OBJECTIVE To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanism of Zhuang medicine Tongfeng li’an capsules on gouty arthritis in combination with in vivo and in vitro experiments. METHODS Sixty rats were randomly divided into normal group， model group， positive control group （27 mg/kg allopurinol+0.27 mg/kg colchicine）， Tongfeng li’an capsules low- dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups （2.2， 4.5， 9.0 g/kg）， with 10 rats in each group. Except for normal group， gouty arthritis model of rats was induced in other groups. Rats in each administration group were given corresponding drugs intragastrically， and rats in the normal group and model group were given equal volume of water intragastrically for 14 consecutive days. The degree of ankle joint swelling， serum level of interleukin-1β （IL-1β） and protein expressions of nuclear factor kappa-B （NF-κB） in synovial tissue were detected， and the histopathological changes of synovium tissue in the ankle joint of rats were observed. The inflammation model was established by stimulating RAW264.7 cells with lipopolysaccharide. After Tongfeng li’an capsules （62.5， 125， 250 μg/mL） were given， the levels of nitric oxide （NO）， reactive oxygen species （ROS） and IL-1β in the cells and protein expression of NF-κB were detected， and NF-κB localization in the cells was also determined. RESULTS Results of in vivo experiment showed that compared with normal group， the swelling degree of the ankle joint， serum IL-1β level and protein expression of NF-κB in synovium tissue were all increased significantly in model group （P＜0.05）； pathological changes such as synovial hyperplasia， edema， vascular congestion， capillary hyperplasia， and increased inflammatory cells were observed. Compared with model group， the levels of above indexes were all decreased significantly in Tongfeng li’an capsules high-dose group （P＜0.05）， and most of the above indexes were significantly reduced in Tongfeng li’an capsules medium-dose and low-dose groups （P＜0.05）； synovial hyperplasia of the ankle joint improved， and the infiltration of inflammatory cells 2019BS044） decreased. Results of in vitro experiment showed that Tongfeng li’an capsule could significantly reduce the levels of NO， ROS and IL-1β and protein expression of NF-κB（P＜0.01）， and inhibit NF- κB nucleation. CONCLUSIONS Tongfeng li’ancapsules have good anti-inflammatory effect on gouty arthritis， and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB signaling pathway activity.

Objective:To explore the effect of regional nerve block anesthesia for elderly patients with traumatic tibia and fibula fractures.Methods:Ninety-three elderly patients with tibia and fibula fractures undergone surgical treatment were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 47 and 46 patients, respectively, in each group.The control group received general anesthesia and the observation group received a regional nerve block.Results:There was no difference in operative time between the two groups[(42.2±5.4)min and(43.3±5.7)min, t=0.953, P=0.343].The time to recovery of consciousness[(11.2±2.6)min and(14.5±2.8)min, t=5.714, P<0.001]and the volume of intraoperative infusion[(415.6±27.5)ml/L and(686.6±36.3)ml/L, t=40.626, P<0.001]were lower and patients' blood pressure and respiratory rate were also lower at skin incision, fracture fixation, end of surgery and 30 min after surgery in the observation group than in the control group.The levels of Glu, IL-6 and COR were higher than those in the control group(all P<0.05).The incidence of complications was 2.13% in the observation group and 15.22% in the control group( χ2=5.07, P<0.05). Conclusions:Elderly patients with traumatic tibia and fibula fractures receive beneficial anesthetic effects with the regional nerve block technique, with stable hemodynamics, mild stress response and minor adverse reactions.

