1.Clinical study of botulinum toxin type A in the treatment of spasmodic torticollis
Jun CHEN ; Jiangjun CHEN ; Yaqin LU ; Kui YANG ; Ning LIU
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(10):27-30
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of botulinum toxin type A(BTX-A)injection in the treatment of spasmodic torticollis.Methods Sixty-four patients with spasmodic torticollis underwent the treatment of intramuscular injection of BTX-A in neck muscles.As a result,the efficiency of BTX-A therapy could be evaluated successfully.Results Considerable improvement of symptoms for the spasmodic torticollis patients was observed with BTX-A treatment.The average dose of BTX-A was(120.37 ±25.26) U.Injection points were 30.00 ± 4.85.The Tsui scores before treatment were (13.08 ±4.16) scores,and 2 weeks after treatment were (4.21 ± 2.63) scores.The Tsui scores showed a significant reduction after BTX-A injections (P <0.01).After treatment complete remission rate was 25.0% (16/64),significant improvement rate was 60.9% (39/64),partial improvement rate was 12.5% (8/64),invalid rate was 1.6%(1/64) and efficient rate was 85.9% (55/64).Duration of effect was (16.86-4.57) weeks.Patients who received repeated injections also had good response,with symptoms improved and dosage of BTX-A reduced.No serious adverse events happened in treatments.Conclusion BTX-A therapy is simple and effective in the treatment of spasmodic torticollis and should be considered as the first-choice treatment for the condition.
2.Clinical Value of CYP2C19 Polymorphisms for Guiding the Anti-platelet Therapy in CAD patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Dan WU ; Shengli YANG ; Jing LU ; Jie HUANG ; Yaqin SUN
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(3):216-219
Objective: To explore the value of CYP2C19 genotype polymorphisms for guiding the strategy of anti-platelet therapy in coronary artery disease (CAD) patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with clinical prognosis.
Methods: A total of 326 CAD patients with PCI treatment received CYP2C19 genotype examination. According to CYP2C19 polymorphisms, the patients were divided into 3 groups. The patients with CYP2C19*1/*1, fast metabolism were defined as Routine group, who received clopidogrel 75 mg/day,n=128. The patients with CYP2C19*1/*2, CYP2C19*1/*3, CYP2C19*2/*3, CYP2C19*2/*2, CYP2C19*3/*3, medium and slow metabolism were further divided into 2 groups as High clopidogrel group, who received clopidogrel 150 mg/day,n=99 and Ticagrelor group, who received ticagrelor 90 mg/bid,n=99. The changes of platelet aggregation rate (PAgT) at before and 1, 3, 6 months after PCI were observed, the major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and bleeding condition were compared among different groups at 6 months after PCI.
Results: The PAgT was similar between High clopidogrel group and Routine group at 1, 3, 6 months after PCI, P>0.05;while compared with High clopidogrel group and Routine group, the PAgT decreased in Ticagrelor group at 1, 3, 6 months after PCI,P<0.05. The occurrence of MACE was similar between High clopidogrel group and Routine group at 6 months after PCI,P>0.05; while compared with High clopidogrel group and Routine group, Ticagrelor group had much less MACE occurrence,P<0.05. Ticagrelor group had no more major bleeding events than the other 2 groups,P>0.05.
Conclusion: High dose clopidogrel does not increase MACE occurrence in CAD patients with CYP2C19 medium and slow metabolism after PCI. Ticagrelor may decrease PAgT and MACE occurrence without elevating the major bleeding events.
3.Target genes of the hsa-miR-106b-25 cluster:Prediction and bioinformatic analysis
Yaqin SONG ; Wenbo FU ; Mu LU ; Yang LIU ; Yutao WEI
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2015;28(10):1023-1027
Objective The hsa-miR-106b-25 gene cluster is involved in various biological processes of carcinoma .This study aims at a prediction and function analysis of the hsa-miR-106b-25 gene cluster, miR-106b, miR-93, and miR-25, so as to provide some evidence for further studies on the functions of the three miRNAs and the mechanisms of their interaction . Methods We obtained the sequences of miR-106b, miR-93, and miR-25 from the miRBase, predicted their target genes with TargetScan , PicTar, and miRanda, and used 3 or more experimentally verified target genes from the miRTarbase as the gene set for further bioinformatic analysis .We predic-ted the biological processes of the target genes by GeneOntology analysis and enriched KEGG ( Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes) by pathway analysis, produced protein-protein interaction ( PPI) networks with STRING . Results The target genes of the miR-106b-25 gene cluster were significantly enriched in such biological processes as the regulation of macromolecule metabolism , regulation of metabolic process , and cell cycle process , while the KEGG pathway mainly in glioma, melanoma, prostate cancer , and gallbladder carcino-ma.The proteins encoded by the targeted genes of showed complicated interactions , and those encoded by the KAT2B, PTEN, TP53, CDH1, MDM2, E2F1, RB1, and SMAD7 plaid a core role in the interac-tion network. Conc lusoi n MiRNAs of the miR-106b-25 gene cluster regulate the downstream target proteins involved in tumorigenesis by participating in the cell cycle and cancer signaling pathway .
