ObjectiveTo explore the application of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC)and central venous catheter (CVC) in the surgical parenteral nutrition.MethodThe operation time,success rate,indwelling duration,abnormal biopsy,and adverse reactions of PICC and CVC were retrospectively compared.ResultsCVC had significantly shorter operation time than PICC groups [ (28.67 ±5.13) min vs.(45.20 ±6.89)min,P =0.035 ).The mean indwelling duration was significantly longer in PICC group than in CVC group [ ( 114.85 ± 10.29) d vs.(24.78 ± 8.42) d,P =0.033 ].PICC group was superior to CVC group in terms of five complication items,while only phlebitis was more frequent/severe in CVC group.ConclusionsPICC may be more suitable for long-term ( ＞4 weeks) catheter-based nutrition.CVC has short operation time and fast flow rate,and therefore is most suitable for rescue treatment for critically ill patients.

Objective To study the effects of Ziyin Bushen Pill on Aristolochia acid A in Aristolochia fangchi,and preliminary study on reducing poisonous effects of Ziyin Bushen Pill to Aristolochia fangchi.Methods Absorption of Aristolochhia acid A in the mingled decoction of Aristolochia fangchi and Ziyin Bushen Pill by HPLC,and the change of Aristolochia acid A was observed.Results Aristolochia acid A content of Aristolochia fangchi was markedly decreased after Ziyin Bushen Pill was added.Conclusion Ziyin Bushen Pill can markedly decreased Aristolochhia acid A content of Aristolochia fangchi.

Objective:To study the effects of Naoling tablet on Aristolochia acid A from Aristolochia fangchi,preliminary explore the deintoxication of Aristolochia fangchi.Methods:Absorption value of Aristolochhia aicd A was determined by HPLC after Aristolochi fangchi decocted with Naoling tablet,the change of content of Aristolochia acid A was observed .Results:the content of Aristolochia acid A from Aristolochia fangchi was markedly decreased after Naoling tablet was added.Conclusion:Naoling tablet can markedly decreased the content of Aristolochhia aicd A from Aristolochia fangchi.

Objective To explore a suitable mode of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal malformations with early neonatal surgical treatment. Methods Nine fetus with surgical malformations diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound in our hospital from Mar. 1998 to Dec. 2000 were analysed. Results There were two cases diagnosed in the second trimester, 7 in the third trimester, including 1 duodeneal atresia with annular pancreas, 1 abdominal wall defect, 1 congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 1 huge omphalocele, 1 high imperforate anus, 4 hydronephrosis (2 mild and 2 severe). Six cases were operated in neonatal period, two were treated conservatively, and one did induced abortion. All cases recovered except 1 death. Conclusions The mode of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis with surgery in early neonatal period is a suitable way in China before the fetal surgery is applied. It is important to make effort to increase sensitivity of sonographic diagnosis of fetal malformation and to get early treatment in perinatal period.

BACKGROUND: Chondron is a basic microanatomical unit of articular cartilage. lncreasing evidence suggests that the pericellular matrix (PCM) is a distinct functional compartment in articular cartilage, influencing the metabolic, micromechanical environment, and degeneration of chondrocytes. But the precise functions and action mechanism need further investigation.OBJECTIVE: To review the literature pertinent to the morphology, function, isolation of the chondron in articular cartilage, and its degenerative events during the progression of osteoarthritis (OA).METHODS: This review summarized the articles published in the PubMed database before July 2009. In addition, recent data and figure of our laboratory on the morphology and biomechanics of chondron and chondrocyte were supplemented. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The PCM is primarily characterized by the presence of type Ⅵ collagen, and these components are widespread in the expansive extracellular matrix (ECM) in newborns, while in mature the components are mainly localized to a narrow pericellular zone. The three-dimensional morphology of chondron has been recently quantified in situ with fluorescence confocal microscopy, and the mechanical properties of the isolated individual chondrons and their PCM are measured using the micropipette technique and atomic force microscopy. More studies have shown that the presence of the PCM in chondrons has a profound influence on chondrocyte gene expression. At the same time, structural, histochemical and biomechanical studies indicate the chondron and their PCM may undergo degenerative processes with osteoarthritis, similar to those occurring in the ECM, Although the precise function of the PCM is unknown, increasing evidence in vivo or in vitro suggests that the PCM is a basic microanatomical unit in articular cartilage, influencing the metabolic and micromechanical environment of chondrocytes.Department of Orthopedics, the Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Bone and Soft Tissue Injury Repair,Taiyuan 030001,Shanxi Province,China

