1.Clinical observation of metformin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 complicated with sarcopenia in elderly patients
Xuemei ZHONG ; Min CHEN ; Yayun LING ; Bingqian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(6):732-736
OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy and safety of metformin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) complicated with sarcopenia in elderly patients. METHODS From January 2022 to January 2024, clinical data from eligible patients with T2DM complicated with sarcopenia treated at the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College were collected. Patients were randomly assigned into control group (70 cases) and observation group (70 cases) using a random number table. Both groups received routine interventions; control group additionally received subcutaneous injections of Insulin glargine injection before bedtime and Human insulin injection 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. In addition to the same treatments as the control group, the observation group was administered 0.5 g of Metformin hydrochloride sustained-release tablets orally once daily. Both groups were treated continuously for 24 weeks. Comparisons were made between the two groups in terms of glucose metabolism indexes [fasting blood glucose (FBG), 2 h postprandial blood glucose (2 hBG), and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)], homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), appendicular skeletal mass muscle index (ASMI), grip strength, walking speed, lipid metabolism indexes [serum total triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C)], serological markers [high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and ferritin levels] and quality of life. The occurrence of ADR was recorded in both groups. RESULTS 65 patients in the control group and 63 patients in the observation group completed this study, respectively. After treatment, the levels of FBG, 2 hBG, HbA1c, HOMA-IR,TG and TC in both groups, and the levels of hs-CRP, IL-6 and ferritin in observation group were all significantly reduced compared to those before treatment (P<0.05), and the HOMA-IR in observation group was significantly lower than control group (P<0.05); additionally, the grip strength, walking speed, and scores for daily living and activity abilities of observation group were increased than those before treatment and the control group (P<0.05). The incidence of adverse drug reactions in both groups was 2.86%. CONCLUSIONS Metformin can reduce inflammatory factors and ferritin levels, promote the recovery of muscle mass and strength, improve insulin resistance, and quality of life in elderly patients with T2DM complicated with sarcopenia, and does not increase the occurrence of adverse drug reactions.
2.Bibliometric analysis on research about low-level occupational benzene exposure
Danping DUAN ; Shuzhen BAI ; Yingyin LIU ; Luxi BAI ; Jinmei LIANG ; Ling ZHU ; Lin CHEN ; Huidong SONG ; Xuemei CHEN ; Zhi WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(2):199-204
ObjectiveTo analyze the research status and trends in low-level occupational benzene exposure. Methods Articles on low-level occupational benzene exposure from Chinese and English journals from January 1st, 2000, to December 31th, 2022 were retrieved using the Web of Science and the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and a bibliometric analysis was conducted. Results A total of 327 articles were included in the analysis, comprising 216 English articles and 111 Chinese articles. i) The number of articles published in English fluctuates greatly over the years, without a trend of continuous growth or decline. Authors from 359 research institutions in 45 countries and regions have published relevant English articles in 97 kinds of journals, involving 281 grants from 226 foundations. The top three countries in terms of articles amount were the United States, Italy, and China, with 81, 46, and 43 papers, respectively. The English articles mainly focused on mechanistic research at the genetic level, such as hematotoxicity, oxidative stress, and DNA damage. ii) The number of Chinese articles increased gradually after 2012, with the growth peak in 2017. Authors from 127 research institutions in 26 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities published Chinese articles in 51 kinds of journals, involving 154 grants from 78 foundations. Chinese articles tended to focus on benzene-induced hematotoxicity and occupational health damage. Conclusion Most studies on low-level occupational benzene exposure were conducted in China, the United States and Italy, focused on hematotoxicity. Monitoring international research topics and hotspots of the field has certain reference value for related research in China.
