Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of endoscopic esophageal variceal ligation (EVL) for esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) in elderly patients with hepatic cirrhosis.Methods From July 2007 to July 2013,clinical data of 198 patients who had been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis presenting with EVB were retrospectively analyzed.Among them,167 patients who had received EVL were divided into the elderly EVL group (n=97,age≥60 years) and the non-elderly EVL group (n=70,aged ＜ 60 years).The other 31 cases (aged ≥ 60 years) had received propranolol therapy.Treatment effectiveness,adverse effects,complications and the one-year survival rate of each group were analyzed.Results The efficacy rates and variceal recurrences were 77.3％ (75/97) and 78.6％ (55/70) in the elderly EVL group and 19.6％ (19/97) and 18.6％ (13/70) in the non-elderly EVL group,respectively,with no significant difference between the two groups (each P＞0.05).The re-bleeding rate was higher in the propranolol treatment group than in the elderly and non-elderly EVL groups [58.1％ (18/31) vs.24.7％ (24/97) vs,22.9％ (16/70),x2 =14.76,P =0.00].One-year survival rates in the elderly group,the non-elderly EVL group and the propranolol treatment group were 86.6 (84/97),88.6％ (62/70),64.5％ (20/31),respectively,with statistically significant differences between the three groups (x2 =10.24,P=0.01).Conclusions EVL is effective for the treatment of hepatic cirrhosis with EVB and can be used as a secondary prophylaxis measure for EVB in elderly patients with hepatic cirrhosis.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic variceal ligation(EVL)in esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB)in elderly patients with hepatic cirrhosis,and the safety of endoscopic operation under anesthesia.Methods From July 2007 to July 2013,170 patients diagnosed as liver cirrhosis complicated with EVB were retrospectively analyzed.Among them,139 patients who received EVL were divided into elderly anesthesia group (n=52,age≥60 years),elderly non-anesthesia group (n=45 ,age≥60 years)and non-elderly anesthesia group (n=42,age<60 years);the other 31 cases (age≥60 years) received propranolol therapy.The degree of satisfaction of visual fields and esophageal peristalsis under the gastroscope,the effect,adverse effects and complications of EVL,the recurrence of EVB and mortality of each group were analyzed.Two-way analysis of variance and crosstabs chi square test were performed for statistical analysis.Results The satisfaction rate of visual fields and esophageal peristalsis under the gastroscope were 82.5 % (104/126)and 89.7% (113/126)in elderly anesthesia group;82.6% (71/86) and 89.5 % (77/86)in non-elderly anesthesia group;40.3% (29/72)and 44.4% (32/72)in elderly non-anesthesia group.The satisfaction rate of visual fields and esophageal peristalsis under the gastroscope in anesthesia group were better than those in non-anesthesia group (χ2 =47.46,64.28;both P <0.01 ). The efficacy rates of EVL in elderly anesthesia group,elderly non-anesthesia group and non-elderly anesthesia group were 84.6%(44/52 ),68.9%(31/45 )and 81 .0%(34/42 ),respectively.The variceal recurrence rates were 19.2% (10/52 ),20.0% (9/45 )and 19.0% (8/42 ),respectively.There was no significant difference among them (all P > 0.05). Rebleeding rate of medication treatment group was 58.1%(18/31),which was obviously higher than that of elderly anesthesia group (19.2%,10/52 ), elderly non-anesthesia group (31 .1 %,14/45 )and non-elderly anesthesia group (23.8%,10/42 ),and the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =15 .10,P <0.01 ).No case of hepatic encephalopathy was found in elderly anesthesia group or non-elderly anesthesia group after EVL.The incidence of pneumonia in elderly non-anesthesia group was 4.2%(3/72),which was higher than that of elderly anesthesia group and non-elderly anesthesia group,and the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =8.93,P =0.01). The mortality within a month after EVL in elderly anesthesia group,elderly non-anesthesia group and non-elderly anesthesia group was 0,8.9% (4/45 )and 0,and the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =9.27,P =0.01).Conclusion The efficacy of EVL under anesthesia in EVB in elderly patients with liver cirrhosis was good,with no induction or aggravation of hepatic encephalopathy or irreversible complications were found.

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Objective To observe the cardioprotective effect of ginseng-monkshood extract injection on ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats'isolated working hearts.Methods The heart models of ischemia-reperfusion injury were built by Langendorff isolated heart perfusion technology.The different concentrations of nitrogen saturated Ginseng-monkshood extract injection were used for infusion,and the indexes of heart rate,coronary flow and myocardial enzymes were observed in reperfusion 20 min and 40 min.Results Infusion of ginseng-monkshood extract injection can improved heart rate and flux of coronary artery and inhibit the leak of lactic dehydrogenase and creatine kinase during ischemia reperfusion.Conclusions Ginseng-monkshood extract injection has obviously protective effect on myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury.

Objective To explore the regulation of PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways on autophagy of hippocampus nerve cells after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)in rats.Methods We randomly divided 72 male Sprague-Dawley rats into sham group,SAH model group and LY294002 group with 24 rats in each group.We established SAH model with the secondary injection of blood method while the sham group was not injected with blood.PI3K signaling pathways specific inhibitor LY294002 was injected with 500μmol per rat 30 minutes before modeling.After 6,24,72 and 144 h morphologic changes of hippocampus CA1 neural cells were observed by microscopy;the expression levels of PI3K,mTOR,Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ were detected by immunohistochemical method.Results The density of survival neurons in the SAH group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.05),PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways were activated obviously,and the expressions of Beclin 1 and LC3-Ⅱ were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05 ).The number of survival neurons significantly decreased in the LY294002 group compared with the SAH group at each time point (P<0.05),PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways were suppressed.The expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-Ⅱ were significantly lower than those in the SAH group (P<0.05).Conclusion PI3K-mTOR signaling pathways protect neurons by activating the autophagy of neurons after SAH.

Objective To investigate the effect of BQ-123 on the ability of learning and memory and nerve cell autophagy in hippocam-pus in rats with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Methods 72 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group, SAH model group (SAH group) and BQ-123 group with 24 rats in each group. SAH model was established by injecting the autologous blood into cisterna magna twice. The sham group was not injected blood. BQ-123 group received intracerebroventricular injection with BQ-123 18μg 30 minutes before modeling. 6, 24, 72 and 144 hours after modeling, the passive avoidance latency (PAL) and active avoidance reaction rate (AARR) were tested with Shutter Box Test, the nerve cell morphological changes of hippocampus were observed with HE staining, and the expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-II were detected with immunohistochemical staining. Results Compared with the sham group, the PAL pro-longed, the AARR decreased (P<0.05), the nerve cells in the hippocampus reduced (P<0.05), and the expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-II in-creased (P<0.05) in SAH group. Compared with SAH group, PAL shortened (P<0.05), AARR increased (P<0.05), the nerve cells in the hip-pocampus increased (P<0.05), and the expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3-II increased (P<0.05) in BQ-123 group. Conclusion BQ-123 can promote the recovery of learning and memory ability, which may relate to the activation of nerve cell autophagy in the hippocampus.

Objective To develop a radionuclide parameter database on internal contamination in nuclear emergencies. Methods By researching the radionuclides composition discharged from different nuclear emergencies, the radionuclide parameters were achieved on physical decay, absorption and metabolism in the body from ICRP publications and some other publications. The database on internal contamination for nuclear incidents was developed by using MS Visual Studio 2005 C# and MS Access programming language. Results The radionuclide parameter database on internal contamination in nuclear emergency was established. Conclusions The database may be very convenient for searching radionuclides and radionuclide parameter data discharged from different nuclear emergencies, which wonld be helpful to the monitoring and assessment of internal contamination in nuclear emergencies.

Objective To observe the analgesic effects of preoperative tramadol caudal injection in patients after receiving gynaecological laparoscopy under general anesthesia. Methods A total of 60 patients scheduled for gynaecological laparoscopic operations under general anesthesia was randomly divided into two groups with 30 patients each.The Group A was given an injection of tramadol 100 mg,2% lidocaine 5 ml,ondansetron 4 mg,and normal saline 20 ml by caudal route preoperatively,while the Group B was given an intravenous drip of tramadol 100 mg and ondansetron 4 mg at 10 minutes before the end of operation.The Visual Analog Scale(VAS) pain scores and the Ramsay Sedation Scores were recorded after extubation,before the departure from operation room,and at 1,3,and 6 hours after surgery,respectively.Adverse effects of dysphoria,dizziness,drowsiness,nausea,and vomiting were recorded.Results The VAS scores were significantly lower after extubation,before the departure from operation room,and at 1 and 3 hours after surgery in the Group A than in the Group B(t=-5.961,-8.362,-4.038,-3.565;P=0.000), while the difference was not significant between the two groups at 6 hours after surgery(t=-1.403,P=0.166).The Ramsay scores were significantl higher after extubation,before the departure from operation room,and at 1 and 3 hours after surgery in the Group A than in the Group B(t=9.409,10.407,8.167,4.082;P=0.000),while the difference was not significant between the two groups at 6 hours after surgery(t=0.428,P=0.670).Significantly more patients presented dysphoria,dizziness,nausea,and vomiting in the Group B than in the Group A after extubation and before the departure from operation room.Conclusions Tramadol 100 mg caudal injection before operation can produce a better postoperative analgesic effect in patients receiving gynaecological laparoscopic operations.

Objective To evaluate preventive and therapeutic effects of low dose of unfractioned heparin on severe sepsis. Methods 52 Patients with severe sepsis hospitalized in Intensive Care Units were randomly divided into control group and heparin group. On the basis of conventional therapy, patients with sepsis were given low dose of unfractioned heparin or isovolume physiologic saline by continuous intravenous drip infusion over 5 days. Acute Physiologic and Chronic Healthy Evaluation (APACHE-Ⅱ) score, blood platelet count(BPC), prothrombin time(PT), activated partial thromboplastin time(aPTT), thrombin time(TT), plasma fibrinogen(FDP) and D-dimer levels were assessed on admission, 3rd, 5th day after intervention. Incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC) and 28-day mortality between heparin group and control group were compared. Results There were no significant difference in APACHE-Ⅱ, BPC, PT, aPTT, TT, and FDP levels, incidence of DIC, and 28-day mortality between heparin group and control group. D-dimer levels in both groups decreased along with time. D-dimer levels on 5th day after treatment in heparin group was markedly decreased than that of control group(740?135?g/L vs 853?179?g/L, P

Objective To investigate the association between extraesophageal syndromes of RE and acid reflux.Methods We investigated RE patients in Beijing hospital in the same time period.These patients were diagnosed with reflux esophagitis on endoscopy.In extraesophageal reflux disorders group(32 patients)and the control group(35 patients),extraesophageal reflux disorders symptoms and the control symptoms were evaluated by questionnaire.All patients underwent 24 h esophageal pH monitoring and symptom score evaluation.All patients were treated with esomeprazole.Results The symptoms score in patients whose pH monitoring was positive were significantly decreased after treatments.In extraesophageal reflux disorders group,the effective rate was 86.4%.In control group,the effective rate was 91.7%.Conclusion Extraesophageal syndromes of RE are significantly associated with acid reflux.