2.Defibrillation energy measurement and result uncertainty assessment in quality control of defibrillator
zhi Da YI ; Ang YAN ; zheng Chu HU ; ping Ya HOU ; Quan ZHOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2017;38(7):93-96
Objective To explore the application of defibrillation energy measurement and result uncertainty assessment to defibrillator quality control.Methods The released energy of the defibrillator was measured in standardized technology and environmental conditions,and uncertainty assessment was carried out according to the criteria JJF 1059-2012 Assessment and expression of measurement uncertainty,and then the quality of the defibrillator was executed based on uncertainty.Results Uncertainty assessment contributed to the evaluation of the defibrillator quality,and provided guidance to medical engineering departments in the defibrillator quality control.Conclusion Uncertainty assessment of the defibrillation energy measurement facilitates the quality control,and thus can be promoted in the quality control of other likely medical devices such as respirator,infusion pump and electrosphygmomanometer.
3.Endothelial nitric oxide synthase gene polymorphisms associated with susceptibility to high altitude pulmonary edema in Chinese railway construction workers at Qinghai-Tibet over 4 500 meters above sea level.
Sun YU-JING ; Fang MING-WU ; Niu WEN-QUAN ; Li GUANG-PING ; Liu JING-LIANG ; Ding SHOU-QUAN ; Xu YING ; Yu GUO-SHU ; Dong JIAN-QUN ; Pan YUN-JUN ; Dong WEI-YA ; Wang TIAN ; Cao JING-WEN ; Li XIAO-BO ; Wang ZHONG-XIANG ; Yu GUANG-XUE ; Sun HUI-CHENG ; Jia ZHONG-HOU ; Liu JUN ; Wang XIAO-MING ; Si QIN ; Wu QI-XIA ; Zhou WEN-YU ; Zhu TONG-CHUN ; Qiu CHANG-CHUN
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2010;25(4):215-221
OBJECTIVETo examine whether the polymorphisms of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene are associated with the susceptibility to high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) in Chinese railway construction workers at Qinghai-Tibet where the altitude is over 4 500 m above sea level.
METHODSA case-control study was conducted including 149 HAPE patients in the construction workers and 160 healthy controls randomly recruited from their co-workers, matching the patients in ethnicity, age, sex, lifestyle, and working conditions. Three polymorphisms of eNOS gene, T-786C in promoter, 894G/T in exon 7, and 27bp variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) in intron 4, were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and confirmed with DNA sequencing.
RESULTSThe frequencies of 894T allele and heterozygous G/T of the 894G/T variant were significantly higher in HAPE patients group than in the control group (P=0.0028 and P=0.0047, respectively). However, the frequencies of the T-786C in promoter and the 27bp VNTR in intron 4 were not significantly different between the two groups. Haplotypic analysis revealed that the frequencies of two haplotypes (H3,T-T-b, b indicates 5 repeats of 27 bp VNTR; H6, C-G-a, a indicates 4 repeats of 27 bp VNTR) were significantly higher in HAPE patients (both Pü0.0001). On the contrary, the frequencies of H1 (T-G-b) and H2 (T-G-a) were lower in HAPE patients than in healthy controls (both Pü0.001).
CONCLUSIONSTwo haplotypes (T-T-b and C-G-a) may be strongly associated with susceptibility to HAPE. Compared with the individual alleles of eNOS gene, the interaction of multiple genetic markers within a haplotype may be a major determinant for the susceptibility to HAPE.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Altitude ; Base Sequence ; Case-Control Studies ; DNA Primers ; Genotype ; Haplotypes ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Nitric Oxide ; blood ; Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III ; genetics ; Occupational Diseases ; enzymology ; genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Pulmonary Edema ; enzymology ; genetics ; Tibet ; Young Adult
4.Genotype, environment and their interactions of major bioactive components in 2-year licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) population.
Fu-Lai YU ; Wen-Quan WANG ; Jun-Ling HOU ; Xiang-Zhen ZHOU ; Ya-Nan HAN ; Dan WANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2013;38(10):1479-1483
OBJECTIVEThis study aimed at analyzing the effect of genotype (G), environment (E) and their interactions (G x E) on the major bioactive components of 2-year licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) population, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the licorice breeding with high content of bioactive components and quality improvement.
