Objective To explore the relationship of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPPA),osteoprotegerin (OPG) and endometriosis,so as to apply the new theoretical basis for the etiology of endometriosis.Method PAPP-A and OPG in peritoneal fluid were measured in 25 women with endometriosis(study group) and 25 women with hysteromyoma ablation (control group).Results The levels of PAPP-A and OPG were both higher in peritoneal fluid in study group [(72.3±57.4)U/L and (3.28±2.63) μ g/L]than that in control group [(42.3± 19.7) U/L and (1.73 ±0.45) μ g/L] (P＜0.05).Furthermore,significant correlation was found between the stage of endometriosis and the levels of PAPP-A and OPG in study group (P＜0.05).The concentration of PAPP-A in peritoneal fluid were significantly higher in the secretory phase than the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle in two groups(P＜0.05) ,and OPG in peritoneal fluid without significant difference(P＞ 0.05).Conclusion PAPP-A and OPG maybe play an important role in the development of endometriosis.

This article introduced the treatment of chronic renal insufficiency by by retention enema with Chinese medicine, and analysed its mechanism and the application status quo. It explorated the way to delaying the development of chronic renal insufficiency patients into the blood or peritoneal dialysis process positively.

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Objective: To study the relationship of resting energy expenditure(REE) with wound depth in burn patients and offer some guidance for the nutrition treatment of burn.Methods: Twenty-three burn patients with a similar total burn surface were randomly divided in accordance with the Ⅲ? wound area into Goups A,B,C and D,their total burn surface and Ⅲ?wound area were(66?18)% and(12?9)%,(59?18)% and(20?5)%,(62?6)% and(39?5)%,and(65?16)% and(54?4)%,respectively.Their REE was determined on PBD(postburn day) 1,2,3,7,14,21 and 28 with the indirect measuring method.The measured values of 13 normal adults were used for comparison.Results: The mean value of REE of each burn group was higher than the normal control.REE enhanced significantly with the increase of the Ⅲ? wound area.Conclusion: REE obviously increases in burn patients,and,with a similar total burn surface,the larger the Ⅲ? wound area,the higher REE.Therefore,increased calories should be furnished in the nutrition treatment of burn patients with a larger Ⅲ? wound area.

Objective To review the recent studies on the suppressing function of breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) in breast cancer metastasis. Methods The recent literatures on the mechanisms of BRMS1 in the breast cancer that were published in and abroad were reviewed and summarized. Results BRMS1, similar to the other anti-metastasis genes, only suppresses the metastasis of breast cancer cells but has nothing to do with the growth of tumor. BRMS1 could suppress metastasis of tumor cells by reestablishing both the homospecific and the heterospecific gap junctional intercellular comminications (GJIC) and by altering the expressions of relevant metastasis genes in the breast cancer. Conclusion Further studies on BRMS1 may be helpful to understand the metastasis of breast cancer, which may provide a new way for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

OBJECTIVE: To summarize the current situation and progress of treating transverse acetabular fractures using different types of internal fixations. DATA SOURCES: The databases including PubMed were retrieved using key words of "acetabular/acetabulum, fracture, plate/plates, screw/screws, cable" both in English and Chinese. DATA SELECTION: The basic research, clinical research, review articles, as well as case reports concerning operation opportunity, and internal fixation methods were included. And repeated papers or articles with incomplete data were excluded. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Totally 35 papers were selected, including 3 review articles, 8 basic research and 24 clinical research. RESULTS: Open reduction and internal fixation has been a preferred treatment for transverse acetabular fractures. The goals of treatment are anatomical reconstruction of articular surfaces and rigid internal fixation of the fragments of the fracture, so that to get early active motion. Reconstruction plate was characterized by great strength, good toughness, stable fixation, as well as excellent histocompatibility, which has accepted as standard internal fixation materials. However, the application of newly developed system, such as locking plate, absorbable screws, shape memory alloy staple, and acetabular memory internal fixation system, has received a better clinical results. CONCLUSIONS: There are plenty of internal fixations can be used in treating transverse acetabular fractures, and the reconstruction plate is the most accepted one. Actually, the internal fixations should be combined together to obtain a good result if necessary.

