1.Clinical effect of correcting the sunken upper eyelid by upper eyelid orbital fat reset
Ying LIU ; Xiaohu HE ; Wei SHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(4):215-217
Objective To discuss the surgical methodology for sunken upper eyelid and its curative effect by eyelid orbital fat reset.Methods 26 patients with the sunken upper eyelid were operated,in which blepharoplasty incision was used to open musculus orbicularis oculi and septum orbitale,dissected levator,displaced orbital fat were extended and replaced to the sunken region of upper eyelid,to mild-to-moderate ptosis evator tendon membrane folding suture was carried out at the same time and the wound was routinely sutured through 7-0 nylon thread.Results All cases were followed up for 12 months after operation.There was no obvious complication occurred,All cases got ideal outcomes,with smooth and symmetry lid folds.Conclusions The postoperative effects of upper eyelid orbital fat reset for correction of eyelid sunken are satisfactory,without inequality complications,and therefore it is worth promoting.
2.Differential expression profile of microRNAs in different types of uveal melanoma
Yinan, LIU ; Lei, SHAO ; Wenbin, WEI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(9):778-785
Background Researches showed that microRNA (miRNA) is involved in the pathogenesis and development of many tumors and plays a cancer-suppressing-gene like role or cancer-gene like action.Uveal melanoma (UM) is a common ocular malignant tumor in aduh,and the mechanism of UM pathogenesis and metastasis is still not elucidated.Understanding the differential expression of miRNAs in UM is expected to provide a basis for targeting treatment of UM.Objective This study was to screen and compare the expression profiles of miRNAs in epithelial type and spindle type of UM.Methods The use of specimens of UM and donor eyes was approved by Ethic Commission of Capital Medical University.The specimens of epithelial type (4 specimens) and spindle type (4 specimens) of UM confirmed by histopathology and immunochemistry were collected in Beijing Tongren Hospital from March 2013 to October 2015.The expression profile of miRNA was assayed by miRNA array.Normal uveal specimens were obtained from 8 donors as controls.The differentially expressing miRNAs were screened by intergroup differential folds of ≥2.The genes targeting differentially expressed miRNAs were predicted using multiples online software and the potential signal pathway was further analyzed by bioinformatics method.The microarray outcomes were validated by real-time quantitative PCR.Results Spindle cell type and epithelial cell type of UMs were verified by hematoxylin and eosin staining.Immunochemistry showed that HMB45,melanin-A and S-100 were positively expressed in the two types of UM.Compared with the normal uveal tissue,109 differentially expressed miRNAs,including 29 up-regulated and 80 down-regulated miRNAs were seen in the spindle cell type of UM,and in the epithelial cell type of UM,50 differentially expressed miRNAs were found,including 23 up-regulated and 27 down-regulated miRNAs.In spindle cell type of UM,the up-regulated miRNAs were miR-146a-5p,miR-25-3p and miR-29b-l-5p,and down-regulated ones were miR-126-5p,miR-183-5p and miR-96-5p.In epithelial cell type of UM,the up-regulated miRNAs were miR-155-5p,miR-210 and miR-378a-5p,and down-regulated ones were miR-199a-5p,miR-143-3p and miR-143-5p.In addition,the mutual up-regulated miRNA in both spindle cell type of UM and epithelial cell type of UM were miR-132-3p,miR-21-5p,miR-34a-5p and miR-34b-5p,and mutual down-regulated ones were miR-125b-2-3p,miR-126-3p,miR-199a-3p and miR-214-3p.Bioinformatics analysis showed that the targeting genes predicted by differentially expressed miRNAs participated in a number of biological pathways,including cancer-related pathway,mitogenactivated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway,Wnt signal pathway and intercellular adhesion,endocytosis,prostatic cancer,colorectal cancer pathways.Conclusions Many differentially expressed miRNAs exist among spindle cell type of UM,epithelial cell type of UM and normal uveal tissue.These miRNAs participate in or regulate the biological behaviour of UM via different signal pathways.
3.Determination of Alkaloids in Zanthoxylum Nitidum by Ultraviolet Spectrophotometry
Wei ZHANG ; Shao LIU ; Guixia HE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(01):-
Objective To establish a simple method for determination the Alkaloids contents from Zanthoxylum nitidum. Methods Adopting nitidunechloride as reference,alkaloids in Zanthoxylum nitidum were by ultraviolet spectrophotometry at 329 nm. Results The liner arrange was 3~8 ?g/mL,regression equation:Y=97.75X -0.025 5,r =0.999 1 (n=6). The mean recovery of Nitidunechloride was 99.46%,RSD=0.93% (n =5). Conclusion The method performed is accurate and simple. The reproducibility and rate of extraction are also desirable.
