Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor Blockers ; therapeutic use ; Animals ; Benzimidazoles ; therapeutic use ; Hypertension ; blood ; drug therapy ; Male ; Nitric Oxide ; blood ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III ; blood ; Random Allocation ; Rats ; Rats, Inbred SHR ; Tetrazoles ; therapeutic use ; Urotensins ; blood

Objective To screen the arsenic content situation of drinking water in lower reaches of Yellow River and survey the amount of threatened people drinking high arsenic water and the condition of endemic arsenism.Methods Four counties of Yuncheng,Jiaxiang,Dongchangfu and Boxing were selected to colleft the water samples by CroOSS-sectional survey method.The water arsenic content wag determined by semi-quantitative rapid kit.All water samples having arsenic were re-determined by atomic fluorescence spectrometry.And the nurober of threatened people who drinking high arsenic water were investigated.Results In 4765 water wells screened,303 water samples had contained arsenic,arsenic content of 35 samples Was≥0.030 mg/L,12 samples were exceeding the international standard (arsenic content≥0.050 ms/L),they distributed in 3 counties of Dongchangfu,Yuncheng and Jiaxiang.The residents drinking water wells of arsenic content≥0.030 mg/L were surveyed by epidemiological investigation.And in the 28 villages 13 032 residents and 11 Bu8picious patient8 wlere checked out.Conclusion The wells with excesive water arsenic content are existing in the lower reaches of Yellow River and people suspicious of endemic arsenism need to be further identified.

AIMThe expression of VEGF in rat ovaries corpus luteum and its expression pattern were observed to investigate the effect of VEGF on luteal formation and regression.

METHODSThe model of immature rat of pseudopregnant was established using pregnant mare's serum gonadotropin (PMSG) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), the expression of VEGF in corpus luteum was detected by immunohistochemistry, the levels of VEGF in corpus luteum was measured by ELISA, and the levels of NO in corpus luteum was measured by chemistry assay.

RESULTSVEGF expressed weakly in rat corpus luteum on the day 1, and enhanced gradually from day 3 to day 5, then went up to the peak on the day 7, and maintained to day 9. On the day 11, the expression of VEGF began to decrease. The levels of VEGF were similar to the expression of VEGF. The levels of NO appeared like double wave. The levels increased gradually from day 1 to day 5, and peaked on the day 7, then decreased on the day 9, while lightly increased on the day 11, and showed significant increase and reached the highest on the day 13, then decreased the lowest on the day 15.

CONCLUSIONThere is a intimate temporal relationship between the expression of VEGF and angiogenesis in corpus luteum, VEGF may play a role in luteum formation by improving angiogenesis mediated by NO, NO may play a role in luteum regression as a luteolytic during the late luteal phase.

Animals ; Corpus Luteum ; metabolism ; Female ; Nitric Oxide ; metabolism ; Pseudopregnancy ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A ; metabolism

BackgroundDry eye is a multi-factorial-induced tear film and ocular surface disorder.Immunoinflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of dry eye.As inhibitor of the cyclo-oxygenase pathway,nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs play an anti-inflammatory and anti-hypersensitivity role,and it can be a potential treatment for dry eyes.ObjectiveThis study was to investigate the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (0.1％topical pranoprofen) on moderate to severe dry eyes and its mechanism.MethodsThis was a small sample of randomized controlled clinical trial.Thirty right eyes of 30 patients with moderate to severe dry eyes were included in the study according to the diagnosis criteria and randomized into two groups.The patients of the trial group received topical administration of 0.1％ pranoprofen plus 0.1％ sodium hyaluronate,and those of the control group received the topical 0.1％ sodium hyaluronate only.Ocular surface inflammation index scores (OSDI) and ocular surface fluorescine staining (OSS) scores were measured under the slit lamp,and tear film break-up time (BUT),Schirmer Ⅰ test values were evaluated.The expression of human leucocyte antigen-DR (HLA-DR) and CD11b in conjunctiva epithelial cells were detected by impression cytology and flow cytometry (FCM).All the indexes were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Informed consent was obtained from all patients.ResultsThere were no significant differences in terms of age and gender and their baseline values between the trial group and control group (t=0.412,P=0.684;x2=0.240,P=0.624),and so were all the indexes (P＞0.05).Compared with the control group,the OSDI,OSS scores and cells positive for HLA-DR were lowered but the BUT was delayed in the trial group on day 15 ( t=2.43,P=0.03;t=2.83,P=0.01;t=3.29,P=0.00;t=3.23,P=0.00 ).No significant differences were found in the Schirmer Ⅰ test value and CD11b expression between these two groups (t=0.17,P=0.87;t=0.28,P=0.79).The OSDI,OSS scores and BUT were significantly improved,and the number of cells positive for HLA-DR were reduced 15 days after administration of drugs in comparison with before treatment in the trial group ( t =12.30,10.70,6.10,7.92,P =0.00 ).However,there were no comparable alteration seen in these indexes before and after the usage of drugs in the control group ( P＞0.05).Positive correlations were found in HLADR expression with OSDI and OSS ( r =0.601,P =0.018 ; r =0.586,P =0.022 ) and a negative correlation in HLADR expression with BUT (r=-0.697,P=0.004) on day 15 in the trial group.ConclusionsTopical usage of 0.1％ pranoprofen is beneficial for remitting the ocular signs and symptoms in moderate to severe dry eyes.This study illustrates that topical usage of 0.1％ pranoprofen can down-regulate the expression of inflammatory markers in conjunctival epithelial cells.

