2.Development of moving darkroom and the value of X-rays photographing in the endemic fluorosis areas
Heng-xiang, LI ; Hua-fang, ZHANG ; Pei-zhong, CHEN ; Hong-xu, GAO ; Xia, ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2008;27(2):188-190
Objective To discuss the value of moving darkroom and accompanying X-rays protective shield in endemic fluorosis areas.Methods Using moving and fixed darkrooms,the X-rays photos of the forearms and shanks of the 320 persons were developed in the endemic fluorosis areas,while the time for development and installing-uninstalling films was documented.The films develpoed in the darkroom were evaluated for the quality.Results Among the 320 films develpoed in the moving darkroom,the 268 had fingerprints,47 had scratches,298 were in good quality(93.13%),while in the fixed darkroom,the figure was correspondingly 735,384,227(70.93%);The moving darkroom increased excellent film rate significantly than fixed darkroom(χ2=53.43,P<0.01),The detectable rate of skelelal fluorosis and degree Ⅰ skelelal fluorosis were highter than that in the fixed darkroom did (χ2=10.34,χ2=9.56,P<0.01).Conclusions The films developed in moving darkroom have superior quality and higher diagnostic value,so it is important to use moving X-rays photographing in ecdemic fluorosis areas.
3.Implementation of Calgary-Cambridge consultation guide in family medicine practice
Linxi PEI ; Dongfeng GUO ; Junhua ZHONG ; Yunpeng ZHAO ; Shengnan ZHANG ; Yingjun XIANG ; Guangqiang LAI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;12(12):977-979
Five general practitioners were trained for application of the enhancing CalgaryCambridge guide in consultation.The consultation time in 50 patients were recorded before and after training and the satisfaction degree of patients was investigated by questionnaire survey.Results showed that the length of consultation time after training was longer than that before training (490 s vs 277 s,P < 0.05) and also longer than that of specialists (490 s vs 268 s,P <0.05).The overall satisfaction rate of patients was increased after training (72% vs 88%,P <0.05).The results indicate that training of Calgary-Cambridge guide for doctor-patient communication can improve the communication skills of general practitioners.
4.Anti-mutated citrumnated vimentin antibodies in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
Hong ZHANG ; Xiang-Pei LI ; Guo-Sheng WANG ; Long QIANG ; Wei WANG ; Lei CHEN ;
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2003;0(07):-
Objective To determine the diagnostic value of anti-mutated citrullinated vimentin(anti- MCV)antibodies for rheumatoid arthritis(RA).Methods The anti-MCV were determined in 136 patients with RA,80 non-RA patients and 19 normal peoples.The diagnostic value of anti-MCV was assessed and compared with anti-CCP,AKA and RF.Results The sensitivity and specificity of anti-MCV in the 136 RA patients was 95.6% and 80.8% respectively,there was significanl difference between the test group and the control group(P
5.Quality standard for Ershiwuwei Feibing Pills
Xiang LI ; Yali LIU ; Pei QIAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Zhiqing LIU ; Qin HUANG ; Jing CHEN ; Chunfeng ZHAN
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2017;39(7):1410-1414
AIM To establish the quality standard for Tibeten medicine Ershiwuwei Feibing Pills [Inula racemosa Hook.f.,Swertia bimaculata (Sieb.et Zucc.) Hook.Thors.ex Clarke,Phyllanthus emblica Linn.,Terminalia billerica (Gaertn.) Roxb.,etc.].METHODS TLC was applied to the qualitative identification of L racemosa,S.bimaculata,P.emblica and T.billerica,and HPLC was adopted in the quantitative determination of alantolactone,oleanolic acid,gallic acid and hydroxysafflor yellow A.RESULTS The TLC spots were clear without negative interference.Alantolactone,oleanolic acid,gallic acid and hydroxysafflor yellow A showed good linear relationships within the ranges of 4.324-216.2 μg/mL (r =0.999 9),32.222-1 611.1 μg/mL (r =0.999 9),4.072-203.6 μg/mL (r =0.999 9) and 4.266-213.3 μg/mL (r =0.999 9),whose average recoveries (RSDs) were 100.6% (0.93%),100.3% (2.1%),101.5% (3.0%) and 100.1% (1.8%),respectively.CONCLUSION This simple method can be used for the rapid quality control of Ershiwuwei Feibing Pills.
6.Relationship between the expression ofCEACAM1, CD34 and the metastasis of gastric cancer
Qi PAN ; Yan CHEN ; Pei XIANG ; Yijiao HUANG ; Nanlan XIE ; Ye ZHANG
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2017;37(5):705-708
Objective To investigate the prognostic impact of carcinoembryonic antigen-related cell adhesion molecule 1 (CEACAM1) and CD34 on invasion and metastasis of gastric cancer.Methods CEACAM1 and CD34 expressions were detected by immunhistochemistry in 90 cases of gastric cancer and 30 cases of normal gastric mucosa.Then the relationship among CEACAM1, MVD marked by CD34 antibody and gastric cancer patients` clinical pathological features and prognosis were analyzed.Results The positive rates of CEACAM1 and CD34 protein in gastric cancer were significantly higher than those in normal gastric mucosa (P<0.05).The positive rate of CEACAM1 was closely related to histological differentiation, tumor invasion, nodal metastasis and TNM stage.MVD marked by CD34 was related with tumor size, histological differentiation, tumor invasion, nodal metastasis and TNM stage(P<0.05).Conclusions In gastric cancer, CEACAM1 and CD34 promote its invasion and metastasis, and they are potential indicators of predicting development and prognosis.
7.Relationship between cytochrome P450IA1 gene polymorphism and susceptibility to colorectal carcinoma
ying, LIU ; pei-yi, ZHANG ; chun-lin, SHI ; bing, QIU ; xiang-wei, MENG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(01):-
0.05).Conclusion CYPIA1 MspⅠ polymorphism is not related to the susceptibility to colorectal carcinoma.
8.Statistical analysis of factors affecting the result of using iodized salt in controlling of iodine deficiency disorders in Zhangjiakou from 2000 to 2008
Yu-min, ZHANG ; Wen-jun, LI ; Pei-lun, HUA ; Zhong-xiang, WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2010;29(4):416-419
Objective To find out the relation between element (non-iodized salt and iodized salt that below standard) and epidemic strength of iodine deficiency disorders and level of iodine, in order to find out the factors affecting the result of using iodized salt in controlling of this disorders. Methods Retrospective analyses was used in the study. Six counties were selected randomly from Zhangjiakou every year from 2000 to 2008, and these counties were randomly divided into non-iodized salt group (the ratio of non-iodized salt > 5%), iodized salt below standard group (the ratio of qualified iodized salt < 95%) and control group (the ratio of using qualified iodized salt > 95%). The indexes from different groups were compared as well as the ratio of large thyroid syndrome in children aged 8-10 years and the level of iodine in urine. Results The number of iodized salt monitored were 12 468 units from 2000 to 2008. We examined 5655 children's thyroid and collected 4404 urine samples. The median was 30.1 mg/kg for the average of iodized salt and 7.30% (232/3180) for ratio of non-iodized salt in noniodized salt group, while 30.9 mg/kg and 93.10%(3776/4056) in iodized salt below standard group, and 32.0 mg/kg and 99.27%(5194/5232) in control group. Compared the median of the three groups[5.31%(78/1468) ,4.84% (92/1902) ,2.06% (47/2285)], we observed significant difference (χ2 = 72.07, P < 0.05), especially the ratio of large thyroid in non-iodized salt group which was apparently higher than that of the control group (χ2 = 8.70, P < 0.017). However there was no significant difference between iodized salt below standard group and non-iodized salt group(χ2 = 6.83, P > 0.017) and control group(χ2 = 5.65, P > 0.017). The median of urinary iodine was 188.20 μg/L in non-iodized salt group, 219.62 μg/L in iodized salt below standard group and 262.39 μg/L in control group, indicated that the index in control group was higher than that of others. Conclusion Both of non-iodized salt and iodized salt below standard have effect on prevalence of child iodine deficiency disorders, especially the non-iodized salt.
