1.Canonical Wnt pathway and schizophrenia
Xuemei WANG ; Donghong CUI ; Zeping XIAO
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(medical Science) 2010;30(2):225-228
Schizophrenia is one of the most severe psychiatric disorders.Although the etiology is unknown,schizophrenia appears to be a polygenic disorder associated with environmental factors.There are evidences that intracellular signaling plays an important role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia.Canonical Wnt pathway,which is closely related to the development and function maintenance of central nervous system,have drawn wide attention.Evidences for potential disturbances of Wnt signaling pathways in schizophrenia have accumulated,which are in favour of the hypothesis that Wnt signaling alterations may be important in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia.The research advances in the relationship between canonical Wnt signaling pathway and schizophrenia are reviewed in this paper.
2.Association study between early trauma experience and obsessive-compulsive disorder
Xuemei WANG ; Zhen WANG ; Haiting XU ; Zeping XIAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2011;20(1):7-9
Objective To investigate the association between early trauma experiences and obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD). Methods One hundred and eighty-five patients who met with OCD diagnosis of DSM-Ⅳ and one hundred and thirty-two healthy controls were recruited. Early trauma experience of all participants was assessed with Early Trauma Inventory-Short Form (ETI-SF) ,and severity of symptoms of OCD patients was evaluated with Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Severity Scale (Y-BOCS). Results When compared with controls, OCD group showed significantly higher in ETI-SF total score (3.55 ± 3.29 vs 1.51 ± 1.98, P < 0. 01 ) and had greater in general trauma (0.89 ± 1.10 vs 0. 43 ±0.77, P<0.01 ) ,physical abuse (0.98 ± 1.31 vs 0.65 ±1.04, P=0. 016),emotional abuse(1.43 ±1.61 vs 0.38 ±0.89, P<0. 01),and sexual abuse(0.24 ±0.59 vs 0.06 ±0.30, P<0. 01 ). Female OCD patients reported more sexual abuse than male patients(0.33 ±0.69 vs0. 16 ± 0.45, P = 0.049) . There was a negative correlation between onset age of obsessive symptoms and early trauma experiences(P < 0. 01 ), except sexual abuse experiences (P = 0. 10). Conclusion OCD patients have much more childhood traumas, and the more trauma experiences are,the earlier onset of OCD is, which may associated with the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
3.Eraly trauma experience is associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Xuemei WANG ; Wen CHEN ; Zhen WANG ; Zeping XIAO
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2016;25(12):1087-1090
Objective To compare the difference of early trauma experience between early-onset and late-onset obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD),and the kinds of early trauma in the cause of OCD. Methods Three hundred and twenty-six patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder and 480 healthy con-trols were enrolled. Early Trauma Inventory-Short Form ( ETI-SF) was applied to assess the early trauma ex-perience,compare the difference of early trauma experience between early-onset ( n=138) and late-onset ( n=188) OCD,and the kinds of early trauma in the cause of OCD. Results There were significant differences in the early trauma experience between obsessive-compulsive disorder group and control group((3.90±3.61) vs (1.88±2.61), P<0.01).Scores of physical((1.12±1.38) vs (0.71±1.23), P=0.001),emotional((1.58± 1.71) vs (0.42±1.01), P<0.01),and sexual abuse((0.27±0.59) vs (0.09±0.36), P=0.001),and a gener-al traumatic experience((0.94±1.17) vs (0.66±1.09), P<0.01) were significant difference between patients and controls. Except sexual abuse((0.30±0.66) vs (0.24±0.67), P=0.42),there were significant differ-ences in the early trauma between early-onset and late-onset OCD((5.12±3.58) vs (3.01±3.38), P<0.01), especially emotional abuse((2.18±1.76) vs (1.12±1.53), P<0.01).247(75.8%) OCD patients and 79(57. 9%) healthy controls experienced early trauma(χ2=21.48, P<0.01). Experiencing one kind of early trau-ma,the prevalence of OCD was 39.1%,two kind was 61.0%,three kind of early trauma was 65.8%,and ex-periencing four or more kind of early trauma,the prevalence of OCD was up to 84.4%. Conclusion OCD patients have much more early trauma,especially early-onset OCD. Experiencing more kind of early trauma, and the prevalence of OCD higher may associated with the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is important to consider the role of childhood trauma in the prevention and treatment of OCD.
5.Integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine versus Western medicine in treatment of arteriosclerosis obliterans: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Xuemei YOU ; Xiao QIN ; Zhiyong DONG ; Guanliang WANG
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2010;8(10):917-27
The conventional therapy for arteriosclerosis obliterans (ASO) is Western medicine. However, it has some adverse effects and does not respond to some patients, and it is also very expensive.
