AIM: To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and failure factors in single dose methotrexate intramusculr injection in treatment of ectopic pregnancy. METHODS: The clinical data of 70 successfully treated cases and 10 failed cases were analyzed comparatively,including the duration of menoschesis,serum ?-HCG level,diameter of adnexa mass and abdominal pain before treatment as well as the decline rate of serum ?-HCG level and change of mass diameter after 3 d of treatment. RESULTS: In succeeded group,the average duration of menoschesis,the mean level of serum ?-HCG and average diameter of adnexa mass were 53?5 d ( 14.3 % of patients≥60 d),1483?216 IU?L -1 ( 11.4 % of patients≥4000 IU?L -1 ) and 2.9 ? 0.9 cm( 7.9 % of patients showed increase of mass diameter≥25%),respectively;whereas in failed group,these corresponding figures were 62?6. d( 40.0 %),6661?126 IU?L -1 ( 80.0 %), 4.1 ? 0.6 cm ( 40.0 %),respectively. After 3 d of treatment, 14.3 % of patients in succeeded group revealed a decline rate of serum ?-HCG level≤15%,while 60.0 % of patients in failed group revealed a similar decline rate. CONCLUSION: Methotrexate is an effective drug for treating ectopic pregnancy in its early stage. The serum ?-HCG level before treatment,its decline rate and the change of adnexa mass diameter after 3 d of treatment are closely related to the therapy failure. Presence of fetus heart beating is not a contraindication for drug treatment of ectopic pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate differences in dental arch forms between the subjects with Angle II division 1(AngleⅡ1 ) and those with normal occlusion. Methods:60 AngleⅡ1 patients and 60 normal occlusion subjects aged 13-17 years old were selected. Fourteen landmarks, corresponding to the cusp tips and incisor edges, were identified on the upper and lower dental casts of all subjects by YM-21115 three dimension measuring machine. Arch form differences between AngleⅡ1 and normal occlusion subjects were assessed by Euclidean distance matrix analysis (EDMA). Results:(1) In both sexes, the upper arch of AngleⅡ1 subjects was larger than that of normal occlusion (1.8% for females and 2.7% for males); and arch shape difference was also significantly different(P

AIM: To observe the clinical effect of phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens ( IOL) implantation in the treatment of unilateral high myopia combined with age-related cataract.
METHODS: A retrospective clinical study was carried out in a single ophthalmology center. All patients diagnosed of unilateral high myopia with age- related cataract were performed phacoemulsification and posterior chamber IOL implantation. The axial length of operation eye was ≥27mm, and the axial length of unoperated fellow eye was≤25mm. Visual acuity and complications were followed up for 1, 7d, 1, 3mo postoperative.
RESULTS:Thirty-three patients with average age 68. 8±9. 26 (41-87) y were enrolled in this study, 7 cases were men, 26 cases were women. The mean axial length of operation eyes was 29. 44±1. 80(27. 1-32. 71) mm and the mean axial length of unoperated fellow eyes was 23. 39±0.92 ( 21. 72 - 24. 90 ) mm. The average axial length difference of binocular eyes was 6. 06±1. 97(2. 78-9. 92) mm. The best corrected visual acuity ( BCVA ) increased from 0. 02±0. 02(light perception~0. 12) preoperatively to 0. 20±0. 20 ( 0. 02 - 0. 8 ) at 3mo postoperatively. There was statistically significant difference (t= -5. 278, P<0. 05). Among the 10 patients whose axial length difference of binocular eyes was 2. 01 - 5. 00mm, 60% of their postoperative BCVA were >0. 3. Among the 13 patients with binocular axial length difference of 5. 01-7. 00mm, 46.2% of BCVA were >0. 3,46.2% achieved 0. 05-0. 25. Another 10 patients of binocular axial length difference between 7. 01-9. 99mm, 90% of BCVA were <0. 3, of which 40% were<0. 05. No complications occurred during operative and postoperative .
CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification and posterior chamber IOL implantation can effectively improve the postoperative visual acuity and it is safe for unilateral high myopic patients combined with age-related cataract. The recovery of visual acuity is related with binocular axial length difference.

