1.Effect of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (Mirena) in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(9):993-995
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and side-effects of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (Mirena) in the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding .Methods 45 cases of dysfunctional uterine bleeding diagnosed by pathology were installed with Mirena.The endometrial thickness by ultrasound hemoglobulin increase and pathologic changes of endometria were recorded before and 24 months after the installation.ResultsThe endometrial thickness before and after the insertion of Mirena were(15.6 ±4.2) mm and (3.2 ± 1.3)mmrespectively (P < 0.01) .Six months after the insertion of Mirena, patients' hemoglobulin was significantly increased from (97.6 ± 8.2)g/L to (123.7 ± 8.1)g/L (U = 2.26, P < 0.05) .After the installation of Mirena, patient experienced metrorrhagia.Conclusions Mirena is a device providing effective and continual therapy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding .It can not only significantly reduce the menstrual blood loss but also reverse the complex hyperplasia effectively.
2.Biomechanical study on the impact injure of human mandible by finite element method
Ziyang YANG ; Songbo QIU ; Yu LIU ; Po WU ; Yinghui TAN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2016;32(3):377-382
Objective:To investigate biomechanical changes of mandible in the impact injure simulated by finite element method (FEM).Methods:Mimics and Comsol software were used to build a FEM of human craniofacial bone based on CT scan data of a normal adult.LS-DYNA and Hypermesh software were used to simulate the impact with different quality,velocity and angulation pro-duced injures of human mandible,the biomechanical parameters of the mandible in the impact injury process were analysed.Results:A FEMof human maxillofacial bone was established,and the dynamic process of different impact force produced damage was simula-ted.Mandibular chin,angle and condylar neck was the stress concentrated area in the process of mandible injury.There was higher stress peak at the site which was closer to the impact position,the stress peak arrival time was also earlier.When the impactor with the same quality,the bigger the velocity,the greater the stress peak.When the impactor with the same velocity,the bigger the quali-ty,the greater the stress peak.When the impactor with the same velocity and quality,there was greater stress peak under the impact to mandible from angulation of 0 degree.Stress transfered to the surrounding bone from the impact position radially and gradually re-duced.The bone area with small cross-section was prone to high stress and more serious damage.Conclusion:The quality,the ve-locity,the impact angle and the impact site are the factors affecting the severity of impact injury.
3.Improvement of abnormal calcium-phosphorus metabolism in hemodialysis patients
Yinghui DENG ; Jinglin WU ; Wenjing FU ; Qiang JIA
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2009;32(6):3-6
Objective To improve the treatment of abnormal calcium-phosphorus metabolism in hemodialysis patients, and observe its influence on the quality of life. Methods Implemented the kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) clinical practice guidelines for bone metabolism and disease in hemodialysis patients, improved the treatment of abnormal calcium-phesphoms metabolism in hemodialysis patients. After 1 year, the values were compared between before and after application of K/DOQI guidelines, including albumin-adjusted serum calcium, phosphorus, calcium × phosphorus (Ca × P) product, and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and their achieved target range rates. The quality of life were evaluated by using the kidney disease questionnaire (KDQ). Results One year later, the levels of serum calcium, phosphorus, Ca × P product, and iPTH were all decreased (P<0.01 or <0.05) compared with before the application of K/DOQI guidelines. The percentage of patients fell within the guideline range were as follows: 74.42% (32/43), calcium; 62.79%(27/43), phosphorus; 55.81%(24/43), Ca × P product; 60.47%(26/43), iPTH; 25.58%(11/43), all four criteria, higher than before (P<0.01 or <0.05). The scores of KDQ in global indices and symptom scores of physical symptoms, fatigue, depression, relationships with others and frustration dimension were also all increased (P<0.01). Conclusion The state of calcium-phospberns metabolism in hemodialysis patients is improved, the quality of life is also enhanced.
4.Effect of resveratrol on the expressions of FoxO1 in kidneys of diabetic rats
Lina WU ; Guijun QIN ; Na ZHANG ; Yinghui ZHANG ; Xiaokun MA
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2012;28(5):423-425
Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were treated with resveratrol for 12 weeks.Compared with group of diabetic rats without treatment,the levels of urine albumin,serum creatinine,and blood urea nitrogen were significantly decreased and pathological changes in kidney were improved in treatment group ( P<0.05 ).The mRNA expressions of FoxO1 and catalase were higher and FoxO1 phosphorylation level in diabetic rats treated with resveratrol was lower than that in diabetic rats without treatment (P<0.05),suggesting that resveratrol may protect the kidneys of diabetic rats via regulating expression of FoxO1.
5.Comprehension of Teaching Southern Asia Students in Medical Biochemistry
Yan FAN ; Jiamin WANG ; Yinghui ZHOU ; Shiliang WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2003;0(03):-
In the process of teaching southern Asia students in medical biochemistry,teaching mode has been actively explored.Sufficient preparation before class,applying nimble teaching style,emphasis on communication with foreign students and searching for effective review and examination system will receive the satisfactory results.
6.Nursing of patients with Grave's opththalmopathy undergoing endoscopic trans - ethmoid orbital decompression
Huarong CHEN ; Yinghui SHI ; Shuhui WU ; Linmin YU ; Xi ZHANG ; Yunhai TU ; Wencan WU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2011;27(17):43-45
Objective To introduce an effective nursing practice for patients with Grave's ophthalmopathy(GO) undergoing endoscopic trans-ethmoid orbital decompression(ETOD). Methods The treatment and nursing experience of 31 cases (57 eyes) undergoing orbital decompression through endoscopic trans-ethmoid approach were reviewed and analyzed. Results Three months after operation, exophthalmos was corrected in all 31 cases (57 eyes) with satisfying result, and the visual acuity was improved in all 9 cases (16 eyes),who complained of visual loss preoperatively. At the 3-months' review, 2 patients presented diplopia on the primary eye position due to newly on-set global displacement. Conclusions Advanced treatment and careful nursing are very important to improve the surgical safety and decrease the complications.
7.The survey on perceptions of patient safety culture among nurses in tertiary hospitals in Kunming
Yinghui WU ; Yuan YUAN ; Aimin LIU ; Lixian ZHU ; Jing WU ; Baogang LI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2017;52(6):724-730
Objective To investigate perceptions of patient safety culture(PSC) among nurses in tertiary hospitals in Kunming. Methods Totally 2629 nurses were recruited by convenience sampling method from 7 tertiary hospi-tals in Kunming between July 2015 to January 2016. Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture (HSOPS) was used to assess PSC. Results The top three superior dimensions of PSC were Organizational Learning-Continuous Im-provement(86.60%),Teamwork within Hospital Units(83.34%) and Feedback and Communication about Error(75.98%). The last three inferior dimensions of PSC wereNonpunitive response to error(23.74%),Staffing(33.71%) and Teamwork across hospital units(49.45%). There were significant differences in certain items among nurses with different educational level,academic title,working hour per week(P<0.05). Conclusion Establishing nonpunitive re-sponse culture,reasonably arranging staffing and working hours,and encouraging nurses with high educational level and title to play their full role,are critical measures to improve patient safety culture in hospital.
8.Experimental study on establishment of a 3D finite element model of human craniomaxillofacial region and its use in impact injury simulation
Yu LIU ; Ziyang YANG ; Po WU ; Gang ZHANG ; Songbo QIU ; Yinghui TAN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2016;32(2):161-165
Objective To develop a 3D finite element model for the human craniomaxillofacial region in an attempt to offer basis to the research of simulation of craniomaxillofacial injury.Methods A healthy adult male was submitted to head CT scan, and the data was imported into the Mimics 15.0 software for threshold segmentation and 3D reconstruction according to the classifications of bone tissue, skin tissue and subcutaneous tissue.The reconstruction data was imported into 3D reverse software Geomagic Studio 2012, and the images were optimized and the 3D model was generated.The three parts of the model were fitted according to the actual proportion using the 3D control software Solidworks 14.0, and then the boundary conditions were derived.Hypermesh 12.0 finite element processing software was used to build the volume mesh, and the model was established.Each layer of the model was given to the material parameters, and the simulation conditions were provided to test the model.Results This model was completely composed of volume meshes, including 214,250 hexahedral meshes and 411,920 nodes.This model can clearly show the stress distribution, the trend of fracture line, the displacement of fracture block of soft and hard tissue during the simulation, and the results are consistent with clinical practice.Conclusion A three-dimentional finite element model with good performance is established, which can be used for biomechamics simulation analysis of multiple sites on the head or the whole structure, and has a certain significance in clinical and scientific research.
9.The different characteristics of spontaneous activity in simulated weightlessness in rats
Tao XUE ; Lisha WU ; Shanguang CHEN ; Yinghui LI ; Lina QU ; Xinmin LIU ; Qiong WANG
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(1):20-29
Objective To observe the different characteristics of spontaneous activitiy after simulated weightlessness 21 days in rats , aimed to provide a evaluation method for space weightlessness induced function change in human beings and to provide a reference for researches on the astronauts protective measures .Methods 30 Wistar male rats were randomly divided into three groups , the control group , the sham tail-suspended hindlimb unloading group ( the sham group ) , the tail-suspended hindlimb unloading group ( the suspending group ) , ten animals in each group .All animals were placed in the simulated space flight environmental equipment which has a real -time monitor system for 21 days.During the 21 days, the intake of water , food and the body weight were measured every week .Meanwhile, five independent activity data were collect every day , for example, morning(8:00am~12:00am), afternoon(2:00pm~6:00pm), daytime(8:00am~8:00pm),night(8:00pm~8:00am),and whole day (8:00am ~8:00am).Results The spontaneous activity of normal rats in the control group between morning and afternoon had no significant difference , but it is significantly between night and daytime .The movement time and distance in night are 2 -3 times than that of the daytime.After 10 days of tail suspending , the circadian rhythm was disordered , and the spontaneous activity in day and night become more similar in rats of the suspending group .Because of the individual difference , the spontaneous activity is not stable at the first 10 days in rats of the sham group , but after 10 days, it become close to the control group .Conclusion Rat is nocturnal animal and sleeps in the daytime , the spontaneous activity in night is 2 -3 times as compared with the daytime.The sham tail-suspended hindlimb unloading 21 days can not influence the circadian rhythm in rats .Tail suspending 21 days will caused to the disappearance in the circadian rhythm in rats .
10.Comparative study of capsule endoscopy and CT virtual endoscopy in diagnosis of small intestinal diseases
Xuejuan SU ; Yinghui GE ; Baosong LIANG ; Minghui WU ; Xiuling LI ; Yuxiu YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2014;31(4):202-205
Objective To assess the diagnostic value of capsule endoscopy (CE) and CT virtual endoscopy (CTVE) for small intestinal diseases.Methods The data of 31 patients with suspected small bowel diseases who were examined by both CTVE and CE were collected.The diagnostic rates of CE and CTVE was compared by paired data McNemar test,using the diagnosis confirmed by surgery or follow-up as the golden standard.Results The confirmed diagnosis of 31 patients were small intestinal tumor in 16,nontumorous lesion in 10 and no abnormal lesion in 5.CE identified positive findings in 24 patients,including 14 cases of tumorous lesion (with mis-location in 2 and failure in definite diagnosis in 7) and 10 cases of non-tumorous lesion.CTVE identified positive findings in 17 patients,including 14 cases of tumorous lesion (with mis-location in 1 and failure in definite diagnosis in 4) and 3 cases of non-tumorous lesion.The combination of CE and CTVE could identified positive findings in 26 patients,including 16 tumorous and 10 nontumorous lesions.The diagnostic rates of CE and CTVE for tumorous lesions were both 87.5% (14/16).The overall diagnostic rate of combined CE and CTVE was 83.9% (26/31),which was significantly higher than that of CTVE alone (54.8%,17/31) but similar to that of CE alone (77.4%,24/31).Conclusion Both CE and CTVE are effective in diagnosis of small intestinal lesions and the combined use of 2 methods can increase diagnosis yield.