Objective To investigate the effect of propofol on the heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)expression in rats with H_2O_2-mediated damage to cultured cardiac myocytes.Methods Primary cultured new-born rat cardiac myocytes were divided into 8 groups:control,H_2O_2 group,low dose propofol (LP) group,middle dose propofol(MP)group,high dose propofol(HP)group,LP +ZnPP Ⅸ group.MP+ZnPP Ⅸ group and HP+ZnPP Ⅸ group.The cells in all groups were incubated for 6 h.The concentration of malondialdehyde(MDA),activity of superoxid dismuase(SOD),mitochondria and Caspase-3,and the expression of HO-1 were determined.Results As compared with H_2O_2 group,the HO-1 expression,and the activity of SOD and mitochondria were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and activity of Caspase-3 and concentration of MDA was decreased(P<0.05)in MP and HP groups.As compared with LP,MP and HP groups respectively.the HO-1 expression and SOD activity were significantly decreased and the concentration of MDA increased in LP+ZnPP IX,MP+ZnPP Ⅸ and HP+ZnPP Ⅸ groups(P<0.05,P<0.01),while Caspase-3 activity was significantly increased in MP+ZnPP IX and HP+ZnPP IX(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Propofol can protect cardiac myocytes against H_2O_2-mediated cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner,and increase the HO-1 expression,which may partly mediate cytoprotective effects of propofol.

Objective To test the reliability and validity of the Chinese version STRATIFY (St Thomas Risk Assessment Tool in Falling Elderly Inpatients) for geriatric inpatients.Methods The scale was translated and 404 geriatric inpatients were evaluated by the Chinese version STRATIFY and evaluate its reliability and validity.Results Chinese version STRATIFY was found with good feasibility.The Pearson correlation coefficient of reliability between testers was 0.951,the retest reliability was 0.885,internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's αt) was 0.523.The values of item-total correlation was over 0.3.The distinguish validity in difference of STRATIFY scores between groups with/without fall history was statistically significant.Predictive validity was moderate,the best cut-off point was determined at 2 points,and sensitivity and specificity were respectively 64.3％ and 78.2％.Conclusions Chinese version STRATIFY applied in Chinese geriatric inpatients showed good reliability between testers,retest reliability,distinguish validity and predictive validity,and it could be used to assess the fall risk of Chinese geriatric inpatients.In addition,as the internal consistency was lower,we can revise the entry of STRATIFY to provide a more accurate predicting tool.

Objective To study the effect of toothbrushing for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in mechanically ventilated patients.Methods We searched Cochrane library,Pubmed,Embase,CBM,CNKI and Wanfang data.All searches were updated on April 30,2013.We also performed a manual search of the RCTs of toothbrushing for VAP.At least two reviewers independently screened the studies for eligibility,evaluated the quality,and extracted the data from the eligible literatures,with a cross-check to confirm accuracy.Different views were settled by a third party.The data had Meta-analysis by software Revman 5.0,and to those data which could not be conversed or merged,they underwent descriptive analysis.Results We identified 8 randomized clinical trials that met the inclusion.In Meta-analysis,the overall risk ratio for ventilator-associated pneumonia was decreased significantly by toothbrushing.Toothbrushing also improved the condition of oral odor and oral ulcer.But no significant differences were observed between two groups in hospital ICU mortality.Conclusions Compared the common oral care,toothbrushing can significantly decrease the overall risk ratio for ventilator-associated pneumonia,and improve the condition of oral odor,plaque index score and oral ulcer.

Objective:To explore the humanistic care model and its effects in emergency nursing.Methods:Through literature research,analysis process and interviews,we constructed the humanistic care model,formulated corresponding humanistic care nursing measures,and implemented them in clinical practice.The humanistic care satisfaction questionnaire was used to evaluate the effectiveness.Results:The satisfaction rate of humanistic care was improved,and the difference was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.001).Conclusion:The construction of humanistic care model can significantly improve the satisfaction of emergency patients,and the standardized process should be established in the implementation of humanistic care.

Objective To study on the ultrastructural characteristic of segments of photoreceptors from neonatal retinas for supporting donor retina choice of retinal transplantation. Methods Photoreceptors from neonatal calf and adult calf were analysed by scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Results Segments of photoreceptors from neonatal calf appeared the mushroom pattern, in which, distal end of outer segment which was ball shaped formed the head with mushrooms appea rance, and the inner segments along with some of outer segments formed the body with mushrooms appea rance. Within the outer segment, plasma membranes of adjacent evaginations form a disk subsequently. The array of most disks were vertical to the entire length of segments, but some were parallel and slope to. Owing to the incomplete formation, some rim of disk near distal end of outer segment revealed step shaped appearance. The distal end of outer segment displays some processes consisted of membranous discs, much vesicular material and mitochondria, much rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) and numerous polysomes. Segments of photoreceptor connected with outer nuclear layer via the external limiting membrane. Conclusion The typical morphological structures of outer segments suggest the immature and strong gowth ability of photoreceptors of the retina of neonatal calf, and therefore the competence for donor material of retinal transplantation.

