1.Application Prospect of EPR System in Total Cost Accounting of Hospitals
Jin ZHANG ; Tianrong ZHENG ; Jianfen FANG
Chinese Health Economics 2013;(9):93-94
The cost accounting plays central role in enhancing financial management in the hospital. With the increasing hospital competition, conventional model of cost accounting is changing, and gradually replaced with a novel model of cost accounting-total cost accounting. With the wide spread of total cost accounting in all hospitals, it is found that the general operation of hospitals is limited by the original HIS information system. EPR system feathered with the advanced data administration and potent function of financial analysis holding promise in adoption and acceptance by hospitals, serving as information collector and analyzer following HIS system.
2.Mesenchymal stem cells-based cancer therapies
Jie ZHANG ; Lin FANG ; Junnian ZHENG
Journal of International Oncology 2015;(8):612-615
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)have inherent tumor-trophic migratory properties and low immunogenicity,which allow them to serve as vehicles for delivering effective,targeted therapy to tumors.MSC plays an anti-tumor role by releasing some cytokines,which can be strengthened by oncolytic virus,antiangio-genesis agent,tumor necrosis factor guided apoptosis ligand,IL,IFN and pro-drug.In addition,there are some advantages in combination treatment of MSC and others therapies.
3.The phenotypes of a hypercholesterolemia family with low density lipoprotein receptor exon 13 A606T mutation
Xinyao CHENG ; Xiaohuan CHENG ; Yin ZHANG ; Fang ZHENG ; Aili WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2012;51(9):680-682
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical phenotypes of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) caused by exon 13 A606T mutation in low deusity lipoprotein receptor.MethodsClinical data of the suffered family were collected and analyzed,as well as measurement of perivascular intima-medial thickness and follow-mediated-dilation function by ultrasonography.ResultsThere were totally 11 sufferers including 4 males and 9 females,aged 8-90 years,with 2 homozygotes and 9 heterozygotes.Among them, one homozygote showed angina pectoris and hematuria,both homozygotes had skin xanthomata.TC,TG,LDL-C and HDL-C were(7.39 ± 1.30) mmol/L,(0.93 ± 0.36) mmol/L,( 11.76 ± 1.10) mmol/L and ( 1.22 ±0.17) mmol/L,respectively.The left/right sided intima-medial thickness of the common,internal,external and bulb carotid artery were ( 1.15 ±0.45) mm/( 1.30 ±0.60) mm,(0.82 ±0.30) mm/( 1.00 -0.66)mm,(0.77 ±0.28) mm/(0.78 ±0.30) mm and ( 1.40 ±0.59) mm/( 1.46 ±0.71 ) mm respectively.The brachial artery flow mediated dilation rate was (4.85 ±4.80)%.Echocardiography revealed 2 patients with cardiac valvular disease and 3 with atrium septum aneurysm. ConclusionFH patients show a variety of phenotypes incuding extraordinary hypercholesterolemia,subcutaneous xanthomata and premature coronary heart disease.
4.Interference of alkaline phosphatase on clinical cardiac troponin Ⅰ assay
Zejin LIU ; Fang ZHENG ; Zhenlu ZHANG ; Qingkun FAN ; Chun WANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2010;33(9):831-833
Objective To evaluate the interference of ALP on cTnI assays. Methods One normal mixed plasma sample and 2 abnormal mixed plasma samples with different cTnI levels were prepared, and then divided them into 8 groups respectively. One group was randomly chosen as control while different amounts of ALP were added into the other seven groups. The concentrations of cTnI and ALP in each plasma portion were detected by ACCESS2 (Beckman-Coulter, Inc ) and AXSYM (Abbott Laboratories )separately. The results of the seven tested groups were then compared with those of the control, so as to evaluate whether ALP could interfere with the cTnI assay. Results When the chemiluminescent Access cTnI assay was carried out for detection of normal plasma, the concentration of ALP was up to 3 716 U/L and did not interfere with the test results of cTnI [(0. 04 ±0.01) μg/L] compared with those of the control portion [(0. 04 ± 0. 01 ) μg/L] (t = 0. 40, P > 0. 05 ). Once the concentration of ALP went beyond 917 U/L, the AXSYM cTnI assay results [( 0.08 ± 0. 01 ) μg/L] were higher than those of the normal control ( t =-4. 89, P<0. 01 ); When the concentration of ALP was up to 3 534 U/L, the test results of abnormal plasma cTnI detected by the Access assay [( 13.41 ±0. 17) μg/L] did not show significant differences from those of the control [(13.48±0.16) μg/L] (t=0. 52,P>0.05).Conclusions High concentration ofALP did not interfere with the Access cTnI assay or lead to false positive results. However, the high level of ALP( > 917 U/L) could interfere with the AXSYM cTnI assay and cause a false positive result.
