1.Etiology study of retinal detachment after silicone oil removal
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2014;30(4):366-368
Objective To evaluate the incidence of retinal re-detachment and possible risk factors after removal of silicone oil.Methods The clinical data of 821 patients (858 eyes) who underwent removal of silicone oil in General Hospital of PLA during 2008-2012 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients included 518 males and 303 females.The age was ranged from 1 to 79 years old,with an average of 44.03 years.All patients underwent removal of silicone oil after vitrectomy combined with silicone oil tamponade (the tamponade period was ranged from 40 days to 13 years,with an average of 6.82 months).The incidence,time and causes of retinal re-detachment were analyzed.Results Retinal re-detachment occurred in43 patients (44 eyes,5.13%).Among these retinal re-detachment in 44 eyes,23 eyes (52.27%) occurred in 1 week,13 eyes (29.55%) in 1-4 weeks,4 eyes (9.08%) in 4-8 weeks,2 eyes (4.55%) in 8-12 weeks,and 2 eyes (4.55%) more than 12 weeks after silicone oil removal.Possible reasons of retinal re-detachment included activated original retinal holes (7 eyes),residual peripheral vitreous (3 eyes),traction of epiretinal proliferative membrane (18 eyes),new retinal hole (9 eyes),non-closure of original retinal holes (5 eyes) and traction of retinal incarceration in the scleral incision (2 eyes).Conclusions The incidence of retinal re-detachment after silicone oil removal is 5.13 %.The incidence reduced gradually with the extension of time after removal silicone oil.
2.Medical Image Coding Based on Lifting Wavelets Transform and SPIHT
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2010;27(2):1755-1757,1780
Objective:It proposed a new arithmetic of medical image coding based on the lifting scheme wavelets and the set partitioning in hierarchical trees. Methods: Due to the computational complexity of the traditional wavelet, the lifting scheme, which could speed up the fast wavelet transform, was adopted instead of the traditional wavelet transform. With the comprehensive utilization of SPIHT and arithmetic coding, it could achieve to code medical images. Results: At a range of compression ratio, the peak signal to noise ratio was markedly improved, and it could ensure the quality of the reconstruction of medical image to meet the medical image data storage and transmission needs. Conclusions: The simulation experiments show that at the same bit rate, the peak signal to noise ratio is markedly improved.
3.The effect of ultrashortwave diathermy on pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic pulmonary heart disease
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2003;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the effect of ultrashortwave diathermy on pulmonary hypertension in patients with chronic cor pulmonale(CCP), and its mechanism. Methods Eighty-seven cases of acute phase CCP were divided into 2 groups: an ultrashortwave treatment group, in which 45 patients were treated with both ultrashortwave diathermy and conventional treatment; and a control group, in which 42 patients received regular treatment. The plasma levels of VEGF, ET-1 and the PaO_2, mPAP and FEV1.0 in the two groups were measured before and after treatment. Results In contrast to the control group, the FEV1.0 and PaO_2 of the experimental group were remar-kably increased, while their VEGF, ET-1 and mPAP were significantly decreased after treatment. VEGF and ET-1 were negatively related to PaO_2, and positively related to mPAP. Conclusions Ultrashortwave therapy is effective in treating pulmonary hypertension in patients with CCP. The mechanism for this may involve the synthesis and release of VEGF and ET-1.
4.Effects of Intermediate Frequency Alternating Magnetic Field on Blood Analysis and Histopathological Analysis for Important Organs in Mice
Jing GUO ; Wei WEI ; Xiaowen WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(06):-
0.05).Histopathological examination showed no pathological change in the brain,liver,kidneys,and spleen of the mice,but reduced spermatogenic cells spermatozoa.The sperm motility was(40.58?7.75)% in the control,(7.40?1.06)% in the experiment group 1(q=16.909,P0.05).No significant difference in the sperm densities was found among the groups.Conclusions Intermediated alternating magnetic field has adverse effects on the reproduction of mice.Testosterone is one of the target organs of electromagnetic radiation.It is sensitive to IF magnetic field(40 kHz,28 mT).Blood,brain,liver,kidney and spleen of mice are not effected by IF alternating magnetic field.
