Objective:To explore the methods and ideas for developing pharmaceutical care in clinical practice. Methods: The pharmaceutical care performed by clinical pharmacists and the therapeutic scheme assisted by clinical pharmacists for one patient with adult purulent meningitis were analyzed retrospectively. Results and Conclusion:Through selection of anti-infective agents, treatment of adverse drug reactions and assessment of patients’ economic capacity,clinical pharmacists help provide reasonable medication to im-prove therapeutic efficacy, safety and economy.

OBJECTIVETo study the clinicopathologic features, immunophenotype and differential diagnosis of plexiform angiomyxoid myofibroblastic tumor (PAMT) of the stomach.

METHODSThe clinical and pathologic findings of 3 cases of PAMT in the gastric antrum were retrospectively analyzed. Immunohistochemical study was carried out and the literature was reviewed.

RESULTSThe age of patients ranged from 31 to 47 years. The male-to-female ratio was 1:2. The clinical presentation included epigastric pain and distension. Endoscopically, the tumor mass protruded into the gastric cavity at the antrum and ranged from 4.5 cm to 8.0 cm in greatest dimension. One of the tumors studied was associated with surface ulceration. Histologically, the tumors were located in the gastric wall. They were composed of bland spindle cells and small vessels arranged in a plexiform or nodular pattern within a myxoid stroma. Immunohistochemical study showed that the spindle cells were consistently positive for smooth muscle actin and muscle-specific actin. There was focal staining for h-caldesmon, desmin in case 3 and focal positive for epithelial membrane antigen, CAM5.2 in case 1. Further, CD10 and progesterone receptor were positive in case 3.

CONCLUSIONSPAMT represents a rare novel mesenchymal tumor of the stomach, with a propensity of gastric antral involvement. The distinctive pathologic features help to differentiate this entity from other benign and malignant tumors.

Actins ; metabolism ; Adenomyoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; Adult ; Antigens, CD34 ; metabolism ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Female ; Fibromatosis, Abdominal ; metabolism ; pathology ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gastrectomy ; methods ; Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myofibroma ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Myxoma ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-kit ; metabolism ; Stomach Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; surgery

Objective:To investigate the association between metabolically healthy obesity(MHO) and atherosclerosis risk among Chinese community population aged 40 or older.Methods:A total of 9 525 participants without cardiovascular diseases (3 621 men and 5 904 women) from Jiading community in Shanghai were enrolled to complete questionnaires, undergo extensive physical examination including brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and blood pressure (BP) assessment, and laboratory screening. According to body mass index (BMI) and metabolic status, these participants were categorized into 4 groups including metabolically healthy non-obese (MHNO), metabolically unhealthy non-obese (MUNO), MHO, and metabolically unhealthy obese (MUO). High baPWV was defined as baPWV>1 400 mm/s, and high pulse pressure (PP) was defined as PP above fourth quartile of the population. Multivariate logistic regression model was conducted to explore the relationship between MHO and high baPWV as well as high PP after adjusting for confounders. Results:After multivariable adjustment, such as sex, age, current smoking, current drinking, and education, logistic regression analysis showed that MHO was significantly correlated with high baPWV ( OR=1.18, 95% CI 1.02-1.37) and high PP ( OR=1.72, 95% CI 1.43-2.08) in comparison with MHNO. Otherwise, both MUNO and MUO subjects were at higher risk for suffering from high baPWV (MUNO: OR=3.02, 95% CI 2.60-3.50; MUO: OR=3.26, 95% CI 2.87-3.70) and high PP (MUNO: OR=2.56, 95% CI 2.17-3.02; MUO: OR=3.49, 95% CI 3.01-4.06). Conclusion:On the basis of Chinese community population, there was a pronounced correlation between the MHO phenotype and the increased risk of developing atherosclerosis.

Objective To evaluate the effects on correlated biochemical indexes of combined Danshen Chuanxiongqin injection and atorvastatin in coronary heart disease with renal injury .Methods One hundred and fifty-four patients of coronary heart disease with renal injury were randomly divided into A ( n=51 ) , B ( n=52 ) and C ( n=51 ) group. Group A was given atorvastatin 20 mg? d-1 orally.Group B was given Danshen Chuanxiongqin injection 10 mL? d -1 intravenous infusion . Group C was given atorvastatin 20 mg? d-1 orally and Danshen Chuan-xiongqin injection 10 mL? d-1 .All patients were treated for 14 d.Levels of vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF ) , myocyte enhancer factor 2A(MEF2A), retinol binding protein 4(RBP4), serum creatinine(Scr) and blood urea nitrogen ( BUN ) in serum were detected before and after treatment in three groups.Results After treatment, the levels of VEGF and MEF2A in group C were (35.19 ±5.26), (12.39 ±2.12)μg? mL-1, higher than (27.37 ±3.85),(9.74 ± 1.24)μg? mL-1 in group A and(25.19 ±4.41),(8.48 ±1.18) in group B(P<0.05).The levels of RBP4, BUN and Scr of patients in group C were (53.72 ±8.26), (73.69 ±16.12), (5.39 ±1.62)mmol? L-1, had significantly difference with (78.73 ±8.85 ) ,( 89.49 ±19.83 ) , ( 7.14 ±2.24 ) mmol? L-1 in group A and ( 68.91 ±9.14 ) , (81.48 ±18.18),(6.48 ±2.18)mmol? L-1 in group B (P<0.05).The main symptoms of adverse drug reactions were chest tightness and chest pain, with no significant difference in three groups (P>0.05).Conclusion Both treat-ments can reduce blood lipid , and improve vascular endothelial function .Meanwhile , Danshen Chuanxiongqin injection play a good role on renal injury, but drug combination showed better efficacy from the change of indexes .

BACKGROUNDTransesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a well-established method for detecting and diagnosing heart tumors. In contrast, its role in assessing the presence, growth and evidence of malignant tumors originating from mediastinal sites remains unclear. The aim of this study was to compare the diagnostic impact of TEE and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) for determining the localization, growth and malignancy of adult mediastinal tumors (MTs).

METHODSIn a prospective and investigator-blinded study, we evaluated 144 consecutive patients with MT lesions to assess the diagnostic impact of TEE and TTE for detecting the presence of tumors spreading both inside and outside of the heart and for determining infiltration and invasion using pathological examination results as a reference.

RESULTSAll tumor lesions were diagnosed and carefully evaluated by biopsy. Biopsy revealed malignant tumors in 79 patients and benign tumors in 65 patients. When compared to histological findings, TEE predicted malignancy from the presence of tumors spreading both inside and outside of the heart and from infiltration and invasion in 49/79 patients (62.0%). TTE predicted malignancy in only 8/79 patients (10.1%, P < 0.005). TEE visualized tumor lesions in 130 patients (90.3%) while the TTE visualized tumor lesions in 110 patients (76.4%) and was less effective at detecting MT lesions (P < 0.001). TTE and TEE could detect anterior MTs and adequately verified MTs (P > 0.05); TEE detected medium MTs better than TTE (P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONSTEE is effective and superior to TTE for predicting the localization and growth of MTs as well as for accessing evidence of tumor malignancy. TTE and TEE were able to detect anterior MTs; TEE was able to detect medium MT better than TTE.

Adult ; Aged ; Echocardiography, Transesophageal ; methods ; Female ; Heart Neoplasms ; diagnostic imaging ; Humans ; Male ; Mediastinal Neoplasms ; diagnostic imaging ; Middle Aged ; Prospective Studies ; Young Adult

To enhance the DNA immunogencity of PRRSV ORF5 gene, CpG sequence and the universal helper T cell antigen epitope (PADRE) sequence were inserted between the decoy epitope and the neutralizing epitope. At the same time, site-mutations were introduced at N33 and N51 to diminish the coverage effect to epitope B from the polysaccharides. Subsequently, the modified ORF5 gene (MORF5) and PRRSV ORF6 gene were cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.0 under the control of two CMV promoters, respectively. With indirect immunofluorescence assay and Western-blot the expression in vitro of the two genes was confirmed, then six-week-old Balb/C mouse were immunized with the modified expression plasmid pcDNA-M5A-6A. The non-modified expression plasmid pcDNA-5A-6A, the blank eukaryotic expression plasmid pcDNA3.0, living attenuated vaccine and inactivated vaccine were used as controls. The PRRSV specific neutralizing antibodies and the T cell proliferation response were elevated with virus neutralization assay and MTf method. Results indicate that the modified plasmid pcDNA-M5A-6A can elicit not only higher titer of neutralizing antibodies in a rapid time, but also more vigorous T cell proliferation response compared with the non-modified plasmid pcDNA-5A-6A and commercial vaccines, indicating that DNA vaccine pcDNA-M5A-6A maybe a promising candidate for PRRS prevention.
Animals ; Antibodies, Neutralizing ; immunology ; Antibodies, Viral ; blood ; immunology ; Binding Sites ; genetics ; Blotting, Western ; CHO Cells ; Cell Proliferation ; Cricetinae ; Cricetulus ; Female ; Glycosylation ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred BALB C ; Mutation ; Open Reading Frames ; genetics ; Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome ; immunology ; prevention & control ; Porcine respiratory and reproductive syndrome virus ; genetics ; immunology ; metabolism ; Swine ; virology ; T-Lymphocytes ; cytology ; immunology ; metabolism ; Vaccines, DNA ; administration & dosage ; immunology ; Viral Proteins ; genetics ; immunology ; metabolism ; Viral Vaccines ; administration & dosage ; immunology

OBJECTIVETo observe and compare the clinical effect of Dingweiban and Xieban manipulation, and to compare the change of the deviation of spinous processes between two methods.

