Objective To investigate the effects of Puerarin on the expression of hyperphosphorylated-tau (P_ ser404-tau) and choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) in hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease(AD) rats.Methods The rats were divided into sham-operation group, AD group and Puerarin treated group at randomly. The AD rat models were established by injecting amyloid-beta peptide(A?_ 25-35) into right amygdala. The sham-operation rats were injected with trifluoroacetic acid in the same location. The spatial memory function was observed by Y-maze. The protein expression of P_ ser404-tau and ChAT in hippocampus were detected by immunohistochemistry.Results (1)Compared with sham-operation group,the results of maze test were down in AD group and the number of P_ ser404-tau positive cells was significantly higher,while the number of ChAT positive cells was significantly lower (all P

From the beginning of 1980 to the end of 1992, 125 patients with Cushing disease were undergone transsphenoidal microsurgery. 41 patients were operated by selective adenoma resection and 62 patients by radical surgery. 103 cases were available to be analyzed. The results of a long-term follow-up showed: (1) The cure rates were 63. 1% and 48.1% with positive and negative pathological study, respectively. (2) The cure rates were 72.6% and 41. 5% with radical and selective surgery respectively. In cured patients the plasma cortisol level dropped to normal or subnormal within 48 hours after the surgery. However, in uncured patients, it was still above the normal. After operation, 1. 6% of cases (1/60) had secondary hypothyroidism and 62.5 % of cases (30/48) who had abnormal menstruation preoperatively restored normal menstrual cycle. The recurrent rate was 11.4%. Conclusion: (1) The outcome of radical surgery is better than the selective adenoma resection; (2) The pathological study and the analysis of the plasma cortisol level within 48 hours after the surgery may have predictive value for efficacy of the surgery.

Objective To prove the clinical effect of portable auto-haemostat machine on body's limbs. Methods Portable auto-haemostat machine was applied to the indicated patients in their clinical aid treatments course, i.e. the rapid hemostasis on limbs. Results The hemostasis was rapid and accurate with hemostatic pressure in the range from 190 to 230 mmHg. The excellent effect guarantees the diagnosis, observation, bandaging and secure transmission of victims until they were sent to the operation room. Conclusion It is reliable to use portable auto-haemostat machine on body's limbs in clinic works.

Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of albumin compared with crystalloids on fluid resuscitation for adults with severe sepsis and septic shock.Methods The six databases as follows:Cochrane Library,Pubmed,Embase,CNKI,VIP and Wanfang,were retrieved by computer,from their inception to November,2015.Randomized controlled trials(RCT) in the treatment of adult patients with severe sepsis and septic shock were included for quality assessment and Meta-analysis was performed by using RevMan5.3 software.Results A total of 4 RCTs involving 3 862 participants were included.No differences were found between albumin and crystalloids resuscitation with respect to 28-day mortality[RR=0.95,95%CI(0.86,1.05),P=0.33],90-day mortality[RR=0.95,95%CI(0.86,1.05),P=0.33],duration of stay in ICU,duration of hospital stay,duration of mechanical ventilation and renal replacement therapy.Conclusion In that meta-analysis,the effects of fluid resuscitation with albumin or crystalloids were not significantly different in adults with severe sepsis and septic shock.

ABSTRACT:Objective To analyze the stress changes of tooth tissues in the medial-occlusal (Class Ⅱ)cavity restored with different kinds of inlay materials by the three-dimensional (3-D)finite element.Methods The inlay restored 3-D finite element model of medial-occlusal (Class Ⅱ)cavity was established by CBCT scanning method and reverse engineering software Mimics,Geomagic Studio,Pro/E5.0 software,and finite element analysis software. The Von-mises stress and change tendency of tooth tissues and four different kinds of inlay materials were compared after taking vertical loading and tongue 45°to loading.Results There were different stress levels of tooth tissues among different inlays of medial-occlusal (MO)Class Ⅱ cavity.The stress level of the cobalt chromium alloy inlay was the largest,the stress level of the gold alloy inlay was lower,and the stress level of the composite inlay was the lowest.Dental tissues stress distribution was similar for the four different restorative materials,and focused on hole bottom of dentin near the pulp in dentin.Conclusion Compared with ceramics,gold alloy and cobalt chromium inlay restoration,restoration with composite resin inlay can reduce the organization stress of the remaining tooth in the medial-occlusal (Class Ⅱ)cavity type.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of the extract of ginkgo biloba on myocardial tissue in aged rat.Methods The rats aged 20 months were given the extract of ginkgo biloba (EGB) and ALT-711 respectively by garage for 16 weeks.The aged controls and adult rats were infused with the same volume saline.The superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX), malonyt diadehyde (MDA) in blood samples and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in the myocardial tissue were measured .The myocardial histopathological changes under electron microscope and the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) deletion rate in myocardial cells were observed.Results Compared with the adult rats, the content of AGEs in myocardial cells in aged rats was significantly increased [(33.5±1.3)AU/mgHYP us.(18.1±1.2)AU/mgHYP, t= 7.18,P<0.05] and the levels of SOD and GSH-PX in blood samples were decreased [(138.4±3.8) U/mlvs.(227.7±13.8)U/ml, (1283.8±28.8) U/ml vs.(2114.1 ±135.9)U/ml, t=-19.59, -18.79;both P<0.01].The MDA level in the serum and mtDNA deletion rate in aged rats were higher than in adult rats[(6.7±0.6) mmol/ml vs.(4.1±1.0) mmol/ml, (0.18054±0.0718) % vs.( 0.0060±0.0001)%, t=7.18,6.98;both P<0.05].Compared with the aged controls, the content of AGEs in myocardial cells, the level of MDA and mtDNA deletion rate were significantly decreased in EGB and ALT-711 treatment adults (all P<0.05).The SOD and GSH-PX in blood samples were increased in EGB and ALT-711 treatment adults (all P<0.05).Conclusions Nonenzymatic glycation may play an important role in myocardial aging, which may be amplified by oxidative stress.EGB and ALT-711 may have the same anti-aging effects by inhibiting nonenzymatic glycation and oxidative stress.

