Animals ; Arrhythmias, Cardiac ; chemically induced ; prevention & control ; Cats ; Endothelin-1 ; adverse effects ; Medulla Oblongata ; drug effects ; Metoprolol ; pharmacology ; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid ; pharmacology

Atrioventricular Block ; complications ; Child ; Electromyography ; instrumentation ; methods ; Female ; Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis ; complications ; Humans ; Research Report ; Thrombocytopenia ; complications

Objective To understand the functional exercise situation of the total hip arthroplasty(THA)patients in hospital. Methods Using self-designed functional exercise in patients with TKA outline the structure of observation, observation and collection of Orthopedic Surgery,71 cases (91 hips)received THA in patients with relevant information. Results After the former 3d,22.5% of patients did not exercise;After 14 d continuous passive motion (CPM) ,hip joint exercises were separately accounted for 71.8% and 81.7% ,and static muscle contraction,straight leg raising were accounted for 40.8 percent and 81.7 percent. The four exercise started lately, training methods were not standardized the patients, insisted on a shorter time;single-and double-hip replacement hip replacement in patients with Shimoji routing practice started time respectively, after (6.51 ± 2.90 ) d and ( 10.30 ± 3.21 ) d. In the functional exercise process,CPM was assisted by nurse,in other exercises was assisted by retaining workers and patients families. Conclusion THA patients hospitalized during the actual exercise of the number,frequency,timing and methods vary, nursing staff should be further explored how to ensure that patients really effective rehabilitation exercise to further enhance the effect of patients with rehabilitation exercises.

Pediatric surgery is the important part of the paediatrics,and the complicated content,limited time and many difficulties are the main problems of pediatric surgery teaching. The multimedia courseware is used in teaching of pediatric surgery,which is convenient for teachers'preparing lessons and teaching and is beneficial to students'review and summary. After the technique is used,the teaching efficiency and the quality are obviously improved.

Aim To investigate the effect of insulin glargine and human insulin on proliferation of a human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and the role of ERK in the process.Methods MDA-MB-231 cells were incubated with insulin glargine and human insulin at different concentrations and for different time courses.A specific ERK1/2 inhibitor,PD98059,was used either alone or in combination with insulin glargine or human insulin to test the involvement of ERK pathway in cell growth.Cell proliferation was evaluated using cell counting kit-8 reagents.Cell cycle distribution was analyzed by flow cytometry.Results Both insulin glargine and human insulin dose-dependently enhanced MDA-MB-231 cell proliferation at the concentrations from 1 to 100 IU?L-1 after treatment for 96 h.At the concentration of 10 IU?L-1,both drugs promoted cell growth at 48,72,and 96 h.The percentage of S+G2/M cells was significantly increased in both insulin glargine and human insulin treated groups as compared to untreated controls.No significant difference was observed between insulin glargine and human insulin in their effects on cell proliferation and cell cycle distribution.Cell proliferation was significantly inhibited by PD98059.However,in the presence of PD98059,both drugs still promoted cell proliferation significantly as compared to untreated controls.Conclusions Insulin galrgine and human insulin similarly promote proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cells independent of ERK activation.

Propolis is an adhesive substance mixed with plant resins collected by honeybees (Apis mellifera) and secretions from their mandibular gland and wax gland, with wide pharmacological activity and healthcare functions. Its antioxidant activity has long been regarded as one of the most important biological activities of propolis. This article summarizes studies on the antioxidant activity of propolis extracts from different geographic origins and with different extraction methods, as well as several important monomer active ingredients in propolis, and concludes the potential molecular mechanism of antioxidant activity of propolis and its monomer ingredients, with the aim of providing ideas for further studies on pharmacological activity of propolis, as well as reference for in-depth development of propolis products.
Animals ; Antioxidants ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology ; Geography ; Humans ; Propolis ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; pharmacology

Objective To study the risk factors of complications after hepatectomy for intrahepatic stone.Method Clinical data of 363 patients with hepatolithiasis receiving elected hepatic resection in past 4 years in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.Postoperative complications were recorded.Possible risk factors pertaining to the development of complications were identified using univariate and multivariate analysis.Results the surgical mortality was 0.6%(2/363).Postoperative complications occurred in 110 of 363 patients(30.3%).The morbidity included wound infection/liquafication in 42 cases(11.6%),pleural effusion in 41(11.3%),subphrenic collection in 36 (9.9%),bile leakage in 21(5.8%),intra-abdominal collection/infection in 13(3.6%),gastrointestinal bleeding in 3(0.8%),biliary hemorrhage in 2(0.6%),hepatic function insufficiency in 1 (0.3%).The multivariate logistic regression analysis identified that previous history of biliary surgery (P=0.042,odds ratio[OR]=0.617,95%confidence interval[CI]:0.388 to 0.982)and operative time(P=0.0001,odds ratio[OR]=0.994,95%confidence interval[CI]:0.991 to 0.997)were the independent risk factors for development of complications after hepatoectomy for hepatolithiasis.Conclusion Previous history of biliary duct surgery and operative time are the independent risk factors for development of complications after hepatoectomy for intrahepatic stone.For patients with previous biliary surgery,adequate preoperative preparation,improving operative skills and shortening operative time are critical important to prevent occurrence of complications.

