1.Research progress of diabetic retinopathy with dyslipidemia
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2017;35(7):655-659
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the major microvascular complications of diabetes,it is the most common cause of preventable blindness in diabetic adults in developed countries.Dyslipidemia,a systemic disease,is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease.Patients with diabetes are susceptibly suffering from dyslipidemia.Many studies have shown that dyslipidemia can accelerate the progression of DR and aggravate the condition of DR,making the treatment of DR more difficult.The study on the mechanism of dyslipidemia aggravating DR provides a new way to treat and prevent DR by improving dyslipidemia.Current researches have shown that dyslipidemia may accelerate the progression of DR by exacerbating mitochondrial damage,insulin resistance,inflammatory response,and PKC/AGE pathway.Studies on lipid-lowering drugs,such as statins and fibrates and other lipid-lowering measures have shown that lipid-lowering is positive in the treatment of DR.This review summarizes the research progress of DR with dyslipidemia from the clinical features,potential mechanism and the effect of lipidlowering measures on DR.
2.Investigation and analysis on the status of elderly housebound in western region of China
Qingxia ZHAO ; Li WANG ; Zhenhua LIU ; Hongyan WANG ; Mengya LIAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(6):453-456
Objective To understand the status and the influencing factors of urban and rural elderly housebound in western region of China. Methods Two urban communities and two towns were selected from Chengdu and Lanzhou. A total of 2 584 elderly meeting the conditions were selected for investigation (including demographic data, living habits, physical condition, environmental, psychological, social status, housebound state rating scale, etc.) by method of going to home one by one. Results The incidence of community elderly housebound was 18.85% (487/2 584) in the western region. Multivariate regression analysis showed that other occupation (farmers, self-employed, free occupation, no industry etc.), no drinking, no exercise, no communication with neighbors, poor daily activities were the main factors affecting the occurrence of housebound. Conclusions The western region of community elderly housebound is higher, we should take appropriate measures to prevent the occurrence and deterioration of housebound.
3.Percentages of the measured value vs.the expected value of pulmonary function parameters in healthy children aged 5-14 years in Beijing
Xin SONG ; Mengya ZHAO ; Zhe YANG ; Shuo LI ; Chuanhe LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(11):848-851
Objective To investigate the distribution of measured value and the expected value of spirometry parameters in healthy children aged 5-14 years old in Beijing,and to provide evidence for clinical interpretation precisely.Methods Four hundred healthy children (198 boys and 202 girls) aged 5 to 14 years from the kindergartens and the primary schools in Beijing were selected as subjects.All of the parameters were measured by using Jaeger Masterscreen spirometry machine(Germany).Pulmonary function parameters including forced vital capacity(FVC),forced expiatory volume in 1 second (FEV1),FEV1/FVC,peak expiratory flow(PEF),forced expiratory flow at 50% of vital capacity(FEF50),forced expiratory flow at 75% of vital capacity(FEF75),and the maximal midexpiratory flow(MMEF) were collected for analysis.The expected values of the 7 parameters above were calculated according to Zapletal prediction equations(4-18 years old).The measured value vs.the expected value was calculated.Results Children aged 5 to 12 years had similar height and weight between boys and girls,and the differences were not significant(all P>0.05);while boys were taller and heavier than girls in 13-<14 years old group and 14 years old group,and the diffe-rences were significant(t=3.35,2.05,5.99,2.67;all P<0.05).The mean measured value vs.the expected value of PEF,FVC,FEV1,FEV1/FVC of children in different gender and age groups ranged between 105.0%-114.7%,95.4%-106.8%,104.6%-115.4% and 105.8%-112.6%,respectively.The mean measured value vs.the expected value of small airway function parameters FEF50,FEF75,MMEF was as follows respectively:79.7%-103.7%,70.2%-110.5%,and 81.6%-114.7%.The low limit of normal(LLN) measured value vs.the expected value of the 7 pulmonary function parameters was as follows:PEF 85.0%,FVC 84.7%,FEV1 92.4%,FEV1/FVC 98.4%,FEF50 67.7%,FEF75 60.1%,and MMEF 71.0%.Conclusions The pulmonary function parameters of the healthy children in Beijing are higher than those of the Zapletal prediction.The measured value vs.the expected value of FEV1 92.4%,FEV1/FVC 98.4%,PEF 85.0%,FVC 84.7%,FEF50 67.7%,FEF75 60.1%,and MMEF 71.0% can be used as LLN in 5-14 years old children.
