Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a common bleeding disease in children.Recent advances has indicated that such factors as decreased platelet,fear of bleeding,prognosis,therapy associated side effect and restricted activities,usually decreased quality of life of patients and their parents.This review focuses on domestic and overseas researches on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with ITP,in order to attract more scholars' attention.HRQoL should be recommended as an important indicator in treatment and management of ITP.

Many kinds of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)exist in the indoor air,the chemical reaction will occur among the pollutants when O3 and NO2 exist simultaneously.This reaction can severely impact the indoor air quality and produce some adverse effects on human health.The main chemical reactions among the indoor air pollutants and the potential health effects associated with inhalation exposure to the products of the chemical reaction in the indoor air were discussed in the present paper.The study of the chemical reactions among indoor VOCs is very important for human health and is helpful for revising the Indoor Air Quality Standard and making the 'Ecologic Label' of building materials.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic values of tumor M2-PK in lung cancer.Methods The concentration of Tumor M2-PK in plasma was detected by ELISA in 106 health controls,77 benign lung disease patients and 92 lung cancer patients.Results TuM2-PK concentration in plasma and the positive rate were singificantly higher in lung cancer(22.1 U/m1,71%)than that in benign lung disease and in health controls(10.5 U/ml,4% and 8 U/ml,3%)(P

Objective To investigate the efficiency of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) with Fluency stent in improving the hepatic and renal function and survival rate in patients with decompensated cirrhosis.Methods The decompensated cirrhosis patients who were treated in our hospital from May 2008 to September 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.One group of patients (n =48) undergoing TIPS was randomly selected as treatment group,while another group of patients (n =48) treated by medicine and therapeutic endoscope was randomly chosen as control group.Clinical data and fellow-up data were retrospectively reviewed.There was no significant deviation in baseline characteristics (age,gender composition,etiology,renal function,hepatic function et al) among all the patients before the operations; The laboratory results of hepatic and renal function in 2 groups before and after operation (1 week,20 days,3 months,6 months,1 year,2 years,3 years) were recorded and compared with independent samples t-test or Wilcoxon rank sum test.The survival rates of two groups in 3 years were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival curve and compared with Chi-square test.Results Three years after the operation,there were significant differences between the treatment group and the control group in AST(70.8 vs.108.7 U/L,Z =-2.958,P ＜ 0.05) and TBIL (51.2 vs.76.2 μmol/L,Z =-2.004,P ＜ 0.05).The Cr value of the 3rd year after the treatment were (9928.2 ± 2363.8) in the the control group and (7742.1 ± 2845.6) μmol/L in the treatment group(t =-2.074,P ＜ 0.05).BUN of the 1st,2nd and 3rd years after the treatment were (2.0 ± 1.1),(2.3 ± 1.5),(2.5 ± 1.3) mmol/L in the treatment group,while it was (2.6 ± 1.1),(3.8 ±1.2),(5.4 ± 1.1)mmol/L in the control group.There was significant difference between the 2 groups (t =-2.222,-3.940 and-6.110,P ＜ 0.05).Comparing the survival rate in the 2 groups with Kaplan-Meier survival curve,the 3 year survival rate in the treatment group was 46.2％,while in the control group it was only 30.0％ (x2 =6.341,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Compared with medicine therapy and therapeutic endoscopy,TIPS with Fluency stent may improve the hepatic function,renal function and survival rate in liver cirrhosis patients.It is a safe and effective therapy choice for patients with decompensated cirrhosis.

OBJECTIVETo explore the feasibility of the treatment of upper eyelid sulcus using the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene implanted in orbit.

METHODSFrom July 2009 to April 2011, a total of 16 patients with upper eyelid sulcus were treated for recreating youthful periorbital appearance. To correct this kind of clinical characteristic, expanded polytetrafluoroethylene with different size were used as the orbital implant to restore the orbital contents and reinforce the bony support. upper eyelid sulcus was reversed effectively.

RESULTSWith average 2.5 year follow up, upper eyelid sulcus of 16 cases was reversed effectively. No postoperative complication related to globe or affected normal physical function was found.

