1.The Vocational Morality Research in surgical Nursing Teaching
Chinese Medical Ethics 1994;0(05):-
It is an effective strategy to develop the student nurses'vocational morality with the method of combining major courses teaching and vocational moral lessons.The two items have the foundation and roomage for combination.In the teaching process of surgical nursing,good education effects on major knowledge as well as vocational morals could be obtained by educating the students with Nightingale's spirit,famous doctors'manners,Maxist philosophy thoughts and moral principles.
2.The Status Quo and Reform of Humanities Education for Vocational Nursing Students
Chinese Medical Ethics 1995;0(03):-
Objective:To investigate the evaluation,recommendations of humanities education among vocational nursing students in order to deepen the reform of vocational nursing education and teaching,and provide reference for strengthening humanities education.Methods:The senior and sophomore students are enrolled in the investigation because they are either becoming graduates or intern nurses into clinical practice.A self-designed questionnaire survey is carried out on their recognition and attitude towards humanities curriculum,the setting up of humanities curriculum,and college humanities education.Results:95.65 percent of vocational nursing students considered it necessary to set up humanities and social sciences courses,since humanities courses play an important role in setting up a good professional ethics of nursing,expanding their knowledge horizon,enhancing their sense of social responsibility,fostering interpersonal communication skills,shaping a sounder personality.However,current teaching faculty and humanities curriculum are not satisfying with a low satisfaction degree of 4.35 percent.Conclusion:The current quality of humanities education for nursing majors is far from satisfaction,and timely reforms are in need to promote its further development.
3.The value of using iodine maps in distinguishing the benign and malignant thyroid nodule with dual-source CT by dual energy
Jiayi LIU ; Xiaofeng DOU ; Jun ZHANG ; Weizhong TIAN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2015;31(4):333-336
Objective To investigate the clinical application of iodine-enhanced image of dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) in distinguishing benign and malignant thyroid nodules.Methods Thirty patients with thyroid nodules underwent DSCT imaging with dual-source computed tomography.All thyroid nodules were confirmed by operation or biopsy.Iodine concentration in the thyroid nodule and normal thyroid tissue were calculated and not enhanced.A receiver operator characteristic curve in SPSS software was utilized to select critical value of optimum sensitivity and specificity.The data were retrospectively analyzed.Results There were 30 patients with 40 thyroid nodules (17 malignant nodules,23 benign nodules).The range of iodine concentration in malignant nodules was -2.4-0.9 mg/ml(median-0.5 mg/ml),and that in normal thyroid tissue was-0.9-2.2 mg/ml (median 0.7 mg/ml).The range of iodine concentration in benign nodules was 1.5-4.4 mg/ml(median 2.4 mg/ml),and that in normal thyroid tissue was 1.5-4.3 mg/ml (median 2.6 mg/ml).Among them,the iodine concentration in the solid part of benign nodules was significantly higher than that in malignant nodules,the difference was statistically significant(Z=-3.23,P=0.21).When critical value was 0.15 mg/ml,sensitivity was 82.40%,specificity was 81.00%.Conclusion Iodine-enhanced images with DSCT in non-enhanced weighted images may be an implement tool for differential diagnosis of benign and malignant nodules of the thyroid gland.
4.Multi-slice Spiral CT in Diagnosis of the Foreign Body of Trachea or Bronchus in Children
Bo ZHANG ; Aiqiang SHEN ; Hongbin WANG ; Xiuping WANG ; Weizhong TIAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 1996;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of multi-slice spiral CT(MSCT)for foreign body of trachea or bronchus in children.Methods Twenty cases suspected foreign body were examined with MSCT.The post-processing reconstruction included multiple planar reconstruction(MPR),CT virtual bronchoscopy(CTVB),shaded surface display(SSD),minimum intensity projection(MinIP),and volume rendering(VR).Results The foreign bodies located at trachea in 1 case and at bronchia in 19 cases.The foreign bodies included 18 fragments of peanut and melon seeds,one shrimp and one plastic-tube.All cases were confirmed by fiberoptic bronchoscopy or course of diseases.The position and form of foreign bodies,as well as the relationship between foreign bodies and bronchial muous membrane could be showed by MPR,CTVB,SSD,MinIP and VR.Conclusion MSCT scanning is a significant noninvasive and sensitive diagnostic technique in detecting the foreign body in trachea or bronchus.
