1.Advances in Toxicity of Polychlorinated Biphenyls on Animals and Human Livers
Beibei LIU ; Jianfeng CHEN ; Yong ZHANG
Journal of Environment and Health 1993;0(01):-
Polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) is one of persistent organic pollutants which are widely exist in environment.This review described PCBs characteristics and toxicity on animals and human livers.Before now,it was identified that PCBs caused liver damage and hepatocarcinogenicity for animals.However,occupational studies and long-term,low level exposure studies to human beings have found no direct correlation between PCBs exposure and liver damage and carcinogenicity,only accidental environmental exposures have found increased mortality of liver disease.But high morbidity of human liver cancer and detected PCBs in the environment were reported in some regions.It is evident that more researches should be done.
2.Correlations of postoperative cancer-related fatigue with PG-SGA in patients with colorectal cancer
Jianning WEI ; Shuxia LI ; Beibei LIU
Modern Clinical Nursing 2015;(6):21-24
Objective To explore the relationship between postoperative cancer-related fatigue and nutritional risk in patients with colorectal cancer. Method Using convenience sampling method, 159 postoperative colorectal cancer patients were interviewed with cancer-related fatigue scale and PG-SGA 7 days after operation. Results The average score of CRF was (21.28 ± 6.06). The score by PG-SGA was (15.18 ± 5.55). About 94.34%patients were in need of nutritional intervention. The postoperative cancer-related fatigue was positively related to PG-SGA scores(all P<0.05). Conclusions The postoperative colorectal cancer patients are at a high risk of malnutrition, with nutrition risk positively related with somatic cancer-related fatigue. The clinical nursing staff should pay attention to the nutritional status of patients and correct their malnutrition so as to reduce the symptoms of cancer-related fatigue.
3.Adverse Drug Reactions of 6 Kinds of Quinolones
Ying LIU ; Hua ZHONG ; Beibei ZHU ; Juanjuan QIN ; Zhenhua LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2005;0(11):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the adverse drug reactions of 6 kinds of quinolones in order to provide information for clinically rational use of drugs.METHODS The adverse drug reactions of quinolones such as norfloxacin,ofloxacin,levofloxacin,ciprofloxacin,fleroxacin and rufloxacin used in outpatients during Feb to May 2007 were collected and retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS The main adverse drug reactions were seen in gastrointestinal system,nervous system,immune system,respiratory system,urinary system etc.From them the symptoms of gastrointestinal system and nervous system were prominent.CONCLUSIONS In use of quinolones it should think highly to their adverse drug reactions.
4.Effects of Ultra-filtration Extract from Angelica Sinensis Radix and Hedysari Radix on PC12 Cell Apoptosis Induced by H2O2
Beibei ZHU ; Pingping LIU ; Shuling LI ; Kai LIU ; Yingdong LI
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;23(6):68-72
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of ultrafiltration extract from Angelica Sinensis Radix and Hedysari Radix on PC12 cell apoptosis induced by H2O2; To discuss its mechanism of action.Methods H2O2 was used in the incubation of PC12 cells to establish the oxidative damage nerve cell apoptosis model. The experiment was divided into normal control group, model group, and three different dosages (0.375, 0.75, 1.5 g/L) of ultra-filtration extracted from Angelica Sinensis Radix and Hedysari Radix after modeling for interference. Rate of cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry; mitochondrial membrane potential was measured by laser scanning confocal microscopy; the protein expressions of cleaved Caspase-3, Bax and Bcl-2 were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the model group, rates of cell apoptosis in the different dosage groups decreased significantly; membrane potential of mitochondria increased; the protein expressions of cleaved Caspase-3 and Bax decreased; the expression of Bcl-2 increased; the ratio of Bcl-2 and Bax increased (P<0.05).Conclusion The ultra-filtration extracted from Angelica Sinensis Radix and Hedysari Radix can inhibit PC12 cell apoptosis induced by H2O2.
5.Strengthening Clinical Application and Management of Antibacterials
Ying LIU ; Beibei ZHU ; Fang WU ; Zhenhua LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(08):-
OBJECTIVE To control abuse use of antibiotics.METHODS Various methods were used to strengthen the management of antibacterials,for example,fully exert the rational use antibiotics,enforce the training of the doctors and nurses for the rational use of the antibiotics,and stipulate the rules and principles for the use of antibiotics.RESULTS The management of antibacterials was strengthened,and the rational use of antibiotics was improved.CONCLUSIONS To enhance surveillance of antibacterial use and prevent antibacterial unrational use are propitious to control occurrence of nosocomial infections.
6.Neuroprotective effect of escitalopram on cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in rats by promoting angiogenesis
Beibei FU ; Yumin LIU ; Zhaohong KONG ; Xiansong CHENG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2013;(2):96-101
Objective To investigate the neuroprotective effect of escitalopram on focal cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in rats and its possible mechanisms.Methods Seventy-five male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups:sham operation,saline control and escitalopram intervention groups (n =25 in each group).A focal cerebral ischemia reperfusion model in rats was induced by the intraluminal suture method.The modified neurological severity scale was used to evaluate neurological deficit in rats (n =5 in each group).Laser confocal technology was used to observe the microvascular diameter,density,and total area in ischemic region (n =5 in each group).Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to detect the plasma concentration of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) (n =5 in each group).Immunohistochemical staining (n =5 in each group) and Western blotting (n =5 in each group) were used to detect the expression of VEGF in the ischemic brain tissue.Results At day 14 after modeling,the neurological deficit improved more significantly in the escitalopram intervention group than that in the saline control group (4.39 ±0.92 vs.6.57 ± 1.13; P =0.015).The 3D confocal vascular imaging showed that capillary diameter in the escitalopram intervention group was significantly smaller than that in the saline control group (2.93 ± 0.19 μm vs.3.56 ± 0.22 μm; P <0.01); the vascular density was significantly higher than that in the saline control group (232.68 ±12.54/0.002 mm3 vs.176.26 ± 10.87/0.002 mm3; P=0.000); the total microvascular area was significantly greater than that in the saline control group (89 154± 3 298 μm2/0.002 mm3 vs.75 368.14± 3 519 μm2/0.002 mm3; P=0.000).Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay showed that the plasma VEGF concentration in the escitalopram intervention group was significantly higher than that in the saline control group (50.35 ± 5.44 pg/ml vs.13.75 ± 4.12 pg/ml; P =0.000).Immunohistochemical analysis showed that the VEGF expression in ischemic brain tissue in the escitalopram intervention group was significantly higher than that in the saline control group (P =0.000).Western blotting showed that the VEGF expression in ischemic brain tissue in the escitalopram intervention group was significantly higher than that in the saline control group (0.94 ±0.18 vs.0.62 ±0.22; P =0.006).Conclusions Escitalopram may reduce neurological deficit in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion in rats.Its mechanisms may be associated with VEGF-mediated angiogenesis.
7.Analysis of etiology and clinical features of hospital-acquired bloodstream infection in children
Yuebo XU ; Lin DONG ; Lin LIU ; Beibei CAI
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2013;(4):221-226
Objective To summarize the pathogenic spectrum and antimicrobial susceptibility of hospital-acquired bloodstream infections (HABSI) in children,and to provide evidence for clinical antiinfection treatment.Methods During January 2004 to December 2011,the clinical data and drug susceptibility results of 168 children who were diagnosed with HABSI based on positive results of pathogen tests were reviewed retrospectively in Yuying Children's Hospital affiliated to Wenzhou Medical College.Results A total of 171 strains were isolated from blood specimens of the 168 children.The majority of HABSI occurred in the intensive care unit (73.7 %),followed by department of hematology (22.6%).Gram-positive bacteria,gram-negative bacteria and fungi accounted for 53.8%,34.5% and 11.7%,respectively.The predominant pathogens were Stagphylococcus epidermidis (14.1%),followed by Klebsiella pneumonia (13.5 %),Staphylococcus haemolyticus (7.6%),Staphylococcus aureus (6.4%),Enterococcus faecium (6.4%) and Escherichia coli (6.4 %).Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis resistant to methicillin were detected in 9.1 % and 91.7 % of specimens,respectively.Staphylococcus and enterococcus which were resistant to vancomycin or linezolid were not detected.The isolation rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli with extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) were 95.7% and 72.7%,respectively.One hundred and sixty cases (95.2 %) had underlying diseases including premature birth and low birth weight (60.7%).One hundred and twenty-six cases (75.0%) underwent invasive procedures.The peak incidence of HABSI occurred in children less than 3 months old (75.6%).Conclusions HABSI is most common in infants younger than 3 months old,with underlying diseases or undergone invasive procedures.The pathogens are mainly gram-positive bacteria.Very low birth weight infants can acquire unusual infection of Kodamaea ohmeri.Thus,it is essential to strengthen the prevention of hospital-acquired infection.
