To investigate the quality of prepared pieces of Stephania tetrandra S.the content of total alkaloids and tetrandrine of the products prepared by 10 different prepared pieces of Chinese medicine factories has been determined. In conclusion, it is practicable to prescribe the content of total alkaloids and tetrandrine for 3% and 1%, respectively.

Objective To explore the clinical application of pereutaneous transluminal angioplasty(PTA) and endovascular bracket to treat lower extremity arteriosclorotic occlusion.Methods The clinical data of 36 patients(41 affected limbs)with lower extremity atherosclerotic occlusion who were treated with PTA and bracket implantation from Jan 2008 to Dee 2008 were summarized.Results The initial successful rate of PTA wag 95.1% (39/41).The clinical symptoms were considerably improved in 37 affected limbs,representing of pain disappearing,skin temperature increasing and the healing of refractory ulcer.The index of ankle to brachial significantly increased from 0.54±0.11 to 0.79±0.15(before v.s.after therapy).However,no improvement was observed in 3 affected limbs,and one affected limb Wag re-operated by the amputation.In the following 3 to 15 months.three superficial femorsI arteries were re-obstructed at the 5th,6th,12th month,respectively.One arteria tibialis pesterior was re-obstructed at the 8th month.The cumulative cure rate was 89.7%(35/39).Conclusions PTA is effective in treating atherosclerotic occlusive diseases.The endovascular bracket can increase the cumulative cure rate.PTA and endovascular bracket are safe and effective in treating lower extremity arteriosclerotie occlusion.

Objective To evaluate the surgical procedures and clinical efficacy of endoprosthetic replacement as a salvage procedure for intertrochanteric fracture suffered failure of internal fixation.Methods The study involved 18 intertrochanteric fracture patients that suffered failed internal fixation from 2001 to 2009,including 16 patients with failed dynamic hip screw (DHS) fixation and two with failed proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA).The patients were at mean age of 76.5 years (range,58-92 years).The treatment methods included total hip arthroplasty in five patients and the bipolar hemiarthroplasty in 13.Harris score was used to evaluate the function outcome during the follow-up.Results The mean operation time lasted for 115 minutes,with intraoperative blood loss of 500 ml.Two patients presented with intraoperative complications.Of all the patients,three patients died within three months after operation and three patients were lost to follow-up.The remaining 12 patients received complete follow-up for a mean of 2.3 years ( range,1-7 years).One patient with hip joint dislocation was treated with closed reduction and distraction for three weeks.At the latest follow-up,the pain disappeared or was reduced in all the patients,including two patients with moderate pain and four with mild pain after some movements.The average Harris score was increased from preoperative 34 points to 83 points at one year after operation.Conclusions Endoprosthetic replacement is an effective salvage procedure for the failed treatment of the intertrochanteric fracture,as it can attain satisfactory pain relief and functional improvement.

Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of tolterodine on late-onset overactive bladder symptoms after prostate brachytherapy due to prostate carcinoma.Methods Twenty-six prostate cancer patients diagnosed by biopsy,who underwent prostate brachytherapy using iodine-125,were recrui(t)ed in this trial.All cascs complained of overactive bladder symptoms 6 months postoperatively.The 26 patients were divided into 2 groups:14 men in tolterodine group (TR group) who were given tolterodine 2 mg twice a day; 12 men in tamsulosin group (TS group) who were given tamsulosin 0.2 mg once a day.Efficacy was assessed by changes in IPSS,OABSS and nighttime voiding at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after medical treatment respectively.Safety was assessed by postvoid residual (PVR) and acute urinary retention (AUR),dry mouth,constipation and tachycardia at the fourth week after medical treatment.Results The age,tumor staging,GS,PSA,initial prostate volume,IPSS,OABSS,nighttime voiding,iodine-125 seeds implanted and needles punctured of both groups were comparable.IPSS,OABSS and nighttime voiding were significantly improved in TR group after 2 weeks of medical treatment and the above parameters were significantly improved than TS group (14.4 vs 18.3,5.9 vs8.4,1.4 vs2.5).OAB symptoms of TR group were also significantly improved than TS group after 4 weeks of therapy.There were no significant differences of PVR and AUR,dry mouth,constipation and tachycardia between both groups.Conclusions Tolterodine is effective and safe in treating late-onset OAB symptoms after prostate brachytherapy,although the occurence of dry mouth and tachycardia might be increased.

Objective To explore the effects of teaching method of concept-map orientation on cultivating intern nursing students' autonomous learning competencies. Methods 120 volunteers were randomly divided into the experimental group and the control group with 60 students in each group. The students from the experimental group participated in the training activities, in which concept-map orientation and clinical case served as a vehicle. While the students from the control group attended lectures held by nursing department. All the students fulfilled the Measure Scale of Autonomous Learning Competencies of Nursing Undergraduates before and after this study. Results There was significant difference between before and after the study, and significant difference was also seen in total score and score of each dimension between the experimental group and the control one. Conclusions The teaching method of conceptmap orientation can cultivate nursing students' autonomous learning competencies.

