Objective To evaluate economic benefits of maintenance for medical equipment.Methods According to the maintenance tour records taken by Institute of Drug and Instrument Control in 2007,economic benefits of 21 kinds of normal medical maintenance were analyzed by using the database of Excel 2003.Result The total benefit cost ratio was 2.73.Conclusion Investment in maintenance for medical equipment has great economic effect.

Objective To study the effect of siRNA targeting survivin gene on the apoptosis of malignant melanoma cell line A375. Methods The eucaryotic expression vector of pU-survivin-siRNA was constructed and transfected into the A375 cells by electroporation. The protein expression of survivin was examined by Western blotting, and cell apoptosis by flow cytometry. Results The transfection of pU-sur-vivin-siRNA significantly down-regulated survivin expression ( 0.24 ?0.02 in the transfected group versus 0.98 ?0.21 in the control group ) in A375 cells, and promoted cell apoptosis ( 83% in the transfected group versus 28% in the control group, P

Objective To investigate the respiratory burst function of neutrophils in very low birth weight infants (VLBWI).Methods Twenty two VLBWI was divided into two groups:neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS) and non NRDS (11 in each).The respiratory burst function of neutrophils in the peripheral blood of VLBWI within 48 hours after birth was determined using the flow cytometrydihydrorhodamine 1,2,3 method before and after the chemical stimulation of phorbol-12-myrismte 14 acetate (PMA),and the gp91Phox was also measured in resting neutrophils by flow cytometry.Twenty healthy term neonates served as controls.Mann-Whitney U test was used for statistical analysis.Results Before the stimulation of PMA,the percentage of activated neutrophils of VLBWI [(49.10±20.19) ％] producing a respiratory burst was higher than that of term neonates [(18.73 ±6.81) ％] (Z--4.911,P=0.000),however,after the stimulation of PMA,the percentage of activated neutrophils of VLBWI [(96.58 ± 3.44) ％] was lower than that of term neonates [(99.20±0.62) ％] (Z--3.186,P=0.001),and the stimulation index (SI) of VLBWI (171.40 ± 103.35) was lower than that of term neonates (306.30 ± 138.47),with significant difference (Z=-3.413,P=0.001).The geometric mean of gp91Phox in VLBWI (21.66± 19.87) was higher compared with term neonates (19.60±8.03),however,the difference was not significant (P=0.350).The percentage of neutrophils that expressed gp91Phox [(56.11 ± 29.40) ％] was lower in VLBWI than that in term neonates [(80.14± 14.87) ％],with significant difference (Z=-2.374,P=0.018).Before the stimulation of PMA,the percentage of activated neutrophils of VLBWI with NRDS (63.40± 16.45) ％] was higher than that of VLBWI without NRDS [(34.80± 11.65) ％],with significant difference (Z=-3.382,P=0.001),the SI of VLBWI with NRDS (129.46 ± 75.36) was significantly lower than that of VLBWI without NRDS (213.35 ± 113.49) (Z=-2.331,P=0.020).Conclusions Neutrophils producing a respiratory burst in both VLBWI and term neonates are active without stimulation of PMA,while the phenomenon is more obvious in VLBWI.Neutrophils in VLBWI and term infants can be activated by the stimulation of PMA,and express gp91Phox.The activation and gp91Phox expression of neutrophils in VLBWI with NRDS tend to be lower than those in VLBWI without NRDS.

