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African herbal medicine is widely utilized with a long history. Most African countries have legalized herbal medicine and established a registration and listing mechanism. The present study firstly described the historical exchange and modern trade of TCM between China and Africa, and briefly described the herbal medicine registration management system of African countries from the regulations and guidelines of herbal medicine management and registration management institutions. Then it compared and analyzed the differences of registration systems in African countries from the following aspects: application materials, registration path, quality control and production, effectiveness evidence and food supplements, as well as summarizing the common points of African herbal medicine registration management. The registration strategy of TCM includes assessing the risk of registered investment, building a multilateral and diversified cooperation network between China and Africa, adhering to integrity and innovation, and promoting the international development of TCM, so as to form a standardized registration path of TCM in Africa and expand the TCM market in Africa.
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Objective:To investigate the predictive value of mechanism Glasgow age blood pressure score (MGAPS), revised trauma score (RTS) and modified rapid emergency medicine score (mREMS) in predicting the mortality risk of patients with acute traumatic brain injury (TBI) within 24 hours.Methods:A case control study was performed for clinical data of 1 156 patients with acute TBI admitted to Affiliated Hospital of Nantong Hospital from January to December of 2020, including 745 males and 411 females; aged 18-100 years [(59.9±15.1)years]. Glasgow coma score (GCS) was 3-15 points [15(9, 15)points]. The patients were divided into death group ( n=87) and survival group ( n=1 069) according to death or not within 24 hours. Vital signs, general data, MGAPS, RTS and mREMS were documented at emergency visit. Differences in the specific scores and severity levels of the patients using the three scoring systems were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted for the three scoring systems based on the specific scores and severity levels of the patients. While the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity, specificity, optimal threshold and Youden index were determined to estimate the value of the three scoring systems in predicting death risk in patients with acute TBI within 24 hours. Results:Death group showed significantly decreased scores in MGAPS [17(12, 19)points] and RTS [5.0(4.1, 6.0)points] and significantly increased score in mREMS [9(7, 12)points] when compared with survival group (all P<0.01). The proportion of moderate- and high-risk patients for MGAPS and proportion of high-risk patients for RTS and mREMS in death group were significantly higher than those in survival group (all P<0.01). As indicated by the ROC curve plotted based on the specific scores, mREMS had the maximum AUC (0.88), followed by MGAPS (0.86) and RTS (0.86); the sensitivity of mREMS, MGAPS and RTS was similar (80.5%, 86.2% and 82.8%, respectively), while mREMS showed the highest specificity (83.4%) compared to MGAPS (78.0%) and RTS (82.3%); the optimum threshold of mREMS, MGAPS and RTS, was 6 points, 6.08 points and 20 points; the Youden index of MGAPS, RTS and mREMS was 0.64, 0.64 and 0.65. As indicated by the ROC curve plotted based on the injury severity, MGAPS had the highest AUC (0.84), followed by RTS (0.70) and mREMS (0.59); MGAPS also had the highest sensitivity (92.0%), higher than RTS (47.1%) and RTS (18.4%); when mREMS showed the highest specificity(98.8%) compared to RTS (93.7%) and MGAPS (68.8%); the optimal threshold of MGAPS, RTS and mREMS was 22 points, 4 points and 13 points; the Youden index of MGAPS, RTS and mREMS was 0.61, 0.41 and 0.17. Conclusions:MGAPS, RTS and mREMS can be predictive in assessing the mortality risk of patients with acute TBI within 24 hours. mREMS has the highest prediction value, with an optimal threshold of 6 points when the risk assessment is made in accordance with specific scores of the patients. MGAPS has the highest prediction value when the risk assessment is assessed by the injury severity.
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This paper analyzes the registration regulations and guidelines of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products in South Africa, summarizes the registration path of TCM products in South Africa, analyzes the Common Technical Document (CTD) data required for registration from the aspects of quality control, safety and effectiveness, and discusses the registration strategy of TCM products in South Africa. This paper suggests that the strategies could include effective management and control of the registration risk of TCM and steady promotion of the products; TCM enterprises can first register low-risk TCM products, then open the South African TCM market, and promote the registration of high-risk TCM products after accumulating some experience; TCM enterprises need to have the awareness of promoting the inheritance, innovation and development of TCM, increase the investment in clinical trials of TCM products, and supplement the clinical effectiveness and safety data of TCM products; Strengthen the quality control of TCM and build an international brand of TCM.
