1.The effects of medical students' information literacy on participation in scientific research projects
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(5):524-528
Objective To analyze the effects of information literacy on participation in scientific research for medical students.Methods The self-administered questionnaire was used to survey the general characteristics,information literacy,participation in scientific research projects of junior college students,undergraduates,and graduate students who majored in medical specialties such as clinical medicine.The participation in scientific research includes the following statuses:those who did not participate in any project (group A),those only participating in the teachers' projects (group B),the team members of college students' projects (group C),and the leaders of college students' projects (group D).The data were tested using x2 test,one-way analysis of variance,and multinomial logistic regression analysis in SPSS 17.0 for windows.Results The survey recycled 1 236 copies of effective questionnaires.About 39.6% (489/1 236) students participated in scientific research.The scores of information consciousness,information ability,and information morality,and total scores had statistically significant differences among the four groups (P=0.000).The scores of information ability and total scores of group D (n=73) were higher than those of group A (n=747),B (n=93),and C (n=323) (P<0.05),respectively.With group A as a reference category,the scores of information ability of group D,C,and B had statistically significant partial regression coefficients (P=0.005,P=0.000,P=0.000,respectively),as well as total scores (all P=0.000).Conclusion High information literacy may be one of factors that promote students to participate in college students' scientific research projects.Various comprehensive measures should be taken to cultivate students' information literacy and improve students' scientific research ability.
2.Effect of heat shock protein 60 on the activation of dendritic cells by Toll-like receptors in ApoE~(-/-) mice
Wei WU ; Zhenzhong JIANG ; You ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(06):-
Objective:To investigate the effect of heat shock protein 60(HSP60) on the functions of dendritic cells of ApoE-/-mice (mDCs) in vitro by signal transduction of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) family mediated by Toll-like receptors (TLRs).Methods:Myeloid mDCs were extracted in vitro from ApoE-/-mouse marrow,which were incubated as atherosclerotic animal model,and divided into three groups:HSP group,LPS group and control group.The three groups of mDCs were incubated to mature with mHSP60,LPS and normal saline,respectively and then examined the expression of TLR protein and mRNA by flow cytometry and real-time RT-PCR.In addition,the expression level of CD80 was examined by flow cytometry.The expression of MAPK family proteins was determined by Western blot analysis.The levels of cytokines secreted by mDCs,such as IL-6 and TNF-?,were analyzed by ELISA.Results:The expression of TLRs and MAPK families (p38 and ERK) was increased in the samples of HSP group,when compared with control group (P0.05).Conclusion:HSP60 is involved in activation of mDCs of atherosclerotic animal model by means of the signal transduction of MAPK family mediated by TLRs.
3.The effects of medical undergraduates' creativity tendency on participation in scientific research projects
Zhenghua ZHOU ; Zhenzhong LIU ; Yu'nan JI ;
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2014;13(4):424-428
Objective To analyze the effects of medical undergraduates' creativity tendency on participation in scientific research.Methods The self-administered questionnaire was used to survey the general characteristics,Williams creativity tendency,participation in scientific research projects of the junior students who majored in 10 medical specialties such as clinical medicine.The participation in scientific research includes the following statuses:those who do not participate in the scientific research project(NPSR,group A),those only participating in the teachers' scientific research project (PTSR,group B),those participating in college students' scientific research project as team members (TMSR,group C),and those participating in college students' scientific research project as project leaders(PLSR,group D).The differences of four dimensions scores and total scores of creativity tendency among four groups were tested using one-way analysis of variance.The effects of creativity tendency on participation in scientific research were tested with multinomial logistic regression analysis.Results The survey recycled 2 286 copies of effective questionnaires.About 39.1%(894/2 286) students participated in scientific research.The students were divided into A group(n=1 392),B group (n=108),C group(n=626),D group(n=160).The scores of adventure,curiosity,imagination,chal lenge and total scores had statistically significant differences among the four groups(P=0.000).The scores of adventure,curiosity,challenge and total scores of group C and D were higher than those of group A(P<0.05),respectively.With NPSR as a reference category,the scores of adventure(P=0.011),imagination (P=0.023),challenge (P=0.025) of PLSR had statistically significant partial regression coefficients,and the scores of adventure(P=0.009),curiosity(P=0.002) of TMSR had statistically significant partial regression coefficients.Conclusion High creativity tendency may be one of influencing factors that promote students to participate in college students' scientific research project.Various comprehensive measures should be taken to cultivate students' creativity and improve students' scientific research ability.
