1.The value of high-resolution MRI in the differential diagnosis of Moyamoya disease and atherosclerosis-related Moyamoya syndrome
Keyan WANG ; Jingliang CHENG ; Yong ZHANG ; Shuman LI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2017;51(1):3-7
Objective To explore the value of high-resolution MRI(HR-MRI) on clinical application in the differential diagnosis between Moyamoya disease(MMD) and atherosclerosis-related Moyamoya syndrome (A-MMS). Methods Seventeen cases of patients with MMD and 18 cases of patients with A-MMS in our hospital from January 2014 to September 2015 were prospectively enrolled in the study. Record the clinical data and the proximal middle cerebral artery (M1 portion) performance on HR-MRI, the max-vessel area, the min-vessel area, the max-lumen area, the min-lumen area, the wall max-thickness, the styles of M1 portion thickening (eccentric or concentric), whether the wall was enhanced or not, and analysis the recorded data statistically, t test and χ2 test were used for the statistical analysis. Results The wall max-thickness of MMD group was (0.94 ± 0.17) mm, which was smaller than that in A-MMS group (1.23 ± 0.42) mm, there was statistic significance (t=-2.977, P=0.006). The cases of M1 portion non-enhancement was 15, slight enhancement 2, strong enhancement 0 in MMD group, and non-enhancement 5, slight enhancement 5, strong enhancement 8 in the A-MMS group, the difference was significant statistically (χ2=9.794, P=0.001). The cases of M1 portion concentric thickening was 16, 9 cases in the A-MMS group, there was statistic difference between them (χ2=6.317, P=0.012). Wall concentric thickening diagnose the MMD with a sensitivity of 94.1% (16/17), specificity of 50.0% (9/18), accuracy of 71.4%(25/35). Wall strong enhancement appear in the A-MMS with a sensitivity of 44.4%(8/18), specificity of 100%(17/17), accuracy of 71.4%(25/35).With a cut-off the maximum wall thickness of 1.2 mm could be used to noninvasively differential diagnose the MMD and A-MMS with a sensitivity of 55.6%(10/18), specificity of 88.2%(15/17), accuracy of 71.4%(25/35). Conclusion HR-MRI is a good tool for the differential diagnosis between MMD and A-MMS.
2.3D construction and printing of bone tissue engineering scaffolds based on CT data
Haotian YUAN ; Shuman SHI ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Jing LI ; Zhe WU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(14):2319-2322
Objective To study 3D construction and printing of bone tissue engineering scaffolds by bone defect modeling on Mimics software based on CT data. Methods CT data of jaw bone defect from patients were acquired and the images were segmented using threshold segmentation combined with region growing . The three dimensional model was reconstructed by Boolean operation. The individual 3D digital model was reconstructed with internal structure by combining with computer; preparing poly-lactic acid scaffold in virtue of 3D technology. Results Using the Mimics software, we successfully constructed a 3D digital reconstruction model of bone defect based on CT data. The constructed scaffold model with certain internal form and structure was matched with the bone defect of patients, and the constructed model was exported onto STL standard format, which may be in common use. Conclusion The 3D digital model of bone defect scaffolds may effectively be reconstructed based on the CT data using Mimics software and computer aided design.
3.Rapamycin inhibits the growth and mTOR/4E-BP1 signalling pathway in xenograft of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Guiqin HOU ; Shuman LIU ; Lili WANG ; Xin JIA ; Li WANG ; Lexue XUE
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2010;30(2):155-158
Objective To investigate the effects of rapamycin on tumor growth and mTOR/4E-BP1 signaling pathway in xenograft of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma ( ESCC ) EC9706 cells. Methods The expression of factors in mTOR/4E-BP1 signaling pathway of the tumor tissues was analyzed by RT-PCR and Western blot. Results Both rapamycin and cisplatin significantly inhibited the growth of transplantable tumors as compared to control group ( P < 0. 05 ) and their combination had a synergestic effect. The results of RT-PCR and Western blot show that rapamycin significantly decreased the expression of Mtor and p-4E-BP1 but increased the expression of 4E-BP1. Conclusion Rapamycin inhibits the mTOR/4E-BP1 signalling pathway, resulting in the growth inhibition of xenograft of EC9706 cells.
