Objective To investigate the effect of diabetic health education pictures on blood sugar control and self-care ability of type 2 diabetic patients. Methods Using the registration number and random digit table, 84 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were divided into the experiment group and the control group with 42 cases in each group. The control group received traditional diabetes knowledge education, and the experiment group was educated with the mode ofpicture and dialoguehealth education, 60 to 90min per week for 8 weeks. The patients in the two groups were observed before and after the intervention in terms of the fasting blood glucose, postprandial 2h blood glucose, glycatedhemoglobin (gycated, hemoglobin, HbAlc) and self-care ability. Result The differences in blood sugar value index and self-care behavior score after the intervention between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Application of′picture and dialogue′education mode can enhance patients′ability of self-care behaviors the effect of health education and stabilize the level of blood glucose of patients.

Objective To investigate the association of the expressions of glomerular nephrin, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor (VEGFR) with proteinuria in preeclampsia rats. Methods A rat model of preeclampsia was developed by inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (L-NAME). The systolic blood pressure (SBP) and 24 h urine protein were compared among the normal female group (n=6), the normal pregnant group (n=8), nonpregnant control group (n=6) and preeclampsia group(n=8). The kidney biopsies of each group were observed by light and electron microscopy. The glomerular nephrin was detected by Western blotting and real-time PCR. Immunofluorescence was used to detect the expression of WT1. The level of glomerular VEGF and VEGFR (Flt-1 and Flk-1) were evaluated by Western blotting. Results The level of glomerular nephrin protein in the rats with preeclampsia (0.0726±0.0074) was significantly lower compared with normal female group (0.3795±0.0509), normal pregnant group (0.2361±0.0437) and nonpregnant control group (0.7265±0.0503) (P＜0.01, respectively), while the levels of nephrin mRNA were not significantly different among 4 groups. The expression of WT1 was not significantly different among 4 groups as well. The level of glomerular VEGF in preeclampsia group (1.5429±0.0898) was significantly higher compared with normal female group (1.1870±0.1160), normal pregnant group (1.3741 ±0.1165) and nonpregnant control group (1.0155±0.0742)(P＜0.01,respectively). VEGFR (Flt-1 and Flk-1) was also significantly higher in preeclampsia rats compared with other control groups (P＜0.05, respectively). Conclusions In preeclampsia rats, nephrin is decreased significantly and the glomerular VEGF-VEGFR is increased significantly compared with the other control groups. The abnormal expression of nephrin and VEGF-VEGFR may be involved in the preeclampsia proteinuria. The underlying mechanism of this phenomenon needs further research.

Objective To explore the effect of electroacupuncture at Quchi (LI11), Zusanli (ST36) on differentiation of neural stem cells after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats. Methods Thirty-six male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group (n=12), model group (n=12) and electroacupuncture group (n=12). The latter two groups were occluded the left middle cerebral arteries for 90 min-utes and reperfused. The electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture at Quchi and Zusanli acupoints for 21 days. They were evalu-ated with modified Neurological Severity Scores 7, 14 and 21 days after electroacupuncture. Their infarct volumes were tested with MRI T2WI 21 days after electroacupuncture, while the differentiation of neural stem cells was observed with double-immunopositive BrdU/Dcx and BrdU/NeuN. Results Compared with the model group, the neurological deficits score improved in the electroacupuncture group in all the time points (P<0.05). The infarct volumes decreased in the electroacupuncture group (P<0.05), with less number of BrdU+/Dcx+cells in subventricular zone (P<0.001) and more number of BrdU+/NeuN+ cells in peri-infarct cortex (P<0.001) 21 days after electroacupuncture. Conclusion Electroacupuncture at Quchi and Zusanli acupoints can improve neurological function and decrease the infarct volumes in rats after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, which may be associated with promoting differentiation of neural stem cells to neurons.

Objective To explore the effect of electroacupuncture on activation of microglia in peri-infarct cortex after cerebral isch-emia-reperfusion in rats. Methods 36 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group (n=12), model group (n=12) and electroacupuncture group (n=12). The latter two groups were occluded the left middle cerebral arteries with modified Longa's method for 2 hours and reperfused. The electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture at Quchi (LI11) and Zusanli (ST36) acupoints for 3 days. The nerve cell damage in peri-infarct cortex was observed with HE staining, while the expression of ED1 was determined with immunohisto-chemical staining, and the expression of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-1β(IL-1β) and IL-6 were determined with Western blotting. Results The neurological deficits score improved significantly in the electroacupuncture group (P<0.05), with less nerve cell dam-age, less number of ED1 positive microglia (P<0.05) and less levels of TNF-α, IL-1βand IL-6 (P<0.05), compared with the model group. Conclusion The electroacupuncture at Quchi (LI11) and Zusanli (ST36) acupoints can protect brain from ischemia-reperfusion injury, which might be associated with inhibiting the microglial activation and proinflammatory response in peri-infarct cortex.

