1.siRNA targeting RSV-M2 gene improved the level of IFN-γ, IL-12 and IL-10 in BALF in mice infected with respiratory syncytial virus
Na LI ; Tian XIA ; Yanming ZHOU ; Yuxia CUI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(8):740-744
Objective To elucidate the airway inflammation status in mice infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and whether the inflammation could be alleviated by small interference RNA (siRNA) targeting specific RSV gene. MethodsBALB/c mice were infected with RSV via intranasal instillation of RSV suspension, and were then treated with specific siRNA targeting RSV-M2 gene. ELISA assay was used to detect the levels of IFN-γ, IL-12 and IL-10 and Microscope was used to count white blood cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid(BALF). ResultsAfter RSV infection, a significant increase in leukocytes count was observed in BALF. Differential count showed a rise in the percentage of neutrophils, eosinophil, especially lymphocytes and a reduction of the percentage of monocytes and macrophages( P<0.05 ).The levels of IFN-γ, IL-12 and IL-10 were also increased(P<0.05). Furthermore, the leukocytes count,the percentage of lymphocytes, neutrophils and eosinophil, and the levels of IFN-γ, IL-12 and IL-10in BALF were decreased accordingly while the mice were given higher concentrations of siRNA ( P<0.05 ).Conclusion RSV caused airway inflammation in BALB/c mice, which may be alleviated by RNAi technology.
2.Influence of nursing intervention on quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis
Shujuan YU ; Youwei XU ; Yuemei CHU ; Yanming CUI ; Weiping SUN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(11):23-25
Objective To explore the impact of nursing intervention on quality of life of blood dialysis patients.Methods 60 cases of hemodialysis patients were selected and divided into the experimental group and the control group with 30 patients in each group.The control group was given conventional nursing,while the experimental group was given systematic health education and psychological nursing.The differences in life quality before and after the intervention in the experimental group was evaluated with self-designed questionnaire.The changes in motor function,psychological function,social function,and material life were compared before and after the intervention between two groups.Results After the intervention,the score of motor function,psychological function and total evaluation of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group.Conclusions Nursing intervention can effectively alleviate the discomfort feeling of patients,reduce their mental pressure,increase their quality of life.Nursing intervention is closely related with quality of life.
3.Influencing Factors in Determination of Anticoagulant Activity of Whitmania Pigra Whitman by Thrombin Titration
Yimei LIU ; Shan YU ; Ruiqin CUI ; Yanming CHEN ; Keli CHEN
China Pharmacist 2014;(5):789-793
Objective: To analyze the influencing factors in thrombin titration for the determination of anticoagulant activity of Whitmania Pigra Whitman. Methods: The white porcelain plates were used as the titration carriers instead of tubes in the titration ( called white porcelain method for short) . The effect of different carriers, interval time of titration and thrombin concentration on the results of anticoagulant activity test was studied. Results:Under the same conditions, the anticoagulant activity was more accurate and stable using white porcelain method. Using white porcelain method with 20 u·ml-1 or 10 u·ml-1 as the thrombin concentration and titrating 5μl each time, once every minute, the thrombin consumption volume was linear with the sample concentration within the range of 0. 125-0. 333 g·ml-1(r20 =0. 961 and r10 =0. 992), and the anticoagulant activity respectively was (33. 08 ± 2. 64) and (31. 24 ±1.32) u·g-1(RSD20 =8.0% and RSD10 =4.2%). As for a certain sample concentration (0.333 g·ml-1), the theoretical error of determination was not more than 10% and 5%. Conclusion:The improved white porcelain method is more suitable for determining anticoagulant activity of Whitmania Pigra Whitman with more stable results and accurate end point states than tube method. Under the conditions of 10 u·ml-1 thrombin concentration, titrating 5μl each time, once every minute, the linearity, accuracy and precision are all promising.
