1.The multidisciplinary treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer
China Oncology 2009;19(8):574-579
The prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer is dismal, especially at the advanced stage of the disease. Surgery is considered as the only curative treatment modality for pancreatic cancer;however, less than 20% of patients are candidates for curative surgical resection. Multidisciplinary management, including radiation therapy with concurrent chemotherapy, followed by systemic chemotherapy, is the treatment of choice for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. An early phase Ⅲ clinical trial conducted by GITSG (GI Tumor Study Group) has demonstrated a survival benefit for concurrent chemoradiation as compared to radiation alone in locally advanced disease. 5-FU,capacitabine and gemcitabine are the most investigated chemotherapy agents used with radiation. Currently thecombined use of gemcitabine and radiation therapy is under active investigation, and may provide substantial clinical advantage over other regimens. Multi-agent chemotherapy regimen used in concurrence with radiation has not demonstrated any significant effect but with severe toxicities. Conformal radiotherapy should be routinely used to treat locally advanced pancreatic cancer with doses of 45-50.4 Gy. The target of locally advanced pancreatic cancer is focussed on the gross tumor with safe margins. The use of IMRT is highly recommended for unresectable tumor, and makes further dose escalation possible.
2.Research and Analysis of 180 Package Inserts of Oral Chemical Prescription Drug
China Pharmacy 1991;0(01):-
OBJECTIVE:To probe into the quality of the package inserts of oral chemical drugs to lay a foundation for the further standardization of drug package inserts.METHODS:180 package inserts of oral chemical drugs current on market were selected and subjected to inspection in accordance with the Regulatory Guidelines for the Package Inserts of Drugs announced by SFDA as well as other related references to find out the problems existing in the package inserts,and a statistical analysis was conducted on the typical problems.RESULTS:Among the 180 package inserts,109(60.56%)had problems(totaled 167 defects)predominantly in drug name,storage,usage and dosage.CONCLUSION:It is urgent to improve the quality of the package inserts.
3. Influence of Qingdu capsule on pharmacokinetics of HAART drugs
Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2016;51(10):827-830
OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of Qingdu (QD) capsule on the pharmacokinetic of HAART. METHODS: The 36 SD rats were divided into 3 groups. Rats in Group HAART were given, using an intragastric gavage needle, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) containing zidovudine (AZT), 2',3'-dideoxy-3'-thiacytidine (3TC) and efavirenz (EFV). Group HAART+QD were given HAART and QD capsule simultaneously. Group HAART+QD (2 h interval) were given HAART and then given QD capsule 2 h later. Blood samples were collected at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 h. AZT, 3TC, and EFV concentrations were tested with high performapce liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS). Pharmacokinetic parameters were compared among different groups. RESULTS: The t1/2 of AZT were statistically different among the three groups (P<0.05), Group HAART+QD (2 h interval) had the lease t1/2 of AZT than the other two groups. There were no statistical differences among groups for the AUC0-12, tmax, ρmax and CL of AZT, and all five parameters of 3TC and EFV. CONCLUSION: QU doesn't show influence on pharmacokinetic parameters of AZT+3TC+EFV regimen, but intention should be paid to individual differences.
4.Progress in mechanisms of methamphetamine-induced dopaminergic neurotoxicity
Xiaofeng ZENG ; Gang LU ; Zhen LI
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 2010;25(1):33-36
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant of amphetamine type in the central nervous system (CNS),and recently it has become the major drugs of abuse.A lot of research results show that MA may induce dopaminergic neurotoxicity in the animal and human striatum.The mechanisms include effects on dopaminergic signaling and dopamine oxidation,glutamate induced excitotoxicity,oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokines,disruption of mitochondfia,apoptosis,activation of glial cells and hyperthermia.However the mechanisms by the MA-induced dopaminergic neurotoxicity are not completely understood.The paper reviewed recent progress of study on them to provide reference materials for related research.
