OBJECTIVE: We aimed to analyze the quality of life (QOL) in adults with allergic rhinitis according to the sensitization profile for relevant aeroallergens in Northern China, investigate the proportion of patients with coexisting asthma, and explore the correlation between QOL of rhinitis patients and the specific IgE level to the causative allergen. METHOD: One hundred and sixty-four allergic rhinitis patients participated in this study, whose clinical history, results of intradermal skin test and serum specific IgE levels to common aeroallergens in North China were collected. QOL was evaluated using the rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ). RESULT: QOL of rhinitis patients was worse in those sensitized to tree pollens or weed pollens than those sensitized to house dust mites in Northern China. The proportion of patients with co-existing asthma was lower in tree pollen group than in house dust mite group or weed pollen group, and there was no significant difference between house dust mite group and weed pollen group. There was no significant correlation between QOL of rhinitis patients and the specific IgE level to the causative allergen. CONCLUSION In our study group, QOL of patients with allergic rhinitis varied with the allergen responsible for symptoms, but was not influenced by the specific IgE level to relevant allergen. The proportion of patients with co-existing asthma also varied with different pollen allergens. Rhinitis patients sensitized to weed pollens might be more likely to suffer from asthma than those sensitized to tree pollens.
Adult ; Allergens ; immunology ; Animals ; Asthma ; China ; Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin E ; blood ; Pollen ; Pyroglyphidae ; Quality of Life ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; physiopathology

Objective To evaluate the influence of ProTaper rotary nickel-titanium files root preparation on root canal filling . Methods 30 cases of molars pulpitis and 20 cases of premolars pulpitis or periapical periodontitis were equally divided into two groups .The group A(30 cases) used the ProTaper rotary nickel-titanium files in root canal preparation and the group B (30 cases) adopted the common K files modified step-back technique for root canal preparation .The influence of the root preparation by 2 sets of apparatus on the effect of root canal filling ,and the several aspects of the root canal filling time ,the matching degree of main root canal file and master gutta-percha ,proper filling rate ,postoperative reaction of root canal filling were compared for conducting the e-valuation .Results In the mean root canal filling time of the group A ,average premolar time was 4 min 25 s and molar was 1 min 30 s ,however in the group B ,average premolar was 5 min 30 s and molar was 11 min 41 s ,the time in the group A was greatly short-ened with statistical difference(P<0 .05);the matching degree of main root canal file and master gutta-percha in the group A was 86 .37% for premolar and 88 .89% for molar ,however in the B group ,which was 62 .50% for premolar and 26 .67% for molar ,the matching degree in the group A was greatly improved with statistical difference between them (P<0 .05);the proper filling rate of upper premolar from the X-ray film was 72 .73% in the group A and 70 .83% in the group B ,while which of molar was 80 .0% in the group A and 77 .78% in the group B ,here was no statistical difference between them (P>0 .05);the postoperative pain reaction of root canal filling in both groups were very low and weak without statistical difference .Conclusion The ProTaper rotary nickel-titanium files root preparation can accelerate the root canal filling speed ,improve the matching degree of main root canal files and master gutta-percha and simplify the root-filling therapy procedure .

K-ras gene is one of oncogenes in non-small cell lung cancer,and it can promote tumor cells growth after mutations by several signaling pathways.K-ras mutations frequently occur in lung adenocarcinoma patients with smoking history.In the present study,K-ras mutations are associated with resistence to targated therapy and may be a marker of poor prognosis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Objective: To investigate prognostic factors of survival of lung adenocarcinoma patients with brain metasta-ses.Methods: The clinical data of 109 lung adenocarcinoma patients with brain metastases were reviewed.Fifty-senven pa-tients survived more than 1 year, and 52 patients survived less than 1 year.The data were analyzed by SPSS 15.0 statisti-cal software.Results: Both the univariate analysis and multivariate analysis showed that patients' PS score, the interval be-tween diagnosis and brain metastasis, and multimodality treatment were independent prognostic factors for the survival of lung adenocarcinoma patients with brain metastases (P<0.05).Patients' gender, age, metastatic symptoms and extracrani-al metastases didn't significantly affect patient survival.Conclusion: Patients with PS score 0-1, the interval of more than 1 year between diagnosis and brain metastasis, and combined therapy have longer survival.The research provides an impor-tant guidance for the treatment of advanced lung adenocarcinoma patients with brain metastases.

Laparoscopic hepatectomy has been utilized in clinic,however to some extent there are some limitations for various equipments being used in laparoscopic hepatectomy, as a result, the laparoscopic bepa-tectomy is being constrainted on its development. Therefore, with the research and development of the ideal tool for laparoscopic hepatectomy,laparoscopic liver surgery is bound to be booming.

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC), which accounts for about 15%of lung cancer cases, is an aggressive disease characterized by rapid growth and early widespread metastasis. Despite sensitive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, SCLC is vulnerable to get resistant and has high recurrence rates. Therefore, novel therapies are desperately needed to improve treatment efficacy and increase overall survival. A complex molecular biological alteration of SCLC accounts for its pathogenesis and chemo-resistance. With the understand-ing of SCLC biologic behavior and improvement of detection technique, immunotherapy may be a viable therapeutic approach and bring breakthrough to the treatment of patients with SCLC. In this review, we will discuss the rationale for immunotherapy and recent clinical trials of immunotherapeutic agents for SCLC.

The effects of two lipids lowering drugs, Xu Zhiping and Mixtura Dai Huai, on the LDL metabolism by receptor dependent and independent pathways in experimental hypercholesterolemia rats were obsvered using radioisotopic double-labelling trace technique. The results showed that in the receptor dependent or independent pathways, the FCR of LDL was increased by 43% and 34% respectively in Xu Zhiping group, and by 35% and 40% respectively in Mixtura Dai Huai group as compared with controls. Both drugs appeared to be more effective than colifibrate, in promoting clearance of LDL from plasma suggesting that the role in reducing plasma TC and LDL-C was depended on accelerating LDL degradation through both receptor dependent and independent pathways. It was also suggested that immune stimulus in combination with cholagogus may become a new way for prevention of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis.

The effects of Da Huai Mixture on receptor dependent and independent pathways of LDL catabolism of the experimental hypercholesterolemic rats were observed by isotope trace-labelling, measurement of monocytic macrophage function and dot bloting. The results were as follows: (1) Serum total cholesterol was significantly decrcased(P

Along with the fast development of medical technology,the theory of holistic medical care is infiltrated into every aspect of clinical medical practices.In this paper,though the treatment of surgical hepatobiliary diseases under the direction of holistic medical care ,we emphasize the significance of holistic medical care in diagnosis and treatment ,recommend and canonize the usage of holistic medical care into the clinical practices.

Objective To design a new type of fluorescence detection optical system for dedicated neonatal PKU screening. Methods The system selects super-luminance UVLED for excitation light source, uses different diameter quartz fiber and Y -type optical fiber which consists of glass fiber bundles, and self focusing optical fiber for collimating light and photomultiplier tubes for testing. Results The system has many features, such as simple structure, small size and high sensitivity. Conclusion The clinic screening requirements are met by the system and a new means of rapid detection is provided for PKU screening in large quantities.