Clinical data of 150 patients with mild and 38 patients with severe confirmed influenza A/H1N1 were collected and retrospectively analyzed in this paper with descriptive epidemiology. Mild patients mainly presented with symptoms similar to seasonal influenza with few complications, however,persistent high fever, cough with bloody sputum expectoration, chest distress and short of breath manifested in severe patients with respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome in some cases. Proportion of obesity and underlying diseases in severe patients, who were at high risk for severe influenza A/H1N1, was higher than that in mild ones (P＜0. 05). Average course of the illness spanned five to 11 days in patient with mild influenza A/H1N1 with all cured, and 34 of severe cases discharged with better recovery and other four died with a case-fatality of 10. 5 percent.

-6.00D), selected randomly and consecutively, were examined by ICGA and FFA synchronically.ResultsThe result of early phase of FFA showed hypofluorescence of the background in 25 eyes,while of late phase showed subretinal neovascularization (SRNV) in 10 eyes and streak formation in 40 eyes. The result of ICGA showed choroidal retrobulbar arteries in 8 eyes, hypofluorescence of the background in 35 eyes, SRNV in 8 eyes, and streak formation in 52 eyes.ConclusionThe iconographic characteristics of ICGA and FFA of high myopia include hypofluorescence of the background, SRNV and streak formation. ICGA can give more exact information on the lesions of choroid in high myopia. The synchronic examination of ICGA and FFA may act as a guide to the therapy for high myopia.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of abdominal multiple visceral organ transplantation for hepatic cirrhosis combined with diabetes by using donation after cardiac death (DCD).Methods Two patients suffering from hepatitis B-related liver cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma combined with insulin dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus were given multiple visceral organ transplantation from May to June 2012.The transplanted organs including the liver,pancreas and duodenum were obtained from two donors after cardiac death which accorded with C-Ⅲ criteria.The donor internal and external iliac arteries were anastomosed to celiac axis and superior mesenteric artery and then the donor arteria iliaca communis was anastomosed to recipient abdominal aorta.The portal vein reconstruction was performed by end-to-side anastomosis between the donor and recipient portal vein.The pancreatic juice drainage was achieved by side to side anastomosis between donor duodenum and recipient jejunum.The pancreases of recipients were retained.Results The alanine aminotransferase,aspartate aminotransferase and total bilirubin of two patients were recovered to normal level at 2nd week after operation.The blood glucose and serum amylase returned to normal levels at 7th d and 4th d respectively.The fasting serum C-peptide and insulin were also at normal level at 2nd week.One patient with local intestinal anastomotic fistula was given percutaneous puncture drainage for four weeks and recovered.One patient recovered smoothly one month after transplantation without surgical complications.Conclusion Abdominal multiple visceral organ transplantation is an effective treatment for hepatic cirrhosis combined with diabetes by using DCD donor.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of ligustrazine on renal tubulointerstitial injury in adriamycin nephrosis rats and its mechanism.MethodsForty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham-operation group,model group,ligustrazine group and Benazepril group.The rat nephropathy model was established by adriamycin injection and unilateral nephrectomy.The 24-hour urinary protein excretion at the start,2nd,4th,6th weekends was analyzed.All rats were sacrificed at the 6th weekend,and then the renal function and the tubulointerstitial pathological injury were examined.Immunohistochemistry was used to measure the expression of ET-1.ResultsThe 24-hour urinary protein excretion [ (30.07 ±2.12) mg/24 h,(201.83 ± 8.63 ) mg/24 h,( 470.70 ± 58.79 ) mg/24 h ] ( at the 2th,4th,6th weekend),blood urea nitrogen[ BUN( 20.20 ± 2.65 ) mmol/L],serum creatinine[ Scr ( 86.79 ± 2.20 ) μmol/L),tubulointerstitial pathological injury (4.38 ± 0.26) and the expression of ET-1 ( 126.92 ± 3.63 )in model group were significantly higher than those in sham-operation group [ ( 6.75 ± 2.07 ) mg/24 h,( 8.28 ± 0.71 ) mg/24h,( 25.37 ± 4.30) mg/24 h,( 8.93 ± 1.05 ) mmol/L,(49.00 ± 5.34 ) μmol/L,1.06 ± 0.19,32.09 ± 3.71,P ＜ 0.01 ].Compared with model group,the 24-hour urinary protein excretion [ ( 176.93 ± 9.20)mg/24 h,( 270.45 ± 60.21 ) mg/24 h) ( at the 4th,6th weekend),BUN [ ( 13.75 ± 2.60 ) mmol/L ],Scr [ ( 62.49 ±3.29)μmol/ L ],Renal tubulointerstitial pathological injury (2.78 ± 0.10) and the expression of ET-1(57.44 ± 4.98 ) were significantly decreased in ligustrazine group( P ＜ 0.01 ).ConclusionsLigustrazine can downregulate the expression of ET-1 and decreased urinary protein excretion,leading to reduce tubulointerstitial inflammation and fibrosis.

