BACKGROUND: Status epilepticus can result in neuronal injury.OBJECTIVE: To observe the mitochondrial ultrastructural damage and the changes of Fas, Bax and Caspase-3 expressions in hippocampal CA3 neurons of rats of different kindling, so as to provide theoretical evidence for the neuronal injury after epilepsy.DESIGN: A randomized c ntrol animal experiment.SETTINGS: Department of Neurology and Department of Anesthesiology,Qilu Hospital of Shandong University.MATERIALS: The experiments were carried out in the pathological laboratory of Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences between March and July2005. Totally 150 adult male SD rats of 260-300 g were provided by the experimental animal center of Shandong University (SCXK20030004), they were raised at room temperature and were free to the access of food and water.METHODS: The adult male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were divided into intraperitoneal injection of kainic acid group and caudal venous injection of kainic acid group respectively ac cording to the method of random number table, and the rats were administrated by kainic acid injected intraperitoneally (12 mg/kg) and via caudal vein (10 mg/kg) respectively. Each group was divided into 5 subgroups, which were 3, 6, 24, 48 and 72 hours after status epilepticus groups respectively. Twelve successfully induced rats were selected from each subgroup, hippocampi were removed at different time points after the termination of status epilepticus, 2 were used for examination under electron microscope, 5 for the reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection of Fas and Bax, and 5 for the immunohistochemical assay of Caspase-3. Another 12 rats were used as normal controls without any treatment. The materials were taken at24 hours after corresponding status epilepticus in the control group, and the specific distributions were the same as those in the subgroups. The mitochondrial structure was observed under electron microscope, the levels of Fas and Bax mRNA were detected with semi-quantitative RT-PCR, and the expression of Caspase-3 protein was determined with the immunohistochemical assay.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Results of ultrathin section under transmission electron mcroscope; ② RT-PCR results; ③ Immunohistochemical results.RESULTS: Totally 132 rats were involved in the analysis of results. ①Mitochondrial structure under electron microscope: In the intraperitoneal injection group, the mitochondria swelled, and the neurons showed characters of apoptosis. In the caudal venous injection group, the mitochondria swelled, and accompanied by the membranous collapse, and the neurons manifested the necrosis. ② No expression of Fas and Bax was detected in the control group and caudal venous injection. In the intraperitoneal injection group, Fas expression appeared at 6 hours after status epilepticus, increased at 24 hours, reached the peak value at 48 hours, and lasted till 72 hours. ③ The Caspase-3 expressions began to increase 6 hours after status epilepticus in both the intraperitoneal injection group and caudal venous injection group(10.27±0.34, 15.21±0.34; P ＜ 0.001), and reached the peak values at 24 hours (25.36±0.47, 28.23±0.47; P ＜ 0.001); The higher expression of Caspase-3 lasted till 72 hours in the intraperitoneal injection group, but sharply decreased in the caudal venous injection group.CONCLUSION: Two different methods of administration result in different severity of mitochondrial damage and different expressions of Fas, Bax and Caspase-3, which further determines the molecular mechanisms of neuronal death.

Objective To implore the characteristics of epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT) in human prostate cancer stem progenitor (S/P) cells isolated from LNCaP cell lines.Methods The S/P cells were obtained through florescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).Western blot and immunofluorescence assay were used to detect the S/P cells' EMT markers expression,such as E Cadherin,N Cadherin,Vimentin and Snail.Soft agar assay was used to detect the tumorigenesis ability of S/P cells.Cell migration assay was used to detect the migration ability of S/P cells.Results Compared with non S/P cells,the expressions of EMT markers,such as N Cadherin,Vimentin and Snail,were increased in S/P cells,while the expressions of epithelial marker and E Cadherin were decreased in S/P cells.After cultured for three weeks,S/P cells and non S/P cells both clonally grew.The colony numbers were (18.34±1.21) and (82.27±7.54),respectively (t =8.617,P =0.001).After cultured for 48 hours,the migration cells number was (25.33±5.13) in non S/P cells and (74.33±7.64) in S/P cells (t =7.953,P =O.001).Conclusions Human prostate cancer S/P cells isolated from LNCaP cell line have some characteristics of EMT,such as stronger tumorigenesis and migration ability,which could promote tumor invasion and metastasis.

As a weapon of mass destruction ,the biological weapon , composed of biological warfare agents and their re-lease devices,is characterized by strong pathogenicity , large pollution areas, various routes of infection, low cost, user-friendliness and a large number of impact factors .Although the United Nations has banned the use of biological weapons , there are still some countries and regions that continue biological weapon researches .In addition, illegal use of biological warfare agents in the field of terrorism and non-military arena poses a serious threat to public safety .Early detection of bio-logical warfare agent use and determination of its type are crucial to biological weapon defense and epidemic control .There-fore, to enhance researches on rapid detection and early warning of biological warfare agents is of great significance .This paper reviews the main technologies currently applied to the field of biological warfare agent detection and their progress .

Objective To analyze the transformation situation of the tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment mode in 18 coun-ties(cities) of Guangxi and to explore the countermeasure for perfecting the TB control service system in Guangxi .Methods The self-designed questionnaire was adopted to retrospectively investigate the transformation situation of the TB diagnosis and treatment mode in 18 counties(cities) .Results In the 18 counties(cities) ,there were 8 counties(cities) ,accounted for 44 .4% ,with the trans-formation reason of the qualification was not completed in the original agency;there were 16 counties (cities ) ,accounted for 88 .9% ,with issuing the formal documents and arranging relevant work by the local health bureau before the transformation ;the number of full-time TB staff was reduced in 14 counties(cities) ,accounted for 77 .8% ,after the transformation ;there were 8 coun-ties(cities) ,accounted for 44 .4% ,set up the independent TB outpatient in the designated hospital ;there were 4 counties(cities) ,ac-counted for 22 .2% ,received the evaluation of very goodandgoodfor the TB control work after the transformation .Conclusion The health administrative department should actively promote the counties (cities) without the completed medical qualification to transform the TB diagnosis and treatment mode and coordinate the related works to carry out smoothly .

OBJECTIVETo observe the clinical effect of central venous catheter in the treatment of refractory pleural effusion and pneumothorax.

METHODSPatients with coal workers' pneumoconiosis-tuberculosis complicated by pleural effusion or pneumothorax were randomly divided into central venous catheter group (48 cases, treated by chest drainage using a peripherally inserted central catheter) and conventional puncture group (56 cases, treated by conventional pleural puncture). Chemotherapy (DOTS strategy) was fully supervised, and both groups used 3HRZE/6HR (H, isoniazid; R, rifampicin; Z, pyrazinamide; E, ethambutol).

RESULTSIn the central venous catheter group, catheterization in the thoracic cavity was performed once in all cases, without fall-off; the mean total volume of pumped effusion was 3932±4430 ml; the time to disappearance of pleural effusion and pneumatosis was 10±2 d; 40 (83.33%) of the 48 cases were cured. In the conventional puncture group, the volume of pumped effusion was 2753±315 ml; the time to disappearance of pleural effusion and pneumatosis was 18±6 d; pleural puncture was performed twice in 4 cases, 3-4 times in 38 cases, and over 5 times in 10 cases, with an average of 3.8 times; 26 (46.43%) of the 56 cases were cured. The cure rate was significantly higher in the central venous catheter group than in the conventional puncture group (χ(2) = 7.59, P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONFor pleural effusion and pneumothorax, PICC can be used instead of closed thoracic drainage and pleural puncture, and it has good clinical effect, causes little pain, and is easy to operate.

Anthracosis ; Catheterization ; Central Venous Catheters ; Drainage ; Humans ; Pleural Effusion ; complications ; therapy ; Pneumothorax ; complications ; therapy

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of low molecular weight heparin combined with insulin in the treatment of hyper-triglyceridemic-acute pancreatitis(HTG-AP).Methods A total of 106 patients diagnosed with HTG-AP who were admitted to the department of gastroenterology of Huaibei People's Hospital from May 2022 to July 2023 were selected as the research objects.According to the random number table method,the low-molecular heparin group(35 cases,received a 5 000 U subcutaneous injection low-molecular heparin once every 12 hours for 6 days),the insulin group(35 cases,received intravenous insulin pumping at a rate of 2 U/h,with careful monitoring of the patient's random blood glucose levels to prevent hypoglycemia),and the combination therapy group(36 cases,received both low-molecular heparin and insulin).Before treatment and at 1,2,and 6 days after treatment,the difference of serum triacylglycerol(TG),total cholesterol(TC),blood amylase,inflammatory factors[C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin-6(IL-6)],calcium ions,and creatinine levels among the three groups were compared.The modified computed tomography severity index(MCTSI)scores,acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHEⅡ),hospital length of stay,and hospital costs before and after 6 days of treatment were observed.Results After treatment,the TC of all three groups significantly decreased compared to before treatment(P<0.05),but there was no significant difference among the three groups.The calcium ion levels of the three groups did not show a statistically significant difference before and after treatment.After 6 days of treatment,the creatinine levels of the three groups significantly decreased compared to before treatment,but there was no significant difference among the three groups.After 2 days of treatment,serum TG levels were significantly lower in the combination therapy group and insulin group compared to the low-molecular heparin group(mmol/L:4.6±1.7,4.4±1.8 vs.5.6±2.0,both P<0.05).However,there was no statistically significant difference between the combination therapy group and the insulin group.After 6 days of treatment,the combination therapy group showed significantly lower levels of serum TG,blood amylase,CRP,and IL-6 compared to the insulin group and the low-molecular heparin group[TG(mmol/L):2.8±1.9 vs.4.3±1.9,5.0±2.2,blood amylase(U/L):36.0(32.0,45.0)vs.59.0(43.0,71.0),52.0(45.0,64.0),CRP(mg/L):12.9(8.8,29.7)vs.35.3(21.7,50.3),31.4(23.0,45.1),IL-6(ng/L):15.4(9.8,23.5)vs.25.6(16.4,51.5),32.9(14.7,41.4),all P<0.05].After 6 days of treatment,the APACHEⅡscores of all three groups decreased significantly(all P<0.05).The MCTSI scores of the insulin group and the combined treatment group also decreased significantly compared to before treatment.Furthermore,the MCTSI and APACHEⅡscores of the combination therapy group were significantly lower than those of the low-molecular heparin group and the insulin group(MCTSI score:2.3±0.7 vs.3.3±1.7,2.9±1.3,APACHEⅡscore:1.3±1.2 vs.2.5±2.4,2.6±2.5,all P<0.05).The combination therapy group had significantly lower length of hospital stay and treatment cost compared to the low molecular heparin and insulin groups[length of hospital stay(days):6.9±1.6 vs.8.8±3.4,8.5±2.8,and cost of treatment(yuan):6 040.5(5 239.4,7 105.9)vs.6 696.4(5 791.5,11 026.2),6 918.5(6 087.9,10 080.8),all P<0.05].Conclusions The combination of low-molecular heparin and insulin treatment can significantly reduce serum TG and inflammatory factor levels,as well as the severity and duration of the disease.This approach can also reduce the cost of treatment.Therefore,it is worth promoting and applying in clinical settings.