2.“Metal Family”Analysis Based on Family Resemblance Theory
Cuilan MA ; Jin GUO ; Chunhua JIA
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):934-938
This study was aimed to analyze the similarities of characteristics between members of“metal family” in the five elements. Wittgenstein’s family resemblance theory was used in the analysis of members assigned to the category of“metal family”, which included metal, autumn, west, white, pungent and lung. The results showed that there was family resemblance between members of“metal family”. It was concluded that members were classified into the category of“metal family” through analogical reasoning of family resemblance. Any member to be classified as a member of“metal family” showed similarity with at least one of other family members. Certain member in the“metal family” had similarities in different aspects with multiple members in the family. Any two members of“metal family” may not always have any similarities. It can be deduced that certain physiological functions of lung were not owned by the lung itself, but by the characteristics of“metal family”. The range of“metal family” can be expanded and multiplied. The“metal family” can build new members in different areas.
3.On the Impartiality Principle in the Healthcare Reform
Chunhua LIU ; Rentian WANG ; Shaopeng GUO
Chinese Medical Ethics 1995;0(02):-
"Everyone′s access to healthcare service" is established as the ultimate goal of the healthcare reform,which manifests the principle of impartiality.The practice of impartiality principle is not only the duty-bound responsibility of public hospitals,but also the important orientation of public hospitals′ reform,thus should be performed through out the whole process of healthcare reform,in order to explore a management system of public hospitals consistent with the Chinese current condition.
4.CT Diagnostic Value of Right-sided Colon Cancer
Chunhua YANG ; Shaohong KANG ; Lili GAO ; Haifeng GUO
Journal of Practical Radiology 1991;0(03):-
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of CT by analyzing CT features of right-sided colon cancer.Methods CT findings of 35 cases with surgically proved right-sided colon cancer were analyzed retrospectively with regard to their pathologic features.Results 34 of 35(97.1%) were diagnosed accurately by CT . Of them , 29 cases (82.9%)were polypoid colon cancer , 6 cases were infiltrative colon cancer, 2 cases with typical “target sign”. 9 cases(25.7%) were found with pericolic infiltration during operation, 7 of 9 (77.8%) were detected by CT scan . Distal ileal involvement of 3 cases ( 8.6% ) were all detected by CT . Lymphadenopathy was showed in 11 (31.4%), 7 of 11(63.6%)were found by CT.Conclusion CT scan plays important role in diagnosis of right-sided colon cancer as well as in finding pericolic infiltration, distal ileal involvement and lymphadenopathy.
5.Culture of vascular smooth muscle cells from coronary arteries of diabetic rats
Wei GUO ; Lei YANG ; Chunhua WANG ; Rong HUO ; Zhimin DU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1987;0(01):-
Aim To investigate the method of culturing vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) of coronary arteries derived from experimental diabetic rats and to establish the model of VSMC for the study of chronic cardiovascular diseases of diabetes. Method After the establishment of the model of diabetic rats, the coronary arteries of rats were separated carefully to culture VSMC using the method of explanting culture. Results The primary culture of VSMC was performed successfully by the method mentioned above. The cells could be isolated by different kinds of digestive enzyme in three steps. 7 ~10 days afterward, the cells overlapped in layers and displayed the typical ‘hill and valley’ pattern and positive immunochemical staining for smooth muscle actin. Conclusion VSMC from experimental diabetes proliferates faster than normal VSMC and its cultivating condition is strictly limited. The morphology of diabetic VSMC is as same as that of normal rats.
6.Association of isokinetic strength with pain and functional status in knee osteoarthritis patients aged 80 years and over
Changshui WENG ; Yanmei GUO ; Wei CHEN ; Chunhua LI ; Na WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(7):718-721
Objective To evaluate the difference in isokinetic strength of the knee muscles between knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients aged 80 years and over and matched healthy controls,and to establish the association of isokinetic strength with pain and functional status in patients with KOA.Methods The study enrolled 32 patients aged 80 and over diagnosed with unilateral knee OA and 10 matched controls.Pain was evaluated by the visual analogue scale (VAS),the pain intensity scale and the Lequesne index for patients with knee OA.Functional status was assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT),the Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTSST) and the Timed 10 Meter Walk Test (TWT).Muscle strength was measured using the isokinetic dynamometer Biodex System 4 Pro.Bilateral isokinetic (concentric) knee flexion and extension with the protocol of 60 degrees/sec,180 degrees/sec was also performed.Results The difference in two angular velocities of extensor and flexor peak torques between the knee OA group and the control group was statistically significant (t=2.747,P< 0.05).The extensor peak torque was negatively correlated with age,Liquesce index scores,FTSST,TUGT and TWT (r=-0.39~~-0.75,P<0.05),but had no correlation with the VAS score or the Lequesne index pain score (r=-0.23~ 0.31,P>0.05).The regression analysis results suggested that the extensor peak torque and the VAS score together were important predictors for the Liquesce index (adjusted R2 =0.41).Conclusions The degree of knee muscle damage is closely related to the functional performance of the muscles in knee OA patients aged 80 years or over.The strength of the quadriceps and the intensity of pain are important predictors of disability for those patients.
