1.Fast image registration based on particle swarm optimization algorithm and its application
Xiangang JIANG ; Hongbin ZHANG ; Guangli LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(8):969-974
Image registration is critical for clinical medical diagnosis and assisting surgical procedure.Using simulated X-ray and digital subtraction angiography(DSA)to generate digitally reconstructed radiograph(DRR)would improve the accuracy and speed of medical image registration.Herein an approach of using shading language to simultaneously generate the 3D render image and DRR from simulated X-ray or DSA is presented.The complex optimization and registration calculations are completed using the parallel calculation language(OpenCL),and the image processing unit(GPU)is used for DRR generation and 2D/3D registration.Experimental results show that the proposed method which relies on simulated X-ray or DSA for image registration can provide rapid and accurate visual guiding for surgical procedure.
2.Development of professional grief scale for medical postgraduate students and its reliability and validity
Ruzhi FENG ; Jia LI ; Jiayi LIANG ; Xiangang FENG ; Yulin GAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(7):647-652
Objective:To develop a professional grief scale for medical postgraduate students(PGS-MPS) and test its reliability and validity.Methods:Based on the integrated model of professional grief, the initial item pool was formed after literature analysis, semi-structured interviews, group discussion, and 5 experts were invited to assess the relevance of the items and provided revision suggestion.A total of 506 valid questionnaires were collected.SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 26.0 were used to test its reliability and validity.Results:The PGS-MPS included 41 items, including the professional grief reaction subscale and disenfranchised grief subscale.The professional grief reaction subscale included emotional reaction (14 items), physiological and cognitive reaction (20 items), and the cumulative variance contribution rate of the two factors model was 52.908%.Disenfranchised grief subscale included 7 items, with a single dimension and a variance contribution rate of 51.730%.Confirmatory factor analysis indicated the model fitting well.The Cronbach’s α coefficients for the professional grief reaction subscale and disenfranchised grief subscale were 0.947 and 0.850, respectively.Conclusion:The PGS-MPS has good reliability and validity and can be used to evaluate professional grief of medical postgraduate students.
3.Clinical value of marker genes in the diagnosis of salivary gland mammary secretory carcinoma
Xiangang YIN ; Ling CHEN ; Suying WANG ; Rong GE ; Zheng LI ; Shanshan XU
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2022;16(2):180-184
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological features, immunophenotype, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of mammary analogue secretary carcinoma of salivary gland (MASC) .Methods:From Jan. 2018 to Jan. 2021, 28 cases of salivary gland MASC were collected in Ningbo Diagnostic Pathology Center, and 10 cases of acinar cell carcinoma and 10 cases of adenoid cystic carcinoma were selected as controls. Immunohistochemical envision method was used to detect the expression of S-100,, DOG-1, CD117, SOX-10, Mammaglobin and Vimentin, and fluorescence in situ hybridization was used to detect the fusion gene of ETV6-NTRK3.Results:The S-100 protein, SOX-10 and Vimentin of MASC of salivary gland were diffusingly positive (28/28) , Mammaglobin (22/28) and CD117 (19/28) were partially positive, and DOG-1 was negative. ETV6-NTRK3 fusion transcription was successfully detected in 26 of 28 salivary gland MASC cases, of which 23 were positive and 3 were negative.Conclusions:Salivary gland MASC is a low-grade malignant epithelium tumor. Comprehensive detection of the expression levels of S-100 protein, SOX-10, DOG-1, Mammaglobin and CD117 is of great value for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of MASC. FISH detection of ETV6-NTRK3 gene fusion has important reference value for definite diagnosis.
4.Determination and Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effectiveness of 10% Chloral Hydrate Solution
Guangzhen LIU ; Guojin WANG ; Xiangang LI ; Gang CHEN ; Lin LIN
China Pharmacist 2017;20(2):372-374
Objective:To determine and evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of 10% chloral hydrate solution. Methods:The determination of antimicrobial effectiveness of 10% chloral hydrate solution from two different manufacturers was carried out according to Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition). Results:The antimicrobial effectiveness of 10% chloral hydrate solution met the require-ments of Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition). Conclusion:10% Chloral hydrate solution shows adequate antimicrobial effective-ness.
