4.Investigation on TCM syndrome differentiation of rheumatoid arthritis in Qingdao area
Shandong XIN ; Aimin LI ; Ning XU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(7):580-582
Objective Combined with the patients arthritis symptoms and signs,TCM syndrome differentiation of rheumatoid arthritis was undertaken to investigate TCM syndrome distribution.Methods A total of 656 patients of rheumatoid arthritis from October 1st 2010 to January 1st 2012 hospitalized in Shandong Qingdao Combine Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine hospital were untaken TCM syndrome differentiation according to their symptoms and signs.Results The main syndromes of rheumatoid arthritis patients were cold-dampness blockage syndrome and liver and kidney deficiency syndrome,followed by cold-wind blockage syndrome,deficiency of Qi and blood syndrome,and dampness-heat blockage syndrome.The highest scores of ESR and C reactive protein appeared in dampness-heat blockage syndrome group,with ESR being (56.23 ± 13.87) ram/h,CRP being (69.49± 21.56) mg/L.These values showed significant difference than other syndrome group (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference of rheumatoid factor,immunoglobulin IgG,IgA,IgM values among these syndrome groups (P>0.05).Comparison of age,course of disease showed the liver and kidney deficiency syndrome group (age was 59.3± 12.15,duration was 7.98 ± 3.76)and Qi and blood deficiency syndrome group (age was 52.5± 11.5,duration was 6.56±3.12) were significant higher than cold-dampness blockage syndrome,damp-heat blockage syndrome group and cold-wind blockage syndrome group with the age of (46.2± 11.12) and (45.8± 11.60),(43.5± 12.50) respectively and course of (5.56±2.76),(5.78±2.98),(5.12±2.32) respectively (P<0.05).Conclusion The main TCM syndromes of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Qingdao area were cold-dampness syndrome,liver and kidney deficiency syndrome,followed by cold-wind blockage sydrome,Qi and blood deficiency syndrome,damp-heat blockage syndrome.Among all syndromes,relatively high age and disease course of patients appeared in liver and kidney deficiency syndrome and Qi and blood deficiency syndrome.
5.Expression changes of telomeric repeat-binding factor 2 in mouse cortical neurons during aging
Jiang LIN ; Hanbing NING ; Xin LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(7):792-794
Objective To observe expression changes of the telomeric repeat binding factor 2 (TRF2) in mouse cortical neurons during aging and its biological significance.Methods TRF2 expression in cortical neurons of young (2 months) and old (20 months) C57BL/6J mice were tested by Western blot and real time PCR.pcDNA-TRF2 was transfected in embryonal cortical neurons.Neurons viability was determined by MTT after exposure to camptothecin for 16 h.Results TRF2 expression decreased significantly in cortical neurons in old mice than that in young mice.After exposure to camptothecin for 16 h,(75.4±2.6) % of pcDNA TRF2 transfected neurons were viable and the transfection rate was higher in pcDNA-TRF2 transfected neurons than in control transfected neurons [(32.6 ± 9.3) %] (t =22.85,P < 0.05).Conclusions TRF2 expression decreases significantly in aging mouse,downregulation of TRF2 may participate in neurons aging,and TRF2 overexpression may be a potential therapeutic target against neurodegeneration.
6.Design of virtual oscilloscope based LabVIEW
Xin NING ; Zhe LI ; Linghong ZHOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(03):-
LabVIEW is applied to the realization of virtual oscilloscope, and such functions are fulfilled as waveform display, parameter measurement, filter, spectral analysis, data storage and playback.
7.A comparative study on the propagation speed and physical parameters of underwater blast wave and air blast wave
Xin NING ; Xiaoyan LI ; Zhihuan YANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(02):-
Objective To compare the propagation speed and physical parameters between underwater blast wave and air blast wave. Methods The physical parameters of blast wave were measured by PCB pressure transducers (USA) during underwater and air explosions of 200g, 500g and 1000g TNT respectively. Consequently, the propagation speed, peak overpressure value, positive duration and impulse of blast wave were analyzed. Results Underwater blast wave was characterized by high propagation speed, high peak overpressure value, great impulse, however, short duration. Compared with air blast wave, the propagation speed of underwater blast wave was 3.70-4.30 times higher than that of air blast wave, the peak overpressure value was 227.15-247.86 times higher, and the impulse was 8.48-11.80 times greater than that of air blast wave. Conclusion Underwater blast wave propagates faster than that air blast wave. Meanwhile, it also peoduces higher peak overpressure value and impulse. This result is helpful for the evaluation of injury severity and treatment of underwater blast injury.
