1.Pharmacoeconomics of the oral antidiabetic drugs in National Essential Medicine
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(12):1021-1024
To compare the economic efficacies of the oral antidiabetic drugs in National Essential Medicine for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus.200 diabetic patients with body mass indices between 19-27 kg/m2 were assigned into 5 groups:group A received glibenclamide,group B glipizide,group C metformin,group D glibenclamide +metformin,and group E glipizide + metformin.Pharmacoeconomic evaluation was performed by cost-effectiveness analysis( CEA ).Fasting glucose level in patients treated with these 5 drugs all decreased significantly,as well as HbA1c.Glibenclamide was more in line with the principles of pharmacoeconomics,but should be used carefully for its serious and prolonged hypoglycemia,especially in elderly patients.According to the method of cost-effectiveness analysis,it was more economical to use metformin to control fasting glucose level while it is more reasonable to use glipizide to control the postprandial glucose whereas controlling of postprandial blood glucose is considered as a priority.Glipizide+mefformin combination may be recommended to the patients whose blood glucose level is poorly controlled by a single drug alone.
2.Preliminary Test of the Werry-Weiss-Peters Activity Rating Scale
Xiuju JIANG ; Linyan SU ; Xuerong LUO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Psychology 2001;9(1):63-64,66
Objective: To evaluate the utility of the Werry-Weiss-Peters Activity Rating Scale (WWPARS) for children with a Chinese background. Methods:In the city of Changsha, 465 normal children aged 8~12 in two primary schools and 27 ADHD children in an outpatient department were tested with WWPARS. Psychometric properties of the scale were analyzed for reliability and validity. Results: While levels of activity increased with age for all children, there was no significant difference between the two groups assessed. The scale attained good reliability and validity. Conclusion: This scale can be applied for evaluation of activity levels for Chinese children.
3.The action of p38 and ERK1/2 on differentiation into neuron-like cells from rhesus monkeys mesenchymal stem cells
Ge SONG ; Yang ZHANG ; Weiwei ZHENG ; Ruzhang JIANG ; Bingqian LIU ; Xuerong SUN
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2011;34(6):472-475
ObjectiveTo investigate the role of p38 and ERK1/2 during rhesus monkeys mesenchymal stem cells differentiated into neuron-like cells.MethodsTo induce the neuronal phenotype,rhesus monkeys mesenchymal stem cells were maintained in sub-confluent cultures in serum-contain medium supplement with Sonic hedgehog.Western blot analysis the change of p38 and ERK1/2 during rhesus monkeys mesenchymal stem cells differentiated into neuron-like cells.Under transmission and scanning electron microscope,ultra-structure of the differentiated cell were observed.ResultsDuring BMSCs differentiated into neuron-like cells by SHH,Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) involved in their signal transduction,p38 was activated and ERK1/2 was inhibited.P38 inhibitor SB203580 increased induced differentiation time compared with normal induced cells,and inhibited neurite outgrowth.ConclusionActivation of p38 and inhibition of ERK was impacted on differentiation into neuron-like cells from rhesus monkeys mesenchymal stem cells induced by Sonic hedgehog,which may has potential application on neuroprotection of stem cells in Nervous system diseases
4.Outcome of childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with SCMC-ALL-2005 protocol
Huijuan XU ; Jian JIANG ; Ren ZHONG ; Xuerong LI ; Yuan LU ; Jingyan TANG ; Hui JIANG ; Xiaojun YUAN ; Ningling WANG ; Lirong SUN
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(11):1028-1033
Objective To analyze the outcome of childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated (ALL) with SCMC-ALL-2005 protocol. Methods Newly diagnosed B-cell ALL from May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2009 in ifve hospitals were treated and followed up according to SCMC-ALL-2005 protocol. Results A total of 601 cases with newly diagnosed B-cell ALL were enrolled. Among them, 539 cases (89.68%) were followed up until September 30, 2011. In 601 patients, there were 284 low-risk cases (LR group), 231 moderate-risk cases (MR group) and 86 high-risk cases (HR group) which were treated with SCMC-ALL-2005 protocol. The total complete remission rate during the period of induction was 98.84%and 7 cases did not achieve complete remission. The median time of the ifrst event occurring was 35 months (2.94 years). Among 539 cases completing follow-up, 403 cases (74.77%) completed treatment including 223 cases (86.43%) in LR group, 150 cases (73.17%) in MR group and 30 cases (39.47%) in HR group. The rate of cases completing treatment was signiifcantly different among three groups (P=0.001). The completion rate was highest in LR group and lowest in HR group. The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate was (83.3±1.8)%, and the 3-year EFS (event-free survival) rate was (79.2±1.9)%using a Kaplan-Meier method. The 5-year OS rate was (79.5±3.3)%, and the 5-year EFS rate was (70.9±3.7)%. There were signiifcant differences in 3-year EFS rate and 5-year EFS rate among three groups (P<0.05). Conclusions Childhood B-ALL treated with SCMC-ALL-2005 protocol achieved a better therapeutic effect and prognosis. The multi-center collaborative research is useful for the standard treatment of ALL.
