1.SWOT analysis on optimization the efficiency of scientific research administration of a public hospital.
Yang CHENG ; Meiling DONG ; Jufang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2012;25(2):104-106,113
Using the method of SWOT,the author analyzed the advantages and the weaknesses of the scientific research administration of the hospital.It realed that the exterior opportunities and the interior strength are important to establish hospital reputation.On the other side,involvement in scientific research is essential for carreer development of medical professionals.Suggestions are made to optimize the efficiency of scientific research administration so as to promote the core competency of the hospital.
2.Problems of and Solutions to Instrumental Analysis Teaching
Wei ZHANG ; Wei YANG ; Cheng YAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2003;0(04):-
Some problems, such as the differences of intelligence and knowledge basis among the students, ambiguity of teaching goal and lack of proper textbooks for instrumental analysis as well as "double-teacher", should be solved urgently. The authors try to find out some solutions to them.
3.The expression of cathepsin D in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and its clinical significance
Ailan CHENG ; Yang ZHANG ; Juan PENG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2010;12(12):1590-1593
Objective To evaluate the expression level of cathepsin D protein in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and to determine its relationship with clinic pathological characters. Method Immunohistochemistry was performed to detect the expression of cathepsin D in 72 cases of primary NPC and 28 cases of normal nasopharyngal epithelial tissue ( NNET), and the correlation of its expression level with clinicopathologic features and clinical outcomes was evaluated. Results Significant down-regulation of cathepsin D was observed in NPC versus NNET(x2 = 13. 55, P <0. 01 ). In addition, cathepsin D down-regulation was significantly correlated with poor histological differentiation ( x2 =41.47, P <0. 01 ). Type Ⅰ and Ⅱ (well-moderately differentiated) NPC showed more intense immunoreactivity of cathepsin D compared with type Ⅲ (poorly differentiated) NPC. Cathepsin D up-regulation was significantly correlated with clinical stage, recurrence, and lymph node and distant metastasis (x2 = 13.43,22. 86,21.61,14. 32, P <0. 01 ).Tumors with cathepsin D up-regulation tended to have advanced clinical stage, frequent recurrences, and metastasis to lymph node and distant organ. Conclusion The expression of cathepsin D was closely related with the differentiation, clinical stage and pathological grade of NPC. Cathepsin D could be served as an effective differentiation marker for the histopathological grading of NPC and a possible therapy target.
4.Application of protective technique for intercostal nerve in thoracotomy
Hongding YANG ; Jun WANG ; Cheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;(3):214-215
To retrospective analyze the clinical profiles of 80 patients undergoing thoracotomy with protection of intercostal nerve versus traditional method.The doses of narcotics of two groups were (12 ± 5)and (43 ± 11) mg respectively.The postoperative levels of visual analogue score (VAS) and such potential complications as pneumonia,atelectasis and paraesthesia were examined (P < 0.01).Protective technique of intercostal nerve during thoracotomy could effectively relieve postoperative chest pain,reduce the dosage of narcotics and lower the occurrence of lung complications.
5.Multicenter study on incidences of catheter-associated urinary tract infection in different kinds of intensive care units
Lili CHENG ; Xiuyue ZHANG ; Hongyan YANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(8):548-552
Objective To improve health care workers’(HCWs)infection prevention and control consciousness through carrying out catheter-associated urinary tract infection(CAUTI)prevention and control project,and imple-ment prevention and control measures in practical work.Methods Diagnostic criteria of CAUTI issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control/National Healthcare Safety Network were adopted,from October 2013 to September 2014,monitoring was conducted on CAUTI in patients with indwelling urinary catheters for >2 con-secutive days at different types of ICUs in hospitals participated in the project .Results A total of 14 124 CAUTI cases were collected,410 patients developed CAUTI,urinary catheter usage rate was 79.33%(203 114/256 042), incidence of CAUTI was 2.02‰(410/203 114),urine specimen detection rate was 46.52%(6 570 /14 124).The detection rate of urine specimens increased from 37.24% (the fourth quarter of 2013)to 49.76% (the third quarter of 2014).Of prevention measures,the difference in the indication of catheterization was significantly different(P <0.01).Conclusion Through the development of competence building project of healthcare-associated infection pre-vention and control,prevention and control of CAUTI has achieved good intervention effect.
