One Hundred and Seven Middle-Aged and Senile Cases of Coronary Heart Disease with Ventricular Premature Beat Treated by Qing Xin An Shen Fang

The therapeutic principle of clearing away the heart-heat to induce tranquilization was adopted in 107 middle-aged and senile patients with ventricular premature beat of coronary heart disease on the basis of pathogenic features of phlegm, heat, blood stasis and deficiency in this condition. Qing Xin An Shen Fang ([symbol: see text] a formula for clearing away the heart-heat to induce tranquilization) was used in the treatment group and compared with mexiletine and Fu Fang Dan Shen Tablets ([symbol: see text] Compound Salvia Tablets) used in the control group. The results turned to be that the markedly effective rate was 85.1% and the total effective rate 96.3% in the treated group, better than that in the control group, with the former having a good antihypertensive and antihyperlipemic effect and an effect of improving microcirculation and clinical symptoms.

Prevalence rate of osteoporosis in the mid-aged and elderly in selected parts of China

OBJECTIVE: To understand the distribution of prevalence rate of osteoporosis in the middle - aged and elderly in parts of China. METHODS: Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured and questionnaires were taken for 5593 people aged above 40 years in five administrative areas in China selected by the stratified - multi - steps - cluster sampling method. RESULTS: The total prevalence rate of osteoporosis was 16.1%. The prevalence rate among males was 11.5% and among females was 19.9% (P

Association of low cadmium and mercury exposure with chronic kidney disease among Chinese adults aged≥80 years:A cross-sectional study

Background:The heavy metals cadmium(Cd)and mercury(Hg)are known to be widespread environmental contaminants and high occupational exposure adversely affects the risk of chronic kidney disease(CKD).However,evidence from epidemiological studies linking low Cd and Hg exposure(or non-industrial)to the risk of progression to CKD are conflicting.This study aimed to explore the association of low Cd and Hg exposure with the risk of CKD in Chinese adults aged≥80 years.Methods:The participants were recruited for the Healthy Aging and Biomarkers Cohort Study in 2017,an ongoing perspective survey conducted in longevity areas in China initially involving 3016 older adults.We used logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios(ORs)with 95%confidence intervals of CKD setting Cd and Hg as categorical variables.Logistic regression with restricted cubic spline was used to characterize a dose-response relationships between Cd or Hg concentrations and the risk of CKD in the study population.Results:The ORs for the risk of CKD comparing the fourth to the first quartile of blood Cd,blood Hg,urine Cd,and urine Hg were 1.77,1.57,2.03,and 1.50,respectively.Restricted cubic spline models showed that blood Cd and urine Hg were significantly linearly correlated with the risk of CKD,while blood Hg and urine Cd were non-linearly correlated with the risk of CKD with a steeper slope at concentrations<2.30μg/L and 3.30μg/g creatinine.Conclusions:Our findings suggest that even low Cd and Hg exposure(or non-industrial)were associated with increased risk of CKD in Chinese oldest old,although we did not find a significant multiplicative and additive interaction between Cd and Hg levels in relation to the risk of CKD.

Association of extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease in a province of western Hungary with disease phenotype:Results of a 25-year follow-up study

AIM:IBD is a systemic disease associated with a large number of extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs).Our aim was to determine the prevalence of EIMs in a large IBD cohort in Veszprem Province in a 25-year follow-up study. METHODS:Eight hundred and seventy-three IBD patients were enrolled (ulcerative colitis/UC/:619,m/f:317/302, mean age at presentation:38.3 years,average disease duration:11.2 years;Crohn's disease/CD/:254,m/f:125/129, mean age at presentation:32.5 years,average disease duration:9.2 years).Intestinal,extraintestinal signs and laboratory tests were monitored regularly.Any alteration suggesting an EIMs was investigated by a specialist. RESULTS:A total of 21.3% of patients with IBD had EIM (UC:15.0%,CD:36.6%).Age at presentation did not affect the likelihood of EIM.Prevalence of EIMs was higher in women and in CD,ocular complications and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) were more frequent in UC.In UC there was an increased tendency of EIM in patients with a more extensive disease.Joint complications were more frequent in CD (22.4% vsUC 10.2%,P<0.01).In UC positive family history increased the risk of joint complications (OR:3.63).In CD the frequency of type-1 peripheral arthritis was increased in patients with penetrating disease (P=0.028).PSC was present in 1.6% in UC and 0.8% in CD.Dermatological complications were present in 3.8% in UC and 10.2% in CD,the rate of ocular complications was around 3% in both diseases.Rare complications were glomerulonephritis,autoimmune hemolytic anaemia and celiac disease. CONCLUSION:Prevalence of EIM in Hungarian IBD patients is in concordance with data from Western countries.The high number of EIM supports a role for complex follow-up in these patients.

