1.Practice and exploration of biochemistry designed experiment in medical colleges
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(4):440-442
Designed experiment is a new experimental mode characterized by the student-centered and toacher-oriented teaching principle.To conform with the general trend of experimental teaching reform in medica university,Biochemistry Department of Third Military Medical University attemptod to adopt this teaching mode.It was indicated that designed experiment is favorable for the enhancement of comprehensive diathesis and will be an effective way to cultivate high-quality medical intellectuals.
2. New opportunity of management strategy of diagnosis and treatment of chronic wound: emerging technology
Chinese Journal of Burns 2019;35(2):86-89
Along with the development of society and the change of disease spectrum, chronic wound is gradually becoming the core of burn and plastic surgery field. Although there have been some progresses in the diagnosis and treatment technology, the management strategy of chronic wound is still in the traditional mode stage. The development of internet of things, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies is changing with each passing day, and they have rapidly penetrated into the health care field. To explore the application prospect of emerging technology in the diagnosis and treatment management of chronic wound and to plan its strategy and mode in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic wound can further promote development of discipline of burns.
3.Comparison of risk factors for non-albicans candida and candida albicans infections in the intensive care unit
Lei HUANG ; Lingxi ZHAO ; Weixing ZHANG ; Hua LUO ; Yingqun CHEN ; Sheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(19):6-9
Objective To determine the differences of risk factors for non-albicans candida and candida albicans infections among patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods One hundred and three patients with ICU-acquired candida infections were retrospectively analyzed from February 2003 to April 2009. These patients were divided into non-albicans candida species group and candida albicans group.Multiple risk factors were analyzed between two groups. Results Of these patients, 46 patients (44.7%)had infections of non-albicans candida species and 57 patients (55.3%) had candida albicans infection.Among non-albicans candida species, candida glabrata, candida parapsilosis, candida tropicalis, candida krusei and others candida accounted for 19 patients (18.4%), 13 patients (12.6%), 10 patients (9.7%), 2 patients (1.9%) and 2 patients ( 1.9% ), respectively. Multivariate Logistic regression models revealed that central venous catheter (CVC) insertion time > 2 d (OR = 32.477,95% CI:4.905-215.035,P=0.000),total parenteral nutrition (OR =3.119,95% CI:1.214-8.015,P =0.018) and fluconazole prophylaxis therapy (OR = 5.084,95%CI: 1.319-19.596,P = 0.018) were highly correlated with non-albicans candida species infections. Conclusion CVC insertion time > 2 d, total parenteral nutrition and fluconazole prophylaxis therapy are independent risk factors of non-albicans candida species infections and can be used in empirical antifungal therapy.
4.Measurement of coronary tortuosity in three-dimension based on computed tomography coronary imaging
Yixuan LIU ; Chengming YANG ; Chenfei WU ; Jinhua CHEN ; Weiguo ZHANG ; Chunyu ZENG ; Lingxi WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(22):3093-3095,3098
Objective To quantitate coronary tortuosity and provide favorable conditions for understanding the hemodynamic effects caused by coronary tortuosity.Methods We obtained all images from 72 patients who received coronary computed tomo-graphy scanning.After image post-processing,we extracted the medial axis of three main coronary vessel and analysed its coordi-nates on three dimensions.Then we calculated the tortuosity coefficient of coronary artery.Results Tortuosity coefficient was 6.66±7.54 in anterior descending,13.43±12.85 in left circumflex,and 1 7.61 ±7.67 in right coronary artery.We had proved its validity by the changes in morphology with simulated shapes.Conclusion We proposed a new method for quantitating coronary tor-tuosity,by computed tomography coronary imaging.The measurement results would not be affected by projection plane,vessel length or other artificial factors.
5.Research progress on Ligilactobacillus salivarius in the prevention and treatment of oral diseases
HU Lingxi ; CHENG Lei ; CHEN Jing
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2024;32(9):722-729
The oral cavity harbors a diverse population of microorganisms, making it one of the most heavily colonized sites in the human body. Maintaining a balanced microecology is crucial for oral health. Ligilactobacillus salivarius as a species of Ligilactobacillus, has good oral colonization ability and potential to improve oral microecology for disease prevention and control. Currently, the application and mechanism of Ligilactobacillus salivarius in oral diseases include several aspects. First, by directly inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans and downregulating the expression of its cariogenic virulence factor, gtfs, the aim is to reduce the number of adherent Streptococcus mutans on the tooth surface, thereby preventing dental caries. Second, reducing the number of keystone taxa in periodontitis, and the virulence factors of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, including CdtB and LtxA, can alleviate local stimulation in patients with periodontitis. Additionally, directly inhibiting macrophage MAPK and NF-κB pathway activation suppresses osteoclastogenesis and reduces periodontal bone absorption. In mucosal inflammation, Ligilactobacillus salivarius competes with Candida albicans, inhibits the formation of pathogenic hyphae or germ tubes, and prevents monilial stomatitis. Ligilactobacillus salivarius can also reduce the amount of Staphylococcus aureus and mitigate the activation of the macrophage TLR/PI3K/Akt/mTOR and TLR/PI3K/Akt/IκB/NF-κB pathways induced by S. aureus infections, thus alleviating inflammation in the oral and pharyngeal regions. In vitro studies on oral tumors have revealed that Ligilactobacillus salivarius can downregulate the expression of cancer cell Akt/Cyclin D1, induce direct apoptosis of tumor cells, reduce COX-2 expression, and improve the tumor immune-suppressive microenvironment. Previous studies have revealed considerable variability in Ligilactobacillus salivarius, necessitating more detailed research to clarify its clinical effects, safety, and mechanisms. Despite the emergence of novel microbiological research techniques, their application to Ligilactobacillus salivarius remains relatively limited. One crucial direction for future research is to better utilize these methods to investigate the effects of Ligilactobacillus salivarius on oral diseases. Considering these factors, this study provides a comprehensive review of existing research studies on Ligilactobacillus salivarius in the fields of oral medicine and dentistry, with the aim to serve as a reference and guide for future studies.