1.Ease effects of local inj ection of ursolic acid on orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption of rats and their mechanisms
Yue CUI ; Huan JIANG ; Congcong CUI ; Min HU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2016;42(2):231-235
Objective:To investgate the ease effects of local injection of ursolic acid both on orthodontic tooth movement distance and tooth root resorption in the rats, and to clarify its mechanism.Methods:Ninety-six male Wistar rats were used to establish models of orthodontic tooth movement.After the successful establishment of models,all the model rats were randomly divided into 0 (control group),0.5,1.0 and 2.0 mmol·L-1 ursolic acid groups (n=24).The rats were locally injected with different doses of ursolic acid into the palatal submucosal area adjacent to the right upper first molar ,once per 3 d,each time 50μL.The rats were respectively sacrificed on the days 1,3,5,7,10,14,21 and 28,then the distances of tooth movement were measured.HE staining was used to observe the morphologic changes of the root tissue of rats.Results:The tooth movement distances of rats in control,0.5,1.0,and 2.0 mmol· L-1 ursolic acid groups were increased with the prolongation of time (P<0.01).Compared with control group,the tooth movement distances of rats in 0.5 mmol·L-1 ursolic acid group 3,7,14,21 and 28 d after forcing had statistical significance (P<0.05 or P<0.01 );the tooth movement distances of rats in 1.0 and 2.0 mmol· L-1 ursolic acid groups 1 d after treatment had no statistical significance (P>0.05),but at the other time points,the tooth movement distances of rats had statistical significance (P<0.01).The tooth movement distances of rats had statistical significance between 0.5,1.0 and 2.0 mmol·L-1 ursolic acid groups 5,7,10,14,21 and 28 d after forcing (P<0.05 or P<0.01).The morphological results showed that the resorption pits were found on the surface of tooth root with the prolongation of loading time;in addition,with the increasing of the doses of ursolic acid, the absorption of root surface was relieved. Conclusion:Local injection of ursolic acid at the doses of 0.5,1.0 and 2.0 mmol·L-1 can reduce the distance of orthodontic tooth movement in the rats, and the distance of tooth movement in the rats is reduced with the increasing of its doses,and ursolic acid has the ease effect on the orthodoutic tooth root resorption.
2.Study on the safety and effectiveness of an exercise prescription for patients with diabetic foot ulcer and peripheral arterial disease
Congcong ZHENG ; Penghua WANG ; Yuejie CHU ; Min DING ; Haojie SUN ; Jie GUO
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2013;(1):18-23
Objective To investigate the effect of exercise prescription on foot perfusion and ulcer healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) accompanied with peripheral arterial disease (PAD).Methods Sixty patients with DFU and PAD were divided into exercise group and control group.The patients in the exercise group took exercise therapy training,ensuring that they could follow the exercise prescription.The patients in the control group had no exercise requirements.After the treatment for 12 weeks,ankle brachial index (ABI),transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2),skin temperature,body mass index (BMI),HbA1C,and the ulcer healing rate in the two groups were compared,the satisfaction and compliance in the exercise group were evaluated,and the adverse events of the treatment were recorded.Results After the treatment for 12 weeks,the ABI,TcPO2,and foot skin temperature in the two groups increased and HbA1C decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).TcPO2 increased 5.25 mm Hg(1 mm Hg=0.133kPa),skin temperature increased 0.45℃,and BMI decreased 0.69 kg/m2 in the exercise group,while TcPO2 increased 2.59 mm Hg,skin temperature increased 0.28℃,and BMI increased 0.02 kg/m2 in the control group,showing significant differences in the three index changes between two groups (P<0.01).The healing rate in the exercise group was higher than that in the control group (53.6% vs 25.9%,P <0.05).The patients'compliance and satisfaction to the exercise therapy were 90% and 94%,respectively.The incidence of adverse events in the exercise group had no causal relationship with the exercise prescription.Conclusion The exercise prescription in the study can improve the foot perfusion,and promote ulcer healing.It has the advantage of high safety,patients'compliance and satisfaction.
3.Advances in Research on Clinical Detection of Lymph Node Metastasis in Early Gastric Cancer
Congcong MIN ; Jing ZHANG ; Shigang DING
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2018;23(2):105-108
With the development of endoscopic technology,the detection rate of early gastric cancer has increased in recent years. Lymph node metastasis is of crucial importance for planning appropriate treatment and determining prognosis in patients with early gastric cancer. Accurate assessment of lymph node status preoperatively can help for choosing the optimal treatment strategy,thereby reducing surgical injury,improving postoperative quality of life and improving the long-term outcome. This article reviewed the advances in research on clinical detection methods of lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer.
4.Application of "upgraded single-entry colonoscope training method" in the primary endoscopic training of refresher doctors
Yuhu QU ; Congcong MIN ; Tao MAO ; Hua LIU ; Xiaoyan YIN ; Xiaoyu LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(9):1240-1243
Objective:To explore the application of "upgraded single-entry colonoscope training method" in the primary endoscopic training of refresher doctors.Methods:A total of 71 refresher doctors who participated in the primary single endoscopy training in the Endoscopy Center of the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2017 to December 2019 were randomized to two groups: upgraded single-entry endoscopy training group ( n=36) and traditional single-entry endoscopy training group ( n=35). In the first week of training, all the participants learned the basic theory of single-entry enteroscopy insertion. From week 2 to week 11, each doctors of the two groups finally completed 80 to 100 cases of single-entry endoscopy. The upgraded single-entry colonoscopy training group was divided into two stages: "rectum-proximal sigmoid colon" and "descending colon-ileocecal part" with the boundary of descending-sigmoid colon as the dividing point, which was different from the traditional group. At the 12th week, each doctors were assessed by 20 cases of single-entry colonoscopy operation. the success rate of ileocecum insertion, the time to pass through sigmoid colon, the rate of loop formation and the average operation time of successful ileocecum insertion were compared between the two groups. SPSS 26.0 was used for t test or chi-square test. Results:Compared with the traditional single-entry endoscopy training group, the upgraded single-entry endoscopy training group achieved better results in the successful rate of ileocecal insertion (66.8% vs. 59.0%, P=0.005), the time to pass sigmoid colon [(6.05±3.32) min vs. (7.15±3.12) min, P<0.001], the loop rate (35.13% vs. 40.71%, P=0.035), the average operation time of successfully inserting the ileocecal part [(9.01±2.12) min vs. (10.25±3.12) min, P<0.001] and the discomfort response score [(5.19±1.41) vs. (6.70±2.15), P<0.001], with statistical significance between the groups. Conclusion:"Upgraded single-entry endoscopy training method" emphasizes no loop through sigmoid colon, which is more helpful for refresher doctors to master the operation skills of single-entry colonoscopy, shorten the teaching time, and reduce the discomfort of patients, and is suitable for popularization in the teaching.
5.Molecular markers for preoperative prediction of lymph node metastasis in gastric cancer
Congcong MIN ; Jing ZHANG ; Ye WANG ; Yanlei GUO ; Hejun ZHANG ; Shigang DING
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2020;40(6):373-379
Objective:To evaluate the clinical prognostic significance of molecular markers with high predictive value for lymph node metastasis (LNM) before operation in gastric cancer (GC).Methods:From January 2013 to December 2015, at Peking University Third Hospital, 85 patients with GC confirmed by preoperative biopsy under gastroendoscopy and receiving radical gastrectomy were selected. Among 85 patients with GC, 34 patients had LNM and the other 51 patients were without LNM. The expression levels of macrophage capping protein G (CapG), tyrosine kinase receptor B (TrkB), prosperohomeobox protein l (Prox-1), matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 (VEGFR3) were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in preoperative gastric biopsy tissues. Chi-square test was performed to analyze the correlation between the expression of different markers and various clinicopathological characteristics. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn to compare the predictive value of different markers on LNM of GC. Kaplan-Meier curve was applied to evaluate the impact of different markers on the prognosis of GC patients.Results:The positive expression rates of CapG, TrkB, Prox-1, MMP-2, VEGF-C and VEGFR3 of the LNM-positive group were higher than those of the LNM-negative group (85.3%, 29/34 vs. 35.3%, 18/51; 76.5%, 26/34 vs. 29.4%, 15/51; 67.6%, 23/34 vs. 11.8%, 6/51; 64.7%, 22/34 vs. 33.3%, 17/51; 61.8%, 21/34 vs. 29.4%, 15/51; 52.9%, 18/34 vs. 23.5%, 12/51, respectively), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=20.631, 18.093, 28.342, 8.086, 8.746 and 7.727, all P<0.01). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) values and 95% confidence interval ( CI) of CapG, TrkB, Prox-1, MMP-2, VEGF-C and VEGFR3 in predicting LNM of GC before operation were 0.787 (0.687 to 0.880), 0.772 (0.656 to 0.860), 0.761 (0.661 to 0.883), 0.724 (0.618 to 0.830), 0.687 (0.571 to 0.803) and 0.583 (0.452 to 0.715), respectively. Among them, the AUC values of CapG, Prox-1 and TrkB were relatively high. The expression levels of CapG and Prox-1 were correlated with invasion depth and TNM stage of GC ( χ2=4.792, 13.664, 4.204 and 19.948, all P<0.05). And TrkB expression was correlated with TNM stage of GC ( χ2=12.036, P<0.05). Kaplan-Meier curves revealed that the overall survival rates of CapG, TrkB or Prox-1 positive groups were significantly lower than those of CapG, TrkB or Prox-1 negative groups (70.2%, 33/47 vs. 94.7%, 36/38; 70.7%, 29/41 vs. 90.9%, 40/44; 69.0%, 20/29 vs. 87.5%, 49/56, respectively), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=9.820, 4.909 and 4.683, all P<0.05). Conclusions:CapG, TrkB and Prox-1 are markers with relatively high predictive value for LNM of GC, and all of them are correlated with the progression and poor prognosis of GC.
6.Clinical study of Bushen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus with osteoporosis
Congcong WANG ; Min GONG ; Lihong WANG ; Ligang ZHOU ; Chaoxun WANG ; Li ZHAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2020;42(10):955-959
Objective:To explore the clinical application of Bushen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction combined with western medicine in the treatment of diabetes mellitus with osteoporosis. Methods:A total of 180 patients with diabetes mellitus complicated with osteoporosis in Pudong Hospital from November 2017 to June 2019 who met the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups according to the random number table method, with 90 patients in each group. The control group was treated with conventional western medicine, the study group was treated with Bushen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction on the basis of the control group, and both groups were treated for 3 months. The TCM symptom scores were performed before and after treatment. Fasting blood glucose (FPG) and serum calcium levels were determined by a fully automated biochemical analyzer, HbAlc levels were determined by glycosylated hemoglobin analyzer, and TNF-α, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and Chemerin levels were determined by a double-antibody sandwich ELISA. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by dual-energy X-ray apparatus and clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results:The total effective rate of the study group was 95.6% (86/90), and that of the control group was 76.7% (69/90), where the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( χ2=13.425, P<0.01). After treatment, the main symptom, secondary symptom and total score of the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=20.851, 15.365, 27.339, respectively, all Ps<0.01). After treatment, FPG and HbAlc in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( t=5.287, 10.304, P<0.01), BMD and serum calcium were significantly higher than those in the control group ( t=3.644, 3.964, P<0.01). After treatment, the levels of serum TNF-α (6.30 ± 2.05 pg/m vs. 10.43 ± 3.26 pg/m, t=10.174), MCP-1 (324.38 ± 20.05 pg/ml vs. 411.14 ± 27.67 pg/ml, t=24.087), Chemerin (57.74 ± 8.35 ng/ml vs. 63.34 ± 10.64 ng/ml, t=3.928) in the study group were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01); IGF-1 (167.79 ± 11.31 μg/L vs. 142.21 ± 9.34 μg/L, t=16.544) were significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusions:Bushen-Jianpi-Huoxue Decoction combined with conventional western medicine therapy can improve the blood glucose level and BMD of patients with diabetes mellitus complicated with osteoporosis, and improve the clinical effect.
