AIM: To investigate the effect of intracellular calcium free calcium ([Ca~(2+)]i) on zinic finger transcription factor (GATA_4) and fetal heart gene in cardiomyocytes. METHODS: Cardiomyocytes from fetal rat were cultured primarily. Angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) and ryanodine (RY) were used to stimulate transmembrane calcium inflow and intracellular calcium release. Fura-2/AM ratio imagine analysis was applied to detect intracellular Ca~(2+) signal. Western blotting were used to measure calcineurin (CaN), nuclear activated T cell factor (NFAT_3), GATA_4 and ?-actin. RT-PCR was applied for observing ?-myosin heavy chain (?-MHC). RESULTS: AngⅡ and RY promoted intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca~(2+)]i) in cardiomyocytes (P

Objective To evaluate the safety of nasogastric tube feeding and nasojejunal tube feeding in early enteral nutrition treatment of acute pancreatitis.Methods Using key words,subject headings,and citation tracing,we searched literatures reporting randomised controlled trials on early enteral nutrition treatment of acute pancreatitis through nasojejunal tube and nasogastric tube in the following databases:PubMed,Embase,Cochrane library,Wanfang,China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI),and VIP published since the founding of the databases up to 2016.Meta-analysis was performed with the selected literature.Results Seven randomised controlled trials with 367 patients were included.Meta-analysis showed that the nasogastric tube group was not inferior to the nasojejunal tube group in the incidence of recurrent abdominal pain,gastrointestinal adverse reaction,the total length of hospital stay,and mortality.Conclusion Enteral nutrition via nasogastric tube is safe and well tolerated,may be a safe approach of nutrition treatment for acute pancreatitis.

Aiming at the disadvantages of traditional medical high value consumable management mode, bar code management is the only way which must be passed to the high value consumables in hospital management under the new situation. The bar code management system development in theMilitary Medical Projectmaterials management platform, scientific optimization of high value consumables management process, fully embodies the characteristics and advantages of bar code management. Not only to achieve a one relation between the high value consumables and patients, can also be integrated management supplies out of storage, charging and the financial sector, to achieve high value. The bar code in the ID, is the only identity code high value consumables, which maintained the patient's vital interests, and ensure that the hospital infection control requirements, the high value consumables in hospital benigndynamicmanagement system.

Aim To investigate the effect of oleoylethanolamide (OEA),a new PPAR? agonist,on focal cerebral ischemia in mice.Methods Transient focal cerebral ischemia in mice was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion for 1.5 h. OEA was orally administered either with multiple doses (10,20,40 mg?kg-1) once a day for 3 days before ischemia or single dose (40 mg?kg-1) at 0.5 h before or 1 h before ischemic,the same time of reperfusion or 1 h after reperfusion respectively.Neurological deficit score,infarct volume and brain edema were determined.Results Pretreatment with multiple doses (20,40 mg?kg-1) of OEA before ischemia or single dose (40 mg?kg-1) of OEA at 0.5 h before ischemia or at the same time of reperfusion significantly attenuated neurological deficit score,decreased infarct volume and alleviated brain edema,and the treatment at the time of reperfusion had the most marked effect.Conclusion Oleoylethano-lamide has a dose-and time-dependent neuroprotective effect on the injury in the acute phase of transient focal cerebral ischemia in mice,with effective doses of 20 mg?kg-1 and 40 mg?kg-1 and the optimal therapeutic time point of the same time of reperfusion.

OBJECTIVETo explore the rhythm regulatory mechanism of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the process of moxibustion for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

METHODSA total of 144 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a moxibustion group, a sham operation group, an operation group, an operation+moxibustion group, 24 rats in each one. Each group was divided into 4 time points (0:00 am, 6:00' am, 12:00 am, 6:00 pm), 6 rats in each time point. The Light-Dark 12 : 12 was given in all rats for light-dark cycle. Except the blank group, rats in the remaining groups were treated with intracutaneous injection of freund's complete adjuvant at right-side foot to establish the model of RA. After the model establishment, bilateral adrenal, glands were removed in the operation group and operation + moxibustion group, while those in the sham operation group were not removed with identical operation procedure. Rats in the moxibustion group and operation + moxibustion group were treated with grain-sized moxibustion from 7:00 am to 9:00 am at "Shenshu" (BL 23) and "Zusanli" (ST 36) once everyday, 6 times were taken as one session and 3 sessions were required tatclly, while rats in the remaining groups received identical fixation without moxibustion. The general health state and foot volume of rats were measured before model establishment, after establishment and after treatment. After treatment, rats were sacrificed at each time point to collect the blood sample and measure the content of IL-6 by using enzymne-immunoassay method.

RESULTSCompared with the blank group, the foot swelling in the model group was obviously increased (P<0. 05); the IL-6 maintained circadian rhythm (P<0. 05), but the peak phase had a backward trend, famplitude had an increased trend and the median was significantly lifted (P<0. 05). Compared with model group, !the foot swelling in the moxibustion group was obviously decreased (P<0. 05); the IL-6 maintained circadian. rhythm (P<0. 05), and the peak phase had a forward trend, amplitude had a decreased trend and the median was significantly reduced (P<0. 05). Compared with the moxibustion group, the foot swelling in the operation--moxibustion group was obviously increased (P < 0.05); the IL-6 maintained circadian rhythm (P < 0.5), but the peak phase moved forwrd, and the median was significantly elevated (P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe IL-6 in plasma maintains significant pathological circadian rhythm in RA rats; with the complete hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, moxibustion is likely to regulate the circadian rhythm of IL-6 to play an important role of anti-inflammatory effect in RA rats.

