Objective To investigate the effects of Danlong Xingnao Prescription on learning and memory ability and microglia activation in rats with vascular dementia(VD)based on HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB pathway.Methods Ten rats were randomly selected from 72 rats as a sham-operation group.The remaining rats were treated with modified bilateral common carotid artery ligation method to prepare the VD model.The 50 successful model rats were randomly divided into model group,nimodipine group(10.8 mg/kg)and Danlong Xingnao Prescription low-,medium-and high-dosage groups(3.7,7.4,14.8 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group.The administration groups were given relevant solution for gavage,the sham-operation group and model group were given the same amount of normal saline for consecutive 28 d.Morris water maze test was performed to evaluate learning and memory abilities of rats,the morphology in the hippocampus were observed by HE staining,the contents of interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α in hippocampal tissue were detect by ELISA,RT-PCR was used to detect high mobility group protein B1(HMGB1),receptor of advanced glycation end product(RAGE),nuclear factor(NF)-κB p65 and regulatory RNase-1(Regnase-1)mRNA expression in hippocampal tissue,immunohistochemistry and Western blot were used to detect the protein expressions of ion calcium binding adapter molecule 1(Iba1),HMGB1,RAGE,NF-κB p65 and Regnase-1 in hippocampal tissue.Results Compared with the sham-operation group,the escape latency of rats was prolonged,and the number of crossings through the original platform was increased in the model group(P<0.01),the pyramidal cells in the hippocampus were reduced and irregularly shaped,with unclear cell and nuclear membranes,and a significant number of necrotic neurons were visible,the contents of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in hippocampal tissue increased(P<0.01),the mRNA expressions of HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 in hippocampal tissue increased(P<0.01),while the mRNA expression of Regnase-1 decreased(P<0.01),the protein expressions of Iba1,HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 increased(P<0.01),while the protein expression of Regnase-1 decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the escape latency of rats was shortened in Danlong Xingnao Prescription groups,the number of crossings through the original platform was reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),the neuronal structure of hippocampal tissue was significantly improved,the number of necrotic neurons was reduced,and the contents of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in hippocampal tissue reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),the mRNA expressions of HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 in hippocampal tissue decreased,the mRNA expression of Regnase-1 increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the protein expression of Iba1,HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 decreased,the protein expression of Regnase-1 increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Danlong Xingnao Prescription can improve the learning and memory ability of VD rats,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting the activation of HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB pathway and increasing Regnase-1 expression,thereby inhibiting the activation of microglia.

Objective To investigate the effects of Danlong Xingnao Prescription on learning and memory ability and microglia activation in rats with vascular dementia(VD)based on HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB pathway.Methods Ten rats were randomly selected from 72 rats as a sham-operation group.The remaining rats were treated with modified bilateral common carotid artery ligation method to prepare the VD model.The 50 successful model rats were randomly divided into model group,nimodipine group(10.8 mg/kg)and Danlong Xingnao Prescription low-,medium-and high-dosage groups(3.7,7.4,14.8 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group.The administration groups were given relevant solution for gavage,the sham-operation group and model group were given the same amount of normal saline for consecutive 28 d.Morris water maze test was performed to evaluate learning and memory abilities of rats,the morphology in the hippocampus were observed by HE staining,the contents of interleukin(IL)-1β,IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α in hippocampal tissue were detect by ELISA,RT-PCR was used to detect high mobility group protein B1(HMGB1),receptor of advanced glycation end product(RAGE),nuclear factor(NF)-κB p65 and regulatory RNase-1(Regnase-1)mRNA expression in hippocampal tissue,immunohistochemistry and Western blot were used to detect the protein expressions of ion calcium binding adapter molecule 1(Iba1),HMGB1,RAGE,NF-κB p65 and Regnase-1 in hippocampal tissue.Results Compared with the sham-operation group,the escape latency of rats was prolonged,and the number of crossings through the original platform was increased in the model group(P<0.01),the pyramidal cells in the hippocampus were reduced and irregularly shaped,with unclear cell and nuclear membranes,and a significant number of necrotic neurons were visible,the contents of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in hippocampal tissue increased(P<0.01),the mRNA expressions of HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 in hippocampal tissue increased(P<0.01),while the mRNA expression of Regnase-1 decreased(P<0.01),the protein expressions of Iba1,HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 increased(P<0.01),while the protein expression of Regnase-1 decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the escape latency of rats was shortened in Danlong Xingnao Prescription groups,the number of crossings through the original platform was reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),the neuronal structure of hippocampal tissue was significantly improved,the number of necrotic neurons was reduced,and the contents of IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in hippocampal tissue reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01),the mRNA expressions of HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 in hippocampal tissue decreased,the mRNA expression of Regnase-1 increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the protein expression of Iba1,HMGB1,RAGE and NF-κB p65 decreased,the protein expression of Regnase-1 increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusion Danlong Xingnao Prescription can improve the learning and memory ability of VD rats,and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting the activation of HMGB1/RAGE/NF-κB pathway and increasing Regnase-1 expression,thereby inhibiting the activation of microglia.