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Ghana attaches great importance to the use of traditional medicine. Over the years, Ghana has successively promulgated laws and policies on traditional medicine, which has laid a legal foundation for the research, registration and sales of its herbal products. This article briefly describes the regulation system of herbal and food supplements in Ghana, and sorts out the registration path of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products as herbal and food supplements. We also briefly analyze the registration information. We believe that TCM products can open the Ghanaian market as food supplements, so as to promote the registration of herbal medicines. TCM enterprise should controlling TCM registration risks, and strengthening the cooperation between the Chinese and Ghana governments. TCM enterprise can leveraging on the advantages of TCM theory and experience, and strengthening cooperation with Ghana's traditional medicine. This article provide advices for the registration and listing of TCM products in Ghana, expanding the market of TCM in Ghana which finally expands to West Africa and the entire African countries.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of betulinic acid （BA） on apoptosis and autophagy of human colorectal cancer SW620 cells and the regulatory role of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase （PI3K）/protein kinase B （Akt）/mammalian target of rapamycin （mTOR） signaling pathway. MethodCell viability was detected by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium （MTT） colorimetry to determine the optimal administration time and dosage for subsequent experiments. Four groups were designed， including blank group and low-， medium-， and high-dose BA groups. Hematoxylin-eosin （HE） staining was conducted for the observation of SW620 cell morphology， and annexin-V/propidium iodide double staining for the determination of apoptosis rate in SW620 cells. Hoechst33258 staining and MDC staining were used for the observation of apoptosis and autophagy， respectively. Western blotting was employed to determine the protein levels of B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2（Bcl-2）-associated X protein （Bax）， aspartate proteolytic enzyme-9 （Caspase-9）， activated aspartate proteolytic enzyme-3 （cleaved Caspase-3）， microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 （LC3）， the mammalian homolog of yeast Atg6 （Beclin-1）， p62， phosphorylated PI3K （p-PI3K）， phosphorylated Akt （p-Akt）， and phosphorylated mTOR （p-mTOR） in SW620 cells. ResultBA inhibited the activity of SW620， HT29， and HCT116 cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner. The cells treated with BA for 48 h had lower viability than those treated for 24 h （P<0.05， P<0.01）. The half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50） value of BA at the time point of 48 h was also lower than that at the time point of 24 h （P<0.01）， and that for SW620 cells was the minimum. BA induced the apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner and increased the autophagosomes. Compared with the blank group， BA increased the apoptosis rate （P<0.01）， up-regulated the protein levels of Bax， Caspase-9， cleaved Caspase-3， and LC3 Ⅱ （P<0.05， P<0.01）， and down-regulated the protein levels of p62， p-Akt， p-PI3K， and p-mTOR （P<0.01）. Additionally， medium- and high-dose BA up-regulated the protein level of beclin-1 （P<0.01）. ConclusionBA may inhibit the activity of SW620 cells by hindering the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway to induce cell apoptosis and autophagy.
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Objective@#In order to provide guidance for the prevention and control of epidemic situations in schools, this paper explores the risk perception and prevention behaviors of college students after classes resume in the post-epidemic period of novel coronavirus pneumonia.@*Methods@#By using convenient sampling method, 835 college students who resumed classes were randomly selected from a university in Guizhou. Self-efficacy questionnaire, perceived social support questionnaire and self-designed questionnaire were adiministered.@*Results@#Totally 37.0% of college students believed that the risk of infection was high, 57.4% of college students believed the severity of infection was very high once get infected, meanwhile, 84.3% of them think that keeping away from crowded places was a better preventive behavior, 89.7% of college students often wear masks, 91.4% of college students wash their hands frequently. There was a significant positive correlation between general self-efficacy, perceived social support and preventive behavior (r=0.10-0.65, P<0.01). General self-efficacy and perceived social support play both a partial intermediary role and a chain intermediary role between risk perception and preventive behavior.@*Conclusion@#Risk perception of Novel Coronavirus was moderate among college students, who can take active measures to effectively prevent it. Risk perception could not only directly affect the prevention behavior of college students, but also indirectly affect the prevention behavior of college students through understanding social support and general self-efficacy.
