1.Effects of propofol on beta-amyloid protein-induced injury to cultured rat cortical neurons
Xiaowen WU ; Qingsheng XUE ; Buwei YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2008;28(7):634-636
Objective To investigate the effects of propefol on β-amyloid protein(β-AP)-induced injury to cultured rat cortical neurons.Methods Eighteen days pregnant SD rats were anesthetized with ether.The fetal rats were obtained under sterile condition and decapitated. Cortices were then dissected under dissecting microscope.Cortical neurons were isolated according to the method described by Velly LJ et al and cultured for 7 days.There were 5×104 neurons in each well (200 μl).The experiment included 2 parts.In part T 15 wells of neurons were randomly divided into 5 groups(n=3 each ) : group I control(C);group II β-AP 25 μmol/L; group III and IV 2 propofol pretreatment groups (PP1,PP2) and greup V propofol treatment (PT).In group PPt propofol 50 μmol/L was added to the culture medium 24 h before the addition of β-AP 25 μmol/L and the neurons were incubated for another 24 h.In group PP2 propofol 50 μmol/L and μ-AP 25 μmol/L were added to the culture medium simultaneously and the neurons were then incubated for 24 h.In group PT propefol 50 μmol/L was added to the culture medium at 6 h after the addition of β-AP 25 μmol/L and the neurons were incubated for another 18 h.In part Ⅱ 18 wells of neurons were randomly divided into 6 groups(n=3 each):group I control (C) ; group IIβ-AP 25 μmol/L; group III intralipid; group IV,V,and VI 3 prepofol treatment groups (P1,P10,P50).In intralipid group equal volume of 10% intralipid was added to the culture medium at 6 h after β-AP 25 μmol/L and the neurons were then incubated for another 18 h.In group IV- VI propofol 1,10 and 50 μmol/L were added at 6 h alter β-AP 25 μmol/L respectively and the neurons were incubated for another 18 h.The amount of lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) released was measured.Neuronal viability was assessed by MTT assay.The neuronal apoptosis was detected using Hoechst33342 staining and TUNEL technique,and the.apoptosis rate was calculated.Results In part Ⅰ there was no significant difference in the amount of LDH released between group Ⅱ(β-AP) and the 2 propofol pretreatment groups(Ⅲ,Ⅳ).The amount of LDH released was significantly lower in group Ⅴ (propofol treatment) than in group β-AP(Ⅱ).In part Ⅱ the amount of LDH released was significantly lower,neuronal viability higher and the apoptosis rate was lower in group P50 than in group Ⅱ(β-AP).Conclusion Propofol 50 μmol/L given after β-AP can attenuate β-AP induced injury to cultured rat cortical neurons while prophylactic administration of propofol can't.
2.Total knee arthroplasty with Gemini MKII rotating-platform prosthesis
Qiang WANG ; Junying SUN ; Feng XUE ; Xiaowen SHENG ; Yuqin PENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(13):2018-2023
BACKGROUND:Total knee arthroplasty mainly used fixed platform, but more and more movable platform was selected year by year in the clinic. Rotary platform theoretical y can apparently improve the curative effects, but it has not been verified in the clinic.
OBJECTIVE:To summarize the design characteristics and clinical results of Gemini MKII (Link, Germany) rotary platform.
