1.A Control Study of N-acetylcysteine Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Yingxia FU ; Xizhu WANG ; Yajun YUAN ; Hui YIN ; Lina WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(04):-
Objective NAC therapy was used to observe the effect of TNF-?,hs-CRP,PaO2,PaCO2and lung function in patients with COPD,so as to evaluate the therapeutic effect. Methods 65 patients with COPD were recruited and the patients were randomly divided into 2 treatment groups:control group (n=31) and experimental group (n=34). Patients in the two groups received the conventional treatment of COPD in unchanged dosage for the duration of the study except stopping using antibotic drug after infection was resolved. NAC tablets were taken orally at a dose of 600mg once a day in experimental group. After 8 weeks treatment,we appraised lung function and the plasma level of TNF-?,hs-CRP,PaO2 and PaCO2. Results Compared with normal controls,the plasma levels of TNF-? and hs-CRP increased significantly. The higher level of those ,the higher lung function class was in 65 COPD patients,and there was significant effect(P
2.Design and protection evaluation of air purification system in intensive care ambulance
Yajun LIU ; Taihu WU ; Zhenxing SONG ; Shulin TAN ; Fu NIU ; Jinggong SUN
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(9):738-741
Objective To design and develop an air purification system for intensive care ambulances,which can effectively purify the air in the compartment and sterilize the microbes in the air.Methods By integrating titanium dioxide photocatalysts with air filtration materials,an air purification system was designed that was capable of effective sterilization of microbes in the air via photocatalytic oxidation and decomposition,and of effective filtration of particles in the air through HEPA filters.The protection effect was evaluated by air filtration and sterilization tests in accordance with the related national standards.Results The air cleanliness could reach the 100 000 level with bacteria counts no more than 1 CFU per pan for 15 minutes in the ambulance compartment when the air purification system worked normally,which could meet the demands of environmental hygienic standards for intensive care units.Conclusion The air purification system can effectively purify and sterilize the air in the compartment of an intensive care ambulance.The effects of air purification meet the requirements of related hygienic standards,which can satisfy the demands of treatment and intensive care for the victims in the ambulance.
3.Therapeutic effect of HuGanJieXian decoction on rats hepatic fibrosis
Jianchang SHU ; Liang DENG ; Xia Lü ; Yajun HE ; Haiyan ZHU ; Jing FU ; Guorong YE ; Haihua ZHOU
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2010;32(3):197-199
Objective To observe therapeutic effects of HuGanJieXian decoction on rats hepatic fibrosis induced by tetrachloride. Methods Rat models of hepatic fibrosis were constructed by intraperitoneal injection of tetrachloride.HuGanJieXian decoction composed of low, middle, and high dose curcumin were given to these rats respectively at the same time. Sho-saiko-to compound treatment group and Fufangbiejiarangan Tablets treatment group were made as positive control groups. After twelve weeks, all rats were executed. Serum samples were kept for measuring serum levels of PC-Ⅲ, LN, and HA. Left livers were extirpated for pathologic examination including H.E and Masson stainings. Grade of hepatic fibrosis were evaluated according to SSS system. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) of supematant centrifugated from hepatic tissue homogenate were detected. Results Serum levels of PC-Ⅲ, LN, and HA were depressed obviously in decoction groups compared with those of fibrotic group (P<0.05) , especially in the low-dose curcumin group.HuGanJieXian Decoction could increase the level of SOD and decrease the level of MDA (P<0.05) , especially in the low-dose curcumin group. Staining of H. E and Masson showed that degrees of hepatic fibrosis in decoction groups were improved obviously compared with that of the fibrotic group. Conclusion HuGanJieXian Decoction can improve rat hepatic fibrosis, the mechanism of this effect may be associated with protecting hepatic cell membrane and anti- peroxidative damage.
4.Analysis of impact of clinical quality nursing on lumbar disc herniation treated with radiofrequency ablation combined with ozone
Jiqiong LUO ; Qunying WU ; Yajun DENG ; Yan FU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2014;(8):41-43
Objective To explore impact of clinical quality nursing on lumbar disc hernia-tion treated with radiofrequency ablation combined with ozone.Methods 81 patients with lumbar disc herniation were randomly divided into nursing group with 41 patients and control group with 40 patients.Patients in nursing group were given preoperative,intraoperative and postoperative quality nursing,while the patients in the control group were treated with routine nursing.Changes of pain before and after the treatment were assessed by visual analog scale (VAS).Results After the follow-up visits for 12 months,the efficacy rate was 97.56% with 35 cured patients and 5 re-markably cured patients in the nursing group.The efficacy rate was 47.5% with 4 patients cured and 15 remarkably cured in the control group.Compared with the two groups,the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05).Conclusion Clinical quality nursing on lumbar disc herniation treated with radiofrequency ablation combined with ozone can effectively improve the effective rate of surgery.
