OBJECTIVE:To observe the clinical effects of Sanqi shengji ointment (SQSJO) preventing skin flap necrosis. METHODS:75 cases of local flap transfer in head and facial operation were randomly divided into blank group,treatment group, control group and with 25 cases in each group. After surgery,except for conventional treatment,treatment group was coated with SQSJO additionally;control group was additionally treated with rh-bFGF. The dressing was changed with iodophor in blank group conventionally till the wound healed. The skin flap necrosis,healing course,local skin temperature,swelling disappearance time and wound healing time were observed and compared among 3 groups after surgery. RESULTS:Compared with blank group,the incidence of skin flap necrosis decreased significantly in other 2 groups,there was statistical significance(P<0.05). There was sta-tistically significant difference in healing rate ameng 3 grups(P<0.05);there was no statistical significance in local skin tempera-ture among 3 groups after surgery (P>0.05);the flap swelling disappearance time and wound healing time of treatment group were significantly shorter than those of control group and blank group;there was statistical significance (P<0.05). CONCLU-SIONS:SQSJO can prevent skin flap necrosis accurately after flap transfer,and has no significant difference from rh-bFGF in pre-vention effect. Moreover,it is better than rh-bFGF in improving local swelling and shortening wound healing.

Objective To study the clinical significance of a novel marker of platelet clumps count provided by hematology analyzer in differentiating true thrombocytopenia from EDTA-dependent pseudothrombocytopenia (EDTA-PTCP). Methods Samples from 65 cases of thrombocytopenia (including 15 EDTA-PCTP samples and 50 random samples of true thrombocytopenia) and 50 healthy controls were analyzed using hematology analyzers, and samples with low platelet counts were checked by replacing citric acid and using manual microscope observation to identify true thrombocytopenia from EDTA-PTCP. A novel marker of platelet clumps count was used to differentiate the two diseases for samples anficoagulated with EDTA or citric acid. Results In 65 patients with thrombocytopenia, platelet counts were (48±11)×109/L detected by automatic hematology analyzers. Fifty of 65 cases were true thrombocytopenia which showed low platelet counts [(48±10)×109/L by automated analyzer and (46±11)×109/L by manual assay]. No significance was observed between them (t=-1.26, P0.05). Platelet clumps counts were 86±15. No platelet clamps were detected under microscope. The other 15 cases were EDTA-PTCP [platelet counts were (48±12)×109/L and platelet clumps counts (840±184) were increased significantly by automated analyzer and using EDTA anticoagulant] which showed obviously platelet clumps and no less platelet counts under microscope. After replacing citric acid, platelet counts [(141±13)×109/L by automated analyzer and (134±17)×109/L by manual microscope assay] were increased significantly. No significance was observed between them (t=-1.29, P0.05). Platelet clumps counts (75±12) were decreased obviously compared with EDTA anticoagulant method (t=-6.82, P<0.001). No platelet clumps were detected under microscope. Conclusion Platelet clumps counts may be a useful clinical indicator for monitoring of platelet aggregates, especially for EDTA-PTCP caused by platelet clumping.

Objective To investigate the sensitivity of the real-time fluorescence PCR technique and the bacterial culture for detecting the colonization of group B Streptococcus(GBS)in late pregnant women.Methods 2 specimens were collected from preg-nant women genital tract-rectal secretions swabs,one specimen for conducting the bacterial culture and another for conducting the real-time PCR technique to detect genital GBS.The accuracy and rapidness were compared between the two methods.308 cases of pregnant women were divided into the GBS positive group and the GBS negative group according to the detection results of the real time real-time fluorescence PCR technique.The relation between the occurrence of premature rupture of membranes with GBS was investigated by the comparative analysis.Results Among 308 pregnant women with GBS detection,18 cases were positive by the ordinary bacterial culture with the positive rate of 5.8%(18/308),while 28 cases were positive by the real-time fluorescent PCR with the positive rate of 9.4%(29/308).In the GBS positive group detected by PCR,the premature rupture of membranes occurred in 9 cases with the positive rate of 31%,while in the GBS negative group detected by PCR,which occurred in 33 cases with the pos-itive rate of 11.83%.Conclusion This survey shows that the positive detection rate of the real-time fluorescent PCR technique is significantly higher than that of the bacterial culture method,the application of this detection technique for detecting GBS provides the basis for rapidly diagnosing GBS and conducting the prophylactic use of antibacterial drugs more accurately and more effectively.

Objective To investigate the effect of probiotics on the blood lipid metabolism of elderly patients with coronary artery disease (CHD).Methods The clinical data of 100 elderly CHD patients who were admitted in our hospital from May 2012 ～November 2015 were collected.The enrolled patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group,50 cases in each group.All patients were routinely given medication for secondary prevention of CHD,patients in the observation group were additionally given oral probiotics.Then we observed the changes in the lipid levels of patients before and after 12 weeks treatment.Results The serum total cholesterol (TC),triglyceride (TG),low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) of patients in the observation group were improved more significantly than the control group,the difference was significant (P＜0.05).The serum total High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) was improved more significantly than the control group.Conclusion Probiotics adjuvant therapy can significantly improve the blood lipid indexes in elderly CHD patients.

