1.Evaluation of MRI in discriminating benign and malignant compression fracture of vertebrae
Hongzhi YANG ; Xuanzhong ZHENG ; Hongxing JIN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2009;21(11):787-788
Benign and malignant compression fracture of vertebrae are common diseases in clinic. Because their therapies are different,it is important to identify them. At present, MRI is the main means in discriminating benign and malignant compression fracture of vertebrae. Sometimes the change of MRI signal in them is overlap, therefore, it is difficult to diagnose accurately. In the recent years, with the appearance of MRI new technology, people have already applied it to work out the difficulty.
2.Experimental study on the effect of intravitreal nonsteroid antiinflamatory drug on the structure and function of retina
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 1996;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the retinal toxicity and verify the safe dose of intravitreal injection of nonsteroid anti inflamatory drug, diclofenac sodium. Methods Twenty eight healthy adult white rabbits were divided at random into 7 groups and received in every right eye the intravitreal injection of a single dose of diclofenac sodium solution ranging from 0.4~1.0 mg/0.1ml respectively,the left eyes were regarded as control ones. Before injection and on the 1st, 3rd, 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th day after injection the electroretinography on both eyes was examined. On the 28th day after injection the retinas of two rabbits of every group were examined by using light microscopy. On the 10th and 30th day after injection the retinal tissues around the optic nerve disk of two eyes from every group at random were tested by using transmission electron microscopy. Results The ratio of amplitude of b wave of electroretinography in 0.4 mg and 0 5 mg groups had no significant difference from groups before injection,the retinal tissues showed no structural changes in light and electron microscopy examination. The ratio of amplitude of b wave of photoptic electroretinography in 0.6 mg groups in the early stage after injection was markedly reduced ( P
3.Study of intelligence and psychomotor function in children aged 6 - 15 years and born pre and post universal salt iodization in Henan province in 2009
He-ming, ZHENG ; Yu, WANG ; Jin, YANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(5):553-555
Objective Investigation and analysis of intelligence and psychomotor function in children born after implementingt universal salt iodization(USI). Methods Historical serious illness areas of water iodine below 10μg/L were selected as study sites, water iodine in 50 - 100 μg/L in the historical non-endemic areas were as control points in Henan, 2008. Cluster sampling was used to select children aged 6 - 15 years as observing subjects,IQ were measured with CRT- Man Test(CRT-C2). A "Tianjin Medical psychomotor test battery" (JPB) was carry out to test psychomotor function. Results In IDD regions 230 children were surveyed post-USI and 1284 children preUSI. The IQs post and pre USI were 99.3 and 99.9, respectively, and the proportion of IQ ≤69 were 2.17%(6/230) and 2.80%(36/1284), respectively. In non-IDD regions 650 children were surveyed post-USI and 2079children pre-USI. The IQs post and pre USI were 95.3 and 93.8, respectively, and the proportion of IQ ≤ 69 were 2.31%(15/650) and 3.37%(70/2079), respectively. In IDD regions, the abnormal rate of T scores and damage index post USI were 3.6%(2/56), 5.3%(3/56), respectively, significantly lower than pre USI [18.1%(29/160),18.1%(29/160), x2 = 7.54, 6.86, all P < 0.01]. Conclusions USI could increase the IQs of children and decrease the positive rate of JPB, and significantly improve the quality of whole nation and persistently eliminating IDD.
5.Characteristics and future development of modified new drugs in China
Yang YANG ; Jin ZHAO ; Aiping ZHENG ; Junwen MAO
Journal of International Pharmaceutical Research 2017;44(6):522-526
New registry classifications of chemical drugs redefined the concepts of new drugs and generic drugs. New drugs emphasize the international innovation including innovate new drugs and modified new drugs. Modified new drugs are improvement of drugs already on the market to achieve superior efficacy. With the advantages of high success rate,high return,low risk and long life cycle,modified new drugs have become the mainstream of new drugs research and development in the world. Modified new drugs R&D in China should be based on clinical demand and focused on the differentiation research in order to obtain new preparations with signif-icant clinical advantages to better serve the clinical practise. This paper states the concept and characteristics of modified new drugs in China,makes case analysis and shares the development history of blockbuster modified new drugs in the world,clarifies the opportuni-ties and challenges and provides ideas for the future development of modified new drugs in China.
