Objective To investigate the effects of angiotensin-(1-7) on angiotensin Ⅱ and its receptor in pressure-overloaded rats. Methods Rat models of pressure-overloaded heart was induced by constriction of abdominal aorta. Forty-five male Sprague Dawley rats were randomized into sham-operated group,model control group and angiotensin-(1-7) treatment group. They were treated with intravenous infusion of 25?g/kg/h angiotensin-(1-7) or same volume of saline after operation. After the treatment for 4 weeks, the ratio of left ventricular weight to body weight(LVW/BW)was determined, angiotensin Ⅱ concentrations in plasma and myocardium were measured by radioimmunoassay, and the expression levels of type 1(AT_1) and type 2(AT_2) angiotension Ⅱ receptor mRNA in left ventricular myocardium were assessed by RT-PCR. Results Compared with sham-operated group, myocardial angiotensin II concentration and AT_1 receptor mRNA level in model control group obviously increased 4 weeks after operation. Compared with model control group, angiotensin II concentrations in plasma and myocardium in angiotensin-(1-7) treatment group had not obvious change, the expression level of myocardial AT_1 receptor mRNA decreased, and the ratio of LVW/BW obviously decreased. There was no significant difference in myocardial AT_2 receptor mRNA level among the three groups. Conclusion Exogenous angiotensin-(1-7) can attenuate cardiac hypertrophy possibly by inhibiting myocardial AT_1 receptor mRNA expression in pressure-overloaded rats.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of postexercise systolic blood pressure(SBP) response in detecting coronary artery disease(CAD) in patients with electrocardiographic left ventricular(LV) hypertrophy.Methods Acording to their results of selective coronary angiography,58 patients with electrocardiographic LV hypertrophy were divided into group 1(27 patients without significant coronary lesions) and group 2(31 patients with significant coronary lesions).Symptom-limited treadmill exercise testing was conducted in those patients.Results The SBP ratio(SBP at 3 minutes of recovery divided by SBP at peak exercise) was significantly higher in group 2 than in group 1(0 98?0 11 vs 0 84?0 11,P

Objective To establish bladder reflex arc with sensory afferent pathway using SD rats,and evaluate its effect in the treatment of atonic bladder after spinal cord injury.Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were used in the study.For each rat,the right side was the experimental side,and the left side was the control side.In the right side,the L5 ventral root (VR) was anastomosed to S2 VR,and the distal end of S2 dorsal root (DR) was anastomosed to the proximal end of L5 peripheral process of dorsal ganglion.In the left side,no treatment was done.In order to evaluate the validity of the bladder reflex arc,general observation,neuro-electrophysiological test and wheat germ agglutinin horseradish peroxidase (WGA-HRP) method were used before and after the spinal cord destruction between L6 and S2 level at 3 months postoperatively.Results Twenty-one rats survived 3 months after the operation,and anastomotic nerves were separated successfully only in seven rats.Compound action potentials (CAPs) of plexus vesica and compound muscle action potentials (CMAPs) of bladder smooth muscle were found by electrical stimulation in distal end of the anastomotic stoma of the right S2 DR.There was no statistically significant difference in action potential before and after paraplegia.No action potential was detected in control sides after paraplegia.The curves of CAPs and CMAPs in the right side were similar to those in the control side,and the mean maximum amplitude reached respectively 71.9％ and 82.4％ of those in the left side before paraplegia.In addition,WGAHRP labeled cells were observed in L5 anterior horn and posterior horn in the experimental side after WGAHRP injection.Conclusion Reconstruction of bladder reflex arc with sensory afferent pathway can promote axonal regeneration of motor and sensory nerves,and then the regenerated axon could contact with cells in anterior and posterior horn of spinal cord through parasympathetic nerves,ultimately the capability of axoplasmic transportation could be reestablished.Therefore,this method can be used for treating atonic bladder.

Objective To explore the risk factors of newly emerging advanced schistosomiasis patients in endemic areas.Methods The study areas were selected in two counties of Dongting Lake regions and a 1 :2 match case-control study was designed.Sixty schistosomiasis patients,who newly evolved into advanced schistosomiasis from 2006 to 2007,were selected into the case group,and 120 cases with chronic schistosomiasis into the control group.Questionnaires including potential risk factors of advanced schistosomiasis were designed and the information was collected based on face to face interviews.SPSS 12.0 was used to analyze the simple factors and multi ones (logistic regression) attributable to the development of advanced schistosomiasis.Results The history of hepatitis B (OR = 10.729),models of water contact (OR = 3.919) ,yearly exposure days to the infested water (OR = 5.457) and times of chemotherapy in the nearly 10 years(OR = 1.578) were the risk factors of development of advanced schistosomiasis.The times of examinations with positive schistosome eggs were protective factors.No association was found between yearly income,education degree,times of checking for schistosomiasis,times of examination with sera positive results and the emergence of advanced schistosomiasis.Conclusion The high frequency of exposure to the infested water,repeated infections,incomplete diagnosis and treatment are the risk factors of advanced schistosomiasis.The concurrent infection with hepatitis B is associated with the acceleration of development of advanced schistosomiasis.

OBJECTIVE:To provide data and reference for pharmacist legislation. METHODS:Questionnaire survey was de-signed investigate and analyze the staffing situation,education level,professional composition,age composition,professional titles composition,continuing education and wage of pharmacists who worked in medical and health institutions from 16 states (cities) in Yunnan province,and suggestions were put forward for relevant legislation. RESULTS:Totally 10 questionnaires were received from provincial medical and health institutions,and 16 from state (city) Health and Family Planning Commission,with effective recovery of 100%;data covered 1 561 medical and health institutions,involving 7 409 pharmacists. The numbers of pharmacy per-sonnel/hospital beds in tertiary hospitals,secondary hospitals and class-1 hospitals were 1∶15.49,1∶17.50,1∶20.68,numbers of pharmacy personnel/health professional and technical personnel in hospital accounted for 5.62%,6.18%,5.30%,respectively;most pharmacists in tertiary hospitals were mainly undergraduate degree(35.21%),doctor degree accounted for 0.15%,the high-est ratio of education was junior college degree in secondary hospitals(41.60%)and class-1 hospitals(57.51%);most pharmacists graduated in pharmacy in tertiary hospitals(94.14%),70.22% in secondary hospitals and only 10.50% in class-1 hospitals;phar-macy personnel mainly held the pharmacist professional titles in tertiary,secondary and class-1 hospitals (33.83%,37.89% and 63.55%),senior professional titles accounted for 5.88%,2.71% and 0.21%,respectively;only a few have learning experience and almost less than 6 months (9.17%,5.84% and 21.32%),and 80 pharmacists were certificated as clinical pharmacists in the whole province;generally,all wage was concentrated in 2 000-2 999 per month (27.72%,41.80% and 55.90%,respectively). CONCLUSIONS:Shortage of hospital pharmacists and lack of senior personnel are the main problems in Yunnan province,and wage is not high,especially in primary hospital,this situation is more obvious. The current situation of pharmacists in the hospital should be more taken into consideration during the legislative process in aspects of clearing and guaranteeing access qualifications, responsibilities,status,rights and interests,and pharmaceutical technology and service charges should be established.

AIM: To investigate the effects and mechanisms of angiotensin-(1-7) on cardiac hypertrophy in pressure-overloaded rats. METHODS: Ar at model of pressure-overloaded heart was induced by constriction of abdominal aorta. Seventy-five male Sprague Dawley rats were randomized to sham-operated group, model control group and angiotensin-(1-7) treatment group. They were treated with intravenous infusion of angiotensin-(1-7) (25 microgram/kg per hour) or saline by minipump. RESULTS: Abdominal aortic banding resulted in a significant increases in LVW/BW, myocardial angiotensinⅡlevels, and p-ERK1/2 expression. Angiotensin-(1-7) had no effect on aortic banding-induced increases in myocardial angiotensinⅡlevels, but it significantly attenuated aortic banding-induced increases in LVW/BW and p-ERK1/2 expression. CONCLUSION: Angiotensin-(1-7) attenuates the development of cardiac hypertrophy in pressure-overloaded rats. It may be associated with the inhibition of p-ERK1/2 expression in cardiac tissue.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the application of key monitoring varieties among adjuvant drugs in medical institu tions of Yunnan province,and to provide reference for the formulation of related policy and the promotion of clinical rational drug use.METHODS:The related data of key monitoring varieties in medical institutions of Yunnan province during Jan.1st-Mar.31st,2015 were investigated and analyzed statistically.RESULTS:The data with highest effective rate were reported by tertiary hospi tals,being 93.94％.Among top 10 drugs in the list of consumption sum,the number of key monitoring varieties was the highest in tertiary hospitals,being (5.50 ± 2.12) varieties averagely.The consumption sum of key monitoring varieties in tertiary hospitals took up the highest proportion in total consumption sum of hospitalization drug,being(31.94 ± 16.99)％ averagely;being(26.13 ± 11.93)％ and (22.14 ± 16.39)％ in second level hospitals and first level hospitals.Among top 10 drugs in the list of consumption sum,the consumption sum of key monitoring varieties in second level hospitals took up the highest proportion in total consumption sum of hospitalization key monitoring varieties,being (50.34 ± 26.87) ％ in average,up to 98.53 ％;being (39.13 ± 22.55) ％ and (27.38 ± 27.75)％ in tertiary hospitals and first level hospital.Among top 5 key monitoring types in the list of hospitalization con sumption sum,safflower yellow pigment and omeprazole were involved in hospitals at various levels.CONCLUSIONS:Adjuvant drug use are widespread in medical institutions of Yunnan province.Key monitoring varieties are given priority to TCM injection and proton pump inhibitors.It is necessary to take effective measures,formulate and implement the corresponding supervision sys tem so as to promote rational clinical drug use.

