1.Whole-body diffusion-weighted imaging: technical improvement and clinical application
Xu WU ; Changying MA ; Xia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2009;6(4):382-385
Diffusion weighted imaging of entire body is a new promising technique which is feasible to evaluate multi-focal disease. Whole-Body diffusion weighted imaging (WB-DWI) has revealed great potential in the evaluation of both quantitative and qualitative information of the whole body. The technique should be used combined with the other standard sequences such as STIR images. A complete scanning sequence and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) can be performed in less than 40 min. The feasibility, limitations and the clinical effect of WB-DWI are reviewed.
2.Effects of catalpol from Radix rehmanniae on proliferation,differentiation and matrix mineralization of MC3T3-E1 cells
Mishan WU ; Suzhi ZHAO ; En LI ; Xia BAI
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2010;26(4):509-513
Aim To investigate the effect of catalpol from Radix rehmanniae on the proliferation,differentiation and matrix mineralization of MC3T3-E1 cells in vitro.Methods Catalpol from Radix rehmanniae of different concentration preparations were extracted with ethanol(catalpol ethanol-extract),respectively.A mouse osteoblast cell line MC3T3-E1 was used to determine the potency of catalpol.MTT were applied to determine proliferation of the cell treated by catalpol at different concentrations.Differentiating effects of the catalpol with different concentrations in the cell were evaluated through the examinations of alkaline phosphatase(ALP)activities and bone gla protein(BGP)levels.Von kossa staining method was used to demonstrate the effects of the catalpol on calcification of the cells.Results Catalpol at concentration from 1×10~(-7) to 1×10~(-9) mol·L~(-1) for 24 hours and 48 hours effective promoted the proliferation of osteoblasts of MC3T3-E1 cells line.Catalpol at concentration from 1×10~(-5) to 1×10~(-6) mol·L~(-1) for 48 hours and 72 hours effective stimulated the activity of ALP of osteoblasts of MC3T3-E1 cells line.Catalpol at concentration from 1×10~(-5) to 1×10~(-6) mol·L~(-1) for 8 days and 12 days effective increased the synthesis and secretion of bone gla protein(BGP) of osteoblasts of MC3T3-E1 cells line.Catalpol at concentration from 1×10~(-5) to 1×10~(-6) mol·L~(-1) for 19 days effective increased the mineralized bone nodular structure number of osteoblasts of MC3T3-E1 cells line.Conclusion Catalpol could promote proliferation and differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells in vitro.Catalpol may be one of effective monomer of Radix rehmanniae on treatment of osteoporosis.
3.Effect of whole-process nursing intervention on comfort of patients undergoing radial artery puncture
Juan WU ; Ling XIA ; Zhifang CHEN ; Hongsheng ZHAO ; Zhongyong WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2009;25(18):3-5
Objective To study the effect of whole-process nursing intervention on comfort of patients undergoing radial artery puncture. Methods 100 patients with radial artery puncture from July, 2007 to June, 2008 were divided into the control group and the experimental group with 50 cases in each group accord-ing to time sequence. Routine whole nursing mode was used in the control group, the whole-process nursing intervention mode based upon routine nursing mode under the instruction of evidence-based method was used in the experimental group. Pain, psychological tensity, body numbness, success rate of radial artery puncture, patients' satisfaction degree were compared between the two groups. Results Every indexes of the experi-mental group were better than those of the control group. Conclusions The whole-process nursing interven-tion mode can promote the comfort degree of patients undergoing radial artery puncture.
4.Analysis of the outcomes of multi-spot medical practice trial in Kunming
Jing TAN ; Guoen LIU ; Hongyan WU ; Shaoyang ZHAO ; Jun XIA
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2012;28(4):241-245
Objective To accurately understand multi-spot medical practice in China and evaluate its effect.Methods Operation data of 2008 and 2009 were gathered from all medical institutions in Kunming to analyze the effect of the practice trial using the fixed effect model.Results Under control of such factors as the scale and type of the hospitals,clinic visits of the second certified hospital benefited by the practice increased by 14%than before,whereas the medical revenue of the institution increased by 29%.The effect proves more significant in terms of total clinic visits and medical revenues at level-1 and level-2 medical institutions.Conclusion Multi-spot medical practice in Kunming proves successful as it increased medical service supply and medical revenue,especially for level-1 and level-2 medical institutions.This effect possibly results from releasing high-level physicians down to lower-level institutions,helping these institutions to attract patients.
5.Study on green trade barriers of traditional Chinese medicine accessing international markets
Ping WU ; Xia ZHAO ; Qi LI ; Tonghua LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012;34(11):964-967
With the increasing trade amount of herbal medicine over the world,many foreign countries took non-tariff barriers such as technical regulations,technical standard and conformity assessment procedures,of which the most far-reaching impact of green trade barriers on the export of traditional Chinese medicine.We analyzed the three green trade barriers faced by the traditional Chinese medicine assessing international markets,and summarized the impacts of green trade barriers on the export of traditional Chinese medicine from the two aspects of positive and negative.In the end of this study,we came up with some strategies to deal with green trade barriers:to promote the establishment of standard system; to ensure the quality of traditional Chinese medicine products; to implement green production; to cultivate environmental awareness; to pursue international certification; and to enhance corporate brand image.
