Diabetic retinopathy ( DR ) is one of the main blinding eye diseases for people over the age of 50, and diabetic macular edema ( DME) is the leading cause of vision loss is DR patients. The early diagnosis and early treatment is important. As OCT and FFA, mfERG, especially the retinal thickness, volume, retinal edema index quantitative indicators such as objective evaluation of macular edema, embodies the new progress of retinal imaging technology in recent years. OCT is a non -contact clinical application in recent years, noninvasive, high resolution of ophthalmic imaging examination, can do it on retinal ultrastructure observation and quantitative analysis, and the technology is relatively mature, become a routine inspection diagnosis of macular edema. Laser photocoagulation, intravitreous injection with Ranibizumab and vitrectomy is nowadays the important means for the treatment of intractable macular edema.

The Tongmai Yangxin pill (TMYX) has potential clinical effects on no-reflow (NR); however, the effective substances and mechanisms by which this occurs remain unclear. This study evaluates the cardioprotective effects and molecular mechanisms of TMYX against NR. We used a myocardial NR rat model (2 h after myocardial ischemia and 2 h after reperfusion) to confirm the effect and mechanism of action of TMYX in alleviating NR. In vitro studies in isolated coronary microvasculature of NR rats and in silico network pharmacology analyses were performed to reveal the underlying mechanisms of TMYX and determine the main components, targets, and pathways of TMYX, respectively. The experiment was approved by the Ethics Committee of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (LLBH-202212160001). TMYX showed therapeutic effects on NR by improving cardiac structure and function, reducing NR, ischemic areas, and cardiomyocyte injury, and decreasing the content of cardiac troponin I (cTnI). Moreover, the mechanism of TMYX predicted by network pharmacology is related to the hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1), nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF) signaling pathways. TMYX increased the expression of G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER), phospho-extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK), and HIF-1α. In vitro, TMYX enhanced the diastolic function of coronary microvascular cells; however, this effect was inhibited by GPER inhibitor (G-15), eNOS inhibitor (L-NAME), and sGC inhibitor (ODQ). This study integrates pharmacology and experimental evaluation to reveal that TMYX activates HIF-1α/eNOS signaling pathway by upregulating GPER to relax coronary microvessels, thereby significantly alleviating NR.

Objective To explore the occurrence of enteral feeding intolerance and its influencing factors in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Methods A retrospective analysis of severe acute pancreatitis patients undergoing enteral nutrition therapy admitted to a tertiary hospital from October 2012 to October 2015 was performed. The occurrence of enteral feeding intolerance was analyzed,and its influencing factors were evaluated by single factor analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results There were 54 patients suffered from enteral feeding intolerance among 92 patients. The results of single factor analysis and multivariate regression analysis showed that higher APACHE II score,intra-abdominal pressure and central venous pressure were independent risk factors of feeding intolerance,while adding dietary fiber was a protective factor. Conclusion Severe acute pancreatitis patients with higher APACHE II score,intra-abdominal pressure and central venous pressure can aggravate the risk of feeding intolerance,while adding dietary fiber is beneficial for reducing the incidence.

Objective To observe the changes of the quality of life in type 2 diabetes accompanying subclinical atherosclerosis and explore the effect of diabetic macrovascular complications in the quality of life.Methods One hundred and thiry-six type 2 diabetes were measured carotid intima media thickness (IMT) and then divided into AS group(n =51) and CON group(n =85).Two groups were examined with Special of Quality of Life for Diabetes Mellitus (DSQL).Plasma glucose,plasma insulin,glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c),high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) as well as insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) and body mass index (BMI) were observed.Results The scores of DSQL and all domains had obvious difference between AS group and control group(P ＜0.05 orP ＜0.01) ;Relative to the control group the AS group was significantly increased BMI,HbA1c levels,hsCRP levels.The DSQL was associated with IMT,BMI,HbA1c,hsCRP,HOMA-IR.Conclusion The diabetic macrovascular compliations might result in impaired quality of life,which is associated with hyperglycemia,insulin resistance,inflammation,and central obesity.Psychotherapy and health education are very important for the improvement the DSQL in type 2 diabetic accompanying subclinical atherosclerosis.

Objective To observe any effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pul monary function,airflow obstruction,dyspnea,exercise capacity and levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the sputum of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods Thirty patients with stage Ⅰ or Ⅱ COPD were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group with 15 cases in each.TENS applied at the Feishu acupuncture point (BL13) was used in the treatment group,while sham stimulation of the same point without current output was used in the control group.The treatment was administered 40 minutes once daily,5 days a week for a total of 4 weeks.The outcome measures were measured before and after 4 weeks of treatment.Results FVC,FEV1,FEV1％,and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) all improved significantly in the treatment group after 4 weeks of treatment.After treatment,the average TNF-α level in induced sputum and exercise capacity as indicated by the average BODE index had both improved significantly in the treatment group.Compared with the control group,pulmonary function,TNF-α and the BODE index in the treatment group were all significantly better.There was no significant difference in pulmonary function,BODE index or TNF-α before and after treatment in the control group.Conclusion TENS at the Feishu acupoint can reduce airway inflammation,improve pulmonary function and exercise capacity,and decrease TNF-α levels in patients with stage Ⅰ or Ⅱ COPD.This treatment should be very useful for enhancing their ability in the activities of daily living.

