1.Economic Loss due to Hospital Infection: A Case Control Study
Wenhua YI ; Yongcheng ZHANG ; Rouling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2004;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the direct economic loss caused by hospital infection.METHODS A case-control study was adopted to analyze the direct economic loss due to hospital infection and longer stay in hospital.RESULTS The average economic loss due to hospital infection was RMB 7 538 yuans per case.The infection of(respiratory) system disease caused the highest economic loss among the diseases of different systems with the(average) loss of RMB 15 197 yuans per case.And the loss due to septicemia was the highest than other sites of infection,with average loss of RMB 11 150 yuans per case.The average time of stay in hospital was 9.34 days per(case).CONCLUSIONS Hospital infection can increase the patients′economic burden,prolong the time of(hospitalization).Therefore,it is of great economic and social benefit to prevent and control hospital infection.
2.Role of the Ca2 +/CaN-NFATc signal pathway in the proliferation and activation of lymphocyte in asthmatic rats
Caiping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;14(7):910-913,916
Objective To evaluate the effect of the activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc on the activation and prolfferation of lymphocyte in asthmatic rats.Methods The rats of the asthma group and the CsA group were sensitized and challenged by ovalbumin.So did the control group with saline instead.Lymphocyte was separated from spleen and cultured for 24 hours,and PHA-p (5 μg/ml) was added to the culture medium in every group,CsA ( 1.0 μg/ml) was added to the CsA group,respectively.The concentration of [ Ca2+ ] i,the activity of CaN,the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc and Cyclin E in T lymphocyte were assayed.The level of IL-4 and IL-2 in culture supernatants was measured,and the cell cycle distribution of lymphocyte was analyzed.ResultsWhen compared to the control group,the activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc [ (81.21 4-14.39) vs (63.66 ±9.02) ] was increased and the protein expression of CyclinE [ (0.9327 ±0.0370) vs (0.8374 ±0.0637) ] was higher in Lymphocyte of the asthma group ( P<0.05,P <0.01,respectively).The percentage of lymphocyte in the S phase [ (7.8600±2.8241) vs (4.0270 ± 1.8650) ] and S + G2/M phase [ ( 10.6700±3.3850) vs (5.8740 ± 1.4389) ] was higher;however,the percentage of G0/G1 phase [ (89.3300 ± 3.3850) vs (94.1260± 1.4389 )] was lower in asthma group ( all P < 0.01 ).The level of IL-4 [ ( 1.55 ± 0.19) pg/ml vs (0.99 ± 0.12 ) pg/ml ] and the IL-4/ IL-2 ratio [ (0.81 ±0.12) vs (0.49 ±0.49) ] in culture supernatants of the asthma group were higher than those of the control group ( all P <0.01 ).While the activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc (47.19 ±7.16)was decreased and the protein expression of Cyclin E (0.6840 ± 0.0485 ) was reduced in lymphocyte in CsA group(all P <0.01 ),the percentage of lymphocyte in the S phase (4.8600 ± 1.9595) and S + G2/M phase (7.9900 ± 1.9405) was decreased and the percentage of G0/G1 phase (92.2100 ± 1.9267) was increased ( all P < 0.05 ),and the level of IL-4 (0.47 ± 0.09 ) pg/ml and the ratio of IL-4/ IL-2 (0.78 ±0.20) was lower in culture supernatants in the CsA group than that of the asthma group( all P < 0.01 ).There was a positive correlation between the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc and the protein expression of CyclinE in Lymphocyte,so did between the protein expression of NFATc and the level of IL-4 in culture supernatants( r =0.711,P <0.01 and r =0.749,P <0.01.respectively).Conclusions The activity of Ca2+/CaN-NFATc was increased in lymphocyte of the asthmatic rats.Its increasing might result in the imbalance of Th1/Th2 by promoting the expression of IL-4 and might lead to the proliferation of lymphocyte by promoting the Cyclin E expression.
