Objective: The energy intake and energy expenditure were measured in order to observe the variation of energy metabolism in simple obese children and provide evidences for further research of etiology, prevention and control of obesity in children. Methods: Basic metabolic rate(BMR), resting metabolic rate (RMR) and energy expenditure of standardized cycling were measured by using open-circuit indirect calorimetry in 54 obese children and 60 nonobese children in a full-time boarding school in Guangzhou suburb. Total energy expenditure (TEE) was estimated by time record of activities and factorial approach. Dietary intake was surveyed by weighing method. Results: When expressed as kJ/h, BMR,RMR, energy expenditure of standardized cycling were significantly higher(P

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling in treating neck-back myofasical pain syndrome. Method Sixty patients with neck-back myofasical pain syndrome were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by warm needling therapy, while the control group was by electroacupuncture. The short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and Physion MD muscle resistance detector (Japan) were adopted to measure the count of tender points (red points and yellow points), Pain Rating Index (PRI), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and Present Pain Intensity (PPI) before and after the treatment, and the clinical efficacies were also compared.Result The total effective rate was 83.3% in the treatment group versus 66.7% in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The SF-MPQ scores (PRI, VAS, and PPI scores) were significantly changed in the treatment group after the intervention (P<0.05). In the control group, VAS and PPI scores were significantly changed after the treatment (P<0.05). After treatment, there were significant differences in comparing the SF-MPQ scores between the two groups (P<0.05). The counts of red and yellow tender points were significantly changed in the treatment group after the intervention (P<0.05). The count of red tender points was significantly changed in the control group after the intervention (P<0.05). After the treatment, there were significant differences in comparing the number of red and yellow tender points between the two groups (P<0.05).Conclusion Warm needling is an effective approach in treating neck-back myofascial pain syndrome.

Objective: To study the response of normal adult to CPT (continuous performance test) Method: 77 normal subjects received CPT The results were analyzed by age, sex and education levels Results: There was no difference of results of CPT in our sample between different sex, age and education levels Conclusion: Sex, age and education had no influence on CPT in normal adults Along with the performance, there are less mistakes, lower responsive speed and more correct responses

Background and purpose:The effect of TPF (docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-lfuorouracil) induction chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is unclear. This study aimed to compare the outcomes and tolerance of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with TPF versus cisplatin and 5-lfuorouracil (PF) followed by concurrent chemoradiotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.Methods:Patients with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma were randomly divided into 2 groups: Group TPF and Group PF. Group TPF: One hundred and sixteen nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients received TPF consisting of docetaxel at 60 mg/m2 on day 1, cisplatin at 60 mg/m2 on day 1, and 5-lfuorouracil at a dose of 750 mg/m2by 24 h continuous infusion for 5 days for 3 cycles with a 21 day interval; Group PF: One hundred and sixteen nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients received PF consisting of cisplatin at 80 mg/m2 on day 1, and 5-lfuorouracil at a dose of 750 mg/m2by 24 h continuous infusion for 5 days for 3 cycles with a 21 day interval. After the completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, all the patients received intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with concomitant chemotherapy consisting of 2 cycles of cisplatin at 80 mg/m2 on day 1 and day 22. The prescribed doses were 6 810 cGy at 2.27 Gy/fraction to the gross tumor volume (GTV) with 5 daily fractions per week for 6 weeks. The acute toxicity and tumor response rate (RR), including complete response (CR) and partial response (PR), were evaluated. Addition-ally, the 5-year progress-free survival (PFS) rates and overall survival (OS) rates were further evaluated.Results:RR of Group TPF was higher than that of group PF at the end of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and within 13 weeks of the completion of concurrent chemoradiotherapy. The median recurrence time of TPF group was 2.98 years, and the 5-year PFS was 84.48%. The median recurrence time of PF group was 2.32 years, and the 5-year PFS was 82.75%. There was no statistically signiifcant difference between the 2 groups (P=0.458). The 5-year OS of TPF group was 87.06%, and for the PF group was 85.34%. There was no statistically signiifcant difference between the 2 groups (P=0.274). The incidence of leukopenia, thrombocyte penia, liver and kidney damage, diarrhea and mucosa necrosis in TPF group were signiifcantly higher than those in PF group (P<0.001). TheⅢ andⅣ degrees adverse reactions in TPF group were sig-niifcantly higher than those in PF group (P<0.001).Conclusion:TPF induction chemotherapy was not superior to the PF regimen for locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. It should not be recommended in terms of more acute toxicity.

