1.Psychological changes after receiving comprehensive interventional therapy and the effect of psychological intervention on carcinoma patients
Yingxue HUA ; Hua JIANG ; Lichang ZHU ; Huijuan LI ; Dinghua CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2010;17(18):2454-2456
Objective To study the psychological changes and the effect of psychological intervention and to discuss the influence of psychological rehabilitation on carcinoma patients after comprehensive interventional therapy.Methods 100 carcinoma patients were divided into two groups randomly:the psychological intervention group(50 casea) received both psychological intervention therapy and comprehensive intervention therapy;the control group (50 cases) received only comprehensive interventional therapy;Curative effects were assessed with the Symptom Checklist90(SCL-90) ,the Self Rating Depression Scale(SDS) and the Self Rating Anxiety Scale(SAS) for each patient. Results For the psychological intervention group, SCL-90 scores after therapy was significantly lower than that before therapy ( P < 0. 05 ), and were also significantly lower than that ( without anxiety agent) of the control group. The scores of SDS and SAS in post-therapy patients were significantly lower than that of pre-therapy patients in the psychological intervention group. The scores of SDS had no statistical difference between post-therapy patients and pre-therapy patients in the control group. The scores of SAS in post-therapy patients was significantly lower than that of pre-therapy patients in the control group. Both scores of SDS and SAS in the control group were significantly higher than that of the psychological intervention group after therapy. Conclusion Psychological intervention for carcinoma patients after comprehensive interventional therapy played an promotional role in psychological rehabilitation in the community.
2.Application of amplitude integrated electroencephalography in the therapeutic hypothermia of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Huijuan LIU ; Jingying LIU ; Yuanyuan HUA ; Qian MA ; Qixiong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(2):143-145
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is the main reason of causing neonatal death and poor prognosis of the nervous system.The treatment of HIE has gone into the era of therapeutic hypothermia,the early,continuous,specification amplitude integrated electroencephalography(aEEG) monitoring for therapeutic hypothermia to screen appropriate cases,assess early the severity of HIE,provide early nerve protection treatment and evaluate the therapeutic efficiency,early intervention and improve the prognosis of the long-term HIE.This paper review the application of aEEG in the therapeutic hypothermia of HIE.
3.Analysis of Amino Acids and Acylcarnitines in the Blood of Patients First Diagnosed with Uremia Using Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Huijuan ZENG ; Hua XIAO ; Qin YAO ; Yunkai BAI ; Wenxing FAN
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(5):71-74
Objective Analyze the amino acids and acylcarnitines in the blood of patients first diagnosed with uremia using tandem mass spectrometry in order to provide a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Methods 30 patients with uremia were selected as the research objects,while 15 cases of healthy person were served as the control. The values of 11 kinds of amino acids and 2 kinds of acylcarnitines in the two groups were detected using tandem mass spectrometry,and the data were analyzed and compared. Results The levels of alanine(Ala)and tyrosine(Tyr)in uremia group were significantly lower than those in control group(P < 0.05),while the levels of citrulline(Cit),glycine(Gly)and proline(Pro)were significantly higher in uremia group than in control group (P < 0.05). The differences were mainly in non-essential amino acids between the two groups. The levels of free carnitines and total carnitines in uremia group were significantly higher than those in normal group(P < 0.05). Conclusion For the patients first diagnosed with uremia(not treated with replacement therapy),the disturbance of amino acid metabolism mainly in non-essential amino acids were found in their blood,and the carnitine levels were higher than normal levels. The results could provide the basis for clinical nutrition therapy for patients with uremia.
4.Effect of Behavior Training on the Expression of Neural Growth Factor in the Dentate Gyrus in Rats with Left Lateral Hippocampal Infarction
Shan JIANG ; Ling LI ; Hua YUAN ; Huijuan PAN ; Bing WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(3):207-209
ObjectiveTo study the effect of behavior training on the expression of neural growth factor(NGF) in the dentate gyrus(DG) in rats with left lateral hippocampal infarction.Methods102 SD rats were randomized into fore-training,3 d,7 d,14 d,21 d,28 d,35 d,42 d,49 d training groups,fore-immobilization, 3 d、7 d,14 d,21 d,28 d,35 d,42 d,49 d immobilization groups and control group.Behavior training and immobilization were performed at 1st day after the infarction.Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of NGF in the DG at different points of time.ResultsThe expression of NGF is certain in the normal DG of rats.The expression of NGF increased after infarction.However,the expression of NGF had obviously increased in fore-training groups compared with that in fore-immobilization groups.ConclusionBehavior training can accelerate the expression of NGF in the DG of rats with left hippocampal infarction.
