1.Inhibitory Effect of Extracts from Flos Lonicerae on Influenza A Virus FM1 Strain in Vitro
Zhaozhao PAN ; Xuefeng WANG ; Lijuan YAN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(06):-
Objective To observe the effect of extracts from Flos Lonicerae inhibiting influenza A virus FM1 strain. Method Use the method of hemagglutination test, determine the hemagglutination inhibition titer that extracts from Flos Lonicerae inhibiting influenza A virus in vitro and in embryonated egg. Result Compared with the control group, the hemagglutination inhibition titer of extracts from Flos Lonicerae group were degraded. The depressant effect kept on from 1 hour to 24 hour, and the depressant effect were degraded with the stepping down of the concentration. At the concentration of 100, 50, 25 mg/mL, extracts from Flos Lonicerae had the preventative effect and therapeutical effect on embryonated egg infected by influenza A virus (P
2.Review of Current Status and Countermeasures of School Violence
Mei MA ; Xiaoqin WANG ; Zhaozhao HUI ; Yue ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(4):420-426
School violence is a hot and difficult issue around the world.The frequem school violence imposes a great threat on the campus security.School violence not only severely affects the physical and mental health of juvenile students,but also disturbs the harmony and stability of the whole society.Firstly,this paper reviewed the concept of school violence.Then,it summarized the research progress in domestic and overseas area,and expounded a new trend of school violence.Finally,this paper showcases the prevention strategies from school violence,in order to provide a new perspective to promoting the research and effective governance on school violence in our country.
3.Study on Self-Esteem and Emotion Regulation Self-Efficacy and the Influencing Factors among Middle School Students
Xiaoqin WANG ; Mei MA ; Zhaozhao HUI ; Yue ZHANG ; Fu DENG ; Mingxu WANG ; Pengwei SUN ; Qi WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(5):619-625
Objective:To investigate the current status of emotion regulation self-efficacy and self-esteem,to explore the influencing factors and the correlation among middle school students,thus to provide reference for mental health education to schools.Methods:A sample of 995 junior middle school students was selected from 2 middle schools in Yanta District,Xi'an City.A questionnaire survey was conducted using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Emotion Regulation Self-Efficacy Scale.Data was analyzed using SPSS 22.0 software.Results:Both self-esteem (29.2 ± 4.7) and emotional regulation self-efficacy (44.1 ± 8.8) were at the medium level.The influence factors of self-esteem included academic performance,mother's education level,whether parents quarrel,and personality type (P < 0.05),while the influencing factors of self-efficacy included academic performance,mother's education level,whether parents quarrel,and personality type,study and living type (P <0.05).Self-esteem and emotion regulation self-efficacy was positively correlated (r =0.412,P <0.05).Conclusion:The overall level of self-esteem and emotion regulation self-efficacy of middle school students is not high.Academic performance,mother's educational level,whether parents quarrel,personality type affect self-esteem and emotion regulation self-efficacy at the same time,which should not been ignored in mental health education.
4.Application of near-infrared spectrum in diagnosis of epidural and subdural hematoma
Yanong LI ; Yujin ZHANG ; He JIN ; Zheng WANG ; Zhaozhao WANG ; Jun MA
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2017;33(7):965-968
Objective To explore the application value of near infrared spectrum (NIRS) in the detection of epidural and subdural hematoma in clinic.Methods Thirty-four patients with subdural and epidural hematomas (study group) confirmed by CT or MRI and 14 healthy volunteers (contrast group) were selected.The NIRS equipment which was produced by Institute of Automation of Chinese Academy of Sciences were used to assess the intracranial hematomas.Taking CT or MRI results as the golden standard,the diagnostic efficiency of NIRS for subdural and epidural hematomas were evaluated.Results For the diagnosis of subdural and epidural hematomas,the sensitivity,specificity,accuracy,positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 91.18%(31/34),71.43% (10/14),85.42%(41/48),88.57%(31/35) and 76.92% (10/13),respectively.Conclusion NIRS is a good device to predict intracranial subdural and epidural hematomas with high sensitivity and positive predictive value,which is helpful for early diagnosis and therapy in clinic.
