1.Acoustic rhinometry for patients with nose deformities
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2006;0(07):-
0.05),but there was a significantly difference in parameters between the nasal obstruction side and the no obstruction side in patients with nose deformities (P0.05). CONCLUSION The results indicate that acoustic rhinometry has great value in evaluation of patients with nasal deformities before operation and can provide clinical value for the evaluation of nasal function and geometrical structure.
2.Effects of Angiotensin Ⅱ and valsartan on expression of AT_1/AT_2 and eNOS in human umbilical vein endothelial cells
Yan WANG ; Peihua WANG ; Daowen WANG ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2004;0(10):-
AIM: To investigate the effects of angiotensin Ⅱ (AngⅡ) and valsartan on the expression of AngⅡ type 1 receptor (AT 1), AngⅡ type 2 receptor (AT 2) and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs, ECV304 cells). METHODS: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were incubated by Ang Ⅱ or valsartan for various periods. The expression of AT 1/AT 2, eNOS and the production of NO were detected. Potential mechanism of the above effects was explored by using the relevant inhibitors of the signal molecules and antioxidants. RESULTS: Both AngⅡ and valsartan significantly inhibited the mRNA and the protein expression of AT 1 in HUVECs. The combination of the two drugs caused more significantly inhibitory effects. AngⅡ showed a slightly promotive effect at first and a significantly inhibitory effect afterward on the expression of eNOS and synthesis of NO in HUVECs. MAPK inhibitor reversed the promotive effect whereas valsartan and antioxidant vitamine C significantly reversed the inhibitory effect. CONCLUSION: Valsartan can downregulate the expression of AT 1 in HUVECs. Long time action of AngⅡcan significantly inhibit the expression of eNOS and synthesis of NO in endothelial cells, while valsartan can significantly reverse this inhibitory effect.
3.Application of health card service pattern in community health services
Jianhui WANG ; Peihua WANG ; Dong NI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2009;3(4):194-197
Objective To discuss the effects of the health card-based services on community chronic disease management and the utility of community healthcare resources. Methods Follow-up investigation on utilization and satisfaction of card-based health services and coverage of chronic illness management was conducted among cardholder living at Dongcheng District of Beijing during July 1,2006 and December 31,2008. Results The rates of attendance and health education increased from 47.20% or 1.16% to 90.90% and 46.38% ,respectively. The coverage of high blood pressure management and standard hypertension management increased from 47.16% or 45.66% to 80.39% and 78.27%, respectively. The satisfaction of cardholder residents with community healthcare services was improved year by year. Conclusions The health card service pattern plays a significant role in improving chronic disease management,which results in more satisfaction with and utilization of healthcare resources in community.
4.Mechanism of liver metastasis in colorectal cancer
Hao WANG ; Peihua LU ; Guoqing TAO
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(9):700-703
Liver is the main target organ of the metastasis of colorectal cancer.More and more researches demonstrate that including micro-environment of cancer,signal transduction pathway,abnormality of chromosomes and the gene which control cell proliferation and apoptosis are the most important mechanisms in liver metastasis of colorectal cancer.The metastasis of colorectal cancer is the result of all these factors.To study the mechanism can shed some light on prevention and therapy in liver metastasis of colorectal cancer.
6.The study of the relationship between HLA-DQB1 promotor polymorphism and the susceptibility to unexplained habitual abortion
Xipeng WANG ; Qide LIN ; Peihua LU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1999;0(12):-
Objective:To investigate if DQB1 promotor allele polymorphism is associated with the susceptibility to unexplained habitual abortion (UHA).Methods:Polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific oligonucleotide (PCR-SSO) genotyping method was performed to detect HLA-DQB1 promotor (QBP) alleles in 32 cases of unexplained habitual abortion and 53 women with normal pregnancy history.Results:The frequency of QBP alleles was not different between two groups. The frequency of QBP6 2-DQB1*0604/0605 haplotype was 12 5% in patients group and 2 83% in control group, which got statistical significance. Meanwhile, six new haplotypes were first observed in Chinese population.Conclusion:No direct association was found between QBP polymorphism and UHA, but QBP-DQB1 haplotype might play a role in the susceptibility to UHA.
7.Evaluation of the effects of health education on endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu Province in 2012
Yang WANG ; Yuting XIA ; Caisheng WANG ; Peihua WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(2):142-144
Objective To evaluate the effect of health education on endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu Province,and to provide reference data for the further prevention and control.Methods In 2012,according to the past prevalence of endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu Province,a total of 12 counties (districts) were selected,and 3 townships were chosen in each project county.Health educational activities were carried out iu the classes of grade 4-6 in the central primary school.In the meantime,3 villages were chosen in each selected township where the health educational activities in the community were carried out.Before and after the health education activitics,thirty students in one class of the fifth grade in the central primary school were extracted,and 15 housewives near the central primary school were extracted too.Questionnaire surveys on knowledge of endemic fluorosis were conducted in each project country.Results After the health educational activities,the number of questions of knowledge awareness in the students and the housewives was 3 240,1 620; the number of correct answer was 3 101,1 501;the rates were 95.71% and 92.65% respectively,and increased significantly compared with those before the intervention [65.52% (2 123/3 240),68.64% (1 112/1 620)],the differences were significant (x2=944.480,299.160,all P < 0.05).Before the health educational activities,the rate of knowledge awarenes in the students was lower than that in the housewives (x2 =4.714,P < 0.05).After the health educational activities,the rate of knowledge awareness in the students was higher than that in the housewives,the difference was significant (x2 =20.055,P < 0.05).Conclusion The rates of knowledge awareness in the students and the housewives are increased significantly after the health educational activities,and the expected goal is reached.
