1.Meta-analysis for the clinical efficacy of Kangai injection combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for treatment of hepatic cancer
Shichun YANG ; Boyi CHEN ; Song LI ; Rufen OU ; Lilian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(2):190-193
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of Kangai injection combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in the treatment of hepatic cancer.Methods We searched CBM,CNKI,WanFang and VIP,clinical studies of Kangai injection combined with TACE in the treatment of hepatic cancer were included and compared.The methodological quality of included studies was assessed and Meta analysis was performed by Rev Man 5.2 software.Results 9 studies involving 595 patients were included.Meta analysis results indicated that the difference of effective rate was significant [RR =1.32,95 % CI(1.10,1.58),P =0.003] ; The quality of life improvement rate also had significant difference[RR =1.85,95% CI(1.42,2.41),P < 0.000 01].Conclusion Kangai injection combined with TACE in the treatment of hepatic cancer can get extra benefits compared with TACE alone.It can improve the curative effect,significantly improve the quality of life.
2.Effects of chronic intrauterine hypoxia on intimal-media thickening and strain rate of abdominal aorta of male offspring rabbits during adult age
Huitong LIN ; Guorong Lü ; Jingyang YANG ; Boyi LI ; Zhenhua WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2010;19(1):73-76
Objective To investigate the the effects of chronic intrauterine hypoxia on intimal-media thickening(IMT) and strain rate(SR) in abdominal aorta of male offspring rabbits during adult age.Methods Sixten New-Zealand rabbits were assigned randomly to 2 groups: chronic intrauterine hypoxia group (CIH, 12% O_2, n = 8) and normal oxygen group (NO,21%O_2, n = 8).After delivery,2 male offspring rabbits per litter were selected and breast-fed for 3 months, randomly divided into high-fat diet and normal diet groups.Finally, there were 4 groups in this experiment:chronic intrauterine hypoxia with high fat diet (CIH + HFD, n = 8) ,non-chronic intrauterine hypoxia with high fat diet (NCIH + HFD, n = 8),chronic intrauterine hypoxia with normal diet (CIH + ND, n = 8) and normal control (NC, n = 8).At sixth months of age, Serum levels of total cholesterol(TC) and triglyceride(TG) were assayed.SR in the abdominal aorta of male offspring rabbits was evaluated by ultrasonography.Then, abdominal aorta was taken out and observed by electron microscope and IMT was measured.Results CIH increased the levels of TC and TG (P < 0.01), thickened the IMT (P<0.05) and decreased the SR(P<0.05) of abdominal aorta of male offspring rabbits during adult age.There were relevant pathological changes in different groups.All these above-mentioned profiles were aggravated significantly after feeding high fat diet (P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusions CIH increased the IMT and decreased the SR of abdominal aorta of male offspring rabbits during adult age.
3.Research Progress of Tai Chi's Influence on Brain Structure and Function of the Elderly Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology
An WU ; Boran ZHANG ; Xiaotong WANG ; Chang HUANG ; Boyi HU ; Yunpeng YANG ; Tingchao WU ; Feng ZHANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;25(12):3961-3968
Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)technology can directly show the changes of brain network and explain the central mechanism of Tai Chi remodeling of brain structure and function.In this paper,we collected the domestic and foreign research on the influence of Tai Chi movement on the brain network by using MRI technology,and combed it from the perspective of brain structure and function changes.The results revealed that Tai Chi may promote memory function,cognitive flexibility,inhibitory control,and working memory capacity by remodeling the structure and function of the medial temporal lobe and prefrontal cortex in older adults,which may be a potential central mechanism for Tai Chi to improve memory and cognitive control in the elderly.However,there are some problems in the current research,such as small sample size,insufficient long-term follow-up,and difficult evaluation of exercise intensity.It is necessary to carry out large-sample and long-term detailed research to further verify the current research results.
4.Application of endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation in the treatment of patients with non-dilated small choledocholithiasis
Zhenlong WANG ; Yusheng ZHANG ; Junxing YANG ; Boyi CHEN ; Yunjing DAI ; Xiaofeng LUO ; Guo-Rong DENG ; Yong YU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2023;29(12):906-910
Objective:To study the efficacy of endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation (EPBD) in the treatment of non-dilated small choledocholithiasis.Methods:Clinical data of 142 patients with non-dilated small choledocholithiasis admitted to Zhanjiang Central People's Hospital from April 2021 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed, including 63 males and 79 females, aged (55.1±15.4) years old. Patients were divided into the EPBD group ( n=63) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) group ( n=79). Blood amylase, liver enzymology, liver metabolism, and blood routine were monitored before and 48 hours after treatment. The occurrences of intraoperative bleeding, perforation, post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP), and cholangitis were compared between the groups. Patients were followed up and screened for stone recurrence by outpatient review 3 to 12 months from discharge. Results:Compared to preoperative data, the white blood cell count, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total bili-rubin, and direct bilirubin decreased 48 hours after treatment (all P<0.05). The operation time in EPBD group was slightly longer than that in EST group [(43.1±5.9) min vs. (38.5±4.5) min, P=0.064] without statistical significance. There were no case of perforation in both groups. The incidences of intraopera-tive bleeding [3.17%(2/63) vs. 6.33%(5/79)], PEP [17.46%(11/63) vs. 10.53%(8/79)], and postoperative cholangitis [4.76%(3/63) vs. 1.27%(1/79)] were comparable between the groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion:EPBD could be feasible for non-dilated small choledocholithiasis, which does not increase the operation time and incidence of adverse events compared to EST.
5.Greenspace and health outcomes in Chinese population
Boyi YANG ; Yidan ZHANG ; Wenzhong HUANG ; Guanghui DONG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2022;39(1):30-35
Greenspace may bring benefits to human health. Evidence on greenness and health has accumulated in western countries, and several reviews have summarized such evidence. Researchers have also conducted some studies on greenspace and human health in Chinese population, but no prior review has pooled or summarized them. To provide more comprehensive evidence on this topic, we searched and summarized studies on greenspace and health that were conducted specifically in Chinese population. We found that a certain number of studies have been conducted in China, and the evidence indicates that greenspace exposure may reduce the odds of cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders, adverse birth outcomes as well as mortality. However, most of the current reported studies were of cross-sectional design or randomized controlled trails targeting short-term effects, and prospective cohort studies were scarce. Moreover, greenness exposure was mainly assessed using greenness index like normalized difference vegetative index (NDVI), which were static and cannot distinguish construction and species of greenspaces. Future prospective studies with more precise greenness exposure assessment are warranted to evaluate the prior findings.
6. The study on the association of long-term ambient fine particulate matters exposure and elevated blood pressure in children
Xin MI ; Yunting ZHANG ; Liwen HU ; Kangkang LIU ; Boyi YANG ; Xiaowen ZENG ; Yuming GUO ; Guanghui DONG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;53(1):45-50
Objective:
To evaluate the association of long-term ambient fine particulate matters (PM2.5) exposure with elevated blood pressure in children.
Methods:
From April 2012 to June 2013, we used cluster randomized sampling method to investigate 9 354 children aged 5-17 years old from 68 primary and middle schools in the seven Northeastern Cities (Shenyang, Dalian, Fushun, Anshan, Benxi, Liaoyang and Dandong) in Liaoning Province, and measured their blood pressure (BP). A spatial statistical model nested by aerosol optical depth (AOD) was used to inverse PM2.5 concentrations. Generalized additive model was used to quantify the association between PM2.5 exposure and blood pressure in children. To examine the associations, two-level regression model was used to evaluate individual characteristics′ modifying effect on the health influence of PM2.5.
Results:
The prevalence of hypertension in children was 13.78% (1 289/9 354). The results showed that there was an associations between hypertension and pollutants, and the multivariable regression analysis indicated that the increase in mean systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and the