1.Effect of continue nursing care post-discharge on the treatment effectiveness of gastric ulcer in active phase
Mingqiong YOU ; Yan PAN ; Meihua YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(13):985-988
Objective To investigate the effect of continue nursing care post-discharge on the treatment effectiveness of gastric ulcer in active phase, and to facilitate the nursing quality. Methods A total of 163 patients with gastric ulcer were divided into control group including 80 cases and observation group including 83 cases randomly by hospitalization order. Routine nursing care was administrated on the two groups of patient's duration of hospital stay equally, but continue nursing care was administrated on the observation group patients exceptionally. The treatment outcome and intervention effect of the two groups were compared at the end of study. Results The overall cure rates of the control the observation group patients were 63.75%(30/80) and 81.93%(68/83), the eradication rates of helicobacter pylori (Hp) were 86.25%(69/80) and 96.39%(80/83), the medication compliance scores of Morisky were 3.69 ± 1.34 and 6.71 ± 1.57, the quality scores of life instruments for chronic were 67.81 ± 7.10 and 86.34 ± 6.83 respectively at the end of follow-up period. There were significant differences in the above indicators (χ2=6.830,5.330,t=13.199,16.977,P<0.05 or 0.01). Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the cure period of the observation group was significantly shorter than that of the control group (χ2=20.446,P<0.05). Conclusions The continue nursing care post-discharge has positive effect on the treatment of active gastric ulcer, and it should be recommended in clinical application.
2.Effect of granulocyt e colony-stimulating factor and its receptor on the proliferation and tyrosinase activity of human melanocytes
Meihua ZHOU ; Xue LI ; Di WU ; Wenyuan ZHU ; Yan LU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2012;45(8):564-568
Objective To measure the expression of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (G-CSFR) in human melanocytes and to evaluate the biologic effect of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (rhG-CSF) on human melanocytes.Methods Melanocytes were obtained from circumcision specimens of healthy males,and neutrophils were isolated from heparin-andcoagulated peripheral blood of healthy human followed by a primary culture.Then,the melanocytes in third passage were cultured with or without the presence of various concentrations (200,400,600,800 μg/L) of rhG-CSF for 72 hours.The growth and morphology of melanocytes were observed.Flow cytometry was performed to detect the expression of G-CSFR in untreated human melanocytes,neutrophils and erythroleukemia cells (HEL 92.1.7).Western blot and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) were carried out to measure the expression of G-CSFR protein and mRNA respectively in the neutrophils,HEL 92.1.7 cells,treated or untreated human melanocytes.Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay was performed to evaluate the proliferation,and dopa-oxidation assay to estimate the tyrosinase activity,of treated melanocytes.Results The expression rate of G-CSFR was 76.81% ± 10.70% in human melanocytes,significantly higher than that in the HEL 92.1.7 cells (2.53% ± 1.54%,P < 0.01 ),but lower than that in the neutrophils (85.76% ± 15.71%,P < 0.05).Both G-CSFR protein and mRNA were expressed in melanocytes,and there was no significant differences in the expression level of G-CSFR protein and mRNA among melanocytes treated with different concentrations of rhG-CSF (both P > 0.05).The expression levels of G-CSFR protein and mRNA in the melanecytes were significantly higher than those in the HEL 92.1.7 cells (both P < 0.01 ),but lower than those in the neutrophils (P < 0.05 or < 0.01 ).rhG-CSF at 200-800 μg/L displayed a significantly promotive effect on the proliferation of melanocytes (P < 0.01 or < 0.05 ),and the effect was in a dose-dependent manner when rhG-CSF ranged from 200 to 600 μg/L (P < 0.01 ).The rhG-CSF at 600 μg/L and 12-O-tetradecanoyl-phorbol-13-acetate (TPA) at 20 μg/L showed an equivalent effect on the proliferation of melanocytes (164.04% ± 13.0% vs.165.62% ± 10.6%,P > 0.05).However,rhG-CSF from 200 to 800 μg/L had no significant impact on the tyrosinase activity of melanocytes (all P > 0.05 ).Conclusions G-CSFR is expressed in human melanocytes. rhG-CSF can promote the proliferation of cultured human melanocytes,but has no obvious influence on the tyrosinase activity of melanocytes.
