1.Construction of community remote rehabilitation networks for stroke patients based on Internet of things technology
Xiaoguang LIU ; Haoyu WANG ; Chunhui QIN ; Haiyan GU ; Yuhua ZHAN ; Ping GAO ; Liang TAO ; Kun WEI ; Yanfen PANG ; Mingfei ZOU ; Yunyun LUO
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2021;37(7):565-569
The development of information technology in the medical industry is accelerating the construction of 3-level rehabilitation networks centering on community-based rehabilitation, which is based on the Internet and in combination with the Internet of things(IOT). A municipal rehabilitation hospital cooperated with the health centers of sub-district communities in the city to build a remote rehabilitation network based on IOT technology, for rehabilitation training of community stroke patients. The two sides worked out a cooperation scheme on project management, designed and built a remote community rehabilitation management model. Under the remote monitoring and equipment data IOT, the medical team of the municipal rehabilitation hospital could formulate the therapeutic plan according to the immediately obtained relevant functional evaluation data, and the medical team of the community health service center was responsible for the implementation of the plan. Fifty-three patients in the experimental group received the training of remote lower limb intelligent feedback system based on IOT together with routine rehabilitation training. After 8 weeks of treatment, the functional evaluation data of the two groups were improved in varying degrees( P< 0.05), but the improvement of the experimental group was significantly better than that of the control group( P < 0.05). Remote rehabilitation under the construction path of remote rehabilitation network based on IOT technology could significantly promote the improvement of post-functional rehabilitation of community stroke patients. This study can provide reference for the construction of three-level remote rehabilitation networks based on IOT and the implementation of home-based remote rehabilitation therapy in the future.
2.Association between body mass index trajectories in children and adolescents of Hanzhong city of Shanxi province and subclinical renal damage in adulthood: a 30-year longitudinal follow-up study
Yang WANG ; Ruichen YAN ; Guilin HU ; Mingfei DU ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Chao CHU ; Hao JIA ; Haowei ZHOU ; Chen CHEN ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Qiong MA ; Yu YAN ; Keke WANG ; Yue SUN ; Jiawen HU ; Dan WANG ; Xi ZHANG ; Zejiaxin NIU ; Ke GAO ; Weihua GAO ; Jianjun MU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2022;38(3):189-195
Objective:To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) trajectories in children and adolescents and subclinical renal damage (SRD) in adulthood.Methods:4 623 participants aged 6-18 years old were recruited from the ongoing cohort of Hanzhong adolescent hypertension study in 1987, and the subjects were followed up in 1989, 1992, 1995, 2005, 2013 and 2017, respectively. Group-based trajectory modeling was used to identify distinct BMI trajectories in longitudinal analysis. Generalized linear model was applied to examine the association between different BMI trajectories and SRD incidence in adulthood.Results:A total of 2 678 subjects from childhood to adulthood were enrolled in this study. All subjects were divided into three groups according to three distinct BMI trajectories: low-increasing BMI group ( n=1 017), moderate-increasing BMI group ( n=1 353), and high-increasing BMI group ( n=308). Over follow up for 30 years, a total of 248 participants (9.3%) developed SRD. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) in low to high-increasing BMI group was 0.9(0.6, 1.4), 1.0(0.7, 1.7), 1.6(0.8, 3.2), respectively ( P trend<0.001), and estimated glomerular filtration rate was 98.5(87.6, 111.6) , 96.2(86.4, 109.7), 95.3 (87.5, 125.0) ml·min -1·(1.73 m 2) -1, respectively ( P trend=0.025). The generalized linear model analysis showed that uACR was increased linearly from low to high-increasing BMI group [ β=3.16(95% CI 1.02-5.31), Ptrend=0.004]. There was no correlation or linear trend between BMI trajectory and estimated glomerular filtration rate [ β=-2.30(95% CI-5.18-0.57), Ptrend=0.117]. Compared with the low-increasing BMI group, the high-increasing BMI group had greater odds of experiencing SRD in adulthood after adjusting for multiple confounders such as age, gender, medical history and lifestyle ( OR=2.83, 95% CI 1.84-4.36, Ptrend<0.001). Conclusions:Higher BMI trajectorie is correlated with higher level of uACR and risk of SRD in middle age. Identifying long-term BMI trajectorie from early age may assist in predicting individuals′ renal function in later life.
