Motor imagery therapy is based on the theory of plasticity in the central nervous system. Movement with imagery improved reconstruction of damaged motor conduction pathway, and made restoration of central nervous system. Motor imagery adapts to recovery mode of stroke, and was proved to be effective on motor function when applied with physical therapy for stroke patients. This article would review its background, mechanisms, Methods and effects, etc.

Objective To investigate the effects of angiotensin Ⅱ AT1 receptor antagonist-Candesartan on production of leptin, adiponectin and TNF-? in rat. Methods 20 male Wistar Kyoto rats were randomly divided into vehicle and Candesartan treated groups. The dosage of Candesartan was 10mg?kg~ -1 ?d~ -1 . Food intake and bodyweight were recorded each week. Rats were sacrificed by decapitation after 17 weeks. Epididymal and perirenal fat were collected and weighted. Adipocytes were isolated from epididymal adipose tissue with collagenase. Diameter of adipocyte was evaluated. Blood chemistry, insulin, leptin, adiponectin and TNF-? were assayed. mRNA expressions of leptin, adiponectin and TNF-? of epididymal adipose tissue were assayed with RT-PCR. Results In Candesartan treated group, bodyweight and content of adipose tissue were significantly decreased, and adipocytes shrunk. Blood glucose and insulin levels showed no difference between two groups. Plasma leptin level and leptin mRNA expression in adipose tissue were lower, and plasma adiponectin level as well as adiponectin mRNA expression were higher in Candesartan treated group. Plasma TNF-? level was too low to detect with super sensitive kit, and mRNA expression of TNF? was decreased in Candesartan treated group. Conclusions Angiotensin Ⅱ AT1 receptor antagonist decreases the production of leptin and TNF-?, enhances synthesis as well as release of adiponectin in rat adipose tissue.

Objective:To explore effects of Baoyuan Huoxue Granule on senile type 2 diabetes with Qi deficiency and blood stasis,and expression rates of membrane glucoprotein selectin P(CD62p)and fibrin receptor(PAC-1)in the granule of platelet.Methods:60 cases of senile type 2 diabetes with Qi-deficiency and blood stasis were randomly divided into two groups,a simple western medicine control group(n=30)and a test group(n=30)treated by routine western medicine and Baoyuan Huoxue Granule.The treatment was given 2 months.Their clinical therapeutic effects,and the expression rates of CD62p and PAC-1 before and after treatment were investigated.Results:In the test group,12 cases(40%)were markedly effective,15 cases(50%)effective,3 cases (10%)ineffective,with an effective rate of 90%;In the control group,3 cases(10%)were markedly effective,12(40%) effective,15(50%)ineffective.the effective rate being 50%,with significant difference between the two groups in total effective rate(P

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical application of BacT/Alert 3D automatic blood culture system.METHODS Totally 3610 blood specimens were cultured by BacT/Alert 3D automatic blood culture system.RESULTS Four hundred and three of 3610 blood specimens were positive,and the positive rate was 11.2%.The cumulative positive rates within 24 h,24-48 h,48-72 h,and longer than 72 h were 64.3%,21.1%,11.4% and 3.2%,respectively.CONCLUSIONS BacT/Alert 3D automatic blood culture system is an accurate,quick and convenient method for bacteria culture,which can detect wide range of bacteria strains,elevate detection ratc,and shorten detection period.

Objective To analyze the rented factors leading to successful treatment of ectopic pregnancy by conservative therapy and to explore importance of this therapy. Methods 152 patients with ectopic pregnancy performed with conservative treatment were randomly recruited into a methotrexate plus Chinese medicine group, a 5-fluorouracil plus Chinese medicine group and a exclusive Chinese medicine group. The curative rate and side effect were observed in groups, and the relation between the treatment condition and the curative rate was analyzed. Results There was no difference in curative rate among groups, while the side effect in the exclusive Chinese medicine group was lower than other groups. It showed high curative rate in patients with two or more conditions of having mass less than 3 cm, the level of bloodβ-hCG less than 1000 IU/L, and the depth of posterior fomix effusion less than 1 cm. Conclusion Among the treatments of ectopic pregnancy, Chinese medicine has fewer side effects. Fully evaluation on the treatment condition can improve the curative rate.

A retrospective study of endocrine dysfunction in 65 patients with Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC) was conducted. Before surgical operation, most patients with RCC had various degrees of pituitary dysfunction.Impaired gonadotropin secretion and prolactinemia were the prevalent abnormalities. Erectile dysfunction or diminished libido in male and menstrual disorder or galactorrhea in female were frequently seen. The panhypopituitarism appeared in a few patients with RCC. The patients would benefit by surgical removal, however,attention should be paid to avoid new damage of the pituitary gland during operation.

Objective: To investigate the effects of traditional Chinese medicine Baoyuanhuoxue Granula on the state of senile type Ⅱdiabetes before thrombus.Methods: 60 cases of selected senile type Ⅱdiabetes patients were divided into two groups,trial group(treatment with routine western medicine added Baoyuanhuoxue Granula;30 cases) and control group(treatment with simple western medicine; 30 cases).After two months,the changes of expression rate of blood viscosity, nail fold microcirculation and platelet aggregation,D-D,CD-62p and PAC-1 of patients in two groups before and after treatment were observed.Results: Baoyuanhuoxue Granula can reduce the expression rate of blood viscosity,platelet aggregation,D-D,CD-62p and PAC-1 obviously,and can improve nail fold microcirculation.Conclusion: Baoyuanhuoxue Granula can improve the state of senile type Ⅱdiabetes before thrombus.

