1.The influence of non-ablating ultrasound pre-exposure on the efficacy of high intensity focused ultrasound in ablating VX2 liver tumors
Yan WANG ; Xia OU ; Hairong ZOU ; Jianzhong ZOU ; Yi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2011;33(3):171-174
Objective To assess the influence of pre-exposure to non-ablating ultrasound on the effect of high intensity focused ultrasound(HIFU)ablation.Methods Forty rabbits with transplanted VX2 tumors on their livers were divided into three pre-exposure groups(60 W,80 W and 100 W)and a control group(O W),with 10 rabbits in each group.Each group was pre-exposed to lower intensity focused ultrasound at the corresponding power.From each group,5 rabbits were randomly selected to be exposed to HIFU on the next day.Each group received 14scans.The rabbits were sacrificed 24 h later to take tissue samples for tfipheny tetrazolium chloride(TTC)staining to measure the amount of coagulative necrosis.Hematoxylin and eosin(HE)staining and succinate dehydrogenase (SDH)were also measured to observe the structure and activation of pre-exposed tumors.Results After HIFU exposure,the ablated volumes increased with pre-exposure acoustic intensity,and all volumes were larger than those in the control group.The ablating efficiency in the 100 W group was the highest.The pre-exposure did not itself ablate tumor tissue,but in the 80 W and 100 W groups the structure and activation of the tissues changed.Those in the 60 W group were not obviously altered.Conclusion Prior exposure to non-ablating ultrasound can highly enhance the efficacy of HIFU ablation.
2.Potential value of event-related potentials and electroencephalogram in the early diagnosis of dementia
Lirong ZHANG ; Xiyun MAO ; Hui PAN ; Xia OU
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(6):627-629
Objective To identify the potential value of event-related potentials ( ERPs ) and electroencephalogram(EEG) in early diagnosis of dementia.Methods From June 2008 to July 2011,113 patients with dementia were recruited fom First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Meanwhile,100 healthy individuals conducting physical examination at this hospital were collected as the control group.P300 and EEG were measured in patients and healthy controls.Results ( 1 ) Compared with healthy controls,patients with early diagnosis of dementia had significantly longer latency(402.5 ± 37.4)ms vs.( 320.4 ± 23.5 ) ms ;t =19.40 ; P =0.02 ) and lower amplitude of P300 ( 3.76 ± 1.76 ) μV vs.( 5.32 ± 1.38 )μV;t=7.24;P=0.01 ).(2)Significant higher proportionof abnormal EEG cases was found in individuals with dementia (68/113,60.2% ) than that of participants in the healthy control group(34/100,34.0% ) ( x2 =13.54,P <0.01 ).Specifically,patients with early diagnosis of dementia had significantly higher prevalence of moderate (26.5 % [ 18/68 ] vs.5.9 % [ 2/34 ] ; x2 =4.85,P =0.02 ) and severe ( 8.8 % [ 6/68 ] vs.2.9 % [ 1/34 ] ; x2 =1.22,P =0.02 ) abnormal EEG than healthy controls,while there were no significant difference of the proportions of mild or borderline abnormal EEG between the two groups ( P > 0.05 ).Conclusion P300 is an extraordinary objective indicator for early diagnosis of dementia.EEG can provide evidence of impaired brain function for individuals with dementia.
3.The clinical study of stimulation of milk secretion by body massage combined with massage of breast point
Xia CHEN ; Mei CAI ; Huan SU ; Xiaobing OU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(18):13-14
Objective We discussed the effect of body massage combined with massage of breast point (ruzhong point and rugen point) to facilitate the milk secretion, alleviate the swelling pain of breast, recover physical strength of mother, establishment of the confidence of breast feeding and increase the success rate of breast feeding. Methods We divided 212 parturients into the test group (104 cases) and the control group (108 cases). The test group received body massage combined with massage of breast acupuncture point based upon routine postpartum nursing. The control group received routine postpartum nursing We observed the time and volume of milk secretion in the two groups. Results The time of milk secretion of the test group was ahead of that of the control group and volume of milk secretion was increased in the test group than that of the control group (P<0.01). Conclusions Body massage combined with massage of breast point (ruzhong and ruzhong point) could place the time of milk secretion ahead, increase the volume of milk secretion. Besides, it could alleviate the swelling pain of breast and ensure the success d breast feeding.
