1.Effect of fructose sodium diphosphate and alpha-lipoic acid on diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Yufeng CHEN ; Yufen SHEN ; Huijuan ZHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2010;26(3):292-294
Objective To assess the effect of fructose sodium diphosphate and alpha-lipoic acid on diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Methods Sixty-six patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy were randomly divided into two groups, additional to the regular treatment to control blood glucose, 34 patients in the treatment grouptreated with fructse sodium diphosphate 10 g and alpha-lipoic acid 0.45 g daily through intravenous drip for two weeks (3 patients dropped out due to un-tolerance), 32 patients in the control group treated with alpha-lipoic acid 0.45 g dai-ly through intravenous drip for two weeks. All patients were examined on the improvement of symptoms, motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity of the median nerve and nervus peroneus communis before and after the treatment. Results After treatment for two weeks, the overall effect rate in the treatment group was 93.55 % (28/31), which was significantly higher than that in the control group(68.75%,22/32) (P < 0.05). In the treatment group, the motor nerve conduction velocity for the median nerve and nervus peroneus communis was 47.7 (SD:3.8) m/s and 41.6 (SD: 3.3) m/s after treatment, which was significantly higher than that before treatment (42.5 [SD:2.5] and 36.0[SD:2.8] m/s,respectively) (P <0.05). In the control group, the motor nerve conduction velocity for the median nerve and nervus peroneus communis was 43.4 (SD: 2.0) m/s and 39.6 (SD: 3.3) m/s after treat-ment, which was significantly higher than that before treatment (41.9 [SD16.0] and 36.2 [SD: 1.9] m/s, respec-tively) (P < 0.05). In the treatment group,the sensory nerve conduction velocity for the median nerve and nervus peroneus communis was 40.3 (SD: 1.8) m/s and 34.1 (SD: 2.3) m/s after treatment, which was significantly higher than that before treatment (35.2 [SD:2.3] and 28.8 [SD:2.5] m/s,rospectively) (P <0.05). In the control group,the sensory nerve conduction velocity for the median nerve and nervus peroneus communis was 37.7 (SD:1.7) m/s and 30.8 (SD:2.6) m/s after treatment,which was significantly higher than that before treatment (34.8 [SD :3.1] and 27.8 [SD :2.4] m/s, respectively) (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the improvements in the treat-ment group was significantly higher than those of the control group (P < 0.01). Conclusions Fructse sodium si-phosphate combined with alpha-lipoic acid is more effective to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathy than alpha-lipoic acid only.
2.One-piece positive-pressure protective suite and its independent source of air supply system in BSL-4 laboratory
Feng SHEN ; Taihua LI ; Yufen LI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(11):-
Biological safety is an important international issue. For this reason, WHO published Laboratory Biosafety Manual in 1983, 2003 and 2005. According to the concepts of Biological safety, countries all over the world have developed and established their own national codes of practice for the safe handling of pathogenic microorganism for clinical, studying and epidemiological purposes. In BSL-4 laboratories, individual biosecurity is very important for staffs when they are faced with dangerous level-4 pathogens. In this paper, individual protective equipment and correlative technical requirements for BSL-4 laboratories are introduced.
3.A comparison of various conventional radiographic solutions for localization of impacted tooth
Xiaogang PAN ; Yufen QIAN ; Gang SHEN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1995;0(04):-
Objective:To evaluate the reliability of localization of the impacted teeth by assessing various conventional radiographies. Methods:32 patients with impacted teeth were included. The impacted teeth were localized by conventional roentgenographic techniques including panoramic radiography (PR) and linear tomography (LT).Results:Dentomaxillary orthopantomographic solution (PR,LT and PR combined with LT) clearly presented the position of the impacted teeth. Serial cross-section linear tomography also ensured the shape and axis of the impacted teeth captured on the radiograph. The accuracy of the localization was further verified by the surgical exposure in 5 cases. Conclusion:Orthopantomographic assessing can directly and precisely localize the buccal and lingual position of the impacted teeth.
