1.Study on explicitation in English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms
Lilan DU ; Aijuan LIU ; Zhufen CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(12):1115-1119
English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms was investigated in this paper from the perspective of universal features of translation. Small-sized Chinese and English parallel corpus of TCM pathogenesis terms was built to examine whether English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms bore the features of explicitation. Further study was conducted to investigate expliciatation revealed in different versions. Results showed that explicitation exists in the English translation of this field, consistent with Blum-Kulka’s (1986) Explicitation Hypothesis. At the same time, explicitation in English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms possesses its own characteristics. First, its pattern is different from that of literary works. There are mainly three types of explicitation, i.e. adding words, specifying, and explicitation of analogy/metaphor. Among these types, adding words is the most frequently used. In addition, more cases of explicitness are found in Chinese translators’ versions than those of foreign ones, which might be due to the different translation principles held by different translators. The unique philosophy of TCM is substantially different from that of western medicine, thus its unique way of expression may lead to the phenomenon of explicitation in English translation of TCM pathogenesis terms. The present study provides fresh evidence for the Explicitation Hypothesis.
2.Significance of establishing a corpus of English translation for the TCM health preservation
Chunli LU ; Lilan DU ; Zhufen CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;39(1):63-67
This paper discussed and elucidated the significance of establishing a corpus of English translation for the TCM terms of health preservation. To investigate the necessity and feasibility of corpus, we have explored the domestic and international researchs of the data sources and corpora and translation of TCM terms. We also predicted the prospect of application of this corpus.
3.The diagnostic value of distortion products otoacoustic emissions in pseudo-anacousia
Lilan CHEN ; Shifu ZHANG ; Shenghua HE ; Jiquan TAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2006;0(07):-
0.05).The DPOAE incidence in sensorineural hearing loss group was 18%,compared with normal group and pseudo-anacousia group,the DPOAE incidence were significantly lower(P
4.Investigation into format of bilingual package inserts of Chinese medicine
Aijuan LIU ; Lilan DU ; Xiaoli LI ; Zhufen CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(11):961-966
A data-based quantitative study was conducted by examining 43 bilingual package inserts of Chinese medicine. The results indicated that most inserts were poorly constructed with incomplete formats. Furthermore, there seemed no standardized translationforthe section titles, and some of them were even translated incorrectly. It was suggested that insert translation should follow the “reader-centered principle” which was determined by its communicative purpose. Translators should take full advantage of intertextual reference and construct complete and standard insert formats of Chinese medicine, thus helping readers obtain information more quickly and easily. This paper intends to advance some suggestions concerning the text constructionof bilingual package inserts of Chinese medicineand help enterprises in this line increase their competitiveness in the international market.
5.Analysis of factors affecting the neonatal birth weight
Lilan YI ; Baolin ZHANG ; Qi HAN ; Jiaqi LIU ; Lan CHEN ; Xueqin LIU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(5):438-441
Objectives To investigate factors affecting neonate birth weight. Methods Random cluster sampling method was adopted to investigate the physical development of 5539 single live newborns in Beijing, Harbin, Changsha, and Guang-zhou. Single factor analysis and logistic regression analysis were used to find the factors influencing neonate birth weight. Re-sults Single factor analysis showed that neonatal sex, gestational age, maternal age, maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, gestational weight gain, mother's education and occupation have effects on neonatal birth weight. Risk factors for macrosomia, including male fetus, maternal age≥25 years before pregnancy, maternal pre-pregnancy BMI≥24 kg/m2, gestational weight gain greater than 12.5 kg, and preterm delivery and maternal pre-pregnant BMI<18.5 kg/m2 are the risk factors of low birth weight. Conclu-sions Premature, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, high or low maternal pre-pregnancy BMI are main factors that caused abnormal body mass in neonates.
