Objective To investigate osteoporosis and its main associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes (DM). Methods Bone mineral density(BMD)of lumbar vertebrae 2～4 and proximal femur in 40 type 2 diabetic patients were measured with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and compared with control group(30～35 years old). Serum Ca, P, ALP and connective peptide in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients were measured. Results The area under the connective peptide releasing curre in osteoporosis group was lower than that of non-osteoporosis in type 2 diabetes. Conclu.sion BMD is correlated with the pancreatic islet function. The patients with pancreatic islet failure develop osteoporosis easily.

Objectives To evaluate the relationship between the expression of B7-1 in liver tissue and the effect of interferon- alpha(α- IFN) treatment in patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods The expression of B7 -1in liver biopsy specimens from 68 CHB patients was studied with immunohistochemistry before α-IFN treatment.Results B7-1 was expressed in 45(66.2%) liver tissues among 68 patients with CHB,but none in 5 normal controls.The total response ratio of α- IFN in patients with B7-1 positive was 66.7%(30/45),which was significantly higherthan 39.1%(9/23)in the patients with B7-1 negative(x2 =7.20,P <0.01).B7-1 expression was closely corelat-ed with the histological activity grade(HAI) and serum alanine transaminase(ALT) level.Conclusions The level of B7-1 expression in liver tissue may be regarded as an effective parameter for predicting α-IFN response in patients with CHB.

Objective To study the effect of apolipoprotein E (ApoE) polymorphism on serum lipids and the relationship between apolipoprotein E polymorphism and coronary heart disease (CHD).Methods Polymerize chain reaction (PCR) and HhaI digestion were used for the detection of apolipoprotein E genotype on 71 patients with CHD and 69 control subjects.Results The frequencies of apolipoprotein E4 allele and E3/4 genotype were obviously increased in CHD group than in control group (P<0.01,P<0.05). Conclusion The apolipoprotein E polymorphism is related to the occurrence of coronary heart disease; apolipoprotein E4 allele is one of the most important hereditary factor for the occurrence of CHD.

Objective To investigate influences of nasal continuous positive airway pressure to sleep architecture of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and the reason of daytime sleepiness. Methods 34 patients with severe OSAS were monitored with polysomnography (PSG) before and after nCPAP treatment. Results Apnea hypoventilation index (AHI) decreased and the lowest SaO2 increased and sleep architecture was improved in all patients. Conclusion The nCPAP therapy can effectively improve the disturbances of sleep architecture and respiratory parameters.

Objective To explore the relationship of leptin、 Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and other correlative factors with type 2 diabetic fatty liver. Methods From 2003-10 to 2004-01, we examined leptin、GSH-Px、 blood fat in the serum and BMI、FAT% in 23 cases of type 2 diabetic fatty live、30 cases of type 2 diabetic inpatients and 30 healthy people. Compare their level and analyse the correlation. Results (1)The TG、BMI、FAT% of type 2 diabetic fatty liver patients were significantly higher than that of the others groups. (2)Leptin and GSH-Px of each group had significant changes. Leptin was correlative with FAT% and age. GSH-Px was correlative with age and HDL. Conclusion (1)TG、 BMI and FAT% are important risky factors. (2)There are leptin resistance in type 2 diabetic fatty liver and type 2 diabetes patients and it is influenced by obesity and age. (3)The antioxidant enzyme in the serum of type 2 diabetes patients is reduced and is related with age and HDL.

Objective To investigate the carotid intima-media thickness(C-IMT) in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and the relationship with risk factors. Methods From 2002-01 to 2003-03, we measured C-IMT by B-mode ultra-sonography in 67 patients with different durations of T2DM. Blood was drawn from patients for the analysis of serum creatinine and C-reactive protein(CRP). 24-hour urine collection was performed to determine the level of urine creatinine clearance. Results C-IMT in patients increased with durations and with decreasing creatinine clearance. Multiple regression analysis revealed that C-reactive protein significantly and independently affected the C-IMT. Conclusion C-IMT increases with durations of T2DM and with BMI of the patients. CRP is the risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis in T2DM.

Objective To observe the curative effect of simvastatin to treat carotid atheroma. Methods 106 patients with carotid atheroma were randomly divided into two groups. The treatment group( n=56) was given orally 20 micro-gram of simvastatin every night, while the matched control group( n = 50) was given 100 microgram of aspirin enteric-coated everyday for 4 months. Results After four months of follow-up, the carotid artery inner-intermediate thickness and the speckle's size,examined by the color Doppler, were obviously decreased ( P 0.05). Conclusion Simvastatin can obviously ameliorate the carotid atheroma. It can be served as one of the normal selections for treating the carotid atheroma.

Objective To study the risk factors of pneumonia in the acute stroke patients,and provide support for nursing. Methods 391 acute stroke patients were analysed to investigat the rate of pneumonia and its relation with age,the type and the severity of stroke, the basic disease and the prognosis. Results It was showed that the rate increased in the patients of old age, with severe stroke, and having some basic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, tumor, immunity disease,old stroke. The mortality in the acute stroke patients with pneumonia was higher than the control. Conclusion Controlling the rate of pneumonia can help us to succeed in treating acute stroke patients.

Objective To investigate the distribution and the rate of drug sensitivity of dysenteric bacilli in Beijing from 2003 to 2004 so as to guide the choice of antibacterial. Methods This was a retrospective study. 254 shigellae were cultured from stool. The group and serotype were identified with biochemical and serologic tests. Kirby-Bauer method was used to detect the drug sensitivity rate. Results There were 196 strains of Shigellae flexneri and 58 Shigellae sonnei a-mong 254 strains of shigellae. The number of F4 was 106 strains in Shigellae flexneri. SMZ resistance rate was the highest ; fluoroquinolones, the third generation cephalosporins and phosphonomycins had much more sensitivity. The drug sensitivity rate to fluoroquinolones between Shigellae flexneri and Shigellae sonnei was different. Conclusion In 2003 and 2004, Shigellae flexneri is the dominant group in 254 Shigellae in Beijing. F4 is the dominant serotype among Shigellae flexneri. On antibacterial effects,fluoroquinolones is one of the most effective drug, but had a certain resistance rate. If the pathogen is resistant to fluoroquinolones, the third generation cephalosporins or phosphonomycins can be used.