1.Investigation in climacteric symptoms and depression of gynaecology outpatients and inpatients
Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Caifeng ZHOU ; Wenjun FU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;(31):62-64
Objective To investigate the climacteric symptoms and depressive related factors of climacteric females in gynecology outpatients and inpatients,to provide evidence for effective health promotion.Methods 416 climacteric women were investigated by using improved menopause Kuppermen Scales and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D).The results underwent analysis.Results There were 93.99% of patients suffering from climacteric syndrome,49.52% with depression symptom.The main factors of climacteric syndrome were eating breakfast according to the timetable every day,nutritionally balanced diet,controlling of salt intake,regular body exercises and to maintain a proper body weight.Factors related to depression symptoms were sore breasts,constipation,dry skin,lower abdominal pain.The correlation between climacteric syndrome and depressive symptom was significant.Conclusions The main influencing factor of climacteric syndrome was healthy lifestyle.The climacteric syndrome increases the risk of depressive symptoms.
2.Curative effect of Kuntai Capsules on POI rats induced by VCD
Beibei ZHOU ; Wenjun CHEN ; Yong TAN
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2017;39(4):695-700
AIM To investigate the curative effects of Kuntai Capsules (Coptidis Rhizoma,Scutellariae Radix,Asini Corii Colla,etc.) on rat model for primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) caused by 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide (VCD).METHODS Seventy-five weaned 21-day old rats were divided equally into five groups randomly:control group,model group,low-,medium-,and high-dosage Kuntain group.Except the control group was given sesame oil rats,other four groups were given intraperitoneal injection of VCD solution.According to vaginal smear of rats,eight rats in each group were selected,the levels of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone),LH (leuteinizing hormone),E2 (estradiol) and AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) were measured,and morphological changes of ovary and uterus were observed.RESULTS Compared to the control group,FSH level in rats' serum of the model group significantly increased while AMH and E2 levels significantly decreased,and LH level rose;Kuntai Capsules significantly decreased FSH level while increased AMH level;The wet weight of rats' ovary in the model group was lighter than that in the control group.The ovary weight of Kuntai Capsules low-dosage group was increased;the number of follicles at all levels and corpora lutea of rats in the model group were decreased.After the treatment with Kuntai Capsules,the number of follicles at all levels and corpora lutea were increased;light microscopy manifested decreased uterine glands of the tube wall,reduced glandular cavity.After the treatment with Kuntai Capsules,the number of uterine glands increased and the gland cavity expanded.CONCLUSION Kuntai Capsules may slowdown the functional decline rate of ovarian.
3.Effect of anticholinesterase agents on acantholysis in a mouse model of pemphigus vulgaris
Gao WEI ; Wenjun ZHENG ; Qiong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2014;47(11):790-792
Objective To study the effect of anticholinesterase agents on acantholysis in pemphigus vulgaris (PV) by using a mouse model.Methods Fifty-five neonatal BALB/c mice were divided into four groups:model group injected subcutaneously with the sera of patients with PV (n =15),pyridostigmine bromide group (n =15) and neostigmine methylsulfate group (n =15) subcutaneously injected with pyridostignine bromide and neostigmine methylsulfate respectively,in addition to the sera of PV patients,control group subcutaneously injected with sodium chloride physiological solution (n =10).The effect of anticholinesterase agents on acantholysis in PV was evaluated in terms of clinical presentation,histopathological manifestations and direct immunofluorescence findings.Results The injection of sera from PV patients induced characteristic changes of PV in neonatal BALB/c mice in the model group.The degree of acantholysis in the model group was higher than that in the pyridostigmine bromide group (H =21.584,P < 0.001) and neostigmine methylsulfate group (H =20.641,P < 0.001).No changes were observed in the control group.Conclusion Anticholinesterase agents can reduce the degree of acantholysis in the mouse model of PV.