Objective To find out the status of prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders and evaluate the iodine nutritional status of Jinan residents,to explore appropriate iodine level in drinking water,and to provide a scientific basis for adjustment of intervention strategies.MethodsAccording to the Monitoring Program of the National Iodine Deficiency Disorders (Trial),qualified iodized salt consumption rate,drinking water iodine content and urinary iodine levels of women of childbearing age were determined in iodine deficiency areas from 2003 to 2010.Salt iodine was detected by direct titrimetry,urinary iodine by As-Ce catalytic spectrophotometric assay and iodine in drinking water by cerous sulfate catalytic spectrophotometric method.Results Intake rate of qualified iodized salt was up to 90％ and above from 2003 to 2010,median water iodine was 13.65 μg/L in the 10 counties(cities,districts),of which less than 100 μg/L accounted for 79.82％(4560/5713 ) and ＞ 150 μg/L accounted for 12.73％(727/5713).With the increase of water iodine(0 ～ ＜ 10,10 ～ ＜ 50,50 ～ ＜ 100,100 ～ ＜ 150,150 ～ ＜ 300 and ≥300 μg/L),urinary iodine levels of women of childbearing age increased successively(median 156.56,175.81,267.04,349.00,524.22,583.20 μg/L,respectively,x2 =121.20,P ＜ 0.05),while the ratio of urinary iodine ＜ 100 μg/L was significantly lower.The ratio of urinary iodine between 100 and 300 μg/L was decreased gradually,but the ratio of great than 300 μg/L was gradually increased.ConclusionsIodine deficiency areas in Jinan have reached the standard of elimination of iodine deficiency disorders.We should insist to carry out our measures to suit local conditions,classified guidances and scientific principals of iodine supplementation.

Objective To explore the etiology,clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of the bile duct perforation in children.Methods The clinical data of 7 children with the bile duct perforation were retrospectively summarized in Wuhan Children's Hospital from April of 2009 to April of 2014.Results There were 7 cases of the children with perforation of the bile duct,1 male and 6 female,the average age was 2.05 years.The most common presenting symptoms were abdominal distension in 7 cases(100.0％),nausea and vomiting in 6 cases(85.7％),abdominal pain in 5 cases(71.4％),jaundice in 1 case(14.3％) and diarrhea in 1 case(14.3％).Six cases experienced preoperative abdominal paracentesis,which all gained bilious ascites.Both abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography(CT) showed ascites in 5 cases.On exploration,sites of perforation were seen in 3 cases(42.8％) at the junction of the common hepatic duct and cystic duct,1 case(14.3％) at common hepatic duct,and 1 case(14.3％) at common bile duct,while sites of perforation in other 2 cases(28.6％) were not localized.In the cases(case 1,2,5 and 7) whose site of perforation was large,the T-tube drainage and peritoneal drainage through laparotomy or laparoscopic surgery was performed.In case 4 whose site of perforation was very small,and case 3 and 6 whose site of perforation was not localized,the cholysystostomy and peritoneal drainage was performed through laparotomy or laparoscopic surgery.Simple closure of the perforation was performed in case 4.Case 4 and 5 showed recurrent abdominal pain after operation and abdominal CT revealed biliary tract dilatation,and then biliary reconstruction was performed.Both of the patients recovered well postoperatively.The other 5 children recovered well and had an uneventful postoperative period from the 7 months to 5 years follow-up.Conclusions Early diagnosis of perforation of the bile duct can be made based on clinical manifestations,abdominal ultrasound and CT and abdominal paracentesis.Active surgical treatment should be performed once diagnosis was made.Depending on the size of perforation of the bile duct,appropriate surgical drainage scheme is made.The children with recurrent abdominal pain and biliary tract dilatation should receive biliary reconstruction.

