OBJECTIVE:To establish a HPLC method for the determination of levodopa in levodopa inclusion complex.METHODS:The separation was performed on C18,and the mobile phase consisted of methanol-0.01mol?L-1 potassium dihydrogen phosphate buffer solution(25∶75,pH 3.0)with a flow rate of 1.0mL?min-1.The column temperature was 30℃,the detection wavelength was 280 nm and the sample size was 20?L.RESULTS:A good linear relationship was obtained for levodopa within the range of 5～80?g?mL-1(r=0.999 8),and its average recovery was 100.1%(RSD=0.19%,n=15).CONCLUSION:This method is simple,rapid,accurate,and it can be used for the content determination of levodopa in levodopa inclusion complex.

A new species of Nanhaipotamon sp. Nov. was found from the west of Xiapu County, Fujian Province in April 2008. Holotype: male, carapace length 28.2 mm, breadth 35.6 mm, thickness 20.4 mm. Allotype, female, carapace length 22.6 mm, breadth 28.7 mm, thickness 20.4 mm. Male first pleopod reached beyond tubercle of abdominal lock, not reaching to suture of sternites 4/5. Subterminal segment was about 2.4 times as terminal segment, inner horn rounded to squarish, and its outer horn pointed to the upper part of abdomen. Morphologically, this new species is distinguishable to the similar species of freshwater crabs, such as N. formosanum, N. nanriense, and N. yongchunense.

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment value of laparoscopic surgery in tubal obstruction infertility patients with endometriosis.Methods Retrospective analysis was done in 381 cases underwent laparoscopic treatment for tubal obstruction from May 2005 to May 2010,,of which 119 cases were combined with endometriosis.The treatment results were analyzed,including the decomposition of the umbrella side tubal obstruction adhesions,lesions of endometriosis electrocoagulation,endometriosis cystectomy and pregnancy and so on.Results Hysterosalpingography(HSG)showed tubal occlusion in both side or one side in the distal end in 381 cases,and these patients were treated with laparoscopic surgery.There were 262 cases showed distal tubal occlusion not companied with endometriosis,of which 82 cases clinically pregnanced,accounting for 31.3％.Surgical treatment of endometriosis found in 119 cases,accounting for 31.2％ ; and 29 cases pregnaced,which accounted 24.4％.We found 42 cases of tubal adhesions grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ and endometriosis stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ,16 cases of clinical pregnancy,accounting for 38.1％ ;Twenty-six cases of tubal adhesions grade Ⅰ-Ⅱ and endometriosis stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ,7 cases of clinical pregnancy,accounting for 26.9％ ;Twenty-eitht cases of tubal adhesions grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ and endometriosis stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ,4 cases of clinical pregnancy,accounting for 14.3％ ;Twenty-three cases of tubal adhesions grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ and endometriosis stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ,2 cases of clinical pregnancy,accounting for 8.7％.The clinical pregnancy rate in the first group was significantly higher than the other groups,chnical pregnancy rate of the last group was the lowest.Conclusion Laparoscopic surgery is an effective treatment of tubal obstruction infertility combined with endometriosis.After laparoscopic surgery,the clinical pregnancy rate is significantly higher in Tubal obstruction without endometriosis than patients with endometriosis.After surgery,the clinical pregnancy rate in patients with the light stage tubal adhesions and endometriosis is better than those severely.

Objective To examine the Criterion-related validity of the competency model of armed police sergeant.Methods 513 armed police soldiers were evaluated by 2 leaders with competency model of armed police sergeant.5 equidistant grades rating method was used.The list of excellent soldiers were collected.Results ( 1 ) There were significant differences on 17 items of competency scores between excellent soldier group and average soldier group (P ＜ 0.05 ), except for one item of competency.Furthermore, there were significant differences on 4 factor scores and sum scores between excellent soldier group and average soldier group (P ＜ 0.05 ).( 2 ) The predictive probability were 72.6 % (A) ,71.3% (B) predicting excellent soldiers by the sum scores of competency model.Conclusion The Criterion-related validity of the competency model of armed police sergeant is acceptable.It can be used in the selecting and training of armed police sergeant.

