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Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) had been widely used in lung diseases on account of direct pulmonary delivery, good drug stability and satisfactory patient compliance. However, an indistinct understanding of pulmonary delivery processes (PDPs) hindered the development of DPIs. Most current evaluation methods explored the PDPs with over-simplified models, leading to uncompleted investigations of the whole or partial PDPs. In the present research, an innovative modular process analysis platform (MPAP) was applied to investigate the detailed mechanisms of each PDP of DPIs with different carrier particle sizes (CPS). The MPAP was composed of a laser particle size analyzer, an inhaler device, an artificial throat and a pre-separator, to investigate the fluidization and dispersion, transportation, detachment and deposition process of DPIs. The release profiles of drug, drug aggregation and carrier were monitored in real-time. The influence of CPS on PDPs and corresponding mechanisms were explored. The powder properties of the carriers were investigated by the optical profiler and Freeman Technology four powder rheometer. The next generation impactor was employed to explore the aerosolization performance of DPIs. The novel MPAP was successfully applied in exploring the comprehensive mechanism of PDPs, which had enormous potential to be used to investigate and develop DPIs.
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An explicit illustration of pulmonary delivery processes (PDPs) was a prerequisite for the formulation design and optimization of carrier-based DPIs. However, the current evaluation approaches for DPIs could not provide precise investigation of each PDP separately, or the approaches merely used a simplified and idealized model. In the present study, a novel modular modified Sympatec HELOS (MMSH) was developed to fully investigate the mechanism of each PDP separately in real-time. An inhaler device, artificial throat and pre-separator were separately integrated with a Sympatec HELOS. The dispersion and fluidization, transportation, detachment and deposition processes of pulmonary delivery for model DPIs were explored under different flow rates. Moreover, time-sliced measurements were used to monitor the PDPs in real-time. The Next Generation Impactor (NGI) was applied to determine the aerosolization performance of the model DPIs. The release profiles of the drug particles, drug aggregations and carriers were obtained by MMSH in real-time. Each PDP of the DPIs was analyzed in detail. Moreover, a positive correlation was established between the total release amount of drug particles and the fine particle fraction (FPF) values ( = 0.9898). The innovative MMSH was successfully developed and was capable of illustrating the PDPs and the mechanism of carrier-based DPIs, providing a theoretical basis for the design and optimization of carrier-based DPIs.
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Objective To discuss the application value of computer graphic imaging techniques combined with CT urography in surgical scheme selection for upper urinary calculi.Methods 97 cases with complex upper urinary calculi underwent CT urography examination.The images were transferred by network to a separate workstation to perform volume rendering (VR),maximum intensity projection (MIP),multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) and curved planar reconstruction (CPR).All the post processing images were analyzed for selecting the appropriate surgical scheme.Results The 97 cases were treated properly according to their CT urography examination images,and all patients recovered without complications.Conclusion Urinary calculi and slight changes in the anatomical structure of upper urinary tract can be clearly demonstrated by computer graphics imaging techniques combined with CT urography,which may provide more information for disease diagnosis and selection of surgical scheme.
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Objective To evaluate individualized treatment of aseptic femoral nonunion after interlocking intramedullary nailing based on the morphology of each nonunion and nailing stability in each specific patient.Methods This study reviewed 108 patients who had been treated and followed up for more than one year for aseptic femoral nonunion following interlocking intramedullary nailing between February 2012 and February 2016.They were 89 men and 19 women,aged from 23 to 65 years (average,45.5 years).The classification and corresponding treatments were as follows:Type Ⅰ (15 cases),characterized by callus (+)/bone defect (-) and nailing stability (+),were treated by augmentation plating;Type Ⅱ (43 cases),characterized by callus (+)/bone defect (-) and nailing stability (-),were treated by exchange for larger nailing/larger nailing with poller screws;Type Ⅲ (23 cases),characterized by callus (-)/bone defect (+) and stability of nailing (+),were treated by augmentation plating with bone grafting;Type ⅣV (27 cases),characterized by callus (-)/bone defect (+) and stability of nailing(-),were treated by double plating and bone grafting.The healing of bone nonunion,complications and assessments for bone and function were followed up.Results All these patients received follow-up for 12 to 14 months (average,12.5 months).All the nonunions were healed with no postoperative complications.Bone healing was achieved after 4 to 8 months (average,5.5 months).The good to excellent rates for bone and function were 100％.Conclusion To achieve better surgical outcomes,the treatment of aseptic femoral nonunion after interlocking intramedullary nailing should be individualized according to the morphology of each nonunion and nailing stability in each specific patient.
