BACKGROUND:Chitosan has good filming and viscosity, it contains free amido, and can coordinate and cross-link with gelatin, thus natural semi-interpentrating polymer network structure can be formed among molecules through hydrogen bonds.OBJECTIVE: To prepare sponge-like wound-healing dressing of good porosity, hydrophilia and air permeability by means of frozen chitosan-gelatin mixture induced phase separation.DESIGN: A comparative observation.SETTING: Laboratory of the College of Science, Guangdong Ocean University. MATERIALS: Chitosan was deacetylated by 97.55%, Mη=1.85×106; Gelatin (CP grade) was produced by Shanghai Chemical Dispensing Factory; Glacial acetic acid, NaOH, formaldehyde and glycerin were all CP grade. XL30-EDAX scanning electron microscope (Philips, Dutch); 3365-type universal material testing machine. METHODS: ① By means of frozen chitosan-gelatin mixture induced phase separation chitosan solution of 0.2, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 and 0.8 (mass fraction) was mixed with gelatin solution, then a small amount of glycerin to prepare sponge-like wound-healing dressing of good porosity, hydrophilia and air permeability. then a small amount of glycerin, and stayed quietly to deaerate. The samples were plated with gold as routine methods, and then the surface and sectional structures were observed under the scanning electron microscope. The effects of different proportion of chitosan and gelatin on the performance parameters (water retention, moisture absorption, avulsion intensity, air permeability rate) of the sponge-like materials were observed. ② Chitosan-gelatin mixtures of 18, 20, 22, 25, 24, 26 and 28 g/L (mass fraction) were used to prepare sponge-like materials, and the effects of different contents on the performances of the materials were observed. ③ The effects of cross-linking agent (formaldehyde) of different dosages (0.002, 0.004, 0.006, 0.008, 0.010, 0.012 and 0.014 in volume fraction) on the avulsion intensity of the materials were observed.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Surface and sectional structures of the sponge-like wound-healing dressing; ② Effects of different proportion of chitosan and gelatin on the performance parameters of the sponge-like materials; ③ Effects of different contents on the performances of the chitosan-gelatin sponge-like materials; ④ Effects of cross-linking agent of different dosages on the avulsion intensity of the materials.RESULTS: ① It could be clearly seen from the surface that the chitosan-gelatin sponge-like materials were porous structure, whereas seen from the section, the pores were honey-comb formation or three-dimensional lamellar structure accumulated by porous lamellars. ② When the content of chitosan was greater, the section looked like honey comb;Whereas as the content of chitosan decreased and gelatin content increased, the section tended to parallel lamellar structure, the water content and water retention of corresponding samples had an ascending trend, but the alvusion iintensity increased at first, and then decreased. The mass fraction of 0.5 was suitable for chitosan in the prepared solution by comprehensively analyzing the performance parameters. ③ The lower the total concentration of chitosan and gelatin, the higher the water content, the easier for the formation of bigger self-chips on the surface, the porosity of the prepared materials increased, hydrophilia and water retention ability were increased, but greater cracks formed on the material surface, and avulsion intensity was smaller. As the concentration became higher, the viscosity of the mixture became greater, the excessive viscosity was not good for mixing uniform, thus the material surface was not plain enough, and the porosity was smaller, the hydrophilia and water retention ability were relatively decreased, and the materials were harder. The total concentration should be 22-25 g/L. ④ Once the dosage of cross-linking agent was too low, very few cross-linking points generated, and the intensity was too low; Once the dosage of cross-linking agent was too high, too many cross-linking points generated, and the net space was reduced, then water content and water retention value were decreased; Whereas overdosage cross-linking agent could increase the fragility of the sponge-like materials, manifested as the decrease of avulsion intensity. When formaldehyde of 0.01 in volume fraction, the avulsion intensity was the maximal, thus the dosage of 0.01 in volume fraction was the most suitable.CONCLUSION: The main factors that affect the structures and performances of the sponge-like wound-healing dressing are the proportion of chitosan and gelatin in the mixture, total concentration of the prepared solution, amount of powder and dosage of cross-linkage agent, etc. The best matching iss chitosan of 0.05 (volume fraction)/gelatin of 0.05 (volume fraction), total mass concentration of 22-25 g/L, amount of chitosan-gelatin powder mixture is 1∶1, and the dosage of cross-linking agent is 0.01 (volume fraction).

