Objective To study the efficacy and side effects of Ganciclovir combined with L-ornithine-L-aspartate on infant cytomegalovirus(CMV) hepatitis.Methods Sixty infants with CMV hepatitis hospitalized in our hospital from Dec.2009 to Dec.2010 were treated with ganciclovir combined with L-ornithine-L- aspartate.The parameters observed in the study included the pre-and post-treatment data on total Bilirubin (TBIL),alanine aminotransferase (ALT),alkaline Phosphatase (AKP)and the retraction of liver and spleen,as well as the adverse reactions of the treatment.Results The treatment significantly decreased serum TBIL (t =5.74,P ＜ 0.05 ),ALT( t =2.92,P ＜ 0.05 ) and liver( t =8.27 P ＜ 0.05 ) and spleen volume ( t =5.03,P ＜0.05).However,side effects such as liver damage and rash occurred occasionally during the ganciclovir treatment.Intravenous infusion of L-omithine-L-aspartate caused side effects such as vomiting and other mild gastrointestinal reactions.Conclusion The treatment of Ganciclovir combined with L-ornithine-L-aspartate on infant cytomegalovirus hepatitis created good efficacy and can be considered as the first treatment choice.Though it is relatively safe,adverse reactions should be monitored during the treatment.

We set up the characteristic medical psychology teaching mode based on the talent training objectives for three-year clinical medical majors and the requirements of the course qualification exam.The mode includes the basic psychological and clinical psychological teaching content system based on cases and tasks.Case-based teaching and Problem-based learning were used and research report and net exam were employed as main assessment methods.Online teaching resources were explored through establishing excellent course website,medlical psychology website and psychological test web

Objective:To investigate the expression and clinical significance of effector T cell (Teff), regulatory T cell (Treg) and their cytokines in patients with vitiligo.Methods:84 patients with vitiligo (38 cases in stable stage, 46 cases in advanced stage) who were admitted to the Dermatology Department of the Dezhou People's Hospital between June 2018 and June 2019 and 30 healthy people (control group) were enrolled in the study. The levels of Teff subsets and Treg cells in peripheral blood were detected by flow cytometry. The levels of Teff subsets and Treg cells-associated cytokines were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The relationship between Teff subsets and Treg cells levels in peripheral blood, relationship between Teff subgroups, Treg cells-associated cytokines and course of vitiligo, skin lesion area were analyzed.Results:The levels of T helper cell (Th)17 and Th22 in peripheral blood of vitiligo group were significantly higher than those of control group, while levels of Treg cells were significantly lower than control group ( P<0.05). Compared with the stable vitiligo group, the levels of Th17 and Th22 in peripheral blood were higher and levels of Treg cells were lower in the advanced vitiligo group ( P<0.05). Treg cell level was negatively correlated with Th17 cell level ( r=-0.303, P=0.001), and negatively correlated with Th22 cell level ( r=-0.200, P=0.033). The levels of serum interleukin (IL)-17 and IL-22 in vitiligo group were significantly higher than those in control group, while the level of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) was significantly lower than that in control group ( P<0.05). Compared with the stable vitiligo group, levels of serum IL-17 and IL-22 were higher and level of TGF-β was lower in the advanced vitiligo group ( P<0.05). Correlation analysis showed that levels of IL-17 and IL-22 were positively correlated with skin lesion area ( r=0.361, 0.288, P<0.05), and level of TGF-β was negatively correlated with skin lesion area ( r=-0.312, P<0.05). Conclusions:Teff/Treg cells are unbalanced in patients with vitiligo, showing obvious shift to Teff subsets. The progression of vitiligo may be related to Teff subsets and Treg cells-associated cytokines.

