1.Factors influencing severity variability in obstructive sleep apnea and the role of fluid shift.
Hongguang LI ; Bowen ZHANG ; Jianhong LIAO ; Yunhan SHI ; Yanru LI
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(1):42-46
Objective:The variability of the apnea-hypopnea index(AHI) measured in the first and second halves of the night is significant in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome(OSAHS). This variation may be related to fluid redistribution caused by the supine position during sleep. Methods:Eighty-nine adult subjects were enrolled. Circumferences(neck, chest, waist, and calf) were measured before sleep onset and upon awakening. Polysomnography(PSG) was performed, and the night was divided into two halves based on the midpoint of total sleep time to calculate AHI for each half. The correlation between changes in AHI and changes in circumferences was analyzed. Results:Twenty simple snorers and sixty-nine OSAHS patients were included, with a median AHI of 22.6(11.8, 47.3) events/hour. Compared to pre-sleep measurements, there was no significant change in neck circumference upon awakening in the control group(P=0.073), while reductions were observed in the other three measurements(P=0.006, P=0.038, P<0.001). In the OSAHS group, neck circumference increased(P<0.001), and reductions were noted in the other three measurements(P<0.001 for all), with the most significant change observed in calf circumference 40.0(37.1, 42.0) cm to 38.0(35.8, 40.5) cm. Compared to the first half of the night, total AHI, supine AHI, and NREM AHI significantly decreased in the second half(P=0.010, P=0.031, P=0.001), while no significant changes were observed in lateral AHI and REM AHI(P=0.988, P=0.530). Further analysis revealed a significant relationship between increased chest circumference and decreases in NREM AHI, supine AHI, and supine NREM AHI(P=0.036, P=0.072, P=0.034), as well as between decreased lateral position AHI and increased waist circumference(P=0.048). Additionally, this study found a negative correlation between changes in calf circumference and changes in AHI(R=-0.24, P=0.048), while neck circumference changes positively correlated with changes in AHI(R=0.26, P=0.03). Conclusion:In OSAHS patients during the second half of sleep compared to before sleeping, chest circumference, waist circumference, and calf circumference decrease while neck circumference increases; total AHI, supine position AHI, and NREM period AHI decrease; increases in chest circumference are associated with decreases in NREM period AHI, supine position AHI, supine position NREM period AHI. There is nocturnal variability in AHI among OSAHS patients that may be associated with fluid shifts during sleep.
Humans
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/physiopathology*
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Male
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Female
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Polysomnography
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Fluid Shifts/physiology*
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Neck
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Severity of Illness Index
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Sleep/physiology*
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Snoring/physiopathology*
2.Exploration on the Treatment of Abdominal Flatulence Disease Based on Huang Yuanyu's Pivot Movement Theory
Xinran SHI ; Yuhui LIU ; Chenyue PEI ; Yanru JIA ; Liang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(9):164-167
Based on the"pivot movement"theory of distinguished physician Huang Yuanyu in the Qing Dynasty,it is believed that the core mechanism of abdominal flatulence disease is the unfavorable operation of the central axis pivot,and the ascent and descent disorder of qi movement in the central earth.The pathogenesis of abdominal flatulence disease was explained from the perspectives of mistakenly dropping the damage to yang,keeping the lung qi from falling,and declining central qi deficiency.The main concept of clinical practice was to promote the movement of the middle earth,promote the movement of the spleen and stomach,and restore position of yin and yang and clearing and turbidity.Examples were given of the five commonly used TCM prescriptions,including Xiaqi Decoction,Banxia Xiexin Decoction,Gancao Xiexin Decoction,Shengjiang Xiexin Decoction and Xuanfu Daizhe Decoction,to explain the treatment approach guided by the theory of"pivot movement",in order to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
3.Effects of Acupuncture at Acupoints along Meridians on the Expressions of Frontal Lobe Associated Protein Kinase in Insomnia Rats
Xuefen WU ; Zhou ZHU ; Qian MO ; Xiaoshan ZHANG ; Yangwanlin SHI ; Yanru WU ; Xiaoqi JIA ; Xiaofang YANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(10):115-120
Objective To observe the effects of acupuncture at acupoints along the meridians on the expression of frontal lobe associated protein kinase in pchlorophenylalanine(PCPA)induced insomnia rats;To explore the mechanism of acupuncture in improving insomnia.Methods Totally 60 rats were randomly divided into blank group,model group,sham acupuncture group,acupuncture group and Western medicine group,with 12 rats in each group.An insomnia model rat was induced by intraperitoneal injection of PCPA.The acupuncture group received acupuncture at"Baihui","Shenmen"(bilateral),and"Sanyinjiao"(bilateral),while the sham acupuncture group only fixed the needle at the corresponding acupoints but did not penetrate the skin,while the model group was only fixed for 30 minutes,the Western medicine group was given a solution of estazolam by gavage for 7 consecutive days,the blank group was not treated.The pentobarbital sodium reversal experiment was used to detect the sleep latency and sleep time of rats,ELISA was used to detect the content of melatonin(MT)in plasma,RT-PCR was used to detect the mRNA expressions of calmodulin dependent protein kinase(CaMK)Ⅱ,protein kinase C(PKC)and p38 mitogen activated protein kinase(MAPK)in frontal lobe tissue,and Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of CaMKⅡ,PKC and p38MAPK in frontal lobe tissue.Results Compared with the blank group,the sleep latency of the model group rats were significantly prolonged and the sleep time were significantly shortened(P<0.01),the content of MT in plasma was significantly reduced(P<0.01),and the mRNA and protein expressions of CaMKⅡ and PKC in frontal lobe tissue were significantly decreased(P<0.01),the mRNA and protein expressions of p38MAPK were significantly increased(P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the sleep latency were significantly shortened and the sleep time were significantly prolonged in the acupuncture group and the Western medicine group(P<0.01),the plasma MT content significantly increased(P<0.01),the mRNA and protein expressions of CaMKⅡ and PKC in frontal lobe tissue significantly increased(P<0.05),and the mRNA and protein expression of p38MAPK significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the sham acupuncture group,the sleep latency shortened and sleep time were significantly prolonged in the acupuncture group and the Western medicine group(P<0.01),plasma MT content significantly increased(P<0.01),PKC mRNA expression in frontal lobe tissue significantly increased(P<0.01),and p38MAPK mRNA expression significantly decreased(P<0.01).There was no statistically difference in various indicators between the acupuncture group and the Western medicine group(P>0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at acupoints along the meridians can shorten the sleep latency and prolong sleep time,improve sleep status by regulating the expression of associated protein kinase in frontal lobe of insomnia rats.
4.Effect of mouth breathing on upper airway structure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Yanru LI ; Nanxi FEI ; Lili CAO ; Yunhan SHI ; Junfang XIAN
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2023;37(7):529-534
Objective:To compare the changes of morphology of pharynx in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and healthy individuals during oral or nasal breathing, and explore the relevant influencing factors. Methods:Twenty-nine adult patients with OSAHS and 20 non-snoring controls underwent MRI to obtain upper airway structural measurements while the subjects were awake and during mouth breathing with a nasal clip.The following were analyzed. ①The changes of upper airway structure of oral and nasal respiration in non-snoring control/OSAHS patients were observed; ②The differences and influencing factors of upper airway structure changes between OSAHS patients and controls were compared during breathing. Results:The control group consisted of 15 males and 5 females, with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI)<5 events/h, while the OSAHS group comprised 26 males and 3 females with an AHI of 40.4±23.1 events/h and the mean lowest arterial oxygen saturation (LSaO2) was 79.5% ±10.0%. In the both groups, the vertical distance between the mandible and the posterior pharyngeal wall decreased (P<0.05); The long axis of tongue body decreased (P<0.05), and the contact area between tongue and palate decreased. There was no significant change in the total volume of the retropalatine(RP) and retroglossal(RG) airway in the control group (P>0.05). However, the minimum cross-sectional area and volume of the RP airway in OSAHS decreased (P<0.001). The lateral diameters of uvula plane in OSAHS decreased during mouth breathing, which was contrary to the trend in the control group (P=0.017). The AHI of patients was positively correlated with the reduction of the volume of the RP airway during oral breathing (P=0.001); The reduction of the distance between the mandible and the posterior pharyngeal wall was positively correlated with the length of the airway (P<0.001). Conclusion:Mouth breathing leads to the shortening of the long axis of the tongue, the reduction of the contact area between the soft palate and the tongue, vertical distance between the mandible and the posterior pharyngeal wall, and the cross-sectional area of the epiglottis plane. These changes vary between OSAHS patients and controls. During mouth breathing, the diameters, areas and volumes of the RP area decreased, and were more significant in severe cases.
