Objective To explore the differences of bacterial culture results and time consumption between the two methods of holding the syringes to draw physic liquors,so as to find the objective and scientific evidences to raise the efficiency of the clinical nursing work and to ensure the medication safety at the same time. Methods Making bacterial cultures for the physic liquors respectively drawn by grasping the piston of syringes (30 cases in the experimental group) and grasping the piston holder of syringes(30cases in the control group).Recorded the time consumption by grasping the piston of syringes to draw the physic liquors (the experimental group) and grasping the piston holder of syringes to draw the physic liquors (the control group).The testing results were compared between the two groups. Results Bacterial cultures:There was no bacteria growth in both groups.Timing:The time spent by grasping the piston of syringes to draw physic liquors was obviously shorter than that by grasping the piston holder of syninges to draw physic liquors. Conclusions Grasping the piston of syringes to draw physic liquors can ensure the medication safety and raise the work efficiency.

Objective To investigate the effect of MMP-9 on severe acute pancreatitis(SAP) associated with lung injury,and the preventive function of MMP-9 inhibitor (BB-94) in SAP associated with lung injury in rats. Methods SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: Shamed-operated groups (control groups,n=10);SAP groups (n=14);SAP with MMP-9 inhibitor preconditioning groups (BB-94 group,n=15). The samples for test of the wet weigh index of lung,serum amylase level,white cell count,the number of cells and protein in bronchoalveolus lavage fluid,histologic scoring of lung injury and MMP-9 in lung were detected 24 hours after SAP models were set up.Results The parameters mentioned above in SAP group were significant higher than those in controll group and BB-94 group (P

Objective To study the different ultrasonic features in patients of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with or without obesity based on body mass index (BMI), and to investigate whether certain hormonal factors correlate with ovarian morphology and blood flow, and to discuss the role of ultrasound combined with hormone test in the diagnosis of obese PCOS. Methods One hundred and five women with PCOS were recruited. Patients were divided into two groups according to BMI;obese PCOS group (OB-PCOS, n=32, BMI≥25 kg/m2) and non-obese PCOS (NOB-PCOS, n=73, BMI<25 kg/m2). The ultrasonic parameters of follicle number (FN), ovarian volume (Vol), resistance index (RI) of ovarian stromal blood, RI of uterine artery and serum levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), the ratio of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone (LH/FSH), progesterone (P), estradiol (E2), free testosterone (FT), prolactin (PRL), sex hormoe binding globulin (SHBG), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), fasting insulin (FINS), the extent of insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism (HOMA-IR) were measured and compared. The correlation of the ultrasonic parameters and hormonal factors were analyzed. Results The Vol of OB-PCOS group was significantly higher than NOB-PCOS group [(12.25±4.89) ml vs (10.73±2.30) ml, t=2.20, P < 0.05]. FN and uterine artery RI of OB-PCOS group had a rising trend and RI of ovarian interstitial was on a reducing trend compared with NOB-PCOS group. But the differences were not statistically significant. The levels of FINS and HOMA-IR in OB-PCOS group [(14.82±6.45) mU/L and (3.91±3.30)] were significantly higher than those in NOB-PCOS group [(8.04±4.57) mU/L and (1.64±1.20)] (t=4.87, 3.47, respectively, both P < 0.01). And FSH in NOB-PCOS group was significantly higher than OB-PCOS group [(5.95±1.91) U/L vs (4.65±1.88) U/L, t=-2.77, P<0.01]. In POCS patients, FN was significantly associated with LH/FSH (r=0.35, P<0.01), and FT (r=0.38, P<0.01). Vol was significantly associated with LH/FSH, BMI, HOMA-IR and FPG (r=0.27, P<0.05;r=0.25, P<0.05;r=0.40, P<0.01;r=0.32, P<0.01). RI of ovarian stromal blood flow was significantly associated with SHBG (r=0.28, P<0.05). In OB-POCS group, RI of uterine artery was significantly associated with PRL (r=-0.58, P < 0.05). Vol was significantly associated with HOMA-IR (r=0.47, P < 0.05). In NOB-POCS group, FN was significantly associated with LH/FSH (r=0.33, P<0.05), and FT (r=0. 56, P<0.05). Vol was significantly associated with FT (r=0.31, P < 0.05). Conclusion There are some differences in the ultrasound and endocrine parameters between obese and non-obese PCOS patients, and some correlations exist between them.

