1.Controlled hypotension with remifentanil and propofol in children during endoscopic sinus surgery
Meijie SUN ; Wen BIAN ; Gang LI ; Yuju ZHANG ; Guanggang SHI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(3):1-3
Objective To observe the effect of remifentanil combined with propofol to induce and sustain controlled hypotension in children during endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS). Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ children undergoing adenoidectomy in ESS were divided into control group and controlled hypotension group by random digits table with 20 cases in each group. No controlled hypotension in control group. Anesthesia was induced with propofol,remifentanil and atracurium, and maintained with continuous infusion of propofol 2 min until the target mean arterial pressure (MAP)(55 - 60 mm Hg, 1 mm Hg = 0.133 kPa) was reached,and MAP was maintained at this level during operation in controlled hypotension group. During 15 min before surgical procedure pharynx nasalis blood flow was measured and recorded with laser Dopper flowmetry continuously. The quality of the surgical field in term of blood loss and dryness was established at 15 min after operation starting. Results Controlled hypotension was induced within (2.5 ± 0.3 ) min, the infusion rate ofMAP and heart rate at 15 min after controlled hypotension and 15 min after operation starting were significantly lower than those at controlled hypotension instantly in controlled hypotension group and control group (P < 0.05 ). The pharynx nasalis blood flow decreased at 15 min after controlled hypotension from baseline [(68.3 ± 8.3 )% vs. (99.8 ± 7.9 )%] (P < 0.05 ). The operation time and the quality of the surgical field in term of blood loss and dryness in controlled hypotension group were better than those in control group [(21 ± 4) min vs. (32 ± 6) min and ( 1.8 ± 0.1 ) scores vs. (3.5 ± 0.5) scores] (P < 0.05 ). The awakeextubate time was within 10 min in two groups, and there were no anesthesia related complications.Conclusion Remifentanil combined with propefol can induce and sustain controlled hypotension,reduce pharynx nasal is blood flow and provide good surgical conditions in children for ESS.
2.Discussion on the postgraduate education of Chinese and western integrative medicine based on the major scientific research projects
Xiaoling CHI ; Huanming XIAO ; Yubao XIE ; Meijie SHI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(7):698-701
The high quality of Chinese and western integrative medicine talents is the premise of the integrated Chinese and Western medicine to the world. Postgraduate education is directly related to the development of Chinese and Western medicine. The Second Clinical Medical College of Guang-zhou University of Chinese Medicine integrated the declaration and organization and implementation of the national major scientific research projects with Chinese and Western Medicine. By building ech-elon team model and establishing a platform for the exchange of research and communication platform, which covers the academic, technical, scientific and technological innovation, and so on, it cultivated high-level, complex and integrated Chinese and Western Medicine talents from knowledge and skills, innovation ability, interpersonal ability, and comprehensive management ability, etc.
3.Effects of ginsenoside Rg3 on growth and apoptosis of gastric cancer cell lines in vitro
Ji WANG ; Guiying SHI ; Yaozong YUAN ; Minmin QIAO ; Yongping ZHANG ; Ying SUN ; Meijie HU
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2009;29(11):1336-1340
Objective To investigate the effects of ginsenoside Rg3 on growth and apoptosis of gastric cancer cell line MKN-45 and SGC-7901 in vitro. Methods MKN-45 and SGC-7901 cells at logarithmic growth phase were obtained, and were cultured with ginsenoside Rg3 of different concentrations (20, 30, 40, 50 μg/mL) for 24, 48 h or 24, 48 and 72 h. Cells cultured without ginsenoside Rg3 were served as controls. The inhibition rates of ginsenoside Rg3 on MKN-45 and SGC-7901 cells were detected by MTT assay, apoptosis rate of SGC-7901 cells was determined by Annexin V/PI double staining flow cytometry, cell cycles of SGC-7901 cells were analysed by flow cytometry, and morphological changes of SGC-7901 cells in 50 μg/mL ginsenoside Rg3 treatment group were observed by transmission electron microscopy. Results The inhibition rates on MKN-45 and SGC-7901 cells in each ginsenoside Rg3 treatment group were significantly higher than those in control group (P < 0.05), and the inhibition rates increased with the concentrations of ginsenoside Rg3 and time of culture ( P < 0.05). Compared with control group, the apoptosis rates of SGC-7901 cells and percentages of cells in G_1/G_1 cell cycle in each ginsenoside Rg3 treatment group were significantly increased in a concentration and time dependent manner. Typical morphology of SGC-7901 cell apoptosis was observed by transmission electron microscopy in 50 μg/mL ginsenoside Rg3 treatment group. Conclusion Ginsenoside Rg3 has significant inhibition effect on gastric cancer cell lines in vitro with a concentration and time dependent manner, the mechanism of which may involve the induction of gastric cell line apoptosis.
