1.Clinical advances in hyper-reflective bands of outer retina in spectral-domain OCT image
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2016;34(6):571-576
With the widespread use of high-resolution spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT) in clinical practice,one of the greatest progresses to the ophthalmologists is more dctailed image analyses of outer retina in the macular region.There are four clear hyper-reflective bands of outer retina in the SD-OCT images,instead of three bands in the time-domain OCT (TD-OCT),the bands from inner to external are external limiting membrane (ELM),inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) junction,cone outer segment tips (COST),and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE),respectively.From a perspective of corresponding retinal histological structure,all of the three bands of ELM,(IS/OS) and COST are within the photoreceptor cells.Therefore,the integrity of the three bands correlates well with the status and function of photoreceptor cells.It is one of the hot topics to study the status and function,as well as injury and repair of the photoreceptor cells using SD-OCT.This article reviewed the relevant clinical studies about the three bands of ELM,IS/OS and COST,including macular hole (MH),idiopathic epiretinal membrane (IERM),rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
2.Quality of life among HIV-infected college students among men who have sex with men
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(4):291-294
Objective:
To investigate the quality of life and its influencing factors among HIV-infected college students among men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide the evidence for improving the quality of life among HIV-infected MSM college students.
Methods
HIV-infected MSM college students were sampled from those with follow-up management by Shaanxi, Chongqing and Guangdong Centers for Disease Control and Prevention using a convenience sampling method, and participants' demographics, AIDS-related knowledge, attitude and practice were collected using questionnaire surveys. The scores for physical, psychological, social and environmental domains, and the overall quality of life were measured using the Chinese version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF), and their influencing factors were identified using a multivariable linear regression model.
3.The diagnostic value of CEA,CK19-2G2 and EB-VCA-Ig combined detection for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(10):1258-1260
Objective To study the clinical diagnostic value of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) ,cytokeratin(CK)19-2G2 and EB virus capsid antigen Ig (EB-VCA-Ig) combined detection for nasopharyngeal carcinoma .Methods Serum CEA ,CK19-2G2 and EB-VCA-Ig of 82 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (malignant group) ,65 patients with benign nasopharyngeal diseases (benign group) and 58 healthy people(control group) were detected .Chemiluminescence was employed to detect CEA and CK19-2G2 ,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to assay EB-VCA-Ig .Results Serum CK19-2G2 and EB-VCA-Ig concen-trations of patients in malignant group were higher than those in the benign group and control group ,respectively (P<0 .05) .The sensitivity and specificity of individual CK 19-2G2 detection for nasopharyngeal carcinoma were 48 .78% ,and 83 .74% ,respectively , those of CEA and EB-VCA-Ig combined detection were 53 .44% and 86 .99% ,respectively ,and those of three indicators combined detection were 71 .95% and 80 .49% ,respectively .Three indicators combined detection significantly increased the positive detection rates in patients with early and advanced stages .Conclusion CEA ,CK19-2G2 and EB-VCA-Ig combined detection possesses impor-tant value for nasopharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis .
4.Relationship between tumor necrosis factor-related protein 9 and coronary heart disease
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2016;35(5):478-481
Objective To investigate the relationship between Clq/tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related protein 9 (CTRP9)and coronary heart disease.Methods A total of 232 patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease(CHD)by coronary angiography at our hospital were selected as the CHD group,and 90 cases with normal coronary angiography served as the control group.The double antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to determine serum CTRP9 levels.Results Serum CTRP9 levels were lower in the CHD patients than in the controls [(116.9±19.5)ng/ml vs.(142.3±17.9)ng/ml,t=-5.404,P=0.000].SerumCTRP91evelswere negatively correlated with body mass index,fasting plasma insulin,fasting blood glucose,insulin resistanceindex(IRI),triglyceride and TNF-α(r=-0.230,-0.225,-0.267,-0.235,-0.230and-0.222,P=0.017,0.011,0.002,0.010,0.011 and 0.022).Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that uric acid,IRI,CTRP9,and TNF-α were independent influencing factors for CHD,of which CTRP9 was a protective factor for CHD occurrence(OR = 0.907,95%C1:0.854~0.963,P= 0.001).Conclusions Decreased serum levels of CTRP9 are associated with coronary heart disease,indicating that CTRP9 may play a protective role in coronary heart disease occurrence.
5.Assessment of resectability of pancreatic cancer with multiphasic contrast-enhanced 3.0T MRI before surgery
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(1):66-68,78
Objective To study the value of multiphasic contrast-enhanced 3.0T MRI in the preoperative assessment of resectability in pancreatic cancer.Methods 38 patients with pancreatic cancer proved by operation and pathology were performed with multiphasic contrast-enhanced imaging at 3.0T MRI.The resectability of lesions was judged according to the status of vascular and adjacent organ involvement,lymphadenopathy and distant metastases on MRI images,which were compared with the results of operation.Results Of 38 pancreatic cancer,32 lesions located in the head,4 tumors in the body and 2 lesions in the tail of pancreas.MRI predicted that 1 9 tumors were resectable in which 1 7 lesions were successful resection,the accuracy of the positive predictive value for resectability was 89.5%.19 lesions were predicted to be unresectable by MRI,which were verified by surgery,the positive predictive value for un-resectability was 100%.The primary causes of unresectability contained peripancreatic main vessels involvement,liver metastasis, lymphadenopathy and peritoneal metastasis.Conclusion MRI multiphasic contrast-enhanced imaging has important value in preoper-ative resectability assessment of pancreatic cancer,which provides an useful reference for clinic to select appropriate treatment options.
6.Effects of Working Memory Training on Brain Functional Activition for Stroke Patients
Zhengwei CHEN ; Pu ZHANG ; Xiaoping YUN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2015;21(8):929-933
Objective To explore the effects of computerized working memory training on working memory and brain functional activition for stroke paitents. Methods 3 stroke patients voluntarily joined in the study, 10 healthy adults were recruited as control group. The patients received computerized working memory training for 4 weeks. Cognitive psychological tests (the n-back task, Stroop task and Raven`s Advanced Progressive Matrices task) and neuroimaging test (task- state functional magnetic resonance imaging) were administered before and after treatment. Results Working memory training significantly improved the working memory, fluid intelligence and attention for each trained patient (P<0.001), and could renovate the abnormal functional activity model and reorganize the functional brain network. Conclusion Computerized working memory could be used as an effective cognitive rehabilitation intervention for stroke patients.
7.Efficacy of Different Gait Training on Walking for Chronic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Analysis
Jian-min LI ; Zhengwei HAO ; Yaning ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(2):183-188
Objective To review the efficacy of different rehabilitation training on walking locomotion for chronic incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) by Meta-analysis. Methods PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang Database, and Google academic search were applied to search for clinical trials on chronic incomplete spinal cord injury to review the efficacy of gait training. Meta-analysis was to assess the clinical trials by Rev-Man 4.2. Results Gait training improved the walking speed for chronic incomplete spinal cord injury. The efficacy of partial body weight support treadmill training combined with functional electrical stimulation was confirmed. The efficacy of artificial aided training and robot-aided training remained uncertain. Conclusion Gait training was effective to improve walking ability for chronic incomplete spinal cord injury, but the evidence was insufficient.
8.Temporary Revascularization of Limb Replantation
Zhengwei LI ; Qingzhong SUN ; Gang SUN ;
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2002;0(03):-
Objective To study the feasibility of adopting temporary revascularization during the course of limb replantation in order to shorten ischemia time and accelerate functional restoration of the severed limb. Methods Temporary revascularization was firstly established with various kinds of canals before the routine replantation was conducted. A statistical comparison of objective indexes was carried out between the revascularization method and the routine method. Results The method of adopting temporary revascularization during the course of limb replantation resulted in more satisfactory clinic effects than the routine method. Conclusion Temporary revascularization during the course of limb replantation plays an important role in accelerating functional restoration of the severed limb, and therefore is practically recommendable in clinics.
9.Gait training after stroke using the Lokomat rehabilitation robot
Yaning ZHAO ; Zhengwei HAO ; Jianmin LI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;35(8):626-629
Objective To investigate the effect of Lokomat gait training rehabilitation robot on joint motion and lower limb function in hemiplegic patients after stroke.Methods Forty hemiplegic patients after stroke were randomized equally into a robotic group and a control group (20 cases in each group).The robotic group received robotic rehabilitation therapy in addition to routine rehabilitation training,while the control group was only given instructions for routine rehabilitation training.All the patients were assessed at the beginning of the training and at the end of 4,8 and 10 weeks of treatment.The Fugl-Meyer Assessment of lower extremities (FMA),range of motion (ROM) in hip and knee,force and tone of bilateral hip/knee flexors and extensors were used to evaluate stepping function before training,and after 4,8 and 10 weeks of treatment.Results There was no significant difference between the 2 groups with regard to FMA scores,the ROM in hip and knee,as well as force and tone of bilateral hip/ knee flexors and extensors (P > 0.05).After treatment,the robotic group was significantly improved with all the evaluation indexes when compared to its baseline values (P < 0.05).It was also shown that the robotic group improved to a significantly greater extent than the control group (P < 0.05).Pearson's correlation analysis demonstrated a positive relationship between the ROM of knee or hip and lower limb function (P < 0.05).Conclusions The Lokomat gait training rehabilitation robot can improve the lower extremities functions,as indicated by increase of ROM and muscle strength as well as decrease in muscle spasticity in hemiplegic patients after stroke.
10.Analysis on the results of sputum culture from 147 smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases after treatment for 2 months
Zhenbao HU ; Yunlei WANG ; Zhengwei LIU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2012;19(11):1601-1602
Objective To analyze the results of sputum culture from smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases after treatment for 2 months.Methods Sputum specimens from newly diagnosed 147 smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis cases after treatment for 2 months were fast cultured by BacT/ALERT 3D.Poeitive cultures were further detected by HAIN test in Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and prevention and compared with L-J meditun.Results Mycobacteria were found in 45 specimens by Bact/ALERT 3D in contrast to 22 by Lonswtein-Jenson method.The median time was 19.3 days for the whole Bact/ALERT 3D test while the whole procedure would cost 3 months for traditional L-J test.Conclusion Results from sputum smear could not reflect tuberculosis progress properly while BacT/ALERT 3D fast culture would help to find drug resistant patients promptly and accurately.