1.The effects of delayed cord clamping in preterm infants: a meta-analysis
Yiyu CHEN ; Jin ZHOU ; Yuwei HE
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2017;32(2):137-143
Objective To study the short-term effects of delayed cord clamping (DCC) in preterm infants.Method A thorough search was conducted on medical databases including Cochrane Library,PubMed,Ovid,Medline,VIP citation databases,Wanfang database and CNKI.Randomized control trials (RCTs) of DCC in preterm infants were retrieved from medical literature published during January 1,2000 to January 1,2016.DCC group had cord clamping 30 ~60 s after birth,and immediate cord clamping (ICC) group had cord clamping within 30 s after birth.Methodological quality was evaluated using Cochrane Handbook for systematic reviews and RevMan 5.1 software.Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.1 software.Result Seventeen RCTs were included.Meta-analysis showed that:the blood pressure within 4 hours after birth (WMD =2.49,95% CI 0.74 ~ 4.24),the hemoglobin concentration (WMD =15.92,95 % CI 6.37 ~ 25.47) and the hematocrit (WMD =4.84,95 % CI 3.47 ~ 6.22) within 24 hours after birth in the DCC group were higher than the ICC group,P <0.05;the risk of anemia (RR =0.62,95% CI 0.47 ~ 0.81),intraventricular hemorrhage (RR =0.64,95 % CI 0.45 ~ 0.91) and mortality (RR =0.42,95% CI 0.20 ~0.86) in the DCC group were lower than the ICC group,P <0.05;there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in peak of serum bilirubin,phototherapy duration,rate of phototherapy treatment and blood transfusion,the incidence of hyperbilirubinemia and polycythemia (P > 0.05).Conclusion DCC is safe and feasible for premature infants,and can improve the outcome of premature infants.
2.Effect of Tongsaimai Tablet on experimental atherosclerosis in rats
Yuwei YANG ; Chen HU ; Huimin BIAN ; Xiaoming DAI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2010;(3):371-374
AIM:To investigate the effect of TSM tablet on rat' s atherosclerotic model' s endothelial cell and explore the mechanism of it.METHODS:Fifty Wistar rats were randomly assigned into five groups:control group,model group,Simvastatin group,TSM high group,TSM low group.All groups were fed with high fat diet and vitamin D_3 except for control group to set up atherosclerosis model.After 12 weeks we detected circle endothelial cell,angiotensin Ⅱ and electron microscopy morphology of arteries.RESULTS:Level of circulating enthelia cell(CEC)and Ang Ⅱ in model rats were significantly higher.TSM can reduce level of the CEC and Ang Ⅱ.Model group rat' s artery endothelial cells were severely damaged under electron microscopy;rat's artery endothelial cells in TSM group were basically intact and its internal elastic membrane was unbroken on it thickness was even,without significant lesion.CONCLUSION:TSM by reducing the number of CEC,the level of Ang Ⅱ used for experimental atherosclerotic endothelial cell in rats has the protective effect.
3.Effect of long-term glucocorticoid administration on nondepolarizing muscle relaxants-induced neuromuscular blockade in rat diaphragma
Dan CHEN ; Lina HUANG ; Yuwei QIU ; Shitong LI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;33(9):1053-1055
Objective To evaluate the effect of long-term glucocorticoid administration on nondepolarizing muscle relaxants-induced neuromuscular blockade in rat diaphragma in vitro.Methods Forty adult male SpragueDawley rats,aged 8 weeks,weighing 180-220 g,were randomized into 2 groups (n =20 each):control group (group C) and dexamethasone group (group D).In group D,dexamethasone 0.6 mg/kg was injected intraperitoneally once a day for 14 consecutive days,while the equal volume of normal saline was injected instead of dexamethasone in group C.The left phrenic nerve-hemidiaphragm was removed at 24 h after the last injection to evaluate the effect of d-tubocurarine.Different concentrations (0-10 μmol/L) of d-tubocurarine were added.The d-tubocurarine concentration-effect curve was drawn.The half inhibitory concentration and 95 % confidence interval of d-tubocurarine were calculated.Right diaphragma was removed for determination of the expression of embryonic nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChRγ) mRNA and adult nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChRε) mRNA by RTPCR.Results Compared with group C,the concentration-effect curve was shifted to the right,the half inhibitory concentration was significantly increased,and the expression of nAChRγ mRNA and nAChRε mRNA was up-regulated in group D (P < 0.05).Conclusion Long-term glucocorticoid administration can weaken nondepolarizing muscle relaxants-induced neuromuscular blockade in rat diaphragma in vitro,and up-regulation of nAChR mRNA expression may be involved in the mechanism.
