Objective To investigate the sensitivities and the characteristics and the clinical diagnostic values of the electroencephalography(EEG) and brain electrical activity mapping(BEAM) in patients with acute cerebral infarction in early stage. Methods Early stage EEG of 120 patients with acute cerebral infarction were examined in 72 hours and then analyzed and compared with brain CT. Results In the early stages( ≤72 h) of cerebral infarction,the abnormality rate of brain CT was 73.3%, but the EEG abnormality rate was 90%, and there was a significant difference between them(P ＜0. 01). The focal EEG abnormality and generalized EEG abnormalities with focal changes were mainly noted in the patients. The focal alteration in powers of α and δ frequency bands in BEAM might help localize and lateralize the focus. Conclusion As an inspecting method for patients with early stage cerebral infarction, EEG has high sensitivity, therefore they could be effectively used in early clinical diagnosis and determination of the disease.

Objective To compare the hemodynamics and respiratory mechanics between flexible reinforced laryngeal mask airway (FRLMA) and tracheal intubation (TI) in functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Methods Forty-six patients (ASA) scheduled for selective functional endoscopic sinus surgery under general anesthesia were allocated randomly to either flexible reinforced laryngeal mask airway group (FRLMA, n=23) or tracheal intubation group (TI, n=23) with mechanical ventilation. MAP and HR were recorded before anesthesia induction, before intubation, after intubation immediately, before extubation and after extubation immediately. Parameters for respiratory mechanics included peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), plateau airway pressure (P_(plateau)), mean airway pressure (P_(mean)), positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP), peak inspiratory flow (FI_(max)), peak expiratory flow (FE_(max)), and end tidal CO_2 (P_(Et)CO_2). All of the above indicators were recorded 5, 10 and 15 minutes after intubation. Meanwhile, arterial gas analysis was examined. Complications such as aspiration, coughing, pharyngeal pain, hoarseness, muscular soreness and unseal of FRLMA were followed up 24 hours after extubation. Results MAP and HR were significantly higher in group TI than those in group FRLMA after intubation and extubation (P<0.05). PIP, P_(plateau), P_(mean) and VD/VT were significantly higher in group TI than those in group FRLMA (P<0.05). Complications such as coughing, pharyngeal pain and muscular soreness were significantly lower in FRLMA group than that in TI group (P<0.05). Conclusions The application of FRLMA on functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a simply handling method, with minor laryngeal stimulation during intubation and extubation, more stable hemodynamics, reliable respiratory mechanics and low incidence of postoperative upper airway complications.

Objective To evaluate CRP,peripheral WBC and neutrophil for the risk of coronary heart disease.Methods Plasma CRP levels,peripheral WBC and neutrophil count of 68 acute coronary syndrome(ACS)patients,28 stable angina(SA)patients and 33 controls were measured.Results There were significant differences of CRP levels,peripheral WBC and neutrophil count between the ACS group and the SA group or control group;CRP levels,peripheral WBC and neutrophil count in acute myocardial infarction(AMI)patients were much higher than those in unstable angina(UA)patients,SA patients and controls(P

Purpose:The value of color doppler ultrasonography( CDUS) in monitoring hemodynamic changes was investigated in patients with hyperdynamic circulatory state before and during 730 days after orthotopic liver transplantation.Materials and Methods:83 cases of orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) were examined by CDUS to assess the hemodynamic changes of portal vein,hepatic artery,splenic artery and longitudinal diameter of the spleen ( LDS).Results:(1) Portal flow velocity ( PFV) was significantly lower in pre-OLT but higher than controls (P < 0.05 ) during 730 days after OLT.Resistance index of the hepatic artery ( HARI) in pre-OLT and within 7 days- after OLT was significantly higher (P<0.05).(2) Resistance index of splenic artery ( SARI) was also significantly higher in pre-OLT (P < 0.05 ).LDS was significantly higher after OLT than in both pre-OLT phase and controls(P<0.05).Conclusions: In early stage after OLT,HARI changed from high to low value and so did PFV,which kept the stability of hepatic blood flow.In late stage,high PFV and large spleen improved,but could not back to normal.

Objective: To study the effect of Jinxin Oral Liqiud medicated serum on RS virus virus (RSV) infected cell apoptosis and the regulation gene as Bcl-2, Bax on the different point in early time. Methods: Cell culture, serum pharmacology and Annexin V/PI technique combining with flow cytometry were used to detect cell apoptosis, Bcl-2 and Bax expression. Results: The total apoptosis rates of human embryonic lung fibroblast in JOL group in early time of 12h and 24h were significantly higher than that in RSV infected group (P

Objective:Our aim was to study the levels of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and pulmonary perfusion imaging in determining of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Methods: We measured ANP levels by using radioimmunoassay after making various types of PAH in rabbits. Catheterization and pulmonary perfusion tomographic imaging were used in the control group. Results: When the pulmonary artery pressure increased slightly, the ANP levels were lower in PAH group than that of control group, but the difference was not significant (t=1, P>0.05). At the same time, pressure measured by catheterization did not change as the control group, but the ratio of back/abdomen radiopharmaceuticals distribution which was measured with pulmonary perfusion tomographic imaging was significantly higher in PAH group than that of the control (t=2.5, P<0.05). The difference between the ANP levels when the pulmonary artery pressure increased medially and seriously was significant (t＝4.0 and 6.5, P＜0.05). The other two methods got the same result (P＜0.05). Results of three examining methods were positively related. Conclusion:The ANP levels can determine the degree of PAH, and it was simple. But it was not as sensitive as that of pulmonary perfusion tomographic imaging.

