AIM: To establish a method for determining baicalin, jasminoidin, cholalic acid and hyodeoxycholic acid in Qingkailing Granules(chololic acid, hyodeoxycholic acid, baicalin, Fructus Gardeniae, Cornu Bubali, Flos Longicerae Japonicae, Radix lsatidis, Concha Margaritifera). METHODS: Part 1 (determination of baicalin and jasminoidin):The HPLC method was carried out on kromasil~(TM)C_(18) column(4.6 mm×150 mm,5 μm) with acetonitrile-water(10: 90)as mobile phase, gradient elution; the UV detection wavelength was at 238 nm. Part 2 (determination of cholalic acid and hyodeoxycholic acid):The HPLC method was carried out on kromasil~(TM)C_(18) column(4.6 mm×150 mm,5 μm) with acetonitrile-water-phosphonic acid(35:65:0.1) as mobile phase,gradient elution;the UV detection wavelength was at 192 nm. RESULTS: The average recoveries were 99.30% with RSD of 0.2% for baicalin; 99.50% with RSD of 0.4% for jasminoidin; 99.04% with RSD of 0.2% for hyodeoxycholic acid; 99.06% with RSD of 0.4% for cholalic acid; respectively. CONCLUSION: The assay demonstrats that the method is simple,it has the adequate accuracy and selectivity to quantify the four active components in Qingkailing Granules.

AIM: To establish a method for determining baicalin,jasminoidin,cholalic acid and hyodeoxycho-lic acid in Qingkailing Granules(chololic acid,hyodeoxycholic acid,baicalin,Fructus Gardeniae,Cornu Bubali, Flos Longicerae Japonicae,Radix Isatidis,Concha Margaritifera). METHODS: Part 1(determination of baicalin and jasminoidin):The HPLC method was carried out on kromasilTMC_18 column(4.6 mm?150 mm,5 ?m) with acetonitrile-water(10∶90)as mobile phase,gradient elution;the UV detection wavelength was at 238 nm.Part 2(determination of cholalic acid and hyodeoxycholic acid):The HPLC method was carried out on kromasilTMC_18 column(4.6 mm?150 mm,5 ?m) with acetonitrile-water-phosphonic acid(35∶65∶0.1) as mobile phase,gradient elution;the UV detection wavelength was at 192 nm. RESULTS: The average recoveries were 99.30% with RSD of 0.2% for baicalin;99.50% with RSD of 0.4% for jasminoidin;99.04% with RSD of 0.2% for hyodeoxycholic acid;99.06% with RSD of 0.4% for cholalic acid;respectively.CONCLUSION: The assay demonstrats that the method is simple,it has the adequate accuracy and selectivity to quantify the four active components in Qingkailing Granules.

Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) or intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is effective for esophageal carcinoma treatment. Compared with conventional radiotherapy, these high precision radiotherapies can significantly improve local control and overall survival. However, local recurrence is still the most common reason for treatment failure. To improve local control, increasing target dose alone is not sufficient, while concurrent chemoradiotherpy may enhance the treatment effect for esophageal carcinoma.

Objective To observe the dynamic expression and location of TGF-β1 and TGF-β receptor Ⅰ ,Ⅱ at different time in an experimental model of rat molars reversible pulpitis, to evaluate the role of TGF-β1 and TGFβ receptor Ⅰ , Ⅱ on pulp injury and repair. Methods The reversible pulpitis animal model was established by drilling the enamel without water cooling and then acid etching dentine. The maxillary and teeth of each animal were made 5μm thick serial slides. The slides were stained with hematoxylin-eosin and SABC immunehistochemical technique and then studied under the light microscope and under image analysis, all the data were statistically analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and t-test. Results Positive staining of TGF-β1 and TβR Ⅰ ,TβR Ⅱ was found in odontoblasts, pulp fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells. In pulpitis stage,the expressions of TGF-β1 and TGF-β receptor Ⅰ , Ⅱ were increased markedly, and showed dynamic changes at different time;TGF-β1 show a peak at 5d and followed by decreased significantly. TGF-β receptor Ⅰ ,Ⅱshowed the highest at 3d ,and then decreased slightly. From 0d to 3 d,TGF-β1 and TGF-β receptorⅠ,Ⅱ showed uptrends, but their uptrends had no direct proportion relationship. Conclusion The results presented here suggested that TGF-β1 and TGF-β receptorⅠ,Ⅱ might play an important role in pulp wound and repair. The inflammatory reaction in response to TGF-β1 was mediated by TGF-β receptorⅠ, Ⅱ; Although TGF-β1 showed a possible function for the TGF-β receptor,but a direct proportion relationship couldn't be concluded.

