Objective To explore and classify the subjective opinions of nurses on whistle- blowing, and identify the subjective characteristics of each type. Methods This study applied Q -methodology, protocols which could determinate subjective opinions of nurses on histle-blowing were set up and underwent interview investigation, data of the interviews went through Q-factor analysis. Results Most nurses had a positive attitude toward whistle - blowing because it could prevent any nursing activity not based on expertise and professional ethics from causing disadvantages for patients. At the same time, however, they requested the creation of a legal framework in which whistle-blowing was done in a way to increase trust among colleagues. Meanwhile, some nurses showed resistance to whistle - blowing. Conclusions Whether whistle - blowing can reach its aims depends on nurses' attitude toward it. Most Korean nurses support whistle-blowing. Nursing activity not based on expertise and professional ethics and causing disadvantages for patients can be avoided if a legal framework is established for whistle-blowing.

OBJECTIVE:To discuss the use of allopurinol for the reduction of serum uric acid level in patients with chronic kidney disease complicating hyperuricacidemia so as to delay the progression of chronic renal disease.METHODS:A total of 47 patients with chronic kidney disease complicating hyperuricacidemia were randomly divided into treatment group and control group:the treatment group was given allopurinol 100～200mg?d-1 in addition to the antihypertensive therapy as adopted in the control group or the common therapy for 12 months.RESULTS:As compared with the control group,serum creatinine level was lower and the rate of renal function deterioration was significantly decreased in the treatment group(P

Objective To compare the effect of methotrexate combined with laparoscopic surgery on pregnancy outcome of patients with tubal pregnancy treated with conservative treatment.Methods 96 patients who were diagnosed of tubal pregnancy,fertility requirements and no clinical data given birth were analyzed retrospectively.Depending on the method of treatment was divided into 46 cases of methotrexate and laparoscopic group of 50 patients.Postoperative intrauterine pregnancy,ectopic pregnancy and secondary infertility situation again were compared.Results Laparoscopic group in intrauterine pregnancy rate was 70.0％,which was significantly higher than that in the methotrexate group(47.8％),and the difference was statistically significant(x2 =13.229,P ＜ 0.05) ;laparoscopic ectopic pregnancy rate was 14.0％ against 17.4％ with methotrexate group,the difference was not statistically significant(x2 =2.037,P ＞ 0.05) ; methotrexate group was 34.8％ of secondary infertility was significantly higher than thatin the laparoscopic group (16.0％),the difference was statistically significant (x2 =12.784,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Laparoscopic surgery after conservative treatment of tubal repregnancy outcome is better than methotrexate.

[Objective] To discuss the therapeutic effect of different methods in the treatment of intertrochanteric femur fracture. [Methods]Totally 118 middle aged or old patients with intertrochanteric femur fracture were fixed with dynamic hip screw (DHS), Gamma nail or PFNA.[Results]Totally 112 cases were followed up, and the average time was 16 months, in those 45 patients were fixed with DHS: 29 were excellent, 11 cases were good, and 5 were poor, and the excellent to good rate was 88.9%; 36 patients were treated with Gamma nail, and the excellent, good, poor results were 28, 2, 1, respectively, and the excellent to good rate was 96.8%; 36 patients were fixed with PFNA, and the excellent, good, poor results were 29, 6, 1, respectively. The differences were significant (P=0.02, analyzed by Logistic regression with SPSS software). The excellent and good superiority of Gamma nail and PFNA were 5.1552 and 2.3726 times compared to DHS, and there was significant differences between the groups.[Conclusion]Surgical treatment of intertrochanteric femur fracture can improve the functional recovery and reduce the complication incidence, and PFNA fixing method can shorten the operative time, reduce the bleeding and the therapeutic effect is reliable, and suitable for old patients combined with osteoporosis.

Tissue engineering heart valves need a scaffold with good quality for cell growth and adherence. The psesent work was to investigate the biomechanics and biocompatibility of acellular porcine heart valves. The method used in this study could completely remove the cellular components in the porcine heart valve leaflets. Compared with fresh leaflets,the water content of acellular leaflets increased, and the soluble protein content decreased significantly. But the shrinkage temperature, thickness, stretch rate and strength at rupture of the acellular leaflets were not altered significantly compared with the fresh leaflets. After implanting the acellular leaflets subcutaneously in rabbits,it was proved that host cells could grow into the leaflets along the collagen fibers. These results suggested that acellular porcine heart valve leaflets could be used as a scaffold to construct tissue engineering heart valves with satisfacfory mechanical property and tissue compatibility.

