1.Clinical Study on the Treatment of Subluxation of the Small Joint of the Cervical Vertebrae by Acupuncture plus Tuina
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2004;2(5):36-38
To observe the clinical therapeutic effect of the subluxation of the small joints of the cervical vertebrae by acupuncture plus Tuina, 178 subjects were divided randomly into acupuncture group, Tuina group and acupuncture plus Tuina group to receive the corresponding treatment. The cure rate in acupuncture plus Tuina was 68.8%, which is higher than that in acupuncture group (27.8%) and that in Tuina group(28.6%), and the statistical management showed significant differences. Acupuncture combined with Tuina could enhance the therapeutic effect in the treatment of the subluxation of the small joints of the cervical vertebrae.
2.Behavioral problems and interventions in child with asthma
Yuanyuan KONG ; Yong HU ; Mingming SUN
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2001;10(3):186-188
objective To investigate the differences in behaviors between asthmatic and nonasthmatic children , and to evaluate the psychological interventions. Method Behaviors were investigated in the 84 children with asthma and 84 healthy children, After psychological interventions of 3~4 months, the effects were evaluated in 18 asthmatic children. Results Behavioral problems were more prevalent in asthmatics than nonasthmatics,behavioral problems were different in asthmatic children of different severity and gender,psychological interventions as well as drug therapy have beneficial effects on controling of asthmatic symptoms. Conclusions Asthma contributes to the development of behavioral problems,Psychological intervention in child with asthma has many positive effects on controling the symptom and miniming the bad behaviors.
3.Analysis of pulmonary function characteristics for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome in the elderly males
Mingming PAN ; Hongsheng ZHANG ; Tieying SUN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2017;36(2):146-150
Objectives To investigate the incidence rate of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overlap syndrome(ACOS)in elderly male patients with stable COPD by following-up,and to explore the characteristics and clinical significance of pulmonary function for ACOS.Methods According to GOLD and Spain's guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of COPD,we screened ACOS patients in 299 elderly male patients with stable COPD by following up in Beijing Hospital between 2003 and 2014.All patients were divided into 2 groups of 51 ACOS patients and 248 non-ACOS patients with COPD.All patients underwent pulmonary function tests and bronchial dilation test in the stable condition.The differences in pulmonary functions were compared between stable ACOS patients and non-ACOS patients with COPD.Results Among 299 elderly male patients with stable COPD,ACOS patients accounted for 17.1 % (51/299).Compared with nonACOS patients with stable COPD,ACOS patients had significantly lower baseline values in forced expiratory volume in 1 seconds(FEV1) [(61.0 ± 14.5) % pred vs.(74.4 ± 20.0) % pred],in forced expiratory volume in 3 seconds(FEV3) [(71.6± 14.3)% pred vs.(82.7± 19.6)% pred]and in forced vital capacity(FVC) [(84.6 ± 16.4)% pred vs.(93.8 ± 20.6)% pred],and also had significantly higher values in residual volume(RV)[(139.4±55.8)% pred vs.(118.8±46.6)% pred]and in RV/total lung capacity(TLC) [(52.7±10.7)% pred vs.(48.1±10.9)% pred],all P<0.05.After bronchodilation test,there was no significant difference in FEV1,FEV3 and FVC between the two groups(all P>0.05).Patients with stable ACOS had lower value in forced expiratory flow rat (FEF25%±75%)than those with non-ACOS in baseline [FEF25%-75% % pred(26.8± 11.5) % vs.(36.1 ±17.5) % (P<0.05)],and the improvement of small airway function was significantly better in ACOS patients than in non-ACOS patients after bronchodilation test (P<0.05).Conclusions ACOS is very common in the elderly patients with COPD,stable ACOS patients have lower time vital capacity as compared with non-ACOS patients with stable COPD.But after bronchodilation test,the two groups have similar ventilation function,and the small airway function in ACOS patients improves more significantly.The ACOS patients have unique characteristics of pulmonary functions and suitable treatment may improve the prognosis.
4.Qualitative research on working stress source of nurse anesthetists and its coping measures
Yayun ZHANG ; Mingming WANG ; Zheng SUN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(20):1579-1582
Objective To understand the working stress source of nurse anesthetists and its coping measures. Methods The semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted in 11 nurse anesthetists from 4 hospitals. The collected data were analyzed and concluded by using Colaizzi’s seven step method of phenomenological analysis. Results Four themes were extracted and a series of sub-themes, including work environment, work characteristics and nature, confusion of career prospects and coping styles. Conclusions Managers should pay close attention to anesthesia care. The laws and policy of the qualifications standards for nurse anesthetists should be made, which can reduce the stress of nurse anesthetists including healthy and harmonious working environment, a professional training system of nurse anesthetists and career planning. So that we can improve the professionalism of nurse anesthetists.