4.Hypoplastic Vertebral Artery:Diagnosis of Spiral CT Angiography
Wei LIU ; Kangwei SHAO ; Caisong ZHU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(12):-
Objective To evaluate the diagnosis of of hypoplastic vertebral artery by spiral CT angiography(SCTA).Methods 180patients with clinical diagnosis of vertebrobasilar insufficiency were undergone spiral CT angiography. For SCTA, 80~100 ml contrastmedium (omnipaque 350 mg/100 ml) was injected into the foot vein at the rate of 3 ml/s. The delay time was selected through a time-density curve made by Smart prep. Collimation thickness was 3mm and the table speed was 4.5mm/s. Reconstruction was done with 1.5mm increments. The SCTA images were postprossed with multiplanar volume reconstructions (MPVR) and shaded surface display (SSD). Original axial images were used to measure the diameter of vertebral artery. DSA was performed for those cases with vertebral artery stenosis within one week. Results Seventy eight (21.7%) unilateral vertebral arteries were diagnosed as hypoplastic vertebral artery,the left in 24 and the right in 54,the average diameter was 1.3 mm(1.0~1.5 mm),among them,opposite artery coexisted with local calcifications in13 cases, with twist in 20 and with compression by luschka joint hyperplasia in 11. The results were corresponding to that of DSA.Conclusion Hypoplastic vertebral artery is one of the popular reasons of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency , it could be diagnosed by SCTA and should be used generally in clinic to substitute the more invasive DSA inspection.
5.Biomechanical comparison of two types of posterior pedicle instrumentation
Fu-Xin WEI ; Shao-Yu LIU ; Wei-Dong ZHAO ;
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2004;0(09):-
Objective To compare the biomechanical properties between the two-level fixation by im- plantation of pedicle-screws into the adjacent upper and lower vertebrae of the fractured vertebra and the three-level fixation by implantation of pedicle screws into the fractured vertebra and its adjacent upper and lower vertebrae in the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures.Methods Eight fresh frozen calf spines were used in this study.Each specimen was tested in four models:intact model as the control,L1 burst fracture model,two-level fixation model, and three-level fixation model.The L1 burst fracture model was created on a biaxial material testing machine (MTS858 Bionix test system,America).During the experiment,the flexion,extension,bilateral bending and axial rotation loadings were applied to the specimens and the range of motion(ROM)was measured with a three-dimensional laser analysis apparatus and the stiffness was calculated subsequently.One-way statistical analysis was used.Results The ROMs under six different loadings in the fracture model became larger obviously(P<0.05)and the stiffness decreased(P<0.05).The ROMs in both fixation models were smaller than those in the other models(P<0.01)and the stiffness increased distinctly(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in ROMs and stiffness between the two-level fixation and three-level fixation models(P>0.05).Conclusion Two-level fixation provides similar biomechanical stability as three-level fixation does in the reconstruction of unstable thoracolumbar fractures.
6.The value of calcification in CT differentiating benign and malignant thyroid lesions
Wei LIU ; Jun YANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Kangwei SHAO ; Caisong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(2):147-151
Objective To study the diagnostic value of calcification in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid lesions. Methods CT images of 318 consecutive patients with pathologically proven thyroid lesions were retrospectively reviewed by two radiologists. The following characteristics of calcification on CT images were evaluated: (1) size (≤2 mm indicating microcalcification and > 2 mm or shelly and irregular shape indicating macrocalcification, and both features indicating mixed calcification), (2) number (single or multiple) and (3)location (internal or edge). χ~2 test was used for statistical analysis. Results Oft he 318 cases, 48 were diagnosed as malignant (papillary carcinoma 26, follicular carcinoma 7, medullary carcinoma 3 and microcarcinoma 12) and 270 were benign (nodular goiter 36, adenoma 170, nodular goiter with adenoma 38 and adenoma with Hashimoto's thyroiditis 26). Calcification was found in 60 cases (18.9%). Among them 21 (papillary carcinoma 12,microcarcinoma 6,follicular carcinoma 2 and medullary carcinoma 1) were malignant(43.8%) and 39(nodular goiter 6, adenoma 13,nodular goiter with adenoma 19 and adenoma with Hashimoto's thyroiditis 1) were benign (14.4%) (P < 0.01). Sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing thyroid carcinoma were 43.8% (21/48) and 85.6% (231/270), respectively. Microcalcification was found in 37 cases (malignant 8, benign 29) and macrocalcification was found in 23 cases(malignant 13, benign 10) (P < 0.01) . Sensitivity and specificity of macrecalcification for diagnosing thyroid carcinoma were 61.9% (13/21) and 74.4% (29/39), respectively. Single calcification was found in 31 cases (malignant 13, benign 18) and multiple calcification was found in 29 cases(malignant 8, benign 21) (P >0.05). Internal calcification was found in 15 cases of malignant lesions(71.4%) and 12 of benign lesions(30.8%); Edge calcification was found in 6 cases of malignant and 27 of benign, (P <0.01). Sensitivity and specificity of internal calcification for diagnosing thyroid carcinoma were 71.4% (15/21) and 69.2% (27/39), respectively. Conclusion Internal calcification or(and) macrocalcification of the thyroid lesions may strongly suspect thyroid carcinoma and fine-needle aspiration or surgery should be further performed.