6.ADSCs promotes the proliferation and vascularization of HUVECs when co-cultured in vitro
Zizhao JIAO ; Wujun XUE ; Xiaohui TIAN ; Yang LI ; Jin ZHENG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2016;37(4):493-499
ABSTRACT:Objective For preparation of vascularized islets , to isolate and culture human adipose derived stem cells , investigate the role of adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs ) in promoting the proliferation and vascularization of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs ) co‐cultured in vitro , and explore its mechanism .Methods ADSCs and HUVECs were isolated by collagenase digestion method ,then cultured ,and identified by morphology ,immunofluorescence or multi‐directional differentiation .The co‐culture system of ADSCs and HUVECs was established , HUVECs cultured alone were set up for control group . The proliferation , vascularization and concentration of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (b‐FGF)in the supernatant were compared between the two groups .Results The third generational ADSCs had uniform long spindle fiberous morphology and multi‐directional differentiational function . Immunofluorescence test of surface antigens on ADSCs revealed CD44/CD49d (+ ) ,CD31/CD34 (-) ,on HUVECs CD31/vWF (+ ) . High vascular density was found when co‐cultured in Matrigel of ADSCs and HUVECs than alone of HUVECs .Growth curve shown at days 3 , 4 and 5 of the logarithmic phase , HUVECs count in co‐culture group of ADSCs and HUVECs was (4 .52 ± 0 .31) × 104 ,(7 .18 ± 0 .45) × 104 ,and (8 .23 ± 0 .36) × 104 under indirect co‐culture condition , while that in individual HUVECs group was (2 .71 ± 0 .25) × 104 ,(4 .87 ± 0 .26) × 104 ,and (6 .86 ± 0 .33) × 104 ( P<0 .01) .Population doubling time of HUVECs was shorter in co‐culture group than in individual group .Also ,the OD value of HUVECs was higher in co‐culture group than in individual group when cultured at days 1 ,3 ,5 and 7 ( P<0 .01) .When cultured at days 3 ,7 and 13 ,the concentration of VEGF and b‐FGF in the supernatant was higher in co‐culture group than in individual group ( P< 0 .01 ) . Conclusion ADSCs can promote the proliferation and vascularization of HUVECs in vitro co‐culture conditions by secreting or increasing the HUVECs secretion of VEGF and b‐FGF .
7.Prognostic value of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in critically ill patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia
Meng ZHANG ; Huifeng ZHENG ; Jie ZHANG ; Jin YANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2016;32(8):732-735
Objective To study the prognostic value of procalcitonin(PCT) and C?reactive protein ( CRP ) in critically ill patients with ventilator?associated pneumonia ( VAP )?Methods A single?center prospective observational study was conducted?A total of 67 cases patients with VAP admitted into intensive care unit(ICU) from November 2013 to October 2015 were enrolled and grouped as survivors(43 cases) and non?survivors(24 cases)?Blood samples for PCT and CRP were collected on the day of the pneumonia diagnosis,and the 4th and 8th day after the diagnosis?Results There were 24 cases(35?8 %) died among the 28 days after the pneumonia diagnosis?There was no significant difference between the survivor and non?survivor groups in terms of PCT on the day of the pneumonia diagnosis( P>0?05) ,or CRP on the day of the pneumonia diagnosis, and the 4th and 8th day after the diagnosis ( P>0?05)?But the PCT values on the 4th and 8th day were significantly higher in the non?survivor group than the survivor group(4 d:0?4(0?3,1?1) μg/L vs?4?7(2?3, 10?8) μg/L,P<0?05;8 d:0?2(0?1,1?7) μg/L vs?3?9(3?2,14?8) μg/L,P<0?05)?PCT levels decreased significantly from the day of the pneumonia diagnosis(0?7(0?4,4?2) μg/L) to the 8th day after the diagnosis (0?2(0?1,1?7) μg/L,P<0?05) in the survivor group?The PCT level above 1 μg/L on the 4th day after the diagnosis was the strongest predictor of mortality,with an odds ratio of 23?Conclusion PCT is found to be a more important prognostic marker compared to CRP in terms of predicting mortality in critically ill patients with VAP?The PCT level on the 4th day after the diagnosis is the strongest predictor of mortality in VAP.
9.Effects of chronic periodontitis on heart attack and stability of coronary artery disease
Shanchun ZHANG ; Changlan LIU ; Gang ZHENG ; Shunlai YANG ; Jin WANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2002;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the effects of chronic periodontitis on heart attack and stability of coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods Number of missed teeth was recorded and periodontal index evaluated in 266 patients with CAD, including 72 cases of acute mycocardial infarction (AMI sub-group), 91 cases of unstable angina pectoris (UAP sub-group) and 103 cases of stable angina pectoris (SAP sub- group ), and 266 healthy controls. Comparison was made between the both groups and between each sub-group and controls. Results Periodontal index in CAD group was higher than that in control group ( P 0.05). Conclusions Chronic periodontitis can affect heart attack and stability of CAD, which may be an independent risk factor for CAD.
10.Study on the output factors of asymmetrical rectangular electron beam field
Yinghai CHEN ; Yueqin YANG ; Yuhong MA ; Jin ZHENG ; Lijuan ZOU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2009;18(5):413-415
nges in standard square field.