1.Time-frequence analysis of carotid flow doppler signal in normal controls and cerebral infarction patients
Guozheng QIAN ; Youfa LI ; Yifeng CAO ;
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 1999;0(12):-
1 kHz at least; For the cerebral infarction cases with carotid atheromatous plaque, the frequence plots for f max , f mode and f mean were separated throughout the cardiac cycle, f max in systole
2.Effects of ulinastatin on expression of NF-κB in lung tissues during limb ischemia-reperfusion in rats
Xianghong LU ; Jun LI ; Qingquan HAN ; Youfa DING
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2011;31(3):378-380
Objective To investigate the effects of ulinastatin on the expression of NF-κB in lung tissues during limb ischemia-reperfusion(I/R) in rats.Methods Forty-eight male SD rats weighing 230-260 g were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=16 each):sham operation group (group S);I/R group; ulinastatin group (group U).A rat model of lung injury induced by I/R of hind limbs which was produced by occlusion of the bilateral femoral arteries for 2 h followed by reperfusion was established.The rats were sacrificed at 2 and 4 h of reperfusion(8 rats at each time point) and the lung tissues removed for determination of NF-κB expression (by immuno-histochemistry) and microscopic examination.W/D lung weight ratio was calculated.Results W/D lung weight ratio was significantly increased and NF-κB expression was up-regulated in group I/R compared with group S(P< 0.05). W/D lung weight ratio was significantly decreased and NF-κB expression was down-regulated in group U compared with group I/R (P<0.05). The lung injury induced by I/R was reduced in group U compared with group I/R. Conclusion Ulinastatin can reduce the lung injury induced by limb I/R by down-regulating the expression of NF-κB in rat lung tissues.
3.Efficacy of tigecycline on serum procalcitonin and its efficacy in elderly COPD and nosocomial infection
Weibiao WANG ; Dai LI ; Hong TENG ; Youfa ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(1):207-209,213
Objective To investigate the effect of tigecycline on serum procalcitonin and its efficacy in the treatment of elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and nosocomial infection. Methods 82 elderly patients with COPD with nosocomial infection were selected and randomly divided into two groups with 41 cases of each group, the control group received routine treatment combined with cefoperazone and sulbactam, and the experimental group received routine treatment combined with tigecycline, 2 weeks for a course of treatment. The serum inflammatory factors and laboratory related indexes, clinical efficacy and bacterial clearance were compared after the treatment. Results Compared with control group, the levels of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interluekin 6(IL-6) and tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α) were significantly lower, and the serum levels of PCT and NO were lower(P < 0.05). The total efficacy of experimental group was 90.24%, which was higher than 70.73% in control group (P<0.05). The bacterial clearance rate in the control group was 63.42%, which was lower than the experimental group of 87.80% (P < 0.05). Conclusion Tigecycline in the treatment of COPD and nosocomial infection in elderly patients is curative effective and it can reduce the serum levels of PCT, NO and inflammatory factors with high safety.
4.EXPRESSION OF NEURONAL NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE AND HEME OXYGENASE-2 IN COLON AFTER STRESS IN RATS
Guoming LU ; Ming ZHANG ; Youfa ZHU ; Shucai LING ; Qizhi WANG ; Yumei LI
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1955;0(03):-
Objective To investigate the expression of neuronal nitric oxide synthase(nNOS) and heme oxygenase-2(HO-2) in colon after stress in rats. Methods Water immersion-restraint stress(WRS) model was performed.The expressions of nNOS and HO-2 in colon of rats were examined by immunohistochemical staining and analysed by image analysis system. Results In control group rat,nNOS immune-positive substance mostly expressed in neurons of submucous plexus and myenteric plexus and HO-2 mostly expressed in lamina propria mucosal muscles of colon mucosa,circular muscles of colon and the endothelium and smooth muscle cells of submucosal bloodvessels.Compared with control group rat,the average gray value of nNOS positive neurons in submucous plexus and myenteric plexus and the average number of nNOS positive neurons increased significantly,the average gray value of HO-2 positive mucosal muscles and the positive unit(PU) of circular muscles increased in stress group rat,moreover,nNOS expression in mucosal epithelial cells and lamina propria lymphocytes and HO-2 expression in some large intestinal glands were observed.Compared with stress group rat,the average gray value of nNOS positive neurons in submucous plexus and myenteric plexus and the average number of nNOS positive neurons decreased in stress +L-NAME group,the average gray value of HO-2 positive mucosal muscles and the PU of circular muscles decreased in stress +ZnPP group.Conclusion Both nitric oxide(NO) and carbon monoxide(CO) are important gaseous signal molecules and neurotransmitters in colon of rats and may play a cooperative role in colonic functional disorder induced by WRS.
5.Study on serum vitamin D,immunoglobulin and alkaline phosphatase levels in children with recurrent community acquired pneumonia
Huisu FAN ; Houxing LEI ; Chunsheng QU ; Youfa DING ; Xiucong LAN ; Huizhu LI ; Jie WU ; Jianfei LYU ; Wenfen LEI ; Jianjun LIN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(8):1144-1148
Objective To determine the clinical significance of measuring the levels of 25-(OH) vitamin D3 [(25-(OH) D3)],immune globulins and serum alkaline phosphatase(AKP) in children with recurrent community-acquired pneumonia(CAP).Methods Serum samples were collected in children with recurrent CAP (recur-rent CAP group,n =38),first CAP (first CAP group,n =123),and age matched normal children (heath control group,n =39).The 25-(OH) D3 level,IgG,IgM,IgA and AKP levels were measured.Results The serum 25-(OH)D3 concentration of the recurrent CAP group was (47.87 ± 2.28)nmol/L,that of the first CAP group was (84.43 ± 4.12) nmol/L,and that of the heath control group was (91.2 ± 7.85) nmol/L,the differences among the three groups were statistically significant (t =3.716,8.881,all P <0.05).The differences of the serum IgA concen tration among the three groups had statistically significant differences (t =4.596,5.319,9.230,all P < 0.05).But the serum IgG concentration among the three groups had no statistically significant differences(t =1.115,1.887,1.090,all P > 0.05).The serum IgM concentration among the three groups had no statistically significant differences (t =0.804,0.942,0.918,all P > 0.05).The serum AKP concentration among the three groups had no statistically signifi cant differences(t =0.277,0.661,0.866,all P > 0.05).The serum 25-(OH) D3 levels in 161 cases of CAP patients were not correlated to any of the levels of IgM,IgG,IgA,or AKP.Conclusion The levels of 25-(OH) D3 and IgA are significantly lower in children with recurrent CAP,indicating that vitamin D deficiency may play a role in the pathogenesis of recurrent CAP.Prophylactic use of vitamin D supplementation may improve the immune function and reduce the development of recurrent CAP in children.
6.Clinical analysis of 1 case of micafungin treatment :fluconazole-exposed candi-demia and review of related literature
Youfa QIN ; Qing ZHANG ; Li LIU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2016;34(2):181-183
Objective To investigate countermeasures and effects of clinical pharmacists participating in the treatment for fluconazole-exposure candidemia,and to provide reference for infectious control in the clinic.Methods Clinical pharmacists used their professional knowledge and suggested utilizing micafungin to treat candidemia,when voriconazole was ineffective in a patient with candidemia and fluconazole exposure history.Results The patient′s candida bloodstream infection was finally con-trolled.Clinical pharmacists were highly complimented from the doctors,nurses and patients.Conclusion Micafungin is effec-tive in treatment of candidemia with a recent (<30 days) fluconazole exposure history.The participation of clinical pharmacists is helpful to develop individual medicinal therapy in clinical treatment and can improve therapeutic effects.
7.The current practice and future promise of integration of exercise science and medicine in China
Jianjun GUO ; Xiaomin SUN ; Jing WU ; Qing CHANG ; Mitsuru HIGUCHI ; Weimin LI ; Sirui ZHOU ; Youfa WANG
Global Health Journal 2018;2(3):31-35
With an increasing proportion of sedentary lifestyle related chronic diseases, an efficient way to help fight the growing world epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promote public health in a fast-changing world is urgently needed. Exercise and medicine science have played an important role in prevention and control of NCDs. However, the current status and future development directions regarding the integration of exercise science and medicine (IESM) in China have not been well discussed. During 2017 Belt and Road Initiative Global Health International Congress & 2017 Chinese Preventive Medicine Association-Chinese Society on Global Health Annual Meeting, Xi'an Jiaotong University Global Health Institute, and the Integration of Sport and Medicine Innovation Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science organized the IESM Forum on September 27. Six leaders and experts from China and abroad presented excellent research reports in the IESM Forum from several aspects. Experts reached a consensus at the end of their discussions that, in the near future, the IESM will be a key part of a sustainable health care system and as such should contribute to prosperity in China and around the world. However, Abstract compared with European, American and Japanese universities, the development of the IESM in China is in its early stages with huge development potential.
8.Status and associations of nutritional and dietary behaviors of school age children in poor areas of western China
WU Yan, GAO Liwang, MA Lu, LI Chao, ZHAO Cai, LIU Min, YAN Yating, BAI Jing, ZHAO Li, WANG Youfa
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(12):1787-1790
Objective:
To investigate the status of nutrition and dietary behaviors and their associations in school age children in poor areas of western China, to provide clues for sustainable improvement strategies of malnutrition among primary school students in rural revitalization.
