2.Advantages and Disadvantages of the X-ray and Ultrasound Examination for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Lina ZHANG ; Shu LI ; Xinyu ZHENG ; Ke XU
Journal of China Medical University 2010;(6):485-486
Objective To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the mammography and ultrasound examination for breast cancer diagnosis.Methods Totally 84 breast cancer patients enrolled in our study.All of the patients underwent mammography before surgery,and 69 of them received both mammography and ultrasound examination.The data were studied retrospectively.Results 84 foci were found totally on mammography and were all diagnosed above ACR BIRAD grade 4 by X-ray.Two of the 13 cases smaller than 2 cm in diameter were diagnosed as grade 3 by ultrasound.Eleven cases with microcalcification were diagnosed as grade 2(1case)and 3(1case)by ultrasound.Only 1 of the 6 cases shown as distortion was diagnosed as 5 by ultrasound.Conclusion X-ray has the superiority to ultrasound for distortion and microcalcification.For the mass smaller than 2 cm in diameter,both of X-ray and ultrasound may underestimate.
3.Comparative study of periocular injection and subconjunctival injection in treatment of iridocyclitis
Yuhua TANG ; Yiru XU ; Xiangyun SHU ; Sendi YE ; Xiaoying ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(12):43-44
Objective To discuss different effect of periocular injection and subconjunctival injection in treatment of iridocyclitis. Methods Eighty people with iridocyclitis were divided into group A and group B according to their admission order. Group A adopted periocular injection and group B was given subconjunctival injection. The incidence of complication was compared between the two groups. Results Significant difference existed in complications and related factors between two groups after treatment, periocular injection proved to be superior to subconjunctival injection. Conclusions Periocular injection is a desirable treatment method for iridocyclitis. It is easy to operate, safe, rapid and with less pain, so it is worthy of clinical application.
4.Effects of inhibition of Cripto gene siRNA on vascular endothelial growth factor of colon cancer cell line LS-174T
Yu FAN ; Youli ZHANG ; Hua LI ; Zefeng XU ; Shu ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
AIM: To study the effects of Cripto gene on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) of colon carcinoma cells.METHODS: Cripto siRNA was designed and constructed.Colon cancer LS-174T cells were divided into 4 groups: control group and different dose (3.125,6.25 and 12.5 nmol/L) of siRNA groups.After transfected for 24,48 and 72 h,colon cancer cells were harvested to carry on the next tests.Expression of Cripto mRNA was determined with real-time PCR,and immunofluorescence isothiocyanate(FITC) labeling assay and Northern blotting were performed to examine the expression of protein and mRNA of VEGF,respectively.The cells in control group and cells transfected with 12.5 nmol/L siRNA were inoculated into nude mice respectively.30 days after inoculated,the mice of two groups were executed,and immunohistochemical(ICH) assay was used to evaluate the VEGF protein of mice tumor.RESULTS: siRNA down-regulated the Cripto mRNA in a dose and time dependent manner.Protein and mRNA of VEGF in transfected cells reduced in a dose and time dependent manner.Compared to control,the expression of VEGF protein from ICH assay was lowered significantly(P
5.Investigation of Internet Drug Retail Business in China and Cognition,Attitude and Behavior of the Shang-hai Citizens
Fu XU ; Jinbo ZHANG ; Leyi ZHENG ; Xiao LI ; Lixin SHU
China Pharmacy 2016;27(15):2028-2031
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for further development of Internet drug transaction services in China. METH-ODS:The data of online drugstores with top 20 approvals data and sales amount were collected bu the Internet,the normative man-agement was evaluated. Meanwhile,questionnaire was conducted to survey and analyze the cognition,buying drugs and correspond-ing requirements of some Shanghai citizens for Internet drug retail. RESULTS:By Jun. 12,2015,totally 307 retail chain drug-stores(online drugstores)had got the License of Internet Drugs Transaction,only 62 online drugstores(20.2%)were in full compli-ance with the normative management;the top 19 online drugstores supplied averagely 1 072±815 OTC medicines,including 259± 165 chemical drugs and 813 ± 650 Chinese traditional medicines,and the top 3 were jianke.com (3 658 species),J1.com (2 071 species)and 360 kad.com(1 523 species). Totally 216 questionnaires were sent out,and 183 were effectively received with effec-tive recovery of 84.7%. The 183 surveyed citizens showed high cognition in distinguishing the authenticity of online drugstores (75.4%) and the authenticity of drugs (67.1%),but low cognition in online drugstore opening qualifications and Internet selling drugs;only 22.4% had the experience of buying drugs online,the degree of satisfaction towards online shopping,from the highest to the lowest,were drug price(62.5%),professional consultation of pharmacists(50.0%),variety of drugs(45.0%),quality of drugs(37.5%),delivery time(35.0%),etc.;the most probably purchased medicine category were vitamins and minerals(63.9%) and medicines for common diseases(40.4%). CONCLUSIONS:Currently the demands and confidence of online drugs shopping of Shanghai citizens are still scarce. Though the access of retailing prescription drugs would spur the Internet drug business,the condi-tion is still immature. It is suggested to sell prescription drugs in a limited way and improve their access threshold,promote Medi-care settlement to multi-faceted promote the orderly development of Internet drug transaction services.
