BACKGROUND:With the extensive application of cone-beam CT in oral and craniofacial surgery, a clear hyoid bone position indicator for normal population has important implications for the change of hyoid bone position before and after orthodontics. OBJECTIVE:To determine the cone-beam CT measurement range of hyoid bone position in populations aged 6-19 years from Shandong, so as to provide a reference marker for the change of hyoid bone position before and after orthodontics in local children and adolescents. METHODS:Totaly 254 healthy children (120 males and 134 females) aged 6-19 years from Shandong Province were subjected to cone-beam CT scan of the hyoid bone. Mimics10.01 was used to evaluate the linear and angular measurements of hyoid bone position, and then the normal value range was confirmed. Independent-samplet-test was used for analysis of gender difference and 95% confidence interval was calculated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There were gender differences in a part of indicators of hyoid bone position among 14-15 years, 16-17 years, 18-19 years groups (P < 0.05). For children aged 12-13 years, the hyoid bone position vertical to the base of skul and upper jaw bone is lower in males than in females. For children aged 14-15 years and 18-19 years, the hyoid bone horizontal to the cervical spine is more forward in males than in females.

The paper introduces the system design of internet platform in novelty assessment and selective dissemination of informa-tion of medical science and technology project in Zhejiang province, including the exploitation of environment , processing of novelty as-sessment and selective dissemination of information as well as main function design. This system has noticeable advantages, such as com-prehensive functions, multiple participation, transparent service process, which could finish the relevant work on the internet, improve the quality of information service and enhance the efficiency.

Objective:To optimize the determination technology for the total amino acids in Runing pills. Methods:The process was optimized by L9 (34 ) orthogonal design using the hydrolysis temperature, hydrolysis time and hydrochloric acid concentration as the evaluation factors,and the content and yield of total amino acids as the evaluation indices. Results: The optimal determination condi-tions were as follows:the hydrolysis temperature was 110℃, the hydrolysis time was 22 h and the hydrochloric acid concentration was 6 mol·L-1 . Conclusion:The optimal determination technology can be applied in the total amino acids from Runing pills,which pro-vides the basis for the further research of Runing pills.

Objective To verify the genes screened by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) chip of cell cycle. Methods The colon cancer cells SW480 were randomized into two groups, the test group (with gastrin stimulation) and con-trol group (without gastrin stimulation). The method of Western blot was used to detect the expression of calcylin binding pro-tein/Siah-1 interacting protein (Cacybp/SIP) before and after gastrin stimulation. The differential expression genes, cyclin de-pendent kinase 8 (CDK8) and cyclin dependent kinase subunit (CKS2), were verified by using real-time quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). Results It was found that before the stimulation, CacyBP/SIP was located and expressed in cytoplasm, and then in both cytoplasm and nucleus after gastrin stimulation. The qRT-PCR results of CDK8 and CKS2 genes were consis-tent with those of microarray detection. The expressions of CDK8 and CKS2 were up-regulated (P < 0.05). Conclusion The stimulation of human gastrin can lead to the nuclear translocation of CacyBP/SIP. The results of microarray are reliable, and the differentially expressed genes screened through gene chip deserve further study.

Objective To study the imaging performance and mechanism of acute patellofemoral joint impingent syndrome.Meth-ods The MR images and clinical data of acute patellofemoral joint impingent syndrome were analysed retrospectively in 10 patients, which were confirmed by clinic .MRI and DR examination were performed in all patients,in which 6 patients had complete knee ar-throscopy material.The imaging performance and mechanism of acute patellofemoral joint impingent syndrome were summarized re-spectively.Results All cases had clear history of buckling ectropion trauma;Patellar dislocation or subluxation were detected in 9 cases on DR examination,10 cases on MRI;Patellar medial fracture or osteochondral fracture caused by acute slipped patella was de-tected in 1 case on DR examination,2 cases (3 places)on MRI;Medial patellar retinaculum injury were detected in 10 cases on MRI,which were corresponding to that on surgery.Articular injury and subchondral marrow edema in particular parts of joint (an-terolateral of lateral femoral and medial patellar)were detected in 9 cases on MRI.MRI features of articular cartilage injury were confirmed by arthroscopy.MRI showed ACL or PCL injury in 3 cases,meniscus tear in 4 cases,which were quite consistent with the arthroscopy findings.Conclusion MRI can effective display joint cartilage damage,subchondral marrow edema in particular parts of the joint,which is useful to clinical prediction and treatment at early stage.

Objective To evaluate the reliability of autologous blood withdrawal during cesarean section. Methods Fifteen patients preoperatively diagnosed with pernicious placenta previa and∕or accrete by using ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, aged 20-35 yr, weighing 55-75 kg, at≥36 weeks of gestation, were enrolled in the study. Blood containing amniotic fluid from the surgical field was collected, and the washed blood was processed using cell?salvage machine and then filtered using a leukocyte depletion filter during cesarean section. The 20 ml blood samples collected included maternal central venous blood after delivery of fetus, unwashed blood, washed blood and filtered blood. The fetal squamous cells were counted using papanicolaou staining. The concentrations of a?fetoprotein, tissue factor, endothelin?1 and histamine were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. The fetal red blood cells were counted using the acid elution method and HE staining. Results Compared with unwashed samples, the tissue factor concentrations were significantly increased, and the fetal squamous cell count, concentrations of a?fetoprotein and endothelial?1, and fetal red blood cells were decreased in the washed samples. Compared with washed samples, the fetal squamous cell count, concentrations of a?fetoprotein and fetal red blood cells were significantly decreased in filtered samples. Compared with maternal venous blood samples, the tissue factor concentrations were significantly increased, and the fetal squamous cell count and concentrations of a?fetoprotein and endothelial?1 were decreased in filtered samples. Conclusion Autologous blood withdrawn during cesarean section can be used for reinfusion in cesarean section.

