In order to study of etiology, pathogenesis, and therapy of endometriosis(EM) through animal models, we review the literature on rodent and primate models of endometriosis, including establishment of models and their applications.We hope that animal models provide useful tools for the studies of endometriosis.

This paper analyzed the necessity of due diligence in hospital mergers and acquisitions from the perspective of two trading parties,and summarized such roadblocks in hospital due diligence,as lack of awareness,information asymmetry and lack of co-ordination of the investigated.Going through the five main aspects of due diligence in hospital mergers and acquisitions,including business due diligence,financial due diligence,human resource due diligence,legal due diligence and hospital environmental and occupational safety due diligence,the authors put forward pertinent suggestions and countermeasures on efficient due diligence work.

Objective To establish the method of fingerprint analysis on Yupingf eng Decoction,and to study the correlation of HPLC fingerprint in Radix Astraga li,Radix Saposhnikovlae,Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae and Yupingfeng Deco ction. Methods HPLC with Hypersil ODS was used,acetonitrile -water(gradient el ution) as a mobile phase and detection wavelength at 220 nm,flow rate was 1 mL ?min-1,and column temperature was 30 ℃. Results There were 9,8 and 7 common peaks separated from 10 batches of medicinal material of Radix Astragali,Radix Saposhnikovlae,and Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae,respectively;11 common peaks were separated from 10 batches of Yupingfeng Decoction,of which 6 peaks were shared by Radix Astragali,4 peaks by Radix Saposhnikoviae and 1 peak by Rh izoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae. Conclusion There exists a correlation of Yupin gfeng decoction with the medicinal pieces of Radix Astragali and Radix Saposhnik oviae. The major characteristic fingerprint peaks of Yupingfeng decoction belong to those of the isoflavones from Radix Astragali and chromones from Radix Sapos hnikoviae. This will provide a reference for the rules of the compatibility and component research of Yupingfeng Decoction.

AIM:To establish the method of fingerprint-analyzing Herba pogostemonis by HPLC,and compare the variability of the different parts,including stems and leaves,which could be used for quality evaluation of Herba pogostemonis. METHODS: HPLC with Hypersil ODS column was used,the acetonitrile-0.05% phosphoric acid(gradient elution)as a mobile phase and detection wavelength was at 320 nm,column temperature was at 30 ℃,and flow rate was 1.0 mL/min. RESULTS: 16 common peaks were separated on HPLC fingerprint in the stems and leaves of Herba pogostemonis,there was significant variability between the stems and leaves,the content in the leaves was more than in the stems. CONCLUSION: The method is reliable,accurate and provides a reference for the quality control of Herba pogostemonis.

