1.Clinical study on chronic pain of Parkinson' s disease
Lixia LU ; Mingzhu ZHOU ; Jiaying WU ; Zhenguo LIU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2009;42(8):520-524
Objective To assess the prevalance and distribution of pain in Parkinson' s disease (PD) patients, and to describe the relationship between pain and development of disease and its impact on the quality of life. Methods 113 PD patients were assessed with Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), Unified Parkinson' s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Hoehn-Yahr Scale (H-Y), Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale (HRSD, HAMA) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Patients were divided into no pain group, PD-pain group and non-PD-pain group. PD-pain group was divided into PD-pain direct group and PD-pain indirect group. And statistical analysis was performed for each group. Results The incidence of PD-pain was 42. 5% (48/113). And compared with no pain group, PD-pain group had earlier age at onset of disease, longer duration, higher HAMA, HRSD, UPDRS and H-Y score, higher daily L-dopa dose, with statistical significance. Compared with non-PD pain group, the differences in the onset of age (57.4±9.6 vs 65.9±8.7, t= -2.596, P =0.012), HRSD(12. 9±7.9 vs 8.7±3.7, t =2.605, P=0.014) and VAS (61.6±25.9 vs 38.0 ± 30. 1, U = -2.290, P =0.022) were also statistically significant. BPI was different between PD-pain direct group and PD-pain indirect group except normal work and relations with other people. Conclusion Pain is frequent in Parkinsonian population. Most pain was chronic and related to PD (PD-pain). These patients always have earlier onset age and poorer quality of life.
2.A Survey of Professional Cognitive Level and Its Influencing Factors of Fresh Nursing Students in Yunnan
Wenli ZHENG ; Kunlan GUO ; Dan SHAO ; Mingzhu WU ; Shu CHEN
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(5):140-143
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the professional cognitive level and its influencing factors of fresh nursing students in Yunnan,in order to provide a basis for nursing education workers, improve the situation and put forward a series of interventions.MethodsA questionnaire survey was done among 623 fresh nursing students in 5 universities of Yunnan province,and the data were collected and analyzed using the descriptive analysis and chi-square test of software SPSS22.0.Results There were 313 peoples choose nursing for easy future employment in qualified 599 questionnaires. The professional cognitive level in Yunnan was not comprehensive compared with other provinces,and the ratio of the nursing mission and etc were lower than other provinces with statistical significance(P < 0.05). However,there were 50 people(40.98%)would like to choose other major of 122 people who come from other provinces,which was higher than that of Yunnan (34.98%). There were 324 students(63.11%)were proud of nursing,327 students(63.70%)think nursing have a good development prospect who received the freshmen entrance education,which were higher than 35.62% and 42.47% of who could not receive the freshmen entrance education,with a statistical significance(P < 0.05). ConclusionSchool should reinforce the new students entrance education and professional publicity to cultivate the professional emotion of nursing freshmen.
3.Discrimination Between Natural Caffeine and Synthetic Caffeine
Wei ZHANG ; Mingzhu TANG ; Anying QIU ; Wei WU
China Pharmacy 2001;0(12):-
OBJECTIVE:To establish a method to distinguish between synthetic caffeine and natural caffeine METHODS:To identify the related substances obtained from synthetic caffeine and natural caffeine by HPLC,TLC,fluorescence spectrophotometry and X-ray powder diffraction RESULTS:Synthetic caffeine and natural caffeine can be identified by testing the related substances in them CONCLUSION:Using the described method,synthetic caffeine and natural caffeine can be discriminated accurately
4.Antitumor activity of AST and its mechanism of action
Dujuan XU ; Qiang WU ; Yan YANG ; Mingzhu CHEN ;
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2003;0(07):-
AIM To study the antitumor activity of astragalosides(AST) and its mechanism of action. METHODS By using two experimental models of hepatoma(HepA) and Sarcoma 180 in mice, the rate of inhibition of tumor weight AST on the growth of HepA and S180 tumor cells were tested. The growth inhibition of AST on Hela cells was detected by MTT assay. The effect of AST on cell cycle and apoptosis was analyzed by flow cytometry and TUNEL. RESULTS AST inhibited the growth of tumor cells of HepA and S180 in mice. AST inhibited the growth of Hela cell in concentration dependent manner with IC 50 of 80 4 mg?L -1 . Flow cytomety analgsis showed that G 0/G 1 phase rate was increased but S phase rate was decreased. The apoptosis rate of Hela cells treated with AST( 80 and 160 mg?L -1 ) was significantly higher than that of control. CONCLUSION AST can inhibit the growth of tumor cells of HepA and S180 in mice and the growth of HeLa cells in vitro . Causing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis is probably one of the mechanisms of antitumor effect by AST.
