Objective To analyze the value of open tension -free hemiorrhaghy ( OTFH) and laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal prosthesis ( LTEP) repair in patients with bilateral inguinal hernia .Methods A retrospective method was used to compare the clinical data of 115 patients with bilateral hernias , of which 61 cases received LTEP and 54 cases underwent OTFH , from June 2011 to December 2013, in our hospital .Results The mean operative time of LTEP group (88.2 ±15.6 min) was longer than the OTFH group(75.7 ±21.6) min (p<0.05).The dura-tion of hospitalization in LTEP group(2.6 ±1.1) day was shorter than OTFH group(4.2 ±2.1) d (p<0.05).Hos-pitalization expense of LTEP group (12 012.0 ±2 325.2) yuan was higher than the OTFH group (9 291.3 ±2 010.1) yuan (p<0.05).The incision pain by VAS points was gradually decreased in 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours after op-eration, and LTEP group was significant lower than OTFH group in the same time point .In LTEP group 3 case had laceration of peritoneum but turn to no other prosthesis , and 2 cases had acute urinary retentions .11 acute urinary re-tentions occurred in OTFH group , and 2 cases had chronic pain in inguinal area and 1 cases of fat liquefaction .No recurrence was found during a follow -up period of 6 to 24 months in both of 2 groups .Conclusion Both LTEP and OTFH are safe and accessible techniques for patients with bilateral inguinal hernia .OTFH is feasible, and has short process and low cost which is suitable for primary hospitals to carry out .OTFH has the advantages of little trauma , faster postoperative recovery and less complications which is worth promoting in future .

Objective: To compare the efficacy of different treatment protocols in treating transient synovitis of the hip (TSH) in children and to optimize the clinical treatment strategy for this condition. Methods: Ninety kids with TSH were divided into a control group, a chiropractic group and a chiropractic plus foot bath group using the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. The control group was treated with conventional traction; the chiropractic group was given chiropractic treatment based on the control group; the chiropractic plus foot bath group was given Chinese medicine foot bath based on the chiropractic group. Traction and foot bath were conducted once daily while chiropractic was done once every other day, all with 14 d as a treatment course for a total of two courses. Changes in the visual analog scale (VAS) score and range of motion (ROM) of the hip joint in the three groups were observed, and the efficacy was compared. Results: The total effective rate was 93.3％ in the chiropractic plus foot bath group, versus 76.7％ in the chiropractic group and 66.7％ in the control group, and the total effective rate was notably higher in the chiropractic plus foot bath group than in the other two groups (both P<0.05). Respectively after the first and second treatment course, the VAS score decreased significantly in each of the three groups compared with that before treatment (all P<0.01), and the ROM of the hip joint in flexion increased significantly (all P<0.01). After two treatment courses, the VAS score was lower in the chiropractic plus foot bath group than in the other two groups (both P<0.05), and its ROM of the hip joint in flexion was larger than that in the other two groups (both P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on traction, chiropractic plus Chinese medicine foot bath can effectively reduce pain and improve motor function of the hip joint in treating TSH.

The effect of water temperature, stocking density and feeding cycle on the growth of Poecilobdella manillensis juvenile was conducted P. manillensis was conducted respectively under different conditions: water temperatures(18, 22, 26, 30,34, 38 degrees C and CT), stocking density (75, 125, 200, 275, 350 individual/L) and feeding cycle(2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 d). After 30 days, survival rate, weight gain rate, specific growth rate were measured. There was a significant correlation between water temperature and specific growth rate (γ = -0.066x2 + 3.543 1x -38.09, R2 = 0.837 9). Based on the regression equation, the specific growth rate of P. manillensis achieved the maximum (9.461 4) at 26.84 degrees C. And the most optimal water temperature was 26-30 degrees C. Meanwhile, the survival rates of P. manillensis was 0 at 38 degrees C in 3 d. There was significant negative correlation between density and specific growth rate (γ = -0.005 7x + 9.197 3, R2 = 0.998 3) and between feeding cycle and specific growth rate (γ = -0.468 2x + 10.574, R2 = 0.998 8).
Animals ; Annelida ; growth & development ; physiology ; Body Size ; Feeding Behavior ; Temperature ; Water ; chemistry

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the value of sialoendoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic obstructive sialadenitis (COS).

METHODS25 patients (34 sides) who complained of recurrent swelling in the salivary gland region were selected for study from Jan. 2003 to Jun. 2003 at the Department of salivary gland diseases, School of Stomatology, Wuhan University, including 19 parotid cases (27 sides) and 6 submandibular gland cases (7 sides); 16 females and 9 males. And their age range was 17 - 77 years, with an average of 43.72 years. Before sialoendoscopy, 22 parotid cases underwent sialography, and 3 submandibular gland sialoliths cases received an additional standard mandibular occlusal film examination.

RESULTSConventional radiographs revealed that 3 cases had submandibular gland radiopaque stones, and 22 had COS. Dilatation of main duct of parotid and submandibular gland were also found in the radiographs. Sialoendoscopy showed: proliferative fibrous materials in the duct; stenosis or dilatation of duct; vasodilatation, erythema on the wall of the duct; mucoid plugs and pyogenic plugs; irregular lumen shape; radiopaque and radiolucent stones.

