1.Innovating Model in Experiment Subject and Improving Creativity in Seven-Year Medical Students
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(12):-
According to the project of personnel cultivation in 21st century,we have increased interdisciplinary comprehensive experimental courses to intensify the practical education,optimize operating model and teaching method of experimental courses.Experimental education must be strengthened in order to culture students' creativity.
2.Basic research and application of microRNA--a novel target for regulating cardiac arrhythmias.
Rong ZHANG ; Deli DONG ; Baofeng YANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2011;46(1):6-11
Translational medicine is a novel concept about combination of basic research and clinical application. The aim of translational medicine is to realize the translation of basic research into clinical practice. microRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding single-stranded RNAs with 21-25 nucleotides in length as newly discovered factors in regulating gene expression. Recently, the key regulatory role of miRNA in the cardiovascular system has been elucidated and amount of remarkable results has been achieved, particularly in the regulation of cardiac arrhythmias. A series of studies demonstrate that miRNAs are involved in the regulation of expression of a variety of proteins associated with cardiac electrical activity, and are the potential targets of occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias and anti-arrhythmic drugs. miRNAs as a therapeutic target regulate the stability of mRNAs of target genes or play an inhibitory role in the translation process. Stability of the corresponding miRNA expression levels in the target organ may be a new approach for the disease therapy. Regarding the dysfunction of miRNA, we employed miRNA re-expression strategy and anti-miRNA strategy to correct target protein function and provide a new entry for the therapy of arrhythmia. With the technology of miRNA mimics and antagomirs, miRNAs are expected to treat various cardiovascular diseases and will provide a fresh impetus to achieve transform medicine.
3.Effect of histamine in paraventricular nucleus on the development of neurogenic pulmonary edema
Lijuan SHI ; Rong DONG ; Xiaohong ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1988;0(02):-
Objective To explore the effect of histamine in paraventricular nucleus (PVN) on the development of neurogenic pulmonary edema (NPE).Methods NPE models of rabbits were made and H 1 receptor antagonist (chlorpheniramine, H 1 group), H 2 receptor antagonist (Cimetidine, H 2 group) or normal sodium (NS group) were injected into PVN of rabbits utilizing the technique of stereotaxis. The degree of pulmonary edema was observed, the content of histamine in PVN was measured by high performance liquid chromatogram, and the ration of lung-water and A/P value were calculated.Results (1) Compared with control group and sham operation group, the content of histamine of PVN in NPE group obviously increased ( P
4.Comparison of postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing sevoflurane-based anesthesia versus propofol-based anesthesia
Jie SHEN ; Rong DONG ; Fujun ZHANG ; Buwei YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2015;35(3):287-289
Objective To compare the postoperative cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing sevoflurane-based anesthesia versus propofol-based anesthesia.Methods Sixty-two patients of both sexes,aged 65-80 yr,weighing 48-90 kg,of ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,were randomly allocated to either sevoflurane-based anesthesia group (group S,n=31) or propofol-based anesthesia group (group P,n =31).At 1 day before operation and 7 days after operation,cognitive function was assessed by MiniMental State Examination,Digit Span Test (forward test and backward test),Digit-Symbol Substitution Test,Trail Making Test A and Word Recognition Test,and the scores were recorded.Results There were no significant differences between the two groups in the scores of each test used for assessment of cognitive function.Compared to group P,Mini-Mental State Examination scores,forward test scores and backward test scores obtained from Digit Span Test,Digit-Symbol Substitution Test scores,and Word Recognition Test scores were significantly decreased at 7 days after operation,and no significant change was found in Trail Making Test A scores in group S.Conclusion Postoperative cognitive function is decreased under sevoflurane-based anesthesia when compared with that under propofol-based anesthesia in the elderly patients.
