1.Effects of personality and coping style on clinicians'job burnout:regression and path analysis
Miao LIU ; Hui MA ; Ning ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;(12):1115-1118
Objective To explore the relationships among personality,coping style and clinicians' job burnout.Methods 1569 clinicians were investigated with Chinese Maslach Burnout Inventory,Eysenck Personality Questionnaire and Simple Coping Style Questionnaire.The data were performed with regression and path analysis.Results The proportion of burnout was 72.4%,the proportion of slight burnout was 36.5 %,the proportion of moderate burnout was 31.2% and the proportion of high burnout was 4.7%.When taking demographic variables into consideration,more introvert and neuroticism indicated increasing tendency of emotional exhaustion.More psychoticism,neuroticism and negative coping style indicated increasing tendency of depersonalization and more introvert and negative coping style indicated increasing of reduced personal accomplishment.Coping style could partly mediate the relationship between personality and job burnout.Conclusion Chinese clinicians suffer from burnout severely,coping styles mediate between the personality factors and the burnout level.
2.Gender determination by Morphometry measuring of the 12th thoracic vertebra three-dimensional reconstruction image
Ning WANG ; Chunyu MIAO ; Jinxing LV
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2016;31(4):351-354
Objective This article aims to investigate the effect of gender determination for measuring the 12th Thoracic Vertebra by using computed tomography (CT) and explore the feasibility for the research of human skeleton measuring by CT technique in the ifeld of forensic anthropology.Methods After ascertaining 11 radial line indicators,we measured Multi-planner Reformation (MPR)image of the 12th Thoracic Vertebra. Four ratio indicators were calculated after eliminating measurement uncertainty of results. We inspected the effect of gender determination for measuring the 12th Thoracic Vertebra by using computed tomography (CT) on account of statistical measurement data.Results Gender determination of 12 indicators is remarkable after eliminating 3 unstable indicators. Sevene quations were established. The equation established by centrum indicators predicted sex up to 91.6% accuracy.Conclusion The morphometry indicators of 12th Thoracic Vertebra have gender difference. CT technology can accurately measure skeleton and is valuale for study of human skeleton measuring research in the ifeld of forensic anthropology.
3.Selection and evaluation of facial characteristic indexes of frontal photo for personal identiifcation(
Ning WANG ; Chunyu MIAO ; Jinxing LV
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2016;31(6):570-573
Objective This article aim to optimize facial characteristic indexes and to establish the standard of classiifcation by studying positive photos of Chinese Han nationality adults, and to investigate the personal identiifca-tion power ifnally. Methods Firstly, we determined the 27 facial characteristic indexes and standard of classiifcation. Secondly, we observed 254 positive photos of Chinese Han nationality adults. Finally, indexes and standard of classi-ifcation are evaluated through statistically analysising of observation data results and calculating personal identiifcation capability. Results Thirteen indexes gender differences are signiifcant. All 27 facial characteristic indexes are calculated. Male TDP(total discrimination power)=0.999 999 909 08, female TDP=0.999 999 919 82, overall TDP=0.999 999 868. Conclusion The more facial characteristic indexes and the more classiifcation and the higher degree of classiifcation, the higher personal identiifcation ability can be acquired.
4.The morphologic and hemodynamic abnormalities study of jugular vein in volunteers
Lemei TANG ; Tieli LIU ; Bo SUN ; Dianxiu NING ; Yanwei MIAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2015;(9):1428-1431
Objective To investigate jugular vein morphological changes with three dimension phase contrast magnetic resonance venography(3D PC MRV),and to explore hemodynamic features using MR phase contrast cine (MR PC cine).Methods Sixty-five healthy volunteers performed 3D PC MRV and MR PC-cine sannings.MRV ranged from torcular herophili to brachiocephalic veins, and the raw data of PC-cine was acquired at cervical 2-3(C2-C3)level perpendicular to the Jugular veins(JVs)with the maximum encoding velocity of 50 cm/sec.Jugular vein showing absent or tip shape(cross-sectional area less than 12.5 mm2 )was considered abnormal,and flat,crescent,oval,round shapes were considered normal.Data of PC-cine was processed by computer to evaluate the hemodynamic features.Results Nine (13.85%)of 65 cases were abnormal that unilateral jugular vein showing needle-pointed narrow or absent,and 8 cases on the left,and one case on the right;Weak correlation was found between jugular veins pattern and the age.The right sided values in volunteers were higher than that of the left side.Conclusion The morphology and hemodynamics of jugular veins in volunteers showed significant difference between sides,and weak correlation is found between the morphology and aging.
