1.Quantitative determination of metoprolol by liquid chromatography mass spectrometry in rat plasma
Fan, ZHANG ; Meng-Xun, CUI ; Zhen-Qing, ZHANG
Bulletin of The Academy of Military Medical Sciences 2009;33(6):543-545
Objective:To establish a highly sensitive, rapid and selective liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) method for the determination of metoprolol in rat plasma.Methods:A simplified liquid-liquid extraction with acetidin was employed for the sample preparation. The separation was carried out on a Thermo ODS-C_(18)(5 μm,100 mm×2.1 mm).The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-methanol-water(20∶20∶60). Propranolol was used as the internal standard. The detection was performed on a liquid chromatography mass spectrometry by selected ion monitoring(SIM) scan mode electrospray ionization(ESI).Results and Conclusion:The range of calibration curve was 0.1-50 ng/ml and the limit of quantification was 0.1 ng/ml. The intra- and inter-day precision RSD was less than 15%.This method is sensitive, simple,rapid and suitable for the pharmacokinetic study of metoprolol.
2.Color Doppler flow imaging and CD34, VEGF immunohistochemical study of the solid thyroid nodules
Bo ZHANG ; Yuxin JIANG ; Quancai CUI ; Qing DAI ; Qing ZHANG ; Wenbo LI ; Meng YANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2010;19(8):697-700
Objective To evaluate angiogenesis of the benign and malignant solid thyroid nodules with color Doppler ultrasound and immunohistochemistry staining. Methods Fifty-six solid thyroid nodules in 55 patients (28 papillary thyroid cancer, 23 goiter, 4 adenoma, 1 Hashimoto' s disease) were observed before surgery with color Doppler ultrasound. Pathological specimens of paraffin-embedded were immunohistochemically stained with CD34 and VEGF antibody. Results There were significant differences between the benign and malignant thyroid nodules in vascular morphology and regional rich blood flow. The irregular or less irregular vessels were found in 75 % of the malignant nodules. Regional rich blood flow or suspicious regional rich blood flow were found in 64. 3% of malignant nodules. The regular vessels were found in 89. 3% of the benign nodules, non-regional rich blood flow was found in 71.4% of the benign nodules. The number of CD34 in malignant lesions [(37.31 ± 11.55)/HP] was significantly higher than benign lesions [(29. 02 ± 8.32)/HP, P = 0.04]. There was a significantly difference of VEGF expression between the benign and malignant nodules which was higher in malignant nodules than in benign nodules(P < 0.01). Conclusions Compared with the benign nodules, the vessles in malignant thyroid nodules were irregular,the distribution of vessles was asymmetry and angiogenesis was active.
3.Optimization of electroporation parameters in HL-60 cells for STIM1 siRNA interference during its differentiation.
Hai-Yang CHEN ; Wen-Ying ZOU ; Cui-Hua XIE ; Xiao-Jing MENG ; Chun-Qing CAI
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2011;27(4):497-499
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
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drug effects
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genetics
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Dimethyl Sulfoxide
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pharmacology
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Electroporation
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methods
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HL-60 Cells
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Humans
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Membrane Proteins
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genetics
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Neoplasm Proteins
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genetics
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RNA Interference
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RNA, Small Interfering
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genetics
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Stromal Interaction Molecule 1
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Transfection
4.Efficiency characteristics and changes of county hospitals
Xiaowan WANG ; Yueying CUI ; Ruihua FENG ; Jian LI ; Qing QIAN ; Meng LI
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;(6):13-20
Objectives:To study efficiency characteristics and changes of county hospitals based on data envel-opment analysis model from 2008 to 2012 . Methods:A three-stage DEA model which can exclude the external envi-ronment variable on its efficiency is also added along with the C2 R and BC2-DEA traditional model. Results: From 2008 to 2012, the technical efficiency value was ranging between 0. 723 and 0. 681 in county hospitals, the pure technical efficiency was 0 . 785~0 . 771 and the scale efficiency value scaled between 0 . 908 and 0 . 897 . These values showed a low efficiency, but had annually improved. This reflects that the new health care reform policies have played an important role in improving county hospitals efficiency. Development of medical service ability is behind the development of hospital scale. How to improve the service and management capabilities has gradually become a major direction to improve the county hospital efficiency.
5.Some Approaches for the Selective Isolation of Rare Actinomycetes
Wei XIAO ; Ming-Gang LI ; Xiao-Long CUI ; Yi-Qing LI ; Meng-Liang WEN ;
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
The focus of microbiologists has moved to the rare actinomycetes.For selective isolation of rare actinomycetes that all play the important role in bioactive compounds,the approaches which involve the methods using gellan gum and flooding solution、 rehydration-centrifugation(RC)、 extremely high frequency radiation(EHF)、 bacteriophage and sucrose-gradient centrifugation were introduced in this paper.
6.Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitude, and behavior of young migrant workers in Shanghai
Li DU ; Meng-qing CUI ; Li-ping ZHU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(7):539-
Objective To evaluate the current status of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and behavior of young migrant workers in Shanghai, which would provide information for the development of intervention measures. Methods A cluster random sampling with self-filled questionnaires was used for survey in two factories of Shanghai.The total number of young migrant workers surveyed was 713.The questionnaire contents included socioeconomic characters, knowledge, attitude and behavior of sex and reproductive health. Results There were 428 males and 285 females ranged from 17 to 24 years old.Eighty-eight percent of them were from rural area of China, and 79.7% of them were unmarried.Their awareness of sexual and reproductive health was low, including misunderstandings of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV transmission pathways, and failure to realize the difference between condom and contraceptive pills.Only 46.5% of the males and 31.5% of the females answered correctly about the role of contraceptive pills.Their sexual attitude was open on premarital sex and cohabitation.Males were more tolerant than women; 59.1% of the males thought they could have sex before marriage if they got consent, which was much higher than females (39.6%,
7.Relationship between vitamin D receptor gene (Fok 1) polymorphism and osteoporosis in the elderly men
Honghong ZHANG ; Yazhuo HU ; Zhiwei ZHAN ; Xiaofen MU ; Yu PEI ; Qing WU ; Xiumei MENG ; Zhihui CUI ; Guoshu TAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2006;10(24):153-155
BACKGROUND: It is found reported that polymorphism of Fok 1 restriction endonuclease cut site on exon 2 of 5' end start codon of 5' end start codon (SC), which affected the structure of VDR amino acids,and was relative related to bone mineral density(BMD).OBJECTIVE: To analyze the association between Vitamin D receptor gene (Fok 1) polymorphisms and osteoporosis in the elderly men.DESIGN: case-controlled trialstudy.SETTING: Institute of Gerontology, Chinese PLA General Hospital and Department of Endocrinology,Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: A total of 26 elderly men with osteoporosis at out-patients clinic of Chinese PLA General Hospital and Department of Endocrinology,Second Artillery General Hospital of Chinese PLA from January 2002 to June 2002 were selected involved as osteoporosis case group,with and the average age of was (70±5) years, and BMD in osteoporosis group was 2.0-2.5 SD lower than 2.0-2.5 SD of the peak of BMD. Totally 66 healthy men with average age of (70±5)years were selected as control group during at the same time. All the subjects signed the informed consent,who were Beijing inhabitants of Han nationality, and there was no blood relationship among them.METHODS:VDR-Fok1 genotypes in both groups were detected with by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP),and distributiondistribution of VDR-Fok 1 genotypes were analyzedanalyzed.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: distribution Distribution of VDR-Fok1genotypes in both each groups.RESULTS: Totally 66 healthy elderly men and 26 elderly men with osteoporosis entered analysis of results. The frequencies of FF, Ff and ff genotype were found to be 42%, 42% and 15% in control group, and 15%,50%,35% in osteoporosis group, respectively,and there was significantly different between two groups(x2=12.078,P < 0.01).Frequency of allele were significantly different between control group and osteoporosis group (64%,36% vs 40%,60%, x2=8.232,P < 0.01).CONCLUSION: There is a significant difference in the frequency distrinution of VDR gene start codon polymorphism between healthy elderly men and those with osteoporosis.