4.Regulation on function and maturation of plasmacytoid dendritic cells by triptolide
Limin LIU ; Wenjing JIAO ; Xingxia ZHANG ; Yanming ZHANG ; Guangsheng ZHAO ; Hongxia CUI ; Yumei SUN ; Shuhua LU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(1):6-9
Objective To explore the mechanism of immunomodulatory activity of triptolide on healthy volunteers peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC)-derived plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs). Methods Healthy volunteers-derived pDCs were sorted by flow cytometry, then incubated with triptolide (0, 5, 10, 30 μg/L). After 24 hours, we detected the concentration of IFN-α, IL-6, TNF-α using ELISA. After 5 days, the cultrural cells were collected and analyzed by flow cytometry, light microscope and electron microscope scanning. Results Triptolide-treated pDCs secreted lower level of IFN-α,IL-6 ,TNF-α, triptolide could inhibit pDCs differentiation to DCs which displayed more immature morphology and immunophenotypes than untreated-pDCs. Conclusion Triptolide could decrease the immune function of pDCs, inhibit differentiation and maturation of pDCs.
5.Construction of hypoglycemia nursing information system and its application in nursing quality management
Wei LI ; Liyun CAO ; Cui CUI ; Zhuo LIU ; Yanming DING
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(23):3138-3142
Objective:To construct a hypoglycemia nursing information system and explore its application effects in the nursing quality management of the Department of Endocrinology.Methods:Based on the existing blood glucose information management system of Peking University First Hospital, a hypoglycemic nursing information system with evaluation, alarm, record, remind, and management functions was designed. We compared the number of cases of standardized correction of hypoglycemia in inpatients by nurses, the complete and accurate cases of hypoglycemia records, and the monthly time spent on the quality control by nursing special managers before the application of the system (from February to December 2017) and after the application (from January 2018 to December 2019) .Results:After the application of the hypoglycemia nursing information system, the complete and accurate cases of hypoglycemia records, and the cases of standardized correction of hypoglycemia were statistically different from those before the application of the system ( P<0.001) . The quality control time of nursing special managers decreased from (7.55±1.01) hours a month to (0.41±0.21) hours a month. Conclusions:Application of the hypoglycemia nursing information system adapts to the hospital's management requirements for hypoglycemia, which not only promotes the standardization of nurses' handling of hypoglycemia events, improves the completeness and accuracy of written records, but also saves time for managers to perform the quality control and promotes the scientific and digitalization of nursing special management.
6.Effect of "disease-characteristics nursing quality improvement" program combined with targeted monitoring in reducing the incidence of VAP among patients with mechanical ventilation
Cui YUAN ; Meihua HU ; Shuangling LI ; Yanming DING ; Lan WANG ; Yanchun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(2):175-179
Objectives To evaluate the effects of "disease-characteristics nursing quality improvement" program(DNQIP)combined with targeted monitoring in reducing the incidence of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP)among patients with mechanical ventilation and to provide evidence for the prevention of VAP. Methods This was a prospective intervention study. All mechanical ventilation patients admitted in stroke intensive care unit(SICU)of our hospital from 2007 to 2015 were selected as the research object. Targeted monitoring was implemented in patients admitted from 2007 to 2011,and DNQIP was formed based on the monitoring results. DNQIP combined with targeted monitoring was implemented from 2012 to 2013 as the first phase,and the second phase was from 2014 to 2015.Results From 2007 to 2015,the number of new patients per year and the total time of using breathing machine in SICU presented a tendency of increasing while the number of patients with VAP and the incidence of VAP presented a tendency of decreasing year by year. The implementation of DNQIP in the first phase from 2012 to 2013(incidence of VAP was 5.4 ‰),compared with the data before implementation from 2007 to 2011(incidence of VAP was 13.8‰),the incidence of VAP was significantly reduced(χ2=9.029,P=0.003). The incidence of VAP(5.3‰)in the second phase from 2014 to 2015,was significantly reduced compared with the incidence of VAP(13.8‰)from 2007 to 2011(χ2=9.559, P=0.002).Conclusions The implementation of targeted monitoring is helpful in finding problems existing in the prevention of VAP. DNQIP in patients with mechanical ventilation can effectively reduce the incidence of VAP and can refine professional assessment and health education. It is also good for the standardization and evidence-based care in the whole process provided for patients. DNQIP combined with targeted monitoring can realize the continuous quality improvement on the basis of evidence-based theory.