Compensatory of colateral circulation is a key factor affecting the outcome in patients w ith acute ischemic stroke. This article review s the development of colateral circulation and its affecting factors, and the predictive value of colateral circulation for the outcome in patients w ith acute ischemic stroke.

Objective To explore the distribution and drug resistance of pathogens causing bloodstream infection in patients in a general intensive care unit (GICU),and provide reference for the prevention of bloodstream infection and rational use of antimicrobial agents.Methods From January 2011 to December 2013,clinical data of patients who were diagnosed with bloodstream infection were reviewed retrospectively,detected pathogens and drug resist-ance were analyzed statistically.Results The major pathogens isolated from 385 patients with positive blood culture were gram-negative bacilli,which accounting for 62.34%;isolation rate of gram-positive cocci and fungi was 27.01 % and 10.65% respectively.The top five pathogens were Escherichia coli (18.18%),Pseudomonas aerugi-nosa (16.10%),Staphylococcus aureus (15.59%),Acinetobacter baumannii (13.25%),and Klebsiella pneumoni-ae (9.09%).The detection rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and methicillin-resistant coagulase negative Staphylococcus was 72.55% and 68.34% respectively.Gram-negative bacilli was most sensitive to imipen-em and amikacin (resistant rate was 0 -35.65%).Conclusion Gram-negative bacilli are the main pathogens in blood culture from GICU in this hospital,and drug-resistant rates are high.It’s important to strengthen blood cul-ture of patients with suspected septicemia,use antimicrobial agents rationally and control infection effectively.

Risk factors related to malnutrition were prospectively studied in 82 cases with acute ischemic stroke in our hospital during December 1,2007 and December 31,2008. The incidences of malnutrition on the first and ( 14 ± 1 )th day were 18% (15/82) and 30% (25/82). Study showed that age ( P = 0. 007 ), dysphagia ( P = 0. 043 ), malnutrition on admission ( P = 0. 003 ) were risk factors related to malnutrition on the ( 14 ± 1)th day after admission; there was no interaction between dysphagia and the other two factors, dysphagia was an independent risk factor related to malnutrition after acute ischemic stroke.

Objective To investigate the clinical rating scale appropriate to evaluate neurological impairment of ischemic stroke subtypes classified by Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) criteria. Methods 289 cases of hospitalized patients with ischemic stroke in neurological wards of the first affiliated hospital of Dalian medical university from December 1,2007 to December 31, 2009 were analyzed prospectively. Results The component ratio of ischemic stroke subtypes on the basis of TOAST etiological classification were as follows: UND (36.6%) was the largest, SAO (29.8%) followed,OC (1.7%) was the lowest. In three-month mortality, CE (15.5%) was the most, LAA (11.8%) followed, SAO (1.2%) was the lowest. In three-month relapse rate, LAA (17.6%) was the most, CE (8.6%) followed, SAO (2.4%) was the lowest. The best validity of scale assessment about LAA, CE,UND, SAO subtypes were MESSS (-0.812), ESS (0.816), NIHSS (-0.807), NIHSS (-0.795) respectively, both reliability and operability were set as medium. Conclusion In ischemic stroke subtypes classified by TOAST criteria, UND had the highest incidence (SAO has the highest incidence in the specific etiology), CE mortality was the highest, LAA had the highest rate of recurrence, SAO mortality and relapse rate were the lowest. In ischemic stroke subtypes classified by TOAST criteria, MESSS was the most suitable scale for LAA, the most appropriate scale for CE was ESS, the most appropriate scale for UND, and the SAO was NIHSS.

Malnutrition is significantly correlated with the high mortality and other poor outcomes of stroke;in turn,stroke can increase the incidence of malnutrition.Old age and swallowing dysfunction are independent risk factors of post-stroke malnutrition.The sequential nutritional support with enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition can reduce or avoid the complications of both malnutrition and stroke,and therefore should be considered for stroke patients,especially those who are critically ill.