1.Effects of electro-acupuncture combined with bone marrow stromal cell transplantation on recovery of neurological function in rats with spinal cord injury
Li ZHANG ; Donglin XIONG ; Kuihao CHEN ; Rongrong WANG ; Yingxiang MIAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(27):5217-5220
BACKGROUND: The study indicated that directed neural differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) was associated with changes in local micro-environment in injured spinal cord following cerebral ischemia, in particular neurotrophic factor induction. Group pre-test has confirmed that acupuncture can increase the expression of vadous cytokines and neurotrophic factors to promote nerve regeneration and repair.OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects of electro-acupuncture combined with BMSC kansplantaUon on recovery of neurological function in rats with spinal cord injury.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Randomized controlled animal experiments were performed at the Laboratory of Cell Biology,Harbin Medical University from March 2005 to July 2006.MATERIALS: A total of 80 pure healthy Sprague Dawley rats were selected. Eight were used for the isolation and culture of BMSCs, and the remaining 72 rats were equally and randomly divided into 4 groups: blank control group, cell transplantation group, electro-acupuncture group, and combination group. KWD-80811 pulse-type apparatus was produced by the third radio factory in Jiangsu Wujin production.METHODS: In vitro isolation and culture of the third passage of BMSCs were obtained and labeled by BrdU at hour 72 before transplantation, and BMSCs at 1 ×10 11/L were harvested for usa. Rat models of spinal cord injury were established in each group.Following model establishment, BMSC suspension was injected into the injured spinal cord near the junction of the gray matter and white matter in the cell transplantation group, totally 6 × 10<'5> cells. The same volume of phosphate buffer saline was infused into rats of the blank control group by the same method. In the electro-acupuncture group, at hour 24 after the successful model establishment, Jiaji Electroacupuncture Electroacupuncture instrument treatment was performed by pulse electro-acupuncture apparatus at 3.0-4.0 mm from median line in the upper and lower end of the spinous process vertebral body adjacent to open space for 20 minutes, once a day. In the combination group, rats underwent BMSC transplantation + Jiaji electro-acupuncture treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: After transplantation for 3, 7, 14 days, neurological conditions were assessed by combined behavioral scores in rats with spinal cord injury. Glial fibrillary acidic protein and neuron-specific enolase expression was measured in BrdU-labeled BMSCs by immuno-double-labeling method.RESULTS: 3, 7, 14 days after injury, compared with the blank control group, significant differences in combined behavioral scores were determined in the call transplantation group, electro-acupuncture group, and combination group (P <0.05, 0.05, 0.01).The recovery of neurological function was significantly greater in the combination group than in the cell transplantation and electro-acupuncture groups (P < 0.05). No significant difference was detected between the cell transplantation group and the electro-acupunctura group (P > 0.05). Compared with blank control group, spinal cord structure was relatively complete in the cell transplantation group and electro-acupuncture group. The structure was more integrity in the combination group. Bone marrow stromal cell transplantation presented the organization BrdU-labeled cells in the lesion and the surrounding area, with obvious aggregation and survival. At day 14 following cell transplantation, positive rates of neuron-specific enolase and glial fibrillary acidic protein were respectively 7.2% and 1.5% in the call transplantation group, 7.9% and 2.1% in the combination group.CONCLUSION: The BMSCs after transplantation can survive in the host body. Electro-acupuncture could promote the differentiation of BMSCs into neural cells. Combination of electro-acupuncture and BMSC transplantation can significantly improve the motor and sensory function in rats with spinal cord injury.
2.The hemodynamic changes after multiple firearm injuries in a swine model
Xingdong YANG ; Zhanliang LI ; Lianrong LU ; Yong YU ; Yingxiang YANG ;
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2001;0(07):-
ObjectiveTo investigate the hemodynamic changes after multiple firearm injuries in a swine model. Methods Twelve pigs were divided into 2 groups randomly, with control group ( n =6) subjected to catheterization only. Multiple trauma group ( n =6) was subjected to tangential fracture of parietal bone and comminuted fractures of bilateral femora (ISS≥16) using 5 8 mm bullets. The hemodynamic changes, including MAP, PAP, PAWP, CO, SVRI and portal vein blood flow, were observed at different time intervals up to 72 h after trauma or catheterization. At the same time, gastric pHi was measured as well. Results Compared with control group pigs in multiple trauma group suffered a hyperdynamic circulation developed at 48~72 hours. The cardiac output rose and vascular resistance declined obviously. The pulmonary artery pressure and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure elevated significantly. Mean artery pressure, portal vein blood flow and gastric pHi declined significantly. Conclusion Without severe blood loss and hemorrhagic shock, the decrease of portal vein blood flow and viscera underperfusion still took place after multiple firearm injuries.
