1.Investigation of Mild Hypothermia Treatment on Severe Traumatie Brain Injuries
Quan KONG ; Jialing LIU ; Qinghua WANG ; Xiaofu HUANG ; Ganquan OUYANG
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(06):-
Objective To explore the prognosis of mild hypothermia treatment in cases of severe traumatic brain injuries(sTBI),improve the knowledge of mild hypothermia treatment on brain injuries.Methods Cases were divided into 2 groups:mild hypothermia treatment group and control group.Mild hypothermia was applied to the cases of sTBI in mild hypothermia group.The prognosis was divided into five grades such as good recovery(GR),moderate disability(MD),severe disability(SD),persisted vegetative state(PVS)and death(D).Results In mild hypothermia group,there were 20 GR cases,5 MD,2 SD and 3 D cases,while in control group,there were 14 GR cases,9 MD,4 SD and 3 D cases.Conclusion Mild hypothermia treatment can improve the prognosis of sTBI.
2.Isolation and content determination of taxifolin, orobol and quercetin in Cudrania tricuspidata
Jiamei ZHANG ; Xiaoyu GUO ; Qinghua QUAN ; Ruifang JI ; Qianqian SUN ; Jingyun TIAN ; Peng TAN ; Yonggang LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018;40(12):1187-1190
Objective To isolate and identify 3 flavonoids (taxifolin, orobol and quercetin) from Cudrania tricuspidata, and develop a method for determining 3 flavonoid constituents in Cudrania tricuspidata. Methods Three flavonoids was isolated from ethanol extract of Cudrania tricuspidata by chromatography, and its structure was identified by nuclear magnetic resonance. The analysis was conducted on an Aglient C18 column (4.6 mm ×250 mm, 5 μm) eluted with 1% acetic acid and methanol as mobile phases in gradient mode. The flow rate was 1 ml/min and the detection wavelength was set at 310 nm. The column temperature was 25 ℃. Results Taxifolin, orobol and quercetin were isolated from ethanol extract of Cudrania tricuspidata by chromatography. The content of taxifolin, orobol and quercetin were 0.850 mg/g, 0.518 mg/g, 0.103 mg/g. Conclusion The method can be used for the quality control of Cudrania tricuspidata as a reference.
3.Study on the alkaloids in the different parts of Aconitum paniculigerum Nakai var.wulingense (Nakai) by HPLC-MS
Xiaoyu GUO ; Jiamei ZHANG ; Qinghua QUAN ; Ruifang JI ; Peng TAN ; Yonggang LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2018;40(7):633-638
Objective To analyze the alkaloids in the different parts of Aconitum wulingense by HPLC-ESI-Trap-MS. Methods The Agilent XDB-C18(250 mm×4.6 mm, 5 μm) column with gradient elution of 0.1% solvent (A)-acetonitrile(B), at a flow rate of 1 ml/min was used. The column temperature was set at 30 ℃. The MS analysis was based on positive ions mode. Results In the roots, a total of 61 diterpenoid alkaloids were discovered, among which 46 were identified. In the stems, 38 alkaloids have been found, among which 33 alkaloids were identified and 27 were the same with the roots. In the leaves, 18 alkaloids have been detected and 8 were the same with the roots. Conclusions The method is accurate, reliable and efficient, and is suitable for rapid identification of ingredients in Aconitum wulingense, which provides a reference for the development and utilization of Aconitum wulingense and clarify its efficacy and material basis.
4.Analysis of incidence and risk factors of neonatal ventilator associated pneumonia in a hospital in Hunan Province, 2016-2018
Yanfang ZHOU ; Jiayou LUO ; Qinghua QUAN ; Yamei LI ; Hong JIANG ; Kun FU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(8):822-827
Objective:To investigate the incidence and risk factors of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and to provide evidence for the prevention and control of VAP.Methods:A total of 1 872 neonates, who were admitted into NICU of Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital and subjected to mechanical ventilation from October 2016 to June 2018, were enrolled in the study. The neonates who met the diagnostic criteria of VAP were selected as the case group, and those who were treated with ventilator for 48 hours at the same time were regarded as the control group. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the related factors of VAP.Results:Of the 1 872 neonates who underwent the mechanical ventilation, the VAP occurred in 160 cases with the incidence rate of 8.5% (160 cases). The 227 specimens were collected. Gram-positive bacteria ( n=116, 51.1%) were the main pathogens. The main pathogens were Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis, Acinetobacter baumannii. By Chi-square test, birth weight, birth age, Apgar score, duration of ventilator, and whether newborn mothers with pregnancy hypertension were influencing factors. The result of logistic regression analysis showed that compared with no pregnancy included hypertension, the first aid measure at birth was initial resuscitation, and the MV time ≤ 5 days, the risk factors of ventilator-associated pneumonia in neonates included: their mothers with hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy, using of tracheal intubation and ventilator time more than 5 days. Conclusion:The incidence of VAP in neonates receiving continuous MV therapy in neonatal intensive care unit is higher. Gram-positive bacteria are the main pathogens. VAP in neonates is related to whether newborn mothers with pregnancy hypertension, MV duration and tracheal intubation.
