The Holy Bible, as the root of Western civilization, has imposed great influence in the fields far beyond religion. In this thesis, the author intended to reveal the medical implication in the Holy Bible and its relevance to the modern medical science by exploring the biblical medical information and comparing it with the current medical theory and practice. The conclusion of the exploration is surprising yet inspiring: the Holy Bible, as an ancient religious book, contains rich medical information around themes such as sexual relations, dietary guidelines, hygiene, etc., which is not at odds, but in harmony with the modern medicine.

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (HMRS) is the only way to study noninvasively the metabolic and biochemical signature of the human tissues and organs.It can also quantify the metabolites within the volume of interest.The metabolic information about the lesions provided by the HMRS can greatly improve the diagnostic,grading accuracy,treatment planning such as target delineation and posttreatment follow-up of the glioma.

Fifty-six cases of nerve root sciatica patients were treated by stuck needle method at Ashi and Jiaji points (Ex-B 2) at the waist region, Huantiao (GB 30), Zhibian (BL 54),Weizhong (BL 40), Yanglingquan (GB 34), Chengshan (BL 57) and Kunlun (BL 60) in the diseased region. 40 cases were treated as control by routine even reinforcing-reducing manipulation with above acupoints. The curative effects were 96.4% and 90.0% respectively.

Objective To investigate the effects of Tirofiban on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase(MMP-9)and sCD40L in patients with acute coronary syndrome(ACS)after percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)and to explore the potential mechanism of anti-artherosclerosis and stabilize plaque by Tirofiban.Methods Eighty-six patients with ACS were enrolled and were randomly divided into the control group and the Tirofiban group with different time periods after PCI.The expression of MMP-9 and sCD40L were tested by ELISA at 6 h,12 h,24 h,36 h after PCI.Results After application of Tirofiban 6 h,12 h,24 h,36 h,the expression of MMP-9 decreased from(228.25 ±0.015)ug/L to(53.56 ±0.02)μg/L and the expression of sCD40L decreased from(321.12 ±0.02)ng/L to(123.32 ±0.02)ng/L,compared with the control group,the difference was significant(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Tirofiban can inhibite the expression of sCD40L and MMP-9,the inhibition of the expression of MMP-9 may be related to the CD40/CD40L pathway.This effect may be one of the mechanism of reducing atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and preventing plaque rupture by Tirofiban.

Objective To explore morphine usage in emergency department (ED) and its effect on outcome in elderly patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in a single Chinese center. Methods A prospective observational analysis was performed in elderly patients aged 65-99years with newly diagnosed ADHF, who were treated and admitted from ED of our hospital. The data including patients' demographic characters, past medical history, initial presentations and medication taking were collected and analyzed. According to using morphine or not, the patients were divided into two groups. The effects of morphine on mechanical ventilation, hospitalization stay and in-hospital mortality were also evaluated. Results The 82 patients were enrolled in this study, 52 males and 30females. In the 41 (50. 0%) patients using morphine (morphine usage group), the foregone incidence rates of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and stroke were less, the levels of troponin T and random blood sugar were increased in morphine usage group than in non-morphine usage group.No other differences were found in initial presentations between the two groups. The patients often theophylline before morphine administration. And they had a higher prevalence of mechanical ventilation (95%CI: 1.22-7.41), but no differences were found in hospitalization stay and in-hospital mortality between the two groups. Conclusions Morphine is still as a common medicine in treatment of ADHF in ED. Morphine usage can increase prevalence of mechanical ventilation without influencing hospitalization stay and in-hospital mortality even in elderly ADHF patients. Morphine may be a safe medication in the rational treatment of early-stage ADHF in elderly patients with mechanical ventilation support.

Objective To explore the clinical features of diabetic macular edema (DME) with optical coherence tomography (OCT) and correlation with visual function. Methods Forty-nine eyes from 40 patients with DME (DME group) and 31 eyes from 31 patients without DME (control group) were examined with OCT,pattern reversal visual evoked potentials (P-VEP),macular perimetry. According to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), 49 eyes with DME were divided into group A (without PDR, 30eyes) and group B (with PDR, 19 eyes). Results The retinal macular thickness of central fovea in DME group [(299.25±63.87)μm] was more than that in contol group [(204.35 ± 37.94)μm], visual acuity and macular visual field in DME group were significantly different than those in control group, respectively (P ＜ 0.05). The retinal macular thickness of central fovea,visual acuity and visual field were no significant differences between group A and group B (P＞0.05). OCT macular thickness and visual correlation coefficient was -0.437(P＜ 0.05 ); OCT macular thickness and mean defect correlation coefficient was 0.441(P ＜ 0.05). Conclusions OCT can provide a useful tool for monitoring the occurrence and development of DME, can assess the response to treatment. With increasing of the macular retinal thickness, the visual acuity and macular visual field of visual function are more damaged.

