Objective To observe the clinical efficacy ofShenqi Unguent on sub-clinical hypothyroidism patients with qi-deficiency constitution.Methods A total of 60 patients were randomly divided into treatment group and control group. The treatment group took the traditional Chinese medicine ofShenqi Unguent, while the control group took euthyrox orally for 6 months. Changes of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), thyroid function (FT3, FT4, TSH, TG-Ab, TPO-Ab), and TCM syndrome integral before and after treatment of the two groups were observed. Results After treatment, the TCM syndrome integrals of the treatment group were significantly improved, compared with the control group (P<0.01). Similarly, CIMT of the treatment group were obviously increased, compared with the control group (P<0.05). Meanwhile, levels of serum TG-Ab and TPO-Ab were distinctly reduced than that of the control group (P<0.01).ConclusionShenqi Unguent has marked clinical efficacy on sub-clinical hypothyroidism patients with qi-deficiency constitution.

Objective To observe the microdose albumin in urine,carotid intima -media thickness(CIMT) of coronary heart disease(CHD)patients′and coronary Gensini score level,to investigate the correlation between the extent of coronary stenosis and microalbuminuria,CIMT.Methods 50 cases of hospitalized patients with CHD and healthy control group of 50 cases were selected,to compare the score between the two groups of microalbuminuria, CIMT and coronary Gensini.Results CHD group:microalbuminuria and CIMT were (38.36 ±19.51 )mg/L, (1.18 ±0.25)mm respectively.Healthy control group:microalbuminuria and CIMT were (27.52 ±15.44)mg/L, (0.76 ±0.17)mm respectively.Differences between the two groups were statistically significant(t =3.080,P =0.002;t =9.823,P =0.000).CHD group:coronary Gensini score was positively correlated with microalbuminuria, CIMT(r =0.288,P =0.430 r =0.308,P =0.290).Conclusion The correlation between CHD patients'microalbu-minuria,CIMT and the degree of coronary artery stenosis is positive.By measuring the microalbuminuria and CIMT,we can predict the extent of coronary artery stenosis.

Objective To discuss the correlation between the distribution of TCM constitutional types and carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT) in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism;To select the biased constitution type with high risk factors for atherosclerosis;To provide theoretical basis for preventing this disease from the perspective of TCM physique. Methods Totally 120 patients with subclinical hypothyroidism and 50 cases of normal healthy subjects were selected. TCM constitutional types of two groups were distinguished by KY3H TCM physique recognition software. CIMT was determined, and the correlation between the distribution of TCM constitutional types and CIMT in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism was analyzed. Results In 120 cases of subclinical hypothyroidism, there were 3 cases of gentleness type (2.50%), 30 cases of qi-depression type (25.00%), 28 cases of qi-deficiency type (23.33%), 25 cases of yang-deficiency type (20.83%), 13 cases of phlegm-damp type (10.84%), 9 cases of yin-deficiency type (7.50%), 6 cases of blood stasis type (5.00%), 5 cases of dampness heat type (4.17%), 1 case of particular type (0.83%). The main TCM constitutional types of subclinical hypothyroidism were qi-depression type, qi-deficiency type, yang-deficiency type and phlegm-damp type. The morbidity of atherosclerosis in patients with qi-depression type and qi-deficiency type were higher than other constitutional types. Conclusion The main TCM constitutional types of subclinical hypothyroidism were qi-depression type, qi-deficiency type, yang-deficiency type and phlegm-damp type.

Objective To observe the level of urinary microalbumin(MAU) and carotid artery intima-media thickness(CIMT) in patients with subclinical hypothyroidism,and to explore the relationship between subclinical hypothyroidism and MAU,arteriosclerosis.Methods 70 patients with subclinical hypothyroidism were randomly divided into the two groups according to the level of CIMT.33 patients were selected as the arteriosclerosis group and 37 patients were selected as the non-arteriosclerosis group,and 30 healthy people were selected as the control group.The levels of FT3,FT4,TSH,blood fat,MAU,CIMT observed.Results Compared with the healthy controls,the levels of TC,TG,LDL-C,CIMT were significantly higher in the arteriosclerosis group (P =0.008,0.007,0.009,0.006),the level of HDL-C was significantly lower in the arteriosclerosis group(P =0.006).The levels of TC,TG,LDL-C,CIMT were significantly higher in the non-arteriosclerosis group (P =0.042,0.037,0.008,0.035),the level of HDL-C was significantly lower in the non-arteriosclerosis group(P =0.038).The levels of TC,TG,LDL-C,CIMT in arteriosclerosis group were significantly higher than those in the non-arteriosclerosis group (P =0.032,0.041,0.039,0.007).The level of HDL-C in the arteriosclerosis group was significantly lower than the non-arteriosclerosis group(P =0.044).The level of MAU had no significant difference among the three groups(P =0.052,0.087,0.092).TSH had no relationship with MAU (r =0.195,P ＞ 0.05),TSH had positive correlation with CIMT(r =0.578,P ＜ 0.01).Conclusion The patients with subclinical hypothyroidism have lipid metabolism disorder and CIMT incrassation,which can increase the risk of arteriosclerosis.

The article reviews the change of thyroid function in the women during pregnancy and the development of fetal thyroid function and introduces the principles of treating pregnancy with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

Transcatheter renal sympathetic denervation with radiofrequency ablation has become a new treatment for refractory hypertension.Recent studies have showed that renal sympathetic denervation can also treat the diseases that are related to increased sympathetic nerve activity, such as metabolic diseases, cardiac disfunction, arrhythmia, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, renal failure, etc. This paper aims to make a general review on the recent clinical research progress about renal sympathetic denervation with radiofrequency ablation.

