1.18F-FDG PET/CT features of spinal tuberculosis
Jinsong ZHENG ; Li MA ; Zheng FU ; Xianjun LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2016;36(2):151-155
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of 18F-FDG PET/CT features of spinal tuberculosis.Methods 18 F-FDG PET/CT imaging manifestation of 125 cases (70 males,55 females,average age 44.3 years) with osseous or mixed vertebra bone destruction from January 2006 to June 2014 were analyzed retrospectively.The patients included 32 cases with spinal tuberculosis (50 lesions,study group) and 93 cases with other diseases (150 lesions,control group).The corresponding FDG PET/CT features were analyzed by two classification logistic regression (Forward:LR),then FDG PET/CT features with statistical significance in diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis were obtained.The sensitivity and specificity of those FDG PET/CT features were calculated.Results Odds ratio (OR) of FDG PET/CT features with statistical significance in diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis from high to low were paraspinal cold abscess (20.790),cold zone(10.528),intervertebral disc involvement(5.394),continuous vertebral involvement(3.493).The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity were 22.0% (11/50),99.3% (149/150) forcold abscess,70.0% (35/50),90.0% (135/150) for cold zone,82.0% (41/50),83.0% (125/150) for intervertebral disc involvement,82.0% (41/50),78.0% (117/150) for continuous vertebral involvement,respectively.Spinal tuberculosis often had two or more signs.The continuous vertebral involvement + intervertebral disc involvement was most common,with the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of 78.0% (39/50) and 88.7% (133/150).The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of continuous vertebral involvement+intervertebral disc involvement+cold zone were 58.0% (29/50),96.0% (144/150),and those of four features conourrence were 14.0% (7/50),100% (150/150),respectively.Conclusion Regression analysis shows that FDG PET/CT features with statistical significance in diagnosis of spinal tuberculosis are paraspinal cold abscess,cold zone,intervertebral disc involvement,continuous vertebral involvement,which have high diagnostic sensitivity and specificity.
2.The study of childhood trauma experience and family environment with obsession
Huirong ZHENG ; Jinhua FU ; Lingjiang LI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2008;17(11):1004-1006
Objective This study aimed to explore the relationship between the traumatic experience in childhood and onset of obsession in adulthood,and the character of family environment of obsession patients.Methods Using Y-BOCS and CAT and FES-CV to evaluate 41 cases with OCD and 36 normal subjects respectively.Baaed on these scales,an edited interview schema for a semi-structured interview was choosed with both groups for 50 minutes respectively.Results ①Tbe whole score and scores of two subscales on punishment,negative-environment in CAT were all obviously higher in patients with obsession [(50.16± 21.03),(12.03±4.24),(19.77±9.74),for punishment:P<0.05,for others:P<0.01],and there were a significant difference in the two groups[(35.35±14.78),(9.92±2.51),(12.54±8.14)].The negative environment was chosen in regress equation,and could explain 14.67% of outcome of obsession. ②The scores of 4 ubacaies like cohesion,expressiveness,intellectual-cultural orientation,active-recreational orientation [(5.13±2.28),(4.10±2.12),(2.71±1.87),(2.52±2.34)] ,were all obviously lower than the normal control in FES-CV.While the subscore of conflict (5.03±2.21) was higher than the normal control(3.50±2.40),and all these differences were significant.When two factors of active-recreational orientation and cohesion in FES-CV were put into regression equation( R2 =0.2078 ,R2 =0.2784),they contribute 27.84% and the disease,and the active-recreational orientation factor can explain 20.78%.③The result of interview found significant difference between obsession groupand control group in parental personality,own personality,childhood experience,and family environment.Condusion The traumatic experience in childhood and unhealthy family environment do have association with onset and development of obsession,also they have a close relationship with the development of personality after adulthood.
