1.Studies on changes of vegetation and Oncomelania hupensis snails in Poyang Lake after impoundment of Three Gorges Project
Zhaojun LI ; Honggen CHEN ; Xiaojun ZENG ; Yuemin LIU ; Yiyang CHEN ; Kunjiao DAI ; Weiming LAN ; Shuying XIE
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2014;(2):115-120
Objective To explore the impact and change regularity of Oncomelania hupensis snails and vegetation in the marshlands of Poyang Lake caused by the impoundment of the Three Gorges Project. Methods By using the methods of stratified systematic sampling and pinpoint navigation,the succession of vegetation was observed and the distribution of O. hupensis snails was investigated in a period of 8 years on 4 typical marshlands in Poyang Lake. The regularity of changes in vegetation and O. hu-pensis snails was analyzed on the marshlands at high,medium and low elevations,respectively. Results After the impoundment of Three Gorges Project,the average flooding days of these 4 marshlands in 2004 and in 2008 were reduced of 74.8 and 65.8 days compared with those in 2002,the year just before the impoundment of the project,respectively. The change of spatial distribution pattern and the succession of dominant species of vegetation on the marshlands of Poyang Lake have taken place since 2005,and several vegetations showed a trend of moving toward the center of the lake. The hygrophilous vegetation has degenerated and gradu-ally been replaced by mesophily meadow in the marshland area above 14 m elevation. Carex,Phalaris arundinacea and Polygo-num appeared in large area and expanded slowly towards the center of the lake on the marshland below 14 m elevation. O. hupensis snails were mostly found under the Carex association. The tendency of decreasing in density of snails and of migration of snail habi-tats towards low terrain was observed. Conclusions The impoundment of Three Gorges Project has had a significant impact on hy-drological regimes,and a new succession of vegetation has taken place in the marshlands of Poyang Lake. O. hupensis snails and the mesophily vegetation show a trend of migrating slowly to the areas of low elevation in the marshlands.
2.Clinical significance of serum levels of growth factors in different kinds of inflammatory response
Xiuhua DAI ; Baochun ZHAO ; Ruiying CHEN ; Suxiang LI ; Yuemin BAI ; Jin MENG
Clinical Medicine of China 2009;25(11):1215-1217
Objective To evaluate the changes of platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF) and vascular endo-thelial growth factor(VEGF) in infectious and autoimmunity diseaases. Methods The growth factors were measured by ELISA in 149 patients for seven times in different periods,and the levels and duration were compared. Results PDGF was (6.32±2.54) μg/ml and (2.57±1.65) μg/ml (P<0.05), and VEGF was (179.5±53.30) ng/ml and (221.4±70.04) ng/ml(P<0.05) in the two groups before treatment;There was statistical significance in dif-ferent time points between groups and within groups for PDGF(P<0.05) and significant difference for time chan-ging to the peak and changed duration between two groups for VEGF(P<0.05). For the two groups,the peak time of PDGF were (2.6±1.1) and (5.4±3.3) days;The peak time of VEGF were (2.4±0.7) and (7.2±3.3) days respectively(P<0.05 for each). However in the two groups, the change duration were (6.7±3.1) and (15.4±6.1) days for PDGF and (8.1±3.4) and (16.7±7.2) days for VEGF (P<0.05 for each). Conclu-sions There is significant difference for serum levels of PDGF and VEGF and the level change duration as well in the two groups, which maybe correlated with inflammatory nature and outcome.
3.Urethra rerouted under corpora cavernosus anastomotic urethroplasty for treatment of complex posterior urethral strictures
Yuemin XU ; Qingbing ZHANG ; Zizhen HOU ; Mingjun DU ; Xiangli YANG ; Chao LI ; Lujie SONG ; Hong XIE ; Hongbin LI ; Tao LIANG ; Kaile ZHANG ; Zhenghao DAI ; Qiang FU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2020;41(11):825-829
Objective:To explore the outcomes of urethra around corpora cavernosus anastomotic urethroplasty for the treatment of complex posterior urethral strictures.Methods:Between June 2008 and June 2020, 35 patients with complex posterior urethral strictures were treated using urethra rerouted under one corpora cavernosus anastomotic urethroplasty. The patients’ age was 3-54 years(mean 23.2 years), the urethral stricture or loss length was 4-7 cm(mean 5.2 cm), and 6 patients associated with urethrorectal fistula. The technique involved: ①The anterior urethra is dissected long more than 5 cm, separation of the proximal corporeal bodies, inferior pubectomy and the dissected proximal urethra.②A channel around the left crus of the penis through the inferior pubectomy is separated and urethra rerouted under left corpora cavernosus to allow a tension-free anastomosis to the proximal urethra.Results:Two patients lost follow-up; the remainder 33 patients were followed-up for 3 to 144 months(mean 37 months). Thirty-two patients could void normally(97%), The examination of maximal urinary flow rates(Q max) were taken in 21 patients, of whom Q max was 13.6-35.5 ml/s (mean 17.5 ml/s) in 7 children and 16.3-77.6 ml/s(mean 27.9 ml/s) in 14 adult patients. All 6 patients associated with urethrorectal fistula successful repaired, of these patients 1 had died of hemorrhage of brain 6 years postop. One patient developed urethral stenosis postoperatively. Continence was achieved in 29 patients, the remaining 3 patients had incontinence from mild to moderate. Conclusions:Urethra rerouted under left corpora cavernosus anastomotic urethroplasty is not only an effective surgical salvage option, with low recurrent rate for patients with complex posterior urethral strictures, but also do not cause curve and affect growth of corpora cavernosus.
