Distinction between the traditional Chinese medicine amber and its counterfeit was studied by polarizing microscope and electron microscope, and trace clements analyse d by plasma spectroscopy. Results showed that the counterfcit of amber is opal, which contains the same thirty-five kinds of trace elements as coal amber. The total amount of Ca, Mg, Al,and Fe contained in opal is 10 to 70 times more than that contained in coal amber, whichcau provide a basis for the appraisal of coal amber and opal.

In the PROFESS and TRANSCEND trials,telmisartan(80 mg daily),compared with placebo,reduced systolic blood pressure by about 4 mmHg,but did not influence the primary composite cardiovascular endpoint.The difference between the ACCOMPLISH and ALLHAT trials in the amlodipine-diuretic comparison might be attributed to the combination of amlodipine with an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor in the ACCOMPLISH trial,which provided further evidence that by smoothly controlling blood pressure over 24 hours amlodipine prevent vascular events better than other antihypertensive drugs.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic role of glucocorticoid in treating cytomegalovirus (CMV) severe pneumonia after kidney transplantation. Methods Two groups of patients with CMV severe pneumonia after kidney transplantation were analyzed. The therapeutics for 12 patients of group A included the elimination of immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporine (or tacrolimus) and cellcept, the use of antiviral drug such as gancyclovir, measures to prevent and cure other bacterial and fungal infections, supportive therapies and suck of oxygen or mechanical ventilation by respirators. Except for the above therapies, methylprednisolone was routinely injected to those 14 patients of group B. At the beginning, the dose of methylprednisolone was 120 mg/day to 150 mg/day. Three to five days later, the dose was decreased to 80 mg/day. The dose was further decreased to 40 mg/day when patients’ signs were improved. After patients’ signs were excluded, prednisone was taken orally in place of methylprednisolone. In our patients, methylprednisolone was used for average 12 days, ranging from 8 to 21 days. Results Among the patients of group A, 9 (75 %) were treated with mechanical ventilation by respirators, 7 ( 58.33 %) died and 2 ( 16.67 %) received dialysis due to dysfunction of the transplanted kidneys. Among the patients of group B, 4 ( 28.57 %) were treated with mechanical ventilation by respirators, 2 ( 14.29 %) died and no case with the transplanted kidney loss was found. There were significant differences between the two groups on the probability of using mechanical ventilation by respirators and the mortality (P= 0.047 and P= 0.038 respectively). In the patients of group B, no severe side effects caused by methylprednisolone were found. Conclusion The treatment with proper dose of methylprednisolone may extenuate effectively the inflammatory reaction from the CMV severe pneumonia after kidney transplantation while reduce the rejection related to the absence of other immunosuppressants and decrease the mortality and the rate of transplanted kidney loss.

Objective To compare the long-term effect and safety between tacrolimus (FK506) and cyclosporine (CsA) in patients receiving cadaveric renal transplantation. Method A total of 210 patients were randomized to FK506 and CsA after cadaveric renal transplantation, and were followed up for 12-32 months for the variation of trough concentration in whole blood, the incidence of acute rejection and chronic rejection, one-year survival rate of patient/graft, variation of creatinine level, impairment of liver function and glucose metabolism and lipid metabolism, incidence of infection, and side effects. Results The variation of trough concentration of FK506 was similar to CsA. The incidence of acute rejection was significantly lower in FK506 group than in CsA group ( 16.3 % vs 33.0 % , P 0.05 ). The incidence of impaired liver function and impaired lipid metabolism and gingivitis and creatinine level three months after transplantation were significantly lower in FK506 group than in CsA group ( P

Objective To observe the efficiency of infection of adenovirus containing hepatocyte growth factor(Ad-HGF) on adipose derived stem cells and to prove whether the valid HGF can appear after infection and the multiplicity of infection. Methods We use the digestion separation method and the attachingwall characteristic of the adipose-derived stem cells to separate the human adipose-derived stem cells. Adipose-derived stem cells were infected by the vector of adenovirus (Ad-GFP) which carries the GFP gene,and the GFP acts as the indicating gene to determine the infection efficiency of recombinant adenovirus to adipose- derived stem cells. HGF-ELISA was used to detect HGF as expression-secretion. Results The adherent cells displayed themselves as fibroblast in morphology. The primary cultured cells fusion can arrive to 70% - 80% in 7 - 10 days. The infected HGF can be highly expressed in 48hours. Conclusion Adenovirus can meditate the expression of HGF gene in adipose-derived stem cells effectively.

