1.Biological therapy of ovarian cancer
Huiru XU ; Huijing FENG ; Junping ZHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2013;40(11):861-864
In recent years,the biological therapy of ovarian cancer has made great progress.Immunotherapy including tumor vaccine and adoptive immunity cell therapy can improve immune recognition capability,while the applications of molecular targeted drugs such as monoclonal antibodies and tyrosine kinase inhibitors for different target spots during the tumor cells growth progresses achieve significant clinical benefit,as well as hormone replacement therapy and Chinese medicine treatment improve the life quality of patients with ovarian cancer to a certain degree.
2.Effect of oral stimulation on oral feeding ability of preterm infants
Huiru TONG ; Huiying XU ; Chunlan ZHOU ; Pengcheng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(14):1087-1091
Objective To study the effect of Sandra Fucile oral stimulation on oral feeding readiness and ability of preterm infants.Methods Sixty-five premature infants were selected in the study.All of the premature infants were recruited randomly in convenience between Jul.and Dec.2012.For a randomized control principle,SPSS 13.0 was performed to achieve complete random design.Objects were divided into control group(receiving routine nursing) and intervention group(on the basis of routine nursing,receiving 15 minutes oral stimulation,1 time/day,for 10 days).Chinese version of Preterm Infant Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment scale(PIOFRA scale-CV) was used when intervention began,and 7 days,10 days,14 days after the start of the intervention.Results PIOFRA-CV scale score was statistically different at different time in both groups(F =169.062,P <0.001).The first day ratings were minimum in the 2 groups,after which with an upward trend over time.The control group and intervention group rated a statistically significant difference(F =5.538,P =0.022).Except for no difference on the first day and seventh day (t =1.650,P =0.204 ;t =0.817,P =0.369) between the 2 groups,the intervention group had a higher score than the control group (t =17.339,24.141,all P <0.001).Group and time had an interaction effect(F =1 1.561,P <0.001).The incidence of vomiting[42.4% (14/33 cases) vs 34.4% (11/32 cases)],infection [27.3% (9/33 cases) vs 9.4% (3/32 cases)],and gastro-oesophageal reflux[30.3% (10/33 cases) vs 25.0% (8/32 cases)] were not significantly different between the 2 groups(x2 =0.445,3.457,0.288,all P > 0.05).Conclusions Saudra Fucile oral stimulation method can significantly promote the development of premature oral feeding ability on the 10 day after the intervention,and will not increase vomiting,gastroesophageal reflux,and infection.It is suitable for clinical application.
3.Influencing factors of osteonecrosis of the femoral head after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients with leukemia
Duorong XU ; Huiru XU ; Juan LI ; Qingshan LI ; Waiyi ZOU ; Shan HUANG ; Maohua YANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(16):1-4
Objective To explore the influencing factors and possible mechanism of osteonecrosis of the femoral head(ONFH)in patients with leukemia after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (Allo-HSCT).Methods One hundred and two patients with leukemia who received Allo-HSCT between January 2003 and October 2007 were evaluated for ONFH and graft-versus-host disease(GvHD)within 2years after transplantation,and the dosage of methylprednisolone(MP)in every patient from the first diagnosis of leukemia to 2 years after Allo-HSCT was calculated.For patients who suffered acute GvHD(aGvHD) and chronic GvHD(cGvHD),the serum leveh of soluble ligand of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B (sRANKL)which was index for differentiation of osteoclast(OC),tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase-5b(TRAP-5b)and C-terminal telopeptide of collagen Ⅰ(CTP-Ⅰ)which both were indexes for metabolism of OC were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in different stages of MP dosage.According to these results.possible factors for ONFH after Allo-HSCT were analyzed.Results Seven in 102 patients after Allo-HSCT had experienced ONFH within 2 years,the incidence was 6.9%(7/102),which was not related to age,gender,types of leukemia and donor.ONFH mainly developed in patients with aGvHD and cGvHD,and the incidence could be achieved to 21.9%(7/32)which Was much higher than that in patients with no GvHD,merely aGvHD or merely cGvHD(P<0.05).In patients with aGvHD and cGvHD,the average dosage of MP in ONFH(+)was(232.7±28.6)mg/kg which was extremely higher than that in ONFH(-)(115.1±16.9)mg/kg(P<0.05).The serum levels of sRANKL,TRAP-5b and CTP-Ⅰ were also higher when ONFH happened than ahead of pretreatment and 28 days after transplantation(-)(P<0.05),and they were closely related to the dosage of MP(correlation coefficient was 0.597,0.664 and 0.682 respectively,P<0.05).Conclusions After Allo-HSCT,ONFH is related to the dosage of MP in treatment of GvHD.MP may be responsible for enhancement of OC differentiation and metabolism in leukemia patients,and ultimately induced the onset of ONFH.
