Animals ; Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide ; blood ; Cerebral Infarction ; blood ; Endothelins ; blood ; Humans ; Nitric Oxide ; blood ; Plasminogen Inactivators ; blood ; Thromboxane B2 ; blood

Objective To investigate the clinical effectiveness and safety of Chinese medicine fumigation-washing therapy in treating talipes equinus denervated ulcer induced by tethered cord syndrome(TCS) . Methods A total of 21 qualified patients were randomized into fumigation-washing group (N=12) and antibiotics group (N=9). Patients of fumigation-washing group were given fumigation-washing therapy with the self-prescribed Chinese medicine, and antibiotics group was given intravenous dripping of sensitive antibiotics. The treatment lasted for 7 continuous days. The clinical efficiency of the two groups was evaluated after treatment, and the period of preparing for surgery was recorded. The changes of ulcer area and ulcer surface exudate volume in the two groups were observed before and after treatment. And the changes in blood routine examination, hepatic and renal function, and immune function of the fumigation-washing group were monitored. Results(1) The total effective rate of fumigation-washing group was 83.3％, and that of the antibiotics group was 77.8％, the difference being insignificant (P>0.05). (2) The ulcer area and ulcer surface exudate volume in both groups were significantly decreased after treatment (P<0.05 compared with those before treatment), and the decrease in the fumigation-washing group was superior to that of the antibiotics group(P < 0.05).(3) The period of preparing for surgery in the fumigation-washing group was(7.75 ± 1.71)d, shorter than(11.56 ± 4.39) d in the antibiotics group, the difference being significant(P < 0.05).(4) There were no statistically significant differences in the hepatic and renal function, and immunoglobulin and complement levels in the fumigation-washing group before and after treatment (P > 0.05). (5) The average daily hospitalization fee in the fumigation-washing group was (47.98 ± 5.17) yuan, less than (227.88 ± 43.24) yuan in the antibiotics group, and the difference was significant between the two groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion Chinese medicine fumigation-washing therapy is effective, safe and practical in treating talipes equinus denervated ulcer induced by TCS, and the therapy has the advantages of decreasing exudation, promoting ulcer healing, reducing hospitalization fee, shortening the period of preparing for surgery, and decreasing the incidence of infection.

Objective To investigate the effects of total flavonoids of Herba Epimedii(HEF)on the metabolism of typeⅠcollagen and the expression of cathepsin K in the bone of ovariectomized(OVX)rats. Methods Fifty-four female SD rats were allocated into 6 groups;OVX group,sham operation group,OVX rats followed by three doses of HEF(40,80 and 160 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1))and nilestriol(0.1 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1))for 12 weeks respectively.Bone mineral density(BMD)of whole body was determined by dual-energy X-ray absoptiometry.The level of cross-linked N-telopeptide of typeⅠcollagen(NTx)in the urine were determined by ELISA.The amounts of typeⅠcollagen protein and cathepsin K protein in bone tissue were detected by immunohistochemical method and Western blotting.Results Compared with OVX group,the total BMD values in the HEF treated groups were increased(all P＜0.05),and the expression levels of typeⅠcollagen in three HEF treated groups rose significantly in a dose-dependent manner after 12 week,and simultaneously,both the expression of cathepsin K in bone and the level of NTx/Cr were reduced markedly(P＜0.05),being most significant(P＜0.01)in the group treated with the highest dose of HEF(160 mg?kg~(-1)?d~(-1)).Conclusion HEF seems to be able to elevate BMD and improve bone quality of rats via promoting synthesis and inhibiting proteolysis and absorption of typeⅠcollagen in the bone.

Objective To discuss the techniques and the prevention and cure of preoperative complications of the endovascular embolization in managing the intracranial aneurysms. Methods A total of 90 aneurysms in 88 patients were treated by detachable coils embolization. The clinical results and the management of complications were reported. Results Seventy aneurysms were occluded at 100%, 13 aneurysms at 90% to 95% and 5 aneurysms at only 80. The perioperative complications occurred in 9 patients, including the coil escaping from the aneurysm sac into its parent artery in 3 patients, re-rupturing of aneurysm in 4 patients during operation and serious vasospasm in 2 patients. Two patients died. Conclusion The endovascular embolization is a safe, effective and micro invasive method in managing intracranial aneurysms. The exact embolizing techniques chosen are very important to improve the curative results and decrease the complications of embolization of intracranial aneurysms.

