OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of bromhexine for acute bronchitis. METHODS: Cochrane Library , PubMed, Embase, ISI, CBMdisc, CNKI, VIP and WanFang database were retrieved. Systematic review, meta-analysis or randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing bromhexine with placebo, ambroxol, tanreqing and N-acetylcysteine for acute bronchitis were included. Quality assessment and Meta-analysis were performed for RCT that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In addition, the conclusions of the systematic review and Meta-analysis in this aspect were referred. RESULTS: Ten RCTs met the inclusion criteria, all in Chinese. No systematic review or Meta-analysis was retrieved. Five RCTs of bromhexine versus placebo were included. There was no significant difference in clinical overall efficacy [RR=1.22, 95% CI (0.88,1.69), P=0.24]. The pulmonary rale vanishing time and cough vanishing time of bromhexine were obviously shorter than that of placebo with significant difference [MD=-2.32, 95% CI (-3.34, -1.29), P < 0.00001; MD=-2.85, 95%CI(-3.12, -2.59), P < 0.00001]. Significant difference was demonstrated in adverse reaction incidence [RR=17.00, 95% CI(1.01,286.82), P=0.05]. Three RCT of bromhexine versus ambroxol were included. Outcomes of these studies could not be combined. One RCT of bromhexine versus Tanreqing were included. Meta-analysis could not be performed. One RCT of bromhexine versus N-acetylcysteine were included. Meta-analysis could not be performed. CONCLUSION: Based on current evidence, the effectiveness of bromhexine in decurtating course of pulmonary rale and cough are superior to placebo. Clinical overall efficacy is similar between bromhexine and placebo. High risk of adverse reaction incidence still exists with bromhexine. Ambroxol, Tanreqing and N-acetylcysteine exhibit better effectiveness than bromhexine, but more studies are needed to testify the results from the small quantity of studies. Copyright 2012 by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association.

Objective To investigate the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with mild hypothermia on the pharmacodynamics of rocuronium in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.Methods Fifty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ and NYHA class Ⅰ or Ⅱ infants,aged 6 months-3 yr,weighing6-15 kg,undergoing repair ofventricular septal defect or atrial septal defect under CPB,were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n =25 each):profound hypothermia group and mild hypothermia group.The target temperature was controlled at 28-30 ℃ during CPB in profound hypothermia group,and at 32-34 ℃ during CPB in mild hypothermia group.Neuromuscular block was assessed by TOF-stimulation of ulnar nerve using with TOF-Watch accelerometer.Anesthesia was induced with midazolam O.1 mg/kg,propofol 2 mg/kg,fentanyl 6-8 μg/kg and rocuronium 600 μg/kg,and maintained with intermittent iv boluses of fentanyl and midazolam.The patients was tracheal intubated and mechanically venti1ated when the maximal depression of T1 was achieved.PETCO2 was maintained at 30-40 mm Hg.When T1 returned to 75％ of the control twitch,rocuronium 200 μg/kg was injected intravenously.The onset time,maximal N-M block time,clinical muscle relaxation time,and recovery index were recorded before CPB,during CPB and after CPB.Results Compared with profound hypothermia group,the onset time,maximal N-M block time and clinical muscle relaxation time were significantly shortened during CBP in mild hypothermia group ( P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Compared with profound hypothermic CBP,mild hypothermic CBP can shorten the onset time and muscle relaxation time of rocuronium in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.

OBJECTIVETo observe the effect of Angong Niuhuang Pill (ANP) on Thl/Th2 in cerebral infarction patients and to explore the mechanism of phlegm-heat obstructing orifices.

METHODSRe- cruited were 30 cerebral infarction patients of phlegm-heat obstructing orifices syndrome (PHOOS) both in China and Indonesia. They were assigned to 4 groups according to the use of ANP, the Chinese treatment group, the Indonesia treatment group, the Chinese control group, and the Indonesia control group. Patients in the two control groups received conventional treatment, while those in the two treatment group additionally took ANP for 30 successive days. Their adverse reactions were observe, and levels of INF-γ and IL-4 were detected.

RESULTSThe INF-γ level and the INF-γ/IL-4 ratio significantly decreased, and the IL-4 level increased after treatment in the four groups with statistical difference (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group after treatment in the same country, the INF-γ level and the INF-γ/IL-4 ratio were lower, and the IL-4 level was higher in the two treatment groups (P < 0.05). Compared with the two Chinese groups, the INF-γ level and the INF-γ/IL-4 ratio were higher, and the IL-4 level was lower in the two Indonesian groups (P < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in the post-treatment indices between the two treatment groups.

CONCLUSIONSANP had moderating effect on Th1/Th2 in cerebral infarction pa- tients. Cerebral infarction patients of PHOOS might exist certain relation with Th1/Th2.

Cerebral Infarction ; drug therapy ; China ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Hot Temperature ; Humans ; Indonesia ; Interferon-gamma ; metabolism ; Interleukin-4 ; metabolism

Acupuncture Therapy ; Adult ; Aged ; Bloodletting ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Crying ; Female ; Humans ; Laughter ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Stroke ; psychology ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To reach parameter on sterilization wrap of medical instrument. Methods The parameter of one hundred twenty sterilization wraps with size 30 cm?40 cm?60 cm and weight 20kg was tested by Belimed sterilizer. Results There are 155 masculine gender and 445 negative in 600 quick reading biological indicators of 120 sterilization wraps and 53 masculine in bacteria detection, 9 cases failure in 1243 indicator, 52 wet wraps. Conclusion The parameter was to take three times negative pressure pulse and five times pressure pulse, sterilization temperature 134℃, sterilization time 11min and dry time 11min, matching to sterilization request of "Technical Standard For disinfection".

