1.The labor analgesia effect in combination of water acupuncture and remifentanil patient-controlled intra-venous analgesia (PCIA) onmother and baby
Jing LIU ; Dongmei QI ; Mudan HE ; Xinfang LIAO ; Lingli PENG ; Weijian HUANG ; Zurong HU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(8):1339-1341
Objective To studythe labor analgesia effect incombination of water acupuncture andremifen-tanil patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) and impact on mother and baby. Methods 90 Ninety sin-gle birth primiparous women were randomly divided into three groups (n = 30), groupⅠ, groupⅡ, groupⅢ. Content of β-endorphin, stress hormone levels,VAS scores were recorded at T0 and T1; adverse circumstance, Apgar score of newborn and neonatal behavioral neurological assessment were recorded. Results Comparing with groupⅢ or T0, at T1 β-EP in the groupⅠwas gone up, while ACTH、 COR and VAS scores were lower in the groupⅠand groupⅡ; adverse circumstance in the groupⅠreduced than that in the groupⅡ. The VAS scores inThe groupⅠand groupⅡand Apgar score and NBNA assessment in three groups were not significantly different. Conclusion Combination of water acupuncture and remifentanil patient-controlled intravenous analgesia iseffec-tive. Ithas no adverse effects on mother and baby. It is an ideal method of labor analgesia.
2.Theracurmin Ameliorates Cognitive Dysfunctions in 5XFAD Mice by Improving Synaptic Function and Mitigating Oxidative Stress
Jihyun KIM ; Jaehoon KIM ; Zhouchi HUANG ; Nayeon GOO ; Ho Jung BAE ; Yongwoo JEONG ; Ho Jae PARK ; Mudan CAI ; Kyungnam CHO ; Seo Yun JUNG ; Soo Kyung BAE ; Jong Hoon RYU
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2019;27(3):327-335
As the elderly population is increasing, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has become a global issue and many clinical trials have been conducted to evaluate treatments for AD. As these clinical trials have been conducted and have failed, the development of new theraphies for AD with fewer adverse effects remains a challenge. In this study, we examined the effects of Theracurmin on cognitive decline using 5XFAD mice, an AD mouse model. Theracurmin is more bioavailable form of curcumin, generated with submicron colloidal dispersion. Mice were treated with Theracurmin (100, 300 and 1,000 mg/kg) for 12 weeks and were subjected to the novel object recognition test and the Barnes maze test. Theracurmin-treated mice showed significant amelioration in recognition and spatial memories compared those of the vehicle-treated controls. In addition, the antioxidant activities of Theracurmin were investigated by measuring the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels. The increased MDA level and decreased SOD and GSH levels in the vehicle-treated 5XFAD mice were significantly reversed by the administration of Theracurmin. Moreover, we observed that Theracurmin administration elevated the expression levels of synaptic components, including synaptophysin and post synaptic density protein 95, and decreased the expression levels of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba-1), a marker of activated microglia. These results suggest that Theracurmin ameliorates cognitive function by increasing the expression of synaptic components and by preventing neuronal cell damage from oxidative stress or from the activation of microglia. Thus, Theracurmin would be useful for treating the cognitive dysfunctions observed in AD.
Aged
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Alzheimer Disease
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Animals
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Cognition
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Colloids
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Curcumin
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Glutathione
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Humans
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Malondialdehyde
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Mice
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Microglia
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Neurons
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Oxidative Stress
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Post-Synaptic Density
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Spatial Memory
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Superoxide Dismutase
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Synaptophysin
3.Identification and evaluation of post-stroke spasticity: a scoping review
Lilin CHEN ; Mudan HUANG ; Haiqing ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(1):62-68
Objective To summarize the electrophysiological indexes and scales used for evaluation of post-stroke spasticity, for integration of clinical management of spasms. Methods Literatures on identification and evaluation of post-stroke spasticity from databases of Web of Science, PubMed, CNKI, and Wanfang Data up to May 15, 2021 were retrieved and the indicators related to post-stroke spasticity were extracted for a scoping review. Results The scales of modified Asworth Scale, Comprehensive Spasticity Scale and modified Tardieu Scale; the electrophysiological indexes of F wave, H reflex, motor evoked potentials, visual-startle reaction time and vestibular evoked myogenic potentials were used to identify and evaluate post-stroke spasticity. Conclusion More clinical researches are needed to explore earlier identification and evaluation of post-stroke spasticity more objectively and accurately.
