1.Cognitive function and plasma somatostatin level in patients with leukoaraiosis
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1995;0(04):-
Objective To explore the relationship between the cognitive function and plasma somatostatin(SS) level in the patients with leukoaraiosis(LA).Methods According to the clinical findings and CT imaging,the subjects were divided into three groups:26 patients with LA and dementia, 47 patients with LA but without dementia, and the normal controls for 38 cases. The three groups were determined by means of Hasegawa's Dementia Scale(HDS)and SS levels in plasma.Results As compared with the control group,HDS score and plasma SS level in patients with LA (including dementia group and non dementia group) decreased remarkable(P0.05).Conclusion LA might be the cause of cognitive impairment,the concentrations of plasma SS had declined before dementia did not occur,the cognitive impairment in patients with LA might relate to the decrease of SS levels in the body.
2.The neurophysiological features of shoulder-hand syndrome after stroke
Jing ZHANG ; Xing-Wu CHEN ; Jing LI ; Jing-Ping OUYANG ;
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2003;0(07):-
Objective T_O analyze the electrophysiological features of shoulder-hand syndrome(SHS)fol- lowing stroke and investigate the relationships between peripheral nerve damage and the factors causing SHS.Meth- ods Fifty-eight stroke patients were divided into an SHS group(39 patients with shoulder-hand syndrome)and a model group(19 patients without shoulder-hand syndrome).Standard sensory and motor nerve conduction studies were performed with 58 of the patients,including sensory nerve conduction velocity(SCV),amplitude of the sensory nerve action potential(SNAP),distal motor latency(DMI)and the amplitude of the compound muscle action poten- tial(CMAP)of the median nerve.A needle electromyogram(EMG)test was performed on the abductor pollicis of the affected side with both groups.Results The needle EMG showed abnormal insertion potential,fibrillation po- tential and positive sharp waves in all 39 cases of the SHS group,which was significantly higher than in the model group.The amplitude of the sensory nerve action potential(7.77?4.34 mV)and the amplitude of the compound muscle action potential(10.13?3.15 mV)were significantly lower than those of the model group.Abnormal ampli- tude was more severe in sensory nerves than in motor nerves.Conclusion Peripheral nerve damage was found in the shoulder-hand syndrome patients,and this damage was mainly the dystrophy of axonal neuropathy.The damage severity was more in sensory nerves than in motor nerves.The study could offer an useful clue of prevention and treat- ment of shoulder-hand syndrome.
3.Study on relationship between hyperlipidemia syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine and its correlation medical test index
Wenxin DONG ; Jing LI ; Ping ZHANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;35(11):961-964
Objective To investigate the relationship between TCM syndrome of hyperlipidemia and indexes such as age,sex,BMI,TC,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C,ApoA,ApoB,the vascular media,coagulation and inflammatory indices.Methods 200 patients of hyperlipidemia recruited from the cadre ward in hospital were made TCM syndrome differentiation according to Guiding principles for the clinical study of Chinese Medicines.SPSS16.0 statistical software were adopted for analyzing the relation between TCM syndrome and indexes such as age,sex,BMI,TC,TG,LDL-C,HDL-C,ApoA,ApoB,the vascular media,coagulation and inflammatory indices.Results ①)There are no differences TCM syndrome and the indexes of age,sex,TC,TG,HDL-C,LDL-C,VLDL-C,lipoproteins,the vascular media,coagulation and inflammatory indices.②Compared with the liver kidney yin deficiency syndrome group,apolipoprotein A was higher in the groups of qi stagnation and blood stasis,phlegm stagnation syndrome,and hyperactivity of Yang due to yin deficiency syndrome,the difference was statistically significant; while APOB showed no difference among the groups.Conclusion TCM syndrome of hyperlipidemia had no relation to indexes of age,sex,body mass index,blood lipid,and blood coagulation.The study found a correlation between hyperlipidemia and phlegm and Qi deficiency,which can provide a theoretical basis for syndrome differentiation of TCM.
