1.Using KDQOL-SFTM[1]1.2 Scale to Study the Life Quality of End Stage Renal Disease Patients
Min WENG ; Jiexian CAO ; Hongmei LI
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2013;(12):53-55,83
Objective To investigate the life quality (QoL) of end stage renal disease patients. Methods KDQOL-SFTM1.2 scale was used to assess the life quality of end-stage renal disease patients who received maintenance hemodialysis or Newly diagnosed but not yet received renal replacement therapy more than three months in the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University or the Yunnan Kidney Disease Hospital from March 2011 to July 2012. Results (1) The QoL of maintenance hemodialysis group was significantly higher than not yet started renal replacement therapy group in the Physical functioning (PF),Role physical (RP),Body pain (BP) fields, the difference was statistically significant ( <0.05) . (2) The QoL of maintenance hemodialysis group was significantly higher than not yet started renal replacement therapy group in the Symptom/problem list (SPL), Sleep fields,but lower than not yet started renal replacement therapy group in the Effects of Kidney disease (EKD), Work status (WS) fields,the difference was statistically significant (<0.05) . Conclusion The life quality of maintenance hemodialysis patients is higher than newly diagnosed but not yet started renal replacement therapy patients in some aspects.
2.The diagnosis of fetus' hypoplastic cartilage with ultrasound
Hongbo CHANG ; Hongmei CAO ; Ying LIU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 1999;8(6):339-340
Objective To discuss the feature of the ultrasonic image and the clinical value of this test way.Methods six Cases of hypoplastie cartilage from 30 thousand fetus were detected.Results Shortened and widened long bone in four limbs,betl shape in chest,enlarged head and inflated abdomen are the main features of the ultrasonic image.Conclusion Ultrasound is superior to other methods in diagnosing fetus'hypoplastic cartilage.
3.Research progress in diagnostic and treatment instruments of traditional Chinese medicine
Hongmei CAO ; Fei TIAN ; Xiaozuo LU
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2013;(2):84-87
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a great knowledge base that has been developed through thousands of years and has been accumulated a wealth of experience in diagnosis and treatment.TCM has advanced concepts,but lag behind the use of modern technology and means.With the progress of modern science and technology,the combination of TCM theory and moderm science and technology promotes the development of TCM engineering.TCM has been a breakthrough in diagnostic techniques and clinical treatment,especially modern TCM instruments.At present,diagnostic instruments of TCM mainly depend on pulse and tongue device,and gradually develop to four diagnostic comprehensive analysis platform.Therapeutic instruments of TCM include electroacupuncture device,meridian instrument,laser treatment device and magnetic therapy instrument.This article focuses on the current status,problems and trend on TCM diagnostic and therapeutic instruments,which mainly include diagnostic instruments,clinical treatment instruments,Chinese medical instruments.
4.Effects of lithium on CDK5 and PP2A expressions in chronic aluminum exposure rats
Wenhui LU ; Qiumin QU ; Hongmei CAO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1982;0(04):-
Objective To explore the effects of lithium on expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) and protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) in the brains of chronic aluminum exposure rats so as to further understand the mechanism of lithium's inhibition on tau phosphorylation. Methods We divided 12 chronic aluminum chloride exposure rats into treatment group and non-treatment group (6 rats in each). Treatment group was given lithium chloride (200 mg/kg?d) via gastric perfusion daily for 6 weeks,while the non-treatment group sodium chloride at the same dosage and the normal group (6 non-aluminum exposure rats of the same month old) without intervention. Six weeks later,all the rats received Morris water maze test for learning memory function; CDK5 and PP2A expressions and phosphorylated tau protein level in rat hippocampus were determined by Western blotting. Results Compared with normal group,non-treatment of chronic aluminum exposure group showed higher phosphorylated tau protein level and CDK5 expression in the brain (P0.05). Conclusion Lithium may reduce tau phosphorylation and neurofibrillary tangle formation by inhibiting the expression of CDK5.
5.Evidenced-based prevention for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
Li CAO ; Hongmei WU ; Xinjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(02):-
Objective To obtain the most effective preventive management for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis by the evidence-based medicine approach.Methods We attempted to find the current best evidence for the prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis by searching ACP Journal Club(1991-Sep.2005),USA Agency for Healthcare and Research evidence report,Cochrane Library(Issue3,2005)and MEDLINE(1990-Sep.2005),and further critically appraised the available evidence.Results We found that VitD or its analogues with calcium and bisphosphonates could improve bone mineral density significantly.But the effects on reducing the development of fracture were not concluded.Conclusion VitD or its analogues with calcium can be the preferential method as prevention for corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis,while bisphosphonates may be an alternative way.
