1.Application of magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging in the treatment of cognitive impairment of cerebrovascular disease with nimodipine
Feng WANG ; Hua ZHOU ; Zhong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2021;44(2):132-138
Objective:To explore the efficacy of nimodipine in treating cognitive impairment of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) and the value of magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in CSVD.Methods:A total of 80 patients with CVSD and cognitive dysfunction who admitted to Suzhou Municipal Hospital from February 2018 to February 2019 were selected, and the patients were divided into control group (40 patiengts) and observation group (40 patients) by random number table method. The control group received basic treatment and donepezil, and the observation group added nimodipine on the basis of control group. All patients were followed up for 12 months. Before treatment, 6 months after treatment and 12 months after treatment, the patients’Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MoCA) score, daily living ability scale (ADL) score, and Tinetti balance and gait analysis(TGA) were recorded. The levels of total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), homocysteine (Hcy) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) before and after treatment were recorded. The changes of DTI data before and after 12 months′ treatment in the two groups were recorded.Results:The MoCA score, ADL score, and TGA score of the two groups were higher than those before treatment and at 6 months and 12 months after treatment, and those 12 months after treatment were higher than those at 6 months after treatment. There were significant differences ( P<0.05). The MoCA and ADL scores of the observation group were higher than those of the control group at 6 and 12 months after treatment at 6 months: (24.61 ± 2.54) scores vs. (22.21 ± 2.83) scores, (71.53 ± 6.25) scores vs. ( 69.51 ± 6.81) scores; 12 months: (26.39 ± 2.16) scores vs. (23.76 ± 2.64) scores, (78.39 ± 5.76) scores vs. (72.39 ± 6.12) scores, P<0.05. At 6 months and 12 months after treatment, the visual space and execution ability, delayed memory, and orientation scores were higher than those before treatment, and in the observation group 12 months after treatment was higher than those 6 months after treatment: (5.97 ± 1.37) scores vs. (5.36 ± 1.29) scores, P<0.05. The observation group′s visual space and executive ability, abstract thinking, delayed memory, and orientation score were higher than those in the control group at the same period ( P<0.05). The levels of TC, TG, LDL-C, Hcy and hs-CRP of the two groups after treatment for 6 and 12 months were lower than those before treatment, and the levels of these index at 12 months after treatment were lower than those at 6 months after treatment ( P<0.05). The levels of Hcy and hs-CRP in the observation group were lower than those in the control group at 12 months after treatment, and Hcy was lower than that in the control group at 6 months after treatment ( P<0.05). After treatment, the fractional anisotropy (FA) values of the center, frontal lobe, and parietal lobe of both sides of the two groups were higher than those before treatment, and the difference in the observation group before and after treatment was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). After treatment, the mean diffusivity (MD) values of both frontal lobe and parietal lobe of the two groups were lower than those before treatment, and the difference between the observation group before and after treatment was higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Nimodipine has a good effect on the treatment of CVSD, which can effectively improve the patients′ cognitive impairment and other symptoms. DTI can sensitively sense the white matter integrity and cerebral blood flow perfusion of patients, which has a positive significance for the prevention and treatment of CVSD.
2.Mechanism of HAG priming protocols inducing apoptosis of leukemia cell lines in vitro
Jiayi CAI ; Fangyuan CHEN ; Jihua ZHONG ; Hua ZHONG ; Hairong WANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2011;20(12):712-715
Objective To investigate the effect and the mechanism of different G-CSF-priming protocols on leukemia cell lines (HL-60 and U937) in vitro and provide the clinical guidance to clinical treatment of acute leukemia.Methods The leukemia cell lines HL-60 and U937 were used as model to detect the effects of three drugs alone and combined two drugs (HA) or three drugs (HAG) respectively.Cell viability and cell growth inhibition were performed by cell count kit-8 (CCK-8) assay.Apoptotic marker AnnexinV/PI,cell membrane surface antigen CD11b,cell cycle,mitochondrial membrane potential (JC-1) and Caspase-3 were determined by flow cytometry.Results After using of HAG for 48 h,HL-60 and U937 cells counts were decreased significantly and the apoptotic marker Annexin V was significantly increased. To compare the single drug group with two drug combination group,the result was significantly different (P <0.05),and the apoptosis of U937 cells was higher than HL-60 cell line.CD11b expression among the three groups did not change (P > 0.05).Using of CAG and MAG,the mitochondrial nembrane potential of HL-60 and U937cells was increased,the three-drug combination group was significantly higher than single-drug group and control group (P <0.05); Caspase-3 was activated,the fluorescence intensities of Caspase-3 of the three-drug combination group and single drug group were significantly higher (P <0.05) comparing with the control group.Conclusion HAG regimen could induce leukemia cells to apoptosis through the reduction of mitochondrial membrane potential and the activation of Caspase-3 to induce apoptosis of leukemia cells.