5.Clinical application of GlucoWatch in Chinese diabetic patients
Xiaohong PANG ; Xiaowen HE ; Wei GU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 1986;0(04):-
The clinical application of GlucoWatch used in 32 Chinese diabetic patients was evaluated to determine its value in following blood glucose trends and track patterns and to know the compliance of patient. The results confirmed the accuracy of GlucoWatch and showed that it could follow blood glucose trends and track patterns. The skin irritation was mild and most subjects thought that blood glucose monitoring by GlucoWatch could reduce the pain caused by traditional methods.
6.Mechanical analyses on urethra wall after suburethral slings for female pig stress urinary incontinence
Wei ZHOU ; Zuquan DING ; Xiaowen TONG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(19):-
Objective To analyze the mechanical mechanism of suburethral slings by measuring the mechanical properties of female pig urethra wall and polypropylene mesh.Methods The uniaxial tension tests of 49 female pig urethra wall strips and 27 polypropylene mesh samples were performed to test the mechanical properties.Results The stress and strain of urethra wall displayed a parabola shape and its elastic modulus was proportional to the square root of stress as well as the strain.The maximum calculated elastic moduli of the urethra wall were 0.806 MPa and 0.818 MPa correspondingly calculated with stress and strain.The elastic modulus of polypropylene mesh was(6.977?1.095) MPa.The ultimate stress of polypropylene mesh was significantly higher than that of the urethra wall,and the ultimate strain of polypropylene mesh was significantly lesser than that of the urethra wall.The calculation results suggested that the suburethral slings treatment of poly-propylene mesh decreased the deformation to 1/3 of the untreated stress urinary incontinence.Conclusion Polypropylene mesh has special mechanical properties that suit suburethral slings and enhance the support to the urethra,and improve the continence.
7.Investigation on the effect of SaIB on bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells apoptosis induced by hypoxia and serum deprivation
Kai CHEN ; Wei CAO ; Ruixia XU ; Xiaowen GUO ; Jie WANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(9):807-810
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of SalB on bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) apoptosis induced by hypoxia and serum deprivation (hypoxia/SD) in the vitro. Methods BMSCs were cultured in the vitro and randomly divided into control group, hypoxia/SD group and SalB group.SalB group was composed by four groups and were pretreated by complete medium with 0.1、 1、 10、 100 mg/L SalB for 1 hour. And after that they were washed with phosphate buffer for 2 times, added by IMDM with 0.1、1、 10、 100 mg/L SalB and cultured with hypoxia/SD group together in the same condition of hypoxia/SD for 6hours. The control group was cultured for 6 hours in the condition of aerobic and enough serum. Apoptosis was detected by Hoechst33342 staining with inverted phase contrast, fluorescence microscope and Annexin V/PI dual-color flow cytometry. Results Significant apoptosis of BMSCs was induced by hypoxia/SD in the vitro.The early apoptosis of BMSCs induced by hypoxia/SD was significantly decreased by SalB of 0.1、 1、 10 mg/L(P<0.05) . Conclusion0.1、 1、 10 mg/L SalB can decrease the early apoptosis of BMSCs induced by hypoxia/SD.
8.Effect of glycoprotein (transmembrane) nonmetastatic melanoma protein B on the proliferation and migration of as well as melanogenesis in melanoma cells
Ping ZHANG ; Xiaowen PANG ; You LI ; Dongguang LI ; Wei LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(11):805-809
Objective To estimate the effect of glycoprotein (transmembrane) nonmetastatic melanoma protein B (GPNMB) on the proliferation and migration of as well as melanogenesis in melanoma cells.Methods The expression of GPNMB was detected by immunofluorescence assay in two melanoma cell lines M14 and G-361,as well as in primary human melanocytes.Then,the three kinds of cells each were classified into three groups:experimental group treated with small interfering RNA targeting GPNMB (GPNMB-siRNA),negative control group treated with the negative control siRNA,blank control group remaining untreated.Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay,transwell invasion assay and spectrophotometry were performed to evaluate cell proliferation activity,invasion potential and melanin levels,respectively.Statistical analysis was done using Student's t test.Results GPNMB was expressed in both melanoma cells and melanocytes.The transfection with GPNMB-siRNA down-regulated the mRNA and protein expressions of GPNMB in,and markedly suppressed the proliferation and migration of,melanoma cells.In detail,the proliferative activity (expressed as the absorbence value at 570 nm) of M14 and G361 cells was reduced by 35% and 40% respectively,the migration activity of M14 and G361 cells by 49% and 51% respectively,and the melanin levels in melanocytes,M14 cells and G361 cells by 73%,82% and 69% respectively,in the experiment group compared with those in the blank control group.Conclusions The siRNA-mediated silencing of GPNMB could effectively inhibit the proliferation of,invasion of and melanogenesis in melanoma cells,which suggests that GPNMB plays critical roles in the initiation and progression of melanoma.
9.Construction and immunogenicity of fusion protein containing respiratory syncytial virus M2:81-95 and heat shock protein 70L1
Ruihong ZENG ; Xingguo MEI ; Xiaowen QI ; Zhenya ZHANG ; Lin WEI
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2009;27(1):11-15
Objective To construct the recombinant plasmid of fusion protein containing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cytotoxicity T lymphocyte (CTL) epitope M2:81-95 and heat shock protein (HSP) 70L1, and to investigate its immunogenicity after prokaryotic expression. Methods HSP70L1 gone was cloned from SMMC7721 cells. The M2:81-95 gene fragment was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Plasmid pET-HSP70L1-M2 : 81-95 (pET-HSP70L1-M2) was constructed, identified and transferred into E. coli BL21 (DE3). Expression of HSP70L1-M2 : 81-95(HSP70L1-M2) was induced by isopropy-β-D-thiogalaetosidc (IPTG). The expressed protein was purified by affinity chromatography and renatured by gradient dialysis. The BALB/c mice were immunized with this fusion protein. IgG antibodies and the subtypes were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and CTL responses were determined by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT). Results The recombinant plasmid pET-HSP70L1-M2 was successfully constructed. The fusion protein HSP70L1-M2 was expressed in E. coll. The purified protein induced strong RSV-and CTL epitope-specific CTL responses and high titer of protein specific lgG antibody 4.87±0.35. The subtypes were IgG1 (5.53±0.28) and lgG2a (4.40±0.21) and IgG1/ IgG2a ratio was balanced. The titers of lgG, IgG1 and IgG2a in PBS control group were 0.33±0.17, 0.51±0.21 and 0, respectively, which werc significantly lower than those in immunized group (t = 3.512, 3.681, 5.856; P<0.05). Conclusions The recombinant plasmid pET-HSP70L1-M2 is successfully constructed and the fusion protein is expressed and purified. HSP70L1-M2 induced strong RSV-and CTL epitope-specific CTL responses and mixed T helper cell (Th)1/Th2 response in BALB/c mice.
10.Continuous glucose monitoring in type 2 diabetes with gastroparesis
Wenheng ZENG ; Xiaowen HE ; Jie SHEN ; Wei GU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2008;47(5):397-400
Objective To observe the glucose profile in type 2 diabetic gastroparesis.Methods 31 patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes were enrolled into this study for measurement of gastric emptying of solids and continuous glucose monitoring to observe blood glucose 1evels for 72 hours on a balanced diet;the results were compared with 7 subjects with norinal glucose regulation.Results 58.1%of 31 type 2 diabetic patients were found to have delayed gastric emptying of solids.The average glucose level was lower after breakfast[(7.82±1.42)mmol/L vs(9.35±2.28)mmol/L,P<0.01]in the patients with gastroparesis than in those without.Maximal blood glucose level after breakfast[(10.21±2.17)mmol/L vs (12.24±2.82)mmol/L,P<0.01]was lower in the patients with gastroparesis but it reached the peak at a similar time.Two hour AUC was also lower after breakfast in the patients with gastroparesis[(877.62±Post-prandial glucose levelin type 2 diabetic patients with gastroparesis tends to be lower than those without.