1.The changes of hemodynamics and electrolyte in orthotopic liver transplantation without venovenous bypass
Journal of Chinese Physician 2002;0(S1):-
Objective To investigate the clinical significance of the changes of hemodynamics and electrolyte during orthotopc liver transplantation.Methods We studied 9 patients undergoing elective orthotopic liver transplantation without venovenous bypass,drew out arterial blood for monitoring arterial blood gas tensions,Na~+,K~+,Ca~(2+) and observed changes in hemodynamics and electrolyte.Results In most patients,arterial pressure significantly decreased at the prophase of the anhepatic phase,and tended to normal range in other phases.The concentration of calcium maintained a low-level during the whole surgery.During the prophases of the anhepatic phase and neo-hepatic phase,there was a light hyperkalemia,and the concentration of natrium slightly increased since 30 minutes after the anhepatic phase and neohepatic phase,but insensibly exceeded normal range.With resuming of the stability of hemodynamics,these changes had followed.Conclusion We shoud give our attention to correct the occurrence of the hypocalcemia during the forepart of the anhepatic phase and neo hepatic phase,and care for the hyperkalemia 5 minutes after the block of liver blood purveyance and revascularization of liver.The lock of body capability shoud be recruit duly according to the lose of blood and hemacytometer changes.In order to prevent serious academia and maintain the stability of hemodynamics and electrolyte,vasoconstrictor shoud be used carefully during the anhepatic phase.
2.Central Venous Related Infection in Critical Patients
Leqing LIN ; Liqun XU ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(08):-
OBJECTIVE To investigation central venous catheter-related infections(CRI) in critical patients. METHODS Fifty-nine cases from Jul 2006 to Jun 2007 in intensive care unit (ICU) of our hospital were analysed retrospectively. RESULTS Among 59 cases, 27 cases were with positive results of fungi (51.85%) and bacteria(48.15%) in which G+(25.93%) and G-(22.22%). CONCLUSIONS CRI is related to the indwelling time, fungi are the major pathogens. It is important to prevent CRI through careful nursing. We must pull out the catheters if recessary and antibiotics should be used reasonablly.
3.Observations on the Efficacy of Nazi Method of Midnight-midday Ebb Flow plus Warm Needling Moxibustion in Treating Transient Ischemic Attack
Liqun ZHENG ; Nan YANG ; Zhiqiang ZHANG ; Minghua ZHAO ; Xingchen LIN
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(7):609-611
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of Nazi method of midnight-midday ebb flow plus warm needling moxibustion in treating transient ischemic attack (TIA). Methods Sixty patients with transient ischemic attack were randomly allocated to treatment and control groups, 30 cases each. The control group received routine medication and the treatment group, Nazi method of midnight-midday ebb flow plus warm needling moxibustion in addition. The main clinical symptoms were observed by TCD monitoring of microembolic signals in the two groups before and after treatment. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups. Results After treatment, the positive rate of microembolus monitoring was 3.3%in the treatment group and 20.0%in the control group;there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant pre-/post-treatment difference in the traditional Chinese medical syndrome score in the two groups (P<0.05). There was a statistically significant post-treatment difference in the traditional Chinese medical syndrome score between the treatment and control groups (P<0.05). The total efficacy rate was 96.7% in the treatment group and 80.0% in the control group;there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). At six months after treatment, the rate of disappearance of TIA, the rate of recurrence of TIA and the rate of occurrence of cerebral infarction were 90.0%, 6.7%and 3.3%, respectively, in the treatment group and 60.0%, 20.0%and 20.0%, respectively, in the control group;there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusions Nazi method of midnight-midday ebb flow plus warm needling moxibustion can decrease the positive rate of microemboli and shorten transient ischemic attack to prevent cerebral infarction in patients with transient ischemic attack.