4.The relationship between the timing of functional training and its therapeutic effects on patients with cerebral infarction
Yufen WANG ; Lijun JIANG ; Ling SHEN ; Xiaohong QIU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2003;0(04):-
Objective To explore the relationship between the timing of functional training and its therapeutic effects on patients with cerebral infarction. Methods One hundred and fifty-six patients with cerebral infarction of internal carotid artery system were randomly and equally divided into three groups (groups A, B and C), and the functional training was initiated within 7d, 7~30d or over 30d after cerebral infarction in groups A, B, C, respectively. The effects were evaluated at 91d after the functional training. Results Compared with those of group C, the therapeutic effects in groups A and B were significantly better (P
5.Analysis of clinical and pathological characteristics of five cases with intravenous leiomyoma
Lanfang MIAO ; Ruixue LEI ; Yufen YUAN ; Peihong SHEN
Clinical Medicine of China 2016;32(1):61-64
Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological characteristics, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of uterine intravenous leiomyoma (IVL) , so as to improve the detection of the disease.Methods Five cases of IVL were retrospected, who were treated and diagnosed by clinical gross examination,morphologic features and immunohistochemical staining in Tumor Hospital of Anyang from 2011 to 2015.Results Symptoms of IVL were usually nonspecific, most patients experienced hypermenorrhea, abdominal pain or distension, and pelvic mass.Typical pathological changes were intravenous visible grey weblike or worm-formed nodules, which could be pulled out.Microscopically, the tumors were composed of mild spindle-shaped cells with rare mitotic figure and closely related to blood vessels.The tumors were positive for smooth muscle derived marker, progesterone receptor, estrogen receptor, and negative for S-100, HMB45 and CD34.However CD34 can displayed vascular endothelial cells around the tumor.Conclusion Uterine IVL is a benign tumor with malignant biological behavior, which has different clinical pathological features of leiomyoma ordinary.Surgery is the main treatment method.A satisfactory therapeutic effect can be achieved by selecting the appropriate extent of surgery.Long term follow up of iVL patients after operation is important.
6.Clinical manifestation and MRI feature on three patients of toxic encephalopathy after inhaling caffeine and sodium benzoate
Yuping XING ; Lifang ZHANG ; Yufen WANG ; Wanli SUN ; Guihua WU ; Yawei SHEN ; Lixia CUI
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2009;42(11):754-757
Objective To study the clinical manifestation and MRI feature of toxic encephalopathy after inhaling caffeine and sodium benzoate. Methods Three patients with toxic encephalopathy induced by inhaling caffeine and sodium benzoate were observed clinically and with MRI. Results The 3 patients were male. They all had definite addiction histories (the time of addiction for 3 years to 7 years ). There were special language and retropulsive dystonia besides the common characteristics of toxic encephalopathy:reaction retardation and disturbance of intelligence. MRI showed the change of generalized demyelination in bilateral symmetrical cerebral hemisphere, posterior limbs of internal capsule, corpus callosum, medial lemniscus, and cerebellum hemisphere dentate nucleus. The clinical symptoms of 3 patients were significantly improved 40 days after the adrenocortical steroid and neurotrophic treatment. The mild mood disorder remained in case 1. Conclusion Clinical manifestation and MRI of toxic encephalopathy after inhaling caffeine and sodium benzoate are known, so we could diagnose the patients of the disease in time.
