1.Speech therapy and occupational therapy on Broca aphasia with bucco-facial-apraxia following hemiplegia after stroke
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2002;8(1):28-28
ObjectiveTo study the method about language rehabilitation for Broca aphasis with bucco-facial apraxia in hemiplebies after stroke.Methods55 patients in hemiplegies after stroke who were diagnoised Broca aphasia with bucco-facial-apraxia by Chinese standard language test of aphasia and apraxia test,were randomly divided into two groups:treatment group(30 cases) and control group(25 cases). The trainning about language rehabilitation and occupational therapy(OT)to bucco-facial-apraxia were given in the treatment group, while in the control group the language rehabilitation training were given only. Evaluation was done in pre-treatment and post-treatment respectively.ResultsThe improvement of bucco-facial-apraxia and language expression function(repetition,speech and speech-reading) of treatment group were significant than that of control group (P<0.05).Conclusions The OT for bucco-facial-apraxia may obviously improved bucco-facial-apraxia and language expression function on training of language rehabilitation for Broca aphasia with bucco-facial-apraxia.
3.Correlation analysis between diabetic macular edema and serum E-selectin
Zhi-Hong, ZHANG ; Kun-Li, ZHANG
International Eye Science 2014;(9):1697-1698
To investigate the relationship between diabetic macular edema (DME) and serum E-selectin level.
●METHODS: Totally 90 patients with diabetic retinopathy in our hospital from October 2009 to October 2013 were observed. Retrospective analysis of the correlation between macular edema degree and serum soluble E -selectin ( sE - sel ). Ninety patients with diabetic retinopathy were divided into two groups: DME group and non - DME group. The level of sE - sel and microalbuminuria (MA) of two groups were determined and compared.
●RESULTS: There was significant difference in MA, sE-sel levels of groups ( P < 0. 05). The value of diabetic retinopathy patients with sE - sel and MA, FBG were positively correlated ( r = 0. 728, P < 0. 05; r = 0. 651, P <0. 05).
●CONCLUSlON: Elevated levels of sE-sel is a risk factor for diabetic macular edema, and sE-sel was involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic microangiopathy.
4.Operation Timing and Technique Selection of Floating Knee Injury in Children
zhi-zeng, GAO ; xiang, LIAO ; zhi-hong, ZHANG ; dong, YANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(23):-
Objective To explore the operation timing and technique selection of floating knee injury in children.Methods According to Letts types,36 cases were divided into 5 types.The function outcome in every group was compared by Karlstrorm criterion according operation timing or technique selection respectively.Results Thirty-six cases were followed up for an average of 25 months(19 to 84 months).The rate of excellent and good results accounted for 94.12%(16/17) in one stage operation,78.95%(15/19)in stages,60%(6/10)in 2 stages,respectively.Conclusions It may be recommended to treat children with floating knee injury with open reduction intenal fixation or external fixation.The best operation time shall be urgent treatment of both femur and tibia fracture.
6.Advances in the studies on cytokine and chemokine gene polymorphisms associated with uveitis
Cheng-Hong, LAN ; Ming-Zhi, ZHANG
International Eye Science 2008;8(12):2373-2375
·Uveitis is an inflammation of any or all parts of the uveal tract including the iris, ciliary body and the choroid. Despite current advances in diagnosis and management, visual loss occurs in 35%-45% of patients with uveitis. The etiopathogenesis of uveitis remains unknown; it may be associated with environmental and immunogenetic factors. Many studies have demonstrated polymorphisms in major histocompatibility complex (MHC) genes may determine involvement in uveitis. Recently polymor-phisms in non-MHC genes, including cytokine and che-mokine genes, have been reported to play important roles in the pathogenesis of uveitis. This article reviewed the advances in the studies on cytokine and chemokine gene polymorphisms associated with uveitis.
7.Automobile Exhaust Pollutants Level at Traffic Crossroads in Taiyuan
Zhi-Hong ZHANG ; Wu-Hong ZHAO ; Jie DONG ; Al ET ;
Journal of Environment and Health 2007;0(12):-
Objective To know automobile exhaust pollution and population exposure to automobile exhaust in Taiyuan,and to provide the basis for controlling automobile exhaust pollution.Methods Two different automobile pollution areas(A and B) were selected as the monitoring sites,the continue sampling was carried out for one week from March to April in 2008.The concentration of PM2.5 was determined by mass method,the inorganic elements in PM2.5 were extracted by Soxhlet method, arsenic and mercury were measured by atomic fluorescent spectrophotometer(AFS),the other metal elements were measured by atomic absorption spectrophotometer.The concentration of NO_x was detected by Saltzman method,the concentration of CO was measured by non-dispersive infrared absorption method.Results At crossroad A,daily average concentration of PM2.5 was 1.604 mg/m~3,which was significantly higher than that at crossroad B(0.64 rag/m~3),P
8.Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in assessing renal cortical and medullary perfusion in acute renal failure in rabbits
Zhi JIANG ; Xiaoling HUANG ; Hong YANG ; Yong ZHANG ; Wenfang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2010;7(1):54-57
Objective To assess the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in evaluation of the renal cortical and medullary perfusion changes before and after acute renal failure (ARF) in rabbits. Methods Rabbit ARF models were established with intramuscular 50% glycerin (12-15 ml/kg) injection into rabbits' thighs. One day before and after ARF models establishment, CEUS was performed on each rabbit. The renal perfusion time-intensity curve (TIC) was analyzed, including parameters like AT (arrival time), TTP (time to peak intensity), A (amplitude of peak intensity), AUC (area under the curve), β (slope rate of TIC) of renal cortex and medulla. Results The value of A and β before model establishment was (17.36±13.73) dB and (5.38±2.08) dB/s, respectively, both was significantly higher than those after glycerin injection ([6.59±4.25] dB and [1.58±1.41] dB/s, respectively) (P<0.05). The value of TTP and AUC before model establishment was (2.46±1.76) s and (329.31±171.70) dBs, both was significantly lower than those after injection ([5.93±4.80] s and [722.28±354.14] dBs, respectively) (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in AT of renal cortex and AT, A, TTP, AUC, β of renal medulla, nor in SCr or BUN. Conclusion CEUS can display the changes of perfusion image of the renal cortex of the ARF earlier than SCr and BUN.