5.Analysis of incidence and risk factors of neonatal ventilator associated pneumonia in a hospital in Hunan Province, 2016-2018
Yanfang ZHOU ; Jiayou LUO ; Qinghua QUAN ; Yamei LI ; Hong JIANG ; Kun FU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(8):822-827
Objective:To investigate the incidence and risk factors of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and to provide evidence for the prevention and control of VAP.Methods:A total of 1 872 neonates, who were admitted into NICU of Hunan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital and subjected to mechanical ventilation from October 2016 to June 2018, were enrolled in the study. The neonates who met the diagnostic criteria of VAP were selected as the case group, and those who were treated with ventilator for 48 hours at the same time were regarded as the control group. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the related factors of VAP.Results:Of the 1 872 neonates who underwent the mechanical ventilation, the VAP occurred in 160 cases with the incidence rate of 8.5% (160 cases). The 227 specimens were collected. Gram-positive bacteria ( n=116, 51.1%) were the main pathogens. The main pathogens were Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis, Acinetobacter baumannii. By Chi-square test, birth weight, birth age, Apgar score, duration of ventilator, and whether newborn mothers with pregnancy hypertension were influencing factors. The result of logistic regression analysis showed that compared with no pregnancy included hypertension, the first aid measure at birth was initial resuscitation, and the MV time ≤ 5 days, the risk factors of ventilator-associated pneumonia in neonates included: their mothers with hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy, using of tracheal intubation and ventilator time more than 5 days. Conclusion:The incidence of VAP in neonates receiving continuous MV therapy in neonatal intensive care unit is higher. Gram-positive bacteria are the main pathogens. VAP in neonates is related to whether newborn mothers with pregnancy hypertension, MV duration and tracheal intubation.
6.Influential factors associated with 2-week prevalence of fever and diarrhea among infants and young children at the age of 6-23 months in poor rural areas
Xu ZHOU ; Junqun FANG ; Jiayou LUO ; Hua WANG ; Qiyun DU ; Guangwen HUANG ; Binbin FENG ; Qinghua QUAN
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2017;42(9):1072-1079
Objective:To investigate the status and influential factors associated with 2-week prevalence of fever and diarrhea among infants and young children at the age of 6-23 months in poor rural areas.Methods:A total of 8 735 rural infants and young children aged 6-23 months in 30 poor counties of Wuling Mountains and Luoxiao Mountains in Hunan Province were selected in August 2015,and the questionnaires were used to collect information on the prevalence of fever and diarrhea,person and families,and feeding status.The data for prevalence of fever and diarrhea in infants and young children were calculated,and multi-non-conditional logistic regression model were used to analyze the influential factors.Results:The 2-week prevalence of fever and diarrhea in infants and young children was 20.8% and 12.2% respectively.The ages (OR=0.66,95%CI 0.58 to 0.75),Dong ethnicity(OR=1.42,95%CI 1.17 to 1.74) and low body weight (OR=1.31,95%CI 1.11 to 1.54) were influential factors for fever among infants and young children in poor rural areas;female (OR=0.86,95%CI 0.76 to 0.98),12-17 months (OR=0.80,95%CI 0.69 to 0.93),18-23 months (OR=0.51,95%CI 0.43 to 0.60),other ethnic minorities (OR=1.70,95%CI 1.13 to 2.56),non-complementary feeding (OR=1.65,95%CI 1.05 to 2.59) and low body weight (OR=1.39,95%CI 1.14 to 1.70) were the influential factors of diarrhea among infants and young children.Conclusion:The 2-week prevalence of fever and diarrhea among infants and young children aged 6-23 months in poor rural areas were quite serious.Low age,Dong ethnicity,and low birth weight are high risk factors for fever.Male,no addition of complementary feeding,and low birth weight are high risk factors for diarrhea.
