Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Eczema ; congenital ; diagnosis ; drug therapy ; Humans

Objective　To appraise the real situation of lega l contagious diseases exactly, to find and to correct the problems in reportin g epidemic diseases in time. Methods　Census and sampling surve y were applied in the different level medical institutions and inhabitants to in vestigate the legal contagious diseases failed to report. Results　13 species of legal contagious diseases were found out in medical institutio ns, amouted to 5 917 cases, and the rate failed to report was 29.85%; there wa s signifi cant difference in different medical institutions; 9 species of legal contagious diseases amouted to 546 cases were found out in 56 947 inhabitants, and its inc idence rate was 505.73 per 100 000, while the rate failed to report was 48.71%. C onclusions　We should strengthen the reporting of epidemic disease in ru ral and indiviual medical institutions.

Objective To establish the experimental animal model of acute tubular necrosis (ATN) in rats induced by caulis aristolochiae manshuriensis (CAM) containting aristolochic acid (AA) and compare the interventional effects among ligustrazine, prednisone and benazepril. Methods Male SD rats were divided randomly into six groups, 12 rats in each group. Control group, model group, prednisone group, benazepril group, ligustrazineⅠgroup and ligustrazineⅡgroup were given respectively by gavage with 3 ml/d distilled water,5 g?kg-1?d-1 CAM decoction (CAM 2 g/ml, AA 0.54 mg/ml, AA-Ⅰ0.46 mg/ml) for 60 days, then 3 ml/d distilled water, 10 g?g-1?d-1 CAM decoction for 30 days. Two hours after CAM gavage, control group and model group were given with normal saline. Prednisone group, benazepril group, ligustrazine group and ligustrazineⅡgroup were given with prednisone 5 mg?kg-1?d-1, benazepril 1.7 mg?kg-1?d-1, ligustrazine 50 mg?kg-1?d-1, ligustrazine 150 mg?kg-1?d-1 respectively by gavage for 90 days. Histopathology of kidney tissue was examined after 90 days. Results The renal tissue of control group was normal. Light microscopy of model group revealed patchy vacuolar changes of cells from proximal convoluted tubular epithelium, disorder and loss of brush border, exfoliated epithelial cells in the lumina, exposure of areas of denuded and rupture and thickness and atrophy of tubular basement membrane (TBM), edema and infiltration of inflammatory cells in the interstitium, focal segmental proliferation of glomerular mesangial cells and increase of mesangial matrix, part thickness of interlobular arterial walls. The above abnormalities of other four groups were significantly attenuated compared to model group. Electron microscopy of model group revealed patchy vacuolar changes and fatty degeneration of cells from proximal convoluted tubular epithelium, swelling of mitonchondria, reduce of organelle, karyorrhexis, apoptosis, infiltration of inflammatory cells (phagocytes and lymphocytes) in the interstitium and infiltration of lymphocytes in the epithelium, thickness of interlobular arterial walls, stenosis of lumina. The above abnormalities of electron microscopy in other four groups were remarkably improved compared to model group as well, especially in ligustrazine II group and prednisone group. Conclusions Pathological change of ATN is confirmed in kidney tissue and the rat ATN model induced of AA is successfully established. Benazepril, prednisone and ligustrazine can attenuate the toxic effects by AA. Prednisone and ligustrazine have a better efficacy.

Objective To explore the genetic characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment of hereditary spherical polycythemia (HS). Methods The clinical data of one case of HS was analyzed retrospectively, and related literatures were reviewed. Results The 5-year-old girl presented hemolytic anemia from 6 months old. Incubation of fragility tests was positive. Blood smears and red cell electron microscopy showed spherical red blood cells. DNA sequencing showed alterations in heterozygosity of stopgain SNV. The girl was diagnosed was HS, and was scheduled to undergo splenectomy at 6 years old. Conclusions HS is an autosomal dominant genetic disease, mainly manifested as anemia, hemolytic anemia, and splenomegaly. The early diagnosis depends on genetic testing.

The reduced level of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in plasma is a strong predictor of atherosclerotic vascular disease risk. However, like low density lipoprotein (LDL), HDL is readily oxidized by a variety of oxidants in vitro . This review briefly discussed about the susceptibility of HDL to oxidation, the site and physiologic oxidants of HDL oxidation in vivo ,structural change in oxidized HDL, as well as the influence of different changes in structure of oxidized HDL on the protective function of HDL against atherosclerosis.

