To establish a method for the determination of the content of total flavones and the quality control of Runchang Ningshen Extract. [Methods & Results]With rutin as control,the optimal concentration of Runchang Ningshen Extract was obtained by refluxing for three times with 70% ethanol.Ultraviolet spectrophotometry was used.The regression equation was induced at detecting wavelength being 511nm and with sodium nitrite and aluminium nitrate as color developing agent.There was a good linearity (r=0 9999)in the range of 8 ?g.The average recovery of total flavones was 94 63%(RSD=2 58%,n=5).[Conclusion]This method is simple and reproducible and can serve as the standard for controlling the quality of Runchang Ningshen Extract.

Objective To evaluate MR appearances of normal and injured anterior cruciate ligament(ACL).Methods The MR findings of normal ACL in 16 cases and ACL tear in 15 cases were reviewed retrospectively.Results Normal ACL appeared as a flat band with low signal intensity on T1 and T2-weighted imaging. The injured ACL can appeared as interruption in continuation(n=5), irregular shape(n=1),abnormal direction(n=2) and increased in signal intensity(n=7).Conclusion MRI is a accurate and noninvasive diagnostic method for ACL tear.

Objective To evaluate endoscopic manipulation such as ureteroscopy,air pressure lithotripsy and double J catheter placing for the emergency treatment of obstructive acute renal failure (OARF). Methods 23 cases of obstructive acute renal failure,with an average age of 53,were treated by instant endoscopic manipulation.Blood uria nitrogen (BUN) before treatment was 16.1～55.6 mmol/L and serum creatinine (SCr) 465～2 099 ?mol/L.The patients were followed up for 1～9 months. Results Satisfactory result has been observed in all. 24 h urine output reached 2 400～5 600 ml with BUN and SCr dropped significantly.Normal renal function has been regained in 19 whereas SCr dropped to 200 ?mol/L in the other 4 patients. Conclusions Endoscopic management has the advantages of minimal invasion,safety,quick recovery and bilateral ureteral obstruction could be dealt with simultaneously.Instant endoscopic management plays an important role in the treatment of obstructive acute renal failure.

Acute Disease ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Bridged-Ring Compounds ; poisoning ; Cardiomyopathies ; etiology ; therapy ; Creatine Kinase ; blood ; Creatine Kinase, MB Form ; Electrocardiography ; Foodborne Diseases ; blood ; complications ; therapy ; Glutamyl Aminopeptidase ; blood ; Humans ; Isoenzymes ; blood ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nausea ; etiology ; Seizures ; etiology ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To summarize the preservation measures of the donor's heart and lung, and the postoperative immunotherapy, as well as the clinical experience of discrimination and management for graft rejection.Methods The clinical data of 2 cases of heart-lung transplantation in our department were retrospectively analyzed. Two different protective liquids were used for donor's lung lavage of 2 cases: Perfadx solution (1000 mL containing tris 0.3 mL and ilomedin 25 μg); Euro Collins solution (1000 mL containing tris 0.3 mL and PGE1 100 μg). UW solution was used for donor's heart lavage. Surgical procedure for heart-lung transplantation was classic technique in situ. The schedule of immunosuppression was induced by Basiliximab, and combined with cyclosporine+ mycophemolate mofeil+corcal hommone after operation. recipient's blood count, organ's functions, the sizes of every cavity of heart, IVSPW and LVPW were observed during early post-operation. The recipients were subjected to chest CT scan, fiberoptic bronchoscope and tissue pathological study when necessary to find the signs of rejection promptly. When the rejection occurred in the recipient, cortical hormone's impulse therapy was given and the dose of immunosuppression was adjusted in time.Results Two patients discharged in 80 days and 141 days after operation. The patients were followed up for 54 months and 50 months respectively, and their life qualities were very well. Acute rejections occurred on the 10th and 26th day in one case, and in another case, acute rejections occurred on the 29th and 87th day after operation. All were conversed by cortical hormone's impulse therapy and adjusting the dose of immunosuppressants. When acute rejection occurred, the blood count had significant change, and IVSPW and LVPW were increases. They were returned the normal range after corresponding therapy.Conclusion Perfidx solution and Euro-Collin solution may play good protective roles for donor's lungs. UW solution may play good a protective role for donor's heart. To discriminate the clinical graft rejection and infection in time and administrate correct management will have large benefits for the patients' rehabilitation.

To study the role of BAMBI in adipogenesis, we constructed lentivirus interfering vector targeting on porcine BAMBI, packaged and infected the porcine preadipocyte. The differentiation state of preadipocyte was detected by Oil Red O staining and Oil Red O extraction assay and the expression levels of adipogenic marker genes were detected by Real-time qPCR and Werstern bloting. Results show that BAMBI expression was significant decreased after lentivirus infection, which was repressed more than 60% by shRNA2. Moreover, knockdown BAMBI increased the lipid accumulation of porcine preadipocyte and improved the expression of PPARγ (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptorγ) and ap2 (adipocyte protein 2). In summary, these data indicated that BAMBI inhibited adipocyte differentiation by facilitating the phosphorylation of ERK1/2.
Adipocytes ; cytology ; Adipogenesis ; Animals ; Cell Differentiation ; Membrane Proteins ; metabolism ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1 ; metabolism ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3 ; metabolism ; PPAR gamma ; metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; Swine

Objective To evaluate the application of the transurethral vapor-resection of the prostate(TU- VRP) for bladder outlet obstruction(BOO) in patients with prostate eaneer(PCa). Methods Of 33 patients with BOO. 18 were definitely diagnosed with PCa and after treatment they still had symptoms of BOO;15 cases were di- agnosed with benign prostate hyperplasia(BPH). All patients underwent TUVRP for BOO. Results All cases were successfully done. Postoperative complications included transient urinary ineontinenee in 5 ,and gross hematuria in 9. 27 patients were followed up(10-36 months).8 cases died of PCa,with a mean survival of 31 months.5 cases died of other diseases. After treatment, PSA levels decreased to ( 10.2 ± 6.7) μg/L. The average residual urinary volume (RU) decreased to (39.7 ± 13.9) ml, and the average IPSS was (8.7 ± 1.6 ). Compared with those of preoperation, the differences were statistically significant ( P < 0.05 ). Conelnsion TUVRP is a reliable treatment for prostate cancer with bladder outlet obstruction.

Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of cystitis glandularis by TUR. Methods The clinical data of 40 patients with cystitis glandularis who were treated with TUR, transurethal plasma kinetic resection or postoperative mitomycin instillation of bladder in our hospital from January 2003 to December 2006 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Vesical perforation occurred in 2 patients,and the complications of urinary incontinence and vesical neck constriction were not observed postoperatively. 37 patients were followed up for an average of 1.8years, 32 patients were cured ,3 patients turned better, 2 patients reoccurred, and no cancer was observed. Conclusion The transurethra resection combined with mitomycin irrigation of bladder has satisfactory therapeutic effects on cystitis glandularis,and there are fewer adverse reaction and can be taken as the primary choice for treating cystitis glandularis.

OBJECTIVETo observe the clinical efficacy of deep acupuncture at Lianquan (CV 23) and Yifeng (TE 17) combined with swallowing training for post-stroke dysphagia.

METHODSSixty cases of post-stroke dys phagia were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each one. Patients in the observation group, based on the regular acupuncture treatment, were treated with deep acupuncture at Lianquan (CV 23) and Yifeng (TE 17), once a day, 30 min per treatment; also swallowing training was combined, twice a day, 20 min per treatment. Patients in the control group were treated with swallowing training. All the patients were treated with regular treatment of stroke. Six days of treatment were taken as one session, and totally 3 sessions were given with an interval of one day between sessions. The video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) dysphagia evaluation scale and Watian water swallow test (WWST) were evaluated before and after treatment also the clinical efficacy and the recovery time of two groups were compared.

RESULTSAfter treatment, the VFSS score in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group (P < 0.01); the WWST in the observation group was significantly superior to that in the control group (P < 0.01). The cured rate was 70.0% (21/30) in the observation group, which was significantly superior to 43.3% (13/30) in the control group (P < 0.01); the total effective rate was 86.7% (26/30) in the observation group, which was significantly superior to 66.7% (20/30) in the control group (both P < 0.01). The clinical recovery time in the observation group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONDeep acupuncture at Lianquan (CV 23) and Yifeng (TE 17) combined with swallowing training could effectively improve post-stroke swallow function.

Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Aged ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Deglutition ; Deglutition Disorders ; etiology ; physiopathology ; rehabilitation ; therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Stroke ; complications ; Treatment Outcome

The compatibility of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) formulae containing enormous information, is a complex component system. Applications of mathematical statistics methods on the compatibility researches of traditional Chinese medicines formulae have great significance for promoting the modernization of traditional Chinese medicines and improving clinical efficacies and optimizations of formulae. As a tool for quantitative analysis, data inference and exploring inherent rules of substances, the mathematical statistics method can be used to reveal the working mechanisms of the compatibility of traditional Chinese medicines formulae in qualitatively and quantitatively. By reviewing studies based on the applications of mathematical statistics methods, this paper were summarized from perspective of dosages optimization, efficacies and changes of chemical components as well as the rules of incompatibility and contraindication of formulae, will provide the references for further studying and revealing the working mechanisms and the connotations of traditional Chinese medicines.
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical ; statistics & numerical data ; Data Interpretation, Statistical ; Drug Incompatibility ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional