1.Clinical Study on Treatment of Constipation Caused by Antipsychotic Drugs with Acupuncture and Tuina Combined with Laxative Suppository
Yiwen FAN ; Weiling LUO ; Hanting ZHU
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004;2(3):51-54
Objective: To observe the therapeutic results of Acupuncture and Tuina combining with laxative suppository in treating constipation caused by antisychotic drugs. Methods: 240 patients were randomly divided into Group A, B, C, and D, 60 in each group. Group A were treated with Acupuncture and Tuina combining with laxative suppository, Group B with Acupuncture, Group C with Tuina and Group D with laxative suppository. Results: The effective rate in Group A was 98.3%, Group B 95.0%, Group C 91.7% and Group D 60.0%. Univariate χ2 was used for analysis. There were significant differences among the 4 groups. Group A was compared with Group B and C (P<0.05) and compared with D (P<0.01). The efficacy time( (-χ)± S) was 2.41 ± 1.87h in Group A, 2.47 ± 1.89h in Group B,9.81 ± 6.12h in Group C and 15.13 ± 6.17h in Group D. The t-test was used for analysis. The efficacy time was significant different in Group A and B (P<0.05), significant different in Group A and C (P<0.05), marked different in Group A and D (P<0.01) and no significant different in Group B and C (P>0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture and Tuina were effective, yet Acupuncture and Tuina combined with laxative suppository were more effective, and induce quick defecation.
2.Piezoelectric Gene Biosensors for Detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using Signal Amplification Method with Cationic Conjugated Polymers
Feng WANG ; Weiling FU ; Xueqing XU ; Han XIA ; Yang LUO
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2005;0(11):-
OBJECTIVE To discuss the feasibility of signal amplification method with cationic conjugated polymers(liposome) applied during the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using piezoelectric gene biosensors.(METHODS) Oligonucleotide probe for P.aeruginosa was immobilized on the surface of gene sensor array and(hybridized) by PCR production of P.aeruginosa.After hybridization,liposome was added.The frequency shifts were recorded and compared with those ones of the control groups.RESULTS The frequency shifts were(significantly) increasing when adding liposome and the compatible concentration of liposome was 0.8?g/?l.(CONCLUSIONS) Liposome signal amplification is proved to be an effective method to amplify the piezoelectric(signal).
3.Regeneration Ability of Aptamer-coated Piezoelectric Quartz Crystal Chips
Yongzhi QI ; Chunyan YAO ; Yang LUO ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To study the optimal reagent for regeneration of aptamer-coated piezoelectric quartz crystal chips and detect storage ability of aptamer-coated chips. METHODS Anti-IgE aptamers were immobilized on the gold surface of piezoelectric quartz crystal biosensor with biotin-avidin method. The reaction between anti-IgE aptamers and IgE was monitored in time on piezoelectric sensor. We tried to regenerate the sensor surface after binding IgE by rinsing the aptamer-coated chips with HCl, NaOH, EDTA, urea and formamide individually. Aptamer-coated chips were stored in PBS with 0.1% sodium azide and the stored chips were used to detect IgE in 35 days. RESULTS Of the five reagents, EDTA was the best one for regeneration of aptamer-coated chips and the sensor could retain 91.5% of the original detecting signals after five regeneration cycles. Moreover, the aptamer-coated chips could be stored in the binding buffer for 21 days without obvious loss of activity. CONCLUSIONS Compared with antibody-based piezoelectric sensor, aptamer-based sensor has lower cost, more regeneration cycles and longer time for the storage of chips. This series of experiments shows the superiority of aptamer detection.
4.Nosocomial Infection Analysis and Resistance Induced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa During 2005-2006
Guangjie WANG ; Xiaobing ZHANG ; Yang LUO ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To investigate the change in antimicrobial resistance to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in our hospital from Jan 2005 to Dec 2006 and direct the using of drugs reasonably. METHODS P. aeruginosa was identified by API and VITEK2 system, and its antimicrobial resistance was determined by Kirby-Bauer method and VITEK2 system. The antimicrobial resistance rates were analyzed by WHONET5.4 software. RESULTS The resistant rates of P. aeruginosa to SAM, CTX, and CRO were higher than 70%. The resistant rate to CIP was the lowest (about 30% or so). CONCLUSIONS P. aeruginosa is still a major pathogenic bacterium in our hospital. It is very important to select antibiotics correctly according to the results of susceptibility tests.
5.Aptamer-based Piezoelectric Quartz Crystal Biosensor
Yongzhi QI ; Chunyan YAO ; Yang LUO ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To establish an aptamer-based piezoelectric sensor assay to detect human immunoglobulin E (IgE) and acquire the parameters about this kind of biosensor. METHODS Anti-IgE aptamers were immobilized on the gold surface of piezoelectric quartz crystal sensor with biotin-avidin method. The reaction between anti-IgE aptamers and IgE was monitored in time on piezoelectric sensor. Different concentrations of IgE were detected and the calibration curve of IgE was drawn. Non-specific response signals of BSA, IgG and IgE were monitored to show the detecting specificity of aptamer-based sensor. RESULTS For the aptamer-based sensor, the lowest limit of detection was 0.055mg/L and the linear range was 0.1-2.5mg/L. Non-specific signals of this sensor were less than 5% of specific signals of IgE at the same concentration. CONCLUSIONS The aptamer-based piezoelectric sensor can detect 5.5 ng IgE while the non-specific signals are very low. So this aptamer-based sensor is hopeful to be applied to clinical laboratory diagnosis.
