1.Inhibiting effect of antisense oligonucleotides phosphorothioate on gene and protein expression of TIMPs in rat liver fibrosis
Qinghe NIE ; Yongxin ZHOU ; Yumei XIE
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 1997;0(04):-
Objective To observe the inhibition of asON phosphorothioate to the TIMP-1 gene and protein expression in the liver tissue of immune- induced hepatic fibrosis rats. Methods According to the analysis of modulator, structure protein, encoding sequence of TIMP-1 genome, we designed four different groups of asONs. These asONs were injected into the hepatic fibrosis rat models through coccygeal vein. The results were observed by RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization with collagen Ⅰ、Ⅲ, special staining of collagen fiber, electron microscope. Results The asON phosphorothioate of TIMP-1 could be expressed in vivo, and could block the TIMP-1 gene and protein expression in the liver of immune- induced hepatic fibrosis rats on the level of mRNA, which could promote the degradation of collagen Ⅰ、Ⅲ(P
2.Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 and -2 (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) mRNA and antigens location in the liver of patients with cirrhosis
Yumei XIE ; Qinghe NIE ; Yongxing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(06):-
Objective To study the expression and distribution of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 in liver tissue of cirrhosis patient and to investigate the roles and pathogenesis of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 in liver cirrhosis. Methods TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 proteins and mRNA were detected with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods using monoclonal antibodies and cDNA probes. Results mRNA and proteins of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 were detected in all the liver tissues from 40 liver cirrhosis patients, all in cytoplasm but not nucleus. TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 were found co exist in all samples, while TIMP 1 concentration was higher. Conclusions mRNA and protein of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 are found in all the cirrhosis patient samples. Liver TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 concentrations increase with the progression of liver cirrhosis, decrease the degradation of extracellular matrix proteins, resulting in the initiation and the development of liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis.
3.The Legal Thought of Public Health Affairs Outbreak
Xianliang LIU ; Yumei XU ; Xianxun XIE
Chinese Medical Ethics 1995;0(03):-
The promulgation of regulations of coping with public health affairs outbreak bring the prevention and cure of atypicalpneumonia into a legal system, and it has an important meaning of overcoming the atypicalpneumonia. In order to cope with all kinds of public health affairs outbreak more effectively, we must perfect the public health legal system, establish scientific system of meeting emergency, strengthen the popularization and education of legal knowledge, and enhance the whole social consciousness of prevention epidemic diseases by law.
4.A new homemade secundum atrial septal defect closure device
Yumei XIE ; Guohong ZENG ; Zhiwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 1993;0(02):-
Objective To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of a new homemade device for percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) Methods Percutaneous closure of surgically created fossa ovalis ASD was attempted in 8 piglets The device was braided from Nitinol wires in the shape of two flat discs with a short connecting waist with a diameter corresponding to that of the defect to be closed Polyethylene filling was implanted to enhance thrombogenicity Pulmonary arteriography with levo phase was obtained before closure and immediately after closure Transthoracic echocardiography with color Doppler was used in all animals during closure and in follow up examinations The animals were killed at various intervals up to 6 months after occlusion for microscopic examination Results Successful placement of the device was achieved in all the 8 animals All ASDs were completely occluded in 1 month, observed by transthoracic echocardiography Postmortem gross and microscopic examination of the 8 specimens 1 to 6 months after placement showed complete or near complete fibrous neoendocardium coverage of both the right and left atrial discs Conclusion These observations show the feasibility of occlusion of secundum ASDs by the homemade device with the advantages of easy placement and repositionability in piglets
5.The changes of the glycolipid and coronary artery lesions in coronary artery disease patients with isolated post-challenge hyperglycaemia
Wenyan LIU ; Fangyu XIE ; Yumei LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(29):2250-2253
