1.Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of α1 adrenergic blockers for treating young men with primary bladder outlet obstruction
Bing LI ; Xiaomin HAN ; Fuqing ZENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(2):116-118
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of α1-adrenergic blockers for treating young men with primary bladder neck obstruction (PBNO). Methods A retrospective review was done of the presenting symptoms and videourodynamic findings of 22 young men younger than 35 years with PBNO. Mean age was 28 years (range 18 to 35). The presenting symptoms were hesitancy in 21 (95%), weak stream in 17(77%), frequency in 16(73%), urgency in 8(36%) and pelvic pain in 6 (27%). Mean symptom duration was 28(3-62)months. A dose of 4 mg Doxazosion was adminis-tered for at least 6 months. International prostate symptom score(IPSS), Quality of life(QOL), uro-flowmetry, post-void residual urine and blood pressure were assessed before and 6 months after medi-cation. Improved urine flow was defined as at least 3 ml. per second increase in the maximum flow rate. Improved symptom was defined as more than a 40% decrease in IPSS. Successful treatment was defined as improved in urine flow and symptoms. Results Follow-up data were available for 21 of 22 patients. The medication period was 8.7±2.5 months and follow-up duration was 12.3±4.9 months. Mean Ⅰ-PSS decreased from 16.9±3.7 to 10.7±4.5. Mean QOL decreased from 4.3±1.2 to 2.5±1.0. Mean maximum flow rate increased from (9.8±3.5)ml to (14.9±3.6)ml. per second. Mean post-void residual urine decreased from (78.2±35.6)ml to (46.5±19.4)ml. There were significant differences(P<0.01). Treatment was successful in 14 patients (67%). Drug tolerability was good. Mean blood pressure was (110.0±7.9)/ (75.0±5.9)mm Hg and (107.0±8.7)/(72.0±7.1)mm Hg before medicine therapy and after 6 months medication(P>0.05). Conclusions Videourody-namics is the diagnostic gold standard of PBNO. In our experience α1-adrenergic blockers are clinically effective therapy and safety for PBNO and have been well tolerated in young male patients.
2.Research progress on the contamination of beauvericin and enniatins and the development of analytical method in food
Xiaomin HAN ; Fengqin LI ; Wenjing XU
Chinese Journal of Food Hygiene 2017;29(4):508-513
Classification,toxicity and determination method progress especially the pretreatment and limit of quantitation of beauvericin (BEA) and 4 main kinds of enniatins (ENNs) including enniatins A (ENA),enniatins A1 (ENA1),enniatins B (ENB) and enniatins B1 (ENB1) in food were introduced.The contamination levels of BEA,4 kinds of ENNs and their co-occurrence mycotoxins in food from Spain,Morocco,Italy,Japan and some other countries were analyzed.Establishment of high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) determination method for the complex food matrix was suggested.
3.Analyzing the influencing factors of job competence of clinical nursing teachers
han jiangying ; zhang xiaomin ; shen xiaoxia
China Occupational Medicine 2022;49(2):176-179
Objective To analyze the current status and influencing factors of job competence of clinical nursing teachers.
Methods A total of 673 clinical nursing teachers from 35 second-level and above hospitals in Anhui Province were selected as
research subjects using convenient sampling method. Their job competence was evaluated using the Clinical Nursing Teacher
Post Competency Evaluation Scale. Results The score of job competence of clinical nursing teachers was 87.1±9.7. The results
of multiple linear regression analysis showed that with the increase of service length and clinical teaching years,the job
competence score of clinical nursing teachers increased(all P<0.05). For those who thought the higher the satisfaction with the
teaching atmosphere of the hospital,the hospital teaching training can meet their requirements and the higher the willingness to
accept the teaching training,the higher their job competence score(all P<0.05). Conclusion There is still much room for
improvement in job competence of clinical nursing teachers in Anhui Province. The length of service,clinical teaching years,
hospital teaching atmosphere,teaching training meeting demand,and willingness to accept clinical teaching training are the
influencing factors of job competence of clinical nursing teachers.