5.Auditory Verbal Memory Test in Chinese Elderly
Qihao GUO ; Chuanzhen LU ; Zhen HONG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2001;15(1):13-15
Objective: To develop Auditory Verbal Memory Test (AVMT) suitable for Chinese elderly. Method:100 normal elderly and 22 patients with mild to moderate Alz heimer' s disease were evaluated by AVMT, mini mental state examination. 40 person randomly selected from the 100 sample were assessed in follow up by AVMT, Wechsler Memory Scale ( Chinese Revised Version), information and similaritias subtests of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Chinese Revised Version (WAIS- RC) . Results: The correlation between inter- raters was 0.99, test- retest reliability at 3 months interval were 0.87~0.94. Education was a prominent influence factor of memory and recognition of AVMT. There were significant correlation between third recall, short delayed recall and total scores of VMS- RC, between long delayed recall and verbal sceres of WAIS - RC. Semantic clustering strategy showed gradual strongly correlation with measures of recall ability in higher education group. Performance of Alzheimer group was poorer than that of matched normal control. Scores of long delayed re call differed most obviously in group comparison. Conclusion: AVMT had good reliability and validity
6.Interventional bronchoscopy for the management of airway complications following lung transplantation
Guochu LU ; Jingyu CHEN ; Mingfeng ZHEN
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2005;0(08):-
Objective To assess the efficacy of interventional bronchoscopic techniques used to treat stenosis of bronchial anastomosis after lung transplantation.Methods A retrospective study of 24 cases who underwent lung transplantation from September 2003 to August 2005 in our Unit was done. All recipients were subjected to surveillance bronchoscopy with biopsy at predetermined intervals and when clinically indicated. Endobronchial electrocauterization with microwave therapy apparatus and endobronchial electrocoagulation with high-frequency electrotome were performed for the management of bronchial stenosis or granuloma formation.Results There were 2 of 24 recipients (2/24,8.3 %) with stenosis of bronchial anastomosis. Airway stenosis appeared in 3 of 28 anastomoses (3/28,10.7 %): 2 on the left and 1 on the right. These patients with airway stenosis responded to interventional bronchoscopy,and their respiratory function was improved significantly.Conclusions Despite the improvements in surgical technique and immunosuppression strategies,a small number of patients still had airway complications after lung transplantation. Interventional bronchoscopic techniques,i.e. endobronchial electrocauterization with microwave therapy apparatus and endobronchial electrocoagulation with high-frequency electrotome will be effective in the treatment of airway complications after lung transplantation and with good response in respiratory function.
7.Quantification of vascularization within spherical porous ?-TCP scaffold in vivo
Chao MA ; Zhen WANG ; Jianxi LU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(10):-
[Objective]To explore the vascularization within spherical porous ?-TCP scaffolds in vivo.[Method]Thirty adult rabbits were selected and divided into 5 groups randomly.Spherical porous ?-TCP scaffolds(the diameter was 2 cm,the pore size was 500~600?m,the interconnection size was 110~120 ?m) were harvested at 1,2,4,8 and 12 weeks after embedded into muscle-fascia lumbodorsalis pouches in each rabbit separately,in order to observe the vascularization by means of morphological and quantificational analysis.[Result]No vessel was detected at one week after surgery,and only a few immature vascular buds could be seen at the 2nd week.The first vascularization peak could be observed at 4 weeks,characterized by the growth of quantity of new blood vessels(P0.05).[Conclusion]The process of vascularization comprises two phases,the quantity increasing in the early stage and the quality enhancing in the later stage.The special architecture and biodegradation characters of scaffolds could influence the vascularization.
8.Application of Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test in Chinese Normal Old People
Qihao GUO ; Chuanzhen LU ; Zhen HONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology 2000;0(04):-
Objective: To evaluate the applicability, reliability and validity of the Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (CFT)in Chinese normal elderly. Methods: A total of 111 normal elderly were assessed by the CFT (Form A) and the mini-mental state examination (MMSE). Among these subjects, 40 were also administered the CFT (Form B), the Block Design and the Visual Reproduction tests. Results: No significant difference was found between CFT (Form A) and CFT (Form B) with respect to copy, delayed recall and recognition. Recall performance was related to copying strategy and level of organization. Details of accuracy and their respective placement were evaluated in both copy and delayed recall trials for CFT (Form A). Conclusion: As a measure for visual-spatial constructional ability and visual memory, the CFT (Form A & B) was assessed to be psychometrically reliable and valid to be used in normal Chinese elderly.
