Objective To compare the reduction in left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) caused by monotherapy with ramipril or losartan or the combination of these two drugs,in patients with hypertensive LVH and to evaluate the value of three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) on LVH regression.Methods Ninety-six essential hypertensive patients with LVH were enrolled in this study.All patients were randomly divided into 3 groups: ramipril group,losartan group,combination group with ramipril and losartan.Left ventricular mass(LVM) was calculated by M-mode echocardiography,two-dimensional echocardiography and 3DE at baseline and after 6 months treatment with ramipril or losartan.Results Of 96 patients enrolled,59 patients have complete follow-up datum.LVM of ramipril,losartan and combination group decreased 16.9% , 17.9% and 18.8% compared with before treatment.LVM by 3DE decreased 11.6% , 14.7% and 13.6% respectively.The difference of LVM derived from 3DE showed obviously lower than derived from M-mode echocardiography.Conclusions Applying M-mode echocardiography and two-dimensional echocardiography to evaluate the regression of LVH will overestimate the effects of drugs.Three-dimensional echocardiography may detect the changes of LVM more accurately.

Objective To evaluate the effects of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition(ACEI) or angiotensin II receptor blocker(ARB) on coronary hemodynamics in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy(LVH) by Doppler ultrasound.Methods Sixty essential hypertensive patients with LVH were enrolled in this study.All patients were randomly divided into 3 groups: ramipril group,losartan group and combination group.Left ventricular mass(LVM) was calculated by three dimensional echocardiography and coronary hemodynamics was evaluated by transesophageal echocardiography with left anterior descending artery.Coronary flow reserve(CFR) was calculated as the ratio of coronary flow velocity,after intravenous injection of dipyridamole,to rest peak velocity.All the indexes of the coronary hemodynamics were corrected by LVM.Results Fifty patients had complete follow up datum.The systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP) and LVM were significantly decreased in ramipril,losartan and combination group after 6 months′ treatment (All P

Objective To measure the serum levels of IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and explore their clinical value. Methods The serum levels of IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 were meas-ured by ELISA methods in 102 patients with RA and 50 healthy controls;analyzed the correlation among the IL-32, chemokine CXCL13 and the clinical data, inflammation maker of RA, such as X-ray stage, the bone destruction, the number of tender joints, the number of swollen joints, DAS28,ESR,CRP,CCP,RF,TNF-α,IL-6, etc. Results The serum levels of IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 were significantly higher in RA patients than that in healthy controls(P<0.05). Moreover,the serum levels of IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 those patients who had bone de-struction were higher than those with no or mild bone destructions(P<0.05);there was a positive correlation be-tween IL-32, chemokine CXCL13 and X-ray stage, the bone destruction, DAS28, ESR,CRP,CCP,TNF-α,IL-6. Especially, there was a positive correlation between IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 (r=0.509,P=0.000). How-ever, there was no relationship with the number of swollen joints, tender joints, and RF. Conclusion The serum levels of IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 were increased significantly,which was closly related with the disease activ-ity and inflammation maker. The results indicate that the abnormality of IL-32 and chemokine CXCL13 may be use-ful for the evaluation of disease activity and monitoring the progress of the disease.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the complexation of clonazepam with hydroxypropyl-?-cyclodextrin(HP-?-CD)in aqueous solutions.METHODS:The complexation of clonazepam with(HP-?-CD),the inclusion molar ratio of host and guest molecules and thermodynamic parameters were detected using phase solubility method,equimolar series method,UV absorption spectroscopy etc.RESULTS:The solubility of clonazepam increased linearly with the increase of(HP-?-CD)level in aqueous solutions at different temperatures(25℃,35℃and45℃)and in buffers at different pH values(4.0,6.0and7.0),the phase solubility diagram was classified as type AL.CONCLUSIONS:Under the above research condition,the incl_ usion complexes of clonazepam with(HP-?-CD)can be formed spontaneously at a molar ratio of1∶1.

Objective To study the chemical constituents of bamboo root.Methods The chemical constituents were isolated by chromatographic methods and their structures were elucidated by analysis of spectral data and physicochemical properties.Results Nine compounds were isolated and identified as 3- (p-hydroxyphenyl)-(2,3) oxirane-1-propionic acid(Ⅰ),2,3-dihydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxy-phenyl) -1-propanone(Ⅱ),(+)-lirioresinol B(Ⅲ),protocatechuic aldehyde(Ⅳ),protocatechuic acid (Ⅴ),orientin(Ⅵ),vitexin(Ⅶ),homoorientin(Ⅷ),and isovitexin(Ⅸ).Conclusion CompoundⅠis a new compound named epoxy coumaric acid.

Objective To compare the X-ray cephalometric results of teeth and skeleton relationship between individual lingual orthodontic and labial straight wire orthodontics,and to provide reliable theoretical foundation for selecting orthodontic system in clinic. Methods The general conditions of the patients, classification of malocclusion,severity of denture crowding and orthodontic design were used as the selection criteria. Thirty familiar adult patients with malocclusion in clinic were divided into two groups randomly:individual lingual orthodontics group (A group)and labial straight wire orthodontics group (B group),15 cases in each group.X-ray cephalometrics were taken using Steiner and Tweed cephalometrics analysis,the results of analysis were compared between pre-treatment and post-treatment in two groups respectively, and the course of treatment in two groups was compared,too.The difference of treatment effect and course of treatment between two different orthodontic systems was evaluated.Results The relationship of first molar and canine of the patients in two groups was neutral relationship,overbite and overjet of anterior teeth was shallow,the teeth arrangement was orderly and no space was left after treatment.There was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05)between two groups in each measured values detected by Steiner Analysis after orthodontic treatment;there was no statistically significant difference (P>0.05)between two groups in each measured value detected by Tweed Analysis after orthodontic treatment;and there was no statistical significance (P>0.05 )in the D-values of Steiner Analysis and Tweed Analysis between two groups before and after treatment.The duration of treatment of the patients in two groups had no significant difference (P>0.05).Conclusion Both individual lingual orthodontics and labial straight wire orthodontics could obtain well teeth arrangement and occluding relationship and achieve satisfying clinical orthodontic outcome.

