1.Clinical analysis of low dose thalidomide combined with conventional chemotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2014;37(4):113-115
Objective To investigate the efficacy of low dose thalidomide combined with chemotherapy in treatment of multiple myeloma(MM)and the clinical curative effect of the treatment method.Methods From June 2010 to June 2012,80 patients were diagnosed with multiple myeloma as the research object in Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Haining,randomly divided into control group and observation group,with 40 cases in each group.The control group adopted conventional chemotherapy,the observation group were given low dose thalidomide combined with conventional chemotherapy.The clinical effect and adverse drug reactions were compared. Results The total effective rate of observation group (87.5%)was significantly higher than that of control group(65.0%)(P<0.05).The adverse reactions were 87.5%(35/40)in observation group and 100.0%(40/40)in control group,there was no significant difference between the two groups.The mean progression-free survival(PFS)and overall survival(OS)in observation group(5.5 ±1.2 months;1 1.5 ±2.4 months)were higher than those in control group(3.7 ±0.8 months;8.5 ±1.3 months)(P<0.05 ). Conclusion Low dose thalidomide combined with conventional chemotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma can improve clinical effect and decrease recurrence rate,with high safety and less adverse reactions.
2.Investigation on awareness rates of malaria prevention knowledge among residents and students in Huai’an District,Huai’an City
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2016;28(6):696-698
Objective To understand the awareness status on malaria control knowledge of residents,primary and middle school students in Huai’an District,Huai’an City,so as to provide the evidences for promoting the malaria elimination process in this district. Methods Three towns in Huai’an District were selected randomly,and one village,one primary school and one junior middle school in each town were chosen as the investigation sites. The residents over 18 years old,the primary school students in Grade 4 to 6,and the junior middle students in the investigation sites were investigated by questionnaires to under?stand their awareness status on knowledge of malaria control. Results Totally 305 residents and 618 students were investigated. The awareness rate of students was 89.97%,and the rates of the junior middle school students and primary school students were 85.94%and 94.10%,respectively,the difference between them was statistically significant(P<0.01). The awareness rate of the residents was 80.98%,which was lower than that of the students(P<0.05). For the students,the awareness rate on“pre?caution of malaria”(96.74%)was the highest,while that on“drug of malaria”(68.93%)was the lowest. For the residents,the rate on“transmission route of malaria”(95.08%)was the highest,that on“4·26 is Malaria Day”(64.26%)was the lowest. Ex?pect the items of“transmission route of malaria”and“precaution of malaria”(both P>0.05),the differences of the awareness rates on all the other items between the students and residents were statistically significant (all P<0.01). Conclusions Al?though the awareness rates of malaria control knowledge in the population of Huai’an District,Huai’an City have achieved the goal of the relevant requirement,the health education on malaria control still should be strengthened,especially for the primary students,female residents and exported labor service personnel.
3.Radiation nephropathy
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(08):-
Radiation nephropathy refers to the damage of renal parenchyma and blood vessel caused by sufficient exposure to ionizing radiation.The clinical presentation includes proteinuria,hematuria,anemia,hypertension,and azotemia.Histological features include capillary loop thickening,mesangiolysis,formation of the double contours,subendothelial swelling,tubular atrophy,and tubulointerstitial fibrosis.Similar changes are seen in a variety of experimental animal models.The pathogenesis of radiation nephropathy remained unclear.It is reported that radiation-induced changes in kidney cell phenotype,renin angiotensin system(RAS) and oxidative stress is clearly involved.Multiple experimental studies have shown that antagonism of the RAS is beneficial,even when not initiated until weeks after irradiation.Recent findings suggest a similar benefit in clinical radiation nephropathy.
