ATP-tumor chemosensitivity assay(ATP-TCA)is a tumor chemosensitivity assay in vitro.Beacause of the special merites of A11P-TCA,it is seemed to be the most promising and effective method of tumor chemosensitivity in vitro.Application of ATP-TCA in clinic has got significant effects.ATP-TCA is a good method for individualized chemotherapy.

Objective:To investigate the difference of biological characteristics and responses to PDGF-BB between human ovarian carcinoma-derived microvascular endothelial cells and human umbilical vein endothelial cells.Methods:The ovarian carcinoma-derived microvascular endothelial cells were isolated and purifed from ovarian carcinoma tissues.Compared to the human umbilical vein endothelial cells,the biological characteristics and responses to PDGF-BB were observed in OdMEC for the changes of growth,PCNA and VEGF expression.Results:20ng/ml PDGF-BB could enhance both kinds of endothelial cells to proliferate,express PCNA and VEGF.The proliferation and PCNA protein expression in HUVEC were augmented more significantly than those in OdMEC,the protein and mRNA of VEGF expression were augmented more significantly than those in HUVEC.Conclusion:The responses of OdMEC to PDGF-BB were significantly different from those of HUVEC,which provides experiment basis for research on ovarian carcinoma vascularization and antiangiogenesis therapy.

Under the environment of network,the service mode of subject librarian becomes an important strategy of intelligence serves in university libraries.To provide reference for other librarians,this paper summarizes services provided for the academic researchers by using Web of Knowledge platform resources.

Objective To study the effect of binocular vision function training for fusion in the eye position and three levels of eye function in adult patients after concomitant strabismus surgery. Methods 56 cases with postoperative concomitant strabismus were randomly divided into training group and control group . In the training group, patients were trained with software to enhance the fusion. After training for 7, 30, 180 and 365 days, the eye position, the fusion and the stereoesthesia were observed and analyzed. Results After training for 365 days, the deteriorative ratio in the training group is 3%, which is significantly lower than control group (23%)(P<0.05). The correction ratio in eye position is 20%, which is significantly higher than control group (4%)(P<0.05). The recovery ratio in binocular vision function is 53%, which is significantly higher than control group (15%)(P<0.05). The recovery ratio in stereaeuity is 46%, which is significantly higher than control group (11%)(P<0.05). Conclusions Fusion training can enhance the recovery of fusion and stereaeuity, decrease the deteriorative ratio, and correct the eye position after surgery in concomitant strabismus patients.

Objective To investigate the relationship between renal function and lipid metabolism in patients with chronic renal disease .Methods A total of 76 patients with chronic renal disease were enrolled and classified into chronic renal failure(CRF)group (29 cases) ,chronic nephritis(CN)group(21 cases) ,diabetic nephropathy (DN) group(14 cases) and nephrotic syndrome (NS) group (12 cases) ,and 65 healthy subjects were enrolled in control group ,the relationships between renal function ,lipid metabolism , hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and 24 hours urinary albumin excretion rate (UAER) were analyzed .Results Urea ni-trogen(Urea) ,serum Cystatin C(CysC) ,cretinine(Cr) ,uric acid(UA) ,β2-microglobulin(β2-MG) ,hs-CRP ,low density lipoprotein (LDL-c) .Lp(a) .24h UAER were significantly higher in CN group;Urea ,Cr ,β2-MG ,CysC ,hs-CRP ,ApoA ,lipoprotein A[Lp(a)] , 24 h UAER were significant higher in DN group;Urea ,hs-CRP ,TC ,TG ,HDL-c ,LDL-c ,ApoB ,Lp(a) ,24h UAER were significant-ly highly in NS group;Urea ,Cr ,UA ,β2-MG ,CysC ,hs-CRP ,TG ,LDL-c ,Apolipoprotein b(ApoB) ,Lp(a) ,24 h UAER were signifi-cantly higher in CRF group .Conclusion With the changes of renal function in patients with chronic renal diease ,the lipid metabo-lism and hs-CRP also change .