Objective To study the effects of fat grafting on partial jaw deformity.Methods A total of 19 cases of partial jaw deformity.were used fat grafting in past 2.5 years,from January 2012 to June 2015.All analyses were to find suitable fat grafting method for partial jaw deformiw.Fat graft was obtained by low pressure suction and low speed centrifugation.Results A lot of 15 patients in this group had been followed up for 6 months to 2 years.9 patients was satisfied with once fat grafting and 6 with twice.Conclusions Fat grafting provides a useful alternative to partial jaw deformity with normal occlusion.But it also remains to be seen what the forward effects of fat grafting on partial jaw deformity are.

Based on the anatomical study of kidney in mammals of 27 families and 163 species, the authors discovered Anoa depressicornis type kidney, and obtained the evidence of morphological transition between Ox-type kidney and Pig-type kidney. After observing the renal papillary structure of Budorcas taxicolor, the evidence of fact and theoretical bases of the biological view was proved that the general papillae are developed from the multi-papillae kidney. The author advanced a new type of leaf-shaped multipapillae kidney. The authors suggest to classify the mammalian kidneys principally into 2 groups, i. e, simple and composite kidney, and subdivide them into 4 types, i. e, multipapillae and concentrated papillae for simple kidney and leaf-shaped multipapillae and ball-shaped mono-papillae for composite kidney. In contrast to the previous classification, the 2-group 4-type classification recommended here with its solid anatomical foundation is conformable with the viewpoint of biology, and is more practical and integrated.

Objective To evaluate the elimination of melasma with nonablative Q-switched Nd : YAG1 064 nm laser. Methods 23 cases of melasma were treated with Q-switched Nd :YAG 1 064 nm laser using the following parameters: spot size, 6 mm; pulse duration, 5-7 ns; frequency, 10 Hz, and flu-ence, 1.8-2. 0 J/cm2. The procedure was repeated weekly. Results The treatment was well tolerated without the use of topical anesthetic. There was slight congestion, no blister and crust after treatment. Routine clean and make-up can be done after treatment. The melasmas were obviously lighten or fully eliminated after 8-10 treatments and 52. 17 % of patients showed excellent results. Only 5 cases experienced an episode of purpura on eyelid after treatment and disappeared spontaneously without post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. Followed up over 6 months, there was recurrence in 7 patients who were effective by additional treatment. Conclusions Nonablative Q-switched Nd :YAG 1 064 nm laser is a more ideal method to eliminate melasma because of the credible effect, safe, simple operation, and no downtime, in despite of recurrence.

BACKGROUND:Various studies confirm that smoking can contribute to the resorption of periodontal alveolar bone.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of smoking in alveolar bone resorption of periodontitis rat models.
METHODS:A total of 24 rats were randomly divided into three groups. Normal group:rats were normal y fed without any other pre-treatment;Control group:experimental periodontitis model was established using wire ligation method in rats;Experimental group:rat models were given passive smoking during experimental
modeling period. Al rats were sacrificed after 8 weeks of modeling, periodontal tissue were removed. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was used for examining pathological changes in periodontal tissue, and immunohistochemical analysis was done for observing receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand and osteoprotegrin expression.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After 8 weeks of modeling, expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand factor was significantly higher in alveolar bone of rats from experimental group in comparison to control group (P<0.05), whereas expression of osteoprotegerin in alveolar bone was significantly greater in rats from control group when compared to experimental group (P<0.05). This finding suggests that smoking can increase the expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand protein and reduce osteoprotegrin expression in periodontal rats, thus increasing the resorption of periodontal alveolar bone.