Objective To study the assessment implement and its related factors in type 2 diabetic patients with mild cognitive impairment(MCI).Methods Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA)(Beijing Version)was chosen as cognition assessment implement.58 type 2 diabetic patients with MCI were enrolled as the research group and 30 type 2 diabetic patients with normal cognitive function as control.HbA_(1C),blood lipid,urine microalbumin,liver and renal functions were measured in all subjects.Results Compared with control group,the blood levels of HbA_(1C)[(10.48±2.38 vs 9.28±2.19)%,P<0.05],total cholesterol[(4.87±1.18 vs 4.18±1.04)mmol/L,P<0.01],and low-density lipeprotein-cholesterol[LDL-C,(2.97±0.87 vs 2.37±0.61)mmol/L,P<0.01]increased,and high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol decreased[(1.084±0.34 vs 1.25±0.33)mmoL/L,P<0.05]in MCI group.There were significant differences in the duration of diabetes mellitus,diabetic retinopathy,body mass index,and abdominal circumference between MCI group and control group(all P<0.05).There were no significant differences in blood triglycerides,alanine aminotransferase(ALT),aspartate aminotransferase(AST),creatinine,and urine microalbumin between the two groups.MoCA scores were negatively correlated with HbA_(1C)(r=-0.396,P=0.002)and LDL-C(r=-0.275,P=0.036)in MCI group.Multiple regression analysis showed that HbA_(1C) was a significantly independent determinant for the MoCA scores.Conclusion The risk factors such as longer duration of diabetes mellitus.more diabetea mellitus complications,obesity,dyslipidemia,and inefficient control of blood glucoge all contribute to the development and aggravation of cognitive impairment.Therefore,good control of blood glucose and lipids,and reduction of complication and body weight may help to improve the cognitive function.

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of motor imagery therapy in treating neurogenic bladder dysfunction after traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI).Methods Seventy patients with neurogenic bladder control problems after SCI were randomly divided into an experimental group and a control group using a random number table.All patients of the two groups were given general bladder function intervention,including intermittent catheterization,inducing voiding by reflex detrusor contraction,Credé's maneuver urination,etc.Additionally,the patients in the experimental group were given supplemental motor imagery therapy.The times of urinary incontinence,average bladder capacity,maximum voided volume and residual urine volume of the two groups were measured before treatment and at 2 months after treatment.The two groups' outcomes were quantified using a quality of life (QOL) score.Results Incidents of urinary incontinence,average bladder capacity,residual urine volume,voided volume and the QOL score showed significant improvements in both groups,but the experimental group showed better improvements than the control group.The differences were statistically significant.Conclusion The combination of general bladder function intervention with motor imagery therapy can improve the voiding function of patients with neurogenic bladder disorders after SCI more significantly and enhance their QOL.

ObjectiveTo detect mRNA and protein expression of steroidogenic factor-1 ( SF-1 ) and DAX-1 in human adrenocortical tumors and normal adrenal cortex,and to investigate the effect of SF-1 and DAX-1 on the steroidogenesis and development of adrenocortical tumors.Methods Total RNA and protein was extracted from angiotensin Ⅱ unresponsive aldoterone-producing adenomas ( A Ⅱ -U-APA,n =12 ),angiotensin Ⅱ responsive aldoterone-producing adenomas ( AⅡ -R-APA,n =5 ),cortisol-producing adenomas ( CPA,n =10 ),adrenal nonfunctional adenomas ( NFA,n =10 ),aldosterone-producing carcinoma ( APC,n =2 ) and normal adrenal cortex ( NAC,n =8).To analyze gene expression of SF-1,DAX-1,ACTH receptor(ACTHR),and β-actin by real-time quantitative PCR in different tissues.The protein expression of SF-1,DAX-1,and β-actin in the same tissues by Western blot.To study the relationship of ACTHR,SF-1,and DAX-1 with clinical data in adrenocortical tumors.ResultsThe expression of SF-1,DAX-1 mRNA and protein was different in NAC,AⅡ -U-APA,A Ⅱ -R- APA,APC,CPA,and NFA tissues [ relative expression of SF-1 mRNA:24.58±2.45,23.89±3.17,21.59±3.00,(38.75,44.16),14.17±2.80,and 36.38±3.50; DAX-1 mRNA:0.57±0.06,0.37±0.05,0.43±0.05,( 1.52,1.21 ),0.39 ±0.04,and 0.83 ±0.08 ; SF-1 protein:0.76 ±0.11,0.76 ±0.10,0.73 ±0.07,(1.24,1.40),0.55±0.04,and0.98±0.10; DAX-1 protein:0.65±0.14,0.39±0.13,0.43±0.14,(1.18,1.02),0.56±0.04,and 1.03±0.13 ; all P＜0.05 or P＜0.01 ].There was negative correlation by higher SF-1/DAX-1 ratio and tumor size in AⅡ -U-APA tissues.The mRNA and protein expression of SF-1 was lower in CPA and there was the positive correlation with tumor size.Conclusion SF-1 and DAX-1 might play a key role in the development of the adrenocortical tumorigenesis and steroidogenic tissues.