1.Effect of meridian exercises on blood glucose and clinical symptoms of community elderly type 2 diabetic patients
Yajuan CHEN ; Yanan ZHU ; Qin SHEN ; Huiling YE ; Guoling CHEN
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2013;7(6):381-384
Objective To investigate the effect of meridian exercises on blood glucose and clinical symptoms of community elderly type 2 diabetic patients.Methods Sixty elderly patients with type 2diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were selected from two communities from February to September in 2012.Thirty participants from one community received meridian excise-based group sport management (experiment group),the other 30 subjects from another community got meridian excise-based individual sport management (control group).Before and after the intervention,blood glucose and self-report symptoms were assessed.Results At baseline and after the intervention,there was statistically significant difference of postprandial blood glucose and self-symptom score between the two groups (t values were-5.954,-2.900,-4.214 and-3.798,respectively; all P<0.05).After the intervention,experiment group showed statistically significant difference in self-assessment of symptom score from the control group (t=-5.484,P<0.05).Conclusion Meridian exercises can efficiently improve diabetic patients' postprandial blood glucose and clinical symptons.
2.Effect of Acupuncture of Connecting Meridians on Muscle-tension after Cerebral Infarction
Yanqiang QIN ; Yingchun SUN ; Yajuan ZHANG ; Lingyong XIAO ; Shufeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(2):189-193
Objective To observe the effect of connect meridians inducing Yin from Yang on muscle-tension after cerebral infarction. Methods 82 patients with cerebral infarction in Second Hospital of Harbin from 2010 to 2014 were divided into observation group (n=41) and control group (n=41) according to hospitalization order. The observation group accepted acupuncture of connecting meridians inducing Yin from Yang, and the control group accepted the traditional acupuncture method for 2 weeks. The situation of spasticity, the motor limb function of limbs, and activities of daily living were evaluated with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Clinic Spasticity Index (CSI), Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) and Barthel index (BI), respectively. Results Compared with the control group, the score of MAS decreased (t=2.212, P=0.030), the score of CSI decreased (t=2.514, P=0.014), the score of FMA increased (t=4.288, P<0.001), and the score of BI in-creased (t=2.970, P=0.004) in the observation group after treatment. Conclusion The acupuncture of connecting meridians inducing Yin from Yang can reduce the muscle-tension of limbs, improve the motor function and increase the activities of daily living.
3.Monitoring report of Oncomelania hupensis snail distribution and diffusion in main drainages of Hexi Reservoir
Liuhong ZHANG ; Fengming XU ; Hongmei LU ; Jiasheng QIN ; Weimin CAO ; Yajuan JIANG ; Qinnan LU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2015;(1):84-85
objective To understand the status of Oncomelania hupensis snail distribution and diffusion in main drainages of Hexi Reservoir and evaluate the snail control effect of the schistosomiasis control engineering of Hexi Reservoir. Methods The O. hupensis snails were investigated by using the straw curtain method and fishing net method in different areas of the main drainages of Hexi Reservoir and the results were analyzed. Results A total of 1 800 straw curtains were used and 37 snails were found in Naxi stream. Totally 5 870 kg floats were salved and no snails were found. Conclusion The schistosomiasis con?trol engineering of Hexi Reservoir is effective in the prevention of the snail diffusion but there are still snails in the upstream. Therefore the snail surveillance and control need to be strengthened.
4.Impact of Insulin Resistance and Adiponectin Lacking on Myocardial Remodeling in Experimental Mice
Lu XU ; Yajuan LIU ; Qing ZHANG ; Yi QIN ; Na ZHANG ; Yongkang REN ; Ruiying YANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(8):808-812
Objective: To explore the impact of insulin resistance (IR) and adiponectin (APN) lacking on myocardial remodeling in experimental mice. Methods:16 normal C57 mice were divided into 2 groups: Control group and IR group; in addition, 16 APN gene knockout(APNKO) mice were divided into another 2 groups: APNKO group and APNKO+IR group.n=8 in each group. The mice in Control group and APNKO group were fed with normal diet, in IR group and APNKO+IR group were fed with high fat diet to create the IR model. All animals were treated for 12 weeks. Blood levels of total cholesterol(TC), triglycerides(TG),fasting plasma glucose(FPG) and fasting insulin(FINS) were examined; heart weight and left ventricular weight were measured; left ventricular myocardial morphological changes and the degree of ifbrosis were assessed by HE staining and Masson staining; protein expressions of myocardial matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and APN were detected by immunehistochemistry and Western blot analysis. Results: Compared with Control group, IR group, APNKO group and APNKO+IR group showed elevated blood levels of TC, TG, FPG and FINS; increased heart weight and left ventricular weight, allP<0.05; IR group, APNKO group and APNKO+IR group presented more myocardial hypertrophy, decreased protein expression of APN and increased protein expression of MMP-9, allP<0.05.Conclusion: IR and APN lacking could incur myocardial remodeling in experimental mice and they had synergistically facilitated effect.
5.Analysis of surveillance results of schistosomiasis in Hexi reservoir area from 2012 to 2015
Jiasheng QIN ; Liuhong ZHANG ; Fengming XU ; Hongmei LU ; Xiaokang WANG ; Weimin CAO ; Yajuan JIANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2016;28(5):572-574
Objective To understand the changes of schistosomiasis epidemic situation,so as to provide the evidence for for?mulating schistosomiasis control strategy in the Hexi reservoir area. Methods From 2012 to 2015,Xinyuan Village,Meishan Town in the north entrance of Hexi reservoir was selected as a monitoring site. According to the requirements of the monitoring program of schistosomiasis surveillance in Zhejiang Province,the Schistosoma japonicum infection was investigated by using the serological screening(IHA),and the basic situation of the surveillance site was also investigated. Results From 2012 to 2015,167 environments(21.68 hm2)were surveyed,and 2 slices(0.1 hm2)were found with Oncomelania hupensis snails. The detection rate of frames with snails was 0.12%,and the living snail density was 0.0192 snails per 0.1 m2. Totally 374 snails were dissected and no schistosome infected snails were found. A total of 970 local residents and 8 748 mobile people were investigated with the serological tests,and no schistosome infected people were found. In addition,3 085 cattle were investigated and no in?fected ones were found. Conclusion The schistosomiasis epidemic situation is stable in the Hexi reservoir area,but we still should strengthen the monitoring of imported source of infection and snail status,and increase the efforts of environmental trans?formation.
6.Clinical evaluation of IPS e.max Press all-ceramic crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures
Ling GUO ; Shucan ZHENG ; Zufeng LUO ; Feng QIN ; Yajuan XU ; Qiang FU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(5):297-300
Objective To evaluate the clinical performance of IPS e.max Press all-ceramic crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures(FPDs)and to investigate the periodontal response to the presence of the restorations.Methods According to the inclusion criteria,19 patients with dental defects or singletooth loss were recruited,including 25 crowns and 6 all-ceramic FPDs.The modified United States Public Health Service criteria were used for follow-up evaluation.Plaque index(PI)and sulcus bleeding index (SBI)were recorded for the ceramic restorations and the control teeth.Results No crown and FPD fractures were observed during the evaluation period.There was no statistically significant difference regarding PLI and SBI scores between restorative teeth and the control teeth.And the difference between different recalled times of PLI and SBI of the restorations was no statistically significant.Conclusion IPS e.max Press crowns and three-unit fixed partial dentures exhibit a satisfactory clinical performance.
7.Design, synthesis and biological activity evaluation of water-soluble borneol phosphate prodrug
Lulu ZHANG ; Meiling SUN ; Yajuan QIN ; Tingyou LI
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(3):375-380
Abstract: In this study, structural optimization of borneol was carried out to improve their solubility and promote their further application in stroke therapy. BP-3, a prodrug of borneol, was designed and synthesized based on the principle of phosphate modification. The solubility of BP-3 was determined by evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD), and the degree and speed of drug release were tested in mouse plasma, and the neuroprotective effect of BP-3 was evaluated in mouse model of transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (tMCAO). According to the results, BP-3 was completely soluble in saline at 20 mg/mL; in mouse plasma, approximately 40% of the borneol were released within 2 h; in the tMCAO mouse model, TTC staining showed that BP-3 was effective in reducing the infarct area; Nissl staining showed that BP-3 ameliorated the neuronal injury; the grip and grasping strength tests elucidated that BP-3 reduced the damage of sports ability caused by injury; and the rotating rod test proved that BP-3 could promote the recovery of motor ability in mice. BP-3 has good water solubility, suitable drug release rate and excellent neuroprotective effects, and has broad prospects for drug development.
