1.The current status and influencing factors of falls self-efficacy among the stroke elderly patients
Ying LI ; Yun CHENG ; Lirong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(23):12-16
Objective To investigate the current status and influencing factors of falls self-efficacy among the stroke elderly patients.Methods Totally 170 elderly stroke patients were investigated using the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES),and they were tested with Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Time Up and Go Test (TUGT).Results The average score of falls self-efficacy was 108.There were 50.6% elderly stroke patients assigned to the group with low falls self-efficacy.Multiple Logistic regression analysis indicated that impairments of balance and mobility,severe stroke-related disability were the independent influencing factors associated with FOF,which could explain 52.0% of variations.Conclusions Low falls self-efficacy among the stroke elderly patients is a common complaint,nurses and physicians should focus on this problem,interventions combining exercise and education of accidental falls should be taken to improve falls self-efficacy of elderly stroke patients,and prevent falls finally.
2.Clinical application of the evidence-based clinical nursing guideline for nasogastric tube feeding
Chenlu LI ; Yun CHENG ; Lirong ZHAO ; Ying ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(8):905-910
Objective To explore the effectiveness,feasibility and suitability of the guideline for nasogastric tube feeding in adult patients.Methods Based on the Ottawa Model of Research Use as framework,we screened relevant evidence from guidelines,and developed new nasogastric tube feeding nursing procedure.Nursing knowledge,the rate of compliance to new procedure and the incidence of complications of nasogastric tube feeding were used to evaluate the clinical effects of the guideline.Results Nurses' knowledge increased significantly(P<0.05).Nurses had a high degree of implementation of the new procedure,with the rate of over 85%.Compared with the control group,the rate of complications of nasogastric tube feeing in the experimental group was lower than that in the control group.Especially,the rates of reflux and aspiration were significantly lower(P<0.05).Both rates of tube shedding and skin damage in the intervention group were decreased significantly(P<0.05).Conclusion The nasal feeding nursing guideline in our clinical scenarios has its effectiveness,feasibility and suitability.
3.CT manifestation of schistosoma haematobium cystitis
Yujun WANG ; Lirong HU ; Yougen CHENG ; Guoqun MAO ; Guangzhao YANG ; Camara MODYA ; Traore MOHAMED
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2014;48(2):132-134
Objective To analyze CT manifestation of Schistosoma haematobium cystitis.Methods Retrospective analysis 32 patients,who were tested for Schistosoma haematobium cystitis using the urine filtration method.CT scan was performed for each patient with contrast enhancement.Results The vast majority of urinary tract schistomiasis lesions were in the urinary bladder.Calcification of the bladder wall was observed in all patients and mild enhancement in non calcified zone was found after intravenous contrast.Except for 5 patients of bladder cancer,the rest were no abnormality in size of bladder when bladder was filling or emptying.Ureteral wall annular calcification could also be identified in 25 patients.Twenty two patients were companied with ureteric hydronephrosis.Seminal vesicle calcification was seen in 4 patients among 11 male patients,while both uterine and ovarian in female and prostate in men had non calcification.Serious illness can be combined with bladder cancer.In 5 patients of patients with bladder cancer,bladder showed irregular soft tissue mass which was enhanced moderately after post-contrast scan,with vesical calcification in mass medially.Conclusion Bladder calcification is the most prominent CT feature of Schistosoma haematobium cystitis,which is useful in diagnosis the disease.
4.Preliminary study of high-dose CT radiation injury on liver in rabbit models
Risheng YU ; Lirong CHEN ; Weimin ZHANG ; Wenhong DING ; Jianming HUA ; Lifen CHENG ; Jianzhong SUN ;
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2006;0(10):-
Objective To investigate acute CT radiation injury on rabbit liver after the whole body CT scans with high-dose abdominal CT scan model.Methods The forty-six New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned into 3 groups.High-dose CT scanning groups included one-off CT scanning group(group 1)and repeated CT scanning group (group 2)with high-dose abdominal CT scan modes,and 18 rabbits in each group.The other two groups were routine-dose CT scanning group(n=5)and control group(n=5).Rats in both group 1 and 2 were divided into 6 subgroups(n= 3).Four to twenty-four times of continuous or discontinuous CT scans with 240 mAs and 140 Kv were performed on every rabbit.The liver samples of every animal were eoUected at 48 h or 24 h after CT scans and pathological examination and immunohistochemistry assay of Cpp32 and Bax expression were performed.Results(1)Light microscope showed①in group 1,slight hepatic injury occurred at 6 times of continuous CT scanning;after 6~18 times of continuous CT scanning,hepatocytes were slight swelling at first,followed by hydropic or fatty degeneration,constriction or emphraxis of hepatic sinuses,puncture necrosis of hepatocytes,and local hepatic hemorrhage;②in group 2:slight hepatic injury occurred at 8 times of CT scanning,and after 8~24 times of CT scanning,hepatocytes were slight or mild swelling at first,followed by moderate or diffuse swelling,hydropic degeneration,and dispersed karyopyknosis of hepatocytes near central vein.(2)Immunohistochemistry assay showed:①in group 1,positive expressions of the apoptosis-inducing protein Bax and Cpp32 were observed in part of liver samples,the expressions of Bax and Cpp32 were correlated with CT radiation dose;②in group 2,positive expressions of the apoptosis-inducing protein Bax and Cpp32 were found in every subgroup,but the expression was not correlated with CT scan times.(3)The hepatic tissues of routine-dose CT scanning group were normal under the light microscope and immunohistochemistry assay.Conclusion Routine-dose CT scanning on liver is very safe,but high-dose CT scanning with non-routine scan times may cause acute pathological hepatic injury and hepatocyte apoptosis.
