1.Effect of weight self-management among reproductive-aged obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Modern Clinical Nursing 2014;(12):19-23
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of weight self-management in reproductive-aged obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS).Methods A total of 56 reproductive-aged obese women with PCOS were divided into two groups with the control group administered medicine to reduce the lipid,blood glucose and metformin and the experiment group managed with weight self-management in addition of the medicine treatment as in the control group.All of them were treated for six months.The number of women with oligomenorrhea,body mass index(BMI),waist-hip ratio(WHR),serum total cholesterol(TC),triglyceride(TG),fasting blood glucose(FBG), fasting insulin(FINS),homeostasis model assessment(HOMA)were measured before and after intervention for comparisons.Result The number of women with oligomenorrhea together with the levels of TC,TG,FBG,FINS and HOMA were significantly reduced in the two groups(allP<0.05),and the number of women with oligomenorrhea and the levels of BMI,TC and HOMA were decreased more than those in the control group(allP<0.05).Conclusion The weight self-management on the basis of drug therapy for reproductive-aged obese women with PCOS can significantly reduce the levels of BMI,WHR,TC,TG,FBG,FINS and HOMA,enhance the effect of drug therapy, reduce the incidence of oligomenorrhea and improve the metabolic disorders.
2.The advance of bioceramics for bone tissue engineering scaffold material
Rui ZHONG ; Kai QIU ; Changxiu WAN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(04):-
Bioceramics, because of their advantages such as biocompatibility and osteoconduction, have been widely used for bone repairing and bone substitute as bone tissue engineering materials. This study primarily compares the characteristics and the application range of some kinds of bioactive ceramics and biodegradable ceramics, and introduces their latest development in degradability and strength et al. Among these materials, calcium polyphosphate is a new material as bone tissue engineering scaffold. With a controllable degradation rate and the required strength, it has been paid much attention.
3.Relationship between life meaning and life satisfaction among university students
Kai ZHANG ; Shoubao WU ; Jianping ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(4):367-369
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between life meaning and life satisfaction among university students.MethodsTotally 473 university students were investigated with The Purpose In Life Test and Life Satisfaction Scale.Results ( 1 ) The scores of life satisfaction and positive affection in highcr levels of life meaning were significantly higher than those in the lower levels of life meaning( (4.53 ± 1.04)vs(3.38 ± 0.98 ),(2.89 ±0.88)vs(2.04 ± 1.07) ) among the university students(F=27.806,P<0.01 ; F=13.635,P< 0.01 ),however the higher levels of life meaning were significantly lower than the lower levels of life meaning ( ( 1.09 ± 1.12 ) vs ( 2.45 ± 1.41 ) ) in negative affection (F =21.513,P < 0.01 ).( 2 ) The students' life satisfaction was negatively correlated with escape( r=-0.336,P<0.01 ).The others factors of life meaning were positively correlated with life satisfaction ( r =0.285 ~ 0.380,P < 0.01 ).The negative affection was negatively correlated with life meaning( r =-0.121 ~ -0.335,P < 0.05 ).(3)The escape had significantly negative prediction on life satisfaction and positive affection ( β =-0.133 ~ -0.179,P < 0.05 ).The life of goals and the life of passion had significantly positive prediction on life satisfaction and positive affection ( β =0.170 ~ 0.206,P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Life meaning of the university students is closely related to life satisfaction,the higher levels of life meaning can upgrade individual life satisfaction.
4.Tenascin(TN) expressions and its effect in salivary gland tumor
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2000;0(06):-
Objective:To detect tenascin(TN) expressions and its effect in salivary gland tumor. Methods:The expressions of TN was examined in 8 chronic inflammations of salivary glands, 50 benign adenomas and 57 malign adenomas by Envision immunohistochemical technique. Results:Expression level of TN in the malign adenomas was higher than that in benign adenoma and chronic sialadenitis; higher in low differentiation than that in high differentiation and higher in lymphatic metastasis groups than that without lymphatic metastasis groups. No obviously difference was found between soakage inside the blood vessel and nerves and without soakage. Conclusion: TN might regulate cell attachment of epithelial cells in adenomas, and involve in adenomas' histogenesis and development.