Objective To evaluate the efficiency and toxicities of Gemcitabine combined with S -1 cap-sule in the treatment of advanced esophageal cancer .Methods Twenty-nine patients with advanced esophageal cancer were treated with S-1 capsule 80 mg/m2 ,twice daily for 14 days and Gemcitabine (1 000 mg/m2 ) was in-travenously administrated on day 1 and 8.The chemotherapy was repeated every 21 days.After two consecutive treatment circles ,the short term efficacy ,adverse effects and follow -up condition were evaluated .Results One case showed complete remission (CR),11cases showed partial remission (PR),9 cases showed stable disease (SD),8 cases showed progressive disease(PD).The responsive rate(CR+PR)was 41.4%;the illness control rate(CR+PR+SD)was 72.4%.The major adverse events were myelosuppression ranging from grade Ⅰto Ⅲ, hand-foot syndrome,disgusting and the damage of liver function .Some patients displayed the damage of liver function.The median time to progress ( mTTP) was 6.9 months.The median 1-year survival rate was 64.3%. Conclusion The combination of Gemcitabine and S -1 capsule is an effective and well -tolerated method for the patients with advanced esophageal cancer .

Objective To analyze the perceived control of lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and to explore its influencing factors. Methods A total of 185 patients with lung cancer were recruited and assessed by homemade general information questionnaire and the Cancer Experience and Efficacy Scale. Results The total score of cancer experience during chemotherapy in patients with lung cancer was (62.50±6.99) points. The total score of efficacy during chemotherapy in patients with lung cancer was (42.52±8.08) points. Single factor analysis showed the influencing factors of perceived control were personal income, sex, education, metastasis, surgical treatment and stage of disease. Conclusions The cancer-related experience and efficacy of patients with lung cancer is at middle level. Health-care worker should pay attention to the impact of lung cancer patients and take effective measures to mitigate the negative cancer-related experience, thereby improving the perceived control of the lung cancer patients.

Objective To study the chemical constituents of Clematis manshurica. MethodsThe extract from the roots and rhizomes of C. manshurica was subjected to chromatography on silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 column. The compounds obtained were identified on the basis of their physicochemical and spectroscopic evidences. ResultsEleven compounds were isolated and their structures were elucidated as squalene (Ⅰ), friedelin (Ⅱ), hexacosoic acid (Ⅲ), ?-sitosterol (Ⅳ), stigmasterol (Ⅴ), oleanolic acid (Ⅵ), ?-daucosterol (Ⅶ), 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde (Ⅷ), methyl 3, 4-dihydroxy-phenyl lactate (Ⅸ), 5R-dihydro-5-hydroxymethyl-2(3H)-furanone (Ⅹ), 5R-5-hydroxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone (Ⅺ). ConclusionAll the compounds except for ?-sitosterol are isolated from the plant for the first time.

Objective To evaluate the effect of osteopontin(OPN) on the adhesion and migration of hepatic stellate cells(HSC) and focal adhesion kinase(FAK)phosphorylation.Methods The proliferation of HSCs was determined by MTT.The adhesion rates were shown by toluidine blue colorimetric assay.The HSC migration rates were examined by HE staining.The expression of FAK phosphorylation was examined by Western blotting analysis.Results ①Compared with control group,OPN at concentrations of 8 mg/L,16 mg/L and 32 mg/L promoted the adhesion of HSCs(P

Objective By observing the changes in NGF and its receptor P75 in liver of CCl4-induced toxic rats and to evaluate the role of NGF in the mechanism of hepatic fibrosis.Methods The expressions of NGF mRNA and its receptor P75 were detecteded by both hemi-quantitative RT-PCR and Western blot analysis.Results The expressions of NGF mRNA and its receptor P75 in liver of CCl4-induced toxic rats at 24th hour group were higher than that in control group(P

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate nasal ventilation in allergic rhinitis patients after nasal provocation with acoustic rhinometry. METHOD: Twenty AR cases were selected. Each one was assessed for the nasal cavity volumes (NCV), nasal airway resistance (NR), nasal minimal cross-section area (NMCA) and distance of nasal minimal cross-section area from nostril (DCAN) by using acoustic rhinometry before and after nasal provocation 1 hour and 6 hours later. The results were statistically analyzed. RESULT: After nasal provocation 1 hour 1 later, NCV and NR had a significant difference compared with before nasal provocation(P<0. 05), but NMCA and DCAN had no difference (P > 0.05). After 6 hours later, NCV, NR, NMCA and DCAN had a significant difference compared with before nasal provocation (P < 0.05). NCV,NR,DCAN had a significant difference between 1 hour later and 6 hours later after provocation (P < 0.05), while NMCA had no difference (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The nasal ventilation in allergic rhinitis after nasal provocation had declined over time.
Airway Resistance ; Humans ; Nasal Cavity ; physiopathology ; Respiration ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; physiopathology ; Rhinometry, Acoustic