1.Normal Vestibulo Ocular Reflex (VOR) gain Measured Using the Video Head Impulse Test (vHIT) in Healthy Young Adults
The International Medical Journal Malaysia 2019;18(3):88-94
Introduction: Many new objective tests to assess the function of specific structures of the vestibular
organ are currently adopted in vestibular clinics. One of the objective assessments include the video head
impulse test (vHIT) where gain & velocity responses of eye relative to the head movements are recorded
using an infrared camera. Methods: Thirty normal hearing subjects age between 18 to 25 years old
participated in this study. At least ten Lateral, Left Anterior Right Posterior (LARP), and Right Anterior Left
Posterior (RALP) responses were recorded for each participant by making small and rapid unpredictable head
movements. Results: The average velocity gain for Lateral responses at 40 ms, 60 ms and 80 ms were 1.05 ±
0.003, 1.03 ± 0.002 and 1.01 ± 0.003 respectively. The LARP average velocity regression were 1.01 ± 0.24 for
Left Anterior and 1.05 ± 0.25 for Right Posterior, with an average gain asymmetry of 5.13%. The RALP
average velocity regression were 1.08 ± 0.31 for Right Anterior and 1.12 ± 0.30 for Left Posterior, with an
average gain asymmetry of 5.87%. One sample T-test were conducted to compare Lateral responses to a
previous study by Mossman et al. (2015) where significant differences in velocity gain at 60 ms and 80 ms
between studies were found where, t (59) = 5.56, p <0.01 and t (59) = 2.86, p < 0.01 respectively.
Conclusion: This indicates the importance of establishing on-site norms for every clinical settings as
techniques used and equipment differences could affect the results.
2.Establishment and optimization of sequence-related amplified polymorphism amplification system for Carthamus tinctorius L.
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1985;0(05):-
Objective:To study the factors influencing the amplification of sequence-related amplified polymorphism(SRAP) system in Carthamus tinctorius L.and to establish a stable SRAP reaction system,laying a foundation for molecular marker assistant breeding of Carthamus tinctorius L.Methods: Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide method was used to extract the genomic DNA of Carthamus tinctorius L..Twenty-seven tests with 3 factors at 3 levels were designed,the conditions including Taq polymerase concentrations(0.02,0.04,0.06 U/?l),dNTP concentrations(0.15,0.25,0.30 mmol/L)and Primer concentrations(0.15,0.30,0.45 ?mol/L);another 8 tests were designed based on the single factor of Mg~(2+) concentrations(0.5,1.0,1.5,2.0,2.5,3.0,3.5 and 4.0 mmol/L).Twenty ng DNA template was added into 25 ?l SRAP reaction system;the system was optimized and agarose electrophoresis was used for determination.Results: A SRAP reaction system for Carthamus tinctorius L.was established.In a 25 ?l reaction system,Taq polymerase was 0.02 U/?l,dNTP was 0.25 mmol/L,Primer was 0.30 ?mol/L,and Mg~(2+) was 3.0 mmol/L.Target bands increased after optimization,with good reproducibility,and the amplification results were satisfactory.Conclusion: The SRAP reaction system in this experiment is suitable for analysis of Carthamus tinctorius L.
3.Hypoglyceamic effects of aqueous extract of Aframomum Melegueta leaf on alloxan-induced diabetic male albino rats.
Mojekwu TO ; Yama OE ; Ojokuku SA ; Oyebadejo SA.
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences 2011;8(1):28-36
Aframomum melegueta (Zingiberaceae) seeds are used in West Africa, as a remedy for variety of ailments such as stomach ache, snakebite, diarrhea and anti-inflammatory properties. The hypoglycaemic effects of crude leaf extract of Aframomum melegueta on the treatment of alloxan
induced diabetes in male rats and non-diabetic rats (control) were examined in this study. Results
obtained from the experiment showed that the elevated blood glucose level caused by oral administration of 250 mg / kg body weight of alloxan was reduced significantly (p < 0.01) by oral administration of Aframomum melegueta leaf extract doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg with the
exception of 20 mg/kg when compared to control groups. The non-diabetic groups that received the extract showed reduction in blood sugar level as the dose increases when compared to their control group. There was a final weight gain and organ restoration for both the diabetic and non-diabetic rats after treatment when compared with their controls. This study showed that the extract have
hypoglycemic and prophylactic effects.
