1.The expression of serum squamous cell carcinoma antigen in patients with common skin diseases
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;(6):622-624
Objective There is a significant increase of squamous cell carcinoma antigen ( SCCA) in patients with common skin diseases .The aim of this study was to investigate the difference expression of serum SCCA in patients with common skin diseases . Methods A total of 497 patients with 14 kinds of common skin diseases from the Department of Dermatology were recruited , and the serum SCCA was measured . Results The positive rates of SCCA in 116 patients with psoriasis and 37 patients with erythroderma were 90 .5% and 100%, respectively .The common skin diseases with positive rate of SCCA greater than 60% includes eczema (61.7%), generalized dermatitis (65.1%),pemphigus (61.1%), bullous pemphigoid (62.2%).The SCCA values in pustulosa (1.76 ±1.22 ng/mL) and arthropathica psoriasis (1.69 ±1.05 ng/mL) were decreased compared with pustular (2.86 ±1.46 ng/mL) and arthropathica psoriasis (3.56 ±1.84 ng/mL) (P<0.05). Conclusion The SCCA value may have a relationship with the increase of the performance of keratinization and desquamation in the skin diseases , and it could be used as a valuable indicator for the diagnosis and treatment in patients with cutaneous diseases .
2.Observation of the Efficacy of Astragalus Injection in Skin of Aging Mice Induced by D-galactose
Journal of China Medical University 2015;44(8):721-724
Objective To investigate the efficacy of acupoint injection of Astragalus on contents of SOD,HYP and MDA in skin of aging mice in-duced by D-galactose. Methods The mice were randomly divided into normal group,model group,Astragalus group,and saline group(n=15). Except for the normal control group,the mice of other groups were treated with continuous subcutaneous injection of D-galactose to establish mice ag-ing model. The Astragalus group mice was injected with 0.01mL Astragalus in Sanzuli acupoint per day,The saline group mice received an injection of same amount of saline. SOD,HYP and MDA changes in the skin tissue and serum were evaluated after 21 days. Results All the index in the skin tissue and serum showed significant difference(P<0.01)between model group mice and normal control group. Compared with model group,SOD activity and MDA content in the skin tissue and serum of the Astragalus group mice were significantly raised,HYP content was significantly reduced (P<0.01). There also were significant differences of these index between the saline group mice and the model group(P<0.05),but the effect was not as good as the Astragalus group mice. Conclusion Acupoint Injection of Astragalus can prevent and protect against skin aging induced by D-galactose.
3.Health examination results of primary or middle school teachers
Yanni XIA ; Haiwei JIANG ; Yongmei CHEN ; Panpan DENG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2009;3(2):92-94
Objective To investigate health status of primary or middle school teachers. Methods A total of 4482 physical examination results of the teachers from Qiaokou District of Wuhan in 2008 were compared with 5526 data obtained in 2006. The rate of healthy to unhealthy participants was evaluated. The overall and age-specific disease incidence, including overweight, hypertension, hyperlipidmia, hyperglycemia,liver dysfunction, abnormal EGG, concrement, adiposis hepatica, and HBV infection, was recorded. X2 test was used for statistical analysis. Results Abnormal examination results were more common in 2008 when compared with those in 2006( X2 = 28. 35, P < 0. 05 ). The incidence of hypertension was descended ( X2 =4. 51 ,P < 0. 05 ), although the rates of hyperlipidimia, hyperglycemia, liver dysfunction, abnormal ECG,concrement, and adiposis hepatica were increased in 2008 ( P < 0. 05 ). The incidence of hyperlipidimia, liver dysfunction, abnormal ECG, and adiposis hepatica increased in all age groups ( P < 0. 05 ). The incidence of hyperglycemia and concrement increased in those > 35 years old ( P < 0. 05 ). Conclusion Except for hypertension and HBV infection, the incidence of common diseases has been increased in the young and middle-aged teachers during the last 2 years. Thus the health management for the primary or middle school teacher should be improved in the future.
