1.Study on better extraction method for Qidan decoction
Tiange CAI ; Yu CAI ; Shaolei YU ; Xiaozhen FENG
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(11):-
Objective:To study the better extraction method for Qidan decoction.Method:Orthogonal design was used to find befitting conditions.The water quantity,extraction time and frequency were selected as observational conditions.The optimum conditions were repeated three times to study repetition.Results:The optimum extracting procedure is 14 times water, extracting 3 times,the time was 30 min each time.The active ingredient content RSD of three parallel trial is 0.86%.Conclusion: The optimal condition for ultrasonic extraction is 14 times water,extracting 3 times,30 min per time.This method is of good repeatability.
2.Effects of Psoralen on ADR Multidrug Resistance and Ca~(2+)Concentration in MCF-7/ADR Cells
Tiange CAI ; Yu CAI ; Shaolei YU ; Xiaozhen FENG
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2006;0(05):-
Objective To research the reversal effects of psoralen on multidrug resistant action and its influence on intracellular Ca2+ concentration in MCF-7/ADR cells and to explore its possible mechanisms of reversing multidrug resistance (MDR). Methods The inhibitory effects of psoralen on the viability of MCF-7/ADR cells were determined with MTT assay, intracellular adriamycin (ADR) concentration was assayed with HPLC and the intracellular Ca2+ concentrations in different incubative duration were detected with confocal microscope. ]Results Psoralen from 1 to 20 ?mol/L reduced the value of IC50 of ADR in MCF-7/ADR cells, enhanced accumulation of ADR and influenced Ca2+ concentration with a negative correlation in different duration (24 h, 48 h and 96 h). Conclusion Psoralen can reverse MDR in MCF-7/ADR cells and its mechanism may be related to the increase of the intracellular accumulation of ADR by enhancing the intracellular Ca2+ concentration.
3.Effects of Psoralen on ADR Multidrug Resistance and Ca2+ Concentration in MCF-7/ADR Cells
Tiange CAI ; Yu CAI ; Shaolei YU ; Xiaozhen FENG
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2007;20(5):313-316
Objective To research the reversal effects of psoralen on multidrug resistant action and its influence on intracellular Ca2+ concentration in MCF-7/ADR cells and to explore its possible mechanisms of reversing multidrug resistance (MDR). Methods The inhibitory effects of psoralen on the viability of MCF-7/ADR cells were determined with MTT assay, intracellular adriamycin (ADR) concentration was assayed with HPLC and the intracellular Ca2+ concentrations in different incubative duration were detected with confocal microscope. Results Psoralen from 1 to 20 μmol/L reduced the value of IC50 of ADR in MCF-7/ADR cells, enhanced accumulation of ADR and influenced Ca2+ concentration with a negative correlation in different duration (24 h, 48 h and 96 h). Conclusion Psoralen can reverse MDR in MCF-7/ADR cells and its mechanism may be related to the increase of the intracellular accumulation of ADR by enhancing the intracellular Ca2+ concentration.
4.Nosocomial Infection Control in Local General Hospitals:Evaluation of Their Capabilities in Handling Public Health Emergencies
Jinlan HONG ; Huihui HE ; Xiaozhen QIU ; Jinfeng CHEN ; Chunmei CAI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(07):-
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the capabilities of nosocomial infection control in local general hospitals in handling public health emergencies,and to provide reliable data for future work.METHODS A random sampling questionnaire method was adopted to investigate how nosocomial infection control in local hospitals performed their functions and handled public health emergencies.RESULTS The 15 hospitals which were surveyed had all been equipped with computer network of directly reporting epidemic situations of infectious diseases.Four from 15 hospitals had full-time employees reporting epidemic situations,and 11 had part-time employees.Twelve hospitals established,according to standards,a department of infectious diseases or a department of pre-examination and sorting diagnosis.Seven hospitals did not have full-time staff of infection control till 2003.The rate of the staff's knowledge of nosocomial infection control was 73.7%.The medical wastes of the 15 hospitals were all disposed at the local medical waste disposal center.CONCLUSIONS Our city,in terms of nosocomial infection control,has acquired certain capabilities of handling public health emergencies.But the capabilities vary from hospital to hospital.Further improvement in some work is still needed.
