1.Economic Growth, Health Input and Investment Benefits: Empirical Study Based on FAVAR Model
Chinese Health Economics 2017;36(6):79-81
Objective:To make full use of existing variables set,study on the dynamic connection between economic growth,health input and investment benefits.Methods:Using Factor Augmented VAR(FAVAR) to draw common factors and perform VAR estimation with the variables sets.Results:The impact of economic growth on health output had two sides.Increasing health input would significantly stimulate health output and economic growth.The increase of health level would promote economic growth in short time and hamper in the long run.Conclusion:The government should increase health input and consider the health loss brought by economic growth.It should prevent the not rich but old risk with the pursuit of health benefit.
2.Analysis of reasons for unqualified blood specimens in coagulation test in tumor patients and its countermeasures
Li MA ; Xiaoqin MA ; Li YANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(18):2694-2696
Objective To analyze reasons for the generation of unqualified blood specimens in coagulation test in tumor patients and to develop countermeasures ,so as to ensure the quality of samples prior to analysis .Methods Blood specimens received from outpatients in Tumor Hospital of Yunnan Province in 2012(40 253 specimens) ,2013(46 756 specimens) and first quarter of 2014 (14 566 specimens)were retrospectively analysed .Unqualified rate was used to describe situation of unqualified specimens ,and the distribution and changes of unqualified specimens were compared among the three years .Results The unqualified rate of blood specimens in coagulation test in 2012 and 2013 was 0 .57% and 0 .96% ,respectively .Reasons for unqualified blood specimens in 2012 was ,in order ,specimens agglutination ,insufficient amount of specimen ,excessive amount of specimen ,wrong container ,no specimen .Reasons for unqualified blood specimens in 2013 was ,in order ,specimens agglutination ,insufficient amount of specimen , excessive amount of specimen ,bar code error ,contaminated specimen ,wrong container ,no specimen ,hematocrit≥55% ,repeated in‐spection .Conclusion Coagulation test requires high quality specimen and quality assurance prior to analysis is particularly impor‐tant .The clinical laboratories should strengthen the links between the nursing and clinical departments ,timely communicate and feedback situation of unqualified specimens ,find the cause together and develop and implement effective improvement measures ,in order to ensure the quality of specimens on the steps before analysis .
3.Analysis of College students' Vocational Values
Jun MA ; Xiao-Li YANG ;
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(10):-
The article analyses the actualities and causes of present-day college students'vocational values.Then it elaborates how to guide college students to have correct vocational values.Teaching college students' vocational values is a comprehensive work over a long period of time.
4.Study of the activated state of TH1/TH2 cytokines on ankylosing sondylitis
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2000;0(08):-
Objective:To investigate the activated state of TH1/TH2 cytokines and T lymphocytes and to explore the pathogenesis of ankylosing sondylitis.Methods:Cytokine levels of Th1(IFN-?、TNF-?、IL-2)and Th2(IL-10、IL-5、IL-4) in plasma, percentages of CD3 +、CD4 +、CD8 + T cells、B cells(CD19 +) NK cells(CD16 +56 +)and CD3 +HLA-DR +、CD4 +HLA-DR +、CD8 +HLA-DR + T cells in peripheral blood lymphocytes were detected by Flow Cytometry.Results:In patients with AS ,plasma levels of TNF-?、IL-2 were significantly lower than that of healthy controls. IL-10 were significantly higher than that of healthy controls. In AS patients, percentages of CD3 +and CD8 + T cell from peripheral blood lymphocytes were significantly lower than that of healthy controls. Percentages of CD8 +HLA-DR + T cell were significantly lower than that of healthy controls. CD4 +HLA-DR +T cell was significantly highter than that of healthy controls.Conclusion:In patients with AS , lower levels of TNF-?、 IL-2 and higher level IL-10 at plasma indicate an inclination between TH1 and TH2, such as an impaired TH1 cytokine profile and an activated TH2 cytokine profile, especially in TNF-?.
5.Preparation of RFP-loaded a novel polylactone/β-tricalcium phosphate composite scaffold
Dawei LI ; Fei YANG ; Yuanzheng MA
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2016;36(11):717-724
Objective To explore a biodegradable drug?loaded composite scaffold and determine its bone regeneration and local long?term drug release ability. Methods In this study, RFP?loaded a novel poly (caprolactone)?b?poly (lactide?co?gly?colide)/β?TCP composite scaffold was produced using particle?leaching/freeze?drying technique. And the obtained composite scaffold was characterized by SEM, TGA, UV spectrophotometer, universal testing machine and so on. New Zealand rabbits were used to prepare bone defects, which was treated by the implantation of active artificial bone loaded with or without RFP. The blank group was untreated. Then the repairing effects of the materials were examined. Results The obtained porous scaf?fold has inter?connected and uniformly distributed pores, and the diameters of pores range from 200 μm to 300 μm. Many mi?cropores (10 μm to 50 μm) can be observed on the wall of macropores. The total porosity of the porous composite scaffold can reach as high as 83.4%; the β?TCP content of the scaffolds is 51.2%. Meanwhile, the addition of β?TCP avoided volume shrinkage compared with b?PLGC scaffold; Additionally, the porous composite scaffold has good compressive strength ( 240 kPa) and compressive modulus (1.0 MPa); And the drug loading of the scaffold was 3.2%,which could smoothly release drug for 63 days after a period of burst release for a week. All defects in the experimental groups were radiographically repaired. There were significant differences between the experimental groups and the control group. Conclusion RFP?loaded poly (cap?rolactone)?b?poly (lactide?co?glycolide)/β?TCP composite scaffold is expected to benefit in drug therapy and bone repair in the treatment of bone tuberculosis.
