1.Efficiency of resin infiltration versus fluride varnish for treatment of post-orthodontic white spot lesions
Lu WANG ; Jie JIAN ; Huifang LU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(29):5303-5308
BACKGROUND:White spot lesions caused by enamel demineralization are a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. Resin infiltration treatment for white spot lesions has obtained favorable effects, but there is no report on the difference between resin infiltration and fluoride varnish treatment for post-orthodontic white spot lesions. OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficiency of resin infiltration and fluride varnish for treatment of post-orthodontic white spot lesions. METHODS:Twenty-nine patients with post-orthodontic white spot lesions were randomly divided into two groups:one group accepted the resin infiltration treatment and the other group accepted fluoride varnish treatment. Frontal intraoral photos before treatment and 6 months after treatment were col ected for study. The difference in efficiency of resin infiltration and fluride varnish for treatment of post-orthodontic white spot lesion was analyzed and evaluated by both dentists and College students who were not engaged in oral medicine. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Except one patient treated with fluride varnish, al the patients completed the referral on schedule. There was significant improvement in the two groups after treatment (P<0.05). Resin infiltration treatment was better than fluoride varnish treatment in post-orthodontic white spot lesions. Thus, resin infiltration that requires fewer referrals and has better effects is an ideal therapy for post-orthodontic white spot lesions.
2.Report of 223 cases of adverse drug reaction
Huifang ZHOU ; Liju LU ; Qiji ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(4):232-235
Objective To investigate the incidence of adverse drug reaction (ADR)in patients in a hospital,and evaluate ADR-related factors,so as to provide references for the prevention of ADR and reducing of risk factors in drug use. Methods 223 clinically reported ADR cases were collected from January 1,2011 to December 31,2011, patients'age,types and administration routes of drugs relating to ADR,and ADR-involved organs and systems were analyzed.Results Of 223 patients with ADR,211(94.62% )received intravenous drip,3 received intravenous injec-tion,2 received intramuscular inj ection,and 7 received oral administration. ADR mainly occurred within 1-30 mi-nutes after taking the medicines,39(17.49% )occurred within 1-4 minutes,45(20.18% )within 5-9 minutes,80 (35.87% )within 15-29 minutes. Of organ or system involved by ADR,skin and its appendage damages were com-mon (93 cases),followed by gastrointestinal tract (62 cases)and systemic damage (45 cases);single organ and sys-temic damage were most common (184 cases,82.51% ). 123 cases (55.16% )of ADR were caused by antimicrobial use,60 cases (26.91% )were induced by Chinese medicine injection;Of top 10 ADR-inducing medicines,7 were an-timicrobial agents and 3 were traditional Chinese medicine injections,levofloxacin lactate and sodium chloride injec-tion ranked first(23 cases,10.31% ).Conclusion The occurrence of ADR is related to multiple factors,reporting and surveillance of ADR should be strengthened,the use of antimicrobial agents and traditional Chinese medicine should be rational,thereby reduce the occurrence of ADR.
3.Effect of Volatile Chemicals in the Air of Newly Decorated Rooms on O~6-methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase Expression in Lung,Liver,Kidney and Testicle Tissues of Mice
Junshan HE ; Xinhua LU ; Huifang CAO
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Objective To study the effect of volatile chemicals in the air of newly decorated rooms on O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) expression in the lung, liver, kidney and testicle tissues of mice. Methods Forty Kunming mice were randomly divided into four groups and the imitate pollutants mixture of volatile chemicals in the air of newly decorated rooms was used as the exposed toxicants: low-dose exposure group (7.5 mg/m3), moderate-dose exposure group (15 mg/m3), high-dose exposure group (30 mg/m3), the control group (no exposure ). The mice were exposed 4 hours each day, for nine weeks. Streptavidin and biotechnology-peroxidase (SABC) immunohistochemical method was used to determine the MGMT expression in the lung, liver, testicle and kidney tissues. Results The expression of MGMT in the liver, lung, testicle tissues in the high, moderate and low-dose groups reduced significantly compared with the control group (P0.05). Conclusion The higher exposure of volatile chemicals from the air of newly decorated rooms may inhibit the MGMT expression in the liver, lung and testicle tissues of mice.
4.Determination of Methamidophos in Human Serum by Gas Chromatography With Flame Photometric Detector
Yanjun CHEN ; Yinghua LU ; Huifang YAN
Journal of Environment and Health 1989;0(06):-
Objective To establish a simple and quick method to determine methamidophos in human serum samples. Methods The samples were extracted by acetone and were separated with centrifuge then were determined by gas chromatography (GC-FPD). Results The determine limit for methamidophos in human serum was 0.05 ng. The minimum determine concentration was 0.40 ?g/ml. Rate of recovery of methamidophos added in human serum were 90.5%-105.6%. The relative standard deviations (RSD) were 4.52%-6.63%. Conclusion This method is sensitive, accurate and reliable for the determination of methamidophos in human serum samples.