4.The condition of small airway function and its related influence factors in controlled bronchial asthmatic children
Zhe YANG ; Xin SONG ; Shuo LI ; Li SHA ; Yantao ZHANG ; Mengya ZHAO ; Chuanhe LIU ; Yuzhi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(16):1244-1247
Objective To investigate the condition and the related influence factors of small airway function in controlled bronchial asthmatic children.Methods Children diagnosed with bronchial asthma controlled,aged 5-14 years old without gender limitation were consecutively enrolled.Survey questionnaire including asthma symptoms in the past one month and medication usage were conducted.Physical condition and lung function were examined.Results A total of 255 patients were included in this study,and 224 patients had normal small airway function in which the level of forced expiratory flow at 50% of forced vital capacity(FVC) exhaled (FEF50),forced expiratory flow at 75% of FVC exhaled(FEF75),maximal mid-expiratory flow(MMEF) was 87.9% (77.0%,97.2%),73.8% (65.6%,93.5%),and 84.9% (76.4%,97.5%) of the predicted value,respectively.Thirty-one patients had small airway dysfunction,accounting for 12.2% (31/255 cases),and the level of FEF50,FEF75,MMEF were 62.8% (59.9%,65.5%),51.9% (46.6%,55.5%),and 62.7% (57.2%,64.4%) of the predicted value,in which FEF75 had shown more decrease than others.In small airway dysfunction group,10 patients had conducted bronchodilation testing,and improvement rate of FEF50,FEF75 and MMEF were 41.1%,47.5% and 41.3%,and all 10 cases (100.0%) returned to normal level.No significant difference was found in gender,body mass index,atopy,disease duration,drug usage between 2 groups (all P > 0.05).Conclusion In 5-14 controlled asthmatic children,12.2% have small airway dysfunction with a certain degree of reversibility.Gender,body mass index,atopy,disease duration,drug usage are not influencing factors.
5.Chronic colitis induced by irritant dextran sodium sulphate promote hepatoma development in mice
Honggan YI ; Mengya ZANG ; Zhiyuan WU ; Zheng ZHU ; Xinming ZHAO ; Weihu WANG ; Chunfeng QU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(5):1-4
Objective To investigate the effect of gut bacteria under chronic colitis on the progression of hepatoma in mice.Methods 22 hepatitis B virus (HBV) -transgenic mice ( male, 8 weeks) were randomly divided into two groups, one group (n =10) was fed the drinking water containing 2% dextran sodium sulphate(DSS)to induce chronic colitis and the control group(n =12)was fed with normal drinking water.In order to investigate the effect of gut microbes, 7 male HBV-transgenic mice(8 weeks, with no detectable hepatoma under microscopy) were cohoused with 4 mice with hepatoma for 16 weeks.Results No significant liver cell damage was observed in the group of the mice fed with 2% DSS-containing drinking water.By the 22 -week old,9 of the 10 mice(90.0%) fed with 2% DSS-containing drinking water, 2 of the 12 mice(16.7%) fed with normal drinking had hepatoma.Both the hepatoma incidence and the tumor numbers in the group of mice fed with DSS-containing water were significantly higher than that in the controls (P =0.002 and P =0.028respetively).Compared to controls, the bacteria family Prevotella (P =0.022) and Anaeroplasma (P =0.014) reduced significantly in the mice with induced chronic colitis.All the mice (n =7) cohoused with the mice with hepatoma had the liver tumor developed at 24 -week-old.Conclusion Alterations of gut bacteria under chronic colitis may promote the development of liver cancer.
