1.Clinical observation and cost-effectiveness of warfarin and aspirin for ischemic stroke prevention in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;(34):11-13
Objective To study warfarin and aspirin for ischemic stroke prevention in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation.Methods Fifty-three elderly patients with atrial fibrillation from January 2007 to December 2009 were enrolled in this study.All patients were divided into two groups by random digits table method:warfarin group treated with warfarin and aspirin group treated with aspirin.Incidence rate of ischemic stroke,side effect and cost-effectiveness were compared between two groups.Results Forty-nine patients were followed up,the dropout rate was 7.5%(4/53),28 patients in warfarin group,21 patients in aspirin group.Incidence rate of ischemic stroke in warfarin and aspirin group was 3.6%(1/28) and 28.6%(6/21),and there was significant difference (x2 =4.28,P <0.05).No significant difference was observed for side effect between two groups (x2 =0.07,P > 0.05).For cost-effectiveness analysis,the ratio of cost-effectiveness was 16.3 yuan and 10.4 yuan in warfarin and aspirin group respectively,and there was significant difference (P < 0.05).Conclusion Warfarin is more effective for ischemic stroke prevention in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation,but costs more than aspirin.
2.Polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer carrying chondrocytes for repair of allogeneic laryngeal cartilage defects
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2015;(38):6140-6144
BACKGROUND:Laryngeal cartilage defect has a higher incidence, mainly presenting with pain, sweling, and dysfunction after onset. Currently, surgical treatment is the most used in clinical treatment of laryngeal cartilage defect. Although conventional materials can effectively improve symptoms, there is a poor long-term efficacy. In recent years, there are many clinical studies on cartilage tissue engineering, but less about the actual use in the otorhinolaryngology department.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer carrying chondrocytes on the repair of alogeneic laryngeal cartilage defects.
METHODS:Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHH) served as the extracelular matrix. Tissue engineering technology was used to prepare cel-material composite. Primary tissue-engineered cartilage tissue was transplanted directly into rabbit thyroid cartilage defect (experimental group A), or implanted into a more mature tissue-engineered cartilage for the repair of thyroid cartilage defect (experimental group B). In the experiment, PHBHH group and simple chondrocyte group were set as controls. Repairing effects on thyroid cartilage defect were evaluated through gross and histological observation.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Chondrocytes in the primary tissue-engineered cartilage tissues were beaded under scanning electron microscope, and after 4 weeks of culture, a large amount of jely-shaped substrates were visible. Findings from electron microscope observation showed that the cels were distributed on the surface of composite material and cavernous voids, displaying a plurality of smal round projections. Surgical treatment was successful in al the rabbits, and there was no dyspnea and eating difficulties after surgery. One rabbit appeared to have brief wheezing in the experimental group A, two rabbits died of diarrhea in the experimental B group at 2 weeks after surgery. PHBHH composite carrying chondrocytes had certain hardness. At 4 weeks after subcutaneous implantation, mature cels were shaped as white sheets, and the material had elasticity. After 4 and 8 weeks, the space between repair zone and original cartilage tissue was smooth and plain, but the repair zone was colored yelow. In the simple PHBHH and chondrocyte groups, the repair zones were both depressed, only the connective tissues could be seen. Rabbits in the two experimental groups showed less adverse reactions compared with the two control groups (P < 0.05). These findings indicate that PHBHH composite carrying chondrocytes has better effects to repair alogeneic laryngeal cartilage defects.
3.Determination of anthraquinone components in Shaotangshang Gel by HPLC
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(08):-
AIM: To establish the method of determining five anthraquinone components in Shaotangshang Gel(Rhizoma Coptidis,Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis,Radix et Rhizoma Rhei,etc.). METHODS:HPLC was used to determine emodin,chrysophanol,rhein,physcion,alone-emodin in Shaotangshang Gel.The separation was performed on Yilited-C_(18) Column with MeOH-phosphate acid(0.1%)(80∶20) as the modile phase,the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and detection wavelength was set at 430 nm. RESULTS: The resolution and the linearity of the method were good with the average recoveries and RSD values of emoldin,chrysophanol,rhein,physcion,aloe-(emodin) of(98.0%),1.3%;97.1%,1.8%;97.8%,1.5%;97.4%,1.7%;96.7%,1.2% respectively.CONCLUSION: This method is sensitive,accurate and can be used for the quality control of Shaotangshang Gel.
4.Curative Effect of Recombinate Erythropoietin Administered by Different Routes for Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
China Pharmacy 2005;0(23):-
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the curative efficacy of recombinate erythropoietin(r-HuEPO) administered through different route for patients receiving hemodialysis.METHODS: 40 patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis(MHD) were randomized into subcutaneous injection group and intravenous injection group.The hemoglobin(Hb),hematokrit(Hct) and the adverse effect within 12 weeks were observed.RESULTS: The Hb/Hct level of the two groups increased with the prolonging of treatment,which increased significantly at 8 weeks and 12 weeks as compared with before treatment(P
5.Analysis on results of blood test for first-time blood donation volunteers and mutual-aid blood donors in Anyang area
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(18):2659-2660
Objective To analyze results of blood test for first‐time blood donation volunteers and mutual‐aid blood donors in Anyang area ,in order to improve cognition of characteristics of different blood donors and safety of blood transfusion .Methods A total of 31 363 cases of first‐time blood donation volunteers(first‐time blood donation group) and 1 046 cases of mutual‐aid blood donors(control group) from January to December 2013 in Anyang area were collected .The results of blood tests were compared and related factors affected qualities of blood were analysed .Results A total of 1 160 cases of donors in the first‐time blood donation group were failed to pass the blood test and the unqualified rate was 3 .70% ,in the control group 17 cases of donors failed to pass the blood test and the unqualified rate was 1 .62% ;the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .The test results of unqual‐ified blood samples shown that in the first‐time blood donation group the constituent ratios of alanine aminotransferase(ALT) ,anti‐body to hepatitis C virus(anti‐HCV) ,antibody to human immunodeficiency virus(anti‐HIV) ,hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) and syphilis positive blood donors were 37 .67% ,12 .59% ,8 .79% ,31 .38% and 9 .57% respectively ,and those in the control group were 29 .41% ,17 .65% ,5 .88% ,35 .30% and 11 .76% respectively .The constituent ratio of ALT positive blood donors between the two groups had statistically significant difference(P<0 .05) .There were statistically significant differences in gender ,age and occu‐pations between unqualified blood donors in the two groups(P<0 .05) .Conclusion The first‐time blood donation volunteers might have relatively higher unqualified rate in blood test ,it is necessary to enhance blood screening and management before transfusion , in order to ensure safety of blood transfusion .
6.Initial study on gemcitabine with lipiodol emulsion in the treatment of advance dliver cancer
Xizhong WU ; Jiang YAN ; Yanping CHEN
China Oncology 1998;0(01):-
Purpose:To investigate the feasibility of Gemci tabine with Lipiodol Emulsion for treatment of advanced liver cancer and its si de-effects.Methods:31 advanced liver cancer cases were treated with Gemcit abine with Lipiodol Emulsion for arterial embolijation some were treated with ar terial infusion chemotherapy.Early therapeutic effect and side-effects were eva luated after the first initial therapy. Results:In 31 patients ,4 patients were liver metastases from l ung carcinoma,8 patients were liver metastases from pancreatic carcinoma ,7 pati ents were liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma,12 patients were primary ma ssive liver cancer After the first treatment,the symptoms of gastrc pain and app etite were ameliorated,more over,the side-effects (omit,heart toxicity ,myelosu ppression) was slight. Conclusions:treatment using gemcitabine with lipiodol emulsion for arterial emboliyation and arterial infusion for chemtherapy in advanced live r cancer is not only safe but also improves the patients' quality of life.The r esults suggested that the treatment is mild in toxicity.
7.Relationship between Serum MMP-9 ,Gal-3 ,TGF-β1 and Pulmonary Function in Children with Bronchial Asthma
Yanping FAN ; Jiaqi YI ; Min WU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(4):76-79
Objective To study the relationship between serum MMP-9,Gal-3,TGF-β1 and lung function in children with bronchial asthma.Methods The serum levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9),serum galectin-3 (MMP-9),serum metalloproteinase-3 (MMP 9) and serum albumin were measured in 218 pediatric children between March 1,2012 and August 31,2016 in Shenzhen Longhua New District People's Hospital pediatric outpatient clinic.FEV1%,FEV1/FVC and FEF50 were measured and compared respectively with the index data of the control group.The lung function of the children was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).Mild group and severe group children above.Results Serum levels measured in 218 children (F=35.34,46.51,56.73,all P<0.05).The data of any two groups also showed statistical difference after q test,and the difference was statistically significant (FEV1 %),1-second forced expiratory volume/forced vital capacity percentage (FEV1/FVC),forced expiratory 50% (FEF50) of the first-second forced expiratory volume/forced expiratory volume of 1 second (F=78.13,52.69,26.24,all P<0.05).After the q test,the data of any two groups were analyzed by ANOVA.Between the data were also statistically significant differences.Conclusion MM-9,Gal-3 and TGFβ1 in bronchoalveolar lavage and the degree of pulmonary function decline have close ties.
