Non-Camellia Tea, as an integral part of Chinese tea culture for several centuries, is important to prevent chronic metabolic diseases. However, it was not systematically studied until academician Pei-gen Xiao defined it. Hereby, Non-Camellia Tea was reviewed systematically in definition, classification, traditional functions, chemical compositions, and pharmacology.

Objective To explore epicanthus correction by transverse incision method and concurrent double-eyelid incision operation.Methods The transverse straight-line incision was performed in new inner canthus to the original canthal corner point; after the original inner canthus corner point was reached,the oblique-line parallel incision was performed along the lower eyelid so that full subcutaneous separation was obtained on the upper and lower incision; the malpositioned isomerous orbicular muscle and thickened tissue were released and excised so that the epicanthus skin was naturally restored; the superficial head of the inner canthus ligament was folded and sutured when necessary ; after small cat ears at the temporal side of the inner canthal incision was removed,routine double eyelid plasty was then performed,but the double eyelid and the inner canthus incisions were not continuous.Results The procedures were clinically applied in 258 cases and followed up for 3-18 months,showing that the epicanthus has disappeared,new inner canthus was in good appearance,the scar was not obvious,recurrence of the epicanthus was not found and double eyelids were beautiful in appearance.Conclusions The epicanthus correction by transverse incision and concurrent double-eyelid plasty is a simple and ideal approach for correction of single-edged eyelid with epicanthus and it is worthy of clinical promotion.

Objective To explore the feasibility and reliability of thoracoscopic surgery in the treatment of esophageal leiomyoma.Methods According to the tumor site selection of incision,7 patients with esophageal leiomyoma were taken myomectomy by thoracoscopic surgery.Results All cases were cured,and there was no death and serious complication.The patients were followed up for 3 to 24 months.There was no recurrence.Conclusion The myomectomy by thoracoscopic surgery would be an alternative to open surgery for patients with esophageal leiomyomas,which is safe and effective.

Objective To compare the surgical modes of cholecystectomy in patients with diabetes mellitus. Methods The intraoperative blood loss, operation time, duration of hospital stay and incidence of complications were respectively compared in 46 patients with diabetes receiving either laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC, n=23) or open cholecystectomy (OC, n=23). Results In the Group LC and the Group OC, the intraoperative blood loss was (80?23) ml and (120?40) ml, respectively ( t = -4.518 , P = 0.000), the operation time was (45?20) min and (69?28) min, respectively ( t =-3.345, P =0.002), and the hospital stay was (6?2) d and (11?3) d, respectively ( t =-6.651, P =0.000). There were no statistical significances between the two groups in the incidence of complications. Conclusions LC can be performed safely in patients with diabetes mellitus. It offers the advantages over OC in less blood loss, shorter operative time and shorter hospital stay.

OBJECTIVE:To strengthen the clinical rational use of drug and to ensure safety of drug use.METHODS:The irrational medication orders of PIVAS in our hospital from Mar.to Aug.in 2009 were analyzed statistically.RESULTS:Of total 859 339 medication orders,771 irrational medication orders accounted for 0.94‰,including excessive dosage,irrational compatibility and improper solvent selection,etc.CONCLUSIONS:Pharmacists can correct irrational medication order to improve rational use of drug by PIVAS.Moreover,PIVAS plays an important role in training clinical pharmacists.

40/h) and non-severe group(n=15,AHI 5-40/h).Anthropometric measurements,fasting plasma glucose,insulin,blood fat,and CT quantitative measurement of abdominal adipose tissue were recorded. Results Insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR) in patients with OSAS was related to hypoxia independently of obesity variables.The severe group was characterized by more serious metabolic disorders and higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome than the non-severe group.OSAS was positively associated with an increased metabolic disorders risk for the severe group versus the non-severe group(OR=8.8).Using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve analysis,waist circumference had the greatest areas under the ROC curves compared with body mass index and neck circumference.The results of multiple stepwise regression of lowest pulse oxygen saturation(LSpO2)during overnight sleep indicated that neck circumference followed by epworth sleepiness score(ESS) entered the equation(P

Objective To investigate the influence of human chorionic gonadotropin on testicular germ cell apoptosis of bilateral cryptorchidism in rats.Methods Immature male rats (22 day-old Sprague Dawley) were subjected to bilateral cryptorchidism and injected with 20 U human chorionic gonadotropin from the 22th day to the 34th day every other day. Sham operation rats were as control group. At age 35 days and 60 days, rats were sacrificed for detection germ cell apoptosis by terminal- deoxynucleotidyl transferase mediated d-UTP nick end labeling (TUNEL). Results There were significant difference of apoptosis index (AI) between bilateral cryptorchidism and sham operation groups(P0.05).Conclusion AI of cryptorchidism increases and HCG addes the number of apoptotic germ cells.

Objective: To explore the value of implanted intensity-modulated bmchytherapy for recurred cervical carcinoma. Metheds: A total of 25 cases of recurred cervical carcinoma were enrolled into the trial group which were treated with pelvic implanted aftedoading intensity-modulated brachytherapy. The other 25 patients with recurred cervical carcinoma treated with routine brachytherapy during the same pedod were en-rolled into the control group. Results: There were 20 cases with CR and 5 cases with PR in the trial group, and 10 cases with CR, 7 cases with PR, 4 cases with SD and 4 cases with PD in the control group, with a signifi-cant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). In the trial group, there were 5 cases with vaginal-rectal fis-tula and 1 case with grade 3 enteritis. In the control group, there were 3 cases with vaginal-rectal fistula. Con-dusion: Pelvic implanted intensity-modulated brachytherapy for recurred cervical carcinoma is satisfactory with better short-term efficacy than that of the routine brachytherapy and tolerable side effects.

Objective To investigate the EUS elastographic patterns of normal pancreas and focal pancreatic lesions, and its value for characterizing and differentiating between benign and malignant pancreatic tissues. Methods Between January and June 2009, 6 patients with normal pancreas and 9 patients with focal pancreatic lesions were enrolled. Real-time elastography was carried out during the conventional EUS examination. The elastographic images were scored with 1 to 5 based on the elastographic pattern. Results Nine focal pancreatic lesions were finally diagnosed as pancreatic cancer (n = 4), cyst-adenocarcinoma (n =1), cyst-adenoma (n = 2) and focal pancreatitis (n = 2), respectively. Pancreatic cancers were scored as 3(n = 1) and 4 (n = 3). Cyst-adenocarcinoma was scored as 5 and cyst-adenomas were scored both as 2,while focal pancreatitis were scored as 2 and 3, respectively. Elastographic pattern was scored as 1 (n = 5)and 2 (n = 1) in 6 normal pancreas. When scores 1 and 2 were assigned to benign lesion and 3 to 5 to malignancy, the overall diagnostic accuracy of EUS elastography for focal pancreatic lesions was 88. 9%(8/9). Conclusion There are apparent differences in elastographic patterns between benign and malignant pancreatic tissues. EUS elastography is a promising method that allows characterization and differentiation of benignancy and malignancy.

Hematologic Diseases ; Humans ; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation ; Mesenchymal Stromal Cells