1.Effects of selective two-child policy:A multi-level theoretical analysis
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2014;(9):36-41
With the implementation of the selective two-child policy ( if one side of the partners is a single child, the couple is allowed to have a second child) across provinces, the consequences of the new policy have drawn a great deal of attention from the community. This paper attempts to interpret policy effects from macro, household, and individual perspectives. It is argued that the macro effects on population and the size of labor pool or its increase is trivial. At the household level, however, the policy may yield effect much larger than 1+1=2. Similarly, for in-dividual women, this policy may render them to face a dilemma: giving birth to another child or giving it up to a-chieve social mobility in the labor market. Although childbirth is a period event, it may, like domino, cause a series of events in the later life. Nevertheless, the consequences of the new policy for children are largely positive by allevi-ating their psychological and practical burden, and facilitating the formation of a healthy personality.
2.The distinguishing of gastric cancer associated genes by digital gene expression displayer using serial analysis of gene expression database
Fang XIONG ; Daguang XIAO ; Zhaoyang ZENG ; Wei XIONG ; Juhua YANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(03):-
Objective To proceed deep data mining in large database obtained by Cancer Genome Anatomy Project and to distinguish the difference expression genes of gastric carcinoma.Methods The 300,783 serial analysis of gene expression records from 4 libraries of gastric cancer and 2 libraries of normal gastric tissue in database of the Cancer Genome Anatomy Project were analyzed by digital gene expression displayer.Results The 201 difference expression tags represented 136 genes(54 up-regulated and 82 down-regulated) and 65 ESTs(24 up-regulated and 41 down-regulated) were distinguished,and these genes were involved in biological process and signal transduction pathways,such as cell cycle regulation,cell proliferation and apoptosis.The gene expression profile in whole body normal and cancer tissues of PTMA were constructed by digital Northern based on serial analysis of gene expression database and by virtual Northern based on cDNA database,respectively.Conclusion The difference expression genes of gastric cancer can be distinguished effectively with bioinformatics,and the results will guide our further molecular biology research.If validated by molecular biology experiment,the difference expression genes will be used as molecular targets of gastric carcinoma.
3.Interventional therapy for massive haemoptysis due to pulmonary sequestration
Xiaojun TANG ; Zhongjun TAN ; Yibing CAI ; Juhua JIANG ; Zhizhong TANG ; Jijing YANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2006;0(11):-
Objective To evaluate the clinical value and safety of angiography and embolization in the treatment of pulmonary sequestration causing massive haemoptysis. Methods Though digital subtraction angiography(DSA), abnormal arteries were demonstrated in 12 cases with massive haemoptysis. All the abnormal arteries were embolized by gelatin sponge plus silk thread sterilized with high temperature and pressure. Results Among 12 cases of the pulmonary sequestration, 26 abnormal arteries were discovered, originating from thoracic aorta and presenting enlargement, twisting and irregular diameter with strands of middle and distal arterial segments associated with abundant vasculature network. There were several arteries supplying the lesion in 11 cases, and massive haemoptysis were stopped after embolization. Follow up for 6 to 18 months, no recurrence and no complication occurred. Conclusion Arterial angiography and embolization with gelatin sponge plus silk thread for treating pulmonary sequestration with massive hemoptysis possesses high clinical efficiency and safety.
4.Clinical utility of tuberculosis protein chip in diagnosis of tuberculosis
Yougen WU ; Xingping YANG ; Jun WANG ; Hongbing LIU ; Juhua LUO ; Bi YU ; Shuyuan XIAO ; Li ZHANG ; Chaojin LI
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2014;(3):196-198
Objective To explore the potential value of tuberculosis protein chip for clinical diagnosis of tuberculosis.Methods The antibody level of tuberculosis protein ESAT-6,CFP10,16 KD,38 KD and LAM was determined in 4 093 patients,inclu-ding 441 tuberculosis and 3 652 non-tuberculosis cases by protein chip.Results The tuberculosis antibody was positive in 297 of the 441 tuberculosis cases and 647 of the 3 652 non-tuberculosis cases.Tuberculosis protein chip provided a sensitivity of 67.35% and specificity of 82.28% in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.Conclusions Tuberculosis protein chip test is a quick,easy and effective method for identifying potential tuberculosis patients with good specificity.
