1.Study of the expression of cyclooxygenase-2, malonic dialdehyde and the protective effect of Tetramethylpyrazine after cerebral ischemic-reperfusion in rat
Yingchun YANG ; Zhanchuan REN ; Yonggang LIANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2009;40(6):886-890
Objective To investigate the expression, relationship, significance of cyclooxygenase_2 (COX-2) and malonic dialdehyde (MDA) after cerebral ischemic-reperfusion injury and provide basis of treatment. Methods The focal cerebral ischemic-reperfusion model was established with thread embolish of middle cerebral artery. Western blotting, barhituric acid method and neurological evaluation were used to examine the expression of COX-2, MDA in cortex and the changes of neurological function;TTC staining was used to observe the changes of cerebral infarction volume. Results COX-2 prorein expression was correclated well with the MDA(r=0.910,P<0.01). The content of COX-2 and MDA was very low in sham operation group, they were increased significantly at I2h/R6h model group, with the increase of reperfusion time,they remarkably reached its peak at I2h/R24h,they were slightly lower at I2h/R48h, but still maintained at a high level;Compared with model group, in tetramethylpyrazine(TMP) treatment group, the content of MDA and cerebral infarction volume were markedly decreased(P<0.01). Conclusion The expression of COX-2 and MDA increases in cerebral ischemic-reperfusion injury.It indicates they may play an important role in the mechanisms of cerebral ischemic-reperfusion injury;TMP has neuroprotective effect.
2.Role of MicroRNA-21 in Pathogenesis,Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
Qiuyan ZHAO ; Sumin CHEN ; Yingchun REN ; Baiwen LI
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2017;22(8):502-505
Pancreatic cancer is characterized by high invasiveness,high malignancy and poor prognosis. Therefore,it is urgent to find biomarkers for early diagnosis and to develop targeting drugs for treatment of pancreatic cancer. MicroRNAs (miRNAs)are single-stranded,non-coding small RNA molecules with a length of 18-25 nucleotides and are highly expressed in pancreatic cancer. MiRNAs play important roles in cell proliferation,differentiation,apoptosis,invasion and metastasis,and are associated with adverse prognosis and resistance to chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer. As a new target for diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer,miRNA-21 has become the hot spot of clinical research. This article reviewed the advances in studies on miRNA-21 in the pathogenesis,diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.
3.Relationship between interleukin-1β-511C/T polymorphism and susceptibility to gout in Chinese male population
Congcong YIN ; Shan REN ; Yingchun ZHAO ; Changgui LI ; Wei REN ; Shiguo LIU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;16(4):264-267
Objective To explore gene polymorphism of the C/T genotype of rs 16 944 in the promoter of IL-1β gene in male population living in the coastal area of Shandong,and thus to investigate the relationship between the gene polymorphism of IL-1β and gout.Methods A total of 276 gout patients and 268 healthy controls were enrolled.The possible association between the polymorphism of IL-1β-511 C/T and gout in Chinese was investigated and gcnotype frequencies and allelic frequencies were calculated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) method.Hardy-Weinberg was used to verify the representativeness of the sample.Comparisons between the groups were performed with x2 test and t-test.Results There was no statistically difference in IL-1β-511 C/T genotype frequencies between gout patients and controls(x2=3.251,P=0.197,df=2).The allele frequencies of C and T in gout cases were not different from those in the controls (x2=2.941,P=0.086,OR=1.232,95%CI:0.971-1.563).Moreover,no association between IL-1β-511C/T genotypes and risk factors for gout were observed in gout cases by x2 test.Conclusion Results of the present study suggest that the C/T genotype of rs 16944 in the promoter of IL-1β gene is not associated with gout in male population living in the coastal area of Shandong.
4.Clinical observation on diarrhea method (泻下疗法) of traditional Chinese medicine in treatment of severe acute pancreatitis
Zhisong FENG ; Tao HUANG ; Quan REN ; Yingchun FENG ; Min HUANG ; Juan LIAO
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2006;0(01):-
0.05).Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of combination of western medicine and diarrhea method of TCM for treatment of SAP is superior to that of the western medicine alone, it can relieve the abdominal pain and distension rapidly and efficiently,and no gastrointestinal decompression is necessary when the combination method is adopted.The recovery of defecation and rugitus may be the important clinical signs of SAP improvement.
