1.Color Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of superior mesenteric artery hemodynamics changes in peritoneal dialysis
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(10):1797-1799
Objective To investigate the changes of hemodynamic parameters of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) during peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods Thirty uremic patients with PD (PD group), 30 uremic patients without PD (non-PD group) and 30 healthy subjects (control group) were enrolled. All cases underwent Doppler ultrasonography and the hemodynamic parameters were obtained.Results The peak systolic velocity (PSV) and diameter (D) were not statistical different among three groups (P>0.05). The resistance index (RI) and pulsatility index (PI) decreased in PD group compared with the other two groups (P>0.05), but no difference was found between non-PD group and control group (P>0.05). The end-diastolic velocity (EDV), time-averaged velocity (TAVM) and blood flow (Q) were higher in PD group than those in non-PD group and control group (P<0.05). No difference of EDV, TAVM and Q was found between the control group and non-PD group (P>0.05). PI and RI were negatively correlated with PD time (r=-0.91,P<0.05;r=-0.66,P<0.05).Conclusion Color Doppler ultrasound can non-invasively evaluate PD through hemodynamic changes of SMA.
2.Physician-Patient Communication:The Essential Quality of Medical Students
Xuan WANG ; Guodong XIA ; Mingming DENG
Chinese Medical Ethics 1994;0(05):-
Satisfactory communication skill is the essential requirement for medical students to become future qualified medical doctors.Clinical clerkship is the key process to absorb medical knowledge and professional skill,cultivate the ability to solve practical problems in medical practice,and develop medical students into qualified doctors by guiding them to reasonably handle physician-patient relationship,better solve medical disputes,and gradually improve their legal awareness.Therefore,medical students should strengthen to cultivate their communication ability,and set up reasonable sense of physician-patient communication.
3.Research progress of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in radiotherapy of pancreatic cancer
Ruobing HAN ; Xuan WANG ; Tingyi XIA
Cancer Research and Clinic 2015;(9):643-646
In recent years, the incidence of pancreatic cancer shows rising trend and higher mortality. Pancreatic cancer lacks early diagnostic methods with high sensitivity and specificity, and the surgical resection rate is 10 %-20 % with high operation mortality, poor long-term curative effect and less than 5 %survival rate within 5 years. At present, researchers indicate that radiotherapy can improve the quality of life, increase tumor local control rate and prolong the overall survival time of patients with pancreatic cancer in different levels. Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), as a functional imaging technology of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), is the only way to react cell levels. This paper will summarize the application of DWI in radiotherapy of pancreatic cancer.
5.Pre- evaluation of Effect of Litalin in Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder by P300
wei, SHENG ; yu-xia, YANG ; xuan, DONG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2004;0(11):-
Objective To investigate the change of P300 of the attention - deficit/hyperactivity disorder children before and after they took litalin, according to this objective subject to guide the clinical treatment of ADHD children. Methods Using the looking se-ducible electricity stimulates 22 ADHD children, and check the change of latency and the rate of the wave before and after they took litalin. Results After ADHD children took litalin, their latency of P300 has decreased clearly, and the amplitude had no change. Conclusion The changes of P300 latency in ADHD children after they took litalin can be adopted as the guidelines of clinical treatment for the ADHD children.
6.Keratorefractive surgery and glaucoma
Xuan, ZOU ; Xuan-Chu, DUAN ; Ning, XIA ; Mei-Ping, WANG ; Jian, SHEN
International Eye Science 2008;8(2):240-244
Keratorefractive surgery changes the central corneal thickness (CCT) and corneal curvature, which could influence the Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and non-contact tonometer (NCT) measurements of intraocular pressure (IOP), but not dynamic contour tonometer(DCT). During the procedure of LASIK, there is a transient rise of IOP, which increases the risks of optic nerve damage. Meanwhile, the presence of functioning filtering blebs may affect the choice and outcome of refractive surgery, or even becomes a contraindication of surgery. Steroids are typically used after keratorefractive surgery, which could lead to IOP elevation. Hence it is important to monitor IOP after LASIK and to be aware of inaccurate IOP readings due to corneal flap interface fluid. Treating patients with postoperative elevated IOP after keratorefractive surgery is similar to that for patients with glaucoma. This review will address the issues surrounding the safety, relevant complications and implications of keratorefractive surgeries on glaucoma and relevant diagnostic tests.