4.Meta analysis of the risk factors of recurrent wheezing in infants
Wenjie SHAN ; Yanming LU ; Yaqin LI ; Lingyun XU ; Lanfang CAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(10):761-764
Obgective To analyze the relevant risk factors of recurrent wheezing(≥3 attacks) in the first 3 years of life.Methods Wheezing,respiratory sounds,risk factor were used as key words to retrieve papers in Chinese literature databases including Sinomed,Wanfang and Weipu databases.The same strategy was used to retrieve English papers in English literature databases including PubMed,Cochrane library and Embase.Time range was from 31th May 2004 to 1 rd June 2014.The execution of quality evaluation of the included documents was in compliance with Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and cross-sectional study standard recommended by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.The evidence quality evaluation was conducted with GRADEpro and followed by the Meta analysis with RevMan 5.2.R~ults A total of 13 studies were included in this Meta-analysis.Several factors were related to recurrent wheezing episodes,including risk factors such as maternal smoking during pregnancy (OR =1.47,95% CI:1.30-1.66),asthma in parents (OR =1.94,95 % CI:1.72-2.19),family history of atopy (OR =1.94,95% CI:1.72-2.19),male (OR =1.42,95 % CI:1.19-1.69),history of eczema (OR =2.36,95 % CI:1.69-3.30),colds (> 6 times) (OR =2.02,95 % CI:1.54-2.64),history of bronchopneumonia (OR =1.85,95 % CI:1.46-2.34),exposure to cigarette smoking(OR =2.30,95% CI:1.68-3.14),daycare attendance(OR =2.27,95% CI:1.97-2.60);Education received by the mother > 12 years (OR =0.80,95% CI:0.70-0.92) was the protective factor.Conclusions The risk factors of recurrent wheezing(≥3 attacks) in the first 3 years of life are maternal smoking during pregnancy,asthma in parents,family history of atopy,male,history of eczema,colds (> 6 times),history of bronchopneumonia,exposure to cigarette smoking and daycare attendance.The protective factor is education received by the mother ≥ 12 years.The prerequisite in precaution of infants recurrent wheezing is to ensure the utmost avoidance of hazardous factors and reinforcement of protective factors.
5.The value of amplitude integrated electroencephalographic monitoring in early neonatal brain injury and prediction prognosis of asphyxia neonatal
Yaqin CAO ; Xinguang YU ; Yubin DONG ; Xiuli LU ; Xuelian LI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2014;21(5):268-270
Objective To discuss the value of amplitude integrated electroencephalographic(aEEG) monitoring in early neonatal brain injury and prognosis of asphyxia neonatal.Methods Seventy-two subjects of asphyxia children were divided into mild asphyxia group and severe asphyxia group.We selected 45 cases of full-term healthy children born in our hospital as control group in the same term.All the objects were observed by aEEG monitoring within 6 hours.According to the aEEG results,all the samples were redivided into normal aEEG group,mildly abnormal aEEG group and severely abnormal aEEG group.All subjects were followed-up to observe their physical growth and the nervous system development at one-year-old.Results Incidence of abnormal aEEG in mild asphyxia group and severe asphyxia group was significantly higher than that of control group(x2 =26.996,47.07,P < 0.01,respectively),and incidence of abnormal aEEG in severe asphyxia group was significantly higher than that of mild asphyxia group (x2 =7.76,P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in all subjects about physical development (height and weight) (P > 0.05),all of their mental index and developmental quotient were lower in severely abnormal aEEG group (x2 =13.450,15.285,P < 0.01,respectively).Conclusion aEEG can be used to assess the early neonatal brain injury of asphyxia neonatal,and it can be used to predict the prognosis of neonatal asphyxia based on the abnormal degree of aEEG.