4.Clinical study of atorvastatin combined with indobufen in the treatment of elderly patients with diabetic kidney disease complicated with large atheromatous ischemic stroke during convalescence
Meijie LI ; Yan MA ; Wei SHI ; Lina ZHANG ; Kang BAI ; Shuqin GUO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(3):247-253
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of atorvastatin combined with indobufen in the treatment of elderly patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) complicated with large atheromatous ischemic stroke (LAA-IS) during convalescence.Methods:The clinical data of 102 elderly patients with DKD complicated with LAA-IS during convalescence from September 2018 to April 2022 in Baoding Second Central Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 51 patients were treated with atorvastatin combined with indobufen (observation group), 51 patients were treated with atorvastatin combined with aspirin (control group), and both groups were treated continuously for 6 months. The prethrombotic state indexes, neurological function and quality of daily life, carotid artery ultrasound indexes, renal fibrosis indexes before treatment and after treatment were compared between two group. The prethrombotic state indexes included arachidonic acid (AA) and adenosine diphosphate (ADP) induction platelet aggregation rate, fibrinogen (FIB), protein C; the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) was used to evaluate the neurological function, and the modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to evaluate the quality of daily life; carotid artery ultrasound indexes included carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) and maximum plaque area; the renal fibrosis indexes included transforming growth factor-β 1 (TGF-β 1), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), hyaluronic acid and platelet derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB). The adverse reactions were recorded. Results:There were no statistical differences in the all indexes before treatment between two groups ( P>0.05). In two groups, compared before treatment, the AA induction platelet aggregation rate, ADP induction platelet aggregation rate, FIB, NIHSS score, IMT and maximum plaque area after treatment were significantly lower, the protein C and MBI score were significantly higher, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.01); but there were no statistical differences after treatment between two groups ( P>0.05). The TGF-β 1, MMP-9, hyaluronic acid and PDGF-BB after treatment in two groups were significantly lower than before treatment, and the indexes in observation group were significantly lower than those in control group: (39.46 ± 6.89) μg/L vs. (45.04 ± 8.20) μg/L, (278.46 ± 49.39) μg/L vs. (327.30 ± 57.28) μg/L, (102.37 ± 20.62) μg/L vs. (116.84 ± 24.97) μg/L vs. (25.26 ± 4.45) μg/L vs. (28.13 ± 5.08) μg/L, with statistically significant differences( P<0.01). The incidence of adverse reactions in observation group was significantly lower than that in control group: 7.84% (4/51) vs. 23.53% (12/51), and there was statistical difference ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared with atorvastatin combined with aspirin, atorvastatin combined with indobufen in elderly patients with DKD complicated with LAA-IS during convalescence has the same effect in improving the related indicators of prethrombotic state, reducing neurological function deficit, improving the ability of daily living, and reversing carotid atherosclerosis. However, atorvastatin combined with indobufen can further protect renal function with higher safety.
5.Efficacy and safety profile of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation versus modified electroconvulsive therapy in combination with antidepressants in patients with major depressive disorder
Meijie WANG ; Yajie SHI ; Peng YANG ; Jianjun WANG ; Yingyin LI ; Jian CUI ; Xiaoming ZHANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(2):108-113
BackgroundMajor depressive disorder is one of the most disabling mental diseases. Currently, medication in combination with physiotherapy and psychotherapy remains the most commonly used treatment modality for the disease, whereas only a few randomized controlled studies have been conducted on physiotherapy, and even fewer studies have focused on medication combined with physiotherapy. ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy and safety profile of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) versus modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT) in combination with antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder, so as to provide an optimized treatment plan for patients with major depressive disorder. MethodsPatients with major depressive disorder (n=335) hospitalized in Shandong Daizhuang Hospital from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2023 were included, all of whom met the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Diseases, tenth edition (ICD-10). Depending on their disease condition, patients were subjected to either MECT in combination with drugs (n=141) or rTMS in combination with drugs (n=194) after admission. Depressive symptoms were assessed using Hamilton Depression Scale-24 item (HAMD-24) at the baseline and the end of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th week of treatment, and the adverse reactions were documented in patient's medical records. ResultsAnalysis of variance on HAMD-24 revealed a significant effect of time (F=3.081, P=0.042), but no effect of group (F=1.023, P=0.313), and the interaction effect between the time and the groups was not statistically significant (F=1.642, P=0.191). No statistical difference was reported between two groups in response rate and full remission rate (P>0.05). Throughout the course of treatment, 58 cases (41.13%) of recent memory impairment and 74 cases (52.48%) of headache or neck muscle pain occurred in MECT combined with drugs group, and 27 cases (13.92%) in rTMS combined with drugs group experienced headache or head skin discomfort. ConclusionAntidepressants in combination with rTMS or MECT show equivalent efficacy in the treatment of major depressive disorder, while rTMS combined with antidepressants demonstrates a superior safety profile compared to MECT.