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Mouth Breathing
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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/surgery*
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Pharynx/surgery*
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Palate, Soft
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Uvula/surgery*
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Syndrome
5.Effects of a health management model based on reflexive reconstruction strategy in patients with acute pancreatitis
Yanru YIN ; Huifang LI ; Weiwei SHI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(33):4607-4611
Objective:To explore the effect of a health management model constructed based on reflexive reconstruction strategy in patients with acute pancreatitis.Methods:Totally 150 patients with acute pancreatitis admitted to Jincheng No.2 People's Hospital from January 2020 to January 2022 were selected by convenience sampling. They were divided into observation and control groups, each containing 75 individuals, using a random number table. Patients in the observation group were managed using a health management model under the reflexive reconstruction strategy, while patients in the control group followed a conventional health management model.Results:Six months post-intervention, the total score of health behavior capacity and the scores of its four dimensions, as well as the score indicating the level of health knowledge mastery in the observation group, were significantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0.01). Furthermore, the recurrence rate of acute pancreatitis in the observation group was 5.3% (4/75), which was lower than 16.0% (12/75) observed in the control group, demonstrating a statistically significant difference (χ 2=4.478, P=0.034) . Conclusions:The health management model developed based on the reflexive reconstruction strategy can enhance the health behavior capacity and the level of health knowledge mastery in patients with acute pancreatitis and reduce the recurrence rate of acute pancreatitis. It can serve as a reference for the continuous improvement of clinical health care management programs.
6.Meta analysis of effectiveness of high intensity interval training on cognitive executive function of adolescents
Yanru HU ; Tingting WU ; Yijie TAN ; Cuilan ZENG ; Dijian SHI
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(11):1692-1697
Objective:
To summarize the effective of high intensity interval training on cognitive executive function among adolescents through Meta analysis,and to provide reference for medical rehabilitation and physical education practice.
Methods:
Literature search was conducted for Chinese and English keywords "High Intensity Interval Training", "Cognition", "Cognition Function","Executive Function" and "Executive Controls" regarding the effect of high intensity interval training on cognitive executive function among adolescents published prior to September 20, 2020 in PubMed, Cochrane library, Web of science, Embase, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Wanfang database and the VIP database. Stata 14 software and Revman 5.3 software were used for Meta analysis, fixed effect or random effect model was used to combine the results based on the heterogeneity.
Results:
The response time of Stroop test immediately after acute high intensity interval training significantly decreased ( SMD=0.70,95%CI =0.28-1.11, z=3.29,P <0.01); there was no significant change in response time of Stroop test 30 min after training ( SMD=0.23,95%CI=-0.14-0.60,z=1.23,P >0.05); the correct rate of Stroop test immediately after acute high intensity interval training increased significantly ( SMD=0.26,95%CI=0.03-0.50,z=2.21,P <0.05); there was no significant change in correct rate of Stroop test 30 min after training ( SMD=-1.38,95%CI=-4.28-1.52,z=0.93,P >0.05). After long term high intensity interval training, the response time of Stroop and TMT test were significantly shortened ( SMD=0.38, 95%CI=0.07-0.70, z=2.41, P < 0.05 ).
