1.The effect of moderate static magnetic fields on secretion of pro-inflammatory factors in THP-1 cells
Zhixia GUO ; Libin MAO ; Huiqin WANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Tongcun ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(3):290-293,294
Objective To investigate the effect of moderate static magnetic fields (SMF) on secretion of inflammato?ry factors tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) in human monocytic leukemic cell line THP-1. Methods THP-1 cells at logarithmic phase were divided into control group and magnetic treatment group. CCK-8 method was used to detect cell proliferation after THP-1 cells were exposed to 60 mT, 200 mT and 400 mT static magnetic fields at 18, 24 and 48 h. Then THP-1 cells were divided into control group, magnetic treatment group, LPS activation group and LPS+SMF treatment group. When magnetic treatment group and LPS+SMF treatment group were ex?posed to SMF at 18, 24 and 48 h, the levels of the cytokines TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-8 were determined by ELISA. Results (1) 60 mT, 200 mT and 400 mT SMF had no significant effects on cell proliferation in THP-1 cells (P>0.05). (2)THP-1 cells secreted more TNF-αand IL-6 in 24 h than 18 h in every group, while IL-8 didn′t change. Compared with 24 h, the secre?tion of TNF-αdecreased and IL-6 didn′t change, while IL-8 increased in 48 h. At three sampled time THP-1 cells of LPS activation group secreted more TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 than those of control group and magnetic treatment group. After magnetic treatment THP-1 cells of LPS+SMF treatment group secreted less TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 than those of LPS activation group (P<0.05). Conclusion Static magnetic field may have some inhibitory effects on release of TNF-α, IL-6, IL-8 from THP-1 cells, which can provide basic data for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
2.Research on the construction of the 5 +3 integrated clinical medical personnel training objective system
Haiyan LI ; Bing BAI ; Dachuan MAO ; Tao SUN ; Hai XIAO ; Libin YANG ; Depin CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(4):337-342
Objective To construct the objective system of 5+3 integrated clinical medicine personnel training mode.Methods For the attitude,knowledge and ability clinical medical students should have,who received 5+3 integrated training,we adopted literature research,expert interviews intending to make a preliminary questionnaire items,and invited experts and graduates to modify the expressions of the items a number of times,and eventually formed the final questionnaire that met the study objective.We asked 500 teachers in basic medicine,clinical medicine,and medical humanities and so on,to evaluate the importance of the questionnaire.406 valid questionnaires were recovered and the effective recovery rate was 81.2%.Epidata 3.1 and SPSS 19.0 were used for survey data summary statistics,exploratory factor analysis and factor weighting method were used to get the goal of talent training base,and on these basis target system was constructed.Results In 5+3 integrated medical education model,clinical medical personnel training target system included knowledge,attitude and ability of the part,a total of 9 target groups.Each group contained elements in the training target system for different weights,among which attitude included a common factor,proportion of 27.51%;knowledge consisted of three factors,the proportion of 29.34%;and the ability contained five common factors,accounting for highest proportion of 43.15%.Conclusion 5+3 integrated clinical medical talents training target system established in this study highlights the ability requirements,emphasizes the comprehensive quality training,which accords with the principles of talent training goal and the requirements of 5+3 medical education model,has certain guiding significance for the curriculum reform,and can be used for reference in the development of talents training program for medical colleges and universities.
