ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic efficacy ofacupoint thread embedding in treating hyperlipidemia, and to explore a treatment method with valid efficacy and few side effects.MethodSixty patients with hyperlipidemia were randomized into a thread embedding group and a medication group, 30 cases ineach group. The thread embedding group was intervened by thread embedding at Zhongwan (CV12), Tianshu (ST25), Fenglong (ST40), and Zusanli (ST36), once a week; the medication group was by taking Xue Zhi Kang capsules, two capsules each time, twice a day. The two groups both received treatment for 8 weeks. The clinical efficacy, total cholesterol (Chol), and triglyceride levels were observed before and after treatment.ResultThe total effective rate was 86.7% in the thread embedding group versus 83.3% in the medication group, and the difference was statistically insignificant (P>0.05). After 4-week treatment, the transaminase level increased in 3.3% of the patients in the medication group, while no one showed an increased transaminase level in the thread embedding group. After 8-week treatment, the observed indexes were increased in the medication group, while those in the thread embedding group were still stable.ConclusionAcupoint thread embedding is effective in treating hyperlipidemia, and the effect is durable with few side effects.

Objective To explore the value of adenosine deaminase (ADA),interferon (IFN)-γand soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R) in differential diagnosis of tuberculous and malignant pleural effusion.Method The ADA activity,IFN-γ and sIL-2R levels of 48 patients with tuberculous pleural effusions and 32 patients with malignant pleural effusion were measured by colorimetry and ELISA respectively.Results The ADA activity,IFN-γand sIL-2R level in tuberculous pleural effusion was higher than that in malignant pleural effusion (P < 0.05).According to the receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve,when 45 U/L was regarded as critical value of ADA,the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of ADA in diagnosing tuberculous pleural effusion was 82%,91% and 86% ; when 100 ng/L was regarded as critical value of IFN-7,it was 85%,94% and 89%; when 450 μg/L was regarded as critical value of sIL-2R,it was84%,81% and 83%.When combined detection of three targets was done.it was 88%,100% and 94%.Conclusion The combined detection of ADA,IFN-γand sIL-2R can improve sensitivity,specificity and accuracy in diagnosing tuberculous pleurisy.

Objective To evaluate the effect of emulsified isoflurane on cognitive function in rats.Methods Seventy-two adult male SD rats,aged 8 weeks,weighing 250-300 g,were randomly divided into 3 groups:normal control group (group C,n =12),intralipid group(group E,n =12),and 8％ emulsified isoflurane group ( group EI,n =48).Morris water maze test was performed at 2 h after administration in group E and at 2 h,1,7,14 d after administration in 12 rats at each time point in group EI.The escape latency,staying time at the original platform quadrant,frequency of crossing the original platform and swimming speed were recorded.Orbital blood samples were taken from 6 rats in each group after water maze test for determination of the plasma corticosterone concentration,and then the animals were sacrificed and their hippocampi were removed for determination of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF) contents.Brains were removed from another 6 rats in each group after water maze test for determination of the expression of BDNF and NGF in DG,CA3,CA2,CA1 of hippocampus.Results Compared with group C,in group EI the escape latency at 2 h after administration was prolonged,staying time at the original platform quadrant was shortened,the expression of BDNF in DG and CA3 of hippocampus was down-regulated and the BDNF content in hippocampus was decreased at 2 h and 1 d after administration( P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01).The escape latency was shortened and staying time at the original platform quadrant was prolonged at 7 and 14 d after administration,the content of NGF in hippocampus was increased at 1,7 and 14 d after administration and the expression of BDNF in DG and CA3 of hippocampus was up-regulated at 1d after administration as compared with those at 2 h after administration in group E1( P ＜ 0.05 or 0.01).There was no significant difference in the variables mentioned above between groups E and C( P ＞ 0.05 ).There was no significant difference in plasma corticosterone concentration among the 3 groups ( P ＞ 0.01 ).Conclusion The mechanism by which emulsified isoflurane results in transient cognitive impairment in rats is related to down-regulating the expression of BDNF in hippocampus,but not related to corticosterone and NGF.

Objective To investigate effect of carnosine on oxygen glucose deprivation/reperfusion ( OGD/RP) induced injury in rat brain slices. Methods Injury of brain slices was determined by TTC methods.The contents of ATP, ADP and AMP were determined by high performance liquid chromatography.Reactive Oxygen species ( ROS) were determined by fluorescence methods.Results Compared with control group, rat hippocampal slices were significantly damaged by OGD/RP, indicated by light color and decreased A490 nm value of TTC staining.Meanwhile the contents of ATP and ADP were significantly decreased, and the content of AMP and ROS were significantly increased, the difference between two group was significant ( P<0.01).Pre-incubation with Carnosine (1000, 200, 40 μg/mL) significantly inhibited the light color and decreased A490 nm value of TTC staining, increased the contents of ATP, ADP and AMP, and decreased the content of ROS, the difference between two group was significant ( P <0.01 ) . Conclusion Carnosine can protect rat hippocampal slices against injury induced by OGD/RP, which may relate to improve the energy metabolism and strengthen the ability of anti-oxidative stress.

