ObjectiveTo describe the use of endoscopic technique for exposure of the mandibular ramus-condyle unit(RCU) to facilitate reduction and rigid fixation of the fractures.MethodsSixteen patients ( 18 sides) with diagnosis of subcondylar fracture ( 11 sides),condylar neck fracture ( 2 sides ),and mandibular ramus fracture (5 sides ),who underwent endoscopic exposure of the RCU and fixation with miniplates by an extraoral or transoral approach.Six sides were no displacement,10 sides were obvious displacement,and 2 sides were dislocation.ResultsAll patients had successful treatment of fractures of the mandibular RCU,all patients showed quick recovery to preinjury occlusion.Followed up 12-36 months,normal temporomandibular joint function was noted in all patients.No patient had marginal mandibular nerve weakness or other complications.ConclusionsIt demonstrates the feasibility of endoscopic access to the RCU for treatment of the fractures.The procedures can be performed with minimal morbidity and functional impairment.

Objective: To examine the effects of berberine on atherosclerosis and plasma levels of lipid in rabbits. Methods: 18 male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups: control group, untreated cholesterol-fed group, and berberine treated group, which were fed for 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, plasma levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were measured enzymatically by automatic facilities and the aorta was harvested for pathologic morphology observation. Results: The aorta plaque/intima size (P/I) was 0%, (59.6 ± 13.7) % and (36.3 ± 16.5) % in control, untreated cholesterol-fed group and berberine treated group respectively by pathologic morphology observation (P < 0.01). The maximum plaque thickness, the average plaque thickness, the degree of aortic stenosis and the proportion of the intimal circumference occupied by atheroma of 3 groups were different from each other significantly (P < 0.01). Plasma levels of TC and HDLC in berberine treated group were decreased significantly (by 28.88% and 40.94% respectively) compared with that in untreated cholesterol-fed group (P < 0.01). Plasma levels of HDLC and TG in berberine treated group showed no difference from untreated cholesterol fed group (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Berberine can decreased plasma levels of TC and HDL C and suppress the progression of atherosclerosis and stabilize the plaque in experimental atherosclerosis.

Objective To compare the effect of electroacupuncture at head points and body points on glucose metabolism of the cerebral motor function regions in normal subjects.Methods To observe the change of glucose metabolism of cerebral motor area in normal subjects between before and after acupuncture during the movement by PET.Talairach coordinates(Atlas of brain) and statistical parametric mapping(SPM) software were used to deal with the acquired imaging data.Results ① Acupuncture at Baihui(GV20) and left Qubin(GB7) could increase metabolism of glucose in bilateral Lps and precuneus,the activation of left area in the brain being more significant.②Acupuncture at right Quchi(LI11) and Zusanli(ST36) change metabolism of glucose in left gyrus precentralis,right loblus paracentralis,right gyrus frontalis medialis,both cerebellums and both putarnens.Conclusion All acupoints can change glucose metabolism in cerebral structures related to motor function in the bilateral cerebral hemispheres,different acupoints active different motor areas.The function of acupuncture is a kind of comprehensive regulative process.

OBJECTIVE:To screen the formulae of norfloxacin zinc(NF-Zn) suspended granules using uniform design METHODS:The uniform design with 5 levels and 4 factors was employed to screen five formulae of NF-Zn and sedimentation rate,granularity,dissolubility,moisture content and taste of these granules were evaluated and scored The total score of each formula was regressed with the 4 factors by computer RESULTS:The results of regression equation suggested that the optimum formula was NF-Zn 0 2g,CMS-Na 0 25g,2%PVP and manitol 0 55g in each packet CONCLUSION:It is effective and convenient to optimize the formula of NF-Zn granules by uniform design

bjective To induce a treatment program of evidence-based acupuncture and moxibustion for oculomotor paralysis by retrieving and analyzing the current literature for improving clinic technology.MethodsOne case was used as example and it was introduced how to raise clinical questions,retrieve relative literature,evaluate the retrieval literature and at last,stipulate treatment program based on the retrieval evidences.ResultsThe acupuncture and moxibustion treatment program for oculomotor paralysis established by evidence-based medicine was adopted to treat the patient for 10 times,as a result the patient got much better.Conclusion: Through clinically raising questions,searching for evidence,analyzing evidence,making a strategy decision,practicing evidence-based course,the patient could attain satisfactory therapeutic effect,and the physician could raise theoretical level and clinical ability.

Benign infantile convulsions associated with mild gastroenteritis (BICE),known as convulsions with mild gastroenteritis,is a kind of non-febrile convulsions disease associated with acute infantile gastroenteritis.Patients with BICE often have mild gastroenteritis and tonic-clonic seizure manifestation,but no apparent disturbance of water,electrolyte and acid base was observed.BICE,the main etiological agent of which is Rotavirus,is a kind of self-limited disease with favorable prognosis,and no requiring of continuous anticonvulsant treatment.

To study the changes in median frequency (MF) from a surface electromyogram of skeletal muscles and functional assessment of chronic illness therapy (FACIT) figure scale scores for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) before and after Tuina treatment.

Objective To study the effect of medically activated charcoal on serum phosphorus level and calcium-phosphorus products in dialysis patients with poorly controlled hyperphosphatemia. Methods A single-center,prospective,self-controlled study was performed.Medically activated charcoal was administered 4.5-7.2 g per day with meals for three months to hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis patients with hyperphosphatemia after taking calcium-based phosphate binders.The levels of blood phosphorus,calcium,calcium-phosphorus products,intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH),albumin and hemoglobin were detected before and after the treatment.The results were analyzed using paired t-test. Results After 3 months of treatment,the patients' serum phosphorus level was significantly reduced from (2.16 ±0.34) mmol/L (pretreatment) to (1.85±0.30) mmol/L (post-treatment) (P＜0.01).Similarly,the serum calciumphosphorus products were lowered from pre-treatment level of (63.93 ±8.83) mg2/dl2 to posttreatment of (54.12±8.37) mg2/dl2 (P＜0.01).Serum albumin level was slightly reduced from (41.7±2.9) g/L to (40.1±2.2) g/L (P=0.001).In contrast,there were no significant changes in serum calcium and iPTH levels when compared pre- to post-treatment values (P=0.734 and P=0.665,repectively). Conclusion In combination with calcium-based phosphate binder therapy,oral medically activated charcoal can effectively reduce the levels of blood phosphorus and calciumphosphorus products in dialysis patients with refractory hyperphosphatemia.

Objective To know about the influences of KTH integrated intervention on the blood pressure and quality of life of elderly patients with essential hypertension so as to explore the effective model of health education suitable for them. Methods 120 elderly hypertensive patients recruited from the community in Hengyang city were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group, each group had 60 patients. The experimental group accepted KTH integrated intervention weekly, and control group was accepted routine hypertension education monthly. The blood pressure was taken before, during and after intervention. Meantime the quality of life was surveyed with WHOQOL- 100 questionnaires before and after the intervention. Results The systolic pressure and diastolic pressure in the experimental group were more lower than those before intervention and those of the control group after intervention. The hypertension of the experimental group was more stable as the time passed. There were distinguished differences between two groups in the quality of life, physical, psychological, social relationships, environmental and spirituality domain. However, there was no distinguished differences between two groups in the domain of independence. Conclusions KTH integrated intervention can make elderly hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure stable and improve their quality of life.