1.Exparimental study on relationship between GAT-1 and neuron injury in focal cerebral ischemia/infusion model
Fangfang BI ; Fafa TIAN ; Bo XIAO
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1993;0(03):-
Objective To study the relationship between GAT-1 and neuron injury in focal cerebral ischemia/infusion model.Methods Focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion models were established in rats by thread embolic, then the brain tissues were taken at 3 h, 6 h,12 h, 24 h and 3 d after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion.The number of GAT-1 positive neurons were calculated and the average optical density were detected by immunohistochemical technique in different time points after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion, compared with the normal group and the sham operated group.Results The expression of GAT-1 was up-regulation obviously at 3 h after cerebral ischemia/reperfusion( P
2.A cohort study on the association between fasting plasma glucose level over 5.3 mmol/L and risks of abnormal glucose metabolism and cardiovascular diseases in the elderly
Mingxing ZHAO ; Fangfang KAN ; Fusheng FANG ; Hui TIAN
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2016;55(5):340-344
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the association of fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level over 5.3 mmol/L to the development of abnormal glucose metabolism and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).Methods This was a retrospective cohort study with 1 064 non-diabetic subjects(980 males;84 females) aged 60 or over, who carried out annual health check-up in Chinese PLA General Hospital from May, 1996 to May, 2015.Based on the average FPG level of 3 years before enrollment, the subjects were divided into four groups : < 5.3 mmol/L, 5.3-< 5.6 mmol/L, 5.6-< 6.1 mmol/L and 6.1-< 7.0 mmol/L.Glucose metabolic changes, complications and mortality were follow-up until May, 2015.Results (1)The initial 3-year average FPG levels were (4.9 ±0.4) mmol/L in the total 1 064 subjects.Among them, 126 subjects developed diabetes mellitus (DM) and 144 subjects developed impaired glucose regulation (IGR) during the follow-up visits.The proportions of IGR and diabetes increased with the FPG levels (P < 0.05).The risk for developing IGR was significantly higher in subjects with FPG≥5.3 mmol/L than in those with FPG < 5.3 mmol/L (RR =3.08, 95% CI 2.02-4.81, P <0.01).The risk for incident DM was markedly increased in subjects with FPG ≥ 5.6 mmol/L than in those with FPG <5.6 mmol/L (RR =6.73, 95% CI 3.90-11.52, P <0.01);(2)The risk for CVD was eight folds higher in subjects with FPG ≥5.3 mmol/L than in subjects with FPG < 5.3 mmol/L (RR =8.42,95% CI 5.11-13.82, P < 0.05);(3) Survival analysis showed that the risk of death was 1.47 times higher in subjects with FPG ≥ 5.3 mmol/L than in subjects with FPG < 5.3 mmol/L after years of followed-up (RR=l.47, 95%CI 1.09-1.98, P=0.0127).Conclusion The risks for IGR, CVD and mortality are higher in the elderly with FPG ≥5.3 mmol/L, which highlights the importance for the disease prevention in elder people with FPG 5.3 mmol/L or more.
3.Strategies for medical college and university libraries in MOOC environment
Xiaoxia LI ; Fangfang LI ; Xiaoyu TIAN ; Caiyu LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2016;25(4):32-36
Described in this paper are the strategies for medical college and university libraries in MOOC environment on the basis of an investigation of the cognition, needs and obstructions in MOOC learning, and needs of service for MOOC in libraries, such as strengthening the popularization and resource development of MOOC, providing service of MOOC resources, carrying out innovative service for MOOC with medical information literacy construction as its starting point, reconstructing information commons in library, and opening up MOOC learning places.
4.Clinical observation on pemetrexed disodium in the treatment of advanced pulmonary adenocarcinoma
Wei GUO ; Ruifen TIAN ; Xia ZHANG ; Fangfang SHEN ; Qiaoli REN ; Xia SONG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;(1):12-14
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and drug-related toxicities of pemetrexed disodium in the treatment of advanced pulmonary adenocarcinoma.Methods A total of 41 patients who had received pemetrexed disodium and cisplatin therapy were retrospectively reviewed.The patients were given respectively pemetrexed disodium (500 mg/m2,1st day) and cisplatin (200 mg/m2,1-4 day) until disease progressed.The clinical outcomes and adverse reactions were observed.Results The CR rate was 7.3 % (3/41),PR rate was 22.0 % (9/41),SD rate was 31.7 % (13/41),PD rate was 39.0 % (16/41),the DRR was 29.3 % (12/41),DCR rate was 61.0 % (25/41),the median PFS was 5 months.The age,sex,smoking history,staging and timing of treatment had not the statistics difference on ORR and DCR.The sex,smoking history,staging and timing of treatment had not the statistical difference on PFS (P > 0.05).The main toxicities were fatigue,nausea,vomiting and myelosuppression.Conclusion The pemetrexed disodium and cisplatin are feasible and welltolerated for advanced pulmonary adenocarcinoma patients.
