1.Role of immunoglobulin in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with fungal infection
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(5):281-283
Objective To explore the clinical effect of intravenous immunoglobulin(IVIG)on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)and fungal infection.Methods Seventy-two COPD patients with fungal infection were randomly and equally divided into conventional and intervention group.Patients in conventional group were treated with common schedule for COPD plus antifungal agents;patients in intervention group received 1 0 g/d IVIG besides routine therapy.Length of hospital stay and prognosis were recorded,and therapeutic effectiveness were evaluated. Results The effectiveness rate of intervention group was significantly higher than that of conventional group ([88.89%,32/36]vs [66.67%,24/36]);the average length of hospital stay was significantly shorter than conven-tional group ([12.62±7.51]d vs [20.81±6.92]d),and mortality was lower than conventional group ([5.56%, 2/36]vs [22.22%,8/36]),the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion IVIG for treating COPD with invasive pulmonary fungal infection can improve therapeutic efficacy,shorten length of hospital stay and decrease mortality rate.
2.Application of Bedside Cranial Soft Channel Drainage in Intracranial Hematoma
Modern Hospital 2016;16(10):1437-1438
Objective To investigate the application effect of drainage of intracranial hematoma in bedside skull soft channel.Methods In the hospital in October 2014 to 2015 years 5 months in the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial he-matoma in patients with selected 20 cases as the research object and the principles were randomly divided into 2 groups, and the observation group ( n=10) the application of bedside cranial awl soft channel drainage in the treatment of , control group (n=10) application of conventional drilling drainage treatment .Two groups patients therapeutic effect and complications in-cidence were compared .Results To observe the surgical treatment group the total effective rate was 90.0%, and complica-tion rate was 10.0%;Observation group , operation treatment , the total effective rate is 60.0%, and complication rate was 40.0%.Two groups of patients with surgical treatment of total efficiency and complication rates between the groups compared with statistical difference (P<0.05).Conclusion The application of bedside cone cranial soft passage drainage in intracra-nial hematoma is effective , can significantly improve the postoperative cognitive function and muscle strength , improve the a-bility to take care of themselves , and less complications .
3.Medical image processing based on wavelet characteristics and edge blur detection.
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2014;31(3):493-498
To solve the problems of noise interference and edge signal weakness for the existing medical image, we used two-dimensional wavelet transform to process medical images. Combined the directivity of the image edges and the correlation of the wavelet coefficients, we proposed a medical image processing algorithm based on wavelet characteristics and edge blur detection. This algorithm improved noise reduction capabilities and the edge effect due to wavelet transformation and edge blur detection. The experimental results showed that directional correlation improved edge based on wavelet transform fuzzy algorithm could effectively reduce the noise signal in the medical image and save the image edge signal. It has the advantage of the high-definition and de-noising ability.
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4.Potential drugs for early Alzheimer's disease:Donanemab injection
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(9):1372-1374
Donanemab is a novel anti-amyloid antibody medication that is primarily used to treat early-stage symptomatic Alzheimer's disease.Clinical investigations have demonstrated that it modulates issues with cognitive function and everyday functioning.Preclinical research has discovered that it reduces amyloid deposition in the hippocampus and cortical layers of the brain.To better comprehend cutting-edge novel medications,this article examines the latest research on donanemab.
5.Location of Coronary Chronic Total Occlusion and Its Correlation with Coronary Collateral
Handong ZHU ; Guoying ZHU ; Haiyan WAN
Journal of Chinese Physician 2000;0(11):-
Objective To study the location of coronary chronic total occlusion and the correlatin between coronary chronic total occlusion and coronary collateral. Methods SPSS was used to analyze the general clinical and coronary angiographic data of 113 patients with coronary bypass surgery performed. Results There were 61 patients with coronary chronic total occlusion. 71 sites of coronary chronic total occlusions were observed by coronary angiography, of which, one was located in left main coronary artery (0 9%), 17 in proximal left anterior descending artery (15 0%) , 9 in middle left anterior descending artery (8 0%), 3 in distal left anterior descending artery (2 7%), 5 in proximal left circumflex artery (4 4%), 6 in middle left circumflex artery (5 3%), 3 in distal left circumflex artery (2 7%), 9 in proximal right coronary artery (8 0% ), 10 in middle right coronary artery (8 8% ) and 8 in distal right coronary artery (7 1% ). There were 72 patients with coronary collateral. The coefficient of correlation between collateral and coronary chronic total occlusion was 0 707 (P=0 000 ).Conclusions Coronary chronic total occlusion is frequently located in proximal, middle left anterior descending artery and right coronary artery. There is significantly positive correlation between collateral and coronary chronic total occlusion.
6.A case of swallowing disorder following radiotherapy on nasopharynx cancer.
Ping WAN ; Xuhui CHEN ; Lequn ZHU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2012;26(7):331-332
To explore how to assess objectively the effect of swallowing treatment by a case study of one female patient with nasopharynx cancer after radiotherapy; the swallowing treatment include: dilatation of cricopharyngeal muscle (total 44 times), larynx raising method, tongue base exercises and acupuncture [main aperture:Jin-jin, Yuye(EX-HN12), Lianquan(CV23), Fengchi(GB20), Yamen(GV15), Baihui(GV20)], mainly using the videofluoroscopy to testify curative effect; the results demonstrated the duration of swallowing thick barium (270% w/v) including oral transit time plus pharyngeal transit time shortened 14.3%, distance of larynx raising increased 36.7%, oral and pharyngeal residue reduced 10% compared with that before treatment, all these data totally explained the swallowing function improved a little, but not significantly. The research testify the measuring parameter with videofluoroscopy can be used to assess the swallowing function and curative effect objectively.
