1.Correlation between intelligence and safety behavior in clinical nurses
Li HAO ; Yongxing HUANG ; Lingling HU ; Caixiao SHI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(34):4509-4512
Objective To understand the intelligence and safety behavior in clinical nurses and to explore the correlation between them so as to provide a basis for standardizing nurses' safety behavior. Methods From February to April 2019, we selected clinical nurses at Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University and the third affiliated hospital of Zhengzhou University by convenience sampling as subjects. The investigation was carried out with the Safety Behavior Scale (SBS) and Chinese version of Resourcefulness Scale (RS). A total of 414 questionnaires were sent out and 411 valid questionnaires were collected with 99.28% for the valid recovery rate. Results Among 411 clinical nurses, the total scores of SBS and RS were (53.04±8.37) and (95.56±18.26) respectively. Single factor analysis showed that there were statistical differences in the scores of SBS among nurses with different ages, work lives, professional titles and education levels (P<0.05). Hierarchical regression analysis showed the influencing factors of safety behavior of nurses were work lives, professional titles and education levels. After controlling general information, individual intelligence was the influencing factor of safety behavior in clinical nurses. Conclusions The higher the clinical nurse's intelligence is, the more standardized the patients' safety behavior is. Nursing managers should improve clinical nurses' intelligence by various measures and further standardize nurses' safety behavior.
2.Correlation analysis between dietary avoidance compliance and nutritional risk of children with cow's milk protein allergy
Li HAO ; Yongxing HUANG ; Lingqing YUE ; Xiaoqin LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(33):4653-4656
Objective:To explore the dietary avoidance compliance of children with cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA) and its correlation with the nutritional risk.Methods:From May 2017 to May 2019, convenience sampling was used to select 94 children with CMPA admitted to the Children's Hospital Affiliated of Zhengzhou University. After 6 months of dietary avoidance and nutritional intervention, 94 children with CMPA were divided into compliance group (36 cases, completing dietary avoidance within 6 months) and non-compliant group (58 cases, failing to adhere to the diet within 6 months) according to the difference in dietary avoidance compliance. We compared the general data, as well as nutrition-related clinical indicators, nutritional risk.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the levels of PA, SF, Hb and ALB between the two groups before intervention ( P>0.05) . After intervention, the levels of PA, SF, Hb and ALB in compliance group were significantly higher than those in non-compliant group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . The nutritional risk of the compliance group is lower than that of the non-compliant group, the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:High compliance can effectively reduce the incidence of nutritional risks, dietary avoidance has clinical application value. Nursing professionals should clarify the relationship between them, make parents of children clarify the importance of dietary avoidance, and provide help and guidance to improve children 's compliance so as to improve the prognosis of children with CMPA.
3.Epidemiological survey on a family aggregation COVID-19 in Y County, Chenzhou City, Hunan
Hong ZHOU ; Han wu ZHU ; Bai tang CHEN ; Wen HENG Z ; De biao HENG HE ; Jian HENG HUANG ; Shao feng HENG OUYANG ; Jun xiao HENG HUANG ; Hui HENG TAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(2):E009-E009
Objective To investigate epidemic characteristics of a family aggregation COVID-19, and to provide scientific basis for prevention and control of family aggregation epidemic. Methods] Field epidemiological methods were used to investigate the cases and close contacts of a family aggregation COVID-19 in Y County, Chenzhou City, Hunan Province. Descriptive statistical analysis was used on epidemiological data . The 2019-nCoV nucleic acid was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative RT-PCR. Results It was found that Ms. Deng was infected with COVID-19 and became the infectious source of the family aggregation epidemic , who had lived in Wuhan Hubei Province. Her boyfriend Mr. Cao became a second-generation case of COVID-19..Another two asymptomatic but infected persons were family members living with Ms.Deng . Conclusion COVID-19 easily spreads within families. The awareness of family members' protection, the education of new coronavirus pneumonia prevention and control in key groups should be strengthened to avoid the occurrence and spread of family aggregation epidemic.
4.Ankle arthroscopy for diagnosis and treatment of Danis-Weber type B ankle fracture associated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis
Qiang HUANG ; Xiangyang XU ; Chonglin YANG ; Xingchen LI ; Yuehuan ZHENG ; Yaoqing ZHU ; Yongxing CAO ; Yangbo XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2018;20(6):482-486
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of ankle arthroscopy in diagnosis and treatment of Danis-Weber type B ankle fracture associated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted of the 35 patients who had been treated at Department of Orthopaedics,Ruijin Hospital North for Danis-Weber type B ankle fracture from February 2014 to December 2016.They were 23 males and 12 females,with an average age of 43.1 years (from 18 to 65 years).Each of them underwent 4 examinations to detect whether injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis was complicated or not:preoperative CT and MRI,C-ann roentgenography and ankle arthroscopy before and after internal fixation of the ankle.The diagnostic rates of the complicated injury by the 4 examinations were compared.The patients complicated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis received surgical repair of the injury using TightRope in addition to internal fixation of the ankle,and injury to the deltoid ligament was repaired simultaneously using 3.5 mm anchor nails in case the injury was concomitant.The repair and stability of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis were observed using ankle arthroscopy again.Results The Cotton and external rotation tests under C-arm roentgenography before surgery and after internal fixation of the ankle demonstrated that 13 cases were complicated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis.Of the other 22 patients who had not been diagnosed with the injury by C-arm roentgenography,6,13 and 11 were diagnosed with the injury respectively by CT,MRI and ankle arthroscopy.The diagnostic rates of Danis-Weber type B ankle fracture associated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis were 37.1% (13/35),54.3% (19/35),74.3% (26/35) and 68.6% (24/35) respectively by C-arm roentgenography,CT,MRI and ankle arthroscopy.In the sensitivity to the injury,MRI > ankle arthroscopy > CT > C-arm roentgenography,with significant differences between them (P < 0.05).The ankle arthroscopy confirmed the repair efficacy in the 24 patients complicated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis and negative results of Cotton and external rotation tests in them.Additionally,ankle arthroscopy revealed 16 cases of injury to the deltoid ligament at the medial ankle.Conclusions Ankle arthroscopy can provide evidence for correct diagnosis and treatment of Type B ankle fracture complicated with injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis,because it allows direct observation of the medial deltoid ligament of the ankle and the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis.It can be also used to assess the stability of the tibiofibular syndesmosis after repair of the injury.
5.Two cases of granular cell tumor of the breast
Yongxing CHI ; Chaoyang XU ; Wei CHEN ; Liming HUANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2019;13(4):351-352
To investigate the clinicopathologic features of granular cell tumor(GCT) of the breast in order to make a diagnosis and give treatment strategy of this disease.Two cases of granular cell tumor (GCT) of the breast were reported,and the clinical presentation,pathological examination and surgical procedure were analyzed.Clinical presentations were atypical,and the tumor was characterized by clear or ill-defined boundary,abundant cytoplasm,full of eosinophilic granular,and infiltrative growth.Immunohistochemical study revealed that tumor cells were positive with S-100,CD68 and vimentin but negative with cytokeratin (CK) and epithelial membrane antigen(EMA).GCT of the breast is rare,most of which is benign tumor that may be misdiagnosed as malignancy.Wide resection is the main curative treatment.The prognosis is good.The understanding of this disease should be strengthened to avoid being operated excessively.Long-term follow-up should be performed.
6.Five patients with 11β-hydroxylase deficiency due to CYP11B1 gene mutation: A case study
Haihua YANG ; Yangshiyu LI ; Qiong CHEN ; Ai HUANG ; Chang SU ; Yongxing CHEN ; Haiyan WEI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(1):34-41
Objective:To investigate the clinical and molecular characteristics of 11β-hydroxylase deficiency(11β-OHD) to improve the understanding of this disorder.Methods:The clinical manifestation, hormone level, imaging examination, characteristics of gene variation and follow-up of five patients with 11β-OHD diagnosed in Henan Children′s Hospital from 2016 to 2021 were carefully reviewed.Results:Among the 5 children, 3 were male and 2 were female, all without positive family history. The age at diagnosis was 1 year 5 months to 7 years(average 3 years and 9 months), and the bone age was 3 years 6 months to 16 years(average 10 years and 3 months). Two cases were misdiagnosed as 21-hydroxylase deficiency(21-OHD) and treated with long-term mineralocorticoids. Three patients presented with hypertension and one patient had testicular adrenal rest tumor. Adrenal CT showed bilateral adrenal hyperplasia in five patients. ACTH, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, testosterone, and androstenedione levels were increased in 5 children, and hypokalemia occurred in 1 patient. One patient carried homozygous novel missense variant, and four patients had compound heterozygous variants. Four patients carried missence mutations, two patients had deletion and one patient harbored a chimeric CYP11B2 exon1-6/CYP11B1 exon7-9. Three novel CYP11B1 mutations, including c. 1385T>C(p.L462P), c.64C>T(p.Q22*)and c. 1354G>A(p.G452R) were identified. The final height of 2 male children were 164.4 cm and 150.2 cm, respectively, and the related hormone levels of the other 3 children were normal.Conclusion:11β-OHD is easily misdiagnosed, leading to severe impairment of final height. CYP11B1 gene variation is complex and diverse, which requires variety of gene detection methods.
7.Phenotypic and molecular characterizations of 46, XY disorders of sex development due to variants of NR5A1 gene
Dongxia FU ; Yongxing CHEN ; Ai HUANG ; Xue WU ; Huizhen WANG ; Haiyan WEI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(8):909-915
Objective:The clinical and molecular genetic characteristics of 46, XY disorders of sex development caused by NR5A1 gene variants in 15 cases were analyzed to improve the understanding of this disease. Methods:The clinical data of children with NR5A1 gene variants diagnosed at the Children′s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from March 2016 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Whole exome sequencing was performed to confirm the candidate sites, and Sanger sequencing was performed for validation. The patients were treated and followed up according to their disease characteristics. Results:At the initial diagnosis, 5 of the 15 cases were raised as females and 10 as males. The gonadal tissue was testis without residual Müllerian or ooticular structure, and all had various degrees of genital abnormalities. The average EMS masculinity score was 4.8 (1~9), including micropenis (100.0%), hypospadia (86.7%), unfused scrotum (46.7%), and abnormal testicular position (60.0%), in which the hypospadias was Ⅱ°~Ⅳ°. There was no skin pigmentation in 5 patients with growth retardation. Chromosomol karyotypes were 46, XY, adrenocorticotropin and cortisol levels were normal, electrolyte levels were normal, HCG stimulation test in 5 cases had normal response, 9 cases had low response. Anti-Müllerian hormone and statin B had decreased abnormally with age. A total of 14 NR5A1 variants were detected in the 15 children, most of which occurred in exon 4, of which 9 variant loci were not included in the HGMD database as of December 2022. Conclusion:The clinical phenotype of 46, XY abnormal sexual development caused by NR5A1 gene variants is extensive, with the external genitals showing varying degrees of insufficient masculinization. Adrenal involvement is rare.
8.Factors affecting phenotypes in the patients with MMACHC gene c. 609G>A homozygous variant cblC type methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinuria
Ruxuan HE ; Ruo MO ; Yao ZHANG ; Ming SHEN ; Lulu KANG ; Zhehui CHEN ; Yi LIU ; Jinqing SONG ; Hongwu ZHANG ; Hongxin YAO ; Yupeng LIU ; Hui DONG ; Ying JIN ; Mengqiu LI ; Jiong QIN ; Hong ZHENG ; Yongxing CHEN ; Haiyan WEI ; Dongxiao LI ; Xiyuan LI ; Rongxiu ZHENG ; Huifeng ZHANG ; Min HUANG ; Chunyan ZHANG ; Yuwu JIANG ; Desheng LIANG ; Yaping TIAN ; Yanling YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2022;39(6):565-570
Objective:To investigate the factors affecting phenotypes in the patients of methylmalonic acidemia combined with homocysteinemia cblC type with MMACHC c. 609G>A homologous variant. Methods:A retrospective study on the clinical manifestations, complications, treatment, and outcome in 164patients of cblC type with MMACHC c. 609G>A homologous variant was conducted.The patients were diagnosed by biochemical and genetic analysisfrom January 1998 to December 2020. Results:Among the 164 patients, 2 cases were prenatally diagnosed and began treatment after birth. They are 3 and 12 years old with normal physical and mental development. Twenty-one cases were diagnosed by newborn screening. Among them, 15 cases had with normal development. They were treated fromthe age of two weeks at the asymptomatic period. Six cases began treatment aged 1 to 3 months after onset. Their development was delayed. One hundred and forty-one cases were clinically diagnosed. Their onset age ranges from a few minutes after birth to 6 years old. 110 cases had early-onset (78.0%). 31 cases had late-onset (22.0%). Five of them died. 24 patients lost to follow-up. Of the 141 clinically diagnosed patients, 130 (92.2%) with psychomotor retardation, 69 (48.9%) with epilepsy, 39 (27.7%) with anemia, 30 (21.3%) had visual impairment, 27 (19.1%) had hydrocephalus, 26 (18.4%) had feeding difficulties, 7 (5.0%) with liver damage, and 5 (3.5%) with metabolic syndrome. The frequency of hydrocephalus and seizures was significantly higher in the early-onset group. The urinary methylmalonic acid increased significantly in the patients with epilepsy. During the long-term follow-up, the level of plasma total homocysteine in the seizure-uncontrolled group was significantly higher than that in the seizure-controlled group, the difference had a statistical significance ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Most of the patients with MMACHC c. 609G>A homozygous variant had early-onset disease, with a high mortality and disability rate. If not treated in time, it will lead to neurological damage, resulting in epilepsy, mental retardation, hydrocephalus, and multiple organ damage. Pre-symptomatic diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible neurological damage. Neonatal screening and prenatal diagnosis are important to improve the outcome of the patients.
9. Clinical value of ankle arthroscopy in type Danis-Weber B ankle fracture with the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury
Qiang HUANG ; Xiangyang XU ; Yongxing CAO ; Chonglin YANG ; Xingchen LI ; Yangbo XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2019;39(11):660-666
Objective:
To investigate clinical value of ankle arthroscopy in diagnosis of type Danis-Weber B ankle fracture with the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury.
Methods:
From August 2014 to January 2018, a total of 52 cases of type Danis-Weber B ankle fractures with an average age of 35.37±11.19 years, including 31 males and 21 females were treated. Each patient underwent preoperative assessment, according to the patient's clinical manifestations and imaging examination before operation. The Cotton test and the external rotation test were conducted in the C arm X-ray to evaluate whether there is the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury. All fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation. Repair was conducted with 3.5 mm wire anchor and nail for triangular ligament injury. The Cotton test and external rotation test were performed under ankle arthroscopy. The injury of the lower tibiofibular syndesmosis was observed and evaluated by cotton test and external rotation test in patients who were found to be associated with lower tibiofibular joint injury. After internal fixation of fracture and repair of tibiofibular syndesmosis injury with TightRope, the repair effects of tibiofibular syndesmosis injury was observed under direct vision of ankle arthroscopy. The VAS score, AOFAS score and Baird-Jackson score was used as an index to observe the pain and ankle function before and after operation for 12 months follow-up.
Results:
Preoperative X-ray showed 19 cases of lower tibiofibular joint injury. Preoperative CT showed 28 cases of lower tibiofibular joint injury. Preoperative MRI showed 39 cases of lower tibiofibular joint injury. A total of 36 cases of joint injury of lower tibiofibular syndesmosis were confirmed under arthroscopy of ankle. After repair of tibiofibular syndesmosis injury with TightRope, complete reduction and stability of inferior tibiofibular syndesmosis were confirmed under ankle arthroscopy. At 12 months after operation, the VAS score decreased from 8.13±1.32 points preoperation to 0.75±0.73 points after operation. The AOFAS and Baird-Jackson scores increased from 26.59±3.35 points, 16.44±3.63 points preoperation to 94.36±3.03 points, 90.29±6.45 points after operation, respectively. There was significant difference before and after operation (
10.Antioxidant and Antiapoptotic Polyphenols from Green Tea Extract Ameliorate CCl-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice.
Jian-Xin DIAO ; Jin-Ying OU ; Huan DAI ; Hai-Ye LI ; Wei HUANG ; He-Yu HUA ; Ting XIE ; Ming WANG ; Yun-Gao YANG
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2020;26(10):736-744
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the phenolic composition, antioxidant properties, and hepatoprotective mechanisms of polyphenols from green tea extract (GTP) in carbon tetrachloride (CCl)-induced acute liver injury mouse model.
METHODS:
High-performance liquid chromatography was used to analyze the chemical composition of the extract. Antioxidant activity of GTP was assessed by O, OH, DPPH, and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay in vitro. Sixty Kunming mice were divided into 6 groups including control, model, low-, medium-, and high-doses GTP (200, 400, 800 mg/kg) and vitamin E (250 mg/kg) groups, 10 in each group. GTP and vitamin E were administered at a level of abovementioned doses twice per day for 7 days prior to exposure to a single injection of CCl. Hepatoprotective effects of GTP were evaluated in a CCl-induced mouse model of acute liver injury, using commercial enzyme linked immunosorbent assay kits, histopathological observation, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTPNick-end labeling (TUNEL) assay and Western blot.
RESULTS:
GTP contained 98.56 µg gallic acid equivalents per milligram extract total polyphenols, including epicatechingallate, epigallocatechin gallate, epicatechin, and epigallocatechin. Compared with the model group, low-, medium-, or high doses GTP significantly decreased serum levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate transaminase (P<0.01). Histopathological observation confirmed that pretreatment of GTP prevented swelling and necrosis in CCl-exposed hepatocytes. Hepatoprotective effects of low-, medium-, and high-dose GTP were associated with eliminating free radicals and improving superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase activity in the liver. Additionally, low-, medium-, and high-dose GTP decreased cell apoptosis in the CCl-exposed liver (P<0.01). Phosphorylated nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB), p53, Bcl-2 associated x protein/B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 gene, cytochrome C, and cleaved caspase-3 levels were downregulated compared with the model group (P<0.01).
CONCLUSION
GTP achieves hepatoprotective effects by improving hepatic antioxidant status and preventing cell apoptosis through caspase-3-dependent signaling pathways.