6.Study on the remineralization effect of Aominqing Dental desensitizer on initial enamel lesions in vitro
Zihan LIU ; Hong ZHENG ; Ji XU ; Jing LI ; Shu ZHOU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(12):1930-1933
Objective To investigate the remineralization effects of the Aominqing dental desensitizer and the fluoride dentifrice on the demineralized enamels. Methods Sixty-three teeth were randomly divided into three groups after demineralization , then was remineralized for eight days by using Aominqing dental desensitizer, fluoride dentifrice (1.1 g/L), and deionized water, respectively. The thin sections of teeth were analyzed under the con-focal laser scanning microscope (CLSM). The morphology of the surface of teeth was observed under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results Under CLSM, the evaluation parameter area of the fluorescent lesion (A,μm2) processed by Aominqing and by fluoride was (3.19 ± 0.19) × 104, (3.61 ± 0.26) × 104 μm2, respectively. The total fluorescence (TF) was (0.61 ± 0.09) × 106, (0.89 ± 0.15) × 106, average fluorescent of the lesion(AF) was (18.98 ± 1.56), (24.65 ± 2.39), and the above parameters were all less than those in the blank control group [A=(4.89 ± 0.24) × 104 μm2,TF=(1.78 ± 0.21) × 106, AF = 36.29 ± 2.57] (P < 0.01). The evaluation parameters in the Aominqing group were less than those in the fluoride dentifrice group(P < 0.05). Under SEM, the surface of the group processed by Aominqing was the smoothest, compared to the fluoride dentifrice group and the blank control group. Conclusions Both Aominqing dental desensitizer and fluoride dentifrice (1.1 g/L) have the remineralization effects on the demineralized enamels, and the former has a stronger effect.
7.Influence of continuous positive airway pressure treatment on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome
Yufeng WAN ; Yulong ZHENG ; Liyang ZHOU ; Shu LIU ; Chuanqing XU ; Yue XU
Clinical Medicine of China 2010;26(2):177-180
Objective To investigate the influence of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) treatment on cardiovascular risk factors in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS). Methods Thirty-one patients with newly diagnosed OSAHS were divided into 3 groups based on the status of nC-PAP treatment: group 1,10 patients with nCPAP > 4 hrs/night;group 2:9 patients with nCPAP < 4 hrs/night;group 3:12 patients without nCPAP treatment. Serum cardiovascular risk factors (i. e. ,C-reactive protein(CRP), total cholesterol, triglycerides, highdensity lipaprntein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, apo-lipoprotein A-I (ApoA-1), and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) ) were measured at baseline and 6 months after nCPAP treatment. Results ① There was no significant difference on age,body mass index,blcod pressure,Epworth sleepi-ness scale (ESS) and saturation of blood oxygen (SPO_2) between the 3 groups (P>0.05). ②In group 1, ESS, SPO_2 minimum SPO_2 were significantly improved (3.20±2.80,93.80±2.01 and 84.10±6.17, respectively) compared to baseline (13.30±5.20,88.60±4.14 and 69.60±11.80, respectively) (P<0.01). Moreover, in group 2, there were significant improvement on ESS, SPO_2 and minimum SPO2 (4.95±2.67,94.20±1.46 and 85.20±4.97, respectively) compared to baseline (12.80±5.50,89.10±5.11 and 73.70±12.50, respectively) (P<0.01). ③In group 1 ,significant decreases in the levels of CRP,total cholesterol was observed (P=0.021 and 0.038). ④In group 2, group 3 there were slightly decrease of CRP after treatment, but the difference did not reach statistieal significance. Conclusions Good compliance to nCPAP treatment decreases the serum levels of cardiovas-cular risk factors, indicating a beneficial effect on the overall cardiovascular disease prevention and control.