4.Analysis on genetic diversity of different geographical populations of Houttuynia cordata
Xiaoying LI ; Lin WEI ; Xianjin WU ; Liqun RAO
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(02):-
Objective To study the genetic diversity of different geographical populations of Houttuynia cordata in China.Methods The genetic diversity of 15 geographical populations of H.cordata from 13 provinces in China was estimated using amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) markers.The data of amplified bands were analyzed by the software POPGENE and MEGA.Results The ten AFLP primers employed produced a total of 110 discernable and reproduceable amplified fragments.The percentage of polymorphic bands within different populations was 70.51%.Genetic diversity analysis showed that effective number of alleles(Ne) was 1.210,Nei′s gene diversity(H) was 0.119,and Shannon′s genetic diversity index(I) was 0.186.The coefficient of genetic distance was 0.008 9—0.181 8 among populations.A UPGMA dendrogram based on Nei′s(1972) genetic distance visualized that the 15 populations were grouped into three different clusters,Emei population was one individual cluster group and the other populations were grouped into two different clusters corresponding to the different geographical areas.Conclusion The genetic diversity within different geographical populations of H.cordata in China is plentiful.
5.Effects of clinically effective dose of lovastatin on prostate cancer PC3 cells
Lin YANG ; Ying WANG ; Tianjing LV ; Liqun ZHOU ; Jie JIN
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2003;0(04):-
Objective:To investigate the effects of clinically achievable dose of lovastatin on prostate cancer PC3 cells.Methods:PC3 prostate cancer cells were treated with dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO),or lovastain only,or lovastatin with mevalonic acid for 24,48 and 72 hours respectively.MTT assay was used to detect the cell viability.By means of [3H] thymidine incorporation tests,the effects of lovastatin on cell proliferation were analyzed.Western blot was used to detect activated casepase3,caspase7,and cleaved PARP(cPARP),the important molecules on the apoptosis pathway.Results:Cell proliferation of PC3 was significantly inhibited by 39.29%[(63.69%?3.69%) vs(102.98%?6.84%),P=0.000] after 48 h treatment with lovastatin at its clinically achievable dose of 2 ?mol/L.After 72 hours the cell proliferation was inhibited by 44.24% [(52.79%?9.88%) vs(97.03%?0.87%),P=0.048].The cell number was also markedly decreased(4.86?105 ? 0.10?105) vs(9.66?105?0.10?105),P=0.000] after 72 h treatment at this low concentration of 2 ?mol/L.The viability of PC3 cells was significantly decreased 50.12%(56.52%?6.40%) vs(106.64%?5.27%),P=0.000] and 60.05%(41.99%?11.64%) vs(102.94%?8.49%),P=0.000] after 48 h and 72 h treatment,respectively.In addition,2 ?mol/L lovastatin induced activation of casepase7 and led the death substrate PARP to cleavage.Conclusion:Clinically achievable dose of lovastatin inhibits prostate cancer PC3 cell proliferation and induces PC3 cell apoptosis.
6.Effects of Sangu Decoction on OPG-RANKL-RANK pPathway in rat model of metastatic carcinoma
Bo DENG ; Liqun JIA ; Fuyun GAO ; Lin PAN ; Jian CUI
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2006;0(09):-
Objective:To evaluate the anti-metastatic and bone preserving therapeutic effects of herbal medicine extraction on rat model of bone metastatic carcinoma.Methods:A rat model of cancer-induced bone pain using the MRMT-1 cell line injected into the tibia was established to investigate the efficacy of the herbal medicine extraction,on osteoclast activity and bone mineral density.The development of the bone tumor and structural damage to the bone was monitored by radiological analysis.Specimens of the tibial bone were processed for tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase(TRAP)stain to observe the bone pathological changes and count TRAP stained osteoclasts.OPG and RANKL expression was evaluated by immunohistological methord.Results:Histological and radiological examination showed that the herbal medicine extraction significantly inhibited tumor proliferation and preserved the cortical and trabecular bone structure.In addition,a dramatic reduction of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase-positive polykaryocytes(osteoclasts)and increase of OPG expression were observed.Conclusions:The herbal medicine extraction was an anti-metastatic and bone preserving therapeutic effects in a rat model of metastatic cancer pain.