CONCLUSIONSSialoendoscopy may be a safe, effective, and minimal invasive method in the diagnosis and treatment of COS.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Chronic Disease ; Endoscopy ; methods ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Salivary Gland Diseases ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVE: To explore the change and influence factors of quality of life QOL for drug abusers who accepted methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). METHODS: The questionnaire of QOL-BRIEF was used to measure the level of QQL when patients just entered the study and 6 months after the treatment respectively. The effect of therapy and characteristic of patients on change of QOL was analyzed. RESULTS: The scores in physiological domain, psychological domain, and the total score obviously increased after the treatment. There was no significant difference in the change of QOL between the patients of different dose groups. The QOLs of males and patients with long-time drug use improved significantly after the treatment. CONCLUSION MMT can raise the QOL of drug abusers. Gender and time of drug use may be the risk factors of QOL improvement.
Female ; Humans ; Male ; Methadone ; administration & dosage ; Opioid-Related Disorders ; drug therapy ; Quality of Life ; Substance Withdrawal Syndrome ; drug therapy ; Surveys and Questionnaires

AIMTo evaluate the pharmacokinetic profiles of the pharmacologically active primary amine metabolite of sibutramine, N-di-desmethyl sibutramine (BTS 54505) in Chinese origin.

METHODSAccording to a randomized cross-over design, a single oral dose of 20 mg of sibutramine hydrochloride capsule was given to 20 healthy Chinese young volunteers. After dosing, serial blood samples were collected for a period of 72 h. BTS 54505 concentration in plasma was analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry.

RESULTSVarious pharmacokinetic parameters including AUC0-t, AUC0-infinity, Cmax, Tmax, T1/2, Kelm and MRT were determined for both test and reference capsules and found to be in good agreement with literature values.

CONCLUSIONThe test and reference sibutramine capsules were bioequivalent.

Administration, Oral ; Adult ; Area Under Curve ; Biological Availability ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; methods ; Cross-Over Studies ; Cyclobutanes ; administration & dosage ; blood ; pharmacokinetics ; Humans ; Male ; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors ; administration & dosage ; pharmacokinetics ; Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization

Objective to explore the current situation and related influencing factors on the retention time of patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Methods Information on basic situation and daily treatment of the patients were collected from the 7 MMT clinics opened in the pro-two batch in Hunan province. Retention rate and influencing factors were analyzed. Results (1) The retention rates after 6 and 12 months of MMT became 72.06% and 49.65% respectively. (2) The retention rates of high-dosage group and low-dosage group were 85.03% and 68.03% after 6 months on MMT program while became 60.48% and 46.28% after 12 months of MMT respectively. (3) The mean retention time of HIV+ patients and HIV- patients were 9.46 months and 8.62 months respectively during the 12 months follow-up observation, showing a significant difference. (4) Patients who took large dose methadone, did not share needles, at older age or HIV+ , were prone to keep MMT at a long period. Conclusion The retention rates for 6 months and 12 months in the MMT program in Hunan province were similar to the national data. Dose, type of drug abuse, age and HIV status were related to the period of retention.

Objective: To analyze the features and patterns of acupoint selection in acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) by data mining technique. Methods:Relevant clinical studies published before 25 June, 2017 were searched in databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), China National Knowledge infrastructure (CNKI), and Wanfang Academic Journal Full-text Database (Wanfang). Results:A total of 122 papers were included, involving 69 points. It was found that the top three points on the frequency list were Zusanli (ST 36), Zhongwan (CV 12) and Weishu (BL 21). The points selected were distributed in 11 meridians, in which the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming, Conception Vessel, and Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang ranked the top and accounted for 74.0％ of the total frequency. Of the involved specific points, Five Shu-Transmitting points, crossing points and Back-Shu points ranked the top, accounting for 47.1％. The analysis of association pattern has shown that Zusanli (ST 36) and Zhongwan (CV 12) won the highest support rate in the paired groups; Zusanli (ST 36), Weishu (BL 21) and Zhongwan (CV 12) had the highest support rate among the point groups. The Five Shu-Transmitting points and the Lower He-Sea points had the highest support rate among the specific point groups. Conclusion: The data mining results of the studies on acupuncture-moxibustion for CAG are substantially in line with the acupuncture-moxibustion treatment theories in traditional Chinese medicine. The results can reflect the acupoint selection patterns in treatment of CAG and provide reference for acupuncture-moxibustion treatment of CAG in clinic.

Objective:To evaluate the optimization efficacy of pressure-volume (P-V) curve-based individualized lung-protective ventilation strategy combined with pressure-controlled ventilation-volume guaranteed (PCV-VG) mode (LPVS+ PCV-VG) for one-lung ventilation (OLV) in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of lung cancer.Methods:Seventy American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classificationⅡ-Ⅲ patients, aged 65-74 yr, with body mass index of 18-24 kg/m 2, undergoing elective thoracoscopic radical resection of lung cancer, were divided into 2 groups ( n=35 each) using a random number table method: PCV-VG group and LPVS+ PCV-VG group. Blood samples were collected from the radial artery for blood gas analysis before induction of general anesthesia (T 0), at 5 min of two lung ventilation after endotracheal intubation (T 1), at 30 min of OLV (T 2), at the end of OLV (T 3), and at 5 min of two lung ventilation in supine position (T 4). Ppeak, mean airway pressure (Pmean) and dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) were recorded. The use of antibiotics, lung-related complications and rehabilitation were recorded within 7 days after operation. Results:Compared with PCV-VG group, PaO 2, PaCO 2 and Cdyn were significantly increased at T 2-4, Ppeak was decreased at T 2, 3, Pmean was increased at T 3, the requirement for antibiotics within 7 days after operation was decreased, the incidence of 1 grade lung-related complications was decreased, and the thoracic drainage tube indwelling time and length of hospital stay were shortened in LPVS+ PCV-VG group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Individualized LPVS based on P-V curve combined with PCV-VG mode provides better efficacy for OLV in elderly patients undergoing radical resection of lung cancer.