OBJECTIVE: To strengthen the management on procedures for the introduction,examination and approval of new drugs in hospital.METHODS: The experience on the current procedures for the introduction,examination and approval of new drugs in our hospital was summarized,and the Microsoft.NET technology was used to develop Web-based "information system of introduction,examination and approval of new drugs".RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: The new system adopted three-level "browser / server" structural pattern and it is composed of external network new drug data collection system and internal network new drug examination and approval system.The system is advanced,stabile,practical,intelligent and safe,and it has simplified the new drug examination and approval procedure,enhanced the working efficiency.Its application is characterized by justice,publicity and transparency.

Objective To evaluate efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).Methods We searched relevant randomized controlled trials (RCT) from Pubmed,EMBASE,Cochrane Library,Chinese Journal Full-text Database,Chinese Biomedical Literature Database and traced the related reference to obtain the information that had not been found by using key words of steroids,glucocorticoids,cortisol,corticosteroids,community acquired pneumonia and CAP.The quality of RCT included was evaluated.Meta-analysis was performed with RevMan 5.0 provided by the Cochrance Collaboration.Results Seven RCTs involving 944 patients were included in the meta-analysis.Mean length of hospital stay in glucocorticoids treatment group was significant shorter than that in conventional treatment group (WMD =-1.70,95％ CI:-2.01-1.39,Z =10.81,P ＜0.01).No significant differences were found regarding mortality (RR =0.77,95％ CI 0.46-1.27,Z =1.03,P =0.30),mean length of ICU stay (WMD =1.17,95％ CI:-1.68-4.02,Z =0.81,P =0.42),the risk of double infection (RR =1.32,95％ CI 0.66-2.63,Z=0.79,P=0.43),the incidence of hyperglycemia (RR=1.84,95％ CI0.76-4.41,,Z=1.36,P=0.17),the incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (RR =1.98,95％ CI O.37-10.59,Z =0.80,P =0.42) between conventional treatment group and glucocorticoids treatment group.Conclusions Glucocorticoids treatment used in patients with community-acquired pneumonia may shorten the course of illness and possess better safety,but could not reduce the mortality.

Biodegradable and biocompatible functional polymers show high potential as novel drug carriers in disease diagnosis and therapy.Recently,protein drugs have brought about major breakthroughs in the treatment of various diseases including cancer,while the development of carrier technology is relatively delayed.This article reviews recent advances in biodegradable functional polymers as protein drug nanocarriers.Additionally,we have discussed the perspective of developing new generations of biocompatible and functional polymers.

Objective To investigate the effect of aprotinin on nuclear factor-?B p65 expression in brain regions around the hematoma of intracerebral hamorrage (ICH)in rats. Methods ICH models were induced utilizing the local injection of collagenase into the basal ganglia with sterile technique and divided into ICH group, aprotinin group(ATG) and Pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate(PDTC) group. The expression levels of NF-?B p65 protein and mRNA were detected by immunohisochemistry or RT-PCR at 6 h,24 h,72 h,7 d after injection. Results The amount of NF-?B positive cells increased greatly at 24 h following ICH, peak at 72 h, then decreased in each group. There was no markedly different from ICH group to ATG group, but PDTC group were singnificantly decreased after ICH 24 h~7 d than groups ICH and ATG(P

Objective To investigate the effect of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery for lumbar prolapse upwards type disc herniation.Methods According to the digital table,90 patients with lumbar prolapse upwards type disc herniation were randomly divide into the observation group and the control group,45 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery,the control group was treated with conventional open surgery.The curative effect,operation and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results All patients were satisfied with the location,and they were completely removed from the nucleus.Compared with the control group,the operation time[(75.3±23.1)min vs.(103.4±35.4)min]and hospitalization time[(6.8±1.2)d vs.(8.7±1.8)d]of the observation group were shorter,the bleeding volume[(24.5±8.5)mL vs.(51.6±12.7)mL]was lower,the differences were statistically significant(t=4.453,5.632,4.269,all P<0.05).After one month and three months,the VAS score[(2.53±0.65)pints and(1.33±0.48)points]and ODI[(21.40±5.04)% and(12.93±3.50)%]of the observation group were significantly lower,there were statistically differences between the two groups compared with those before treatment(t=6.755,8.765,all P<0.05).And after one month,the VAS score and ODI of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group,the differences were statistically significant(t=4.342,3.985,all P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in the excellent and good rate(86.7% vs.82.2%,X2=1.011,P>0.05).ConclusionPercutaneous endoscopic discectomy surgery in the treatment of lumbar prolapse upwards type disc herniation is reliable,and it has less trauma and shorter hospital stay.

