1.Diagnosis and treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome (clinical analysis of 46 cases)
Clinical Medicine of China 2001;17(3):185-
Objective To explore the measure to diminish the misdiagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome.Methods 46 cases of Budd-Chiari syndrome were analyzed.Results 33 cases had ever been misdiagnosed with average time of 5.3 years.One of the main clinical symptoms was the pathological process of lower limb(84.8%).Doppler color flow imaging examination showed positive rate of 100% in liver veins and inferior vena cava,,but none of the misdiagnosed cases received this examination.The viral marker test had a positive rate of only 4.3% that was not higher than that of general population.Conclusion Budd-Chiari syndrome has a variety of symptoms,so Doppler color flow imaging is considered an important means to diagnose this disease.
2.Analysis of risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis in patients with cerebral infarction
Dongdong ZHANG ; Jian WU ; Mei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2015;38(2):90-93
Objective To evaluate the risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis in patients with cerebral infarction.Methods A total of 180 patients with cerebral infarction were divided into no-plaque group (38cases) and plaque group (142 cases) on the results of Color ultrasonography.Plaque group was further divided into stable plaque subgroup (46 patients) and no-stable plaque subgroup (96 patients).Total cholesterol (TC),high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C),low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),triglyceride (TG),fibrinogen (FIB) and oxidized low density lipoprotein cholesterol (OXLDL) were recorded.The risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis in patients with cerebral infarction were analyzed.Results The percentage of hypertension,diabetes,stroke history,smoking were 88.7%(126/142),43.7%(62/142),53.5%(76/142),50.7% (72/142) in plaque group and 52.6%(20/38),21.1%(8/38),31.6%(12/38),13.2%(5/38) in no-plaque group.The percentage of hypertension,diabetes,stroke history,smoking in plaque group were higher than those in no-plaque group,and there were significant differences (P < 0.05).The age,TC,LDL-C,OXLDL,FIB were (65 ± 10) years old,(5.3 ±0.8) mmol/L,(3.4 ±0.8) mmol/L,(0.75 ±0.34) mmol/L,(4.8 ± 1.1) g/L in plaque group,and (56 ± 7) years old,(4.6 ± 0.7) mmol/L,(2.8 ± 0.7) mmol/L,(0.45 ± 0.21) mmol/L,(3.8 ± 0.9) g/L in no-plaque group.The age,TC,LDL-C,OXLDL,FIB in plaque group were higher than those in no-plaque group,and there were significant differences (P < 0.05).The percentage of diabetes,stroke history,smoking and LDL-C,OXLDL were 50.0%(48/96),62.5%(60/96),56.2%(54/96),(3.7 ± 0.9) mmol/L,(0.84 ± 0.36)mmol/L in no-stable plaque subgroup,and 30.4%(14/46),34.8%(16/46),39.1%(18/46),(3.1 ± 0.7) mmol/L,(0.60 ± 0.32) mmol/L in stable plaque subgroup.The percentage of diabetes,stroke history,smoking and LDL-C,OXLDL in no-stable plaque subgroup were higher than those in stable plaque subgroup,and there were significant differences (P < 0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that LDL-C (OR =1.724,95% CI 1.326-2.285),OXLDL (OR =2.464,95% CI 1.502-5.676) and diabetes (OR =1.484,95% CI 1.005-1.739) were the independent risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis in patients with cerebral infarction.Conclusion LDL-C,OXLDL and diabetes are the independent risk factors for carotid atherosclerosis in patients with cerebral infarction.
3.Effect of chronic hypoxia on the plasma corticosterone and testosterone levels of male rats.
