1.A study on the expression of MTSS1 in hepatocellular carcinoma
Ding WANG ; Meirong XU ; Jianwei ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2011;26(5):410-413
Objective To explore the expression and significance of MTSS1 ( metastasis suppressor 1) in hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods MTSS1 expression was detected by immunohistochemistry in hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cirrhosis and normal liver tissues.Single-factor analysis was used to study the relationship with clinicopathological factor.Correlations between MTSS1 expression and TNM stage were analyzed with Spearman rank correlation analysis.Postoperative 5-year survival was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier survival curve analysis.Results The expression of MTSS1 in hepatocellular carcinoma was higher than normal liver tissue ( U = 168.000, P < 0.05), and liver cirrhotic tissue ( U = 106.000, P < 0.05); MTSS1 expression was correlated with TNM stage of hepatocellular carcinoma patients, lymph vascular invasion and tumor capsule ( separately U = 259.000, 258.500, 202.000, all P < 0.05).MTSS1 expression in hepatocellular carcinoma was not correlated with patients age, gender, tumor size, AFP level, and hepatitis B surface antigen.MTSS1 expression and TNM stage of liver cancer patients was negatively correlated ( rs = - 0.383 , P < 0.05 ).Postoperative 5-year survival of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with MTSS1 positive expression was significantly poorer than patients with negative and weakly positive expression (respectively 34.1% and 52.3% , x2 =6.386, P < 0.05).Conclusions MTSS1 high expression may play an important role in the early hepatocellular carcinoma progression, indicating a poor prognosis.
2.Expression of Tspan-1 in benign and malignant lesions of the colon
Ting LI ; Meirong XU ; Qiang SHI ; Jianwei ZHU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2010;25(9):751-754
Objective To study the protein expression of Tspan-1 gene in colorectal carcinoma,and investigate the relationship between the expression and biologic behavior of colorectal carcinoma. Methods Immunohistochemical ELIVISION two-step method was used to detect the protein expression of Tspan-1 gene in 80 cases of colorectal carcinoma,13 cases of colorectal adenoma and 27 cases of normal colorectal tissues. Results The positive expression rate of Tspan-1 in colorectal carcinoma was significantly higher than that in colorectal adenoma and normal colorectal tissues,there was significant difference in the expression among the three groups.The positive expression rate of Tspan-1 was 90% in colorectal carcinoma,23% in colorectal adenoma and 7% in normal colorectal tissues (P < 0.01).The positive expression rate of Tspan-1 in poor and moderately differentiated carcinoma was significantly higher than that in well-differentiated carcinoma (P < 0.01).The expression of Tspan-1 was significantly associated with lymph node metastasis (P<0.01),and with the 5-year survival rate of colorectal carcinoma patients,with also TNM stage and the depth of tumor invasion (P <0.01),and while it was not associated with gender,age,location,tumor size,and type (P > 0.05). Conclusion The expression of Tspan-1 gene could be as a marker predicting the prodnosis of colorectal adenocarcinoma patients,also it may play an important role in the pathogenesis of colorectal adenoma.