5.The current status and correlation analysis on knowledge, attitude and practice of fast-track surgery in medical staff
Huihui HU ; Zeqiang REN ; Pengbo ZHANG ; Yingchun TAN ; Fang ZHOU ; Xiaoman ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(20):44-47
Objective To investigate the current status about the knowledge,attitude and practice of medical staff for fast-track surgery (FTS) in third-grade class-A general hospital in Xuzhou,and provide reference for the popularization of the FTS concept.Methods The self-administered questionnaires were employed to survey 130 medical staff in the general surgical department of one third-grade class-A general hospital in Xuzhou.Results The FTS knowledge score was (20±8).The differences of knowledge scores were statistically significant because of different age,degree of education and positional title.The FTS attitude score was (66±20).And the differences of attitude scores were statistically significant because of different age and degree of education.The FTS practice score was (64.50±13.25).There was no statistical significance on the practice scores between the medical staff with different characteristics.Attitude was correlated with knowledge and practice while knowledge was not correlated with practice.Conclusions The FTS knowledge of medical staff was not rich.The FTS attitude was not so positive,and there were also few clinical practice.Medical staff should study the FTS concept and its contents actively.They also should apply FTS in clinic scientifically in order to better control the iatrogenic injury and promote the rehabilitation of patients effectively.
6.Analysis for the changes of medical expenses of a district in Beijing from 2004 to 2007
Haiqing ZHOU ; Yingchun PENG ; Yongmei ZHAI ; Yanqing GAO ; Rui REN ; Wenhu CHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2009;25(11):752-754
Objective Probing into the changes of medical expenses by medical institutions for references to harnessing such expenses.Methods By means of the time sequence method,analyzing the dynamic changes of medical expenses of district of Beijing from 2004 to 2007,with a comparison for hospitals by levels.Results The study found that between 2004 and 2007,the medical expense per person of outpatients in 26 hospitals fell from 72.73 yuan to 70.09,with a relative ratio with a fixed base being-3.64%;the hospitalization expense per capital rose to 3044.35 yuan,with the same ratio being 13.15%;the percentage of pharmaceuticals sales among total income fell from 40.56% to 40.03%.Conclusions It is feasible to harness the rapid growth of medical expenses by means of normalizing medical charges,restricting the percentage of pharmaceuticals among total expense,improving hospital services at all levels,and promoting health education and health itself.
7.Thoracoscopic diagnosis and management of diaphragmatic injury after thoracoabdominal stab wound
Yingchun REN ; Lijuan CAO ; Gang HUANG ; Meng ZHANG ; Zhigang ZHOU ; Xiaoguang NIU ; Xin ZHANG ; Jinliang YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;(11):979-982
Objective To analyze effects of thoracoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of suspected diaphragmatic injury after thoracoabdominal stab wound.Methods Sixty-eight patients who received thoracoscopic diagnosis and management of diaphragmatic injuries due to thoracoabdominal stab wounds from April 2000 to October 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Occult diaphragmatic injuries were found in 11 patients.Seven patients underwent thoracoscopic suture,of which five had synchronous laparotomy for inspected abdominal organ injuries.Pulmonary parenchymal lacerations occurred in 15 patients who received thoracoscopic repair or resection.Coagulated hemothorax in 13 patients were removed.Postoperative complications included pleural effusion in one patient,pneumonia in two and pulmonary atelectasis in one.Hospital stay was(7.9±13.5)days,without ICU stay.The length of drainage,operation time and intraoperative blood loss were(3.3±1.5)days,(45.6±78.1)minutes and(57.8±24.3)ml respectively.There was no conversion to thoracotomy.Thoracic CT scan was performed six months postoperatively,without hernias.The accuracy of thoracoscopy in diagnosing diaphragmatic injury was 100%.Conclusion Thoracoscopy should be performed for the thoracoabdominal stab wounds with stable hemodynamics,with definite significance especially for the diagnosis and treatment of wounds at the 7-9th intercostal spaces.
