Objective To explore the effects of 4-phenylbutyric acid(PBA) on cognitive dysfunction after chronic cerebral hypoperfusion and underlying mechanisms.Methods 62 male Sprague Dawley rats in clean degree were divided into sham group(n=14),chronic cerebral ischemia group(bilateral carotid arteries occlusion,2VO group,n=24),and chronic cerebral ischemia with PBA treatment(2VO+PBA group,n=24).The chronic cerebral ischemia models were produced by the occlusion of bilateral common caroid artery for 1 month.During the hypoperfusion,the rats were injected intraperitoneally with 11.25 mg · ml-1 PBA(90 mg · kg-1 · d-1) or equal volume of saline once a day for 3 days followed by every other day for 27 days.Learning and memory abilities were tested by Morris water maze and novel object recognition test.The expression and distribution of NR2A in hippocampus were examined by Western blot and immunohistochemistry.Results Morris water maze test showed that the 2VO group had significantly longer latent time than sham group in searching platform (P＜0.01) (from 2nd day to 7th day latency time),and the 2VO+PBA group had dramatically shorter latent time than 2VO group (2nd,5th,6th,7th (P＜0.01),3rd(P＜0.05)).Then the rats' memory test showed that 2VO group spent markedly longer time than sham group to reach the location of the former platform(P＜0.01),but the 2VO+PBA group spent dramatically shorter latent time than 2VO group (P＜0.01).The novel object recognition test showed the exploration ratio and discrimination index of novel object in 2VO group were noticeably smaller than that in sham group (P＜0.01),but the exploration ratio and discrimination index of novel object in 2VO+PBA group were noticeably higher than that in 2VO group (P＜0.01).The Western blot data showed that the level of NR2A in 2VO group was significantly lower than that in sham group (P＜0.01),but the level of NR2A in 2VO+PBA group was significantly higher than that in 2VO group (P＜0.05).The level of NR2B in hippocampus of 2VO group had no significant difference with sham group and 2VO+PBA group (P＞0.05).Immunohistochemistry data was consistent with the data of Western blot for NR2A level and distribution.The ratio of p-CREB/total CREB in 2VO group(0.62±0.04) was remarkably lower than that in sham group(1.00±0.07),but the ratio of p-CREB/total CREB in 2VO+PBA group(0.97±0.07) was remarkably higher than that in 2VO group(P＜0.01).Conclusion NR2A reduction is associated with chronic cerebral hypoperfusion-induced cognitive impairment,which is rescued by the PBA treatment.It suggests that PBA may have a therapeutic effect on preventing chronic cerebral hypoperfusion-induced cognitive impairment.

A review of the system background for the multi-institution physician practice in China,and an analysis for the specific constraints for physicians of public hospitals to embrace such a practice On this basis, the paper probed into the measures to encourage the physicians for doing so. The measures recommended include advanced design, improvement of the quality of care and safety mechanism,incentives mechanism, mandatory enforcement of medical liability insurance to minimize risk exposure of such a practice, aiming at advancement of this practice.

As introduced in the paper,Australian government subsidize the public hospitals with all their budget needs as compensation,with the two levels of governments constituting the largest buyer of health products and services in the country.In addition,the government supports the hospitals with their facilities.A rational government investment mechanism is proposed with reference to such a model for the ongoing reform of public hospitals in China.

Objective To explore the roles and related mechanisms of Protein Phosphatase 2A(PP2A) in cognitive dysfunction after the chronic cerebral ischemia.Methods 70 male Sprague Dawley rats in clean degree were divided into sham group,chronic cerebral ischemia group (Bilateral carotid arteries occlusion,2VO),and chronic cerebral ischemia group with PP2A activation group(2VO+aPP2A).The rats were injected intraperitoneally with 1.88 μmol/ml sodium selenate(15 μmol · kg-1 · d-1) or equal volume of saline for 4 weeks.After one month,the chronic cerebral ischemia models were reproduced by the occlusion of bilateral common caroid artery.Then the abilities of learning and memory were tested by Morris water maze,electrophysiological indices were recorded to analyze the LTP changes,and destribution of synaptic vesicles was observed by electron microscope.Results Morris water maze test showed that the 2VO group had significantly longer latent time than sham group in searching platform(P＜0.05),and the 2VO+aPP2A group had dramatically shorter latent time (P＜0.01) than that of 2VO group.Then removing platform to test the rats memory,the data showed that 2VO group spent markedly longer time than sham group to reach the location of the former platform (sham group:(14.50±1.98)s ; 2VO group:(17.30±2.11) s) (P＜0.01),and the 2VO+aPP2A group((15.09± 1.45) s) spent dramatically shorter latent time(P＜0.05) than that of 2VO group.The electrophysiological data showed that 2VO group had the noticeably smaller field excitable postsynaptic potential slope (fEPSP) slope ratio between pre and post of the high frequency stimulations (Long-term potential,LTP) than sham group(sham group:1.69±0.27; 2VO group:2.02±0.137) (P＜0.01),and the 2VO+aPP2A group(1.86±0.19) had strikingly higher ratio than that of 2VO group(P＜0.01).The electromicroscope observation showed that presynaptic vesicles density of 2VO was remarkably lower than that of sham group (sham group:(4.51±0.29) /μm2 ; 2VO group:(2.02±0.14) /μm2) (P＜0.01),and presynaptic vesicles density of 2VO+aPP2A group((3.58±0.50) /μm2) was noticeably higher than that of 2VO group(P＜0.01).Conclusion Activating PP2A can prevent the cognitive dysfunction after chronic cerebral ischemia through regulating LTP and synaptic vesicle density.And PP2A is probably a potential target for preventing and treating the cognitive dysfunction after chronic cerebral ischemia.