9.Computed tomography-guided 125I seed implantation combined with chemotherapy in treating recurrent ovarian cancer
Ying WANG ; Zhi GUO ; Weihao ZHANG ; Hong NI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2015;(2):87-90
Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of a palliative regimen of computed tomography (CT)-guided 125I seed im-plantation combined with chemotherapy for recurrent ovarian cancer. Methods:A total of 21 patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, who received 125I seed implantation and chemotherapy, were retrospectively analyzed. Out of the 29 lesions detected, 25 lesions were suitable for 125I seed implantation. Treatment planning system (TPS) was implemented preoperatively to determine the number and dis-tribution of 125I seeds. Under CT guidance, 125I seeds were implanted into the recurrent lesions using the TPS. Within 3 d of 125I seed im-plantation, liposomal paclitaxel was administered by intravenous infusion on day 1 and carboplatin by infusion via the feeding artery of tumor on day 2. Chemotherapy was repeated on a 21-day schedule. Efficacy and complications were evaluated during follow-up. Re-sults:After two cycles of chemotherapy, out of the 25 recurrent lesions that underwent 125I seed implantation, four lesions showed com-plete remission, 14 with partial remission, three with stable disease, and four with progression of disease. The objective response rate was 72%, and the pain relief rate was 82.4%. Karnofsky's performance status scores increased dramatically (P=0.019). The median pro-gression-free survival time was 6.8 months, median overall survival time was 14.2 months, and the 1-year survival rate was 42.9%. He-matologic toxicity and gastrointestinal reactions were the primary adverse conditions. No severe radiation complications and treat-ment-related deaths were observed in all patients. Conclusion:CT-guided 125I seed implantation combined with chemotherapy is active and well-tolerated in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. This combined treatment cannot only significantly enhance the objective re-sponse rate, but also leads to remarkable improvement in cancer-related symptoms.
10.Effects of a comprehensive intervention including health education and aerobic exercise on elderly people with overweight and obesity in community
Yuwen ZHANG ; Jianhua WANG ; Xinyue ZHI ; Xinmin LIU ; Hong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2014;8(4):238-242
Objective To evaluate the effects of a comprehensive intervention including regular aerobic exercise and health education on knowledge,attitude,belief,practice (KAP) scores,body mass index (BMI),waist circumferences,blood pressure,serum glucose and lipid levels in middle-aged and elderly people with overweight and obesity.Methods Three resident communities were chosen randomly from Wangdingdi community in Nankai district in Tianjin.Totally 125 overweight people were involved in this study,62 and 63 people were randomly assigned to intervention group and control group respectively.The members of intervention group were asked to participate in aerobic exercise and health education program 3 times per week within 6 months.And control group members received no intervention.Then to evaluate the effects of intervention of regular aerobic exercise and health education by physical examination and questionnaire.Comparison between intervention group and control group was performed using a repeatedmeasures analysis of variance.Results The comprehensive intervention resulted in significant improvement of the KAP scores [13.82 (95%CI:12.42-15.23)] and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [0.22(95% CI:0.17-0.28) mmol/L] and reductions in intervention group in body mass index [-0.47 (95% CI:-0.58-0.36) kg/m2],waist circumference [-4.00 (95% CI:-5.01--2.99) cm],systolic blood pressure [-11.69 (95% CI:-13.84--9.55) mmHg] (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa),fasting plasma glucose [-1.21 (95% CI:-1.55--0.88) mmol/L],triglyceride [-0.06 (95% CI:-0.25-0.13) mmol/L],low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [-0.48 (95% CI:-0.62--0.34) mmol/L].Conclusion Regular aerobic exercise and health education program in community can successfully reduce body mass index,waist circumference and some other risk factors related to overweight and obesity.It is effective to improve awareness,physical fitness,change lifestyle for middle-aged and elderly people in the community.