6.Study on the Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Entities in Jiangsu Province and Guangdong Province
Xuemei ZHANG ; Bianling FENG ; Shimin YANG ; Jiadong GUO ; Xunxia XIAO
China Pharmacy 2015;(21):2884-2886,2887
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the present situation of adverse drug reaction(ADR)reporting entities in Jiangsu prov-ince and Guangdong province,and provide reference for the improvement of ADR monitoring. METHODS:With the overview of ADR monitoring at home and abroad by reading literatures,the ADR reporting entities(drug manufacturers,drug distributors and medical institutions) in Jiangsu province and Guangdong province were selected as objects for cluster sampling by questionnaires, and descriptive statistical analysis and other methods were adopted to process and analyze the results. RESULTS:There were totally 205 effective questionnaires. In Jiangsu province and Guangdong province,67 and 60 of the surveyed ADR reporting entities had specialized ADR monitoring departments,98.1% and 99.0% had equipped with specialized personnel for ADR work;ADR moni-toring mostly belonged to quality management department in drug manufacturers and distributors,and pharmacy department in medi-cal institutions;most entities were equipped with computers,printers,copiers and other basic office equipments;but most entities’ responsibilities were not clear enough;27 and 15 entities had specialized budget for ADR monitoring;97.2% and 96.9% had com-munication with ADR ,monitoring center,but the feedback information was unsatisfactory;85.0% and 86.7% had related training for personnel;establishing standard operating procedures of the system construction was relatively good,the other related system construction was still not ideal;91.6% and 90.8% would report ADR immediately after discovery,92.5% and 97.9% would back-up recording the ADR,mainly by internet reporting;the average scores in terms of job satisfaction in Jiangsu province were higher than Guangdong province. CONCLUSIONS:According to the results,it is suggested to improve the system construction of ADR monitoring,optimize working conditions,ensure financial support of ADR monitoring,and strengthen work communication and system construction and other measures to promote conduct of ADR monitoring.
7.Study on the ADR Reporting Entities in Henan Province and Hebei Province
Xuemei ZHANG ; Jiadong GUO ; Bianling FENG ; Shimin YANG ; Xunxia XIAO
China Pharmacy 2015;(24):3316-3318
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the situation of ADR reporting entities in Henan province and Hebei province to pro-vide reference for the improvement of ADR monitoring. METHODS:Literatures were consulted to investigate the ADR monitoring at home and abroad. With the subject of ADR reporting entities(pharmaceutical manufacturers,drug distributors and medical insti-tutions)in Henan and Hebei province,questionnaires and descriptive statistical analysis were conducted to analyze the results. RE-SULTS:186 valid questionnaires were received. There were respectively 58 and 62 ADR reporting entities with ADR monitoring de-partment in Henan and Hebei province,all of them had personnel who were responsible for ADR;ADR monitoring mostly belonged to quality control department in pharmaceutical manufacturers and drug distributors,and pharmacy department in medical institu-tions;most were equipped with computer,printer,phone and other basic office equipments;most were not clearly for major duty;there were respectively 24 and 2 entities with special budget for ADR monitoring;95.7% and 96.8% had communication with the local ADR monitoring centers,however,the information feedback was not ideal;86.7%and 98.9%had training for the stuff;stan-dard operation procedure was relatively good in Hebei province;96.7% and 98.9% would report ADR immediately after finding ADR,92.3% and 97.8% would record and backup the reported ADR;the form mainly by network report;the average degree of satisfaction evaluation in Henan province was higher than Hebei. CONCLUSIONS:According to the results,it is suggested to pro-mote the implementation of ADR monitoring by optimizing the work conditions,ensuring work fund and strengthening work feed-back.
8.Diffusion tensor MR imaging in pediatric patients with periventricular leukomalacia
Sheng XIE ; Xuemei GUO ; Aiguo CUI ; Jiangxi XIAO ; Xuexiang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2001;0(03):-
Objective To compare pediatric patients with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) with normal children by using diffusion tensor MR imaging. Methods Diffusion tensor images were obtained in 15 pediatric patients with PVL and 15 age-matched normal children. Regions of interest were drawn to measure the fractional anisotropy (FA) in bilateral posterior limb of internal capsule, bilateral optic radiation, genu of corpus callosum, and splenium of corpus callosum. The values of PVL patients and normal children were compared using non-dependent samples T-test. Results The FA values of regions of interest prescribed were significantly lower in PVL patients than in normal children(P
9.Preliminary study of normal changes in brain white matter during childhood with diffusion tensor imaging
Jiangxi XIAO ; Xuemei GUO ; Sheng XIE ; Xiaoying WANG ; Xuexiang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2000;0(12):-
Objective To study the normal changes in brain white matter during childhood by analyzing the anisotropy of different regions and different age groups with diffusion tensor imaging (DTI). Methods DTI was performed in 89 children (age range from 2 days to 18 years) without brain abnormalities, and the data measured in fractional anisotropy(FA) maps were analyzed statistically. Children less than 6 months were ranged to group 1, 6-12 months to group 2, 1-3 years to group 3, 3-5 years to group 4, 5-8 years to group 5, 8-12 years to group 6, 12-18 years to group 7. Results (1) There were significant differences in anisotropy (FA values) among different regions of white matter in brain In group 7, the FA value of corpus callosum was 0.826?0.039, middle cerebellar peduncle 0.678?0.043, frontal white matter 0.489?0.033. (2) The anisotropy among different age group was statistically different, P
10.MRI Characteristic Features of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex(TSC)
Jiangxi XIAO ; Xuemei GUO ; Xiaoying WANG ; Xuexiang JIANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 1991;0(03):-
Objective To analyze MRI characteristic features of TSC.Methods 13 clinically proven patients with TSC,each one had head MR scanning.Results There were mainly four findings on MRI:①Subependymal nodules,which were detected in all cases.Of them 71 lesions on T 1WI,39 lesions on T 2WI and 56 lesions on PDWI were detected;②Cortical tubers in 11 cases,114 lesions on T 2WI and PDWI,72 lesions on T 1WI were detected;③The abnormal findings of white matter,which were detected in 5 cases,10 lesions on T 2WI and PDWI,none on T 1WI were detected;④Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma,only 1 case detected.Conclusion MRI is sensitive to the changes in central neural system in TSC and is the first choice among the diagnostic imaging modalities.T 1WI is sensitive to the subependymal nodules,while T 2WI and PDWI were sensitive to the cortical tubers and abnormal findings of white matter.