Abstract OBJECTIVE To clarify the resource status and diversity of endemic medicinal plants in Shaanxi province. METHODS The species specificity, species composition, faunal composition, family and genus types, medicinal value and endangerment degree of endemic medicinal plants in Shaanxi province were studied by literature review.RESULTS There were 713 species of 331 genera and 101 families endemic to Chinese medicinal plants in the study area. Fifteen species were naturally distributed only in Shaanxi province, and the remaining 698 species were also naturally distributed in other provinces of China. Among the 713 species, 233 species(69 families, 159 genera) were not collected from the fourth resource census in Shaanxi province. There were 11 species of pteridophytes in 7 families and 11 genera, 14 species of gymnosperms in 4 families and 10 genera, 627 species of dicotyledons in 82 families and 278 genera, and 59 species of monocots in 8 families and 32 genera. The endemic life forms of medicinal plants in the study area were mostly herbaceous, followed by shrubs and trees, and semi-shrubs and epiphytes accounted for the least. There were 9 families with ≥ 20 species and 4 families with ≥ 10 species in the study area. The 90 families belonging to the endemic species of medicinal plants in Shaanxi province were divided into 13 distribution types and 9 variations, and the tropical distribution(2-7 categories) had a total of 34 families. There were 5 endemic species of medicinal plants in the study area under the national class I key protection, and 14 species under the national class II key protection. There were 26 species of plants under local key protection in Shaanxi province. There were 21 plants that could be used as original plants for medicinal materials included in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China(2020 edition). CONCLUSION The endemic species of medicinal plants in Shaanxi province are rich in resources and have good medicinal value. However, the growing environment of some plants is harsh and human damage is serious. Multiple protection measures should be taken to maintain the species diversity and sustainable development of resources in the study area.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of magnesium sulfate combined with labetalol on severe preeclampsia and the effects on serum levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAM-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A).Methods:Eighty-five patients with severe preeclampsia who received treatment in Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital between January 2019 and June 2020 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to receive treatment either with magnesium sulfate (control group, n = 42) or magnesium sulfate combined with labetalol (observation group, n = 43). Before and after treatment, 24-hour dynamic blood pressure, 24-hour urinary protein excretion and umbilical artery hemodynamics were determined. In addition, serum levels of sICAM-1, VEGF and PAPP-A were detected. Results:After treatment, 24-hour mean arterial pressure, 24-hour urine protein excretion in the control and observation groups were significantly decreased compared with before treatment. After treatment, the 24-hour mean arterial pressure [(116.45 ± 9.63) mmHg vs. (120.74 ± 9.48) mmHg] and 24-hour urine protein excretion [(1.85 ± 0.52) g vs. (2.33 ± 0.75) g] were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t = 2.069, 3.436, both P < 0.05). The umbilical artery resistance index in the control group, and the peak systolic velocity/end-diastolic velocity ratio and the umbilical artery resistance index in the observation group were significantly decreased after treatment compared with before treatment (all P < 0.05). After treatment, the peak systolic velocity/end-diastolic velocity ratio in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group [(2.80 ± 0.50) vs. (3.01 ± 0.45), t = 2.034, P < 0.05]. After treatment, serum sICAM-1 and PAPP-A levels were significantly decreased, and serum VEGF level was significantly increased, in each group (all P < 0.05). After treatment, serum levels of sICAM-1 [(548.52 ± 102.74) mg/L vs. (647.52 ± 124.15) mg/L, t = 4.009, P < 0.05] and PAPP-A [(111.74 ± 28.52) U/L vs. (134.24 ± 35.96) U/L, t = 3.200, P < 0.05] in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group, and serum VEGF level in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(32.12 ± 7.45) ng/L vs. (28.17 ± 6.23) ng/L, t =2.659, P < 0.05]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of poor pregnancy outcome between the control and study groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:Magnesium sulfate combined with labetalol exhibits good therapeutic effects on severe preeclampsia. The treatment method can improve umbilical artery hemodynamics, and its mechanism may be related to its effect on vascular endothelial function.