8.Curative Efficacy of Wenxin Granule Combined with Propafenone in Treatment of Arrhythmia and Serum Levels of hs-CRP, TNF-α and IL-6 and Heart Function
Xin DUAN ; Huiling LUO ; Xiaomei CHENG ; Jianhong LV ; Beibei LIU
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(26):5165-5168
Objective:To study the curative efficacy of wenxin granule combined with propafenone in the treatment of arrhythmia and its effects on the serum levels ofhs-CRP,TNF-α,IL-6 and heart function.Methods:96 patients of arrhythmia who were treated from July 2014 to October 2016 in our hospital were selected and randomly divided into the observation group (n=48) and the control group (n=48).The control group was treated with propafenone,while the observation group was treated with wenxin granuleon.Then the serum levels of hs-CRP,TNF-α and IL-6,heart function,clinical efficacy and incidence of adverse reactions were observed and compared between the two groups before and after the treatment.Results:After treatment,the total effective rate of observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05).The serum levels of hs-CRP,TNF-α and IL-6 of observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05);the left ventricular end diastolic dimension (LVEDD) and left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD) of observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group,and the left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was significantly higher than that of control group(P<0.05);the incidence of adverse reactions in the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group (P<0.05).Conclusion:Wenxin granule combined with propafenone was effective for arrhythmia,it could effectively improve the heart function and high safety,which might be related to the decrease of serum hs-CRP,TNF-and IL-6 levels.
9.Clinical study of custom abutment and digital provisional crown in implant denture gingival formation
Beibei WANG ; Liang LI ; Shuang LIU ; Yanan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(13):2018-2021
Objective To analyze the effect of custom abutment and computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing(CAD/CAM) provisional crown on gingival shaping around the implant,and to research the main effect of the custom abutment in the formation of gingival.Methods According to the wishes of patients,fifteen patients were divided into two groups.Gingival molding used CAD/CAM in the observation group(n=7) to design and make custom abutment and provisional crown.The control group(n=8) used the prefabricated abutment and the hand-made self-curing resin temporary crown.Immediately after inserting of final insertion and three months later,pink esthetic score(PES) was calculated in both two groups.Results The labial gingiva curve of the observation group was (1.93±0.27)points,which was higher than (1.56±0.51)points of the control group,there was significant difference between the two groups(t=2.496,P<0.05).After permanent repair of 3 months,the PES scores of the two groups[the observation group (8.71±0.95)points,the control group(8.25±1.04)points]were higher than those of permanent repair day[the observation group (8.29±1.25)points,the control group(7.25±1.04)points],there were statistically significant differences in the total score of PES and permanent repair group permanent repair after 3 months of the day(t=4.290,P<0.05),there was no significant difference between the experimental group(P>0.05).The PES score of the observation group was (8.50±1.09)points,which was higher than (7.75±1.13)points of the control group,but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion The effect of the custom abutment on curvature of facial mucosa is significant.The combination of custom abutment and digital provisional crown can achieve better soft tissue stability and ideal aesthetic effect in a short time.
10.Improved Brisson's operation correction for concealed penis after circumcision
Jiajun ZHANG ; Qingwen LI ; Sheng WANG ; Zhijun CHEN ; Beibei LIU
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(8):1052-1053,1056
Objective To study the effective correction for concealed penis after being operated by circumcision.Methods A total of 16 concealed penis patients underwent circumcision were corrected by improved Brisson's operation,and the treatment effects were observed.Results Shapes of penis were recovered totally or nearly in 16 cases.Five cases appeared serious edema of the penis,but recovered from 3-6 months.The penises were all developed normal without problem of retraction or curvature in 1-2 years of follow up.Conclusion Improved Brisson's operation for concealed penis is an effective remediation for concealed penis after mistherapy by circumcision.