Objective:To explore the association between short-term exposures to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) on blood lipids in the elderly. Methods:In this panel study, five repeated measurements were performed on 76 people aged 60-69 in Jinan city. Each participant had a PM 2.5 monitor for 72 hours before each health examination, including a questionnaire survey, physical examination, and biological sample collection. Serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were examined, and non-HDL-C concentrations were calculated by subtracting HDL-C from TC. The generalized linear mixed-effects model was used to quantify the association of personal PM 2.5 exposure at different lag with blood lipids and dyslipidemia. Results:The age of 70 participants was (65.0±2.8) years, of which 48.6% (34/70) were males. The BMI of participants was (25.0±2.5) kg/m 2. Their TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C, and non-HDL-C concentrations were (5.75±1.32), (1.55±0.53), (3.27±0.94), (1.78±0.52), and (3.97±1.06) mmol/L, respectively. Generalized linear mixed-effects model showed that after adjusting for confounding factors, at lag 72 hours, each 10 μg/m 3 increase in PM 2.5 was associated with the percentage change in TC, LDL-C, HDL-C and non-HDL-C about 1.77% (95% CI: 1.22%-2.32%), 1.90% (95% CI: 1.18%-2.63%), 1.99% (95% CI: 1.37%-2.60%) and 1.74% (95% CI: 1.11%-2.37%), and the OR values (95% CI) of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperbetalipoproteinemia were 1.11 (1.01-1.22), 1.33 (1.03-1.71) and 1.15 (1.01-1.31), respectively. Conclusion:There is a significant association of short-term PM 2.5 exposure with the concentration of blood lipids and the risk of dyslipidemia in the elderly.

Objective:To explore the association between short-term exposures to fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) on blood lipids in the elderly. Methods:In this panel study, five repeated measurements were performed on 76 people aged 60-69 in Jinan city. Each participant had a PM 2.5 monitor for 72 hours before each health examination, including a questionnaire survey, physical examination, and biological sample collection. Serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were examined, and non-HDL-C concentrations were calculated by subtracting HDL-C from TC. The generalized linear mixed-effects model was used to quantify the association of personal PM 2.5 exposure at different lag with blood lipids and dyslipidemia. Results:The age of 70 participants was (65.0±2.8) years, of which 48.6% (34/70) were males. The BMI of participants was (25.0±2.5) kg/m 2. Their TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C, and non-HDL-C concentrations were (5.75±1.32), (1.55±0.53), (3.27±0.94), (1.78±0.52), and (3.97±1.06) mmol/L, respectively. Generalized linear mixed-effects model showed that after adjusting for confounding factors, at lag 72 hours, each 10 μg/m 3 increase in PM 2.5 was associated with the percentage change in TC, LDL-C, HDL-C and non-HDL-C about 1.77% (95% CI: 1.22%-2.32%), 1.90% (95% CI: 1.18%-2.63%), 1.99% (95% CI: 1.37%-2.60%) and 1.74% (95% CI: 1.11%-2.37%), and the OR values (95% CI) of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and hyperbetalipoproteinemia were 1.11 (1.01-1.22), 1.33 (1.03-1.71) and 1.15 (1.01-1.31), respectively. Conclusion:There is a significant association of short-term PM 2.5 exposure with the concentration of blood lipids and the risk of dyslipidemia in the elderly.

Evaluate the effect of the fresh air purification system on the improvement of indoor PM 2.5 levels in a primary school classroom in Jinan City, Shandong Province. Our purpose is to explore the optimal operating time of the fresh air system and the main factors that affect the fresh air purification system to improve indoor air quality. From December 9, 2019 to December 10, 2019, two classrooms of the same area on the third floor of a primary school building in Jinan City, Shandong Province were selected as monitoring points. During the operation of the fresh air purification system, the PM 2.5 concentration in the classroom is reduced by an average of 48.1%-61.5% compared to the outdoor PM 2.5 concentration. After running for about 2 hours, the indoor PM 2.5 concentration decreased to a relatively stable concentration level. The operating time of the fresh air purification system, student activities between classes, indoor temperature, indoor relative humidity, and outdoor PM 2.5 concentration are important factors that affect the indoor particulate removal rate. In the case of a certain amount of fresh air and indoor area, closing doors and windows and appropriately extending the operation time of the fresh air purification system can improve the air quality in the classroom to a certain extent and protect the health of students.

