Objective To evaluate lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity and its relationship to serum lipid. Methods Serum triglyceride (TG) ,total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and postheparin LPL activity in 40 elderly subjects and 45 subjects in control group. Results TG,TC and LDL-C levels were much higher in the elderly than in control group (P <0.05 orP <0.01) ;postheparin LPL activity was lower in elderly (P <0.05) ; and showed a negative correlation with serum TG level (r = -0. 513 ,P < 0.01), but was positively correlated with serum HDL-C concentration (r = 0. 390, P < 0.05). Conclusion The decreased activity of LPL in the elderly may contribute to hypertriglyceridemia associated with low level of high density lipoprotein cholesterol, and could be a risk factor for atherosclerosis.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the status quo of the use of antiallergic drugs.METHODS:The antiallergic drugs used during 2004～ 2006 in the inpatient pharmacy including the non-surgery department,surgery department and pediatric department of our hospital were analyzed statistically in respect of kinds,consumption sum and DDDs.RESULTS:The antiallergic drugs had a fluctuation in consumption sum and DDDs,showing a reduction in 2006.No significant change was noted in the structure of drug use.CONCLUSION:More and more new antiallergic drugs went on the market,but the application still gives priority to the cheaper kinds.