1.Clinical application of Cystatin C-based eGFR equations in the estimation of glomerular filtration rate in elderly type 2 diabetic patients
Yajie ZHAO ; Yongju ZHAO ; Linhui SHEN ; Wei WANG ; Binyu LUO ; Jie MIAO ; Meizhu YAN ; Danying YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2010;29(8):662-666
Objective To explore the most suitable equation in accessing renal function for the elderly type 2 diabetic patients, and its clinical utility in combination with hypersensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP). Methods The new Cystatin C-based equations for estimated glomerular filtration rate (Cys-eGFR) and conventional predictive equations were compared with isotopic GFR (iGFR) by linear regression analysis, paired t-test, Bland and Altman procedures and non-parametric receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The new Cys-eGFR equation and hsCRP were also incorporated for detecting renal disease in this population. Results The new Cys-eGFR equation had a better relativity with iGFR (r= 0.767, P<0.001), a less bias (bias: 0.0007, P>0.05), a higher conformance (2SD: 21.56), higher sensitivity (90.7%) and specificity (88.6%) for diagnosing moderate decrease in renal function. There was a negative relationship between the new Cys-eGFR and hsCRP (r=-0.655, P<0.01). When the new Cys-eGFR was 67.06 ml· min-1 ·1.73 m-2 and hsCRP was 5.65 mg/L, the combination of Cys-eGFR and hsCRP was better than the combination of serum creatinine and urine albumin/creatinine ratio in screening stage 3 chronic kidney disease (95%vs.46%). Conclusions The combination of new Cys-eGFR equation and hsCRP may screen an early decrease of moderate GFR.
2.Effects of experiential scientific research training model on improving scientific research ability of undergraduate nursing students
Jing LI ; Yajie MIAO ; Yanan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(29):4114-4117
Objective:To construct a scientific research training model for undergraduate nursing students based on the experiential learning theory, and test its effects on improving the scientific research ability of undergraduate nursing students.Methods:From 2019 to 2020, totally 54 undergraduate nursing students admitted into a university in 2016 were selected as self-controls by cluster sampling, and investigated with a self-rating scale for research ability of nursing staff before and 8 months after they participated in the experiential learning, and the differences in their scientific research ability scores were compared.Results:There were statistically significant differences in problem discovery ability [ (9.43±1.37) vs. (3.96±0.93) ], literature review ability [ (16.24±1.64) vs. (7.89±1.53) ], scientific research design ability [ (13.96±2.00) vs. (7.09±1.40) ], scientific research practice ability [ (12.78±1.49) vs. (8.16±1.45) ], data processing ability [ (12.78±1.49) vs. (6.59±1.21) ], paper writing ability [ (17.41±2.31) vs. (8.28±1.46) ] among the undergraduate nursing students before and after the experiential learning ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The experiential scientific research training model can promote the scientific research ability of undergraduate nursing students.
3.A re-evaluation of the effectiveness of exercise interventions in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Jing SHAN ; Yajie MIAO ; Jia LIU ; Jinju SUN ; Xue MENG ; Mengxue YANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(28):3852-3858
Objective:To re-evaluate the effectiveness of exercise interventions in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by conducting a systematic review and provide insights for the implementation and continuous improvement of exercise intervention strategies.Methods:A comprehensive search was conducted across databases, including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CINAHL, Campbell Collaboration, and the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Center Database. The search covered literature from the inception of the databases until December 19, 2023. Two researchers trained in evidence-based nursing independently screened the literature. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the AMSTAR 2 tool, and the quality of evidence was graded using the GRADE system.Results:Eight systematic reviews were included. The AMSTAR 2 evaluation revealed one review of moderate quality, six of low quality, and one of very low quality. GRADE assessment of 33 outcome indicators showed that one piece of evidence was of moderate quality, 24 were of low quality, and eight were of very low quality.Conclusions:Exercise interventions may improve overall functional outcomes in ALS patients without exacerbating fatigue. However, due to the limitations in the quantity and quality of the included studies, further large-scale, high-quality randomized controlled trials are needed to verify the effects of exercise interventions in ALS patients.