7.Protective effect of telmisartan on endoplasmic reticulum stress-related kidney cells apoptosis in diabetic rats
Yufeng CHEN ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Yufen SHEN ; Wei LIU ; Jie HE ; Fengli LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(10):849-852
To investigate the effect of angiotensin receptor blocker ( ARB ) telmisartan on endoplasmic reticulum stress -related kidney cells apoptosis in diabetic rats.31 male SD rats were divided into 3 groups:normal control group,diabetic group,and telmisartan treated diabetic group.After 12 weeks' experiment,weight,24 h urinary albumin excretion,blood glucose,serum insulin,and serum creatinine were determined.Renal cell apoptosis was examined by using TUNEL; Renal cell endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway molecules glucose regulated protien 78 ( GRP78 ),caspase12,and CHOP were detected with immunohistochemistry and realtime PCR.24 h urine protein and serum creatinine in diabetic group were significantly higher than those in the control group; while body weight and plasma insulin were significantly lower than those in the control group( P<0.05 ) ;Compared with diabetic group,24 h urinary protein and serum creatinine were decreased significantly in telmisartan treated diabetic group( P<0.05 ).The apoptosis index of telmisartan treated group was significantly lower than that of diabetic group( P<0.05 ).Endoplasmic reticulum stress signaling pathway molecules GRP78,caspase12,CHOP protein and mRNA expression in diabetic group were significantly higher than those in control group( P<0.05 ),as well as in telmisartan treated group( P<0.05 ).Endoplasmic reticulum stress took part in kidney cell apoptosis of the diabetic rat.Telmisartan possessed a protective effect on endoplasmic reticulum stress-related renal cells apoptosis.
8.Curative effect observation of pelvic rloor rehabilitation in the prevention of postoperative urinary retention for patients with gynecological malig-nancy
Zhuanxing SHEN ; Yuhong PAN ; Hengxi ZHOU ; Yufen LIN
China Modern Doctor 2014;(24):134-136
Objective To explore and observe the curative effect of pelvic floor rehabilitation in the prevention of post-operative urinary retention for patients with gynecological malignancy. Methods All 68 patients who received surgery of gynecological malignancy in 2012 were selected, and those receiving the surgery in the first half year were allocated into control group, and those receiving the surgery in the second half year were allocated into treatment group. The control group received regular treatment and nursing,while the treatment group,on the basis of the control group,be-gan to receive pelvic floor rehabilitation via neuromuscular biological electro-therapeutic apparatus 3 days before the removal of urinary catheter. Recovery of bladder functions was observed between two groups. Results The incidence of urinary retention in the treatment group was significantly lower than that in the control group,and the clinical effect in the treatment group was significantly better than that in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion Pelvic floor rehabilita-tion in the prevention of postoperative urinary retention of gynecological malignancy has obvious curative effect.
9.Follow-up study of fetal cardiac birth defects after prenatal diagnosis and graded counseling
Junjun SHEN ; Chengcheng PANG ; Liuqing YANG ; Xieyi LIN ; Yingyu WANG ; Yuping HUANG ; Yufen LI ; Wei PAN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2022;57(4):278-283
Objective:To explore accurate prenatal diagnosis, full-coverage graded counseling and follow-up for the fetus with cardiac birth defects (CBD).Methods:CBD fetus diagnosed prenatal by echocardiography from January 2018 to December 2020 in Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital were enrolled. Fetal CBD was graded (Ⅰ-Ⅵ) according to prognosis and possible operation time after birth, and the classification criteria and common diseases included were proposed. After the prenatal grading counseling, the outcome of the fetus was followed-up. The induced labor rate, live birth rate, prenatal and postnatal ultrasound diagnosis coincidence rate and other indicators were calculated. The disease composition ratio, prognosis of fetus with different grades and the outcome of integrated treatment were analyzed.Results:The detection rate of fetal CBD was up to 16.2% (1 971/12 188), 30 cases of which were excluded. A total of 1 941 cases were included in this study, including 196 cases (10.1%) of gradeⅠ, 433 cases (22.3%) of gradeⅡ, 615 cases (31.7%) of grade Ⅲ, 261 cases (13.4%) of grade Ⅳ, 388 cases (20.0%) of gradeⅤ, 48 cases (2.5%) of grade Ⅵ. Grade Ⅱ and gradeⅢ (the operation time was within 1 year after birth) accounted for 54.0% (1 048/1 941). The distribution of some diseases in different grades had obvious proportion advantage, which was representative. Among 1 747 CBD fetus, 736 cases (induced labor rate 42.1%) chose to terminate pregnancy due to CBD. Of the 1 010 live births, 975 cases (96.5%) had the same prenatal and postnatal diagnosis, 3 cases were missed diagnosis and 32 cases were misdiagnosed. The diagnostic accuracy of live births with severe and complex congenital heart disease was 383 out of 389 (98.5%). A total of 258 cases have received surgery or intervention. The age at the time of surgery or intervention was different among grades( χ2 =47.3, P<0.001). With the improvement of prognosis from gradeⅠ to Ⅴ, the live birth rate increased and the induced labor rate decreased accordingly; the difference between grades was significant( χ2 =623.6, P<0.001). Conclusions:Prenatal diagnosis and graded counseling is important in the integrated model. Fetal CBD grading could refine post-natal treatment strategies, guide delivery decisions and become an evaluation standard.