Objective To discuss the influence of hardiness conception utilization on rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. Methods 80 breast cancer patients were involved in this trial, the responsible nurses collected and analyzed the data of patients by interview, observation, and investigation question-naires, then gave patients individual directions of hardiness conception according to stage and primary and secondary of the data to arouse the hardiness characteristic of patients. The application results underwentχ2 test. Results The number of psychical problems decreased and the need of information about breast cancer increased obviously after the direction. Conclusions The utilization of hardiness conception can strengthen patients' confidence, raise their treatment compliance, and promote their rehabilitation.

Objective To discuss the perioperative nursing experience of patients with primary venous reflux disease(PVRD)of lower extremity undergoing external valvuloplasty of superficial femoral vein.Methods Patients(146 cases)with PVRD of lower extremity were given psychological nursing,observation of postoperative complications and rehabilitation exercise instruction.Results Five limbs appeared short lymphatic seepage and other limbs recovered completely.No thrombus Was seen.Venous claudication,swelling and pain disappeared in 90.4% patients.Limbs symptom alleviated in 9.6% patients.All varicos evein disappeared.The function of deep vein valve recovered in 92% patients by color doppler ultra sonoscope re-examination.Conclusions General evaluation before operation,good perioperative psycho logical nursing and attention to the complication and rehabilitation exercise instruction are significant for reduction of postoperative complication and improvement of success rate of operation.

Aim To explore the effects of inhibitors of glycosphingolipid biosynthesis D-PDMP on the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells. Methods Neural stem cells cultured in vitro were treated with different concentration of D-PDMP. The effects of D-PDMP on proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells were evaluated by counting of neurospheres size and cellular number, MTT assaying and the experiment of inducing differentiation.Results Neurospheres were smaller in size after treated with D-PDMP. The data of cellular counting and MTT assay suggested that D-PDMP could inhibit proliferation of neural stem cells and lead cells death in higher concentration, D-PDMP also reduced the differentiation ability of neural stem cells. Although differentiated cells were fewer, they could be induced into neurons and astrocytes.Conclusion The inhibitors of glycosphingolipid biosynthesis D-PDMP could inhibit the proliferation of neural stem cells, even lead cells death. It also reduced the differentiation ability of neural stem cells.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the structure of the primary unknown impurity of ebastine, thus offer technological support for reducing the impurity content and improving the quality of product. METHODS: The primary unknown impurity was separated and extracted from ebastine by preparative HPLC. The structure of the primary unknown impurity was analyzed by EI-MS, NMR, IR and UV and further confirmed with commercial reagent. RESULTS: The primary unknown impurity was elucidated as benzene, 1,1,2,2-tetra-phenyle thane, which is the by-product of ebasline synthesis. CONCLUSION: This study provides reference for the improvement of quality control and process optimization of ebastine.

Objective: To select an appropriate reference gene for gene expression analysis using real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR). Methods: Using leaf, petiole, and corm tissues of N. fordii, five common reference genes (18S rRNA, actin, ubiquitin, EF-1α, and β-tubulin) were compared. The stability of the candidate reference genes was evaluated by Ct value using GeNorm and NormFinder software. Results: The stabilities of five reference genes varied from each other in three tissues of N. fordii. The analysis of GeNorm and NormFinder exhibited that the stability of β-tubulin was the most stable, followed by EF-1a, Ubiquitin, actin, and 18S rRNA in order. Conclusion: The β-tubulin gene could be served as the reference gene for the normalization of gene expression in different tissues of N. fordii using qRT-PCR.

Objective To observe the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on upper limb spasticity of hemiplegic patients.Methods 30 hemiplegic patients with upper extremity spasticity were divided into ESWT group (n=15) and control group (n=15).Routine rehabilitation therapy was administrated in two groups. Furthermore, ESWT group received 4 sessions (once a week) of ESWT. The modified Ashworth scale (MAS) and Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA) were used in evaluation at different time points: pre-treatment, each treatment and follow-up 4 weeks after treatment. Results The scores of MAS decreased and the scores of FMA increased in the ESWT group since the 1st session (P<0.05), only in the control group after the 4th session (P<0.05). Compared to the control group, the scores of MAS decreased in the ESWT group (P<0.01) since the 1st ESWT and the scores of FMA increased since the 4th session (P<0.01). There was no side effect associated with ESWT. Conclusion EWST is effective, sustained and safe on upper limb spasticity of hemiplegics

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