4.Characteristics of smooth pursuit eye-movement in subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis
Yangyang XU ; Tianhong ZHANG ; Yu LI ; Lihua XU ; Huiru CUI ; Jijun WANG ; Zeping XIAO
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2017;43(3):157-162
Objective To investigate the eye-movement features of smooth pursuit in subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis.Methods sixty subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis and sixty healthy controls were recruited.The smooth pursuit tasks were assessed in both horizontal (0.4 Hz) and Lissajous (0.2 or 0.4 Hz) condition.The Wechsler Memory Scale-third edition and spatial span subtest were used to assess working memory.The difference of the smooth pursuit performance between the two groups and the relationship between smooth pursuit and working memory were analyzed.Results Subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis showed significantly lower Horizontal components for pursuit gain [Lissajous 0.2 Hz task (0.82±0.12) vs.(0.89±0.09),Lissajous 0.4 Hz task (0.78±0.13) vs.(0.84±0.14)],lower vertical components for pursuit gain [Lissajous 0.2 Hz task (0.80±0.14) vs.(0.86±0.12),Lissajous 0.4 Hz task (0.71±0.15)vs.(0.77±0.16)] and higher mean positional error [Lissajous 0.2 Hz task (37.00±19.10) vs.(30.45± 16.18),Lissajous 0.4 Hz task (44.18±19.70) vs.(37.61±16.26)] compared to healthy controls (P<0.05).There was a significant correlation between pursuit gain and performance on Spatial Span (Horizontal components:r=0.361,P=0.005;vertical components:r=0.327,P=0.01 1) in the Subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis.Conclusions Subjects at clinical high risk for psychosis showed deficits in smooth pursuit,and the deficits were related to the working memory.
5.The selection of surgical technique of coblation on the treatment of type Ⅱ obstructive sleep hypopnea apnea syndrome
Jing DONG ; Jianguo CAO ; Jie JIN ; Huiru LIU ; Yongchang XU ; Zhiwei FENG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;36(33):10-13
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of Han-uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (H-UPPP) combined with coblation on treatment of type Ⅱ mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).Methods According to the measuring parameters analyzed and clinical characteristics of velopharyngeal,68 patients were divided into 3 groups:group A (28 patients,treated by H-UPPP combined with coblation of tonsillectomy),group B (22 patients,treated by H-UPPP combined with drilling of tonsil) and group C (18 patients,treated by velopharyngeal multi-points drilling).After operation for 6 months,the pafor tients in 3 groups were detected by the polysomnography (PSG),Epworth sleepiness scale,and the parameters of velopharyngeal were compared.Results After operation for 6 months,the heal,excellence,efficiency and inefficiency patients in group A were 6,10,7,5 cases,in group B were 3,8,7,4 cases,in group C were 2,7,5,4 cases,there was no significant difference (P >0.05).After operation for 6 months,the apnea hyponea index (AHI) and the scores of ESS in group A,B,C were significantly lower than those before operation [(10.1 ± 2.3) times/h vs.(21.2 ± 2.5) times/h,(6.4 ± 1.0)scores vs.(16.2 ± 1.0) scores,(6.9 ± 1.3) times/h vs.(16.0 ± 1.4) times/h,(5.4 ± 1.3) scores vs.(14.5 ±1.5) scores,(7.7 ± 1.8) times/h vs.(16.0 ± 2.1) times/h,(4.1 ± 1.0) scores vs.(12.3 ± 1.9) scores],thelevel of LSaO2 was significantly higher (0.885 ±0.035 vs.0.737 ±0.030,0.871 ±0.046 vs.0.763 ±0.033,0.901 ±0.029 vs.0.820 ±0.034),there was significant difference (P <0.01),but there was no significant difference among 3 groups (P > 0.05).After operation for 6 months,the pharyngomaxillary space,distance between uvula and posterior wall of pharynx,distance between anterior pillars in group A,B,C were significantly increased compared with those before operation [(24.6 ± 0.9) mm vs.(12.3 ± 1.2)mm,(11.6 ±1.2) mm vs.(5.4 ± 0.6) mm,(34.9 ± 1.2) mm vs.(28.3 ± 1.0) mm,(24.0 ± 0.8) mm vs.(14.3 ± 1.0) mm,(11.8 ± 0.8) mm vs.(6.3 ± 0.4) mm,(38.3 ± 0.8) mm vs.(31.9 ± 1.9) mm,(23.6 ± 1.4) mm vs.(19.9 ±1.1) mm,(7.3 ± 0.5) mm vs.(6.8 ± 0.6) mm,(38.5 ± 0.8) mm vs.(35.2 ± 1.0) mm],the length of soft palate was decreased [(31.9±0.9) mm vs.(38.3 ±0.9) mm,(25.6 ± 1.0) mm vs.(35.6 ± 1.2) mm,(29.9 ± 1.3) mm vs.(34.9 ±0.9) mtm],there was significant difference (P <0.01),but there was no significant difference among 3 groups (P > 0.05).Conclusions H-UPPP combined with coblation on treatment of type Ⅱ mild and moderate OSAHS is effective and safe.According to the clinical characteristics of the patients to select suitable method is the key to get a satisfactory curative effect.
6.Warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Kaiyong ZHANG ; Yang YANG ; Yin SHOU ; Siwei XU ; Huiru JIANG ; Bimeng ZHANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2016;14(6):412-415
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of warm needling moxibustion plus functional exercises in treating knee osteoarthritis (KOA).Methods:Totally 108 eligible KOA patients were intervened by warm needling moxibustionplus functional exercises. The warm needling moxibustion was given 3 times a week, successively for 4 weeks. The visual analogue scale (VAS) was adopted to evaluate the pain intensity of the knee joint. After 4-week treatment, the change of VAS score, range of motion (ROM) of knee, and Lysholm score were observed, and the clinical efficacy was also estimated. Results:After treatment, the VAS score dropped obviously, and the ROM and Lysholm score increased markedly; the total effective rate was 83.3%. Conclusion:Warm needling moxibustionplus functional exercises is effective in treating KOA, as it can relieve the knee joint pain and improve the joint motion.
7.Clinical observation on warm needling moxibustion for erectile dysfunction
Peng LIU ; Sujun LIU ; Siwei XU ; Yang YANG ; Yin SHOU ; Kaiyong ZHANG ; Huiru JIANG ; Bimeng ZHANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2017;15(1):59-62
Objective:To observe the therapeutic effect of warm needling moxibustion for erectile dysfunction (ED).
Methods:A total of 46 eligible ED patients were randomized into a treatment group (n=24) and a control group (n=22). The treatment group was intervened by warm needling moxibustion while the control group by conventional acupuncture treatment, for a total of 4 courses. The therapeutic effect was evaluated by the international index of erectile function 5 (IIEF-5).
Results:After 4 courses of treatment, the overall effective rate was 91.3% in the treatment group (23 completed), versus 75.0% in the control group (20 completed), with a significant difference (P<0.05). After the treatment, the change of IIEF-5 score in the treatment group was significantly different from that in the control group (P<0.05).
Conclusion:Warm needling moxibustion can produce a more significant efficacy than conventional acupuncture in the treatment of ED.