AIM:To establish the method of fingerprint analysis on Yupingfeng Decoction(Radix Astragali,Radix Saposhnikoviae,Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae),work out the characteristic fingerprint,and study the influence of various compatibilities on fingerprint peaks.METHODS:HPLC with Hypersil ODS was used,acetonitrile-water(gradient elution)as a mobile phase and detection wavelength was at 220 nm,flow rate was 1 mL/min,and column temperature was at 30 ℃.RESULTS:11 common peaks were separated in 10 batches of Yupingfeng Decoction.A little influence on characteristic peaks was found in various compatibilities,but there was no new characteristic peak.The characteristic peaks were the summabilty,peak 2,5,6,8,9,10 were from Radix Astragali,peak 1,3,4,7 were from Radix Saposhnikoviae and peak 11 was from Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae.CONCLUSION:The method is reliable,accurate and provides for further reference compatibility and material base of Yupingfeng Decoction.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of combination therapy of tamsulosin and solifenacin for benign prostatic hyperplasia ( BPH ) with overactive bladder ( OAB ).Methods82 patients with OAB and coexisting BPH were randomly divided into tamsulosin group ( n = 38 ) and combination group ( n = 44). The ages were from 50 to 75 y ( averaged, 56.8 ± 8.6). Inclusion criteria: the mean frequency of micturition ≥8 times per day, the frequency of nocturia ≥2 times per day, voiding volume ＜200 ml each time; for the overactive bladder symptom score ( OA BSS), the 3 rd score ＞ 2, total score ＞ 3. The tamsulosin group accepted tamsulosin 0.2 mg once daily, the combination group accepted tansulouxin 0.2 mg and solifenacin 0.2 mg once daily. Both groups were maintained the corresponding therapy for 12 weeks.The international prostate symptom score (IPSS), Qmax, residual urine volume, OAB score and adverse reactions were recorded.ResultsThe values of IPSS ( 19.5 ±2.2 vs 15.6 ±2.4, P =0.027), the voiding symptom score ( 15.6 ± 2.4 vs 3.4 ± 1. 7, P = 0. 022) and Qmax ( 13.7 ± 3.8 vs 16.6 ± 4.1, P = 0. 034 )improved significantly after treatment in tamsulosin group ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). The values of IPSS ( 19.7 ± 2.3 vs 9.7 ± 3.0, P ＜0. 001), the storage symptom score (13.8 ± 1.9 vs 5.6 ± 1.6, P ＜0. 001 ), OABSS (10.3 ±1.8 vs 5.3 ±1.3, P ＜0.001) and Qmax(14.1 ±4.1 vs 17.2 ±3.5, P=0.027) also improved significantly after treatment in combination group ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). The values of IPSS ( 9.7 ± 3.0 vs 15.6 ±2.4, P ＜ 0.001 ), the storage symptom score (5.6 ± 1.6 vs 12.0 ± 1.6, P ＜ 0.001 ) and OABSS ( 5.3 ±1.3 vs 9.7 ± 2.7, P ＜ 0. 001 ) improved significantly in combination group than those in tamsulosin group ( P ＜0.001 ). There were no difference between two groups in values of the voiding symptom score, Qmax and residual urine volume ( P ＞ 0.05 ). The incidences of adverse reactions in tamsulosin group and combination group were 7.9％ (3/38) and 20.5％ (9/44) without significant difference. There was no acute urinary retention in both groups.ConclusionsIt is effective and safe for patients with BPH and OAB to accept combination therapy of tamsulosin and solifenacin.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of 128-slice spiral CT angiography( MSCTA)for bypass grafts in patients after coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG).Methods One hundred and thirty-three bypass grafts (44 IMA grafts,89 saphenous veins grafts) of 46 patients after CABAG operation for 12 to 76 months were examined by MSCTA.Then the coronary angiography(CAG) was performed on those patients 3 - 10 days after MSCTA examination.The MSCTA results were compared with the angiography results.Results Among the 133 bypass grafts,MACTA examination showed that 17 grafts were occluded and 20 grafts were severe restenosis( restenosis degree ＞ 50％ ).There was also 17 occluded grafts showed in CAG examination as in MSCTA results.But 21 restenosis ( restenosis degree ＞ 50％ ) bypass grafts were identified by CAG.Compared with the CAG results,there was 1 false positive and 2 false negative in the MSCTA results.The overall sensitivity and specificity of MSCTA on evaluating the bypass grafts were 94.7％ and 98.9％.The positive predictive value and the negative predictive value were 97.3％ and 97.9％,respectively.Conclusion As a noninvasive examination,128-slice spiral CT could accurately identify and evaluate the bypass grafts lesions after CABG.

Objective To discuss the management of renal vein trauma in the percutaneous ne-phrostomy (PCN) procedure.Methods Three cases with renal vein trauma by PCN or malposition of nephrostomic catheter were reviewed.Case 1 was a patient with staghorn calculi.There was mas-sive hemorrhage after the puncture and the dilatation during PCN.Then the nephrostomy catheter was clamped.The post-operative CT scan showed the nephrostomy catheter passed the inferior vena cava to the right external jugular vein.Case 2 was a patient with a 3 cm calculus in the inferior calice of the right kidney.A massive haemorrage occurred after the dilatation by the 16 F sheath guided by ultra-sound during PCN.The nephrostomic catheter was found in the renal vein by X-ray film.Case 3 was a patient with bilateral hydronephrosis complicating chronic renal failure,which caused by the meta-static of the gastric carcinoma.After the puncture,the massive hemorrage appeared and a nephros-tomic catheter was placed and then clamped.The catheter was seen in the renal vein confirmed by the X-ray.For all 3 patients,the catheter was withdrawn carefully monitored by the X-ray until the place of the renal vein perforation during the first 24-48h.Then it was withdrawn 3 to 4 cm each time un-til reach the pelvic.Results The hemorrhage was well controlled and nobody needed the surgical in-tervention.There was no renal function aggravation in these 3 patients.Conclusions The renal vein trauma during the echo-guide PCN procedure can be treated by clamping the nephrostomy catheter and withdrawing it gradually.Thus,the surgical intervention can be avoided and this method will not im-pair the renal function.

Objective To explore the surgical approach of reducing the incontinence after radical retropubic prostatectomy with recent anatomic findings. Methods Sixteen patients with stage B prostate carcinoma received continence preserving anatomic radical retropubic prostatectomy. Results All the patients were followed up 3 months to 5 years,mean 13 months.Thirteen patients had normal voiding,two with mild stress incontinence.Only one was complicated with serious incontinence. Conclusions Identifing and preserving the external striated urethral sphincter and its innervation in performing anatomic retropubic prostatectomy will achieve postoperative urinary continence.

To investigate the effect of Yisui Jiedu Recipe (YSJDR), a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on cytokines and their corresponding just another kinase 2-signal transducers and activators of transcription 5 (JAK2-STAT5) signal transduction pathway in bone marrow hematopoietic cells from patients with myelodysplastic syndrome-refractory anemia (MDS-RA).