1.Response of skin to audible signal and skin-hearing aid
Jianwen LI ; Xiaoming YU ; Lijia CAO
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(13):2579-2582
This study was designed to introduce basic components and sound-receiving effects of skin-hearing aid with transformer. This new device helped all people receive audible signals via skin, but the effects on discriminating phone were still not ideal.The experimental environment of the response of skin to audible signals was constructed for the theory research. The response on critical frequency and voltage among the transformer, the flat electrode and the skin has gotten in the experiment. It was discussed that the effect of the response of skin to audible signal between the key parts of device of hearing by skin with transformer and the skin. It was illustrated the practicability of skin hearing by sound-electricity converting.The skin-hearing aid, a low power consumption aid, was compared with traditional tools, such as hearing aid, electronic cochlea, and guide dogs, and the results proved the superiority of skin-hearing aid.
2.Injectable tissue-engineered bone using calcium alginate as carriers
Qiang CAO ; Tianqiu MAO ; Xiaoming GU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1996;0(02):-
objective: To develop injectable tissue engineered bone through injection of osteoblasts/alginate composite in rabbits. Methods: Bone marrow cells isolated from iliac bone of New Zealand rabbits were cultured and induced to differentiate into osteoblasts.The osteoblasts were mixed with 25 g/L sodium alginate solution to generate osteoblasts/alginate composite with final cellular density of 5?10 6/ml. 0.17 g of sterilized CaSO 4 powder was then added to 2 ml osteoblasts/alginate. The mixture was injected into the dorsal subcutaneous tissue at left side of 6 New Zealand rabbits. The alginate composite without osteoblasts was injected into the right side as the control. 4 and 8 weeks after implantation, the bone formation was evaluated by means of gross, X ray and histological observation. Results: 4 weeks after implantation, cartilage formation was observed and 8 weeks after implantation,new mature bone was observed in the osteoblasts/alginate composites. No new bone formation was observed in all of the control specimens. Conclusion: Calcium alginate can be used as a carrier in injectable bone tissue engineering, and new bone can be created through injection of osteoblasts/alginate composites in immune animals.
3.Clinical significance of Qmax and residual urine in benign prostatic hyperplasia
Hongfei GAO ; Dongwen WANG ; Xiaoming CAO
Chinese Journal of Urology 2013;34(8):579-581
Objective To investigate the significance of Qmax and residual urine in evaluation of bladder function in the patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods The clinical data of 61 patients with BPH and 20 healthy persons in control group were evaluated.Bladder function,uroflowmetry and ultrasonic residual urine measurement were performed in the 2 groups.The correlation between Q max and residual urine in BPH group was investigated.Results There was significant difference in Qmax between the BPH group and control group (8 vs.21 ml/s,u=-6.090,P=0.007).There was significant difference in residual urine between the 2 groups (60 vs.9 ml,u =-6.718,P=0.005).And there was a negtive correlation between residual urine and Qmax in BPH group (r=-0.366,P=0.009).Conclusion It is useful to measure the Qmax and residual urine in evaluation of bladder function affected by bladder outlet obstruction caused by BPH.
4.Treatment outcome of mucoepidermoid carcinoma in 128 cases
Qiang CAO ; Shuyan LI ; Xiaoming GU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;17(1):41-43
Objectives: To study the treatment outcome of mucoepidermoid carcinoma(MEC).Methods:128 cases of MEC with definite pathologic diagnosis treated in our hospital during the past 15 years were investigated. The relationship between the effects of the therapy and the prognosis was analysed.Result:Treatment with surgical operation only was used in 99 cases,radiotherapy after operation was applied in 26 cases and follow-up was carried out in 76 cases. 5-year survival rate was 90.7%.5 patients who died within 5 years after operation were all with the diagnosis of MEC in clinical stage Ⅳand poor differentiaton.Conclusion:The local extensive excision for the well differentiated MEC,the radiotherapy after operation for poorly differentiated or that of clinical stage Ⅳ,especially in maxilla,may increase 5-year survival rate.Since there were cases of recurrences of MEC 13 years after surgical treatment,long-term follow-up is necessary.
5.Determination of Forsythin in Shenyan Jiere Tablets by HPLC
Xiaoming FANG ; Aimin CAO ; Yongrui BAO
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(03):-
Objective To establish a method for the determination of Forsythin in Shenyan Jiere Tablets by HPLC. Methods The separation was performed on shim-pak clc-ODS (4.6 mm?150 mm, 5 ?m) with Accetonitrile-0.025 mol/L H3PO4 (20∶80) as mobile phase. The flow rate was 1 mL/min and UV detector was at 277 nm. Results The method had good average recovery with 97.1% (n=5), RSD=1.6%, good linear relationship within the range of 0.12~0.5 ?g. Conclusion The method is accurate, reliable and can be used for quality control of the production.
6.Effects of NF-?B "decoy" oligodeoxynucleotides on TNF-? and IL-6 expression in LPS-induced mouse macrophages
Jian WANG ; Xiaoming DENG ; Xuyi REN ; Jinbao LI ; Jinmei CAO
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(05):-
AIM: To study the effect of NF-?B "decoy" oligodeoxynucleotides on TNF-? and IL-6 expression in LPS-induced mouse macrophages. METHODS: Mouse macrophage cell line J774.1 cells were cultured with LPS and liposome-mediated oligodeoxynucleotides, and the levels of TNF-? and IL-6 measured in the different culture supernatant by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. RNA was extracted from macrophages, and the mRNA expression of TNF-? and IL-6 in macrophages was observed by RT-PCR. RESULTS: NF-?B "decoy" oligodeoxynucleotides decreased the expression of TNF-? and IL-6 in LPS-induced macrophages and inhibited generation of TNF-? and IL-6. The level of TNF-? and IL-6 did not change in control group. CONCLUSIONS: NF-?B "decoy" oligodeoxynucleotides inhibit the expression of TNF-? and IL-6 in LPS-induced macrophages, which is probably due to the specific inhibition of activated NF-?B binding sites .
7.Formula and Preparation of Cantharidin Chitosan Bioadhesive Microspheres by Spray Drying
Lin Lü ; Xiaoming HE ; Deying CAO ; Qing DU ; Yunjie DANG
China Pharmacist 2017;20(8):1344-1348
Objective: To optimize the formula and preparation technology of cantharidin chitosan bioadhesive microspheres.Methods: The microspheres were prepared by a spray drying method.A single-factor experiment was used to study the effect of chitosan with different molecular weight on the gastric mucosa adhesion rate were also studied, and the effects of different drug loading ratio, concentration of chitosan acetic acid solution and speed of peristaltic pump on the loading rate were also studied.The cantharidin entrapment efficiency as the studying index, a response surface method was used to further optimize the formula.Results: The best formula and preparation process of cantharidin chitosan bioadhesive microspheres were as follows: the concentration ratio of antharidin to chitosan was 19.83% , the concentration of chitosan acetic acid solution was 0.77% , and the peristaltic pump flow rate was 9.225 ml·min-1.With the best formula, the entrapment efficiency of cantharidin chitosan bioadhesive microspheres was 90.14%.Conclusion: The microsphere preparation by the spray drying method is stable and repeatable.Cantharidin chitosan bioadhesive microspheres have high entrapment efficiency and promising biological adhesion.
8.Adrenal incidentalomas:clinical analysis of 52 cases
Yuanli WANG ; Weilie HU ; Qiyou CAO ; Wei WANG ; Xiaoming ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2001;0(07):-
Objective To improve the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of adrenal incidentalomas for the optimal management of adrenal masses. Methods The clinical data of 52 cases (35 men and 17 women;mean age,42 years;age range,23-65 years) of adrenal incidentalomas was reviewed.Among them, 33 cases had tumors ≥ 3.0 cm in diameter.None of 52 cases had clinical symptoms and signs of hypertension and endocrine dysfunction.All of the tumors were incidentally found by ultrasonography or CT on regular physical examination.A series of blood chemical examinations (including electrolytes,adrenal cortical and medullary metabolic biochemistry),abdominal ultrasound and CT were performed in all 52 cases;and MRI,PET and 131 I-MIBG imaging were performed in 6,2 and 1 cases,respectively.Surgery and postoperative pathological study were performed in all. Results Postoperative pathology showed adrenocortical adenoma in 27 cases,adrenal metastatic carcinoma in 7,adrenal pheochromocytoma in 5,adrenal cyst in 4,primary aldosteronoma in 3,adrenal neurinoma in 2,adrenocortical carcinoma in 1,retroperitoneal neuroblastoma in 1,retroperitoneal primary lymphoma in 1 and adrenal ganglionic fibroma in 1.Diagnoses based on the results of imaging examinations and laboratory tests were correct in 14 cases (27%).Of the 10 patients with malignancies,5 with primary diseases died 6-10 months after chemotherapy and 5 were lost to follow-up.The remaining 42 patients were followed up for 6 months to 9 years with no evidence of recurrence. Conclusions Multidisciplinary approaches are required to identify and differentiate adrenal incidentalomas, and early surgical treatment is suggested.
9.Fever, abdominal distension, polyserositis
Lijing CAO ; Ximin HUO ; Meixian XU ; Xiaoming WANG ; Suzhen SUN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(17):1352-1355
Objective To provide useful information for the diagnosis and differentiation through exploring the tumor with polyserositis as the initial symptom.Methods There was a case present with fever,poor spirit,abdominal distention and edema in Children's Hospital of Hebei Province.The characteristics and results of physical examination were summarized and discussed according to the condition evolution phases.The possible etiological factors were analyzed.The treatment was adjusted.Further physical examination was improved.The final diagnosis was tracked.Results After getting admitted to hospital,the patient received CT scan and ultrasound examination for many times.The results suggested the pericardial effusion,pleural effusion,peritoneal effusion and cardiac insufficiency.The child had made a slight improvement through treatment.However,he had hemiparesis.Cerebral infarction was demonstrated through magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),magnetic resonance angiography (MRA),magnetic resonance venography (MRV).Ultrasound showed that there was more pericardial effusion,aortic root solid low echo mass,pulmonary arterial wall stiffness,left and right pulmonary artery blood flow speed increased.Neck and chest enhanced CT showed mediastinal lesions.Pathology examination results suggested myeloid sarcoma after referral to superior hospital.Conclusions When children had an unexplained polyserositis,more comprehensive analysis were needed.The illness condition should be explained with Monism as far as possible.Repeated inspections would be necessary when the pathogenesis was not clear.Careful watch for the tumor should be kept.
10.Therapeutic Efficacy of Acupuncture at the Thirteen Ghost Points for Postpartum depression and Its Effect on the Quality of Life
Shujing YU ; Xueqing LI ; Xiaoming FENG ; Wenfang CAO
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(1):14-16
Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture at the thirteen ghost points in treating postpartum depression and its effect on the quality of life. Methods Sixty patients with postpartum depression were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by acupuncture at the thirteen ghost points, while the control group was by oral administration of Fluoxetine. The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD) and the Short-Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) were compared before and after intervention. Results The HMAD score was significantly changed in both groups after intervention (P<0.05). There was a significant difference in comparing the HAMD score between the two groups after intervention (P<0.05). There were significant differences in comparing the post-treatment bodily pain (BP), general health (GH), vitality (VT), social functioning (SF), mental health (MH), and health transition (HT) between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture at the thirteen ghost points can effectively improve the postpartum depression and the quality of life.