BACKGROUND:Genetic studies have shown that there may be association between osteoprotegerin gene G1181C polymorphism and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, but there are some differences in the conclusions.
OBJECTIVE:To study the association between osteoprotegerin gene G1181C polymorphism and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women through Meta-analysis.
METHODS:The PubMed database, Embase database, CNKI database and Wanfang database were searched for the observational studies about the association between osteoprotegerin gene G1181C polymorphism and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women. The standardized mean difference was considered as the effect indicator and calculated with random or fixed effect models according to the significance of heterogeneity.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:A total of 9 articles were included with a total of 8 799 and 9 365 participants for which vertebral and spine bone mineral density had been measured, respectively. The analysis results showed that the bone mineral density of the postmenopausal women with the G al ele of G1181C was significantly lower than that of the postmenopausal women with the C al ele. Similar results were obtained in Caucasian population subgroup analysis. The Caucasian population subgroup analysis showed that the bone mineral density of the postmenopausal women with GG genotype of G1181C was lower than that of the postmenopausal women with GC and CC genotype. The results indicate that there is association between osteoprotegerin gene G1181C polymorphism and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women, and G al ele is a risk factor for lower bone mineral density.

Objective:To investigate the value of B ultrasonography in the early diagnosis of transient synovitis of hip (TSH) in dogs, and provide the valid base and data for the clinic early diagnosis of TSH. Methods:Eighty 2-3 month old dogs were injected 2‰noradrenalin (NA) into the hip joint induced TSH. We observed 5 assessments that included the 99mTC-MDP triphasic imaging, X ray, B ultrasonography, the synovial lfuid and the pathological tissue check in different time. Results:Early course of TSH presented the synovium of joint hemangiectasis, hyperaemia, synovium villus hyperplasia, edema, and joint inflammatory exudation. The ischemia of local blood supply of the femoral head was observed by 99mTC-MDP triphasic imaging. Ultrasonography showed the broadening of the anterior space of the hip, but the X ray showed no valid changes.Conclusion:B ultrasonography can report the early changes of TSH and may be used in the early diagnosis of TSH in children.

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of capecitabine or S-1 combined with oxaliplatin or cisplatin in the treat-ment of advanced gastric cancer. Methods:Six databases including Cochrane Library, Pubmed, Embase, CNKI, VIP and WanFang were retrieved. Randomized controlled trials ( RCT) in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer were involved for the quality assess-ment and Meta-analysis. Results:A total of 14 RCT involving 1 051 patients were included. There were no significant differences in the total effective rate, complete remission rate and partial remission rate between the two groups(P>0. 05). In the safety evaluation, the incidence of hand-foot syndrome was higher in capecitabine-based regimens than that in S-1-based regimens[RR=2. 59,95%CI (1. 61,4. 17),P<0. 000 1], while the incidence of stomatitis was lower in capecitabine-based regimens[RR=0. 64,95%CI(0. 50, 0. 82),P=0. 000 4]. The other adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhea,neuropathy,dysfunction of liver and kidney, anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia and thrombocytopenia exhibited no significant differences between the two groups(P>0. 05). Con-clusion:Capecitabine combined with oxaliplatin or cisplatin has similar efficacy with S-1 combined with oxaliplatin or cisplatin in the treatment of advanced gastric cancer, and the incidence of hand-foot syndrome is higher in capecitabine-based regimens and the inci-dence of stomatitis is higher in S-1-based regimens.

DNA methylation is closely related to the genesis and development of glioma.The CpG islands hypermethylation in promoter region of DNA repair genes,cell cycle controlling genes,apoptosis related genes,tumor suppressor genes and invasion related genes are found in glioma.Finding the specific methylation profile and molecular marker of glioma is helpful for the pathology class,early diagnosis and prognostic evalua-tion.Meanwhile,DNA methylation has the characteristic of reversibility,which may provide new ways for the treatment of glioma.