OBJECTIVE To comprehensively analyze the risk factors for infection and colonization of community-acquired MRSA.METHODS The results of 12 studies were analyzed by meta-analysis and the OR value of every factor was calculated.RESULTS All eight risk factors were evaluated:prior hospitalization(OR=2.46,CI1.25-4.85),antibiotics exposure recently(OR=2.77,CI1.34-5.74),contact with healthcare system and medical workers frequently(OR=6.48,CI2.38-17.63),surgery or invasive procedure(OR=2.53,CI1.90-3.36),age(OR=-1.99,CI-9.21-5.23),gender(OR=1.04,CI0.71-1.51),intravenous drug use(OR=1.49,CI0.34-6.54),and underlying diseases(OR=1.12,CI0.55-2.28).CONCLUSIONS Prior hospitalization,antibiotics exposure recently,contact with healthcare system and medical workers frequently and surgery or invasive procedure are risk factors of community-acquired MRSA.The effects of age,gender,intravenous drug use and underlying diseases need further investigation.

The article reported that the lipid and EPA were extracted from Chlorella hirataii and analyzed by GC method. The content of the lipid could be influenced by the time and conditions of the culture. The results showed that the content of EPA in the lipid of Chlorella hirataii was about 28 per cent and was higher than the content of EPA in fish oil. Therefore, Chlorella hirataii was a valuable resource rich in EPA.

TCM literature in Qing Dynasty has the characteristic of a huge quantity, a great variety, a complete taxon and an extensive spreading. Of TCM literature in other Dynasties, it has the most quantity and makes the later generation know the development of medicine in Qing Dynasty. TCM literature and development of TCM can promote each other, the development of TCM promote the publish of TCM books, on the other hand, the publish and spreading of TCM books promote the development of TCM.

Objective To study the relationship between adiponectin and pulmonary function, age and gender in pa-tients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods A total of 120 COPD patients with normal body mass index (BMI＜24 kg/m2 ) were selected and divided into acute exacerbation group (n=60) and stable group (n=60). And 60 healthy people were included as controls. There were equal numbers of male and female in each group. The serum level of ad-iponectin was sdetected by ELISA in there groups. The pulmonary function was collected,and values of FEV1/FVC, FEV1%predicted and RV/TLC were calculated in three groups. Results The serum level of adiponectin was significantly higher in acute exacerbation group than that of stable group and control group (P＜0.05). And the serum level of adiponectin was significantly higher in stable group than that of control group (P＜0.05). The serum levels of adiponectin were signifi-cantly higher in female patients than those of male patients (P＜0.05). The values of FEV1%, FEV1/FVC and FEV1%pre-dicted were significantly lower in acute exacerbation group and stable group than those of control group. The value of RV/TLC was significantly higher in acute exacerbation group and stable group than that of control group (P＜0.05). There was a negative correlation in serum levels of adiponectin, FEV1%predicted and FEV1/FVC between acute exacerbation group and stable group. But there was a negative correlation in serum levels of adiponectin and RV/TLC between these two groups ( P＜0.01). There was a positive correlation between serum level of adiponectin and age in male patients (r=0.943,P＜0.01). Con-clusion The serum level of adiponectin was significantly increased in patients with COPD, which suggested that adiponec-tin played an important part in proinflammatory and might be closely related with airway resistance. The serum level of adipo-nectin might exist gender differences and may be related with age.

Objective To examine the clinical application of ultrasonography to detection of mesenteric lymph nodes in chil‐dren with intermittent abdominal pain.Methods A total of 196 children who underwent abdominal ultrasonography for differ‐ent reasons were divided into the intermittent abdominal pain group and non‐abdominal pain group.The location ,size and num‐ber of mesenteric lymph nodes were recorded.Results Statistical difference in the long‐axis diameter(P=0.005)and ratio of short‐to‐long‐axis diameter was found among patients with different ages in non‐abdominal pain group(P= 0.015) ,while no significant difference was seen in short‐axis diameter(P=0.773).No significant difference was observed in the diameter of each axis between different genders in non‐abdominal pain group.There was a statistical difference between abdominal pain group and non‐abdominal pain group in the incidence of lymph nodes with short‐axis diameter of 6 mm and larger(P=0.002)and long‐axis diameter of 14 mm and larger(P=0.007).Conclusion Mesenteric lymph node with short‐axis diameter larger than 6 mm should be considered enlarged in children ,but should not be diagnosed with mesenteric lymphadenitis.It’s common to find en‐larged mesenteric lymph nodes in children without abdominal pain.Further investigations with a larger number of patients are required to confirm these findings .