5.Identification of potential neoplastic risk in gonadal development abnormality with Y chromosome of 79 cases
Xilai DING ; Aijun SUN ; Yuanzheng ZHOU ; Qinjie TIAN ; Qi YU ; Fangfang HE ; Keng SHEN ; Jingha LANG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(6):442-444
Objective To identify the potential neoplastic risk in gonadal development abnormality with Y chromosome.Methods Inquiries about the illness history were made.Lymphocyte chromosoreal karyotype of peripheral blood Was analyzed.Sex determining region Y gene and relative steroids and enzymes were detected.Gonadal site was examined through medical imaging.Conadal excision Was performed by laparotomy or laparoscopy.Pathological examinations were done on all of the specimens.Results Among 41 cases of androgen insensitive syndrome,spermatogenie cell neoplasm occurred in 1 patient,sertoli cell tumor in 2,and interstitial cell hyperplasia in 5.Among 14 cases of 17a.hydroxylase deficiency(XY)syndrome,one was sertoli eell tumor,and one Was sertoli cell hyperplasia.In 4 cases of XY pure gonadal dysgenesis.one was gonadoblastoma with dysgerminomm One of 16 cases of X0/XY gonadal dysgenesis Was spermatogenic cell neoplasm with agenda cell tumor.Four cases of testes degeneration were all with dysgenetic testes.All of the gonadoblastoma and germ-cell tumor were located in the pelvis.Tumors occurred mostly during 15 years of age to 32 years.Conclusions The gonads of XY pure gonadal dysgenesis has high risks of gonadoblastoma and germ-cell tumor.The older the onset age after puberty. the higher the malignancy risk is.Once diagnosed,bilateral gonads should be excised as soon as possible.
6.Protective Effects of Electro-acupuncture Serum on β-amyloid Protein Induced Damage of Primarily Cultured Rat Hippcampal Neurons
Jing ZHU ; Shuijin SHAO ; Guohong CUI ; Jinxin TIAN ; Pingping LU ; Fangfang MU ; Haidong GUO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(10):38-40,43
Objective To explore the protective effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) serum onβ-amyloid protein (Aβ) induced primary rat hippcampal neurons. Methods The rat models of Alzheimer's disease were established by intracerebral injection of Aβ1-40. After treated them with EA, the serum was harvested. Primary cultured hippocampal neurons were treated with Aβ25-35 to establish neuronal damage model in vitro, and divided into normal group, model group and EA serum group. The proliferation of neurons was detected by MTT test. Neuronal apoptosis was examined by TUNEL staining, and expression of cysteine aspartic acid proteases-3 (Caspase-3) was detected by immunocytochemical staining. Results MTT test showed that the cell viability was significantly decreased after treated with Aβ. While compared with the model group, cell proliferation of EA serum group was significantly enhanced (P<0.01). TUNEL staining showed that the number of apoptotic cells in EA serum group decreased significantly compared with the model group (P<0.01). After 48 h of Aβ treatment, Caspase-3 expression levels were significantly elevated. However, compared with the model group, the number of Caspase-3 positive cells in EA serum group was significantly reduced (P<0.01). Conclusion The EA serum could promote the proliferation of hippocampal neurons, reduce the expression of Caspase-3, counteract the neurotoxicity of β-amyloid protein, and reduce neuronal apoptosis.
