1.Reduced glutathione protects retina and optic nerve of rats after optic neuritis
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(07):-
Objective To investigate the effect of reduced glutathione(rGSH)on the retina and optic nerve in rats with experimental optic neuritis,and the underlying mechanism.Methods Animal model of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis(EAE),which was as used for acute demyelinating optic neuritis were established in 48 female SD rats,and then the rats were randomly divided into EAE group(n=18)and GSH group(n=30).Another 6 female SD rats served as normal control.Rats of GSH group received an intraperitoneal injection of 100 mg?kg-1?d-1 GSH for 14 d from the beginning of immunization,while the rats of EAE group were given saline alternatively.To observe pathological changes in the optic nerve,retinal ganglion cells(RGCs)apoptosis,and measure malondialdehyde(MDA),glutathione peroxidase(GSH-PX),nitric oxide(NO)levels in the retina were observed and measured in the early period,peak period and recovery period(12 to 14 d,16 to 18 d,or 26 to 28 d after the immunization)of the neuritis.Results There were 18 rats(60%)from GSH group having the disease with a symptom score of 1 to 3.Compared with those of EAE group,their optic nerve fibers were in a comparatively good order,and more glial cells and not obvious demyelination were observed in morphology;Significant lesser apoptotic RGCs were observed in GSH group than in EAE group at the early and peak period(P
2.Compound anisodine and physical therapy treat child amblyopia:report of 300 cases
Mengting LU ; Yongxian TAO ; Pinghua LI ; Bo TU
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(19):-
Objective To investigate the combination of compound anisodine and physical therapy in the treatment of amblyopia,and its possible mechanism.Methods Totally 300 outpatients with amblyopia(3 to 14 years old) were randomly and equally divided into treatment group and control group.In the treatment group,subcutaneous injection of compound anisodine(2 ml,once per day) to the superficial temporal artery of eye was given for a course of 14 d and followed by another course after 5 days'interval.Cover treatment was carried out at the same time.The control group was only treated with physical therapy.Vision,central retinal artery peak systolic velocity(PSV) and diastolic resistance index(RI) were measured during the 3 months' follow-up.Results The 3 to 6-year-old efficiency was 75.0%,7 to 9-year-old efficiency was 69.6%,and 10 to 14-year-old efficiency was 61.1% ;The difference of efficiency between therapy group and control group was very significant(P0.05).Conclusion Compound anisodine plus physical therapy for amblyopia at different ages and varying degrees are effective and safe.The mechanism may be due to enhanced retinal blood supply.
3.Condom use among HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiretroviral therapy
LIU Dandan ; WANG Yizhan ; LU Xiaochun ; LEI Mengting
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(12):1058-1061, 1066
Objective:
To investigate condom use and associated factors among HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Fuyang District, Hangzhou City, so as to provide insights into instructing the correct use of condoms and controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS patients.
Methods:
A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted to collect demographic information, sexual behaviors during recent 6 months and condom use of HIV/AIDS patients receiving ART in Fuyang District from May to December, 2022. Descriptive analysis was employed on the proportion of participants who insisted on using condoms at each sexual contact, and a multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors affecting condom use at each sexual contact.
Results:
Totally 111 HIV/AIDS patients who received ART and had sexual contacts during recent 6 months were investigated, with a median age of 43.00 (interquartile range, 19.00) years. There were 82 males (73.87%), 63 married cases (56.76%), 52 cases with homosexual behaviors (46.85%), 110 cases insisting on using condom after ART (99.10%), 101 cases insisting on using condoms at each sexual contact (90.99%). Among 93 patients being aware of HIV infection status of all sexual partners, 93.55% of the patients insisted on using condoms at each sexual contact. Among 105 patients without sexually transmitted diseases (STD) diagnosis and treatment, 94.29% of the patients insisted on using condoms at each sexual contact. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified aware of HIV infection status of sexual partners (OR=0.046, 95%CI: 0.004-0.560), no STD diagnosis and treatment (OR=0.060, 95%CI: 0.004-0.890) as promoting factors for condom use at each sexual contact among HIV/AIDS patients receiving ART.
