1.The effects of two-suppression therapy compared for school-age children with monocular amblyopia
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2009;32(12):10-12
Objective To compare the effectiveness of two-suppression therapy with over-plus hyperopia lens and atropine mydriasis for school-age chihtren with monocular amblyopia. Method One hundred and sixty-seven cases of children with monocular amblyopia in the age of 7-12 years old were observed, who were randomly divided into two groups, using over-plus hyperopia lens or atropine mydriasis to suppress the normal eye, and the amblyopia eye was comprehensive trained, followed-up of 3 years. Results The effect rate was similar between over-plus hyperopia lens and atropine mydriasis [90.7%(78/86) and 91.4%(74/81), respectively]. There was no significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusions For school-age children with monocular amblyopia, you can use over-plus hyperopia lens inhibit the normal eye sight, its effect is similar with the atropine mydriasis.
2.Effect of health education pathways on hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes: A Meta-analysis
Xiaoyi ZHANG ; Aijuan WU ; Xiaoling ZHU ; Meiping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(25):57-61
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of health education pathway on type 2 diabetic patients by using the Meta-analysis.Methods The domestic main databases were searched,the quality of included studies which screened by certain standards was evaluated.The Review Manager 5.0software was taken for analysis.Results Totally 12 studies were included,containing 2115 cases of type 2 diabetic patients.The Meta-analysis showed there were significant differences between the health education pathway group and the control group in hospitalization days and hospitalization expenses,rate of patients' satisfaction and rate of mastering knowledge of diabetes mellitus,fasting blood glucose and 2h postprandial blood glucose.Conclusions Health education pathway for type 2 diabetic patients can shorten hospitalization days,decrease hospitalization expenses,increase rate of patients' satisfaction and rate of mastering knowledge as well as lower fasting blood glucose and 2h postprandial blood glucose.
3.Comparison of nasojejunal tube insertion and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for enteral nutrition in elderly patients
Yichan ZHOU ; Aijuan WU ; Zhenguo LUO ; Ping YANG ; Qiping XUE ; Weihao SUN ; Yun SHAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2016;35(8):867-870
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of enteral nutrition by nasojejunal tube insertion and by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in elderly patients.Methods A total of 65 elderly patients with dysphagia recruited at our department from January 2010 to November 2014 were divided into the nasojejunal tube feeding group (35 cases) and the PEG feeding group (30 cases).Differences between these two groups in nutritional indexes,immunological indexes,complications and mortality were analyzed retrospectively.Results Serum total protein,albumin and prealbumin and upper arm circumferences all increased after treatment with nasojejunal tube feeding or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (P>0.05).There was overall improvement in nutritional status,as assessed by Nutritional Risk Screening 2002 (NRS2002).Specifically,the before/one month-after-treatment ratio of scores was 3.72±0.91/1.90±0.61 (t=7.24,P<0.01) for the nasojejunal tube feeding group and 3.52±1.23/2.02±0.53 (t=4.17,P<0.01) for the PEG feeding group.Compared with NRS2002 scores at one month post-operation,further improvement was achieved at 3 months postoperation both for the nasojejunal tube feeding group (1.89±0.65,t=5.21,P<0.01) and for the PEG feeding group (1.91±0.62,t=4.40,P<0.01).There was no difference in the indexes of nutrition,immune status or mortality between the two groups (P>0.05).Although improvement in CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+,IgA,IgG,and IgM was seen in both groups after operation,the differences did not reach statistical significance (P>0.05).The incidence of aspiration pneumonia was notably lower (P<0.05) while the incidence of diarrhea was much higher (P<0.05) in the nasojejunal tube feeding group than in the PEG feeding group at one month and three months.The two groups had similar causes of death and mortality rates.Conclusion Both nasojejunal tube and PEG feeding can improve the nutritional status of elderly patients with dysphagia.However,the choice for the route of nutrition should be individualized.
5.Study on modules biomass structure of Epimedium acuminatum in different habitats.
Weike JIANG ; Tao ZHOU ; Aijuan SHAO ; Meilan CHEN ; Renyin LI ; Yanlei JIN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(4):420-424
OBJECTIVETo study the biomass structure of Epimedium acuminatum Franch in the different ecological environments for the development and protection.
METHODThrough the scientific investigation in four typical habitats, the sampling spots were set up, the functional modules' biomass structure and relationship of E. acuminatum were researched.
RESULTThe average of rhizome, as the largest biomass, and the average total biomass had the same pattern: the open areas of forest edge > shrub lumber > shrub-weed > stream drains. The ratio of the functional modules' biomass had different rates under different habitat conditions. By analyzing and combining investigation, the aerial part of E. acuminatum in the shrub-weed were comparative advantage, and the roots of nutrient accumulation of E. acuminatum in the open areas of forest edge were the highest efficient. Under different ecological condition, the distribution of water metabolism was different strategies.
CONCLUSIONIn the open areas of forest edge, E. acuminatum growing well, followed by shrub-weed. These two habitats are the ideal ecological environments while the rhizome or the whole plant used as medicine, but also the protection of E. acuminatum.