Objective To explore the antiemetic mechanism of propofol in patients subjected to laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia Methods Sixty ASA Ⅰ Ⅱ patients of either sex undergoing elective laporoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly assigned to three groups : control group (group C), ondansetron group (group O) and propofol group(group P) Anesthesia was induced with thiopental 5 7 mg?kg -1 and intubation was facilitated with succinylcholine 1 1.5mg?kg -1 In group C and O anesthesia was maintained with inhalation of 1 0% 1 5% isoflurane and intermittent bolus of vecuronium In group O ondansetron 4 mg was given intravenously before induction of anesthesia In group P anesthesia was maintained with continuous intravenous infusion of 1% propofol at a rate of 50 150 ?g?kg -1 ?min -1 and intermittent bolus of vecuronium At the end of operation neostigmine 1mg and atropine 0 5 mg were regularly given to antagonize the residual neuromuscular blockade Venous blood samples were taken before anesthesia (baseline), after intubation, at the end of operation and 6h after operation for determination of plasma motilin(MTL) level Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) was assessed according to WHO standard in four grades from no nausea to severe vomiting with gastric content Results In group C the plasma MTL level at the end of operation was significantly higher than that before anesthesia (P

Objective To explore how to determine the designated hospitals for critical illness scientifically and reasonably.Methods Analyzing the choice of medical providers by inpatients with critical illness,by means of the database of NRCMS in 2009～2010 in one county,Guangxi province.And analyzing the current policies on the basis of general principals used in health policy analysis.Results The choices of medical providers made by inpatients with critical illness are influenced by various factors.Choice of such hospitals should only be dependent on scientific and reasonable determination of patients' reasonable medical needs,instead of on the medical competency of the hospitals only.Conclusion Maximal cost-effectiveness should prevail,be it the class-1 demand of complete healing which is highly dependent on medical technology,or class-2 demand requiring repeated hospitalizations and not highly dependent on medical technology.Reasonable designation of hospitals for critical illness should be based on reasonable medical needs of patients,instead of medical competency of hospitals only.

Objective To describe the characteristics of organizational culture,to identify the level of quality of work life,and to explore the relationship between each dimension of organizational culture and quality of work life among nurses in tertiary hospitals in Yunnan Province,China.Methods The subjects were 416 nurses from six tertiary hospitals in Yunnan Province.Research instruments were the Organizational Culture Profile (OCP) and the Quality of Work Life Scale (QWLS).Results The results of this study showed that four dimensions of organizational culture including competitiveness (3.56 ± 0.49);performance orientation (4.08 ± 0.22);stability (3.68 ± 0.43) and social responsibility (3.95 ± 0.37) were prominent.The other 3 dimensions,namely supportiveness (3.19 ± 0.79);innovation (3.21 ±.0.62) and emphasis on rewards were perceived (2.42 ± 0.79) as less prominent.The overall mean score of quality of work life was at a moderate level (57.46 ± 15.17).Conclusion There are positive significant correlation between each dimension of organizational culture and quality of work life (P＜ 0.01).Improvement of organizational culture can enhance quality of work life among nurses,and then guarantee the nursing quality.

Objective This paper aims to make clear the post-disaster medical needs of residents in the disaster areas and changes among the poor population, for the purpose of policy recommendations on post-disaster medical assistance. Methods Such methods as in-home questionnaire survey and literature study were used to study the income, prevalence rate and mental health of 4 380 households in 10 counties (cities and districts) in the disaster areas. Results In the hardest hit areas, 80. 4% and 52. 8% of residents in rural and urban areas are dependent on government relief respectively;the proportion of poor population resulting from the disaster rose from 5% before the disaster to over 75% afterwards in the hard-hit areas, while such a population rose to 15% in the hardest-hit areas and about 10% in general disaster areas;It is estimated that the new medical aid funds in Sichuan Province will reach 350 million yuan, two-fold that of the budget for 2009;In the hardest hit areas, the two-week prevalence rate per thousand people is twice that found in the third survey of health services in 2003, characterized of acute respiratory illness and rheumatoid;In the hardest-hit areas, nearly 70% of the residents are exposed to high mental health risks. Conclusion Recommendations: Strengthening the raising and use of medical aid fund;dynamic management for the population in need of post-disaster medical aid;Developing appropriate medical aid packages to fit post-disaster health needs and postdisaster disease characteristics;and consolidating the connection between medical aid and primary medical insurance system.

French hospital administrators have undergone several changes to meet the needs of economic and social development,resulting in the pattern of hospital administration by both the central government and regional organizations.This paper made descriptions and analysis of the French hospital administrators and came up with the following insights:Making public hospitals as the main health service provider benefits provision of public services; public and private hospitals can jointly meet public service needs under government regulation; the government should focus on controlling health care resources;medical service system needs an overall policy guidance; hospital management organizations should streamline in the reform.

This paper overviewed typical government compensation sources and practices for public hospitals in the world.Government compensation should be made based on regional health planning,while the central government shoulders greater compensation responsibility.The fee-for-case mix is found to be the best incentive The government adjusts its funding baselines for different hospitals to adjust the compensation.In view of the compensation for public hospitals in China,the paper analyzed the enlightenments and lessons from international experiences The authors recommend an evolution from the pattern of compensation per person/per bed,to payment by service unit or volume(for example,per outpatient or emergency visit and days of stay),and in the end to that of payment per disease.