1.Continuous Performance Test in 77 Normal Adults
Tiancheng WU ; Caixia JIANG ; Xiuhua GU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 1989;0(03):-
Objective: To study the response of normal adult to CPT (continuous performance test) Method: 77 normal subjects received CPT The results were analyzed by age, sex and education levels Results: There was no difference of results of CPT in our sample between different sex, age and education levels Conclusion: Sex, age and education had no influence on CPT in normal adults Along with the performance, there are less mistakes, lower responsive speed and more correct responses
2.E-Flow imaging on detection of the fingertip's microvascular changes of hemodynamics in patients with essential hypertension
Wu ZHU ; Xiuhua YANG ; Xiuyun WANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Jing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2008;17(6):504-507
objective To assess relationship between microvascular changes of hemodynamics of the fingertip and evolution of hypertension in patients with essential hypertension(EH)by enhanced power Doppler imaging(E-Flow).Methods The right ring fingertip'S blood flow peak systolic velocity(PSV),end-diastolic velocity(EDV),resistance index(RI)of finger ventral arteriole and nail bed arteriole in thirty-nine patients with EH were separately observed and were made contrast with 35 age-matched healthy subjects by E-Flow imaging.Results Compared with traditional colour Doppler flow imaging and power Doppler imaging,E-Flow imaging was clearer to demonstrate the distribution and movement of the fingertip'S microvascular.It was shown that the PSV and EDV in the ring finger ventral arteriole and nail bed arteriole of EH were decreased(P<0.05),but the RI increased(P<0.05),along with the evolution of EH.Conclusions Fingertip'S microvascular changes of hemodynamics could be a criterion to detect obstruction alternations of essential hypertension.E-Flow imaging iS superior to traditional color Doppler flow imaging and power Doppler imaging in differentiating microvascular and could provide a new method in assessing microvacular changes of patients with EH for clinic.
3.Clinical contrast study of anti-hypertensive drug valsartan vs amlodipine in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy
Zhian JIANG ; Xiaoguang ZHANG ; Wenliang XIAO ; Ping SUN ; Xiuhua LU ;
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2000;0(02):-
Aim To study clinical efficacy of valsartan,in comparison with amlodipine, in hypertentive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy. Methods 65 hypertentive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy is divided into two groups, with 33 cases in valsartan group and 32 cases in amlodipine group Valsartan 80~160mg and amlodipine 5~ 10 mg were taken by the patients in the two groups for 6 months respectively. 24 h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring ( 24 h ABPM) and color echocardiography were performed in the two groups before and after treatment. Results The parameters of 24 h ABPM ( 24 h SBP? 24 h DBP?dSBP?dDBP?nSBP?nDBP) and color echocardiography (IVST?PWT?LVMI)after treatment in the two groups were significant decreased compared with those before treatment respectively (P0.05). Conclusion Valsartan can lower significantly the blood pressure level and make left ventricular hypertrophy remarkably dispelled in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy and has the effect similar to that of amlodipine.
4.NEUROPROTECTION EFFECT OF TAURINE IN YOUNG RATS AND THE MECHANISM INVOLVED
Rong XIAO ; Fubin QIU ; Xiuhua LI ; Yan YANG ; Jiang LIANG
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(01):-
Objective: To investigate the possible mechanism of neuroprotection produced by taurine supplement on brain in young rats. Methods: In vitro, taurine treatment or co-treatment with sodium selenite that produced significant neuronal apoptosis was used in cultured cortical neurons to examine the neuroprotection effect using MTT assay and DNA fragmentation electrophoresis. In vivo, female weanling Sprague Dawley rats were divided into four groups, eight rats per group. The treated groups were fed on diets with different contents of taurine respectively, and the control group was fed on taurine unsupplemented diets. The experiment lasted five weeks. Results: Taurine significantly increased neuronal survival in dose-dependent manner. The typical DNA ladder pattern could be prevented by taurine. Taurine could elevate brain wet weight, and significantly increased the level of taurine, protein and AChE in brain. Conclusion: It is proposed that the neuroprotection effect of taurine could be achieved by modulating expression of related genes and blocking neuronal apoptosis.
5.Influences of improved intramuscular injection on quality of benzathine benzylpenicillin medication
Xueling Lü ; Guiqi SONG ; Yun LING ; Chengyan JIANG ; Xiuhua JING
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(4):500-502
Objective To explore influences of improved intramuscular injection on quality of benzathine benzylpenicillin medication.Methods The cluster random sampling was adopted to select 178 patients who needed injection of 240U benzathine benzylpenicillin.A self-control study design was used,and benzathine benzylpenicillin was injected in both sides with each of 1 200 000 units.The left side was injected via routine method,while the right side was injected by an improved intramuscular injection.One-time success rate,degree and duration of pain during and after injection were recorded.Results The differences of one-time success rate,pain during injection,pain after injection,duration of pain after injection and incidence of induration after injection between two groups were statistically significant(P<0.01).Conclusion The improved intramuscular injection can improve one-time success rate of benzathine benzylpenicillin,reduce pain during injection and local pain after injection,shorten duration of pain and decrease incidence of induration after injection.
