1.Reflecting on the supervisors' consciously strengthening quality control of the academic degree graduate students' talent education
Yuchan ZHANG ; Zhu YANG ; Chao YU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2015;(5):447-449
Improving the education quality of graduate students is the new situation of gradu-ate education reform and development to each university of China. During the overall process of ex-ploring and reforming quality control of graduate student talent cultivation, institute of life sciences in Chongqing Medical University put forward that intensively constructing the supervisors' conscious quality control of talent cultivation was the driving force to realize the quality improvement of talent cultivation. The construction and improvement of supervisors' conscious quality control on graduate education was reflected according to the supervisors' professional quality, postgraduates' thought moral education, and postgraduates' scientific literacy training, respectively. This will lay the foundation for the future comprehensive improvement of postgraduates' academic ethics and effective promotion of the educative reform on graduate education quality.
2.Influence of wanning traditional Chinese medicine dipping for newborns on their sleeping quality and appetite
Yuchan CHEN ; Guangxing TAN ; Boorong YANG ; Huanqiao YE ; Lihua LEI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(2):17-19
Objective To know the influence of wanning traditional Chinese medicine dipping for newborns on their sleeping quality and appetite. Methods Divided 600 newborns into the traditional Chinese medicine dipping group, swimming group and the single bath group according to their sequence of birth, there were 200 cases in each group. Different nursing cares were used in the different group sepa-rately. Compared the condition of sleep quality and appetite among the three groups. Results The condi-tion of sleep quality and appetite in the traditional Chinese medicine dipping group was significant better than those in the other groups with few cry and scream. Conclusions Wanning traditional Chinese medicine dipping for newborns can ameliorate their quality of sleep and improve their aapetite.
3.Polymorphisms of MTHFR and MTRR among the Han women in Laiwu city of Shandong Province
Yuchan JIANG ; Yanqiang LU ; Ying LI ; Xiaoling LIU ; Qi YANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;(21):3201-3203
Objective To explore the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase( MTHFR) and 5-methyltet-rahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferase reductase( MTRR) gene polymorphisms among the Han women in Laiwu City.Methods A total of 559 Han women were recruited.And their oral epithelial cells were collected to extract genome DNA in order to detect gene polymorphisms of MTHFR and MTRR using fluorescence quantitative PCR.Then the results were compared with those in other cities in China.Results The frequency of MTHFR 677CC,677CT and 677TT of Han women in Laiwu city was 14.3%,46.7%and 38.1%,respectively.The frequency of MTHFR 677TT among Laiwu women was significantly different to those of Zhenjiang, Wuhan, Kunming, Deyang, Huizhou, Qionghai (P<0.05).The frequency of AA,AC,CC gene type on MTHFR A1298C was 78.2%,19.7% and 2.1%,respec-tively, the frequency was significantly different to those of Zhenjiang, Wuhan, Kunming, Deyang, Huizhou, Qionghai (P<0.05).The frequency of AA,AG,GG gene type on MTRR A66G was 53.3%,38.8%and 7.9%,respectively. The frequency of MTRR 66GG was significantly different to that of Qionghai(P<0.05).Conclusion The MTHFR, MTRR polymorphism distribution of Han women in Laiwu City has the characteristic of region specificity,respectively.
4.CT study of dependability in cerebral hemodynamic changes of carotid artery stenosis and the degree of carotid stenosis
Yuchan YANG ; Qinghong DUNG ; Xiaobao LI ; Songhua ZHAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2015;(5):726-729,734
Objective To investigate cerebral hemodynamic changes in patients with unilateral stenosis of carotid artery by using CTP and CTA,and to analyze the dependability of the degree of artery stenosis and cerebral hemodynamic changes.Methods Fifty patients with unilateral stenosis of carotid artery underwent toshiba aquilion one CTP and CTA.The patients were divided into mod-erate stenosis group,severe stenosis group and occlusion group according to the NASCET criteria.The rCBF,rCBV,rMTT and rTTP were measured ,and compared between stenosis and contralateral hemispheres ,and the dependability were analyzed between the de-gree of unilateral carotid artery stenosis and relative perfusion parameters by using ranking-test.Results (1)There were 20 cases of unilateral carotid artery occlusion,13 severe stenosis,1 7 moderate stenosis.(2 )No statistical significance on rCBF and rCBV was found among the three stenotic groups (P>0.05).There were statistical significances on rMTT and rTTP among the three stenotic groups(P<0.05).(3)There were statistically no correlations between the values of rCBV,rCBF and the degree of artery stenosis.There were statistically positive correlations between the values of rMTT,rTTP and the degree of artery stenosis with the pearson correlations 0.512 and 0.708. Conclusion rMTT and rTTP are more sensitive parameters for evaluation of cerebral hemodynamics and dependability of carotid ar-tery stenosis on the CTP and CTA.These have an important value to guide the clinical treatment.
