1.Immunophenotypings of malignant epithelial mesothelioma and their roles in the differential diagnosis.
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2004;24(2):112-5
To investigate the immunophenotypings of malignant epithelial mesothelioma (MEM), and to seek the valuable markers in distinguishing peritoneal MEM from peritoneal metastatic ovarian adenocarcinoma (OA) and colorectal adenocarcinoma (CA), immunohistochemical SP method was used to detect expressions of HBME-1, E-cadherin, CA19-9, MOC-31 and CK7 in paraffin-embedded tissues of 18 cases of MEM, 20 OA and 20 CA. The results showed that there was a significant difference in the expressions of E-cadherin, CA19-9 and MOC-31 between MEM and OA group (P<0.05). Similarly, the difference in the expression of HBME-1, E-cadherin, CA19-9, MOC-31 and CK7 between MEM and CA groups is significant (P<0.05). These results indicate that HBME-1 could be used as a positive marker in distinguishing MEM from CA. E-cadherin, CA19-9 and MOC-31 are considered to be useful negative markers in diagnostic distinction between MEM and metastatic adenocarcinomas, including OA and CA. CK7 is the best positive marker in distinguishing MEM from CA, but this marker appears to be valueless in discriminating MEM from OA.
2.Analysis and prevention of pulmonary embolism after urologic surgery
Dejun HU ; Yuanfeng RUAN ; Zhongxin DU
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;29(z1):73-75
Objective To analyze the clinical features of pulmonary embolism(PE) after urologic surgery in order to provide the theory base for preventing pulmonary embolism Methods CNKI database was used to look for our subjects who were with PE after urologic surgery from January 2005 to December 2011.Ten cases were selected.Three related patients simultaneously in Xuancheng Central Hospital were also recruited as our subjects.The information of diagnosis and treatment information and clinical features were collected.Results Among the 13 patients,3 were women and 10 were men with confirmed PE.Their age ranged from 48 to 79 years old and the average was 61.Among the 13 patients,2 conducted routine surgery,and the other 11 conducted mini-invasion operation.The 13 patients underwent PE from 2 to 18 days after urologic surgery and 7 patients (53.85%) died of PE.Conclusion No specificity of clinical feature for PE was found to contribute to cure rate.Early diagnosis and prevention of PE are important,and anticoagulant treatment and immediate thrombolytic are critical.
3.Effects of ferulic acid on E-selectin expression in activated endothelial cell and leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion
Xiaolan WANG ; Xiaohui HU ; Mingen Lü ; Zhenlun GU ; Changgeng RUAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2005;40(5):410-413
Aim To study the effects of ferulic acid (FA) on E-selectin expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) activated by lipopolysaccharide and leukocyte-endothelial cell adhesion. Methods The effects of FA on E-selectin and E-selectin mRNA expression were determined by flow cytometry and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. The effect of FA on HL60-HUVEC adhesion was evaluated with the method of staining the cells by Rose Bengal. Results The expression of tively). Conclusion FA can inhibit the expression of E-selectin and E-selectin mRNA and HL60-HUVEC adhesion. This may contribute to its protective effect against ischemia-reperfusion injury.
4.Application of leukoreduction filter in removal of leukocytes in platelet concentrate
Wenhui HU ; Lixian RUAN ; Haitao CHENG ; Yanshun WEI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(17):2509-2511
Objective To investigate the application of leukoreduction filter in removal of leukocytes in platelet concentrate . Methods Platelet concentrate was prepared by using platelet‐rich plasma method .35 bags of the same type of prepared platelet concentrate were filtered by using leukoreduction filter .The changes of conventional indicators of platelet before and after filter were measured and recorded .The activating platelets indicators PAC‐1 and CD62p were detected by using flow cytometry .The platelet hypotonic shock was measured by biochemical analyzer .The platelet aggregation was measured by using platelet aggrega‐tion instrument .Results After platelet concentrate was filtered by using leukoreduction filter ,leukocyte removal rate was(98 .28 ± 0 .97)% ,platelet recovery rate was(86 .37 ± 2 .84)% .After filtration ,white blood cell count ,platelets ,red blood cells were reduced than before filtration(P<0 .05) .The differences of capacity of platelets ,mean platelet volume and pH before and after filtration were not statistically significant(P> 0 .05) .Before and after filtration ,the expression of platelet activation markers PAC‐1 and CD62p ,platelet aggregation and platelet hypotonic shock were not statistically different(P>0 .05) .Conclusion Platelet leukore‐duction filter could effectively filter leukocytes in platelet concentrate .It would not change the conventional indicators ,and not affect platelet activation ,aggregation and anti‐hypotonic shock capacity significantly .
