1.Effect of Zusanli (ST36) Moxibustion on Facial Infrared Thermal Images in Infantile Spasm Patients
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(2):145-148
Objective To investigate the effect of Zusanli(ST36) moxibustion on facial infrared thermal images in infantile spasm patients and provide a clinical basis for rehabilitation treatment of infantile spasm.Method Fifteen infantile spasm patients were enrolled. Ten healthy children constituted a normal control group. Facial infrared thermal images were observed in the infantile spasm patients. An auto-control study was also conducted in the infantile spasm patients. The infrared thermal images before and after 15 minutes of a rest state were used as a blank group and those before and after 15 minutes of moxibustion, as a treatment group. Facial infrared thermal images were produce using anATIR-M301 medical far-infrared thermograph. Changes in temperature in facial regions were observed in the control and treatment groups. A statistical analysis was carried out.Result Facial infrared thermal images showed that bilateral temperatures were evenly and symmetrically distributed in the normal group and asymmetrically distributed, with the right side temperature lower than the left side, in the spasm group of patients. There were statistically significant differences in the forehead and inner canthus(P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the facial thermal image (temperature) between before and after 15 minutes in the blank group (P>0.05). In the treatment group, facial thermal images tended to be symmetrical after 15 minutes of moxibustion and had a statistically significant difference between before and after the moxibustion (P<0.05).Conclusion Zusanli moxibustion can improve facial blood circulation in infantile spasm patients.
2.Effect of low glomerular filtration rate on evaluating the cardiac function by N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in patients with hypertension
Lili WANG ; Peiyong LI ; Liang GUAN
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2013;(1):39-41
Objective To assess the diagnostic accuracy of NT-proBNP in hypertension patients by observing the effect of decreased GFR on N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentration in patients with different cardiac function.Methods Eighty-nine hypertension patients were divided into two groups based on the results of UCG.Forty-three patients had normal left ventricular function and 46 patients had dysfunction.GFR,NT-proBNP and other biochemical markers of cardiac and renal function were measured.The factors affecting the NT-proBNP concentration under normal left ventricular function were analyzed,and the diagnostic value of NT-proBNP affected by normal or decreased GFR(> 80 ml/min or ≤80 ml/min) under different left ventricular functions were further assessed.The two-sample t test,rank sum test and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze their statistical difference and relationship.Results In patients with normal left ventricular function,GFR (β =-0.361,P < 0.05) and left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD,β =0.385,P < 0.05) were significant factors to NT-proBNP level.They were both meaningful compared with LVEF (β =0.189,P >0.05) and septal thickness (β =0.003,P > 0.05).The median concentration of NT-proBNP was 13.18 and 24.14 μg/L in patients with normal left ventricular function and dysfunction,respectively (Z =-3.19,P < 0.01).While in patients with decreased GFR,6 cases with normal left ventricular function and 19 cases with dysfunction had a median concentration of NT-proBNP of 38.45 and 44.20 μg/L,respectively (Z =-0.45,P > 0.05).In patients with normal GFR,37 cases with normal left ventricular function and 27 cases with dysfunction had a median concentration of NT-proBNP of 12.51 and 20.31 μg/L,which was lower than that of patients with decreased GFR (Z =-2.76,both P < 0.05).The NT-proBNP concentration had no significant difference between patients of normal left ventricular function with decreased GFR and patients of dysfunction with normal GFR (38.45 and20.31 μg/L,Z=-2.18,P>0.05).Conclusion In hypertension patients,the effect of decreased GFR on assessing the diagnostic accuracy of NT-proBNP for left ventricular dysfunction should be considered.
3.Progresses on the study of microRNA and cancer
Lili DU ; Xiaoxiang GUAN ; Longbang CHEN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(11):-
microRNA with 22 nucleotides in length are a growing family of small non-coding RNA that function as post-transcriptional regulators of target genes in eukaryote.Recent study indicates that microRNA are closely related to the oncogenesis additional to its biological function in the regulation of cell proliferation,differentiation and death.This review proposes the progresses on the study of(microRNA,) including the biological character,biogenesis and function,and its relationship with cancer.
