OBJECTIVE:To explore therapeutic efficacy and safety of Puerarin injection for elderly female patients with osteo-porosis and unstable angina pectoris,and its effects on serum inflammatory factors. METHODS:Totally 107 elderly women with osteoporosis and unstable angina were analyzed retrospectively and divided into control group(53 cases)and observation group(54 cases) according to drug use. Control group was given routine treatment as Caltrate D,Alendronate sodium tablet,Glyceryl trini-trate tablet ,Metoprolol tartrate tablet,Atorvastatin calcium tablet,Trimetazidine hydrochloride tablet. On the basis of control group, observation group was additionally given Puerarin injection 4 mL added into 5% Glucose injection 500 mL intravenously,once a day. Treatment course of 2 groups lasted for 2 weeks. Therapeutic efficacies of 2 groups were observed as well as the levels of se-rum inflammatory factors(hs-CRP,TNF-α,MMP-9,sCD40L),and the occurrence of ADR. RESULTS:The total response rates of angina pectoris and osteoporosis pain in observation group were significantly higher than control group,with statistical signifi-cance (P<0.05). Before treatment, there was no statistical significance in serum inflammatory factors as hs-CRP, TNF-α, MMP-9,sCD40L between 2 groups (P>0.05). After treatment,the levels of hs-CRP,TNF-α,MMP-9 and sCD40L in 2 groups were significantly lower than before,and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group,with statistical sig-nificance(P<0.05). No obvious ADR was found in 2 groups during treatment. CONCLUSIONS:Based on routine treatment,Pu-erarin injection shows significant therapeutic efficacy for senile female osteoporosis patients with unstable angina and can significant-ly reduce the levels of serum inflammatory factors with good safety.

Objective To evaluate the effect of propofol infusion on hepatic blood flow (HBF) and oxygen delivery and consumption in rabbit. Methods Thirty adult male rabbits weighing 1.6-2.4 kg were randomly allocated into 3 groups: group I high dose propofol (HP) ( n = 11); group II low dose propofol (LP) (n = 10) and group III control group (C) ( n = 9). The rabbits were anesthetized with intravenous 3 % pentobarbital 45 mg ?kg-1 and mechanically ventilated (VT = 10 ml?kg-1 RR = 40 bpm, I:E= 1:2) after tracheal intubation. ECG, urinary output and rectal temperature were continuously monitored. Portal vein and hepatic artery were dissected and exposed for measurement of blood flow using electromagnetic flowmeter. Catheters were inserted into carotid artery, portal vein and hepatic vein via the mesenteric vein and right femoral vein for collection of blood samples. After the circulation was stabilized for 30 min, propofol infusion was started at a rate of 1.2 mg ? kg-1 ? min-1 ( HP) or 0.4 mg?kg-1 ?min-1(LP). In control group normal saline was infused instead of propofol. Portal venous and hepatic arterial blood flow were continuously measured. Blood samples were obtained from carotid artery, portal vein and hepatic vein before ( baseline) and at 30, 50, 70 and 90 min of propofol infusion for determination of Hb, SO2, PO2 and PCO2. The hepatic O2 delivery (DO2 ) and consumption (VO2 ) were calculated. Results The three groups were comparable with respect to body weight, duration of operation, the volume of fluid infused and blood loss and urinary output. HBF was significantly higher at 30-90 min of propofol infusion in HP group than in C group, meanwhile DO2 and VO2 in HP group were significantly higher during propofol infusion than the baseline value before infusion and those in C group. However, there was no significant difference in DO2/VO2 ratio between HP and C group. Conclusion High dose propofol infusion improves liver blood flow and O2 delivery but it also increases hepatic O2 consumption. However the balance between hepatic O2 supply/demand remains unchanged.

ABSTRACT:Objective To validate that relaxin can resist hepatic fibrosis at the cellular level and explore its molecular mechanism in order to provide experimental basis for the treatment of liver cirrhosis.Methods Cultured HSC-T6s were treated with different concentrations (20,50 and 100 ng/mL)of recombinant human relaxin-2 (RLX-2).The proliferation of HSC-T6 was measured by MTT colorimetric assay.The content of type Ⅰcollagen in the cell culture supernatant of each group was detected by ELISA at 48 h of drug intervention;RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expressions of CTGF and TGF-β1 in HSC-T6 at 48 h of drug intervention.Results RLX-2 inhibited the proliferation of HSC and reduced type Ⅰ collagen content of HSC cells.It also inhibited the CTGF mRNA expression of HSC,but did not have a significant effect on the expression of TGF-β1 mRNA. Conclusion In the experiment of culturing HSC-T6 in vitro,RLX-2 may play a role in rat liver fibrosis by inhibiting cell proliferation and type Ⅰ collagen and CTGF mRNA expressions.

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ObjectiveTo study the differences of tumor necrosis factor-α in different gestational period placentas and aging placentas and to analyze its significances. MethodsUsing immunohistochemistry to detect the expression and distribution of tumor necrosis factor-α in different gestational period placentas and aging placentas. ResultsThe expression of tumor necrosis factor-α was significantly higher in the third trimester of pregnancy placentas and aging group than in the first trimester of pregnancy placentas(P＜0.05),and than in the second trimester of pregnancy placentas(P＜0.05).The expression of tumor necrosis factor-α had no significant difference between the third trimester of pregnancy placentas and aging group(P＞0.05). ConclusionTNF-α should play an important role in placental aging.

The effect of dark tea fermentation liquid with Eurotium Cristatum on the activity of digestive enzyme was researched, as fellowing amylase, protease, lipase. The results showed that dark tea fermentation liquid with Eurotium Cristatum may increase remarkably the activity of ?-amylase and protease, but decrease efficiently the activity of lipase. The fermentation liquid improves the digestion and absorption of starch and protein, but inhibits the decomposition and absorption of fat, so it can explain the mechanism of Fu-brick tea's health functions.

Objective To evaluate the usefulness and specificity of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) in the diagnosis of intracranial epidermoid Methods Fifteen patients with surgically proved intracranial epidermoids were evaluated with T 1 , T 2 weighted imaging, proton density weighted imaging and fast fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequences followed by echo planar DWI Results DWI depicted all tumors ( n =15) as strong hyperintensity relative to CSF and brain tissues DWI was also sensitive in assessing small residual foci ( n =4) and recurrence of tumor ( n =3) Conclusion DWI is highly sensitive and specific in demonstrating epidermoids, and also in postoperatively assessing small residual foci and recurrence of tumors

Objective To acquire the physiological parameters such as pulse,blood oxygen saturation and ECG to realize personal health information monitoring and tailored medical service.Methods A personal health information acquisition terminal was developed,which was composed of an information acquisition module,personal computer and system software.The information acquisition module was developed with USB interface and unified circuit mode.Health information was transmitted to the personal computer at real time with USB interface,and then stored by system software and uploaded to the database.Results The terminal gained advantages in design,convenience and practicability,which realized realtime acquisition,data storage,remote auxiliary diagnosis,printing and etc of personal health information,so that personal information realtime monitoring was implemented.Concluslon The terminal can be used for health information recording,storage,acquisition and analysis,and extends medical service of hospital.

Objective To investigate the short-term clinical efficacy and complication of esophageal cancer patients with two-field lymph node dissection by thoracolaparoscopic esophagectomy surgery and open surgery. Methods One hundred and fifty esophageal cancer patients with two-field lymph node dissection were selected, and they were divided into control group (using open surgery, 75 cases) and observation group (using thoracolaparoscopic esophagectomy surgery, 75 cases) by random digits table method. The operation time, bleeding amount, hospital staying time, number of lymph node dissection, reoperation rate, intensive care unit (ICU) transferring rate and postoperative complication were compared. Results There was no statistical difference in operation time between 2 groups ( P>0.05). The bleeding amount and hospital staying time in observation group were significantly lower than those in control group: (210.33 ± 30.71) ml vs. (254.59±35.28) ml and (8.45±1.52) d vs. (11.61±2.08) d, there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The number of chest lymph node dissection in observation group were significantly higher than those in control group:(17.20±4.06) pieces vs. (10.44±2.65) pieces, and there was statistical difference (P<0.05). There were no statistical differences in reoperation rate and ICU transferring rate between 2 groups ( P>0.05). There were no statistical differences in incidences of hoarseness and anastomotic stenosis between 2 groups ( P>0.05). The incidences of pulmonary infection and arrhythmia in observation group were significantly lower than those in control group:17.33%(13/75) vs. 30.67%(23/75) and 2.67%(2/75) vs. 14.67%(11/75), and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). Conclusion Compared with open surgery, thoracolaparoscopic esophagectomy surgery with two-field lymph node dissection for esophageal cancer patients can effectively reduce the degree of operative trauma, accelerate postoperative rehabilitation process, improve the effects of lymph node dissection, and reduce postoperative complication risk.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) with scissors knife in difficult cases.Methods A total of 36 sessions of ESD in 34 patients were performed from May 2010 to May 2012 with application of new scissors knife.The complications and followup outcomes were recorded.Results All lesions were removed successfully with an en bloc resection rate at 91.7％.Delayed bleeding occurred in 2 patients (5.6％),and both of them were cured sucessfully with endoscopy.No perforation happened and the average hospitalization time was 5 days.Follow-up endoscopy performed 6 or 12 months after ESD in 6 patients revealed no recurrence or residual lesions.Other patients are under follow-up now.Conclusion The scissors knife is easy to manipulate,which can ensure the safety and efficiency of ESD.