5.Behavioral Problems and Quality of Life in Children with Asthma
Yuanyuan KONG ; Yong HU ; Mingming SUN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology 2001;0(03):-
Objective:To explore differences in beha viors and quality of life between asthmatic and non-asthmatic children . Methods:Be haviors and quality of life were assessed in the 84 children with asthma and healthy children,4-11 years of age .Results :Behavioral problems were more prevalent in asthmatics than non-asthmatics.The major beha vior al problems in children with asthma were recession, physical complaints,anxiety/ de pression,and social intercourse.The children with asthma were less satisfact ory than healthy children with respect to quality of life especially on anxiety,depressi on and somatic feelings.Conclusion:Asthma contribut es to the developmen t of behavioral problem and adversely affects the children's quality of life.
6.Analysis on status of nursing research papers distribution from grade three and first-class hospitals in Henan province from the year of 1994 to 2014
Mingming SUN ; Yan ZHANG ; Wumei SUN ; Wenqian BIE ; Jiange ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(28):2111-2114
Objective To describe the status of publication papers on nursing of 47 grade three and first-class hospitals in Henan province from the year of 1991 to 2014 and provide valuable reference basis for the relevant departments to make policy. Methods The methods of literature metrology was used to analyze the amount, journals, key words distribution and other information of the 12 422 articles with the keyword 'nursing', which were included by China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Wanfang data, VIP database. Results The number of published articles of the investigated units was in the upward trend on the whole. But the number of annual published articles on the core periodicals was significantly lower than the total. The articles were mainly distributed on 3 nursing core journals, 5 non-nursing journals of Henan province, which were mostly for regional academic exchanges. 11 key words of nursing articles of Henan were the same as the nation but different for the sequence. Conclusions The grade three and first-class hospitals in Henan are in urgent need of the construction of systematic and standardized scientific research training system. The channel for the exchange of nursing academic needs to be widen. Clinical nursing research should be paid more attention to the characteristic field.
7.Clinical features and gene mutations in a Chinese family with choroideremia
Qingfeng MENG ; Qing SUN ; Mingming YANG ; Yan TENG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2017;33(1):48-51
Objective To observe the clinical features, phenotypes and genotypes in a Chinese family with choroideremia (CHM). Methods A Chinese four-generation family (15 members) with CHM, including 5 patients (4 males/1 female), 2 female carriers and 8 healthy members, was enrolled in this study. Initially all family members underwent best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), indirect ophthalmoscopy, fundus fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), visual field and full view electroretinogram (ERG). BCVA was followed up for 3 years. Venous blood samples were collected, and all of the 15 coding exons and flanking intron regions were amplified in the proband by polymerase chain reaction followed by direct sequencing. Protein structure was modeled based on the protein data bank and mutations in DeepView v4.0.1 to predict the effect of the mutations. A total of 180 healthy volunteers were enrolled as control group to matching CHM gene sequences. Results The visual acuity (VA) of 3/4 adult male patients began to decrease at less than 10, 10 and 30 years old, the average BCVA was 0.43. There were characteristic signs and symptoms of CHM including narrow visual field, extinguished rod and cone response in ERG, disappeared junction line and intermediate line of photoreceptor inner segment/outer segment on OCT. After 3 years, the mean BCVA decreased to 0.11. The BCVA of one young male patient was 1.0 in both eyes with minor changes fundus and visual field. The VA of the female patient began to decrease at 50 years old, her BCVA of two eyes were 0.5 and 0.25, respectively. The fundus changes were typical of CHM, with relative scotomas in the peripheral visual field of OD, and big scotomas in the OS. After 3 years, her mean BCVA decreased to 0.2. Of 2 female carriers, one had minor fundus changes (patches of pigmentary deposits, atrophy spots of retinal pigment epithelium cells), and the other was normal. A novel heterozygous c.1837G>A mutation in exon 15 of CHM was detected in the proband, which resulted in the substitution of serine by proline at codon 613 (p.D613N). Based on molecular modeling, the misfolded protein caused by the mutation might destabilize the structure of the helix that potentially could affect the global stability of the Rep-1 protein. Conclusions A novel c.1837G>A (p.D613N) mutation may be the causative mutation for CHM in this family. Female CHM carriers may have some signs and symptoms.
8.Influence of cationic cyclopeptide on microstructure and permeability of Caco-2 cell membrane.
