OBJECTIVETo compare the difference in the clinical efficacy on mild and moderate female stress urinary incontinence (FSUI) between transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation and oral administration of midodrine hydrochloride tablets.

METHODSNinety cases of mild and moderate FSUI were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 45 cases in each one. In the observation group, the transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation was applied to Ciliao (BL 32), Shenshu (BL 23), Zigong (EX-CA 1), Guanyuan (CV 4) and Qihai (CV 6), once a day. In the control group, midodrine hydrochloride tablets were prescribed for oral administration, 2. 5 mg per treatment, three times each day. The duration of treatment was 4 weeks. The score of international consultation on incontinence questionnaire-urinary incontinence short form (ICI-Q-SF) and leakage of urine in 1 h urinal pad test were observed before and after treatment in the patients of the two groups, and the efficacy was compared between the two groups.

RESULTSThe score of ICI-Q-SF and leakage of urine in urinal pad test after treatment were all improved apparently as compared with those before treatment in the two groups (all P<0. 01), and the results in the observation group were better than those in the control group (both P<0. 01). The total effective rate was 86. 7% (39/45) in the observation group, which was better than 68. 9% (31/45, P<0. 05) in the control group.

CONCLUSIONThe transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation achieves the better efficacy on FSUI as compared with the oral administration of midodrine hydrochloride tablets. This therapy effectively improves the patient's urine control ability and reduces leakage of urine.

Acupuncture Points ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation ; Treatment Outcome ; Urinary Incontinence, Stress ; physiopathology ; therapy

Animals ; Brain ; metabolism ; Brain Ischemia ; blood ; enzymology ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; therapeutic use ; Nitric Oxide ; blood ; Phytotherapy ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Superoxide Dismutase ; metabolism

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that contain 22 to 25 nucleotides and play important roles in post-transcriptional regulation of target genes. MiRNAs are involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, inflammation, and cancer development. Alveolar bone resorption is the main clinical manifestation of periodontitis. Osteoclasts are unique cells regulated by osteoblasts and inflammatory cytokines and are responsible for bone resorption in periodontitis. Recently, miRNAs have emerged as an important regulator of osteoclast differentiation and function. In this study, we review the recent research progress on the effects of miRNAs on osteoclast differentiation and function, particularly the mechanisms of miRNAs-mediated osteoclast formation and bone loss in periodontitis.
Bone Resorption ; Bone and Bones ; Cell Differentiation ; Cell Proliferation ; Humans ; MicroRNAs ; Osteoblasts ; Osteoclasts

Objectives To explore the clinical effect of coupling meglumine cyclic adenylate (MCA)and the human granulocyte colony-ostimulating factor (G-CSF)on rat with diastolic heart failure(DHF).Methods Totally 60 rats of DHF model were evenly divided into 4 groups according to random number:Control group(n=15,control),Model group(n=15,DHF model),MCA group(n =15,treated with MCA)and MCA+GCSF group(n=15,treated with MCA plus G-CSF).MCA group were administered by intragastric injection of MCA 30 mg/kg/d for 15 d,MCA+G-CSF group were administered by intragastric injection of MCA 30 mg/kg/d and plus G-CSF 100 μg/kg/d for 15 d,while Control group and Model group were given same volume of saline solution.BIOPAC SYSTEM was used to analyze the model establishment.The mRNA levels of GATA-4 and Cx43 were measured by RT-PCR.The protein expressions of GATA-4,Cx43,cTNI and c-kit were measured with western blotting.ELISA and flow cytometry were used to detect cAMP and differentiation rate of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs),respectively.Results Compared with MCA group,the denaturation degree of myocardial tissues in DHF rat was significantly improved than in MCA+G-CSF group.Moreover,the level of GATA-4 (1.62 ± 0.09),Cx43 (1.02 ± 0.07),cTNI (1.42 ± 0.12),c-kit (0.65±0.02),cAMP(283.67± 18.09)nmol/L and BMSCs cell differentiation rate(38.62 ± 1.52)％ in MCA + GCSF group were significantly promoted (all P＜ 0.05)than in MCA group,GATA-4 (0.82±0.07),Cx43 (0.52±0.05),cTNI(0.86 ± 0.13),c-kit (0.48 ± 0.03),cAMP(198.83 ± 16.03) nmol/L and BMSCs cell differentiation rate (19.82 ± 0.89)％.Conclusions The combination of MCA with G-CSF is significantly improved DHF than single MAC treatment,which may regulate BMSCs differentiation though cAMP/PKA signaling pathways.

Objective To understand the environmental lead pollution level caused by a lead smeltery.Methods From the surrounding of the investigated factory,the farmland soil,sediment,water,ambient air,courtyard dust,waste and 7 kinds of crops were collected to determine the lead level.Results Respectively,the lead concentration was 3.1 mg/L in the agriculture irrigation water,exceeded the allowed limit by 30 times,was 0.07 mg/L in the pond water,exceeded the allowed limit by 0.4 time,was 1 101.5 mg/kg in the sediment of the pond,exceeded the allowed limit by 0.10 time,was 7 400.0 mg/kg in the river sediment,exceeded the allowed limit by 6.40 times,was 47.0-287.9 mg/kg in the farmland soil and within the 400 m bound around the lead smeltery,the average level in the soil was 195.0 mg/kg.Conclusion The lead smeltery has caused the lead environment pollution in degrees,it is the main source of lead pollution that caused high blood lead in some people living in that area.