Levels of v5 and v6 CD44 splice variants in serum of patients with colorectal cancer are not correlated with pT stage,histopathological grade of malignancy and clinical features

AIM:This study was designed to compare the levels of v5 and v6 splice variants of CD44 evaluated using EITSA test in the serum of patients with colorectal cancer in different stages of progression of the disease estimated in pT stage according to WHO score,histopathological grade of malignancy and some clinicopathological features. METHODS:The serum obtained from 114 persons with colorectal adenocarcinomas was examined using ELISA method,pT stage and grade of malignancy of the tumour were examined in formalin fixed and paraffin embedded materials obtained during operation. RESULTS:Only the level of CD44 v5 in the serum of patients before operation with G2 pT4 tumour was lower than that in other probes and the difference was statistically significant. We did not find any other correlations between the level of v5 and v6 CD44 variants and other evaluated parameters. CONCLUSION:The level of CD44 v5 and v6 estimated by ELISA test in the serum can not be used as a prognostic factor in colorectal cancer.

Is analysis of lower esophageal sphincter vector volumes of value in diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease?

AIM:With successful surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD),there is interest in understanding the anti-reflux barrier and its mechanisms of failure.To date, the potential use of vector volumes to predict the DeMeester score has not been adequately explored. METHODS:627 patients in the referral database received esophageal manometry and ambulatory 24-hour pH monitoring.Study data included LES resting pressure(LESP), overall LES length(OL)and abdominal length(AL),total vector volume(TVV)and intrabdominal vector volume(IVV). RESULTS:In cases where LESP,TVV or IVV were all below normal,there was an 81.4%probability of a positive DeMeester score.In cases where all three were normal, there was an 86.9%probability that the DeMeester score would be negative.Receiver-operating characteristics(ROC) for LESP,TVV and IVV were nearly identical and indicated no useful cut-off values.Logistic regression demonstrated that LESP and IVV had the strongest association with a positive DeMeester score;however,the regression formula was only 76.1%accurate. CONCLUSION:While the indices based on TVV,IVV and LESP are more sensitive and specific,respectively,than any single measurement,the measurement of vector volumes does not add significantly to the diagnosis of GERD.

GSTM1,GSTT1,GSTP1 and CYP1A1 genetic polymorphisms and susceptibility to esophageal cancer in a French population:Different pattern of squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma

AIM:To evaluate the association between CYP1A1 and GSTs genetic polymorphisms and susceptibility to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma(SCC)and esophageal adenocarcinoma(ADC)in a high risk area of northwest of France. METHODS:A case-control study was conducted to investigate the genetic polymorphisms of these enzymes (CYPIAI*2C and GSTP1 exon 7 Val alleles,GSTMI*2/*2 and GSTTl *2/*2 null genotypes).A total of 79 esophageal cancer cases and 130 controls were recruited. RESULTS:GSTMI*2/*2 and CYPIAI*IA/*2C genotype frequencies were higher among squamous cell carcinomas at a level dose to statistical significance(OR =1.83,95% CI 0.88-3.83,P=0.11;OR=3.03,95% CI 0.93-9.90,P=0.07, respectively).For GSTP1 polymorphism,no difference was found between controls and cases,whatever their histological status.Lower frequency of GSTT1 deletion was observed in ADC group compared to controls with a statistically significant difference(OR=13.31,95% CI 1.66-106.92,P<0.01). CONCLUSION:In SCC,our results are consistent with the strong association of this kind of tumour with tobacco exposure.In ADC,our results suggest 3 distinct hypotheses: (1)activation of exogenous procarcinogens,such as small halogenated compounds by GSTT1;(2)contribution of GSTT1 to the inflammatory response of esophageal mucosa,which is known to be a strong risk factor for ADC, possibly through leukotriene synthesis;(3)higher sensitivity to the inflammatory process associated with intracellular depletion of glutathione.

