1.Effect of continue nursing care post-discharge on the treatment effectiveness of gastric ulcer in active phase
Mingqiong YOU ; Yan PAN ; Meihua YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(13):985-988
Objective To investigate the effect of continue nursing care post-discharge on the treatment effectiveness of gastric ulcer in active phase, and to facilitate the nursing quality. Methods A total of 163 patients with gastric ulcer were divided into control group including 80 cases and observation group including 83 cases randomly by hospitalization order. Routine nursing care was administrated on the two groups of patient's duration of hospital stay equally, but continue nursing care was administrated on the observation group patients exceptionally. The treatment outcome and intervention effect of the two groups were compared at the end of study. Results The overall cure rates of the control the observation group patients were 63.75%(30/80) and 81.93%(68/83), the eradication rates of helicobacter pylori (Hp) were 86.25%(69/80) and 96.39%(80/83), the medication compliance scores of Morisky were 3.69 ± 1.34 and 6.71 ± 1.57, the quality scores of life instruments for chronic were 67.81 ± 7.10 and 86.34 ± 6.83 respectively at the end of follow-up period. There were significant differences in the above indicators (χ2=6.830,5.330,t=13.199,16.977,P<0.05 or 0.01). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the cure period of the observation group was significantly shorter than that of the control group (χ2=20.446,P<0.05). Conclusions The continue nursing care post-discharge has positive effect on the treatment of active gastric ulcer, and it should be recommended in clinical application.
2.Effect of granulocyt e colony-stimulating factor and its receptor on the proliferation and tyrosinase activity of human melanocytes
Meihua ZHOU ; Xue LI ; Di WU ; Wenyuan ZHU ; Yan LU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(8):564-568
Objective To measure the expression of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (G-CSFR) in human melanocytes and to evaluate the biologic effect of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rhG-CSF) on human melanocytes.Methods Melanocytes were obtained from circumcision specimens of healthy males,and neutrophils were isolated from heparin-andcoagulated peripheral blood of healthy human followed by a primary culture.Then,the melanocytes in third passage were cultured with or without the presence of various concentrations (200,400,600,800 μg/L) of rhG-CSF for 72 hours.The growth and morphology of melanocytes were observed.Flow cytometry was performed to detect the expression of G-CSFR in untreated human melanocytes,neutrophils and erythroleukemia cells (HEL 92.1.7).Western blot and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) were carried out to measure the expression of G-CSFR protein and mRNA respectively in the neutrophils,HEL 92.1.7 cells,treated or untreated human melanocytes.Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate the proliferation,and dopa-oxidation assay to estimate the tyrosinase activity,of treated melanocytes.Results The expression rate of G-CSFR was 76.81% ± 10.70% in human melanocytes,significantly higher than that in the HEL 92.1.7 cells (2.53% ± 1.54%,P < 0.01 ),but lower than that in the neutrophils (85.76% ± 15.71%,P < 0.05).Both G-CSFR protein and mRNA were expressed in melanocytes,and there was no significant differences in the expression level of G-CSFR protein and mRNA among melanocytes treated with different concentrations of rhG-CSF (both P > 0.05).The expression levels of G-CSFR protein and mRNA in the melanecytes were significantly higher than those in the HEL 92.1.7 cells (both P < 0.01 ),but lower than those in the neutrophils (P < 0.05 or < 0.01 ).rhG-CSF at 200-800 μg/L displayed a significantly promotive effect on the proliferation of melanocytes (P < 0.01 or < 0.05 ),and the effect was in a dose-dependent manner when rhG-CSF ranged from 200 to 600 μg/L (P < 0.01 ).The rhG-CSF at 600 μg/L and 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate (TPA) at 20 μg/L showed an equivalent effect on the proliferation of melanocytes (164.04% ± 13.0% vs.165.62% ± 10.6%,P > 0.05).However,rhG-CSF from 200 to 800 μg/L had no significant impact on the tyrosinase activity of melanocytes (all P > 0.05 ).Conclusions G-CSFR is expressed in human melanocytes. rhG-CSF can promote the proliferation of cultured human melanocytes,but has no obvious influence on the tyrosinase activity of melanocytes.
3.Mutagenesis of Thuja Essential Oil
Lu TANG ; Jin PENG ; Yan XIAO ; Yang CHEN ; Meihua BAO
China Pharmacist 2017;20(5):795-797
Objective: To evaluate the genetic toxicity of Thuja essential oil by salmonella reversion test (AMES test) and mammal micronucleus test.Methods: TA97, TA98, TA100 and TA102 were used in AMES test to evaluate the mutagenesis of Thuja essential oil.Mouse bone marrow micronucleus test was conducted to assess the chromosome toxicity of the drug.Results: Both in S9 present and absent situations, the numbers of reverse mutation of Thuja essential oil at different doses for the four strains were all less than 1-fold of that of solvent control, and the difference had no statistical significance (P>0.05), suggesting negative mutation.The micronucleus test indicated that Thuja essential oil had no influence on the rate of mouse bone marrow micronucleus (P>0.05).Conclusion: Thuja essential oil shows no obvious genetic toxicity.
