[Huotan Jiedu Tongluo decoction alleviates early atherosclerosis of rabbits by inhibiting eNOS uncoupling pathway].

The aim of this paper was to study the curative effect of Huotan Jiedu Tongluo (HTJDTL) decoction on a rabbit model with early atherosclerosis (AS),and furtherly to explore whether it could inhibit the BH4/eNOS uncoupling ROS or not. Twenty-four Japanese white rabbits were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, HTJDTL decoction group and atorvastatin group. Rabbit models with early atherosclerosis were established by high fat diet, nitrogen drying and carotid artery balloon injury.

Anti-inflammatory and immune response regulation of Si-Ni-San in 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin dysfunction.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Si-Ni-San (SNS) is a well-known decoction in traditional Chinese medicine. Although studies have indicated that the anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties of SNS and its components can account for their therapeutic effects, the role and mechanism of SNS in treating skin dysfunction remain unclear.

Aim Of The Study: Atopic dermatitis (AD), a disorder known for its prevalence in infants and adults, severely influences the quality of life of affected patients.

[Preventive strategies and causes of common complications of ureteroscopy].

Objective: To discuss the causes of common complications of ureteroscopy and how to prevent them.

Methods: A total of 768 cases of common complications of ureteroscopy were retrospectively analyzed from February 2004 to February 2009.

Results: The intra-operative complications were failed entry (n = 6, 0.