6.The Marvellous Enlightenment Through Therapy Come From Prescription to Syndrome of Famous Traditional Chinese Medi-cine Doctor CHEN Ninggang in Using Baihua Sheshecao Decoction to Treat Acne
Haihong GU ; Mengya ZHAO ; Lian ZHANG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2024;48(7):796-801
[Objective]To introduce the experiences of prescription based on syndrome differentiation of Ningbo famous traditional Chinese medicine doctor CHEN Ninggang in using Baihua Sheshecao Decoction to treat acne.[Methods]Comparing analyse of the similarities and differences of the pathogenesis based on the ancient classics,combining Master CHEN's experience through both ancient and modern learning to explore the clinical pathogenic factors and pathogenesis characteristics of modern patients,the prescription structure and the connotation of the prescription of the Baihua Sheshecao Decoction are deeply analyzed and a medical case is attached to support.[Results]Generations of traditional Chinese medical doctors have held different ideas on the pathogenesis of acne,and the related theories are numerous.Master CHEN believes that Ningbo is located in the south of the Yangtze River,coupled with the influence of bad living habits and emotions of modern people,patients get lung and stomach dampness and heat as the main pathogenesis,so the treatment should clear heat and dampness to promote acne through the skin.Therefore,Master CHEN creates Baihua Sheshecao Decoction which based on many years of clinical experience.In the formula,Herba Hedyotis as king medicine is used to clear the dampness and heat and scatter knot to eliminate sores,Poria cocos as minister medicine is used to help Herba Hedyotis to alleviate water retention,Mustard as assistant medicine is used to reducing phlegm and resolving masses,Gleditsia sinensis as assistant medicine is used to break sores and Rhizoma Zingiberis is to warm the spleen and protect the stomach,Ephedra sinica as guiding medicine is to take all medicine through the skin and dissipate the Yin knot,Radix Glycyrrhizae as guiding medicine is to keep the whole formula in harmony.The case attached reviews Master CHEN's process of thought from prescription to syndrome,which solves the pathological factors such as dampness,heat,phlegm and blood stasis in the process of disease and get remarkable results.[Conclusion]Master CHEN takes lung and stomach dampness and heat as the core of the pathogenesis,self-creating Baihua Sheshecao Decoction which existing both powerful destruction to pathogenic factors and considerate protection to patient's body,coupling hardness with softness.The formula can be flexible modified according to the various changes of the state of illnesses and is effective in treatment.This thinking process of prescription to syndrome analysis is worth further exploration and research for clinical reference.
7.Lactic acid, lactate clearance and procalcitonin in assessing the severity and predicting prognosis in sepsis
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2020;32(4):449-453
Objective:To explore the value of lactic acid (Lac), lactate clearance (LCR) and procalcitonin (PCT) in assessing the severity and predicting the prognosis in sepsis.Methods:18-80-year-old patients with sepsis admitted to the department of critical care medicine of Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University from April 2009 to December 2019 were enrolled. The gender, age, basic illness, infection site, organ function, acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ (APACHEⅡ), sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA), Lac and PCT were collected on admission to intensive care unit (ICU), as well as Lac after 24 hours, 24-hour LCR, and 28-day prognosis. The patients were divided into sepsis group and septic shock group according to Sepsis-3 criteria. According to the 28-day prognosis, the septic shock patients were divided into survival group and death group, and the differences of each index between the two groups were compared. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of death in septic shock patients. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to analyze the role of Lac, LCR, PCT, SOFA score and APACHEⅡscore in predicting prognosis of the patients with septic shock.Results:A total of 998 patients with sepsis were enrolled, including 642 males and 356 females; with (59.56±13.22) years old. There were 478 patients with septic shock, among which 180 died and 298 survived during the 28-day observation. ① Compared with the sepsis group, the age of the sepsis shock group was significantly higher (years old: 60.49±12.31 vs. 58.72±13.97), APACHEⅡ score, SOFA score, Lac, PCT and 24 h Lac increased [APACHEⅡ: 24.57±7.04 vs. 19.37±6.93, SOFA: 7.78±3.31 vs. 4.38±3.42, Lac (mmol/L): 3.00 (1.70, 5.00) vs. 1.40 (1.00, 2.30), PCT (μg/L): 0.05 (0.00, 4.00) vs. 0.00 (0.00, 1.10), 24-hour Lac (mmol/L): 2.60 (1.60, 4.40) vs. 1.40 (1.00, 2.20)], and the 28-day mortality was significantly higher [41.63% (199/478) vs. 19.42% (101/520)], with significant statistic differences (all P < 0.05).② Compared with the survival group, APACHEⅡ score, SOFA score, Lac, 24-hour Lac significantly increased in the septic shock death group, and 24-hour LCR decreased [APACHEⅡ: 26.19±6.52 vs. 22.25±6.07, SOFA: 9.07±2.90 vs. 7.50±3.10, Lac (mmol/L): 3.80 (2.50, 5.10) vs. 2.80 (2.00, 3.90), 24-hour Lac (mmol/L): 3.20 (2.20, 5.60) vs. 2.10 (1.60, 3.30), 24-hour LCR: 1.43 (-37.50, 30.77)% vs. 16.67 (0.00, 33.98)%, all P < 0.05]. In assessment of organ function, central venous pressure (CVP) and oxygenation index (PaO 2/FiO 2) were lower in death group [CVP (mmHg; 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 5.00 (2.00, 8.00) vs. 6.00 (2.00, 9.00), PaO 2/FiO 2 (mmHg): 184.21±84.57 vs. 199.20±86.98], alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and serum creatinine (SCr) increased [ALT (U/L): 376.56±41.43 vs. 104.17±14.10, SCr (μmol/L): 213.53±8.06 vs. 181.91±5.03], with significant statistic differences (all P < 0.05).③ Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that PaO 2/FiO 2, SCr, Lac and SOFA were independent risk factors of prognosis in septic shock [PaO 2/FiO 2: odds ratio ( OR) = 0.997, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was 0.996-0.999, P = 0.001; SCr: OR = 1.001, 95% CI was 1.000-1.002, P = 0.041; Lac: OR = 0.925, 95% CI was 0.871-0.982, P = 0.011; SOFA: OR = 1.178, 95 %CI was 1.110-1.251, P = 0.000]. ROC curve analysis showed that SOFA, SOFA+APACHEⅡ, Lac+24-hour LCR+PCT+SOFA+APACHEⅡcould predict mortality in septic shock patients, and the area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.769 (95% CI was 0.740-0.798), 0.787 (95% CI was 0.759-0.815), 0.800 (95% CI was 0.773-0.827), respectively. The joint of the five indicators, Lac, 24-hour LCR, PCT, SOFA and APACHEⅡ has the largest AUC. Conclusions:Lac is an independent risk factor for death in patients with septic shock, however, the prognosis cannot be predicted. Comprehensive analysis of LCR, PCT, SOFA, APACHEⅡand the clinical organ functions are required for analysis.
8.Association between non school sedentary time and myopia among primary and secondary school students with different levels of physical activity
ZHU Yi, XU Shaojun, ZHANG Xinyu, ZHAO Mengya, WAN Yuhui, TAO Fangbiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(7):1044-1048
Objective:
To analyze the association between non-school sedentary time and myopia among primary and secondary school students with different levels of physical activity, so as to provide data for precise measures to prevent and control myopia.
Methods:
From September to December 2019, stratified cluster sampling was used to select 7 872 primary and secondary students in grades 4 to 12, middle and high school students from Hefei, Suzhou, Chizhou and Wuhu Cities in Anhui Province. Face-to-face questionnaires and vision examinations were conducted to collect demographic information, physical activity time, sedentary study time and visual health status. Potential categories were analyzed for different types of physical activity time, and Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between non-school sedentary time and myopia at different levels of physical activity.
