1.Dual-energy CT in the evaluation of solitary pulmonary nodules by virtual non-enhanced images:initial experience
Xing GUO ; Wei DING ; Huijuan QIN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2011;45(9):846-849
Objective To determine the accuracy and radiation dose of dual-energy computed tomography (CT) in evaluating solitary pulmonary nodules (SPNs) by virtual non-enhanced images.MethodsSixty-one patients with SPNs including 39 malignant and 18 benign nodules proved by pathology underwent DECT scans. The CT values of SPNs on enhanced weighted average and virtual non-enhanced images were compared by using Liver VNC processing unit in terms of their diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing malignant and benign nodules with a 20 HU threshold. Diagnostic accuracy was compared. In 28 patients of all patients, image noise and quality score of the non-enhanced and virtual non-enhanced images were compared, and radiation doses of each patient were recorded. The paired t test was used to analyze the noise difference between the plain scan and virtual non-enhanced scan. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to analyze statistically significant differences of the image quality score and radiation dose between the non-enhanced scan and virtual non-enhanced scan. ResultsThe sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for distinguishing benign and malignant nodules by using the virtual non-enhanced image of were 89. 7%(35/39), 72.2% (13/18), 84.2% (48/57)respectively.The noise of common CT and virtual nonenhanced images were(8. 49 ± 1. 94) HU and( 10. 14 ± 2. 18 ) HU, and there were statistically difference (t=9.45,P<0. 01 ). The quality scores of common CT and virtual non-enhanced images were (4.71 ±0. 46 ) and ( 4.42 ± 0. 57 ), and there were no statistical difference ( U = 290. 00, P > 0. 05 ). The radiation doses of common CT and DECT were ( 3. 72 ± 0. 48 ) mSv and ( 3.78 ± 0. 45 ) mSv, and there were no statistical difference ( U = 350. 50,P > 0. 05 ). ConclusionDECT by using virtual non-enhanced images is useful tool to distinguish the benign and malignant SPN without additional radiation dose.
2.The applied value of 256 spiral CT dynamic volume scanning in the diagnosis of moyamoya disease
Huijuan JIA ; Li WEI ; Yucun FU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(18):12-14
Objective To discuss the value of 256 spiral CT dynamic volume scanning in the diagnosis of moyamoya disease.Methods Twenty-three patients with moyamoya disease undergoing 256 spiral CT dynamic volume scanning (moyamoya group) were selected,and 18 patients having cerebrovascular disease symptoms,but the brain artery without stenosis (control group) were also selected.The volume reconstruction (VR),maximum intensity projection (MIP) and cerebral CT perfusion imaging was displayed.The cerebral CT perfusion imaging parameters of anterior,middle,posterior cerebral artery were measured and analyzed.Results VR,MIP could well reproduce lesion location,degree of stenosis and skull base abnormal vascular network change.Compared with control group,the cerebral blood volume (CBV) was increased [(8.46 ±0.91) ml/100 g vs.(2.92 ±0.72) ml/100 g],time to peak (TTP) was increased [(30.27 ±5.02) s vs.(24.83 ±4.07) s] in anterior cerebral artery,and there was significant difference (P < 0.01),but there was no significant difference in the cerebral blood flow (CBF),the mean transit time (MTT)(P > 0.05).Compared with control group,CBV was increased [(8.06 ± 1.05) ml/100 g vs.(6.08 ± 0.56) ml/100 g],MTT,TTP was increased [(6.34 ± 1.01) s vs.(3.83 ± 0.83) s,(32.06 ± 2.55) s vs.(25.83 ± 2.34) s] in middle cerebral artery,and there was significant difference (P< 0.01),but there was no significant difference in CBF (P > 0.05).Compared with control group,there was no significant difference in the cerebral CT perfusion imaging parameters of posterior cerebral artery (P >0.05).Conclusion 256 spiral CT dynamic volume scanning can be combined with morphology and function imagings,and has important guiding significance for diagnosis of moyamoya disease.
3.Effect of new labor standards on gestational diabetes mellitus primipara delivery outcome
Wei ZHANG ; Huijuan CHEN ; Dan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(12):914-917
Objective To explore the effect of new labor standards on the intrapartum interventions and delivery outcome for gestational diabetes mellitus primiparas in labor by comparing with materal who were in accordance with the Friedman standards. Methods From May to November 2015, 319 singleton and full-term gestational diabetes mellitus primiparas whose labor treatment was according to new labor standards were selected as observation group. From November 2014 to April 2015, materal in accordance with the Friedman standards were selected as control group, a total of 292 cases, and then progress of labor, the usage of oxytocin, delivery way, postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoglycemia and asphyxia were all observed. Results There was no significant difference between two groups in the rate of postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoglycemia, neonatal asphyxia and neonatal mobidities (P>0.05). The total labor stage, the first labor stage and the second labor stage was (10.73 ± 4.00), (9.97 ± 3.89), (0.60 ± 0.38) h in observation group and (8.86 ± 3.09), (8.19 ± 3.00), (0.53 ± 0.31) h in control group, there was significant difference between two groups (t=18.184, 17.799, 6.798, all P<0.01). The incidence of artificial rupture, the usage of oxytocin, caesarean section was 22.57%(72/319), 16.93%(54/319), 5.64%(198/319) in observation group, and 28.77%(84/292), 22.95%(67/292), 9.59%(28/292) in control group, and there was significant difference between two groups(χ2=3.079, 3.476, 3.410, all P<0.05). The incidence of episiotomy was only 29.47% (94/319) in observation group, significantly less than that in control group, which was 51.37% (150/292), there was significant difference (χ2=30.490, P<0.01). Conclusions For gestational diabetes mellitus primipara, the new labor standards effectively reduce intrapartum interventions, the rate of cesarean sections and episiotomy, and more, less influence on maternal and newborn, which is helpful to promote the maternal reproductive health and natural delivery.
4.Analysis of Fourteen Dyes in Hair Dying Formulations by High Performance
Huijuan ZHU ; Yan-Wei YANG ; Wei-Qiang ZHANG ; Al ET ;
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(08):-
Objective To develop a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the determination of fourteen dyes in hair dying formulations.Methods Dyes were separated on a amide bonded C_(16) silica column (250 mm?4.6 mm,5?m),the target analytes were ion-paired prior to HPLC analysis with elution employing methanol-0.025 mol/L phosphate buffer (pH=6.0) containing 1 g/L 1-heptanesulfonic acid sodium salt as mobile phase and detection by a photodiode array detector with the detection wavelength of 230 nm and 280 nm.The flow rate was 1.0 ml/min and the column temperature was 25℃.Results The linear range were 10-500 mg/L,the detection limits were 0.3-2.0 mg/L,the coeffieients of variation were less than 10%(except 2-amino-6-chloro-4-nitrophenol at low concentration) and the recovery rates were 71.3%-118.5%.Conclusion The methods of high performance liquid chromatography introduced in this paper is simple,rapid,accurate and is applicable to the analysis of various hair dyes.
5.Clinical observation of the tension-free vaginal tape-obturator treatment for 130 cases of female stress urinary incontinence
Huijuan SHENG ; Ke HAN ; Shiqiu WENG ; Zhongqing WEI ; Yulian XIE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;(5):613-616
Objective To observe the clinical short-and long-term curative effect of the surgical treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) with tension-free vaginal tape-obturator (TVT-O) treatment,and discuss the safety of the operation and postoperative quality of life.Methods The data were collected from 130 patients with SUI who were underwent TVT-O treatment.The patients'perioperative period,follow-up of postoperative complications,and comparison of the quality of life before and after surgery were analyzed retrospectively.Results A total of 130 patients was successfully completed their surgeries with a mean operative time (47.01 ± 18.82)min,average blood loss (64.38 ±99.62)ml,mean catheterization (2.67 ±0.90)d,and the average length of stay (4.73 ±2.14)d.A total of 101 cases was completed the postoperative follow-up with (a) preoperative quality of life in patients with ⅡQ-7 score 6 to 21 points and an average of (15.74 ± 3.87) min,(b) symptoms of lower urinary tract UDI-6 score of 3 to 22 minutes and the average (10.51 ± 3.70) min,(c) postoperative quality of life improved significantly ⅡQ-7 score from 0 to 21 points and an average of (1.59 ±4.37)points,and (e) UDI-6 score 0 to 14 points and an average of (1.63 ± 2.66)points.A total of 73 patients (72.3%) had the postoperative urinary incontinence,which subjective symptom were completely cured,significant improvement was 11 cases (10.9%),ineffectiveness was 6 cases (5.9%),pad using was 13 patients (12.9%),vaginal mesh exposure and erosion was 2 patients(2.0%),the sexual life postoperatively was affected in 8 patients (7.9%).Conclusions TVT-O treatment of SUI is not only easy to operate but also has clinically high security,few complications,low recurrence rate,and significantly improved patients' living quantities.However,patch compli cations can not be ignored and need further discussion.
