1.Value of pre- and postoperative red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte count ratio in judging the prognosis of patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer
Xiaoxin LU ; Bing YAN ; Fang LI
Cancer Research and Clinic 2021;33(2):119-123
Objective:To explore the value of pre- and postoperative red cell distribution width-to-lymphocyte count ratio (RLR) in predicting the disease-free survival (DFS) for non-metastatic colorectal cancer patients.Methods:The data of 108 patients pathologically diagnosed with non-metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma after surgery from December 2012 to January 2020 in Hainan Hospital of PLA General Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. RLR was calculated and its differences in patients with varied clinicopathological characteristics were analyzed. The receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve was applied to analyze the value of pre- and postoperative RLR in predicting DFS of patients, and the cut-off value was determined by Youden index. DFS of patients with different stratification stratified by a cut-off value of RLR was analyzed by using Kaplan-Meier method followed by log-rank test. Cox proportional hazards model was used to make univariate and multivariate analysis.Results:Youden index of pre- and postoperative RLR in predicting DFS was 8.86%, 9.15%; based on the above index, the patients were divided into the preoperative RLR<8.86% group (73 cases) and preoperative RLR≥8.86% group (35 cases), postoperative RLR<9.15% group (48 cases) and postoperative RLR≥9.15% group (60 cases). According to ROC curve, the area under the curve (AUC) of preoperative RLR in predicating DFS was 0.66 (95% CI 0.55-0.77, P = 0.01), and AUC of postoperative RLR in predicating DFS was 0.62 (95% CI 0.51-0.74, P = 0.04). Pre- and postoperative RLR cut-off values were used to predict 3-year DFS rate of patients with the sensitivity of 51.60% and 71.00%, respectively, and the specificity of 76.60% and 50.60%, respectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that patients in preoperative RLR<8.86% group had a better DFS compared with those in preoperative RLR≥8.86% group ( χ2 = 7.35, P < 0.01); there was no statistical difference in DFS between postoperative RLR<9.15% group and postoperative RLR≥9.15% group ( χ2 = 3.69, P = 0.06). Preoperative RLR was an independent affecting factor for DFS of patients ( HR = 1.13, 95% CI 1.04-1.22, P <0.01). Conclusions:Pre- and postoperative RLR could be useful in predicating 3-year DFS for patients with non-metastatic colorectal cancer. Preoperative RLR is an independent affecting factor for DFS, and the patients with low RLR have a better prognosis.
2.Unilateral olfactory functional deprivation model in the left peripheral nostrils by electric cautery injury:olfactory bulb neurogenesis and transformation
Jianjun ZENG ; Xu HE ; Xiaoxin YAN ; Xuegang LUO ; Aihua PAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(2):231-238
BACKGROUND:Olfactory bulb neurogenesis, transformation and maturation have been considered the hot topic. Olfactory bulb experience and nervous activity can influence olfactory bulb neurogenesis. However, no study reports that olfactory bulb functions can affect olfactory bulb neurogenesis in guinea pigs.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of unilateral olfactory functional deprivation on doublecortin, calbindin and parvalbumin expression in olfactory bulb of juvenile guinea pigs.
METHODS:Total y 24 guinea pigs were randomly divided into two groups, which were kil ed after establishing olfactory functional deprivation model through electric cautery injury at the left peripheral nostrils. At 3 and 6 weeks after modeling, the specimens were harvested. The expression change of doublecortin, calbindin and parvalbumin in two sides’ olfactory bulb of juvenile guinea pigs was detected by immunohistochemistry.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of doublecortin, calbindin and parvalbumin positive cells in olfactory bulb at the un-deprived side was significantly higher than that at the deprived side at 3 and 6 weeks (P<0.05). This finding indicates that olfactory neural activities can affect neurogenesis and transformation in guinea pigs.
3.Therapeutic effect of the hepatocyte growth-promoting factor combined with transmetil on the patients with chronic severe hepatitis
Changjian WU ; Jian YING ; Chaoming WANG ; Xiaoxin XIANG ; Yan ZHANG ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2002;0(05):-
AIM: To observe the therapeutic effect of hepatocyte growth promoting factor (PHGF) combined with transmetil in treatment of chronic severe hepatitis (CSF). METHODS: 120 patients were divided randomly into two groups: the combined treatment group and the routine group. All the patients received ordinary therapy, and 62 patients, based on the therapy, received PHGF combined with transmetil in the combined treatment group. RESULTS: Compared with the routine treatment group, the levels of total serum bilirubin and prothrombin time were decreased significantly (P
4.A clinical analysis of 813 patients with acute chest pain
Xiaoxin WU ; Dunfan CHEN ; Chunjiang YAN ; Banghan DING ; Minzhou ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2013;(6):366-368
Objective To analyze patients with acute chest pain as their chief complaint in order to improve our capability of early identifying and diagnosing high-risk patients,give them proper treatment in time and avoid misdiagnosis and improper treatment. Methods The clinical data of 813 patients with chest pain as their chief complaint admitted in the emergency department and critical care medicine department in Guangdong Provincial Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital from January to December in 2011 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the process of diagnosis and treatment formulated by the chest pain center,all the patients must immediately finish the first electrocardiograph(EEC)examination in 10 minutes and the relevant blood biochemical examinations within 30 minutes after admission. Results In accordance with the relevant examinations,the confirmed diagnoses were as follows:there were 276 cases of unstable angina,accounting for 33.95%;145 cases of stable angina,17.84%;121 cases of acute myocardial infarction,14.88%;103 cases of respiratory system disease,12.67%;78 cases of skeletal muscle disease,9.59%;46 cases of the digestive system disease,5.66% and the high-risk non cardiac chest pain(such as aortic dissection/rupture of tumor or acute pulmonary embolism)12 cases,1.48%.Seven hundred and eighty-five patients finished the first EEC examination in 10 minutes,and 147 patients completed the chest computed tomography(CT)scan within an hour. Conclusions Acute chest pain is a common symptom in emergency department. It is necessary to identify the high-risk patients according to a process as soon as possible in order to get an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment in time.
5.Correlation analysis between NT-proBNP and risk factors of acute coronary syndrome to elder patients
Yanhong WEI ; Yan LIU ; Xiaoxin KANG ; Yu ZHAO ; Lu YIN
Clinical Medicine of China 2015;31(8):704-707
Objective To study the correlation between amino terminal B-type natriuretic peptide precursor(NT-proBNP) and risk factors of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with elder patients.Methods One hundred and twenty-eight ACS patients were divided into unstable angina pectoris (UAP) group with 52 samples,ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) group with 35 samples and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) group with 41 samples.Meanwhile 45 healthy elder people were adopted as control group.Firstly,the subjects of blood pressure,body mass index (BMI) and smoking numbers were measured.Secondly,venous blood was collected to assay NT-proBNP,cardiac troponin Ⅰ (cTn Ⅰ),homocysteine (Hcy),blood-lipoids and C-reactive protein(CRP).Lastly,ultrasonic cardiogram was used to test left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDD),left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).In addition,correlation analysis was researched between NT-proBNP and other factors.Results NT-proBNP levels of UAP,STEMI and NSTEMI groups were significantly higher than the control group ((794.18±182.64) ng/L,(872.43±245.67) ng/L,(557.25±163.81) ng/L) and (125.84±59.27) ng/L,P < 0.05).NT-proBNP was positive correlation with systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,Hcy and CRP (r=0.182,0.176,0.281,0.191;P=0.040,0.043,0.001,0.031),however negative with LVEF(r=-0.247,P =0.005).Conclusion NT-proBNP level is sensitive to monitor ACS variety,and it is significant to test NT-proBNP combining Hcy,CRP,and cTn Ⅰ for diagnosing and treating ACS.
6.The influence analysis of public health emergencies on mood fluctuations of depression and related factors in the elderly in Shanghai
Bei BAO ; Yuntao WU ; Xiaoxin SHI ; Dijun RONG ; Liren ZHU ; Yan WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(2):227-231
Objective:To analysis the impact of public health emergencies on mood fluctuations of depression and the related factors in the elderly in Shanghai, in order to provide a new evidence for early psychological intervention.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 983 elderly in the Department of Geriatrics of Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University and two communities in Changning and Hongkou Districts of Shanghai by using a self-compiled social life questionnaire and Geriatric Depression Scale(GDS-30)during corona virus disease(COVID)-19 outbreak from 1 February to 15 February 2020.The mood fluctuations of depression and the related influencing factors were analyzed by comparing the current GDS-30 scores with the scores within previous six months.Results:Of 983 questionnaires, 867 were valid.The incidence of mild fluctuations of depression was increased from 20.9%(181/867)to 27.2%(235/867)during the public health emergencies( P<0.05), with 3 cases of newly emerged severe depression.The GDS-30 scores were higher during the public health emergencies than before the emergencies(9.88±3.85 vs.7.67±3.54, P<0.05). The four risk factors inducing fluctuations of depression in the elderly were the number of coexisted chronic diseases ≥2( P=0.036), the lack of visits or communication from families( P=0.015), the family members exposing a risk to COVID-19( P<0.01), and the daily viewing of epidemic news more than 4 h( P=0.023). Linear regression analysis showed that cough, sore throat, dizziness, sleep disturbance and dyspnea were significantly related to the aggravation of depression(based on the increase of GDS-30 score)( P<0.05). Conclusions:Public health emergencies may exacerbate depression in the elderly.They are more likely to experience the aggravation of depression when they suffer from multiple chronic diseases, lack the child visits or communications, have the family members exposing a risk to COVID-19 and pay excessive attention to the epidemic.