7.Effects of selenium enriched Spirulina platensis on antioxidation and regeneration of rat hepatocytes after hepatectomy
Feng HUANG ; Zhi HUANG ; Fang YANG ; Wenjie ZHENG ; Xiaolin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 1993;0(01):-
Objective To explore the effects of selenium enriched Spirulina platensis(Se-SP) on(antioxidation) and regeneration of rat hepatocytes after partial hepatectomy.Methods Sixty-seven percent(hepatectomy) was performed in rats after high dose(H) and low dose(L) Se-SP was given via gastric tube for 7 days.Then selenium(Se),glutathione peroxidase(GPx),superoxide dismutase(SOD) and(malondiaoldehyde)(MDA) in hepatocytes were determined.The results were compared with normal saline(giving) via gastric tube before hepatectomy(C) and sham operation(S) groups.Hepatocytes were obtained(before) operation and 24h after operation,and the expression index of proliferating cell nuclear antigen((PCNA)) in hepatocytes was detected by immunohistochemistry,and the DNA damage of hepatocytes induced by peroxide was analyzed by comet assay.Results After partial hepatectomy,Se content,GPx and SOD(activity),and PCNA expression index were obviously higher(P
8.The clinical effects of Atorvastatin versus Simvastatin on levels of serum lipid, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and ventricular remodeling in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Fang LU ; Junling ZHANG ; Lina MOU ; Yong LI ; Qun ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(6):647-649
Objective To explore the effects of Atorvastatin and Simvastatin on serum levels of lipid,high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs CRP)and ventricular remodeling in patients with acute coronary syndromes(ACS).Methods In this prospective study,96 patients with acute coronary syndrome were admitted in our hospital from December 2014 to September 2016.In the prospectively study,they were randomized into Atorvastatin group(Atorvastatin 20 mg daily,n =48) and Simvastatin group(Simvastatin 40 mg daily,n=48),and serum levels of hs CRP,lipids and changes in myocardial function were detected and compared between two groups before and after treatment.Results The serum levels of hs-CRP and lipids were significantly lower in Atorvastatin group than in Simvastatin group at 8 weeks after treatment(P<0.05).At the end of the treatment,the levels of left ventricular reject fraction and left ventricular end-diastolic volume index were improved (all P < 0.05) in two groups,but significantly higher in Atorvastatin group [(44.8 ± 6.3) % and (62.7 ± 10.4)] than in Simvastatin group [(48.9 ± 6.9) % and (67.9 ± 10.5) respectively,all P < 0.05).Conclusions Simvastatin and Atorvastatin can effectively promote the decrease in levels of blood lipids and inflammatory reaction,and help to improve the myocardial function in patients with acute coronary syndrome,but Atorvastatin effects are more significant.
9.Correlation between the uncertainty in illnessand social support in elderly patients with prediabetes
Jiangnan ZHAO ; Wei ZHENG ; Meng SUN ; Fang YU ; Lixia ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(9):965-968
Objective To investigate the level of uncertainty of illness and social support state in patients with prediabetes,and to discuss the correlation between the two.Methods 243 cases with prediabetes were analyzed by Uncertainty in Illness Scale and Social Support Rating Scale.Results There was a middle uncertainty in the elderly patients with prediabetes.The objective support,sabjective support,social support utilization degree and social support score were negatively related to the complexity of uncertainty(r--0.419,-0.433,-0.390 and-0.421,respectively,all P< 0.05).Conclusions Medical staff should evaluate the uncertainty in illness in elderly patients with prediabetes and conduct nursing intervention accordingly,in order to reduce the uncertainty,increase social support,and ultimately improve the quality of life.
10.Relationship between apolipoprotein E gene polymorphism and cerebral infarction patients with different gender and etiological typing
Yanhong ZHANG ; Lei ZHU ; Dejun ZHENG ; Jinyao PAN ; Jianzhi FANG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2014;(6):305-310
Objective To investigate the relationship between apolipoprotein E ( ApoE ) gene polymorphism and cerebral infarction patients with different gender and etiological typing. Methods A total of 91 patients with cerebral infarction aged≥60 years ( cerebral infarction group) were enrolled. They were divided into either a large artery atherosclerotic (LAA) stroke group (n=37) or a small artery occlusion (SAO) stroke group (n=54) according to the Trial of Org 10172 in acute stroke treatment (TOAST) classification. A total of 105 age-,sex-,and residence-matched healthy subjects were enrolled as controls. A Nested Allele-Specific Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Method was used to detect the ApoE gene polymorphism. The ApoE gene polymorphism of cerebral infarction of different gender and etiological typing were compared. Results ( 1 ) ApoE Genotypes of E2/2, E2/3, E2/4, E3/3, and E3/4 were detected,but the ApoE E4/4 was not detected. (2) There were no significant differences in the frequencies of ApoE genotypes and each gene carrier frequency between the cerebral infarction group and the control group (all P>0. 05). There was significant difference in ApoE genotype frequencies and each gene carrier frequency of the males between the cerebral infarction group and the control group (P<0. 01,P<0. 05). Both the E3/3 genotype frequency (56. 1%) and ε3 carrier frequency (78. 0%) of the cerebral infarction group were lower than the males of the control group ( 79. 2% and 89. 6% respectively );both the E3/4 genotype frequency (31. 7%) and ε4 carrier frequency (15. 9%) were higher than the control group (7. 5% and 3. 8%respectively). There was no significant differences in the ApoE genotype frequency and gene carrier frequency in female participants between the two groups (all P>0. 05). (3) There were no significant differences in the ApoE genotype frequency and gene carrier frequency among the LAA,SAO,and control groups. There was significant difference in the ApoE genotype frequency and gene carrier frequency in males between the LAA group and the control group (P>0. 01);the genotype frequencies of E2/3 and E3/E3 (6. 7% and 46. 7%),ε2,as well as theε3 carrier frequency (3. 3% and 73. 3%) of LAA were lower than those of the control group (13. 2%,79. 2%,6. 6%,and 89. 6%,respectively);the E3/4 genotype frequency andε4 carrier frequency of the LAA subtype were 46. 7% and 23. 3% respectively. They were all higher than 7. 5% and 3. 8% in the control group. However,there were no significant differences in males among the SAO group,the control group,and the 3 groups of females ( the LAA subtype,SAO subtypes,and the control group) (P>0. 05). Conclusion ε4 gene may be a risk factor for LAA in males. The association of ApoE gene polymorphism with cerebral infarction in females is not found.