4.Studies on the criteria of two-way referral between hospital and community health-care service centerfor patients with cerebral hemorrhage: an analysis of 91 cases
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;11(1):62-64
This study aimed to study the criteria of two-way referral between tertiary-care hospital and communityhealth-care service center for patients with cerebralhemorrhage and a protocol of implementation to promote its treatment and rehabilitation.The criteria of two-way referral between tertiarycare hospital and community health-care service center for patients with cerebral hemorrhage after surgical operation were formulated on a trial basis with mutual consultation by the department of neurosurgery,Shenzhou hospital affiliated to Shenyang Medical College and Hunhewan Community Health-Care Service Center,Heping district,Shenyang. Totally,91 patients of cerebral hemorrhage admitted to the hospital during October 2007 to September 2010 were recruited for the study,46 in the intervention group with two-way referral and 45 in the control group by self-referral determined by their family members.All the patients of the two groups were followed-up for three years.During the follow-up in the intervention group,40 of 46 (95%) patients could comply with taking medication ordered by physicians,ability of daily living remarkably improved by Barthel index in 21 (50%),physical function recovered well in 33 (79%),34 (81%) could insist in self-monitoring and 32 (76%) could visit physicians for regular consultation,all these being significantly better than those in the control group (64%,31%,28%,25% and 25%,respectively) (P <0.01 ).Medical and rehabilitative cost for patients with cerebral hemorrhage accounted for 575 RMB yuan per month in intervention group,as compared to 2246 RMB yuan for those in control group.Two-way referral for patients with cerebral hemorrhage can reduce their medical cost and promote their better rehabilitation.
5.Effects of aqueous joint extracts during CIA development on the HUVEC proliferation and expression of VEGF
Jing LU ; Ping HOU ; Ning ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1985;0(06):-
Objective:To investigate the effects of extracts of aqueous joint during CIA development on the HUVEC proliferation in vitro and expression of VEGF Methods: 3H TaR incorporation was used to estimate the HUVEC proliferation by extracts of aqueous joint and VEGF, and was used cultured in an absolutely serum free medium Results:Extracts of aqueqous joint during CIA development stimulated proliferation of HUVEC and this proliferation was inhibited by the anti VEGF neutralizing antibody Conclusion:The expression of VEGF in the extracts of the aqueous joint during an early stage of CIA development increased and expressed biologically active
6.The role of autophagy in hepatic fibrosis.
Jing ZHANG ; Jian PING ; Lieming XU
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2014;22(9):708-710
7.Oral-appliance for erectile dysfunction induced by obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
Tao ZHANG ; Jing LI ; Ping YANG
National Journal of Andrology 2014;20(6):510-513
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of the oral-appliance in the treatment of ED induced by obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS).
METHODSThis study included 40 cases of OSAHS-induced ED. Based on the apnea-hyponea index (AHI) and lowest SaO2, we divided the patients into groups A (AHI < or = 30/h and lowest SaO2 > or = 80%) and B (AHI > 30/h and lowest SaO2 < 80%), and treated them with the oral-appliance for 3 months, followed by evaluation of the therapeutic effect using polysomnography, IIEF-5 questionnaire and Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP) diaries.
RESULTSThirty-seven of the patients accomplished the treatment, 16 in group A and 21 in group B. Compared with the baseline, the AHI was significantly decreased in both groups A (21.4 +/- 7.3 vs 14.2 +/- 6.6, P < 0.05) and B (51.4 +/- 9.5 vs 29.7 +/- 8.1, P < 0.05) after treatment, the IIEF-5 scores increased, even more remarkably in B than in A (3.36 +/- 2.48 vs 1.12 +/- 1.27, P < 0.05). The positive rates of SEP2 and SEP3 were markedly lower in A than in B (37.5% vs 76.2% and 25.0% vs 61.9%, P < 0.05).
CONCLUSIONThe oral-appliance can improve the erectile function of OSAHS-induced ED patients, particularly for those with severe OSAHS.
