1.Diabetic Cognitive Impairment and Its Pathogenesis
Hong ZHOU ; Xiuqin ZHENG ; Gaojun TENG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2008;16(5):360-364
Recent studies have found that the incidence of diabetes with cognitive impairment increases significantly.This article reviews the clinical manifestation of diabetic cognitive impairment and expounds its potential pathogenesis from 4 aspects,including the toxic effect of hyperglycemia,and the changes of cerebrovascular pathology,neurotrophic factor and neuromodulation.
2.Tests for the identification and isolation of Neis seria gonorrhoeae: a nationwide external quality assessment in 203 medical and healthcare facilities providing sexually transmitted disease services in 2011
Xiuqin DAI ; Yueping YIN ; Bingjie ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;(5):358-359
Objective To make a nationwide external quality assessment of tests for isolation and identification of N.gonorrhoeae in medical and healthcare facilities at different levels,and to analyze current problems.Methods Lyophilized quality control samples were uniformly delivered to 252 medical and healthcare facilities providing sexually transmitted disease (STD) services at different levels.Test results were analyzed by the National Center for STD Control,China Center for Disease Control and Prevention,and evaluation results were fed back to participating laboratories.Results Finally,test results were received from 203 (80.56%) facilities.The comprehensive score averaged at 87.14,and facilities achieving a comprehensive score of 80 or greater amounted to 80.30% (163/203).The coincidence rate was 53.69% (109/203) for all of the 5 quality control samples,82.76% (168/203) and 87.68% (178/203) respectively for two quality control samples containing only N.gonorrhoeae,86.21% (175/203) and 96.06% (195/203) respectively for a sample containing Neisseria sicca and a sample containing Enterococcus faecalis,69.46% (141/203)for a sample containing different species of Neisseria.Conclusion The external quality assessment reveals a disparity in the capability to isolate and identify Neisseria among medical and healthcare facilities providing STD services at different levels.
3.Treating Parkinson's disease with high and low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: a clinical study
Xiuqin ZHENG ; Suwen YU ; Shengdong CHEN ; Jianbo JIANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;(12):907-910
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) at high and low frequency for the rigidity and tremors of Parkinson's disease (PD).Methods Sixty-nine patients with PD received rTMS at 5 Hz or 0.5 Hz.The efficacy was assessed using the unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS),motor function tests and motor evoked potentials (MEPs).Results Thirty-two patients with rigidity from PD received 5 Hz rTMS therapy,and their UPDRS total scores decreased significantly.Their motor function test results improved significantly and their MEP relaxed motor thresholds were significantly elevated.Thirtyseven patients with tremors from PD received 0.5 Hz rTMS therapy,and their UPDRS total scores were significantly decreased.Their motor function test results improved significantly and their MEP relaxed motor thresholds were significantly elevated.Conclusion High frequency rTMS may improve the symptoms of patients with PD rigidity and low frequency rTMS may improve the symptoms of patients with PD tremors.
4.The cytotoxic effect of methylglyoxal on BDNF and TrkB expression in rat hippocampal neurons
Hong ZHOU ; Xiuqin ZHENG ; Zhijun ZHANG ; Gaojun TENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(1):1-3
Objective To investigate the mechanisms of methylglyoxal(MG)-induced injury of hippocam-pal neurons. Methods Primary cultured of hippocampal neurons from 1-day-old Sprague-Dawley rats were incuba-ted with MG for different time and dose period. Cells proliferation were assayed by methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT),and apoptosis was quantified by flow cytometer using annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide (PI) stai-ning. The protein and mRNA levels of brain-derived neurotrophie factor (BDNF) and tyrosine kinase B(TrkB) were assayed with Western Blotting and real-time PCR. Results Treatment with MG resulted in a concentration-dependent (r=0.946, P < 0.01) and time-dependent (r=0.993, P < 0.01) decreasing neurons viability. Com-pared with Oh group(1. 633±0. 153)%, 100 μM MG treatment for 2h,6h, 12h and 24h,the cellular apeptosis rate were significantly increased ((2. 833±0. 153)%, (3. 367±0. 153)%, (4. 433±0. 404)% and (8. 833± 0. 306)% respectivdy,all P<0.01). MG also increased the BDNF mRNA and protein expression after 12h treat-ment (P<0.05 or P<0.01),but decreased the TrkB mRNA and protein expression in the cells after 6h treatment (P<0.05 or P < 0.01). Conclusion MG has direct toxic effect on hippocampal neurons and can impaire the BD-NF-TrkB signal pathway by inhibiting the expression of TrkB,and increasing the apoptosis of hippocampal neurons.
