1.Endostatins combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Journal of International Oncology 2014;41(12):941-945
Objective To preliminary study clinical efficacy and toxicity of endostatin (ES) combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),and evaluate its effectiveness and safety.Methods We retrospectively reviewed 64 patients with Ⅲ B-Ⅳ stage NSCLC of Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital from February 2009 to February 2012.The patients were divided into two groups:chemoradiotherapy group,39 patients and ES add chemoradiotherapy group,25 patients.The short-term effect,the total efficiency,median survival time,progression-free survival time and disease-free survival time were compared.Results The total effective rate of chemoradiotherapy group was 76.9%,while the total effective rate of ES add chemotherapy group was 84.0% (x2 =0.47,P =0.492).Chemoradiotherapy group,compared to ES add chemotherapy group,the median survival time,median progression-free survival time,median disease-free survival time were 11.52 months vs 16.51 months (x2 =3.74,P =0.042),7.32 months vs 10.37 months (x2 =5.32,P =0.025) and 5.21 months vs 7.57 months (x2 =4.56,P =0.035) respectively.The mainly adverse drug reactions were hematologic toxicity and gastrointestinal reactions,but there were no significant differences between the two groups; radiotherapy side effects mainly showed the grade 1 to 2 radiationinduced lung injury and radiation esophagitis (chemotherapy group had one case of grade 3 radiation-induced lung injury),but also had no significant differences between the two groups.Conclusion ES combined chemoradiotherapy can achieve a better short-term clinical efficacy without increasing adverse effects of radiotherapy or chemotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
2.A comparative study of reform in the property rights of public hospitals and state-owned enterprises
Jiangbo BAO ; Yong ZHANG ; Lei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 1998;0(11):-
Objective To sum up experience and lessons in the reform of the property rights of state-owned enterprises and explore policies and measures appropriate for reform in the property rights of the medical and health system. Methods Such methods as retrospective analysis, literature search and two-level data collection were used to gather relevant information and then comparisons were made of the major differences in the reform of the property rights of public hospitals and state-owned enterprises with regard to external environment, internal structure, reform progress, and changes in property rights. Results Due to the unique features of the medical and health industry, reform in the property rights of public hospitals proved to be different from that of state-owned enterprises, with the former displaying specific characteristics in the mainstay of competition, development of the elements market, and rules and manners of competition, all of which must be handled carefully. Conclusion Improvement of the external environment of competition ought to be the focus of reform in the property rights of public hospitals.
3.Chinese version of the SRS-22 patient questionnaire for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis:transcultural adaptation and reliability analysis
Li ZHAO ; Yong ZHANG ; Lei SHANG
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(13):-
[Objective]To translate the SRS-22 Questionnaire from English edition into Chinese version for the use of Chinese adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and to evaluate the metric qualities of this questionnair. [Method] Transcultural adaptation of the SRS-22 Questionnaire was carried out according to the International Quality of Life Assessment Project guide-lines,The final version was decided on by a committee of experts.The Questionnaire was completed by 86 adolescents(M=11,F=75) with idiopathic scoliosis.The patients were 10~18 years old(mean,13.9 years).Curve magnitude ranged from 25? to 45?(mean,35.6?).Out of them,30 patients repeated the questionnaire 3~4 weeks later.[Result]The overall alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.88.Coefficients for individual domains were as follows:function/activity,0.70;pain,0.80;self-image,0.80;mental health,0.88;and satisfaction,0.81.The questionnaire as a whole had a test-retest correlation coefficient of 0.97.Test-retest correlation coefficients for individual domains were as follows:function,0.85;pain,0.96;self-image,0.96;mental health,0.95;and satisfaction,0.91.Six common factors were acquired from factor analysis,and the cumulative contribution rate was 72.29%. [Conclusion] The Chinese version of the SRS-22 Questionnaire has eligible reliability and validity.It can be used to measure health-related quality of life of adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis in China.
4.System evaluation of methotrexate therapy and triple therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Lei ZHANG ; Kanghua YANG ; Yong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(52):9049-9054
BACKGROUND:At present, it is controversial to choose methotrexate therapy alone or triple therapy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
OBJECTIVE:To systemical y evaluate the efficacy and safety of methotrexate therapy and methopterin+hydroxychloroquine+sulfasalazine triple therapy in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
METHODS:Computer retrieval was performed on the Cochrane library, PubMed, EMBASE NRR (http://www.updatesoftware.com/National), CCT (http://www.control ed-trails.com) and the Chinese biomedical literature database. Manual retrieval was performed on Chinese major orthopedic journals. Randomized control ed trials of methotrexate therapy alone and methopterin+hydroxychloroquine+sulfasalazine triple therapy treatment for rheumatoid arthritis were col ected. Methodological quality of the included studies was evaluated. The statistical software Revman 5.0 provided by the Cochrane col aboration was used.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: A total of four literatures in a randomized control ed trial, a total of 297 cases were included;the methodological quality was al class B. Meta-analysis results showed that blood sedimentation improvements were larger in methotrexate therapy alone than in the triple therapy [mean difference=7.01, 95%confidence interval (CI) (2.82, 11.19), P=0.001). Improvements of joints were better in triple therapy than that in single therapy [OR=0.62, 95%CI (0.41, 0.95), P=0.03). There was no significant difference in adverse events. Meta analysis could not be done in ACR, because literature did not provide detailed data. Compared with the triple therapy treatment, methotrexate therapy alone obviously reduced the sedimentation of rheumatoid arthritis in adults, but in terms of joint function improvement, triple therapy was superior to methotrexate therapy alone. Moreover, on the adverse event, there was no significant difference between the two groups. Because this system evaluation included a less number of cases, it stil needs strict large-sample randomized control ed studies to increase the strength of the evidence.
5.Effect of dexmedetomidine on stress responses during wake-up test in patients undergoing cerebral functional area operation performed under propofol combined with remifentanil anesthesia
Zhenni ZHANG ; Jianrui LU ; Yong ZHANG ; Xiaoming LEI ; Rongliang XUE
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(8):951-954
Objective To investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the stress responses during wakeup test in patients undergoing cerebral functional area operation performed under propofol combined with remifentanil anesthesia.Methods Thirty-six ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,undergoing cerebral functional area operation requiring wake-up test,aged 18-60 yr,weighing 50-70kg,were randomly divided into control group (group C) or dexmedetomidine group (group D) with 18 cases in each group.Dexmedetomidine 0.8 μg/kg was infused over 10 min before induction of anesthesia followed by infusion at 0.4 μg·kg-1 · h-1 in group D,while the equal volume of normal saline was infused in group C.Anesthesia was induced with target-controlled infusion of propofol and remifentanil and iv injection of cisatracurium.At 30 min prior to wake-up test,target-controlled infusion of propofol and application of mulscle relaxants were stopped,the target plasma concentration of remifentanil was decreased to 1 ng/ml,and in group D the infusion rate of dexmedetomidine was decreased to 0.1 μg·kg 1· h-1.Anesthesia time and consumption of anesthetics before wake-up test,wake-up time,and development of complications and intraoperative awareness during wake-up test were recorded.At 30 min prior to wake-up test (T1),immediately after wake-up (T2),at 5 min after wake-up (T3),and at 10 min after the anesthetic depth was deepened (T4),HR,mean arterial pressure and BIS value were recorded and blood samples were taken for determination of plasma concentrations of epinephrine (E) and norepinephrine (NE).Results Compared with group C,the consumption of propofol and remifentanil was significantly reduced before wake-up,the incidence of hypertension was decreased during wake-up test,and HR and plasma E and NE concentrations were decreased at each time point (P < 0.05),and no significant difference in mean arterial pressure and BIS value was found in group D (P > 0.05).Tachycardia,restlessness,bucking and awareness were not observed during wake-up test in group D.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can inhibit the stress responses during wake-up test and raise the quality of wake-up test in patients undergoing cerebral functional area operation performed under propofol combined with remifentanil anesthesia.
6.Relation between breast cancer related gene BRCA1 and the sensitivity to docetaxel chemotherapy
Yong ZHANG ; Yue YANG ; Junsong YE ; Lei ZHANG
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2014;8(5):362-364
Objective To investigate the relationship between the expression of BRCA1 in breast cancer tissues and the sensitivity to docetaxel chemotherapy.Methods The expression of BRCA1 was detected by immunohistochemical method and the new adjuvant chemotherapy containing docetaxel chemotherapy regimen (TEC)was given.The relationship between BRCA1 expression and efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with docetaxel was studied.Results The rate of complete response,partial response,stable disease and progress disease was 22.6%,71.7%,5.7%,and 0% respectively in breast cancer patients with positive BRCA1 expression and 11.8%,58.9%,27.4%,and 2.0% in breast cancer patients with negative BRCA1 expression.The difference between the 2 groups had statistical significance.Conclusion BRCA1 expression has a positive relationship with sensitivity to chemotherapy regimen containing docetaxel chemotherapy regimens (TEC),and can be used as a good marker for predicting efficacy of chemotherapy and screening agents.
7.Mental fatigue electroencephalogram signals analysis based on singular system.
Chong ZHANG ; Xiaolin YU ; Yong YANG ; Lei XU
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(5):1132-1138
In the present paper, the contribution of the largest principal component and the number of principal component needed for accumulative contribution 95% are selected as indices of electroencephalogram (EEG) in mental fatigue state in order to investigate the relationship between these parameters and mental fatigue. The experimental results showed that the contribution of the largest principal component of EEG signals increased in the prefrontal, frontal and central areas, while the number of principal component needed for accumulative contribution decreased by 95% with the increasing mental fatigue level. The parameters of singular system of EEG signals can be regarded as useful features for the estimation of mental fatigue and have larger application value in the study of mental fatigue.
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8.Long-term clinical outcome of combined therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma with cervical lymph node metastasis
Rensheng WANG ; Bo WEI ; Min KANG ; Yong ZHANG ; Jinhua LEI
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2010;19(4):289-291
Objective To evaluate long-term efficacy of microwave hyperthermia combined with chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) with cervical lymph node metastasis. Methods A total of 154 patients with stage N2 or N3 NPC ('92 staging system) were randomized into two groups:microwave hyperthermia combined with chemoradiotherapy (Group A, 76 cases) and chemoradiotherapy alone (Group B, 78 cases). Both of the two groups received 1 -2 cycles of chemotherapy of cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil, followed by conventional radiotherapy of 70 - 78 Gy in 35 - 39 fraction to the nasopharynx and 68 -72 Gy in 34 - 36 fractions to the neck. Group A received microwave hyperthermia to the metastatic cervical nodes at the beginning of radiotherapy. The hyperthermia was given as 45 min every time, twice a week for 8 - 14 times totally. Results The 5-year complete response rates of cervical lymph nodes in group A and B were 97% and 77% (x2 = 14. 24,P<0. 01). The distant metastasis rates in the two groups were 37% and 44% (x2 = 0. 73, P > 0. 05). The disease-free survival rates were 51% and 21% (x2 = 15.91, P <0. 01). The 5-year overall survival rates were 59% and 41%, respectively (x2 = 5.09, P < 0. 05).Conclusions For patients with stage N2 or N3 NPC, microwave hyperthermia combined with chemoradiotherapy can improve the complete response, disease-free survival and overall survival.
9.Comparative Study of Conventional Vascular Ultrasound and Superb Micro Vascular Imaging for Diagnosing Carotid Artery Stenosis in Relevant Patients
Jia YUAN ; Qiang YONG ; Lei ZHANG ; Jie MU ; Haifang LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2016;31(6):601-603
Objective: To assess the values of conventional vascular ultrasound (US) and superb micro vascular imaging (SMI) for diagnosing carotid artery stenosis in relevant patients. Methods: A total of 37 patients of extra cranial carotid stenosis (with 70 blood vessels) treated in our hospital from 2014-08 to 2015-03 were retrospectively studied. Digital subtraction angiography (DAS) examination was used as golden standard, the diagnostic efifcacies for carotid artery stenosis by US and by SMI were compared. Results: The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing carotid stenosis by US were 81.42%, 83.33% and 80.95%; by SMI were 91.43%, 92.16% and 89.47% respectively. Conclusion: US and SMI showed good agreement for diagnosing carotid artery stenosis, while SMI was superior to US for accurately assess the degree of carotid stenosis, it might be used as a more reliable method for evaluating carotid plaque and stenosis in relevant patients.
10.Family doctor team care reduces morbidity of disabled elderly in home care
Jun ZHAO ; Yong MA ; Lei PENG ; Fuliang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2016;15(7):524-528
Objective To assess the effect of family doctor team care on morbidity of disabled elderly in home care.Methods Eighty six disabled elderly patients with home care in Shanghai Xujiahui community were enrolled from February 2014 to January 2015.The patients were randomly divided into intervention group and control group with 43 cases in each.In intervention group,the family doctor team provided long-term,comprehensive and integrated care,and in control group the conventional home care was provided.The rates of morbidity and readmission to hospital were documented during the 3,6 and 12 monthfollow-up,and compared between two groups.Results The incidence rates of bedsore,pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis in intervention group was significantly lower than those in control group [after 6 months:4.9% (2/41) vs.28.9%(11/38),x2 =8.311;2.4% (1/41) vs.21.1% (8/38),x2 =6.769;2.4% (1/41) vs.15.8% (6/38),x2 =4.353,respectively;after 12 months:2.4% (1/41) vs.42.1% (16/38),x2 =18.374;4.9% (2/41)vs.28.9% (11/38),x2 =8.311;7.3% (3/41)vs.28.9% (11/38),x2 =6.328,respectively;all P <0.05].The number of cases with bedsore healing(6/7 vs.0,x2 =18.555)and pneumonia recovery[5/6 vs.4.3% (1/23),x2 =18.092] was significantly more and that with pneumonia deterioration (0 vs.52.2% (12/23),x2 =5.340)was significantly less in intervention group than those in control group (all P < 0.05).More cases with deep vein thrombosis improved(1/3 vs.0,x2 =3.949) and less cases with deep vein thrombosis deteriorated(0 vs.8/11,x2 =5.091) in intervention group than those in control group (P < 0.05).And both the readmission rate for home care patients [2.4% (1/41) vs.36.8% (14/38),x2 =15.175] and for patients with complications [1/12 vs.43.8% (14/38),x2 =4.872] was much lower in intervention group than that in control group (both P < 0.05).Conclusion The family doctor team care can reduce the risk of complications and readmission to hospital,and also can improve the quality of life of home care disabled elderly,as well as reduce the burden of family and society.