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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

Objectives:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of lipid emulsion in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis(SAP). Methods:Retrospective study. 74 SAP patients were divided into lipid group and non fat group according to whether there were fat emulsion in parenteral nutrition. Results:After parenteral ntrition treatment,the levels of serum prealbumin and albumin in lipid group were improved significantly( P

BACKGROUND:In previous studies, it is satisfied to sorting bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels based on natural sedimentation combined with low permeation. Then, based on particle hydromechanics theory, the settling velocity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels in culture liquid is calculated. A simple and easy method of separation, purification and proliferation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels is established by natural sedimentation velocity. OBJECTIVE:To explore the feasibility of sorting bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels by natural sedimentation velocity method. METHODS:The density interval of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stemcels (ρ1) was determined by density gradient centrifugation method. The diameter of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels (d) was measured by scanning electron microscope. The density of culture liquid (ρ2) was measured by liquid density meter. The viscosity of the culture liquid (μ) was measured by viscosity meter. The settling velocity of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels (Vt) was derived from the above four numerical values with the appropriate formula. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels were sorted from bone marrow tissue by natural sedimentation velocity method. Cel proliferation, purity and differentiation were observed. Meanwhile, the primary culture time of three different cel sorting methods was recorded; the colony formation rate of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels was determined. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) The diameter of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels was (20.37±4.58) μm, and the setting velocity of rabbit bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels in the culture liquid was 50-55 mm/h. (2) Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cels could be successfuly isolated from bone marrow tissue of rabbits by the natural sedimentation velocity method, which could be induced into osteoblasts and adipocytes. (3) The natural sedimentation velocity group cost less time than the other two density gradient centrifugation groups in the primary culture stage. The colony formation rate of the natural sedimentation velocity group was higher than that of the other two groups. (4) Natural sedimentation velocity method did not impose any intervention measures for sorting cels, which maybe maximaly maintain cel viability and biological characteristics. The whole separation process was simple and safe, which may have little damage to the cels.