Objective To investigate the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) at Quchi (LI11) and Zusanli (ST36) acupoints on the ultrastructural structure of cortical neurons in peripheral area and the protein expression of caspase- 3, Bcl- 2, Bax in rats with cerebral ischemia- reperfusion injury. Methods 36 male adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, and electroacupuncture group, with 12 rats in each group. The model group and electroacupuncture group were performed with left middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) according to the modified Longa' methods. The electroacupuncture group received electroacupuncture at Quchi (LI11) and Zusanli (ST36) on the paralyzed limb, for 30 minute. The neurobehavioral scores were recorded before and after treatment. The ultrastructural structure of cortical neurons was observed with transmission electron microscope (TEM). The protein expression of caspase- 3, Bcl-2 and Bax were detected by Western blotting technique. Results The neurobehavioral score was lower in the electroacupuncture group than in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the chromatin of neurons was even relatively, and the number of mitochondria increased. The expression of Bcl-2 was higher and the expression of caspase-3 and Bax was lower in the electroacupuncture group than in the model group (P<0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture at Quchi (LI11) and Zusanli (ST36) acupoints can inhibit the neurons apoptosis in peripheral area through mitochondria-caspase-3 pathway.

Objective To assess the clinical value of cross raft screws technique in preventing postoperative collapse of tibial plateau fracture.Methods From September 2014 to November 2017,data of 14 patients with tibial plateau fracture who were treated by cross raft screws technique were retrospectively analyzed.There were 9 males and 5 females aged from 30-65 years old (average,44.4± 1.7 years).There were 8 patients that the thickness of subchondral cancellous bone measured preoperatively by CT data was less than 4 mm,and 6 patients that the thickness of subchondral cancellous bone measured intraoperatively was less than 4 mm.1/4 tubular plate was placed along the anterior rim of lateral tibial plateau,and the 3.5 mm cortical bone screws were fixed as bamboo raft from anterior to posterior through the plate.The collapse of tibial plateau after surgery were measured by CT scan after union of the fracture.The function of knee was evaluated by Rasmussen Anatomical and Functional Grading.Results The time of tubular plate procedure was 18 to 35 min (average,24.1±5.4 min).All 14 patients were successfully followed-up for 13.8±5.1 months.The height of collapse preoperatively by CT scan was 5-21 mm (average,8.00± 1.40 mm).3 days after the operation,the height between articular line and lateral articular surface was 0-2 mm (average,0.80±0.06 mm).Compared with CT data preoperatively,the collapse was corrected postoperatively that was proved by CT scan (P＜ 0.05).After the fracture was healed,according to CT data,the height between articular line and lateral articular surface was 0-2 mm (average,0.70±0.08 mm).Compared with CT data postoperatively,there was no postoperative collapse happened (P=0.466).The position and length of nails were placed appropriately.The average healing time of fracture was 3.6 months.There were no infection,nonunion and pain of tendon happened.The plate could be touched subcutaneously in 2 patients,who had no discomfort feelings.The patient's postoperative Rasmussen Anatomical Grading were 13-18 (average,16.7),including 8 cases excellent and 6 cases good.The postoperative Rasmussen Functional Grading was 18-28 (average,25.7),including 11 cases excellent and 3 cases good.Conclusion The cross raft screws technique is a good way to prevent the postoperative collapse of the lateral articular surface of tibial plateau.

Objective To investigate the effect of electroacupuncture (EA) at Shenting (DU24) and Baihui (DU20) acupoints on hippocampal synaptic plasticity and learning and memory function, and its possible mechanism in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. Methods Thirty-two male adult Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group (n=8), model group (n=8), electroacupuncture (EA) group (n=8) and non-acupoint group (n=8). The model group, EA group and non-acupoint group were performed with left middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). The EA group received electroacupuncture at Shenting and Baihui, while the non-acupoint group received electroacupuncture at two fixed non-acupoints from bilateral ribs, for fourteen days. Then they were tested with Morris Water Maze test, and their synaptic structure of hippocampal neurons was observed with transmission electron microscope. The level of total LIM-domain containing protein kinase 1 (T-LIMK1) and LIM-domain containing protein kinase 1 phosphorylation (p-LIMK1) were detected with Western blotting. Results Compared with the sham group, the latency increased (t>6.789, P<0.01) and the frequence crossing platform decreased (t= 8.695, P<0.001) in the model group, while the number of synapse in hippocampal neurons decreased, and the level of T-LIMK1 (t=7.568, P< 0.01) and p-LIMK1 (t=8.874, P<0.001) decreased. Compared with the model group, the latency decreased (t>4.938, P<0.01) and the frequence crossing platform increased (t=- 7.891, P<0.001) in the EA group, while the number of synapses increased, and the level of T-LIMK1 (t=-6.473, P<0.01) and p-LIMK1 (t=-6.579, P<0.01) increased. There was no significant difference between the the non-acupoint group and the model group in all the indices (P>0.05). Conclusion Electroacupuncture at Shenting and Baihui can improve the ability of learning and memory in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, which may relate with the increase of LIMK1 phosphorylation and hippo-campal synaptic plasticity.