Dolabellane Diterpenoids from the Xisha Soft Coral .

Twelve new members (-) of the dolabellane family, co-occurring with three related known diterpenoids (-), were isolated from the Xisha soft coral . Their structures were determined by extensive spectroscopic analysis, modified Mosher's method, and X-ray diffraction analysis. Clavuperoxylides A () and B () represent the first examples of dolabellanes containing peroxyl groups, especially the novel peroxide bridge in , whereas clavufuranolides A-C (-) are the first example of dolabellane diterpenoids comprising a tetrahydrofuran ring.

Association of thyroid hormones with metabolic syndrome and its components in postmenopausal Chinese women.

To evaluate the association between thyroid hormones (TH) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in postmenopausal women (PmW), a cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 1000 participants of PmW (40-65 years). Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (fT4) were evaluated. The MS was defined using the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) ethnicity-specific definitions for Asian.

[Short-term effect of paclitaxel-eluting stent in the treatment of coronary heart disease due to coronary arteriosclerosis].

Objective: To evaluate the short-term safety and efficacy of paclitaxel-eluting stent (TAXUS stent, Boston Scientific) in the treatment of coronary heart disease (CHD) due to coronary arteriosclerosis.

Methods: From July 2003 to November 2004, 300 consecutive patients with CHD due to coronary arteriosclerosis were admitted for selective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and paclitaxel-eluting stent implantation in the coronary arteries. The immediate effects after PCI and follow-up results were investigated.