1.Cardiovascular responses in elderly hypertensive patients with discopotracheal intubation
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(18):2978-2980
Objective To compare cardiovascular responses of intubations by Discopo and Macintosh laryngoscope in elderly patients with hypertension. Methods Sixty elderly hypertensive patients with ASAⅡ~Ⅲundergoing elective surgery were equally randomized into two groups. After induction of general anesthesia , orotracheal intubation was performed with Discopo or Macintosh. The Mean arterial pressure (MBP) and heart rate (HR), as while as Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), were recorded before (baseline values) and at 1,3,5 minutes after intubation(post-induction values). The rate of one-time successive intubation,intubation time and complication were also recorded. Results Compared with the macintosh group, the rate of one-time successive intubation was higher and the intubation time was shorter in the Discopo group (P< 0.05, respectively),with no complications. Compared with T0,MBP and HR at T2 in the two groups and T3 in the Macintosh group increased significantly (P < 0.05). Compared with the Macintosh group,MBP and HR at T2,T3 of the Discopo group decreased significantly (P < 0.05). Conclusion Little effect of tracheal intubation with Discopo on cardiovascular response was observed in elderly hypertensive patients.
2.Cellular and molecular mechanisms of metformin for clinical application
Yixuan LIU ; Shasha ZANG ; Guangyao SONG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2015;(4):375-377
[Summary] Considerable efforts have been made to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of metformin ,a potent antihyperglycemic agent now recommended as the first‐line treatment of patients with T2DM. The main effect of this drug is to reducethe hepatic glucose output ,primarily through inhibition of the mitochondrial respiratory chain complex Ⅰ and then activating AM P‐activated protein kinase (AMPK) ,which provide a generally acceptable mechanism for the action of metformin on hepatic gluconeogenesis. Beyond its effect on glucose metabolism ,metformin has been reported to improve ovarian function of patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and to reduce the risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications in patients with T2DM. In addition ,metfomin has also recently been suggested as an adjuvant treatment of cancer. Here we reviewed the progress of mechanism research and clinical application of metformin.
3.Genechip technology and its application in molecular nutrition
Shasha ZHANG ; Yuhong ZHANG ; Suchun LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2009;17(5):302-305
The gene chips have been extensively studies and widely applied.Gene chip technology provides a powerful tool for molecular nutrition.This article reviews the rationales,classification,characteristics of gene chips,and their application in molecular nutrition.
4.Application of Quality Control Circle in Improving the Completion Rate of Bed Shifting of Duty
Hongwen LI ; Shasha LIU ; Xiaomei LIU ; Hao WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2015;(1):33-35
Objective:To improve the the completion rate of bed shifting of duty via application of quality con-trol circle( QCC) , and to build a harmonious relationship between doctors and nurses and improve nursing moral standards. Methods:After organizing QCC group, taking improving the completion rate of bed shifting of duty as the theme and analyzing the effect, according to the ten steps of QCC to control the quality. Results:The comple-tion rate of bed shifting of duty was improved from 69% to 69%, the patients' satisfaction was improved from an av-erage of 96 to 100 after the implementation of QCC. Conclusion: QCC can improve the completion rate of bed shifting of duty and patients' satisfaction, and thus worth of promoting in routine nursing.
5.Optimization of vancomycin and linezolid dosage regimen for treatment of Gram-positive cocci infections
Chang LIU ; Shasha LIAO ; Liqin ZHU ; Bei ZHANG ; Wei LIU
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(8):1040-1042
Objective To estimate and optimize the dosage regimen of vancomycin and linezolid for treatment in different Gram-positive cocci infections. Methods The pharmacokinetic data of vancomycin and linezolid were collected, and the pharmacodynamics in vitro of these drugs for staphylococcus epidermidis, staphylococcus aureus, enterococcus faecalis and enterococcus faecium were analysed. The cumulative response fraction (CFR) was evaluated in different dosage regimens of two drugs against four types of bacteria. Results The regimen of 3 500 mg/d vancomycin was recommended for patients with staphylococcus epidermidis infection. The regimen of 2 500 mg/d vancomycin was recommended for patients with staphylococcus aureus infection. The regimens of 3 000 mg/d vancomycin and 400 mg linezolid given 2 times/day were recommended for patients with enterococcus faecalis infection. The regimens of 2 500 mg/d vancomycin and 400 mg linezolid given 2 times/day were recommended for patients with enterococcus faecium infection. Conclusion In application of vancomycin and linezolid for treatment of Gram-positive cocci infections, different dosage regimens should be used in different types of infections.