8.Histological characteristics of the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament with repetitive freeze-thawing allogenic Achilles tendon
Ming TIAN ; Jiakuo YU ; Yanping WU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(16):2546-2551
BACKGROUND: Thawed allografts are usually discarded for various reasons. Whether these discarded allografts can be refrozen for later use and their histological changes in vivo have not been reported. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the histological characteristics of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed with the repetitive freeze-thawing allogenic Achilles tendon in New Zealand white rabbits. METHODS: Allogenic Achilles tendons were harvested from adult male New Zealand white rabbits, and were stored at -8 ℃ and thawed at 20 ℃ for 1, 2, 3 and 10 times, respectively, after sealed package and 60Co irradiation. Twenty-four adult male New Zealand white rabbits were enrolled: the left and right knees of 12 rabbits were respectively reconstructed with 1 (control group) and 2 times of freeze-thawing allogenic Achilles tendon, and another 12 rabbits underwent reconstruction with 3 and 10 times of freeze-thawing allogenic Achilles tendon, respectively. Three specimens from each group were evaluated with modified histology grading scores at 6, 12 and 24 weeks to assess the cell morphology, cell quantity, matrix staining intensity, fibrocartilage formation, new bone formation, tendon healing and cartilage injury. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The cell morphology, matrix staining intensity and total scores of the 10 times group were significantly higher than those of the other groups at 6 weeks (P < 0.05), but other parameters showed no significant differences among groups (P > 0.05). ACL reconstructed with 10 times of repetitive freeze-thawing allogenic Achilles tendons had higher histological scores at 6 weeks after modeling, but no significant differences were shown at 12 and 24 weeks after modeling. To conclude, our study only testifies better histological scores on the multiple times of freezethawing Achilles tendon than the less times of freeze-thawing Achilles tendon at the early period after operation.
9.The practice and thinking for the general practitioners’ contracted service in Zhejiang Province
Xiaoxia JIANG ; Ling HU ; Yanping WU
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;8(12):52-55
In 2012, the contracted service with the general practitioners ( rural doctors) was implemented in Zhejiang Province. This paper conducted an analysis on the existing problems in the contracted service from three as-pects of policy background, policy objective, main measures and the following suggestions have been put forward:Strengthening the whole family team of doctors and information construction, and improving the multi sectoral coopera-tion mechanism in order to establish the classified diagnosis and treatment system as targeted to lay a good foundation.
10.Effect of microRNA-129 expression on proliferation,apoptosis and cell cycle of esophageal squamous cell cancer and its possible molecular mechanism
Qingfeng LI ; Yanping GAO ; Mianhua WU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2016;30(5):532-538
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of microRNA-129(miR-129)expression on malignant phenotypes of esophageal squamous cell cancer(ESCC) cells and its possible molecular mechanisms. METHODS The constructed miR-129-overexpressed vector (pGCMV/EGFP/miR-129) and negative control vector (pGCMV/EGFP/miR-NC) were stably transfected into ESCC cell lines (Eca109 and EC9706),respectively. Quantitative real-time PCR(qRT-PCR)was performed to detect the expression of miR-129. MTT and flow cytometry(FCM)assays were performed to analyze the effects of miR-129 on proliferation, cell cycle and apoptosis of ESCC cells. Furthermore,a luciferase reporter vector with the putative B-cell lymphoma-2(Bcl-2)3′-untranslated region(pLUC/Bcl-2-3′-UTR-wt and pLUC/Bcl-2-3′-UTR-mut)was constructed to explore whether Bcl-2 was a direct target gene of miR-129 by detecting luciferase activity. Next,Western blotting was performed to detect the expression of Bcl-2, cleaved caspase 3 and total caspase 3 proteins. RESULTS Overexpression of miR-129 significantly inhibited proliferation(P<0.01),induced cell arrest in G0/G1 phase(P<0.05)and enhanced apoptosis (P<0.05)in ESCC cells. Luciferase reporter assay indicated that Bcl-2 was identified as a direct target gene of miR-129. Results of Western blotting showed that overexpression of miR-129 significantly reduced the expression of Bcl-2 protein and increased the expression of cleaved caspase 3 protein,but induced no changes in total caspase 3 protein in ESCC cells. CONCLUSION miR-129 functions as a tumor suppressor in ESCC cells by targeting Bcl-2 gene. Therefore,miR-129 will be a potential molecular target for the treatment of human ESCC.