Objective: To investigate the value of transrectal ultrasonography(TRUS) in the preoperative diagnosis and tumor T-staging of anorectal malignant melanoma(ARMM). Methods: The clinical and ultrasound data of 19 patients(22 lesions) with ARMM confirmed by pathology from February 2008 to Apirl 2019 in Fujian Medical University Affiliated Union Hospital were collected. TRUS was performed within one week before pathological examination. The sonographic features were summarized, ultrasonic typing was performed according to the lesion size and growth pattern, and the accuracies of preoperative ultrasound diagnosis and tumor staging were analyzed. Results: Among the 22 lesions, 63.64%(14/22) were with a distance of ≤3 cm between the anal verge and the lower margin of tumor, 68.18%(15/22) with regular shape, 81.82%(18/22) with clear boundary, and 63.64%(14/22) with Adler blood flow grading from Ⅱ to Ⅲ. The preoperative TRUS diagnostic coincidence rate was 73.68%(14/19), and the tumor T-staging accuracy was 75%(12/16), respectively. Conclusions TRUS exhibits certain sonographic characteristics, with high preoperative diagnosis rate and tumor T-staging accuracy in anorectal malignant melanoma, which is of great guiding significance for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

Objective To discuss the value of color Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of ovarian granulosa cell tumor (OGCT) . Methods Fourteen cases were diagnosed as OGCT by pathology postoperatively had been examined by color Doppler ultrasound check-up before the surgery . In image appearance ,the tumors were divided into cystic mass ,solid mass or mixed cystic-solid mass respectively according to their own pathological features . Additionally ,the blood flowing signal of OGCT was labeled from 0 to 3 grade with Adler standard based on the blood flowing imaging observed by color Doppler flow imaging ( CDFI) . The CDFI results were compared with the pathological diagnosis . Results Ultrasound image appearance of OGCT varied in the 14 cases .Two of them could be characterized as cystic mass ,5 solid mass and 7 mixed cystic-solid mass . The mixed cystic-solid OGCT contained solid mass in multiple cystic degeneration area . There was a significant difference in the diameter among three kinds of OGCT ( P = 0 .0006) . The more visible cystic lesion indicated the longer diameter of OGCT . According to the CDFI ,4 ,5 ,3 and 2 cases were 0 ,1 ,2 ,3 grade respectively in Adler standard . No significant difference was found among the four standards groups ( P =0 .056) . The localization diagnosis accordance rate of the Doppler imaging in OGCT was 71 .4％ (10/14) and the qualitative diagnosis accordance rate was 35 .7％ (5/14) . Conclusions The color Doppler ultrasonography can be the first-line preoperative imaging investigation in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of OGCT ,as well as in the long-term following after surgery . It can provide more details and evidences for the treatment and prognosis assessment of OGCT .

Objective To investigate the effects of human milk fortifier on premature infant's cardiac function.Methods From January 2014 to December 2016, sixty premature infants of paediatric preterm infants were selected from Daqing Longnan Hospital,Heilongjiang province. The random number table method was divided into 30 cases (milk feeding and strengthening agent) and the control group of 30 cases (pure milk feeding).The heart rate of premature infant was measured before, during and after using human milk fortifier. After using human mike fortifier for 1 week, heart rate, electrocardiogram (p-wave duration, QRS wave duration, P-R interval, incidence of arrhythmia), echocardiogram (LVEF, RVEF, E/A ratio of mitral and tricuspid valves) and myocardial enzymes (the quantity of AST, LDH, CK and CK-MB) were compared between experimental group and control group.Results The heart rate of premature infant during using human milk fortifier was significantly faster than those before and after using human milk fortifier and that of children in the control group (P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in electrocardiogram (p-wave duration, QRS wave duration, P-R interval), the systolic and diastolic function of the heart and myocardial enzymes between the experimental and control groups (P>0.05).Conclusions Human milk fortifier can increase the heart rate of premature infant, and has no harmful effect on cardiac electrical activity, pump function and myocardial enzymes.

Objective To investigate the habits that literatures using by nursing staffs during 2010 to 2012 in China.Methods The publication from Chinese Journal of Nursing, Nursing Research, Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing, Journal of Nurses Training and Journal of Nursing Science from year of 2010 to 2012 were statistically analyzed using literature metrology method.The statistics results were compared with data from 2007 to 2009.Results In past 3 years, the quantity,quantity of papers with citations, average number of citations, citations of theses with citations published in-mentioned above five periodicals increased year by year.In 2010 to 2012, the average number of citations and citations rate of papers also improved compared with 2007 to 2009.The type citation is mainly from Journals,and the language was mainly in Chinese.Conclusions In the past 3 years, the nursing staff's literature utilization was improved.However, in the situation of using references with foreign language, nursing staff was poor comparing with medical personnel.On the scientific research ability of nursing personnel training should be strengthened,and the application of new technology and new theory in domestic and international should be strengthened as well..