4. Prospective cohort study of body height and cancer incidence among adult men and women in Shanghai
Tumor 2012;32(12):992-1000
Objective: To investigate the association between body height and risk of cancer incidence among adult men and women in Shanghai. Methods: Baseline information on body height and other factors relevant for cancer was obtained from Women's (1996-2000) and Men's Health Studies (2002-2006) in Shanghai. Participants with missing data on body height, or those lost to follow-up in one year after the study enrollment were excluded, leaving 74 709 women and 61 161 men for analysis. There were 4 031 incident cancers for women and 2 047 for men confirmed at the end of 2009. COX regression model was used to evaluate the HR s ( hazard ratios) and 95% CI (confidence interval) between height and cancers. Results: After adjustment for some potential confounding factors including age, weight, physical activity, energy intake, occupation, income and reproductive factors (for women only), HR s and 95% CI s for cancer incidence per 1 standard deviation (6 cm for both men and women) increment in body height were 1.04 (95% CI : 1.00-1.08) for total cancers, 1.18 (95% CI : 1.05-1.33) for stomach cancer, 1.34 (95% CI : 1.06-1.70) for kidney cancer and 1.05 (95% CI : 0.99-1.12) for breast cancer in women; and 1.06 (95% CI : 1.00-1.11) for total cancers, 1.11 (95% CI : 1.00-1.25) for lung cancer, 1.34 (95% CI : 1.02-1.75) for pancreatic cancer, 1.23 (95% CI : 1.01-1.49) for rectal cancer and 0.78 (95% CI : 0.66-0.94) for prostate cancer in men. Conclusion: A possible link between body height and cancer incidence in men and women is suggested. The association between body height and cancer incidence varies by cancer type. Copyright © 2012 by TUMOR.
5.The effects of exercise on the activity of heme oxygenases and the expression of heme oxygenase-1 mRNA in vascular smooth muscle tissue of rats with spontaneous hypertension
Cailing REN ; Weidong TANG ; Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;34(2):81-84
Objective To investigate the effects of exercise on the activity of heme oxygenase-1 ( HO-1 ) and the expression of HO-1 mRNA and the mechanisms involved in the vascular smooth muscle tissue of rats with spontaneous hypertension (SHR). Methods Twelve male Wistar rats with normal blood pressure were used as control group ( group C ).Another 24 male rats with SHR were randomly assigned to one of 2 experimental groups ( 12 rats per group):an SHR group (group S) and an SHR treated group (group T).Rats in group T were treated with 60 minutes of unloaded swimming exercise 6 times a week for 9 weeks.Their blood pressure was measured once a week.After the nine weeks HO-1 activity as well as the expression of HO-1 mRNA in vascular smooth muscle and the concentration of carbon monoxide in plasma were measured. Results After the 9 weeks of training,average systolic blood pressure in group T was close to that of group C.The systolic blood pressure of group S continued to rise,and was significantly higher than that of the other 2 groups at each time point.Average HO-1 activity in group S (637.94 ± 73.637 ) reduced significantly compared with that of group C (786.20 ± 74.698) or with that of group T ( 1036.53 ± 140.63 ).That of group T was significantly higher than that of group C.The average expression of HO1 mRNA in group S (80.85 ± 6.953 ) was significantly higher than that of group C (45.15 ± 7.651 ) and lower than that of group T (90.70 ± 11.20),and the differences were statistically significant at the 5% level of confidence.The average level of expression of HO-1 mRNA in the T group was significantly higher than that of group C.The plasma carbon monoxide content of S group was significantly lower than that of groups C and T. Conclusions Exercise can enhance the activity of HO-1 and the expression of HO-1 mRNA in vascular smooth muscle in rats with SHR to reduce blood pressure.
6.The Selection of Transdermal Release Condition and Percutaneous Enhancer of Oxaprozin Gel in Vitro
China Pharmacy 2001;12(6):331-333
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of drug loading, medium composition, transdermal enhancer, lauryl alcohol and azone on percutaneous permeation of oxaprozin gel in vitro.METHODS: Drug permeation test was carried out by using modified Franz-type double compartment diffusion cell and isolated mice skin in vitro as transdermal barrier.RESULTS: Under the condition of an effective area of 5.77cm2, it was found that the result was stable and the reproducibility was well with drug loading more than 1.2g, the receiver solution ethanol to normal saline=7∶ 3(v∶ v);The transdermal enhancing effect of lauryl alcohol was superior to that of azone, the effect of mixed transdermal enhancer 3% AZ+ 10% LA was the best.CONCLUSION: The selection of both the optimum release condition and the best penetration enhancers provided reference for oxaprozin transdermal delivery.The standardization of gel percutaneous test in vitro was discussed preliminarily.
