1.Investigation of nosocomial infection of 6395 hospitalized neonates
Xianglan WU ; Chaohong CHEN ; Yuefeng LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2008;1(5):271-273
Objective To identify risk factors, incidence and trends of nosocomial infections in the neonate ward. Methods Total 6395 hospitalized neonates were sub-grouped by state of maturity, attending to neonate intensive care unit (NICU), length of stay, underlying diseases, use of antibacterial agents and mechanical ventilation. Clinical data were retrospectively analyzed in each subgroup. Results Among 6395 hospitalized neonates, 168 (2.63%) had nosocomial infections, and the incidence rates were of statistical difference among groups (P<0.01), Lower respiratory tract was the most frequent infection site accounting for 80.9% of all infections. 61.3% eases were caused by gram negative bacteria, in which 72.06% were enterobacteriaceae. Conclusions To prevent nosecomial infection among neonates the following measures should taken: improve care for NICU and premature babies, reduce length of stay, avoid invasive procedures, isolate infected neonates and use antibacterial agents rationally.
2.Two notes on clinical health keeping guidance of professors LI Wei-xian
Rei LI ; Xianglan JIN ; Wei YANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(1):43-
The famous senior Chinese medical doctor Li Wei-xian is one of the national third and fourth acadomic advisor groups for propagating and inheriting of TCM experiences and theories.He is good at treating gynecology and pediatrics particularly,who believes that reasonable and eriective clinical health keeping guidance should be given sufficient attention.He noted that"if you want to keep healthful,the staple food is necessary,"for fomale patients with qi and blood deficiency,and that"if you want your children be better,a little hunger and cold is required."
3.The progress of cancer malnutrition research during radiotherapy
Jiaqi LI ; Hongyu LUO ; Jinwei LUAN ; Yang LI ; Xianglan LI
Practical Oncology Journal 2015;(1):93-96
Cancer malnutrition observed in 31%~87% patients with cancer can reduce the tolerance and compliance to radiotherapy ,interrupt or delay the treatment ,and significantly affect the prognosis .The malnu-trition may be aggravated when the duration of radiotherapy is prolonged and chemotherapy is applied concurrent -ly.PG-SGA is the most suitable method for nutritional risk screening in patients with malignant tumor .According to the result of nutrition assessment ,giving the adaptive nutrition support can improve the nutritional status of pa-tients and the curative effect in the early stage of radiotherapy ,as wells as post radiotherapy .
4.The progress of radiotherapy in triple negative breast cancer
Hongyu LUO ; Jiaqi LI ; Jinwei LUAN ; Siliang ZHANG ; Xianglan LI
Practical Oncology Journal 2016;30(2):180-183
The triple negative breast cancer is one of importance in clinical subtypes of breast cancer, which is easy to recur and metastasis, and its prognosis is very poor.Radiotherapy, as an effective method for breast cancer,can reduce the risk of local recurrence.This article elaborates its characteristics,the progress of ra-diotherapy in the breast conserving surgery and modified radical mastectomy in triple negative breast cancer,when is the appropriate time for radiotherapy and radiotherapy sensitization,and hope that it will be helpful to the treat-ments.
5.Effect of RNA Interference Targeting HIF-1αGene on the Proliferation of Human Tongue Cancer Cells
Xianglan XU ; Bing HAN ; Jie YAN ; Li WANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2013;(9):894-897
Objective To explore the effect of RNA interference targeting hypoxia-inducible factor-1α(HIF-1α) gene on the proliferation of human tongue cancer cells (Tca8113 and Tscca). Methods HIF-1α-specific short hairpin RNA (shRNA) expression vector and empty shRNA vector were respectively transferred into two kinds of cultured human tongue cancer cells. The expression of HIF-1αgene was detected by RT-PCR and Western blot method. The clone forma-tion assay was used to observe the cell proliferation. The cell counting was used to monitor the number of living cells. Flow cytometry was applied to detect cell cycle distribution. Additionally, the cells were injected into nude mice, and tumor form-ing condition was observed. Results After the shRNA HIF-1αplasmid was transfected into tongue cancer cells, the expres-sions of both HIF-1αmRNA and protein were significantly decreased in tongue cancer cells under hypoxia condition. The number of colony formation was significantly lower in HIF-1αsmall interfering RNA (siRNA) group than that in empty and negative control group. The cell counting revealed that the number of living cells was remarkably lower in HIF-1αsiRNA group than that in negative control group. Also, the cell cycle in HIF-1α siRNA group was arrested at G0/G1 phase after transfection and 48 hours hypoxia culture. Besides, the tumor volume was remarkably smaller in HIF-1αsiRNA group than that in negative control group after the tongue cancer cells transplanted into nude mice for several days. The statistical analy-sis indicated that the difference was significant (P<0.05). Conclusion RNA interference targeting HIF-1α gene could suppress the proliferation of human tongue cancer cells effectively. HIF-1αgene could be researched as a new therapeutic target of tongue cancer in the future.
