1.Effects of Monosodium Glutamate on Survival and Reproductive Ability of Drosophila melanogaster
Journal of Environment and Health 1992;0(04):-
Objective To study the effects of monosodium glutamate on viability and fertility of filial generation Drosophila.Methods Different concentrations(15,30,45 g/L)of L,H,T monosodium glutamate(MSG)were added in the medium for wildtype Drosophila melanogaster,and the non-MSG medium was taken as the control group,3 pairs of Drosophilas in each bottle and 3 repeats in each group,the first and second filial generation adult Drosophila's eclosion time(growth period) and the number of offspring within 7 days(reproduction quantity),and the death count in 30 days of 20 Drosophilas were observed and recorded.Results Compared with the control group,the reproduction quantity of Drosophila significantly increased,the growth period shortened in the first filial generation in 15 g/L of T MSG group.As the MSG concentrations increased,the reproduction quantity reduced significantly,the survival rate of Drosophila in 30 days declined significantly.The reproduction quantity in second filial generation increased at the initial stage of exposure and then decreased as the MSG concentrations increased.Conclusion The results of the present paper indicates that low-dose of MSG may be the advantage for survival and reproduction of Drosophila,but high doses will produce adverse effects.
2.Effects of strengthened nutritional interventions on pregnancy outcomes in Chinese women with gestational diabetes mellitus
Lu LIU ; Zhongxin HONG ; Jia WANG ; Bingjie DING ; Yanxia BI
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2015;9(6):413-417
Objective To explore the impacts of intensive nutritional intervention on maternal and infant outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM). Methods From January 2014 to ecember 2014, a total of 518 women with GDM were stratified by age, height, body mass index (BMI), and were divided into treatment group (n=258) and control group (n=260) according to the random number generated by the computer software. Women in control group underwent conservative treatment while those in treatment group were given intensive nutritional intervention including keeping records of eating habits, measurement of blood glucose and regular follow-up. The incidence of pregnancy-related complications and newborn outcomes in both groups were compared. Results Women of the two groups were similar in basic clinical data. The range of gestational weight gain (GWG) [(12.2 ± 4.7) vs. (13.9 ± 5.0)kg] and birth weight of infants [(3 406.4±495.4) vs. (3 494.9±484.7)g] in the intervention group was significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.01). The rate of reaching recommended target of GWG was significantly higher in the intervention group (60.9%) than in the control group (51.9%, χ2=4.2, P<0.05). There was a significant reduction in glucose-related parameters in both groups (P<0.01). In the intervention group, fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose were reduced from (5.21 ± 0.71) mmol/L, (6.68 ± 0.90) mmol/L to (4.71 ± 0.73) mmol/L,(6.21 ± 0.71) mmol/L (P<0.01), respectively in comparison with the control group, the intervention group had lower incidence of cesarean section (44.6% vs. 53.8%), postpartum hemorrhage (2.3%vs. 6.2%), polyhydramnios (7.8%vs. 13.5%), neonatal hypoglycemia (3.1%vs. 6.5%) and macrosomia (8.1%vs. 13.8%, P<0.05). Conclusions Strengthening nutritional intervention in women with GDM could increase the rate of reaching recommended target of GWG, improve the glucose-related parameters and reduce the incidence rate of pregnancy complications.
3.The strategy of pulmonary protective ventilation after cardiac arrest resuscitation in critical ill children and the follow-up study
Jianli CHEN ; Yanxia XU ; Mo ZHOU ; Rong TANG ; Ping LING ; Linyong ZHOU ; Jia NI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(21):1665-1668
Objective To investigate the strategy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after lung protective mechanical ventilation in critical children and follow-up study of the survivals 90 d after discharge.Methods Four hundred and eighty-nine cases of respiratory cardiac arrest which occurred for various reasons from January 2011 to June 2016 were analyzed in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Guiyang Children's Hospital,in which mechanical ventilation was performed after CPR in 251 cases,death,or giving up treatment within 24 h in 83 cases,children surviving > 24 h in 168 cases,118 cases were assigned into small tidal volume ventilation group,and 50 cases into conventional tidal volume ventilation group,and according to the tidal volume to adjust positive end expiratory pressure ventilation (PEEP),and the oxygen partial pressure [pa (O2)] and the oxygen index (OI),the change of the indexes of blood gas analysis,lactic acid clearance,and oxygenation were also observed.To observe the complications of mechanical ventilation,the situation of withdrawing machine as well as the outcome of the children.Follow-up was conducted for 90 d,including continuous respiratory symptoms,lung imaging examination after discharge and lung function,nervous system examination.Results (1) After mechanical ventilation treatment of 48 hours,compared with the levels of fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2) (0.42 ± 0.15 vs.0.43 ± 0.22),pa (O2) (8.25 ± 0.22 vs.8.27 ± 0.68),OI (5.33 ± 2.01 vs.6.59 ± 1.99) and lactic acid clearance(61.05 ± 1.87 vs.60.93 ± 2.71) between the routine tidal volume ventilation group and the lower tidal volume ventilation group,showing that the difference had no statistical significance (t =1.645,1.165,2.302,2.037,all P > 0.05).(2) In small tidal volume group,the incidence of ventilator associated lung injury was significantly lower than that in the conventional tidal volume group,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =5.873,P < 0.05).(3) Comparing 2 groups of different tidal volume ventilation,the mortality of critical ill children had no statistically significant difference (x2 =1.063,P > 0.05).(4) One hundred and twenty-seven cases of children survived and were discharged,and compared with their discharge,the follow-up of 62 cases after discharge for 30 d,90 d showed that all the children's lung function improved,tidal volume,inspiratory and expiratory time ratio(I/E),volume ratio of peak(VP/VE),time ratio of peak(TP/TE) and breathing rate(RR) were also improved,and there was significant difference (F =43.225,6.108,68.821,78.237,20.361,all P < 0.05).(5) Neurological examination and children's brain function classification rating scale showed that some children had nerve dysfunction.Conclusions Small tidal volume ventilation in reducing the occurrence of ventilator associated lung injury is superior to the conventional tidal volume ventilation.To improve case fatality rate of the children with cardiac arrest resuscitation and oxygenation is not better than the conventional tidal volume group.Dynamic monitoring is helpful to adjust breathing mechanics indexes and parameters and ventilator.Through the follow-up most of the discharged children recovered well,but a few had recurrent respiratory infection and neurological sequelae.
4.Epidemiological investigation of occupational hand-arm vibration disease caused by handheld workpiece polishing
Siyu PAN ; Maosheng YAN ; Bin XIAO ; Yanxia JIA ; Hanjun ZHENG ; Yongjian JIANG ; Hansheng LIN ; Mei WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(1):65-69
ObjectiveTo explore the influencing factors of occupational hand-arm vibration disease (OHAVD) caused by handheld workpiece polishing. Methods A total of 222 OHAVD patients (case group), 275 hand-transmitted vibration-exposed workers (exposed group) and 243 healthy workers without hand-transmitted vibration exposure (control group) in a sports equipment manufacturing enterprise were selected as the study subjects using the convenience sampling method. Worksite survey of occupational health was conducted on these three groups, and the human vibration measurement equipment was used to measure the vibration exposure level of handheld vibration among the study subjects. The 8-hour energy equivalent frequency-weighted vibrating acceleration [A(8)] and cumulative vibration exposure level (CVEL) were calculated. Results The prevalence of coldness, numbness, tingling fingers, and vibration-induced white finger was higher in the exposed group and the case group compared with the control group (all P<0.05). The prevalence of the above-mentioned hand symptoms was higher in the case group compared with the exposed group (all P<0.05). The A(8) and CVEL levels of the study subjects in the case group were higher than those in the exposed group (all P<0.05). Binary logistic analysis result showed that age and CVEL were both influencing factors of OHAVD (all P<0.05). According to the restricted cubic spline models, CVEL of the study subjects in the exposed group had a positive nonlinear dose-response relationship with the risk of OHAVD (overall trend P<0.01, nonlinear P<0.01), indicating an increasing risk of OHAVD with increasing CVEL. Conclusion Hand-transmitted vibration exposure is a risk factor for OHAVD. Early intervention should be carried out for hand-transmitted vibration-exposed individuals to reduce vibration-exposed levels and control vibration exposure time.
