2.High frequency ultrasonic imaging of the dorsal Lisfrancligament in the adults
Peijin CHEN ; Maimaitiming MAYINUER ; Xia HOU ; Aihong ZHANG ; Chunhong LIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(24):3609-3614
BACKGROUND:As a novel noninvasive method, high frequency ultrasound has been used for the detection of skeletal muscle widely. OBJECTIVE:To detect the thickness of the dorsalLisfrancligament between the first (medial) cuneiform (C1) and second metatarsal (M2) using high frequency ultrasound to evaluate the feasibility and clinical application value of high frequency ultrasound for the detection of theLisfrancjoint. METHODS:Both feet of 100 healthy volunteers were included and the thickness of dorsalLisfranc ligament and the distance between C1 and M2wereexamined using high frequency ultrasound. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The display rate of high frequency ultrasound for the dorsalLisfranc ligament in the 100 healthy volunteers was 100%. There was no significant difference in the thickness of the dorsalLisfrancligament between both feet or sexes in adults(P> 0.05); as did the distance between C1 and M2 (P> 0.05). These findings suggest that visual dorsalLisfrancligament is detected by high frequency ultrasound. The measurement of the distance between C1 and M2by high frequency ultrasound may be a feasible, noninvasive, low-cost, and early diagnostic method forLisfrancinjuries.
3.Comparison of the auto-negative pressure generation renal biopsy device with Bard biopsy device in renal biopsy in the elderly
Peijin BAI ; Yong ZHANG ; Qiang LIN ; Guoqing YU ; Junxia LI ; Jian CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2014;33(12):1327-1329
Objective To compare the efficacy and complications between an auto negative pressure generation biopsy device and Bard biopsy device in renal biopsy in the elderly.Methods A total of 282 patients in our department received renal biopsies with auto negative pressure generation biopsy device (n=159) versus Bard device (n=123).The quality of tissue biopsy specimen and postoperative complications were analyzed retrospectively.Results There were no significant differences in the success rate,incidences of perirenal hematoma and gross hematuria between the two groups (96.9% vs.95.1%,29.6% vs.30.1%,1.9% vs.1.6%,P>0.05).While the average number of glomeruli,the average length and width of kidney tissue specimen were much more,longer or wider by the auto negative pressure generation renal biopsy device than by the Bard device [(17.9± 11.5) vs.(12.6±9.9),(11.5±5.0)mm vs.(7.8±3.0) mm,(1.0±0.2) mm vs.(0.8±0.4) mm,respectively,all P<0.05].Conclusions There are no significant differences in the success rate and postoperative complications between auto-negative pressure generation renal biopsy device and Bard device.The auto negative pressure generation renal biopsy device has the advantage in obtaining more renal tissue,with the same effectiveness and safety as the Bard device.
4.Development of multifunctional anorectal therapeutic apparatus
Jianling MU ; Zhaoxin MU ; Zhendong LIU ; Junrong CHEN ; Peijin ZHAO ; Peilan ZHANG
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 1989;0(03):-
This article introduces the structure, principle and characteristics of a new anorectal therapeutic apparatus. The adoption of new technologies, new components and new materials lays the foundation for the compatibility for electric energy, magnetic energy and thermal energy as well as the safety and comfortability of the intracavitary electrode. The intracavitary electrode possesses the functions of electrotherapy, thermotherapy, magnetotherapy and massage, and thus can be applied to the physical therapies of colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and prostatitis. The apparatus has such advantages as reliable curative effects, no toxic and side effects, simple manipulations, low cost, etc, and thus should be popularized.
5.Effect of intensive atorvastatin therapy on blood glucose in acute coronary syndrome patients
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2018;20(5):491-494
Objective To study the effect of intensive atorvastatin therapy on blood glucose in ACS patients.Methods Two hundred ACS patients were divided into control group (n=100) and intensive atorvastatin therapy group (n=100).The patients in both groups underwent secondary preventive treatment of CHD.The patients in control group were treated with 20 mg oral atorvastatin before going to bed and those in intensive atorvastatin therapy group were treated with 40mg oral atorvastatin.The patients were followed up for 6 months,during which their serum levels of FPG,HbA1c,TC,TG,LDL-C and HDL-C were measured before and after treatment.Results The serum levels of HDL-C were significantly higher while those of TC,TG and LDL-C were significantly lower in control group after treatment than before treatment (P<0.01).The serum levels of HDL-C,FPG and HbA1c were significantly higher while those of TC,TG and LDL-C were significantly lower in intensive atorvastatin therapy group after treatment than before treatment(P<0.05,P<0.01).The serum levels of HDL-C,FPG and HbA1c were significantly higher while those of TC and LDL-C were significantly lower in intensive atorvastatin therapy group after treatment than before treatment (1.48±0.39 mmol/L vs 1.36±0.20 mmol/L,P<0.05;5.71±0.67 mmol/L vs 5.21±0.53 mmol/L,P<0.01;5.44%±0.75% vs 5.19%±0.31%,P<0.01).Conclusion Intensive statin therapy can effectively reduce the serum lipid level,elevate the serum FPG level,and increase the risk of diabetes in ACS patients.
