Objective:To investigate the preventive effects of Pueraria on presbycusis in rats. Method:Thirty-two 24-26 month old Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups, and were treated with different dosages of Pueraria (1,2,4,0 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)) seperately for 4 weeks. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) was used to de-tect the change of hearing threshold of rats. Hemorheological items of rats were checked in each group. Result: Compared with control group,the hearing threshold and hemorheological items of rats was significantly improved after treated with Pueraria(P<0. 05). In addition, 2 g/(kg·d) was found to be the best dosage of Pueraria for rats, which can achieve ideal effect with minimum side effect. Conclusion:Pueraria could improve tiny circulation, has good preventive effect on presbycusis of rats.

Objective To investigate the influence of iodixanol-320 and iopromide-370 on the heart rate of patients in coronary dual-source CT angiography (CTA).Methods The data of 389 patients underwent coronary CTA examinations were retrospectively collected and received contrast media (CM) with either iodixanol-320 (group A) or iopromide-370 (group B), randomly.The heart rate before CM injection (predose HR), during injection (postdose HR) were both recorded.As for the preclinical protocol, patients with heart rate less than 75 beats per minute were pretreated with nitrates (n=278),0.25 mg.Mean heart rate changes from pre to postdose HR were assessed.Results The patients whose mean heart rate changes from pre to postdose were larger than 10 beats per minute was 8(4.4%) for group A and 10(4.8%) for group B.No statistically differences were observed between them(P>0.05).With only intravenous injections of two contrast agents, the patients' heart rates decreased in both groups (4.2 vs 2.7 beats per minute,P>0.05), while the effect could be reduced by nitrates.Conclusion There is no difference in the heart rate between the 2 agents after intravenous injection of either iodixanol-320 or iopromide-370 in coronary CTA with approximately 4% patients whose mean heart rate changes from preto postdose were larger than 10 beats per minute in each group.

Objective: To study the chemical constituents in the roots of Aconitum iochanicum Ulbr.Methods: The air-dried roots of A.iochanicum were powdered and extracted by methanol with a percolation method.After removing the solvent under reduced pressure, the crude extract was dissolved in1.5% HCl solution, and then extracted by ecetic ether.The acidic solution was basified to pH 9.0 by NaOH (5%) and extracted with ethyl acetate to obtain crude alkaloidal extract after the removal of ethyl acetate.The compounds were isolated and purified by column chromatography and identified based on spectral analysis (1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and MS).Results: Totally 18 compounds were isolated from A.iochanicum and characterized as 14-O-acetylsachaconitine (1), franchetine (2), crassicaudine (3), indaconoitine (4), 14-benzoyl chasmanine (5), 14-O-acetyltalatisamine (6), talatisamine (7), chasmannine (8), crassicauline A (9), bikhaconine (10), 13,15-dideoxyaconitine (11), crassicautine (12), kongboensine (13), liljestrandisine (14), ludaconitine (15), 8-deacetyl-yunaconitine (16), yunaconitine (17) and ouvrardiantine (18).Conclusion: It''s the first time to study the chemical constituents of A.iochanicum, and 18 diterpenoid alkaloids are isolated.

Objective To explore the method and therapeutic effect of high-frequency ultrasound guided paracentesis for the treatment of perirectal abscess.Methods Thirty-three patients with perirectal abscess were treated under the guidance of high-frequency ultrasound.Results All 33 patients were treated successfully,the curative rate was 100%.Six patients were treated 3 times,6 patients were treated twice and 21 patients were treated once.Conclusion High-frequency ultrasound guided paracentesis for the treatment of perirectal abscess has the superiorities of little distress,rapid therapeutic effect without complications,worthy Of further clinical application.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic effects of low-temperature plasm radiofrequency and high-intensity focused ultrasound in treatment of perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) complicated with nasal septum deviation. METHOD: A total of 224 cases of identified PAR who treated in our hospital were randomly divided into 2 matched groups: low-temperature plasm radiofrequency group (n = 140) and high-intensity focused ultrasound group (n = 84). The therapeutic affection were evaluated by clinical symptoms controlled counting-scores. Inferior turbinate mucosa were collected and examined pathologically before and at 15 days and 6 months after the therapy. RESULT: The follow-up data indicated the effective rate in 15 days was 97.1% in high-intensity focused ultrasound group, and 90.4% in low-temperature plasm radiofrequency group, in 6 months was 90.7% and 85.4% respectively. CONCLUSION The treatment of high-intensity focused ultrasound in PAR is minimally invasive and safe with reliable efficacy.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Catheter Ablation ; methods ; Humans ; Hypothermia, Induced ; Middle Aged ; Nasal Septum ; abnormalities ; Rhinitis, Allergic ; Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial ; therapy ; Ultrasonic Therapy ; methods ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the expression of COX-2 in both molecule and protein levels in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and the relationship between its intensity and histological grade, clinical stage and lymphoma metastasis. METHOD: By using emi-quantify RT-PCR and Immunohistochemistry, the expression of the COX-2 mRNA and COX-2 protein in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma and polyp of vocal cord were examined. RESULT: Compared with the polyp of vocal cord tissue, the expression level of COX-2 mRNA and COX-2 protein in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma were significantly increased (P < 0.01). The intensity of COX-2 mRNA and protein expression increased as the laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma progresses developed. CONCLUSION COX-2 is high expressed in human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and it may play an significant role in the growth, invasion and metastasis of human laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. A combination of emi-quantify RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry is sensitive and specific for laryngeal neoplasms detection.
Adult ; Aged ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Cyclooxygenase 2 ; genetics ; metabolism ; Female ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; RNA, Messenger ; genetics