5.The clinical features of acute coronary syndrome combined with low T3 syndrome
Qiang CHEN ; Dangsheng HUANG ; Dong SHEN ; Chunhong ZHANG ; Rong GUO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2013;(19):30-32
Objective To investigate the clinical features of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) combined with low T3 syndrome and its prognosis.Method Eighty-seven ACS patients with low free triiodothyronine (FT3) level (low FT3 group) and additional 64 ACS patients with normal FT3 level(control group) were selected in parallel; all the patients underwent coronary angiography.The contents of FT3,N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP),cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and high sensitivity-C reactive protein (hs-CRP) were recorded,and the related factors were evaluated.The number of stenotic vessels was calculated.Results The contents of NT-proBNP,cTnI and hs-CRP in low FT3 group were elevated significantly compared with those in control group [(1242.14 ± 226.32) ng/L vs.(1126.36 ±195.55) ng/L,(0.92 ± 0.23) ng/L vs.(0.84 ± 0.19) ng/L,(6.46 ± 2.25) mg/L vs.(5.71 ± 1.78) mg/L],and there were significant differences (P < 0.01 or < 0.05).The contents of FT3 were negatively correlated with NT-proBNP,cTnI and hs-CRP in two groups (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in the number of stenotic vessels between two groups (x2 =4.512,P =0.105).Conclusion In patients with ACS,there is a negative correlation between contents of FT3 and the prognosis,but there is no correlation between contents of FT3 and the number of stenotic vessels.
6.Changes in the lymphocyte subgroup after TACE, THPP of primary hepatic carcinoma
Ting-Rong ZHANG ; Cheng XU ; Wei-Dong MAO ; Al ET
China Oncology 2000;0(06):-
Purpose: Observe the varities of lymphocyte subgroup of patients suffering from primary hepatic carcinoma ( PHC) during the treatment by hepatic arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and Hyperthemia Peritoneal Perfusion (THPP). Methods: Twenty seven patients were treated with TACE and THPP a week after TACE. We tested for lymphocyte subgroup three times with the flow cytometry (FCM) for pre-TACE, post-TACE and THPP a month later. The control group, twenty seven patients, were also tested for lymphocyte subgroup three times with the TACE. Results: The lymphocyte subgroup among the patients suffering from PHC were disordered. CD4+,CD4+/CD8+.CD19+NK+ were decreased, (P
7.Investigation of ?-lactamase genotypes of Chryseobacterium/Flavobacterium spp.
Rong ZHANG ; Hong-Wei ZHOU ; Jie DONG ; Gong-Xiang CHEN ;
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2001;0(03):-
Objective To understand the distribution of the genotypes of ?-lactamases in Chryseobacterium/Flavobacterium spp.Methods Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of 43 Chryseobacterium meningosepticum strains,22 Chryseobacterium indologenes strains and 10 Chryseobacterium gleum strains against 15 antibiotics were determined by agar dilution method.3-D test and modified 3-D test were used to identify carbapenamase.2-mercaptopropionic acid inhibitory test was used to confirm metallo-?-lactamases (MBL).Genes of ?-lactamases were amplified with 6 pairs of primers special for Chryseobacterium/Flavobacterium spp.and the amplified genes were sequenced.Results MIC_(50) and MIC_(90) of quinolones were lower comparing to other antibiotics.MICs of C.gleum against 15 antibiotics were lower than other Chryseobacterium/Flavobacterium spp.Among 43 C.meningosepticum strains,26 strains (60.5%) produce MBL,but all strains (100%) produced extended-spectrum ?-lactamases (ESBLs);12 C.indologenes strains (68.8%) produced MBL;6 (60%) C.gleum strains had MBL.Genotypes of MBL in C.meningosepticum strains were Bla-B 1,2,3,5 and 11,and Bla-GOB 2,4,6 and 8,respectively.Only one genotype,namely CME-1,was identified for ESBL in C.meningosepticum.The genotype of MBL in 3 C.indolgenes strains was IND-1,and the 6 C.gleum strains contained CGB genotype.Meanwhile,there were 8 C.indolgenes strains and 3 C.gleum strains were confirmed to produce ?-lactamase,but their genotypes were unable to be detected using the current primers,implying that there were possible novel genotypes.Conclusions Investigation of genotypes distribution of ?-lactamase in Chryseobacterium/ Flavobacterium spp.can provide theoretical evidences and rational in the selection of antibiotics,control of noscomical infection and development of novel antibiotics.
