1.Incidence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and relevant factors associated with dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with coronary heart disease
Jun YANG ; Feng LING ; Zhaocai ZHANG ; Yiyang DAI ; Caiya ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2011;20(11):1183-1186
Objective To investigate the incidence and relevant factors of upper gastrointestinal bleeding(UGB)in patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)undergoing dual antiplatelet therapy(DAT)with aspirin plus clopidogrel.Methods A total of 391 CHD patients treated with aspirin plus clopidogrel (DAT group)and 502 control CHD patients receiving single antiplatelet therapy(SAT)with aspirin or clopidogrel(SAT group)were enrolled.The incidence and relevant factors associated with UGB were retrospectively analyzed in both groups of patients.Data were analyzed with Chi-square test and logistic regression by using SAS software version 9.0.Results The incidence of UGB in DAT group was significantly higher compared with SAT group(7.1% vs.3.4%,P < 0.01).The factors,including DAT,age over 65 years,medication duration over 3 months and previous digestive diseases increased the risk of UGB in CHD patients(P < 0.05),while the use of PPIs(proton-pump inhibitors)or gastric mucosal protectives lowered the risk of UGB(OR:0.415,95% CI 0.226 ~ 0.762,P =0.0035).Conclusions DAT can significantly increase the risk of UGB.UGB can be increased in elderly CHD patients and those with long-term medication and previous digestive diseases.Utility of PPIs or gastric mucosal protectives can effectively lower the incidence of UGB.
2.Investigation on schistosome infection and KAP about schistosomiasis control among boatmen in Weishan Lake region, Shandong Province
Yongbin WANG ; Feng MIAO ; Qingkuan WEI ; Zhaoyi FU ; Changlei ZHAO ; Xixin CHEN ; Xin LIU ; Yunhong YIN ; Changjun MA ; Zhongxue ZHANG ; Zhaocai FANG ; Juan WANG ; Changyin WEI
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2009;21(6):544-546
To understand the possibility of schistosomiasis transmission on the East Route Project of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, a survey of endemic status of schistosomiasis in Weishan Lake area was conducted. A cluster sampling of 2086 boatmen were screened with DDIA Kit, and the positive ones were examined with Kato-Katz technique. Meanwhile, a questionnaire survey about schistosomiasis control was carried out to collect the data about the boatmen's general information and knowledge , attitude and practice (KAP). The results showed there were no schistosomiasis patients. However, there exist potential risk factors for schistosomiasis transmission because of the bad hygiene habits and the poor knowledge of schistosomiasis prevention in boatmen.
3.Assessment of 3D-printed tissue compensators for superficial tumor X-ray radiation compensation
Shiyu SHANG ; Xianshu GAO ; Feng LYU ; Yan GAO ; Zhaocai SHANG ; Xueying REN ; Jiayan CHEN ; Peilin LIU ; Min ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2023;43(7):518-523
Objective:To investigate the advantage of three dimensional(3D)-printed tissue compensators in radiotherapy for superficial tumors at irregular sites.Methods:A subcutaneous xenograft model of prostate cancer in nude mice was established. Mice were randomly divided into no tissue compensator group( n=6), common tissue compensator group( n=6), and 3D-printed tissue compensator group( n=6). Computed tomography (CT) images of nude mice in the 3D-printed tissue compensator group were acquired. Compensator models were made using polylactic acid, and material properties were evaluated by measuring electron density. CT positioning images of the three groups after covering the corresponding tissue compensators were acquired to delineate the gross tumor volume (GTV). Nude mice in the three groups were irradiated with 6 MV X-rays at the prescribed dose. The prescribed dose for the three groups was 1 500 cGy. The dose distribution in the GTV of the three groups was calculated and compared using the analytical anisotropic algorithm in the Eclipse 13.5 treatment planning system. The metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor was used to verify the actual dose received on the skin surface of nude mice. Results:The air gap in the 3D-printed tissue compensator group and the common tissue compensator group was 0.20±0.07 and 0.37±0.07 cm 3, respectively ( t=4.02, P<0.01). For the no tissue compensator group, common tissue compensator group, and 3D-printed tissue compensator group, the D95% in the target volume was (1 188.58±92.21), (1 369.90±146.23), and (1 440.29±45.78) cGy, respectively ( F=9.49, P<0.01). D98% was (1 080.13±88.30), (1 302.76±158.43), and (1 360.23±48.71) cGy, respectively ( F=11.17, P<0.01). Dmean was (1 549.08±44.22), (1 593.05±65.40), and (1 638.87±40.83) cGy, respectively ( F=4.59, P<0.05). The measured superficial dose was (626.03±26.75), (1 259.83±71.94), and (1 435.30±67.22) cGy, respectively ( F=263.20, P<0.001). The percentage variation in tumor volume growth after radiation was not significantly different between the common tissue compensator group and the 3D-printed tissue compensator group ( P>0.05). Conclusions:3D-printed tissue compensators fit well to the body surface, which reduces air gaps, effectively increases the dose on the body surface near the target volume, and provides ideas for radiotherapy for superficial tumors at some irregular sites.
4.Structural and biochemical studies of RIG-I antiviral signaling.
Miao FENG ; Zhanyu DING ; Liang XU ; Liangliang KONG ; Wenjia WANG ; Shi JIAO ; Zhubing SHI ; Mark I GREENE ; Yao CONG ; Zhaocai ZHOU
Protein & Cell 2013;4(2):142-154
Retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) is an important pattern recognition receptor that detects viral RNA and triggers the production of type-I interferons through the downstream adaptor MAVS (also called IPS-1, CARDIF, or VISA). A series of structural studies have elaborated some of the mechanisms of dsRNA recognition and activation of RIG-I. Recent studies have proposed that K63-linked ubiquitination of, or unanchored K63-linked polyubiquitin binding to RIG-I positively regulates MAVS-mediated antiviral signaling. Conversely phosphorylation of RIG-I appears to play an inhibitory role in controlling RIG-I antiviral signal transduction. Here we performed a combined structural and biochemical study to further define the regulatory features of RIG-I signaling. ATP and dsRNA binding triggered dimerization of RIG-I with conformational rearrangements of the tandem CARD domains. Full length RIG-I appeared to form a complex with dsRNA in a 2:2 molar ratio. Compared with the previously reported crystal structures of RIG-I in inactive state, our electron microscopic structure of full length RIG-I in complex with blunt-ended dsRNA, for the first time, revealed an exposed active conformation of the CARD domains. Moreover, we found that purified recombinant RIG-I proteins could bind to the CARD domain of MAVS independently of dsRNA, while S8E and T170E phosphorylation-mimicking mutants of RIG-I were defective in binding E3 ligase TRIM25, unanchored K63-linked polyubiquitin, and MAVS regardless of dsRNA. These findings suggested that phosphorylation of RIG inhibited downstream signaling by impairing RIG-I binding with polyubiquitin and its interaction with MAVS.
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5.Comparison the efficacy of minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery in the treatment of multiple benign mammary lumps
Zhaocai YIN ; Zhenyu MEI ; Yong SHENG ; Jianping CHEN ; Wanjun ZHAO ; Qin LI ; Huijun FENG ; Zhongbing SHEN ; Hui PENG
International Journal of Surgery 2019;46(5):329-333
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery in the treatment of multiple benign mammary lumps.Methods A retrospective study was conducted to select 158 patients with multiple benign breast masses admitted to Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College from July 2016 to February 2018,all of them were female,average age was (28.3 ± 6.6) years old,range from 19 to 51 years old.The patients were divided into minimally invasive group (n =122) and traditional group (n =36) according to different surgical methods.The minimally invasive group was treated by minimally invasive rotary excision,while the traditional group was treated by traditional surgery.The operation time,number of incisions,average length of incisions,cumulative length of incisions and healing time of incisions were compared between the two groups.The incidence of local hematoma,local infection,breast deformity and local residual were compared after operation,and the satisfaction of the two groups was aslo compared.Normal distribution measurements were expressed by mean ± standard deviation (Mean ± SD),independent sample t test was used for inter-group comparison;non-normal distribution measurements were expressed by median (quartile spacing) [M(P25,P75)],Mann-Whitney U test was used for inter-group comparison.Chi-square test or Fisher exact probability test was used to compare the count data between the two groups.Results As compared to the traditional group,the minimally invasive group had shorter operation time (20.0 min vs 40.0 min,Z =-8.590,P < 0.001),less number of incisions (1.0 vs 2.0,Z =-4.423,P <0.001),smaller average surgical incision length (3.8 mm vs 35.5 mm,Z =-9.211,P < 0.001),smaller cumulative surgical incision length (4.0 mm vs 67.2 mm,Z =-9.130,P < 0.001),quicker postoperative recovery (4.0 d vs 7.0 d,Z =-9.334,P < 0.001).There were no significant differences between the two groups in incidence of postoperative hematoma (4.1% vs 2.8%,x2 =0.000,P =1.000),incidence of infection (0 vs 2.8%,P =0.228),incidence of postoperative breast shape change (1.6% vs 2.8%,x2 =0.000,P =1.000),and incidence of residual (0.8% vs 0,P =1.000).Psychological satisfaction of patients in minimally invasive group (95.1%) was significantly higher than that in traditional group (58.3%),the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001).Conclusions Compared with traditional surgery,the application of minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of multiple benign mammary lumps has many advantages,such as shorter operation time,less number of incisions,smaller surgical incision length,quicker postoperative recovery and higher satisfaction of patients after operation.It has not significantly increased postoperative complications.It is worthy of clinical application and promotion.
6.Research progress in the relationship between intestinal microecology and pediatric diseases
Ruishi LI ; Zekun WANG ; Yuhui WEI ; Zhaocai FENG ; Mengqian ZHANG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2021;44(5):412-417
Children have unique physiological and pathological characteristics, and their various system diseases are closely related to immune function, such as respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, endocrine system, etc. These correlations are directly or indirectly related to the intestinal micro-ecosystem. In recent years, more and more study results show that as a major component of the human micro-ecosystem, the intestinal micro-ecosystem plays a decisive role in the important physiological functions of children such as immunity, metabolism, nutrition, etc. Children's intestinal micro-ecosystem is also associated with the treatment and prognosis of infectious diseases, chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases, allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases and metabolic diseases. In this paper, the related research of intestinal micro-ecology and some common diseases in pediatrics were summarized and discussed, the correlation between intestinal micro-ecology and pediatric diseases were deeply analyzed, in order to further understand the potential pathogenesis of pediatric diseases, and to provide new ideas for guiding the clinical treatment and long-term rehabilitation.
7.Clinical observation of "regulating abdomen and dredging collaterals" rehabilitation technology in the treatment of global developmental delay
Ruishi LI ; Min LI ; Si HE ; Zekun WANG ; Zhaocai FENG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2022;45(2):142-146
Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of the rehabilitation technique of "regulating abdomen and dredging collaterals" in the treatment of children with global developmental delay (GDD), and to provide clinical experience and basis for promoting the rehabilitation treatment of GDD.Methods:Eighty-two children with GDD were selected and divided equally into the control and the treatment group according to the random number table method. The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment, and the treatment group received "regulating abdomen and dredging collaterals" rehabilitation treatment on the basis of the conventional rehabilitation treatment. The duration of treatment for both groups was 5 times a week for 3 months. The developmental quotient (DQ) of the children in both groups was recorded using the Geselll Developmental Scale as an assessment tool to observe the scores of the five functional areas, i.e. gross motor, fine motor, language, adaptive, and personal-social.Results:At the end of the treatment, the DQ values of the children in both groups improved significantly in each energy area (all P<0.05). The treatment group outperformed the control group in terms of total effective rate and gross motor, language, and adaptability (all P<0.05), while the differences between the two groups in fine motor and personal-social energy areas were not statistically significant (all P>0.05). Conclusions:The "regulating abdomen and dredging collaterals" rehabilitation technique is clinically effective in the treatment of GDD, with significant improvement in gross motor, language, and adaptive energy areas.