1.Ultrasound-guided application of cervical plexus nerve block in radiofrequency ablation of thyroid and parathyroid benign lesions
Chun YAO ; Linli CHEN ; Meilin TU ; Chengzhong PENG ; Jie YAO ; Jianfeng BAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2018;27(4):314-317
Objective To investigate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block in radiofrequency ablation of thyroid and parathyroid benign lesions . Methods One hundred and twenty-five patients with thyroid nodules or hyperparathyroidism , who were undergone ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation ,were randomly assigned to receive either ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block or local infiltration anesthesia ,and the pain grading was evaluated by numerical rating scale ( NRS ) . The anesthetic dosage and the effect of thermal ablation surgery of ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block anesthesia and local anesthesia were compared . Results The anesthetic dosage in ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block was lower than that in local infiltration anesthesia( t = 17 .681 , P < 0 .05) . The pain grading of ultrasound-guided cervical plexus block was lower than that of local infiltration anesthesia( χ2 = 33 .738 , P < 0 .05) . Conclusions Ultrasound-guided cervical plexus nerve block has lower anesthetic dosage and pain grading in the radiofrequency ablation of thyroid and parathyroid benign lesions ,which may be widely applied in clinical .
2.Expression and significance of programmed death ligand 1 and programmed death 1 in colorectal cancer complicated by schistosomiasis
Duoshan NIU ; Meilin XU ; Jie YANG ; Feng YAO ; Qiaofan XIA
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(1):53-57
Objective:To investigate the expression and significance of programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) and programmed death 1 (PD-1) in colorectal cancer complicated by schistosomiasis.Methods:A total of 134 patients with colorectal cancer who received treatment in Xuancheng People's Hospital during 2014-2021 were included in this study. These patients consisted of 74 patients with colorectal cancer combined with schistosomiasis (patient group) and 60 patients with only colorectal cancer (control group). The expression of PD-L1 and PD-1 in colorectal cancer tissue was detected by an immunohistochemical method. The differences in PD-L1 and PD-1 expression were compared between the two groups. The relationships between PD-L1 and PD-1 expression and clinical pathological characteristics were determined.Results:The positive expression rates of PD-L1 and PD-1 in cancer cells and interstitial lymphocytes were 55.4% and 60.8% respectively in the patient group and they were 35.0% and 40.0% respectively in the control group. The positive expression rates of PD-L1 and PD-1 were significantly higher in the patient group than the control group ( χ2 = 5.55, 5.74, both P < 0.05). The expressions of PD-L1 and PD-1 in the patient group were correlated with lymph node metastasis and high tumor-node-metastasis stage ( P < 0.05). Conclusion:PD-L1 and PD-1 are highly expressed in colorectal cancer complicated by schistosomiasis and are related to their invasive behavior. PD-1/PD-L1 singaling pathway may be involved in the molecular mechanism underlying the occurrence and development of colorectal cancer complicated by schistosomiasis. Blocking PD-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway may be a new strategy for immunotherapy of colorectal cancer complicated by schistosomiasis.
3.The distributions and clinical characteristics of pathogenic bacteria in severe acute pancreatitis patients with the secondary infection
Yao WANG ; Youjian ZHANG ; Meilin YE ; Min WANG ; Xia CHEN ; Yan PENG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2017;33(22):3773-3776
Objective To explore the distributions and clinical characteristics of pathogenic bacteria in SAP patients with secondary infection.Methods We collected clinical data from SAP patients with secondary infection,to analyze the source of samples,pathogenic bacteria and its resistance to commonly used antimicrobial agents.Results (1) Samples Source:A total of 156 positive specimens were obtained,with the largest number from sputum samples (46.79%);The blood samples (70.59%) were collected most within 1 week,sputum samples (64.38%) from 1 week to 2 weeks,and pancreatic necrotic tissues or peripancreatic fluid samples (51.79%) after 3 weeks,with statistically significant differnces.(2) Pathogenic bacteria:156 strains were isolated including 86 strains (55.13%) of gram-negative bacteria (55.13%),of which acinetobacter baumannii and escherichia coli were the most commonly seen,followed by gram-positive bacteria of 41 strains (26.28%),and then fungus of 27 strains (18.59%).(3) Drug resistance:There was a high tolerance rate of commonly used antimicrobial agents,and the drug resistance rate of cinetobacter baumannii to carbapenems antibiotics was 88.00%.Conclusions SAP combined with secondary infection is mainly caused by gram-negative bacteria,and there is a high proportion of multidrug-resistant bacteria.Selecting suitable antimicrobial agents according to bacterial culture is beneficial for the early control of infections.
4.Study on ingredients of essential oils of Curcuma wenyujin extracted by supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction and steam distillation.
Hong-Xia LI ; Tie-Yao YANG ; Tian-Liang YANG ; Fa-Huan GE ; Wei-San PAN ; Xing-Gang YANG ; Ji-Min CHEN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2006;31(17):1445-1446
OBJECTIVETo compare the ingredients of essential oils of Curcuma wenyujin extracted by supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction and by steam distillation.
METHODGC-MS was applied in this experiment.
RESULTThe ingredients and physical and chemical properties of essential oils of C. wenyujin extracted by supercritical-CO2 fluid extraction and by steam distillation are similar.
CONCLUSIONSupercritical-CO2 fluid extraction is better than steam distillation in extraction time, power consumption, recovery and purity.
Carbon Dioxide ; Chromatography, Supercritical Fluid ; methods ; Curcuma ; chemistry ; Oils, Volatile ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Plants, Medicinal ; chemistry ; Rhizome ; chemistry ; Volatilization
5.Mental health services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a WHO-FICs-based study
Shaopu WANG ; Yaru YANG ; Zhuoying QIU ; Jian YANG ; Meilin YAO ; Hongwei SUN ; Min ZOU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(9):993-1003
ObjectiveTo systematically analyze the typical mental health conditions and psychological disorders of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), to construct a mental health service system and psychological interventions to these mental health conditions of children with IDD . MethodsBased on the framework of the World Health Organization Family International Classifications (WHO-FICs), the mental health conditions and related functioning were analyzed, and the mental health service framework and proposed mental health interventions were constructed.There were six main categories of mental health conditions for children with IDDConclusionThis study systematically analyzed the typical mental health status and related psychological functional impairments of children with IDD. Based on the World Health Organization health service system, a mental health service framework for children with IDD was constructed. Referring to the WHO's continuum of health services, a system of psychological intervention methods for children with IDD was established. Furthermore, the WHO-FICs were used to describe and code the functions of children with IDD, and the ICHI-β3 was applied to code and analyze the related psychological interventions. Resultsmood disorders (anxiety and depression), behavioral disorders (disruptive disorders and challenging behaviors, aggressive behaviors), traumatic disorders (post-traumatic stress disorder), mental disorders (schizophrenia), suicide and self-harm, and learning disabilities (developmental learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Mental health services for children with IDD involved in six dimensions: leadership and governance, fundraising, human resources, service delivery, mental health technologies, and information and research. Mental health services went through the continuum of health services from prevention, treatment, rehabilitation to health promotion. We delivered mental health services for children with IDD in three aspects: identifying and diagnosing mental health problems or conditions, analyzing the main factors caused mental health problems, and analyzing the environmental factors. Mental health service interventions mainly covered five categories: antidepressants, psychotherapy, stress management training, physical exercise training, healthy lifestyle education, consultation and support. Children with IDD may obtain the mental health services in hospitals, rehabilitation institutions, community and school settings.
6.Development of a practical innovation course for biological engineering major under the background of Engineering Education Certification.
Lingtian WU ; Jinnan WU ; Yibo ZHU ; Delei XU ; Meilin ZHAO ; Luye YAO ; Hong JI
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2021;37(12):4455-4464
According to the teaching philosophy of the outcome-based education, this study elaborates the development of a practical innovation course for biological engineering major after five runs of teaching practice and continuous improvement. It mainly includes the methods for selection of teaching subjects, implementation of teaching process, process assessment, evaluation and improvement. Based on the performance and achievements of three grades of students majored in bioengineering, we found that the logic and methods of the practical innovation course could greatly stimulate the motivation of students for learning, as well as their scores. Therefore, the logic and methods described in this study may serve as a reference for the reforms of practical training courses of engineering major under the background of Engineering Education Certification.
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7.Effects on vibration perception threshold and the quality of life in the patients of high-risk diabetic foot treated with the pestle needling therapy.
Jing WANG ; Meilin ZHANG ; Fang WANG ; Yunting LUO ; Yu WANG ; Ruihan LIU ; Yu ZOU ; Wenhua GONG ; Yao WANG ; Yue XIAO
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2018;38(12):1255-1260
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effects of the pestle needling therapy on the vibration perception threshold (VPT) and the quality of life (QOL) in the patients of high-risk diabetic foot.
