1.Anorexia of aging
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(4):513-518
Anorexia of aging is one of the common clinical geriatric syndrome in clinic, characterized by the persistent and significant decreasing of appetite and/or by reducing a food intake in the elderly, which can cause various adverse consequences and increase the morbidity and mortality.However, clinicians have insufficient understanding of anorexia in the elderly, and often regard the anorexia of aging as the normal phenomenon of aging and might ignore it.This article reviews the domestic and foreign relevant literatures on anorexia of aging.
2.Effect of isoflurane post-conditioning on expression of pro-apoptotic proteins in cortical neurons exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation and restoration in rats
Mengliang ZHENG ; Limin ZHANG ; Shiqiang SHAN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2014;34(12):1495-1497
Objective To evaluate the effect of isoflurane post-conditioningon the expression of pro apoptotic proteins in the conical neurons exposed to oxygen-glucose deprivation and restoration (OGD/R) in rats.Methods Primary cortical neurons isolated from male Sprague-Dawley rats (within 24h after birth),were cultured in vitro and inoculated in 6-well culture plate (2 ml/well) at a density of 1 × 106/ml.The cells were divided into 3 groups (n =12 each) using a random number table:control group(group C),OGD/R group,and isoflurane post-conditioning group (Ⅰ group).In OGD/R group,the cells were incubated in glucose-free BBS aerated with 95 % N2 for 30 min followed by restoration of 2-glucose supply for 1 h.At 24 h of incubation,the cells were collected for detection of neuronal apoptosis (.using Hoechst/PI staining),caspase-3 expression (by Western blot),expression of Bid,Bim and Puma mRNA (by PCR),and expression of Bid,Bim and Puma (by Western blot).Apoptosis rate was calculated.Results Compared with S group,the apoptosis rate was significantly increased,and the expression of caspase-3 and Bid,Bim and Puma mRNA and protein was upregulated in OGD/R group.The apoptosis rate and expression of caspase-3 and Bid,Bim and Puma mRNA and protein were significantly lower in Ⅰ group than in OGD/R group.Conclusion Isofluranepost-conditioning inhibits apoptosis in the cortical neurons exposed to OGD/R through down-regulating pm-apoptotic proteins in rats.
3.Strengthening the CCP Party building of public hospitals leveraging CCP Party building performance evalua-tion
Jiang WEI ; Haiou ZHANG ; Zheng SHAN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;(7):556-558
To meet the needs of serving the general strategy,the central work and hospital development,the CCP committee of Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals has innovated and improved the leadership of the CCP building,and promoted the model at public hospitals by formulating and announcing the Indicators System for Municipal Public Hospitals ’ Party Building Performance Evaluation.This implementation aims to to guide,regulate and encourage the CCP work,which proves effective enhancement of the CCP building in municipal hospitals in terms of quality,efficiency,and effectiveness.
4.A glycoprotein from plant(ZPP):study on tumor common antigen
Baoen SHAN ; Zhenhai ZHENG ; Zijie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(05):-
Objective:Tumor common antigen of an extract of plant and applying in early stage diagnosis for tumor were studied.Methods:Tumor cells and lymphocytes proliferate responses were determined by 3H-TdR intervening.Fresh tumor tissue from human transplant to mice,the survival rate of transplanted tumor was observed.DNA content of tumor cells was measured by flowcytometery.The chemical nature was analyzed by chromatography and measured by ultraviolet-spectrometer.Results:The extract of plant markedly stimulated the lymphocytes from tumor patients and atypical hyperplasia patient to proliferate,but failed to health persons(P
5.Study on hospital-acquired infections caused by invasive yeast in cancer patients
Ding LI ; Wenfang ZHANG ; Shan ZHENG ; Peng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(1):42-45
Objective To investigate the clinical distribution and drug-susceptibility characteristics of yeast speeies in tumor patients with invasive yeast infections in order to provide the gist for clinical therapy.Methods The medical records of 70 tumor patients with invasive yeast infections from January 2006 to December 2008 were collected.retrospectively.The relationship between different tumor types and invasive yeast infections was analyzed.The clinical distribution and drug-susceptibility characteristics of 70 isolates of yeast were investigated.Results The sites of invasive yeast infections were abdominal(32 cases),blood(18 cases),biliary(9 cases),central nervous system(6 cases)and chest infection(5 cases).respectively.The most common species causing the above infections was Candida albicans(34 isolates,48.6%).The mortality of invasive yeast infection was 15.7%.The main types of tumor in 70 patients with invasive yeast infections were pancreatic carcinoma(12 cases),stomach carcinoma(11 cases)and hepatocellular carcinoma(7 cases).No relationship was found between tumor types and yeast infections with different species(P=0.804,P>0.05).There were 18 patients with tumor metastasis.Among them.9 patients had yeast bloodstream infections and 6 with yeast abdominal infections.Yeast bloodstream infections were more likely to be found in patients with tumor metastasis(χ~2=5.357,P<0.05).Seventy isolates of yeasts were all sensitive to triazoles.The MIC values of amphotericin B aginst 6 isolates of Candida and 2 Laurent cryptococcal were 2μg/ml.Conclusion Patients with tumor metastasis should be paid more attention for yeast invasive infections.and triazoles kept activity against yeasts tested.
6.Fungi Distrubition and Drug-resistance in Tumor Patients with Fungi Infection
Ding LI ; Wenfang ZHANG ; Shan ZHENG ; Peng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(17):-
90%),but they had low susceptibility rate to itraconazole(70.62%-50.45%).CONCLUSIONS The main species of fungi isolated from clinic is Can albicans which is susceptible to antifungal agents.It is important to give active treatment and choose antifungal agents reasonably for improving the prognosis and reduce drug-resistant strains.