6.Advances in toxicological study and rapid detection of common mycotoxins in medicinal herbs
Cheng ZHANG ; Xiaowen DOU ; Meihua YANG
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2016;30(12):1369-1378
Mycotoxins,secondary metabolites produced by certain fungi,have become one of the most harmful factors that affect the clinical safety of medicinal herbs that probably can be contaminated by harmful toxins generated from fungi in the whole process from planting to clinical use. Therefore,more toxicological research of mycotoxins,a better knowledge of the pathogenesis and quick detection with sensitivity and accuracy will play an important role in targeted therapy of poisoning by mycotoxins and early warning . In this paper,the current status of mycotoxin contamination in medicinal herbs was ana?lyzed,and the progress of toxicological study on common contaminants was reviewed. In view of the high toxicity of toxins,the strategy of ″Prevention First″ is highly desirable. Hence,the development of rapid detection of typical mycotoxins was systematically discussed. The review was intended to provide ref?erence for ensuring clinical safe administration of medicinal herbs and for reducing the risk of mycotoxin poisoning.
7.Incidence and risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia in the intensive care unit of a hospital
Lili CHENG ; Xiuyue ZHANG ; Hongyan YANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(1):70-72
Objective To analyze the risk factors for ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP) in the intensive care unit(ICU) of a hospital,and provide theoretical reference for preventing and controlling VAP.Methods ICU patients receiving mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours between October 2013 and December 2014 were monitored by targeted monitoring method,risk factors for the occurrence of VAP were analyzed.Results A total of 483 patients received mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours,76 (15.73%) of whom developed VAP;the overall ventilator days were 5 347 days,incidence of VAP was 14.21 per 1 000 ventilator days.Univariate analysis showed that groups of gender,age,length of hospital stay,and duration of artificial airway were all significantly different,VAP rate in male patients was higher than that in female patients(x2 =9.838,P<0.01);VAP rate was highest in patients aged 41-70 years(x2 =10.242,P<0.01),followed by patients aged≥71 years;VAP rate were relatively higher in patients with longer length of hospital stay and longer duration of artificial airway(x2 =59.533,P<0.01;x2 =74.215,P<0.01,respectively).Conclusion Incidence of VAP in the ICU of this hospital is higher,especially in male patients,patients aged 41-70 years,as well as patients with long length of hospital stay and long duration of artificial airway.
8.Osteofibrous dysplasia of clinicopathology study
Xuantao YANG ; Xianliang ZHANG ; Niang CHENG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 1996;0(09):-
Objective To explore the clinicopathological features of osteofibrous dysplasia (OFD). Methods All the clinicopathological information of 17 cases of OFD were reviewed,including sex,age,course and radiography or histopathology features. The expression of Cytokeratin(CK) was examined by SP. Results Age of the patients ranged from 2-15 years, and the course of the lesion ranged from 1 month to 7 years. The mean age and the mean course was 7.2 years and 2.1 years respectively. Male to female ratio was 1∶1.4. The lesions all occured in tibia, presentating with localized masses. Only one invloved with both tibia and fibula. Radiographs showed there were cystic lesions in the thickened anterior cortex of the tibia with light marginal sclerosis. Histopathology showed a zonal architecture. Abundant osteoblasts in the vicinity of the trabeculae. Only two cases were positive for CK(11.8%). 8 of 10(80%) patients recurred. Conclusion OFD is predominately involved with the tibia in children. The history is long. It has a characteristic histopathologic image and clinical progress. Its a independent entity, not the same of adamantinoma.
9.Investigation of Children Blood Lead Level in Handan City
Shumin YANG ; Yanfen ZHANG ; Ranran CHENG
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(07):-
Objective To know the blood lead level of children in Handan city and the influence factors. Methods In Oct. 2004,211 children aged 2-6 years,living in Handan city for more than one year and without eliminating lead medicine treatment in recent three months,were chosen from a kindergarten. The blood lead was determined by WFC atomic absorption spectrometer. The influence factors were investigated by questionnaire.Results The blood lead level was(89.2?13.6) ?g/L,the prevalence of lead poisoning was 11.85%,no significant difference was seen between boys and girls. As for the blood lead level,the children living in the industrial areas or near traffic road was higher,the children living in the newly decorated house was higher,the children often eat preserved eggs was higher,the children whose parents engaged in the work of lead exposure was higher,the children whose parents smoke heavily at home everyday was higher,the children whose parents had lower education was higher. Conclusion More attention should be paid to prevent and control child lead poisoning in Handan city.
10.Expression and function of plasminogen activator inhibitor-3 in normal adult skin
Cheng ZHANG ; Tian YANG ; Yijun ZENG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(08):-
Objective To explore the expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor-3 (PAI-3) in normal adult skin. Methods Immunohistochemistry and RT-PCR were used to detect the expressions of PAI-3 and uPA. Results mRNA of PAI-3 and uPA were detected. PAI-3 was mainly expressed in stratum basale, stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum, and its expression enhanced in the well differentiated keratinocytes of the epidermis. uPA was located in basal layer. Conclusion PAI-3 exists in normal adult skin and is related with the differentiation of epidermal keratinocytes.