Objective To investigate the sore-throat-relieving, anti-inflammation and antitussive actions of Qingyan mixture on the animal models. Methods Sore-throat-relieving action of Qingyan mixture was observed in SD rats with acute pharyngitis induced by spray of ammonia water at volume fraction of 15%. Anti-inflammation action of Qingyan mixture was observed on mice model of xylene-induced ear edema, and antitussive action of Qingyan mixture was carried out in mice with cough induced by concentrated ammonia spray. Results (1) The results of sore-throat-relieving action of Qingyan mixture showed that the infiltration of inflammatory cells did not happen in the blank control group, but moderate/severe inflammatory cell infiltration was shown in the model group. In the positive group, 4 rats had slight inflammatory cell infiltration while the left 6 rats had no inflammatory cell infiltration. Low-dose Qingyan mixture group had no inflammatory cell infiltration in one rat, and had slight infiltration in 9 rats. In middle-and high-dose Qingyan mixture groups, 4 rats had no infiltration and 6 had slight infiltration, inflammatory cell infiltration was markedly relieved ( P<0.01) and the sore-throat-relieving action in both groups was similar to the positive medicine of Guilin mirabilitum praeparatum (P>0.05). ( 2) The anti-inflammation rate was 69.8% in the positive control group, and was 27.3%, 60.4%, 60.0% in low-, middle- and high-dose Qingyan mixture groups respectively. The inhibitory effect of middle-and high-dose Qingyan mixture on xylene-induced mice ear edema was similar to that of the positive control group ( P>0.05) . ( 3) The cough-relieving rate was 42.6%, 139.0%, 64.3%, 104.0% in positive control group, and low-, middle-and high-dose Qingyan mixture groups respectively. Mice cough latent was obviously prolonged and cough frequency was decreased in the three Qingyan mixture groups, the differences being significant compared with the model group ( P<0.05 or P<0.01) . Conclusion Qingyan mixture has certain sore-throat-relieving, anti-inflammation and antitussive actions, which can be used for the treatment of patients with actue/chironic laryngitis and the complication of cough.

Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) is a highly specific and invasive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma derived from mature T-cells that leave the thymus.At present, the clinical progress in PTCLs is behind that in B-cell lymphomas, and the current treatments for PTCLs have low efficacy and poor overall prognosis.Therefore, there is currently still no standard treatment for PTCL.The efficacy of the conventional CHOP chemotherapy regimen is poor, and the value of radiotherapy in early-stage PTLC patients remains to be determined.Autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the top choice for consolidation treatment for high-risk patients, but the efficacy of novel drugs for PTCLs needs to be further confirmed.In addition, PET/CT plays a more important role in predicting the prognosis of PTCLs.

Objective To analyze the characteristics and therapeutic effects in the elderly patients with acute eholangitis of severe type(ACST) Methods The clinical data of 60 cases of elderly patients with ACST. Results The cured 44 cases(73.3% )and 16 deaths(26.7% ) ,the cause of death:septic shock four cases (25.0%) ,3 cases of acute renal failure(18.8%) ,ARDS four cases(25.0% ) ,multi - organ failure five cases(31.3% ). Incidence surgery within 24 h the deaths of three cases( 18.8% ) ,significantly less than 24 h after surgery incidence death in 13 cases (81.3%) ( X2= 7.72, P<0.01 );correct preoperative shock has been 40 cases, six cases of death ( 15.0% ) was significantly lower than the preoperative shock not corrected in 20 cases,death in 10 patients(50.0% ) ( X2=6.75 ,P <0.01 ). Conclusion The cure rate was improved from early diagnosis and perioperative management in the elderly patients with acute cholangitis of severe type.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of Qingyan Mixture for laryngeal cough patients with lung dryness due to yin deficiency. Methods Sixty laryngeal cough patients with lung dryness due to yin deficiency were evenly randomized into treatment group and control group. The treatment group was given oral use of Qingyan Mixture, and the control group was given oral use of Ketotifen and Carbetapentane. The course of treatment for both groups lasted for 10 days. The overall therapeutic effect, and the effect on individual symptom or sign were evaluated after treatment. Results ( 1) In the treatment group, six patients were cured, 14 were markedly effective, 8 were improved, 2 were ineffective and the total effective rate was 93.3%. In the control group, one case was cured, 7 were markedly effective, 17 were improved, 5 were ineffective and the total effective rate was 83.3%. The overall clinical effect in the treatment group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01) . (2) As for the effect on individual symptom or sign, the treatment group showed stronger effect on dry cough than the control group ( P<0.01) , while differences of dry pharynx, throat itching, foreign body sensation in the throat, and pharyngeal signs were insignificant between the two groups (P>0.05) . (3) After treatment, the total scores of main symptoms were decreased in both groups (P<0.05 or P<0.01) compared with those before treatment. Conclusion Qingyan Mixture shows certain effect on relieving symptoms and signs of laryngeal cough patients with lung dryness due to yin deficiency.

Objective To report the first case of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome in China. Methods The clinical data, transmission electron microscopic examination and immunohistochemical analysis of this patient were evaluated. Results The patient was a 3-year-old girl who presented increased skin fragility with trauma-induced, blisters and erosions, combined with short and sparse hair, finger-and toe-nail dystrophy and palmoplantar keratoderma. Transmission electron microscopy showed a loss of keratinocyte-keratinocyte adhesion, widening of intercellular spaces and a reduced number of hypoplastic desmosomes. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed a complete absence of staining for plakophilin 1. Conclusion Ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disease characterized by clinical manifestations as well as electron microscopic features and immunohistochemical evidence.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the status quo and the developmental trend of the application of antidepressant drugs in our hospital.METHODS:The antidepressant drugs in our hospital during2002～2004were analyzed retrospectively in terms of drug varieties,consumption quantity,consumption sum,DDDs etc.RESULTS:The consumption sum of the antidepressant drugs increased year by year,which stood at667.41,802.47and995.02(RMB:ten thousand yuan),respectively in the3years.CONCLUSION:Fluoxetine dominates the first place in terms of clinical application of antidepressants.Furthermore,the application of new type antidepresants has been on the rise.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of telmisartan in the treatment of hypertension.METHODS:The efficacy and safety of telmisartan versus losartan in treating hypertension reported in 5 studies were comprehensively evaluated with the meta-analysis in homogeneity test and combined test.RESULTS:Of the five randomized controlled trials(RCT) in which 771 patients who met the inclusion criteria were included,two studies were of high methodological quality according to Jadad scale.Meta analysis indicated that there was statistical significance between telmisartan and losartan in effectiveness(OR=1.55,95% confidence interval(1.12,2.16),P0.05).CONCLUSION:The effectiveness of telmisartan in the treatment of hypertension is significantly higher than that of losartan;however,there is no signficant differce in safety between the two drugs.

Gastric cancer remains one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in China. Radical operation is the only potentially curative therapy for advanced gastric cancer (AGC). D2 radical gastrectomy has been widely accepted as a standard surgical procedure for patients with AGC in China. Several clinical trials have revealed that more extended resection than D2 surgery has no impact on survival. In order to improve the prognosis of AGC patients, it is necessary to carry out the preoperative TNM staging for selecting a reasonable therapeutical modality before surgery. Multimodality treatment involving perioperative chemotherapy, radiotherapy or molecular targeting agents in addition to surgery have been thought to be promising treatment strategy. In this article, we present an update on the current literature regarding the trends of surgical multimodal treatment for the patients with AGC.
Combined Modality Therapy ; trends ; Humans ; Stomach Neoplasms ; surgery

Wnt signal transduction pathway plays a very important role in embryonic development, and its abnormality may lead to developmental defects and cellular malignant transformation. It has been shown that disturbances of the Wnt signal transduction pathway were significantly related to human neoplastic transformation. The core mechanism of the pathway abnormality was the accumulation of free ?-catenin protein in the cytoplasm and nucleus resulting in the expressions of specific target genes by downstream pathway. This paper reviews the composition and structural character, transduction and regulation of the Wnt signal pathway and its relation with human tumorigenesis.

Patent foramen ovale(PFO)is a special kind of atrial septal abnormal communication with no significant hemodynamic abnormal shunting between the two atrial together with no correlative clinical signs and symptoms.During recent years,there is a new finding of PFO,concerning about the occurrences of abnormal embolism,stroke,migraine etc,which are closely or indirectly related with the existence of PFO.In addition,atrial septal bulging complicated with PFO is also a risk factor for cerebral infarction arousing the critical attention for this disorder.This article presents a comprehensive evaluation about the incidence,clinical features,diagnosis and preventive measures of PFO.