6.Clinical Observation of Saxagliptin or Pioglitazone Combined with Metformin for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Chunli CAO ; Jing ZHANG ; Hongmei ZHANG
China Pharmacist 2015;18(10):1747-1749
Objective:To study the efficacy and safety of saxagliptin or pioglitazone combined with metformin in the newly diag-nosed patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) with inadequate glycemic control by metformin alone. Methods:Totally 82 newly diagnosed T2DM patients with inadequately control by metfomin monotherapy for 12 weeks were randomly divided into two groups, sax-agliptin group ( saxagliptin combined with metforminc) and pioglitazone group ( pioglitazone combined with metformin) . The blood glu-cose control, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance index ( HOMA-IR) , body weight change and adverse reactions were assessed before and after the treatment for 12 weeks. Results:After the 12-week treatment,the level of fasting plasma glucose ( FPG) , two-hour postprandial plasma glucose (2hPG) and glyeosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c) in both groups were significantly decreased. Compared with the pioglitazone group,the level of 2hPG and HbAlc was lower while the level of FPG was higher in the saxagliptin group (P<0. 05). Compared with the saxagliptin group,the level of fasting plasma insulin(FINS) was significantly decreased and HOMA-IR was significantly improved in the pioglitazone group. The body mass index ( BMI) of the patients was increased in the pioglitazone group(P<0. 05) and showed no change in the saxagliptin group(P>0. 05). There was no statistical difference in the adverse reac-tions between the two groups(P>0. 05). Conclusion:The combination of saxagliptin or pioglitazone with metformin in the treatment of newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes can improve glycemic control with low incidence of hypoglycemia and adverse reactions. Saxagliptin is more suitable for the patients with heart diseases or old patients.
7.Clinical Study on Integrated Treatment of Chinese and Western Medicine for 129 Cases of Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Wenxiu CHANG ; Shuhua CAO ; Hongmei GAO ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1993;0(10):-
Objective:To explore the effect of integrated treatment of Chinese and western medicine on muhiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).Methods:129 cases of MODS were treated by syndrome differentiation of TCM with the“four syndrome and four methods”based on the routine western medicine treatment from 1997 to 2003,and their therapeutic effects were evaluated. Results:Of the 129 cases,75 were cured and 54 died,the mortality being 41.9%.After treatment of TCM,the state of illness of the patients were ameliorated,the level of blood endotoxin decreased and the clinical syndrome improved.Conclusion:Integrated with western medicine,the“four syndrome and four methods”has obvious therapeutic effect.
8.The effects of modified adhesion retention on the surrounding tissues of dental implant
Yujiao CAO ; Wanli CHEN ; Hongmei XIE ; Yangyang YU ; Jinrui SU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(4):514-517
Objective:To investigate effects of the modified adhesion retention on the surrounding tissues of dental implant.Methods:182 patients with tooth defects were randomly divided into 2 groups,The patients in control group (n =89) received the traditional retention,in the test group(n =93) received modified adhesion retention.The bone loss at the near and far edges of the implant,alveolar bone height and thickness,the pictorial view of pink esthetic score variables(PES),the modified plaque index(mPLI),the modified sulcus bleeding index (mSBI) and the satisfaction were recorded and compared 1 year after treatment.Results:Compared with control group,the test group showed less bone loss(P<0.05),more alveolar bone height and thickness(P<0.05).The satisfaction of the comfort,chewing and language function,retention,esthetics,PES,mPLI and mSBI improved to varying degrees(P<0.05).Conclusion:The modified adhesion retention is more effective than the traditional retention in stabilizing the bone support of implant and reduce bacterial infection.
