Objective To lay foundation for the establishment of national standards of electroacupuncture devices by exploring the problems existing in their clinical application.Methods An analysis was made of the models, stimulus waveforms and complex waveform characteristics, stimulus frequencies, current intensities and pulse widths of electroacupuncture devices reported in clinical literature. The actual output frequencies of three kinds of electroacupuncture devices were measured using RM6240C multi-channel physiological signal acquisition and processing system to observe the accuracy of their actual output parameters and summarize the problems existing in electroacupuncture devices. Results The reports on electroacupuncture device parameters showed that of the five indicators analyzed statistically, the frequency of described waveforms was the highest (96.2%); the frequencies of described models (88.8%), stimulus frequencies (61.7) and current intensities (11.2%) were next; the frequency of described pulse widths was the lowest (1.8%). The electroacupuncture device most commonly used clinically was G6805 series, but the subtypes were confused because of many manufacturers. The waveform was described more frequently but complex waveform characteristics were less. The difference of frequencies of clinical application of electroacupuncture was larger. They were from 0.8-400 Hz but described less accurately. The output frequency was indicated by the range in most of the literature. The output adjusters of the three kinds of electroacupuncture devices did not correspond to their actual output frequencies. There was a larger difference between the actual range of output frequencies and the adjustable frequency range indicated in the instruction.Conclusions Electroacupuncture devices have the problems of lacking a display unit of actual output parameter values, the adjusting parameters of the knob adjustable controller being not precise enough and the actual values of output frequencies not reaching the rated range in the instruction.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of isometric neck strength training for the treatment of neck-type cervical syndrome.Methods The qualified patients with neck-type cervical syndrome were divided into two groups by stratified randomization: the treatment group(N=55)received isometric neck strength training,and the control group(N=40) received manipulation treatment.Two weeks constituted one treatmeat course.Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Vernon Cervical Disability Index(VCDI) were used to evaluate the efficacy,and the safety was also monitored.Results All of the 95 enrolled patients were followed up for 3~11.4 months.No aggravation was found in the treatment group,but in the control group one patient developed into cervical spondylotic radiculopathy and one patient developed into sympathetic cervical spondylosis.The frequency of serious neck pain attack within 3 months was 6.65?2.62 times in the control group and 2.27?1.50 times in the treatment group,the difference being significant(P0.05);the result of follow-up on the 3rd month after treatment showed that the difference of VCDI score was significant between the two groups(P

Objective To study the characteristics of respiratory impedance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).Methods The respiratory impedance were measured by Impulse Oscillometry(IOS) technique and polysomnography(PSG) were done synchronously in 11 COPD patients,15 OSAHS patients,4 overlap syndrome patients(COPD+OSAHS) and 10 control group. Results Zrs、R5、Rc and RP in COPD group,OSAHS group and COPD+OSAHS group were higer than those in contml group.Zrs、R5、R5-20、Fres.Rc and Rp in COPD group and COPD+OSAHS group were significantly higerthan those in OSAHS group.R20 and Rc in OSAHS group were higher than those in COPD group and control group (P<0.05).Rc in OSAHS group was still significantly higher than that in COPD group (P<0.05). The level of sleep efficiency was positive correlated with FEVl/pre% of COPD(r=0.632),while the levels of rouse frequence (r=-0.672),time of SaO2 <90% (-0.868) and ODI (-0.846) were negative correlated with FEVl/pre% of COPD.Condusion For OSAHS patients, there is some dysfunction in peripheral airway tract;For COPD patients,ODI and time of SaO2<90% are good index for the severity of disease.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of procalcitonin in early ventilator-associated pneumonia. Methods CNKI database, Wanfang database and PubMed (2000-2014) were applied for document retrieval through keyword searching approach. Meta-analysis was used in all eligible studies. Results Thirteen studies were collected. The sample bank includes 1 137 cases , of which 599 cases were diagnosed as ventilator-associated pneumonia. Heterogeneity test showed that the homogeneity of the studies was good. The value of the weighted sensitivity was 59% (43% ~ 73%), the specificity was 89% (82% ~ 93%), the positive likelihood ratio was 3.69 (3.21 ~ 4.23), the negative likelihood ratio was 0.42 (0.32 ~ 0.55), and the SROC area under the curve (AUC) was 0.86. The value of the weighted sensitivity was 81%(73% ~ 87%), the specificity was 83%(73% ~ 90%). Conclusion Procalcitonin can be regarded as a valuable marker in early ventilator-associated pneumonia diagnosis , when the cut-off point of PCT is 2.0 μg/L.

ObjectiveTo study the correlation between serum paraoxanase-1 (PON-1) activity and blood lipid and their changes before and after nasal continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (nCPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and to investigate the effect of PON-1 on the occurrence of candiovascular diseases in OSAHS patients.MethodsAccording to the apnea hypopnea index(AHI),86 OSAHS patients were divided into mild group(24 cases,5 ＜ AHI ≤20),moderate group (25 cases,20

