MicroRNAs(miRNAs) are a newly discovered class of small noncoding RNAs that rcgulate gene expression by translational repression or mRNA degradation.It has become evident that miRNAs are involved in many important biological processes,including tissue differentiation and development,showing a tissue specificity and development-stage specificity.In the other hand,miRNAs play critical roles in neovascularization and a variety of pathophysiological processes,such as pathological angiogenesis,oxidative stress response,immune response and inflammation.Currently,miRNAs of the retina,lens and cornea have been established,and they would be potential therapeutic targets in the eye diseases.Here,the distribution of miRNAs in the eye and their role in ocular diseases were summarized.

Rectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors in China,and the incidence rate is rising year by year.Comprehensive treatment based on surgical operation is the major treatment of low rectal cancer.The treatment concept requires not only radical resection of tumor,but also preservation of the anal and urogenital function,to improve the quality of patients' life.By improving the accuracy of preoperative staging of rectal cancer,neoadjuvant therapy,and following the principle of total mesorectal excision,patients can benefit in terms of increased resection rate,decreased operation complication incidence,increased sphincter preservation,decreased local recurrence and increased overall survival rate.With the development of medical technology,minimally invasive surgery of low rectal cancer has been developed rapidly.In this paper,new progress in the surgical treatment of low rectal cancer will be reviewed.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of Chinese herbal and western medicines(CHM & WM)combined with acupoint pulse-laser stimulation(APLS)for calculus of upper urinary tract.Methods Sixty cases of calculus of upper urinary tract were allocated to the treatment group(Group A,n=36)and the control group (Group B,n=24).Group A was treated with CHM & WM combined with APLS and Group B with CHM alone.Results The therapeutic effect rate was 94.4% and 75.0% in Group A and Group B respectively (P

Alzheimer's disease(AD) is one of the most common causes of mental deterioration in elderly individuals, accounting for around 45~60% of the overall cases of dementia over 65 years of age. Although there is presently no "cure" for AD, a large number of potential therapeutic interventions have emerged to correct cholinergic dysfunctions. Currently, cholinergic therapy, particularly cholinesterase inhibition, represents the most realistic approach to the symptomatic treatment of AD. Modest efficacy for mild to moderate AD has been shown in well-designed clinical trials for tacrine, donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantimine. Among other treatment options, estrogen replacement therapy in postmenopausal women is under active investigation, but recent studies showed somewhat disappointing results. Epidemiological and clinical data suggest that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are beneficial in the treatment and prevention of AD. But prednisone and COX-2 inhibitor, celecoxib showed no clinical benefit in recent studies. Alpha-tocopherol and gingko biloba showed some beneficial effect in delaying the progression of AD and enhancing cognitive functions. Immunization with beta amyloid peptide was considered to be the only method to prevent and halt disease progression in patients with AD. Recently, phase II clinical trial using synthetic beta amyloid peptide (AN-1792) was discontinued because some patients showed neuro-inflammation which may be caused by autoimmune responses.
Aged ; alpha-Tocopherol ; Alzheimer Disease* ; Amyloid ; Autoimmunity ; Celecoxib ; Cholinesterases ; Cognition ; Dementia ; Disease Progression ; Estrogen Replacement Therapy ; Female ; Ginkgo biloba ; Humans ; Immunization ; Methods ; Prednisone ; Rivastigmine ; Tacrine

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Objective To investigate the effect of Naloxone in the pre-hospital care of AOPP.Methods 54 patients with the pre-hospital care of AOPP were divideded into two groups.The treatment group was treated with Naloxone,Atropine and Pyridine aldoxime methyliodide,the control group treated with Atropine and Pyridine aldoxime methyliodide,and the results were analyzed using t-test and x2 test.The efficacy of the two groupswas compareded.Results In the treatment group,the mumber of drug delivery and the dosage of Atropine were less.The recovery time of the actirity of Cholinesterase and the patients coma were shorter.Complications and mortality was significantly lower,but the cure rate was significantly higher than that of the control group.Conclusion Naloxone is effective and safe in the treatment the pre-hospital care of AOPP.It is worthy of clinical promotion.

Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture at Tianzhu (BL10) on Blood Stasis Type lumbar disc herniation (LDH). Methods From October, 2013 to October, 2015, 108 LDH cases were randomized into observation group (n=53) and control group (n=55) in accordance with the order of visiting. The observation group received Tuina and acupuncture mainly at Tianzhu, while the control group only received Tuina, for four weeks. The clinical efficacy and improvement of Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scores were record-ed, and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) were measured before and after treatment. Results The VAS score and IL-6 content decreased in both groups after treatment (t>4.220, P<0.001), and decreased more in the observation group than in the control group (t>3.745, P<0.001). The total effective rate was 94.34% in the observation group, more than 81.82% in the control group (χ2=3.997, P=0.046). The incidence of impromvement of JOA scores was 90.57%in the observation group, more than 76.36%in the control group (χ2=3.920, P=0.048). Conclusion Acupuncture at Tianzhu based on Tuina is more effective on Blood Stasis Type lumbar disc herniation, in term of pain and function, which may relate with decrease of the level of IL-6.

Objective To study the early diagnostic value of procalcitonin(PCT),high-sensitivity C-reactive pro-tein(hs-CRP)and interleukin-6(IL-6)in catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI)in patients in intensive care unit(ICU).Methods 78 ICU patients with suspected CRBSI between April 2013 and April 2015 were selected, blood specimens of patients on the first day of admission and being suspected CRBSI were taken,blood and venous catheter tips were performed culture,patients were divided into CRBSI group and non-CRBSI group according to culture results of blood and venous catheter tips,diagnostic values of PCT,hs-CRP,and IL-6 were compared. Results 28 patients were diagnosed CRBSI.On the day of being suspected with CRBSI,levels of PCT,hs-CRP, IL-6,and white blood cell (WBC)in CRBSI group were significantly higher than non-CRBSI group respectively ([3.35±1 .52]μg/L vs [1 .22±0.44]μg/L;[32.90 ±11 .10]mg/L vs [23.50 ±6.00]mg/L;[423.20 ±171 .70] ng/L vs [257.90±81 .40]ng/L;[12.70±2.70]×109/L vs [11 .20±1 .90]×109/L],P <0.05 ).The receiver op-erating characteristic curve(ROC)analysis showed that area under the curve (AUC)and 95% CI of PCT,hs-CRP, IL-6,and WBC were 0.92(0.85,0.99),0.75(0.62,0.88),0.80(0.67,0.92),and 0.64(0.50,0.72)respectively;sensitivity were 0.82,0.64,0.71 ,and 0.46 respectively;specificity were 0.92,0.94,0.92,and 0.88 respectively. Conclusion PCT and IL-6 have high effectiveness for early diagnosis of CRBSI in ICU patients,and have certain predictive value for early diagnosis of CRBSI.

Sclerosing cholangitis includes a spectrum of chronic, variably progressive cholestatic liver disease characterized by inflammation, fibrosis and stricture of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. Sclerosing cholangitis can be divided into primary sclerosing cholangitis of unidentified etiology and secondary sclerosing cholangitis caused by various identifiable etiologies, including immunoglobulin G4-related sclerosing cholangitis, recurrent pyogenic cholangitis, ischemic cholangitis, acquired immunodeficiency syndromerelated cholangitis and eosinophilic cholangitis. In this article, we describe the imaging findings of the various spectrums of sclerosing cholangitis with anemphasis on a systemic approach in differential diagnosis. It is very important for magnetic resonance cholangiography and endoscopic cholangiography in imaging diagnosis and differential diagnosis of sclerosing cholangitis. We also discuss the clinical significance and therapeutic options for treating sclerosing cholangitis.

The liver specific contrast agent gadolinium ethoxybenzyldiethylenetriaminepe ntaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) is routinely used in clinical magnetic resonance imaging. It combines assessment of tissue perfusion during the vascular phase with hepatocyte specific imaging during the hepatobiliary phase. This combination of imaging properties has been shown to provide excellent results in the detection and differentiation of liver lesions. The enhancement characteristics of Gd-EOB-DTPA in hepatocellular carcinoma, regenerative nodules and degenerated nodules were summarized in this review. Liver cell specific contrast agent can further improve the diagnostic ability.