OBJECTIVE: Radiculopathy is a common disease in orthopedics,clinically manifested chiefly by pains in the regions innervated by the spinal nerve involved. Since the etiology is complex,either surgical or non-surgical interventions can be adopted accordingly. This study reviewed recent relevant reports to explore the etiology and therapy of radiculopathy.DATA SOURCES: A computer-based search were carried out in Medline database for related articles published between January 1999 and August 2004 using the key words of "nervi spinales,pain,therapy" with language of the text limited to English. A computer-based search of Chinese periodical database,Wanfang Digital Database was also conducted for articles published in Chinese between January 1999 and December 2004 with the same searching words in Chinese language.STUDY SELECTION: Original studies of the etiology,pathogenesis and treatment of radiculopathy.DATA EXTRACTION: Totally 22 articles related to the etiology,pathogenesis,surgical treatment,minimal invasive and interventional treatment,as well as non-surgical treatment for radiculopathy were collected.DATA SYNTHESIS: Cervical,lumbar and back pains are the most common clinical manifestations of radiculopathy,induced by mechanical compression and chemical stimulation due to different etiologies. In clinical practice,surgeries or alternative non-surgical treatment can be adopted according to the etiology,the choice of which depends on,therefore,a thorough knowledge of the etiology and therapy of radiculopathy.CONCLUSION: The key for achieving favorable outcome of the patients with radiculopathy lies in correct recognition of the etiology and proper therapeutic decisions.

Objective To investigate the effects of therapeutic equipment that aimed to improve cerebrovascular func?tion combined with electric standing bed on balance disorder following cerebellar infarction. Methods Fifty patients with balance disorder after cerebellar infarction were randomized into study and control groups. Agreed routine rehabilitation ther?apy including automatic standing bed and medication were given to both groups. In addition, therapeutic equipment that aim to improve cerebrovascular function were delivered to patients in study group. The effects were assessed using Fugl-Meyer balance function scale and Barthel index (BI) before and after 4 weeks of treatment. Results Study group and control group did not present difference between FM-B grade and BI before treatment (P>0.05). Both FM-B and BI were improved after treatment (P<0.05), but it improved more in study group than in control group (P<0.05). The total efficiency in treatment group is higher than that in control group (P<0.05). In the process of treatment, no obvious adverse reactions was observed. Conclusion The therapeutic equitment that aim to improve cerebrovascular function combined with automatic standing bed can improve balance disorder and daily activity after cerebellar infarction.

Objective To establish a method for the quality control of Huox ia ng Zhengqi Capsules(HZC). Methods Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Herba Pogostemo nis, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae and Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae in HZ C were identified by TLC. The content of magnolol and honokiol were determined b y HPLC. The chromatographic conditions were: Diamonsil C18 (250 mm? 4.6 mm, 5 ? m) column, mobile phase being methanol- acetonitrile- water (20 ∶ 15 ∶ 9 ), and the detection wavelength at 294 nm.Results The qualitative identificat ion with TLC was specific. The linear ranges of magnolol and honokiol were 16.14 4～ 80.72 ? g/mL (r=0.9998) and 20.48～ 102.40 ? g/mL( r=0.9997) , the avera ge recovery were 97.07 % and 97.89 % and RSD were 1.17 % and 1.06 % resp ectively. Conclusion This method is sensitive, stable and accurate. It can be used for the quality control of HZC.

After the features of online analysis tools of CNKI, Wanfang and SCIE were described, the advantages and limitations of their online analysis tools were comparatively analyzed in terms of their data types, data volumes, use conveniences, analysis dimensions, analysis methods and analysis results.

Bibliometric analysis of domestic information literacy education for medical students showed that infor-mation organization contents were relatively less in information literacy education for medical students .Information organization and use are of important significance in training the new generation of qualified medical personnel and in promoting the development of medical sciences .It is thus necessary to strengthen information literacy education for medical students in domestic colleges and universities .Information organization should play its role in informa-tion literacy education for medical students .

Objective: To develop a HPLC method for the content and uniformity of dosage units of dehydroandrographolide in Xiaoyanlidan Tablets. Methods: ODS column was used and methanol water (70∶30) was used as a mobile phase. The detection wavelength was set at 250nm. Results: The linear range was from 2.14 to 34.24?g/mL (r =0.9999). The average recovery was 99.91%, and the relative standard deviation was 1.78%. Conclusion: The method is convenient and accurate.

