1.Clinical studies of U8 similar bioelectricity stimulation therapy of infertility with gracile endometrium
Huiying XUE ; Yanghua ZUO ; Bo FENG ; Jing SU ; Huan GE
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(21):2505-2507
Objective Observe the effect of of U8 similar bioelectricity stimulant therapy of infertility with gracile endometrium on endometrium reception .Methods 80 cases of patients in 252 natrual period with infertility caused by poor endometrial develop-ment for unknown reasons were randomly divided into two groups .The treatment group was intervened by U8 similar bioelectricity stimulant other day from the eighth day of menstruation until the day to inject HCG .After ovulation ,patients were sustained by progestin with a dose of 20 mg per day .The control group was given estradiol valerate with a dose of 2mg per day from the eighth day of menstruation until the day to inject HCG .After ovulation ,patients were sustained by progestin with a dose of 20mg per day as well .To compare the generral conditions on HCG injection day of the two groups anterior-posterior :both groupsal thickness and types ,parameters of intramembrane and submucosal uterine blood flow ,biochemical pregnancy rates and clinical pregnancy rates . Results The endometrial thickness and types on HCG injection day in treatment group were improved significantly (P<0 .05) . The parameters of intramembrane and submucosal uterine blood flow were better than the control ,there was a significant difference ( P<0 .05) .And the clinical pregnancy rate of treatment group was higher than that of control group there was a significant differ-ence(P<0 .05) .Conclusion U8 similar bioelectricity stimulation can promote the grow th of endometrium ,improve the endometrial receptivity and the clinical pregnancy rate .
2.Diagnosis,Treatment and Prognosis of Neonatal Intestinal Atresia
guang-huan, WANG ; jian-hong, LI ; xue-wu, JIANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2004;0(11):-
Objective To explore diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of intestinal atresia(IA) in neonates,so as to increase the healing rate.Methods Surgical treatment was given to 29 cases of congenital IA from Apr.2004 to Nov.2008.Comprehensive analysis was carried out on clinical manifestations and flat X-ray.All cases were with vomiting,15 cases were with normal fetal faeces.Stomach and intestinal atresia were observed in the upper abdomen in 19 cases,fluid levels in generous stomach and expended intestines were seen in 21 cases by X-ray.All children underwent operation,including ileum atresia(16 cases),duodenal atresia(7 cases),and jejunal atresia(6 cases).The types of atresia were type Ⅰ(9 cases),type Ⅱ(9 cases),type Ⅲa(9 cases),type Ⅲb(1 case) and type Ⅳ(1 case).Nine cases were treated with septum resection and then anastomosed longitudinally,3 cases underwent end-to-end anastomose and 17 underwent end-to-back anastomose.All cases were served in intravenous hyperalimentation.Results All cases lived postoperatively,and 1 child gave up for postoperatively treatment.Twenty-eight cases were cured.There was 1 case of obstruction of anastomatic,and was cured by non-operatively treatment.There was no anastomatic leakage and wound disruption.Twenty-six cases were followed up for 3 months and up to 4 years.These symptoms had no relapse.Conclusion Early diagnosis,appropriate surgical procedure and surrounding operation management are crucial for improving the cure rate.
3.Clinical research on corneal perforation
Cheng-Huan, DONG ; Yan, XUE ; Xiao-Qian, ZHENG ; Yan, HUANG
International Eye Science 2014;(8):1502-1503
AIM: To study the clinical characteristics of corneal perforation ( CP) .
METHODS:A retrospective analysis in July 1995 to July 2010 the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University diagnosed CP 72 patients ( 72 eyes ) , clinical characteristics of all the patients were analyzed.
RESULTS: The incidence of corneal ulcer perforation rised year by year, the morbidity of male and female was 17:7, the onset age focused on 48 years old. Of 23 industrial workers ( 32%) with clear history of trauma, pathogeny identification results:top two:fungal infection and Acanthamoeba keratitis. A using history of glucocorticoid was found in 10 cases.
CONCLUSION:There are plenty of primary causes of CP such as traumas, fungal infection, Acanthamoeba keratitis, eroded keratitis, etc. CP happens in middle-aged males in Fujian province, most traumas are the causes, the main pathogenic bacteria is fungal infection.
