1.Clinical research on Reparil-Gel for osteoarthritis of the knee
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2005;11(1):49-50
ObjectiveTo compare the clinical effect and security of Reparil Gel on osteoarthritis of the knee.Methods60 patients were randomly divided into Reparil Gel group and Fenbid group, who applied Reparil Gel or take Fenbid orally respectively. Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was used to assess patients' pain, joint stiffness and disability of knee on 0 week, 2 week, 6 week after treatment. The side effect was observed.ResultsBoth group showed good clinic effect on 2 weeks (P<0.05)and 6 weeks (P<0.001)after treatment. Significant difference between two group was found 2 weeks after treatment, but there was no difference 6 weeks after. There was no side effect had been observed in Reparil Gel group, while stomachache, nausea or anorexia had been found in 4 case of Fenbid group 2 weeks after, and 8 case of Fenbid group 6 weeks after.ConclusionReparil Gel are same effective as Fenbid, but less side effect happened.
2.Continuing education and assessment for rehabilitation nurses: a preliminary study
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 1999;5(1):45-45
为提高我院康复科护士的护理水平,采用康复理论学习、技术操作及其分别考核的方法,对护士进行继续教育。结果经统计学t检验,P<0.01,有显著性差异。证明对护士进行继续教育和考核有明显的提高作用,应予推广实施。
3.Preparation of Docetaxel-loaded Pluronic P123 Micelles
Qian LI ; Ting HUANG ; Dongfeng YIN
China Pharmacist 2016;19(2):213-217
Objective: To optimize the formula and preparation process of docetaxel-loaded pluronic P123 micelles. Methods:Docetaxel-loaded pluronic P123 micelles were prepared by a thin-film hydration method and optimized by central composite design and response surface methodology. The influencing factors including the quantity of docetaxel, volume of organic phase, volume of hydra-tion and temperature of hydration were investigated with the entrapment efficiency as the index. The morphology of micelles was ob-served under a transmission electron microscope. The particle diameter and zeta potential were determined. The in vitro release property was measured by a dialysis method. Results:The relationship between the influencing factors and the evaluation parameter was fitted by multi-linear equation, quadratic polynomial equation and cubic polynomial equation, respectively. The results showed that the cubic polynomial equation was superior to the others according to the correlation coefficient. Docetaxel-loaded pluronic P123 micelles were spherical with the mean diameter, zeta potential, polydispersity index, encapsulation efficiency and drug loading of 108. 3 nm,-3. 99 mV, 0. 265, (97. 91 ± 0. 28)% and (3. 72 ± 0. 12)%, respectively. The cumulative release in vitro reached 95. 03% in 120 h, and docetaxel-loaded pluronic P123 micelles had notable sustained-release property. Conclusion: The technical process for do-cetaxel-loaded pluronic P123 micelles is simple and usable, and docetaxel-loaded pluronic P123 micelles show high encapsulation effi-ciency and notable sustained-release property.
4.Tuberculosis following tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonists therapy: two cases report and fiteratnere review
Dongfeng LIANG ; Jianglin ZHANG ; Feng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2008;12(10):700-704
Objective To improve clinicians' understanding of tuberculosis as the adverse event of the tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) antagonists therapy. Methods Two rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients were reported to develop lymphoid tuberculosis and pulmonary tuberculoma after TNF-α antagonists therapy. The relevant literature were reviewed. Results The first ease was a 62 year-old female RA patient. Her skin PPD reaction was negative and chest X-ray was normal before the therapy. Following 4 doses of infliximab injection (each dose of 3 mg/kg) which were completed within 3 months, the patient developed fight supraclavicular lymphoids tuberculosis in the 5th month after the last treatment. The patient completely recovered after lymphoids excision and antituberculosis therapy with 4 anti-tuberculosis medications combination. The second case was a 44 year-old female RA patient. She did not take the skin PPD test and chest X-ray before the therapy. The patient developed fever and chest distress after etanercept therapy (25 mg hypodermic twice per week ) for 1.5 months. The chest X-ray showed a shadow in the median lobe of the right lung, which had gradually developed to a pulmonary tuberculoma. The patient's physical condition improved after the tubereuloma resection. It has been reported in recent years that ① TNF-α antagonists therapy could increase the incidence of tuberculosis, ② the incidence at which infliximab associated tuberculosis was higher than etanercept, ③ the majority of the patient having tuberculosis were old people, and ④ the incidence of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and the disseminated tuberculosis were higher than regular tuberculosis. Conclusion TNF-α antagonists may decrease the host defense ability against mycobacterium tuberculosis and increase the incidence of tuberculosis. The pre-treatment tuberculosis screening, as well as tuberculosis monitoring during and after treatment is mandatory.
