Objective To explore the clinical effect of Sophora powder combined with Xianfang-Huoming decoction for ulcerative colitis.Methods A total of 80 UC patients with TCM syndrome of excessive noxious heat were randomly divided into 2 groups (40 patients each group). The Western medicine group(control group) were treated with Mesalazin Enteric-coated tablets, and the Traditional Chinese medicine(observation group) group were treated with Sophora powder combined with Xianfang-Huoming decoction. The tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and Interleukin-8(IL-8) were detected. The Mayo index scores were conducted, and the curative effect and the recurrence rate were observed.ResultsAfter treatment, the level of TNF-α (66.11 ± 3.72 ng/Lvs. 92.61 ± 4.32 ng/L,t=29.398,P﹤0.01), IL-8 (53.11 ± 2.72 ng/L vs. 69.31 ± 1.32 ng/L,t=33.888,P﹤0.01)in the observation groupwere significantly lower than those in the control group. The Mayo index score (2.07 ± 0.57 vs. 3.30 ± 0.93, t=7.132,P﹤0.01) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group. The total effective rate (92.5% vs. 85.0%,χ2=1.127, P=0.288) in the observation group was not significantly different from that in the control group. The recurrence rate (5.4% vs. 26.5%,χ2=6.005,P=0.013) in the observation group was significantly lower than that in the control group.Conclusions The Sophora powder combined withXianfang-Huoming decoction can treat the UC patients with TCM syndrome of excessive noxious hest, and the its recurrence rate is low.

Objective Dickkopf-1 (DKK-1) is an antagonist of the Wnt signaling pathway of bone formation and it is the target gene of TNF.When DKK-1 is inhibited,osteoprotegerin (OPG) would increase,OPG can antagonize bone erosion caused by receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL).Detection the levelsof serum DKK-1,OPG,RANKL and TNF-α of patients with AS before and after applying TNF-α antagonist,the effects of anti-TNF-α treatment on signaling pathway of bone formation was explored.Methods Medical records and serum samples of 43 AS patients receiving TNF-α receptor-Ⅱ IgG Fc fusion protein for 12 weeks were collected and the levels of serum DKK-1,OPG,RANKL and TNF-α were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Paired t-test and Person's correlation analysis were used for data analysis.Results Disease activity indexes in AS patients with anti-TNF-α treatment,including VAS score,time of morning stiffness,BASDAI,BASFI,ESR and CRP,which were [(2.7±2.0) cm,(7±4) min,1.1±1.1,0.8±1.2,(10±9) mm/1 h and (16±26) mg/L] respectively,were reduced when compared with those before treatment,[(7.6±1.9) cm,(46±33) min,6.0±1.3,4.4±2.0,(39±29) mm/1 h and (76±43) mg/L] respectively,and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05).Serum levels of DKK-1,(3.3±1.5) μg/L vs (3.2±1.3) μg/L,OPG,(144±71) pg/ml vs (136±62) pg/ml,and RANKL,(71±37) pg/ml vs (68±30) pg/ml,were not changed (t=14.043,8.031,20.166,13.521,7.679,9.563,all P＞0.05).The levels of TNF-α increased from (1.9±1.3) pg/ml to (55.0±50.6) pg/ml (t=6.951,P＜0.05).There were no relations between DKK-1 and TNF-α,RANKUOPG,patient VAS,duration of morning stiffness,BASDAI,BASFI,ESR and CRP,allP＞0.05.Conclusion Clinical indicators are improved significantly by anti-TNF-α therapy; however,it should not be withdrawal suddenly.There is no relationship between serum levels of DKK-1 and level of inflammation in AS patients.

AIM: To establish the quality standard for Yinchai Granules (Caulis Lon icerae, Radix Bupleuri, Folium Eriobotryae, etc). METHODS: TLC was used to identify Radix Bupleuri, Folium Eriobotrya e and HPLC to determinate the chlorogenic acid content was determined by HPLC. RESULTS: The linear range of chlorogenic acid was 23.64～378.24ng, r=0.9999, respectively. The average recovery was 99.14%. CONCLUSION: The method is simple. The result is accurate and the reproducibility is good and can be used as the quality control of Yin chai Granules.

Objective To investigate the psychological characteristics of the patients with functional dyspep-sia(FD). Methods The Zung serf-rating anxiety scale(SAS) and the Zung serf-rating depression scale(SDS) were employed to evaluate the anxiety mood and depression mood respectively of 110 FD patients ( group A) and 100 healthy volunteers (group B). The incidences of anxiety and depression in patients < 60 years and patients ≥60 years in group A were determined respectively. Results The anxiety ( 50.2±10.5 ) and depression scores ( 51.8±10.8)of group A were higher than group B [ (33.6±5.7) , ( 42.9±9.6) ] with a significant difference ( P<0.01 ). In group A, the anxiety incidence(66.0% ) in patients < 60 years was higher than patients ≥ 60 years (38.3%) ,while the de-pression incidence in patients ≥60 years(61.7% ) was higher than patients <60 years(42.0% ) ,both with signifi-cant differences ( all P<0.05 ). Conclusion FD patients show the psychological characteristics of anxiety and de-pression, and the characteristics type may vary in different age groups.

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis .The rapid development of laboratory diagnostic technology provides a variety of options for diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis .Nucleic acid detection is to use the theory and technology of molecular biology ,through direct detection of status or defect of particular segments ,then make diagnosis of the state of human body and disease .In recent years ,the development of nucleic acid diagnostic technique has greatly promoted the rapid diagnostic of laboratories .This article reviews the new methods of bacterial nucleic acid and host mi‐croRNAs detection technologies .

