1.View of heaven in Neijing and health cultivation of chronic liver diseases
Peihua YANG ; Zhicheng CAI ; Ronghui ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(5):442-443
Neijing was a early medical classic existing in China and had a deep influence on the formation of traditional Chinese medicine. Besides, Neijing was also an ancient philosophic works, in which the severe view of heaven was recorded, laying a sound basis for the development of TCM. It would have great significance for health cultivation of patients with chronic liver diseases to analyze the theory on relation between human and nature recorded in Neijing and to absorb its rational contents.
2.Outcome analysis of drinking-water type endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu in 2012
Yunjie YE ; Yuting XIA ; Yang WANG ; Peihua WANG ; Caisheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(8):596-598
Objective To know the state of endemic fluorosis,running state of water improvement project in Jiangsu Province,and to provide a scientific basis for adjusting control measures against the disease.Methods Nine key counties were selected from the endemic fluorosis areas as survey spots in Jiangsu in 2012.Three villages in each spot were selected as survey villages.To known the progress and running conditions of water facilities,water samples were collected to determine the fluorosis level.All children aged 8 to 12 were tested for dental fluorosis at the survey villages.The fluorine content in water was determined with F-selective electrode (WS/T 106-1999).Dental fluorosis was diagnosed byased on the Dean method.Results Twenty-seven villages were investigated,the number of villages that had water quality improved was 26,the rate was 96.30% (26/27);the number of villages that did not have water quality improved was 1,the rate was 3.70% (1/27).Among the 26 facilities,21 improved-water facilities ran normally,the rate was 80.77% (21/26);2 facilities ran with intermittently water supply,the rate was 8.70% (2/26);3 facilities were scraped,the rate was 11.54% (3/26).In the villages with normal improved-water facilities and qualified water fluorosis,the total rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was 22.74% (380/1 761),the index of dental fluorosis was 0.45.In the villages with abnormal improved-water facilities and excessive water fluorosis,the total rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was 66.51% (143/215),the index of dental fluorosis was 1.45.The total rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was 42.86% (12/28) in the villages which had not changed water source,the index of dental fluorosis was 0.86.Conclusion Improvement of water decreasing fluorine project in Jiangsu Province has a certain effect on children's dental fluorosis,but some of the water fluorosis projects are scrapped,and excess fluorine water should be taken seriously.
3.The mRNA Expression of Transforming Growth Factor-?1 and ?2 in Lesions of Scleroderma
Kemin SONG ; Tong LIU ; Peihua QU ; Youming SU ; Rongya YANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1995;0(01):-
Objective To investigate the role of transforming growth factors(TGF-?1 and ?2) in the pathogenesis of scleroderma(SD). Methods The mRNA expression of TGF-?1 and ?2 in the skin lesions from 17 patients with SD and skin from 10 normal controls were detected with in situ RT-PCR technique. Results A higher positive rate and stronger expression of TGF-?1 mRNA in SD skin lesions were seen, compared with those in controls(P0.05).The higher positive rate and stronger expression of TGF-?1 mRNA than TGF-?2 mRNA in SD were seen(P
4.Evaluation of the effects of health education on endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu Province in 2012
Yang WANG ; Yuting XIA ; Caisheng WANG ; Peihua WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(2):142-144
Objective To evaluate the effect of health education on endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu Province,and to provide reference data for the further prevention and control.Methods In 2012,according to the past prevalence of endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu Province,a total of 12 counties (districts) were selected,and 3 townships were chosen in each project county.Health educational activities were carried out iu the classes of grade 4-6 in the central primary school.In the meantime,3 villages were chosen in each selected township where the health educational activities in the community were carried out.Before and after the health education activitics,thirty students in one class of the fifth grade in the central primary school were extracted,and 15 housewives near the central primary school were extracted too.Questionnaire surveys on knowledge of endemic fluorosis were conducted in each project country.Results After the health educational activities,the number of questions of knowledge awareness in the students and the housewives was 3 240,1 620; the number of correct answer was 3 101,1 501;the rates were 95.71% and 92.65% respectively,and increased significantly compared with those before the intervention [65.52% (2 123/3 240),68.64% (1 112/1 620)],the differences were significant (x2=944.480,299.160,all P < 0.05).Before the health educational activities,the rate of knowledge awarenes in the students was lower than that in the housewives (x2 =4.714,P < 0.05).After the health educational activities,the rate of knowledge awareness in the students was higher than that in the housewives,the difference was significant (x2 =20.055,P < 0.05).Conclusion The rates of knowledge awareness in the students and the housewives are increased significantly after the health educational activities,and the expected goal is reached.
5.Correlation factors and therapeutic strategies for refractory ulcer
Peihua YANG ; Zhicheng CHAI ; Chunwen LIU ; Guanlin ZHOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(7):629-631
Refractory ulcer is a commonly seen disease clinically. We believe the therapeutic strategies for refractory ulcer should include changing life style, standardizing medication, tracing observation, and rechecking in regularity. Traditional Chinese medicine combined with western medicine can be used for the treatment. When the therapeutic effect is not good, diagnosis and therapeutic methods need to be re-judged.Local therapy and operation can be performed if necessary.
6.Research on the effect of statins on insulin secretion from pancreatic islet in rats and its mechanisms
Baocheng CHANG ; Miaoyan ZHENG ; Chunyan SHAN ; Juhong YANG ; Ying WANG ; Huizhu REN ; Liming CHEN ; Peihua FANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2011;50(5):393-396
Objective To evaluate the inhibitory effect of statins on glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) of pancreatic islet in rat and to explore its mechanisms. Methods According to the average volume, freshly isolated or 24-hour cultured pancreatic islets were randomly divided into control group( incubated with Kreb-Ringer bicarbonate buffer), the atorvastatin group( incubated with 100 μ mol/L atorvastatin), the fluvastatin group (incubated with 100 μ mol/L fluvastatin)and the pravastatin group (incubated with 100 μ mol/L pravastatin). Stimulated by 2. 8,5. 5,11.1,16. 7 mmol/L and 25.0 mmol/L glucose respectively, the effect of 100 μ mol/L statins on ATP content and GSIS was compared in the four groups. GSIS was performed by the 37℃ bath incubation method and ATP content was measured by chemiluminescence method. Results Incubated with 100 μ mol/L atorvastatin for 30 minutes, in the presence of 16. 7 mmol/L glucose, the ATP content [(9. 54 ± 1. 64) pmol/islet vs ( 12. 33 ± 1.89) pmol/islet] and GSIS (1.60 ± 0. 21 vs 2. 39 ± 0. 30) were significantly reduced in comparison with the control group (P<0. 05). Cultured with 100 μmol/L fluvastatin for 24 hours, the ATP content [( 10. 24 ±2.01 )pmol/islet vs (12. 31 ±2. 16) pmol/islet] and GSIS (3. 12 ± 0. 32 vs 4. 17 ±0. 37 ) were all significantly decreased at the higher glucose concentration of 16. 7 mmol/L ( P < 0. 05). Conclusion Atorvastatin and fluvastatin may inhibit GSIS by decreasing ATP content in pancreatic islet and the inhibitory effect is related to the strength of its lipophilicity.
7.Long-term effects of L-T4 treatment on physical and intellectual development for congenital hypothyroidism
Peihua FANG ; Ning LI ; Jinyan CHAI ; Jingyan YANG ; Mei LYU ; Guangyu HUANG ; Chengyun YUAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;31(10):887-890
To explore the long-term effects of L-T4 treatment on physical and intellectual development in neonatal congenital hypothyroidism(CH) patients during adolescence and adulthood.14 out of 15 patients,aged 15-31 years old,including 9 males and 6 females,were diagnosed by neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism.(1) By treatment for 10 years until adolescence,return visit ages were 12.6-18.1 years old,the height of patients were normal in 14 cases,weight normal in 8 cases,and overweight in 6 cases.Only the first patient of neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism height 154 cm,weight of 43.5 kg,which were below the standard.Bone age by X-ray showed 9 normal,1 case of rapid development,4 cases with left wrist bone age retardation.IQ combined Raven's test(CRT) showed 3 cases excellent,7 cases normal,3 cases borderline,and 2 cases low.(2)Treatment for more than 20 years to adulthood,9 cases of return visits (8 cases were screened out) by 23-31 years of age,with 5 males and 4 females,height and bone age were all normal,normal weight,only 2 cases BMI slightly overweight.As to IQ,good were in 7 cases,mild retardation in 2 cases.7 patients received above average education;they were all employed except one.The employed patients were all capable for their jobs.In summary,screening out of 8 patients,1 case were of mild mental retardation (12.5%);while 7 patients(87.5%),both in physical and intellectual levels were as those of the normal population.
8.Effect of astragalus extracts on bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells in rats
Nuan LIU ; Bingyu MAO ; Lei YANG ; Guochang XU ; Songshan YE ; Peihua ZHANG ; Lifang ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(10):1093-1096
Objective To explore the effect of astragalus extracts on adherence, migration, cell viability, microvascular formation, and eNOS expression in bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) of rats. Methods EPCs were cultured, isolated and identified in vitro and divided into four groups: low titer group (10-4 g/L of astragalus extracts), middle titer group (10-3 g/L of astragalus extracts), high titer group (10-2 g/L of astragalus extracts) and control group. The effects of astragalus extract on adhesion, migration or microvascular formation were observed under the inverted microscope and com?pared between all groups;Cell viability was detected by MTT assay;mRNA transcription and protein expression levels of en?dothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) in EPCs were detected by reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) and Western blot re?spectively. Results Compared with the control group, cell adhesion, migration and microvascular formation of EPCs all en?hanced with addition of astragalus extracts in a dose dependent manner (F=15.256, 13.633, 97.549 respectively, and P <0.05 in all cases); Cell vitality of EPCs increased with administration of astragalus extracts in a time and dose dependant manner. (F=9.755 for time and F=10.18 for dose). mRNA transcription and protein expression of eNOS in EPCs were up-reg?ulated with addition of astragalus extracts in a dose dependent manner (F=56.356 and 77.125 respectively, and P<0.05 in both cases). Conclusion Astragalus extracts play important role in angiogenesis in EPCs probably through up-regulating expressions of eNOS.
9.Application of evidence-based nursing in patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting
Yan BAO ; Meirong ZHONG ; Liqun ZHANG ; Chao MAI ; Lihua WEI ; Jing YANG ; Peihua ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(8):4-6
Objective To validate the clinical effect of evidence-based nursing on early rehablilitation of patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting. Methods 47 patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting were divided into the nursing group(24 cases)and the control group(23 cases).The nursing group received nursing with evidence-based nursing pattern while the control adopted routine nursing method. The nursing effect in the two groups was compared in the following aspects such as the incidence rate of adverse effect,average hospitalization days, athletic ability and psychological status. Results The incidenece rate of adverse effect Was lower(P<0.05)and the average hospitalization days were shorter(P<0.01)than those of the control group with addition of cardiovascular complications(P>0.05).The athletic ability and psychological status were also superior to those of the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Application of evidence-based nursing could hasten the rehabilitative process of patients undergoing PTCA and intracoronary stenting.
10.Clinical experiences of the reversed superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flap based on the descending branch of the distal perforating branch of the pcroneal artery
Yimin CHAI ; Binfang ZENG ; Qinlin KANG ; Peihua CAI ; Yang CHEN ; Tianqin CHENG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2008;31(4):-
Objective To report the operative technique and clinical experiences of the modified reversed superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flaps for reconstruction of the ankle and foot.Methods According to the previous anatomical studies and our clinical experiences,we devised the reversed superficial peroneal neuroeutaneous island flap based on the descending branch of the distal perforator of the peronealrtery and its venae comitantes,and covered the soft defect of the ankle and foot with it.Results Twenty-one of the 23 flaps survived completely without complications,while the other two occurred marginal necrosis.The maximum surface of the flap in our series was 12 cm×13 cm.and the minimum one was 5 cm×4 cm.The length of the pedicle ranged from 5 cm to 10 cm.The texture of the flaps was good,while the cosmetic and function of them were evaluated as acceptable in all cased after 6 to 21 months follow-up.Conclusion The reversod superficial peroneal neurocutaneous island flaps is a versatile,reliable procedure useful in reconstruction of the ankle and foot.