4.Therapy of refractory overactive bladder by Solifenacin for in children with lower urinary obstruction: 1 case report and literature review
Min CHEN ; Liang WANG ; Xiaomin HAN ; Wencheng LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2012;33(4):293-295
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of Solifenacin for the treatment of overactive bladder in children. Methods A retrospective analysis was done in a children admitted to our hospital in January 2010,with lower urinary tract obstruction lead to overactive bladder.The boy was 4 years old,suffering from difficult urinating,urinary frequent,urgency and incontinence for 4 years.Imaging studies (B ultrasound,intravenous urography,CT,bladder voiding urethrography) found bilateral hydronephrosis and kidney collecting system separation with left 3.3 cm and right 2.3 cm in diameter; ureteral dilation with left 1.3 cm,right 1.6 cm in diameter.A transverse septum crossing the urethra at a right angle distal to the verumontanum was detected.According to history,physical examination and imaging examination,a diagnosis for posterior urethral valves was established.Under general anesthesia,urethroscopy found that the valve was attached below urethra wall,divided into two forks towards urethral lateral wall.The valve was excised.Three months later,although good voiding,the hydronephrosis and hydroureter still did not improve.After cystostomy and 6 months follow-up,hydronephrosis and hydroureter still not improved. B ultrasound showed the renal pelvis dilation with left 3.2 cm,right 2.0 cm in diameter,and bilateral ureteral dilation with left 1.3 cm,right 1.4 cm in diameter.Solifenacin (5 mg/tablet),1/3 tablet,about 1.7 mg per day was added. Results After oral Solifenacin one month,hydronephrosis and hydroureter began to improve.After 3 months,hydroureter disappeared; hydronephrosis improved significantly.. B-ultrasound showed the renal collecting system mild dilation with left 1.1 cm,right 1.0 cm in diameter.After 13 months follow-up,no side effects was detected. Conclusions Combined with the surgical treatment,Solifenacin can alleviate hydronephrosis secondary to OAB,and can also protect the renal function.
5.Autologous hamstring Rigidfix and Intrafix fixation for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament
Changxu HAN ; Qingwei ZHU ; Yanbo JIA ; Xiaomin LIU ; Yizhong REN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(44):7764-7770
BACKGROUND:Autologous hamstring Rigidfix and Intrafix has been frequently used to fix and reconstruct anterior cruciate ligament. However, it lacks of evaluation of middle and long period of clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively evaluate the medium term clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft by Rigidfix and Intrafix. METHODS:The 39 cases of anterior cruciate ligament injury were subjected to anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft by Rigidfix and Intrafix under arthroscope. They were fol owed up for 2 years or more. The clinical outcomes were evaluated using Lyshlom score scale, IKDC2000 and Tegner score scale. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the fol ow-up, IKDC2000 score and Lyshlom score were significantly increased fol owing Rigidfix and Intrafix fixation than before treatment (P<0.01). Results indicate satisfactory clinical outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with hamstring tendon autograft by Rigidfix and Intrafix. However, long-term fol ow up is needed to verify the feasibility of extensive application.