5.Value of red blood cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting compensated liver cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Na YANG ; Hua HE ; Tianye ZHAO ; Xuerong TAO ; Yanhua WU ; Jing JIANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2021;37(6):1319-1325
ObjectiveTo investigate the value of red blood cell distribution width-to-platelet ratio (RPR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in predicting chronic hepatitis C (CHC)-related compensated liver cirrhosis by comparing serological markers between CHC patients and patients with compensated hepatitis C cirrhosis. MethodsThe patients with CHC in two townships of Fuyu County were screened for liver cirrhosis and liver cancer from September to December in 2019 and 2020, respectively. General information was collected; HCV RNA quantification, liver function, and routine blood test results were measured; liver transient elastography and abdominal ultrasound were performed at the same time. RPR, PLR, NLR, fibrosis-4 (FIB-4), and aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI) were calculated. The Mann-Whiney U test was used for comparison between groups. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to determine the optimal cut-off values of RPR and PLR. A multivariate unconditional logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the risk factors for CHC-related liver cirrhosis. The linear regression trend test was used to investigate the changing trend of RPR, PLR, FIB-4, and APRI in hepatitis C patients with different fibrosis stages. ResultsA total of 968 CHC patients were enrolled, among whom 123 (12.7%) were diagnosed with compensated liver cirrhosis (liver cirrhosis group). Compared with the CHC group, the liver cirrhosis group had a significant increase in RPR and a significant reduction in PLR (P<0.001). The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age >60 years (odds ratio [OR]=1.79, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.12-2.86, P=0.015), albumin <40 g/L (OR=1040, 95% CI: 3.47-31.18, P<0.001), RPR >0.081 (OR=3.83, 95% CI: 2.19-6.69, P<0.001), PLR <91.11 (OR=225, 95% CI: 1.31-3.89, P=0.004), FIB-4 >3.25 (OR=3.14, 95% CI: 1.74-5.67, P<0.001), and APRI >2 (OR=360, 95% CI: 110-11.78, P=0.035) were associated with the development of CHC-related compensated liver cirrhosis. With the aggravation of liver fibrosis, RPR, FIB-4, and APRI gradually increased and PLR gradually decreased (all P<0.001). ConclusionRPR and PLR are associated with the development and fibrosis progression of CHC-related compensated liver cirrhosis. Elderly patients with CHC (age >60 years) should be monitored for the changes in albumin and liver fibrosis indicators, and RPR and PLR should also be monitored regularly to identify liver cirrhosis in the early stage, give timely treatment, and reduce the incidence rate of liver cancer.
6.Evaluation on the application effects of quality control circle on improv-ing the accuracy of pupil observation for nurses in the department of neurosurgery
Xiaomin HAN ; Jianbo HUANG ; Xuerong YANG ; Pin YIN ; Tiantian JIANG ; Xinxia LIU
China Modern Doctor 2015;(15):136-139
Objective To explore the application effects of quality control circle (QCC) on improving accuracy of pupil observation for nurses in the department of neurosurgery. Methods Quality control circle was established. The theme of the activity was determined according to urgency and circle capacity, and activity proposal was decided. Investigation on current situation was carried out, and objective was set according to the focus on improvement and circle capacity. Reasons were analyzed, and feasible strategies were proposed and implemented. Accuracy of pupil observation before and after the QCC activity was compared, and the effects after the implementation of QCC was confirmed. Results As for tangible results, the scores of examination on specialized theoretical knowledge for nursing practitioners was (83.11±4.55) before the QCC activity, and the scores were (90.59±3.57) after the activity, the specialized theoretical knowl-edge for nursing practitioners significantly improved, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Accuracy of pupil observation was 47.50% before the QCC activity, and the accuracy was 90.83% after the activity, the accuracy of pupil observation after the activity significantly improved compared to that before the activity, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). As for intangible results, self scores from the circle members in 8 aspects including a-bility of solving problems, responsibility, ability of coordination and communication, team coherence, confidence, enthu-siasm, ability of applying quality control circle and happiness were all higher than those before the activity, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The activity of QCC is able to improve the level of spe-cialized nursing knowledge for nurses in the department of neurosurgery, enhance the ability of scientific research, un-derstanding of QCC, application ability and execution for nursing practitioners, and improve the accuracy of pupil ob-servation.
