1.Value of FIB-4 and APRI index in evaluating the severity of liver fibrosis among patients with chronic hepatitis B
Lihua HE ; Zhilin NIU ; Yang YE
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(15):2076-2078,2081
Objective To explore the value of FIB-4 and APRI index on evaluating the severity of liver fibrosis among patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods A total of 218 CHB were enrolled in the study.Based on the staging of liver fibrosis,the patients were divided into 2 groups as S0-S2 group(n=120) and S3-S4 group(n=98).Differences in clinical data,laboratory indexes,FIB-4 and APRI index were compared between two groups.The correlation between FIB-4 index,APRI index and liver fibrosis were analyzed by Spearman correlation test.Receiver operator curve(ROC) test was used to determine the evaluating value of FIB-4 index and APRI index for the severity of liver fibrosis.Results To evaluate the staging≥S2 of liver fibrosis,the value of FIB-4 index was better than APRI index(Z=1.998,P=0.046).And to evaluate the staging≥S3 and S4 of liver fibrosis,the value of FIB-4 index for evaluating the staging≥S3(Z=1.177,P=0.239) or S4(Z=0.267,P=0.789) was the same as APRI index.Conclusion FIB-4 index and APRI index are both effective on evaluating the severity of liver fibrosis among patients with CHB,but the value of FIB-4 index is better than APRI index for evaluating early liver fibrosis.
2.Clinical analysis of 102 cases with chronic heart failure complicated by hyponatremia
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(7):555-557
Objective To summarize the clinical experience of 3% sodium chloride in treatment of chronic heart failure with hyponatremia. Methods The 102 patients suffering from chronic heart failure with hyponatremia were treated with water limit, vasodilator, cardiotonic, diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, angiotensin Ⅱ receptor antagonist and 3% sodium chloride. Cardiac functional capacity classification (NYHA), treatment effect and hyponatremia level were compared between pre- and post- treatment. Results After treatment, heart function was statistically different as compared with that of pre-treatment (χ2=150.26, P<0.05). The 58 cases showed distinct effect, 37 cases moderate effect, 7 cases no effect, and the percentage of total effect was 93.1%. The hyponatremia of patients with different level of heart function were (139.4±22.6) mmol/L, (138.2±23.3) mmol/L, the difference had a statistics significance compared with pre-treatment hyponatremia which were (122.9±20.5) mmol/L, (120.5±26.8) mmol/L (t=2.02, 2.04, P<0.05). Conclusions Proper diuresis and sodium salt supplement could help to reduce the malignant risk of the patients suffering from chronic heart failure with hyponatremia and to improve the prognosis.
3.Study on the application of International Reference Price in drug price monitoring: A case study of Canada
Nana ZHAO ; Ziping YE ; Lihua SUN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2017;10(2):16-20
Objective:This paper aims to analyze the monitoring model of Canadian drug price monitoring mod-el based on the international reference price, and make reference for China. Methods: Through policy analysis and literature research, the system combs the specific Canadian practices of using the international reference prices for the drug price monitoring. Results:For the introduction of new drug prices, Canada uses the international median price comparison test, the highest international price comparison test, the treatment category comparison test and the inter-national treatment category comparison test. For the listed drugs, Canada calculates the international price ratio, and then carries out bilateral comparisons and multilateral comparisons to monitor the prices of drugs already on the mar-ket. At present, Canada has achieved effective monitoring of drug prices, that is to say, the introduction of new drug prices complies with the《Excessive Price Guide》;the patented drugs prices are lower than the designed international price;the price difference between the generic drug and the international level has gradually reduced. Conclusions:The Canadian experience is worth learning, and China should add legislative about drug price monitoring, learn from this experience to identify and monitor the varieties and establish the price monitoring and early warning mechanism with the international reference price as the warning indicator.