Objective To explore the effect and methods of hip prosthesic replacement of comminuted interochanteric fracture of femur in the eldly.Methods We adopted bone cement hip prosthesic replacements to treat interochanteric fracture of femur in the the eldly.There were 34 cases,with male 11 cases and female 23 cases,aged 74 ～90years old.The fracture was classified according to Evans,with Ⅰa 4 cases,EvansⅠb 12 cases,EvansⅠc 7 cases,EvansⅠd 8cases and EvansⅡ 3 cases.Results All 34 cases got operation successfuly,with the follow-up time of 7 to 48 months postoperatively for all 34 cases.The average hospital stay of the patients was 21 days.The average time to ambulation was 13 days.The incidence rate of the hip joint was 10 percent.Conclusion Bone cement twin exceedingly prosthesic replacement for interochanteric fracture in the the eldly has advmtages of early full weight-bearing and rapid rehabilitation.

Objective To explore the impact of the different antiepileptic drugs on cognitive function in patients with epilepsy.Methods There are 280 cases of patients with epilepsy from Department of Neurology in our hospital out-patient and hospitalization, while 32 cases are the normal control group. The patients were randomly divided into groups of topiramate, carbamazepine and sodium valproate group and topiramate plus valproate combined therapy group. Wechsler Memory Scale was used by the patients before and after treatment to assess cognitive function, and compared with the normal group. Results Carbamazepine monotherapy group and the valproate group were no significant difference in areas of cognitive function belong to the normal level; Topiramate monotherapy group cognitive function was significantly lower than normal, the joint drug group was the most of the lower level of cognitive function. Conclusion Carbamazepine and valproate monotherapy were applied had the minor cognitive impairment, combination therapy of epilepsy in patients had severe cognitive impairment.

Objective To understand the relationship between the requirement and the consumption of the health management, and provide the theoretical basis for the developing of China health management. Methods It took the survey to understand the relationship among 152 medical staffs from the six counties surrounding with Shi Jiazhuang downtown. Results 85.5%of medical staffs always and almost accept health advisory and provide health guidance. There are not the direct relationship between the requirement and the consumption(x2 = 9.39,P＞0.05 ). Health advice and guidance are not translated into the concepts of investment on the health management and disease prevention (x2 = 1.69, P＞0.05 ). The medical staffs don't realize it is important to invest on the health. Conclusions Related industries should strengthen the training on the health management, publicize this profession, promote the development of health management services and improve the national health quality.[ Key words] Health promotion ; Needs assessment; Economics