8.Effects of curcumin pretreatment on expression of Nrf2 protein during ventilator-induced lung injury in rabbits
Zongjian SUN ; Kun HE ; Dong ZHANG ; Shuang HAN ; Junfang RONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;34(2):237-240
Objective To evaluate the effects of curcumin pretreatment on the expression of Nrf2 protein during ventilator-induced lung injury in rabbits.Methods Twenty-four healthy male New Zealand white rabbits,aged 3-6 months,weighing 2.5-3.0 kg,were randomized into 3 groups (n =8 each) using a random number table:two-lung ventilation (TLV) group; one-lung ventilation (OLV) group; and curcumin pretreatment group (group Cur).In group Cur,curcumin 40 mg/kg (dissolved in 2 ml of 1% sodium carboxymethylcellulose) was given via a gastric tube into the stomach twice a day for 7 consecutive days starting from 7 days before ventilation,while the equal volume of sodium carboxymethylcellulose was given via a gastric tube instead of curcumin in TLV and OLV groups.All the rabbits were tracheostomized,and a tracheal tube was inserted to perform TLV in TLV group,and a tracheal tube was inserted into the right bronchus to establish OLV in OLV and Cur groups.Volumecontrolled ventilation was used in the three groups and the ventilatory parameters were regulated to maintain SpO2 > 90 %.Immediately before beginning of ventilation (T0) and at 1,2 and 3 h of ventilation (T1-3),arterial blood samples were obtained for blood gas analysis and determination of PaO2.The oxygenation index was calculated.At the end of ventilation,the rabbits were sacrificed and right lungs were removed for determination of wet/dry lung weight ratio (W/D ratio).The right lower lobe was isolated and puhmonary specimens were obtained for determination of malondialdehyde (MDA) content and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (using colorimetric method) and the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 protein (by Western blot) in lung tissues and for microscopic examination of pathological changes of the lung which were scored.Results Compared with group TLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,MDA content,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were significantly increased,and the SOD activity and oxygenation index at T2,3 were decreased in OLV and Cur groups (P < 0.05).Compared with group OLV,the W/D ratio,pathological scores,and MDA content were significantly decreased,and the SOD activity,oxygenation index at T3,and expression of Nrf2 and HO-1 were increased in group Cur (P < 0.05).Conclusion Curcumin pretreatment reduces ventilator-induced lung injury through promoting the expression of Nrf2 protein in lung tissues in rabbits.
9.Distribution and drug resistance of Gram positive bacteria of ten hospitals in Chongqing
Xiaoqin LU ; Rong LI ; Lin ZHANG ; Xiaofang YANG ; Zhi DONG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(5):594-596
Objective To investigate the distribution and drug resistance of the gram positive bacteria isolates from hospital in Chongqing during 2006-2011 .Methods Non-repetitive gram positive bacterias were collected retrospectively from ten hospitals in Chongqing .Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of all clinical isolates were carried out using Kirby-Bauer(KB) .Results 14 473 strains were isolated .There were 4 840 strains of Staphylococcus aureus (33 .4% ) ,2 566 strains of Staphylococcus epidermidis (17 .7% ) ,1 822 strains of Staphylococcus haemolyticus (12 .6% ) ,1 325 strains of Enterococcus (E .faecalis/E .faecium )(9 .2% ) . Staphylococcus was highly sensitive to nitrofurantoin ,rifampicin ,piperacillin/tazobactam ,linezolid ,teicoplanin and vancomycin ,but their resistance rate to ampicillin/sulbactam ,oxacillin ,penicillin and clarithromycin was high .The resistance rate of E .faecium to the majority of antimicrobial agents was obviously higher than that of E .faecalis ,excluding imipenem ,chloramphenicol and tetracy-cline .Vancomycin and linezolid still remain the strongest antibacterial activity to Enterococcus .Conclusion The distribution and drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria in Chongqing present regional particularity ,and antibiotic resistance is severe .It is significant to strengthen the epidemiology study of pathogenic bacteria and to develop policies to intervene in the use of antimicrobial agents .
10.Analysis of the Prevalence and Economic Burden of Diabetes in Guandu District of Kunming
Rong HE ; Le CAI ; Jun DONG ; Jie TAO ; Shulan ZHANG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2014;(1):12-14
Objective To analyze the prevalence and economic burden of diabetes in Guandu district of Kunming. Methods We used probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling method to select representative sample of 4595 residents aged 18 or over from this district. Each participant received face to face questionnaire interview and physical examination. We applied different methods to measure the direct,indirect and intangible costs of diabetes. Results In the study population, the overall prevalence of diabetes was 6.2%,and females had higher prevalence of diabetes than males (6.2%vs. 5.6%, <0.05) . The DALY/1000 population of diabetes was 3.52, among which males and females were 5.18 and 6.70, respectively. Mean unit direct costs, indirect costs and intangible costs of diabetes were 3464.49 Yuan,84.48 Yuan and 4 045.97 Yuan,respectively. The total economic burden of diabetes was 401.84 million Yuan. Intangible costs represented the largest component of economic burden of diabetes,followed by direct costs. Conclusion The huge economic burden of diabetes has become the cause for concern in Guandu district. Effective measures are needed to reduce the economic burden of diabetes.