6.Clinical therapy of Candesartan plus CSDP on elderly hypertensive patients with renal dysfunction
Jinping CHEN ; Yujing LIU ; Hua YU ; Qing CHEN ; Xianglan LI
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;(z1):11-12
Objective To explore the therapy effect of candesartan plus CSDP on elderly hypertensive patients with renal dysfunction.Methods Eighty elderly patients with essential hypertension and renal dysfunction were selected as our subjects.All subjects were randomly divided into candesartan group and candesartan + CSDP group,every group for 40 subjects.Patients in candesartan group were treated with 4 mg candesartan once per day for 6 months.Patients in candesartan + CSDP group were given CSDP 10 capsules three times / day beside 4 mg candesartan,once per day for 6 months.The levels of Cr,BUN,Ccr changes were measured.Results Two therapy strategies can decrease blood pressure and the decrease rate of blood pressure in candesartan + CSDP group was higher than that of candesartan group.The level of Cr,BUN in patients with candesartan + CSDP group after treatment performing were (104.6 ± 6.5) μmol/L,(6.21 ± 4.80) mmol/L,lower than that in before treatment (196.8 ± 2.6) μ mol/L,(9.84 ± 3.20) mmol/L.And the Ccr increased from (58.1 ± 4.9)ml/min to (117.2 ± 6.4)ml/min.The differences were significant (t =2.213,2.302,2.136,P < 0.05).However the differences between before and after treatment with only candesartan treat weren't significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion Candesartan + CSDP might show a synergistic effect compared with candesartan in term of curing elderly hypertensive patients with renal dysfunction.
7.Sealing effects of two desensitizers on the dentinal tubule:a scanning electron microscope observation
Na LI ; Lijiang ZHU ; Xianglan WANG ; Zhaojie ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(38):6150-6154
BACKGROUND:Both Ms Coat and Green OrTM desensitizers can seal dentinal tubules effectively, isolate the dentinal tubule from external stimuli and also reduce the dentinal hypersensitivity. The scholars around the world have discussed their effects from the descriptive and qualitative view.
OBJECTIVE:To quantitatively assess and compare the sealing effects of Ms Coat and Green OrTM desensitizers on dentine tubules.
METHODS:Thirty fresh human third molar samples were made into 3-mm dentin specimens that were treated with 17% EDTA for 2 minutes and randomly divided into three groups: Ms Coat group, Green OrTM group and control group with no treatment. In the former two groups, MS Coat desensitizer and Green OrTM desensitizer were applied respectively on the dentin surfaces. Scanning electron microscope was used to observe the dentin surface and longitudinal sections.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Surface observation: In the control group, al of the dentinal tubules were exposed; in the MS Coat group, it was observed that almost al the dentinal tubules were obliterated; in the Green OrTM group, the dentin tubules were covered with irregular crystaline substance and only a smal number of exposed dentine tubules were visible but narrowed obviously. (2) Longitudinal profile observation: In the control group, the dentin tubules were strip-shaped and arranged in paralel without any blockage; in the MS coat group, the tubules were covered with dense sediments, and the dentinal tubules were basicaly closed; in the Green OrTM group, there were scaly crystaline material deposited within the dentinal tubules. Dentinal diameter and number of dentinal tubules were ranked as folows: control group > Green OrTM group > MS Coat group (P < 0.05). Both Ms Coat and Green OrTM desensitizers can occlude the tubules effectively, and moreover, the MS Coat is superior to the Green OrTM.
