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Objective To investigate the effects on catgut embedding therapy combined with traditional Chinese medicine on the patients with insomnia and TCM pattern of no connection of heart and kidney.Methods One hundred and ten patients with insomnia and TCM pattern of no connection of heart and kidney were were divided into the catgut embedding therapy group and traditional Chinese medicine group (n=55, repectively). Traditional Chinese medicine group was treated by theLiuwei-Dihuang pills andJiaotaipills, while the catgut embedding therapy group was treated with catgut embedding therapy based on the treatement of TCM groups. Pittsburgh Sleep Index (PSQI) was the outcome for analysis.Results The total effect rate (89.09%vs. 67.27%,χ2=7.674,P<0.01) in catgut embedding therapy group was significantly higher than that in traditional Chinese medicine group. The catgut embedding therapy group were significantly better than the traditional Chinese medicine group in the total score of PSQI (6.71 ± 3.55vs.8.32 ± 2.48,t=2.757,P<0.05), sleep time (0.86 ± 1.11vs. 1.29 ± 0.88,t=2.251,P<0.05), sleep efficiency (0.13 ± 0.7vs. 0.43 ± 0.55,t=2.477,P<0.05), hypnotic drugs (0.93 ± 0.77vs. 1.41 ± 0.81,t=3.185,P<0.05) and daytime dysfunction(1.14 ± 0.61vs. 1.59 ± 0.60,t=3.900,P<0.05). Conclusion Catgut embedding combining traditional Chinese medicine showed better effect than the TCM alone on the patients with insomnia and TCM pattern of no connection of heart and kidney.
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This study aims to investigate the effect of total flavones of Fructus Chorspondiatis (TFFC) on the mRNA and protein expression of collagen type I and III of rat cardiac fibroblasts (CFs) induced by angiotensin II (Ang II), and explore its anti-myocardial fibrosis molecular mechanism. Neonatal rat CFs were prepared from Sprague-Dawley rats (1-3 d after birth). The expression of collagen type I and III mRNA and protein were measured by RT-PCR and Western blotting, respectively. The study showed that stimulation of neonatal rat CFs with 100 nmol.L-1 of Ang II for 72 h resulted in a significant increase of the expression of collagen type I and III mRNA and protein. The changes on the expression level were blocked by TFFC. The results demonstrated that TFFC can inhibit myocardial fibrosis induced by Ang II in rats, which is probably associated with the collagen type I and III mRNA and protein levels up-regulated by Ang II, and TFFC was shown to decrease the expression levels of collagen type I and III mRNA and protein.
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Objective To assess polymerase chain reaction(PCR)combined with restriction fragment length polymorphism(RFLP)and gene sequencing technologies in the detection and typing of HPV DNA.Methods Tissue specimens were collected from skin diseases and venereal disease in perianal or genitals.PCR was performed with HPV DNA general primers(MY09/11)in tissue samples. Positive fragments of HPV DNA were purified and digested by restriction enzymes.The digested fragments were typed by po]yacrylamide gel electrophoresis(PAGE).The Resultswere verified by direct sequencing.Results In 50 clinical samples there were 35 HPV DNA positive,including 26 from patients with condyloma acuminatum,8 from patients with bowenoid papulosis,and 1 from patients with squamous cell carcinoma.In HPV DNA positive samples,19 were HPV6,3 were HPV11,8 were HPV16,4 were HPV6 and HPV 11,and I was HPV62.Sequencing Resultswere in accordance with the PCR-RFLP Results .Conclusion PCRRFLP method is effective in the detection and typing of HPV DNA.
