1. The risk factors of primary intracerebral hemorrhage: A comparison between young adults and aged over 45
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2006;3(9):395-398
Objective: To compare the risk factors of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in young adults and aged over 45. Methods: A total of 274 patients who suffered from the first attack of ICH were collected. Among them 34 were attributed to young adults group, and 240 were aged over 45 group. The incidence of various risk factors were calculated, the differences of risk factors, and the influence of the exposure of various risk factors between these two groups were compared. Results: Hypertension was the most prominent risk factor in patients with ICH in this study, and its incidence was 70.1%, the incidence in the young adult group and the aged over 45 group were 55.9% and 72.0% respectively, but there was no significant difference. Then the subsequent orders were hyperhomocysteinemia, history of ischemic stroke, cigarette smoking and alcoholic consumption. The incidence of history of ischemic stroke in the young adult group was 11.8%, and the aged over 45 group was 31.3%, and there was significant difference between these two groups (P > 0.05). There were no significant differences on hyperhomocysteinemia cigarette smoking and alcoholic consumption in both groups. The patients with the suspected inducing factors before the symptom onset in the young adult group and the aged over 45 group were 50.0% and 24.6% (P < 0.01) respectively. The patients with the inducing factors of fatigue or emotional agitation in both groups were 41.2% and 13.8% (P < 0.01) respectively. The symptom onset of the patients during the active state in both groups were 76.5% and 52.9% (P < 0.05) respectively. The risk factors that closely correlated with the onset of ICH were fatigue and emotional agitation before the hemorrhage in the young adult group (OR 4.370, 95% CI 2.012-9. 490, P < 0.01). Conclusion: History of hypertension is the common risk factors of ICH in the young adults and the aged over 45. Patients with history of ischemic stroke in the aged over 45 group is higher than that in the young adult group. Fatigue or emotional agitation before the symptom onset in the young adult group is higher than the aged over 45 group.
2.Advances in personalized treatment of small cell lung cancer
Shuang ZHANG ; Jingjing LIU ; Ying CHENG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2017;44(12):571-576
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a lethal malignancy characterized by rapid growth, early metastatic spread, and unfavorable survival outcomes. Optimizing treatment for patients with SCLC has been the focus for investigators. The emergence of precision medi-cine and personalized treatment brought significant breakthroughs into SCLC treatment and changed the therapeutic model. The de-velopment of molecular bioinformatics increased our understanding of complex molecular mechanisms of SCLC, and novel targets for personalized treatment have been developed. Clinical trials testing these targets are ongoing, which show the potential of personal-ized treatment for SCLC.
3.The significance of cost accounting in military hospital department
Ling YU ; Shuang-Ying YANG ; Wei-Hong ZHANG ;
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(11):-
Currently, competition in the market of health service of our country is very fierce. In this circumstance, realization of military hospital's development aim-focuse on people, leading position in technology-to provide better service armyman is depend on economic foundation. To increase economic benefit of hospital, it is necessary to intensify management of cost accounting first, in which cost accounting of clinical department is of especial importance. In this article, we probe into the significance, content, method and problems of cost accounting in clinical department of military hospital.
4.BIOSYNTHESIS OF POLYHYDROXYALKANOATES BY RHODOCISTA PEKINGENSIS
Wei ZHANG ; Cheng-Ying JIANG ; Xin DAI ; Shuang-Jiang LIU ;
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
In this article we report the results on the synthesis and accumulation of PHAs by Rhodocista pekingensis (strain 3-p), a phototroph that was isolated from wastewater treatment plant. Our results showed that the optimal conditions for PHAs accumulation with strain 3-p were as following: 0.01% Yeast Extract, 0.01% NH 4Cl, Acetate 5 g/L, and medium pH of 7.0~7.2.Under optimized conditions, strain 3-p accumulated PHAs up to 60% of its cellular dry weight. Enzymatic activities of ?-ketothiolase, acetoacetyl-CoA reductase, and PHA polymerase were detected and their activities increased as PHA synthesis initialized. Based on these study, we proposed the metabolic pathway of this strain should be:Acetate (or other fatty acids) - Acetyl-CoA --- thiolase Acetoacetyl-CoA --- reductase D (-)-?-Hydroxybutyryl-CoA ----- PHA polymerase PHAs.