METHODFour genotype licorice populations were transplanted under four different environments by using complete randomized block design with three replicates, and four major bioactive components, including glycyrrhizin (GL), total saponins (TS), liquiritin (LQ) and total flavonoids (TF) were determined by UV and by HPLC.
RESULTThe major bioactive components of licorice were influenced by genotype and environment, and the genotype had more effect on all of the bioactive components. The contents of GL and LQ were codetermined by genotype and environment factors.
CONCLUSIONThere exist different selective effects on different growth region for quality breeding in cultivated population of licorice.
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Ecosystem ; Gene-Environment Interaction ; Genotype ; Glycyrrhiza uralensis ; chemistry ; genetics ; growth & development ; metabolism ; Plant Extracts ; analysis ; metabolism
5.Research Advances in Interventions on Subjective Cognitive Decline.
Ping ZHOU ; Chao Qun YAN ; Li Qiong WANG ; Shuai ZHANG ; Ning SUN ; Ya Quan HOU ; Guang Xia SHI ; Cun Zhi LIU
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2019;41(1):124-128
Subjective cognitive decline(SCD),a clinical condition in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease,manifests as a continuous decrease in the individual's self-conscious cognitive function but with normal objective cognitive indicators. Research on SCD helps to identify individuals at high risk of senile dementia and explore the effective prevention and intervention strategies. This article reviews the recent research advances in SCD,with an attempt to provide evidence for early intervention in patients with SCD.
Alzheimer Disease
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Cognition
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Cognitive Dysfunction
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Humans
6.Observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture at "experienced ten acupoints" for postprandial distress syndrome.
Mi-Rim KIM ; He-Wen LI ; Jing-Wen YANG ; Li-Qiong WANG ; Chao-Qun YAN ; Ping ZHOU ; Ya-Quan HOU ; Cun-Zhi LIU
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2019;39(11):1165-1168
OBJECTIVE:
To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture at "experienced ten acupoints" for postprandial distress syndrome.
METHODS:
A total of 62 patients with postprandial distress syndrome were randomly divided into an observation group (31 cases, 5 cases dropping off) and a control group (31 cases, 6 cases dropping off ). Acupuncture was applied at Baihui (GV 20), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), Tianshu (ST 25), Neiguan (PC 6), Zusanli (ST 36), Gongsun (SP 4), Danzhong (CV 17) in the observation group. In the control group, 6 non-acupoint points were intervened with shallow puncture. The treatment was given 20 min each time, once every other day, 3 times a week for a total of 4 weeks in the two groups. Symptom index of dyspepsia (SID) and Nepean dyspepsia index (NDI) scores were compared before and after treatment, and the efficacy was evaluated in the two groups.
RESULTS:
The effective rate in the observation group was 76.9% (20/26), which was higher than 28.0% in the control group (7/25, <0.01). After treatment, the SID and NDI scores in the two groups were lower than those before treatment (<0.01, <0.05), and the SID and NDI scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (<0.01, <0.05).
CONCLUSION
Acupuncture at "experienced ten acupoints" can significantly reduce the symptoms of dyspepsia and improve the quality of life in patients with postprandial distress syndrome.
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Acupuncture Therapy
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therapy
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Humans
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7.Risk factors of recurrent kyphosis in thoracolumbar burst fracture patients treated by short segmental pedicle screw fixation.
Guo Jin HOU ; Fang ZHOU ; Yun TIAN ; Hong Quan JI ; Zhi Shan ZHANG ; Yan GUO ; Yang LV ; Zhong Wei YANG ; Ya Wen ZHANG
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2020;53(1):167-174
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze the risk factors of recurrent kyphosis after removal of short segmental pedicle screw fixation in patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures.
METHODS:
Retrospective analysis was conducted of 144 cases of thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological impairment treated in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2010 to December 2017. There were 74 males and 70 females, with an average age of (39.1±13.2) years. The distribution of the injured vertebrae was T12: 42, L1: 72 and L2: 30, with fracture types of A3: 90, B1: 25 and B2: 29. The patients were divided into two groups: Recurrent kyphosis group (n=92) and non-recurrent kyphosis group (n=52). SPSS 26.0 software was used for univariate analysis and Logistic regression analysis.
