Objective To explore the effects of family and telephone follow-up on quality of life of the patients with tota1 hip arthroplasty(THA).Methods One hundred and twelve patients with THA were randomly divided into experiment group and control group with 56 cases in each group.The experiment group was treated with rehabilitative instruction by family and telephone follow-up.The control group was treated with outpatient follow-up after leaving the hospital.The living quality in both groups were compared by the medical outcomes study 36-item short-form health survey(SF-36 QOL)one year after leaving the hospital.Results One-year after leaving the hospital,the total score and demension score of experiment group were better than those of the control group.There was significant difference between the control group and in experiment group(P<0.05).Conclusion Family and telephone follow-up is an effective implementation for THA patients to accomplish physiological functional recovery and promote the quality of life.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of transdorsal-to-plantar (TDP) or transplantar-to-dorsal (TPD) retrograde endovascular angioplasty in treating below-the-knee arterial occlusion diseases, and to compare it with conventional anterograde endovascular angioplasty. Methods A total of 96 patients with below-the-knee arterial occlusion diseases (112 diseased lower extremities in total), who were admitted to authors’ hospital during the period from Oct. 2009 to July 2011 to receive conventional anterograde endovascular angioplasty, were enrolled in this study. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. Among the 112 diseased lower extremities, conventional anterograde endovascular angioplasty failed in 27, and TDP or TPD retrograde endovascular angioplasty had to be carried out. A total of 71 patients (85 diseased lower limbs) were successfully treated with conventional anterograde endovascular angioplasty (routine group), while 20 patients (22 diseased lower limbs) were successfully treated with retrograde endovascular angioplasty (retrograde group). The preoperative ankle-brachial index(ABI), the coronary angiography-based thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) flow score, the dorsal or plantar arterial pulse score, the postoperative limb salvage rate and target vessel patency rate were calculated, and the results were compared between the two groups. Results The technical success rate in the retrograde group and the routine group was 75.9% and 74.0%respectively (P>0.05). Preoperative ABI value of the retrograde group and the routine group was 0.55± 0.21 and 0.56±0.14 respectively, after the treatment which increased to 0.93±0.19 and 0.89±0.18 respectively (P>0.05). Preoperative TIMI score of the retrograde group and the routine group was 0.1 ±0.5 and 0.8 ±0.8 respectively, which significantly increased to 2.5±0.6 and 1.8±0.8 respectively (P<0.000 1). In the retrograde group, the blood flow perfusion of the distal foot tissue was improved. The primary target vessel patency rate at 12 months and 24 months after the treatment in the retrograde group and the routine group were 63.6%(14/22), 45.5%(10/22) and 52.9%(45/85), 37.6%(32/85) respectively (P>0.05). Twenty-four months after endovascular angioplasty Kaplan-Meier analysis indicated that the limb salvage rate of the retrograde group and the routine group was 95.5%and 96.5%respectively (P>0.05). Conclusion Compared with conventional anterograde endovascular angioplasty for the treatment of below-the-knee arterial occlusion diseases, retrograde endovascular angioplasty via TDP or TPD path can immediately improve the blood flow with obvious improvement of ABI score, primary target vessel patency rate as well as the limb salvage rate. Therefore, retrograde endovascular angioplasty should be regarded as an effective supplementary technique when anterograde angioplasty fails.

Objective To investigate the manifestations of esophageal motility disorders and evaluate the association between them and dysphagia, laboratory tests and other accessory examinations in patients with Sj(o)gren's syndrome (SS). Methods Esophageal manometry was performed in 31 patients with SS and 18 healthy volunteers by the step pull-through method. Results Decreased upper esophageal sphincter pressure was detected in 19 of the 31 patients (61%) with SS, while 4 of 18 (22%) in controls. The frequency was significantly higher in patients than in healthy controls (P=0.008). Fifteen of 31 patients (48%) showed various patterns of esophageal dysfunction including ineffective esophageal motility in 6 patients, nutcracker esophagus in 3 patients and nonspecific dysmotility in 6 patients. No major differences were found in esophageal parameters (peak amplitude, wave duration and velocity) when comparing primary SS with secondary SS. These esophageal abnormalities were not correlated with clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations and other auxiliary examinations. Conclusion Patients with SS may have esophageal motility disorders, which can presents with different patterns.

