Objective To study the effect of azone,oleic acid,and their combination on the trans-dermal obsorption of baicalin.Methods Improved Franz-cells and HPLC were used for the transdermal study.The effect of azone,oleic acid,and their combination on the transdermal absorption of baicalin was studied using uniform design.Results The 24 h penetration amount of baicalin was obtained as 466.11 ?g/cm~2 and 77.34 ?g/cm~2 when the azone concentration was 10% or the oleic acid concentration was 14%,respectively.When using a combination of azone and oleic acid in the ratio of 10%∶0.5%,the 24 h penetration amount of baicalin was 641.88 ?g/cm~2 and the enhancement ratio of penetration was 146.69.Conclusion Both azone and oleic acid could improve the skin penetration amount of baicalin.Combinated application of azone and oleic acid could further enhance baicalin transdermal delivery rate.The maximum penetration amount of baicalin is obtained by using a combination of azone and oleic acid in the ratio of 10%∶0.5%.

Objective To investigate the effect of metformin on the osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells exposed to PMMA particles. Methods Human placental mesenchymal stem cells were iso-lated and cultured in vitro. The effect of metformin with different concentrations on cell viability was determined by CCK8 assay. The effect of metformin on the mRNA expression of osteogenic genes was detected by using real-time RT-PCR. Calcified nodules were stained by alizarin S. The effect of metformin on the expression of eNOS was also detected by using real-time RT-PCR. Results PMMA particles could inhibit the viability of mesenchymal stem cells. Metformin(0.05 mmol/L)could promote the viability of mesenchymal stem cells exposed to PMMA particles. Metformin(0.05 mmol/L)could increase the expression of osteogenic genes,including OCN,RNUX2,and ALP, in human mesenchymal stem cells exposed to PMMA particles. The calcium deposit was also increased after metfor-min treatment. Results of real-time RT-PCR showed that metformin could increase the expression of eNOS in human mesenchymal stem cells exposed to PMMA particles. Conclusions Metformin can increase the osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells exposed to PMMA particles,partially by inducing eNOS expression.

Objective To investigate the anti-inflammatory mechanism by which curcumin affects TNF-αand IL-8 production in Propionibactierium acnes-induced THP-1 cells. Methods THP-1 cell viability was determined by CCK8 assay. The productions of TNF-α and IL-8 were detected by ELISA assay. Total RNA and proteins were collected for real-time PCR and Western blot analysis, respectively. Results Curcumin didn′t significantly affect the cell viability at 12 h. It decreased Propionibactierium acnes-induced productions of TNF-αand IL-8 in THP-1 cells. Moreover, it decreased TLR2, NF-κB p65, and P-NF-κB p65 expressions in THP-1 cells. Conclusions Curcumin may reduce TNF-α and IL-8 expressions in Propionibactierium acnes-induced THP-1 cells by inhibiting TLR2/NF-κB signaling pathway.

OBJECTIVETo explore the effect of the expanded capsule on biomechanics of the transplanted autologous costal cartilage.

METHODSTen New Zealand white rabbits aged 3 months were involved and four 15 ml tissue expanders were implanted symmetrically on the back of each rabbit. After 1 month, expanded capsules were removed (experimental group) on the left side and were reserved (control group) on the right side. Meanwhile, the 6th and 7th costal cartilage without the perichondrium were taken out and each cartilage was divided into two pieces and put under the expanded capsule symmetrically. The cartilage at the upper sides and lower sides were taken out at 4 weeks and 8 weeks later, respectively. All the cartilages were sculptured for the demand of the machine text. The tension and compression property of the cartilages were assessed by the material testing machine (Instron 5967) and the results were analyzed statistically.

RESULTS8 weeks lateral, the average ultimate tension strength was (4. 954 + 2. 8) MPa in experimental group and (2.939 + 0.842) MPa in control group. The average compressive strength was (58.74 ± 13.77) MPa in experimental group, and (47.61 ± 11.41) MPa in control group. The biomechanics property of the cartilages in the experimental group is better than the control group, and the differences were statistically significant.

CONCLUSIONSRemoving the expanded capsule is benefical to maintain the biomechanics of autologous costal cartilage.