5.Kaixin Jieyu Pills Up-Regulated PPARα/FGF21/FGFR1 Pathway to Improve Depression-Like Behavior in Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress Model Rats
Wujianwen ZHAI ; Fengmei YANG ; Yujing JIN ; Rui YANG ; Shijing HUANG ; Juhua PAN ; Yuxia CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3829-3836
Objective To explore the effects of Kaixin Jieyu Pill(KJP)on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha(PPARα),serum and hippocampal tissue fibroblast growth factor 21(FGF21)and hippocampal tissue fibroblast growth factor receptor 1(FGFR1)in rats with depression model.Methods A rat chronic stress model was prepared using the chronic unpredictable mild stimulus method(CUMS)to observe behavioral changes in depression.Hippocampal FGF21,FGFR1 and liver PPARα protein and mRNA expression levels were measured in hippocampal tissues by western blot and real-time fluorescence quantification(RT-qPCT).Results The expression levels of PPARα,FGF21 and FGFR1's protein and their mRNA were dramatically decreased in the CUMS model rats compared with the normal group(P<0.001).KJP could modify the depressive-like behaviors of rats(P<0.001),upregulate the protein expression level of PPARα,FGF21,and FGFR1(P<0.05,P<0.01,P<0.01);markedly modify the mRNA expression levels of PPARα,FGF21,and FGFR1(P<0.001,P<0.01,P<0.01).Conclusion PPARα/FGF21/FGFR1 pathway may participate in the pathogenesis of depression;upregulation of PPARα/FGF21/FGFR1 pathway may be related to the antidepressant mechanism of KJP.
6.A Cohort Study of Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs on Depressive Disorders in the Clinical Efficacy
Zehua ZHAO ; Yusong YANG ; Xile YANG ; Shijing HUANG ; Juhua PAN ; Yuxia CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3843-3850
Objective To evaluate the dynamic efficacy of Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs in the treatment of depressive disorders and its effect on recurrence rate and suicidal thoughts.Methods The prospective cohort study was used to divide the patients into three cohorts according to the different exposure factors(treatment regimens):Western medicine group,integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine group,and Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs group,and followed up for 2 years,and the treatment effects of each cohort at half a year,one year,one and a half years,and two years were observed respectively,and the evaluation indicators were Montgomery Depression Scale(MADRS),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)and Social Deficit Screening Scale(SDSS)reduction rates,and endpoint events(relapse,suicidal ideation)incidence;By comparing the efficacy and endpoint event rate of the three cohorts,the effect of Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs on improving depressive disorders was evaluated.Results A total of 409 patients(67 in the Western medicine group,131 in the integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine group,and 211 cases in the Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs group)were enrolled,and the rate of score reduction after treatment with MADRS,HAMA and SDSS increased compared with the pre-treatment treatment with the extension of the drug taking time.The difference between the MADRS and SDSS reduction rates in the Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs group on taking the drug for half a year and the SDSS reduction rate on one year of taking the drug were statistically significant compared with the Western medicine group,and there was no significant difference compared with the integrated Chinese and Western medicine group.On one and a half years and two years of medication,the integrated Chinese and Western medicine group had more advantages in MADRS reduction rate than the Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs group.The recurrence rates of depression in the three groups within 2 years were 20.9%,30.5%and 36.0%,and the difference was not statistically significant,and the length of taking medication was used as a protective factor by logistic regression analysis.The incidence rates of suicidal thoughts were 44.8%,19.1%and 17.5%,and the differences were statistically significant,and the exposure factors and income level were the protective factors by logistic regression analysis.Conclusion Invigorating Qi and Dissipating Depression Herbs can significantly improve the depressive state of patients,promote the recovery of social function,reduce the occurrence of long-term suicidal ideation,and appropriately extend the time of taking medicine can increase the long-term efficacy and reduce recurrence.