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7.Assessing stroke patients with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health core sets
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2009;31(11):748-752
Objective To investigate the functional states of stroke patients using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) core sets for stroke. Methods Fifty in-patients with stroke participated in this study. Twenty-five patients less than one month after a stroke were assigned to the acute group, and another 25 patients with more than one month since their stroke were assigned to the sub-acute and chronic group. All the patients were assessed using the Glasgow coma scale, Rankin grading and the Barthel index. The ICF core set for stroke assessment was also used with both groups. The data was analyzed by using a Chi squared frequency test. Results Rankin grades and Barthel indices were significantly different between the two groups, and the functional states in the acute group were better than those in the sub-acute and chronic group. Some of the items, such as consciousness state, functions of structures adjoining the eyes, hearing, substitutive sound, accessory respiration, temperature regulation and protection function of the skin had no significant difference between the groups. The number of patients suffering from disorders of joint motion, joint stability, muscle endurance and control of voluntary movement was significantly greater in the sub-acute and chronic group than in the acute group. Both groups were influenced to different degrees by most of the environmental factors. Conclusion The ICF core sets correctly indicated joint motion, joint stability, muscle endurance and control of voluntary movement difficulties of stroke patients.
8.Evaluation of the clinical screening and the follow-up for early colorectal cancer by colonoscopy in the elderly
Jun WAN ; Ziqi ZHANG ; Cheng ZHU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2001;0(05):-
Objective To evaluate the importance of clinical screening and follow up by direct colonoscopy for colorectal cancer at an early and curable stage. Methods There were 2 196 elderly people aged between 60 to 89 years. The clinical screening by direct colonoscopy was performed according to the protocol. 1 740 of 2 196(79.2%) patients were followed up every year. Results Fifty two elderly persons were found to be colorectal cancer patients by colonoscopy, with the detectable rate being 2.4%. Nineteen were diagnosed early stage colorectal cancer, accounting for 36.5% of the detected colorectal cancer. Nine among the followed up cases were detected early colorectal cancer, accounting for 45 0% of the detected colorectal cancer. The resectable rate and the 5 year survival rate was 97 7% and 80 9% for colorectal cancer, respectively. 98 9% of the cecum intubation cases was successful. The incidence of complication for colonoscopy was 0 05%. Conclusions By clincal colonscopy screening and follow up study for colorectal cancer and precancerous changes in the elderly, the patients with adenomatoid polyps were early diagnosed and treated, so it raised the detectable rate of early colorectal cancer and the level of grade prevention of colorectal cancer.
9.Complications of esophageal carcinoma treated with intra-cavitary radiotherapy
Shuchai ZHU ; Daoan ZHOU ; Jun WAN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 1995;0(02):-
Purpose: At present ,the local control of esophageal carcinoma have been improved by using intra-cavitary irradiation, but the complications a much more than before. It is necessary to study the real condition of these complications.Materials and Methods: From August 1993 to May 1994,38 patients with esophageal carcinoma were treated with external beam combined with intra-cavitary radiotherapy in our hospital. Conventional radiotherapy was used 200cGy/F,5F/W.When the dose of external beam reached 3800cGy/19F,intra-cavitary radiotherapy was added with the dose of 500cGy/F/W(patient did not receive the external beam at the same day). The total dose of external and intra-cavitary radiotherapy were 5000cGy/25F/5W and 1500cGy/3F/3W at end of the course respectively.Results: ① 68.4%(26/38) patients had esophagitis.②25 patients suffered from the non-carcinoma esophagostenosis, which was related to the length of tumor before treatment, the shade of soft tissue around lesion, the esophagitis, the diameter of esophagus cavitary and stiff of esophagus wall before intracavitary radiotherapy.③10 of 38 cases had non-carcimoma ulcer. All patients had received 1500cGy/3F/3W intracavitary radiotherapy and occured serious esophagitis, 7 of 10 suffered from the non-carcinoma stricture and ulcer before or later.④ 6 of 38 cases had the fistula and 5 patients had been exposed 1500cGy/3F/3W intracavitary radiotherapy.Conclusion: Esophageal carcinoma treated by afterloading techniques may improve the serious obstruction immediately, but it is not sure the long-term survial yet. We also find the increasing serious complications and the decreasing life quality by using this treatment.We suggests that this method only can be used as an auxilliary way with the external beam radiotherapy.
10.Relationship of CPAP pressure titration methods and CPAP compliance
Yi WAN ; Pin DONG ; Jiangcai ZHU
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2006;0(02):-
OBJECTIVE To study the relationship between the methods of CPAP pressure titration (under whole night PSG or by auto-set) and CPAP compliance. METHODS Forty-five patients with serious OSAHS who had been diagnosed in our sleep lab between 2001 and 2004 and were willing to try CPAP treatment were enrolled. They were divided into A and B group according to their wills: pressure titration under whole night PSG in lab (group A) or by auto-set in their families (group B). After pressure titration, patients and their families were educated for the knowledge of CPAP treatment in OSAHS patients. Questionnaires about QOL before CPAP treatment and half year later were carried out on the phone. The decreased score was used to evaluate the effect of CPAP treatment. The hours of per day using machine were used to evaluate the compliance of CPAP. RESULTS Group A and group B got the similar decreased score (14 VS 14.3) , compliance (4.91h VS 4.97h) and adherence (85.7 % VS 88 %) . CONCLUSION OSAHS patients under go pressure titration either in lab with PSG or in their home with auto-set have the same effect and same compliance of CPAP treatment. That means the simple auto-titration can substitute the traditional titration under whole night in lab.