6.Case-control study and Logistic analysis of the risk factors of infants with recurrent wheezing in Shanghai Pujiang area
Wenjie SHAN ; Yanming LU ; Yaqin LI ; Lingyun XU ; Lanfang CAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(4):292-295
Objective To analyze the relevant risk factors of recurrent wheezing(≥3 attacks) in the first 3 years of life in Shanghai Pujiang.Methods A case-control study was conducted.Two hundred and sixty-two research children were chosen for clinical visits (< 3 years old) with wheezing at the Pediatric Department of Shanghai Renji Hospital (South Campus),School of Medicine,Shanghai Jiaotong University,from January to December 2014.According to the frequency of wheezing,the subjects were divided into 75 cases of recurrent wheezing group (≥ 3 attacks),110 cases of occasional wheezing group(1-2 attacks) and 77 cases of no wheezing group.Probable risk factors were inquired by using face-to-face questionnaire.The passive agglutination method was used to detect the Mycoplasma pneumoniae antibody immunoglobulin M (IgM).The indirect immunofluorescence was used to detect the respiratory pathogens.The Western blot was used to detect 20 items of serum allergen.Chi-square test was firstly used for univariate analysis,and then the multivariate stepwise Logistic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors associated with infant recurrent wheezing.Results A total of 20 factors were found relevant to infant recurrent wheezing by univariate analysis,which included boys (OR =4.030,95% CI:1.937-8.388),personal atopy (OR =13.125,95% CI:5.951-28.946),allergic dermatitis (OR =9.833,95% CI:4.663-20.737),allergic rhinitis (OR =40.327,95% CI:5.300-306.842),like rubbing eyes or nose(OR =6.487,95% CI:3.190-13.191),food allergy (OR =6.689,95 % CI:1.860-24.051),premature birth (OR =3.795,95 % CI:1.001-14.385),low birth weight (OR =9.075,95% CI:1.106-74.450),parental atopy (OR =10.667,95% CI:4.824-23.587),parental allergic dermatitis (OR =8.072,95 % CI:2.634-24.734),parental allergic rhinitis (OR =6.524,95 % CI:2.920-14.577),parental allergic conjunctivitis (OR =1.087,95% CI:1.017-1.162),parental asthma history (OR =1.119,95% CI:1.035-1.210),colds > 6 times (OR =9.111,95% CI:3.970-20.909),history of bronchopneumonia(OR =7.554,95% CI:3.588-15.903),age at first time use of antibiotics less than 6 months (OR =2.388,95% CI:1.129-5.052),exposure to cigarette smoking (OR =1.922,95 % CI:1.004-3.681),maternal passive smoking during pregnancy (OR =2.508,95 % CI:1.298-4.848),living close to wood stove (OR =3.342,95 % CI:1.427-7.827) and positive results of inhaled allergens (OR =1.821,95 % CI:1.420-2.336).Keeping cats was the protective factor(OR =0.922,95% CI:0.864-0.984).The forward Logistic regression analysis showed that personal atopy (OR =10.278,95 % CI:2.503-42.202),like rubbing eyes or nose (OR =1 0.316,95 % CI:2.722-39.101),food allergy (OR =10.370,95% CI:1.248-86.145),parental atopy (OR =5.402,95% CI:1.340-21.778),colds > 6 times (OR =7.048,95 % CI:1.688-29.423),history of bronchopneumonia (OR =7.876,95 % CI:2.040-30.407) and maternaal passive smoking (OR =3.696,95 % CI:1.013-13.494) during pregnancy were the independent risk factors of infants recurrent wheezing.Conclusion Personal atopy,like rubbing eyes or nose,food allergy,parental atopy,colds > 6 times,history of bronchopneumonia,maternal passive smoking are the independent risk factors of recurrent wheezing in infants less than 3 years old.
7.Investigation and analysis quality of life and its influencing factors in the elderly
Yucui LI ; Ruling WANG ; Yin WU ; Hongping CHENG ; Yujin ZHAO ; Lu YANG ; Yaqin ZHANG ; Jia LIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(3):248-250
Objective To investigate the status of life quality in the elderly in Shanxi Province Changzhi City, and to analyze its influencing factors. Methods The quality of life, activities of daily living and status of community services were measured simultaneously by 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Activities of Daily Living Scale, Community Healthy Needs Scale and survey results were used and analyzed using t-test, correlation and stepwise regression analysis. Results According to the criterion of life quality in the elderly which were proposed by Zhang Lei, the quality of life in the elderly scored 72. 1-117.0, reached 98.5%. The quality of life in the elderly was impacted by the ability of caring oneself, marital status, degree of culture, economic situation and so on. The demand rate for health guidance and periodic physical examination was higher. Conclusions The quality of life in the elderly is at a medium level. There is a wide gap between the demand of community healthy services and the utilization of community healthy services.
