Chinese Med J Peking
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Chinese Med J Peking · Jan 2008
Repair of brachial plexus lower trunk injury by transferring brachialis muscle branch of musculocutaneous nerve: anatomic feasibility and clinical trials.
There are few effective methods for treating injuries to the lower trunk of brachial plexus, and the curative effect is usually poor. The purpose of this study was to provide anatomic references for transferring the brachialis muscle branch of musculocutaneous nerve (BMBMCN) for selective neurotization of finger flexion in brachial plexus lower trunk injury, and to evaluate its clinical curative effects. ⋯ The technique of transferring the BMBMCN for selective neurotization of finger flexion is anatomically safe and effective, with satisfactory clinical outcomes.
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Chinese Med J Peking · Jan 2008
Multicenter StudyPredictive factors of recurrent angina after acute coronary syndrome: the global registry acute coronary events from China (Sino-GRACE).
Many patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) develop recurrent angina (RA) during hospitalization. The aim of this non-randomized, prospective study was to investigate the predictive factors of RA in unselected patients with ACS enrolled in the global registry acute coronary events (GRACE) during hospitalization in China. ⋯ In-hospital congestive heart failure, myocardial re-infarction, prior angina history and use of heparin are stronger independent predictors of RA; beta-blockers and PCI are also important predictive factors for RA.
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Chinese Med J Peking · Jan 2008
Protective effects of hemin pretreatment combined with ulinastatin on septic shock in rats.
Urinary trypsin inhibitor inhibits the enhanced production of pro-inflammatory molecules. Hemeoxygenase-1 induction protects against ischemia/reperfusion injury, oxidative stress, inflammation, transplant rejection, apoptosis, and other conditions. However, it is unknown if a combined hemin and ulinastatin pretreatment could result in protective effects for septic shock. In this study, we investigated the role of hemin pretreatment combined with ulinastatin on septic shock in rats. ⋯ Combined pretreatment with hemin and ulinastatin in septic shock rats results in an improved response by the upregulation of HO-1 protein followed by increasing CO with resistance to increased oxidative stress, restraining the release of inflammatory mediators, and inhibiting beta-GCD activity.