Objective To study leprosy epidemic level and its trends in Yancheng during 1949－ 1999. Methods Materials of 8 997 cases detected and leprosy control in Yancheng City were analyzed. Results Prevalence, incidence and detection rates of each county and city showed the trends which first rose then declined. And the district distribution showed a characteristic of“ high in the south and low in the north, more in the west and less in the east” .At the end of 1999,the mean prevalence of late 5 years was 0.5/100 000 with both detection and incidence rates of 0.08/100 000. Conclusion The leprosy endemicity has been controlled through 50 year control. It illustrates that in the futare the leprosy control must strengthen the health education, carry out classified guidance and improve the case－ finding efficacy.

Objective To explore the effects of drugs on functions of mitochondria in retinal nerve cells, and to lay a foundation of the investigation of drug protection for retinal nerve cells. Methods Cultivation of the retinal nerve cells of 8 eyes of neonatal calves was performed. The changes of fluorescent density of the mitochondria of cultured cells labeled by dye rhodamine 123 (Rh123) before and after the activation of the medicines, including ferulic acid (FA), arginine, glycine, taurine, vitamine E and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) respectively, were detected by laser-scanning confocal microscopy. Results FA with the concentration of 500 ?g/ml led the diphasic variation of the fluorescent intensity of mitochondria. After scanning for 60.772 seconds when treated with FA firstly, the fluorescent intensity decreased rapidly (from 45.425?4.153 to 22.135?5.293); while after 112.774 seconds when treated secondly, the intensity increased obviously (from 19.655?4.383 to 28.247?4.764), and after 168.773 seconds when treated thirdly the intensity still increased. After scanning for 56.457 seconds when treated with vitamin E (12.5 mg/ml), the fluorescent intensity increased obviously (from 88.255?5.039 to 111.273?4.529), which suggested that vitamin E with the concentration of 12.5 mg/ml strengthen the fluorescent intensity. After scanning for 58.147 and 134.148 seconds when treated with BDNF (50 ng/ml) respectively, the fluorescent intensity increased obviously (from 69.115?5.038 to 77.225?5.131) which suggested that BDNF with the concentration of 50 ng/ml led the increase of the fluorescent intensity. Glycine (2.5 mg/ml) and arginine(30 mg/ml) didn't affect the fluorescent intensity of mitochondria, and taurine (6.25 mg/ml) caused the appreciable decrease of the fluorescent intensity. Conclusion FA, BDNF and vitamin E may promote the metabolism of retinal nerve cells via the path of mitochondria, while amino acids may adjust the activation of retinal nerve cells through other ways.

Objective To investigate the changes of cellular configuration and polarized characteristic of visual pigment during the development of rod cells of neonatal calf in vitro. Methods Retinal cells of neonatal calf were dissociated and cultivated for 10, 20, 30 and 40 days in vitro were used for immunocytochemical analysis. Retinal rod cells were identified by rho4D2 antibody. The configuration of positive cells and rhodopsin molecular distribution were analysed at different cultivated time. The immuno-reactivity of positive cells was measured by image analysis system. Results The rho4D2 immuno-reactive cells included small round cells without protuberance and the cells with protuberance at the peak. At the 10th day after cultivation, the visual pigment immunoreaction was suffusive in the whole cell membrane and apical process; while at the 30th and 40th day, it gathered at the membrane of apical process or one pole of the cells. The results of quantitative analysis showed that the immunoreactive intensity of positive cells at the 20th day after cultivation was stronger than that at the 10th day; while there was no significant difference among the immunoreactive intensity at the 20th, 30th, and 40th day. Conclusions Rod cells at the 30th and 40th day after cultivation have the polarized characterization and visual pigment molecular distribution with high level of expressive ability of protein, which are mature neurons.

Epithelium ; Gingiva ; immunology ; Humans ; Periodontitis ; immunology

Objective:To study the effect of dipeptidyl peptidase I(DPPI)on the damage of alveolar bone and inflammatory re-sponse of periodontium in periodontitis mice.Methods:Periodontitis model of left first molars was established in 1 0 DPPI-/-mice and 1 0 wild type(WT)mice by E.coli LPS injection and the right ones were served as the control by PBS injection.Micro-CT scanning and HE staining were performed to compare the damage of alveolar bone and inflammatory response of periodontium between the 2 groups.Results:The decreace of alveolar bone height in DPPI-/-mice was less than that in WT mice〔(Maxillary:(0.001 7 ± 0.000 4)mm vs (0.202 0 ±0.008 6)mm;Mandibular:(0.034 2 ±0.002 9)mm vs (0.332 8 ±0.01 2 5)mm〕(P<0.05).HE staining showed that the inflammatory response of periodontium in DPPI-/-mice was less severe than that in WT mice.Conclusion:DPPI may promote the inflammatory response of periodontis in mice.