BACKGROUND: There is no effective method to identify liver cancer stem cells until now, which has become one of the major challenges in this field. OBJECTIVE: To explore a more effective and suitable way for the identification of liver cancer stem cells in hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines. METHODS: Firstly, the single cell separation technique was used to obtain single cells, which were seeded into 96-wel plates one by one. Secondly, cell sublines derived from single cell colonies (tumorigenic colonies) were selected and obtained. At last, the cells from these clones were transplanted into the forelimb armpits of nude mice to observe the tumorigenic ability. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The number of holes of single cells obtained was 371 by the single cell separation technique, and the success rate was 96.4%. According to the growth of cell clone, tumorigenic colonies were selected to be transplanted to the forelimb armpits of nude mice, and the tumor formation rate of the colonies was 100%. The identification model of single-cell-transplant-tumorigenic-test for liver cancer stem cells is confirmed to be preliminarily established, which lays the technology and methodological basis for the follow-up research.

Objective To observe the influence of nocturnal prolonged hemodialysis (INHD) on patients＇ nutrition status. Methods Thirty-two maintenance hemodialysis patients received INHD (3 times per week and 7.5 hours each session) and thirty-five maintenance hemodialysis patients received conventional hemodialysis (3 times per week and 4 hours each session) as control were observed for 6 months.The nutrition status of these patients on various aspects which concluded physical measurements,laboratory tests,and dietary record at baseline(0month) and exit (6 months) were recorded. Results (1)There were no differences in age,sex,body weight,and primary diseases between two groups.(2)The body weight,triceps skinfold thickness (TSF),and hand grip strength increased at exit point,but no statistical difference compared with the control group.Mid-upper arm circumference (MAC) increased signicantly from (27.1±4.2) to (30.5±6.1) cm (P＜0.05).Compared with the control group (26.9±3.4) cm,there was a significant difference (P＜0.05).(3)Serum phosphate decreased significantly from (0.5±0.5) to (0.1±0.6) μ mol/L (P=0.001) in INHD group.(4)The nutrition status were improved in INHD group evaluated by subjective global assessment (SGA)(P=0.03).(5) Dietary intake was recorded by a 3-day food record.Dietary intake of energy,protein,lipid,calcium,potassium,and phosphate increased in INHD group.None of the differences achieved statistical significance between two groups. Conclusion As compared with conventional hemodialysis,INHD can increase the dietary intake,decrease serum phosphate level,and improve patients nutrition status.

Objective To evaluate the clinical value of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of hermaphroditism.Methods Ultrasonographic appearances of 45 cases with hermaphroditism were reviewed retrospectively,and the results were compared with clinical data.Results All cases were confirmed pathologically.5 cases showed true hermaphroditism (11.1％),14 cases showed male pseudohermaphroditism (31.1 ％),24 cases showed female pseudohermaphroditism (53.3 ％),2 cases showed gonadal dysgenesis(4.4％).Compared with pathological results in the ultrasound examination,4 cases showed true hermaphroditism,the coincidence rate was 80％.11 cases showed male pseudohermaphroditism,the coincidence rate was 78.6％.20 cases showed female pseudohermaphroditism,the coincidence rate was 83.3％.1 cases showed gonadal dysgenesis,the coincidence rate was 50.0％.Conclusions Ultrasonography can not only evaluate internal reproductive organs in the patients,but also estimate the site,size,morphology and structure,which provides important imaging evidence for the clinical diagnosis and treatment.