8.Influence of practical teaching in community in health education on the nurses' critical thinking ability in higher vocational school
Qing MENG ; Li-Jun CUI ; Bi-Fen XU ; Hong-Ying PU ; Su-Fen CUI ; Hong WU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2009;15(17):1660-1662
Objective To explore the influence of practical teaching in community in health education on the nurses' critical thinking ability in higher vocational school.Methods The contrast group was to fulfill practical teaching according to teaching plans.On weekends,the experimental group organizeed nurses to create wall newspapers about health education,carry out health education consultation,check residents' health responsibly and create family healthy files etc.The assessment of critical thinking ability was measured with Chinese Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory,CTDI-CV.Results There was a distinct difference about their critical thinking ability between the two groups(P < 0.01).5 items showed clear differences among 7 excepts the ability of analysis and desire for knowledge.Conclusions Pratical teaching in community in health education can improve nurses' ability of critical thinking effectively.[Key words ] Health education;Community; Practical teaching; Nurse of higher vocationalschool;Critical thinking ability
9.Investigation about prevention behavior for dust workers in machinery, ceramic, and metallurgy industry.
Fu-hai SHEN ; Qing-kun MA ; Shu-yu XIAO ; Feng-tao CUI ; Qing-di MENG ; Xiu-qing YANG ; Hui-sheng QI ; Xue-yun FAN ; San-qiao YAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2011;29(1):59-61
OBJECTIVEThe purposes of this thesis were to study the behavior about workers exposed to dust and provide scientific basis for health promotion.
METHODSWe designed a questionnaire and carry it on the 746 dust workers in the 3 representative corporations of Machinery, Ceramic, and Metallurgy Industry. All data were input into computer. And a database was established with Excel. SPSS11.5 statistical analysis software was used to analyze the influence on protecting behavioral between the application of qualifications, different jobs, training or protection, and other aspects etc.
RESULTSThe rates were 94.4% and 75.3% about the regular physical examination and requirements for protective equipment. The rate of choosing an effective way of protection was generally low (15.4%). There was significant difference for among different educational background workers (P < 0.01). The rates of choosing an effective way of protection (20.3%), the regular physical examination (98.3%) and requirements for protective equipment (86.4%) in the dust workers who participated in the training of dust protection were superior than those who did not participated in the training. There was the significant difference (P < 0.05, P < 0.01). There was the significant difference for the rate of effective way of protection, regular physical examination, and requirements for protective equipment among the different corporations (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONSDust workers' using rate about the choosing an effective way of protection was generally low in Machinery, Ceramic, and Metallurgy Industry. Those who were not educated had a lower using rate about the protection behavior, regular physical examination, and requirements for protective equipment than those educated.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Ceramics ; Choice Behavior ; Dust ; prevention & control ; Female ; Humans ; Industry ; Male ; Metallurgy ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Exposure ; prevention & control ; Respiratory Protective Devices ; utilization ; Young Adult
10.A case-control study on the risk factors of work-related acute pesticide poisoning among farmersfrom Jiangsu province
Zhi-Bin TU ; Meng-Jing CUI ; Hong-Yan YAO ; Guo-Qing HU ; Xiang HUIYUN ; Stallones LORANN ; Xu-Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2012;33(4):382-385
Objective To explore the risk factors on cases regarding work-related acute pesticide poisoning among farmers of Jiangsu province.Methods A population-based,1 ∶ 2 matched case-control study was carried out,with 121 patients as case-group paired by 242 persons with same gender,district and age less then difference of 3 years,as controls.Cases were the ones who had suffered from work-related acute pesticide poisoning.A unified questionnaire was used.Data base was established by EpiData 3.1,and SPSS 16.0 was used for both data single factor and multi-conditional logistics regression analysis.Results Results from the single factor logistic regression analysis showed that the related risk factors were:lack of safety guidance,lack of readable labels befores praying pesticides,no regression during application,using hand to wipe sweat,using leaking knapsack,body contaminated during application and continuing to work when feeling ill after the contact of pesticides.Results from multi-conditional logistic regression analysis indicated that the lack of safety guidance (OR=2.25,95% CI:1.35-3.74),no readable labels befores praying pesticides (OR=1.95,95% CI:1.19-3.18),wiping the sweat by hand during application (OR=1.97,95%CI:1.20-3.24)and using leaking knapsack during application (OR=1.82,95% CI:1.10-3.01) were risk factors for the occurrence of work-related acute pesticide poisoning.Conclusion The lack of safety guidance,no readable labels befores praying pesticides,wiping the sweat by hand or using leaking knapsack during application were correlated to the occurrence of work-related acute pesticide poisoning.