Li-mei ZHANG ; An-qing PAN ; Jian-rao HU
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2010;26(2):146-186
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4.Effect of dexamethasone on cerebral white matter development of premature rats and its mechanism
Lian JIANG ; Wei ZHENG ; Huifen ZHANG ; Jian CHEN ; Mei LI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2013;20(1):69-72
Objective By making models of premature animal,explores the effects of dexamethasone on the brain development of premature rats and its mechanisms.Methods Eighteen SD rats were randomly divided into high-dexamethasone(H-Dex) group,low-dexamethasone (L-Dex) group and normal saline(NS) control group,with 6 rats in each group.The pregnant rats in L-Dex group were injected with dexamethasone [0.1 mg/(kg·d)] from 16 to 18 days of pregnancy,while the pregnant rats in H-Dex group were injected with dexamethasone [0.5 mg/(kg· d)] ; the pregnant rats in NS control group were injected with 0.9% NaCl of the same volume.All of the fetal rats were received after administrating caesarean operation on the day 19 of pregnancy.Rats were sacrificed at the directed time and brain tissue was prepared.Histological feature and the water content of the brains were observed.Level of apoptosis was measured by flow cytometry.The expressions of myelin basic protein (MBP) and interleukin(IL)-1β in brain tissue homogenate were detected by ELISA.Results (1) The brain water contents of rats in H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (85.94 ± 0.54) %,(86.08 ± 1.01) %,(86.94 ± 0.82) %.Compared with NS control group,the water contents of Dex group were lower (P < 0.05).(2) Glial cells of brain cortex in L-Dex group and H-Dex group were more mature than in NS control group,and the changes in H-Dex group was more significant.(3) The expressions of MBP in brain tissue of H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (5.73 ± 1.06) μg/mg,(5.46 ±0.77) μg/mg and (2.42 ±0.52) μg/mg.Compared with NS control group,Dex group was higher(P <0.05).While the expressions of IL-1β in brain tissue of H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (249.05 ± 11.29) pg/g,(257.47 ± 9.33) and (292.66 ± 21.51) pg/g.Compared with NS control group,Dex group was lower(P < 0.05).There was no significant difference between H-Dex group and L-Dex group(P > 0.05).(4) The level of apoptosis in H-Dex group,L-Dex group and NS control group were (18.07 ± 1.63) %,(6.88 ± 0.47) % and (2.00 ± 0.32) %.Compared with NS control group,the level of apoptosis in Dex group was higher(P <0.05),and H-Dex group was higher than that in L-Dex group.Conclusion (1) Using dexamethasone prophylactic could promote the development of glial cells,reduce the water content,increase the expressions of MBP,and decrease the expressions of IL-1β in brain tissues.It indicates that dexamethasone may play a major role in maturation of fetal brain.(2) Using dexamethasone prophylactic could increase the amounts of the apoptosis cells,and this effect is dose-dependent.It indicates that dexamethasone may have a negative effect on the fetal brain and suggestes that using dexamethasone in premature infant should be cautious,and if it has to,using a lower dose.
5.Study on conflict management styles of head-nurses in Shanghai
Wei ZHANG ; Jian DING ; Mei GONG ; Zhihong WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(5):64-67
Objective This study is to understand the interpersonal conflict management styles of head nurses and its related factors. Methods A cross- sectional survey was conducted in 440 head nurses in Shanghai Hospital, using"personal information table"and the "Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory- Ⅱ"as the tools for data collection. Results When dealing with conflicts, "integrating"is the most commonly used approach of head nurses, while "dominating"the least used one. Age, education, work experience and other factors were statistically significant with the conflict management styles head nurses used. Conclusions The most commonly used conflict management style of head nurses tends to a winwin way. Age, education, work experience and other factors can affect the ways of managing conflict.
6.Effect of Ranibizumab intravitreal injection before 23 G - vitrectomy surgery in the treatment of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Qin, LI ; Jian-Hong, WANG ; Ming-Mei, ZHANG ; Ying, WANG
International Eye Science 2016;16(10):1959-1961
AIM: To analyze the effect of preoperative intravitreal injection of Ranibizumab ( lVR ) in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy ( PPV ) for proliferative diabetic retinopathy ( PDR) .
●METHODS:ln this retrospective research, 62 patients (67 eyes ) with PDR in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from Jun. 2014 to Jun. 2015 were recruited. They were assigned to an experimental group ( n=37 eyes ) and a control group ( n=30 eyes ) . The patients in experimental group were given 1 injection of lVR ( Lucentis 1. 0mg/0. 1mL ) 1wk before surgery, whereas those in control group went down to surgery directly. The average operation time, iatrogenic breaks, the use of tamponade, electric coagulation, and vision increase rate were comparatively analyzed between two groups.
