1.Experimental study on the influence of pressing force and time on thermal effect of An-pressing manipulation
Wu LI ; Quan-Rui JIANG ; Kun AI ; Xiao-Wei LIU ; Jun YU ; Jiang-Shan LI ; Jue HONG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2018;16(5):303-309
Objective:To observe the influence of pressing force and time on the thermal effect of An-pressing manipulation.Methods:Eight healthy volunteers were recruited to receive An-pressing manipulation at Xinshu (BL 15) on the right side.The pressing force and time were both divided into five levels:the force described as extremely mild,mild,moderate,strong and extremely strong and time given by 2.5 min,5.0 min,7.5 min,10.0 min and 15.0 min.The real-time change in local acupoint temperature as well as the change during 1.0-15.0 min after the manipulation were observed.Results:Compared with the baseline data,the real-time changes in the temperature after An-pressing Xinshu (BL 15) on the right side with different levels of force (from mild to strong) were respectively (1.88t0.64) ℃,(2.05±0.68) ℃,(2.25±0.59) ℃,(2.35±0.61) ℃ and (2.32±0.69) ℃;the changes in 15.0 min after the manipulation were respectively (-0.11±0.11) ℃,(0.03±0.14) ℃,(0.59±0.58) ℃,(1.38±0.70) ℃ and (2.09±0.98) ℃.The real-time temperature changes after the manipulation for different durations (from short to long) were respectively (1.94±0.37) ℃,(2.33±0.29) ℃,(2.49±0.31) ℃,(2.51±0.39) ℃ and (2.41±0.55) ℃;the changes in 15.0 min after the manipulation were respectively (0.53±0.49) ℃,(0.33±0.30) ℃,(0.52±0.33) ℃,(0.55±0.38) ℃ and (0.76±0.36) ℃.Conclusion:The thermal effect presented an increasing tendency with the extension of pressing time,and the temperature reached the top at 7.5 min;the thermal effect showed an increasing tendency with the rise of pressing force,and the temperature reached the top upon a moderate level of force.The pressing time can produce a greater influence on the real-time temperature than the pressing force;the pressing force can produce a greater influence on maintaining the temperature than the pressing time.
2.Comparative Analysis of Subtotal Thyroidectomy for Graves′ Disease Leaving a Unilateral Remnant Based on the Upper Pole
Qiao-chu ZHANG ; Yu LIU ; Hua JIANG ; Rui-lei LIU ; Xi LI ; Ze-nan HUANG ; Jue-kun WU ; Yong HUANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2019;40(4):560-564
【Background】 The aim of this prospective randomized study was to evaluate the feasibility of subtotal thyroidectomy leaving a unilateral remnant based on the upper pole. 【Methods】 Patients who underwent the subtotal thyroidectomy and isthmusectomy leaving either a unilateral remnant based on the upper pole(GroupⅠ ,59 patients)or with the bilateral dorsal thyroid tissue remained(Group Ⅱ,54 patients)were prospectively compared in operation time, blood loss,recurrence,and postoperative complications.【Results】The operation time remained similar between the two groups,but the blood loss,the reoperation time,recurrent laryngeal nerve injury,and recurrence in GroupⅠwere much less than those in Group Ⅱ. In addition ,no postoperative hemorrhage occurred in GroupⅠ. Three patients (5.56%) underwent postoperative hemorrhage in Group Ⅱ. Two patients(3.39%)in GroupⅠand 4 patients(7.40%)in Group Ⅱ experienced transient hypocalcemia.【Conclusion】In terms of blood loss,reoperation time,postoperative complication, and recurrence ,subtotal thyroidectomy with recurrent laryngeal nerves identification and the unilateral superior pole remnant of the gland provides a better outcome than subtotal thyroidectomy with bilateral dorsal thyroid tissue remnant.
3.Characteristics and management mechanism of imported malaria from overseas during the malaria elimination phase in Wuhan City
Jiao RUAN ; Shu-kun YU ; Yong-feng HU ; Fang CHEN ; Jian-min HE ; Liu-rong DENG ; Ning-na FAN ; Jun FENG ; Zheng FANG ; Jue WANG ; Kai WU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(1):74-77
Objective To analyze the characteristics of imported malaria epidemic from overseas in Wuhan, to explore the management mechanism of on-site cases, and to accumulate experience for the treatment of imported malaria in large cities after malaria elimination. Methods The epidemiological data on imported malaria from abroad during the period of malaria elimination (2010-2019) in Wuhan were collected. The gender, age and severe illness-related factors of the cases were analyzed. Based on the characteristics of the epidemic and the current situation of prevention and control, the content and experience of the “Municipal-District 24-7” case mechanism were discussed. Results The medical resources in Wuhan were the best in the central region, resulting in a large number of imported malaria cases, with a total of 474 cases reported from 2010 to 2019 (40.79% of the total number of cases in Hubei Province), including 359 cases of falciparum malaria, 36 severe cases and one death (the death rate was 0.28%). The patients were mainly young and middle-aged men aged 20 to 49 years old (97.26%). There were many referral cases (40.30%), and there was no seasonal clustering of cases reported. The undiagnosed proportion at the first visit was 44.85%, and the time of attack-diagnosis was 4 days or more in 61.00% of cases. The occurrence of severe cases was related to unconfirmed diagnosis at the first visit (χ2=35.46, P<0.001) and attack-diagnosis time (Z=-6.49, P<0.001). Conclusion Imported malaria occurs frequently in Wuhan, mainly falciparum malaria. However, “Municipal-District 24-7” case mechanism has effectively curbed the occurrence of severe and death cases and provided valuable experience for case management in similar cities in China.