METHODSOne hundred and twenty-two cases were divided into two groups. Sixty-two cases were treated with Dingweiban manipulation method and 60 cases by Xieban manipulation. The changes of Fairbank scores, the clinical effects and the difference of the deviation of the spinous processes (L3, L4, L5) from the lumbar posterior-anterior X-ray were compared.

RESULTSThe scores before and after treatment and 3 months after treatment were compared. There were significant differences between two groups (P < 0.05) by nonparametric test. The result of Dingweiban manipulation group: 53 cases cured, 5 cases better, 3 cases effective and 1 case no effect. The result of clinical Xieban manipulation group: 43 cases cured, 6 cases better, 7 cases effective and 4 cases no effect. The clinical effects had significant differences after treatment and 3 months after treatment (P < 0.05, P < 0.0l) by nonparametric test. After the first treating, there was clear difference of the deviations' distance of the L4 spinous process compared with the Xieban manipulation group (P < 0.05). After the last treating, there were clear differences of the deviation distance of the L4 and L5 spinous processes compared with the Xieban manipulation group (P < 0.05, P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONDingweiban manipulation is better than Xieban manipulation in effects and has influence on the deviation of spinous processes, especially for the L5 spinous process.

Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Intervertebral Disc Displacement ; therapy ; Lumbar Vertebrae ; Male ; Manipulation, Spinal ; methods ; Middle Aged

OBJECTIVETo study the applicability of MultiCalc software to prenatal screening of Down's syndrome in Jiangsu province, China.

METHODSThe gestational age-specific median of maternal serum marker was calculated by means of regression method. Regression functions for adjustment of Multiple of the Median (MoM) by weight were established for our own population.

RESULTSBefore the adjustment by weight, the average level of alpha fetal protein(AFP) was 16% higher and the free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin (beta-hCG) was 14% higher than those of the Caucasian in MultiCalc software respectively. But when the AFP and free beta-hCG results were converted to weight-adjusted MoM levels, the values were 0.99 and 1.02 respectively. The median of MoM of AFP and the free beta-hCG were 1.00 through the regression model of gestational age and weight adjustment.

CONCLUSIONThere was no difference of average weight-adjusted MoM levels between the Jiangsu population and the Caucasian, and the MultiCalc software was applicable to maternal serum screening for Down's syndrome of Jiangsu.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Body Weight ; China ; Chorionic Gonadotropin ; blood ; Down Syndrome ; diagnosis ; Female ; Fetal Diseases ; diagnosis ; Gestational Age ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Mothers ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Trimester, Second ; blood ; Prenatal Diagnosis ; methods ; Reference Values ; Regression Analysis ; Software ; alpha-Fetoproteins ; metabolism

The current situation of the standardization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the Taiwan region is introduced in this paper from the three aspects, named the development state of standard of acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan, the implementation of Taiwan district standard and the standardization of acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan. At present, the relevant standards of acupuncture and moxibustion in Taiwan just include the standard operation procedure of acupuncture and moxibustion, the reference guideline of the safe operation in the medical service centers of traditional Chinese medicine, and the faculty standard of Chinese medicine hospital, etc. It is concluded that the current situation of the standardization of acupuncture and moxibusiton presented the weak awareness of the standardization of acupuncture and moxibustion in the industry, insufficient enterprise standard, less-quantity of the implemented standards and narrow coverage.
Acupuncture ; legislation & jurisprudence ; manpower ; standards ; Acupuncture Therapy ; standards ; Humans ; Moxibustion ; standards ; Reference Standards ; Taiwan

OBJECTIVETo investigate the levels of blood pressure and serum lipids, and examine the relationship between hypertension and hyperlipidemia in Hei Yi Zhuang Chinese living in Guangxi.

METHODSA total of 1056 people of Hei Yi Zhuang ethnicity were studied. Blood pressure, body height, body weight, and serum levels of lipids and apolipoprotein were measured. The data were compared with those in 925 people of Han ethnicity, who live in the same region.

RESULTSSystolic blood pressure and pulse pressure were significantly higher in Hei Yi Zhuang than Han Chinese (P < 0.001). The prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension and hypertension was also significantly higher in Hei Yi Zhuang than Han Chinese (P < 0.001). Serum concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein (Apo) B, and the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and hyperlipidemia were significantly lower in Hei Yi Zhuang than Han Chinese (P < 0.05). Serum concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and the Apo A1 to Apo B ratio were significantly higher in Hei Yi Zhuang than Han Chinese (P < 0.001). The prevalence of hypertension in Hei Yi Zhuang Chinese was positively associated with triglycerides (r = 0.425, P < 0.05), whereas the prevalence of hypertension in Han Chinese was positively correlated with total cholesterol (r = 0.623, P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONThe present study revealed a significant difference in blood pressure and serum lipids between Hei Yi Zhuang and Han ethnic groups, and an association between hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

Adult ; Aged ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; ethnology ; Blood Pressure ; China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Hyperlipidemias ; epidemiology ; ethnology ; Hypertension ; epidemiology ; ethnology ; Lipids ; blood ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Sampling Studies ; Young Adult