1.Updates on pathogenesis of hydrocephalus in children
International Journal of Pediatrics 2017;44(7):475-477,482
Hydrocephalus is a common disease caused by the disorder of the physiological metabolism of cerebrospinal fluid.The damage mechanism is abnormal expansion of the ventricular system and impairment to the surrounding brain tissue.Hydrocephalus in children can show individual clinical symptoms along with the age of onset and different causes,leading to brain growth retardation.It is particularly important to understand its pathogenesis and etiology and put forward targeted treatment strategies by early diagnosis.This paper reviews the pathophysiology,etiology and characteristic manifestations of hydrocephalus in children.
2.The Research of Assistive Technology Database ABLEDATA
Xiaobai CAI ; Fengshu LIU ; Aimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 1997;3(3):123-126
The authers introduce the research and retrieve to a famous assistive technology database ABLEDATA,then analyse the application in work in the view of information technology.
3.Study of ABLEDATA, an assistive technology database for persons with disabilities (I)
Xiaobai CAI ; Fengshu LIU ; Aimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 1997;3(2):60-61
本文介绍了著名的辅助技术数据库ABLEDATA的研究和检索,从信息技术的角度讨论了其在实践中的应用。
4.Signaling mechanisms in endothelial monocyte-activating polypeptide-Ⅱ-enhanced permeability of the blood-tumor barrier
Zhen LI ; Xiaobai LIU ; Yunhui LIU ; Yixue XUE ; Ping WANG ; Libo LIU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2014;(5):632-637
Aim To investigate the signaling mecha-nisms in endothelial monocyte-activating polypeptide-Ⅱ( EMAP-Ⅱ)-induced increase in blood-tumor barri-er ( BTB ) permeability. Methods Relatively pure cerebral microvessel fragments were obtained from the cortex of 3-5 days old Wistar rats by using careful dis-section, enzyme digestion, and dextran centrifugation. Then, these fragments were seeded on dishes and cul-tured primarily. In vitro BTB models were constructed by co-cultivation of rat brain microvascular endothelial cells ( BMECs) with C6 glioma cells. Confluent mono-layers of co-cultured BMECs were divided randomly in-to 5 groups ( each n=6 ): control, EMAP-Ⅱ, H7 +EMAP-Ⅱ, C3 exoenzyme + EMAP-Ⅱ, and C3 ex-oenzyme + H7 + EMAP-Ⅱ groups. Transendothelial electric resistance values and horseradish peroxidase flux were measured to evaluate changes in the BTB permeability . The expression levels of tight junction-re-lated protein occludin and ZO-1 in BMECs were meas-ured by Western blot. Immunofluorescence was used to identify the expression and distribution of occludin and ZO-1 in BMECs. Also, Western blot were used to de-tect the expression levels of myosin light chain ( MLC) and phosphomyosin light chain ( pMLC ) in BMECs. Results Compared with control group, the BTB per-meability of EMAP-Ⅱ group was increased significant-ly. The expression levels of occludin and ZO-1 in BMECs were significantly decreased, accompanied with marked increase in the expression level of pMLC. These above-mentioned effects of EMAP-Ⅱ were sig-nificantly inhibited by pretreatment with H7 ( an inhib-itor of PKC ) or/and C3 exoenzyme ( an inhibitor of RhoA ) . Conclusion Signaling molecules PKC and RhoA play important roles in EMAP-Ⅱ-induced in-crease in BTB permeability; signaling pathways PKC-pMLC and RhoA-pMLC are involved in this process.