9.Nicergoline in treatment of vascular dementia: a consecutive,multicenter,double-blind clinical trial
Jiahong LU ; Chuanzhen L ; Zhen HONG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2001;0(02):-
Objective To test the efficacy and safety of nicergoline in treatment of vascular dementia patients with mild or moderate cognitive impairment. Methods A multicenter,double blind,randomized,efficient drug controlled clinical trial was carried out All the subjects met the DSM-Ⅲ criteria for vascular dementia We used MMSE and WMS as main assessing items and ADL,CGI as secondary assessing items. Results 103 subjects were assessed MMSE were raised in both groups after the treatment and more obvious in nicergoline group than in anecetan group (1 62?2 33 and 2 88?2 85 respectively) WMS raised in nicergoline group (5 04?10 61),but not in anecetan group (1 98?9 49) ADL and CGI (SI) showed decreased scores in both groups Total efficiency of nicergoline was 80 0% and of anecetan was 56 6%. Conclusions Nicergoline was an effective drug in treatment of vascular dementia and more effective than anecetan Using nicergoline 60 mg per day was safe
10.The difference In intrapuimonary shunt during one-lung ventilation under general anesthesia with isoflurane or propofol-remifentanil
Zhen SUN ; Shengwu YOU ; Jing LU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 1995;0(02):-
Objective To determine if propofol-remifentanil and isoflurane have any different effects on intrapulmonary shunt during one-lung ventilation (OLV). Methods Twenty-four ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients (18 male, 6 female) aged 42-69 yr undergoing radical esophagus cancer resection via left thoracotomy were randomly divided into 2 equal groups ( n = 8 each) : propofol group (Pro) and isoflurane group (Iso) . The preoperative lung function was normal in both groups. The patients were premedicated with intramuscular diazepam 10 mg and atropine 0.5 mg. Radial artery was cannulated and S-G catheter was placed via right internal jugular vein in pulmonary artery. Anesthesia was induced with propofol 1.5-2.0 mg?kg-1, fentanyl 4 ?g?kg-1 and succinylcholine 1.5 mg?kg-1 and maintained with TCI of propofol and remifentanil (target plasma concentration was set at 3.2 ?g?ml-1 and 4.5 ng?ml-1 ) or isoflurane inhalation ( end- tidal isoflurane concentration = 1.5% -2.5 % ) and intermittent i. v. boluses of fentanyl. The patients were mechanically ventilated after endobronchial intubation with double-lumen tube (VT = 8-10 ml, RR= 10-12 bpm, I:E = 1:2) . During OLV VT was reduced to 6-8 ml and RR increased to 14-16 bpm.PaCO2 was maintained at 35-45 mm Hg. ECG, HR, MAP, SpO2, auditory-evoked potential index (AAI), cardiac index (CI), airway pressure and end-tidal isoflurane concentration were continuously monitored during operation. Blood samples were taken from radial artery and pulmonary artery at 10 min after S-G catheter placement (T0, baseline) at 10 min bilateral ventilation (in right lateral position) (T1) at 15, 30, 60, 90 min of OLV (T2-5) for measurement of blood gases and calculation of Qs/Qt.Results The two groups were comparable with respect to age, M/F ratio, body weight and preoperative lung function. AAI was below 30 during operation and PaCO2 and pH were within normal range in both groups. Qs/Qt was significantly increased while PaO2 was significantly decreased during operation (from T1 to T5 ) as compared to baseline values (T0) but Qs/Qt was gradually decreasing while PaO2 was gradually increasing from T2-5 in both groups. Qs/Qt was significantly lower in Pro group than in Iso group at each interval (T2-5) but there was no significant difference in PaO2 at T2-5 between the two groups. Conclusion There is less intrapulmonary shunt during OLV under general anesthesia with propofol-remifentanil than with isoflurane but the difference is not significant enough to affect PaO2.