Objective To evaluate the injury of unilateral testicular torsion on the contralateral testes with contrast-enhanced ultrasound.Methods Twenty-eight male rabbits were enrolled in this study.They were randomly divided into the control group,the detorsion after 3 hours group,the detorsion after 6 hours group,the detorsion after 24 hours group and the permanent torsion group.There were 8 rabbits in the control group,and 5 rabbits in each of the other groups.Just before torsion,immediately after torsion,just before detorsion,immediately after detorsion,and delay(6-12 hours after detorsion.the permanent torsion group was also at the corresponding time),contrast-enhanced ultrasound was used to observe the perfusion of contralateral testes.The control group was also performed contrast-enhanced ultrasound just before the shame operation and immediately after that.The time-intensity curves were draw according to the contrastenhanced ultrasound images.The parameters including arrival time(AT),time to peak intensity(TTP),peak intensity(PI),half time of descending peak intensity(HT)were yielded automatically,and the changes of them were analyzed.Results①There was no significance of enhancement AT,TTP,PI,and HT between pre-operation and post-operation in the control group(P＞0.05).②When the parameters of immediately after torsion compared with those of before torsion in the groups of torsion,the perfusion was increased significantly displaying by PI increasing(P＜0.05).③The longer time the duration of unilateral testicular torsion,the more obviously the perfusion of the contralateral testes increased.Conclusions The timeintensity curve of contrast-enhanced ultrasound is valuable in assessing of the injury of unilateral testicular torsion on the contralateral testis.

To investigate the therapeutic effect of artesunate on mouse cytomegalovirus pneumonia, the BALB/c-nu mice were infected with murine cytomegalovirus-green fluorescent protein (MCMV-GFP) by nose dropping method. The experimental protocol was approved by the Medical Laboratory Animal Ethics Committee of Guangzhou Medical University. The BALB/c-nu mice were randomly divided into five groups: control group, MCMV pneumonia group, and artesunate (60, 120, and 240 mg·kg^-1) groups. The survival rate, weights, and virus loads in lungs among the groups were observed. The degree of histopathologic changes in lungs was assessed directly by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) assay. MCMV-GFP expression was assessed by immunofluorescence. In addition, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) analysis was performed to investigate the content of major immediate early 1 (Mie1) mRNA, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the changes of inflammatory factors, interleukin 10 (IL-10), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression of the changes of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling pathways in total proteins. Compared with MCMV group, artesunate (120 mg·kg^-1) significantly increased body weights of MCMV-infected nude mice over 30 days, and decreased the viral titer in lung homogenate, lung inflammation, and histological severity. Moreover, the administration of artesunate (120 mg·kg^-1) could downregulate the expression of phospho-NF-κB (p-NF-κB) p65 in the lungs of mice. The present study suggested that artesunate can protect the immunocompromised mice from MCMV-induced interstitial pneumonia via downregulating NF-κB signaling pathway, thus attenuating inflammation in the lungs.

Objective To evaluate the quality of Radix et Caulis Ilicis Asprellae from Pingyuan planting base and Chinese herbal medicine market. Methods The water- and alcohol-soluble extracts from 19 batches of Radix et Caulis Ilicis Asprellae medicinal materials were detected according to Appendix ⅨH, ⅩA of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia ( 2010 edition). And the quality of the medicinal materials was evaluated by microscopic identification technology according to the method for Radix et Caulis Ilicis Asprellae recorded in Guangdong Provincial Chinese Medicine Standard, and then thin layer chromatography ( TLC) was optimized to establish the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprint. The HPLC was performed on Waters XBridgeTM C18 column (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5μm) with acetonitrile(A)-0.2% (v/v) phosphorus acid (B) as the mobile phase by gradient elution, flow rate was 1.0 mL/min, and detection wavelength was 220 nm. Results The results of sample characters, TLC and microscopic identification showed that the samples of Radix et Caulis Ilicis Asprellae in Chinese herbal medicine markets were certified products, but stems and roots were blended. Seven common peaks were showed by HPLC and confirmed by similarity analytical software. The similarity of 15 batches of planting base samples was all above 0.9. Of 19 batches of the commercial samples, the similarity of 11 batches was above 0.9. The alcohol-soluble extract contents were in the range of 64.55 mg/g to 186.18 mg/g. Conclusion The medicinal materials of Radix et Caulis Ilicis Asprellae from Chinese herbal medicine market are certified products, but the qualities vary greatly for the blending of stems and roots and inadequate growth years. The quality of materials from planting base is better. The established method is helpful for the quality evaluation and control of Radix et Caulis Ilicis Asprellae.

