1.Pathogenesis and interventions of cancer-related sarcopenia
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2015;23(3):183-188
The pathogenesis of cancer-related sarcopenia is complicated,involving all aspects of tumor and the body's metabolism,mainly related to accelerated proteolysis and insufficient protein synthesis.Cancerrelated sarcopenia can predict antineoplastic-induced dose-limiting toxicities,increase complications,and reduce survival rate.The interventions of cancer-related sarcopenia includes nutrition,exercise,hormone therapy and other interventions.A single treatment can not reverse clinical outcome.Various interventions are still in the investigation stage,in which more evidence-based studies are needed.
2.Experience of CHEN Ying-yi in treating maternal-fetal ABO incompatibility
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(12):-
This article presents the experience ofPhysician-in-charge CHEN Ying-yi in treating maternal-fetal ABO incompatibility from four aspects:cause and pathogenesis ofthe disease, treatment thought, special prescription for the disease alone, and treatment experience.Mrs.CHEN Ying-yi considers the damp, heat and stasis pathogen as key factors ofthe disease, and the deficiency ofthe spleen and the kidney as the fundamental reasons.The principle oftreatment is eliminating pathogenic factors and supporting healthy energy, and treating the disease and preventing abortion.Her empirical prescription of‘lianhuang tang(decoction oflotus receptacle and prepared rhubarb )', modified in accordance with the symptoms, has obtained very good curative effect for the treatment ofthis disease.
3.The general rule and the way for using the wedge filter
Jianyang QIAN ; Xiaoyan HUANG ; Ningsan ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 1995;0(02):-
purpose:This paper is to provide the gerneral principle and method of using the wedge filter. Materials and Methods:A concept of the irradiation angle and a equation to calculate it were introduced. The radiation angle and the given dose for each field were derived from this equation.The wedge angles of each field were got.Results: By means of the examples of laryngocarcinoma and carcinoma of maxillary sinus,the isodose graphs from the TPS using the radiation angles of the equations comfirmed this method.Conclusion: The way introduced is brief and raliable. It may help to optimize the treatment plan.
4.Etiology of ischemic stroke in young adults
Xiaoyan SONG ; Yuncheng WU ; Qian ZHENG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(3):225-229
The etiology of ischemic stroke in young adults is extensive, and cardiogenic embolism and cervicocephalic arterial dissection are the most common. In recent years, the proportion of atherosclerotic ischemic stroke has increased because of the increased incidence and inadequate control for the traditional vascular risk factors in young adults. However, even after a detailed and comprehensive examination, there is stil about 1/3 unknown etiology.
5.Peri-operative CT perfusion imaging after living liver transplantation
Xiaoyan WANG ; Lijun QIAN ; Jianrong XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(10):1813-1816
Objective To compare CT perfusion changes of patients 1 month after living liver transplantation with healthy volunteers. Methods Twenty perioperative patients without complications and 25 healthy volunteers underwent dynamic multi-slice CT scan. On each targeted slice, liver was divided into 3 regions of interest (ROI) according to hepatic venous drainage, i.e. anterior segment area drained by middle hepatic veins (MHV) which was most likely congested, risk area drained by both MHV and RHV which was posterior to anterior segment, reference area drained by RHV. Perfusion parameters and relative perfusion difference were calculated.Results The relative perfusion differences of anterior segment and risk area in study group were as follows: BF 44.56±43.19 vs 25.41±27.49 [ml/(min〖DK〗·100 g)]; BV 3.91±2.45 vs 2.15±1.86(ml/100 g); PVP 41.50±39.15 vs 22.66±23.82 [ml/(min·100 g)]. Significant differences of RPDs of BF, BV and PVP were found in anterior segment (P<0.0001) and risk area (P<0.01) compared with control group.Conclusion In perioperative period, there are hemodynamic differences in hepatic segments drained by RHV and MHV. BF, BV, PVP of anterior segment decreases obviously.
6.Effect of four-handed technique in light cured resin veneer in the treatment of dental fluorosis
Xiaoyan ZHOU ; Lingfei HE ; Qian XIE
Modern Clinical Nursing 2016;15(1):36-39
Objective To observe the effect of four-handed technique in light cured resin veneer in the treatment of dental fluorosis. Methods Eighty outpatients with dental fluorosis in our hospital from January 2011 to January 2014 were randomly divided into two groups: 40 in the study group were treated with four-handed technique and another 40 in the control group with one-doctor manual operation. The two groups were compared in terms of treatment duration and curative effect. Result The treatment duration in the study was significantly shorter than that of the control group and the curative effect was significantly better than that of the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion As for the light cured resin veneer in the treatment of patients with dentalfluorosis in the process , the four-handed technique is better than one-doctor manual operation.
7.Role of CREB-binding protein in cyclooxygenase 2 expression in spinal cord in a rat model of neuropathic pain
Qian LI ; Xiaoyan ZHU ; Changsheng HUANG ; Yanfeng ZHANG ; Qulian GUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;(9):1100-1103
Objective To evaluate the role of CREB-binding protein (CBP) in cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) expression in spinal cord in a rat model of neuropathic pain (NP).Methods Forty male SD rats weighing 220-250 g in which intrathecal catheter was successfully implanted were randomly divided into 4 groups (n=10 each):sham operation group (group Sham),group NP,negative control group (group NC) and group CBP.NP was induced by CCI at 5 days after successful implantation of the intrathecal catheter.Normal saline,negative lentivirus vector (RNAi-NC-LV) and CBP shRNA lentivirus vector (CBP RNAi-LV) 20 μl were injected intrathecally at 7 days after CCI in groups NP,NC and CBP,respectively.Paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimuli (MWT)and paw withdrawal latency to thermal stimulus (TWL) were measured at 1 day before operation and at 3,5,7,10,12 and 14 days after operation.The rats were sacrificed after the measurement of MWT and TWL at 14 days after operation and the lumbar segment of the spinal cord was then removed for determination of the expression of CBP,acetylated histone H3/H4 (Ac-H3,Ac-H4) and COX-2 protein (by immunohistochemistry),and CBP and COX-2 mRNA (by RF-PCR).Results Compared with group Sham,MWT and TWL were significantly decreased at different time points after operation in groups NP,NCand CBP,and the expression of CBP,Ac-H3,Ac-H4 and COX-2 protein,and CBP and COX-2 mRNA was up-regulated at 14 days after operation in groups NP and NC (P < 0.05).Compared with group NP,MWT and TWL were significantly increased at 10,12 and 14 days after operation and the expression of CBP,Ac-H3,Ac-H4 and COX-2 protein,and CBP and COX-2 mRNA was downregulated at 14 days after operation in group CBP (P < 0.05).Conclusion CBP is involved in the development of NP by up-regulating COX-2 expression and increasing histone H3 and H4 acetylation in spinal cord.
