1.The clinical value of ABCD score combined with diffuse weighing imaging for the estimation of transient ischemic attack advancing to cerebral infarction
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2009;32(1):11-12
Objective To investigate the clinical value of ABCD score combined widl diffuse weighing imaging(DWI)for the estimation of transient ischemic attack(TIA)advancing to cerebral infarction in 7 days.Method The clinical dataincludingABCD score and DWI of 105 cases with TIA were analyzed.Results None of TIA patients with ABCD scores<3 advanced to cerebral infarction.There were 83 cases with ABCD scores≥3,among whom 24 cases(28.9%)advanced to cerebral infarction.The higher ABCD scores,the higher incidence of cerebral infarction(P<0.01).Nine of 42 cases(21-4%)with DWI abnrmal advanced to cerebral infarction,while 2 of 50 cases(4.0%)with normal DWI advanced to cerebml infarction (P<0.05).Conclusion ABCD score is alleffective method for the estimation of TIA advancing to cerebral infarction,and when combined with DWI it is more efficient
2.CT Diagnosis of Broad Ligament Leiomyoma
Linling YU ; Jianchun KONG ; Zhimei PAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 1996;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the CT diagnostic value of broad ligament leiomyoma.Methods CT appearances of 21 cases with broad ligament leiomyoma confirmed by operation and pathology were analyzed retrospectively.Results CT showed that the tumors were pelvic and extrauterine masses in all cases,the tumors were solid in 19 cases and was cystic-solid in one case. The tumors had clear border in 16 cases and unclear border in 3 cases. The density of tumor in 6 cases were homogeneous, which was similar to that of myometrium on precontrast scanning. There was obviously uptake on postcontrast enhancement, as in myometrium. In heterogeneous tumors, low density areas of light flakes or streaks were observed, and the density of tumor solid part was somewhat lower than that of the uterus muscles on postcontrast enhancement. The tumors grew near the uterus. The shape of tumors appeared multitudinous, which was multilobular or irregular in 11 cases, flat round in 4 cases, and round or elliptic in 6 cases. Conclusion CT is a useful tool in diagnosis of the broad ligament leiomyoma.
3.Curcumin attenuates UVB-induced oxidative stress and cell death by activating Nrf2 signaling
Li LIANG ; Linling QUE ; Baoshan CAO ; Mingnan CAO ; Siwang YU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2014;34(8):583-587
Objective To investigate the effects of curcumin on UVB-induced elevation of cellular ROS level and cell death and to explore the involvement of transcription factor Nrf2.Methods Mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) were pretreated with or without curcumin then irradiated with UVB.The cell viability,cellular ROS level and protein levels of Nrf2 and HO1 were determined by MTT assay,DCFH fluorescence and Western blotting,respectively.These measurements were also performed in Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs.Results UVB irradiation elevated cellular ROS level and decreased cell viability of MEFs(t =16.65,15.89,P < 0.05),while the curcumin pretreatment significantly attenuated the deleterious effects of UVB(t =11.88,3.77,P < 0.05).UVB irradiation moderately increased the protein levels of Nrf2 and HO1 and activated JNK and ERK.The curcumin pretreatment led to more remarked elevation of Nrf2 and HO1 proteins,while inhibited UVB-activated JNK and ERK,but it had little effect on p38MAPK.In contrast,Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs showed significantly decrease in Nrf2 and HO1 expressions and were more susceptible to UVB-induced damages.Interestingly,the protective effects of curcumin were also greatly compromised in Nrf2 (-/-) MEFs (t =16.73,-8.23,P < 0.05).Conclusions Curcumin can attenuate UVB-induced oxidative damages in MEFs by activating Nrf2 signaling.
4.Effects of continuous midwifery care services on the natural birth rate and choices of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery for primiparae
Linling YU ; Yun LI ; Yan HE
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(14):113-115
Objective To analyze the continuous midwifery care services on the natural birth rate and choices of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery for primiparae.Methods A total of 504 primiparae were randomly selected in our hospital and were divided into routine group and experimental group, with 252 cases in each group.The routine group underwent routine obstetric examination, while the experimental group received continuous midwifery nursing services.The natural birth rate, choices of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery and Self-rating Anxiety Scale scores were compared between the two groups.Results The SAS score in the experimental group after nursing care was lower, natural birth rate and the choices rate of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery were higher than that of the routine group (P<0.05).Conclusion The continuous midwifery care services can significantly alleviate anxiety of primiparae, enhance the natural birth confidence, and improve the natural birth rate and the choices rate of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery, and enhance improve the delivery outcomes, so it is worthy of clinical promotion.
