1.Clinical Effect of Mild Hypothermia Combined with Puncture Aspiration Operation on the Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Its Effect on the Serum TNF-α, IL-6 and CRP Levels
Haibo JIA ; Xiaoxiao YAN ; Hongbo REN ; Zhiheng HU ; Zhenzeng FAN
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2017;17(24):4739-4742,4754
Objective:To explore the clinical effect of mild hypothermia combined with puncture aspiration operation on the hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage and its effect on the serum TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP levels.Methods:112 cases of patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage admitted in our hospital from February 2015 to August 2016 were selected as the research objectives and randomly divides into 2 groups with 56 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with minimally puncture aspiration,and mild hypothermia was performed in the observation group additionally,the clinical effect,complication,short-term prognosis,serum TNF-α,IL-6,CRP levels at different time points before and after operation were compared between two groups.Results:The overall effective rate of observation group was 92.86%,which was significantly higher than of the control group(76.79%.P<0.05).The incidence of MODS and complications were 0% and 26.79% respectively,which were significantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The serum TNF-α,IL-6,CRP levels of observation group were significantly decreased on the 3rd and 7th day postoperation,which were significantly lower than those before operation (P<0.01).The serum TNF-α,IL-6,CRP levels of control group on the 3rd day postoperation were similar to those before operation (P>0.05),but the serum TNF-α,IL-6,CRP levels on the 7th day postoperation were significantly decreased (P<0.01).The serum TNF-α,IL-6,CRP levels on the 3rd,7th day postoperation were significantly lower than those of the control group at same time points (P<0.01).The favorable prognosis of observation group was 80.36%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group (62.50%,P<0.05).Conclusion:Mild hypothermia combined with puncture aspiration operation could effectively reduce the neurological deficits,inhibit the inflammatory response and decrease the mortality.
2.Valpar technology can improve the treatment of early vascular cognitive impairment
Hui FANG ; Lingfeng XIE ; Chengjie JIA ; Xiuhua ZHANG ; Bin SU ; Zhiheng REN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2016;38(3):187-191
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of the Valpar system combined with computer-aided technology in treating early vascular cognitive impairment (VCI).Methods Forty patients in the early stage of VCI were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,each of 20.Regular and computer-aided cognition training were applied in both groups,while training using the Valpar system was additionally used in the treatment group.Patients in both groups were assessed using the Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) and the modified Barthel Index (MBI) before,and after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment.Results Before the treatment,there were no significant differences between the 2 groups in LOTCA and MBI scores (P>0.05).After 4 and 8 weeks of treatment,the average total LOTCA score in the observation group was significantly better than before the treatment,as were the average scores on the various dimensions,and the average MBI score (P<0.05).After 4 weeks of treatment the control group showed significant improvement in the patients' orientation (3.50±0.89),visual perception (13.50± 1.43),spatial perception (2.40±0.50),visuomotor construction (24.00± 1.17) and attention (2.30±0.87).However,after both 4 and 8 weeks of treatment,all the measurements of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group at the same time point (P<0.05).Conclusion The Valpar system can significantly improve the recovery of cognitive function and ability in the activities of daily living of patients in the early stage of VCI.It is worth applying in clinical practice.
3.Epidemiological characteristics of human avian influenza A (H7N9) virus infection in China.
Ruiqi REN ; Lei ZHOU ; Nijuan XIANG ; Bo LIU ; Jian ZHAO ; Xingyi GENG ; Yali WANG ; Chao LI ; Yong LYU ; Fuqiang YANG ; Ming YANG ; Haitian SUI ; Xu HUANG ; Ling MENG ; Zhiheng HONG ; Wenxiao TU ; Yang CAO ; Leilei LI ; Fan DING ; Zhe WANG ; Rui WANG ; Jianyi YAO ; Yongjun GAO ; Lianmei JIN ; Yanping ZHANG ; Daxin NI ; Qun LI ; Zijian FENG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2014;35(12):1362-1365
OBJECTIVETo investigate the epidemiological characteristics of human infections with avian influenza A (H7N9) in China and to provide scientific evidence for the adjustment of preventive strategy and control measures.
METHODSDemographic and epidemiologic information on human cases were collected from both reported data of field epidemiological investigation and the reporting system for infectious diseases.
RESULTSA total of 433 cases including 163 deaths were reported in mainland China before June 4, 2014. Two obvious epidemic peaks were noticed, in March to April, 2013 and January to February, 2014. Confirmed cases emerged in 14 areas of China. Five provinces, including Zhejiang, Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Hunan, reported about 85% of the total cases. Median age of the confirmed cases was 58 years (range, 1-91), with 70% as males. Of the 418 cases with available data, 87% had ever exposed to live poultry or contaminated environments. 14 clusters were identified but human to human transmission could not be ruled out in 9 clusters.
CONCLUSIONHuman infections with avian influenza A (H7N9) virus showed the characteristics of obvious seasonal distribution, with certain regional clusters. The majority of confirmed cases were among the elderly, with more males seen than the females. Data showed that main source of infection was live poultry and the live poultry market had played a significant role in the transmission of the virus.
Adaptation, Psychological ; Aged ; Animals ; China ; epidemiology ; Demography ; Environmental Pollution ; Female ; Humans ; Influenza A Virus, H7N9 Subtype ; Influenza, Human ; epidemiology ; prevention & control ; transmission ; Male ; Meat ; Poultry ; Research Design