380 CASES OF BRONCHIECTASIS WITH HEMOPTYSIS TREATED BY POINT-INJECTION

Hemoptysis,especially the massivehemoptysis caused by bronchiectasis is acommon,but emergent and critical diseases inclinic.Injection of Herba Houttuyniae extractinto Kongzui(LU 6)was performed to treathemoptysis according to the theory oftraditional Chinese medicine and the

Clinical Observation in 45 Cases of Hemorrhagic Apoplexy of the Acute Stage Treated by Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis

To explore the therapeutic effects of the method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis on hemorrhagic apoplexy of acute stage, 45 cases were treated by the method and observed for their conscious state and motor function, which were compared with 40 cases treated with regular western drugs. The results showed that the effective rate in the treated group was 82.2% and that in control group 60% with a significant difference (P<0.05) between the two groups. In the treated group, the scores of the conscious state and the motor function after treatment were elevated dramatically (P<0.01), indicating a much better effect in the treated group than in the control group.

TCM Treatment of Fundus Hemorrhage due to Obstruction of Retinal Vein

Twenty-four cases (25 eyes) of fundus hemorrhage due to obstruction of the retinal vein were treated with traditional Chinese herbal drugs and satisfactory therapeutic results were obtained. A brief report is as follows.……

MA XING ER SAN TANG FOR TREATMENT OF COR PULMONALE AT ACUTE ONSET STAGE -A Report Of 250 Cases

Ma Xing Er San Tang (麻杏二三汤) is a compound recipe derived from Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (麻杏石甘汤 Decoction of Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum and Licorice), Er Chen Tang (二陈汤 Decoction of Two Old Drugs) and San Zi Yang Qin Tang (三子养亲汤 Decoction of Three Kinds of Seeds for the Aged). Since 1990, the authors have used Ma Xing Er San Tang for treatment of 250 cases of Cor Pulmonale (CP) with satisfactory therapeutic results as reported below.

A Summary of Clinical Treatment for 58 Cases of Hemiplegia with Electro-Acupuncture and Massage

Hemiplegia refers to one-side paralysis of limbs,accompanied with deviation of the eyes and mouth,stifftongue and dysphasia,a syndrome seen in variousconditions after cerebrovascular accident.The author hastreated 58 such cases with electro-acupuncture,massage,and motortherapy,and obtained very good therapeuticeffect as reported in the following.

Elderly patients(≥80 years)with acute calculous cholangitis have similar outcomes as non-elderly patients(<80 years):Propensity score-matched analysis