4.The study of hemodynamic changes of parotid glands in patients with Sjogren syndrome before and after acid stimulation test
Yongmei TIAN ; Juan ZHANG ; Yuwei CHEN ; Lihua JIA
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2012;35(22):36-38
ObjectiveTo explore the hemodynamic characteristics of parotid glands before and after acid stimulation test in patients with Sjogren syndrome.MethodsTwenty female patients with Sjogren syndrome were enrolled as case group,and 20 healthy women were selected in the same period as control group.The blood flow spectrums of bilateral superficial temporal artery and intra-parotid small artery before and after acid stimulation were detected by color Doppler ultrasonography.Peak systolic velocity (PSV),end-diastolic minimum velocity(EDV) and resistance index( RI ) were obtained and analyzed.ResultsPSV and EDV of intra-parotid small artery in case group were significantly higher than those in control group before acid stimulation test,and RI was obviously lower than that in control group [ ( 16.01 ± 6.18 ) cm/s vs.( 14.00 ± 5.23 ) cm/s,( 5.96 ± 3.00 ) cm/s vs.( 3.54 ± 2.03 ) cm/s,0.64 ± 0.07 vs.0.76 ± 0.06 ] ( P < 0.05 ).In control group,PSV and EDV of superficial temporal artery and intra-parotid small artery increased and RI reduced after acid stimulation test,which had significant differences before and after acid stimulation test (P < 0.05).There was no statistical significance in the hemodynamic indexes of case group before and after acid stimulation test(P> 0.05 ).Conclusions The reactivity of parotid artery to acid stimulation test in patients with Sjogren syndrome reduce,especially the intra-parotid small artery.Color Doppler ultrasonography can contribute to show the hemodynamic changes of the parotid lesions efficiently.
5.Review of important clinical advances in diabetes mellitus in 2015
Yuwei ZHANG ; Wen CHEN ; Xinyue ZHANG ; Nanwei TONG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2016;32(6):461-464
In 2015, American College of Endocrinology ( ACE), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists ( AACE ) , European Association for the Study of Diabetes ( EASD ) , Chinese Society of Endocrinology, American Diabetes Association ( ADA ) , American Association of Diabetes Educators ( AADE ) , Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics(AND), etc. published several guidelines and statements on diabetes and its complications. The selection of hypoglycemic drugs, diabetes self-management education and support, the characteristics of blood pressure and blood lipid, the efficacy and adverse reaction of hypoglycemic drugs were also suggested and recommended. These guidelines and statements will play key roles in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of diabetes mellitus, which is reviewed in this article.
6.Effect of Tongsaimai Tablet on experimental atherosclerosis in rats
Yuwei YANG ; Chen HU ; Huimin BIAN ; Xiaoming DAI
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(03):-
AIM:To investigate the effect of TSM tablet on rat's atherosclerotic model's endothelial cell and explore the mechanism of it.METHODS:Fifty Wistar rats were randomly assigned into five groups:control group,model group,Simvastatin group,TSM high group,TSM low group.All groups were fed with high fat diet and vitamin D3 except for control group to set up atherosclerosis model.After 12 weeks we detected circle endothelial cell,angiotensinⅡ and electron microscopy morphology of arteries.RESULTS:Level of circulating enthelia cell(CEC) and AngⅡin model rats were significantly higher.TSM can reduce level of the CEC and AngⅡ.Model group rat's artery endothelial cells were severely damaged under electron microscopy;rat's artery endothelial cellsin TSM group were basically intact and its internal elastic membrane was unbroken on it thickness was even,without significant lesion.CONCLUSION:TSM by reducing the number of CEC,the level of AngⅡ used for experimental atherosclerotic endothelial cell in rats has the protective effect.
7.Epidemiology and genetic characteristics of EV71 in Fujian Province,China
Wenxiang HE ; Yongjun ZHANG ; Guangmin CHEN ; Ying ZHU ; Wei CHEN ; Yuwei WENG
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(2):136-142
For investigating the epidemiology and genetic characteristics of enterovirus 71 (EV71) in Fujian from 2010 to 2015,we analyzed the surveillance data of EV71 and sequenced VP1 genes of 72 EV71 strains randomly picked from the past 6 years.The overall infection rate was gradually down and one incidence peak (from May to July) was observed each year.Major infectious population were focused on Xiamen,Fuzhou,Nanping and Quanzhou,the ages ranged from one to three years old.Scattered children were the most infected ones.The proportion of EV71 in the severe case was higher than in the HMFD(χ2 =732.064 5,P<0.000 1).EV71 circulated from 2010 to 2015 in Fujian Province was belonged to subgenotype C4a in consistent with vaccine strain (H07).Compared with the VP1 of vaccine strains,the divergence of complete VP1 nucleotide sequence was gradually expanding as time distance increased,but the sequence of amino acid was not found obvious difference.Variations in 4 key immune epitopes of amino acid had not appeared a regular pattern in year and not consistent with the trend of proportion of EV71 in HMFD.As a result,we considered the epidemiology characteristics of EV71 in Fujian was obvious,72 strains still belonged to C4a subgenotype and had no outstanding antigenic drift or mutation.Extensive epidemiology surveillance and genetic characteristic are needed for the application of EV71 vaccine.