METHODS:
A total of 132 patients of high risk diabetic foot were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 66 cases in each one. In the control group, the routine treatment and nursing for diabetes were applied. In the observation group, on the base of the treatment as the control group, the pestle needling therapy was used at , , , Zusanli (ST 36), Yongquan (KI 1), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Taixi (KI 3). The intervention with the pestle needling therapy was given once every day, consecutively for 4 weeks. The follow-up visit was conducted in 3 months and 6 months after the intervention. Vibration perception threshold (VPT) was observed before and after intervention in the two groups. Separately, before intervention, at the end of intervention, 3 months after intervention and 6 months after intervention, the type 2 diabetes mellitus quality life scale (DMQLS), the revised edition was adopted to compare the QOL between the two groups. The effects were evaluated in the two groups.
RESULTS:
After intervention, the VPT and QOL were all improved in the two groups (<0.01, <0.05). In the observation group, after intervention, VPT at the first toes and the dorsum of the feet was lower than the control group at the same time point (all <0.01). In the observation group, the total scores and the score of each dimension item in the DMQLS of the revised edition were all lower than the control group correspondently at the end of intervention, 3 months after intervention and 6 months after intervention (<0.01, <0.05). The repeated ANOVA results showed that the differences were significant in the total scores and the score of each dimension in the aspects of time, inter-group and interaction effect (<0.01, <0.05). The total scores and score of each dimension item in the DMQLS were lower than those the earlier time point (<0.01, <0.05). The total effective rate was 100.0% in the observation group, which was superior to 95.1% (59/62) in the control group (<0.05).
CONCLUSION
The pestle needling therapy reduces the foot VPT and improves the sensory nerve function of the foot and the QOL in the patients of high-risk diabetic foot.
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8.GLUT1-targeted Nano-delivery System for Active Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine:A Review
Hua ZHU ; Huimin LUO ; Si LIN ; Bingbing WANG ; Jinwei LI ; Liba XU ; Miao ZHANG ; Fengfeng XIE ; Long CHEN ; Meilin LI ; Lu LU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):270-280
Tumor cells use glycolysis to provide material and energy under hypoxic conditions to meet the energy requirements for rapid growth and proliferation, namely the Warburg effect. Even under aerobic conditions, tumor cells mainly rely on glycolysis to provide energy. Therefore, glucose transporter protein 1(GLUT1), which is involved in the process of glucose metabolism, plays an important role in tumorigenesis, development and drug resistance, and is considered to be one of the important targets in the treatment of malignant tumors. In recent years, research on tumor glucose metabolism has gradually become a hot spot. It has been shown that various factors are involved in the regulation of tumor energy metabolism, among which the role of GLUT1 is the most critical. In this paper, the authors reviewed the latest research progress of GLUT1-targeted traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) active ingredient nano-delivery system in tumor therapy, aiming to reveal the feasibility and effectiveness of this system in the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. The GLUT1-targeted TCM active ingredient nano-delivery system can overcome the bottleneck of the traditional targeting strategy as well as the high-permeability long retention(EPR) effect. In summary, the authors believe that the GLUT1-targeted TCM active ingredient nano-delivery system provides a new strategy for targeted treatment of tumors and has a broad application prospect in tumor prevention and treatment.
9.Systematic implementation of World Health Organization rehabilitation competency framework in rehabilitation: conceptual framework, approaches and application
Zhuoying QIU ; Kin Fun Joseph KWOK ; Hongwei SUN ; Shicai WU ; Jun LV ; Meilin YAO ; Guoxiang WANG ; Fubing QIU ; Yan LU ; Guangxu XU ; Linhong JI ; Qi JING ; Di CHEN ; Chuanping HAO ; Anqiao LI ; Shaopu WANG ; Xiaofei XIAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(3):265-274
Objective To systematically analyze the World Health Organization Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF) theoretical framework, methodology and its application in the field of rehabilitation.Methods We systematically analyzed RCF conceptual framework and key characteristics, and discussed how to apply the RCF in the fields of human resource planning, education program and curriculum system, and vocational competency standards and certification criteria for rehabilitation human resources.Results The RCF encompasses five domains, naming practice, professionalism, learning and development, management and leadership, and research. Rehabilitation professionals' performance is the result of the interaction of their core values and beliefs, competencies, activities, knowledge, and skills. The RCF can be used to plan rehabilitation human resources, establish competency-based rehabilitation education programs and curriculum systems, and develop competency certification standards and licensure accreditation standards.Conclusion This study analyzed background, content and implementation framework of RCF, and systematically discussed the theories and methods related to how to use the RCF to construct national rehabilitation human resources development plans, develop rehabilitation education programs and curriculum systems based on the RCF, and establish certification and assessment standards for rehabilitation human resources.