1.Potassium sodium dehydroandroan drographolide succinate combined with routine therapy for rotavirusenteritis in children
Wenliang ZHANG ; Xuemei RAO ; Lanfang LUO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(9):814-816
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of potassium sodium dehydroandroan drographolide succinate (PSDS) combined with routine therapy for rotavirus enteritis in children.MethodsA total of 148 children with rotavirus enteritis were included and divided into an observation group and a control group by random number table method, 74 in each group. The children in the observation group were treated with intravenous PSDS combined with routine therapy, and those in the control group with intravenous ribavirin combined with routine therapy. Serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and plasma lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) were determined using standard clinical laboratory procedures. The clinical efficacy was evaluated. Results The total efficacy rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (91.9%vs. 78.4%;χ2=2.314,P<0.05). After the treatment, the serum levels of IL-6 (18.24 ± 3.62 ng/mlvs. 25.36 ± 5.25 ng/ml; t=2.425,P<0.05) and TNF-α (20.86 ± 4.28 ng/mlvs. 31.22 ± 7.15 ng/ml;t=2.503,P<0.05), and the plasma levels of LDH (104.25 ± 22.06 U/Lvs. 150.26 ± 37.22 U/L;t=2.316,P<0.05), CK (84.25 ± 13.57 U/Lvs. 107.88 ± 16.28 U/L;t=2.327,P<0.05) and CK-MB (22.30 ± 4.24 U/Lvs. 32.26 ± 7.14 U/L;t=2.426,P<0.05) in the observation group was significantly lower than those in the control group. The time to diarrhea resolution (2.42 ± 0.53 dvs.3.56 ± 0.78 d;t=2.316,P<0.05) and the time to fever resolution(2.11 ± 0.32 dvs.2.63 ± 0.43 d;t=2.472,P<0.05) in the observation group were significantly delayed than those in the control group, and the hospital length of stay longer (6.23 ± 1.42 dvs. 4.35 ± 0.96 d;t=2.413,P<0.05).Conclusions PSDS combined with routine therapy may reduce inflammatory response, protect from myocardial injury, and promote recovery in children with RVE.
2.Relationship between vitamin D and cardiac autonomic dysfunction
Cheng WANG ; Xuemei LUO ; Jiemin LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(1):6-9
The automatic nervous system(ANS) has 2 main branches:the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.The ANS controls mainly automatic bodily functions that are engaged in homeostasis.Autonomic dysfunction lead to many diseases,for example,orthostatic intolerance etc.The relationship between vitamin D and cardiovascular disease has becomes the focus of study gradually in recent years.1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D participates in the regulation of renin-angiotensin axis,vascular effects.Vitamin D deficiency triggers secondary hyperparathyroidism,promotes the development of hypertension,diabetes,dyslipidemia which can influence the incidence and prognosis of cardiovascular disease as well.The study confirmed that vitamin D deficiency is one of the risk factors of cardiac autonomic dysfunction diseases such as orthostatic intolerance.The mechanism is still not very clear.Supplement of vitamin D can offer an effective method to decrease cardiovascular disease risk in populations with low vitamin D status.
3.Advances of infant body plethysmography
Xuemei WANG ; Jian LUO ; Zhou FU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2014;(4):369-372
Recently,commercialized infant body plethysmography has been widely used in clinic and re-search,especially with the publication of recommendation for this equipment and methodology. As the most valu-able equipment in measuring airway resistance and lung volume,infant body plethysmography can show series of valuable data on lung function,which is important in assessing pulmonary growth and development,evaluating respiratory mechanics and helping diagnose disease. However,the application of infant body plethysmography in clinic and physiology measurements is still limited by the effectivity of this equipment and appropriate reference values. This review is to introduce body plethysmography in infants,describe frequently-used data of lung func-tion,and discuss its potential clinical significance and availability of reference values.