6.Endobiliary intraductal radiofrequency ablation to reopen occluded biliary metal stents in malignant biliary obstruction
Zhonghua JIANG ; Xiuhua ZHANG ; Fei WANG ; Quanpeng LI ; Guobin JIANG ; Lin MIAO ; Zhining FAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2015;21(10):678-681
Objective To study the safety and feasibility of endobiliary intraductal radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to reopen occluded self-expandable metal stents in patients with malignant biliary obstruction.Methods 11 patients with malignant biliary obstruction and blocked metal stents were prospectively studied.During ERCP, after biliary cannulation, the blocked metal stents underwent RFA using a bipolar radiofrequency probe which was introduced into the stenotic bile duct via a guide wire.This was followed by a balloon to repeatedly remove debris and then endoscopic nasobiliary drainage.The patients were closely observed and followed up.Results RFA was successfully carried out in all the patients and patencies were achieved when compared with pre-RFA.The median post-RFA luminal diameter of the strictures showed significant improvement: 6 (4 ~ 10) mm versus 2 (0 ~ 5) mm, and the mean post-RFA total bilirubin level decreased sharply : (39.4 ± 8.7) μ mol/L versus (130.1 ± 38.2) μmol/L.Following this intervention, 3 patients developed fever, which were controlled with conservative therapy.There was no mortality, haemorrhage, bile duct perforation or bile leak.Of the 11 patients, 3 were dead and 6 were alive at a median follow-up of 187 (75 ~ 304) days.The median stent patency was 135 (75 ~ 203) days and the median survival was 278 (75 ~ 304) days.Four patients had their stents patent at the time of the last follow-up or death.Seven patients had their stents blocked on 113, 124, 154, 203, 96, 135 and 112 days post-procedure.Condusions Endobiliary intraductal RFA is technically feasible and safe to reopen occluded metal stents in malignant biliary obstruction.This efficacy needs to be confirmed by future randomized studies.
7.Clinical observation on nimotuzumab combined with radiochemotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Juying LIU ; Wei CHEN ; Jing WEN ; Yesong GUO ; Xuesong JIANG ; Xiuhua BIAN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(10):696-699
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of nimotuzumab in combination with radiochemotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).Methods 42 patients with locoregionally advanced NPC were retrospectively analyzed.They all received the treatment of nimotuzumab in combination with radiochemotherapy.Intensity modulated radiationtherapy (IMRT) was applied and the prescribed radiation dose administered to the primary tumor was between 70 to 79.2 Gy in 32-37 fractions and 41-49 days.The dose administered to lymph nodes was between 65 to 76 Gy in 32-37 fractions and 41-49 days.Nimotuzumab was given weekly during irradiation.All patients received chemotherapy.Results The main adverse events were mucositis,bone marrow suppression,dermatitis and xerostomia.Grade 1 or 2 oropharyngeal mucositis occurred in 29 (69.0 %) patients,and grade 3 in 2 (4.8 %).Grade 1 or 2,3 or 4 leucopemia occurred in 25 cases (59.5 %),16 cases (38.1%),respectively,without occurrence of febrile neutropenia.There was no treatment related death.Complete response (CR) rate was 90.5 % (38/42),partial response (PR) rate was 9.5 % (4/42) and the total efficiency was 100 %.After a median follow-up of 22.5 months,the 1-year local control rate was 100 %.1-year distant metastasis-free survival rate was 92.7 %.1-year overall survival rate was 95.2 %.Conclusion Nimotuzumab combined with radiochemotherapy was efficient and safe for locoregionally advanced NPC.