4.Efficacy and Safety of Nedaplatin or Cisplatin Combined with Paclitaxel in the Treatment of Advanced Lung Cancer and Esophageal Cancer:A Systematic Review
Yongmei HU ; Haoling ZHANG ; Xia HE ; Min CHEN
China Pharmacy 2016;27(24):3397-3399,3400
OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the efficacy and safety of nedaplatin or cisplatin combined with paclitaxel in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)and esophageal cancer. METHOD:Retrieved from PubMed,CJFD and Wanfang Database,randomized controlled trials(RCT)about nedaplatin combined with paclitaxel(TN)or cisplatin combined with paclitaxel (TP) in the treatment of advanced NSCLC and esophageal cancer were collected. Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.3 software after data extract and quality evaluation. RESULTS:Totally 7 RCTs were included,involving 505 pa-tients. Results of Meta-analysis showed,there were no significant differences in the short-term efficacy [NSCLC:OR=1.08,95%CI (0.66,1.75),P=0.76;esophageal cancer:OR=1.44,95%CI(0.68,3.06),P=0.34],1-year survival rate [NSCLC:OR=1.21, 95%CI(0.60,2.44),P=0.59],2-year survival rate [NSCLC:OR=1.01,95%CI(0.38,2.68),P=0.99],the incidence ofⅢ/Ⅳleuko-penia [esophageal cancer:OR=1.36,95%CI(0.62,2.96),P=0.44],incidence ofⅢ/Ⅳthrombocytopenia [NSCLC:OR=1.37,95%CI(0.64,2.92),P=0.42;esophageal cancer:OR=0.97,95%CI(0.30,3.18),P=0.96] and incidence of Ⅲ/Ⅳ neutropenia [NSCLC:OR=1.38,95%CI(0.70,2.74),P=0.35]. Compared with TP,TN can significantly reduce the incidences of nausea and vomiting [NSCLC:OR=0.34,95%CI(0.20,0.60),P<0.001;esophageal cancer:OR=0.16,95%CI(0.07,0.35),P<0.001] and nephrotox-icity [esophageal cancer:OR=0.10,95%CI(0.02,0.55),P=0.009]. CONCLUSIONS:Both TN and TP show good efficacy in the treatment of NSCLC,but TN has lower incidences of astrointestinal reactions and nephrotoxicity.
5.Survey and control of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infection outbreak in a basic-level hospital
Li REN ; Xia LEI ; Xin ZHANG ; Yongmei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(6):370-373
Objective To survey and control an extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (A.bauman-nii)(XDRAB)lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI)outbreak in intensive care unit (ICU)of a hospital. Methods From October 27,2013 to December 27,2013,5 cases of XDRAB LRTI occurred in ICU,epidemiological investigation was conducted,sources and transmission routes of infection were searched,intervention measures were performed.Results XDRAB were isolated from patients’sputum and environmental object surface,drug-resistant spectrums of isolated XDRAB were almost the same,suggesting the outbreak was due to the contamination of envi-ronment by the same pathogen.54 specimens were taken before disinfection,26 were positive,XDRAB were isola-ted from door handles,sheets and telephones.Investigation concluded that the outbreak of XDRAB infection was due to contamination of indoor environment and equipment,incomplete disinfection,and inadequate hand hygiene compliance of health care workers.After the implementation of a series of control measures,XDRAB was not found,and there was no new XDRAB infection cases.Conclusion Environment contamination is the main cause of this XDRAB healthcare-associated infection(HAI)outbreak,strict implementation of isolation,prevention and con-trol measures of MDROs can effectively control HAI outbreak caused by A.baumannii.
6.A control study on levosimendan in treatment of refractory heart failure complicating severe renal insufficiency
Yongmei LI ; Xiangqing ZHENG ; Xia MEI ; Feifei WU ; Yuhui LUO
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(33):4675-4677
Objective To studythe efficacy of levosimendan in treating refractory heart failure complicating severe renal in sufficiency.Methods Sixty-seven cases of refractory heart failure complicating severe renal insufficiency in the internal medicine department of our hospital were randomly divided into the levosimendan treatment group(L group,n=33)and dopamine treatment group(D group,n=34).The changes of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide(NT-pro-BNP),left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)and glomerular filtration rate(GFR)before treatment and on 1,3,7,30 d after treatment were compared between the two groups and analyzed.Results Before the treatment,there were no statistically significant differences in the baseline indicators between the two groups(P>0.05).The group L:the NT-pro-BNP level on 1,3,7 d after treatment was decreased significantly(P< 0.05),LVEF on 3,7 d was significantly increased compared with th baseline(P<0.05)and GFR on 1,3,7,30 d was significantly increased compared with the baseline(P<0.05).The group D:the NT-pro-BNP level on 7 d of treatment was significantly decreased(P<0.05),LVEF on 7 d of treatment was significantly increased compared with the baseline(P<0.05),and no statistically significant changes were observed in GFR on 1,3,7,30 d(P>0.05).After treatment,NT-pro-BNP,LVEF and GFR significant level values in the group L were better than those in the group D.Conclusion Levosimendan is superior to dopamine in improving heart and renal function for the patients with refractory heart failure complicating severe renal insufficiency.