Conclusions
There is a high proportion of condom use at each sexual contact among HIV/AIDS patients receiving ART in Fuyang District. Patients who are aware of sexual partners' HIV infection and have not received STD diagnosis and treatment are more likely to insist on using condoms at each sexual contact.
4.Impact of group cognitive behavioral therapy counseling on cognitive control among college students with high obsessive compulsive traits
QIAN Mengting, SUI Pengjiao, CAI Zhu, CHEN Lu, LIN Yanting, CHEN Lu, ZHU Chunyan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(4):548-552
Objective:
To explore the effect of group cognitive behavioral therapy (GCBT) on cognitive control among college students with high obsessive compulsive traits, to provide basic information for the psychological counseling intervention for college students.
Methods:
From March to April 2019, 687 students were conveniently selected from 2 universities in Hefei. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 58 students with high obsessive traits were selected and divided into experimental group ( n =29) and control group ( n =29) by random number table method. The experimental group received cognitive behavioral group counseling for 4 weeks (1.5 h each time, twice a week), while the control group receive no intervention. The Obsessive Compulsive Inventory Revised (OCI-R), Stroop Color Word Test (SCWT), Digital Span Test (DST), and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WSCT) were used to assess in two groups at baseline and 4 weeks later.
Results:
After 4 weeks, the scores of OCI-R in the GCBT group (10.28±7.22) was lower than that of in the control group (15.90±10.20) ( t=2.42, P<0.05). Before and after intervention, compared with the control group [(21.89±6.63, 20.52±7.37)s, (8.62±4.43, 8.04±4.84)s] in Stroop C and Stroop interfere effects (SIE), the GCBT group [(22.14±4.92, 16.81±3.43)s, (8.36±3.87, 4.82±1.86)s], the interaction of time group was statistically significant ( F =14.60, 10.54, P <0.05). Compared with the control group (6.21±1.35, 6.55±1.45)times, the scores of DST reverse in the GCBT group (6.31±1.44, 7.24±1.38) times were statistically significant ( F=3.96, P <0.05).
Conclusion
It suggests that cognitive behavioral group counseling can improve the inhibitory control and working memory of college students with high obsessive compulsive traits, but does not change the cognitive flexibility.
5.The value of microecological testing on evaluation of the treatment effect of simple vulvovaginal candidiasis
Xingshuo LI ; Xiaobo LU ; Mengting DONG ; Chen WANG ; Ye YAN ; Fengxia XUE
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2018;41(4):292-295
Objective To analyze the value of vaginal microecological detection in evaluating therapeutic effect of simple vulvovaginal candidiasis(VVC), and explore microecological factors which can affect the cure rate of simple VVC.Methods 75 patients with simple VVC in Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from January 2016 to June 2017 were enrolled.Vaginal secretion was collected and applied for vaginal microecological detection.The patients were treated with clotrimazole based monotherapy later. The relationship between vaginal microecological characters and therapeutic effects was analyzed.Results PH values,leukocyte counts,flora density,flora diversity,small bacilli and cocci counts had no influence on therapeutic effects(P>0.05).The cure rate of patients with lactobacillary gradesⅠ-Ⅱa was higher than that with lactobacillary gradesⅡb-Ⅲ(83.33% vs 53.33%,P=0.033), while lower with lactobacilli≤22.8/hpf than that with lactobacilli >22.8/hpf(59.26% vs 87.50%,P=0.007), which indicate that lactobacilli counts was the main factor that affects therapeutic effects.Conclusions Vaginal microecological detection plays an important role in predicting the therapeutic effect of simple VVC.For the patients with lower lactobacillus counts,the follow-up after treatment should be strengthened.(Chin J Lab Med,2018, 41:292-295)
6.Development of the Suicide Outcomes Scale for Undergraduates with Suicidal Ideation
Mengting YING ; Guangrong JIANG ; Lixia YU ; Ting LU ; Lei WANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(2):164-171
Objective:To develop the Suicide Outcomes Scale for Undergraduates with Suicidal Ideation(SO-SUSI)and test its validity and reliability.Methods:Based on semi-structured interview,literature review and expert discussion,main aspects and indicator system were defined.The initial version of SOSUSI was formed,and items were either modified from existing scales targeting the relevant constructs,or compiled according to previous inter-view results.A total of 607 undergraduates with suicidal ideation were enrolled.The sample was randomly divided in half,one half(n=317)was used for item analysis and exploratory factor analysis,and another half(n=290)for confirmatory factor analysis.All data were used for reliability analysis.The Self-rating Depression Scale(SDS)and Suicidal Intent(SI)were used for criterion validity.Results:The SOSUSI included 39 items in 4 dimensions(nega-tive reinforcement of suicide,negative consequences of suicide,loss of suicide,and positive reinforcement of sui-cide)which explained 50.10%of the total variance.Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the four-factor struc-ture model fitted well(x2/df=3.27,CFI=0.92,TLI=0.91,IFI=0.92,SRMR=0.09).The scores of negative re-inforcement and positive reinforcement of suicide were positively correlated with the SDS and SI scores(ICC=0.15-0.33,Ps<0.05),while the scores of negative consequences and loss of suicide were negatively correlated with the SI scores(ICC=-0.42--0.56,Ps<0.05).The Cronbach's α coefficients of each dimension ranged from 0.79 to 0.91.Conclusion:The Suicide Outcomes Scale for Undergraduates with Suicidal Ideation(SOSUSI)has good validity and internal consistency reliability.
7.A case of podocyte infolding glomerulopathy
Mengting JIA ; Ling ZHOU ; Jianzhong LI ; Lei SHEN ; Guoyuan LU ; Yanping SHEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2023;39(2):142-144
Podocyte infolding glomerulopathy (PIG) is a pathologic type of podocyte glomerulopathy reported recently. The characteristic is that the ultrastructure related to podocytes, such as microspheres and microtubules, are folded into the glomerular basement membrane (GBM) under electron microscope. At present, there are few reports about this disease at home and abroad, and most of them are concentrated in Japan. The clinical characteristics and pathogenesis of PIG are still unclear. In this paper, we report a case of clinical manifestations of nephrotic syndrome, renal biopsy indicated PIG, after the treatment of glucocorticoid, hydroxychloroquine and tacrolimus, the patient's clinical symptoms were relieved and urinary protein decreased.
8.Eating Raw Snails Infected with Angiostrongylus Cantonensis Causes Eosinophilic Meningitis: A Case Report
Mengting HU ; Dong ZHANG ; Peiyao JIA ; Minya LU ; Menglan ZHOU ; Jiayu GUO ; Huiting SU ; Yi GAO ; Jingyuan XI ; Huadong ZHU ; Qiwen YANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(6):1463-1467
We report a case of a male patient who developed persistent fever and central nervous system symptoms after eating raw snails for 10 days. The patient was diagnosed with Angiostrongyliasis depended on the clinical presentation, epidemiological history, and etiological results. The patient recovered after receiving albendazole anthelmintic and dexamethasone anti-inflammatory therapy. This article incorporates literature review to sort out the diagnosis and treatment of this patient, in order to provide feasible reference for clinicians.
9.Status, reason analysis and coping strategy discussion on lateral violence among emergency department nurses
Ying FAN ; Mengting JI ; Qi WANG ; Lu TENG ; Fang WANG ; Chunyan WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(3):222-227
Objective To understand present status and coping strategies on lateral violence among emergency department nurses, and to analyze relevant reasons. Methods This study adopted a questionnaire designed by ourselves based on literatures analysis to investigate the present situation of occurrence, coping strategies, negative effects, reasons and improvement measures. Overall sampling methodology was used for 125 emergency department nurses from a grade Class A hospital in Shanghai. Results Occurrence of lateral violence among emergency department nurses during the latest three months was 56.6%(60/106). Lateral violence led to physical discomfort including insomnia 51.67%(31/60), fatigue 56.67% (34/60) and mental discomfort including anxiety 58.33% (35/60), subjective discomfort 51.67%(31/60) , and also enthusiasm declined by 75.00%(45/60), leaving 21.67%(13/60), or even turnover 33.33% (20/60). Most emergency nurses considered "the person's personality problem"78.30% (83/106) and job factors including "work rhythm fast" 66.04% (70/106), "lack of manpower"63.21%(67/106),"poor working environment" 53.77%(57/106) as the primary cause of lateral violence. Accordingly, rational human resources management (86.79%, 92/106) and improved working environment (64.15%, 68/106) were selected as the most important measures to reduce lateral violence. Conclusions Lateral violence is exist among emergency nurses. Factors of individuals, working, management and society may leads to occurrence of lateral violence. Scientific human resource management, rational working environment, support and coping system and education may reduce emergency lateral violence.
10.A comparative analysis of CT features and pathological types of small lung invasive adenocarcinoma with air?containing space
Mengting CAI ; Xiaowei JI ; Gangze FU ; Yunjun YANG ; Dingpin HUANG ; Jinjin LIU ; Shanshan LU ; Xiuhuan JI ; Enfu WU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2019;53(10):886-891
Objective To evaluate the CT features of small lung invasive adenocarcinoma with air?containing space and its relationship with pathological types, and to explore the pathological basis of air?containing space. Methods CT and pathological data of fifty patients with surgically proven lung invasive adenocarcinoma with air?containing space in our hospital from January 2012 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. CT image analysis included image features of tumor and air?containing space. Pathological analysis included pathological subtype, differentiation degree. CT features of tumor and air?containing space were compared with regard to pathological types using chi?square test or Fisher exact text. Analysis of variance was used to compare quantitative data satisfying normal distribution, while those data not satisfying normal distribution were compared with Kruskal?Wallis test. In addition, Spearman correlation was used to analyze the correlation between nodule density and pathological types. Results (1) CT features of tumors: Tumors were predominantly located in peripheral lungs (46/50). Most of the tumors were subsolid nodules (37/50). Tumor?lung interface was generally clear (46/50). Tumors are often accompanied by malignant signs such as lobulation (37/50), spicule sign (27/50), air bronchogram sign (43/50), and pleural indentation (36/50). The mean diameter of nodules ranged from 7.50 mm to 18.12 mm, with an average of (12.91±2.85)mm. The nodule density ranged from-657.00 to 73.00 HU with an average of (-213.88±206.16) HU. (2) CT features of air?containing space:Air?containing spaces were commonly solitary (37/50) and were found to be mainly in an eccentric distribution (29/37). The maximum diameter of air?containing space ranged from 1.00 to 16.00mm, and the average diameter was (4.23±3.14)mm. Air?containing spaces less than 5mm were found in 35 cases (70%), and air?containing spaces more than 5mm were found in 15 cases. (3) Comparison of CT features and corresponding pathological types: Nodule density, number of air?containing space, and type of nodule density in different pathological types were statistically different (P<0.05). There was a correlation between nodule density and pathological subtypes (r=0.371, P=0.008). Differences of nodule density, short?dimension of nodule, type of nodule density, spicule sign, pleural indentation among different tumor differentiation degrees were significant (P<0.05). The degree of tumor differentiation was negatively correlated with nodule density (r=-0.451, P=0.001). Conclusion The detection rate of air?containing space in lung invasive adenocarcinomas is 12.7%. Most small lung invasive adenocarcinomas with air?containing space are presented as peripheral subsolid nodule, and there is a certain correlation between their CT features and pathological types. The pathological basis of air?containing space was supposed to be dilated distal bronchiole induced by check?valve mechanism and destruction of alveolar structure by tumor.