5.Parameters of Median Nerve Electrical Stimulation for Coma after Traumatic Brain Injury
Yanhong SHI ; Xiuqin SHAO ; Zhen FENG ; Chafeng ZHENG ; Lang SHUAI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2017;23(2):207-210
Objective To compare the effects of median nerve electrical stimulation on coma patients after traumatic brain injury with different settings. Methods From 2013 to 2015, 161 patients with traumatic brain injury were randomly divided into control group (n=40), experimental group 1 (n=41), experimental group 2 (n=39) and experimental group 3 (n=41). The control group received routine conscious-ness-promoted methods, and the experimental groups received median nerve electrical stimulation with 200μs and 30 Hz, 100 Hz and 50 Hz in sequence, 60 minutes a day for 90 days. They were assessed with Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) before, 30 days and 90 days after treatment. Results There was significant difference in the scores of CCS and CRS-R, times of treatment, number of sobered patients and coma time among groups (P<0.01), that the experimental groups were better than the control group (P<0.05), and no significant difference was found between the experimental groups 1 and 2 (P>0.05). The experimental group 3 was better than the experimental groups 1 and 2 (P<0.05). Conclusion Median nerve electrical stimulation with 200μs, 50 Hz could promote co-ma patients to wake up optimally.
6.High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the treatment of poststroke dysphagia: a randomized controlled trial
Xiuqin ZHENG ; Suwen YU ; Hongxia CUI ; Ben JIN ; Tian ZHU ; Yang XUE
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2017;25(1):39-43
Objective To assess the therapeutic effect of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on poststroke dysphagia.Methods A total of 90 patients with poststroke dysphagia were enrolled.They were randomly divided into either a NMES + rTMS group or a NMES + sham rTMS group (n =45 in each group).The Kuhota water drinking test and Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA) were used to assess the swallowing function.Results The scores of Kuhota water drinking test (F=82.001,P<0.001) and the SSA (F =33.743,P <0.001) before treatment,treatment of one course,treatment of two courses,and at 3 months after treatment in the NMES + rTMS group had significant differences.Compared with before treatment,they were improved significantly for treatment of one course (P <0.01 and P <0.05,respectively),two courses (all P<0.01),and at 3 months (all P<0.01) after treatment.The scores of Kuhota water drinking test (F =53.647,P<0.001) and the SSA (F=19.178,P<0.001) in the NMES + sham rTMS group also had significant difference.Compared with before treatment,they had significant improvement for treatment of one course (all P <0.05),two courses (P <0.05 and P <0.01,respectively) and at 3 months (all P<0.01)after treatment.The scores of Kuhota water drinking test for treatment of one course,two courses,and at 3 months after treatment (treatment of one course:t=2.217,P=0.02;treatment of two courses:t =2.406,P =0.019;at 3 months after treatment:t =2.128,P =0.037) and the SSA (treatment of one course:t =2.196,P =0.030,treatment of two courses:t =2.425,P =0.016;at 3 months after treatment:t =2.512,P=0.013) in the NMES + rTMS group were significantly better than those in the NMES + sham rTMS group.Conclusions High-frequency rTMS combined with NMES may significantly improve the swallowing function in patients with stroke.Its efficacy is superior to NMES.
7.Survey on oral health status of inpatients with schizophrenia
Qiuping YOU ; Wei ZHENG ; Lirong TANG ; Xiuqin ZHAO ; Wenxiu LI ; Yawen LI
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2015;38(z1):48-51
Objective To investigate and analyze oral health status of inpatients with schizophrenia.Method We selected 105 patients from Beijing Anding hospital included hospitalization length 1-5 years group (39 cases) and hospitalization length over 5 years (55 cases) were investigated with Self-made questionnaire and assessment guide for psychiatric care (OAG-PC).Results Tooth loss and oral health status of schizophrenia inpatients were both poor.There was significant difference in the number of people with tooth loss (x2 =7.68,P < 0.05) and mean number of tooth loss (F =9.20,P < 0.05) between two groups.The OAG-PC total score (F=11.1,P< 0.05),odour from the mouth (F=4.34,P< 0.05),saliva (F=3.93,P< 0.05),mucous membranes (F=5.64,P< 0.05),teeth or dentures (F=5.34,P< 0.05),calculus on teeth (F=15.34,P < 0.05),looseness of teeth (F =14.14,P < 0.05),and No.of teeth in the lower jaw (F =7.70,P < 0.05) in the schizophrenia inpatients with hospitalization length 1-5 years group was better than those with hospitalization length over 5 years,there were significant difference between two groups.There were no significant difference in lips (F =0.69,P > 0.05),tongue (F =0.65,P > 0.05),gums (F =1.87,P > 0.05),appearance of teeth (F=1.52,P> 0.05),and No.of teeth in the upper jaw (F=3.58,P > 0.05) between two groups.Conclusions Patients with schizophrenia are special vulnerable people.The more course of the disease was longer,the more the oral health status was worse.Tooth loss,calculus,and looseness of teeth are much more serious and will influence chew function seriously.Society,medical institutions,and families should pay more attention to the oral health status of patients with schizophrenia.And taking the preventative measures against poor oral health can improve quality of life of patients with schizophrenia.
8.Effect of team-based individualized health management on health literacy and health status among hypertensive patients
Xiuqin WEN ; Juhong LIU ; Jie ZHAO ; Chun CHANG ; Qingqi ZENG ; Yunting ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2015;(4):285-290
Objective To explore the effect of team-based individualized health management on health literacy and health status among hypertensive patients in community. Method This study was a self-controlled quasi-experimental design. A two-stage cluster random sampling method was used. Two neighborhood committees among 23 neighborhood committees in Desheng community were randomly sampled. The name list of hypertensive patients were obtained from the 2 sampled neighborhood committees, getting one from each five, 470 in total before intervention and 444 in total after. The two groups of patients before and after intervention had comparability in the social demographic characteristics as the age (67.16± 9.84, 66.47 ± 10.50 years), the gender (the male accounted for 47.00%and 44.10%), the ethnicity (the Han accounted for 93.80%and 92.30%) and the marital status(the married accounted for 91.30%, 88.90%)(t=1.447 χ2 =0.774, 1.595, 2.555, P>0.05). Since July 2013, Desheng community health service center intervened the hypertensive patients by team-based individualized health management. After one year, we compared the change of their health literacy and health status. Result After health management, the proportion of hypertensive patients with adequate health literacy increased from 38.50% to 53.40%, The average rate of health knowledge awareness among them increased from 65.30% to 75.30%. The average accuracy of health services utilization skills of them increased from 49.10%to 70.90%, lifestyle behaviors in dietary and in exercise the average increase was from 35.55, 17.07 to 37.05, 21.28 respectively, after the intervention the patients did better work in self management behavior, such as self-test of blood pressure, medication compliance and control of salt intake (74.40%, 87.60%, 80.00%) were obviously better than before intervention (61.30%, 68.30%, 62.20%), and the differences were statistically significant (χ2 =16.813, 48.295, 52.058, P<0.05). After health management, the self-report health was better among hypertensive patients. The proportion of them with normalized blood pressure increased from 72.90% to 79.50%, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Team-based individualized health management could increase health literacy of hypertensive patients in community and improve their health status obviously.
9.The students' satisfaction degree and cognitive attitude of the network construction of elaborate course of social medicine
Ping XIA ; Chuanjian LU ; Zhenmiao PANG ; Xingying XU ; Heng LONG ; Xiuqin YUAN ; Haiyan ZHENG ; Yanping QU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2014;(8):857-860,861
Objective This study aimed to survey students' satisfaction and cognitive attitude of elaborate course of social medicine to provide a basis for exploring appropriate teaching mode. Methods Purposive sampling was used with questionnaire to survey 646 students who had learned social medicine in 5 universities in Guangdong province. The survey included the social medicine curriculum, teaching situation, students' satisfaction and cognitive attitude of elaborate course of so-cial medicine. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to describe the demographic characteristics and curriculum. The t test and one-way ANOVA were used to compare the means of students' satisfaction and cognitive attitude of elaborate course in different universities, using the test level of 0.05. Results The lecture-based learning was the main teaching mode. 335(52.7%) students thought it necessary to learn social medicine, but only 27.2%of the students(173 students) were interested in social medicine and 65(10.2%) students could take the initiative to read about extracurricular books. Overall satisfac-tion with using network resources of elaborate course in two universities that had university-level elab-orate course of social medicine were (2.78 ± 0.55) and (3.01 ± 0.30) respectively and the difference was statistically significant(t=-3.97,P<0.01). The cognitive attitude of the students in 5 universities with using network resources of elaborate course was (3.09±0.66) and the difference was statistically significant(F=3.70,P<0.01). Conclusion Social medicine teaching has been paid attention to in 5 universities, but there were some common problems: ①putting emphasis on theory and ignoring prac-tice in teaching mode; ②putting emphasis on credit and ignoring effectiveness in learning; ③and putting emphasis on construction and ignoring using in network resources of elaborate course of social medicine.
10.Role of α7nAChR in reduction of endotoxin-induced acute lung injury by limb ischemic preconditioning in mice
Hongyan GONG ; Fang ZHENG ; Jingjing LIU ; Hongwei ZHANG ; Xiuqin YUE ; Tieli DONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(6):765-768
Objective To evaluate the role of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (α7nAChR) in reduction of endotoxin-induced acute lung injury (ALI) by limb ischemic preconditioning in mice.Methods Eighty healthy male C57BL/6 mice,aged 8-10 weeks,weighing 22-26 g,were randomly divided into 5 groups (n =16 each) using a random number table:control group (group C),ALI group,limb ischemic preconditioning group (group P),α-bungarotoxin (α-BGT) group,and limb ischemic preconditioning +α-BGT group (group P+α-BGT).Normal saline 100 μl was intratracheally instilled in group C.In group ALI,lipopolysaccharide 5 mg/kg was intratracheally instilled (in normal saline) to establish the model of endotoxin-induced ALI.In group P,the mice were subjected to 6 cycles of 5-min ischemia of the right hindlimb followed by 5-min reperfusion,and then the model of ALI was established.In group α-BGT,α-BGT 1 μg/kg was injected intraperitoneally before establishment of the model.In group P+α-BGT,limb ischemic preconditioning was performed,α-BGT 1 μg/kg was then injected intraperitoneally,and the model of ALI was established.At 24 h after LPS instillation,6 mice were selected from each group and sacrificed,and lungs were removed for microscopic examination and for determination of wet and dry lung weight,myeloperoxidase (MPO) activities,contents of interleukin-lbeta (IL-1β),tumor necrosis factoralpha (TNF-α) and IL-6,and expression of α7nAChR and high mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) in lung tissues.The lung water content was calculated.The survival of the left 10 mice in each group was observed at 7 days after establishment of the model,and the survival rate was calculated.Results Compared with group C,the lung water content,MPO activities,contents of IL-1β,TNF-α and IL-6,and HMGB1 expression were significantly increased,α7nAChR expression was significantly down-regulated,and the 7-day survival rate was significantly decreased in group ALI(P<0.05).Compared with group ALI,the lung water content,MPO activities,contents of IL-1β,TNF-α and IL-6,and HMGB1 expression were significantly decreased,α7nAChR expression was significantly up-regulated,and the 7-day survival rate was significantly increased in group P (P<0.05).Compared with group P,the lung water content,MPO activities,contents of IL-1β,TNF-α and IL-6,and HMGB1 expression were significantly increased,α7nAChR expression was significantly down-regulated,and the 7-day survival rate was significantly decreased in group P+α-BGT (P<0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which limb ischemic preconditioning inhibits inflammatory responses and reduces endotoxin-induced ALI is related to activation of α7nAChR in mice.