1.Correlation between CD40 -1C/T polymorphism and large artery atherosclerotic stroke
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012;20(3):177-181
Objective To investigate the correlation between CD40 gene promoter region - 1C/T polymorphism and carotid atherosclerotic plaques and large artery atherosclerotic stroke.Methods The subjects were the patients with acute large artery atherosclerotic stroke (patient group) and the patients without history of stroke (control group).The patient group was further divided into an unstable plaque subgroup,a stable plaque subgroup,and a plaque-free subgroup.Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) was used to detect CD40 - 1C/T polymorphism.Results A total of 170 patients with large artery atherosclerotic stroke (patient group) and 61 subjects without history of stroke (control group) were included.In the patient group,51 patients were in the unstable plaque subgroup,60 were in the stable plaque subgroup,and 59 were in the plaque-free subgroup.C allele frequency of the patient group was significantly higher than that of the comrol group (52.9% vs.38.5% ;x2 =7.466,P =0.006).In the patient group,C allele frequency of the unstable plaque subgroup (75.5%) was significantly higher than that of the stable plaque subgroup (53.3%),and both of them were significantly higher than that of the plaque-free subgroup (33.1% ) (the stable plaque subgroup vs.the plaque-free subgroup:x2 =9.970,P =0.002; the unstable plaque subgroup vs.the stable plaque subgroups:x2 =11.680,P =0.001; the unstable plaque subgroup vs.the plaque-free subgroup:x2 =39.532,P=0.000).Multivariate logistic regressive analysis showed that hypertension (OR9.513,95% CI 1.291 - 20.779; P =0.028),increased total cholesterol level (OR 4.235,95% CI 1.069 -19.034; P =0.032),increased low density lipoprotein level( OR 4.201,95% CI 1.803 - 9.672; P =0.001 )and C alleles (OR 1.759,95% CI 1.177 - 2.738; P =0.006) are the independent risk factors of large artery atherosclerotic stroke.Conclusions CD40 - 1C/T polymorphism is associated with the risks of carotid atherosclerotic plaque formation,unstable plaque and large artery atherosclerotic stroke; C allele may be a susceptibility factor for large artery atherosclerotic stroke.
2.KAI1, MMP9 in endometriosis sickness expression and significance
Xuemei ZHANG ; Fengying MA ; Lei LIANG ; Ding DING ; Lishu WU ; Meisong LU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2011;13(11):1473-1475
ObjectiveTo discuss the expression of tumor shift suppressor gene KAI1,matrix metal proteinase 9 (MMP-9) in endometriosis sickness in dystopia internal membrane and its significance.MethodsIn 53 patients and 30 healthy controls,the expression of KAI1,MMP-9 in the endometriosis was detected with immunohistochemistry SP method,and the relationship was analyzed.ResultsKAI1 had low expression in EMS patients,while MMP-9 was highly expressed.In the control group,KAI1 was highly expressed while MMP-9 lowly expressed,and the differences between two groups were remarkably significant (P <0.05).KAI1 and the MMP-9 expression showed negative correlation between two groups.Conclusions KAI1 and MMP-9 was negatively expressed in EMS,which may play a role in the EMS prognosis.KAI1 and MMP-9 may be served as the prognosis and monitor markers for EMS.
3.A retrospective study of colonoscopy and monitoring in 1 154 elders aged 75 years and over
Weiping DENG ; Shimin ZHENG ; Haozhang HUANG ; Zhigang ZENG ; Lishu XU ; Juan MA
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2020;39(2):197-200
Objective:To retrospectively analyze the clinical characteristics of elderly patients who received colonoscopy and to explore the clinical value of regular colonoscopy for the elderly.Methods:This was a retrospective cohort study.A total of 1 154 patients aged 75 years and over undergone colonoscopy in Guangdong General Hospital from January 2015 to March 2018 were enrolled and divided into three groups, including 605 cases aged 75-79 years, 527 cases aged 80-89 years and 22 cases aged 90 years and over.Detection rates of colorectal lesions by colonoscopy were recorded.The clinical value of annual colonoscopy on the detection of colorectal lesions in elderly patients 75 years and older were analyzed to assess the necessity for regular monitoring.Results:Overall, 569 cases(49.3%)underwent colonoscopy with sedation and 585 cases(50.7%)underwent colonoscopy without sedation.The total positive detection rate was 83.4%(962/1 154), and the main lesions were polyps(858 cases, 74.4%), including 605(52.4%)cases of adenomas.Among the three groups, gastrointestinal bleeding was the main cause for colonoscopy in the group aged 90 years and over, while abdominal discomfort, elevated immunological tumor markers and history of non-colon cancer were the main reasons for colonoscopy in the group aged 75-79 years( P<0.05). A total of 153 cases underwent annual colonoscopy.The detection rate of polyps and adenomas decreased in the second exam, but still higher than 40.0%. Conclusions:Colonoscopy is a safe and effective method for the elderly population aged 75 years and over.Polyps and adenomas are the most common lesions.Recurrence of polyps after colorectal cancer and polypectomy is common and it is necessary to receive colonoscopy regularly.
4.Epidemiological characteristics of students' injuries in Songjiang District of Shanghai
Xiuqin CHEN ; Huifen MA ; Ye RUAN ; Lishu HUANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(5):52-55
Objective To analyze the distribution characteristics of injuries among students in Songjiang district, Shanghai, and to provide data support for preventing injuries among students. Methods Data of injury cases among school students in Songjiang from 2017 to 2019 were collected from the National Injury Surveillance System (NISS), and the demographic characteristics, injury occurrence and clinical characteristics of injuries were analyzed. Results A total of 13 877 cases of injuries in school students were reported from 2017-2019, with a sex ratio of 1.94:1. The education level of the injured students was mainly primary school. The peak incidence months of student injuries were May (9.97%) and November (9.67%). Falls (50.83%) were the leading cause of student injuries, and the top three places of student injuries were at home (30.08%), in schools and public places (28.11%) and on roads/streets (22.97%). The top three activities at the time of the injury were leisure activities (34.62%), sports activities (18.50%), and taking transportation(17.68%). The top three injury types were bruise/scratch (42.94%), sprain/strain (28.67%) and sharps/bite/open injury (13.53%). The common injury parts were lower limbs (38.39%), head (27.82%) and upper limbs (24.88%). Conclusion The prevention of injuries in school students in Songjiang should focus on male students and low age students, and targeted injury prevention and control work for students of different ages should be carried out.