6.Risk Factors and Preventive Measures of External Fixator-related Infections in Orthopedics
Yang LUO ; Yuekui JIAN ; Xue ZHANG ; Yongzhi QI ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the major reasons of wound infection after external fixator application and then introduce management measures to prevent following wound infections. METHODS Totally 542 patients adopting external fixators between May 2005 and May 2007 were retrospectively reviewed. All the external fixator-related infections were inspected and the excretions from these infected wounds were collected to perform bacterial culturing. RESULTS The total infection rate of these 542 patients after external fixator application was 2.77%. Among them, six were infected with the bacteria in distraction osteogenesis group and the infection rate was 8.82%; three were infected in bone un-union and bone defect group and the infection rate was 5.36%; whilest the common fracture-fixing group got the lowest infection rate of 0.39%. CONCLUSIONS Wire-crossing positions are the most frequently infected sites after external fixation and the drug-resisted bacteria are the most commonly detected pathogens. Thus, increasing the stability of fixators, enhancing the infection supervision of operation environment, draining the wound thoroughly and using antibiotics rationally are the most effective managing measures to prevent external fixator-related infections in orthopedics.
7.Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in Laboratory Departments of Large Scale Hospitals:Current Situation and Measures
Xue ZHANG ; Yang LUO ; Bo ZHANG ; Junfu HUANG ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(03):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the reasons of nosocomial infection in laboratory departments, and then advance corresponding measures to overcome them. METHODS The current situations in laboratory department between domestic large scale hospitals and overseas hospitals were compared, especially paying attentions to those parts involving in management system and precautionary measures. RESULTS There were a lot of shortcomings existed in the supervision of nosocomial infections in laboratory departments; many measures should be taken to increase the management level. CONCLUSIONS To reform and improve the system of nosocomial infection control and prevention, and establish an effective and systematic alerting and prevention system will benefit all kinds of the hospitals.
8.Predictive Value of Detection of hTERC Gene Copy Number in Cervical Epithelial Cells by means of Fluorescence in situ Hybridization and Human Papilloma Virus Testing for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Yang XIANG ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Yang LUO ; Qinghua XU ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(14):-
OBJECTIVE To explore the predictive value of human telomerase RNA gene component(hTERC) gene amplification and high-risk human papilomavirus(HR-HPV) testing in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN) as a marker for early diagnosis of cervix carcinoma.METHODS Fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) was used to detect the amplification of hTERC of cervical epithelial cells in 72 cases.By using hybrid capture 2(HC-2),two types of the HR-HPV DNA(HPV16/18) of each case were detected.Then,the results were compared with the pathologic diagnosis.The dual-color probe we used was GLP TERC/CSP 3.HeLa cells and lymphocytes from normal marrow were the positive control,while the cervical specimens from healthy outpatients were the negative control.RESULTS hTERC Gene amplification of specimens was tested in 72 cases,the positive amplification rate of hTERC gene in the cervicitis/CINⅠgroup and normal,compared to the cervical carcinomas(100%) and CIN Ⅱ/Ⅲ(68.75%),which showed a significant difference.The rates in CINⅡ and CINⅢ were 60.00% and 83.33%,respectively,which showed a significant difference compared with normal and CINⅠ/inflammation groups.hTERC gene amplification was positive in both HeLa cells and lymphocytes from normal marrow and HC-2 testing was positive in 32 cases of patients containing 11 cases of CINⅡ/Ⅲ,3 cases of cervical cancer,18 cases of cervicitis/CIN1 diagnosed.The positive predictive value(PPV) and specificity(Sp) of hTERC for the high-grade CIN was significantly higher than the PPV and Sp of HC-2 HR-HPV testing.CONCLUSIONS hTERC Gene involves in the progression and occurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous carcinoma.As a marker for early diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous carcinoma,the FISH method for hTERC gene is more reliable to differentiate the malignant diseases from the benign ones in cervixes than HC-2 HR-HPV DNA testing.The combined detection of HR-HPV and hTERC gene will provide more effective and suitable management to enhance the early diagnosis rate of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical squamous carcinoma.
9.Detection of Carcinoma of Urinary Bladder by Fluorescence in situ Hybridization
Guangjie WANG ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Zhiwen CHEN ; Yang LUO ; Weiling FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(14):-
OBJECTIVE To study the molecular cytogenetic alterations of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder with exfoliated cells by fluorescence in situ hybridization(FISH) analysis of chromosome-specific probes.METHODS FISH was performed using 3,7,9 and 17 of chromosome-specific probes to examine chromosome aberration of exfoliated cells in 50 urine samples from patients with transitional cell urinary bladder carcinoma.RESULTS The frequency of numerical aberration of chromosomes 3,7,9 and 17 was 28%,32%,56% and 38% in urinary exfoliated cells,respectively.Loss of chromosome 9 was the most common finding,but it was not correlated with pathological grade of cancer and stage of the disease.Abnormality of chromosomes 3,7 and 17 was associated with the clinical stage.CONCLUSIONS A number of chromosome aberrations are detected in transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder by FISH technique which provides a basis for further understanding of its molecular pathogenesis.It is a rapid,accurate and very sensitive method and can be used in clinical diagnosis.
10.Research advances on the significance of FOXA1 in breast cancer
Xiangrong LUO ; Xiaolong WEI ; Weiling CHEN ; Guojun ZHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2015;42(9):702-705
Forkhead box A1 (FOXA1) is expressed in various organs,including breast,liver,pancreas,bladder,prostate,colon,ovary,lung and esophagus.The FOXA1 expression is associated with the growth and carcinogenesis of these organs.It is recently demonstrated FOXA1 plays a significant role in different biological processes including cell proliferation,differentiation,devolopment,carcinogenesis and the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) etc.Its expression is positively correlated with ER and PR expression,and it is demonstrate to be one of the most important favorate prognostic factors of breast cancer.