4.Surface modification of poly-D,L-lactic acid film with plasma graft polymerization
Lihua LI ; Shan DING ; Ye RAN ; Jinhuan TIAN ; Changren ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(14):2757-2760
BACKGROUND:Polylactic acid(PLA)surface is hydrophobic and there are no nataral recognition sites,so its application is limited.Many different strategies have been studied such as composition and chemical Drafting,to produce hydrophilic groups.However,these traditional methods are always involved in complex process and many organic reagents,resulting in decrease of biocompatibility.OBJECTIVE:To conduct the surfacr modification of PL.A and improve its hydrophilicity with low temperature plasma treatment.DESIGN:Controlled observation.SETTING:Department of Materials Science and Engineering in Jinan University.MATERIAIS:The experiment was processed from October 2004 to October 2005 at Guangzhou Research Center of Artificial Organs and Materials Engineering(Ministry of Education).The mainly used materials were:Poly-D,L-lactic acid(Mr 2.9×104,Shandong Medical Instrument Institute),N-vinyl-pyrrolidone(NVP,Acros Company,purified before use).METHODS:The materials were treated in the plasma reactor under different conditions(power=150 W,t=3,2,1 minutes;power=30 W,t=10,8,5,3,1 minutes)to choose the optimal condition,and then PLA were grafted with NVP by gas phase polymerization and liquid polymerization,respectively.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:THe surface morphology of the films was observed with scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy.The hydrophilicity of native and treated material surfaces was measured using a water contact angle meter.Surface composition was detected with Fourier transform infrared spectrometer.Mass changesmeasurement was applied to characterize the grafting efficiency.RESULTS:Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy showed that the plasma medified materials possessed coarse surface with pores and notches.Water contact angles decreased obviously from 78°to 50°after grafting,Fourier transform infrared spectrometer showed a new absorption peak at 1 637.19 cm-1,which corresponded to the carbonyl stretch vibration absorption of amide group in poly-N-vinyl-pyrrolidone.After the plasma treatmerlt at low temperature.the mass change ratio of PLA film material was-0.6.CONCLUSION:The plasma treatment and polymerization can improve the hydrophilicity and cause coarsr surface of PLA material,which will be helpful for the cell attachment.
5.Study and practice on nursing skills training methods under 24 hours shift system
Lihua WANG ; Ye HU ; Qingyue JIN ; Lingling WU ; Aijun ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(5):10-13
Objective To explore a new training method of nursing skills under 24 hours shift system in the practical training base in the college. Methods The practical training base in the college was rebuilt into a simulated hospital. 120 three-year-course nursing students in grade 2007 were divided into the control class and the experimental class with 60 students in each class. The control class adopted routine teaching method, including teacher demonstration, single project training, concentrated training before clinical practice. The experimental class participated in the tutoring mode of nursing skills under 24 hours shift system in simulated hospital. The cases were pre-designed and students acted as patients by tums. One teacher led 4 students into nursing skill training by day shift, evening shift and mid-night shift. The teaching effect was compared between two classes. Results There was significant difference between the two groups in comprehensive technique test and graduation theoretical test score. Clinical nursing teachers thought the skill training in simulated hospital under 24 hours shift system can help students prepare for the nursing work in hospital ahead of time and improve their comprehensive capability. Conclusions Training mode of nursing skills in simulated hospital under 24 hours shift system is feasible for enhancing nursing skills.
6.Influence of wanning traditional Chinese medicine dipping for newborns on their sleeping quality and appetite
Yuchan CHEN ; Guangxing TAN ; Boorong YANG ; Huanqiao YE ; Lihua LEI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(2):17-19
Objective To know the influence of wanning traditional Chinese medicine dipping for newborns on their sleeping quality and appetite. Methods Divided 600 newborns into the traditional Chinese medicine dipping group, swimming group and the single bath group according to their sequence of birth, there were 200 cases in each group. Different nursing cares were used in the different group sepa-rately. Compared the condition of sleep quality and appetite among the three groups. Results The condi-tion of sleep quality and appetite in the traditional Chinese medicine dipping group was significant better than those in the other groups with few cry and scream. Conclusions Wanning traditional Chinese medicine dipping for newborns can ameliorate their quality of sleep and improve their aapetite.
