Monascus-fermented rice is a natural food and traditional Chinese medicine. Besides its wellknown effectiveness in lowering blood lipids, Monascus-fermented rice is also beneficial for decreasing blood pressure, preventing osteoporosis, and lowering blood sugar. This article reviews recent advances in its non-anti-hyperlipemic effects and their potential mechanisms.

Alpha-lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant.Its protective effects on oxidative stress induced by diabetes and othe factors are mainly achieved via its antioxidant property.Such effects have been observed in cardiovascular system,kidney,and liver.This article reviews the recent advances in the anti-oxidation mechanisms and protective effects of alpha-lipoic acid in peripheral organs.

Objective To analyse effect of different dose of sustained-release theophyline on prealbumin, C-reactive protein and white blood cell count in patients with pediatric asthma.Methods 58 children with acute asthma attack in our hospital were collected.All children were randomly divided into high dose group and low dose group,29 cases in each group.On the basis of conventional treatment, high dose group were treated with high dose theophylline sustained release tablets 5 mg/kg, one times per eight hours,orally,and low dose group was treated with low dose theophylline sustained release tablets,2 mg/kg, one times per eight hours,orally.Two groups were treatment for two weeks.After the treatment, the serum levels of pre albumin, C-reactive protein and veinal blood level of white blood cell count were detected in all children.Results Compared with high dose group post-treatment, the serum level PA was higher in low dose group (P<0.05);the serum level of CRP was lower in low dose group (P<0.05);the veinal blood level of WBC, percentage of neutrophils and percentage of eosinophils was lower in low dose group (P<0.05) .Conclusion Compared with high dose of sustained-release theophyline,the low dose of sustained-release theophyline can significantly reduce the serum CRP level and veinal blood level of WBC, percentage of neutrophils and percentage of eosinophils, improve serum PA level in patients with pediatric asthma, reduce inflammation in patients.

Objective To give nutritional evaluation in diabetic patients.Methods The human body measurements,biochemical tests,NSR2002 of 109 patients with diabetes mellitus were used for nutritional assessment and risk screening,and were analyzed for its clinical application.Results Diabetes prevalence rate of malnutrition assessed by NRS2002 was 17.4%.Low birth weight assessed by BMI was 4.6%.BMI of patients with diabetes and normal nutrition was higher than normal value,and there was a significant difference(P

0.05).CONCLUSION:The critical twinkle visual frequency of red light in normal persons is higher than that in schizophrenia patients and alcoholism patients.And the critical twinkle visual frequency in alcoholism patients is a little lower than that in schizophrenia patients.

Objective To discuss the effect of the application of anti-reflux venous indwelling needle after gastrointestinal polyps endoscopic resection.Methods 400 cases of patients after gastrointestinal polyps endoscopic resection were selected in our department.200 cases of patients using ordinary venous indwelling needle were set as the control group.In addition,200 cases of patients chose anti-reflux indwelling needles which were produced by a certain medical instrument Co.,Ltd were set as the experimental group.The incidence rate of phlebitis,tube blocking,blood return and indwelling time in the process of using anti-reflux indwelling needle were observed in two groups.Results During the indwelling time of two kinds of indwelling needles,the incidence rates of phlebitis,tube blocking and blood return of anti-reflux indwelling needle in the experimental group were significantly lower than those of the control group.The average indwelling time of the experimental group was 1.2 days,longer than that of the control group.Conclusions Anti-reflux indwelling needle can effectively protect the blood vessels,ensure the patients to use drugs in time,improve the work efficiency of nurses,reduce the damage to patients and effectively reduce the burden of patients.

Objective To determine the threshold of stroke volume variation (SVV) in determining the volume expansion responsiveness during fluid therapy in patients ventilated with different tidal volumes. Methods Fifty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients aged 20-75 yr undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into 2 tidal volume groups (n = 25 each):group Ⅰ VT 8 ml/kg (group V1) and group ⅡVT 10 ml/kg (group V2). Radial artery was cannulated and connected to Vigelo monitor for continuous monitoring of cardiac index (CI), stroke volume index (SVI), systemic vascular resistance index (SVRI) and SVV. Internal jugular vein was cannulated for CVP monitoring. Anesthesia was induced with milazolam, propofol, fentanyl and rocuronium and maintained with intravenous propofol and remifentanil infusion. BIS was maintained at 40-50 during anesthesia. The patients were intubatel and mechanically ventilated (VT 8/10 ml/kg, RR 8-12 bpm, oxygen flow 2 L/min). 6％ HES 130/0.4 7 ml/kg was infused iv at a rate of 0.4 ml·kg-1 ·min-1 after induction of anesthesia. MAP, HR, CVP, CI, SVV, SVI and SVRI were recorded before and at 3 min after fluid therapy. The changing rate of SVV (△SVV) and CI (△CI) were calculated. The criterion for effective volume expansion was △CI 15%. The ROC curve for SVV in determring the volume expansion responsiveness was plotted and the diagnostic threshold was determined. Results ROC curve showed that the diagnostic threshold of SVV was 10.5 % in group V1 and 13.5% in group V2. The sensitivity and specificity in determining effective volume expansion were 93.3 % and 75.0 % in group V1 and 87.5 % and 85.7 % in group V2 respectively. The area under the curve for SVV and 95% confidence interval (CI) were 0.946 (0.860-1.031) in group V1 and 0.951 (0.868-1.034) in group V2. △SVV was negatively correlated with △CI in group V1 (=0.553) and V2 (= 0.602). Conclusion The threshold of SVV in determining the volume expansion responsiveness during fluid therapy is 10.5% and 13.5% in mechanically ventilated patients with tidal volume of 8 and 10 ml/kg respectively.

Objective To develop a new type of oxygen mask, which has adjustable vent and can be removable. Methods An adjustable and removable vent below the mask was added to the conventional mask, so the problem of taking off the mask for interrupted oxygen inhalation was solved. The change of the passage of the oxygen import and export could add comfort, keep away from the operation area of the neck,chest area, etc. The new mask had a filmy hole in each side which was for gastrointestinal drainage tubes,which increased tighmess. Results The new mask improved the effect of oxygen inhalation, added comfort to patients and was convenient for medical operation. Conclusions The mask is innovative and can be widely used in clinic.