1.CT findings in adrenal ganglioneuroma
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2010;30(4):415-418
Objective To find the features and diagnostic values of CT for adrenal ganglioneuroma.Methods CT examinations were performed in 16 cases(7 with plain scan and 9 with both plain and enhanced scan).All cases were confirmed by pathological evidence.Results 2 cases showed solid -cystic mass,14 were solid mass,and 5 accompanied with calcification.The average CT value was from 20 to 40 HU.In 9 cases with enhanced scan,5 slightly enhanced on delayed phase and no enhancement was seen in the others.Conclusion Adrenal ganglioneuroma showed some characteristic CT appearance and CT scanning plays an important role in diagnosis of adrenal ganglioneuroma.
2.A discussion about how to prevent and control adverse event of medical device based on metal materials science
China Medical Equipment 2017;14(4):51-54
Objective: To discuss the effect of metal materials science for how to prevent and control adverse events of medical devices, and provide forewarning measures for preventing this kind of events. Methods: To analyze the adverse events report of medical devices, and summarize 10 kinds of fault phenomenon and clinical manifestation of adverse events came from metal materials, such as respiration device and its accessories, color ultrasonic imaging device and ultrasound intervention, intracavity diagnosis and implants, and so on. To analyze the reason of the medical equipment accidents;and provide countermeasures for monitoring and management of adverse events of medical devices. Results: The advantages of preventing and controlling adverse events of medical equipment based on metal material science were:①monitor the metal material performance changes occur in force or strain and early alarming, ②identify implanted medical consumables degradation. Conclusion: The fatigue damages and defects of metal materials were the main reason of medical device adverse events. The hospital needs to establish the medical device adverse event reporting, evaluation model, evaluation and classification of time report supervision mechanism; establish and improve the monitoring and management mechanism, technical personnel and regulations; perfect the corresponding technical support system, and achieve monitoring and risk management for adverse events of clinical medical devices.
3.Interpretation and application of Helicobacter pylori in children in new international consensus
Li ZHU ; Yaping SONG ; Dan QIN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(7):558-560
Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection rate is increasing these years.The incidence of related diseases subsequently rose.Hp infection can not only cause digestive diseases,but also lead to idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP),iron deficiency anemia,and indigestion etc.which can affect the growth and nutritional health of children.H.pylori has become a global issue,both international and domestic colleagues have reached a consensus on treatment for adults.According to the new conscnsus,the aim of this article is to study the diagnosis and treatment options for children with Hp infection.
4.The effect of electrical stimulation of the cerebellar fastigial nucleus on learning, memory and the expression of growth-associated protein-43 after cerebral infarction
Wanling YIN ; Dan QIN ; Zaomu HAN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2015;37(3):167-170
Objective To study the effect of electrical stimulation of the fastigial nucleus of the cerebellum (FNS) on learning,memory and the expression of growth-association protein-43 (GAP-43) after cerebral ischemia and reperfusion.Methods Sixty healthy,adult,male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a normal group,a sham-operation group (sham group),a model group and an FNS group,with 15 rats in each.Left middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion (MCAO/R) was administered to the rats in the FNS and model groups using the thread embolism method.The rats of the FNS group were given FNS treatment using a pair of needle electrodes inserted into the cerebellar fastigial nucleus 3hrs after the MCAO/R.Needle electrodes were similarly inserted in the model group rats,but no electrical stimulus was applied.Then the rats' learning and memory abilities were tested using a Morris water maze on days 1,3 and 7 after the MCAO/R modeling.The expression of GAP-43 mRNA on the side of the cerebral infarction was detected using a quantitative,real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results The average escape]atencies of the rats in the model and FNS groups were significantly longer than those of the normal and sham groups at all time points,but the FNS group rats demonstrated a significantly shorter average escape latency than the rats of the model group at each time point.The normal and sham groups showed a significantly lower expression of GAP-43 mRNA than the model and FNS group rats at all time points.The FNS group rats had a significantly higher level of GAP-43 mRNA than the rats of the model group.Conclusion FNS improved the rats' learning and memory abilities.This might be associated with the up-regulation of GAP-43 mRNA in neurons on the side of the cerebral infarction which could promote the regeneration and repair of peripheral nerve axons in the area of the infarction.
5.The effectiveness and safety of continuous and intermittent ice compression therapy after total knee arthroplasty:a prospective cohort study
Dan QIN ; Zhanjun SHI ; Liangxiao BAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(23):1791-1794
Objective To compare the effectiveness and safety of continuous and intermittent ice compression therapy following total knee arthroplasty surgery. Methods Eighty patients were divided into two groups receiving continuous or intermittent 30 minutes every 2 two hours within 48 hours after the operation. The subjective pain (VAS score), additional pain-killer use, swelling of extremity, drainage, range of motion were observed and compared. Results Patients in the observation group had less pain than those in the control group (Z values in the first 3 postoperative day was-2.722,-3.359,-2.039, respectively, P<0.05). Less pain-killers were required in the experimental group (Z=-2.559, P<0.05). The postoperative swelling by the thigh circumferences in the first day in the observation group was (1.84 ± 1.11) cm, which was milder than the (3.30 ± 1.69) cm of the control group (t=4.565, P<0.01). So was it in the calf circumferences, (0.94 ± 0.89 ) cm vs. (1.46 ± 0.91) cm (t=2.627, P=0.01). Within the first 3 days after the operation, this mildness still existed in aspect of thigh circumferences, which was (3.09±1.39) cm in the observation group vs the (4.09 ± 1.71) cm in the control group, t=2.869, P < 0.01. Conclusions Continuous ice compression therapy has better effects than intermittent 48 hours after total knee replacement, with functional training and exercise not disturbed. It is considered safe and assured, and is therefore recommended.
7.Clinical features of 26 patients with H7N9 avian influenza and characteris-tics of viral gene
Dan LI ; Yingzheng TAN ; Qin TAN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(7):464-467
Objective To evaluate the clinical,epidemiological,and viral molecular biology features of 26 patients infected with H7N9 avian influenza A virus. Methods Clinical and epidemiological data of 26 patients with con-firmed avian influenza A (H7N9)infection in 2013 and 2014 were collected,virus isolated from human and poultry were identified and typed through sequencing.Results Of 26 patients,fever and cough were the most common symptoms,all patients had pneumonia;20 patients (76. 92% )developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS);25 patients (96.15% )had leucopenia or normal leukocytes at the initial diagnosis;treatment with antivi-ral drugs was initiated in 25 patients at a median of 10 days after the onset of illness;10 patients (38.46% )died. Gene sequencing indicated Gln226Leu and Gly186Val substitutions in human virus H7 gene and the PB2 Asp701Asn mutation. Conclusion Acute respiratory system damage is the main clinical manifestation of avian influenza (H7N9)virus infection in humans,live poultry exposure is an important risk factor for H7N9 infection in humans, adaptive mutation occurred at partial site of avian virus gene,which can be more easily be spread from birds to hu-man and cause serious diseases,it is necessary to strengthen the pathogen monitoring.
8.Effects of Vitamin C and Hydrogen Dioxide on the Electric Current of Large-conductance Calcium-activated Potassium Channels in Isolated Outer Hair Cells of Old Guinea Pigs’ Cochlears
Dan LAI ; Fei HUANG ; Gang QIN
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2015;(2):181-185
Objective To study the effects of hydrogen dioxide (oxygen free radical donator) and vitamin C (oxygen free radical scavenger) on the electric current of large conductance calcium -activated potassium channels (BKCa channels) in isolated outer hair cells in aging guinea pigs .Methods Acute enzyme was used to isolat outer hair cells of aging guinea pigs ,in which of BKCa channel's electric current was observed and recorded by whole-cell recording mode of patch -clamp .After recording the stable and normal electric current of BKCa channels ,added H2 O2 dilution (0 .2 mmol/L) 40 μl in the 2 ml chambers within freshly isolated outer hair cells so that the concen‐tration of H2 O2 in the balneum would be 4 μmol /L .The groups(n=5) received individually vitamin C solution (5 mg/ml) 0 ,10 ,20 ,40μl in the 2 ml chambers within freshly isolated outer hair cells so that the concentration of vi‐tamin C in the balneum would be 0 ,25 ,50 ,100 μg /ml ,observing and recording the effects of different concentration of vitamin C to electric current of BKCa channels .Results ①In the w hole-cell mode of patch -clamp ,the rapid activation and non-deactivation electric current with a string of large amplitude was recorded ,above -40~ -30 mV activation voltage .The electric current increased with the increasing membrane potential .The amplitude in‐creased continuously and performed characteristics of outward rectification .When the concentration of IbTX was 100 nmol /L ,the activity of the channel was completely blocked and confirmed BKCa channel's electric current .②Medication within three minutes ,when VT was +50 mV ,the BKCa channels'the maximum peak current densities of 4 μmol /L H2 O2 group rose from 22 .09 ± 0 .27 PA /PF to 43 .53 ± 1 .09 PA/PF ,amplification was 97 .06% .In H2 O2 4 μmol /L + vitamin C with different concentrations as 25 ,50 ,100 μg/ml groups ,the BKCa channels'elec‐tric current performed about concentration-dependent inhibition ,and electric current's amplitude and peak current density decreased with the increasing concentration of vitamin C ,the I-V curves were reduced .However ,this still could not be recovered to the normal levels .Conclusion The oxygen free radical /BKCa exists in the process .The vitamin C as oxygen free radical scavenger can reverse the process to a large extent .
9.Medicine Storage Scale Model for Disaster Relief
Shangqian QIN ; Dan WANG ; Lulu ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(12):-
Objective To study medicine storage scale model for disaster relief.Methods The medicine storage scale for disaster relief was dynamically simulated by using DAMANO programming language of System Dynamics (SD) and was calculated with discrete algorithm using FORTRAN programming language.Results The established model could be used for dynamic tracing of the inventory of the warehouse.Conclusion Medicine storage scale for disaster relief can be determined through the model established by dynamic simulation or discrete calculation.
10.Clinical Observation of Saccharomyces boulardii Adjuvant with Aluminium Phosphate in the Treatment of Pediatric Acute Diarrhea
Dan WANG ; Qiaohong YE ; Qin GUO
China Pharmacy 2017;28(23):3250-3254
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of Saccharomyces boulardii adjuvant with aluminium phosphate on symp-toms and signs disappearance time,immune function and inflammatory factors in children with acute diarrhea. METHODS:Totally 110 children with acute diarrhea were chosen from our hospital during Mar. 2013-Mar. 2016,and then randomly divided into con-trol group and observation group according to random number table,with 55 cases in each group. Control group was given Alumini-um phosphate gel 2.5 g,po,qd,on the basis of conventional treatment. Observation group was additionally given S. boulardii cap-sules 0.25 g,po,bid,on the basis of control group. Both groups were treated for 3 d. Clinical efficacies,symptoms and signs(di-arrhea,abdominal pain,vomiting,abnormal stool routine)disappearance time as well as stool frequency,stool character scores, immune function indexes(CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+),inflammatory factors(IL-6,IL-10,TNF-α)before and after treat-ment,the occurrence of ADR were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:The total response rate of observation group (90.91%)was significantly higher than that of control group(70.91%);the symptoms and signs disappearance time was signifi-cantly shorter than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in stool frequency,stool character scores,immune function indexes or inflammatory factor levels between 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,stool frequency,stool character scores and inflammatory factor levels of 2 groups were significantly lower than before, and the observation group was significantly lower than the control group;the levels of CD3+,CD4+,CD4+/CD8+ were significantly higher than before treatment and control group,and the level of CD8 + was significantly lower than before treatment and control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in immune function indexes of control group be-fore and after treatment(P>0.05). Total incidence of dry mouth and constipation was 5.45% in control group and 9.09% in obser-vation group,without statistical significance(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:S. boulardii adjuvant with aluminium phosphate in the treatment of pediatric acute diarrhea can efficiently improve symptoms and signs,shorten disease duration,improve immune func-tion and reduce inflammatory reaction with good safety.