To explore the major risk factors for hepatitis B (HBV) in Shanghai Jinshan district.A one-to-two matched case control study was performed among the residents of Shanghai Jinshan district in 2010.The data were analyzed by single factor and multivariate analysis performed with SAS 9.13.Single factor analysis showed that the risk factors for hepatitis B were family member with hepatitis B,no vaccination history of hepatitis B virus vaccine and oral treatment.Muhivariable analysis showed that family member with hepatitis B (OR =1.91),no vaccination history of HBV vaccine (OR =0.49) and oral treatment (OR =2.06) were independent risk factors for HBV infection in Shanghai Jinshan district.Strengthening health education for HBV prevention,modifying unhealthy living habits and standardizing the treatment of oral diseases are important measures for lowering infectious rate of HBV.

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease, characterized by progressive non-pyogenic inflammation in the small intrahepatic bile ducts, and can cause hepatic fibrosis and liver cirrhosis. The etiology and pathogenesis of PBC remain unknown. The development and progression of PBC are caused by various factors, and the major factor is environmental factors acting on patients with genetic susceptibility. Ursodesoxycholic acid is thought to be the only effective drug, but the complete response rate remains low. This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment of PBC with reference to the literature in the world.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the protective effect of neuregulin against cardiac myocyte injury in pacing-induced heart failure in rhesus monkeys and its mechanism. METHODS: Rapid pacing was used to induce heart failure in rhesus monkeys. Aorta intubation was used to perform hemodynamic measurements such as the peak positive rate of of left ventricular pressure (LVdP/dtmax) and left ventricular systolic, end-diastolic blood pressures (LVSP and LVEDP, respectively) 17 days after the pacing. N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), as molecular marker of heart failure, was also measured by electrochemical luminescence immunoassay. The apoptosis of cardiac myocyte was observed by Tunel method. Western blot was used to detect the PKB activity and the relative amounts of Bcl-xl protein in the left ventricular free walls. RESULTS: After the daily intravenous injection of 3microg/kg recombinated neuregulin for 10 days, LVdP/dtmax increased significantly while BNP decreased remarkably. The apoptotic index was obviously lower, and Bcl-xl and activity of PKB were higher. CONCLUSION Neuregulin protects against rapid pacing-induced apoptosis in heart failure in rhesus monkeys and the mechanism might be attributed to the increase of the activity of PKB and Bcl-xl protein.
Animals ; Apoptosis ; drug effects ; Blotting, Western ; Cardiac Pacing, Artificial ; adverse effects ; Heart Failure ; etiology ; physiopathology ; In Situ Nick-End Labeling ; Macaca mulatta ; Male ; Myocardial Contraction ; drug effects ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; drug effects ; metabolism ; pathology ; Neuregulins ; pharmacology ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases ; metabolism ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt ; metabolism ; Signal Transduction ; drug effects ; bcl-X Protein ; metabolism

Objective To explore the degeneration of motor end plates (MEP) by observing the expression of calcitonin gene-relative peptide (CGRP) and acetylcholine esterase (AChE) in the MEP after different types of spinal cord injury. Methods 60 adult female Wistar rats were randomly assigned to 3 groups: sham group, completely transection group and contusion group. The content of AChE in the MEP was detected with Karnovsky-Roots staining and the expression of CGRP was then determined with immunohistochemistry. Results The content of both AChE and CGRP significantly decreased after either type of spinal cord injury. However, their activity gradually recovered to the normal level in the contusion group, but not in the transection group. Moreover, the changes of CGRP occurred earlier than those of AChE. Conclusion The motor end plate degenerates differently after different kinds of spinal cord injury in adult rat, CGRP and AChE are related to the degeneration of MEP.