4.The effects of achievement motivation and family environment of undergraduates majoring in preventive medicine on creativity tendency
Zhenghua ZHOU ; Zhenzhong LIU ; Chimei PAN ; Yuanyuan JING ; Jin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(9):953-958,959
Objective To analyze the effects of achievement motivation and family environ-ment of undergraduates majoring in preventive medicine on creativity tendency. Methods The self-administered questionnaire was used to survey the general characteristics , achievement motivation , family environment, and Williams creativity tendency of undergraduates (n=243) from grade 1 to grade 5 majoring in preventive medicine in a medical college. The effects of achievement motivation and family environment on creativity tendency were tested with multiple linear regression analysis. SPSS 17.0 software was used for statistical analysis. The indexes between boys and girls was compared with group t test, and single factor analysis of variance was made for comparison between grades, SNK method was used to test and compare two groups; linear correlation analysis was made to inspect the correlation between the two indicators, and multiple linear regression analysis method was used for further analysis. Results The survey recycled 226 copies of effective questionnaires. The scores of achievement motivation, family environment, and Williams creativity tendency and all dimen-sions had no statistically significant difference among the five grades, or between the male and female (P>0.05). The positive influence factors of creativity tendency and its dimensions were pursuing success, the in-formative property, the entertaining property and organizational property, the negative influence factor was avoiding failure. R2 was 0.094-0.265 (P=0.000-0.048). Conclusion Achievement motivation and family environment of undergraduates majoring in preventive medicine may have posi-tive effects on creativity tendency. Various comprehensive measures should be taken to improve family environment and enhance achievement motivation, and to promote to increase creativity tendency, and to cultivate students' creativity and improve students' scientific research ability.
5.Effect of perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine on postoperative ileus after laparocolectomy
Bin ZHOU ; Fan XIAO ; Yong CHEN ; Guohai XU ; Zhidong ZHOU ; Chang LI ; Zhenzhong LUO
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2016;32(4):328-332
Objective To evaluate the effect of perioperative administration of dexmedetomidine on postoperative ileus after laparocolectomy.Methods Sixty patients scheduled for abdominal surgery were randomly divided into two groups,30 in each group.Group D received dexme-detomidine administeration at a loading dose of 0.6 μg/kg for 10 minutes before induction,followed by an infusion rate of 0.5 μg·kg-1 ·h-1 to 30 min before the end of surgery.The control group re-ceived saline instead of Dex.After the surgery,Group C received intravenous sufentanyl 2 μg/kg, while group D sufentanyl 2 μg/kg combined with Dex 2 μg/kg.Heart rate variability (HRV)were detected before Dex infusion (T0 ),10 minutes after intubation (T1 ), 10 minutes after CO 2 insufflation (T2 ),1 hour after CO 2 insufflation (T3 ),10 minutes after CO 2 desufflation (T4 ),and 10 minutes after extubation(T5 ).The plasma concentrations of epinephrine(E)and norepinephrine (NE)were determined at T0 ,T3 ,T5 ,T7 and T1 0.The recovery of bowel function was evaluated in terms of the first time to fart and intake food.Results Compared with T0 ,HRV of power (TP), high-frequency (HF)power,low-frequency (LF)power and the ratio of LF/HF power were signifi-cantly decreased at T1-T4 in group C and at T1-T5 in group D.The plasma concentrations of E and NE were higher at T3 ,T5 ,T7 and T1 0 in both group C and group D (P <0.05).Compared with T1 ,TP, LF and the ratio of LF/HF were increased at T2-T4 (P <0.05).Compared with group C,TP,LF and the ratio of LF/HF were decreased at T2-T5 ,The plasma concentrations of E and NE were decreased at T3 ,T5 ,T7 and T10 and the time of first flatus was earlier(P <0.05).Conclusion The perioperative ad-ministration of dexmedetomidine during laparocolectomy facilitated the early recovery of bowel func-tion after surgery and decreasede the time of postoperative ileus.