Conclusion
Acute and long term high intensity interval training can effectively improve cognitive executive function among adolescents, but the long term effect of acute training is unclear.
7.Application of endoscopic ultrasonography in colorectal submucosal lesions
Dan SHI ; Wen LI ; Lei SHI ; Shuyi ZHANG ; Jingyao QIAN ; Hongzhou LI ; Yanru LI
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2020;37(6):415-419
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in colorectal submucosal lesions, and provide evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on data of 229 patients with colorectal submucosal lesions discovered by electronic colonoscopy and EUS. The diagnosis was confirmed by pathology. The location, type, EUS features of lesions and the coincidence rate of EUS and histopathological diagnosis were analyzed.Results:Colorectal submucosal lesions were common in the rectum (44.98%, 103/229) and ascending colon (15.28%, 35/229). Lipoma was the most common pathological type of colorectal submucosal lesions (34.93%, 80/229), which was commonly located in transverse colon (22.50%, 18/80) and ascending colon (20.00%, 16/80). Neuroendocrine tumor was the second one, accounting for 33.63% (77/229), and was commonly located in rectum (96.10%, 74/77), followed by cyst (18.78%, 43/229). Under EUS, 229 cases of lesions originated from submucosa in 215 cases, muscularis mucosa in 11 cases, and muscularis propria in 3 cases. The overall coincidence rate of EUS and pathological diagnosis was 89.08% (204/229). The coincidence rate of EUS diagnosis was 100.00% (80/80) for lipoma, 5/5 for air-cyst, 3/3 for intestinal stromal tumor, 81.82% (72/88) for neuroendocrine tumor, 89.13% (41/46) for cyst, 1/4 for leiomyoma, 2/5 for lymphangioma, and granulosa cell tumor and neurofibroma were both 0.Conclusion:EUS has a more accurate diagnosis of the origin, echogenicity and pathological properties of colorectal submucosal lesions, but it has certain limitations for the diagnosis of rare tumors such as granulosa cell tumor and neurofibroma.
8.Neglect and associated factors among left-behind middle school students in undeveloped area of Guangdong Province
YI Yanni, SHI Changhong, WANG Lihui, LIU Li, CHEN Yanru, ZHANG Man, TANG Jie
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(7):977-979
Objective:
To explore prevalence and associated factors of neglect among left-behind middle school students in undeveloped area of Guangdong, and to provide scientific basis for effective intervention measures.
Methods:
A total of 1 105 middle school students were selected from Yangjiang and Qingyuan by random cluster sampling, neglect and left-behind was assessed by a self-reported questionnaire.
Results:
The prevalence of neglect was 70.9% among left-behind middle school students aged 11-17 years in Yangjiang and Qingyuan areas. Univariate analysis suggested that high parental education, democratic and strict parenting, and frequent contacts with parents associated with low rate of neglect (P<0.05). After adjusted for gender, parental education, parenting style, contact frequency, Logistic regression analysis revealed that parenting discipline(rough, cold, capricious)(OR=2.01, 95%CI=1.23-3.26), contact with parents more than once every two weeks (OR=1.75, 95%CI=1.12-2.72) , peer or self-care (OR=1.85, 95%CI=1.04-3.30) were positively associated with neglect, while higher mother education was negatively associated with neglect.
Conclusion
The prevalence of neglect is high among left-behind students in Yangjiang and Qingyuan, which deserves further attention from family, community, school and government to promote healthy development.
9.The establishment of ischemic stroke recurrence prediction model and its application value
Yachen AN ; Yan CHENG ; Yuxun WANG ; Yanru JIANG ; Yanzheng LI ; Haiyan FAN ; Fuxia ZHENG ; Songxin SHI ; Jingjun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2018;37(1):32-36
Objective To establish a prediction model for 3-years recurrence after initial ischemic stroke by Cox proportional hazards regression and individual prognostic Index(PI)equation, and to evaluate its application value and external reality. Methods The inpatients with cerebral ischemic stroke hospitalized in Neurology Department in North China University of Science and Technology Affiliated Hospital were finally internalized between January 2013 and December 2013.Follow-up study on recurrence was carried out between January 2016 and December 2016.The recurrence prediction model was constructed by the Cox proportional hazards regression model.During January 2016 and December 2016,data of patients with ischemic stroke were prospectively continuously collected.And PI equation was used to verify its external reality in ischemic stroke patients. Results A total of 184 cases had stroke recurrence during the follow-up period.The Cox proportional hazards regression model analysis showed that age(RR=1.303,95% CI:1.019-1.666),history of heart disease(RR=1.788,95% CI:1.127-2.836),hypertension(RR=1.897,95% CI:1.097-3.280),diabetes(RR= 1.674,95% CI:1.015-2.760)and total cholesterol(RR= 2.136,95% CI:1.396-3.266)were the independent risk factors for stroke recurrence.The established recurrence model was correlated with individual PI equation,which was PI = 0.265X1+ 0.581X2+ 0.640X3+ 0.515X4+0.759X5.By the validation study of PI equation to predict stroke recurrence among patients admitted later, the sensitivity was 0.719,specificity was 0.769,and accuracy was 0.800. Conclusions Age,history of heart disease,hypertension,diabetes,and total cholesterol are independent risk factors for recurrence of ischemic stroke.And the PI for predicting stroke recurrence within 3 years after initial stroke is successfully established,which is good and helpful for predicting ischemic stroke recurrence.
10.The influence factors of blood pressure circadian rhythm in peritoneal dialysis patients and its relationship with residual renal function and cardiac function
Yuxun WANG ; Yachen AN ; Yanru JIANG ; Yanzheng LI ; Jingyu FENG ; Songxin SHI ; Jingjun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2018;27(1):99-105
Objective Observed the characteristics and influence factors of blood pressure circadian rhythm in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients.To investigate the effect of residual renal function and cardiac function.Methods Prospectively collected 120 cases of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis from June 2016 to March 2017 in Tangshan renal medicine dialysis centers,who combined with hypertension were treated with peritoneal dialysis for more than 3 months.According to the dynamic monitoring blood pressure circadian rhythm of blood pressure,120 cases were divided into the normal rhythm of blood pressure and the abnormal blood pressure rhythm group.Collected medical history;Tested related test index respectively;Cardiac ultrasound.According to the formula to calculate residual renal function,left ventricular mass index,Eingabe/Ausgabe,Ejection Fraction.Univariate and multivariate unconditional logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of circadian rhythm of blood pressure.Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the risk factors of residual renal function and cardiac function.Results CAPD patients with normal blood pressure rhythm in 14 cases(11.7%),abnormal blood pressure rhythm in 106 cases(88.3%),Among them,non dipper blood pressure accounted for 75 cases(62.5%).Single factor and multiple factors unconditioned logistic regression analysis revealed that after the comparison of gender and age,Risk factors for abnormal circadian rhythm of blood pressure were:UA(OR=1.197,95%CI:1.099-1.441),CRP(OR=1.170,95%CI:1.061-1.331),RRF(OR=1.389,95%CI:1.160-1.779).Using stepwise multiple linear regression analysis of dangerous factors affecting residual renal function and cardiac function,we found:Residual renal function negatively correlated with left ventricular myocardial mass index,systolic blood pressure drops at night rate,and ultrafiltration volume;LVMI (cardiac function) Positively correlated with 24 h average systolic blood pressure,and negatively correlated with systolic blood pressure drop ratio and residual renal function at night.Abnormal circadian rhythm of blood pressure may lead to the decline of residual renal function and cardiac function.Conclusions UA,CRP and RRF may affect the CAPD patients blood pressure circadian rhythm.At the same time,abnormal circadian rhythm of blood pressure may lead to the decline of residual renal function and cardiac function.Therefore,pay attention to the monitoring and control of ABPM,can better protect the residual renal function and improve cardiac function,so as to prolong and improve the survival time and quality of life of patients with CAPD.


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