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Objective: To study the therapeutic effects of Xuesaitong injections on senile coronary heart disease ( CHD) . Methods: Retired veteran cadres and their relations in our unit were enrolled in this study. They were divied into Xuesaitong treatment group (58 cases) and control group ( Salvia Miltiorrhi-za Compound Injections and Venoruton, 34 cases). Follow-up time was 10 days per period of treatment. The symptoms, ECG, serum cholesterol and triglyceride before and after treatment were compared. Results :ECG and serum lipids were significantly improved in Xuesaitong treatment group (P 0.05). Conclusion: Xuesaitong injections have therapeutic effects on senile CHD.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effects of cyclosporin A (CSA) on the level of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expressed by oral fibroblasts (FB).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The fibroblasts were obtained from normal buccal mucosa (NM-FB) and cultured in vitro. Then the levels of ICAM-1 expressed by fibroblasts incubated with or without CSA in the presence of 10% fetal calf serum for 48 hours at 37 degrees C in 5% CO(2) and air were monitored by using cell-based ELISA for ICAM-1.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>We demonstrated that NM-FB had ICAM-1 expression (A = 0.324 +/- 0.030), and after 48 hours incubated with CSA the ICAM-1 levels expressed by oral buccal mucosa fibroblasts were dose-dependently decreased.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>CSA reduces the levels of ICAM-1 expressed by oral mucosal FB, and may be useful in the treatment of some oral mucosal disorders.</p>
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Humans , Cells, Cultured , Cyclosporine , Pharmacology , Dose-Response Relationship, Drug , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Fibroblasts , Cell Biology , Metabolism , Immunosuppressive Agents , Pharmacology , Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 , Mouth Mucosa , Cell Biology , MetabolismABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effect of the autogenous split-thickness cranial bone grafts on treatment of deformity of oral and maxillofacial regions. Methods The split-thickness cranial bone was harvested through the coronal incisions or the parietotemporal region incisions. The bone graft was then fashioned to the appropriate size and configuration and fixed to the regions of defects and deformities. The cranial bone was used to reconstruct facial bone framework or as sustaining bone graft for facial augmentation. Results 31 patients with the oral and maxillofacial deformities or bone defects were repaired with the cranial bone grafts, including 17 cases of orbital floor defects, 6 cases of malunion of the zygoma fractures, 5 cases of secondary deformity after ankylosis of temporomandibular joint, 2 cases of bone reconstruction after tumor resection and 1 case of cleft palate deformity. The followed-up period ranged from 6 months to 7 years, averaging 11 months. There were no complications of infection and extrusion, no obvious bone resorption was observed, and the facial appearance were greatly improved. Only one patient had a small ectropion which persisted three months. After six-month, the ectropion was not obvious. Conclusion Autogenous bone grafts used to reconstruct the defect and deformity of oral and maxillofacial regions can reduce the risks of infection and extrusion, and there is less visible scar and less bone resorption. Skull bone is an ideal source of bone graft material in the oral and maxillofacial deformity.
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OBJECTIVE: A gargle was designed and prepared for treating immune inpairment and anaerobic infection of oral cavity .The method of its quantitative analysis was established and put into clinical use. METHODS: HPLC was used as the quantitative analysis method .The effect on oral lichen planus was clinically observed. RESULTS: The taste of the gargle was well acceptable, and its quality was well controlled.The cure rate for oral lichen planus was 96%. No adverse reactions were found. CONCLUSION: The taste and method of quantitative analysis are well acceptable. The clinical effect is satisfactory.