3.Effect of crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on life quality of patients ;with stable-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases in Nanning communities
Qiulan DENG ; Meirong ZHONG ; Sining CHEN ; Ying ZHU ; Xiaoju YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(24):1845-1849
Objective To learn the effects of crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training on the recovery of pulmonary functions and quality of life of patients with stable-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) in Nanning communities. Methods Two hundred patients with stable-stage COPD, sampled from Nanning communities and used as the subjects of this study, were divided into the experiment group and the control group by the random number table method. Patients in the control group were given conventional medication and community health care education and guides;Patients in the experiment group were not only offered the same treatment as mentioned above, but treated during dog days and the coldest days of winter with moxibustion medicine cakes which were applied accurately on selected acupuncture points, together with moxibustion with moxa cone done on the cakes. Treatment was done 6 times in each course of treatment, and 2 courses were given, combined with rehabilitation training. Examination of pulmonary functions was conducted for all patients before and after the treatment and St. George′s Respiratory Questionnaires (SGRQ) were distributed to them. Results Forced vital capacity patients, forced expiratory volume in first second, the percentage of forced expiratory volume in first second and forced vital capacity of experimental group before the intervention were (2.27 ± 0.36) L, (1.56 ± 0.30) L, (44.81 ± 5.35) %, while six months after the intervention were (3.36 ± 0.42) L, (2.25 ± 0.27) L, (65.38 ±8.08)%. The difference was statistically significant (t=18.90, 16.40, 20.36, P<0.01);The above indexes of control group respectively before intervention were (2.28±0.43) L, (1.58±0.33) L, (45.17 ± 4.97) %, while six months after the intervention were (2.57 ± 0.57) L, (1.71 ± 0.35) L, (46.94 ± 8.42)%. Difference was not statistically significant (t = 1.81, 2.04, 1.70, P > 0.05). Differences between two groups before intervention had no statistical significance (t = 0.17, 0.43, 0.47, P > 0.05), and differences between two groups after the intervention were statistically significant (t=10.62, 11.62, 14.99, P < 0.01). In the experimental group,before intervention the total score of SGRQ and the part scores of symptom, the activity ability and the influence of the disease were (16.56 ± 1.76) points, (10.44 ± 1.57) points, (18.55±2.17) points, (45.73 ± 2.53) points, 6 months after the intervention the scores were (10.77 ± 1.56) points, (7.28±1.23) points, (14.33 ±1.66) points, (32.98 ± 2.35) points. The difference was significant (t=14.82-35.50, P<0.01);In the control group before intervention the total scores of SGRQ and the part score of symptom, the activity ability and the influence of the disease were (16.47 ±1.81) points, (10.39 ± 1.66) points, (18.52 ± 2.16) points, (45.79 ± 2.49) points, 6 months after the intervention the scores were (16.12 ±1.36) points, (9.89 ±1.38) points, (16.96 ±1.58) points, (42.15±2.34) points. The lower score was not obvious, there was no statistically significant difference (t=1.45-2.17, P > 0.05). Intervention before comparing differences between two groups had no statistical significance (t=0.09-0.34, P > 0.05). Intervention after comparing differences between two groups was statistically significant (t=10.88-26.22, P<0.01). Conclusions Clinically, crude herb moxibustion combined with rehabilitation training is to some extent conducive to delaying the decrease in pulmonary functions, reducing complications, and improving the quality of life of patients with stable-stage COPD.
4.Sharp Instrument Injuries in Nursing:Analysis and Prevention
Meirong WANG ; Xiulan ZHU ; Dongping FANG ; Xiange LIN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To explore the incidence of sharp instrument injuries among nurses from the various classes of medical institutions and to analyze the cause and investigate the preventive countermeasures.METHODS To survey the sharp instrument injuries in nursing among 1050 nurses from 50 medical institutions.From 1050 questionaires,1028 were performed.RESULTS Among 1028 nurses from 50 medical institutions,903 nurses suffered different degrees of sharp instrument injuries with 87.84%,of which 40.75% and 31.12% were caused respectively in working age of 6-10 years and 11-15 years.All injury cases added up to 7059,with average of 7.80 times per person and 287(31.78%) cases were with over 10 times.Injuries for ampule in dispensing and clearance of instruments accounted for 70.63% and 15.54%,with the times of 4986 and 1097.Degrees of injury:the light injury of skin accounted for 57.69% with 4076 cases.CONCLUSIONS It is suggested to reform the craft of ampules and safety of instruments continually.Instrument cleaner is recommended if necessary.The key point is to strengthen the education of awareness on occupational protection and do self-protection best,which is sharply important to reduce the incidence of injuries.