5.Effect of taking L-T4 in bedtime vs morning on changes of serum thyroid hormone concentration in patients with hypothyroidism
Gengbiao YUAN ; Yongzeng FAN ; Qingbo YAN ; Yuchan WANG ; Xin YANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2015;35(4):265-267
Objective To compare the effect of L-T4 taken in the morning vs bedtime on serum thyroid hormone in patients with hypothyroidism.Methods Seventeen patients with primary hypothyroidism were prospectively included.They took L-T4 in the morning for 2 months followed by L-T4 taken during the bedtime for 2 months.Thyroid hormone levels and cholesterol,triglyceride,albumin,creatinine and heart rate were measured.Wilcoxon test and paired t test were used to compare the data.The correlation between the changes of TSH and FT3,FT4 was analyzed respectively by Pearson correlation analysis.Results TSH,FT3,FT4 were:(12.10±7.19) vs (3.90±3.47) mU/L,(4.14±0.86) vs (5.24±1.11) pmol/L,(12.72± 4.40) vs (18.48±2.87) pmoL/L for L-T4 taken in the morning and during the bedtime respectively (t value:6.371,-3.166,-5.435,all P<0.01).There was no correlation between the changes of TSH and FT3,FT4(r=O.12,0.22,both P>0.05),respectively.The averaged changes were (8.20±5.31) mU/L,(1.09± 1.42) pmol/L and (5.76±4.37) pmol/L.Triglyceride,cholesterol,albumin,creatinine levels and heart rate were not significantly different with L-T4 taken in the morning and during bedtime (t=0.240,0.017;z=0;t=-0.610,1.588,all P>0.05).Conclusions L-T4 taken during the bedtime by patients with hypothyroidism would reduce TSH and increase FT3,FT4 levels.This method can maintain the stability of TSH level with no need to increase the dose.
6.Efficacy and safety of 125Iseed implantation for treating neuroblastoma in nude mice
Wang ZHANG ; Yan YANG ; Linya LYU ; Shan WANG ; Xiangru KONG ; Jun ZHANG ; Jiao YANG ; Yuchan WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2017;26(5):565-571
Objective To examine the efficacy and safety of 125Iseed implantation for treating neuroblastoma (NB) in animal models.Methods A total of 45 nude mice models of neuroblastoma were constructed and divided into the 125Igroup.control group.and blank group at 15 mice per group.The long and short diameters of the tumor were measured every 3 days.and the tumor inhibition rate was calculated every 9 days.Apoptotic and proliferative protein expression levels in tumor tissue and peritumoral tissue.as well as endocrine markers and bone marrow of the nude mice.were analyzed.The independent sample t test was used to compare the mean scores.and ANOVA was used for comparison between multiple groups.Results Tumor volume inhibition rate was significantly higher in the 125Igroup than in the control group and blank group on days 9.18.and 27(all P<0.05).Caspase-3 expression in tumor tissues was significantly higher in the 125Igroup than in the control group and blank group (all P<0.05).whereas proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) expression was significantly lower in the 125Igroup than in the control group and blank group (all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in Caspase-3 and PCNA expression between the control group and blank group (all P>0.05).In addition.no significant difference in the expression of Caspase-3 and PCNA in peritumoral tissue was observed between the 125Igroup.control group.and blank group (all P>0.05).Cell apoptosis in tumor tissue was significantly lower in the blank group and control group than in the 125Igroup (all P<0.05).while there was no significant difference between the blank group and the control group (P>0.05).There was no significant difference in endocrine markers between the three groups (P>0.05).There was no significant bone marrow suppression in the 125Igroup.and this observation was similar to those in the control group and blank group (all P>0.05).Conclusions 125Iseeds have significant toxicity to NB.125Iseed implantation is safe in nude mice with NB within the therapeutic doses.
