1.The effectiveness of diabetes self- management education through telemedicine on glycosylated hemoglobin:a Meta-analysis
Bingmei GUO ; Haijun JIN ; Congcong LIU ; Lin ZHAO ; Yun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(10):796-800
Objective To systematically evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes self-management education through telemedicine on glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c). Methods Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that assessed the effectiveness of remote diabetes self-management education in patients with diabetes were systematically reviewed using multiple electronic databases. The searching time was from database establishment to May 2015. These articles were analyzed after evaluation of their quality. Results Eight RCTs were included involving 2 047 patients.The results of Meta-analysis showed the effectiveness of remote DMSE on reduction of HbA1c of patients with type 2 diabetes was more significant than that of the control group [WMD=-0.50,95%CI (-0.88,-0.12),P < 0.05],while failing to support the effectiveness of remote DMSE on patients with type 1 diabetes [WMD=0.62, 95%CI(-0.19,1.43), P>0.05]. Conclusions Remote DMSE is effective to improve the glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes,while the effect on patients with type 1 diabetes is still not certain. Large-scale and multi-centered RCTs are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
2.Factors affecting the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination
Jian CHEN ; Feilin REN ; Congcong GUO ; Junfen LIN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(6):611-615
Objective:
To investigate the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccination and its influencing factors among individuals that missed the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine in Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the evidence for improving the strategy for COVID-19 vaccination.
Methods:
Individuals that did not receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine after 56 days of getting the first dose (missed individuals) from March and May, 2021, were randomly sampled from Zhejiang Provincial SaaS Vaccination Information System. Their basic information, status of getting the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine and willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine were collected through telephone interviews. The factors affecting the willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine were identified among the missed individuals using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
Totally 562 individuals were investigated, and there were 292 (51.96%) valid respondents. There were 54 actual missed individuals, with a mean age of (40.91±16.75) years, which included 39 men (72.22%) and 15 women (27.78%). Of all missed individuals, 23 had an educational level of junior high school and below (42.59%). The mean duration from the time of investigation to the time of getting the first dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine was (137±28) days. A half of the missed individuals were willing to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed high willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine among the missed individuals with requirements of vaccination in the workplace (OR=5.393, 95%CI: 1.112-26.152) and low willingness among the missed individuals that felt physical discomfort after receiving the first dose (OR=0.168, 95%CI: 0.035-0.806).
Conclusions
The willingness to receive the second dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine was low among the missed individuals, and high willingness is seen among the missed individuals with requirements of vaccination in the workplace and without physical discomfort after receiving the first dose of the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine.
3.The effect of butylphthalide on plasma brain-type creatine kinase isoenzyme,endothelin and calcitonin gene related peptide in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Qunli LIN ; Wandong XU ; Dongbo YANG ; Shenghao ZHENG ; Congcong HU ; Hongyan LIN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(13):31-33
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between butylphthalide and plasma brain-type creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK-BB),endothelin (ET),calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) in patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI).MethodsSixty patients with ACI were divided into treatment group and control group with 30 cases each by random digits table method.Both groups received normal treatment continuously for 7 days,and butylphthalide of 200 mg was added to treatment group for 3 times per day.The levels of plasma CK-BB,ET and CGRP of two groups before and after treatment were measured and compared.ResultsThe levels of plasma CK-BB,ET of two groups both decreased significantly after treatment,but CGRP rose obviously.It showed significant differences before and after treatment of both groups (P <0.01 or < 0.05).The levels of plasma CK-BB,ET of treatment group after treatment were lower than those of control group in the same period [(216.48±36.95) U/L vs.(333.07±54.03) U/L,(83.33±26.48)ng/L vs.(98.46±31.46) ng/L,P < 0.05 ].The level of plasma CGRP of treatment group after treatment was significantly higher than that of control group in the same period [ (44.16±13.28 ) ng/L vs.(36.42±12.31 )ng/L,P < 0.05 ].ConclusionButylphthalide can reduce the plasma enzyme activity,balance ET and CGRP,extend the cerebral arteries to antagonize ET,improve cerebral ischemia and cerebral hypoxia,which can protect brain cells and endothelial cells.
