1.On the phenomenon of mistranslation in translation of traditional Chinese medicine into English
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(7):646-648
Although there are plenty of principles and standards on translation of traditional Chinese medicine into English, still mistranslation can not be completely avoided. This paper analyzed the phenomenon of mistranslation from perspective of its causes, cases and suggestion in order to provide enlightenment on improving translation levels.
2.Intestinal microecology and occurrence and development of type 2 diabetes mellitus
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2016;30(5):483-490
Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is a complicated endocrine disease caused by both genetic and environmental factors,many of which are unknown as far as for the pathogenesis of T2DM is concerned. In recent years,diabetes researchers have paid more attention to the intestinal microbiota. The discovery,verification and molecular mechanism of the intestinal microbiota related to T2DM are the focus of this article. The role of intestinal microecology in the development of T2DM is also reviewed,involving diet,chronic inflammation,short chain fatty acids,bile acids,the intestinal microbiota and circadian rhythm,and microRNA.
3.Protective effect of polysaccharide from Radix Codonopsis Lanceolatae on acute alcoholic hepatic injury in mice
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;37(9):808-811
Objective To investigate the protective effects of polysaccharide from Radix Codonopsis Lanceolatae on acute alcoholic hepatic injury in mice.Methods The model of CCl4-induced acute hepatic injury was set up in mice, and then treated with polysaccharide from Radix Codonopsis Lanceolatae to observe the activities of ALT, AST and TG in serum and the levels of SOD, GSH and MDA in hepatic tissue and Observed the pathological changes in the liver of mice.Results Compared with model control group, the lance asiabell root polysaccharide liver injury in mice all dose groups in the activity of serum ALT(97.5 ± 22.12 U/L, 108.8 ± 22.15 U/L, 125.2 ± 19.68 U/Lvs. 152.3 ± 17.32 U/L), AST (72.5 ± 21.3 U/L, 89.2 ± 17.47 U/L, 104.3 ± 19.34 U/Lvs.1215 ± 22.31 U/L) and TG(0.75 ± 0.32 mmol/L, 0.80 ± 0.22 mmol/L, 0.96 ± 0.21 mmol/L vs.1.44 ± 0.23 mmol/L) reduce, can increase the liver damage the activity of SOD(215.6 ± 22.68 U/mg, 203.2 ± 22.18 U/mg, 186.2 ± 18.34 U/mgvs.164.3 ± 17.54 U/mg), GSH(17.74 ± 2.12μmol/g, 14.84 ± 1.12μmol/g, 13.93 ± 2.15μmol/gvs.12.23 ± 2.09μmol/g) in liver tissue of mice, decrease the activity of MDA(6.22 ± 2.12 nmol/mg, 6.22 ± 2.12 nmol/mg, 8.36 ± 1.84 nmol/mgvs.9.35 ± 1.68 nmol/mg) in liver tissue, showing significant differences (P<0.05), and there was certain dose dependent, and can improve the pathological injury of liver tissue.Conclusion Polysaccharide from Radix Codonopsis Lanceolatae had protective effects on acute liver induced by acute alcoholic hepatic injury in mice.
4.Dynamic Volume CT Scanner:Introduction to Aquilion ONE 320 Slice CT
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(01):-
Objective To evaluate the function imaging ability and dose for whole organ imaging of Aquilion ONE 320 Slice CT.Methods Aquilion ONE 320 Slice CT adpoted wide volume imaging mode to acquire 4D dynamic imaging results,then the expose dose was compared with that of 64 slice CT.Results 320 slice CT,with advantages in dynamic volume imaging and function imaging when compared with traditional spiral CT,restrained its organ time resolution to 0.35s,and thus the acquisition time and exposure dose was decreased.The motion artifact was reduced and image quality was enhanced.Conclusion 320 slice dynamic volume CT,with zero phase delay,can realize CT 4D function imaging.
5.Effect of atorvastatin on NF-?B/I?B signal pathway and inflammation factor expression in rabbit atherosclerosis
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(11):-
Aim To explore the effect of atorvastatin on NF-?B/I?B signal pathway,P selectin and ICAM-1 expression in cholesterol-rich diet-induced rabbit atherosclerosis.Methods 24 New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups: control group,high-cholesterol group and atorvastatin group.Nucleus NF-?B p65 and cytoplasma I?B? were detected with Western blot technique.Plasma P selectin was detected with Immunoradioassay.Immunohistochemistry was employed to detect the expression of ICAM-1.Results Compared with the control group,the expression of nucleus NF-?B p65,P selectin and ICAM-1 increased significantly and cytoplasma I?B? reduced in high-cholesterol group(P
6.MRCP versus EUS for diagnosis of bile duct obstruction: a systematic review
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2013;(3):154-159
Objective To compare the overall diagnostic accuracy of MRCP with EUS for the detection of choledocholithiasis and malignant obstruction in patients with suspected biliary obstruction.Methods A fully recursive literature search was conducted in The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials CENTRAL,MEDLINE or PUBME (1980-2012),EMBASE (1980-2012),OVID Database (1980-2012),CBM (1980-2012),VIP database (1989-2012),Chinese journal of full-text database (CNKI) (1980-2012),and WANFANG database(1980-2012).The prospective diagnostic studies which evaluated or compared the diagnostic accuracy of MRCP and EUS were included combined with manual searches.We also searched the references of all included articles of important meetings and journals.QUA-DAS items were used to evaluate the quality of the included studies.SEN,SPE,+ LR,-LR and the areas under SROC were detected,then t-test was used to evaluate whether statistically significant difference existed between EUS and MRCP.Results Thirteen studies including 1200 cases were recruited.The overall pooled sensitivities of MRCP and EUS for the detection of choledocholithiasis were 0.870 (95% CI:0.826-0.906)and 0.935 (95% CI:0.90-0.96) respectively,whereas their specificities were 0.952 (95% CI:0.926-0.971) and 0.947 (95% CI:0.920-0.967),respectively.The overall pooled positive likelihood ratio for MRCP and EUS were 14.055 (95% CI:6.259-31.561) and 16.653 (95% CI:6.896-40.212),respectively,with the corresponding negative likelihood ratio of 0.177 (95% CI:0.108-0.290) and 0.076 (95% CI:0.049-0.118),respectively.Areas under the ROC curve were 0.9693 and 0.9771,respectively.There were no statistically significant difference for sensitivity (0.84 ± 0.16 vs 0.93 ± 0.07,P =0.108) and specificity (0.93 ±0.10 vs 0.90 ±0.15,P =0.555) between MRCP and EUS.The overall pooled sensitivities of EUS and MRCP for the detection of malignancy were 0.959 (95% CI:0.908-0.987),and 0.805 (95% CI:0.724-0.871),respectively,whereas their specificities were 0.975 (95% CI:0.954-0.988) and 0.927 (95% CI:0.897-0.951),respectively.The overall pooled positive likelihood ratio for EUS and MRCP were 23.398 (95% CI:12.987-42.155) and 13.448 (95% CI:4.961-36.456),respectively,with the corresponding negative likelihood ratio of 0.059 (95% CI:0.028-0.122) and 0.134(95% CI:0.046-0.391),respectively.Areas under the ROC curve were 0.9870 and 0.9686,respectively.There were no statistically significant differences for sensitivity (0.95 ± 0.55 vs 0.88 ± 0.14,P =0.22) and specificity (0.96 ±0.03 vs 0.91 ±0.11,P =0.31) between MRCP and EUS.Conclusion MRCP and EUS are both valuable in differential diagnosis of biliary obstruction caused by choledocholithiasis or malignant lesions.
7.Effects of Total Glucosides of Verbena officinalis on Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis in Mice and Its An-ti-inflammatory and Analgesic Effects Study
Linlin WANG ; Can WANG ; Mingsan MIAO
China Pharmacy 2016;27(19):2608-2611
OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of total glucosides of Verbena officinalis on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis (CNP)in mice and its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. METHODS:60 mice were randomized into normal group(normal saline),model group(normal saline),positive group(Qianliekang tablet 1.5 g/kg)and total glucosides of V. officinalis high-dose, medium-dose and low-dose groups(0.2,0.1,0.05 g/kg),with 10 mice in each group. CNP model was induced in those groups ex-cept for normal group;mice were given relevant medicine once a day for consecutive 21 days since 8th day of modeling. The white blood cell count,lecithin corpuscle density and pathological changes of prostate samples were observed. 50 mice were randomly di-vided into model group(normal saline),positive group(Aspirin tablet 0.3 g/kg or Dexamethasone acetate tablet 0.01 g/kg)and to-tal glucosides of V. officinalis high-dose,medium-dose and low-dose groups(0.2,0.1,0.05 g/kg);they were given relevant medi-cine intragastrically once a day for consecutive 7 days. The xylene-induced ear swelling test (Aspirin tablet as positive drug) and cotton-pellet granuloma test (Dexamethasone acetate tablet as positive drug) were conducted to determine the the degree of ear swelling and the net weight of granuloma. The acetic acid writhing test and hot plate test(Aspirin tablet as positive drug)were car-ried out to determine the latency period of writhing,the times of writhing within 20 min and pain threshold. RESULTS:Compared with model group,white blood cells count of prostate tissue were lowered while the density of lecithin corpuscles were increased significantly in medicine groups;the pathology of prostate tissue were improved significantly in positive group and total glucosides of V. officinalis high-dose and medium-dose groups,and mostly were 0 and Ⅰ grade. The degree of ear swelling and the net weight of granuloma were markedly reduced in positive group and total glucosides of V. officinalis high-dose and medium-dose groups;the times of writhing within 20 min decreased in medicine groups,and the latency period of writhing prolonged and pain threshold in-creased in positive group and total glucosides of V. officinalis high-dose group. All of the results showed statistical difference(P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Total glucosides of V. officinalis can improve CNP in mice,and shows good anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
8.Efficacy of ultrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block combined with general anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty
Linlin ZHAO ; Aizhong WANG ; Wei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(2):150-153
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of uhrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block combined with general anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients of both sexes,aged 52-80 yr,weighing 67-94 kg,undergoing total knee arthroplasty under general anesthesia,were randomly divided into 2 groups(n=20 each).Group Ⅰ received combined intravenous-inhalational anesthesia with endotracheal tube.Group Ⅱ received lower extremity nerve block guided by ultrasound and then combined intravenous-inhalational anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway.HR was maintained at 50-100bpm,MAP was maintained at the preoperative baseline level(increase or decrease amplitude<20%of the baseline level)during operation and in pestanesthesia care unit(PACU)and vasoaetive drugs(atropine,esmolol,efedrina,urapidil or labetalol)were given when necessary.The patients received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with tramedol and lornoxicam(background infusion 2 ml/h,bolus dose 1 ml,lockout interval 15 min)after operation and VAS score was maintained at≤2.The requirement for vasoactive drugs during operation and in PACU,PACU stay length,and consumption of analgesics and occurrence of nausea and vomiting within 24 h after operation were recorded.Results Compared with group Ⅰ,the requirement for all vasoaetive drugs during operation and for esmolol,urapidil and labetalol in PACU was significantly reduced,PACU stay length Was significantly shortened,and the consumption of analgesics and incidence of nausea and vomiting were significantly reduced in group Ⅱ(P<0.01).Conclusion Ultrasound-guided lower extremity nerve block combined with general anesthesia with laryngeal mask airway provides better emcacy with fewer complications and less consumption of postoperative analgesics than general anesthesia with endotracheal tube in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
9.The value of multimodal MRI in preoperative staging and grading of endometrial carcinoma
Linlin WANG ; Bin GAO ; Chunhua XIA
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(7):1047-1051
Objective To analyze the imaging features of endometrial carcinoma derived from multimodal MRI.Methods MRI scan was performed in 45 patients with biopsy-proved endometrial carcinoma,including conventional MRI,diffusion weighted imaging(DWI),dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI),and time-signal curve (TIC).Results The diagnosis rate of DCE-MRI combined with DWI was 93.3%, and that of conventional MRI was 77.8%.Tumor differentiation was negatively correlated with ADC and rADC, and significant difference was found between G2 and G3 as well as G1 and G3 (both P<0.05).There was no significant difference between G1 and G2 (P>0.05).Of the 45 cases, 43 showed TIC type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ, and 2 showed TIC type Ⅲ, while the normal myometrium was mainly type Ⅲ curve.The difference of signal intensity of each phase (D), and enhancement rate (ER) of the lesions were lower than those of the normal myometrium.The difference was statistically significant at the phase of >30 s(P<0.05),the peak time of the former was (50±10) s.Conclusion Multimodal MRI is of great value in preoperative staging and grading of endometrial carcinoma.
10.Social function cognition for bedside care service at patient's home in the residents aged over 55 years in Jingshan Community of Bering
Kai WANG ; Linlin NIU ; Hong ZHENG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2002;0(02):-
Objective An investigation on social function cognition for bedside care service at patient's home was conducted in the residents aged over SS years in Jingshan Community,Dongcheng District,Beijing,to lay a scientific basis for provision of it.Methods Ninety-seven residents aged over 55 years were selected from 58 families with systematic sampling in Jingshan Community by a questionnaire interview,including history of illness,income,medical expense,awareness of bedside service at patient's home,etc.Results Totally,98.9 % of the residents suffered from at least one kind of chronic disease,98.9 % of them never received bedside care service at their homes,94.9% of them only knew a little of such kind of health care service,91.85% of them knew some social function of it,and 84.5 % of them did not know the criteria of payment for the service.Conclusions Publicity of bedside care service at patient' s home should be strengthened,focusing on its social function,inexpensiveness,convenience,etc.Function of bedside service should be perfected further,with quality care,to make it an important part of community health care.