1.Observation on clinical effect of acupuncture plus Z i Shen T iao Gan Decoction for perimenopausal insomnia
Keping TAN ; Xu YAO ; Xinwei LI
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2015;(1):49-53
Objective:To explore the therapeutic effect of acupuncture plus Zi Shen Tiao Gan (Kidney-reinforcing and Liver-regulating) Decoction for perimenopausal women with insomnia.
Methods:A total of 126 eligible cases were randomly divided into two groups, 63 cases in each group. Patients in the observation group were given acupuncture plus Zi Shen Tiao Gan (Kidney-reinforcing and Liver-regulating) Decoction. Those in the control group were treated with the same acupuncture treatment as the observation group. The therapeutic effects were assessed after continuous treatment for four weeks.
Results:The total effective rate was 96.8%in the observation group and 74.6%in the control group. The comparison of the total clinical effects between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.01). After treatment, the intra-group comparisons of SPIEGEL score were statistically significant in both groups (P<0.05, P<0.01);the inter-group comparison of SPIEGEL score difference between before and after treatment was statistically significant (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Acupuncture plus Zi Shen Tiao Gan (Kidney-reinforcing and Liver-regulating) Decoction for perimenopausal insomnia is affirmative in the therapeutic effect, and the therapeutic effect is better than simple acupuncture treatment.
2.A long-term follow up of surgical treatment for a child with melorheostosis: a case report and literature review
Shuyuan YAO ; Donghao XU ; Xinwei LEI ; Weisheng YE ; Dongming XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2021;41(5):318-321
Melorheostosis is a rare disorder of osteopathia. The clinical characteristics of melorheostosis in children is totally different from that in adults. The radiographic features of melorheostosis include the hyperostosis in endosteal on the one side of the cavum medullare and formed streakiness. The soft tissue contracture of the limb and joint deformities are the symptoms of melorheostosis. Here, the authors reported a melorheostosis case of 6 years old girl who suffered from severe valgus deformity of the right knee with permanent patellar dislocation. A surgical stabilization was applied with lateral soft tissue release, medial soft tissue stabilization and transferred the vastus medialis laterally (kinetic stability). After 19 years follow up postoperatively, the limb developed well in satisfied alignment with good function of knee joints, even participated in some sports activities. Other authors reported a similar case of melorheostosis with surgical treatment and achieved good outcomes in limb realignment and reduction. The further suggested that the surgical treatment should be produced before epiphyseal closure.
3.The efficacy and safety of irinotecan and cisplatin as neoadjuvant chemotherapy for cervical cancer
Jinwen JIAO ; Xinwei ZHAO ; Yuchao DIAO ; Lei WANG ; Kejuan SONG ; Shuzhen DAI ; Qin YAO
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(4):552-556
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of irinotecan as neoadjuvant chemotherapy (INAC) plus radical surgery (RS) for cervical cancer.Methods According to International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO),81 cases were divided into Ⅱ B,ⅡA,and Ⅰ B2 groups.According to the tests of UGT1A1 gene polymorphisms,we adjusted the injection dose of irinotecan.The parameters were analyzed,including the efficacy,operation time and bleeding volume,postoperative pathology,survival time,and adverse reactions.The articles on irinotecan or paclitaxel combined with cisplatin for neoadjuvant chemotherapy between 2005 and 2015 were collected,and compared.Results The effective rate of chemotherapy was 81.5% (Ⅰ B2 group:85.7%;Ⅱ A group:83.3%;and ⅡB group:72.2%),operation time was (5.3 ± 1.1) h,and blood loss was (781 ± 361.7) ml.After chemotherapy,37 cases were delayed diarrhea,70 cases were nausea,48 cases were vomiting,and 40 cases were bone marrow suppression.The infiltration rate,operation time,and blood loss on Ⅱ B group was significantly higher than that on Ⅱ A and Ⅰ B2 groups(P < 0.05),and there was no significant difference in the chemotherapy efficiency,invasion depth,lymphatic metastasis,survival time and adverse reactions(P >0.05).Compared to three articles,the total effective rate in this study was higher than that in previous studies,also in Ⅱ A and Ⅱ B group.Conclusions Irinotecan chemotherapy regimens combined with cisplatin is effective and well tolerated.It is worthy of popularization and application.Detection of UGT1A1 gene polymorphism has guiding significance for chemotherapy regimen on irinotecan combined with cisplatin.
