80 male Wistar mice were randomly divided into 8 groups. The effects of the big black Ant preparations (alias Xuanju ) obtained in different ways and their compound preparations in different dosages on the amount of RNA and DNA in the testes of mice were observed. After administration of the preparations for 21 days, the mice were decapitated and the testes were excised and weighed. The RNA and DNA in the testes were isolated andpurified with the method of SDS- phenol and their amounts were measured with UV-VIS spectrophotometry. The results showed that the mean testes weight in the experimental groups was significantly higher than that in the control group (P

Based on ESI web of science,the article analyzed papers published by three Medical Schools from 2001 to 2012 in terms of volume of publication,cited times,discipline distribution,au thors and cooperation,and determined each factor's impact on research output and performance.Sug gestions and advice were given to enhance the overall basic medical science research level.

Deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities is a very common disease clinically and can greatly affect people in their work and life without proper treatment promptly.The author reviewed the etiology,diagnosis,preventive measures and the synthetic therapies for dealing the deep venous thrombosis in the lower extremities,especially concerning the interventional radiology.

Objective To express and preliminary identify scavenger receptor B2 (SCARB2)protein.Methods SCARB2 cDNA was amplified by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)from mRNA extracted from RD cells,and cloned into pMD19-T vector.Expression vector pET28a(+)/SCARB2 was constructed,and SCARB2 protein was expressed in prokaryotic ex-pression system.Obtained recombinant proteins were identified by detection of Western blot using His labeled monoclonal antibody.Results Recombinant SCARB2 proteins,expressed by induction of isopropy-β-D-thiogalactoside (IPTG),were success-fully purified and specifically recognized by His labeled monoclonal antibody.Conclusion SCARB2 proteins could be expressed and identified successfully,which could provide reference for researching mechanism of enterovirus type 71 (EV71)and scavenger re-ceptor protein,and for preparation of SCARB2 monoclonal antibodies.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), featuring as no ionizing radiation, higher soft tissue resolution and multiplanar imaging, has been widely used in the diagnosis of pediatric tumors. Conventional MRI techniques mainly provide information on morphological information of tumors but cannot display physiological and pathological changes in tumors. In recent years, with rapid development of MRI hardware and software, some functional MRI technologies have been applied in clinical practice and have become an important trend on pediatric oncology. These techniques include perfusion-weighted imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, susceptibility weighted imaging. These new technologies can demonstrate the microstructural information of tumors, which will provide more helpful information for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up in pediatric tumors when combined with conventional MRI techniques.

Currently,the diagnosis of malignant pheochromocytoma still faces a big challenge.Neither biochemical nor histological features can be reliably used to distinguish malignancy from benign tumors.Numerous efforts have been applied to identify novel molecular markers to predict malignancy.

The root canal system of mandibular second molar is complex.This article presents one case with type 1-2 mesial root canal of mandibular second molar.The canal was treated by warm gutta percha,and conformed by X-ray examination and dental operating microscopy.

Objective To study the value of B-cell activating factor (BAFF) expression levels in the diagnosis and prog-nosis of children with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Methods Children with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) admitted to our hospital from September 2011 to September 2013 were enrolled in observation group, and healthy check-up chil-dren during the same period were enrolled as controls. The serum levels of B-cell activating factor, platelet antibodies (PAIgG, PAIgM, PAIgA) and platelet count were detected, and curative effect in children with ITP was observed. Results The BAFF, PAIgG, PAIgM and PAIgA levels were higher and platelet count were less in both acute and chronic ITP children than those in normal controls. The difference was signiifcant (P<0.05). The results of linear regression analysis indicated that BAFF levels were positively correlated with PAIgG, PAIgM and PAIgA levels (β=1.87~2.25, P<0.05), and were negatively correlated with platelet count (β=-2.42, P<0.05). Meanwhile, BAFF levels were negatively correlated with curative effect in ITP children (β=-1.88, P<0.05). When the value of BAFF was 1.35, the sensitivity for predicting effective treatment was 0.84 and the speciifcity was 0.75. The area under the ROC curve was 0.85 (95%CI:0.73~0.98, P=0.000). Conclusions The serum BAFF expression was increased and closely related to the level of antiplatelet antibody, platelet count and treatment effect in ITP children, and therefore, was a good indicator for the diagnosis and prognosis of ITP.

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Objective To evaluate transurethral ultrasonic scanning in the diagnosis and staging of bladder tumor. Methods Form 1996 to 2000 transurethral ultrasonography(TUUS) was carried out for 70 cases of bladder cancer and the findings were compared with cystoscopy,transabdominal ultrasonography(TAUS),CT,MRI and pathological studies. Results The diagnosis rate of TUUS has been 99.1% being better than cystoscopy and TAUS.The accurate staging rate was 100.0% in stage T 1 tumors, 95.8% in stage T 2,82.4% in stage T 3 and 55.6% in stage T 4. Conclusions TUUS can clearly reveal the depth of tumor infiltration and therefore is an important method for the diagnosis and staging of early bladder tumor.