1.Clinical and immunologic observation of Qingxianyin in the treatment of oral lichen planus
Xuyan YANG ; Xiaolin WANG ; Yajuan CHANG ; Xiaonan LI
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2015;(5):707-709
Objective:To evaluate of effects of Qingxianyin in the treatment of oral lichen planus(OLP),and to explore its regula-tion of T lymphocytes cellular immune mechanism.Methods:25 cases of OLP were treated by Qingxianyin for 8 weeks and 25 heathy subjects were served as the blank controls.Before and after treatment,peripheral blood CD4 +,CD8 + lymphocyte counts and percentages and CD4 +/CD8 + ratio were measured by flow cytometry.The clinical effects of Qingxinayin were evaluated.Results:After 8 weeks of treatment,significant effect,improvement and ineffecacy were observed in 1 8,5 and 2 cases respectively.The total effective ratio was 92.0%.The CD4 + lymphocyte counts and percentage increased(P <0.05),CD8 + counts and percentage de-creased(P <0.05),CD4 +/CD8 + ratio increased(P <0.05).After treatment the indexes changed towards those of the healthy con-trols.Conclusion:Qingxianyin is effective in the treatment of OLP by promoting mucosal healing,microcirculation and improving im-mune function.
2.Effects of lumbar sympathetic nerve modulation guided by computed tomography for treating female pelvic limb hyperhidrosis
Xiaomin YANG ; Bing HUANG ; Ming YAO ; Xuyan ZHOU ; Yaping LU ; Jianguo GUO ; Yanbao SUN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2014;13(9):775-777
A total of 17 cases with pelvic limb hyperhidrosis were selected for lumbar sympathetic nerve modulation.The puncture of lumbar sympathetic nerve was guided by computed tomography (CT) through the gap of L2-3 until the needle tip reached the lateral of the second or third lumbar vertebra body and outside of psoas major.A mixture of 1% lidocaine 3 ml and 30% Iohexol injection 0.3 ml was injected.If the diffusion of lidocaine was observed between lumbar vertebra body and psoas major.After 15 min,5 ml of absolute alcohol was injected to modulate the lumbar sympathetic nerve.After 5 min,oximetry-derived perfusion index of toe and sole temperature increased (5.9 ± 1.4) folds and (4.16± 0.89) ℃ on average respectively.Pelvic limb hyperhidrosis was all cured within 6 months and one case recurred after a year.There were no occurrences of complications.Lumbar sympathetic nerve modulation guided by CT may be used for treating female pelvic limbs hyperhidrosis.
3.Changes of cardiac function and left atrial diameter after radiofre-quency catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation
Ying LIU ; Xuyan ZHAO ; Huiliang LIU ; Xiaoxia WU ; Wei HAN ; Shengli YANG ; Jianping LUO ; Dongxing MA
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2013;22(1):42-46
Objective: To observe curative effect of radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) and changes of cardiac function and left atrial diameter after operation in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods: A total of 28 AF patients with obvious clinical symptoms and without effective for drug therapy received RFCA in our hospital, their data were retrospectively analyzed.
They received RFCA under guidance of three dimensional electro-anatomic mapping (EAM) system. Changes of cardiac function and left atrial diameter were evaluated by echocardiography and curative effect was evaluated by ambulary blood pressure monitoring before, three and six months after operation. Results: Pulmonary vein isolation rate was 100% in all patients. No severe complication occurred during or after operation. After six-month follow-up, 27 cases(96.4%)did not recur AF among the 28 patients; Compared with before operation, there were significant decrease in left atrial diameter [(37.3±4.8) mm vs. (33.6±4.5) mm] and significant increase in left ventricular ejection fraction [(59.8±8.7) % vs. (64.2±6.8) %] by echocardiography, P<0.05 both. Conclusion: Radiofrequency catheter ablation is safe and effective in treatment of atrial fibrillation, and there are significant improvements in cardiac function and left atrial diameter.
4.Clinical and molecular genetic analysis of a case of MEGDEL syndrome.
Xin ZHANG ; Dan LI ; Nan LYU ; Jie YANG ; Chengxia YANG ; Xuyan ZHANG ; Wenjun MA ; Dongxiao LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(3):271-274
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the clinical and genetic characteristics of a child with MEGDEL syndrome.
