OBJECTIVE: To explore the arrangement of the Chinese medicine cabinet.METHODS: By using computer Excel program and combining the experiences in the cabinet arrangement of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),we divided the factors need to be considered in TCM cabinet arrangement into three layers: zone,bucket and lattice.RESULTS: A new arrangement of the TCM cabinet was presented.CONCLUSION:The new cabinet arrangement method is scientific,reasonable,practical and helpful for the concerned parties.

Objective To investigate the expressions of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF)and its receptors,GFRα-1 and Ret,in cortex of rats after closed traumatic cerebral injury.Methods Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into normal control,sham and injury groups.The rats of injury groups were subjected to Marmarou's closed traumatic cerebral injury and then were subdivided into 1 h,2 h,4 h,8 h,12 h,24 h,48 h,72 h and 5 d groups according to the time elapsed after injury.The expression of GDNF and its receptors were determined with immunohistochemistry.Results Mild expression of GDNF and its receptors were observed in cortex of rats in control groups.The number of GDNF positive neurons reached the peak level in cortex 2 h after injury,and that of GFRα-1 and Ret positive neurons reached the peak level 4 h after injury.Conclusion The expressions of GDNF and its receptors increased significantly at the early time in cortex of rats after injury,as well as its receptors.It suggests that GDNF and its receptors play an important role after traumatic cerebral injury.

Objective To compare the values of classic thoracotomy (CT), subaxillary mini thoracotomy (SAMT), and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in the treatment of pneumothorax. Methods Postoperative parameters of 3 groups (a total of 78 patients with pneumothorax)-Group CT, Group SAMT, and Group VATS-were compared retrospectively. Results Recurrent numbers of the 3 groups were 1, 1, 0, respectively. Among the 3 groups, the Group CT had the longest drainage time ((4 1?3 1) days) and hospital stay ((11 8?4 6) days), the most drained fluid ((585 0?564 4) ml) and the maximum of Dolantin requirement ((71 7?42 2) mg) ( F =8 087, 41 191, 11 126, 12 528, respectively; P =0 001,

Objective To investigate the protective effect of short-term moderate exercise on ischemic/reperfused myocardium and its correlation to the activation of protein kinase C(PKC).Methods Fourty Wistar rats were randomly divided into 4 groups(n=10 respectively): control group(CON group),exercise group(EXE group),exercise + PKC inhibitor group(E+C group) and PKC inhibitor group(CHE group).The occurrence of arrhythmia,the recovery of cardiac function,and infarct size were observed by using the Langendorff-ischemia/reperfusion model in isolated rat heart in vitro.Results Recovery rate of LVDP(on the 30th and 60th minute of reperfusion) and RPP(on the 20th,30th and 60 minute of reperfusion) of EXE group were higher than those of CON and E+C groups(P

Objective To study the effect of traumatic brain injury on the expression of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor(GDNF)and its receptors in hippocampus of rats.Methods Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into normal control,sham group and injury groups.The rats of injury groups were subjected to Marmarou's closed traumatic brain injury and then were subdivided into 1 h,2 h,4 h,8 h,12 h,24 h,48 h,72 h and 5 d groups according to the time elapsed after injury.The expression of GDNF and its receptors were measured with immunohistochemistry.Results Mild expression of GDNF and its receptors were observed in hippocampus of rats in control group.The number of GDNF positive neurons reached the peak level in hippocampus 2 h after injury,and that of GFRα-1 and Ret positive neurons reached the peak level 4 h after injury.Conclusion The expression of GDNF and its receptors were increased significantly at the early time in hippocampus of rats after injury in a similar temporal patterns after brain injury.

Objective To study the CT features of pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma(PSH),so that to improve the imaging diagnostic abilities.Methods 21 cases pathologically proven PSH were included in this retrospective article. Imaging features were compared with pathological results.Results (1)The disease mainly occurred in female patients between 30～50 years old; (2)On CT, the lesion presented as well-defined, round and oval shaped mass or nodule;(3) A homogeneous soft-tissue mass on unenhanced CT; calcification was found in some lesions; in 2 cases, cystic-like area was found within large tumors(≥5cm); (4)Homogeneous or heterogeneous enhancement after contrast administration; on delayed phase scans, some of them demonstrated late enhancement;(5)The seemingly characteristic air-trapping zone, vessels at its periphery and a tail sign were found in 4, 5, 7 cases respectively. Conclusion PSH should be considered in young and middle-aged female patients, with the characteristic presence of air-trapping zone, vessels at its periphery and a tail sign within images (especially on CT). And the disease can be preoperatively diagnosed combined with the clinical features with above the aforementioned features.