Objective To observe the changes of the glycolipid and coronary artery lesions in coronary artery disease patients with isolated post-challenge hyperglycaemia (IPH). Methods Hospitalized coronary artery disease patients diagnosed by coronary angiography were received oral glucose tolerance test. The labarotary test datas, including blood hematochrome, fasting and post-challenge plasma glucose levels, plasma lipid and insulin levels, were recorded. The number of diseased coronary artery and coronary lesion scores were calculated according to coronary angiogram for each patient. Continuous 77 patients with normal glucose metabolism(normal glucose metabolism group) and 104 patients with IPH (IPH group) entered the study. Results The occurrence of hypertension, acute coronary syndrome, multivessel coronary disease, revascularization were 84.6%(88/104), 82.7%(86/104), 69.2%(72/104), 70.2%(73/104) in IPH group and 63.6%(49/77), 70.1%(54/77), 50.6%(39/77), 54.5%(42/77) in normal glucose metabolism group, and there were significant differences(χ2=3.985-10.583, all P<0.05). The body mass index, triglyceride, total cholesterol, fasting glucose, post-challenge glucose, hemoglobin A1c, fasting insulin, insulin resistance index, coronary lesion scores were (27.42±3.55) kg/m2,(2.18±1.53) mmol/L,(4.73 ± 1.00) mmol/L,(5.98 ± 0.92) mmol/L, (14.11 ± 1.94) mmol/L, (5.90 ± 0.78)%, (10.07 ± 6.13) mU/L, 2.617 ± 1.535, (41.35 ± 27.21) points in IPH group and (25.11 ± 3.40) kg/m2, (1.52 ± 0.85) mmol/L, (4.22 ± 1.02) mmol/L, (5.24±0.62) mmol/L, (6.49±1.07) mmol/L, (4.97±0.39)%, (7.72±4.28) mU/L,1.785±0.974, (33.36±23.36) points in normal glucose metabolism group, and there were significant differences(t=3.035-33.698, P<0.05 or 0.01). Conclusions Coronary artery disease patients with IPH have much more seriously abnormal glycolipid metabolism and complex coronary artery lesions, and need specialized nursing management.
6.Study on real-time monitoring and assessment of near-infrared in the dehydration treatment of traumatic brain injury.
Yumei JIA ; Zhiyu QIAN ; Weitao LI ; Jieru XIE
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(4):861-874
We used near-infrared spectroscopy technology to monitor and assess the treatment effect of dehydrating agent in injured rat brain in real time style. We employed the brain edema model in rats resulting from Feeney' s freefall damage, then treated with different doses of mannitol, and collected reduced scattering coefficient (p',) and intracranial pressure (ICP) values after the injury and during the treatment. The results showed that brain edema happened 1 h after the injury in rats' brain tissue, peaked around 72 h after injury, and then began to decrease gradually. The reduced scattering coefficient and ICP values of the treatment group injected with mannitol all decreased after administration. Compared with the effect of low-dose mannitol treatment, that of high-dose mannitol treatment was much better. The duration of the plateau was longer and most experiments results declined significantly. From this we conclude that the reduced scattering coefficient and ICP are consistent with the trend changes, and the reduced scattering coefficient could be used as an indicator for monitoring cerebral edema.
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7.Status of nursing professional environments and countermeasures
Jingyu XIE ; Yumei LIANG ; Huiping LIANG ; Xiaorong HUANG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2016;15(2):42-45
Objective To investigate the present situation of nursing professional environments in our hospital and provide theoretical basis for mapping out relevant countermeasures. Method A questionnaire survey was conducted among 338 nurses in our hospital by using the general information questionnaire and practice environment scale (PES). Result The dimensions of PES by their average scores in descending sequence included leadership and ability of nurse administers, doctor-nurse cooperation, foundation for high quality care nurses′participation in hospital affairs, and sufficient manpower and resources. Conclusion In order to provide good and healthy work environment for nurses, nursing administrators should provide enough nursing manpower resoures and apply excitation mechanism in their hospital.
8.Nasogastric enteral nutrition for severe acute pancreatitis:meta-analysis of clinical trials
Zhongfang YAN ; Yumei QI ; Wei LU ; Yi XIE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;17(5):271-274
Objective To assess the safety and effectiveness of nasegastric enteral nutrition (NGEN) in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).Methods A meta-analysis of all the relevant clinical trials was performed.Clinical trials were identified from the following electronic databases:Medline,EMBASE,the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register,and Chinese Bio-medicine Database.The search was undertaken in October 2008.The literature quality was evaluated with Cochrane Handbook 5.0.The statistical analysis was performed by RevMan 4.2 software.Results Four trials involving 157 patients were included.The combined results showed that no significant differences in the safety and tolerance between nasogastric and conventional routes in patients with SAP.Conclusions Currently available data show early NGEN appears to be effective,safe,and tolerable in patients with SAP.However,more large-scale high-quality trials are required to further elucidate this topic.
