1.Pregnancy outcomes in women with uterine anomalies
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2016;51(7):1042-1045
Objective To investigate pregnancy complications,cesarean delivery and abnormal fetal presentation in women with uterine anomalies.Methods Fifty women diagnosed with uterine malformation and sixty women with normal uterus were retrospectively analyzed .Results The group comprised women with uterine malformation had significantly higher stillbirth or fetal death (P <0.05) and lower rates of the full-term delivery(P <0.05) than that of the control group.The subgroup comprised women with uterine anomalies had significantly higher rates of cesare -an section(P <0.05) and abnormal fetal position(P <0.05) than the control group.The birth weight and length of infant in observation group were significantly lower than those in control group (P <0.05).The rate of placenta abnormalities in uterine anomalies was significantly higher than that in control group (P <0.05).The incidences of premature rupture of membrane,cord entanglement,oligohydramnios,postpartum hemorrhage and neonatal asphyxia in observation group were no significant difference than those in control group .The rate of premature rupture of membrane(PROM) in uterus unicornis was significantly higher than that in other types (P <0.05).Conclusion Compared with women with normal uterus ,the incidences of abnormal fetal position ,the placenta abnormalities,pre-mature delivery,and stillbirth or fetal death in women with congenital uterine anomalies are high .Uterine anomalies are associated with a decrease in the birth weight and length .We should pay more attention to finding the uterine malformation and treatment before pregnancy .Antenatal care should be reinforced in pregnancy women with uterine anomalies.
2.Treatment of cancer-related fatigue
Liming SHENG ; Lizhen ZHANG ; Yunxia ZHU
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(10):787-789
Cancer-related fatigue(CRF) is one of the important symptoms for cancer patients,especially for the long-term survival patients after treatment.Its complexity and interdependency with other symptoms make it difficult to identify the clear underlying mechanisms. No single etiologic model provides a satisfactory explanation of cancer-related fatigue.For mild fatigue,non-pharmacological therapy is recommended.Non-pharmacological therapy combined with pharmacological therapies is recommended for patients with moderate and severe fatigue.
3.Study on Heavy Metal Residues in 100 Chinese Traditional Medicine Materials
Yunxia FENG ; Xu ZHU ; Jiemei ZHANG
China Pharmacist 2014;(10):1696-1697,1704
Objective:To detect heavy metals in 100 Chinese traditional medicine materials to evaluate the heavy metal residue situation. Methods:The ministry of land and resources Wuhan supervision and inspection center of mineral resources was authorized to examine four heavy metals: lead ( Pb ) , cadmium ( Cd ) , arsenic ( As ) and mercury ( Hg ) . Results: The Chinese herbal medicines showed different degree of heavy metal pollution with the over standard rate of 22%, and the over standard rate of Cd, Pb, As and Hg was 19%, 5%, 2% and 1%, respectively. The situation of two over standard heavy metals in single sample from the same batch exis-ted. As for the medicinal parts, roots and rootstock herbs accounted for 50% in the all over standard. As for the regions, east China and central-southern China had the highest over standard. Conclusion: The examined medicines exhibit heavy metal pollution. It is necessary to strengthen the examination and control for harmful chemical elements in Chinese herbal medicines to enhance the quality and guarantee clinical use safety.
4.Assessment on the diagnostic value of anti-carbamoylated antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis
Hong ZHU ; Yunxia LUO ; Yashan YANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2017;21(6):387-391
Objective To evaluate the value of anti-carbamylated protein (CarP) antibody in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods The clinical data and serum of 247 in-patients with joint pain of Department of Rheumatology,General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University admitted during September 1,2015 to June 1,2016 were collected and divided into two groups according to the final diagnosis:RA group (case group) which included 126 patients and the non-RA group which included 121 patients (control group).The concentration of anti-CarP antibody in serum was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).The serum rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibodies were detected at the same time.Mann-Whitney U nonparametric test for statistical analysis,receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was drawn to determine the cut-off value of anti-CarP antibody to RA diagnosis and to analyze its diagnostic efficacy.Results The ROC curve showed that the anti-CarP antibody had a cutoff value of 63.77 U/ml,with the sensitivity of 74.60%,and specificity of 71.07%.Compared with RF and anti-CCP antibody,the area under the ROC curve (A) were:Aanti-cyclic citrullinted peptide(anti-CCP)antibody (0.88)>ARF (0.85)>Anti-CarP antibody (0.78).There was no significant difference between the Aanti-CCP antibodies and ARF as well as ARF and Aanti-CarP antibodies (Z=1.29,P=0.20;Z=1.30,P=0.20),but there was significant difference between Aanti-CCP antibody and A anti Carp antibody (Z=2.28,P=0.02).Conclusion Anti-CarP antibody has certain value in the diagnosis of RA,and can be used as the serological index for RA diagnosis.
5.The event-related potential P300 and cognition in patients with vascular cognitive impairment-no dementia before and after cognitive rehabifitation training
Yunxia LIU ; Qixiu ZHU ; Peiyuan LI ; Qiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2012;34(4):286-290
Objective To observe the changes of cognition and auditory event-related potential P300 on vascular cognitive impairment-no dementia (VCIND) patients before and after cognitive rehabilitation training,then further to explore the application value of P300 in early diagnosis of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI). MethodsA total of 57 patients with VCIND were randomly assigned to the treatment group ( n =30) and the control group ( n =27),and 30 healthy volunteers without cognitive deficits were recruited as normal group.Each patient was examined with auditory-P300 and scored with mini-mental state examination (MMSE) and Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) scale.The measurement indicators were analyzed and evaluated with the factors of education,age and so on. ResultsThe P300 latency in VCIND group was longer,and the amplitude lower than those in normal group before treatment (P<0.05 ),the latency lengthening was more significant than the lowering of the amplitude ( P<0.01 ).The cognitive assessment scale scores of MMSE,MoCA and ADL (Barther index,BI) in VCIND group were lower than those in normal group (P<0.05),while no significant difference was revealed between the VCIND and normal groups with regard to naming and speech( P > 0.05 ).A highly positive correlation between age and P300 latency as well as a significantly negative correlation between years of education and P300 latency were demonstrated( P<0.05 ).After cognitive rehabilitation therapy the P300 latency in VCIND group was shortened,the amplitude increased (P<0.05 ),scores of the items of cognitive scale raised(P<0.05 ) and the change of each indicator was more statistically significant in treatment group(P<0.05). ConclusionP300 could objectively reflect early cognitive dysfunction in VCIND patients.Early cognitive training could effectively promote cognitive function of VCI patients.
6.Clinical analysis of 52 cases with fibromyalgia syndrome
Caixia ZHU ; Shuhong CHI ; Haiying WANG ; Yunxia YU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;(12):832-834
Objective To analyze the clinical features,diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgiav syndrome (FMS).Methods Retrospectively analyzed 52 cases of FMS treated in our hospital between July,2008 to July,2011,and its clinical features,laboratory examination results,treatment and prognosis were analyzed.Results The ratio of female and male patients was 9∶1 in 52 FMS patients.The diagnosis was delayed for four years in average.Pain of FMS was diffuse and tenderness was symmetrical.Fatigue and sleepdisorder were the most common symptoms.There were no specific laboratory tests for this condition.Symptoms of 21 patients (57%) were alleviated among 37 patients who received drug treatment only,and comparatively,the symptoms of 12 patents (80%) were alleviated among 15 patients who received combined drugs and non-drug treatment.Conclusion The incidence of FMS is high and its clinical features vary.Clinician should pay much attention to the disease.Because the study sample size is small,so further study is needed to demonstrate the superiority of the combined therapy.
7.Preliminary study of high frequency ultrasound in sciatic nerve of rat with diabetic neuropathy
Yunxia HUANG ; Jiaan ZHU ; Fang LIU ; Bing HU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2013;22(9):809-812
Objective To evaluate the value of high frequency ultrasound in sciatic nerve of rat with diabetic neuropathy.Methods Fifty male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups:Diabetic animals were induced by intravenous injection of streptozotocin after high fat feed for 1 month,after which rats were grouped as 3-month (n =12) and 5-month (n =20) diabetes.Control group were received the streptozotocin vehicle and were classified as 3-month group (n =8) and 5-month group (n =10).Ultrasounic study of cross sectional area (CSA) and pathologic study including number and area of nerve fiber were performed at 3 and 5 months according to the disigned.Results The CSA,number and area of nerve fiber in 5 month diabetes were significantly reduced than 5-month control group (t =5.121,P < 0.05; t =7.113,P <0.05; t =6.328,P <0.05).The CSA were statistically with the number and area of nerve fiber in 5 month diabetic group (r =0.732,P <0.05 ; r =0.715,P <0.05).However,the CSA had no significant correlation with the number and area of nerve fiber between 3-month diabetes and control group (P >0.05).Conclusions The CSA of sciatic nerve can evaluate the diabetic neuropathy of rat,which might be regarded as a potential index in diagnose of diabetic neuropathy.