5.The effect of intra-articular injection of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor-Fc in knee in patients with spondyloarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Dongfeng LIANG ; Feng HUANG ; Jianglin ZHANG ; Jian ZHU ; Hong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2013;(3):191-194
Objective To compare the effect of intra-articular injection of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor-Fc (rhTNFR:Fc) in the treatment of knee arthritis in spondyloarthritis (SPA) with that in rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods The subjects included in this study were SpA and RA patients with knee arthritis without deformity,moderate or severe bone erosion and obvious joint space narrowing in radiography,who had taken at least 6-week therapy with routine dosage of disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) before the study.All subjects received one dose of 25 mg rhTNFR:Fc injected to the target knee joints after synovial fluid being drawn away before injection.They were followed up for four weeks after injection.The primary end-point was the 4-week change in the moditied hospital for special surgery (HSS) knee score for the target knee.The secondary end-point were the 4-week change in patients assessment of the knee,and investigators assessment of knee,pain VAS of the knee joint when walking or standing,the range of knee inflexion,circumference of the knee cross section,synovium thickness detected by ultrasound in the part of the thickest synovium in the suprapatellar bursa.Paired t test,independed t test and Wilcoxon test were used for statistical analysis.Results Twenty-seven SpA patients and fifteen RA patients were included in the trial.The modified HSS knee score for the SpA group was 66±14 at baseline,86±11 (P<0.05) at follow-up,and for the RA group,the score was 64±13 at baseline,80±9 (P<0.05) at follow-up.24.2% (16.5%-41.9%) improve-ment on the modified HSS knee score was achieved in the SpA group,while 22.2% (15.3%-37.7%) improvement on the modified HSS knee score was achieved in the RA group (P>0.05).31.8% (9.3%-57.3%) improvement on the synovium thickness was achieved in the SpA group,while 1.5% (-19.3%-25.5%) improvement on the synovium thickness was achieved in the RA group (P<0.05).Adverse events were observed in six patients in SpA group and two patients in RA group.No serious adverse events had been observed.Conclusion Single intra-articular rhTNFR:Fc injection is an effective and safe therapeutic option for knee arthritis in both SpA and RA patients.This treatment may relieve knee synovitis in SpA patients more effectively than in RA patients.
6.Effect of miR-375 on viability, cell cycle and apoptosis of colon cancer HCT116 cells
Baolong LIU ; Binwen WU ; Sujun HUANG ; Dongfeng LI
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;33(4):609-614
[ ABSTRACT] AIM:To investigate the effect of microRNA-375 ( miR-375) on the viability, cell cycle and apop-tosis of HCT116 cells.METHODS: The expression of miR-375 in different colorectal cancer cell lines was detected by real-time PCR.The miR-375 mimics was transfected into HCT116 cells by LipofectamineTM 2000.The mRNA expression of miR-375 and AEG-1 was detected by real-time PCR.The HCT116 cell viability was detected by MTT assay.The changes of apoptosis and cell cycle distribution were analyzed by flow cytometry.RESULTS:Real-time PCR showed that miR-375 expression was the lowest in HCT116 among 4 colorectal cancer cell lines.The expression level of miR-375 significantly in-creased in miR-375 mimics group compared with that in the negative control group.The high expression level of miR-375 significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of AEG-1.After transfection with miR-375 mimics, the cell viability was in-hibited, the apoptotic rate was increased, the proportion of G1-stage cells was increased, and the proportion of S-stage cells was decreased.CONCLUSION:miR-375 inhibits the viability, mediates the cell cycle arrest and promotes the apoptosis of colon cancer HCT116 cells.miR-375 may act as a tumor suppressor in colorectal cancer by inhibiting AEG-1.
7.Neural network injury and motor functional parameters in subacute stroke patients using diffusion tensor imaging
Xiang XIAO ; Le LI ; Yanchun LV ; Qiang LIN ; Dongfeng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(15):2421-2426
BACKGROUND:The interaction of neural network and motor function in post-stroke brain tissue remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE:To observe neural network impairment fol owing subacute stroke by using diffusion tensor imaging, and to investigate the relationship with neurological defects and motor dysfunction.