3.Expression andsignificance of miR-155 in psoriasis vulgaris
Qi HE ; Xianming PI ; Quan SHI ; Jiawen LI ; Yingxiang YANG ; Hongxiang CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(6):900-903
Objective Toexplore the expression and significance of microRNA-155 (miR-155) in psoriasis vulgaris. Methods Areal-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) method with TaqMan probe technology was performed to detect miR-155 expression in skin lesion area and nonskinlesionalarea of 35 patients with psoriasis vulgaris , compared with that of 30 normal controls. The correlations among miR-155 expression, psoriasis area and severity index (PASI) score and Interleukin-17A(IL-17A)expression were studied. Results The expressions of miR-155 and IL-17A in lesional and non-lesionalgroups were higher than that of control group (all P < 0.01). Also expressions in lesional skin were higher than non-lesional skin (both P < 0.01). In skin lesion group, significant positive correlations existed betweenmiR-155 or IL-17A expression and PASI score as well as miR-155 and IL-17A expression (all P < 0.05). Conclusions Up-expression of miR-155 was relevant to psoriasis development , which is related withthe hyperfunctionof Th17 cells in psoriasis.
4.Expression and significance of IL-37 and proinflammatory cytokines in peripheral blood of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris before and after treatment
Qi HE ; Xianming PI ; Quan SHI ; Hongxiang CHEN ; Jiawen LI ; Yingxiang YANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(8):1261-1264
Objective To explore the expression alteration and significance of inteleukin (IL)-37 in pso-riasis valguris (PV) patients. Methods Patients with PV had been treated with oral acitretin for 8 weeks. PASI score, ELISA and qRT-PCR were used to exam the data of 38 patients (PV group) and 32 controls (control group). Results IL-37 in PV group was significantly higher than that in control group (P < 0.001) and IL-37 changed slightly after 4 weeks of treatment(P > 0.05) but decreased obviously after 8 weeks(P < 0.001). Signif-icant correlations existed among PASI scores, IL-37, IFN-γ and IL-17, as well as among IL-37 and IFN-γ, IL-17 (P < 0.05). Conclusions The increase of IL-37 is relevant to PV development and is associated with pa-tients’ conditions, IFN-γ and IL-17 but the alteration of IL-37 is not related with IL-4.
5.Comparison of single-bundle and double-bundle autografts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Jie TAN ; Xiaobing FENG ; Jianhua QU ; Changjie WU ; Xindong ZHAO ; Yingxiang LI ; Bangkai YAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(42):6817-6821
BACKGROUND:Different weaving methods of autologous tendon lead to various treatment efficacies on cruciate ligament rupture, but the preferred method is stil controversial.
OBJECTIVE:To comparatively analyze the clinical efficacy of single-bundle and double-bundle autografts on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 48 cases of anterior cruciate ligament rupture was performed. According to the composition of graft beam, these 48 patients were divided into two groups:double-bundle group (n=24) and single-bundle group (n=24). Al surgical patients underwent autologous anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by arthroscopy, and were fol owed up for at least 6 months. The function of knee joint after operation was comprehensively analyzed through IKDC and Lysholm scores.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Al of the patients (n=48) exhibited no joint complications postoperatively, such as intra-articular infection, joint effusion and incision inflammation. The IKDC scores and Lysholm scores in the double-bundle group were better than those in the single-bundle group, but there was no statistical y significant difference (P>0.05). This study demonstrated that single-bundle and double-bundle autografts both have good curative effects on anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by arthroscopy. But in contrast, the curative effects of double-bundle autografts are better.