Objective To explore the restoration of motor function and the expression of calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP)and acetylcholine esterase(AChE)in the anterior horn motoneurons after different types of spinal cord injury.Methods 60 adult female Wistar rats were randomly assigned to 3 groups:sham group,completely transection group and contusion group.Average combined scores(ACOS)were applied to assess the motor function at various time after the surgery.The content of AChE in the anterior horn of L2-L4 was detected with Karnovsky-Roots staining and the expression of CGRP was then determined with immunohistochemistry.Results The scores of ACOS were much higher in the contusion group than in the transection group at each time point examined.The content of both AChE and CGRP significantly decreased after either type of spinal cord injury.However,their activity gradually recovered to the normal level in the contusion group,but not in the transection group.Moreover,the changes of CGRP occurred earlier than those of AChE.Conclusion There is strong relationship between the motor function recovery and the functional state of anterior horn cells.CGRP or AChE may play an important role in the functional recovery of locomotion after spinal cord injury in rats.

OBJECTIVETo explore the analgesia of oxymatrine (OMT) affecting high voltage-dependent calcium channels (HVDCCs) and GABA release under neuropathic pain condition.

METHODSTotally 66 C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into the sham-operation group, the model group, and the OMT group, 22 in each group. Neuropathic pain models were established by partial sciatic nerve ligation (PSNL). Hind paw plantar mechanical response threshold (MWT) was measured by up-and-down method with Von-Frey filament. mRNA expression of HVDCCs in brains and spinal cords was detected with Real-time PCR and concentration of GABA was determined using ELISA kit.

RESULTSCompared with day 0, the left hind paw MWTwas decreased on day 7, 10, and 14 in the model group (P < 0.05). Compared with the sham-operation group, the left hind paw MWT was significantly reduced in the model group on day 7 (P < 0.05). The MWT of PSNL ipsilateral hind paw was decreased on day 7 before OMT administration, when compared with day 0 (P < 0.05), and increased after OMT administration (P < 0.05). Compared with the sham-operation group, mRNA levels of Cav1.2, Cav1.3, Cav2.1, and Cav2.3 in brain tissues were increased and those of Cav2.2 were decreased significantly in the model group (P < 0.05). In spinal cord tissues, mRNA levels of Cav1.2 and Cav1.3 were increased, but those of Cav2.1, Cav2.2, and Cav2. 3 were decreased significantly in the model group, when compared with those of the sham-operation group (P < 0.05). Compared with the model group, mRNA levels of Cavl.2, Cavl.3, Cav2.1, and Cav2. 3 in brain tissues were decreased, and those of Cav2.2 were increased significantly in the OMT group (P < 0.05). In spinal cord tissues of the OMT group, mRNA levels of Cav1.3 decreased and those of Cav2.1, Cav2.2, and Cav2.3 increased significantly with statistical difference, when compared with those of the model group (P < 0.05). Compared with the sham-operation group, GABA levels in brain tissues decreased in the model group (P < 0.05). Compared with the model group, GABA levels in brain tissues increased in the OMT group (P < 0.05). There was no statistical difference in GABA levels of spinal cord tissues among these groups (P > 0.05).

CONCLUSIONSOMT had analgesic effect on neuropathic pain, which might be probably related to HVDDCs. Cav2.2 might directly affect GABA release.

Alkaloids ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Analgesia ; methods ; Animals ; Calcium ; Calcium Channels ; drug effects ; metabolism ; Disease Models, Animal ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Neuralgia ; drug therapy ; Pain Management ; Quinolizines ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Spinal Cord ; metabolism ; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid