1.Clinical research of multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in combination with Yag laser in complex renal calculi
Siting HE ; Yumei HUANG ; Zhenbang ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(11):35-37
Objective To investigate the effect of multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in combination with Yag laser in complex renal calculi operation. Methods Eighty six complex renal calculi patients were divided into two groups, study group (46 cases) was treated with multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy combined with Yag laser, control group was treated with single-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy combinated with extracorporeal shock wave treatment. Comparison of gravel removed time, stone clearance rate,postoperative hemoglobin decreasing rate, blood transfusion rate of surgery,length of stay time and operative complications were done between the two groups, the results were analysed statistically. Result The gravel removed time was (102±23) min in study group, and ( 121 ± 28) min in control group, there was no significant difference between the two groups(P > 0.05 ). In study group, postoperative hemoglobin decreasing rate was 6.5%(3/46), blood transfusion rate of surgery was 17.4% (8/46), stone clearance rate was 82.6%( 38/46 ), length of stay time was (5.6 ± 1.7) d,while those in control group was 12.5%(5/40),22.5%(9/40),72.5%(29/40), (7.4 ± 1.8) d,respectively. There was statistical significance between the two groups(P< 0.05 ). Conclusion Multi-channel minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy in combination with Yag laser in the treatment of complex renal calculi has the shorter operation time, less blood loss,less complications and higher stone clearance rate, and is worthy of promotion.
2.Comparison of calculated and measured resting energy expenditure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Xueli SUN ; Yumei QI ; Suhong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2016;24(4):226-229
Objective To evaluate the accuracy of prediction equations in calculating energy expenditure in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods In 75 elderly T2DM patients hospitalized in our hospital between August 2014 and August 2015,the resting energy expenditure (REE)measured with indirect calorimetry was compared with those calculated with six different prediction equations.Statistical analysis was performed with paired t-test,the percentage of individual coincidence,and BlandAltman method.Results The measured REE of the patients was (1 513.2 ± 240.6) kcal/d.There were statistically significant differences between the measured REE and the values predicted with Harris-Benedict,Owen,Mifflin,and Liu equations (all P < 0.05),while no statistically significant differences were observed between the measured REE and the values predicted with FAO/WHO/UNU and Schofield equations (both P >0.05).FAO/WHO/UNU equation showed the smallest average difference from the measured value (-18.9 kcal/d),but the 95% consistency limit (-363.3 kcal/d,325.5 kcal/d) was still beyond the acceptable clinical range.Conclusion The accuracy of prediction equations in estimating REE in elderly patients with T2DM may be dissatisfactory.
3.Inhibiting effect of antisense oligonucleotides phosphorothioate on gene and protein expression of TIMPs in rat liver fibrosis
Qinghe NIE ; Yongxin ZHOU ; Yumei XIE
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 1997;0(04):-
Objective To observe the inhibition of asON phosphorothioate to the TIMP-1 gene and protein expression in the liver tissue of immune- induced hepatic fibrosis rats. Methods According to the analysis of modulator, structure protein, encoding sequence of TIMP-1 genome, we designed four different groups of asONs. These asONs were injected into the hepatic fibrosis rat models through coccygeal vein. The results were observed by RT-PCR, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization with collagen Ⅰ、Ⅲ, special staining of collagen fiber, electron microscope. Results The asON phosphorothioate of TIMP-1 could be expressed in vivo, and could block the TIMP-1 gene and protein expression in the liver of immune- induced hepatic fibrosis rats on the level of mRNA, which could promote the degradation of collagen Ⅰ、Ⅲ(P
4.Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase-1 and -2 (TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) mRNA and antigens location in the liver of patients with cirrhosis
Yumei XIE ; Qinghe NIE ; Yongxing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(06):-
Objective To study the expression and distribution of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 in liver tissue of cirrhosis patient and to investigate the roles and pathogenesis of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 in liver cirrhosis. Methods TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 proteins and mRNA were detected with immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization methods using monoclonal antibodies and cDNA probes. Results mRNA and proteins of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 were detected in all the liver tissues from 40 liver cirrhosis patients, all in cytoplasm but not nucleus. TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 were found co exist in all samples, while TIMP 1 concentration was higher. Conclusions mRNA and protein of TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 are found in all the cirrhosis patient samples. Liver TIMP 1 and TIMP 2 concentrations increase with the progression of liver cirrhosis, decrease the degradation of extracellular matrix proteins, resulting in the initiation and the development of liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis.