6.The value of inflammatory markers combined with tumor markers in the diagnosis of torsion of mature ovarian teratoma
Shanyu HUANG ; Wenhui PENG ; Huiyun JIANG ; Yingxiang WANG ; Xiaomao LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2020;22(11):1681-1685
Objective:To investigate the diagnostic efficacy of inflammatory biomarkers [neutrophil/lymphocyte (NLR), monocyte/lymphocyte (MLR), platelet/lymphocyte (PLR)] combined with tumor markers [carbohydrate antigen (CA)125, CA199] in mature cystic teratoma (MCT) patients possess torsion.Methods:The clinical data of patients with MCT diagnosed by surgery and pathology in the third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University from March 2013 to October 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 31 MCT patients with torsion were included in observation group , another 101 MCT patients without torsion were assigned to the control group.Clinical characteristics and the levels of NLR, MLR, PLR, CA125, CA199 were assessed and analyzed.Results:The inflammatory biomarkers (NLR, MLR, PLR) and tumor markers (CA125) in the observation group were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.05). Univariate regression analysis was used to screen variables with statistical significance, including NLR, PLR, CA125 and CA199 ( P<0.05), and multivariate logistic regression was used to construct a prediction model for diagnose MCT patients with torsion , which combined NLR and CA199 ( P<0.05). The area under curve (AUC) of NLR, PLR, CA125, CA199 and the combined prediction models of NLR and CA199 were 0.83, 0.72, 0.69, 0.60 and 0.86, respectively. Among them, the joint prediction model of NLR and CA199 had the highest diagnostic efficiency, with a sensitivity of 77.42% and a specificity of 82.18% ( P<0.05). In the observation group, the accuracy of combined prediction model of NLR and CA199 in the diagnosis of MCT pedicle torsion was higher than that of ultrasound (87.10% vs 61.29%), but according to the clinical symptoms and ultrasonic examination, 90.32% of the patients were diagnosed as MCT pedicle torsion. Conclusions:The inflammatory biomarkers and tumor markers have useful clinical significance in the diagnosis of MCT with torsion, especially the combine measurement of NLR and CA199. Associated with the patient's symptoms, signs, examination included doppler ultrasound may assist in improving the diagnostic accuracy .
7.Sequential transcatheter arterial chemoembolization and selective portal vein embolization before major hepatectomy for large hepatocellular carcinoma: a pilot study
Wenchao ZHAO ; Yintao WU ; Yingxiang YANG ; Yang AN ; Nianxin XIA ; Peng LIU ; Jianyong ZHU ; Che LIU ; Hong ZHANG ; Jingbo LI ; Baoan QIU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2021;27(3):164-168
Objective:To preliminarily study the feasibility, safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with selective portal vein embolization (SPVE) before surgical resection in the treatment of large liver cancer.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on the clinical data of 17 patients with large liver cancer treated with TACE combined with SPVE from January 2016 to December 2019 at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, the Sixth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital. The study included 15 males and 2 females, aged (59.17±10.30) years. The levels of alanine aminotransferase, tumor changes and patient survival were analyzed before operation, after TACE, and after SPVE.Results:Among the 17 patients, the levels of alanine aminotransferase on the 1st and 3rd day after SPVE was significantly higher than those after TACE [191.4 (30.5-1966.4) IU/L vs 125.3 (35.7-846.2) IU/L on the first day, and 298.5 (24.6-1334.2) IU/L vs 208.6 (21.6-775.6) IU/L on the 3rd day], all P<0.05. One month after the two combined embolism, among the 6 patients with a tumor diameter of 5-10 cm, 2 patients (33.3%) had complete remission, 3 patients (50.0%) had partial remission, and 1 patients (16.6%) had stable disease. For the tumor’s longest diameter, among the 11 patients with tumors >10 cm, 1 patient had complete remission (9.1%), 4 patients had partial remission (36.4%), 5 patients had stable diseases (45.5%), and 1 patient had disease progression (9.1%). Eventually, 11 patients underwent surgical exploration. The median residual liver volume before treatment was 329.5 (284.9-365.7) ml, and after the combined procedure 415.6 (354.7-718.8) ml. The median hyperplasia ratio was 28.1% (14.1%-51.3%). Eight patients finally underwent surgical resection. There was no death in the perioperative periods. The median tumor-free survival time was 17 (7-42) months, and the median survival time was 27 (7-42) months. Conclusion:For patients with large liver cancer with insufficient remnant liver volume, preoperative TACE+ SPVE has certain value in controlling tumor progression, promoting remnant liver hyperplasia, increasing surgical resection rate and improving prognosis.
