Objective To improve the existing military water tank to prevent water pollution.Methods The modified water tank was composed of a lip,body,a floating ring filled with foam materials,a zipper,multi faucets,drain valve,rack and etc.The zipper on the top of the tank could close down the tank,the faucets at the lower part realized water supply,and the drain valve at the bottom discharged residual water.Results The dust,small animals and etc were prevented from going into the tank with the consumed water decreased,and the tank was easy to clean.Conclusion The tank contributes to military water supply at field conditions,and is worthy promoting practically.

Objective To compare the diagnostic value of four signs for superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP) lesions of the shoulder. Methods The physical examination was performed randomly on 81 cases with abnormalities of the shoulder. There were four tests, including Kibler anterior sliding test, Liu crank test, O'Brien active compression test and Kim biceps load test Ⅱ. The arthroscopic examination were also performed. The result of the arthroscopic examination was considered as a golden standard, so that we could estimate the diagnosis value of the four tests according to the method of evaluation of diagnosis test on clinical epidemiology, their sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value, accuracy. Results There were 21 cases diagnosed as SLAP lesions by arthroscopy. The diagnosis value of Kim biceps load test Ⅱ was the highest among the four tests, in which 19 of true positive, 59 of true negative, 1 of false positive, only 2 of false negative case; while the sensitivity was 90.48%, specificity was 98.33%, positive predictive value was 95.00%, negative predictive value was 96.72%, and accuracy was 96.30%. However the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of Kibler anterior sliding test were 76.19%, 96.67%, 88.89%, 92.06%, 91.33%; and those of Liu crank test were 85.71%, 93.33%, 81.82%, 94.92%, 91.35%; those of O'Brien active compression test were 80.95%, 91.66%, 77.27%, 93.22%, 88.89%. Conclusion Kim Biceps load test Ⅱ may be the best for clinical diagnosis of SLAP lesions of the shoulder.

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Objective To study the susceptible drugs for Fusarium , and provide references for clinical treatment. Methods 40 F.solani and 6 F.moniliforme isolates were examined for the susceptibility to 7 antifungal drugs : AmB, ketoconazoie, miconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole , 5 Fc, and terbinafin by broth microdilution of M38 P recommended by NCCLS. Results 40 F.solani :MIC50 AmB 4 ?g/ml, ketoconazoie 16 ?g/ml, fluconazole 64 ?g/ml, itraconazole 16 ?g/ml, 5 Fc 64 ?g/ml, miconazole 16 ?g/ml, terbinafin 0.25 ?g/ml. MIC90: In addition to AmB and terbinafin , others antifungal agents were similar to MIC50, AmB 8 ?g/ml, terbinafin 4 ?g/ml. 6 F.moniliforme: except AmB and fluconazole were similar to MIC50 of 40 F.solani , others were lower than F.solani MIC50. Conclusion The MIC of terbinafin MIC is lower than that of others drugs, it could be used in the treatment of infections coused by Fusarium sp .

Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), substance P (SP) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in dorsal root ganglion (DRG) and the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) on morphine tolerance in rats with chronic inflammatory pain (CIP) and morphine tolerance. Methods Twenty-five 8-month-old male SD rats weighing 230-250 g in which intrathecal (IT)catheters were successfully implanted without complications were randomly divided into 5 groups ( n = 5 each):groupA CIP + normal saline (NS) 10 μl IT twice a day for 7 consecutive days; group B CIP + morphine 10 μg/kg ( 10 μl) IT twice for the first day only; group C CIP + morphine 10 μg/kg ( 10 μl) IT twice a day for 7 consecutive days; group D CIP + EA (intensity 2 mA, frequency 2 Hz, wave length 0.6 ms) + morphine 10 μ g/kg (10 μl) IT twice a day for7 consecutive days; group E CIP + EA (intensity 2 mA, frequency 15 Hz,wave length 0.4 ms) + morphine 10μg/kg (10 μl) IT twice a day for7 consecutive days. CIP was induced by injecting complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) into the ankle joint of the left hindlimb. IT morphine or NS was started on the 4th day after induction of CIP. EA of Yanglingquan and Zusanli lasting 30 min was performed once a day after first IT administration of morphine for 7 days. Paw withdrawal latency (PWL) to a thermal nociceptive stimulus was measured before induction of CIP, 1 day before (baseline) and at day 1-7 after administration (T0-8) . The animals were sacrificed after the last PWL measurement. The DRGs of the lumbar segment (L4-6) were removed for determination of CGRP, SP and BDNF mRNA expression using RT-PCR. Results PWL was significantly shorter at T1 than at T0 in all groups, and at T3-8 than at T2 in group B-E, while longer at T2 than at T1 in group B-E ( P ＜0.05). PWL was significantly longer in group B-E and CGRP, SP and BDNF mRNA expression higher in group C than in group A ( P ＜ 0.05). PWL was significantly longer in group C-E than in group B ( P ＜ 0.05). PWL was significantly longer and CGRP, SP and BDNF mRNA expression lower in group D and E than in group C ( P ＜0.05). PWL was significantly lower and CGRP, SP and BDNF mRNA expression higher in group E than in group D ( P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion Up-regulation of the expression of CGRP, SP and BDNF mRNA in DRG is involved in the devepopment of morphine tolerance. EA can inhibit the devepopment of morphine tolerance by inhibiting the expression of CGRP2 SP and BDNF mRNA.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the technique and its therapeutic effect of synchronous correction of lip and nasal deformity in complete bilateral cleft lip.

METHODS29 patients with complete bilateral cleft lip underwent synchronous correction of lip and nasal deformity with the modified Mulliken method for Asians. The philtral flap was 6-7 mm in length, and 3-4 mm in width at the collumellar-labial junction. The distance between the peaks of cupid's bow was 4-5 mm. The bilateral edge of philtral flap was de-epithelialized and advanced to form philtrum column. The lateral lip was advanced to the medial site, and the central vermilion tubercle was constructed with the bilateral vermilion-mucosal flap. Through the alar rim incision, the displaced cartilage was dissected and repositioned to raise the nasal tip. The follow-up period was 6 months to 6 years.

RESULTSSatisfactory results were achieved in all patients. The reconstructed upper lip had invisible scar with natural philtrum and column. The vermilion had good appearance with tubercle. The length of nasal column was not decreased and depression of nasal tip and alar was greatly improved.

CONCLUSIONSOur modified Mulliken method is effective in synchronous correction of lip and nasal deformity in bilateral cleft lip.

Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Cleft Lip ; surgery ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Nose ; abnormalities ; surgery ; Rhinoplasty ; methods ; Surgical Flaps ; Time Factors

BACKGROUND: Non-adherent mesenchymal stem cells (NA-MSCs) can form colony forming unit of fibroblasts and induce the differentiation into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of epithelial growth factor (EGF) on colony formation of fibroblasts and differentiation into neuron-like cells from NA-MSCs.METHODS: Bilateral femur and tibia as well as total MSCs were separated, and repeated-transfer was employed to purify NA-MSCs. The fifth-passage total MSCs and NA-BMCs were induced in a medium containing EGF and basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF) for 2 weeks. Colony unit formation of fibroblasts, effect of EGF on colony-forming unit of fibroblasts, and relative protein expression detected by toluidine blue and immunocytochemical staining were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Both total MSCs and NA-BMC could generate colony-forming unit of fibroblasts. After treatment of EGF, colony-forming unit of fibroblasts from NA-BMC was increased significantly. Immunocytochemical staining demonstrated that two weeks later both neuro-specific NeuN and NF-200 were observed in total MSCs and NA-BMC; while, toluidine blue staining indicated that neuron-specific Nissl body was observed in some cells. EGF can effectively promote colony-forming unit of fibroblast from NA-BMC, and repeated-transfer NA-BMC can induce differentiation into neuron-like cells.

BACKGROUND: Non-adherent mesenchymal stem cells (NA-MSCs) can form colony forming unit of fibroblasts and induce the differentiation into adipocytes, osteoblasts, and chondrocytes.OBJECTIVE: To determine whether non-adherent mesenchymal stem cells (NA-MSCs) in adult mouse bone marrow could differentiate into neuron-like cells in cerebral ischemic region.METHODS: Bilateral femur and tibia of β-Gal transgenic mice was separated, and repeated-transfer was used to collect the fifth-passage purified NA-MSCs which were adjusted at concentration of 1×10~(12)/L Middle cerebral artery occlusion was established in the two groups. After 7 days, 3 μL fifth-passaged NA-MSCs suspension was injected into cerebral ischemic region in the transplantation group, while an equal amount of saline was injected into model group. Survival, distribution, and differentiation of donor cells in cerebral ischemic region were observed at 8 weeks after transplantation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: LacZ staining showed that donor cells could express β-Gal protein after 8 weeks and survived in the ischemic region. Simple and double immunohistochemical staining indicated that β-Gal-positive donor cells were detected in necrotic region and at necrotic edge of ischemic model. Additionally, partial cells could express neuro-specific NeuN protein and glial cell-specific GFAP. NA-MSCs are able to survive and migrate in cerebral ischemic region; moreover, partial NA-MSCs can differentiate into mature neuron-like cells or glial cells which participate in repairing brain injury.

Objective To detect the relationship between the genotypes of the 2642 deletion polymorphism (delta 2642) in IT15 gene and the age of onset of Huntington disease (HD). Methods Peripheral blood samples were collected from 29 patients with HD and 38 gender- and age-matched controls. All patients with HD were diagnosed by gene diagnosis. The CAG trinucleotide repeats of the 29 patients with HD outnumbered 40. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis technique were used to detect the genotypes of delta 2642. Results No B/B genotype was detected in both 2 groups. The genotype frequencies of A/A and A/B in the IT15 delta 2642 polymorphism was 65.5% and 34. 5% in HD patients,92. 1% and 7. 9% in the controls respectively (x2 = 7. 435, P =0. 006). The frequency of the B allele was 17.2% in the HD group and 3. 9% in the control group (P = 0. 010, OR = 5.07, 95% CI 1.47-15.12). Analysis showed no significant difference between A/A genotype patients and A/B genotype patients for CAG trinucleotide repeats(P =0. 188). HD patients with A/B genotype (37.33±6. 46) had an earlier onset than the patients with A/A genotype (47.10± 10. 86, t = 2. 491, P = 0. 019). Conclusions These data demonstrated that variations in IT15 delta 2642 polymorphisms may be a genetic factor that influences the variability in HD age of onset. HD patients with delta 2642 A/B genotype have an earlier onset than the patients with A/A genotype.

BACKGROUND:The treatment of calcaneal fractures using open surgery is likely to cause greater trauma. OBJECTIVE:To explore the clinical effect of steinmann pin poking closed reduction axial combined with lateral multiple hol ow screws internal fixation in repair of Sanders II, III type calcaneal fractures. METHODS:The clinical data of 73 patients with Sanders II, III type calcaneal fractures were retrospectively analyzed and divided into conventional group (n=36) and experimental group (n=37) according to the treatment method. Patients in these two groups were respectively treated with conventional open reduction internal fixation and steinmann pin poking closed reduction axial combined with lateral multiple hol ow screws internal fixation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the conventional group, the hospital stays of patients in experimental group were shorter, hospital costs reduced. There were no obvious changes in the foot rating from the American Association of Ankle Injuries, B?hler angle and Gissane angle. The incidence of complications was significantly decreased. These results demonstrate that the treatment of Sanders II, III type calcaneal fractures with conventional open reduction and bone plate internal fixation and steinmann pin poking closed reduction axial combined with lateral multiple hol ow screws internal fixation can obtain the basic equivalent clinical effect, however, the treatment of steinmann pin poking closed reduction axial combined with lateral multiple hol ow screws internal fixation have more obvious advantages, such as a shorter hospital stays, less hospital costs, and also can effectively control the complications.