1.Progression of traditional Chinese medicine treatment for diabetic retinopathy
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;39(6):567-569
Diabetic retinopathy(DR) is characterized by retinal edema,macular edema,eye sight degeneration,etc.and it can cause blindness .Etiopathogenisis and pathogenesis studies of DR was gradually deep and good curative effects were achieved. The author reviewed by consulting DR relevant treatment literature of traditional Chinese medicine in recent years.In order to provide reference for clinical treatment of DR.
2.Lumbar fusion research comparing the effect of unilateral and bilateral internal fixation for lumbar disc herniation
Jie ZHANG ; Gang LI ; Yahui ZHANG
China Medical Equipment 2014;(5):96-98
Objective:To compare lumbar fusion effect of unilateral and bilateral internal fixation for lumbar disc herniation, to explore more effective, reliable treatment. Methods:112 cases of lumbar selects my courtyard 2007 April-2010 year in April admitted to the disc herniation were randomly grouped, unilateral group and bilateral group with 56 cases in each group, respectively, to take unilateral or bilateral internal fixation for the treatment of lumbar fusion operation, compared two groups of patients and the therapy effect. Results:the unilateral group operation time, amount of bleeding during the operation and hospitalization expenses below the bilateral group, there was significant difference(t=8.857, t=9.620, t=12.338;P<0.05), the two groups had no significant difference (P>0.05);the two group patients after VAS and ODI were significantly decreased (P<0.05), before and after the treatment of VAS and ODI the comparison between the two groups were not statistically significant difference (P>0.05);the unilateral group at the end of the follow-up of 50 cases of intervertebral fusion, the fusion rate was 96.2%, the bilateral group interbody fusion in 52 cases, the fusion rate was 100%, two groups of patients at the end of the follow-up intervertebral fusion rate has no obvious statistical difference (x2=0.372, P<0.05);unilateral group were no significant complications, bilateral group were found 1 cases of intervertebral fusion device implant bone absorption, 1 cases highlight the root symptoms, complication rate was 3.8%, the two groups of patients with complications were no significant statistical difference. Conclusion:Lumbar unilateral and bilateral internal fixation can effectively improve the patients with lumbar disc herniation pain symptoms, and has good fusion degree, high security, and unilateral internal fixation operation time is shorter, less blood loss and the burden of patients is smaller, need operation treatment for severe lumbar disc herniation, fusion and unilateral internal fixation for the treatment of recommend the use of lumbar.
3.Effect of VASP mutant phosphorylation on migration of endothelial cells induced by PDGF-BB
Yahui ZHANG ; Deling ZHANG ; Jingping OUYANG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2010;26(1):32-36
AIM: To investigate the effect of vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) phosphorylation on the cell migration induced by platelet-derived growth factor BB (PDGF-BB), and to identify which phosphorylation site was more important among the three phosphorylation sites, namely Ser157,Ser239 and Thr278. METHODS: Two phosphorylation mutants of VASP, pcDNA3.1(+)/VASP-S157A and pcDNA3.1(+)/VASP-S239A, were constructed and respectively transfected into the cultured ECV304 cells by means of liposome. The stable expression cells were screened by using antibiotic G418. Protein expression of VASP was measured by Western blotting. The ECV304 cell migration was evaluated using Transwell chamber. RESULTS: Compared to control group, the cell migration was significantly inhibited in ECV304 transfected with VASP-S157A and VASP-S239A (P<0.05), although slight differences existed between VASP-S157A and VASP-S239A transfected cells (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: VASP mutation on the phosphorylation sites of Ser157 and Ser239 inhibits cell migration, and the phosphorylation sites of Ser157 and Ser239 both greatly affect the function of VASP.
4.Research on the High Efficiency Data Communication Repeater Based on STM32F103.
Yahui ZHANG ; Zheng LI ; Guangfei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2015;39(6):407-409
OBJECTIVETo improve the radio frequency (RF) transmission distance of the wireless terminal of the medical internet of things (LOT), to realize the real-time and efficient data communication, the intelligent relay system based on STM32F103 single chip microcomputer (SCM) is proposed.
METHODSThe system used nRF905 chip to achieve the collection, of medical and health information of patients in the 433 MHz band, used SCM to control the serial port to Wi-Fi module to transmit information from 433 MHz to 2.4 GHz wireless Wi-Fi band, and used table look-up algorithm of ready list to improve the efficiency of data communications.
RESULTSThe design can realize real-time and efficient data communication.
CONCLUSIONThe relay which is easy to use with high practical value can extend the distance and mode of data transmission and achieve real-time transmission of data.
Algorithms ; Communication ; Humans ; Internet ; Medical Informatics ; instrumentation ; Microcomputers ; Radio Waves ; Wireless Technology
5.Effect of emodin on insulin resistance and leptin in rat with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Yahui ZHANG ; Fuxi ZHOU ; Fanggen LU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2013;15(8):1044-1047
Objective To investigate the effect of emodin on insulin resistance and leptin in rat with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and to explore the mechanisms of emodin treating NAFLD.Methods Forty two Spraque-Dawley rats were numbered according to their body weights,and were randomly divided into two groups(group A:8 rats; group M:34 rats) by random number table method.The rats in group A was fed with ordinary diets and Group M with improved high fat diets.Four weeks later,when hepatic steatosis in group M were identified,the remaining 32 rats in group M were numbered according to their body weights,and were divided randomly into 4 subgroups (group M1,M2,M3 and M4) by random number table method,with 8 rats in each subgroup.The feeding of all rats was unchanged.The rats in group M2,M3 and M4 were separately intervened with emodin by low doses,emodin by high doses and metformin.Emodin and metformin were dissolved by 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.The rats in group A and M1 was fed with 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose by gavage.Four weeks later,all rats were executed.The serum glucose was measured with automatic biochemical analyzer.The serum insulin and leptin were measured by radioimmunoassay (RIA).Insulin resistance was estimated by insulin resistance index of homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR) and insulin sensitivity index (ISI).Liver biopsy tissues were treated by Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining to evaluate the degree of steatosis and inflammation of liver.Results Compared with group M1,the low and high dosage emodin improved insulin resistance which was represent by serum insulin,HOMA-IR,and ISI(P <0.05,P <0.01).The serum leptin in group M1 was higher than that in group A (P <0.01).The serum leptin in groups M2 and M3 was lower than that in group M1(P <0.05,P <0.01).Correlation analysis showed that the serum leptin was positively correlated with HOMA-IR(r =0.746,P <0.05),and negatively correlated with ISI(r =-0.731,P < 0.05)in group M1.Compared with group M1,the low and high dosage emodin together had the respective effect of ameliorating steatosis(P <0.05,P <0.01),and they also reduced the hepatic inflammatory activity(P < 0.01).Conclusions Reducing serum leptin and improving insulin resistance may be the mechanisms of emodin treating NAFLD.
6.Early diagnostic value of combined detection of ischemia-modified albumin and other biochemical markers for acute coronary syndrome
Qi ZHANG ; Zhiyuan WENG ; Yahui HUANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2013;22(4):321-324
Objective: To explore early diagnostic value of combined detection of ischemia-modified albumin and other biochemical markers for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: A total of 156 patients, who received treatment within 4h because of chest pain onset, were divided into ACS group (n=112) and non-ischemic chest pain group (NICP group, n=44) according to coronary angiography (CAG). Blood sample was taken within 4h and during 4~8h after chest pain to measure cardiac biochemical markers, including ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), LDH, CK, CK-MB and cardiac troponin I (cTnI), comprehensive analysis was performed by detected results of above biochemical markers and CAG. Results: For diagnosis of ACS, within 4h after onset IMA possessed highest sensitivity (87.50%) and highest accuracy (80.77%), cTnI possessed highest specificity (95.45%); In 4~8h IMA still possessed highest sensitivity (91.07%), cTnI still possessed highest specificity(97.73%), CK(85.90%),and IMA(85.25%)possessed highest accuracy (both CK and IMA had no significant difference); According to comprehensive analysis, regardless of within 4h or during 4~8h after chest pain, IMA possessed highest sensitivity and highest accuracy, cTnI possessed highest specificity. Within 4h after chest pain, detection of IMA combined above-mentioned other four indexes increased sensitivity (89.28%), specificity (95.45%) and accuracy (91.02%)to highest level. Conclusion: For diagnosis of ACS, IMA possesses highest sensitivity and highest accuracy, cTnI possesses highest specificity; IMA combined above-mentioned other four indexes may increase sensitivity, specificity and accuracy to highest level.
7.The progress of breast conserving surgery combined with intraoperative radiotherapy for early stage breast cancer
Yahui LI ; Lianhua ZHANG ; Xiaopin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2017;11(2):118-121
Currently,the incidence of breast cancer ranks first at home and abroad of female cancer and the age of onset tends to be younger.Due to the local changes of the tumor residual cavity after the breast conserving surgery,we can't accurately delineate the irradiation range using traditional breast conserving surgery combined with external irradiation of whole breast and tumor bed plus the amount,and the course of treatment is longer.Intra-operative radiation therapy (IORT) can avoid the impact of respiratory motion and postural changes.Meanwhile,it can immediately irradiate the tumor bed intraoperative accurately.For patients,IORT can shorten the cycle of radiotherapy and reduce irradiation on the skin and subcutaneous tissue.So IORT is convenient,easy to be accepted,and it has relatively few complications,good cosmetic results and so on.In recent years,more and more Cancer Center choose breast conserving surgery combined with IORT for the treatment of early stage breast cancer and do researches to the indications,methods,dosage,efficacy and prognosis of IORT.
8.Analysis of Antithrombotic Drugs Application in One Patient with Thrombocytopenia and Acute Myocardi-al Infarction
Wenhua ZHAO ; Yahui ZHANG ; Jianjiang XU ; Li ZHANG
China Pharmacist 2016;19(10):1913-1916
Objective:To discuss the application of antithrombotic drugs in myocardial infarction patients with thrombocytopenia. Methods:The therapy for one myocardial infarction patient with primary thrombocytopenia was discussed and summarized. Based on the related literatures, the characteristics of case, application status and adverse reactions of antithrombotic drugs and anticoagulant drugs were summarized. Results: The adjustment of antithrombotic drug treatment regimen for the patient was reasonable. Conclu-sion:Antithrombotic drugs applied in acute myocardial infarction patients with thrombocytopenia are safe. If patients complicate with other diseases, individualized antithrombotic therapy should be carried out according to particular case.
9.Effect of sufentanil preconditioning on liver injury induced by intestinal ischemia reperfusion in rats and opioid receptor-mediated effects
Jing ZHANG ; Dingrui CAO ; Yahui LI ; Juan LI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(6):417-419
Objective To investigate the role of sufentanil on intestinal ischemia-reperfusion model of liver cell apoptosis and bel-2/Bax expression,and the opioid receptor-mediated effects in the process.Methods Seventy two healthy adult Wistar rats,weight 200-250 g,either male or female,were randomly divided into 9 groups(n=8),sham operation group(S),ischemia-reperfusion group(IR),sufentanil treated group (SPC),three kinds of opioid receptor antagonist,NTD(δ receptor antagonist,),nor-BNI(κ receptor antagonist),CTOP(μ receptor antagonist)in the intervention groups(NTD + SPC,nor-BNI + SPC,CTOP + SPC),three kinds of opioid receptor antagonist control groups(NTD,nor-BNI,CTOP).by clamping the superior mesenteric artery production model of intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury,after the end of the experiment,immediately take the left lobe of liver specimens.Immunohistochemical detection of bcl-2/Bax protein expression,terminal transferase labeling(TUNEL)assay of liver cell apoptosis index(AI).Results Compared with IR group,SPC Group bcl-2 expression increased(0.277±0.014 vs 0.230±0.013)(P<0.05),bcl-2/Bax ratio increased(1.375±0.113 vs 0.819±0.102)(P<0.05),Bax down regulation(0.202±0.013 vs 0.283±0.025)(P<0.05),liver cell AI reduced(6.491±1.191vs10.094±1.051)(P<0.05).Compared with the SPC group,NTD + SPC group,nor-BNI +SPC group,CTOP+SPC group bcl-2 expression decreased(F=59.698,P<0.05),bcl-2/Bas ratio decreased(F=40.349,P<0.05),Bax expression was elevated(F=53.765,P<0.05),liver cells AI elevated(F=76.728,P<0.05).Conclusion Sufentanil pretreatment inhibit rat intestinal ischemia-reperfusion liver cell apoptosis.δ,κ,μthree kinds of opioid receptor mediate the protective effect of sufentanil,and the effects are equal.
10.Effect of sufentanil preconditioning on acute lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia-reperfusion in rats and the role of opioid receptors
Juan LI ; Dingrui CAO ; Jin ZHANG ; Yahui LI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2012;32(2):235-238
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of sufentanil preconditioning on acute lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats and the role of opioid receptors.MethodsForty-eight male Wistar rats weighing 200-250 g were randomly divided into 6 groups ( n =8 each):sham operation group (group S) ; I/R group; sufentanil preconditioning group (group SPC) ; COTP (μ receptor antagonist) + SPC group; NTD (δ receptor antagonist) + SPC group and nor-BNI (κ receptor antagonist) + SPC group.Intestinal I/R was produced by occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery for 45 min followed by 2 h reperfusion in groups I/R,SPC,COTP +SPC,NTD + SPC and nor-BNI + SPC.Sufentanil 10 μg/kg was injected intravenously at 10 min before ischemia in groups SPC,COTP + SPC,NTD + SPC and nor-BNI + SPC.COTP 1 mg/kg and NTD 5 mg/kg were injected intravenously at 10 min before sufentanil injection in groups COTP + SPC and NTD + SPC respectively,while nor-BNI 5 mg/kg was injected intravenously at 15 min before sufentanil administration in group nor-BNI + SPC.The animals were sacrificed at 2 h of reperfusion,the intestinal tissue was removed for microscopic examination and intestinal damage was assessed and scored according to Chiu.Left lung tissue was also removed for microscopic examination (1 =normal,4 =severely injured).The apoptosis in lung cells was detected using TUNEL and apoptosis index (AI) was calculated.The expression of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins in lung tissues was detected using immuno-histochemistry and Bcl-2/Bax ratio was calculated.ResultsCompared with group S,Chiu's score,lung injury score and AI were significantly increased,expression of Bcl-2 and Bax proteins was up-regulated,Bcl-2/Bax ratio was significantly decreased in the other groups ( P < 0.01 ).Compared with group I/R,Chiu' s score,lung injury score and AI were significantly decreased,Bcl-2 protein expression was up-regulated,Bax protein expression was downregulated,and Bcl-2/Bax ratio was significantly increased in group SPC (P < 0.01 ).Compared with group SPC,Chiu's score,lung injury score and AI were significantly increased,Bcl-2 protein expression was down-regulated,Bax protein expression was up-regulated,and Bcl-2/Bax ratio was significantly decreased in groups COTP + SPC,NTD + SPC and nor-BNI + SPC ( P < 0.01 ).ConclusionSufentanil preconditioning can attenuate lung injury induced by intestinal I/R by activation of opioid receptors in rats.