1.Advances in pulmonary fibrosis caused by thoracic radiotherapy combined with EGFR-TKIs
Practical Oncology Journal 2015;(2):162-166
Thoracic radiotherapy is an important means of local treatment for non -small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs)have the effect of systemic therapy.Studies have shown that NSCLC patients with EGFR exons 19,21 mutation have a synergistic effect in the combination therapy .Radiotherapy activates EGFR signaling pathway ,inducing cell proliferation and DNA damage repair,leading to radiation resistance .Therefore,EGFR-TKIs have the effect in increasing radiosensitivity .Lung injury is one of the most common side effects when the two therapies combined .Studies suggest that radiotherapy combined with EGFR-TKIs may have conflicting functions in the development of pulmonary fibrosis ,the discrep-ancy between these studies may depend on the differences in the experimental systems ,the differences in pulmo-nary fibrosis models,as well as the differences between different species and individuals .Therefore,a more com-plete understanding of the etiology for pulmonary fibrosis is necessary to the development of improved treatments .
2.Toll-like receptor and cancer of digestive system
Qian QIAO ; Chengyu GU ; Bing CAI
International Journal of Surgery 2009;36(11):769-773
Cancer of digestive system is one of the most common worldwidely cancers and seriously threats to human health. However its etiology and pathogenesis are still not clear. Toll-like receptor (TLR), a newly discovered transmembrane receptor, plays an important role in innate immunity. Recent researches suggested that TLRs had extensive relationship with inflammation, autoimmune diseases and cancer. A large number of researches indicated that TLRs not only participated in the occurrence, development and immune escape of cancer, but also acted in immunotherapy in digestive system. Further investigation of TLRs may re-veal the effects of TLRs in the development of malignant tumors of digestive system, moreover may find new therputic target for the treatment of cancers. We reviewed the relationship between TLRs and cancers of di-gestive system.
3.Research advances on cytokines and prevention in radiation induced lung injury
Qi XING ; Qian ZHANG ; Wenbo QIAO
Practical Oncology Journal 2015;(3):250-253
Radiation therapy is one of the main therapeutic means of thoracic malignant tumors .When re-ceived certain radiation ,lung may cause the common complication of chest tumor radiotherapy -Radiation -in-duced Lung Injury ( RILI) ,which restricts the radiation dose for the tumor region and may affect patient outcomes . RILI is closely associated with multiple cytokines ,such as interleukin family,tumor necrosis factor,transforming growth factor,etc.Currently,research on RILI control methods has also made some breakthrough ,this article elab-orates on this individually .
4.Mesh infection after abdominal wall hernia mesh repair:an analysis of 14 cases
Yongdong ZHANG ; Zhiming QIAO ; Weifeng QIAN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2014;(9):653-655
Objective To evaluate the causes,prevention and treatment of mesh infection after abdominal wall hernia mesh repair.Methods The clinical data of 14 mesh infections admitted from De-cember 1997 to December 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.There were one case of inguinal hernia with Lichtenstein repair,eleven cases of inguinal hernia with preperitoneal repair,one case of incisional hernia with Bard Composix Mesh and 1 case of parastomal hernia with mesh repair above the abdominal muscle. Based on prothetic materials and infection status,the infection meshes were removed in 4 cases and open dressing change were operated in 10 cases.Results All patients were healed and discharged without peri-operative death.There was no hemorrhage and bladder injury during the procedures.The time of dressing change ranged from 3 weeks to 6 months,with a median of 4 weeks.All patients were followed up for 8 to 64 months.One patient had a recurrence of abdominal incisional hernia.Conclusion There are many fac-tors related to mesh infection after mesh repair and preventing mesh infection is the most important.Once the infection occurs,the management should be individualized.Antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage can be effective in most polypropylene mesh(PPM)infection However,infected expanded polytetrafluoro-ethylene(ePTFE)mesh should be removed completely.
5.Effects of focus intervention mode based on WeChat on self-efficacy and subjective well-being of nurses
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(4):58-62
Objective To explore the role of focus intervention mode in improving the self-efficacy and subjective well-being of newly-contracted nurses. Methods A total of 100 nurses selected as the survey subjects by means of convenient sampling method, were numbered consecutively and divided into observation group and control group by random digit number table. The observation group was intervened with conventional mental consultation and the observation group with the WeChat-based focus intervention mode, which included the use of past-oriented questions and answers for understanding their strength and sources, future-oriented presuppositions and miracle-oriented questions for their thinking of resolutions to future problems. The two groups were compared in terms of general self-efficacy and well-being by the general self-efficacy scale (GSES) and the overall well-being scale (GWB). Results Before intervention , the total scores on GSES and GWB of the observation groups were insignificantly higher than those of the control group (P > 0.05). After intervention, the scores of observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P < 0.01). Conclusion The We-Chat-based focus intervention mode can effectively improve the self-efficacy and subjective well-being of newly-contracted nurses.
6.A meta-analysis of the efficacy of combined hepatectomy and splenectomy in treating hepatocellular carcinoma complicated with hepatic cirrhosis and hypersplenism
Qian QIAO ; Chengyu GU ; Mingyu WU ; Bing CAI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2011;17(3):203-207
Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of combined hepatectomy and splenectomy in hepatocellular carcinoma complicated with hepatic cirrhosis and hypersplenism.Methods Medline (1966-August 2009), Embase (1974-August 2009), Cochrane Library, CBMdisc (1978-August 2009), and Wanfang Database were searched without language limitation. All relevant studies were screened and the data were extracted by two independent reviewers, and the methodological qualities of the included studies were evaluated by the Minors scale. The data were analyzed with the RevMan5 software. Results Five non-randomized comparative studies (NRCs) involving 476 patients (232 in HS group, 244 in control group) were enrolled into the analysis. There was no significant difference in the operative mortalities (OR=0. 57, 95%CI 0. 12-2. 66, P=0. 47) and postoperative morbidities (OR= 0. 93, 95 % CI 0.59- 1.46, P = 0.75) between the two groups. Compared with hepatectomy only, CD4+ T cell (WMD=7.90, 95%CI 7.01-8.79, P<0.01), CD4+ T cell/CD8+ T cell ratio (WMD=0. 75, 95%CI 0. 70-0.80, P<0.01), white blood cell count (WMD=5.47, 95%CI 5.13-5.82, P<0.01) and platelet count (WMD=174.89, 95%CI 116.61-233.18,P<0.01) were significantly higher, but CD8+ T cell (WMD = - 7.66, 95%CI - 8. 53~ - 6. 79,P<0. 01) was lower compared with combined hepatectomy and splenectomy. There was no significant difference in the 5-year survival rates (OR= 1.37, 95%CI 0.86-2.18, P=0. 18). Conclusion Combined hepatectomy and splenectomy did not increase the operative mortalities and postoperative morbidities in hepatocellular carcinoma complicated with hepatic cirrhosis and hypersplenism. The white blood cell and platelet counts markedly increased after surgery. There was no evidence to show any improvement in the 5-year survival.
7.Research on relationship of the procrastination and the big five personality factors in university students
Rong XIAO ; Yunfeng LUO ; Qian LIN ; Qiao CHU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(6):550-552
Objective To study the relationship of the university students' procrastination and big five personality factors.Methods 461 university students were assessed by the simple edition of tuckman procrastination scale(TPS) and the big five personality inventory short form(NEO-FFI).Results TPS score of the student was (48.51 ± 7.66).There were 89.4% students respectively had different level of procrastination behavior.There were no significant differences in university students by the gender(47.95 ±7.84 vs 48.95 ± 7.43 ) ,whether one-child students(48.64 ± 7.49 vs 48.45 ± 7.81 ) and grades.There were significant positive correlation between procrastination and the personality factor of neuroticism( r=0.235, P<0.01 ) and significant negative correlation with extraversion ( r=-0.180, P < 0.01 ) and conscientiousness ( r =-0.198, P < 0.01 ).The big five personality factors of neuroticism,extraversion and conscientiousness could explain the 14.0% variation of procrastination of university students.Conclusion Procrastination is a very common phenomenon in the university students.The students with higher neuroticism, lower extraversion and conscientiousness of big five personality have more procrastination behavior.
8.Bone graft fusion in the treatment of two-level contiguous cervical disc herniation:titanium mesh versus interbody fusion cage
Xuankun QIAN ; Qiao LIN ; Bin HU ; Xiaolong ZHENG ; Jianmin WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(4):497-503
BACKGROUND: Many studies have shown that different types of anterior cervical surgery in the treatment of two-level contiguous cervical disc herniation can obtain satisfactory results, but which method is the best has not yet reached a consensus. OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of three types of anterior cervical surgery for treating two-level contiguous cervical disc herniation. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 62 patients with two-level contiguous cervical disc herniation who underwent anterior decompression and fusion. These patients were assigned to three groups. Bone graft group received anterior cervical discectomy with autogenous iliac bone graft fusion. Titanium mesh group received anterior cervical corpectomy with titanium mesh fusion. Cage group received anterior cervical discectomy with cage fusion. Fusion rate of bone graft and improvement of neurological function (Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scores) were evaluated and compared after treatment in the three groups. Cervical vertebra anteroposterior and lateral images were used to measure height of anterior and posterior margin of vertebral body and Cobb angle changes of fusion segment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Al 62 patients were fol owed up and the fol ow-up time was ranged from 8 to 30 months. Operation time was significantly longer in the bone graft group than in the titanium mesh and Cage groups (P < 0.05). Intraoperative blood loss was larger in the bone graft group than in the titanium mesh and Cage groups (P < 0.05). Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scores were significantly improved after treatment (P < 0.05). No significant difference was found at different time points (P > 0.05). The fusion rate of bone graft was higher in the bone graft group than in the titanium mesh and Cage groups (P < 0.05) at 3 months after treatment, and bone union was found in the final fol ow-up. Height of anterior and posterior margin of vertebral body was significantly increased after treatment (P < 0.05). No significant difference in the increase of the height of anterior margin was detected among the three groups (P > 0.05). The increase in the height of posterior margin was higher in the Cage group than in the bone graft group and titanium mesh group (P < 0.05). Vertebral height loss of the anterior margin was higher in the bone graft group than in the titanium mesh and Cage groups, but vertebral height loss of the posterior margin was highest in the bone graft group, fol owed by titanium mesh group and Cage group at 3 months after treatment (P < 0.05). The increase value of Cobb angle was higher in the titanium mesh group than in the bone graft group and Cage group (P < 0.05). At 3 months after treatment, the altered value of Cobb angle was highest in the bone graft group, fol owed by titanium mesh group and Cage group (P < 0.05). No significant difference in the height of anterior and posterior margins of the vertebral body and Cobb angle was detectable between final fol ow-up and 3 months post-treatment (P > 0.05). These findings indicated that the three kinds of fusion method for treating two-level contiguous cervical disc herniation could obviously lessen nervous systems and improve cervical vertebra functions. In the bone graft group, operation time was long. Intraoperative blood loss was more. Postoperative height loss of the posterior margin of the vertebral body was visible. Cervical lordosis could be easily induced. Compared with the bone graft group, titanium mesh and Cage groups could better maintain the height and curvature of the cervical vertebra, but the Cage group had apparent advantages.
9.Diabetes and complications of spinal surgery:a meta-analysis of comparative or controlled studies
Qiao LIN ; Zhaowei LI ; Xuankun QIAN ; Jin JIANG ; Jianmin WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(53):8685-8692
BACKGROUND:Currently, discectomy, fusion or decompression is considered an effective and conventional method for the treatment of spinal disease. Although there have been many reports on the adverse effects of diabetes on spinal surgery, but there are stil some differences. OBJECTIVE:To systematical y evaluate the observational studies and case-control studies about the effect of diabetes on the complications of spinal surgery. METHODS:The control ed and comparative studies regarding the effect of diabetes on the results and complications of spinal surgery were searched from the database according to the inclusion criteria. The observed indicators including mortality, revision rate, surgical site infection, the incidence of venous thrombosis, blood loss, operative time and hospitalization time. Two authors participated in extracting the data and evaluating the methodology and quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was conducted according to the guidelines of epidemiological observational studies (MOOSE). The risk assessment of the extracted data was conducted using RevMan 5.2 software. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Eighteen literatures, involving 2 824 063 patients, were eventual y enrol ed. The experimental result showed that the mortality, surgical site infection, incidence of venous thrombosis of diabetic patients after the spinal surgery were significantly higher than those of non-diabetic patients;the hospital stay was significantly longer than that of non-diabetic patients (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the risk of revision, intraoperative blood loss and operation time between diabetic patients and non-diabetic patients (P>0.05). These results suggest that diabetic patients take a higher risk once accepting the spinal surgery than the non-diabetic patients. Diabetes increases the risks of postoperative mortality, surgical site infection, venous thrombosis and hospitalization time after spinal surgery.
10.Analysis of clinical infection status of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Wenxiang LU ; Qian XU ; Qiao ZHONG ; Weidong XU ; Yanan WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(13):1861-1863
Objective To investigate the clinical distribution of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae(CRE)strains separated in this hospital and the situation of its production of carbapenem enzyme.Methods The production of carbapenem enzyme by CRE strains was confirmed by using modified Hodge test,the situation of the production of metallo-beta-lactamases by CRE strains was screened by using imipenem-EDTA double-disk synergy test,and the clinical distribution of CRE strains was retrospectively ana-lysed.Results 37 strains of CRE isolated in this laboratory were screened by using instrument method and verified by using disk diffusion (K-B)method.It showed an increasing trend from 2012 to 2014 in the amount of CRE strains.In terms of bacterial spe-cies,K.pneumonia(1 6 strains)was the main kind of carbopenems-resistant strains,followed by E.coli(6 strains),Ser.marcescens(6 strains)and E.cloacae(4 strains).CRE strains were mainly isolated from geriatric ward and intensive care unit(ICU).Sputum,u-rine and blood specimen were key sources of CRE strains.Modified Hodge test confirmed that 36 strains of CRE were the strains that can produce carbapenemase,including 4 strains of K.pneumonia,3 strains of E.cloacae,and 1 strain of E.asburiae,and strains producing metallo-beta-lactamases were confirmed by using imipenem-EDTA double-disk synergy test.Conclusion Elderly patients with underlying diseases are susceptible population of CRE hospital infection and are primary preventive targets.The principal mechanism of carbapenem-resistant CRE strains in this hospital is the production of carbapenemase and production of metallo-β-lac-tamases in a small number of strains.