1.Correlation of plasma levels of S100β protein and neuron-specific enolase with viral load in vesicle fluid and peripheral blood of patients with herpes zoster
Xinyue ZHANG ; Tingting ZHONG ; Jianqiao ZHONG ; Yang XU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(2):109-112
Objective To detect the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA load in vesicle fluid and peripheral blood,as well as plasma levels of S100β protein and neuron-specific enolase (NSE) in patients with herpes zoster before and after treatment,and to explore their correlations.Methods Vesicle fluid samples were collected before treatment,and peripheral blood samples before and after treatment from 50 inpatients with acute herpes zoster in the Department of Dermatology of the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University,and peripheral blood samplcs were also obtained from 20 heahhy controls.Real-time fluorescence-based quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) was performed to determine the viral load in the vesicle fluid and peripheral blood samples,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the plasma levels of S100β protein and NSE.Results VZV DNA was present in all the vesicle fluid samples,as well as in peripheral blood samples from 18 patients before treatment and 5 patients after treatment,but not found in any of the healthy controls.Positive correlation was found bctween the viral load in vesicle fluid and plasma levels of S 100β protein and NSE (r =0.535,0.430,respectively,both P < 0.05) in the patients with acute herpes zoster.Before treatment,patients with VZV DNA in peripheral blood showed significantly increased plasma levels of S100β protein and NSE compared with those without (both P < 0.05),and the viral load in peripheral blood was positively correlated with plasma levels of S100β protein and NSE (r =0.711,0.645,respectively,both P < 0.05).Conclusion VZV DNA is present in some patients with herpes zoster,and increased VZV DNA loads in the vesicle fluid and peripheral blood are related to elevated plasma levels of S100β protein and NSE before treatment.
2.Clinical Study on Huayu Pill Combined with Chemotherapeutic Regimes in Treating Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Zhong YANG ; Yongmei XU ; Qing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(07):-
Objective To observe clinical effects and side reactions of Huayu pill combined with TC (Paclitaxel+Carboplatin) chemotherapeutic regimes on treating epithelial ovarian cancer. Methods All 60 patients with the epithelial ovarian cancer were randomly divided into the treated group (Huayu pill combined with TC chemotherapeutic, n=30) and the control group (TC chemotherapeutic regimes, n=30). Results The effective rate of the treated group and the control group was 46.7% and 37.9% respectively. The objective response rate (CR+PR+SD) was 86.7% in the treated group, while this rate was 68.9% in the control group (P
3.Discussion on personnel capacitye valuation of quality control laboratory staff in blood banks
Yingjie QIU ; Jianhao YANG ; Zhong XU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2017;30(7):849-851
Objective To carry out regularpersonnel capacity evaluation of quality control laboratory (QC Lab) staff,combinedwith the actual situation of the QC Lab and the requirement of national capacity assessment.Method Establish an evaluation program,including assessment items,frequency,eligibility criteria,etc,to effectively implement the program.Results Two evaluations were conducted for nine staff membersin the lab from 2015 to 2016.The pass rate of the four test items and operation of the instrumentwere 100%.The ability to solve the problem was variable among the staff.Conclusion According to the evaluation results,staff classification management and training will effectively promote the improvement of personnel capacity and ensure the quality of laboratory testing.
5.Three-dimensional finite element analysis of stress distribution in necrotic femoral head before and after tantalum rod implantation
Gang ZHU ; Ligui ZHANG ; Zhong ZHENG ; Mingjie XU ; Ming YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(26):3883-3889
BACKGROUND:Tantalum rod implant technology is a new method of early osteonecrosis treatment. Current research on stress distribution before and after tantalum rod implant in different sizes of femoral head necrosis area is few. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the stress distribution before and after tantalum rod implantation in different sizes of necrotic femoral head area using three-dimensional finite element method. METHODS:Three-dimensional finite element models of normal femoral head and necrotic femoral head of 15, 20 and 30 mm diameterwere constructed. Eight measuring points were chosen on two tiers of each necrotic model to detect the stress distribution and its alteration before and after tantalum rod implantation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Stress concentration werefound on every necrotic femoral head, most pronounced on the one with 30 mm lesion. (2) Tantalum implant appeared to reduce the stress concentration generaly. Comparison of the peak points of these models indicated most significant benefit in 15 mm lesion, next in 30 mm lesion, last in 20 mm lesion. (3) Results indicate that larger lesion entails more concentrated stress distribution and more likely to colapse. Tantalum rod implantation can delay the development of necrosis of the femoral head, andismost effective in smal lesion.
