1.Mechanisms of perineural invasion and its effect on early cervical cancer
Fang XIA ; Xiuhua XUE ; Ping ZHANG
Journal of International Oncology 2015;42(11):869-872
Mechanisms of perineural invasion may include the effect of microenvironment, the interaction of cancer cell and nerve, the action of stromal cell and cancer cell, signal transduction between the cancer cell and nerve by the involvement of the neurotrophin and its receptor, chemokines and its receptor.Its impacts on early cervical cancer include surgery, adjuvant therapy, prognosis and so on.
2.Effects of air pollution on lung function and nasal inflammatory factors in healthy migrant college students
FANG Xue ; ZHANG Qianye ; XIAO Sha ; XUE Ping
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(4):417-
Abstract: Objective To understand the current situation of lung function and nasal inflammation of students from different places of origin, and to explore the possible relationship between air pollutants and lung function and inflammatory factors of healthy college students. Methods A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate 253 healthy college students, including their basic personal information, the origin of students, and their living environment, then their lung functions were tested, including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow (PEF). Furthermore, according to the air quality of the region of origin, 60 students from areas with good air quality and 30 students from areas with poor air quality were selected. Nasal inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-α levels) were detected before (July 12, 2019) and after summer vacation (August 27, 2019) to analyze the impact factors on lung function in healthy college students and the level of nasal inflammatory markers after short-term differential exposure to air pollutants. Results The univariate analysis of the questionnaire survey showed that the lung function of healthy college students was influenced by urban-rural distribution, air quality of students' origin, and height. Multivariate analysis found that compared with urban healthy college students, the FVC and FEV1 of rural students increased by 0.346 L and 0.322 L respectively (P<0.05). In addition, for each decrease in the grade of air quality of students' origin, FEV1 and PEF decreased by 0.193 L and 0.687 L/s respectively (P<0.05). After differential exposure to air pollutants during the holiday, healthy college students from areas with poor air quality had higher levels of the nasal mucous membrane inflammatory marker TNF-α than those from areas with good air quality (P<0.05). Conclusions The lung function of healthy college students is affected by urban-rural distribution and the air quality of their region of origin, and the short-term differential exposure to air pollutants leads to changes of nasal inflammatory factors in young healthy individuals.
3.Evaluation of the security and biocompatibility of bioabsorbable composites PDLLA-CPP
Jinshan XUE ; Dong FANG ; Wen ZHANG ; Ailing YANG ; Qinghu ZHANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1981;0(02):-
Objective To evaluate the security and biocompatibility of a new kind of absorbable high-strength PDLLA-CPP composite, which is used for internal fracture fixation. Methods According to the national standard of the procedure of appraise in food security and toxicology, micronucleus test of bone marrow cell, spermatic aberration test, chromosomal aberration test, and teratogenic test were measured with IP maximal tolerance dose of maceration extract from PDLLA-CPP composites. Meanwhile, chondrocyte culture with PDLLA-CPP composite was used to evaluate the effect of PDLLA-CPP composite on cartilage cell proliferation. Results Micronucleus test of bone marrow cell, spermatic aberration test, chromosomal aberration test, and teratogenic test were not affected by IP maximal tolerance dose of PDLLA-CPP maceration extract. PDLLA-CPP composite also had no cytotoxicity on cartilage cell proliferation. Conclusion PDLLA-CPP is a new and safe medical material with good biocompatibility and absorbability.
4.Distribution of risk factors for stroke in health checkup population
Jianhong QIAO ; Wenchao ZHANG ; Xiujuan XUE ; Chengqi ZHANG ; Fang TANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2016;10(3):192-195
Objective To find out the exposure level and distributional characteristics of risk factors for stroke in health checkup population. Methods Target population was selected from two health management centers including Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University and Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University in Shandong province. Data were investigated with a questionnaire which included general information, physical examination, laboratory examination and electrocardiography. Exposure rate of risk factors and its distributional characteristics were described. Results A total of 95 909 individuals were enrolled into data analysis, including 59 686 males (age:44.48± 14.43), 36 223 females (age: 44.80 ± 13.90). The major risk factors were lack of exercises (68.02%), overweight (60.54%)and dyslipidemia (58.27%). There were significant differences in age groups and sex. Conclusion Exposure rate of risk factor for stroke was high and there were substantial differences between sex and age in health checkup population. Screening and health management for stroke risks might be a necessary strategy for the preventive intervention.