Objective To evaluate the impact of bilateral ovariectomy in post-menopausal women by comparison of climacteric symptoms before and after operation. Methods Post-menopausal women who received hysterectomy with concurrent bilateral ovariectomy on benign uterine indications were recruited.Climacteric symptoms before and after operation were accessed by a questionaire including modified Kupperman Index.Comparison was made after grouping the patients into early menopause group,whose menopausal period was no more than 5 years,and late menopause group,whose menopausal period was more than 5 years. Results Among a total of 95 individuals,8 had normal,46 had mild,34 had moderatc,and the other 7 had severe Kupperman Index scores before operation,while 5 had normal,28 had mild,48 had moderate,and the other 14 had severe Kupperman Index scores after operation,with more moderate and severe climacteric symptoms after operation than before operation(P<0.05).Women of early menopause group had higher total Kupperman Index scores and symptom scores of sweating,insomnia,depression,fatigue and headache than those of late menopause group before operation(P<0.05).Women of early menopause group had significantly higher Kupperman Index scores after operation than before operation(23.93±7.53 vs 17.63±8.07,P<0.05).However,there was no significant difference in total Kupperman Index scores in women of late menopause group before and after operation. Conclusion Bilateral ovariectomy may affect the climacteric symptoms in post-menopausal women,especially in early menopausal period.

Objective To investigate the effects of ethinylestradiol and cyproterone acetate tablets(Diane-35)on endocrine metabolism in non-obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS). Methods Fifty-three non-obese patients with PCOS were assigned to the 6-month treatment with Diane-35.Body mass index(BMI),waist to hip ratio(WHR),F-G score and acne score were recorded before treatment and at the end of the third and sixth cycle after treatment.Serum total testosterone,follicle stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),LH/FSH,fast plasma glucose,fast insulin and insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR)were obtained at early follicular phase and at the end of the third and sixth month.Results There was no significant change in BMI and WHR after treatment.Compared with those before treatment.F-G score,acne score,serum total testosterone,LH and LH/FSH were significantly decreased at two time points after treatment (P<0.05).BMI and HOMA-IR in patients with insulin resistance were significantly higher at the end of the sixth cycle after treatment than those before treatment(P<0.05). Conclusion Diane-35 can improve hyperandrogenism in non-obese patients with PCOS.However,Diane-35 may aggravate insulin resistance in those with insulin resistance.

Objective To evaluate the impact of low-dose 131I therapy and high-dose 131I therapy on the clinical outcome in PTC patients coexisting with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT).Methods A total of 140 non-distant metastatic PTC patients (16 males,124 females,age range:16-66 years) from July 2010 to December 2014 were enrolled in this retrospective study.Patients concurrent with HT (n=84,group A) were divided into low-dose group (1 110 MBq,n=56,group A1) and high-dose group (5 550 MBq,n=28,group A2) according to 131I ablation dose.Patients without HT (n =56) were enrolled as control group (group B),and received 1 110 MBq of 131I.The thyroid remnant ablation outcome was evaluated according to 131I diagnostic whole-body scan (Dx-WBS),neck ultrasonography (US),serum Tg and TgAb level 6-8 months after 131I ablation therapy.The successful ablation rates were compared by x2 test.Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test was also used.Results There were no significant differences among the 3 groups in terms of both clinicopathological features and postoperative remnant thyroid (H:0.203-2.944,x2:0.271-0.970,all P＞0.05).When negative Dx-WBS and US were deemed as successful ablation criterion,complete ablation rate was found significantly more in group B (94.6％,53/56) than that in group A1 (82.1％,46/56;x2=4.264,P＜0.05),but no significant difference was found between group A2 (85.7％,24/28) and group A1 (x2 =0.318,P＞0.05).When combining negative sTg (sTg＜1 μg/L,TgAb＜46 kU/L) with the above 2 criterions to assess remnant ablation outcome,group B also had a higher successful rate to achieve complete ablation (85.7％,48/56) compared with group A1 (75.6％,34/45),but without statistical significance (x2=2.978,P＞0.05),and no difference was observed between group A2 (12/15) and group A1 (x2=1.320,P＞ 0.05).Conclusion Non-distant metastatic PTC patients coexisting with HT has undesirable 131I ablation outcome compared with those without HT,increasing 131I dose is unhelpful to enhance efficiency of remnant ablation for PTC patients with HT.

Objective:To discuss the result of treating valgus or varus knee deformity with fixator assist nailing (FAN)technique and distal femur osteotomy(DFO).Methods:In this retrospective study,14 patients with 17 limbs,12 valgus and 5 varus knee deformity were treated with DFO and FAN.The aver-age age of the patients was 23 (17-44)years .The unilateral external fixator was mounted on the lateral side of femur,the minimal invasive distal femoral osteotomy was performed.After the deformity was cor-rected,the intramedully nail was inserted to fix the femur.None of the patients need bone autograft.The preoperation and postoperation lateral distal femur angle (LDFA ),mechanical axis deviation (MAD ) and range of motion (ROM)were measured and analyzed.Results:All the 14 patients were followed-up for 12 -72 months (average 34 months).The osteotomy site united in 3 -5 months (average 3.5 months)post-operatively.According to Paley’s functional scores,12 patients were excellent,2 patients were good.We achieved desired postoperative MAD (from medial 15 mm to lateral 10 mm)in 15 limbs of 12 patients.The LDFA in 1 1 limbs was corrected to normal (84°-90°).The ROM was not signifi-cantly changed before and after operation in the both groups.No infection or neuro-vascular injury oc-curred.Conclusion:The FAN technique is an effective method to treat valgus knee or varus knee de-formity in young patients with DFO.