4.Comparison of the efficiency between in-vitro maturation and in-vitro fertilization after early follicular phase GnRH agonist down-regulation in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Ruru ZHU ; Shiquan XIAO ; Junzhao ZHAO ; Jia LIN ; Peiyu WANG ; Congcong JIN ; Wumin JIN
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2013;48(11):833-837
Objective To compare the outcomes of in-vitro maturation (IVM) and in-vitro fertilization (IVF) after early follicular phase gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a)down-regulation in infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods From July 2010 to December 2012,72 infertile patients with PCOS undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatment in the Affiliated First Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University were enrolled in this study.The patients were divided into 2 groups,which were patients with early follieular phase down-regulation IVM (36 cases) at IVM group and early follicular phase down-regulation long protocol IVF (36 cases) at IVF group.The laboratory parameters and clinical outcomes were compared between two groups.Results (1) Lab parameters:a total of 442 oocytes were retrieved in group IVM,and 560 were in group IVF.The rate of mature oocytes of 83.8% (469/560) and high-quality embryos of 70.9% (212/299) at group IVF were significantly higher than that of group IVM [54.1% (239/442) and 50.7% (73/144),retrospectively,P <0.01].In group IVM,the average duration of gonadotropin (Gn) was (2.8 ± 1.5) days and the average dosage of Gn was (285 ± 169) U,which were significantly lower than (11.0 ± 1.0) days and (1499 ±165) U in group IVF (P <0.01).The mean number of oocytes retrieved 12.8 ± 2.5,fertilization rate of 64.8% (155/239),and implantation rate of 31% (23/74) in group IVM and 15.6 ±3.1,65.5% (307/469),31% (23/74) in group IVF,which did not reach statistical difference (P >0.05).(2) Clinical outcomes:the clinical pregnancy rate (17/31,55%) of IVF group was not significantly higher than that 44% (14/32) at IVM group (P > 0.05).The abortion rate was 1/17 at Group IVF and 1/14 in group IVM,which did not show statistical difference.Women at IVM group has no ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome (OHSS) cycle,group IVF has 31% (11/36) cycles presented moderate and severe OHSS.Conclusions Infertile patients with PCOS undergoing IVM and IVF treatment after early follicular phase GnRH-a down-regulation can get satisfactory laboratory and clinical outcome.In addition to short treatment cycle,IVM can also avoid the occurrence of OHSS completely,but it has a rising trend in the abortion rate.IVF has a high incidence of OHSS,meanwhile,it increases the dosage of gonadotropins.
5.Influence of nursing intervention on anxiety and pains of out-patients who had accepted operation
Aiqun ZHANG ; Yaqin YING ; Xiaozhou ZHU ; Congcong ZHU ; Jie LIN ; Xuegang MA ; Oiuxia XIA
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(6):1-3
Objective To know the correlation of anxiety and pains of out-patients who had accept-ed operation and the effect of nursing intervention. Methods Divided 173 out-patients with operation in-to the intervention group(83 cases) and the control group(90 cases) randomly. Routine nursing cares was used in the control group, preoperative health education was used in the intervention group in addition. Us-ing the Me-Gill and SF-MPQ to evaluate pains between the 2 groups. Using the S-AI and the T-AI to evaluate the emotional condition between the 2 groups. Results The indexes which can indicated the pains and emotional condition in the intervention group after the health education were significant better than those of in the control group and themselves before the nursing intervention. Conclusions Preoperative pains and emotional condition should be evaluated among out-patients, and then carry out certain counter nursing measures to release patients' pain and negative emotion.