8.Correlation between quality of life and mineral metabolism in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Chuang REN ; Li YAO ; Xing FAN ; Tianhua XU ; Lining WANG ; Dongcheng ZHANG ; Fengjun WANG ; Cong MA ; Shumin LU ; Maochun HU ; Sumei WANG ; Xiangzuo DENG ; Yingchun ZHANG ; Liwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2016;32(12):893-898
Objective With multi?center investigation, to assess the life quality of patients with maintained hemodialysis (MHD) in Liaoning Province and to explore the relationship among the mineral metabolism, the life quality of the patients with MHD, and the repeated hospitalization within the latest three years. Methods 1192 patients with hemodialysis (at least 3 months) from January to March in 2015 at ten blood purification centers in Liaoning Province were selected for the cross?————————sectional survey. The Kidney Health?related Quality of Life (HRQOL) version 1.3 was used to evaluate the MHD patients' life quality. The total length of hospitalization was divided into four groups: 0 days, 3 to 15 days, 16 to 30 days and above 30 days. Results When serum calcium value ranged from 2.1 to 2.5 mmol/L, kidney?disease component summary (KDCS), mental component summary (MCS), physical component summary (PCS) and SF?36+KDCS corresponded to a higher value (P<0.05). When serum phosphorus value ranged from 1.13 to 1.78 mmol/L, KDCS and SF?36+KDCS corresponded to a higher value (P<0.05). When the calcium phosphorus product value ranged from 40.68 to 49.94, MCS corresponded to a higher value (P<0.05). KDCS showed a linear correlation with age (P<0.001), dialysis age, serum calcium (less than or equal to 2.5 mmol/L) (P<0.05); PCS showed a linear correlation with age (P<0.001) and dialysis age (P<0.05); SF?36+KDCS showed a linear correlation with age (P<0.001), and serum calcium (less than or equal to 2.5 mmol/L) (P<0.05), while age and dialysis age were negatively correlated. The hospitalization days showed a linear correlation with age, dialysis age (P<0.001) and serum phosphorus, calcium phosphorus product value (P<0.05), while dialysis age and calcium phosphorus product value were negatively correlated. Among different groups of total hospitalization days in three years, age, hemodialysis age, serum calcium, serum phosphorus, calcium?phosphorus product value and quality of life values were all statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions The life quality of patients with MHD were correlated with serum calcium, phosphorus, calcium and phosphorus product value, iPTH, dialysis age and age, while age and dialysis age were of negative correlation. The total number of hospitalization days in 3 years was closely linearly correlated with age and dialysis age, significantly correlated with serum phosphorus, calcium and phosphorus product value, while dialysis age, calcium and phosphorus product value were in a negative correlation. The total number of hospitalization in 3 years was correlated with the patients' age, dialysis age, serum calcium, serum phosphorus, calcium and phosphorus product value and quality of life.
9.Diagnostic Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography-guided Fine Needle Aspiration for Digestive System Neoplasms
Sumin CHEN ; Baiwen LI ; Yingchun REN ; Qiuyan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2017;22(12):748-751
Imaging examinations such as CT,MRI and ultrasonography are of great importance for the diagnosis of digestive system neoplasms. However,some digestive system neoplasms are difficult to be detected at early stage and make qualitative diagnosis by conventional imaging techniques because of their unique clinical characteristics. Compared with conventional imaging techniques,endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA)can not only detect the early lesions,but also make accurate qualitative diagnosis. The development and improvement of EUS-FNA greatly improve the diagnostic level of digestive system neoplasms. In this paper,the diagnostic value of EUS-FNA in digestive system neoplasms was reviewed.
10.Guiding principles of clinical research on mild cognitive impairment (protocol)
Jinzhou TIAN ; Jing SHI ; Xinqing ZHANG ; Qi BI ; Xin MA ; Zhiliang WANG ; Xiaobin LI ; Shuli SHENG ; Lin LI ; Zhenyun WU ; Liyan FANG ; Xiaodong ZHAO ; Yingchun MIAO ; Pengwen WANG ; Ying REN ; Junxiang YIN ; Yongyan WANG
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2008;6(1):9-14
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI), as a nosological entity referring to elderly people with MCI but without dementia, was proposed as a warning signal of dementia occurrence and a novel therapeutic target. MCI clinical criteria and diagnostic procedure from the MCI Working Group of the European Alzheimer's Disease Consortium (EADC) may better reflect the heterogeneity of MCI syndrome. Beijing United Study Group on MCI funded by the Capital Foundation of Medical Developments (CFMD) proposed the guiding principles of clinical research on MCI. The diagnostic methods include clinical, neuropsychological, functional, neuroimaging and genetic measures. The diagnostic procedure includes three stages. Firstly, MCI syndrome must be defined, which should correspond to: (1) cognitive complaints coming from the patients or their families; (2) reporting of a relative decline in cognitive functioning during the past year by the patient or informant; (3) cognitive disorders evidenced by clinical evaluation; (4) activities of daily living preserved and complex instrumental functions either intact or minimally impaired; and (5) absence of dementia. Secondly, subtypes of MCI have to be recognized as amnestic MCI (aMCI), single non-memory MCI (snmMCI) and multiple-domains MCI (mdMCI). Finally, the subtype causes could be identified commonly as Alzheimer disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD), and other degenerative diseases such as frontal-temporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body disease (LBD), semantic dementia (SM), as well as trauma, infection, toxicity and nutrition deficiency. The recommended special tests include serum vitamin B12 and folic acid, plasma insulin, insulin-degrading enzyme, Abeta40, Abeta42, inflammatory factors. Computed tomography (or preferentially magnetic resonance imaging, when available) is mandatory. As measurable therapeutic outcomes, the primary outcome should be the probability of progression to dementia, the secondary outcomes should be cognition and function, and the supplement outcome should be the syndrome defined by traditional Chinese medicine. And for APOE epsilon4 carrier, influence of the carrier status on progression rate to dementia and the effect of treatment should be evaluated.