6.Clinical effects of modified air bag deflation lubrication by Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
Huijuan HU ; Lifen PENG ; Guomin HUANG ; Hongyun WEI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2013;(8):41-42
Objective To study the effect of modified air bag deflation lubrication by Sengstaken-Blakemore tube on voluntary dysphagia induced by esophageal variceal bleeding.Method Twenty seven patients with voluntary dysphagia induced by esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding were managed with modified air bag deflation lubrication with Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.Results The indwelling time for the Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was 3~6 d.There was no complication of gastrointestinal mucosal injury and aspiration complications.Conclusion The modified air bag deflation lubrication by Sengstaken-Blakemore tube may effectively avoid the complications by hemostasis with Sengstaken-Blakemore tube.
7.Relationship between dietary calcium and bone mineral density in school-age children
Huijuan RUAN ; Qingya TANG ; Xiuhua SHEN ; Yexuan TAO ; Wei CAI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;17(6):349-353
Objective To investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the nutritional status of dietary calcium intake in school-age children in Shanghai and to analyze the relationship between dietary calcium and bone mineral density (BMD).Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the second and third grade students of 10 primary schools in Yangpu District and Baoshan District in Shanghai. Food frequency questionnaire was used tu estimate the relative intake of dietary calcium of students in 6 primary schools in Baoshnn District. Quantitative ultrasound bone density examination was used to estimate the calcaneal BMD.The relation-ship between calcium intake and BMD was analyzed.Results The average calcium intake was 647 mg/d among ested students.BMD was not significantly different among different age groups (F=1.595,P=0.173),while Z-score was significantly different among different age groups (F=16.02,P=0.000).The total calcium intake was not correlated with BMD or Z-score.The percentage of dairy calcium intake was positively correlated with BMD (r=0.097,P=0.015)and Z-score (r=O.117,P=0.003),the percentage of non-dairy calcium intake and the non-dairy calcium intake were negatively correlated with BMD (r=-0.097,P=0.015) and Z-score(r=-0.110,P=0.006).When the total dietary calcium intake was ≥600 mg/d,BMD and Z-score significantly higherin students with high dairy calcium intake than those with low dairy calcium intake (P<0.05).When the total dietary calcium intake was <600mg/d,BMD and Z-score were higher in students with high dairy calcium in-take than in those with low dairy calcium intake,although no statistical significance was noted (P>0.05).Conclusions BMD and Z-score increase along with the increase of dairy calcium intake.Such effect becomes even more obvious when the total dietary calcium intake is ≥600 mg/d.
8.Clinical Significance of serum thyroxine level in AIDS Patients
Jingjie CHEN ; Huijuan CHEN ; Xianfei WEI ; Ronglan TANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2011;18(2):171-172
Objective To determine the level of the serum thyroxine in AIDS patients and investigate its content changes and clinical significance. Methods The serum levels of T3 ,T4 ,FT3 ,FT4 and TSH in AIDS patients were determined by chemilumiescence assay. The results were analyzed. Results The serum levels of T3 and FTM3 in AIDS patients of the observation group were significantly lower than that of the control group, showed significantly stiatistical differences [(1.78 ± 0.99) vs (2.43 ± 0.52) nmol/L, (3.75 ± 3.65) vs (5.68 ± 1.83) pmol/L, all P <0. 05]. While the levels of T4, FT4 and TSH in those of the observation group was higher than that of the controls without significant difference (all P > 0.05). Conclusion The variations of levels of T3, T4, FT3, FT4 and TSH in AIDS patients had important clinical significance.
9.Multi-channel diffuse optical tomography system for galactophore inspection
Wei LIU ; Feng GAO ; Huijuan ZHAO ; Kexin XU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(01):-
Based on photon counting mode,a multi-channel continuous-wave(CW) diffuse optical tomography(DOT) system is designed for galactophore inspection.For the acquisition of dynamic information,the instrument adopts the non-intermittent counters to achieve the function of width-adjustable moving gate.The width of the moving gate can be changed from 50 microseconds to about 10 seconds,and correspondingly the total temporal span of the measurement ranges from several milliseconds to tens seconds,depending on the preset gate number.The data transfer as well as the system control is through the universal serial bus(USB) 2.0 technique,with which the system can readily extended for a variety of applications requiring different spatial resolution.
10.Effect of gliclazide on the proliferation and differentiation in mouse osteoblastic-like cells MC3T3-E1
Shuang JIN ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Juan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Haofeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;(6):535-537
[Summary] To investigate the effect of gliclazide on the proliferation and differentiation in MC3T3-E1 cells exposed to normal glucose concentration by applying CCK-8 and RT-PCR. Gliclazide improved the proliferation and stimulated COL-I, OPN and Runx2 mRNA expression in MC3T3-E1 cells, the best concentration of gliclazide was 20μmol/ L, the expression of COL-1 and OPN mRNA had a significant positive correlation with Runx2 binding activity.