1.The factors and solutions for affecting the image quality of flat panel detector on modified DR
China Medical Equipment 2016;13(12):17-19,20
Objective:To discuss the factors for affecting image quality of flat panel detector on modified DR and the solution.Methods: We observed disturbed condition of image on display by changing spatial resolution of flat panel detector, grid and display under a certain exposure condition, and observed improvement condition of image quality by changing exposure condition.Results: The variation of spatial resolution of flat panel detector, grid and display could affect image quality directly in DR. The variation of exposure dose could also affect resolution and contrast of image within limits.Conclusion: When taking radiography by flat panel detector, if the spatial resolution of image sections were close, the image would form wave-shape- stripe disturbance with strong regularity and high distinguishability; if the deviation of spatial frequency was large or be in multiple relationship, there would be no wave-shape- stripe on image, or the disturbance was inconspicuous. At the same time, choosing suitable radiography condition also showed certain effect to improve image quality.
2.mTOR signaling pathway and bronchopulmonary dysplasia
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(1):41-44
mTOR signaling pathway is a highly conserved intracellular signaling pathway,which partici-pates in several signaling pathways, such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR, AKT/TSC1-TSC2/Rheb/mTOR, LKB1-AMPK-TSC-mTOR and FGF-10-Spry2-mTORC1-STAT3/HIF-1α-VEGF-A. mTOR signaling implicate in the regulation of the development of lung and many pulmonary diseases in many aspects,may be connected to bron-chopulmonary dysplasia. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is one of the very common chronic lung diseases in pre-term,physical and chemical factors have been shown to induce acute lung injury, aberrant wound healing and lung fibrosis in the immature lung. This review summarizes relationship of mTOR signaling among lung develop-ment,acute lung injury and lung fibrosis,to explore the role of mTOR signaling in the development of bronchop-ulmonary dysplasia,in hope of providing novel method in the prevention and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
3.Study on correlation between psychological resilience and emotional regulation modes in patients with gastric cancer
Yuemei HOU ; Shaohua ZOU ; Liduan ZHENG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;44(12):1664-1666
Objective To explore the correlation between the psychological resilience levelwith the emotional regulation modeand personality characteristicin the patientwith gastricarcinomto provide the theoretical reference fothe intervention measure.MethodOne hundred and forty-seven patientwith gastricancewere selected athe research subject(gastricancegroup) and contemporaneou150 individualwith healthy physical examination in the outpatiendepartmenwere selected athe control group .The Connoand Davidson Resilience Scale(CD-RISC) ,Eysenck Personality Questionnaire(EPQ) and Emotion Regu-lation Scale were adopted to perform the investigation .The correlation between the psychological resilience levelwith the emotional regulation modeand personality characteristicwaanalyzed .ResultThe overall CD-RISscore in the gastricancegroup wa(59 .12 ± 9 .19) point,which belonged to the poorescope ;the personality characteristic,emotional regulation modeand psycho-logical resilience had statistical differencebetween the gastricancegroup and the control group (P<0 .05);the multivariate Lo-gistiregression analysiresultshowed thathe introversion ,extroversion ,neuroticism ,catharsiregulation and depression regula-tion had largeinfluence on the lowepsychological resilience level in the patientwith gastricance(P<0 .05);the psychological resilience in the patientwith gastricancewapositively correlated with the catharsiregulation and the depression regulation (r=0 .287 ,0 .136 ,P<0 .05) and negatively correlated with the introversion ,extroversion and neuroticism (r= -0 .232 ,-0 .789 , P<0 .05) .Conclusion The introversion ,extroversion ,neuroticism ,catharsiregulation and depression regulation are the importanfactorinfluencing the psychological resilience level .The multi-angle interventional measureshould be taken to improve the psy-chological resilience level in the patientwith gastricance.