4.Up-regulated expression of Co-stimulatory molecule B7-H1 in gastric carcinoma
Shuman LIU ; Qianru LI ; Wei ZHANG ; Yiling WANG ; Qing MENG ; Qinxian ZHANG ; Zhanju LIU
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(05):-
Objective To study the expression of B7-H1 in gastric mucosa of patients with gastric carcinoma,and to identify its relationship with neoplasm metastasis and prognosis.Methods Expression of B7-H1 in gastric carcinoma cell line SGC-7901 and in freshly-resected gastric mucosa including gastric carcinoma,adjacent tumor tissue and distal normal gastric mucosa were examined by flow cytometric analysis,immunochemical staining,immunofluorescence staining and Western blot.The correlated data was analyzed statistically.And so the correlation among expression level of B7-H1 and the patients,clinicopathological parameters was established.Results B7-H1 expression was detected in SGC-7901 cell line.B7-H1 was found in cell membrane and little cytoplasm.The positive rate of B7-H1 expression in gastric carcinoma was(13/21)62%,and it was(7/21)33% in adjacent tumor tissue,Whereas B7-H1 was absent in distal normal gastric mucosa.Statistical analysis demonstrated a positive correlations of B7-H1 expression in gastric carcinoma with the depth of carcinoma infiltration,lymph node metastasis and pTNM stage(P
5.Incidence of pancreatic cancer related depression in Guangzhou,China
Shuman JIANG ; Lin JIA ; Yuanyuan SHANG ; Yijun LI ; Derong XIE ; Kaihong HUANG ; Fachao ZHI
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2010;10(1):18-20
Objective To investigate the incidence of pancreatic cancer-related depression in Guangzhou,China.Methods A multicenter,prospective survey was conducted,50 patients with pancreatic cancer,60 with liver cancer,50 with esophageal cancer,50 with gastric cancer,52 with colorectal cancer were enrolled from 4 hospitals in Guangzhou between June 2007 and June 2009.Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression-24 (HAMD-24) questionnaire was used to assess the degree of depression.Results The incidence of depression in pancreatic cancer patients was 78% (39/50),which was significantly higher than that among liver cancer patients (60% ,36/60),gastric cancer patients (36%,18/50),esophageal cancer patients(24%,12/50),and colorectal cancer patients(19.2%,10/52,P<0.05 ).Twelve of 50 patients in pancreatic cancer were reported to have severe depression (24%),which was significantly more than that in liver cancer (10%,6/60),gastric cancer (4%,2/50),esophageal and colorectal cancer (0,P <0.05).In pancreatic cancer patients,the incidence of depression was significantly higher in patients with advanced stage (94.3%) than that in early stage (46.7%,P<0.05).Patients who underwent chemotherapy had high incidence of depression(92.3%)than that of patients who underwent operation (62.5%,P<0.05 ).Conclusions Compared with other cancers of digestive tract,the incidence of pancreatic cancer-related depression was higher,and its degree was more severe than that of other cancers.
6.Prokaryotic expression of FILIP-1 L and preparation of its polyclonal antibody
Jingfang DU ; Guoqing DUN ; Shuman ZHANG ; Liujie CHU ; Shulian LI ; Yanzhong HU ; Yuanfang MA
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(6):832-837
Objective:To express and purify the fusion protein of GST-FILIP-1L and prepare its polyclonal antibody. Methods:The constructed recombinant expression vectors pGEX-4T3-FILIP-1L were transformed into Escherichia Coli BL21. FILIP-1L fusion protein was induced by IPTG and purified by Glutathion Sepharse 4B . The rabbit was immunized by the purified fusion protein,and pro-duced serum with anti-FILIP-1L antibody. The titer of polyclonal antibody was detected by ELISA, the anti-FILIP-1L polyclonal antibody was purified by Active and its combining specificity with FILIP-1L protein was further identified by Western blot. Results:The GST-FILIP-1L fusion protein was highly expressed in E. coli, and its specific polyclonal antibody was obtained after the immunization. The polyclonal antibody purified by Active Ester Agrose was able to combine specially with FILIP-1L protein and transformed FILIP-1L protein in 293 cells and FILIP-1L protein of liver cancer cells, respectively. Conclusion: The GST-FILIP-1L fusion protein was expressed successfully,the anti-GST-FILIP-1L polyclonal antibodies with high titer and specificity are successfully prepared,these antibodies provide an useful experimental tool to research the biological function of the FILIP-1L protein.
7.Analysis of influencing factors for doctors'prescription of essential medicines at county hospitals in Anhui province
Heng WANG ; Yunwu ZHAO ; Niannian LI ; Shuman XU ; Jingya WU ; Cheng BIAN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2016;32(2):151-154
Objective To analyze the influencing factors for doctors' prescription of essential medicines at county hospitals of Anhui province.Methods Multi-stage random sampling method was designed to conduct an investigation for doctors at nine county hospitals in Anhui province,and SPSS 1 6.0 was used to conduct descriptive statistical,chi-square test and binary logistic regression.Results 50.8% respondents reported that they had prescribed essential medicines with the rate of less than 60%. The factors of doctors'prescription for essential medicines are work experience,average monthly income, policy awareness, recognition, training willingness, training times, hospital support, medication preferences,and drug marketing.Conclusion The prescription rate of essential medicines in the sampled hospitals is low,and the targeted comprehensive intervention measures should be taken to promote prescription rate of essential medicines in county hospitals.