7.Effects of herbal medicine extraction on bone destruction and pain behaviors in rats of bone cancer pain
Bo DENG ; Liqun JIA ; Fuyun GAO ; Lin RAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(1):7-8
Objective To evaluate therapeutic effects of Bushen-Zhuanggu medicine extraction on bone destruction in rats bone cancer pain.Methods Rat models of cancer-induced bone pain were established by inoculating MRMT-1 cells into tibia of rats.Behavioral signs indicative of pain including 50%paw withdrawal threshold(von Frey tactile sensitivity test)and thermal withdrawal latency were observed.Pathomorphological changes of tibia were monitored with HE staining.Results In the behavioral tests,herbal medicine treatment attenuated mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia.Histological examination showed that this treatment inhibited tumor proliferation and preserved the cortical and trabccular bone structure.Conclusion Bushen-Zhuanggu medicine extraction is an anti-nociceptive and bone-preserving agent in rats of bone cancer pain.
8.Observation on the Clinical Efficacy of Cancer-linked Hyperhidrosis with Neuropad Diagnostic Patches
Yuren LIN ; Liqun JIA ; Liya LI ; Bo DENG ; Peiwen LI
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2009;31(6):497-498
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of applying Sweat Reduction Formula (SRF) externally in the treatment of cancer-linked hyperhidrosis. Methods 45 tumor patients, who exhibited excessive perspiration, were selected and recruited randomly into an experimental group (Sweat Reduction Formula group) with 24 patients in it and a control group (Placebo group) with 21 patients in it. The experimental group was treated with SRF and the control group was administrated with placebo. Neuropad diagnostic patches were used to observe the period of time that required for any visual changes in color before and after medication. These observations were then matched with the commonly seen signs and symptoms scoring table, to evaluate the changes of symptoms and KPS. Results The color changing time of the experimental group was 14.45±3.91 min. and 19.51±5.30 min. before and after medications respectively. And the changing time in the control group was 13.49±4.96 min. After medication. The results were highly significant with P<0.05. There were also different levels of significant improvements in terms of spontaneous perspiration, night sweating, dry mouth, feverish sensation over hand-foot centers and body, aversion to cold etc after the treatment in the experimental group. Conclusion It would be more objective to evaluate the clinical efficacy of applying SRF on navel to treat cancer-linked hyperhidrosis with neuropad diagnostic patches.
9.Study on function and mechanism of analgesic effects of herbal medicine extraction on bone cancer pain
Bo DENG ; Liqun JIA ; Fuyun GAO ; Lin PAN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(4):299-300
Objective To evaluate the analgesic effects of herbal medicine extraction on bone cancer pain of rat models. Methods Rat models of cancer-induced bone pain was established by using the MRMT-1 cell line injected into the tibia. Changes of behavioral signs indicative of pain including 50% paw withdrawal threshold (von Frey tactile sensitivity test)and thermal withdrawal latency were observed. The cellular reorganization of dorsal root ganglion (DRG) was measured by histological analysis. Results In the behavioural tests, herbal medicine treatment attenuated mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia. Histological examination showed that herbal medicine inhibited DRG neuronal nuclear and somatic size reduction with nucleolar segregation. Conclusion The herbal medicine extraction was an anti-nociceptive agent in rat models of bone cancer pain.
10.Predictive accuracy of different Partin tables in Chinese prostate cancer patients
Lin CAI ; Liqun ZHOU ; Zhisong HE ; Ningchen LI ; Yi SONG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2009;30(3):202-206
Objective To validate the Partin table 1997,2001 and 2007 for their accuracy in predicting pathologic stage in Chinese prostate cancer patients.Methods From January 1997 to June 2007,109 consecutive patients with clinically localized prostate carcinoma underwent open retropubic or laparoscopic radical prostatectomies and met all inclusion criteria well enrolled.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis was performed tO test the predictive accuracy of organ confined disease (0CD),extraprostatic extension(EPE),seminal vesicle involvement(SVI)and lymph node involvement(LNI). Results OCD,EPE,SVl and LNl were noted in 70%,17%,13%and 0%of cases respectively.The area under curve(AUC)of ROC for Partin table 1997 was 0.727,0.654 and 0.811for 0CD.EPE and SVl respectively,and was 0.693,0.633 and 0.835 for Partin table 2001 and 0.669.0.611 and 0.778 for Partin table 2007.Conclusions Partin tables 1997,2001 and 2007 are able to accurately predict the pathologic feature of seminal vesicle involvement.However,only Partin table 1997 can more accurately predict organ confined disease in this external validation for Chinese patients.