8.Research progress of radioprobes targeting fibroblast activating protein
Zhipeng LU ; Qinglong XU ; Panpan CHEN ; Yajuan QIN ; Lijun TANG ; Tingyou LI
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2022;53(6):651-662
Fibroblast activating protein (FAP) is an important biomarker of cancer associated fibroblasts and activated fibroblasts, which is highly expressed in activated fibroblasts of many tumor and fibrotic tissues, but not in normal tissues and non malignant lesions. Therefore, FAP has become an excellent target for diagnosis and treatment of tumors and other diseases. PET imaging and internal radiotherapy based on FAP inhibitor (FAPI) have been used in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, such as cancer and fibrosis. We first introduce the mechanism of disease occurrence and progression mediated by FAP and its clinical significance as a therapeutic target.Then,we systematically summarize the FAP probes labeled with 125I, 68Ga, 64Cu and other radionuclides, including their structural evolution, imaging, biodistribution and pharmacokinetic properties.After that, the reported strategies to improve the pharmacokinetic properties and target affinity of probes are summarized, including the use of squaramide linkers,modification with albumin binding agent,the development of dual-targeting probes.Finally, some suggestions for the future development of novel radioactive probes targeting FAP and the clinical application of classical probes are proposed.
9.Analysis on the utilization and satisfaction with clinical services for the elderly through hospital-at-home in Xuzhou City
Zhaohui QIN ; Sha LIU ; Yajuan LU ; Jing TANG ; Zefang GAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2021;40(11):1429-1434
Objective:To understand the utilization of clinical services provided through hospital-at-home to the elderly in Xuzhou City, and analyze patient satisfaction.Methods:The stratified cluster sampling method was used to select community elderly people aged 60 and above in Xuzhou city to conduct a face-to-face questionnaire survey.Descriptive analysis was used to examine the utilization and evaluation of home-based clinical services for the elderly.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze associated factors for the satisfaction of the elderly in this care setting.Results:A total of 203 elderly people who had received this type of services were investigated.The overall satisfaction of the elderly in Xuzhou City with home-based clinical services was 79.3%(161/203), and the average satisfaction score of the comprehensive evaluation was(4.11±1.03)points.Age( β=-0.011), marital status( β=0.164), informed consent for service( β=0.162), doctors' bed-side services( β=0.146), service fee( β=0.346), and the home hospital bed assembling process( β=0.257)were the influencing factors for satisfaction with family hospital bed services, according to the patients involved in the comprehensive evaluation(all P<0.05). Conclusions:The utilization and evaluation with clinical services by elderly people in the hospital-at-home setting in downtown Xuzhou is relatively good, with relatively high satisfaction.Comprehensive measures should be taken in response to factors related to satisfaction to promote sustainable development of clinical services through hospital-at-home in China.
10. The clinical characteristics, gene mutations and prognosis of chronic neutrophilic leukemia
Yajuan CUI ; Qian JIANG ; Jinqin LIU ; Bing LI ; Zefeng XU ; Tiejun QIN ; Yue ZHANG ; Wenyu CAI ; Hongli ZHANG ; Liwei FANG ; Lijuan PAN ; Naibo HU ; Shiqiang QU ; Zhijian XIAO
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2017;38(1):28-32
Objective:
To investigate the clinical manifestation, cytogenetics, gene mutations and prognostic factors of chronic neutrophilic leukemia (CNL) .
Methods:
16 CNL cases, according to WHO (2016) -definition, were reviewed retrospectively. Identifications of the CSF3R, ASXL1, SETBP1, CALR and MPL mutations were performed by direct sequencing. JAK2 V617F mutation was detected by AS-PCR.
Results:
Of the 16 CNL patients, the median age was 64 (43-80) years with a male predominance of 75% (12/16) . The median hemoglobin was 114 (81-154) g/L, with median WBC of 41.20 (26.05-167.70) (109/L and median PLT of 238 (91-394) ×109/L.The median level of marrow fibrosis (MF) was 1 (0-3) degree. There was no other cytogenetic abnormalities except t (1;7) (p32;q11) , +21 and 14ps+ for each. All the 16 CNL patients harbored CSF3R T618I mutation. ASXL1 mutations were identified in 81% (13/16) , while SETBP1 mutations were confirmed in 63% (10/16) . The CALR K385fs*47 mutation was found. There was no mutation in JAK2 V617F or MPL in the above 16 patients. The median overall survival (OS) of patients presented with WBC≥50×109/L at diagnosis (11 months) was significantly shorter than of WBC<50×109/L (39 months,