7.Influences of prisms on accommodative response and microfluctuation in emmetropias
Kai, WANG ; Yan, LI ; Xiaoqing, SHI ; Xi, WU ; Mingwei, ZHAO ; Xiaoxin, LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2015;33(6):513-517
Background How to control progression of myopia is a central issue in clinical optometry.Some clinical trials showed that wearing base-in (BI) prism can slow down progression of myopia to certain degree.However,whether BI prism or base-out (BO) prism should be used is worth discussing.Objective This study was to investigate the influences of different prisms on accommodative response and microfluctuation in emmetropias.Methods This clinical trail was approved by Ethic Committee of Peking University People's Hospital.During July in 2014,twenty-two emmetropias of 22 normal volunteers aged 21-27 years were recruited from Peking University People's Hospital under the written informed consent.An open-field infrared refractometer was used to monitor and record pupil diameter and accommodative response under three conditions including non-prism,3△ BI prism,and 3△ BO prism.The accommodative response value was calculated as the difference between reading value and-3.0 D,and root mean square (RMS) of accommodative response value served as amplitude of accommodative microfluctuation.Spectrum of accommodative response was analyzed by one dimension discrete Fourier transformation.The differences of accommodative response value,amplitude of accommodative microfluctuation and pupil diameter among three conditions were compared using repeated one-way ANOVA.Results The accommodative response values were (+0.31±0.78),(+0.51±0.75) and (+0.18±0.72) D under the non-prism,3△BI prism and 3△BO prismconditions,respectively,with a significant difference among them (F =28.078,P =0.000),and compared with the non-prism condition,the accommodative lag of 3△BI prism condition was increased and that of 3△BO prism condition was reduced (P =0.000,0.012).No significant difference was found in the amplitude of accommodative microfluctuation among the three conditions (F=0.062,P =0.879).The percentages of low frequency signal power (0-0.5 Hz)/total power (0-2.5 Hz) was 97.5%,98.3% and 91.4% under the non-prism,3△BI prism and 3△BO prism condition,respectively.The pupil diameter was (5.37-±0.69) mm under the 3 △ BI prism condition,which was larger than (5.07±0.66) mm under the non-prism condition and (5.01 ±0.69) mm under the 3△ BO prism condition (both at P =0.000).Conclusions Compared with wearing 3△ BI prism,wearing 3△ BO prism lessens the accommodative lag,decreases the pupil diameter and reduces the power of low frequency component in accommodative response.