5.Analysis of impact of clinical quality nursing on lumbar disc herniation treated with radiofrequency ablation combined with ozone
Jiqiong LUO ; Qunying WU ; Yajun DENG ; Yan FU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2014;(8):41-43
Objective To explore impact of clinical quality nursing on lumbar disc hernia-tion treated with radiofrequency ablation combined with ozone.Methods 81 patients with lumbar disc herniation were randomly divided into nursing group with 41 patients and control group with 40 patients.Patients in nursing group were given preoperative,intraoperative and postoperative quality nursing,while the patients in the control group were treated with routine nursing.Changes of pain before and after the treatment were assessed by visual analog scale (VAS).Results After the follow-up visits for 12 months,the efficacy rate was 97.56% with 35 cured patients and 5 re-markably cured patients in the nursing group.The efficacy rate was 47.5% with 4 patients cured and 15 remarkably cured in the control group.Compared with the two groups,the difference was statistically significant (P <0.05).Conclusion Clinical quality nursing on lumbar disc herniation treated with radiofrequency ablation combined with ozone can effectively improve the effective rate of surgery.
6.Impact of different pneumoperitioneal pressure on pathomorphism and function of intestines following laparoscopic radical gastrectomy.
Dejun YANG ; Hongbin FU ; Yajun CHENG ; Ziran WEI ; Changming WANG ; Qingping CAI
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2014;17(2):163-167
OBJECTIVETo investigate the influence of different pressures of CO2 pneumoperitioneum on pathomorphism and function of intestines following laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG).
METHODSForty-eight gastric cancer patients were prospectively enrolled in the study. Among them, 36 patients scheduled for elective LG were randomly assigned to low pressure group (LP), middle pressure (MP), and high pressure group (HP) with 12 cases in each group. The CO2 pneumoperitoneum pressure was maintained at 8-10 mmhg in LP, 11-13 mmhg in MP, and 14-16 mmhg in HP. The control group was open gastrectomy group (OG) in 12 cases. The intestinal pathomorphism and level of plasma D-lactic acid before, during and after operation, and postoperative intestinal function of four groups were examined and compared.
RESULTSThere were no statistical differences in preoperative data among the four groups(all P>0.05). LG group was associated with a lower rate of surgical complications than OG (8.3% vs. 41.7%, P<0.05). No obvious damage of intestinal mucosa was found in OG group. Damage degree of intestinal mucosa after operation in LP, MP and HP groups was 0-1, 1-2, and 2-3 respectively. There was significant change in intestinal pathomorphism after operation in both HP and MP groups. The levels of D-lactic acid before operation were not significantly different among all the four groups, but increased significantly in each group after operation (all P<0.05). HP group had the highest level of plasma D-lactic acid and presented with delayed bowel sound return (4.5 d), time to first flatus (5.4 d), and intake (6.0 d) as compared to the other 3 groups (all P<0.05).
CONCLUSIONSLaparoscopic radical gastrectomy is safe and minimally invasive. Higher pneumoperitoneal pressure is harmful to the recovery of intestinal mucosa and function. Therefore the pneumoperitioneum pressure should be maintained as low as possible under clear visualization during operation.
Gastrectomy ; Humans ; Intestines ; physiology ; Laparoscopy ; Pressure ; Stomach Neoplasms ; surgery
7.Diagnostic value of clinical indices in syndrome differentiation of chronic hepatitis B: an exploration based on receiver operating characteristic curves and stepwise discriminant analysis.