Objective To observe the effect of Xinjia-Liangfu(XJLF)formula on human gastric cancer(SGC-7901)tumor growth in nude mice and its impact on survivinand Caspase-3 expression in tumor tissue. Methods The animal model of SGC-7901 xenografted nude mice was established, and all the mice were randomly divided into 6 groups, namely model control group, 5-Fu group, XJLF formula high-dose group, XJLF formula medium-dose group , XJLF formula low-dose group and drug combination group(XJLFformula medium-dose and 5-Fu). After 10 days of continuous treatment, tumor inhibition rate was calculated and the expression of Survivin and Caspase-3 was detected by immunohistochemistry techniques. Results The tumor inhibition rates of 5-Fu group, XJLF formula high-dose group, XJLF formula medium-dose group, XJLF formula low-dose group and drug combination group were 55.03%, 56.38%, 41.23%, 23.09%and 60.28%respectively, and the tumor inhibition rate of drug combination group was significantly increased compared to the model control group(P<0.05), 5-Fu group(P<0.05)and XJLF high-dose group(P<0.05) Meanwhile, the Caspase-3 expression was significantly up-regulated and the Survivin expression was significantly down-regulated in drug combination group(Caspase-3 was 77 539.74±50 912.5, Suvivin was 35 709.1±10404.4)compared to the model control group(Caspase-3 was 18 464.71±7 537.01,Suvivin was 63 449.4±50 498.8), P<0.05 or 0.01, 5-Fu groupCaspase-3 was (47 198.89±10 751.2), Suvivin was(37 016.8±6 024.4), P<0.05 or 0.01and XJLF formula high-dose groupCaspase-3was (44213.57±7041.6), Suvivin was (38811.1±7313.0)respectively. Conclusion The tumor inhibition rate of drug combination group was higher than XJLF formula high-dose group and 5-Fu group. Also combination group hadstronger effect compared to model control group in terms of down-regulation of Caspase-3 expression and up-regulation of Survivin expression, which indicates a benefit ofXJLF and 5-Fu combination treatment.

Objective To observe changes of the pancreas after limb ischemia reperfusion, and the protective effect of taurine (Tau) postconditioning. Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into control group (Control), limb ischemia reperfusion (LIR) group, and taurine postconditioning (Tau) group (n=8 for each group). Plasma contents of xanthine oxidase (XOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), pancreatic amylase (AMS), pancreatic lipase (LPS) and trypsin were detected in three groups. Morphological changes of the pancreas were observed using optical microscopy. The expressions of anti-C/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) in pancreas were analyzed by immunohistochemistry assay. TUNEL staining was performed to estimate the apoptosis of pancre-atic cells. Results Compared with the control group and Tau group, plasma contents of MDA, XOD, ROS, AMS, LPS, and trypsin were significantly increased in LIR group, but the level of SOD was significantly lower in LIR group ( P<0.05). HE staining showed that acinar structure was disrupted , pancreatic lobule gap widened, stromal vascular dilatation and conges-tion were observed in LIR group. The perivascular infiltration of inflammatory cells appeared, islet cells were damaged with irregular islet. The immunohistochemical analysis showed the increased expression of CHOP in pancreas in LIR group than that of Tau group. And the pancreatic apoptosis was enhanced in LIR group detected by TUNEL staining. Conclusion Tau-rine postconditioning can ameliorate pancreatic injury following limb ischemia reperfusion, which may be related to the inhi-bition of oxidative stress, down-regulation of CHOP expression, thereby reducing endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis.

Objective To examine the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels with arterial stiffness and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in elderly hypertension patients.Methods We recruited 166 elderly patients [mean age,(80.8 ± 6.2) years] with primary hypertension.Arterial stiffness was assessed by carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV).Left ventricular mass index (LVMI) was determined according to the Devereux formula.Based on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels,the patients were divided into two groups,the low 25-hydroxyvitamin D group (＜20 μg/L)and the high 25-hydroxyvitamin D group (≥20 μg/L).Results Faster cfPWV and larger LVMI values were observed in the low 25-hydroxyvitamin D group as compared with the high 25-hydroxyvitamin Dgroup [(15.00±3.04) m/s vs.(11.26±3.09) m/s;(120.14±25.82) g/m2 vs.(96.74±23.10) g/m2 ; t=-6.79,-5.16,respectively; both P=0.000].Multiple liner regression analysis showed that the 25-hydroxyvitamin D level was independently associated with LVMI (β=0.215,P=0.001) and cfPWV (β=-0.469,P＜0.001).Conclusions Serum 25-hyroxyvitamin D is independently associated with arterial stiffness,LVH Vitamin D may play an important role in the pathogenesis of arterial stiffness and LVH in elderly hypertension patients.

