Objective To investigate the effects of Chinese drugs for nourishing Yin and clearing the heat on regulation of sex hormones and clinical efficacy patients with SLE.Methods Fifty four active SLE patients with Yin deficiency were randomly divided into 2groups.Thirty patients in tr eatment group were treated with Pill of Wind-weed Phellodendron and Rehman nia(Zhibai Dihuang Wan)and Bolus for Replenishing Vital Ess ence(Da Buyin Wan)combined with western medicine for 2months,while 24patients in control group were treated with western medicine alone.Before and a fter treatment,the serum levels of f ollicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone,estradiol,pr ogesterone,testosterone,prolactin were measured by ELISA in 54patien ts,respec-tively.Before treatment the serum l evels of FSH,luteinizing hormone,estradiol,progesterone,testosterone,prolactin were measured in 30active SLEpatien ts without Yin deficiency and 25age-matched healthy controls simultaneously.Results The mean levels of FSH,luteinizing h ormone,estradiol were significant ly higher in patients with Yin de-ficiency than those without Yin deficiency and those in heathy controls(P

Objective To investigate the risk factors of flare in systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE).Methods In this retrospective cohort study132cases of SLE were followed up for1～5years.The risk factors of SLE flare were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression with computer software,SPSS.Results Of the132patients,82cases had more than one flare,the total number of flares was115.The incidence of flare was0.22per patient-year.The frequency of flares within5years after diagnosis of SLE was higher than that in more than5years.By univariate logistic regression analysis the age younger than40years at the beginning of the study,age of disease onset younger than32years,stress,depression,overwork,pregnancy,suffering from infectious disease,and quick decreasing of prednisone dosage significantly increased the risk of flare(P

Objective To compare vacuum-assisted excision with periareola incision surgery for benign breast cancer.Methods One hundred and twenty one patients with benign breast nodules treated in our hospital from October 2014 to October 2015 were enrolled in the study,including 58 cases received vacuum-assisted excision (study group) and 63 cases received periareola incision surgery (control group).There were no differences in age[(30.2 ±5.4) vs.(32.1 ±6.2) years] and tumor diameter[(1.3 ±0.4) vs.(1.5 ± 0.3) cm] between two groups.Results There were no severe complications in both groups.Compared with the control group,the operation time was shorter] (20.4 ±4.7) vs.(48.2 ± 15.4)min,t =3.165,P =0.006],intraoperative blood loss was less [(18.4 ± 5.7) vs.(17.2 ± 3.7) ml,t =-0.297,P =0.672],malformation rate was lower [5.2％ (3/58)vs.22.2％ (14/63),x2 =7.27,P =0.007],incidence of postoperative hematoma was higher [20.7％ (10/58) vs.6.3％ (4/63),x2 =3.502,P =0.041],and the cost of surgery was more expensive(5 100 ± 300) vs.(3 400 ± 1 200) Yuan,t =2.181,P =0.023].Conclusion Comparing with conventional periareolar incision surgery,the vacuum-assisted excision has its advantages and disadvantages for treatment benign breast tumors,and two surgical modalities can be chosen accordingly.

Objective To investigate the value of arthrolysis in treatment of scapulohumeral periarthritis.Methods 83 cases of scapulohumeral periarthritis were divided into arthrolysis group(45 cases), which were treated with arthrolysis combined with electrotherapy, and control group (38 cases),which were treated with electrotherapy only.Results The effect of arthrolysis group was better than that of control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Arthrolysis can improve the effect on scapulohumeral periarthritis.

Objective To study the effects of intraperitoneal adherence of pus mosses on the efficacy of open repair(OR)and laparoscopic repair(LR)for perforated peptic ulcers(PPUs). Methods Intraperitonealad-herence of pus mosses was divided into the first,second and third stage,respectively. Surgical duration,volume of peritoneal drainage ,rate of abnormal wound healing ,number of intensive care unit transfer ,recovery time of bowel function ,ambulation time ,length of hospital stay ,and postoperative treatment abandonment rate were compared. Results There were 78 ,46 ,and 29 patients for the three stages in OR group ,and 71 ,39 ,and 15 patients in LR group,respectively. There were significant differences insurgical duration,volume of peritoneal drainage,rate of abnormalwound healing,number of ICU transfer,recovery time of bowel function,ambulation time,length of hospital stay about the first stage between the two surgical methods(P values were 0.000,0.000, 0.015,0.000,0.000,0.000,and 0.043 respectively)except for treatment abandonment rate(P value was 0.209). There were significant differences in volume of peritoneal drainage ,rate of abnormal wound healing ,number of ICU transfer,recovery time of bowel function,ambulation time,and length of hospital stay(P values were 0.000, 0.033,0.000,0.000,0.001,and 0.028 respectively)for the second stage except surgical duration and treatment abandonment rate(P values were 0.196 and 0.358 respectively) between the two procedures. The differences were significant in surgical duration ,volume of peritoneal drainage ,and length of hospital stay between the two methods (P values were 0.039 ,0.003 ,0.024 ,and 0.002 respectively) for the third stage but there were no significant differencesin rate of abnormal wound healing , number of ICU transfer , recovery time of bowel function ,ambulation time ,and treatment abandonment rate (P values were 0.175 ,0.173 ,0.766 ,and 0.757 respectively). Conclusions LR is superior to OR under the first stage of pus moss and still has advantages under the second stage. However,LR may be inferior to OR under the third stage.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of imiquimod 5% cream applied with different treatment courses for preventing the recurrence of condyloma acuminatum lesions.Methods A randomized,controlled clinical trial was conducted.Patients with condyloma acuminatum were divided into 3 groups (Group A,B and C).Group A was treated with CO2 laser only.Group B was given topical im- iquimod 5% cream three times a week over 4 weeks after laser treatment of visible warts.Group C was giv- en topical imiquimod 5% cream three times a week over 8 weeks after laser treatment of visible warts.All patients were followed up for 6 months.Results A total of 90 patients with anogenital warts were enrolled in,and finished the study.The recurrence rates of the Group A,B,and C were 64.29%,50%,21.88%,re- spectively,in 6 months of follow-up.The recurrence rate was statistically lower in Group C than in Group A and B (P=0.0033),and in Group C than in Group B (P=0.0457).Adverse reactions occurred in 73.33% and 84.38% of patients in Group B and C,respectively,which included erythema,itching,pain, burning,erosion,ulceration and flu-like symptoms.There was no significant difference of the frequencies of adverse reactions between Group B and C (P＞0.05).Conclusion The recurrence rate of anogenital warts declines significantly in patients treated with imiquimod 5% cream for 8 weeks,but not in the 4 weeks group,after laser therapy.The frequencies of adverse reactions are not significantly different in both groups.