8.The Clinical Value of Coronary Artery Stenosis Diagnosed by 256-Slice Computed Tomographic Angiography
Ning LI ; Haitao LI ; Qingfeng GE ; Xin LI
Tianjin Medical Journal 2014;(1):24-26
Objective To evaluate and analyze the diagnostic accuracy of 256-slice computed topographic angiog-raphy (CTA) and coronary angiography (CAG) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods One hundred and one patients (suspected CAD and confirmed CAD with re-examination) underwent the 256-slice CTA and CAG were includ-ed in this study. The coronary artery imaging data of 101 patients were retrospectively collected and analyzed. Calculations for accuracy were conducted on a segmental basis. A total of 1 313 comparable segments were evaluated. The accuracy of 256-slice CTA was evaluated in the diagnosis of moderate and severe stenosis of coronary artery(stenosis in segments of cor-onary artery≥50%). The values for diagnostic accuracy of 256-slice CTA were analyzed, including mild stenosis: <50%, moderate stenosis:50%~75%, severe stenosis:76%~100%and complete occlusion. Results The sensitivity of 256-slice CTA for diagnostic accuracy to coronary heart disease was 94.87%, and the specificity was 52.17%. The positive predictive value was 87.06%and the negative predictive value was 75.00%. The accuracy rates of 256-slice CTA for evaluating the cor-onary artery stenosis were:mild stenosis (44.23%), moderate stenosis (44.23%), severe stenosis (40.00%) and total occlusion of coronary artery (51.77%), respectively. Conclusion The diagnostic value of 256-slice CTA for the degree of coronary ar-tery stenosis is insufficient, which can be used as a potential alternative screening examination to detect coronary artery ste-nosis in suspected patients and a method of re-examination in low risk patients with CAD.
9.Growth hormone with glutamine accelerate remnant intestinal adaptation after massive small bowel resection in rat
Yuanxin LI ; Xin ZHOU ; Ning LI ; Jieshou LI ;
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 1997;0(01):-
Objectives: In order to investigate effect and mechanism of solely or combined treatment of glutamine (Gln) and growth hormone (GH) on remnant intestinal adaptation after massive small bowel resection, we observed the weight of the rats, and analyzed morphology, nutrients absorptive function and gene expression of the remnant intestine. Methods: All rats undertaken 85% small bowel resection and placement of intravenous catheter and gastric tube were randomly assigned to 4 groups :①glycine (SB); ②GH+ glycine (SB/GH); ③Gln (SB/Gln); ④Gln+GH (SB/GH/Gln). All rats received isocaloric, isonitrogenous and isovolumic nutrition support. All rats were weighed daily after operation. On the POD12, crypt depth, villus height and mucosa thickness of remnant small bowel were analyzed; the \[ 14 C\] glucose and \ palmitic acid absorptive test were in vivo assayed; plasma insulin like growth factor 1(IGF 1) was measured; IGF 1, sodium glucose cotransport 1(SGLT1) and intestinal fatty acid binding protein(I FABP) mRNA were semiquatified analyzed by RT PCR. Results: The body weight, plasma IGF 1, villous height and mucosal thickness,\[ 14 C\] glucose and \ palmitic acid absorption both in SB/GH group and SB/Gln group had significantly increased than those in SB group, while those in SB/GH/Gln were significantly higher than those in any other group. The mRNA expression of IGF 1, SGLT1 and I FABP in SB/GH and SB/GH/Gln groups were significantly higher than those in SB and SB/Gln groups. Conclusions: Combined treatment of GH and Gln can enhance the intestinal trophic effect after massive small bowel resection. Gln can enlarge the mucosal absorptive surface in remnant small bowel. GH can not only enlarge the mucosal absorptive surface, but also enhance absorptive functional gene expression of enterocyte via mediation by local expression of IGF 1 .
10.Prediction and intensive care of malignant middle cerebral artery infarction
Ning LIU ; Yanqiang CHEN ; Xin WANG ; Li LI ; Jianmei WANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2014;22(12):930-933
Mortality of patients with malignant middle cerebral artery infarction (mMCAI) is as high as 41% to 78% with the conservative treatment in the intensive care unit.Malignant edema caused tentorial herniation is the most common cause of resulting in the death of patients.Some evidence supports the hemicraniectomy for the treatment of patients with mMCAI.The patients must receive supportive and adjuvant therapies before surgical decision making.Therefore,the prediction and intensive care of mMCAI have a very important significance.This article reviews the predictive factors and intensive care of mMCAI.