5.Effects of Na+-H+ exchanger 1 knockdown on protein expression levels of ATP binding cassette transporter A1 and cholesterol efflux in hypoxic RAW264.7 cells
Xiangang MO ; Li ZHANG ; Luochao ZHANG ; Wei HONG ; Lan WANG ; Lujun DAI ; Qianjun WEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(8):909-914
Objective To explore the effects of Na+ H-exchanger 1(NHE1) knockdown on ATP binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) protein expression levels and cholesterol efflux in the hypoxic RAW264.7 cells.Methods The RAW264.7 cells were infected with lentiviral vectors expressing shRNA specific for NHE1(siNHE1) or scramble RNA (siNC).The expression of NHE1 at mRNA or protein level was detected by qRT-PCR and Western blotting respectively in the infected cells after 24 h in a hypoxia condition.In the meantime,the methods of SNARF-1,Fluo-4 NW andSuc-LLVY-aminoluciferin were employed to determine NHE1 activity,intracellular Ca2+ ([Ca2+]i) and calpain activity,respectively.Furthermore,ABCA1 protein levels were detected by Western blotting in the 24 h hypoxic cells.In parallel,the intracellular cholesterol content and cholesterol efflux were analyzed by the methods of combined enzymatic HLPC and 3 H-cholesterol.Results The hypoxia condition versus the normoxia condition up-regulated NHE1 mRNA and protein expression level and activity by 2.48 folds,1.28 folds and 61.96% (all P<0.05),and increased[Ca2+]i and calpain activity by 4.51 folds and 2.41 folds(all P<0.05).Whereas the NHE1 mRNA and protein expression and activity at the presence of hypoxia were inhibited by siNHE1 with the inhibition ratio of 84.95%,60.75% and 66.44%,respectively (all P<0.05)and[Ca2+]i and calpain activity were reduced by 59.23% and 54.66% (P<0.05).Furthermore,the ABCA1 protein level was 61.67% lower in the hypoxic cells than in the normoxic cells (P<0.05),and siNHE1 was increased by 56.52% after treatment of Hypoxia.Hypoxia elevated intracellular total cholesterol and cholesterol ester by 74.57 % and 101.81% (all P<0.05).Treatment with siNHE1 in the hypoxia condition can reduce total cholesterol and cholesterol ester by 34.24 % 及 49.66 % (all P<0.05).Hypoxia reduced the cholesterol efflux by 34.79%(P<0.05),which were partially reversed by siNHE1.Conclusions NHE1 might play an important role in hypoxia-induced ABCA1 protein attenuation and reverse cholesterol transport dysfunction through[Ca2+]i/calpain pathway.
6.Continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with single shot femoral nerve block under ultrasound guidance for enhanced recovery after ankle and foot surgery
Xiangang KONG ; Haiou LI ; Kun WANG ; Dailiang HOU ; Chengwen LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2017;19(6):855-858,863
Objective To explore the feasibility of continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral poplit eal approach with single shot femoral nerve block for enhanced recovery after surgery in ankle and foot surgery.Methods Sixty adult patients scheduled for elective ankle and foot surgery were randomly assigned into 2 group (n =30 each):Group A received sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with a catheter placed and a single shot femoral nerve block under ultrasound guidance followed by patient-controlled postoperative analgesia with 0.2% ropivacaine through the perineural catheter;Group B received the routine epidural puncture and a catheter placement at L2-3 level followed by postoperative analgesia with 0.2% ropivacaine through the catheter.Systolic blood pressure (SBP),diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and heart beat (HR) were recorded before and after anesthesia.The block efficacy,the volume of fluid influsion during operation and the usage of ephedrine were recorded.The pain severity at rest and upon movement with a 0-10 numeric rating scale (NRS,0 =no pain and 10 =worst possible pain),the modified Bromage score of the motor block of the affected extremity,the number of effective patient-controlled bolus of ropivacaine and the number of need for opioid rescue within 48 h after surgery were assessed.The first time of leaving bed after operation,the length of hospital stay and the occurring of complication related to puncture and analgelsia were also recorded.Results SBP and DBP at each time point after anesthesia were higher in group A than those in group B (P < 0.05).The volume of fluid infusion during operation and the occurence of ephedrine use were less in group A than those in group B (P <0.05).There was no indifference in terms of the NRS scores at rest and upon movement,the number of effective patient-controlled bolus of ropivacaine and the number of need for opioids rescue (P > 0.05),but the complications such as nausea and vomiting,urinary retention occurred more in group B (P <0.05).The modified Bromage score of the motor block at each time point within 24 h after surgery was lower in group B than that in group B (P < 0.05).The first time of leaving bed after operation and the length of hospital stay were shorter in group A than those in group B (P < 0.05).Conclusions Ultrasound-guided continuous sciatic nerve block via lateral popliteal approach with single shot femoral nerve block can provide exact anesthetic effect with minimal interference on haemodynamics and excelent postoperative analgesia with less influence on movement.It's helpful in the ankle and foot surgery to improve the recovery after surgery.
7.Methods and principles for coding of stock materials
Xiangang LIANG ; Yungang HE ; Liping LIU ; Weihua LI
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2015;(9):123-125
To explore the methods and principles for the coding of stock materials in order to realize efficient management, summarization and analysis of the stock materials in the equipment and glass equipment warehouses, to standardize the purchase channel and to facilitate the application for the stock materials. The warehouse name was changed and the purchase channel was standardized, and the coding was sequenced with the principles of system, or-der, concentration, uniqueness, completeness, memory, size and etc. The standardization and completeness of the coding of the stock materials were improved to realize proper directory architecture for materials coding. The coding facilitates the summarization, planned allocation and accounting of stock materials, with repeated purchase avoided and stock management enhanced.
