Objective:To study the therapeutic effect of Liyanling granules on chronic pharyngitis. Methods:The chronic pharyn-gitis rat models were established, and administered orally for 7 days. The influence of Liyanling granules on the pathology of pharyngeal tissue and the contents of PGE2 , IL-1β and TNF-α were observed. The blood was withdrawn to detect the whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity, and the anti-inflammatory effects were observed in two kinds of rat models:foot pad swelling induced by carrageenin and agar-induced chronic granuloma. Results:Liyanling granule could significantly decrease the levels of PGE2 , IL-1βand TNF-α( P<0. 05 or P<0. 01) and the viscosity of blood and plasma(P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), improve the pathological morphology of rat pharynge-al tissues(P<0. 05 or P<0. 01), inhibit the swelling of foot pad induced by carrageenin and the granuloma induced by agar in rats(P<0. 05 or P<0. 01). Conclusion:Liyanling granules has a certain therapeutic effect on chronic pharyngitis in rats, and the mecha-nism may be related with the inhibition of inflammatory cytokines PGE2 ,IL-1β and TNF-α and the improvement of blood rheology.

For the purpose of expanding the analysis scope of medicines,a RPHPLC assay procedure has been established for quantitative analysis of indomethacin in human plasma.Analytical column was YWG C18(?4 6 mm?200mm).Mobile phase was methanol water acetic acid solution(67∶33∶0 1)(v/v) and wavelength of detector was 254nm.The linear relationship,precision,method of extraction and recovery were comparatively investigated by standard blank human plasma spiked with indomethacin.Indomethacin leved in the blood of the healthy volunteers was detected by using this method.The linear range of the method was 0 1～5 0?g?ml -1 .The calibration curve was linear (?=0 9995). The detection limit was 0 02?g?ml -1 (S/N≥3) and the recovery of indomethacin in human blood was between 97 5%～104 2%. Intra and inter day prccision of the mothod were(1 1?0 2)%(n=4) and(2 7?0 6)%(n=4)respectively.The CV% were no more than 3 0% (n=4).The method shows a high sensitivity,precision,fast and excellent selectivity.Thus it is suitable for investigation of the indomethacin in human blood and its toxicological analysis as well as the pharmacokinetic study.

Objective To investigate the value of multi-slice spiral CT (MSCT) in diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma. Methods MSCT images of 42 cases of colorectal carcinoma proved by surgery and pathology were retrospectively analyzed. Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) in all cases, and curved planar reconstruction (CPR), shaded surface display (SSD), CT virtual colonoscopy (CTVC) and Raysum were performed in some of the cases. MSCT findings were analyzed in comparison with operative and pathologic features. Results The detecting rate and quatitative rate of colorectal carcinomas with MSCT were 100%,respectively.The accurate rates were 82.9%(29/35) and 100%(7/7) in detection of invasion of surrounding structures and metastasis in abdominal organs respectively,the sensitivity and specificity for detetion of lymph node metastasis were 71%(22/31) and 100% with MSCT imaging.Conclusion MSCT scan with multiform reconstruction techniques can make definite diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma, which is helpful for treatment plan.

Objective Investigation and analysis of intelligence and psychomotor function in children born after implementingt universal salt iodization(USI). Methods Historical serious illness areas of water iodine below 10μg/L were selected as study sites, water iodine in 50 - 100 μg/L in the historical non-endemic areas were as control points in Henan, 2008. Cluster sampling was used to select children aged 6 - 15 years as observing subjects,IQ were measured with CRT- Man Test(CRT-C2). A "Tianjin Medical psychomotor test battery" (JPB) was carry out to test psychomotor function. Results In IDD regions 230 children were surveyed post-USI and 1284 children preUSI. The IQs post and pre USI were 99.3 and 99.9, respectively, and the proportion of IQ ≤69 were 2.17%(6/230) and 2.80%(36/1284), respectively. In non-IDD regions 650 children were surveyed post-USI and 2079children pre-USI. The IQs post and pre USI were 95.3 and 93.8, respectively, and the proportion of IQ ≤ 69 were 2.31%(15/650) and 3.37%(70/2079), respectively. In IDD regions, the abnormal rate of T scores and damage index post USI were 3.6%(2/56), 5.3%(3/56), respectively, significantly lower than pre USI [18.1%(29/160),18.1%(29/160), x2 = 7.54, 6.86, all P ＜ 0.01]. Conclusions USI could increase the IQs of children and decrease the positive rate of JPB, and significantly improve the quality of whole nation and persistently eliminating IDD.