3.Comparison of short-term clinical results between synchronous and staged bilateral total hip arthroplasty
Yuling LI ; Zheng FU ; Jian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2013;29(7):637-640
Objective To compare the clinical outcomes and safety of synchronous vs staged bilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA).Methods Fifty-eight cases (116 hip joints) undergone bilateral THA from January 2008 to January 2010 were reviewed retrospectively.Follow-up period was postoperative 2 years,including synchronous bilateral THA in 29 cases (synchronous group) and staged bilateral THA in 29 cases (staged group).The two patient groups were compared in aspects of total operation time,total amount of blood loss,total amount of blood transfusion,duration and cost of hospitalization,postoperative discrepancy in bilateral leg length,preoperative and postoperative function score and perioperative complications.Results During the follow-up,no complications of incision infection,deep vein thrombosis and prothesis dislocation or loosening were noted.And postoperative delirium symptoms occurred only in four cases (three in synchronous group and one in staged group).There were no statistical differences between synchronous group and staged group in aspects of total operating time [(117.9 ± 23.8) minutes vs (124.1 ± 18.8) minutes],total amount of blood loss [338.1 ml (180-720 ml) vs 303.9 ml (200-600 rnl)],total amount of blood transfusion [227.6 ml (0-800 ml) vs 189.7 ml (0-400 ml)],postoperative function score.However,differences of the following data were considered statistical significance between synchronous group and staged group:expense of hospitalization [9.5 ten thousand yuan (7.0-11.3 ten thousand yuan) vs 10.5 ten thousand yuan (8.8-11.0 ten thousand yuan)],length of hospitalization [(12.1 ±3.2) days vs (20.1 ±3.5) days],postoperative discrepancy in bilateral leg length [(0.11 ± 0.22) cm vs (0.42 ± 0.44) cm].Conclusions Synchronous bilateral THA is safe and feasible as far as the patients' physical condition is allowed,perioperative management is rational and physicians have mature surgical techniques.Moreover,it gains advantage over staged bilateral THA considering cost of hospitalization,length of hospitalization and postoperative discrepancy in bilateral leg.
4.Study on Quality Standard for Yangxue Anshen Pills
Zheng LI ; Xintong FU ; Xiaoqian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(07):-
Objective To improve the quality standard for Yangxue Anshen Pills. Method TLC was used to identify caulis spatholobi and herba ecliptae, and HPLC to determine the content of emodin. Results The TLC spots of caulis spatholobi and herba ecliptae were clear. The linear range of emodin was 0.009 92~ 0.124 0 ?g. The average recovery rate was 96.2%, and RSD was 1.1%. Conclusion The methods are simple and accurate, with good reproducity.
5.The establishment of pediatric reference intervals for creatine kinase-MB and troponin Ⅰ
Huaiyuan LI ; Limin JIANG ; Jianxin ZHENG ; Xuan SUN ; Qihua FU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2012;(12):1142-1145
Objective To establish the pediatric reference intervals for Troponin Ⅰ and Creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB).Methods Healthy children (223 boys and 162 girls) aged from 7 months to 12 years old were studied.Blood specimens were collected and centrifuged,all serum samples were kept refrigerated below-70 ℃.Troponin Ⅰ and CK-MB were measured on the UniCel DxI 800 immunoassay system (Beckman Coulter) on the same day.Nonparametric statistics was used to estimate the 99th percentile reference intervals.Results The children were divided into three groups (group A 128 cases; group B 128 cases;group C 129 cases) according to age.The upper reference limits for CK-MB were dependent of age,and the group A (7 months-1 years) was shown to be 13.41 μg/L,the group B (2-3 years) was shown to be 9.35 μg/L,the group C (4-12 years) was shown to be 5.48 μg/L.The upper reference limit for Troponin Ⅰ was independent of age or gender and shown to be 0.01 μg/L among 385 children.Conclusions Pediatric reference intervals for Troponin Ⅰ and CK-MB have been defined in healthy children at a relevant age group (7 months-12 years).It is effective for clinical diagnosis and treatment of myocardial damage for children by determining reference intervals for Troponin Ⅰ and CK-MB.
6.Progress in the ligands and their complex structures of farnesoid X receptor.
Weihu LI ; Jing FU ; Mingyue ZHENG ; Guixia LIU ; Yun TANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2012;47(6):704-15
Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) belongs to the nuclear receptor superfamily. It is highly related to the formation of metabolic syndrome and the glucose homeostasis, and therefore represents an important drug target against metabolic diseases and diabetes. In recent years, great progress has been made in the agonists, antagonists, and crystal structures of FXR. The diverse FXR ligands and their structure-activity relationship are reviewed in this article. The advances in the crystal structures of FXR in complex with different ligands are also introduced.
7.Development of dynamic management subsystem for medical equipment
Shouyong FU ; Jun ZHENG ; Xiankun ZHAO ; Chuiju WANG ; Jian LI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(08):-
With the approaches of lifecycle, structurizing and prototype applied, the dynamic management subsystem for medical equipment is developed, and thus the management level and economic benefit can be improved.
