1.Acupoint Thread Embedding plus Psychotherapy for 43 Cases of Insomnia Due to DisharmonyBetween Heart and Kidney During Perimenopause
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(8):749-750
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint thread embedding plus psychotherapy for insomnia due to disharmony betweenheart and kidney during perimenopause.MethodForty-three patients with insomnia due to disharmony between heart and kidney during perimenopause were intervened by acupoint thread embedding plus psychotherapy including cognitive and behavioral therapies,and then the therapeutic results were statistically analyzed.ResultOf the 43 subjects, 19 were clinically cured, accounting for 44.2%; 13 subjects were markedly improved, accounting for 30.2%; 9 were improved, accountingfor 20.9%; 2 subjects failed, accounting for 4.7%. The total effective rate was 95.3%. The serum E2level was significantly changed after intervention (P<0.01).ConclusionAcupoint thread embedding plus psychotherapy can produce a significant efficacy in treating insomnia due to disharmony between heart and kidney during perimenopause, and this method can up-regulate the serum E2level, enhance the production of estrogen, and improve ovary function.
2.Observation on Therapeutic Effect in Acupuncture Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries by Differentiation of Deficient and Excessive Patterns
Yi YANG ; Guangtao ZHOU ; Guoqi HUANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2006;4(3):186-188
Objective: To compare the therapeutic effects between the needling method by identification of deficient and excessive patterns and the needling method by routine meridian differentiation in the treatment of soft tissue injuries. Methods: 380 cases of the patients with soft tissue injuries were randomly divided into pattern identification group (200 cases, with the needling method by identification of deficient and excessive patterns) and meridian identification group (180cases, with the needling method by routine meridian differentiation), to observe and compare the therapeutic effects in the two groups. Results: The curative effect was 86% in the pattern identification group and 31.11% in the meridian identification group, with a significant difference (P< 0.01). In comparison with the total average treatment times in the cured and improved cases,the pattern identification group was 8.8 days and the meridian identification group was 15.6 days,with a remarkable significant difference (P< 0.01). The pattern identification group was better than the meridian identification group. Conclusion: In the treatment of soft tissue injuries, the needling method by identification of deficient and excessive patterns was better than the needling method by routine meridian differentiation.
3.Ankylosing spondylitis susceptibility loci defined by genome-search Meta-analysis
Hongsheng SUN ; Qingrui YANG ; Guangtao XIA ; Naiwen HU ; Yuanchao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2000;0(12):-
Objective To investigate whether there is any consistent evidence of linkage across multiple studies,and to identify novel AS susceptibility loci by using GSMA method.Methods Genome-search Meta-analysis(GSMA)method was applied to genome scans of AS and spondyloarthropathy(SpA)to assess evidence for linkage across studies.Results Four AS genome scans including 479 families with 1151 affected individuals were used.Suggesting these BINS most likely contain AS-linked loci;BINS 6p22.3-p21.1,6pter-p22.3,17pter-p12,2p12-q22.1 and 5q34-qter.Four AS genome scans and one SpA scan including 544 families with 1,331 affected individuals were used.The GSMA produced genome-wide evidence for linkage on bin 6p22.3-p21 and 16q23.1-qter.Conclusion This GSMA added the evidence of the HLA loci as the greatest susceptibility factor to AS and shows evidences of chromosome 6,17p,2,5q and 16q as non-HLA susceptibility loci.
4.Relationship between mental health and mental quality of training logistic soldiers in field
Ying HE ; Guoyu YANG ; Wenhong ZHENG ; Shuang XU ; Di LU ; Guangtao HU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2013;(1):50-52
Objective To explore the mental health and its relationship with mental quality of training logistic soldiers in field.Methods Symptom Checklist 90(SCL-90) and Mental Quality Questionnaire for armymen (MQQA) were employed to evaluate the mental health and mental quality of 230 training logistic soldiers in field,and then an analysis was carried out on the characteristics of the training logistic soldiers on mental health and its relationship with mental quality.Results ①The psychological problem's ratio of training soldiers was 21.3%,and the ratio of the male(22.8%) was significantly higher than that of the female(15.2%) (x2 =8.64,P=0.00).In SCL-90,the scores of somatization (1.46 ± 0.63),hostility (1.49 ± 0.75) and psychotism (1.43 ±0.68) were all higher in training soldiers than the army norm.The factor scores of somatization (1.49 ± 0.66)and psychotism(1.46 ± 0.72) in the male training soldiers were considerably higher than those of the male soldiers norm (P < 0.05),but not in the female(P > 0.05).②There existed a significantly negative correlation between the factor scores of the mental quality and that of SCL-90 (P < 0.05,P < 0.01).③The SCL-90 scores existed clear differences in obsessive-compulsive,interpersonal sensitivity,depression,hostility and paranoid ideation among different mental quality groups (P < 0.05).Conclusion The mental health of training logistic soldiers is poor.The mental health is closely related to the mental quality.Therefore,the mental health education and mental quality training should be strengthened to the training logistic soldiers.