5.Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Lateral Position:Report of 48 Cases
Ming ZHONG ; Shunli TANG ; Kai LI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(11):-
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy(MPCNL)in the lateral position.Methods A total of 48 patients with staghorn(12 cases,2.2 to 5.8 cm in diameter)or multiple renal calculi(31)or upper ureteral stones(5)were treated with MPCNL in our hospital between July 2004 to October 2007.The patients were placed in a lateral position with the head 10? lower and the feet 20? lower.The puncture was made under the guidance of X-ray or ultrasonography,and then Holmium laser or EMS lithotripter was used for stone fragmentation.The stone debris was removed by irrigation.Results The procedure was completed in all of the 48 patients except one,who was converted to a supine position because of the difficulty in puncture.Among the 47 cases,41 were cured with the first operation,the other 6 received catheterization in the first procedure,and then underwent calculi removal in a second-stage operation.None of the patients were converted to open surgery.The mean operation time in this series was(137.5?39.6)min.The one-stage cure rate in our patients was 82.9%(34/41).None of the cases had massive blood loss,or injuries to the pleura and other organs.Follow-up was available in 21 cases for 1 to 3 months.During the period,among the 17 patients who had hydronephrosis,11 were cured and 6 were improved;and among the 4 who had residual stones,1 received ESWL in 1 months after the first operation and was cured afterwards;the other 3 were treated by traditional Chinese medicine,2 of them were cured.Conclusions The MPCNL performed on the patients in the lateral position is an effective alternative for renal calculi,and favorable to intra-operative anesthesia monitor.
6.Role of JAK/STAT pathway in cardioprotection of remote ischemic preconditioning
Min ZHONG ; Haiyan WANG ; Kai YANG ; Jianbin XIAO
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2015;(13):2090-2092
Objective To investigate the effect of remote ischemic preconditioning on myocardial infarction and the involved protective mechanisms. Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups: ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) group, rote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) group, remote ischemic preconditioning + ischemia-reperfusion (RIPC+I/R) group, and RIPC+AG490+I/R group. The blood samples and myocardial specimens were collected and prepared for tests. The related enzymes were detected and the size of myocardial infarction was measured. The cardiac cells were determined by electron microscopy and light microscopy. Results The size of myocardial infarct and myocardial enzymes were significantly reduced in RIPC+I/R group compared to those in I/R group (P < 0.05). The size of myocardial infarction and myocardial enzymes were significantly increased in AG490 group compared to those in RIPC+I/R group (P < 0.05), but were significantly reduced in AG490 group compared to those in I/R group (P < 0.05). Conclusions Remote ischemic preconditioning may be effective in cardioprotection. The JAK/STAT pathway is involved in the cardioprotection of remote ischemic preconditioning.
7.Study of faux pas recognition and belief understanding in early-onset schizophrenia
Hui ZHONG ; Kai WANG ; Chunyan ZHU ; Ping FANG ; Nana SUN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2015;24(6):501-504
Objective To explore the cognitive function of the theory of mind(TOM) in early-onset schizophrenia from faux pas recognition and belief understanding dimensions.Methods 41 early-onset schizophrenias (EOS) and 40 normal adolescents were interviewed by the Chinese version of faux pas recognition task and theory of mind picture-sequencing task(ToM-PST),then early-onset schizophrenias cognitive features were analyzed.Results ①In faux pas recognition task,compared with healthy subjects,EOS showed significantly less total scores (16.11±6.34 vs 20.86±7.79,P<0.05)and subscores of understanding faux pas questions (9.88±4.11 vs 13.27± 6.07,P<0.05).In faux pas recognition scores(6.72±2.60vs 7.58±2.20) and control questions(9.83±0.44vs 9.97± 0.16) had no statistically significant difference (P>0.05).②In ToM-PST task,early-onset schizophrenic patients also had significantly less total score(17.29±3.38 vs 21.48± 1.73,P<0.01),subscores of understanding first order belief,first order error belief,second order belief,second order error belief,third order error belief,sense of reality,reciprocity,fraud,detecting fraud compared to normal controls had significant difference (all P< 0.05 or 0.01).③ The correlation between clinical course time and PANSS score and its subscores of the theory of mind picture-sequencing and faux pas task was non-significant(P>0.05)except the subscores of understanding the first order belief (P<0.01).Conclusion The theory of mind is apparent damage in early onset schizophrenia and non-significant correlation is found with psychiatric symptoms.
