Objective To explore the effect of 3-month-exposure to high altitude(4400 m) on military cognitive func-tion.Methods Using pre-post paired t-testdesign, thirty-seven male recruits were enrolled , eight cognitive function variables, including reaction time, speed-perception, time-perception, operating-dexterity, memory span, depth-percep-tion, short-term memory and attention span , were analyzed by paired comparison .Results After 3-month-exposure to 4400 m high altitude, movement time (P<0.05) was shortened, speed-perception became more accurate (P<0.05),memory span and short-term memory both declined slightly(P<0.05), and the errors in depth perception deteriorated (P<0.05). Moreover , the depth-perception was more prone to′see close′.Conclusion During the 3-month-exposure to higher altitude environments , many of the cognitive functions of soldiers may be damaged to different extents , and the negative effect on re-action and movement time , depth-perception and memory is more remarkable .

Apolipoproteins A ; therapeutic use ; Coronary Disease ; drug therapy ; prevention & control ; Humans ; Recombinant Proteins ; therapeutic use

DOTA and its derivatives are most widely uscd novel bifunctional chelators.They have not only mature synthesis route,but also good coordination and chelating ability.Therefore,DOTA metal complexes of DOTA-peptide conjugates are increasingly used as MRI contrast agents,radionuclide targeted imaging agents and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in the biomedical field.This review covers the bifunctional derivatives of DOTA,the synthesis of DOTA-peptide conjugates,and the applications of DOTA-peptide conjugate metal complexes.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia in clinic. At present, the therapies of AF by western medicine are fewer with obvious side effects. It is expected to improve the curative effect and reduce side effects by the combination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine. The research progresses of Chinese materia medica (CMM) treatment for AF were summarized, and the biological molecular network was carried out for the analysis of blood components of ginsenoside from the key CMM Panax ginseng in AF treatment. The blood components of ginsenoside in network analysis including targets searching, network construction, and GO biological processes analysis were selected to explore the possible mechanism in treating AF. It indicated that the possible mechanism might be related to apoptosis regulation, cell membrane potassium ion flow, and so on.

OBJECTIVETo verify the clinical efficacy of acupuncture for mild cognitive impairment of stroke at subacute stage.

METHODSOne hundred patients at subacute stage of cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage with scores of Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) less than 26 were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group,50 cases in each one. Based on the regulation of blood pressure and blood sugar and anticoagulation,cognitive rehabilitation training was adopted in the control group. On the basis of treatment in the control group,acupuncture was applied in the observation group. The acupoints were Baihui(GV 20), Sishencong (EX-HN 1), Shenting (GV 24), Yintang(GV 29), Hegu (LI 4) and Taichong(LR 3). Sishencong(EX-HN 1), Shenting (GV 24) and Yintang (GV 29) were connected to electroacupuncture apparatus. The treatment was given once a day,5 times a week, and 8-week treatment was acquired in the two groups. In the 4th week and the 8th week,limbs motor function, daily life ability and cognitive function were evaluated by Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) scale,Bathel index and MoCA scale.

RESULTSIn 4 weeks and 8 weeks, the scores of FMA, Bathel index and MoCA in the two groups were improved compared with those before treatment (all P < 0.05). After 8-week treatment, the scores of Bathel index and MoCA in the observation group were better than those in the control group (both P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONBased on the cognitive rehabilitation training and the conventional treatment, acupuncture can improve the cognitive function and daily life ability of stroke patients at subacute stage with mild cognitive impairment.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Cognition ; Cognitive Dysfunction ; psychology ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Stroke ; psychology ; therapy

AIM: To investigate the effects of antisense oligonucleotides (asODN) of PKC-? and PKA-Ⅰon growth and proliferation of the CNE-2Z cells. METHODS: The expression of PKC-? and PKA-Ⅰ was observed with immunohistochemistry method. The asODNs of (1)PKC-?, (2)PKA-Ⅰ, (3)PKC-? and PKA-Ⅰ, were transfected into CNE-2Z cells by lipofectin (LP), and a random sequence as a control was used. The cell growth index (GI) and the clone formation rate of CNE-2Z were detected by MTT colorimetric assay and soft agar assy, respectively. RESULTS: The expression of PKC-? or PKA-Ⅰin CNE-2Z in experimental group were both significantly lower than that of control group(P