7.An analysis of the problems and countermeasures of health file construction for patients with brucellosis in Qinghai Province
Hui WAN ; Liqing XU ; Jiquan LI ; Xuxin YANG ; Li MA ; Juhua TANG ; Zhongzhi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2019;38(7):578-581
The construction of health file of patients with brucellosis in Qinghai Province was based on the Qinghai Provincial Public Health Network Information Platform. It was jointly participated and implemented by animal husbandry and veterinary departments, animal disease control centers, disease control centers and hospitals at all levels, to achieve standardized management of early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment, as well as follow-up, review, and efficacy evaluation. After analyzing the health file of brucellosis patients, we proposed to strengthen the propaganda of brucellosis, collect information from multiple diseases, share resources with multiple departments, integrate human resources and exert management responsibilities, and explore opinions and countermeasures suitable for local working conditions. The establishment of a health file for patients with brucellosis could fully grasp the diagnosis and treatment of brucellosis patients, facilitate the management of follow-up and review, and it was helpful to understand the distribution and prevalence of brucellosis in Qinghai Province, and to warn the epidemic trend.
8.Preliminary Conception of Theory of Triple Energizer-nutrient-defense Loop
Yujing JIN ; Jianwen ZHAIWU ; Rui YANG ; Tong ZHANG ; Juhua PAN ; Shijing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(18):213-224
The research on the essence of triple energizer has not reached a consensus. The correspondence between the existing understanding and the classical theory of triple energizer is still limited in terms of structure and function. According to the traditional theory, nutrient-defense takes channels as the main circulatory system, while the operation of nutrient-defense in the triple energizer remains unclear. Since little is known about the physical structure of the triple energizer, the role of triple energizer as a collection of other Zang-fu organs has been ignored in most cases. The new progress in anatomy paves the way for the research on the essence of triple energizer. The function and structure of triple energizer are similar to those of interstitium and interfacial fluid flow, which enriches our understanding of the macro and micro structures of triple energizer. The triple energizer is distributed throughout the body and composed of membrane and interstitial space. The material structure of triple energizer includes fiber scaffold, collagen fiber, mesenchymal stem cells, histiocytes, pericytes, and interstitial fluid. The functions of triple energizer include passing body fluids, operating nutrient-defense, distributing original Qi, and transmitting and changing pathogenic Qi. According to the available theories and research achievements, we put forward the concept of vertical and horizontal triple energizer, pointed out that triple energizer had independent structure and the features of Zang-fu organs, and preliminarily defined the spatial distribution of triple energizer. The relationship between channels and triple energizer is essential for discussing the operation of nutrient-defense. Telocyte (Tc) and telopod (Tp) has the characteristics of channels in function and structure. The connective tissue with the distribution of Tc and Tp belongs to the same material as the basic structure of interstitial/interfacial fluid flow system and the fibrous skeleton of interstitium. It is clear that channels and triple energizer have material commonality. From the operation paths of nutrient-defense, we proposed that channels may be soaked and attached in triple energizer and put forward the model of channels soaked and attached in triple energizer. By combining the circulation of nutrient-defense with the vertical and horizontal triple energize, we developed the theory of triple energizer-nutrient-defense loop to comprehensively describe the generation, transport, and metabolism of nutrient-defense in channels and triple energizer, aiming to provide a theoretical model for future studies of disease transmission and change from exterior to interior.
