BACKGROUND: Wu long dan is the experienced formula summarized in the long-term clinical practice on the treatment ischemic cerebral vascular disorder and aims at "benefiting qi,strengthening spleen,tonifying kidney,activating blood circulation,promoting circulation of collaterals and resolving phlegm". It is indicated in the previous researches that such formula acts on improving microcirculation of cerebrum,regulating neural endocrinal system and being against cerebral ischemic injury. The increased blood viscosity and disturbance endothelin and nitric oxide(NO) secreted from vessels and nerve cells have participated in the pathological progression of multi-infarct dementia(MID) and affect mutually.OBJECTIVE: To probe into the effect of wu long dan on blood viscosity,NO and endothelin in MID model in rats by duplicating MID rat model.DESIGN: A randomized controlled and experimental study based on the experimental animals.SETTING: Department of traditional Chinese medicine in a military medical university of Chinese PLA.MATERIALS: The experiment was performed in Laboratory of Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine in First Military Medical University of Chinese PLA and Laboratory of Department of Neurological Internal Medicine in affiliated Zhujiang Hospital from January to August 2002. SD male rats of clean grade were employed,weighted(270 ± 30) g (Qualified No. 2000337). In the experiment,there were blank control,model group,wu long dan low dosage group and wu long dan high dosage group.METHODS: After internal carotid artery isolated,dried blood suspension of homologous rats was injected at the ratio of 1:200 to prepare MID rat model. Cone-plate stationary method was adopted for the determination of blood viscosity,radioimmunoassay was for the determination of endothelin and cadmium-reduction-colorimetric method was for NO determination. Water-alcohol sedimentation was for the preparation of wu long dan.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary indexes: whole blood viscosity,plasma viscosity,plasma endothelin and NO concentration in every experimental group. Secondary indexes: results of learning and memory test.creased significantly (200 s-1: 7.21 ± 1.02; 5 s-1: 11.24 ± 0.93,P ＜ 0.01 ),the plasma endothelin(ng/L) content(167.91 ±46. 87,P ＜0.01) and endothelia/NO(64.94 ± 11.14,P ＜0.01) were increased,and NO(μmol/L)(2.60 ± 0. 43,P ＜ 0.01 ) reduced. The significant difference in the vismedication group in rats(in high dosage 200 s-1: 4.28 ±0. 81,5 s-1:8.84±0.79,P ＜0.01; in low dosage 200 s-1: 5.22±0.92,5 s-1;9.18 ± 0. 81,P ＜ 0.05 ) with model group. Concerning to plasma endothelin(ng/L) (in high dosage 120. 18±34.51,P ＜ 0.01),NO (μmol/L)content(6.84 ± 0.79,P ＜ 0.01 ) and endothelin/NO(31.26 ± 8.41,P＜ 0.01 ),the significant differences presented in all of those compared with model group.CONCLUSION: The increased blood viscosity and the disturbance between endothelin and NO secreted from vessels and nerve cells have participated in the pathological progression of multi-infarction MID and affect mutually. Wu long dan with the efficacy of strengthening spleen and tonifying kidney,activating blood circulation,resolving phlegm and promoting the circulations of collaterals acts on antagonism and regulation of increased blood viscosity and abnormal secretion of NO and endothelin in MID model rats.

Objective:To evaluate the profile esthetics of children with skeletal class Ⅲ malocclusion treated with micro-implant.Methods:20 patients (12 boys and 8girls) aged 11-13 years were treated by micro-implant and maxillary protraction for 8 to 10 months.The profile esthetic indexes were measured on pre-and post-treatment cephalometric radiography.Results:The esthetic of the patients were remarkably improved after treatment.The factors that influence the esthetic index of children were the anteroposterior relationship of the maxilla,the mandible and the thickness of soft tissue.The results were stable 1 year after treatment.Conclusion:Maxillary protraction by micro-implant can improve the profile esthetic of children with Class Ⅲ malocclusion,correct over-bite and over-jet.

Objective To investigate the value of the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) and Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score in predicting the prognosis of patients with liver cirrhosis.Methods Seventy patients with liver cirrhosis were selected.The MELD and CTP score before surgery was calculated and was analyzed the correlation between the two models was analyzed.The prognosis ability by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was evaluated.Results Twenty three cases (32.9％,23/70) appeared post operative serious complication.The scores of MELD and CTP in complication group (23 cases) was (19.58 ±5.90),(8.84 ± 1.87) scores,the scores of MELD and CTP in without complication group (47 cases) was ( 12.27 ± 2.94),(6.10 ± 1.12) scores,there were significant differences between two groups (P ＜ 0.01 ).According to the MELD score,70 patients was divided into ＜ 14 scores group(30 cases),14 - 23 scores group(28 cases),＞ 23 scores group( 12 cases),the rate of complication was 10.0％(3/30),35.7％( 10/28 ) and 83.3％(10/12),there were significant differences among three groups(P＜ 0.05).According to the CTP score,70 patients were divided into A grade(29 cases),B grade (25 cases) and C grade( 16 cases),the rate of complication was 10.3％ ( 3/29 ),36.0％ (9/25) and 68.8％ ( 11/16 ),there were significant differences among three groups (P ＜ 0.05 ).The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that the MELD score and CTP score had significant correlation (r =0.874,P ＜ 0.01 ).The area under the ROC curve of the MELD score and CTP score in prognosis the perioperative complication was 0.877 (95％ CI:0.84 - 0.95 ) and 0.852 (95％ CI:0.83 - 0.94),there was no significant difference ( U =0.157,P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusion Both MELD and CTP score can accurately predict the short term prognosis of patients with liver cirrhosis.

0.05).These findings indicate that severe burns can destroy the coupled phosphorylation in the mitochondria and impair their capability to produce ATP.Immediate fluid infusion after burns can protect the mitochondrial function effectively.

Objective To study the expression of interferon regulatory factor 1 (IRF-1) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and the influence of prolactin (PRL) upon it. Methods The level of serum PRL in quiescent condition was examined by electrochemiluminescence-meter in 30 patients with SLE and 20 healthy controls. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) were separated from all the subjects by gradient centrifugation density, and cultured with or without the presence of recombinant human PRL (rhPRL) for 24 hours. The expression of IRF-1 gene in cultured PBMC was detected by reverse transcriptase-PCR (RT-PCR) with gel image scanning. Results The relative value of IRF-1 gene expression was significantly higher in SLE patients than in normal controls (0.89±0.21 vs 0.78±0.18, P=0.026), and in SLE patients with high PRL than in those with normal PRL (1.06±0.26 vs 0.82±0.21, P=0.005). However, there was no significant difference between SLE patients with normal PRL and healthy controls in regard to the expression of IRF-1 gene (P=0.514). The stimulation with rhRPL significantly elevated the relative expression of IRF-1 gene in SLE patients with normal PRL (0.99±0.22 vs 0.82±0.21, P=0.036), but had no obvious effect on that in the normal controls. Conclusion The study reveals a high expression of IRF-1 gene in SLE patients, which may be related to the high level of PRL.

Objective To evaluate the effect of perioperative intravenous (Ⅳ) iron sucrose therapy on reducing postsurgical blood transfusion rates in elderly patients with hip fractures.Methods From September 2011 to February 2014,200 patients aged≥65 years with hip fractures were enrolled.The iron sucrose group (n=100) received iron sucrose (600 mg,Ⅳ),while the control group (n=100) did not receive iron sucrose.Postsurgical blood transfusion rates,infection rates,mortality and length of hospital stay were evaluated.Results The difference in blood transfusion rates was significant (25.0％ vs.41.0％,P＜0.05),while differences in infection rates,mortality and length of hospital stay were not significant between the two groups.Conclusions Perioperative Ⅳ iron sucrose can reduce blood transfusion requirements in elderly patients with hip fractures.