6.Clinical Experience of Treating Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease with Huangqi (Radix Astragali) in Lingnan (岭南) Area
Zhiheng CHEN ; Bowen GAO ; Chaozhen ZHANG ; Meijie SHI ; Huanming XIAO ; Yubao XIE ; Xiaoling CHI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(17):1819-1823
Based on the unique syndrome characteristics of metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in Lingnan (岭南) area, this paper discussed the clinical experience of Huangqi (Radix Astragali) in the treatment of MAFLD in Lingnan area. It is summarized that spleen deficiency and yang weakness, and internal accumulation of damp-turbidity are the source of the disease, and at the early stage, Huangqi, commonly 15~30 g, could be used to fortify the spleen and warm the earth, thereby making the deficiency fire latent, as well as raise the clear and warm the exterior so as to inhibit damp-turbidity; medication needs to be progressively supplemented, and can be used together with Taizishen (Radix Pseudostellariae), Baizhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), Fuling (Poria), and Fangfeng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) to back up the earth and inhibit dampness. Qi stagnation and blood constraint, yin dampness and heat accumulation are the pathogenesis of disease progression. Huangqi should be taken to invigorate the spleen and flourish the liver, unblock yang, and move stagnation. The dosage is often maintained at 30~60 g, to circulate the qi and unblock yang qi in the middle jiao (焦), usually combined with Chaihu (Radix Bupleuri), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) and Yujin (Radix Curcumae) integrating warm and cool medicinals. Stubborn turbid and fat condensing in the liver is a severe stage of the disease and may be concurrent with various pathogens such as dampness, phlegm, and heat, for which 60~90 g Huangqi should be used to invigorate blood and disperse fat, reinforce healthy qi and expel pathogens, often with medicinals that can disperse fat and direct the turbid downward such as Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi), Juemingzi (Semen Cassiae), Lulutong (Fructus Liquidambaris) and Zexie (Rhizoma Alismatis). When prescribing, it is suggested to combine with other medicinals according to the season, thereby adjusting the ascending and descending of the property of Huangqi, thereby conforming to the nature of the four seasons.
7.Advances and thoughts in traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis
Huanming XIAO ; Meijie SHI ; Yubao XIE ; Xiaoling CHI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(2):260-266
Liver fibrosis is a necessary intermediate process from the progression of chronic hepatitis B to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. In recent years, breakthroughs have been made in the research on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B liver fibrosis. For the purpose of improving clinical outcome, multidisciplinary industry-university-research studies are conducted to explain the biological basis of TCM syndromes of chronic hepatitis B liver fibrosis, and establishment and development of a non-invasive diagnostic model with TCM characteristics, optimization of TCM/integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment regimens, and elaboration on the scientific connotation of TCM treatment can help TCM for the prevention and treatment of liver fibrosis to enter the global world.
8.Role of traditional Chinese Medicine in prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B liver fibrosis: Current status, challenges, and thoughts
Meijie SHI ; Huanming XIAO ; Yubao XIE ; Sheng LI ; Folai ZENG ; Xiaoling CHI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(6):1280-1286
In recent years, significant breakthroughs have been made in the research on the role of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis B liver fibrosis. In terms of clinical research, several multicenter randomized double-blind controlled studies have been conducted with liver pathological changes as the main efficacy evaluation indicator, which have improved the level of evidence in clinical research on the TCM prevention and treatment of liver fibrosis. As for basic research, in-depth studies have been conducted on the mechanism of action of TCM in intervening against liver fibrosis at various levels, including the effect on HSC activation, apoptosis and autophagy, inhibition of liver inflammatory injury, immunoregulation, and inhibition of hepatic sinusoidal capillarization, thereby highlighting the advantages and research difficulties of TCM through "multiple components, targets, and pathways". Under the guidance of Implementation Plan for the Major Projects of Revitalizing and Developing TCM, it is crucial to conduct high-quality clinical and basic research on TCM in the treatment of liver fibrosis, produce high-quality industry achievements, and thus help TCM to be recognized around the world.