1.Efficacy of saxagliptin in failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Xingzhen WANG ; Kun WANG ; Xiaowei ZHENG ; Jianping CHU ; Li LI
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(4):52-53,57
Objective To explore the efficacy of saxagliptin in the treatment of failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the basis of established treatments.Methods 172 cases of failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus from June 2013 to December 2014 in department of endocrinology of the first hospital of Ningbo were selected and received health education of 8 weeks, then received saxagliptin on the basis of established treatments for a consecutive treatment of 12 weeks.The HbA1c, fasting blood glucose ( FBG), 2-hours postprandial blood glucose (2hPBG), body mass index (BMI), insulin dosage and adverse event were observed.Results The FBG,HbA1c and 2hPBG after treatment of 12 weeks were significantly lower than those pre-treatment[(7.1 ±2.0)vs.(8.3 ±1.6)mmol/L,(10.2 ±2.3)vs.(15.2 ±2.9)mmol/L,(7.0 ±1.5) vs.(8.0 ±1.7)%], with significant difference (all P <0.05), while there was no significant difference in BMI between pre-and post-treatment [(24.4 ±3.0)vs.(24.9 ±2.7)kg/m2].The insulin dose after treatment of 12 weeks was significantly lower than that pre-treatment[(22.6 ±7.9)vs. (32.3 ±8.2) U/d], with significant difference (P <0.05).There were two patients dropout because of the intolerable digestive tract symptom. Conclusion The adding of saxagliptin could control FBG,2hPBG and HbA1c effectively and decrease insulin dose, without gaining weight in the treatment of failed glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on the basis of established treatments.
2.Effect of alteplase intra- arterial thrombolysis combined with continuous monitoring of transcranial Doppler in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Shaohui LUO ; Yukai WANG ; Pu DU ; Huahai FENG ; Xingzhen DENG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;39(12):1068-1071
Objective To observe the effect of alteplase intra-arterial thrombolysis combined with continuous monitoring of transcranial Doppler (TCD) in patients with acute cerebral infarction. Methods Fifty-four patients with acute cerebral infarction were divided into TCD group and control group by random digits table method. The patients of 2 groups were given alteplase intra-arterial thrombolysis, and the patients of TCD groups were combined with continuous monitoring of TCD. The degree of clinical neurologic impairment was evaluated by National Institutes of Health stroke scale (NIHSS) and Barthel index (BI). The condition of vascular recanalization was evaluated by the change of blood flow signal of TCD. CT was performed within 1 d after thrombolysis to detect intracranial hemorrhage and other adverse reaction. The degree of clinical neurologic impairment, blood vessel recanalization rate after thrombolysis and recanalization time and incidence of intracranial hemorrhage and other adverse reaction were compared between 2 groups. Results There were no statistical difference in NIHSS score before thrombolysis and 1 h after thrombolysis between 2 groups (P>0.05). The NIHSS scores 7 and 30 d after thrombolysis in TCD group were significantly lower than those in control group:(8.1 ± 4.9) scores vs. (12.1 ± 4.2) scores and (6.9 ± 3.1) scores vs. (10.9 ± 3.9) scores, there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The BI scores 7 and 30 d after thrombolysis in TCD group were significantly higher than those in control group: (78.5 ± 13.8) scores vs. (60.8 ± 12.4) scores and (82.6 ± 13.5) scores vs. (63.2 ± 12.9) scores, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). The blood vessel recanalization rate 24 h after thrombolysis in TCD group was significantly higher than that in control group: 70.4% (19/27) vs. 44.4% (12/27), the recanalization time after thrombolysis was significantly shorter than that in control group: (36.4 ± 9.5) min vs. (58.5 ± 12.4) min, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). No adverse reaction like intracranial hemorrhage and so on was found by CT detection within 1 d after thrombolysis in the 2 groups. Conclusions Alteplase intra-arterial thrombolysis combined with continuous monitoring of TCD in acute cerebral infarction has good curative effect, and no obvious adverse reaction.