4.Genotyping and Molecular Epidemiology Investigation of GBS Pathogenic Strains of GBS Positive Pregnant Women in Guangzhou
Lili RONG ; Xiaoshan GUAN ; Haiying LIU ; Zhenwen ZHOU ; Liyuan YANG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2017;32(1):87-90
Objective To study genotyping and molecular epidemiology distribution of GBS pathogenic strains of GBS positive pregnant women in Guangzhou,for GBS pathogenic strains of rapid molecular diagnosis and epidemiological surveillance pro-vide certain theoretical basis and method.Methods In the Guangzhou area,used multi stage stratified sampling method col-lecting GBS positive pregnant women’s reproductive tract specimens from January to December 2015,drug sensitivity quality control standard strains:Streptococcus pneumoniae (ATCC49619)and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC25923),took culture of bacterial,strain,identification,DNA extraction,PCR,gene detection method,through the relevant software for data analy-sis,analyzed GBS strains of gene and molecular epidemiology.Results In the study,collected 2 812 samples of secretions,af-ter identification of strains isolated from 178 strains of pathogenic GBS strains,the detection rate was 6.33%.GBS patho-genic strains to linezolid vancomycin,penicillin,nitrfurantion and other antimicrobial drug resistance rate was 0,GBS parho-genic strains to ampicillin,ciprfloxacin moxifloxacin and levofloxacintesistant parts,the restance rates were 1.1%,16.9%, 18.0% and 22.5%,but GBS pathogenic strains to erythromycin,clindamycin tetracydine antibiotics showed a high resistance rate,the resistance rates were 50.6%,47.8%(of which 20 cases of erythromycin induced clindamycin resistance accouted for 23.5%)and 73.0%.Among them,65 strains of GBS detected the mreA gene,56 strains of GBS detected the ermB gene,36 strains of GBS detected the mefA gene,28 strains of GBS detected the mefE gene,5 strains of GBS detected the ermA gene, ermC gene was not detected in the gene.Among them,carried five multidrug resistance gene of 3 strains (1.6 9%)and 4 kinds of resistant gene carried with 15 strains (8.43%),carried three resistance genes of 19 strains (10.67%),2 kinds of resistant gene carrying a 25 strains (14.04%),carried the resistance gene of 5 strains (2.81%),did not carry resistance gene of 1 strain (0.56%).The nucleotide sequences of the five drug resistance genes were 100%,and no gene mutation oc-curred.Conclusion The main GBS disease resistant gene was mreA,ermA,ermB,mrfA,mefE and its nucleotide sequence homology was 100%.The clinical need to strengthen the detection of resistant gene and molecular level and guide clinical more scientific and rational drug use.
5.Effects of hypercapnia on oxygen free radicals in acute lung injury models
Lili YANG ; Zhi LIU ; Xinping JI ; Gang LIU ; Fulan GUAN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2008;17(4):361-365
Objective To investigate the protective effects of hypereapnia on acute lung injury(ALI)in an model of rabbits in vivo,and to observe its effect on oxygen free radicals in the lung tissue in order to uncover the potential mechanisms.Method In the laboratory of pharmacology,China Medical Univereity,twenty-two healthy New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to control group(Group C,n=6)with the injection of normal saline(0.1 ml/kg),and sixteen rabbits were injected with oleic acid(0.1ml/kg)intravenously,and then were randomly dirided into normocapnia group(Group N,n=8)and hypercapnia group(Group H,n=8,FiCO2=8%).Then tracheostomy was performed,and the experimental animals were ventilated for 3 hours after oleic acid or sterile normal saline administration.Lung mechanics,hemodynamics,blood-gas analysis were monitored.The rabbits were exsangninated.and the lungs and heart were taken out from the thorax.The concentration of superoxide dismutase(SOD)and malondialdehyde(MDA)in the lung tissue were assayed.Lung tissue wet/dry ratio and pulmonary permeability index were measured and histologic damage was assessed after three hours'mechanical ventilation.Results Peak airway pressure in Group H was significantly lower than that in Group N and the dynamic lung comphance Was significantly higher than that in Group N(P<0.05).PaO2 in Group H was significantly higher than that in Group N(P<0.05).The concentration of MDA in the lung tissue in group H was significantly lower than that in Group N(P<0.05),and SOD in group H was significantly higher than that in Group N(P<O.05).Lung tissue wet/dry ratio and pulmonary permeability in group H were significantly lower than that in Group N(P<0.05).Histological tissus damage in Group N wassignificantly severer than that in Group H.Conclusions Hypercapnia induced by inhalation of high concentration of carbon dioxide(8%)plays protective role in this in vivo model of ALI.The mechanisms may be associated with enhanced SOD activity and the attenuation of lipid peroxidation in the lung tissue.