Objective To evaluate the effects of inhalation anesthesia with low-flow sevoflurane on the renal function of neonates.Methods Forty ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ neonates undergoing abdominal surgery under general anesthesia,aged 6-28 days,weighing 1730-2928 g,were included in the study.After induction of anesthesia,anesthesia was maintained with sevoflurane inhalation using a semi-closed circuit system (FGF 1 L/min).The end-tidal concentration of sevoflurane was maintained at 2.5％-4.0％ according to the vital signs.Before induction of anesthesia,immediately after operation,and at 24,48 and 72 h after operation,blood samples from the peripheral vein and urine specimens were taken for determination of serum concentrations of creatinine (Cr),blood urea nitrogen (BUN),urinary retinol binding protein (RBP) and β-N-acetyl-glucosaminidase (NAG).A temperature probe was inserted to the center of soda lime canister.Results Compared with the baseline value at T0,no significant changes were found in the serum Cr and BUN concentrations at T1-4,urinary RBP concentrations were increased at T1,no significant changes were found in urinary RBP concentrations at T2-4,NAG concentrations were significantly increased at T2 and no significant changes were found in NAG concentrations at T1,3,4.The temperature of soda lime was (37 ± 3) ℃ at the end of operation.Conclusion Inhalation anesthesia with low-flow sevoflurane (FGF 1 L/min) produces no significant effect on the renal function of neonates.

Objective To investigate the application significance of 3.0T MR three dimensional double-echo steady state(3D-DESS) and three dimensional-true fast imaging with steady-state procession(3D-True FISP) sequences in diagnosis of wrist cartilage of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods 26 patients who were clinically diagnosed with RA underwent wrist MR scans with 3D-DESS and 3D-True FISP sequences, while both sequences' scanning were achieved on 20 of them.340 articular-surface morphological conditions' were observed,which were divided into level 0, level 1 and level 2 damages according to morphological performance,and recorded on 3D-DESS and 3D-True FISP sequence respectively.The diagnostic differences in the number of lesions were compared for two sequences.Results The numbers were 79 and 50 for level 1 damage and 23 and 33 for level 2 damage on 3D-DESS and 3D-True FISP sequence respectively (P<0.05).The artifacts were showed in 14 patients on 3D-True FISP,and only two patients on 3D-DESS.Conclusion 3D-DESS sequence does better than 3D-True FISP in displaying RA wrist cartilage,which is able to provide certain help for treatment and prognosis evaluation of RA.

Objective To investigate the safety of cleaning and disinfection of duodenoscope used in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).Methods The duodenoscopes,which were used in Endoscopy Center of Digestive Disease Hospital,Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital from May 4 to May 31 2016,were cleaned manually and disinfected with sterilization powder.The samples from elevator and elevator channel were collected for bacterial culture to evaluate the safety of clinical application of duodenoscope.Results Among 60 high level disinfections,one was excluded because disinfectant concentration wasn't effective.Among 59 elevator samples no positive cultures were detected,while among 59 channel samples,4(6.8％) cultures were positive and all from the same duodenoscope,including 3 cases of Klebsiella pneumonia and 1 case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Conclusion Sterilization powder is effective for disinfection of duodenoscope used for ERCP.Residual organic material can't be excluded from elevator sample even if it is negative for culture.Duodenoscope with high level disinfection still has the risk of transmitted infection,and should be monitored regularly by culture and reprocessed in time.

Objective To evaluate two methods of selecting region of interest (ROI)to measure the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC)of breast lesions on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).Methods MRI findings (including plain MRI,dynamic contrast-en-hanced MRI and DWI)of 5 3 cases with breast mass confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Two observers independ-ently measured the ADC of breast lesions by the method of fixed ROI with the size of 10 mm2 ±2 mm2 and the routine method.The mean ADCs of benign and malignant breast lesions were compared between two methods and two observers by using paired samples T-test.The values of ADC diagnosing breast cancer were compared between the two methods by using the receiver operating charac-teristic (ROC)curve.Results Among 62 lesions of 53 cases,33 lesions were malignant,and 29 lesions were benign.For the first observer,the mean ADCs of benign and malignant lesions were (1.647±0.359)×10-3 mm2/s and (1.136±0.227)×10-3 mm2/s measured by the fixed ROI method,respectively.The area under the ROC was 0.897.The mean ADCs of benign and malignant le-sions were (1.603±0.415)×10-3mm2/s and (1.251±0.237)×10-3 mm2/s measured by the routine method,respectively.The area under the ROC was 0.768.For another observer,the mean ADCs of benign and malignant lesions were (1.647±0.357)× 10-3 mm2/s and (1.130±0.250)×10-3 mm2/s measured by the fixed ROI method,respectively.The mean ADCs of benign and malignant lesions were (1.590± 0.390)×10-3 mm2/s and (1.250±0.237)×10-3 mm2/s measured by the routine method,respec-tively.There was no significant difference for the mean ADC of benign lesions between the two methods.However,there was sig-nificant difference for the mean ADC of malignant lesions between the two methods.The diagnostic value of ADC measured by the fixing method was better than that of the routine method (P=0.008).There were no significant differences for ADCs of benign and malignant lesions between the two observers.Conclusion DWI has an important value for differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions.The measurement of ADC by the fixed and smaller ROI is better than that by the routine ROI for dis-tinguishing malignant from benign breast lesions.