1.Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) in patients with Aizheimer's disease
Li WU ; Yan WANG ; Chao LI ; Xing WU ; Xiufeng XU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2010;24(2):103-107
Objective: To develop the Chinese version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) and evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods: Three investigators assessed 10 dementia cases together with the NPI-Q to evaluate the inter-rater reliability. Eighty-six dementia cases and 30 healthy controls were assessed with the Behavioral Pathology in Alzheimer's Disease (BEHAVE-AD), the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and NPI-Q to evaluate the criterion validity. A subgroup of 30 dementia cases was tested with the NPI-Q again 24 h later to evaluate the test-retest reliability. Results: (1) Internal consistency. Cronbach's a coefficient of the severity subscale was 0.589, mean inter-item correlation coefficient of the severity subscale was 0.107. Cronbach's α coeffi-cient of the distress subscale was 0.612, and the mean inter-item correlation coefficient of the distress subscale was 0.114. (2) Inter-rater reliability. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of the severity subscale was 0.97, and ICC of the distress subscale was 0.94. (3) Test-retest reliability. The test-retest correlation coefficient of the severi-ty subscale was 0.89, and the test-retest correlation coefficient of the distress subscale was 0.86. (4) Criterion va-lidity. The severity subscale total score was correlated significantly with BEHAVE-AD (r=0.70, P <0.001) and BPRS(r=0.40, P<0.001) total score; the distress subscale total score was correlated significantly with the global ratings in part 2 of BEHAVE-AD (r=0.76, P<0.001) . (5) The severity subscale total score in demen-tia group was significantly higher than that in control group (median: 10 vs.1.5, P <0.001). The distress sub-scale total score in dementia group was significantly higher than that in control group (median: 10 vs 0; P< 0.001) . (6) Exploratory factor analysis identified 4 common factors, including psychosis, abnormal behavior,discontrol and affective symptoms, which explained 58.3% of total variance. All of the items loaded were between 0.596 and 0.803 on their conrresponding factor. Conclusion: The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of NPI-Q meet the psychometrics properties, and deserves to conduct further study in larger samples.
2.The use of compound lidocaine cream in tracheal intubation
Xiaoying LIU ; Wei WANG ; Xiufeng YANG ; Tingting GUAN ; Xinmin WU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1981;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of applying compound lidocaine cream on tracheal mucosa as topical anesthesia to reduce the stress reaction during extubation of tracheal tube. Methods Sixty patients (aged 18-65yr,body weight 40-80kg,ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ) scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia were selected,and they were randomly divided into compound lidocaine cream group (group L,n=30) and control group (group C,n=30). Orotracheal intubation was performed in all the patients. Compound lidocaine cream was uniformly smeared on the foremost third of endotracheal tubes before intubation in group L,and no drug was coated on endotracheal tubes in group C. The changes in blood pressure and heart rates during extubation,the use of hypotensive drugs,cough reflex,breath holding,sore throat and pharyngeal discomfort after extubation were compared between the two groups. Results The operation and intubation time of the two groups showed no significant difference. The blood pressure and heart rate during extubation,the rate of using hypotensive drugs,and the incidence of cough reflex and breath holding were lower in group L than in group C,while the foreign body sensation in pharynx were after extubation was more frequent in group L than in group C. The incidence of pharyngodynia was similar in the two groups,and the pharyngodynia and foreign body sensation in pharynx markedly improved one day after operation in both groups. Conclusion Topical anesthesia of tracheal mucosa using compound lidocaine cream may reduce the cough reflex and breath holding during extubation,and inhibit the stress reaction.
3.Observations on the Efficacy of Moxibustion plus Medicinal Tea in Treating Gouty Arthritis During the Interictal Period
Wenjun ZHANG ; Jianjun LI ; Xiufeng SUN ; Zicheng WU ; Huai WANG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(12):1221-1222
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of moxibustion plus medicinal tea in treating gouty arthritis during the interictal period.MethodA treatment group of 64 patients received moxibustion plus medicinal tea and the control groupof 64 patients, alimentary control.ResultThe total efficacy rate was 95.3% in the treatment group and 75.0% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01).ConclusionMoxibustion plus medicinal tea has a better therapeutic effect on gouty arthritis during the interictal period.