5.Significance and detection of Aβ42 and P-tau levels in CSF of patients with mild cognitive impairment
Lizhu HAN ; Wenjing WANG ; Zhonghai CHU ; Yuanbo WU ; Lei WU ; Zhaozhao CHENG ; Anyuan SUN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2014;(19):3079-3081
Objective To investigate Aβ42 and P-tau levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods CSF of 25 cases of MCI and 14 cases of cognitively normal (CN) were investigated. The CSF levels of Aβ42 and P-tau were detected by ELISA method. Correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between P-tau level and MMSE score in MCI. Results The CSF level of Aβ 42 was higher and P-tau was lower in MCI than CN group(P<0.05). P-tau level in MCI was also negatively correlated with MMSE score (P<0.05). Conclusion Aβ42 and P-tau levels in CSF may be valuable biological markers in the diagnosis of MCI. P-tau level in CSF of MCI may be related to the severity of cognitive impairment.
6.The Incidence and the Influencing Factors of School Bullying among Middle School Students in Xi'an
Xiaoqin WANG ; Yue ZHANG ; Mei MA ; Zhaozhao HUI ; Fu DENG ; Peijuan JIAO ; Mingxu WANG ; Pengwei SUN ; Qi WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2017;30(7):841-845,851
Objective:To investigate the incidence and the influencing factors of school bullying among middle school students in Xi'an,thus to provide evidence for strengthening the prevention of school violence.Methods:Using Chinese version of School Bullying Experience Questionnaire (C-SBEQ),a survey was conducted among 995 middle school students selected from 2 middle schools in Xi'an.The data was analyzed using SPSS 22.0.Results:The incidence of school bullying in one year was 42.0%,approximately 36.8% of the students suffered from verbal bullying,while 5.8% of the students suffered from physical bullying.As for perpetrating,19.0% and 5.4% of the students were the perpetrators of verbal bullying and physical bullying,respectively.The influencing factors of school bullying included gender,mother's education level,study type,playing video games,smoking and drinking (P <0.05).Conclusion:School bullying among middle school students in Xi'an was at a high level.The occurrence of school bullying was related to personal behavior,family,school and other factors.Thus,targeted prevention measures should be taken to prevent school bullying.
7.Positive lymph node ratio ≥0.16 is an independent risk factor affecting the prognosis of patients with esophageal cancer.
Wenzhu YAO ; Ning LU ; Manli CUI ; Jia WANG ; Zhaozhao DU ; Mingxin ZHANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2020;40(6):837-842
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the value of positive lymph node ratio (LNR) in predicting the prognosis of patients with esophageal cancer.
METHODS:
We retrieved the data of a total of 862 patients with esophageal cancer with complete clinical pathology data archived in SEER database in 2010 to 2015. The best cutoff point of LNR was selected using X-tile software. Univariate and multivariate COX proportional hazard models were used to assess the value of LNR in predicting the prognosis of patients after propensity score matching (PSM).
RESULTS:
The best cut-off point of LNR determined using X-tile 3.6.1 software was 0.16. The patients with LNR < 0.16 and those with LNR≥0.16 showed significant differences in the number of positive lymph nodes, pathological type, T stage and M stage. After 1:1 propensity score matching, the two groups showed no significant difference in the clinical data or pathological parameters. Matched univariate and multivariate COX regression analyses showed that LNR, primary tumor site and M staging were all independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients, and among them LNR had the most significant predictive value (LNR < 0.16 LNR≥0.16: HR=1.827, 95% : 1.140-2.929; =0.000). The median survival time of patients with LNR < 0.16 was 31 months (95%: 22.556-39.444 months), as compared with 16 months (95%: 12.989-19.011) in patient with LNR≥0.16 (Log Rank χ=27.392, < 0.0001). LNR had a better accuracy than N stage for assessing the patients' prognosis with an area under the ROC curve of 0.617 (95%: 0.567-0.666), as compared with 0.515 (95%: 0.463-0.565) of N stage (=3.008, =0.0026).
CONCLUSIONS
LNR≥0.16 is an independent risk factor affecting the prognosis of patients with esophageal cancer and has better prognostic value than N stage.
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8.Relationship between college students’ social support and volunteer motivation in the post-epidemic era
Jiahua XIE ; Yahui FAN ; Zhaozhao HUI ; Bingyang YAO ; Maomin JIANG ; Mingxu WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(4):621-625
【Objective】 To investigate the intrinsic relationship of social support and psychological capital with college students’ volunteer motivation in the post-epidemic era so as to provide theoretical basis for formulating policies and measures to increase college students’ participation in volunteer activities. 【Methods】 In March 2022, 1 120 college students from 15 universities in Henan Province were selected by convenient sampling method. Their general information, social support, psychological capital, and volunteer motivation were investigated, and univariate analysis, correlation analysis and intermediary effect analysis were performed. 【Results】 The differences of scores in six dimensions of volunteer motivation (i.e., values, understanding, enhancement, career, social interaction, and self-protection) were statistically significant (F=124.90, P<0.001). There were significant differences in social support level of college students of different genders (t=-2.40, P<0.05), and the difference in volunteer motivation level among different grades of college students was statistically significant (F=6.72, P<0.001). Social support, psychological capital, and volunteer motivation were positively correlated with one another (r=0.41, r=0.35, r=0.50, P<0.001). Part of the intermediary effect of psychological capital between social support and volunteer motivation was significant (intermediary effect value=0.49, 95% CI: 0.39-0.59). 【Conclusion】 Colleges and universities can take corresponding measures to improve college students’ volunteer motivation level by improving social support and psychological capital level.
