The relationship between carotid artery stenosis and cognitive function are receiving increasing attention.Most studies have shown that carotid artery stenosis has a direct impact on cognitive impairment.Carotid endarterectomy or stenting can improve the cognitive function to varying degrees in patients with carotid artery stenosis.The mechanism of cognitive impairment in patients with carotid artery disease may be associated with hypoperfusion,white matter lesions,multiple lacunar infarction and spontaneous emboli.

Objective To observe the effect of different periodontal therapies on serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6)and C-reactive protein (CRP)in elderly patients with coronary.Methods Totally 90 elderly patients with severe periodontitis were divided into three groups,the control group performed the treatment of coronary heart disease;the periodontal treatment group performed the treatment of coronary heart disease and periodontal treatment;the combine group per-formed periodontal therapy and flap surgery on the basis of the treatment of coronary heart disease.The obvervational index were compared among three groups.Results All patients′clinical indexes of periodontitis of combination group and basic group has im-proved after treatment,the levels of PD,SBI,CAL,PLI,the percentage of bleeding on probing and probing depth were significantly decreased (P <0.05),and had significant adhesion(P <0.05);the contrast between combination group and basic group,the levels of PD,SBI,CAL,the percentage of bleeding on probing and probing depth had notable difference(P <0.05).All patients′clinical indexes of periodontitis of combination group and basic group had improved after treatment,serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP were significantly decreased (P <0.05);the contrast between combination group and basic group,serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP have notable difference (P <0.05).Conclusion The periodontal basic therapy and periodontal flap therapy can reduce the ser-um levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP of elderly coronary heart disease (CHD),but compared to the routine medicine maintenance therapy,the effect of periodontal flap therapy is better.

Objective To establish a method for the determination of hesPeridin and cinnamaldehyde in siweiqing buccal tablets. Methods A high Performance liquid chromatograPhy ( HPLC) method was established. The chromatograPhic conditions were as follows: the chromatograPhic column Inertsil ODS_SP ( 4. 6 mmí150 mm, 5 μm ) with the mixture of acetonitrile and water as mobile Phase in gradient mode,the detection waVelength of 290 nm,the flow rate of 1. 0 mL·min-1 ,the column temPerature of 30℃,the theoretical Plate number no less than 3 000. Results The linear relationshiP between content and Peak area was obtained in the range of 0. 025-0. 500 μg for cinnamaldehyde and 0. 10-2. 00 μg for hesPeridin. RSD of the Peak area of cinnamaldehyde and hesPeridin for the Precision test,the stability test and the rePeatability test were 1. 16%and 1. 03%,1. 27%and 1. 08%,1. 23%and 1. 28%,resPectiVely. The aVerage recoVery of cinnamaldehyde was 99. 24%with RSD of 1. 65%(n=9). The aVerage recoVery of hesPeridin was 99. 39%with RSD of 1. 85%(n=9). Conclusion The method can be aPPlied to quantitatiVe assay of cinnamaldehyde and hesPeridin in siweiqing buccal tablets with good reProducibility and sPecificity. The recoVery result met the accePtance criteria. The method can effectiVely control the quality of siweiqing buccal tablets with good sPecificity,reProducibility and stability,and can be aPPlied to the quality control of siweiqing buccal tablets.

Objective To explore the effect of standardized rehabilitation training and acupuncture therapy on knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods One hundred KOA patients were evenly divided into the treatment group and the control group by random digits table.The control group were treated by acupuncture plus general functional exercise guidance and the treatment group by standardized rehabilitation training and treatment for 3 courses(10 d as 1 treatment course).After 3 courses,the two groups were observed in terms of knee joint pain,joint function improvement and clinical curative effect.Result After treatment,the treatment group was significantly better than the control group in terms of knee joint pain,joint function improvement and clinical curative effect(all P<0.05 ).Conclusion The standardized rehabilitation training combined with acupuncture therapy may be effective in the reduction of the knee pain and improvement of knee function for patients with osteoarthritis.

Objective To understand the eco-hydraulics characteristics of Biomphalaria straminea,the intermediate host of Schistosoma mansoni. Methods The drainage method and settlement tube method were applied to measure B. straminea's den-sity and hydrostatic settling velocity respectively. Results The density of B. straminea was 1.04-1.16 g/cm3,and the average value was 1.08 g/cm3. The hydrostatic settling velocity was 2.32-12.92 cm/s. Conclusions The eco-hydraulics characteristics of B. straminea is different from Oncomelania hupensis,and more attention should be paid to the hydraulic measures for the con-trol of B. straminea.

It is an important measure in improving the practical teaching quality at Chinese westem medical colleges to strengthen the training practice of part-time assistant teachers in clinical teaching bases. To establish a good training model,we should take into consideration its operability and practicability, as well as the positivity of the teachers.The key to making the training succeful is to ascertain the direction and contents, to set up an instructors' team, and to make a specific training plan.

Objective To explore the effects of erythropoietin (EPO) on the neural function recovery and the expressions of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in rabbit spinal cord after ischemia-reperfusion injury. Methods 24 rabbits were randomized into 3 groups: EPO treatment group, ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) group and sham group with 8 rabbits in each group. The rabbit model of spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury was established with Tetik's method. The changes of neural functional recovery of rabbits of 3 groups were observed through Tarlov's scale at different time points post-operation. The expressions of NF-κB were tested with immunohistochemistry. Results The grade of nerve function improved distinctly in EPO treatment group (P<0.01).The expression of NF-κB in EPO group was lower than that of I/R group (P<0.01).Conclusion EPO can significantly improve the motor function of hind limbs in rabbits after spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury, which might be related with inhibition of the expressions of NF-κB.

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Objective To evaluate the tolerance of preoperative neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (neoCRT) plus esophagectomy, as well as the short-term outcome, tumor resection rate, incidence of postoperative complications, and perioperative mortality, in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer.Methods This study included 74 patients with thoracic esophageal cancer who were admitted to our hospital from May 2011 to June 2015.Chemotherapy and radiotherapy were performed concurrently.The chemotherapy consisted of vinorelbine (25 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, 22, and 29) and cisplatin (25 mg/m2 on days 1-4 and 22-25).The radiotherapy was conventionally fractionated with a total dose of 40 Gy (2.0 Gy/d).At 4-8 weeks after chemoradiotherapy, esophagectomy was performed (neoCRT+surgery group);definitive chemoradiotherapy (DCRT) was performed in the patients who refused surgery (DCRT group);follow-up was performed in the patients who refused any anti-cancer therapies after neoCRT (neoCRT group).Results Forty-four patients underwent neoCRT+surgery, with a radical resection (R0) rate of 100% and a pathological complete response (pCR) rate of 43%;17 patients received DCRT;13 patients received neoCRT alone.For the neoCRT+surgery group, DCRT group, and neoCRT group, the 2-year overall survival (OS) rates were 79%, 75%, and 17%, respectively, and the 2-year disease-free survival (DSF) rates were 75%, 55%, and 17%, respectively.There were significant differences in OS between the neoCRT group and the neoCRT+surgery group (P=0.000) and between the neoCRT group and the DCRT group (P=0.001), but no significant difference was observed between the neoCRT+surgery group and the DCRT group (P=0.415).There were significant differences in DFS between the neoCRT group and the neoCRT+surgery group (P=0.000) and between the neoCRT group and the DCRT group (P=0.002), but no significant difference was observed between the neoCRT+surgery group and the DCRT group (P=0.416).The rate of clinical response to preoperative neoCRT was 87% for all patients.Fifty-six patients (76%) developed grade ≥3 myelosuppression due to preoperative neoCRT.The incidence rates of postoperative pulmonary infection, anastomotic leakage, and anastomotic stenosis were 21%, 12%, and 7%, respectively, and the perioperative mortality rate was 2%.Conclusions For patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer, preoperative neoCRT plus surgery can increase the clinical response rate and pCR rate, reduce the tumor stage, and improve the survival, but chemoradiotherapy toxicities and perioperative complications cannot be ignored.