6.Diagn sis and treatment of familial neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus with hydronephrosis
Di LIU ; Feng PAN ; Bing LI ; Zhaohui CHEN ; Xiaomin HAN ; Yajun XIAO ; Fuqing ZENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2013;(6):451-454
Objective To investigate the causes and treatment of familial neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus with hydronephrosis.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted in 6 cases (5 males and 1 female,aged 11 to 53 years) of familial neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus with hydronephrosis treated in our institute from June 2009 to December 2010.All cases had polydipsia and polyuria since their childhood.The daily output of urine ranged from 5,290 to 15,040 ml.The urine specific gravity was less than 1.005.The water deprivation and vasopressin injection test showed positive results,and MRI showed that the shape and size of pituitary gland were in normal range.Ultrasound and IVU showed that all cases had hydronephrosis.Five adult cases were administered with Desmopressin 0.2 mg three times a day,and 1 juvenile patient given half dosage of Desmopressin as in adult.The case No.1 underwent percutaneous nephrostomy and bilateral ureteral reimplantation.Case No.2 received urethral catheterization for 5 days and Tamsulosin.Three cases with urinary tract infection were given antibiotics on the base of urine culture and antibiotic sensitivity test results.Follow-up was undertaken every 3 mon for the duration of 18-36 mon.Results In 6 cases,polydipsia and polyuria were significantly improved after the treatment.Daily urine output dropped to 6000 ml in 5 adult cases and decreased to 2000 ml in the juvenile case.The flank sore of case No.1 was relieved after percutaneous nephrostomy,and hydronephrosis improved 6 mon after bilateral ureteral reimplantation.The residual urine volume of case No.2 was reduced to 40 ml,and no recurrence was observed after anti-infection therapy.During the follow-up,6 cases showed relieved hydronephrosis and no recurrent infection.Conclusions It is of important to reduce the urine volume for the treatment of familial neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus with hydronephrosis.Early diagnosis and treatment of the diseases is crucial for the improvement of renal function.
7.Cloning, prokaryotic expression, and functional identification of a sesquiterpene synthase gene (AsSS4) from Aquilaria sinensis.
Liang LIANG ; Qingmei GUO ; Zheng ZHANG ; Yanhong XU ; Xiaomin HAN ; Juan LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(12):1724-9
A sesquiterpene synthase (AsSS4) full-length open reading frame (ORF) cDNA was cloned from wounded stems of Aquilaria sinensis by RT-PCR method. The result showed that the ORF of AsSS4 was 1,698 bp encoding 565 amino acids. Prokaryotic expression vector pET28a-AsSS4 was constructed and transformed into E. coli BL21 (DE3) pLysS. Recombinant AsSS4 protein was obtained after induction by IPTG and SDS-PAGE analysis with a MW of 64 kD. Enzymatic reactions using farnesyl pyrophosphate showed that recombinant AsSS4 protein purified by Ni-agarose gel yielded five sesquiterpene compounds, cyclohexane, 1-ethenyl-1-methyl-2, 4-bis(1-methylethenyl)-, β-elemene, α-guaiene, α-caryophyllene and δ-guaiene. This paper reported the first cloning and functional characterization of AsSS4 gene from A. sinensis, which will establish a foundation for future studies on the molecular mechanisms of wound-induce agarwood formation in A. sinensis
8.Clinical features and treatment of thyroid carcinoma in children
Xiaomin WANG ; Shiyin MA ; Yuefeng HAN ; Mingjie ZHANG ; Hui LI ; Deshang CHEN ; Jun QIAN ; Xinquan TAO
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2017;35(4):282-285
Objective To explore the clinical features and treatment of thyroid carcinoma in children. Method The clinical data of 19 children under 14 years old with thyroid carcinoma diagnosed and treated from January 2003 to January 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Results In 19 cases (12 males and 7 females), there were 18 cases of papillocarcinoma and one case pf follicular carcinoma. Unilateral lobectomy plus isthmectomy was performed in 6 cases, subtotal thyroidectomy in 4 cases and total thyroidectomy in 9 cases. Unilateral cervical lymph node dissection was performed in 5 cases and bilateral in 11 cases. After the operation, multiple lesions were confirmed by pathology in 9 cases, thyroid capsular invasion in 14 cases, lymphatic metastasis in 15 cases and distant metastasis in 5 cases. All the patients were treated with TSH, and 10 cases were treated with 131I after operation. The median follow-up time was 63 months. There was no death in all cases, while local residual tumor recurrence was found in 2 cases and cervical lymph node metastasis in 2 cases and distant metastasis in one case. Conclusion Thyroid carcinoma in children is mostly well-differentiated, so the overall prognosis is better. However, children who have extracapsular invasion, multiple lesions in bilateral thyroid, cervical lymph node metastasis and distant metastasis are at high risks and should be treated with comprehensive therapy that includes total thyroidectomy.