9.Xpert MTB/RIF assay in rapid diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis
Lin ZHOU ; Qiang XIA ; Wenjun XIE ; Yumei FAN ; Min ZHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2016;9(6):502-506
Objective To assess the application of Xpert MTB/RIF assay in rapid diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis.Methods Lymph node samples were collected from 1 02 clinically diagnosed patients with lymph node tuberculosis and 65 patients with other lymph node diseases from Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine during January 201 4 and February 201 5. Xpert MTB/RIF,pathological examination and mycobacterium tuberculosis culture were conducted in all specimens of two groups.Taking clinical comprehensive diagnosis as the gold standard,the diagnostic sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value,negative predictive value and diagnosis efficacy of three detection methods were assessed.The sensitivity of Xpert MTB/RIF in determining rifampicin resistance was analyzed using drug susceptibility testing as gold standard.Results The mean detection time of Xpert MTB/RIF was (2.2 ±0.2)h.Among 1 02 patients,Xpert MTB/RIF achieved higher sensitivity (96.1 %, 98 /1 02 ) than pathological examination (76.5%,78 /1 02 ) and mycobacterium tuberculosis culture (33.3%,34 /1 02)(χ2 =1 6.558 and 87.91 9,both P <0.01 ).Among 65 patients with other lymph node diseases,the specificity of all three detection methods was 1 00%.The receiver-operating-characteristic curve analysis demonstrated that diagnostic performance of Xpert MTB/RIF was better than that of other two methods.In 8 patients resistant to rifampicin confirmed by drug susceptibility testing,Xpert MTB/RIF detected 6 resistant-resistant patients.Conclusion Xpert MTB/RIF shows higher sensitivity and specificity in diagnosis of lymph node tuberculosis with the advantages of easy and rapid performance.
10.Intervention effects of fluid wax on adhesive small bowel obstruction
Xiaochang WU ; Yumei YUAN ; Ping XIE ; Hai QIAN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2017;24(4):423-425
Objective To observe the intervention effects of fluid wax on the therapeutic course of patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction.Methods Two hundreds and eighty-eight patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction admitted into the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery of Huzhou Central Hospital from December 2014 to June 2016 were enrolled, and they were divided into a fluid wax group and acontrol group by mechanical sampling method, each group 144 cases. The control group was treated with conventional comprehensive non-surgical treatment, in the fluid wax group, on the basis of the above conventional treatment, additionally after 2 hours of gastrointestinal decompression, the fluid wax 3 mL/kg was injected through a gastric tube that then was closed by a clip for 2 hours. The first exhaust and defecation times, the time for amelioration of abdominal pain, the time of gas-liquid flat disappearance, the length of stay in hospital, the rate of operation and the occurrence of adverse reactions were observed in the two groups.Results After treatment, the first exhaust time, the first defecation time, the time of relieving abdominal pain, the time of gas-liquid flat disappearance and the length of stay in hospital were significantly shorter in fluid wax group than those in control group [the first exhaust time (hours): 29.97±19.71 vs. 49.28±33.61, the first defecation time (hours): 60.25±28.37 vs.74.23±50.12, the time of relieving abdominal pain (hours): 35.78±20.98 vs. 51.83±25.02, the time of gas-liquid flat disappearance (hours): 71.60±39.50 vs. 90.98±57.91, the length of stay in hospital (days): 7.00±3.77 vs. 9.00±5.81, allP < 0.05], and the rate of operation in the fluid wax group was lower than that in the control group [18.75% (27/144) vs. 27.08% (39/144),P < 0.05]. No patients died in the two groups. In nearly 1 year follow-up, there were no adverse reactions associated with the study in the fluid wax group.Conclusion The intervention of fluid wax combined with conventional non-surgical methods can significantly shorten the disease course, reduce the rate of operation and the hospitalization time in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction.