AIM To observe the effects of L NNA on glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) production in the gerbil hippocampus after recirculation following ischemia. METHODS Both vessels occlusion and immunofluorescent methods in gerbil hippocampal tissue slices incubated in vitro were used. RESULTS Recirculation following ischemia led to a rise on GFAP concentration in the hippocampus. GFAP positive cells mainly distributed in rediatum layer and molecullar layer in the hippocampus, L NNA decreased GFAP synthesis. CONCLUSION L NNA is a strong inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase(NOS). It is possible that the role of endogenous NO mediated GFAP synthesis is inhibited by L NNA.

Objective: To investigate the effect of abstracted formula granule of Siwu drugs on the sex hormones and expressions of androgen receptor (AR)and estrogen receptor (ER) in bone marrow depressed mice. Methods: One hundred and eighty mice (90 male and 90 female) were randomly divided into 6 groups. The effects of the formula granule of Siwu on sex hormones and expressions of AR and ER were explored by SABC method in bone marrow of depressed mice. Results: For the male rats, the levels of androgen were increased in male of treatment groups compared with those of model groups (P＜0.05), and the levels of estrogen were decreased in male of treatment groups compared with those of model groups (P＜0.05).For the female rats, the levels of androgen were increased in female of treatment groups compared with those of model groups,but no significant differences (P＞0.05), and the levels of estrogen were decreased in femal of treatment groups compared with those of model groups (P＜0.05). There was a dose dependent manner between treatment groups. Conclusion: The results suggested that formula granule of Siwu drugs may play a role in the hematopoietic function to repair bone marrow depression by improving AR and the balance of estrogen / androgen in mice.

Adult ; Cholesteatoma ; congenital ; Female ; Humans ; Temporal Bone

Adult ; Bronchoalveolar Lavage ; methods ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pneumoconiosis ; therapy ; Quinuclidines ; therapeutic use

Objective To assess the clinical results of antiglide plate in the treatment of the Danis Weber type B aged ankle fracture. Methods Totally 36 aged cases of Danis Weber type B ankle fracture received ORIF (open reduction with internal fixation) with antiglide plate. Their functional results were evaluated according to the ankle scoring system. We also observed the complications, including failure of fixation, infection, wound dehiscence, and need for hardware removal. Results The clinical results were satisfactory, with the excellent and good ratio of ankle score being 91.6%. Conclusion Since the antiglide plate has theoretical advantages over the conventional lateral plate, it is recommendable for stabilization of Danis Weber type B ankle fractures.

OBJECTIVE To determine the distribution of bacterial flora in hospital infection and to provide laboratory(evidence) for controlling hospital infection and selecting rationally antibiotics in clinic practice.METHODS All(isolates) were identified by routine procedure.MRSA and ESBLs-producing rate of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae were(examined.) RESULTS Among all these clinical infectious specimens,there were 202 strains of Gram negative bacilli,(accounting) for 40.9%(202/495);166 strains of fungi,accounting for 33.5%;621 strains of Gram positive cocci,for 20.6%(102/495).Candida albicans,E.coli,Pseudomonas aerugionosa,C.tropicalis and C.glabrata took the first five bacteria in infection.Analysis of drug resistant bacteria suggested that the isolated rate of ESBLs-producing strains in Staphylococcus aureus be 47.6%,be CNS in MRCNS 78.1% and MRSA in SA be 42.3%.CONCLUSIONS Multidrug resistance and fungus infection are the main risk factors in our hospital.We must improve means of treatment on clinical work and use antibiotic rationally to reduce the infection rate.

