1.Study on Formaldehyde Pollution in Indoor Air of the Newly Decorated House
Lingling WANG ; Xuchao ZHU ; Kexin DUO
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the status quo of formaldehyde pollution in indoor air of the decorated houses. Methods 54 apartments that have been decorated for one month to almost two years and 52 roughcast apartments were selected and the concentrations of formaldehyde were determined by acetylacetone spectrophotometry. Results The results showed that in the same time after decorating, there was significant difference of formaldehyde concentrations between higher and lower temperature periods (P
2.Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the meaning in life questionnaire among sergeants
Kexin ZHAO ; Pengdi XIONG ; Zhuohong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(6):566-568
Objective To examine the reliability and validity of the meaning in life questionnaire (MLQ) in Chinese sergeants.Methods Convenience sampling was applied to collect data from 574 sergeants.Part of the data randomly selected (n=278) was conducted exploratory factor analysis and the other (n=296) was used in confirmatory factor analysis.The satisfaction with life scale(SWLS),self-rating depression scale (SDS),and selfrating anxiety scale(SAS) were administered to test the criterion-related validity.Results (1) Exploratory factor analysis vertified a 2-factor model which consisted of presence of meaning (MLQ-P) and search for meaning (MLQ-S),and their cumulative contribution rate was 61.02%.The range of factor loading was between 0.62 and 0.85.Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the hypothesized 2-factor model (x2 =32.82,GFI =0.97,AGFI =0.94,NFI =0.96,CFI =0.98,RMSEA =0.06).(2) The internal consistencies were good for the overall scale (Cronbach's alpha =0.79) and the subscales (Cronbach's alpha =0.80 and 0.78,respectively).(3) MLQ-P score was positively correlated with SWLS (r=0.21,P<0.01),while negatively correlated with SDS and SAS(r=-0.50,-0.43).MLQ-S had positive correlation with MLQ-P(r=0.31,P<0.01).(4)Scores of MLQ-p and MLQ-S in sergeants were higher than college students(t=38.13,P<0.001,t=25.07,P<0.001).Conclusion The Chinese version of MLQ is reliable and valid for application to Chinese sergeants.
3.Correlation between serum homocysteine and the staging of gastric cancer
Xiangchao ZHU ; Kexin WANG ; Mingxin JIN ; Chunhui CUI ; Fengjun LIU
Chinese Journal of Current Advances in General Surgery 2017;20(5):346-349
Objective:To study the correlation between serum homocysteine (Hcy) and the staging of gastric cancer,by comparing the concentrations of patients with gastric cancer at different pathological staging.Methods:90 patients with benign gastric diseases and 138 patients with gastric cancer were selected and admitted by Shandong University Qilu Hospital during the date from Mar 2014 to Jun 2015.The patients with gastric cancer were divided into 4 groups,according to the 7th AJCC Cancer Staging.To compare the difference of the concentration levels of Hcy and Tumor marks in different groups and analyze the relationship between benign disease and gastric cancer,and analyze it correlation with different pathological stagings of gastric cancer.Enzymatic cycling assay was used for detecting serum Hcy.Results:The serum Hcy concentration level in benign disease was (1 2.31 ± 3.22) μ mol/L,and significantly lower than cancer group(1 6.19 ± 4.84) μ mol/L,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05):The serum Hcy concentration levels increased gradually from staging I to staging Ⅳ,and the concentration level in staging Ⅰ was (13.94 ± 4.07) μ mol/L,in staging Ⅱ was (15.49 ± 4.09) μ mol/L,in staging Ⅲ was (17.10 ± 4.79) μ mol/L,in stagingⅣ was (19.81 ± 5.77) μ mol/L,the differences among the four groups were statistically significant(P<0.05).Spearman Rank Correlation analysis confirmed that,the Hcy concentration level was positively related with pathological staging(r=0.503,P< 0.001).Logistic regression analysis showed that,the serum Hcy concentration level is significantly correlated with gastric cancer,after the adjustment of other risk factors (OR=1.208,P=0.003).Conclusions:The serum Hcy concentration level is closely correlated with gastric cancer staging,and increase significantly with the cancer staging (from staging Ⅰ to staging Ⅳ),so itcan be used to evaluate the severity of gastric cancer.
4.Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal schwannoma
Xiangchao ZHU ; Mingxin JIN ; Fan LIU ; Kexin WANG ; Fengjun LIU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2016;31(6):472-474
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,differential diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal schwannoma.Methods Clinical data of 3 patients with gastrointestinal schwannoma were collected and retrospectively analyzed.Results Gastrointestinal bleeding or melena,anemia and epigastric pain were the most common presenting symptoms.The symptoms,physical signs and auxitiary examinations (such as X-ray,ultrasonography and gastrointestinal endoscopy) of gastrointestinal schwannoma had no value in differentiation.In all the 3 patients definite diagnosis was achieved only by postoperative pathology.Conclusion Gastrointestinal schwannoma are derived from the Schwann cells of nerves in gastrointestinal wall and are usually benign.Benign schwannomas can only be distinguished from the malignant ones on the basis of histological and immunohistochemical criteria.Surgical resection is the most effective treatment.
5.Research analysis and practice activities of cadiopulmonary resuscitation program among medical students
Rui ZHANG ; Rui DONG ; Zhe ZHU ; Kexin TANG ; Zhaodong JUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(3):319-321
One of the major responsibilities for medical students is to save lives and to popularize emergency medical treatment knowledge for the masses of society.Based on research analysis,systemic training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation program including lectures,simulation education and social practice were performed for medical students.After practice activities,these students could proficiently apply the basic knowledge and skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in practical work and spread what they have learned to the public.Furthermore the program could improve students' abilities in social practice and team spirit and it is of great social significance.
6.A novel treatment for facial acne scars: dermabrasion combined with Recell® (skin active cell transplantation) technique.
Ang ZENG ; Zhifei LIU ; Lin ZHU ; Jin WANG ; Weiwei LI ; Kexin SONG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2014;30(6):417-420
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the efficacy and risksof the treatment of facial acne scar with dermabrasion combined with Recell® technology.
METHODS30 patents with II or III degree facial acne scars were treated with dermabrasion and Recell® (skin active cell transplantation) technique in our department from October 2010 to October 2011. The affected area in the face was dermabraded with micro motor system. Then a small piece of razor-thickness skin graft was obtained and processed with Recell® kit. Several milliliterof autologous uncultured epidermal cell suspension was applied to the facial wound and covered with appropriate dressings.
RESULTSTheeffectiveness and risks of this treatment was evaluated with regard to wound healing time, postoperative complication rate, erythema period, etc. Wound healing time was shortened to 5-7 days. The erythema period was also observed shortened with this technique. Within the follow up period, no hyperpigmentation was reported in this case serial.
CONCLUSIONDermabrasion combined with Recell® (skin active cell transplantation) technology can provide a safety and effective treatment approach for patients with facial acne scars.
Acne Vulgaris ; complications ; Cell Transplantation ; methods ; Cicatrix ; etiology ; surgery ; Combined Modality Therapy ; methods ; Dermabrasion ; methods ; Epithelial Cells ; transplantation ; Face ; Humans ; Skin ; cytology ; Treatment Outcome ; Wound Healing
7.The status and advances in the application of fundus autofluorescence in noninfectious uveitis
Kexin WANG ; Ruilin ZHU ; Liu YANG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2018;34(1):92-95
Noninfectious uveitis refers to a category of inflammatory diseases involving the uvea, with the exception of infectious factors or masquerade syndrome. The diagnosis and follow-up of noninfectious uveitis that involving retina or choroid require fundus imaging techniques. Fundus autofluorescence is a noninvasive imaging technique. Compared with fundus colorized photography, fundus fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography, fundus autofluorescence indicates the functional status of retinal pigment epithelium and photoreceptor cells in a better way, thus playing a role in the pathophysiological mechanisms investigating, early diagnosis, disease progression monitoring and prognosis estimating of noninfectious uveitis, such as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease, Beh?et disease, multifocal choroiditis, punctate inner choroidopathy, birdshot chorioretinopathy, multiple evanescent white dot syndrome, acute zonal occult outer retinopathy, acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy and serpiginous choroiditis.