METHODS:From January 2004 to January 2009, 108 patients (119 knees) including 31 males and 77 females were treated with total knee arthroplasty by using Gemini MKII system. There were 97 unilateral cases and 11 bilateral cases at the first stage of replacement. Preoperative diagnosis:1 case of hemophilic arthritis, 1 case of venereal Charcot’s disease, 8 cases of post-traumatic arthritis, 11 cases of rheumatoid arthritis, and 87 cases of degenerative osteoarthritis. The prosthesis was fixed with bone cement. None received patel ar replacement. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:None experienced infection, femoral condyle fracture or nerve and vascular damage. Except bilateral replacement, the average operation time of unilateral replacement was (56±13) minutes. Average postoperative hemoglobin decreased (25±5) g/L. After replacement, hemoglobin maintained over 100 g/L in 83 patients (86%), without blood transfusion. Knee joint score and function score recovered to (92.0±4.7) points and (90.3±6.8) points at half years after replacement, and became (94.4±3.2) points and (91.6±5.9) points during final fol ow-up, which was significantly improved as compared with that pre-replacement (P<0.01). No revision surgery should be done for lining prolapse or spin out, osteolysis and prosthesis loosening. These results indicated that the early and midterm results of Gemini MKII rotating-platform prosthesis were satisfactory, but the long-term results remain to be confirmed.
3.Value of e-Flow combined with TI-RADS in qualitative diagnosis of thyroid nodules.
Xiaowen ZHANG ; Dehui WEN ; Xiangyu LIU ; Haiyong LU ; Gang XUE
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2015;29(19):1694-1697
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the value of combination of thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TI-RADS) and enhanced flow (e-Flow) in the qualitative diagnosis of thyroid nodules; and to compare the diagnostic efficiency between e-Flow and color doppler flow imaging (CDFI.
METHOD:
The study chose 133 patients with 179 nodules (127 benign, 52 malignant nodules) who had per-operative ultrasound examination of their thyroid using grey-scale ultrasound, CDFI, e-Flow, and their noudles were graded by TI-RADS. Then the ultrasound diagnostic value were compared with their surgical pathology results by TI-RADS; TI-RADS and CDFI; TI-RADS and e-Flow, and diagnostic efficiency between e-Flow and CDFI were compared.
RESULT:
The results revealed that combination of TI-RADS and e-Flow had a higher sensitivity (94.23%, P < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between TI-RADS and the combination of TI-RADS and CDFI. Likewise, there was no significant difference between the combination of TI-RADS and e-Flow and the combination of TI-RADS and CDFI. The e-Flow showed a higher sensitivity, specificity and accuracy compare to the CDFI.
CONCLUSION
Combining e-Flow and TI-RADS could improve the sensitivity in qualitative diagnosis of thyroid nodules. Also, e-Flow has a better diagnostic efficiency of thyroid nodules.
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4.Surgical treatment of 43 cases of linear scleroderma of the head and face
Tao ZHAO ; Xiaowen XUE ; Cuiling MA ; Wenjun LIAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;(5):346-347
Objective To evaluate the performance of surgical approaches in the treatment of linear scleroderma of the head and face. Methods Forty-three patients with stable linear scleroderma of the head and face were included in this study. Surgical approaches, which included direct suture,skin flap translocation, soft-tissue augmentation and filling operation with dermal tissues, were selected and utilized alone or in combination according to the size, location and degree of atrophy and depression of lesions. Results After surgical treatment, wound dehiscence developed in one of these patients, but the wound healed after two sessions of suture. During one year of follow up, all the patients achieved favorite color, feeling and blood supply in the filling areas as well as good facial profile and visual appearance with no obvious convexity and concavity. Skin flaps matched well with surrounding tissues, incision lines were inconspicuous, and hairline looked naturally with well-distributed hairs in these patients after treatment. Patients were satisfied with treatment results. Conclusion Satisfied cosmetic outcomes can be achieved by using surgical approaches in patients with stable linear scleroderma of the head and face.
