1.Research progress of brain functional magnetic resonance imaging in post-traumatic stress disorder.
Ting WANG ; Junran ZHANG ; Hua HUANG ; Qiyong GONG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(3):691-697
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder causing great distress to individuals, families and even society, and there is not yet effective way of unified prevention and treatment up till now. Lots of neuroimaging techniques, however, such as the magnetic resonance imaging, are widely used to the study of the pathogenesis of PTSD with the development of medical imaging. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can be applied to detect the abnormalities not only of the brain morphology but also of the function of various cerebral areas and neural circuit, and plays an important role in studying the pathogenesis of psychiatric diseases. In this paper, we mainly review the task-related and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging studies of the PTSD, and finally suggest possible directions for future research.
Brain
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physiopathology
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Neuroimaging
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
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physiopathology
2.Survey on Anxiety and Depression Status in Junior Standardized Training Nurses and Exploration of the Countermeasures for Humanistic Care
Ting HUANG ; Hua XIN ; Jieqiong LI ; Wei CUI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(6):765-769
Objective:To understand the anxiety and depression status of junior standardized training nurses and its influencing factors,to explore the humanistic care strategies for anxiety and depression,and thus to provide the basis for improving the psychological state of the nurses and the content of standardized training.Methods:Across-sectional questionnaire survey were conducted among 161 standardized training nurses in one Three-A hospital using Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS).Results:The positive rate of depression and anxiety in 161 standardized training nurses were 51.60% and 34.70%,respectively.The coarse average scores of depression and anxiety were (39.73 ± 8.55) and (37.21 ± 8.64),respectively,which were higher than Chinese norm (33.46 ± 8.55) and (29.78 ± 6.46) (P < 0.05).Family burden,clinical profes-sional knowledge and skills and work environment had influences on depression;family burden and the differences of rotation departments had influences on anxiety.Conclusion:The formulation of content of standardized train-ing should consider the different characteristics of rotation department.We should create a good working atmo-spherefor standardized training nurses,improve the training of professional knowledge and skills on the basis of paying attention to humanistic care,strengthen the training of psychological quality and psychological counseling.
3.Application of Multimedia and Mutual Action in Teaching of Stomatology Clinical Skill
Jinhu SUN ; Ting LI ; Hua HUANG ; Li LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2003;0(02):-
To study on teaching method to improve the stomatology clinical operation skill,this article summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of multimedia and mutual action applied in stomatology clinical operation.Multimedia is a kind of super-media developing with the progress of computer techniques,and can increase positive study while the teaching method of mutual action can arouse enthusiasm in operation skill training of stomatology clinical skill,thus enhancing the efficiency of studying skill.
4.Co-delivery of paclitaxel and cyclosporine by a novel liposome-silica hybrid nano-carrier for anti-tumor therapy via oral route.
Li DENG ; Ting-Ting SU ; Xing-Liang HUANG ; Ya-Hua WANG ; Chong LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(1):106-114
In this study, we developed a novel liposome-silica hybrid nano-carrier for tumor combination therapy via oral route, using paclitaxel and cyclosporine as a model drug pair. Optimization of the preparation of the drug-loading formulation and characterization of its physicochemical parameters and drug release profile were performed in vitro. Then in vivo pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics studies were performed. The results showed that the obtained formulation has a small particle size (mean diameter of 100.2 +/- 15.2 nm), a homogeneous distribution [the polydispersity index was (0.251 +/- 0.018)] and high encapsulation efficiency (90.15 +/- 2.47) % and (80.64 +/- 3.52) % for paclitaxel and cyclosporine respectively with a mild and easy preparation process. A sequential drug release trend of cyclosporine prior to palictaxel was observed. The liposome-silica hybrid nano-carrier showed good biocompatibility in vivo and co-delivery of cyclosporine and paclitaxel significantly enhanced the oral absorption of paclitaxel with improved anti-tumor efficacy, suggesting a promising approach for multi-drug therapy against tumor and other serious diseases via oral route.
ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family B, Member 1
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antagonists & inhibitors
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Administration, Oral
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Animals
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
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administration & dosage
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pharmacokinetics
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pharmacology
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Biological Availability
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Cyclosporine
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administration & dosage
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pharmacokinetics
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pharmacology
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Drug Carriers
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chemistry
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Female
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Liposomes
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chemistry
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Male
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Mice
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Nanoparticles
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Neoplasm Transplantation
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Paclitaxel
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administration & dosage
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pharmacokinetics
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pharmacology
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Particle Size
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Random Allocation
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Rats
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Sarcoma 180
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pathology
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Silicon Dioxide
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chemistry
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Tumor Burden
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drug effects
5.Relationship of DNA methylation, mRNA transcription and protein expression of glutathione-S-transferases-P1 gene and coal-pollution-borne endemic arsenism
Ting-ting, YANG ; Ai-hua, ZHANG ; Xiao-xin, HUANG ; Xue-xin, DONG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;(1):7-12
Objective To investigate DNA methylation in the promoter region,mRNA transcription and protein expression of glutathione-S-transferases-P1 (GSTP1) gene and their relation with arsenism.Methods In endemic coal-pollution-borne arsenism area,Jiaole village of Xinren county,Guizhou province,according to the diagnostic criteria of endemic arsenism(WS/T 211-2001),123 cases with endemic arsenism were selected and divided into three groups (mild arsenism group:42 cases,moderate arsenism group:41 cases and severe arsenism group:40 cases).Forty seven residents were selected as controls in a village about 12 km away from the endemic arsenism area.With the informed consent principle,peripheral blood of all respondents was collected in order to analyze DNA methylation and check mRNA.DNA methylation of GSTP1 gene promoter region in peripheral blood was assayed by PCR,and GSTP1 mRNA expression was assayed using real-time quantitative PCR.In addition,other cutaneous specimens originated from 53 cases with arsenism that accepted surgical treatment voluntarily were taken.Of these specimens,general pathological changes were 28 cases,precancerous 20 cases and cancerous 5 cases.Skin tissues of 15 cases of non-tumor surgery patients without abnormal pathological changes were as control group.GSTP1 protein expression in the skin tissue was detected using immunohistochemistry (IHC).Results Among different groups of arsenic poisoning,the positive rate of DNA methylation of GSTP1 gene was 28.57%(12/42) in the mild group,57.10% (23/41) in the moderate group and 65.00% (26/40) in the severe group.Compared with the control group (6.38%,3/47),the difference was statistically significant (x2 =7.792,26.000,33.412,all P < 0.01).Among different groups of arsenic poisoning diagnosed by dermapathology,the positive rate of DNA methylation of GSTP1 gene was 21.43%(6/28) in the general pathological change group,50.00%(10/20) in the precancerous group and 80.00%(4/5) in the cancerous group.Compared with the control group(6.67%,1/15),the difference was statistically significant (x2 =3.562,7.468,10.756,all P < 0.05).It showed that the positive rate of DNA methylation of GSTP1 gene increased with aggravation of the disease and dermatic lesion of arsenism (tendency x2 =38.239,x2 =13.659,all P < 0.01).Compared with the control group(0.184 26),the expressions of GSTP1 mRNA in peripheral blood in moderate (0.087 77) and severe arsenic poisoning groups (0.056 93) were significantly reduced(all P <0.01),and that of severe group was significantly lower than that of the moderate group (P < 0.01) ; compared with the control group(0.338 45) and the general lesion group(0.276 74),GSTP1 mRNA expression was significantly reduced in precancerous lesion group(0.104 81) and cancerous group(0.043 70),in which the cancerous group was significantly lower than that of the precancerous lesions.The difference of skin tissue GSTP1 protein expression rate between groups was statistically significant (x2 =20.948,P < 0.05),in which the difference between the precancerous lesion group(65.00%,13/20),the cancer group (40.00%,2/5) and the control group(100.00%,15/15)was statistically significant (x2 =12.183,11.778,P < 0.01).Spearman correlation analysis showed that the degree of skin lesion and the level of GSTP1 protein expression was negatively correlated (r =-0.520,P < 0.05).Groups were divided according to DNA methylation of GSTP1 gene,and the mRNA and protein expression of GSTP1 in methylation group(0.038 40,57.14%) was significantly lower compared with that of unmethylated group(0.187 07,95.74%; Z =9.032,x2 =23.134,all P < 0.01).Conclusions Arsenism may lead to DNA methylation of human GSTP1 gene promoter region,thereby inhibiting expression of mRNA and protein.GSTP1 gene plays an important role in arsenism or carcinogenic process.
6.Isokinetic muscle test of normal people's knees in different postures.
Ting-Ting HUANG ; Qing XIA ; Li-Hua FAN ; Dong GAO ; Min ZHANG
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2014;30(3):181-183
OBJECTIVE:
To study the influence of different positions in the isokinetic muscle test of knees by CON-TREX Biomechanical Test and Training System, so as to select the suitable conditions for forensic identification of muscle strength test.
METHODS:
Fifty-two healthy volunteers joined the isokinetic muscle strength test in unfixed and fixed position, respectively and in two kinds of angular speed (60 degrees/s and 30 degrees/s). The differences of peak torque (PT) and peak torque angle (PTA) between bilateral knee flexor and extensor were statistically analyzed.
RESULTS:
In the unfixed position, under the two speed, there was statistically significant difference in PT between bilateral knee flexor and extensor (P < 0.05); while in the fixed position, under the two speed, there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05). In any kind of conditions, the PTA of bilateral knee flexor and extensor did not have statistically significant difference (P > 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The position of the subject influences the results of PT. So the position of subject in knees isokinetic muscle test should be regulated.