Objective To explore the clinical effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on post-stroke depression (PSD). Methods Sixty PSD patients were randomly divided into an rTMS group and a control group, each of 30 patients. In addition to conventional treatment, rTMS group members were given high-frequency rTMS treatment for 10 d while the control group were given sham stimulation. In order to test the efficacy, the two groups were compared using the Hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD) before and after 10 and 30 days treatment. Results After 10 days of treatment the rTMS group had significantly lower HAMD scores than before treatment, and average HAMD scores differed significantly between the rTMS group and the controls, with the former performing significantly better. There was no obvious difference in HAMD scores after 30 days of treatment between the two groups. Conclusions High-frequency rTMS is a safe and effective treatment for PSD.

Objective To study the possible relationship between mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)and hereditary ataxia(HA).Methods Polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to amplify 4 mtDNA segments of 30 patients with HA、some of their relatives and 35 volunteers.The point 3243、8993、8344 and point 11778 lied in the 4 mtDNA segments respectively.For the PCR products of point 3243 and 8993,restriction fragment length polymophism(RFLP)was performed to search for A3243G、T8993G or T8993C point mutations.For point 8344 and 11778 PCR products,single strand conformation polymorphism(SSCP)was executed to detect mutations.The HA patients’ results of SSCP were compared with their relatives and volunteers’.Sequencing would be carried out to find out exact mutations in those subjects whose SSCP results were abnormal.Results We had not found the A3243G、T8993G or T8993C point mutations in our study.All subjects’ mtDNA segments of point 8344 had not been found mutations.However,a new mtDNA point mutation-A11893G-was identified in 2 patients and 1 relative without symptoms from pedigree 1.Conclusion This new point mutation of mtDNA might be related to HA.

Objective:To explore effectiveness of Russell Barkley's parent training in children with comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder(ODD),and to evaluate its applicability in mainland China.Methods:Parents of 30 DSM-Ⅳ ADHD+ODD children were given 10 weekly trainings.Results:Total numbers of symptoms,symptoms of ADHD,symptoms of inattention,hyperactivity/impulsivity and ODD declined significantly(P

Objective:To explore risk factors of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) comorbid with oppositional defiant disorder(ODD) in children.Methods:Parents of 43 pure ADHD+ODD children,and 43 pure ADHD children(criteria of DSM-Ⅳ;group matched by sex,age and ADHD subtypes) were asked to complete a set of investigation questionnaires including child and family information;family history;pregnancy,delivery and infancy complications;physical development and temperament;and predisposing factors and parents' or teachers' responses toward children's misbehaviors.Results:Probabilities of psychosis or schizophrenia of family members,long-term conflict between parents and parents' constant/stringent criticism to children in ADHD+ODD group were significantly higher than those in ADHD group(psychosis or schizophrenia of family members(16% vs 2%,P=0.058,OR=8.167);long-term conflict between parents(23% vs 7%,P=0.035,OR=4.040);parents' constant/stringent criticism to children(51% vs 28%,P=0.027,OR=2.706);probability of having anoxia at birth in ADHD group was significantly higher than that in ADHD+ODD group(12% vs 0,P=0.055,OR=0.469).Setting diagnosis of ADHD+ODD as dependent variable,and factors with significant difference between the two groups as independent variables,after 2 steps of regression analyses,one factor,i.e.parents' constant/stringent criticism to children was left in the model(P=0.054,OR=2.879).The regression formula had a sensitivity of 53.5%,a specificity of 83.7%,and total correction rate of 68.6%.Conclusion:Inappropriate parenting is a risk factor of ADHD comorbid with ODD,and long-term conflict between parents and positive family history of psychoses might have influence on ADHD comorbid with ODD.

OBJECTIVE:To explore the significance of clinical pharmacists providing pharmaceutical care for pregnant patients with asthma in respiratory department. METHODS:Clinical pharmacists participated in the analysis of 2 cases of pregnancy complicating with asthma and applied pharmaceutical suggestion and therapy plan as penicillin anti-infective thera-py,intravenous dripping of magnesium sulfate combined with doxofylline,albuterol aerosol treatment instead. RESULTS:The asthma symptom had been relieved significantly and then the patients were discharged from the hospital after clinical phar-macists disposed the symptom appropriately. CONCLUSIONS:The participation of clinical pharmacists in pharmaceutical care for pregnant patients with asthma in respiratory department. Can improve the prognosis effectively and guarantee the safety of drug use.