Objective To explore the related factors of the relapse of schizophrenics in unwell developed economic areas.Methods To analyze 718 schizophrenics by single and multiple stepwise regression analyses to explore whether relapse of schizophrenia was related to those factors.Results 2.8％ experienced one time relapse, 14.2％ experienced two times relapse and 83％ three times. The rate of schizophrenic relapse was in turn correlated with treatment compliance, treatment intervention, marriage, clinical features, psychological stress,social support, the way of forming disease, medical expenses and condition of access to medical care. Conclusions More attention should be paid to the factors causing schizophrenic relapse and wider measures of prevention and treatment should be taken.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects and side effects of MMF on severe SLE patients compared with CTX.Method All 106 severe SLE patients were randomly allocated to 2 groups:MMF treatment group (53 patients):1 5 g/d for 3 months,1 0 g/d for following 3 months,and then 0 5～0 75 g/d;IVCTX treatment group:0 75 g/m 2 per month for 6～12 months.Prednisone was used in all patients.Clinical and laboratory parameters including SLE DAI,Hb,platelet,urine protein,albumin,SCr,aCL,ANA and anti dsDNA were observed.Results After 3 month treatment,all clinical and laboratory parameters were significantly improved in MMF group,while only partial parameters were improved in CTX group.Hb and platelet increased and urine protein and anti dsDNA decreased faster in MMF group than in CTX group.At month 6 the clinical and laboratory parameters improved significantly in both groups ( P

Objective To find out the relationship between ambulatory pulse pressure (24 h PP) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and the enlarged diameter of aortic root (AOD) in aged pati ents with essential hypertension.Methods 118 aged patients with essential hypertension we r e examined by ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) and echocardiography,the different index of ABP and left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and AOD were measured.The p atients were divided into group A (24 h PP≥60 mmHg) and group B (24 h PP

Objective To determine chlamydia pneumoniae(Cpn) DNA and inclusion bodies in peripheral blood mononuclear cell(PBMC) of coronary heart disease.Methods The PBMC were isolated by low permeate hemolysis method.The presence of Cpn-DNA and inclusion bodies were determined by nest-PCR and directed immunofluorescence(DIF) in 150 cases with CHD and 55 non CHD(control group,CG).Results Cpn DNA positive rates were 32.7%(49/150) in CHD and 1.8%(1/55) in CG,simultaneity inclusion bodies were detected 13.3%(20/150) in CHD and 1.8%(1/55) in CG.The positivity rates of Cpn-DNA and inclusion bodies in CHD groups were significantly higher than those in control group.Conclusion Chlamydia pneumoniae DNA and inclusion bodies are present in PBMC among the significant proportion of CHD patients.PBMC sample can be collected easily and trustworthily.

[ Objective ] To investigate the effect of Huatan Quyu Tablets in treating carotid atherosclerosis ( CA). [Methods] Color Doppler ultrasonographic technique was used to detect the mid-intima thickness (MIT) and carotid resistance (CR) in 40 cases of CA before and after treatment with Huatan Quyu Tablets . [Results] MIT and CR were both decreased after treatment (P

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effects of different CO(2) pneumoperitoneum conditions on renal function in rats and provide experimental evidence for improving renal graft function after transplantation.

METHODSSD rats were randomized into 10 groups (n=12) and subject to CO(2) pneumoperitoneum at different pressures (0.67, 1.33 and 2.0 kPa) for 60 or 120 min. Serum urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr) and N-acetyl-β-D-glocosaminidase (NAG) levels were detected after pneumoperitoneum.

RESULTSAs the pressure and time of pneumoperitoneum increased, the renal function deteriorated gradually, showing significant differences between the groups (P<0.05).

CONCLUSIONIncreased pressure and prolonged duration of CO(2) pneumoperitoneum causes impairment of the renal function, suggesting the necessity of reducing the operative time and lowering the pressure of pneumoperitoneum when harvesting renal graft in living donors.

Animals ; Carbon Dioxide ; Female ; Kidney ; physiology ; Kidney Transplantation ; Laparoscopy ; methods ; Male ; Nephrectomy ; methods ; Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial ; adverse effects ; methods ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Retroperitoneal Space ; surgery ; Time Factors ; Tissue and Organ Harvesting ; methods

OBJECTIVETo screen methylations of CpG islands in prostate cancer using restriction landmark genomic scanning (RLGS).