3.Mutagenesis of Thuja Essential Oil
Lu TANG ; Jin PENG ; Yan XIAO ; Yang CHEN ; Meihua BAO
China Pharmacist 2017;20(5):795-797
Objective: To evaluate the genetic toxicity of Thuja essential oil by salmonella reversion test (AMES test) and mammal micronucleus test.Methods: TA97, TA98, TA100 and TA102 were used in AMES test to evaluate the mutagenesis of Thuja essential oil.Mouse bone marrow micronucleus test was conducted to assess the chromosome toxicity of the drug.Results: Both in S9 present and absent situations, the numbers of reverse mutation of Thuja essential oil at different doses for the four strains were all less than 1-fold of that of solvent control, and the difference had no statistical significance (P>0.05), suggesting negative mutation.The micronucleus test indicated that Thuja essential oil had no influence on the rate of mouse bone marrow micronucleus (P>0.05).Conclusion: Thuja essential oil shows no obvious genetic toxicity.
4.Restrained Factors in Disposal of Medical Dispute about Nosocomial Infection
Meihua LAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Xiaoyuan SHI ; Fuxiang REN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the restrained factors in the disposal of medical dispute caused by nosocomial infection and try to find out the method to solve the problem. METHODS The several restrained factors in the disposal of medical dispute about nosocomial infection were enumerated and analyzed. RESULTS There are several restrained factors in the disposal of medical dispute about nosocomial infection according to law. First, nosocomial infection can not be died out, and medical dispute about nosocomial infection will exist for ever as a result of the specialty of supply of medical service. Secondly, current legal system construction of nosocomial infection management in our country is in the stage of being established and consummated step by step. Determinant criteria of medical negligence behavior are not perfect. Feasibility of part of the actual rules and standard in nosocomial infection is not good. Thirdly, collecting evidence is very difficult in some medical dispute caused by nosocomial infection . It is restricted by hospital condition, medical cost and medical documents. Because of the restrained factors mentioned above, when nosocomial infection occurs, medical workers concerned can not find or confirm the reason of infection in most cases. Then hospital has to compensate patients for loss in order to make concessions to avoid trouble. CONCLUSIONS We make following suggestions for the status. First, we should strengthen legal system construction about nosocomial infection, and safeguard both of hospital and patients′ interests . Secondly, insurance system of medical risk should be perfected. Thirdly, medical workers should abide by rules of operation. Fourthly, we can not hide the truth when nosocomial infection occurs. Fifthly, we must fulfil the "attention duty" in order to reduce medical dispute.
5.Comparison of RP-HPLC and CMIA Method in the Determination of Valproate in Plasma of Epileptic Pa-tients
Meihua GUO ; Yan CHEN ; Zhao QIAN ; Yanyan MA ; Xin HAI
China Pharmacist 2016;19(3):505-509,518
Objective:To determine the valproate concentration in plasma of epilepsy patients by HPLC, and compare with the re-sults of chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay ( CMIA) to evaluate the consistency of the two methods. Methods:HPLC and CMIA was respectively applied to determine the plasma concentration of valproate in 230 epileptic patients. The correlation of the two methods was studied by Passing-Bablok regression and Bland-Altman method. Results:The regression equation of the determination re-sults of HPLC (Y) and CMIA (X) was Y=1. 069 7X+2. 338 2 (R2 =0. 969, n=230), which showed promising correlation. Bland-Altman analysis showed that the consistency of the two methods was poor, and the values of HPLC were higher. Conclusion: HPLC and CMIA used for the determination of valproate plasma concentration show good correlation. However, the consistency is poor and there is system error. In the clinical treatment, adjustment and choice should be paid more attention.