6.Medial plantar island flap for soft tissue reconstruction of the heel after excision of melanoma
Ning LI ; Daping YANG ; Xu MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2015;21(5):293-295
Objective To study the efficacy of medial plantar island flap for repairing soft tissue defect of the heel after excision of melanoma.Methods Five patients (including 3 males and 2 females) with malignant melanoma were treated.All lesions were located in the heel and were proved by pathological examination.Local extensive resection was performed in all cases.The surgical margin used for excision of melanoma was 2 cm,and the depth used was deep into periosteum of the calcaneus.Plantar medial artery island skin flaps were applied in the reparation according to the size of heel soft tissue defect and anatomic study.The postoperative follow-up was 8 to 14 months.Results The surgical reparation was successful in all 5 cases.The plantar medial artery was very suitable to cover the surgical wound surface and to recover the function and sense.Before 3 months the sense of flaps remained on the donor area and later went to the heel gradually.All patients remained alive and no tumor recurrence was observed.All the patients were walking normally and had protective sensation in the new heel pad comparable to the opposite normal heel.Two patients with more than 10 years follow-up were reported.Conclusions Plantar medial island flap can be used to repair the wound after malignant melanoma resection in the heel,which is an effective method.
7.The Correlation between Hyperuricemia and Metabolic Syndrome in the Residents in Xicheng District of Beijing
Ping MA ; Li CHEN ; Peiying YANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(7):722-724
Objective To investigate the correlation between the prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in community residents in Xicheng District of Beijing. Methods A total of 834 permanent residents were se-lected for the survey. The values of height, body mass index (BMI), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), serum uric acid (UA), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) and high density lipopro-tein-cholesterol (HDL-C) were recorded. Subjects were divided into HUA and non-HUA groups. Based on four components of MS, subjects were divided into (1) MS0 group (no any component of MS), (2) MS1 group (one component of MS), (3) MS2 group (two components of MS), (4) MS3 (three components of MS) and (5) MS4 group (four components of MS). The relation-ship of HUA and components of MS was analyzed. Results The total prevalence of hyperuricemia was 12.0%in 834 sub-jects. The prevalence of hyperuricemia were significantly higher in male subjects than those of female subjects[21.8%(83/381) vs 3.8%(17/453),χ2=63.765,P<0.01]. Values of BMI, SBP, DBP, TC and TG were significantly higher in HUA group than those of non-HUA group (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in levels of HDL-C and FPG between two groups. The prevalence of overweight/obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia were significantly higher in HUA group than those of non-HUA group (P<0.01). The prevalence of HUA gradually increased with the accumulation of MS components (χ2=46.347, P<0.01). Conclusion Hyperuricemia and metabolic syndrome are closely related. We should pay more attention to monitor the serum uric acid levels.
8.Preliminary study on xenografts of oral lichen planus tissue into SCID mice
Linglan YANG ; Ping YE ; Li MA
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1996;0(02):-
Objective:To establish an animal model of oral lichen planus (OLP). Methods:Human non-erosive OLP lesion tissue was surgically transplanted into dorsal hypoderm or tongue abdomen in 10 severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) mice, thereafter, growth and possible alterations of histopathological characteristics of the xenografts were observed for 2 weeks. Results:All the xenografts transplanted into dorsal hypoderm or tongue abdomen healed well.Partial liquefaction and subepithelial lymphocytes diffuse infiltration were observed in epithelial basement membrane in the first week after transplantation. During the subsequent week, the degenerated moiety was hardly to be seen, and the number of subepithelial lymphocytes was gradually decreased. Conclusions:The epithelia of OLP xenografts grow well in SCID mice but can not keep its histopathological features.
9.Analysis on Premium Adjustment Mechanism of Critical Illness Insurance in China
Shaodong MA ; Chenggang LI ; Yang CHEN
Chinese Health Economics 2014;(5):20-23
Objective: By constructing the cash flow model, it proposed the premium adjustment mechanism of critical illness insurance(CII). Methods: Based on the practical data of critical illness insurance in China, it established some actuarial assumptions and cash flow model to simulate and analyze premium adjustment mechanism of CII. Results: ( 1) Because of the deterioration of critical illness incidence rate and the change of market interest rates , CII guaranteed premium usually resents pricing risk, which showed that the cash flow is negative, sometimes accumulated cash is negative; (2) based on the criteria of insurance cost adjustment, it is suggested that when the loss rate reached more than 70%, which could permit the insurance company adjust the premium, if the loss rate reached more than 80%, it needs to compulsory the insurance companies to adjust premium. Conclusion: The study proposes the mechanism of CII premium adjustment, provides guidance for practice.
10.Removing TMS-induced artifacts from EEG
Yang WANG ; Manfang MA ; Yingjie LI
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2011;34(6):362-366
The combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalogram (TMS-EEG) is an effective means for understanding the network of brain functions.The development of TMS-EEG,however,has been hampered by strong TMS-induced artifacts in the electrode leads.This article first introduces the TMS technology and expounds the causes of TMS-induced artifacts.According to the source of the artifact,the study reviews the artifact removing methods reported in the recent ten years regarding TMS discharge,muscle artifacts and auditory artifacts and residual artifacts.Perspectives of the related techniques are introduced at the end of the article.It is expectable that there will be a great breakthrough not only on the TMS theory but also in clinical research due to the attractive prospect in application and high research value of TMS.TMS-induced artifacts will be well solved at that time.