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Objective To study the characteristics and differences of the amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) and the fractional ALFF (fALFF) of the major disorder depression (MDD) and their first-degree relatives in the resting state by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI),to understand the early brain function in patients with MDD.Methods 3.0T fMRI in the resting state was performed in 10 patients with MDD (the depression group),10 first-degree relatives of MDD (the first-degree relatives group) and 10 healthy volunteers (the control group).A statistics analysis of ALFF and fALFF were performed subsequently.Results The ALFF and fALFF values measured in left cerebellum, left precuneus and left medial prefrontal cortex of MDD group were significantly lower than those of the first-degree relatives group (P<0.05).The ALFF values measured in right posterior cingulate cortex and right superior parietal lobule of MDD group were significantly lower than those of the first-degree relatives group (P<0.05).The ALFF and fALFF values measured in left cerebellum, left precuneus and left superior parietal lobule of MDD group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05).The ALFF values measured in right cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal cortex of MDD group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05).There was no significance difference found in ALFF values between the first-degree relatives group and the control group,the fALFF values measured in left superior parietallobule of the first-degree relatives group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion As the widespread ALFF, fALFF abnormalities of brain in MDD and first-degree relatives of MDD,a hypothesis can be get that these abnormal brain region may be associated with cognitive network disorders and emotional distress in MDD.
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Objective To investigate the effects of Siwu decoction on the learning and memory abilities in mice with blood deficiency and the related mechanism.Methods The mice were randomly divided into five groups:normal control group,model control group,high-,medium-,and low-dose group of Siwu decoction.Blood deficiency mouse model was established by continuously cuttingtailand bleedingin model control group,high-,medium-,and low-dose group of Siwu decoction.The mice in high-,medium-,and low-dose group were intragastrically administrated with Siwu decoction of 2.5,5.0,10.0 g·kg-1 for 14 days,respectively.The erythrocyte counts (RBC),hemoglobin (HGB),red blood cell hematocrit (HCT) were detected before modeling,7 and 14 days after administration.The spatial learning and memory abilities were assessed using the T maze test.The spontaneous activities were assessed using locomotors activity detector.The levels of erythropoietin (EPO) content in serum and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in hippocampal tissue were detected by enzyme-linked immunousorbent assay.Results 5.0 and 10.0 g·kg-1Siwu decoction could increase RBC,HGB,HCT on the 7th and 14th day,2.5 g.kg-1Siwu decoction could increase RBC,HCT on 14th day,and each dosage of Siwu decoction could significantly increase the spontaneous activities of model mice with blood deficiency on the 7th and 14th day as compared with model control group (P ＜0.05 or P ＜0.01).Compared with model control group,the number of errorsin T Maze test were decreased significantly in high-,medium-,and low-dose groups (P ＜ 0.01).And the Siwu decoction had a tendency to reduce the hippocampal AChE levels,but when compared with the model control group there were no statistical differences (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Siwu decoction is benefit formemory and spatial learning in mice with blood deficiency,which may be related with higher serun EPO and lower hippocampal AChE expression.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of Bobath approach applied in early stage on hemiplegia after cerebral infarction. Methods 174 cases of cerebral infarction were treated with Bobath approach and assessed using Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and the patients who accepted rehabilitation within or over a month after stroke were compared. Results After treatment the scores of FMA and MBI were improved more in the patients within a month than those over a month(both P<0.01). Conclusion The Bobath approach is effective on the locomotor function and the activity of daily living in patients with cerebral infarction. The earlier it starts, the better the effect should be.
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Objective To explore effective treatment methods and experience of management and organization in the early period of multiple patients with extensive burns combined with blast injury of the lungs. Methods To summary and analyze the climical date of 16 patients with extensive burns the combined with blast injury and experience of management and organization. Results One patient died of severe blast injury of lung 5 days after,one died of multi-organ dysfunction syndrome, the others recovered well and the burn, healed well. Organization and the course of resuscitating patients were effective, logistic support was strong and all patients were transported and transferred successfully. Conclusion Individualization fluid infusion based on exact clinical observations and increaseing the ratio of colloid fluid would help to prevent shock accompany burst injury of lung. Early and suitable mechanical ventilation mode to improve ventilation/gas exchange function were important measures to manage inhalation injuries. To plan directive salvage schemes for emergency and powerful logistic support,and transporting and transferring patients in time would help to increase treatment efficiency of multiple patients.
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Objective To establish a method of fingerprint analysis on Spica Prunellae by HPLC.Methods The HPLC method was used,chromatographic conditions were Betasil C18 column(250 mm ? 4.6 mm,5 ?m),acetonitrile-0.1% phosphric acid system as mobile phase,0-50 min acetonitrile 10%→25%,50-60 min acetonitrile 25%→32%;flow rate 0.7 mL/min;detective wavelength at 210 nm,column temperature 25 ℃.Results Establishing the fingerprint of Spica Prunellae,16 common peaks were found in the HPLC fingerprint of Spica Prunellae and good similarities with correlation coefficients over 0.95 were found in the fingerprints between the herbs from different sources and standard fingerprint,which could be utilized for the identification of Spica Prunellae.Conclusion The method is accuate,simple,and could be used for the quality control of Spica Prunellae.