Objective To investigate and evaluate the quality of Cortex Ilicis Rotundae medicinal materials in Chinese herbal medicine market. Methods Twenty-two batches of Cortex Ilicis Rotundae commercial medicinal materials were identified and analyzed by characteristic identification, microscopic identification, thin layer chromatography ( TLC) and extractives determination, and the contents of syringin and pedunculoside were detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia published in 2010. And then the quality of the medicinal material of Cortex Ilicis Rotundae was evaluated comprehensively. Results Of the 22 batches of Cortex Ilicis Rotundae medicinal materials, 2 batches were adulterated with fake Cortex Ilicis Rotundae, one batch was inferior and was mixed with counterfeits, and the quality of 12 batches was also poor. Conclusion At present, the quality of Cortex Ilicis Rotundae medicinal materials in Chinese herbal medicine market varies greatly, and adulterants and the inferior are common.

Objective To establish the fingerprints and formononetin content determination method for Caulis Spatholobi from different habitats by high performance liquid chromatography ( HPLC) , thus to control the quality of Caulis Spatholobi. Methods Reversed phase-high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) for fingerprint was performed on Feini Gen RedClassical AQ-C18 column ( 4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm) with acetonitrile-0.1%acetic acid solution as the mobile phase by gradient elution, and the detection wavelength was 260 nm. High performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector ( HPLC-DAD) for the determination of formononetin content was performed on AcclaimTM 120-C18 column ( 4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm) with acetonitrile-water solution by isocratic elution, the detection wavelength was 254 nm, the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and the column temperature was 25℃. Results The standard fingerprint of Caulis Spatholobi was set up through the evaluation of the fingerprints of 24 batches of Caulis Spatholobi samples from different habitats. Thirteen common peaks were identified with reference to formononetin peak, and the content of formononetin was determined by HPLC-DAD method. The similarity of the fingerprints of Caulis Spatholobi from different habitats and their formononetin content had great differences. Conclusion The established method is simple, accurate, highly sensitive, and repeatable, and can be applied for the quality control of Caulis Spatholobi.

Objective:To study the effect of endoscope on the treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) combined with biliary tract obstrucition (BTO).Methods:We have analyzed retrospectively the results of twelve patients suffering from HCC combined with BTO from 5,1990 to 5,2000.Among these cases,various reasons were found.5 of them were intrabilitary cancer embolus,7 were billary calculus.7 of them were treated with endoscope and following surgical resection,1 was treated with endoscope、TAE and resection,the 3 rest of them were solely treated with endoscope.Results:Of all the 12 cases,1 died of resection,2 failed to follow the survey,these 3 cases above took 25%;among the rest of 9 cases,2 of them survived for 3 to 6 months,3 for half to 1 year,3 for 1 to 2 year,1 for at least 2 years.Those cases suviving for more than 1 year were received surgical resection.Conclusions:We should have no fixed way but to deal with each patient of HCC combined with BTO on his/her merits.As our recognition towards them began accumulating,we found that,in the early stage of obstruction,active endoscopic treatment would prove to be preferable.If combined with other therapy such as surgical resection and TAE,Endoscopy would improve the curative effect of HCC combined with BTO substantially.

BACKGROUND: Similar to other prosthesis, metal-metal prosthesis would produce plenty of wear particles and metal ions, mainly presented as cobalt (Co~(2+)) and chromium (Cr~(3+)), which can lead to osteolysis, eventually, result in aseptic loosening. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of Co~(2+) and Cr~(3+) ions on the cells viability and expression of RANK in rats m0nocyte-macrophage cells (RAW264.7) in vitro. METHODS: Monocyte-macrophage cells (RAW264.7) were cultured in vitro, and then the cells were exposed to Co~(2+) and Cr~(3+) ions. The cell viability was assured by MTT test and the level of RANK Mrna was detected by semi-quantitative RT-PCR at different times. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared to the control group, MTT test demonstrated that Co~(2+) and Cr~(3+)ions could decrease the cell activity of monocyte-macrophage cells obviously. When the cells were exposed to Co~(2+) Cr~(3+) ions, compared to the control group, the Mrna expression of RANK of the metal ions group was increased at 12 hours (P < 0.05), reached its peak level at 24 hours (P < 0.05), and decreased at 48 hours than that of 24 hours (P < 0.05). The results revealed that metal ions have a cytotoxic effect on monocyte-macrophage cells, stimulate the expression of RANK, and have the potential of facilitating monocyte-macrophages cells transform into osteoclast-like cells.