8.Cognition is correlated with auditory event-related potential P300 after traumatic brain injury
Minghua ZHONG ; Peiyuan LI ; Qixiu ZHU ; Yunxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014;36(3):171-174
Objective To investigate any correlation between cognition and auditory event-related potential (ERP) after traumatic brain injury (TBI),and to explore the diagnostic value of the P300 ERP for TBI patients.Methods Thirty TBI patients and 28 healthy subjects were recruited.Their P300 auditory event-related potentials were measured and the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) was administered.Results The TBI patients' total MoCA scores and their scores on most of the sub-item components were significantly lower than those of the control subjects,though their naming and speech showed no significant difference.The TBI patients had abnormal P300 responses.Their N1,P2,N2 and P3 latencies were significantly longer and their P2 and P3 amplitudes were significantly lower than those of the control group.Stepwise regression and multivariate analysis showed that the P300 latency was significantly associated with delayed memory,impaired visual spatial executive functioning and total MoCA score.Conclusion P300 can be used as a quantitative electrophysiological index for detecting cognitive impairment in patients with TBI.
9.THE ANTI-HYPERGLYCEMIC ACTIVITY OF POLYSACCHARIDES FROM TREMELLA AURANTIALBA MYCELIUM
Wen ZHANG ; Weijing QU ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Yunxia DENG ; Shudi ZHU
Acta Nutrimenta Sinica 1956;0(04):-
Objective: To study the hypoglycemic activity of polysaccharides from Tremella aurantialba mycelium (TMP). Methods: The anti-hyperglycemic effect of TMP was investigated in normal mice and diabetic rats induced by alloxan in comparison with phenformin and acarbose. Results: TMP not only decreased serum glucose level in normal mice, but also in diabetic rats. After i.g.TMP to hyperglycemic rats for 1w, the glucose and TG in serum were decreased obviously , but serum TC did not change remarkably. After i.g. 100 mg/(kg ?d) TMP to hyperglycemic rats for 23 d, liver glycogen and BLA did not change significantly, but serum glucose was reduced obviously compared with the control . Conclusion: TMP has obvious hypoglycemic activity and can reduce hyperlipemic complications.
10.Efficacy of preemptive analgesia with ultrasound-guided modified dorsal penile nerve block combined ketorolac tromethamine for circumcision in pediatric patients
Qi YIN ; Jingyun ZHANG ; Dingrong TANG ; Guangming ZHU ; Yunxia FAN
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2017;33(8):776-779
Objective To investigate the efficacy of preemptive analgesiawith ultrasound-guided modified dorsal penile nerve block combined ketorolac tromethamine for circumcision in pediatric patients.Methods Forty-five pediatric patients with ASA grade Ⅰ undergoing elective circumcision were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=15 each).The same intravenous compound anesthesia was used in the three groups.The pediatric patients underwent ultrasound-guided modified dorsal penile nerve block with a mixture of 0.1 ml/kg of 0.2% ropivacaine and 0.8% lidocaine before operation in group A and group B.The pediatric patients were given ketorolac tromethamine 1 mg/kg intramuscular injection before operation in group A and group C.The total consumption of propfol and sufentanil, occurrence of intraoperative body movement and respiratory depression, emergence time, time from waking up to going out of PACU and adverse reactions such as postoperative agitation, nausea, vomiting and pruritus were aslo recorded.The requirement for postoperative paracetamol suppositories was recorded.Results Compared with group C, the total consumption of propfol and sufentanil were significantly decreased, incidence of body movement andrespiratory depression were significantly decreased, the emergence time and time from waking up to going out of PACU was significantly shortened, requirement for paracetamol suppositories were significantly decreased in group A and group B(P<0.05).Compared with group B, incidence of requirement for paracetamol suppositories was significantly decreased in group A (P<0.05).No pediatric patients developed postoperative nausea, vomiting, pruritus and incidence of emergence agitation had no statistical difference in the three groups.Conclusion Preemptive analgesia with ultrasound-guided modified dorsal penile nerve block combined ketorolac tromethamine is safe and effective when used for circumcision in pediatric patients, and it has good efficacy of postoperative analgesia.