Objective To study the expression of distintegrin and metalloprotease (ADAM10) in serum of lung cancer patients and its clinical significance. Methods The serum protein level of ADAM10 was assayed by ELISA in 44 lung cancer patients,34 benign lung lesions and 31 healthy subjects. The serum protein level of CEA was assayed by radioimmunoassay. Results The serum concentration of ADAM10 and CEA was higher in patients with lung cancer than benign lung lesions and normal controls(P <0.01) ,theft was distinct statistical difference be-tween lung cancer and lung benign lesions,normal controls(P <0.01) ,but no statistical difference between lung be-nign lesions and normal controls(P >0.05) ; the serum concentration of ADAM10 of lung cancer with lymph node metastasis were significantly higher than those of lung cancer without lymph node metastasis, there was statistical difference (P < 0.01) ; the serum concentration of CEA of lung cancer with lymph node metastasis were slightly higher than those of lung cancer without lymph node metastasis, but there was no difference (P > 0.05) ; the serum concentration of ADAM10 and CEA in adenocarcinoma were higher than squamous cell carcinoma and small cell lung cancer(P <0.01 ,P <0.05). The single item detection of ADAM10 or CEA to the lung cancer diagnostic sensitivity is 51.7% ,56.9% respectively,the union detection reaches 84.5% . Conclusion ADAM10 is related with occur-rence and metastasis in lung cancer. The union detection of ADAM10 and CEA can raise the lung cancer diagnostic sensitivity.

Objective To study the diagnostic values of a distintegrin and metalloproteases-8 (ADAMS) in non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods The serum protein level of ADAM8 was assayed by ELISA in 62 NSCLC patients,27 lung benign lesions and 32 healthy people.Results The serum levels of ADAM8 of NSCLC [(456.88±143.87)ng/L] were higher than those with lung benign lesions[ (271.63±74.20) ng/L] and normal controls(253.09±72.15 ng/L) (P<0.01), but there was no significant difference between lung benign lesions and normal controls (P0.05).No significant difference was found between adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma in serum ADAM8 level,the serum levels of ADAM8 in NSCLC with stages Ⅲ-Ⅳ [ (498.80 ± 151.80) ng/L] were higher than those with stages Ⅰ -Ⅱ[(385.80±95.85) ng/L] (P <0.01 ).The diagnostic sensitivity of detection of ADAM8 for NSCLC was 77.4% and the specificity was 90.6%.Conclusion The overexpression of ADAM8 in serum of NSCLC patients indicates that ADAM8 is related with occurrence and metastasis of NSCLC;De-tection of ADAM8 could assist the diagnosis for NSCLC.

Twenty eight patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) underwent continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)in ICU from June 2003 to June 2008, including 13 cases treated with predilution mode and 15 with postdilution mode. The changes of oxygenate index( PaO2/FiO2 )during CVVH were retrospectively analyzed. The total case fatality rate of this group of patients was 46%(13/28). There was a significant increase in PaO2/FiO2 of 28 cases during the first 48 h of CVVH (P ＜0. 05);the levels of PaO2/FiO2 in predilution group had increased significantly within 48 h during CVVH (P＜0. 05), while those in postdilution group had not significantly changed (P ＞ 0. 05). There was a significant increase in Pa02/FiO2 for the survival patients during the first 48h CVVH( P ＜ 0. 05 ), while no significantly change in the fatal cases(P ＞0. 05 ). In summary, oxygenate function and outcome of patients with MODS can be improved by CVVH, and predilution may be a more effective mode.

This article was aimed to study the intestinal absorption about main active ingredients of pectolinarin and pectolinarigenin in Carboned Cirsium japonicum DC. The absorption rate and absorption rate constant were taken as indicators. The intestinal absorption of pectolinarin and pectolinarigenin were compared by everted rat intestinal sac method among different parts of the small intestine. The results showed that the absorption rate constant of pectoli-narin among duodenum, jejunum, ileum and colon parts were 0.505 1 ± 0.192 7, 0.936 0 ± 0.187 2, 0.732 0 ±0.133 5, 0.251 3 ± 0.027 6 (μg·h-1·cm-2). The absorption rate constant of pectolinarigenin among the duodenum, je-junum, ileum and colon were 0.059 1 ±0.008 3, 0.093 3 ±0.029 2, 0.112 3 ± 0.035 6, 0.029 4 ± 0.009 1 (μg·h-1·cm-2). It was concluded that the absorption of both ingredients increased over time. The absorption of both ingredi-ents in the jejunum and ileum was higher than other parts of the small intestine. The absorption rate of pectolinarin in the entire small intestine was much higher than the absorption rate of pectolinarigenin.

AIM: Valproic acid (VPA) is a histone deacetylase inhibitor and is believed to have anti-tumor activity. The present study aims to investigate the effect of VPA on the, apoptosis and cytokine synthesis of human peripheral lymphocytes. METHODS: The activation and cytokine synthesis in lymphocytes in whole blood stimulated with phorbol dibutyrate (PDB) and ionomycin were evaluated with flow cytometry after fluorescent staining. The mitochondrial membrane potential was examined using 3, 3-dihexyloxacarbocyanine iodide [DiOC6(3)]staining. RESULTS: VPA at low doses (1 and 5 mmol/L) promoted CD69 expression in activated lymphocytes, whereas it turned to inhibit the expression of CD69 at a high dose (25 mmol/L). Meanwhile, VPA at low doses increased the mitochondrial membrane potential, while a high dose of VPA decreased it in activated lymphocytes. Furthermore, interleukin-2 (IL-2) synthesis was enhanced by low doses of VPA but inhibited by a high dose. However, interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) synthesis were dose-dependently enhanced by VPA as compared with those of PDB plus ionomycin-treated cells. CONCLUSION: VPA exerts biphasic effect on the further activation and apoptosis of human peripheral lymphocytes stimulated with mitogens and exhibits differential activity on the synthesis of several important cytokines in human lymphocytes.