7.A correlative study of tumor necrosis factor-α in ischemic brain tissue and brain edema after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats
Lihua SHEN ; Min YE ; Xinsheng DING ; Qiu HAN ; Erbing WU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2009;17(11):840-843
Objective To investigate the relationship between tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in ischemic brain tissue and bran edema after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats.Methods Eighty four male SD rats were randomly assigned to either a cerebral ischemia reperfusion group (n =44) or a sham-operation group (n =40). A model of middle cerebral artery occlusion for 120 minutes followed by reperfusion was induced in rats using the suture method. The infarct size was determined by 2, 3, 5-triphenyi terazoloride (TTC) staining at 6 h,24 h, 3 d, and 7 d respectively after the reperfusion. Dry-wet weight method was used to measure brain water content and evaluate the extent of brain edema. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the concentration of TNF-α in ischemic brain tissue. Results TNF-α level in ischemic brain tissue was increased at 6 h (445.8 ±91.7 pg/ml) after the reperfusion, and reached the peak at day 3 (715.5 ±121.3 pg/ml). There were significant differences compared to the sham-operation group and other time points (all P<0.001). After that, it was decreased gradually, but it was still higher than that in the shamoperation group at day 7 (478.1 ± 145.5 pg/ml vs. 148.5 ± 101.7 pg/ml, P<0.005). The initial change of the water content in brain tissue lagged behind the increased TNF-α. It did not increase significantly until 24 h after cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (P <0.001). It reached the peak at day 3 (P <0.001), and it was still higher than that in the control group at day 7 (P <0.05). The evolution of cerebral infarct volume was in accordance with the changes of TNF-α level. Conclusions TNF-α is associated with the changes of brain edema and infarct volume,and it is harmful to brain tissue.
8.Construction and activity characterization of E-cadherin and N-cadherin promoters
Lei ZHOU ; Yanan ZHANG ; Jie LIU ; Lihua DING ; Qinong YE
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(11):860-862
Objective To clone E-cadherin and N-cadherin promoters and insert them into a luciferase reporter gene vector, and to characterize the promoter activity of E-cadherin and N-cadherin.Methods E-cadherin and N-cadherin pro-moter were cloned into pGL 4-basic.The resulting plasmids were determined by DNA sequencing .The promoter activity was analyzed in breast cancer cell line ZR 75-1 and hepatocarcinoma cell line HepG 2.Results DNA sequencing showed that the sequences of the cloned promoter regions were correct .Analysis of the reporter gene activity indicated that the E-cad-herin and N-cadherin promoters had the highest transcriptional activity in ZR 75-1 and HepG2 cells.Conclusion The E-cadherin and N-cadherin promoter genes are cloned successfully , contributing much to screening transcription factors that regulate E-cadherin and N-cadherin expression .
9.Research of the course system construction of pharmacy administration for the undergraduate
Yue YANG ; Xianghong LUO ; Lihua SUN ; Ye LI ; Gang LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(07):-
This thesis introduced the situation of the pharmacy administration undergraduate course construction of Shenyang Pharmaceutical University. From the background of setting up of the pharmacy administration program,and in combination with the characteristics of the program,this thesis suggested that five principles should be followed to the course system construction,and expounded the concrete conditions of the curriculum setup and the next step assumption.
10.Construction and functional characterization of alentiviralvector mediating RNA interference of DEK gene
Jie ZHU ; Jie LIU ; Lihua DING ; Ronghua HE ; Yanan ZHANG ; Zhida CHEN ; Xiaoli LUO ; Qinong YE
Military Medical Sciences 2015;(7):499-503
Objective To construct the lentiviral vector of RNA interference(RNAi) for DEK,and to detect its effect on breast cancer cell growth.Methods The DEK siRNA was designed and constructed based on DEK sequence using a lentiviral vector.The lentivirul vector containing DEK siRNA was named PSIH-H1-DEK as confirmed by PCR and sequenceing.PSIH-H1-DEK was then packaged with accessory plasmids into lentivirus in 293T cells and selected for 2 weeks with puromycin ( puro ) before the mixed colonies stably expressing DEK siRNA were obtained and the DEK expression was detected by real time PCR( RT-PCR) and Western blotting.The effect of DEK siRNA on ZR75-1 cell growth was determined by cell counting kit.Results Western blot and RT-PCR showed that PSIH-H1-DEK siRNA could suppress DEK gene expression.Suppression of DEK could markedly inhibit the growth of ZR75-1 cells.Conclusion The lentivirus-mediated DEK siRNA is obtained,which will facilitate further research on DEK function in breast cancer development.