5.The relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and ethical decision- making in nurses suf-fered workplace violence
Xiaofang RUAN ; Yan HU ; Yayun SU ; Jiawei WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(12):893-896
Objective To investigate the posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and ethical decision-making in nurses suffered workplace violence, and analyze the relmionship between them. Methods Totally 340 nurses suffered workplace violence were questionnaired by the PTSD Scale and the Ethical Decision- making Scale. Results The incidence rate of PTSD was 17.06%(58/340), the total score of PTSD was (38.77± 13.57).The scores of ideal ethical practice, actual ethical practice and ethical decision- making in the PTSD group were 121.36±8.33, 105.56±7.76, 226.92±15.52, and were significantly lower than that in the non-PTSD group (140.60±9.01, 117.65±8.41, 258.27±16.73) (t=-14.996, -10.015, -13.153, P < 0.01). The score of PTSD was negtively correlated with the scores of ideal ethical practice, actual ethical practice and ethical decision- making (r=-0.415, -0.431,-0.420, P < 0.05). Conclusions The PTSD probably occurred after workplace violence, nursing administrators should pay close attention to the PTSD and therefore improve nurses′ethical decision-making.
6.Clinical study of combined C2 laminar screw fixation technique for cervical vertebral injury
Yong HU ; Weihu MA ; Rongming XU ; Yongping RUAN ; Shaohua SUN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2009;25(3):218-222
Objective To explore the feasibility and application value of combined C2 laminar screw fixation technique in treatment of cervical vertebral injury. Methods Dense axial CT scanning was done on C2 laminar of 32 specimens of cervical vertebra to measure the length and height of the axis, the thickness of upper, middle and lower parts of the axis as well as the angle between the axial ray and the sagittal plane. There were eight patients with cervical vertebral injury including two with type Ⅱ odon-told process fractures combined with backward dislocation of atlanto-axial joint, one with forward disloca-tion of atlanto-axial joint, one with nonunion of odontoid process fractures, two with type Ⅲ odontoid process fractures combined with atlanto-axial joint instability and transverse ligament rupture, one with type Ⅱ Hangman fracture combined with instability of C2~3 and one with forward dislocation of atlanto-axial joint combined with transverse ligament rupture. With accomplishment of traction reduction, combined fixation with axis laminar screws and posterior autogenous lilac graft fusion were done based on injury se-verity of the patients. Results The length and height of axis laminar was (26.2±1.2) mm and (12.8±1.6) mm, respectively. The thickness of upper, middle and lower parts of the C2 laminar was (3.0±1.4) mm, (6.0±1.6) mm and (5.6±1.2) mm, respectively. The mean angle between the axial ray and sagittal plane was 43.5°. All patients were followed up for 6-14 months ( mean 6 months), which showed that all patients obtained favourable bone union and all screws remained at sound position, without deflexion of the screws or any perioperative or postoperative complications. No screw loosening or breakage occurred. Conclusions C2 laminar screw fixation technique can prevent the risk of vertebral artery injury during screw insertion. In the meantime, such technique is simple to operate and free from limitation of the vertebral artery in the cervical foramen. Whole course of visualization during C2 laminar screw insertion may facilitate it as a supplementary method for conventional posterior C2 screw fixation.