6.The anti-gastric ulcer effects of combined administration of Bletilla striata and Radix aconiti preparata in mice on the basis of uniform design
Congcong SUN ; Chunfang LIU ; Danni SUN ; Qianqian WANG ; Hui WANG ; Lianhua HE ; Na LIN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;39(7):611-616
Objective To study the influence of the combined administration of Bletilla striata and Radix aconiti preparata with different doses or ratios on anhydrous ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in mice with gastric ulcer. Methods The uniform design method was adopted on the basis of two factors and seven levels, which aims to investigate the influence of combined oral administration of Bletilla striata and Radix aconiti preparata with different doses or ratios on gastric mucosal injury in the mice with gastric ulcer. The indices like gastric ulcer index and stomach mucosa damage index were used to help selecting the right dose or ratio of decoctions for further study. Results The combined administration of Bletilla striata and Radix aconiti preparata at a certain proportion could reduce gastric ulcer index and stomach mucosa damage index. According to the regression analysis, the gastric ulcer index and stomach mucosa damage index were obviously inhibited by Bletilla striata, while this function decreased with the combined administration of Bletilla striata and Radix aconiti preparata. However, an interactive effect between each other has not been found. The influence of decoctions on the gastric ulcer index and stomach mucosa damage index became less when the compatibility ratio of Radix aconiti preparata increased, which referred to the total dose ranged between 3.64 g/kg and 29.32 g/kg. Conclusions The effect of the combined administration of Bletilla striata and Radix aconiti preparata showed relationship among the doses and ratios on anhydrous ethanol-induced gastric mucosal injury in mice with gastric ulcer.
7.Intestinal absorption kinetics of flurbiprofen in rats.
Junjie PENG ; Congcong LIN ; Jiang LI ; Zhihong ZHU ; Xinggang YANG ; Weisan PAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2013;48(3):423-7
To study the in situ intestinal absorption kinetics of flrubiprofen in rats, the absorption of flurbiprofen in small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and colon of rats was investigated using in situ single-pass perfusion method and the drug content was measured by HPLC. The effects of drug concentration on the intestinal absorption were investigated. The K(a) and P(app) values of flurbiprofen in the small intestine and colon had no significant difference (P > 0.05). Drug concentration (4.0, 10.0 and 16.0 mg x L(-1)) had no significant influence on the K(a) values (P > 0.05). However, when concentration was 4.0 mg x L(-1) and 10.0 mg x L(-1), significant effect on the P(app) values (P < 0.05) was found, but significant effect on the P(app) values was not shown between 10.0 mg x L(-1) and 16.0 mg x L(-1) (P > 0.05). The K(a) and P(app) values of flurbiprofen on the perfusion flow rate had significant difference (P < 0.05). Flurbiprofen could be absorbed at all segments of the intestine in rats and had no special absorption window. The absorption of flurbiprofen complies with the facilitated diffusion in the general intestinal segments, and accompany with the cytopsistransport mechanism probably. The perfusion flow rate had significant effect on the K(a) and P(app).
8.Maximum entropy model versus remote sensing-based methods for extract-ing Oncomelania hupensis snail habitats
Congcong XIA ; Chengfang LU ; Si LI ; Tiejun ZHANG ; Suiheng LIN ; Yi HU ; Ying LIU ; Zhijie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(1):12-17,23
Objective To explore the technique of maximum entropy model for extracting Oncomelania hupensis snail habi?tats in Poyang Lake zone. Methods The information of snail habitats and related environment factors collected in Poyang Lake zone were integrated to set up the maximum entropy based species model and generate snail habitats distribution map. Two Land?sat 7 ETM+remote sensing images of both wet and drought seasons in Poyang Lake zone were obtained,where the two indices of modified normalized difference water index(MNDWI)and normalized difference vegetation index(NDVI)were applied to ex?tract snail habitats. The ROC curve,sensitivities and specificities were applied to assess their results. Furthermore,the impor?tance of the variables for snail habitats was analyzed by using Jackknife approach. Results The evaluation results showed that the area under receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC)of testing data by the remote sensing?based method was only 0.56, and the sensitivity and specificity were 0.23 and 0.89 respectively. Nevertheless,those indices above?mentioned of maximum en?tropy model were 0.876,0.89 and 0.74 respectively. The main concentration of snail habitats in Poyang Lake zone covered the northeast part of Yongxiu County,northwest of Yugan County,southwest of Poyang County and middle of Xinjian County,and the elevation was the most important environment variable affecting the distribution of snails,and the next was land surface tem?perature(LST). Conclusions The maximum entropy model is more reliable and accurate than the remote sensing?based meth?od for the sake of extracting snail habitats,which has certain guiding significance for the relevant departments to carry out mea?sures to prevent and control high?risk snail habitats.
9.Endemic situation trend of schistosomiasis in Guichi District of Chizhou City,Anhui Province,1991-2011
Congcong XIA ; Zonggui HE ; Gengxin CHEN ; Tiejun ZHANG ; Suiheng LIN ; Yi HU ; Zhijie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2017;29(2):139-142
Objective To understand the epidemical patterns of schistosomiasis in Guichi District of Chizhou City,Anhui Province,in order to provide the reference for schistosomiasis control. Methods The annual data of schistosomiasis endemic situation in Guichi District from 1991 to 2011 were collected. The descriptive analysis was first conducted to describe the changes of schistosomiasis in local residents and the status of Oncomelania hupensis. An autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA)model was applied to fit and predict the tendency of schistosomiasis incidence in this region. Results The humanmorbidity increased with the increasing of the areas with snail habitats(P < 0.05),and four peaks(in 1992,1995,2005,2008)were detected. The difference of the area with snails among different types of snail habitats was statistically significant(F = 256.79,P < 0.05). ARIMA(1,1,1)was determined to be the optimal model for analyzing the morbidity of schistosomiasis,and the short⁃term forecast of the morbidity in Guichi District from 2012 to 2015 showed that the predicted values were 0.017%,0.007%,0.012%,and 0.010%,respectively. Conclusions The endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Guichi District is controlled relatively well in the past two decades. However,the surveillance in the lake and marshland regions should be
strengthened continuously to prevent the rebounding of the schistosomiasis endemic situation.
10.Incidence and management of monozygotic twin conceived by assisted reproductive techniques
Lijing MO ; Congcong JIN ; Yonggen WU ; Peiyu WANG ; Jia LIN ; Junzhao ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2015;(8):586-590
Objective To analysis the incidence and management of monozygotic twin (MZT) conceived by assisted reproductive techniques (ART). Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical pregnancies and MZT that resulted from ART was performed in Reproductive Medical Center,the First Affiliated Hospital,Wenzhou Medical University between January 2011 and January 2014. Results A total of 5 908 pregnancies were diagnosed: 2 012 twins, 157 high-order multiple pregnancy (HOMP), including 4 quadruplets. Overall, 51 MZT pregnancies were identified of them including 32 cases HOMP and 19 cases MZT. The incidence of MZT resulting from cleavage-stage embryo transfer was similar to blastocyst transfer (P=0.960). The percent of MZT resulting from in vitro fertilization [0.93% (28/3 022)], frozen-thawed embryo transfer [0.87% (13/1 502)] and intracytoplamic sperm injection [0.72% (10/1 384)] did not show statistical significance (P=0.794). The expectantly managed MZT was associated with a significantly greater likelihood of miscarriage [6/19 vs 5.11% (101/1 976)], and low birth weight infant [73.91% (17/23) vs 42.89% (1 453/3 388), P<0.01], when compared with dizygotic twin (DZT) did not undergo selective embryo reduction(SER). In monozygotic (MZ)-triplets with SER to 2 fetuses or to 1 fetus, there was no cases of preterm birth or low birth weight infant observed in MZ-triplets with SER to 1 fetus;when compared with MZ-triplets with SER to 2 fetuses, the low birth weight infant [56.00% (14/25), P=0.021] has statistical significance. The likelihood of the survival of two babies was lower in MZ-triplets with SER to 2 fetuses when compared with non-MZ triplets with SER to 2 fetuses [42.86%(9/21)vs 75.21%(91/121), P=0.003]. Conclusions The incidence of MZT pregnancies following ART is high. It plays a significant role in the occurrence of HOMP. MZT pregnancies are at an increased risk of adverse outcomes , it should transform to a single embryo thansfer (SET) program to reduce them incideuce. Reduction of MZT contained in multiple pregnancies appears to be a safe option.