Objective To develop the formulation of self-microemulsifying drug delivery system for hawthorn leaves flavonoids (HAW-SMEDDS). Methods The optimum formulations of oil phase, surfactant, and assistant surfactant for HAW-SMEDDS were screened by solubility test, compatibility test, and pseudo-ternary phase diagrams, with the time of formulating microemulsion, the consequence of visual examination, and particle size as indexes. The dissolution of HAW-SMEDDS was measured, taking the commercial tablet Yixintong Tablet as reference. Results The optimum self-microemulsifying drug delivery system was composed of Labrasol (35%), Transcutol P (10%). The particle diameter was (39.5?5.4) nm, the time of self-microemulsifying was less than 1 min. The percent of accumulated dissolution of hawthorn leaves flavonoids in SMEDDS in distilled water was up to 70% at 10 min, while that in the Yixintong Tablet was less than 50% at 60 min. Conclusion The formulation of HAW-SMEDDS preparation could meet the request of the design. It could provide the reference for the new dosage form.

Objective To research the nutritive condition and establish prediction model of chlorophyll-a(Chla) in a surface water source of Zhengzhou, China. Methods The water temperature(WT), Secchi-depth(SD), chemical oxygen demand(CODMn), total nitrogen(TN), total phosphorus(TP), Chla were determined in two sampling sites of the water source by standardized methods from Mar, 2004 to Oct, 2004. Nutritive condition of the water source was analyzed by trophic level index(?)[TLI(?)]. The influence of some environmental factors on Chla was analyzed by correlation analysis and stepwise multiple regression. Chla was predicted by establishing a stepwise multiple regression equation. Results In the spring, summer and autumn, nutritive condition of the water source was from the maximum of mesotropher, the maximum of light eutropher to the minimum of middle eutropher. A positive correlations were found between the standardized Chla and WT, CODMn, TP. A negative correlation was found between the standardized Chla and SD. The equation was ln(CChla+1)=-0.114+0.083 48 WT+6.874 TP+0.193 CODMn(R2=0.900, F=62.674, P

0.05; the holding vs neutral position, the disaster side and the healthy side all had significant difference,P0.05.This showed that the capability of stability of a-c joint were good. The Roentgenograms of shoulder elevation position raise showed that there was no impact in the a-c joint.[Conclusion]The results of small incision Dewar's operation is good in treating instability distal clavicular fracture.It has the advantages of minimally invasive,easy operation and fixation.

Objective To enhance the understanding of chest primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) and improve the results of management. Methods The results of 10 cases of chest PNET, which had been surgically treated and pathologically confirmed from 1999 to 2004 were retrospectively analyzed. Results There were 6 intrathoracic tumors, 2 in the chest wall, 1 in the pericardium, and 1 in the posterior mediastinum. Two intrathoracic tumors were completely resected, 2 partially resected, tumor and the involved lung were removed in 2 cases. Two had tumor with the affected ribs removed and the chest wall reconstructed. Tumor and the invaded pericardium were removed in 1 case. The PNET in the posterior mediastinum, invading into spinal canal as a bell tumor, was excised by the thoracic surgeon cooperating with neurosurgeon. There was no hospitalization death. All the specimens demonstrated positive reaction to CD99 and negative to LCA. 4 cases received postoperatively adjuvant chemotherapy, 4 radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the other 2 cases had none adjuvant therapy. 7 patients died during 6 years of follow-up, with 9 to 27 months survival. 3 patients are alive and have over 12 months survival so far. Conclusion PNET is an aggressive and invasive malignant tumor with poor prognosis. Difficulties exist in diagnosis. Besides common microscopic examination, pathological histology and immunochemistry, even electron microscopic examination may be required in differential diagnosis. Complete removal of tumor and involved tissue plays an important role, postoperative adjuvant therapy, including radiotherapy or combination with chemotherapy, may prolong survival. Modalities that are more effective should be developed to improve the treatment results.

Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of small-incision Dewar's operation for acute acromioclavicular dislocation.Methods Without exposing the a-c joint,the coracoid tip with tendon were transferred to the clavicle to reconstruct the coracoclavicular ligaments.And then the a-c joint was statically fixed and dynamically replaced.Results A 1-to 9-year follow-up(mean,4.9 years)was available in 52 patients.According to the Lazzcano Criteria,44 cases had excellent and 7 cases had good results,only one was failed because of bolt prematurity at 2 month after the operation.Roentgenogram,CT,and MRI showed that the surface of the acromioclavicular joint was smooth,no arthritic sign of cirrhosis,hyperplasia,or theca.The signal of the a-c joint was uniform.The Roentgenograms showed that,at the neutrality position,the distal end of the clavicle of the injured side was higher than that of the healthy side.The D/W of the healthy side was 0.432?0.101,which was significantly higher than that in the injured side(0.523?0.083,t=2.188,P=0.042).The difference between the neutrality and hold of the healthy side was 0.116?0.025,while that of the injured side was 0.087?0.016(t=1.114,P=0.280).The Roentgenograms of the raise position showed no impact in the a-c joint.Conclusions Small incision Dewar's operation is an effective,safe,and minimally invasive method for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular dislocation.

Objective To investigate the feasibility and superiority of the lecture based learning (LBL)combined problem-based learning (PBL)for endocrinology teaching practice. Methods Totally 150 clinic medical undergraduates were randomly divided into three groups:LBL group (n=50),PBL group (n=50)and LBL+PBL group (n=50). Questionnaires,written and oral tests were employed to evaluate the teaching effect. ANOVA was used to compare the indicator scores and chi-square test was used to compare grades and passing rate. Results Teaching efficiency,mater of knowledge,capabilities of analysis,teaming and collaboration ability and medical diagnosis thinking cultivation were better in LBL and PBL group than in the other two groups. There were statistical differences in total score(F=4.69, P=0.010)and passing rate(χ2=8.94,P=0.030)among three groups. Conclusions LBL+PBL guarantee the teaching quality and cultivate the comprehensive quality of students; therefore it is superior to LBL and PBL.

Objective To explore the role of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the differentiation between benign and malignant bone tumors. Methods Echo planar imaging DWI was performed in 18 patients with benign tumor or tumorous lesion and 26 patients with malignant tumor of bone. Three b-values (0, 500 and 1000 s/mm2) were applied. The lowest, highest, and whole ADC values were measured for each lesion, respectively. Results The lowest ADC values of benign bone tumor[ mean( 1.28±0. 49) ×10-3mm2/s ] were significantly higher than that of malignant tumor [ mean ( 0. 92±0. 35 )×10-3mm2/s, t = 2. 839, P < 0. 01 ]. The whole ADC values of benign bone tumor [ mean (1.62±0. 51 ) ×10-3mm2/s] were significantly higher than that of malignant tumor [ mean ( 1.21±0. 36) ×10-3mm2/s, t = 3. 092, P < 0. 01 ]. However, there were much overlapping between benign and malignant bone tumor in the lowest and whole ADC values. There was no significant difference for the highest ADC values between benign [. Mean ( 2. 02±0. 55 )×10-3mm2/s] and malignant bone tumor[ mean( 1.71±0. 65 ) ×10-3mm2/s, t = 1. 669, P > 0. 05 ]. Excluding cases of bone cyst and aneurismal bone cyst, the lowest, highest, and whole ADC values of benign bone tumor was (1.11± 0. 31 )×10-3mm2/s, ( 1.88±0. 49)×10-3mm2/s, and( 1.45±0. 35 )×10-3mm2/s, respectively. There was no significant difference for the lowest, highest, or whole ADC values between benign and malignant bone tumor (t = 1. 728, 0. 964, and 2. 012, respectively, P > 0. 05). Conclusion ADC value is useless for the differentiation between benign and malignant bone tumors.

OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for the determination of dissolution of Xiaocaihu pill,and compare the differ-ence of preparation from different manufacturers. METHODS:Using 0.1 mol/L HCl as dissolution medium,rotating basket method was used to determine the dissolution of preparations. HPLC was adopted to determine the content of baicalin:column was TSKgel ODS C18 with mobile phase of methanol-water-phosphoric acid (65∶35∶0.7,V/V/V) at a flow rate of 1 ml/min,detection wave-length was 280 nm,column temperature was 30 ℃,and injection volume was 5 μl. RESULTS:The linear range of baicalin was 0.488-124.8 mg/L (r=0.999 9);RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 2.0%;recovery was 100.14%-104.78%(RSD=1.58%,n=9). The average t50(50% dissolution time)of baicalin was 85.81 min. CONCLUSIONS:The method is simple with good precision,stability and reproducibility,and can be used for the dissolution determination of Xiaocaihu pill. Xiaocaihu pill from different manufacturers shows great differences,both preparation formulation and clinical use should attach importance to the dissolution of solid preparations.

Objective To analyze changes in lactic acid level in patients with late-onset intracranial hematoma after craniocerebral injury and investigate their relativity.Methods Forty-eight patients with late-onset intracranial hematoma after craniocerebral injury treated in our hospital between May 2009 and December 2012 were enrolled as observation group.There were 32 males and 16 females.Moreover,50 cases checked up in our hospital during the same period were studied as health population controls,including 35 males and 15 females.Level of lactic acid was measured on admission,at the time of definite diagnosis as well as at days 7 and 14 after treatment and compared between groups.Results Level of lactic acid was (1.77 ±0.21) mmol/L in control group and (1.82 ± 0.25) mmol/L in observation group respectively on admission (t =1.070,P ＞ 0.05) ; Level of lactic acid was (3.32 ± 0.89) mmol/L in observation group at the time of definite diagnosis,which increased to (3.74 ± 1.16) mmol/L at days 7 after treatment and decreased to (1.89 ±0.75) mmol/L at days 14 after treatment.When diagnosed and treated for 7 days,level of lactic acid differed significantly between the two groups (P ＜ 0.05).Level of lactic acid related to craniocerebral injury at each time point,but higher correlation coefficient was observed at the time of definite diagnosis and 7 days after treatment with 0.986 and 0.989 respectively.Conclusion Level of lactic acid relates to late-onset intracranial hematoma after craniocerebral injury,which can be used as reference for progression of the disease.

Objective To study the effects of methylprednisolone on the permeability of blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB) and claudin-5 expression after spinal cord injury in rats. Methods The rat model of spinal cord injury was estab?lished using modified Allen method. SD rats were randomly divided into sham-operated group, spinal cord injury group and methylprednisolone pretreatment group. The permeability of BSCB and expression of claudin–5 were assessed at 12 h, 1, 3, 5, and 7 d after the onset of spinal cord injury (five animals per each time point). RT-PCR and Western blot were used to detect the expression of claudin-5. Results The success rate of the model was 84.0%. EB content was sig?nificantly higher in spinal cord injury group than in sham-operated group at each time point (F value 27.732,P<0.05). EB content was lower in methylprednisolone pretreatment group than in spinal cord injury group (F value 48.149,P<0.05). The mRNA expression of claudin-5 was lower in spinal cord injury group than sham-operated group at each time point (F value 12.248,P<0.05). The mRNA expression of claudin–5 was higher in methylprednisolone pretreatment group than in spinal cord injury group at each time point (Fvalue 15.316,P<0.05). The protein expression of claudin-5 was lower in spinal cord injury group than in sham operated group at each time point (Fvalue 18.108,P<0.05). The pro?tein expression of Claudin-5 was higher in methylprednisolone pretreatment group than spinal cord injury group at each time point (F value 20.247,P<0.05). Conclusions Methylprednisolone improves permeability of BSCB after spinal cord injury probably through enhancing claudin-5 expression in rats.
was lower in spinal cord injury group than in sham operated group at each time point (Fvalue 18.108,P<0.05). The pro?tein expression of Claudin-5 was higher in methylprednisolone pretreatment group than spinal cord injury group at each time point (F value 20.247,P<0.05). Conclusions Methylprednisolone improves permeability of BSCB after spinal cord injury probably through enhancing claudin-5 expression in rats.