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Objective:To summarize the experience of diagnosis and treatment of primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) and improve the level of diagnosis and treatment.Methods:The clinical and pathological data of 19 patients with PTL admitted to the Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University From Mar. 2000 to Jul. 2019 were retrospectively reviewed.Results:among the 19 PTL patients, 4 were male and 15 were female, with an average age of 69 years (51-88 years) . 15 cases showed rapid enlargement of neck mass, 9 cases with swallowing obstruction, 7 cases with hoarseness and 5 cases with dyspnea. 13 cases were diagnosed by intervention, the other 6 cases were diagnosed by biopsy. There were 1 case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma and 18 cases of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, including 13 cases of diffuse large B cell lymphoma and 4 cases of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. 12 cases received chemotherapy and 1 case received radiotherapy. The median follow-up period was 28 months (0-88 months) , 5 cases were lost, 6 cases died, 3 cases died of recurrence and spread of lymphoma, 3 cases died of others.Conclusions:PTL is more likely to occur in the elderly women, which is characterized by sudden enlargement of cervical mass and its related compression symptoms. The diagnosis can be confirmed by coarse needle biopsy or surgical intervention. PTL needs comprehensive treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted treatment.
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Objective:To compare the therapeutic effects of microdissection tungsten needle and high-frequency electrosurgical generator on open thyroid surgery.Methods:95 patients who underwent open thyroid surgery from Jan. 2017 to Dec. 2017 in the Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Daping Hospital of Army Military Medical University were divided into microdissection tungsten needle group ( n=50) and high-frequency electrosurgical generator group ( n=45) according to different methods. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, postoperative complication rate and recurrence and metastasis rate of the two groups were compared. Results:There were no significant differences in operation time (79.3±14.7 vs 73.7±13.9, t=1.914, P=0.059) , intraoperative blood loss (31.8±9.7 vs 30.3±10.6, t=0.702, P=0.484) and postoperative drainage volume (67.3±13.0 vs 71.3±10.8, t=-1.650, P=0.102) between the two groups ( P>0.05) . There were significant differences between the two groups in temporary recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury (2% vs 17.8%,χ 2=5.518, P=0.023) and temporary hypoparathyroidism (18% vs 44%,χ 2=7.810, P=0.005) , and the results of the microdissection tungsten needle group were better than high-frequency electrosurgical generator group ( P<0.05) . There were no permanent RLN and permanent hypoparathyroidism in the two groups. There were no recurrence and metastasis during the follow-up period. Conclusions:The microdissection tungsten needle is superior to the high-frequency electrosurgical generator in the protection of RLN and parathyroid gland in open thyroid surgery, which is worthy of promotion in clinical application.
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Objective: To study the anti-inflammatory effect and mechanism of Gutong plasters in acute inflammatory model of rats. Methods:Totally 60 SD rats were randomly divided into the blank group,the model group,Gutong plasters at low,medium and high dose groups(0.594,1.188 and 2.376 g/patch containing crude drug 0.48,0.96 and 1.92 g,respectively) and prednisone ace-tate group(0.005 4 g·kg-1). The acute inflammation model was prepared by injecting 5% formaldehyde into right side of foot plan-tar. And then,the anti-inflammatory effect was evaluated by measuring the foot plantar volume. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the levels of nitric oxide(NO),histamine(HIS) and 5-hydroxytryptamine(5-HT) in serum and inflam-matory tissue,the levels of prostaglandin E2(PGE2),tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α),interleukin 1 beta(IL-1β) and interleu-kin 6 (IL-6) in inflammatory tissue were also determined. Pathological changes were observed through the pathological sections pre-pared by HE staining. Results:When compared with the model group,Gutong plasters could significantly inhibit the swelling of foot plantar in inflammatory rats(P<0.01). At the same time,Gutong plasters could significantly reduce the levels of NO,5-HT and HIS in serum and inflammatory tissue in different degrees(P<0.05 or P<0.01),significantly reduce the content of PGE2in inflammatory tissue (P<0.05 or P<0.01),increase the content of IL-6 in inflammatory tissue and improve the pathological changes of inflammato-ry tissues (the pathological score was significantly reduced). In partical indictor changes,Gutong plasters and prednisone acetate showed an equal effect.In addition,Gutong plasters didn't show significant dose-dependent manner in inhibiting foot swelling,affect-ing inflammatory mediators and improving pathological changes(P>0.05). Conclusion:Gutong plasters have better anti-inflammato-ry effect in the acute inflammation model induced by formaldehyde in rats. The anti-inflammatory effect may be associated with the de-crease of the levels of NO,5-HT and HIS in serum and inflammatory tissue,the decrease of the content of PGE2and the increase of the content of IL-6 in inflammatory tissue. In addition,the anti-inflammatory effect may be relevant to improving the local inflammatory tis-sue subcutaneous edema and inflammatory cell infiltration.