CONCLUSIONSThe technique of orbital implantation with Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene is beneficial for the treatment of the upper eyelid sulcus.

Blepharoptosis ; surgery ; Eyelids ; surgery ; Feasibility Studies ; Humans ; Orbit ; Polytetrafluoroethylene ; therapeutic use ; Postoperative Complications

Background:Pancreatic cancer is obscure in onset and progresses rapidly with very poor prognosis. Photodynamic therapy( PDT)has been developed as a novel anti-tumor treatment modality since 1980s. At present,there are only limited researches on pancreatic cancer treated with PDT in vivo. Aims:To investigate the efficacy of quantum dots-RGD ( QDs-RGD)based PDT combined with gemcitabine for treatment of pancreatic cancer xenograft in nude mice. Methods:QDs-RGD probe was synthesized and nude mice bearing pancreatic cancer xenograft was established. Nude mice were imaged at 1,5,10 and 24 hours after injection of QDs-RGD and QDs by in vivo imaging system. Forty model nude mice were randomly divided into five groups:control group( without any treatment),simple illumination group( laser 630 nm, 120 J/cm2,20 min),PDT group(QDs-RGD 0. 5 nmol+laser irradiation),gemcitabine group(gemcitabine 50 mg/kg)and combination group(QDs-RGD 0. 5 nmol+laser irradiation+gemcitabine 50 mg/kg). All the nude mice were sacrificed 18 days later. Tumor weight and volume were measured and tumor inhibition rate was calculated. Results:Fluorescence of tumor was shown 1 hour after injection and became clearest at the 5th hour,then showing a decrescendo trend. Density of QDs surrounding tumor was significantly less than that of QDs-RGD and faded away at the 10th hour. Tumor weight and volume in PDT group,gemcitabine group and combination group were all significantly lower than those in control group and simple illumination group(P<0. 01),and those in combination group were significantly lower than those in PDT group and gemcitabine group(P <0. 05). No significant differences in tumor weight and volume were found between control group and simple illumination group(P >0. 05),as well as between PDT group and gemcitabine group(P >0. 05). Tumor inhibition rate in combination group,gemcitabine group and PDT group was 70. 5%,43. 5% and 37. 1%, respectively. Conclusions:QDs-RGD based PDT combined with gemcitabine can inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer xenograft in nude mice,which introduces a new idea to the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Objective To evaluate the effect of morphine on the proliferation and migration of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells in an in vitro experiment.Methods The experiment was performed in 2 parts.Experiment Ⅰ Human HCC cells were inoculated in 6-well plates at a density of 2×105 cells/well (2 ml/well) and divided into 6 groups (n=12 each) using a random number table:control group (C group) and 10,25,50,100 and 200 ng/ml morphine groups (M1-M5 groups).Morphine at the final concentration of 10,25,50,100 and 200 ng/ml was added in M1-M5 groups,respectively.The equal volume of phosphate buffer solution was added in group C.The cells were cultured or incubated for 48 h.The expression of μ1-opioid receptor (MOR1) mRNA was measured by real-time polymerase chain reaction.The expression of MOR1 was detected by Western blot in C and M4 groups.Experiment Ⅱ Human HCC cells were inoculated in 96-well plates (1×103 cells/well) or in Transwell chambers(200 μl) and divided into 2 groups (n=9 each) using a random number table:control group (C group) and morphine group (M group).Morphine was added at the final concentration of 100 ng/ml in group M,and the equal volume of phosphate buffer solution (final volume 100 μl/well) was added in group C.The cells were cultured or incubated for 7 days.The cell proliferation was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium assay at 1-7 days of incubation or culture.The cell migration was determined by Transwell chamber assay at 30 h of incubation or culture.Results Experiment Ⅰ Compared with group C,the expression of MOR1 mRNA was significantly up-regulated in M1-M5 groups,and the expression of MOR1 was significantly up-regulated in group M4 (P<0.01).Compared with group M4,the expression of MOR1 mRNA was significantly down-regulated in M1-M3 and M5 groups (P<0.01).Experiment Ⅱ Compared with group C,the cell proliferation was significantly enhanced on 4th-7th days of incubation,and the number of cells passing through Transwell chambers was increased in group M (P<0.05 or 0.01).The cell proliferation was gradually enhanced on 4th-7th days of incubation in group M (P<0.05).Conclusion Morphine can promote the proliferation and migration of human HCC cells,and the mechanism is related to up-regulation of MOR1 expression in an in vitro experiment.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the effects of dobutamine on hemodynamics,tissue perfusion and respiratory function in patients with ARDS caused by septic shock. METHODS:Totally 26 patients with ARDS caused by septic shock were given Dobu-tamine hydrochloride injection 5 μg/(kg·min) by continuous pump for 20 min ,increasing by 5 μg/(kg·min) every 20 min to 15μg/(kg·min)for 6 h. Mean artery pressure(MAP)maintained at about 65 mmHg during continuous pump. Hemodynamic index-es [HR,MAP,cardiac output(CO),stroke volume(SV),total end diastolic volume(GEDV),intrathoracic blood volume index (ITBI),extravascular lung water index (ELWI),systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI)],tissue perfusion indexes (norepi-nephrine,urine volume,blood oxygen saturation,blood lactate)and ventilator parameter indexes(positive breathing pressure,min-ute ventilation volume,respiratory rate,peak inspiratory pressure and plateau pressure)of all patients were recorded before medica-tion,6,24,48 h after medication. RESULTS:There were no statistical significances in HR,MAP,GEDV,ITBI,blood oxygen saturation,blood lactate and respiratory rate before and after treatment (P>0.05). CO,SV,urine volume and minute ventilation volume of all patients 6,24,48 h after medication were significantly higher than before medication,and those indexes increased gradually as medication time. ELWI,SVRI,positive breathing pressure,peak inspiratory pressure and plateau pressure of all pa-tients after medication were significantly lower than before medication,and those indexes decreased gradually as medication time, with statistical significance(P<0.05). The levels of norepinephrine in all patients 24,48 h after medication were significantly low-er than before medication and 6 h after medication,with statistical significance(P<0.05);but there was no statistical significance between before medication and 6 h after medication(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:The early application of dobutamine ELWI,tis-sue perfusion and respiratory function in patients with ARDS caused by septic shock,and can keep hemodynamics stable.

