1.Research on the management of large-scale instruments in medical schools
China Medical Equipment 2013;(11):31-34
Objective: To analyze the present situation of the management of large-scale instruments in a medical school and give some reasonable suggestions. Methods: Through the research on the use of 85 large-scale instruments in our university, we tried to find out the methods of improving the utilization ratio of large-scale instruments. Results:There are many reasons of the poor management and low utilization rate of large-scale instruments in medical schools. Conclusion: Taking some measures could effectively improve the utilization rate of large-scale instruments in medical schools, such as simplifying the working procedure, solving the operating and repair expenses, strictly controlling argumentation, drawing up scientific evaluation and incentive measures and so on.
2.Significance of serum human HE4 and CA 125 for diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;37(20):2805-2807
Objective To evaluate the value of HE4 ,CA125 in the diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) .Methods A to‐tal of 54 samples with epithelial ovarian cancer ,64 suspicious benign pelvic mass ,and 60 health controls were consecutively enrolled in this study .Results Good diagnostic performance in discriminating benign from EOC patients was obtained for CA125 and HE4 . Serum level of HE4 of the patients in the three group were 189 .94 pmol/L ,56 .74 pmol/L and 46 .36 pmol/L .Levels of CA125 were 89 .39 U/L ,45 .11 U/L and 34 .24 U/L .There were stastically significant differences between the groups(P<0 .05) .The ser‐um HE4 and CA125 levels of the patients with ovarian cancer at stage Ⅲ ,Ⅳ(HE4=236 .25 pmol/L ,CA125=206 .35 U/L) were significantly higher than the cases at stage Ⅰ ,Ⅱ(HE4=96 .36 pmol/L ,CA125=67 .8 U/L P<0 .05) .Benign pelvic mass as con‐trol ,the specificity (SP) was 86 .6% ,sensitivity (SN) was 82 .6% ,positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the ser‐um HE4 were 85 .71% ,71 .67% ,73 .84% ,and 84 .31% respectively .SN of CA125 was 86 .67% ,higher than that of HE4 (71 .67% ,P<0 .01) .The area under curves (AUC) of HE4 was 0 .87 higher than that of CA125 (0 .81) ,(P<0 .01) .Combing de‐tection of ovarian cancer was higher than that of HE4 and CA125 alone .SP was 95 .15% ,negative predictive value was 92 .13%(P<0 .01) .Conclusion Overall ,the level of serum CA125 and HE4 increase significantly ,which showes well diagnostic perform‐ance to EOC from benign diseases .The combined detection of CA125 and HE4 could improve the diagnostic power in cervical cancer prominently ,so it has great reference value in the diagnosis of epithelial ovarian cancer .
3.The correlation research of the levels of CA-125 antigen and vascular endothelial growth factor in serum and peritoneal fluid in patients with endometriosis
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2015;38(9):664-667
Objective To explore the changes of the levels of CA-125 antigen(CA125) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in serum and peritoneal fluid in patients with endometriosis (EMT), and the relationship with EMT. Methods One hundred and twenty patients with EMT (EMT group)and 98 patients with uterine fibroids (control group) were enrolled in this study. The levels of CA125 and VEGF in serum and peritoneal fluid were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the results were compared. Results The levels of serum CA125,VEGF in EMT group were significantly higher than those in control group:(40.31±11.14) kU/L vs.(24.71±9.19) kU/L,(59.75±6.87) ng/L vs. (36.38±8.12) ng/L, there were significant differences(P<0.05). The levels of serum CA125,VEGF inⅠ-Ⅱphase andⅢ-Ⅳphase in EMT group had no significant differences ( P>0.05). The levels of peritoneal fluid CA125,VEGF in EMT group were significantly higher than those in control group:(311.46± 107.29) kU/L vs.(158.17± 55.42) kU/L,(73.28 ±10.40) ng/L vs. (40.21 ±9.84) ng/L, there were significant differences (P<0.05). The levels of peritoneal fluid CA125,VEGF in Ⅲ-Ⅳ phase were significantly higher than those in Ⅰ-Ⅱ phase in EMT group:(387.41±70.91) kU/L vs. (308.42±81.21) kU/L, (69.22±7.13) ng/L vs. (55.44±8.23) ng/L, there were significant differences (P<0.05). In EMT group, the levels of CA125 and VEGF in serum were significantly lower those in peritoneal fluid:(40.31±11.14) kU/L vs. (311.46±107.29) kU/L, (59.75±6.87) ng/L vs. (73.28 ±10.40) ng/L, there were significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusions The levels of CA125 and VEGF in serum and peritoneal fluid are closely related to EMT. Peritoneal fluid in monitoring of EMT may be more sensitive and reliable than serum.