Objective To determine the relationship between acceptance of disability and posttraumatic stress response in patients with brachial plexus injury. Methods Total 160 patients with brachial plexus injury were recruited and investigated with the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and the Acceptance of Disability Scale (ADS). Results The total score of ADS was (79.07±11.99) which showed medium level of acceptance of disability. The total score of IES-R was 4-66 (33.51±14.41), which showed that most of the patients suffered from posttranmatic stress response. Significantly negative correlation was found between acceptance of disability and posttraumatie stress response(r=-0.480, P<0.001). Conclusions Nurses should pay more attention to the acceptance of disability and posttranmatic stress response in patients with brachial plexus injury, and provide appropriate health education and effective psychological intervention to improve the patients' mental health and quality of llfe.

Objective To investigate the expression and clinical significance of platelet-derived growth factor A (PDGF-A) on placenta tissue from pre-eclampsia.Methods The expression of PDGF-A in the placenta of 38 pre-eclampsia patients and 22 normal pregnant women at third trimester was detected by immunohistochemistry method.Results (1)PDGF-A was mainly expressed in the cytomembrane and cytoplasm of cytotrophoblasts and the endothelial cell of capillary in placenta.(2) The rates of PDGF-A expression of cytotrophoblasts were 63% (24/38) in pre-eclampsia group and 32% (7/22) in normal pregnancy group,which exhibited significant difference (P ＜0.05).(3) The rates of PDGF-A expression of endothelial cell were 68% (26/38) in pre-eclampsia group and 27% (6/22) in normal pregnancy group,which also showed significant difference (P ＜0.01).(4)The rates of PDGF-A expression of cytotrophoblasts were 39% (7/18) in mild pre-eclampsia patients and 85% (17/20) in severe pre-eclampsia,which reached statistical difference (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion The increasing expression of PDGF-A in cytotrophoblast and endothelial cell in placenta might confer the occurrence and progression of preeclampsia.

Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method which is tutor-guided,student-centered,learning in the procedure of solving problem and solving problem in the procedure of learning.Compared with traditional teaching methods,PBL has advantages in culturing the ability of the students,improving the ability of analyzing and solving problem and combining multiple disciplines and it plays an important role in culturing applicable and innovative talents.Attention should be paid to teacher training,learner supervision,strict selection of curriculum and supplement of extra relevant courses.Furthermore,the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine must be highlighted so as to achieve the best teaching effects.

Case teaching method was used to undergraduates’specialized courses of clinical laboratory medicine such as the clinical laboratory hemotology and basic clinical laboratory medicine. This teaching method achieved satisfactory effect in clinical ability culture and obtained the positive opinion of students.

Objective To evaluate the importance of Torch serologic screening in pregnant women and to investigate the relationship between Torch infection and pregnant women with embryo standstills as well as women with habitual abortion.Methods IIF and capture EIA were used for detection of Torch-IgG and IgM antibodies, respectively. Toxoplasma /rubella virus/CMV/HSV serologic screens were carried out in 303/278/280/236 pregnant women, 27/30/31/25 pregnant women with embryo standstills and 192/214/228/168 women with habitual abortions, respectively.Results The positive rates of toxoplasma(rubella virus, CMV, HSV)-IgG/IgM antibodies were found 2.3%/0.33% (93.2%/1.4%, 88.6%/1.1%, 93.2%/1.3%) in pregnant women, 0/0(96.7%/0, 87.1%/0, 88.0%/0,) in pregnant women with embryo standstills and 1.04%/0(98.6%/0, 91.2%/0, 94.6%/0) in women with habitual abortion, respectively. Only one serum sample was found to be true positive with rubella virus-IgM antibody in 31 Torch-IgM antibodies positive serum samples tested by other hospitals. Conclusion The necessity to screen toxoplasma antibodies in pregnant women should be evaluated due to the low incidence. It is important to determine immune status to rubella virus prior pregnancy for prenatal screening.Further studies are needed before the scheme to diagnose CMV infection during pregnancy can be decided. Serum samples tested with Torch-IgM antibodies should be re-tested with kits from other manufactures or by reference labs to avoid false positive. There are no relationships being found between Torch infection and pregnant women with embryo standstills as well as women with habitual abortion.