4.Certified Hand Therapist Exam and Credential System of the United States:Introduction and Implication
Xue DENG ; Huan DENG ; Lehua YU ; Wingyuk IP
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(4):488-493
This study descriptively illustrated the definition of certified hand therapist, eligibility requirement and accreditation system based on the official guidelines from American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) and Handbook of Certified Hand Therapy Examination. Besides, this exam was compared with National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and Occupational Therapist Registered Examination (OTR Exam). The testing domains and contents may help the domestic teaching faculty to standardize the course syllabi, promote divided development of physical therapy and occupational therapy in a specialized manner, and ex-erted positive impact for promoting establishment of the hand specialists and accreditation system of China itself.
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Huan-rong LUO ; Xue-jing ZHANG ; Shao-ling XU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2005;23(4):309-311
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6.Changes in expression of keratin genes in renal tissues during renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice
Yuqi LIU ; Huan YAN ; Jing CANG ; Zhanggang XUE ; Hao WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(1):104-107
Objective To investigate the changes in the expression of keratin genes in renal tissues during renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in mice.Methods Six wild type male C57/B6 mice,aged 50 days,weighing 20-30 g,were divided into 2 groups (n=3 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (Sham group) and I/R group.Right renal arteries and veins were clamped for 1 h followed by reperfusion,and the left kidneys were removed to establish the model of renal I/R injury.At 24 h of reperfusion,blood samples were collected from the left ventricle for determination of serum creatinine and urea nitrogen concentrations by colorimetric method.The right kidney specimens were obtained for pathologic examination and for determination of the expression of kidney injury molecule-1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin mRNA (by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction [qRT-PCR]) and keratin genes (by Affemetrixc DNA microarray).The differentially expressed genes identified were further confirmed by qRT-PCR.Results Compared with Sham group,the serum creatinine and urea nitrogen concentrations were significantly increased,the expression of kidney injury molecule-1 and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin mRNA was up-regulated (P<0.05),and the damage to the renal tubules was aggravated in I/R group.The results of microarray analysis showed that only keratin 20 gene (the expresion was up-regulated) was the differentially expressed gene (P<0.05),and the results measured by qRT-PCR were consistent with those measured by Affemetrixc DNA microarray.Conclusion Keratin 20 gene expression in renal tissues is up-regulated during renal I/R injury in mice,and the change may be involved in the endogenous protective mechanism during renal I/R injury.
7.Principle of Design and Analysis of Sample Questions in National Board for Certification in Occupational Thera-py:Implications for Development of Occupational Therapy in China
Xue DENG ; Huan DENG ; Lehua YU ; Wingyuk IP
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(7):859-864
Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) Exam is established and managed under the national certification body for occupa-tional therapy professionals-National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The OTR Exam is designed based on reg-ular practical analysis on the entry-level front-line occupational therapists in the United States, conducted by the Certification Examination Development Committee (CEDC). The panel will follow four steps, including drafting the exam blueprint, designing the questions, rounds of discussion and validation and finally putting the questions into confidential question bank for random selection by computer during exam. The OTR Exam is featured by its close relevance and update with clinical status of the States, high-standard professional requirement based on broadest public consensus within the profession as well as its evidence-based and scientific procedure throughout the designing process, which may benefit the development and standardization of Occupational Therapy Profession in China.
8.Clinical analysis of routine testing of vaginal discharge samples in a hospital
Dinghua LIU ; Min BAI ; Jianjiang XUE ; Huan LIU ; Xuemei YU ; Wenming LI
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(19):2654-2656
Objective To analyze the routine testing of vaginal discharge samples and investigate the clinical characteristics of the vaginal micro ecology of a hospital women .Methods The data of 2 533 clinical cases were included .The vaginal infection in different ages and seasons was analyzed .The clinical usefulness of bacterial vaginosis (BV) rapid diagnostic method was estimated . Results The rate of low cleanliness samples (stage Ⅲ + Ⅳ) was significantly higher than that of StageⅠ + Ⅱsamples .Of the 2 533 cases ,the detection rates of fungus and small gram negative or gram variable rods were significantly higher among specific patho‐gens and pathogenic bacteria ,respectively .The rates of low cleanliness samples were highest at age below 20 and in the season of winter (81 .3% ,73 .0% ) ,those of fungus at age from 21 to 30 and in the season of summer (23 .9% ,23 .0% ) ,and those of small gram negative or gram variable rods at age from 31 to 40 and in the season of winter (25 .1% ,37 .3% ) .In comparison with golden method ,the sensitivity and specificity of BV BLUETM method were 80 .0% and 90 .0% ,which reflected the accuracy was 87 .5% . Conclusion Vaginal infection of a hospital women was more common in young group and in the season of winter .Fungus and small gram negative or gram variable rods were the major pathogens .BV BLUETM method could assist in the BV rapid diagnosis ,with potential false positive/negative results being fully validated .
9.Presence and the significance of Th9 cells in patients with hashimoto thyroiditis
Haibo XUE ; Lei MA ; Shoujun SONG ; Doufei SHI ; Li ZHANG ; Tingting YANG ; Huan LIU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2015;(5):387-390
Objective To investigate the presence and significance of Th9 cells and the related transcription factor ( PU.1 ) and cytokine ( IL-9 ) in peripheral blood of patents with hashimoto thyroiditis ( HT) .Methods Thirty patients with HT and thirty age/gender matched healthy subjects were recruited in this study.The peripheral blood and serum samples were collected from each subject.The percentages of Th9 cells and the transcriptional levels of PU.1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells ( PBMCs) were meas-ured by flow cytometry analysis and real-time RT-PCR.The concentrations of IL-9, the functions of thyroid and the titers of thyroid-specific autoantibodies ( TPOAb and TgAb) in serum samples were detected by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ) and electrochemiluminescence immunoassay analysis ( ECLIA) .Results Compared with healthy subjects, the percentages of Th9 cells and the expression of PU.1 at mRNA level in PBMCs and the concentrations of IL-9 in serum samples were all significantly in-creased in patients with HT [(1.49±0.68)%vs (0.87±0.24)%], 4.91±2.14 vs 1.66±0.52, (26.90± 7.74) pg/ml vs (16.71±5.87) pg/ml, all P<0.01).Serum concentrations of IL-9 were positively correla-ted with the percentages of Th9 cells (r=0.419, P=0.021).Moreover, the percentages of Th9 cells were positively correlated with the titers of TPOAb and TgAb in serum samples (r=0.394, P=0.032;r=0.457, P=0.011) of patients with HT.Conclusion The levels of Th9 cells and the related cytokine IL-9 were in-creased in the peripheral blood of patients with HT.A positive correlation was found between the percentage of Th9 cells and the titers of thyroid-specific autoantibodies.This study indicated that Th9 cells might be in-volved in the pathogenesis of autoimmune damage in thyroid.
10.Curcumin induces M1 phenotype derived from murine RAW264.7 macrophages polarization to alternatively activated M2 phenotype
Fangyuan CHEN ; Zuyi YUAN ; Juan ZHOU ; Huan WANG ; Li XUE ; Ning GUO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2015;(2):257-262
ABSTRACT:Objective To observe the effect of curcumin on RAW264.7 macrophages induced with LPS and IFNγ(M1)and the mechanisms involved.Methods Curcumin of different concentrations (6.25 μmol/L,12.5μmol/L and 25 μmol/L)was used to treat RAW264.7 macrophages induced with LPS and IFNγ(M1)for 12 h,and RAW264.7 macrophages induced with LPS and IFNγ(M1)were incubated with 20μmol/L GW9662 and 25 μmol/L curcumin for 12 h.Using Real-time PCR,ELISA and Western blotting analysis,we examined the expressions of IL-1β,IL-6,PPARγand phenotype markers M2 (KLF4,FIZZ1,and MGL1 )and the expressions of KLF4 and FIZZ1 when PPARγwas inhibited.Results Curcumin of different concentrations all could inhibit the expressions of IL-1βand IL-6 in RAW264.7 macrophages induced with LPS and IFNγ(M1).Curcumin of different concentra-tions could upregulate the expression of M2 markers (KLF4,FIZZ1 and MGL1)and PPARγin RAW264.7 macro-phages induced with LPS and IFNγ(M1).When M1 macrophages were incubated with curcumin and GW9662,the expression of the M2 phenotype markers was reduced.Conclusion Curcumin polarized the M1 phenotype macro-phages derived from RAW264.7 macrophages to become M2 phenotype through activating PPARγ.