5.Subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Yanjie HAO ; Ying YANG ; Wei MA ; Wei ZHOU ; Xuerong DENG ; Guangtao LI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(4):246-252
Objective To evaluate the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the related risk factors.Methods Fifty RA patients without overt atherosclerotic disease and 121 control subjects matched for age and sex were recruited.Duplex carotid sonography was used to measure intima-media thickness (IMT) and plaque formation assessment.Differences between RA and the control group were compared, and the risk factors were explored.RA patients then were divided into two subgroups according to IMT and the comparison between the two subgroups were completed.T test, Mann-Whitney U test, chi-square test, Pearson's correlation and Logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis.Results Although RA patients had lower level of serum lipids and body mass index than the control group, the mean IMT value was significantly higher in the RA group than that in the control group [(0.78±0.18) mm vs (0.62±0.14) mm, t=5.853, P=0.000], and plaque formation was more prevalent [56.0%(28/50) vs 36.4% (44/121),x2=5.596, P=0.018].The difference was especially significant in the younger groups (<50 years old group and 50-60 years old group).Logistic regression showed that the presence of RA [OR=7.34, 95%CI (2.53, 21.25)], male [OR=2.0, 95%CI (91.25, 3.17)] and old age [OR=1.1, 95%CI (1.04, 21.15)] were the independent risk factors for abnormal IMT (thickened or the presence of carotid plaques).The RA patients were divided into two subgroups according to IMT.Compared with patients with normal IMT, patients with abnormal IMT were older and more common in postmenopausal, and had longer RA duration and higher cholesterol level.In treatment, less patients with abnormal IMT had been taking methotrexate (MTX) for more than 3 months compared with patients with normal IMT.Among these parameters, old age [OR=1.13, 95%CI (1.03, 1.23)] was shown to be the independent risk factor for abnormal IMT in RA patients, and more than 3 months of MTX treatment [OR=0.12, 95%CI (0.02, 0.71)] was the protective factor.Conclusion Atherosclerosis occurs frequently and prematurely in patients with RA and the presence of RA is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis.Early primary prevention for atherosclerosis should be recommended.MTX probably has a positive effect on preventing atherosclerosis for RA patients, which needs to be confirmed by further study.
6.Acute stress disorder and related factors in a troop after participating in disaster relief in Beichuan county after Wenchuan earthquake
Guangtao HU ; Xuecheng LI ; Guowei WANG ; Ying HE ; Lan YANG ; Xiaoqiong TAN
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(15):-
Objective To investigate the occurrence circumstance of acute stress disorder(ASD),clinical features and related risk factors,in the officers and soldiers who had gone to Beichuan county to provide disaster relief.Methods We used the self-general questionnaire,post-traumatic stress symptoms self-rating scale(PCL-C),perceived social support scale(PSSS),and coping style questionnaires(SCSQ)to assess the 126 subjects,combining with semi-structured interviews to determine and compare the ASD group and control group,and then analyzed the related factors.Results The prevalence rate of ASD officers and soldiers was 13.49%,with main symptoms of repeatedly breaking into painful memories,nightmares,reproducing the scenes of traumatic events,strong trouble of psychological pain,decreased interest,sleep disorders and emotional instability.These main symptoms of ASD interacts each other,and were reduced with positive response and good social support.Conclusion In the phase of acute stress(one month),the officers and soldiers taking part in earthquake relief have symptoms of ASD,so we should strengthen the necessary psychological assessment and comprehensive psychological intervention means,in order to slow down psychological trauma after disaster,prevent and reduce the possibility that ASD turns into post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD).
7.A correlation study of coronary computed tomography angiography and serum soluble E-selectin in the asymptomatic population with low-medium CHO risk
Lu GAN ; Guangtao YAN ; Xingwang JIA ; Li YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2018;41(6):430-435
Objective To examine the predictive value of serum soluble E-selectin ( sE-selectin) levels for high risk plaques as detected by coronary computed tomography angiography ( CCTA).Methods This was a cross-sectional study.CCTA was performed for each patient.Serum levels of sE-Selectin, sVCAM-1,sICAM-1 and sP-Selectin were measured by flow fluorescence immunomicrobead assay ( FFIA). ROC curve and multivariate analysis were used to determine the predictive value for the presence of high risk plaques.Results The high risk plaques group showed higher sICAM-1 and sE-selectin levels.The multivariate Logistic analysis showed that male (OR=2.131, P=0.019), old age (OR=1.053, P=0.002), hyperlipidemia (OR=1.960, P=0.022), high level of apoB (OR=2.896, P=0.004) and high level of sE-Selectin(OR=1.975, P=0.008) were independently associated with the presence of high risk plaques.The AUC of the multivariate model for high risk plaques was 0.722.The sensitivity, specificity, the positive predictive value and the negative predictive value were 55.3%, 78.3%, 71.8% and 64.4%respectively.Conclusions High sE-selectin levels were associated with the presence of high risk plaques in asymptomatic populations at low to intermediate Framingham risk .sE-selectin can play an important role in plaque screening, as detected by coronary CTA.
