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Objective:To explore the expression of peptidyl prolyl cis-trans isomerase (Pin1) activity in peripheral blood of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the value and correlation of T helper cell 17/regulatory cells (Th17/Treg) cells, and to analyze the effect and influence of all-transretinoic acid (ATRA) on it.Methods:① Comparing the difference of Pin1 expression and absolute counts of Th17 and Treg between RA patients before and after treatment and healthy control group, Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test was used for analysis. ② To analyze the correlation between the expression of Pin1 and its general data, activity indicators [such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and disease activity score 28 joints (DAS28) scores], Th17, Treg and some cytokines in RA patients, and to use Pearson and Spearman correlation tests. ③ To analyze the difference of Pin1 expression and Th17/Treg in peripheral blood of RA patients treated with low-dose all-trans retinoic acid (10 mg twice a week) and traditional immunosuppressants such as hydroxychloroquine for 3 months respectively. Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison between the two groups, and the difference was statistically significant with ( P<0.05). Results:① The activity of Pin1 in peripheral blood of the newly treated group of RA was [13.62(9.16, 19.42)] higher than that of the healthy control group [8.97(7.62, 11.45)]( Z=42.82 , P<0.05), and Th17 was [18.28(12.76, 24.08)] higher than that of the healthy control group [6.04(4.96, 4.96)]( Z=48.83 , P<0.05). Treg [11.06(5.31, 21.87). It was lower than that of healthy control group [40.41(24.33, 48.52)]( Z=42.21 , P<0.05). ② the activity of Pin1 in peripheral blood of RA patients was positively correlated with CRP, the number of involved joints, DAS28 score, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) ( r=0.396, P<0.05; r=0.683, P<0.05; r=0.466, P<0.05; r=0.315, P<0.05; r=0.416, P<0.05). ③ Compared with the newly treated RA group, the activity of Pin1 [6.94(5.96, 8.77), Z=42.82 , P<0.05] and Th17 7.38 decreased [7.38(3.85, 11.21), Z=48.83 , P<0.05], while Treg [40.41 (17.77, 33.47)] increased ( Z=42.21 , P<0.05). ④ Compared with the traditional medicine group, Treg [28.9(21.73, 37.36)] was higher in the retinoic acid group, and the difference was statistically significant ( Z=-2.683 , P<0.05). The activity of Pin1 was [6.23(5.58, 8.75)], but there was no statistical significance ( Z=-1.622 , P=0.104). Conclusion:Pin1 in peripheral blood of RA patients is over-expressed. Th17 is increased and Treg is decreased. ATRA combined with other traditional drugs can reduce Pin1 activity, promote Treg growth and improve disease activity of RApatients to a certain extent.
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Objective To investigate the knowledge,attitude,and behavior of patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD)in the community.Methods A questionnaire survey on knowledge,attitude and behavior through the mobile WeChat was conducted among 1 006 CKD patients in 57 villages of Jinze and Huaxin communities in Shanghai Qingpu district from June 2016 to May 2018,and the results were analyzed.Results The accuracy rate about CKD knowledge in 1 006 CKD patients was 69.98％.The participants who were very willing to accept referral,learning CKD knowledge,periodic follow-up,health education and lifestyle counseling accounted for 60.40％,those who were willing accounted for 32.59％ and not willing for 7.01％.The survey of behavioral patterns showed that 29.17％ often participated in actively learning disease knowledge,periodic follow-up and counseling,reasonable diet and regular exercise;52.96％ occasionally participated and 17.87％ never participated.There were no significant differences in knowledge about CKD among patients of different sex,age and occupation(t=0.475,F=7.111,F=0.563;all P＞0.05);while the CKD knowledge level was higher in patients with college or above educational levels(7.80± 3.96),or patients with a disease history over 5 years(7.64 ± 2.84),or patients with stage 5 CKD(8.25 ± 1.16).Conclusion The rate of knowledge,attitude and behavior in CKD patients is relatively low,especially in attitude and behavior.In order to control the disease progression and reduce the adverse impact of the disease,it is necessary to take effective measures to improve the attitude and behavior of CKD patients.
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A questionnaire survey on knowledge of chronic kidney disease (CKD) was conducted among 168 medical staff in suburban Shanghai on March 2016.The results showed that the average score was 53.53±13.35,with the lowest score of 17.5 and the highest score of 82.5;the score of 118 participants (70.2%) was 0.05).
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In order to further deepen the reform of public hospitals, to improve the qualified personnel training in Qingpu, and to enhance the overall level of medical health development, Qingpu Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning In October 2011, a new round of disciplinary construction and personnel training project was also started.Moreover, financial support has been provided to the project.By assessing the whole process, not only has the level of discipline personnel training and medical technology shown significant improvement, the tutors who provided the training also express academic interest and have new a vision for talent cultivation.Qingpu Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning launched a new round of comprehensive program on researcher training and disciplinary construction in 2011, aimed to further deepen the reform of public hospitals,improve the capacity of health research in Qingpu, Shanghai.We have assessed this program and found that this program has significantly improved the quality of training, and medical technology level in those hospitals;in addition, trainees has shown the increase in the interesting in conducting research and raised vision and prospects.
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Objective Explore the effective way to improve the research capacity of community nurses and to enhance their knowledge of scientific research.Methods Questionnaires were given to 10 community health service centers in Shanghai Qingpu District and 346 community nurses, who represent 93.51％ of the total community nurses, the results have been statistically analyzed which involves timely intervention.Results The effective ways to improve the research capacity of community nurses are listed as follows in proper order: organize scientific workshops;increase the support for nursing research;build a platform for access to literature;strengthen community care research tracking guidance.Conclusions Effective ways and means should be applied when carrying out community nursing researches in order to accelerate the scientific research ability of community nurses.
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Objective To explore the correlation between Th1,Th2,Th17,and Treg cells differentiation and related cytokines in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods Seventy-one patients with active RA were enrolled in this study.They were divided into low,moderate and high disease activity groups according to disease activity score (DAS28).The frequencies of Th1,Th2,Th17,and Treg cells in the peripheral blood of RA patients group (n=71) and healthy conlrol group (n=18) were determined by flow cytometry.T test was used for statistical analysis.Results Significant difference could be detected between the proportions of Th1 [ (6.2±4.5)％],Th17 [ (1.1±0.9)％] and Treg [(1.8±1.2)％] cells in the peripheral blood of RA patients and the control group (P＜0.05),and there was correlation between proportions of these three kinds of cell and the DAS28.Conclusion Th1 and Th 17 cells may promote the development of RA disease,but Th2 and Treg cells could prevent further development of RA disease.