This paper deals with the effects of a boiled aqueous extract of the root of Aconitum carmichaeli Dibx. on blood pressure in cats. At lower dosage it only reduced the blood pressure, while in higher dosage it gave a triphasic response with an initially transient drop, followed by a prompt rise and a final reduction for considerable duration. Basing on the pharmacological analysis, it seems to be a reciprocally reacting between the pressor and depressor effects. The pressor effect was induced directly by acting on the ?-receptors of the vascular wall; while the depressor effect was concerned with the M-receptors,?2-recptors and some others, possibly central nervous system and ganglia also come into play. Considering the facts that when the N-receptors of ganglia being blocked the vasopressor responses were augmented rather than diminished, these findings were quite different from the data reported by others. It suggests that some unknown mode of action or substances in the preparation directly acting on the cardiovascular system might exist.

Cardiotonic effect of CI-914 (Imazodan), a PDE-inhibitor, was studied on isolated guinea pig atria and compared with that of isoprenaline(ISO)and amino-phylline (AP).The electrically-paced left atria were used to determine their inotroplc effects, wh:;le the spontaneously beating right atria were used to determine their chronotropic ones.Both ISO and CI-914 showed a significant concentration-dependent positive inotropic effect with similar maximal effects(efficacy), though their potencies were quite different(the pD2 of the former was 7.7 and the latter, 4.7).AP also showed a positive inotropic effect but insignificantly.Both ISO and AP showed a significant concentration-depenednt positive chronotropic effect, and CI-914 tended also to increase heart rate but insignificantly.The extracellular calcium concentration-positive inotropic effect curve could be shifted to the left by CI-914.It is suggested that CI-914 could promote calcium influx through calcium-channels, which is probably one of the mechanisms responsible for the cardiotonic action of CI-914.

The cardiotonic activity of MD, a domestic product of AR-L115, BS, was tested and verified in isolated guinea pig atria, compared with that of isopreraline (ISO). The electrically paced left atria was used to determine their positive inotropic action, while the spontaneously beating right atria was used to determine their positive chrono-tropic action. The results demonstrate: (1) MD showed a strong positive inotropic action comparable to ISO. (2) MD also showed some positive chronotropic action, although this is much weaker than that of ISO. (3) The single dose of MD showed that the positive inotropic action developed quite slowly and strengthened gradually for a long time, while the action of ISO developed so steeply that its peak effect can reached within a few minutes. (4) Propranolol can definitely block both inotropic and chronotropic actions of ISO but scarcely those of MD. This suggests that MD is not a ?1-receptor agonist.The experimental results described above are similar to those reports abroad.

Objective To explore the role of fibrogenic cytokines and inflammatory cytokines in the pathogenesis of frozen shoulder. Methods From September, 2014 to April, 2016, 20 patients with frozen shoulder accepted arthroscopic surgery were included, ten of them were diagnosed as primary frozen shoulder (group A), the other ten were secondary frozen shoulder (group B). Other ten patients undergo-ing shoulder arthroscopy for instability (4 cases), rotator cuff injury (3 cases) and subacromial impingement (3 cases) were as the controls (group C). The mRNA levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) 1, MMP3, tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-8, granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and M-CSF in synovium were analyzed with quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results The expression of mRNA of MMP1, MMP3, TNF-α, IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, GM-CSF and M-CSF were more in group A and group B than in group C (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between group A and group B (P>0.05). Conclusion The fibro-genic cytokines and inflammatory cytokines may play a role in the pathogenesis of frozen shoulder.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and side effects of arsenic trioxide (ATO) combined with thalidomide in the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM). Methods 35 patients with relapsed/refractory MM were treated with ATO (10 mg/d) and Vit C (2 g/d) for 14 days,28 days per cycle.Meanwhile they were orally administered thalidomide 50 mg/d,and then one week later orally thalidomide was added to 100-150 mg/d. After 3 cycles of treatment, response and the side effects were evaluated. Patients responsed to the regimen were continued the treatment of thalidomide and were followed up to estimate the PFS. Responses were assessed according to the criteria of the EBMT.Adverse events were graded according to the criteria of the WHO.Results The overall response Was 71.43 ％ (25/35),CR 5.71％ (2/35),PR 34.29 ％ (12/35),MR 31.43 ％ (11/35).After a median follow-up of 11 months,the median PFS was 9 months.The major adverse reactions were digestive tract reaction,leukocytopenia,liver function damage,peripheral neuropathy.They were mild,and could be tolerated.Conclusions The combination of ATO and thalidomide is a feasible and active regimen in treatment of relapsed/refractory MM with better compliance in general.