5.Voxel-based morphometry on brain structures in Parkinson’s disease patients with mild cognitive impairment
Jianguo XIA ; Weizhong TIAN ; Jinhua CHEN ; Ji ZHANG ; Ning WANG ; Ying LIU ; Lu WANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(2):173-177
Objective To investigate the abnormal region of gray matter and distribution in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD),and explore the brain structural changes closely related to mild cognitive impairment(MCI).Methods 20 cases of PD-MCI, 1 7 cases of PD-nMCI and 20 normal controls (NC)were examined by 3D-T1 WI brain volume sequence.The data of three groups were analyzed using voxel-based morphometry(VBM)based on SPM8 to generate gray matter map.Results Compared to NC,decreased gray matter volume in PD-nMCI was observed in the right temporal lobe,including the middle temporal gyrus,inferior temporal gyrus,and right fusiform gyrus,uncus and left superior temporal gyrus.Compared to PD-nMCI,decreased gray matter volume in PD-MCI was observed in the bilateral midfrontal gyrus,inferior frontal gyrus,left precentral gyrus,right midtemporal gyrus,superior temporal gyrus,bilateral insular,and right cuneus,lingual gyrus,posterior cingutate.Conclusion Decreased gray volume in PD-nMCI is mainly located in the right temporal lobe and right uncus.With occurrence of MCI,abnormal brain regions are gradually extended.Gray matter atrophy in the bilateral midfrontal gyrus,inferior frontal gyrus,and left precentral gyrus are related to the MCI.
6.Preliminary study of brain gray matter in mild cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease
Weizhong TIAN ; Jianguo XIA ; Ji ZHANG ; Juan WANG ; Lemin TANG ; Hongmei GU ; Huanxin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;32(12):1285-1288
Objective To analyze the abnormal region of gray matter and its distribution characteristics in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI),and to investigate the structural brain changes which closely related to mild cognitive impairment.Methods 27 PD patients were examined by T1WI three-dimensional brain volume (3D-fast spoiled gradient echo,3D-FSPGR) sequence,and were divided into 2 groups:PD patients with mild cognitive impairment group (PD-MCI group,n=15) and PD patients without mild cognitive impairment (PD-nMCI group,n=12).Gray matter map in the two groups were analyzed by using voxel based morphometry (VBM) based on SPM5.Results There were significant differences in MMSE and MoCA scores between the two groups (P<0.01 or 0.05).Compared with PD-nMCI group,gray matter volumes in PD-MCI group were decreased in bilateral mid frontal gyrus,left precentral gyrus,right mid-temporal gyrus,left superior temporal gyrus,transverse temporal gyrus,bilateral lingual gyrus,right cuneus,bilateral insular and right posterior cingutate gyrus.Conclusions Gray matter atrophy in bilateral mid-frontal gyrus,insular and left precentral gyrus is closely related to the mild cognitive impairment in PD patients.
7.MR imaging quantitative study of intracranial hypotension syndrome
Weizhong TIAN ; Ji ZHANG ; Jinhua CHEN ; Hongbin DING ; Jianguo XIA ; Ying LIU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2015;14(5):511-515
Objective To investigate the MRI findings and the variability of quantitative indicators in intracranial hypotension syndrome (IHS) to yield a deeper understanding of the disease.Methods The clinical data and MR imaging findings of 26 patients with IHS confirmed by lumbar puncture during August 2006 to December 2013 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.Other 26 healthy volunteers matched with gender and age were recruited as control group.The MRI findings (dural thickening and enhancement,pituitary enlargement,subdural collections,venous engorgement and sagging brain) and quantitative assessments (mamillopontine distance and pontomesencephalic angle) were evaluated retrospectively by two doctors,the consistency between the two doctors was assessed by Kappa consistency test.The difference of mamillopontine distance and pontomesencephalic angle between patient group and control group was assessed by t test.The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and assure the optimal diagnostic threshold.Results There were excellent interobserver agreements for dural thickening and enhancement,pituitary enlargement,subdural collections,venous engorgement and the measurement of mamillopontine distance and pontomesencephalic angle (Kappa=l.000,0.846,1.000,0.906,0.919 and 0.808,P<0.05).Sagging brain showed moderate agreement between readers (Kappa=0.606,P<0.05).The mamillopontine distance (5.4±1.6 mm) and pontomesencephalic angle (47.8±8.7 °) in patient group were significantly lower than those of control group (6.9±1.1 mm and 61.0±6.1 °,P<0.05).The area under ROC curve of mamillopontine distance and pontomesencephalic angle was 0.774 and 0.908,respectively,and the diagnostic value ofpontomesencephalic angle was higher than that of the mamillopontine distance.The sensitivity and specificity were 73.1% and 73.1%,respectively,when mamillopontine distance was 6.4 mm.The sensitivity and specificity were 76.9% and 96.2%,respectively,when pontomesencephalic angle was 51.7°.Conclusions The MR imaging findings present characteristic features of IHS.The quantitative indicators including mamillopontine distance and pontomesencephalic angle are helpful in clinical diagnosis of IHS.