9.Investigation of COVID-19 vaccination among elderly adults in long-term care facilities and analysis of influencing factors
Zhaozhao HUI ; Xun WANG ; Yunjin PAN ; Jinping ZHAO ; Feng LIU ; Xueli WANG ; Mingxu WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(2):294-299
【Objective】 To understand the status of COVID-19 vaccination among elderly adults in long-term care facilities and analyze the influencing factors so as to provide scientific basis for improving the policy of COVID-19 vaccination. 【Methods】 The socio-demographic characteristics, disease-related data, disability, and COVID-19 vaccination status of 575 elderly adults who resided in long-term care facilities in Shaanxi Province were collected via Sojumpin in January 2022. Factors that affected non-vaccinated elderly adults were analyzed by using the SPSS 25.0 software. 【Results】 Of the included 575 participants, 199 (34.6%) were not vaccinated against COVID-19. Univariate analysis showed that COVID-19 vaccination was associated with age, room type, length of stay, marital status, number of children, chronic diseases (i.e., diabetes, stroke, dementia), disability degree, and long-term medication use. Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that age of 90 years or above (OR=4.25), triple room (OR=6.17), moderate disability (OR=2.94), severe disability (OR=6.67), long-term medication use (OR=1.81), and stroke (OR=1.74) were independent risk factors for not injecting COVID-19 vaccine. 【Conclusion】 The COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate of elderly adults in long-term care facilities needs to be improved, and more attention should be paid to the high-risk groups (e.g., who are older, and have disability, long-term medication use, or stroke).
10.Angelica sinensis polysaccharides improve Th1/Th2 imbalance and protect pregnancy in threatened abortion model rats
Zhe SUN ; Lian LIU ; Taiwei ZHANG ; Qi WANG ; Yiyuan ZHOU ; Changrong ZHANG ; Zhaozhao HUA
China Pharmacy 2023;34(19):2344-2349
OBJECTIVE To study the tocolysis effects of Angelica sinensis polysaccharides on threatened abortion model rats and their impacts on Th1/Th2 balance by regulating the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (AKT) signaling pathway. METHODS Pregnant rats were randomly grouped into the control group, model group, A. sinensis polysaccharide group (200 mg/kg), PI3K/AKT signaling pathway inhibitor LY294002 group (5 mg/kg), and A. sinensis polysaccharide+LY294002 group (200 mg/kg A. sinensis polysaccharide+5 mg/kg LY294002), with 10 rats in each group. Except for the control group, rats in all other groups were given mifepristone (8.3 mg/kg) and misoprostol (100 μg/kg) intragastrically to establish a threatened abortion model, and intragastric or intraperitoneal injection of corresponding drugs. The serum levels of estrogen, progesterone, interferon-γ (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-4 (IL-4) in each group of rats were detected, and the uterine ovarian index and embryonic mortality rate of rats in each group were measured; the morphology of uterine tissue in rats was observed in each group; Th1/Th2 balance in peripheral blood of rats as well as the expression of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway-related proteins in the uterine tissues of rats in each group were detected. RESULTS Compared with the control group, the uterine tissue of rats in the model group showed pathological damage; the serum levels of estrogen, progesterone and IL-4, uterine ovarian index, peripheral blood Th2 cell ratio, and the ratios of phosphorylated PI3K (p-PI3K)/PI3K and phosphorylated AKT (p-AKT)/AKT in uterine tissue were all decreased (P<0.05); the embryo mortality rate, Th1 cell ratio, Th1/Th2 ratio, and serum levels of IFN-γ and TNF-α were increased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the pathological damage of uterine tissue in the A. sinensis polysaccharide group was reduced, and the above indexes were all improved significantly (P<0.05); LY294002 could weaken the effect of A. sinensis polysaccharide on model rats (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS A. sinensis polysaccharides can improve Th1/Th2 imbalance in threatened abortion model rats by activating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting immune inflammation, and promoting embryo survival.