1.Investigation on professional identity of medical students with long education periods
Xiaomei GAO ; Yinguang FAN ; Yifan LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(2):191-195
Objective To explore the professional identity of medical students with long education periods and its influencing factors.Methods Survey on professional identity was conducted through self-designed questionnaire among 665 medical students with long education periods of every grade.Single factor analysis of variance and t test were applied to do statistical analysis.Results There were significantly statistical differences in influencing factors of professional identity among every grade of long periodical medical students (P < 0.05).There were significant statistical differences among influencing factors of sex,educational background of parents and residing(P < 0.05).Conclusions Because of characteristics of medical education and psychological changes of students,professional identity of students shows a first decline and then an increase.Personal and environmental factors exert influences on professional identity at varying degrees.
2.Inhibitory effect of rapamycin on connective tissue growth factor-stimulated cell proliferation and fibronectin secretion in myofibroblasts
Xuxia GAO ; Haichang HUANG ; Xiaomei LI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2009;25(9):678-682
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect and associated mechanism of rapamycin on proliferation and extracellular matrix (ECM) secretion in myofibroblasts stimulated by connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). Methods Primary cultivated myofibroblasts were divided into 6 groups: control, CTGF (100 μg/L), rapamycin 20 μg/L+CTGF 100 μg/L, rapamycin 40 μg/L +CTGF 100 μg/L, rapamycin 20 μg/L, and rapamycin 40 μg/L alone. 5'-bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) incorporation assay was used to detect the myofibroblast proliferation.Western blot was used to analysis the secretory FN protein in the supernatant medium of cultured myofibroblasts and the ERK1/2 phosphorylation in myofibroblasts. Results CTGF (100 μg/L)incubation significantly increased the number of Brdu positive myofibroblasts(P<0.01) and the level of FN protein secretory (P<0.05) in cell supernatant medium compared with control group,respectively. The number of Brdu positive myofibroblasts markedly decreased by 62% and 70% (P <0.05) in rapamycin 20 μg/L+CTGF 100 μg/L and rapamycin 40 μg/L+CTGF 100 μg/L groups, respectively. The FN protein levels in supernatant were decreased by 15% and 44% compared with CTGF 100 μg/L group, respectively; but the difference of FN protein levels was significant only in rapamycin 40 μg/L group (P<0.05). CTGF could activate ERK1/2 at 10 minutes; but as myofibroblasts were pretreated with rapamycin 40 μg/L for 30 min, it abolished CTGF-induced ERK1/2 phosphoralation. PD98059, the specific inhibitor of ERK1/2, could block the effect of CTGF-induced proliferation (7%±5% vs 85%±7%, P<0.01) and FN secretion (1.0±0.1 vs 1.6±0.3, P<0.05). Conclusions Rapamycin partially suppresses the proliferation and ECM secretion of myofibroblasts induced by CTGF. Its effect may be through inhibiting CTGF-induced activation of ERKI/2 signaling pathway.
3.Clinical significance of PM-Scl antibody detection in systemic scleroderma
Yang YE ; Xiaomei GAO ; Nanping YANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(17):2526-2528
Objective To analyze and discuss the expression of serum polymyositis‐scleroderma(PM‐Scl) antibody and its clinical significance in patients with systemic scleroderma(SSc) .Methods 315 hospitalized patients diagnosed with scleroderma by typical clinical manifestations or skin pathology from 2009 to 2012 were enrolled in the study .All patients were grouped into PM‐Scl antibody positive(PM‐Scl + ) group(90 cases) ,Scl‐70 antibody positive(Scl‐70+ ) group(70 cases) ,anti‐centromere antibody positive( ACA+ ) group(75 cases) and antibody negative group(80 cases) according to autoantibody spectrum .The severity of skin and visceral damage among all the groups were analyzed and compared .Results Patients in PM‐Scl+ group were characterized with different clinical manifestations .Compared with the other 3 groups ,the incidence of myositis in PM‐Scl+ group was significantly higher( all P< 0 .05) ;patients in Scl‐70+ group had higher incidence of visceral organ damage than PM‐Scl+ group(all P < 0 .05) .The incidence of skin lesions ,Raynaud′s phenomenon and capillary expansion in ACA+ group were higher than that of PM‐Scl+ ,while the incidence of interstitial lung disease ,heart disease and kidney disease were lower(all P< 0 .05) .Conclusion It is helpful for clinicists′ further understanding of common autoantibodies in Ssc patients and making correct assessment of the disease through analyzing the expression of PM‐Scl antibody .
4.Development of the General Module for the System of Quality of Life Instruments for Patients with Chronic Disease: Items selection and structure of the general module.