6.Red cell distribution width predicts the severity of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction in patients
Jianfeng WANG ; Peijin CHEN ; Guokai ZHANG ; Yang SHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2021;28(9):1281-1285
Objective:To analyze the relationship between red cell distribution width (RDW) and disease severity in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction.Methods:Seventy patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction who received treatment in Chaozhou People's Hospital from June 2019 to June 2020 were included in the observation group. An additional 70 patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction who concurrently received treatment in the same hospital were included in the control group. All patients underwent electrocardiography and blood biochemical index examination. RDW was compared between the observation and control groups. The relationship between RDW and the severity of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction was analyzed.Results:RDW in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [(14.60 ± 1.00) % vs. (13.06 ± 1.70) %, t = 5.884, P = 0.012). The detection rate of coronary artery thrombosis in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group [70.00% (49/70) vs. 50.00% (35/70), χ2 = 7.563, P = 0.002]. In the observation group, the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve plotted taking RDW as the variable was 0.649 (95% CI 0.546-0.753, P = 0.006). When the critical value of RDW was 14%, the sensitivity and specificity of RDW in the prediction of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction were 73% and 59% respectively. RDW was positively correlated with cardiac troponin I level ( r = 0.19, P = 0.006). Conclusion:In patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction, the increase in RDW is related to myocardial injury and the increase in cardiac troponin I level. RDW can be used as an effective index to predict the severity of non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
7. The prevalence of snoring and its association with academic performance among school-aged children in Beijing
Jun TAI ; Zhifei XU ; Xiaodan LI ; Jiangnan DU ; Guixiang WANG ; Jun MA ; Peijin HU ; Xiaoyan YAN ; Jie ZHANG ; Yamei ZHANG ; Yuanhu LIU ; Jing ZHAO ; Li ZHENG ; Jun CHEN ; Xin NI
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2018;52(7):697-702
Objective:
To investigate the snoring status of school-aged children in Beijing and explore the association of snoring and academic performance.
Methods:
A total of 7 925 children aged from 6 to 14 were selected from 15 primary and middle schools at 7 districts (Xicheng, Chaoyang, Changping, Shunyi, Fangshan, Huairou and Mentougou) in Beijing in 2015, using multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling method. The recruited children were asked to complete the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and a questionnaire related to sleep behavior. The multiplelogistic regression was used to analyze the association of snoring and academic performance.
Results:
A total of 794 (12.44%) children showed a decline in academic performance among 6 383 eligible respondentsfor data analysis. 580 (9.08%) children with snoring was identified, of which 333 and 247 were in frequency of 1-2 times per week and frequency of ≥3 times per week, respectively; 357, 170 and 53 were in snoring grade Ⅰ, grade Ⅱ and grade Ⅲ, respectively. Compared with the children without snoring, the
8. The prevalence of snoring and its related family factors of children from 3 to 14 years old in Beijing
Xin ZHANG ; Xiaodan LI ; Guoshuang FENG ; Zhifei XU ; Jiangnan DU ; Guixiang WANG ; Jun MA ; Peijin HU ; Xiaoyan YAN ; Jie ZHANG ; Yamei ZHANG ; Yuanhu LIU ; Jing ZHAO ; Li ZHENG ; Jun CHEN ; Jun TAI ; Xin NI
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2019;54(12):902-906
Objective:
To investigate the snoring status and related family factors of children from 3 to 14 years old in Beijing.
Methods:
From May to July, 2015, data of children from 3 to 14 years old were obtained from a status survey from 7 districts(Xicheng, Chaoyang, Changping, Shunyi, Fangshan, Huairou and Mentougou) in Beijing. A total of 11 420 children from 25 primary and middle schools were randomly selected. Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and a self-administered questionnaire were carried out for the adopted children. Self-administered questionnaire included the snoring related family factors. Logistic regression was used to estimate the odd ratio(OR) with 95% confidence intervals for variables.
Results:
A total of 9 198 children meet the inclusion criteria and are analyzed in the study, of whom 901 (9.80%) were found with snoring behavior. The incidence of boys is higher than girls. Obese children take higher risk of snoring. Compared with younger children (≤6 years old), older children (≥12 years old) have a significantly lower risk of snoring (
9. Analysis of sleep quality and related factors among children in Beijing
Hongbin LI ; Jun TAI ; Guoshuang FENG ; Xiaodan LI ; Jiangnan DU ; Guixiang WANG ; Zhifei XU ; Jun MA ; Peijin HU ; Xiaoyan YAN ; Jie ZHANG ; Yamei ZHANG ; Yuanhu LIU ; Jing ZHAO ; Li ZHENG ; Jun CHEN ; Wentong GE ; Xin NI
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2019;54(6):416-420
Objective:
To investigate the sleep quality of children in Beijing and to analyze the related factors.
Methods:
The data were collected from the survey of 3-14 years old children in 7 urban districts of Beijing in 2015. By using multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling method, 26 kindergartens and primary and secondary schools in 7 districts and counties, including Xicheng, Chaoyang, Changping, Shunyi, Fangshan, Huairou and Mentougou, were randomly selected, with a total of 11 420 children. Children′s sleep status was investigated with Children′s Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ), and the proportion of children with sleep quality problems when the PSQ score was greater than 7. Various sleep related factors were investigated with self-made questionnaire. A multilevel model was used to analyze the relationship between PSQ score and related factors.
Results:
The average PSQ score of the children was 3.60±2.69. The proportion of children with sleep quality problems was 8.87%(816/9 198). Multilevel model analysis showed that the younger the children, the higher the PSQ score (<6 years old