1.Impact and mechanism of curcumin on endometriosis model rats
Cuimei QIN ; Xinyi LIU ; Xiaolan DING ; Huiling GUO ; Pinying CHEN ; Jiao LIU ; Jie CHENG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(22):2744-2749
OBJECTIVE To explore the impact and mechanism of curcumin on endometriosis (EMS) model rats based on Notch1 signaling pathway. METHODS Female SD rats with synchronized estrous cycles were implanted with autologous endometrium on the abdominal wall to construct EMS model. EMS rats were randomly divided into model group, low-, medium- and high-dose groups of curcumin (60, 120, 240 mg/kg), and Notch 1 inhibitor DAPT group (7 mg/kg). The sham surgery group was also established, with 10 rats in each group. Rats in each group received intragastric administration or injection via caudal veins with the corresponding drugs for 4 weeks. Endometriotic lesions were observed and measured using ultrasound and visual inspection, and their volumes were calculated. Histopathological morphology of the lesion tissues was observed. The levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the abdominal cavity fluid, as well as the mRNA and protein expression levels of Notch1, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the endometriotic lesions were measured. RESULTS Compared with the model group, the volume of endometriotic lesions in the low- , medium- and high-dose groups of curcumin and the DAPT group was significantly decreased (P<0.05); atrophy or disappearance of columnar epithelium, cyst disappearance; the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF- α (except for the low-dose curcumin group) in the abdominal cavity fluid, as well as the mRNA (except for MMP-9 and VEGF in the low-dose curcumin group) and protein (except for MMP-9 in the low-dose curcumin group) expression levels of Notch1, MMP-9, and VEGF in the endometriotic lesions were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The curcumin high-dose group and DAPT group showed superior results in most indicators compared to the curcumin low- and medium-dose groups. CONCLUSIONS Curcumin has an improving effect on EMS, and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting Notch1 signaling pathway, reducting local inflammatory responses, and inhibiting ectopic endometrial invasion and angiogenesis.
2.Improved discharge survival in pre-hospital cardiac arrest patients: the Shenzhen Bao'an experience
Wenwu ZHANG ; Jinfeng LIANG ; Qingli DOU ; Jun XU ; Jinle LIN ; Conghua WANG ; Wuyuan TAO ; Xianwen HUANG ; Wenhua LIU ; Yujie LI ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Cuimei XING ; Huadong ZHU ; Xuezhong YU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;33(11):1518-1523
Objective:Cardiac arrest (CA) represents a significant public health challenge, posing a substantial threat to individual health and survival. To enhance the survival rates of patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), Baoan District in Shenzhen City has undertaken exploratory initiatives and practical interventions, yielding promising preliminary outcomes.Methods:1.Innovate emergency medical services by developing a "four-circle integration" system that connects to the hospital. This system encompasses the social emergency medical system, the out-of-hospital emergency medical system, the in-hospital emergency medical service system, and the intensive care treatment system. 2.Develop a comprehensive model for the construction of a social emergency medical training system, characterized by party leadership, government oversight, departmental coordination, professional guidance, technological support, and community involvement, termed the "Baonan Model." Additionally, establish evaluation criteria to assess the effectiveness of the social emergency medical training system in Baonan District; 3. Develop a cardiac arrest registration system and a social emergency medical training management system for Baonan District; 4. Enhance the proficiency in treatment techniques and the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among emergency medical professionals; 5. Strengthen and advance the development of a "five-minute social rescue network" to address the critical "emergency window period." .Result:In Baonan District, 9.18% of the public is trained in emergency medical skills. The bystander CPR rate for OHCA is 26.11%, AED use is at 4.78%, the 30-day survival rate is 6.31%, and the discharge survival rate is 4.44%.Conclusion:The implementation of the aforementioned measures can substantially enhance the survival rate of patients experiencing OHCA at the time of discharge.