BACKGROUND: With the improvement of artificial joint materials, continuous consummation of prothesis design and the maturity of total knee replacement (TKR), excellent effects has been achieved in treatment of serious rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis with TKR. At present, it is generally thought in China and abroad that staged rehabilitative treatment of step by step should be conducted as early as possible after TKR, which can promote the recovery of patient's knee joint function, and enable patients to freely care themselves so as to enhance their qualities of life.OBJECTIVE: To explain the rehabilitative treatment after TKR and relevant researches.DATA SOURCES: A computer based search of Medline database for relevant articles from January 1998 to August 2005 were conducted with the key words of "total knee replacement, rehabilitation, therapy" and the language was limited to English. Meanwhile, Chinese journal full-text database and Wanfang database were retrieved for relevant Chinese papers from January 1990 to December 2004 with the key words of "total knee replacement, rehabilitation, therapy".STUDY SELECTION: Data were checked in the first trial, accepting criteria:①Items, procedures, process and announcements in the rehabilitative treatment after TKR. ② Retrospective investigations about specific cases. Exclusive criteria: repetitive researches.DATA EXTRACTION: A total of 37 literatures in accordance with above requirements were retrieved and 22 repetitive researches were excluded.Fifteen articles were in accordance with the inclusive criteria: 3 were reviews about TKR and relevant rehabilitative treatment, 8 were clinical researches related to rehabilitative treatment after TKR, 4 were analyzing researches on relevant factors of rehabilitative treatment after TKR. Besides,there were 3 other relevant monographs.DATA SYNTHESIS: Rehabilitative treatment was extremely important to the clinical effects of TKR, which was the key reason why anticipated effects could be achieved after TKR. Exercise for power, training of motion of joint, proprioceptive sensation training and gait training were the most important contents of postoperative rehabilitation treatment. Comprehensive rehabilitative training was essential to maximum recovery of knee joint function including various agonistic muscle training plus extending and flexing power of knee joint; continuous passive training of motion of knee joint in early period plus motion of joint; proprioceptive sensation training in amelioration of motor controllability, postural rectification and balance-keep capability and gait training in correction of abnormal gait.CONCLUSION: Staged rehabilitative treatment of step by step after TKR should be conducted as early as possible, which is absolutely important to exercise for power, training of motion of joint, proprioceptive sensation training, gait training and promotion of functional recovery of knee joints in patients.

Central poststroke pain (CPSP) is a neuropathic pain syndrome that can occur after stroke.This syndrome is characterized by pain and sensory abnormalities in the body parts that correspond to the stroke lesion.CPSP occurs ia 1％-12％ of stroke patients.A definite diagnosis of CPSP is difficult,mainly because of the variable clinical picture,the frequent concurrence of several pain types,and the lack of clear diagnostic criteria for CPSP.Management of the CPSP is challenging.This article reviews the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of CPSP.

Objective To explore the signaling pathway of AP-1 activated by epidermal growth foctor receptor(EGFR) in the rat gastric mucosal cells. Methods TGF-? stimulated freshly isolated rat gastric mucosal cells,and Western blot and EMSA detected the activation of ERK-1/2 signaling pathway. Results The exposure of the mucosal cells to 1 nmol/L TGF-? for 30 min significantly induced transcriptional activity of AP-1. This induction was associated with a concomitant activation of MEK and ERK-1/2. TGF-?-induced activation of AP-1 in gastric mucosal cells could be totally abrogated by either PD153035, a specific inhibitor of EGFR tyrosine kinase, or PD98059, a specific inhibitor of MEK. Conclusions Our findings suggest that EGFR AP-1 activates by EPK-1/2 signaling pathway in the rat gastric mucosal cells.

Objective To observe the effects of early pulse therapy with large dose of methylprednisolone associated with cyclosporine A on mortality and incidence of pulmonary fibrosis in the patients with peroral paraquat poisoning.Methods Initial pulse therapy with large dose of methylprednisolone associated with cyclosporine A was given in early period,in addition to regular gastric lavage and hemoperfusion,after acute peroral paraquat poisoning in 38 patients.The indexes of arterial blood gas analysis,findings of lung CT,and the function of kidney and liver were all monitored periodically.At the same time,the data of mortality and incidence of pulmonary fibrosis of the patients with peroral paraquat poisoning were statistically analyzed.Results 13 of 38 patients died,the mortality was 34.2%.Among the dead,12 patients died of multiple organ failure within 1 week after paraquat poisoning,and the remaining one died of pulmonary fibrosis.During hospitalization of the other 25 patients who survived,blood oxygenation index declined in different degrees in 18 cases,the thoracic computed tomography showed interstitial changes in the lung in 17 cases,and dysfunction of more than two organs(lung,liver and kidney)was found in 13 cases.Conclusion The pulse therapy of large dose of methylprednisolone associated with cyclosporine A given in early period may markedly improve the prognosis of patients with acute peroral paraquat poisoning.But a large sample with randomized double blind study is needed in order to further evaluate the clinical efficacy.