5.The combination study of Qidan Decoction on inhibiting gastric cancer metastasis
Shaolei YU ; Yu CAI ; Xiaozhen FENG ; Ronghua ZHANG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(04):-
AIM:To study the rationality and the best dosage of Qidan Decoction (Radix Astragali,Radix et Rhizoma Salviae miltiorrhizae,Fructus Psoraleae,etc.) on inhibiting gastric cancer metastasis. METHODS:The ability of inhibiting gastric cancer metastasis and the activity of NK cell were detected as indexes to appraise the rational and the best dosage. RESULTS:The function of Astragalus membranaceus,Salvia miltiorrhiza.Ege.,psoralea corylifolia and Lycium Barbarum on inhibiting gastric cancer metastasis and rising the activity of NK cell was significant(P
6.Development of a scoring system to evaluate peptic ulcer risks
Xiaozhen TIAN ; Wei QIAN ; Yongzhen ZHANG ; Fan YANG ; Wen HUANG ; Zhaoshen LI ; Quancai CAI
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2016;33(5):316-320
Objective To develop a scoring system to determine peptic ulcer risks and to evaluate its screening efficiency.Methods A total of 862 people who underwent gastroscopy for the first time ranging from 18 to 45 years old were enrolled in this study.They were divided into two cohorts with the method of simple random sampling,514 in the original cohort and 348 in the validation cohort.Information such as demographic characteristics,dietary intake,lifestyle,symptoms relating to peptic ulcer was obtained.A multivariable logistic regression method was used to determine independent predictors of peptic ulcer.Based on the logistic regression model,a scoring system was developed with a regression coefficient-based scoring method.Then the scoring system was internally and externally validated.Each value of calibration,discrimination and accuracy were computed and then compared with those of original cohort to assess its screening efficiency.Results Three variables (gender,smoking and melena) composed the scoring system with scores ranging from 0 to 4 points.It had good calibration (P =0.956) and discrimination (area under the ROC =0.70,95%CI:0.65-0.76).With 2.5 points as the screening cutoff value,the sensitivity,specificity,accuracy rate,positive predictive value,negative predictive value,positive likelihood ratio and negative likelihood ratio were 49.5%,82.2%,75.5%,41.6%,86.4%,2.78 and 0.61,respectively.In the validation cohort,the sensitivity,specificity,accuracy rate,positive predictive value,negative predictive value,positive likelihood ratio and negative likelihood ratio were 27.2%,92.7%,71.3%,64.6%,72.3%,3.89 and 0.79.The results above indicated that the screening efficiency of the scoring system in the original cohort was similar to that in the validation cohort.Conclusion The scoring system to determine peptic ulcer risks,containing gender,smoking and melena,has good screening efficiency and can be applied to predict the risks of peptic ulcer.
7.Establishment of a rat model of chronic heart failure by transverse aortic constriction and observation of its pathological process
Xiaoqing XI ; Xiaozhen CHEN ; Quanxin MA ; Lizong ZHANG ; Mingsun FANG ; Cheng CHEN ; Yueqin CAI ; Minli CHEN
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2016;26(4):35-40,85
Objective To observe the pathological changes of heart failure caused by transverse aortic constriction in rats.Methods Partial thoracotomy was performed to the second rib and the transverse aortic constriction was performed between the innominate and left carotid arteries to establish a model of heart failure in 24 rats.The same operation was performed on another 8 rats, except for the ligation of the transverse aorta.Echocardiographic assessment, hemodynamic measurement, myocardial histopathological examination and NT-proBNP measurement were performed to the sham group at 12 weeks and model group at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks after the operation.Result At 4 weeks after the operation, NT-proBNP, EF, FS and -dp/dtmax of the model group was significantly increased and LVESV, +dp/dtmax of the model group were significantly decreased (P<0.05).At 8 weeks after the operation, EF and-dp/dtmax of the model group were increased and +dp/dtmax of the model group was significantly decreased (P<0.05).At 12 weeks after the operation, NT-proBNP, EF and +dp/dtmax of the model group were decreased, and LVESV, LVEDV and -dp/dtmax of the model group were increased (P<0.05).The cardiomyocytes became hypertrophic and lined up in disorder at 4 weeks after the operation.Pathologic examination of the myocardial tissue showed connective tissue proliferation and inflammatory cell infiltration at 8 weeks after the operation, and cardiomyocyte apoptosis and collagen fiber deposition at 12 weeks after the operation.Conclusions Transverse aortic constriction induces heart failure in rats.The pathological processes are compensatory hypertrophy at 4 weeks after the operation, initial reaction of decompensation at 8 weeks after the operation, and heart failure at 12 weeks after the operation.
