The development of alcohol policy in contemporary China.

Over recent years, an increase in alcohol-related problems has been noted in China. Taking effective measures against the problem requires clear reviewing and understanding of the evolution of the Chinese alcohol policy. This study is aimed to evaluate the alcohol policy with special focus on reviewing the alcohol production and consumption situation in China and assessing the changes in Chinese alcohol policy along with other related fields.

[Effect of primary percutaneous coronary intervention on plasma B-type natriuretic peptide in patients with acute myocardial infarction].

Objective: To observe the effect of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on plasma B-type natriuretc peptide (BNP) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).

Methods: Thirty-eight patients with AMI were divided into two groups for PCI (n=26) and conventional treatment (n=12). The plasma BNP levels were measured by fluorescence immunoassay (FIA) in these patients immediately, 24 h, 7 d, and 30 days after admission, and the infarct-related coronary arteries (IRA) were treated only with emergency interventional therapy in PCI group.