TCM has marked cure effect on cirrhosis.Referring to "Guideline to Clinical Research of New Chinese Medicine" in differentiation types of virus hepatitis,it summarizes the varieties of Chinese patent medicines.

Objective Implement random sample from a simulation population,to evaluate the The impact of samplesize and sample-process on several usual importance evaluate methods,observe the stability of those methods.Methods This study introduced existed importance methods,using PROC SURVEYSELECT procedure to sample a fixed population for 1000 times,generating 1000 same size sample,to evaluate the stability of relative importance methods.We sampled the population to generate datasets with different sample size to observe impact of sample-size on those methods.Results The sum of squared correlation coefficients' estimator is bigger than model R-square,squared standardized regression coefficients' sum is smaller.In contrary,sum of the Product Measure,Relative Weight and Dominance Analysis are extremely close to model R-square.When the sample size small than 1000,the estimator have obviously variation,but the variation decreased when the sample size rise up.Conclusion The dominance analysis has best stability,also has the best match of model R2 in those methods.

Objective: To investigate the effect of Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina on scapulohumeral periarthritis (SP). Methods: A total of 30 cases with SP were randomized into an observation group and a control group. Those in the observation group practiced Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina therapy; whereas those in the control group received only tuina therapy. Tuina therapy was conducted every other day, 20 min every time for 1 month and Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) was conducted once a day for 1 month. The therapeutic effects were assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and Constant-Murley scale. Results: After treatment, the VAS score and Constant-Murley scale were substantially improved, showing statistical significances (P<0.01); the Constant-Murley scale in the observation group was better than that in the control group, showing a statistical significance (P<0.01); the effective rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group, between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P<0.01). Conclusion: Yi Jin Jing (Sinew-transforming Qigong Exercises) plus tuina and tuina alone have a verified effect in treating SP, and the former can achieve a better effect than the later.

OBJECTIVEThis study measures the glutaredoxin (Grx) gene and protein expression in umbilical vein endothelial cells upon exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) lipopolysaccharide (LPS). The involvement of the Akt-signaling pathway is also determined.

METHODSEA-hy926 cells were pretreated with 1,000 ng · mL⁻¹ P. gingivalis LPS for 4, 12, 18, and 24 h, and then real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was employed to detect Grx1 expression. The effect of Grx on Akt activity was investigated using Western blot for the control, LPS (1,000 ng · mL⁻¹ LPS), and carmus- tine (BCNU) groups (1,000 ng · mL⁻¹ LPS, and the EA-hy926 cells were pretreated with 25 μmol · ml⁻¹ BCNU for 30 min).

RESULTSGene expression of Grx1 significantly increased in LPS group compared with that in the control group. The Grx1 expression reached the peak level in 12 h, and the variation between the expression in 4 and 12 h was significant (P < 0.05). After 12 h, the protein levels of Grx and phosphorylated-Akt (p-Akt) significantly increased in the LPS group (P < 0.05), whereas the BCNU group showed a considerable decrease in both Grx and p-Akt expression levels (P < 0.05). Moreover, a slight difference was observed in the total Akt protein levels in the three groups (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONGrx expression increased upon exposure of EA-hy926 cells to the LPS. Akt activity could be inhibited by BCNU (a Grx inhibitor), which indicated that Akt might act as a downstream regulator of Grx.

Endothelial Cells ; Glutaredoxins ; genetics ; Humans ; Lipopolysaccharides ; pharmacology ; Oxidative Stress ; drug effects ; Phosphorylation ; Porphyromonas gingivalis ; pathogenicity ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ; drug effects ; Signal Transduction ; drug effects ; Umbilical Veins

Breast Neoplasms ; therapy ; Consensus ; Female ; Humans ; Neoadjuvant Therapy

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a kind of epithelial neoplasms of mucin-producing cells arising in the main duct and/or branch ducts of the pancreas,and it is one of the precancerous lesions of the pancreatic cancer.With the development of pathology and radiology,the diagnostic rate of IPMN has been gradually increased and given a new understanding on the pathological characteristics,clinical diagnosis and treatment of IPMN.This review overviewed the classification,diagnosis,management and prognosis of IPMN,aiming to deepen the understanding of IPMN and improve the level of diagnosis and treatment.

