Objective:To explore the effects of omeprazole combined with somatostatin on intra-abdominal pressure and intestinal mucosal barrier function of elderly patients with severe acute pancreatitis.Methods:Selected 82 cases of elderly patients with severe acute pancreatitis from our hospital.They were divided into research group (48 cases) and control group (34 cases).The control group was treated with basic therapy,and the research group was treated with omeprazole combined with somatostatin on the basis of the control group.Analyzed and compared the clinical effects,intestinal mucosal barrier function and symptom indexes of patients in the two groups.Results:①The total effective rate of the research group was significantly better than that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.005).②After treatment,the D-lactose and diamine oxidase (DAO) levels of both groups were significantly lower than before treatment,and the difference was statistically significant (both P＜0.001).In addition,after treatment,the D-lactose and DAO levels were significantly lower in the research group than in the control group,and the differences were statistically significant (mean P ＜ 0.001).③After treatment,patients of the research group showed better results in abdominal pain and abdominal distension relief time,bowel recovery time,hospital stay and blood amylase index than those in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant (mean P ＜ 0.001).④After treatment,the intra-abdominal hypertension of two groups was significantly lower than before treatment,with statistical difference (P ＜ 0.001).Yet it was significantly lower in the research group than in the control group,with statistical difference (P ＜ 0.001).Conclusion:The combined treatment of omeprazole and somatostatin can effectively improve the clinical efficacy of severe acute pancreatitis in elderly patients,correct intra-abdominal hypertension and improve the intestinal mucosal barrier function of patients,so it is worthy of reference and promotion.

Objective To establish a content determination method for paeoniflorin in qisheng capsule. Methods The quantitative analysis of paeoniflorin in qisheng Capsule was carried out by high-performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) . The chromatographic separation was achieved by using a Kromasil C18 chromatographic column (4. 6 mm×250 mm,5 μm) with a mobile phase consisting of methanol,water (1585) at a flow rate of 1. 0 mL·min-1 and 230 nm detection wavelength. Results The linear range was 2. 5-12. 5 μg·mL-1( r =0. 999 9). The average recovery and RSD of the method were 99. 97%and 0. 94%. Conclusion The method is accurate,specific,reproducible,which can effectively be used in quality control of paeoniflorin in qisheng capsule.

Objective To evaluate the changes in early left ventricular myocardial diastolic function after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in the patients undergoing mitral valve replacement.Methods Twenty patients of both sexes,aged 40-70 yr,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ (NYHA Ⅱ or Ⅲ),with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥ 45 ％,scheduled for elective mitral valve replacement with CPB,were enrolled in the study.Global and regional left ventricular diastolic function was measured by using TEE.After splitting of sternum and at 30 and 90 min after termination of CPB,HR,mean arterial pressure,central venous pressure,cardiac index,LVEF,early diastolic transmitral velocity (E),early diastolic tissue velocity (Ea),right ventricular early myocardial velocity (Em) and right ventricular late myocardial velocity (Am).E/Ea and Em/Am ratios were calculated.Results There was no significant difference in the parameters of hemodynamics and left ventricular diastolic function at each time point before and after CPB.LVEF was greater than 50％ and E/Ea ratio was greater than 20 at each time point in the patients.Conclusion There is no further damage to the early left ventricular myocardial diastolic function after CPB in the patients undergoing mitral valve replacement.

Objective:To establish the determination method for berberine hydrochloride in Shenshe ointments. Methods: The quantitative analysis of berberine hydrochloride in Shenshe osintments was carried out by HPLC with a Kromsal C18 chromatographic column (250 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5 μm), the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0. 1% phosphoric acid (49∶51) (adding 0. 2g sodium dode-cylsulphate into 100 ml solution) with the flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1 and the detection wavelength of 320nm, the temperature of col-umn was room temperature, and the injection volume was 20 μl. Results: The linear range was 0. 059 2-0. 296 0 g·L-1 with good correlation(r=0. 999 4). The average recovery was 99. 80% and RSD was 0. 24%(n=6). Conclusion: The established method is accurate, specific and reproducible, and suitable for the determination of berberine hydrochloride in Shenshe ointments.

OBJECTIVETo explore the methylation status in promoter region of norepinephrine transporter gene (NET, SLC6A2) in heart failure ( HF) patients and its correlation with qi deficiency/blood stasis syndrome (QDS/BSS).