4.Rational choice of treatment for the female hypospadias
Chao FENG ; Yinglong SA ; Hong XIE ; Qiang FU ; Lujie SONG ; Tao LIANG ; Zhenghao DAI ; Kaile ZHANG ; Yuemin XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(3):191-194
Objective:To summarize the ideal strategy for the treatment of female hypospadias.Methods:The data of 12 female patients with hypospadias admitted to the Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from December 2011 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients was (31.0±16.6) years old (7-67 years old). Among them, 3 cases had a history of pelvic fracture trauma, 3 cases had a history of birth trauma, and the remaining 6 cases had no history of trauma and surgery. Among them, there were 6 cases of congenital hypospadias and 6 cases of acquired hypospadias. The clinical manifestations were urinary incontinence in 6 cases and dysuria in 6 cases. Examination of the normal position of the external opening of the genital urethra did not show the opening of the urethra, but moved down to different parts of the anterior wall of the vagina. All patients underwent urethral lengthening. For congenital hypospadias, the urethral plate is used to cut the coiled tube during the operation to prolong the urethra. For acquired hypospadias, the stenotic urethra was enlarged and lengthened with a labial pedicled flap coil. The subcutaneous fat pad of the labia majora was mobilized and transferred to the outside of the newly constructed urethra to prevent the occurrence of urethro-vaginal fistula and increase the pressure of the urethra. Five patients with significant urinary incontinence underwent bladder neck reconstruction at the same time. Anatomical success of the procedure was defined as the appearance of a normal-shaped external urethral opening beneath the clitoris. Functional success was defined as the absence of moderate to severe urinary incontinence after surgery, and the maximum urinary flow rate was >15ml/s during the 12-month follow-up period.Results:All operations were successfully completed. All patients had no perioperative complications, and were followed up for 18-96 months, with an average of 57.3±32.5 months. All patients were able to urinate spontaneously after operation, 4 cases of urinary incontinence disappeared, and 2 cases improved significantly; 4 cases of patients with strenuous urination urinated smoothly. The remaining 2 cases still complained of dysuria after operation, which was solved by subsequent urethral dilatation. The anatomical repair success rate was 100.0%(12/12) and the functional success rate was 83.3% (10/12).Conclusions:Urethral lengthening is an effective method for female hypospadias. The pedicled fat pad helps to increase urethral pressure and prevent fistulas. For female patients with hypospadias and severe urinary incontinence, bladder neck reconstruction is an ideal method. of the technique.
5.Exploration of establishing the evaluation index system of professional and specialized drug inspectors in China
Di HU ; Yuemin DAI ; Ruoyin DING ; Xin ZHU ; Yuanyuan GE ; Guiliang CHEN ; Yuwen CHEN
China Pharmacy 2023;34(8):911-916
OBJECTIVE To provide scientific basis for establishing the evaluation index system of professional and specialized drug inspectors in China. METHODS Through the method of literature research, group discussions and behavioral event interview, combined with the practice situation of drug inspection at home and abroad, in accordance with the requirements of Chinese laws and regulations and department rules, the evaluation indexes for drug inspectors were extracted and screened. In addition, the Delphi method was used to conduct correspondence with experts in relevant fields so as to determine the evaluation index system of drug inspectors. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Finally, 62 experts completed two rounds of anonymous online questionnaires, including 29 experts in the first round and 33 experts in the second round. The questionnaire recovery rates were 96.67% and 94.29% respectively, and the expert authority coefficients were 0.81 and 0.79, indicating a high level of authority among experts. After expert consultation, evaluation index system for professional and specialized drug inspectors had been constructed, including five first-level indexes (personal characteristics, professional knowledge, professional skills, professional behavior and professional ethics) and their corresponding 27 second-level indexes. The average score of the importance of second-level indexes was 4.224- 4.879, the full score ratio was 81.8%-100%, the coefficient of variation was 0.067-0.177, and Kendall’s W was 0.643 (P<0.001). It indicates that this evaluation index system is relatively reliable and is expected to become a management tool for promoting the construction of professional and specialized drug inspector team and ensuring the quality of drug inspection.