5.Determination of Principal Components in Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Ointment by HPLC
Xianhong ZOU ; Wei PENG ; Yongjun XIAO ; Meirong ZHU
China Pharmacy 2001;0(12):-
OBJECTIVE:To establish a HPLC method for the determination of levofloxacin hydrochloride in the levoflo_ xacin hydrochloride ointment.METHODS:The chromatographic column was C 18 ,the mobile phase was consisted of0.05mol/L citric acid-acetonitrile(85∶15)with detection wavelength at293nm and flow speed at1.0ml/min,the column temperature was40℃and the sample size was10?l.RESULTS:Good linear relation was achieved when the levofloxacin hydrochloride concen-tration was at the range of3.88~37.88ug/ml(r=0.9998);The average recovery was99.4%(n=9).CONCLUSION:This determination method is accurate,reliable and it can act as an effective quality control for levofloxacin hydrochloride ointment.
6.Application of evidence-based nursing in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting
Yan BAO ; Meirong ZHONG ; Liqun ZHANG ; Chao MAI ; Lihua WEI ; Jing YANG ; Peihua ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(8):4-6
Objective To validate the clinical effect of evidence-based nursing on early rehablilitation of patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting. Methods 47 patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting were divided into the nursing group(24 cases)and the control group(23 cases).The nursing group received nursing with evidence-based nursing pattern while the control adopted routine nursing method. The nursing effect in the two groups was compared in the following aspects such as the incidence rate of adverse effect,average hospitalization days, athletic ability and psychological status. Results The incidenece rate of adverse effect Was lower(P<0.05)and the average hospitalization days were shorter(P<0.01)than those of the control group with addition of cardiovascular complications(P>0.05).The athletic ability and psychological status were also superior to those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Application of evidence-based nursing could hasten the rehabilitative process of patients undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting.
7.Diagnostic value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance in children with myocarditis
Binghua CHEN ; Yumin ZHONG ; Aimin SUN ; Qian WANG ; Ming ZHU ; Jinglei WANG ; Wei GAO ; Meirong HUANG ; Guilong WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2015;(6):435-439
Objective To determine the diagnostic value of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in children with myocarditis. Methods A total of 27 children with myocarditis were examined with cardiac MRI, including 16 new?onset cases and 11 chronic cases, as well as 14 cases with non?myocarditis. Sequences included SSFP in axial, two chamber, four chamber and short axis, T2?weighted triple inversion recovery, T1?weighted spin echo before and after gadolinium injection, and inversion recovery?gradient echo after gadolinium injection(late gadolinium enhancement, LGE) in axial and short axis. Qualitative and quantitative image analysis was performed to obtain focal T2 signal intensity and early enhancement signal intensity(SI) ratio of myocardium to skeletal muscleon EGE and LGE.The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy were calculated. Mann?Whitney and χ2 test were used for statistical comparison. Results The median value of EF was 60.20%(44.40%,70.20%), median value of T2W SI ratio was 2.50(2.04, 3.79),and there were 13 cases with LGE positive findings in myocarditis group. The median value of EF was 73.60%(65.40%,75.85%), the median value of T2WI SI ratio was 1.85(1.77, 2.15), and one case presented LGE positive sign in non?myocarditis group. There were significant statistical differences between the two groups (Z=-2.94,-2.52 ,χ2=5.19 ,P<0.05). The sensitivities for T2WI, EGE, LGE were 81.5%(22/27), 14.8%(4/27) and 48.1%(13/27) respectively. The specificities for T2WI, EGE, LGE were 57.1%(8/14), 100.0%(14/14)and 92.9%(13/14) respectively. The diagnostic accuracies for T2WI, EGE, LGE were 73.2%(30/41), 43.9%(18/41) and 63.4%(26/41) respectively. The best diagnostic performance was obtained when“any?two”of the three sequences were positive in the same patient, yielding a 51.9%(14/27)sensitivity, 92.9%(13/14) specificity, and 65.9%(27/41) diagnostic accuracy.Conclusions The combined CMR approach using T2?weighted imaging, early and late gadolinium enhancement, provides a high diagnostic accuracy and is a useful tool in the diagnosis and assessment of children with myocarditis.
8.The current status of secondary prevention of cerebral infarction in Longquanyi District of Chengdu
Cuiping XU ; Meirong ZHU ; Rui LUO ; Dan TANG ; Bo NING ; Yan YANG ; Li ZHONG ; Wei LI ; Fei YANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2013;(12):729-732
Objective To investigate the current status of secondary prevention of cerebral infarction in Longquanyi District of Chengdu. Methods Prospective Investigation on the secondary prevention was conducted in 94 pa-tients with cerebral infarction at 3, 12 and 24 months following stroke. Results The percentages of patients receiving anti-platelet therapy, antihypertensive treatment, antidiabetic drug treatment and statin therapy were 96.8%, 92.1%, 91.7%and 63.8%at hospital discharge, 79.8%, 88.9%, 91.7%and 55.3%at 3 months, 76.1%, 75.0%and 41.4%, 63.8%at 12 months and 33.0%, 71.4%;58.3%and 22.3%at 24 months, respectively. None of stroke patients with atrial fibrillation re-ceived anticoagulation therapy. Conclusion There is a large gap between the current practice of secondary prevention and guideline in patients with cerebral infarction in Longquanyi District of Chengdu.
9.Study on the exocellular polysaccharide of Ureaplasma urealyticum biofilm in vitro
Minting HUANG ; Chun LU ; Guoxing ZHU ; Peiying FENG ; Wei LAI ; Xiaomin YE ; Feiyan LIN ; Jinfen ZHENG ; Han MA ; Meirong LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2012;32(4):335-339
Objective To investigate the extracellular polysaccharide distribution and components of Ureaplasma urealyticum (Uu) after biofilm having been developed in.Methods The standard serotype 3 and serotype 14 belong to biovar Parvo,and the standard serotype 4 and serotype 8 belong to biovar T960 were employed to form biofilrns in vitro.Scanning electron microscope and confocal laser scanning microscope were used to analysis the biofilms and extracellular polysaccharide.We used combination of two different labeled lectins,Canavalia ensiformis(FITC-ConA) and Erythrina cristagalli(ECA) which bind to specific polysaccharide residues to visualize extracellular polysaccharide in biofilms,and average uorescence intensity was evaluated Results All the strains can form the biofilmsin vitro.The biofilm was honeycomb-Like structures mainly,and extracellular polymeric substances accounts for majority of proportions.All the extracellular polysaccharide could be combined with FITC-ConA and ECA,and the total average fluorescence intensity of FITC-ConA was higher than ECA( P<0.001 ).Conclusion Ureaplasma urealyticum biofilm is honeycomb-like structures mainly.The extracellular polysaccharide contains,galactose,and N-acetyl glucan residual,and the glucose,mannose residual are the main components.
10.The effects of post space preparation on the apical sealing ability of iRoot SP used for straight root canals
Zhen QIU ; Hongguang ZHU ; Meirong WEI ; Jianwen BAI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2019;35(1):91-94
Objective: To evaluate the effects on the apical sealing ability of iRoot SP used for straight root canals. Methods: 73 extracted human teeth with straight roots were randomly assigned to 8 groups. The root canals in groups A3 was obturated with single gutta-percha cone. The others were obturated with thermoplasticized gutta-percha cones. The canals were filled with AH Plus (group A1 and B1), iRoot SP (group A2, A3 and B2) and ZOE (group A4) . The post space was prepared either immediately after obturation (A1-A4) or 7 days later group (B1 and B2) . The extent of dye penetration was measured by transparent dental technology. Results:There were no significant differences among A1-A3 groups, between group A1 and B1, A2 and B2, P> 0. 05. The dye penetration extent of group A4 and C was greater than that of group A2 (P < 0. 05) . Conclusion: iRoot SP and AH Plus have same performance on root canal seal. There was no significant difference between iRoot SP + thermoplasticized gutta-percha and iRoot SP + single gutta-percha cone for apical sealing.