Methods:
A total of 1 887 school age students from 3 poverty stricken counties in Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces were investigated by physical examination and questionnaire survey during October to December in 2020. Mixed effects model was used to analyze associations between nutritional status and dietary behaviors.
Results:
The prevalence of stunting, wasting, overweight and obesity, and central obesity among 1 887 students were 1.8%, 6.6%, 27.7%, 24.5%, respectively, and the differences between two provinces were statistically significant ( χ 2=94.76, 46.05, 109.96, 80.50, P <0.05). The prevalence of overweight and obesity of students in Shaanxi and Sichuan were 32.8% and 4.9%, respectively. The prevalence of stunting and wasting were 0.4% and 4.7% in Shaanxi, and 8.1% and 14.7% in Sichuan, respectively. Among 1 160 students with complete dietary data, the proportions of students who ate breakfast, eggs, and milk daily were low, and eating breakfast daily was negatively associated with overweight and obesity( OR =0.26, P <0.05), and eating out and eating in canteen were positively associated with wasting( OR = 2.51, 2.82, P <0.05).
Conclusion
School age children in poor areas of western China are facing double burden of malnutrition, and there are significant regional differences. Future targeted interventions should be made to improve these students nutritional status.
9.A comparison study of prevalence,awareness,treatment and control rates of hypertension and associated factors among adults in China and the United States based on national survey data
Sun XIAOMIN ; Chen XINGUANG ; Shi ZUMIN ; Yan Fang ALICE ; Li ZHONGYING ; Chen SHIQI ; Zhao BINGTONG ; Peng WEN ; Li XI ; Zhang MEI ; Wang LIMIN ; Wu JING ; Wang YOUFA
Global Health Journal 2023;7(1):24-33
Objective:This study compared the prevalence,awareness,treatment and control of hypertension and associated factors in China and the United States(US).Methods:Adult data from nationally representative samples were derived from the Chronic Disease and Risk Factors Surveillance in 2010 and 2013 in China and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2010 and 2013 in the US.Multivariable logistic and Poisson regression analysis were conducted to assess associations of the four outcomes with body weight status and behavioral factors.Results:Age-standardized prevalence rates of hypertension was 35.7%(95%confidence interval[CI]:35.4%to 36.1%)in 2010 and 29.8%(95%CI:29.4%to 30.2%)in 2013 in China,and 35.3%(95%CI:33.6%to 37.1%)in 2010 and 37.9%(95%CI:36.0%to 39.7%)in 2013 in the US.Among hypertensive participants,the age-standardized rates of treatment were 18.4%(95%CI:17.9%to 18.9%)in 2010 and 23.8%(95%CI:23.1%to 24.6%)in 2013 in China and 54.5%(95%CI:50.3%to 58.7%)in 2010 and 50.9%(95%CI:46.5%to 55.3%)in 2013 in the US;the age-standardized hypertension control rates were 3.2%(95%CI:3.0%to 3.5%)and 5.7%(95%CI:5.3%to 6.0%)in 2010 and 2013 in China and 50.6%(95%CI:46.2%to 55.0%)and 55.3%(95%CI:50.3%to 60.3%)in the US.Obesity was significantly associated with prevalence,awareness and control rates in both countries.Different from the US,obesity was negatively associated with hypertension control in China.Conclusion:Hypertension prevalence in China is similar to that in the US,but the control rate in China was significantly lower.Obesity was a critical risk factor for poor hypertension control in China.
10.Comparison of nutrition education policies and programs for children in China and other selected developed countries
Guo CHENG ; Fan YANG ; Fei XIONG ; Li ZHAO ; Lishi ZHANG ; Youfa WANG
Global Health Journal 2020;4(3):72-78
A double burden of overweight/obesity and malnutrition during childhood is a major concern in China. Dietary intakes in this critical period affect children's physical and cognitive development, and also have health consequences in later life. Therefore, establishing healthy eating habits that will endure is crucial for children. Nutrition education is an effective way in improving nutrition knowledge and attitudes, and healthy eating behaviors. Diverse forms of nutrition improvement programs that targeting children, family, teachers, and school settings have been conducted in many developed countries. However, due to the differences of genetic background, household environment as well as dietary patterns between Chinese children and children from other countries, the existing nutrition education programs for children abroad might not be appropriate for children in China. Thus, nutrition education programs that consider Chinese nutrition-related policies and food supply as well as the local educational resources are required for Chinese children. This review summarized nutrition-related policies and legislations in China and developed countries. A series of evidence-based nutrition education programs that combined educational strategies and environmental supports conducted in the Southwest China Childhood Nutrition and Growth Study were presented. These programs can serve as example models for adopting nutrition interventions to improve nutrition and health status of children in different regions of China.