7.Extraction of polysaccharides of Luotuopeng (Peganum harmala L.,Herb of Common Peganum) and its effect on toxicity of PolyQ accumulation in Caenorhabditis elegans
Qinghua QUAN ; Ruifang JI ; Jiang YUAN ; Jiali WANG ; Yibing LIU ; Yuan ZOU ; Xiaoyu GUO ; Jiamei ZHANG ; Yonggang LIU ; Zengping GAO
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;40(11):954-959
Objective To probe into the influence of polysaccharides of Luotuopeng (Peganum harmala L.,Herb of Common Peganum) on toxicity of PolyQ accumulation in the muscle cells of AM141 strain of Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans).Methods The polysaccharides of Luotuopeng were extracted by using water extraction followed by sequential alcohol deposition method,and the content of each precipitation was determined by using phenol-sulfuric acid method.The polysaccharides were added to medium,and then samples were collected for counting the number of fluorescence dots due to PolyQ-YFP accumulation in the muscle cells of C.elegans.The influence of the polysaccharides on toxicity of PolyQ accumulation in AM141 strain of C.elegans was reviewed.The precipitation precipitated by 60% ethanol with higher activity was purified by using macroporous resin for re-reviewing the activity.Results The mass fractions of the polysaccharides precipitated by 30% ethanol,60% ethanol or 80% ethanol were,respectively,20.07%,21.80%,19.98%.The inhibition rates of the polysaccharides on the fluorescence dots due to PolyQ-YFP accumulation in the muscle cells of C.elegans were,respectively,7.9%,17% and-1.72%.After the precipitation precipitated by 60% ethanol purified with macroporous resin,the mass fractions of the polysaccharides,in 10% and 20% ethanol elution with higher mass fractions,were,respectively,49.76% and 38.26%,and the inhibition rates were,respectively,35.25% and 18.03%.Conclusion The method for reviewing the influence of the polysaccharides on toxicity of PolyQ accumulation through model of AM141 strain of C.elegans is easy,stable and reliable.The polysaccharide precipitated by 60% ethanol has the highest inhibitory effect on PolyQ accumulation with a dose-effect relationship.
8.Synthesis and biological evaluation of N-Alkylamide derivatives as anti-tumor agents
Jiang KUNXIU ; Xing YANTAO ; Quan QINGHUA ; Sun QIANQIAN ; Tian JINGYUN ; Liu CEN ; Song XINGZHUO ; Wang XIRUI ; Liu YONGGANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2020;7(4):393-403
Background: N-Alkylamides(NAAs),derived from Anacyclus pyrethrum(L.)DC,have potential anti-tumor effects.To explore the molecular mechanism and chemo-preventive capacity of NAAs,we synthesized an NAA(H-10)and evaluated whether it could inhibit the proliferation of B16,HepG2,HeLa,and HCT116 cancer cells in 2D culture.Methods: To evaluate the antiproliferative activity of H-10 in 2D and 3D culture of BD,HepG2,HeLa,and HCT116 cells,multicellular tumor spheroids were constructed to more accurately reflect the cell tumor environment.To visualize nuclear changes related to apoptosis,Hoechst 33258 staining and propidium iodide-Annexin V double staining were performed.Results: Compound H-10 strongly inhibited the growth of all tested cell lines.Hoechst 33258 staining and propidium iodide-Annexin V double staining revealed that H-10 did not cause morphological al-terations in the nuclei and moderately induced late apoptosis only when treated at 180μM.The strongest inhibitory effect was observed in HCT116 cells.Flow cytometry analysis indicated that treatment of HCT116 cells with compound H-10 resulted in robust cell growth arrest in G2 phase in 2D and 3D cell culture;in 3D-cultured HCT116 cells,growth arrest occurred in G1 phase.Treatment with compound H-10 also significantly suppressed angiogenesis of chick chorioallantoic membrane in vivo.Conclusion: Treatment with compound H-10 strongly affected clonogenic survival(in the long-term)and migration of HCT116 cells.Therefore,H-10,a compound of NAAs may be useful for treating cancer because of its anti-neoplastic effect and easy synthesis.
9.Seroprevalence of influenza viruses in Shandong, Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chuansong QUAN ; Zhenjie ZHANG ; Guoyong DING ; Fengwei SUN ; Hengxia ZHAO ; Qinghua LIU ; Chuanmin MA ; Jing WANG ; Liang WANG ; Wenbo ZHAO ; Jinjie HE ; Yu WANG ; Qian HE ; Michael J CARR ; Dayan WANG ; Qiang XIAO ; Weifeng SHI
Frontiers of Medicine 2022;():1-7
Nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been commonly deployed to prevent and control the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), resulting in a worldwide decline in influenza prevalence. However, the influenza risk in China warrants cautious assessment. We conducted a cross-sectional, seroepidemiological study in Shandong Province, Northern China in mid-2021. Hemagglutination inhibition was performed to test antibodies against four influenza vaccine strains. A combination of descriptive and meta-analyses was adopted to compare the seroprevalence of influenza antibodies before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall seroprevalence values against A/H1N1pdm09, A/H3N2, B/Victoria, and B/Yamagata were 17.8% (95% CI 16.2%-19.5%), 23.5% (95% CI 21.7%-25.4%), 7.6% (95% CI 6.6%-8.7%), and 15.0 (95% CI 13.5%-16.5%), respectively, in the study period. The overall vaccination rate was extremely low (2.6%). Our results revealed that antibody titers in vaccinated participants were significantly higher than those in unvaccinated individuals (P < 0.001). Notably, the meta-analysis showed that antibodies against A/H1N1pdm09 and A/H3N2 were significantly low in adults after the COVID-19 pandemic (P < 0.01). Increasing vaccination rates and maintaining NPIs are recommended to prevent an elevated influenza risk in China.