Objective:To observe the influences of Xuenaoxin capsule on the levels of endothelin(ET)and calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP)and neurological deficit extent in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Methods:A randomized, positive drug controlled clinical trial design was used,59 cases of acute cerebral infarction with qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome were randomly divided into treatment group(30cases)and control group(29cases).The treatment group was treated with Xuenaoxin capsule,3 times a day,4 pills each time and the control group was treated with Nimodiping,3 times a day,20mg each time.Both groups had 14 days as a treatment course.The changes of levels of endothelin(ET)and calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP)in plasma as well as neurological deficit were measured and compared.Results:The plasma ET in treatment group (57.658?14.877)pg/L were significantly lower than those in control group(70.456?17.059)pg/L,but the plasma CGRP(84.404? 8.705)ng/L was higher than that in the control group(78.402?10.699)ng/L on the 14th day.The differences were both significant (P=0.0032,P=0.0213).The results showed that the total effective rate of Xuenaoxin capsule on improving clinical symptoms of patients with acute ischemic stroke was 76.67%and very superior to that of Nimodiping(P=0.0035).Conclusion:Xuenaoxin capsule could reduce neurological deficit extent,and improve the prognosis of patients with acute cerebral infarction by means of regulating ET and CGRP.

AIM: To observe the changes of morphology, the activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO) and membrane pump activities of spleen tissue in acute renal failure (ARF) rabbits, and to inquire into the role of spleen on pathogenesis of immune function disorders during ARF. METHODS: 42 rabbits were divided into control group, HgCl_2 group and glycerinum group. The ARF model was established by hypodermic injection of 1% HgCl_2 at dose of 1.3 mL/kg in HgCl_2 group, intramuscularly injection of 50% glycerinum at dose of 10 mL/kg in glycerinum group, respectively, and the animals were divided into the 12 h, 24 h, 48 h secondary groups (6 rabbits each group). At different time points, the rabbits were cannulated to facilitate the collection of blood sample to examine the biochemical indexes of renal function. The spleen microscopic sections were prepared for observing the morphology. The spleen homogenate was made for determining the activities of MPO and membrane pumping. RESULTS: Pathological sections of spleen showed that the different degree of congestion was found and spleen trabecula was increased in two model groups at multiple-time points. The MPO activity of spleen homogenate in HgCl_2 group and glycerinum group at all time points were obviously higher than that in control group, and at 24 h, the MPO activitie in two model groups was significantly increased than that in the same group at 12 h and 48 h. The activities of Na~+-K~+-ATPase, Ca~(2+)-ATPase, Mg~(2+)-ATPase, Ca~(2+)-Mg~(2+)-ATPase of spleen homogenate in two model groups at multiple time points were significantly lower than those in control group. Following ARF development, the ATPase activitie in two model groups at 48 h was lower than that at 12 h except the Mg~(2+)-ATPase in glycerinum group. CONCLUSION: Spleen as an immune organ has histological damage, arrest of polymorphonuclear neutrophils and dysfunction of membrane pump during the development of ARF in rabbits, leading to immune disorders.