9.Analysis of clinical characteristics and epidemic genotypes of children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Baoying ZHENG ; Chao YAN ; Guanhua XUE ; Ling CAO ; Hongmei SUN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(10):735-739
Objective To explore the clinical features of children infected with macrolide-resistant (MR) Mycoplasma pneumonia(MP) isolates and genetic typing of all isolates.Methods Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) of MP positive in 96 nasopharyngeal or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) samples were collected from patients diagnosed as MP pneumonia in the Affiliated Children's Hospital of the Capital Institute of Pediatrics from January 2013 to October 2015.Fifty-five cases were male,41 cases were female;19 cases (19.8%) were 1 to 3 years old,18 cases (18.7%) were more than 3 to 5 years old,59 cases(61.5%) were more than 5 to 13 years and 2 months old.These samples were tested for MR associated mutations in the 23S rRNA of MP,and were divided into the MR group and the macrolide-sensitive (MS) group.Furthermore,the genotype of all the isolates were performed by conducting P1-restriction fragment length polymorphism(P1-RFLP) analysis and multiple-locus variable-number tandem-repeat analysis (MLVA) method.The clinical characteristics including the age,gender,hospitalization duration,symptoms,signs,fever duration,fever duration after macrolide therapy,white blood cell count,C-reactive protein (CRP),chest X-ray and/or chest computed tomography,which were compared between different groups.SPSS 11.5 software was used to analyze the statistical data.Statistical significance was determined at the 0.05 level of a two-tailed test.Results MR mutations were identified in the 23S rRNA gene in 81 specimens (84%),and the 96 specimens were divided into MR group(81 cases) and MS group (15 cases).There were statistical differences in fever duration,hospitalization duration,the incidence of complications and CRP level between the MR group and MS group (t =2.061,Z =-3.368,x2 =5.856,Z =-2.165,all P < 0.05).There were no statistical differences in age,white blood cell count,consolidation percentage on chest radiography and fever duration after macrolide therapy(all P > 0.05).All the 96 isolates were performed by adopting P1-RFLP typing,but 5 isolates were not typed successfully,while 81 cases (89.0%) isolates were typed as P1-Ⅰ and 10 isolates(11%) were typed as P1-Ⅱ c.The hospitalization duration and the fever duration after macrolide therapy in the P1-Ⅰ were longer than the P1-Ⅱ c group,and the difference was statistically significant (Z =-2.197,2.237,all P < 0.05).There were no statistical differences in age,fever duration,white blood cell count,CRP level,consolidation percentage on chest radiography and the incidence of complications (all P > 0.05).Seventy-three cases (90%) of P1-Ⅰ group were MR isolates,8 cases (10%) were MS isolates;3 cases (30%) of the P1-]Ⅱ c group were MR isolates,7 cases (70%) were MS isolates.The MR isolates in P1-Ⅰ group were much more than P1-Ⅱ c group.There was obvious statistical difference in the proportion of MR isolates between 2 groups (x2 =19.209,P < 0.01).All the 96 isolates were performed by modified MLVA typing,82 cases(85.5%) were typed as M4-5-7-2,11 cases(11.5%) were typed as M3-5-6-2,1 case (1.0%) was typed as M4-5-5-2,and 2 cases (2.0%) were typed as M4-5-6-2.Because there were less cases of the M4-5-5-2 and M4-5-6-2 type,only the clinical data of M4-5-7-2 and M3-5-6-2 group were compared.The hospitalization duration and the fever duration after macrolide therapy in the M4-5-7-2 group were longer than the M3-5-6-2 group,and the difference was statistically significant(Z =-2.406,-4.472,all P < 0.05).There were no statistical differences in age,fever duration,white blood cell count,CRP level,consolidation percentage on chest radiography and the incidence of complications(all P > 0.05).Seventy-four cases (90%) of the M4-5-7-2 group were MR isolates,8 cases (10%) were MS isolates;4 cases (36%) of the M3-5-6-2 group were MR isolates,7 cases (64%) were MS isolates.The MR isolates in M4-5-7-2 group were much more than M3-5-6-2 group.There was obviously statistical difference in the proportion of MR isolates between 2 groups (x2 =17.022,P < 0.01).Conclusions In the MR group,the children had longer fever duration and hospitalization duration,higher incidence of complications and higher CRP level than those in the MS group.The MR rates of MP in China was high.P1-Ⅰ and M4-5-7-2 are the predominate genotypes.There may be a correlation between genotype and MR.
10.The effect of Xuebijing on the activation-induced cell death (AICD) of T lymphocyte
Wenxiu CHANG ; Shuhua CAO ; Hongmei GAO ; Yongqiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(11):965-970
Objective To observe the influence of Xuebijing injection on apoptosis, apoptotic related gene mRNA levels and activity of caspase3 in activated T lymphocyte. Methods The T lymphocytes were obtained from the spleens of BALB/c mice and be induced to be activated and apoptotic by cultured with Con A + IL-2. Apoptosis was investigated by flow cytometry. RT-PCR was used to detect the expression of Fas, FasL, Bcl-2, Bax, IL-2 mRNA, and the activity of caspase3 in T lymphocyte was also detected by spectrophotometric method. In the mean time, the effect of Xuebijing injection on those parameters was observed. Results After the induction, T lymphocyte apoptosis raised at 18 h. At 6 h after the induction, there was no expression of FasL, Bax mRNA, and no change in the expression of Fas and Bcl-2 mRNA. At 18 h, the expressions of Fas, FasL, Bax mRNA rised and the expression of Bcl-2 mRNA lessened. The activity of caspase3 also ascended. Xuebijing injection can cut down the apoptosis induced by induction, make the expression of Fas, FasL, Bax mRNA decreased and Bcl-2 mRNA improved. The activity of caspase3 also fallen after the Xuebijing injection treated. It can promote the expressions of IL-2 mRNA at early phase of AICD (6 h) and depress the expressions at the late period (18 h). Conclusion The apoptosis of T lymphocyte induced by activation was regulated by the change of Fas, FasL, Bcl-2, Bax mRNA expression. Xuebijing injection can ameliorate the apoptosis through regulating the expression of IL-2 and apoptotic related gene mRNA, improve the proliferation activity of T lymphocyte.