Objective To study the clinical characteristics of the surgical treatment of cardiac valve disease in elderly patients.Methods Between January 2004 and February 2009,43 patients aged ≥65 underwent cardiac valve operation were enrolled as elderly group,85 patients aged <65 underwent the same operation served as control group in the same period,analyzed the clinical characteristics and difference between the two groups.Results The mortality of elderly group was higher than that of control group [11.6%(5/43) vs 2.4% (2/85),P<0.05].In elderly group,the duration of staying in ICU [(73.8±15.9) h],mechanical ventilation [(40.4±10.1)h],postoperative hospitalization time [(23.7±6.3) d]and the morbidity of postoperative complications [23.3%(10/43)]were higher than those of control group [(43.1±8.6)h,(28.5±5.8) h,(15.6±3.8) d,5.9%(5/85)](P<0.05 or <0.01).Conclusions Although there are high risks in patients aged 65 years and elderly with cardiac valve disease,the treatment results would be satisfactory ff select the right operating time and do full preparation with reasonable surgery strategy,the mortality and morbidity of postoperative complications could be reduced.

Objective: To study the effect of short exposure to high levels of fluoride on cellular structure and the DSP expression of odontoblasts of mice molars. Methods: 32 4-day-old ICR mice were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental animals were received a single intraperitoneal dose of 20 mg(n =8) andlO(n=8) mg NaF/kg( body weight) respectively. Equal doses of NaCl were given to the controls (n = 8 for each group). The injected volume was kept constant (10 μ/g). After 24 hours all mice were sacrificed. HE staining and immunohistochemical staining were used to observe the structural changes and the expression of DSP in odontoblasts of mouse molar at different stages. SPSS 13.0 software package was used to analyze the results. Results: The secretory odontoblasts distorted and lost its normal column contour. The immunohistochemistry results demonstrated that the expression of DSP was more intense than that in control group. Results of statistics analysis showed there were significant differences between the two groups(P<0.01). No remarkable differences were found in mature odontoblasts. Conclusion: Short exposure to high concentration of fluoride can enhance the expression of DSP in the secretory odontoblasts,and inhibit differentiation of the odontoblasts and matrix secretion. This lead to the abnormal development of dentinogenesis.

AIM: To study if the effect of arsenic sulfide combined with IFN-α can be increased on K562 cells. METHODS: Telomerase activity was determined by PCRELISA. Flow cytometry was used to analyze the cell apoptosis. The final concentration of IFN-α and arsenic sulfide was 10 000 U/mL and 0.6 mg/L. RESULTS: The rates of apoptosis was 37.8% and 37% in K562 cells treated with IFN-α or arsenic sulfide alone for 8 days; The rates of apoptosis and inhibition of telomerase activity was 59.9% and 81.2% in K562 cells treated with IFN-α and arsenic sulfide simultaneously for 8 days, or 60.37% and 78.8% in K562 cells was treated with arsenic sulfide for 5 days after affected by IFN-α for 3 days. 71.3% telomerase activity was inhibited in K562 cells by arsenic sulfide alone for 8 days. CONCLUSION: Combination of arsenic sulfide and IFN-α can increase the apoptosis and inhibit the telomerase activity of K562 cells obviously comparing with the two drugs used alone. IFN-α maybe promote arsenic sulfide inducing apoptosis of K562 cells.

Congresses as Topic ; Humans ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

This paper explored the educational reform of dispensing Chinese drugherbs. The education reform included implementing the project of teaching methods, implementing modern experimental methods, cultivating comprehensive quality of students, training students' creative thinking, and stimulating the initiative of students. All these strategies could improve the quality of teaching and make students' comprehensive abilities meet the demand.

OBJECTIVE:To analyze the rules and characteristics of adverse drug reactions(ADR)induced by Shuxuetong in-jection,and provide reference for clinical rational drug use. METHODS:ADR cases induced by Shuxuetong injection in Beijing collected by national ADR monitoring center in 2012 were retrieved,and 35 cases of the ADR were statistically analyzed. RE-SULTS:ADR induced by Shuxuetong injection had relatively high incidence in elder over 60 years old(68.57%);ADR might oc-curred after 5 min with off-label use and it mainly occured after 10 min-2 h(40.00%);clinical manifestations were mainly systemic damage and nervous system damage,and all patients were returned to normal after symptomatic treatment except one with unclear outcome. CONCLUSIONS:ADR induced by Shuxuetong injection is related to age and dosage. Clinical medication should be strict-ly in accordance with the instructions,strengthen medication monitoring and reduce incidence of ADR to ensure medication safety.

Objective To compare the differences between state-owned hospitals and private-funded hospitals in Shanghai on the introduction and application of hospital marketing conception. Methods Questionnaire and interviews were conducted to reflect understandings in marketing conception,advertisements,hospital brand,customers' sense of satisfaction,etc. Results State-owned hospitals were less concerned in marketing conception compared with their private counterparts,even less sufficient in marketing input or management. Conclusion The state-owned hospitals should update their conception and enhance their ability of marketing management.While the private hospitals need to maintain the moderation of marketing and deal with the relationship among marketing,profit and development properly.

BACKGROUND: Utilizing tissue engineering technique, various gel systems are served as scaffolds to repair bone defect. The scaffolds should have features of nontoxic and no teratological effects to the body. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of sodium alginate-gelatin/osteoblast gel on chromosomal pattern aberration in rabbits. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The in vivo material animal experiments were conducted at the Beijing Shijitan Hospital and Department of Histology and Embryology, Peking University Health Science Center from October 2007 to March 2008. MATERIALS: A total of 12 New Zealand rabbits, aged 2 months, with clean grade, were randomly divided into 2 groups. The experimental group contains 4 female and 4 male rabbits, and the remaining 4 females were served as the control group. Sodium alginate dried powder were purchased from Sigma, USA, and the gelatin dried powder were supplied by Liidao Company, Hebei, China. METHODS: Following numbering, bone marrow was collected from 12 rabbits. Bone marrow stromal stem cells (BMSCs) were isolated by the density gradient centrifugation, and then in vitro cultured with osteoblast inductor. Osteoblasts following passage were an order of magnitude of 10~7. Bright pink gelatiniform liquid with mass ratio of sodium alginate and gelatin at ratio of 2:3 was prepared. Rabbit osteoblasts with final concentration of 5×10~9/L were mixed with CaCb solution to form fruit jelly-shaped sodium alginate-gelatin/osteoblast gel. Critical-sized calvarial defects were created in diameter of 1.5 cm in 12 rabbits. After 1 week, cell/scaffold complex (0.5 mL) was implanted to repair the bone defect in the experimental group. There was no treatment in the control group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The change of chromosomal pattern was observed at 3 months following reparation. RESULTS: No Chromosome somatotype aberration was found in 100 metaphases in the experimental group. From 400 metaphases of the control group, 4 abnormal cells were found, with 1% chromatid-type aberration ratio. Meantime, 12 abnormal cells in 800 metaphases of the control group were found, with 1.5% chromatid-type aberration ratio. The numerical value was within the normal range. Chromosome karyotype analysis: the chromosome number of each experimental rabbit was 2n=44, karyotype of the control rabbit was 44, XX, which was normal female; or 44, XY, normal male, no abnormal was found. The female rabbit in the experiment group was 44, XX, no abnormal was seen. CONCLUSION: From the cytogenetoxicity point of view, sodium alginate-gelatin/osteoblast gel is safe in repairing bone defects.

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Coronary Angiography ; adverse effects ; Heart Atria ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged