1.Preventive effect of statins for hepatocellular carcinoma
Cancer Research and Clinic 2016;28(7):501-504
Statins, hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors , are widely used as a class of lipid-lowering drugs in clinic. Recent studies have shown that the use of statins can be anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrosis and reduce the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which may provide a new method for the preventive treatment of HCC. This article will review the current research progress of statins, including the clinical evidence, the molecular mechanisms of anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrosis and anti-tumor in liver.
2.Mechanism of transforming growth factorβin patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2016;22(6):425-428
Transforming growth factor β( TGF-β) plays an important role in regulating cell proliferation , differentiation and apoptosis , and also in the carcinogenesis .Unlike its tumor suppressor function in normal tissue , continuous activation of TGF-βsignaling pathway in inflammatory microenvironment and cancer tissue promotes the progression of hepatocellular carcino-ma ( HCC) .Loss of Smad4 and epithelial to mesenchymal tran-sition ( EMT ) may be the potential mechanisms how TGF-βtransforms from a tumor suppressor to a tumor promoter .Further studies on regulatory mechanism of TGF-βsignaling pathway are of great significance , which could provide new evidence for pre-venting and treating HCC .
4.Analysis of Disyllabic Mandarin Speech Test Results of Persons with Noise-induced Hearing Loss
Yue WANG ; Hua ZHANG ; Zhongwei ZHENG ; Jiatong GUO ; Jiamei TONG ; Shuo WANG ; Yuxin WANG ; Xiaolin ZHENG
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2014;(1):17-21
Objective To analyze the test results of persons with noise -induced hearing loss using disyllabic Mandarin speech test materials (MSTMs) .Methods 57 subjects with noise -induced hearing loss (noise group) were divided into three groups according to the duration of noise exposure :less than 10 years ,between 11 and 20 years and more than 20 years ,and also separated into 2 groups in terms of the degrees of hearing loss (group A :pure tone average thresholds of 0 .5 ,1 ,2 ,and 4 kHz less than or equal to 30 dB HL ,group B:pure tone average threshold of 0 .5 ,1 ,2 ,and 4 kHz greater than 30 dB HL) .66 subjects with normal hearing were in the control group .All the subjects enrolled in this study could speak Mandarin well in their daily life .Nine lists of disyllabic Mandarin speech test materials were utilized to test SRT and P -I function for these groups respectively .Results PTA and SRT in the noise group were much higher than the control group ,the average slope of P -I function was 5 .94% /dB ,and the curve of P-I function moved to the right side .SRT showed obvious changes as the increase of the years of noise exposure and especially in the group which had more than 20 years noise exposure (P<0 .01) . SRT of group B which had more hearing loss were greater than that of group A (P<0 .01) .Conclusion SRTs in the noise group are much higher than the control group with the average slope of P -I functions decreasing and the curve moving to the right side .As the years of noise exposure increase and the degrees of hearing loss become more severe ,SRT rise more apparently .
5.Rapid detection of pathogenic mycoplasmas in genitourinary tract using PCR-reverse dot blot hybridization
Xiujuan XUE ; Heping ZHENG ; Guoming LI ; Jiamei HUANG ; Weiying ZENG ; Yaohua XUE ; Xingzhong WU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2009;42(12):814-816
Objective To develop a PCR-mverse dot blot hybridization(RDB)assay to rapidly detect pathogenic mycoplasmas in genitourinary tract.Methods Universal primers were designed and applied to amplify the 16S rRNA gone of ureaplasma parvum(Up),ureaplasma urealyticum(Uu),Mycoplasma genitalium(Mg),Mycoplasma hominis(Mh)by using nestcd PCR.Specific nucleotide probes of Up,Uu,Mg and Mh Were constructed and immobilized onto nylon membranes.PCR products were denatured and hybridized、with specific oligonucleofide probes on nylon membrane.The sensitivity and specificity of the PCR-RDB assay were evaluated based.on the hybddizafion results.Also,PCR-RDB Was utilized to detect pathogenic mycoplasmas from 60 clinical samples.Results The four probes selectively hybridized with the PCR product of corresponding mycoplasmas,and no cross hybridization was observed.The detection limit of PCR-RDB Was one colony forming unit(CFU)of mycoplasma.Out of the 60 clinical samples、19were positive for mycoplasm,Mixed infections were found in three samples,including two coinfected with Up and Uu and one with Uu and Mg.Conclusion PCR-RDB is a rapid,specific and sensitive approach to the identification of pathogenic mycoplasmas in urogenital tract.
6.Recurrence prevention by embedding 5-FU microparticles on the cutting surface after hepatectomy for HCC
Tao ZHENG ; Feng XIE ; Jiamei YANG ; Weifeng SHEN ; Li GENG ; Binghua DAI ; Rongxi SHEN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;27(10):805-807
Objective To evaluate embedding 5-FU microparticles during operation after hepatectomy for small hepatocellular carcinoma to prevent recurrence. Methods A retrospective analysis on 184 patients was done.All patients received liver resection for HCC from 2007 Mar.to 2008 Mar.In 90 cases,5-FU releasing microparticles were embeded on liver cutting surface after the tumor was resected (group A).94 cases in which no micropaticles were given served as controls (group B).All patients had a single tumor( ≤5 cm) without visible vessel invasion. Results The postoperative disease-free survival ( DFS),and median period of DFS of group A vs.group B was 43 months vs 35 months.Postoperative DFS rates of 1-,2-and 3-year were 86%,76% % and 64% respectively in A group,while they were 77%,61%and 49% respectively in B group ( x2 =4.77,P < 0.05 ).In two groups the liver and kidney main function index( TB,ALB,ALT,BUN,Scr)on day 7 and postoperative complications were not statistically different (P > 0.05 ). Conclusions Embeding 5-FU microparticle after hepatectomy for HCC could increase the postoperative DFS rates,and patients do not suffer from significant liver and kidney malfunctions.
7.Research Progress in Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf and Lemongrass Tea
Jiamei XIANG ; Xilong ZHENG ; Jianhe WEI ; Wei XIAO ; Lijia XU ; Peigen XIAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;19(5):874-879
C.citratus has been usedin many countries with a long history.Traditionally,it is applied as a food seasoning in cooking.It is also used in tea beverage and folk medicine as well.Modern application of C.citratus is focused on the development of citronella oil,which can be used for food additives,disinfectants,cosmetics,drugs and etc.C.citratus is also a potential plant in landscaping.Its special lemony flavor contains chemical constituents,mainly including citral,myrcene,linalool,geraniol,nerol,citronellol,and etc.The modern research showed that C.citratus had the main effects of anti-microbial,anti-inflammation,analgesia,anti-oxidation,anti-tumor,anti-anxiety,anti-hypertension,antihyperglycemia,and etc.With further studies,some new pharmacological properties of C.citrates are going to be discovered gradually.It is worthy of further research and development to meet the needs of the health industry.
8.Application of 5W1H for patients with pneumonectomy in perioperation
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(14):78-80,84
Objective To explore the effect of perioperative health care education for lung cancer patients with pneumonectomy by 5W1H.Methods Seventy-two patients underwent pneumoctomy in our department were randomly assigned into experimental group and control group.The patients in control group were received routine health care education, and those in the experimental group received health care education according to 5W1H method.All patients were evaluated by SAS scale one day before surgery, and pain were then assessed by Prince-Henry Assessment after 48 h of operation.Satisfaction for health care education was assessed by health education investigation before discharge.Results Anxiety status in the experimental group was significantly better than that in the control group(P<0.05).The number of pain intensity under grade Ⅲ was significantly more than that in the experimental group (P<0.05), the patients''satisfaction on health care education was higher than the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Perioperative health education can significantly reduce patients'' anxiety and help patients to improve their self-management and satisfaction toward health education.
9.Application of 5W1H for patients with pneumonectomy in perioperation
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(14):78-80,84
Objective To explore the effect of perioperative health care education for lung cancer patients with pneumonectomy by 5W1H.Methods Seventy-two patients underwent pneumoctomy in our department were randomly assigned into experimental group and control group.The patients in control group were received routine health care education, and those in the experimental group received health care education according to 5W1H method.All patients were evaluated by SAS scale one day before surgery, and pain were then assessed by Prince-Henry Assessment after 48 h of operation.Satisfaction for health care education was assessed by health education investigation before discharge.Results Anxiety status in the experimental group was significantly better than that in the control group(P<0.05).The number of pain intensity under grade Ⅲ was significantly more than that in the experimental group (P<0.05), the patients''satisfaction on health care education was higher than the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Perioperative health education can significantly reduce patients'' anxiety and help patients to improve their self-management and satisfaction toward health education.
10.Application of fast track surgery in the perioperative nursing of lung cancer patients after pulmonary lobectomy by Da Vinci robot
Hairong JIN ; Jiamei ZHENG ; Sai GAO
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2018;22(12):69-71
Objective To explore the effect of fast track surgery concept(FTS) in the perioperative nursing of lung cancer after surgery by Da Vinci robot.Methods A total of 75 hospitalized patients diagnosed as lung cancer,underwent pulmonary lobectomy in our hospital were randomly divided into experimental group and control group.Patients in the experimental group were carried out rapid track surgery,while those in the control group were given routine nursing.Chest tube indwelling time,time to first exhaust,antibiotic use time,time of off-bed ambulance,hospitalization time,postoperative persistent pulmonary leakage,hypoxemia,pulmonary infection,atelectasis,arrhythmia and chylothorax were compared between the two groups.Results The recovery indicators of patients given FTS were better,while the incidence rate of complications was lower than that of the control group.Conclusion The concept of rapid rehabilitation surgery has a significant effect for patients with lung cancer resection,and it can significantly reduce the incidence of complications,and promote patients'postoperative recovery.