Twenty-seven patients of limb fractures with osseous defect were selected from Department of Orthopedics in the 3rd Hospital of Hebei Medical University between April and October in 2003. They all agreed the informed consents and received emergency one-stage implantation of coralline hydroxyapatite. Postoperative restoration of limb fractures with osseous defect was investigated by using X-ray for average 186 days. Among 27 included patients, 25 ones were involved in the result analysis, and 2 ones lost. The implants and osseous tissue were not closely integrated in 1 case, were partial integrated in 2 cases, and 22 cases showed close integration. No case appeared whole or local adverse effects.

Objective To investigate the effects of oral glucose-electrolyte solution (GES) on resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock induced by 40% blood volume loss in rats. Methods SD rats were randomly divided into three groups; oral GES without hemorrhagic shock (GES group, n = 16) , hemorrhage shock without fluid resuscitation (HS group, n = 20) and hemorrhagic shock resuscitated with oral GES (HS + GES group, n = 20). About 40% of total blood volume was bled from carotid artery of rats to produce a model of hemorrhagic shock. GES with a volume of three times of blood loss was given three times intragastrically at 0.5, 1 and 6 hours after hemorrhage. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) was measured constantly. Blood flow in liver, kidney, stomach and small intestines, and parameters like hemato-crit, plasma osmotic pressure, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) , creatinine (Cr) and diamine oxidase (DAO) were determined 24 hours after hemorrhage. Survival rates of the rats in three groups were calculated 24 hours after hemorrhage. Results MAPs of HS + GES group were 9. 7% and 10. 9% higher than those of HS group 4 and 24 hours after hemorrhage (P < 0. 05). The blood flow of liver, stomach and small intestines in HS + GES group were 18.6% , 88.4% and 22.0% respectively, higher than those in HS group(P <0.05 or P <0.01) 24 hours after hemorrhage. The hematocrit level of HS + GES group was significantly lower than that of HS group, while the levels of ALT, Cr and DAO in HS + GES group were significantly lower than those in HS group (P <0.01). The survival rate of rats in HS + GES group was 80% , which was significantly higher than 30% in HS group (P <0.01). Conclusions Oral rehydration can significantly improve MAP and tissue perfusion, maintain blood volume and plasma osmotic pressure, alleviate organ damage and hence promote the survival rates of rats with hemorrhagic shock.

Objective To study the effect of mild hypothermia combined with edaravone on the expressions of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)of patients with severe traumatic brain injury(sTBI)and on their prognoses. Methods A prospective randomizd controled trial was conducted. Seventy-seven patients in the Center for Neurology and Neurosurgery of Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of Chinese People's Armed Police Forces were randomly assigned into control group(38 cases)and treatment group(39 cases)according to random number table. All the patients were treated with routine treatments such as dehydration of intracranial pressure(ICP),neural nutrition,anti-infection,mechanical ventilation and maintenance of water and electrolyte balance in control group,while in treatment group,the patients received mild hypothermia combined with edaravone on the basis of routine treatment within 24 hours after injury. The contents of TNF-αand IL-6 in CSF were measured by radio-immunoassay(RIA)at different time points in both groups. In the meantime,the ICP was also measured. The prognosis was evaluated after 6 months of injury according to Glasgow outcome scale(GOS). Results Compared to control group,in the treatment group,the expression levels of TNF-αand IL-6 in CSF had no significant difference(both P>0.05)on the 1st day after injury,but they were significantly increased on the 3rd day after injury,began to decline on the 7th day,and reached to the valley value on the 14th day after injury,the degree of descent in treatment group being more significant than that in control group〔TNF-α(μg/L):2.43±0.39 vs. 3.12±0.47,IL-6(ng/L):83.53±11.48 vs. 101.69±13.64,both P<0.01〕. Before the treatment,the level of ICP in treatment group had no significant difference from that of control group(P>0.05),but it was gradually increased on the 1st day after injury in both groups,it reached the peak value on the 3rd day after injury,and began to decline on the 7th day after injury,the degree of descent being more significant in treatment group〔mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa):14.88±3.73 vs. 21.76±4.78,P<0.01〕. The favorable prognosis rate was significantly higher〔35.9%(14/39)vs. 21.1%(8/38),P<0.05〕,and the mortality was obviously lower in treatment group than those of control group〔28.2%(11)vs. 42.1%(16),P<0.05〕. Conclusion In patients with sTBI,mild hypothermia combined with edaravone can protect brain tissue through alleviating high ICP and decreasing the expression levels of TNF-αand IL-6 in CSF, resulting in promoting the recovery of nerve functions and improving prognosis.