The pathogenesis of heart failure is a complex progression and associated with abnormal regulation of many signaling pathways. As a cofactor of hemoglobin, myoglobin, oxidative respiratory chain, DNA synthase and other important proteins, iron plays an indispensable role in myocardial energy metabolism. Recently, a large number of studies have shown that heart failure is related to the disorder of iron metabolism. Both iron deficiency and iron overload can lead to the development of a variety of cardiomyopathy, and even progress to heart failure. Iron metabolism could be a key target for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of heart failure. Here, we review the basic process of iron metabolism and its mechanism in heart failure, expecting to provide new clues and evidence for the treatment of heart failure.

Head and Neck Neoplasms ; surgery ; Humans ; Robotics

Air Pollution, Indoor ; analysis ; Environment, Controlled ; Humidity ; Radon ; analysis ; Temperature

Objective: To assess the tissue reactions of dogs to a new nanohydroxyapatite. Methods:Three dogs were used for root canal filling experiment, mandibular implanting and subcutaneous implanting experiment. AH-plus root canal sealer was used as control. The dogs were killed after implantation for 2,4 and 12 weeks separately. The tissue reaction was assessed by X-ray and light microscope examination. Results:①Root canal filling experiment: no inflammatory reaction was detected in specimens of n-HA group. In AH-plus group, implantation caused a middling inflammatory reaction after 2 weeks and 4 weeks. After 12 weeks the reaction of apical tissues was slight. ②Mandibular implanting experiment: no inflammatory reaction was showed by all n-HA groups and the group of AH-plus implanted for 12 weeks.Mild inflammatory reaction was observed in the groups of AH-plus implanted for 2 weeks and 4 weeks.③ Subcutaneous implanting experiment:after AH-plus was implanted for 2 weeks and 4 weeks, middling inflammatory reaction was observed. The group of n-HA implanted for 2 weeks showed the same reaction. No obvious inflammatory reaction was found in the other groups. Conclusion:n-HA shows better tissue compatibility than AH-plus.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on the secretory function of islet cells in rabbits.MethodsTwenty adult New Zealand white rabbits of both sexes,weighing 2.5-3.0kg,were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n =10 each):sham operation group (group S) and CPB group.The rabbits were anesthetized with 3％ pentobarbital sodium 30 mg/kg.Blood samples were collected from the left femoral artery at 5 min after anesthesia (T1),immediately before CPB (T2 ),immediately after aortic clamping (T3 ),and at 5,35 and 75 min after aortic unclamping (T4-6) in the two groups for determination of levels of blood glucose,insulin and glucagons.Insulin resistance index was calculated.ResultsCompared with group S,the blood glucose concentration and levels of insulin and glucagons and insulin resistance index at T3-6 were significantly increased in group CPB ( P ＜ 0.05).ConclusionAlthough increase in blood glucose enhances the secretion of insulin in islet β cells,hyperglycemia cannot be compensated completely by the increased insulin during CPB in rabbits.The increase in blood glucose may be related to islet α cell resistance.

Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Humans ; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ; drug therapy ; Phytotherapy ; methods

Objective To understand the significance of upper eyelid swelling in early diagnosis and treat-ment of infectious mononucleosis(IM).Methods We early diagnosed these patients IMwith upper eyelid swelling, fever and lymph node enlargement under five days course of disease,and compared the coincidence rate with last diag-nosis,investigated the rate of upper eyelid swelling in non -early diagnosis cases with the course of disease above one week,and evaluated the effect of ganciclovir in treating IMin two groups.Results The coincidence rate was 97.14%in early and last diagnosis groups,and the rate of upper eyelid swelling was 60.2% in non -early diagnosis group. There were significant differences in disappear of upper eyelid swelling,fever and lymph node enlargement in the two groups.Conclusion Upper eyelid swelling has important significance in early diagnosis and treatment of IM.

Glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) is an incretin stimulated by food mainly produced and secreted from L-cells in terminal ileum, colon and rectum. It can be combined with GLP-1 receptors, and then plays a series of biological effects. In recent years, studies have shown that GLP-1 participates in the occurrence and development of many diseases.

This article introduced what sick building syndromeSBSis. Besides its concept evolvement of definition criteria of diagnosis of SBS the relationships between SBS building-related illness BRI and multiple chemical sensitivity MCS which are the other two main diseases caused by indoor air contamination was elucidated at the same time its prevalence level characters dangerous factors and its research methods were discussed briefly. Controlling molecule contamination is thought as an important and effective method to eliminate SBS.

OBJECTIVE To monitor the bacterial distribution and the drug resistance among elderly patients in Medical depariment for senior cadres′ of our hospital,and offer the reference for the clinical use of antibiotics therapy.METHODS From Jan 2006 to Dec 2007 1230 pathogen strains isolated from the elderly patients and antimicrobial susceptibility was tested.RESULTS Of 1230 pathogen strains isolated,747 strains were Gram-negative bacilli,310 strains were Gram-positive cocci,and 173 strains were fungi.The percentage of these three groups were 60.7%,25.2% and 14.1%,respectively.The major strain of fungi was Candida albicans.ESBLs producing rates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae were 48.0% and 35.8%,respectively. Meticillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) and coagulase negative Staphylococcus(MRCNS) accounted for 65.0% and 77.8%,respectively.VRE were 17.7%.In our data,no vancomycin-resistant Staphlococcus was isolated.Pathogenic bacteria were higher resistant to the commonly used antibiotics.The Gram-negative bacteria were sensitive to imipenem,meropenem,antibiotics combined with ?-lactamases inhibitor,and amikacin.The Gram-positive bacteria were sensitive to vancomycin and teicoplanin.CONCLUSIONS The major pathogens infected the elderly patients in Medical department for senior cadres′ are Gram-negative bacteria,and the pathogens show the high drug resistance.The result of antimicrobial susceptibility test can guide to cure and control infection of elderly patients effectively.