VFP Database Management System was applied in the establishment of the first Chinese Medicine Leaf Morphological-venation Pattern (LMVP) Identification Database Management. It stores 46 species of Chinese medicine confusing LMVP identification criteria (characteristics) and its 10 kinds of basic information, as well as 117 families with a total of 358 species of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and plant references document when study-ing in the TCM identification and methodology. It can provide query identification criteria (features), literature, and data for statistical analysis. It is the technology platform for the implementation, promotion and improvement of LMVP identification method, and further development on LMVP data mining. This database has a simple structure, multiple functions and applications, convenient management and maintenance, which are suitable for teaching.

Objective To compare the outcomes of total hip replacement and minimally invasive dynamic hip screw in treating osteoporotic femoral intertrochanterie fractures.Methods Retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 56 patients with osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures who came to our hospital from July,2008-June,2012.Twenty eight cases who accepted minimally invasive dynamic hip screw were divided into the control group while 28 cases who accepted total hip replacement were divided into the experimental group.The blood loss and postoperative drainage,operative time,situation of implant loosening,the occurrence of postoperative complications and the clinical curative effect were compared between two groups.Results The differences in operative time,blood loss,and postoperative drainage flow,limited weight-bearing after operation was statistically significant between two group[(96.37 ± 20.42)min,(529.85±73.82) ml,(7.46±1.23) dvs (66.84±18.63)min,(152.79±37.35) ml,(14.32±2.62)d,t=5.653,24.117,12.542,P＜0.05].The differences in FRS score and Harris score between twogroups was not statistically significant [(27.75±3.59),(89.84±4.17) vs (26.41±3.16),(88.68±3.92),P＞ 0.05].The incidence in internal fixation loosening varied significantly with different degree of osteoporosis in the control group (66.7％vs18.8％,x2 =4.745,P ＜ 0.05) but not in the experimental group (11.1％ vs 10.0％,P＞0.05).Complication rate of the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group (3.6％vs 28.6％,x2 =4.766,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions For the elder patients with osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures,the selection of surgical approach should be based on the patient's individual circumstances and the degree of osteoporosis.In the same time,attention should be paid to anti-osteoporosis therapy after operation.

Objective To investigate the effect of improved bone plate fixation and bone grafting in the treat ment of intra-articular calcaneal fracture.Methods 80 patients with intra-articular calcaneal fractures were randomly divided into the two groups.The non-bone graft group(47 feet in 40 patients)was given improved bone plate fixation.The bone graft group(50 feet in 40 patients)was given improved bone plate fixation and bone grafting.Results The incidence rate of complication in the non-bone graft group was 25.0％ and that in the bone graft group was 19.1％.The difference between the two groups was not significant(x2 =0.21,P ＞ 0.05).Postoperative Bhler's angle and calcaneal height between the two groups had significant differences (t =14.5,16.99,all P ＜ 0.05).The excellent rate of Maryland functionality in non-bone graft group was 66.0％,which was significantly lower than 86.0％ in the bone graft group(x2 =5.38,P ＜ 0.05).The average full weight bearing time between the two groups had significant difference (t =11.17,P ＜ 0.05).Bhler's angle after 1 year and forwa rd Bhler's angle loss of the non-bone graft group had significant differences compared with the bone graft group (t =29.76,9.81,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Improved bone plate fixation and bone grafting in the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fracture can obtain better results and avoid the long-term loss of reduction.

Objective To study a kind of quantitative diagnosis method with ultrasound tissue characterization on liver fibrosis of the patients with chronic hepatitis B.Methods Measuring the gray scales of the two dimensional ultrasonography of the patients and compare the gray scales with the fibrosis degrees on histopathology of the patients and finding the differences among every two groups.Results The differences of the gray scales compared with the fibrosis degrees on histopathology were meaningful on statistics( F = 34.3, P

Herpesviruses is one of the most common human infectious diseases, which can be divided into different types based on clinical infection degree.Herpes simplex virus usually results in buccal and genital mucocutaneous infections, while cytomegalovirus is the most common opportunistic pathogen associated with significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised hosts, especially in transplant and cancer patients.Although nucleoside analogues are effective antiviral drugs, the emergence of drug-resistant viruses has created a barrier for the treatment of herpesviruses infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.Therefore, novel therapeutic agents are needed to avoid the limitations of drug resistance.In this article, research progress in the therapeutic agents for drug-resistant herpesviruses was reviewed from the aspects of non-nucleoside analogues, novel antiviral targets and newly antiviral mechanisms.

Objective:To study influence of renal sympathetic denervation (RDN)on cardiac function of dogs with heart failure (HF).Methods:A total of 40 dogs were randomly and equally divided into RDN group [received bilat- eral renal artery radiofrequency ablation (RFA)]and model group (only received femoral puncture).Pacemaker was implanted in every dog,and dog HF model was established using rapid right ventricular pacing.Cardiac and re-nal function indexes,BNP and sympathetic activity index levels were observed and compared between two groups be- fore RFA/sham operation,instant and four weeks after model establishment.Results:After operation four weeks, compared with model group,there were significant reductions in levels of epinephrine (E)[(362.69±42.54)ng/ml vs.(290.36±42.32)ng/ml],renin (R)[(305.46± 39.68)ng/ml vs.(230.04±32.80)ng/ml],aldosterone (AD)[(408.00±38.56)ng/ml vs.(246.00± 48.37)ng/ml],angiotensin Ⅱ (ATⅡ)[(280.00±48.08)pg/ml vs.(172.00±25.04)pg/ml]and norepinephrine (NE)[(425.65±50.54)ng/ml vs.(316.76±46.29)ng/ml]in RDN group (P<0.05 all);there were significant reductions in HR,respiratory rate (RR)and BNP level in RDN group,P<0.05 all;there were significant rise in SBP,LVEF,CO,CI,left ventricular pressure maximal rising rate (+dp/dtmax),left ventricular pressure maximal dropping rate (-dp/dtmax)and left ventricular end-systolic pressure (LVESP),and significant reductions in left ventricular end-systolic dimension (LVESd),left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVEDd)and left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP)in RDN group,P<0.05 all.Conclusion:RDN can decrease renal sympathetic activity,improve heart function,inhibit myocardial remode- ling,its therapeutic effect is significant