Non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are a large class of RNA molecules that do not encode proteins, regulate gene expressions multifacetedly, and influence the metabolism, proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis of cells as well as the occurrence and progression of tumors. Some of the ncRNAs act as cancer genes, such as miR-19a, miR-125b, miR-616, miR-7, miR-221, MALAT-1, and PRNCR1, which are upregulated in castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) tissues or cell lines, and promote the development and progression of CRPC, some act as tumor suppressor genes, including miR-185, miR-342, miR-15, miR-16, and miR-146, which are downregulated in CRPC tissues or cell lines and inhibit or delay the occurrence of CRPC, and still others, such as miR-7, miR-19a, miR-125b, miR-221, and MALAT-1, are differentially expressed in the serum or tissue and can be used as potential biomarkers for the early diagnosis and prognosis of CRPC. This article presents an overview on the roles of ncRNAs in the occurrence, progression, diagnosis, and prognosis of CRPC and advances in their studies.
Humans ; Male ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant ; genetics ; RNA, Untranslated ; genetics

Objective To investigate the inhibition mechanism of gallnut on biofilm formation by MRSA 41577.Methods TTC assay was used to detect inhibitory effects of biofilms formation and mature biofilms.The of PIA on biofilm formation was studied using Congo red agar method.Micro-Ultraviolet Spectrophotometer was used to detect inhibitory effects of the release of eDNA.The influence for Baicalein on icaA and cidA gene expression were detected by RT-PCR method.Results The inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MIC) of MRSA 41577 BF were 0.5 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL, respectively.The inhibitory effect of galla on MRSA 41577BF formation and mature BF was significantly inhibited.Inhibition of MRSA 41577,the MIC and MBC of mature BF were 4 mg/mL and 16 mg/mL.Congo red test results show that Galla can inhibit the synthesis of MRSA 41577 PIA, and the concentration was dose-dependent.The results showed that gallnut could inhibit the release of MRSA 41577 eDNA, and the release amount of eDNA was 3.61μg/OD595 and 11.91μg/OD595 , respectively, when the concentration of gall was 1/2MIC.The release of eDNA was reduced by 69.7% (P<0.01).The expression of icaA and cidA genes in the control group was 9.7% and 6.67%, respectively.The expression of icaA and cidA in the control group was significantly lower than that in the control group ( icaA and cidA, and cidA gene expression were 100%, the expression of icaA and cidA genes were reduced by 90.3%and 93.3%, respectively (P<0.01).Conclusion The inhibitory effect of gallnut on the biofilm of MRSA 41577 is mainly through inhibiting the expression of icaA and cidA genes, and then affecting the synthesis of PIA and the secretion of eDNA .

By means of global budget,the disease-specific scoring method was put in place for both settlement and payment in Huaian,Jiangsu province,for the purpose of cost control by the hospitals.This reform consists of total cost accounting,rational performance-based distribution system,multi-approached regulation of medical behaviors,and individual disease management to regulate medical behavior.These efforts aim at aligning with medical insurance payment reform,so as to improve hospital management,operation quality and socio-economic outcomes.Problems found in practice were also reviewed.

Objective To evaluate the effects of different doses of fentanyl on the median effective target plasma concentration (EC50) of propofol inhibiting body movement evoked by gastroscopy in the elderly patients.Methods Ninety patients of both sexes,aged 75-89 yr,with a body mass index of 19-25 kg/m2,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ,scheduled for elective gastroscopy,were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =30 each):control group (group C) and different doses of fentanyl groups (F0.5 and F1.0 groups).Fentanyl 0.5 and 1.0 μg/kg were injected intravenously in F0.5 and F1.0 groups,respectively.Propofol was then administered by target-controlled infusion.The initial target plasma concentrations (Cps) of propofol were 2.0,1.5 and 1.0 μg/ml in C,F0.5 and F1.0 groups,respectively.Gastroscopy was performed after the target effect-site and plasma concentrations were balanced.Body movement was defined as movement in head or four extremities during gastroscopy.The target Cp of propofol was determined by up-and-down sequential trial.Each time the Cp increased/decreased by 0.5 μg/ml in the next patient depending on whether or not body movement developed.The EC50 and 95 ％ confidence interval (CI) of propofol inhibiting gastroscopy-evoked body movement were determined using Probit analysis.Results The EC50 (95 ％ CI) of propofol was 2.24 ng/ml (1.67-2.47 ng/ml) in group C,1.79 (1.55-1.95) μg/ml in group F0.5,and 1.13 (1.08-1.62) μg/ml in group F1.0.There was no significant difference in the EC50 of propofol between F0.5 and C groups.The EC50 of propofol was significantly lower in F1.0 group than in C and F0.5 groups.Conclusion When combined with propofol,fentanyl 1.0 μg/kg is recommended for gastroscopy in the elderly patients.