4.Controlled study of serum cytokines and high-sensitive C-reactive protein in the post-stroke depression and depression patients
Shengge WU ; Xiufeng LIU ; Pu LI ; Yanling DENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2014;23(6):497-499
Objective To compare the serum cytokines and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in the post-stroke depression(PSD) and depression patients,and further study of the pathogenesis PSD and depression.Methods The levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-α in the PSD group(n=30),the depression group(n=30),the post-stroke non-depression group(n=30)and normal control group(n=30)were measured with enzymatic-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and the levels of serum hs-CRP were measured by scatter rate nephelometryat for these four groups.Results The levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6,TNF-α and hs-CRP in the PSD group,the depression group,the the post-stroke non-depression group and the normal control group were respectively((137.23 ±8.12) pg/ml,(34.12±3.12) pg/ml,(64.62±6.11) pg/ml,(15.36±6.25) mg/L) ; ((133.21 ±7.56) pg/ml,(33.56±2.65) pg/ml,(62.95±5.66) pg/ml,(4.02± 1.21) mg/L) ; ((43.25 ±6.23) pg/ml,(16.12±2.60) pg/ml,(32.23±7.12) pg/ml,(14.88±7.23) mg/L) ; ((42.12±5.78) pg/ml,(15.32±3.23) pg/ml,(31.55±6.70) pg/ml,(3.68± 1.11)mg/L).The levels of serum IL-1β,IL-6 and TNF-αt in the PSD group and the depression group increased significantly than those in the the post-stroke non-depression group and the normal control group(P<0.01).The levels of serum hs-CRP:PSD group > post-stroke non-depression group > depression group > normal control group(P<0.05).Conclusion The PSD and depression may have the same immune mechanism.
5.Some Problems of Pharmacy Management in Primary Hospital
Wenfang WANG ; Xiufeng WU ; Shurong DU ; Lili YAN
China Pharmacy 2005;0(24):-
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the improvement of pharmacy management in primary hospital.METHODS:Some problems about pharmacy management and its operation process in primary hospital were introduced briefly.Reasons of above problems were investigated and analyzed,and relevant countermeasures were put forward.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:Pharmacy management of primary hospital should be strengthened,standardized and improved.More efforts should be put into the pharmacy work of primary hospital in order to make primary hospital become a great contributor for primary medical care.
6.Nuclear-cytoplasmic interaction QTL mapping of the lipoprotein and cholesterol traits in mice
Ye WANG ; Fangnan WU ; Yiting ZHOU ; Xiufeng JU ; Zaixiang TANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2014;(10):43-47,66
Objective To study the cholesterol nuclear-cytoplasmic interaction effect and position cholesterol traits QTL in mice.Methods Improving the nuclear-cytoplasmic interaction models and methods that have been constructed, and analyzing the public database of total cholesterol and lipoprotein data of F2 group that derived from DBA/2J ( D2) and CAST/EiJ ( CAST) mice.Results Six QTL that controlling total cholesterol, HDL and nonHDL were located in 4 linkage groups in the genome.In the models constructed in this study, we found a QTL has significant interaction with cytoplasmic background, which changes the previous results of data analysis, the genetic mouse cholesterol and lipoprotein components opened up new ideas.Conclusion Mouse cholesterol trait is the result of interaction of nuclear genes and cytoplasmic background.
7.Significance of expression of Flt-4 in different histopa thological grades of astrocytoma
Xiufeng YE ; Xueyun ZHONG ; Can MI ; Chipeng WU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1986;0(02):-
AIM: To study the significance of expressio n of fms-like tyrosine kinase 4 (Flt-4) in different histopathological grades of a strocytoma. METHODS: The surgical specimens from 50 brain astrocytoma patien ts were stained immunohistochemically for examining Flt-4 and vascular endotheli al growth factor (VEGF) expression. Intratumoral microvessel density (IMVD) was calculated by labeling the endothelial cells of the blood vessels within the tum or. RESULTS: Flt-4, VEGF expression were closely correlated with his topathological grades of astrocytoma. Flt-4 and VEGF expression were found in 52 % (26/50), 60% (30/50) of tumors. A significant correlation was found between Fl t-4 and VEGF expression (P
8.Study on antibiotic resistance and resistance genes of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in children
Xia WU ; Chuanqing WANG ; Xiufeng YAN ; Aimin WANG ; Leiyan HE ; Zuhuang MI ; Hui YU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2013;31(11):641-645
