Nucleic acid aptamers are ligands with high specificity and affinity for their targets, which are screened from large oligonucleotide pools by the SELEX technology. Their characteristics are superior to antibodies in many aspects, which make them important in the research of recognition of molecules. They can be used to determine the levels and inhibit the bioactivity of their targets. There're broad application prospects for aptamers in the diagnosis and treatment of tumor.

Objecfive To compare the clinical effectiveness of three different fixation methods for peripherally inserted central catheter(PICC).Methods Totally 120 patients requiting PICCs were randomized into suture securement group(group A),tape securement group(group B),and sutureless adhesive-hacked device (StatIock)securement group(group C),with 40 patients in each group.Patients were followed up throughout their entire catheter course,and the securement effectiveness,catheter-related complications,risk of skin injury,and patients'satisfaction were observed.Results The rate of catheter migration without function loss in group B (57.5%)was significantly higherthan in group A(12.5%,P=0.000)and in group C(7.5%,P=0.000).Catheter dislodgment rate in group B(15.0%)was also significantly higher than group A(0,P=0.034)and group C(0,JP=0.034).Phlebitis documented during their catheter course in group B(25.0%)were more than in group A(7.5%,P=0.034)and in group C(5.0%,P=0.012).In addition,the rate of cellulitis in group A was significantly higher than group C(20.0%vs.2.5%,P=0.034).The rate of skin injury in group A 0.005).Nearly half of patients in group A (52.5%)complained irritation and/or pain at the sucure site,which was significantly higher than in other two groups ( both P = 0.000 ).The patients' satisfaction rate was significantly lower in group A (12.0% ) than in the other two groups ( both P = 0.000), documented highest in group C (90.0%) (group C vs.group B, P = 0.004).Conclusions The availability of sutureless adhesive-backed de vice StatLock provides an alternative for securement of PICCs.It performs as well as suture securement in catheterfixing.Meanwhile, it can prevent catheter-related complications such as migration and dislodgment Furthermore, it avoids skin injuries during catheter fixation or securement.

Objective To comprehend the awareness rate and the implementation of risk factors related to Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection in families with children of Helicobacter pylori infection.To analyze the existing problems and formulate effective methods of health education.Methods Totally 558 families infected with HP were investigated with a self-designed structured questionnaire by call-back.Results 527 did not use separate eating tools,350 did not use independent tablewares,14 drank unboiled water,14 did not use bath appliances separately,7 used tooth glasses together,4 did not wash hands before eating and after toilet,no one had mouth-to-mouth feeding.248 children with HP sleeped with their family members and 246 family members used to have HP infections or stomach troubles.Conclusions The families with HP do not establish correct ways of separate eating,so the hospital need to develop multi-channel education.Most families with HP infected children have satisfactory health habits.Nearly half of the children with HP do not sleep in their own beds.Caregivers of children with HP infection should be the capital objects of health education.

Objective To study the effects of Huazhi Rougan granule in treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its effect on level of adiponectin, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α.Methods 88 patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease from October 2014 to September 2015 in our hospital were selected,and divided into observation group and control group according to the order of admission.The control group were taken silibinin meglumine tablets for treatment on the basis of aerobic exercise , dietary guidance.The observation group on the basis of aerobic exercise , dietary guidance were given Huazhi Rougan granule for treatment.The observation group were taken aerobic exercise and metformin for treatment.Two groups of patients with clinical efficacy were evaluated, blood parameters, adiponectin, interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-αwere measured before and 30 days after treatment between the two groups of patients.Results After treatment, the total clinical efficacy of the observation group was significantly higher than the control group ( P<0.05 ) .The levels of adiponectin in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05).The level of IL-6, TNF-αin the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05).Low density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Huazhi Rougan granule can effectively reduce the levels of TNF-αand IL-6 and increase the level of adiponectin in nonalcoholic fatty liver patients, and the clinical curative effect is good.

Objective To explore the anxiety and depression in caregivers of patients in persist vegetative state and minimally conscious state, and discuss the related factors. Methods From January, 2010 to December, 2014, 60 caregivers of 60 patients in persist vegetative state and minimally conscious state were assessed with Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS). The sex, ed-ucation level, relation to the patients and family income of the caregivers, and the age of the patients and number of the families of the pa-tients were recorded, and analyzed with Logistic regression. Results 55％caregivers were found in anxiety, and 48.4％in depression. The fe-male caregivers (OR>6.870, P<0.05), the number of the family of the patients (OR<0.233, P<0.05) and age of the patients (OR<0.294, P<0.05) were independent factors associated with anxiety and depression. Conclusion The caregivers of patients in persist vegetative state and minimally conscious state are troubled in anxiety and depression, especially the female, while age and the number of the families of patient may be important factors for it.

Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of iASPP for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).Methods One hundred and thirty patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma were initially diagnosed and treated between January and December 2012 in Department of Radiation Oncology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University.The clinical staging was classified according to the cancer staging criteria 2009 AJCC/UICC.All patients were treated by IMRT.Cisplatin-based concurrent chemotherapy was given to patients with stages Ⅲ-ⅣB disease.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of iASPP in the carcinoma tissues,and the clinicopathological features were compared among the patients with different expressions of iASPP.Furthermore,the relationship between the expression of iASPP and the efficacy in patients was explored.Results Of 130 patients,positive expression of iASPP was observed in 86 patients (66.2％),and negative expression in 44 patients (33.8％).There was significant difference in the positive expression rate of iASPP among the patients with different N-stage and clinical stages(x2 =7.565,4.947,P ＜ 0.01).At three months after treatment,no significant difference was found in the response rate of tumor with different expression of iASPP.In univariate analysis,the expression of iASPP was significant predictor of 3 year-DMFS (x2 =4.335,P =0.037) and PFS (x2 =6.640,P =0.01).Furthermore,N-stage was significant predictor of 3y-DMFS (x2 =8.058,P =0.005),PFS (x2 =9.554,P =0.002) and OS (x2 =6.987,P =0.008),respectively.By using multivariate Cox analysis,the expression of iASPP and N-stage was independent prognostic factors for PFS (x2 =4.336,5.228,P ＜ 0.05),respectively.Conclusions Positive expression of iASPP may be a poor prognostic factor for NPC patients.

Objective:To investigate the pathophysiological mechanism,clinical menifestation and radiographic diagnosis of cholesterol granuloma following chronic supperative otitis media.Method:Six cases of CG following chronic suppurative otitis media, confirmed by surgery and pathology,were reviewed and analyzed.Result:CG frequently accompanied with other middle ear diseases，and was shown as a high signal intensity on both T1-and T2-weighted images in magnetic resonance imaging(MRI).Conclusion:It was postulated that the obstruction of pneumatized temporal bone air cells,caused by other middle ear diseases such as cholesteatoma and tympanosclerosis,might be the pathophsiological mechanism of CG.The evaluations of computed tomography(CT) and clinical manifestation were limited to distinguish CG from cholesteatoma or other neoplasm,while the MRI can be of great value to characteristic diagnosis.

Amino Acid Metabolism, Inborn Errors ; blood ; diagnosis ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Methylmalonic Acid ; blood

Background and purpose:Irinotecan plus fuorouracil/Leucovorin has become the standard regimen as the first-line in treating advanced colorectal cancer.We investigated the clinical response and side-effects of the first-line treatment with Irinotecan plus fuorouracil/ leucovorin(FOLFIRI) for advanced colorectal cancer.Methods:From may 2001 to march 2005,37 patients with advanced colorectal cancer were treat with irinotecan 180mg/m~(2) i.v.on day 2,and fuorouracil 400 mg/m~(2),bolus on day 1,2 and 1200 mg/m~(2),civ.44hour;leucovorin 200 mg/m~(2) i.v.on day 1,2,two weeks per cycle.Results:The response rate was 41.7%.Incidence of III/IV Grade myelosuppression was 35.1%/8.1%,and 4 patients suffered from febrile neutropenia.Incidence of III Grade delayed diarrhea was 8.1%.Conclusions:The first-line chemotherapy with a combination of irinotecan and fuorouracil/ leucovorin is effictive and well tolerated by patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

Purpose The aim of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetic(PK) profile and relative bioavailability of two sustained release tablets containing 10 mg mizolastine in healthy, young Chinese volunteers. Methods A single oral dose of mizolastine was given under fasting conditions to volunteers aged from 21 to 24 years in this open-label, randomized, crossover study. A ten-day washout period was applied between each of the two formulations. Plasma samples were obtained before dosing and at predetermined time points after dosing up to 48 hours and were analyzed for plasma concentration with a high-performance-liquid chromatography-UV method. PK parameters representing the extent and the rate of absorption of mizolastine were obtained. An analysis of variance, 90% confidence intervals, and two one-sided tests were employed for statistical analysis of relative difference between the two formulations. Results According to the pharmacokinetic and statistical analysis, parameters were not statistically different between the two formulations except the peak concentration (cmax). The point estimates of the ratios of AUC0→t, AUC0→∞ of mizolastine were (101.26 + 9.82) % and (102.52 + 8.61)% with 90% confidence intervals (CIs) of 95. 5% - 106. 5% and 97. 7% -106.9% respectively, comprised in the stipulated 80% - 125% range; for cmax values, the ratios was 82.17% - 15.32% with the 90% CIs of 71. 7% - 91.1%, fell in the recommended range of 70% -143%. Conclusions The results indicate that there is no statistically significant difference in PK parameters except cmax between the two sustained release tablets of mizolastine. The 90% CIs of AUC0→t,AUC0→∞ and cmax are within the predefined range. Thus, the two sustained release tablets of mizolastine are considered bioequivalent and generally well tolerated.