Preschool-aged children are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma compared with elder children or adolescents.Diagnosis might be a great challenge for clinical physicians due to its specialties in symptom patterns, phenotype classifications and difficulties to apply measurements.For decades researches based on the diagnosis and prediction of asthma in preschool-aged children have never been stopped, meanwhile efforts should be made on the development of the diagnostic criteria for Chinese preschool-aged children.This article places spotlight on the development of diagnosis and prediction of asthma in early childhood throughout the world, thus provide references for the establishment of the diagnostic criteria for Chinese preschool-aged chilren.

Objective To investigate the relationship between heart rate variability(HRV) and the carotid intima media thickness in type 2 diabetic patients.Methods One hundred thirty-two type 2 diabetic patients were categorized into groups by carotid intima-media thickness(IMT):group T1(36 cases,IMT

This paper is to establish a mathematical mapping m odel of different medical images for the same human tissue or organ.According to the mathematical mapping model of gray level,the merging and matching methods of medical image information,including CT and MRI,are studied.The coordinate sy stems of different medical images are normalized to be at the same three-dime nsional position,and then the new-mode images are showed to the users.This study establishes the basis of three-dimensional visibility of the information merge of medical images with different mode.

AIM: To investigate the role of Src tyrosine kinase (Src)/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3) signaling pathway in high glucose (HG)-induced vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) proliferation and migration.METHODS: VSMCs were incubated with HG (10~40 mmol/L) for 24 h.The cell proliferation was detected by MTT assay and EdU staining, while the migration ability of VSMCs was measured by Transwell assay.The protein levels of p-Src, Src, p-Stat3, Stat3 and GAPDH were determined by Western blot.The mRNA expression levels of cyclin D1, Myc, matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) were detected by qPCR.To further confirm the role of Src in HG-induced VSMC proliferation, the VSMCs were exposed to HG (40 mmol/L) and co-treated with Src inhibitor saracatinib (100 nmol/L) for 24 h, and then the proliferation ability and the Stat3 activity of the cells were analyzed.RESULTS: Treatment with HG dose-dependently enhanced the cell viability, increased the ratio of EdU-positive cells, and raised the migration cell number, the protein levels of p-Src and p-Stat3 and the mRNA levels of cyclin D1, Myc, MMP2 and MMP9.Inhibition of Src inhibited HG-induced VSMC proliferation and migration, and suppressed Stat3 activation and the expression of Stat3 target genes cyclin D1, Myc, MMP2 and MMP9.CONCLUSION: Src/Stat3 signaling pathway might play an important role in HG-induced VSMC proliferation and migration.

Objective To investigate the best way for the operation of congenital microtia with deformities of external auditory meatus (EAM) and middle ear. Method To analyze retrospectively 305 cases (332 ears) of auricle reconstruction operated in the Plastic Department of Auricle, Plastic Surgery Hospital, PUMC, CAMS during June to October 2005, and 49 cases (58 ears) of reconstructions of EAM and middle ear operated in the Otolaryngology Department, General hospital of PLA from December 1988 to July 2002. Results The patients/families rested content with the reconstructed auricles operated with the 3-stage way. The hearing was improved obviously after reconstruction of the EAM and ossicle for the patients with normal stapes footplate. In those patients, for whom EAM was reconstructed first, the scar developed around the orifice which affected the skin flap for auricle reconstruction later, while in those patients, for whom the auricle was reconstructed first, wrong location of the EAM orifice happened easily. Conclusions For the patients with congenital deformities of EAM and middle ear and with the requirement of recovering the appearance and hearing function, the EAM orifice should be located first according to the results of temporal CT, then the auricle reconstruction was conducted with 3-stage method. A simultaneous reconstruction of EAM and ossicle at the third stage may ensure the improvement of both outward appearance and hearing function.

OBJECTIVE:To probe the advantages and disadvantges of soft packing container of hospital－ prepared infusion fluid.METHODS:The hospital－ prepared bottled infusion fluid was compared with soft parking fluid in respect to production costs,quality of preparation and clinical use.RESULTS ＆ CONCLUSION:The soft packing infusion fluid has developing potential,however,at present there exist some problems to be settled.It can not take the place of bottled infusion fluid in the near future.

Objective To develop a kind of multi-functional cleaning-out device for medical apparatus.Methods Drawing on experience of traditional medical apparatus cleaning techniques by human or machine,a new cleaning-out device was designed.The prototype was made and proofed by series of tests.Results This device has outstanding advantages in producing cost,cleaning quality and cleaning cost.Conclusion This device worth popularizing for its easy-operation and low cost.

Objective To investigate the role of D-dimer in the diagnosis and evaluation of mycoplasma pneumonia.Methods The positive rate and concentration of D-dimer in mycoplasma pneumonia,bacterial pneumonia,viral pneumonia and healthy controls were detected and compared.The positive rate and concentration of D-dimer in patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome(SIRS)and without SIRS were observed.Changes of D-dimer concentration in patients with mycoplasma pneumonia before and 2 weeks after treatment were observed.Results Compared with bacterial pneumonia group(16.7%),the viral pneumonia group(20.0%)and healthy control group(0.0%),the positive rate of D-dimer in mycoplasma pneumonia group(41.6%)was significantly higher(x2=5.625,4.158,17.308,all P<0.05).The positive rate of mycoplasma pneumonia group with SIRS(64.0%)was significantly higher than that in other groups(x2=17.308,P<0.05).The D-dimer levels of the mycoplasma pneumonia group [(324.4±125.3)μg/L],bacterial pneumonia group[(282.3±95.4)μg/L] and viral pneumonia group[(293.1±92.3)μg/L]were significantly higher than that in the healthy controls[(72.9±22.4)μg/L](t=10.878,11.704,12.698,all P<0.05).The concentration of D-dimer[(381.4±129.4)μg/L] in the mycoplasma pneumonia group with SIRS was significantly higher than that in the other groups(t=2.668,P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the concentration of D-dimer after treatment in the two groups was significantly lower[(129.3±65.3)μg/L,(89.7±28.6)μg/L](t=2.582,P<0.05).Conclusion The level of D-dimer in children with mycoplasma pneumonia was significantly increased,and the severity of the disease could be reflected.

OBJECTIVE:To provide references for the perfecting of Chinese administration system on retail pharmacies.METHODS:The related laws and regulations of the supervising institutions of retail pharmacies in the developed countries like America and Great Britain were collected,compared and analyzed.RESULTS:The supervision systems of retail pharmacies in the developed countries like America and Great Britain have noticeable merits and rationalities.CONCLUSION:The construction of supervising system and the arrangement of its authorities on retail pharmacy in countries like America,Great Britain have some reference value for the supervision of Chinese retail pharmacies in its way towards more rationality and humanity.

Objective To explore the best way to deal with infection of expanded skin flap during auricle reconstruction. Methods 12 cases (12 ears) of expanded skin flap infection was analyzed and treated with the method of stretching the expanded skin flap during auricle reconstruction during Jan. 2003 to Dec. 2005. Results In 12 cases (12 ears) the infection was controlled well, auricles were reconstructed smoothly and no obvious difference was detected between the infected and normal skin flaps after the reconstruction of auricles. Conclusion Stretching the expanded skin flap is a good method to deal with its infection during auricle reconstruction.