Objective To compare the clinical effects of patellar resurfacing with patella reservation and patellaplasty in the total knee arthroplasty(TKA)for osteoarthritis so as to discuss appropriate management of patellas in TKA.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 198 patients with osteoarthritis treated by TKA from January 2002 to December 2008.There were 62 patients managed by patellaplasty(patellaplasty group)and 136 patients by patellar resurfacing with patella reservation(patellar resurfacing group).The osteophytes of the patella were removed to make the articular surface of patellas similar to the primary one.Knee Society Score(KSS),Bristol patellar score,satisfaction survey and evaluation of joint range of motion(ROM)were performed during the regular follow-up.Incidence of postoperative anterior knee pain were analyzed and X-ray films were reviewed to understand the condition of the implants.Results A total of 125 patients were followed up,including 43 patients from the patellaplasty group and 82 from the patellar resurfacing group.The mean follow-up period was 51 months(range,36-80 months).Both groups showed significant improvement of each score postoperatively.No significant differences were found between the two groups regarding KSS score,patellar score and patient satisfaction in the follow-up one year later;but KSS function score in the patellar resurfacing group was superior to that in the patellaplasty group,with statistical difference.The incidence of anterior knee pain of the two groups had no statistical significance.Postoperative radiographs revealed no significant differences between the two groups concerning patellofemoral congruence,incidence of postoperative anterior knee pain or incidence of patellar related complications.Conclusion Patellar resurfacing with patella reservation for osteoarthritis in TKA can achieve satisfactory patellofemoral congruence and low incidence of intraoperative anterior knee pain,with comparable mid-term results with patellaplasty.

Objective To evaluate the relationship of clinical symptom to plasmic levels of D-dimer, activated factorⅦ (FⅦa) and tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI)/X a in patients with urticaria. Methods A total of 27 patients with chronic urticaria (CU), 27 patients with acute urticaria (AU) and 26 normal human controls were included in this study. Symptom score was determined and disease course was surveyed in these patients. ELISA was used to detect the plasma levels of D-dimer, FⅦa and (TFPI)/Xa in patients and controls. The relation of clinical symptom and disease course to plasma levels of these parameters was assessed. Results In patients with AU and normal controls, the plasma level of D-dimer was 450.57± 242.13 ng/mL and 266.81±40.68 ng/mL, respectively, the level of FⅦa, 2.23± 0.74 ng/mL and 5.23±1.35 ng/mL, respectively, and the level of TFPI/Xa 0.87±0.13 nmol/L and 0.88 ~ 0.12 nmol/L, respectively. There was a significant difference in the level of both D-dimer and FⅦa (both P < 0.01 ), whereas no differ-ence was observed in that of TFPI/X a (P > 0.05) between patients with AU and normal controls. In addi-tion, increased level of D-dimer and decreased level of FⅦa were noticed in patients with CU compared with those in normal controls (593.80±294.04 ng/mL vs 266.81±40.68 ng/mL, 3.98±0.35 ng/mL vs 5.23± 1.35 ng/mL, both P < 0.01 ), but there was no significant difference in the plasma level of TFPI/Xa (0.87± 0.16 nmol/L vs 0.88±0.12 nmol/L, P > 0.05). Significant difference was observed in the plasma level of D-dimer and FⅦa between patients with AU and CU (450.57±242.13 ng/mL vs 593.80 ±294.04 ng/mL, P < 0.05; 2.23± 0.74 ng/mL vs 3.98± 0.35 ng/mL, P<0.01 ). The plasma level of D-dimer positively corre-lated to the symptom score of patients with CU and those with AU (r= 0.68, P< 0.01; r= 0.82, P< 0.01),but was independent of discase course (P> 0.05). Neither the level of FⅦa nor that of TFPI/Xa correlated to symptom score or disease course of patients (all P > 0.05). Conclusions There is an overactivation of coagulation cascade, consumption of blood coagulation factors and secondary fibrinolysis in patients with urticaria, suggesting that plasma D-dimer and FⅦa may be associated with the clinical symptoms of urticaria.

Objective To explore the efficacy of cold packs combined with ice compress in treatment of pain after erbium fractional photothermal therapy on acne scars. Methods Eighty cases which were confirmed to the criteria were randomized into two groups:treatment group and control group. The treatment group (n=40) treated with cold packs combined with cold icy compress immediately after the surgery for 30~40 mins. The control group (n=40) was given icy compress therapy immediately after the surgery for 30~40 mins. The therapy continued for three days after the surgery on the two groups. The self-feeling symptom and pain relieving time were compared between the two groups. Result The time for pain relief in the wounds and the time for scabbing were both significantly shorter than those in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion The cold packs combined with ice compress therapy can relieve the pains effectively and it can shorten the recovery time after fractional photothermal therapy.

Objective To investigate the effect of proliferation,apoptosis and cell cycle of 3-MA on rat endothelial progenitor cells. Methods Bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells were isolated from rat bone marrow by ficoll. There were five groups. The control group and four 3-MA concentration groups: 1. 25 mmol/L,2. 5 mmol/L,5 mmol/L, 10 mmol/L. MTT was used to measure the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells. Flow cytometry ( FCM) was used to detect cell apoptosis and cell cycle. Results (1)5 mmol/L 3-MA promotes proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells, while 10 mmol/L 3-MA inhibits the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells (P ＜ 0. 05). (2) 10 mmol/L 3-MA promotes apoptosis of endothelial progenitor cells, compared with the control, the difference was significant ( P ＜ 0. 05 ). (3) 3-MA at the concentration of 5 mmol/L reduces cells at G0/G1 phase and increases S and G2/M phase cells; 10 mmol/L 3-MA induces endothelial progenitor cells blockade at S phase, G2/M phase cells decreased, compared with the control, the difference was significant (P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusions 5 mmol/L 3-MA promotes the proliferation of endothelial progenitor cells. 10 mmol/L 3-MA inhibits the proliferation and promotes apoptosis of endothelial progenitor cells.

This study designed a studio English classroom which was based on foreign nursing jobs related language.It included high-frequency words,foreign nurse-patient dialogue,and European and American nursing video which was foreign patients’ nursing procedures oriented.The studio classroom was characterized as interactive internet platform.It provided a complete system for input and output in English language,and motivated students to learn nursing English.Therefore,it improved students’ professional verbal competencies.