BACKGROUND: Effect of hypoxia on osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) has been differently reported. Those differences might cause by varying volume fraction of oxygen and varying source of BMMSCs. OBJECTIVE: To compare the biological differences between placenta and BMMSCs under hypoxia.METHODS: Human placenta amniotic mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) and rabbit BMMSCs were isolated by two step proteinases and whole bone marrow adhesion, respectively. hAMSCs and BMMSCs at the same passage were seeded in 12-well plates at an initial cell density of 2 × 10~4 cells per well with α-MEM containing 10% FBS. Then, the cells were cultured under 5% O_2 or 20% O_2 for 12 days. hAMSCs and BMMSCs at the same passage were seeded in 12-well plates at an initial cell density of 1 × 10~5 cells per well with osteogenic medium. Then, the cells were cultured under 5% O_2 or 20% O_2 for 14 days. Cell growth curve, the specific glucose consumption rates and specific lactate production rates, and osteogenic differentiation were detected. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared to normal oxygen, hypoxia promoted the proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs. When compared to BMMSCs, statistically significant enhancement of the growth of hAMSCs by hypoxia was observed. hAMSCs cultured under hypoxia exhibited lower glucose consumption and lactate production in contrast with BMMSCs. Furthermore, comparison between hAMSCs and BMMSCs showed that the alkaline phosphatase expression of BMMSCs was significantly enhanced by hypoxia and was markedly higher compared with hAMSCs. The amount of calcium deposition was also enhanced by hypoxia, but there were no statistically significant differences between hAMSCs and BMMSCs.

Objective To analyze the detection rate of neonatal congenital malformation,and to explore the risk factors for neonatal malformation.Methods A total of 29 831 infants born in Shenzhen People's Hospital from January 2011 to December 2015 were analyzed retrospectively,the detection rate of congenital malformations was calculated,381 infants with congenital malformation were selected as malformation group,and 381 healthy infants were selected as healthy control group,and the risk factors of congenital malformation were analyzed.Results A total of 381 infants with congenital malformation were screened out,the incidence rate of congenital malformation being was 12.77‰(381/ 29 831 cases).The incidence rates of multi-finger or multi-toe,cleft lip,congenital heart disease were the high,which were 18.64％ (71/381 cases),17.32％ (66/381 cases) and 16.80％ (64/381 cases),respectively.The multiple Logistic analysis showed that birth children with low weight newborns (＜ 2 500 g),multiple births,preterm birth (＜ 37 weeks),pregnancies ＞ 1,low literacy levels of mothers,living in towns,late childbirth (≥ 35 years of age),pregnancy syndrome,viral infection during early pregnancy,medication history during pregnancy,rubella unvaccinated,exposure to harmful substance,smoking and alcohol during pregnancy and paternal smoking,chronic diseases,total 16 items were related risk factors for neonatal congenital malformations (all P ＜ 0.05).Among them,the impact of viral infection during early pregnancy,alcohol,smoking,pregnancy syndrome,exposure to harmful substance,medication history during pregnancy on the incidence of malformations in neonates was relatively serious.Conclusions The incidence rate of congenital malformations among neonates conforms to the present situations in China,which was closely correlated with genetic and environmental factors.Health education targeting pregnant women and the women of childbearing age should be carried cut to reduce the birth of neonatal congenital malformations.

Objective To investigate the effect of mixed application of lecture-based learning and flipped classroom and problem-based learning in microbiology teaching. Methods The five-year program students of Grade 2013 and Grade 2014 were randomly divided into two groups, and the experimental group (48 students in the teaching reform class) carried out the blended teaching, while the contrast group (48 students of parallel class) carried on the traditional teaching. After the lecture, the teaching effect of the hybrid teaching method and traditional teaching method was analyzed after the theoretical and the experi-mental operation test were adopted, and the four part questionnaire surveys including the integrated use of knowledge, active classroom atmosphere, innovation ability and teaching satisfaction were proceeded in each group. The data of each group was analyzed by t test analysis with SPSS 19.0 respectively. Results The theory test scores of experimental group was (90.16±3.14), which was higher than the control group (82.33± 4.21). The difference between them was very significant (P=0.000). Survey results showed that the integrated use of knowledge, active classroom atmosphere, innovation ability and teaching satisfaction were higher than traditional group. The difference was statistically considered significant (P<0.01). Conclusion Hybrid teaching method is very good for training and development of students' comprehensive quality and ability. It has important significance in improving the students' score.

The investigation on the chemical constituents of Anabasis aphylla L. was carried out by using various chromatographies, such as silica gel, Sephadex LH-20 and RP-C18 column chromatography. Further detailed investigation on the fraction of the ethanol extract of Anabasis aphylla L. yielded one new compound p-acetyl-phenol 1-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-(1-->2)-beta-D-glucopyranoside (1), together with five known compounds: piceine (2), isorhamnetin (3), quercetin (4), rutin (5) and isorhamnetin-3-rutinoside (6). Their structures were elucidated by spectral analysis such as NMR and MS. Among these compounds, compounds 2-6 were isolated from this plant for the first time.

the effect of maintaining integrity of epithelial cells by increasing occludin protein expression,and the effect is related with the up-regulation of occludin mRNA.