AIM: To investigate the extraction of anti-thrombotic contituent from Earthworm ( Pheretima). METHODS: The prothrombin time (PT)of rabbit blood and antithrombin of 14 samples that were extracted by different methods were determined in vitro. RESULTS: The sample that was percolated with 70% alcohol and the sample that was extracted by semi-bionic method were better than ones that were extracted by other methods. CONCLUSION: It is a simple and practicable method to percolate Earthworm with 70% alcohol.

Objective To investigate the invasion ability and collagenolytic activity of human glioma cells in vitro.Methods Boyden chamber invasion assay was employed to evaluate the cell migration ability of human malignant glioma cell line U87MG in vitro and the effect of conditioned medium of U87MG cells on matrix collagenolytic activity was tested by agar-gelatin gel.Results The number of U87MG glioma cells migrating through the Matrigel-coated membrane was more than that of addition of EDTA or anti-MMP-2 antibody in U87MG glioma cells(P0.05).EDTA or anti-MMP-2 antibody markedly inhibited the number of the migrated cells,the inhibitory rates were 79.2% and 77.1%,respectively. The conditioned medium collected from the U87MG cells showed an increase in the transparent ring area on agar-gelatin gel.Inhibition of MMP-2 enzymatic activity by EDTA or anti-MMP-2 antibody reduced the transparent ring area on agar-gelatin gel.Conclusion Both invasion ability and collagenolytic activity of U87MG cells are depended on MMP-2,suggesting that MMP-2 plays an important role in glioma invasiveness.

The paper introduced the organization culture building of a private hospital, in creating the Aikang hospital as your home culture and Aikang values for building a harmonious workplace for the hospital. The management system reform features the separation between regulations and management,building of the supporting system and operating system, for better quality of care with advanced management practice. The social rewards feature great efforts in supporting the disadvantageous population, and undertaking public health service and charity activities. These care and love to the community help the hospital to fulfill its social responsibilities.

Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of estrogen receptor (ER),progesterone receptor(PR)and epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR)in uterine leiomyoma and the recurrence after myomectomy.Methods Eighty cases underwent myomectomy were enrolled in this study.ER,PR and EGFR expression in uterine leiomyoma tissue and normal myometrium tissue were examined by immunohistochemical technique.All the patients were followed up regularly after myomectomy.Results The positive expression rate of ER,PR and EGFR in uterine leiomyoma tissue were significantly higher than those in normal myometrium tissue[88.8％(71/80)vs.48.8％(39/80),92.5％(74/80)vs.30.0％ (24/80),86.2％(69/80)vs.57.5％(46/80),P ＜ 0.05].The recurrence rates in ER,PR and EGFR positive expression patients were significantly higher than those in negative expression patients[42.3％(30/71)vs.22.2％(2/9),41.9％(31/74)vs.16.7％(1/6),42.0％(29/69)vs.27.3％(3/11),P ＜ 0.05].The recurrence times in ER,PR and EGFR positive expression patients were significantly shorter than those in negative expression patients(P ＜0.05).The expression of EGFR had positive correlation with ER and PR(r =0.837,0.702,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The recurrence of uterine leiomyoma may have correlation with high expression of ER,PR and EGFR in uterine leiomyoma.

OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of Astragalus granules on the expression of Caveolin-3(Cav-3)and Smad family member 3 (Smad3) in the myocardial cells of rats with viral myocarditis. METHODS:90 rats were randomly divided into a nor-mal group,a model group,a Shenmai injection group [positive drug,0.2 g/(kg·d)] and the groups of low,medium and high-dose Astragalus granules [0.42,0.84,1.68 g/(kg·d)],with 15 rats in each group. The rats in all groups except for the normal group were given CVB3 ip for the establishment of viral myocarditis model. Meanwhile,the rats in the drug administration groups were given corresponding drugs ig,while those in the normal group and the model group were given normal saline ig,for 15 consecu-tive days. 5 rats were selected from each group respectively on the 3rd,9th and 15th days of drug use to take an experiment. For the rats,the pathological change of the cardiac muscle tissue was observed and scored,and the mRNA and protein expression of Cav-3 and Smad3 in the myocardial cells were detected. RESULTS:After 15 days of drug use,compared to the normal group,the rats of the model group had hyperplasia of a large number of cardiac muscle fibers,obvious lesions at cardiac muscle fibers, and significantly higher pathological score and levels of the mRNA and protein expression of Cav-3 and Smad3 in the myocardial cells (P<0.05). Compared to the model group,the rats in the drug administration groups had cardiac muscle tissue lesions improved and had obviously lower pathological score and levels of the mRNA and protein expression of Cav-3 and Smad3 in the myocardial cells(P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Astragalus granules can markedly downregulate the gene expression of Cav-3 and Smad3 in the myocardial cells of rats with viral myocarditis,which is inferred as a prevention and treatment mechanism of viral myocarditis.

SF-36 scale has been widely accepted because of its objectivity and scientificity. However, until now its application in TCM treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is not common. This article discussed the significance of SF-36 scale as the main content of life quality assessment in the efficacy evaluation system of TCM treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, which can provide certain references for the promotion of the application in this field.