Adult ; Aged ; Erectile Dysfunction ; complications ; therapy ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Orthodontic Appliances ; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive ; complications ; therapy ; Treatment Outcome
8.Characteristics of glucose tolerance in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and high blood pressure
Xuemei BAI ; Ping LIANG ; Jing ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(6):914-915
Objective To investigate glucose metabolism , insulin secretion and serum lipid in patients of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with hypertension. Methods A total of 100 subjects including NAFLD with hypertension (n = 50) and NAFLD without hypertension (n = 50), in our hospital during Jul. 2010 to Jul. 2012, were enrolled in this study. Records the following information of the two groups: The clinical data , oral glucose tolerance and insulin releasing test , serum lipid , serum uric acid and ALT were recorded. Results Compared with the NAFLD without hypertension group, impaired glucose regulation was significantly increased in patients in the NAFLD with hypertension group(P < 0.05).The insulin releasing was significantly increased at 30 min and was increased at 180 min in patients in the NAFLD with hypertension group (P < 0.05).The insulin releasing during 30 min to 120 min was descend gradually in patients in the NAFLD with hypertension group,with no significant difference between these two groups. TG was markedly elevated in patients in the NAFLD with hypertension group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Prevalence of impaired glucose regulation was elevated obviously in NAFLD with hypertension group,and early-phase insulin secretion were reduced and delayed.
9.MRI Features of Neuropsychiatric Abnormalities in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chengzhou ZHANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Huiming YI ; Wei LI ; Ping WANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2010;26(4):466-469
Objective To evaluate the MRI features of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in systemic lupus erythematosus(NPSLE).Methods Brain MRI images of 21 cases with NPSLE confirmed by clinic were analyzed retrospectively.ADC values of the lesions and normal brain tissue were measured.Results Brain abnormal MRI findings in 20/21 cases were found(95%)including:(1)High signal intensity on DWI in 14 cases,11 were diffuse lesions,3 were focal lesions,4 of 14 combined with brain atrophy.The lesions mostly localized in white matter.The ADC values of the lesions in gray matter were decreased(t=2.513,P=0.019),while the ADC values of the lesions in white matter were increased(t=2.877,P=0.007).(2)2 cases only showed brain atrophy.(3)Leukoaraiosis presented in 2 cases.(4)Encephalomalacie presented in 2 cases,1 accompanied with brain atrophy.(5)No enhancement(3/5)and little patchy enhancement(2/5)were observed at contrast MRI study.Conclusion MRI plays an important role in displaying cerebral lesions and the location of it,progression and succession of NPSLE.
10.The utility of Kinect motion sensing technology in the rehabilitation of shoulder joint dysfunction caused by fracture of the humerus
Hongyan WU ; Ping XU ; Hanqing ZHANG ; Liping ZHANG ; Jing YANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2017;39(3):207-210
Objective To explore the utility of Kinect motion sensing technology in the rehabilitation of shoulder joint dysfunction caused by surgical neck fracture of the humerus.Methods Fifty-one patients with shoulder joint dysfunction caused by surgical neck fracture of the humerus were randomly divided into a Kinect group (26 cases) and a control group (25 cases).Both groups were given routine joint mobilization and rehabilitation training,while the Kinect group additionally spent time on a computer with Kinect software in activities such as picking peaches,playing golf,climbing ladders,throwing balls and with a game called open sesame.Before and after 4 weeks of treatment,both groups were assessed for pain,ability in the activities of daily living (ADL),and range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder joint using the Constant-Murley shoulder functional rating score scale (CMS) and a muscle test scale.Results After the treatment,significant improvement in all of the measurements was observed in the Kinect group,and in all except the average ROM in the control group.The average pain,ADL,ROM and muscular strength of the Kinect group were then all significantly better compared to the control group.After the treatment,the average total CMS score of the Kinect group was also significantly better.Among all the patients in the Kinect group,88.46% had good or excellent treatment effect.Conclusion Kinect-based motion sensing technology can significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for such patients.