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the preventive effects of Pueraria on presbycusis in rats. METHOD: Thirty-two 24-26 month old Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups, and were treated with different dosages of Pueraria (1, 2, 4, 0 g x kg(-1) x d(-1)) separately for 4 weeks. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) was used to detect the change of hearing threshold of rats. Hemorheological items of rats were checked in each group. RESULT: Compared with control group, the hearing threshold and hemorheological items of rats was significantly improved after treated with Pueraria (P<0.05). In addition, 2 g/(kg x d) was found to be the best dosage of Pueraria for rats, which can achieve ideal effect with minimum side effect. CONCLUSION Pueraria could improve tiny circulation, has good preventive effect on presbycusis of rats.
Aging ; Animals ; Auditory Threshold ; Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem ; Hemorheology ; Phytotherapy ; Presbycusis ; drug therapy ; Pueraria ; chemistry ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar

Objective:To study the secondary metabolites of endophytic fungus Alternaria solani from Aconitum Tsaii. Methods:The endogenous fungui fermentation product was extracted by methanol followed by recycling methanol to obtain the extract, and the ex-tract was extracted by ethyl acetate to obtain the crude extract. The compounds were isolated and purified by column chromatography and identified based on the spectral analysis ( MS, 1 H-NMR and 13 C-NMR) . Results:Totally 12 compounds were isolated from A. so-lani and characterized as (22E, 24R)-Ergosta-4, 6, 8 (14), 22-tetraen-3-one (1), 1,3-Diolein (2), 5-(3', 3'-Dimethylallyloxy)-3-methoxy-4-methylphthalide (3), pseudomonas aeruginosa H2-sesquiterpene lactone (4), ergosterol peroxide (5), 7-dehydroxyl-zinni-ol (6), ergosterol-7, 22-diene-3β, 5,6-triol (7), 9-octadecenoic acid -2',3'-dihydroxy propyl ester (8), 8-O-Methyltalatisamine (9), Chasmanine (10), yunaconitine (11) and crassicauline A (12). Conclusion:Totally 12 compounds are isolated from the endo-phytic fungus Alternaria solani, and four of them are isolated for the first time.

Objective:To study the secondary metabolites of endophytic fungus Alternaria solani from Aconitum Tsaii. Methods:The endogenous fungui fermentation product was extracted by methanol followed by recycling methanol to obtain the extract, and the ex-tract was extracted by ethyl acetate to obtain the crude extract. The compounds were isolated and purified by column chromatography and identified based on the spectral analysis ( MS, 1 H-NMR and 13 C-NMR) . Results:Totally 12 compounds were isolated from A. so-lani and characterized as (22E, 24R)-Ergosta-4, 6, 8 (14), 22-tetraen-3-one (1), 1,3-Diolein (2), 5-(3', 3'-Dimethylallyloxy)-3-methoxy-4-methylphthalide (3), pseudomonas aeruginosa H2-sesquiterpene lactone (4), ergosterol peroxide (5), 7-dehydroxyl-zinni-ol (6), ergosterol-7, 22-diene-3β, 5,6-triol (7), 9-octadecenoic acid -2',3'-dihydroxy propyl ester (8), 8-O-Methyltalatisamine (9), Chasmanine (10), yunaconitine (11) and crassicauline A (12). Conclusion:Totally 12 compounds are isolated from the endo-phytic fungus Alternaria solani, and four of them are isolated for the first time.

BACKGROUNDGestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication during pregnancy, and gestational weight gain is one of the major and modifiable risk factors. This study aims to estimate the relationship between the rate of gestational weight gain before diagnosis of GDM and the subsequent risk of GDM.

METHODSA case-control study was conducted with 90 GDM cases and 165 women in the control group from May 2012 to August 2012 at Peking University First Affiliated Hospital. GDM was diagnosed according to the standards issued by the Ministry of Health of China in 2011. The plasma glucose levels, weights, and covariate data of the women were obtained based on medical records. Univariate analysis and unconditional Logistic regression model were used to estimate the associations.

RESULTSAfter adjusting for age at delivery, parity, and pre-pregnancy body mass index, the risk of GDM increased with increasing rates of gestational weight gain. Compared with the lower rate of gestational weight gain (less than 0.28 kg per week), a rate of weight gain of 0.28 kg per week or more was associated with increased risk of GDM (odds ratio: 2.03; 95% confidence interval: 1.15 to 3.59). The association between the rate of gestational weight gain and GDM was primarily attributed to the increased weight gain in the first trimester.

CONCLUSIONHigh rates of gestational weight gain, particular during early pregnancy, may increase a woman's risk of GDM.

Adult ; Case-Control Studies ; Diabetes, Gestational ; epidemiology ; etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Pregnancy ; Weight Gain ; physiology