8.Outcome analysis of drinking-water type endemic fluorosis in Jiangsu in 2012
Yunjie YE ; Yuting XIA ; Yang WANG ; Peihua WANG ; Caisheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2015;34(8):596-598
Objective To know the state of endemic fluorosis,running state of water improvement project in Jiangsu Province,and to provide a scientific basis for adjusting control measures against the disease.Methods Nine key counties were selected from the endemic fluorosis areas as survey spots in Jiangsu in 2012.Three villages in each spot were selected as survey villages.To known the progress and running conditions of water facilities,water samples were collected to determine the fluorosis level.All children aged 8 to 12 were tested for dental fluorosis at the survey villages.The fluorine content in water was determined with F-selective electrode (WS/T 106-1999).Dental fluorosis was diagnosed byased on the Dean method.Results Twenty-seven villages were investigated,the number of villages that had water quality improved was 26,the rate was 96.30% (26/27);the number of villages that did not have water quality improved was 1,the rate was 3.70% (1/27).Among the 26 facilities,21 improved-water facilities ran normally,the rate was 80.77% (21/26);2 facilities ran with intermittently water supply,the rate was 8.70% (2/26);3 facilities were scraped,the rate was 11.54% (3/26).In the villages with normal improved-water facilities and qualified water fluorosis,the total rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was 22.74% (380/1 761),the index of dental fluorosis was 0.45.In the villages with abnormal improved-water facilities and excessive water fluorosis,the total rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was 66.51% (143/215),the index of dental fluorosis was 1.45.The total rate of dental fluorosis of children aged 8 to 12 was 42.86% (12/28) in the villages which had not changed water source,the index of dental fluorosis was 0.86.Conclusion Improvement of water decreasing fluorine project in Jiangsu Province has a certain effect on children's dental fluorosis,but some of the water fluorosis projects are scrapped,and excess fluorine water should be taken seriously.
9.Effect of family empowerment model on medication adherence in youth patients with cerebral infarction
Yanjin LIU ; Peihua LYU ; Aixia WANG ; Jinxin WANG ; Jinhua LEI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(13):26-28
Objective To explore the effects of family empowerment model on medication adherence in youth patient with cerebral infarction.Methods By convenience sampling,a questionnaire survey was conducted among 84 patients and families of neurology department in a third-grade and a-level general hospital in Zhengzhou.The patients and families were randomly divided into the control group and the intervention group,each group consisted of 42 patients and families.Patients and families in the control group got routine health education,but patients and families in the intervention group were intervened under family empowerment.The medication adherence of the patients were compared between the two groups before and after health education.Results The medication adherence in both groups were higher after health education than that before health education,the diffidence in the comparison of medication adherence was statistically significant between the two groups after health education.Conclusions The family empowerment model can improve the medication adherence in youth patient with cerebral infarction.
10.A Monte Carlo simulation method for reconstruction of accelerator based on verified 6 MV X-ray phase-space and energy spectrum information
Yun WANG ; Hui YAO ; Jiehua WANG ; Peihua GU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(8):847-850
Objective To establish a novel Monte Carlo simulation method for reconstruction of medical accelerator model and X?ray energy spectrum based on IAEA Varian 6 MV X?ray phase?space file and photon energy spectrum of the target accelerator. Methods The verified 6 MV X?ray phase?space files were preprocessed to elevate the energy of each particle. Particles were saved in different Phase?Space?Let ( PSL) files according to their position and energy, yielding an initial photon energy spectrum for Monte Carlo simulation of accelerator under an initial target energy. The initial photon energy spectrum was fit to a photon energy spectrum of an accelerator ( Elekta Precise 10 MV X?ray accelerator) under an unknown target energy to yield a fitting coefficient, which was the weight of each PSL. Finally, an accelerator model under an unknown target energy was reconstructed using the initial PSL files and the weight information. The percentage depth dose ( PDD) distribution was calculated in different square open fields. The effectiveness of this method was verified using one dimensional gamma passing rate. Results The peak position and overall distribution of the reconstructed 10 MV photon energy spectrum were in accordance with those of the verified 10 MV photon energy spectrum. The PDD calculated from the reconstructed 10 MV accelerator model agreed well with the measured PDD. The one?dimensional gamma passing rate was above 96%( 1%/1 mm, threshold=0%) . Conclusion The Monte Carlo reconstruction method proposed in this study is reliable, accurate, and effective.