8.Drug resistance and risk factors of hospital-acquired pneumonia caused by imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Hebu QIAN ; Qinhua PU ; Xiaoyan NI ; Wenying WU ; Qiaozhen WU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2015;8(2):113-117
Objective To investigate the drug resistance and risk factors of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) induced by imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii.Methods Clinical data on 114 patients with Acinetobacter baumannii-related HAPs admitted in Wujiang First People' s Hospital in Suzhou during January 2013 and December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.According to the results of drug sensitivity test,patients were divided into imipenem-resistant group and non imipenem-resistant group.Drug resistance to 20 commonly used antibiotics was observed in two groups,and multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection.Results Among 114 strains ofAcinetobacter baumannii,66 strains (57.89%) were imipenem-resistant and 48 strains (42.11%) were non-imipenem-resistant.The resistance rates to β-lactams,quinolones and aminoglycosides were significantly higher in imipenem-resistant group than those in non-imipenem-resistant group (P < 0.01),and no tigecycline-resistant strain was found in both groups.Univariate analysis showed that acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score ≥ 15,plasma level of albumin ≤ 25 g/L,intensive care unit (ICU) stay,indwelling gastric tube,deep venous catheterization,establishment of artificial airway,mechanical ventilation time ≥ 7 d,use of broad-spectrum antibiotics ≥ 14 d and combined use of antibiotics were risk factors of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii related HAP (x2 =13.06,6.86,25.40,15.09,17.87,21.46,17.94,6.91 and 10.10,P <0.01).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that establishment of artificial airway [OR =72.014,95% confidetial interval (CI):19.566-265.061,P < 0.01],and use of broad-spectrum antibiotics ≥ 14 d (OR =3.892,95% CI:1.092-13.879,P < 0.05) were independent risk factors of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii related HAP.Conclusion Imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains are highly resistant to most antibiotics.Strict control of invasive procedures and long-term combined use of antibiotics may reduce the occurrence of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii related HAPs.
9.Effect of Chaihushugansan combined with fluoxetine on IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α in postpartum depression
Yue ZHAO ; Yongxiang LI ; Keng LING ; Yaqin QIAN ; Xiaoyan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(4):127-129
Objective To observe the effect of Chaihushugansan combined with fluoxetine on interleukin -6 ( IL-6 ) , interleukin -1β( IL-1β) , tumor necrosis factor ( TNF-α) in the treatment of patients with postpartum depression.Methods 83 patients from November 2013 to July 2015 in Jiaxing Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital were randomly divided into 41 patients of observation group and 42 patients of control group.The control group were treated with fluoxetine treatment, the obsercation group received Chaihushugansan on the basis of control group.The Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) and Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA),IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and adverse reactions were followed up and recorded.Results The HAMD and HAMA score in observation group post-treatment were (8.31 ±2.05,9.03 ±2.08)points, which were lower than (13.96 ±2.16, 13.61 ±2.14) points in control group (P<0.05).The serum IL-6 and IL-1βlevels in observation group post-treatment were (6.59 ±3.20,5.01 ±2.83)pg/mL, which were lower than (10.64 ±3.86,9.31 ±3.42)pg/mL in control group (P<0.05).The serum TNF-αand hs-CRP levels in observation group post-treatment were ( 9.16 ±2.01 ) pg/mL, ( 3.62 ±1.06 ) mg/L, which were lower than ( 12.30 ±2.37 ) pg/mL, (5.29 ±1.14)mg/L in control group (P<0.05).The total adverse reaction rate in observation group was 7.32%, significantly lower than 23.81% in control group ( P <0.05 ) .Conclusion Chaihushugansan combined with fluoxetine has a good therapeutic effect in the treatment of postpartum depression, could significantly reduce the IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α levels, with fewer side effects, it is better than fluoxetine alone.
10.Investigation of cooperative attitude between undergraduate nurses and physicians
Miaomiao WANG ; Xiaoling LI ; Qian TIAN ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Jing LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(25):61-63
Objective To investigate the differences in the attitudes toward physician-nurse collaboration among undergraduate nurses and physicians,and provide evidence for creating good physiciannurse atmosphere of cooperation.Methods The Jefferson Scale of Attitudes toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration (JSAPNC) was administered to 96 undergraduate nurses and 52 physicians in admitting department.Results The participants' score of JSAPNC were relatively high,especially on the items Caring as opposed to curing and Nurse autonomy.The score of undergraduate nurses was lower than physicians on the item there are a lot of overlap responsibilities between nurses and physicians ;the score of undergraduate nurses was higher than physicians on the item physician authority.Conclusions Undergraduate nurses and physicians have a positive attitude toward physician-nurse collaboration.Nurses believe that some of their duties are common during their work,but the communication was not ideal.The overall health care rounds should include physicians and nurses,which can increase the communication,strengthen the spirit of collaboration and create good physician-nurse atmosphere.