8.A rapid and sensitive method for determination of escitalopram in human plasma and its application in pharmacokinetic study by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Qian YANG ; Wenying LIU ; Feng ZHENG ; Jihua XU ; Jinhua RAO ; Di SUN ; Shu GAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2006;11(10):1148-1153
AIM: To determine the concentration of escitalopram in human plasma by HPLC-MS/MS and investigate the pharmacokinetics of escitalopram. METH-ODS: The method involved protein precipitation with methanol. The chromatographic separation was achieved within 6.0 min by using methanol-water with 15 mmol·L-1 ammonium acetate-formic acid (72:28:O.1, v/v/v) as mobile phase and a Lichrospher CN 150 mm×4.6 mm analytical column. The analytes were detected using an electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry in SRM mode. Detection of the ions was performed by monitoring the transitions of m/z 325.0 to 234.0 for escitalopram and m/z 409.1 to 238.1 for amlodipine (intemal standard), respectively. RESULTS:The standard curve was linear ( r = 0. 999) over the concentration range of 0.20 - 50.00 ng· ml- 1. Accuracy and precision were below the acceptance limits of 15%. The recoveries of escitalopram ranged from 96.0% to 103.6%. The lower limit of quantification for escitalopram was 0.20 ng· ml-1 using 200 μl plasma sample.The pharmacokinetic parameters of escitalopram after a single oral dosing of escitalopram oxalate tablet (10 rog)to ten healthy male volunteers were achieved. The Cmax, Tmax, AUC0-t, AUC0-∞, t1/2 and Ke of escitalopram were 9.21±2.10 ng·ml-1 , 3.75±1.04 h, 514.6±152.3 ng·h·ml-1 ,540.5±162.3 ng·h·ml-1 , 34.06±7.71 h and 0.021±0.004 h-1,respectively. CONCLUSION:The determination of concentration of escitalopram in human plasma by HPLC-MS/MS method was repid, sensitive and reliable. It can be used for clinical pharmacokinetic study of escitalopram.
9.Correlation of depression and cognitive function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chuanqin XU ; Yuanqiang HE ; Yulong ZHENG ; Liyang ZHOU ; Shu LIU ; Yufeng WAN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;(1):59-61
Based upon the measure of depression as defined by Hamilton depression scale (HAMD)scores > 17,120 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were classified into 2 groups:COPD patients with or without depression.According to the mini-mental state examination (MMSE),the cognitive functions of all patients were evaluated.Meanwhile,oxygen saturation and pulmonary function were measured by blood gas analyzer and spirometer respectively.Fifty-four COPD patients were complicated with depression.HAMD scores were significantly negatively correlated with oxygen saturation and pulmonary function (P <0.05).Multiple regression analysis revealed that gender,oxygen saturation and MMSE scores were risk factors of depression (P < 0.05).MMSE scores decreased more obviously in the COPD patients with depression and were positively correlated with oxygen saturation (P < 0.01).A negative correlation existed between MMSE scores and HAMD scores (r =-0.549,P < 0.05).
10.Optimal pressure for facemask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia in adult patients:real-time ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-sectional area
Lihua HANG ; Shiyou WEI ; Zhenkai XU ; Weiwei SHU ; Yuanfeng CHEN ; Zheng CHEN ; Leilei SHI ; Donghua SHAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(4):461-463
Objective To determine the optimal pressure for facemask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia by real-time ultrasonographic measurement of antral cross-sectional area (CSA) in adult patients.Methods Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients,aged 18-60 yr,with body mass index of 20-25 kg/m2,scheduled for elective operation under general anesthesia,were divided into 5 groups (n=12 each) using a random number table:P10 group,P13 group,P16 group,P19 group and P22 group.After induction of anesthesia,an oropharyngeal airway was inserted,and the patients were ventilated for a 2-min period in a pressure-controlled mode using the two-handed mask ventilation technique.The pressure for facemask ventilation was 10,13,16,19 and 22 cmH2O in P10,P13,P16,P19 and P22 groups,respectively.The antral CSA was measured using real-time ultrasonography before and after facemask ventilation.Respiratory parameters were recorded.Results Compared with group P1O,the number of patients in whom CSA<340 mm2 after facemask ventilation was significantly decreased in P16,P19 and P22 groups,and the number of patients in whom the tidal volume ≥ 6 ml/kg was increased in P13,P16,P19 and P22 groups (P< 0.01).The number of patients in whom optimnal pressure for facemask ventilation was achieved was 2,10,6,4 and 1 in P10,P13,P16,P19 and P22 groups,respectively,with the most cases in group P13 (P < 0.01).Conclusion The optimal pressure is 13 emH2O for facemask ventilation during induction of general anesthesia when determined by realtime ultrasonographic measurement of antral CSA,and it can ensure adequate oxygen supply and reduce gastric insufflation in adult patients.