7.Association study between single nucleotide polymorphism in AOAH gene and chronic rhinosinusitis in a Chinese population
Yanming ZHAO ; Yuan ZHANG ; Xiaohui CUI ; Yu RUAN ; Luo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2014;49(8):668-674
Objective To replicate the polymorphisms in risk genes of chronic rhinosinusitis in a Chinese Han population.Methods Enrolled in this study were CRS patients with nasal polyps (n =306,CRSwNP),CRS patients without nasal polyps (n =332,CRSsNP),and controls (n =315) in a Chinese population.All the patients were recruited from clinic of the department of Otorhinolaryngology of Beijing Tongren Hospital between 2008 February and 2009 July.A total of 10 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) selected from previous identified SNPs associated with CRS in Canadian population were individually genotyped.Allele and genotype frequencies were calculated by frequency counting,the chi-square test or exact method were applied to analyze the results.Final results were corrected by Bonferroni multiple correction.SPSS 13.0 software was used for statistical analysis.Results One SNP in AOAH gene (rs4504543,P =1.95 × 10-5,OR =0.559 0) was identified to be significantly associated with whole CRS cohort.After subgroup analysis for the presence of nasal polyps (CRSwNP and CRSsNP),the same SNP in AOAH (rs4504543,P =3.47 × 10-12,OR =0.284 8) was also found to be significantly associated with CRSsNP cohorts.Conclusions AOAH was significantly associated with CRS and its polymorphisms might play a role in the susceptibility to develop CRS in Chinese population.
8.Application of training the trainers model in quality control circle training
Jun DENG ; Xiaoyue WANG ; Haidan CHENG ; Yatao ZHOU ; Cui YUAN ; Jing LI ; Jingjing QIAN ; Xia LIU ; Yanming DING ; Yisheng PAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(25):3661-3663,3664
Objective To explore the effects of the training the trainers model in the quality control circle training.Methods According to the training the trainers model, 27 nurses were involved as trainers and received quality control circle training by 6 mentors from 2013 to 2015. The training capacity of trainers and the training effect of the target group were assessed before and after training. The lasting effect after training were evaluated.Results The self-assessment score of 6 trainers′ training capacity after training (4.30±0.54) was significantly higher than before training (1.41±0.50) (t=-19.98, P<0.01). The self-assessment score of 189 circle members′ training capacity after training ( 27. 51 ± 4. 19 ) was significantly higher than before training (20.52±4.56) (t=-18.722, P<0.01). The percentage of nursing staff participating in the quality control circle significantly increased from 2.8% to 12.4% after the whole process (χ2=226.378, P<0.01).Conclusions The training the trainers model is effective in improving training capacity of trainers in quality control circle training and increasing effects of quality control circle training among target nurses and is an effective model in training quality control circle on nurses.
9.Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation of Xueshuantong for Injection(Lyophilized) in Treatment of Acute Cerebral Infarction
Xuming ZHANG ; Hongjiao GENG ; Yi LIU ; Xin CUI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(15):131-141
ObjectiveTo systematically review the existing studies on Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) in the treatment of acute cerebral infarction(ACI), and to clarify the clinical value of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) through comprehensive clinical evaluation, so as to promote clinical rational drug use and relevant policy transformation. MethodEvidence of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) in terms of safety, effectiveness, economy, innovation, suitability, accessibility, traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) characteristics(6+1 dimensions) and information service was comprehensively collected. Evidence-based medicine, questionnaire survey, health technology assessment, pharmacoeconomic evaluation and other research methods were used, and the multi-criteria decision analysis model was used to measure each dimension, in order to comprehensively evaluate the clinical value of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized). ResultSpontaneous reporting system, Meta-analysis of adverse reactions, and active safety monitoring study showed that the main adverse reactions of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) were rash, pruritus, chest tightness, headache, dizziness and other general adverse reactions, the incidence of serious adverse reactions was judged to be rare, the known risk was small, the evidence was sufficient, and the safety evaluation was grade A. The results of Meta-analysis showed that Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) combined with conventional treatment for ACI was superior to conventional treatment in terms of improving neurological deficit score, improving daily activity score and clinical efficacy, and the effectiveness evaluation was grade B. The results of pharmacoeconomic evaluation showed that Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) combined with conventional treatment was relatively economic compared with conventional treatment alone, with the total clinical effective rate as the effect parameter, but the incremental effect was not significant, the economic evaluation was grade B. In addition to ACI and unstable angina of coronary heart disease, the drug also had good clinical efficacy in central retinal vein occlusion, and had a wider range of indications and awarded 16 patents, and its innovation evaluation was grade B. The suitability of medical personnel and patients was good without special technical and management requirements, and the suitability was evaluated as grade B. Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) had reasonable price, good affordability, certain prescription restrictions and general availability, the accessibility evaluation was grade B. Since the drug is an injection of effective parts of TCM, no grade evaluation of its TCM characteristics is conducted. The legal and non-legal information evaluation results of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) showed that all the information was complete and in accordance with the requirements of national standards. Based on the grade scores of the 6 dimensions, the clinical comprehensive evaluation of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) in the treatment of ACI was calculated as category B by CSC 2.0. ConclusionThe clinical value of Xueshuantong for injection(lyophilized) is good, and it is suggested that it can be directly translated into relevant policy outcomes for basic clinical medication management.