7.Comparison of intraocular pressure measured by Icare rebound tonometer and Goldmann applanation tonometer
He-zheng, ZHOU ; Shao-yang, ZHANG ; Wen-shan, JIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2011;29(5):456-459
Background As a new tonometer,it is necessary to assess the clinical value of Icare rebound tonometer.Objective This study was to compare the intraocular pressure(IOP)values measured by Icare with that measured by GAT,and discuss the clinical value of leare rebound tonometer. Methods IOP measurement was performed on 152 eyes of 78 subjects with suspicious glaucoma,glaucoma,refractive error and normal examinnee by Icare and GAT respectively.The Icare IOP was measured firstly and then the GAT IOP was carried out with the 3-or 5-minute interval.The IOP values were compared between Ieare and GAT.This study was approved by Ethic Committee of Wuhan General Hospital of Chinese PLA.Written informed consent was obtained from each subject prior to this study. Results The mean IOP values of Icare and GAT were(19.16±5.03)mmHg and(18.41±4.52)mmHg respectively.The differences between Icare IOP and CAT IOP were less than or equal to 1 mmHg in 96 of 105 eyes(63.2%).The positive correlation was found between the Icare IOP and GAT IOP(r=0.940,P<0.01).The Ieare IOP was lower than that of GAT when IOPIcare<16 mmHg,however,the IOP of Icare were higher when IOPIcare≥6 mmHg;the IOP of Icare were higher than that of GAT in the total CCT range.The correlation coefficients of IOP of Icare or CAT with CCT were 0.341(P<0.01)and 0.333(P<0.01),respectively. Conclusion Compared with GAT,Icare is more feasible in clinic because it is practicable and reliable.
8.Evaluation of the toxicity of a unitary package peracetic acid disinfectant in rats
Hongju DU ; Ling MA ; Shan ZHENG ; Jianzhong LIU ; Peng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2014;(10):12-17
Objective To evaluate the use safety of a unitary package peracetic acid ( PAA) disinfectant through acute and subacute toxicity experiments in rats.Methods This study was conducted according to the Technical Standard For disinfection ( Version 2002 ) .In the acute toxicity experiment, 60 healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into different groups of PAA given by single intragastric gavage.Symptoms of poisoning of the animals were observed to calculate the half lethal dose ( LD50 ) .In the subacute toxicity experiment, 40 healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into three dose groups and negative control group.The rats were given 33-342 mg/kg BW PAA for 28 days.At the end of test, the body weight, the organ-to-body weight ratio and the hematological and biochemical indices were determined, and pathological examination was performed.Results The acute oral LD50 of female rats was 1470 mg/kg BW, and the LD50 of male rats was 1710 mg/kg bw.The results of subacute toxicity test showed that the body weight, the organ-to-body weight ratio and the hematological and biochemical indices had no significant difference between the dose groups and control group.No obvious abnormality was observed in gross anatomy and histopathological examination.Conclusions The results of the acute toxicity test prove that PAA has a low toxicity level, and no significant subacute toxicity was observed at the exposure doses.
9.Clinicopathologic characteristics of eight patients with small cell carcinoma of the cervix
Min CHENG ; Lingying WU ; Ping BAI ; Rong ZHANG ; Shan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(3):189-192
Objective To investigate the clinicopathologic characteristics,therapy and prognostic factors of small cell carcinoma of the cervix.Methods Clinical and pathological data of eight patients were analyzed retrospectively.Results Eight patients all presented with symptoms of abnormal vaginal bleeding or postcoital spotting.One patient had stage Ⅰ b1 disease,2 had stage Ⅰ b2 disease.2 had stage Ⅱ b disease and 3 had stage Ⅲ b disease.Histopathologic findings showed the small tumor cells had scant cytoplasm,round nuclei,absence of nucleoli,and finely dispersed chromatin.Immunohistochemical findings were positive in 7 cases for neuron-specific enolase.Three patients with stage Ⅰ b disease and 1patient with stage Ⅲb disease underwent radical hysterectomy and postoperative chemotherapy.with or without radiotherapy,and the survival period was 64,22,14 and 6 months respectively.Two patients with stage Ⅱ b disease and 2 with stage Ⅲ b disease underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy,and the survival period was 25,9,10 and 5 months respectively.Conclusions Immunohistochemical analysis using several kinds of neuroendocrine markers is helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis in addition to focusing on characteristic histopathological features.It is necessary to use comprehensive treatment including surgery,chemotherapy and radiotherapy for patients with small cell carcinoma of the cervix.Chemotherapy may play an important role in the treatment.
10.miR-150 deletion affects breeding and hematologic parameters of mice
Quanhui ZHENG ; Feng TIAN ; Wenting LI ; Qiuru ZHANG ; Shan WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(10):1409-1412
Objective:To investigate the effect of miR-150 gene deletion on the breeding and hematologic parameters of mice. Methods:The nest litter size,wean rate and weight changes of miR-150 knock out (miR-150ko) and C57BL/6J mice were com-pared. The hematology indexes were analyzed by automated blood cell counter, the serum biochemical parameters were analyzed by automatic biochemical analyzer. Results:The nest litter size and wean rate of miR-150ko mice were significantly decreased compared with that of C57BL/6J mice. The number of total white blood cells,intermediate cells,neutrophils,and the percentage of neutrophils and intermediate cells were significantly increased in miR-150ko mice compared with that of C57BL/6J mice. However,the number and per-centage of platelets and lymphocytes decreased significantly in miR-150ko mice. In addition,the levels of serum glucose and TC were in-creased significantly in miR-150ko mice compared with that of C57BL/6J mice. Conclusion: miR-150 gene deletion impairs the breeding and has complex impact on hematologic parameters of mice.