5.Anatomical study and clinical application for the vascular axis fasciocutaneous flap with sural nerve preserved
Xiaohua LI ; Shi CHEN ; Jun LI ; Ping WANG ; Cheng ZHU ; Lirong ZHOU ; Changqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2008;31(6):401-404,illust 1
Objective To explore the feasibility, method and indications of distally-based vascular fasciocutaneons island flap with sural nerve preserved for improving the sensory absence of lateral foot after traditional surgical procedures. Methods Sixteen lower limbs of 8 cadavers, 8 fresh limbs were infuse dthe red and blue latexes via femoral artery and vein. After 48 hours, anatomical study of the sural nerves and lesser saphenons veins with their axial arteries was performed. Clinically, 12 cases of the skin defects of foot and anterior tibias were repaired by vascular fascioeutanoons island flap, in which the aural nerves were dissociated and preserved from the flaps. Results There was a respective axial artery accompanying the sural nerve and the lesser saphonous vein. The distances between axial artery and nerve and vein were uncertain, range from 1-8 mm. Furthermore, the 2 axial arteries are communicated each other. The furthest perforators of sural artery were 12-32 nun from the top of lateral ankle, the average was 22 mm. The diameters of the perforator were 1.0-1.5 mm, the average were 1.2 mm. The sural nerves of all 12 cases were preserved in surgery. The skin sensation of the innervation of sural nerve was S3+- S4 in 4 cases, and S2+ - S3 in 4 cases. The sensation of lateral ankle area was So in 2 cases, and the lateral foot area was S1 in another 2 cases. After 6-24 months (mean 14 months) follow-up, 4 cases of S2-S3 recovered to normal in 5-30 d after surgery. Conclusion There is a positive value of preserving sural nerve for the foot sensation. The repective axial arteries accompanying the sural nerve and the lesser saphenons vein are the anatomic bases of preserving nerve. Be cantion of injuring the accompanying artery while surgery.
6.The values of serunl human epididymis secretory protein 4 and CA125 assay in the diagnosis of ovarian malignancy
Li DONG ; Xiaohong CHANG ; Xue YE ; Lirong ZHU ; Yang ZHAO ; Li TIAN ; Hongyan CHENG ; Xiaoping LI ; Hong ZHANG ; Qinping LIAO ; Tianyun FU ; Yexia CHENG ; Heng CUI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(12):931-936
Objective To evaluate the value of human epididymis secretory protein 4(HE4)and CAl25 in the diagnosis of ovariall malignancy.Methods HF4 and CA125 in the serum specimens of malignant ovarian tumor group(30 cases),benign ovarian diseases(110 cases;45 benign ovarian tumor,57endometriotic diseases and 8 pelvic inflammation were included) and healthy women group( 137 cases)were assayed double blindly . The levels and the diagnosis efficiency of the HE4 and CA125 were analyzed.Results (1) The median levels of HE4 and CA125 were significantly higher in malignant ovarian tumor group (244 pmoi/L and 601 kU/L respectively) than those of the benign ovarian diseases group( 32 pmol/L and 22 kU/L respectively)and healthy women group (32 pmoi/L and 11 kU/L respectively) (P =0. 000-0. 029). The median levels of CA125 were also higher in endometriotic diseases and pelvic inflammation groups(53 and 41 kU/L respectively) than those of benign ovarian tumor group and healthy women group (12 and 11 kU/L respectively;P = 0. 000-0. 031 ). (2) The positive rate of HE4 was lower than that of CA12s in malignant ovarian tumor group ( P = 0. 036 ). HE4 was negative in benign diseases and healthy women groups. But the positive rates of CA125 were 56. 1% and 5/8 respectively in endometriotic diseases and pelvic inflammation groups and there were significant differences compared with HE4( P =0. 000). (3)The HE4 assay had advantage over the CA125 assay in receiver operating characteristic-area under the curve (ROC-AUC) and sensitivity with a specificity of 100% when ovarian malignancy was compared with controls having benign diseases and healthy women, benign tumor or benign diseases groups respectively. The CA125 assay had advantage over the HE4 assay in ROC-AUC and sensitivity with the same specificity when ovarian cancers were compared with controls having healthy women group. (4) Combined assay of HE4 and CA125was better than CA125 alone when ovarian malignancy was compared with controls having any group. (5)Combined assay was better than HE4 alone in ROC-AUC and sensitivity with the same specificity when ovarian cancers were compared with controls having benign diseases and healthy women or healthy women groups. And combined assay was lower in the ROC-AUC and the sensitivity with specificity of 100% than HE4 when ovarian cancers were compared with controls having benign tumors or benign diseases groups respectively. (6) The diagnosis efficiency of the HE4 assay at the level 86 pmol/L determined in ROC curve with controls having benign diseases and healthy women group and at the 95% reference level 50 pmol/L of healthy women or 150 pmol/L recommended by the kit respectively was compared. The sensitivity of 50 pmol/L was 73% higher than 150 pmol/L and 86 pmoi/L, while the specificity and positive predictive value were lower ( P = 0. 