10.Comprehensive Evaluation of Clinical Evidence and Value of Feilike Mixture in Treatment of Acute Bronchitis with Phlegm-heat Invading Lung
Qiang ZHANG ; Zhifei WANG ; Yanming XIE ; Xin CUI ; Bowen SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):120-128
ObjectiveTo comprehensively evaluate the clinical value of Feilike mixture and provide a basis for the allocation of medical resources, rational drug use, and hospital procurement and supply of Chinese patent medicines. MethodWith the data from available studies and provided by drug manufacturers, the methods of evidence-based medicine, pharmacoeconomics, and health technology assessment were employed to construct a multi-criteria decision-making analysis framework from the "6+1" dimensions of safety, effectiveness, economy, innovation, suitability, accessibility, and characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The clinical evidence and value evaluation software of Chinese patent medicine, CSCv2.0, was used to comprehensively evaluate the clinical value of Feilike mixture. ResultBased on the existing clinical evidence, the following results were obtained. ① Safety: Multi-sources of evidence showed that Feilike mixture had little known risk and sufficient evidence, with the safety rated as grade A, which indicated good safety. ② Effectiveness: The systematic review and Meta-analysis showed that Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of bronchitis shortened the time to disappearance of cough compared with conventional Western medicine alone, with the evidence rated as grade B by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) system, which indicated high effectiveness. ③ Economy: From the perspective of health system, Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine was more economical than conventional Western medicine alone, and the quality evaluation of pharmacoeconomics rated the economy as grade B. ④ Innovation: Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine improved the clinical treatment effect and had innovation advantages compared with similar drugs. From the aspects of cultivation, identification of medicinal materials, and production, the sufficient supply and safety of medicinal materials can be ensured for Feilike mixture. This medicine was rated as grade B in terms of the medicinal material quality, preparation technology, and patents, which indicated good innovation. ⑤ Suitability: According to the results of the questionnaire survey, the usage of Feilike mixture was easy to be mastered and accepted by doctors and nurses, without special administration time, complex personalized treatment, and special technical and management requirements. It is convenient for patients to use, with convenient supply and storage, and weak influences of policy, publicity, and drug information. Therefore, the suitability of Feilike mixture was rated as grade B. ⑥ Accessibility: Among the similar Chinese patent medicines, Feilike mixture had a moderate price, high production capacity, wide sales coverage, wide coverage of hospitals, sustainable supply of medicinal materials, and low costs of treatment for acute bronchitis, with the accessibility rated as grade A. ⑦ TCM characteristics: Feilike mixture is composed of Scutellariae Radix, Peucedani Radix, Stemonae Radix, Gentianae Rhodanthae Herba, Scleromitrion diffusum, Firmiana platanifolia Radix, and Aster ageratoides, with reasonable compatibility. This formula is derived from the medical experience of Miao ethnic group, with rich experience in human use and the TCM characteristics rated as grade B. According to the evaluation results in the "6+1" dimensions, Feilike mixture was evaluated as class B, with a high clinical value. ConclusionAccording to the existing clinical evidence, compared with conventional Western medicine alone, Feilike mixture combined with conventional Western medicine demonstrates a high clinical value and prominent TCM characteristics in the treatment of acute bronchitis with phlegm-heat invading lung. It is suggested that it should be translated into the basic clinical drug management policy results according to the conditions.