3.Locking compression plate for treatment of unstable distal radius fractures
Zhaojie LIU ; Yinguang ZHANG ; Yongcheng HU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2011;27(8):698-702
ObjectiveTo explore the application and outcome of locking compression plate in the treatment of unstable distal radius fracture.Methods From January 2006 to December 2008,eighty-two patients with consecutive unstable distal radius fractures were preformed with open reduction and locking compression plate fixation by volar, dorsal or bilateral approaches. There were 31 males (bilateral fractures in two patients) and 49 females with an average age of 51 years (range, 17-74 years).According to AO/OTA criterion, there were seven patientswith type A3 fractures, four with type B 1, 12with type B2, 10 with type B3, 16 with type C1, 21 with type C2 and 12 with type C3. The locking plate fixations through simple volar approach was performed in 61 patients, fixations through dorsal approach in 12, volar 1/3 radius cylindrical steel plate fixation through volar and dorsal approach in five, bilateral fixations through volar and dorsal approaches in four. Furthermore, the external fixator was used in 19 patients, fixation of the ulna fractures in seven, and bone graft in 39. ResultsThe patients were followed up for average 20.7 months ( range, 1-4 years), which showed postoperative complications including bubble appearing around the incision in three patients, infection in one, median nerve injury in three, screws penetrating into extensor compartment in four, threads penetrating into radiocarpal joint because of reduction loss in two, rejection in one and traumatic arthritis in seven. According to the Cooney criterion, the result was excellent in 56 pateints, good in 19, fair in six and poor in one, with excellence rate of 91%. Conclusions The locking compression plate can provide firm fixation and allow early functional exercise and hence is suitable for unstable distal radius fracture especially the osteoporosis patients with comminuted compression fracture.
4.Influence of the cigarette smoke in the airway inflammation and pulmonary function of the asthmatic patients
Caiping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(25):4-7
ObjectiveTo explore the influence of the cigarette smoke in the airway inflammation and pulmonary function of the asthmatic patients. MethodsTwenty-five cases of asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure, 22 cases of asthmatic patients without cigarette smoke exposure and 20 cases of normal control persons were involved in this study. The proportion of various inflammatory cells in the induced sputum, the levels of serum interleukin (IL)-8 and IL-4 and lung function (FEV1% expected value,FEV1/FVC% ) were detected. ResultsThe infiltrating of neutrophils was primarily found in sputum of the asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure, but the infiltrating of eosinophils was mainly in sputum of the asthmatic patients without cigarette smoke exposure. The levels of serum IL-8 and IL-4 of peripheral blood of asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure[(277.02 ±71.37), (171.69 ±31.01) ng/L] were significantly higher than those in asthmatic patients without cigarette smoke exposure[(158.88 ± 21.95 ),( 111.42 ± 21.69 ) ng/L] and normal control persons [( 116.78 ± 71.37 ), (73.94 ± 15.72 ) ng/L] (P < 0.01 ).The FEV1% expected value and FEV1/FVC% of the asthmatic patients with cigarette smoke exposure [(51.12 ± 13.30) %, ( 49.16 ± 11.09 )%] was lower than those of asthmatic patients without cigarette smokeexposure [(81.81 ± 5.82)%, (79.00 ± 3.86)%] and normal control persona [(95.50 ± 10.11 )%, (83.18 ±6.04)%] (P < 0.01 ). The level of serum IL-8 was positively correlated to the neutrophils percentage in the induced sputum (r =0.742,P< 0.01 ) ,while negatively correlated to the FEV1% expected value(r =-0.739,P < 0.01 ). ConclusionCigarette smoke may influence the airway inflammation of the asthmatic patients and accelerate the deterioration of their lung function by promoting the producing of IL-8.
5.Ultrasound guided excision of breast benign disease
Yongcheng ZHANG ; Yan YANG ; Dongmei YAN
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2009;3(4):243-244
Objective To investigate the value of minimal invasion technique in treatment of breast benign disease.Methods 204 benign breast tumors of 74 women were completely excised by using Mammotome or VACORA.Results 108 masses were confirmed fibroadenoma,66 fibroadenosis,30 adenosis of breast.Postoperative followed up 3~12 months:there were 2 cases of local hematoma,5 cases of subcutaneously hematoma,1 case of recurrence,no infection.Conclusions There ale many advantages using uhrasound-guided minimal invasion technique to treat benign breast disease,including accurate localization,minimal invasion,less bleeding,easy performation,less complications and good cosmetology.
6.Preparation, Characteristics and in vitro Drug Release of Silybin Lipid Emulsions
Penghua ZHANG ; Jun LIANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Yongcheng DONG
China Pharmacist 2014;(4):568-571
Objective:To prepare silybin ( SLB) lipid emulsions and evaluate the drug release behavior in vitro. Methods:Silybin lipid emulsions were prepared by high-pressure homogenization method. Under the guidance of single-factor test, the best formula of SLB lipid emulsions was obtained by orthogonal design. Results:The encapsulation efficiency of SLB lipid emulsions prepared by the optimal formula was (91. 45 ± 0. 005 2) % with the particle size of (74. 42 ± 14)nm and PDI of 0. 106, Zeta potential of ( -30. 2 ± 2. 13)mV and pH of (6. 48 ± 0. 04). The drug release of SLB lipid emulsions was up to 90% within 12 hours. Conclusion:The opti-mized preparation of SLB with sustained-release property is obtained successfully.
7.Effect of triptolide on expression of interleukin-13 in lung tissue of rat asthmatic model
Xiaoyun ZHANG ; Huanping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2000;0(11):-
AIM: To investigate the expression of interleukin-13 (IL-13) in lung tissue of rat asthmatic model and effect of triptolide on expression of IL-13. METHODS: A asthmatic model was established and inflammation changes of lung tissues were examined by haematoxylin-eosin staining. Reverse transcriptio polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to semiquantitate the expression of IL-13 mRNA, and enzyme-linked-immuno-sorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect protein level of IL-13. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in the count of EOS, the expression of IL-13 mRNA and IL-13 protein level in lung tissue of asthmatic rats compared with those of triptolide-treated rats (P0.05). The expression of IL-13 mRNA and IL-13 protein level in triptolide-treated rats were significant lower than that of asthmatic rats (P
8.The activity of Ca2+ /CaN-NFATc and its association with the imbalance of TH1/ TH2 in asthmatic rat lungs
Caiping ZHANG ; Yongcheng DU ; Jianying XU ; Yi LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;12(5):603-607
Objective To evaluate the activity of Ca2+ /CaN-NFATc, and study its association with the imbalance of TH1/ TH2 in asthmatic rat lungs. Methods Twenty-four Wistar rats were random divided to the asthma group and control group, twelve rats each group. The rats were sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin to establish the asthmatic model. The pulmonary function of rats was surveyed and evaluated u-sing Maclab system. Airway inflammation and the thickness of bronchial wall ( WAt/Pi) were observed by H. E staining. The quantity of Ca2+ , the activity of CaN , the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc and the level of IL-4 and IL-2 were assayed.Results Compared with control group, the thickness of bronchial wall was significantly increased ( t = -7. 99, P <0. 01), the airway resistance was higher( t = 2.59, P <0.05) and the respiration frequency was faster( t =7.94, P <0.01) ,but the minute ventilation volume was lower( t =6. 87, P <0.01) in asthma group. The levels of IL-4 and the IL-4/ IL-2 ratio in rat lungs of asthma group were significantly higher than those in control group ( t = -8.69, P <0. 01; t = 11.40, P <0. 01 .respectively) , however, the levels of IL-2 in asthma group were lower than that in control group ( t =8. 29, P <0. 01). The activity of CaN and the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc in asthma group were higher than those in control group( t = -2. 91, P <0.01; t = -22.45, P <0.01,respectively) ,but the quantity of Ca2+ in asthma group was lower than that in control group( t =4. 747, P < 0.01). There wag a positive correlation between the activity of CaN and the protein expression of dephos-phorylated NFATc( r =0. 39, P <0.05) ,so did between the protein expression of dephosphorylated NFATc and the IL-4/ IL-2 ratio( r =0. 83-, P <0.01) ,and the same between the thickness of bronchial wall and the IL-4/ IL-2 ratio( r = 0. 84, P < 0.01). Conclusions The activity of CaN-NFATc was increased in rat lungs of asthma group, and the rising of which might increase the ratio IL-4/ IL-2. Thus, the signal of CaN-NFATc probably took part in the imbalance of TH1/ TH2 in asthmatic rat lungs.
