1.Analysis on setup errors of volumetric modulated arc therapy in pelvic tumors based on X-ray volumetric images
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(4):98-101
Objective To acquire setup error with X-ray volumetric images (XVI) technique during volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) of pelvic tumors in order to provide guidance for the doctor to determine the interval between clinical target volume (CTV) and planning target volume (PTV).~ Totally 20 pelvic tumor patients accepting radiation oncology underwent CBCT scan before the first treatment,and auto registration was executed between CBCT images and planning CT images to determine the setup errors at X,Y and Z directions.Then the patients experienced another CBCT scan to obtain residual setup errors,VMAT was carried out after auto on-line correction by the treatment couch,and the third CBCT scan was performed after the treatment.Totally three times of CBCT scans were implemented every week hereafter.The setup errors were analyzed before and after the treatment,and the target volume margin (MPTV) was calculated accordingly.Results The setup errors at X,Y and Z directions were significantly decreased after correction.The values of MPTV at X,Y and Z directions before correction were 3.89,6.20 and 5.24 mm respectively,and the ones after correction were 1.42,2.42 and 2.40 mm respectively.The decreased values of MPTV were between 2.47 and 3.78 mm,which showed the most significant trend at Y direction.Conclusion VMAT of pelvic tumors based on XVI contributes to decreasing the setup errors and enhancing treatment quality.
2.Promoting innovative development of scientific literature novelty assessment based on comprehensive evaluation
Shu CAO ; Wei LIU ; Ting CHEN ; Shuxia WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2017;26(1):68-70
After the limitations of modeling scientific literature novelty assessment were analyzed in light of the de-velopment of scientific literature novelty assessment, comprehensive assessment of the innovations and overall develop-ment of the projects was proposed with combined traditional literature retrieval and multivariate analysis according to the competitive information theory and integrated comprehensive assessment theory in combination with bibliometrics and special case analysis of literature novelty assessment.
3.Diagnostic values of normalized ADC value in benign and malignant breast lesions
Jinli ZHAO ; Minda LI ; Ting XU ; Xianhua WU ; Liang CAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2014;(8):1293-1297
Objective To evaluate the values of DWI normalized ADC value in breast MRI in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions.Methods The absolute value of ADC,normalized ADC value and T1 WI dynamic contrast-enhanced TIC were analyzed in 49 patients with benign and malignant breast lesions;the efficiencies of single method diagnosis and combined diagnosis were assessed.Results When b=1 000 s/mm2 ,the absolute value of ADC <1.25×10 -3 mm2/s was taken as the thresh-old value for the diagnosis of malignant breast lesions,the area under the ROC curve was 0.818,the sensitivity was 73.9% and the specificity was 84.6%;the normalized ADC value <0.55 × 10 -3 mm2/s was taken as the diagnostic threshold,the area under the ROC curve was 0.901,the sensitivity was 87.0% and the specificity was 88.5%,there was a significant difference between both values.The lesions with a wash-out type of T1 WI dynamic contrast-enhanced TIC were diagnosed as malignant lesions,the sensitivi-ty was 89.5% and the specificity was 70.0%.The absolute value of ADC and T1 WI dynamic contrast-enhanced TIC were applied combinedly,the predicted percentage correct was 81.6% for the diagnosis of breast lesions,while the normalized ADC value and T1 WI dynamic contrast-enhanced TIC were applied combinedly,the predicted percentage correct was increased,which was 89.8%. Conclusion Normalized ADC value has a higher sensitivity and specificity in differentiating benign and malignant breast lesions,its combined application with T1 WI dynamic contrast-enhanced TIC can improve the diagnostic performance of breast lesions.
