OBJECTIVE: To observe the expression of cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) in atherosclerotic tissue in rabbits and to discuss the association between COX-2 and atherosclerosis (AS) and evaluate the effect of cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) inhibitor celecoxib (cele) on atherosclerosis progression in atherosclerotic model rabbits. METHODS: Eighteen New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups: normal control group, high cholesterol (HC) group, and celecoxib(20 mg?kg?d-1) group. After feeding for 14 weeks, the aortic atherosclerotic lesions and the ratio of aortic intima to media in rabbits were measured. RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry and Western Blot were used for the detection of expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein. RESULTS: In celecoxib-treated group compared with HC group, the atherosclerotic lesion area, the ratio of aortic intima to media, the expression of COX-2 mRNA and protein were all significantly reduced (P

Objective To study the effect of angiotensin Ⅱ type 1 receptor antagonist Irbesartan on the expressions of cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)in rabbit model of atherosclerosis.Methods Thirty male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into five groups:normal control group,high cholesterol group(Group HC),10 mg?kg-1?d-1 Irbesartan group(Group S),20 mg?kg-1?d-1 Irbesartan group(Group M),30 mg?kg-1?d-1 Irbesartan group(Group H).Except the control group,the other four groups were fed with high cholesterol diet to induce atherosclerosis for 14 weeks.Then,the size of aortic atherosclerotic lesions and the ratio of aortic tunica intima to media were measured.RT-PCR,immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used for COX-2 mRNA and protein levels respectively.Results Compared with Group HC,atherosclerotic lesion size was markedly reduced in Groups M and H(P

Case based teaching was applied in order to enhance the teaching efficacy and clinical safety for resident doctors in anesthesia training centers and to arouse their learning incentives and improve their clinical performance.Case based discussions on basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and multiple traumas were conducted.Process consciousness was enhanced and theoretical knowledge analysis was combined with practical clinical skill training for residents in department of anesthesiology to improve the quality of training.

Objective To study the significance of anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP),anti keratin antibody (AKA) and anti-RA33 autoantibodies (RA33)in the diagnosis of elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA) and to explore the role of the united detection of anti-CCP, AKA and RA33 in the diagnosis of EORA. Methods The above three kinds of autoantibodies were detected in 69 patients with EORA, 73 patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and 65 patients with osteoarthritis (OA). The anti-CCP and RA33 were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),and AKA was measured by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF). Results In the group of patients with EORA, the sensitivity and specificity of anti-CCP were 55.1% and 94.3%, the sensitivity and specificity of AKA were 31.3% and 91.5%, and the sensitivity and specificity of RA33 were 36.2% and 95.4% respectively, which were significantly higher than those in the groups of patients with PMR and OA. United-detection of anti-CCP, AKA and RA33 reduced the sensitivity,hut increased the specificity (100%) with higher positive predictive value. Conclusions Anti-CCP,AKA and anti-RA33 can emerge in the patients with EORA and the anti-CCP displays higher sensitivity and specificity. United detection of anti-CCP, AKA and RA33 can increase the specificity and positive predictive value (100%) and has high value in the diagnosis of EORA.

Objective To evaluate the value of Vascular Closure Device(VCD)with the new Angio-Seal STS(Self-Tightening Suture)in femoral artery closure after coronary angiography(CAG)or percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).Methods Totally 298 patients were divided into Angio-Seal STS group(group A,n=120)and manual compression group(group B,n=178).The success rate of hemostasis,the time of hemostasis,the time of bedrest and the complication rate were observed.Results Compared with group B,the time of hemostasis,the time of bedrest and the rate of distress on the waist were markedly decreased in group A(P0.05).Conclusion Angio-Seal STS vascular closure derice provided a safe and effective means of obtainig rapid arterial hemostasis after cardiac catheterization.It reduces the bedrest time and discomfort without increasing complications.Angio-seal STS device has the feature of self tightening suture,and doesn't need the post-placement tension spring.

Objective To investigate the sinusoidal endothelia) cell (SEC) apoptosis induced by hepatic ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) and the effect of propofol on the hepatic cell apoptosis in vivo. Methods For hepatic I/R study we utilized a rat model of 70% liver ischemia according to Kohli, et al . Twenty-four male SD rats weighing 250-350 g were randomly assigned to 3 equal groups of eight animals : group A was subjected to 30 min of liver ischemia followed by 6 h of reperfusion and normal saline was infused iv at the onset of reperfusion, at a rate 10 ml ? kg-1 ? h -1 for 60 min; group B was subjected to the same J/ R as in group A but instead of NS propofol 20 mg " kg was given iv followed by continuous infusion of 0.5% propofol at 50 mg? kg-1 ? h-1 for 60 min; group C underwent sham operation followed by intravenous NS infusion at 10 ml kg h for 60 min. Blood samples and liver biopsies were obtained at the end of 6h of reperfusion, for determination of plasma alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activity and hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) content, apoptosis and microscopic examination (light and electron microscopy) . Apoptosis was determined both qualitatively and quantitatively by DNA laddering and TUNEL methods. Results In group A there was a significant increase in apoptotic hepatocytes and SEC after I/R as compared with group C ( P

Objective To determine the feasibility of achieving local transgenic expression in the rat lung using bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells ( MSCs) transfected with Lac-Z gene. Methods Primary cultures of bone marrow MSCs from Lewis rats were transfected with the pSV-?-galactosidase control vector and labelled with a fluorescent, membrane impermeable dye DAPI. The transfected and labelled MSCs (5?105 cells/animal) were injected into the jugular vein of syngenetic recipient rats. The animals were killed at 48 h and 8 wk after injection respectively. The lungs, spleens, livers, kidneys and skeletal muscle were then excised and examined under fluorescene microscope. The transgenic expression of Lac-Z gene was detected by incubating with the X-gal chromogen.Results Only a few DAPI labelled MSCs could be identified in the spleen, liver, kidney and skeletal muscle, whereas a large amount of DAPI labelled MSCs could be identified in the lung and most of them lodged in the lung parenchyma and air sac at 48h and 8wk after intravenous injection of transfected MSCs. After incubation with the X-gal chromogen, microscopic examination showed that a large number of MSCs with multiple intense blue staining were scattered throughout the lung. On the contrary only a few cells with blue staining could be identified in the spleen and kidney and no MSCs with blue staining could be seen in the liver pancreas and skeletal muscle. Conclusion Genetically modified MSCs injected into the jugular vein can target the lung effectively and achieve local transgenic expression for a long time.

Neurological rehabilitation involves the most functional impairments. The students of rehabilitation medicine are required to master diagnosis and treatments of diseases, and assessments and rehabilitation of disabilities in neurological field during practice. This article introduced the experience of teaching for the students practised neurological rehabilitation.

Objective To investigate the incidence of spasticity 6 months after first stroke. Methods 355 patients hospitalized from March 2012 to December 2013 were assessed with the modified Ashworth Scale 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after stroke. Results The incidence of spasticity was 42.7% in the 1st month, and increased to 63.7% and 65.7% 3 and 6 months after stroke, respectively. The incidence of spasticity was the most 3 months after stroke both in arms and legs. The incidence of moderate to severe spasticity was more in the arms than in the legs. There was no significant difference at incidence of spasticity among foci and ages. Conclusion Spasticity usually occurs within 3 months after stroke, and more frequent in the upper limb than lower limb.

Objective To observe the effect of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection on upper limb pain after stroke. Methods A case with upper limb pain after stroke was reported. The symptom, the location and dosage of injection, and the prognosis were recorded. Results The pain relieved after injection, and disappeared 4 weeks after injection. Conclusion BTX-A injection is effective on upper limb pain after stroke.