8.Influences of short-term iPAD game on accommodative response and microfluctuation in adolescent myopia patients
Yan, LI ; Xiaoqing, SHI ; Lu, ZHANG ; Mingwu, LI ; Xiaoxin, LI ; Kai, WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2016;34(4):335-339
Background Using tablet computer at a short distance is one of the risk factors resulting to pathogenesis and progression of myopia.Studying the effect of such device on accommodative system of human eyes can provide further insights into myopia control.Objective This study was to explore the influences of playing iPAD game for a short duration on accommodative response,accommodative microfluctuation and pupil diameter in adolescent myopia patients.Methods Sixty adolescent myopic patients were included in Peking University People 's Hospital from August 2014 to April 2015,with the mean age (11.6±2.6) years and mean spherical equivalent refraction (SER) (-2.38±1.08)D.The patients were randomly divided into 3 groups according to different playing duration of iPAD game,including 3-minute group,5-minute group and 10-minute group.An open-field infrared refractometer was used to record pupil diameter and accommodation-associated data before and after playing iPAD game.Accommodative response was defined as the difference between the recorded value and theoretical accommodative response,and root mean square (RMS) was used to describe the amplitude of accommodative microfluctuation.One-dimension discrete Fourier transformation was used to analyze spectral characteristic of accommodative response curve.Paired t tests were used to compare these accommodative parameters before and after playing game,while Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were applied for analyzing high frequency component of accommodative microfluctuation.This research conforms to the declaration of Helsinki,and was approved by Peking University People's Hospital Ethics Committee,all the subjects and their guardian signed informed consent.Results The accommodative response values before and after playing iPAD game in 10-minute group were (0.81 ±0.29)D and (0.74 ± 0.27) D,respectively,with significant difference between them (t =2.263,P =0.036),and no significant differences were found in the accommodative response values before and after playing iPAD game in the 3-minute group and 5-minute group (both at P>0.05).The RMS after playing iPAD game was (0.31 ±0.08) D in the 10-minute group,which was significantly higher than (0.27 ± 0.09) D before playing iPAD game (t =-2.259,P =0.036).The high-frequency spectral power of accommodative response curves in all the three groups were increased after playing iPAD game in comparison with before playing iPAD game,with significant differences in the 5-minute group and 10-minute group (Z =-2.213,-2.016;both at P < 0.05),and the pupil diameters were significantly decreased after playing iPAD game in comparison with before playing iPAD game,with significant differences in the 5-minute group and 10-minute group (t =2.428,P =0.026;t =2.515,P =0.021).Conclusions Short-term exposure to iPAD does not deteriorate accommodative lag in adolescent myopic patients.However,the increase of amplitude and high-frequency spectral power of accommodative microfluctuation,together with accommodation lag will result in blurred images and may bring adverse effects on myopic eyes.
9.Establishment and application of a risk prediction model for ICU acquired weakness
Zhuyue JIANG ; Shengqiang ZOU ; Jiaming HU ; Li CHEN ; Yaji YAO ; Xiaoxin YAN ; Jinhan LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2021;37(11):807-812
Objective:To analyze the risk factors of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness, and to develop and verify the model.Methods:A total of 247 patients admitted to ICU patients from November 2018 to October 2019 were selected, and risk factors between ICU acquired weakness group ( n=106) and non-ICU acquired weakness group( n=141)were compared using logistic regression for model construction.The Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used to verify the goodness of fit of the model. The area under the ROC curve was used to test the model to predict the effects. From November 2019 to May 2020, 106 patients were recruited for application of the model. Results:The incidence of ICU acquired weakness in this study was 42.91%(106/247), and 44.34%(47/106),the study finally included age ( OR=1.043) ,mechanical ventilation time ( OR=1.140) , APACHE II score ( OR=1.081) , blood sugar ( OR=1.117) , lactic acid( OR=1.459) ,and neuromuscular blockers ( OR=3.499) to construct the risk prediction. The model formula was P=1/1+exp (- Z) =1/1+exp (8.808-0.042×age -1.252×neuromuscular blockers-0.078×APACHE II score -0.110×blood sugar -0.378×lactic acid -0.131×mechanical ventilation time. The area under the ROC curve of this model was 0.896 (95% CI: 0.824-0.914) , the maximum value of the Youden index was 0.577, and the corresponding sensitivity was 0.754,the specificity was 0.823,the cutoff value was 0.503. The model verification results the sensibility of 70.2%, the specificity of 88.1%, and the accuracy of 80.2%. Conclusion:The predictic model of ICU acquired weakness couducted in this study has satisfactory prediction effect, which can provide a reference for clinical screening of high-risk patients.
10.Ability of Logic Analogy between Hearing-impaired and Normal-hearing Preschool Children
Yan CHEN ; Rui HAN ; Xibin SUN ; Zhaoming HUANG ; Xiaoxin DU ; Chunyan QU ; Hongtao LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(5):482-483
Objective To study the differences between preschool hearing-impaired children and normal-hearing children in the developmentof logic analogy ability. Methods 90 hearing-impaired and 90 normal-hearing preschool children underwent the Logic Analogy forChildren test. Results There was no significant difference in the scores of Logic Analogy between the genders (P>0.05). The ability of logicanalogy improved with age. The scores of Logic Analogy were significantly higher in normal-hearing children than in hearing-impaired children(P>0.05). Conclusion It is learned that the basic law and main characteristic of the logic analogy ability development in preschool hearing-impaired children.