[Exploration on the relationship between pathogenesis for yin-deficiency of acute myocardial infarction and immediate prognosis as well as its mechanism].

Objective: To study the relationship between pathogenesis for Yin-deficiency of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and immediate prognosis as well as its neuro-endocrine mechanism.

Methods: According to the TCM standard of Syndrome Differentiation of Deficiency Syndrome, 194 patients with AMI were classified into the typical Yin-deficiency group (n = 26), the non-typical Yin-deficiency group (n = 61) and the non-Yin-deficiency group (n = 107). Their venous blood samples were collected in the morning while lying on their backs to detect plasma levels of adrenaline, noradrenaline, aldosterone, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), corticoid and myocardial enzymes, as well as their hospitalization days and mortality in hospitalized period were calculated and compared in the three groups, with the 30 healthy persons as control.

[Effect of sanhuang jiangtang recipe on insulin peripheral resistance in type II diabetics].

Objective: To observe the effect of Sanhuang Jiangtang recipe (SHJT) on insulin peripheral resistance in type II diabetics.

Methods: Ninety-five patients with type II diabetics were randomly divided into two groups. Fifty-three cases of SHJT group were given orally decoction and tablets of SHJT for 4-6 months.

[Effects of supplemented taohe chengqi decoction in treating insulin resistance in rats with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus].

Objective: To investigate the effect of Supplemented Taohe Chengqi Decoction (STHCQD) in treating non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Methods: The model of rats with NIDDM was formed with injection of streptozotocin and fed on high calorie diet to study the effects of STHCQD on the release of insulin mediator from liver cell membranes, the glucose oxidation in adipocytes as well as the insulin sensitivity.

Results: (1) Fasting serum glucose, serum insulin, intake of food and water were significantly decreased (P < 0.