METHODSThirty-six patients with heart failure (NYHA classification III to IV) were recruited in the study (as the heart failure group) and their scores of QDS/BSS were evaluated. Besides, a healthy elderly group (30 cases) and a healthy youth group (30 cases) were also set up. They were recruited from Physical Examination Center of Fujian Provincial Hospital. Pyrosequencing was applied to detect the methylation in promoter region of SLC6A2 gene, and the total methylation index (MTI) of CpG island was calculated. The correlation between the methylation status in promoter region of SLC6A2 and scores of QDS/BSS was assessed using Pearson and Partial analyses. Risk factors were screened and adjusted using Logistic regression.

RESULTSBy one-factor analysis of variance, the total MTI in the HF group (219.72% ± 54.03%) was obviously higher than that in the healthy elderly group (194.47% ± 34.92%) and the healthy youth group (161.60% ± 41.11%) (all P < 0.05). Meanwhile, the total MTI was higher in the healthy elderly group than in the healthy youth group (P < 0.01). By covariance analysis , after controlling age and BMI, the total MTI was higher in the HF group than in the healthy elderly group (P = 0.041), while it was higher in the healthy elderly group than in the healthy youth group (P = 0.016). Age was found to play an essential role in affecting MTI of SLC6A2 gene promoter region among the 3 groups (F = 16.447, P = 0.01). The total MTI was quite lower in the healthy youth group. Results of Partial correlation analysis showed MTI was positively correlated with scores of qi deficiency and blood stasis respectively (r = 0.494 and 0.419 respectively, both P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed after adjusting confounding factors, the relative risk (OR value) of total MTI of SLC6A2 gene in promoter region was 1.038 (95% CI, 1.006 to 1.071, P = 0.020).

CONCLUSIONSAbnormally elevated methylation of the promoter region of SLC6A2 gene is one of risk factors for HF. In addition, the degree of methylation of the promoter region of SLC6A2 gene was positively correlated with the severity of QDS/BSS.

Adolescent ; Aged ; DNA Methylation ; Heart Failure ; genetics ; physiopathology ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; Norepinephrine Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins ; genetics ; Promoter Regions, Genetic ; Qi

OBJECTIVETo explore clinical effects of suturing-assisted locking plate in treating elderly proximal humeral fractures.

METHODSFrom January 2005 to January 2013, 55 elderly patients with three- and four-part fractures of proximal humeral fractures were divided into treatment group and control group. In treatment group, there were 31 patients including 12 males, and 19 females aged from 65 to 85 with an average of (74.00±5.42) years old, and treated with suturing-assisted locking plates; 19 patients were Neer 3-part fractures, and 12 patients were Neer 4-part fractures of proximal humerus; 23 patients were suffered from low-energy injuries and 8 patients were caused by high-energy injuries. In control group, there were 24 patients including 7 males, and 17 females aged from 65 to 85 with an average of (72.79±5.34) years old, and treated with locking plates; 16 patients were Neer 3-part fractures, and 8 patients were Neer 4-part fractures of proximal humerus; 17 patients were suffered from low-energy injuries and 7 patients were caused by high-energy injuries. Operative time, blood loss during operation, and bone healing time between two groups were observed and compared. Postoperative Neer scoring were used to evaluate recovery of shoulder joint function.

RESULTSAll patients were followed up from 6 to 24 months with an average of 16.1 months. In treatment group, blood loss was (495.806±143.150) ml, function of Neer scoring was 22.645±2.443, range of action was 18.194±2.613, anatomy was 7.935±1.504 and total score of Neer scoring was 77.161±8.335; while in control group, blood loss was (641.667±169.851) ml, function of Neer scoring was 13.958±1.989, range of action was 13.083±2.165, anatomy was 5.500±1.978 and total score of Neer scoring was 58.792±7.313. There were sigificant difference between two groups in these indexes.

CONCLUSIONSuturing-assisted locking plate for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures in elderly, has advantages of less blood loss, simple fracture reduction and rapid recovery of shoulder joint, and is a effective method.

Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bone Plates ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Recovery of Function ; Shoulder Fractures ; physiopathology ; surgery ; Shoulder Joint ; physiopathology ; Sutures

To analyze the characteristic of urinary protein spectrum in patients with stage III diabetic nephropathy (DN) and its compliance with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)symptom, for the sake of providing a basis for clarifying the rules of TCM syndrome differentiation in DN. Adopting the traditional epidemiological retrospective method, thirty-eight TCM syndromes and urinary protein with medium or low molecular weight, as well as urinary enzyme, including 24 h urinary protein (Upro), urinary albumin( UAlb), urinary retinal binding protein( URBP), urinary cystatin C (UCysC), urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (UNAG), were collected from 108 patients with stage III DN, and a multiple factor regression analysis between them was conducted. As the results, the levels of Upro, UAlb, URBP, UCysC, and UNAG were increased in 108 patients with stage III DN. Qi-Yin deficiency type was the major type. The level of UAlb in patients with Qi-Yin deficiency type was significantly higher than those without Qi-Yin deficiency type (P < 0.05). The elevation of Upro with the factors as swift digestion with rapid hungering, lassitude and lack of strength, weakness of waist and knees was complied, the elevation of UA1b with the factors as dry mouth with desire to drink, the elevation of URBP with the factors as numbness of extremities, shortness of breath, the elevation of UCysC with the factors as clear urine in large amounts, and the elevation of UNAG with the factors as frequent micturition, were complied respectively. In conclusion, for 108 stage III DN patients. The increase in urinary protein spectrum including UAlb, URBP, UCysC, and UNAG is the major characteristic. Shen and Pi are the major organs related to the appearance of urinary protein; Pi-Shen deficiency is the basic pathogenesis. The level of UAlb is taken as one of the objective syndrome factors for Qi-Yin deficiency type. The levels of UNAG and UCysC are possibly the objective syndrome factors for Shen-Qi deficiency type.
Diabetic Nephropathies ; complications ; diagnosis ; urine ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Middle Aged ; Proteinuria ; complications ; urine ; Qi ; Regression Analysis ; Yin-Yang

Objective The 4-and 16-hydroxylated metabolites of estrogens have been implicated in carcinogenesis,whereas its 2-hydroxylated metabolites have been shown to have antiangiogenic effects.We aimed to examine whether the polymorphisms of catechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT)involved in the estrogen metabolism are associated with endometrial cancer risk.Methods Polymerase chain reaction- restrictive fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP)analysis was used to study the variant allele frequency distributions of COMT Val158Met genetic polymorphism in a population based case-control study with 132 endometrial cancer cases and 110 controls.Odds ratios(OR)and 95% confidence intervals(CI) were estimated by unconditional logistic regression after adjustment for known or suspected risk factors for endometrial cancer.Results The most frequent genotype was COMT~(Val/Val)(47.2%,52/110)in control group and COMT~(Mal/Met)(58.3%,77/132)in endometrial cancer group.The difference between the two groups was of statistical significance(P

In clinic, some urinary protein makers can dynamically and noninvasively reflect the degree of renal tubular injury in patients with diabetic nephropathy (DN). These urinary biomarkers of tubular damage are broadly divided into two categories. One is newfound, including kidney injury molecule-1 (Kim-1), neutrophil getatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), liver-type fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) and cystatin C (CysC); the other one is classical, including beta2 microglobulin (beta2-MG), retinal binding protein (RBP) and N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG). It is reported that, the increases in urinary protein markers are not only closely related to the damage of tubular epithelial cells in DN patients, but also can be ameliorated by the treatment with Chinese herbal compound preparations or Chinese herbal medicine. Recently, although urinary proteomics are used in the protein separation and identification, the traditional associated detection of urinary protein markers is more practical in clinic. At present, it is possible that the associated detection of urinary biomarkers of glomerular and tubular damages may be a feasible measure to reveal the clinical significance of urinary protein markers in DN patients and the interventional effects of Chinese herbal medicine.
Biomarkers ; urine ; Diabetic Nephropathies ; complications ; drug therapy ; urine ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional ; methods ; Proteinuria ; complications

In the development of diabetic nephropathy (DN), reactive oxygen specie (ROS) over much in vivo leads to oxidative stress(OS)-related renal injuries, which are characterized by the structural and functional changes in glomerular and renal tubular cells in morphology. The regulative approaches of OS involve the several signaling pathways, in which, both p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway and adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) signaling pathway play the important roles as the target of anti-oxidants. The interventional actions of Chinese herbal compound prescriptions and the extracts of single Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) on OS in the kidney in DN include regulating the balance between ROS and antioxidants, reducing the production of AGEs, inhibiting the expression of growth factors and intervening the activity of signaling pathways.
Animals ; Diabetic Nephropathies ; drug therapy ; metabolism ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; Humans ; Kidney ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Oxidative Stress ; drug effects ; Signal Transduction ; drug effects ; Treatment Outcome