7.Pre-bend elastic stable intramedullary nail fixation for distal radial shaft fractures in children
Yihua GE ; Zhigang WANG ; Haiqing CAI ; Jie YANG ; Yunlan XU ; Yuchan LI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2010;30(8):764-767
Objective To investigate the functional and radiographic outcomes of pre-bent elastic stable intramedullary nail in treatment of distal radial shaft fractures in children. Methods From January 2006 to December 2008, 18 children with distal radial shaft fracture were treated by close reduction and internal fixation with a pre-bent elastic stable intramedullary nail. The age range was from 5 years to 15 years,with an average of 9 years and 8 months. All the cases were closed fractures, and followed up at least 12 months. The time interval from injury to surgery were 1 to 9 days. Fracture sites were located at the distal radial shaft. Among them, 15 cases suffered ipsilateral ulnar fracture, and the others for solitery radial fracture. Closed reductions were performed under C-arm fluoroscopy. All affected arms were immobilized in the functional position postoperatively by the plaster cast beyond elbows. Results The average time of fracture complete union was 5 months (ranged from 3 months to 7 months). The average preoperative angulation of the fractures: anteroposterior view 16.2±7.5 degrees, lateral view 26.2±13.1 degrees. The average postoperative angulation of the fractures: anteroposterior view 2.7±1.5 degrees, lateral view 1.4±1.2 degrees. All fractures maintained good alignment postoperatively, and 94.4% (17/18) of the patients regained a full range of rotation of the forearm. One patient suffered limitation of rotation in forearm less than 10°, and this had improved by final follow-up. Complications included soft tissue irritation at the site of nail insertion in one patient and transient scar hypersensitivity in another. Conclusion Fixation with a pre-bent elastic stable intramedullary nail is an effective, safe and convenient method for treating distal radial shaft fractures in children.
8.Clinical value of 125I seeds implantation combined with high intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of portal vein tumor thrombus from hepatocellular carcinoma
Xin YANG ; Gengbiao YUAN ; Yuchan WANG ; Lifeng RAN ; Chengbing JIN ; Hui ZHU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2015;35(3):182-185
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and feasibility of 125I seeds implantation combined with high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTF) from HCC.Methods Nineteen cases of PVTT from HCC (17 males,2 females;average age:50 years,stage:Ⅰ-Ⅲ)undergoing 125I seeds implantation combined with HIFU from March 2011 to October 2013 were retrospectively studied.The radioactivity of each 125I seed was 18.5 MBq and the matched peripheral dose was 90-120 Gy.HIFU parameters were set as follows:ultrasound wave frequency,0.85 mHz;output power,300-400 W;total treatment duration,33-70 min.During the follow-up of 3-24 months,the change of PVTT size,postoperative complications and survival rate were recorded.Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the survival rate.Results The treatment was successfully completed in all patients and no serious complications were observed.After 1 month of follow-up,the tumor thrombi shrank in all patients.Among 19 patients,9 achieved PR,4 SD,6 PD.The one-year and two-year survival rates were 47.4% and 7.9%,respectively.The mean survival was 11.6±3.0 months (range:3-24 months).The median postoperative survival for stages Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ was 13.5,7.0,4.0 months,respectively.Conclusion 125I seeds implantation combined with HIFU could be a safe and effective therapy for PVTT from HCC.
9.Normal ranges and Z-scores analysis of the normal fetal umbilical vein diameter, blood volume flow and normalized volume blood flow in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy
Ganqiong XU ; Qichang ZHOU ; Chunhui ZHOU ; Jiqing WANG ; Baiguo LONG ; Li HU ; Yang PENG ; Yuchan LIU ; Dongmei LIU ; Jiali YU ; Ling WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2022;31(5):386-393
Objective:To explore the method of ultrasonography for detecting the fetal umbilical vein diameter, blood flow volume and normalized volume blood flow and establish normal reference ranges with umbilical vein diameter, blood flow volume and normalized blood flow and Z-scores for umbilical vein diameter and blood volume flow.Methods:This was a prospective study on 907 normal fetuses in the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University and Women and Children Healthcare Hospital of Zhuzhou from March 2019 to December 2020. The umbilical vein diameter (Duv), umbilical vein blood flow volume (Quv) and normalized volume blood flow (nQ = Quv/estimated fetal weight) of the free loop of umbilical vein (FUV) and fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (IUV) were collected. And the mean values and 90% confidence intervals of Duv, Quv and nQ in two segments of umbilical veins at different gestational ages were calculated. Regression analysis of Duv, Quv and nQ were performed with gestational age (GA), and the parameters of umbilical vein in different segments were compared. Finally, with gestational age (GA) as the independent variable, Z-scores of the Duv and Quv were built.Results:The mean values and 90% confidence intervals of Duv, Quv, and nQ in 858 (94.6%) normal fetal umbilical veins were successfully obtained. The Duv, Quv of the FUV and IUV increased as pregnancy progressed. The Quadratic curve of Duv and Linear curve of Quv were of the highest fitnesses, respectively( r=0.951, 0.941, 0.986, 0.982; all P<0.001). While nQ increased with GA followed by a decreased trend, and the Quadratic curve was the highest fitting curve of nQ( r=0.610, 0.611; all P<0.001). Duv-FUV was greater than Duv-IUV( P<0.001), nQ-FUV was bigger than Quv-IUV( P=0.001), and he difference was not statistically significant between Quv-FUV and Quv-IUV( P=0.133). Z-scores models of Duv and Quv were successfully established, and all Z-scores were Gaussian distribution. Conclusions:The normal ranges and Z-scores of umbilical vein parameters are useful to improve the evaluation of placental circulation and provide a strong basis for the monitoring of fetus-related diseases and the evaluation of pregnancy prognosis. The choice of FUV or IUV umbilical vein to evaluate placental circulation may depend on the actual situation in clinical application.
10.Analysis of five Chinese individuals with rare thalassemia mutation HBB: c. 93-21G>A
Guangkuan ZENG ; Yiyuan GE ; Xiaomin MA ; Xiaohua YU ; Bairu LAI ; Yuwei LIAO ; Lili LIU ; Yanbin CAO ; Yanqing ZENG ; Yuchan HUANG ; Jianlian LIANG ; Liye YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(10):1171-1175
Objective:To explore the hematological phenotype and genotypic characteristics of five Chinese individuals with a rare thalassemia mutation HBB: c. 93-21G>A. Methods:A retrospective study was carried out on five individuals identified by the People′s Hospital of Yangjiang and Guangzhou Hybribio Co., Ltd. from May 2018 to September 2022. Routine blood test and hemoglobin electrophoresis were performed, and the genotypes of five subjects were determined by using PCR combined with reverse dot blotting (RDB), nested PCR, Gap-PCR and Sanger sequencing. This study was approved by Medical Ethics Cornmittee of the People′s Hospital of Yangjiang (Ethics No. 20240001).Results:Among the five individuals, hematological data of one was unavailable, and the remaining four had presented with microcytosis and hypochromia. The results of hemoglobin electrophoresis indicated that all of them had a HbA 2 level of ≥4.7%. Genetic analysis showed that one case had harbored compound heterozygous mutations of ααα anti3.7 triplet and HBB: c. 93-21G>A, one had compound heterozygous mutations of -α 3.7 and HBB: c. 93-21G>A, whilst the remaining three were heterozygous for the HBB: c. 93-21G>A mutation. Conclusion:The hematological phenotype of β-thalassemia carriers ( HBB: c. 93-21G>A) is similar to that of other β + thalassemia heterozygotes with mild β-thalassemia characteristics.