Ketamine inhibits LPS-induced calcium elevation and NF-kappa B activation in monocytes

Objective:To investigate whether ketamine could inhibit lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced intracellular calcium elevation and NF-kappa B activation in monocytes. Materials and methods:Isolated rat monocytes were challenged with 10 g/ml LPS with or without the presence of various concentrations of ketamine (10, 100, 1000 M). Intracellular calcium was monitored by laser confocal microscopy. NF-kappa B activity of the nuclear extracts of monocytes was analyzed by electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA). Results:LPS provoked a significant calcium elevation and enhanced NF-kappa B activity in monocytes. Ketamine above concentration of 100 M inhibited endotoxin-induced intracellular calcium elevation and NF-kappa B activity. Ketamine itself had no effect on either of them. Conclusions:These findings suggest that ketamine could suppress NF-kappa B in monocytes exposed to endotoxin, and this anti-inflammatory effect might act through attenuating intracellular calcium elevation.Received 31 October 2003; returned for revision 18 December 2003; accepted by I. Ahnfelt-Rønne 26 Januaryy 2004     

Pyriform sinus fistula in children: A comparison of endoscopic-assisted surgery and endoscopic radiofrequency ablation

BackgroundPyriform sinus fistula (PSF) is a rare congenital anomaly, and the preferred definitive treatment is yet to be verified. In this study, we investigated the treatment outcomes of PSF specifically comparing endoscopic-assisted surgery and endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (RA).MethodsThe medical records of patients treated for PSF at the Shanghai Children's Hospital between October 2016 and September 2019 were retrospectively evaluated.ResultsThere were 93 girls and 98 boys. The median age at onset and operation was 3 years and 5 years, respectively. Endoscopic-assisted surgery was performed in 143 patients. During the same period, RA was performed in 48 patients, and 10 of them concurrently underwent incision and drainage of neck abscesses. Longer hospital stay was found in the endoscopic-assisted surgery group than in the RA group (10.50 ± 3.93 vs. 5.02 ± 3.30 days, P < 0.001). Postoperative complications were not significantly different between the two groups, except for neck infection (0 vs. 8.3%, P = 0.004). After a median follow-up period of 21 months, no significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of recurrence (1.4% vs. 0, P = 0.560).ConclusionPatients treated with RA had a significantly shorter hospital stay than those treated with endoscopic-assisted surgery. Outcomes of endoscopic-assisted surgery and RA were not significantly different for the management of PSF and treatment method should be tailored to the patient.Level of evidenceIV.     

乌鲁木齐市2000-2004年法定传染病报告质量调查分析

目的为了及时准确地掌握各类传染病的漏报情况，为制订传染病防治策略提供理论依据。方法每年对区、市、系统、乡级医疗机构疫情报告情况进行调查，计算漏报率。结果共调查传染病患者4069例，漏报130例．总平均漏报率为3．19％。年漏报率最低为0．53％；最高为10．39％。漏报病种最高为细菌性痢疾和病毒性肝炎．分别占总漏报数的53．85％和26．15％。结论领导重视、提高业务人员的能力和基层防保队伍的建设，是传染病疫情报告和管理工作顺利开展的保证。     

信息技术与中药学课程整合之我见

为适应教学需要，更好地促进教与学，达到更深意义的教学互动、教学互长，笔者将信息技术与中药学课程相整合，其体会如下。     

血府逐瘀汤治疗髋关节置换术后非感染性发热

[目的]探讨髋关节置换术后非感染性发热的防治。[方法]应用血府逐瘀汤加减辨证论治。[结果]43例患者体温恢复正常,其中36例在3天内体温恢复正常。[结论]该方法对髋关节置换术后非感染性发热有较好作用。     