8.Effects of 5-azacytidine’s demethylation for P16 gene on the proliferation and apoptosis of hemangioma cell
Guili FU ; Yuanquan ZHENG ; Jingjing LU ; Meilian HUANG ; Yan LI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2014;37(4):15-18
Objective To study the effects of 5-azacytidine’s demethylation for P16 gene on hemangioma cell’s proliferation and apoptosis.Methods Bisulfite sequencing PCR was applied to detect P16 gene′s promoter methylation status in 5-azacytidine treated and untreated EOMA cell line.RT-PCR and western blot were used to detect the P16 gene mRNA and protein expressions.Flow cytometry was used to detect cell proliferation, cell cycle and cell apoptosis.The differences of P16 gene′s promoter methylation status,mRNA and protein expressions,cell proliferation,cell cycle and apoptosis in two groups were compared. Results The methylation rates in 1st and 13th CGs were 0%after 5-azacytidine treatment in EOMA hemangioma cell line,which were lower than in untreated cells.The mRNA and protein expressions increased after 5-azacytidine treatment,which were significantly higher than in untreated cells.The absorbance,S phase and G2/M phase and PI after 5-azacytidine treatment were lower than untreated cells,while the G0/G1 phase and apoptosis rates were higher.Conclusion The P16 gene promoter is hypermethylated in hemangioma cells with silent gene expressions.5-azacytidine could reverse P16 gene′s promoter methylation and silent gene expressions,which inhibit hemangioma cell’s proliferation and promote apoptosis.
9.The Dynamic Change of GPI-80 in Childhood Anaphylactoid Purpura
Junfen FU ; Yuwen DAI ; Li LIANG ; Hongqiang SHEN ; Min ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1994;0(06):-
Objective To analyze the relationship between dynamic change of GPI-80 and disease severity and prognosis of childhood anaphylactoid purpura. Methods Patients were collected and divided into three groups according to their clinical features: purpura group (purpura only), mixed group (purpura + arthritis + gastrointestinal bleeding) and nephritis group. There were 20 patients in each group. GPI-80 expression on the neutrophils was detected by flow cytometry during acute and regressive phases of the disease. GPI-80 expression was compared among different groups and different phases. Renal biopsies were performed in 20 nephritis patients. Results GPI-80 expression was significantly increased in all patient groups compared with that in the normal control (P 0.05). No significant difference of GPI-80 expression was found among 20 nephritis patients with different pathological patterns. Forty-two patients (10 in purpura group, 15 in mixed group, and 17 in nephritis groups) were followed up and GPI-80 expression was detected at the time of discharge and 2 weeks after discharge, the results showed that GPI-80 expression was decreased from 93.26% (?7.89%) at acute phase to 91.37% (?6.9%) at regressive phase with an average interval of 13.5 days. Most of them (35/42) further decreased to 38.44% (?7.8%) in 2 weeks after discharge. GPI-80 expression remained high in 7 patients for 2 weeks after discharge and relapsed in 5 patients within 1 month after discharge. Conclusions High GPI-80 expression is related to the severity of the disease. The decrease of GPI-80 takes place later than the improvement of clinical symptoms. Children with persistently high GPI-80 expression are likely to relapse. It seems that there is no correlation between GPI-80 expression and different pathological patterns of nephritis.
10.Benign Acanthosis Nigricans in Obese Children: An Indicator for High Risk of Diabetes
Junfen FU ; Li LIANG ; Guanping DONG ; Xiumin WANG ; Min ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2003;0(07):-
Objective To explore the relationship between obese children with benign acanthosis ni-gricans and insulin-resistant and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods Levels of glucose, insulin, and glucose/ insulin ratio were measured on fasting blood specimens, and anthropometric parameters including waist/hip ratio, fat mass, body fat percentage and body mass index were examined in 42 obese children with benign acanthosis nigricans, 60 cases of simple obesity and 20 healthy children controls. Glucose tolerance tests were performed in groups of obese children with benign acanthosis nigricans and simple obesity, respectively. Results Two of 42 obese children with benign acanthosis nigricans were diagnosed as type 2 diabetes mellitus. The rate of abnormal glucose tolerance and levels of blood sugar during 60 min and 120 min after glucose tolerance were significantly higher in acanthosis nigricans children than those in simple obesity (P