6.Experimental Studies on Acute Oral Toxicity, Skin Irritation and Skin Allergy of Thuja Essential Oil
Jin PENG ; Lu TANG ; Yan XIAO ; Yang CHEN ; Meihua BAO
China Pharmacist 2016;19(7):1420-1422
Objective:To evaluate the acute oral toxicity , skin irritation and skin allergy of Thuja essential oil ( TEO) , and pro-vide experimental basis for the clinical use of TEO .Methods:The acute oral toxicity was measured by Horn ’ s assay .Totally 40 KM mice were divided into four groups and intragastrically administered with TEO at different dose of 21.50, 10.00, 4.64 and 2.15 g · kg-1 .After the 14-day observation, the death number and toxic manifestations were recorded and observed , and LD50 was calculated by checking the Horn's form of LD50 .The skin irritation test was performed on healthy adult white rabbits .Totally 9 rabbits were divid-ed into 3 groups randomly , and TEO at the concentration of 100%, 50%and 25%was painted on the skin of the rabbits .Edible vege-table oil was used as the negative control .The erythema and edema of the treated skin were evaluated and scored .Delayed skin hyper-sensitivity reaction was used to investigate the allergy of TEO .Totally 30 white guinea pigs were randomly divided into 3 groups:TEO group, the negative control (edible vegetable oil) and the positive group (1%2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene).After the intracutaneous in-duction stage and local induction stage , TEO was used to activate the hypersensitive reaction .The skin response was observed and scored after the 24-hour and 48-hour activation.Results:The mice in 21.50 g · kg-1 TEO treatment group were all dead , while only a part of the mice in 10.00 and 4.64 g · kg-1 TEO treatment groups were dead , and no mice died in 2.15 g · kg-1 TEO treatment group.According to the Horn's form of LD50 , LD50 of TEO was 9.26 g · kg -1 for male mice and 7.94 g · kg -1 for female mice.The results of skin irritation test indicated the strong irritation effects of TEO .However , the irritation of TEO was reduced after the dilution , and 25%TEO showed no irritation to the skin of rabbits .The results of delayed skin hypersensitivity reaction showed obvious erythema and edema induced by 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene , while no obvious erythema and edema were found in TEO treated guinea pigs , indi-cating non-allergic effect of TEO .Conclusion:TEO has strong skin irritation in rabbits , while no obvious oral toxicity in mice and skin allergy in guinea pigs .
7.Preparation and In Vitro Release of Curcumin Nanoparticles with A Novel Codendrimer as Stabilizer
Ran LI ; Yanna ZHAO ; Ting WANG ; Meihua HAN ; Xiangtao WANG ; Xueying YAN ; Yifei GUO
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(5):538-543
Objective To enhance the solubility and bioavailability of curcumin (CUR).Methods A novel curcumin nanoparticles were prepared.The CUR-PGD nanoparticles were prepared by the method of ultrasound precipitation combined with high-pressure homogenization using codendrimer PAMAM-co-0.25OEG (PGD) as stabilizer.The stability of CUR-PGD nanoparticles was measured in 0.9% sodium chloride solution,5% glucose, PBS and plasma.Results The drug loading capacity (DL%) of CUR-PGD nanoparticles was 41.2%, the solubility of CUR was increased to 1.5 mg·mL-1 (50 times of CUR bulk powder).The mean diameter of the nanoparticles was 438.0 nm with spherical morphology and the zeta potential was 41.4 mV.The nanoparticles was stable in 0.9% sodium chloride solution,5% glucose, PBS and plasma and there was no hemolytic phenomenon, which meant they were suitable for intravenous administration.The DSC and XRD spectra of CUR-PGD nanoparticles showed that the CUR was presented as crystal morphology in the nanoparticles.The CUR released from nanoparticles was detected in different releasing medium and presented obvious controlled release behavior.Conclusion PGD may be an effective stabilizer for the preparation of CUR-PGD nanoparticles and CUR-PGD nanoparticles are a promising drug delivery system for CUR application in clinic.
8.Comparison of HPLC and CMIA Method in Monitoring Concentration of Phenytoin in Epileptic Patients' Plasma
Jing LU ; Yan CHEN ; Meihua GUO ; Zhao QIAN ; Ting QU ; Lijuan DUAN ; Xin HAI
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(2):131-135
Objective To establish a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method for determining phenytoin concentration in epilepsy patients' plasma,and compare this method with chemiluminescence microparticle immunoassay (CMIA),and to evaluate the consistency of the two methods.Methods HPLC and CMIA methods were applied to determine the plasma concentration of phenytoin in 60 epileptic patients,respectively.The difference of results was analyzed by two-side paired t-test,and then the correlation and consistency of the two methods were investigated with Passing-Bablok regression and Bland-Altman method.Results There was no significant difference between the results of the two methods (P >0.05).The regression equation of the determination results by HPLC (Y) and CMIA (X) was Y=0.992 9X +0.143 7 (R2 =0.992 6,n =60),which indicated the correlation of the two methods was good.Bland-Altman analysis showed that the consistency of the two methods for determining was good.Conclusion HPLC and CMIA method in monitoring plasma concentration of phenytoin have good correlation and consistency.Both methods can be used for therapeutic drug monitoring of phenytoin.