Objective To explore clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment method after Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) secondary malignant.Methods The clinical date of five cases with malignant tumors associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome from June 2014 to January 2017 were analyzed retrospectively in Beijing Friendship Hospital,Capital Medical University.The patients were followed up by phone,outpatient service,and hospitalization.The starting point of the follow-up was the visit date.The patient's death was the end point.The clinical and pathological features,therapy,and postoperative survival were observed.The follow-up deadline was May 2018.Results PJS secondary malignant patients lack clinical specificity.Two cases of five patients accepted endoscopic resection,three cases accepted surgery,and were treated with chemotherapy postoperatively,including 1 case died from tumor progression of 6 months after operation.Tumor recurrence was not found in the rest 4 cases till May 2018.Conclusions Part of the malignant polyp,endoscopic resection is feasible.When endoscopic resection is not feasible,operation treatment is needed;and postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy is needed to improve the long-term prognosis.

Objective To investigate the quality of life (QOL) of dysphagia patients and to analyze its influence factors.Methods One hundred cases of cerebrovascular accident complicating dysphagia in our hospital during 2014 were selected as the research subjects.The Swallowing Disorder Patients Quality of Life Scale (SWAL-QOL) was adopted to conduct the questionnaire investigation and scoring on the patients.Then its influence factors were performed the correlation analysis.Results The lowest individual total score of QOL evaluation was 18 points,the highest score was 49 points,the average total score was 35.33 points.The ten items of lowest score were mainly the food selection,psychological press and fear,while 10 items of highest score were distributed in psychological health,social function and appetite.The correlation analysis showed that swallowing function score and eating way had highest correlation with QOL.Conclusion The dysphagia degree and eating way are the main influencing factors affecting QOL in dysphagia patients.

Objective To investigate the effect of acupuncture combined with buccal electrical stimulation on dysphagia at oral phase after stroke. Methods 40 patients with oral-phase dysphasia after stroke were randomly divided into treatment group (n=20) and control group (n=20). The control group received routine therapy and swallowing training, and the treatment group received acupuncture and electrical stimulation on buccinator in addition. They were assessed with Oral Function Scale and Kubota's Drinking Test before and 20 d after treatment.Results There was no significant difference between both groups before treatment (P>0.05). Both groups improved after treatment (P<0.01), and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture combined with buccal electrical stimulation is satisfactory for oral-phase dysphagia after stroke.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the therapeutic value of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for patients with stages Ⅱ and ⅢA(Only T3N1M0) breast cancer,and assess the relationship of the tumor size and pathologically complete response.MethodA total of 408 breast cancers patients at stages Ⅱ and ⅢA,were studied,which were divided into neoadjuvant chemotherapy group (group A) and control group (group B).All patients of group A received 2-4 cycles NAC with TE scheme in breast cancer.The impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on surgical methods choice,local control rate,5-year overall survival rate and 5-year disease free survival rate were analyzed.ResultsFor patients of stage Ⅱ,the rate of breast conservation significantly increased from 23.6％ to 49.1％ (P =0.000) and there was no significant difference between groups A and B ( P =0.939,0.858 ) in 5-year overall survival rate and disease free survival rate.For patients of stage ⅢA,the 5-year overall survival rate (59.8％ ) and disease free survival rate (51.8％) in group A were greatly higher than that in group B (35.7％ and 27.6％ ) (P =0.000,0.000).The 3-year local relapse and metastasis rate(7.9％ ) was lower than group B (18.4％)(P ＜ 0.05 ).The tumor less than 3.0 cm is easy to achieve pathological complete remission (P =0.001 ).ConclusionsThe neoadjuvant chemotherapy can improve potential rate of breast conservation,reduce the rate of local-regional recurrence rate for the patients with stage Ⅱ and ⅢA breast cancer,and also improve the 5-year survival rate for the patients of stage ⅢA.Patients with clinically complete response or PCR may have higher 5- year overall survival rate and disease free survival rate.Primary tumor size was found to be the significant predictive factor for pathologically complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer,particularly,the small tumor is easy to reach pathologically complete response.

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cystic tumors. Methods The clinical data of 35 patients with pancreatic cystic tumors were retrospectively analyzed. Results The preoperative diagnosis rate was as follows: ultrasound was 28.6% ( 10/35 ), CT 44.4% ( 12/27 ), MRI 70% (7/10). Twenty-eight cases underwent operation and were diagnosed finally by postoperative pathology. Serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) was found in 2 cases, mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) in 9 cases,cystic adenocarcinoma in 7 cases, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm ( IPMN ) in 3 cases, solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) in 7 cases. Twenty-three cases were followed up successfully. The post-operative 5 years survival rate was 62.5% (5/8) in pancreatic cystic adenoma without recurrence. The longest survival time in cystic adenocarcinoma after complete resection was 5 years and 8 months, while in which after incomplete resection was 6 months. The 4 cases of SPT are all alive, and one of them has survived for 4 years as the longest one. Conclusions It is difficult to diagnose the pancreatic cystic neoplasm accurately before operation. CT and MRI may be helpful to make the diagnosis. Surgical resection is the most effective treatment. The enhancement of the communication and cooperation between the related departments, the early diagnosis, and the appropriate operation are needed to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy.