1.Retrospective analysis of distribution and antibiotic resistance of pathogenic bacteria in neonatal sepsis over 10 years
Meng HUANG ; Kecheng LI ; Xu XU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(9):855-858
Objective To analyze distribution and antibiotic resistance pathogenic bacteria in neonatal sepsis in 10 years. Methods The distribution of pathogens and their antibiotic resistance were retrospectively analyzed in neonatal sepsis from January, 2004 to December, 2013. The results were compared between 2004-2008 and 2009-2013. Results The percentage of Streptococcus agalactiae rose from 1.0%to 4.2%and fungi rose from 1.9%to 7.9%in all pathogens in past 10 years. But the distribution of pathogenic bacteria was not significantly different. The ESBLs of Escherichia coli were increased from 28.6%to 36.0%(P>0.05). The Escherichia coli resistant to imipenem and meropenem had not been found. The Staphylococcus resistance to oxacallin and ampicillin/sulbactam was increased. The Staphylococcus resistant to vancomycin had not been found. Conclusions The main pathogens of neonatal sepsis are coagulase-negative staphylococci and E. coli. The fungi and Streptococcus agalactiae infections are signiifcantly increased.
2.Powered control and performance testing of bionic leg
Meng LI ; Lixing SHEN ; Gaiping ZHAO ; Kung SHANG ; Meng XU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(39):7632-7634
The prosthesis is forced by pneumatic artificial muscle, which can swing like human legs by inputting signals such as square waves and trigonal waves.Its swing performance is tested under such triggerings in order to find out a best motivating curve rendering the prosthesis performance almost the same as what human legs do. Compared with the normal human pace graph, the curve matches very well in the ascending edge but quite a discrepancy in the end of descending edge. According analyzing the reasons of the discrepancies, we could know how to ameliorate the design of the next generation of the bionic legs.
3.Kinematic analysis of simulated knee prosthesis
Meng XU ; Lixing SHEN ; Gaiping ZHAO ; Meng LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(39):7777-7779
Knee joint is the largest and most complex joint of human body. Knee prosthesis, as the core component of lower limb, has a great expectation on simulated properties. Based on bionics, this study was designed to analyze kinematic characteristics of simulated knee joint, such as the sliding and rolling ratio of the knee as well as the instantaneous center curve, in order to further investigate an ideal simulated knee joint which was highly similar to normal knee joint. Movement regularity of human knee joint was simplified to introduce biomechanical model of knee joint so as to analyze and deduce formula of sliding ratio, rolling ratio, and instantaneous center curve. The calculation results were compared with parameters of human knee joint, suggesting a high coincidence between simulated and human knee joint. This provides an evidence for analyzing stability of motion and further studying structure and function of simulated knee joint, and this also provides basis for further research artificial simulated leg.
4.Components of Pharmaceutical Chemicals in Newly Edited National Chinese Traditional Patent Medicines: Statistics and Reflection
Yanxia XU ; Yan ZENG ; Li MENG
China Pharmacy 1991;0(05):-
OBJECTIVE:To ensure safe and efficient drug use.METHODS:Chinese Traditional patent Medicines containing components of pharmaceutical chemicals collected in the Newly Edited National Chinese Traditional Patent Medicines were listed and classified statistically.RESULTS:Of the total collected 5 017 Chinese Traditional patent Medicines,160 contained components of pharmaceutical chemicals(3.19%).In which,the coldrex,medicine for relieving cough and asthma,gastrointestinal medicines took the leads.However,some Chinese Traditional patent Medicines instructions failed to indicate the contained contents of pharmaceutical chemicals as specified.CONCLUSIONS:For pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises,the related information concerning the components of pharmaceutical chemicals should be added in the notes of Chinese Traditional patent Medicines.Doctors and pharmacists should know well about the related information so as to ensure safe and efficient drug use.
5.Effect of percutaneous vertebroplasty and percutaneous kyphoplasty on adjacent intervertebral disc degeneration and mechanism
Li TIAN ; Chunyang MENG ; Xiaomeng XU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(44):7133-7137
BACKGROUND:Compared with conservative treatment, percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) and percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) can rapidly relieve the pain caused by the compression of osteoporotic vertebral body. However, the perfusion of bone cement can not only restore the rigidity of fractured vertebrae, but also theoretical y alter the stress distribution of fractured vertebrae and increase the stress load of adjacent vertebrae, thus causing adjacent intervertebral disc degeneration. <br> OBJECTIVE:To observe the effects of PVP and PKP on the adjacent intervertebral disc degeneration and explore the possible mechanism. <br> METHODS:A total of 85 patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture were divided into three groups:conservative treatment group (n=23), PVP group (n=42) and PKP group (n=23). ODI scores, DHI, MRII, and peripheral interleukin-1β, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-αlevels were col ected and analyzed at different time points. <br> RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The results showed that, PVP group and PKP group relieved pain effectively, reduced the time in bed, and had a better treatment satisfaction, but there were no significant differences in the scores of ODI scores between PVP group and PKP group at 24 months after discharge (P>0.05). At 24 months after discharge, MRII in the PVP group and PKP group were lower than that in conservative treatment group and before treatment (P<0.05), while peripheral interleukin-1, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-αlevels were higher (P<0.05), there were significant differences between PVP group and PKP group (P<0.05). The disc degeneration adjacent to the fractured vertebral body can be accelerated by PVP and PKP procedures, and the latter is more serious. Interleukin-1, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-αlevels are closely related to the degree of intervertebral disc degeneration.