METHODS:
Clinical data of the child was reviewed. Peripheral blood samples of the child and his parents were collected. Mitochondrial genome and the whole exome of the child were analyzed by next-generation sequencing. Candidate variants and its origin were verified by Sanger sequencing and fluorescence quantitative PCR.
RESULTS:
The patient, a 2-year-and-6-month-old male, has featured hypoglycemia, mental and motor retardation with regression. Cranial MRI showed bilateral putamen damage suggestive of Leigh syndrome. Testing of urine organic acid indicated that the level of 3-methylpentenoic acid was slightly increased. Whole exome sequencing revealed that the child has harbored heterozygous deletion of exons 6 to 17 and c.307A>T nonsense variant of the SERAC1 gene, which were respectively inherited from his parents who were asymptomatic. Treatment with Levocarnitine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, coenzyme Q10, baclofen and glucuronolactone resulted in improvement of sleep and mental state.
CONCLUSION
A case of MEGDEL syndrome without deafness was diagnosed. Discovery of the nonsense mutation and large fragment deletion have enriched the spectrum of SERAC1 gene variants.
Child, Preschool
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Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/genetics*
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Humans
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Leigh Disease
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Male
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Metabolism, Inborn Errors/genetics*
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Molecular Biology
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Mutation
5.Study on the motivation and path of the formation of breastfeeding education behavior of nurses in NICU based on grounded theory
Xuyan YANG ; Hong GAO ; Lulan ZHU ; Jia TAN ; Wenjing WANG ; Lingling TAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(13):1011-1016
Objective:To explore the motivation of the formation of the breastfeeding mission and education behavior of nurses in NICU, analyze the deep reasons, and construct the motivation and path theoretical model of the formation of the breastfeeding mission and education behavior of nurses in NICU.Methods:Through semi-structured interviews, the qualitative research method of grounded theory was used to study 20 nurses in the Second Affiliated Hospital, University of South China from July to September 2020, to construct the motivation and path theoretical model of the formation of the breastfeeding mission and education behavior of nurses in NICU.Results:The research identified five main categories: attitude factor, ability factor, behavior factor, internalization and externalization. Under the influence of three dimensions of attitude level, ability level and behavior level and their cross-layer interaction effects, the NICU nurses were driven to form stable breastfeeding mission and education behaviors through internalization and externalization.Conclusions:Based on the evolutionary context of "multi-dimensional factors and their interaction drivers-internalization-externalization", the relationship between attitude factors, ability factors, behavioral factors, internalization, and externalization are clarified. It provides a theoretical reference basis for managers in managing the breastfeeding propaganda and education of nurses in the NICU, and enriches the theoretical framework of breastfeeding behavior in the NICU.
6.Cognition and coping of ICU nurses on post-ICU syndrome in family members of patients during hospitalisation:a qualitative study
Can CHEN ; Dandan LI ; Yanhong PENG ; Xuyan YANG ; Chaoli XIE ; Yujie TIAN ; Zhimin WANG
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(9):24-30
Objective To understand the recognition and coping strategies of ICU nurses on post-ICU syndrome in family members of patients during hospitalisation so as to provide a reference for handling post-ICU syndrome of the family members of patients.Methods A phenomenological approach within qualitative research was adopted.Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 15 ICU nurses from 3 wards of the Second Affiliated Hospital of South China University.Colaizzi 7-step method was applied to analyse and refine the interview data themes.Results Three main themes and nine sub-themes were identified and they were insufficient cognition of post-ICU syndrome of the family members(limited understanding of post-ICU syndrome in family members,difficulty in recognising or ignoring symptoms,uncertainty about the impact of post-ICU syndrome),active coping with post-ICU syndrome of the family members(coping mainly through listening and explaining,coping mainly through verbal and physical actions,diligent patient care)and various factors hindering nurses'coping with post-ICU syndrome of the family members(compassion fatigue,high ICU work intensity,limited contact time with family members).Conclusion ICU nurses have insufficient understanding of post-ICU syndrome with the family members of patients during hospitalisation.It requires to enhance a comprehensive understanding in ICU nurses about post-ICU syndrome of the family members of patients and to optimise coping strategies to alleviate negative emotions of the family members.Additionally,efforts should be made to overcome factors that hinder nurses'coping with post-ICU syndrome of the family members of patients and to promote a harmonious relationship between medical staff and patients.
