OBJECTIVE: Invastigation of macrolides in the treatment of drug effects in chronic rhinosinusit. METHOD: The 165 patients with chronic rhinosinusit were randomly divided into 80 cases of macrolides drug group and 85 cases of cephalosporins group, and therapeutic effect was observed. The therapeutic effect of macrolides was also observed in refractory chronic rhinosinusit. RESULT: Comparing macrolides group and cephalosporins group,there is not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Treatment with macrolides cefixime tablet ineffective treatment of patients for 3 months, compared before and after treatment was statistically significant (P < 0.01). Treatment with cefixime tablet macrolides ineffective treatment of patients for 3 months, compared before and after treatment was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Long-term low-dose applications of macrolides have a good effect in patients with chronic rhinosinusit, particularly for refractory chronic rhinosinusit have a significant effect.
Anti-Bacterial Agents ; therapeutic use ; Cephalosporins ; therapeutic use ; Chronic Disease ; Humans ; Macrolides ; therapeutic use ; Rhinitis ; drug therapy ; Sinusitis ; drug therapy ; Treatment Outcome

Basal Ganglia ; pathology ; Female ; Humans ; Rodenticides ; poisoning ; Young Adult

Objective To introduce the methods for quality assurance of stereotactic radiotherapy in head and neck cancers.Methods Firstly,thirty cases were randomly selected.Secondly,patients were set up with Topsland fixtures,and their heads & necks were fixed with plastic masks,on which windows were open and the signs of reposition were marked.Thirdly,the treatment plan was designed by GE-helical CT-scan and Topsland plan system.Finally,after certification eligibility,the treatment plan was performed to record the parameters of anterior-posterior and analysis errors of setting up.Results: The testing results revealed that the position error was no more than 2mm.Conclusion: QA is a very important measure to guarantee the precision of stereoscopic directional radiotherapy.Only when the QA measure has been strictly carried out,the precise and satisfactory effect can be obtained.

Objective To investigate the relationship between accompanying infection and the change of immunologic function in type 2 diabetes mellitus ( T2DM) patients.Methods One hundred and fifteen T2DM patients with infection and 95 T2DM patients with no infection were selected,and 102 subjects with no history of dia-betes were selected as no diabetetes with infection group.The venous blood of all groups were sampled after an over-night fast of 12h.Glycosylated hemoglobin a1c(HbA1c) level was tested by glycosylated hemoglobin automatic analy-zer.The levels of T cell subsets including CD3 ,CD4 ,CD8 ,NK cell and B cell ratio were tested by flow cytometry,Ig and complement level was tested by immune nephelometry.Results The level of body mass indices(BMI) in T2DM patients with infection group[(27.39 ±9.18) kg/m2 ] and with no infection group[(26.15 ±7.39) kg/m2 ] were higher than no diabetes with infection group (24.21 ±5.37)kg/m2 (t =2.548,4.702,all P <0.05).The levels of IgG,IgA,IgM,C3 ,C4 in T2DM with infection group were (11.83 ±3.92)mg/mL,(3.02 ±0.96)mg/mL,(3.38 ± 0.82)mg/mL,(1.70 ±0.38)mg/mL,(0.52 ±0.18)mg/mL,which in T2DM with non infection group were (12.46 ± 2.47)mg/mL,(2.63 ±1.37)mg/mL,(2.91 ±1.79)mg/mL,(1.58 ±0.43)mg/mL,(0.46 ±0.31)mg/mL,which in no diabetetes with infection group were (13.26 ±3.74)mg/mL,(2.06 ±1.86)mg/mL,(2.49 ±1.01)mg/mL, (1.19 ±0.82)mg/mL,(0.30 ±0.05)mg/mL.In T2DM with non infection group and T2DM with infection group, humoral immunity index including the level of IgG was lower and IgA,IgM,C3 ,C4 levels were higher than no dia-betetes with infection group,the differences were statistically significant(t =7.052,23.059,12.617,18.326,8.730, all P <0.05).The levels of CD4 ,CD8 ,NK,CD4 /CD8 ,CD3 were (37.68 ±8.39)%,(31.58 ±6.98)%,(10.76 ± 6.49)%,(1.19 ±0.75),(62.83 ±5.28)% in T2DM with infection group,which in T2DM with non infection group were (39.23 ±10.28)%,(27.61 ±5.65)%,(14.89 ±7.12)%,(1.39 ±1.01),(64.19 ±6.46)%,which in no diabetes with infection group were (42.91 ±5.67)%,(25.17 ±7.25)%,(16.39 ±6.24)%,(1.86 ±0.82), (73.65 ±9.10)%.Cellular immunity index containing CD4 ,CD8 ,NK,CD4 /CD8 ,CD3 levels decreased more signifi-cantly than no diabetic group,T2DMI group compared with T2DM group,the levels of IgG,CD4 ,CD8 ,NK,B cell ratio, CD4 /CD8 ,CD3 decreased obviously,while the levels of IgA,IgM,C3 declined greatly,there were significant differences (t =11.038,8.237,18.549,25.871,2.436,all P <0.05).Conclusion Patients with T2DM have humoral and cellular immunity abnormalities,T2DM patients with infection is closely related with the imbalance of immunologic function.

Objective To evaluate the value of plasma soluble urokinase?type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR)and D?dimer for assessing disease severity and prognosis in patients with traumatic brain injury(TBI). Methods A serial of 112 patients with traumatic brain injury admired to our hospital were divided into mild TBI (GCS score 13~15),moderate TBI(GCS score 9~12)and severe TBI(GCS score 3~8). The levels of plasma suPAR and D?dimer were monitored within 24 h after patient admission. Results The levels of suPAR and D?di?mer in TBI group were obviously higher than those in the control group(15.86±7.33 vs 2.79 ± 0.69,P<0.01;3.50 ± 2.78 vs 24 ± 0.15,P<0.01). The levels of suPAR and D?dimer in the severe TBI group were also obviously high?er than those in the moderate TBI group(P<0.05). Plasma suPAR levels and GCS score had significant negative correlation(r =- 0.854,P < 0.01). D?dimer levels and GCS score showed a negative correlation(r =- 0.738, P < 0.01). Plasma suPAR and D ? dimer was positively correlated(r = 0.753,P < 0.01). The area under the curve of D?dimer(AUC)was larger,0.854,95%CI 0.763~0.945;the AUC of suPAR was 0.801,95%CI 0.698~0.903. Conclusion Higher levels of suPAR and D?dimer in TBI patients is not only relevant to the injury sever?ity ,but also closely to the prognosis.

Objective　To evaluate the results of radical resection for the treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) caused by short segmental lesions in inferior vena cava (IVC), and major hepatic veins (MHV).　Methods　In this series, resection of IVC occlusive segment and orthotopic artificial vascular graft transplantation were performed in 42 patients. Resection of major hepatic vein, hepatic venous plasty and orthotopic transplantation with artificial vascular graft were performed in 10 patients. Resection of major hepatic vein, anastomosis between hepatic vein and right artrium in 3 cases. Percutaneous transhepatic angioplasty in 10 cases.　Results　One patient died of complication. 58 cases were followed up for an average of 30 months. 3 cases in interventional group suffered recurrence and one in surgical group had recurrence.　Conclusions　The treatment of BCS by resecting inflicted segment of IVC or hepatic veins and orthotopic artificial vascular graft transplantation effect a radical cure in most cases.

Purpose: To analyze the treatment effects by radiotherapy alone and radiotherapy plus chemotherapy of carotid artery intubation after operation for malignant astrocytoma. Materials and Methods: 135 patients with malignant astrocytoma were treated from August, 1987 to November, 1992. Patients were divided into two groups after operation: 71 patients received radiotherapy alone and 64 patients,combination therapy of chemotherapy (BCNU) plus radiotherapy. All patients received DT 55～70Gy. In combination therapy group, BCNU(250mg) was given daily by carotid artery intubation for 4～15 days.Radiotherapy was given 10～15 days after chemotherapy, then followed by 1～3 intubation. Results: The median survival were 17.5 months in radiotherapy alone group and 31.9 months in combination one.Patients with glioblastoma gave the better results with the 2-,3-,and 5- year survivals of 70%, 36% and 15%, respectively. Conclusion: Chemotherapy (BCNU) of intubation plus radiotherapy is preferable in treating malignant astrocytoma after operation.

Objective To obtain and characterize a novel gene of Schistosoma japonicum. Methods Looking for a novel gene through expressed sequence tags(EST),then predicting its function with the help of software on line. Finally the novel gene was cloned into an eukaryotic plasmid pEGFP N3. Results A novel gene with complete ORF was obtained. It has homogeneity with Defender Against Apoptotic Death 1 of human and pig. Conclusions EST is a good method to find new genes and analyse them with the help of software on line and characterize their function.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate therapeutic efficacy and safety of Naoxintong capsules combined with edaravone in the treatment of acute cerebral infarction. METHODS:80 patients with acute cerebral infarction were analyzed retrospectively and divid-ed into observation group (40 cases) and control group (40 cases) according to drug use. Both groups was given Aspirin enter-ic-coated tablets 10 mg orally,once a day,to control platelet aggregation,20% Mannitol injection 250 mL intravenously,every 12 hours,to control brain edema,Potassium chloride sustained-release tablets 0.5 g orally,3 times a day,to maintain water and elec-trolyte balance and other conventional treatment. Control group was additionally given Edaravone injection 30 mg added into 0.9%Sodium chloride injection 100 mL intravenously within 30 min,once a day;observation group was additionally given Naoxintong capsules 1.6 g,3 times a day on the basis of control group. Treatment course of both groups lasted for 10 d. Clinical efficacies of 2 groups were observed as well as the ET-1 and NO content,IL-8,hs-CRP,FT3,FT4 and TSH level,NIHSS and ADL score,the occurrence of ADR before and after treatment. RESULTS:Total response rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in the ET-1 and NO content,IL-8,hs-CRP,FT3,FT4 and TSH level,NIHSS and ADL score between 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,the ET-1 content,IL-8 and hs-CRP level,NIHSS score in 2 groups were significantly lower than before,and the observation group was lower than the control group;the NO content,TSH,ADL score in 2 groups were significantly higher than before,and the ob-servation groups was higher than the control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the levels of FT3 and FT4 between 2 groups before and after treatment(P>0.05). No severe ADR was found in 2 groups. CON-CLUSIONS:Based on routine treatment,Naoxintong capsules combined with edaravone in the treatment of acute cerebral infarc-tion can improve therapeutic efficacy and vascular endothelial function,relieve inflammatory reaction and recue TSH levels,more-over,don't increase the occurrence of ADR.

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