5.Effects of community TCM health management on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at a stable stage
Xiaofang FU ; Huanzhi JIA ; Meiying LIU ; Yuelin WANG ; Yanxia LI ; Xuesong WANG
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2020;14(3):240-244
Objective:To observe the effects of community traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods:From June 2017 to June 2018, 79 patients were selected as study subjects. These patients were randomly divided into two groups. The TCM management group had 39 patients (of which 26 were male), with an average age of (70.77±5.91) years and the course of disease of (7.97±3.12) years. The control group had 40 patients (of which 25 were males), with an average age of (70.60±5.93) years and the course of disease of (7.70±3.01) years. Both groups were given conventional western medicine treatment. The TCM management group was administered TCM health management for 1 year on the basis of the conventional western medicine treatment. This management included establishing electronic archives for COPD patients, Hu Xi Tu-Na, Baduanjin, acupoint massage, acupoint plaster, and dietary guidance according to the TCM physique identification. Management and follow-up of patients was continuous. The TCM syndrome score, CAT score, number of acute exacerbations, and lung function of COPD patients were recorded before and after 1 year of treatment.Results:In the TCM management group, there were 6 cases of clinical control, with 8 and 19 cases displaying obvious and effective effects, respectively. The total effective rate was 84.61%. In the control group, there were 2 cases of clinical control, with 3 cases and 25 cases displaying obvious and effective effects, respectively. The total effective rate was 75.00%. The curative effect of the TCM syndrome in the TCM management group was better than that in the control group. In the TCM management group,the CAT score was (7.46±3.28) points and the number of acute exacerbations was (4.21±2.61) times, the forced expiratory volume (FEV 1) in the first second was (1.99±0.79) L, and the forced vital capacity (FVC) was (2.63±0.92) L. In the control group, the CAT score was (10.38±4.68), the number of acute exacerbations was (6.03±3.00), FEV 1 was (1.66±0.65) L, and FVC was (2.41±0.81) L. The CAT score and the number of acute exacerbations in the TCM management group decreased, while the number of FEV 1 increased, which was statistically significant compared to the control group. Conclusion:Community TCM health management can improve the symptoms of COPD patients at a stable stage, reduce the number of acute exacerbations, and improve lung function.
6.Analysis of hypertension in the Chinese elderly population with hypertension
Rongrong GUO ; Yanxia XIE ; Jia ZHENG ; Yue DAI ; Yali WANG ; Liqiang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2020;39(5):591-594
Objective:To assess the prevalences of hypertension, rates of medication recommendations and failure rates of blood pressure(BP)control in Chinese elderly patients(≥65 years old).Methods:We used data from the 2011 China Health and Nutrition Survey(CHNS). A total of 2, 391 Chinese adults aged≥65 years with complete information comprising BP measurements repeated three times and antihypertensive medication use were included for analysis.Results:The mean age of subjects was 72.6±6.2 years, and females accounted for 53.1%.The numbers of patients with hypertension were 1784(74.6%)and 1221(51.1%)according to the definitions from 2017 ACC/AHA guideline and the 2010 Chinese guideline, respectively.There was a significant difference in the prevalence of hypertension in the subgroup with a cardiovascular disease(CVD)history according to the definitions from the two guidelines( χ2=23.70, P<0.01). The BP thresholds for drug therapy recommendations were the same as those set in the diagnostic criteria of hypertension based on the two guidelines.Therefore, the rates for medication recommendations were 74.6% and 51.1%, respectively.The numbers of patients with BP above the target levels were 622(88.2%)and 346(49.1%), respectively, according to the definitions from the two guidelines.There was no significant difference in failure rate of BP control due to age( χ2=5.36, P>0.05), gender( χ2=0.12, P>0.05)or a CVD history( χ2=0.07, P>0.05)according to analyses using the definitions from the two guidelines. Conclusions:Compared with the 2010 Chinese hypertension guideline, the prevalence of hypertension and rate of medication recommendations are higher in the Chinese elderly population when the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guideline is used.Hypertension management and antihypertensive drug treatment should be reinforced to improve the control rate of hypertension.