6.Application and effects of bone lengthening growth diary in self- management of patients after lower limb lengthening
Lan MO ; Ling GUO ; Yan SHAN ; Liqian ZHOU ; Zhenzhong SUN ; Xuming WEI ; Yuhong FU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(30):2287-2289
Objective To explore the application and effects of bone lengthening growth diary in self management of patients after lower limb lengthening. Methods A total of 54 cases applying lower limb lengthening were divided into the experimental group (n=28) and the control group (n=26) with random digit table. The basic treatment was consistent, the control group was given routine guidance, the experi-mental group implemented self- management with bone lengthening growth diary. Self- recognition of disease was assessed and compared between the two groups 12 weeks after operation. Self- efficacy and self- manage ment were assessed and compared between the two groups 2 and 12 weeks after operation. Results The self- recognition of disease in the observation group was better than that of the control group, for patients with higher self- recognition degree (21 cases vs. 10 cases), χ2=8.64, P<0.05, the difference was significantly different. The total scores of self- efficacy and self- management in the observation group were higher than those of the control group,(48. 42±3.43) vs.(34.14±4.13),t=11.750, P<0.01;(55.35±2.69) vs.(42.15±3.67), t=15.130, P<0.01, the difference was significantly different. Conclusions Bone lengthening growth diary plays a beneficial role on self-management of patients with lower limb lengthening.
7.Comparison of finger photoplethysmogram and cerebral state index for monitoring depth of anaesthesia
Lieliang ZHANG ; Fuzhou HUA ; Jun YING ; Jing ZHANG ; Bin ZHOU ; Zhenzhong LUO ; Yanhui HU ; Guohai XU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(19):3178-3181
Objective To explore the similarities and differences between finger photoplethysmogram (PPG) and CSI in monitoring the depth of anaesthesia in Chinese adults under general anaesthesia. Methods Ninety-three patients, ASA ⅠorⅡ, aged 20-67, under general anaesthesia were enrolled. Anaesthesia was induced with target-controlled infusion (TCI) of propofol. The initial TCI concentration of propofol was set at 0.5 mg·L-1 followed by increments of 0.5 mg·L-1 at 3-min interval until the score of Modified Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale (MOAAS)reached 0. PPG and CSI were continuously monitored and their values were recorded every 2-4 seconds. MOAAS was recorded every 30 seconds to evaluate the sedation level in the study period. ResultsFor the periodfrom pre-induction to pre-intubation, the difference of photoplethysmogram amplitudevalues had statistical significance between level 4 and level 3, level 3 and level 2 of MOAAS (P<0.05). CSIvalues declined along with the decrease of MOAAS levels and were statistically different between every two neighboring levels of MOAAS (P < 0.05). Photoplethysmogram amplitude (PPGA) and pulse beat interval (PBI) values showed significant differences before and after intubation, pre- and post-incision (P < 0.05). Conclusions PPGA and PBI appear to be suitable to monitor the nociceptive component of balanced general anesthesia , while the CSI exhibits a good performance in monitoring the sedation or hypnotic component of balanced general anesthesia , thusthe combination of PPGA and CSI would benefit the monitoring of the adequacy of depth of anaesthesia.
8.Study on Antibacterial Activity and Immunomodulation Effect ofRe-Du-Ning Injection
Shuai ZHANG ; Hongmei WANG ; Xiujuan CHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Chunmiao CHEN ; Jun ZHOU ; Zhenzhong WANG ; Wei XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):1056-1060
This study was aimed to discuss the antibacterial and immunomodulation effect ofRe-Du-Ning (RDN) injection. Mice were randomly divided into the normal group, model group,Shuang-Huang-Lian (SHL) group (7.8 mL·kg-1), RDN high dose group (20.30 g·kg-1), middle dose group (10.15 g·kg-1), and low dose group (5.08 g·kg-1), in order to observe the death protective effect of mice with bacterial infection on antibacterial experimentin vivo. Mice were randomly divided into the normal group, model group,Xiang-Gu Duo-Tang (XGDT) group (0.19 mg·kg-1), RDN high dose group (20.30 g·kg-1), middle dose group (10.15 g·kg-1), and low dose group (5.08 g·kg-1). The 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene was used to induce delayed hypersensitivity. Immunomodulation was observed by the content of serum hemolysin and the carbon particle clearance index. The results showed that the RDN high dose group and middle dose group had antibacterial effect, which reduced the mortality of mice. The RDN high dose, middle dose and low dose group can enhance the phagocytosis of macrophage in immunosuppressive mice, increase the formation of hemolysin, and strengthen delayed hypersensitivity reaction among immunocompromised mice. It was concluded that RDN injection had antibacterial effect. Its immunomodulation effect was through the enhancing of non-specific immunity, humoral immunity and cellular immunity of mice.