5.Effects of polysaccharides from Gastrodia elata Blume on retina of ischemia reperfusion rats
Liming TAO ; Ning BAO ; Huachun MIAO ; Weijie FAN
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(10):-
Aim To study the effect of polysaccharides from Gastrodia elata Blume(GEP) on levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondialdehyde(MDA) and nitric oxide(NO);and the retinal morphology after rat retina ischemia reperfusion injury.Method Retinal ischemia was induced in SD rats by increasing the intraocular pressure to 16 kPa for 60 min via cannulation into the anterior chamber.SD rats were divided into five groups randomly: Small dose GEP group,Middle dose GEP group,Large dose GEP group,Vitamin E group and Negative contral group.At 60 min,24 h and 72 h after ischemia reperfusion,levels of SOD,MDA and NO in rat retinas were measured,and histopathologic changes were observed.Results At 60 min,24 h and 72 h after ischemia reperfusion,levels of SOD in rat retinas in middle,large dose GEP groups were significantly higher than that in negative control group(P
6.Biomechanics and stability of the spine after implantation with pedicle screw and cervical vertebral screw fixation
Miao LIU ; Xianwen SHANG ; Xu NING ; Yong ZHUANG ; Shunen XU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(35):5210-5215
BACKGROUND:From the point of view of human anatomy, the load of the spine is more. When the body moves, the range of activities, and activity are relatively large. After screws were implanted in the spine, if biomechanical properties and stability are not up to the standard, it easily leads to lack of grip force of screw and screw loosening so as to increase the incidence of complications after treatment.
OBJECTIVE:To compare biomechanical properties and stability of the spine after insertion of pedicle screw and cervical vertebral screw into the spine.
METHODS:100 vertebrae under human cervical spine specimens were analyzed and randomly divided into cervical vertebral screw fixation group and pedicle screw fixation group. Cervical vertebral screws and pedicle screws were implanted in lower cervical spine specimens. Electro Force 3510 material testing machine was used to test axial pul-out force, axial pul-out strength after the fatigue loading, and fixed stability. The biomechanical properties and stability were compared after two kinds of screws were implanted in the spine.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Instantaneous pul out force and immediate pul out stiffness were significantly higher in the pedicle screw fixation group than in the cervical vertebral screw fixation group (P<0.05). (2) Fatigue pul-out strength and fatigue pul-out stiffness did not have significant differences in both groups, but statistical analysis showed significant differences (P<0.05). Fatigue pul-out strength and fatigue pul-out stiffness were significantly higher in the pedicle screw fixation group than in the cervical vertebral screw fixation group. (3) These results suggested that pedicle screw fixation after implantation in the spine provides sufficient fixation stability, has better fatigue resistance, elevates instantaneous pul-out force and fatigue pul-out strength, and presents strong stability.
7.Multipoint Mutation and Over-expression in Pichia pastoris of Phytase Gene
Qin-Kun XU ; Hong-Ning WANG ; Hong-Miao LI ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(05):-
According to bias in codon choice of Pichia pastoris, The phytase phyA gene from Aspergillus niger N25 was mutated without changing its amino acid sequence. The expression plasmid pPIC9k-phyAm was constructed and transformed into GS115 strain. Positive clones,of which the chromosomes were integrated with phyA gene,were identified by the phenotype and PCR. SDS-PAGE analysis suggust that the size of enzyme protein of the expression product was about 70.15kDa.Southern blotting analysis to the yeast transformants showed that phyA gene was intergrated into the chromosome genome. The phytase activity of PP-NP m-4-4 with codons optimized reached 136 000U/ml in malt wort culture medium after being induced with 36h, which was the 2.8 times of the original strain PP-NPm-8.
8.Surgical treatment options and its results for thoracic and thoracolumbar disc herniation with or without ossification of ligment flavum
Baoshan XU ; Qun XIA ; Ning JI ; Jun MIAO ; Jianguang LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2010;30(11):1091-1095
Objective To analyze the surgical treatment options and its results for thoracic and thoracolumbar disc herniation.Methods From June 2004 to December 2009,thirty-one patients of thoracic and thoracolumbar disc herniation with or without ossification of ligament flavum were surgically treated,including 22 males and 9 females,with a mean age of 54 years(range,24 to 71 years).According to Anand and Regan clinical classification,there was type 2 for 1 case,grade 3a for 2,grade 3b for 3,grade 4 for 6,and grade 5 for 19.The neurological status was Frankel B for 2 cases,C for 6,D for 11,and E for 12.Anterior surgeries were performed for 18 patients without ossification of ligament flavum.Anterior decompression was performed through the resection of posterior part of vertebral body,or subtotal resection of vertebral body,followed by strut graft and internal fixation.Posterior surgeries were performed for 13 patients with disc herniation and ossification of ligament flavum.The resection of hemi-articular process and total laminectomy was performed.Results The complications of 18 patients with anterior surgery included laceration of dura mater in 1 case,nerve root sleeve injury in 1 case,intercostal neuralgia in 3 cases,atelectasis in 1 case,and femoroiliac numbness in 2 cases.The complications of 13 patients with posterior surgery included intra-canal hematoma in 1 cases,leakage of cerebrospinal fluid in 2 cases,infection of incision in 1 cases,and pneumonia in 1 case.The patients were followed for 18 months(range,6 to 48 months).At final follow-up,the neurological status and local symptom improved in all patients,with Frankel C for 3 cases,D for 7,and E for 21;and Anand and Regan type 1 for 2 cases,2 for 1,3a for 1,4 for 2,5 for 10 and no symptom for 15.Conclusion For thoracic and thoracolumbar disc herniation,anterior surgery is suitable for patients mainly suffered anterior cord compression.Resection of posterior part of vertebral body or subtotal resection of vertebral body is often needed for sufficient decompression.Posterior surgery is suitable for patients with anterior and posterior cord compression due to ossification of ligament flavum,and the decompression can be obtained by resection of hemi-articular process and total laminectomy.
