1.Impact of environmental factors on quality of life in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy
Haiping ZHAO ; Yanjun ZHANG ; Wenjing YU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;28(15):58-60
ObjectiveTo identify the status of quality of life in breast cancer patients and explore the impact of environmental factors on quality of life in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. MethodsTotally 201 primary breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery were investigated.Self-developed demographic and clinical character investigation questionnaire,WHO Disability Assessment Schedule Ⅱ(WHODAS Ⅱ),and environmental factors in International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health(ICF)core sets for breast cancer patients were adopted to collect relevant data. ResultsBreast cancer patients had different levels of difficulties on each domain of WHODAS Ⅱ.Multiple stepwise regression analysis demonstrated that“material and emotional support and interrelationship with friends”, “social security service,system and policies” and“social norms,practices and ideologies” were factors influencing quality of life of breast cancer patients. ConclusionsIn addition to the strengthen of rehabilitation exercise training,nurses should advocate more services from society through policy making,prompt public awareness and scientific cognition,as well as construct effective nursing interventions to help enlarge social support resources and improve social support level.
4.Human performance modification:an emerging opportunity for military medicine
Runzhou ZHAO ; Yanjun CHEN ; Xiegu XU
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(10):758-761,790
Advances in modern science and technology bring the potential for human performance modification(HPM) which could be a golden opportunity for military medicine.HPM technologies can deepen the extension of military medicine research, provide frontier research achievements, and such innovations will fulfill increasingly sophisticated requirements coming from the military.The pull factor of HPM oriented military medicine is the capacity needs of military personnel to execute military operations.Through the bridge of science and technology, it will meet the demands of maintaining, regener-ating and improving fighting force.
5.Expression and significance of GSK-3 and P70S6K in rat muscles with insulin resistance
Yanjun WANG ; Sheng ZHAO ; Guoliang LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1999;0(12):-
Objective:To observe expression and diversity of glycogen synthase (GSK)-3 and ribosome S6 protein kinase (P70S6K) in skeletal muscle of insulin resistance (IR) rat induced by high fat food and to approach the effect and significance of GSK-3 and P70S6K in IR occurrence.Methods:Forty Wistar rats aged four-week were randomly divided into normal control, high-glucose, high-fat and high-fat high-glucose groups. 8 weeks after feeding, insulin sensitivity of the rats was evaluated by hyperinsulinism euglycaemic clamps technique (ring clamp experiment), GSK-3 and P70S6K in rat skeletal muscle were measured by Western blot and epididymis fat pad weight, blood glucose, insulin, triglyceride (TG), cholesterin (TC), free fatty acids (FFAs) and hsCRP levels were also determined.Results:IR was induced, body weight (P
6.Clinical incremental values of extraosseous findings on CT during bone SPECT/CT imaging
Xiangyun ZHU ; Hongqing ZHAO ; Yanjun ZHAO ; Ping TANG ; Jianming NI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2017;37(7):400-403
Objective To evaluate the prevalence of extraosseous findings on integrated CT images of routine SPECT/CT bone imaging and its clinical incremental values. Methods A total of 843 patients (470 males, 373 females, age range: 26-92 years) who underwent SPECT/CT bone imaging during May 2013 to December 2015 were enrolled in this retrospective study. A modified C-RADS was used to classify the extraosseous findings to E1, E2, E3 and E4. χ2 test was used for data analysis. Results The CT images in 78.6%(663/843) of patients were normal or with no additional clinical significance (E1 and E2), and those in 21.4%(180/843) of patients might need further assessment (E3 and E4). The rate of E4 extraosseous findings in patients with malignancy was higher than that in patients without malignancy: 9.5%(59/622) vs 5.0%(11/221); χ2=4.352, P<0.05. There was no significant difference of the rate between genders: 8.5%(40/470) in males vs 8.0%(30/373) in females; χ2=0.510, P>0.05. With age increasing, the prevalence of E4 finding increased and the rate was the highest in the patients over 80 years old (125%, 16/128). Seventy patients had E4 findings and chest masses and nodules were the most common, followed by the abdominal or pelvis lymph node enlargements. Conclusions Potentially important extraosseous findings are common on SPECT/CT. Systematic reviewing CT images and communicating the important unexpected findings to clinical physicians could enhance its clinical incremental values.
7.Repair of acute anterior cruciate ligament injury usingpolyethylene terephthalates LARS artificial ligament in 23 cases
Jianlin ZHANG ; Jun YE ; Junhua ZHAO ; Yanjun LUAN ; Libang BAI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(16):3011-3014
BACKGROUND:LARS artificial ligament was designed by Laboureau from France using polyethylene terephthalates with the anatomic structure of human ligament and mechanical principle of weight.This ligament is not only accorded with physiological structure of normal anterior cruciate ligament,but also significantly elevates anti-torque,can resist repetitive twist,bend and excessive traction.OBJECTIVE:To summarize characteristics of clinical application of LARS artificial ligament in transplant reconstruction following acute anterior cruciate ligament of knee joint injury.METHODS:A total of 23 patients with acute anterior cruciate ligament injury,comprising 17 males and 6 females,aged 21-54 years,were selected.Time-from injury to surgery was 3 days to 3 weeks.Polyethylene terephthalatas LARS artificial ligament made in France was used to reconstruct damaged ligament.The transplant was evaluated before and after implantation according to Lysholm knee joint criteria.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Following 11.2 months (10-14 months) of follow-up,unstable symptoms of affected knees of all 23 cases disappeared.Anterior and posterior drawer tests were negative,with good joint function.Average extension and flexion degree was 0°-120°.In accordance with Lysholm knee joint score,significant difference was found from (40.34±4.00) points preoperatively to (90.21±4.00) points postoperatively (P<0.01).They could do common athletic activities at about 2 months following surgery.In some cases,magnetic resonance examination demonstrated that residue ligament gradually grew into artificial ligament,which gradually became thicker.Above-mentioned results have verified that under an arthroscope,reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament using polyethylene terephthalates LARS artificial ligament showed simple operation and small wound,which may lead to immediate stability,early rehabilitation exercises.Simultaneously,interlacing of residue ligament and artificial ligament keeps the nerve conduction pathway of propdoceptive sense,which prevents joint function limitation greatly.Moreover,short-term outcomes are satisfactory.
8.Thyroid functional changes of normal human fetus and newborns
Yun ZHAO ; Lijiang ZHANG ; Yanqiu WEI ; Yanjun FENG ;
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000;0(09):-
Objective To study the changes of the thyroid hormones leval of human fetus and newborans Methods More than 71 cases of medically indicated cordocentesis have been done in 16 36 gestational weeks in our hospital during last three years. Among them, 71 fetus who were free of diseases and their maternal thyroid function were normal were included into the study group. The blood samples were sent to analysis of thyroxine (T 4), triiodothyroxine (T 3), free thyroxine (FT 4), free triiodothyroxine (FT 3) and thyrotropin (TSH). 140 umbilical cord blood samples taken at the time of term delivery were sent to analysis of FT 4,FT 3 and TSH as a control. Normal range of different gestational weeks was calculated. Statistical analysis was done for the changes of all these thyroid hormones before 28 weeks and after Results All the thyroid hormones can be detected in 16 weeks of pregnancy,FT 4 already reaches the top level of adults (5.8?2.6) pmol/L and will continually increase with the increase of gestational age. There was a parallel increment of all the fetal thyroid hormone concentrations with the gestational age. The concentrations of T 4,T 3 and FT 4 have a rapidly increase after 28 weeks and have a statistically significant difference from (2.8 ?1.8) nmol/L, (37.2?27.2) nmol/L and (10.6?3.1) pmol/L,respectively to (5.8?2.6) nmol/L, (55.9?33.3) nmol/L,( 13.0?4.5) pmol/L, respectively. TSH level of fetus was increased gradually along the gestation, reaching the up level of the adults at the 20 weeks and peaking at the birth time. While the T 3 and FT 3 keep in a lower level in gestation Conclusions Fetal thyroid hormones increase with the gestational age.The diagnosis of congenital fetal thyroid hormone malfunction in the second half of the pregnancy should be monitored mainly by the T 4, FT 4 and TSH levels in different gestational age. For this consideration, to set up a reliable data for normal human fetus thyroid hormone concentrations is a very important and essential step to provide a practical guide for doctors to do intra uterine diagnosis and treatment of associated high risk groups. The peaking level of TSH at the birth time will surely company the changing of other thyroid hormones, so it might not be the best time to screening the congenital thyroid malfunction at the 72 hours after birth.
9.The effect of different intubation ways on postoperative sore throat in patients underwent radical ;thyroidectomy
Yun ZHU ; Zhirong SUN ; Yanjun ZHAO ; Hu Lü
China Oncology 2016;26(11):939-942
Background and purpose:Postoperative sore throat (POST) is one of the common complaints of patients after radical thyroidectomy. Tracheal intubation is the main cause of POST. This study compared the effect of intubation with visual endoscopy and general laryngoscope on POST in patients undergoing radical thyroidectomy. Methods:One hundred patients (18-60 years, ASAⅠ-Ⅱ) undergoing elective radical thyroidectomy were randomized into two groups:patients in group A (n=50) were intubated with visual endoscope while patients in group B (n=50) were intubated with general laryngoscope. Endotracheal tube cuffs pressure was maintained at 20mmHg in all patients. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Bruggrmann comfort scale (BCS) were recorded at the time points of 1, 6 and 24 h after extubation. Results:Compared with group B, the incidence of POST in group A was signifcantly reduced (42%vs 64%, P=0.027). The VAS of group A was lower than that of group B (3.05±1.56 vs 4.25±1.30, 3.05±1.56 vs 4.01±1.98, 2.72±1.77 vs 3.31±1.12) (P<0.05). The BCS of group A was higher than that of group B (0.99±0.46 vs 0.69±0.30, 1.95±0.47 vs 1.51±0.58, 2.82±0.87 vs 2.31±0.72) (P<0.05). Conclusion:Using visual endoscopic intubation can reduce the incidence of the POST in patients undergoing radical thyroidectomy.
10.Diagnosis of central neurocytoma by MRI:a report of 9 cases
Lin ZHAO ; Jun ZHANG ; Yanjun ZHANG ; Shuwei NIE ; Zongchun TANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(2):118-120
Objective To study the clinical significance of MR imagings features in the diagnosis on central neurocytoma ( CNC ) . Methods From January 2010 to December 2012,9 patients with CNC were analyzed and examined by MRI before surgery,then received postoperative pathology examination. Results CNC were in the left lateral ventricle of 9 patients, closely linked with the Monro hole, of which 4 cases were in the first 2/3 of central ventricle of the left lateral ventricle,3 cases in the septum pellucidum and growth to bilateral ventricles,2 cases of infiltrating in the septum pellucidum and base side adhesion. For CNC,MRI signal was not uniform,solid part T1WI showed equal or slightly low signal,multiple cysts and signal cord like structure with the ventricular wall and septum pellucidum adhesion. By contrast-enhanced CT scan,there were the solid part heterogeneous obvious enhancement in 4 cases,moderate and slight uneven enhancement in 3 cases and 2 cases respectively. Uniform size,round or oval cells were showed by HE staining,and the synaptophysin was positive in 6 ca-ses by immunohistochemical staining,positive expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein in 3 cases. After operation,3 patients were lost to fol-low up,for 6 cases were followed up,survival of 2 cases in 3 years,4 cases in 2 years. Conclusion The results suggest that MRI display is located near the lateral ventricle central Monro hole before and lesions suggestive of CNC in young patients. For most CNC,synaptophysin has positive expression by immunohistochemical staining.