5.Nursing of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using exenatide targets site treatment
Qun LU ; Xiaojuan YAO ; Haifeng SUN ; Jing TAN ; Ying WU ; Rong CAO ; Mingzhu CHEN ; Yi JIN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(25):7-9
Objective To explore exenatide in the treatment of metformin(MET)alone,sulfonylurea (SU)alone or MET + SU combination therapy with poor glycemic control in type 2 diabetic pa-tients and to find effective nursing measures.Methods 24 patients were randomly divided into the con-trol group and the exenatide group with 12 patients in each group.In the exenatide group,exenatide 5μg twice a day for 4weeks,then 10μg twice a day for 12 weeks.Changes of HbAlc,body weight,BMI,FBG,P2hBG,and rate of adverse reaction were compared between two groups.Results Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc),body weight,BMI,FBG,P2hBG in the control group before and after treatment showed no significant difference,while the exenatide group showed better results compared with those before treatment and the control group.Nursing intervention played evident effect on reducing adverse effect such as nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,low blood sugar,headache.Conclusions For patients with type 2 diabetes,using MET,SU alone or MET + SU combination therapy showed poor results of blood sugar control,addition of exenatide therapy can effectively control blood sugar,nursing intervention can significantly alleviate the adverse effects of patients.
6.A pilot study on the clinical characteristics of Parkinson' s disease patients with rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder
Ying WAN ; Mingzhu ZHOU ; Haiyan HE ; Jing GAN ; Lixia LU ; Jiaying WU ; Xiaoyu REN ; Zhenguo LIU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2011;44(8):533-537
Objective To study the incidence of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and its impact on the clinical manifestations of patients with Parkinson' s disease (PD). Methods One hundred and twenty-four PD patients were included into this study and each of them was given the non motor symptoms questionnaire (NMSquest) to investigate the incidence of RBD. The PD patients were then divided into the RBD group and non RBD group, according to their answers to the NMSquest. Then the clinical differences were investigated between PD patients with and without RBD on the aspects of demographic characters, Hoehn-Yahr (H-Y) stage, the scores of Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) sub-items, the incidence of non motor symptoms, and the dysfunctions of non motor systems (cognitive impairment, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders ). The evaluation tools of non motor functions include Mini Mental State Exam ( MMSE), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Parkins' s Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS) and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Results ( 1 ) 62.9% (78/124) of the PD patients have been experiencing RBD. (2) The course of the disease in RBD group ( 3.8 ± 2.8 ) was significantly shorter than non RBD group (5.0 ± 2.5, t = - 1. 972, P = 0. 048 ) while the sex, age, onset age and the mode of onset, Levodopa dose equivalents (LDE) and the kinds of medicines showed no difference between the two groups. (3) H-Y stage, the scores of UPDRS sub-items and the incidence of motor complications showed no difference between RBD and non RBD group. (4) Most of the non motor symptoms, including the gastrointestinal dysfunctions, autonomic dysfunctions, mood disorders and sleep disturbances, occurred much frequently in RBD group, however, the scores of MMSE, HAMD, HAMA,PDSS and ESS showed no difference between the RBD and non RBD group. Conclusion RBD commonly occurred in PD patients, and PD patients with RBD have a tendency to suffer from dysfunction of non motor systems.
7.A retrospective study on rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder in Parkinson's disease
Mingzhu ZHOU ; Zhenguo LIU ; Jiaying WU ; Lixia LU ; Jing GAN ; Haiyan HE ; Wei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2010;43(12):858-862
Objective To determine the prevalence of rapid eye movement(REM)sleep behavior disorder(RBD)in patients with Parkinson' s disease(PD)and to investigate the risk factors of PD-RBD and its effect on the progress of PD. Methods Using the minimal diagnostic criteria of parasomnias described in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders-Revised(ICSD-R)to diagnose clinically probable RBD(cpRBD), patients were assessed by Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale(UPDRS),MMSE, Montreal Cognitive Assessment(MoCA)at baseline and followed for 2.5 years. Results The frequency of cpRBD ranged from 35.6%(47/132)to 41.7%(55/132)during the study period. 11.4% (15/132)patients dropped out from the study. Lower MoCA score and type of onset are independent factors with cpRBD; Lower MoCA score(OR =0. 817 ,P =0. 004)is the risk factor while tremor(OR =0. 247 ,P =0. 020)is the protective factor. PD in patients with PD-RBD may progress more rapidly than non PD-RBD patients(UPDRS Ⅲ change from baseline 9. 86 ± 4. 96 vs 6. 76 ± 4. 26, t = 2. 909, P = 0. 005; H-Y change from baseline 0. 77 ± 0. 54 vs 0. 33 ± 0. 49, t = 3. 664, P = 0. 000). Conclusion RBD may be a symptom predictive for rapid PD progression, declining cognition and psychosis.
8.Study on motor complications in patients with Parkinson's disease
Mingzhu ZHOU ; Zhenguo LIU ; Ring GAN ; Lixia LU ; Fiaying WU ; Wei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2008;41(11):744-747
Objective To survey the prevalence and distribution of dyskinesia and motor fluctuations, and to investigate the factors related to the dyskinesia and motor fluctuations. Methods The detailed information were recorded, patients were rated by Unified Parkinson's disease rating scald (UPDRS) and Hoehn-Yahn stage. The occurrence of dyskinesia and motor fluctuations were recorded according to UPDRS Ⅳ. Results One hundred and twenty-two patients receiving levodopa treatment for at lease 6 months were involved. Fifteen (12.3%) were experiencing dyskinesia and 41(33.6%) motor fluctuations. The age of onset(OR=0.907,P<0.01) and daily levodopa dose (95% CI 1.000-1.004, OR=1.002, P<0.05) were independent factors with dyskinesia; while the age of onset (OR=0.922, P<0.05), levodopa treatment duration (OR=1.234, P<0.05), daily levodopa dose (95% CI 1.002-1.008, OR=1.005, P<0.01) and Hoehn-Yahn stage (OR=1.869, P<0.05) were independent factors of motor fluctuations. Conclusions The rate of motor complications was lower than the results surveyed in European countries. The likelihood of occurrence of dyskinesia and motor fluctuations is increased in those on high daily levedopa dose. The concomitant use of other medication to reduce levedopa dose might delay the motor complications.
9.Risk factors of electrocoagulation syndrome after endoscopic submucosal dissection in patients with colorectal lesions
Mingzhu WANG ; Shiyun TAN ; Hesheng LUO ; Ming LI ; Pengbo WU ; Fang GUO ; Yongxiang SHU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2016;15(9):698-701
Objective To investigate the risk factors of electrocoagulation syndrome after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in patients with colorectal lesions.Methods Clinical data of 145 patients with colorectal mucosal lesions undergoing ESD in People's Hospital of Wuhan University between September 2010 and September 2015 were retrospectively studied.Results Among 45 patients,post endoscopic submucosal dissection electrocoagulation syndrome (PEECS) was developed in 32 cases (22%).The median age in PEECS group was higher (t =-5.783,P =0.000),the median lesion size was larger(t =-5.590,P =0.000),the median length of hospital stay was longer (t =-6.841,P =0.000) than those in non-PEECS group.Univariate regression analysis showed PEECS was associated with the age,lesion size,lesion location,length of hospital stay,malignant tumor,polyps type,resection modality.Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the independent risk factors for the development of electrocoagulation syndrome were age >65 year (OR =1.123,95% CI:1.013-1.244,P =0.027),lesion size > 3.5 cm (OR =1.173,95% CI:1.015-1.357,P =0.031),malignant tumor (OR =3.498,95 % CI:1.460-8.379,P =0.005),hospital stay > 10 d (OR =2.480,95% CI:1.346-4.569,P =0.004),non-rectal lesions (OR =12.612,95% CI:3.446-46.157,P =0.000).Conclusion Attention should be paid for colorectal lesion patients with high risk of PEECS,when endoscopic submucosal dissection is performed.
10.Investigation of effects of monoclonal antibody NCX-3F10against Na+/Ca2+ exchanger on rat cardiac ionic currentsand its suppression on ischemia-reperfusion induced cardiac arrhythmias
Mingzhu YANG ; Yichun CHEN ; Xiaolu WANG ; Yuqi ZHANG ; Xiaoyan XUE ; Qilong FENG ; Bowei WU
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2017;33(7):934-941
Aim To observe the effect of antibody NCX-3F10 on the main ion current of rat ventricular myocytes and its effect on arrhythmias induced by ischemia/reperfusion(I/R).Methods ① The whole-cell patch clamp technique was employed to record the Na+/Ca2+ exchange current(INa/Ca) and other major ion currents in rat ventricular myocytes.② The rat models of arrhythmia induced by ischemia/reperfusion were established by ligating the left coronary artery to in vivo and in vitro.Then the effects of antibody on the arrhythmia were observed.③ The IonOptix ion imaging system was used to observe the effect of antibody on calcium transients in single ventricular myocytes.Results ① The antibody NCX-3F10 dose-dependently inhibited INa/Ca from 5 to 40 mg·L-1.The IC50 for outward and inward currents was 11.15 and 11.69 mg·L-1, and the maximum inhibitory rates were 61% and 62%, respectively.The antibody also had an inhibitory effect on calcium current(ICa-L), and had no significant effect on inward rectifier potassium current(IK1), transient outward potassium current(Ito) and sodium current(INa).② In the isolated rat heart group I/R, 100% rats showed ventricular tachycardia, and 88.89% rats had ventricular fibrillation.After administration of antibody NCX-3F10(10 mg·L-1) 5 min before reperfusion, the incidence of ventricular tachycardia decreased to 44.43%(P<0.05), and the duration of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation was also shortened remarkably(P<0.05).③ In the anesthetized rats after administration of antibody NCX-3F10(50 μg·kg-1) 5 min before reperfusion, the incidence and duration of ventricular tachycardia,the incidence and duration of ventricular fibrillation, and total number of ventricular premature beats were significantly decreased(P<0.05).④ From 5 to 40 mg·L-1, NCX-3F10 antibody decreased calcium transient amplitude in rat single ventricular myocytes dose-dependently(P<0.05).Conclusions The NCX-3F10 antibody shows significant arrhythmic effects on ischemia-reperfusion induced arrhythmia in rats both in vitro and in vivo, the underlying mechanism of which is related to NCX and L-type calcium current inhibition and calcium overload reduction by the NCX antibody.