6.Study on the neonatal conditions in four cities of China in 2012
Lilan YI ; Baolin ZHANG ; Qi HAN ; Jiaqi LIU ; Lan CHEN ; Xueqin LIU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2013;(10):917-920
Objective To understand the birth conditions of newborns in four cities of China and its trend. Methods The physical development data of single live newborns in 4 cities of Beijing, Harbin, Changsha and Guangzhou were investi-gated by random cluster sampling method, and was compared with the national neonatal growth standard developed from the investigation in 15 cities from 1986 to 1987. Results The study investigated a total of 5 539 newborns:1 412 in Beijing, 1 410 in Harbin, 1 274 in Changsha and 1 443 in Guangzhou. Except for the head circumference of male newborns, the weight, height and head circumference of full-term newborns in four cities in 2012 were all more than the national neonatal growth standard of 1986-1987 (P<0.05). Compared with the data obtained from 1986-1987, the sex ratio and the prevalence of macrosomia and premature were higher, but the rates of post-term delivery and low birth weight were lower (P<0.01). Conclusions The new-borns in four cities of China are in good condition during recent 25 years. More attention should be paid to improve the birth sex ratio and to decrease rates of macrosomia and premature.
7.The mediating effect of intelligence between the information processing speed and numerical magni-tude in hearing-impaired children
Lilan CHEN ; Yan WANG ; Shaobei XIAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2019;28(10):925-929
Objective To explore the mediating role of intelligence in the relationship between in-formation processing speed and numerical magnitude processing of hearing-impaired children. Methods A survey was conducted among 249 hearing-impaired children by using tests of Choice Reaction Time,Numero-sity Comparison,and Raven's Progressive Matrices( simplified version). Results (1) The accurate rate of information processing speed(0. 89±0. 18)of hearing-impaired children was positively correlated with that of numerical magnitude processing(0. 65±0. 15)and intelligence(11. 83±10. 34)(r=0. 165,0. 263,both P<0. 01). The reaction time of information processing speed was negatively correlated with those of numerical mag-nitude processing and intelligence(r=-0. 164,-0. 197,both P<0. 05). And there was significant positive correlation between intelligence and numerical magnitude processing (accurate rate and reaction time ) (r=0. 269,0. 140,both P<0. 05). ( 2) The accurate rate of information processing speed significantly predicted that of numerical magnitude processing in hearing-impaired children( β=0. 17,t=2. 64,both P<0. 01). The reaction time of information processing speed significantly predicted that of numerical magnitude processing in hearing-impaired children(β=-0. 16,t=-2. 61,both P<0. 05). And intelligence played a complete medi-ating role in this relationship and the moderating effect were 36. 71% and 31. 25%. Conclusion Information processing speed has indirect effects on numerical magnitude processing through intelligence in hearing-im-paired children.
8.The effect of exposure to low intensity infrasound on the expression of PSA-NCAM in the rat hippocampus
Chen TANG ; Ling LI ; Hua YUAN ; Xiang MU ; Lilan PENG ; Fei ZHANG ; Fangju WANG ; Lianwei ZHAO ; Jinzao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;34(8):561-564
Objective To observe the expression of the polysialic acid neural cell adhesion molecule ( PSA-NCAM) in the hippocampus of rats after exposure to low intensity ( 16 Hz,90 dB) infrasound for different periods.Methods One hundred and twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into infrasound exposure and normal groups.The exposure group was tjem further divided into 1 day,7 days,14 days and 21 days exposure groups.After exposure,the rats' brains were removed and an immunohistochemical technique was used to observe the expression of PSA-NCAM in the hippocampus after 1,7,14 or 21 days of exposure. Methods The expression of PSA-NCAM had increased significantly after exposure for 7 days. It peaked at 14 days,then had decreased by 21 days,but always remaining higher than in the normal group.After the infrasound exposure had ended,the expression of PSA-NCAM demonstrated a tendency of decrease over time,and the least was on the 21st day.The largest decrease was observed in the 14 days exposure groups. Conclusion 16 Hz,90 dB infrasound can increase the expression of PSA-NCAM in the hippocampus,at least in rats.This suggests that low intensity infrasound might initiate recovery of an injured central nervous system.Migration of neural stem cells may aid in the repair of neural injuries resulted from infrasound exposure.