5.Effects of continuous midwifery care services on the natural birth rate and choices of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery for primiparae
Linling YU ; Yun LI ; Yan HE
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(14):113-115
Objective To analyze the continuous midwifery care services on the natural birth rate and choices of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery for primiparae.Methods A total of 504 primiparae were randomly selected in our hospital and were divided into routine group and experimental group, with 252 cases in each group.The routine group underwent routine obstetric examination, while the experimental group received continuous midwifery nursing services.The natural birth rate, choices of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery and Self-rating Anxiety Scale scores were compared between the two groups.Results The SAS score in the experimental group after nursing care was lower, natural birth rate and the choices rate of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery were higher than that of the routine group (P<0.05).Conclusion The continuous midwifery care services can significantly alleviate anxiety of primiparae, enhance the natural birth confidence, and improve the natural birth rate and the choices rate of non-pharmacological analgesic delivery, and enhance improve the delivery outcomes, so it is worthy of clinical promotion.
6.Awareness and willingness to vaccinate daughters with human papillomavirus vaccines among parents of primary and middle school students
LIANG Hui ; TANG Tingting ; LÜ ; Huakun ; HU Yu ; CHEN Yaping ; PAN Xuejiao ; DING Linling ; HU Xiaosong ; WANG Ying
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;33(9):884-888
Objective :
To investigate the awareness of human papillomavirus ( HPV ) vaccine and willingness to vaccinate daughters among parents of primary and middle school students, so as to provide the reference for the promotion of HPV vaccine in primary and middle school girls.
Methods :
Using multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method, the parents of girls in in Grade Four to Nine from schools in Gongshu District of Hangzhou, Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing and Wuxing District of Huzhou were selected. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect demographic information, HPV vaccine related knowledge and willingness to vaccinate daughters with HPV vaccines. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for the willingness to vaccinate daughters with HPV vaccines among parents.
Results :
Totally 1 500 questionnaires were sent out, and 1 466 were effectively collected, with an effective rate of 97.73%. There were 313 fathers responded, accounting for 21.35%; and 1 153 mothers responded, accounting for 78.65%. The awareness rate of HPV vaccine was 16.81%. The rate of willing to vaccinate daughters with HPV vaccines was 49.86%. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the patients who ever vaccinated daughters with self-paid vaccines ( OR=1.935, 95%CI: 1.473-2.541 ), knew cervical cancer ( OR=1.424, 95%CI: 1.065-1.904 ), knew HPV vaccine dose ( OR=1.672, 95%CI:1.216-2.301 ), knew the best vaccination period ( OR=1.392, 95%CI: 1.032-1.876 ), knew the need of cervical cancer screening even after vaccination ( OR=1.596, 95%CI:1.227-2.075) were more willing to vaccinate daughters with HPV vaccines, while the parents who thought HPV vaccine expensive ( OR=0.154, 95%CI: 0.099-0.240 ) were less willing to vaccinate daughters with HPV vaccines.
Conclusions
The rates of HPV vaccine awareness and willingness to vaccinate daughters are 16.81% and 49.86% among parents of primary and middle school students. Their knowledge of HPV vaccine and the price of the vaccine may affect their willingness to vaccinate daughters.
7.Dose-response relationship of alfentanil inhibiting gag reflex when combined with propofol in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy
Shuangyan HU ; Junfeng HU ; Dehua YU ; Gang YE ; Linling MAO ; Kai QIU ; Junfeng ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2021;41(4):459-461
Objective:To evaluate the dose-response relationship of alfentanil inhibiting gag reflex when combined with propofol in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy.Methods:Patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical statusⅠor Ⅱ, aged ≥60 yr, scheduled for elective painless gastroscopy, were selected. Propofol 1.5 mg/kg combined with alfentanil was given intravenously in all the patients. The dose of alfentanil was determined by the Dixon up-and-down method. The initial dose of alfentanil was set at 5 μg/kg. The dose of alfentanil in the next patient was determined according to the development of gag reflex, and the ratio between the two successive doses was 1.1. The median effective dose (ED 50) and 95% confidence interval of alfentanil-induced inhibition of gag reflex when combined with propofol in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy were calculated using the by up-and-down sequential allocation. Results:The ED 50 (95% confidence interval) of alfentanil-induced inhibition of gag reflex when combined with propofol 1.5 mg/kg was 2.8 (2.4-3.2) μg/kg in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy. Conclusion:When combined with propofol 1.5 mg/kg, the ED 50 of alfentanil inhibiting gag reflex is 2.8 μg/kg in elderly patients undergoing painless gastroscopy.
8.Effects of staged rehabilitation nursing in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Yu QIU ; Chunmiao XING ; Ping YUAN ; Yuming WANG ; Linling ZHANG ; Qingzhong CHEN ; Min GE
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(34):4734-4738
Objective:To explore the effect of staged rehabilitation nursing in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.Methods:From January 2021 to December 2022, convenience sampling was used to select 73 patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in the Department of Hand Surgery at Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University as participants. According to the random number table method, patients were divided into a control group ( n=36) and an observation group ( n=37). Control group received routine rehabilitation nursing, while observation group received staged rehabilitation nursing. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Rating Scale score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Rating Scale score, Constant-Murley Shoulder Scale score, and complications during rehabilitation were compared between two groups of patients before and six months after intervention. Results:Six months after surgery, both groups showed an increase in UCLA scores and ASES scores compared to before the intervention ( P<0.05), and the scores of observation group were higher than those of control group, with statistical differences ( P<0.05). Six months after surgery, the Constant-Murley Shoulder Scale scores for daily life and shoulder range of motion in observation group were higher than those in control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). During the rehabilitation period, the incidence of complications in observation group was lower than that in control group with a statistical difference ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Staged rehabilitation nursing in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair shows significant effects and can effectively promote patient recovery.