8.Molecular transmission networks of human immunodeficiency virus-1 CRF01 AE strains in China
Xiaoshan LI ; Ping ZHONG ; Wei LI ; Guoping DU ; Kun FANG ; Yue SONG ; Kexin ZHU ; Yan GUO ; Rong GAO ; Wenjuan YAN ; Yang XUAN ; Pingmin WEI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2016;36(5):321-327
Objective To construct the molecular transmission networks of HIV-1 CRF01 AE strains circulating in China and to analyze their characteristics. Methods Sequences of the pol genes of Chinese CRF01 AE strains were downloaded from Los Alamos database and the related demographic informa-tion was checked. Transmission networks were created by four steps,including phylogenetic tree construc-tion,transmission cluster extraction,minimum genetic distance identification and network visualization. Chi-square test was performed to analyze the differences in the distribution of different populations in the networks and the differences in the distribution of subjects with different degrees among different sub-populations. De-scriptive analysis was used to investigate the transmission links between sub-populations and various regions. Results The 2 419 sequences constituted 250 separate networks including 847 nodes and 610 edges. The number of subjects covered by different networks ranged from 2 to 25. Subjects with degree ≥2 represented only 26. 4%(224 / 847)of network-individuals,but were connected with 66. 5%(563 / 847)of all network-individuals. There were 37. 6%(669 / 1 781)of men who have sex with men(MSM),28. 4%(102 / 359) of heterosexual men,16. 1%(10 / 62)of intravenous drug users(IDUs)and 30. 4%(66 / 217)of hetero-sexual women involved in the networks(χ2 =23. 774,P﹤0. 001). The percentage of subjects with degree ≥2 was high in MSM(10. 8% ,193 / 1 781)compared to that in heterosexual men(5. 6% ,20 / 359)(P =0. 002)and heterosexual women(4. 6% ,10 / 217)(P=0. 004). Of the 669 MSM in the networks,95. 5%(639 / 669)linked to other MSM and only 2. 4% (16 / 669)linked to heterosexual women. However, 15. 1%(10 / 66)of the heterosexual women in the networks linked to MSM. Of the heterosexual men in the networks,35. 3%(36 / 102)linked to heterosexual women,9. 8%(10 / 102)linked to MSM. Of the sub-jects in the networks,20. 9%(177 / 847)linked to other regions' individuals. Conclusion The super-spreaders played an important role in the molecular transmission networks of HIV-1 CRF01 AE strains even though they were in a minority. The transmission of HIV-1 CRF01 AE strains between sub-populations and various regions was complicated and active.
9.Extra longtime continuous chest compression to rescue cardiopulmonary arrest: a case report and the literature review
Yan ZHANG ; Tianxue YUE ; Kexin SUN ; Jiang WANG ; Ruiwu ZHU
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2018;30(5):481-483
The new cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guideline emphasize the importance of chest compression, which was considered as the first step to CPR. The duration for CPR is usually limited to 30 minutes. With the development of new technology and evidence-based medicine, the success of extra longtime CPR has become possible, which is of great significance to some patients with cardiac arrest (CA), but the time limit has not been determined. On February 23rd in 2016, a 76-year-old female patient with respiratory and cardiac arrest who was on the third day after transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TUR-BT) was admitted to the intensive care unit of the General Hospital of Fushun Mining Bureau. On the basis of the comprehensive treatment measures such as ventilator support ventilation, physical cooling with ice cap, 1 mg adrenaline for intravenous injection, low molecular heparin of 5000 U for subcutaneous injection, and the continuous chest compression were carried out in a timely and effective manner for 125 minutes, which make the patient recover to sinus rhythm and her brain function recovered well without any sequelae, and follow-up of the patient in 1 year showed well. The key to success or failure of CPR depend on the patient's condition. If the patients in healthy, single cause, a good response to the resuscitation, the pulsation of the large artery can be seen now and then during the rescue, and the recovery of the spontaneous breathing, CPR should be kept on. In the process of CPR, individualized assessment of the disease progression without the 30-minute time limit, may benefit the patients in maximum. In the future clinical practice, we should actively explore more favorable evidence, so that CA patients can be rescued more.
10. Effects of paraquat on the proliferation of human neural stem cells via DNA methylation
Min HUANG ; Nannan HUANG ; Yingying LI ; Kexin WU ; Muzhen GUO ; Chendi ZHU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(3):161-168
Objective:
To investigate the effects of Paraquat on neural stem cell proliferation in vitro and explore the its mechanism based on DNA methylation pathway.
Methods:
Nestin, β-tubulin III, and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) were detected by indirect immunofluorescence assay to evaluate self renewal and differentiation potentia of ReNcell CX human neural stem. The cells were treated with terminal concentrations of 0, 5, 25, 50, and 100μmol/L PQ for 24 hours, and the cells were induced by 50 μmol/L PQ for different time (6, 12, 24, 48 h). Cell viability was determined by MTT assay. The proliferation of neural stem cells was evaluated using Sox2/Brdu and Nestin/Brdu double immunofluorescence staining. The global DNA methylation level was assayed by MethyflashTM methylated DNA Quantification kit. The expression levels of Dnmts mRNA and protein were analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR) and Western blot, respectively.
Results:
Immunofluorescence showed that nestin was primarily expressed in proliferative neural stem cell and peotein biomarkers (β-tubulin III, GFAP) for neuron and astrocyte were expressed in differentiated cells. MTT assay showed PQ induced cell survival rate decrease in a time and dose dependent manner. Double immunfluorescence staining of cells showed colocalization of Sox2 and Brdu. The percentage of Brdu/Sox2 positive cells was significantly lower in the PQ-exposed (25, 50, 100μmol/L PQ treatment) groups compared to control (