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The article presents a study which investigated the prevalence and risk factors of HIV or sexually transmitted infections (STI) among miners in Yunnan, China. The study conducted a cross-sectional evaluation of 1,798 miners in two townships of Gejiu City, Yunnan from March to May 2006. Results show that miners who have visited female sex workers (FSXs) have high prevalence of HIV and any STI including Chlamaydia trachomatis, syphilis, and herpes.

Objectives: To explore attitudes toward hypothetical vaginal microbicides and willingness to use them among female sex workers (FSWs) in a district of Beijing, China, and to identify factors likely to affect acceptability and use of microbicides for HIV prevention among this population. Methods: An exploratory cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted. A total of 54 FSWs were recruited from Shijingshan District in Beijing for a face-to-face interview. Main outcome variables were measured by a microbicide acceptability score, perception of HIV/STI risk and self-reported high-risk sexual behaviors, condom use, HIV/STI history, and self-reported experience of vaginal product use. Results: Mean score of microbicide acceptability in FSWs was 2.73, with a standard deviation (SD) of 0.46 (ranging from 1 to 4). Acceptability score varied by partner types ( p = 0.025), history of HIV testing ( p = 0.037), and concern about contracting an STI ( p = 0.042). Covert use of microbicides in FSWs with various sexual partners was statistically different ( p = 0.001). FSWs preferred to pay for microbicides and to use them covertly. Conclusions: In general, FSWs in Shijinghsan District might have a positive response to microbicides across all hypothetical characteristics. Further study is needed for comprehensive understanding of the contextual factors of microbicide use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a longitudinal study among female sex workers (FSWs) in Yunnnan Sheng, China, wherein they were interviewed and tested for HIV and STDs. It states that the factors related to HIV-testing history and HIV-test follow-up analyzed were examined. Furthermore, it points out that immediate action must be considered to improve the use of HIV testing services and inform people about their HIV status.

Background/aims: To observe the effects of Sargent gloryvine decoction (SGD) on severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) treatment and to evaluate its clinical value., Methodology: 112 patients of SAP in our hospital from January, 2005 to December, 2012 were recruited for retrospective analysis. They were divided into two groups, SGD group (62 patients) and control group without treated with SGD (50 patients). Inflammation factor, CT grade and Ranson grade were used to estimate the severity of SAP, and were compared in these two groups. In addition, peripancreatic infection, incidence of pseudo pancreatic cyst, time of anal exsufflation and duration of fever were used to evaluate the effect of SGD treatment. After perfusion of SGD for different time, hospitalization days and cost were recorded to evaluate clinical value of SGD., Results: After perfusion, many indexes in SGD were remarkably superior to those of control group, such as duration of fever, incidence of pseudo pancreatic cyst, peripancreatic infection and Ranson grade. Meanwhile, SGD can sharply down-regulate inflammation reaction levels of SAP patients, so that the hospitalization days and costs can be obviously saved., Conclusion: According to comparison, perfusion of SGD is a potential candidate for SAP treatment and is valuable in clinical application.