Objective To explore the current occurrence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB)in elderly patients and its possible risk factors and treatment program. Methods The clinical data of 758 elderly coronary heart disease patients with aspirin and clopidogrel co-therapy were collected, including past medical history,common condition,clinical medication,biochemical indicator and clinical turnover. The follow-up ended on the dates of a first occurrence of UGIB and death or after stopping co-therapy above 10 days. The follow-up time was 6 months. Results UGIB occurred in 48 patients,the occurrence rate was 6.3% (48/758). The occurrence rate of UGIB in proton pump inhibitor (PPI), H2-receptor antagonist (H2RA), gastric mucosa protective agents plus PPI, gastric mucosa protective agents plus H2RA and control was 3.7% (4/108),5.0% (12/240),1.4% (1/70),2.9% (3/102),11.8% (28/238). There were statistic differences in different methods (x2 = 18.63,P = 0.001). Conclusions The occurrence rate of UGIB combined with aspirin and clopidogrel co-therapy in elderly is high. Co-prescription with PPI and gastric mucosa protective agents is associated with a lower risk.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and significance of CT image-based threedimensional (3D) brachytherapy for cervical cancer.Methods Three-dimensional (3D) plan and twodimensional (2D) plan were designed for 55 CT images of brachytherapy from 12 cervical cancer patients who received radical radiotherapy in 2013.Dosimetric comparison was performed between the 3D plan and 2D plan,and paired t-test,Wilcoxon signed rank test,Pearson correlation analysis,and Spearman correlation analysis were performed.Results A point dose,D90,V100,CI,and CI' in 3D plan were higher than those in 2D plan (P=0.015,0.016,0.000,0.000,0.000).Bladder point dose,rectal point dose,and rectal D2 cm3 in 3D plan were slightly higher than those in 2D plan,but hot spot dose was significantly reduced in 3D plan (P =0.140,0.123,0.214).Bladder D2cm3 was significantly higher than bladder point dose (P =0.000).Sigmoid colon D2cm3 was more correlated with the average doses of the three highest rectal points than rectal D2 cm3 (r =0.314,0.630,P =0.000,0.000).V100 showed a linear relationship with high-risk CTV (r =0.981,P =0.000).Bladder D2cm3 was higher than 430 cGy when the bladder volume was more than 80 cm3 ;small intestinal D2 cm3 did not change significantly when the bladder volume was less than 115 cm3,but decreased significantly once the volume exceeded the value.Conclusions Compared with the traditional 2D plan,the 3D plan for CT image-based cervical cancer brachytherapy significantly increases the target coverage and conformity index,but does not significantly increase the doses to organs at risk.Point dose evaluation is confirmed to be inaccurate.The doses to the bladder,rectum,and small intestine can be adjusted by controlling the bladder volume.

Objective To evaluate the effects of curcumin pretreatment on the expression of Nrf2 protein during ventilator-induced lung injury in rabbits.Methods Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand white rabbits,aged 3-6 months,weighing 2.5-3.0 kg,were randomized into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:two-lung ventilation (TLV) group; one-lung ventilation (OLV) group; and curcumin pretreatment group (group Cur).In group Cur,curcumin 40 mg/kg (dissolved in 2 ml of 1％ sodium carboxymethylcellulose) was given via a gastric tube into the stomach twice a day for 7 consecutive days starting from 7 days before ventilation,while the equal volume of sodium carboxymethylcellulose was given via a gastric tube instead of curcumin in TLV and OLV groups.All the rabbits were tracheostomized,and a tracheal tube was inserted to perform TLV in TLV group,and a tracheal tube was inserted into the right bronchus to establish OLV in OLV and Cur groups.Volumecontrolled ventilation was used in the three groups and the ventilatory parameters were regulated to maintain SpO2 ＞ 90 ％.Immediately before beginning of ventilation (T0) and at 1,2 and 3 h of ventilation (T1-3),arterial blood samples were obtained for blood gas analysis and determination of PaO2.The oxygenation index was calculated.At the end of ventilation,the rabbits were sacrificed and right lungs were removed for determination of wet/dry lung weight ratio (W/D ratio).The right lower lobe was isolated and puhmonary specimens were obtained for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (using colorimetric method) and the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein (by Western blot) in lung tissues and for microscopic examination of pathological changes of the lung which were scored.Results Compared with group TLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,MDA content,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly increased,and the SOD activity and oxygenation index at T2,3 were decreased in OLV and Cur groups (P ＜ 0.05).Compared with group OLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,and MDA content were significantly decreased,and the SOD activity,oxygenation index at T3,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were increased in group Cur (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Curcumin pretreatment reduces ventilator-induced lung injury through promoting the expression of Nrf2 protein in lung tissues in rabbits.

Objective To observe the effect of potassium-rich diet on constipation for elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) during hospitalization. Methods 100 elderly CHD patients were divided into treatment group (n=50) and control group (n=50). The treatment group drank orange juice 400 ml (about potassium 600 mg) per day, while the control group drank the same volume of water. Their defecation in 7 d was recorded. Results Compared with those in control group, the frequency of defecation increased (P<0.01), The Bleijenberg score and Bristol score both decreased (P<0.05) in the treatment group. There was no significant difference in incidence of major adverse cardiac events between these groups (P>0.05). Conclusion Potassium-rich diet plays an important role in prevention of constipation in elderly patients with CHD during hospitalization.