4.Lipoprotein (a) and homocysteine potentiate the risk of coronary artery disease in male subjects
Meifeng YAN ; Yunfeng XIAO ; Hongwei CUI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;36(31):1-4
Objective To discuss the rehtionship between lipoprotein [Lp (a)],homocysteine (Hcy) and coronary artery disease (CAD) in men.Methods Two hundred and twenty-two male patients admitted for coronary angiography were classified into CAD positive group (111 cases) and CAD negative group (111 cases).The clinical data and plasma Hcy and Lp(a) levels were recorded in both groups.Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze males CAD risk factors.Results Lp (a) ≥0.3 g/L was a risk factor for CAD (OR =5.04,95% CI 1.88-13.51,P =0.001),whereas Hcy was not related to CAD (OR =1.35,95% CI 0.63-2.89,P =0.443).However,when both factors were considered together in an interaction model,plasma high Hcy and high Lp (a) levels were risk factors for CAD (OR =11.54,95% CI 2.62-45.61,P=0.003).Conclusion Plasma Lp (a) and Hcy levels may increase the incidence of male CAD process.
5.Application value of MRI apparent diffusion coefficient and intravoxel incoherent motion in grading of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Chunhua XING ; Hongwei CHEN ; Xingyu CUI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2015;49(12):917-921
Objective To evaluate the value of DWI parameter ADC and intravoxel incoherent motion(IVIM) derived parameters in grading extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma(EHCC).Methods Thirty-eight consecutive patients with surgically resected and pathologically confirmed EHCC while the minimum diameter of the lesions large than 5 mm were included in this retrospective study.Patients underwent upper abdomen 3.0 T MR(including conventional MRI and DWI scansequences).Importing original images into the IVIM post-processing software,each patient were set three times of ROIs and each time interval was one week.ROI were selected in the same position of the maximum solid part of lesions area,the average value of ADC,blood flow(BF),pure molecular diffusion(D),perfusion-based molecular diffusion(D*),perfusion fraction(f) were measured.According to WHO digestive tumor specimens grading method,divided these cases into Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ grade group.Evaluate the association by Spearman correlation analysis and compare the diagnostic potential of parameters ADC、BF、D、D*、f by using ROC analysis.Results Thirty eight cases of EHCC include:grade Ⅰ 11 cases,grade Ⅱ] 15 cases and grade Ⅲ 12 cases.ADC values of these three groups were (1.33 ± 0.22) × 10-3,(1.21 ± 0.18) × 10-3,(0.98 ± 0.10) × 10-3mm2/s,respectively.BF values were (2.40± 1.01) × 10-3,(2.37± 1.19) × 10-3,(1.64±0.46) × 10-3mm2/s.D values were (1.30±0.13) × 10-3,(1.15 ±0.13) × 10-3,(0.87±0.11) × 10-3mm2/s.D* values were (5.67±0.70) × 10-3,(6.58 ± 1.82) × 10-3,(5.43±2.82) × 10-3mm2/s.And f values were (38.03± 10.02)%,(31.36±8.34)%,(22.04±7.93)%.ADC,D,and f values were significantly correlated with histologic grade(r=0.624,0.809,0.580;P<0.01,respectively).BF and D* were both not significantly correlated(r=0.271,0.017;P=0.099,0.920,respectively).Areas under the ROC curve for the five parameters ADC,BF,D,D*,f were 0.785,0.603,0.889,0.421,0.781,respectively.Conclusions With the reduction of histological differentiation degree,ADC,D,f values decreased.Correlation between f value and pathological differentiation degree is poor whie the correlation of D and ADC were excellent,and the correlation of D is the highest.
