1.Psychological analysis of odinopoeia patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(30):38-40
Objective The aim of the study was to analyze the psychological problems and psychological needs of the odinopoeia patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation.Methods From May to August 2012,25 patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation were collected and 40 normal patients were selected as control in the targeted hospital,their psychological conditions were compared.The socio-demographics of patients were survey,the Symptom Check List 90(SCL-90) was applied to assess the two groups' psychological conditions,and Impact of Event Scale Revised (IES-R) was applied to assess the post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),moreover,the associated factors with PTSD was also analyzed.Results The symptom factor scores of the cases were significantly higher in odinopoeia patients than the controls.The age,education levels,having or no offsprings and the support of spouse were greatly associated with PTSD of patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation.The patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation demanded to understand some prenatal care knowledge and the reasons for stillbirth or fetal malformation.Conclusions The patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation had low levels of psychological health,so the medical workers and family members must pay much attention to the psychological conditions of patients with stillbirth or fetal malformation,and provide them the psychological counseling in order to eliminate the patients' suffering from stillbirth or fetal malformation and improve their mental health.
2.Contrastive Studies on the Category System of Traditional Chinese Medicine
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2011;33(3):226-228
This article makes a contrastive analysis on the first category and second category of traditional Chinese medicine among Chinese Traditional Medicine and Materia Mediea Subject Headings (third edition), the TCMLS Metathesaurus and Chinese Library Classification (fifth edition), and points out the features and defects in these classifications, hoping to give some useful proposals to the construction of traditional Chinese medicine vocabulary.
3.NELL2 and its role in the secreation of gonadotropin releasing hormone
International Journal of Pediatrics 2011;38(2):162-166
The puberty and reproduction are regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The activation of hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons and an increase in GnRH is critical for the initiation of puberty. The mechanism of GnRH regulation for neurons activity is complicated, because many different factors can affect the secretion of GnRH. Glutamate is the main excitatory neurotransmitter, which can promote the secretion of GnRH through a variety of pathways. In recent years, relevant studies showed that NELL2 may influence the secretion of GnRH by regulating the secretion of glutamate or through other pathways,thereby affecting the onset of puberty. So NELL2 plays an important role in promoting neuronal growth,differentiation, neuronal plasticity maintenance and synapse transportation etc.
4.The relationship between IL-10, IL-18 and severe pneumonia
International Journal of Pediatrics 2014;41(3):243-245
Pneumonia is the primary cause of death in children under five years of age.About 2 million children younger than 5 years die of pneumonia each year worldwide,accounting for 19% of the total number of deaths.According to the survey in 2008,7% ~ 13% of the children with pneumonia are severe pneumonia.Severe pneumonia is a life-threatening disease which needs for intensive care.Cytokine IL-10 is a anti-inflammatory cytokine,and IL-18 is a proinflammatory cytokine,both of them are released by the inflammatory response,and can be involved in severe pneumonia immune-mediated.They are closely related to the occurrence,development and prognosis of severe pneumonia.
5.The clustering of risk factors in gestational diabetes mellitus
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(9):7-10
Objective To study the clinical features and the clustering of risk factors in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM),and analyze the risk factors.Methods Two hundred and three gravida were selected.According to the result of 75 g oral glucose tolerance test,they were divided into 2 groups:GDM group(134 cases) and normal glucose tolerance (NGT) group (69 cases).Blood sugar,blood fat and insulin were measured,and the homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR),pancreatic islet beta cell function index (HOMA-β) and insulin sensitivity index (ISI) were calculated.The relation was analyzed between the risk factors and GDM.Results The age,progestation body mass index (BMI),fasting blood glucose,fasting insulin,total cholesterol,triglyeride,low density lipoprotein-eholesterol (LDL-C),HOMA-IR and the positive rate of diabetes mellitus family history in GDM group were significantly higher than those in NGT group [(30.8 ±4.1) years vs.(28.7 ±3.9) years,(24.29 ±3.65) kg/m2 vs.(21.35 ±2.39) kg/m2,(5.22 ±1.26) mmol/L vs.(4.33 ±0.53) mmol/L,(9.27 ±3.55) mU/L vs.(4.75 ±2.73) mU/L,(5.54 ± 1.26) mmol/L vs.(3.74 ± 1.07) mmol/L,(2.63 ± 1.43) mmol/L vs.(1.73 ± 0.76) mmol/L,(3.02 ± 0.97) mmol/L vs.(2.10 ± 0.75) mtmol/L,0.67 ± 0.47 vs.0.43 ± 0.34,40.3% (54/134) vs.26.1%(18/69)],there were statistical differences (P< 0.01 or < 0.05).The HOMA-β and ISI in GDM group were significantly lower than those in NGT group (4.62 ± 0.72 vs.5.57 ± 1.30 and-3.79 ± 0.47 vs.-2.91 ± 0.48),there were statistical differences (P < 0.01).Logistic regression analysis result showed that fasting blood glucose (OR =6.016,95% CI:1.603-22.585,P =0.008),total cholesterol (OR =2.823,95% CI:1.568-5.083,P=0.001),diabetes mellitus family history (OR =2.780,95% CI:1.168-6.617,P=0.021),fasting insulin(OR =1.954,95% CI:1.371-2.785,P=0.001),progestation BMI(OR =1.787,95% CI:1.124-2.839,P =0.014),age (OR =1.374,95% CI:1.087-1.737,P =0.008) and diastolic pressure (OR =1.184,95% CI:1.045-1.342,P =0.008) were the risk factors of GDM.Conclusions GDM has the clinical features of the clustering of risk factors and genetic susceptibility.The disorder of lipid metabolism and glycometabolism,genetic susceptibility and age are the main risk factors in the development of GDM.