Objective The aim of this study was to study the antibiotic resistance and resistance genes of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in children from Shanghai area,and to determine the relationship between phenotypic and genotypic resistance profiles.Methods In this study,a total of 37 MRSA strains isolated from clinical specimens of hospitalized patients in Children's Hospital of Fudan University from March 2009 to November 2011 were collected.The mecA,ermA,ermB,ermC,aac (6') /aph (2),aph (3')-Ⅲ,ant (4',4),and qacA genes were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Resistance to antibiotics was detected by agar dilution tests.The data analysis was done by chi square test.Results Among the 37 MRSA isolates,all (100.0 %) were mecA gene positive,9 (24.3%) were ermB gene positive,none was ermA/C gene positive,21 (56.8%) were aac (6')/aph (2) gene positive,10 (27.0%) were aph (3')-Ⅲ gene positive,6 (16.2%) were ant(4',4) gene positive,and 9 were qacA gene positive (24.3%).The positive rate of aac(6')/aph(2) in hospital acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) was significantly higher than that of community acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) (85.7% vs18.8%,x2=60.340,P=0.000).Among the 37 MRSAisolates,37 (100.0%) were resistant to penicillin,ampicillin-sulbactam,cefazolin,cefoxitin and cefuroxime.The 37 isolates were all susceptible to teicoplanin,vancomycin,and linezolid.The resistant rates to gentamicin,erythromycin,clindamycin,sulfamethoxazole,fosfomycin,rifampicin,and levofloxacin were 51.4% (19/37),81.1% (30/37),51.4% (19/37),16.2% (6/37),27.0% (10/37),37.8% (14/37) and 54.0% (20/37),respectively.Compared with CA-MRSA,HAMRSA isolates had significantly higher resistance rates to gentamicin (12.5% vs 81.0%; x2 =17.033,P=0.000),levofloxacin (31.2% vs 71.4%; x2 =5.903,P=0.017),and rifampin (6.2% vs 61.9%; x2=11.959,P=0.001).The rate of gentamicin resistance in aac(6')/aph(2) gene carrying strains was significantly higher than strains not carrying the gene (x2 =29.757,P=0.000).Conclusions MRSA in children carry a variety of drug-resistant genes,showed multi-drug resistance.HA-MRSA carries more resistance genes,and has higher rates resistance to antimicrobials than CA-MRSA.
9.Laparoscopic ultrasonography in difficult place right laparoscopic hepatectomy
Zhiming WU ; Hongjun HUANG ; Xingcheng MENG ; Xiufeng CHU ; Hong YU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2018;33(6):486-489
Objective To evaluate the role of laparoscopic ultrasonography (LUS) in difficult place laparoscopic hepatectomy of the right liver.Methods The data of 7 patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy with tumor in the difficult location of the right liver in our hospital between Jun 2015 and Aug 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.LUS was used during all the operations in order to investigate the anatomy of the operations,determine the tumor stage and guide the incision margin of tumor.It was conventionally used to detect the relationship between the lesions and peripheral intrahepatic vessels and ducts.Results Seven cases underwent successful laparoscopic hepatectomy.The mean operative time was (121 ± 50) min,average intraoperative blood loss was (301 ± 122) ml,and there was no operative mortality.Mean hospital stay was (7.1 ± 1.2) d.One suffered biliary leakage and was cured by conservative treatment.Conclusions Laparoscopic ultrasound can determine tumor location and guide the operative route,increasing safety of laparoscopic hepatectomy.
10.Isolation and culture of tumor stem cells in human retinoblastomas
Xiufeng ZHONG ; Yongping LI ; Jian GE ; Bing HUANG ; Fuhua PENG ; Jianyang DU ; Jianxian LIN ; Zhongluan WU ; Jingbo LIU
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 1989;0(06):-
AIM:To isolate and culture tumor stem cells in human retinoblastomas (RTSC). METHODS: Retinoblastoma (RB) single cells acquired from fresh tumors of RB patients by enzyme digestion were seeded in serum-free medium at a density of 1?10~8 cells/L. Clonal cultures were plated at a density of 1?10~6 cells/L. Secondary tumor spheres were triturated again and passaged in fresh medium. The sphere-forming, proliferation and differentiation assays were performed. RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry were performed to identify the RTSC and differentiated cells. RESULTS: All RB tumors studied produced proliferating neurosphere-like tumor spheres, which were also passaged multiple times. These tumor spheres had the capability to self-renew, proliferate in SFM medium, expressed retinal progenitor cell related genes, and differentiated into neurons and glia when they were transferred to differentiation conditions.CONCLUSION:Our findings demonstrated that there were subsets of tumor stem cells resembling retinal progenitor cells in human RB, which can be isolated, cultured in SFM. The RTSC may be original cells of RB tumor, and also become the new target of tumor therapy.