1.Distribution of intra-/extracranial large-artery disturbance of patients with ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;12(10):808-811
Objective To explore the distribution characteristics of intra/extracranial large-artery disturbance in patients with ischemic stroke (IS)/transient ischemic attack (TIA).Methods The medical history information of 169 IS/TIA patients was recorded.The results of laboratory examination,electrocardiogram,echocardiography,abdominal ultrasound and chest radiography were analyzed.At the same time,the intra/extra-cranial large arteries were examined to analyze the degree,distribution and pattern of their disturbance.Results Among them,there were intra/extra-cranial large-arterial stenosis (n =112,66.3%) and small-arterial disturbance (n =57,33.7%).Multiple vascular disturbance pattern was more common in patients with intra/extra-cranial large-arterial stenosis (n =71,63.4%).The incidence of intracranial large-arterial stenosis was significantly higher than that of extracranial large-arterial stenosis (53.8% vs.35.5%,P < 0.05).And middle cerebral artery was the most commonly affected artery,36 of those were culprit vessels accounting for 73.5% (36/49).Conclusions The IS/TIA patients have a high incidence of intra/extra-cranial large-arterial stenosis.Multiple vascular disturbance is a more common pattern.The incidence of intracranial large-arterial stenosis is greater than that of extracranial and middle cerebral artery is the most common affected artery.
2.Clinical study on Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2021;19(6):438-443
Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of Tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation due to Qi deficiency of lung and spleen.Methods: A total of 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. The patients in the control group were given lactulose oral solution, while the patients in the observation group were treated with Tuina and umbilical therapy. After two weeks of treatment, the scores of the Wexner continence grading scale (WCGS) and patient assessment of constipation-quality of life questionnaire (PAC-QOL) were observed. The effective rates in the two groups were compared. Results: After two weeks of treatment, the total effective rate in the observation group was 90.0%, while that in the control group was 76.7%, presenting a significant difference between the two groups (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores between the two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After two weeks of treatment, the WCGS and PAC-QOL scores of both groups decreased significantly compared with those before treatment (P<0.05), and the two scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The efficacy of Tuina plus umbilical therapy for senile functional constipation is confirmed. This method can improve patients' quality of life. Its efficacy is better than that of taking lactulose oral solution.
3.Study on Dynamic Expression of Hepatic Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen in The Occurrence and Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2004;0(01):-
Objective To study the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in the occurrence and development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods Sixty SD rats were randomly divided into control group and experimental group. 3′-Me-DAB was administrated into rats to establish the experimental model of hepatocarcinoma. The expressions of PCNA of different phases were detected by immunohistochemistry and the liver pathologic changes were observed by optical microscope. Results The process of canceration was divided into three stages: inflammation, proliferative fibrosis and hepatic carcinoma. The expression of PCNA firstly presented in the oval cells that located in the portal area at the stage of inflammation, and a part of PCNA were hyper-expressed in the portal area. The expression rate of PCNA in the middle phase of inflammatory stage was higher than that of any other phases but declined later. Yet, when it came to the stage of hepatic carcinoma, the rate increased again. Conclusion Under the experimental circumstance when liver cancer is caused by the carcinogenic agent, PCNA may be firstly expressed in the oval cells, and the dynamic expression of PCNA may be an indicator for the early diagnosis of hepatocarcinogenesis.
4.Molecular cloning and sequencing of the cDNA of the soluble human leukocyte antigen-G1
Chongyun FANG ; Xiongwen WU ; Feili GONG
Immunological Journal 2001;(2):81-84
Objective To construct a recombinant plasmid pcDNA3-sHLA-G1 expressing soluble HLA-G1. Methods Total cell RNA was extracted from the cell line Jeg-3 and the cDNA was amplified by RT-PCR; The cDNA fragment was inserted into the eukaryotic expressing vector pcDNA3 and the recombinant plasmid was identified by restriction endonucleases digestion and sequencing. Results After restriction endonucleases treatment and sequencing, it was confirmed that the pcDNA3-sHLA-G1 had been constructed successfully. Conclusion In this study, the recombinant plasmid pcDNA3-sHLA-G1 had been constructed successfully.