7.The effect of isosteviol on growth of human osteosarcoma cell lines U-2OS
Xiaoxia WANG ; Jue ZHANG ; Jian LI ; Yongmei XIA ; Hong PAN
China Oncology 2016;26(3):230-237
Background and purpose:Osteosarcoma, a highly malignant bone tumor, develops rapidly. The current medicines for osteosarcoma present some limitations with serious side effects of long-term use. Isosteviol has the structure of tetracyclic diterpene which is the starting material of many anti-cancer drugs. However, its anti-tumor activity has been rarely reported. This study investigated the effect of isosteviol on proliferation of human osteosarcoma cell line U-2OS.Methods:The effect of isosteviol on U-2OS cell proliferation was assayed by MTT method. Cellular morphologic changes were observed under an inverted phase contrast microscope. The cell condition was observed with Hoechst 33342 and PI staining. Generation of reactive oxygen species and cell membrane potential were detected as well. The cell cycles were analyzed with lfow cytometry. The expressions of apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2 and Bax were measured by Western blot assay.Results:The result indicates that isosteviol suppressed the growth of U-2OS cells in time- and concentration-dependent manner. Isosteviol could cause S phase cell cycle arrest at 24 h and apoptosis at 48 h. With the increased drug concentration, reactive oxygen species increased significantly, and the membrane potential gradually reduced. In addition, isosteviol treatment enhanced the expression of Bax but reduced that of Bcl-2.Conclusion:The inhibition of isosteviol on cell growth of U-2OS cells was possibly caused by promoting apoptosis through regulating the apoptosis-related protein expressions, such as the enhancement of Bax and reduction of Bcl-2 expression.
8.Age related reference value for reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent among children aged one to thirteen years
Yuefang WANG ; Hui YANG ; Xia WANG ; Juan LI ; Lan CHEN ; Hong WANG ; Qi CHEN ; Yongmei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2008;31(7):767-770
Objective To establish age related reference value for the new reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) parameter in healthy children aged one to thirteen years. Methods Reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent was measured by Sysmex XE-2100 after completing daily internal quality control in 424 healthy children and the outlying observations was handled afterward, Age related reference value anddistribution of RET-He level were described as the 2.5th and 97.5th centiles, and the equation regardingage related reference value was established through curve fitting methods. Results After grouping accordingto sex, the medians of boys and girls in RET-He were 31.30 pg,31.80 pg. Non-parametric test showed therewas no differences between the boys and girls. When the data from two group was integrated together, thefitted equations of RET-He were: P2.5 =-0.008X3+0.125X2 - 0.178X+26.456; P97.5= 0.021X2-0.184X+34.670(X refers to age) ; R2 were 0.85 and 0.90,respectively(P <0.05). There was statisticallysignificance for the above equations. Conclusions The reference value of RET-He in healthy children isdifferent from those in adult. The equations can be used to produce age related reference value. It could beuseful for anemia diagnosis, differential diagnosis and hematopoiesis screening at early stage.
9.Evaluation of early emergency care process for severe pelvic fractures combined with multiple trauma
Jian LU ; Yongbing QIAN ; Feng XIA ; Kanglong YU ; Ruilan WANG ; Yongmei CHE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(4):296-300
Objective To evaluate the early emergency management process for severe pelvic fractures combined with multiple trauma. Methods The study involved 113 patients with severe pelvic fractures combined with multiple trauma treated from January 2007 to May 2011.The patients were divided into two groups,ie,before trauma team establishment (26 patients treated from January 2007 to May 2008) and after trauma team establishment (87 patients treated from June 2008 to May 2011 ) in accordance with the establishment period of trauma team in June 2008.The mortality was compared before and after application of trauma-team-based algorithm with damage control resuscitation,external fixation and angiographic embolization.Variables including age and gender distribution,ISS score,injury type and mechanism,transportation time,associated injury number,initial systolic pressure hemoglobin and blood transfusion were analyzed for study of their relation with mortality. Results After trauma team establishment,the mortality (23%) was significantly lower than before trauma team establishment (46%).The mortality showed significant relation to ISSN score and over two regions of associated injury,but showed no correlation with age and gender distribution,injury type and mechanism,transportation time initial systolic pressure hemoglobin,and blood transfusion. Conclusion The application of trauma team is effective in treatment of severe pelvic fractures combined with multiple trauma and can decrease the mortality.
10.Effects of Naotaifang on Expression of MMP-9, NF-κB and TIMP-1 after Focal Cerebral Ischemia in Rats
Jun LIAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Xing XIA ; Yongmei SHI ; An CHEN ; Jinwen GE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(9):28-30
Objective To observe effects of Naotaifang on MMP-9, NF-κB and TIMP-1 after focal cerebral ischemia in rats. Methods The rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, and Naotaifang low- (3 g/kg), medium- (9 g/kg), high- dose (27 g/kg) group. After 3 days of corresponding therapy by intragastric administration once a day, the regional cerebral ischemia model was made by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) with suture method. Following 3 days, the rats were treated with previous method. On the third day, hippocampal C2 region of ischemic tissue was detected by HE dyeing. And the contents of MMP-9, NF-κB and TIMP1 proteins in hippocampal C2 region were measured by immunohistochemical method. Results The number of normal brain cells in high dose group of Naotaifang was more than that of the model group, and only a few cells appeared nucleus pycnosis. The MMP-9 expression of all dose groups of Naotaifang were significantly decreased than model group (P<0.05). The NF-κB expression of high and medium dose groups of Naotaifang were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The TIMP1 expression of all dose groups of Naotaifang were significantly increased compared with sham operation group (P<0.05). Conclusion The mechanism of Naotaifang protecting blood brain barrier against injury of cerebral ischemia may be involved in ameliorating MMP, NF-κB and increasing TIMP1 expression.