3.Hospital recruitment indicator system:a competence theory based applied research
Hua ZHANG ; Yilong WANG ; Zhong WANG ; Chen WANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(6):430-432
The paper presented the competence theory,and its application in the current hospital recruitment in China.Based on existing studies,the authors proposed a competence-based hospital recruitment indicator system and measurement approach,consisting of 15 level-1 indicators and 16 level-2 indicators.They also named the merits of such a system compared to conventional ones as evidenced in practice.On such basis the paper proposed to further improve such a system and mechanism,as well as the quantitative research and empirical study of the competence indicator system.
4.Znhibition effect of arsenic trioxide on expression of VEGF in lymphoma cell line
Lu ZHONG ; Fei XU ; Hua ZHONG ; Hairong WANG ; Jihua ZHONG ; Fangyuan CHEN
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2011;20(5):272-274
Objective To investigate the effect of arsenic trioxide on expression VEGF of lymphoma cells. Methods The VEGF mRNA expression was analysed by by Real-time PCR, and VEGF protein expression in Raji and Jurkat lymphoma cell lines by ELISA. Results ATO can inhibit lymphoma cells by inducing apoptosis. ATO induced lymphoma cell apoptosis was due to time.With the period of ATO effecting on cells goes, the expression of VEGF mRNA and the protein were down-regulated significantly (after 24, 48, 72 h). There were, the VEGF mRNA △△Ct data of treated with ATO, at 12 h, for Raji: 0.75±0.15, 72 h, Jurkat: 1.67±0.13. After 72 h, Raji: 8.95±0.38; Jurkat: 9.09±0.16 (f =3.54, P <0.01; t =3.65, P <0.01). And about the VEGF protein, at 12 h, Raji: 198.38±4.37; Jurkat: 563.11±3.81. After 72 h, Raji: 23.55±2.06; Jurkat: 57.11 ±3.88 (t =2.48, P <0.05; t =2.59, P <0.05). Conclusion ATO can inhibit the proliferation of lymphoma cells by down-regulating the expression of VEGF mRNA and its protein.
6.Analysis of a survey result of Keshan disease in Zhangjiakou City of Hebei Province in 2010
Pei-lun, HUA ; Zhong-xiang, WANG ; Jie, TAN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2013;32(4):436-438
Objective To study Keshan disease and its developmental trend in Zhangjiakou City in 2010 and to provide a scientific basis for further prevention of the disease.Methods From the eight diseased counties of Zhangjiakou City,five diseased countries were selected; in each diseased county a diseased village was selected as the clinical investigating point.Physical examination and Electrocardiography (ECG) tracings were carried out to suspicious patients with Keshan disease.Suspected heart enlargement,and ECG abnormalities were taken anteroposterior chest X-ray to measure the cardiothoracic ratio.Results A total of 2519 people were examined,16 cases were diagnosed as chronic Keshan disease,79 as latent Keshan disease,and the detection rate was 0.64% (16/2519) and 3.14%(79/2519),respectively.Total of 2519 ECG tracings were taken,and electrocardiogram abnormalities were 268 cases,with a abnormal rate 10.64%,and most of them were complete right bundle branch block[accounted for 17.16% (46/268)].Totally 94 cases of anteroposterior chest X-ray films were taken and 42 cases were cardiac enlargement,with a detection rate 44.68%.The numbers of mild,moderate and severe cases were 20,12 and 10,respectively,and the constituent ratio was 47.62% (20/42),28.57% (12/42),23.81% (10/42),respectively.Conclusions The incidence of Keshan disease in Zhangjiakou City is relatively low,and the condition is stable.But monitoring and comprehensive prevention and control measure still should be strengthened.
7.Antimicrobial Use in Hospitalized Patients:An Investigation and Analysis
Ying LIU ; Hua ZHONG ; Fenglin WANG ; Dan SHEN
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2006;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE To find out the situation of the use of antimicrobials in our hospital and to evaluate the rationality of use.METHODS To make a survey of the use of antimicrobials in our hospital among inpatients during Jan-Jun 2007,the data of reasonable use of antibacterial were obtained after evaluation and analysis.RESULTS The pay for antimicrobials among inpatients occupied for 14.16% of total consumption,mainly for cephalosporins.CONCLUSIONS The medical workers should administer antimicrobials in a more reasonable way to fight for a safe,effective,economical goal in our work.