Healthcare delivery is transforming from hospital-centric episodic care to a more patient-centric comprehensive and continuing care that caters to the changing needs of an ageing population and finite healthcare resources. The transition period during which patients move between healthcare settings is a period of vulnerability that requires well-executed care transitions. The relatively less-developed primary, intermediate and long-term care sector further underlines the importance of good transitional care. This article serves to introduce Family Physicians to the importance of transitional care, its broad concepts and a simple framework to help manage complex patients comprehensively in any Family Medicine practice setting.

Objective To investigate the state of thyroid hormones and thyrotropin level in different gestation periods. Methods FT3, FT4, TSH and hCG were measured in 623 patients by ACS-180 automatic chemiluninescence analyzer. The urinary iodine was random measured by the use of iodine catalytic reaction mechanism of Arsenic-Cerium, rapid urinary iodine was detected with cold digestion method of quantitative detection. Result Serum FT3,FT4 ,and hCG levels in the first and second trimester were higher than in the third trimester ( F =53. 19,78.00,58.77, P ＜0. 05) ,and TSH levels were lower than in the third trimester ( F =5.68, P ＜0.05). The incidence of thyrotropin level disorder was 7. 54%, there were no significant differences in the gestation periods ( χ2 = 3.92, P ＞ 0. 05 ). The incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism,subclinical hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism were 3.53%, 2. 57%, 1.12% and 0. 32%, respectively. The incidence of subclinical hypothyroidism in the first and third trimester was high, while the incidence of subclinical hyperthyroidism in the second trimester was high. Conclusions Thyrotropin level in the third trimester was lower than that of the first and second trimester. HCG changes were not the main reason that caused the thyrotropin level disorder during the pregnancy.

Objective To study the surgical skills for parasagittal meningioma at the central cortex. Methods A total of 32 patients with parasagittal meningiomas at the central cortex were treated with microsurgery. Through the arachnoid interfaces between the tumor and the brain tissue, the tumor was removed piece by piece. The vein of central sulcus, other draining veins, and normal brain tissues were protected, and the involved sagittal sinus was appropriately treated. Results Simpson Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅲ grades resection was achieved in 17 (53.1%), 11(34.4%), and 4 (12.5%) of the 32 patients respectively. None of the patients died. Two patients developed cerebral edema and infarction and were cured by surgical decompression. Hemiparalysis was deteriorated in 10 patients, 8 of them recovered spontaneously in 1 to 6 weeks, and the other 2 developed hemiparesis. Among the patients, 21 patients were followed up for 3 months to 5 years. 4 patients had recurrent meningioma in 1 to 3 years after the operation (Ⅱ grade resection in 2 and Ⅲ grade resection in 2). Conclusions For parasagittal meningiomas at the central cortex, preoperation imaging evaluation and microsurgical techniques are key factors for complete resection and surgical outcomes. The vein of central sulcus, other draining veins, and normal brain tissues should be protected during the procedure.

Objective To investigate the effect of somatostatin on pancreatic blood flow and pancreatic function on the patients with acute pancreatitis.Methods 120 patients with acute pancreatitis from March 2015 to March 2017 were collected, and were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group.The control group were given routine treatment, at the basis of this, the observation group were given somatostatin.octreotide 0.6 mg was dripped into intravenous continuously, and was reducted to 0.3 mg, continuous treatment for 7 d.The changes of blood flow and the curative effect of pancreas were compared between the two groups before and after treatment.Results The total effective rate was 96.67%(58/60)in the treatment group and 80.00%(48/60)in the control group.The total effective rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).There was no significant difference in blood flow(BF), blood volume(BV)and capillary surface permeability(PS)between the two groups before treatment.1 and 7 days after treatment, BF, BV in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, the levels of PS were significantly lower than that in the control group, the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Before treatment, the differences of(CP), insulin(INS), glucagon(GLU), serum lipase(LIP), amylase(AMY)and trypsinogen-2(TPS)were measured in the two groups were not statistically significant.1 and 7 days after treatment, CP and INS in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group, and GLU, LIP, AMY and TPS-2 were significantly lower than those in the control group, the differences between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion It has a protective effect on pancreatic blood flow and function which somatostatin was used in the treatment of the patients with acute pancreatitis, it can improve the overall state of pancreas, and has significant therapeutic effect.

Objective To investigate the protective effect of osthole on focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.Methods Focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion model in rat was made by transient occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 2 h and followed by reperfusion for 24 h.Osthole 5 and 10 mg/kg were iv injected through sublingual vein at 1 h after the onset of ischemia,respectively.After 24 h of reperfusion,the influence of osthole on neurological behaviour deficit score,brain edema,and infarct size were evaluated.The activity of Na+,K+-ATPase,Ca2+-ATPase,and myeloperoxidase(MPO)in the ischemic hemisphere cortex of the middle cerebral artery area was assayed by spectrophotometry.The level of IL-8 was detected with radioimmunoassay.Results Osthole significantly reduced the neurological behaviour deficit score,brain edema,and infarct size,enhanced the activity of Na+,K+-ATPase and Ca2+-ATPase,inhibited the activity of MPO,and decreased the level of IL-8 in the brain tissue.ConclusionThe results suggest that osthole could attenuate the brain damage following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats and its mechanism may be partly related to the inhibition of inflammation and brain edema induced by ischemia-reperfusion.