Yu ZHAO ; Jinghua PENG ; Xuemei LI ; Qilin FU ; Tuan CUI ; Qi LI ; Yajun TANG ; Qin FENG ; Hua ZHANG ; Hua ZHOU ; Yiyang HU
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2012;10(12):1382-7
To explore the diagnostic value of 75 commonly used clinical laboratory markers for differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine syndromes such as liver and gallbladder damp-heat and liver depression and spleen deficiency in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
8.Emergency use authorization for Ebola virus detection by FDA-approved techniques
Yajun GU ; Tiantian SHE ; Hongwei FU ; Wei QIN ; Yichao WANG ; Yunde LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2016;30(5):496-499
Ebola virus (EBOV) is an aggressive pathogen that causes a highly hemorrhagic fever syndrome in humans and other mammalian species.Early detection and proper treatment is the best defense against EBOV because of high mortality rate (70%-90%).Currently,there are eleven FDA approved Ebola tests,kits,or assays for emergency use,which can be divided into two main categories:rRT-PCR and viral antigen methods.In BSL 4 lab,rRT-PCR is the most sensitive technique to detect nucleic acid of Ebola virus,including Ebola Zaire (EZ1) rRT-PCR (TaqMan) Assay,Ebola Virus NP and VP40 Real-time RTPCR Assay,FilmArray NGDS BT-E and Biothreat-E test,RealStar Ebolavirus RT-PCR kit,LightMix Ebola Zaire rRT-PCR test,and Xpert Ebola Assay.Antigen-based technology (ReEBOV Antigen Rapid Test,and OraQuick Ebola Rapid Antigen Test) provides rapid Ebola antigen test without relying on special PCR equipment.How to develop,manufacture,and market point-of-care and field testing will be the next major challenge for EBOV on various samples.
9.Association between urinary microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity in hypertensive patients
Hang ZHU ; Hao XUE ; Guangyi WANG ; Zhenhong FU ; Jie LIU ; Yajun SHI
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2015;43(4):308-311
Objective To explore the association between urinary microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR) and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) in hypertensive patients.Methods A total of 877 primary hypertension patients were enrolled in this trial from September 2009 to December 2012,and were randomly recruited and patients were divided into normal ACR group (ACR < 30 mg/g,n =723),microalbuminuria group (30 mg/g ≤ ACR < 300 mg/g,n =136) and macro-albuminuria group (ACR ≥300 mg/g,n =18).baPWV was measure by automatic pulse wave velocity measuring system.Results The baPWV values in patients of micro-albuminuria group and macro-albuminuria group were significantly higher than in the normal ACR group (all P < 0.05).The baPWV value of macro-albuminuria group was significantly higher than in the micro-albuminuria group (P < 0.05).Linear correlation analysis revealed that ACR was positively correlated with baPWV (r =0.413,P < 0.01).Multiple linear regression analysis showed that ACR independently correlated with baPWV in patients with primary hypertension (β =0.29,R2 =0.112,P < 0.01) after adjusting for age,sex,body mass index,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,blood glucose,total cholesterol,low density lipoprotein,high density lipoprotein and triglyceride.Using ACR < 30 mg/g and ACR ≥ 30 mg/g as dichotomous variable,binary logistic regression analysis showed that ACR≥30 mg/g was also a risk factor of the ascending baPWV in primary hypertension patients (OR:1.73,95% CI:1.62-2.98) after adjusting the traditional cardiovascular risk factors.Conclusion ACR is positively correlated to baPWV in primary hypertension patients,and the ascending baPWV is a risk factor of early renal dysfunction in primary hypertension patients.
10.Analysis of quality of life and influencing factors in patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Yajun SHI ; Xiaoqin XIONG ; Xiaoqing FU ; Feng WANG ; Hui ZHOU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(29):10-14
Objective To explore the health-related quality of life(HRQOL)among patients with multidrug-resistant and rifampin-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis(MDR/RR-PTB)and analyze its influencing factors.Methods Data was collected from 50 MDR/RR-PTB patients registered for treatment management in the"Tuberculosis Management Information System"in Bazhong City from 2021 to 2024 as resistance group.Fifty pulmonary tuberculosis patients sensitive to anti-tuberculosis drug treatment registered in the system during the same period were selected as control group.A cross-sectional survey method was employed using the quality of life instruments for chronic disease pulmonary tuberculosis(QLICD-PT)to measure and compare the HRQOL between two groups.Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze factors affecting the HRQOL of MDR/RR-PTB patients.Results Except for physiological function,there were statistically significant difference between MDR/RR-PTB group and control group in terms of total quality of life score,psychological function,social function,and specific modules(P<0.05).Univariate analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences in the total quality of life scores among patients with different genders,medical insurance statuses,monthly family income situations,presence or absence of comorbidities,lymphocyte count,albumin,C-reactive protein,and body mass index(P<0.05).Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that(P<0.05)there was significant difference for the partial regression coefficient tests of patient's medical insurance and monthly family income situations(P<0.05).Conclusion The HRQOL of MDR/RR-PTB patients is lower than that of pulmonary tuberculosis patients sensitive to anti-tuberculosis drugs.The patient's health insurance and monthly family income are potential factors affecting the HRQOL of MDR/RR-PTB patients.