●RESULTS:The average operation time was (91. 7±20. 8) min in the experimental group vs (117. 6±18. 6)min in the PPV group(t = -5. 314,P<0. 05). The rate of electric coagulation (11%) vs (47%), (χ2 =8. 963, P=0. 006);iatrogenic breaks (5%) vs (33%), (χ2=8. 789, P=0. 004) and silicone oil or inert gas tamponade ( 27. 0%) vs (53. 3%), (χ2 = 4. 828, P = 0. 043 ). The rate of visual improvement (75. 7%) vs (46. 7%), (χ2 = 5. 960, P =0. 022 ) . There was no severe complication associated with surgery, such as choroidal detachment, retinal detachment and endophthalmitis.
●CONCLUSION:lVR before microincision vitrectomy can effectively shorten the operation time, reduce the use of electric coagulation and intraocular tamponade, and improve the rate of visual improvement for PDR patients.
7.Determination of alliin in Allium sativum Linn by HPLC
Junmin CHANG ; Lijing ZHANG ; Liwan MEI ; Xinhua YANG ; Jian CHEN ;
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(12):-
AIM: To establish a RP HPLC method to determine the content of alliin in Allium sativum Linn. METHODS: Chromatographic separation was performed on ODS column with a mobile phase composed of methanol water (3∶7 by volume). The eluate was monitored at 214nm wavelength. RESULTS: The average recovery of sample for alliin was 98.7%, The RSD of within day was 1.1%. The RSD of between day was 1.9%. CONCLUSION: The method is simple, rapid with good suitability.
8.Measurement of Expression Level of a Proliferation-Inducing Ligand and Its Receptors in Children with Non-Hodgkin′s Lymphoma
jian-hui, GU ; dong-lei, ZHANG ; mei-yu, XU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(23):-
Objective To establish real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(RFQ-PCR) for measurement of the expression level of a proliferation-inducing ligand(APRIL)and its receptors in children with non-Hodgkin′s lymphoma(NHL).Met-hods Specific primers and TaqMan probes of APRIL and its receptors had been designed,and fluorescence of the PCR products were detected continuously during amplification.According to the standard curves created by plasmid DNA,the expression level of target genes in clinical samples had been determined using software,and these results were presented as the ratios of target genes′ mRNA to ?2 microg-luobulin(?2M)′s mRNA.Results The detection range of RFQ-PCR was between 101-109 ng/L,the coefficient of variation values for both intra-experimental and inter-experimental reproducibility ranged from 1.68% to 5.97% and 6.40% to 10.58%,respectively.The results from 22 samples showed that the expression level of APRIL,B cell maturation antigen(BCMA) and transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand(TACI) in peripheral blood of NHL were significantly higher than those in normal children(P
9. Protection of Sophocarpine on Colonic Barrier in DSS-induced Acute Colitis in Mice by Increasing Expression of HNF4α
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2015;7(3):261-266
Objective: To investigate the possible protective effects of sophocarpine on mucosal injury and epithelial barrier disruption on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced acute colitis. Methods: Male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into three groups. The mice in normal group were given normal water, and those in model and sophocarpine-treated groups were given 2.5% DSS for 6 d to induce acute colitis. Sophocarpine (30 mg/kg) was ip administered once daily during the study period. Severity of colitis was evaluated by disease activity index (DAI), histological injury and inflammatory cytokine production including tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1). The colonic barrier disruption was assessed by testing the expression of junctional adhesion molecule-1 (JAM-1), E-cadherin (E-CAD), and desmocollin-2 (DSC-2) in colon mucosa. Expression of HNF4α in colon mucosa was detected by immunohistochemistry staining and real-time RT-PCR, respectively. Results: Compared with normal group, DAI, colonic shortening, and histopathological injury in model group were elevated (P < 0.05), but reduced in sophocarpine-treated group (P < 0.05). Compared with model group, the mRNA expression of inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, MCP-1) were obviously lower in sophocarpine-treated group (P < 0.05), while the cellular junction proteins (E-CAD, JAM-1, and DSC-2) were higher (P < 0.05). The expression of HNF4α at mRNA and protein levels was decreased significantly in model group, but increased apparently in sophocarpine-treated group. Conclusion: Sophocarpine can enhance the expression of HNF4α, promote the expression of colonic intrecellular junctions, thus, maintain the integrity of the colonic barrier and inhibit the colitis process. We suggest that sophocarpine could enhance the production of cellular junction proteins to protect the intestinal barrier fuction, at least partly, in HNF4α-dependent pathway.