Objective To evaluate the primary outcomes of minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy. Methods There were 34 cases with single lumbar disc herniation treatment of tubular retractor access with METRx system and microdiscectomy(MMD group)and same cases with treatment of conventional discectomy(CD group).Operating time,blood loss,time of leaving the bed and length of hospital stay were compared in two groups.The postoperative wound pain was measured using a visual analog scale(VAS).The modified MacNab criteria were used to evaluate the outcomes. ResuIts The mean operating time was 65 min in MMD group,63 min in CD group.The mean blood loss was 34 ml in MMD group,85 ml in CD group.To compare in two groups,there was significant difference(P＜0.05).The mean time of leaving the bed after operation was 3.2 d in MMD group.5.8 d in CD group.The mean length of hospital stay was 5.8 d in MMD group.9.6 d in CD group.The mean VAS of the postoperative wound pain was 3.2 scores in MMD group,5.6 scores in CD group.To compare in two groups,there was significant difference(P＜0.05).There was one complication in MMD group,4 in CD group.Thirty-three cases got follow-up mean 8.5 months in MMD group.The success rate was 93.9%. Conclusion The minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy has the advantages on less trauma,safety,quickly postoperative recovery,and satisfactory outcomes.

Objective To discuss the position nursing for neonates with type three congenital esophageal atresia after operation. Methods We selected 10 patients with type three congenital esophageal atresia from September 2004 to May 2007.The respirator, trachea catheter was removed after operation and the SpO2 was lower than 95% through head mask.Then the SpO2 was compared in different positions of patients,that is face forward,face lateral, face forward with hypsokinesis,face lateral with hypsokinesis. Results All the ten patients survived the operation.The Sp02 in the four positions under oxygen inhalation were (90.30±0.95)%, (89.90±0.74)%, (96.80±1.48)%, (95.90±0.88)%.The former two results were statistically different from the latter two results (P ＜ 0.01). Conclusions The position of face forward with hypsokinesis and face lateral with hypsokinesis facilitated the transition to natural respiration for patients with type three congenital esophageal atresia after remove of respirator and trachea catheter.This could prevent the incidence of complications and the probability of reuse of respirator.

Objective To investigate the pH changes of arterial blood in patients with acute left heart failure.Methods Thirty-eight patients with acute left heart failure were selected as our subjects,who all underwent diuresis,the strong heart diuresis,dilation of blood vessels,reducing the load on the heart,and making water and electrolyte balance of conventional medication,and then parallel oxygen mask,respirator mode synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation(SIMV).If hypoxia was not significantly improved,and positive pressure ventilation with end expiratory(PEEP) treatment was conducted.Results After treatment,the level of pH,heart rate(HR),breathing rate(RR),arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2),arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PaCO2) and mean arterial pressure(MAP) were (7.4 ± 0.3,86.3 ± 6.2) times/min,(22.5 ±4.8) times/min,(84.8 ±7.3) mmHg,(43.3 ±5.5) mmHg,(81.1 ±3.2) mmHg,different from those before treatment(7.1 ±0.1),(118.3 ±8.2) times/min,(36.2 ±7.1) times/min,(47.2 ±6.6) mmHg,(48.3 ±5.2) mmHg,(96.2 ±4.5) mmHg),and the differences were significant (t =5.848,19.188,9.854,23.552,4.072,16.857 respectively; P ＜ 0.01).With the progress of treatment,pH value and pHi value in patients showed a rising trend.Regression analysis showed a positive correlation and the regression equation was Y =-0.559 4 + 1.103 7X.Conclusion Patients with acute left heart failure show abnormal blood pH level and the corresponding change inside red blood cells.Then it causes changes in arterial blood oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells,reduces the cell through the capillary capacity.Therefore,it can result in decrease of gas exchange levels in patients and hypoxia.Treatment should be considered imbalance the body of the improved state of acid-base.

Objective To explore the application value of hysteroscopy in recurrent implantation failure ,and discuss what was the best time to transfer embryos after the operation .Methods The patients who had undergone two or more failed IVF-ET cycles were separated into two groups .The patients of group A ( n=210) received hysteroscopy , and the patients of group B ( n=71) did not receive hysteroscopy evaluation .Intrauterine lesions diagnosis were trea-ted during the procedure .Patients without intrauterine pathologies were given slight curettage .The recurrent IVF-ET were performed after the procedure .Then we analyzed the clinical pregnancy rate of the two groups and determined the best time to transfer embryos after the operation.Results In group A,57 patients were pregnant.In group B, 8 patients were pregnant .There was a significant difference in the clinical pregnancy rates between the two groups (χ2 =7.52,P<0.01).In the pregnant patients of group A ,about 94.7%were pregnant in 6 months after hysterosco-py.Conclusion The patients with recurrent IVF -ET transfer failure should be evaluated prior to commencing IVF-ET cycle to improve the clinical pregnancy rate .It is better to transfer embryos within 6 months after hysteroscopy operation.