3.Effects of salt intake serum and urinary uromodulin levels in Chinese adults
Yang WANG ; Zejiaxin NIU ; Lan WANG ; Guilin HU ; Ruichen YAN ; Mingfei DU ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Chao CHU ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Qiong MA ; Yue YUAN ; Yu YAN ; Yue SUN ; Keke WANG ; Dan WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(2):241-246
【Objective】 To explore the effects of dietary salt intake on serum and urinary levels through the chronic salt loading intervention. 【Methods】 Eighty adults (18 to 65 years old) were screened from two villages in Liquan and Lantian counties to participate in a 2-week chronic salt intervention, including a 3-day baseline survey, a 7-day low-salt diet, and a 7-day high-salt diet. Uromodulin levels in serum and urine were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits. According to the baseline blood pressure levels, all subjects were divided into normotensive and hypertensive groups. Pearson or Spearman correlation analyzed the associations of 24 h urinary sodium excretions with serum and urinary levels of uromodulin. 【Results】 At the baseline, serum uromodulin in hypertensive subjects was significantly lower than that in normotensive subjects (26.7±9.9 vs. 57.9±9.7 ng/mL, P=0.033). Serum uromodulin levels were significantly lower on a high-salt diet than on a baseline diet [(54.9±8.8 vs. 28.3±4.5) ng/mL, P=0.007]. In addition, daily urinary excretions of uromodulin were lower on a high-salt diet [(28.4±6.6) ng/mL] than on a baseline diet [(282.1±70.0) ng/mL] and on a low-salt diet [(154.1±21.3) ng/mL]. The 24 h urinary sodium excretions were inversely correlated with urinary uromodulin excretions (r=-0.40, P<0.001) on both low-salt and high-salt diets, but not correlated with serum uromodulin levels. 【Conclusion】 Variations in dietary salt intake significantly affect plasma and urine uromodulin levels.
4.Association between residual cholesterol and the risk of subclinical renal damage
Xi ZHANG ; Zejiaxin NIU ; Guilin HU ; Mingfei DU ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Lan WANG ; Chao CHU ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Qiong MA ; Dan WANG ; Keke WANG ; Hao JIA ; Chen CHEN ; Yu YAN ; Yue SUN ; Tongshuai GUO ; Jie ZHANG ; Weihua GAO ; Ziyue MAN ; Ke GAO ; Wenjing LUO ; Jianjun MU ; Yang WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):6-13
【Objective】 Dyslipidemia has shown to be associated with cardiovascular, metabolic and renal diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between residual cholesterol and the risk of subclinical renal damage (SRD). 【Methods】 A total of 2 342 participants were recruited from the previously established Hanzhong Adolescent Hypertension Study cohort. According to estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR) and urinary albumin-to-creatine ratio(uACR), the subjects were divided into SRD group and non-SRD group. The associations of residual cholesterol with eGFR, uACR, and the risk of SRD were analyzed by multiple linear and Logistic regression analyses. 【Results】 Residual cholesterol was positively correlated with uACR(r=0.081, P<0.001) but negatively correlated with eGFR (r=-0.091, P<0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that residual cholesterol was an influencing factor of uACR (β=0.075, P<0.001) and eGFR (β=-0.027, P<0.001) after adjustment for gender, age, smoke, alcohol, exercise, BMI, hypertension, diabetes and serum uric acid. In addition, Logistic regression analysis revealed that residual cholesterol was significantly associated with the risk of SRD independently of potential confounders [OR(95% CI)=1.387 (1.113-1.728), P<0.001]. Further subgroup analysis showed that residual cholesterol was significantly associated with the risk of SRD in women but not in men. 【Conclusion】 Residual cholesterol is a contributing factor in the risk of subclinical renal damage with gender-specific association.
5.Association of genetic variants in NEDD4L with blood pressure responses to dietary salt and potassium intake
Zejiaxin NIU ; Mingfei DU ; Guilin HU ; Xi ZHANG ; Dan WANG ; Lan WANG ; Wenjing LUO ; Mingke CHANG ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Yu YAN ; Chao CHU ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Qiong MA ; Keke WANG ; Hao JIA ; Chen CHEN ; Yue SUN ; Tongshuai GUO ; Jie ZHANG ; Weihua GAO ; Ziyue MAN ; Ke GAO ; Jianjun MU ; Yang WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):30-37
【Objective】 4-like protein with down-regulated expression and development in neural precursor cells (NEDD4L) plays an important role in blood pressure (BP) regulation and sodium homeostasis by regulating epithelial sodium channel protein. In this study, we aimed to explore the relationship of NEDD4L gene polymorphisms with BP responses to sodium and potassium intake. 【Methods】 In 2004, 514 subjects from 124 families in Meixian County, Shaanxi Province, were recruited to establish a salt-sensitive hypertension study cohort. All the subjects received a 3-day baseline survey, a 7-day low-salt diet, a 7-day high-salt diet, and finally a 7-day high-salt and potassium supplementation. Their BP was measured and peripheral blood samples were collected at different intervention periods. The 14 gene polymorphisms of NEDD4L gene were genotyped and analyzed by MassARRAY platform. 【Results】 BP decreased on a low-salt diet, and significantly increased on a high-salt diet, and decreased again after potassium supplementation. NEDD4L SNPs rs74408486 were significantly associated with systolic BP, diastolic BP and mean arterial pressure responses to the low-salt diet. SNPs rs292449 and rs2288775 were significantly associated with pulse pressure response to the high-salt diet. In addition, SNPs rs563283 and rs292449 were significantly associated with diastolic BP, mean arterial pressure, and pulse pressure responses to high-salt and potassium supplementation diet. 【Conclusion】 NEDD4L gene polymorphisms were significantly associated with BP responses to sodium and potassium intake, suggesting that NEDD4L gene may be involved in the development of salt sensitivity and potassium sensitivity.
6.Association of genetic variants in uromodulin with blood pressure responses to dietary salt and potassium intake
Yan WU ; Mingfei DU ; Xi ZHANG ; Lan WANG ; Guilin HU ; Zejiaxin NIU ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Chao CHU ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Qiong MA ; Dan WANG ; Keke WANG ; Hao JIA ; Chen CHEN ; Yu YAN ; Yue SUN ; Tongshuai GUO ; Jie ZHANG ; Weihua GAO ; Ziyue MAN ; Ke GAO ; Wenjing LUO ; Jianjun MU ; Yang WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):38-45
【Objective】 Based on our previously established salt-sensitive hypertension cohort, we aimed to examine the association of genetic variants in uromodulin with blood pressure(BP) responses to dietary interventions of sodium and potassium intake. 【Methods】 In 2004, 514 subjects from 124 families in Mei County, Shaanxi Province, were recruited to establish the salt-sensitive hypertension study cohort. Among them, 333 non-parent subjects were selected and sequentially maintained on a normal-diet for 3 days, low-salt diet for 7 days, then a high-salt diet for 7 days and a high-salt diet with potassium supplementation for another 7 days. Thirteen single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) in the uromodulin gene were genotyped on the MassARRAY platform. 【Results】 BP levels decreased from the baseline to low-salt diet, increased from low-salt to high-salt diet, and decreased again from the high-salt diet to the high-salt plus potassium supplementation intervention. SNPs rs77875418 and rs4997081 of the uromodulin gene were significantly associated with diastolic BP(DBP) and mean arterial pressure(MAP) responses to high-salt diet. In addition, SNPs rs77875418, rs79245268, rs4293393, rs6497476, rs4997081, rs13333226, and rs12917707 were significantly associated with systolic BP(SBP), DBP, and MAP responses to high-salt diet with potassium supplementation. 【Conclusion】 Genetic variants in uromodulin gene are significantly associated with BP responses to sodium and potassium supplementation, suggesting that uromodulin may be mechanistically involved in BP sodium-sensitivity and potassium-sensitivity.
7.Associations of genetic variants in M3 receptor with blood pressure responses to salt and potassium intake
Xi ZHANG ; Guilin HU ; Zejiaxin NIU ; Mingfei DU ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Lan WANG ; Chao CHU ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Qiong MA ; Dan WANG ; Keke WANG ; Hao JIA ; Chen CHEN ; Yu YAN ; Yue SUN ; Tongshuai GUO ; Jie ZHANG ; Weihua GAO ; Ruichen YAN ; Ke GAO ; Wenjing LUO ; Jianjun MU ; Yang WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(1):46-54
【Objective】 M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor(M3 receptor), encoded by CHRM3 gene, is widely distributed in the cardiovascular system and plays an important role in cardiac regulation. The aim of this study was to assess the association of genetic variants in M3 receptor with blood pressure(BP) responses to controlled dietary sodium and potassium interventions. 【Methods】 A total of 333 subjects from 124 families were recruited from the rural areas of northern China. After a three-day baseline observation, they were sequentially on a seven-day low-salt diet, a seven-day high-salt diet, and a seven-day high-salt diet plus potassium supplementation. Thirteen CHRM3 single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) were selected for analysis. 【Results】 SNP rs10802811 of the CHRM3 was significantly associated with diastolic BP(DBP) and mean arterial pressure(MAP) responses to both low-salt and high-salt diets while SNPs rs6429147, rs373288072, rs114677844 and rs663148 showed significant associations with systolic BP(SBP) and MAP responses to high-salt diet. In addition, SNP rs6692904 was significantly associated with SBP, DBP and MAP responses to high-salt diet with potassium supplementation. 【Conclusion】 Genetic variants in M3 receptor are significantly associated with BP responses to sodium and potassium intervention, suggesting that M3 receptor may be mechanistically involved in BP salt and potassium sensitivity.
8.Association of genetic variants in renalase with blood pressure responses to salt and potassium intake
Yang WANG ; Yue SUN ; Guilin HU ; Ting ZOU ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Mingfei DU ; Haowei ZHOU ; Hao JIA ; Dan WANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Chen CHEN ; Jiawen HU ; Qiong MA ; Yue YUAN ; Yueyuan LIAO ; Keke WANG ; Yu YAN ; Xi ZHANG ; Zejiaxin NIU ; Yongjuan GUAN ; Ruichen YAN ; Ke GAO ; Min LI ; Jianjun MU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2021;42(3):392-397
【Objective】 Based on our previously established salt-sensitive hypertension cohort, we conducted chronic salt loading and potassium supplementation interventions, aiming to examine the association between genetic variants in renalase and blood pressure (BP) responses to dietary interventions of salt and potassium intake. 【Methods】 In 2004, 514 subjects from 126 families were recruited in Shaanxi Province to establish the salt-sensitive hypertension study cohort. Among them, 334 non-parent subjects were selected and sequentially maintained on a low-salt diet for 7 days, then a high-salt diet for 7 days and a high-salt diet with potassium supplementation for another 7 days. Ten single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the renalase gene were genotyped on the MassARRAY platform. 【Results】 SNP rs2576178 of the renalasegene was significantly associated with systolic BP (SBP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP) responses to low-salt intervention (SBP: β=-2.730, P<0.05; MAP: β=-1.718, P<0.05). In addition, SNP rs12356177 was significantly associated with diastolic BP response to low-salt diet (β=-1.608, P<0.05). However, we did not find any association for the renalase SNPs with BP response to high-salt diet with potassium supplementation reached nominal statistical significance. 【Conclusion】 Genetic variants in renalase gene are significantly associated with BP response to low-salt diet, suggesting that renalase may be mechanistically involved in BP salt-sensitivity.