Objective:To study the change of Neuropeptide Y (NPY) plasma and its clinical si gnificance and the effects of Astragalus on NPY in plasma in chronic renal fail ure patients.Methods:Radioimmunoassay was used to measure plasma concentration of NPY.Results:①The plasma concentration of NPY in CRF patients was significantly high er than tha t in healthy group,and the plasma concentration of NPY in uremia patients was si gnificantly higher than that in nitremia patients.②The plasma concentration of NPY was positively correlated with the serum value of CRE and the level of MAP in CRF patients.③After Astraglus treatment for 3 weeks,the level of NPY in plas ma was significantly decreased in experiment group,but in control group,there wa s no significant change.Conclusion:The disturbance in synthesis,secretion or metabolism of NPY occurred in CRF patients,which significantly correlates with the occurrence and development of CRF.Astraglus can influence the NPY in plasma in CRF patients,so as to improve the renal function.

Objective To compare the count of circulating endothelial cells (CECs) between patients with reversible pulmonary hypertension (RPH) and irreversible pulmonary hypertension (iRPH) by flow cytometry in order to find a new biomarker to distinguish RPH from iRPH.Methods Ninety pulmonary hypertension associated with congenital heart disease patients treated in our hospital between September 1,2013 to March 31,2014 were enrolled in this study.According to the mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) measured by echocardiography in six months after treatment,the patients were separated into 2 groups:iRPH group(mPAP≥50 mmHg),RPH group(mPAP ＜50 mmHg).Results Totally the clinical data of 87 patients were enrolled in the statistic analysis,86 patients finished the follow-up in 6 months after the surgery,1 patient died from pulmonary hypertensive crisis.The count of CECs was not correlated with the extent of pulmonary hypertension(P =0.925).The number of CECs was higher in iRPH group than that of RPH group(0.46‰ vs.0.09‰,Z =-5.021,P =0.000).And also the age of patients in iRPH group was elder than that of patients in RPH group [(43.1 ± 37.4) months vs.(9.3 ± 12.6) months,t =-5.079,P =0.000].Conclusion The count of CECs is significantly increased in iRPH patients.It could be used as one biomarker to distinguish RPH from iRPH.

70% . The patients were mechanically ventilated. VT was set at 10 ml? kg-1 and respiratory rate at 12 bpm. End-tidal PCO2 was maintained at 30-35 mm Hg. End-tidal PCO2, SpO2, ECG and BP were continuously monitored. The respiratory function and mechanics were measured using respiratory monitor CP-100 (BICORE) before and after pneumoperitoneum (intra-abdominal pressure reached 15 mm Hg) and 5,10,15,20,25,30,35 min after vecuronium. The respiratory parameters measured included inspiratory and expiratory VT ( VTi, VTe) , minute ventilation (VE), respiratory rate (RR), peak inspiratory and expiratory flow rate (PIFR,PEFR), PEEP, auto-PEEP, pressure-time product (PTP), inspiratory-time ratio (TI/TTOT ), rate/VT ratio, average airway pressure (PAWM), esophageal pressure (PES), peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), dynamic compliance (CDyn), airway resistance (RAw ) and work of breathing. Results There was no significant difference in the effect of different doses of vecuronium on respiratory function and mechanics including all parameters measured at all time points among the three groups. Mean airway pressure, esophageal pressure peak inspiratory pressure, airway resistance and work of breathing increased significantly but dynamic compliance decreased significantly after CO2 penumoperitoneum. Conclusion Intra-abdominal CO2 insufflation significantly attect respiratory mecnanics. me effect of pneumoperitoneum on respiratory mechanics can not be prevented or attenuated by increasing the dose of muscle relaxant.

Objective To study the expression of adiponectin in the peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA),and discuss its role in the pathogenesis of RA.Methods Fifty-three patients with RA and 31 healthy controls were enrolled in the study.The level of adiponectin in the peripheral blood were detected using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method and the relation with clinical and laboratory parameters were analyzed.The stastistical analysis was carried out with independent t-test,one-way ANOVA and Spearman correlation analysis.Results The level of the adiponectin in rheumatoid arthritis patients [(12±8) μg/ml] was higher than control group [(8±4) μg/ml],with statistically significant difference (t=3.694,P=0.002).The level of adiponectin of the experimental group was negatively correlated with rheumatoid factor (RF),anti-cyclic centrullinated peptides (anti-CCP) (r=-0.301,r=-0.290,P＜0.05) and positively correlated with the levels of globulin (GLO),IgA and IgM (r=0.492,r=0.431,r=0.485,P＜0.05),while no significant correlation (P＞0.05) with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),C reactive protein (CRP),disease activity score in 28 joints (DAS28),Body mass index (BMI),anti streptolysin O (ASO),IgG,liver and kidney function,triglyceride (TG) and cholesterol (TC),C3,C4 levels and prothrombin time (PT) series.The level of adiponectin of the whole experimental group was not significantly correlated with BMI (r=0.142,P＞0.05),but negatively correlated with BMI (r=0.197,P＜0.05) in patients with 10-15 years courses of disease.Conclusion Related to RF and CCP,adiponectin may be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammation of RA.