7.The efficacy of proximal percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with distal open osteotomy for sagittal plane imblance of adult spinal deformity
Xudong HU ; Yunlin CHEN ; Weiyu JIANG ; Chaoyue RUAN ; Weihu MA
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2017;37(8):474-479
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of proximal percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with distal open osteotomy for sagittal plane imbalance of adult spinal deformity.Methods From January 2011 to June 2015,23 patients with diagnosis of adult spinal deformity were treated with proximal percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with distal open osteotomy,there were 8 males and 15 females,aged from 52 to 67 years old (average,62.1 years old).The operation time,blood loss,drainage and perioperative complications were recorded;standing anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the whole spine were taken and the following parameters were measured:sagittal vertical axis (SVA),lumbar lordosis(LL),pelvic tilt (PT),sacral slope (SS),pelvic incidence/lumbar lordosis mismatch (PI-LL),the above parameters were compared between preoperation and postoperation.Oswestry disability index (ODI) was used to evaluate the clinical efficacy.Results The mean operation time was 253.9±52.1 min,the mean blood loss and drainage was 1 258.5±272.2 ml and 725.1 ± 135.2 ml.No patient got infected,died or had deep vein thrombosis.All patients were followed up for an average of 21.2 months (range,13-52 m).The SVA was restored from 12.6±1.4 cm to 3.5±0.7 cm.In addition,LL,SS,PT,and PL-LL were improved from 13.5°±2.3°,13.9°±2.3°,29.7°±9.6°,29.5°±13.7° to 38.8°±9.6°,25.5°±5.8°,18.9°±8.2°,7.1°±3.6°.The ODI score decreased from 40.3%±12.5% to 13.6%±2.57% at the time of the last follow-up compared with preoperation.Conclusion Proximal percutaneous pedicle screw fixation combined with distal open osteotomy for sagittal plane imbalance of adult spinal deformity could restore the sagittal balance and improve the quality of life.
8.Application of Case Teaching in Clinical Nursing Teaching and Medical Ethics Education in Cardiology Department
Jingwen HU ; Huiqin RUAN ; Yan GUO ; Meili LIU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2016;29(4):603-605
Objective:To explore the effect of case teaching in clinical nursing teaching and medical ethics ed-ucation in the department of cardiology. Methods: A sample of 75 nurse interns came to practice in November 2014 to April 2015 were allocated to the control group, while 96 nurse interns came in July 2015 to December 2015 were allocated to the experimental group. The interns in control group were taught according to the traditional teach-ing method, and the case teaching method was used in the experimental group. The scores of critical thinking abili-ty and the times of praise were compared between the two groups. Results:Both critical thinking ability and praise of the interns in the experimental group were better than those in the control group ( P<0 . 01 ) . Conclusion:In-troducing the case teaching method to clinical nursing teaching and moral education can improve nurse interns′clin-ical critical thinking ability and stimulate the enthusiasm for learning. Meanwhile, it is beneficial to cultivate nurse interns′medical humanistic spirit and improve the medical humanistic quality.
9.Relationship between NO changes and LTP production in rat hippocampus in vitro
Zhian HU ; Jun LUO ; Haidi LI ; Huaizhen RUAN ; Xicheng LI ;
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(20):-
Objective To observe the time course of the changes in nitric oxide (NO) content and the activity of NO synthase (NOS) during hippocampal long term potentiation (LTP) in vitro . Methods The production and maintenance of LTP were detected by using extracelluar electrophysiological recording. NO content and NOS activity were determined by biochemical reaction. The expression of NOS mRNA was detected by in situ hybridization. Results Conditioning stimulation for 10 min induced LTP production and significant increases in NO content, NOS activity and expression of NOS mRNA. However, at 60 min after conditioning stimulation, LTP remained stably but NO content and NOS activity returned to the pre conditioning stimulation level. Moreover, the NOS mRNA was overexpressed at the early stage of LTP production. Conclusion Significant NO changes may occur at the early stage of LTP formation.
10.Studies on DNA fingerprint of genuine Chinese herbs Alisma orientalis by RAPD
Shanmei HU ; Hantao ZHOU ; Qiguo ZHANG ; Yuanbin RUAN ;
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(02):-
Object To research genovariations between genuine Chinese herbs and non genuine ones and to develop a valuable tool used in identification of the Chinese herb.Methods RAPD technique was applied in studies on the samples of Alisma orientalis (Sam.) Juzep. from different area in Fujian, Sichuan and Jiangxi provinces.Results The DNA fingerprints of genuine and non genuine Chinese herbs were compared and it was suggested that the herbal populations growing in different area in above three provinces had different genus characteristics.Conclusion RAPD technique is a valuable tool for identification of genuine Chinese herbs.