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the quality of reporting in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM), and to provide suggestions for improving the reporting of future clinical studies in this therapeutic area. METHODS: A search of the Cochrane Library was conducted to identify RCTs of CHM. A revised CONSORT checklist designed for CHM clinical studies was implemented. The revised CONSORT checklist contained 63 items, including the following new items added specifically for CHM: (1) "syndrome of disease" based on Chinese medicine theories; (2) rationale of CHM formula; (3) formula composition; (4) preparation form of CHM; (5) quality control of CHM. RESULTS: The overall reporting quality of the RCTs as assessed with the revised CONSORT checklist varied between 19% and 44%, with a median score of 32% (standard deviation 8%). CONCLUSION: The overall quality of reporting of RCTs of CHM evaluated with a revised CONSORT checklist was poor, reflecting the need for improvements in reporting future clinical trials in this area. RECOMMENDATIONS: To improve the quality of reporting of RCTs of CHM, we recommend adopting a revised CONSORT checklist that includes items specific to CHM. We also recommend that editors of CHM journals require authors to use a structured approach to presenting their trials as a condition of publication.

PURPOSE: Obesity is associated with metabolic dysregulation, but the underlying metabolic signatures involving clinical and inflammatory profiles of obese asthma are largely unexplored. We aimed at identifying the metabolic signatures of obese asthma. METHODS: Eligible subjects with obese (n = 11) and lean (n = 22) asthma underwent body composition and clinical assessment, sputum induction, and blood sampling. Sputum supernatant was assessed for interleukin (IL)-1β, -4, -5, -6, -13, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and serum was detected for leptin, adiponectin and C-reactive protein. Untargeted gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOF-MS)-based metabolic profiles in sputum, serum and peripheral blood monocular cells (PBMCs) were analyzed by orthogonal projections to latent structures-discriminate analysis (OPLS-DA) and pathway topology enrichment analysis. The differential metabolites were further validated by correlation analysis with body composition, and clinical and inflammatory profiles. RESULTS: Body composition, asthma control, and the levels of IL-1β, -4, -13, leptin and adiponectin in obese asthmatics were significantly different from those in lean asthmatics. OPLS-DA analysis revealed 28 differential metabolites that distinguished obese from lean asthmatic subjects. The validation analysis identified 18 potential metabolic signatures (11 in sputum, 4 in serum and 2 in PBMCs) of obese asthmatics. Pathway topology enrichment analysis revealed that cyanoamino acid metabolism, caffeine metabolism, alanine, aspartate and glutamate metabolism, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan biosynthesis, pentose phosphate pathway in sputum, and glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism, glycerolipid metabolism and pentose phosphate pathway in serum are suggested to be significant pathways related to obese asthma. CONCLUSIONS: GC-TOF-MS-based metabolomics indicates obese asthma is characterized by a metabolic profile different from lean asthma. The potential metabolic signatures indicated novel immune-metabolic mechanisms in obese asthma with providing more phenotypic and therapeutic implications, which needs further replication and validation.
Adiponectin ; Alanine ; Aspartic Acid ; Asthma* ; Body Composition ; C-Reactive Protein ; Caffeine ; Chromatography, Gas ; Glutamic Acid ; Interleukins ; Leptin ; Mass Spectrometry ; Metabolism ; Metabolome ; Metabolomics ; Obesity ; Pentose Phosphate Pathway ; Phenylalanine ; Pilot Projects* ; Sputum ; Tryptophan ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha ; Tyrosine

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been associated with diabetes risk; however, their association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in individuals with diabetes is poorly described. We hypothesized that a greater number of SDOH among individuals with diabetes would be associated with a higher risk of CVD events. Methods: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study is a national, biracial cohort of 30,239 individuals ≥45 years old recruited in 2003–2007. We included 6,322 participants with diabetes at baseline, defined as healthcare professional diagnosis, diabetes medication use, or blood glucose values. Seven SDOH that were individually associated with CVD events were included (P<0.20). The outcome was CVD events, a composite of expert-adjudicated myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiovascular death. We estimated Cox proportional hazard models to examine associations between number of SDOH (0, 1, 2, ≥3) and CVD events. Results: In an age and sex adjusted model, the presence of multiple SDOH significantly increased the risk of any CVD event (hazard ratio [HR], 1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26 to 1.74 for two SDOH; HR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.43 to 1.96 for ≥3 SDOH). This finding was attenuated but remained statistically significant in a fully adjusted model (HR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.40 for two SDOH; HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.07 to 1.50 for ≥3 SDOH). Conclusion Having multiple SDOH was independently associated with an increased risk of CVD events, a finding driven by cardiovascular death. Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events.