10.Expressions of m6A methyltransferases and their associations with microR-21 and transforming growth factor-β1 in kidney of rats exposed to cadmium
Qian YANG ; Yifan ZHANG ; Zhichao HAN ; Rujie LIU ; Yuxing LI ; Weitong SHEN ; Yufen LIANG ; Jiachen ZHANG ; Shuangjing LI ; Han ZHOU ; Lijian LEI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2022;39(8):902-907
Background Environmental pollutants can affect N6-methyladenosine (m6A) level in the body, but the change of m6A level in kidney after being exposed to cadmium (Cd) and the molecular mechanism of renal injury need to be further studied. Objective To analyze the associations of m6A modification and methyltransferases/demethylases with microRNA-21 (miR-21) and transforming growth factor- β1 (TGF - β1) in kidney of rats exposed to Cd. Methods Twenty-four SPF male SD rats were divided into 4 groups, with 6 rats in each group, and were exposed to Cd by subcutaneous injection of 2.0, 1.0, and 0.5 mg·kg−1 cadmium chloride (CdCl2) and equal volume of normal saline for 2 weeks, 7 d a week, respectively. The levels of N-acetyl-β-D-glucosidase (UNAG) and albumin (UALB) in urine, and the levels of m6A methylation and TGF-β1 in kidney were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) was measured by urease method. The levels of renal oxidative stress indicators such as malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were detected by total bile acid method, water-soluble tetrazolium asssay, and colorimetric method respectively. The relative levels of TGF-β1, methyltransferases, and demethylases in kidney were measured by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. The expression of miR-21 in kidney was detected by fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Results After 2 weeks of exposure to Cd, the body weights of rats in the 2.0 and 1.0 mg·kg−1 cadmium chloride groups decreased, and the ratio of kidney/body weight and the levels of BUN, UNAG, and TGF-β1 mRNA and protein increased in the 2.0 mg·kg−1 cadmium chloride group (P<0.05). The expression levels of m6A modification, methyltransferases METTL3, METTL14, Wilms’ tumor 1-associated protein (WTAP), and miR-21 were increased both in the 2.0 and 1.0 mg·kg−1 cadmium chloride groups, with significant differences compared with the control group (P<0.05). The results of correlation analysis showed that the m6A modification level was negatively correlated with SOD (r=−0.4489, P<0.05) and GSH-Px (r=−0.4874, P<0.05), METTL3 was negatively correlated with MDA (r=−0.5158, P<0.05), while there was a positive correlation between FTO and GSH-Px (r=0.4802, P<0.05). In addition, miR-21 was positively correlated with METTL3 (r=0.7491), METTL14 (r=0.6157), and WTAP (r=0.6660) (P<0.05), TGF-β1 was positively correlated with METTL3 (r=0.5025, P<0.05) but negatively correlated with FTO (r=−0.5634, P<0.05) . Conclusion Cd can induce m6A methylation and up-regulation of METTL3, METTL14, WTAP, and miR-21 expression levels in rat kidney tissues, indicating that m6A and miR-21 may be associated with Cd-induced renal fibrosis.