Objective To evaluate the incidence of benign gallbladder disease and the relationship between the hyperlipidemia and gallbladder stone in Hefei district by a survey in 6?946 persons. Methods All benign gallbladder diseases were discovered by Colour Dopple ulterasound. The data of lipidemia were analyzed and a comparative study of 1?051 cases suffering from gallbladder stone with the control group was done. Results The morbidity of benign gallbladder diseases was 21 55%. The prevalence of gallbladder stone, gallbladder polypoid lesion, cholecystitis, intrahepatic cholelithiasis or choledocholithiasis were 15 13%, 3 39%, 1 35%, 0 96%, 0 70% respectively in all examined. The morbidity of gallbladder stone was 70 2% in the benign gallbladder diseases. The incidence of hyperlipidemia both in gallbladder stone group and control group were 56 9% and 32 3% ( P

12 weeks of gestation. Results No conversions to open surgery were needed, and no complications were observed. The operation time, intraoperative hemorrhage volume, time to first passing flatus, and length of hospitalization were respectively 109.2?14.4 min, 80.5?14.3 ml, 21.1?3.2 h, and 4.2? 0.4 d for CISH, 108.7?14.8 min, 79.8?10.0 ml, 20.6?2.7 h, and 4.2?0.4 d for LAVH, 107.6?24.2 min, 80.8?17.2 ml, 20.4?2.0 h, and 4.1?0.5 d for LSH, and 110.0?12.3 min, 80.0?18.7 ml, 20.8?1.9 h, and 4.2?0.5 d for LTH. The modified surgical procedures were successfully accomplished in all the 40 patients with extended uterus. Conclusions Different types of laparoscopic hysterectomy present different indications, advantages and disadvantages. The treatment should be individualized.

Objective To detect nuclear DNA degradation of bone marrows and brains in rat cadavers at different temperatures,and develop a new parameter for estimating early postmortem interval(PMI).Methods The brain and bone marrow were taken out for every 4h,during 0~40h after death at 10℃ and 20℃,respectively.And the single cell gel electrophoresis(SCGE) was carried out to detect the nuclear DNA degradation.Linear regression analysis was used to assay the relationship of the comet parameter HeadDNA%,Tail Length(TL) and Olive TailMoment(TM) with PMI.Results Different decline degrees of comet HeadDNA% were found in both brain cells and bone marrow cells after death,the decline of HeadDNA% in brain cells at 20℃ was faster.Compared with degradation in marrow cells,the linear relation between degradation of brain cells and PMI was better.Conclusion with that of comet parameters TL and TM,the perfect linear relationship between HeadDNA% and PMI was also observed.Conclusion Brain tissues are more suitable for PMI estimation by detecting degradation of DNA with SCGE.The HeadDNA% is more valuable for PMI estimation than TL and TM.

Objective To investigate the status of Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection with subclinical hepatic encephalopathy (SHE) and the level of blood ammonia. Methods Sixty-five SHE patients and healthy volunteer were selected. In all subjects Hp was assessed by rapid urease test (RUT) and histological examination. It would be regarded as Hp infection if both the RUT and histological examination were positive. The level of blood ammonia was detected and number connection test (NCT), digit symbol test (DST)and electroencephalogram (EEG)was performed. The patients could be diagnosed with SHE whichever of the three tests was abnormal. The patients with Hp infection were randomized received one-week standard treatment. Bacterial eradication was assessed with <'14>C-urea breath test after the treatment of 6-8 weeks, meanwhile above mentioned examinations were reassessed. Results The ratio of Hp infection in SHE patients (46.2%, 30/65 )was higher than that in healthy controls ( 33.3 % ,20/60), but there was no significant difference(P> 0.05).The blood ammonia level before and after eradication had no significant difference(P> 0.05 ). No improvement was observed in above mentioned examinations after treatment. Conclusion There is no relationship between the level of blood ammonia and Hp infection in SHE.

Objective To observe the efficacy of single Nd-YAG laser treatment for the sub-inner limiting membrane(sub-ILM) haemorrhages in the macular region.Methods This is an uncontrolled case series retrospective study.Nd-YAG laser was performed for 6 patients (6 eyes) with premacular sub-ILM haemorrhages.The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA) and optical coherence tomography(OCT) in macular were observed at 1 day,1 week,1 month and 3 months after operation.The conditation of hematopoietic drainage and complications of macular retina were recorded.Results Sub-ILM haemorrhages were clinically confirmed in 6 patients (aged from 23 to 60 years old),including 4 cases of paroxysm associated with cough,1 case of hypertension,and 1 case of diabetic retinopathy.Funduscopic examination showed sub-inner limiting membrane hemorrhage in the macular region,BCVA count finger (CF) was 0.05 (averagely 0.03).The onset time was from 5 hours to 12 days.All the patients were treated with Nd-YAG laser treatment once,and all of them resulted in excellent partial visual recovery immediately.The average hemorrhage absorption time was 2 weeks.OCT examination showed macular retinal inner limiting membrane calm and foveal shape recovery at 3 month after laser treatment.However,the two patients with hypertension and diabetes recieved vitrectomy at 2 weeks and 1 month after laser surgery respectively because of serious vitreous hemorrhage.Conclusion Single Nd-YAG laser is a safe and effective method in the treatment of simplicity sub-ILM haemorrhages.