1.Shanghai healthcare system reform adopting the system engineering theory
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2011;27(7):481-482
Shanghai healthcare system reform is proceeded in the system engineering theory adopting the methods of making the overall plans, the combination of scientific design whole and part, the combination of microcosm and macrocosm, the combination of innovation and standard, the combination of qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis, the combination of structural optimization and improvement so as to promote the development of Shanghai healthcare system and provide successful experiences for our national healthcare system reform.
2.A comparison of EEG bio-feedback and methylphenidate in treating attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Fenghua ZHANG ; Jinsong ZHANG ; Xiaoming SHEN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2003;0(04):-
Objective To study the effectiveness of EEG bio-feedback in ameliorating the attention of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to a control group receiving methylphenidate treatment; and to explore the effectiveness of EEG bio-feedback in treating ADHD children refractory to methylphenidate. Methods Forty-four ADHD children were randomly assigned to an EEG bio-feedback group or a methylphenidate group. An additional twenty ADHD children refractory to methylphenidate were referred to as EEG bio-feedback group B. The two EEG bio-feedback groups received training in enhancing their beta activity and suppressing their theta activity. The methylphenidate group were treated with methylphenidate for 3 months. The subjects′ attention stability was measured using a number cancellation test. Their attention allocation and attention shift were tested using a neuropsychological behavioral test instrument, including trail-making test. All groups received re-tests during treatment, post-treatment and during a 6 month follow-up. Results During treatment, the cancellation speed of children in the EEG bio-feedback group A was slower than that of children in the MPH group. At the end of the treatment, there were no significant differences in speed between the two groups. Six months to one year after treatment the cancellation speed of the EEG bio-feedback group A was significantly faster than that of the MPH group. The EEG bio-feedback group B demonstrated significant increases in their cancellation speeds after 20 treatments and during a 1 year follow-up. During treatment and post-treatment, Q scores were significantly lower in EEG bio-feedback group A than in the methylphenidate group. Six months to one year after treatment the Q scores were significantly higher in EEG bio-feedback group A than in the methylphenidate group. There was no significant increase in the Q scores in EEG bio-feedback group B during treatment, but they increased significantly post-treatment. There was no significant difference in the trail-making time between EEG bio-feedback group A and the methylphenidate group during the treatment. Six months to one year after treatment, the trailmaking times in EEG bio-feedback group A were significantly less than in the MPH group. EEG bio-feedback group B showed significant decreases in trailmaking time post-treatment and during follow-up. Conclusions EEG bio-feedback may produce significant and long-term improvements in attention stability, attention allocation and attention shift. EEG bio-feedback may be useful for children with ADHD when methylphenidate is ineffective.
3.Surgical strategies on tumors invading thoracic and abdominal great vessels
Chenyang SHEN ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Wei LI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2003;0(03):-
Objective To assess surgical strategies and its therapeutic effect on treating tumors invading of the great vessels. Methods 23 patients underwent tumor resection along with reconstruction of great vessels from Jan. 2001 to Dec. 2005 were retrospectively reviewed. Results 19 cases (82.6%) experienced radical resection along with reconstruction of great vessels, 4 cases (17.4%) underwent palliative resections. 20 cases (86.9%) were followed up by various imaging examination methods. 4 cases (17.4%) died perioperatively and 7 cases (30.4%) had complications in perioperative period. Up to Aug. 2005, the postoperative survival times in patients were from 1.5 to 59.0 months. 3 cases (15.0%,3/20) existed more than 48 months, 4 cases (20.0%,4/20) more than 36 months, 6 cases (30.0%,6/20) more than 24 months, 9 cases (45.0%,9/20) more than 12 months and 12 cases(55.0%,11/20)more than 6 months. No complications related to vascular graft occlusion and tumor recurrence next to grafts occurred in these patients. In 2 cases appeared partial thrombosis in grafts in perioperatively. Conclusion Combination of radical resection of tumor and reconstruction of great vessels could extend survival time and improve quality of life in selected patients with tumor invading thoracic and abdominal great vessels.