Objective To observe the changes of serum ferritin (SF)in neonates with mechanical ventilation and its clinical significance in the ventilation-induced lung injury (VILI). Methods The study was carried out in 36 neonates with mechanical ventilation and 31 neonates without mechanical ventilation in neonate intensive care unit(NICU).SF level in venous blood was measured on 1,24,48,72 hours after mechanical ventilation and 24 hours after mechanical ventilation removal by radioimmunoassay (RIA ).SF level of non-mechanical ventilation group were determined at the same time. Results SF levels in mechanical ventilation groups were significantly higher than those of control group (P

Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on walk ability and motor function of lower limbs in subacute stage of cerebral stroke.Method A hundred patients in subacute stage of cerebral infarction or hemorrhage and scored 4-24 according to the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 50 cases in each group. The control group was intervened by rehabilitation training, while the treatment group was additionally intervened by acupuncture. The neural deficit degree (NIHSS score), motor function of lower limbs [Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA)], activities of daily life [Barthel Index(BI)], and ambulation ability [Functional Ambulation Category (FAC)] were evaluated before and after intervention.Result After 1 treatment course, the NIHSS score was significantly changed in the treatment group compared to that before intervention (P<0.05). The NIHSS scores after 2 treatment courses were significantly different from that before intervention and that after 1 treatment course in both groups (P<0.05). In both groups, the FMA score, BI, and FAC score after 1 treatment course and 2 treatment courses were significantly different from that before intervention (P<0.05). The FMA and FAC scores after 2 treatment courses were significantly different from that after 1 treatment course in both groups (P<0.05). After 2 treatment courses, there were significant differences in comparing the NIHSS score, FMA, BI, and FAC scores between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture can improve the ambulation ability, neural deficit, motor function of lower limbs, and activities of daily life of hemiplegia patients in subacute stage of cerebral stroke.

BACKGROUND: The physical property of porcelain fused to metal (PFM) differs from those of its constituents, which nake impacts on PFM,and the mechanical property of most composites can be estimated with mixture rule. However, there are various factors influencing the mechanical property of PFM and great differences found in the estimations, thus it is necessary to combine the theoretical analysis of mechanical property and mechanics of materials by matbematical models, and provide guidances for PFM' s application.OBJECTIVE: To explore the experiment and computing methods of mechanical analysis on PFM repair materials, and analyze its correlativity and internal relation.DESIGN: Three-point bending experiment and mixture rule of the composites were applied to measure and calculate the intensity and modulus of materials, and then the experimental results and computations were compared.SETTING: Repair Department of Stomatology, West China Stomatological College.MATERIALS: According to the different metal-porcelain ratios, 15 PFM test pieces of 26 mm×4 mm×1.5 mm were divided into 5 groups, with 3 in each.METHODS: Three-point bending experiment was used to detect the bending level and elastic modulus of PFM, whose changing rule was observed,and then was compared with theoretical computed value as well as study the correlation.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: PFM experimental result, theoretical computation and the comparison of the two,RESULTS: There were obvious correlations between the experimental measurement and theoretical results, which indicated that the mechanical property of PFM could be predicted by the revised formula.CONCLUSION: The mechanical property of PFM has regular relations with the geometrical morphous parameter and mechanical parameter of PFM constituents, and can be predicted and improved by revised theoretical formula.

Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of acupoint catgut-embedding therapy plus fundamental treatment versus fundamental treatment alone for the prevention and treatment of bone marrow depression in breast cancer patients induced by FEC(fluorouracil, epirubicin and cyclophosphamide) chemotherapy. Methods A total of 46 post-operation breast cancer patients accepting the first cycle of FEC chemotherapy were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, 23 cases in each group. The control group was given fundamental treatment including oral use of Chinese medicine of modified Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction for regulating stomach and arresting vomiting, modified Guipi Decoction and Gui Lu Erxian Decoction for nourishing blood and generating blood, and western medicine of Batilol Tablets and Vitamin B4 Tablets. The treatment group was given acupoint catgut-embedding therapy on bilateral Zusanli(ST36) and Shenshu(BL23) plus fundamental treatment. The effect on bone marrow depression in the two groups was observed after treatment. Results(1) On post-chemotherapy day 7 and 8, the count of white blood cells (WBC) and neutrophils (NE) in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group, the difference being significant(P < 0.05 or P < 0.01).(2) The utilization of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor(G-CSF) in the treatment group was less than that in the control group, the difference being significant (P < 0.05). (3) On post-chemotherapy day 10, the effect on improving bone marrow depression in the treatment group was superior to that in the control group, the difference being significant (P<0.01) . Conclusion The acupoint catgut-embedding therapy plus fundamental treatment is more effective and safe for the prevention and treatment of bone marrow depression in breast cancer patients induced by FEC chemotherapy than fundamental treatment alone.