4.Association between genetic variants in p53 binding sites and risks of breast cancer in Chinese population
Wei CHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Ying ZHU ; Yang YANG ; Yajie GONG ; Xiaoping MIAO ; Rong ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2016;37(8):1063-1068
Objective To investigate the association between breast tissue specified variants in p53 binding sites and the risk of BC in Chinese women.Methods ChIP-seq database on p53 binding sites in MCF-7 cell lines was extracted to identify the possible variants in p53 target genes.A hospital-based case-control study was then performed to investigate the association between variants in p53 binding sites and the risk of BC in a Chinese women population.Results Three variants were identified from the bioinformatics analysis.A total of 1 274 BC cases and 1 255 frequency-matched cancer-free controls were included in this case-control study.The average age was comparable between the case and the control groups,with the P value as 0.318.Meanwhile,distributions on menopausal status,smoking and alcohol intake between cases and controls were similar with the P values as 0.539,0.258 and 0.131,respectively.The genotype distribution of rs1295925 was significantly different between the case and the control groups.Individuals that carrying rs1295925-CT and rs1295925-TT genotypes were significantly associated with an increased BC risk when compared with rs1295925-CC genotype after adjustment of age,menopausal status,smoking and alcohol intake (0R=1.32,95% CI:1.07-1.62 and OR=1.41,95%CI:1.13-1.78,respectively).Positive associations were also observed under the allelic,dominant and additive models.Conclusion rs1295925 which located in VMP1 gene was associated with increased BC risk in the Chinese women population.
5.Explore on the cultivation of research potential of eight-year program students through the results of blind evaluation of dissertations
Miao PENG ; Xiaohua KE ; Xianjin XIAO ; Shujing ZHANG ; Tao GUO ; Jinxiang ZHANG ; Kunyu YANG ; Yajie SUN ; Laihua QI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(11):1454-1458
Objective:To understand the results of blind evaluation of dissertation of three-year doctors and eight-year medical doctors, and to explore the improvement measures of eight-year program education.Methods:The data analysis method was manipulated. A total of 47 eight-year doctoral and 88 three-year doctoral dissertations submitted by the first clinical college of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2020 were selected as the research material. SPSS 17.0 was used to perform Chi-square test to compare the itemized evaluation opinions of the dissertation, Spearman test was used to analyze the correlation between the defense opinions, itemized evaluation opinions and the overall evaluation.Results:The gap between eight-year and three-year doctoral dissertation is mainly manifested in innovation and research value ( χ2=9.10, P=0.003), topic and review ( χ2=5.70, P=0.017), while there is no significant difference in the overall assessment and oral defense suggestion. The main influencing factor of dissertation defense suggestion for both doctors was the dissertation standardization (eight-year: r s=0.53, P<0.001; three-year: r s=0.45, P<0.001). The evaluation results of eight-year doctor dissertation were closely related to basic knowledge and scientific research ability ( r s=0.74, P<0.001). Conclusion:There is no significant difference between eight-year doctors and full-time doctors in research attitude. But there was a certain gap in scientific research and innovation ability among them. It is suggested to clarify the teaching objectives, formulate and refine the evaluation system of dissertations, and strengthen the cultivation of scientific research interest and academic belief of eight-year study program.
6.Correlation between serum trace elements and blood pressure in healthy people and patients with hypertension
Tuo HAN ; Hong GONG ; Yang XU ; Yajie FAN ; Wei SONG ; Zhihui YAO ; Miao GE ; Qian WANG ; Congxia WANG
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(3):324-330
【Objective】 To explore the correlation between serum trace elements and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in healthy population and patients with hypertension. 【Methods】 The health examination data of the subjects from our hospital from September 2018 to May 2021 were selected. They consisted of 3430 healthy people with no history of chronic diseases and 216 patients with hypertension previously diagnosed. We measured the levels of serum zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, lead, copper and cadmium and analyzed their correlation with systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). 【Results】 The incidence of low zinc (9.5%) and hypomagnesemia (1.8%) was relatively low, while hypomagnesemia (27.8%) was relatively common in the healthy population. Logistic regression analysis showed that age, BMI and serum albumin were associated with increased SBP and DBP. Fasting blood glucose (OR=1.095, 95% CI: 1.007-1.191) and blood lead (OR=1.006, 95% CI: 1.000-1.012) were risk factors for SBP. Serum total cholesterol (OR=1.244, 95% CI: 1.095-1.412), serum iron (OR=1.275, 95% CI: 1.114-1.460) and blood lead (OR=1.010, 95% CI: 1.004-1.015) were risk factors, while serum magnesium (OR=0.488, 95% CI: 0.266-0.894) acted as a protective factor for DBP. After adjusting for age, gender, BMI, waist-hip ratio, and smoking history, there was no significant difference in serum trace element levels between the hypertension and healthy control groups. 【Conclusion】 SBP is correlated with serum lead, while DBP is positively correlated with serum iron and lead, but negatively correlated with serum magnesium in normal healthy population. There was no significant difference in serum trace element content between hypertensive patients and healthy control group, but the conclusion still needs to be further verified.