9.Radiation dose reduction on mutidetector abdominal CT using adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction technique in children
Qifeng ZHANG ; Yun PENG ; Xiaomin DUAN ; Jihang SUN ; Tong YU ; Zhonglong HAN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2013;(2):112-115
Objective To investigate the feasibility to reduce radiation doses on pediatric mutidetector abdominal CT using the adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction technique (ASIR) associated with automated tube current modulation technique(ATCM).Methods Thirty patients underwent abdominal CT with ATCM and the follow-up scan with ATCM cooperated with 40% ASIR.ATCM was used with agedependent noise index (NI) settings: NI =9 for 0-5 year old and NI =11 for > 5 years old for simple ATCM group,NI =11 for 0-5 year old and NI =15 for >5 years old for ATCM cooperated with 40% ASIR group(AISR group).Two radiologists independently evaluated images for diagnostic quality and image noise with subjectively image quality score and image noise score using a 5-point scale.Interobserver agreement was assessed by Kappa test.The volume CT dose indexes (CTDIvol) for the two groups were recorded.Statistical significance for the CTDIvol value was analyzed by pair-sample t test.Results The average CTDIvol for the ASIR group was (1.38 ± 0.64) mGy,about 60% lower than (3.56 ± 1.23) mGy for the simple ATCM group,and the CTDIvol of two groups had statistically significant differences.(t =33.483,P < 0.05).The subjective image quality scores for the simple ATCM group were 4.43 ± 0.57 and 4.37 ±0.61,Kappa =0.878,P < 0.01 (ASIR group: 4.70 ± 0.47 and 4.60 ± 0.50,Kappa =0.783,P < 0.01),by two observers.The image noise score for the simple ATCM group were 4.03 ±0.56 and 3.83 ±0.53,Kappa =0.572,P < 0.01 (ASIR group: 4.20 ± 0.48 and 4.10 ± 0.48,Kappa =0.748,P < 0.01),by two observers.All images had acceptable diagnostic image quality.Conclusion Lower radiation dose can be achieved by elevating NI with ASIR in pediatric CT abdominal studies,while maintaining diagnostically acceptable images.
10.Research on location of the segment of the facial nerve being easy to damage in mastoid surgery in clinical
Yuefeng HAN ; Mingjie ZHANG ; Deshang CHEN ; Hui LI ; Xiaomin WANG ; Lanzhu ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2013;(3):245-248
Objective To explore on location of the segments of the facial nerve being easy to damage in mastoid surgery.Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted according to the clinical data of 97cases with chronic suppurative otitis media performed with radical mastoidectomy (or radical mastoidectomy + tympanoplasty) from May 2010 to September 2012,and summarized the methods to locate the segment of the facial nerve being easy to damage in operation.Results ①One case of congenital defect of facial nerve canal was found in 97 cases.②The horizontal segments of the facial nerve of 97 cases were successfully located depending on combined/partial anatomic landmarks including eminence of the lateral semicircular canal,short limb of incus,cochlearform process,tympanic tegmen,stapes.③The pyramidal segment of facial nerve of 97 cases were successfully located depending on combined/partial anatomic landmarks including eminence of the lateral semicircular canal,short limb of incus.④The proximal part of vertical segment of the facial nerve of 97 cases were successfully located depending on combined /partial anatomic landmarks including short limb of incus,chorda tympani nerve,pyramidal eminence,eminence of the lateral semicircular canal.Conclusion The eminence of the lateral semicircular canal,short limb of incus,cochlearform process,tympanic tegmen,stapes,pyramidal eminence,chorda tympani nerve in the area in which the facial nerve being easy to damage are important landmarks by which the segment of facial nerve easy to damage might be located in mastoid surgery.