4.Role of mammalian target of rapamycin protein in oxidative stress-induced lung injury and pulmonary fibrosis in immature rats
Longhui LI ; Shaohua WANG ; Dongmei ZOU ; Xuemei ZHENG ; Jian DENG
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2017;32(3):220-225
Objective To study the changes of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β),connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and collagen 1 (COL1) in newborn rat's lung tissue and the expressions of 4EBP1 (eukaryotic promoter) and P7OS6K (mammalian target of rapamyein pathway downstream target protein) after rapamycin and hyperoxia intervention,and to study the influence of mammalian target of rapamyein (mTOR) pathway on hyperoxic lung injury and the possible intervention methods.Method A total of 48 21-day-old neonatal rats were assigned into 8 groups (n =6),including air control group,3 d group (3 days after hyperoxic exposure),7 d group (7 days after hyperoxic exposure),14 d group (14 days after hyperoxic exposure),air + RAPA group (air + rapamycin),3 d + RAPA group (3 days after hyperoxic exposure + rapamycin),7 d + RAPA group (7 days after hyperoxic exposure + rapamycin) and 14 d + RAPA group (14 days after hyperoxic exposure + rapamycin).In the hyperoxic group,newborn rats were exposed to 90% oxygen for 3,7,14 days respectively.The rats in the hyperoxia + rapamycin intervention groups received intraperitoneal injection of rapamycin and inhaled high concentrations of oxygen for 3,7,14 days respectively.Air ± rapamycin group received intraperitoneal injection of rapamycin for 3 days.To study the pathological changes of lung tissures after hyperoxia and rapamycin intervention,we used ELISA to detect the changes of TGF-β,CTGF and COL1 and Western blot to detect the variations of mTORC1,P70S6K and 4EBP1 expression.Result TGF-β,CTGF,COL1 levels at 3 days,7 days and 14 days after hyperoxic exposure (TGF-[β:33.7±2.8 vs.58.6 ±3.1 vs.98.8 ±1.5 ng/mg,CTGF:50.1 ±1.8 vs.68.7 ± 2.2 vs.94.4 ±2.5 ng/mg,COL1:471.9 ±5.7 vs.529.7 ±7.0 vs.556.4 ±8.5 ng/mg) were significantly higher than the air control group (TGF-β:25.5 ± 1.9 ng/mg,CTGF:41.7 ± 1.4 ng/mg,COL1:414.4 ± 8.9 ng/mg) (P < 0.01).While the levels in rapamycin intervention group were significantly lower than all the hyperoxia + rapamycin intervention groups (P < 0.01).The lung tissue pathological grades in 3 d + RAPA group and 7 d + RAPAgroup were significantly lower than those in the 3 d group and 7 d group (3.5 ± 0.8 vs.6.3 ± 2.3 and 9.7 ± 2.0 vs.14.0 ± 2.4) (P < 0.01).The mTORC1,P70S6K,4EBP1 expressions in 3 d + RAPA group were lower than 3 d group (mTORC1:0.26 ± 0.04 vs.0.29±0.08,P70S6K:0.29±0.01 vs.0.31 ±0.08,4EBP1:0.31 ±0.06 vs.0.33 ±0.06) (P<0.05),while the expressions in 7 d + RAPA and 14 d + RAPA groups were significantly lower than 3 d + RAPAgroup (P <0.01).Conclusion mTOR signal pathway may be involved in the repairing process of hyperoxic-induced lung fibrosis.Rapamycin can reduce the levels of TGF-β,CTGF and COL1 and inhibit the expressions of mTOR pathway downstream target protein P70S6K and 4EBP1,thus reduce lung injury atearly stage.
5.Pathogens and Drug Resistance of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Patients Receiving Mechanical Ventilation in ICU
Xiaodong ZOU ; Xiaoping MAO ; Suling LIU ; Shaohua PENG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To determine pathogens and drug resistance of lower respiratory tract infection in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU and to provide the reference for clinical prevention and treatment.(METHODS) The ages,underlying diseases,pathogens distribution and resistance rate of Gram-negative bacteria of 110 cases patients receiving mechanical ventilation and being complicated lower respiratory tract infection in ICU were investigated.RESULTS Totally 110 strains of pathogens were isolated by bacterial culturing.The ratio of the Gram-negative bacteria to total bacteria isolated was 72.7%(80 strains) and of the Gram-positive bacteria was(18.2%)(19 strains),of the fungi was 10%(11 strains),among them the Pseudomonas aeruginosa contributed the majority,and ESBLs accounted for 38.8%,MRSA contributed 31.6% in Staphylococcus.Multidrug-(resistance) of Gram-negative bacteria to antimicrobial agents was serious.CONCLUSIONS Gram-negative bacteria are the majority of the pathogens,isolated from patients with lower respiratory tract infection in ICU receiving mechanical ventilation.It is suggested that there be urgent need for surveillance of bacterial resistance and rational use of antimicrobial(agents) during clinical therapy.
6.Study on type selection of ambulance helicopter
Xing WEI ; Quan LI ; Songquan ZOU ; Shaohua ZHOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2015;(9):20-23
To lay a foundation for the type selection of the ambulance helicopter. The type selection was explored from the aspects of platform selection, rescue environment and service requirements, analyzing the rescue in the helicopter and the tendency of the ambulance helicopter in foreign countries and China. The types of the am-bulance helicopter were determined as the specific and modified ambulances, with the considerations such as operation environment, flight performance, cabin structure, onboard equipment, cabin configuration, fixation device and protection. Specific ambulance helicopter is supposed to be based on small- or mediate-sized platform, while the modi-fied ambulance helicopter is supposed to be based on large or heavy platform.
7.Expression of Hox transcript antisense RNA, enhancer of zeste homolog 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor in nasopharyngeal carcinoma tissues and their correlation with prognosis
Yun MA ; Hua ZOU ; Xiang LIU ; Peng TIAN ; Yan NIE ; Shaohua QU
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2017;24(5):228-232
OBJECTIVE To explore the expression of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) HOTAIR, enhancer of Zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and their relationship between HOTAIR and prognosis. METHODS We examined the expression of HOTAIR, EZH2 and VEGF in NPC tissues, and analyzed the clinical significance of HOTAIR expression in patients with NPC. RESULTS We found that the expression of HOTAIR, EZH2 and VEGF in the NPC tissues were significantly higher than those in the chronic nasopharyngitis tissues in the gene and protein levels (U=955,P<0.05). The HOTAIR was positively correlated with VEGF (r=0.599,P<0.001), VEGF was positively correlated with EZH2 (r=0.369, P=0.012), and HOTAIR had no significant correlation with EZH2 (r=0.139,P=0.357). Moreover, HOTAIR expression levels increased with clinical stage progression. CONCLUSION The expression of HOTAIR, EZH2 and VEGF were significantly increased in the NPC tissues, and the expression of HOTAIR was related with the TNM stage, the clinical stage and the short term therapeutic effect of the NPC patients, which indicated that the HOTAIR might be used as a biological indicator to determine the prognosis of the NPC.
8.Damage and control of Agrotis ypsilon on Scrophularia ningpoensis.
Xiaojian YANG ; Mo WANG ; Shaohua SHU ; Zongcheng ZOU ; Kaidong XIANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2009;34(19):2441-2443
OBJECTIVETo study the damage of Agrotis ypsilon on Scrophularia ningpoensis and the control method, so as to provide scientific basis for its integrated pests management (IPM).
METHODThe field investigation and the field controlling trial were carried out for the research.
RESULTThere is obvious relationship between the pre-season crops and the damage degree of S. ningpoensis. The damage rate of the fields which had planted maize and tobacco in the last planting season was much higher than that of the other fields. The average damage rate could reach 12.43% and 15.68%. The result of five pesticides against A. ypsilon in field trial showed that the controlling effect of 10% beta-cypermethrin EC 2000 times and 40% chlorpyrifos EC 1500 times were 92.53% and 91.69%, respectively.
CONCLUSIONA. ypsilon could be well controlled while 10% beta-cypermethrin EC or 40% chlorpyrifos EC are sprayed during the period of seedling.
Animals ; Chlorpyrifos ; pharmacology ; Insect Control ; methods ; Insecticides ; pharmacology ; Moths ; drug effects ; physiology ; Plant Diseases ; parasitology ; Pyrethrins ; pharmacology ; Scrophularia ; parasitology
9.Case analysis and enlightenment of capitation payment system reform
Shaohua KUANG ; Qi JING ; Zhaofang ZHU ; Bin CUI ; Yingchun CHEN ; Mengxuan ZOU ; Jing GAO ; Jingjing CHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2019;35(5):353-357
Objective To analyze the main practices of capitation payment system reform in the case areas and put forward enlightenments and suggestions in this regard. Methods The implementation practices of the case areas were summarized, and descriptive statistical analysis was carried out on the implementation effects. Results By analyzing the effectiveness of the case areas′reform, it was found that the case areas are curbing the excessive growth of medical expenses (for example, outpatient fees per visit of Dingyuan county-level hospitals decreased from 245.11 yuan in 2015 to 218.40 yuan in 2017), increasing the actual compensation ratio of residents ( for example, the actual compensation ratio of Funan increased from 59.80% in 2015 to 63.28% in 2017), forming a medical treatment pattern within the county (for example, out-of-county compensation ratio in Dingyuan decreased from 37.38% in 2015 to 31.13% in 2017), achieving double-way referrals (for example, the number of referrals to superior hospitals of Jimo increased from 98 in 2015 to 328 in 2017), improving the subsidence of quality services, and controlling the risks of medical insurance funds. Conclusions At present, the reform of the case areas has been implemented steadily and achieved results. It is recommended to further improve such aspects as reform coordination, insurance standard setting, incentive mechanism establishment, and leadership to ensure the reform progress.
10.Application of 3D printed osteotomy template in total knee arthroplasty for valgus knee
Yuehui WANG ; Shiping ZOU ; Liangliang CAO ; Bin CHEN ; Wenzhong CHEN ; Shaohua WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2020;22(10):881-886
Objective:To evaluate the application of 3D printed osteotomy template in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for valgus knee.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed of the 21 patients with valgus knee who had undergone TKA at Department Ⅰ of Joint Surgery, Orthopaedics Hospital of Zhengzhou from March 2016 to February 2018. They were 5 males and 16 females, aged from 62 to 78 years (average, 66.7 years). TKA was performed with the assistance of a 3D printed personalized osteotomy template for each patient. The efficacy of the personalized osteotomy templates was evaluated by comparing the femorotibial angle, knee range of motion, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee scores of the patients between preoperation and postoperation.Results:The 21 patients were followed up for a mean duration of 16.3 months(range, from 10 months to 4 years). All incisions healed by the first intention. The last follow-ups showed that their preoperative femorotibial angle 17.6°±5.7° was improved significantly to 6.3°±1.2°, their preoperative knee range of motion 71.3°±5.8° increased significantly to 102.4°±7.5°, and their preoperative HSS scores 38.2±5.7 increased significantly to 87.5±3.5 ( P<0.001). Their radiographic evaluation at the last follow-up showed stable prosthetic components with no implant loosing or osteolysis. Conclusion:A personalized 3D printed osteotomy template can be used in TKA for valgus knee, leading to accurate osteotomy, effective correction of mechanical alignment and satisfactory clinical outcomes.