7.Study on the relationship between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Dongmei LIU ; Jianjun LIU ; Shurui TIAN ; Xiulan ZHAN ; Fangfang LU ; Tao JI ; Changrong DENG ; Jimin WU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2015;(11):721-725
Objective To investigate the relationship between obesity and esophageal high resolutionmanometry ,24‐hour pH monitoring and gastroscopic results of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) .Methods A total of 196 patients with GERD(DeMeester score>14 .72) were selected and divided into normal weight group (18 .5 kg/m2 < BMI < 24 kg/m2 ) , overweight group (24 kg/m2 ≤BMI<28 kg/m2 ) and obese group (BMI≥28 kg/m2 ) according to body mass index (BMI) . Esophageal high resolution manometry ,gastroscopy and 24‐hour pH monitoring were performed with DeMeester score calculated . The classification of esophagitis was according to Los Angeles standard . Normal distributed measurement data were compared by analysis of variance .Non normal distributed measurement data were repesent as M(P25 ,P75) ,and were compared by rank sum test .Chi square test was for count data comparison .Results Compared with normal weight group and overweight group , abdominal length of low esophageal sphincter (LES) of obese group was shorter (1 .90 cm ,0 .85 cm to 2 .45 cm ;2 .85 cm ,2 .23 cm to 3 .20 cm ;2 .50 cm ,1 .98 cm to 3 .0 cm ) , and the differences w ere statistically significant (Z=19 .913 ,P<0 .01) .But there was no significant difference in pressure ,total length of LES and distal esophagus amplitude (all P>0 .05) .The percent total time pH≤4 of obesity group was 15 .42% (10 .31% to 21 .49% ) ,percent supine time pH≤4 was 14 .21% (5 .75% to 34 .98% ) and percent upright time pH≤4 was 14 .25% (8 .19% to 18 .13% ) .The reflux episodes (106 .50 ,67 .00 to 145 .75) and the longest duration of reflux episodes (28 .10 min ,10 .90 min to 47 .93 min) were more than those of normal group (9 .74% ,5 .35% to 15 .96% ;7 .31% ,3 .25% to 11 .80% ;8 .45% ,5 .43% to 17 .48% ;72 .50 ,53 .00 to 100 .50;15 .80 min ,9 .90 min to 21 .28 min) and overweight group (11 .36% , 6 .74% to 15 .87% ;7 .74% ,2 .36% to 15 .05% ;11 .27% ,3 .37% to 14 .73% ;85 .50 ,58 .75 to 117 .75;21 .40 min ,11 .50 min to 39 .90 min) ,and the differences were statistically significant (Z=7 .054 ,11 .181 , 6 .429 ,6 .452 ,8 .246 ,all P<0 .05) .The incidences of hiatus hernia and reflux esophagitis of the obese group (both 56 .67% (17/30)) were both higher than those of normal weight group (36 .46% (35/96) and 30 .21% (29/96)) and overweight group (30 .00% (21/70) and 27 .14% (19/70)) ,and the differences were statistically significant (χ2=6 .439 and 9 .000 ,both P<0 .05) .However ,there was no statistically significant difference among the three groups in the incidence and severe degree of asthma as an extra esophageal appearance (all P>0 .05) .There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of Barrett′s esophagus among three groups (all P>0 .05) .Conclusions Compared with that of normal weight group and overweight group of patiento with GERD ,abdominal length of LES of obesity group was shorter .With an increase in BMI , acid exposure and the incidences of reflux esophagitis and hiatal hernia also increased .
8.Iterative reconstruction improves imaging quality of low er -radiation CT perfusion in patients w ith acute ischemic stroke
Fangfang HU ; Guihua JIANG ; Junzhang TIAN ; Jianhao YAN ; Jin FANG ; Yaxi ZHANG ; Xiaofen MA
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(1):39-44
Objective To investigate w hether the iterative reconstruction (iDose 4 ) technique improves imaging quality of the low-radiation-dose w hole brain CT perfusion (CTP). Methods Thirty-five consecutive patients w ith clinical y suspected ischemic stroke w ere col ected. Bril iance 256 iCT w as used to perform low-radiation-dose w hole brain CTP, and the filtered back projection (FBP) and iDose 4 algorithm w ere used to conduct image reconstruction. The noise and signal to noise ratio of the 2 kinds of reconstruction algorithms, as w el as the imaging quality of each parameter map w ere compared. Results The effective dose of the w hole brain CTP w as 2.2 mSv. Compared w ith FBP, the noise of each region of interest in the iDose4 Tmax map was decreased significantly ( P<0.05) and the signal to noise ratio was increased significantly (P<0.05). The imaging quality scores (median, interquartile range) reconstructed by FPB group w ere significantly low er than by iDose 4 for cerebral blood flow (CBF) map ( 5.00 [3.00-6.00]vs. 6.00 [5.00-6.00]; Z= -2.784, P=0.005), cerebral blood volume (CBV) map ( 6.00 [5.00-6.00] vs. 6.00 [6.00-7.00]; Z= -3.674, P<0.001), and mean transit time (MTT) map (4.00 [3.00-5.00] vs. 5.00 [4.00-6.00]; Z=3.394, P=0.001). The proportions of the poor quality in CBF map ( 34.3%vs. 11.4%;χ2 =7.036, P=0.030), CBV map (11.4%vs.2.9%; χ2 =7.485, P=0.024 ) and MTT map (28.6%vs.11.4%;χ2 =5.318, P=0.070) reconstructed by FBP w ere significantly higher than by iDose 4 . Conclusions The iDose4 technique may improve imaging quality of low er-radiation-dose CTP.