8.Long-term follow-up of patients with early-stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of Waldeyer's ring treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy
Xue SONG ; Lirong WU ; Zhenzhang CHEN ; Ning JIANG ; Dejun WANG ; Lijun ZHAO ; Xiuhua BIAN ; Xia HE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2017;26(8):904-908
Objective To evaluate the treatment outcome, prognostic factors, radiation dose, and toxicities in patients with early-stage primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of Waldeyer's ring (WR-DLBCL) treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).Methods This study included 80 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ primary WR-DLBCL who were admitted to our hospital from 2008 to 2015.Only 3 patients received radiotherapy alone, and the other patients received radiotherapy and chemotherapy.After chemotherapy, 24 patients achieved complete remission (CR), and 53 patients achieved partial remission (PR).IMRT was given to the primary lesion and cervical lymphatic drainage region.Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test.The Cox model was used for analysis of prognostic factors.The toxicities were scored using the RTOG criteria.Results The median follow-up was 64 months.The 5-year locoregional control (LRC), overall survival (OS), and progression-free survival (PFS) rates were 94%, 88%, and 84%, respectively.The dose-volume histogram showed that the maximum, mean, and minimum doses to primary gross tumor volume were 54.47 Gy, 52.27 Gy, and 38.83 Gy, respectively.Prognostic analysis showed that age>60 years and increased lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were influencing factors for OS (P=0.009 and 0.002), and that aged>60 years, IPI ≥2, and increased LDH were influencing factors for PFS (P=0.001, 0.035, and 0.007).Among all patients, 12, 53, and 8 experienced grade 1-3 radiation-induced acute oral mucositis, respectively, and 16 and 13 experienced grade 1 and 2 xerostomia as the late toxicity, respectively.Conclusions For patients with early-stage primary WR-DLBCL, IMRT results in satisfactory OS, PFS, and LRC and has tolerable early or late radiation-induced toxicities.
9.Application of Iohexol Used in Enhanced CT Scanning
Shengqian LI ; Jing FENG ; Fu LIU ; Chengping JIANG ; Yun YANG ; Xiuhua XU
Herald of Medicine 2015;(9):1224-1226,1227
Objective To investigate the application of iohexol in enhanced CT scanning. Methods The total of 623 patients taking iohexol for enhanced CT scanning were sampled to record relevant data for reference. According to evaluation standards for rational use of contrast media,the risk factors,selection of contrast media,medication time,usage and dosage,and drug combination were analyzed statistically. Results Among 623 patients used iohexo for enhanced CT scanning,302 patients had the risk factors of adverse reaction(the incidence rate as 48.48%) and 115 patients received psychological intervention(the incidence rate as 18.46%).And 206 patients had been given with the reasonable fluid therapy before and after angiography(the incidence rate as 33.07%),there were only 124 patients who performed the renal function and urine routine examination 48-72 h before and after angiography(the incidence rate as 19.90%).And 33 patients occured allergic reaction with the incidence rate as 5.30%. Conclusion There existed irrational phenomenon in application of diodone in enhanced CT scanning.It is necessary to further standardize the clinical application of diodone and make complete measures for rational use of diodone.
10.The risk factors and the etiology analysis of early infection in recipients following liver transplantation
Xiuhua XIE ; Yingjun JIANG ; Man XIE ; Xinjuan KONG ; Wei RAO ; Yunjin ZANG ; Tingting WANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2017;38(4):200-205
Objective To explore the risk factors,the distribution of etiology and drug resistance status of patients with early infection (3 months) after liver transplantation,and to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical data of 112 recipients from February 2014 to December 2015 were collected,and logistic regression analysis was performed on the risk factors of early postoperative infection in liver transplant patients.The independent risk factors of infection after liver transplantation were screened out.At the same time,the results of pathogen culture and drug sensitivity test were statistically described.Results The independent risk factors for infection at 3th month after liver transplantation included the operative time ≥600 min [P =0.003,odds ratio (OR) =9.996,95 % confidence interval (95 % CI),2.221-44.981],intensive care unit (ICU) ≥6 days (P =0.010,OR =6.306,95% CI =1.563-25.437),Child-Pugh grade of C (P =0.023,OR =6.298,95% CI =1.294-30.659).Of the 112 liver transplant recipients,59 had an infection (52.68%),and 168 stains of pathogens were isolated.The positive rate of the specimens was highest in sputum,followed by bile,ascites,drainage and catheter end,blood,deep vein catheter,middle urinary,pleural effusion and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC).The detectable rate of gram-negative bacteria,gram-positive bacteria,fungi and viruses was 46.43% (78 strains),29.76% (50 strains),18.45% (31 strains),and 5.36% (9 strains) respectively.Infection occurred mainly within 1 month after surgery,accounting for about 80.36% (135 strains),especially at 1st week after surgery,accounting for about 34.52% (58 strains).Gram-positive bacteria had a higher drug resistance rate,including penicillins,macrolides,aminoglycosides,quinolones,linamides,etc.especially in the highest rate of Enterococcus faeciurr.Gram-negative bacteria were individualized based on the different strains of the bacteria,and they were relatively low in the resistance of the carbapene.Conclusion Infection is one of the most common complications after liver transplantation.To reduce the incidence of infection after liver transplantation,efforts should be made to shorten the duration of operation and ICU stay time,improve the basic nutritional status of recipients,and enhance monitoring of the recipient's infection after liver transplantation,to further increase the survival rate of postoperative liver transplantation recipients and improve the quality of life.