1. Advances in diagnosis and treatment of acute scaphoid fractures
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2019;33(4):507-510
Objective: To review the advances in diagnosis and treatment of acute scaphoid fractures. Methods: The characteristic, classification, diagnosis, and treatment of acute scaphoid fractures were reviewed and summarized. Results: As one of the common fracture in hand, scaphoid fractures are generally classified as either undisplaced and stable or displaced and unstable. CT and MRI has best diagnostic specificity and sensitivity respectively. Most undisplaced and stable fractures can be treated successfully by plaster immobilization, whereas the displaced and unstable fractures have great prognosis after open reduction and internal fixation. Conclusion: Acute scaphoid fractures should be diagnosed and treated at an early stage, and choose the appropriate treatment according to the location and stability of the fracture.
2.The free soleus muscle perforator flap:an anatomic and clinical study
Yongqiang GUO ; Jianli WANG ; Huashan YANG ; Chengqi WANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2011;34(6):441-443
ObjectiveTo study the anatomy of the soleus muscle perforator flap and its clinical application.MethodsIn 6 cadavers specimen with 12 lower limbs,the cutaneous branches and soleus muscle perforator artery were dissected and their measurements were recorded.Fourteen patients with skin and soft tissue defects from July 2002 to October 2010 were repaired by the soleus muscle perforator flap.Of the 14 patients,eight for dorsal and anterior defects of foot,two for anterior defects of malleolus,two for hand defects,two for elbow defects.The size of the flaps was 5 cm × 6 cm - 12 cm × 20 cm.Flap success rates and postoperative course were evaluated. ResultsThe soleus musclocutaneous perforators mostly appeared within 5 - 24 cm length below the head of fibula.The diameter of the artery cutaneous perforator was( 1.08 ±0.22)mm,vena concomitants was (1.20 ± 0.32)mm.All flaps were survived completely and the wounds got primary closure in 14 cases.The flaps were not overstaffed,and their shape,texture and color were similar to normal.All of the 14 cases were evaluated as satisfactory after 6 months to 12 months follow-up. ConclusionThe free soleus muscle perforator flap is an ideal flap for repairing skin and soft tissue defects with the merit of simple procedure,minimal trauma and more physiological circulation established.
3.Clinical diagnosis and treatment for recurrence and progress of relieved myasthenia gravis after thymecto-my
Xuguang WANG ; Kunpeng YANG ; Huashan SHOU ; Jin ZHANG ; Chengyu SHE
Clinical Medicine of China 2009;25(10):1073-1075
Objective To summarize the experience of clinical diagnosis and treatment for recurrence and progress of relieved myastbenia gravis after thymectomy. Methods 22 recurrent and progressive after relieved pa-tients with myasthenia gravis who underwent thymectomy were retrospectively analyzed. The remission therapy was conducted with combined glucocorticoid and anticholinesterase and its effectiveness was estimated. Results It was 1,17,4 as better Osserman scale Ⅰ , Ⅱ , Ⅲ respectively before operation but 15,6,1 as better Osserman scale Ⅱ , Ⅲ, Ⅳ respectively in recurrence and progress of relieved myasthenia gravis after thymectomy besides 6 with myas-thenic crisis. Complete remission and partial remission were gained in 9 patients and 12 patients respectively. There was 1 hospital-death. Conclusions Recurrence and progress can occur in any patient of relieved myasthenia gravis after thymectomy. Bulbar myasthenia gravis is usually presented as dysphagia. Reasonable administration of glucocor-tieoid could improve majority of recurrence and progress of relieved myasthenia gravis after thymectomy but responses poorly to the anticholinesterases.
4.A social survey and analysis of setting up the new subject of physical education in Chinese Medicine colleges
Yichong FENG ; Huiqing YANG ; Huashan PAN ; Yanjuan WEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2006;0(09):-
Objective To investigate into social cognition of new subject physical education in Chinese Medicine colleges and to find out existing issues and institutes strategy to solve them. Methods Questionnaire and analysis of documents and telephonic interview were adopted. Results Society needs a large number of graduates who have solid knowledge of health protection and a good command of methods of preseving health and keeping fit and at the same time requires them to go in for teaching athletics, training and organizing games. New subject Physical Education has some advantages,and there are also lots of difficulties. Conclusions Course setting should be sptimized, practical teaching should be strengthened and publicized to ensure that the cultivation of talents meets the need of society.
5. Design and evaluation of clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal neutralizing antibody
Shanshan LI ; Jingwen GU ; Jing ZHANG ; Haijing YANG ; Wei LIU ; Yiqi YU ; Wenhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2022;27(2):190-197
COVID-19 pandemic has put a huge burden on public health and global economy. Vaccines play an important role in controlling virus transmission and reducing mortality. While monoclonal virus neutralizing antibodies can reduce the viral load, improve symptoms, and prevent the aggravation of the disease from hospitalization. Now hundreds of clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine and monoclonal neutralizing antibody are in progress. The vaccine focuses on disease prevention, while the neutralizing antibody focuses on disease treatment. There are quite many differences between the two kinds of clinical trials by following different technical guidelines, research purpose, trial design, implementation and outcome assessment. Therefore, it is necessary to summarize the similarities and differences between the clinical trials for the reference of new drug research and development as well as clinical researchers.