Objective To approach the effects of full Marathon on striated muscle and renal function of Marathon amateurs without complaints. Methods A prospective self-paired design study was conducted. The amateurs without body discomfort, hematuria, brown urine, or persistent muscle pain within 1 week after the 2012 Xiamen International Marathon Race were enrolled voluntarily. The peripheral blood and random urine specimens of all subjects under static status 1 week before the race and after the race instantly (within 10 minutes after finishing the race) were collected to detect markers of renal function and striated muscle injury. Results Sixty-one subjects were included in the final analysis of the study with full Marathon of 42.195 km and mean race time of (297.05± 55.60) minutes. Compared with those under static status before the race, the markers of renal function including the levels of urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucusamidase [NAG (U/L): 64.00 (54.50, 85.50) vs. 9.50 (8.10, 11.50)], urinary β2-microspheres protein [β2-MG (μg/L): 261.00 (128.50, 1 608.00) vs. 66.60 (33.75, 123.00)], random urinary creatinine [UCr (μmol/L): 19 066.56±10 938.31 vs. 5 872.52±4 363.20] and serum creatinine [SCr (μmol/L): 129.97±25.84 vs. 97.39±14.51] immediately after the race were significantly increased (all P < 0.01); the markers of muscle injury including the levels of serum creatine kinase [CK (U/L): 864.00 (504.00, 1 644.00) vs. 164.00 (128.00, 256.00)], lactic dehydrogenase [LDH (U/L): 383.26±141.69 vs. 182.23±41.12], myoglobin [Mb (mg/L): 1 880.00 (1 080.00, 3 300.00) vs. 42.00 (36.00, 54.50)], alanine aminotransferase [ALT (U/L): 27.0 (19.5, 38.0) vs. 24.0 (15.0, 29.5)] and aspartate transaminase [AST (U/L): 52.07±25.13 vs. 28.28±11.86] were also significantly increased (all P < 0.01), and the increase in CK, Mb, and LDH were more significant. It was shown by correlation analysis that CK after race was negatively correlated with age (r = -0.352, P = 0.005) and body mass index (r = -0.271, P = 0.035), and it was positively correlated with racing time (r = 0.387, P = 0.002) and urinary β2-MG after the race instantly (r = 0.364, P = 0.004). Mb after race was negatively correlated with body mass index (r = -0.331, P = 0.009), and it was positively correlated with urinary β2-MG after the race instantly (r = 0.315, P = 0.013). LDH after race was negatively correlated with age (r = -0.275, P = 0.032) and body mass index (r = -0.377, P = 0.003), and it was positively correlated with urinary β2-MG after the race instantly (r = 0.424, P = 0.001). Conclusion Full Marathon could significantly impact striated muscle and renal function of Marathon amateurs without complaints.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical outcomes rating scale for heart failure (HF) based on patients' report.

METHODSTCM clinical outcomes rating scale for HF (TCM-HF-PRO) were evaluated based on 340 HF patients' report from multiple centers. The completion of the investigation was recorded. Cronbach's α coefficient and split-half reliability were used for reliability analysis, and factor analysis was used to assess the construct validity of the rating scale. Pearson correlation analysis was then used for criterion validity analysis. Discriminant analysis was used to assess the responsiveness of the scale. All 340 HF patients having complete TCM-HF-PRO data were assigned to the treatment group and the control group by central randomization. The total TCM-HF-PRO scores of the two groups were compared using paired t-test to reflect the longitude responsiveness of the scale before treatment and at week 2 after treatment.

RESULTS(1) The recycling rate of the scale was 100.0%. One of them was not filled completely, which was rejected thereby. So the completion rate was 99.7%. The completion time for TCM-HF-PRO scale ranged 15 to 25 min. (2) The Cronbach's α coefficient of rating scale was 0.903, split-half reliability was 0.844 and 0.849. (3) Confirmatory factor analysis showed that 7 factors and items formed according to maximum load factor basically coincided with the construct of the rating scale, 7 factors accumulated contribution rate was 43.8%. TCM clinical outcomes rating scale for HF based on patients' report was relatively better correlated with the Minnesota living with HF questionnaire (r = 0.726, P < 0.01). (4) Discriminant analysis showed that the rating scale correctly classified more than 78.8% of case studies having confirmed initial differential diagnosis by experts. The total scale of the rating scale decreased more in the two group after treatment, with significant difference as compared with before treatment (P < 0.01.

CONCLUSIONTCM clinical outcomes rating scale for HF based on patients' report had good reliability, validity and responsiveness, hence it could be used to assess clinical efficacy for HF patients.

Diagnosis, Differential ; Discriminant Analysis ; Factor Analysis, Statistical ; Heart Failure ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; standards ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires