1.Analysis and Research on Medical Scientific Data Sharing Experiences and Construction Planning
Jiayin CAI ; Nan WANG ; Xiaofeng JIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2015;28(6):506-509
Sharing medical data may reduce unnecessary repetitive studies and promote the cooperation between research groups.By analyzing the mature practices of some other countries,we proposed solutions to China's current problems in sharing medical research data,such as formulating sharing policies,strengthening platform construction and enhancing international cooperation.
2.Solutions to improve the quality of acceptance assessment of medical scientific project in China
Ye LI ; Jiayin CAI ; Nan WANG ; Xiaofeng JIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2014;27(3):289-292
The acceptance assessment is an important part of research project management.By analyzing the content,methods,process and model of the current acceptance assessment of medical research projects in China,we summarized and elaborated the main problems in the medical research management.By referring to the mature practices of some other countries,we proposed the solutions to improve the quality of acceptance assessment in China,i.e.,balancing the qualitative and quantitative assessment,improving the quality of peer-review,constructing information platform,introducing independent third party assessment and construing the overall process evaluation system.Our study may provide important reference for constructing the high-quality evaluation system of medical research projects in China.
3.Content-based analysis of Biological Samples Library sharing in China
Cong ZHAO ; Tao DAI ; Nan WANG ; Xiaofeng JIA
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2017;26(2):38-41
Integration and sharing of biological samples are the most effective approach for making use of their stock and improving their utilization efficiency. Although great success has been achieved in development of Biolog-ical Samples Library in China, efforts are not made in promoting sample resource sharing. The problems in develop-ment of Biological Samples Library were thus summarized in this paper by content analysis, such as no unified crite-ria, poor administrative management, and imperfect ethical supervision of sample sharing.
4.Clinical analysis of 6 patients with drug-induced lupus
Nan ZHANG ; Xiaomei LENG ; Xinping TIAN ; Yan ZHAO ; Xiaofeng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2016;55(3):211-215
Objective To improve the understanding of drug-induced lupus (DIL) and the differences from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods Clinical manifestation and treatment of patients with definite DIL were retrospectively analyzed.Results Six patients with DIL were enrolled in this study,including 4 females and 2 males.Two patients were diagnosed after receiving interferon,one after soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor fusion protein,one after propylthiouracil,one after penicillamine,and one after levofloxacin.High titer of antinuclear antibody was identified in all six patients,including 3 with positive anti-dsDNA antibody.One patient had positive anti-Sm antibody.One patient had positive anti-RNP antibody.One patient had anti-nucleosome antibody.One patient had anti-histone antibody.One patient had antimitochondrial antibodies-M2,and one patient had anticardiolipin antibodies.Conclusion Patients with DIL are not as severe as those with SLE.After cessation of suspected drugs and administration of standard treatment,the clinical outcome of DIL is satisfying.
5.Content, Characteristics and Prospect of Medical Science and Technology Innovation System
Nan WANG ; Xiaofeng JIA ; Ye LI ; Tao DAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2016;29(2):81-84
As a critical part of national scientific and technology system reform, construction of national innovation system is a fundamental measure of innovation driven development strategy.Medical science and technology innovation system (MSTIS) is an important component of national innovation system (NIS).It is essential to elaborate the content, characteristics and process of the MSTIS.Based on the development status of Chinese economy and society and the framework of NIS, we evaluated the characteristics of medical science and technology development, and ultimately concluded and elaborated the content and characteristics of MSTIS from the following aspects: innovation force, innovation subjects, innovation activities, and innovation environments.We also prospected the future process of MSTIS, i.e., promotion of innovation force, ability construction of innovation subjects,scientific plan of innovation activities, and improvement of innovation environment.