3.Relationships between high altitude de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau soldiers after returning to the plain
Kui DING ; Quanchao LI ; Yan WANG ; Xingzhen MENG ; Tian QIN
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(8):661-664,694
Objective To explore the relationship between high altitude de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau-garrisoned soldiers after returning to the plain.Methods A total of 140 plateau-garrisoned soldiers who had returned to the plain were chosen by random cluster sampling and measured with the Training Burnout Test.They were divided into two groups according to the occurrence of acute mountain sickness.We compared the differences in training burnout between the two groups and analyzed the relationship between acute mountain sickness and training burnout. Results ①The incidence of high altitude de-adaptation syndrome of plateau-garrisoned soldiers was 80.00% after returning to the plain.There was statistically significant difference between plateau soldiers after returning to the plain,the plateau stability-keeping forces that returned to the plain (78.36%) (χ2 =0.188, P=0.664) and plateau migrants who returned to the plain (75.10%) (χ2 =1.279, P=0.258).Main symptoms of high altitude de-adaptation were fatigue (12.86%), dizziness (11.43%) and meakness (10.00%).②Compared with soldiers who had no high altitude de-adaptation syndrome, victims of de-adaptation syndrome had higher scores of training burnout, physical and psychological exhaustion and training-alienation (P<0.01).Compared with soldiers who had normal body mass indexes, those who were overweight had higher incidence of altitude de-adaptation (P<0.05).③The regression equation between plateau de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau soldiers after returning to the plain (P<0.01) is:Training burnout =0.498 ×plateau de-adaptation syndrome -0.126 ×age+0.038 ×length of military service +0.069 ×educational degree+0.029 ×body mass index.Conclusion There exist correlations between high altitude de-adaptation syndrome and training burnout of plateau soldiers after returning to the plain.Reducing the occurrence of high altitude de-adaptation syndrome can help reduce the degree of training burnout.
4.Stigma and related factors in family members of patients with mental disorders
Haiya SUN ; Huihui WEI ; Huimin GU ; Xingzhen JIN ; Sifang NIU ; Hao SUN ; Fuqin MU ; Ruixue XU ; Yueqin HUANG ; Wenjun WANG ; Yan LIU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2023;37(12):1038-1044
Objective:To explore stigma and related factors among family members of patients with mental disorders in psychiatric hospitals.Methods:Totally 1 365 family members of inpatients with mental disorders were-surveyed,and were assessed with the Perceived Devaluation-Discrimination Scale and a self-made demographic characteristics questionnaire.Results:The screening rate of stigma among the patient's family members was 61.5%.Males(OR=2.26,95%CI:1.06-5.01),age group of 18-29 years(OR=1.91,95%CI:1.15-3.20),monthly income ≥500 yuan(P<0.05),disease duration of 0.5-<lyear(OR=3.14,95%CI:1.66-6.03),care for patients within<lyear(P<0.05),teachers(OR=2.32,95%CI:1.24-3.44),self-employed person(OR=1.63,95%CI:1.02-2.24),civil servants(OR=1.77,95%CI:1.09-2.45),schizophrenia(OR=1.87,95%CI:1.32-2.42),affective disorders(OR=1.52,95%CI:1.03-2.016)were the main riskfactors of stigma.Conclusions:Family members of patients with mental disorders generally have a severe stigma,especially of patients with schizophrenia and affective disorders.