METHODSThe DNA was extracted from homogeneous cells captured by laser capture microdissection in 20 prostate cancer and 18 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissues for scanning the CpG islands using RLGS. The methylation status of each CpG island was compared between the cancer and BPH samples to screen the genes involved in prostate cancer development. The screened genes were uploaded to DAVID database for GO analysis, and the genes with the most significant methylation were analyzed by pyrosequencing.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONAmong all the tested CpG islands, 10245 (37.2%) in prostate cancer and 8658 (30.3%) in BPH samples were found to be abnormally methylated, and >60% of the methylated CpG islands were in the promoter region. Compared with BPH samples, the prostate cancer samples showed differential methyation in 735 CpG islands, including 458 hepermethyated and 256 hypomethelated ones. Seven genes (DPYS, P16, APC, GSTP1, TMEM122, RARB, and ARHGAP20) in prostate cancer were identified to have distinct methylations. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that these genes were associated with several biomolecular and biological processes, and among them DPYS gene was involved in 13 GO anotated biologic functions, development of 50 diseases and 47 protein interactions. Pyrosequencing of 7 sites of the CPG island in DPYS gene showed a methylation frequency of 32.7%, suggesting the importance of DPYS gene in the carcinogenesis and progression of prostate cancer.

CpG Islands ; DNA Methylation ; DNA, Neoplasm ; genetics ; Genomics ; Humans ; Male ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; genetics ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; genetics

OBJECTIVETo explore the clinical value of preserving the integrity of the bladder neck in plasmakinetic vaporization of the prostate (PKVP) in protecting the erectile function and improving the quality of life of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) below 60 years of age.

METHODSThirty-two patients with BPH, with a mean age of 55.4 years (range 50-60 years), were enrolled the study to undergo PKVP with Gyrus bipolar systems, in which the transverse fiber muscle area of the bladder neck were carefully preserved. The erectile function and the quality of life of the patients were evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 and Quality of Life (QoL) before and after the operation. Retrograde ejaculation was also observed after the operation.

RESULTSIn the 6-month follow-up, only 1 (3.13%) patient was found to have erectile dysfunction. Five patients (15.6%) reported retrograde ejaculation 3 months after the surgery, and only 3 patients (9.4%) had retrograde ejaculation at 6 months.

CONCLUSIONSPreserving the bladder neck in PKVP may protect the erectile function with BPH below 60 years of age.

Erectile Dysfunction ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Laser Therapy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Organ Sparing Treatments ; Penile Erection ; Prostatic Hyperplasia ; surgery ; Quality of Life ; Urinary Bladder ; Volatilization

Objective To explore the clinical value of preserving the integrity of the bladder neck in plasmakinetic vaporization of the prostate (PKVP) in protecting the erectile function and improving the quality of life of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) below 60 years of age. Methods Thirty-two patients with BPH, with a mean age of 55.4 years (range 50-60 years), were enrolled the study to undergo PKVP with Gyrus bipolar systems, in which the transverse fiber muscle area of the bladder neck were carefully preserved. The erectile function and the quality of life of the patients were evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 and Quality of Life (QoL) before and after the operation. Retrograde ejaculation was also observed after the operation. Results In the 6-month follow-up, only 1 (3.13%) patient was found to have erectile dysfunction. Five patients (15.6%) reported retrograde ejaculation 3 months after the surgery, and only 3 patients (9.4%) had retrograde ejaculation at 6 months. Conclusion Preserving the bladder neck in PKVP may protect the erectile function with BPH below 60 years of age.

Objective To explore the clinical value of preserving the integrity of the bladder neck in plasmakinetic vaporization of the prostate (PKVP) in protecting the erectile function and improving the quality of life of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) below 60 years of age. Methods Thirty-two patients with BPH, with a mean age of 55.4 years (range 50-60 years), were enrolled the study to undergo PKVP with Gyrus bipolar systems, in which the transverse fiber muscle area of the bladder neck were carefully preserved. The erectile function and the quality of life of the patients were evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)-5 and Quality of Life (QoL) before and after the operation. Retrograde ejaculation was also observed after the operation. Results In the 6-month follow-up, only 1 (3.13%) patient was found to have erectile dysfunction. Five patients (15.6%) reported retrograde ejaculation 3 months after the surgery, and only 3 patients (9.4%) had retrograde ejaculation at 6 months. Conclusion Preserving the bladder neck in PKVP may protect the erectile function with BPH below 60 years of age.