1.The novel bioreactor for bioartificial liver
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2001;24(2):54-59
A special bioreactor-SBR,including its principle and structure character,is introduced in this article,which is applied in biodialysis system LDBS. According to the result of the testing on animals ,it is proved to be available that using this special bioreactor liver cells can be cultured in large quantities and chronically,and their activity and performance can be hold for a long period. Metabolism is also observed and the immunoreaction between blood and liver cells is validated.
2.The Current Situation and its Related Risk Factors of Overweight and Obesity in Rural and Urban Residents
Hong LI ; Hualing HUANG ; Huifen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases 2006;0(01):-
Objective To know the current status and its main influential factors of overweight and obesity among residents in Gushan county, Fuzhou city. Method The population aged above 20 years old was sampled by multistage sampling. Back- ground information was collected by face-to-face interview. Data on weight and height was obtained through physical check-ups. Results There were 2 412 objects were interviewed and physically measured. The overall prevalence was 26.0% for overweight and 7.1% for obesity. The prevalence of overweight and obesity of men (30.1% and 7.5% respectively) was significantly higher than those of women (22.2% and 6.8%, P
3.Effects of Qigong Pills Decoction Combined with Chemical Drugs on Serum Hormone Levels of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients Complicated with Infertility
Fengying ZHAO ; Huifen ZHAO ; Mei MA ; Yan XU
China Pharmacy 2017;28(17):2416-2418
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Qigong pills decoction combined with chemical drugs on hormone levels of polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS)patients complicated with infertility. METHODS:A total of 98 PCOS patients complicated with infertility selected from gynaecology department of our hospital during Jul. 2015-Jun. 2016 were divided into observation group and control group according to random number table,with 49 cases in each group. Control group was given Clomiphene ci-trate tablet 50 mg orally,qd,for consecutive 5 d;B-ultrasonography for follicle development was monitored at the 11th day of menstruation,and then they were given Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection 2000 U intramuscularly,qod,if there was not domi-nant follicle >10 mm till the diameter of follicle reached 18 mm. Observation group was additionally given one dose of Qigong pills decoction,every day 400 mL after decocted with water,each 200 mL for morning and night,on the basis of control group. After 3 months of treatment,the levels of FSH,LH,PRL,E2,T,DHEA-S and SHBG,the endometrial thickness,the number of mature follicle and pregnancy rate were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:Before treatment,there was no statistical signifi-cance in the levels of FSH,LH,PRL,E2,T,DHEA-S or SHBG between 2 groups(P>0.05). 3 months after treatment,the lev-els of PRL,T and DHEA-S in 2 groups were decreased and E2,SHBG were increased significantly;the levels of FSH,PRL,T and DHEA-S in observation group were significantly lower than control group,while the levels of E2 and SHBG were significantly higher than control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). Endometrial thickness of observation group were significantly higher than that of control group;pregnancy rate (18.37%) was significantly higher than control group (4.08%),with statistical significance (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Qigong pills decoction combined with chemical drugs can help to improve pregnancy rate and regulate serum hormone level in the treatment of PCOS complicated with infertility.
4.The predictive value of admission hyperglycemia in hospital and long-term mortality of diabetics versus non-diabetics with acute coronary syndrome
Huifen SONG ; Hongwei LI ; Shumei ZHAO ; Su WANG ; Xiaohui LI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2013;(7):570-573
Objective To evaluate whether the predictive value of admission hyperglycemia for mortality differs between diabetics and non-diabetics with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).Methods A total of 1534 consecutive patients admitted with ACS to Central Control Unit of Beijing Friendship Hospital were analyzed.Among these patients,1332 patients who had a venous plasma glucose record at admission were retrospectively enrolled and were stratified according to admission glucose levels with or without diabetes.The primary end point was in-hospital and 2-year all-cause mortality.Results In patients without a history of diabetes,649 patients had glucose level ≤7.8 mmol/L(group A),204 patients with 7.8-11.0 mmol/L (group B) and 142 patients > 11.0 mmol/L (group C).Of those with diabetes,124 patients were in group A,142 in group B and 126 in group C.By Cox regression analysis,admission hyperglycemia (group B,HR 1.48,P =0.05 ; group C,HR 2.78,P < 0.001) was an independent predictor of long-term all-cause mortality in patients without diabetes.In patients with diabetes,blood glucose > 11.0 mmol/L (group C,HR 2.68,P < 0.001) also independently predicted long-term all-cause mortality.Conclusions Compared with the diabetic patients,elevation of blood glucose at admission is common in ACS patients without definite history of diabetes.Admission hyperglycemia should be considered as a risk factor strongly correlated with in-hospital and 2-year all-cause mortality in patients with ACS.
5.Investigation of depression disorders and its influencing factors among senile patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in rural-urban fringe
Hualing HUANG ; Hong LI ; Huifen ZHAO ; Meiduo WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(10):62-65
Objective To investigate depression disorders and its influencing factors among senile patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) in rural-urban fringe in order to supply reference for commu-nity nursing intervention for it. Methods This study was conducted among 323 residents above 60 years old in Gushan town, Fuzhou City. CES-D (center for epidemiology survey-depression scale) and ADL (ac-tivities of daily living scale) were used to evaluate the depression condition and related factors in these pa-tients and the results underwent analysis. Results 25.7% of people with diabetes had various degree of depression, among which 13.3% might had depression and 12.4% had depression definitely. Patients with loss of spouse, living along,reduction of self- care ability and low BMI showed higher incidence of depres-sion. Variables went into the unconditional multivariate logistic regression equation included marriage status and BMI. Conclusions T2DM patients with loss of spouse, living alone,reduction in self-care ability of daily living and low BMI are high risk population of depression. It was proposed that psychological nursing for the aged should be the important content of community nursing.