6.Effects of shRNA-IL-32γ-mediated gene silencing on the proliferation and apoptosis of fibroblast-like synoviocytes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Yuhong LIU ; Shasha WANG ; Lingxun SHEN ; Yulan XU ; Zhengwang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;16(2):124-128
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects and mechanisms of IL-32γ-shRNA-mediated gene silencing on the proliferation and apoptosis of fibroblast-like synoviocytes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).MethodsA eukaryotic expression plasmid of shRNA targeting IL-32γ was transfected into fibroblastlike synoviocytes by liposome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.RT-PCR was used to determine the expression level of IL-32γ.Western blotting was used to detect the levels of cyclin D1 and p-Akt.The proliferation of RA-FLS was examined by MTT.Cell cycles were analyzed by flow-cytometry.The apoptosis of cells were measured by TUNNEL.Comparisons between groups were tested by t test.Results ① The expression of IL-32γwas significantly inhibited by shRNA-IL-32γ-expressing plamid PGCsi 3.0 targeting sequence 1,2 and 3,and the inhibition rate had reached 75.6%,66.2% and 64.1%,respectively.② The absorbance value of proliferation of RA-FLS in EASY-shRNA-IL-32γ group was significantly lower than that in the shRNA-control group and normal group at day 3 [(0.23±0.03) vs (0.35±0.03) and (0.36±0.04),P<0.05] and 5 [(0.27±0.03) vs (0.52±0.05) and (0.53±0.04),P<0.01 ] after transfection.③ The rate of RA-FLS at phase G1 in the EASY-shRNA-IL-32γ group was significantly higher than that in the shRNA-control group and normal group respectively [(88±6)% vs (69±5)% and (68±4)%,P<0.05],while those at phase S+G2 in the EASY-shRNA-IL-32γgroup was significantly lower than that in the shRNA-control group and normal group [ ( 13.6±3.0)% vs (30.2±4.1)% and(32.1±4.3)%,P<0.01].④The rate of RA-FLS apoptosis in the EASY-shRNA-IL-32γ group was significantly higher than that in the shRNA-control group and normal group[(20.50±3.21 )% vs (9.20±0.32)% and (8.60±0.22)%,P<0.01].⑤ The expression of cyclin D1(0.36±0.04) and p-Akt(0.31±0.03) in the EASY-shRNA-IL-32γ group was significantly lower than that in the shRNA-control group [ (0.59±0.08) and (0.53±0.06)] and normal group [(0.61±0.07) and (0.52±0.06),P<0.01].ConclusionEASYshRNA-IL-32γ can inhibit RA-FLS proliferation by down-regulating the expression of cyclin D1 and induce RA-FLS apoptosis by down-regulating the expression of p-Akt.
7.PM2.5 induces VEGF expression via activation of NF-κB pathway in bronchial epithelial cells
Shasha LIU ; Hongli WANG ; Yongliang HU ; Weiping LI ; Lun SONG
Military Medical Sciences 2015;(5):325-328
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism of vascular endothelial growth factor ( VEGF) expression in bronchial epithelial cells (Beas-2B)induced by particulate matter 2.5(PM2.5).Methods PM2.5 powder was dis-solved in DMEM medium and diluted into five concentrations , 0,12.5,25,50 and 100μg/ml, respectively.The double an-tibiotics ( streptomycin and penicillin ) and FBS were added into the solution to a 2% final concentration of serum system after being treated by ultrasound for 30 minutes.The cultured Beas-2B cells were then treated with different doses of PM2.5.Subsequently, nuclear factor-kappa B(NF-κB) transactivity and the transcriptional activation of vegf gene promot-er were tested by dual-luciferase reporter gene analysis system while phosphorylation of p 65 , expression levels of IκBαand VEGF were detected by Western blotting .Results PM2.5 induced up-regulation of VEGF expression in Beas-2B cells in a dose-dependent manner , accompanied by NF-κB transactivation at the highest level under 100 μg/ml of PM2.5 treatment. Moreover, PM2.5 induced degradation of the repressor protein IκBαand increase in the phosphorylation level of p 65 sub-unit in Beas-2B cells.Knockdown of NF-κB p65 expression significantly inhibited vegf gene promoter transcriptional activa-tion as well as VEGF protein expression in Beas-2B cells induced by PM2.5.Conclusion PM2.5 induces VEGF expres-sion via activation of NF-κB pathway in bronchial epithelial cells .
8.Efficacy and safety of combination treatment with triamcinolone acetonide retrobulbar inj ection and panretinal photocoagulation in diabetic macular edema
Shuyan LI ; Lin MIAO ; Han CHEN ; Shasha LIU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2014;(6):1289-1292
Objective To discuss the efficacy and safety of triamcinolone acetonide (TA)retrobulbar injection combined with panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME), and to explain the advantages of this combination treatment method in treating DME.Methods Sixty-four cases (64 eyes) with macular edema due to diabetic retinopathy(DR)were randomly divided into combination treatment group(n=34,treated with TA retrobulbar injection combined with PRP)and PRP group(n=30,received PRP treatment only).The changes in the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), the fovea centralis thickness (CMT), and the intraocular pressure(IOP)before treatment and in 1 month, 3 months, 6 months after treatment were compared. Results The BCVA was improved in both groups after treatment. However, the BCVA improvement in combination treatment group was statistically more significant (P<0.05)compared with PRP group in 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after treatment. The resolution of DME after treatment as compared with that before treatment,the CMT reduced in two groups in 1 month,3 months,6 months after treatment.At each stage,the CMT in combination treatment group was lower than PRP group (P<0.05 ). No complications of glaucoma, cataract,vitreous hemorrhage,retinal detachment,choroidal detachment,and endophthalmitis were found in all patients.Conclusion For the patients with DME,the combination treatment with TA retrobulbar injection and PRP has a better therapeutic effect than the sole PRP treatment in reducing the macular edema and improving the BCVA.The operation is simple and has less complication.