Objective To identify the clinical and imaging characteristics in neonatal refractory purulent meningitis. Methods Clinical data of 70 cases of neonatal purulent meningitis admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at Children's Hospital of Fudan University from January, 2009 to December, 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were divided into refractory group (n=28) and non-refractory group (n=42) according to the course of antimicrobial therapy.The clinical and brain MRI characteristics of neonatal refractory purulent meningitis were analyzed. Parameters were compared between the two groups using Chi-square or Fisher's exact tests, and Wilcoxon tests where appropriate. Risk factors of neonatal refractory purulent meningitis were investigated by univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis. Results Among the 70 cases, 31(44.3%) were positive for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)/blood culture. The positive rate was higher in the refractory group than in the non-refractory group [75.0%(21/28) vs 23.8%(10/42),χ2=17.843, P<0.01]. The most common pathogenic bacteria isolated in the refractory group were Escherichia coli [8 cases (38.1%)] and group B streptococci [5 cases (23.8%)]. Compared to the non-refractory group, patients in the refractory group were more likely to have seizure, higher CSF white blood cell count, higher CSF protein concentration and lower CSF glucose concentration [53.6%(15/28) vs 7.1% (3/42), 965.0 (463.0-2 200.0)×106/L vs 116.5 (61.0-327.5)×106/L, 3 221.1(2 354.3-4 633.5) mg/L vs 1 487.6(988.2-1 924.1) mg/L, and 0.2 (0.1-0.8) mmol/L vs 1.5 (1.2-1.8) mmol/L; all P<0.01]. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that seizure, low CSF glucose concentration on admission, and a positive CSF/blood culture result neonatal refractory purulent meningitis (OR=9.6, 95%CI: 1.2-76.0; OR=15.0, 95%CI: 5.6-63.3; and OR=7.3, 95%CI: 1.5-36.0, respectively). Abnormal brain MRI findings, including intracranial extracerebral space abnormality, ventricular dilatation and periventricular white matter injury, were more common in the refractory group [100.0%(28/28) vs 61.9%(26/42), χ2=13.827 totally; 64.3%(18/28) vs 21.4%(9/42), χ2=13.023 for intracranial extracerebral space abnormality; 60.7%(17/28) vs 19.0%(8/42), χ2=12.704 for ventricular dilation and 28.6%(8/28) vs 2.4%(1/42) for periventricular white matter injury; all P <0.01]. Compared with the non-refractory group, the refractory group had a longer hospital stay [(48.0±17.4) d vs (26.0±10.2) d, t=6.016, P<0.01] and more adverse events [67.9%(19/28) vs 31.0%(13/42), χ2=9.220, P=0.002], including hearing impairment and requirement of neurosurgical intervention [14/18 ears vs 10/46 ears (21.7%), χ2=4.292, P=0.038]. There was no death in both groups during hospitalization. Conclusions Neonates with seizure, low CSF glucose concentration and positive CSF/blood culture results are more likely to have refractory purulent meningitis. Brain MRI abnormalities are more common in neonatal refractory purulent meningitis.

AIM:To explore the therapeutic effect of dexamethasone Angelica sinensis polysaccharide prodrug(DEX-AP) on trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(TNBS) induced ulcerative colitis(UC) in rats and its side effects.METHODS: The experimental UC rats were induced by clusis of the solution of TNBS in 45% alcoho1(50(mg?ml~(-1))).The UC rats were orally administrated with(0.25)(?mol?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)) DEX and(0.05),(0.25),(1.25)(?mol?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)) DEX-AP(calculated by carried DEX in DEX-AP) for 7 days,respectively.The rats were killed after the amount of peripheral blood lymphocyte was counted,then the spleen,thymus and colon were separated and weighted.After the ulcerative area of colon was calculated,the colonic myeloperoxidase(MPO) activity was determined and parts of colon were paraffin sectioned and examined under light microscope by HE stain.RESULTS: After the UC rats were administrated with different doses of DEX-AP for 7 days,the ulcerative area,the weight and the MPO activity of colon reduced significantly.The reduction of MPO activity was correlated to the dose of DEX-AP and the MPO activity with DEX-AP at the doses of(0.25),(1.25)(?mol?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)) reduced more significantly than that with DEX at the the dose of(0.25)(?mol?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)).The number of peripheral blood lymphocyte,spleen weight and thymus weight of UC rats reduced significantly at the dose of(0.25)(?mol?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)) DEX(P

AIM: To explore the transport and delivery of active drug from dexamethasone-angelica sinensis polysaccharides prodrug in the gastrointestinal tract of rats. METHODS: Dexamethasone and the prodrug were orally administered to rats at the dose of 1.96 mg?kg~ -1 (calculated by carried dexamethasone). The drugs in the plasma and contents of different parts of the rats' gastrointestinal tract were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RESULTS: Dexamethasone carried by the prodrug was mainly released in the contents and mucosa of cecum and colon after oral administration of the prodrug. The absorption of released dexamethasone was reduced significantly. The peak time, peak concentration and AUC were 7.2 h , 42 ?g?L~ -1 and 334 ?g?h?L~ -1 , respectively. However, free dexamethasone was found mainly in the contents and mucosa of the stomach, proximal and distal small intestine after oral administration. The peak time, peak concentration and AUC were 2.2 h, 2 120 ?g?L~ -1 and 11 875 ?g?h?L~ -1 , respectively. CONCLUSION: Dexamethasone can be specifically delivered to the cecum and colon by using dexamethasone- angelica sinensis polysaccharides prodrug. The absorption of dexamethasone was reduced significantly and the drug concentration in colon was increased significantly. The prodrug has a potential in the treatment of colitis.

BACKGROUND: Splint fixation was a common treatment for limb fracture, but there were some limitations, such as lack of individual difference, easy to lose and being unable to self-adjusting.OBJECTIVE: To explore the design method of digital splint and related finite element analysis.METHODS: Forearms were scanned with CT; periphery parameters were extracted, followed by reverse modeling and modifying. The digital splint models were constructed. Material attribute and mechanical loading were conducted. Thelimb length, maximum stress and displacement of the bone, soft tissue and splint were calculated by finite elementanalysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The digital splint has favorable tight attaching and balanced stress to skin, and whichkeeps well stability for the micro-motion fracture ends. Our study indicated that better tight attaching splint could bedesigned by digital modeling technology. Favorable fracture fixation and mechanical property could be also achieved.

BACKGROUND:Oversize stress of a dental implant and its surrounding tissue is the main factor to affect the
long-term use of dental implants. So, the reasonable and precise design of implant shape is one of the important methods of prolonging the life span of dental implants.
OBJECTIVE:To make the optimal analysis and design of the diameters of connector screw and central screw of the adjustable-angle dental implant invented in the earlier stage.
METHODS: The finite element analysis model of the edentulous mandible with adjustable-angle dental implant was established by software Pro/E 5.0, Mimics 10.0 and ANSYS Workbench 14.5. The maximum equivalent
stress of dental implant-edentulous mandibular model was analyzed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The maximum equivalent stress of dental implant-edentulous mandibular model

Objective:To evaluate the clinical effects of problem solving therapy on the elderly patients with depression by Meta-analysis.Methods:Randomized controlled trials articles regarding the effects of problem solving therapy on the elderly patients with depression were searched from the database of PubMed, EMbase, Medline, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Database and Wanfang Data electronically. SMD was used as the post merger response, and its 95% CI was calculated. Results:Ten articles were recruited and a total of 1 005 patients were included, 501 patients in the intervention group and 504 patients in the control group. Meta-analysis showed that problem solving therapy was significantly better than the control group in the treatment of depressive symptoms in the elderly patients with depression ( SMD =-0.64, 95% CI -0.98 - -0.31, P<0.05); during the follow-up within 3 months and 6 months after the intervention, the improvement of depression in the intervention group was better than that in the control group ( SMD=-0.62, 95% CI -1.00 - -0.25, P<0.05) and ( SMD =-0.79, 95% CI -1.03 - -0.55, P<0.05), respectively. Compared with the control group, the intervention group had an effect on the improvement of dysfunction ( SMD=-1.28, 95% CI -2.22 - -0.35, P<0.05). Conclusions:Problem solving therapy can improve the depressive symptoms of the elderly patients with depression and the clinical effect remains stable for a certain period of time; problem solving therapy has an improvement effect on the dysfunction of the elderly patients with depression.

Esophageal cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive system in China. Currently, surgical resection is the main treatment for localized and resectable esophageal cancer. Minimally invasive treatment of esophageal cancer has the advantages of small trauma, neat incision, less pain, quick postoperative recovery, low postoperative complication incidence and mortality, and the treatment effect is comparable to traditional open surgery. Therefore, minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer has gradually become the mainstream choice for esophageal surgery. Various minimally invasive treatment approaches for esophageal cancer have correspon-dingly different indications, advantages and disadvantages. With the continuous development of minimally invasive technology, the shortcomings of various minimally invasive surgical approaches have been continuously overcome, which has brought about the diversification of minimally invasive treatment options. The authors comb the latest research progress at home and abroad, discuss and summarize the current application of minimally invasive techniques in esophageal surgery, hoping to provide references for the clinical minimally invasive treatment of esophageal cancer.