Objective To discuss the value of color Doppler ultrasonography in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).Methods Color Doppler ultrasonography exam was practiced in 84 UTUC patients preoperatively.According to ultrasound characteristics,lesions was classified into nodular type,wall thickening type and solid mass type,which were confirmed by pathology in all cases postoperatively.Results In the total of 84 cases (76 transitional-cell carcinoma,5 adenocarcinoma and 3 epidermoid carcinoma),lesions infiltrated laminae propria and surrounding tissue in 65 cases.In the nodular type of UTUC,there were nodules raising into lumen.Wall thickening type of UTUC was characterized by irregularly wall thickening,lumen narrowing,truncating and breaking.Similarly,obstruction broke off the ureteral lumen suddenly in solid mass type of UTUC.A clear demarcation could be found between the pipe wall and surrounding tissue in nodular type.However,such clear demarcation could not be found in wall thickening type and solid mass type.The accordance rate of ultrasonographic located diagnosis were 92.9 ％ (78/84),with 6 missed diagnosis cases.The accordance rate of qualitative diagnosis were 89.7％ (70/78).Conclusions As result of color Doppler ultrasonography,there were different relationship between lesion and the peripheral tissue in different types of UTUC.In types of wall thickening and solid mass,the demarcation was unclear and it is easier to violate the surrounding tissue.Color Doppler ultrasonography can provide more effective information for diagnosis and therapy UTUC.

Objective To investigate the impact of thymalfasin on cellular immune function and lung function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods 216 patients with COPD in our hospital from March 2011 to August 2014 were randomly selected.According to the digital table,they were divided into the study group (108 cases) and control group (108 cases).The control group was given conventional treatment,while the study group was given thymalfasin on the basis of conventional treatment.Then,the cellular immune function,lung function of each index of the two groups were statistically analyzed.Results The CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ of the study group were significantly higher (all P ＜ 0.05),the CD8+ was significantly lower(P ＜ 0.05),the FEV1,FEV1/FVC were significantly higher than the control group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Thymalfasin can effectively improve the cellular immune function and lung function of patients with COPD.

OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to investigate the efficacy and adverse effects of sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) of dust mite drops to allergic rhinitis with mite allergy. The compliance and satisfaction of SLIT were also assessed. METHOD: One hundred and three patients of allergic rhinitis sensitive to dust mites were treated with SLIT for 6 months or more. The symptom questionnaire,including items on rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal obstruction, itchy nose, olfactory disturbance, eye discomfort and sleep disturbance were obtained before and 6 months after SLIT. The patients' satisfaction and adverse effects were also investigated. RESULT: Seventy-five of the 103 patients insist on SLIT for more than 6 months and completed the questionnaire. The duration of receiving SLIT was 9.8 months on average (range from 6 to 13 months). The satisfaction rate was 89.3%. The drop-out rate of SLIT was 31.0%. CONCLUSION The subjective symptoms were improved with SLIT in patients with allergic rhinitis sensitive to dust mites. The drop out rate was high despite of the symptomatic improvement.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Compliance ; Patient Satisfaction ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial ; psychology ; therapy ; Sublingual Immunotherapy ; psychology ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult

Objective To explore the relationship between first-episode schizophrenia and metabolic syndrome (MS). Methods 231 first-episode schizophrenia patients (schizophrenia group) and 63 healthy controls (healthy group) were selected to detect the height, weight, waistline, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), blood lipid and blood pressure. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) MS Diagnostic Criterion (2005) was used to diagnose MS. Results The FPG and Total Cholesterol (TC) of the schizophrenia group were significantly higher than the control group (P<0.001). The MS detection rate in the schizophrenia group was higher than in the control group (P=0.021). Conclusion First-episode schizophrenia patients could have glucose-lipid metabolism disorder during the early stage.