Biomass ; Ecosystem ; Epimedium ; growth & development
6.Prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and influence factors in residents aged 18-65 years in Beijing
Bo JIANG ; Aijuan MA ; Hang LI ; Kai FANG ; Jing DONG ; Jin XIE ; Kun QI ; Chen XIE ; Ying ZHOU ; Yue ZHAO ; Zhong DONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2017;38(7):938-943
Objective To understand the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and related risk factors in residents aged 18-65 years in Beijing and provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of hypercholesterolemia.Methods The data were collected from Beijing Non-communicable and Chronic Disease Survey and stratified cluster sampling method was used to select study subjects,and questionnaire investigation,physical measurement and laboratory examination were conducted to collect information.Results The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia and borderline hypercholesterolemia was 6.26% and 21.34% respectively in 17 662 residents surveyed,the average total cholesterol level was (4.69 ± 0.95) mmol/L.The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia was 6.33% in men and 6.20% in women,the difference was not significant (Z=1.64,P=0.10).The prevalence was higher inurban area than in suburb (6.73% vs.5.59%;Z=-7.27,P<0.01).The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia increased with age (trend x2=308.85,P<0.01).The trend was observed in men (trend x2=81.65,P<0.01),in women (trend x2=318.04,P<0.01),in urban area (trend x2=201.77,P<0.01) and in suburb (trend x2=114.65,P<0.01).Multiple logistic regression showed age,being female (OR=1.23,95%CI:1.04-1.45),overweight (OR=1.56,95%CI:1.34-1.81),obesity (OR=1.82,95%CI:1.54-2.16),smoking (OR=1.24,95%CI:1.03-1.50),alcohol use (OR=1.40,95%CI:1.12-1.75),beef and mutton intake > 1 time per week (OR=1.19,95%CI:1.02-1.39) were risk factors.Conclusion The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia in Beijing was lower than national level,and age,gender,location,BMI,smoking,alcohol use,beef and mutton intake were main influencing factors.
7.Guidelines for Ethical Review Project Entrustment of Life Science and Medical Research Involving Humans
Jiyin ZHOU ; Aijuan SHENG ; Qiang LIU ; Hui JIANG ; Meixia WANG ; Hua BAI ; Yifeng JIANG ; Lei XU ; Dan LIU ; Ningning XIONG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(5):488-491
The seventh article of Measures for the Ethical Review of Biomedical Research Involving Humans (2016) stipulated that medical and health institutions without an ethics committee shall not carry out biomedical research involving Humans. The Opinions on Strengthening the Governance of Ethics in Science and Technology, issued in March 2022, clearly stated that the institutions that do not meet the conditions for establishing a scientific and technological ethics (review) committee should entrust other institutions to conduct the review. The fourteenth article of Measures for Ethical Review of Life Science and Medical Research Involving Humans (2023) proposes that if an institution, which carries out life science and medical research involving humans, has not established an ethics committee or its ethics committee is not competent for ethics review, it can entrust a competent ethics committee or regional ethics committee in writing to carry out ethical review. Most medical institutions at or above the second level in China have set up ethics committees. While most universities and colleges, scientific research institutions, enterprises and grass-roots medical and health institutions have not set up ethics committees, which lack a working system to protect the safety and interests of the participants, and is difficult to conduct life sciences and medical research involving humans. At present, there is a need for some research institutions that do not have the conditions to establish ethics committees to entrust their projects of life science and medical research involving humans to other institutions for ethical review. The entrusted review is still in the exploratory stage, and there is no relevant specification. The hasty implementation of entrusted review may not achieve the goal of effectively protecting the safety and interests of the participants, and even cause legal disputes. Based on the thematic discussion, with reference to the relevant laws and regulations, departmental rules, ethical standards, and the experience of the ethics committees of some domestic institutions in implementing the entrusted review, the guideline was formulated for the reference of the current entrusted review to ensure the safety and interests of the participants.
8.Guidelines for Ethical Review Entrustment Contract of Life Science and Medical Research Involving Humans
Aijuan SHENG ; Meixia WANG ; Qiang LIU ; Zhongguang YU ; Hu CHEN ; Hui JIANG ; Jiyin ZHOU ; Xiaoqi WANG ; Haibin YU ; Mingjie ZI ; Yifeng JIANG ; Lei XU ; Tao SHI ; Guizhen SUN ; Dongxiang ZHENG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2023;36(5):492-498
The passing of ethical review is a necessary conditions and prerequisite for the development of life science and medical research involving humans. At present, some medical and health institutions have no or insufficient ethical review capabilities. The lack of ethical review ability has become a bottleneck restricting the development of life science and medical research involving humans. According to documents such as Opinions on Deepening the Reform of the Review and Approval System and Encouraging the Innovation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Opinions on Strengthening the Ethical Governance of Science and Technology, institutions can entrust competent institutional ethics review committees or regional ethics review committees in writing to conduct ethical review. Entrustment ethical review provides a viable solution for institutions that need to carry out life science and medical research involving humans but do not have an ethics (review) committee or the ethics (review) committee is not competent to review. To conduct the entrustment ethical review, the entrustment between the principal and the trustee is required. According to The Measures for Ethical Review of Life Sciences and Medical Research Involving Humans, if medical and health institutions and their ethical review committees do not accept the formal entrustment to provide the ethical review opinions for other institutions, the local health authorities at or above the county level will impose administrative penalties and sanctions on the relevant institutions and personnel in accordance with the law. Signing the entrustment ethical review contract, implementing legal compliance entrusted ethical review to protect the rights and interests of the trustee and the principal, and protect the research participants.