6.Effect of Pharmaceutical Care on the Efficacy of Senior Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Yang WANG ; Lei YU ; Hongwei CUI
China Pharmacist 2015;18(10):1760-1762
Objective:To discuss the therapeutic effect of pharmaceutical care for old patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) . Methods:Totally 192 patients diagnosed as COPD were randomly divided into 2 groups according to a random num-ber table, 100 cases in the experimental group and 92 cases in the control group. The control group was treated with the conditional therapy, and the experimental group was treated with pharmaceutical care additionally. The studieds on COPD assessment test ( CAT) , modified British medical research council ( mMRC) and the value of pulmonary function index ( FEV1% index) were carried out and compared between the two groups. Results:There was no statistically significant difference in the CAT score, mMRC classification and FEV1% index between the two groups on admission (P>0. 05), however, after the treatment, the CAT score and mMRC classifica-tion were decreased and FEV1% index was increased in the two groups, and there was statistical significance between them ( P <0. 05). The CAT score and mMRC classification in the experimental group were lower and FEV1% index was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05). Compared with the medication errors(n=13, 14.13%) and incidence of adverse drug reactions(n=5, 5. 43%) in the control group, the medication errors(n=2, 2. 0%) and incidence of adverse drug reactions (0%) in the experimental group were significantly decreased. Conclusion:Clinical pharmacists provide effectively pharmaceutical care, which can significantly improve the clinical therapeutic efficacy in old patients with COPD.
7.Liver damage induced by diabetes mellitus
Hongwei SUN ; Chenglin LI ; Yan CUI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2013;(5):393-395
There is a complicated association between the liver and diabetes mellitus.Diabetes mellitus may cause various forms of liver damage,such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),hepatic cirrhosis,hepatocellular carcinoma,liver abscess,and liver transplant complications.With the growing epidemic of diabetes mellitus,this review investigates diabetes mellitus induced liver damage.
8.Bone turnover and its related molecular mechanism in STZ-induced diabetic rats
Hongwei JIA ; Jin CUI ; Xin ZHANG ; Rong LUO ; Mingcai QIU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(2):99-103
Objective To study the bone turnover and its related molecular mechanism in STZ-induced diabetic rats. Methods Of 30 male SD rats studied, 15 were induced diabetics by intravenous injection of streptozotocin (50 mg/kg)and fed for 8 weeks. After the sacrifice of both the diabetic and control groups, serum Ca, P, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and osteocalcin were determined, and 24 h urinary Ca and urinary cross-linked N-telopeptide of type Ⅰ collagen (NTx)and creatinine (Cr)ratio were also determined. The left tibia was dissected for bone histomorphometry analysis. Right femur and lumbar vertebrae (L1-L4) were reserved for bone mineral density (BMD) determination. The right tibia was separated for the study of bone tissue RANKL/osteoprotegerin, Core binding factor 1 (Cbfa1) ,osterix and osteocalcin mRNA level which was performed by real-time quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay. Results No significant difference was found in serum Ca, P, and ALP levels between 2 groups of rats. ST-Z-induced diabetic rats were characterized by extreme hyperglycemia, marked weight loss, polyuria, and hypercalciuria. A low-turnover osteopenia was evidenced in diabetic rats by decreased BMD in both femur [(0. 099±0.013) vs (0. 139 ± 0.013 g/cm~3) , P < 0.01] and lumbar vertebrae [(0. 