4.Effect of electro-acupuncture at Fenglong (GV 16) on nitric oxide and endothelin in rats with hyperlipidemia
Li ZHOU ; Hongxing ZHANG ; Lingguang LIU ; Wenjun WAN
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2008;6(1):89-92
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of electro-acupuncture (EA) at Fenglong (GV 16) on body weight, blood lipids, nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin (ET) in rats with hyperlipidemia (HLP). METHODS: Eighty Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal control group (fed normal diet), untreated group (fed a high-fat diet), EA-treated group (fed a high-fat diet plus EA therapy) and pravastatin-treated group (fed a high-fat diet plus pravastatin tablet). There were 20 rats in each group. The body weight and the blood content of total cholesterol (TC), triacylglycerol (TG), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), NO the and ET of the rats in different groups were measured before experiment and after 30-day treatment. A modified method of cardiac puncture for blood sampling was used for blood collection. RESULTS: Compared with the normal control group, the body weight and the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C and ET in the untreated group were significantly elevated (P<0.01, P<0.05), while the levels of HDL-C and NO were obviously decreased (P<0.05). The body weight and the levels of TC, TG, LDL-C demonstrated significant reduction in pravastatin-treated group and EA-treated group as compared with the untreated group (P<0.01), and the NO content in pravastatin-treated group and EA-treated group was higher than that in the untreated group (P<0.01). Compared with the untreated group, HDL-C level was elevated significantly in pravastatin-treated group, while HDL-C level in EA-treated group was not changed significantly, and there was significant difference in the HDL-C level between pravastatin-treated group and EA-treated group (P<0.01). The level of ET was decreased obviously in pravastatin-treated group (P<0.05), while the level of ET in EA-treated group was not changed significantly (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Both EA therapy and pravastatin have efficient regulation of body weight and the content of TC, TG, LDL-C and NO in HLP rats. To some extent, they are able to regulate the imbalance between ET and NO content under the condition of HLP. Western medicine such as pravastatin can regulate the HDL-C level in HLP rats, while the effect of EA therapy on regulation of the HDL-C level is limited.
5.Study of postpartum depression state and its related factors among Chinese and Japanese parturients
Wenjun FU ; Caifeng ZHOU ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Kume MIYOKO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(25):50-53
ObjectiveTo explore the related factors of postpartum depression among Chinese and Japanese women and analyze the cause of it.Methods587 delivery women who were from Tokyo,Japan and Henan China were investigated by using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale(EPDS) and 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), 352 Chinese women included and 235 Japanese women included.ResultsThe incidence of postpartum depression of Chinese women was 31 cases accounting for 8.81% and Japanese women was 7 cases accounting for 2.98%. The number of GHQ- 12 cases were higher in Chinese women than in Japanese women. Through Logistic regression analysis, dehvery experience, having job or not, having family support or not, having someone looking after baby or not, the degree of physical pain are related factors were influencing factors of postpartum depression.Conclusions The incidence of postpartum depression of Chinese women was higher than Japanese women. Having no job is the risk factor of postpartum depression. The factors of eutocia, having someone looking after baby, the lower degree of physical pain were protective factors.
6.Harm of drug abuse ( drug driving ) on traffic safety in China
Guiyong CHEN ; Chao ZHANG ; Yiliang GUAN ; Wenjun LI ; Jihong ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(1):8-11
Objective To investigate the harm of drug abuse of drivers on traffic safety and discuss the countermeasures.Methods Data were collected from sources including statistics of drug driving traffic accidents reported by mass media,inference analysis of the theoretical data,survey of outpatients in drug rehabilitation center,drug-related screening with drivers license during Shanghai World Expo 2010 Moat Security and integrated data from various areas.ResultsOf the over 10 million drug abusers including the registered and unregistered in China,more than 2 million drug abusers had drivers license,which greatly threatened the traffic safety.Conclusion Drug abuse (drug driving) has done great harm on traffic safety,which calls for appropriate preventive countermeasures.
7.Clinical analysis of hepatectomy in combination with portal azygous disconnection for primary hepatocellular carcinoma complicated with severe portal hypertension
Wei ZHAO ; Yifan LI ; Yi ZHANG ; Liying ZHOU ; Wenjun FENG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2010;16(12):903-905
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of hepatectomy in combination with portal azygous disconnection for primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) complicated with severe portal hypertension (PHT). Methods Clinical data of 30 cases of HCC complicated with PHT treated in our hospital from April 2005 to April 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. All 30 cases were randomly divided into the single operation group (group Ⅰ ) and combined group (group Ⅱ ). Results After operation, there were no significant statistical differences in rates of complications such as hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, stress ulcer, etc. and recovery of liver function between the 2 groups. The WBC and PLT counts in the blood samples of group Ⅱ were higher than those in group Ⅰ after operation. The postoperative 1- and 2-year hemorrhagic rates were lower in group Ⅱ than in group Ⅰ .Conclusion Hepatectomy in combination with portal azygous disconnection is safe and feasible for treatment of HCC complicated with PHT.