7. Experimental study on the effects of shikonin on iNOS/COX-2 inflammatory pathway in rat random flaps
Yanxia XING ; Binyan LIU ; Yijin ZHAO ; Jia WANG ; Ting LI ; Binyu LIU ; Yarong WANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(3):289-295
Objective:
To investigate the effects and the potential mechanism of shikonin on rat random flaps.
Methods:
Seventy-two wistar male rats in grade SPF were randomly divided into negative control group, tetramethylpyrazine group (TMP group) or shikonin treatment group. The random skin flap sized 8 cm×2 cm, with a cephalic based pedicle, was performed on the back of the rat. Each group was administered accordingly by intraperitoneal injection once per day for 7 days: shikonin treatment group (1 mg/kg), TMP group (10 mg/kg) and control group (1 ml/kg). Morphological changes of skin flaps were observed by HE staining. The positive expression of iNOS and COX-2 in skin flap tissues after operation were detected by immunofluorescence staining. The serum contents of TNF-α and IL-6 were detected by ELISA.
Results:
Inflammatory cell infiltration and inflammatory reaction of flap was more severe in control group at different time points after operation. The number of inflammatory cells in shikonin treatment group and TMP group were significantly decreased, compared with controls (
8. Drug resistance genes and homology of Klebsiella pneumoniae in the pediatric intensive care unit of Guiyang area
Yanxia XU ; Jia NI ; Jianli CHEN ; Rong TANG ; Lu LIANG ; Hui SUN ; Dong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2019;34(22):1711-1714
Objective:
To investigate the genetic characteristics of drug resistance and homology of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBLs)-producing
9.Effects of hand-transmitted vibration on upper limbs of workers: A meta-analysis
Yanxia JIA ; Maosheng YAN ; Hanjun ZHENG ; Danying ZHANG ; Bin XIAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2022;39(4):426-433
Background Hand arm vibration disease (HAVD) is one of the legal occupational diseases in China, and its pathogenesis is not clear. Operators exposed to electric vibration tools for a long time have an increased risk of HAVD. Objective To conduct a systematic evaluation of the effects of vibration operations on workers' upper limb nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. Methods Relevant studies on the effects of hand-transmitted vibration on HAVD were searched and collected from the China Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang, and PubMed databases, and the literature was published from January 1974 to April 2021. The quality of cohort and case-control studies was assessed by the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS), and the quality of cross-sectional studies was by the evaluation criteria recommended by the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ). Statistical analyses of outcome indicators (OR) in the included literature were performed using RevMan 5.4.1 software, effect sizes in the literature on vibration-induced white finger and neurosensory impairment were combined using a random-effect model, those that included carpal tunnel syndrome were combined using a fixed-effect model, and subgroup and publication bias analyses were also performed. To explore sources of study heterogeneity, meta-regression was performed using Stata 16.0 software, and sensitivity analyses were performed on the included literature. Results A total of 716 papers were retrieved from the databases, and 18 articles were retrieved by manual searching. A total of 34 papers were included after excluding those not meeting the criteria. Of the papers, 11004, 7270, and 1722 subjects related to vibration-induced white finger, neurosensory impairment, and carpal tunnel syndrome, respectively. The results of meta-analysis showed that compared with the control group, the combined ORs of hand-transmitted vibration exposure were 4.25 (95%CI: 2.72−6.65) for vibration-induced white finger, 4.03 (95%CI: 2.46−6.61) for neurosensory impairment, and 2.44 (95%CI: 1.61−3.71) for carpal tunnel syndrome. Heterogeneity was identified in the original studies related to vibration-induced white finger (I2=81%, P < 0.001) and neurosensory impairment (I2=90%, P < 0.001), except carpal tunnel syndrome (I2=23%, P < 0.001). The results of sensitivity analysis showed that the combined effect sizes (ORs) were stable and reliable. The results of meta-regression showed that the factors contributing to high heterogeneity of combined vibration-induced white finger and neurosensory impairment were time of publication (t=−2.10, P=0.049) and working age (t=−2.40, P=0.032), respectively. Conclusion Hand-transmitted vibration is a risk factor for vibration-induced white finger, neurosensory impairment, and carpal tunnel syndrome in operators.