7.Effect of patient support model on the mood, self-efficacy and quality of life of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients
Junjuan ZHANG ; Xuerong LIU ; Xiaosong JIANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2017;23(35):4490-4493
Objective To explore the effect of patient support model on the emotion and self-efficacy of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), so as to summarize the nursing model for NPC patients and improve their quality of life. Methods A sample of 86 NPC patients who admitted from October 2013 to October 2016 for the first time were selected by convenience sampling method and divided into observation group (n=43) and control group (n=43) randomly using the random number table. Both of the groups were given routine nursing care, at the same time, the patients in the observation group were given patient support mode nursing. Patients' mood, self-efficacy, self-management ability and quality of life were compared after two months' intervention. Results After the intervention, the SAS and SDS scores of the two groups were significantly improved than before, and the scores were lower in the observation group than those in the control group, with statistical differences (t=13.648, 25.306; P<0.001). The level of patients' self-efficacy and self-management ability were improved after the intervention, and the scores of the observation group were higher than those of the control group (t=7.698, 6.838; P<0.001). SF-36 scores of both groups were better than those before the intervention, and SF-36 score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group (t=10.456, P<0.001). Conclusions The patient support model can effectively improve the self-efficacy level of NPC patients for the first hospitalization, improve the negative emotions and improve the quality of life of patients.
8. Construction of key elements of psychological care scheme for cancer Patients based on Swanson's care theory
Zhanbo JIANG ; Chunhong WANG ; Xuerong LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(6):449-454
Objective:
To construct the key elements of mental care program for cancer patients based on Swanson′s caring theory.
Methods:
Based on Swanson′s caring theory, using expert group discussion and Delphi expert inquiry, screening indicators to establish psychosocial care program for cancer patients.
Results:
The effective recovery rates of the two rounds of expert inquiries were 100% (34/34) and 94.12% (32/34), respectively. The coefficient of authority of experts was 0.89, and the coefficient of coordination of expert opinions was 0.411. The final training system includes five first-level indicators, 17 second-level indicators and 89 third-level indicators.
Conclusion
The mental care program can provide reference for clinical practice.
9.Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder in China: A Nationwide Multi-center Population-based Study Among Children Aged 6 to 12 Years.
Hao ZHOU ; Xiu XU ; Weili YAN ; Xiaobing ZOU ; Lijie WU ; Xuerong LUO ; Tingyu LI ; Yi HUANG ; Hongyan GUAN ; Xiang CHEN ; Meng MAO ; Kun XIA ; Lan ZHANG ; Erzhen LI ; Xiaoling GE ; Lili ZHANG ; Chunpei LI ; Xudong ZHANG ; Yuanfeng ZHOU ; Ding DING ; Andy SHIH ; Eric FOMBONNE ; Yi ZHENG ; Jisheng HAN ; Zhongsheng SUN ; Yong-Hui JIANG ; Yi WANG
Neuroscience Bulletin 2020;36(9):961-971
This study aimed to obtain the first national estimate of the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Chinese children. We targeted the population of 6 to 12-year-old children for this prevalence study by multistage convenient cluster sampling. The Modified Chinese Autism Spectrum Rating Scale was used for the screening process. Of the target population of 142,086 children, 88.5% (n = 125,806) participated in the study. A total of 363 children were confirmed as having ASD. The observed ASD prevalence rate was 0.29% (95% CI: 0.26%-0.32%) for the overall population. After adjustment for response rates, the estimated number of ASD cases was 867 in the target population sample, thereby achieving an estimated prevalence of 0.70% (95% CI: 0.64%-0.74%). The prevalence was significantly higher in boys than in girls (0.95%; 95% CI: 0.87%-1.02% versus 0.30%; 95% CI: 0.26%-0.34%; P < 0.001). Of the 363 confirmed ASD cases, 43.3% were newly diagnosed, and most of those (90.4%) were attending regular schools, and 68.8% of the children with ASD had at least one neuropsychiatric comorbidity. Our findings provide reliable data on the estimated ASD prevalence and comorbidities in Chinese children.