6.The clinical characteristics of macrophage activation syndrome secondary to systemic lupus erythematosus
Nan JIANG ; Mengtao LI ; Di WU ; Xiaofeng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2016;55(11):840-844
Objective To investigate the clinical features of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Method The clinical data of 15 patients with SLE-induced MAS diagnosed in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from July 2011 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Fourteen patients were female.The average age was 28.07.When MAS occurred,the average duration of SLE was 20.47 months,and the average SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI) was 18.4.All 15 patients developed fever,hematocytopenia and impaired liver function in the course of MAS,while patients with splenomegaly,coagulation disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms were 11,14 and 8,respectively.All 15 patients presented leukocpenia and thrombocytopenia.Hypofibrinogenemia,elevated ferritin and hemophagocytosis in bone marrow were respectively observed in 7,11 and 12 patients.Glucocorticoids were used in all patients,among whom eight received pulse methylprednisolone therapy.Thirteen patients were treated with immunosuppressants,including cyclosporine A,tacrolimus,cyclophosphamide and mycophemolate mofetil.Complete remission was achieved in 14 patients.One patient died of MAS.Conclusions In patients with SLE,MAS was most commonly seen in young females with short SLE duration and active disease.Fever,splenomegaly,hematocytopenia,coagulation disorders and liver damage are the most remarkable clinical manifestations.Early diagnosis and intensive therapy are the key parts to improve clinical outcome.
7.Therapeutic value of endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for malignant obstructive jaundice after failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Ping HUANG ; Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Wen LYU ; Songmei LOU ; Nan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2017;34(4):246-249
Objective To study the therapeutic effect of EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) on patients with malignant obstructive jaundice when ERCP failed.Methods From January 2014 to January 2016,all patients with malignant obstructive jaundice during hospitalization underwent EUS-guided biliary drainage (group A,36 cases) or PTCD treatment (group B,30 cases) by draw after failed ERCP.Operation success rate,liver function recovery time,complication rates,length of hospital stay and hospital costs were observed and compared.Results There was no significant difference in the operation success rates between two groups [94.44% (34/36) VS 86.67% (26/30),P>0 05)].And there were significant differences in liver function recovery time (25.79± 6.48 d VS 30.24 ± 8.49 d),incidence of complications [5.56% (2/36) VS 23.33% (7/30)],length of hospital stay (21.54±4.73 d VS 25.68 ± 8.56 d) and hospitalization costs (23.5±8.4 thousand yuan VS 32.8±6.5 thousand yuan,P<0.05).Conclusion EUS-guided biliary drainage could be the first option for its noninvasiveness and efficacy,when ERCP failed in patients with malignant obstructive jaundice.
8.Effects of MEK signaling inhibitor on the growth of human pacreatic cancer cell lines and the expression of cell cyde associated genes
Xia WANG ; Hui WANG ; Nan JIANG ; Sanhong LIANG ; Wen Lü ; Xiao ZHANG ; Xiaofeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2011;11(4):259-262
Objective To examine the effects of the MEK inhibitor on human pancreatic cancer cells, and to explore the molecular mechanisms. Methods Human pancreatic cancer cell lines CFPANC1, PANC1 and MiaPaCa2 were treated with MEK inhibitor PD98059 or DMSO, the sensitivity was analyzed by an MTT assay, and cell cycle distribution was evaluated by flow cytometry( FCM), The transcriptional level and protein expression of tumor suppressor genes were detected by real-time RT-PCR and western blot respectively. DNA methyltransferase (Dnmt)1, 3a and 3b were also assayed by western blot, The methylation status of the promoter of the p16INK4A gene was assayed by methylation-specific PCR (MSP). Results PD98059 inhibited to various degrees the growth of three pancreatic cancer cell lines, accompanied by G0-G1 cell cycle arrest. PD98059 up-regulated the expression of p16INK4a, p21WAF1, p27KIP1 mRNA, demethylated the hypermethylation status of p16INK4a gene promoter, and decreased Dnmtl and Dnmt3b in CFPANC1 and PANC1 cell lines. PD98059 only increased the expression of p27KIP1, while the changes of p16INK4a, p21WAF1 and Dnmt were less marked in MiaPaCa2 cell line. Conclusions MEK inhibitor PD98059 down-regulate the activation of Dnmt and up-regulate tumor supress genes, along with the inhibition of cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.
9.Clinical significance of multispectral imaging in cystoscopic examination
Xiaofeng YANG ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Sen YANG ; Ziqiang ZHANG ; Nan YIN ; Wei ZHANG ; Dongwen WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2014;35(11):819-823
Objective To explore the imaging characteristics and clinical value of multispectral cystoscopy.Methods From May 2011 to May 2013,31 male and 4 female patients were included in this study,including benign prostatic hyperplasia in 14 patients,bladder tumor in 16 patients,upper urinary tract disease alone in 5 patients.The mean age in this group was 56 years (range 43 to 84 years).All patients accepted the bladder CT scan for diagnosis.TURBT procedure and pathological examination were performed in those patients with bladder tumor.Under the epidural anesthesia,the 27 F resectoscope was inserted to bladder through the urethra.Then,the conventional light source was replaced by multispectral endoscope light source.The white light,UV-light (401.0 nm),blue light (467.6 nm),green light (534.2nm),red light (660.6 nm),and near-infrared light (763.8 nm) were used,subseqently.Meanwhile,the following data were recorded,such as the visibility of bladder cavity,the color of bladder tumors and bladder mucosa,the density of blood vessels,three-dimensional structure of blood vessels,the mobility between mucosa and submucosa.Results When UV-light and near-infrared light irradiated bladders,there were not any imaging on monitor.However,the bladder mucosa and submucosa blood vessels were showed clearly and constituted the three-dimensional blood vessel network when using green light.The density of blood vessels in mucosal and submucosal layer was increased but less clarity when using blue light.The mucosal surface was covered in red when using red light,which vascular and mucosal can not able to be distinguished.Among 16 patients who were accepted the TURBT procedure,seven cases with T1 stage tumors were resected to the submucosa by TURBT.The superficial muscle layer with integrity structure could be observed under white light.While,blood vessels were not appeared when using green light.In six cases with Ta stage tumors,the clear connection of blood spots between mucous blood vessels and the blood vessel from the tumor could be observed under the green-light conditions.In three patients with Tis stage tumors,the mucosal blood vessels were normal under the white-light after tumor resection.However,structural disorder could be found under the green-light,which should be highly suspected as Tis stage tumors.Conclusions Without any photosensitizer or fluorescent dye,tumor blood vessels and bladder mucosal vascular can be showed under the green light.This technique is useful for identify the minimal tumor and evaluate the carcinoma infiltrated depth.
10.Collagen/bioactive glass/chitosan composite scaffolds
Yongchun MENG ; Xiaofeng CHEN ; Kaihui NAN ; Yuli LI ; Xiaogang LUO ; Chunlin DENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(21):3367-3373
BACKGROUND:Col agen/bioactive glass composite materials possess excellent osteogenic potential and biocompatibility, but its application in bone tissue engineering is limited by mechanical property and degradation. OBJECTIVE:To construct col agen/bioactive glass/chitosan composite scaffolds with good mechanical property, anti-degradation ability and bone repair property.
METHODS:Bioactive glass/col agen composite scaffolds with chitosan as dispersant were prepared by lyophylization. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and dynamic biomechanical testing were used to characterize the structure and properties of the composite scaffolds. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Results show that charge-attractions in pre-prepared bioactive glass/chitosan solution increased the homogeneity of bioactive glass dispersed in col agen gel and the compressive modulus and strength increased significantly due to the homogeneity and intermolecular interactions between chitosan and col agen. The enzymatic degradation rate and mineralization activity in the simulated body fluid were also lower because of a high degree of embedment of bioactive glass in col agen/chitosan matrix, and entanglement of col agen in chitosan at molecular level, which decreased the exposure of bioactive glass to the simulated body fluid, and col agen to enzyme solution.