5.Thoughts on key issues of China′s ongoing healthcare reform in the New Normal era
Pengqian FANG ; Xue BAI ; Ting CHEN ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Fengfan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2016;32(5):321-324
A discussion of the connotation and key issues of the new normal in the healthcare sector,with an introduction to the new normal.The furthering reform is unveiling roadblocks in the healthcare system.For example,human resources available can hardly support development of the sector, and revenue growth of tertiary hospitals in the cities will decline,while county hospitals will be further challenged by debt crisis.In the meantime of steady elevation of medical capabilities in both urban and rural areas,the gap between the two will be maintained for a while.The authors predict that the sector will be faced with restructuring essential medicine system,grading diagnosis and treatment practice,rising risks for health insurance,and growing market shares of commercial health insurance and private capital, as well as fiercer competitions to challenge public hospitals.
7.One case report of sudden death due to ruptured aortic sinus aneurysm into right ventricle.
Hui-fang MA ; Guo-hua XUE ; Shou-yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2011;39(11):1048-1049
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9.Effect of Acupuncture at Myofascial Trigger Points on the Quality of Life in Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Kailu XUE ; Weiti LIU ; Miao TIAN ; Fang ZHANG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(8):991-994
Objective To investigate and compare the clinical efficacies of acupuncture at myofascial trigger points and extracorporeal shock wave and their effects on the quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. Method Seventy-eight patients with myofascial pain syndrome were allocated, using a random number table, to acupuncture and shock wave groups, 39 cases each. The two groups received acupuncture at myofascial trigger points and extracorporeal shock wave, respectively. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups of patients after 20 consecutive days of treatment. The quality of life score was recorded in the two groups of patients before and after one month of treatment. Result The VAS score (1.57±0.83), the PRI score (1.87±1.06) and the PPI score (0.94±0.72) in the acupuncture group were lower than the VAS score (2.16±0.95),the PRI score (2.68±1.14) and the PPI score (1.53±0.81) in the shock wave group. All had a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). The VAS score, the PRI score and the PPI score decreased significantly in the two groups of patients after treatment compared with before. Eight scaled scores: physical functioning, physical role functioning, bodily pain, social role functioning, vitality, general health perceptions, emotional role functioning and mental health increased significantly in the two groups of patients after treatment compared with before (P<0.05) and increased more in the acupuncture group (P<0.05). The marked efficacy rate was 84.6% in the acupuncture group, which was significantly higher than 61.5% in the shock wave group (P<0.05). Conclusion Both acupuncture and extracorporeal shock wave therapy have a marked clinical effect on myofascial pain syndrome. It can further improve the quality of life in the patients.
10.The expression of GDNF and GFRα1 in childhood nephroblastoma and its clinical significance
Xue ZHANG ; Juan TIAN ; Yuechao ZHAO ; Fang GUO
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(6):628-630,705
Objective To investigate the expressions of GDNF and GFRα1 in childhood nephroblastoma, and therefore its clinical significance. Methods The expression levels of GDNF and GFRα1 were examined by immunohistochemistry of 30 parrafin samples from nephroblastoma section as well as 16 parrafin samples of peritumor renal tissue. Results The pos?itive expression rate of GDNF and GFRα1 in nephroblastoma were higher than those in normal renal tissue(66.7%vs 6.3%;63.3%vs 6.3%). GDNF and GFRα1 were strongly expressed in epithelium and embryo bud, but weakly expressed in lobus intermedius of nephroblastoma. There was no correlation between the expressions of GDNF and GFRα1 with histological types, clinical stage and metastasis of nephroblastoma of patients. Conclusion High expression of GDNF and GFRα1 in childhood nephroblastoma might indicate its role in tumor development.