Chonghua WAN ; Li GAO ; Xiaomei LI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(11):-
Objective: To develop a general module of self-administered quality of life instrument for Chinese patients with chronic disease. Methods: Using the structured group (nominal group and focus group) methods and the qualitative and quantitative theory and methodology in developing rating scales Items were preliminary screened, evaluated and modified, and the QoL data measuring from 201 cases of patients of 8 different chronic diseases were analyzed by the methods of coefficient of variation?factor analysis, clustering analysis and correlation analysis. Result: General module of quality of life instrument for patients with chronic disease (QLICD-GM) was developed and evaluated. It consists of three domains: physical function, psychological function and social function, 32 items. Conclusions: QLICD-GM possessed a reasonable good content validity for it reflect WHO 's definition and connotation of QoL, and also common issues of patients with chronic disease.
5.The construction of natural drugs curriculum system in the process of pharmacy talentstraining
Guane YANG ; Qinghong ZHENG ; Xiaomei QI ; Jianping GAO ; Qingshan LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(12):1440-1442
On the basis of analyzing the transition and development trend of current medical and pharmaceutical mode,this article proposed that in the process of pharmacy talents training,not only biological,but also the construction of natural drugs knowledge should be stressed.In addition,the necessity of natural drugs knowledge construction as well as its practice and future blueprint in our university were illuminated intensively,in order to provide reference for the training of pharmacy talents in local colleges.
6.Effect of angiotensinⅡon expression of Notch pathway and Nephrin in podocyte
Feng GAO ; Tao ZHANG ; Xiaomei WANG ; Yufeng ZHAO ; Shuxia LIU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2015;(2):247-250
Aim To investigate the expression of Notch pathway and Nephrin in angiotensin Ⅱ ( AngⅡ)-stimulated mice podocyte. Methods Mice podo-cyte was stimulated by AngⅡ, and then was treated with valsartan. The levels of Notch1, Notch intracellu-lar domain 1 ( NICD1 ) , Hes1 and Nephrin were deter-mined by immunofluorescence, Western blot and Real-time PCR. Results AngⅡincreased Notch1, NICD1 and Hes1 expression, and decreased Nephrin expres-sion in a time-dependent manner ( P<0. 01 ) . Valsar-tan inhibited AngⅡ-induced activation of Notch path-way and enhanced Nephrin level ( P <0. 01 ) . Con-clusion AngⅡdecreases Nephrin expression in podo-cyte by activating Notch pathway.
7.Clinical analysis of 35 cases with perloperafive pulmonary embolism
Zhihai GAO ; Guoxiang GE ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Changzhu LIU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2008;7(5):341-343
Thirty-five patients with perioperative pulmonary embolism during January 2000 and October 2006 were analyzed retrospectively.Disease diagnosis and treatment outcomes were assessed.Of the 35 patients,2 died without any management,and 33 received conventional anti-coagulation and thrombolysis.including 3 percutaneous catheterization.Disease improvement Was seen in 29.Four deaths occurred after no response to the treatment.Thus,early diagnosis and treatment,which miight depend on further understanding of pulmonary embolism,could play an important role in reduced adverse events.Prevention is crucial to avoid perioperative occurrence of pulmonary embolism.
8.Localization of the prostatic apex using CT for radiation treatment planning
Xiaomei LI ; Xianshu GAO ; Xuemei GUO ; Yagang LI ; Xiaoying WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2011;20(1):45-48
Objective In this retrospective study, we analyzed the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)and computed tomography(CT)scans of patients with prostate cancer to investigate the relationship between the apex of prostate and the anatomic structures visible in CT, and to provide evidence for localizing the prostatic apex in radiation treatment planning. Methods MRI and CT scans from 108 patients with prostate cancer were analyzed to measure the distance between the prostatic apex and the bottom of ischial tuberosities,the bottom of obturator foramen, the bottom of pubic symphysis and the bulb of the penis. The volume of prostate was calculated and the relationship between the size of the prostate and the localization of the prostatic apex was analyzed. Results The prostatic apex is located 13. 1 mm ±3. 3 mm superior to the bulb of the penis, 11.0 mm ± 5.4 mm superior to the bottom of obturator foramen, 31.3 mm ± 5.5 mm superior to the bottom of ischial tuberosities, and 7. 1 mm ± 4. 7 mm superior to the bottom of obturator foramen. There was no correlation between the size of prostate and the localization of the prostatic apex(R =0. 07、-0. 33, all P > 0. 05). Conclusions Ninety-five percent of patients had a prostatic apex that is above the bulb of the penis 6 mm, and 100% of patients had a prostatic apex that is above the bottom of obturator foramen.