107±0.011)vs (0. 149±0.009) g/cm~3, P<0.01] , reduced serum osteoealcin level [a marker of formation, (3.03±0.52) vs (6. 18±0.71) ng/ml ,P<0. 01]) ,decreased urine NTx/Cr ratio [(5. 67±0.86) vs (5.23±0.98) nmol/g Cr, P<0. 05], decreased trabeeular volume and thickness, and reduced bone label surface and bone formation rate [(0. 44±0. 11) vs (0. 78±0. 14) μm/d,P<0. 01] by bone dynamic study. The RANKL/ osteoprotegerin [(0.57±0.11)vs (0.89±0.13) ,P<0.01] ,osterix [(1.93×10~(-4)±0.65×10(~-4))vs (4.19×10~(-4)± 0.71×10~(-4)) ,P<0.01] ,Cbfa1 [(26.68×10~(-4)±6.53×10~(-4))vs (37.21×10~(-4)±7.14×10~(-4)) ,P<0.01] ,and osteocalcin [(2.25×10~(-4)±1.19×10~(-4))vs (3.43×10~(-4)±1.63×10~(-4)) ,P<0.01] mRNA expressions were declined in the bone tissue of the tibia in the ST-Z-induced diabetic rats, as compared with the control. Conclusion A low-turnover osteopenia is evidenced in STZ-induced diabetic rats by significant decrease of both osteoclastic marker(RANKL/ osteoprotegerin)and osteoblastic marker (osterix ,Cbfa1 ,osteocalcin)mRNA levels in tibia.
9.Macrophage infiltration in the wound healing of diabetic rats
Chen LIU ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Ning XU ; Yugui CUI
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2014;(10):1033-1037
Objective Knowledge about the infiltration of macrophages in diabetic wounds can help to figure out the pathogene -sis of poor healing of diabetic wounds .The aim of this study was to observe the macrophage infiltration and the expression of relative in-flammatory factors during the wound healing of diabetic rats and explore the relationship between macrophages and diabetic wound heal -ing. Methods Male Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into STZ induced diabetic group and normal control group .Each group had 15 rats.A 1 cm2 full-thickness skin defect was created on the rat dorsum .Wound samples and was excised .On post injury day (PID) 3, 7, and 14, rats of each group were sacrificed after wound samples and tissues around the wound edge were obtained .The differences of the wound closure rate , macrophage infiltration and the relative mRNA expression of the inflammatory factors from macro-phages were observed . Results The wound closure rate was lower in diabetic group on PID 3, 7, and 14 ([29.5 ±5.4]%vs [45.9 ± 12.8]%, [71.6 ±3.1]%vs [80.1 ±6.9]%, [93.9 ±2.8]%vs [99.4 ±1.4]%, P<0.05).HE staining showed inflammatory cells infil-diabetic wound tissue on PID 3 (P<0.05) and a higher expression on PID 14 (P<0.05).The CCR7 fluorescence staining showed more positive staining cells stayed in diabetic wound on PID 14. Conclusion Macrophage infiltration decreases in the early phase of diabetic wound healing and sustains in wound tissue in advanced stage accompanied by the expression change of related inflammatory factors, which could contribute to the difficult wound healing of diabetic rats .
10.Construction of DNA Vaccine of Trichinella spiralis Muscle Larvae and Its Expression in Mice
Jing CUI ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Zhongquan WANG ; Yonglong LI
Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases 1987;0(01):-
Objective To construct and express recombinant plasmid containing the structural gene encoding {Mr 31 000} antigen of Trichinella spiralis muscle larvae. MethodsThe target gene TspE1 was amplified by RT_PCR, cloned into pUC18 vector, and sub_cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3. BALB/c mice were immunized with the purified recombinant plasmid pcDNA3_TspE1 by gene_gun bombardment. The expression of recombinant plasmid in the skin tissue was observed by HE staining and immunohistochemical staining. Results and Conclusion The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3_TspE1 was successfully constructed and expressed in the BALB/c mice.