1.EFFECT OF PHENOL OXIDASE PROTEIN ANTIGEN ON LIVER PATHOLOGIC CHANGE IN MICE INFECTED WITH SCHISTOSOMA JAPONICUM
Ying ZHANG ; Guobin CAI ; Mingsen JIANG ; Li HE ; Mengxian YANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 1989;0(04):-
Objective To explore the effect of phenol oxidase antigen on liver pathologic change in mice infected with Schistosoma japonicum. Methods 42d-aged adult worms were incubated in RPMI 1640 containing 0.05% sodium phenobarbital for 8 h. The worms were washed three times with PBS (pH 6.8) and homogenized with a Teflon pestle. The homogenate was then centrifuged at 3000 g for 20 min at 4 ℃. Supernatant fractions containing phenol oxidase (PO) were analyzed by means of polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE). The rude antigen of PO was obtained by cutting the corresponding gel of PO activities. Three groups were set up to observe whether PO could induce protective immunity: experiment group, adjuvant control group and water control group. On day 42 post infection with (40?1) cercariae of Schistosoma japonicum, the mice were sacrificed to observe liver pathologic changes. Results The liver surface of PO immunized group was rather smooth and the liver color was slightly gray. A few pale nods were seen indistinctly but not clearly. Necrosis and inflammatory cell infiltration were not clear. There were many immature eggs without granuloma reaction. The mean diameter and area of the granuloma in the experiment group were less than those in the control group. There were significant differences among the 3 groups (P
2.Molluscicidal effect of simple black film mulching in mountainous areas of Yunnan Province
Mengxian YANG ; Jimao ZUO ; Jiaxin ZUO ; Wenying YUAN ; Nengjun WANG ; Jianfen LI
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2014;(3):346-348
Objective To evaluate the molluscicidal effect of black plastic mulching in mountainous areas of Yunnan Prov-ince. Methods In Leqiu Village,Nanjian County,Yunnan Province,the terraced fields with Oncomelania hupensis snails were divided into A,B,C,D,E groups,and of which,A,B,C,D groups,as the experimental groups,were administered with sim-ple black plastic mulching for 30 days,60 days,90 days and 120 days respectively;Group E,as the control group,was adminis-tered with 50%niclosamide ethanolamine salt wettable powder spraying. Results In Group C and D(simple black film mulching for 90 days and 120 days),no snails were found after the administration,the average density of living snails decreased by 100%, and the cost of one year was similar to that of the control group. Conclusion The molluscicidal effect of black plastic mulching is good in mountainous areas.
3.Recent application of mobile learning in nursing education
Yu LIU ; Kailian YANG ; Fengling LU ; Mengxian OU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2018;24(27):3233-3236
By far, mobile learning has been widely applied in nursing education. The tools commonly used include smartphones and tablets. Classroom teaching is assisted by WeChat, video, and online education platforms, thereby increasing the forms and methods of teaching, enhancing the interest of students, facilitating the communication between teachers and students and stimulating the development of nursing education to some extent. However, there are limitations and shortcomings in mobile learning. For example, some students may use mobile devices for some irrelevant purposes; information forwarding might involve privacy; and the costs of mobile devices are high. This paper tries to summarize the status quo of the application of mobile learning in nursing education with the hope to provide reference for nursing education.