8.Pathogen Infection after Liver Transplantation:A Clinical Study
Hua ZHONG ; Ying LIU ; Fenglin WANG ; Guangjun ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2005;0(11):-
OBJECTIVE To analyze the prevalence of pathogen infection and the drug sensitivity of pathogen after liver transplantation so as to provide the reference to the effective clinical prevention and control of pathogen infection and drug resistant strains.METHODS A retrospective survey in 155 patients who underwent 158 orthotopic liver transplantation was carried out.RESULTS The incidence of pathogen infection after liver transplantation was 25.9%,the major pathogens were coagulase-negative Staphylococcus,then Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter.CONCLUSIONS It is very important to prevent pathogen infection and use antibiotic reasonably.Selection of effective antibiotics referring to the etiologic data and resistance of pathogen can help to prevent the drug resistant strains.
9.Clinical Observation of Tiotropium Bromide Combined with Budesonide Formoterol in the Treatment of Severe Bronchial Asthma in Adults
Zhong HAN ; Hua LI ; Qi WANG ; Jialiang CHEN
China Pharmacy 2017;28(23):3233-3236
OBJECTIVE:To observe clinical efficacy and safety of tiotropium bromide combined with budesonide formoterol in the treatment of severe bronchial asthma in adults. METHODS:A total of 110 adult patients with severe bronchial asthma were selected from our hospital during Mar. 2013-Mar. 2016 were divided into control group and observation group according to random number table,with 55 cases in each group. Control group was given Budesonide formoterol powder for inhalation,2 inhalations each time,bid;observation group was additionally given Tiotropium bromide powder for inhalation 18 μg,qd,on the basis of con-trol group. Both groups were treated for 6 months. Clinical efficacies as well as ACT scores,respiration function indexes and the times of acute attack of asthma before and after treatment,the occurrence of ADR were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:The efficiency rate and total response rate of observation group were 54.55% and 96.36%,which were significantly higher than 32.73%,78.18% in control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Before treatment,there was no statistical significance in ACT scores,respiration function indexes or the times of acute attack of asthma between 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,ACT scores of 2 groups were significantly higher than before treatment;FEV1,FEV1/FVC and PEF were significantly greater than be-fore treatment,PEFR was significantly lower than before treatment;and the indexes in observation group was significantly better than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). 1,3,6 months after treatment,the times of acute attack of asthma in 2 groups were significantly less than before treatment,and that in observation group was significantly less than control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05). The incidence of ADR in observation group was 20.00%,and there was no statistical signifi-cance compared to 14.55% of control group(P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Tiotropium bromide combined with budesonide formoter-ol in the treatment of severe bronchial asthma in adults can effectively relieve the severity of disease,improve respiration function, reduce the times of acute attack of asthma,and have good therapeutic efficacy and safety.
10.Impacts of Volatile Oil from Portulaca Oleracea L.on the Inner Cellular Signaling of Itch Model Stimulated by Capsaicine
Yimei HU ; Yiman GE ; Hua WANG ; Zhendong ZHONG ; Linxia YAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;18(7):1199-1205
This study aimed to explore the mechanism of volatile oil from purslane in treating itch induced by eczema through establishing the itch model,stimulating the keratinocyte with capsaicine (CAP).SD rats were divided into the control group,the model group,the high dose group of volatile oil from purslane,and low dose group of volatile oil from purslane.After finishing the experiment,the morphology of keratinocytes was observed by immunofluorescence technique,while Ca2+ concentration was detected by flow cytometry,and the contents of leukotriene A4 methyl ester (LTA4),interleukin-31 (IL-31) and hydroxy trptamine H1 (HTH1) were quantified by ELISA assay.The expression of TRPV1 mRNA in keratinocytes was tested by RT-PCR,while the protein level of TRPV1 was quantified by western blot.Compared with the model group,it was found that the cell count of positive keratinocytes,the Ca2+ concentration,the levels of LTA4,IL-31 and HTH1,and the mRNA and protein expressions of TRPV1 in the high dose and low dose groups were significantly decreased (P < 0.05).In conclusion,it was demonstrated that the volatile oil from purslane may relieve itch through inhibiting the activation of TRPV1 and reducing secondary inflammatory reaction.