MicroRNAs(miRNAs) are a newly discovered class of small noncoding RNAs that rcgulate gene expression by translational repression or mRNA degradation.It has become evident that miRNAs are involved in many important biological processes,including tissue differentiation and development,showing a tissue specificity and development-stage specificity.In the other hand,miRNAs play critical roles in neovascularization and a variety of pathophysiological processes,such as pathological angiogenesis,oxidative stress response,immune response and inflammation.Currently,miRNAs of the retina,lens and cornea have been established,and they would be potential therapeutic targets in the eye diseases.Here,the distribution of miRNAs in the eye and their role in ocular diseases were summarized.

Rectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors in China,and the incidence rate is rising year by year.Comprehensive treatment based on surgical operation is the major treatment of low rectal cancer.The treatment concept requires not only radical resection of tumor,but also preservation of the anal and urogenital function,to improve the quality of patients' life.By improving the accuracy of preoperative staging of rectal cancer,neoadjuvant therapy,and following the principle of total mesorectal excision,patients can benefit in terms of increased resection rate,decreased operation complication incidence,increased sphincter preservation,decreased local recurrence and increased overall survival rate.With the development of medical technology,minimally invasive surgery of low rectal cancer has been developed rapidly.In this paper,new progress in the surgical treatment of low rectal cancer will be reviewed.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Chinese herbal and western medicines(CHM & WM)combined with acupoint pulse-laser stimulation(APLS)for calculus of upper urinary tract.Methods Sixty cases of calculus of upper urinary tract were allocated to the treatment group(Group A,n=36)and the control group (Group B,n=24).Group A was treated with CHM & WM combined with APLS and Group B with CHM alone.Results The therapeutic effect rate was 94.4% and 75.0% in Group A and Group B respectively (P

Alzheimer's disease(AD) is one of the most common causes of mental deterioration in elderly individuals, accounting for around 45~60% of the overall cases of dementia over 65 years of age. Although there is presently no "cure" for AD, a large number of potential therapeutic interventions have emerged to correct cholinergic dysfunctions. Currently, cholinergic therapy, particularly cholinesterase inhibition, represents the most realistic approach to the symptomatic treatment of AD. Modest efficacy for mild to moderate AD has been shown in well-designed clinical trials for tacrine, donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantimine. Among other treatment options, estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women is under active investigation, but recent studies showed somewhat disappointing results. Epidemiological and clinical data suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are beneficial in the treatment and prevention of AD. But prednisone and COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib showed no clinical benefit in recent studies. Alpha-tocopherol and gingko biloba showed some beneficial effect in delaying the progression of AD and enhancing cognitive functions. Immunization with beta amyloid peptide was considered to be the only method to prevent and halt disease progression in patients with AD. Recently, phase II clinical trial using synthetic beta amyloid peptide (AN-1792) was discontinued because some patients showed neuro-inflammation which may be caused by autoimmune responses.
Aged ; alpha-Tocopherol ; Alzheimer Disease* ; Amyloid ; Autoimmunity ; Celecoxib ; Cholinesterases ; Cognition ; Dementia ; Disease Progression ; Estrogen Replacement Therapy ; Female ; Ginkgo biloba ; Humans ; Immunization ; Methods ; Prednisone ; Rivastigmine ; Tacrine

OBJECTIVE To observe the inhibition of the expression of HIF-1? and VEGF induced by LPS in primary human nasal epithelial cell (HNEC) by dexamethasone. METHODS Epithelial cells of nasal polyps (NP) and inferior turbinate (IT) were cultured without serum under stimulus of LPS 100 ng/ml, IL-1? 20 ng/ml, LPS 100 ng/ml +dexamethasone 13 ng/ml and IL-1? 20 ng/ml+ dexamethasone 13 ng/ml for 3h, 6h and 9h respectively. The expression of HIF-1?, VEGF protein and mRNA derived from epithelial cells was detected by immunocytochemistry and situ hybridization. RESULTS ①The expression of HIF-1? and VEGF increased under the stimulus of LPS and IL-1? with the increasing of time and concentration, especially under LPS 100 ng/ml for 6h (P

OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect and clinical significance of Yangxue Qingnao granules(YQG) on MEP and SPECT of typical migraine patients METHODS:15 typical migraine patients took YQG for 20 days and received MEP before and after treatment,taking 15 healthy volunteers as control 5 patients in treatment group underwent SPECT before and after treatment RESULTS:The stimulating threshold value of MEP before treatment was lower than that after treatment and CMCT was longer than that after treatment The stimulating threshold values of the healthy volunteers had no changes and were higher than those of the typical migraine patients The qualitative analysis of the 5 SPECT showed that hypoperfusion areas occured at varying degrees and perfusion defect had got remarkable improvement after treatment CONCLUSION:YQG can effectively treat typical migraine and control it's attack

Objective Investigation of satisfaction of clinical nurses and analysis of the influence factors.Methods The ERG theory of Clayton Alderfer is used as the framework to design the questionnaires,for questionnaire investigation of 249 nurses in the hospital in a stratified sampling,Results The score of general satisfaction of nurses for their work is 3.40±0.58;the satisfaction of nurses for the management of their leaders and teamwork is high,as the satisfaction scores are 4.01±0.76 and 3.60±0.71 respectively;their satisfaction for salary,welfare and social identity is low,as the scores are 2.46±0.86 and 2.50±1.02 respectively.Work satisfaction varies with departments,academic levels,monthly income,work shifts,age,seniority,and objectives for their choice of nursing as profession.Conclusion Managers are prompted to enhance their work in view of the satisfaction scores on survival,mutual relations and growth,as well as factors affecting satisfaction,and take various incentives to improve overall satisfaction of nurses.

Quercetin is the major bioflavonoid in the human diet and can be ubiquitously found in nature.Studies have suggested that quercetin has many biological activities and clinical applications such as antioxidant,anti-inflammation, anti-tumor effects. This article reviews recent advances in its anti-oxidation mechanisms, protective effects on oxidative stress-related diseases, and other applications.

Hilar cholangiocarcinoma always presents with a mass, thickness of the bile duct wall or nodules in the bile duct. Computed tomography (CT) can demonstrate the above findings with high partial resolution as well as dilation of the intrahepatic bile duct. CT can show the field and the involvement of adjacent vessels on 3D reconstruction images for hilar cholangiocarcinoma spreading along the lumen of the bile duct. CT images can also demonstrate vessel involvement when evaluating the resectability. When combined with 3D reconstruc-tion, the sensitivity and specificity of CT imaging can reach 90.5% and 91.7% , respectively, for detecting vessel involve-ment.

Objective To study the early diagnostic value of procalcitonin(PCT),high-sensitivity C-reactive pro-tein(hs-CRP)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI)in patients in intensive care unit(ICU).Methods 78 ICU patients with suspected CRBSI between April 2013 and April 2015 were selected, blood specimens of patients on the first day of admission and being suspected CRBSI were taken,blood and venous catheter tips were performed culture,patients were divided into CRBSI group and non-CRBSI group according to culture results of blood and venous catheter tips,diagnostic values of PCT,hs-CRP,and IL-6 were compared. Results 28 patients were diagnosed CRBSI.On the day of being suspected with CRBSI,levels of PCT,hs-CRP, IL-6,and white blood cell (WBC)in CRBSI group were significantly higher than non-CRBSI group respectively ([3.35±1 .52]μg/L vs [1 .22±0.44]μg/L;[32.90 ±11 .10]mg/L vs [23.50 ±6.00]mg/L;[423.20 ±171 .70] ng/L vs [257.90±81 .40]ng/L;[12.70±2.70]×109/L vs [11 .20±1 .90]×109/L],P <0.05 ).The receiver op-erating characteristic curve(ROC)analysis showed that area under the curve (AUC)and 95% CI of PCT,hs-CRP, IL-6,and WBC were 0.92(0.85,0.99),0.75(0.62,0.88),0.80(0.67,0.92),and 0.64(0.50,0.72)respectively;sensitivity were 0.82,0.64,0.71 ,and 0.46 respectively;specificity were 0.92,0.94,0.92,and 0.88 respectively. Conclusion PCT and IL-6 have high effectiveness for early diagnosis of CRBSI in ICU patients,and have certain predictive value for early diagnosis of CRBSI.