6.Association of intuna-media thickness of common carotid artery with intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and C-reactive protein in type 2 diabetic patients
Shufang LU ; Jianguo SHEN ; Qiqian ZHU ; Lili GUAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 1986;0(04):-
The intima-media thickness (IMT) of common carotid artery was measured using B-mode ultrasonography in 55 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and 25 normal controls. The serum levels of soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 ( sICAM-1) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein ( hs-CRP) were measured by ELISA and high-sensitivity particle enhanced immunonephelometry respectively. The results suggest that sICAM-1 and hs-CRP were risk factors of thickened IMT in type 2 DM.
7.Effect of GFW on the Fas Protein Expression in the S_(180) Bearing Tumor Mice
Qi WANG ; Jie GUAN ; Lili QIAN ; Xiaoqing LUO
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(08):-
Objective To explore the antitumor effects and the effect of GFW on the Fas expression in spleen T-lymphocyte of the tumor-bearing mice.Methods The S180 mice sarooma model was used to detective the inhibiting effects of GFW,the Fas expression in spleen T-lymphocyte between the normal group,the model group,the GFW group and the CY group were analyzed by the flow cytometry.Results For S180 sarcoma,the inhibiting ratio of GFW is 38.93%.The protein expression of Fas showed to rise in the the model group and the CY group.There was significant difference between them and normal group(P0.05).Conclusions GFW has the antitumor function and can adjust immune through inhibitor the apoptosis of T-lymphocyte.its mechanism maybe closely related with adjusting expression levels of the Fas expression in spleen T-lymphocyte to normal.
8.Protective effects of hypercapnia on acute lung injury and it's mechanisms
Lili YANG ; Zhi LIU ; Xinping JI ; Gang LIU ; Fulan GUAN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(06):-
AIM: To investigate whether hypercapnia is protective against acute lung injury (ALI) in a rabbit model, and study it's potential mechanisms. METHODS: Twenty-two healthy New Zealand white rabbits were involved in this study, and randomly allocated to control group (group C), normocapnic group (group N) and hypercapnic group (group H). Oleic acid (0 1 mL/kg) was injected intravenously to establish ALI model. Lung mechanics, hemodynamics, blood-gas analysis, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in lung tissue were measured. Apoptosis was analyzed after 3h mechanical ventilation. RESULTS: (1) Peak airway pressure in group H was significantly lower than that in group N (P
9.Relationship between personality traits and clinical nurse competence in third-A level hospitals
Xiaofei LI ; Hui CHANG ; Lili GUAN ; Bo ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(17):1342-1345
Objective To verify the relationship between personality traits and clinical nurse competence in five third-A level hospitals in Shenyang. Methods A total of 1559 clinical nurses from five tertiary-level hospitals in Shenyang were recruited into this study. Two self-report questionnaires, the Nurse Competence Scale (NCS) and the Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire (TPQ), were used to collect data. Results The average score of NCS was 71.97 ± 13.25.Nursing competence increased with the increase of working years (β=0.272, P<0.01) and RD (β=0.134, P<0.01). Practicing nurses with the lower HA appear to have a higher level of competence (β=-0.117, P<0.01). Conclusions The overall level of nurses' competencies good in third-A level hospitals in Shenyang. The predicting factors of nursing competence are work experience, HA and RD. More psychological courses should be provided in fundamental nursing education and continuing nursing education for helping nurses shape their good personality traits.
10.The Application of Constructivism to the Teaching of Clinical Immunology and Immunological Laboratory
Jie GUAN ; Qi WANG ; Xiaoqing LUO ; Lili QIAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(07):-
To improve the teaching effect of the course of Clinical Immunology and Immunological Laboratory,the theory of constructivism is applied to its teaching,which both promotes students to understand the course of Clinical Immunology and Immunological Laboratory and improves the students' ability of active study and cultivates their criticizing thoughts.