8.The diagnostic framework for screening Alzheimer's disease in the Chinese population
Jinzhou TIAN ; Hengge XIE ; Bin QIN ; Dongsheng FAN ; Jing SHI ; Weizhong XIAO ; Jingnian NI ; Mingqing WEI ; Tao LU ; Luning WANG ; Yinhua WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2019;58(2):91-101
Criteria for diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is not available in China.The international criteria is not a proper choice due to issues such as translation and lead to low diagnostic rate and high rate of missed diagnosis.The research group of Alzheimer's Disease Chinese (ADC) reviewed knowledge and techniques in neuropsychology,neuroimaging,molecular biology,and clinical neurology,and systematically studied the detection techniques such as memory,language,visuospatial,executive function,and medial temporal lobe visual scores on MRI,and their optimal threshold and diagnostic value for the diagnosis of AD.Through a systematic review and consensus meeting,a diagnostic framework for screeningAD in the Chinese population was established.Among these methods,an operational standard for clinical pathology models increased the diagnostic sensitivity by 15%.The sensitivity and specificity of screening memory impairment increased by 18.1% and 11.6%,respectively.The sensitivity of screening medialtemporal lobe atrophy increased by 24.5% and missed diagnosis was decreased by 34.5%.An operational standard for clinical biology models,incorporating the latest molecular imaging and molecular biology techniques,has enabled the early diagnosis of AD in China.The framework combines a principled diagnostic guideline with an operational screening protocol,which is applicable to all clinical settings and of great significance for the early detection,early diagnosis and early treatment of AD.
9.Iodine nutrition status of 8 - 10 years old children in Tongren City, Guizhou Province from 2020 to 2022
Weizhong WANG ; Mengmeng ZHOU ; Ting LONG ; Sinian LYU ; Fei TIAN ; Dafei REN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(2):128-132
Objective:To analyze the iodine nutritional status of children aged 8 - 10 in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, and provide a basis for scientific iodine supplementation for children.Methods:From 2020 to 2022, a systematic sampling method was adopted in 10 districts and counties of Tongren City. Each year, each district and county was divided into 5 districts based on east, west, south, north, and center. One township (street) was selected from each district, and 40 non boarding students aged 8 to 10 were selected from each township (street) to measure the iodine content of household salt and urine samples. The content of salt iodine in children of different yesas as well as the distribution of urine iodine in children of different districts and counties and different genders were analyzed and compared. Additionally, B-ultrasound was used to measure the thyroid volume of some children and the situation of thyroid enlargement was analyzed.Results:From 2020 to 2022, a total of 6 000 salt samples were collected and monitored from children's households, and 5 989 samples of iodized salt were detected, the coverage rate of iodized salt was 99.8%; and 5 750 samples of qualified iodized salt were found, the qualified rate of iodized salt was 96.0%, the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was 95.8%; and the median salt iodine was 27.3 mg/kg, the difference in the median salt iodine among children between different years was statistically significant ( H = 10.04, P < 0.001). A total of 6 000 urine samples from children were tested, the median urinary iodine was 225.2 μg/L, the median urinary iodine among children in different districts and counties were statistically significantly different ( H = 85.73, P < 0.001); 3 077 male and 2 923 female urine samples were tested, and the median urinary iodine between different genders was statistically significant different ( Z = - 67.10, P < 0.001). The median urinary iodine of male samples were higher than those of female samples(227.8 vs 222.9 μg/L). The thyroid gland of 2 000 children was examined, and the rate of goiter was 1.0% (21/2 000). Conclusions:From 2020 to 2022, the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt, urinary iodine content and goiter rate of children in Tongren City have all met the national standard for eliminating iodine deficiency disorders. The overall iodine nutrition level exceeds the appropriate amount (urinary iodine of 200 - 299 μg/L).
10.Morphological changes of brain gray matter structure in patients with Parkinson's disease
Weizhong TIAN ; Ying LIU ; Huaming JI ; Ji ZHANG ; Xiaohui SHENG ; Jinli ZHAO ; Jianguo XIA
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2014;13(2):146-150
Objective To investigate the abnormal region of gray matter and its' structural changes closely related to mild cognitive impairment in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) using voxel-based morphometry(VBM) method.Methods Thirty-seven clinically defined PD patients and 20 normal controls (NC),collected in our hospital from March 2011 to February 2013,were examined using T1WI three-dimensional brain volume sequence (3D-fast spoiled gradient echo,3D-FSPGR).We classified PD patients into 2 subgroups according to the extent of cognitive impairment:20 patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 17 patients with none mild cognitive impairment (nMCI).The data of three groups were analyzed using VBM based on SPM5 to generate gray matter map.Results As compared with NC group,PD patients showed extensively decreased gray matter volume,involving bilateral frontal,temporal,occipital and parietal lobes,insular,parahippocampal gyrus,amygdale and right uncus.As compared with PD-nMCI patients,decreased gray matter volume in PD-MCI patients was observed in bilateral midfrontal gyrus,inferior frontal gyrus,bilateral insular,left precentral gyrus,left superior temporal gyrus and right midtemporal gyrus.Conclusions Areas of decreased gray volume in PD patients locate in widespread brain regions involving limbic system and neocortex.Gray matter atrophy in bilateral midfrontal gyrus,inferior frontal gyrus,insular and left precentral gyrus is related to the mild cognitive impairment.