Congenital Hypothyroidism ; diagnosis ; Diagnostic Errors ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Water-Electrolyte Imbalance ; complications

Objective To study the effect of Potentilla Discolour Bunge (PDB) on the NOS expression of the vascular endothelial cells (VEC) of DM rats. Methods The DM rat model was established by alloxan injected, and then the rats were treated with herb of PDB for 4 weeks continuously. The NOS expression of VEC were assayed by histochemistry method and image analysis system. Result NOS OD value of the PDB group was higher than that of model group and Glibenclamide group (P

Jat(lOmg/kg iv) administered 5 min prior to ligation of left anterior descending coronary artery significantly decreased the incidence of arrhy-thmias(VT and VF)and mortality of rats during ischaemia and reper-fusion.It also delayed the onset and shortened the duration of arrhythmias. The size of myocardial infarction caused by coronary artery ligation was decreased by Jat ( 0.75mg/kg iv. 1 h before and 6 h after operation) in rabbits.

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Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of invasive procedures of prenatal diagnosis for twin gestations through analysing the results and outcomes of twins.Methods Invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures guided by ultrasound were introduced to 164 twin pregnancies with various indications,including 111 amniocentesis,and 53 cordocentesis.The results of prenatal diagnosis,complications and outcomes of these twins were analyzed with Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test.Results (1) Chromosome was examined in 261 fetuses and 6.13% (16/261)had abnormal karyotypes.(2) Comparing amniocentesis with cordocentesis,the fetal loss rate within two weeks after the procedure were 0.00% (0/191) and 3.85% (3/78),respectively (P=0.024).The total fetal loss rate and preterm delivery rates in amniocentesis and cordocentesis group were 3.87% (6/155) and 5.45% (3/55),51.22% (42/82)and 38.71% (12/31),respectively (P=0.235and 0.618).(3) Selective feticide was performed on 18 cases after prenatal diagnosis.Fifteen cases had survival neonates,two cases suffered from spontaneous abortion,and two cases had preterm labor with neonatal death.Conclusions (1) Invasive prenatal diagnostic procedures are effective and feasible in twins.Amniocentesis is a relative safer and simpler alternative to cordocentesis,which demanding higher skill and carrying higher fetal loss rate.(2) Mid-trimester selective feticide after prenatal diagnosis appears safety.Before the procedure,the chorionicity and fetal condition should be considered,in order to choose suitable feticide procedures.

Objective To explore the value of tubercular antibody (TBAb) in the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis (TBP).Methods The TBAb in 38 patients were determined by colloidal gold (CG) and compared with 64 healthy control. Results The positive ratio in TBP group was significantly higher as compared with control group. The hydropericardium was significantly decreased or disappeared after 6 months of antituberculotic treatment by color Doppler ultrasonography. It seemed that patients were rehabilitated and electrocardiogram (ECG) was normal. Conclusion TBAb is valuable in the diagnosis,differential diagnosis or treatment of TBP.

AIM To observe the anti-inflammatory effects of total flavones from Xueli Formula (Violae Herba,Serissa japonica,Plantaginis Herba and Salvia plebeia,TFXL) on LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages.METHODS The effects of different concentrations of TFXL on RAW264.7 cell viability were examined by MTT assay.The NO kit assay was adopted to detect the NO release amount of TFXL on LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells.The secretions of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) were tested by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RTPCR) was used to determine the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS),TNF-α,IL6 and IL10 mRNA.The protein expressions of IκB-α and p65 were tested by Western blot.RESULTS Compared with the LPS model group,TFXL could significantly reduce the secretions of NO,TNF-α and IL-6;increase the secretion of IL-10;inhibit the expressions of iNOS,TNF-α and IL6 mRNA;promote the expression of IL10 mRNA;inhibit the phosphorylations of IκB-α and p65.The TFXL high-dose group could inhibit the degradation of IκB-α.CONCLUSION This study preliminarily proves the protective effects of TFXL on LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cell inflammation,whose action mechanism may be related to NF-κB signal pathway.