8.Investigation on female sexual status and its influence factors during the second trimester of pregnancy
Wenzhi CAI ; Fangliang ZOU ; Shurong HUANG ; Xiaozhen ZHANG ; Liling CHEN ; Jingjing ZHOU ; Jun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(16):1209-1211
Objective To survey the female sexual status and its influence factors during the second trimester of pregnancy.Methods The Chinese Version of Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the data of 304 women during the second trimester of pregnancy.The investigation results were analyzed.Results Most women reported a decrease in sexual desire(74.7%,227/304),intercourse frequency(90.8%,276/304) and sexual satisfaction(41.1%,125/304).FSFI all dimensions mean scores of these 304 women during the second trimester of pregnancy were less than the critical value,and total FSFI was (20.82±3.74) scores.The female sexual status during the second trimester of pregnancy were affected by age,duration of marriage,education,the way of pregnancy,F=21.974,12.288,3.345,7.748,the differences were statistically significant,P<0.05.Conclusion Pregnant women are in a low level sexual function during the relative safety stage for sexual behavior during the second trimester of pregnancy,so providing some sexual education is necessary to improve couples' sexual health.
9.Investigation for Cognition and Practice about ICF Generic Set in Nurses
Hengying FANG ; Wenzhi CAI ; Jianan LI ; Xiaozhen ZHANG ; Shan LIU ; Fangliang ZOU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;(11):1348-1351
Objective To investigate the knowledge, belief and practice regarding ICF Generic Set in nurses. Methods 107 nurses from 28 secondary- and tertiary-level hospitals were investigated with self-administered questionnaires. Results In the knowledge dimension, 16.3%~39.4% of the nurses were accurate in each item respectively. The nurses got a middle grade in the attitude dimension and all the sub-dimensions. In terms of practice, 39.4%of hospitals and 44.2%of nurses had never used ICF, and the personal usage of ICF correlated with the scores of the knowledge and perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, perceived barriers and perceived threat of belief. Conclu-sion The nurses are inadequate in the knowledge and attitude of ICF, and the application of ICF need more promotion.
10.Application of health belief model education in training of international classification of functioning,disability and health generic set in nurses
Hengying FANG ; Wenzhi CAI ; Xiaozhen ZHANG ; Shan LIU ; Fangliang ZOU ; Jian'an LI ;
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(8):619-622
Objective To explore the influences of health belief model education on training of international classifiction of functioning,disability and health (ICF) generic set in nurses.Methods Eighty-four nurses from 28 hospitals received a set of education of ICF generic set based on health belief model.Nurses' knowledge and belief of ICF generic set were evaluated before and after education.Results The score of ICF generic set knowledge after education was (5.63±0.75) points,which was higher than that of before education 1 (2) points,and there was significant difference (Z=10.092,P< 0.05).The scores of ICF generic set belief and perceived susceptibility and perceived barriers dimensions were (63.01±7.04),(11.21±1.45),(13.87±2.68) points after education,and (59.62±6.25),(10.11±3.07),(12.68±3.63) points before education,and there were significant differences(t=3.301,2.986,2.414,P< 0.05).Conclusions The heath belief model education can improve the ICF generic set knowledge level of nurses,enhance the nurses' confidence and lower the possible perceived barriers in the application of ICF generic set,and thereby can improve the ICF generic set belief level of nurses.