Background Essential hypertension (EH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are frequently co- existed.Previous studies proved that EH can cause arrythmia,whereas,the arrythmia and the structure changed in hypertensive patients coexisted with T2DM are scarely reported.Objective To study the characteristics and mech- anism of arrhythmia in essential hypertension (EH) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods One hundred sixty eight patients were groupped as follows:EH group (n=65),T2DM group (n=31),EH+T2DM group (n=52),and normal group (n=20).The clinical data,echocardiographies and 24-hour dynamic eletroear- diogram were determined in all patients.Results 1)Arrhythmia incidence in EH+T2DM group was a statistically higher compared to EH group and T2DM group(P

OBJECTIVETo observe the therapeutic effects of Berberine Capsule (BC) on patients with mild hyperlipidemia.

METHODSTotally 102 mild hyperlipemia patients were recruited. All patients were suggested to have proper diet and physical activity as basic therapy for 1 month of run-in period. Totally 97 patients completed it. Then they were randomly assigned to the berberine group (the treatment group, 49 cases) and the placebo group (the control group, 48 cases). Patients in the treatment group took BC 300 mg, while those in the control group took placebo 300 mg, thrice per day for 3 successive months. Then placebos and BC were interrupted for 2 months (as washout period). All subjects received only diet control and physical activity during washout period. After washout period, placebos and BC were re-administered to all patients in the same way for 3 months. Body mass index (BMI), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), TG, TC, LDL-C, and HDL-C were assessed after run-in period, washout period, at month 1, 2, 3 after the first therapy, at month 1, 2, 3 after second treatment, respectively.

RESULTSCompared with the end of run-in period, TG, TC, and LDL-C decreased, and HDL-C increased in the treatment group (P < 0.05) after first 3 months of treatment. Compared with 3 months after the first therapy, TG, TC, and LDL-C increased and HDL-C decreased in the treatment group after washout period (P < 0.05). Compared with the end of wash- out period, TC and LDL-C decreased in the treatment group at month 2 after second treatment (P < 0.05); TG, TC, and LDL-C decreased (P < 0.01, P < 0.05), and HDL-C increased (P < 0.05) at month 3 after second treatment. Compared with the control group at month 3 after second treatment, TG, TC, and LDL-C all decreased, and HDL-C increased in the treatment group (all P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONBC was effective in improving blood lipid level in mild hyperlipidemia patients.

Berberine ; therapeutic use ; Blood Glucose ; analysis ; Body Mass Index ; Capsules ; Humans ; Hyperlipidemias ; drug therapy ; Lipids ; blood

OBJECTIVE To survey the Escherichia coli infection in our hospital in the field of flora distribution,structure and status quo resistance in order to guide the rational use of antibiotics.METHODS From Nov 2005 to Dec 2006 247 E.coli strains were isolated from 2940 samples with conventional method identification,K-B method was used for bacterial susceptibility,and resistance test.RESULTS The top six susceptible antibiotics were cefoperazone/sulbactam(86.84%),nitrofurantoin(55.56%),chloramphenicol(43.25%),amikacin(40.43%),ceftriaxone(27.41%),and cefoperazone(27.16%).The top six resistant antibiotics were sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Co-trimoxazole(93.33%),ampicillin(93.18%),amoxicillin(92.00%),cefalotin(86.67%),cefradine(85.03%),and cefuroxime(81.25%).CONCLUSIONS Strengthening antibacterial drug sensitivity test,and conduct ing timely the effective treatment and corresponding measures could guide the clinician to provide a reasonable use of antibiotics.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of irbesartan treatment on left ventricular remodeing after acute myocardial infarction by 2D Doppler technique.Methods 85 patients with AMI were selected into the study.42 patients were randomized to conventional treatment group,43 patients to irbesartan treatment group.At first week and 26 week after AMI,the left ventricular myocardium weight(LVMW) and diastolic volume(LVDV) were measured by echocardiogram,and the parameters of left ventricular systolic and diastolic function were measured by echocardiogram.Results (1)At 26 week,LVDV and LVMW in irbesartan treatment groups were significantly decreased as compared with conventional treatment group,left ventricular eiection fraction(LVEF) in irbesartan group was increased.(2)PE(peak E-wave velocity) and PFR(peak filling rate) in irbesartan group were increased as compared with conventional group.Conclusion Irbesaratan might significantly reduce myocardial dilatation of left ventricle,decrease LVMW after AMI and improve left ventricle function.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of clarithromycin on prostatitis induced by NG,CT and U?U.METHODS:56cases of venereal disease-related prostatitis were treated with oral clarithromycin in combination with prostatic massage and hip bath.7days after withdrawing drug,examination of prostatic secretion(EPS)and detection of pathogens were carried out.RESULTS:Total effective rate was82.1%;negative turn rate was92.9%;87.5%EPS routine came back to normal;no obvious ARDs were found.CONCLUSION:Clarithromycin is high in therapeutic effect,slight in ad?verse reactions and convenient in administration.It is suitable for treatment of venereal disease-related prostatitis.

Objective To explore the function of autonomic nerves system in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) combined with paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Methods Fifty children having PSVT and no CHD (PSVT group), 30 children with both PSVT and CHD (CHD group), and 50 cases of healthy children (control group) were selected. The difference of 24-hour heart rate variability (HRV) among three groups was analyzed retrospectively. Results There were statistical differences in the long-range time domain HRV indexes, including SDNN, SDANN, SDNN Index, pNN 50 , and RMSSD among three groups (F=80.32-?263.18, P all??0.05). The SDNN, SDANN, SDNN Index, pNN50, and RMSSD were signiifcantly decreased in CHD group compared with PSVT group (P all?

Objective To compare the effects of upstream versus downstream tirofiban on tissure level perfu-sion and troponin Ⅰ release in high-risk non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods We randomized 138 non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome patients un-dergoing PCI to receive upstream(in the coronary care unit) and downstream(just prior to PCI) tirofiban. We com-pared the effects between the two drug regimens on tissue-level peffusion using Thrombolysis In Mycardial Infarction (TIMI) fram count,the TIMI myocardial perfusion grade(TMPG) and cardiac tropinin Ⅰ (cTn Ⅰ) release before and after PCI. Results There was no significant difference between two groups in TIMI 3 flow(P>0.05). High percent-age of TMPG 3 perfusion were observed in upstream tirofiban group than in downstream tirofiban group (P < 0.05). Post-procedual cTnI elevation was significantly less frequent among patients in the upstream group (P < 0.05). The cTnI level after PCI was significantly lower with upstream tirofiban compared with downstream tirofiban group (P<0.05). Conclusion Among high-risk non-ST-segment elevation ACS patients treated with an early invasive strategy, upstream tirofiban is associated with improved tissue-level perfusion and attenuated myocardial damage.

Heilongjiang Provincial Hospital has scored an initial success in dealing with medical disputes since the medical liability insurance and third-party mediation mechanism were introduced into the hospital in 2013.The paper identified problems found in the practice,and recommended the following:rationalizing the cost of insurance coverage,expanding scope of third-party mediation properly,enhancing professional authority in assessment of medical dispute cases,simplifying insurance compensation procedure,and consolidating the legal status of the medical dispute mediation institutions,for better resolution of such disputes.

ObjectiveTo evaluate digital chrome endoscopy (I-Scan) and confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) for diagnosis of Barrett esophagus (BE).MethodsFrom July 2010 to July 2011,a total of 878 outpatients who had upper gastrointestinal symptoms underwent routine endoscopy and I-Scan examination,screened patients with suspected Barrett's epithelial were further referred to CLE and endoscopy.The detection rate and image features of BE between routine endoscopy and I-Scan,and the diagnosis of BE between pathology and CLE,were compared respectively.ResultsSuspected BE was diagnosed in 46 patients (5.2％) by routine endoscopy,and in52 (5.9％) by I-Scan,and there was no significant difference in detection rate between 2 methods (x2 =0.533,P ＞ 0.05 ).The detection rate of paliform blood vessels between SCJ and GEJ was higher using I-Scan (35/52,67.3％ ) than routine endoscope (21/46,45.7％,P ＜0.05).A total of 19 suspected BE underwent CLE and biopsy,and BE was diagnosed by CLE with a sensitivity of 93％ and a specificity of 100％.ConclusionI-Scan is capable of identifying paliform blood vessels between SCJ and GEJ,and can improve the detection rate of suspected BE.CLE is able to provide in-vivo histological diagnosis of BE with a high sensitivity and specificity.

Objective　To evaluate the expression of MAGE-1 gene in esophageal carcinoma and determine whether esophageal carcinoma patients should be eligible for MAGE-1 antigen-based vaccine therapies． Methods　 MAGE-1 mRNA expression in esophageal carcinoma was assessed by reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction amplification． The PCR products were then digested by restriction endonucleases and inserted into the pET-30a(+) vector． The sequence of the inserted gene fragment was confirmed by DNA sequence analysis． Results　Out of the 30 esophageal carcinomas studied, 43% of the esophageal carcinomas tissues expressed MAGE-1 gene and no expression was found in matched adjacent normal esophageal mucosae． The entire cDNA of the gene was cloned． Conclusion　Owing to the high frequency of MAGE-1 gene expression in esophageal carcinoma and MAGE-1 antigen can be recognized by cytolytic T lymphocytes when presented by class-I HLA molecular, a large proportion of these patients might be suitable candidates for immune therapy involving tumor specific antigens encoded by MAGE-1 gene．