Xiaohui LI ; Mingming CHANG ; Qing WANG ; Yuming SUN ; Yang LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(7):1062-8
The microstructure of cationic cyclopeptide (TD-34) treated Caco-2 cell membrane was observed, and we discussed the relationship between membrane structure and insulin transmembrane permeability. Atomic force microscope (AFM) was used to observe living cell membrane in air condition and tapping mode. Results showed that the surface of Caco-2 cell membrane treated with TD-34 lost its smoothness and nearly doubled its roughness. Apparent permeability coefficients (P(app)) of insulin in Caco-2 cell monolayers increased 2.5 times. In conclusion, AFM can be used to observe microstructure of cationic cyclopeptide treated cell membrane and cationic cyclopeptide enhanced insulin delivery across Caco-2 cell membrane by increasing membrane fluidity.
9.Effectiveness of physical exercise on health-related quality of life and psychological outcomes in breast cancer patients: a meta analysis
Libin GU ; Mingming YU ; Deguo XU ; Zhiling SUN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2012;(36):58-62
Objective To evaluate the effect of physical exercise on health-related quality of life (HRQol),fatigue,depression,anxiety and body-image in breast cancer patients.Methods The Cochrane Library,Pubmed,EMBASE,CINAHL,Psycinfo,SportDiscus,CNKI and CBMdisc were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from 2002 to 2011 which mentioned the physical exercise to breast cancer patients.The quality of the RCTs was appraised and the data were extracted.Results In total,16 RCTs were included.Statistically significant results were found for the effect of physical exercise on HRQol,fatigue,depression,anxiety and body-image.The presence of publication bias was explored and no publication bias was detected.Sensitivity analysis were also performed and there were no significant differences with the former results.Conclusions The results indicated that physical exercise improve HRQol and psychological outcomes in breast cancer patients.Breast cancer patients should be taught to do some moderate exercises as part of their lives to promote rehabilitation.
10.Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia in a patient aged 80 years: a case report and review of the literature
Mingming PAN ; Yanfei GUO ; Fang FANG ; Tieying SUN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2015;34(9):966-971
Objective To explore the characteristics of clinical features,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis in acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP) patients.Methods We described an 80-year-old woman who was diagnosed with AFOP and got better after treatment with glucocorticoids.Clinical data of 51 patients which have been published in literatures in China and abroad were retrospectively analyzed.The differences in characteristics of clinical features were compared between the elderly and non-elderly patients.Results The case reported herein,who was a 80-year-old female with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA),presented with fever,dry cough and progressive dyspnea.Chest CT scan showed bilateral multiple patchy consolidation.CT-guided needle aspiration was performed and the pathological examination finding was consistent with AFOP.The patient was treated with oral methylprednisolone and experienced a significant improvement in symptoms and imaging manifestations.But she presented with deterioration with relapsing clinical symptoms when she discontinued corticosteroid treatment by herself,and the clinical symptoms were improved by retreatment.Clinical data of 51 reported cases with AFOP including 27 males and 24 females aged 38 d to 80 years were enrolled and analyzed in the study.Patients aged 60 years and over accounted for 47.1% (24 cases).No risk or predisposing factor was found in most of cases.Autoimmune diseases were the most common combined diseases in AFOP patients.The top three symptoms were dyspnea (80.4%,41 cases),cough (64.7%,33 cases) and fever (52.9%,27 cases).The incidence of dyspnea was lower in elderly patients than in non-elderly patients [66.7% (16/24) vs.92.6% (25/27),P<0.05],and ground glass opacity in the chest image was also less in elderly patients than in non-elderly patients (P<0.05).15 patients (29.4%) got definitive diagnosis by minimally invasive procedures including percutaneous lung puncture biopsy or transbronchial lung biopsy.Corticosteroids were the main drug treatment,and 39 cases (76.5 %) received antibacterial drugs.The mortality rate of AFOP was 37.3% (15 cases).The average time from symptom onset to final diagnosis was shorter in dead cases than in recovered patients (19 days vs.40 days,P<0.05).The rate of using mechanical ventilation was higher in dead cases than in recovered patients [57.9 % (11/19) vs.9.4% (3/32),P<0.05].Conclusions There are no specific clinical and imaging features in AFOP,which is easily misdiagnosed as infectious diseases.AFOP is more common in elderly patients.Dyspnea and other symptoms can easily be ignored,and minimally invasive biopsy and pathological examination findings is helpful for diagnosis.The mortality rate of AFOP is high,and insufficient course of therapy is associated with the increased risk of AFOP relapse.Rapid progression of disease and the invasive mechanical ventilation predispose poor outcomes.