4.Isolation,identification and full-length genome sequence of EMCV f rom domesticated boar
Hongtao CHANG ; Huimin LIU ; Jun ZHAO ; Lu CHEN ; Xia YANG ; Xinwei WANG ; Huixia YAO ; Chuanqing WANG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2014;(8):793-796
Encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) ,named JZ1202 ,was isolated from domesticated boar in Henan ,China . We performed the full-length genome sequencing and molecular characteristic analysis of the isolated strain .Results showed that the full-genome sequence of EMCV JZ1202 generated a sequence of 7 735 bp in length ,and had 81 .2%-99 .9% nucleotide identity with other reference strains from different animals ,but 99 .4% with Chinese reference from pig .The phylogenetic tree was constructed based on the full-length genome;ORF and VP1 gene sequences identified EMCV was divided into G1 ,G2 and G3 groups ;the strain JZ1202 belongs to G1 with other Chinese reference strains .Results identified that the EMCV infection could cause severe clinical symptoms in domesticated boar .Big regional differences exist in EMCV and the transmission is limit-ed in a range of area .However ,cross infection and prevalence of EMCV disease between domesticated boar and mice might ex-ist .Mutation of some amino acid may occurred in EMCV infected domesticated boar .
5.Characteristics and blaNDM-1 genetic environment of plasmid from Enterobacter aerogenes
Weiqiang XIAO ; Qingxia XU ; Tiepeng LI ; Zhizhong WANG ; Jun PAN ; Xinwei YAO ; Yanmin CHANG ; Mingyue SUN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(3):195-198
Objective To study plasmid-mediated transfer,plasmid replicon typing,and genetic environment of blaNDM-1 gene in Enterobacteraerogenes(E.aerogenes).Methods E.aerogenes HN-NDM0711 was used as the subject of this research,the transferable properties of plasmid were analyzed by conjugation testing,conjugant was performed stability testing,plasmid type was determined by PCR-based replicon typing (PBRT),downstream and upstream of blaNDM-1 were sequenced using chromosome walking method,genetic context was analyzed by BLASTN and BALSTP,as well as annotated using Vector NTI 11.5.1 software,sequence pipeline graph was made,the sequence was submitted to Genbank through software Banklt.Results The conjugation testing of E.aerogenes pHN-NDM0711 was positive,after positive conjugant was conducted 4-day passage,minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of imipenem and meropenem to all the cloned strains didn't change,blaNDM-1 were all positive.The replicon type was IncA/C;blaNDM-1 gene was localized between ISAba14 and IS91,at upstream of the blaNDM-1,class 1 integron and Tn3 transposon were identified,class 1 integron contained a new mosaic structure of a drug-resistant resistance gene cassette.Conclusion E.aerogenes pHN-NDM071 1,bearing blaNDM-1 gene in IncA/C plasmid,derived from gene recombination under different antimicrobial selection pressure.Antimicrobial use in clinical,industrial and agricultural area should be strictly controlled,so as to reduce the emergence of such bacteria.
6.A Cross-Sectional Study of Senile Dementia in Shanghai
Min JI ; Xinwei YAO ; Jun LV ; Haibo XUE ; Yun ZHANG ; Yin LIU ; Huijiong YU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(6):513-515
ObjectiveTo investigate the epidemiology of senile dementia in Shanghai.Methods15158 residents aged 65 or over were selected by stratified random cluster sampling from 3 districts in Shanghai. Two stages was carried to ascertain dementia: in the first stage, Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Activity of Daily Living Scale (ADL) were used as screening tools; in the second stage, DSM-Ⅳ criteria for dementia was applied to diagnosis.ResultsScreening positive rate of MMSE and ADL are both 9.9%. 1271 cases of elderly with dementia were identified. The crude and age-standardized prevalence in residents aged 65 or over was 8.1% and 6.1%. The female, older age, lower education and worse marriage seemed to be more susceptible to senile dementia(P<0.01).ConclusionSenile dementia has become one of major diseases harmful to elderly's health.
7.Evaluation of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Elderly with Dementia in Shanghai
Yun ZHANG ; Haibo XUE ; Jun LV ; Yin LIU ; Xinwei YAO ; Huijiong YU ; Min JI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(6):516-518
ObjectiveTo evaluate probability and severity of behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia (BPSD) in elderly with dementia in Shanghai.MethodsOn the basis surveyed before, total 1271 elderly with dementia were investigated with the international neuropsychiatric inventory (NPI) to evaluate BPSD.ResultsThe proportion of elderly with dementia that had BPSD was 50.95% , it was 32.17% for clinical significant disturbance (CSD). The symptoms had greatest impact on the caregivers were paranoia (2.32±1.48), followed by abnormal motor behavior (2.30±1.31) and hallucinations (2.16±1.25). The severity rating included mild 620 cases, moderate 238 cases, and severe 406 cases.ConclusionThe incidence rate of BPSD in elderly with dementia was high. The standard of severity grading should be selected with purposes.