9.Relationship between endometriosis fertility index and pregnancies after laparoscopic surgery in endometriosis-associated infertility
Daimin WEI ; Qi YU ; Aijun SUN ; Qinjie TIAN ; Rong CHEN ; Chengyan DENG ; Zhengyi SUN ; Jingran ZHEN ; Fangfang HE
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2011;46(11):806-808
Objective To evaluate the relationship between endometriosis fertility index (EFI) and pregnancies after laparoscopic surgery in endometriosis-associated infertility.Methods From Jan.2005 to Jan.2010,medical documents of 350 infertile patients due to endometriosis undergoing laparoscopic surgery were studied retrospectively.Pregnancy outcomes were followed up by telephone.EFI was calculated by history factors,least function score and some aspects of the revised American Fertility Society (r-AFS) endometriosis stage.The cumulative pregnancy rate was calculated and compared by Kaplan-Meier survival analysis.Results Within 3 years after surgery,the cumulative pregnancy rates among patients with EFI score 8,9,10 were 62.5%,69.8% and 81.1%,respectively.There was no significant difference in pregnancy rates among those three groups of patients ( P =0.24 ).The cumulative pregnancy rates among patients with EFI score 5,6,7 were 49.8%,43.9% and 41.6%,respectively,which did not reach statistical difference ( P =0.83 ).The cumulative pregnancy rates of EFI score 8 - 10 was significantly higher than that of EFI score 5 -7 (71.8% vs.44.4%,P =0.000).The patients with EFI score 0 -4 was quite small with only 33 cases,among which 15 cases were pregnant.Conclusions There is relationship between EFI and pregnancy in patients with endometriosis-associated infertility.EFI is meaningful to guide post surgical treatment.
10.A phantom study of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy and sliding window intensity-modulated radiation therapy based on 4D dose distribution
Ronghu MAO ; You ZHANG ; Lingling TIAN ; Renqi GAO ; Lei REN ; Dingjie LI ; Jianhua WANG ; Fangfang YIN ; Hong GE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(3):272-277
Objective:In this paper, based on the 4D dose distribution of the treatment plan, the effects of respiratory movement on the dose distribution of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3DCRT) and sliding window intensity-modulated radiation therapy (SW-IMRT) techniques were analyzed, and the dose errors caused by respiratory movement based on the 4D dose distribution were evaluated.Methods:In this study, the dynamic thoracic phantom (CIRS-008A) was used to simulate the patient with a 3 cm spherical insert as the tumor. Four motion patterns were simulated with cos 4( x) and sin ( x) wave forms of 10 mm and 5 mm amplitudes. The 4DCT scans with the phantom were performed in different breathing modes, and the maximum intensity projection (MIP), average intensity projection (AIP) and 10 separate 4DCT phase images were transferred to the Eclipse treatment planning system. The targets were contoured on MIP, with corresponding 3DCRT and SW-IMRT plans designed and dose calculated on AIP. By copying the plan designed on the AIP to each phase image of the 4DCT set, the MATLAB software package was employed to register and superimpose all the phase-specific doses onto one of the reference phase to create a 4D-accumulated dose distribution. Both films (EBT2) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSLD) detectors were inserted in and around the target area of the phantom to measure the delivered doses. The calculated 4D-accumulated doses were compared to the measured doses and their differences were evaluated using Gamma analysis. Results:Under different respiration modes, the average Gamma index (3%/3 mm) passing rates between the 4D-accumulated doses and EBT2-measured doses for 3DCRT and SW-IMRT plans were (98.8±0.78)% and (96.4±1.89)%, respectively. The absolute measurements of OSLDs both inside and outside of the target area well matched the 4D-accumulated doses.Conclusions:4DCT can be effectively applied to evaluate the treatment plan dose distribution through 4D dose accumulation, which can potentially avoid cold spots and target under-coverage. Under different respiration modes, both 3DCRT and SW-IMRT plans provide dose measurements consistent with those predicted by the 4D-accumulated dose of treatment plan.