8.Advance in Research of Sub-health(review)
Xianglan LI ; Guangcai ZHAO ; Yongling XU ; Tong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2008;14(10):942-946
To improve human cognition of sub-health condition by analyzing current situation of sub-health researches,the authors of this article reviewed the concept of sub-health,etiological factor,epidemiology,diagnostic code and other sides.
9.An experimental study on protective effect of meglumine adenosine cyclosphosp on cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury in rabbits
Xianglan NIU ; Luoyun LI ; Xiaolei HUO ; Chunyu LI ; Zhixiang QIN ; Zhenshan TANG ; Jintai JIA
Journal of Chinese Physician 2015;17(9):1335-1338
Objective To investigate the protective effect of meglumine adenosine cyclosphosp (MAC) on the cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rabbits.Methods Twenty four healthy rabbits were randomly divided into control group (n =6),I/R group (n =6),MAC pretreated group (n =6),and MAC treated group (n =6).Cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury model was made by separating and electrocoagulating vertebral arteries and clipping common carotid arteries in the latter 3 groups after anesthesia.The sham-operated group underwent vessel separation without clipping.L/R group was administered with nothing,while MAC pretreated group with MAC before ischemia,and MAC treated group with MAC just after ischemia.Blood was gathered from jugular vein before ischemia,and 30 min,1 h,and 2 h after reperfusion for testing IL-8,superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA).The brain tissue slice was observed by optical microscope.Results Compared to control group and before ischemia,the levels of IL-8 and SOD in serum were significantly increased and decreased,and the levels of MDA was significantly increased at 30 min after reperfusion in I/R group; the levels of IL-8 and MDA in serum were significantly increased,and the levels of SOD in serum was significantly decreased at 1 h and 2 h after reperfusion in I/R group.The levels of IL-8 in serum was less at 30 min and 1 h and 2 h after reperfusion in MAC pretreated group than in I/R group.At 1 h and 2 h after reperfusion,the levels of MDA in serum was less and the levels of SOD in serum was higher in MAC pretreated group than in I/R group.At 1 h and 2 h after reperfusion,the levels of IL-8 in serum were less and the levels of SOD in serum were higher in MAC treated group than in I/R group.The levels of MDA in serum were less at 2 h after reperfusion in MAC treated group than in I/R group.Compared to I/R group,pathological change was lighter in the MAC pretreated and MAC treated group.Conclusions MAC has a fine cerebral-protective effect and has no side effect.
10.A preliminary study on relevant factors of the metacognition of perimenopausal women
Xianglan WANG ; Qinling WEI ; Guanying LI ; Zili HAN ; Jinbei ZHANG ; Lingjiang LI
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2015;(8):487-491
Objective This preliminary study aimed to investigate relevant factors of the metacognition of peri?menopausal women. Methods Total 66 perimenopausal women voluntarily participated in this study from October 2012 to July 2013. The Metacognitions Questionnaire 30-item version (MCQ-30) was used to assess metacognition from 5 di?mensions including cognitive confidence (F1), positive beliefs (F2), cognitive self-consciousness (F3), uncontrollability and danger (F4), and need to control thoughts (F5). Eysenck Personality Questionnaire was utilized to measure the person?ality characteristics such as the extraversion/introversion (E), neuroticism/stability (N), psychoticism/socialization (P), and lie (L). Depression and its 4 symptom components including core, cognitive, anxiety, and somatic symptoms were deter?mined by Zung Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS). The linear multiple stepwise regression were performed to analyze the relevant factors of each MCQ dimension. Results The education level (β’=-0.229, P=0.035), N score (β’=0.255, P=0.042), and L score (β’=-0.292, P=0.021) were related to F1. The education level (β’=-0.260, P=0.031) and N score (β’=0.248, P=0.039) were predictors of the dependent variable F2. The core depression symptom (β’=-0.251, P=0.037) and anxiety symptom (β’=-0.248, P=0.039) of SDS were negatively related to F3. Predictors of F4 were the body mass in?dex (β’=0.211, P=0.048) and L score (β’=0.511, P<0.0001). Only P score (β’=0.299, P=0.015) was related to F5. Con?clusion The metacognition level of perimenopausal women is affected by a variety of factors such as personality character?istics and education level, and low self-consciousness and lack of confidence to the cognitive process may be involved in the increased susceptibility to depression.