The role of arginine vasopressin ( AVP) played in proliferation and differentiation of mouse primary osteoblast and its mechanism was investigated. 100 nmol/ L AVP was added into the medium containing primary mouse osteoblast: (1) After being cultured for 72 h, the proliferation of the cells was counted with a cell counter. (2) The media of cultured cells on 2,4,6,8,10 days were harvested and tested for the secreted ALP concentration by osteoblasts, and the cells were lysed in order to test the ALP concentration in cytosol. (3) The alizarin red staining was employed to detect the effect of AVP on calcium nodules formation on 8 th and 20 th days. (4) The osteoblast cells were incubated with AVP for 20 min, and then were lysed. Radioimmune assay was applied to test the change of cAMP in cytosol. These results showed that, compared to negative group, 100 nmol/ L AVP significantly promoted the proliferation of primary mouse osteoblast ( P<0. 01). ALP secretion was increased remarkably ( P <0. 01), and the number and area of calcium nodules were increased considerably(P<0. 01). The intracellular cAMP was increased after incubating cells with AVP for 20min ( P<0. 01). These results suggest that AVP may promote proliferation and differentiation of mouse primary osteoblasts by cAMP signal pathway.

Objective To establish a reproducible rat model of acute rectal mucosal injury induced by acetic acid. Methods Fifteen healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into the control group (3 rats) and experimental group (12 rats).Acute rectal mucosal injury was induced by 4%acetic acid using a cotton swab inserted into the rat rec-tum for 1 min to a depth of 3 cm.The morphological characteristics were analyzed by the naked eye and histology at 0.5 h and 1, 4, and 6 days after acetic acid intervention.Results All rats survived 6-day study period.The successful rate of model establishment was 100%.From 0.5 h to 1st day after acetic acid intervention, the gross morphology of recta showed congestion, edema and ulcer to ulcer complicated with hemorrhage.The histology showed necrosis and hemorrhage of the epithelial tissue of the mucosa to complete and extensive necrosis of the mucosa.The glandular structure showed partial to complete loss.The submucosa showed edema to edema complicated with hemorrhage and congestion.The interstitial tissues showed vasodilatation and congestion to inflammatory cell invasion.From 4 to 6 days after acetic acid intervention, the rectal mucosal changes were obviously improved.Epithelial and glandular regeneration and inflammatory granulation occurred, but not fully recovered, some edema and redness, partial lack of glands were still present.Conclusions 4%acetic acid for 1 min can be used to successfully induce rat model of acute rectal mucosal injury.This procedure is easy to operate, with a high success rate,reproducible, and the alterations are lasting more than 6 days.This animal model is very suitable for rapid screening of topical drugs for the treatment for rectal mucosal injury.

Objective To study the protective effect of vitamin C on UV-induced photoaged skin structure in rats and provide a basis for clinical medicine and health care.Methods Photoaging skin models were set up by chronic ultraviolet radiation in 24 SPF female Sprague-Dawley rats, irradiated twice weekly for 4 weeks.The rat photoaged skin was induced by exposure to a total dose of 123 J/cm2 UVA and 5 J/cm2 UVB for 4 weeks.Vitamin C was administered by gastric gavage in a dose of 50 mg/kg once daily for 30 days during the model development.We compared the pathological changes in the irradiated skin using HE, Masson’ s trichrome and Victoria blue B staining, and compared the ultrastructural changes by electron microscopy.Results Rat models with photoaged skin were developed successfully.The vitamin C group showed significant reduction of pathological severity including erythema, ulcers, epidermal cell proliferation, epidermal thickness, dermis vasodilation, inflammatory cell infiltration, fibroblast proliferation, endoplasmic reticulum dilatation, mitochondrial swelling and vacuolization, elastic fibers degeneration and focal accumulation, collagen fibers swelling with uneven thickness,compared with the rats of model group at the irradiation site.Conclusions Vitamin C is effective in reducing the structural damage of UV-induced photoaged skin in rats.

Objective To analyze the distributions of Chinese medical syndrome types of polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS),and explore the differences of clinical features between different syndromes. Methods The data of 496 PCOS patients and the data of reproductive endocrine and metabolic indexes were collected and ana-lyzed retrospectively. Results The results of retrospective analysis:of the 469 patients with PCOS,163 cases were phlegm and blood stasis syndrome(34.75%),157 phlegm dampness syndrome(33.48%),90 kidney liver depression syndrome(19.19%),and 59 kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome(12.58%). Compared with the patients with PCOS of kidney liver depression syndrome and kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome,the score of acanthosis nigricans as well as the levels of BMI,WC,HC,SHBG,FAI,FPG,FINS,HOMA-IR,TG, CHOL,LDL,ApoB,and ApoB/ApoA-I ratio were significantly increased(P < 0.05),but the level of HDL and ApoA-I significantly decreased in the patients of phlegm and blood stasis syndrome and phlegm dampness syndrome (P<0.05).WHR was higher in the patients of phlegm and blood stasis syndrome than in the patients of kidney liver depression syndrome and kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome(P<0.05).Compared with the patients with phlegm and blood stasis syndrome,the level of ApoB and the ApoB/ApoA-I ratio were lower in the patients of phlegm dampness syndrome(P<0.05),the level of FSH and LH were higher in the patients of kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome(P<0.05).When compared with the patients of phlegm dampness syndrome,the level of LH was higher in the patients of kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome(P<0.05),but the level of T was lower in the patients of kidney liver depression syndrome(P < 0.05). Conclusions Compered with the PCOS patients with phlegm dampness syndrome,kidney liver depression syndrome,kidney deficiency and blood stasis syndrome, phlegm and blood stasis syndrome patients show more serious reproductive endocrine and metabolic disorder.