Objective To compare the therapeutic effect of percutaneous transhepatic variceal em-bolization (PTVE) with Cyanoacrylate(TH glue) with that of endoscopic variceal ligatien (EVL) in the treatment of esophageal varlceal bleeding. Methods In this prospective randomized controlled trial, cirrhot-ic patients with acute or recent esophageal variceal bleeding were assigned randomly to PTVE (n = 52) or EVL (n=50) groups. Variants including upper gastrointestinal (UGI) re-bleeding, esophageal variceal re-bleeding, relapse of esophageal variees and survival were evaluated. Results During the follow-up (median 24 and 25 months in the PTVE and EVL groups, respectively), UGI re-bleeding developed in 8 patients (15. 4%) in PTVE group and in 21 (42%) in EVL group (X2 =8. 87, P=0. 005). Recurrent esophageal varices bleeding occurred in 3 patients (5. 8%) in FIVE group and 12 (24%) in EVL group (X2 =5.38, P =0. 012, relative risk 0. 24, 95% confidence interval 0. 05 -0. 74). Reccurent rates of esophageal vari-ces in two groups were 17.3% (9/52) and 52% (26/50), respectively (X2 =13.61, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in survival rate between two groups (X2 = 3.30, P = 0. 054). Conclusion With sufficient embolization of lower esophageal and pefi-esophngeal varices and/or the cardial submucosal and perforating vessels, PTVE was more effective than EVL in the management of esophageal varices recur-rence and re-bleeding.

OBJECTIVE: To describe five rare cases of bilateral olfactory clefts respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma (REAH), and investigate the clinicopathologic features in REAH. METHOD: Five cases with REAH were reported and the relevant literatures were reviewed. All the cases were confirmed by pathology. RESULT: The chief complaint in 4 cases when visited was nasal obstruction and rhinorrhea, with or without hyposmia and headache. Another was discomfortable of head-facial region, sometimes with pus discharge and blood in nasal discharge. Polypoid neoplasms can be seen in nasal meatus of the 5 cases. Endoscopic sinus surgery was utilized to eliminate foci in 5 cases. All REAH foci located in bilateral olfactory clefts areas, four of which appeared polypoid changes,one appeared obvious inflammatory edema. All of them presented as wide-based lesion with tenacious quality compared to polyps. Histologically, these lesions were characterized by a glandular proliferation lined by ciliated respiratory epithelium originated from the surface epithelium, and the glands surround into round or oval, with various sizes and separated by stromal tissue. CONCLUSION It is possible to continue developing after operation, if REAH is not completely resected. Complete resection of lesions is the key to treatment success for this entity in endoscopic sinus surgery. Although REAH arising from the rhino sinusal region is very rare, rhinolaryngologists must know this entity in order to differentiate it from inverted papilloma and adenocarcinoma.
Adult ; Female ; Hamartoma ; pathology ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nasal Cavity ; pathology ; Nose Diseases ; pathology ; Olfactory Mucosa ; pathology ; Respiratory Mucosa ; pathology

OBJECTIVETo assess the efficacy of ultrasonic irrigation of the root canal in vivo and in vitro.

METHODSSixty anterior teeth or premolars with the diagnosis of periapical periodontitis were divided into two groups (syringe irrigation group, group S and ultrasonic irrigation group, group U) and were evaluated clinically. Sixty extracted teeth with single straight canals were selected. Forty of them were divided into two groups and were evaluated histologically. Another twenty teeth were divided into two groups and were evaluated by SEM.

RESULTSClinically, the number of lateral canals obturated in group U was more than that in group S (P < 0.01). The incidence of pain during irrigation were 13.3% in group S, and 3.3% in group U (P > 0.05). Histologically, the amount of organic debris of the root canals in group U were significantly less than that in group S (P < 0.01). By SEM study, the number of visible open dentinal tubules in group U were significantly greater than that in group S (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONUltrasonic irrigation of the root canal will be a useful technique in root canal therapy.

Humans ; Molar ; ultrastructure ; Periapical Diseases ; therapy ; Root Canal Irrigants ; therapeutic use ; Root Canal Therapy ; Ultrasonics

OBJECTIVESTo investigate the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on the sperm acrosin activity in normal men and positive antisperm antibody (AsAb) men.

METHODSSperm acrosin activity was detected by BAEE/ADH method.

RESULTSGABA could increase the sperm acrosin activity in normal and AsAb positive patients (P < 0.01). The results also indicated that GABA significantly increased Na(+)-K(+)-ATPase activity (P < 0.01), Ca(2+)-ATPase activity (P < 0.05) and SOD activity (P < 0.01) of sperm.

CONCLUSIONSThe results demonstrated that GABA could influence the sperm acrosin activity.

Acrosin ; metabolism ; Humans ; Male ; Spermatozoa ; drug effects ; immunology ; metabolism ; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid ; pharmacology