9.Study on Analgesic and Antipyretics Effect of Re-Du-Ning Injection
Jian CHEN ; Xiujuan CHANG ; Chunmiao CHEN ; Yaozhong LYU ; Jun ZHOU ; Zhenzhong WANG ; Wei XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(9):1912-1915
This article was aimed to study the analgesic and antipyretic effect of Re-Du-Ning (RDN) Injection. Heating model was building on SD rats after subcutaneous injection of yeast. And then, RDN Injection was intravenous injected at the dose of 10.16 g·kg-1, 5.08 g·kg-1, and 2.54 g·kg-1, respectively. Observation was made on changes of rats' temperature. RDN Injection was intravenous injected into ICR mice at the dose of 20.30 g·kg-1, 10.15 g·kg-1, 5.08 g·kg-1 for 7 consecutive days. The methods of mice twist, hot plate and jaw pain were used in the testing of analgesic action of RDN Injection. The results showed that RDN Injection at high and middle dose can significantly reduce the temperature of heating rats models (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). It can also significantly reduce the twisting times of mice by acetic acid (P< 0.05 or P< 0.01). It can also significantly increase the pain threshold of mice by hot plate and jaw pain (P< 0.05 or P< 0.01). It was concluded that RDN Injection had a good analgesic and antipyretic effect in mice.
10.Effect of hyperbaric factor on lidocaine-induced apoptosis in spinal neurons in rats with diabetic neuropathic pain
Xiaolan ZHENG ; Guohai XU ; Bin ZHOU ; Yong CHEN ; Jun LU ; Zhenzhong LUO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;34(5):604-606
Objective To evaluate the effect of hyperbaric factor on lidocaine-induced apoptosis in spinal neurons in rats with diabetic neuropathic pain.Methods Healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 220-300 g,were used in the study.Diabetic neuropathic pain was induced by high-sugar high-fat diet + intraperitoneal 1% streptozotocin (STZ) 30 mg/kg and confirmed by blood glucose level > 16.65 mmol/L at 3 days after STZ injection and then intrathecal catheter was placed.Twenty-four rats with diabetic neuropathic pain in which IT catheters were successfully implanted were randomly divided into 3 groups (n =8 each):hyperbaric lidocaine group (group HL),isobaric lidocaine group (group IL),and glucose group (group G).Another 8 rats in which IT catheters were successfully inserted served as control group (group C).2% hyperbaric lidocaine 10 μl (in C and HL groups),2% isobaric lidocaine 10 μl (in group IL),or 10% glucose 10 μl (in group G) was injected intrathecally once a day for 3 consecutive days.The duration of motor block was recorded at 2 min after each administration.The paw withdrawal threshold to von Frey filament stimulation (PWT) was measured before STZ injection (T1),before IT injection (T2),at 30 min after administration on 1st,2nd and 3rd days and on day 5 after the end of administration (T3-6).All the rats were sacrificed at T6 and their L4,5 segments of the spinal cord were removed for microscopic examination.The apoptosis in spinal neurons was detected using TUNEL assay.Results Compared with the baseline value at T1,PWT was significantly decreased at T2-5 in HL,IL and G groups.PWT was significantly higher at T6 than at T2-5 in group HL.Compared with group C,the duration of motor block was significantly prolonged and the apoptotic index was increased in group HL.Compared with group IL,the duration of motor block was significantly prolonged and the apoptotic index was increased in group HL.Conclusion Hyperbaric factor can promote lidocaine-induced apoptosis in spinal neurons in rats with diabetic neuropathic pain.