Objective To study the production and distribution of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) in the skin and sera of patients with psoriasis and their roles in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Methods Levels of VEGF and MCP-1 in sera were measured using double antibody sandwich enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) in patients with psoriasis. The expression and distribution of VEGF and MCP-1 in psoriatic lesions, non lesional skin and normal controls were detected by immunohistochemical method. Results ①The expression of VEGF in lesional skin and non lesional skin of psoriasis patients was higher than that in normal controls. Levels of MCP-1 were increased in lesional skin than those in non lesional skin and normal controls.②Serum levels of VEGF were significantly increased in psoriasis as compared with normal control. There was no significant difference in serum levels of MCP-1 between patients and controls.③There was no correlation between the expression of MCP-1 or VEGF of psoriatic lesion and PASI index. Conclusion Overexpression of two cytokines, VEGF and MCP-1, known to promote new blood vessel formation may contribute to the pathogenesis of psoriasis.

Adult ; Craniotomy ; methods ; Humans ; Male ; Nasal Cavity ; pathology ; Paranasal Sinuses ; pathology ; Skull Base Neoplasms ; surgery ; Teratoma ; surgery

Objective To study the association of V249I and T280M polymorphisms of fractalkine receptor CX3CR1 with carotid artery stenosis (CAS). Methods 318 patients with CAS diagnosed using color Doppler ultrasound criteria were studied and compared with 292 subjects without CAS. V249I and T280M polymorphic genotypes of CX3CR1 were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP) and sequencing analysis. Results The genotypes of MM and TM were associated with reduced risk of CAS,the frequency of genotype MM + TM in the two groups being 22. 6% and 31.2% respectively ( OR = 0. 646, 95% CI 0. 451-0. 928, P = 0. 017), the frequency of M allele was significantly lower in patients with CAS than in those without CAS ( 13.8% and 19. 2% respectively, OR = 0. 677, 95%CI 0.499--0. 918,P=0. 010). No differences were observed in the Ⅱ, Ⅵ, or VV genotype, the frequency of genotype Ⅱ + Ⅵ in the two groups being 39. 0% and 43.8% respectively ( OR = 1. 012, 95% CI 0. 731-1. 403 ,P = 0. 940), the frequency of Ⅰ allele was significantly lower in patients with CAS than in those without CAS (28. 6% and 32. 7% respectively, OR = 0. 842, 95% CI 0. 660-1. 076, P = 0. 034). The genotypes of Ⅱ and Ⅵ in patients with stable plaques were more frequent than in vulnerable plaques( OR = 0. 610, 95% CI 0. 387-0. 962, P = 0. 033 ). Multiple Logistic regression analysis revealed that the genotypes of MM and TM were an independent risk factor for CAS ( OR = 1. 847,95% CI 1. 091- 3. 127 ,P = 0. 022). Conclusion The genotypes of MM and TM are independent risk factors for carotid artery stenosis, and the genotypes of Ⅱ and Ⅵ are associated with the stability of carotid artery plaques.

Objective To evaluate advantages and safety of bipolar electrodes for the treatment of submucosal myoma of uterus.Methods Three hundred patients with submucous myoma of uterus were performed with bipolar electrodes under hysteroscope,including 212 cases of type 0 submucous myoma,54 cases of type ?,and 34 cases of type Ⅱ.Results Total volumes of uterine distention fluid used during operation were 500-2000 ml(mean,626 ml);operation time was 20-50 min(mean,25 min);intraoperative blood loss was 10-20 ml.Cardio-cerebral syndrome occurred in one case and was relieved by timely treatment.There was no operation discontinuation as a consequence of pain.The diameters of resected myomas were 3-5 cm,with an average of 3.8 cm.The postoperative diagnosis showed leiomyosarcoma in 1 case and was performed by radical hysterectomy resection combined with a pelvic lymphadenectomy at 10 day postoperatively.During the follow-up period of 1-24 months in 277 cases,40 cases(type I in 12 cases;type II in 28 cases) needed hysteroscope operation again.Conclusions Hysteroscopic resection for submucosal myoma of uterus with dipolar electrodes has advantages of safety,minimal invasion,quicker recovery,higher efficiency,so it is worthy of being recommended.

Objective To explore the clinical effects of hysteroscopy combined with mifepristone on the diagnosis and treatment of abortive remnants.Methods A total of 56 patients with abortive remnants,who had undergone uterine curettage after the abortion,were treated with mifepristone combined with hysteroscopy.Before hysteroscopy,mifepristone was taken orally at a dose of 100 mg daily(50 mg,Bid) for 7 days.After the surgery,those who still had remnants in the uterus were given mifepristone at the same dose for 14 days.Results No patient had complication during and after the hysteroscopy except for one,who had abortive remnants at the uterine horn,experienced blood loss of 200 ml.In 40 patients,the abortive remnants were removed completely by hysteroscopy.Two weeks after the surgery,laboratory examination of the patients showed normal blood ?-hCG,and B-ultrasonography revealed no space-occupying mass in the uterus.In the other 16 patients,remnants were detected in the uterine horns after the hysteroscopy,and mifepristone was prescribed.These patients received reexaminations 2 months after the operation,and no abnormal blood ?-hCG or remnants in the uterus was found.Among the 56 patients,33 were followed up for 1-6 months(mean,3 months).During the follow-up,their symptoms including vaginal bleeding or drainage,amenorrhea,and abdominal pain disappeared,and the menstruation became normal.Conclusions Hysteroscopy combined with mifepristone is an effective measure to diagnose and treat abortive remnants.

Objective To investigate the relationship between sleep quality and mental health in the nurses.MethodsThree groups subjects, 53 students of nursing college, 57 advanced students receiving clinical training and 61 clinical nurses, were investigated with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Self Checklist-90 (SCL-90). The standard of having sleep problem was PSQI scores ≥8.ResultsThere were 20.05% of subjects having sleep problem. The total score of PSQI was significantly different among three groups ( P<0.001), but total score of SCL-90 of three groups was not different. The total score of PSQI was correlated positively with the total score of SCL-90.ConclusionSleep quality and mental health are affected each other, and sleep quality is declining gradually from students in nursing college to clinical nurses, but there aren't obvious changes in mental status.

Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Larynx ; abnormalities ; surgery ; Male ; Respiratory System Abnormalities ; surgery ; Vocal Cords ; abnormalities ; surgery

The hydrogen peroxide low temperature plasma sterilization technology solved the problems of thermo-sensitive materials' disinfection and sterilization based on its development and unique characteristics. This paper introduced the researches of clinical application quality control, and showed the hydrogen peroxide low temperature plasma sterilizers were being widely used in hospitals and highly recognized. According to the clinical data and the literatures of the domestic equipment in preliminary application, it could be concluded that the technology maturity of domestic hydrogen peroxide low temperature plasma sterilizers was in a high level. The advantages of using domestic hydrogen peroxide low temperature plasma sterilizers to do disinfection and sterilization included lower cost, safer, faster and non-toxic, etc. Also the management system should be improved and the clinical staff should master the technical essentials, obey the procedures strictly, verify periodically and offer full monitoring to upgrade the quality of sterilization.
Cold Temperature ; Disinfection ; instrumentation ; Hydrogen Peroxide ; chemistry ; Plasma Gases ; chemistry

OBJECTIVEThis study observed the curative effect of sustained negative pressure drainage application on treatment of severe maxillofacial and neck space infection.

METHODSIncision and drainage were performed to treat 18 patients with severe maxillofacial and neck space infection. A small incision was made on the site of the most obvious swelling or fluctuations, and localized negative pressure was applied with a drainage device on the wound during suturing.

RESULTSAmong the 18 patients, 14 were healed, whereas 4 underwent dehiscence of the wound after the operation. Negative pressure was lost as the drainage tubes were removed, and non-negative pressure drainage method was used instead. During the negative pressure treatment, swelling and pain did not increase after the operation. Other complications, such as asphyxia, septic shock, or mediastinal abscess, did not occur. All the patients were healed and eventually discharged from the hospital.

CONCLUSIONSustained negative pressure drainage, which is a modified version of the traditional method of incision and drainage, is an alternative treatment for severe maxillofacial and neck space infection. Such treatment reduces patient pain and eases doctor exertion. Thus, this method provides a new therapeutic strategy for severe maxillofacial and neck space infection.

Objective To investigate the value of LigaSure vessel sealing system for surgery in gastroenteric cancer. Methods From January to September 2009,44 cases of gastroenteric cancer were operated by using LigaSure vessel sealing system,including 13 cases of gastric cancer, 14 cases of colon cancer, 17 cases of rectum cancer. Laparoscopy was employed in 10 cases. Results All the cases were performed successfully. The operation time was 130-250 min, the blood loss was 50-250 ml, and the number of lymph nodes resected was 4-20. None of the cases had serious complications. Conclusion As an optimal hemostatic tool, LigaSure vessel sealing system is safe and feasible for gastroenteric cancer.