Objective To investigate the clinical application of parenteral nutrition drugs and promote the rational use of drugs.Methods The data of parenteral nutrition drugs used in our hospital were analyzed,including the quantity,the amount of money,the scope and purpose,etc.The rationality of drug use was reviewed by prescription comment simultaneously.Results On similar medicines comparison,the fat emulsion,amino acids (17) and glucose (11％) injection (1440mL) and fat emulsion and amino acids (18) injection (1 000mL),which were designed according to the basal metabolic rate in patients were far greater than the fat emulsion,amino acids(17) and glucose (11％) injection (1 920mL) of the added value of design.And the balanced amino acid preparations in compound amino acid in 18 AA-Ⅳ usage,was far greater than 18 AA-Ⅱ and 18 AA.Fat emulsion preparation with concentration of 20％ dosage was bigger,because the price advantage,ordinary long-chain fat milk consumption was greater than the long chain fatty milk.In terms of drug use rationality,the usage,dosage,compatibility and adverse reactions of parenteral nutrition drugs were analyzed.The dosage,frequency and compatibility problems still needed to be improved.Conclusion The use of parenteral nutrition drugs were basic reasonable,but we should strictly control the indications for parenteral nutrition support,such as drug compatibility,using frequency to strengthen management and reasonable application of drugs to improve medication safety.

OBJECTIVE:To standardize the clinical use of adjuvant therapy drugs. METHODS:To establish the clinical use management mode of adjuvant therapy drugs in our hospital and summarize the usage amount and irrational drug use of adjuvant therapy drugs before and after implementing the management,and the management effect was assessed. RESULTS:The manage-ment mode of adjuvant treatment drugs in our hospital included ensuring the directory for adjuvant therapy drugs,establishing the management system and ensuring its basic principles,then conducting drug use review with the ranking of drug dosages and mak-ing full use of evidence-based medical evidence,as well as developing principle of classification disposal for the irrational drug use (off-indications,overdose,ultra treatment) of adjuvant therapy drugs. After more than one year of management practice,the use of adjuvant therapy drugs in our hospital is increasingly standardized. The sales amount of adjuvant therapy drugs to all drugs was reduced from 20.90％ before management(Aug. 2014-Jul. 2015)to 15.99％(reduced by 5％)after management(Aug. 2015-Jul. 2016). Compared with Aug. 2015,the sales amount of 48 varieties in the 93 adjuvant therapy drugs was dropped more than 15％in Aug. 2016,and irrational drug use decreased obviously. CONCLUSIONS:The established management mode of adjuvant thera-py drugs in our hospital has effectively improved clinical rational drug use and reduced medical costs.

Optically pure α-substituted propanoic acids and their derivatives represent as an important kind of organic building blocks and key intermediates,which has been widely used in the synthesis of chiral drugs.Some of them have been used directly as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),such as ibuprofen,naproxen,ketoprofen and so on.Dihydroartemisinic acid (DHAA),the same structure as the α-substituted propanic acids,is a key intermediate for the synthesis of artemisinin,the most effective and current used anti-malarial drug.Therefore,the asymmetric synthesis of α-substituted propanoic acids is always a hot topic for chemical scientists.Asymmetric catalytic hydrogenation attracts more and more attentions because of its atom economy and efficiency.This dissertation will disclose the asymmetric synthesis of α-substituted propanoic acids using transition metal-complex as a chiral catalyst.

Objective To explore the clinical manifestations,diagnosis and treatment,restoration of disease and immune function change of pediatric patients infected by cytomegalovirus (CMV). Methods The clinical manifestations of 52 CMV patients:15 cases (29%) of common infections,12 cases (23%) of hepatitis,11cases (21%) of inflammatory reactions,6 cases (12%) of pneumonia,4 cases (7%) of rash,2 cases (4%) of CMV encephalitis and 2 cases of (4%) intrauterine growth restriction. The examination of peripheral blood,including leucocyte counts and classification and platelet counts,were performed twice,6 ?L/time. C-reaction protein (CRP) using femoral vein were tested right after admission and during treatment period. The molecular biology technique was used to detect pathogens. Liver function examination was also performed. Moreover,the examination of cell immune function was done using the flow cytometer to test lymphocyte counts.Results 1.Blood test:white blood counts of 2 cases (4%) exceeded 20?109 L-1,and 18 cases (35%) in the area of (10-20)?109 L-1,the other patients were all normal.The lymphocyte counts in 46 cases (88%) increased and the thrombocyte counts in 12 cases (23%) were less than 100?109 L-1,the lymphocyte and thrombocyte counts of other patients were all normal.2.CRP:11 cases (21%) exceeded 20 mg/L,others were