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Objective To study the protective effect of propofol on post-hypoxic injury of car-diomyocytes induced during hyperglycemia.Methods Rat primary H9C2 cardiomyocytes were cul-tured and the model of hypoxia-reoxygenation (HR)was constructed.The cells were assigned to the following groups:normal control group (group NC),high glucose group (group HG)and HR under high glucose group (group GR),and propofol treated groups in which cells were treated with various concentrations (12.5,25,50,and 100 μmol/L)of propofol (i.e.,groups P12.5,P25,P50 and P100)and the solvent DMSO group (D100 group,DMSO at 100 μmol/L)respectively.(CK-MB), cardiac troponin I (cTnI),lactate dehydrogenase (LDH),mitochondrial activity,intracellular ATP content and intracellular oxidation of the cells were compared.Results Compared with the groups NC and HG,the cell viability was significantly decreased,the concentration of LDH and MDA,relative concentration of CK-MB and cTnI increased significantly,and the activity of T-SOD,mitochondria and the relative concentration of ATP decreased significantly in the other groups (P<0.05).Com-pared with the group GR,the cell activity increased significantly,the concentration of LDH and MDA ,relative concentration of CK-MB and cTnI were Significantly decreased,and the activity T-SOD, mitochondrial and relative concentration of ATP increased significantly in the groups P12.5,P25 and P50 (P<0.05).Compared with the group P25,the cell viability decreased significantly,the concen-trations of LDH,MDA,relative concentrations of CK-MB and cTnI increased significantly,and the activity of T-SOD and mitochondria and relative concentration of ATP were significantly reduced in the groups P50,P100 and D100 (P<0.05).Conclusion Propofol can reduce the damage of myocar-dial cells by reducing the damage of mitochondria.
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This article summarized nursing experience of 7 cases of carotid body tumors treated by hybrid operation.Key points of nursing included:preoperative carotid compression training,postoperative blood pressure management,head and neck immobilization together with lower extremity immobilization,and prevention and nursing of complications.All patients were recovered and discharged.
