[Objective] To observe the therapeutic effect of Qianyang Dingxuan Decoction (QDD) for hypertension with yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity. QDD is mainly composed of Concha Haliotidis, Ostrea, Os Draconis, Concha Margaritifera Usta, Caulis et Folium Polygoni Multiflori, Radix paenonicae Alba, etc.. [Methods] Sixty cases (Group A) of essential hypertension were treated with QDD and 30 were in positive control group (Group B). Therapentic effect in the two groups were compared. [Results] The total effective rate was 93.3% in Group A and 76.7% in Group B, the difference being significant ( P 0.05). Effect of QDD in relieving symptoms was superior to Group B ( P

BACKGROUND: Related studies have confirmed that the experimental results and short-term clinical outcomes of artificial ligaments are satisfactory that the artificial ligaments can restore the stability of knee joint as soon as possible and ensure motor function. OBJECTIVE: To summarize the basic and clinical research progress of artificial ligaments. METHODS: The articles regarding artificial ligaments in repair of knee joint cruciate ligament injury were retrieved from Wanfang database, CNKI and PubMed database during 1985 to 2015 by computer. The keywords were “cruciate ligament injuries, artificial ligament, biological materials” in Chinese and English, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with autologous and al ogenic ligaments, artificial ligament has good mechanical properties, and can get sufficient tensile strength and joint stability immediately after implantation, so as to ensure the cruciate ligament reconstruction of the knee joint. Artificial ligament technology has experienced carbon fiber ligament, polyester material and stent artificial ligaments. As a new type of polyester artificial ligament, LARS artificial ligament shows a good biocompatibility, on which, cel s can adhere, proliferate and differentiate wel . However, the controversies over the use of artificial ligament stil exist, and its long-term clinical effects stil need further observation. Further researches regarding the material selection, shape bionic design, weaving and surgical techniques of artificial ligaments are stil further needed.

BACKGROUND: The use of tissue engineering technology to build a functional meniscus is a new idea for repair of meniscus injury. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the research progress of seed cells and scaffold materials in tissue-engineered meniscus repair. METHODS: A computer-based search of CNKI and PubMed was performed for articles related to tissue-engineered meniscus repair published from 1996 to 2015. The keywords were meniscal repair, meniscal injury, tissue engineering, tissue-engineered meniscus, biomaterials, stem cells in Chinese and English, respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Tissue-engineered meniscus reconstruction is a more viable method for repair of meniscus injury. Mesenchymal stem cells are pluripotent cells that are ideal seed cells for tissue-engineered meniscus reconstruction. Scaffolds are one of important factors for meniscus repair, and natural meniscal scaffolds play an important role. Selection and development of scaffold materials for meniscus tissue engineering have experienced a rapid development period from a single material to composite materials. Composite materials make up a lot of shortcomings and deficiencies that a single material has, and open up new ideas for developing new materials. Meniscal tissues with geometric shapes can be constructed using tissue engineering technology. However, the long-term observation of the biological properties of meniscal tissues is necessary, and from basic to clinic, there is still a lack of reliable data to prove the effect of tissue engineering technology in the meniscus repair.

Acrylamide(AA)is a chemical used in many industries around the world and more recently was found to form naturally in foods cooked at high temperatures.Acrylamide was shown to be a neurotoxicant,reproductive toxicant,and carcinogen in animal species.Only the neurotoxic effects were observed in humans and only at high levels of exposure in occupational settings. The present review is a synopsis of research on the genotoxicity and reproductive toxicant of acrylamide.