3.The use of real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion
Libin CHEN ; Feng MAO ; Shengmin ZHANG ; Huimin CHU ; Fei YU ; Youfeng XU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2015;(9):758-762
Objective To evaluate the role of real-time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography(RT-3D TEE)in left atrial appendage (LAA)occlusion.Methods Consecutive 10 atrial fibrillation (AF)patients (CHADS2 ≥ 2 )with high risk bleeding underwent LAA occlusion under the guidance of TEE.The LAA orifice shape and characteristics of lobes were assessed,the size of LAA with RT-3D TEE wee measured before closer implanation,and the position of the LAA occlusion device were evaluated by RT-3D TEE.The correlational analysis between LAA diameter and occluder size was conducted.Results Among 10 patients,the test results revealed 8 cases with complete LAA occlusion and 1 case with incomplete occlusion,and 1 case with failed occlusion.Five cases showed approximate round LAA ostium,and the other 5 showed approximate oval ostium.The average number of LAA lobes were 2.2±0.7. LAA ostium long diameter were larger by 3D TEE compared with 2D TEE[(21 .8±5.1)mm vs (20.8±4.1) mm],and ostium short diameter were smaller by 3D TEE compared with 2D TEE [(16.1 ± 3.0 )mm vs (1 7.0±2.6)mm],however there were no significant differences between 2D and 3D TEE measurements,and the mean ostium diameter and LAA depth were comparable between two methods.LAA ostium long diameter,short diameter,average diameter and LAA depth assessed by 3D TEE and 2D TEE showed good correlation with occluder diameter (3D TEE:r =0.719,0.690,0.791 ,0.71 1 ,and P =0.029,0.040,0.01 1 , 0.032,respectively;2D TEE:r = 0.887,0.894,0.932,0.896,and P = 0.001 ,0.001 ,0.000,0.000, respectively).LAA occlusion device position assessed by RT-3D:6 cases with appropriate position, acceptable position with 2 cases,and 1 case with malposition.Conclusions RT-3D TEE can play important role in evaluating the morphology of LAA,accurately judging LAA ostium shape and size and position of the occlusion device.
4.Preliminary application of real-time contrast-enhanced ultrasound in diagnosis of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma
Yuemingming JIANG ; Youfeng XU ; Libin CHEN ; Feng MAO ; Jian LU ; Nan SU ; Shengmin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2015;24(10):882-885
Objective To explore the imaging features of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma(PTMC) with real time contrast-enhanced ultrasound.Methods One hundredand forty-three cases with 149 thyroid nodules(no diffuse lession) were divided into two groups according to the diameter size(group 1,<0.5 cm;group 2,0.5-1.0 cm) and examined by contrast-enhanced ultrasound during preoperation.Pathology was followed up as golden diagnosis criteria.Results Seventy-five benign tumors and 74 PTMC were confirmed by pathology.There were significant differences in echoes homogeneity between benign and malignant tumors in group 2(W =1 029.5,Z =-5.524,P =0.000) but no in group 1(W =933.0,Z =-1.738,P =0.082).And nonhomogeneous enhancement were showed in most PTMC in group 2.But most PTMC showed homogeneous enhancement in group 1.Conclusions Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is valuable in diagnosis of PTMC with the diameter size of 0.5-1.0 cm.
5.Echocardiographic evaluation of right ventricular function in type-2 diabetic patients using 2-dimensional ;speckle tracking imaging
Fei YU ; Youfeng XU ; Feng MAO ; Yuemingming JIANG ; Libin CHEN ; Fangfang HU ; Shengmin ZHANG ; Fengying YIN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2015;(8):657-660
Objective To evaluate right ventricular (RV)systolic function in type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)patients.Methods Fifty T2DM patients and fifty normal controls were included in the study and underwent echocardiographic examinations.The following parameters were measured:1 ) Right heart dimensions,pulmonary artery (PA)diameter,pulmonary acceleration time (AT)and PA systolic pressure (PASP);2)RV systolic function:RV fractional area change (RVFAC),tissue Doppler-derived tricuspid lateral annular systolic velocity (S'),tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE),longitudinal strain of six RV segments by 2-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI);3 )RV diastolic function:E,A ratio of the tricuspid inflow spectrum (E/A),E,E'(peak early diastolic velocity of the tricuspid annulus) ratio (E/E');4)RV Tei index.Results Statistic analysis showed that T2DM patients had thicker RV walls,wider PAs and shorter AT than the control group (P =0.000,0.001 and 0.000),while their right heart chamber sizes and PASP remained unchanged.Among systolic parameters,absolute values of RV longitudinal strain at the lateral wall-mid (lat-m),septum-mid (sep-m)and septum-basal (sep-b)segments were significantly lower in the diabetic group than the control group (P =0.001 ,0.000 and 0.005),whereas strain of the other three RV segments and RVFAC,TAPSE.S'were not significantly different.Moreover, E/A,E/E'and Tei index were all significantly different between the two groups (P = 0.000,0.000 and 0.006),indicating declined diastolic and general function of RV in the T2DM group.Conclusions RV myocardial strain by 2D-STI is more sensitive in detecting RV systolic dysfunction than TAPSE,S' and RVFAC.Among the six segments of RV walls,lat-m,sep-m and sep-b are better locations for 2D-STI than the other three.