Objective To compare the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and free radical scavengers (FRS) on formation of traumatic heterotopic ossification (HO) in rabbits. Methods 48 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into control group (n=12), NSAIDs group (n=12), FRS group (n=12) and combination group (n=12). The model of traumatic HO was established, and the NSAIDs group, FRS group and combination group were administered indometacin intragastrically, edaravone intravenously and both, respectively, while the control group was administered normal saline for 4 weeks. The incidence and severity of HO were observed with X-ray 8 and 12 weeks after modeling. Results 8 and 12 weeks after operation, the incidence of HO was 33.3% and 41.7% in the NSAIDs group, 43.0% and 45.8% in the FRS group, 29.2% and 37.5% in the combination group, and 70.8% and 75.0% in the control group, respectively. The incidence and severity of HO in all the treatment groups were significantly less than those in the control group (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference among the treatment groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The systemic application of FRS may prevent the formation of HO effectively, similar with the NSAIDs. There is no synergistic effect between them.

ObjectiveToexplorethemethodtoestablishanimalmodelofearlyosteonecrosisofthefemoralhead(ONFH)inducedby steroid.Methods20healthymaleBeagleswererandomlydividedintocontrolgroupandexperimentalgroupwith10dogsineachgroup. Theexperimentalgroupwasinjectedlipopolysaccharide10μg/kgandmethylprednisolone20mg/kgfor3daysconsecutively.Thecontrol groupwasinjectednormalsaline.2monthsand4monthsafteradministration,bothgroupswereperformedmagneticresonanceimaging (MRI).5animalsweresacrificedrespectivelyat2monthsand4monthsafteradministrationineachgroup,andbilateralfemoralheadspeci-menswereobtainedtoperformhistologicalexamination.Plasmaprothrombintime(PT),activatedpartialthromboplastintime(APTT),anti-thrombinIII(AT-III)weretestedbeforeand24hafteradministration.ResultsIntheexperimentalgroup,thepathologicalresultsshowed thattherewere4ONFH2monthsand6ONFH4monthsafteradministrationandMRIdidnotshowanyabnormality.Comparedwiththe controlgroup,thePT,APTT,AT-IIIintheexperimentgroupshortenedsignificantlyafteradministration(P<0.001).ConclusionModified steroid-inducedmethodcanestablishtheanimalmodelofearlyONFH.Hypercoagulationandlowfibrinolysismaybethereasonofste-roid-inducedosteonecrosis.

ObjectiveTo compare the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular training methods on pain and motor ability of knee in patients with early knee osteoarthritis (KOA) . MethodsFrom November, 2022 to May, 2023, 60 early KOA patients from Beijing Bo'ai Hospital and community were randomly divided into groups A, B and C, with 20 patients in each group. Group A received proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), group B received neuromuscular exercise (NEMEX), and group C received PNF and NEMEX, for six weeks. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS), angle reappearance test, difference of pre-motor reaction time (VM-VL), active range of motion (AROM) of knee flexion, 10-meter walk test (10MWT), and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) before and after treatment. ResultsAll the indexes improved in all the groups after treatment (|t| > 2.532, P < 0.05). Among the groups, the VAS score was the least in group A, and then groups C and B; the angle reappearance error was the least in group C, and similar in groups A and B; the VM-VL was the least in groups A and C, followed by group B. ConclusionPNF, NEMEX and PNF+NEMEX can relieve the pain and improve the motor function of knee in patients with early KOA, however, PNF is the most effective on relieving pain, and PNF+NEMEX is the most effective on improving knee function.

ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of children's lower extremity amputation and amputation rehabilitation, and to explain the causes of children's amputation and the complications after amputation. MethodsFrom January, 2016 to March, 2021, 51 amputation related children were retrospectively analyzed. The correlation between the cause of amputation and complications post amputation were analyzed. ResultsTraumatic amputations accounted for 58.82%, and the main cause was traffic accidents (70%). Amputations caused by diseases accounted for 41.18%, and the main cause was congenital limb deformities (80.95%). Traumatic amputation was more likely to have stump complications than expected (P < 0.05). The possibility of stump complications after disease-specific amputation was lower than expected (P < 0.05). ConclusionTraffic trauma is the main cause of amputation in children and is characterized clinically by a high incidence of unsatisfactory stumps, mainly due to soft tissue abnormalities, and most cases require stump revision to improve the poor residuals for prosthetic restoration of ambulation. Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia is the main cause of disease-specific amputation, and the outcome of amputation often cannot be definitely avoided even after long-term limb preservation treatment.

ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety of using a tourniquet in amputation for lower limb gangrene. MethodsAll patients underwent amputation for lower limb gangrene from January, 2009 to June, 2023 in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital were reviewed, involving 41 patients with a total of 44 limbs, and they were divided into non-tourniquet group (n = 28) and tourniquet group (n = 16) according to whether a tourniquet was used during surgery. The amputation field clearness, surgical bleeding, incision healing, reoperation rate within 30 days post-operation, intraoperative blood pressure and heart rate, and operation time were compared. ResultsThe amputation field was clearer in the tourniquet group (χ² = 42.385, P < 0.001), with less bleeding (Z = -2.082, P < 0.05). No tourniquet-related local damages, such as nerve damage and skin injuries, was observed in the limbs using tourniquets. The incidence of grade A of incision healing was not significantly different (χ² = 0.028, P = 0.624). ConclusionApplication of tourniquet can improve the amputation field clearness and reduce bleeding during amputation for lower limb gangrene, without affecting incision healing.