Objective: To establish the assay of berberine hydrochloride for Sanhuang Tablets (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Extractum Scutellariae and berberine hydrochloride). Methods:The HPLC with a KF C 18 column (250mm?4.6mm,10?m) was used. Acetonitrile-0.05 mol?L -1 triethylamine buffer solution (adjusted pH to 3.0 with conc. H 3PO 4) (35∶65) was used as mobile phase. The flow rate was 1.0mL?min -1 , and the detection wavelength was at 347nm. Results: The method has a good linear dependuce. The average recovery of loading sample was 98.21% with RSD 1.01%. ( n =9). Conclusion: The method is convenient for a good resolution and can be used for the quality control of Sanhuang Tablets.

The paper gives a detailed description of the main features of American medical services,the characteristics of American hospitals,the responsibilities of hospital presidents and the problems faced by them.In addition,it introduces the macro-management of American hospitals and the existing problems.

Objective To investigate the relationship between myeloid-derived suppressor cell ( MDSC) levels and immune function and hepatitis B virus DNA ( HBV-DNA) replication level in patients with hepatitis B. Methods 96 patients with hepatitis B were included in the study.40 normal persons who received physical examina-tion in the hospital during the same period were included as the control group.The content of MDSC was detected by flow cytometry and HBV-DNA level was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR technique.Statistical analysis was performed.Results The content of MDCS in hepatitis B group (8.77 ±3.69)%was significantly high-er than (1.64 ±1.26)%in the control group (t=16.80,P<0.05).The content of MDCS in HBsAg positive group (11.29 ±3.39)%was significantly higher than (4.71 ±2.88)%in HBsAg negative group (t=10.76,P<0.05). The proportions of HBA DNA<103 IU/mL,103 -104 IU/mL and 105 -106 IU/mL in HBsAg positive group(0.00%, 0.00%,9.09%) were significantly lower than those in HBsAg negative group (54.05%,22.97%,20.27%),while the proportion of HBA DNA>107 IU/mL ( 90.91%) was significantly higher than that in HBsAg negative group (2.70%)(P<0.05).The content of MDSC in HBV DNA positive group[(10.82 ±3.26)%] was significantly higher than that in HBV DNA negative group[(5.84 ±2.16)%](t=8.42,P<0.05).Spearman's correlation analy-sis showed that the level of MDCS expression was positively correlated with the level of DNA replication (r=0.769, P<0.05).Conclusion The increased level of MDSC content can cause the immune suppression and is positively correlated with the degree of HBV DNA replication.

0.05); and more 5 years,length of service also between doctors. There were 98.3% of medical staffs being aware of health care law for six-step hand-washing and hand hygiene 97.8% being aware of hand hygiene compliance and 86.7% obtained knowledge after proper training,but most of them did not know the relationship between hand hygiene and hospital infection. CONCLUSIONS A good hand hygiene compliance need not only a reliable and convenient environment,but also training,inspection,supervision and management.

OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of combined application of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injection and dopamine injection on peritoneal dialysis patients.METHODS: By self-control method,the peritoneal dialysis solution of 22 patients with ambulant continued peritoneal dialysis was added with 20 mg dopamine injection and 12 mL Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injection for dialysis of 14 days.The D/P values of urea nitrogen(UN) and creatinine(Cr),week's peritoneal UN clearance index(KT/V),the clearance rate of Cr(Ccr),week's total KT/V,Ccr,reabsorption rate of glucose and the net amount of 24 hours' ultrafiltration were recorded before and after medication.RESULTS: The addition of dopamine injection and Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae injection to the peritoneal dialysis solution resulted in significant higher values in week's peritoneal KT/V,Ccr and week's total KT/V,Ccr and the net amount of 24 hours' ultrafiltration as compared with before medication(P

Executive function is an important advanced cognitive process, and it is the function that integrates different cognitive processes to achieve one's aim. Updating is an important component of executive function. According to the classifications of Miyake & Colletee on executive function, two study paradigms on memory updating are discussed: n-back paradigm & running memory paradigm. A new study method called latent variable analysis and new studies of cognitive neuroscience on memory updating are introduced. Issues on ethics and morality in research on cognitive experiment of psychology are briefly demonstrated to explore appropriate direction for research of executive function in future.

Objective To study the effect of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)on the secretion of anti-mullerian hormone(AMH)in granulosa cells in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS).Methods From Aug.2008 to Dec.2009,33 patients with PCOS in Reproductive Medicine Research Center,Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were collected from 8-10 mm antral follicles and classified into the following three groups: FSH-unstimulated granulosa cells(unstimulated group,n =12),exogenous FSH-stimulated granulosa cells(exo-stimulated group,n =12)and internal FSH-stimulated granulosa cells(int-stimulated group,n =21).ELISA and real-time PCR were relatively used to measure protein and mRNA level of AMH.Luciferase reporting vector was constructed to detect the promoter activity of AMH.Results The levels of AMH secretion in PCOS granulosa cells were(11.4 ± 4.0)μg/L in unstimulated group,(7.9 ± 1.1)μg/L in exo-stimulated group and(5.6 ± 1.7)μg/L in int-stimulated group.Both the external and internal stimulation of FSH may suppress AMH secretion significantly(P ＜0.05).The mRNA level of AMH in PCOS granulosa cells were 2.5 ± 1.2 in unstimulated group,which were higher than 1.5 ± 0.5 in exo-stimulated group and 1.1 ± 0.7 in int-stimulated group significantly(P ＜0.05).The luciferase activity of AMH in PCOS granulosa cells were 11.5 ± 2.3 in unstimulated group,8.7 ± 2.4 in exo-stimulated group and 6.8 ± 2.4 in int-stimulated group.The luciferase activity of AMH in unstimulated group was significantly higher than those in exo-stimulated and int-stimulated groups(P ＜0.05).Conclusion FSH may inhibit the excessive secretion of AMH and stimulate follicle growth in PCOS granulosa cells by suppressing activity and expression of promoter.

Recent scientific achievements in cell and developmental biology have provided unprecedented opportunities for advances in biomedical research. The demonstration that fully differentiated cells can reverse their gene expression profile to that of pluripotent cells, and the successful derivation and culture of human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) have fuelled hopes for applications in regenerative medicine. Ethical issues concerning the use of cloned human embryos for the derivation of stem cells have stimulated the search for alternative methods for reversing differentiated cells into pluripotent cells. The present state of these reprogramming technologies will be reviewed and their relative success will be discussed.

Objective To detect the expression of tissue factor(TF) in bone marrow (BM) of patients with multiple myeloma (MM), and to analyze the relationship among TF, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and the angiogenesis in MM. Methods TF, VEGF and mierovessel density (MVD) levels were detected by immunohistochemistry technique for bone marrow biopsy from 32 cases of newly diagnosed or relapsed MM patients and 32 cases of iron deficiency anemia or healthy volunteers. Results In bone marrow TF and VEGF positive rate in MM group and control group is 88 % and 78 %; 60 % and 10 % respectively. Median TF and VEGF expression levels in MM group and control group were ++ and ++; - and - respectively, median MVDs were 4and O. Conclusion Both 'IF and VEGF expression in MM bone marrow are higher than those in normal bone marrow; and correlates with angiogenesis positively.