8.Comparison of the reliability and validity of two incontinence-associated dermatitis risk assessment instruments in the patients with incontinence
Huimin XU ; Juan WU ; Lihua LU ; Xiaoyan CHEN ; Huifen XU ; Xin CHEN ; Yuwei MAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(19):1446-1449
Objective To compare the reliability and validity of 2 incontinence- associated dermatitis (IAD) risk assessment tools (IAD risk assessment scale and PAT) in patients with incontinence, and to search for the best risk assessment tool. Methods A total of 101 IAD cases were chosen from the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University.Reliability was evaluated by the inter- rater reliability,internal consistency,item sensitivity analysis and retest reliability; validity was evaluated by the structure validity and predictive validity. Results Cronbach α was 0.313 (IAD risk assessment scale) and 0.421(PAT);Cronbach α coefficient was the highest after the items that Change sheets and mats and relevant factors were removed respectively in two tools,which were 0.431, 0.428; The correlation between the total scores were 0.711 (P<0.01)(IAD risk assessment scale)and 0.498 (PAT)(P<0.01);Area under curve were 0.661 (IAD risk assessment scale),0.864 (PAT); the best cut-off value to forecast a poor prognosis was 53.5 (IAD risk assessment scale),6.5 (PAT). Conclusions The reliability and validity of IAD risk assessment scale and PAT are low. The change of sheets and mats and Related influencing factors are needed to be adjusted and revised.
9.Effect of anisodamine on sepsis-induced multiorgan dysfunction syndrome
Chunhua YANG ; Yahan YANG ; Wenfeng XIE ; Donghua ZHENG ; Li CHEN ; Yuwei DIN ; Xuexia CHEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2015;31(11):1041-1044
Objective To investigate the effect of anisodamine on oxygen metabolism and organ function in dogs with sepsis.Methods Twenty beagles were divided into sepsis group (n =8) and anisodamine-treated group (n =12) according to the random number table.The sepsis model was established by cecal ligation and puncture.Changes in thrombomodulin (TM),arterial oxygen partial pressure (PaO2),oxgen uptake rate (ERO2) and lactate were mearsured before and 1,3,8 and 24 h after operation.Wet/dry ratio of lung tissues and incidence of multiorgan dysfunction syndrome (MODS) were detected 24 h after operation.Results Level of TM was increased progressively after operation,which was significantly higher in sepsis group than in anisodamine-treated group at 3,8 and 24 h [(28.7±15.9) vs (19.5 ±10.6)ng/ml,(36.5±20.8) vs (21.9±12.8)ng/ml,(52.6±32.7)vs (31.3 ± 18.4)ng/ml respectively] (P < 0.05).The PaO2 decreased slowly after operation,with the decrease more significant in sepsis group than in anisodamine-treated group at 24 h [(65.6 ± 14.5) vs (83.3 ± 16.3)mmHg] (P <0.05).The ERO2 had a rise-and-fall trend after operation,with the level lower in sepsis group than in anisodamine-treated group at 24 h [(16.7 ± 3.1) % vs (21.7 ± 2.9) %] (P < 0.05).Level of blood lactate increased gradually,with the level higher in sepsis group than in anisodamine-treated group at 24 h [(4.4 ± 1.2) vs (3.1 ± 0.8) mmol/L] (P < 0.05).Wet/dry ratio of lung tissues in sepsis group was (510 ± 80) % versus (370 ± 50) % in anisodamine-treated group at 24 h (P < 0.05).Incidence of MODS in sepsis group was 38% versus 17% in anisodamine-treated group at 24 h (P < 0.05).Conclusion Anisodamine may ameliorate the injury to vascular endothelial cells and oxygen metabolism disorder after sepsis and hence contributes to the reduction of sepsis-induced MODS.
10.The size of thyroid nodules contributing to the diagnostic efficiency of repeat fine needle aspiration cytology
Jianshe CHEN ; Pintong HUANG ; Jieli LUO ; Chao ZHANG ; Tianlin LIANG ; Yuwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2016;25(7):584-588
Objective To evaluate the association of the size of thyroid nodules and the diagnostic value of repeat fine needle aspiration cytology(FNAC) in diagnose of thyroid nodules.Methods One hundred and forty-three thyroid nodules in one hundred and thirty-five patients with repeat FNAC and thyroidectomy were retrospectively analyzed.The nodules were divided into three groups according to the largest diameter(L):GroupA,L<0.5 cm;GroupB,0.5 cm≤L≤1.0cmandGroupC,L>1.0cm.Yield of FNACs were divided into six levels according to the classification criteria of the Bethesda system,and Level Ⅰ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ,Ⅴ were defined as the indefinite cytological diagnosis.Results The diagnostic rate of repeat FNAC was obviously higher in group B compared with group A and group C,with significantly statistical difference (P <0.05).The risk of malignancy for persistently indefinite diagnostic aspirates after repeat FNAC was significantly reduced with statistical difference from the initial indefinite diagnostic aspirates in group B (P <0.05),while there was no statistical difference between group A and group C (P>0.05).The diagnostic accuracy of repeat FNAC in group B was significantly higher than that in group A(P <0.05),but not in group C (P <0.05).Conclusions The repeat FNAC has a higher efficiency in those nodules with a largest diameter between 0.5 cm and 1.0 cm,and a repeat FNAC can be suggested.