4.Evaluation on environment sanitation in Ha Nam General Hospital
Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information 2004;0(2):22-25
This study was carried out to evaluate environmental factors at Ha Nam General Hospital. The result showed that: about 640 kg of solid waste is generated everyday of which 22% is toxic. The equipments and infrastructure are under ability for treating this waste. Almost of the microclimatic parameters are in the normal value, but the illumination is a little low. The physical and chemical parameters in supplied water at the hospital are within the permitted standard. The hospital need to equip tools and equipment for collecting, transportation and treatment this waste according to the standards of Viet Nam Ministry of Health, standard waste bins
Environment, Sanitation
5.Environmental sanitation in Bac Ninh General Hospital in 2004
Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Information 2003;0(3):28-31
A study of environmental sanitation in Bac Ninh General Hospital was carried out in 2004 with certain objects: 145 patients and their relatives, 37 people living near the hospital, 35 health workers, and 5 managers of the hospital… The hospital delivered about 1570 kg of waste daily; 340 kg of them was dangerous and must be treated in special way. The hospital implemented medical solid waste management and treatment well; the incinerator had worked effectively in making the hospital’s environment fresh. The medical solid waste treatment system of this hospital was a good sample
Sanitation, Environment
6.Classification of Epileptic Seizures and Syndromes: Historical Review and Changes in Terms and Concepts.
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society 2001;9(1):178-191
No abstract available.
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Epilepsy*
7.Cognitive and processing mode of urethral distraction defect associated with pelvic fracture: a nationwide survey in Chinese urologists
Chinese Journal of Urology 2017;38(3):187-191
Objective To survey cognitive and processing mode of urethral distraction defect associated with pelvic fracture (PFUDD) in China and hope to find a reasonable treatment scheme for (PFUDD).Methods From Jan 2011 to Dem 2015,a questionnaire on surgical treatment for PFUDD was sent to 286 Chinese consultant urologists in more than 56 comprehensive hospitals throughout the China.The investigation includes the age of urologsit,the type of hospital,the number of patients treated during the last 5years,operation mode and optional time to do the surgery,the selection of operation approach,evaluation of the treatment effect were analyzed.At same time,we also investigated the methods of 260 cases about PFUDD.Results The age of the urologist were 30-55 years old.Over the past five years,229 urologists had fewer than 10 patients diagnosed each year,and only 57 had 10 patients diagnosed each year.There were many different kinds of operation method,including urethral realignment 36 (14%),direct vision internal urethrotomy 121 (46%),internal urethrotomy plus laser 57 (22%),trans-perineal urethral anastomosis 46(18%).The success rates were 58% (21/36),50% (60/121),46% (26/57),76% (35/46)respectively.70% (200/286) of specialists did an open exploration urethral realignment or cystostomy when patients were injured in 2-6 hours.28% (80/286) of specialists did urethral realignment with endoscopic surgery.About 75% (216/286) of specialists believed that the treatment of patients with posterior urethral atresia should follow the ladder principle.Minimally invasive methods at the start,including urethral dilation,direct vision internal urethrotomy was the first choice.They would prefer open surgery only after intial treatment failure.65% (186/286) of doctors believed that the overall outcome of the surgery was moderated.Conclusions Urethral distraction defect associated with pelvic fracture (PFUDD) was rare to be done.The direct vision internal urethrotomy was the first choice for most of the urologists(75%).They considered the urethroplast only after the failure of initial mini-invasive surgery.Trans-perineal urethral anastomosis had the best results.
8.Preparation of chondroitin sulfate from Raja porosa cartilage
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs 1994;0(03):-
A method of preparation of Chondroitin su(?)fate from Raja porosa cartilage was presented, using the extraction process of increasing concentration of strong bases, the hydrolysis of complex enzyme and the alcohol precipitat(?)on method. The technologic condition was researched. The white powder of Chondroitin sulfate was obtained at the yield rate of 2.82% and the purity of 93.6%.