Objective To understand the eco-hydraulics characteristics of Biomphalaria straminea,the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni. Methods The drainage method and settlement tube method were applied to measure B. straminea's den-sity and hydrostatic settling velocity respectively. Results The density of B. straminea was 1.04-1.16 g/cm3,and the average value was 1.08 g/cm3. The hydrostatic settling velocity was 2.32-12.92 cm/s. Conclusions The eco-hydraulics characteristics of B. straminea is different from Oncomelania hupensis,and more attention should be paid to the hydraulic measures for the con-trol of B. straminea.

Objective To investigate the prevalence rates of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) and antimicrobial use in a psychiatric hospital.Methods The annual cross-sectional survey on HAI among all hospitalized psychiatric patients from 0:00 to 24:00 of June 20, 2012-2015 were conducted, HAI during 4 years were analyzed.Results A total of 2 584 hospitalized patients were surveyed, 47 patients had 48 episodes of HAI, the prevalence rate and case prevalence rate of HAI were 1.82% and 1.86% respectively;prevalence rates in 2012-2015 were 2.09%, 1.56%, 1.48%, and 2.11% respectively(x2=1.23, P=0.75).The top three departments of high prevalence rates were male section of medical rescue department(3.80%), male section of acute intervention department(3.31%), and department of geriatric psychiatry(2.78%).The top three infection sites were upper respiratory tract (31.91%), lower respiratory tract (29.79%), and gastrointestinal tract(14.89%);28 strains of pathogenic bacteria were detected, the top three pathogens were Escherichia coli (28.58%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (17.86%), and Staphylococcus aureus (14.29%);antimicrobial use rates in 2012-2015 were 10.91%, 5.78%, 5.41%, and 5.06% respectively, which decreased year by year(x2=23.13,P<0.01).Conclusion Prevalence rates of HAI in four consecutive years maintained a low level in this hospital, antimicrobial usage rates decreased year by year.