6.Application of transesophageal echocardiography in left atrial appendage closer with Amplatzer Cardiac Plug
Libin CHEN ; Shengmin ZHANG ; Feng MAO ; Tao ZHANG ; Huimin CHU ; Fei YU ; Xueli ZHU ; Youfeng XU ; Fengying YIN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2017;26(2):110-115
Objective To assess the value of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in left atrial appendage (LAA) closer with Amplatzer Cardiac Plug (ACP).Methods Consecutive 32 atrial fibrillation patients (CHADS2≥1) with high risk bleeding underwent LAA occlusion with ACP LAA occlusion device under the guidance of TEE.Measurements of LAA anchoring area diameter (AAD) and LAA anatomical orifice diameter (AOD) including maximum,minimum values,and LAA depth on 2 dimentional TEE (2D TEE) were conducted before closer device implantation.The outcomes of LAA occlusion were analyzed.Results Among 32 patients,27 cases achieved successful LAA occlusion,including 2 cases with peripheral leakage ≤5 mm,and 5 cases failed occlusion.Among 5 failed closed patients,3 cases with LAA AAD≥ 30 mm,1 case with LAA of short depth,and 1 case with anatomical variation of LAA of low position that access sheath could not be positioned in the LAA.LAA AAD maximum,minimum and LAA depth were (25.9±4.9)mm,(20.0±3.8)mm,(31.0±5.6)mm,respectively,and LAA AOD maximum,minimum diameters were (26.2±6.2)mm,(19.4±4.3)mm,respectively.Among 10 cases with LAA AAD≥30 mm,7 cases achieved successful LAA occlusion,but 3 cases failed.The implanted device diameter was (26.4±3.8)mm,and device compression rate was (7.6±5.5)%.The coefficient of correlation between device diameter and large LAA AAD and AOD is 0.770 and 0.717,respectively.There was no complication but 1 case with pericardial effusion.Conclusions Two dimentional TEE measurements of LAA have clinical guiding significance in the selection of proper size of ACP LAA occluder.The AAD of 2D TEE has the good correlation with ACP occluder′s size,the AADs are important factors which affect the success of LAA occlusion.
7.Evaluation of left atrial appendage functions using multiple parameters by transesophageal echocardiography
Shengmin ZHANG ; Youfeng XU ; Fei YU ; Feng MAO ; Libin CHEN ; Minhua GUO ; Yong CAO ; Weiying CHEN ; Huimin CHU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2015;(6):486-490,491
Objective To discuss the feasibility and accuracy of left atrial appendage (LAA)ejection fraction by real-time 3 dimensional imaging (3D-EF),and tissue velocity of the LAA wall by tissue Doppler imaging (TDI)via transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)in assessing LAA functions.Methods A total number of 76 patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)were included in the study consecutively and underwent TEE for LAA investigations.3D-EF,fractional area change by 2 dimensional imaging (2D-FAC),peak emptying velocity (PEV),LAA tissue velocity by TDI at the mid-portion of lateral wall (TDI-L),mid-portion of septal wall (TDI-S)and the apical tip (TDI-A)were calculated.Results Statistic analysis showed the following results:1 )2D-FAC,3D-EF,PEV,TDI-L,TDI-S and TDI-A were all significantly higher in patients with sinus rhythm than those with AF during the TEE examinations (all P <0.05),and significantly higher in patients without spontaneous echo contrast (SEC)than those who had SEC (all P <0.05);2)The results of 3D-EF showed a good correlation with 2D-FAC (r=0.727,P =0.000),and their correlations with PEV were similar (2D-FAC and PEV:r =0.685;3D-EF and PEV:r =0.632,both P =0.000);3)TDI-A [(14.95±4.63)cm/s]were significantly higher than TDI-L [(12.62±3.96)cm/s]and TDI-S [(12.68±3.59)cm/s](both P =0.000).The correlations of TDI-A with PEV,2D-FAC and 3D-EF were all marked higher than those of TDI-L and TDI-S (with PEV:r=0.840 vs r=0.564,r=0.524;with 2D-FAC:r=0.701 vs r=0.486,r=0.504;with 3D-EF:r=0.753 vs r=0.493,r=0.522,all P <0.05). Conclusions 3D TEE is feasible and reliable in assessing LAA emptying function.The best location for LAA tissue velocity evaluation is the apical tip.