Objective To investigate the effect of radiotherapy on carotid plaque ulcer formation by using ultrasound imaging.Methods Totally 93 cases diagnosed with head and neck cancers which had complete carotid ultrasound data and other baseline data before and after radiotherapy (RT) were retrospectively enrolled.The total number of plaques,average intima-media thickness,maximum plaque area,total number of ulcer plaques,maximum ulcer plaque area and the maximum area of the ulcer pit were compared in RT side and non RT side before and after RT respectively.Results The average interval time was 6.1±1.9 years between twice RT.Before RT,there were no statistical differences between RT side and non-RT side in the total number of plaques,the average intima-media thickness,maximum plaque area,total number of ulcer plaques,maximum ulcer plaque area and maximum area of the ulcer pit.After RT,compared with those of non-RT side,there were more lesions of the total number of plaques,the thicker average intima-media thickness,the larger maximum plaque area,the more maximum number of ulcer plaques,the larger maximum ulcer plaque area and maximum area of the ulcer pit in RT side,which had statistical defference (all P＜0.05).Conclusion RT can lead to the formation and progression of carotid atherosclerotic plaque in patients with head and neck cancers,and the plaque has a vulnerability characteristics.

Objective:To understand the quality of life about rural elderly population and its influencing factors.Methods:Using WHOQOL-BREF scale and self-designed questionnaire,a survey about quality of life was conducted among 1074 rural elderly in Shandong Province selected by stratified,random method.T test,variaace analysis and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the influencing factors.Results:The score of environment field was the highest (13.83 ± 1.05),while social relations field was the lowest (8.63± 0.45).Single factor analysis showed that age,education level,economic situation,pension source,chronic disease,pension mode,physical exanination had significant effect on quality of life scores in each dimension (P ＜ 0.05).Marital status only had significant effect on psychological and social relations scores (P ＜ 0.05).Gender and the number of children were not statistically significant on the quality of life score in each dimension (P ＞ 0.05).Multiple regression analysis showed that the influencing factors of quality of life score in each dimension were chronic disease and economic situation.Physical examination only had significant effect on the physiology and psychological score.Pension mode had significant effect on psychological and social relations score.Age influenced physiology health score.Marital status influenced psychology health score.Conclusion:The government should pay attention to the health status of elderly and the psychological status of elderly without spouse;increase the support efforts to the poor rural elderly;strengthen the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases;improve the social support network and social security system.

Objective To investigate the production of IL-17,IL-4 and IFN-γ in sputum of pediatric patients with asthma.Methods 61 pediatric patients with asthma in stage of exacerbation were enrolled as exacerbation group.and these patients in remission stage after therapy were enrolled as remission group, and 45 healthy children were chose as control group.The percentage of neutrophils and eosinophils were counted in regular way with sputum pigmentation,and the level of IL-17,IL-4 and IFN-γ were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results IL-17 in exacerbation group Was highest among three groups, and IL-17 in remission group was higher than that in control group.In exacerbation group,IL-4 was higher and IFN-γ was lower than those in other two groups,and no significant difference Was found between remission group and control group.While in exacerbation stage,IL-17 was positive correlated with IL-4,and IFN-γ was negative correlated with IL-17 and IL-4.Conclusions IL-17 and IL-4 are related to the occurrence and exasperating of asthma,and IL-17 is suit for indicating the inflammation of asthma.IFN-γ is a protective factor of asthma.

Objective To explore the therapeutic value of bronchoscopy in pediatric status asthmaticus.Methods A total of 16 children with status asthmaticus received standard medical therapies (therapy group) from January 2008 to August 2010 in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at First Hospital,Xiamen University.However,l0 of them underwent fiberoptic bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) (bronchoscopy group) along with standard medical therapies from September 2010 to July 2012.The values of oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2),arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2),blood oxygen saturation (SaO2),heart rate (HR),respiratory rate (RR) within 1 hour before bronchoscopy procedure,within 6 hour post procedure and within 24 hour post procedure were observed.The extinction time of wheezing sound,PICU length of stay and admission length of stay were observed between therapy and bronchoscopy groups.Results Bronchoscopies revealed a lot of thick mucus plugs and secretions.Large airways were lavaged for clearance of obstructive secretions with normal saline.Within BAL fluid counts of the bronchoscopy group,there were neutrophilia (n =8),eosinophilia (n =4) and neutrophilia/ eosinophilia (n =3).Within BAL fluid cultivation of the bronchoscopy group,4 patients had positive results for Streptococcus pneumoniae (n =2),Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n =1) and Staphylococcus aureus (n =1).In bronchoscopy group,the values of PaO/FiO2,PaCO2,SaO2,HR and RR were 319 ± 19,(40 ±4) mm Hg(1 mm Hg =0.133 kPa),(92.6 ± 1.5) ％,(128 ± 12) rates/min and (35 ± 4) breaths/min within 6 hour post procedure versus 255 ± 24,(54 ± 5) mm Hg,(89.2 ± 2.6) ％,(148 ± 10) rates/min and(50 ± 6)breaths/min within I hour before procedure (P ＜ 0.01).At 24 hour post procedure,the values of PaO2/FiO2,PaCO2,SaO2,HR,RR for bronchoscopy group were 354 ± 21,(40 ± 3) mm Hg,(93.4 ±1.1)％,(125±9)rates/min and(34 ±3)breaths/min versus 317 ±21,(46 ±4)mm Hg,(90.1±2.5) ％,(138 ± 8) rates/min and (43 ± 3) breaths/min respectively for therapy group (P ＜ 0.01).The extinction time of wheezing sound was (67 ± 22) hours for bronchoscopy group vs.(98 ± 23) hours for therapy group(P ＜ 0.01).The mean PICU length of stay was (1.6 ± 0.7) days for bronchoscopy group vs.(2.6 ± 0.7) days for therapy group (P ＜ 0.01).The mean admission length of stay was (5.0 ± 0.7) days for bronchoscopy group vs.(6.6 ± 1.2) days for therapy group(P ＜ 0.01).All patients for bronchoscopy group tolerated the procedure without any complications.Conclusion As a safe adjunctive therapy in pediatric status asthmaticus,flexible bronchoscopy with bronchial lavage may reduce the admission and PICU length of stay and alleviate clinical symptoms.

The aim of this study was to investigate whether shear stress could promote function of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) with Shexiang Baoxin Pill (SBP) treatment in vitro, and to study whether shear stress contributed to vascular injury repair by EPCs. EPCs were isolated and characterized; EPCs' proliferation, migration, adhesion, tube formation and eNOS protein level in vitro were investigated by culturing confluent EPCs in 4 mg/mL SBP under physiological shear stress (15 dyne/cm2) for up to 24 hours. Afterwards, EPCs were transfused into rats after wire-induced carotid artery injury augmented re-endothelialization. The results showed that, compared to the SBP group, the shear stress+SBP group obviously enhanced EPCs proliferation, migration, adhesion, tube formation and eNOS protein expression in vitro (P<0.01). After one week, immunofluorescence staining showed that endothelial regeneration rate obviously enhanced in shear stress+SBP group (P<0.01). The present study demonstrates that shear stress can promote function of endothelial progenitor cells treated with SBP, which improves the vascular injury repair potentials of EPCs.
Animals ; Cell Adhesion ; Cell Movement ; Cell Proliferation ; Cells, Cultured ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; pharmacology ; Endothelial Progenitor Cells ; cytology ; drug effects ; Endothelium, Vascular ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III ; metabolism ; Rats ; Regeneration ; Stress, Mechanical