9.Effect of early monitoring of oxygen uptake rate in patients resuscitated from cardiogenic cardiac arrest
Ping GONG ; Shasha LIU ; Jinggui SHEN ; Sijia ZHOU ; Jian KANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;24(8):857-861
Objective To investigate the correlation of oxygen extraction rate (ERO2) with blood lactate clearance rate and cardiac output (CO) in the early stage of post-restoration of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) in patients resuscitated from cardiogenic cardiac arrest,and to analyze the relationship between the ERO2 and prognosis.Methods Fourteen patients successfully resuscitated from in-hospital cardiogenic cardiac arrest in the emergency ICU from October 2012 to January 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.These patients were assigned to survival group (n =5) or death group (n =9) as per the outcome at 72 h after ROSC.At admission (0 h),3,6 and 12 h after ROSC,arterial blood and venous blood were drawn to detect ERO2 and lactate clearance rate.Cardiac output (CO) was measured by thoracic impedance method,APACHE Ⅱ scores were assessed,and survival time was recorded.Results The patients in the death group died during the period of 12-72 hours after ROSC.The significantly decreased ERO2 at 6 h and 12 h after ROSC,and decreased blood lactate clearance rate and decreased CO at 3 h,6 h and 12 h after ROSC were found in the death group compared with the survival group (all P < 0.05).The ERO2 at 6 h and 12 h after ROSC was significantly positively related to blood lactate clearance rate (r =0.857,r =0.947,both P < 0.05) and CO (r =0.968,r =0.936,both P < 0.05) at 3 h,6 h and 12 h after ROSC.The ERO2 at 6 h and 12 h after ROSC was significantly negatively related to APPACHE Ⅱ score (r =-0.970,r =-0.973,both P < 0.05);APPACHE Ⅱ scores were significantly negatively correlated with blood lactate clearancerates (r=-0.880,r=-0.899,r=-0.850,all P<0.05) and CO (r=-0.876,r=-0.922,r=-0.916,all P<0.05) at 3 h,6 h and 12 h after ROSC.Conclusions The ERO2 at 6h after ROSC may be used to assess the severity and prognosis of patients resuscitated from cardiogenic cardiac arrest.
10.Application of dual-source dual-energy CT scanning in diagnosis and typing of renal cell carcinoma
Yuan JIN ; Zhifeng WU ; Shan WU ; Shijie LIU ; Shasha WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2014;26(10):691-694
Objective To investigate the value of dual-energy virtual unenhanced and dual-energy iodine value distribution diagram type of kidney cancer.Methods A retrospective analysis of 35 cases of renal cell carcinoma dual-energy CT scan data,compared to kidney pathology data,analyze the image quality and radiation dose dual-energy virtual unenhanced and dual energy distribution of iodine in clear cell carcinoma and non-clear cell carcinoma the differences that exist.Results Unenhanced and virtual unenhanced image quality was quite,CT value (routine unenhanced renal parenchyma 31.90±4.10 HU,abdominal aortic 45.60±6.30 HU,psoas 50.00±6.6 HU3,kidney 1.410±17.06 HU; virtual unenhanced renal parenchyma abdominal aortic 33.20±5.50 HU,48.30±8.00 HU,52.40±10.63 HU psoas kidney 0.87±17.48 HU),signal to noise ratio (routine unenhanced renal abdominal aorta 3.22±1.49,5.13±2.57,4.56±2.12 psoas kidney 3.24±2.27 virtual unenhanced renal abdominal aorta 2.73±1.08,3.79±1.64,3.23±1.35 psoas kidney 2.18± 1.57) had not significantly different (P > 0.05).Clear cell carcinoma of the skin medullart junction of iodinedistribution of images Iodine (2.75±1.05) mg/ml was higher than non-clear cell carcinoma (1.25±0.72) mg/ml,the difference was statistically significant (t =7.048,P < 0.05).Conclusions CT examination in patients with renal cell carcinoma virtual unenhanced image quality is similar with routine unenhanced image quality,it reduces radiation dose.The distribution of iodine can provide more diagnostic information that can help us be more intuitive and accurate judgments of the blood supply and kidney cancer subtypes.