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Objective To investigate the expression of integrin α6 mRNA in skin lesions of patients with condyloma acuminata. Methods Sixty outpatients with condyloma acuminate, including 30 primary cases and 30 recurrent cases were enrolled in the study;30 non-condyloma acuminate patients undergoing circumcision were used as normal controls. The expression of integrin α6 mRNA in condyloma acuminata lesions of primary and recurrent cases, as well as in skin samples of normal controls were determined by RTPCR. ANOVA was used to compare the differences among the groups, and Student-Newman-Keuls test(q test)was used for pairwise comparisons. Results Relative contents of integrin α6 mRNA(integrin α6/GAPDH)in normal controls, primary and recurrent condyloma acuminata lesions were 0.25±0.10, 0.79±0.16 and 1.07±0.29, respectively, and the difference was of statistical significance(F=127.687, P=0.001). Conclusion Integrin α6 may be associated with the pathogenesis and recurrence of condyloma acuminate, which may provide a new target for prevention and treatment of the disease.
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OBJECTIVE: To reduce and standardize drug repercussion and to guarantee rational,safe,economic and effective drug use on patients.METHODS: 449 records of drug repercussion in outpatient pharmacy of our hospital from Mar.to Nov.in 2009 were statistically analyzed to explore corresponding countermeasures.RESULTS: Drug repercussion was mainly cause by physicians (inadequate communication and false computer operation),patients (medication refusal resulting from inadequate knowledge,admission,discharge and death),drug shortage,wrong charge and other aspects (ADR,medical insurance).CONCLUSION: It is fact that there is drug repercussion.It requires the improvement of relevant system and skill of medical staff,strengthening of service awareness,enhancement of medication guide to avoid occurrence of drug repercussion.
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Objective To investigate the biocompatibility of bone marrow stromal cells(BMSCs) of mice in vitro with silk fibroin materials and to explore a novel scaffold material to fabricate tissue-engineered nerve with introduction of BMSCs.Methods BMSCs were typically isolated from other cells by adherence to plastic.The mice-derived bone marrow stromal cells were cultured on the substrate of silk fibroin fibers and the cell attachment and growth during culture was observed by using light and electron microscopy.Mice-derived BMSCs were also cultured in the silk fibroin extract fluid.The cell ultrastructure was observed by transmission electron microscopy.MTT test was used to detect cell viability in different media for 12,24,48,72 hours and 7 days respectively(the test was repeated 12 times for each group).Flow cytometry was employed to detect BMSCs cell cycle and phenotypes(the test was repeated 3 times).Results BMSCs cells were tightly attached to the silk fibroin fibers and grew along the silk fibroin fibers;some of them enwrapped the silk fibroin fibers and they exhibited either a spherical or spindle shape.The results of transmission electron microscopy,MTT test and flow cytometry analysis showed that there was no significant difference between BMSCs cultured in the silk fibroin extract fluid and those in plain IMDM medium in their morphology,cell viability,proliferation and phenotypes.Conclusion These data indicate that silk fibroin has good biocompatibility with BMSCs and is also beneficial to the survival of BMSCs without exerting any significant cytotoxic effects on their phenotype;thus it's a potential scaffold material to fabricate tissue-engineered nerve with introduction of BMSCs.
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Objective To study the catalytic capability of glucosamirie-Cu( Ⅱ) complex for decomposition of H2O2 and its relative factors. Methods Glucosamine-Cu( Ⅱ ) complex was prepared by the reaction of D-glucosamine hydrochloride with Cu2+ in aqueous solution, then added it into H2O2 solution. The concentration of H2O2 was determined by titrimetric analysis in a regular interval of time, the rate of decomposition of H2O2 was obtained in various conditions. Results Strong catalytic capability of glucosamine-Cu( Ⅱ ) complex was obtained at 30℃ pH 6. 5, the rate of decomposition was over 90% after 12h, and was almost 100% after 24h. Conclusion The complex of glucosamine-Cu( Ⅱ ) showed good catalytic capability for decomposition of H2O2.
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Objectives: To observe the effect of total enteral nutrition (TEN)and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)in aged patients with mechanical ventil ation. Methods: 60 cases of aged patients with mechanical ventilation were randomly divided to TEN group and TPN group.All patients accepted the same amount of calorie and nitrogen. Results: with regard to albumin and hemoglobin levels and nitrogen equilibrium TEN group was superior to parenteral nutrition group ( P 0.05). Conclusions: Enteral nutrition can reduce mechanical ventilation time and lower treatment cost in aged patients.