8.Mental health status and intervention strategies of fathers in neonatal intensive care unit:a scoping review
Yingxiang CHEN ; Jing SUN ; Ying YANG ; Yang LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(33):2634-2641
Objective:To understand the mental health status of fathers in neonatal intensive care unit and the intervention strategies for fathers′ mental health problems.Methods:Using the scoping review method as a framework, the studies on the mental health status of fathers with NICU in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CNKI, WanFang Data, VIP and CBM were searched. The included studies were summarized and analyzed. The search time was from the database establishment to 30 August 2022. The content of literature extraction included author, country, publication time, research type, sample size, research variables, research content, and research results.Results:A total of twenty-five articles were included. Among them,11 literatures reported the mental health status of fathers of children in neonatal intensive care unit. Fathers experienced both negative and positive psychological changes after admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress, sadness, and post-traumatic growth. Fourteen articles involved intervention strategies for mental health problems of fathers. Intervention strategies include enhancing social support (emotional support, peer support), stress management training (written disclosure, relaxation training, mindfulness therapy), information support, family integrated care (accompanied visits, kangaroo care).Conclusions:The admission of a newborn to the intensive care unit has caused many psychological problems for the father. However, there is still a lack of intervention strategies for fathers′ mental health problems, and it is still necessary for medical staff to take corresponding intervention measures according to fathers′ needs.
9.Prediction of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with abnormal course of fetal superior mesenteric artery detected by ultrasound in first-trimester
Xin YANG ; Siqi LI ; Xiaowei SU ; Yingying LIANG ; Yingxiang CAI ; Ruomin CHEN ; Jiaen LIANG ; Huanling LIU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2019;22(8):587-590
Objective To investigate the clinical value of abnormal course of fetal superior mesenteric arteries (SMA) detected by ultrasound during the first trimester (11-13+6 weeks) in predicting congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Methods This study enrolled women who underwent fetal nuchal translucency (NT) screening during the first trimester in Central Hospital of Panyu District from March to December 2017. Low-speed high-definition flow imaging was used to observe the course of fetal SMA, and it was regarded as abnormal when the angle between SMA and abdominal aorta >90°. Once abnormal course of the SMA was suspected, the position of fetal thoracic cavity and abdominal organs would be scanned carefully. Furthermore, ultrasound examinations would be repeated at 16-18, 20-24, 28-32 and 37-40 weeks of gestation. Fetus diagnosed as CDH by ultrasound would be scheduled for MRI or autopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Pregnancy outcomes of all cases were followed up by telephone. Descriptive statistical analysis was used in this study. Results A total of 6 899 gravidas (6 964 fetuses) underwent NT scan during the first trimester were enrolled and the SMA of all fetuses were successfully displayed. Three cases with abnormal course of the SMA were identified. Two of them were diagnosed with left CDH at 17+ and 23+ weeks of gestation, which was confirmed by autopsy after termination of pregnancy, and the other one terminated pregnancy in first trimester due to a large omphalocele. Among the 6 961 fetuses with normal SMA, the pregnancy outcomes of 6 120 were successfully followed up, only one of which was found to have left CDH at 32 gestational weeks by ultrasound examination, and was later confirmed by neonatal MRI after delivery. No other fetal CDH was detected. Conclusions Abnormal course of the SMA identified in early pregnancy may be a simple and effective indicator for CDH that allow early intervention and treatment.
10.Obstacle analysis of evidence-based nursing application of standardized management of stress hyperglycemia during perioperative period in gastrointestinal tumor patients
Min FU ; Ting WANG ; Shaohua HU ; Lihua ZHOU ; Yinguang FAN ; Yingxiang LI ; Zhouyi SU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(3):222-228
Objective:To carry out evidence-based nursing for standardized management of stress hyperglycemia in perioperative period of gastrointestinal tumor patients, and to formulate indicators, analyze obstacles and promoting factors, formulate action strategies.Methods:Guided by the Johns Hopkins evidence-based nursing model, evidence were searched, evaluated and summarized. Clinical indicators and review methods were formulated to carry out quality review. From November 2021 to April 2022, the medical staff and patients in the gastrointestinal surgery department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University who met the inclusion criteria were conducted, and the incidence of compliance rate was calculated. Based on the results of the baseline review, the obstacles and contributing factors were analyzed.Results:A total of 26 pieces of best evidence were included and 14 indicators were formulated for 48 medical staff and 45 patients to clinical review, among which the compliance rate of 7 indicators was less than 60%. The main obstacle factors were lack of procedures and instruments for management of perioperative stress hyperglycemia in gastrointestinal tumor patients, lack of knowledge of medical staff, etc. The main promoting factors were organizational support, good atmosphere of medical team cooperation, strong willingness to change, etc.Conclusions:There is a big gap between the clinical practice and the best evidence of perioperative stress hyperglycemia management in patients with gastrointestinal tumor. Action strategies should be put forward for obstacles and promoting factors to promote evidence transformation.