Objective:To provide reference for the treatment of lipoprotein glomerulopathy and to investigate the participation of clinical pharmacists in the whole treatment course. Methods: Three different treatment regimens, including immunosuppressive thera-py, dual plasma filtration therapy and lipid-lowering combined with reducing urinary protein therapy was respectively adopted for one patient with lipoprotein glomerulopathy, and the efficacy was evaluated. Clinical pharmacists assisted physicians in deciding treatment regimen, performed pharmaceutical care, adjusted medication and analyzed the prognosis of the patient during the follow-up. Results:1. Immunosuppressive therapy was ineffective for the patient;2. The dual filtration acted quickly, while the expense was high and the disease was easy to relapse;3. The third therapy was relatively safer and more economical with long-term effect. Conclusion:Combi-nation therapy of lowering lipid and reducing urinary protein is the most suitable treatment regimen for the patient with lipoprotein glo-merulopathy. Clinical pharmacists play an important role in the whole course of treatment to assist physicians in obtaining the maximum benefit of patients.

AIM:To observe the expressions of cathepsin B (CB) and cystatin C (CC) in different stage of diabetic rats and to investigates their potential roles.METHODS:Sixty rats were divided into diabetes mellitus group induced by intravenous injection of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg) and normal group injected with citrate buffer. Ten rats were sacrificed respectively at the end of fourth week,eighth week and sixteenth week in both groups. 24 h urine excretion was collected in rats before sacrifice. The blood and the kidney were also collected. The mRNA and protein expressions of CB and CC in kidney were detected by real time PCR and immunohistochemical staining,respectively.RESULTS:At the end of eighth week,the expression of Ccr,24 h urinary protein excretion,CB,CC in diabetic rats increased significantly,compared to the results at the fourth week (P

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of combination therapy of cholinergic receptor blocker Tolterodine and Alpha-adrenergic receptor blocker Tamsulosin sustained-release capsules on benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)with overactive bladder(OAB) in elderly men.Methods A total of 97 male BPH patients aged 80 years and over(80～98 years old,mean 87.7 years old)were enrolled in this study,who met the diagnosis and treatment guidelines of OAB formulated by Chinese Urological Association and were admitted to our hospital from Jan.2015 to July.2015.Patients were randomly divided into Tamsulosin group(n＝ 51,treated with Tamsulosin) and combination group(n＝ 46,treated with Tamsulosin and Tolterodine).Results In Tamsulosin group after treatment,the international prostate symptom score(IPSS) was reduced from (18.3 ± 2.7) to (13.3 ± 3.1) (t ＝ 14.94,P ＜ 0.05),OAB symptom score(OABSS) from (9.3 ± 2.7) to (6.8 ± 1.9) (t ＝ 3.92,P ＜ 0.05),and post void residual volume(PVRV)from(36.5±32.3)ml to(16.2±12.1)ml(t＝14.98,P＜0.01).And the daily frequency of urgency,urgency incontinence and nocturia were improved in Tamsulosin group after treatment.IPSS,OABSS and PVRV were improved more significantly in combination group after treatment than in Tamsulosin group,and the daily frequency of urgency,urgency incontinence and nocturia were reduced more significantly in combination group than in tamsulosin group(t＝-5.23,-3.98,9.01,11.5,14.8,P＜0.01).While there was no significant difference in prostate volume (PV)and PVRV between the two groups after 8 weeks of treatment(t＝ 1.22,-0.94,P＞0.05).The total incidences of adverse events (mainly mouth dryness)had no significant differences between the Tamsulosingroup and the combination group(8.7％ vs.5.9％,x2 ＝99.47,P＞0.05).No acute urinary retention was found in the two groups.Conclusions The combination therapy of Tamsulosin and Tolterodine has better efficacy and safety than single Tamsulosin application in the treatment of BPH with OAB in elderly men.