9.Effects of iodine deficiency during pregnancy on fetal iodine metabolism and thyroid function
Yina, SUN ; Lu, ZHANG ; Lai-xiang, LIN ; Yu-qin, YAN ; Zu-pei, CHEN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2009;28(3):244-248
Objective To study the effects of iodine deficiency during pregnancy on fetal iodine metabolism and thyroid function. Methods Wistar dams were randomly divided into four groups: severe iodine deficiency(SID), moderate iodine deficiency(MoID), mild iodine deficiency(MiID) and normal iodine(NI). All the dams were fed with iodine deficient food(iodine contents: 50 μg/kg) and drinking water with different doses of KI (0,54.9,163.8,381.7 μg/L) for 3 months till mating. Iodine was supplied at the dose of 1.24 μg/d(SID), 2.50 μg/d(MoID), 5.00 μg/d(MiID) and 10.00 μg/d(NI), respectively. The dams and their fetuses on gestation of 20 days were studied. Urine iodine of dams and iodine contents in fetal amniotic fluid were measured by As3+-Ce4+catalytic spectrophotometry using ammonium persulfate digestion. And blood iodine in pregnant rats and iodine contents in placental tissue were measured by As3+-Ce4+catalytic spectrophotometry in dry ash of samples in KClO3-ZnSO4-K2CO3-NaCl. Thyroid hormone levels in mother serum and in fetal amniotic fluid were detected by chemiluminascent assay, and their thyroid glands were weighted and carefully observed. Results ①Iodine content in urine and blood of pregnant rats and amniotic fluid of fetal rats reduced along with their decrease of iodine supply. Urine iodine median of rats in 4 groups(NI: 353.7 μg/L; MiID: 115.9 μg/L; MoID: 26.9 μg/L; SID: 0 μg/L) were statistically significant(χ2=32.884, P < 0.01). Blood iodine level in MoID and SID[(29.4±18.6), (11.7± 7.0)μg/L]was significantly lower than that in NI[(49.1±23.0)μg/L, P < 0.05 or < 0.01]. In iodine deficiency groups, there was a decreasing trend in iodine contents of fetal amniotic fluid[MiID: (48.3±23.1)μg/L; MoID: (29.2±14.7)μ/L; SID:(19.5±6.7)μg/L]and an increasing tendency in iodine contents of placental tissue [MiID: (0.57±0.26)μg/g, MoID: (0.53±0.34)μg/g; SID: (0.53±0.15)μg/g], but there was no statistical significance(P>0.05). ②In SID, TT4[(14.3±4.1)nmol/L]and FT4[(10.8±3.6)pmol/L]were lower than that in NI[(28.4±19.3)nmol/L, (20.2±8.0)pmol/L, P < 0.05 or < 0.01], while that in MoID[(22.1±6.1)nmol/L, (18.5±4.1)pmol/L]and MiID[(25.5±13.1)nmol/L, (18.6±8.4)pmol/L]were decreased without statistical significance(P > 0.05). And FT3/FT4 ratio(0.34±0.16), absolute[(48.4±22.7)mg]and relative weights[(144± 76)mg/kg]of thyroid gland in pregnant rats were respectively higher than that in NI[0.16±0.02, (19.5±3.1)mg, (66±10)mg/kg, P<0.01]. But that in MoID[0.19±0.04, (27.0±5.7)mg, (84±19)mg/kg]and MiID[0.17± 0.06, (25.0±8.9)mg, (78±25)mg/kg]were increased without statistical significance(P > 0.05). A visibly congestive enlargement thyroid was found in SID, while thyroid mildly enlarged in MoID and MiID. ③Compared with NI [(2.38±1.55)pmol/L,0.50±0.18], the FT4 levels [(1.07±0.87) pmol/L]in amniotic fluid were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) and the FT3/FT4 ratio (1.96±0.61) was significantly increased (P < 0.01) in SID. There were no statistical significances(P > 0.05) in other 3 groups[MiID: (2.77±0.90)pmol/L,0.46±0.15; MoID: (2.35±0.76)pmoL/L,0.61±0.21]. A visible thyroid enlargement with hyperemia was observed in SID fetus while in other 2 experiment groups their thyroids were only mildly congested. Conclusions Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy can result in both mother and fetus overt hypothyroidism. The fetal thyroid hormone levels in mild iodine deficiency status is close to normal levels because of maternal and placental compensation. Moreover, both the dam and the fetus suffer from the negative effects in moderate iodine deficiency during pregnancy.
10.Analysis of monitoring results of urinary iodine of children aged 8 - 10 of Zhangjiakou city in Hebei province, 2009
Zhong-xiang, WANG ; Pei-lun, HUA ; Jie, TAN ; Yu-min, ZHANG ; Yan-qing, ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2012;31(1):81-83
Objective To analyze the monitoring results of urinary iodine of students aged 8 - 10 in Zhangjiakou city,problems in monitoring results,and to provide basic information for working out control strategies of iodine deficiency disorders.Methods A township(town,street) in each country of each city(district) in Zhangjiakou was selected according to 5 positions of the east,the west,the south,the north and center,and 1 village elementary school was sampled in each chosen township,twenty students(half male and female) aged 8 - 10 were selected to collect their urine samples in each school.Urinary iodine concentration was determined by arseniccerium method.Results The median of urinary iodine of the 1700 children aged 8 - 10 was 291.5 μg/L,with < 50 μg/L accounted for 0.8%(13/1700),50 ~ 99 μg/L about 4.9%(83/1700),100 - 199 μg/L about 20.5% (349/1700),200 - 299 μg/L about 29.7%(504/1700),and ≥300 μg/L about 44.9%(764/1700).Conclusions Urinary iodine has reached the elimination standard of iodine deficiency disorders in Zhangjiakou city.But the situation of more than adequate amount of urinary iodine and iodine excess is relatively serious and it is necessary to lower iodine concentration.