Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Moxibustion ; Osteoarthritis, Knee ; therapy

Objective To investigate the clinical features of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) combined with low T3 syndrome and its prognosis.Method Eighty-seven ACS patients with low free triiodothyronine (FT3) level (low FT3 group) and additional 64 ACS patients with normal FT3 level(control group) were selected in parallel; all the patients underwent coronary angiography.The contents of FT3,N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP),cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and high sensitivity-C reactive protein (hs-CRP) were recorded,and the related factors were evaluated.The number of stenotic vessels was calculated.Results The contents of NT-proBNP,cTnI and hs-CRP in low FT3 group were elevated significantly compared with those in control group [(1242.14 ± 226.32) ng/L vs.(1126.36 ±195.55) ng/L,(0.92 ± 0.23) ng/L vs.(0.84 ± 0.19) ng/L,(6.46 ± 2.25) mg/L vs.(5.71 ± 1.78) mg/L],and there were significant differences (P ＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05).The contents of FT3 were negatively correlated with NT-proBNP,cTnI and hs-CRP in two groups (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the number of stenotic vessels between two groups (x2 =4.512,P =0.105).Conclusion In patients with ACS,there is a negative correlation between contents of FT3 and the prognosis,but there is no correlation between contents of FT3 and the number of stenotic vessels.

Objective To study the clinical characteristics,pathology,and treatment for papillary carcinoma of the breast.Methods The clinical data of 17 patients of papillary carcinoma of the breast admitted in the First Affiliated Hospital of Wen Zhou Medical College were retrospectively analyzed.Results Papillary carcinoma of the breast accounted for 0.64％ of all breast cancer cases hospitalized during last 10 years.All cases had palpable lumps in the breast.12 cases received modified radical mastectomy,2 cases received simple mastectomy,2 cases underwent breast conservation therapy,1 case underwent simple mastectomy plus sentinel lymph node biopsy.15 patients received postoperative chemotherapy,among those 5 cases also received radiotherapy.During a 32.5-month median follow-up ( 1 month to 8 years),one case with bone metastases died 2 years postoperatively and another one died of multimetastases 7 years later.Conclusions The prognosis of papillary carcinoma of the breast is closely related with its pathology type.For intraductal papillary carcinoma low-traumatic therapy is applicable,while in case of infiltrating papillary carcinoma or invasive micropapillary carcinoma ( IMPC ),more aggressive therapies like that adopted for infiltrating ductal carcinoma are recommended.

OBJECTIVE The head of malleus (HOM) was regarded as the landmark for the middle cranial fossa approach,and its relationship with internal auditory meatus(IAM) was measured. The purpose of this study was to find a safe method to locate IAM. METHODS Twelve heads of adult cadaver fixed with 10 % formaldehyde (23 sides) were microsurgically dissected from the middle cranial fossa approach. The foramen spinosum,Ferrein's foramen,greater petrosal nerve,lesser petrosal nerve,facial nerve,HOM,arcuate eminence,superior petrosal sinus,semicircular canal,and IAM were exposed. First,blue lines method was used to locate IAM. Second,HOM as the landmark was used to locate IAM. RESULTS The angles between the SSC and the longitude axis of IAM are 58.52??4.84?。 A perpendicular line (AB) was drew from the center of HOM to the longitude axis of the temporal bone (the longitude axis of the superior petrosal sinus),line BC was drew from the anterior 30?(28.93?? 6.07?) to the line AB. On the line BC,fundus of IAM can be located (6.69?1.10) mm medial to HOM,the center of the internal acoustic pore can be located (20.1?1.48)mm medial to HOM. CONCLUSION In the middle cranial fossa surgery,HOM can be used to locate IAM and its surroundings structures when traditional landmarks are unrecognized.

Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country in the northeastern part of Central Asia which shares borders to the southeast with China. Due to their extreme environment and climate, there are a diverse range of species of plants. Many of the plants used in Kyrgyz folk medicine have not been studied using modern scientific techniques. This paper introduced the basic situation of medicinal herbs in Kyrgyzstan by comparing the differences traditional use between China and Kyrgyzstan, and looked for traditional medicinal plant research to provide basis for the development and cooperation of China and Kyrgyzstan.
China ; Humans ; Kyrgyzstan ; Medicine, Traditional ; methods ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; classification ; growth & development

Objective To discuss the research status and hotspots related to breeding, planting, harvest, processing and storage of Lycium L. in China. Methods Relevant literature about breeding, planting, harvest, processing and storage of Lycium L. in CNKI from January 2004 to December 2013 was retrieved by computers. CiteSpaceⅡ was introduced to carry out key word analysis, high-frequency key word obtaining, co-occurrence network of high-frequency key words, and dendrogram of high-frequency words. Results Totally 759 articles were included. Key words about breeding were “genetic diversity”, “male sterile”, “its sequence”, “callus issue”, and“anther culture”. Key words about planting were“output”,“quality”,“hard twig cuttage”,“irrigation amount”. Key words about harvesting and processing were“picking machine of Lycium L.”,“drying kiln of Lycium L.”,“hot air drying”, and “combined drying”. Key words about storage were “pesticide residue”, “heavy metal”, and“organophosphorus pesticide”. Co-occurrence network of high-frequency key words showed that the research hotspots were pesticide residue, test of heavy metal and the storage of fresh fruits. Dendrogram of high-frequency key words showed that the high-frequency key words were “package”, “refreshment”, and “lycium barbarum polysaccharide”. Conclusion The research hotspots of planting of Lycium L. are planting skills effecting the output and quality of Lycium L.; In the field of harvesting and processing of Lycium L., design and research of picking machine has replaced traditional manual picking. Modern hot air drying has already replaced traditional drying in the sun or drying skills; In the aspect of storage of Lycium L., the study on the refreshment of Lycium L. has attached attention.