8.Provision of medical-care service and referral for children suffering from hand-foot-mouth diseases in rural areas
Wenjun WANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Chunzhi ZHANG ; Juayan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;09(7):491-492
A survey with self-administered questionnaire conducted in 357 families with children suffering from with hand-foot-mouth disease showed that 74. 5 percent of patients' home was at a distance of less than one kilometer to medical-care institutions, and 41.7 % of patients went to village clinics or community health-care service stations as their first visit. Diagnosis could be established for 31. 5% of them in their first visit, and 78. 4% of them underwent referral taking public vehicles.
9.Bridging antiplatelet strategies during temporary withdrawal of antiplatelet therapy for non-cardiac surgery after drug-eluting stent implantation
Junkai CUI ; Yang YU ; Wenjun ZHOU ; Mei LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2017;25(8):442-446
Objective To compare the rates of major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)and bleeding events of three different antiplatelet strategies during temporary withdrawal of antiplatelet therapy for non-cardiac surgery within 1 year after drug-eluting stent (DES)implantation.Methods Retrospectively analyzed 42 patients who had accepted non-cardiac surgery and required temporary withdrawal of antiplatelet therapy within 1 year after drug-eluting stent implantation. The patients were divided into three groups according to the bridging antiplatelet strategies they received.All patients discontinued clopidogrel 5 to 7 days before the non-cardiac surgery. The tirofiban group was treated with intravenous tirofiban 0.4ug/kg·min in the first 30 min followed 0.1μg/(kg·min). The dosage was reduced by half for patients whose Creatinine clearance were less than 30 ml/min.The low molecular weight heparin group was treated with subcutaneous enoxaparin (Clexane 4000 AxaIU, once per day) .The asprin group was given only oral asprin(100 mg, once per day) . Tirofiban and low molecular weight heparin were continued until clopidogrel was resured. Perioperative cardiovascular events and serious bleeding were recorded. Results The rates of major adverse cardiac events in the tirofiban and the low molecular weight heparin group were lower than the aspirin group. Acute myocardial infarction caused by confirmed in-stent thrombosis was diagnosed in one patient in the aspirin group. One case of asymptomatic ST-T changes was found in the low molecular weight the aspirin group. 3 cases in the aspirin group presented ST-T changes on ECG and among them 1 case was STEMI due to LAD thrombosis requiring primary and 2 other cases were agina pectoris.There were no significant differences in bleeding events among the three groups.Conclusions Potential for the perioperative management with tirofiban or low molecular weight heparin is safe and feasible for patients who had recently undergone DES implantation and required noncardiac surgery with the interruption of antiplatelet therapies.
10.Immediate postoperative low platelet count is associated with liver failure after partial hepatectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Shiquan SUN ; Liang MAO ; Wenjun JIA ; Tie ZHOU ; Yudong QIU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2016;22(5):294-298
Objective To investigate the correlation between immediate postoperative platelet count with liver failure after partial hepatectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 71 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent liver resection at the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Department of Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from July 2013 to August 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.The clinical diagnosis was confirmed by pathology of the resected specimens.Based on postoperative platelet count within 2 h,the patients were divided into the low platelet count (PLT < 100 × 109/L) group (n =24,33.8%) and the normal platelet count (PLT ≥ 100 × 109/L) group (n =47,66.2%).The correlations between immediate postoperative platelet count with serum indexes including serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT),aspartate aminotransferase (AST),total bilirubin (TBil) and direct bilirubin (DBil) were analyzed,and the incidences of posthepatectomy liver failure was also evaluated in these two groups.Results There was no re-operation and perioperative death in this study.Among the 71 patients,25 patients (35.2%) developed postoperative complications (grade Ⅰ to Ⅲ),and 8 patients (11.3%) suffered from postoperative liver failure (grade A).When compared with the normal platelet count group,the low platelet count group had significantly increased risks of postoperative liver failure (29.2% vs 2.1%,X2 =11.618,P < 0.05),increased postoperative peaks of ALT,AST,TBil and DBil levels [(462.5 ±135.7)U/L vs (307.9 ± 192.6) U/L,(440.0 ± 163.3) U/L vs (265.8 ± 155.8) U/L,(29.5 ±9.1) μmol/L vs (17.9 ±8.8) μ mol/L,t =3.507,4.385,5.129,P <0.05,respectively] and longer normalization time of liver function.Multiple Logistic regression analyses revealed that an immediate postoperative low platelet count was an independent risk factor of posthepatectomy liver failure.Conclusions The platelet count was associated with the incidence of postoperative liver failure after partial liver resection in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.Patients with an immediate postoperative low platelet count suffered from a high incidence of posthepatectomy liver failure and delayed liver function recovery.