3.Role of GSTM1 expression in mild hypothermia-induced mitigation of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury: relationship with microglial polarization
Huijie ZHU ; Cuimei LI ; Huailong CHEN ; Xiangxiang ZHANG ; Haofei LIU ; Yang YUAN ; Gaofeng ZHANG ; Fei SHI ; Mingshan WANG ; Rui DONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2023;43(10):1226-1231
Objective:To evaluate the role of glutathione S-transferase μ1 (GSTM1) expression in mild hypothermia-induced mitigation of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury and the relationship with microglial polarization.Methods:Eighty clean-grade healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats, aged 8 weeks, weighing 260-280 g, were divided into 4 groups ( n=20 each) using a random number table method: sham operation group (S group), cerebral I/R group (I/R group), mild hypothermia group (H group), and GSTM1 inhibitor + mild hypothermia group (IH group). The rat model of cerebral I/R injury was prepared using the filament occlusion method. The filament was removed to restore blood flow after the left middle cerebral artery was blocked for 2 h, and the rats′ brain and rectal temperature were maintained at 36-37 ℃ during the period. The vessels were only isolated and ligated without occlusion in S group. In H group, the entire body was wiped with 75% ethanol immediately after removing the filament, and the brain and rectal temperatures were maintained at 32-33 ℃ for 3 h, and the other procedures were the same as those previously described in I/R group. In IH group, GSTM1 inhibitor itaconic acid 8.6 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected at 24 and 1 h before developing the model, and the other procedures were the same as those previously described in H group. Neurological deficits were evaluated using a modified neurological severity score (mNSS) at 24 h of reperfusion, and then the animals were sacrificed and the brains were removed for observation of cerebral infarction (by TTC staining) and for determination of the expression of GSTM1, M1-type microglial marker inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and M2-type microglial marker arginase-1 (Arg-1) (by Western blot), expression of GSTM1, iNOS and Arg-1 mRNA (quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction) and contents of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) (by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay). Results:Compared with S group, the mNSS and percentage of cerebral infarct size were significantly increased, and the expression of iNOS and Arg-1 protein and mRNA was up-regulated, the expression of GSTM1 and mRNA was down-regulated, and the contents of IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10 and TGF-β were increased in the other three groups ( P<0.05). Compared with I/R group and IH group, the mNSS and percentage of cerebral infarct size were significantly decreased, and the expression of iNOS protein and mRNA was down-regulated, the expression of Arg-1 protein and mRNA and GSTM1 was up-regulated, the contents of TNF-α and IL-6 were decreased, and the contents of TGF-β and IL-10 were increased in H group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Up-regulated expression of GSTM1 is involved in mild hypothermia-induced mitigation of cerebral I/R injury, which is associated with inhibition of microglial polarization toward the M1 phenotype and promotion of polarization toward the M2 phenotype.
4.Association of interaction effects of outdoor physical activity and insomnia with depressive symptoms in college students
ZHANG Yunjie, LIU Cong, TU Xiaohong, WANG Cuimei, DAI Yuxin, JIANG Jing, QIU Jianhua
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(3):389-393
Objective:
The aim of the study was to investigate the association of outdoor physical activity and insomnia symptoms with depressive symptoms in college students, so as to provide a theoretical basis for preventing and improving depression of the college students.
Methods:
A sample survey of 9 349 college students from 4 colleges and universities in 3 provinces in Hubei, Jiangxi and Chongqing were conducted from November to December 2021. The Patient Health Questionnaire, Insomnia Severity Index and outdoor physical activity questionnaire were used to evaluate the depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms and outdoor activities of college students, respectively. The χ 2 test was used to compare the difference of the positive rate of depressive symptoms in college students. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the association between outdoor physical activity, insomnia symptoms and depressive symptoms. Generalized linear model was used to analyze the association of interaction effect of outdoor activity and insomnia symptoms with depressive symptoms.
Results:
The detection rate of depressive symptoms in college students was 37.4%. Significant differences in the detection rate of depressive symptoms were observed among college students with different majors, nationalities,educational backgrounds, family residence, family type, family economic conditions, study burden, number of friends, father s education level,mother s education level( P <0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that outdoor physical activity ( OR=0.51-0.69, P <0.01) and insomnia symptoms ( OR=6.15-21.30, P <0.01) were associated with depressive symptoms( P <0.01). Generalized linear model showed that insomnia symptoms( B =0.57), outdoor physical activity ( B =-0.15) and their interaction terms ( B =-0.02) were associated with college students depression( P <0.05).
Conclusion
This study suggests that insufficient time for outdoor physical activity and insomnia symptoms may increase the risk of depressive symptoms in college students. College students with insufficient time for outdoor physical activity and insomnia have a higher risk of developing depressive symptoms.
5.Effects of changes in family structure on depressive anxiety and stress related symptoms among college students
WANG Feng, ZHANG Yuancai, QIU Jianhua, LIU Gang, SU Fan, WANG Cuimei, WANG Liang,WU Xiaoyan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(2):251-255
Objective:
To investigate the effects of major family structure changes on depression, anxiety and stress symptoms of college students, and to provide theoretical basis for mental health promotion and prevention.
Methods:
A questionnaire survey was conducted among 9 779 college students from 6 universities, including Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Shangrao Normal University, Gannan Normal University, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, and Changjiang University, by using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 Items (DASS 21).