7.The Development and Utilization of Online Application and Management Information System for Medical Research Novelty Assessment
Ping ZHANG ; Zhanling WU ; Xuan PENG ; Jingjing XIA
Journal of Medical Informatics 2009;30(8):21-24
Nowadays, modern information technology is rapidly developing; traditional novelty assessment service could not satisfy users' demands. The paper introduces an online application and management information system for medical research novelty assessment innovated of Zhuhai Health Information Center, including its background of exploration, system functions and application effects. Using this system to provide service for users could not only promote the efficiency and convenience but also provide new space of development for novelty assessment work.
8.Expression profile in the liver of rats with idiopathic hyperoxaluria
Ding XIA ; Zhiqiang CHEN ; Xuan ZHU ; Zhangqun YE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2009;30(6):415-418
Objective To investigate differentially expressed genes in the liver of rats with idio-pathic hyperoxaluria by cDNA microarray. Methods Three male rats with idiopathic hyperoxaluria were set as study group, 3 normal ones as control. Total RNA was isolated by one-step protocol from the liver of rats in the 2 groups and mRNA was purified, reversely transcribed, labeled with Cy3 or Cy5 and hybridized to gene chip containing 26 962 target genes of rat. The differences in gene expres-sion profile between the 2 groups were analyzed by bioinformatics methods. Results Comparative a-nalysis revealed that the expression of 123 genes was up-regulated and 24 genes was down-regulated by two-fold in the liver. These genes were associated with cell receptor, immune, cell signal transduc-tion, amino acid metabolism, protein translation, cell proliferation and others. Conclusion cDNA microarray could be used effectively to screen differentially expressed genes in the liver of rats with idi-opathic hyperoxaluria in which many different kinds of genes were involved.
10.Exogenous hydrogen sulfide attenuates brain edema and injury of focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats by inhibiting the expressions of occludin and zonula occludens-1 protein
Xia WEI ; Hong PAN ; Xuan YAO ; Bing ZHANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2015;23(12):893-898
Objective To investigate the effects of exogenous hydrogen sulfide on brain edema and injury and their mechanisms. Methods Sixty male SD rats were randomly divided into a sham operation group, an ischemia-reperfusion group, a 30 ppm hydrogen sulfide group, and a 60 ppm hydrogen sulfide group (n =15 in each group; 1 ppm =1 mg/L). A model of focal cerebral ischemia for 2 h and reperfusion for 24 h was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion. The neurological scores were observed after 24 h cerebral ischemia-reperfusion. The cerebral infarction volume, the degree of brain edema, and the changes of blood-brain barrier permeability were measured. Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of occludin and zonula occludens-1 protein (ZO-1) in ischemic penumbra. Results Compared with the ischemia-reperfusion group, the neurological function scores in the 30 ppm and 60 ppm hydrogen sulfide group significantly increased in a dose-dependent manner (al P <0.05) and the neurological deficits and infarct volume reduced (al P < 0.05), and the
brain edema aleviated (al P < 0.05). The content of Evans blue in the ischemic brain tissue in the ischemia-reperfusion group increased significantly compare with the sham operation group (0.74 ±0.14 μg/100 mg vs. 0.19 ±0.06 μg/100 mg; P <0.05). The content of Evans blue in the brain tissue in the 30 ppm hydrogen sulfide group (0.55 ±0.10 μg/100 mg ) and the 60 ppm hydrogen sulfide group (0.35 ±0.08 μg/100 mg ) decreased significantly compared with the ischemia-reperfusion group (al P < 0.05), among them the 60 ppm hydrogen sulfide group was significantly lower than the 30 ppm hydrogen sulfide group (P <0.05). Western blot analysis showed that expression levels of occludin in penumbra (0.621% ±0.101% vs.0.787% ±0.087% vs.0.453% ± 0.127%; P <0.05) and ZO-1 (0.602% ±0.118% vs.0.778% ±0.805% vs.0.426% ±0.146; P <0.05) in the 30 ppm and 60 ppm hydrogen sulfide groups increased significantly compared with the ischemia-reperfusion group, among them, the expression levels of occludin and ZO-1 in the 60 ppm hydrogen sulfide group were significantly higher than those in the 30 ppm hydrogen sulfide group (al P < 0.05). Conclusions Inhalation of exogenous hydrogen sulfide can significantly attenuate brain edema after ischemia-reperfusion in a dose dependent manner, reduce infarct volume, and improve neurological function.Their mechanisms may be associated with inhibiting the downregulated expressions of occludin and ZO-1 and maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.