Objective To study the assessment value of enhanced CT for axillary lymph node in breast cancer.Methods 71 patients meeting the inclusion criteria in our hospital were reviewed.They had level Ⅲ lymph nodes pathologically confirmed for almost 2 years.CT scan by a 64-detector row scanner were performed from the lower edge of breast to neck.CT images were analyzed from these aspects:with or without lymph node enlargement; the size and shape of the lymph nodes; lymph node with or without enhancement.Through the determination of CT net increase value,the metastasizing lymph node signs were explored.Diagnostic index of axillary lymph nodes imaged by breast sonography and enhanced CT were calculated separately.The size of level Ⅲ lymph node and CT net increase value were statistically analyzed.The correlation of metastasizing level Ⅲ lymph node and tumor location was analyzed.Results The accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and positive predictive value of diagnosed axillary lymph node was 70.4％,85.7％,64.0％,and 50.0％ by three-dimensional ultrasound and 88.7％,90.6％,83.3％,and 94.1％ by enhanced CT.The accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and positive predictive value of diagnosed level Ⅲ lymph node was 95.8％,90.5％,98.0％,and 95.0％ by enhanced CT.The maximal diameter of level Ⅲ lymph node was ＞ (8.7 ± 1.3) mm and the short diameter was ＞ (5.3 ±0.5) mm.CT net increase value was ＞ (50.0 ±9.0) HU.The shape of lymph nodes was mainly round or oval solid.Conclusions The diagnosis rate for level Ⅲ lymph node is obviously higher by enhanced CT than by three-dimensional ultrasound.There is no obvious correlation between level Ⅲ lymph node and tumor location.

Objective To screen out the effective constituents with estrogenic action in Fructus psoraleae. Methods Fructus psoraleae was separated by using systemic solvent distillation method, and the effective fraction was screened out by the experiment of increasing the uterine weight in mice. Then the petroleum fraction was separated by sil; ca gel chromatrography and the effective constituent was screened by the experiment of increasing the uterine weight in mice. Results High-dose(5g/kg) of the petroleum fraction showed obvious estrogenic action (P

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of rh-endostatin combined with cantharidin sodium vita-min B6 in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS:180 patients diagnosed as advanced NSCLC were divided into group A,group B and group C ,with 60 cases in each group according to random number table meth-od. 3 groups were all given gemcitabine+cisplatin(GP)chemotherapy plan;Group B additionally received Rh-endostatin injection 7.5 mg/m2 intravenously for 3 h,d1-14;group C was additionally given Cantharidin sodium vitamin B6 injection 40 ml intrave-nously,qd,d1-14,on the basis of group B. every 21 days for a cycle,evaluation of therapeutic effect after 2 cycles. The clinical benefit rate,quality improvement rate of life,time to progression (TTP) and the occurrence of ADR were observed in 3 groups. RESULTS:The clinical benefit rate of groups A,B and C were 40.0%,58.3%,71.6% respectively,the quality improvement rate of life in 3 groups were 28.3%,41.7%,56.7% respectively,the differences were statistically significant among those groups(P<0.05). The median TTP of groups A,B and C were 126,190 and 195 days,TTP of groups B and C were significantly longer than that of group A,with statistical significance (P<0.05);there was no significant difference between group B and group C(P>0.05). The rates of leukopenia,thrombocytopenia,nausea and vomiting in group C were significantly lower than those of group A and B,with statistical significance(P<0.05);there was no statistical significance between group A and B(P>0.05). CONCLU-SIONS:Rh-endostatin combined with cantharidin sodium vitamin B6 can significantly improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC on the basis of the GP chemotherapy,while reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy drugs,improve the quality of life and prolong the survival time.

Objective To evaluate diagnostic value of the combined examination of ultrasound , contrast-enhanced CT and physical examination in axillary lymph node status in breast cancer .Methods 316 cases of breast cancer were studied from Jan .2012 to Dec.2013.The axillary lymph nodes were divided into negative group, suspicious negative group , suspicious positive group and positive group by physical examination , axillary ultrasound , and contrast-enhanced breast CT imaging .ROC curve was used to evaluate diagnostic value and the sensitivity,specificity,and accuracy were analyzed .Results The evaluation model presented the AUC of 0.859. The accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value was 91.3%, 93.8%, 92.5%, 94.0%and 90.9%in negative group and positive group .Conclusion This evaluation method can accurately predict the axillary lymph node status and may be instructive to clinical operation mode selection .