Objective To investigate the effects of cystectasia with sodium hyaluronate solution on ketamine related cystitis.Methods From June 2008 to October 2012,29 patients with ketamine related cystitis were analyzed,among which 27 were males and 2 were females.Their age ranged from 18 to 36 years old with a mean age of 25.All of them had frequency,urgency,urodynia and suprapubic pain.Voiding volume ranged from 10 to 160 ml and the interval duration ranged from 10 to 60 min.The test of ketamine in urine was positive.Patients were divided into four groups according to the treatment modality,namely the surgical treatment group (group A,n =11),surgery followed by addiction relapse group (group B,n =7),drug treatment group (group C,n =6) and non-drug treatment group (group D,n =5).Patients in group A and B underwent cystectasia with sodium hyaluronate solution under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia,and patients in group B were reported of addiction relapse within 2 weeks after cystectasia treatment.Patients in group C were free of the addiction to ketamine,while those in group D still rely on the ketamine.The average urine volume,OABSS and PUF scores were recorded 2 weeks and 4 weeks after the treatment.Results Two weeks after cystectasia,the average urine volums in group A and B were (107.7±39.6) ml and (95.0±35.5) ml respectively,which was larger than that in group D (42.0±13.5) ml,plus the volume in group A was larger than that in group C (63.3± 16.3) ml.The aforementioned differences were considered statistically significant (P＜0.05).As for OABSS and PUF scores,scores in group A [(6.0±2.6),(14.8± 4.2)] were lower than those in group C [(9.5±2.4),(22.5±2.2)].Furthermore,scores in group B [(9.0±2.4),(19.57±2.7)] were lower than those in group D [(12.2±1.9),(26.4±3.5)] (P＜0.05).Four weeks later,the average urine volume,OABSS and PUF scores in group A [(106.4±37.5) ml,(5.6± 2.5),(13.5±4.0)] and group C[(113.3±27.3) ml,(6.3±2.2),(14.5±2.7)] were significantly different from those in group B [(52.1±21.6) ml,(11.1±1.3),(26.4±2.8)] and group D [(40.0±13.7)ml,(12.0±1.6),(26.6±3.6)] (P＜0.05).While,no obvious distinction was observed between group A and group C,group B and group D in terms of average urine volume,OABSS and PUF scores at 4 weeks postoperatively (P＞0.05).Conclusions Cystectasia can efficiently alleviate lower urinary tract syndromes in patients with ketamine related cystitis.

Objective To study effects ofXiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (XSLJZ) on gastric emptying function, pepsin activity and expression of HIF-1α gene and protein of gastric mucosa in chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) of rats with deficiency of spleen and stomach.Methods Rats were randomly divided into normal group and model group. The models of CAG rats with deficiency of spleen and stomach type were induced by synthetic methods. After the modeling, models rats were divided into model group, positive control group and XSLJZ high-, medium-, and low-dose groups. Normal group and model group were given 10 mL/kg distilled water every day for gavage; XSLJZ high-, medium-, and low-dose groups were given 24, 12, and 6 g/kg XSLJZ Decoction for gavage; positive control group was given 0.30 g/kg Vatacoenayme for gavage, for successive 120 d. Gastric emptying function and pepsin activity were detected, and HIF-1α gene and protein expression in gastric mucosa were detected by RT-qPCR and IHC. Results Compared with the normal group, the gastric emptying function and pepsin activity in the model group were much lower (P<0.01); expressions of HIF-1α gene and protein in gastric tissues was much higher (P<0.01). Compared with model group, XSLJZ could increase the gastric emptying function and pepsin activity significantly (P<0.05), and decrease expressions of HIF-1α gene and protein (P<0.05).Conclusion XSLJZ has functions of improving the gastric emptying function, promoting pepsin activity, and reducing expressions of HIF-1α gene and protein.

BACKGROUND: Commutable reference materials (RMs) are suitable for end-users for evaluating the metrological traceability of values obtained using routine measurement systems. We assessed the performance of 6 routine measurement systems with validated secondary RMs. METHODS: We tested the homogeneity, stability, and commutability of 5 minimally processed human serum pools according to the standard guidelines. The serum pools were assigned values as per the reference procedure of the United States Centers for Disease Control and were used to evaluate the trueness of results from 6 commercial measurement systems based on enzymatic methods: 3 glucose oxidase (GOD) and 3 hexokinase (HK) methods. RESULTS: The prepared RMs were validated to be sufficiently homogenous, stable, and commutable with the patient samples. Method bias varied for different systems: GOD01, -0.17 to 2.88%; GOD02, 1.66 to 4.58%; GOD03, -0.17 to 3.14%; HK01, -3.48 to -0.85%; HK02, -3.83 to -0.11%, and HK03, -1.82 to -0.27%. CONCLUSIONS: We observed that the prepared serum glucose RMs were qualified for trueness assessment. Most of the measurement systems met the minimal quality specifications.
Blood Chemical Analysis/instrumentation/*standards ; Blood Glucose/*analysis ; Glucose Oxidase/metabolism ; Hexokinase/metabolism ; Humans ; Reagent Kits, Diagnostic ; Reference Standards ; Regression Analysis

Objective To observe the effects ofXiangsha Liujunzi Decoction (XSLJZ) on levels and mRNA of IL-6, IL-10 and protein expression of HSP70 of gastric mucosa in chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) rats with spleen-stomach deficiency; To discuss its mechanism.Methods Rats were divided into 2 groups through random number table: normal group and model group. The model of CAG rat with spleen-stomach deficiency type was induced by synthetic methods. After successful modeling, rats were divided into model group, positive control group, XSLJZ high-, medium-, low-dose group. Rats in normal and model group received distilled water 10 mL/(kg?d) for gavage; XSLJZ high-, medium-, low-dose group received XSLJZ 24, 12, 6 g/(kg?d), respectively; positive control group received mycin 0.30 g/(kg?d) for gavage for 120 consecutive days. Generally living conditions, levels and mRNA of IL-6, IL-10 and protein expression of HSP70 in gastric mucosa tissue were detected by protein immunoblotting.Results Compared with the normal group, generally living conditions of rats in the model group were poor; mRNA and the content of IL-6 increased significantly, and mRNA and the content of IL-10 decreased significantly (P<0.05,P<0.01); mRNA and protein expression of HSP70 in gastric tissues was much lower than that of normal group (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with model group, generally living conditions of rats in the XSLJZ high-dose groups were improved significantly; mRNA and the content of IL-6 decreased significantly, and mRNA and the content of IL-10 increased significantly (P<0.05); XSLJZ high-, medium-dose groups mRNA and protein expression of HSP70 in gastric tissues increased significantly(P<0.05).Conclusion XSLJZ has protective effects on gastric mucosa of CAG rats with spleen-stomach deficiency.

Objective To investigate the effect of Yiqi Jianpi herb on content of NPY, VIP and expression of Mapk14 mRNA of rats with spleen-qi deficiency. Methods Rats were randomly divided into normal groups, model group (observed on 7 d, 14 d and 21 d), treatment group of Yiqi Jianpi herb, 10 rats in each group. The spleen-qi deficient model rats were made by rhubarb, exhaustive and hungry method, and treatment group was treated with Sijunzi decoction (20 g/kg) for 21 d, then the content of NPY, VIP in serum and small intestine were evaluated with radioimmunoassay, and expression of Mapk14 mRNA in small intestine tissue was evaluated with real time fluorescent quantitative PCR. Results In model group, content of NPY was much lower than that of normal group (P<0.05), content of VIP and relative expression of Mapk14 mRNA in small intestine tissue were much higher than that of normal group (P<0.05), the difference was obvious in 21 d group. Compared with model 21 d group, content of NPY was increased (P<0.05), content of VIP and relative expression of Mapk14 mRNA in small intestine tissue were decreased (P<0.05) in treatment group. Conclusion Yiqi Jianpi herb has functions of adjusting NPY, VIP secretion and inhibiting abnormal expression of Mapk14 mRNA.

Objective To investigate the intralaboratury and interlabomtory variations of measurements for ALT and AST among four domestic reference laboratories. Methods The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) reference procedures and IFCC procedures without pyridoxal 5-phosphate (PLP) were performed in the reference laboratories. Intralaboratory and interlaboratory CVs were compared with those in 2006 and 2007 IFCC External Quality Assessment Scheme for Reference Laboratories (RELA). Meanwhile, deviations of results for ALT, AST and AST/ALT between two methods were calculated. Results Interlaboratory CVs were generally higher than intralaboratory CVs. Interlaboratory CVs among the 41 laboratories were lower than these in RELA. Results of ALT and AST using method with PLP were higher than those using method without PLP. Difference of AST/ALT ratio between the two methods was significant. Conclusions For reference measurement of the 2 enzymes, interlaboratory CVs of < 3.5 are achievable on frozen serum materials. Measurements on lyophilized materials may have higher CVs. Further studies are needed for the investigation of the differences between results obtained in the absence and presence of PLP.