4. Effects of Sirt1 on proliferation, migration, and apoptosis of endothelial progenitor cells in peripheral blood of SD rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Dong-Mei SUN ; Jin QIAN ; Qi-Feng HUANG ; Xiao-Ran LIU ; Jin-Jian YAO ; Zhan-Ling DONG ; Yuan-Tian SUN ; Dong-Mei SUN
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2021;11(10):429-439
Objective: To explore the effect of Sirt1 on the function of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: A rat COPD model was established via smoking and endotoxin administration for three months. The peripheral circulating EPCs were isolated by gradient centrifugation, and their functions, cell cycle distribution, apoptosis, and Sirt1 expression were examined. The function changes of EPCs in the presence or absence of Sirt1 agonist and inhibitor were estimated; meanwhile, the expressions of Sirt1, FOXO3a, NF-κB, and p53 were also evaluated. Results: The proliferation, adhesion, and migration of EPCs decreased while the apoptosis rate was increased in the COPD rats. The expression of Sirt1 protein in EPCs of the COPD group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P<0.01). The overexpression of the Sirt1 gene using a gene transfection technique or Sirt1 agonists (SRT1720) improved the proliferation, migration, and adhesion, and decreased the apoptosis of EPC. However, Sirt1 inhibitor (EX527) decreased EPC functions in the COPD group. The effect of Sirt1 expression on EPC function may be related to reduction of FOXO3a and increase of NF-κB and p53 activity. Conclusions: Increased expression of Sirt1 can improve the proliferation and migration of EPCs and reduce their apoptosis in COPD rats. This change may be related to FOXO3a, NF-κB, and p53 signaling pathways.
5.Inverse ratio ventilation combined with PEEP in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with one lung ventilation for lung cystadenomas: a randomized control trial of 63 cases.
Yun WANG ; Weijian HUANG ; Mudan HE ; Lingli PENG ; Mingyang CAI ; Chao YUAN ; Zurong HU ; Kunwei LI
Journal of Southern Medical University 2020;40(7):1008-1012
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effect of inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) combined with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with single lung ventilation (OLV) for lung cystadenomas.
METHODS:
A total of 66 infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for lung cystadenomas in our hospital from February, 2018 to February, 2019 were randomized into conventional ventilation groups (group N, =33) and inverse ventilation group (group R, =33). Hemodynamics and respiratory parameters of the infants were recorded and arterial blood gas analysis was performed at 15 min after two lung ventilation (TLV) (T), OLV30 min (T), OLV60 min (T), and 15 min after recovery of TLV (T). Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected before and after surgery to detect the expression level of advanced glycation end product receptor (RAGE).
RESULTS:
Sixty-three infants were finally included in this study. At T and T, Cdyn, PaO and OI in group R were significantly higher ( < 0.05) and Ppeak, PaCO and PA-aO were significantly lower than those in group N ( < 0.05). There was no significant difference in HR or MAP between the two groups at T and T ( > 0.05). The level of RAGE significantly increased after the surgery in both groups ( < 0.05), and was significantly lower in R group than in N group ( < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
In infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for pulmonary cystadenoma, appropriate IRV combined with PEEP does not affect hemodynamic stability and can increases pulmonary compliance, reduce the peak pressure, and improve oxygenation to provide pulmonary protection.
Cystadenoma
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therapy
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Humans
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Infant
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Lung
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One-Lung Ventilation
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Positive-Pressure Respiration
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Thoracoscopy
6.Inverse ratio ventilation combined with PEEP in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with one lung ventilation for lung cystadenomas: a randomized control trial of 63 cases.
Yun WANG ; Weijian HUANG ; Mudan HE ; Lingli PENG ; Mingyang CAI ; Chao YUAN ; Zurong HU ; Kunwei LI
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2020;40(7):1008-1012
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effect of inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) combined with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with single lung ventilation (OLV) for lung cystadenomas.
METHODS:
A total of 66 infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for lung cystadenomas in our hospital from February, 2018 to February, 2019 were randomized into conventional ventilation groups (group N, =33) and inverse ventilation group (group R, =33). Hemodynamics and respiratory parameters of the infants were recorded and arterial blood gas analysis was performed at 15 min after two lung ventilation (TLV) (T), OLV30 min (T), OLV60 min (T), and 15 min after recovery of TLV (T). Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected before and after surgery to detect the expression level of advanced glycation end product receptor (RAGE).
RESULTS:
Sixty-three infants were finally included in this study. At T and T, Cdyn, PaO and OI in group R were significantly higher ( < 0.05) and Ppeak, PaCO and PA-aO were significantly lower than those in group N ( < 0.05). There was no significant difference in HR or MAP between the two groups at T and T ( > 0.05). The level of RAGE significantly increased after the surgery in both groups ( < 0.05), and was significantly lower in R group than in N group ( < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
In infants undergoing thoracoscopic surgery with OLV for pulmonary cystadenoma, appropriate IRV combined with PEEP does not affect hemodynamic stability and can increases pulmonary compliance, reduce the peak pressure, and improve oxygenation to provide pulmonary protection.
Cystadenoma
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surgery
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Humans
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Infant
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Lung
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surgery
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One-Lung Ventilation
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Positive-Pressure Respiration
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Thoracoscopy
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Treatment Outcome