Results:
The prevalence rates of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among college students were 27.4%, 42.0% and 17.4%, respectively. Univariate analysis showed that family structure was associated with anxiety and stress symptoms ( χ 2=8.40,13.08, P <0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that specific family structure other than single or two parent family was positively correlated with anxiety( OR =1.89,95% CI =1.05- 3.42 ) and stress symptoms ( OR =2.48, 95% CI =1.36-4.50), family structure changes due to parental divorce was positively correlated with stress symptoms ( OR =1.53,95% CI =1.05-2.20)( P <0.05).
Conclusion
The occurrence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms of college students is related to the type of family structure and the changing factors. Colleges should pay more attention to the mental condition of college students with family structure changes, and deliver various mental health promotion services including psychological counseling and health education.
6.Product thinking as applied in designing the training model of hospital infection knowledge for cleaning staff of hospitals
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2020;36(11):912-915
Nosocomial infection prevention and control(hereinafter referred to as " hospital infection prevention and control" )knowledge training is an important part of hospital infection prevention and control work, making its training for hospital cleaning personnel a critical and difficult area. The authors applied product thinking concept to design the training model of hospital infection prevention and control knowledge for hospital cleaning staff. In analysis, they identified problems in their training, pinpointed existing problems, and developed training objectives through interview, along with training outlines and training management requirements. Approaches of pictures, texts, videos and on-site demonstrations were called into play in the training, eventually achieving the goal that cleaning staff satisfactorily accepted the training content and form, and effectively mastered and applied the knowledge of hospital infection in their work. It is expected that this training model can provide reference for the training of hospital cleaning staff in the prevention and control of infection in hospital.
7.Effect of cerebral edema on multiple organ dysfunction in patients with exertional heat stroke
Cuimei ZHAO ; Qinghua LI ; Rongqing SUN ; Shuyuan LIU ; Hongdi LYU ; Haiwei WANG ; Nannan WANG ; Jin YAN ; Jing WANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2018;25(3):246-249
Objective To observe the relationship between different degree of cerebral edema and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) of exertional heat stroke (EHS) patients. Methods The patients with EHS admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of the 159th Hospital of PLA from June 2015 to June 2017 were enrolled. The electrical impedance perturbation coefficient (EIDC) of bilateral cerebral hemispheres were monitored at 2, 24 and 72 hours after the onset of the disease by BORN-BE non-invasive dynamic cerebral edema monitor, and the patients were divided into 9+ group, 10+ group and 11+ group according to the resistance of the measured mean impedance coefficients. Fasting venous blood of the patients were acquired after 2 hours and 72 hours of the disease, the levels of serum interleukin-1β (IL-1β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), nitric oxide (NO), nitric oxide synthase (NOS), cardiac troponin I (cTnI), MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase (CK-MB), creatinine (Cr), β2-microglobulin (β2-MG), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST) were detected. The occurrence of MODS within 72 hours was recorded. Linear regression analysis of the correlation between EIDC and MODS was done. Results All 124 EHS patients were male; the age was (22.10±4.43) years. Among them, 20 in EIDC 9+ group, 61 in 10+ group, and 43 in 11+ group. There were no significant differences in the levels of IL-1β, TNF-α, NO, NOS, cTnI, CK-MB, Cr, β2-MG, ALT, AST after onset of 2 hours among different EPIC groups; all the indexes of 72 hours were significantly higher than those of 2 hours in each group; and the higher the EIDC, the more obvious increase of each index [EIDC 9+ group, 10+ group, 11+ group at 72 hours IL-1β (ng/L): 12.05±3.75, 18.49±7.94, 23.21±10.44;TNF-α (ng/L): 13.10±3.18, 18.92±7.23, 23.40±10.17; NO (μmol/L): 99.50±12.10, 111.41±17.75, 120.81±15.58;NOS (kU/L): 47.95±8.33, 56.70±12.12, 63.37±12.60; cTnI (ng/L): 92.75±20.92, 107.20±18.96, 117.30±14.53;CK-MB (U/L): 73.55±9.25, 83.23±13.19, 93.49±12.25; Cr (μmol/L): 165.30±9.41, 176.62±9.83, 180.09±10.14;β2-MG (mg/L): 16.45±2.68, 19.07±3.68, 22.05±3.93; ALT (U/L): 500.10±87.05, 563.90±91.28, 612.16±90.61, AST (U/L): 414.30±53.35, 470.51±73.83, 512.09±81.29, respectively, two-two comparison all P < 0.05], the higher of the MODS incidence [40.00 % (8/20), 65.57% (40/61), 83.72% (36/43), x2= 12.199, P = 0.002]. Linear regression analysis showed that the degree of cerebral edema was positively correlated with the incidence of MODS (R2= 0.905, P = 0.002). Conclusion The higher of the EIDC, the more severe of cerebral edema, the stronger of the inflammatory reaction, and the more severe damage of heart, liver, kidney and other organs in EHS patients within 72 hours.