9.Mechanisms and Clinical Application of Common Oral Chinese Patent Medicines Against Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: A Review
Yanping WEN ; Haiwei XIAO ; Liping SHEN ; Xiaofeng YANG ; Juhua YIN ; Lingshuang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(17):260-266
Lung cancer tops the disease list in the world due to the high incidence and mortality, and about 85% of lung cancer cases is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Most NSCLC patients are in the advanced stage at the time of diagnosis, with a low 5-year survival. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) plays a role in the comprehensive treatment of malignant tumors. Oral Chinese patent medicines, as an important part of TCM, have the advantages of stable preparations, mild taste, simple package, and accurate effective ingredients, which are different from decoctions. They have been widely used in the adjuvant treatment of NSCLC. In clinical practice, the combination of oral Chinese patent medicines with chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or radiotherapy, as well as the application of the oral Chinese patent medicines alone, can increase efficiency, reduce toxicity, prolong the survival time of patients, and improve the quality of life. The mechanisms of oral Chinese patent medicines in the treatment of NSCLC mainly include inhibiting the proliferation, invasion, and metastasis of lung cancer cells, promoting the apoptosis of lung cancer cells, inhibiting tumor neovascularization, reversing multidrug resistance, and regulating the immune functions, which reflects the multi-pathway and multi-target manner of TCM. The oral Chinese patent medicines commonly used in the clinical treatment of NSCLC include Jinfukang oral liquid, Shenyi capsules, Pingxiao capsules, Xiao'aiping tablets, Kanglaite capsules, compound Cantharis capsules, Huisheng oral liquid, Yangzheng Xiaoji capsules, Xihuang pills, Zilongjin tablets, and Cinobufagin capsules. There are many clinical and basic studies about the treatment of NSCLC with these medicines, while a systematic review remains to be carried out. Therefore, we systematically reviewed the mechanisms and clinical application of commonly used oral Chinese patent medicines in the adjuvant treatment of NSCLC, aiming to provide reference for follow-up research and clinical treatment.
10.Huangjing Jiannao Granules Improve Learning and Memory Abilities and Cerebral Blood Flow in Rat Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment via PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Rui YANG ; Yumu TIAN ; Yujing JIN ; Jianwen ZHAIWU ; Tong ZHANG ; Zehua ZHAO ; Shijing HUANG ; Juhua PAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):52-60
ObjectiveTo study the effects of Huangjing Jiannao granules on learning and memory abilities and cerebral blood flow in the rat model of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and to explore the mechanism of Huangjing Jiannao granules in the treatment of VCI. MethodSeventy-two SPF-grade male SD rats were randomly selected, with 12 rats as the sham operation group. The remaining rats were subjected to bilateral carotid artery ligation (2-VO) for the modeling of VCI. According to the randomized block design, the successfully modeled rats were grouped as follows: model, donepezil hydrochloride (0.50 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (2.36, 4.72, 9.44 g·kg-1, respectively) Huangjing Jiannao granules. After 6 weeks of treatment, Morris water maze test and new object recognition test were conducted to evaluate the learning and memory abilities of the rats. After continuous gavage for 8 weeks, the cerebral blood flow was recorded by a laser microcirculation blood flow imager, and the survival and injury of hippocampal neurons were observed by Nissl staining. The expression of neuronal nuclear antigen (NeuN) in the hippocampus was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The protein levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt), nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65), and nuclear factor-κB inhibitor α (IκBα) in the hippocampus were determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the sham operation group, the model group showed weakened learning and memory abilities (P<0.01), reduced blood flow in the whole brain, forebrain, and hindbrain (P<0.01), damaged neurons and reduced survived neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), down-regulated expression of NeuN (P<0.01), elevated levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt, and NF-κB p65 in the hippocampal tissue, and down-regulated protein level of IκBα (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, medium- and high-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules improved the learning and memory abilities (P<0.05,P<0.01). High-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the blood flow in the whole brain, forebrain, and hindbrain (P<0.05,P<0.01), and medium-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the blood flow in the whole brain (P<0.05). All the doses of Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the number of survived neurons (P<0.05,P<0.01) and up-regulated the protein level of NeuN (P<0.05,P<0.01). Medium and high-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules lowered the level of TNF-α (P<0.05,P<0.01), down-regulated the protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt, and NF-κB p65 (P<0.05,P<0.01), and up-regulated the protein level of IκBα (P<0.01). ConclusionHuangjing Jiannao granules can improve the learning and memory abilities and promote the recovery of cerebral blood flow in the rat model of VCI induced by 2-VO by regulating the expression of proteins involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, inhibiting inflammation, and reducing hippocampal neuron injury.