Objective To investigate the significance of bone mineral changes in the pathogenic process of glucocorticoid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head(GANFH).Methods Thirty-two New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into two groups(16 each).Animals in model group received an intramuscular injection of hydrocortisone acetate(8.0mg/kg) twice a week for 8 weeks totally,and animals in control group received an intramuscular injection with the same volume of normal saline,while 150kU penicillin were injected twice a week for preventing infection in both groups.The contents of serum calcium(Ca) and phosphorus(P) were determined,and the bone mineral densities of the femoral head and neck were measured at the 2nd,4th,6th,8th and 12th weeks after treatment.Meanwhile,the general condition such as weight,spirit and hair of rabbits was observed.Results Compared with the control group,the weight of rabbits in model group lost since the first week,and progressively aggravated;the bone mineral density of the femoral head and neck lowered since the 2nd and 4th week respectively(P

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of cell function changes of bone tissue in glucocorticoid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head(GANFH),and the preventive and therapeutic effects of "Cugusugao" ointment,a mixture of traditional Chinese medicines,on GANFH.Methods Sixty-four New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into four groups(16 each): control group,model group,therapy group and prevention group.The contents of bone-specific alkaline phosphatase(BSAP) and bone gla protein(BGP),and the activity of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP) in serum were determined at the 0,2nd,4th,6th,8th and 12th week after treatment.Meanwhile,rabbits were sacrificed at the 4th,6th,8th and 12th week,and bilateral femoral heads were obtained for histopathological examination.Results Compared with control group,the contents of serum BSAP were elevated at the 4th and 6th week,while TRAP elevated from the 2nd week and BGP lowered from the 4th week in model group(P

Objective Randomly sampling survey was performed among the troops stationed in the monitoring sites during the period of 2006-2007 for understanding and analyzing the incidence,distribution and the epidemiological features of military training related injuries(MTRI).Methods Troops stationed in 9 monitoring sites were randomly selected for the survey,and soldiers participated in military training during the period of 2006-2007 served as the objects.The data concerning the military training injuries were collected and analyzed according to the "Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment Principle on Military Training Related Injury".Results 6262 out of 71836 soldiers who participated in assorted military training during the period of 2006-2007 suffered from military training related injuries.Among them 2455 out of 35582 soldiers who participated in military training in 2006 suffered the injuries,with an incidence of 6.9%;while 3807 out of 36254 soldiers who participated in military training in 2007 suffered the injuries,with an incidence of 10.5%.A significant difference existed in the incidence of military training related injuries between the years of 2006 and 2007(P

[Objective] To evaluate the effect and safety of bee-stinging therapy in treating undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD). [Methods] Forty cases of UCTD were treated with bee-stinging therapy (qd or qod) for two treatment course, each course lasting 15 times. The symptoms of morning stiffness (MS), joint pain (JP) and articular swelling (AS), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) and side effects were observed before and after treatment. [Results] After treatment, clinical symptoms and ESR and CRP were significantly improved (P

Objective To evaluate the prevention and treatment of rectal complications following 125I brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Methods A total of 90 patients with locally advanced prostate cancer was treated by transrectal ultrasound guided prostate 125I brachytherapy combined with maximal androgen blockage from November 2001 to June 2006. The patients were followed every 1～3 months postoperatively, and rectal complications was analyzed and treated. Results Eighty-nine patients were followed for 1～55 months (mean, 22 months). The incidences of rectal complications at grade Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ, and Ⅳ were 11.2% (10/89), 6.7% (6/89), 0%, and 2.2% (2/89), respectively. Symptomatic therapy was conducted in 16 patients with grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ complications, which were symptomatically relieved 6 months later. The grade Ⅳ complications occurred in 2 patients, one of whom underwent repeated examinations and treatment for proctitis, and the other of whom was complicated with severe diabetes and received a laparocolostomy with cystostomy. Conclusions The optimal medical treatment for radiation proctitis is follow-up checkups and observations. To reduce the incidence of urethrorectal fistula, excessive examinations and treatment should be avoided. Accompanying diabetes should be treated promptly and actively.

Objective To investigate the effects of probucol and losartan on cell proliferation after balloon angioplasty in hypercholesterolaemic rabbits.Methods Forty male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into high cholesterol diet group,probucol group,losartan group and combined drugs group.The iliac arteries of the rabbits were balloon-injured and the insulin-like growth factor-I receptor(IGF-IR),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),and proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) were detected by using immunohistochemical method.Results Compared with high cholesterol diet group,the lumen areas were enlarged and the intimal areas were decreased in the probucol group,losartan group and combined drugs group(all P

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the characteristics and regularity of cross allergic reaction between carbopenems and penicillin.METHODS:2 cases about cross allergic reaction between ertapenem and penicillin were reported,716 cases of cross allergic reaction between carbopenems and penicillin in 9 literatures were collected from databases from Jan.1986 to Jan.2010 and analyzed statistically.RESULTS:The incidence of allergic reactions caused by carbopenems in patients with allergic history were higher than that in patients without allergic history.Allergic reaction mostly occurred within 15 min～49 d.Sound therapeutic efficacy can be achieved because of immediate withdrawal of drug and anti-allergy treatment,patients were with good prognosis.CONCLUSION:Great importance should be attached to monitoring of cross allergic reaction between carbopenems and penicillin and rational use of drugs.

50%) or cultured with low concentration of serum,these cells tended to fuse to form myotubes,and were skeletal myosin~+.CONCLUSION: Preplate technique can effectively isolate MDSCs,this provides tissue engineering with a new type of seed cells.

OBJECTIVE:The effects of Astragulus injection on cardiac function in myocardial infarction convalescents were observed.METHODS:42 cases were randomly divided into two groups(therapeutic group and control group).21 cases in therapeutic group were treated with routine treatment and 21 cases in control group were treated with Astragulus injection on the basis of routine treatment for three weeks.The ejection fraction(EF),early diastolic peak velocity of blood flow(E),late diastolic peak velocity of blood flow(A) and A/E of all patients were measured with pulse ultrasonic Doppler cardiography before and after the treatment.RESULTS:After the treatment,the EF,E and A/E were improved (P

BACKGROUND: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) have a remarkable differentiation potential and superiority as a type of seed cells,but their application is limited in the presence of certain diseases,such as aplastic anemia and myelogenous neoplasm.The present studies have found that seed cells called muscle-derived stem cells (MDSCs) have brought more and more attention,because of their capability of stir-renewal and multi-diffcrentiation like B MSCs.OBJECTIVE: To explore the biological characterization of the muscle-derived stem cells (MDSCs) from rabbits,and analyze the phenotype.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING: Cell in vitro observation experiment was performed at the Medical Research Center of Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from August 2005 to March 2006.MATERIALS: A New Zealand rabbit (1.5 months old,clean grade) was enrolled for the preparation of Muscle-derived stem cells.Growth medium was DMED-LG added with 10% fetal bovine serum and 10% horse serum and fusion medium was DMEM-LG added with 2% fetal bovine serum.METHODS: The muscle mass was removed from the anesthetized rabbit to isolate MDSCs.These cells were dissociated using three enzymes (collagenase XI,dispase and trypsin) respectively.Sediment was resuspended.Then preplate technique was used.The muscle cell extract was plated on a collagen-coated culture flask with growth medium.The flask was called PP1.PPI was kept overnight in a 37 ℃ incubator containing 5% CO2,After that,the suspension was transferred to another collagen-coated culture flask,which was called PP2.PP3,PP4,PP5 and PP6 were constructed later following the same procedures.The cells adhered in PP6 were collected,plated in 6-well plates,and divided into 2 groups.Growth medium was used in one group,in which the cells were kept growing at a degree of confluence beyond 50%,and fusion medium was used in the other one,in which the cells were passaged with a degree up to 30%.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The cells from PP1 to PP6 were collected,and the characterization was identified preliminary by Flow cytomctry,Immunocytochemistry and Western Blotting.The fusion of cells in PP6 was detected at different confluence degrees and concentration of medium.RESULTS: The cells in PP6 showed ＞ 80% desmin+,＞ 70% Bcl-2+,＞ 95% CD45,which indicated that MDSCs were in a high concentration.The expressions of α-SMA in the cells were decreasing with the Preplate technique used and the cells in PP6 almost had no α -SMA expression.When passaged at a high confluence (＞ 50%) or cultured with low concentrations of serum (2% serum),the cells in PP6 had a strong tendency of fusing into myotubes or cell chains and were skeletal myosin+.CONCLUSION: MDSCs,which are capable of multi-differentiation under a high fusion or low serum conditions,express dcsmin and Bcl-2 highly,but extreruelv little CD45 and no α -SMA.