4.EFFECT OF ZINC DEFICIENCY ON THE GENE EXPRESSION OF VITAMIN D RECEPTOR AND CaBP IN DUODENAL MUCOSA OF RATS
Xiaodan YU ; Chonghuai YAN ; Xiaoming SHEN
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(03):-
Objective: To study the effect of zinc deficiency(ZD)on the gene expression of vitamin D receptor(VDR)and CaBP in duodenal mucosa of rats. Methods: Thirty weaning male rats were randomly divided into three groups:ZD,paired-fed(PF),zinc adaquate(ZA). After 15 d feeding, took the duodenal mucosa to extract RNA,and measured the levels of VDR mRNA and CaBP mRNA in duodenal mucosa by real time fluorescent quantity PCR. Results: The VDR gene expression of ZD group was downregulated 88.89% as that of PF group,and 50.00% as that of ZA group. CaBP gene expression of ZD group was downregulated 80.16% as that of the PF group,and 88.50% as that of ZA group. Conclusion: Zinc deficiency, by changing the activity of VDR and the mRNA expression of VDR,affects the transcription of the target gene CaBP,and then the absorption of calcium that causes allo-osteogenesis.
5.Evaluation on the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medication Xifeng Dingchan Pill in treating Parkinson's disease: study protocol of a multicenter, open-label, randomized active-controlled trial.
Jie ZHANG ; Yunzhi MA ; Xiaoming SHEN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2013;11(4):285-90
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complicated disease, commonly diagnosed among the elderly, which leads to degeneration of the central nervous system. It presently lacks an effective therapy for its complex pathogenesis. Adverse effects from Western drug-based medical intervention prevent long-term adherence to these therapies in many patients. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has long been used to improve the treatment of PD by alleviating the toxic and adverse effects of Western drug-based intervention. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Xifeng Dingchan Pill (XFDCP), a compound traditional Chinese herbal medicine, taken in conjunction with Western medicine in the treatment of PD patients at different stages in the progression of the disease.
6.High Level Expression of Grass Carp Reovirus VP7 Protein in Prokaryotic Cells
Lanlan ZHANG ; Jinyu SHEN ; Chengfeng LEI ; Xiaoming LI ; Qin FANG
Virologica Sinica 2008;23(1):51-56
Sequences analysis revealed Grass carp reovirus (GCRV) s10 was 909 nucleotides coding a 34 kDa protein denoted as VP7, which was determined to be a viral outer capsid protein (OCP). To obtain expressed OCP in vitro, a full length VP7 gene was produced by RT-PCR amplification, and the amplified fragment was cloned into T7 promoted prokaryotic expression vector pRSET. The recombinant plasmid,which was named as pR/GCRV-VP7,was then transformed into E.coli BL21 host cells. The data indicated that the expressed recombinant was in frame with the N-terminal fusion peptide. The over-expressed fusion protein was produced by inducing with IPTG, and its molecular weight was about 37kDa, which was consistent with its predicted size. In addition, the fusion protein was produced in the form of the inclusion body with their yield remaining steady at more than 60% of total bacterial protein. Moreover,the expressed protein was able to bind immunologically to anti-his-tag monoclonal antibody (mouse) and anti-GCRV serum (rabbit). This work provides a research basis for further structure and function studies of GCRV during entry into cells.
7.Efficacy of salmon calcitonin combined with zoledronic acid in treatment of senile primary osteoporosis
Xiaoming SHEN ; Chenglong HUANG ; Gang CHEN ; Suiliang GONG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2016;15(8):628-631
One hundred and twenty patients with senile primary osteoporosis were enrolled in the study from January 2012 to April 2013,including 41 males and 79 females.Patients were randomly assigned to two groups:60 patients in study group were treated with salmon calcitonin combined with zoledronic acid (salmon calcitonin 50 IU i.m,q.d for 7 d,then 100 IU q.i.d for 7 d,followed by zoledronic acid 5 mg i.v gtt/y);60 cases in control group were treated with alendronate (70 mg p.o/wk).Both groups received the same doses of calcium.Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores were assessed before,and 1,6 and 12 months after treatment,12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12) and bone mineral density (BMD) were assessed before and 12 months after treatment.There were no significant differences in all baseline parameters between two groups (P > 0.05).After 1 month of treatment,the VAS scores of study group was lower than that of the control group (2.1 ± 3.0 vs.4.2 ± 3.1,P < 0.05),however,both groups had similar improvements in VAS scores in 6 and 12 months after the treatment (P >0.05).Compared to those before treatment,physical component summary and mental component summary of SF-12 scores after 1 year of treatment were improved significantly in both groups (P < 0.05).Also,BMD was significantly improved after 1 year of treatment in both groups (P < 0.05).The incidence of side effect in study group was lower than that in control group (16% vs.20%,P <0.05).The results indicate that salmon calcitonin combined with zoledronic acid is an effective,safe,reliable and well tolerated therapy for senile primary osteoporosis.The long-term outcomes remain to be determined.
8.Inhibitory effect of 15-oxospiramilactone on the xenograft growth of ACHN human renal carcinoma cells in nude mice
Tianyi SHEN ; Xiaoming YI ; Chaopeng TANG ; Wenquan ZHOU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2016;29(8):808-811
Objective Renal cell carcinoma ( RCC) is a common renal malignancy, which is resistant to nearly all chemo-therapeutics and radiotherapy.Wnt signaling plays an important role in the tumorigenesis and cell proliferation and apoptosis of RCC. This study was to explore the inhibiting effect of 15-oxospiramilactone NC043, a new Wnt molecule inhibiter, on the xenograft growth of human renal carcinoma (ACHN) cells in nude mice. Methods ACHN cells (1 ×107) were suspended in 100μL PBS and injec-ted subcutaneously into the right side of the posterior flank of female BALB/c athymic nude mice to establish a xenograft model.The nude mice bearing ACHN cells were randomly divided into three groups, negative control, low-dose medication, and high-dose medica-tion, treated by daily intraperitoneal injection of 3%DMSO, NC043 at 45μg/kg, and NC043 at 90μg/kg, respectively, for 15 days. At 16 days, all the mice were killed, the body weight and tumor volume obtained, and the expressions of ki67, TCF4 and β-catenin determined by immunohistochemistry. Results NC043 significantly inhibited the growth of the xenograft tumor, with an inhibition rate of 36.4%in the 45 ug/kg group and 56.4% in 90 μg/kg group.The expressions of ki67, TCF4, andβ-catenin were markedly down-regu-lated in a dose-dependent manner ( P <0.01 ) . Conclusion NC043 can effectively suppress the growth of ACHN cells in the xeno-graft tumor and reduce the expression of Wnt-related proteins, andtherefore is a potential compound for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma.
9.Development of portable acoustic output measurement system for medical ultrasonic diagnostic equipment
Longpu ZHOU ; Erping LUO ; Guanghao SHEN ; Xiaoming WU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2003;0(11):-
Objective To develop a portable acoustic output measurement system in order to satisfy the requirements of military itinerant inspection. Methods A hydrophone was used as energy converting equipment to collect wave of acoustic pressure in the field of ultrasound. Through some calculations using approximated formulas, a serious of acoustic output parameters were achieved. Results Main acoustic output parameters could be measured with permitted error. Conclusion This method is feasible, which can make up for the defects of current measurement.
10.Characteristics of Hospital Infection and Bacterial Resistance in Neurosurgery Ward
Pinger ZHU ; Guijuan JIANG ; Xiaoming HUANG ; Yun SHEN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(02):-
OBJECTIVE To study characteristics of hospital infection and bacterial resistance in our neurosurgery ward to make us reasonable antibiotics use and supply the scientific basis for hospital infection control.METHODS The data of 1100 inpatients in our neurosurgery ward in 2007 were analyzed prospectively and retrospectively.RESULTS The hospital infection rate was 11.91%,the case-time infection rate 12.55%,the lower respiratory tract infection rate 69.57%,the G-infection rate 54.44%,the G+ infection rate 30%,and the fungus infection rate was 15.56%,These pathogens were resistant to antibiotics in various degree.CONCLUSIONS It is significant to continuously monitor hospital infection and bacterial resistance in our neurosurgery ward to guide reasonable antibiotics use and control hospital infection effectively.