4.Effects of cytokine-induced kill cell (CIK) and IL-2 on the secretion of thyroxine by thyroid papillary carcinoma
Jianpeng CHEN ; Rongcheng LUO ; Xuemei DING
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the therapeutic mechanisms for differentiated thyroid cancer by using CIK and IL-2, to find out the better adjunctive clinical therapies for thyroid cancer patients after operation, and to evaluate the effects of cytokine-induced kill cell (CIK) and IL-2 on the secretion of thyroxine by thyroid papillary carcinoma. Methods The samples of thyroid papillary carcinoma were taken from the excised tissues of patient with thyroid cancer, and then dispersed with collagenase and trypsin for culturing. The carcinoma cells were then seeded in 24-well cell culture plates at 37℃, 5% CO2 and 95% humidity for 3 days. At the fourth day, the cells in the wells were separately stimulated four times with different dosage of CIK and IL-2, and the stimulation lasted for 72 hours each time. 12 days later, the solution of T3, T4 was detected with radio-immunity kits, TSH was detected with immuno-radiation kits, and the cell proliferation was detected with mono-nuclear cell direct cytotoxicity assay. Results The thyroid cancer cells did not respond to IL-2 in median and low concentrations, but responded to IL-2 in a higher concentration which may depress the secretary function of thyroid cancer cells. IL-2 of high concentrations can obviously decrease the hormone secretion, such as Thyroxine and Thyrotropin, of papillary carcinoma, and improve the CIK's ability of killing cancer. CIK can kill the cancer cells only when companied with IL-2. Conclusion IL-2 of high concentrations can't inhibit the proliferation of thyroid cancer cells, but can depress the secretary function of thyroid cancer cells, which is different from the killing mechanism of CIK.
5.An epidemiologyical study on Miao drum and hypertension in Miao women
Jiashun LUO ; Jianlin DU ; Yufeng CHEN ; Xuemei LUO ; Xiangjun WU
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(19):2467-2469,2473
Objective To study the relationship between Miao drum and hypertension in the Miao women of the countryside . Methods A survey of blood pressure measurement and questionnaire investigation were conducted among 1 069 Miao females ,by using cluster multistage sampling in countryside of Hunan ,Hubei ,Chongqing ,and Guizhou .A case-control analysis for 226 cases with new diagnosed hypertension and 226 controls with normal blood pressure .Results Among 1 069 sample ,the standardized prevalence rate of hypertemion was 24 .5% .There were significant differences in the prevalence rates of hypertension between the different age groups(χ2 =174 .46 ,P<0 .01) .The single factor logistic regression analysis(OR=0 .383 ,95% CI:0 .262-0 .558)and multi-conditional logistic regression analysis(OR=0 .379 ,95% CI:0 .255-0 .565)showed that Miao drum was probably protective factor for hypertension in the Miao women of the countryside .Conclusion Miao drum was probably protective factor for hyperten-sion in the Miao women of the countryside in Hunan ,Hubei ,Chongqing ,and Guizhou .Long-term adherence to participate in miao drum exercise may prevent high blood pressure .
6.Development of willpower scale for civil pilots
Yuchuan LUO ; Xiaoli LUO ; Quanchuan WANG ; Xuemei DENG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(7):651-655
Objective To develop a willpower scale for Chinese civil pilots.Methods 695 civil aviation pilots were collected by stratified random sampling based method on different positions.Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used to analyzed the data and tested the reliability and validity of scale.Results The scale consisted of 16 items and 4 dimensions (pressure resistance,self-control,insist and decisiveness).4 dimensions explained 59.978% of the total variance.The Cronbach's α coefficient of full scale was 0.800,and the Cronbach's α coefficient of each factors were from 0.715 to 0.783.Coefficient of stability of the scale was beyond 0.805 (P<0.01).The correlation coefficient among each dimensions were from 0.050 to 0.366 (P<0.01),and the coefficient between each dimensions and the total score were from 0.565 to 0.699(P<0.01) and criterion validity of the questionnaire was 0.655 (P<0.01).Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the fitting effect of the four factors model was optimal (GFI=0.909,IFI=0.948,TLI=0.934,CFI=0.946,RMSEA=0.054).Conclusion The scale meets the requirements of psychological surveying,and it can be used as an effective tool for willpower of Chinese civil pilots.