Modification of C.I. Pigment Red 146 with surfactants and graphene oxide

Organic pigments are important in a range of fields, from printing ink to industrial coatings. Azo pigments are some of the most common pigments in use today, but they typically have poor solvent solubility and tend to agglomerate. Consequently, the size and crystal structure of the pigment particles has a crucial effect on their optical and physical properties, such as color strength and solvent resistance, respectively. Several technologies, such as microreactors, have been developed to control pigment particle size, but an in-depth study of the effects of modification conditions on pigment properties (color, flowability, and solvent resistance) has not been reported to date. Therefore, in this paper, we report the surface modification of C.I. Pigment Red 146 particles using anionic (Igepon T) and non-ionic surfactants (Peregal O-25) and additives (DB-60 as the second diazo component and graphene oxide) on the pigment properties. In addition, we examined the effect of hydrothermal treatment at different temperatures on the same properties. The various modifications resulted in an increase in the solvent resistance, a reduction in the particle size (from 30.581 to 12.252 μm), a narrowing of the particle size distribution, and an increase in hydrophilicity. In addition, the color brightness and brilliance were significantly improved, and the maximum color strength reached 112.6%. These findings have applications for the development of pigments having enhanced color properties, solvent resistance, and processability.

The color properties and solvent resistance of modified Pigment Red 146 were obviously improved by adding surfactants and graphene oxide.     

局部植入BMP对去势大鼠股骨近端生物力学强度及髓腔面积变化的影响

目的探讨去势大鼠股骨近段植入牛骨形成蛋白(bone morphorgeneic protein,BMP)后其骨生物力学强度及髓腔面积的变化。方法随机选取6月龄wistar雌性大鼠22只,摘除卵巢制作绝经后骨质疏松模型成功后,同一只动物双侧肢体对照,试验侧股骨颈植入牛骨形成蛋白及纤维蛋白(FS)复合物,对照侧植入纤维蛋白,术后4周、8周处死取材,测量股骨近端生物力学强度及髓腔面积和截面面积。结果4周后,试验侧与对照侧股骨近端骨生物力学强度和髓腔面积无明显差异;8周后,试验侧股骨近端生物力学强度较对照侧增高;髓腔面积较对照侧有较明显的减小(P<0.05)。结论股骨近端局部植入BMP可提高去势大鼠股骨近端局部的生物力学强度和减小近端髓腔面积和截面积,其可能减少骨质疏松性髋部骨折置换后假体的松动,成为骨质疏松性骨折假体置换中新的辅助治疗方法。     

李彦民主任医师治疗痹证应用乌头经验

痹证多见寒湿证型,临床治疗多用乌头。李彦民主任医师应用乌头强调辨证准确,多用复方监制其毒性,主张建立乌头用量和煎煮时间的比例,对乌头的煎煮用法和服用注意事项提出了独到的见解,临床应用也取得了满意的疗效。     

Exploring the mechanism of Buyang Huanwu decoction in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation based on network pharmacology and molecular docking

Buyang Huanwu decoction (BYHWD), as one of the traditional Chinese medicine formulas, is widely used in the clinical treatment of lumbar disc herniation (LDH) with curative effect. It has the characteristics of multi-component, multi-target, and mutual synergy, but the mechanism of action is often unclear. It needs some research to explore the molecular mechanism of BYHWD in the treatment of LDH based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. Screen the active compounds of BYHWD and predict drug-related gene/protein targets, which could determine the specific target of BYHWD in the treatment of LDH. Construct the “Drugs-Compounds-Targets” network and search for the core targets. Use Gene Ontology functional enrichment analysis, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway enrichment analysis, and molecular docking verification to explore the possible molecular mechanism. Eighty-two effective compounds and 666 targets of BYHWD, 187 targets for LDH treatment, and 20 core candidate targets were excavated. A total of 3414 entries were identified by Gene Ontology enrichment analysis, 173 related signal pathways were identified by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis, and 5 core compounds were identified by molecular docking, which had a good affinity with core genes STAT3, JUN, AKT1, MAPK1, RELA, and PIK3CA. BYHWD may play the role of analgesic and improving function by synergistic anti-inflammatory and analgesic compounds, regulating cell metabolic differentiation, regulating immunity, and anticoagulation. BYHWD in the treatment of LDH may play a role in analgesia and improve function through multiple signaling pathways, including PI3K-Akt, mitogen-activated protein kinase, tumor necrosis factor, and interleukin-17. The PI3K-Akt signaling may be one of the key mechanisms.