Complications in CRF-CAPD were treated by TCM during the past 17 years. Loss of appetite and hypoproteinemia were treated with modified Renshen Yangrong Decoction, for abdominal pain and distention, modified Xiangsha Liujunzi Decoction; for peritonitis, modified Dacaihu Decoction; for diarrhea due to hypofunction of spleen with exuberant dampness, modified Shenling Baizhu Powder; for Yang-deficiency of the Spleen and Kidney, modified Lizhong Decoction plus Sishen Pill; for skin pruritus, Siwu Decoction with additives; for renal -ortheopathy, treated by principles of tonifying the liver - kidney, strengthening the bones and tendons and blood - activating and stasis - relieving; for hyperlipidemia, by principles of tonifying the liver -kidney, phlegm and turbidity - eliminating and blood - activating stasis - relieving; for renalanemia, Guishao Sijunzi Decoction with additives. To improve patient'sliving quality and nutrition, self- formulated Shentekang capsule was given to improve renal function, decrease the frequencies and duration of dialysis, self - formulated Shenshuai Recipe was administered.

Objective To observe the level change of serum SOD in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Methods The levels of serum SOD in 66 patients with SARS were measured by RIA, and compared with controls. Results The levels of serum SOD in patients with SARS were significantly lower than those in controls, and in severe type of SARS patients were lower than those in the other types. The levels of serum SOD in the recovery stage of SARS patients increased, but still was lower than those in controls. Conclusion Excessive free radicals were produced in patients with SARS, and SOD was depleted. The level change of SOD in patients with SARS may reflect state of disease. Dynamic detection of serum SOD level is helpful for monitoring state of SARS. It may be an important therapeutic measure that excessive free radicals were eliminated from SARS patient body.

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OBJECTIVE:To compare the difference of the information about smoking affecting pharmacodynamics and pharma-cokinetics in prescription drug instructions between US and China. METHODS:The US and Chinese guidance for drug R&D and drug instructions editing,prescription drug instructions were collected;the information about smoking affecting pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics were retrieved from FDA drug instruction official website DailyMed and Yaozhi Network in China up to Jun. 19th,2014. The difference in related regulations and drug instruction were compared between US and China. RESULTS & CON-CLUSIONS:The guidance issued by US and China require that great importance should be attached to the effects of smoking on pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics,and it must be noted in drug instructions. Of 62 857 drugs recorded,smoking affected pharmacodynamics and pharmcokinetics of 34 drugs in US drug instructions,among which 9 drugs needed dose modifications;for above drugs,Chinese drug instructions pointed out great importance should be attached to the effect of smoking on pharmacodynam-ics and pharmacokinetics of 6 drugs,and only one drug(erlotinid hydrochloride)needed to be modified. The label rate of smoking affecting pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics was relatively low in Chinese drug instructions compared to US. It is suggested that the regulatory agent should standardize and improve related description in drug instruction,correct unsuitable content,revise the items which may result in severe consequence,and set up official website which can provide all drug instructions as soon as possible. Drug manufacturers should standardize clinical study of drugs before marketing,focus on the scientificity,completeness and normalization of drug instructions.

Objective To observe the levels of serum sex hormone in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), in order to determine whether there were involvement of sex glands. Methods The levels of serum E2, PROG, FSH, LH and PRL were measured in 66 patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) by electrochemiluminescence, and the results were compared with that of controls. Results The results showed that levels of serum E2, PROG,and FSH in patients with SARS were significantly lower than those of controls. On the other hand, the levels of serum LH and PRL were significantly higher than those of controls. The level of E2 in patients with severe type SARS was significantly lower than that in patients with mild type.The levels of sex hormones returned later than improvement of clinical symptoms. Conclusion The levels of serum sex hormones were lowered in patients with SARS, indicating that the changes in sex hormones might play a role in the disease process of SARS. Recovery of levels of sex hormones was retarded.

Objective To analyze the outcomes of different treatments in 126 patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods The follow-up data of 126 BCLC-B or C stage HCC patients who received different treatments were retrospectively studied.These patients were divided into six groups according to the treatment.Group 1:untreated; Group 2:TACE only; Group 3:TACE + Sorafenib;Group 4:liver resection ; Group 5:liver resection + TACE; Group 6:liver resection + TACE + Sorafenib.The survival times were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier method and the results were analyzed using the log-rank test.Results Among the non-surgery groups,the 1 year survival rate in Group 3 (62.5％,medium survival 16 months) was longer than Groups 1 and 2.For patients in the liver resection groups,the 1 year and overall survival rates were much better than the non-surgery groups.There were no significant differences in 1 year and 2 year survivals among Groups 4,5,and 6.However,the 3 year survival rate in Group 6 was much longer than Groups 4 and 5.The medium survival in Groups 4,5,and 6 were 24,24.5,and 28 months,respectively.Moreover,the medium survivals after post-hepatectomy recurrence in Groups 4,5 and 6 were 7,9.5,and 18 months,respectively.Sorafenib significantly prolonged survival after HCC recurrence.Conclusions Liver resection was still the best and the most effective treatment for patients with advanced HCC.Combining TACE with Sorafenib was a better treatment for patients with non-resectable HCC.Sorafenib effectively inhibited progression of post-hepatectomy HCC recurrence and significantly prolonged survival.Therefore,Sorafenib is a good approach in the prevention and treatment of HCC recurrence.