8.Influencing factors for hierarchical medical system:interpretative structural modeling
Dexin MENG ; Shu′e ZHANG ; Chao FAN ; Yifu RU ; Haiyan LI ; Yu SHI ; Fengzhe XIE ; Libin YANG ; Mohan CHI ; Dachuan MAO ; Tao SUN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2016;32(7):481-484
Objective To build a multi‐level hierarchical structure model of the influencing factors for hierarchical medical system ,to identify the role relationship between all the factors and transmission pathways ,and to recommend on developing China′s hierarchical medical system . Methods Thirty influencing factors were identified in a screening based on literature review for the hierarchical medical system .On such basis ,16 influencing factors were identified by three health policy experts ,which affect operations of the current system .Interpretative structural modeling was called into play in the end to analyze the hierarchy relationship between various influencing factors and the conduction loops .Results There exist among the 16 factors a 3‐level hierarchical structureand two conduction loops .The factor directly limiting the hierarchical medical system is two‐way referral,and most internal core drivers arehuman resources development and governance mechanism.By means of self‐growth and external constraints ,they exert their influence on the operation of hierarchical medical system .Conclusions There are interactive hierarchical effects among the factors ,merging into three node elements of functional role,inter‐entity relationshipand patient participation.
9.Clinical application value of transesophageal echocardiography and LAA CTA before percutaneous left atrial appendage closure with the Watchman occluder
Tao ZHANG ; Libin CHEN ; Huimin CHU ; Feng MAO ; Fei YU ; Xueli ZHU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2017;26(11):964-969
Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of 2-dimentional transesophogeal echocardiography (2D-TEE) ,real-time 3-dimensional transesophogeal echocardiography(RT-3D TEE) and left atrial appendage CT angiography ( LAA CTA ) before percutaneous left atrial appendage closure ( LAAC) with the Watchman occluder . Methods Consecutive 50 atrial fibrillation ( AF) patients underwent 2D-TEE ,RT-3D TEE and LAA CTA examination before LAAC . The number of LAA lobes ,the diameter of landing zone (DLZ) and the depth of LAA were measured by using different methods . The correlation between LAA landing zone diameters measured by different methods and device size were calculated . Results Among 50 patients ,there was no significant difference in lobe nubmers between RT-3D TEE and LAA CTA ( P >0 .05) . The maximum diameter of landing zone(DLZ) from LAA CTA was greater than those from RT-3D TEE and 2D-TEE ( t =3 .977 ,5 .373 ,both P<0 .05) ,and DLZ from RT-3D TEE was greater than that from 2D-TEE ( t=2 .124 , P <0 .05) . The value measured by RT-3D TEE was greater than that by 2D-TEE for the LAA minimum DLZ ( t =2 .142 , P < 0 .05) . LAA depth:CTA value was greater than 2D-TEE and RT-3D TEE values( t =2 .674 ,4 .066 ,both P < 0 .05) ,and 2D-TEE value was greater than RT-3D TEE value( t =2 .114 , P <0 .05) . The correlation coefficient of LAA maximum ,minimum DLZ and LAA depth between 2D-TEE and RT-3D TEE were 0 .638 ,0 .734 ,0 .647 ( all P =0 .000) ,and 0 .517 ,0 .338 and 0 .591 between RT-3D TEE and LAA CTA ,respectively ( all P <0 .05) ,and 0 .503 ,0 .359 and 0 .610 between 2D-TEE and LAA CTA ,respectively ( all P < 0 .05) . LAA DLZ of LAA angiography ( LAA-A) was ( 22 .6 ± 3 .5 ) mm . Fourty-seven AF patients achieved successful LAA occlusion with Watchman device and the size of closure was ( 27 .5 ± 3 .3) mm . Correlation coefficient between the size of device and LAA maximum DLZ by RT-3D TEE ,2D-TEE and LAA CTA were 0 .693 ,0 .647 ,0 .586 , respectively (all P = 0 .000) . Correlation between LAA-A and the size of device was the closest ( r =0 .914 , P =0 .000) .Conclusions The difference in LAA size measured by TEE and LAA CTA could be significant ,and need to be considered before the LAAC . 2D-TEE , RT-3D TEE and CTA LAA measurements all could play important roles in the selection of proper Watchman device size ,and the maximum DLZ of RT-3D TEE has the closest correlation with Watchman device size .