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The physical and chemical factors affecting the allergenic potency of the house bdust mite Dermatophagoides farinae extract were determined by skin test and ELISA technique in the asthmatic patients sensitive to the mite. The results showed that the allergenic potency of the extract could be reduced by heat sterilization, trypsin trea-tment and lyophization,but not lost completely,and that the potency could be increasedby supersonic treatment and repeated freeze-thaw(but less than 10 times).It was alsoshowed that the allergenic potency of the extract preserved at -20℃ was more stablethan those preserved at 4℃ or at room temperature,and that the mite extract preservedat 4℃ more than 9 years still had allergenic potency.

OBJECTIVEThis study aims to evaluate the nasolabial angle change and the correlation analysis ot Angle'Is Class II division 1 malocclusion patients with vertical growth pattern after tooth extraction orthodontic treatment and provide experimental results to help in making orthodontic treatment plan and treatments.

METHODSA total of 38 Angle's Class II division 1 malocclusion patients with vertical growth pattern and tooth extraction orthodontic treatment were included in this study. Pre- and post-treatment cephalometric X-rays were performed, and 18 measurement items were measured. The change values of pre- and post-treatment, youngsters, and adults were compared to analyze the correlation of the nasolabial angle change.

RESULTSThe nasolabial angle between youngsters and adults was enlarged after treatment, but the nasolabial angle of the adult group changed more significantly. Ul to FH, Ul to NA, U1-NA, Spr-Ptm were reduced after treatment, and the adult group decreased more significantly. The upper lip sulcus and flange thickness, A'-Ptm, upper lip length, and nose prominence were enlarged after the adolescent treatment, but the adult had a certain degree of decrease. The difference had statistical significance. In the correlation of the nasolabial angle change analysis of the two groups, namely, Ul to FH, Ul-NA and U1 to NA had significant negative correlation, significant positive correlation to the upper lip inclination angle, and more significant correlation in the adult group. Upper lip flange thickness and nasolabial angle were negatively correlated, and the upper lip sulcus thickness was positively correlated. However, no significant correlation was observed between these two in the adult group.

CONCLUSIONThe nasolabial angle change of adolescents with vertical growth pattern in class II division 1 malocclusion after extraction treatment is related to the upper anterior teeth hard tissue and upper lip soft tissue, whereas only adults and upper anterior teeth hard tissue are related.

Objective To investigate the corelation between neutropenia (ANC) incidence and infection during treatment with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C.Methods A retrospective cohort study of 399 patients treated with peginterferon and ribavirin derived from database of Department of Infectious Diseases, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University was conducted.The incidence of infections and their relation with ANC were investigated.Potential risk factors for infection were identified by multivariate analysis.Results During treatment,neutropenia (ANC ＜ 1.50 ×109/L) occurred in 251 patients.Among which,mild neutropenia [ANC: ( ＞ 0.75-＜ 1.50) x 109/L],moderate neutropenia [ANC: ( 0.50-0.75 ) × 109/L]and severe neutropenia ( ANC ＜ 0.50 × 109/L)occurred in 132 patients,103 patients and 16 patients,respectively.A total of 80 infections (20.1％ )occurred,among which,14 infections were defined as severe.There was no significant difference in infection rate between patients with and without neutropenia ( 19.9％,50/251 vs 20.3％,50/251 ; x2 =0.007,P =0.933).There was no significant difference in infection rate between patients with and without peginterferon dose reduction ( 21.5％,31/144 vs 19.2％,49/255 ; x2 =0.307,P =0.580 ).In multivariate logistic regression analysis,the independent factors associated with infection were age (P =0.021),diabetes (P =0.004) and cirrhosis (P =0.012).Conclusions Infections during treatment with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C are irrelevant to neutropenia.The independent factors associated with infection are age,diabetes and cirrhosis.