1.Effects of chronic fluorosis on expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-9 mRNA and protein in the osteoclast of bone tissue of rats
Zhihong JIA ; Yanni YU ; Xiaorong YANG ; Wen WAN ; Wenxing XU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2014;33(2):133-137
Objective To investigate the effects of chronic fluorosis on the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) mRNA and protein and the differentiation and maturation process of bone cell in the osteoclast of bone tissue of rats.Methods According to body weight,thirty-six healthy SD rats(body mass 100-120 g) were divided into three groups by random number table,twelve in each group,half male and half female.The rats of control group were given tap water(NaF < 1 mg/L),and rats of low-fluorine and high-fluorine groups were fed with tap water containing 5 and 50 mg/L NaF to establish chronic fluorosis model.Rats were sacrificed after eight months; the contents of urinary fluoride in 24 hours and bone fluoride were analyzed by fluoride selective electrode.Serum content of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase 5b(TRACP5b)was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The paraffin section of bone tissue was stained by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and pathological morphometry was observed under optical microscope.The protein and mRNA levels of MMP-9 in the osteoclast of bones were detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH),respectively.Results The differences of fluoride contents of urine and bone in rats were statistically significant between groups(F =400.612,48.229,all P < 0.05).Fluoride contents of urine and bone were increased in lowfluorine and high-fluorine groups[(6.09 + 0.56),(7.69 + 0.64)mg/L,(12.65 ± 3.07),(26.53 + 5.88)mg/kg] compared to the control groups[(1.36 ± 0.51)mg/L,(0.67 ± 0.16)mg/kg,all P < 0.05],and the fluoride contents of urine and bone were gradually increased with increasing fluoride doses(all P < 0.05).The difference of TRACP5b content in serum was statistically significant between groups (F =9.607,P < 0.05),in low-fluorine and high-fluorine groups,the TRACP5b contents[(1.86 ± 0.13),(1.92 ± 0.22)U/L] were higher than that of control group [(1.57 + 0.20)U/L,all P < 0.05].The pathological examination showed osteosclerosis in fluoride exposed groups.The differences of MMP-9 mRNA and protein expressions were statistically significant between groups (F =365.727,331.382,all P < 0.05).Compared to the control groups(97.22 ± 2.24,78.51 ± 1.16),the expressions of MMP-9 protein(108.18 ± 1.97,119.28 ± 1.76) and mRNA(89.44 ± 2.86,102.14 ± 2.39) were increased(all P < 0.05),and the expressions of MMP-9 mRNA and protein were gradually increased with increasing fluoride doses (all P < 0.05).Conclusions Chronic fluorosis might influence osteoclast differentiation and maturation process through regulating the expression levels of MMP-9 protein and mRNA.
2.Impact of nursing intervention on self- care ability and health behavior of cancer patients with PICC catheter
Hong JIA ; Fengqing WANG ; Aifei FAN ; Xiaorong DING ; Qingxiang WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(10):34-36
Objective To discuss the impact of nursing intervention on self- care ability and health behavior of cancer patients with indwelling PICC in order to improve their life. Methods 218 cases of cancer patients with PICC catheter were randomly divided into the intervention group (107 patients)and the control group (111 patients),the control group were treated with conventional care, the intervention group was treated with targeted cognitive intervention by the PICC nurse specialists on the basis of conventional care. Interventions included improving health knowledge, self-concept, self-care responsibility and self-care skills in four areas, the intervention lasted 3 months. A questionnaire survey was conducted before and after intervention. Self-care skills and health behavior levels were compared between the two groups. Results Self-care skills and health behavior levels of the intervention group were significantly higher thanthose of the control group after intervention. Conclusions Targeted interventions can effectively improve the self-care capacity of outpatient oncology patients with PICC catheter and improve their health behaviors.
3.Analysis of reasons for abnormal extubation in chemotherapy patients with PICC and nursing countermeasure
Hong JIA ; Aifei FAN ; Fengqing WANG ; Xiaorong DING ; Qingxiang WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(11):35-37
Objective To analyze the reasons of abnormal extubation for the chemotherapy patients with PICC,and put forward preventive measures. Methods A retrospective investigation was carried out about the reasons for abnormal extubation in 583 chemotherapy patients with PICC in our hospital from December 2007 to September 2009. Results There were 63 cases of abnormal extubation in 583 patients, accounted for 10.8% of the total number. The reasons of abnormal extubation included: catheter-related infection, misplacement,prolapse, dilapidation and fracture, catheter occlusion,thrombosis and abandoning treatment. Conclusions Complications caused by PICC are the main reasons for abnormal extubation. Important care measures to prevent and deal with kinds of complications timely can reduce the incidence of abnormal extubation.
4.Comparison of two urinary protein preparation methods: nitrocellulose membrane preservation and acetone precipitation.
Xiaorong WANG ; Xundou LI ; Lulu JIA ; Youhe GAO
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2014;30(6):982-989
Nitrocellulose membrane based urinary protein preservation method is simple, fast and economic, but its advantage over the traditionally used acetone precipitation method is still unclear. In this work, we prepared urinary proteins by the two methods by LC-MS/MS. Then we used protein spectra counts to assess the reproducibility of the two methods. Proteins identified by the two methods were almost the same in number, spectral count distribution and distribution of coefficients of variation value. In conclusion, nitrocellulose membrane method is generally the same as acetone precipitation method. It can be used for large scale preservation of clinical urine samples.
Acetone
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Chromatography, Liquid
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Collodion
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Humans
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Mass Spectrometry
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Proteins
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isolation & purification
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Reproducibility of Results
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Tandem Mass Spectrometry
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Urine
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chemistry
5.Teaching practice and experiences for foreign students on clinical probation in Cardiology department
Xiaorong LI ; Linzhong ZHANG ; Fengxiang ZHANG ; Xuejing ZHANG ; Enzhi JIA ; Kejiang CAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2011;10(3):314-317
Clinical probation is an important part of clinical teachings for foreign students in Medical Colleges.We chose some physicians and candidate doctors as teachers,who had both high professional level and English ability,according to the characteristics of the students.Before class,teachers had to complete the teaching plan,prepare for the language and lectures,and choose a good case.During the procedure,teachers began the training from the trivial matter,and used PBL teaching methods,put emphasis on care history collecting and physical examination,paid a great attention to the culture of clinical thinkings,etc.At last,some suggestions were put forward to solve the existing problems.
6.The progress in epileptic seizure prediction.
Wenyan JIA ; Shangkai GAO ; Xiaorong GAO ; Fusheng YANG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2004;21(2):325-328
It is estimated that epilepsy, a chronic disorder of the nervous system, affects about 0.5%-2% of the population and about 10%-50% do not respond well to current antiepileptic medications and may not be candidates for surgery. For these patients, the unpredictability of seizure onset is a major cause of disability and mortality. Therefore, anticipation of an imminent seizure would be beneficial to patients because it could provide time for the application of preventive measures to keep the risk of seizure to a minimum. This paper reviews the feasibilities, the progress, existing problems and possible applications in the field of epileptic seizure prediction.
Algorithms
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Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
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methods
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Electroencephalography
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methods
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Epilepsy
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diagnosis
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physiopathology
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Humans
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Seizures
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diagnosis
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physiopathology
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Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
7.Preparation and dissolution of solid dispersion of Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis extracts
Tie ZHAO ; Mingfeng QIU ; Yongyu ZHANG ; Xiaorong WANG ; Dawei CHEN ; Wei JIA
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 1994;0(07):-
Objective To prepare Wurenchun solid dispersion of alcohol extracts of Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis so as to improve the dissolution of its active compound in vitro.Methods The Wurenchun solid dispersions were prepared with various carriers and drug/carrier ratios by mixing the carrier in alcohol extractive solution of FSC directly,and the apparent solubility and dissolution of deoxyschisandrin in them were tested and compared.Results The apparent solubility and dissolution of deoxyschisandrin of Wurenchun solid dispersion(extracts: polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP) K30=1∶3) were increased remarkably to 5.06 ?g/mL and 43.2% in water individually,including dispersed and dissolved drug whose particle size is below 0.22 ?m,compared with that of the self-prepared Wurenchun capsules.Conclusion Wurenchun solid dispersion made of PVP K30 can remarkably enhance apparent solubility and dissolution of the active compound in vitro.
8.Quantitative evaluation of carotid elasticity in normal adults by ET technique.
Yuting FAN ; Yan LUO ; Yiping JIA ; Xiaorong WEN ; Ling LIN
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2008;25(5):1098-1100
This investigation was aimed to detect the carotid elasticity in normal adults by use of echo-tracking (ET) technique. The stiffness parameter (beta), pressure-strain elasticity modulus (Ep), arterial compliance (AC), argumentation index (AI) and one-point pulse wave velocity (PWV beta) of carotid in 145 normal adults with the average age of 47.0 were calculated. The population were divided into five groups according to age: 20-29 y, 30-39 y,40-49 y, 50-59 y and > or = 60 y. The elasticity parameters between left and right side, between male female and between different age groups were compared using SAS 6.12 statistic software. There was no difference in carotid elasticity regarding the side and gender. The carotid beta, Ep, AI and PWV beta were noted to increase with age while AC was noted to decrease with age. The carotid elasticity was found to correlate with age significantly, but not with side and gender. This change can be detected by ET technique.
Adult
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Age Factors
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Blood Flow Velocity
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Carotid Arteries
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diagnostic imaging
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physiology
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Compliance
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Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
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methods
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Elasticity
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physiology
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Young Adult
9.Clinical observation on wheat grain-sized cone moxibustion combined with fire needle for dorsal wrist ganglion
Chang SHE ; Huan ZHONG ; Mailan LIU ; Mi LIU ; Jian XIONG ; Xiaorong CHANG ; Shanshan ZUO ; Zhiying GAO ; Yifan JIA
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2017;15(2):145-148
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of wheat grain-sized cone moxibustion combined with fire needle therapy in the treatment of dorsal wrist ganglion (DWG). Methods:A total of 63 patients with DWG were randomized into a treatment group (n=32) and a control group (n=31). Cases in the control group were treated with fire needle therapy. Based on the therapy given to the control group, cases in the treatment group were additionally given wheat grain-sized cone moxibustion therapy. Then the therapeutic efficacies and recurrence rate were evaluated. Results:After treatment, the overall effective rate was 93.8% in the treatment group, versus 77.4% in the control group, and the between-group comparison showed a statistical significance (P<0.05); 6 months after the treatment, the recurrence rate in the treatment group was obviously lower than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion:The long-term and short-term effects of wheat grain-sized cone moxibustion combined with fire needle therapy in the treatment of DWG are better than those of fire needle therapy alone, and therefore, worth popularizing.
10.Clinical observation on the correlation between moxibustion sensation and distance of moxa stick
Qiong LIU ; Tianai SUN ; Hao LIANG ; Dingyan BI ; Huirong LIU ; Mi LIU ; Huangan WU ; Xiaorong CHANG ; Mailan LIU ; Yifan JIA
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2017;15(4):237-241
Objective: To explore the correlation between moxibustion sensation and distance of moxa stick and provide reference for clinical practice. Methods: A total of 16 healthy volunteers aged 18-35 years old in college were recruited and given mild moxibustion at Shousanli (LI 10), Zusanli (ST 36), Shenshu (BL 23) and Tianshu (ST 25) with moxa stick, and the occurrence and frequency of moxibustion sensation were recorded at distances of 5 cm, 4 cm, 3 cm and 2 cm. Mild moxibustion scale was used to count the score. Results: Warm was the main moxibustion sensation, burning pain and soreness decreased with the rise of distance; for the same acupoint, score of mild moxibustion scale increased with the decrease of distance; score ranged between 5.5 and 6.5 at distance 3 cm, which was the most comfortable distance for volunteers. Conclusion: The distance of 3 cm is the most comfortable distance in mild moxibustion.