1.The Value of CT Double Windows Technique in the Location of Lung X-ray Knife
Wei DING ; Xuemei MENG ; Wu QI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(10):-
Objective To approach the value of CT double windows technique in the location of lung X-ray knife.Methods The varying window width(W),window center(C) of peripheral type carcinoma of lung and their error were deltermined.The best double window was chosen and the clinical matherial was analysed.Results (1)The biggest error among different widow widths measuring foci was 7 mm.(2)The best double windows in the location of lung X-ray knife were W1 120~180,C1-700,W2 350,C2 15.(3)34 cases of lung carcinoma were observed with double windows,the outline of foci was contiuous and clear in the 15 cases of peripheral type carcinoma of lung and 8 cases of central type carcinoma of lung without hilum infiltration(67.6%),the inner outline of foci was disappear but could be remedied by mediastinum window in 11 cases of central type carcinoma of lung with hilum infiltration. Conclusion The double widows technique is provied with accuracy and without lack fidelity,and could reflect more condition of peritumour infiltration,it is clear superior to single display technique.
2.Significance of preoperative carbohydrate loading and postoperative enteral nutrition in patients with gastric cancer operation
Lianghui LI ; Qi LUO ; Liyu WEI ; Minjun MENG ; Songen ZHANG
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 1997;0(03):-
Objective: To explore the clinical significance of combination preoperative carbohydrate loading and postoperative enteral nutrition in patients with gastric cancer during perioperative period. Methods: 70 patients were randomly divided into group A(preoperative fasting + postoperative EN,n = 23),group B(preoperative carbohydrate loading + postoperative TPN,n = 23) and group C(preoperative carbohydrate loading + postoperative EN,n = 20).After operation,insulin sensitivity,nutritional status,immune function and clinical outcome were compared among three groups. Results: Compared with the other two groups in insulin sensitivity,nutritional status,immune function and clinical outcome,the group C was better and different(P
3.Quality control points in novelty assessment of medical literature
Meng ZHANG ; Fangwei LI ; Fengqing QI ; Wei HE
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2013;(12):64-66
The quality control in novelty assessment of medical literature was analyzed in terms of its strict process, improvement of its staff literacy, and perfection of information resources, with certain suggestions put for-ward its quality control .
4.Preparation and Identification of Monoclonal Antibody Against Cloxacillin
Lin WANG ; Meng-Wen QI ; Cai-Wei FENG ; Li-Li MENG ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(02):-
CX-conjugated antigen(BSA-CX) were produced by methods of EDC.The spleen cells of BALB/C mouse immunized by BSA-CX were fused with SP2/0 plasmacytoma cells using PEG4000,and selected cultured with HAT and HT medium.A hybridoma cell line of 2H8-B1-F4 was secreened for specificity to CX,and cloned by limited dilution method for 3 times,which secrete high affinity and stable monoclonal antibodies against CX with indirect ELISA. The antibody was characterized by IgG1 isotype, the titers of antibody in cell supernatant and ascites were 1∶1000 and 1∶4?10~5,respectively.The mAb against CX was selective toward dicloxacillin, oxacillin with cross-reactivity of about 19.6% and 21.3%,which can be used to detect CX residues by competitive ELISA.
5.Relevant Factor Analysis for Acquired Swallowing Disorders in Adult Patients After Cardiac Surgery
Kejian HU ; Meng ZHOU ; Tao LIANG ; Qi WANG ; Jialin LIU ; Meng YU ; Yanyan WEI ; Li SHI
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(8):793-796
Objective: To explore the relevant factors of acquired swallowing disorders in adult patients after cardiac surgery. Methods: A Jiatian water swallowing screening test was conducted for adult patients after cardiac surgery in our hospital from 2015-03 to 2015-09. There were 32 patients with acquired swallowing disorder deifned as Case group and meanwhile 420 patients without swallowing disorder at the same word deifned as Control group. Non-conditional Logistic regression analysis was applied to study the relevant factors for acquired swallowing disorders. Results: The overall incidence of acquired swallowing disorders was 7.08%. Multi Logistic regression analysis presented that duration of endotracheal intubation (OR=1.060,P<0.001), pre-operative arrhythmia (OR=2.780,P=0.019), NYHA grade (OR=1.789, P=0.033) and Euroscore (OR=1.216,P=0.040) were the relevant factors for the occurrence of acquired swallowing disorders in adult patients after cardiac surgery. Conclusion: Medical professionals should pay special attention to patients with above mentioned risk features at post-operative drinking to reduce the complications of acquired swallowing disorders.
6.A study on cells proliferation and invasiveness of Hep-2 inhibited by RNA interference mediated PIK3CA gene silencing
Shengcai WANG ; Jugao FANG ; Xin NI ; Zhigang HUANG ; Qi WANG ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Wei ZHANG ; Qi ZHONG ; Hong WANG ; Lingzhao MENG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To observe the effects of RNA interference mediated PIK3CA gene silencing on the proliferation and invasiveness of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma(LSCC) cells, and investigate the feasibility of PIK3CA gene as a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of LSCC. METHODS The lentiviral vector system expressing short hairpin RNA targeting PIK3CA gene(PIK3C-shRNA)was constructed and transfected subsequently into Hep-2 cells mediated by liposome in vitro. The expression of PIK3CA gene was detected by real-time RT-PCR and Western blot respectively. The proliferation of Hep-2 cells was measured by MTT, colony formation, and cell growth curve. The invasive power was determined by Boyden chamber model in vitro. RESULTS The lentiviral vector system expressing short hairpin PIK3CA- shRNA was constructed successfully. Compared with the control groups, the mRNA and protein expression of PIK3CA were significantly down-regulated(75% and 70% respectively)in the experimental group (P
7.The clinical and echocardiography features of basal septal hypertrophy
Lei GAO ; Ying YANG ; Baowei ZHANG ; Litong QI ; Wei MA ; Lei MENG ; Yong HUO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2015;(5):369-372
Objective To explore the prevalence and clinical and echocardiography features of the basal septal hypertrophy(BSH).Methods Clinical and echocardiography data of 1 056 elderly population in an urban community of Beijing were analyzed.BSH was defined as the thickness of basal interventricular septum ≥1.4 cm and basal septal/mid septal ≥1.3.Data were compared between BSH and non-BSH,and the risk factors of BSH were evaluated.Results The prevalence of BSH in this population was 7.39%(95%CI:5.8%-9.0%).BSH was not associated with current cardiovascular diseases (P >0.05).Its correlates in logistic analysis included male,diabetes mellitus,small end diastolic left ventricular dimension and abnormal left ventricular diastolic function (P <0.05),with OR 0.49(0.29,0.83),1.99(1.18,3.37),2.24 (1.35,3.72),0.39(0.26,0.59),and 1.96(1.01,3.81),respectively.Conclusions BSH is common in elderly community population and not associated with cardiovascular diseases.Its risk factors included male, obesity,diabetes mellitus,small end diastolic left ventricular dimension and abnormal left ventricular diastolic function.
8.Relationship of left atrial size and phasic function in hypertension
Ying YANG ; Baowei ZHANG ; Litong QI ; Wei MA ; Lei MENG ; Yong HUO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2013;22(12):1013-1016
Objective To evaluate the relationship of left atrial (LA) size and phasic function in hypertension (HT).Methods Data of 589 HT patients in an urban community of Beijing was analyzed.LA global longitudinal strain in late diastole (Sa),early diastole (Se),and total strain (Stot =Sa + Se),strain rate in late diastole (SRa),systole (SRs),and early diastole (SRe) were measured using off-line speckletracking echocardiography analyzing software,and were compared among groups (normal,mild,moderate and severe enlargement) divided by LA volume index.Results LA reservoir parameters[Stot:(21.4 ± 5.8)%,(20.8±5.4)%,(19.7±4.5%),(17.8±7.4)%,P =0.012;SRs:(1.1±0.3)s-1,(1.0±0.3)s-1,(1.0 ±0.2)s-1,(0.9 ±0.3)s-1,P =0.001] and contraction parameters[Sa:(11.7±4.0)%,(11.1 ± 3.3)%,(9.9±2.6)%,(8.9±4.5)%,P<0.001;SRa:(1.6±0.6)s-1,(1.4±0.4)s 1,(1.3±0.4)s-1,(1.1 ± 0.6)s 1,P < 0.001] deteriorated from normal to severe enlarged LA groups,while conduit parameters (Se and SRe) had no difference (P >0.05).Conclusions LA enlargement in HT associated with deteriorated reservoir and contraction function and unaffected conduit function.
9.Study on non-thyroidal illness syndrome in patients with coronary artery disease
Junwei WANG ; Ying REN ; Lianxi LI ; Qi SHAO ; Cuichun ZHAO ; Zhigang LU ; Meng WEI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;31(1):47-51
Objective To determine the prognostic significance of non-thyroidal illness syndrome(NTIS) and FT3 on long-term all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with coronary artery disease(CAD).Methods A total of 1 354 patients underwent coronary angiograhy and participated in the study.After screening,984 patients with CAD were enrolled finally and divided into NTIS group and euthyroid group.The admitted patients were also classified into Tertile 1-3 groups based on FT3 value.The relationship of long-term all-cause and cardiovascular mortality with FT3 was investigated by multivariate Cox regression analysis.Results 129 out of 984 patients had NTIS.As FT3 value decreased,both long-term all-cause mortality (Tertile 1 group 9.6%,Tertile 2 group 11.5%,Tertile 3 group 20.9%,P<0.01) and cardiovascular mortality (Tertile 1 group 4.5 %,Tertile 2 group 7.2%,Tertile 3 group 11.0%,P<0.01) gradually increased.After adjusting for all factors,FT3 (HR =0.614,95% CI 0.439-0.859)was independently associated with long-term all-cause mortality.FT3 (HR =0.605,95% CI 0.370-0.986)was also a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality.Conclusion NTIS exists in patients with CAD without myocardial infarction.FT3 reduction is an independent risk factor for long-term all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with CAD.
10.The study on the expression of NF-κB in tumor associated inflammatory tissues in patients with adamantinomatous craniopharyngima
Guanglong HUANG ; Songtao QI ; Jia LI ; Jun PAN ; Baoguo LIU ; Wei MENG ; Yongming ZHANG ; Luxiong FANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2010;36(1):39-42
Objective To investigate Nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) expression in tumor associated inflammation in patients with adamantinomatous craniopharyngima..Methods Fifty-four patients (31 male and 23 female) with craniopharyngioma from 3 to 66 years of age were recruited from May 2004 to March 2006.NF-κB and Osteopontin (OPN) expression in human craniopharyngiomas were detected using immunohistochemical staining.High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a systemic marker of inflammation, was examined in patients' tumor hydatid fluid, cerebrospinal fluid and serum.Results NF-κB expression was significantly increased in the adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma.Spearman;s correlation analysis demonstrated that NF-κB expression was associated with OPN expression.The hs-CRP level was also increased in the tumor hydatid fluid (4.28±0.90 mg/mL), cerebrospinal fluid (0.035±0.006 mg/mL) and serum (1.72±0.54 mg/mL) in patients with adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma.Conclusions NF-kappa B is closely associated with tumor associated inflammation which further mediates adhesion of tumor to surrounding important structures in patients with adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma.