1.Resistance mechanisms of trastuzumab and treatment strategies in patients with breast cancer
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(4):274-277
In the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her-2) overexpressing breast cancer,some patients have drug resistance to trastuzumab.Potential mechanisms of resistance to trastuzumab include impaired access of trastuzumab to Her-2 ; alternative signaling from insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R),hepatocyte growth factor receptor (HGFR) and so on; aberrant downstream signaling caused by loss of phosphatase and tensin homologs deleted from chromosome 10 (PTEN);phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase catalytic alpha polypeptide gene (PIK3CA) mutation; over-expression of heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) and CD44. Additionally,potential strategies for overcoming resistance to trastuzumab include using new targeted medicines,such as pertuzumab,lapatinib and trastuzumab-DM1.
2.Clinical analysis of 198 cases with mumps
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(20):3088-3090
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and clinical features of mumps.Methods The epidemiological characteristics,clinical manifestations and treatment of 198 cases with mumps were retrospectively analyzed.Results The onset age of mumps was less than 15 years old,men more than women,the crowd distribution was mainly the students,especially in winter,spring and summer.The clinical characteristics were as following:corresponding parotid gland enlargement occurred at the onset of mumps,some of the patients may be accompany by fever,nausea,vomiting,chest tightness,palpitation,or had the performance of the headache,dizziness,muscle weakness,sleepiness and nervous system complications.The results of laboratory tests showed that white blood cell(WBC) of most patients was in the normal range; blood,urine amylase obviously increased; a few cases with abnormal myocardial enzyme spectrum and liver function.Chest X-ray and electrocardiogram(ECG) were normal.4 cases had EEG abnormality.All cases received ribavirin antiviral treatment,and were given corresponding symptomatic treatment to the complications,all patients recovered.Conclusion Epidemiological characteristics were local epidemic,obvious seasonal difference,the student was the main body.Common complications were encephalitis,gland inflammation,myocarditis,hepatitis,etc.,mumps vaccine should be advocated in the students.
3.Current status and management strategies on central sterile supply depart-ments inmedical institutes
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(4):203-207
Objective To realize the current status of central sterile supply departments(CSSDs)in hospitals,and provide the basis for making improvement measures.Methods Field investigation was adopted to study the resource distribution,personnel structure,and the quality of medical instrument cleaning in 78 hospitals in Chongqing.Re-sults Qualified results of 78 hospitals was 24.36% (19/78),basically qualified rate 52.56% (41/78),unqualified rate 23.08% (18/78);inspection results of different types of hospitals were significantly different(Hc= 16.643,P=0.002),qualified hospitals mainly concentrated on city- and county-level hospitals.Unqualified rate of CSSD con-struction area was 78.21% (n= 61),unqualified rate of personal allocation was 75.64% (n= 59),concentrated man-agement of operating rooms and CSSDs was 52.56% (n= 41),mainly concentrated on city- and county-level hospi-tals;decentralized management accounted for 47.44% (n= 37),58(74.36% )hospitals used repeated cleaning stain-less steel tables for receiving,50% didn’t install automated cleaning machine and drying cabinet,42.31% (33/78) performed manual cleaning,40(51.28% )didn’t equip with water treatment system;12(15.38% )hospitals used patched or worn clothing for packing,47 didn’t equip with hard metal container,37(47.44% )had no heat sealing machine,21(26.92% )had no detection equipment for cleaning quality,41(52.56% )had no low temperature sterili-zation instruments;52(66.67% )hospitals performed biological monitoring on high pressure steam sterilizer.Conclu-sion Clean and disinfection equipments in CSSDs in city- and county-level hospitals are well-appointed,procedures of clean and disinfection are standard,and can achieve the standard of clean quality;while hospitals affiliated to fac-tories and private hospitals are not well-appointed,procedures of clean and disinfection are not standard. Construc-tion of CSSD should be standard,so as to ensure the effectiveness of clean,disinfection and sterilization of surgical instruments.
5.Case of olfactory dysfunction caused by sinusitis.
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6.Analysis of the Utilization of Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in 34 Hospitals from Wuhan Area during 2011-2013
China Pharmacy 2015;(26):3635-3639
OBJECTIVE:To analyze the utilization and variation tendency of oral hypoglycemic agents in Wuhan area,and to provide reference for drug selection and enterprise production and sale. METHODS:The utilization of oral hypoglycemic agents in 34 hospitals from Wuhan area during 2011-2013 was analyzed statistically in respects of consumption sum,DDDs and DDC etc. RESULTS:The consumption sum and DDDs of oral hypoglycemic agents increased by 20% and 7% respectively year by year. Acarbose had a market share of over 40%. The drug use frequency of metformin ranked the second place only to acarbose. DPP-4 inhibitor had a promising future,with a consumption sum proportion of more than 10%,while the market share of traditional Chi-nese medicine had fallen below 3%. Except for repaglinide,gliclazide,glimepiride,Xiaoke pills,etc.,the selling of other medica-tions are consistent with the user. CONCLUSIONS:The utilization of oral hypoglycemic drugs is basically rational in 34 hospitals from Wuhan area during 2011-2013.