Animals ; Autografts ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Costal Cartilage ; physiology ; transplantation ; Humans ; Rabbits ; Ribs ; Tissue Expansion ; Tissue Expansion Devices

Objective: To investigate the effect of endovascular intervention with Nordy-alginate microspheres (KMG) in treatment of rabbit VX2 hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods: Fifty rabbits with VX2 hepatocellular carcinoma were randomly divided into 5 groups (each n=10). The rabbits were then perfused of different drugs in the target vessels, which in group A was normal saline, in group B was Nordy, in group C was KMG, in group D were 5-fluorouracil+KMG and in Group E were Nordy-KMG. Enhanced CT scanning was performed 1 day before and 2 weeks after operation, and the volume and volume growth rate of tumors were compared among groups. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in tumor tissue, and the microvessel density (MVD) was counted. Results: There was no significant difference in the volume of tumors among 5 groups 1 day before operation (all P>0.05). Two weeks after operation, the volume and the volume growth rate of tumors in group A and B were higher than those in group C, D and E (both P<0.05). There were significant differences in the positive rate of VEGF and MVD among 5 groups (all P<0.01). The positive rate of VEGF and MVD in group E were lower than those in other groups (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Endovascular interventional therapy with Nordy-KMG is effective for VX2 hepatocellular carcinoma in rabbits.

ObjectiveTo research a way to verify whether the stomach duct is misplaced into the trachea.MethodsThe air pressure of the stomach duct placed in the stomach or in the trachea were measured using a water bottle.ResultsThe air pressure of the stomach duct was (1±0.45)cmH2O When it was put in the stomach, and was (7±2.03)cmH2O when it was put in the trachea(P<0.01).ConclusionsWhen it is impossible to draw out acerbic substances from the stomach to verify whether the stomach duct is placed in the stomach or misplaced in the trachea, measure the air pressure stomach duct by a water bottle can be used as substitute, which is reliable and convenient.

目的探讨住院偏瘫患者的“偷行”行为与跌倒的关系,以防止患者跌伤。方法自制“偏瘫患者偷行动机与行动问卷”调查表,发给404例住院偏瘫患者填写或由他人协助填写。结果56.93%的被调查患者有偷行动机,5.44%有偷行行为,占有偷行动机人数的9.48%,发生跌倒的占有偷行行为的86.36%,跌倒患者中出现跌伤者占10.52%。结论偏瘫患者中普遍有偷行动机,相当一部分患者有偷行行为,偷行者跌倒率高,容易跌伤,故偷行行为是引起住院偏瘫患者跌伤的主要原因之一 ,应引起医护人员重视,并列为评估患者跌倒因素的内容之一。

The quality control for undergraduate teaching is an essential factor for a university toward the success;therefore uni-versities put the control as first priority among other conventional works.This study is trying to elucidate the most important com-ponents in the quality control system from different points of view including human sources and educational process.Some suc-cessful planning and practice on the quality control in our university in past decade has been summarized and discussed in this study.

Objective To investigate the application of fetuses with talipes equinovarus (TE) using chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) technology. Methods From May 2012 to June 2015, 54 fetuses were found with TE and with or without other structural anomalies by prenatal ultrasound. Karyotyping was taking for them all, and the fetuses with normal karyotypes took another CMA test. The data were analyzed with CHAS software. Finally all the cases were followed up to know about their pregnancy outcomes. Results One of the 54 cases was detected with abnormal karyotype which was trisomy 18 (2%, 1/54). CMA was undertaken to the remaining fetuses, they were divided into 2 groups, including isolated TE group (n=38) and complex TE group (n=15). The detection rate of clinical significant copy number variations (CNV) by CMA was 11% (6/53), while isolated and complex TE group were 5% (2/38) and 4/15, respectively (P=0.047). Of the 53 cases, 51 cases were successfully followed up. Eleven cases were found without TE after birth, and the false positive rate (FPR) of TE was 22%(11/51). Conclusions Whole-genome high-resolution CMA increased the detection rate by 11% in fetuses with TE. With the FPR and the detection rate of the clinical significant CNV of 2 groups, whole-genome CMA could be recommended to the fetuses with complex TE group but normal karyotypes. A series of ultrasonic tests should be suggested to the isolate TE group, while with the abnormal ultrasound, fetuses would be suggested to have CMA test for decreasing the rates of invasive prenatal diagnosis and FPR.

ObjectiveTo investigate the human resources arrangement of rehabilitation wards in general hospital.MethodsAll works of the nurses in a rehabilitation ward within 7 days were recorded with data of average man hour of Taiwan's Hospital as the standards, the daily working hours of the related number of the nurses were calculated correctly on the missing items.Resultsthe ratio of beds to nurses was 1∶0.45, the work consumed the longest time was transfusion, others followed were medical observation, distribution of medicines, prevention of bedsore, change of bed sheets and health education and so on.ConclusionThe number of hours of rehabilitation care is to be increased; it will be more reasonable to arrange rehabilitation care training in the evenings.