7.SPRED1 involved in a key node pathogenesis of psoriasis
Xuyan YANG ; Junqin LI ; Xuping NIU ; Yanrong CHENG ; Xinhua LI
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(6):1320-1323
Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease with multiple genetic and environmental risk factors.Abnormal vascular hyperplasia,excessive proliferation of keratinocytes and infiltration of various immune cells are the main pathological features.MAPK signaling pathway is involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis,and SPRED1 has been proved to be a ma-jor negative regulator of MAPK signaling pathway in many diseases.This article reviews the possible role of SPRED1 in the pathogene-sis of psoriasis,in order to provide new insights into the pathogenesis of psoriasis and new directions for the treatment.
8.Research progress on systemic lupus erythematosus overlapping organ-specific autoimmune diseases.
Xingxing WANG ; Panpan WANG ; Xuyan YANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2018;47(4):435-440
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multiorgan-involved autoimmune disease, and it can overlap organ-specific autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune thyroid diseases, autoimmune hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease. There may be some association between SLE and these autoimmune diseases, such as common immunological and genetic basis, but the pathogenic mechanism is still unclear. This review focuses on current knowledge regarding the prevalence and possible pathogenesis of SLE overlapping the above three autoimmune diseases.
Autoimmune Diseases
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complications
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epidemiology
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Hepatitis, Autoimmune
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complications
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epidemiology
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Humans
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
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complications
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epidemiology
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
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complications
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epidemiology
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Prevalence
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Research
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trends
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Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
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complications
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epidemiology
9.Construction of core competence evaluation index system for nurses in Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit
Han SHENG ; Rong WANG ; Xuyan ZHOU ; Yeping FEI ; Limei WANG ; Xu SHEN ; Guofang YANG ; Xiaomin HOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2022;28(32):4450-4455
Objective:To construct a core competence evaluation index system for Anesthesia Intensive Care Unit (AICU) nurses, and to provide reference for the career orientation, training and management of AICU nurses.Methods:The first draft of the core competence evaluation index system of AICU nurses was developed by literature evaluation, semi-structured interview and group discussion. Using the purposive sampling method, 26 experts were selected for 2 rounds of expert consultation from August to September 2021 to determine the evaluation index system of core competence of AICU nurses, and the weights of indicators at all levels were determined by analytic hierarchy process.Results:The effective recovery rates of the 2 rounds of expert letter consultation questionnaire were respectively 92.31% (24/26) and 91.67% (22/24) , the expert authority coefficients were respectively 0.93 and 0.93, and the Kendall's harmony coefficients were respectively 0.28 and 0.19 (all P<0.01) . The final evaluation index system of AICU nurses' core competence included 4 first-level indicators (theoretical knowledge, nursing practice, comprehensive ability, personal characteristics) , 14 second-level indicators and 52 third-level indicators. Conclusions:The constructed evaluation index system of core competence of AICU nurses is scientific and reliable, which can provide a reference for the career orientation, training and management of AICU nurses.
10.Co-word clustering analysis of research hotspots on the application of digital intelligence technology in ICU at home and abroad
Peiyu LIN ; Liming SHAN ; Xiaofang FANG ; Jiajia CHEN ; Xuyan YANG ; Li NING
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(24):41-49
Objective To analyze the hot spots and trends of digital intelligence technology research in intensive care unit(ICU).Methods ICU digital intelligence technology related literature collected in Web of Science core database,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform,VIP Chinese Journal Service Platform were searched,and the retrieval period is from the establishment of the database to December 12,2023,and visualized analysis was performed by CiteSpace software.Results 700 Chinese literatures and 1705 English literatures were included.Conclusion A total of 18 clusters were formed in Chinese literature,including smart phones,data mining,ventricular premature beats,sepsis,etc.A total of 17 clusters were formed in English literature,including deep learning,expert systems,natural language processing,physiological characteristics,etc.Among them,risk prediction model and clinical decision support are the trends of future research.Conclusion By broadening the scope of diseases and populations,joint artificial intelligence research and development of wearable devices and intelligent detection cloud systems,robots,etc.,is the development trend of the future application field of ICU digital intelligence technology.