Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a sight-threatening chronic complication of diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of acquired blindness in adults. Long-term exposure to the hyperglycemia of diabetes patients leads to the development of DR. Several studies have provided evidence that good diabetes control is important to prevent DR. However, emerging evidence suggests that genes are a significant contributor to an individual's risk of retinopathy. This evidence is from evaluations of familial aggregation and different incidence of DR in racial and ethnic groups. Some groups of patients develop DR despite good control and some escape retinopathy despite poor control. This suggests that the genes are involved in the susceptibility to DR. Genes suggested as having a role include those encoding aldose reductase, nitric oxide synthase, receptor for advanced glycation end products, angiotensin converting enzyme, vascular endothelial growth factors and pigment epithelium-derived factor. An understanding of the role of susceptibility genes will ultimately allow the development of novel therapeutic strategies. This article reviews the role of genetic factors in the etiology and progression of DR.

Objective To explore the relationship betwween the location and efficiency of skin expansion. Methods Total 218 expanders were used in 115 patients between 1994 and 2002. According to the different location of skin expansion, they were divided into 5 groups:face, scalp, neck, chest and posterior auricular skin. Comparison of the location of expanders with expanding time and its complications was performed. Results Incidence of complications in posterior auricular groups was significatnly higher than that in scalp groups ( P

Objective The effectiveness of continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) in clearing cytokines and reducing mortality in endotoxic shock is still controversial. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of CVVH on hemodynamies and plasma proinflammatory cytokines (TNF-?, IL-6, IL-10) during endotoxic shock in sheep. Methods Twelve male sheep weighing 14.5-20.5 kg were randomly divided into two groups of six animals :(A) control group and (B) CVVH group. Endotoxin (L-2880 sigma) 1 mg?kg-1 was infused intravenously(i.v. ) over 30 min and lactated Ringer's solution at 15 mlf44kg-1 f44h-1 for 6h in both groups. In CVVH group (B) CVVH was used for 5 h starting from 1h after the beginning of endotoxin infusion. The animals were anesthetized with midazolam and vecuronium. After tracheal intubation the animals were mechanically ventilated. Femoral artery was cannulated for continuous direct BP monitoring. 5F Swan-Ganz catheter was inserted into pulmonary artery via right internal jugular vein. Cardiac output ( CO), stroke volume ( SV), cardiac index (CI), MPAP, PAWP, SVRI, PVRI and LVSWI were measured, calculated and recorded before endotoxin infusion (T0 , baseline) and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 210 and 360 min (T6) after endotoxin infusion was started. Blood and ultrafiltrate samples were taken at T6 for determination of TNF-a,IL-6 and IL-10 concentrations. Results MAP and SVRI were significantly decreased while HR and SVRI were significantly increased after T, in both groups. MAP and SVRI were significantly higher at T6 in CVVH group than in control group ( P

AlM:To discuss the application of prism alternate cover test ( PACT) and perimeter strabismometry in strabismic operation.METHODS: A total of 145 patients with concomitant esotropia or exotropia, aging 2 ~ 50 years old, were included. They were examined by PACT and perimeter strabismometry before operation. The strabismic operations were performed, the orthotropia rate of postoperation was assessed.RESULTS:Using PACT and perimeter strabismometry, there was a significantly difference of deviating angle ( P<0. 05) in mild and severe strabismic group. But there was no significantly difference of deviating angle (P>0. 05) in moderate strabismic group. The functional cure rate of postoperation was respectively 70. 83%, 67. 01%; the clinical cure rate was 20. 84%, 24. 74%; invalid rate was 8. 33%, 8. 25% .CONCLUSlON: The application of PACT and perimeter strabismometry in strabismic operation design, referring to the eye axial length, this can be helpful of improving the cure rate postoperation and decreasing the danger of reopreation.

Animals ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; therapy ; China ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Phytotherapy

Child ; Child, Preschool ; China ; epidemiology ; Haemophilus Infections ; epidemiology ; immunology ; microbiology ; prevention & control ; Haemophilus influenzae type b ; immunology ; Humans ; Vaccination

ObjectiveTo study a standardization to establish data element in medical data resource share.MethodsThe library of data element's structural glossary items was established frist, then whole data element was established by selecting structural glossary items, finally, the input of data element's character was executed.ResultsA standardization method to establish data element was desigened based on definition, structure and national standard of data element.ConclusionIt's a important work to share medical data resource that establish data element by standardization, and it must be followed correlative standard and select logical method.

Objective To investigate the changes of somatosensory-evoked potential(SEP)during an mild impact spinal cord injury in rats 80 as to evaluate its potential value in prevention of such iatrogenic damage. Methods Twenty-four SD rats weighing(340±28)g were randomly divided into two groups,ie,sham control group(only exposure without impact at C6)and injury group(mild impact spihal cord injury at C6).SEP wss recorded in both groups.The changes of SEP in waveform,amplitude and latency were observed and compared between groups and between operations.The gross dissection and histologic analysis were performed after surgery for comparative study. Results SEP waveforms,amplitude and latency showed no significant change in the sham control group.In contrast,the SEP waveform and amplitude animals showed significant changes in the injury group after impact spinal cord injury and the amplitude was decreased from pre-injury(1.3±0.7)μV to post-injury(0.5±0.4)μV(P<0.05),while the latency showed no significant difference between(11.1±2.1)ms pre-injury and(10.7±1.3)ms post-injury(P>0.05).However,this abnormal change appeared in a temporary period at(5.7±3.2)minutes after impact and lasted for about(7.1±3.3)minutes.Diffused hemorrhagic nidus could be seen in the injured cord,which was not found in the sham control group. Condusions Mild impact spinal cord injury may induce transient abnormalities of SEP in waveform and amplitude,which requires careful monitoring in clinical practice.The sudden change in SEP may be associated with impact and vibration damage to the spinal cord,suggesting timely use of protection measures for spinal cord.

Hallermann's Syndrome ; Humans ; Infant ; Male

Objective To investigate the expression of Fascin-1 protein in colorectal adenocarcinoma,and the relationship with its clinicopathologic features.Methods The expressions of Fascin-1 protein in colorectal adenocarcinoma tissues of 60 cases,colorectal adenoma tissues of 30 cases and normal mucosa tissues (4 cm distance to neoplasm) of 30 cases were detected by Microwave-EliVisionTM immunohistochemistry method,and the relationship between the expression of Fascin-1 protein in colorectal adenocarcinoma tissues and its clinicopathologic characteristics was analyzed.Results The expression of Fascin-1 protein was located in cytoplasm.The positive expression rates of Facsin-1 protein were 3.3% (1/30),30.0% (9/30) and 53.3% (32/60) in normal mucosa tissues,colorectal adenoma tissues and colorectal adenocarcinoma tissues,respectively.The expression of Fascin-1 was gradually increased in these three tissues,and there was statistical difference among the three tissues (P0.05).Conclusion The high expression of Fascin-1 protein is correlated to high invasion ability and lymph node metastasis,which can play as a sensitive index in predicting the invasion and metastasis of colorectal adenocarcinoma.