6. Progress in drug prevention and treatment of migraine
Xinyi YANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Nanyang LI ; Haijing YANG ; Xiaomeng MAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2020;25(12):1429-1435
Migraine is a common nervous system disease, which could seriously affect the quality of life. However, the medical treatment of migraine cannot meet the clinical needs at present. With the deepening of research, serotonin 1F receptor agonists and drugs targeting CGRP are more and more developed and marketed. In this paper, the mechanism of action, safety and efficacy, metabolic characteristics of these drugs were systematically evaluated to provide a more scientific basis for clinical prevention and treatment of migraine.
7.Application of A Dynamic Wrist-hand Orthosis for Upper Limb and Hand Function Rehabilitation in Chronic Stroke Patients
Ming-zhen YANG ; Song-hua HUANG ; Yu-long BAI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2019;25(11):1361-1364
Objective:To observe the effect of grasping training under a dynamic wrist-hand orthosis (Saebo Glove) on upper limb and hand function in chronic stroke patients. Methods:From October, 2018 to January, 2019, eleven patients with hemiplegia in upper limb and hand after chronic stroke were recruited. They received conventional rehabilitation and grasping training under dynamic wrist-hand orthosis for three weeks. They were tested surface electromyography of flexor and extensor muscle of wrist and upper limb, assessed with Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Action Reach Arm Test (ARAT), modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), modified Tardieu Scale (MTS) and Triple Spasticity Scale (TSS), and measured grip force, active range of motion of wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints before and after treatment. Results:The scores of FMA, ARAT and TSS, and active range of motion of wrist flexor improved after treatment (
8. Progress in the molecular mechanism and the prediction of postoperative recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma
Xin YANG ; Hu-liang JIA ; Lun-xiu QIN
Chinese Journal of Practical Surgery 2019;39(10):1030-1035
The radical resection is the most important treatment for primary liver cancer, but the high recurrence rate is the main obstacle to the survival of postoperative patients.According to the time of tumor recurrence, the postoperative recurrence of liver cancer is divided into the early recurrence and late recurrence. The former is mainly related to the invasion and metastasis of liver cancer, and the latter is mainly caused by multicenter tumor occurrence based on the background of liver disease. The early prediction of postoperative recurrence risk contributes to the timely and effective intervention and improved the prognosis of the patients. In the past ten years, the clinical research on the recurrence of liver cancer has been systematically studied. The molecular mechanism of the metastasis and recurrence has been newly recognized: the metastatic potential of liver cancer begins in the early stage of primary tumor; the imbalance of micro-environmental inflammatory response promotes the metastasis of cancer. At the same time, a variety of molecular markers for predicting the recurrence of liver cancer were identified, and a molecular prediction model for the metastasis of liver cancer was created and optimized. These research results lay the foundation for more accurately understanding of the recurrence and metastasis of liver cancer and developing the more precise prevention and treatment strategies.
9.The Oncogenesis of Glial Cells in Diffuse Gliomas and Clinical Opportunities.
Qiyuan ZHUANG ; Hui YANG ; Ying MAO
Neuroscience Bulletin 2023;39(3):393-408
Glioma is the most common and lethal intrinsic primary tumor of the brain. Its controversial origins may contribute to its heterogeneity, creating challenges and difficulties in the development of therapies. Among the components constituting tumors, glioma stem cells are highly plastic subpopulations that are thought to be the site of tumor initiation. Neural stem cells/progenitor cells and oligodendrocyte progenitor cells are possible lineage groups populating the bulk of the tumor, in which gene mutations related to cell-cycle or metabolic enzymes dramatically affect this transformation. Novel approaches have revealed the tumor-promoting properties of distinct tumor cell states, glial, neural, and immune cell populations in the tumor microenvironment. Communication between tumor cells and other normal cells manipulate tumor progression and influence sensitivity to therapy. Here, we discuss the heterogeneity and relevant functions of tumor cell state, microglia, monocyte-derived macrophages, and neurons in glioma, highlighting their bilateral effects on tumors. Finally, we describe potential therapeutic approaches and targets beyond standard treatments.
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10. Clinical features and prognosis of segmental zoster paralysis of limbs
Shilin YANG ; Qiang DONG ; Xiang HAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2019;52(11):904-911
Objective:
To describe clinical features and prognosis of segmental zoster paralysis of limbs.
Methods:
Three patients with segmental zoster paralysis of limbs in Huashan Hospital from January 2018 to January 2019 were reported, and a total of 23 patients (including the presenting three patients) until January 2019 in China were summarized.
Results:
Case 1: A 72-year-old man developed right foot drop three days after herpes zoster in the right lower limb (L4-5,S1). The electrophysiological study showed incomplete common peroneal nerve injury. He was treated with anti-virus drug, mecobalamine and steroids, and achieved a complete recovery after six months. Case 2: A 62-year-old woman developed difficulty raising the right arm one week after herpes zoster in the right shoulder and upper limb (C5-6). The electrophysiological study showed incomplete axillary nerve injury. He was treated with mecobalamine and ginkgo leaf preparation, and achieved an almost full recovery after six months. Case 3: A 86-year-old woman developed left hand weakness two weeks after herpes zoster in the left upper limb, chest and back (C7-8,T1-3). The electrophysiological study was not performed. She was treated with mecobalamine and ginkgo leaf preparation and got achieved an almost full recovery after three months.
Conclusions
Segmental zoster paralysis of limbs was most commonly seen in the elders, within weeks after rash eruptions. Focal motor paralysis appeared in the same segment where the skin eruptions occurred, with the upper limbs being more commonly affected than the lower ones. The electrophysiological study usually showed terminal nerve injuries. The prognosis was relatively good and most of the patients achieved functional recovery.