8.Effects of baicalin on morphine-induced behavioral sensitization in mice
Yinliang BAI ; Wei XU ; Huiru TANG ; Jing LI ; Shuyang YAN ; Foyan LIAN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;22(12):1070-1072
Objective To investigate the effects of baicalin on morphine-induced behavioral sensitization.Methods Locomotor activity was measured for 2h after administration with baicalin in mice.Hyperlocomotion induced by acute morphine (10 mg· kg-1,ip) and behavioral sensitization induced by repeated morphine were established.The level of dopamine of ventral tegmental area(VTA) and prefrontal cortex(PFC) in mice was tested by ELISA assay.Results Baiealin inhibited significantly both locomotor activity in mice (control (1095.8 ± 174.5) times,baicalin (899.6± 187.2),(724.2± 221.4),(609.1 ± 154.6) times ; P< 0.01) and hyperlocomotion induced by acute morphine(model (1518.2± 185.8) times,baicalin (1385.4±224.2),(1205.1 ± 174.6),(1100.3±235.1) times ; P<0.01).Similar inhibition was also seen in the development and expression of morphine-induced behavioral sensitization(model(2096.2±304.6) times,baicalin (2004.2 ± 218.5),(1998.7-± 224.3),(1836.1 ± 233.5) times,P< 0.05 ; model (2124.2 ± 189.6) times,baicalin (1922.2± 314.7),(1524.1±289.2),(1477.4± 219.3) times,P<0.01).Baicalin inhibited dopamine release in VTA and PFC of morphine-sensitized mice(model(457.6± 92.1,589.2 ±102.5) μg · L-1,baicalin(391.1±56.8) μg · L-1,(448.6± 99.3) μg · L-1; (324.5±66.2) μg · L-1,(368.7±45.9) μg · L 1 ; (234.3± 52.6) μg · L-1,(305.3±84.1) μg · L-1 ; P<0.01,P<0.01).Conclusion Baicalin inhibits the development and the expression of morphine-induced behavioral sensitization in mice,and this effect is related to the inhibition of dopamine release in VTA and PFC of mice.
9.Effect of threat stress on expression of GnRH receptor in stomach of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats
Meijuan HUANG ; Zhu HUANG ; Chao JIANG ; Huiru XU ; Chenyang WANG ; Lin HOU ; Bing YAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2006;0(06):-
Objective To study the localizations and the quantity of GnRH receptor in stomach of Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats under stress.Methods The model of stress SD rats was established by fear. Then, stomachs were taken from the rats in acute stress group (2h-12h), chronic stress group (1d-4w) and the control group respectively.The localizations and the quantity of GnRH receptor in stomachs were detected using immunohistochemistry and Western blotting.Results The results of immunohistochemistry showed that immunoreactivity of GnRH receptor was displayed in the gastric parietal cells and the epithelial cells of the gastric pits in stomachs of rats in all groups. The immunoreactive materials were distributed in membrane and cytoplasm of all positive cells, but not in nuclei. Meanwhile, the results of Western blotting showed that the number of GnRH receptor decreased significantly when SD rats were in stress from 2h to 2w (P
10.Comprehensive treatment by electrocoagulation and micro packing under nasal endoscopy for epistaxis
Huiru LIU ; Jie JIN ; Yihui QIU ; Hanqiong XIAO ; Shuhua XIE ; Yongchang XU ; Jing DONG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;(1):39-41,42
Objective To demonstrate the effect of comprehensive treatment under nasal endoscopy for epistaxis. Methods The bleeding sites of 92 patients were defined by nasal endoscopic examination. Epistaxis was cured by single pole or bipolar coagulation, combined with micro packing and systemic treatment. The bleeding sites and effect were studied retrospectively. Results The hemorrhagic foci were found in the following sites: 60.87%(56/92) in Little area, 13.04%(12/92) in the middle and back of nasal septum, 10.87% (10/92) in olfactory sulcus, 8.70% (8/92) in middle turbinate , 3.26% (3/92) at the top of inferior meatus, 2.17% (2/92) at the top of nasal cavity, 1.09% (1/92) at unknown part at the back of nasal cavity. Epistaxis was successfully controlled by once nasal endoscopic examation and hemostasis in 86 of 92 patients. While in 5 of 92 patients, epistaxis was cured by twice nasal endoscopic examation and hemostasis. Endoscopicligation of the sphenopalatineartery was performed in 1 patient with unknown posteriorepistaxis. In 92 patients,15 cases were given micro packing combined with systemic treatment. All the patients were cured and were followed up for 3 months without recurrence and the cure rate was 100.00%. Conclusions The major bleeding site is Little area. Single pole or bipolar coagulation, combined with micro packing and systemic treatment under nasal endoscope is effective for epistaxis and worth of clinic application extensively.