6.Cardiovascular responses in elderly hypertensive patients with discopotracheal intubation
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(18):2978-2980
Objective To compare cardiovascular responses of intubations by Discopo and Macintosh laryngoscope in elderly patients with hypertension. Methods Sixty elderly hypertensive patients with ASAⅡ~Ⅲundergoing elective surgery were equally randomized into two groups. After induction of general anesthesia , orotracheal intubation was performed with Discopo or Macintosh. The Mean arterial pressure (MBP) and heart rate (HR), as while as Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), were recorded before (baseline values) and at 1,3,5 minutes after intubation(post-induction values). The rate of one-time successive intubation,intubation time and complication were also recorded. Results Compared with the macintosh group, the rate of one-time successive intubation was higher and the intubation time was shorter in the Discopo group (P< 0.05, respectively),with no complications. Compared with T0,MBP and HR at T2 in the two groups and T3 in the Macintosh group increased significantly (P < 0.05). Compared with the Macintosh group,MBP and HR at T2,T3 of the Discopo group decreased significantly (P < 0.05). Conclusion Little effect of tracheal intubation with Discopo on cardiovascular response was observed in elderly hypertensive patients.
7.Correlation between quality and expenditure of medical care:a review of international studies
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2014;(10):46-51
The health care system has always faced challenges from two competing fronts: rising costs and quality concerns. The common issue of debate confronted by various health care systems is whether or not rising medi-cal expenditure can lead to quality improvements. The key to addressing this issue is to figure out the correlation be-tween quality of care and medical expenditure. Based on Donabedian’s structure, process and outcome quality theory, this study reviews relevant international studies related to this topic in order to provide empirical evidence in a clearer way. Results show that the analysis of current studies have typically been based on the regional level, health provider level and patient level; the quality indicators used varied among studies while expenditure indicators had much in common;more studies were found to focus on the association between outcome quality and expenditure while less studies explored the link between structure or process quality and expenditure; additionally, the majority of relevant studies were located in the inpatient setting and studies from outpatient settings were found to be lacking. Overall, ac-cording to current knowledge, no inclusive conclusion could be obtained, but quality indicators, data and methods, and limitations revealed in these studies can be reviewed by future study to explore the correlation between quality and expenditure of medical care in a more objective way.
8.Analysis of allocation and equity of health resources in Changsha between 2007 and 2013
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;(2):76-82
To explore the allocation and equity of health resource in Changsha between 2007 and 2013 and to provide references for government to carry out regional health planning. Method:General statistical analysis was used to describe changes of health resource allocation in Changsha;from the perspective of the population and geography of the nine counties in Changsha, the equality and change of the configuration among doctors, nurses and hospital beds were analyzed by using the Gini coefficient and Theil index. Results:1) The per capita amount of health resources in Changsha increased gradually, and health resources were mainly concentrated in urban areas. 2 ) The Gini coeffi-cients of doctors, nurses and hospital beds was 0. 24~0. 46 according to population distribution between 2007 and 2013 in Changsha, and the Gini coefficient of all health resources by geography was 0. 59~ 0. 79 and peaked in 2009 to then decrease year after year. Following a comparison of the two kinds of regions, the Gini coefficient of urban are-as was significantly higher than that of rural areas, and the Gini coefficient of nurses was the highest among all health resources. 3) Changes in the Theil index were consistent with the Gini coefficient. The difference in the degree of re-source allocation in urban areas exhibited a rising trend, The Theil index was higher than each regional difference. Conclusion:Overall, the equity of allocation of health resources in Changsha between 2007 and 2013 gradually im-proved year by year. The equity of population configuration was greater than that of geographical configuration, and the equity of rural areas was superior to that of urban areas;the equity of the configuration of nurses was poor. The difference between areas is the main factor affecting the equity of Changsha’s health resource allocation.
9.Progressin in evidence-based study of cerebral white matter lesions in preterm neonates
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(3):287-290
Brain injury of premature infant is a hot topic in the neonatal clinical study. Early diagnosis and intervention can improve the prognosis of premature infants. Although there are some interventions for brain injury of premature infants, most of them do not have evidence-based study to support the clinical application. Antenatal application of magnesium sulfate for pregnant women and application of erythropoietin for preterm infants may be the most promising interventions. Avoiding prematurity and brain damage is the key interventions for brain damage of premature infants.
10.Clinical observation of the risk factors of pregnancy complications in gestational diabetes mellitus
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2015;(4):296-298
Objective To explore the risk factors of pregnancy complications in patients with gestationaldiabetesmellitus(GDM).Methods 134patientswithGDMweredividedintocontrolgroup without complication (n= 38) and complication group(n= 96).Serum fasting levels of glucose (FPG) , insulin ,lipid and C‐reactive protein (C‐RP) were measured. Both maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy were recorded. Results The levels of C‐RP ,FPG ,progestation BMI and lategestation BMI were significantly increased in complication group than in control group [(5.46 ± 4.20) vs (2.60 ± 2.76) mg/L ,(5.68 ± 1.36) vs (5.25 ± 0.77)mmol/L ,(24.79 ± 3.92) vs (23.03 ± 2.51)kg/m2 ,(29.05 ± 3.79) vs (27.25 ± 2.58)kg/m2 respectively ,P< 0.05].The C‐RP level is significantly associated with FPG.Logistic analysis showed that maternal complications were significantly related to lategestation BMI ,C‐RP , TC and HDL‐C.Infant complications were significantly related to C‐RP. Conclusion C‐RP ,lipid and late gestation BMI play important roles in the development of maternal‐neonatal complications during pregnancy. Keeping rational levels of glucose ,lipid and weight gain are helpful for improving pregnancy outcomes.