Objective To investigate the effect of compound preparation of Astragalus mongho-licus on subsets of lymphocytes in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), and to explore its regulatory mechanism. Methods 60 MG patients were randomly divided into test group (n=30, given compoundpreparation of Astragalus mongholicus for 12 wks) and control group (n=30, given prednisone tablets for 12 wks). Flow cytometry was applied to examining the distribution change of the subsets of lym-phocytes in patients before and after treatment. Results After treatment, the percentages of CD4+ T cells and the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ in both groups decreased compared with those before treatment.The ratio of CD4+/CD8+ in test group was significantly lower than that in control group (P<0.05).The percentage of CD8+ T cells in test group after treatment increased significantly (P<0.05) com-pared with that before treatment, but had no significant difference compared with that in control group(P>0. 05). Conclusion The result from the current study suggests that one of the mechanisms of the compound preparation of Astragalus monghoticus regulating immune response may be achieved through its modulating effect on the distribution of subsets of lymphoeytes and humoral immune func-tion.

Objective　To verify the effect of prolactin (PRL) on the development and progression of experimental autoimmune thyroiditis (EAT) in SD rats and the inhibitive effect of bromocriptine (BRC) on the development of EAT. Methods　SD rats were injected with BRC to inhibit the development of EAT and the change of PRL were observed. Results　High level of serum PRL was found in the EAT rats ［(8.70±0.42)μg/L, P＜0.01 vs. control (6.46±0.67) μg/L］ , and there was also high levels of thyroid autoantibodies (thyroglobulin antibody, thyroid peroxidase antibody) . However, in rats receiving BRC, the levels of thyroid autoantibodies decreased as the PRL level declined (5.30±0.81)μg/L and the thyroid lesions were mild. Conclusion　Hyperprolactinemia plays a role in the development of EAT and control of the hyperprolactinemia with BRC may afford therapeutic benefit.

Objective To observe the influence of individual behavior intervention on emotion and quality of life of elderly females with stress urinary incontinence and provide guidance for health intervention.Methods 124 elderly females with stress urinary incontinence were selected.Individual behavior intervention was used,and after 1,3,6 months,the effect was evaluated by anxiety,depression,ICIQ -FLUTS,UDI -7,and SCL -90.Results After the individual behavior intervention,anxiety and depression scores became lower[anxiety scores:before intervention (59.16 ±6.12)points,1month (52.68 ±5.62)points,3months (48.28 ±5.32)points,6months (39.86 ± 4.27)points,there were statistically significant differences between the two groups(F =298.69,P =0.000).Depres-sion scores:before intervention (59.16 ±6.12)points,1 month (52.68 ±5.62)points,3 months (48.28 ± 5.32)points,6 months (39.86 ±4.27)points,there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (F =252.10,P =0.000)].ICIQ -FLUTS and UDI -7 scores became less[ICIQ -FLUTS scores:before interven-tion (31.79 ±3.74)points,1 month (29.62 ±3.18)points,3 months (27.54 ±2.67)points,6 months (23.32 ± 2.16)points,there were statistically significant differences between the two groups(F =161.15,P =0.000).UDI -7 scores:before intervention (19.29 ±1.76)points,1 month (16.09 ±1.48)points,3 months (14.32 ±1.37)points, 6 months (11.57 ±1.26)points,there were statistically significant differences between the two groups(F =531.23, P =0.000)].There were significant differences in somatization,obsession,sensitivity of interpersonal relationship, depression,anxiety,hostility,fear,crankiness and psychotic diseases(somatization scores:F =18.933,P =0.000;obsession:F =5.153,P =0.000;sensitivity of interpersonal relationship:F =3.314,P =0.020;depression:F =9.306,P =0.000;anxiety:F =4.902,P =0.002;hostility:F =6.852,P =0.000;fear:F =7.782,P =0.000;cranki-ness:F =11.917,P =0.000;psychotic diseases:F =8.560,P =0.000).Conclusion After the individual behavior intervention,anxiety,depression,ICIQ -FLUTS,UDI -7,and scl -90 scores become lower.Individual behavior inter-vention has a positive effect on emotional states and quality of life,which is worthy of clinical promotion.

MIC.RESULTS The bacteriostatic/bactericidal CFR of 0.5g q8h imipenem/cilastatin and 0.5g q8h meropenem were the highest(100%);that of 3.375g q4h sodium piperacillin/tazobactam sodium against ESBLs-producing E.coli was above 90%;the CFRs of ceftriaxone(1g q24h,2g q24h),ceftazidime(1g q8h,2g q8h),cefepime(1g q8h,1g q12h,2g q8h) and cefoperazone sodium/sulbactam(0.5g q8h,1g q8h,2g q8h) against ESBLs-producing strains were clearly less than those of non-ESBLs-producing ones,and the CFRs could not be effectively improved with the dose and frequency increased.CONCLUSIONS The PK/PD simulation is useful to optimize the regimen of anti-infective treatment,and guide its dosing accurately.

