OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of compound amino acids capsul es on hypoalbuminemia in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis.METHODS:30hemodialysis patients were selected to orally take2compound amino acids capsules(0.35g per capsule)twice daily for12weeks,renal and liver function and levels of serum albumin and pre-albumin were measured before and after the experiment.RESULTS:The levels of serum albumin and pre-albumin were increased significantly after the treatment,it were(30.5?4.6)g/L vs(35.9?7.1)g/L,and(213.0?46.9)mg/L vs(275.8?52.3)mg/L respectively(P

Thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy in the endocrine system .In recent years ,the incidence of thyroid cancer has increased year by year ,which sparked people′s attention.With the development of thyroid cancer research ,it is found that cytokines play a key role in the occurrence and development of tumor .At present ,the cause of thyroid carcinoma and mechanism is not yet entirely clear ,however ,the occurrence of thyroid cancer is possiblely associated with the body regulating cellular immune dysfunction .Cytokines play an important role in the whole process ,in which the relationship between cytokines IFN -γ,IL-6 and thyroid carcinoma is closely related .

Humans ; Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery/surgery* ; Thrombectomy ; Thrombosis/etiology* ; Stents/adverse effects* ; Treatment Outcome

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),a neurodegenerative disorder,is subtle in disease onset,difficult to diagnose,and fast-growing at progression.There.are at present little specific neurological imaging characteristics of ALS.Functional brain imaging techniques,such as SPECT and PET,were the early tools for investigation of ALS.The application of pixel-based analysis software (such as SPM) renders research in this area more convenient and objective.In recent years,improvement in brain receptor PET imaging has demonstrated its important value in the early diagnosis of ALS and evaluation of cognitive impairment.

Objecfive To investigate the prevalence of Ureaplasma urealyticum(UU)and Mycoplasma hominis(MH)infections in urogenital tract and their sensitivities to drugs in Qinhuangdao area from 2006 to 2007.Methods UU and MH were detected by Mycoplasma IST kits in urine samples from 3062 patients suspected as urogenital tract infection and the sensitivity tests for 8 antimicrobial agents were performed.Results Mycolasmas were detected in 1262 patients from 3062 patients suspected as urogenital tract infection,in which 1037 were of UU infection,41 were of MH infection and 184 were of UU+MH infection.Both strains were sensitive to josamycin,doxycycline and tetracycline,but were less sensitive to ofloxacin and ciprofloxacin.Conclusions Drug resistance is increasing for Mycoplasma and sensitivity test is important in treatment of urogenital tract infection by Mycoplasma.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin D ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Multiple Myeloma ; classification ; pathology ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To explore the clinical features and treatment measures of the severe pneumonia in renal transplantation patients. Methods The clinical data of 27 patients with severe pneumonia following renal transplantation was retrospectively analyzed. Results The severe pneumonia in renal transplantation patients had the features such as earlier occurrence, speedy development and mixed infection of multi-bacteria. Twenty-two cases out of 27 patients (81.5%) were rescued successfully, and five cases died. Conclusion The patients with severe pneumonia following renal transplantation should be intensively observed and actively treated. The reasonable application of broad-spectrum antibiotics, breathing sustain and combined measures are the key points of successful treatment.

Objective To investigate the relationship between serum cystatin C (Cys C) level and the occurrence of in-stent restenosis after coronary drug-eluting stent implantation.Methods A retrospective analysis of coronary drug-eluting stent implantation was curried out in 592 patients.All patients were from Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University by coronary angiography,and were divided into restenosis group (142 cases) and non restenosis group (450 cases).The Cys C levels before and after surgery and follow-up angiography were analyzed.The biochemical indicators,and transcatheter arterial restenosis were analyzed.Results Either before or after operation and follow-up angiography,serum cystatin C levels were higher in restenosis group patients than that in non restenosis group [before operation:(1.622 ± 1.063) mg/L vs (1.369 ± 0.860) mg/L;after the operation:(1.769 ± 1.062) mg/L vs (1.458 ± 0.883) mg/L;review:(1.924 ± 1.085) mg/L vs (1.440 ± 0.874) mg/L;P ＜ 0.05].Multivariate COX regression analysis showed that serum cystatin C level was an independent risk factor of in-stent restenosis in drugeluting area (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The serum cystatin C level is closely related to in-stent restenosis in drug-eluting stents area.High level of serum cystatin C is an independent risk factor of in-stent restenosis after drug-eluting stents implantation.

Objective To know the distribution of arsenic and trace elements in drinking water in the endemic arsenism areas in Shanyin County, Shanxi Province. Methods Drinking water samples were collected from the chronic endemic arsenic poisoning areas of Silizhuang and Shanghexi, Shanyin County, Shanxi Province and HPLC-HG-AFS system was used to analyze the arsenic contents, valence and speciation. The trace elements were determined by ICP-MS. The data were analyzed by SPSS13.0 for windows. Results A total of 63 drinking water samples were determined, 39.68% of them exceeded the standard limit of arsenic level, inorganic arsenic was the main arsenical in drinking water, iAs3+/(iAs3++iAs5+) ratio was 56.17% in the water sample (arsenic was higher than 50 ?g/L) . The contents of Fe, Mn, Hg, Se and Pb in part of drinking water samples exceed the standard limits. No significant difference was seen between the arsenic results determined by HPLC-HG-AFS and ICP-MS. Conclusion Arsenic contamination of drinking water in Shanyin County, Shanxi Province is severe. The most frequently seen arsenic valence state in drinking water is iAs3+. Some trace elements in part of drinking water samples exceed the standard limits, this may aggravate arsenic poisoning.

Objective To investigate the effect of hindlimb unloaded 3 weeks on bone mineral density of different parts in simulated weightlessness rats,and the effect of Chinese herbal prescriptions on them.Methods 2-month-old male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups:control group(CON),hindlimb unloading group(HU),HU+Chinese herbal prescription group(HUC).During the whole experiment(4 weeks),HUC were given Chinese herbal prescriptions(contains Radix Acanthopanacis Senticosl,Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata,Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae,Concha Ostreae,etc),while CON and HU were given equal measures Concha Ostreae prepared by acetic acid.After 1 week of adaption period,weightlessness was simulated by tail suspension in HU and HUC for three weeks.Rats were executed at the end of the fourth week and bone mineral density of 7 differernt parts were determined.BMD of skull bone and second thoracic vertebra were examined by buoyancy method,and fourth lumbar vertebra,humerus,femur,radio-ulna and tibia were examined by bone densitometer.Results Compared with CON,BMD of skull of HU increased significantly(P 0.05),but BMD of lumbar vertebra,femur and tibia were decreased notably(P 0.05).Conclusions The change of hindlimb unloaded 3 weeks on systemic BMD presented certain trend.BMD of skull bone increased,little change on upper limbs and second thoracic vertebra,and fourth lumbar vertebra and hind limbs reduced.Chinese herbal prescriptions had the function to relieve weightlessness osteoporosis,and had positive effect on calcium distribution with weightlessness.