Objective To evaluate ultrasound-guided methylene blue dyeing for radical liver segmental resection.Methods Liver segmental resection with uhrasound-guide methylene blue dyeing (UMD-SR) was performed in 16 cases, results were compared with 16 conventional liver segmental resection (CSR) retrospectively.Results All the operations under uhrasound-guided methylene blue dyeing were successfully carried out, among them, reverse dyeing was used in cases with segment Ⅳ, Ⅴ, Ⅷ resection.The blood loss in UMD-SR group was much less than CSR group(t =3.011 ,P =0.009) , at the cost of a longer operation time (t =5.423,P =0.000 07).There was no difference in the mortality and morbidity rates between two groups.Tumor recurrence rate was 6.25％ in UMD-SR group and 18.75％ in CSR group (x2 =0.133,P =0.285).Conclusions Ultrasound-guided methylene blue dyeing liver segmental resection can reduce the blood loss during operation, improve the safety of hepatectomy in case of hepatic carcinoma.

Objective To explore the impact of prenatal diagnosis on the early treatment and short and medium term outcome of neonatal pulmonary atresia with intact ventricle septum (PA/IVS) or critical pulmonary stenosis with intact ventricle septum (CPS/IVS). Methods According to the case-control method, twenty-eight neonates with (PA/IVS) or (CPS/IVS) who had percutaneous pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty (PBPV) surgery indications, were divided into the prenatal diagnosis group (n?=?15) and the postnatal diagnosis group (n?=?13). The prenatal diagnosis group was diagnosed in fetal period and the intervention program was since developed . The postnatal diagnosis group was referred from other hospitals, and the intervention program was developed after conifrmation of the diagnosis. All the neonates accepted the PBPV surgery after the hemodynamic parameters stable. All neonates were followed-up at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery. Clinical situations, echocardiography results, and interventional cardiology measurements were compared between two groups. Result The average age and weigh was 7.53?±?3.18 days and 3102.32?±?708.40 g respectively at the time of PBPV surgery in 28 neonates. Among them, 9 neonates were PA/IVS and 19 neonates were CPS/IVS. The mean follow-up time was 18.8?±?5.22 months and there were no death. The ages at admission and at the ifrst treatment were signiifcantly younger in the prenatal diagnosis group than those in the postnatal diagnosis group (P??0.05). Conclusion Prenatal diagnosis is helpful for the early intervention in neonates with PA/IVS and CPS/IVS, and can reduce the complications after surgery.

Objective:To investigate the clinical features of placental thrombosis complicated with fetal growth restriction(FGR),and to analyze its diagnosis and treatment methods. Methods:Combined with reviewing the relevant literatures, the clinical data of a case of placental thrombosis complicated with FGR was retrospectively analyzed. The patient with 32 1/7 weeks of gestation was hospitalized due to placental blood sinus found one month ago;at the same time FGR was found by ultrasound examination. The patient was intravenously given nutritional support treatment such as amino acid and glucose.At the same time, the patient was continuously given low-flow oxygen. Results:The patient received cesarean section at 35 2/7 weeks of gestation and a baby girl with 1 280 g weight and 32 cm length was gained;many blood sinus in the maternal surface of placenta were seen with the largest diameter of 3-4cm;the placenta was hypertrophic, weighted 540 g .After operation,the newborn was transferred to Department of Neonatology and followed up for 1 month.1 month later, the infant could eat by herself, other physical examinations were finished without any obvious abnormal findings and the newbron discharged from hospital after recovery. Conclusion:Placental thrombosis complicated with FGR is very common in clinic and this disease severely endangers the neonatal health. Early diagnosis and reasonable treatment can improve the pregnancy outcomes.

Objective To investigate the results of Cierny-Mader type Ⅳ posttraumatic long bone infection treated by en bloc resection combined with induced membrane technique.Methods A retrospective case series analysis was made on 36 patients with posttraumatic long bone infection treated by en bloc resection combined with induced membrane technique from January 2013 to January 2015.There were 30 male and 6 female patients between 21 and 68 years (mean,41 years).Infection control,bone union,function activity and complications were detected after operation.Results After debridement in the first stage,a segmental bone defect of 5.5 cm in length (range,2-10.9 cm) was seen in all patients.Seven patients needed a local flap transfer to cover the wound and five patients had a second debridement.Mean duration of systemic antibiotic use was 2 weeks (range,1-6 weeks) and mean time interval of second-stage bone grafting was 12 weeks after debridement (range,6-36 weeks).Mean follow-up was 29.5 months (range,24-45 months).One patient had recurrence and was cured with radical debridement and a permanent acrylic spacers insertion,with the cure rate of bone infection of 97％ (35/36).All patients achieved bone union with a mean duration of 5.9 months (range,4-8 months),and were able to walk independently.Thirty patients returned to work or pre-operative physical labor.No pain and re-fracture occurred.Six patients had adjacent joint stiffness.Conclusion En bloc resection combined with induced membrane technique is associated with radical debridement,decreased recurrence rate and limb salvage,indicating a simple and effective method for Cierny-Mader type Ⅳ posttraumatic long bone infection.