10.Identification of risk factors for urethrovesical anastomotic leakage following laparoscopic radical prostatectomy
Haotian CHEN ; Wentao ZHANG ; Shiyu MAO ; Zhuoran GU ; Libin ZOU ; Kadier AIMAITIAJI· ; Changcheng GUO ; Bin YANG ; Xudong YAO
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(3):167-172
Objective:To investigate the risk factors of urethrovesical anastomotic leakage after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.Methods:The clinical data of 292 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in the Tenth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University from January to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. According to whether there was anastomotic leakage, the patients were divided into leakage group (27 cases) and non-leakage group (265 cases). There were no significant differences in age [(71.5±6.5) years vs. (70.2±6.4) years], body mass index [(24.5±3.6) kg/m 2 vs. (24.2±3.0) kg/m 2], prostate volume[40(27.3, 63.2)ml vs. 38(28.1, 56.2)ml], Gleason score, clinical stage, and risk classification between the leakage group and the non-leakage group ( P>0.05), but the total prostate-specific antigen in the leakage group was significantly higher than that in the non-leakage group[20.0 (9.6, 79.0) ng/ml vs. 13.7 (8.5, 25.0) ng/ml, P=0.049]. Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to match the above indicators between the leakage group and the non-leakage group as 1∶1, so that the baseline of the two groups was balanced. The perioperative indicators of the matched two groups of patients were compared and analyzed. Statistically significant indicators were selected and included in univariate and multivariate logistic regression to analyze the risk factors of anastomotic leakage after radical prostatectomy. Finally, the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. The accuracy of each factor in predicting urine leakage was obtained. Results:After PSM, 24 cases were successfully matched. The leakage group had shorter membranous urethral length (MUL) [(15.5±2.2)mm vs. (17.5±1.5)mm, P<0.001], thinner membranous urethral wall thickness (UWT) [(9.5±1.9)mm vs. (10.6±1.5)mm, P=0.024], longer anastomotic time of urethrovesical neck[(21.6±4.1)min vs. (16.9±2.9)min, P<0.001] and higher failure rate of water injection test [16.7% (4/24) vs. 4.2% (1/24), P=0.045] than the non-leakage group. There was no significant difference in other indicators between the two groups. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that short MUL ( OR=0.544, 95% CI 0.335-0.884, P=0.014), narrow UWT ( OR=0.538, 95% CI 0.313-0.924, P=0.025) and long anastomotic time of urethrovesical neck ( OR=1.519, 95% CI 1.122-2.110, P=0.009) were independent risk factors for anastomotic urine leakage. ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC of MUL, UWT, and anastomotic time were 0.789 (95% CI 0.651-0.927), 0.715 (95% CI 0.562-0.868), and 0.842 (95% CI 0.731-0.953), respectively. Conclusions:Narrow and short membranous urethra and long anastomosis time in patients with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy may be independent risk factors for postoperative anastomotic leakage, which may predict the occurrence of anastomotic leakage.