5.Effect of femoral intramedullary guides on prosthesis arrangement in total knee arthroplasty
Lexiang LI ; Feng XUE ; Xiaowen SHENG ; Yuqin PENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(4):481-485
BACKGROUND: The femoral intramedul ary guides in total knee arthroplasty require high precision, complex operation, it is very important for prosthesis and joint function to choose more precise positioning method and determine the correct needle point. OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of needle point position on prosthesis arrangement when applying different femoral intramedul ary guides methods in total knee arthroplasty. METHODS: Total y 80 patients who received the treatment of total knee arthroplasty in Changshu No.1 People’s Hospital from January 2012 to July 2015 were selected and divided into test and control groups according to random number table (n=40/group). The patients in the test group accepted CT scan for femoral intramedul ary guides. The theoretical position of femoral intramedul ary guides entry point was marked using radiographic parameters. In the control group, the traditional total knee arthroplasty technology was used to mark the entry point of femoral intramedul ary guides. The needle point position when applying different femoral intramedul ary guide methods was observed. The effect of femoral intramedul ary guides on prosthesis arrangement in total knee arthroplasty was discussed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Compared with the control group, the distance from entry point to femoral anatomic line on positive and lateral X-ray film in the test group was shorter, femoral prosthesis lateral angle and physiological valgus angle were closer to the theoretical value, distance from intersection of femur axis and femoral condyle to block center was shorter; the differences were statistical y significant (P < 0.05). These results demonstrate that compared with the traditional two-dimensional intramedul ary positioning, the needle point position of three-dimensional CT scan stimulative positioning is more accurate. The location more concentrates on within intercondylar fossa 2-5 mm, more front of intercondylar fossa 3-10 mm, three-dimensional CT scan stimulative positioning is a reliable choice for femoral intramedul ary guides.
6.The relationship of PALB2 and AR expression in triple negative breast cancer and its clinical significance
Weihua JIANG ; Mingshuai ZHANG ; Yongtao LI ; Xiaowen WANG ; Chenguang ZHANG ; Lina YI ; Laiti XUE ; Jianghua OU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(9):1381-1384
Objective Discussion the relationship of PALB2 and AR expression in triple negative breast cancer and its clinical pathological features. Methods The SP immunohistochemical staining was adopted to detect the expression of PALB2 and AR in 178 cases of TNBC, PALB2 divided into two groups according to the expression of different, and to analyze the clinical pathological features and prognostic impact of different AR expression status. Results 178 cases of TNBC, that PALB2 missing expression 47 cases (26.4%), AR expression of 60 cases (33.7%), between of them were negatively correlated (-1≤r<1, P<0.05), in PALB2 negative group, AR expression associated with family history, lymph node metastasis, clinical stage and recurrence and metastasis (P<0.05), and 5-year disease-free survival lower than AR negative expression, Log rank = 4.453, P = 0.035. Conclusion PALB2 negative expression while AR positive expression in TNBC have synergistic effect with disease progression, PALB 2 and AR combined detection may provide a new basis for the prognosis of TNBC interpretation, and recommending take further studies to confirm.
7.Comparison of two methods for the internal fixation treatment of 26 patients with ipsilateral femoral proximal and shaft fractures
Jianguo TENG ; Xiaohai FAN ; Ping ZHEN ; Yun XUE ; Shungang ZHOU ; Xiaowen DENG ; Peisheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;39(8):730-734
Objective To compare the curative effect of internal fixation treatment between reconstruction-type intramedullary nailing and long anatomic proximal femoral locking plate for patients with ipsilateral femoral proximal and shaft fractures. Methods Twenty-six patients with ipsilateral femoral proximal and shaft fractures were selected, among whom 12 patients were treated with reconstruction-type intramedullary nailing internal fixation treatment (group A), and 14 patients were treated with long anatomic proximal femoral locking plate internal fixation treatment (group B). The fracture to operation time, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time and hip joint function according to Majeed function score were compared between 2 groups. Results The fracture to operation time, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, proximal femoral fracture healing time, femoral shaft fracture healing time and Majeed function score in group A were (6.65 ± 4.11) d, (131.08 ± 20.70) min, (470.83 ± 96.43) ml, (17.83 ± 2.70) weeks, (20.08 ± 3.97) weeks and (83.83 ± 8.13) scores, and those in group B were (7.13 ± 4.56) d, (141.86 ± 27.30) min, (553.57 ± 127.80) ml, (18.29 ± 5.12) weeks, (21.55 ± 4.19) weeks and (83.21 ± 9.58) scores, and there were no statistical differences (P>0.05). According to Majeed function score, in group A excellent was in 7 cases, good in 4 cases, and general in 1 case; in group B excellent was in 9 cases, good in 3 cases, and general in 2 cases. Conclusions A fixation device fixes two fracture is preferred. Both treatment methods used in the present study could achieve satisfactory curative effect, and should be chosen according to the fracture type of the patients and the surgeon′s familiarity for the methods of internal fixation chosen. The proximal femoral fracture should preferably be reduced and stabilized first. A delay of 5 - 6 d would not affect the ultimate curative effect.