9.N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide value for predition of mortality among critically ill patients in different age groups in intensive care unit
Hailing LI ; Hongping WANG ; Yunpeng LOU ; Wenli MIAO ; Ning SHA
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2014;26(7):508-512
Objective To investigate N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) cutoff value for the mortality in different age groups in critically ill patients.Methods A retrospective study was conducted.295 patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of 401st Hospital of PLA from January 2011 to October 2012 were divided into two groups according to age [group with age<65 years old (n=105) and group with age≥ 65 years old (n =190)].The concentrations of serum NT-proBNP,hematocrit (HCT),procalcitonin (PCT),C-reactive protein (CRP),serum creatinine (SCr),estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR),acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) score and probability of survival (PS) were recorded within 24 hours.The primary outcome was ICU mortality.Receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve) was used to evaluate the value of NT-proBNP for predicting the mortality.Results ① There were no significant differences in the length of stay in ICU,mechanical ventilation rate,the mortality,the incidence of cardiovascular disease,digestive disease,neurologic disease,and the number of patients having received operation,HCT,PCT and CRP between the two groups (all P>0.05).The percentage of the male,the APACHE Ⅱ score,the percentage of respiratory disease,and NT-proBNP in group with age ≥ 65 years old were higher than those of the group with age < 65 years old [the percentage of the male:51.6% vs.33.0%,x2=9.093,P=0.003; APACHE Ⅱ score:22.94 ±8.10 vs.19.44 ±8.51,Z=-3.259,P=0.001; the percentage of respiratory disease:29.47% vs.17.14%,x2=5.472,P=0.024; NT-proBNP(ng/L):5 859.00(2 050.75,23 802.75) vs.2 882.00 (275.15,6 236.00),Z=-5.514,P=0.000]; PS,the percentage of patients having multiple injuries and other diseases and eGFR in group with age ≥65 years old were lower than those of the group with age <65 years old [PS:59.0 (31.5,79.0)% vs.70.0 (40.0,84.0),Z=-3.431,P=0.001; the percentage of multiple injuries:0.53% vs.17.14%,x2=30.987,P=0.000; the percentage of other disease:5.79% vs.13.33%,x2=4.962,P=0.030; eGFR (ml·min-1· 1.73 m-2):81.07 (45.77,131.80) vs.95.54 (33.64,165.55),Z=-2.214,P=0.027].② The area under the ROC curve (AUC) [95% confidence interval (95% CI)] of NT-proBNP in patients with age<65 years old was significantly higher than that of group with age≥65 years old and the entire group [0.825(0.738-0.892) vs.0.664 (0.592-0.731) and 0.725 (0.670-0.775),Z1 =-2.835,P1 =0.005; Z2=-1.995,P2=0.046].③ The sensitivity (76.]0% vs.64.10%),specificity (82.35% vs.67.12%),positive predictive value (90.0% vs.75.8%),and negative predictive value (62.2% vs.53.8%) with cutoff value of NT-proBNP (2 882 ng/L) in group with age <65 years old were significantly higher than those with NT-proBNP cutoff value (6 062 ng/L) in group with age ≥ 65 years old.Conclusion NT-proBNP cutoff value in different age groups for the prediction of mortahty in the critically ill patients maybe more objective and accurate.
10.Mutation analysis of mucopolysaccharidosis type Ⅱ and prenatal diagnosis
Ning LIU ; Huirong SHI ; Xiangdong KONG ; Qinghua WU ; Miao JIANG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2014;49(6):410-413
Objective To analyze the mutations of IDS gene in a mucopolysaccharidosis type Ⅱ (MPS Ⅱ) family and to make prenatal diagnosis on the high-risk fetus which has been pregnant for eleven weeks.Methods IDS gene was analyzed by bidirectional DNA sequencing in 2 patients and their mother,and 5 unaffected individuals.Prenatal diagnosis for the high-risk fetus was performed by chorionic villus sampling after the genotypes was identified.Results The mutation c.344delA (N115fsX15) was detected in the two patients,and the mother of patients carried the heterozygous c.344delA (N115fsX15) mutation.None of the mutant was detected in the 5 unaffected subjects.The fetus carried c.344delA (N115fsX15) heterozygous mutation and was a carrier.Conclusion The deletion mutation c.344delA (N115fsX15) is causative to the pedigree of MPS Ⅱ,and prenatal diagnosis is the efficient method to avoid defect birth.