9.Potential categories of problematic mobile phone use and sleep quality in adolescents: the chain mediating role of interpersonal distress and depression
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2023;32(12):1117-1122
Objective:To explore relationships between problematic mobile phone use and interpersonal distress, depression and sleep quality using a combined variable- and person-centered approach.Methods:From December 2021 to January 2022, a total of 851 middle school students were measured by the mobile phone addiction index scale, the college students interpersonal comprehensive diagnostic scale, the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale, and the Chinese version of Pittsburg sleep quality index. Common method bias test, descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis were performed using SPSS 26.0 statistical software, and Mplus 8.8 software was used to construct structural equation models for latent profile analysis.Results:The score of problematic mobile phone use was(47.23±14.50), the score of interpersonal distress was(8.72±5.68), the score of depression was(14.80±10.28), the score of sleep quality was(5.51±2.78). Variable-centered analysis revealed that problematic mobile phone use had a significant direct effect on sleep quality (effect value=0.22, 95% CI=0.11-0.34), accounting for 40.74% of the total effect. The mediating effect of depression was found between problematic mobile phone use and sleep quality (effect value=0.08, 95% CI=0.03-0.14), accounting for 14.81% of the total effect. Interpersonal distress and depression had a chain mediating effect between problematic mobile phone use and sleep quality(effect value=0.22, 95% CI=0.16-0.30), accounting for 40.74%(0.22/0.54) of the total effect. Person-centered analysis revealed that problematic mobile phone use was divided into three potential profiles: mild use group(26.1%), moderate use group(54.7%) and severe use group(19.2%). Depression(moderate use group: effect size=0.05, 95% CI=0.02-0.10; severe use group: effect size=0.07, 95% CI=0.02-0.12) and interpersonal distress-depression(moderate use group: effect size=0.13, 95% CI=0.09-0.18; severe use group: effect size=0.21, 95% CI=0.15-0.28) had a significant relative mediating effect between problematic mobile phone use profiles and sleep quality. Conclusion:Adolescent problematic mobile phone use is heterogeneous, with both variable-centered and person-centered results indicating that depression and interpersonal distress-depression mediated the effects of adolescent problematic mobile phone use on sleep quality.
10.Effect of thoracoscopy combined with puncture-positioned internal fixation of multiple rib fractures accompanied with hemopneumothorax
Qianshun CHEN ; Chen HUANG ; Lilan ZHAO ; Xing LIN ; Xunyu XU ; Li XIE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2020;36(7):614-618
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of thoracoscopy combined with puncture-positioned internal fixation of multiple rib fractures accompanied with hemopneumothorax.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was used to analyze the clinical data of 68 patients with multiple rib fractures accompanied with hemopneumothorax admitted to Fujian Provincial Hospital from September 2016 to December 2018, including 49 males and 19 females, aged 25-86 years [(47.3±7.4)years]. There were 55 patients with unilateral lung contusion and laceration, and rest 13 patients with bilateral lung contusion and laceration. A total of 36 patients were treated by thoracoscopy combined with puncture-positioned internal fixation (thoracoscopy group) and 32 patients by open reduction group (open reduction group). The incision length, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, chest tube drainage time, ICU hospitalization time, total hospitalization time, and complications were recorded. Numeric rating scale (NRS) score was assessed at postoperative 1, 2, 3, 7 days. The MOS 36-item short-form health survey (SF-36) was conducted at the latest follow-up.Results:All patients were followed up for 8-34 months [(18.9±4.3)months]. Thoracoscopy group showed incision length of (4.3±1.3)cm, operation time of (66.3±12.1)minutes, intraoperative blood loss of (86.5±23.4)ml, chest tube drainage time of (5.3±1.1) days, ICU hospital stay of (2.3±0.8)days, total hospital stay of (6.8±1.7)days, and total complication rate of 8%, showing significant differences compared to open reduction group [(11.6±2.2)cm, (105.9±19.4)minutes, (191.4±35.6)ml, (8.1±1.6)days, (4.7± 1.4)days, (10.6±2.1)days, 29%] ( P<0.05 or 0.01). In thoracoscopy group, the NRS scores at day 1, 2, 3, and 7 were respective (6.6±1.2)points, (5.9±1.0)points, (4.4±0.9)points and (2.7±0.7)points, significantly lower than those in open reduction group [(7.3±1.2)points, (7.0±1.1)points, (5.7±1.0)points and (3.9±0.8)points] ( P<0.05 or 0.01). The SF-36 score in thoracoscopy group was (86.4±12.1)points, significantly higher than that in open reduction group [(75.6±11.5)points] ( P<0.01). Conclusions:Compared with open reduction and internal fixation, thoracoscopy combined with puncture-positioned internal fixation for multiple rib fractures has the advantages of smaller surgical incision, shorter operation time, less intraoperative bleeding, shorter chest tube drainage time, shorter ICU hospital stay, shorter total hospital stay, and less postoperative complications. The technique can also reduce the postoperative pain and improve the patients' quality of life.