ObjectiveTo study the correlation between contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) features and Nottingham prognostic index (NPI) in patients with breast carcinoma. Methods The ultrasound features and microvascular imaging manifestation of 91 breast carcinomas confirmed by pathology were retrospectively analyzed.NPI was typically stratified into 3 major groups:NPI ＜ 3.4 ( n =19 ), NPI:3.4-5.4 ( n =52 ) and NPI ＞5.4(n =21 ). Results With the increase of NPI, the rate of heterogeneous enhancement, perfusion defects, edge enhancement higher than center enhancement, and unclear border increased.The difference among the 3 groups had statistical significance (P ＜ 0.05 ).There was no significant difference in enhancement order among the 3 groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ).The lesions of the 3 groups were mainly “high enhancement” and there was no significant difference among the 3 groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ).With the increase of NPI, the rate of early enhancement and late regression increased.The difference among the 3 groups had statistical significance ( P ＜ 0.05 ).With the increase of NPI, the rate of enlarged and twisted vessels as well as peripheral vessel burr increased.There was significant difference among the 3 groups ( P ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionCEUS festures and microvescular architecture pattern of breast carcinoma are related to NPI, which is useful in predicating the prognosis of breast carcinoma.

Objective To compare the immediate effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy with that of joint mobilization plus short wave therapy in treating scapulohumeral periarthritis, and to elucidate the mechanism of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and how it should be used. Methods Forty-seven patients diagnosed with scapulohumeral periarthritis were selected and randomized into two groups, a treatment group (n = 26) treated with extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and a control group ( n = 21 ) treated with joint mobilization plus short wave therapy. The short form of the McGill pain questionnaire (SF-MPQ) and range of motion (ROM) measurements were used to evaluate shoulder function. Results Compared with baseline, both groups improved significantly af-ter treatment, but the immediate effect in the treatment group was superior to that in the control group. Concln-sions As a safe, time-saving and effective therapy, extracorpnreal shock waves could be used to treat scapulo-humeral periarthritis.

Objective To study the clinical effect of microsurgical treatment of craniopharyngioma by modified pterional approach.Methods Forty-one patients were carried out a retrospective case study with craniopharyngioma who underwent microsurgieal treatment via modified pterional approach at our department.Preoperative preparation mainly included hormone replacement therapy and prevention of epilepsy.The modified pterional approach was adopted.The patients' clinical indications were monitored postoperatively such as consciousness, blood pressure, in and out quantity of water, urine specific gravity, electrolytes, CT and MRI, and prompt prevention and treatment of the complications including diabetes insipidus and disorder of electrolytes were carried out after the surgery.Meanwhile, measures were taken to prevent postoperative epilepsy and low level of hormone.Results Thrrty-three patients had total craniopharyngioma resection, 5 had subtotal craniopharyngioma resection and 3 had partial craniopharyngioma resection, and all of them survived from the surgery.2 to 19 months postoperative follow-up showed that 32 patients could normally live,study and work, while 9 patients had to be assisted for normal lives.There was a recurrence of the tumor in 3 patients out of 8 patients that had subtotal and partial craniopharyngioma resection within 12 months postoperatively.Conclusion Adopting modified pterional approach plus efficient and effective perioperative management can reduce the damage rate of hypothalamus and improve the total resection rate of the craniopharyngioma, and achieve good results of the treatment.

Objective To obtain the specific human scFv basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)using phage antibody library technology. Methods The library was panned with human recombinant bFGF for 4 rounds. The antigen binding activities of random clones were tested by ELISA in order to select specific antibodies, which were then examined by DNA sequence analysis. Results The positive clone selected from the 104 random clones was able to bind bFGF specifically, while not able to bind other growth factors,such as aFGF, VEGF(vascular endothelial growth factor). By competition ELISA assay we found one clone 44 could inhibit bFGF binding to FGFR1. Conclusion Seven specific human phage antibody against bFGF was obtained by phage display technique, one clone could inhibit bFGF binding to its high affinity receptor FGFR1.

AIM:To investigate the integrative treatment of both coenzyme Q 10 ( CoQ10 ) and minocycline in the rats intranigrally intoxicated with 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium ( MPP+) .METHODS:The rat model of Parkinson disease ( PD) was established by intranigral microinjection of MPP +.The degree of microglial activation was measured by immuno-fluorescent density of OX-42 ( a microglia marker ) in the substantia nigra ( SN) .The number of viable dopaminergic neurons was determined by counting the tyrosine hydroxylase ( TH) positive neurons in the SN .The behavioral performances were re-vealed with the number of apomorphine-induced rotations , score of forelimb akinesia and vibrissae-elicited forelimb placing a-symmetry.RESULTS:Pretreatment with CoQ10 or intracerebroventricular (icv) posttreatment with minocycline alone pro-vided partial attenuation against MPP +-induced locomotor defects .Integrative therapy provided enhanced beneficial effects , and resulted in a significant attenuation of locomotor disability than any single therapy (all P<0.01).The results of immu-nohistological analysis showed that the TH positive neurons were maximally protected by integrative therapy compared with minocycline group and CoQ 10 group (P<0.01) .CONCLUSION:The integrative therapy of CoQ 10 combined with minocy-cline may offer additional therapeutic benefit to MPP +-induced hemiparkinson rat model .Such neuroprotective strategy of tar-geting different aspect of the neurodegenerative phenotypes may highlight a new therapeutic strategy for future management of PD.