5.Early clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma technology in the treatment of lumbodorsal myofascial pain syndrome after sports injury
Shaolong AI ; Qian WANG ; Kaiwen LI ; Xingzhen LIN ; Na LI ; Hongying JIANG ; Hongchen HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(9):786-792
Objective:To explore the early clinical efficacy of ultrasound visualized platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of lower back myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) after sports injury.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 32 patients with lower back MPS after sports injury, who were admitted to West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January 2023 to March 2023. Ultrasound-guided PRP injection into the erector spinalis or quadratus psoas muscles was used for treatment. Before treatment, at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment, pain and function were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS), McGill pain questionnaire (McGill), Roland Morris dysfunction questionnaire (RMDQ), and Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI). Before treatment and 4 weeks after treatment, the quality of life was evaluated using the short-form 36 item health survey questionnaire (SF-36). The adverse reactions were observed during treatment and follow-up.Results:A total of 32 patients with lower back MPS after sports injury were enrolled, including 10 males and 22 females; aged 12-68 years [(47.3±16.3)years]. All the patients were followed up for 4 weeks. Before and at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment, the VAS was 5.0(4.0, 6.0)points, 3.5(3.0, 4.8)points, 2.0(2.0, 3.0)points, and 2.0(1.3, 3.0)points, respectively; the McGill score was 9.0(7.0, 11.0)points, 7.0(5.0, 9.0)points, 4.0(3.0, 5.0)points, and 3.0(3.0, 5.0)points, respectively; the RMDQ score was 8.0(5.3, 10.8)points, 5.5(3.0, 8.0)points, 4.0(3.0, 5.8)points, and 3.0(2.0, 4.8)points, respectively; the ODI was 22.0(14.5, 30.0), 20.0(14.5, 25.5), 9.0(6.0, 16.0), and 8.0(4.5, 14.0), respectively. Compared with the values before treatment, the VAS, McGill score, and RMDQ score were significantly decreased at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks after treatment (all P<0.05); the ODI had no significant difference at 24 hours after treatment ( P>0.05), but it was significantly decreased at 2 and 4 weeks after treatment (all P<0.05). Compared with the values at 24 hours after treatment, the VAS, McGill score, RMDQ score and ODI further decreased at 2 weeks after treatment (all P<0.05). Compared with the values at 2 weeks after treatment, there was no significant difference in the VAS, McGill score, RMDQ score, or ODI at 4 weeks after treatment (all P>0.05). In the SF-36, the scores of physiological function [77.5(60.0, 93.8)points], physiological role [50.0(0.0, 100.0)points], body pain [64.0(44.5, 74.0)points], vitality [75.0(65.0, 78.8)points], social function [87.5(75.0, 100.0)points], emotional role [66.7(33.3, 100.0)points] and mental health [72.0(68.0, 83.0)points] before treatment were increased to 90.0(80.0, 98.8)points, 100.0(56.3, 100.0)points, 84.0(74.0, 84.0)points, 75.0(70.0, 80.0)points, 100.0(87.5, 112.5)points, 100.0(66.7, 100.0)points, and 76.0(68.0, 84.0)points after 4 weeks of treatment, respectively ( P<0.05 or 0.01). However, there was no significant difference in the general health status or health changes before and after treatment (all P>0.05). During treatment and follow-up, no adverse reactions such as redness, swelling, pain, or subcutaneous bleeding were observed. Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided PRP treatment can improve the early pain, lumbar mobility and quality of life of patients with lower back MPS after sports injury, with no presence of adverse reactions.
6. Application of metagenomics next-generation sequencing in monitoring Legionella pneumophila infection after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Lili YUAN ; Huizheng ZHAO ; Jianping ZHANG ; Fang WANG ; Nannan LI ; Xingzhen ZHAO ; Xue CHEN ; Yang ZHANG ; Daijing NIE ; Panxiang CAO ; Mangju WANG ; Ming LIU ; Mingyue LIU ; Hongxing LIU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2019;28(12):734-738
Objective:
To investigate the application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in detection of the rare or difficult-to-cultivate pathogens.
Methods:
One patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who went through allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) developed symptoms of infection after transplantation. Conventional microbial culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and mNGS combined with biological information analysis were performed with plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples, the anti-infective treatment was adjusted according to the test results, and the efficacy was assessed.
Results:
No suspected pathogens were detected by microbial culture and PCR in the cerebrospinal fluid and plasma samples since the patient developed infection symptoms. However, Legionella pneumophila was analyzed by mNGS in the cerebrospinal fluid specimen on day 23 after allo-HSCT (reads count: 19 655), and it was considered as the principal pathogen after comprehensively evaluating the patient's clinical manifestations and the test results. Then the antimicrobial treatments were adjusted according to the patient's clinical manifestations and laboratory test results, and the number of gene sequences of Legionella pneumophila was monitored by mNGS method. Azithromycin, tigecycline, and other antibiotics effective for Legionella pneumophila were used after detecting this pathogen. A total of 15 mNGS analysis were performed during the 5-month period, and the highest number of Legionella pneumophila sequences monitored in the cerebrospinal fluid was 2 226, the lowest was 253 and eventually turned negative. The clinical symptoms and treatment outcomes were consistent with the mNGS monitoring results.
Conclusions
The mNGS technology has significant value in detection of the rare and difficult-to-cultivate pathogens. The mNGS technology provides a valuable supplement to microbial culture and PCR methods.