BACKGROUND Acute cholangitis(AC)is a disease spectrum with varying extent of severity.Age≥75 years forms part of the criteria for moderate(Grade II)severity in both the Tokyo Guidelines(TG13 and TG18).Aging is associated with reduced physiological reserves,frailty,and sarcopenia.However,there is evidence that age itself is not the determinant of inferior outcomes in elective and emergency biliary diseases.There is a paucity of reports comparing clinical outcomes amongst elderly patients vs non-elderly patients with AC.AIM To investigate the effect of age(≥80 years)on AC's morbidity and mortality using propensity score matching(PSM).METHODS This is a single-center retrospective cohort study of all patients diagnosed with calculous AC(January 2016 to December 2016)and≥80 years old(January 2012 to December 2016)at a tertiary university-affiliated teaching hospital.Inclusion criteria were patients who were treated for suspected or confirmed AC secondary to biliary stones.Patients with AC on a background of hepatobiliary malignancy,indwelling permanent metallic biliary stents,or concomitant pancreatitis were excluded.Elderly patients were defined as≥80 years old in our study.A 1:1 PSM analysis was performed to reduce selection bias and address confounding factors.Study variables include comorbidities,vital parameters,laboratory and radiological investigations,and type of biliary decompression,including the time for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP).Primary outcomes include in-hospital mortality,30-d and 90-d mortality.Length of hospital stay(LOS)was the secondary outcome.RESULTS Four hundred fifty-seven patients with AC were included in this study(318 elderly,139 non-elderly).PSM analysis resulted in a total of 224 patients(112 elderly,112 non-elderly).The adoption of ERCP between elderly and non-elderly was similar in both the unmatched(elderly 64.8%,non-elderly 61.9%,P=0.551)and matched cohorts(elderly 68.8%and non-elderly 58%,P=0.096).The overall in-hospital mortality,30-d mortality and 90-d mortality was 4.6%,7.4%and 8.5%respectively,with no statistically significant differences between the elderly and non-elderly in both the unmatched and matched cohorts.LOS was longer in the unmatched cohort[elderly 8 d,interquartile range(IQR)6-13,vs non-elderly 8 d,IQR 5-11,P=0.040],but was comparable in the matched cohort(elderly 7.5 d,IQR 5-11,vs non-elderly 8 d,IQR 5-11,P=0.982).Subgroup analysis of patients who underwent ERCP demonstrated the majority of the patients(n=159/292,54.5%)had delayed ERCP(>72 h from presentation).There was no significant difference in LOS,30-d mortality,90-d mortality,and in-hospital mortality in patients who had delayed ERCP in both the unmatched and matched cohort matched cohort:in-hospital mortality[n=1/42(2.4%)vs 1/26(3.8%),P=0.728],30-d mortality[n=2/42(4.8%)vs 2/26(7.7%),P=0.618],90-d mortality[n=2/42(4.8%)vs 2/26(7.7%),P=0.618],and LOS(median 8.5 d,IQR 6-11.3,vs 8.5 d,IQR 6-15.3,P=0.929).CONCLUSION Mortality is indifferent in the elderly(≥80 years old)and non-elderly patients(<80 years old)with AC.

Comparison of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Results in Patients under 40 and over 80

Purpose: Coronary artery disease incidence under 40 years age is increasing parallel with atherosclerotic disease at the present day while it’s seen frequently over 40. We compared the preoperative risk factors and early postoperative results of patients under 40 years age with those over 80 years age executed coronary artery bypass surgery in our clinic in this retrospective study. Patients and method: 128 patients (106 patients under 40 years age (Group 1) and 22 patients aged over 80 (Group 2)) executed coronary artery bypass surgery between January 2004 and June 2012 in our clinic are included in this study. Result: Mean age was 45.2 ± 17.2. Smoking, diabetes mellitus and high low density lipoprotein levels were the predisposing risk factors in Group 1 while hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are predominated in the other. All patients are taken to surgical procedure under elective conditions. Aortic cross clamp duration were 37.02 ± 16.2 and 38.9 ± 13.5 minutes respectively;total cardiopulmonary bypass interval was 67.1 ± 26.3 minutes. Utilization of left internal mammarian artery was significantly higher (p = 0.01) in group 1 when compared in terms of graft management. Necessity of positive inotropic support (p = 0.033) and intraaortic balloon pump demand (p = 0.315) are found higher in Group 2. Atrial fibrillation, neurologic complications, delirium, wound infection, and postoperative revision demand are found significantly low (p = 0.136) in Group 1. There was no mortality in both groups. Discussion: Postoperative complications are seen more often in the elder group, while there was no significant difference in terms of mortality in both groups. Coronary revascularisation is safely practical in both young and elder patients with well early postoperative results and acceptable hospital mortality.

Paint-bake response of AZ80 and AZ31 Mg alloys

Aging behaviors of extruded and rolled AZ80 and AZ31 Mg alloys were investigated under conditions similar to the paint-bake cycle currently used in automotive industry.Artificial aging at 170℃ from 0.5 to 12 h was conducted on solution-treated specimens to study the effects of aging on mechanical properties.SEM observations and EDS data show thatβ-phase of Al12Mg17 precipitates continuously or discontinuously fromα-Mg matrix and distributes along grain boundaries of the AZ80 alloy during artificial aging.Data of tensile tests and Vickers hardness tests show that an optimum mechanical property is achieved after baking at 170℃ for 6-8 h when Vickers hardness,tensile strength,and elongation are increased by 6.35%,15.30%,and 7.88%,respectively, while the AZ31 alloy does not exhibit significant hardening behavior over the aging period.