8.Logistic regression analysis of risk factors in subclavian venous catheter-related infections of 357 patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock
Kai ZHOU ; Jitao LIU ; Li HU ; Wu ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2015;22(3):288-290
Objective To analyze the risk factors of subclavian venous catheter-related infections in patients with traumatic hemorrhagic shock (THS) and provide a basis for prevention and control of the infection. Methods A retrospective study was conducted. 357 patients with THS and indwelling of subclavian vein catheter admitted in the Department of Emergency of Affiliated Hospital of Sichuan Provincial Luzhou Medical College were enrolled, and according to the infection state, they were divided into infection group (56 cases) and non-infection group (301 cases). The patients' data of gender, age, history of underlying disease, catheter position, catheter indwelling time, time staying in hospital, situation of antimicrobial drug used, application of tracheotomy or not, white blood cell count (WBC) levels, etc were collected for univariate analysis. The resulting indexes with statistical significance were applied for carrying out the multivariate logistic regression analysis, and then the independent risk factors involved in the development of subclavian venous catheter-related infections in the shock patients could be screened out.Results In 357 patients with THS, 56 were infected (15.7%). Univariate analysis showed: age ≥ 60 years (χ2 = 19.839,P < 0.001), with diabetes mellitus in past history (χ2 = 6.252,P = 0.012), catheter indwelling time ≥ 7 days (χ2 = 19.261,P < 0.001), time staying in hospital ≥ 7 days (χ2 = 4.315,P = 0.038), time for use of antimicrobial drug≥ 7 days (χ2 = 16.161,P < 0.001), tracheotomy (χ2 = 40.969,P < 0.001), WBC < 4×109/L (χ2 = 39.451,P < 0.001) and the disease severity grade 4 - 5 (χ2 = 8.345,P = 0.004) were the risk factors of subclavian venous catheter-related infections in patients with THS. Multivariate analysis showed: catheter indwelling time ≥ 7 day [odds ratio (OR) = 16.713, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 3.651 - 76.624), tracheotomy (OR = 6.861, 95%CI 2.377 - 18.246), WBC < 4×109/L (OR = 4.903, 95%CI 1.887 - 12.643) were the independent risk factors of subclavian venous catheter-related infections in THS patients.Conclusion The strict implementation of aseptic catheterization, shortening the time of catheter indwelling as much as possible and the rational use of antibiotics can effectively reduce and prevent the incidence of venous catheter-related infection in THS patients.
9.Laparotomy and Cool-tip radiofrequency ablation for large liver tumors: short-term results
Wuyuan ZHOU ; Lei LI ; Jingtao ZHONG ; Kai CUI ; Xuetao SHI
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2013;19(9):677-680
Objective To study the results of laparotomy and Cool-tip radiofrequency ablation to treat large liver tumors.Methods Laparotomy and Cool-tip radiofrequency ablation were carried out on 64 patients with large hepatic cancer.To destroy the tumor completely,for tumors of 3.0~4.0 cm in diameter,7 ablations were required; for 4.0~5.0 cm in diameter 15 ablations; for 5.0~6.0 cm in diameter 19 ablations; for 6.0~7.0 cm in diameter 40 ablations.Result The complete necrosis rate of laparotomy and radiofrequency ablation was 93.75% (60/64).The short-term results were good.Conclusions Laparotomy and Cool-tip multipoint overlapping radiofrequency ablation for large liver tumors (tumor diameter>3 cm) could result in a high complete necrosis rate and a low complication rate.It is a good radical treatment for unresectable and large liver cancer.
10.Optimization of diagnosis indicator selection and inspection plan by 3.0T MRI in breast cancer
Zhongbiao JIANG ; Yunhua WANG ; Zhong HE ; Lejun ZHANG ; Kai ZHENG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2013;38(8):830-837
Objective:To optimize 3.0T MRI diagnosis indicator in breast cancer and to select the best MRI scan program.
Methods:Totally 45 patients with breast cancers were collected, and another 35 patients with benign breast tumor served as the control group. All patients underwent 3.0T MRI, including T1-weighted imaging (T1WI), fat suppression of the T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) and dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) sequence. With operation pathology results as the gold standard in the diagnosis of breast diseases, the pathological results of benign and malignant served as dependent variables, and the diagnostic indicators of MRI were taken as independent variables. We put all the indicators of MRI examination under Logistic regression analysis, established the Logistic model, and optimized the diagnosis indicators of MRI examination to further improve MRI scan of breast cancer.
Results:By Logistic regression analysis, some indicators were selected in the equation, including the edge feature of the tumor, the time-signal intensity curve (TIC) type and the apparent diffusion coeffcient (ADC) value when b=500 s/mm2. hTe regression equation was Logit (P)=-21.936+20.478X6+3.267X7+21.488X3.
Conclusion:Valuable indicators in the diagnosis of breast cancer are the edge feature of the tumor, the TIC type and the ADC value when b=500 s/mm2. Combining conventional MRI scan, DWI and dynamic enhanced MRI is a better examination program, while MRS is the complementary program when diagnosis is diffcult.