C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reaction protein,which is very sensitive to the inflammatory reaction.Many studies have confirmed that CRP is closely correlated with ischemic stroke and atherosclerosis.However,studies on correlation between CRP and intracerebral hemorrhage are less.This article reviews the relationship between CRP and intracerebral hemorrhage.

Recently, genome-wide association study (GWAS)has achieved great success in illuminating genetic basis of complex diseases. GWAS of type 2 diabetes is regarded as a paradigm of genetic dissection of complex human diseases, which are caused by both genetic and environmental factors. Some basic facts of GWAS,as well as implementation of GWAS in type 2 diabetes, are reviewed in this article.

Objective To investigate the influences of 4 kinds of collagenase with different degrees of activity on the survival rate,contraction and relaxation functions of isolated rats' myocardiocytes.Methods Rats' myocardiocytes were isolated by enzymolysis with 4 kinds of collagenase with different degrees of activity.The survival rate of myocardiocytes was observed immediately after isolation(D),one hour after loading with calcium(E time point) and 10 minutes after electric stimulation(F time point).The contraction and relaxation functions of myocardiocytes,including contraction amplitude(ph),the proportionality of ph/single cardiocyte length(bl),maximal velocity of contraction(+dL/dt) and maximal velocity of relaxation(-dL/dt),were measured with IonOptix video edge tracker.Results From 203U/mg to 299U/mg,with lowering of the activity of collagenase,the isolation time became longer,the survival rate of myocardiocytes declined 1 hour after loading calcium and 10 minutes after electric stimulation(P

This paper first described the concept of competitive intelligence and hospital competitive intelligence.Then,the resources of hospital library intelligence was analyzed with the method of SWOT,and the feasibility of competitive intelligence service was discussed.Finally,three aspects of the service were elaborated,which included collection of competitive intelligence,instruction of the knowledge of competitive intelligence,and the establishment of competitive intelligence system in hospitals.

Objective Investigate the degradation process of polyactic acid (PLA) filaments within peripheral nerves and its adverse effects on peripheral nerve. Method Bilateral sciatic nerves of 20 SD rats were exposed, and PLA filaments were implanted among the fascicles at one side, while Vicryl filaments were implanted into the contralateral nerve as control. The filaments and nerves were harvested at 1,4,8 and 12 weeks postoperatively, and inspected by macroscopy, light microscope and transmission electron microscope. Results The degradation occurred not only on the surface but also inside the PLA filaments after they were implanted into the sciatic nerve. PLA fragments still could be found at the end of this study. During the degradation of PLA filaments, macrophages invaded into the filaments and exhibited active phagocytosis. There were mild degree infiltration of lymphocytes and fibroblast around the filaments during their degradation. However, the structure of peripheral nerve didnt change significantly. Conclusion It takes more than 12 weeks that PLA filaments degrade in peripheral nerve completely. Mild nonspecific inflammation develops following the implantation of PLA filaments into peripheral nerve, but it has no adverse effects on nerve.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of intravenous catheter in combination with ultraviolet radiation for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).Methods96 patients with PHN were randonly divided into three groups.Intravenous catheter plus UVB radiation was given in the test group(32 patients).Intravenous catheter or UVB radiation was only given in two control groups (32 patients/group), respectively.ResultsThe total effective rate in the test group was 96.88％ (31/32) and the average onset time was 1.55 days.However,the total effective rate in two control groups was 81.25％ (26/32) and 68.75％ (22/32) ,and the average onset time was 2.48 days and 7.41days.There was a statistical difference observed in curative rate (x2 = 5.33,42.42, P ＜ 0.05 or P ＜ 0.01), the total effective rate(x2 =4.59,8.89,P＜0.05 or P＜0.01) and the average onset time(t =22.96,11.96,all P＜0.01)between the test group and two control groups.Moreove,there was also a statistical difference observed in curative rate (x2 = 22.44, P ＜ 0.001) and the average onset time (t = 29.30, P ＜ 0.01) between two control groups.ConclusionIntravenous catheter in combination with UVB radiation was much better than intravenous catheter or UVB radiation only in the treatment of PHN.

Objective To study the effects of nicotine on GDNF and dopamine content in striatum of Parkinson's disease (PD) rats.Methods 6-OHDA was stereoscopically injected to right side of the mesencephic ventral tegmental area (VTA) and substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Nicotine of different dosages was intraperitoneally injected into PD rats.With biochemical,immunohistochemical techniques, we observed the changes of GDNF expression and dopamine content in striatum.Results Nicotine was intraperitoneally injected into PD rat models before or after the operation,striatum GDNF expression and DA content had significant improvement as compared with PD group (P

Objective To analyze reasons of postoperat iv e relapse of inguinal hernia and to explore the clinical significance of laparos copic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair for recurrent hernia. Methods We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 24 cases of recurr ent inguinal hernia treated by laparoscopic TAPP repair from June 1998 to Octobe r 2003 in this hospital. There were 11 cases of direct hernia and 13 cases of in direct hernia. Results Operations were completed successfully in all the 24 cases without conversions to open surgery. The operation time was 47~128 min (mean, 69 min), and the postoperative hospital stay, 2~5 days (mean, 3 days). Urinary retention happened in 6 cases after the operation, in which a F oley urethral catheter was indwelled for 1~3 days. There were no complications s uch as wound infection, scrotal hematoma or pneumatosis. Follow-up checkups were made for 2~66 months (mean, 27 months) in all the 24 cases. No recurrence was o bserved. Conclusions Laparoscopic TAPP repair for recurrent in guinal hernia has advantages of minimal invasion and few complications, being a safe and feasible option for treating recurrent inguinal hernia.

Soft aid for health has become an important component of China's foreign aid. Soft aid for health with a focus on human resources development reflects the core spirit and the innovative mechanism of China's foreign aid. This paper examines three different types of aid for health human resources: medical assistance teams, govern-ment scholarships for students from developing countries, and health training courses for officials from developing countries. It also argues that China's foreign aid exposes problems, including insufficient strategic planning, non-in-volvement of civil society and NGOs, and lack of research on China's soft aid practices. In this paper, we suggests that to improve the effectiveness of foreign aid, the government should improve its strategic planning for aid, ensure the full public participation, strengthen the academic research, and improve knowledge sharing.

Objective To look for an ideal substance to repair large gap of nerve defect after injuries by culture,population of Schwann cells(Scs)and preparation of acellular allogenous nerve grafts with chemical extraction. Method The double adhesion culture and Arab c to prohibit the fibroblast growth were used to achieve high purified Scs;detergents:Triton X 100 and sodium deoxycholate were used to achieve acellural nerve grafts (ANG);and finally the Scs were micro injected into the acellural nerve grafts and the consequence studied Result By the way above,high purified Scs and the ANG was acquired,which can integrated each other well Scs can survived and transformed to aline in vitro Conclusion ANG populated isogenous Scs may be an ideal substance to repair the large gap of nerve defect after injuries