4.Analysis of blood metabolites in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Sitao LI ; Hu HAO ; Mengxian LIU ; Peilian HUANG ; Xia GU ; Qiuping YANG ; Xin XIAO
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2019;22(3):173-179
Objective To analyze the changes in blood metabolites in premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) within 36 h and in the 3rd week after birth in order to find new biomarkers for diagnosis of BPD.Methods The BPD group included 20 premature infants (<32 gestational weeks) hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and diagnosed with BPD from January 2014 to October 2016.Another 20 non-BPD premature infants with similar gestational age (within one week) who were admitted during the same period were enrolled in the control group.Blood samples of both groups were collected within 36 h and in the 3rd week after birth.Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to detect blood metabolites and the obtained data were subjected to metabolomics analysis using orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis.Chi-square test (or Fisher's exact test),Mann-Whitney U test or t test was used for statistical analysis.Results (1) Twenty and 11 blood samples were collected within 36 h and in the 3rd week after birth from the BPD and the control group,respectively.Compared with the control group,the interval between premature rupture of membranes and delivery,the average length of hospital stay,non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation duration and the total duration of supplemental oxygen during hospitalization in the BPD group were longer [M (P25-P75) or ((x)±s):13.5 (0.0-98.3) vs 0.0 (0.0-0.0) h,Z=3.049;(66.6±20.5) vs (43.9±9.3) d,t=4.574;267.0 (199.5-516.1) vs 110.5 (0.0-238.5) h,Z=-3.428;117.5 (0.0-269.3) vs 0.0 (0.0-72.0) h,Z=-2.785;(1 184.0±386.6) vs (595.9±270.3) h,t=5.576;all P<0.05].(2) Within 36 h after birth,the levels of glycine,proline,tryptophan and piperamide-C5:1 in the BPD group were decreased obviously compared with those in the control group [(201.59±65.01) vs (290.90± 137.56) μmol/L,t=-2.625;103.55 (72.43-434.57) vs 439.48 (103.80-608.98) μ mol/L,Z=-2.245;29.54 (20.30-41.04) vs 47.42 (29.46-73.57) μ mol/L,Z=-2.326;50.04 (35.29-104.78) vs 95.79 (76.21-129.97) μmol/L,Z=-2.029;all P<0.05].However,the glutamate level was increased [(224.30±67.40) vs (182.67±40.87) μmol/L,t=2.362,P<0.05].(3) In the 3rd week after birth,the levels of glycine,proline and tryptophan in the BPD group were lower compared to those in the control group [(185.92±61.51) vs (271.85± 115.85) μmol/L,t=-2.177;(39.41± 18.22) vs (63.92± 17.50) μ mol/L,t=-3.217;90.23 (37.93-146.37) vs 330.15 (47.79-622.90) μ mol/L,Z=-2.134;all P<0.05].However,the ornithine level was higher [(75.09± 43.21) vs (39.25 ± 16.53) μ mol/L,t=2.569,P<0.05].Conclusions Glycine,proline and tryptophan in blood are potential biomarkers for early diagnosis of BPD.
5.Application of Wechat in nursing clinical clerkship teaching
Shishi WU ; Yu LIU ; Kailian YANG ; Fengling LU ; Mengxian OU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(9):709-712
Wechat has been widely used in nursing clinical clerkship teaching now. The application of Wechat in nursing clinical teaching mainly takes the form of Wechat group chat, Wechat public signal platform, Wechat friendship circle, online test and so on. Among them, Wechat group chat and Wechat public signal platform are used widely. Wechat enriches the teaching way, and improve the effectiveness of teaching, moreover, it facilitates the relationship between teachers and students. However, there are the ongoing challenges such as lacking of supervision and protection of intellectual property rights.
6.Research progress on the influencing factors of postprandial hypotension in the elderly
Fengling LU ; Yu LIU ; Zhu XIAO ; Kailian YANG ; Shishi WU ; Mengxian OU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(20):1597-1601
Postprandial hypotension is an abnormal regulation of blood pressure, which is common in the elderly. Due to insidious symptoms, postprandial hypotension is easily neglected by patients and medical staff in clinical practice, but it has a high degree of harm. There are many factors related to the occurrence of postprandial hypotension, including demographic factors, disease-related factors, lifestyle factors, postprandial postural factors and so on. Among demographic factors, age is positively associated with the occurrence of postprandial hypotension. Among disease-related factors, the existence of some basic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, and the use of most kinds of anti-hypertensive drugs can increase the risk of postprandial hypotension. Among lifestyle factors, smoking is a risk factor for postprandial hypotension: while reducing the intake of staple foods, drinking large amounts of water or drinking green tea before meals may reduce the risk of postprandial hypotension. By taking different postures after meals, postural factors affect the rate of gastrointestinal emptying and then affect the occurrence of postprandial hypotension. Among the above factors, it is feasible to prevent postprandial hypotension by changing postprandial posture.
7.Mediating effect of coping styles on the relationship between social support and self-management among young patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Qiao HE ; Yu LIU ; Fang ZHAO ; Hong GUO ; Yi'na SHEN ; Mengxian OU ; Kailian YANG ; Fengling LU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(16):1236-1240
Objective To explore the mediating effect of coping styles on the relationship between social support and self-management among young patients with newly-diagnosed type 2 diabetes(T2DM).Methods A total of 169 young patients with newly-diagnosed T2DM at China-Japan Friendship Hospital were investigated with the Medical Coping Mmodes Questionnaire,Social Support Rating Scale and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities.Results Among young patients with newly-diagnosed T2DM,there was a positive correlation between social support and confronce coping style(r =0.250,P<0.01).The confronce coping style was positively correlated with self-management(r=0.367,P<0.01).Confronce coping style could explain 15.3%variance of self-management(P<0.01).Confronce coping style had a mediating effect on the relationship between social support and self-management.Conclusions Confronce coping style has a predictive role on self-management among young patients with newly-diagnosed T2DM,and confronce coping style has a mediating effect between social support and self-management.
8.Research progress of methods for improving intestinal microecology in AIDS patients
Fengling LU ; Yu LIU ; Hongmei DUAN ; Kailian YANG ; Shishi WU ; Mengxian OU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(20):2694-2697
Gastrointestinal tract is the main site of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Intestinal flora and its metabolites can affect the physicochemical properties, nutritional status and immune function of the intestinal tract. Improving the state of intestinal flora of AIDS patients can improve the immune function of patients and suppress the damage caused by HIV virus to the body. Moringa oleifera combined enteral nutrition can improve the intestinal microecology of AIDS patients and effectively improve the nutritional status of the patients, but there is the possibility of interaction with antiviral drugs, garlic, hypericum perforatum and other herbs. The microbial ecological agents have a weak regulation effect on the intestinal flora of AIDS patients, but it can improve the immune function of patients to a certain extent. Fecal microbiota transplantation does not significantly change the diversity of intestinal flora in AIDS patients, and the long-term complications are still to be clarified, but it can improve the immunity of patients to some extent. The preservation of microbial ecological agents, dietary regulation of intestinal flora and nursing after fecal microbiota transplantation in AIDS patients are still to be studied.
9.Free anterolateral thigh flap with reversed arterial flow in repair of foot and ankle wounds in children
Zelin HUANG ; Mengxian DUAN ; Juntao YANG ; Hao LI ; Yi ZHU ; Renkun XIANG ; Huicheng LIU ; Shengmao HE
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2023;46(2):147-151
Objective:To investigate feasibility and clinical effect of free anterolateral thigh flap(ALTF) with reversed arterial flow in repair of foot and ankle wounds in children.Methods:From October 2014 to February 2021, the free ALTF with reversed arterial flow was used to repair the wounds in 7 children with severe soft tissue injury and main blood vessel injury in the Department of Hand & Foot Surgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China. Of the 7 injured children, 5 were caused by traffic accident, 1 by mechanical strangulation and 1 by heavy object. The size of wounds ranged from 6.0 cm×8.0 cm to 9.0 cm×11.0 cm. ALTF were designed to be anastomosed with the blood vessels at the recipient sites by retrograde blood supply. The size of flaps ranged from 6.0 cm×8.0 cm to 10.0 cm×11.0 cm. All flap donor sites were pulled together and directly sutured. Follow-ups were conducted through outpatient clinic visits, telephone call and WeChat reviews in the 1st, 3rd, 6th, 12th and 24th months after surgery. The major contents in follow-up were the shape, colour, texture, sensation of flap and function of ankles.Results:All donor sites healed at I stage. A total of 5 flaps survived successfully; One flap had venous occlusion after surgery, and the flap survived after surgical exploration; One flap had partial necrosis after surgery, and repaired with artificial dermis after further debridement. Postoperative follow-up lasted for 6-24 months, with an average of 10.5 months. All flaps appeared in similar colour and texture to the surrounding soft tissues. Two children underwent flap repair after half a year due to bloated flaps. The Ankle-hind foot Function Score of American Orthopedic Foot Ankle Society(AOFAS) was used to evaluate the ankle function. AOFAS achieved 84-94 points, with 5 children in excellent and 2 in good. The sensation recovered to S 3+ in 5 children, S 3 in 1 child and S 2 in 1 child, according to the standard of British Medical Research Council (BMRC). Conclusion:For the children with severe soft tissue injury combined with main vascular injury in foot and ankle, free ALTF with reversed arterial flow can repair the defect and effectively secure the blood supply. It is a feasible method for wound repair.
10.Clavicular osteotomy approach with pectoralis major muscle pedicle in the resection of brachial plexus tumour behind clavicle
Zelin HUANG ; Juntao YANG ; Mengxian DUAN ; Yi ZHU ; Hao LI ; Shengmao HE ; Huicheng LIU ; Renkun XIANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2022;45(2):162-166
Objective:To explore the advantages and value for clinical application of clavicle segment osteotomy approach with pectoralis major muscle pedicle in surgical resection of posterior brachial plexus tumour.Methods:From April 2010 to December 2020, 6 patients with brachial plexus tumour behind the clavicle were treated. Two patients had the tumour on the left brachial plexus and 4 on the right. Two patients had the tumours located in the upper trunk of brachial plexus, 2 in the middle trunk, 1 in the medial plexus and 1 in the posterior bundle. The neurological function evaluation were grade II in 3 cases and grade III in 1 case preoperatively. The tumours sized from 3.0 cm× 3.0 cm×2.0 cm to 11.0 cm×8.0 cm×6.0 cm. The clavicular segment osteotomy approach with the pedicle of the pectoralis major was applied in order to expose the surgical field and remove the nerve tumour. All patients underwent regular postoperative outpatient clinic follow-up to record the sensation of the affected limb and the recovery of muscle strength, tumour recurrence and fracture healing.Results:In the operation, it was found that there was still a little glial-like tissue in the nerve sheath after complete dissection of the tumours in 2 patients. Postoperative pathological examination reported that there were 4 schwannoma, 1 malignant peripheral schwannoma and 1 neurolipoma. The postoperative follow-up lasted for 6 to 34 months, with an average of 12.8 months. All patients showed no symptoms of brachial plexus injury or tumour recurrence. The clinical symptoms were relieved or disappeared. The neurological function evaluation reached grade III in 5 patients and grade IV in 1 case. At the same time, the internal fixation of the clavicle was satisfactory and achieved bone union in all cases. Fracture healing time was 2.5 to 4.5 months, with an average of 3.2 months. The internal fixation was removed from 3 patients after operation in 1 year. No obvious limb movement disorder and periarthritis of shoulder and other complications occurred.Conclusion:The transclavicular osteotomy approach with the pedicle of the pectoralis major can fully expose the anatomical alignment of the brachial plexus and the relationship adjacent and between the tumour and the surrounding tissues in the surgery for a brachial plexus tumour behind the clavicle, which is helpful for a complete tumour resection. It is a feasible method to treat brachial plexus tumour behind the clavicle by finding residual tumour-like tissue, reducing the risk of surgery and tumour recurrence, and providing excellent blood supply to the osteotomy segment of the clavicle to promote fracture healing.