7.The study on the relationship among negative physical self,fear of negative evaluation, physical appearance perfectionism and social appearance anxiety in female patients with psoriasis
Yujing ZHU ; Ping HUANG ; Congcong CAI ; Xiaoxia WANG ; Min ZHANG ; Bin LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(33):2577-2583
Objective:To analyze the relationship between physical appearance perfectionism, negative body self, fear of negative evaluation and social appearance anxiety in female patients with psoriasis.Methods:A total of 251 female patients with psoriasis in Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Shanghai Jiaotong University from June 2019 to June 2020 were selected as the subjects. Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale (PPAS), Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS), Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale (BFNES) and Negetive Physical Self Scale (Npss) were used in the survey. The correlation of negative body self and negative evaluation fear between the appearance perfectionism and social appearance anxiety of female psoriasis patients was analyzed.Results:The score of physical appearance perfectionism was 49.42±5.32, the score of social appearance anxiety was 58.72±6.24, the score of fear of negative evaluation was 30.59±7.21 and the score of negative physical self was 29.21±6.24. Pearson correlation analysis showed that there was a significant positive correlation among physical appearance perfectionism, social appearance anxiety, fear of negative evaluation and negative physical self ( r value was 0.402-0.488, P<0.01). The mediating effect of negative physical self between physical appearance perfectionism and social appearance anxiety was 0.164 (95% CI 0.082-0.227), the mediating effect of negative body self between physical appearance perfectionism and social appearance anxiety was 0.152 (95% CI 0.079-0.214) and the chain mediating effect of fear of negative evaluation and negative physical self was 0.067 (95% CI 0.025-0.108). Conclusions:Female patients with psoriasis have a high level of physical appearance perfectionism, which can directly affect their social anxiety, while fear of negative evaluation and negative physical self indirectly affect the correlation between appearance perfectionism and social appearance anxiety. Psychological intervention measures should be taken to reduce their psychological burden on their own appearance defects and carry out social anxiety and fear.
8.The effect of olmesartan on the antigen presentation function of rat dendritic cells
Yanping BI ; Congcong WANG ; Heng LI ; Min ZHANG ; Chunlin YANG ; Xiaoli LI ; Ruisheng DUAN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(11):1324-1328
Objective:To explore the effect of Olmesartan on the antigen presenting function of dendritic cells (DCs) in rats.Methods:Bone marrow-derived dendritic cells of female Lewis rats were obtained. Bone marrow-derived dendritic cells were cultured with Olmesartan (final concentration 10 μmol/L; OLM-DCs) or equal volume of DMSO (Con-DCs). Mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) of the surface costimulatory molecule CD80, CD86 and MHCⅡ on DCs and the levels of IL-10 and TGF-β of DCs were analyzed by flow cytometry. DCs and CD4 +T lymphocytes were cocultured. T lymphocytes proliferation was analyzed by flow cytometry. IFN-γ in the supernatants were determined by ELISA. Results:The expression of MHC Ⅱ on DCs was inhibited by Olmesartan. The level of intracellular IL-10 in DCs was up-regulated by Olmesartan. Compared with Con-DCs, T lymphocytes proliferation and the level of IFN-γ were inhibited by OLM-DCs.Conclusions:Olmesartan could induce tolerogenic DCs in vitro. These tolerogenic DCs could inhibit T lymphocytes proliferation and the production of Th1 cytokine.