Acupuncture Points ; Animals ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid ; metabolism ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Circadian Rhythm ; Disease Models, Animal ; Female ; Humans ; Hypothalamus ; metabolism ; Interleukin-6 ; metabolism ; Male ; Moxibustion ; Pituitary-Adrenal System ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Time Factors

Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is a common and superficial benign inflammatory disorder that affects the tongue epithelium. The majority of geographic tongue lesions typically manifest as irregular central erythematous patches. These lesions, which are caused by the loss of filiform papillae, are defined by an elevated whitish band-like border that can change location, size, and pattern over a period of time. Histological observations of the oral mucosa affected by geographic tongue revealed nonspecific inflammation. Some reports described cases of migratory stomatitis, wherein lesions simultaneously manifested on the extra lingual oral mucosa. This condition is also called ectopic geographic tongue, which is clinically and histologically similar to the type normally confined to the tongue. In most cases, patients are asymptomatic and do not require treatment. The condition may spontaneously exhibit periods of remission and exacerbation with good prognosis. The specific etiology of geographic tongue remains unknown. Geographic tongue is age-related and is prevalent among young individuals. Various etiological factors that have been suggested in literature include immunological factors, genetic factors, atopic or allergic tendency, emotional stress, tobacco consumption, hormonal disturbances, and zinc deficiency. Geographic tongue may coexist with other disorders, such as fissured tongue, psoriasis, diabetes mellitus, gastroin- testinal diseases, burning mouth syndrome, and Down syndrome. Experts currently disagree on whether geographic tongue is an oral manifestation of psoriasis. Moreover, some scholars suggest that geographic tongue is a prestage of fissured tongue. The objective of this review is to summarize current research on risk factors of geographic tongue.
Epithelium ; Female ; Glossitis, Benign Migratory ; Humans ; Mouth Mucosa ; Risk Factors ; Tongue ; Tongue, Fissured

Objective To investigate the pathogenicity of the same concentration of Ureaplasma urealyticum serotype1 (Uu1) and 3 (Uu3),alone or in combination,in genital tract of female BALB/c mice.Methods A total of 144 estradiol-pretreated adult female BALB/c mice were randomly and equally divided into 3 groups to be inoculated intravaginally with the same concentration (106 copies/g) of Uu1 and Uu3 alone or in combination.Twelve estradiol-pretreated female BALB/c mice were inoculated with sterile culture solution and served as the control group.At 1,3,7,14,21,35 days after the inoculation,8 mice in each Uu-inoculated group and 2 mice in the control group were sacrificed.Tissue specimens were obtained from the cervix,endometria and fallopian tube and subjected to hematoxylin-eosin staining followed by light microscopy.Scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the tissue specimens collected at 14 days from cervical mucosa of mice infected by Uu.Chi-square test was performed for statistical evaluation.Results The total infection rate of Uu within 3-35 days after the inoculation was 35.0％ (14/40),47.5％ (19/40) and 62.5％ (25/40) in the Uu1 group,Uu3 group,and combination group respectively (x2 =6.07,P ＜ 0.05).None of these mice was infected by Uu in the control group.Conclusions At the same inoculation concentration,the combination of Uu1 and Uu3 shows the strongest pathogenicity in genital tract of BALB/c mice,followed sequentially by Uu3 and Uu1 alone.

Objective Medical ethical problems have become underlying risks since the introduce of Negative pressure wound therapy ( NPWT) in Wound Care Center .The article was to analyze ethical problems in applying new technology in wound care and take intervention countermeasures to investigate the effects . Methods Patients treated by NPWT from January 2009 to Decem-ber 2012 were collected as objectives of investigation from the indexes of compliance rate , cure rate and adverse event rate .The ethical problems related to efficacy ,safety and conflicts of patients′economic interests during the application of NPWT were analyzed .On the basis of the ethnical core principle which was harmless , beneficial, respectful and justifiable , the details of effectiveness and safety of NPWT technique , informed consent form and emergency response protocols of the adverse events were designed according to interna -tional guidelines .Nurses received standardized training to learn new technology . Results 78 cases with chronic wounds accepted negative pressure wound therapy and all cooperated to complete treatment , compliance rate was 100%, no adverse events , the average cure rate was 91 .03%.The treatment costs are less than international and national costs from 75%to 66%. Conclusion Following the ethical principle , informed consent , good communication , strict entry system and standardized operation process make sure the safety and effectiveness of new technology and optimize patients′benefits .

Objective To assess the prognostic values of the immunohistochemical expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2 (VEGFR-2) in a cohort of patients with operable advanced laryngeal cancer who have been treated with induction chemotherapy. Methods VEGF and VEGFR-2 expression in the Forty-nine patients was quantified by an enzyme immunosorbent assay in a retrospective series.Results The moderate to high VEGF expression in 34 patients were found and low expression in 15 patients. VEGFR-2 expression was moderate to high in 31 patients and was low expression in 18. The probability of a complete response to induction chemotherapy was significantly higher in patients with none to low VEGF expression.Conclusion VEGF expression seems to be a significant predictor of complete response to induction chemotherapy.