Objective To observe the changes in endothelin(ET), nitric oxide(NO) and C-reactive protein(CRP) before and after the rosiglitazone therapy in patients with impaired glucose tolerance(IGT). Methods 72 IGT patients were divided randomly into 2 groups: rosiglitazone group(n=45) and placebo group(n=27). 15 weeks later, the efficacy of rosiglitazone was compared. Results The levels of ET, CRP were decreased and NO increased significantly in rosiglitazone group compared with those before treatment (ET 54.8±10.0 pg/ml vs 72.8±24.3 pg/ml, P<0.01;CRP 4.58±0.38 mg/L vs 5.99± 0.85mg/L, P<0.01 ; NO 41.0±10.0 μmol/L. vs 31.3±9.0 μmol/L, P<0. 01)). However, the levels of ET,CRP and NO in placebo group did not change singnificantly (P>0. 05). Conclusions Rosiglitazone can singnificantly improve ET, NO, CRP level in IGT patients, which means an additional effect of rosiglitazone on the correlation of inflammation and endothelial disturbance.

The pathogenesis of post- infectious irritable bowel syndrome(PI-IBS)involves abnormal intestinal immune barrier, which possibly includes the pathological aspects: Intestinal and systemic changes in T lymphocyte; the change of inflammatory cytokines; a increase in intestinal mast cells and enterochromaffin cells and so on. Treatment by western medicine based largely on symptomatic treatment. TCM thinks that the fundamental organ of the irritable bowel syndrome is the liver. Emotional factors inducing liver dysfunction lead to the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The pathogenesis of IBS is, the disorder of movement of qi in liver and spleen. Stagnation of liver-QI with deficiency of the spleen or disharmony between liver and spleen is the key pathogenesis of post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome. On this basis, in various stages of the disease, there may be a different pathogenesis. As a special type of IBS, the balance of vital qi and evil factors determine the disease progression of PI-IBS, in the treatment course also should not forget dispelling pathogenic factors while strengthening body resistance, tonifying deficiency and removing dampness。

Hypoxanthine,the pre_substance of uric acid,was used to create mouse model with hyperuricemia.The dose_effect relationship and time_effect relationship of hypoxanthine during the model establishment were observed.The effect of sex and xanthine oxidase inhibitor on the establishment of mouse model was studied.The results showed this method is effective for the establishment of a stable mouse model with hyperuricemia.

With the development of genetics, more and more research has been focused on modal organisms because of the conservative nature of biological species. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is one of the most important model organisms widely used all over the world. Recently, works published in this journal from Tsinghua University revealed a role of YMR166C in mitochondrial magnesium homeostasis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae with transposon-based genetic screen. A genome-wide screening in Saccharomyces cerevisiae for suppressor genes of MTM1 also yielded some very interesting results. Those wonderful works indicated a new era in genetic studies in China.

Objective To understand the mastery situation of the knowledge about common infectious diseases among the prima-ry and middle school students,in order to provide the evidence for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.Methods The stratified random cluster sampling method was adopted.The survey was performed by the questionnaire form.The data were analyzed by the Chi square test,logistic regression model in the SPSS17.00 statistical software.Results Among the primary and middle school students in Chongqing,the students mastering 75% of the basic knowledge about infectious diseases accounted for 24.6% of the total respondents (P<0.01).From the view of the distribution of disease entities,the top six diseases with the awareness rate of less than 60% were hepatitis B,bacterial dysentery,cholera,measles,pinworm and rabies respectively(P<0.01), whose awareness rates are under 60%(P<0.01).As for the level of mastery among different grades,the senior middle school students had a better knowledge of tuberculosis,flu,SARS,AIDS,hepatitis B,poliomyelitis,etc(P<0.01).Comparatively,the pri-mary school students grasped the knowledge of hand-foot-and-mouth disease and pinworm better(P<0.01).Conclusion The pri-mary and middle school students have a low awareness rate of infectious diseases.Pertinently strengthening the popularization of the knowledge about infectious diseases is the powerful measure for reducing the occurrence of infectious diseases and promote the healthy development of students.

Objective　To evaluate the safety of biopsy of the prostate guided by transrectal ultrasound.Methods　Three hundred and seventeen patients suspected to have prostate cancer were examined and 208 patients were followed up.Results　One hundred and eighty-one patients followed up did not feel severe pain during the biopsy of the prostate. Clinical manifestations induded 12 cases of hematuria,4 dases of hematospermia,1 case of fever, 2 cases of pollakisuria and urodymia,2 cases of uroschesis,which disappeared after corresponding treatment.Conclusions　Biopsies of the prostate guided by transrectal ultrasound is advantageous in diagnosis of prostatic carcinoma.

OBJECTIVE:To provide the reference for the improvement of GCP(good clinical practice)regulations and protection of subject's human rights.METHODS:The status quo of the protection of subject's right of informed consent and the elements for the right of informed consent and the existing problems in its practice in China were analyzed.RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:China should further promote the legislation of clinical trials,reinforce the legal education of researchers,and emphasize the supervision on the illegal tort act.

OBJECTIVE: To put forward proposals for improving essential medicines system in China.METHODS: The problems existing in the essential medicine system in China and the successful experience of some other countries were analyzed.RESULTS & CONCLUSION: Considering the current medical economy level and the capacity on research & development(R&D) of drugs,China should draw inspiration from WHO and other developed countries about their successful experiences on essential drugs to improve the screening methods for essential medicines list,assign legal status for essential medicines and build up system of production,procurement and distribution of essential medicines according to the basic national situation of our country and finally establish the essential medicine system suitable to our country's condition.

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of breviscapine injection on glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and nitricoxide synthase (NOS) in rats with ischemical reperfusion(I-R)injury. METHODS:The rats were divided into 5 groups:sham group,I-R group,MgSO4 group,breviscapine low dose group and high dose group. Cerebral I-R injury model was established with suture method.The effect of breviscapine injection on GFAP and NOS were evaluated. RESULTS:In ischemia-reperfusion group compared with the sham group,the GFAP staining was strongly positive,serum NOS and inducible NOS (iNOS) activity were significantly enhanced(P

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of breviscapine on SOD(superoxide dismutase)activity and apoptosis in rats after cerebral ischemia reperfusion(I-R).METHODS:The experimental rats were divided into 5 groups:sham group,I-R group,MgSO4 group,high dose breviscapine group and low dose breviscapine group.The SOD activities in brain tissue and serum of rats and the apoptosis of brain cells were observed.RESULTS:Compared with the sham group,the model group showed significantly decreased SOD activities in both brain tissue and serum(P