8.Amiloride slows down calpain-mediated ABCA1 degradation through in-hibition of hypoxia-induced NHE1 expression
Xiangang MO ; Li ZHANG ; Luochao ZHANG ; Long WANG ; Ning XIANG ; Juan YANG ; Xiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;(11):1992-1997
AIM:To examine the effects of hypoxia on sodium-hydrogen exchange 1 (NHE1) expression, in-tracellular Ca2+concentration ( [ Ca2+] i ) and calpain activity, and to explore the effect of amiloride on adenosine triphos-phate-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) degradation and its calpain-related mechanism.METHODS:RAW264.7 cells were exposed to hypoxia for 0 h, 12 h, 24 h and 48 h.The cell viability was measured by MTT assay and the expres-sion of NHE1 at mRNA and protein levels was detected by real-time PCR and Western blot.[ Ca2+] i was analyzed by flow cytometry.Calpain activity was assessed by the method of Suc-LLVY-aminoluciferin.Furthermore, the protein levels of ABCA1 in the RAW264.7 cells exposed to hypoxia for 24 h were determined after 6 h or 12 h treatment with NHE1 inhibi-tor amiloride in the presence of cycloheximide.ABCA1 protein levels and calpain activity were detected after 12 h incuba-tion with calpain inhibitor ALLN or intracellular calcium-chelating agent BAPTA.RESULTS: Hypoxia inhibited the cell viability in a time-dependent manner.Hypoxia up-regulated the mRNA and protein expression of NHE1, and increased [ Ca2+] i and calpain activity.Hypoxia increased the degradation of ABCA1 and amiloride slowed down the ABCA1 degra-dation.ALLN or BAPTA increased ABCA1 protein level and decreased calpain activity.CONCLUSION:NHE1 inhibitor amiloride attenuates the calpain-mediated degradation of ABCA1, indicating that hypoxia-induced NHE1 might, at least in part, participate in the ABCA1 degradation.
9.Prognosis and influencing factors of unprotected left main coronary artery lesion intervention with drug-eluting stents
Xiangang MENG ; Tao WANG ; Li WANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(27):44-47
Objective To evaluate the prognosis and influencing factors of unprotected left main coronary artery lesion intervention with drug-eluting stents.Methods Forty-five patients with unprotected left main coronary artery disease were treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).According to whether the lesions involving the distal left main bifurcation,the patients were divided into two 2 groups:nonbifurcation lesion group (26 cases) with opening or body disease,bifurcation lesion group (19 cases) with involving the distal left main or anterior descending artery,circumflex openings.Fifteen patients were guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during PCI,and 13 patients were reviewed by coronary angiography at (9.5 ±6.3) months after PCI.Results All the 45 patients were successful.There were 42 patients successfully finished the follow-up study for the average of 8-48 (19.9 ± 10.2) months,non-bifurcation lesion group was 24 cases,bifurcation lesion group was 18 cases.The incidence of recurrent angina pectoris during the follow-up period in bifurcation lesion group was significantly higher than that in non-bifurcation lesion group [6/18 vs.12.5% (3/24)],there was statistical difference (P < 0.05),but there was no statistical difference in the incidence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) between 2 groups [3/18 vs.12.5% (3/24),P > 0.05].Single-variable analysis results showed that MACE in IVUS guided during PCI was less than that in non-IVUS guided during PCI [1/15 vs.18.5%(5/27)],there was statistical difference (P <0.05).In 13 patients who reviewed by coronary angiography,4 patients were found in-stents restenosis,all in bifurcation lesion group,the rate of restenosis in double stents was 3/6,in simple stents was 1/4.Conclusions PCI with drug-eluting stents is safe and feasible for the treatment of selective left main coronary artery lesion,it could bring the better short and long-term outcomes.IVUS guided PCI could significantly reduce MACE.
10.Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma with immunoglobulin G kappa paraproteinemia and eve involvement
Xiangang FANG ; Huixian LI ; Xiujuan SHAN ; Shujie TAO ; Zhenhua WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;46(9):679-680
A 74-year-old man presented with yellowish red nodules and plaques on the trunk for more than one year.Physical examination showed more than 20 scattered,irregularly shaped,well-demarcated,yellowish red nodules and plaques measuring 0.5-15 cm in diameter on the trunk.The plaques on the right lower abdomen showed central ulceration and atrophy with scar formation.Plasma protein electrophoresis revealed that the levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and kappa light chain were 18.3 g/L and 20.70 g/L respectively.Histopathologically,large necrobiotic areas and granuloma were observed alternately in the dermis and subcutis.There were numerous Touton giant cells,foreign body giant cells and foamy histiocytes in the granuloma,and many cholesterol clefts were found in the center of necrobiotic areas with the formation of lymphoid follicles in some regions.Both eyes of the patient were involved to different degrees.He was diagnosed as necrobiotic xanthogranuloma with IgG kappa paraproteinemia and eve involvement.

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