Alternative Splicing ; Apoptosis ; Cell Cycle ; Cell Proliferation ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21 ; metabolism ; Hep G2 Cells ; Humans ; Inhibitor of Growth Protein 1 ; Intracellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; physiology ; Nuclear Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; physiology ; Plasmids ; Protein Isoforms ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2 ; metabolism ; Recombinant Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Transfection ; Tumor Suppressor Protein p53 ; metabolism ; Tumor Suppressor Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; physiology ; bcl-2-Associated X Protein ; metabolism

Adenocarcinoma ; pathology ; Adenocarcinoma, Papillary ; pathology ; Aged, 80 and over ; Carcinoma, Renal Cell ; pathology ; Duodenal Neoplasms ; pathology ; Humans ; Kidney Neoplasms ; pathology ; Lung Neoplasms ; pathology ; Male ; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary ; pathology ; Sarcoma ; pathology ; Stomach Neoplasms ; pathology

Objective To investigate the changes of serum cardiac troponin I(cTnI)and brain natriuretic peptide(BNP)in heart failure of children with pneumonia and their relationship with heart function.Methods Thirty healthy children aged from 5 months to 3 years old were randomly selected with 17 male and 13 female(healthy group).Thirty children with severe heart failure aged from 3 months to 2 years old were selected at the same time with 21 male and 9 female(heart failure group).Thirty children with ordinary pneumonia aged from 3 months to 3 years old were also sampled with 16 male and 14 female(ordinary pneumonia group).The peripheral bloods of 2-3 mL of all children were taken.The BNP level were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and the cTnI level was determined by micro-particle enzyme immunoluminescent.Left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shor-tening(LVFS)were detected by echocardiography.SPSS 11.0 software was used to analyze the data.Results The levels of cTnI [(0.389?0.030) ?g/L] and BNP [(0.572?0.090) ?g/L] of heart failure group increased significantly compared with healthy and ordinary pneumonia group,while their LVEF and LVFS decreased significantly(Pa

This study investigated the "homing" phenomenon in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The "homing" specificity of endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) by establishing an orthotopic implantation model in nude mice. EPCs harvested from the marrow cells were separated by density gradient centrifugation. Fluorescence microscope, flow cytometry (FCM) and double fluorescence staining with FITC-UEA-I and DiI-ac-LDL, were employed to identify the cells. 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) labelling and real-time PCR were used for detecting the expression of CD133 and chemokines to trace and observe the distribution of EPCs. Our results showed that the distribution rate of EPCs was obviously higher than that in other important organs and the negative control group. Detection of CD133 and chemokines yielded similar results in difference tissues. Our experiment confirmed that the chemotaxis of EPCs does exist in HCC. Moreover, HIF-1α, SDF-1 and VEGF might play important roles in the "homing" of EPCs in HCC. EPCs might be a potential candidate for targeting vector of HCC for gene therapy.

OBJECTIVETo investigate therapeutic strategy on septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

METHODSThe clinical data of 6 cases of septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in our department from March 2005 to February 2014 were analyzed. All the patients were male,ranging in age from 18 to 36 years old. After operation, the knee joint became painful and swollen, and ESR and CRP were both increased. Culture of joint fluid allowed the recovery of staphylococcus epidermidis. The patients were dealt with arthroscopic debridement and infusion-drainage. The clinical results were evaluated by Lysholm rating system and range of motion.

RESULTSThe infection of all the patients was controlled. The ESR and CRP both recovered to normal level. The score of Lysholm rating system ranged from 85 to 95,and the range of motion was 120 to 135 degree.

CONCLUSIONArthroscopic debridement combined with infusion-drainage is effective in septic arthritis after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction ; adverse effects ; Arthritis, Infectious ; therapy ; Arthroscopy ; methods ; Blood Sedimentation ; C-Reactive Protein ; analysis ; Debridement ; methods ; Drainage ; Humans ; Male

Objective To investigate the angiographic manifestation of the proper esophageal artery (PEA),the hish risk factom for the presence of the anomalous PEA in hemoptysis and to evaluate the safety of transcatheter aaefial embolization(TAE) of the PEA using gelatin sponge(GS).Methods Selective esophageal arteriography WSS performed in forty-three patients with hemoptysis,including 15 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis,18 cases of bmnchiectasis,7 cases of posttuberculous bronchiectasis and three cases of lung cancer. One case experienced failure of bronchial arterial embolization. The angiographic manifestation of the PEAs Was studied.The complications of the procedure and clinical results were observed in the patients who underwent TAE using GS.Results Thirty-nine PEAs were catheterized selectively in 37 patients(86.0%).Eighteen anomalous PEAs(46.2%)were catheterized selectively in 17 patients (45.9%).The anomalous PEAs showed tortuosity,dilatation,hyperplasia,shunting with pulmonary artery and anastomosis with the bronchial artery.All lesions involved basal segment of inferior pulmonary lobar. Bronchiectasis Was the most frequent disease for PEA abnormality. No complications occurred and satisfactory curative effect Was achieved with TAE of the anomalous PEAs.Conclusions It is necessary to perform selective proper esophageal arteriography when the lesion involves basal segment of inferior pulmonary lobar in hemoptysis.Supplemental TAE of the anomalous PEA using GS is safe and valuable in the management of hemoptysis.