Humans
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Knee
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Knee Joint
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Muscle Strength
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Muscle, Skeletal/physiology*
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Muscles
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Posture
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Torque
7.Isolation and Characterization of a Temperature-sensitive p-Nitrophenol Degradation Related Genes Mutant Strain
Hai-Hua DENG ; Xiao-Dan LI ; Hui CAO ; Shi-Ming WANG ; Ting-Ting HUANG ; Zhong-Li CUI ;
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
A temperature-sensitive mutant strain was isolated after transposon mutagenesis with Tn5 and named MT54.PCR was carried out with primers designed according to the sequence of transposon,the PCR products showed that the MT54 carried transposon in the genome. The mutant grew well at 30℃in minimal medium(MM)containing p-nitrophenol(PNP)as sole carbon source,while it cannot grow at 37℃in the same medium,NO_2.detection results also proved that.Comparing the degradation rate of PNP and hydroquinone of MT54 and DLL-E4 at different temperature,it was speculated that the mutant site locate in the PNP degradation related genes.
8.Effect of recombinant human growth hormone on final adult height in children with growth hormone deficiency
Si-Nian PAN ; Min-Lian DU ; Hong-Shan CHEN ; Yan-Hong LI ; Hua-Mei MA ; Ting-Ting HUANG ;
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2001;0(05):-
0.05).Conclusion GH improves FAH of children with GHD.Height at the initiation of puberty is the most significant determining factor for the long-term efficacy.Hence,it is important that the diagnosis should be made and treatment be initiated as early as possible to afford children with GHD the opportunity to make up much of their height deficit before puberty.Adequate dosage of GH should be used for the children taking initial treatment at puberty to attain satisfactory FAH.
9.Maternal periodontal disease and risk of preeclampsia: A meta-analysis.
Xi, HUANG ; Juan, WANG ; Jian, LIU ; Li, HUA ; Dan, ZHANG ; Ting, HU ; Zi-Li, GE
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2014;34(5):729-35
Research on the association between maternal periodontal disease and the risk of preeclampsia has generated inconsistent results. This meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the association between maternal periodontal disease and the risk of preeclampsia. A literature search of PubMed and Embase was performed to identify relevant papers published before March 2013. Only observational studies that assessed maternal periodontal disease and the risk of preeclampsia were selected. Patients' periodontal status was examined at different time points during pregnancy or after delivery (at 14-32 weeks of gestation, within 48 h prior to or within 5 days after delivery). Pooled odds ratios (ORs) and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for cases and controls. Cases were defined as women with concurrent hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. Eleven studies involving 1118 women with preeclampsia and 2798 women without preeclampsia were identified and analyzed. Women with periodontal disease before 32 weeks of gestation had a 3.69-fold higher risk of developing preeclampsia than their counterparts without periodontal disease (OR=3.69; 95% CI=2.58-5.27). Periodontal disease within 48 h prior to delivery was associated with a 2.68-fold higher risk of preeclampsia (OR=2.68; 95% CI=1.39-5.18). Pregnant women with periodontal disease within 5 days after delivery had a 2.22-fold higher risk of preeclampsia than women without periodontal disease (OR=2.22; 95% CI=1.16-4.27). In conclusion, this meta-analysis suggests that maternal periodontal disease is an independent predictor of preeclampsia.
10.Effects on recovering of corneal wound and postoperative discomfort of different surgical procedures for pterygium
Ting, YU ; Xiang-Fei, CHEN ; Yan, WU ; Yu-Hua, SHI ; Ying-Ying, CHENG ; Zhen-Ping, HUANG
International Eye Science 2016;16(8):1582-1583
?AIM: To evaluate the effects on recovering of corneal wound and postoperative discomfort of different methods for primary pterygium.?METHODS: Forty-seven cases ( 60 eyes ) of primary pterygium were excised under microscope with limbal epithelial transplantation, with sharp dissection ( 24 cases, 30 eyes, Group A) and blunt dissection (23 cases, 30 eyes, Group B).All cases were followed up for 1d to 1mo.?RESULTS: The recovering of corneal wound was better in Group B on 1st day and 3rd day after surgery.Pain, photophobia and tears, foreign body sensation were more serious in group A on 1st day after surgery with a statistically significant difference (P=0.005,0.015,0.012). Pain, photophobia and tears, foreign body sensation were more serious in Group A on 3rd day after surgery with a statistically significant difference ( P=0.019,0.018, 0.015).There was no statistically significant difference on 1wk and 1mo after surgery (P>0.05).? CONCLUSION: Compared with sharp dissection, primary pterygium excised with blunt dissection can significantly improve recovering of corneal wound and postoperative discomfort.