9.Awareness and administration of antidiabetic drugs in patients with diabetes in Huairou district of Beijing
Xiaomei GAO ; Sen XI ; Jingjing CHEN ; Yuxia ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2016;(2):114-117
Objective To investigate the awareness and administration of antidiabetic drugs in patients with diabetes in Huairou district of Beijing.Methods A questionnaire survey on knowledge and administration of antidiabetic drugs were conducted in 900 diabetic patients from 16 communities in Huairou district of Beijing from November 2014 to February 2015.The related factors influencing antidiabetic drug use were analyzed with logistic regression method.Results A total of 899 questionnaires were recovered. Results showed that the rate of metformin single use was the highest (23.7%, 213/899), the rate of combination use of metformin and acarbose was 11.8%(106/899), and that of metformin and glipizide was 17.1% (154/899).Survey showed that 65.9% (592/899) patients were compliant immediately for antidiabetic agents, 32.2% (290/899) were not immediately compliant, 1.9% (17/899) did not use antidiabetic agents.Logistic regression analysis showed that the factors affecting the use of antidiabetic agents were the types of medication (t=-4.351, P=0.000) , adverse effects of drugs (t=6.999, P=0.000), awareness of diabetes to health hazard (t=-10.969, P=0.000) and the doctor′s recommendation (t=-3.352, P=0.001).Conclusion The results showed that the administration of antidiabetic drugs in diabetic patients from Huairou district is basically followed the recommendation by 2013 edition of type 2 diabetes guidelines and the compliance rate of medication need to be further raised.
10.Evaluation effects of cardiac tissue doppler Tei index and serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide on the right cardiac function before and after interventional therapy in children with atrial septal defect
Yuezheng LI ; Xiaomei HE ; Lei GAO ; Jun LIU
Clinical Medicine of China 2016;32(2):109-112
Objective To observe the changes of tissue doppler Tei index (TDI-Tei index) and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels in children with atrial septal defect(ASD) before and after interventional therapy,in order to investigate the evaluation value of the two parameters on the improvements of right cardiac function.Methods Ninety children with ASD who were treated in the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University from June 2013 to June 2015 as the ASD group,including 48 male and 42 female at the age of (3.0-13.0) years old,and the average age was (5.4±2.7) years old.Fifty healthy children with matched age and gender as the control group.Concentrations of serum NT-proBNP were measured by using Bi-directional lateral flow immunoassay before and the 7th day and 6th month after cardiac catheterization,respectively.The right ventricular Tei index(RV-Tei index) was measured by tissue doppler Imaging.The changes and the correlations of parameters before and after interventional therapy were compared and analyzed respectively.Results (1) Before interventional therapy,the right ventricular TDI-Tei index in ASD group was higher than control group(0.56±0.09 vs 0.31 ±0.05,P<0.01),and the TDI-Tei index was decreased gradually at different time points after interventional therapy in ASD group,especially at the 6th month was lowest(P<0.01);TDI-Tei indexes at before and the 7th day and 6th month after the procedure were significantly different(0.56±0.09 vs 0.44±0.06,0.56±0.09 vs 0.33±0.04;t=22.56,23.27;P<0.05).Compared with control group,there was significant difference about the TDI-Tei index in ASD group at the 7th day after transcatheter closure(P<0.05),while there was no significant difference about TDI-Tei index at the 6th month (P>0.05).(2) Before interventional therapy,the level of serum NT-proBNP in ASD group was higher than control group ((259.49± 43.99) ng/L vs (102.11 ± 34.53) ng/L,P<0.01),and the levels of NT-proBNP were decreased gradually at different time points after interventional therapy in ASD group,especially at the 6th month was lowest(P<0.01);the levels of NT-proBNP at before and the 7th day and 6th month after interventional therapy were significantly different ((259.49 ± 43.99) ng/L vs (192.93 ± 56.46) ng/L,(259.49±43.99) ng/L vs (108.46±36.88) ng/L;P<0.05).Compared with control group,there was significant difference about the level of serum NT-proBNP in ASD group at the 7th day after transcatheter closure (P <0.05),while there was no significant difference about NT-proBNP at the 6th month(P>0.05).(3) Before and the 7th day and 6th month after interventional therapy,NT-proBNP level and the right ventricular TDI-Tei index was significantly positive correlated in ASD group (r =0.719,0.753,0.732;P<0.01).Conclusion The changes and correlations of the right ventricular TDI-Tei index and serum NT-proBNP in the children with ASD after intervention operation indicates that TDI-Tei index and serum NT-proBNP could evaluate the improvement of right cardiac function.