5.Relationship between blood biochemical metabolites and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Xiaoma ZHANG ; Jun FANG ; Qiang GONG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2013;(3):208-211
Objective To determine the relationship between blood biochemical metabolites and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods From Jan.2008 to Oct.2010,the medical records of 73 BPH patients diagnosed by postoperative histopathology were retrospectively studied.The age of patients ranged from 55 to 86 years.The average patient age was 70 years.Of the 73 cases,65 cases were not taking medications which could have an impact on metabolic levels of serum glucose and lipoprotein.Three months prior to operation,the patients were placed in a group to analyze the correlation between the total volume of the prostate (TP),prostate average annual growth rate and biochemical metabolites including serum glucose,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) and prostate specific antigen (PSA).To compare the changes of prostate volume,prostate annual growth rate and PSA,the 73 cases were divided into two groups; patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) and those without MS.Results Of the 65 BPH patients,the mean of TP and prostate annual growth rate were (58.76 ± 25.96) ml and (1.32 ± 0.89) ml,serum glucose was (4.99 ± 0.73) mmol/L,HDL-c was (1.36 ± 0.39) mmol/L,and PSA was (5.99 ±8.30) μg/L.Stratified with prostate volume,patient's serum glucose,prostate annual growth rate and PSA levels increased with the increased TP (F =4.63,P =0.0060; F =62.98,P =0.0001 ; F =4.83,P =0.0044).On the other hand.HDL-c decreased with the increased TP (F =5.32,P =0.0025).There was a positive relationship between TP and serum glucose (r =0.48,P =0.0005).There was a negative correlation between TP and HDL-c (r =-0.26,P =0.0353).Of the 73 patients,20 cases had MS.The MS group had PSA levels (6.52 ± 5.28) μg/L,TP (79.41 ± 38.24) ml and prostate annual growth rate (1.86 ± 1.14) ml.These levels were higher than the 53 cases without MS.The group without MS had PSA levels (3.95 ± 3.77) μg/L,TP (54.98 ± 20.94) ml and prostate annual growth rate (1.23 ± 0.80) ml (t=2.29,P=0.0253; t=2.65,P=0.0147; t=2.22,P=0.0360).Conclusions PSAlevels,TP and prostate annual growth rate in BPH patients are related with blood biochemical metabolites.Both serum glucose and HDL-c affect prostate volume.BPH patients with MS have a remarkable clinical progression.
6.Investigation of TCM Syndrome in 516 pulmonary tuberculosis patients
Yanke LIU ; Gong GUO ; Fang HE
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(2):140-142
Objective To investigate characteristics of TCM syndromes of pulmonary tuberculosis,and to explore new methods for its treatment. Methods TCM syndrome scale was designed to investigate and summarize the characteristic of the syndrome, the syndrome of the general information, and the main clinical symptoms of 516 pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Results The between-group comparison of distribution of TCM syndromes in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis showed statistical difference (P<0.05) . The occurrence rate of TCM syndromes in the 516 pulmonary tuberculosis patients were listed in descending order as follows:syndrome of both Qi and yin deficiency complicated with stasis > syndrome of lung yin deficiency complicated with stasis>syndrome of both Qi and yin deficiency>syndrome of yin deficiency with various with age (P<0.05) . Patients with blood stasis syndrome occupied 66.15% of the total number in the youth group; Patients with blood stasis syndrome occupied 78.03% of the total number in the middle-aged group;distribution of TCM syndromes was statistically different with the initial treatment and re-treatment (P<0.05) .Patients with the blood stasis syndrome occupied 72.73% of the total number in the initial group, patients with effulgent fire > lung yin deficiency syndrome.① The distribution of TCM syndromes was statistically various with age (P<0.05) . Patients with blood stasis syndrome occupied 66.15% of the total number in the youth group; Patients with blood stasis syndrome occupied 78.03% of the total number in the middle-aged group; Patients with blood stasis syndrome occupied 78.22% of the total number in the old-aged group. ② The distribution of TCM syndromes was statistically different with the initial treatment and re-treatment (P<0.05) . Patients with the blood stasis syndrome occupied 72.73% of the total number in the initial group, patients with the blood stasis syndrome occupied 75.61% of the total number in the re-treatment group.③ The distribution of TCM syndromes was statistically different with the main symptoms (P< 0.05 ) . Conclusion All 516 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis had Yin deficiency. There were 380 patients had the stasis, occupying 73.64%.Therefore, the methods of nourishing yin and removing blood stasis should be used to treat patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
7.Correlation between hope level and self-management behaviors among patients with type 2 diabetes
Runping FAN ; Fang WANG ; Qingxia GONG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(3):7-11
Objective To investigate the correlation between hope level and self-management behaviors among patients with type 2 diabetes.Method One hundred and ninety-eight hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes were recruited in the investigation by convenience sampling in a first-class grade I hospital from December 2015 to April 2016 to understand the status of hope and self-management behaviors as well as the correlation between them.Results The score on hope level was (35.0±3.6),which was in a medium or above level.The total score of self-management behaviors was (84.1 ±13.0),which indicated their self-management remained in the middle level.The total score on the hope level and its all dimensions were positively correlated with the total score on self-management behaviors and the dimensions such as drug compliance,foot care,high and low blood sugar processing (all P <0.05).There was a positive relationship between maintain close relationship with others and regular exercise (P<0.05).The average score on hope and each dimension were insignificantly correlated with diet control and blood glucose monitoring (all P>0.05).Conclusions The hope of 2 diabetic patients is in a medium or above level.The hope level is closely related to their self-management behaviors.The nurses should pay attention to the hope level of patients.Effective nursing interventions should be adopted to improve the self-management ability and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.