6.Study on policy and regulation of traditional Chinese medicine in Asian markets and its development countermeasures
Ping WU ; Xia ZHAO ; Qi LI ; Tonghua LIU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2012;34(9):775-778
We overviewed the policies and regulations of traditional Chinese medicine of main Asian countries and summarized current situation of policies and regulations of traditional Chinese medicine in Asian markets.After in-depth analysis,we found that the opportunities lied in high public awareness,some Asian countries establishing special traditional medicine management agencies,special Pharmacopoeia of traditional Chinese medicine in Japan and South Korea,and high degree of acupuncture legalization.At the same time,traditional Chinese medicine also faced with the challenges such as strict technical standard and TBT barriers.In the end of this paper,we came up with some development countermeasures when traditional Chinese medicine accessing Asian markets,such as improving technical standards,establishing an anti-technical barriers to trade service system,encouraging technological innovation,and strengthening domestic and international exchanges and cooperation.
7.Effect of tacrolimus on macrophage accumulation, proliferation and activation in the kidney of early diabetic rats
Shuangquan SU ; Li ZHAO ; Lin XIA ; Meifen HU ; Yonggui WU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2012;28(7):507-511
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of tacrolimus (FK506) on macrophage accumulation,proliferation and activation in the kidney of early diabetic rats and to explore its possible mechanism of renal protection.Methods Rats were randomly divided into control,model and tacrolimus groups.Diabetic model rats were induced with intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin.Tacrolimus(0.5 or 1.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1) was orally administered once a day for 4 weeks.Kidney weight index(KWI),24-h urinary albumin excretion rate(UAER) and creatinine clearance rate(Ccr) were measured.Kidney pathology was observed by light microscopy.ED-1,PCNAandiNOSpositivemacrophagesweredetectedbysingleanddoublestainingof immunohistochemistry.Results KWI increased in model group and was significantly reduced by tacrolimus treatment with 1.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 (P<0.05).UAER elevated in model group and was markedly attenuated by tacrolimus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 (P<0.05).Elevated glomerular volume of model rats was significantly decreased by tacrolimus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1 (P<0.05),and increased indices of tubulointerstitial injury were only ameliorated by 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1 tacrolimus(P<0.01).Marked accumulation of ED-1+ cells in diabetic kidney was found,which was not inhibited by tacrolimus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1.ED-1PCNA+ cells and ED-1+ iNOS+ cells were significantly elevated in kidneys of model group,while they were significantly inhibited by tacrohmus treatment with 0.5 and 1.0 mg·kg-1·d-1 (P<0.01).Conclusion Tacrolimus can ameliorate early renal injury of diabetic rats and its mechanism may be partly associated with the suppression of increased macrophages activation.
8.Research and Progress on Feed Phytase Reform by Protein Engineering
Hui CHEN ; Hong-Ning WANG ; Qi WU ; Hai-Xia ZHAO ;
Microbiology 1992;0(03):-
As a kind of additive in feed of monogastric animals, the application of natural phytase is limited due to its disadvantages. In this paper, the strategies of phytse reform was introduced. Furthermore, the research and progress on protein engineering of feed phytase was reviewed, including phytase over-expression, phytase thermostability, catalytic efficiency and optimum pH.
9.Effects of elderly patients with long-term use of proton pump inhibitors for osteoporosis
Liwei ZHAO ; Gaifang LIU ; Jing WU ; Xia MENG ; Xinying ZHU
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(13):1768-1769,1772
Objective To investigate the effect of long-term proton pump inhibitor on osteoporosis in elderly patients.Methods A total of 150 patients with peptic ulcer treated in our hospital from January 2011 to January 2015 were selected as the observation group.150 healthy subjects were selected as the control group.The age,height,body weight and PPI time of the two groups were recorded.The changes of bone mineral density before and after treatment were measured by bone mineral density analyzer,ineluding lumbar L1-4,radial density and ulna density.The changes of bone mineral density were observed and recorded in the observation group before treatment,six months,1 year and 2 years after treatment.Results After treatment,the levels of gastrin were significantly increased in the observation group,and the serum calcium concentration and bone mineral density were significantly decreased (P<0.05).The density of lumbar vertebrae,radius and ulna was significantly lower in observation group than those of control group (P<0.05).With the prolongation of PPIs,lumbar vertebrae,radius and ulna density in observation group showed a decreasing trend.Conclusion Long-term application of proton pump inhibitors in elderly patients can cause bone loss.