9.The clinic application of microwave heliotherapy combined with prosthesis replacement in malignant bone tumor of limbs
Jingtao JI ; Hong ZHANG ; Yongcheng HU ; Qun XIA ; Jun MIAO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2015;35(2):112-120
Objective To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the treatment for the intramedullary broad dissemination of the malignant bone tumor of limbs by microwave heliotherapy combined with prosthesis replacement.Methods From June 2001 to April 2012,19 patients with intramedullary broad dissemination of malignant bone tumor of limbs were treated with microwave heliotherapy combined with prosthesis replacement.There were 12 males and 7 females,47 years old on the average (ranging from 11 to 65 years).The tumors involved:primary malignant tumor 11 cases,metastases of the scapula 8 cases.Locations of tumors involved:the distal femur 8 cases,the proximal tibia 6 cases,the proximal humerus 3 cases and the proximal femur 2 cases.After the patients were examined with MRI and the level of osteotomy was determined,the prostheses were custom-made.The exposures of the all tumors were via the conventional surgical approach.The lesions were heated at 50 ℃ for 20 min by 2 450 MHz microwave,with surrounding soft tissue protected by copper mesh.The level of osteotomy was determined by the result of preoperative imaging measurement.The prosthesis was installed after the microwave heliotherapy.Results The duration of surgery was from 60 min to 150 min (100 min on average).The blood loss was from 300 ml to 1200ml (600 ml on average).All patients were followed-up for 10 months to 5 years (2.7 years on average).1 case with chondrosarcoma relapsed 18 months after surgery,and survived with tumors.1 case with malignant fibrous histiocytoma died due to multiple metastases 8 months after surgery.1 case with Ewing sarcoma died due to pulmonary metastases 23 months after surgery.The remaining 7 cases with the primary malignant bone tumors did not recur or transfer during the follow-up period.6 cases with the metastases died due to metastases 5 to 20 months after surgery.The functions of shoulder joint of 3 proximal humerus tumor patients were restricted,while 16 patient's function weren't restricted.Conclusion The clinical results demonstrated that the microwave heliotherapy combined with prosthesis replacement was an ideal treatment for the intramedullary broad dissemination of the malignant bone tumor of limbs.
10.Cardioprotective effect of losartan on subtotal nephrectomy renal failure rats
Yongcheng HE ; Lutan LIAO ; Xiaoqiang DING ; Shaodong LUAN ; Zhigang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 1994;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the cardioprotective effect of losartan o n subtotal nephrectomy renal failure rats. Methods Renal failure rats were estab lished by subtotal nephrectomy, and then divided into RF group with subtotal nep hrectomy,RF+Los group with additional losartan(10 mg?kg-1?d-1) gavage. Rats underwent sham operation(sham group) with normal saline gavage as control. Hear t changes of experimental rats were observed 12 weeks after operation. Results T he RF group developed hypertension of arterial systolic blood pressure(SBP) and myocardiac myocytes hypertrophy. The levels of collagen type Ⅰ,type Ⅲ,and fi bronectin in endocardium and surrounding intracardial coronary arteries adventit ia of the RF group were significantly increased as compared to those of the sham group. The SBP and the levels of collagen type Ⅰ,Ⅲand fibronectin were marked ly decreased in the RF+Los group as compared to those of the RF group.Expressio n of angiotensin Ⅱsubtype 1 receptor (AT1R) mRNA in the myocardium of the RF+L os group was significantly down regulated as compared to that of RF group. Concl usions Losartan can prevent the cardiac ventricular remodeling with left ventric ular hypertrophy (LVH) and myocardial interstitial fibrosis by the depression of renin-angiotensin system through the down-regulation of myocardiac AT1R mRNA.