[Expression of BMP2/Smad1/Runx2 Signal Pathway in Renal Artery of Rat with Vascular Calcification].

Objective: To investigate the activation and its role of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2)/Smad1/Runt-related transcription factor 2 (Runx2) signal pathway in renal artery of rat models with vascular calcification.

Methods: Twenty four male SD rats were randomly divided into control group and calcification group. Rat vascular calcification model was constructed by administration of vitamin D3 plus nicotine.

Value of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry derived parameters vs anthropometric obesity indices in the assessment of early atherosclerosis in abdominally obese men.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) derived parameters vs anthropometric obesity indices in the assessment of early atherosclerosis in abdominally obese men.

Methods: This case-control study included 44 abdominally obese men (waist circumference ≥ 90 cm) and 30 non-abdominally obese men (waist circumference < 90 cm) who were between 20 and 50 years of age. All subjects were of the Han ethnicity.

The change in one-hour postload plasma glucose levels, and an analysis of its related factors in abdominally obese Han Chinese men with normal glucose tolerance.

Objective: This study was to observe the difference in one-hour postload plasma glucose levels and analyze its related factors in abdominally obese men with normal glucose tolerance (NGT).

Design: This case-control study included 36 abdominally obese men (waist circumference ≥90 cm) and 31 non-abdominally obese men (waist circumference <90 cm) aged 20-50 years with NGT. Cases and controls were matched in age.

Glycemic variability in abdominally obese men with normal glucose tolerance as assessed by continuous glucose monitoring system.

The purpose of this study was to observe both the glycemic variability in abdominally obese men with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and the relationship between glycemic variability and early atherosclerosis. This case-control study included 23 abdominally obese men (waist circumference (WC) ≥90 cm) and 23 nonabdominally obese men (WC <90 cm) with NGT who were between 20 and 50 years of age. All subjects were of the Han ethnicity.

Prevalence of impaired fasting glucose and analysis of risk factors in Han adolescents.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) and its relationship with cardiovascular risk factors in Han adolescents aged 13 to 18 years.

Methods: Step 1: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 3937 Han adolescents. IFG was defined as a fasting glucose of 5.

[The best waist circumference cut-point for identifying cardiovascular risk factors among adolescents: a preliminary study].

Objective: To explore the best waist circumference (WC) cut-point for identifying cardiovascular risk factors among adolescents.

Methods: Human basic parameters were measured among 3986 adolescents aged 14 - 18 in Qinhuangdao. Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC) analysis was employed to determine the optimal WC cut-point for detecting cardiovascular risk factors.

[Studies on quality control standard of zhishidaozhi tabloid pills].

Objective: To develop the quality control standard of Zhishidaozhi Tabloid Pills.

Method: Applying TLC to identify Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Rhizoma Coptidis, Radix Scutellariae, and HPLC to determine the content of emodin of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei.

Result: Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, Rhizoma Coptidis and Radix Scutellariae could be indentified by TLC.