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Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of combining Kangfuxin solution with compound Bingpengsan on patients with diabetes mellitus complicated with pressure sores. Methods Fifty-two diabetes mellitus patients complicated with pressure sores admitted in Department of Emergency in the PLA 155th Central Hospital were divided into observation group and control group by lot method,26 cases in each group. Observation group was treated by combining Kangfuxin solution with compound Bingpengsan,the control group was given Mepliex application therapy,they all had change of dressing once a day. After treatment for 20 days,the therapeutic efficacy of pressure sore,healing time and frequency of changing dressing were observed. Results The total effective rate in observation group was significantly higher than that of control group〔96.1%(25/26)vs. 80.6%(21/26),P<0.05〕, in the observation group,the pressure sore healing time was significantly shorter than that of the control group(day:Ⅱstage:9.5±1.7 vs. 13.0±2.1,Ⅲstage:13.1±3.1 vs. 18.1±5.1,Ⅳstage:15.3±3.7 vs. 19.6±5.9,all P<0.05)and the number of times of changing dressing was significantly reduced compared with that of control group (times:Ⅱ stage:16.39±1.89 vs. 19.32±2.26,Ⅲ stage:19.56±2.52 vs. 22.36±2.69,Ⅳ stage:23.54±2.86 vs. 26.47±3.96,all P<0.05). Conclusion The Kangfuxin solution combined with compound Bingpengsan for treatment of deep pressure ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus has significant effect,its cure rate is relatively high,the pressure sore healing time is reduced and the patients' suffering is alleviated.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of acute normovolemic hemodilution (ANH) on the apoptosis in hippocampal cells induced by global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Thirty-six healthy 50-60 day old male SD rats weighing 280-320 g were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n =12 each):group sham operation (group S); group global cerebral I/R (group I/R) and group ANH.Global cerebral I/R was produced by 4-vessel technique described by Pulsinelli et al.in groups I/R and ANH.ANH was carried out at 24 h after cauterization of bilateral vertebral arteries,before occlusion of bilateral carotid arteries.Blood was withdrawn from femoral artery until Hct was reduced to 30％ and equal volume of hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 sodium chloride was infused into femoral vein simultaneously.Bilateral carotid arteries were blocked for 5 min at 10 min after ANH.The rats were sacrificed at 24 h of reperfusion and their hippocampi were isolated.Apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry.The expression of Apaf-1 mRNA and caspase-3 mRNA was determined by RT-PCR.Results Global cerebral I/R significantly increased apoptosis index and up-regulated Apaf-1 mRNA and caspase-3 mRNA expression in group I/R as compared with group S.ANH significantly attenuated apoptosis and down-regulated Apaf-1 mRNA and caspase-3 mRNA expression in group ANH compared with group I/R.ConclusionANH can reduce hippocampal cell apoptosis induced by cerebral I/R through down-regulation of Apaf-1 and caspase-3 expression in hippocampus.
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AIM: To establish a method for determination of astragloside Ⅳ in Danqi Injection (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae,Radix Astragali). METHODS:HPLC-ELSD with Hypersil C_(18) column was used.The mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile-water(38∶62).The flow rate was 0.85 mL?min~(-1).An evaporative light-scattering detector(ELSD) model 2000 was used as detector. RESULTS:For astragloside Ⅳ,the linear range was 1.074-(3.408 ?g),and the average recovery was 100.71%,RSD was 1.79%. CONCLUSION:The method is simple,accurate,reproducible and can be applied to the quality control of the preparation. anqi
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Objective To investigate the present situation of living and living quality of the elderly living in communities of Xi'an City.Methods By using quality of life(QOL) questionnaire,the elders living in two communities in Xi'an were investigated regarding their physical,psychological,social and material functions as well as overall living quality.Results Psychological and social functions scored significantly higher in both male and higher-income groups than those in the others.The scores of physical and social functions in the lower-income elderly were significantly higher than those in high-income ones.The scores of overall living quality of those elderly having spouses,living with their family members,taking an active part in social activities,having hobbies and enjoying medical insurance were significantly higher than those of the others.The well-educated elderly scored significantly higher in social function than those with lower education level;adverse events prominently decreased the quality of life of the elderly.More than 80% of the elderly were satisfied with their living environment.The highest incidence of chronic diseases in the communities was hypertension.Conclusion The quality of life of the elderly living in communities of Xi'an City is good.Health status,family environment,educational level,income and marital status are the main factors that affect the quality of life of the elderly.