8. Comparison of efficacy of first-line administration of generic dasatinib or imatinib in patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Fei YANG ; Wenzhi CAI ; Xiaowen HUANG ; Shengli XUE ; Chengcheng FU ; Xiaowen TANG ; Aining SUN ; Depei WU ; Huiying QIU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(8):661-667
Objective:
To investigate the efficacy of first-line administration of generic dasatinib or first-generation TKI (imatinib) in patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) treated by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
Methods:
Clinical features and prognoses of 63 newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL patients from Jan 2014 to June 2017 treated by HSCT combined with first-line administration of generic dasatinib or imatinib were retrospective analyzed.
Results:
Of 63 Ph+ ALL patients, 31 cases were administered generic dasatinib, and the other 32 ones imatinib. Complete remission (CR) rates at the fourth week of induction therapy in generic dasatinib and imatinib groups were 96.8% and 93.8% (
9.Mutations of mitochondrial tRNAand their connection with hearing loss.
Wenlu FAN ; Xiaowen TANG ; Binjiao ZHENG ; Minxin GUAN ; Ling XUE
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2017;34(1):128-132
Mitochondrial tRNAgene mutation is closely related to acoustic nerve deafness. Some mutations can affect the structure and transcriptional processing of tRNA, for instance m.7444G>A mutation in tRNAprecursor 3' side, m.7472 insC as well as m.7511T>C mutations in the stem and ring of tRNA, may influence tRNAstability, thus affect the synthesis of mitochondrial peptides, reduce the production of ATP and cause deafness. This article focuses on mitochondrial tRNAgene mutations as well as the mechanism underlying hearing loss.
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10.Application of health education pathway in hospitalized children with unintentional injury and their caregivers
Xuemei YANG ; Xiaowen ZHANG ; Ke DING ; Wei HUANG ; Ying CAI ; Xue WEI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(34):4373-4376
Objective To explore the effect of health education pathway on hospitalized children with unintentional injury and their caregivers. Methods From January to December 2015, a total of 100 children with unintentional injuries and their caregivers admitted to ICU in a class Ⅲ grade A hospital were selected as the research objects. They were divided into the observation group and the control group according to the random number table, with 50 cases in each group. Patients and their caregivers in the control group received routine health education, while patients and their caregivers in the observation group were given the pathway of health education based on the control group. The health education knowledge, hospitalization expenses, hospitalization days, rehospitalization rate and nursing satisfaction of children and caregivers in the two groups before and after intervention were compared. Results The degree of mastery of health education knowledge of children and the caregivers was 98% ,98% in the observation group and 86% ,80% in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (χ2=4.89,9.55;P< 0.05). The hospitalization expenses, hospitalization days and rehospitalization rate of the observation group were lower than those of the control group, the differences were statistically significant (t=2.56,2.67,9.82; P< 0.05). The nursing satisfaction of the patients and the caregivers of the observation group was 94%, which was higher than 76% of the control group, the difference was statistically significant (χ2=15.78,P<0.05). Conclusions The pathway of health education can reduce the hospitalization expenses, rehospitalization rate and improve the nursing satisfaction of hospitalized children with unintentional injury, worthwhile for clinical use.