1.Clinical application of circulating microRNA in laboratory medicine
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2011;34(10):865-870
microRNA(miR) in body fluids shows good stability and the change in its expression profile and level is associated with cancer and other diseases.Thus,circulating miR has been proposed to be an useful biomarker in diagnosis of the onset,prognosis and risk of diseases.Although great discoveries have been obtained on all aspects of miR,there are some shortcomings existing in the present studies,such as inconsistent specimens,diverse detection methods,lack of standardization on data analysis and other defects,resulting in poor reproducibility of data and inconsistent clinical conclusion,that make circulating miR difficult to be used in clinical laboratory testing.So lots of work is needed for us to implement,such as standardizing sample selection,improving detection reagents and methods,and normalizing test results before we can ultimately establish a fast,easy,low-cost detection of circulating miR in the clinical laboratory.
2.Correlation study between resistin and the insulin resistance and the urinary albumin excretion rate
Yong ZHOU ; Fengying TANG ; Yi WANG ; Qian XIAO ; Qian ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(34):1-3
ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation between the level of resistin and the insulin resistance(IR) and the incorporation of microamount albuminuria(MA) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).MethodsTwo hundred and twenty T2DM patients and 40 normal subjects (control group) were enrolled in this study.Two hundred and twenty T2DM patients were divided into 4 groups,IR group (group A,79 cases),non-IR group (group B,48 cases),IR complicating MA group (group C,51 cases),non-IR complicating MA group(group D,42 cases).The fasting serum resistin was measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA),and the fasting plasma glucose (FPG),glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c),fasting insulin (FINS) was also determined.ResultsThe level of fasting serum resistin in group A,B,C and D was higher than that in control group [(33.45 ± 1.37),(23.36 ± 1.47),(44.45 ± 1.39),(37.45 ±1.57) μ g/L vs.( 17.44 ± 1.26 ) μ g/L],and there was significant difference among 5 groups (P < 0.01 ).The level of fasting serum resistin in group A was higher than that in group B (P < 0.01 ),and the level of fasting serum resistin in group C was higher than that in group D (P < 0.01 ).The level of fasting serum resistin was both higher in group C and D than that in goup A and B (P< 0.01 ).Correlation analysis showed the fasting serum resistin was positively correlated with body mass index(BMI),FPG,HbA1c and FINS in group A(r =0.35,0.46,0.37,0.49,P <0.05),and the fasting serum resistin was positively correlated with HbA1c,BMI,systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in group C(r =0.45,0.32,0.37,0.29,P < 0.05 ).ConclusionsSerum resistin may participate in the process of IR and the formation of MA.It may become one of the diagnostic standard of the IR and one of the important index to estimate the MA.
4.Efficacy of hCG and hMG on testicular morphology and function in male patients with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency
Lin TANG ; Guimei LI ; Qian WANG
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(2):151-155
Objectives To study the impact of initial age of treatment on testicular morphology and function in male pa-tients with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency using human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and human menopausal gonadotro-pin (hMG). Methods Patients with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency were treated with hCG and hMG while keeping other hormone levels normal. Correlations among their testicular volume, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and height, bone age were analyzed. Results After 6-month hCG and hMG treatment, the penis length of 54 male patients was significantly increased from (2.58 ± 0.69) cm to (4.19 ± 0.77) cm , and penis circumference was also increased from (3.71 ± 1.36) cm to (5.95 ± 1.26) cm;the testicular volume was increased from (1.76 ± 1.49) ml to (5.20±2.30) ml;height was increased from (147.01 ± 12.29) cm to (151.98 ± 11.52) cm and bone age was increased from (11.22 ± 2.71) years to (11.64 ± 2.72) years;the differences before and after treatment were statistically significant (all P<0.01). As the patients' age increased, their testicular volume and testosterone level increased slowly, and significant differences amongst each age group were found (P<0.05). The in-creased value of testicular volume, serum FSH and LH levels, and height growth tended to be negatively correlated to the initial age of therapy (r=-0.517~-0.334, P<0.05). Conclusions Early and proper treatment in male patients with multiple pituitary hormone deficiency using hCG and hMG improves testicular function and secondary sex characteristics.
5.The clinical significance of color digital fundus photography in the physical examination
Wenhong QIAN ; Jian TANG ; Bailin WU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2012;06(4):244-246
Objective To study the color digital fundus photography of the fundus in the physical examination in screening and clinical importance to guide treatment.Methods 50 245 cases (100 490 eyes) healthy subjects with Topcon TRC NW100 digital color fundus camera to take pictures after the screening analysis.Results The number of the Inspector General,50 245 cases,45 373 cases of normal,accounting for 90.3%,a general description of those 359 cases,accounting for 0.7%,the positive findings in 4513 cases,accounting for 9.0%.Positive comparison between men and women of all age groups showed no significant difference ( P > 0.05 ).Positive findings of retinal arteriosclerosis in the detection rate of 7.4%,0.1% of the diabetic retinopathy,macular degeneration,0.1%,0.6% of retinopathy,optic atrophy 0.1%,the optic nerve C/D greater than 0.7%.Screening of the positive findings of the subjects to give timely and accurate diagnosisandtreatmentrecommendations.Conclusion Digitalcolorfundusphotography objectivity,reproducibility andnon-invasive characteristics of the image data to facilitate thestorage and exchange,andretinalmicrovascular disease couldbetter predictthe effects on cardiovascular and cerebrovascularevents,and therefore have important applications in the field ofhealthy value.
6.Analysis,identification and strategies on interferences in immunoassay
Gusheng TANG ; Yu WU ; Qian SHEN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2009;32(7):725-729
Substances that might potentially alter the measurable concentration of the analyte or alter the binding ability of detection antibody can lead to immunoassay interference. Endogenous interferences consist of autoantibodies, heterophiles antibodies, human anti-animal antibodies (HAAA) and some binding proteins. Lipidemia, cross-reactivity, pre-analytical variation, matrix and different detection equipments may also affect immunoassay. These interfering substances may cause falsely increased or decreased concentration in many analytes, including hormones, tumor markers, drugs, cardiac tropanin and microbial serology, thus it will affect the diagnosis of patients and the evaluation of therapeutic strategies Laboratorians and physicians should both be aware of the potential interference in immunoassays and communicate closely when any clinical discordance between the clinical and the laboratory data appears, avoiding a subsequent wrong diagnosis and unwarranted treatment. In this case, an alternative assay or measurement is needed for the potential correct results.
7.Improvement on Secure Solution to EMR Based on No.1 Military Medical Project
Yuehua TANG ; Huafei LONG ; Qian DENG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(09):-
Objective To explore the solution to the secure problem of EMR based upon No.1 Military Medical Project.Methods The existing EMR system provides medical records service and the EMR are stored and managed in ordinary or established file format in the database server.Based upon above database characters related to EMR and the requirement of EMR security,the MRBACKUP system was developed to resolve EMR backup,recovery and dump.Results The MRBACKUP system safeguarded the security of EMR in the lowest cost,the least system resources and the highest efficiency.Conclusion The new secure solution to EMR can better resolve the security problems in the widely-used EMR in hospitals.
8.Laparoscopic D_2 Radical Gastrectomy for Staging Gastric Carcinoma
Liming TANG ; Jun QIAN ; Jie ZHU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(12):-
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy for staging gastric carcinoma.Methods From January 2008 to August 2008,a series of 32 patients with staging gastric tumor underwent laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy in our hospital.For distal gastrectomy,groups 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11p,12a,and 14v lymph nodes were resected,while for proximal gastrectomy groups 1,2,3,4,7,8,9,10,and 11 lymph nodes were excised.In the patients who received total radical gastrectomy,the groups 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12a,and 14v were harvested.Reconstruction of the digestive tract was performed after the resected tumor was removed through a mini-incision on the upper abdomen.Results The procedure was completed in all of the patients without conversion to open surgery.The distal gastrectomy was performed on 18 patients,and the proximal surgery was carried out in 2.The operation time and intraoperative blood loss for the two surgeries was 250-390 minutes(mean,325) and 50-250 ml,respectively.Total radical gastrectomy was employed in 12 cases with a mean operation time of 347 min(300-450),and blood loss of 60-350 ml.None of the 32 patients needed blood transfusion.Postoperative pathological examination showed that the edge of the resected samples were negative in all of the cases.They had the gastrointestinal function recovered in 24 to 72 hours(mean,38),and began fluid diet in 2 to 5 days(mean,2.8).No patient had anastomotic leakage or other complications.Thirty of the cases were followed up for 1 to 8 months.During the period,no recurrence,metastasis,or implantations at the incision or puncture sites were found.Conclusion Laparoscopic D2 radical gastrectomy is a safe,feasible,effective and minimally invasive technique with good short-term outcomes for patients with staging gastric carcinoma.
9.Clinical Reseach of Yangxinshi Pill on ET,NO,CRP in Treatment of Angina Pectoris Belonging to Manifestation of Qi-deficiency and Blood Stagnation
Dong YAN ; Yuliang QIAN ; Shuhua TANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(12):-
Objective To observe the influences of Yangxinshi pill on ET, NO, CRP in patients with angina pectoris belonging to manifestation of Qi-deficiency and blood stagnation. Methods 78 patients with angina pectoris were randomly divided into two groups. 40 patients in treatment group were treated with Yangxinshi pill, 4 pills once, three times a day 8 weeks. 38 patients in control group were treated with isosorbide mononitrate 8 weeks. The symptoms and the ET, NO, CRP level before and after treatment were recorded. Results Obvious drop of ET, NO, CRP were observed after treatment in the treatment group. The level of ET was reduced from (67.47?15.72)pg/mL to (37.97?7.82) pg/mL. The level of NO was increased from (78.24?13.81)?mol/mL to (96.25?12.72)?mol/mL. The level of CRP was reduced from (5.31? 2.02)mg/L to (3.42?2.17) mg/L. There was a significant difference between the two drugs (P 0.05). The total efficacy rate in improving symptom was 95%. There was a significant difference between the two drugs (P
10.The therapeutic choice of women menopause
Chunhua QIAN ; Wei TANG ; Chao LIU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(09):-
A wide range of uncomfortable symptoms are attributed to menopause.It is also during this time that women are at increasing risk of poor medical conditions such as osteoporosis,cancers and dementia.Most physicians pay attention to the proper selection of effective and reasonable therapeutic methods,unfortunately,no agreement exists on the clinical recommendations and choice.The article reviewed hormone replacement therapy(HRT),common therapy and traditional medical therapy.