7.Establishment and evaluation on the clinical reportable rang of serum alanine aminotransferase
Qun CHEN ; Wenshen LUO ; Yuanru WU ; Xuemei WU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;(3):362-363
Objective To explore the functional sensitivity ,maximum allowable dilution ,analytical measurement range and clin‐ical reportable rang of the serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT ) detected by Beckman Dxc800 automatic analyzer with the DiaSys diagnostic biochemistry reagent kits .Methods According to the EP6‐A document published in 2004 by American Clinical and La‐boratory Standards Institution (CLSI) ,these samples with equal interval ,proportional prepared with the low levels serum and the high levels serum and their concentration exceeding the range claimed by manufacture ,were detected twice each .The results were registered and analyzed by the SPSS19 .0 statistic software with polynomial regression analysis to determine the analytical measure ‐ment range .Five samples at the low concentration ,which were prepared previously ,were detected repeat at day interval .And the functional sensitivity was determined with combining the coefficient of variation and the average value .Three samples ,diluted to different dilution ratio with physiological saline ,were detected .The dilution recovery rate ,which was required in the range of 90%- 110% ,was calculated to establish the clinical reportable rang by combining the Functional Sensitivity .Results The analytical measurement range of the serum ALT detected by Beckman Dxc800 analyzer was 5 .50 - 847 .50 U /L ,the runctional sensitivity was 3 .698 U /L ,the maximum allowable dilution was 1 ∶ 8 and the clinical reportable rang was 3 .698 - 6 780 .0 U /L .Conclusion The analytical measurement range of the serum ALT detected by Beckman Dxc800 analyzer with the DiaSys diagnostic biochemistry rea‐gent kits ,was wider than that of being claimed by manufacture ,the clinical reportable rang could meet the need of clinic .
8.Our Chinese Dream:Holistic Systems Medicine--The Forth Discussion on the Proposal of Holistic Systems Medicine
Guoan LUO ; Yiming WANG ; Qionglin LIANG ; Yuanyuan XIE ; Xuemei FAN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(10):1963-1971
Major breakthrough and challenge that encountered by modern western medicine were described in this article. Some standpoints about the necessity of innovative revolution for the development of traditional Chinese medicine, together with the key points should be bring to the attention during ideological emancipation have been put forward here. Chinese scientists agreed that it is the most appropriate timing for us to establish a new medicine system, which we named Holistic Systems Medicine (HSM). The concept and research contents of Holistic Systems Medicine were also introduced in this article. Finally, a proposal for setting up“China Holistic Systems Medicine development project” was proposed.
9.Endoscopic Findings,Pathology and Clinical Features of Colorectal Polyps:Analysis of 740 Cases
Xiaolan WEI ; Ziyi LUO ; Zhihui QIU ; Yumei WU ; Xuemei LIU
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2017;22(2):100-102
In recent years,with the change of lifestyle and environment,the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing.Colorectal polyp is an important precancerous lesion of colorectal cancer;endoscopic early detection,early diagnosis are important for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer.Aims:To investigate the endoscopic findings, pathology and clinical features of colorectal polyps.Methods:Patients with colorectal polyps from January 2014 to June 2016 at the Third People's Hospital of Shenzhen were enrolled,and the general information data,endoscopic findings, pathology and canceration rate were retrospectively analyzed.Results:A total of 740 patients had colorectal polyps detected,the ratio of male to female was 1.75:1,559 (75.5%)patients were aged >40 years,70.4% of polyps were located in left hemicolon,the main pathological type of polyps were inflammatory polyps (29.0%),hyperplastic polyps (29.6%),tubular adenoma (30.3%).Cancer was found in 38 patients,canceration rate was 5.1%;the main pathological types of cancerated adenoma were tubular adenoma,tubular villous adenoma and villous adenoma,and 87.2%had a diameter greater than 1.5 cm,and were mainly located in left hemicolon (76.9%).Conclusions:Gender,age,pathological type, diameter of colorectal polyps are important factors of canceration.Male colorectal polyps patients with age >40 years, diameter greater than 1 .5 cm,tubular villous adenoma and villous adenoma should be paid attention and followed up.
10.Influencing Factors of Unintentional Injuries among the Left-behind Children in a Poverty County in Yunnan Province
Ying HUANG ; Xuemei LI ; Meng TANG ; Yuxuan LUO
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2016;37(12):37-40
Objective To explore risk factors of unintentional injury among left-behind children in a rural poverty county and to provide evidence for injury intervention.Methods 2 909 students,including 1 630 left-behind children,were recruited from a poor counties of five schools by Multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling method,and were surveyed applying designed questionnaire,interview method and observation method to collect the data of the injury accidents and related factors in the last one year.Results The incidence of unintentional injury among the left-behind children in rural area was 34.0%,higher than the rate of 27.7% among non-left-behind children and the difference was statistically significant (c2 =13.541,P<0.05);in the top five injury type were falling injury (14.0%),burus (5.6%) and sharp instrument injury (3.6%),bite (3.0%),parts (1.6%) among left-behind children.Low age,often miss my mother,fighting in school,outdoor activities,road and traffic state were risk factors for injury of left-behind children.Corcltsion The unintentional injury of left-behind children has become a social problem that can not be ignored,and targeted intervention should be carried out.