1.Rapamycin and PD98059 collaborative inhibit mammalian target of rapamycin pathway in the prevention and treatment of mouse colorectal cancer
Yanjie ZHANG ; Xiaoqing TIAN ; Xiaoqiang LI ; Guangye DU ; Lingjuan LU ; Junbo DONG ; Jingyuan FANG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2009;29(2):109-113
Objective To investigate the combined inhibition effect and the potential mechanism of rapamycin (mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor) and PD98059 (mitogen-activated protein kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase kinase (MEK) inhibitor) on mouse colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods S-ICR mice were subcutaneously injected with 20 mg/kg of 1,2-dimethylhydrazine dihydrochloride in the nape for 20 weeks to induce CRC. From the 16th week, the mice were treated with alone or combined injection with 0.25 mg/kg rapamycin and 2.5 mg/kg PD98059. The drugs were administered for 8 weeks. Subsequently, the animals were sacrificed and dissected, the tumor sizes were measured, and the tumors were harvested for pathological assay. Furthermore, the phosphorylation of mTOR, p70S6K, and 4E-BPl proteins was detected by using immunohistoehemistry. Results The mice treated with rapamycin (44. 44 %) or PD 98059 (either alone (38.89%) or combination treatment (6.67%) were significantly less likely to develop cancer compared with mice receiving none of them (77.78%, P<0. 05). The average size of tumors was (6.15±2. 192), (8.85±3. 983), (2.917±0. 191), (16.36±6.855) mm3 respectively (P<0.05).The anti-cancer effect of the combination treatment was substantially significant. The proteins of phospho-mTOR, phospho-p70s6K and phospho-4E-BPl were significantly down-regulated after treatments (all P values < ,0.05). Conclusions Combined treatment was more effective than single-drug treatments of rapamycin or PD98059 alone for the prevention and treatment of mouse CRC. The mTOR signal pathway might be involved in the inhibitory mechanism.
2.Clinical characteristics and treatment of esophageal injury caused by button battery in children
Huajun LU ; Zhongyan ZHAO ; Xiaochun LIN ; Xiaoli LI ; Lingjuan FANG ; Kaiyu HUANG
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(6):98-101
Objective To study the clinical characteristics and treatment of esophageal injury caused by button battery foreign bodies in children, then improve the diagnosis and management level of this hazardous problem of children. Methods 15 patients with esophageal injury caused by button battery foreign bodies were retrospectively analyzed the clinical characteristics, treatment and prognosis. Results 12 button battery foreign bodies were removed successfully with rigid esophagoscope, 3 with electronic gastroscope. 12 cases occurred serious esophageal lesions, 10 patients were fully recovered after nasal feeding, anti-inflammatory and supporting therapy. Serious complication such as esophageal perforation occurred in 2 cases, one of them occurred tracheo-esophageal fistula. Conclusion Button battery embedded in the esophagus is easy to cause serious esophagus injury, early detection is the key of the management, and its prompt removal is mandatory. Button battery have a distinctive appearance on radiography, chest radiographs can be used as the first choice of diagnosis. The reasonable treatment can obtain better curative results and avoid serious complications according to the course of the disease and esophageal damage degree. Physicians must recognize the hazardous potential and serious implications such as esophageal perforation and tracheo-esophageal fistula.
3.Status analysis on clinical features and drug treatment of the geriatric depression
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2018;37(10):1143-1145
Objective To explore clinical features and the drug treatment of the geriatric depression.Methods The clinical data of 520 patients with depressive symptoms admitted to our hospital from January 2014 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into elderly group(aged ≥60 years,n =320) and non-elderly group(aged< 60 years,n=200).Differences in clinical characteristics and the drug treatment were compared between the two groups.Results The incidences of somatic diseases and anxiety symptoms were significantly higher in the elderly group than in non-elderly group(75.0% vs.44.5%,and 76.9% vs.62.0%,x2 =49.267 and 13.268,respectively,both P =0.000).While the incidence of life events was lower in the elderly group than in non elderly group(62.5% vs.77.5%,x2 =12.784,P =0.000).The incidences of somatic symptoms,emotional changes and suicidal ideation were higher in the elderly group than in non-elderly group (68.8% vs.47.0%,78.4% vs.60.0%,and 45.3% vs.18.0%,x2 =24.339,20.466 and 40.460,respectively,all P =0.000).Conclusions The incidence rates of somatic diseases-induced depression are significantly higher in elderly group than in non-elderly group.The elderly group versus non-elderly group is more likely to combine with anxiety symptoms.
4.Willingness of influenza vaccination among the communitymanaged diabetic patients in Keqiao District
CHEN Xiangyu ; FANG Le ; LU Feng ; GUO Lihua ; XU Chunxiao ; SHEN Diaoying ; FU Lingjuan ; ZHONG Jieming
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(11):1111-1114
Objective:
To learn the willingness and influencing factors of influenza vaccination among the community managed diabetic patients in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, so as to provide the basis for influenza vaccination promotion.
Methods:
A self-compiled questionnaire survey was conducted from October to December 2017 among all the managed diabetic patients in Keqiao District. The contents of questionnaire included the basic information of the respondents, awareness of influenza vaccine, vaccination status and vaccination intention. Logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for the willingness of influenza vaccination.
Results:
A total of 15 060 questionnaires were sent out and 13 781 valid ones were retrieved, the response rate was 91.51%. There were 3 888 patients with the awareness of influenza vaccine, accounting for 28.21%; 4 259 patients with the willingness to be vaccinated, accounting for 30.90%; 630 previously-vaccinated patients, accounting for 4.57%. The patients who were female (OR=1.157, 95%CI: 1.064-1.258) , were married (OR=1.242, 95%CI:1.107-1.393), were with other chronic diseases (OR=1.199, 95%CI: 1.103-1.303) , believed diabetic patients were more susceptible to influenza (OR=1.251, 95%CI: 1.102-1.419) , believed influenza aggravate diabetes status (OR=1.640, 95%CI: 1.445-1.860) , believed that the vaccination effectively prevent influenza (OR=3.129, 95%CI: 2.866-3.416) , knew about influenza vaccine (OR=1.111, 95%CI: 1.105-1.216) and ever received influenza vaccination (OR=1.316, 95%CI: 1.103-1.570) were more willing to be vaccinated.
Conclusions
The willingness of influenza vaccination among the community managed diabetic patients in Keqiao District is low. The patients'gender, married status, other chronic diseases, awareness of influenza vaccine and the history of vaccination can affect the willingness of influenza vaccination.