5.Value of CT lymphangiography combined with direct lymphangiography in diagnosing primary intestinal lymphangiectasia
Jian DONG ; Wenbin SHEN ; Jianfeng XIN ; Meng HUO ; Chunyan ZHANG ; Pengfei LIU ; Tingguo WEN ; Rengui WANG ; Xiaobai CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2017;51(5):362-365
Objective To investigate the clinical value of CT lymphangiography (CTL) combined with direct lymphangiography (DLG) in primary intestinal lymphangiectasia (PIL). Methods Sixteen patients diagnosed as PIL with intestinal enteroscopy were recruited in this retrospective study. All the patients were performed DLG and CTL one week before exploratory laparotomy. Subjective assessment in DLG included weak lymphatic fluid drainage, lymphangiectasia, lymphatic reflux, fistula and thoracic outlet reflux or obstruction. While for CTL combined with DLG, the intestinal and extra-intestinal lesions were evaluated, including lymph node, edema, lymphangiectasia and abnormal distribution, fistula, and lymphangiomatosis. All the diagnosis was compared with intestinal endoscopy results. Results For DLG, 16 weak lymphatic fluid drainages, 9 lymphangiectasia, 1 fistula with abdomen and 14 thoracic outlets weak lymphatic fluid drainage or obstruction were found. For DLG combined with CTL, 16 intestinal lumens dilatation and 14 circumferential intestinal thickening were found in intestinal lesions. While for extra-intestinal lesions, the imaging features included edematous findings (12 in mesentery, 7 ascites only, 2 hydrothorax and ascites, and 3 pericardial, thoracic and abdominal effusions), abdominal lymph nodes (6 cases), lymphangiectasia and abnormal distributions (14 cases), fistulas (lymph-intestinal luminal fistula in 4 cases, and lymph-abdominal fistula in 3 cases), lymphangiomatosis (3 cases), and thoracic duct outlet dysfunction and reflux (14 cases).The number of cases diagnosed as intestinal lymphangiectasia, intestinal luminal lymph exudation and lymph fistula were 16, 10 and 6 with intestinal endoscopy, while the number were 11, 0, and 4 with CTL combination with DLG. Conclusion Combination of CTL with DLG is valuable in the diagnosis of PIL.
6.The employment intention in primary healthcare unit of medical undergraduates and corresponding learning and psychological influencing factors
Jian ZHENG ; Xiaobai LIU ; Bo YU ; Yunhui LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2020;19(12):E002-E002
Objective:To investigate the relationship between medical students' employment intention in primary healthcare unit and their learning and psychological state through a questionnaire survey among clinical undergraduates.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 821 graduates of a Medical University in 2017 to investigate their employment intention, learning and psychological status and employment plan. The learning and psychological status was evaluated by a self-designed questionnaire. Independent sample t-test, variance analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to examine the relevant factors affecting medical students' employment intention in primary healthcare by SPSS 21.0 version.Results:A total of 810 questionnaires were distributed and 753 questionnaires were included in the analysis. The employment intention of working in primary healthcare units of medical students was 4.61±2.24. Students in the advanced class had lower willingness to work in primary healthcare unit (the group of students with higher entrance examination scores) ( P<0.05), and students with higher learning pressure and greater pressure of doctor-patient relationship were more reluctant to work in primary healthcare units ( P<0.05). In terms of the employment plan, students who focus on their professional counterparts are more willing to work in primary healthcare unit, while those who pay more attention to salary are less willing to work in primary healthcare unit ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Improving the incentive policies for working in primary healthcare unit, actively relieving psychological pressure of medical students, and increasing the training of doctor-patient communication can have a positive effect on improving the willingness of medical students to have an employment intention in primary healthcare unit.
7.Survey on the employment intention in primary healthcare unit of medical undergraduates and analysis of corresponding learning and psychological influencing factors
Jian ZHENG ; Xiaobai LIU ; Bo YU ; Yunhui LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2021;20(9):1043-1046
Objective:To investigate the relationship between medical students' employment intention in primary healthcare unit and their learning and psychological state through a questionnaire survey among clinical undergraduates.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 821 graduates of a Medical University in 2017 to investigate their employment intention, learning and psychological status and employment plan. The learning and psychological status was evaluated by a self-designed questionnaire. Independent-sample t test, variance analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to examine the relevant factors affecting medical students' employment intention in primary healthcare by SPSS 21.0 version. Results:A total of 810 questionnaires were distributed and 753 questionnaires were included in the analysis. The employment intention of working in primary healthcare units of medical students was (4.61±2.24). Students in the advanced class had lower willingness to work in primary healthcare unit (the group of students with higher entrance examination scores) ( P<0.05), and students with higher learning pressure and greater pressure of doctor-patient relationship were more reluctant to work in primary healthcare units ( P<0.05). In terms of the employment plan, students who focus on their professional counterparts are more willing to work in primary healthcare unit, while those who pay more attention to salary are less willing to work in primary healthcare unit ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Improving the incentive policies for working in primary healthcare unit, actively relieving psychological pressure of medical students, and increasing the training of doctor-patient communication can have a positive effect on improving the willingness of medical students to have an employment intention in primary healthcare unit.