4.Comparison of RP-HPLC and CMIA Method in the Determination of Valproate in Plasma of Epileptic Pa-tients
Meihua GUO ; Yan CHEN ; Zhao QIAN ; Yanyan MA ; Xin HAI
China Pharmacist 2016;19(3):505-509,518
Objective:To determine the valproate concentration in plasma of epilepsy patients by HPLC, and compare with the re-sults of chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay ( CMIA) to evaluate the consistency of the two methods. Methods:HPLC and CMIA was respectively applied to determine the plasma concentration of valproate in 230 epileptic patients. The correlation of the two methods was studied by Passing-Bablok regression and Bland-Altman method. Results:The regression equation of the determination re-sults of HPLC (Y) and CMIA (X) was Y=1. 069 7X+2. 338 2 (R2 =0. 969, n=230), which showed promising correlation. Bland-Altman analysis showed that the consistency of the two methods was poor, and the values of HPLC were higher. Conclusion: HPLC and CMIA used for the determination of valproate plasma concentration show good correlation. However, the consistency is poor and there is system error. In the clinical treatment, adjustment and choice should be paid more attention.
5.Restrained Factors in Disposal of Medical Dispute about Nosocomial Infection
Meihua LAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Xiaoyuan SHI ; Fuxiang REN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the restrained factors in the disposal of medical dispute caused by nosocomial infection and try to find out the method to solve the problem. METHODS The several restrained factors in the disposal of medical dispute about nosocomial infection were enumerated and analyzed. RESULTS There are several restrained factors in the disposal of medical dispute about nosocomial infection according to law. First, nosocomial infection can not be died out, and medical dispute about nosocomial infection will exist for ever as a result of the specialty of supply of medical service. Secondly, current legal system construction of nosocomial infection management in our country is in the stage of being established and consummated step by step. Determinant criteria of medical negligence behavior are not perfect. Feasibility of part of the actual rules and standard in nosocomial infection is not good. Thirdly, collecting evidence is very difficult in some medical dispute caused by nosocomial infection . It is restricted by hospital condition, medical cost and medical documents. Because of the restrained factors mentioned above, when nosocomial infection occurs, medical workers concerned can not find or confirm the reason of infection in most cases. Then hospital has to compensate patients for loss in order to make concessions to avoid trouble. CONCLUSIONS We make following suggestions for the status. First, we should strengthen legal system construction about nosocomial infection, and safeguard both of hospital and patients′ interests . Secondly, insurance system of medical risk should be perfected. Thirdly, medical workers should abide by rules of operation. Fourthly, we can not hide the truth when nosocomial infection occurs. Fifthly, we must fulfil the "attention duty" in order to reduce medical dispute.
6.Experimental Studies on Acute Oral Toxicity, Skin Irritation and Skin Allergy of Thuja Essential Oil
Jin PENG ; Lu TANG ; Yan XIAO ; Yang CHEN ; Meihua BAO
China Pharmacist 2016;19(7):1420-1422
Objective:To evaluate the acute oral toxicity , skin irritation and skin allergy of Thuja essential oil ( TEO) , and pro-vide experimental basis for the clinical use of TEO .Methods:The acute oral toxicity was measured by Horn ’ s assay .Totally 40 KM mice were divided into four groups and intragastrically administered with TEO at different dose of 21.50, 10.00, 4.64 and 2.15 g · kg-1 .After the 14-day observation, the death number and toxic manifestations were recorded and observed , and LD50 was calculated by checking the Horn's form of LD50 .The skin irritation test was performed on healthy adult white rabbits .Totally 9 rabbits were divid-ed into 3 groups randomly , and TEO at the concentration of 100%, 50%and 25%was painted on the skin of the rabbits .Edible vege-table oil was used as the negative control .The erythema and edema of the treated skin were evaluated and scored .Delayed skin hyper-sensitivity reaction was used to investigate the allergy of TEO .Totally 30 white guinea pigs were randomly divided into 3 groups:TEO group, the negative control (edible vegetable oil) and the positive group (1%2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene).After the intracutaneous in-duction stage and local induction stage , TEO was used to activate the hypersensitive reaction .The skin response was observed and scored after the 24-hour and 48-hour activation.Results:The mice in 21.50 g · kg-1 TEO treatment group were all dead , while only a part of the mice in 10.00 and 4.64 g · kg-1 TEO treatment groups were dead , and no mice died in 2.15 g · kg-1 TEO treatment group.According to the Horn's form of LD50 , LD50 of TEO was 9.26 g · kg -1 for male mice and 7.94 g · kg -1 for female mice.The results of skin irritation test indicated the strong irritation effects of TEO .However , the irritation of TEO was reduced after the dilution , and 25%TEO showed no irritation to the skin of rabbits .The results of delayed skin hypersensitivity reaction showed obvious erythema and edema induced by 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene , while no obvious erythema and edema were found in TEO treated guinea pigs , indi-cating non-allergic effect of TEO .Conclusion:TEO has strong skin irritation in rabbits , while no obvious oral toxicity in mice and skin allergy in guinea pigs .
7.CD20 positive peripheral T cell lymphoma unspecified: a case report
Yan LU ; Meihua ZHANG ; Dan LUO ; Hongxia QIU ; Zhonglan SU ; Di WU ; Feng ZHU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2011;44(9):626-628
An 81-year-old male presented with an 8-year history of recurrent ulcer on the left dorsal foot which gradually spread to involve both lower limbs. Physical examination revealed no abnormality of any organ systems and no palpable superficial lymph nodes. Skin examination showed erythematous swelling of the left dorsal foot with an ulcer sized 7 cm × 10 cm on the surface. Tendon was visible at the base of the ulcer, and the ulcer margin was elevated giving a dyke-like appearance. The perilesional skin was purple-brown. There were several millet-like papuloid lesions circularly arranged at the inner side of the right foot as well as dark erythematous or brown nodules and pigmented patches with tenderness on both lower limbs. Histopathology of the ulcer of the left dorsal foot and papuloid lesions on the right foot revealed a visible epidermotropic infiltrate in the epidermis as well as an infiltration throughout the entire dermis with medium-sized atypical lymphoid cells with obvious mitoses. Immunohistochemical examination showed the coexpression of both T cell markers (including CD3, CD45RO, CD43) and B cell marker (CD20), with scatted positive staining for PAX-5and negative staining for CD79α or CD1 9. PCR confirmed the rearrangement of T cell receptor (TCR)-γgene. A diagnosis of peripheral T cell lymphoma unspecified was made in view of the rearrangement of TCR-γgene and above findings. The patient was treated with the following modified CHOP regimen: intravenous cyclophosphamide 0.8 g, leurocristine 2 mg and epirubicin hydrochloride 60 mg, as well as oral prednisone 15 mg twice daily for 5 days every 3 weeks (one treatment session). After 3 treatment sessions, the lesions improved markedly.
8.Dermatofibrosarcoma: a case report
Yan LU ; Xue LI ; Meihua ZHANG ; Zhonglan SU ; Di WU ; Wenyuan ZHU ; Qinhe FAN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(9):670-671
A 37-year-old female was admitted to the hospital for an itching and painful subcutaneous nodule with ulceration on the extensor aspect of her left forearm for more than 6 months.The pain was severe,continuous and localized.Systemic and local treatment with antibiotics resulted in no obvious improvement.The lesion had gradually increased in size over the past 6 months and the ulcer had enlarged for 1 month.On examination,a hard infiltrative plaque measuring about 5.5 cm × 4.0 cm with a well-defined margin was seen on the extensor aspect of her left forearm,along with ulceration and some dirty discharge on the surface.The diagnosis of fibrosarcoma,grade Ⅱ was eventually made by a biopsy of the lesion,which revealed increased pigmentation in the basal layer,and tumor tissue was tightly adherent to the epidermis.Dermis and subcutaneous fat layer were infiltrated with various sizes of spindle cells with fine collagen fiber bundles between the cells.Obvious atypia and mitotic figures were easily observed in some of the cells.Immunohistochemical analysis showed moderately positive staining for fibronectin,but negative staining for human melanoma black-45 (HMB45),S100,smooth muscle actin (SMA),Melan-a,high molecular weight cytokeratin (HCK),CD34,CD68 or cytokeratin.Some diseases should be differentiated from this case,including dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans,cutaneous spindle cell squamous carcinoma,atypical fibroxanthoma,malignant fibrous histiocytoma,and so on.
9.Electron microscopic observation of mitochondrial ultrastructure in melanocytes of perilesional skin from patients with vitiligo
Xue LI ; Meihua ZHOU ; Di WU ; Jie SUN ; Wenyuan ZHU ; Wene ZHAO ; Yan LU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(9):636-639
Objective To evaluate the changes to mitochondrial ultrastructure in melanocytes of perilesional skin from patients with vitiligo.Methods Skin specimens were obtained from the perilesional area (0.5-1 cm distal to vitiligo lesions) of 10 patients with progressive vitiligo and 10 patients with stable vitiligo,as well as from the normal skin of 10 healthy volunteers.The morphology of melanocytes was observed by using transmission electron microscopy (TEM).Besides,stereological parameters of mitochondria,such as volume density (Vv),surface density (Sv) and numerical density (Nv),were measured.Results In melanocytes from the healthy controls,there were a large number of melanosomes with the number of melanosomes per melanocyte being 28.57± 3.21,which were mainly at stage Ⅲ and Ⅳ; mitochondria with normal structure and densely packed cristae were regularly arranged; autophagosomes were seen occasionally.Compared with the melanocytes from healthy controls,there was an obvious decrease in the number of melanosomes (especially stage Ⅲ melanosomes) in melanocytes from the perilesional skin of patients,with the number of melanosomes per melanocyte being 22.00 ± 6.16 (P < 0.05) and 17.43 ± 6.24 (P < 0.05) in patients with progressive vitiligo and stable vitiligo,respectively.TEM also showed disorganized or disrupted mitochondria in various shapes and sizes,most of which were swelling with obscure cristae and vacuolization,in melanocytes from the perilesional skin,and no autophagy was observed.The three stereological parameters were significantly different between the three groups of tissue specimens (all P < 0.05),with the Nv,Vv and Sv of mitochondria being (7.194 ± 1.434) μm-3,(4.8 ± 1.2) %,(2.42 ± 0.86) μ m-1 respectively in melanocytes from the healthy controls,(4.055 ± 0.906) μm-3,(7.4 ± 2.1)%,(3.58 ± 1.15)μm-1 respectively from patients with progressive vitiligo,(5.311 ± 0.873) μm-3,(6.5 ± 1.4)%,(2.82 ± 0.94) μm-1 respectively from patients with stable vitiligo.Conclusions Mitochondria are injured in melanocytes from perilesional skin of patients with vitiligo,and the degree of injury is more intense in progressive vitiligo than in stable vitiligo.
10.A prospective comparative study on naloxone combined haloperidol treatment for excited type delirium in elderly
Xin DUAN ; Meihua CHEN ; Bin QIU ; Yaodong LI ; Chunyang LI ; Yan LU ; Guangyu MA
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;(2):120-123
Objective Compared with haloperidol treatment,naloxone and naloxone combined haloperidol treatments were assessed in their efficacy and safety for excited type delirium in elderly.Methods The elderly patients with delirium were divided into haloperidol treatment (H),naloxone treatment (N) and combined treatment (C) in a prospective randomized controlled design.Delirium score scale (DSS) was used before and after treatments respectively.Clinical global impression scale-severity of illness (CGI-SI) score was evaluated daily to assess the onset time and improvement of delirium.Agitation-calmness evaluation scale (ACES) observed calmness effect in agitated patients before and after every medication intervention.Treatment emergent symptom scale (TESS) assessed side effects of all medications.Results The duration of three groups(H(4.0 ±2.9)d,N(4.2± 3.5) d,C (3.2 ± 3.2) d) had no significant difference (P > 0.05) by multiple comparison.Compared the onset time of three groups (H (2.4 ± 1.6) d,N (2.4 ± 1.4) d,C (1.3 ± 0.9) d),the combined group was faster than the other two groups (all P < 0.05),no significant difference between the two groups(P > 0.05).DSS scores had no significant differences (P> 0.05) in three groups before treatment,so did CGI-SI scores.In the end,DSS scores were(H:18.8 ± 11.5,N:27.7 ± 7.2,C:29.5 ± 5.6) respectively.Statistically naloxone group and combined group with no significant difference (P > 0.05),were better than the haloperidol group (all P < 0.01) in recovery.At the same time CGI-SI scores were (H:3.3 ± 1.5,N:2.5 ± 1.5,C:1.8 ± 0.9) respectively.Statistically combined group was better than the haloperidol group (P < 0.01),and no significant difference with naloxone group (P > 0.05).Three groups had no significant difference in ACES scores (P > 0.05) before and after medication interventions(H:5.9 ± 1.6,N:6.2 ± 1.8,C:6.4 ± 1.6) (P > 0.05).Haloperidol group had 4 cases of extrapyramidal symptom evaluated by TESS and combined group had 2 cases.Two groups had no significant difference (Chisquare test P > 0.05) in extrapyramidal symptom incidence.The naloxone group showed no side effects.Conclusion Naloxone combined haloperidol is slight better than naloxone,more than haloperidol in terms of efficacy.Haloperidol equally with combined medication showed more side effects than naloxone.