AIM: To establish the quality standard for Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule (Herba Moslae, Cortex Magnoliale Officinalis, Radix Scutellariae). METHODS: Herba Moslae, Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis and Radix Scutellariale of Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule were identified by TLC. Thymol, magnolol and honokiol of capsule were determined by HPLC together. RESULTS: The characteristic identification by TLC was distict and highly specific. The quantitative evaluation of thymol had the linear range of 0.32-3.2 ?g, The average recovery was 99.44% and RSD was 1.3. The quantitative evaluation of magnolol had the linear range of 0.20-2.0 ?g. The average recovery was 99.78% and RSD was 1.58. The quantitative evaluation of honokiol had the linear range of 0.49-(4.89 ?g.) The average recovery was 99.41% and RSD was 0.51. CONCLUSION: The method is reliable, accurate and specific. It can be used for quality control of Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule.

AIM: To establish the quality standard for Tianqi Tongjing Capsule(Radix et Rhizoma Notoginseng, Rhizoma Corydalis, Fructus Foeniculi, etc.). METHODS: Rhizoma corydalis, Rhizoma Chuanxiong, Radix Aucklandiae Pollen Typhae, Faeces Trogopteror in Tianqi Tongjing Capsule were identified by TLC. Ginsenoside Rg1 wsa determined by HPLC. RESULTS: The average recovery was 98.66% and RSD was 0.56% (n=5), respectively. CONCLUSION: The method is reliable, accurate and specific. It can be used for quality control of Tianqi Tongjing Capsule.

This study reported the analysis of plasma phospholipid metabolism of the rats and the pathological biomarkers between the type 2 diabetes model control group (MC) and the normal control group (NC). SD rats were randomly divided into 2 groups: NC and MC. To investigate state of plasma metabolite profiling in normal body, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) model group using UPLC-Q-TOF/MS which was used as analysis tool in this research. The compounds were identified by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS based on MS/MS fragment ions information, element composition in MassLynx 4.1 and the Lipid Maps database. The sign of two groups of samples in specific markers for screening was through a software package in R software (BioMark software). The results show that the pathological markers were mainly phosphatidylcholine (PC) and triglycerides (TG); the 2-acyl PC in the MC group was less more obviously than that in the NC group; high carbon number and high degree of unsaturation of the TG was reduced under the condition of type 2 diabetes. In the state of type 2 diabetes, metabolic changes occurred in rat plasma phospholipids obviously, which had a close relationship with the occurrence and development of T2DM.

Objective To prospectively compare the clinical effect of 131I therapy for Graves disease (GD) using the 131I-iodide dose determined by radioactive iodine uptake formula and by individualized experience method respectively.Methods (1) A total of 527 GD patients referred for 131I therapy were enrolled and divided into two groups using interval sampling method.Group 1 consisted of 241 patients with their 131I activity calculated by iodine uptake formula.Group 2 consisted of 286 patients with their 131I activity calculated by individualized method based on clinical experience.(2) The patients who were not cured for the first time were retreated after 3 months in the same way until remission.(3) All patients were followed for more than 1 year after GD was cured.The clinical outcome was compared between the 2 groups.x2 test and two-sample t test were used for data analysis.Results There were no significant differences in age,gender,disease course,ATD pretreatment,the time of ATD discontinuation,level of thyroid hormone and autoantibody before 131I therapy,131I uptake rate,size of thyroid and duration of follow-up between the two groups (t=0.156-1.430,x2 =0.159,all P＞0.05).Group 1 had less 131I dose than group 2 ((247.9± 107.3) MBq vs (329.3±177.6) MBq,t=6.102,P＜0.05),fewer patients whose disease was controlled at early stage (x2 =25.279,P＜0.05) and lower remission rate for the first time of treatment (x2 =13.074,P＜ 0.05),but higher repeated treatment rate (t =2.735,P＜0.05) and ratio of hypothyroidism to normalized patients at the first treatment (x2=10.190,P＜0.05).The number of patients with permanent hypothyroidism between the two groups had no statistically significant difference (x2=1.138,P＞0.05).Conclusions The first treatment dose of 131I by individualized experience method is slightly higher than that by radioactive iodine uptake formula.Individualized treatment method for GD based on experience might help to control the GD earlier and improve the one-off remission rate without increasing the rate of hypothyroidism.

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of total flavonoids from Alpinia officinarum on gastrointestinal motility.METHODS: Gastric emptying method was applied to observe the effect of total flavonoids from A.officinarum on gastric emptying of normal mice and sthenic gastric emptying induced by pyridostigmine bromide.Effect of total flavonoids from A.officinarum on gastric smooth muscle of rats was observed through in vitro test and small intestine advancement was used to observe the influence of total flavonoids from A.officinarum on intestinal motility.RESULTS: Total flavonoids from A.officinarum had no significant influence on gastric emptying of normal mice,but distinctly inhibited sthenic gastric emptying induced by pyridostigmine bromide(P

Objective To study the effectiveness of microwave ablation in treating HCC.Methods A total of 98 nodules in 56 cases of HCC were treated via appropriate puncture approach ac-cording to the volume, amount and site of tumor nodules. Results Only 1 patient failed to finish treatment since he could not suffer the pain. The other 55 patients finished without a hitch. Clinical and imaging findings were analyzed for change of physiology. Conclusion The microwave ablation is effective for the treatment of HCC. Such therapy can be important supplement of direct surgical man-agement. Its effect mainly depends on accurate puncture approach and enough diametric range. Mean-while, reasonable puncturing method should be selected.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of hepatectomy in combination with portal azygous disconnection for primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) complicated with severe portal hypertension (PHT). Methods Clinical data of 30 cases of HCC complicated with PHT treated in our hospital from April 2005 to April 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. All 30 cases were randomly divided into the single operation group (group Ⅰ ) and combined group (group Ⅱ ). Results After operation, there were no significant statistical differences in rates of complications such as hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, stress ulcer, etc. and recovery of liver function between the 2 groups. The WBC and PLT counts in the blood samples of group Ⅱ were higher than those in group Ⅰ after operation. The postoperative 1- and 2-year hemorrhagic rates were lower in group Ⅱ than in group Ⅰ .Conclusion Hepatectomy in combination with portal azygous disconnection is safe and feasible for treatment of HCC complicated with PHT.

BACKGROUND:It is controversial to treat sacroiliac joint fracture.Some scholars advocated expectant treatment,and some others advocated surgery therapy.Pelvic stability was responsible for the scheme selection.Sacroiliac joint fracture-dislocation destroys pelvic stability,which easily induces instability and bone nonunion,resulting in sacroiliac joint pain,unequal size of lower limbs,sitting pain and dysfunction.Thus,prognosis of mental implant is significantly better than expectant treatment in treatment of unstable pelvic fracture.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the treatment of unstable pelvic fractures and their clinical application using various internal and external fixation of metal implants.METHODS:The computer-based research was done in Pubmed database (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed) and Wanfang database (http://www.wanfangdata.com.cn) for articles published from January 1991 to December 2009 with the key words of "Pelvic fractures,instability,surgical treatment" by the first author.A total of 115 articles were retrieved,and those concerning characteristics and clinical application of implants in the treatment of unstable pelvic fracture.Articles addressing old and repetitive contents were excluded.Literatures of the same fields published in recent years or in authorized journals were selected.Finally,30 articles were included.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Sacroiliac joint fracture-dislocation is a severe,high-energy trauma,has been paid great attention in the therapy,particularly in unstable sacroiliac joint fracture-dislocation.A stable type of fracture and dislocation of the sacroiliac joint received a conservative treatment of unstable sacroiliac joint fracture-dislocation appropriate line of external fixation,internal fixation for reconstruction of pelvic stability and internal fixation treatment varied,but the therapeutic effect of internal fixation needs to be improved.What are bio-mechanical characteristics of various internal fixation methods,and how the timing of weight-bearing activities following various internal fixations require further basic and clinical studies.An unstable sacroiliac joint fracture-dislocation fixation has many ways,including the anterior and posterior fixed-fixed.Minim ally invasive therapy such as posterior CT guided sacroiliac joint lag screw is the developmental trend.