5.Efficacy and impact of premedication with eszopiclone on sleep structure of patients with acute insomnia
Zhenyun YIN ; Huijuan WU ; Lin ZHANG ; Hua PENG ; Liuqing HUANG ; Wenzhao WANG ; Zhongxi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2011;44(12):853-856
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of eszopiclone for patients with acute insomnia and the impact of premedication with eszopiclone on sleep structure of patients with acute insomnia.Methods In an open-label,self-control trial was conducted at Changzheng Hospital Sleep Centers,and patients (n =32) with acute insomnia (12 men,20 women; mean age,36.2 years) were administered eszopiclone 3 mg for three consecutive nights.Sleep was monitored via polysomnography.The insomnia severity index (ISI),and mini-mental state examination (MMSE) were used to assess the degree of insomnia and impact of drugs on cognitive function during the day.Results Eszopiclone can shorten sleep latency ( before treatment:(52.92 ± 11.71 ) min,after treatment:(28.2 ± 10.11 ) min; t =-4.376,P <0.01 ),prolong total sleep time(before treatment:(365.22 ±30.13) min,after treatment:(429.18 ±26.93 ) min; t =4.102,P < 0.01 ),decrease wake up times( before treatment:( 5.00 ± 1.92 ) times,after treatment:( 2.73 ± 0.91 )times; t =- 4.592,P < 0.01 ),improve sleep efficiency ( before treatment:72.69% ± 6.32%,after treatment:82.67% ± 4.16% ; t =3.371,P < 0.01 ),reduce awake time ( before treatment:( 88.51 ±17.48) min,after treatment:(65.93 ±21.l0)min; t =-4.592,P <0.01 ),decrease light sleep ( NREM1 period) the percentage of time ( before treatment:12.54% ± 2.10%,after treatment:7.30% ± 2.90% ;t=-3.155,P < 0.01 ),and increase the percentage of slow wave sleep (before treatment:8.03% ±5.37%,after treatment:9.31% ±5.29%; t =4.228,P <0.01).No effect was observed on the percentage of NERM2 period (t =0.731,P >0.05) and REM period (t =-0.813,P >0.05).Eszopiclone can improve the quality of subjective assessment of sleep ( ISI score decreased,t =- 2.551,P < 0.05) and has no significant effect on cognitive function on first the morning after patients taking the medication.Conclusion Eszopiclone can positively regulate the sleep structure in patients with acute insomnia and improve subjective assessment of sleep quality.It is safe and has no significant effect on cognitive function.
6.Logistic regression analysis of multi-mode ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma
Zhenpeng, LENG ; Jingchun, YANG ; Huijuan, MA ; Jia, MA ; Meijie, REN ; Ying, CHANG ; Hua, KANG ; Lianghong, TENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2016;13(12):918-924
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of gray-scale ultrasonography (GSU) combined with contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) and real-time elastography imaging (EI) in solid thyroid nodules.Methods A total of 124 solid nodules were collected from Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University from September 2011 to November 2014, including 49 benign nodules and 75 malignant nodules conifrmed by surgical pathology. The data of multimodal imaging were retrospectively analyzed and compared with the pathological results. The parameters among the groups were compared byχ2 test. Four diagnostic models including the statistically signiifcant independent variables were established accord to different combinations of routine ultrasound examination. The binary Logistic regression equation using the pathological results as the dependent variable Y and the ultrasound features of thyroid nodules as independent variableX was established for calculating the area under the receiver operator curve (ROC) and multiple regression analysis furthermore.Results There were statistically significant differences in aspect ratio, margin condition, echo type, CEUS features, elastic imaging score and elastic strain rate of benign and malignant thyroid nodules(χ2=13.966, 7.106, 24.215, 17.250 and 27.158,P<0.05).The four Logistic regression models were statistically signiifcant (χ2=5.37, 5.37, 8.155, 8.155, allP<0.05). By using modelⅠ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ andⅣ, the diagnostic sensitivity, speciifcity and accuracy of malignant nodules were (73.8%, 75.9%, 79.7%, 83.3%), (67.5%, 70.7%, 85.2%, 86.7%), and (71.8%, 74.2% 81.8%, 84.4%) respectively. The area under the ROC of logistic equation predicted values were (0.778, 0.809, 0.875 and 0.898, allP<0.01). Multivariate categorical analysis showed that aspect ratio, margin condition and the elastic strain rate ratio (χ2=13.73, 7.541 and 11.461, allP<0.05) of thyroid nodules were effective diagnostic indicators. Conclusions Our study indicated that CEUS and EI could be helpful modality for GSU to improve the diagnostic accuracy of thyroid nodules. The combined application of multi mode ultrasound examination has a high diagnostic value.