8.Application of ExoSeal vascular closure device in interventional management via antegrade femoral access
Yan ZHANG ; Wanghai LI ; Yong WANG ; Yang LIN ; Chengzhi LI ; Hong ZHANG ; Yulong LIU ; Xiaobai WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2017;14(11):659-662
Objective To investigate the safety and clinical value of using ExoSeal vascular closure device (VCD) in interventional management via antegrade femoral access.Methods Clinical and imaging data of 303 patients (316 affected limbs) who were received interventional procedure via antegrade femoral access closure were retrospectively analyzed.ExoSeal VCD (VCD group,n=127) and manual compression (MC group,n =176) were performed to make femoral artery puncture point hemostasis.The time of hemostasis,actual immobilization time,technical success rate and vascular related complications were recorded and compared between the two groups.Results In VCD group and MC group,the time of hemostasis were (3.68 ± 2.40) min and (18.32 ± 4.54) min,the actual immobilization time were (3.45±5.30) h and (10.44±14.68) h,the technical success rates were 98.52% (133/135) and 93.92% (170/181),and the complication rates were 2.22% (3/135) and 8.84% (16/181),respectively.There were statistically significant differences between two groups (all P<0.05).In VCD group,there were 2 cases of subcutaneous hematomas,and 1 case of retroperitoneal hematoma.In MC group,there were 15 cases of subcutaneous hematomas and 1 case of acute thrombosis in the puncture side limb.Conclusion Regarding hemostasis of puncture site in interventional management via antegrade femoral access,the use of ExoSeal VCD is safe and effective.
9.Mechanism of neural plasticity of acupuncture on chronic migraine.
Xiaobai XU ; Lu LIU ; Luopeng ZHAO ; Zhengyang QU ; Yupu ZHU ; Yajie ZHANG ; Linpeng WANG
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2017;37(10):1134-1140
Chronic migraine is one of neurological disorders with high rate of disability, but sufficient attention has not been paid in this field. A large number of clinical studies have shown traditional Chinese acupuncture is a kind of effective treatment with less side effects. Through the analysis of literature regarding acupuncture and migraine published from 1981 to 2017 in CNKI and PubMed databases, the mechanism of neural plasticity of acupuncture on chronic migraine was explored. It was believed the progress of chronic migraine involved the changes of neural plasticity in neural structure and function, and the neural plasticity related with neural sensitization during the process of chronic migraine was discussed from three aspects of electrophysiology, molecular chemistry and radiography. Acupuncture could treat and prevent chronic migraine via the mechanism of neural plasticity, but there was no related literature, hindering the further spreading and development of acupuncture for chronic migraine.
10.H3K27me3 Signal in the Cis Regulatory Elements Reveals the Differentiation Potential of Progenitors During Drosophila Neuroglial Development.
Xiaolong CHEN ; Youqiong YE ; Liang GU ; Jin SUN ; Yanhua DU ; Wen-Ju LIU ; Wei LI ; Xiaobai ZHANG ; Cizhong JIANG
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2019;17(3):297-304
Drosophila neural development undergoes extensive chromatin remodeling and precise epigenetic regulation. However, the roles of chromatin remodeling in establishment and maintenance of cell identity during cell fate transition remain enigmatic. Here, we compared the changes in gene expression, as well as the dynamics of nucleosome positioning and key histone modifications between the four major neural cell types during Drosophila neural development. We find that the neural progenitors can be separated from the terminally differentiated cells based on their gene expression profiles, whereas nucleosome distribution in the flanking regions of transcription start sites fails to identify the relationships between the progenitors and the differentiated cells. H3K27me3 signal in promoters and enhancers can not only distinguish the progenitors from the differentiated cells but also identify the differentiation path of the neural stem cells (NSCs) to the intermediate progenitor cells to the glial cells. In contrast, H3K9ac signal fails to identify the differentiation path, although it activates distinct sets of genes with neuron-specific and glia-related functions during the differentiation of the NSCs into neurons and glia, respectively. Together, our study provides novel insights into the crucial roles of chromatin remodeling in determining cell type during Drosophila neural development.