Objective To design an auxiliary measurement device for anterior cruciate ligament injury in order to improve the accuracy of specialist examination and postoperative functional assessment.Methods The device consisted of a main frame and support pads,which was designed based on the principles of anatomopathology and mechanical mechanics.The frame was set above and paralleled to the tibia,and the measurement scale was put at the vertical direction of the frame.The support pads were fixed to the tibia and patella respectively to execute auxiliary measurement by providing opposite acting force.Results The success rate of preliminary diagnosis by the device was higher than that by traditional method.Conclusion The device gains advantages in convenience,practicality,low cost and etc,and is worthy promoting in the orthopedics department.

Objective To verify the efficiency of a new laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis training model by comparing it with the chicken skin model. Methods Chicken posterior trunks and porcine colons were used to construct the training model. The posterior trunk of a chicken was used to simulate a human pelvis, and a 3-mm cloacal stump was used to simulate a human urethral stump. A 15-cm segment of porcine colon with a 1-cm orifice was used to simulate a human bladder or neobladder. An imitation urethrovesical anastomosis was performed with laparoscopic instruments in a laparoscopic training box. Forty trainees with no laparoscopic experience were randomized into 2 groups.The trainees in group A (n=20) practiced using this new model for 8 h, while those in group B (n=20) practiced using the chicken skin model for 8 h. The trainees' skills were assessed using the porcine model before and after training. Results Compared with the chicken skin model, this new training model more accurately resembled the structure and characteristic of human pelvis, urethral stump, and bladder (neobladder). After the training sessions, both groups improved in anastomosis time [GroupA: (64±11)min vs. (123±20)min, P＜0.05; Group B: (77±12)min vs. (121±17)min, P＜0.05] and quality (Group A: 8.8± 1.0 vs. 3.8 ± 1.2, P＜0. 05 ; Group B: 7.7 ± 0.9 vs.3. 7± 1.1, P＜0. 05). Compared with trainees in group B, trainees in group A required less time and achieved a higher quality score (P＜0.05). Conclusions This new training model can help urologic surgeons to reduce learning curve of this technique and improve their suturing skills. It is an effective,convenient training model for laparoscopic urethrovesical anastomosis.

Objective To compare the efficacy,toxicitis and side-effects of Casodex and Flutamide in the hormonal therapy of advanced prostate cancer patients.Methods One hundred and thirty-six advanced prostate cancer patients were treated with with hormonal therapy.The patients were divided into 3 groups,of which 52 patients (group A) used LHRHa and Casodex as intermittent hormonal therapy;60 patients(group B) used LHRHa and Flutamide as intermittent hormonal therapy;24 patients(group C) were treated with surgical castration only.The difference of clinical symptoms,serum PSA,disease progression risk,survival rate,toxicitis and side-effects of 3 groups were compared.Results The relief rates of group A and B were 80.8% (42/52)and 81.7% (49/60) respectively,higher than 70.8% (17/24) of group C.The mean serum PSA of group A and B decreased from 133.3 ng/ml(17.9-982.8 ng/ml) to 15.8 ng/ml(0.02-28.9 ng/ml),142.6 ng/ml (20.2-1001.0 ng/ml)to 16.1 ng/ml(0.07-53.8 ng/ml),respectively,both better than that of group C,which decreased from 142.3 ng/ml (27.1-988.0 ng/ml) to 27.6 ng/ml(6.0-62.1 ng/ml).The mean chemical recurrence rates of group A and B were 34.7% (18/52) and 36.7% (22/60),respectively,lower than 58.3% (14/24) of group C.The mean chemical recurrence time of group A and B was 22(5-52)months and 22(6-65)months,respectively,longer than 11(5-54)months of group C.The mortality rates of group A and B were 26.9% (14/52) and 31.7% (19/60),respectively,lower than 66.7%(16/24) of group C.88.5% (46/52)of group A were treated continuously,while group B had 66.7% (40/60).The side-effects rate of group A was lower than group B.Conclusions Both Cadosex and Flutamide are effective for prostate cancer,and decrease the disease progression risk.Casodex is more effective and safer as for the treatment of prostate cancer compared to Flutamide.

Background and purpose:Colorectal serrated adenoma (SA) was ofifcially named in 2000 by the WHO as a separate disease, with unique properties compared with traditional adenoma (TA), and its relationship with colorectal cancer (CRC) is very concerned. This study was to analyze and compare the telomerase, p53 and Ki-67 immunohistochemical expression on the tissues of SA, TA and CRC. Methods:Immunohistochemistry was adopted to analyze the expression of telomerase, p53, and Ki-67 in 37 cases of SA, 36 cases of TA and 34 cases of CRC. Results:The p53-positive percentage of SA was signiifcantly lower than that of TA (P<0.01), and the p53-positive percentage of TA was signiifcantly lower than that of CRC (P<0.01). No signiifcant difference of Ki-67 expression was found between SA and TA, and the Ki-67-positive percentage of SA and TA was lower than that of CRC (P<0.01). The telomerase-positive percentage of TA was signiifcantly lower than that of SA (P<0.01), and the telomerase-positive percentage of SA was signiifcantly lower than that of CRC (P<0.05). Conclusion:Telomerase, P53, and Ki-67 immunohisto chemical analysis indicated that SA is a kind of proliferative adenoma, and telomerase activation may play a role in the cancer process.