Evaluate the effect of the fresh air purification system on the improvement of indoor PM 2.5 levels in a primary school classroom in Jinan City, Shandong Province. Our purpose is to explore the optimal operating time of the fresh air system and the main factors that affect the fresh air purification system to improve indoor air quality. From December 9, 2019 to December 10, 2019, two classrooms of the same area on the third floor of a primary school building in Jinan City, Shandong Province were selected as monitoring points. During the operation of the fresh air purification system, the PM 2.5 concentration in the classroom is reduced by an average of 48.1%-61.5% compared to the outdoor PM 2.5 concentration. After running for about 2 hours, the indoor PM 2.5 concentration decreased to a relatively stable concentration level. The operating time of the fresh air purification system, student activities between classes, indoor temperature, indoor relative humidity, and outdoor PM 2.5 concentration are important factors that affect the indoor particulate removal rate. In the case of a certain amount of fresh air and indoor area, closing doors and windows and appropriately extending the operation time of the fresh air purification system can improve the air quality in the classroom to a certain extent and protect the health of students.

Objective:To investigate the analgesic effects of Dexmedetomidine combined with Ropivacaine for abdominal fascia block(AFB, with transverse abdominis plane block and rectus abdominis sheath block)in elderly patients undergone open surgery for colon cancer.Methods:This was a prospective study.Fifty elderly patients following ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ open surgery for colon cancer were randomly divided into Group R and Group RD.Patients in Group R were treated with Ropivacaine for AFB, and those in Group RD were given Dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg and Ropivacaine.All patients received Morphine-based patient-controlled intravenous analgesia(PCIA)after surgery.The total dose of postoperative Morphine, the time to first required use of Morphine, and the visual analog score(VAS)at 4, 8, 16, and 24 h after surgery were compared between the two groups.Results:Compared with Group R, patients in Group RD were associated with a significantly decreased total amount of Morphine at 24 h after surgery [25(20-32)mg vs.30(22-38)mg, Z=5.00, P<0.001], a lower VAS at 4 h [17(15-19) vs.36(23-39), Z=23.04, P<0.001]and 8 h after surgery [20(18-22) vs.41(38-55), Z=25.47, P<0.001], a longer time to first required use of Morphine [233(204-256)min vs.183(167-195)min, Z=4.367, P<0.001], and less postoperative nausea and vomiting(20.0% vs.48.0%, P=0.037). Conclusions:For elderly patients after colon cancer surgery, transverse abdominis plane and rectus sheath block with Dexmedetomidine plus Ropivacaine can enhance the analgesic effect, prolong the time of effective analgesia, reduce the amount of Morphine used postoperatively, and is beneficial for early recovery.

Objective: To investigate the association of ambient fine particulate matters (PM_2.5) exposure with anxiety in middle-aged and elderly people in China. Methods: Using a stratified random sampling method, 5 997 middle-aged and elderly people (aged 40-89) who resided in the region for more than 2 years and had no hearing or language impairment were selected from 32 districts/counties in the key areas for air pollution prevention and control in China from October 10^th, 2017 to February 7^th, 2018. Information about demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors and health status were collected by questionnaire survey and physical examination. The anxiety symptoms were assessed by 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scales. Three-year moving average concentrations of PM_2.5 were calculated to estimate exposure level. The multivariate logistic regression model was conducted to assess the association between PM_2.5 exposure and anxiety. The interaction of age, gender, overweight, education, smoking, drinking and chronic diseases was also analyzed by likelihood ratio test. Results: There were 2 995 (49.94%) males subjects, 4 092 (68.23%) subjects with education of secondary school or above and 2 576 (42.95%) subjects with self-reported chronic diseases among the 5 997 middle-aged and elder participants. The prevalence of anxiety was 6.64% (n=398). The mean±SD of 3-year moving average concentrations of PM_2.5, O₃ and SO₂ were (53.50±13.38), (90.58±13.26) and (40.29±12.56) μg/m³, respectively. PM_2.5 had significantly association with anxiety, and the corresponding OR value was 1.17 (95%CI: 1.05,1.31) with a 10 μg/m³ increment of 3-year moving average concentrations of PM_2.5. Compared with female (OR (95%CI)=1.07 (0.93,1.23)), those with no chronic diseases (OR (95%CI)=1.06 (0.93,1.20)) and those with primary school degree or below (OR (95% CI)=0.90 (0.75,1.09)), the association between PM_2.5 and anxiety was stronger among male (OR (95%CI)=1.35 (1.12,1.63)) and those with chronic diseases (OR (95%CI)=1.77 (1.31,2.38)), middle school education (OR (95%CI)=1.43 (1.22,1.67)), college education and above (OR (95%CI)=1.68 (1.05, 2.67)), all the P interaction values were <0.05. Conclusion PM_2.5 exposure has significantly positive association with anxiety. The associations are stronger in male, people with higher educational qualifications and patients with chronic diseases.