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Objective To investigate the effects of different tidal volume mechanical ventilation on pulmonary function and inflammatory factors in gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.Methods 45 patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery without lung disease,ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ,aged 20-45 years old,weight 45-65 kg,operation time 2-3 hours,were randomly divided into A,B,C three groups,15 cases in each group.Mechanical ventilation with different tidal volume of the three groups,A group,B group and C group were 8mL/kg,9mL/kg,10mL/kg.Blood gas analysis was performed before anesthesia (T0),30 minutes (T1),(T2),PA-aDO2 (60 minutes) (T3),and 120 min (T4),respectively,and the peak airway pressure and mean pressure were recorded.IL-6,TNF-α and IL-10 levels in plasma by radial artery blood sampling were simnultaneously determined.Results Comnpared with A group,the concentrations of Ppeak and Pmean were increased in B group at T1-T4 (t =5.13,4.78,6.54,5.32 and t =7.54,4.88,5.37,4.95;all P ＜ 0.05),the concentration of Ppeak and Pmean in C group at T1-T4 increased (t =7.76,8.87,7.23,8.99 and t =6.42,7.38,7.62,9.86;all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with B group,the concentrations of Ppeak and Pmean were increased in C group at T1-T4 (t =4.76,5.87,4.23,3.99 and t =4.76,3.99,6.06,4.52;all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with A group,the A-aDO2 values of B group and C group were increased at T1,T2,T3 and T4 (t =5.32,5.48,4.88,5.69 and t =7.85,7.32,8.45,6.67;all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with B group at the same time point,the A-aDO2 value of C group increased at four times of T1-T4 (t =5.62,4.38,6.94,4.22,P ＜0.05).Compared with group A,the concentration of A-aDO2 in C group was higher than that in B group at the same time point (t =4.45,4.87,5.32,4.79 and t =7.68,7.59,7.44,8.38;all P ＜ 0.05).The levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in C group were significantly higher than those in the control group (t =4.78,5.56,7.62,8.03 and t =3.98,4.52,5.46,6.23;all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with T0,IL-6 and TNF-α concentrations AT T2-T4 in A group had no statistically significant differences (all P ＞ 0.05).Compared with B group,the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in C group were significantly higher (t =4.58,4.99,6.53,4.77 and t =5.62,7.89,6.43,4.52;all P ＜ 0.05).Compared with T0,IL-6 and TNF-α concentrations at T2-T4 in A group had no statistically significant differences (all P ＞0.05).There was no significant difference in IL-10 concentration among the thrce groups.Conclusion Laparoscopic surgery according to the end tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure (PetCO2) ventilation frequency,8 mL/kg tidal volume mechanical ventilation has no effect on the IL-6,TNF-alpha,IL-10 and other inflammatory factors,mechanical ventilation tidal volume is more appropriate.
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Objective To summarize the experience ofmultidisciplinary team (MDT) in diagnosis and treatment of complicated and refractory thyroid tumors.Methods A retrospective review was performed on clinical data of 46 cases with complicated and refractory large thyroid tumors admitted to our hospital from Jan.2010 to Dec.2016.There were 23 cases in MDT group and 23 cases in the control group,respectively.The MDT group received diagnosis and treatment provided by multidisciplinary team during perioperative period whereas the control group received conventional surgery.Results Short-term complications such as trouble breathing and thyroid crisis were not observed in 46 patients after surgery.In the control group,the mean durations were (52±11.5)minutes for anesthesia,(159±38.1) minutes for surgery and (11 ±3.5) days for hospital stay,respectively.After surgery,bleeding occurred in 5 cases,hoarseness in 5 cases,irritating cough when drinking in 7 cases,transient hypocalcemia in 8 cases,permanent hypocalcemia in 6 cases,and neck tracheotomy due to tracheomalacia during surgery in 2 cases.In MDT group,the mean durations were (37±8.5) minutes for anesthesia,(134±28.5) minutes for surgery and (7±1.5) days,respectively.After surgery,bleeding occurred in 0 case,hoarseness in 0 case,irritating cough when drinking in 1 case,transient hypocalcemia in 2 cases,permanent hypocalcemia in 0 case,and neck tracheotomy due to tracheomalacia during surgery in 4 cases.Conclusion Application of multidisciplinary team in diagnosis and treatment of complicated and refractory thyroid tumors can reduce duration of preoperative endotracheal anesthesia as well as surgery,decrease postoperative complications,shorten duration of hospitalization and improve life quality after surgery.
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Objective To investigate the cause,prevention methods and curative effect on two different drainage methods of subcutaneous effusion after breast cancer surgery.Methods The clinical data of 68 cases subcutaneous effusion among 2 100 cases underwent breast cancer modified radical surgery in our hospitial were analyzed retrospectively from January 2010 to December 2016.The vacuum sealing drainage was performed in 1 032 cases and wound high negative pressure drainage system was performed in 1068 casess.Both the elastic bandage compresstion dressing didn't used.Results In 2 100 cases,68 cases of subcutaneous effusion occured (3.2％),including longitudinal incision 48 cases and transverse incision 20 cases.Among 1 068 cases of high negative pressure drainagesystem,subcutaneous effusion occured in 36 cases including 28 cases of incisional infection and 8 cases of skin flap necrosis.The extuhation time was 8-36 days,average 12 days.Among 1 032 cases of vacuum sealing drainage,subcutaneous effusion occured in 32 cases including 22 cases of incisional infection,10 cases of skin flap necrosis.The extubation time was 6-12 days,average 8 days.All cases were followed up for 3 months,no subcutaneous effusion and axillary effusion occurred.Conclusions Adequate drainage is the key to prevent subcutaneous effusion.Both vacuum sealing drainage and wound high negative pressure drainage can effectively reduce the occurrence of subcutaneous effusion,however,vacuum sealing drainage is more suitable for wounds with more exudation,larger lacuna and deeper incisions,especially the infected wound and abscess.
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OBJECTIVE:To investigate antioxidant effects of different extract parts from Aquilaria sinensis leaves. METH-ODS:A. sinensis leaves were extracted by reflux extraction with petroleum ether,ethyl acetate,absolutely ethanol,water to obtain corresponding parts (AGP,AGE,AGA and AGW parts). The ability of different extracts eliminating ABTS+ free radical,DPPH free radical and O2-free radical and reducing Cu2+ were investigated. IC50 was also calculated. Vitamin C(VC)was used as positive control in above tests. RESULTS:Those parts eliminated above free radicals and reduced Cu2+ in concentration-dependant manner, among which maximal elimination rate of AGA and AGW parts to ABTS+ free radical were 100% and 81.07%(IC50=14.89,23.12 mg/L)and higher than that of VC(88%);those of other parts were less than 50%. The maximal elimination rate of AGA parts to DPPH free radical was 67.74%(IC50=47.96 mg/L),but still lower than that of VC(91.44%);the elimination rates of other parts were all weak and lower than 40%. The maximal elimination rates of AGA and AGW parts to O2-free radical were 67.79% and 61.79%(IC50=393.01,421.04 mg/L),but still lower than that of VC(88%);the elimination rates of other parts were all lower than 33%. The maximal reduction percentage of AGP,AGE,AGA and AGW parts to Cu2+ were all higher than 50%(IC50=55.99, 40.27,25.44,31.06 mg/L,respectively),but still lower than that of VC (100%). CONCLUSIONS:Different extract parts from A. sinensis leaves have antioxidant activity in vitro,and that of AGA is the strongest.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of metformin(MTF) in treatment of clomiphene (CC)-resistant patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods The published articles of randomized controlled trial (RCT) of comparison of MTF combined with CC and CC alone in treatment of CC-resistant PCOS were searched in PubMed,EMBASE,OVID,EBSCO databases and Cochrane Library,and these studies were screened under inclusion and exclusion criteria.The quality of included studies and extract data of comparison of ovulation rates and pregnancy rates were evaluated.And the Meta-analysis using statistic software RevMan 5.0 was completed.ResultTotal of 333 patients in total 8 trials were included.Meta analysis showed that MTF plus CC led to a significantly higher clinical ovulation rate ( OR =7.31,95 ％ CI:2.57 - 20.76,P ＜ 0.05 ) and pregnancy rate ( OR =7.93,95 ％ CI:2.45 - 25.63,P ＜ 0.05 ) than that of CC alone.Conclusion MTF can increase ovulation and pregnancy rates of CC-resistant PCOS women.
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Objective To investigate the association between diabetes mellitus and risks of kidney cancer.Methods The cohort and case-control studies on the association between diabetes mellitus and risk of kidney cancer were analyzed by searching PubMed database within the time limit of Jan.1990 to Oct.2011.Data were selected according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,and the meta-analysis was performed by using the Cochrane Collaboration's RevMan 5.0 software.Results A total of 14 studies(8 cohort studies and 6 case-control studies) involving 6,645,516 participants met the inclusion criteria.Meta analysis showed that patients with diabetes had a higher risk of kidney cancer compared with the control group without diabetes(OR =1.28,95％ CI 1.10 ～ 1.48,P ＜ 0.05).Stratification study showed that diabetes was associated with an increased risk of kidney cancer in cohort studies(OR =1.32,95％ CI 1.14-1.53,P ＜0.05),but this association was not found in casecontrol studies (OR =1.21,95 ％ CI 0.79-1.84,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion This meta-analysis indicates a positive association between diabetes and risk of kidney cancer,however,future researches are needed to identify whether diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for kidney cancer.
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Objective To research the antitumor effects of the saponin from patrinia villosa on mice cerivical cancer.Methods Total patrinia saponin was purified from patrinia extracts by macroporous adsorption resin.The models of liquid tumor and solid tumor of mice cerivical cancer were setup,and different concentrations of total patrinia saponin (0/250/500 mg/kg) was performed on the mice by intragastric administration and intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide (CTX) were acted on mice.After 15 days,the effect of total patrinia saponin on the inhibition rate of solid tumor and the life span of ascites tumor were conducted with the experiment model in vivo of animal tumor.Results Compared with the control group,the total patrinia saponin (250/500 mg/kg) and CTX (25 mg/kg body weight) significantly reduced the tumor weight of solid tumor and increased the life span of ascites tumor harboring mice (P＜0.05).The inhibition rate of solid tumor was 46.60％ and 52.15％,and the rate of life span increased to 71.42％ and 46.10％ in total patrinia saponin (250/500 mg/kg) group.Conclusion Total patrinia saponin had antitumor action.
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Objective To investigate the effect of penehyclidine hydrochloride on the cell apoptosis in lung tissues in a rat model of traumatic acute lung injury (ALI) .Methods Fifty-four SD rats weighing 225-275 kg were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 18 each) : control group (group C) , ALI group, penehyclidine hydrochloride group ( group P) . Traumatic ALI was induced by dropping a self-made impact device on the chest of anesthetized rats according to the technique described by Raghavendran et al. Intraperitoneal penehyclidine hydrochloride 2 mg/kg was injected immediately after blunt chest trauma and at 12 h after blunt chest trauma in group P. Six rats in each group were sacrificed at 3, 12 and 24 h after blunt chest trauma and the lung tissues collected for microscopic examination and determination of cell apoptosis (by TUNEL) and expression of Bax and Bcl-2 (by immuno-histochemical staining) . The apoptosis index was calculated. Results The apoptosis index and expression of Bax and Bcl-2 were significantly higher, while the ratio of Bcl-2/Bax was significantly lower at each time point in groups ALI and P than in group C ( P ＜ 0.05) . The apoptosis index and Bax expression were significantly lower,while the Bcl-2 expression and ratio of Bcl-2/ Bax higher at each time point in group P than in group ALI.The microscopic examination showed that penehyclidine hydrochloride injection significantly attenuated the pathologic changes. Conclusion Penehyclidine hydrochloride can reduce the traumatic ALI through inhibiting the cell apoptosis in rat lung tissues.
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Objective To investigate the effects of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHCD) on acute lung injury (ALI) induced by blunt chest trauma and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) expression in the lung tissues in rats.Methods Ninety-six male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 32 each):control group (group C), ALI group and PHCD group. ALI was induced by dropping a 300 g weight onto a precordial protective shield to direct the impact force away from the heart and toward the lungs in anesthetized rats according to the method described by Raghavendran et al. PHCD 2 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally immediately after ALI was induced in group PHCD. Eight rats were selected at 2, 8, 12 and 24 h after ALI was induced, and arterial blood samples were collected for determination of the serum TNF-α concentration. Eight rats were selected at 8 h after ALI was induced, arterial blood samples collected for blood gas analysis and then the rats sacrificed. The lungs were immediately removed for determination of W/D lung weight ratio, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and TLR4 expression, and microscopic examination. Results The pH value and PaO2 were significantly lower, and the PaCO2, lactic acid level, MPO activity, W/D ratio, TLR4 expression and serum TNF-α concentration higher in groups ALI and PHCD than in group C (P ＜ 0.01 ). The pH value and PaO2 were significantly higher, and the PaCO2, lactic acid level, MPO activity, W/D ratio, TLR4 expression and serum TNF-α concentration lower in group PHCD than in group ALI ( P ＜ 0.05). The lung histopathologic damage was significantly ameliorated in PHCD group as compared with ALI group. Conclusion PHCD can protect the lungs against blunt chest trauma-induced ALI, and the down-regulation of TLR4 expression in lung tissues and reduction of inflammatory response are involved in the mechanism.