7.Clinical application of glycopeptide antibiotics in hospitalized patients
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(5):429-433
Objective To survey the clinical application of glycopeptide antibiotics in hospitalized patients, and evaluate the rationality of drug use, so as to provide reference for rational clinical drug use.Methods A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the application of glycopeptide antibiotics among inpatients in a hospital from January to December in 2014, relevant clinical data were recorded.Results A total of 727 cases were included , 471 (64.79%) of which were infected cases.Respiratory tract infection was the main site of both healthcare-associated infection and community-associated infection (39.17% and 45.98%, respectively).The average days of glycopeptide antibiotic use were 6.06 day (4 403/727).Patients who used glycopeptide antibiotics were mainly from intensive care unit, department of oncology, and department of neurosurgery, accounting for 20.36%(n=148) , 12.10%(n=88), and 11.14%(n=81) respectively.Glycopeptide was used in 338 patients(46.49%),the average types of combined use was 4.43, triple and above was used in 99 patients(13.62%),combination of the second generation cephalosporins was the highest(20.48%).450(61.90%) patients used vancomycin, 260(35.76%)used teicoplanin,17(2.34%)used both vancomycin and teicoplanin.A total of 847 pathogenic strains were isolated, the major were Acinetobacter baumannii (n=111, 13.10%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (n=80, 9.45%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (n=68, 8.03%), and Staphylococcus aureus (n=54 , 6.37%), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was 50 strains.490 (67.40%) patients treated with glycopeptide antibiotics were effective.Of 727 patients, 86 (11.83%) used antibiotics rationally, 315(43.33%) basically rational,and 326 (44.84%) irrationally.Conclusion Application of glycopeptide antibiotics in this hospital is basically rational, but indications should be paid attention.
8.Research on the function of network information in the medical research teaching
China Medical Equipment 2015;(4):42-43,44
Objective: To explore the function of network information in the medical research teaching. Methods: To analyze the function of network information in the medical research, combined with the current actual medical research teaching, to understand correctly the related problems, and find the corresponding appropriate solutions. Results: In medical research teaching, the students should be led to use correctly the network tool for keeping track the research forefront, solving scientific problems, broadening the research mindset; avoiding addiction, split personality and internet plagiarism. Conclusion:In the medical research teaching, the students should be guided to use the network tools correctly, which maximize its effect.
9.Protection of Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity without interfering with its antitumor activity
Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 1999;(2):90-
OJECTIVE:To explore whether EGb761 could protect against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity, and whether it affects on doxorubicin antitumor activity. METHOD: Doxorubicin-induced rat heart mitochondria damage in vitro and doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity in mice were used. The cardiotoxicity were evaluated via spectrophotography, electromicrography and other methods.RESULTS: Doxorubicin markedly induced malondialdehyde formation, adenosine 5′-triphosphatase activity loss, membrane rigidification, swelling, disintegration and lysis of rat heart mitochondria in vitro, all the above pathological and biochemical damages were reduced significantly by EGb761. Cardiotoxicity of doxorubicin in mice as measured by increases of heart Malondialdehyde level and serum creatine phosphokinase activity was significantly alleviated by EGb761. Moreover. The antitumor activity of doxorubicin, as assayed by prolonged life span of mice bearing with H22 hepatoma, was not reduced by EGb761 treatment. CONCLUSION:Ginkgo biloba extract may protect heart against doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity without interfering with its antitumor activity in mice.
10.A methodology study on flow cytometric analysis of cell DNA stained with DAPI and Hoechst33342
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2003;0(04):-
Objective:To discuss a simple method for flow cytometric analysis of cell DNA stained with DAPI and Hoechst33342.Methods:HT 29 cells stained with DAPI,Hoechst33342 or PI were measured by BD FACSAria and the percentages of cells in G0/G1,S and G2/M phases with three staining me-thods,then the results were analyzed and compared.Before measurement we monitored the quality of DNA analysis of flow cytometer through UV beads QC experiment and analyzed the standard chicken erythrocyte nuclei(CEN) and calf thymocyte nuclei(CTN) stained with DAPI and Hoechst33342.Results:CV value of UV peak was 2.4 after QC experiments.There were 4 peaks on CEN histograms and the ratios of peak channel mean of G2/G1,G3/G1,and G4/G1 were about 2,3,and 4 respectively.Both CV values of the first peak were 2.4.There were 2 peaks on CTN histograms and the ratio of peak channel mean of G2/G1 was 1.97,and CV value of G0/G1 2.4.The complete cell cycle of HT29 cells stained with DAPI,Hoechst33342 or PI was showed entirely,CV values were 3.40,3.02 and 4.42,respectively,and the percentages of cells in G0/G1 were 60.86%,60.22% and 60.81%,respectively,in S,28.85%,29.70% and 29.82%,respectively,and in G2/M,10.29%,9.09% and 9.37%,respectively.The results by the three methods showed no difference.Conclusion:This method for measurement of cellular DNA content is a simple and efficient approach to determining cell cycle and can be the first choice when using flow cytometer with 355 nm UV.