8. P0 protein promotes the expression of INF-γ and IL-10 in peripheral blood of n-hexane neuropathy patients
Wei ZHOU ; Guangtao YANG ; Yingping XIANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(6):440-443
Objective:
To study the changes of monocyte cytokines in peripheral blood of n-hexane neuropathy patients induced by P0 protein, and to explore the role of autoimmunity in n-hexane neuropathy patients.
Methods:
In May 2018, 5 patients with peripheral neuropathy diagnosed as n-hexane poisoning were selected as case group in Shenzhen Prevention and Treatment Center for Occupational Disease in 2017. 6 workers exposure to n-hexane and 6 workers without n-hexane exposure were selected as contact group and control group. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMC) were isolated from venous blood.
Results:
The number of spots produced by INF-γ and IL-10 increased after stimulation with P0 protein in case group, and the positive rate was significantly higher than control group and the contact group.
Conclusion
Autoimmunity induced by P0 protein may be involved in the occurrence of myelin sheath damage in n-hexane neuropathy patients.
9.Investigation and analysis of noise hazards in three key industries in Shenzhen City
Yingping XIANG ; Wei ZHOU ; Xueyu WANG ; Xiaohuan ZHONG ; Guangtao YANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(2):154-156
Objective:To understand the basic situation of noise hazards in wood furniture manufacturing, stone processing and special equipment manufacturing industries in Shenzhen City, and to provide basis for preventing and controlling noise hazards.Methods:In August 2019, stratified random sampling ws used to select 21 wood funiture manafacturing, 15 stone processing and 24 special equipment manufactruing as survey object. Through the methods of occupational health field investigation, noise intensity measurement and occupational health examination data collection, the noise hazards of 60 enterprises in three industries were statistically analyzed.Results:There were 154, 44 and 113 noise detection points in wood furniture manufacturing, stone processing and special equipment manufacturing enterprises, and 101, 27 and 78 out of standard points respectively, and the exceeding standard rates were 65.6% (101/154) , 61.4% (27/44) and 69.0% (78/113) , respectively. There were 1670, 172 and 856 workers exposed to noise in the three industries. Among them, 1198, 134 and 703 people had taken occupational health examination. The physical examination rates were 71.7% (1198/1670) , 77.9% (134/172) and 82.1% (703/856) , respectively. The abnormal rates were 19.1% (229/1198) , 51.5% (69/134) and 37.8% (266/703) , respectively.Conclusion:High intensity noise working environment, too long noise exposure time, incorrect wearing of personal protective equipment and neglect of occupational health examination are important reasons for hearing loss of noise exposed personnel.
10.Investigation and analysis of noise hazards in three key industries in Shenzhen City
Yingping XIANG ; Wei ZHOU ; Xueyu WANG ; Xiaohuan ZHONG ; Guangtao YANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2021;39(2):154-156
Objective:To understand the basic situation of noise hazards in wood furniture manufacturing, stone processing and special equipment manufacturing industries in Shenzhen City, and to provide basis for preventing and controlling noise hazards.Methods:In August 2019, stratified random sampling ws used to select 21 wood funiture manafacturing, 15 stone processing and 24 special equipment manufactruing as survey object. Through the methods of occupational health field investigation, noise intensity measurement and occupational health examination data collection, the noise hazards of 60 enterprises in three industries were statistically analyzed.Results:There were 154, 44 and 113 noise detection points in wood furniture manufacturing, stone processing and special equipment manufacturing enterprises, and 101, 27 and 78 out of standard points respectively, and the exceeding standard rates were 65.6% (101/154) , 61.4% (27/44) and 69.0% (78/113) , respectively. There were 1670, 172 and 856 workers exposed to noise in the three industries. Among them, 1198, 134 and 703 people had taken occupational health examination. The physical examination rates were 71.7% (1198/1670) , 77.9% (134/172) and 82.1% (703/856) , respectively. The abnormal rates were 19.1% (229/1198) , 51.5% (69/134) and 37.8% (266/703) , respectively.Conclusion:High intensity noise working environment, too long noise exposure time, incorrect wearing of personal protective equipment and neglect of occupational health examination are important reasons for hearing loss of noise exposed personnel.