In the past, education of acupuncture/ moxibustion in Taiwan depended on the masters-disciples relation. The knowledge of acupuncture/ moxibustion was transmitted to disciples individually.
Since its establishment in 1955, The Taipei Society Acupuncture and Moxibustion improved educational pro- gram to more systematic one. In the following 20 years varieties of studies in this field were conducted, people also turned their eyes to these traditional remedies
Though acupuncture and moxibustion had begun to be accepted by people, the new medical law was en- forced in 1975, which disqualified the acupuncturists for medcial practice. As a result, many of the acupuncturists and moxibustionists left Taiwan for overseas. Unlike many other nations, Taiwan has no system for certification of acupuncturists/ moxibustionists. The traditional Chinese doctor in Taiwan, after passing the examination for Chinese Medicinal exam can practice the Chinese herbal medicine and the acupuncture/ moxibustion. It seems an inconceivable system.
It is only after 1989 that the subjects on acupuncture/ moxibustion medicine were included in the exams for the traditional Chinese doctor in Taiwan. But it still doesn't include tests of practical skills. This is more of a hindrance than a contribution to acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan.
Though there has been the legalization movement for acupuncturists/ moxibustionists during the past 30 years, it met opposition from both of the health bureau and the traditional Chinese doctor trade union. The license system for acupunturist is still left uncertain.
Now in Japan, the high tech device like electronic microscope, micro inductor and micro-electric are introduced in the studies of acupuncture/ moxibustion medicine. And in the field of scientific research of the acupuncture and moxibustion, Japanese seem to have more grant view than other country. The health government of Taiwan should turn their eyes to the reality and change its policies towards this effective medicine.
Now acupuncture and moxibustion medicine has become one of the international research topics. In recent years WFAS academic congresses are held every year in the different nations. Here I would like to suggest that in advanced country like Japan, a new university specializing in acupuncture/moxibustion medicine should be established and it should accept and educate foreign student from overseas with international curriculum. Only the continuous and faithful exchange of the young scholars would recover the true friendship between Taiwan and Japan.

Animals ; China ; epidemiology ; Diabetes Mellitus ; diagnosis ; drug therapy ; epidemiology ; prevention & control ; Humans

BACKGROUND: Ceramic crown porcelain fracture is wide in clinic. The method of repairing single crown porcelain fracture is simple and effective, but it is difficult for ceramic fixed bridge, especially individual teeth porcelain fracture on the long bridge. There is no report concerning prosthesis of partial crown with aperture of neighboring surface. OBJECTIVE: To lessen suffering and economic burden of the patient with cracking of porcelain on the fixed bridge, to decrease the chanciness and manufacture procedure of removing the porcelain fixed bridge, to discuss the feasibility of prosthesis of partial crown with aperture of neighouring surface.METHODS: By preparing tooth at damaged pontic or retainer of the porcelain fixed bridge in oral, shaping "core" retention form which analogy "keyway" form at both of retainers, and then make the porcelain partial crown with aperture of neighboring surface. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: We followed up 27 patients that porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) with cracking of porcelain using partial crown with aperture of neighboring surface to repairing for 2-3 years. The prosthesis was strong; the edge of prosthesis was close together, without exposing metal or cracking of porcelain, gingival had no redness at the edge of crown and pontic. Patients feel good, chewing was normal. These suggested that the prosthesis of partial crown with aperture of neighboring surface is an effective method for restoring the fixed bridge with cracking of porcelain, with less risk, low cost and simple operation.

Objective To investigate the perioperative nursing demands of elderly patients receiving laparoscopic cholecystectomy ( LC) . Methods A total of 195 elderly patients receiving LC were interviewed .The nursing care demands at admission, preoperation, postoperation, and discharge were collected respectively . Results On the day of admission, all the 195 patients (100%) wished to be aware of their surgeons , 191 patients ( 97.9%) wished to understand causes of disease and its prevention, 189 patients (96.9%) were willing to know the operation costs , and 124 patients (63.6%) wanted to know the influences of basic diseases on operation.During preoperative periods, 194 patients (98.5%) expected to understand the safety and time of operation, 187 patients (95.9%) were interested in the preparedness before operation , and 135 patients (69.2%) wanted to know about the strategy for treating operation stress .During postoperative periods , 195 patients ( 100%) wanted to know the operation process and outcomes , 185 patients ( 94.9%) wanted necessary cares from nurses , 172 patients ( 88.2%) wanted to know the management for postoperative pain , 148 patients ( 75.9%) expected to understand the drug prescription after operation , and 146 patients (74.9%) were interested in diets and physical activities .At the time of discharge, 195 patients (100%) wanted to be aware of reexamination time and follow-up context, 193 patients (99.0%) wanted to know dietary recommendation , and 177 patients (90.8%) were willing to know the exercise options and time . Conclusion Nurses should be aware of the perioperative care demands in elderly patients receiving LC and provide specific care services to reduce complications and improve rehabilitation .

Blood Glucose ; analysis ; Diabetes Mellitus ; epidemiology ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Life Style