8.Caregivers of Elderly with Dementia in Shanghai
Huijiong YU ; Jun LV ; Xinwei YAO ; Yun ZHANG ; Haibo XUE ; Yin LIU ; Min JI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2010;16(6):519-521
ObjectiveTo analyze burden and tolerance of caregivers of elders with dementia in Shanghai.MethodsOn the basis of surveyed before, total 1271 caregivers of elders with dementia were investigated with the questionnaire that concerned the demographic characteristics, influence on body, psychology, life and tolerance.ResultsNearly 60% of the caregivers felt stress, nearly 40% of the caregivers thought that mental pressure had a negative impact on their health as a result of caring patients. Most of the caregivers responded with tolerance to non-adaptive behavior.ConclusionDementia caregivers are old, the burden is heavy. It is necessary to establish a social support system for elderly with dementia as soon as possible.
9.Multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment of a malignant pheochromocytoma with multiple metastases
Yawen ZHENG ; Xinwei ZHANG ; Zhongli ZHAN ; Zhaoxiang YE ; Wengui XU ; Peiguo WANG ; Zhi GUO ; Xin YAO ; Guangru XIE ; Dingzhi HUANG ; Xiubao REN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2013;(21):1332-1336
Malignant pheochromocytomas are rare tumors that arise from chromaffin tissue, and the diagnostic criterion of malig-nancy is based on the development of metastases. In the case a patient suffers the tumor with liver, lung and bone metastases. However, the test results of tumor markers, gastroscopy, chest and abdominal CT, and PET-CT examination are hard to make a definite diagnosis. The patient was finally diagnosed with malignant pheochromocytoma with liver, lung and bone metastases following the needle biopsy of liver and underwent the excision of a right adrenal pheochromocytoma. Therapeutic standard for the malignant pheochromocytomas is not available so far. It is reported that chemotherapeutic CVD regimen (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and daecarbazine) and suni-tinib may be effectual in the alike cases. The patient received two cycles of CVD and one cycle of sunitinib, nevertheless, slow progres-sion of the disease remained after the treatment. The results of multi-disciplinary treatment have suggested that 131I-MIBG may just be a choice for this patient.
10.Application value of the aortic dissection detection risk score plus D-dimer for the early diagnosis of acute aortic dissection
Xinwei ZHOU ; Wei CHEN ; Dongzhe CHAI ; Chunlun CHEN ; Huayi ZHANG ; Wenhao LU ; Yao JIN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(2):225-229
Objective:To investigate the application value of aortic dissection detection risk score (ADD-RS) combined with D-dimer (DD) in the early diagnosis of acute aortic dissection (AAD).Methods:The clinical data of 70 patients with suspected aortic dissection detection admitted to The Second Hospital of Jiaxing from August 2019 to April 2020 were collected. All patients were scored using the ADD-RS, and grouped according to the scoring results. The sensitivity and specificity of ADD-RS plus DD in the early diagnosis of AAD were calculated. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves that were plotted for drADD-RS plus DD versus DD alone to screen AAD were compared to evaluate efficacy. Results:CT angiography results showed that among 70 patients with suspected AAD, 29 patients had AAD and 41 patients had no AAD. A total of 21 patients were scored 0, 41 patients were scored > 1, and 8 patients were scored > 0. ADD-RS > 0 had an overall sensitivity of 79.31% and a specificity of 36.59% for AAD diagnosis. DD test results had an overall sensitivity of 86.20% and a specificity of 36.50% for AAD diagnosis. The area under the ROC curve of ADD-RS = 0 plus DD-negative result and the area under the ROC curve of DD-negative result alone in ruling out AAD were 0.885 with 95% CI (0.786-0.949) and 0.787 with 95% CI (0.673-0.876), respectively. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( P = 0.024). Conclusion:Compared with DD-negative result alone, the ADD-RS = 0 plus DD-negative result strategy offers greater specificity to rule out AAD. The combined strategy has a greater efficacy in ruling out AAD. However, a multi-center study involving a large sample is required for in-depth evaluation.