Objective To observe and identify the microorganism isolated from diseased and dead Ctenogobius gymnauchen cultured in seawater near the Daya Bay of south China sea.Methods GDLAMI-1210 strain was isolated from the diseased Ctenogobius gymnauchen(Bleeker).We applied physiological and biochemical characteristics in the bacterial classification.In order to confirm the results,we amplified a 1438 bp sequence of GDLAMI-1210's 16 S rRNA(HM 362434)and compared with other sequence in GenBank,and followed by artificial infection.Results The GDLAMI-1210 strain was Gram-negative and in a shape of short rod with single polar flagellum.The homology analysis and phylogenetic study showed that the 16 S rRNA sequence of GDLAMI-1210 has the highest similarity to Vibrio sp.espec Vibrio vulnificus,showing 99% identity.Conclusions To our knowledge,this is the first report that the causative pathogen,Vibrio sp,leads to the mortality of Ctenogobius gymnauchen(Bleeker).

Objective To assess the potential of whole blood IFN-γassay for diagnosing mycobacterium in rhesus macaques.Methods Firstly, basic serum IFN-γconcentrations of TST-negative and -positive rhesus macaques were detected.Then, heparinized whole blood from TST-negative and-positive rhesus macaques was incubated with PBS and 200 IU bovine-PPD ( tuberculin purified protein derivative ) for about 24 h, respectively.The supernatant plasma were harvested and used to determine the concentrations of IFN-γ.The results of plasma IFN-γconcentrations and stimulation index ( SI) were used to analyze the diagnostic potential of the whole blood IFN-γassay.Results The basic serum concentrations of IFN-γfor the TST-positive monkeys were significantly higher than that of the TST-negative macaques, showing a high coefficient of variation.There was no significant effect on the production of IFN-γin the TST-negative macaques.While significantly elevation of IFN-γconcentrations was found in stimulated plasma of TST-positive macaques (P<0.01).The SI of TST-positive macaques was significantly higher than the TST-negative ones.ROC curve analysis revealed that IFN-γconcentrations and SI could be used as evaluation index of whole blood IFN-γassay.Conclusions Based on a small sample experiment we have demonstrated that whole blood IFN-γassay may be one possible auxiliary diagnostic method for tuberculin skin test.

Objective: To observe influence of long-term exercise training on carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) in patients with mild-moderate hypertension. Methods: A total of 92 patients with essential mild-moderate hypertension were randomly divided into routine treatment group (n=46) and exercise group (n=46, received exercise training based on routine treatment) according to number table. All patients were followed up for one year, and the blood pressure, carotid artery diameter and carotid IMT were measured, compared and analyzed in two groups before and after treatment. Results: There was no significant difference in systolic and diastolic blood pressure before treatment between two groups (P＞0.05). Compared with baseline value, there were significant decrease in systolic blood pressure [(176.66±l1.78)mmHg vs. (130.89±13.01)mmHg], diastolic blood pressure [(101.43±6.41)mmHg vs. (81.71±8.45)mmHg], carotid artery diameter [(6.62±0.97)mm vs. (6.22±1.01)mm] and carotid IMT [(0.98±0.12)mm vs. (0.84±0.11)mm] in exercise group after one-year training (P<0.05 all), and they were all significantly lower than those of routine treatment group (P<0.05 all ). Conclusion: Long-term exercise training can effectively control blood pressure, decrease carotid artery diameter and carotid intima-media thickness.

Background:Chronic constipation is a major cause of impaired quality of life in modern society. Reasonable and effective management of chronic constipation could be achieved based on the principle of evidence-based medicine and the modern concept of constipation,and this is a challenge facing the clinicians. Aims:To investigate the role of barium-based colonic transit detection in diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation. Methods:Fifty patients with chronic constipation from Apr. 2013 to Oct. 2014 at the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups,control group and individualized treatment group. Patients in individualized treatment group received 20 barium markers orally and abdominal plain radiography was performed 48 and 72 hours later,respectively for calculating the colonic transit index. According to the type of colonic transition and the characteristics of colonic motility estimated by colonic transit index and clinical manifestations,an individualized therapeutic regimen was formulated and the efficacy was evaluated. Patients in control group were treated empirically according to the clinical manifestations. Results:Mosapride and lactulose or polyethylene glycol were administered orally in control group;when abdominal pain or abdominal distension was predominant,pinaverium bromide or trimebutine was used respectively instead of mosapride. Barium-based colonic transit detection revealed that 9 patients in individualized treatment group were slow transit constipation,6 were outlet obstructive constipation and 8 were the mixed type. After 2 weeks of empirical or individualized treatment,the defecation rates of the two groups were 24. 0%(6 / 25)and 52. 2%(12 / 23)within 24 hours and 64. 0%(16 / 25)and 87. 0%(20 / 23)within 48 hours,respectively(P all < 0. 05). Conclusions:Barium-based colonic transit detection is a simple,economical and practical modality for guiding the individualized treatment in patients with chronic constipation.