RESULTS:
The average follow-up time was 28 (20-113) months. The imaging indexes of pre-operation, 3 days post-operation, 12 months post-operation and the last follow-up were measured and compared. Anterior vertebral body height, segmental kyphosis, vertebral wadge angle and Gardner deformity were significantly improved after operation (P < 0.05), and there were some degrees of loss in the 1-year follow-up; anterior vertebral body height and vertebral wadge angle were no longer changed after the removal of the screws; however, segmental kyphosis and Gardner deformity were still aggravated after the removal of the screws (P < 0.05). There were some degrees of collapse of the height of the upper and lower discs during the follow-up. Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05) between the two groups in gender, age (36.9 years vs. 43.0 years), upper disc injury, CT value (174 vs. 160), segmental kyphosis (16.6° vs. 13.3°), vertebral wadge angle (16.7° vs. 13.6°), Gardner deformity (19.1° vs. 15.2°) and ratio of anterior vertebral body height (0.65 vs. 0.71). Logistic regression analysis showed that male (OR: 2.88, 95%CI: 1.196-6.933), upper disc injury (OR: 2.962, 95%CI: 1.062-8.258) and injured vertebral wedge angle were risk factors of recurrent kyphosis after removal of internal fixation for thoracolumbar burst fracture (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The patients with thoracolumbar burst fracture can obtain satisfactory effect immediately after posterior short segmental pedicle screw fixation, however, there may be some degree of loss during the follow-up. Male, upper disc injury and injured vertebral wedge angle are the risk factors of recurrent kyphosis after removal of internal fixation for thoracolumbar burst fracture.
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Female
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
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Humans
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Kyphosis/surgery*
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Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pedicle Screws
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome
8.A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong Granules on Postprandial Distress Syndrome-Predominant Functional Dyspepsia.
Qing SU ; Sheng-Liang CHEN ; Hua-Hong WANG ; Lie-Xin LIANG ; Ning DAI ; Bin LYU ; Jun ZHANG ; Rong-Quan WANG ; Ya-Li ZHANG ; Yue YU ; Jin-Song LIU ; Xiao-Hua HOU
Chinese Medical Journal 2018;131(13):1549-1556
BackgroundFunctional dyspepsia (FD) is a common upper gastrointestinal disorder worldwide, but the current treatments for FD are still unsatisfactory. The aims of this study were to investigate the efficacy and safety of Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules in patients with postprandial distress syndrome (PDS)-predominant FD.
MethodsThe study was conducted as a randomized, double-blinded, multicenter, placebo-controlled design in 197 patients with PDS. All participants received placebo treatment for 1 week. Patients whose total symptom score decreased by <50% after the placebo treatment were recruited into the 4-week treatment period, in which they were randomly assigned to be treated with either Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules or placebo. The patients were then followed for 2 weeks without any treatment. Dyspeptic symptoms were scored at weeks 2 and 4 during the random treatment period and 2 weeks after the treatment. Anxiety and depression symptoms were also scored and compared.
Results(1) The total effective rates in the Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules group at weeks 2 and 4 during the random treatment period and 2 weeks after treatment were all significantly higher than those in the placebo group (38.82% vs. 8.75%, P < 0.001; 69.14% vs. 16.25%, P < 0.001; 77.65% vs. 21.25%, P < 0.001). (2) The total dyspeptic symptoms scores in the Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules group at weeks 2 and 4 and 2 weeks after treatment were significantly lower than those in the placebo group. (3) The severity and frequency of each dyspeptic symptom at weeks 2 and 4 and the follow-up period were all significantly lower than those in the placebo group. (4) The anxiety scores in the Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules group were significantly lower than those in the placebo group. (5) Qi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules did not have more adverse effects than the placebo.
ConclusionQi-Zhi-Wei-Tong granules offer significant symptomatic improvement in PDS with no more adverse effects than placebo.
Trial Registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov/, NCT02460601.
9.Association between Mitochondrial DNA Methylation and Hypertension Risk: A Cross-sectional Study in Chinese Northern Population.
Lei ZHAO ; Ya Ning JIA ; Qi Si Jing LIU ; Zi Quan LIU ; Hui Shu LIN ; Xin Ying SHUI ; Li Qiong GUO ; Shi Ke HOU
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2023;36(10):972-978