ObjectiveTo observe the effects of six stagnations elimination therapy on the content of typeⅠ, typeⅢ collagens and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression in atherosclerotic mice with vulnerable plaques, to discuss the possible mechanisms of this therapy in stabilizing vulnerable plaques.Methods The ApoE knockout mice were fed on high-fat diets, which built the vulnerable plaques model. Five groups were established, including normal group, model group, high-dose group, low-dose group, and simvastatin group, with 10 mice in each group. Dose groups were given drug intervention, while normal group and model group were given in the same amount of saline. After 12 weeks of drug intervention, the mice were put to death. TypeⅠ and typeⅢcollagens were observed using picric acid-Sirius red staining method. The expression of MMP-9 was detected by immunohistochemical method.ResultsCompared with normal group, vulnerable plaques formed more easily in model group.Compared with model group, typeⅠ collagen increased in high-does and low-dose groups, while typeⅢ collagen, the ratio of typeⅢ andⅠ collagens, and the expression of MMP-9 decreased (P<0.01).ConclusionSix stagnations elimination therapy could stabilize vulnerable plaques. Regulating typeⅠ andⅢ collagens content and inhibiting the expression of MMP-9 may be one of its possible mechanisms.

Objective To increase the killing effect of aminolevulinic acid (ALA)-based photodynamic therapy (PDT) on a human skin squamous cell carcinoma cell line A431 by poly lactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles (PLGA NPs).Methods ALA-loaded PLGA NPs (ALA PLGA NPs) were prepared using a modified double emulsion solvent evaporation method,and characterized in terms of size,encapsulation efficiency,loading capacity and morphology.Transmission electron microscopy was carried out to observe the morphology of A431 cells after uptake of ALA PLGA NPs.To optimize incubation time,multi-mode microplate reader was used to describe the fluorescence kinetics of protoporphyrin Ⅸ generated by A431 cells during 24 hours of incubation with 0.1 mmol/L ALA,1 mmol/L ALA,2.7 g/L ALA PLGA NPs containing about 0.1 mmol/L ALA,and PLGA NPs without ALA separately.Some A431 cells were divided into 10 groups:control group receiving neither treatment nor irradiation,0.1 and 1 mmol/L ALA dark/PDT group incubated 0.1 and 1 mmol/L ALA respectively,ALA PLGA NP dark/PDT group incubated with ALA PLGA NPs of 2.7 g/L,PLGA NP dark/PDT group incubated with PLGA NPs of 2.7 g/L,simple irradiation group irradiated with a He-Ne laser (wavelength:635 nm,power density:8.6 mW/cm2,energy density:8 J/cm2) only.The dark groups were kept in darkness strictly by wrapping in aluminum foil,and PDT groups were irradiated using a He-Ne laser.After another 24 hours of culture following irradiation,methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTF) assay was conducted to estimate the survival rate of cells.To study the effect of ALA PLGA NPs on cell apoptosis,some A431 cells were divided into three groups:control group receiving neither treatment nor irradiation,ALA-PDT group and ALA PLGA NP PDT group receiving PDT after incubation with ALA and ALA PLGA NPs respectively.Flow cytometry was performed to detect the apoptosis of A431 cells at 12 and 24 hours,separately,after the photodynamic therapy.Data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 13.0 software package by means of a t test.Results The prepared ALA PLGA NPs were spherical with a mean particle size of (65.6 ± 26) nm,encapsulation efficiency of (65.8 ± 7.2) ％,and drug loading capacity of (0.62 ± 0.27)％.ALA PLGA NPs could be uptaken by A431 cells and gathered in the cytoplasm.The PpIX fluorescence kinetic study showed that the fluorescence intensity increased with time within 24 hours in A431 cells incubated with ALA or ALA PLGA NPs.After 6 and 24 hours of incubation,the A431 cells incubated with 2.7 g/L ALA PLGA NPs showed a significant increase in the protoporphyrin Ⅸ fluorescence intensity compared with those incubated with 0.1 mmol/L ALA (both P ＜ 0.01).Further more,the survival rate of A431 cells was statistically lower in the ALA PLGA NP PDT group than in the 0.1 mmol/L ALA PDT group at 6 and 24 hours (t =35.685,5.262,respectively,both P ＜ 0.01).Elevated apoptosis rate was observed in the ALA PLGA NP PDT group compared with the ALA PDT group at 12 ((13.10 ± 0.50)％ vs.(4.90 ± 0.13)％,t =9.074,P＜ 0.01) and 24 ((30.17 ± 1.02)％ vs.(11.6 ± 0.59)％,t =9.095,P ＜ 0.01) hours.Conclusions ALA PLGA NPs can promote the formation of protoporphyrin Ⅸ,strengthen the killing effect of ALA-PDT on A431 cells in vitro,and enhance the apoptosis induced by ALA-PDT in tumor cells.