METHODS:A total of 19 patients after subactue stroke and 20 healthy adults were examined with diffusion tensor imaging. The fol owing parameters were compared:fractional anisotropy, apparent diffusion coefficient, asymmetry indices of fractional anisotropy and apparent diffusion coefficient. The neurological defect and motor function were evaluated with the corresponding scales. The 10-meter walking speed was measured. The correlation of diffusion tensor imaging parameters with the scale scores and 10-meter walking speed was analyzed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The stroke group exhibited reduced fractional anisotropy value asymmetry and fractional anisotropy value in bilateral posterior limbs of the internal capsule. Apparent diffusion coefficient value asymmetry and apparent diffusion coefficient value in the posterior limb of the internal capsule were lower than control unaffected side (P<0.05). Apparent diffusion coefficient value and apparent diffusion coefficient value asymmetry in posterior limb of the internal capsule showed a strong negative correlation with Fugl-Meyer assessment scores of the lower extremities (P<0.05). Diffusion tensor imaging parameters is closely linked with motor dysfunction of the lower extremities in subacute stroke patients. Local stroke lesion-caused neurological defect is the leading cause of motor dysfunction of the lower extremities.
8.Cognition training in balance rehabilitation after stroke
Shaozhen CHEN ; Baofeng ZHANG ; Jiangli ZHAO ; Dongfeng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;31(3):182-184
Objective To investigate the effect of cognition training on the recovery of balance after stroke. Methods forty-five hemiplegic strokd patents with cognition deficit were revruited and sddigned into an experimental group and a control group according to the results of an assessment with Loewenstein's Occupational Therapy Cognition Assessment battery (LOTCA). The patients in the two groups folloled routine systmatic rehabilitation programs. The patients in the (LOTCA). The patients in the two groups followed routine systmatic rehabilitation programs.The patiena in the experimental group received pertinent cognition training 5 days/week for 6 weeks. LOTCA,Brunel's Balance Assessment (BBA), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Brunnatrom functional categories were enployed to evaluate the patients before and after treatment with regard to their cognition, balance control and motor function in their lower limbs. Results After treatment, there were statistically significant differences between preand post-treatment BBA and BBS scores in all groups. Average BBA, BBS and LOTCA scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than in the control group. The improvements in BBS, BBA and LOTCA scores in the experimental grou were significantly greater than in control group. Conclusion Cognition treatment can contribute significantly to improving balance and postural control among stroke survivors.
9.The influence of three-dimensional kinematic factors on the walking capacity of hemiparetic stroke patients
Guangqing XU ; Yue LAN ; Yurong MAO ; Dongfeng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2010;32(9):673-676
Objective To investigate any correlation between walking capacity, center of mass, and pelvic and hemiparetic lower limb motions in stroke survivors. Methods The kinematic variables studied included maximum walking speed, center of mass ( CoM ), pelvic movements and lower-limb movements on the paretic side. These were examined using a three-dimension motion analysis system as thirty-two post-stroke hemiparetic patients walked without aids. Results Average walking capacity was significantly correlated with lateral shifting of the CoM, with paretic limb hip extension, and with deficient knee flexion motions. There was a significant correlation between lateral CoM shifting and paretic limb hip extension and also deficient knee movement. Conclusions Walking capacity after stroke is associated with the lateral shifting of the CoM, paretic limb hip extension and deficient knee flexion. The lateral CoM shifting was associated with paretic limb hip extension and deficient knee movements.
10.Velocity and target location influence the upper limb reaching movements:three-dimensional motion analysis combined with surface electromyograph
Lifang LI ; Yurong MAO ; Dongfeng HUANG ; Le LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(42):6357-6362
BACKGROUND:Three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis system combined with electromyograph cannot only objectively analyze movement function of the upper limb, but also exert an important role in exploring the exercise-related factors and the underlying mechanism.
OBJECTIVE:To explore the influence of movement velocity and target location on kinematics and muscle activity in upper limb reaching.
METHODS:Twelve healthy young adults reached for three different location targets (frontal, ipsilateral and contralateral) at self-selected and fast speeds to with the dominant right hand, respectively. Kinematic parameters and muscle activity were recorded by Vicon 3D motion analysis system and Noraxon wireless electromyograph, synchronously.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Reach path ratio became smal er when moving faster (P<0.001), while mean velocity, peak velocity and the time percentage of peak velocity increased (P<0.001). Posterior deltoid, biceps brachi and triceps brachi activation was higher during fast speed movement (P<0.001). Muscle activation of anterior deltoid was lower in ipsitralateral reaching than contralateral (P=0.001) and frontal reaching (P<0.001), and posterior deltoid was higher than contralateral reaching (P=0.019). Biceps brachi (P=0.039) and triceps brachi (P<0.001) activation was also higher in ipsitralateral reaching than frontal reaching. These results suggest that moving fast can contribute to more muscle activation, high velocity, smooth trajectory and increased movement quality. Posterior deltoid, elbow extension and flexion muscle activation are high in ipsitralateral reaching, while high anterior deltoid activation in contralateral reaching;therefore, target location result in muscle synergies.