ObjectiveTo investigate the status of benefit finding in diabetic patients,and mediating effect of resilience between family support and benefit finding in diabetic patients.MethodsFive hundred and thirteen diabetic patients from a hospital of Harbin were recruited as investigative subjects from September 2015 to June 2016.The resilience scale,family adaptability,cohesion scale and benefit finding scale were used in the study.ResultsThe scores of benefit finding,resilience and family adaptability and cohesion were 55.67±12.87,70.65±10.39 and 104.25±15.38,separately.The total score of family adaptability and cohesion was positively related to the total score of benefit finding(r=0.389,P<0.05).The total score of resilience was positively related to the total score of benefit finding(r=0.155,P<0.05).The total score of family adaptability and cohesion was positively related to the total score of resilience(r=0.112,P<0.05).Benefit finding as the dependent variable,the results of hierarchical regression analysis indicated that family adaptability and cohesion (β=0.382,P<0.01),resilience(β=0.098,P<0.01)entered the regression equation.There was a partial mediating effect of resilience between family support and benefit finding in diabetic patients.The mediating effect was 0.011,accounted for 2.8% of the total effect.The resilience was the important protective factor for benefit finding.ConclusionFamily support has a direct influence on benefit finding and an indirect effect mediated by resilience on benefit finding.

Locoweeds are presently defined as those species of the genera Oxytropis and Astragalus (family Leguminosae) that specifically contain the key toxic constituent,swainsonine.After ingesting locoweeds,livestock can develop poisoning disease characterized by chronic dysfunction of the nervous system,which causes severe economic losses to the pastoral areas.In addition,swainsonine has attracted a great attention from toxicology and medicine fields,due to its dual role of toxicity and pharmacological activity.This review not only summarizes the latest research progress of toxicity and its poisoning mechanism,pharmacological activity,source,and biosynthesis pathway of swainsonine,but also speculates the possible regulatory enzymes involved in the synthesis pathway.Moreover,the future research on swainsonine is also looked ahead,which provide references for the prevention and treatment of locoism.

Objective To explore the training model of nurse specialists in geriatric and study its practical effect. Methods Forty-two nurse specialist participating in the training courses in geriatrics were enrolled in the study. The training was divided into 2 stages: the first one was for 1 month theoretical study together with 2 months clinical practice; the second was for 9 months clinical research on a specific topic. The examinations were done both at the two stages. They were interviewed on their views on theoretical study and internship at the end of first stage. Results The degree of satisfaction with the theoretical course was 91.6%, and the satisfaction degree of internship was 92.9%. The average scores at the end of the final examination and graduation examination were more than 85 points. Toally they were funded with 4 muncipal scientific research programs and 3 municipal patents, and published 9 academic papers. Conclusions The standardized training model is accessible for the nursing because of the training content and form. This model is feasible and effective, and it is worth applying and popularizing in the training of nurse specialist in the future.

group was (1.20 ± 1.09),(1.09 ± 1.04), (0.86 ± 0.42), (1.89 ± 1.30) and that of the control group was (2.40 ± 1.87), (2.34 ± 1.71), (1.60 ± 1.33),(3.49 ± 1.72) respectively, which had statistical significance between the two groups (t=3.139-4.390, P<0.01). the Blood CRP values and CRP positive rate in the observation group, were (6.34±2.74) and 17.14%(6/35) respectively and which of the control group were (10.35±7.37) and 42.86%(15/35), the difference of the two groups was statistically significant (t=2.881, P<0.01 andχ2= 5.250, P < 0.05). Conclusions Topical treatment of acute cellulitis with honey can effectively improve the clinical symptoms, reduce the level of c-reactive protein, which is better than magnesium sulfate wet compress.

Objective To investigate the correlation between the serum ferritin levels and the post-stroke depression (PSD). Methods From July 2014 to October 2015, the inpatients with the first-ever acute ischemic stroke were colected consecutively. Chemiluminescence microparticle immune assay was used to measure the serum ferritin levels within 24 h after admission. Depressive symptoms were screened by using the 17-item Hamilton depression scale (HAMD-17) at 3 months after onset. In patients with a HAMD-17 score ≥7, the depression was further diagnosed according to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition. Results A total of 200 patients with the first-ever acute ischemic stroke were enroled, 55 (27. 5% ) of them were diagnosed as PSD. There were significant differences in the body mass index (BMI), years of education, waist circumference, high sensitive-C-reactive protein, homocysteine, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score (at baseline, discharge, and day 90), mRs score (at discharge and day 90), BI (at discharge and day 90), and the proportions of widowed or solitary patients between the PSD group and the non-PSD group (al P < 0. 05 ). The serum ferritin level in the PSD group was significantly higher than that in the non-PSD group ( median [ interquartile range], 261. 90[142. 10-364. 90] μg/L vs. 164. 40[132. 50- 195. 10] μg/L; Z = - 4. 814, P < 0. 001 ). Multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounding factors showed that the baseline serum ferritin level >136. 375 μg/L was an independent risk factor for PSD (odds ratio 1. 041 per 1-quartile increase, 95%confidence interval 1. 009-1. 239; P = 0. 045). Conclusions The elevated baseline serum ferritin level is associated with PSD.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between autophagy and nuclear factor E2 related factor 2(Nrf2) signaling pathway during high glucose-induced damage to Schwann cells.Methods:RSC96 were cells cultured in vitro and seeded in 96-well plates (1×10 4 cells/ml, 200 μl/well) or in 6-well plates (1×10 6 cells/ml, 2 ml/well) for 48 h. The cells were divided into 3 groups ( n=25 each) using a random number table method: control group (group C), high glucose group (group H) and high glucose+ autophagy agonist rapamycin group ( group H+ RAP). The cells were cultured in the common culture medium in group C. In group H, 50 mmol/L of glucose was added to the culture medium.In group H+ RAP, 50 mmol/L of glucose and 5 μmol/L rapamycin were added to the culture medium.At 48 h of incubation, the growth of cells was observed with inverted phase contrast microscope, the cell viability was measured using MTT method, apoptosis rate was determined by flow cytometry, malondialdehyde (MDA) content was determined by thiobarbituric acid method, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was detected using xanthine oxidase method, and the expression of Nrf2, P62 and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 Ⅱ (LC3 Ⅱ) was determined by Western blot. Results:Compared with group C, the cell viability and SOD activity were significantly decreased, apoptotic rate and MDA content were increased, and expression of Nrf2, P62 and LC3Ⅱ was up-regulated in group H and group H+ RAP ( P<0.05). Compared with group H, the cell viability and SOD activity were significantly increased, apoptosis rate and MDA content were decreased, the expression of Nrf2 and LCII was up-regulated and P62 expression was down-regulated in group H+ RAP ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Enhanced autophagy can activate Nrf2 signaling pathway, which is the endogenous protective mechanism of Schwann cell injury induced by high glucose.

Objectives:To report the clinical experience of combined interventional procedures in the treatment of elderly patients with coexisting two or more cardiovascular diseases in our medical center, and to assess the feasibility, safety and therapeutic efficacy of this management strategy. Methods : Patients were selected to the study if: 1) age ＞65 years; 2) with coexistence of two or more cardiovascular diseases which are indications for interventional therapy; 3) patients' general condition and organ functions allow the performance of combined multiple procedures; 4) the predicted procedure time is within 150 min; 5) the predicted contrast medium dosage is within 300 ml. The criteria we analyzed included procedural type, rocedural time, fluoroscopy time, dosage of contrast medium, success rates of the procedures, complications and in-hospital mortality. All patients were followed up for 30.4 ± 9.3 months,to determine the all-cause mortality, recurrence rates and adverse cardiac events. Results : From January 2000 to December 2004,combined interventional procedures were performed on 136 patients, with 2 procedures on 134 patients and 3 procedures on 2 patients.The mean procedure time was 115.4±11.6 min, the mean fluoroscopy time was 35.7±9.3 min, and the mean dosage of contrast medium used was 183.6±19.4 ml. Procedural success rate was 100%, no procedure related death or major complications occurred.Conclusion: Performed by a competent team, combined interventional procedures in elderly patients with multiple cardiovascular diseases were feasible and relatively safe.