Objective:To evaluate the influence of an additional roll test on the repositioning procedure by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system for horizontal canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo（HC-BPPV）. Methods:A total of 713 patients diagnosed with HC-BPPV in Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery，the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from Jan 2020 to Feb 2022 were enrolled. The patients were divided into two groups by hospital card numbers, in which the number is odd were considered as group A, and the number is even were considered as group B. The group A underwent two circles of Barbecue repositioning procedure by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system, while the group B first performed an additional roll test and then underwent two circles of Barbecue repositioning procedure by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system, to observe the cure rate and compare influence of HC-BPPV by an additional roll test. The quality of life and sleep of patients before and one-month after the treatment were assessed by the dizziness handicap inventory（DHI） and the pittsburgh sleep quality（PSQI）. Results:The cure rate of group A was 63.21%, and the cure rate of group B was 87.68%，the difference between the two groups was statistically significant（P<0.05）; The DHI score of patients after the repositioning was significantly lower than that before the repositioning（P<0.05）. The PSQI score after the repositioning was significantly lower than that before the repositioning（P<0.05）. The DHI and the PSQI scores after the repositioning were significantly lower than that before the repositioning, with a statistically significant difference （P< 0.05）. The total score of DHI in group B after treatment was lower than that in group A, with a statistically significant difference（P<0.05）. The total score of PSQI in group B after treatment was lower than that in group A, with non-statistically significant difference （P< 0.05）. Conclusion:An additional roll test before the repositioning procedure by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system can significantly improve the cure rate of HC-BPPV, relieve anxiety, and improve the quality of life.
Humans ; Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/diagnosis* ; Quality of Life ; Patient Positioning/methods* ; Dizziness ; Semicircular Canals

To improve overall satisfaction of patients with the hospital and build a harmonious doctor-patient relationship, a survey on satisfaction of patients with ECG examination was conducted in a tertiary A hospital. The analysis was carried out from the aspects of inspection environment, inspection process, inspection experience and overall satisfaction. Logistic regression model was used to analyze the effect of various variables on satisfaction. This paper found that the overall satisfaction rate of patients with ECG examination was 85.18%, lower than that of outpatients. Patients with different characteristics had different satisfaction degree with ECG examination. Patient satisfaction was lower on Mondays and Wednesdays than that on other inspection days, and was lower between 10 a.m. and 14 p.m. The longer the waiting time, the lower satisfaction degree of patients with examination. Based on the results, hospitals should improve the construction of humanistic soft environment to improve the medical environment, scientifically plan the medical treatment process of ECG examination, and further strengthen doctor-patient communication. The ECG room should further promote its management level and strengthen its cultural construction.

Objective:To investigate the influence of Barbecure combined with Epley on residual dizziness of horizontal canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo（HC-BPPV） by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system. Methods:A total of 406 patients diagnosed with HC-BPPV from Nov 2021 to Nov 2022 were enrolled by rapid axial roll test and Dix-Hallpike in the department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University. The patients were divided into two groups by hospital card numbers, in which the numbers that were odd were considered as group A, and the numbers that were even were considered as group B. The group A underwent two circles of Barbecure repositioning procedure by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system, while the group B underwent two circles Barbecure combined with Epley repositioning procedure by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system. The treatment was stopped on the next day when two groups of patients were cured, and those who were not cured will continue treatment with the same method. Results:The cure rate of group A was 83.41%, and the cure rate of group B was 80.51%, the difference between the two groups was not-statistically significant difference（P>0.05）. The rate of residual dizziness of group A was 23.30%, the rate of residual dizziness of group B was 11.46%, the difference between the two groups was statistically significant（P<0.05）. Conclusion:The Barbecure combined with Epley otoliths repositioning maneuver by SRM-vertigo diagnosis system can significantly reduce the rate of residual dizziness after the treatment of HC-BPPV, and improve the quality of life of patients.
Humans ; Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo/therapy* ; Dizziness ; Quality of Life ; Patient Positioning/methods* ; Semicircular Canals