Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of Budesonide spray atomization inhalation on ear-nose-pharyngeal-throat acute inflammation.Methods 120 patients with ear-nose-pharyngeal-throat acute inflammation were slected from April 2010 to April 2013 in Liuzhou People’s Hospital.They were randomly divided into control group(n=60 )and observation group (n=60 ).The patients in observation group were treated with budesonide spray atomization inhalation,while the patients in control group were treated with conventional ultrasonic aerosol inhalation,continous use for 5 days.Compare the improvement of throat pain,pharyngeal foreign body sensation,dyspnea,hoarseness and the average improving time after treatment in two groups. Results The total effective rate of throat pain,pharyngeal foreign body sensation,dyspnea,hoarseness and the average improving time in observation group was significantly better than that in control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05 ).Conclusion Compared with conventional ultrasonic atomization inhalation,the efficacy of budesonide spray atomization inhalation on ear-nose-pharyngeal-throat acute inflammation is better.

Objective To explore effects of different doses of 60Co γ-ray irradiation on apoptosis of rat submandibular gland dells.Methods Wistar rats were randomly divided into four different radiotherapy dosage groups (0 G y,7.5 G y,15 Gy,and 22.5 Gy).Rats in each radiotherapy groups were irradiated by the required dose of γ-ray irradiation (0 Gy,7.5 Gy,15 Gy,22.5 Gy) at one time.Immunohistochemistry method and TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) methods were used to detect expression of P53,caspase-3,and apoptosis of submandibular gland dells in rats.Results The expression levels of P53 and caspase-3 of rat submandibular cells were significantly increased in different radiotherapy dosage groups (7.5 G y,15 Gy,and 22.5 Gy) relative the 0 Gy dosage group.The apoptotic cells were more commonly seen in duct cells in different radiotherapy dosage groups,and the apoptotic cells were gradually increased with the increased radiotherapy dosages.Conclusions 60 Co γ-ray irradiation could lead to apoptosis of rat submandibular gland in the early stage.There is a dose-effect relationship between 60Co γ-ray irradiation and induced apoptosis of rat submandibular gland cells.

Objective To investigate the mechanism of IL-1β in promoting glial scar formation after spinal cord injury.Methods The experimental model of SCI was created by extradural compression of the spinal cord using an aneurysm clip.Rats were randomly divided into model group, sham operation group, IL-1β inhibitor IL-1RA group, IL-1β group and IL-1β+JAK2-STAT3 inhibitor AG490 group, according to different interventions, then were given normal saline, IL-1RA, IL-1β and IL-1β+AG490 every 10 μL respectively, sham group received only laminectomy.The motion function of the hindlimbs of rats was measured by Basso Beattie Bresnahan(BBB) scores and the expression of GFAP, vimentin and p-STAT3 were detected by Western blot technique, immunofluorescence assay and immunohistochemistry technique at corresponding time points(at the 8th, 12th hour, 1st, 3rd, 7th and 14th day after SCI).Results The expression trend of p-STAT3(at the 8th and 12th hour after SCI),GFAP and vimentin(at the 7th and 14th day after SCI)was: the expressions of p-STAT3, GFAP and vimentin in the model group were significantly higher compared with the sham group(P<0.01), the expression of p-STAT3,GFAP andvimentin in the IL-1RA group were significantly lower compared with the model group(P<0.05) whereas significantly higher compared with the sham group(P<0.05);the expressions of p-STAT3, GFAP and vimentin in the IL-1β+AG490 group were significantly lower compared with the model group(P<0.05)whereas significantly higher compared with the sham group(P<0.05), the expressions of p-STAT3, GFAP and vimentin in the IL-1β group were significantly higher compared with the model group(P<0.05).Conclusions IL-1β can improve glial scar formation via JAK2-STAT3 signal.Inhibition of IL-1β or JAK2-STAT3 can reduce glial scar formation and promote functional recovery of spinal nerve.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze external factors affecting auditory ability of infants and toddlers after cochlear implantation in the first year of switch-on. METHOD: Seventy-five infants and toddlers after cochlear implantation were selected as subjects, using LittlEARS Auditory Questionnaire to assess and analyze the correlations with auditory ability and external factors (including gender, cochlear implanted age, pre-implant hearing aid fitting, caregivers' education background, household income and rehabilitation modes) in different stages (before switch-on, and 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months after switch-on). RESULT: The mean scores of LittlEARS were significantly different in cochlear implanted age group, pre-implant hearing aid fitting group and rehabilitation modes group (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in other groups such as external factor gender, caregivers' education background and household income (P > 0.05). The correlations with the mean scores of LittlEARS and cochlear implantation age or pre-implant hearing aid fitting were significant at 3 months or 6 months after switch-on(/r/ ≥ 0. 3, P < 0.01). However, the correlation with the mean scores of LittlEARS and rehabilitation modes was significant at 12 months after switch-on(/r/ > ≥ 0.3, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Cochlear implanted age and pre-implant hearing aid fitting were the important factors affecting auditory ability of infants and toddlers after cochlear implantation in the first year of switch-on. The effect of rehabilitation modes on auditory ability of infants and toddlers after cochlear implantation was slow.
Age Factors ; Child, Preschool ; Cochlear Implantation ; Cochlear Implants ; Deafness ; rehabilitation ; Hearing ; Hearing Aids ; Humans ; Infant ; Surveys and Questionnaires

OBJECTIVEDehydroandrographolide (DP) from Andrographis paniculata (Burm. F.) Nees is a potential anticancer agent. This study aimed to investigate the oral bioavailability and intestinal disposition of DP to provide useful information for the development of DP as a new candidate anticancer drug.

METHODSThe pharmacokinetics of DP was evaluated in rats, and its intestinal disposition was determined using cultured Caco-2 cells and a single-pass rat intestinal perfusion model.

RESULTSThe oral bioavailability of DP was 11.92% in rats. The apparent permeability coefficient (P(app)) of DP from the basolateral side (B) to the apical side (A) (5.37×10(-5) cm/s) of the Caco-2 model was roughly equal to that from A to B (4.56×10(-5) cm/s), suggesting no involvement of the efflux transporter(s). In the perfusion model, no significant difference was found in the effective permeability (P*(eff)) of DP between the 4 segments of the intestine. No significant metabolism of DP was detected in the intestinal perfusates. The amount of DP found in the bile was only about 0.1% of the absorbed amount. The P*(eff) and bile amounts of DP were not significantly increased by P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor or breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) inhibitor (P>0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe bioavailability of DP was 11.92% in rats. DP has good absorption and metabolism stability in the intestine. The efflux transporters such as P-gp and BCRP do not participate in DP transport.

Administration, Oral ; Animals ; Biological Availability ; Biological Transport ; Caco-2 Cells ; Diterpenes ; administration & dosage ; pharmacokinetics ; Humans ; Intestinal Absorption ; Intestines ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

Gastric cancer (GC) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Thus, early diagnosis is important to improve disease prognosis. Endoscopic assessment represents the most reliable imaging method for GC diagnosis; however, it is semi-invasive and costly and heavily depends on the skills of the endoscopist, which limit its clinical applicability.Therefore, the search for new sensitive biomarkers for the early detection of GC using noninvasive sampling collection methods has attracted much attention among scientists.Urine is considered an ideal biofluid, as it is readily accessible, less complex, and relatively stable than plasma and serum. Over the years, substantial progress has been made in screening for potential urinary biomarkers for GC. This review explores the possible applications and limitations of urinary biomarkers in GC detection and diagnosis.

ObjectiveTo explore the related factors of troublemaking behaviors among patients with mental disorders induced by amphetamine-type stimulants （ATS）， and to provide references for the formulation of relevant intervention measures for ATS-induced mental disorders. MethodsA total of 105 patients who met the diagnostic criteria of International Classification of Diseases， tenth edition （ICD-10） for ATS-induced mental disorders were included， and classified into troublemaking group and non-troublemaking group. The general demographic data and clinical data of the selected individuals were collected， and all patients were assessed using Social Support Rating Scale （SSRS）. Then univariate analysis and multivariate Logistic regression model were used to screen the related factors of troublemaking behaviors. ResultsThe scores of SSRS， objective support dimension and social support utilization dimension were significantly lower in troublemaking group than those in non-troublemaking group， with statistical differences ［（24.10±6.59） vs. （28.94±5.59）， t=3.364， P=0.001； （5.50±1.96） vs. （8.20±2.13）， t=5.183， P<0.01； （4.60±2.26） vs. （6.28±1.90）， t=3.435， P=0.001］. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that male （OR=6.061， P=0.014） was a risk factor， while high social support level （OR=0.873， P=0.018） was the protective factor for troublemaking behaviors among patients with ATS-induced mental disorders. ConclusionPatients with ATS-induced mental disorders of the males and with low social support level are at high risk of troublemaking behaviors.