Objective:To investigate the effects of tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBH) on the expression of second mitochondria-derived activator of caspase (Smac) and X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP) in mitochondrial pathway after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats.Methods:From March to December in 2019, 45 healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham-operation, model and TBH groups. Rat models of cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury were established by ligation of the left carotid artery. Rat neurological function was evaluated to exclude the rats that failed in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury induction. Ten rats were left in each group. At 0.5 and 12 hours after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, rats in the TBH group were treated by intragastric administration of 12.5 mg/kg TBH and those in the sham-operation and model groups were identically treated by intragastric administration of equal volume of 0.9% sodium chloride injection. After 24 hours of reperfusion, rat neurological function was assessed in each group. Then the rats were killed and the brains were harvested. Apoptosis of nerve cells was detected by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end-labeling (TUNEL) assay. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in the brain tissue were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. XIAP- and Smac-positive cell count and protein expression were determined by immunohistochemical staining and western blot assay, respectively.Results:Rat neurological function score in the TBH group was significantly lower than that in the model group [(1.36 ± 0.49) points vs. (3.73 ± 0.97) points, t = 6.896, P < 0.001]. In the TBH group, a large number of apoptotic nerve cells were found in the ischemic cerebral cortex, but the number of apoptotic nerve cells in the TBH group was significantly smaller than that in the model group. In the model group, SOD level was significantly lower, MDA, TNF-α and IL-1β levels were significantly higher compared with the sham-operation group [SOD: (51.94 ± 3.46) U/mg vs. (70.68 ± 2.67) U/mg, t = 13.560, P < 0.001; MDA: (5.69 ± 0.78) nmol/mg vs. (1.20 ± 0.96) nmol/mg, t = 11.479, P < 0.001; TNF-α: (89.36 ± 9.84) pg/mg vs. (40.53 ± 4.35) pg/mg, t = 14.353, P < 0.001; IL-1β: (41.35 ± 6.79) pg/mg vs. (17.22 ± 2.31) pg/mg, t = 10.639, P < 0.001]. In the TBH group, SOD level was significantly higher, MDA, TNF-α and IL-1β levels were significantly lower compared with the model group [SOD: (51.94 ± 3.46) U/mg vs. (68.84 ± 5.03) U/mg, t = 8.754, P < 0.001; MDA: (5.69 ± 0.78) nmol/mg vs. (2.46 ± 0.48) nmol/mg, t = 11.153, P < 0.001; TNF-α: (89.36 ± 9.84) pg/mg vs. (57.64 ± 6.22) pg/mg, t = 8.617, P < 0.001; IL-1β: (41.35 ± 6.79) pg/mg vs. (23.84 ± 5.48) pg/mg, t = 6.346, P < 0.001]. XIAP- and Smac-positive cell count and protein expression in the model group were significantly greater than those in the sham-operation group [XIAP-positive cell count: (22.63 ± 4.37) vs. (12.39 ± 3.18), t = 5.992, P < 0.001, Smac-positive cell count: (47.58 ± 6.94) vs. (5.64 ± 1.35), t = 18.759, P < 0.001; XIAP protein expression: (0.53 ± 0.08) vs. (0.24 ± 0.05), t = 9.721, P < 0.001; Smac protein expression: (0.92 ± 0.15) > ( 0.36 ± 0.05), t = 11.200, P < 0.001 ]. In the TBH group, XIAP-positive cell count and XIAP protein expression were significantly higher and Smac-positive cell count and Smac protein expression were significantly lower compared with the model group [XIAP-positive cell count: (36.78 ± 5.26) vs. (22.63 ± 4.37), t = 6.543, P < 0.001, Smac-positive cell count: (31.74 ± 4.26) vs. (47.58 ± 6.94), t = 6.151, P < 0.001; XIAP protein expression: (0.79 ± 0.10) vs. (0.53 ± 0.08), t = 6.420, P < 0.001, Smac protein expression: (0.70 ± 0.09) vs. (0.92 ± 0.15), t = 3.977, P < 0.001]. Conclusion:TBH can effectively reduce neuronal apoptosis, oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, which may be related to the regulation of XIAP and Smac signaling pathways.

Professor LI Zhi-dao, according to acupoint selection of syndrome differentiation in TCM basic theory, concluded a new therapy, namely "tonifying three qi" that is mainly based on three acupoints in the Conception Vessel. This method is consisted of Danzhong (CV 17), Zhongwan (CV 12) and Qihai (CV 6) in the Conception Vessel, which could successively nourish clear qi, stomach qi and original qi. In clinic, according to the severity of symptoms of three qi, the acupoints are selected flexibly, which could respectively treat deficiency of heart-lung qi, deficiency of stomach-spleen qi and deficiency of original qi. Some examples are also given in the article.
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