9.Activation and clonal expansion of T cells in the synovial fluid and peripheral circulation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Baihua SHEN ; Li WENG ; Jiying ZHANG ; Hong NIE ; Qiwei YU ; Guangjie CHEN ; Linling CHENG ; Jun BAI ; Ninli LI ; Dongqing ZHANG ; Guozhang FENG ; Hao DAI ; Qing XIA ; Dongyi HU ; Rong XU ; Liqing NI
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2003;0(08):-
Objective To explore the difference between T cells in the synovial fluid and peripheral blood in patients with rheumatoid arthritis(RA). Method Samples from 22 patients were studied. The differentiation and activation markers expressed on T cell surface were detected by immunofluorscence using flow cytometer. The specific proliferation of collagen Ⅱ and heat shock protein 70 was analyzed using standard 3H-TdR incorporation method. Restricted V beta usage of these T cell was analyzed by semi-quantitied RT-PCR. Results The majority of the T cell subsets in the synovial fluid were demonstrated to be CD4 and CD8 positive cells in which (40?10)% were CD4 positive and (36?16)% were CD8 T cells respectively. The ratio between CD4 and CD8 was much lower than that found in the PBL of RA patients. The percentage of CD3+/CD25+ T cells was (16?6)%. The specific proliferation of collagen Ⅱ and HSP70 to CD3+/CD25+ T cell was higher than that of CD3+/CD25+ negative T cells. The T cell receptor expressed on the T cells from both peripheral blood and synovial fluid were tested for ?? TCR (70?26)%. However, the T cells in the synovial fluid showed V?14,16 and 17 restriction. Conclusion The data here reported indicates that T cell subsets in the synovial fluid and peripheral blood circulation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis are different. The T cells in the synovial fluid demonstrates more activation and higher reactivation to collagen Ⅱ and HSP70. The TCR of T cells showes V?14,16 and 17 restriction.
10.Clinical characteristics and prognosis factors of 141 severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome cases with high novel Bunya viral load
Linling ZHOU ; Rongjuan JIA ; Chonglin DONG ; Junhua YU ; Yong LIN ; Aina CHANG ; Deyu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2020;38(9):578-583
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome patients with high novel Bunya viral load.Methods:The clinical data of 141 patients with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome whose viral load higher than 1×10 4 copies/mL were retrospectively collected from May 20, 2013 to October 30, 2019 in Weihai Central Hospital. All patients were diagnosed by laboratory tests. According to the prognosis, the cases were divided into survival group and death group. The clinical manifestations, laboratory test results and the influence of viral load on the conditions and the risk factors of prognosis were compared and analyzed. Chi-square test, rank sum test and logistic regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results:There were 76 patients in survival group, with a median age of 64 years. There were 65 patients in death group, with a median age of 71 years. There were significant differences in neurological injury, coma, hemorrhage, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate, and renal injury between the survival group and the death group ( χ2=16.45, 64.06, 11.25, 6.98 and 33.80, respectively, all P<0.01). There were significant differences in activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzymes (CK-MB), lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH), hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (HBDH), creatinine, and platelet count between the survival group and the death group ( Z=6.33, 4.51, 2.93, 4.65, 5.00, 4.93, 5.36 and -4.34, respectively, all P<0.01). The RNA quantification of viral load in 138 cases ranged from 1.06×10 4 to 6.53×10 7 copies/mL, and the remaining three cases were higher than 1.00×10 8 copies/mL. The viral load of the two groups were 4.63(4.32, 5.22) and 5.29(4.92, 6.17) lg copies/mL, respectively ( Z=4.91, P<0.01). The mortalities of patients with viral loads of 1.00×10 4-<1.00×10 5 copies/mL, 1.00×10 5-<1.00×10 6 copies/mL and 1.00×10 6-<1.00×10 7 copies/mL were 29.33%(22/75), 51.28%(20/39), 80.95% (17/21), respectively. Six cases with viral loads higher than 1.00×10 7 copies/mL were dead. Logistic regression analysis showed that when age ≥60 years old, viral load >1.00×10 6 copies/mL, platelet count <30.00×10 9/L, LDH ≥5 000.00 U/L, APTT ≥84.00 s, the risk of death increased significantly. Conclusions:The occurrences of coma, hemorrhage, atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate, renal injury suggest that the patients′ conditions are more serious and the risk of death is higher. Age, viral load, platelet count, LDH and APTT can be used as indicators to assess the risk of death.