9.Investigation on the current practice status of central venous access device maintenance among intensive care unit nurses in Shandong province
Fengzhi CHEN ; Jicheng ZHANG ; Beibei LIU ; Panpan YAO ; Yang SHEN ; Zijian TAI ; Min DING ; Congcong LIU ; Xue BAI
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2023;30(6):719-724
Objective To understand the current practice status of central venous access device(CVAD)maintenance among intensive care unit(ICU)nurses in secondary and above medical institutions in Shandong province,and to provide a basis for further implementation of effective measures to reduce the incidence of central catheter-related bloodstream infections.Methods The CVAD maintenance practice questionnaire was compiled based on domestic and international evidence related to CVAD maintenance,and a survey was conducted in October 2022 to investigate the status of ICU nurses' CVAD maintenance practice in secondary and above medical institutions in Shandong Province.Results There were 1 492 nurses participated in the survey and 1 461 valid questionnaires were recovered,with a valid recovery rate of 97.92%.The type of CVAD used by the nurses was mainly central venous catheters[92.3%(1349/1461)],and the item with the best assessment at each operation was patency of the catheter[81.1%(1185/1461)],and the worst was the patient's feeling[40.7%(594/1 461)].When assessing catheter patency,[59.8%(873/1 461)]of nurses drew back blood into the catheter.In the use of infusion connectors,three-way connectors[76.0%(1 110/1 461)]and heparin caps[62.3%(910/1 461)]were most frequently used.When sterilizing needleless connectors,most nurses could follow the correct range of disinfection,but the time of disinfection needed to be extended,and the most used items for disinfection were povidone-iodine cotton balls/swabs[44.3%(647/1 461)].The timing of changing infusion connectors needs to be standardized.Most nurses would choose saline for catheter flushing,and the number of nurses choosing saline versus heparinized saline when locking the catheter was about 50%.Most nurses can use correct size syringes and follow standardized techniques for flushing and locking.When performing CVAD maintenance,84.7%(1 237/1 461)of nurses chose a specialized care package kit.The most used skin antiseptic was povidone-iodine[63.7%(931/1 461)].Most nurses could follow the standardized range of skin disinfection,but awareness of drying needs to be improved.Dressings covering puncture points were most frequently transparent[99.7%(1 457/1 461)]and gauze[94.7%(1 383/1 461)],and the frequency of gauze dressing changes needs to be standardized.Hand hygiene and aseptic awareness of nurses during CVAD maintenance was good,but hand hygiene and the timing of wearing sterile gloves need to be standardized.Conclusions ICU nurses' CVAD maintenance practices were generally in line with the latest evidence-based recommendations,but assessment,use of maintenance-related items,and hand hygiene and aseptic technique need to be further standardized.It is recommended that nursing administrators enhance ICU nursing human resource allocation as much as possible and form a central line associated bloodstream infection(CLABSI)prevention and control management system to gradually reduce the morbidity of CLABSI within the ICU.
10.Multi-center Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Huangqi Injection Combined with Buzhong Yiqi Acupuncture in Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Qi Deficiency
Chengcheng WANG ; Xing TANG ; Chunmei LI ; Zhongbo WANG ; Yanlin FU ; Min DAI ; Min YANG ; Congcong YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(7):163-169
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of Huangqi injection combined with Buzhong Yiqi acupuncture in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) with Qi deficiency and its effects on TCM syndromes, fatigue symptoms, serum superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) levels. MethodA total of 200 patients with CFS of Qi deficiency were randomly divided into a control group (100 cases) and an observation group (100 cases). The control group was treated with vitamin B compounds, and the observation group was treated with Huangqi injection combined with Buzhong Yiqi acupuncture for two weeks. The scores of TCM syndromes, fatigue symptoms, levels of serum SOD, MDA, and ox-LDL and the incidence of adverse reactions were observed and compared before and after treatment in two groups. ResultAfter treatment, the total effective rate of the control group was 54.34% (50/92), while that of the observation group was 88.54% (85/96). The total effective rate of the observation group was higher than that of the control group (χ2=27.13,P<0.05). Compared with those in the two groups before treatment, scores of fatigue self-assessment scale (FSAS), physical fatigue and mental fatigue, and sleep/rest response scores of fatigue in the two groups after treatment were significantly decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, scores of FSAS, physical fatigue and mental fatigue, and sleep/rest response scores of fatigue in the observation group were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with those in the two groups before treatment, TCM syndrome scores in the two groups after treatment were significantly decreased (P<0.05). After treatment, TCM syndrome scores in the observation group were significantly decreased compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). Compared with those in the two groups before treatment, MDA levels in the two groups were significantly decreased (P<0.05), ox-LDL levels in the observation group were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and SOD levels were significantly increased (P<0.05). After treatment, compared with those in the control group, the serum MDA and ox-LDL levels in the observation group were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the serum SOD was significantly increased (P<0.05). No serious adverse events or adverse reactions occurred during this clinical trial. ConclusionHuangqi injection combined with Buzhong Yiqi acupuncture has a good clinical curative effect in the treatment of CFS with Qi deficiency, which can effectively improve the fatigue symptoms of patients, increase the level of SOD, and reduce the level of serum MDA and ox-LDL. It is related to the production of antioxidants, inhibiting the production of lipid peroxides, and improving the body's ability to resist oxidative stress.