7.Pathological and clinical effects of preoperative arterial infusion chemotherapy on the breast cancers
Zeping YU ; Chunhua GUO ; Yousheng LI ; Zhonghao CHEN ; Jieshou LI
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2001;14(2):143-145
Objectives:To investigate the pathological and clinical effect of preoperative arterial infusion chemotherapy on breast cancers.Methods:Twenty patients with breast carcinoma received regional arterial angiography by Seldinger's procedure followed by arterial infusion chemotherapy.Sixteen patients who didn't undergo preoperative chemotherapy were selected as controls.All the operation specimens were analyzed by the same pathologist.Results:Histological analysis of the two groups revealed the following results:① cancer tissue necrosis increased in the arterial chemotherapy group;②karyopyknosis,karyorrhexis coagulation and necrosis of cytoplasm around the vascular vessels as well as interstitial edema were found in the tumor tissue,invasion of inflammatory cells,intimal proliferation thrombus and inflammation of vessels could also be seen.All the changes were much severe in the infusion chemotherapy group than in the controlled group;Conclusions:Histological changes are significant after preoperative arterial infusion chemotherapy for breast carcinoma.
8.Minimally invasive extraction of impacted supernumerary teeth of 35 cases
Donghui WU ; Shaoping CAO ; Yunying ZHU ; Chunhua GUO ; Jianqiang LIANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2014;(2):202-205
Objective:To evaluate the clinical effect of minimally invasive extraction of impacted supernumerary teeth.Methods :35 cases of impacted supernumerary teeth were included.Excluding extraction contraindications,preoperative X-ray or dental CT examina-tion was executed to find out the location of the impacted teeth and adjacent anatomical structures.According to the location,operation approach was selected to extract the impacted supernumerary teeth using minimally invasive apparatus.Intraoperative and postoperative feeling of the patients and the complications were recorded.Results:Operation time lasted from 1 0 to 40 minutes,average 1 5 minutes. All patients maintained good comfort in the operation.8.6% patients had postoperative adverse reactions such as mild pain and discom-fort.None had serious reactions.Conclusion:Minimally invasive extraction of impacted supernumerary teeth has less complication and less uncomfort.
9.Expression and signiifcance of PLTP and MIF in mice with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Guifang LI ; Baohai SHI ; Guo YAO ; Junli LIU ; Chunhua QI
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(9):876-879
Objective To study the expression and signiifcance of phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in mice with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Methods Ninety-six 4-day-old mice were randomly divided into oxygen group and air group. Mice in oxygen group were exposed to a FiO2 of 65%, and mice in air group were exposed to air. On day 7, 14, 21 and 28, blood and lung tissue samples from 12 randomly selected mice in each group were obtained. The serum levels of MIF and PLTP were measured by ELISA assay. The morphological changes of lung tissue were ob-served with HE staining. Results The mice in oxygen group showed thickened lung parenchyma and obvious pulmonary ifbrosis. The radioactive alveolar count was signiifcantly lower in oxygen group than that in air group (P<0.01). PLTP level in air group was increased gradually from day 7 to day 21, and began to decrease on day 28. PLTP level in oxygen group was increased from day 7 to day 14, and decreased on day 21 and day 28. MIF level in air group did not change during the experiment. MIF level in oxygen group was signiifcantly increased from day 7 to day 21, and began to decrease on day 28. Conclusions MIF and PLTP may be good biomarkers for the diagnosis of BPD.
10.Down-regulation of telomerase activity reflects neoadjuvant chemotherapy effect in invasive ductal carcinoma of breast
Zeping YU ; Yousheng LI ; Chunhua GUO ; Jieshou LI ;
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(12):-
Objective:To investigate the significance of telomerase activity in infiltrating ductal carcinoma with respect to neoadjuvant chemotherapy effect. Methods:Fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens were obtained from twenty nine patients with primary breast cancer pre neoadjuvant chemotherapy.All patients were given neoadjuvant chemotherapy(CEF regimen, Cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m 2 ; Epirubicin 50~60 mg/m 2 , Fluorouracil 500 mg/m 2 ) and were performed operation on post chemotherapy 3th day to 5th day,cytology and telomerase activity of specimens were analyzed. The telomerase activity was measured Telomerase PCR ELISA based on a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay known as TRAP (telomeric repeat and amplification protocol) assay. Results:The optic density (OD) of telomerase activityis is 1.172?0.501 pre chemotherapy whereas post chemotherapy that is 0.771 ?0.442 ( P