Adrenal medullary hyperplasia (AMH) is a rare cause of secondary hypertension. Herein we analysed clinical manifestation of 4 cases. The clinical and biochemical features of AMH were similar to those of pheochromocytoma. 131 I MIBG scintigram and CT scanning were helpful to make differential diagnosis. Etiology, diagnosis and treatment of AMH were discussed.

Objective To experimentally verify the putative function of gene tls from Pseudomonas aeruginosa phage PaP3. Methods The gene tls was amplified from the genome of phage PaP3 by PCR and subcloned into pMD18-T vector. Then the gene tls cut down from the vector was inserted into the plasmid pQE31, which could give the 6-His tag at the N' side of the expressed protein. The recombinant vector pQE-tls was transformed to E. coli JM109. After induction with IPTG, the expressed bacteria was resuspended and sonicated, then the inclusion body was obtained after centrifugalization. The inclusion body was then dissolved with lysis buffer. The inclusion body solution, which has the target protein, was then purified by affinity chromatography and renatured by dialysis. Finally the nuclease activity of the fusion protein H6-TLS was tested on the plasmid pMD-cos which contains the cutting site of terminase large subunit. Results The expression plasmid pQE31-tls was successfully constructed, and the target protein yield was up to 30% of the total bacterial proteins. Meanwhile the substrate vector pMD-cos was also successfully constructed. After purification and renaturation, the fusion protein H6-TLS could partially cut the substrate vector pMD-cos. Conclusion The fusion protein H6-TLS was successfully expressed, purified and renatured, and it was shown to possess nuclease function. The experiment lays the foundation for further research of the gene tls.

Objective To analyze the clinicaopathological features and treatment of bilateral asynchronous breast cancer.Methods The clinical and pathological data of 13 patients with bilateral asynchronous breast cancer admitted in our hospital from 2010 to 2016 ere retrospectively reviewed.Results The bilateral asynchronous breast cancer accounted for 1.7% of all breast cancer patients admitted n the same period (13/782).The median age of patients at first onset was 47.The modified radical operation was the main surgical lity (12/13 for the first cancer;8/13 for the second cancer).The clinical stage Ⅱ was predominant in all patients (10/13 of the first r;9/13 of the second cancer).Invasive ductal cancer was the most common pathologic type (in 11/13 of the first cancer;11/13 of the cond cancer).Hormone receptors were highly expressed in most of the cases (9/13 of the first cancer;7/13 of the second cancer).The disease-free interval was more than 10 years in most cases (8/13).Among 13 cases local recurrence was detected in 1 case, distant metastases in 2 cases, and 1 case died from distant metastasis.Conclusion The bilateral asynchronous breast cancer has a low incidence;however, a close follow up is necessary for early detection and treatment of the second carcinoma.

Objective To study mathematical model and to perform computer simulation for an important subsystem in the bioregenerative life support system(BLSS),i.e.,light-algae bioreactor(LABR)forcontinuously cultivating green microalgae andsignificantly maintaining life support function of BLSS.MethodsBased on the theories of system dynamics and stoichiometry,the mathematical model and simulation model of LABR were respectively established with experimental data,and then computer experiments were conducted to simulate dynamic responses of LABR under different parameters as well as their combinations.Results It was shown that the kinetic model of LABR was valid for its real-life counterpart by a series of verification tests.It could reliably and beneficially provede technical and methodologcal helps for further investigations of LABR,such as theoretical analysis,design,control and optimization,and so on.Conclusion With computer experiments based on mathematical model and simulation model,it decreases much more in time and money consumption for investigations than with real experiment.This method can also be extended to use in other subsystems studies of BLSS.