6.Arginine vasopressin reverses fever induced by lipopolysaccharide in rats and its effect on hyperalgesia
Boping LI ; Li MENG ; Rong LUO ; Jianhui XU ; Yonglu YANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2017;33(4):635-639
AIM: To investigate the effect of peripheral administration of arginine vasopressin (AVP) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced fever and hyperalgesia in rats and its relationship with interleukine-1β (IL-1β) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2).METHODS: The core temperature (Tc), brown adipose tissue (BAT) temperature and activity were measured by telemetry in adult male Sprague-Dawley rats at an ambient temperature of 23 ℃ during a 12 h light/12 h dark photoperiod (lights on at 06:00 and lights off at 18:00).The rats were intraperitoneally injected with LPS (50 μg/kg), AVP (10 μg/kg) or V1a vasopressin receptor antagonist (V1a antagonist, 30 μg/kg) at 10:00 or 11:30.Hyperalgesia was assessed by measuring the latency to withdraw a hindpaw from radiant heat (Hargreaves test).The concentrations of IL-1β and PGE2 in the serum were tested by ELISA.RESULTS: Intraperitoneal administration of LPS induced periods of biphasic fever accompanied by hyperalgesia.AVP reversed LPS-induced fever, and decreased the hyperalgesia and BAT thermogenesis.Peripheral administration of V1a antagonist enhanced the fever produced by LPS, but did not affect the hyperalgesia.AVP significantly attenuated LPS-induced IL-1β and PGE2 production.CONCLUSION: Peripheral administration of AVP reverses LPS-induced fever and decreases hyperalgesia by reduction of BAT thermogenesis and inhibition of IL-1β and PGE2.Endogenous AVP attenuates the fever induced by LPS, but does not affect the nociceptive thresholds.
7.Distribution and antimicrobial resistance of pathogens causing healthcare-associated infection in a hospital in 2011-2015
Xianbin LI ; Chunxiang LI ; Lingyu MENG ; Yaru XU ; Yu WANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(1):66-69
Objective To explore the distribution and antimicrobial resistance of pathogens causing healthcare-associated infection(HAI) in a hospital,and provide theoretical basis for rational use of antimicrobial agents and control of HAL Methods HAI occurred in patients in this hospital between 2011 and 2015 were chosen,distribution of major pathogens causing HAI and antimicrobial resistance were analyzed.Results A total of 852 pathogenic strains were isolated,including 458 (53.75 %) strains of gram-negative bacteria,259 (30.40 %) fungi,and 135 (15.85 %) gram-positive bacteria,the top 4 pathogens were Klebsiella pneumoniae (n =159,18.66 %),Candida albicans (n =119,13.97%),Acinetobacter baumannii (n =81,9.51%),and Escherichia coli (n =74,8.69 %).Isolation rate of gram-negative bacteria increased from 47.41 % in 2012 to 61.57% in 2015,fungi increased from 24.78% in 2011 to 34.45% in 2014 (2015 was 27.95%),gram-positive bacteria decreased from 26.55% in 2011 to 10.48% in 2015.Resistance rates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae to imipenem and meropenem were 8.11%-12.58%;Acinetobacter baumannii had the lowest resistance rate to cefoperazone/sulbactam(23.46%),resistance rate of Candida albicans to fluconazole was up to 59.66%,vancomycin-resistant gram-positive bacteria was not found.Conclusion The major pathogens causing HAI are opportunistic pathogens,antimicrobial resistance is serious,the species and distribution varies with different years,it is necessary to enhance specimen detection rate,strengthen the monitoring on pathogen resistance,and use antimicrobial agents rationally.
8.Expression of hypoxia inducible factor-1a and vascular endothelial growth factor in retina during rat embryon development
Chun-yan, YUAN ; Xu-xia, MENG ; Li-li, XIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(3):230-234
Background Research determined that hypoxia inducible factor-1(HIF-1)is associated with the hypoxia response in normal organ,and it plays an important role during the embryon development.It is also proved that the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)is upregulated in embryon retina.But,whether the action of HIF-1 and VEGF is correlated is unclear. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the dynamic change of expression of HIF-1α and VEGF in retina during embryonic development and explore the role of HIF-1α and VEGF along with retinal evolvement.Methods The different embryon ages of SD rats were obtained from 30 clean pregnant SD rats by cesarean surgery.The retinas were isolated from embryon 10一day,12一day,14-day,16-day and 20-day rats respectively.The expressions of HIF-1 α and VEGF protein in retina were semi-quantitatively and qualitatively determined by immunochemistry,and the expressions of HIF-l α and VEGF mRNA in retina with different-embryon-phase and adult rats were detected by RT-PCR. Results The hishly level of expression of HIF-1 α and VEGF protein were found in the cellular nuclei and cytoplasm of retina in embryon 10一and 12-day rats.With the increase of embryon age.the expression of HIF-1α and VEGF protein in retina lowed(F=56.70,P<0.01;F=60.78.P<0.01).Compared with the adult rats,the expressions of HIF-1α and VEGF protein in retina were higher from embryon 0-day through 20-day rats(all P<0.01).The significantly positive correlation was found in the expression level between HIF-1α and VEGF protein throughout the experimental duration(r=0.96,P=0.00).Followed the same pattern,the expression levels of HIF-1α and VEGF mRNA in retinas were also enhanced in the embryon 10- and 12-day rats.Identically,a gradually weakened trend was seen in the expressions of HIF-1 α and VEGF mRNA in retinas as the increase of gestational age of rats(F=68.84,P<0.01;F=96.49,P<0.01),and the exDressions of HIF-1 α and VEGF mRNA decreased in the adult rats compared with different embryon-phase rats,showing a statistically significant difference between them(all P<0.01). Conclusion The expressions of HIF-1 αand VEGF in retina appear a dynamic alteration from hish to low during the embryonic development of rat retina,indicating that HIF-1α/VEGF pathway might participate in the process of embryo development of rat retina.
9.Repair of high energy injury-induced soft tissue wound of the heel
Xu LAN ; Meng LI ; Baofeng GE ; Jie GAO ; Zhilin LI
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2015;31(4):338-341
Objective To investigate the methods and effects of different flaps for repair of high energy injury-induced soft tissue wound of the heel.Methods From January 2002 to June 2012,the patients including 12 males and 9 females aged 18-57 years (mean,32 years) underwent heel soft tissue defect reconstruction.Causes of injury were traffic injury in 11 case and mechanical injury in 10 cases.Dimension of soft tissue defect ranged from 5 cm × 3 cm to 8 cm × 6 cm.Soft-tissue defect was repaired with sural neurovascular flaps at the posterolateral heel in 9 cases (Group A),with posterior tibial artery flaps at the posterolateral heel in 5 cases (Group B),and with medial plantar flaps at the loading area of heel in 7 cases (Group C).Sensory recovery and two point discrimination motion of the ankle joint were observed and compared among groups 12 month after operation.Heel pain was observed during weight bearing and joint activity was evaluated using the visual analogue scale (VAS).Results All the flaps survived,except for one with epidermal necrosis over the distal part,which healed after partial changing medication.Duration of follow-up was 12-24 months.There were no differences in the appearance,texture and contour between the flaps and recipient sites.Flaps showed no ulcer in the weight-bearing area and recovered their protective sense.Patients could walk normally after surgery.At postoperative 1 year,sensory recovery rate of the flaps in Groups A,B and C was 0,20% and 100% respectively (P <0.01).Appearance of the heel in all groups recovered to almost normal.Cases that could start nil weight-bearing exercise without pain accounted for 8 (89%) in Group A,4 (80%) in Group B,and 6 (86%) in Group C (P > 0.05).While heel pain existed in weight-bearing exercise.Difference in VAS was significant among the three groups (P < 0.05),but ankle range of motion was not (P >0.05).Conclusion Medial plantar flaps are suitable for tissue defect of 5-8 cm in length but sural neurovascular flaps and posterior tibial artery flaps should be considered for over 8 cm defect in order to elevate survival rate of the flaps and reconstruct limb function.
10.Small caliber vascular tissue engineering progress
Xiaolong MA ; Wenbin LI ; Diankun LI ; Zhifei XIN ; Xu MENG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2016;32(6):374-376,384
Review preparations about small caliber artificial blood vessels,cell cultivation,nano materials and growth factors in the research of vascular tissue engineering.The main method of keeping small diameter vascular graft patency is to promote the small-diameter artificial vascular cells,using nanometer encapsulated growth factor delivery system which can promote the growth of endothelial cells at the luminal surface adhesion,and using anticoagulant drug delivery system.