1.Effects of metronidazole and amoxicillin combination on MMP-1,MMP-8 and TIMP-1 level in gingival crevic-ular fluid of patients with aggressive periodontitis
Hailiang ZHANG ; Zhiyong SU ; Yuyan PEI ; Fang LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2016;32(2):285-288
40 cases(control group)with aggressive periodontitis (AgP)received scaling and root planning (SRP)and 38 cases(test group)received SRP followed by oral administration of amoxicillin plus metronidazole for 7 d.Gingival crevicular fluid samples were exam-ined for the levels of MMP-1,MMP-8 and tissue TIMP-1 by ELISA before therapy,3 and 6 months after therapy,TIMP-1 /MMP-1 and TIMP-1 /MMP-8 ratios were calculated.The levels of MMP-1 and MMP-8 were decreased in both groups (P <0.05)at 3 and 6 months after therapy.TIMP-1 /MMP-1 and TIMP-1 /MMP-8 ratios were increased in the 2 groups(P <0.05)after treatment,3 months after therapy the ratio in test group was higher than that in control group(P <0.05).
2.Amplitude of brain low-frequency fluctuation changes after sleep deprivation in healthy adolescent subjects: An fMRI study
Guoling ZHOU ; Yuanyue ZHOU ; Yan LIU ; Li PEI ; Shunying PAN ; Yuyan SUN ; Chunjuan HUANG ; Xialing CHEN ; Xiaohua ZHU ; Weiming HU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(2):170-176
Objective:To explore the regional brain activities in healthy adolescent subjects after sleep deprivation (SD) using amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (ALFF) method.Methods:Total of 16 healthy adolescent subjects (8 males,8 females;aged 13-20 years) were recruited in the community and the campus through the internet and posters.Each of the 16 healthy adolescent subject underwent the attention network test and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) session twice:once was after rested wakefulness (RW condition),and the other was after SD condition.Amplitude of low frequency fluctuation (ALFF) method was used to assess the local brain features.The mean ALFF signal values of the different brain areas were performed to investigate their relationships with the accuracy rate,reaction time and lapse rate in the attention network test,and were analyzed with a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve to investigate their sensitivities and specificities to distinguish the SD condition from the RW condition.Results:Subjects showed a lower response accuracy rate [(83 ± 12) % vs.(97 ± 4) %,P < 0.05],a longer response time [(832 ± 134) ms vs.(715 ± 97) ms,P < 0.05] and a higher lapse rate [(15 ± 11)% vs.(2.4 ±7.3)%,P <0.05] under SD condition than under RW condition.They showed higher ALFF area in the right cuneus (BA 17,BA 18),and lower ALFF areas in the right lentiform nucleus,right claustrum,left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (BA 46) and left inferior parietal cortex (BA 39) under SD condition than under RW condition.Under SD condition,the mean ALFF signal value of the right claustrum showed a significant positive correlation with the accuracy rate (r =0.69,P <0.05),and a negative correlation with the lapse rate (r =-0.71,P <0.05).The mean ALFF signal value of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex showed a significant positive correlation with the reaction time (r =0.68,P < 0.05).The values of area under the curve of the right cuneus,right lentiform nucleus,right claustrum,left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and left inferior parietal cortice were 0.9,0.8,0.9,0.8 and 0.9,respectively.These different ALFF areas also showed high degree of sensitivities and specificities.Conclusion:Sleep deprivation leads to the dysfunction in the default mode network,anticorrelatedtask-positive network,and advanced cognitive function brain areas,and the functional compensation in the visual network.
3.Knowledge-attitude-practice survey and mechanism on AIDS/STDs among migrant workers in the main urban area of Chengdu city
Cuihua Zhang ; Jinglin Zhou ; Luling You ; Yuyan Wu ; Min Luo ; Rong Pei
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(11):2040-2046
Objective:
To analyze the current situation, influencing factors and mechanism of knowledge-attitude-practice(KAP) regarding acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)/sexually transmitted diseases(STDs) among migrant workers in Chengdu's main urban area, so as to provide a basis for the development of effective prevention and control policies for this group.
Methods:
Convenience sampling and systematic sampling were used to collect demographic information and data on knowledge, attitudes, and sexual behavior characteristics of AIDS/STDs of the participants. The collected data were organized and statistically analyzed by EpiData 3.1 and SPSS 26.0 software. Additionally, a KAP path analysis model was constructed by using AMOS 24.0 software.
Results:
A total of 257 valid questionnaires were obtained. The AIDS awareness rate was 55.6%, with a mean scores of(5.59±1.61). The awareness rate of STDs was 37.4%, with a mean scores of(9.05±3.00). Discrimination attitudes towards AIDS and STDs were reported by 58 participants(22.6%) and 44 participants(17.1%) respectively. The prevalence of high-risk sexual behavior was 3.50%. Men(OR=0.500, 95%CI: 0.279-0.897) acted as deterrents to knowledge of AIDS. On the other hand, childlessness facilitated discrimination against AIDS(OR=2.748, 95%CI: 1.385-5.451) and STDs(OR=2.287, 95%CI: 1.084-4.825). There was lower likelihood of engaging in high-risk sexual behavior among migrant workers in Chengdu's main urban area who were older(OR=0.854, 95%CI: 0.785-0.929). The occurrence of high-risk sexual behaviors was influenced both directly and indirectly by attitudes towards AIDS and related knowledge. There was a positive correlation between knowledge about AIDS and STDs and attitudes towards them(r=0.15,0.24, bothP<0.05), as well as between attitudes towards AIDS and attitudes towards STDs(r=0.57,P<0.05). That is, the higher the scores of knowledge, the less likely one was to hold discrimination attitudes. Therefore, increasing the rate of knowledge awareness could reduce discrimination towards AIDS/STDs and the occurrence of high-risk sexual behaviors.
Conclusion
The level of AIDS/STDs knowledge among the migrant workers in Chengdu′s main urban area is concerning. Innovative interventions should be intensified in key areas and populations.
4.Contactless evaluation of rigidity in Parkinson's disease by machine vision and machine learning.
Xue ZHU ; Weikun SHI ; Yun LING ; Ningdi LUO ; Qianyi YIN ; Yichi ZHANG ; Aonan ZHAO ; Guanyu YE ; Haiyan ZHOU ; Jing PAN ; Liche ZHOU ; Linghao CAO ; Pei HUANG ; Pingchen ZHANG ; Zhonglue CHEN ; Cheng CHEN ; Shinuan LIN ; Jin ZHAO ; Kang REN ; Yuyan TAN ; Jun LIU
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(18):2254-2256