This study was aimed to investigate the functions and indications ofRehmannia glutinosa from old herbalism documents. The database management system ofPu-Ji-Fang was used to summarize the whole function, which was compared with theChinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 edition. The results showed that besides the same function,R. glutinosa was also widely used in the treatment of various heat syndromes, deficiency, sore ulcer, traumatism, irregular menstruation, arthralgia, blood stasis, apoplexia, cough, restlessness, and etc. With modern studies on pharmacodynamics and clinical applications, potential functions ofR. glutinosa were primarily conformed as clearing heat-fire (clearing heat-toxin), tonifying, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, soothing nerves, calming liver to extinguish wind, and removing wind-damp syndromes.

As an independent subject, TCM psychology appeared in 1980s, but it could be traced back to the book, the Inner Canon of Huangdi (Huangdineijing) formed in Qin and Han Dynasties. Physicians in the later generations developed TCM psychology based on that occurred in the Inner Canon of Huangdi, which made it became mature gradually, and Sun Simiao was one representative figure among them. The fundamental features of TCM psychological theory of Sun Simiao are summarized here.

This paper aims to integrate the principles of crisis public relations into the hospitals'real facts of management,and make some discussion and analysis in dealing with medical dissensions,in expectation of throwing a brick to get a gem in return in order to enhance the hospitals'power of resisting risks and competion.

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of three kinds of immunosuppressant on systemic lupus erythematosus encephalopathy. Methods 44 cases with systemic lupus erythematosus encephalopathy were randomly assigned to receive high dose of Methyllprednisolone, Cytoxan (CTX) or Ifosfamide (IFO). The levels of ESR and serum C_3 were detected at different time after treatments. The effect and safety of these treatments were evaluated. Results (1) After treatment, the levels of ESR decreased significantly ((P)0.05). More decrease of ESR was found in CTX group and IFO group than in Methyllprednisolone group (all (P

AIM:To investigate the correlation between chronic dry eye and refractive regression after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)for myopia.METHODS:Two hundred and twenty-five eyes of 225 patients were enrolled in this study.Examinations including Schirmer test,tear break-up time(BUT),corneal sensation,and ocular surface staining were performed before and 6 months after LASIK.Dry eye symptoms were assessed using the McMonnies Dry Eye Symptom Survey.Data were analyzed on history and treatment response.RESULTS:Refractive regression after LASIK was related to chronic dry eye.It occurred in 8(25.0%)of 32 patients with chronic dry eye and in 18(9.3%)of 193 patients without dry eye(P＜0.01).CONCLUSION:The risk of refractive regression was increased in patients with chronic dry eye.

BACKGROUND: The vibration of high speed handpiece during tooth preparation may have adverse effect on the continuous force of the bonding interfaces among the cement, dentin, and post core. OBJECTIVE: To find the effect of different types of cements on the coronal microleakage of fiber post under different tooth preparation timings, and to provide evidence for the clinical operation. METHODS: The extracted mandibular premolars were divided into 3 groups, and they were cemented by Rely X luting, Panavia F and Paracora 5 mL, respectively. Each group was averagely divided into 3 subgroups: A, B, C groups which were prepared 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 90 minutes after the cements mixed. All roots were then dyed and transparented. The teeth were observed under stereoscopic microscope and the dyeing scores were also recorded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Rely X luting caused the highest coronal microleakage of fiber post, followed by Panavia F, while Paracore 5 mL, brought about the lowest under the same tooth preparation timing. Different tooth preparation timing caused no significant effect on the coronal microleakage of fiber post when the cement had been completely set.

It's established a high-performance liquid chromatography-time of flight mass spectrometry(HPLC-TOF-MS) method to analyze chemical constituents in Salvia chinensis. The separation was performed on a SHISEIDO MG C18 reverse phase column (3.0 mm x 100 mm, 3 microm). The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile (A) and water (containing 0.1% formic acid, B) was used as gradient elute. The gradient of a phase, 10%-90% (0-33 min), 90% (33-40 min). The flow rate was 0.6 mL x min(-1). Post-column split ratio was 2:1. Temperature of column was 25 degrees C. Time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS) and electrospray ion source (ESI) was applied for qualitative analysis under positive ion mode, and mass scan range was m/z 100-1 000. As a result,28 of the major chemical constituents of S. chinensis were identified by HPLC-TOF-MS. In this study, a rapid and efficient method for studying the chemical constituents in S. chinensis by HPLC-TOF-MS was established, which paves a way for the quality control and further studies of the herb in vivo.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Mass Spectrometry ; Organic Chemicals ; analysis ; isolation & purification ; Salvia ; chemistry ; Solvents ; chemistry ; Time Factors

Cellular schwannoma is a rare benign tumor of the peripheral nerves.The tumor is consist of spindle cells which arranged in interwoven bundles,and lacking the mesh district and palisading structure.The tumor cells are abundant,with coarse chromatin,deeply stained nuclei and in multiforms.So the tumor may easily be misdiagnosed as various types of spindle cell sarcoma.Intraperitoneal cellular schwannoma may also be mistaken as gastrointestinal stromal tumors.In this article,the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of cellular schwannoma were analyzed based on the clinical data of a patient with cellular schwannoma in the gastric wall misdiagnosed as gastric stromal tumor.

AIM: To study the effect of nasal mucosal tolerance to E-selectin on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.METHODS: Two different doses(single and booster) of E-selectin or PBS were dropped into membrana mucosa nasi of rats.The middle cerebral artery occlusion(MCAO) model referring to Zea Longa method with modifications was performed 48 h after the last dose of E-selectin or PBS.After 2 h ischemia and 22 h reperfusion,the numbers of CD3+CD4+T-lymphocyte and CD3+CD8+T lymphocyte subgroup in the blood were examined with flow cytometry.Rats were killed,then part of the animals was used to measure the cerebral infarction volume by TTC staining.mRNA expressions of E-selectin,ICAM-1 and lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1(LFA-1) were determined by RT-PCR and activity of SOD was determined by xanthinoxidanse method in ischemic cortex of the other part of animals.RESULTS: The ratio of the numbers of CD3+CD4+T-lymphocytes and CD3+CD8+T-lymphocytes increased in E-selectin single pretreatment group(P

OBJECTIVE:To compare the cost-effective ratios between Granisetron and Ondansetron in the prevention of Cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting.METHODS:In a randomized auto-controlled design,36patients receiving chemotherapy with Cisplatin were divided into2groups to compare the antiemetic effects and toxicity between Granisetron and Ondansetron and to carry out cost-effectiveness analysis.RESULTS:Granisetron could effectively prevent Cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting and its antiemetic effect was comparable to that of Ondansetron.The average effective rates in preventing nausea and vomiting of Granisetron and Ondansetron were75.9%,77.8%and79.7%,75.0%respectively,and there were no significant differences between two drugs.The toxic reactions of Granisetron were slight.In cost-effectiveness analysis,Granisetron was better than Ondansetron.CONCLUSION:Granisetron is a safe,effective,economical antiemotic in chemotherapy of cancers.It is worth popularizing the application.