Objective To compare the efficacy of total pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh patch and vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior vaginal wall repair for presby-pelvic floor dysfunction patients.Methods We randomly chose 92 pelvic floor dysfunction inpatients of our hospital from September 2007 to February 2009 and divided them into 2 groups:total pelvic floor reconstruction group(n=70) underwent total pelvic floor reconstruction with mesh patch[12 patients of this group complicated with stress incontinence,4 patients received tension free vaginal tape-obturator(TVT-O) simultaneously];control group(n=22) received vaginal hysterectomy with anterior and posterior vaginal wall repair(3 patients of this group complicated with stress incontinence).A follow-up for 3 to 18 months after the surgery were taken in all the patients.Results In total pelvic floor reconstruction group,no recidivate case was found and the FOP scores and cure rate were 0 and 100% respectively.In control group,there were 7 recidivate cases,all of who were primary vagina anterior wall bulge patients.The cure rate of control group was 68%;For the patients complicated with stress incontinence,they were all cured by TVT-0 or by ascending the front patch in total pelvic floor reconstruction group,but 1 case was as before operation and 2 cases were even worse in control group.Conclusion Total pelvic floor reconstruction with vicarious materials had a definite efficacy for presby-pelvic floor dysfunction.

BACKGROUND:The incidence of patel ar complications is decreasing, however, the necessity of patel ar replacement remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence rate of anterior knee pain and postoperative pain score in total knee arthroplasty without the patel ar replacement and to provide a reference for the formulation of clinical operation scheme. METHODS:151 patients with 193 knees receiving total knee arthroplasty were involved in this study. Al the patients were treated with patel ar forming but not resurfacing of the patel a. The Western Ontario and McMaster University (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index and America Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score were used to evaluate patients before surgery and at 6 and 12 months after surgery. The function of knee joint, the incidence rate of anterior knee pain and visual analogous scale score before and after operation were compared. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After 6 and 12 months of total knee arthroplasty, WOMAC osteoarthritis index was significantly lower and HSS score was significantly higher than those before surgery (P<0.05). At 12 months post-operation, the incidence rate of anterior knee pain was 11.3%, which was significantly lower than the preoperative rate (94.5%) (P<0.05). At 12 months post-surgery, visual analogous scale scores were also significantly lower than the preoperative score (P<0.05). Total knee replacement without resurfacing of the patel a can effectively improve knee joint function in knee osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis patients, ameliorate the symptoms of anterior knee pain, has a good clinical effect within short term post-operation. The middle-and long-term effects need further exploration.

Objective To investigate the significance of helper T cell 1(Th1)/Th2 cytokines unbalance in children with hepatitis B virus-associated glomerulonephritis(HBV-GN).Methods The serum levels of interferon-gamma(IFN-?),interleukin-2(IL-2) and IL-4 were determined in 22 children with HBV-GN and 18 children with HBV by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),respectively,and the difference of Th1/Th2 cytokines in the 2 groups.Results Serum levels of IL-2 and IFN-? in children with HBV-GN were decreased(P

Objective To evaluate left atrial(LA) function in essential hypertensive patients by speckle tracking imaging (STI) and real-time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT-3DE).Methods Thirty seven patients with essential hypertension were divided into normal geometric left ventricle(LV) group (LVN, n = 17) and remodeling geometrc LV group (LVR,n = 20).Twenty-six healthy participants were also include.The strain rate curve was auquired in each LA segment (anterior, posterior, lateral, inferior and septal) by STI. The LV mass, LA maximal, minimal and pre-systolic volume (LAVmax, LAVmin and LAVp), LA passive ejection fraction (LAPEF), LA active ejection fraction (LAAEF) were measured by RT-3DE. Results ①Compared with the control group, the mean peak systolic strain rate(mSR_S) in LVN group was lower(P <0.05), and the mSR_S, mean peak early diastolic strain rate(mSR_E) in LVR group were reduced (P <0.01, P<0.05), and the mean peak late diastolic strain rate (mSR_A) in LVR group was increased (P<0.01).②Compared with the control group,the LAVmax, LAVmin and LAV_P all increased in LVN and LVR group(P <0.05 or P <0, 01), the LAPEF was degraded (P<0.05),and the LAAEF was increased (P<0.05) in the LVR group.③A significant relation between mSR_E and LAPEF(r = 0.788, P <0.01), mSR_A and LAAEF(r = 0.804, P<0.01) could be found in the LVN and LVR group. Conclusions STI and RT-3DE may play important roles in the evaluation of left atrial function. The deformation ability of LA wall may decrease before left ventricular remodeling and it showed a significantly positive correlation with LA ejection function in patients with essential hypertension.