5.Management of the central universities fundamental research funds in PUMC
Jingwen CAO ; Yumei ZHOU ; Xuan PAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2013;(2):99-101
The Union Youth Science & Research Fund was set up by the Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) using the Fundamental Research Funds for the central universities.Education Ministry's National College Special Fund for Basic Science& and Research drafted and implemented its own management rules.The rules standardize the fund's various aspects including its system construction,project classification,implementation terms,outlay management,and project management.In consequence,the rules promoted the young teachers' research on funded-subjects and improved the management level on scientific research projects.
6.Analysis of arterial blood gas for 113 patients with acute respiratory stress syndrome
Yumei ZHANG ; Zefen ZHOU ; Chengshan REN
Chongqing Medicine 2001;(2):106-108
Objective To explore the significance of dynamic determination of arterial blood gas for early diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of patients with acute respiratory stress syndrome(ARDS). Methods The results of 655 times arterial blood gas assayed in 113 patients with ARDS were analysed retrospectively.Results (1)Types of acid-basic disturbance:The simple acid-base disturbances were 44 cases,in which respiratory alkalosis were 20 cases, respiratory acidosis 11 cases, metabolic acidosis 10 cases, metabolic alkalosis 3 cases. Complex acid-base disturbances were 53 cases,in which respiratory alkalosis with metabolic acidosis were12 cases, respiratory alkalosis with metabolic alkalosis 14 cases, respiratory acidosis with metabolic acidosis 21 cases, respiratory alkalosis with metabolic alkalosis 6 cases. Triple acid-base disturbances (TABD) were 16 cases, in which the type of respiratory alkalosis were 11 cases, the type of respiratory acidosis 5 cases. the types of acid-base disturbances in cured patients mainly were respiratory alkalosis (17 cases) and respiratory alkalosis with metabolic alkalosis (12 cases). The types of acid-base disturbances in dead patients were mainly respiratory acidosis with metabolic acidosis (19 cases),TABD (14 cases) and respiratory acidosis (9 cases).(2)The oxygenation indexes(PaO2/FiO2) of all 113 patients were less than 26.7kPa.(3)The cured rate in 113cases was 53/113(46.0%)and the mortality was 61/113(54.0%).Conclusion Dynamic determination of arterial blood gas and calculation of index of oxygenation were of important clinical value in diagnosis and treatment of ARDS.
7.Ward round presided over by hospital director to improve health care workers’hand hygiene compliance
Hui LIU ; Shenwen HE ; Yumei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(4):249-251
Objective To investigate the influence of participation of healthcare-associated infection (HAI)man-agement department in ward round presided over by hospital director on hand hygiene compliance of health care workers (HCWs)in a basic-level hospital.Methods Implementation of hand hygiene in January-June 2012 (control group :HAI management department didn’t participate ward round)and January-June 2013 (trial group :HAI management department participated ward round)were investigated,the compliance of hand hygiene of two groups of HCWs and consumption of hand hygiene products of each department were compared.Results HAI case rate in trail group was significantly lower than control group (1.49% vs 2.01% )(χ2= 4.31,P<0.05);HCWs’hand hy-giene compliance rate was significantly higher than control group (71 . 56% [3 249/4 540 ]vs 44. 00% [1 914/4 350]),hand hygiene compliance rates in nurses were higher than doctors of both groups(χ2= 151.30,179.92, respectively,bothP<0.001),hand hygiene compliance rate in trial group from high to low was department of pedi-atrics,obstetrics and gynecology,surgery,and internal medicine. The consumption of rapid hand disinfectant of trail group and control group was 5.38mL/bed-day and 1.88 mL/bed-day respectively,the consumption of hand sanitizer was 11.51 mL/bed-day and 7.03 mL/bed-day respectively.Conclusion Hand hygiene checked during the ward round presided over by hospital director can improve HCWs’hand hygiene compliance,reduce the incidence of HAI,and ensure medical safety.
8.Application of naso-jejunal tube in patients with severe craniocerebral injury: a comparative study on timing of enteral nutrition
Yanling TAO ; Yumei GUAN ; Wenjuan LAI ; Xiaoling ZHOU ; Ru HE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(33):19-21
Objective To discuss the appropriate timing of providing enteral nutrition through nasojejunal tube for patients with severe craniocerebral injury.Methods 126 cases of patients were divided into 3 groups randomly,providing enteral nutrition through naso-jejunal tube for the first group,the second group and the third group within 12~24 hours,48 hours later and 72 hours later after injury respectively.The nutrition situation of 3 groups was recorded 6 hours later,48 hours later,on the 5th day and the 10th day,including indicators such as total serum protein,blood albumin,serum creatinine,etc and complication cases of diarrhea,hemorrhage of digestive tract,palirrhea,aspiration,inhalation pneumonia and so on within 2 weeks after injury.Results In terms of indicators of albumin,creatinine 48 hours after injury and total protein,albumin and creatinine on the 5th day and 10th day,the first group were better than the second and third group,there were statistic differences between the three groups.Complication comparison within 2 weeks after injury:the difference of palirrhea cases among the three groups was significant,the third group had a higher ratio than the first and second group.And there was no statistic difference in the other indicators like diarrhea,hemorrhage of digestive tract,aspiration and inhalation pneumonia.Conclusions It is high time that patients with simple severe craniocerebral injury are provided with enteral nutrition through naso-jejunal tube within 12 to 24 hours,which can improve patients nutrition situation without the increase of the complications.
9.Comparison study of leflunomide and cyclophosphamide on lupus nephritis
Shiju ZHOU ; Qingyin SONG ; Yumei WU ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2015;(3):100-102
Objective To explore the clinical therapeutic effectiveness,safety and feasibility clinical of leflunomide and cyclophosphamide on lupus nephritis.Methods 34 cases with lupus nephritis were randomly divided into control group and observation group according to the time of admission during January 2013 to July 2014 in Shangdong Jining NO.1 People’s Hospital.17 cases in observation group were given leflunomide;17 cases in control group were given cyclophosphamide,six months was a period of treatment.Two groups were in the process of therapy observed and recorded changes in liver and lidney function indexes,serum albumin 24-hour urinary protein,anti-double stranded DNA antibody titers before and after treatment.At the end of a course, the basic activities of the two groups of lupus index were evaluation.Results The total effective rate in control group was 70.5%, and that was 88.2% in the observation group, there was no difference significant.Compared with the other indexes before and after treatment were statistically significance (P<0.05); the incidence of adverse events in the control group was 42.9%, the incidence of adverse events in the observation group was 14.3%, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Leflunomide in treatment of lupus nephritis has significant effect, less side effects and high safety.
10.Inhibitory effects of xanthotoxol on neutrophil infiltration and brain edema induced by focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
Wei HE ; Weiwei CHEN ; Heyang YE ; Yumei ZHOU ; Xianhua HUANG
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 1986;0(05):-
Aim To investigate the inhibitory effects of xanthotoxol(XT) on neutrophil infiltration and brain edema induced by focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.Methods Focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion model in rat was induced by transient occlusion of the middle cerebral artery for 2 hours and followed by 24 hours of reperfusion.XT(2.5,5 and 10 mg?kg-1,ip)was administered at 1 hour and 12 hours after the onset of ischemia,respectively.After 24 hours of reperfusion,the influence of XT on neurological deficit score,brain edema and infarct size were evaluated;the activity of Na+,K+-ATPase,Ca2+-ATPase and myeloperoxidasse(MPO) in the ischemic hemisphere cortex of the middle cerebral artery area was assayed by spectrophotometry;the expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1(ICAM-1) and E-selectin was measured with immunohistochemistry.Results XT significantly reduced the neurological deficit score,brain edema and infarct size,enhanced activity of Na+,K+-ATPase and Ca2+-ATPas,suppressed the injury-induced upregulation of MPO activity and cell adhesion molecules(ICAM-1 and E-selectin) expression in the brain tissue.Conclusion XT attenuates brain damage following focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion in rats and its mechanism may partly be due to the inhibition of inflammation and brain edema induced by ischemia-reperfusion.