1.The role of FoxM1 in the development and treatment of breast cancer
Practical Oncology Journal 2016;30(5):458-462
FoxM1 is a specific transcription factor related to proliferation .Previous studies have found that FoxM1 can enhance the proliferation ,metastasis and invasion of cancer cells ,and play a crucial role in canc-er.Recent studies indicate that the abnormal expression of FoxM 1 plays an important role in breast cancer ,and its overexpression is negatively correlated with the overall survival of patients .For the early diagnosis of breast canc-er,clinical prognosis and study on combination therapy provides a new direction .This article reviews the relation-ship between FoxM1 and breast cancer .
2.Study on Quality Standards for Compound Dasuan Capsules(Bulbus Allii)
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(06):-
The garlic oil and oil of Oenothera erythrosepala Borb. in Compound Dashuan Capsules were analysized with several kinds of specific qualitative methods. The content of their main components was also determined by GC. These methods showed relatively high sensitivity and accuracy, and could effectively control the product quality.
3.74 cases of epidemiological survey and misdiagnosis analysis of brucellosis spondylitis
Journal of Chinese Physician 2021;23(5):679-682
Objective:To improve the understanding of brucellar spondylitis (BS) and to further improve the diagnosis and treatment ability of BS patients.Methods:The epidemiological and clinical data of 74 cases of BS misdiagnosed in Department of Orthopedics, Zhangye People's Hospital Affiliated to Hexi University from January 2014 to December 2019 were analyzed.Results:The average age of BS onset was 34-71 (54.1±4.5)years old. The incidence rate of female was higher than that of male. The morbility of rural individual farmers were higher than that of herdsmen. These patients were infected mainly through browsing and breeding beasts. It was very common that two adjacent lumbars vertebrae were invaded. It took about mean (10.1±2.2)months to diagnosis and (7.1±1.9)times to visits doctors. All patients were misdiagnosed as lumbar disc herniation, spinal tuberculosis and so on.Conclusions:There are characteristic features in clinical epidemiology of BS.It tends to be misdiagnosed as spinal tuberculosis and lumbar disc herniation in early clinical stage. It can be diagnosed as early as possible according to its epidemiology, clinical symptoms and imaging examination.
4.Serum brain natriuretic peptide and the severity of coronary artery disease in elderly patients
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(8):834-837
Objective To investigate the relationship between the level of serum brain natriuretic peptide(BNP) and the severity of coronary artery disease in elderly patients with coronary heart disease(CHD).Methods We recruited 498 elderly CHD patients undergoing coronary angiography(CAG) from our hospital.Based on CAG results,patients were divided into two groups:406 patients with lesion of vessel(s)and ≥50% vessel stenosis as the CHD group,and the other 92 patients with < 50% vessel stenosis as the negative control group.Their clinical data such as left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) and serum BNP was recorded.The patients was further divided into 177 single-,129 double-,100 triple-,and 92 negative vessel disease groups according to the number of vessels with significant stenosis.The patients with CHD were divided into three different age groups:(1) A group:60-69 years old,254 patients ;(2) B group:70-79 years old,112patients;(3)C group:equal or greater than 80 years old,40 patients.Serum levels of BNP were measured before CAG.The relationship between BNP and the severity of coronary disease was analyzed.Results The level of BNP was significantly elevated in the CHD group[(387.5±132.3)ng/L]than the negative control group [(58.6±22.1) ng/L](t =23.83,P < 0.01).The level of BNP was significantly enhanced(F =87.42,P <0.01) along with the increasing number of coronary artery Stenosis,with single vessel disease group(202.2±116.6)ng/L,double vessel disease group(487.5±152.3)ng/L and triple vessel disease group(768.7±264.3) ng/L; the level of BNP significantly increased(F =57.33,P < 0.01) along with increasing age,with A group(182.6±93.1)ng/L,B group(352.2±121.2)ng/L and C group(491.2±158.7) ng/L.The level ofLVEF did not change in the procedure(P > 0.05).Conclusion The levels of BNP were closely associated with the severity of coronary artery disease and were a strong clinical predictor for myocardial ischemia.
5.Clinical analysis of lower uterine segment pregnancy
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(06):-
Objective To discuss the diagnosis and management for lower uterine segment pregnancy.Methods Clinical data of 6 cases of lower uterine segment pregnancy between January 2005 and February 2006 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Five patients had a history of caesarean section,while another one had undergone repeated pregnancy.Uterine artery embolization(UAE) in combination with methotrexate(MTX) injection was carried out in 2 cases,and uterine artery embolization only,MTX injection only,and total hysterectomy were employed in 1 case,1 case,and 2 cases,respectively.Conclusions Previous caesarean section and repeated pregnancy are risk factors of the occurrence of lower uterine segment pregnancy.Uterine artery embolization in combination with methotrexate injection is a safe and reliable management option.
6.Effects of baicalin on proliferation and cell cycle of human periodontal ligament cells by stimulation of LPS in vitro
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(05):-
Objective:To observe the effects of Chinese herb baicalin on proliferation and cell cycle of periodontal ligament cells(PDLC) by stimulation of lipopolysaccharide(LPS) in vitro.Methods:Human PDLC was cultured in vitro.MTT colormetic method was used to evaluate the effects of Chinese herb baicalin on proliferation of PDLC by stimulation of LPS.Flow cytometry was used to analyze the possible DNA index and cellular cycle changes of PDLC.Results:PDLC showed a significant growth inhibition after being treaded with 100 ?g/ml LPS 3 h by MTT methods,and proliferation ability of PDLC improved greatly after adding baicalin.FCM results showed that the cell number increased in G1 phase,while the cell number decreased in S phase at 12 h after treated with 100 ?g/ml LPS,but the cell number decreased in G1 phase,and increased in S phase after treated with Chinese baicalin.Conclusion:Chinese herb baicalin can significantly promote the proliferation of PDLC.It can make some static cell in G1 phase enter S phrase and improve the growth of human PDLC.
7.Clinical application of endobronchial ultrasound examination through fiberoptic bronchoscope
Jing LI ; Zhengxian CHEN ; Huiying LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(02):-
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of endobrochial ultrasound (EBUS) examination,a new ultrasound technique.Method 15 patients with space occupying lesions in lung or doubted obstructive pneumonia or atelectasis were examined by EBUS.The procedure was performed with ultrasound catheters,which were introduced into bronchi through the operating channel of fiberoptic bronchoscope and a full 360℃ cross-sectional image was obtained.Result The bronchial wall was highly echogenic and laminated.The lung parenchyma appeared echo rich and patchy.Pulmonary vessels can be identified by the echo free lumen and the pulsatile changes.Echo poor bronchial carcinomas proved in pathology destructed bronchial wall in different extent were detected in 10 patients.1 patient with nodule in right apical segment who had intact bronchial wall was with tuberculosis proved by operation.1 patient with pleural effusion and atelectasis was detected by EBUS and found no abnormal echo,showing that the reason for atelectasis was compression instead of obstruction.Among the 3 patients who were suspected to have obstructive pneumonia,in 1 case ultrasound scanning showed enlarged lymph node outside the bronchus compressing the wall caused the channel mild narrow;as to the other 2 cases,because bronchial wall was complete and no tumor like echo were found,the obstructive factor was excluded.The ultrasound examination had no particular risk and caused little discomfort.Conclusion Endobronchial ultrasound scan can clearly demonstrate the adjacent extraluminal lesion or structure within the brochial wall itself,which is safe and effective.
8.The Cost Control of Medical Services from the Perspective of Ethics
Zengxiao LI ; Huiying ZHANG ; Jinghuai LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 1994;0(06):-
This article aims to seek a moral and ethical model to achieve effective cost control of medical service after investigating the ethical problems initiated by current control process of medical service cost.It should be a standard model that combines the long-term profitability and the short-term one as well as the economic efficiency and the social efficiency.
9.Investigation and analysis of the feedback of seven-year students of clinical medicine about the PBL teaching method
Xiao LI ; Huiying LI ; Jianhua LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2014;13(4):429-432
Objective To understand the feedback of seven-year students of clinical medicine about the application of PBL teaching method and investigate its related factors.Methods Four classes of seven-year students of clinical medicine of Nanjing Medical University which had received PBL teaching method were randomly selected in grade 2009 and 2010 (243 students)and 233 valid questionnaires were analyzed statistically.The questionnaire has four main parts and they are about basic situation,factors that may affect the PBL Teaching,students' subjective attitude,their effect evaluation and suggestion for improvements.SPSS 11.0 was used to analyze the first part of the resuhs withx2 analysis(P<0.05).Results 233valid questionnaires were recovered and 79.0%(184/233) of students held a favorable position toward PBL application in their course.It is irrelevant to no other related factors but the accessibility of information(P=0.000).More than half of the students think it is suitable for PBL on the clinical medical students(57.5%,134/233),PBL teaching is more free and easy(51.9%,121/233)and can improve their awareness of participation(72.5%,169/233).However more students (193) are in favor of more traditional teaching combined with PBL,with the former dominated.Conclusion PBL teaching method in seven-year clinical medical program has been proved to be quite effective.Though with certain drawbacks,it is a good supplement to the traditional teaching methods in many aspects,and it is definitely of great significance in improving the quality of teaching.
10.Effect of surgical stress on plasma glucagon-like peptide 1 level after enternal or parenteral intake of glucose in surgical critically ill patients
Huiying ZHAO ; Xiaolan LI ; Jie Lü ; Youzhong AN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2013;(3):157-162
Objective To observe the metabolism characters of plasma glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) in surgical critical ill patients.Methods Totally 64 selective surgical patients were prospectively enrolled and randomly divided into two groups:enteral nutrition (EN) group (50% glucose 100 ml orally administered or through nasogastric tube on the next day after operation) and parenteral nutrition (PN) group (50% glucose 100 ml intravenously infused on the next day after operation).Blood glucose and plasma GLP-1 were determined before operation,after operation,and 0 min,30 min,90 min,and 180 min after the 50% glucose was used.Then,the EN group was divided into stress hyperglycemia (SH) subgroup and non-stress hyperglycemia (non-SH) subgroup.In both subgroups,plasma tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were detected before operation,after operation,and the next day after operation.Blood glucose,plasma insulin,C-peptide,and GLP-1 were measured before operation,after operation,and 0 min,30 min,90 min,and 180 min after 50% glucose was used.Results The plasma GLP-1 level (pmol/L) of EN group increased significantly after 50% glucose was used,and reached the peak at the time of 30 min.In contrast,it did not change in PN group,and were significantly lower than EN group at the time of 30 min [(5.69 ± 2.92) pmol/L vs (33.52 ± 12.32) pmol/L,P <0.01] and 90 min [(5.71 ±2.14) pmol/L vs (15.92 ±6.63) pmol/L,P =0.00].Plasma insulin level in SH subgroup were significantly higher than in non-SH group after operation [(18.17±6.18) mU/Lvs (12.10±3.60) mU/L,P=0.01] and30 min [(56.02±14.78) mU/Lvs (43.39±15.60) mU/L,P=0.03] and 90min [(114.58±25.11) mU/Lvs (90.45±25.91) mU/L,P=0.03] after 50% glucose was used.Plasma C-peptide level in SH subgroup was also significantly higher at the time of 30min [(6.86 ±1.15) μg/L vs (4.76 ± 1.06) μg/L,P=0.04] and 90 min[(12.17 ± 1.96) μg/L vs (9.81 ± 2.35) μg/L,P =0.03] after 50% glucose was used when compared with non-SH subgroup.Plasma GLP-1 level in SH subgroup was significantly lower than in non-SH group at the time of 30 min [28.76 ± 9.61) pmol/L vs (37.36 ± 10.51) pmol/L,P =0.03] and 90 min [(13.49±4.26) pmol/Lvs (17.33±5.57) pmoL/L,P=0.04] after 50% glucose was used.Conclusions Early post-operative PN increases plasma GLP-1 level and reduces the SH incidence.In SH patients,endogenous insulin expression increases while plasma GLP-1 level decreases.Post-surgery inflammatory reaction may result in low plasma GLP-1 level and high blood glucose level.