AIM:To evaluate the availability and our experience of intraoperative image-guidance in endoscopic nasocular operation.METHODS:Seven cases of endoscopic nasal surgery with intraoperative image-guidance were retropectively reviewed,including 3 cases of optic nerve injury;3 cases of foreign object of optic behind the eyeball;1 case of retrobulbar tumor(angeioma).RESULTS:The preoperative preparatory time would take 15 minutes,including coordination,head holder localization,conventional instrument registration.In our cases,the localization accuracy between 3-D image landmarks of navigation system and actual anatomical landmarks was less than 1.3mm.The optic nerve and other anatomical points could be orientated accurately in intraoperative procedures.No complication occurred.CONCLUSION:Nasal endoscope combined with imageguidance systems provides accurate anatomical localization of anterior skull base with enlarged operation field.It is possible for surgeons to observe important anatomical structures during endoscopic surgery.It could increase the effectiveness and decrease surgical complications,especially in complicated cases.

ObjectiveTo explore the early diagnostic value of pro-adrenomedullin (pro-ADM) in sepsis. Methods A prospective study was conducted. Eighty-two patients with acute infection admitted to Department of Emergency of Shanxi Medical University Second Hospital from April 2013 to March 2014 were enrolled. According to the diagnostic criteria of sepsis, the patients with acute infection were divided into ordinary infection group [infection without systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS),n = 25] and sepsis group (infection combined with SIRS, n = 57). According to degree of severity of sepsis, the latter group was subdivided into three subgroups: sepsis group (n = 22), severe sepsis group (n = 27) and septic shock group (n = 8). Twenty-four healthy persons were included to serve as healthy control group. The venous blood from all the research objects in hospital was collected within 24 hours. The levels of pro-ADM and procalcitonin ( PCT ) were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ (APACHEⅡ) score was recorded. The relationship between pro-ADM and PCT and also APACHEⅡ score was analyzed with Pearson correlation analysis. The receiver-operating characteristic curve (ROC) of pro-ADM and PCT were used to evaluate the diagnostic acuity of sepsis.Results The plasma levels of pro-ADM, PCT and APACHEⅡ score in sepsis group were significantly higher than those in ordinary infection group and healthy control group [pro-ADM (ng/L): 66.69±1.73 vs. 53.43±2.70, 45.87±1.43; PCT (ng/L):1 336.49±40.26 vs. 1 083.09±47.99, 959.04±37.53; APACHEⅡ score: 14.60±0.81 vs. 8.10±1.14, 3.00±1.15,allP< 0.01]. With the aggravation of sepsis, the levels of pro-ADM, PCT and APACHEⅡ score were gradually increased, and there were significant differences among sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock groups [pro-ADM (ng/L): 64.91±2.50, 73.56±2.80, 84.67±4.52; PCT (ng/L): 1 152.65±48.62, 1 233.93±63.06, 1 475.71±109.93;APACHEⅡ score: 12.91±1.15, 14.55±1.14, 19.37±2.40,P< 0.05 orP< 0.01]. Pearson correlation analysis results showed that the level of pro-ADM was positively related with PCT (r = 0.473,P = 0.006), and it was also positively correlated with APACHEⅡ score (r = 0.707,P = 0.008). ROC curve analysis showed that area under the ROC curve (AUC) of pro-ADM for diagnosis of sepsis was 0.823 (P = 0.003). When the cutoff value was 59.40 ng/L, the sensitivity was 80.7%, the specificity was 68.0%, the positive predictive value was 85.2%, and the negative predictive value was 60.7%. AUC of the PCT for diagnosis of sepsis was 0.653 (P = 0.043). When the cutoff value was 1 194.67 ng/L, the sensitivity was 68.4%, the specificity was 64.0%, the positive predictive value was 81.8%, and the negative predictive value was 44.7%. It was proved that the pro-ADM had a higher diagnostic value for sepsis than PCT.Conclusion The plasma levels of pro-ADM can be used as an early indicator in diagnosis and severity evaluation and prognosis in patients with sepsis .

The characteristics of glucose dysbolism in ectopic ACTH syndrome (EAS) were investigated by analysing the clinical data of 117 patients with Cushing syndrome (CS). The patients with CS were divided into 3 groups : EAS group (n = 9) , Cushing's disease (CD) group (n = 67) and adrenocortical adenoma (AA) group (n =41). Retrospective analysis of the data covered the prevalence of secondary diabetes, blood glucose, HbAlc, blood potassium, and blood ACTH and 24 h urinary-free cortisol (UFC) levels. Compared with CD and AA groups, the prevalence of secondary diabetes and blood glucose level were higher in EAS group, while HbAlc level was lower. Blood glucose level in patients with ectopic ACTH syndrome decreased to normal after tumor removal.