3.A Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Clinical Study of Bushen Yuyin Tiaochong Decoction in the Treatment of Diminished Ovarian Reserve Infertility with Kidney-Yin Deficiency
Ling XU ; Xuemei PENG ; Lei DENG ; Jianju HU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(1):78-82
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical effect of Bushen Yuyin Tiaochong Decoction in the treatment of diminished o-varian reserve(DOR)infertility with kidney-yin deficiency.METHODS 60 DOR infertility patients with kidney-yin deficiency from the gynecology outpatient department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine from October 2020 to April 2023 were selected and divided into the placebo group and the kidney-tonifying group using the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.Patients in both groups were given oral treatment with dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA).The placebo group was additionally given placebo.The Bushen Yuyin group was additionally given Bushen Yuyin Tiaochong Decoction.The treat-ment course for both groups was 3 months.Changes in TCM syndrome scores and reproductive life quality scores were observed before and after treatment.Changes in serum follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH),anti-Mullerian hormone(AMH)and estradiol(E2)levels in patients were detected by ELISA.The occurrence of adverse reactions during treatment was observed,and the pregnancy rates of the two groups of patients after treatment were recorded.RESULTS After treatment,the total TCM syndrome scores of patients in the Bushen Yuyin group were significantly reduced(P<0.01),which was better than that of the placebo group(P<0.01);the reproduc-tive life quality scores of patients in both groups were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the Bushen Yuyin group was better than the placebo group(P<0.05);the number of AFC in the Bushen Yuyin group was significantly increased(P<0.01),which was better than the control group(P<0.01);the serum AMH levels of patients in both groups were significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01),and the Bushen Yuyin group was higher than that of the placebo group(P<0.01);the serum E2 level of patients in both groups was significantly decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01),the Bushen Yuyin group was lower than the placebo group(P<0.01);the serum FSH level of patients in Bushen Yuyin group was significantly decreased(P<0.01),which was better than that of the placebo group(P<0.01);the total pregnancy rate of the Bushen Yuyin group was better than that of the placebo group(P<0.05);no significant ad-verse reactions were observed in both groups during the treatment period.CONCLUSION Bushen Yuyin Tiaochong Decoction can significantly improve the pregnancy rate of DOR infertile patients,enhance ovarian function while reducing TCM syndrome scores,im-prove the quality of reproductive life,and is highly safe.
4.Construction and application effect evaluation of ointment massage for postoperative rehabilitation of newborn after intestinal surgery
Jing RUAN ; Jiaxuan MAI ; Linghua CHEN ; Lijiao QIN ; Ling CHEN ; Jiaying CHEN ; Xuemei ZHONG ; Kun DAI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(14):1058-1065
Objective:To explore the effect of ointment massage on the postoperative recovery of newborns who had intestinal tract operation, aim to construct an effective post-operative ointment and massage scheme and to enrich the content of enhanced recovery after surgery in the field of newborns.Methods:Delphi expert inquiry method was used to construct the ointment message scheme. A total of 64 newborns undergone intestinal surgery from May 2022 to May 2023 in Guangdong Women and Children Hospital were selected as study subjects and divided into routine group (34 cases) and ointment group (30 cases) by random number table method. In addition to routine treatment and nursing, the newborns in the ointment group also received ointment massage. The postoperative gastrointestinal drainage volume, fasting days, the first feeding time, hospital stay and the number of cases of vomiting and abdominal distension between the two groups were compared.Results:A total of 16 experts with (38.93 ± 5.13) years old were inquired, 6 males and 10 females. The effective questionnaire response rates for the two rounds of expert inquiry were 16/16 and 15/16, the expert authority coefficients were both≥0.80, the Kendall′s W coefficients were 0.117 and 0.107, with statistically significant differences (both P<0.05). A ointment message scheme consisting of 8 acupoints and 7 kinds of traditional Chinese medicines was determined. In the routine group, there were 19 males and 15 females with (268.47 ± 11.27) gestational age. In the ointment group, there were 20 males and 10 femles with (271.93 ± 10.36) gestational age. The postoperative gastrointestinal drainage volume, fasting days, the first feeding time and the hospital stay in the ointment group were 74.0 ml, 6.0 d, 158.5 h and 13.0 d, which had significant differences with the 184.5 ml, 7.5 d, 192.0 h, 16.5 d in the routine group ( Z values were 2.07-2.45, all P<0.05). The incidence of vomiting and abdominal distension in the ointment group were both 8 cases, which were lower than the 19 and 18 cases in the routine group with a statistically significant difference ( χ2 = 5.58, 4.56, both P<0.05). Conclusions:The ointment massage in this study has a positive impact on the recovery of newborn infants after intestinal surgery, with high safety, in line with enhanced recovery after surgery concept, and is worthy of promotion.
5.Efect of Surgical or Spontaneous Pregnancy Reduction of One Twin after In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer on Clinical Outcomes
Jin LIN ; Hui HUANG ; Guiquan WANG ; Ling ZHANG ; Xuemei HE ; Bingbing DENG ; Ping LI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2023;39(11):855-860
Objective:To investigate the effect of early selective reduction of twin pregnancies or spontaneous reduction on the improvement of clinical outcome in IVF-ET treatment.Methods:The clinical data of 6535 cycles(6535 cases)of single or twin pregnancy obtained from fresh and frozen-thawed embryo transfer(FET)of IVF or ICSI-ET in the Department of Reproductive Medicine,Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen Univer-sity from November 2011 to December2021 were analyzed retrospectively,The propensity score matching(PSM)method(1∶4)was used to include the study subjects.The surgical reduction group and the spontaneous single-ton group were included in 128 cycles and 510 cycles,respectively.The spontaneous reduction group and the ini-tial singleton group were included in 511 cycles and 2038 cycles,respectively.The pregnancy outcomes of each groups were compared.Results:After PSM,the number of transferred embryos in the surgical and spontaneous reduction group was higher than that in the initial singleton group.The gestational week of delivery was earlier than that of the initial singleton group,and the birth weight of the newborn was lower than that in the initial single-ton group.The rate of premature delivery and low birth weight was higher than that in the initial singleton group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The incidence of pregnancy complications(postpartum hemorrhage,gestational diabetes,hypertensive disorders of pregnancy)and the rate of cesarean section were not significantly different(P>0.05).The abortion rate and neonatal birth defect rate were missing after adjusting the PSM model.According to the calculation before adjustment,the early abortion rate of the surgical reduction group and the spontaneous reduction group were significantly lower than that in the initial singleton group(P<0.05),and the late abortion rate of the spontaneous reduction group was lower than that in the initial singleton group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the neonatal birth defect rate between the surgical/spontaneous reduction group and the initial singleton group(P>0.05).Conclusions:Patients with multiple pregnancies caused by assisted reproductive technology(ART)may have a relatively poor prognosis in the perinatal period even if the effect of early pregnancy reduction surgery or spontaneous reduction is limited.Reducing the number of embryos transferred cannot completely reverse the pregnancy outcome.Limiting the number of embryos transferred is the fundamental solution to the adverse outcomes of ART assisted pregnancy.
6.Refractive status of children and adolescents in Gaoxin District of Chengdu
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(10):1565-1569
Objective:
To investigate the refractive status of children and adolescents aged 4-18 years in Chengdu, and to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of refractive parameters.
Methods:
A cross sectional survey was conducted among 82 024 children and adolescents aged 4-18 years in Gaoxin District of Chengdu from August to September 2021. The prevalence of screening myopia, low vision rate, high myopia rate, refractive status and axial development were analyzed.
Results:
The prevalence of screening myopia in students aged 4-18 years was 40.42%(33 158/82 024). Low myopia was 24.51%(20 108/82 024), moderate myopia was 13.05%(10 703/82 024) and high myopia was 2.86%(2 347/82 024). The prevalence of screening myopia was 1.81% (233/12 848) in kindergarten, 34.44%(17 095/49 644) in primary school, 79.73%(9 738/12 214) in junior high school and 83.25% (6 092/7 318) in senior high school. The rate of visual impairment increased by year from the age of 4, and the rate of myopia increased most rapidly from 6 to 15 years old, the prevalenct of high myopia was compared between adjacent age groups: there were statistical differences between 9-15 years old were more likely to be nearsighted than boys( P <0.035 7). Significant differences in screening myopia between 5- and 7-17 year old groups,and in boys and girls.The median total diopter was 0.40 D at the age of 4 and developed to -2.90 D at the age of 18 . The diopter of girls aged 8-15 years was higher than that of boys, and there was statistical significance( Z=-2.53, -4.09, -5.67, -8.64, -5.56, -4.97, -2.52, -2.14, P <0.05). The axial length gradually increased with age, with the mean value of (22.31±0.59) mm at 4 years old and (24.91±1.00) mm at 18 years old. The mean corneal curvature did not change with age (43.19±1.47)D.
Conclusion
6-15 years old is a especially critical period for myopia development. More efforts need to be taken to decrease the prevalence of myopia before 6 years old. Prevention of the development of high myopia should start before the age of 10. The prevalence of myopia in girls is higher than that in boys, more prevention and control of myopia should focus on girls.
7.Exploration and practice of integrated teaching of "organ system-centered" urogenital system
Wenwu GUI ; Yidi WEN ; Siting LÜ ; Ling ZHAO ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Lianlian WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(6):673-675
In order to meet the needs of contemporary society for medicine and cultivate high-quality compound medical talents, Chongqing Medical University has carried out the "organ system-centered" urogenital system integration curriculum reform. In the practice of integrated curriculum teaching, students have deepened their systematic understanding of medical knowledge, enhanced their enthusiasm and initiative in classroom learning, cultivated students' logical thinking ability, and improved students' innovative scientific research ability, by reorganizing the curriculum system, rewriting textbooks, improving the teaching environment, forming a teaching team, and reforming teaching methods, which laids the foundation for the further improvement of the medical curriculum.
8.Application of blended learning in Clinical Biochemistry
Jiaming FAN ; Qianyin LI ; Ling LI ; Lan ZHOU ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Yibing YIN ; Yujuan HE ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(7):850-852
Objective:To explore the role of blended learning in the undergraduate teaching of Clinical Biochemistry. Methods:The Batch 2017 medical laboratory technology undergraduates ( n=134) were selected as research objects, and the effect and opinions of blended learning were statistically analyzed by questionnaire survey and online-offline platform data. SPSS 23.0 was used to conduct rank sum test. Results:The application of blended learning in the Clinical Biochemistry teaching affected the learning effect in an all-round way. The average score increased from 70 (64, 76) to 79 (71, 85), with statistical difference ( Z=6.69, P<0.001). Conclusion:The combined application of blended learning, problem-based learning, flipped classroom and formative assessment is conducive to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude and cultivating students' clinical thinking ability.
9.A review on the status quo and implementation methods of ethics education in standardized training for resident doctors in medical genetics department.
Zhu ZHANG ; He WANG ; Jesse LI-LING ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Hongqian LIU ; Ting HU ; Jing WANG ; Qian ZHU ; Yi LAI ; Shanling LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(11):1037-1040
Clinical practice of Medical Genetics involves application of various genetic techniques for the diagnosis of genetic disorders and subsequent genetic counseling and treatment. The principles of Medical Ethics must be fully taken into account when applying genetic knowledge for medical practice. Medical Ethics education is therefore essential for the standardized training of resident doctors in medical genetics department. With a basic system of Medical Genetics Physician Training established, our hospital has made a preliminary exploration for the development of Medical Ethics teaching in resident training through various teaching practices including seminar, network teaching, case study, scene teaching and outpatient teaching, with an aim to strengthen Medical Ethnics knowledge, professionalism and communication skills, and implement Medical Ethics principles throughout clinical practice.
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10.Application of integrated teaching mode in clinical clerkship of obstetrics and gynecology
Ling ZHAO ; Yi CAO ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Hongyu ZHOU ; Lianlian WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2021;20(6):677-680
Objective:To explore the value of series situational simulation teaching combined with symptoms-centered integrated teaching mode in clinical clerkship of obstetrics and gynecology.Methods:A total of 181 students from Batch 2016 of Clinical Medicine (experimental group) were enrolled to receive the series situational simulation teaching combined with symptoms-centered integrated teaching mode. The teaching results were evaluated by formative evaluation scores and questionnaire, compared with 195 students from Batch 2015 (control group). The statistical analysis was performed with SPSS 21.0.Results:Scores of formative evaluation in experimental group [(88.66±5.92) points] was higher than those in control group [(81.11±7.36) points], with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). Satisfaction of students for teaching flexibility, teaching innovation, learning interest and clinical thinking in experimental group was greater than that of students in control group ( P<0.05). Meanwhile, compared with the control group, teachers from experimental group were more satisfied with teaching flexibility, teaching integration, students' participation and activity in classroom and cultivation of the clinical thinking ability and post competences ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The series situational simulation teaching combined with symptoms-centered integrated teaching mode can help students to form a systemic knowledge system, cultivate their clinical thinking ability and establish a holistic view of disease.


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