Clinicopathological analysis of patients with gastric cancer in 1200 cases

INTRODUCTIONGastric cancer is one of the most common fatal malignancies in the world. The prognosis is generally poor in advanced gastric cancer .The low survival is related to delayed diagnosis, metastasis and recurrence after operation .The aim of this paper was to find correlation between clinical factors was to find correlation between clinical factors and biologic behavior of gastric cancer in a series of 1200 patients undergoing surgical resection.

Colonoscopic screening and follow-up for coiorectal cancer in the elderly

AIM: To improve the prevention and treatment of senile patients with colorectal cancer by evaluating the importance of colonoscopy in clinical screening and follow-up. METHODS: Clinical screening of colonoscopy was performed for 2196 patients aged 60-90 years old according to the protocol,and 1740 of them (79.2%) were followed-up. RESULTS: Colorectal cancer was found in 52 patients, and the detectable rate was 2.4%. Among them, 19 were diagnosed as early colorectal cancer, accounting for 36.5% of the detected colorectal cancer. Among the followed-up patients, early colorectal cancer was found in 9, accounting for 45.0% of the detected colorectal cancer. The resectable rate and 5 years survival rate of colorectal cancer were 97.7% and 80.9% respectively. The incidence of complication was 0.05%, and the successful rate of cecum intubation was 98.9%. CONCLUSION: Colonoscopic screening and follow-up of the elderly for colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous lesion (adenomatoid polyp) can increase the detectable rate of early colorectal cancer and improve its prevention and treatment.

The Effect of Electro-Acupuncture on Motor Function Recovery in Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction:A Randomly Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of electro-acupuncture treatment in acute phase of cerebral infarction on the motor functions. In this randomly controlled trial, 86 patients were allocated to two groups, the experimental group given clinical and electro-acupuncture treatments for a period of 4 weeks, and the control group given clinical treatment plus active and/or passive functional exercise. The result showed that the level of impairment and disability in both groups were improvement according to the Chinese Stroke Scale, Brunnstrom-Fugl-Meyer score, and Barthel Index throughout the study and 3 months after. The motor functions and the activities of daily living (ADL) were improved significantly in the electro-acupuncture group as compared with the control group (P

Racial differences in the anatomical distribution of colorectal cancer:a study of differences between American and Chinese patients

AIM: To compare the racial differences of anatomical distribution of colorectal cancer (CRC) and determine the association of age, gender and time with anatomical distribution between patients from America (white) and China (oriental).METHODS: Data was collected from 690 consecutive patients in Cleveland Clinic Florida, U.S.A. and 870consecutive patients in Nan Fang Hospital affiliated to the First Military Medical University, China over the past 11years from 1990 to 2000. All patients had colorectal adenocarcinoma diagnosed by histology and underwent surgery.RESULTS: The anatomical subsite distribution of tumor,age and gender were significantly different between white and oriental patients. Lesions in the proximal colon (P＜0.001) were found in 36.3 % of white vs 26.0 % of oriental patients and cancers located in the distal colon and rectum in 63.7 % of white and 74 % of oriental patients (P＜0.001). There was a trend towards the redistribution from distal colon and rectum to proximal colon in white males over time, especially in older patients (＞80 years).No significant change of anatomical distribution occurred in white women and Oriental patients. The mean age at diagnosis was 69.0 years in white patients and 48.3 years in Oriental patients (P＜0.001).CONCLUSION: This is the first study comparing the anatomical distribution of colorectal cancers in whites and Chinese patients. White Americans have a higher risk of proximal CRC and this risk increased with time. The proportion of white males with CRC also increased with time.Chinese patients were more likely to have distal CRC and developed the disease at a significantly earlier age than white patients. These findings have enhanced our understanding of the disease process of colorectal cancer in these two races.