5.Change of Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Hemodialysis Patients and its Relation with Framingham Risk Score
Ying-Xin ZHANG ; Shuang-Feng CHEN ; Feng-Ju WANG
Chinese Journal of Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases 2006;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the number and activity changes of endothelial progenitor cells(EPCs) in hemodialysis patients,and explore its correlation with the risk factors of coronary heart disease.Methords Total mononuclear ceils(MNCs) were isolated from peripheral blood of patients with chronic renal failure in long-term hemodialysis and from a normal control group by Ficoll density gradient centrifugation and then were plated on humanfibronectin-coated dishes.Mter 7 days of culture,EPCs were characterized as adherent cells by double staining with FITC-UEA-I and DI-LDL,and were further identified by the expression of CD34,CD133 and KDR with flow cytometry.EPCs migration was determined with modified Boyden chamber assay.EPCs adhesive assay was performed by replanting EPCs on humanfibronectin-coated plates and then counting the adherent cells.The relationship of the EPCs' number and activity with Framingham Risk Score of ten years was also be assessed.Results Number of EPCs and the migratory & adhesive capacity were significantly lower in patients than in the control(P
6.A Rapid Method by Type-specific Multiplex PCR for Clostridium perfringens on Surface of Traumatic Tissues
Ying LIU ; Huiying ZHANG ; Yan WANG ; Xiaoxia AN ; Shuang QIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(22):-
OBJECTIVE To establish a rapid detecting method for Clostridium perfringens on traumatic tissues by type-specific multiplex PCR.METHODS Established a simple and rapid method(TLS method) for purifying the DNA of genomes and plasmids in standard strains of C.perfringens wild strains on surface of open traumatic tissues and detected DNAs by type-specific multiplex PCR.RESULTS All types of C.perfringens could be detected by type-specific multiplex PCR.The sensitivity by PCR for type A of C.perfringens arrived at 7.5?103/ml and a whole run could finish within 5 h;the results by PCR entirely corresponded with those by cultureing.CONCLUSIONS New methods for purifying DNA of genomes and plasmids of C.perfringens are simple and rapid;there are high specificity and sensitivity for detecting DNA by multiplex PCR within short time,which can be practiced in clinical laboratory.
7.The inhibitory effects of aloe vera extract on lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in human periodontal ligament cells
Shuang ZHANG ; Ying GAO ; Lixian LI ; Junrong DU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(4):522-525
Objective:To explore the effects of aloe vera extra (AVE) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammatory response of human periodontal ligament cells(hPDLCs).Methods:hPDLCs were induced with LPS at 1 μg/ml for the simulation of periodontitis model(model group) and then treated by AVE at 0.05,0.1,0.2 mg/ml respectively(AVE group).Cell viability was examined by MTT assay.The level of interleukin-6(IL-6) from cell culture medium was measured by ELISA.The expression of Toll like receptor 4(TLR4) protein was detected by immunocytochemistry staining and the transfer of nuclear factor-kappa B p65 (NF-κB-p65) was observed by immunofluorescence staining.Results:There was no significant difference of the cell viabilities among the groups.IL-6 in culture medium,the expression of TLR4 protein and the transfer of NF-κB-p65 into the nucleus were increased in model group.AVE at 0.05-0.2 mg/ml inhibited the secretion of IL-6 in the cell culture supernatant down-regulated the TLR4 expression,attenuated the transfer of NF-κB-p65 into the nucleus in a concentration-dependent manner.Conclusion:Aloe vera extract can inhibit the inflammation response of hPDLCs induced by LPS through TLR4/ NF-κB-p65 signaling pathway.
8.Effects of dopamine on gamma-amino-butyric acid-activated currents in neutron of visual cortex of rat
Xiao-ying, WU ; Di, ZHANG ; Shuang-zhen, LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(7):641-645
Background As a main suppressing neurotransmitter in visual system,gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) participates in the transmission and regulation of visual information.GABA and dopamine (DA) coexist in the visual cortex,and their mutual effects should be clarified.Objective This study was to investigate the effect of DA on GABA-activated current in vitro in cultured visual cortical neurons of rats.Methods Neutrons from visual cortex of clean neonatal rats were isolated and cultured by explant culture method.The neutrons cultured for 11 -to 14- days were collected for the record of whole cell currents of GABA-A (IGABA) channels in vitro using patch clamp technique.The DA solution (100mmol/L),SKF38393 (10mmol/L) solution and quinpirole solution(10mmol/L) were prepared with double distilled water and then the extracellular fluid was added to different concentrations.The IGABA changing rate under the action of SKF38393+SCH23390,SKF38393+Quinpirole for different time was recorded respectively and compared with that of action of DA,SKF38393,SCH23390,Quinpirole.The IGABA activated by extracellular fluid along served as control.Results The IGABA was significantly attenuated after activated by ≥10μmol/L of DA or SKF38393 separately in comparison to that of extracellular fluid action (P<0.05).In various time of action,there were obviously differences in IGABA between DA or SKF38393 action and extracellular fluid (P<0.05,P<0.01).No evident change in IGABA changing rate was found after only SCH23390 action in comparison with extracellular cells (P<0.05).However,after combination of SCH23390 and SKF38393,IGABA changing rate reduced by 19.49%.No significant differences were found in the changing rates of IGABA among different concentrations of quinpirole action groups compared with extracellular fluid group (P>0.05);while when quinpirole was combined with SKF38393,the IGABA was elevated in comparison with only SKF38393 action group (P<0.05).Conclusion Dopamine participates in the transfer and regulation of visual information through suppressing GABA-activated currents from neutrons of visual cortex at time-dependent manner in vitro.
9.Analysis on causes of death and life expectancy in residents of Tianjin, 2014
Zhongliang XU ; Hui ZHANG ; Dezheng WANG ; Guide SONG ; Ying ZHANG ; Chengfeng SHEN ; Shuang ZHANG ; Guohong JIANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2016;44(12):1510-1513
Objective To explore the causes of death and life expectancy after elimination of main causes of disease in residents of Tianjin. Methods The death registry data of Tianjin residents in 2014 were collected and coded in“international classification of disease, 10th edition”. The crude death rate and life expectancy after elimination of main causes of disease were calculated, respectively. Results In 2014, the crude death rate in Tianjin residents was 70.708 per million, while in male and female were 78.728 and 62.637 per million respectively. The main cause of death in Tianjin residents was non-communicable disease. The top four death causes were heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease and respiratory disease, accounting for 31.5%, 23.6%, 22.2% and 8.3% of the total death. The top four life expectancy lost diseases were heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, cancer and respiratory disease, with a 6.46 year, 3.28 year, 3.11 year and 1.25 year life increase respectively. Conclusion Non-communicable diseases are the major reason of death and life expectancy lost disease in Tianjin residents, which needs urgent effective intervention to control.
10.The up-regulation of p-p38 MAPK during the induction of brain ischemic tolerance induced by intermittent hypobaric hypoxia preconditioning in rats.
Xin-Ying BI ; Tian-Shuang WANG ; Min ZHANG ; Qing-Qing LIU ; Wen-Bin LI ; Yi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Physiology 2014;30(2):97-100
OBJECTIVETo explore the expression of p-p38 MAPK protein and the number of astrocytes expressing p-p38 MAPK in CA1 hippocampus in rats during the induction of brain ischemic tolerance induced by intermittent hypobaric hypoxia (IH) preconditioning.
METHODSThirty healthy adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 6 groups (n = 5 in each group): sham 0 min group, IH + sham 0 min group, sham 7 d group, IH + sham 7 d group, Ischemia (Is) 7 d group, and IH + Is 7 d group. Neuropathological evaluation was performed by thionine staining in CA1 hippocampus in rats. The expression of p-p38 MAPK in CA1 hippocampus was observed by immunohistochemical staining. And the number of astrocytes expressing p-p38 MAPK was observed by immunofluorescent double labeling.
RESULTSThe results showed that IH preconditioning induced brain ischemic tolerance successfully. At the same time, IH preconditioning obviously up-regulated the expression of p-p38 MAPK protein in CA1 hippocampus, and also increased the number of astrocytes expressing p-p38 MAPK.
CONCLUSIONIt might be concluded that IH preconditioning induced brain ischemic tolerance by up-regulating the expression of p-p38 MAPK protein in pyramidal neurones and astrocytes.
Animals ; Astrocytes ; enzymology ; pathology ; Brain Ischemia ; enzymology ; pathology ; Disease Models, Animal ; Hippocampus ; enzymology ; Hypoxia ; Ischemic Preconditioning ; methods ; Male ; Phosphorylation ; Pressure ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; p38 Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases ; metabolism