7.Value of contrast enhanced ultrasound combined with elastography in differential diagnosis of thyroid imaging reporting and data system 4 thyroid nodules
Huijuan, MA ; Jingchun, YANG ; Zhenpeng, LENG ; Jia, MA ; Hua, KANG ; Lianghong, TENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2016;13(12):911-917
Objective To assess the diagnostic value of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS),elastography and their combined use in diagnosing thyroid nodules of thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TI-RADS) 4. Methods From November 2011 to August 2016, 159 TI-RADS 4 nodules diagnosed by conventional ultrasound were prospectively enrolled and examined by CEUS and elastography before surgery. Multivariate logistic regression models were established for CEUS and CEUS combined with elastography to diagnose thyroid malignancy. The diagnostic performances of CEUS, elastography and their combined use were evaluated with the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. The sensitivity,specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and omission diagnostic rate of CEUS, elastography and their combined use were compared by Chi-square test. Results The CEUS features significantly predicting malignancy were heterogeneous enhancement, hypoenhancement, without or incomplete ring-enhancement and later time to peak than the surrounding parenchyma (χ2=24.378, 69.194,29.434 and 7.375, all P < 0.01). Furthermore, the multivariate logistic regression for CEUS combined with elastography showed that heterogeneous enhancement, ring enhancement and elasticity score were the independent predictors of thyroid malignancy. The area under the ROC curve of CEUS combined with elastography was (0.921±0.023) which was higher than that of CEUS and elatography (0.88±0.029 and 0.80±0.038, respectively; both P < 0.05). Moreover, the sensitivity, accuracy and negative predictive value of CEUS combined with elastography were 92.1%, 86.2% and 84.6%, respectively. The omission diagnostic rate of CEUS combined with elastography (7.9%) was reduced. And the diagnostic accuracy of CEUS combined with elastography was significantly higher than that of CEUS and elastography (P < 0.05). While the diagnostic accuracy of CEUS was close to the elastography, the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Conclusion The diagnostic value of CEUS combined with elastography was remarkably significant in the differential diagnosis of TI-RADS 4 nodules.
8.Impact of prior cerebral infarction on in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Yungao WAN ; Dong XU ; Huijuan WANG ; Qi HUA ; Shida HE ; Qiang KONG ; Zhenxing FAN ; Zhi LIU
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2011;50(9):747-749
Objective To investigate the impact of prior cerebral infarction (PCI) on in-hospital mortality in patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI).MethodsA retrospective analysis of documents of a total of 3572 consecutive patients with AMI admitted to Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University from 2002 Jan.1 to 2009 Dec.31 were performed.Results There were 564 patients ( 15.8% )with PCI.Compared with the group of without PC1,the group with PCI were substantially older[(69.4 ±9.9) vs (64.2 ± 12.9)years,P =0.000],and had a higher prevalence of hypertensive disease,diabetes mellitus,prior myocardial infarction (MI) and non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction(NSTEMI)( respectively,71.0% vs 57.3%; 41.0% vs 25.7%,12.9% vs 9.5%; 14.9% vs 10.7%,P < 0.01 ),and a higher in-hospital mortality ( 16.5% vs 10.0%,P= 0.000).Univariate analysis demonstrated that in-hospital mortality associated with age,gender,extensive anterior MI,anterior MI,diabetes mellitus,prior cerebral infarction,prior myocardial infarction,coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention.Logistic regression analysis found that risk factors were age,extensive anterior MI,anterior MI,diabetes mellitus and prior cerebral infarction,and protective factors were coronary angiography and percutanous coronary intervention.PCI was independently associated with in-hospital mortality,OR 1.368,95% CI 1.047-1.787,P = 0.022.Conclusion In patients with acute myocardial infarction,the presence of PCI increases the risk of worse in-hospital outcome.
9.Association between nitrotyrosine and coronary heart disease in type 2 diabetes
Jinying ZHU ; Huijuan ZHANG ; Xiaoyan JIANG ; Hui ZHOU ; Wenfang HUA ; Zhijie LIU ; Fei HAO ; Qiuxia YU
Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(7):676-678
Objective To investigate the association of nitrotyrosine with coronary heart disease (CHD) in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods The nitrotyrosine levels were determined in 109 patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus without CHD (T2DM).One hundred and fifty-two patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus with CHD (T2DM-CHD) and 103 healthy control subjects by ELISA.Results T2DM-CHD patients had significantly increased nitrotyrosine compared with T2DM group and the control group [ ( 78.17±10.68 )nmol/L,(70.50 ± 9.13) nmol/L vs ( 63.23 ± 11.55 ) nmol/L,Ps < 0.01 ].Nitrotyrosine was correlated with total cholesterol,triglyceride,fasting glucose and Gensini Score (r=0.361,P=0.009;r =0.206,P=0.001 ;r=0.347,P=0.026; r=0.466,P < 0.001 ).Multivariable logistic regression showed nitrotyrosine was independently associated with CHD combined with type 2 diabetes mellitus ( OR=1.094,95% CI:1.053-1.137 ; P < 0.01 ).Conclusion Nitrotyrosine plays an important role in the formation and development of cardiovascular disease in tvoe 2 diabetes.
10.Neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency:updated understanding
Jingying LIU ; Jingkun MIAO ; Yuanyuan HUA ; Huijuan LIU ; Qian MA ; Chun LI ; Jialin YU ; Qixiong CHEN
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2016;34(12):949-953,955
Neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency (NICCD) is an autosomal recessive disease caused by SLC25A13 gene mutations, and is characterized by delayed jaundice clearance, liver dysfunction, and elevated aminoacidemia. The confirmed diagnosis depends on gene analysis. Citrin deficiency is one of the important causes of neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis in China. Recently more and more researches about NICCD were reported. The paper summarized the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, and progresses in diagnosis and treatment of NICCD.