Endodontic microsurgery is a vital treatment modality for teeth with persistent periradicular pathoses that have not responded to nonsurgical retreatment. The principle is to determine the reason for failure, completely eliminate the infection and promote periapical healing. Within recent years, endodontic microsurgery has evolved to become standardized and presents with a high success rate. However, its outcome is still influenced by many factors, including anatomy, periodontal condition, crown-to-root ratio, occlusion, the type of periradicular lesion, and prosthesis. Moreover, endodontists always concentrate on “the apex”, paying little attention to the general preoperative evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment plan. This article reviews the latest literature on these issues and the clinical experience of our research group and discusses the correlation between endodontic microsurgery and other oral disciplines, including periodontology, prosthodontics, oral implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics. The oral interdisciplinary assessment should be made with comprehensive consideration of the root canal system, periradicular lesion, adjacent anatomical relationships, periodontal condition, occlusion, and esthetic rehabilitation. Based on these findings, the continuity of treatment will be optimized, and the best treatment plan will be proposed to provide clinical strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of complex periradicular diseases.

Dental operating microscope is recommended to complicated root canal therapy, for it could provide increased lighting and superior magnification, so that the survival rate of tooth is highly increased. More refined access of cavity preparation, canal cleaning, shaping and obturating are realized under microscope. This article combined literature reviews with the writers’ clinical experience, and it aims at helping clinicians to improve their ability to more accurately performance and minimally invasive endodontic procedures, such as locating hidden canals obstructed by calcifications, canals reduced in size, removing materials, reducing ledge formation, apical transportation, and repairing perforations.

Implant-overdenture supported by an interforaminal bar provides stability and is effective in an edentulous atrophic mandible. However, using this attachment requires precise planning from the restorative and surgical aspects to ensure a satisfying outcome. Consdering the feature and space requirements for bar attachment, this article establishes a clinical protocol for a two-implant-retained overdenture on the mandible. In this study, a case of mandibular edentulism was considered to illustrate this protocol and provide a reference for clinical practice.

Provisional restorations are beneficial to final restorations. However, the importance of provisional restorations is often overlooked because they are designed to function for a limited period. This article summarizes the clinical values and two common materials of provisional restorations.

One hundred and thirty seven pafients diagnosed by coronary angiography were recruited in the study and divided into coronary heart disease group(CAD)and control group.Relationship between serum apolipoprotein M levels and the severity of stenosis of coronary arteries was analyzed.In covariate analysis,serum apolipoprotein M levels were significantly lower in CAD group than those in control group adjusted for sex,age,body mass index(BMI)(P＜0.05).By stepwise muhiple regression,serum levels of apolipoprotein M were correlated positively with BMI(r=0.65,P＜0.01),and correlated negatively with total cholesterol(TC)(r=-0.53,P＜0.01)and low density lipoproteins(LDL-C)(r=-0.42,P＜0.01).Serum levels of apolipoprotein M were correlated negatively with the score of coronary stenosis(r=-0.62,P＜0.01).The results suggest that apolipoprotein M might be related to the development of coronary artery disease.

BACKGROUND: The occurrenceand development of rheumatoid arthritis were strongly associated with unbalance proliferation and apoptosis of synovial cells and lymphocytes. Some synovial cell apoptosis was abnormal. OBJECTIVE: To observe effects of heterogenic double umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation on Bcl-2 and Bax expression in mice with type Ⅱcollagen-induced arthritis. METHODS: C57BL/6(H-2b) mice were induced with Freund's complete adjuvant and type Ⅱcollagen to establish mouse models of type Ⅱcollagen-induced arthritis.At 2days after secondary immunity incubation, mice were injected with saline via tail vein in the model and normal control groups. Umbilical cord blood hemopoietic stem cells were injected into mouse tail vein in the UBSCs transplantation groups (single dose:2×106/50 g; double dose: 1×106/50 g each, totally 2×106/50 g). Mice were intragastrically administrated methotrexate in the methotrexate positive control group, 0.017 5 g/kg once, once every 5 days, totally six times. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Joint tissue below knee and elbow was obtained at42 days following transplantation. Histopathology displayed that smooth and glossy articular surface, no inflammatory cell infiltration in the synovial layer and normal chondrocytes in the normal control group. Hyperplasia, a lot of inflammatory cell infiltration and damaged cartilage surface were visible in the model group. Slight hyperplasia and a little inflammatory cell infiltration were detectable in the methotrexate positive controlgroup and single UBSCs transplantation group. Double UBSCs transplantation group exhibited smooth and glossy articular cartilage surface, no damage, a little inflammatory cell infiltration. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated that Bcl-2 and Bax expression was lower in the double UBSCs transplantation group compared with single UBSCs transplantation group (P < 0.05). Compared with normal control group, no significant difference was detected (P > 0.05). Results suggest that double umbilical cord blood stem cells can induce synovial cell apoptosis in mice with type Ⅱcollagen-induced arthritis in a certain number and action time, and protect synovial membrane against damage.