6.Study on the status and influential factors of activities of daily living among 4237 elderly in Gushan town of Fuzhou countryside
Huifen ZHAO ; Hong LI ; Hualing HUANG ; Meiduo WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2009;3(2):95-98
Objective To describe the status of activities of daily living (ADL) and explore the influential factors among the elderly in Gushan town of Fuzhou. Methods A census was conducted by using questionnaires among people aged 60 years and above at this area. Results 17. 3% of 4237 old people investigated decreased their ADL The main influential factors were natural attribute, social economic features, living habits, depressive symptoms, psychomotility, and number of diseases. Conclusions Most of the old people in Gushan town of Fuzhou could take care of their life. Many factors showed great influence on ADL Applying to all-around measures and improving the aged's functions could help to implement successful aging.
7.Health status and family functioning in elderly outpatients with chronic diseases in Gushan town Fuzhou city
Meiduo WANG ; Hong LI ; Huifen ZHAO ; Hualing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2008;2(6):357-360
Objective To investigate the relation of physical,mental,and social health status with family functioning in elderlv outpatients with chronic diseases to provide theoretic guidance for their community-based health care.Methods Cluster sampling methods were used to assess 568 elderly patients with at least one chronic disease at Gushan Town of Fuzhou City by Activity of Daily Living Scale(ADL),Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale(CES-D),self made daily social activity questionnaire,and family APGAR index questionnaire.Results The daily activity dependence rate was 23.8%.The prevalence of depression symptoms was 22.9%.Those with normal functions.and modest or severe dysfunction accounted for 56.9%,36.4%,and 6.7%,respectively.The daily activity dependence rate,the prevalence of depression symptoms,and daily social activity were found to be significantly associated with family functioning (P<0.05).Conclusion The health situations of elderly outpatients with chronic diseases may be correlated with family functioning.The community health care providers should concern both individuals and households to improve overall physical and memal health.
8.Identification of a myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) in Oncomela-nia hupensis against Schistosoma japonicum infection
Qian GAO ; Yanwei LI ; Wenling HUANG ; Qinping ZHAO ; Huifen DONG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(2):174-181
Objective To identify a myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88)in Oncomelania hupensis,and characterize the role of MyD88 against Schistosoma japonicum infection. Methods The complete cDNA of MyD88 in O. hupensis was ob-tained by using rapid amplification of cDNA ends(RACE),and homologues sequences and conserved domains were aligned and the structure of MyD88 was predicted either. A phylogenetic tree of MyD88 was further constructed with other species. In ad-dition,the mRNA expression level of O. hupensis MyD88 before and after S. japonicum infection was investigated by real-time quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR). Results The cDNA of O. hupensis MyD88 consisted of 1406 bp open reading frame(ORF),en-coding 468 amino acid residues,which contained death domain and Toll/interlrukin-1 receptor(TIR)domain,the typical fea-tures of MyD88 family proteins. The predicted amino acid sequence of O. hupensis MyD88 shared 38%-52%identity with other mollusc. O. hupensis MyD88 was phylogenetically closeted to Biomphalaria glabrata MyD88. The O. hupensis MyD88 existed in all selected tissues and expressed highly in hemocyte,up-regulated after S. japonicum infection in all selected tissues except cephalopodium,especially higher in whole snail and hemocyte. Conclusion MyD88-dependent signaling pathway is present in O. hupensis and plays an important role in innate immune response against S. japonicum infection.
9.Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Caused by Acinetobacter baumannii:Its Causation Analysis and Interventions
Qun FANG ; Xingyou HUANG ; Xianghong MAO ; Huifen ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2004;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE To explore the interventions for ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP) caused by Acinetobacter baumannii by making investigation to the ICU patients on ventilators.METHODS Bacteria culture of bronchial discharge of patients on ventilators was conducted and followed by causation analysis of VAP caused by A.baumannii.RESULTS The prevalence of VAP caused by A.baumannii was 8.7%.The main reasons for VAP caused by A.baumannii were inappropriate use of antibiotics,long duration of mechanical assisted ventilation,contaminated ventilator and its accessories,unable to perform proper aseptic technique,and severity of the underlying illness.CONCLUSIONS For patients on ventilator,effective nursing interventions and sterilization and isolation techniques can reduce the infection and promote the treatment effects.
10.Application of gyrA and pare gene detection in genotyping of Ureaplasma spp.
Zhen ZHAO ; Ya HUANG ; Huifen PAN ; Min ZHOU ; Yuxing NI ; Qishi FAN
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(1):84-87
Objective To evaluate the contribution of gyrA and parE detection in Ureaplasma genotyping.Methods Sixty Ureaplasma isolates were selected with the Mycoplasma IST kit.The gyrA and parE were amplified by PCR.The DNA was sequenced and compared with the corresponding sequences in GenBank.Results The nucleotide sequence of gyrA had 100% identity in serovar 1,3,6,14 and 100%identity in serovar 2,4,5,7~13,too.But the sequence had 91%identity between the two groups.The nucleotide sequence of parE had 98%~99% identity in serovar 1,3,6,14.And it had 100% identity in erovar 2,5,7,8,11 and 100% identity in serovar4,12,13.But it had only 90% identity between the two groups.Ureaplasma parvum(Up),Ureaplasma urealyticum(Uu)and Up+Uu infection were found 68.3%(41/60),21.7%(13/60)and 10%(6/60) of clinical specimens,respectively.In Up isolates,serovar 3 was 48.8%(20/41).Conclusion Ureaplasma can be divided into two genotypes(Up and Uu)by gyrA analysis.And Up can be divided into four subtypes which correspond to serovar 1,3,6,14,respectively.Serovar 3 is the main isolate in our research.