8.Effects of thymopeptides on cell immune function of patients with malignant tumor under radiotherapy
Zhe LU ; Yaqin QU ; Shouliang GONG ; Shibo FU ; Xiaojing JIA ; Zhenfeng WU ; Linqing HUANG ; Ling LI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2001;27(2):168-170
Objective:To study effects of large dose thymopeptides on T cell subpopulations of patients with malignant tumor under radiotherapy.Methods:Fifty one patients with malignant tumor under radiotherapy were divided into 2 groups with 100 mg and 200 mg thymopeptides respectively.The patients we re given thymopeptides,100 mg/d or 200 mg/d,iv, for 10 days.The positive percent ages of CD4,CD8,CD25 and CD56 in T cells of peripheral blood before and after thymopeptide treatment were determined by flow cytometry.Results:The positive percentages of CD4 and CD25 in T cells of peripheral bl ood after 100 mg/d thymopeptide treatment were significantly higher than those befor e thymopeptide treatment (P<0.05),while those of CD4,CD8,CD25 and CD56 in T cells of peripheral blood after 200 mg/d thymopeptide treatment all increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Conclusion:These results suggest that large dose of thymopeptides can increase i mmune function of patients with malignant tumor under radiotherapy,and the curat ive effect of 200 mg/d thymopeptides is better.
9.Individualized endovascular treatment of intracranial venous sinus thrombosis
Youquan GU ; Ning LIU ; Jun CHEN ; Yaqin LU ; Kui YANG ; Ying WANG ; Jiangjun CHEN ; Tianhong WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(12):1308-1311
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of endovascular treatment for intracranial venous sinus thrombosis based on individual condition. Methods Twelve patients with intracranial venous sinus thrombosis were treated with endovascular management according to the severity and course of disease after they failed to respond to anticoagulant therapy. The clinical signs and symptoms,cerebrospinal fluid pressure and arteriovenous circulation time were observed and followed up (including MRV). Intravenous thrombolysis and mechanical thrombus maceration were carried out in all 12 patients,while intravenous thrombolysis, mechanical thrombus maceration in combination with intra-arterial thrombolysis were employed in 3. After the treatment, anticoagulant therapy was carried out for 6 months.The patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months. Results Of the twelve patients, clinical signs and symptoms included slight headache (2 cases), mild hemiplegia (1 case), ambiopia or blurred vision (3 cases). The cerebrospinal fluid pressure returned to under 26 cm H2O (1 cm H2O =0.098 kPa)following treatment from 28 to 38 cm H2O [ mean (32. 4 ±3.0) cm H2O] in preoperative measurement and the arteriovenous circulation time returned to below 10 s in all patients following treatment. Neither recurrence of thrombosis nor new symptoms of neurologic dysfunction was observed. No procedure-related intracranial or systemic hemorrhagic complications occurred both during and after the operation with the exception of a subcutaneous bleeding at the venopuncture site. Conclusion Endovascular treatment is effective and safe for patients with intracranial venous sinus thrombosis.
10.Quality of life of elderly caregivers living in Changzhi City
Yucui LI ; Ruling WANG ; Yin WU ; Hongping CHENG ; Yujin ZHAO ; Lu YANG ; Yaqin ZHANG ; Jia LIU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2010;04(5):272-274
Objective To investigate the quality of life of elderly caregivers and its factors. Methods Elderly caregivers living in Changzhi City were enrolled in this study. 36-item short-form (SF-36) health survey and Activity of Daily Living Scale ( ADL) were used as study tools. The data was analyzed by statistical description,t test or multiple regression. Results Those with score of quality of life reaching 72. 1 to 117. 0 accounted for 98. 8%. The total score and score of eight dimensions of SF-36 showed statistically significant difference between different daily living activity groups ( P < 0.05) . The state of health and self-care ability of the elderly imposed a major impact on eight dimensions of SF-36. Age, sex, level of education, marital status and wage had different impact on each dimension of SF-36. Conclusion The quality of life of elderly caregivers is at a medium level. The main factors of quality of live of elderly caregiver are their state of health and self-care ability of the elderly.