4.Prediction of the Secondary Structure and B Cell Epitopes of DMO and DMT Protein in Oreochromis aureus
Jin-Ling CAO ; Jian-Jie CHEN ; Ju-Hua YU ; Ting-Ting WU ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(07):-
The secondary structure of the protein of DM0 and DMT in Oreochromis aureus were predicted by the methods of Garnier-Robson, Chou-Fasman and Karplus-Schulz based on the amimo acid sequences of DM0 and DMT. And Hydrophilicity plot, Surface probability and Antigenic index for DM0 and DMT protein were obtained by the methods of Kyte-Doolittle, Emini and Jameson-Wolf, respectively. Combined the results according to these methods, the B cell epitopes for DM0 and DMT protein were predicted. The results demonstrated that there were some centers of?-helix in the DM0 protein' s N- terminal No. 80 - 112, 144 -147, 193- 194, 251 - 255, 260 - 269 and No. 279- 283, and in the DMT protein' s N-terminal No. 61 -86, 98 - 105, 140 - 146, 239 -241 and No. 269 -273. And there are some centers of?-sheet in the DM0 protein' s N-terminal No. 59 -61, 69 -70, 148 - 150 and No. 383 -390, and in the DMT protein's N-terminal No. 125 -129, 207-213, 255-264 and No. 281-284. Furthermore, the DMO protein' s N-terminal No. 40-41,44 -45, 50-51, 128-129, 189-192, 204-207, 216-222, 226-233, 244-246, 298 - 299 and No. 323 -326, and the DMT protein' s N-termianl No. 12 - 13, 26 - 27, 43 - 44, 58 - 60, 93 - 95, 115 - 120, 136 -139 and No. 149 -151 may be the flexible regions. Moreover the B-cell epitopes possibly localized in or nearby the DMO protein's 1 -5, 41 -51, 65-67, 86-89, 98-110, 154-170, 183-203, 205 -248, 258-264, 284 - 291, 293 - 298, 270 - 375, 389 - 392 and No. 402 - 410, and DMT protein' s N-termianl No. 1 - 9, 17 - 28, 77 - 84, 114 - 123 , 131 - 139, 157 - 184 and No. 96 - 207. Theses results are helpful for studies on sex control mechanism of DMO and DMT in Oreochromis aureus.
5.Changes on degranulation of mast cells and neurogenic inflammation-related factors in the dura mater of the rat model of migraine
Wu XU ; Zhaochun SHI ; Junchao WEI ; Yuezhou CAO ; Ting WU ; Qi WAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2011;44(8):563-567
Objective To observe the changes on the neurogenic inflammation-related factors in the dura mater of the rat model of migraine and investigate the possible mechanism of the pain of migraine.Methods SD rats were randomly divided into stimulation group ( n = 32 ) and sham group ( n = 32 ).Unilateral trigeminal ganglion was stimulated to induce migraine for rats in the stimulation group. Rats in the sham group were subjected to sham surgery. The levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the blood of jugular vein in the stimulation side were measured by radioimmunoassay. The levels of histamine in peripheral blood and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2 ) in the dura mater were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The number of mast cells and percentage of their degranulation in the dura mater were determined under a microscope after toluidine blue staining. Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2)expression in the dura mater was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining and western blot analysis. Results In the stimulation group, the level of CGRP in the ipsilateral jugular vein was (82. 84 ± 16. 24)pg/ml and in the sham group was (59. 20 ±11.66) pg/ml (t = -3.34, P < 0. 05 ). The level of histamine in the ipsilateral jugular vein was ( 11.59 ± 1.20) ng/ml and in the sham group was (9. 87 ±0. 88) ng/ml (t = - 3. 27, P < 0. 05). The number of mast cells in the dura mater decreased from 15.46 ± 2. 40 in the stimulation group to 11.63 ± 1.67 in the sham group ( t = 3.71, P < 0. 05 ). Degranulation of mast cells in the dura mater significantly increased from 14. 09% ±4. 53% in the sham group to 29. 10% ±9. 39% in the stimulation group (t = - 4. 07, P < 0. 05 ). The level of PGE2 in the stimulation group was ( 382. 30 ±20. 90) pg/ml and in the sham group was (80. 70 ± 10. 60) pg/ml (t = - 16. 674, P <0. 05). The number of COX-2 positive cells significantly increased from 42. 00 ± 18.40 in the sham group to 139.00 ±20. 50 in the stimulation group (t = -7. 994, P <0. 05). Also the COX-2 protein level was elevated from 19. 50 ±9. 20 in the sham group to 359. 20 ±21.90 in the stimulation group (t = -5. 190, P <0. 05). Conclusions Electrical stimulation on the unilateral trigeminal ganglion induces neurogenic inflammation in the dura mater. Changes on the neurogenic inflammation-related factors are probably the essential pathophysiological mechanism underlying the pain in migraine.
6.Investigation on the management status of breast cancer-related lymphedema prevention and treatment
Yingying JIA ; Songmei CAO ; Suping BO ; Ling WU ; Ting GAO ; Fangfang ZHOU ; Meixiu ZHUO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(7):538-545
Objective:To understand the management status of breast cancer-related lymphedema, and to provide a basis for the formulation of prevention and treatment plans for breast cancer-related lymphedema.Methods:Using accidental sampling, a questionnaire designed by the research team was used to survey nurses in 58 hospitals in Jiangsu Province.Results:This study surveyed a total of 58 hospitals, of which 53 were general hospitals and 5 specialized hospitals. Only 11 hospitals (18.97%) had treatment rooms dedicated to conservative treatment of lymphedema, 9 hospitals (15.52%) had opened lymphedema clinics, and 15 hospitals (25.86%) had professional international lymphedema therapists. All the 58 hospitals had different degrees of prevention and management of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Conclusions:The comprehensive management of lymphedema has not yet been achieved, and the management standards of lymphedema also need to be further improved. It is important to establish a unified and standardized management plan and practice standards.
7.Research on the Development of Beijing Biotechnology Industry
Wei CAO ; Er-Qing LEI ; Lei WANG ; Ting LEI ; Le-Shan WU ;
China Biotechnology 2006;0(06):-
Biotechnology is one of the important areas of Beijing’s high-technology industry. Steadily progress had been obtained after 1995. Beijing has predominance in this area, such as research and development, talents, clinic, and so on. The development of Beijing biotechnology industry in recent years was focused, and the main challenges and relative suggestions were proposed.
8.Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia by cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid combined with metagenomic next-generation sequencing
LIU Su ; ZHANG Yun ; LI Ting ; WU Tuo ; CAO Yanlin ; LI Kechao ; MENG Xiaolong
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(8):857-
Abstract:Objective To investigate the morphological features of the Pneumocystis jirovecii, in order to facilitate early detection and rapid diagnosis of this rare pathogen from a morphology point of view by laboratory technicians. By analyzing the laboratory features and application value of different pathogen detection methods in the diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, we aim to provide the most reliable diagnostic basis for rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the test results of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples from a comprehensive hospital in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City, Shandong Province, and a hospital in Changde City from April 2022 to October 2022. Five confirmed cases of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia were detected. Its clinical manifestations, laboratory results, and morphological characteristics of pathogens under different stains were analyzed to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different detection methods. Results Cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid found the trophozoites and cysts of Pneumocystis jirovecii by Wright's-Giemsa staining in 4 cases (80%), and the cysts of Pneumocystis jirovecii by Silver hexamine staining in 4 cases (80%), while the metagenomic next-generation sequencing confirmed all the 5 positive results. All 5 patients had different degrees of reduction in the absolute count of peripheral blood lymphocytes, and the serum lactic dehydrogenase and (1-3)-β-D-Glucan were increased. Among the 5 patients in this study, 4 were treated with sulfamethoxazole combined with caspofungin, and 1 was treated with sulfamethoxazole. Three patients were cured and discharged from hospital after treatment, but two died. Conclusions The method of Wright's-Giemsa staining for the cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid to find Pneumocystis jirovecii has the unique and irreplaceable advantages as silver staining. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing can further increase the positive detection rate of Pneumocystis jirovecii. The combination of cytological examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid with metagenomic nextgeneration sequencing is a powerful diagnostic method for rapid diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, which can diagnose accurately and reduce missed diagnosis.
9.Correlation between dietary behavior and mental sub-health among Chinese adolescents
ZHOU Meizhu, WU Huipan, ZHANG Ting, YIN Xiaojian, CAO Junfang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(1):13-17
Objective:
To determine the relationship between mental sub-health and dietary behavior among Chinese adolescents, and to provide a scientific basis for improving adolescent mental sub-health through healthy dietary behavior.
Methods:
A total of 16 545 adolescents aged 13 to 22 years were sampled by random cluster sampling method in six administrative regions of China. A questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate adolescents’ dietary behaviors and mental sub-health status.
Results:
The proportion of boys consuming breakfast, snacks, carbonated drinks, vegetables, fish and dairy products was 76.2%, 20.2%, 19.0%, 78.4%, 52.4% and 59.2%, respectively, while the proportion of girls was 79.2%, 28.6%, 12.6%, 78.3%, 43.2% and 54.9%, respectively. Except for the "vegetable" option, dietary behaviors showed significant sex differences(χ2=20.79,320.10,229.06,150.27,32.21,P<0.01). In terms of mental sub-health, the detection rates of male adolescents’ mental sub-health status, behavioral sub-health and social sub-health were 20.7%, 26.0% and 17.2%, respectively, while those of female adolescents were 18.6%, 24.1% and 14.8%, respectively. The differences between boys and girls were statistically significant (χ2=17.32,7.66,17.46,P<0.01). Controlling for age and gender, breakfast "normally eating" and "occasionally eat", vegetables "normally eating" and "occasionally eat", fish "normally eating" and "occasionally eat", milk, dairy products "normally drink" and "occasional drink",was negatively associated with teenagers’ psychological sub-health (OR=0.60,0.73;0.50,0.65;0.74,0.77;0.73,0.69,P<0.05).
Conclusion
Healthy dietary behavior could be protective to avoid adolescent mental sub-health.Nutritional lectures and guideline books are needed among students and their parents.Nutritionists are encouraged to provide healthy nutritional advice to school canteen.
10.The evaluation of left ventricular strain using speckle tracking echocardiography in normal young adults:comparison of three-dimensional and two-dimensional approaches
Yan-wu, LIU ; Hong-mei, HUANG ; Li-ting, CAO ; Peng, GU ; Wen-sheng, YUE ; Yun-tao, XIONG ; Bing-lei, JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2013;(8):639-643
Objective To investigate the value of three-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (3D-STI) in assessment of left ventricular (LV) strains. Methods Thirty healthy young adults examined by two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) and 3D-STI. And the results of LV measurements were compared, which included mean peak systolic longitudinal strains, radial strains and circumferential strains. Also, the time consumption of these two methods was compared. Results The time needed for 3D-STI in acquisition and analysis of the images were (309.3±23.4)s, (305.5±11.2)s, while the time for 2D-STI were (490.6±14.4)s, (1261.4±39.9)s. The differences were signiifcant(t=-21.81, 69.94, both P<0.01). The global mean peak systolic radial strains was (48.59±7.68)%by 3D-STI and (33.25±7.27)%by 2D-STI. The difference was signiifcant(t=9.16, P<0.01). The global mean peak systolic longitudinal and circumferential strains were (-17.66±3.14)%, (-17.13±2.29)% by 3D-STI and (-21.35±2.46)%, (-21.97±3.84)% by 2D-STI. The differences were signiifcant(t=5.33, 5.99, both P < 0.01). The 3D-STI strains were different at different levels of LV. The longitudinal, circumferential and radial 3D-STI strains were largest at middle levels. However, 2D-STI strains didn′ t show such trend. Peak strains measured by 3D-STI and 2D-STI showed high inter-observer and intra-observer agreement in Bland-Altman chart. Conclusion 3D-STI is a novel, convenient and reproducible method to evaluate the strains of LV.