9.DIFFERENTIATION OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS INTO NEURON- LIKE CELLS WITH LIGUSTRAZIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells(rMSCs) of young rat into neuron-like cells with Ligustrazin hydrochloride. Methods rMSCs were separated from femurs marrow flushed out with DMEM(low glucose) by using a needle and syringe, then planted in plastic culture flask. Through expanded to 5 passages, rMSCs were induced to differentiate into neuron-like cells with Ligustrazin hydrochloride. Anti-neurofilament(NF-M), nestin, neuron-specific enolase(NSE), MAP-2,GAP-43 and glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP) antibodies were detected by immunohistochemistry. Results rMSCs were comprised a single phenotypic population and displayed a fibroblast-like morphology after 5 passage in culture. With 10*!?g/L bFGF pre-induce for 24*!h, then the medium was replaced with induction medium containing Ligustrazin hydrochloride. The induced-rMSCs exhibited neuronal morphological characteristics from the first half an hour to 5*!h. The neuron-like cells expressed NF-M, NSE, MAP-2,GAP-43 and nestin positive, but didn't express glial astrocyte marker GFAP.Conclusion rMSCs can be induced to differentiate into neuron like cells with Ligustrazin hydrochloride in vitro.
10.Relationship between ultrastructural features with the expression of connexin 43 in the uterine junction zone and pathogenesis of adenomyosis
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;45(10):762-766
Objective To investigate the relationship between the ultrastructural features combined with the expression of connexin ( Cx43 ) protein in uterine junction zone and pathogenesis of adenomyosis.Methods From Nov. 2008 to Nov. 2009, 30 patients with adenomyosis (including 14 cases with proliferative endometrium and 16 cases with secretory endometrium) as study group matched with 30 women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (GIN) Ⅲ treated by hysterectomy as control group were enrolled in this study in Affiliated Hospital to Inner Mongolia Medical College. The expression of Cx43 in uterine junction zone of patients with adenomyosis was detected by immunohistochemisty staining. The ultrastucture of eutopic endometrium, uterine junction zone and outer 1/3 myometrium in both groups without history of dilatation and curettage, C-section and uterine surgery were observed by using transmission electron microscopy. Results ( 1 )The expression of Cx43 in proliferative and secretroy uterine junction zone were 0.133 ±0.018 and 0.137 ± 0.021 in study group and 0.154 ±0.016 and 0.141 ±0.018 in control group,which reached statistical difference (P <0.05). However, it didn't show significant expression of Cx43 between proliferative and secretory uterine junction zone in study or control group ( P > 0.05 ). The expression of Cx43 in proliferative and secretory of eutopic endometrium of 0.067 ± 0.017 and 0.062 ± 0142 in study group were significantly lower than 0.094 ±0.005 and 0.080 ±0.005 in control group. It didn't show statistical difference of Cx43 expression between proliferative and secretroy eutopic endometrium in both group. The expression Cx43 in outer myometrium of proliferative phase were 0.184 ± 0.022 in study group and 0.188 ± 0.028 in control group, which did not show significant difference (P >0.05). It also did not exhibit statistical difference of Cx43 expression in outer myometrium of secretory phase (0.178 ± 0.022,0.191 ± 0.025,P >0.05). (2) Morphological changes: the area of uterine smooth muscle cells of the uterine junction zone of (24. 3 ± 1.6) μm2 in study group were significantly increased than (21.8 ±2.0)μm2 in control group (P < 0.01 ). The length of the cell membrane dense plaques of (1.07 ± 0. 17 )μm in study group was significantly increased than (0.71 ±0.07) μm in control group (P <0.01 ). The myocytes exhibited cellular hypertrophy and disordered arrangement and fewer caveolae. There was cylindrical and dentate, chromatin margination, more heterochromatin in which muscle cells of nuclear surface of the uterine junction zone. Less cytoplasmic myofilaments and more intermediate filaments. Mitochondria were increased,the volume increased significantly vacuolization. The rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus were more prominent. Otherewise, mast cells and fibroblasts were close and glandular epithelial cells showed desmosome connection which villus thickening and dense. All features were more prominent at the junctional zone. Conclusions The down-regulation of Cx43 expression and ultrastructure changes in the junction zone might play an important role in pathogenesis of adenomyosis.