002, P = 0. 000 ). The specificity, accuracy and positive predictive value of HE4 assay at the set point of 150 pmol/L and 86 pmol/L were 100%, 96% and 96%. The set point of 86 pmol/L had advantage over 150 pmol/L at the sensitivity of diagnosis, 70% and 63% respectively. But the positive predictive value was 95% lower than 150 pmol/L, being 100%. There was no significant difference( P =0. 883, P = 0. 883 ). Conclusions The specificity of HF4 assay is higher than CA125 assay in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and HE4 combined with CA125 assay can improve the diagnoses. The set point of 150 pmol/L is advantageous for the accurate diagnosis, while the set point of 86 pmol/L is advantageous for the screening of malignant ovarian cancer.
7.Strategy and effect of schistosomiasis emergency control after earthquake in Lushan County
Chaofu WANG ; Chengxiang WANG ; Lirong MOU ; Bo ZHONG ; Yang LIU ; Zisong WU ; Liang XU ; Xianhong MENG ; Zongcai YANG ; Yong CHENG ; Jinhua ZHU ; Qifu ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2014;(5):557-558,572
Objective To evaluate the effects of measures on the schistosomiasis control after the earth quake in Lushan County so as to provide the experiences for post-disaster schistosomiasis control. Methods The measures taken in schistosomi-asis control after the earth quake were reviewed in Lushan County in 2013 and the epidemic situation of schistosomiasis was in-vestigated and the results were analyzed. Results The schistosomiasis control in floating population and the control of Oncome-lania hupensis snails were enhanced and no schistosome infections were found in both human and livestock. No infected snails and infested water were found. Conclusion The measures of schistosomiasis control after the disaster are effective in Lushan County and the goal to prevent major plague after the earth quake is achieved.
8.Relationship between Uric Acid Levels in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke and Discharged Outcome
Yumei GUO ; Long MA ; Chengyue BAO ; Zeyu HUANG ; Fangrui LI ; Lirong YANG ; Wenting BAI ; Hui CHENG ; Wenbo LIU ; Liying LU ; Weijun TONG ; Mo ZHOU ; Hongmei LI ; Tan XU
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2015;(3):17-20
Objective To examine the association between uric acid (UA)levels of patients with acute ischemic stroke at ad-mission and discharged outcome.Methods The acute ischemic stroke patients of Xinganmeng People’s Hospital in Inner Mongolia,from June 1,2009 to May 31,2012 were continuity included in the present study,the included analysis sample size were 3 440 cases.Poor discharged outcome was defined as the occurrence of disability or death.With reference to the Modi-fied Rankin's Scale (MRs)Stroke Scale,Scores were recorded in the questionnaires,score of 3 or more (MRs≥3)was de-fined as disability.The patients were all grouped by P20,P60,P90 of UA,binary logistic regression were used in studying of risk factors,calculated the odds ratios (Odds ratio,OR)and 95% confidence interval (95% Confident interval,95%CI).All tests were two-sided test and a significance level of 0.05.Results A total of 359 people occurred poor outcomes in the stud-y,accounting for 10.44%.Univariate logistic regression analysis of poor outcome occurred showed that relative to the lowest group(P20,UA≤222.6 mmol/L),the second and third group (UA:222.7 ~ 310.9 mmol/L and 311.0~419.7 mmol/L) OR (95% CI)were:0.70(0.53~0.91)(P <0.05)and 0.66(0.49~0.88)(P <0.05).After adjusted age,body tempera-ture,high blood pressure,hyperglycemia,history of stroke,high triglycerides,high LDL-C and smoking,relative to the low-est level group,the second and third group occurred poor outcoming OR (95% CI)were:0.70(0.53~0.93)(P <0.05)and 0.66(0.48~0.90)(P <0.05).Conclusion Higher levels of uric acid levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke may inde-pendently related with occurred poor discharged outcome.