8.Changes and clinical significance of Th17 percentage and FOXP3 concentration in peripheral blood of children with bronchial asthma
Qingju ZHANG ; Fang GONG ; Weihong SHEN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(18):2451-2452
Objective To investigate the percentage of Th17 cells and FOXP3 concentration in peripheral blood of children with bronchial asthma and their clinical significance .Methods Thirty children with bronchial asthma and thirty healthy children as con-trol group were enrolled in the study .The percentage of Th17 and CD4+CD25+ Treg cells in the peripheral blood were determined by flow cytometry(FCM) .The mRNA expression of FOXP3 in the peripheral blood was determined by quantitative real-time PCR . The concentrations of IL-17 and IL-10 in plasma were measured by using ELISA .Results In children with bronchial asthma ,the proportions of Th17 cells in the peripheral blood and concentration of IL-17 in plasma increased ,while the expression of FOXP3 in the peripheral blood and concentration of IL-10 in plasma decreased .Conclusion The imbalance of Th17/FOXP3 may contribute to the proceeding of bronchial asthma in children .
9.Pilot Evaluating Informant Questionnaire of the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia in a Sample of Community Elderly Population
Fang YAN ; Yueqin HUANG ; Jiakai GONG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 1988;0(06):-
Objective: To evaluate feasibility of informant questionnaire of the Community Screening Instrument for Dementia(CSID) and related factors in a sample of community elderly population, and to investigate prevalence of suspectable dementia in the sampled people.Method: A total of 2267 people aged 65 and above in one rural area and one urban area in Beijing were recruited and their informants were assessed by the CSID informant questionnaire.Validity of CSID were evaluated according to the computerized diagnosis of 10/66 project and ICD-10.Result:The split-half reliability of CSID informant questionnaire was 0.85 and the consistency was more than 0.8.When the cutoff point of CSID was 6 or more, sensitivity was 86.2% and specificity was 93.2%.At meantime, the prevalence of suspectable dementia was 9.1%.Logistic regression analysis showed that the information obtained from informant as a spouse and from informant who lived in urban area was correlated with positive diagnosis of dementia.Conclusion:CSID informant questionnaire is valid as a screening instrument of dementia.Information from spouse is useful to identify the change of cognitive function of the elderly.
10.Telomere position effect in gastric cancer cell SGC7901
Yan GONG ; Dianchun FANG ; Yuanhui LUO
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(08):-
Objective To determine the possibility of telomere seeding in human gastric cancer cell SGC7901 and the influence of telomere on the expression of luciferase reporter gene nearby and to explore the position effect of telomere in gastric cancer cell. Methods The TET-OFF regulatory system was prepared and then transfected to gastric cancer cell SGC7901 by Lipofectamine TM 2000. With doxycycline added, the activity of the fluorescence caused by the expression of the target gene (the luciferase gene) with TET-OFF regulatory system was analyzed. The luciferase reporter plasmid in which telomere fragment pBX was inserted and the control plasmid pBX-ntf (no teloemere fragment) were co-transfected to cell 7901 with pTET-OFF regulate plasmid respectively and the luciferase activity was determined with doxycycline's induction. Results With the inducing of Dox, the activity of the fluorescence caused by the expression of the luciferase gene was inhibited. Treated with deoxycyline, there was a 4-fold decrease in the activity of the fluorescence in the cells infected with pBX and pTET-OFF as compared with that in the cells infected with pBX-ntf and pTET-OFF. Conclusion With the help of Lipofect2000, the gastric cancer cell SGC7901 can be transfected by TET-OFF regulatory system successfully. Dox could repress luciferase gene expression. Telomere seeding in gastric cancer cell SGC7901 could decrease the expression of luciferase reporter gene.