7.Performance of different polishing techniques for Vita ceramic restorations
Hui REN ; Xiaotong CAI ; Weifeng TANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2016;32(3):341-344
Objective:To compare the effects of different polishing techniques on the surface roughness of ceramic surfaces,provi-ding reference to restoration polishing in clinic.Methods:70 disc-shaped ceramic specimens were randomly divided into 7 groups(n=10).The glazing treated samples were served as the controls(group 1),the rest samples were treated by white aluminum oxide stone only(group 2)or followed by the polishing head of Ceramiste(group 3),Ceramiste and Ceramaster(group 4),Komer porcelain (group 5),Komer zirconium oxide(group 6)and EVE zirconium oxide,respectively.Roughness of the ceramic samples(including Ra,Rz and Rp)was measured with surface profilometry after different process and the data were analyzed by one way ANOVA.The surface characteristics of the specimens were observed by scanning electron microscopy.Results:The Ra and Rp of group 2 and 3 was higher than those of group 1(P <0.05).The Rz of group 2,3,4 and 5 was higher than that of group 1(P <0.05).Conclusion:Polishers interspersed with diamond grit may achieve a finish equal in smoothness to the glazed surface.
8.A survey of voluntary activities in medical graduates
Ping TANG ; Suxin LUO ; Hongyan REN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(5):439-442
Objective To get a view of the participation, motivation and barrier of voluntary activities in medical graduates, and to provide valuable advices for improving such behaviors. Methods The convenience sample method was used in medical graduates in 2014 and the total sample was 348. The data of voluntary service were collected by self-designed questionnaire, including whether partici-pating in voluntary service, times, types, motivations and barriers. SPSS 20.0 were used in statistic analysis and data were processed by description analysis and χ2 test. Results The effective response rate is 80.7%(281). The proportion of the post graduated students participation in voluntary activities is 65.8%(185), however, only 13.4%(28) claimed such activities more than 3 times. The proportion of participation in male, student leaders and party members were higher than those female, non-student leaders and non-party members, the different is statistically significant (P<0.05). The proportion of medical related voluntary activities is 52.6%. The primary motivation of voluntary behaviors is social responsibility (30.1%), while the primary obstacle is lack of medium (39.50%)and limitation of personal time and energy (30.0%). Conclusions The participation and persistence of voluntary activity in graduated students are not high enough. The colleges need to strength the organization and management of voluntary activities and focus on social responsible education, inspire and guide the postgradu ate students to participate in voluntary activities persistently by using their specialties.
9.The effect of the′cocktail′wet compress on the prevention of arm swelling after trans radial percutaneous coronary procedures
Ping TANG ; Qiong HUANG ; Hongyan REN
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(30):4199-4200
Objective To test the effect and safety of′cocktail′wet compression on alleviate the swelling arm after the inter‐vention through the radial artery .Methods Patients whose arm were swollen after the intervention through radial artery were di‐vided into two groups (experiment group ,47 patients vs .control group ,46 patients) .The experiment group adopt the′cocktail′wet compress plus traditional therapy (including elevate and immobile the swelling arm);the control group only use the traditional ther‐apy .The levels of pain ,swelling index and the number of the blister were compared between two groups .Results None of the limbs necrosis was observed in two groups .The level of pain(2 .62 ± 0 .86 vs .5 .46 ± 1 .02) ,swelling index (3 .3% ± 2% vs .5 .8% ± 3% ) of the arm ,and the number of blister (0 vs .4) in experiment group were lower than in the control group (P<0 .05) .Conclusion The bundle of therapy strategy which named'cocktail'wet compress can lessen the swelling of the arm induced by intervention through radial artery ;it is both safe and effective thus deserves widely application .
10.Hypermethylation and expression of HOXB6 gene in gastric cancer
Xiufen TANG ; Xiaomei SUN ; Xu REN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2001;0(02):-
Objective To detect the hypermethylation of HOXB6 gene in gastric cancer tissue and investigate the relationship between the gene expression and the clinics.Methods seven types of gastric cancer cell line and 73 cases of gastric cancer biopsy tissues were measured by combined bisulfite restriction analysis method.The gene expression and the re-expression after demethylation were detected by RT-PCR.Results Of 7 cell lines examined, 4 showed hypermethylation.The methylating status of HOXB6 was found to be correlated with loss of expression,which was restored by 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine treatment.We also find hypermethylation in 20/73(27.40%)case of cancer tissues but no one in non cancer tissue.Conclusion There are close relationship between hypermethylation and gene silencing in the HOXB6 gene of gastric cancer,There are also a gene re-expression after its demethylation.Hypermethylation of HOXB6 gene can be a tumor marker for gastric cancer diagnosis,and the agent of demethylation maybe a new antineoplastic drug.