9.Mechanistic action of the acute toxicity of Bajitian (Morinda officinalis) in zebrafish embryos
Tan LIRONG ; Cheng MIN ; Gigi Chi Ting Auyeung ; Oscar Yu Suen Chan ; Chen XUEPING
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2020;7(3):308-315
Objectives: To investigate acute toxicity of Bajitian (Morinda officinalis) in zebrafish embryos. Methods: Zebrafish embryos at 48-h post fertilization (hpf) were exposed to Bajitian ethanol extract for 72 h. The causative action of a delay in yolk sac absorption by Bajitian was investigated by RT-PCR analysis of lipid metabolism-related microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP), apolipoprotein C-Ⅱ(ApoC2) and lipogenesis-related liver x receptor (LXR) genes. The effect of Bajitian eliciting an in-flammatory response was studied by exposing 72 hpf myeloperoxidase (MPO):GFP transgenic zebrafish embryos to Bajitian extract for 4 h. Assessment was done by TUNEL, caspase-3/7, and RT-PCR analysis of the apoptosis related pathway B-cell lymphoma 2 associated X protein (Bax), Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB) genes, neutrophil development-related stem cell leukaemia (SCL) and transcription factor PU.1 genes, to reveal the causative action of Bajitian reducing neutrophils. Results: RT-PCR analysis found that Bajitian extract had no effect on the expression of MTP or ApoC2 genes, but upregulated LXR gene, which might explain the delay in yolk sac absorption. Analysis of the inflammatory response showed that compared with negative controls, Bajitian extract significantly (P < .05) reduced the number of neutrophils in MPO: GFP embryos. TUNEL, caspase-3/7, and RT-PCR analysis of Bax and NF-kB genes found that Bajitian extract did not trigger the cell apoptosis. Further RT-PCR analysis found that Bajitian extract did not affect SCL expression, but did lead to down-regulation of PU.1. The inhibition of neutrophil development/differentiation may explain the decline in the total number of neutrophils following Bajitian treatment, which could be attributed to the anti-inflammatory effects found clinically for this drug. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that Bajitian caused a delay in yolk sac absorption and a decrease neutrophil in zebrafish embryos, which may be related to the inhibition of neutrophil development.
10.Correlation between lipid correlation index and diabetic kidney disease
Wei GU ; Huina ZHANG ; Liping HOU ; Min YU ; Lirong CHENG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2024;52(12):1308-1312
Objective To investigate the correlation between lipid-related index and diabetic kidney disease(DKD)by observing the expression levels of lipid-related index in different stages of DKD.Methods A total of 265 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)were divided into the T2DM group(n=106)and the DKD group(n=159).According to estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)level,the DKD group was sub-divided into the DKD-G2 group(n=59),the DKD-G3 group(n=59)and the DKD-G4 group(n=41).Data of triglycerides(TG),total cholesterol(TC),high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),apolipoprotein A(Apo A),Apo B and urinary albumin/urinary creatinine ratio(UACR)were collected.Gomerular filtration rate(eGFR),triglyceride-glucose index(TyG),visceral adiposity index(VAI)and atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)were calculated.The differences of TyG,VAI and AIP between different groups and their correlation with eGFR and UACR were analyzed.Multiple linear regression analysis of DKD renal injury factors was conducted.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were drawn to evaluate the predictive efficiency of TyG,VAI,and AIP.Results The levels of TyG,VAI and AIP were significantly higher in the DKD group compared to the T2DM group,and these indices exhibited an increasing trend with disease progression(P<0.05).Furthermore,there was a negative correlation between TyG,VAI,AIP and eGFR(r=-0.396,-0.425,-0.519,P<0.01),and a positive correlation between UACR and eGFR(r=0.482,0.479 and 0.583,P<0.01)in DKD patients.Multiple linear regression results showed that VAI and AIP were independent risk factors for eGFR,and TG,HDL-C,LDL-C,Apo B and VAI were influencing factors of UACR(P<0.05).The ROC curve analysis revealed that the areas under the curves for TyG,VAI and AIP were 0.902(0.866-0.937),0.969(0.953-0.986)and 0.958(0.937-0.979)respectively.Conclusion The levels of TyG,VAI and AIP are correlated with the progression of DKD,and have predictive value for the occurrence and development of DKD.These biomarkers can be used as a biological indicator to evaluate the occurrence and development of DKD.