5.Effects of Perinatal Diphenylchloroarsine Chloride Exposure on Livability and Reproductive Function of F1 Generation Rats
Xiaojing LU ; Huifang WANG ; Lanqun HAO
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Objective To study the effects of perinatal exposure of diphenylchloroarsine chloride(DA)on the livability and reproductive function of F1 generation rats.Methods The pregnant rats were treated with DA by gavage at 0(solvent control),0.63(low dose),0.94(medium dose),1.89(high dose)mg/(kg?day)from day 6 of pregnancy to day 15 of lactation.The general condition,the change of body weight and abnormity of main organs of the F0 pregnant rats and F1 young rats were observed,and the livability and abnormity of reproductive function of F1 young rats were examined.Results The results indicated that compared with the negative control,the increasing amounts of the body weights of the F0 maternal rats and the livability of F1 young rats aged 4 day significantly decreased at 0.94 mg/kg and 1.89 mg/kg,the livability in lactation period obviously reduced at 1.89 mg/kg,and the rate of absorbed fetus in F1 pregnant rats increased at 1.89 and 0.94 mg/kg.Conclusion DA exposure may have an adverse effect on livability and reproductive function of the F1 offspring when the dosage is no fewer than 0.94 mg/kg.
6.Correlation analysis of type A influenza virus genetic variation characteristic with survival selective pressure
Xiaoming ZHOU ; Huifang ZHAO ; Jialiang LU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 1997;0(04):-
Objective Study the relationship between type A influenza virus genetic variation with survival selective pressure, help for the finding of possible vaccine conserved antigen target. Methods Select seven strains of same HA (Hemagglutinin) serotype, regional and isolation time closely related type A influenza virus with full HA gene coding sequence; use Blast2 program to calculate the parameter of nucleotide conservative, amino acid conservative, mutation ratio of codon 3rd (over) non 3rd locus, survival selective pressure indicator of these virus strains; analysis the parameters relationship with survival selective pressure indicator. Results Nucleotide conservative of HA gene is significantly lower than that of other genes; amino acid conservative of HA gene is similar with NS gene, all lower than that of other genes; genetic variation of HA gene is under survival selective pressure; selective pressure toward NS, PB1 gene is relatively lower than that toward NA, NP gene; survival selective pressure indicator is strongly correlated with mutation frequency upon codon 3rd locus. Conclusions Genetic variation of influenza virus is determined both by mechanism of relax replication model and survival selective pressure; genetic conservative of each gene is different, NA, NP gene could be selected as possible vaccine target for their relative high conservative, HA gene possesses medium genetic conservative with prospective of finding more conserved epitope region within its full sequence, NS, PB1 are not recommended as vaccine candidate for their relative low genetic conservative.
7.Effects of static magnetic field on the activity of glutathione peroxidase and malondialdehyde content in mouse hepatic tissue
Fangping LIU ; Quanyi WU ; Renyun LU ; Huifang WANG ; Lirong DUAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(39):168-169
BACKGROUND: As the end product of lipid peroxidation, malondialdehyde (MDA) content can be used for assessment lipid peroxidation injury.Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) acts as a free radical scavenger. Currently the effect of static magnetic field on the organism, whether positive or negative, has not been elucidated.OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of static magnetic field on anti-oxidation capacity of mouse hepatic tissues and its intensity dependence for producing such effects.DESIGN: A controlled comparative experiment.SETTING: Laboratories of Medical Physics and Biochemistry of Jiangsu University.MATERIALS: The experiment was conducted in the Laboratories of Medical Physics and Biochemistry of Jiangsu University from January to December 2003. Totally 30 mice of either sex weighing 18-20 g were selected and subjected to magnetic filed exposure using a self-designed ferrite magnet apparatus.METHODS: The mice were equally randomized into normal control group and 4 exposure groups exposed to magnetic field of (24.6±4.2) mT,(42.0±2.1) mT, (63.5±3.0) mT, and (85.1±2.9) mT, respectively. The mice in the 4 exposure groups were exposed to static magnetic field of the specified intensity for 2 hours twice a day, while those in the normal control group were subjected to the sham exposure apparatus without magnetic field at scheduled time points every day. After 15 days of exposure, the mice were sacrificed and the GSH-Px activity and the MDA content in the hepatic tissue were assayed.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: GSH-Px activity and MDA content in hepatic tissue of the mice.RESULTS: Thirty mice entered the final analysis without losses. MDA content in (24.6±4.2) mT and (42.0±2.1) mT groups were obviously lower than that in the normal control group [(12.70±0.53), (12.96±0.72), and (17.62±0.91) μmol/g, respectively, F=10.4, 9.89, P < 0.01]. The GSH-Px activity in the hepatic tissue in (24.6±4.2) mT and (42.0±2.1) mT groups were obviously higher than that in the normal control group [(143.36±8.34),(150.69±12.00), (87.51±11.34) μkat/g, respectively, F=10.0, 11.3, P < 0.01].CONCLUSION: Static magnetic field of appropriate intensity can lower MDA content and enhance the GSH-Px activity in the hepatic tissue of mice, and may also improve the activity of antioxidase and reduce the production of lipid peroxidation to diminish the consequent injuries and delay the aging process.
8.Effect of Mirror Therapy on Upper Extremity Motor Function and Activities of Daily Living after Stroke:A Meta-analysis
Zhongfei BAI ; Ziwei ZHANG ; Huifang WANG ; Jiani LU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(12):1384-1394
Objective To systematically summarize the effects of mirror therapy on upper extremity motor function and activities of dai-ly living after stroke. Methods The literatures about mirror therapy published between January, 2006 and May, 2016 were recalled from Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, OT seeker, PEDro, Wanfang and CNKI databases. The randomized control trials were included, and those didn't concern upper extremity motor function and activities of daily living were excluded. The data were extracted and analysed with Rev-Man 5.3. Results Fourteen trials were included. Mirror therapy could significantly improve Fugl-Meyer Assessment score (SMD=0.81, 95%CI=0.43-1.20, P<0.001, I2=64%). Subgroups analysis indicated movement based mirror therapy was more effective on mild to moderate hemiplegia (SMD=0.96, 95%CI=0.59~1.34, P<0.001, I2=51%) and the subgroup differences were also significant (P=0.004). Mirror therapy could improve score of Action Research Arm Test (SMD=0.33, 95%CI=0.01-0.64, P=0.040, I2=0), Box and Block Test (SMD=0.70, 95%CI=0.03-1.37, P=0.040, I2=62%) and Brunstrom stages (SMD=1.56, 95%CI=1.07-2.06, P<0.001, I2=41%) of affected upper extremities. It could also improve activities of daily living (SMD=0.93, 95%CI=0.62-1.24, P<0.001, I2=0). No evidence revealed mirror therapy could change muscle tone of flexors of affected upper limbs (SMD=-0.22, 95%CI=-0.73-0.28, P=0.890, I2=0). Conclusion Mirror therapy can signifi-cantly improve upper extremity motor function and activity of daily living.
9.tBHQ delayed replicative senescence by activating the proteasome system of BMSCs
Huifang SONG ; Jiachao YANG ; Xiaojie NIU ; Li LU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(9):1647-1651
AIM:To investigate the effect of tert-butylhydroquinone ( tBHQ) on the replicative senescence of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs).METHODS: Late stage BMSCs were continuously treated with tBHQ at concentration of 30 μmol/L for 4 weeks and the cells were used for the following assays immediately .The proteasomal ac-tivity was determined by chemiluminescence method .The samples were subjected to CCK-8 assay and BrdU incorporation as well as flow cytometry analysis for analyzing the cell vitality and proliferation .Percentage of senescent cells was detected by senescence-associatedβ-galactosidase ( SA-β-Gal) staining.The expression of P53 was measured by Western blot .RE-SULTS:After the continuous treatment of tBHQ (30 μmol/L) for 4 weeks, the proteasomal activity of late stage BMSCs increased by 21.96%±1.98%(P<0.05).The cell vitality and survival were significantly increased with the increases in tBHQ doses till 40 μmol/L, and no cytotoxicity reaction with the increased dose of tBHQ till 120 μmol/L was observed . BrdU-positive cells, which represented the cell proliferation , were significantly increased (P<0.05).The proliferation in-dex was also significantly increased by flow cytometry analysis (P<0.05).The SA-β-Gal positive cells and the expression of P53 were decreased (P<0.05).CONCLUSION:tBHQ delays the proteasome dysfunction associated senescence pro-gress of BMSCs by increasing the proteasomal activity .
10.An empirical analysis of a comprehensive reform of a provincial public hospital in Zhejiang
Ling JIN ; Huifang SHI ; Azhen WANG ; Lijuan LU ; Jing XIA
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;31(1):11-13
Objective To analyze implementation outcomes of the new health reform policy at a provincial hospital for the past six months.Methods Trend analysis,factor analysis and ratio analysis approaches were used in monthly surveillance,along with comparative study of the data before and after the reform,to probe into impacts of the new policy on hospital operations.Results Medical income increased by 22.09%,mainly contributed by volume growth (22.28%) of medical services; Medical income dropped by 0.16% due to pricing policy factors; medicine proportion deceased by 4.84%; following the reform,the income per outpatient and inpatient increased by 12.32% and 5.35% respectively.Conclusion Following the drug zero profit policy and rise of the charging standards for medical treatment service at the hospital,the growth of total income mainly comes from growing volume of medical services instead of pricing policy factors.The new health reform is conducive to optimizing the hospital's income structure and raising value to doctors' technical service.