4.Pathological regression of rabbit liver after low-dose irradiation with high intensity focused ultrasound
Yi ZHANG ; Jianzhong ZOU ; Xia OU ; Hairong ZOU ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2010;26(4):620-622
Objective To observe the pathological regression of rabbit liver after the low-dose irradiation with high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and to explore the role and mechanism of the irradiation in changing acoustic environment of rabbit liver. Methods Pathological study was performed in 10 New Zealand white rabbits, the livers were observed under light and electron microscope. The observation was done immediately after low-dose HIFU irradiation and in 2, 3, 5, 7 days after the low-dose irradiation with HIFU. Results Light microscope changes: Edema existed in hepatocytes after irradiation instantly, congestion and aggravated edema were found at 2-3 days, then the injured cells recovered gradually. Electron microscope changes: Detached endothelial cells of hepatic sinusoid and swelling organelles were observed after irradiation, while 2 or 3 days later, erythrocyte aggregation was found in hepatic sinusoid and cavitation was found in cytoplasm. Thereafter, organelles swelling reduced till resumed to normal. Conclusion Low-dose HIFU irradiation can make corresponding changes to the acoustic environment of rabbit liver.
5.Investigation and analysis on the present situation of the library resources and services in medical college taking Chongqing Medical University as an example
Rong OU ; Hong XIA ; Min LI ; Mengliang YE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(12):1247-1249,1250
Objective To understand the support effect of the resources and services provided by the library on the scientific research of medical postgraduates. Methods Taking 150 graduate stu-dents in Chongqing Medical University as the research object, through questionnaire survey and inter-view method, the characteristics of medical graduate students' selection of document resources, as well as their application of the resources and services provided by the library were investigated. Results 65% (98/150) of students chose Chinese literature as the preferred source of information, 6% (9/150) of graduate students did not borrow books at the library, 54% (81/150) of graduate students chose library website as the data retrieval entrance at the time of obtaining the preferred document, 9% (14/150) of students did not participate in the library reader training. Conclusion Library resources are still the first choice for the graduate students to obtain the literature, and the library should be improved in the aspects of resource allocation, service mode, in order to meet the needs of graduate students' scientific research.
6.Research on Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires: The Latest Literature Review
Xuhong ZHU ; Huiling HUANG ; Aihua OU ; Ping XIA
Chinese Medical Ethics 1994;0(06):-
As the change of medicine mode,measuring approaches of patient satisfaction have been widely focused on and become an important tool to improve the quality of medical service.This paper is aimed to analyze the latest development of patient satisfaction questionnaires including relevant content and methods by literature review.
7.Reconstruction of front feet skin defects using the peroneal artery perforator-based propeller
Xuehai OU ; Yuben XU ; Chi SHANG ; Xiaolong DU ; Jianjun ZHU ; Lei XIA
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2013;36(5):440-442
Objective To investigate the use of free transplantation of peroneal artery perforator-based propeller to the repair of the front feet skin defect.Methods Thirteen cases with front foot skin defect patients repaired through transplation of propeller flap of the peroneal artery from January 2009 to September 2012.The wound range was 5 cm ×4 cm-11 cm × 14 cm.The propeller flap of the peroneal artery designed according to the position of the propeller of the peroneal artery in a leg.The wound of the leg were repaired through suture directly or transplantation of skin.Results All 13 cases of free propeller flap were survived,the wound healing goodly.One case with the postoperatie blood vessels were removed by the surgical exploration.The time of follow-up between 3 and 17 months(mean 9.4 months).The quality of free flap was good.The function of walk of the foot repaired were not significantly affect.The patients were satisfactory to the results.The wound of the leg healed well ; The leg had no obvious muscle cicatricial adhesion.According to the foot disease treatment effect evaluation standard (JOA) evaluation,the result for 77-100 points,an average of 85.5 points.Conclusion Using propeller flap of the peroneal artery to repair the skin defect of front feet with a little injury,the skin texture more close to the repaired area,it is a reasonable approach.
8.Comparison of Two Ways of Twice Irradiation on Rabbit Liver Tumor Using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound
Yi ZHANG ; Jianzhong ZOU ; Wen MA ; Hairong ZOU ; Yan WANG ; Xia OU
Journal of China Medical University 2010;(2):92-94
Objective To compare the two ways of twice irradiation on the rabbit liver VX2 tumor using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU).Methods Totally 45 tumor-bearing rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups:group A(one-time irradiation group) received a one-time ablation;group B and C(twice irradiation group) firstly received a low-dose irradiation(without ablation),then group B received ablation on the next day while group C received it 2 days later.Results Compared with one-time irradiation group,the total treatment time of twice irradiation group was not significantly different,but the time of each irradiation,the incidence of skin erythema and the energy efficiency factor(EEF)were less,and that of group B were the least.After ablation,the typical coagulation necrosis in tumor tissues occurred,and the recurrence and metastasis were effectively controlled in all the three groups.Conclusion The total treatment time and efficacy of twice irradiation were same as one-time ablation,but the time and dose of each irradiation significantly decreased,the damage efficiency was enhanced and the complications were reduced.The way of continuous two-days twice irradiation was the most effective,which would be a safe and effective method of HIFU treatment.
9.Comparison of therapeutic effects of implant internal fixation for the treatment of Sanders Ⅱ calcaneal fractures after poking and open reduction
Hao XIONG ; Wei LIU ; Weiwen LIN ; Xiongchao XIA ; Bei LI ; Caiqiong OU ; Maosong LAI ; Ruiliang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(26):4919-4925
10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.26.023
10.Effects of low dose X-ray irradiation on proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells derived from human umbilical cord into adipocytes and osteoblasts
Hao AI ; Hai BAI ; Cunbang WANG ; Jianfeng OU ; Qiaug ZHAO ; Xia HAN ; Xiaoyan HU ; Zhe CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(3):290-293
Objective To observe the effects of low dose irradiation (LDR) on proliferation,adipogenesis and osteogenic potential of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hucMSCs).Methods hucMSCs were isolated from Wharton's jelly tissue of human umbilical cord by modified tissuepiece inoculation,and flow cytometry was used to detect the expression of specific marker in the hucMSCs.The hucMSCs were randomly divided into two groups:irradiation group undergoing irradiation with the doses 50,100,or 200 mGy respectively,and control group without irradiation.MTT method was applied to evaluate the proliferation of the hucMSCs at different time points with various doses irradiation.The third passage hucMSCs were randomly divided into two groups:irradiation group undergoing low dose irradiation of 200 mGy,and control group without irradiation,and then underwent induction by adipocytic and oesteocytic differentiation induction fluids respectively so as to differentiate into adipocytes and osteoblasts.Oil red O staining was used to detect the activity of alkaline phophatase (ALP),and RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of core binding factor alpha 1 in human osteoblast.Results After 9-12days,fibroblasts began to swim out of the tissue piece with a confluence rate of 80% 2 weeks later.Within 7 days the absorption values of the hucMSCs undergoing different irradiation doses 2,3,4,5,and 6 days later were all significantly higher than those of the control group(F = 159.17,448.81,265.15,183.93,and 181.83 ,all P <0.01),with the proliferation rates of the 100 mGy subgroup being the highest.After being induced liquid,vacuoles were observed in the irradiated group 2 days later.21 days later,the adipogenic rates of irradiated group was significantly higher than that of the control group (t = 28.25,P <0.01).The ALP activity increased in the irradiated group compared with control group (t=16.87,P <0.01) .The expression level of Cbf-α1 mRNA was up-regulated obviously (t = 14.16,P<0.01).Conclusions LDR promotes the proliferation of hucMSCs,and accelerates the hucMSCs' differentiation into adipocytes and osteoblasts.