Objective To find out the factors which would be likely to affect the occurrence of lactation mastitis.Methods 216 patients with lactation mastitis,who met our grouping criteria,were chosen for survey and clinical data collection.Their age,time of onset,mode of delivery,post-partum colostrum time,mastering of breast-feeding skills,feeding habits,occurring site of their mastitis and other data were input into SPSS 17.0 software,respectively,to perform retrospective analysis.Results Patients' average age and their age of first breast-feeding were all 30 years old ; the average age of their first pregnancy were 27 years old.Their initial post-natal breast-feeding was about 2 to 4 days.The onset of incidence of mastitis was about 28 days post-natal.First,second and third pregnancy patients represented 1/3 of the total patients respectively.63.4％ patients had cesarean delivery and only 36.6％ patients had vaginal delivery; 91.7％ were outpatients and 8.3％ patients were inpatients.10.6％ patients had abscess and 89.4％ patients hadn't.The distribution ratio of inflammation in the upper outer,lower outer,lower inner and upper inner quadrants of the breast was 30.6％,48.1％,19％,2.3％ respectively.If the mode of delivery is considered as a factor to investigate incidence time of mastitis and postpartum colostrums time,no significant difference between the two groups was found (P ＞ 0.05).Our survey indicated that 79.2％ patients did not have any knowledge of breastfeeding,8.8％ patients got the breast-feeding knowledge from their mothers,11.6％ patients got the breastfeeding knowledge from books or web resources,only 0.5％ of the patients participated in the training of breast-feeding.76.9％ patients never had breast massage,19％ of patients had a few times of massage,2.8％ of patients had occasional massage,and only 1.4％ of patients had regular breast massage with the help of their family.85.6％ patients didn't have their breasts emptied from breast-feeding to incidence of mastitis,11.6％ patients occasionally emptied their breasts,and only 2.8％ of patients can ensure one side of the breasts emptied daily.56.5％ patients used lying position with the lower breast as the most common breastfeeding posture,37％ patients used sitting position,only 6.5％ of patients used lying position with the upper breast.The correlation analysis of breeding posture and occurring site of lactation mastitis revealed that the Spearman coefficient was-0.14,P value was 0.04,which is statistically significant,suggesting there is correlation between occurring sites of lactation mastitis and breeding posture.Conclusions Mothers need to master breast-feeding skills including breast massage,breast milk emptying and breast-feeding postures to prevent the occurrence of mastitis.Furthermore,gravity probably affects the occurring sites of mastitis through its impact on patients' preferred breast-feeding postures.

Objective To discuss the role of miRNA-374a in invasion and metastasis of breast cancer.Methods Breast tissues from 48 patients(32 patients with breast cancer)were classified into high invasive and metastatic group(HIMG,group A),low invasive and metastatic group(LIMG,group B),and normal group (group C).Each group contained 16 specimens.6 samples were selected randomly from each group and were detected by microRNA array.Key microRNA (miRNA-374a)was selected and its target protein(BMP-2) was predicted by bioinformatics software.The rest 10 specimens of each group were detected by real-time qRT-PCR and Western blot to test the content of miRNA-374a,mRNA and protein of BMP-2.Correlation analysis was performed between miRNA and the target protein.SPSS 18.0 was used to make statistical analysis.Results The relative content of miRNA-374a was higher in group C than in group B,higher in group B than in group A(P ＜ 0.05).BMP-2 mRNA level was higher in group A and group B than in group C (P ＜ 0.05).The expression level of BMP-2 protein was lower in group C than in group B,lower in group B than in group A(P ＜0.05).Correlation analysis showed that miRNA-374a was negatively correlated with BMP-2 protein(P =-0.412 8).Conclusion miRNA-374a inhibits the invasion and metastasis by regulating BMP-2 in human breast cancer.