9.Dynamic changes of insulin sensitivity in rats with fetal growth restriction
Yuhong GUAN ; Yan XING ; Xinli WANG ; Yunpu CUI ; Tongyan HAN ; Xiaomei TONG ; Meihua PIAO
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2011;14(4):221-226
Objective To investigate the regular pattern of dynamic changes of insulin sensitivity in fetal growth restriction (FGR) rats. Methods Twenty pregnant female rats were randomly divided into two groups as normal-protein group (NP) and low-protein group (LP), which respectively received normal protein diet (20% protein) and low protein diet (8% protein) during pregnancy. Weights of newborns were measured within 6 hours after birth, and the LP offspring whose birth weights were at least 2 standard deviations below the mean of NP offspring (≤2 standard deviations) were defined as FGR rats. At day 3, 7, 14, 30, 60 and 90 after birth, rats were fasted for 12 hours and then angular vein blood was collected to measure fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and fasting serum insulin (FINS) level. At 90 days of age, intraperitoneal glucose tolerance test (IPGTT)was performed; and blood triglyceride ( TG ), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( LDL-C ),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and glycosylated hemoglobin Alc (HbAlc) were measured. Insulin sensitivity was evaluated by FINS, insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), insulin sensitivity index (ISI) and IPGTT. Results (1) Birth weights of LP offspring [(4. 92 ± 0. 36) g]were significantly lower than those of NP ones [(6. 43 ± 0. 59) g] (t = 14. 73, P<0. 05). The incidence of FGR in LP was 88. 2% ; and for the male and female rats, the FGR rate was 94. 1% and 83. 1%, respectively. (2) FPG levels in the male FGR rats were significantly higher than in the NP from the age of 60 days [(9.38 ± 1.57) mmol/L vs (5. 58 ± 1.24) mmol/L] to 90 days [(8. 95 ±1.83) mmol/L vs (6. 21± 1.14) mmol/L] (t=-3. 291, P<0. 05), while FPG levels in female FGR rats increased significantly only at 90 days of age [(9. 08±1.65) mmol/L vs (6.73±0. 67) mmol/L](t=-3. 226,P<0. 05). FINS levels were significantly higher in FGR rats than in the NP from the age of 30 days (male FGR rats) or 60 days (female FGR rats) to 90 days (P<0. 05, respectively).Similarly, HOMA-IR was significantly higher in FGR rats than in the NP at the age of 30 days (male FGR rats) or 60 days (female FGR rats) to 90 days (P<0. 05, respectively). ISI in male FGR rats showed a reduction in comparison with the NP from the age of 30 to 90 days, while as to the female FGR rats it was significantly lower than in the NP only at 60 days of age and continued to 90 days (P<0. 05, respectively). IPGTT showed that after injection of glucose, blood glucose at all four points (from 0 min to 120 min) in both male and female FGR rats were higher than that in the NP (P<0. 05). (3) No significant difference was observed in TG, LDL-C and HDL-C at 90 days of age between the FGR rats and NP ones, while HbA1c in the male FGR rats was significantly higher than that in the NP [(7. 03±0. 54) % vs (4. 37±0. 64)%,t= -8. 028, P<0. 05]. Conclusions FGR rats are able to maintain glucose balance and normal insulin levels during their earlier age, while insulin sensitivity decreased from adolescence to adulthood. The change of insulin sensitivity is different between male and female FGR rats, and male FGR rats are more likely to develop insulin resistance.