6.Application of different cardiac assessment systems in pregnant women with congenital heart disease
Jialin YANG ; Bilin YU ; Zhong XU ; Fang HE
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(12):1983-1986
Objective To compare the application of Goldman , CARPREG and ZAHARA in predicting cardiac outcomes in pregnant women with congenital heart disease. Methods A retrospective analysis of 144 pregnant women with CHD , enrolled in The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University between Jan 1992 and June 2015 was conducted. The mortality and the incidence of cardiac events were counted by three risk estimation methods. The sensitivity and calibration of three systems were compared by using Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of-fit analysis and Aera Under Curve (AUC). Results In terms of mortality rates, the sensitivity of CARPREG was higher than that of Goldman (AUC:0.874 and 0.889 respectively;P = 0.568 >0.05);. In terms of the incidence of cardiac events, the sensitivity of ZAHARA was higher than that of Goldman (AUC:0.912 and 0.773 respectively;P = 0.063 > 0.05); Conclusions All 3 risk estimation methods have good performance in sensitivity of predicting the incidence of cardiac events and mortality in pregnant women with CHD. The ZAHARA has a better calibration in predicting the incidence of cardiac events , and we recommend ZAHARA as the first choice of evaluation system for this kind of patients.
7.Clinical analysis of COs-laser assisted suspension laryngoscopic surgery for vocal fold cyst
Zhong GUAN ; Faya LIANG ; Yaodong XU ; Jinshan YANG ; Xueyuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2015;38(5):438-442
Objective To compare the clinical effect between CO2-1aser assisted and cold instrument assisted suspension laryngoscopic surgery for vocal fold cyst.Methods From January, 2011 to December, 2014, 72 patients with vocal fold cyst, which diagnosed by strobolaryngoscopy, were randomly divided into CO2-1aser assisted group and cold instrument group.Strobolaryngoscopy, acoustic analysis and perceptual voice analyses were performed on each patient before surgery, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery, respectively.Results All operations were successfully completed.The complete vocal fold cyst resection rate of CO2-1aser assisted group was significantly higher than cold instrument group (29/36, 80.5% vs 21/36, 58.3%, P < 0.05), especially the left vocal fold cyst (13/16, 81.3% vs 9/19, 47.4%, P < 0.05).The complete right vocal fold epidermoid cyst resection rate was significantly higher than retention cyst (17/19, 89.4% vs 11/18, 61.1%, P < 0.05).Two recurrent cases were found in cold instrument group but no recurrent cases in CO2-laser assisted group (0/36, 0% vs 2/36, 5.6%, P > 0.05).Correlation analysis showed that vocal fold cyst recurrence was related to complete resection rate and has no relation with surgical methods, histopathological types and position.Subjective and objective assessment of voice quality in preoperative, 1-month postoperative and 3-month postoperative were similer between CO2-1aser assisted group and cold instrument group (P > 0.05).Conclusion The CO2-laser assisted suspension laryngoscopic surgery for vocal fold cyst, can increase the surgical precision, reduce the left hand impact, improve the complete resection rate and reduce the recurrence rate.
8.Imaging Diagnosis of Wegener Granulomatosis
Zhiyun YANG ; Yunqi ZHONG ; Jingdi CHEN ; Dasheng XU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(09):-
Objective To improve imaging diagnosis of Wegener granulomatosis.Methods Ten cases with Wegener granulomatosis were collected and their imaging findings were analyzed retrospectively.Results Eight cases presented sinusitis. CT showed mucosa thicken, accompanied with the destruction of middle-line structure in 3 cases and orbit mass in 2 cases. Seven cases involved lungs. Pulmonary imaging were complicated, showing multiple nodules or masses in 3 cases and multiple variable signs in the others. One case showed left upper bronchus obstruction. Conclusion Imaging of Wegener granulomatosis is complicated. Wegener granulomatosis should be diagnosed accompanied with clinical and pathologic findings.
9.Research and application of information system for emergency doctor workstation
Xikun MA ; Guobin YANG ; Xudong XU ; Zhong WANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2004;0(08):-
The thesis introduces the experience of research and application of the information system for emergency doctor workstation.The system consists of the section of patient selection and switch,patient listing,medical records and the maintenance.The application of the system helps the optimization of the work process,the safety drug-taking,the normalization of medical documents,and the share of the medical resources.
10.EXPRESSION OF Noggin IN CNS NEURONS OF THE DEVELOPING RAT
Xiaotang FAN ; Wenqin CAI ; Haiwei XU ; Zhong YANG ; Jinhai ZHANG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2002;0(06):-
Objective To examine the expression of Noggin in CNS of the developing rat. Methods In situ hybridization histochemistry(ISHH) was performed using digoxigenin-labeled cRNA as probes. Results It was revealed that densely and deeply stained noggin positive cells were detected in cortex,hippocampus,cerebellum,and nucleus of hypothalamus and thalamus in embryonic day(E)16 rats.The number of noggin positive cells was increased in the thalamus and medulla oblongata at postnatal day(P)1-2,whereas decreased in the hippocampus and cortex.The number of noggin positive cells was decreased significantly in brain at 1 week postnatal(P1W),and began to increase at P2W,especially in the cortex and hippocamps.Strong positive signal can be detected in the frontal cortex,parietal cortex,cingulated cortex,hippocampus,olfactory and cerebellum at 1 month postnatal(P1M).The expression of noggin begins to decline at P3M,only sparse noggin positive cells can be seen in CNS at P18M.Furthermore,there is no noggin positive cells seen in the spinal cord of rats during development.Conclusion Our results indicated that noggin could play an important role in CNS development of rats.