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been associated with diabetes risk; however, their association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in individuals with diabetes is poorly described. We hypothesized that a greater number of SDOH among individuals with diabetes would be associated with a higher risk of CVD events. Methods: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study is a national, biracial cohort of 30,239 individuals ≥45 years old recruited in 2003–2007. We included 6,322 participants with diabetes at baseline, defined as healthcare professional diagnosis, diabetes medication use, or blood glucose values. Seven SDOH that were individually associated with CVD events were included (P<0.20). The outcome was CVD events, a composite of expert-adjudicated myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiovascular death. We estimated Cox proportional hazard models to examine associations between number of SDOH (0, 1, 2, ≥3) and CVD events. Results: In an age and sex adjusted model, the presence of multiple SDOH significantly increased the risk of any CVD event (hazard ratio [HR], 1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26 to 1.74 for two SDOH; HR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.43 to 1.96 for ≥3 SDOH). This finding was attenuated but remained statistically significant in a fully adjusted model (HR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.40 for two SDOH; HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.07 to 1.50 for ≥3 SDOH). Conclusion Having multiple SDOH was independently associated with an increased risk of CVD events, a finding driven by cardiovascular death. Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events.

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been associated with diabetes risk; however, their association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in individuals with diabetes is poorly described. We hypothesized that a greater number of SDOH among individuals with diabetes would be associated with a higher risk of CVD events. Methods: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study is a national, biracial cohort of 30,239 individuals ≥45 years old recruited in 2003–2007. We included 6,322 participants with diabetes at baseline, defined as healthcare professional diagnosis, diabetes medication use, or blood glucose values. Seven SDOH that were individually associated with CVD events were included (P<0.20). The outcome was CVD events, a composite of expert-adjudicated myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiovascular death. We estimated Cox proportional hazard models to examine associations between number of SDOH (0, 1, 2, ≥3) and CVD events. Results: In an age and sex adjusted model, the presence of multiple SDOH significantly increased the risk of any CVD event (hazard ratio [HR], 1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26 to 1.74 for two SDOH; HR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.43 to 1.96 for ≥3 SDOH). This finding was attenuated but remained statistically significant in a fully adjusted model (HR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.40 for two SDOH; HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.07 to 1.50 for ≥3 SDOH). Conclusion Having multiple SDOH was independently associated with an increased risk of CVD events, a finding driven by cardiovascular death. Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events.

Background: Social determinants of health (SDOH) have been associated with diabetes risk; however, their association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in individuals with diabetes is poorly described. We hypothesized that a greater number of SDOH among individuals with diabetes would be associated with a higher risk of CVD events. Methods: The REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study is a national, biracial cohort of 30,239 individuals ≥45 years old recruited in 2003–2007. We included 6,322 participants with diabetes at baseline, defined as healthcare professional diagnosis, diabetes medication use, or blood glucose values. Seven SDOH that were individually associated with CVD events were included (P<0.20). The outcome was CVD events, a composite of expert-adjudicated myocardial infarction, stroke, or cardiovascular death. We estimated Cox proportional hazard models to examine associations between number of SDOH (0, 1, 2, ≥3) and CVD events. Results: In an age and sex adjusted model, the presence of multiple SDOH significantly increased the risk of any CVD event (hazard ratio [HR], 1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26 to 1.74 for two SDOH; HR, 1.68; 95% CI, 1.43 to 1.96 for ≥3 SDOH). This finding was attenuated but remained statistically significant in a fully adjusted model (HR, 1.19; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.40 for two SDOH; HR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.07 to 1.50 for ≥3 SDOH). Conclusion Having multiple SDOH was independently associated with an increased risk of CVD events, a finding driven by cardiovascular death. Identifying individuals with diabetes who have multiple SDOH may be helpful for detecting those at higher risk of experiencing or dying from CVD events.