10.Effects of folic acid and vitamin B12 on insulin resistance of fetal growth restriction rats
Hui ZHANG ; Yan XING ; Jin ZHANG ; Xinli WANG ; Meihua PIAO ; Xiaomei TONG ; Tongyan HAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2015;18(8):589-593
Objective To explore the effects of folic acid and vitamin B12 supplement in maternal lactation on insulin resistance in fetal growth restriction (FGR) in rat offspring.Methods Eighteen Sprague-Dawley female rats and male rats were used.Pregnant rats were randomly divided into two groups at 12 days:normal-protein group (NP,n=6) and low-protein group (LP,n=12).The were 84 FGR newborn pups in LP group (93.3%,84/90).Forty-eight FGR newborn pups were randomly selected and divided into two groups (24 in each group):intervention group and non-intervention group.The intervention group was fed with high folate and vitamin B12 in the diet;and non-intervention group and NP group were fed normal diet.All of the newborn pups were weaned at 21 days after birth and then fed with normal diet.At days 21,60 and 120 d after birth,eight pups were randomly selected from each group and fasting plasma glucose (FPG),fasting insulin (FINS),blood diglyceride (TG) and cholesterol (TC) were measured.The insulin resistance index (IRI) and insulin sensitivity index (ISI) were calculated to evaluate insulin sensitivity.Variance and Student-Newman-Keuls tests were used for statistical analysis.Results (1) The incidence of FGR:Birth weight of LP offspring [(4.44±0.58) g] was significantly lower than that of NP ones [(7.03±0.56) g] (t=15.75,P < 0.05).(2) FPG and FINS:at day 21 after birth,FPG of the non-intervention group,intervention group and NP group was (4.8±0.3),(4.8±0.4) and (4.6±0.3) mmol/L (F=0.57),respectively;FINS was (4.2± 0.2),(4.5 ±0.4) and (4.3 ±0.1) mU/L (F=0.31),respectively;and there was no significant difference among the three groups (both P > 0.05).At day 60,FPG of the three groups was (7.5±0.4),(6.9± 1.0) and (5.5±0.6) mmol/L (F=17.14);FINS was (14.7± 1.9),(10.7± 1.0) and (9.2± 0.7) mU/L (F=38.34),respectively.At day 120,FPG was (8.9±0.9),(8.0±0.8) and (6.4±0.7) mmol/L (F=21.60);FINS was (56.3±2.8),(38.2±2.5) and (33.1 ±2.8) mU/L (F=164.46).FPG and FINS were highest in the non-intervention group,and lowest in NP group,with significant differences among the three groups of pups (all P < 0.05).(3) IRI and ISI:at day 21,IRI of the non-intervention group,intervention group and the control group was 0.9±0.1,0.9±0.1 and 0.9±0.2 (F=0.49);ISI was-(3.0±0.7),-(3.0±0.1) and-(3.0±0.3) (F=0.69);and there was no significant difference among the three groups (both P > 0.05).At day 60,IRI of the three groups was 4.9±0.8,3.3±0.3 and 2.2±0.3 (F=49.48);ISI was-(4.7±0.2),-(4.3±0.1) and-(3.9±0.1) (F=63.47).At day 120,IRI of the three groups was 22.4±3.1,13.6±2.0 and 9.3±0.9 (F=75.15);ISI was -(6.2 ± 0.1),-(5.7 ± 0.1) and-(5.3 ± 0.1) (F=104.42);and there were significant differences among the three groups (all P < 0.05).(4) TC and TG:at day 21,TC of the non-intervention group,intervention group and the control group was (2.0±0.1),(2.0±0.1) and (2.0±0.1) mmol/L (F=0.10);TG was (0.75±0.1),(0.77±0.1) and (0.74±0.1) mmol/L (F=0.33);and there was no significant difference among the three groups (both P > 0.05).At day 60,TC of the three groups was (2.3 ± 0.1),(2.2 ± 0.1) and (2.0± 0.2) mmol/L (F=8.34);TG was (1.5 ± 0.2),(1.2±0.1) and (1.0±0.2) mmol/L (F=17.93).At day 120,TC was (2.4±0.2),(2.2±0.1) and (2.1 ±0.1) mmol/L (F=6.12);TG was (1.7±0.5),(1.2±0.3) and (l.0±0.1) mmol/L (F=9.80).The TC and TG were highest in the non-intervention group and the lowest in the control group;and there were significant differences among the three groups (all P < 0.05).Conclusion Supplementing folic acid and vitamin B12 in maternal lactation can improve in some extent insulin resistance in FGR rats,but not sufficient enough to completely repair glucose and lipid metabolism.