Results:
A total of 2 976 primary and secondary school students were found with high physical activity levels and 4 896 primary and secondary school students with low physical activity levels. The proportion of low physical activity was higher in girls than in boys (68.7% vs . 55.6%), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=143.97, P <0.01). The overall screening myopia rate was 48.2%, with statistically significant differences among female students (53.0%) compared with male students (43.3%), urban students ( 51.8 %) compared with rural students (44.5%), and longer non-school sedentary time students (60.6%) compared with average (45.1%) and shorter (42.1%) non-school sedentary time students, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=73.15, 41.96 , 161.74, P <0.01). Adjusting for confounders such as residence, grade, gender, age, father s education, mother s education, and body mass index (BMI), multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that prolonged after-school sedentary study was positivety correlated with myopia among primary and secondary school students of low physical activity levels ( OR=1.52, 95%CI=1.27-1.83, P <0.01), and there was no statistical association between after-school sedentary time and myopia in primary and secondary school students with high physical activity levels ( P >0.05).
Conclusion
Attention should be paid to non-school sedentary time for primary and secondary school students with low physical activity levels. And students who spend a lot of time sitting outside of school should be encouraged to maintain high physical activity levels to reduce the risk of myopia.
9.Current status and influencing factors of intrinsic capacity in elderly patients with hospitalization-associated disability
Mengya HAN ; Xinyu ZHAO ; Yanqiu WANG ; Ludan XU ; Yuhua LIU ; Binru HAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(19):2533-2538
Objective:To explore the current status of intrinsic capacity in elderly patients with hospitalization-associated disability (HAD) and explore its influencing factors.Methods:From November 2023 to January 2024, convenience sampling was used to select 203 elderly patients with HAD at Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University as the study subjects. A survey was conducted on elderly patients using the General Information Questionnaire, Fried Frailty Phenotype, Barthel Index, Social Support Rating Scale, and Intrinsic Capacity Assessment Tool. Binomial Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of intrinsic capacity in elderly patients with HAD.Results:A total of 203 questionnaires were distributed, and 199 valid questionnaires were collected, with a valid response rate of 98.03% (199/203). The total score of intrinsic capacity in 199 elderly patients with HAD was 5.00 (4.00, 6.00), with scores for cognitive dimension, psychological dimension, motor dimension, vitality dimension, and sensory dimension being 1.00 (1.00, 2.00), 2.00 (1.00, 2.00), 0 (0, 1.00), 1.00 (1.00, 1.00) and 1.00 (1.00, 1.00), respectively. The binomial Logistic regression showed that department of medicine and surgery, self-rating health status, social support, serum albumin, and Barthel Index were the influencing factors of intrinsic capacity in elderly patients with HAD ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The intrinsic capacity of elderly patients with HAD is at medium to low level, with the most severe impairment in the motor dimension. Medical and nursing staff should develop personalized rehabilitation measures for elderly HAD patients based on the influencing factors of their intrinsic capacity, enhance their intrinsic capacity, and reduce the burden of care on families and society.
10.Current situation and influencing factors of ageism among older adults in megacity communities
Xinyu ZHAO ; Si WANG ; Mengya HAN ; Yuhong LUO ; Shuao TANG ; Yan XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(19):2545-2550
Objective:To explore the current situation of ageism among older adults in megacity communities and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:From November to December 2023, convenience sampling was used to select 200 older adults who visited the Niujie Community Health Service Center in Xicheng District, Beijing as the research subject. A survey was conducted on older adults using the General Information Questionnaire, Barthel Index, 15-Item Geriatric Depression Scale, Family Adaptation, Partnership, Growth, Affection and Resolve Scale (Family APGAR Scale), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Social Support Rating Scale, Lubben Social Network Scale, and Ageism Questionnaire. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of ageism among older adults in the community.Results:A total of 200 questionnaires were distributed and 200 valid questionnaires were collected, with a valid response rate of 100.00% (200/200). The total score of ageism among 200 older adults in the community was (3.55±0.31), with objective and subjective scores of (3.59±0.28) and (3.50±0.48), respectively. Multiple linear regression showed that occupational status, pre-retirement or current work, family care, self-esteem, and social support were the influencing factors of ageism among older adults in the community ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Ageism among older adults is influenced by various factors. Medical and nursing staff should focus on older adults who are retired, mainly engaged in physical work, and have poor family and social support when formulating intervention strategies. Community health workers should regularly organize activities to encourage older adults to actively participate, enhance their sense of social participation, reduce ageism, so as to promote healthy aging.