8.Effect of erythropoietin on the expression and function of renal aquaporin - 2 after release of bilateral ureter obstruction in young rats
Yan WANG ; Chuanchuan REN ; Li YANG ; Yutao LYU ; Jianguo WEN ; Shuman HUANG ; Jiafeng XIE ; Zhiming JIA ; Qingwei WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(5):367-370
Objective To investigate the effect of erythropoietin(EPO)on the expression of aquaporin - 2 (AQP2)in the kidney of young SD rats after release of bilateral ureter obstruction(BUO - R). Methods Thirty - two young SD rats were equally divided into 4 groups randomly(BUO group,BUO - R group,BUO - R ﹢ EPO group and Sham group,8 rats in each group). The BUO model was built through bilateral ureteral ligation. EPO(500 U/ kg)was given to BUO - R ﹢ EPO rats at 2 h after release of BUO,and then repeated 6 h,12 h,24 h and 36 h thereafter and the same volume of 9 g/ L saline was simultaneously given to BUO - R rats. The Sham group was prepared in parallel by laparotomy and free dissection of bilateral ureters but not ligated. Both side kidneys were harvested 48 h(72 h for Sham group)after release of BUO to examine the effect of EPO on the expression of AQP2 in inner medulla by immunohisto-chemistry,Real - time PCR and Western blot. The urine samples were collected by using metabolic cage before death. Results The osmotic pressure of BUO - R ﹢ EPO group was higher than that of BUO - R group,but lower than that of Sham group(P ﹤ 0. 05). Immunohistochemistry showed that the collecting duct wall thinned and lumen enlarged. After the pictures were analysized by using Image - Pro Plus software,it showed that the expression of AQP2 in collecting duct in BUO group was significantly down - regulated compared with that in Sham group,whereas,it was slightly weaker in BUO - R group and BUO - R ﹢ EPO group than Sham group(P ﹤ 0. 05). These results were further confirmed by a-dopting Western blot,and the relative quantity of AQP2 in BUO group was also the lowest of the four groups(P ﹤0. 05). Real - time PCR showed that the level of AQP2 mRNA in Sham group was(24. 30 ± 1. 03)folds of BUO group,(10. 60 ± 1. 05)folds of BUO - R group and(5. 70 ± 1. 01)folds of BUO - R ﹢ EPO group,respectively. Conclusion EPO could promote not only the recovery of AQP2 mRNA and protein expression but also the recovery of AQP2 function in young BUO - R rats.
9.Establishing the county-level medical institutions performance evaluation indicator system based on the PATH model
Heng WANG ; Cheng BIAN ; Niannian LI ; Shuman XU ; Jingya WU ; Yunwu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2018;34(5):366-370
ObjectiveTo encourage development of county-level hospitals by building a performance appraisal indicator system for such institutions. Methods Using the PATH model ( a performance appraisal tool for hospital ) quality improvement, an appraisal system was built for such institutions. Centering on patients, this system encompassed such dimensions as public benefits, quality of care and safety, staff and hospital development. Results This system consisted of six level-1 indicators, 21 level-2 indicators and 70 level-3 indicators, each given due weight. Conclusions This indicator system centers on patients, follows guidance of public benefits, and aims at continuous quality improvement, making it an effective in evaluating hospital performance and providing reference for the decision-makers to promote and adjust medical reform policies.
10.Latent classes of health risk behaviors in medical students and depressive symptoms
YANG Yajuan, XU Honglyu, WANG Ying, XIE Yang, ZOU Liwei, LI Tingting, TAO Shuman, WU Xiaoyan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(4):583-586
Objective:
To identify the latent classes of various health risk behaviors among medical students and further analyze the correlation between different classes and depression.
Methods:
Using the method of convenient sampling, 2 014 medical students were selected from Anhui Medical University in October 2018. Self-designed online questionnaire were used to collect demographic data, health risk behavior (including smoking, drinking, suicide, sleep disorders, mobile phone dependence and lack of exercise) and depressive symptoms. Latent Class Analysis was used to cluster individuals. Logistic regression was provided to further analyze the association between health risk behaviors and depressive symptoms for the groups.
Results:
The health hazard behaviors of medical students could be divided into three separate classes: substance dependence group (8.4%), mobile phone dependence group (22.4%) and low-risk group (69.2%). The distribution of health risk behaviors of medical students with different gender, major, grade, only child,father s educational level,monthly living expenses, academic achievement and number of friends were statistically significant (χ 2=99.37,19.07,12.05,6.64,14.28,19.35,20.61,26.39,P<0.05). The results of Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for gender, major, grade, only child, father s educational level,monthly living expenses, academic achievement and number of friends, the mobile phone dependence group was positively correlated with depressive symptoms (β=1.75, P<0.01).
Conclusion
Different ratent classes of health risk behaviors have different correlation with depressive symptoms in groups.It is suggested that school health workers should make individualized intervention plan for different types of health hazard behavior of medical students in the future educational activities, carry out stratified intervention, alleviate the symptoms of depression and promote the mental health of medical students.