Objective To investigate the effect of Dexmedetomidine on postoperative impairment of cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery under wireless analgesia.Methods Eighty elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery in our hospital from May 2017 to April 2018 were randomly divided into the S group(n=40)receiving Sufentanil under wireless analgesia,and the DS group receiving Dexmedetomidine as add-on to the therapy for S group.The mini-mental state examination(MMSE) score,postoperative pain degree,and serum levels of interleukin(IL)-1,IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,as well as adverse reactions were compared between the two groups,preoperatively and postoperatively.Results MMSE score was higher in the DS group than in the S group at 1 and 3 days after operation[(26.85±1.20)vs.(26.33±1.33),(26.65± 1.16)vs.(26.00± 1.29),t =1.795 and 2.370,P =0.038 and 0.010].Pain visual analog scale(VAS)score was lower in the DS group than in the S group at 6 and 12 hours after operation[(4.32±0.64)vs.(4.65±0.77),(4.01±0.45)vs.(4.23±0.59),t=2.138 and 1.875,P=0.018 and 0.032,respectively].At 1 and 3 days after operation,IL-1,IL-6 and TNF-α levels were higher in SD group than in S group (P ＜ 0.05).But,at 5 and 7 days after operation,there was no significant difference in the expression levels of IL-1,IL-6 and TNF between the two groups (P ＞0.05).The incidence of nausea was lower in DS group than in S group(2.5％ vs.15.0％,x2 =3.914,P=0.048),while the incidence of bradycardia was higher in the DS group than in the S group(17.5％ vs.2.5 ％,x2 =5.000,P =0.025).Conclusions Dexmedetomidine not only effectively alleviates the postoperative pain and improves cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic management under wireless analgesia,but also reduces postoperative inflammatory levels.

Objective To investigate the relationship of OPRM1 C354A mutations with the clinical efficacy and toxicity of Morphine in the treatment of cancer pain.Methods We recruited 100 patients with moderate-severe cancer pain treated at our department from January 2016 to December 2016,and divided them into a CA(wild type homozygotes) group,a CG(mutated heterozygotes) group,and a GG (homozygous homozygous) group,according to the allele type of OPRM1 C354A.Regular analgesic doses of Morphine were given to all groups,and VAS scores and adverse reactions at 2,4,8,16,24,aud 48 hours after analgesia were collected and compared among the groups.Results The (OPRM1 C354A mutation groups(CG+GG)had lower VAS scores at every time point,compared with those of the non-mutation group(CA) (2 h:3.61±0.39 vs.4.04±0.52;4 h:3.88±0.41 vs.4.20± 0.15;8 h:3.95±0.32 vs.4.37±0.24;16 h:3.81±0.38 vs.4.33±0.15;24 h:3.84±0.25 vs.4.42± 0.18;and48 h:3.86±0.20 vs.4.41± 0.14) (t=4.648,5.261,7.461,8.454,13.389,and 16.030,respectively,each P=0.000).The incidences of constipation(23.08％ vs.6.25％)and vertigo(25％ vs.8.33％)in the OPRM1 C354A mutation groups(CG+GG)were significantly higher than those in the non-mutation group(CA) (x2 =5.543 and 4.914.P=0.019 and 0.027,respectively).Conclusions Polymorphism of the (PRM1 C354A gene is associated with the clinical efficacy and toxicity of morphine in the treatment of cancer pain.