7.The effect of Glargine insulin combined with Metformin or/and Acarbose in treatment for the newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Yun WANG ; Ningqian DU ; Wei SHAO ; Xiaoxiao LIU ; Yinling WU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2010;17(14):1913-1915
Objective To compare the clinical effects and safety of treating newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients by combining Glargine insulin with Metformin or/and Acarbose. Methods 84 patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes ,who have a history of weight loss, body mass index( BMI )23 ~ 28kg/m2 and poorly controlled blood glucose in Metformin at least a month ,were randomly divided into three groups. Glargine insulin plus Mefformin were used in group A. Glargine insulin plus Acarbose(without mefformin)were used in group B, Glargine insulin, Acarbos and metformin were used in Group C. All three groups were given a 12-week follow-up. Results FBG,2hBG and HbA1c levels were lower in the patients after treatment( P <0. 05 ). HbA1c of patients was partly up to the standard in group A and group B,but HbA1c of patients was all up to the standard in group C. The effects in group C were better than those in group A and group B. It had the shortest time to achieve the target and the smallest dose of insulin in group C. BMI in group A and B did not change but decreased in group C(P>0.05).The incidence of low blood sugar in all three groups was low and no significant difference observed among three groups (P>0.05). And in all three groups no severe hypoglycemia occurred. Conclusion The method of combining Glargine insulin with Mefformin or/and Acarbose could effectively control blood sugar had little impact on body weight of the newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients, and moreover, the incidence of low blood sugar in the newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients was lower. It would be the ideal method to treat newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients considering the general safety and effectiveness and convenience.
8.Effects of Low Load Exercise on Gait and Balance in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Jinyi LIU ; Wei CHEN ; Zhigang WU ; Ming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(1):19-22
Objective To explore the effects of low load exercise on the gait and balance in patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods 12 inpatients with Parkinson's disease from May to August, 2015 accepted low load exercise on Power Rehabilitation System 14 times in 2 weeks, with the medication as before. They were assessed with 3D gait analysis and Berg Balance Scale before and after treatment. Results The step length, stride length and walking speed improved after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the seriously affected limbs. There was no difference in cadence, stride time, step time, single support, double support, opposite foot off and opposite foot contact after treatment (P>0.05). The scores of Berg Balance Scale improved after treatment (P<0.05). Conclusion The low load exercise can improve the gait and balance in patients with Parkinson's disease.
9.Expression of Notch pathway receptors and ligands in cutaneous malignant melanoma
Bai LIU ; Wanting YU ; Wei CHENG ; Xuebao SHAO ; Yiqun JIANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(4):252-256
Objective To determine the expression of Notch pathway receptors (Notch1 and Notch4) and ligands (Jagged1 and Dll4) in cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) tissues,and to preliminarily explore the role of the Notch signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of CMM.Methods Immunohistochemical study was performed to determine the expression pattern and intensity of Notch1,Notch4,Jagged1 and Dll4 in 40 paraffin-embedded CMM specimens and 15 paraffin-embedded pigmented nevus specimens.Statistical analysis was carried out by chi-square test and Spearman rank correlation analysis with the SPSS 21.0 software.Results Notchl was detected in 31 (77.5%) of 40 CMM specimens,as well as in 3 of 15 pigmented nevus specimens,and the positive rates significantly differed between the two groups (x2 =15.281,P < 0.001).However,no significant difference in the expression intensity of Notch1 was observed between 18 in situ melanoma tissues and 22 invasive melanoma tissues (x2 =0.631,P =0.427).In addition,the positive rates of Notch4,Jagged1 and Dll4 were also significantly higher in the CMM group than those in the pigmented nevus group (all P < 0.05),and the expression intensity of Notch4,Jagged1 and Dll4 significantly differed between in situ and invasive melanoma tissues (all P < 0.05).In CMM tissues,the expression of Notch1 was positively correlated with that of Jagged1 (rs =0.350,P =0.027) and Dll4 (rs =0.562,P < 0.001),while the expression of Jaggedl was negatively correlated with that of Dl14 (rs =-0.734,P < 0.001).Conclusion Abnormality of the Notch signaling pathway may be involved in the pathogenesis of melanoma,but further researches are still needed to elucidate the detailed mechanism.
10.Relationship between care burden and social support among family caregivers of disabled elders in Beijing urban area
Wei XU ; Chenguang QIAN ; Xinmei LIU ; Shuang SHAO ; Juan DU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(2):87-89
Objective To explore the relationship between care burden and social support among family caregivers of disabled elders in Beijing urban area.Methods A cross-sectional survey based on convenience sampling was conducted among 744 family caregivers in Dongcheng District in Beijing urban area.All subjects were interviewed by the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI),Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS) and general social and demographical material lists.And then we analyzed the correlation between social support and care burden.Results The mean scores of ZBT and SSRS were (40.3 ± 15.2) and (31.1 ± 6.9)respectively.And a negative correlation existed between the level of caregiver burden and total social support.The care burden of disability elders was negatively associated with objective support,subjective support and social support availability (P < 0.05).Conclusions There is a close relationship between care burden and social support among family caregivers of disabled elders.The more objective support,subjective support and social support availability the caregivers acquire,the less burden they bear.