1.Comparison of myopia prevalence among normal, exophoria and intermittent exotropia children
Nixian YU ; Fang XIE ; Wei ZHANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(5):438-441
Objective To discuss the difference of myopia prevalence and spherical equivalent among normal,exophoria and intermittent exotropia children.Methods The children aged between 6 years old to14 years old were divided into 3 groups of orthophoria (n =151),exophoria (n =180) and intermittent exotropia (n =168) based on the result of cover-uncover test.Intermittent exotropia group was divided into three types of basic,convergence insufficiency and divergence excess.Diopter values were retrospectively reviewed,and results were recorded with the average data after the objective optometry of cycloplegia.Results Myopia prevalence of intermittent exotropia of different ages was higher than normal and exophoria (all P < 0.05),but no difference between exophoria and normal (all P > 0.05).There were statistical significant differences in overall prevalence among three groups (intermittent exotropia and orthophoria:P =0.000,intermittent exotropia and exophoria:P =0.000,orthophoria and exophoria:P =0.034).Average spherical equivalent was (0.08 ± 0.99) D in orthophoric group,(-0.16 ± 1.16)D in exophoric group and (-1.23 ± 1.57)D in intermittent exotropic group,there was statistical difference among three groups (P =0.000).The differences were also statistical significant between orthophoria group and exophoria group (P =0.015),intermittent exotropia group and orthophoria group (P =0.000),exophoria group and intermittent exotropia group (P =0.000).In the group of intermittent exotropia,average spherical equivalent was (-1.68 ± 1.61) D in convergence insufficient group,(-1.14 ± 1.44) D in basic group and (-0.85 ± 1.50) D in divergence excessive group,there was statistical difference among three groups (P =0.000).The spherical equivalent in convergence insufficient group was lower than the basic group (P =0.000)and divergence excessive group (P =0.041).Conclusion The myopia prevalence and degree of intermittent exotropia are all higher than normal and exophoria in children.
2.Effect of saikosaponin on GABA of hippocampus of chronic kindling induced by pentylenetetrazol in rats
Wei XIE ; Yong BAO ; Lijian YU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 1982;0(01):-
Objective To study the effect of active ingredients(saikosaponin) of bupleurum chinensis D C.on GABA of hippocampus of chronic kindling induced by pentylenetetrazol(PTZ) in rats.Methods Forty-eight healthy Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups with eight in each group: normal control(Group A), normal saline(NS) group(Group B),sodium valproate(VPA) group(Group C),group of large-dose saikosaponin(Group D),group of medium-dose saikosaponin(Group E),and group of small-dose saikosaponin(Group F).Except Group A to be controlled,the other groups were given different treatments when chronically kindled by PTZ.The process of the test lasted for 4 weeks.After 4 weeks' administration the brain tissues were sampled,sliced and stained by enzyme immunohistochemistry(EIH).The results were analyzed according to the positive cell population and gray value.Results The positive cell population of CA1,CA2 and DG in group B was significantly different from that in the other groups(P
3.Retrospective study on the treatment of severe asthma
Wei LONG ; Gang LU ; Juan XIE ; Wei LU ; Yu ZHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(7):700-701
Objective To evaluate the effect for the treatment of severe asthma. Methods The data of 47 patients with severe asthma who were admitted to emergency department were retrospectively anayzed. Results Of total 47 patients ,45 were rescued, with the survival rate of 95.7%. Arterial blood gas was improved after treatment (P < 0.01). Conclusion Appropriate commencement, mode, strategy, and early weaning of mechanical ventilation, combined with the administration of bronchodilators and eorticosteroids are the important way to rescue patients with severe asthma.
5.Masquelet technique to treat post-traumatic osteomyelitis of long bones
Jingshu FU ; Shengpeng YU ; Xiaohua WANG ; Wei LI ; Zhao XIE
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(2):176-179
Long bone osteomyelitis often results from serious open fractures or some closed fractures.Its treatment is a clinical difficultly in orthopaedics.Masquelet is a new strategy for bone reconstruction,validated by surgeons in their treatment of acute bone loss,bone tumor and bone infection.It is carried out in 2 stages.At the first stage,infection was eliminated by radical debridement and placement of antibiotic bone cement into the defect,which induces a pseudomembrane to facilitate the growth of bone graft.At the second stage,reconstruction of the bone defect is performed by bone grafting in the membrance after removal of the bone cement.The unique characteristics of this technique arouse more and more attention recently.Therefore,we would like to present a review about this Masquelet technique dealing with post-traumatic osteomyelitis of long bones.
6.Clinical Observation of the Reduction of Anthracycline-induced Cardiotoxicity in Patients with Breast Cancer by Dexrazoxane Combined with Shenmai Injection
Wei YU ; Zengqing GUO ; Ruixiang XIE ; Fang FAN
China Pharmacy 2015;(32):4562-4564
OBJECTIVE:To observe therapeutic efficacy and safety of dexrazoxane combined with Shenmai injection in the treatment of anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity in patients with breast cancer. METHODS:120 female breast cancer patients were randomly divided into group A,B,C and D with 30 cases in each group. Group A was given CAF chemotherapy plan(cyclophos-phamide 75 mg/m2+fluorouracil 500 mg/m2 + doxorubicin 60 mg/m2),ivgtt;group B was additionally given Shenmai injection 50 ml,qd,ivgtt,on the basis of CAF plan;group C was additionally given rapid intravenous of dexrazoxane 60 mg/m2 30 min before chemotherapy,on the basis of CAF;group D was additionally given constant dose of dexrazoxane combine with Shenmai injection on the basis of CAF plan. A treatment course lasted for 3 weeks,they were given 4 courses in total. The change of ECG,LVEF, cTnT and BNP and the incidence of bone marrow suppression were observed before and after chemotherapy. RESULTS:After treat-ment,the rate of abnormal ECG,LVEF value,cTnT value and BNP value of groups B,C and D were all decreased significant-ly,with statistical significance(P<0.05). Compared with group D,above index of groups B and C were decreased significantly, with statistical significance(P<0.05). The incidence of bone marrow suppression was in ascending order,group D
7.Clinical features of 70 cases of psoriatic arthritis
Wei ZHAO ; Qian YU ; Yangfeng DING ; Shaoqiong XIE ; Yuling SHI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2016;49(9):607-611
Objective To investigate the prevalence of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in patients with psoriasis and its clinical features.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients diagnosed with psoriasis from January 2014 to January 2015.Through a questionnaire survey,the diagnosis of PsA was confirmed according to the Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) in patients with suspected PsA.Clinical data were collected from patients with newly and previously diagnosed PsA.Statistical analysis was carried out by t test for two-group comparisons,one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) for multi-group comparisons,and chi-square test for comparisons of rates.All the statistical tests were two-sided.Results Totally,1 062 outpatients with psoriasis were enrolled into this study,and 125 were suspected to have PsA.According to the CASPAR,70 (6.59%) patients were finally diagnosed with PsA,with the ratio of male to female being 2.1 ∶ 1,and 45 of them (64.29%) were newly diagnosed.Psoriasis vulgaris lesions were observed in 50 (71.43%) patients with PsA,and were the most common type of skin lesions in patients with PsA.There were 5 clinical types of PsA in these patients,including asymmetrical oligoarthritis (23 cases,32.86%),symmetric polyarthritis (19 cases,27.14%),distal interphalangeal predominant arthritis (10 cases,14.29%),vertebral or sacroiliac arthropathy (7 cases,10.00%),and arthritis mutilans (11 cases,15.71%),with some overlap among these clinical types.As relatively distinctive manifestations of PsA,dactylitis and enthesitis were observed in 14 (20.00%) and 8 cases (11.43%) respectively.In addition,43 (61.43%) cases had nail involvements.Conclusion To master clinical features of PsA and to diagnose it early are of great significance for long-term prognosis of PsA patients.
8.Study of Simulation Application of Simulink Pharmacokinetic Compartment Model
Wei CHEN ; Yu WANG ; Xiaofei FEI ; Langui XIE ; Guohui LI
China Pharmacist 2015;(5):736-740
Objective:To dynamically describe the drug concentration change in different time in vivo to understand the in vivo be-havior patterns and rules of drugs, provide reference for performing individual treatment and avoiding adverse drug reactions and lay foundation for dynamic description of physiological pharmacokinetic model. Methods:A two-compartment model was established using Simulink dynamic simulation and used in curve fitting and parameter estimation. The results from the model were compared with those from 3P97 software. Results:There was no significant difference between the results from the dynamic model and those from 3P97 soft-ware. Conclusion:The dynamic model can be used to dynamically simulate two-compartment model for oral administration. The re-sults from the dynamic simulation are more direct, and can correct the fitting error in 3P97 software.
9.Effect of dexmedetomidine on activity of GSK-3β during propofol-induced apoptosis in hippocampal nerve cells of newborn rats
Yu ZHONG ; Yi WEI ; Lifang ZHOU ; Yubo XIE
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2017;37(6):670-673
Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on the activity of glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) during propofol-induced apoptosis in hippocampal nerve cells of newborn rats.Methods Sixty male 7-day-old Sprague-Dawley rats,weighing 10-15 g,were divided into 6 groups (n=10 each) using a random number table:normal saline group (group NS),fat emulsion group (group F),propofol group (group P) and different doses of dexmedetomindine groups (group D25,group D50 and group D75).Normal saline and fat emulsion 100 μl were injected intraperitoneally in group NS and group F,respectively.In group P,propofol 50 mg/kg was intraperitoneally injected,and an increment of propofol 50 mg/kg was added after righting reflex completely recovered,with the total amount of 100 mg/kg.In group D25,group D50 and group D75,dexmedetomidine 25,50 and 75 μg/kg were intraperitoneally injected,respectively,and 30 min later propofol 100 mg/kg was administered.At 2 h after emergence,the rats were sacrificed,their brains were removed for determination of apoptosis in hippocampal nerve cells (by TUNEL),and the hippocampi were isolated for detection of the expression of GSK-3β and phosphorylated GSK-3β (p-GSK-3β) by Western blot analysis.The apoptosis index (AI) and ratio of p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β were calculated.Results Compared with group NS,AI was significantly increased,the expression of p-GSK-3β was down-regulated,and the p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β ratio was decreased in P,D25,D50 and D75 groups (P<0.05).Compared with group P,AI was significantly decreased,the expression of p-GSK-3β was up-regulated,and the p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β ratio was increased in D25,D50 and D75 groups (P<0.05).Compared with group D25,AI was significantly decreased (P<0.05),and no significant change was found in the expression of p-GSK-3β or ratio of p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β in D50 and D75 groups (P>0.05).Compared with group D50,AI was significantly decreased (P<0.05),and no significant change was found in the expression of p-GSK-3β or ratio of p-GSK-3β/GSK-3β in group D75 (P>0.05).Conclusion The mechanism by which dexmedetomidine attenuates propofol-induced apoptosis in hippocampal nerve cells may be related to inhibition of GSK-3β activity in newborn rats.
10.Cytokine Imbalance and Its Function in Morbidity of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease in Children
yu, YANG ; li-ling, XIE ; jiang-wei, KE ; li, YANG
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2006;0(20):-
Objective To explore the changes of cytokine levels and their roles in morbidity of autoimmune thyroid disease(AITD) in children.Methods The serum concentrations of interleukin-4(IL-4),interleukin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-?(TNF-?),interferon-? (IFN-?) were determined with enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) among 30 patients with Graves′ disease (GD) and 20 patients with Hashimotos thyroiditis(HT) and 30 children without AITD subjects.Results The serum levels of IL-4 and IL-6 in patients with GD were higher than those of subjects (Pa