8.Relevance between the facial morphology and nasal index: analysis of 210 young Han women in Henan
Wei WANG ; Cuimei WANG ; Zhongyang LIU ; Lili GUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2018;24(6):419-422
Objective To investigate the relationship between the facial morphology and the nasal shape for young women of Han nationality in Henan.Methods Aiming at the female conscripts in Henan province in 2016,210 healthy young females were enrolled in this study,and their anthropometric features were measured including height,weight,total head height,physiognomic facial height,morphological facial height,upper lip height,lip height,facial width,mandibular width,mouth breadth,nasal height,nasal length,nasal depth,and width of nose.The nasal indexes were divided into 5 groups according to different facial types.And their mean and standard deviation were calculated.The differences were analyzed by SPSS version 21.0.Results Among the indexes measured,there were significant differences in height,face height,shape face height,upper lip height,face width,mandibular width,head height/face width,face height/face width,shape face height/face width and nose index;P values were significant.The classification of facial types was based on the ratio of morphological surface index to area width,and the main types of the groups were mid-facial and narrow-facial types.The differences among different facial types were statistically significant (F =12.75,P<0.05).The scatter plot showed that there was a linear correlation between nasal index and facial shape.Linear regression analysis showed that the linear equation Y=135.84-75.5X (X is the ratio of morphological index to facial width,Y is the nasal index).Conclusions Nasal type is related to the face type.The linear fitting equation between morphological facial height/facial width and nasal index is Y=135.84-75.5x.These findings may enrich the external nasal database,provide reference for the correction of nasal deformity and nasal reconstruction,and direct the clinical therapy.
9.Correlation analysis between endocrine therapy adherence and illness perception in breast cancer patients
Cuimei SUN ; Yanrong LI ; Liyan FANG ; Chunhong LIU ; Min XIAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2018;24(16):1945-1948
Objective To explore the correlation between endocrine therapy adherence and illness perception (IP) in breast cancer patients. Methods From January to June 2017, a total of 100 breast cancer patients treated in Oncology Department at a Class Ⅲ Grade A hospital in Daqing City of Heilongjiang Province were selected as subjects by convenience sampling. The endocrine therapy adherence and IP of patients were investigated with the breast cancer endocrine therapy adherence questionnaire and Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire (BIPQ). Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the correlation between them. Results A total of 98 valid questionnaires were collected totally. Except for entry 3, 6 and 7, the scores on entries and total score of IP of patients were positively correlated with the endocrine therapy adherence (P<0.05). Except for entry 7, score of each entry and total score all entered the regression equation of adherence. Conclusions The IP of breast cancer patients has a correlation with the endocrine therapy adherence. We should raise the level of positive IP of patients by positive direction and intervention so as to improve endocrine therapy adherence of patients.
10.Morphometric determination of healthy young female's auricles
Lili GUO ; Cuimei WANG ; Minjing CHEN ; Linbo LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(3):164-167
Objective To investigate auricle index difference in Henan residents,and to provide an additional reference for otoplasty.Methods Subjects were made up 266 healthy young of Henan residents.Their height,weight,total head height,maximum head length,maximum head breadth,vertex to tragion height,physiognomic ear breadth,morphological ear breadth,physiognomic ear length and morphological ear length were measured and calculated.All the data were analyzed by SPSS 15.0 software.Results We obtained the means,standard deviation of each items,and data were treated statistically.Height (162.9±4.1) cm,weight (55.3±6.5) kg,total head height (18.6±1.0) cm,maximum head length (17.0±0.7) cm,maximum head breadth (14.1±0.8) cm,vertex to tragion height (11.9±0.7) cm,physiognomic ear length (6.2±0.4) cm,morphological ear breadth (4.9±0.6) cm,physiognomic ear breadth (3.3±0.3) cm and morphological ear length (2.9±0.3) cm were determined.The differences among the indices mentioned above were of statistical significance (P<0.05);the indices of female subjects of different height were significantly different (P<0.05);the indices of female subjects of different weight were also statistically different (P<0.05).The auricle index subjects of different height and weight were of no stistical difference.(P>0.05).Conclusions Subjects of different height and weight have different total head height;hence,the indices are related to body height and weight.Subjects of different height have different vertex to tragion height,length-height index of the head and breadth-height index of the head.This study has certain reference values on analyzing the characteristics of the human and auricle cosmetology of henan young females.


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