Through approaches of literature statistics and content analysis, the English translation studies of package instruction of Chinese medicine from Chinese literature database were summarized and analyzed, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wangfang Data and VIP Database. It was found that there existed four main problems in English translation of package instruction of Chinese medicine. First, there were relatively few studies in this field. Second, the papers were distributed unevenly in the relevant periodicals. Third, most studies were practice-based studies. Fourth, the research methods were simple. Theoretical guidance, research system and empirical research should be paid attention in English translation studies of package instruction of Chinese medicine.

Objectives This paper aimed at exploring the principles and strategies of TCM terminology translation by analyzing the translation of four-character pathogenesis TCM terms of spleen and stomach. Methods Among the verb translation of four-character pathogenesis TCM terms of spleen and stomach from the three prominent national and international dictionaries of TCM terminologies, the researcher chose 12 verbs to conduct a comparative study analyzing the similarities and differences of the English translation under the guidance of accuracy and systematization, two main principles of terminology translation. Results A recommended translation version of these 12 verbs was provided. Conclusion This paper suggested that verb transltion is the key in four-character TCM terminology translation, and verb should be translated in the form of noun and V-ing. TCM terminology translation should employ the principle of accuracy and systematization, together with simplicity, nationality and back-translation.

English translation of three-character pathogenesis TCM terms was investigated in this paper from the perspective of accuracy and systematization,two main principles of terminology translation. The terms were classified into five categories according to the three-character syntactic structure, i.e. attributive-modifier structure, adverbial-modifier structure, subject-predicate structure, subject-predicate-object structure and verb-object structure. Further study was conducted to investigate the English translation of attributive-modifier structure terms by comparing four prominent national and international standards of TCM terminologies.

English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms was investigated in this paper from the perspective of universal features of translation. Small-sized Chinese and English parallel corpus of TCM pathogenesis terms was built to examine whether English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms bore the features of explicitation. Further study was conducted to investigate expliciatation revealed in different versions. Results showed that explicitation exists in the English translation of this field, consistent with Blum-Kulka’s (1986) Explicitation Hypothesis. At the same time, explicitation in English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms possesses its own characteristics. First, its pattern is different from that of literary works. There are mainly three types of explicitation, i.e. adding words, specifying, and explicitation of analogy/metaphor. Among these types, adding words is the most frequently used. In addition, more cases of explicitness are found in Chinese translators’ versions than those of foreign ones, which might be due to the different translation principles held by different translators. The unique philosophy of TCM is substantially different from that of western medicine, thus its unique way of expression may lead to the phenomenon of explicitation in English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms. The present study provides fresh evidence for the Explicitation Hypothesis.

ObjectiveTo discuss the perioperative nursing of sigmoid colon cystoplasty in neurogenic bladder patients after spinal cord diseases. Methods31 patients with neurogenic bladder due to the spinal cord diseases and received sigmoid colon cystoplasty were reviewed and followed up. ResultsThere were 2 cases complicated with bowel obstruction, 1 case with acute alleosis and 1 case with mycotic infection in bladder after the operation, who were all cured. After discharge, 2 cases lost the follow-up. During the follow-up period of 6 months to 4 years, 29 patients recovered well and kept in self-intermittent catheterization. ConclusionPreoperative psychological nursing and intestinal and bladder preparation, postoperative gastrointestinal and urinary drainage catheters nursing, intermittent catheterization training, regular follow-up and health guiding were the key nursing contents and the important step for ensuring an excellent outcome for the operation.

Objective To compare the diagnostic criteria of metabolic syndrome(MS) developed by the International Diabetes Federation(IDF) in 2005,the 3th Report of National Cholesterol Education Program-Adult Treatment Panel Ⅲ(NCEP-ATP Ⅲ) in 2005,and the Chinese Diabetes Society(CDS) in 2004.Methors A total of 1039 adults aged 23 to 62 year-old were enrolled in this epidemiological investigation to assess the prevalence of MS by above three definitions.Results The MS prevalence rate was 14.8%,14.2% and 10.7% in ATPⅢ,IDF,and CDS,respectively.The diagnoses agreement of IDF with ATPⅢ was stronger(Kappa=0.912) than IDF with CDS(Kappa=0.466) and ATPⅢ with CDS (Kappa=0.504).CDS definition found 5.7% of non-MS individuals had risk factor accumulation.Those defined by ATPⅢ and IDF criteria were presented with central obesity + ypertriglyceridemia + abnormal blood pressure and central obesity + hypertriglyceridemia + low hish-density lipoprotein hyperlipidemia.However,those defined by CDS criterion were commonly presented with obesity + hypertriglyceridemia + abnormal blood pressure or obesity + hypertriglyceridemia + hyperglycemia.Conclusions The agreement of IDF and ATPⅢ definition was relatively stronger.For better screening sensitivity,those three criteria,or CDS and IDF criteria,or CDS and ATPⅢ criteria should be used together.

A data-based quantitative study was conducted by examining 43 bilingual package inserts of Chinese medicine. The results indicated that most inserts were poorly constructed with incomplete formats. Furthermore, there seemed no standardized translationforthe section titles, and some of them were even translated incorrectly. It was suggested that insert translation should follow the “reader-centered principle” which was determined by its communicative purpose. Translators should take full advantage of intertextual reference and construct complete and standard insert formats of Chinese medicine, thus helping readers obtain information more quickly and easily. This paper intends to advance some suggestions concerning the text constructionof bilingual package inserts of Chinese medicineand help enterprises in this line increase their competitiveness in the international market.

[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To investigate the effect of artemisinin on lipopolysaccharide ( LPS)-induced intestinal epi-thelial barrier damage in IEC-6 cells and its molecular mechanism.METHODS:Cultured IEC-6 cells were divided to 5 groups:control group, LPS (100 mg/L) group and LPS +Artemisinin (30, 50 and 100μmol/L) groups.The cytotoxici-ty was detected by MTT assay.The releases of TNF-α, IL-1βand IL-6 in the IEC-6 cells were measured by ELISA.The transepithelial electrical resistance ( TER) was detected by electrical resistance tester, and the horseradish peroxidase (HRP) flux permeability were analyzed by a microplate reader.The expression of tight junction proteins, ZO-1, claudin-1 and occludin, and the expression of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB at mRNA and protein levels were determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot.RESULTS:Artemisinin alone (up to 100 μmol/L) or in combination with LPS (100 mg/L) was not toxic to IEC-6 cells.Compared with control group, the releases of TNF-α, IL-1βand IL-6 in the culture supernatant of IEC-6 cells significantly increased after treatment with LPS.The expression of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB was activated by LPS.LPS down-regulated the protein expression of ZO-1, claudin-1 and occludin.However, artemisinin treatment decreased the re-leases of TNF-α, IL-1βand IL-6 in the culture supernatant of IEC-6 cells.The expression of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB at mR-NA and protein levels was gradually reduced after treatment with artemisinin.In addition, artemisinin upregulated the pro-tein expression of ZO-1, claudin-1 and occludin significantly (P<0.01) in a dose-dependent manner.CONCLUSION:Artemisinin attenuates LPS-induced intestinal epithelial barrier damage by inhibiting TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB activation in the IEC-6 cells.

Objective To evaluate the use and effectiveness of Human-Computer Interaction (HC1) -based risk prediction of diabetes among Chinese adults.MethodsHCI-based risk prediction of diabetes was performed in 639 non-diabetics aged 23 to 61years old.Risk prediction results,main risk factors of diabetes and helpful suggestions were reported and used for self-management.After l-year follow-up,the participants received another assessment to find the changes of disease risk and risk factors.Non-parametric or Chi-square test was used for comparison of continuous or categorical variables,respectively.Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve was used to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of HCI.Results After1-year follow-up,the incidence of diabetes per year was1.4％,and all newly diagnosed diabetes was found in high-risk individuals.The proportion of high-risk individuals was 56.8％ and 57.9％before and after follow-up ( x2 =0.36,P ＞ 0.05 ).In comparison with baseline,average risk score of high-risk individuals was significantly declined ( 2.25 vs 2.91,Z =- 4.32,P ＜ 0.05 ).Oversized waist circumstance,higher total cholesterol (TC) and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was identified in 76.2％,36.2％ and 3.8％ of high risk individuals at1year,lower than those of baseline ( 87.3％,42.2％ and12.4％,respectively ; x2 values were 30.56,6.05 and 22.26,respectively; all P ＜0.05) ; although the prevalence of hypertension was higher (23.5％ vs18.1％,x2 =11.11,P＜0.05).Conclusions HCI and effective control of risk factors could prevent the development of diabetes in high risk individuals.

Objective To explore the application of body mass index(BMI)and the increased value of postpradial 2h C peptide [2hCP minus fasting C-peptide(FCP), ΔCP]as indexes to adjust the antidiabetic plan after intensive blood glucose control in poorly controlled patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods The insulin intensive therapy with injections of insulin four times a day was applied to 156 type 2 diabetic in-patients with poorly glycemic control.Islet function was evaluated after glucostasis in all patients.According to FCP≥1 ng/ml, addition of basal insulin to oral antidiabetic drugs was applied(as plan A, A group).The insulin intensive therapy was continued if FCP<1ng/ml(as plan B,B group).The treatment plan was adjusted from plan A to B when plasma glucose was poorly controlled after a week(as B group).The baseline data of sex, age, diabetes duration, BMI, fasting plasma glucose(FPG), 2 hours postpradial plasma glucose(2hPG), HbA1C, triglyceride(TG), total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, FCP, 2hCP, 2hCP/FCP, and ΔCP were analyzed.Insulin dose, the incidence of hypoglycemia, and the targeted rate of glucose control were compared between two groups before grouping and one month after treatment.Results The results showed that BMI, TG, FCP, 2hCP, 2hCP/FCP, and ΔCP in A group were higher than those in B group(P<0.01), while FPG, 2hPG and HbA1C were lower(P<0.01).There were no differences in insulin dose, the incidence of hypoglycemia, the targeted rate of FPG and 2hPG between two groups when grouping.After one-month treatment, insulin dose and the incidence of hypoglycemia in group A were lower than those in group B, while the targeted rates of FPG and 2hPG in group A were better than group B(P<0.05 or P<0.01).The results of binary logistic regression analysis showed that BMI and ΔCP were independent factors for choosing antidiabetic plan A(β=0.26, 0.90,P<0.01).The areas under receiver operator characteristic curve of BMI and ΔCP were 0.72 and 0.84, respectively(P<0.01), and their cut-off points to choose antidiabetic plan A were 23.14 kg/m2 and 1.32 ng/ml.Conclusions BMI and ΔCP can be used as the predictive indexes for choosing an antidiabetic plan for poorly controlled type 2 diabetic patients.