ObjectiveTo observe the effect of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) on older stroke patients in ability of activities of daily living (ADL).Methods50 older stroke patients were randomly divided into the rehabilitation group and control group. The rehabilitation group was treated with motor function exercise and ADL training, while the control group only took medicine. Two groups were evaluated with Barthel index before and after treatment. ResultsScores of Barthel index on the rehabilitation group were higher than that on the control group after treatment, and there was a significantly difference between two groups (P<0.01). Conclusions CBR has the significant effect on improving ADL in older stroke patients.

Drug therapy is one of the efficient methods for prostate cancer treatment. However, drug resistance greatly hindered the treatment of prostate cancer patients. Herein, the mechanisms of drug resistance in prostate cancer have been exhaustively reviewed, and that can provide an alternative strategy and new targets for anti-prostate cancer therapy.
Drug Resistance, Neoplasm ; Humans ; Male ; Prostatic Neoplasms ; drug therapy

Objective To observe the effect of arthroscopic meniscectomy for symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus and the importance of early treatment. Methods Arthroscopic meniscectomy was performed on 29 patients (31 knees) with symptomatic discoid lateral meniscus. Partial meniscectomy was performed on 27 knees, subtotal meniscectomy on 4 knees with tear on the edge of meniscus. Results The operations on all 31 knees were successful without complications. The mean Lysholm score was 95.6 (87-100) during the follow-up, which was significantly higher than that before the operation (65.7, range 36-78; P

[Objective] To investigate the change of liver histology, proliferation of BDEC, and expression of TGF-β in different stages of liver chelestusis. [Methods] ①Rat cholestatic livers were induced by common bile duct ligation (BDL) and separated into 3 groups, namely control group (DO), 7 days after BDL group (DT), and 18 days after BDL group (D18). ② Histological changes of livers in different groups were evaluated based on Knodell HAI score. ③ Real-time PCR was used to detect the expression of TGF-β in liver tissue and isolated BDEC in different groups. ④ Statistically analyzing the correlation between Knedell HAl score and the levels of TGF-β_1 mRNA. ⑤ In vitro study was performed to investigate the effect of TGF-β_1 on an immortalized mouse intrahepatic bililary epithelial cell line (mIBEC). [Results] (I) Knedell HAI score and the proliferation of intrahepatic bile ducts increased as the liver cholestasis aggravated. ② The levels of TGF-β_1, TGF-β_2, and TGF-β_3 mRNA were significantly up-regulated in liver tissues and BDEC as the liver cholestasis aggravated. ③ Positive correlation was found between Knedell fibrotic score and the levels of TGF-β_1 mRNA in liver tissues and BDEC(r=0.9376, P<0.05 and r=0.9682, P < 0.01). ④ In vitro study showed that TGF-β_1 inhibited the proliferation of mIBEC. [Conclusion] ① Liver injury, biliary proliferation, and the levels of TGF-β mRNA expression increased as liver cholestasis aggravated. ② The interaction of TGF-β_1 and BDEC plays an important role in the pathogenesis of BDL induced cholestatic liver disease. ④ Up-regulated expression of TGF-β_1 mRNA in the proliferated BDEC participates in the formation of BDL induced cholestatic liver fibrosis.

In order to improve the quality of teaching in medical genetics,we adopted a lot of measures in medical genetics teaching program according to the requirements of basic course and the characteristics of lower grade undergraduates.Firstly,cultivating students' awareness of genetic diseases; Secondly,integrating related courses and selecting teaching contents seriously; Thirdly,guiding the class by introducing cases of illness.The results showed that these methods can promote the understanding of medical genetics and improve the quality of study in lower grade undergraduates.

BACKGROUND:Compared with smooth titanium, titania nanotubes cannot only induce mesenchymal stem cels osteogenic differentiation and promote bone integration, but also be used as drug nanocarriers. OBJECTIVE:To prepare dexamethasone-loaded titania nanotube system and to test its drug release characteristics. METHODS:Titania nanotubes were prepared by electrochemical anodic oxidation, and dexamethasone was dripped onto the prepared titania nanotubes. Subsequently layer by layer self-assembly technology was employed to fabricate gelatin/chitosan multilayered structure on the prepared samples. Scanning electron microscope and contact angle test were carried out during the process of building the gelatin/chitosan multilayered structure. The drug release was measured by a ultraviolet spectrophotometer. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Under the scanning electron microscopy, the fabricated titania nanotubes had integral structure with even tube size of about 70 nm and arranged regularly, and the nanotubes were completely covered and sealed by the gelatin/chitosan multilayered membrane. Contact angle test results showed that ever since the fifth layer, contact angles changed alternately and displayed a zigzag profile. Ultraviolet spectrophotometer test results showed that when cultured for 3 hours, the cumulative drug release was about 32.7% and demonstrated an initial burst folowed by sustained release. When cultured for 24 hours, the cumulative drug release about 52.3%. However, after cultured for 7 days, little drug release was detected. And there was about 8.0%-10.0% dexamethasone of initial loading preserved in nanotubes.