1.Effect of the xingding allied piracetam injection on improvement of cognitive function in patients with vascular dementia
Wenwu CHEN ; Ailan TIAN ; Lei ZHAI ; Xiuling ZHAI ; Yongli ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(16):231-233
BACKGROUND: At present, there are many drugs and therapeutic methods for dementia at home and abroad. Both xingding and piracetam are the kind of improver for circulatory obstruction and protector for nerve cells and can slow down the functional decline of brain tissue and provide improvement for cognitive deficit.OBJECTIVE: To observe the improvement of allied application of xingding and piracetam on cognitive function in treatment of vascular dementia.DESIGNS: Case-controlled study based on patients.SETTING: Neurological Department in Affiliated Hospital of Henan University. PARTICIPANTS: Totally 91 cases of vascular dementia hospitalized in Neurological Department of First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University from October 2000 to March 2002, which were randomized into treatment group of 48 cases and the control of 43 cases.INTERVENTIONS: In treatment group, xingding injection of 20 mL and piracetam of 8 g were administrated and 50 g/L glucose injection 250 mL was added respectively for intravenous injection, once daily and 14 days made one session. In the control, piracetam of 8 g was prescribed with 50 g/L glucose injection 250 mL added for intravenous injection, once daily and 14 days made one session. There was no any difference in other medication treatment. One month later after treatment of two groups, he patients were re-examined with mini-mental state examination(MMSE) and Hasegawa dementia scale(HDS) was used to assess the cogitative improvement and neurological defect scale(NDF) was used to analysis the improvement of neurological functional symptoms.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Scores of MMSE, HDS and NDF in two groups. ② Analysis on therapeutic effects.RESULTS: Totally 91 cases entered the analysis on the results. There was no significant difference in MMSE and HDS before treatment in two groups. In treatment group, after treatment, MMSE and HDS scores were (23.26±5.12) and(2.78±3.46) respectively, indicating significant difference(t=4.79, 15.44, P<0.01) compared with the control(19.14 ±3.21)and(15.21±2.29) . NDF score was 13.68±7.83 after treatment and the significant difference was presented compared with the control(17.33 ±8.81) . The total effective rate(total remarkable rate + progression) was 92% in the treatment group and was 56% in the control. By the comparison between two groups, the difference was significant(χ2= 15.48, P<0.01).CONCLUSION: After treatment, MMSE score in treatment group was higher than that in the control and HDS score was lower than that in the control, explaining that xingding allied piracetam significantly improves cogitative function in the treatment of vascular dementia.
2.The role of extracellular signal-regulated kinase signal pathway in the development of chronic morphine tolerance in rats
Meili ZHAI ; Yi CHEN ; Yonghao YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(12):1449-1452
Objective To investigate the role of extracellular signal-regulated kinase(ERK)signal pathway in the spinal cord in the development of chronic morphine tolerance.Methods Thirty healthy male SD rats weighing 300-350 g in which intrathecal(IT)catheters were successfully implanted without complication were randomly divided into 3 groups(n = 10 each): group Ⅰ control(group C);group Ⅱ morphine tolerance(group M)and group Ⅲ morphine tolerance + PD98059(ERK upstream kinase MEK inhibitor)(group P).Morphine tolerance was induced with IT morphine 10 μg twice a day for 7 consecutive days.In group P PD98059 10 μg was injected IT at 30 min before each morphine administration.Tail flick latency(TFL)(the time between the onset of heat stimulus and voluntary tail withdrawal)was measured once a day at 30 min after first IT morphine administration and at 1 day after last IT morphine.Maximum analgesic effect(MPE)was calculated.MPE =(TFL after IT morphine - baseline TFL)/(12 - baseline TFL)× 100%.The animals were sacrificed after last TFL measurement.The L3-5 segment of the spinal cord was isolated for determination of the expression of μ-receptor and phosphorylated ERK 1/2(p-ERK1/2)by Western blot analysis and fluoroimmunoassay.Results Morphine tolerance was induced in group M and M + P.MPE was higher in group P than in group M.The expression of μ-receptor in spinal dorsal horn was significantly lower while the p-ERK1/2 expression was higher in group M than in group C.IT PD98059 significantly up-regulated μ-receptor expression and down-regulated p-ERK expression in group P as compared with group M.Conclusion ERK signal pathway is involved in the development of chronic morphine tolerance in rats.
3.Association of depressive disorder with coronary artery disease in elderly patients
Ying CHEN ; Zhiwen CHANG ; Yanling ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(7):551-554
Objective To explore whether depressive disorder is one of risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in enrolled patients and observe the level of inflammation markers in coronary artery disease patients with depression. Methods In all patients, we recoded clinical information and data from Hamilton Depression Rating Scale for Depression( HRSD)and measured concentration of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα) and hypersensitive C-reaction protein (hsCRP). Results Among 87 patients with coronary artery disease, depressive disorder was diagnosed in 26 patients, the prevalence of depressive disorder was 29. 9%. Among 101 patients without coronary artery disease, 12 patients were suffering from depressive disorder, the prevalence of depressive disorder was 11.90%. The prevalence of depressive disorder in coronary artery disease group was statistically higher than that in non-coronary heart disease group (29.8% vs.11.9%, P<0. 01). The incidence of coronary artery disease was associated with age, hypertension,diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia and depression. Life events and stage of heart function occurred differently between CAD patients with and without depression (P<0. 05). There were no differences in the degree of coronary artery stenosis and the type of treatment (P>0. 05) between the two groups. There were higher concentration of MCP-1 in coronary artery disease patients with depression, but no remarkable difference in hsCRP and TNFa.Conclusions There is high prevalence of depressive disorder, which is one of risk factor for coronary artery disease. The depressive disorder may be associated with inflammation biomarker in patients with coronary artery disease.
4.Role of glucocorticoid receptor in induction of neuronal apoptosis in spinal dorsal horn in chronic morphine tolerant rats
Meili ZHAI ; Yi CHEN ; Yonghao YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2010;30(9):1045-1047
Objective To investigate the role of glucocorticoid receptor (GR) in the induction of neuronal apoptosis in spinal dorsal horn in chronic morphine tolerant rats. Methods Twenty healthy male SD rats weighing 300-350 g in which intrathecal (IT) catheter was successfully implanted without complication were randomized into 4 groups ( n = 5 each): group Ⅰ control ( group C);group Ⅱ morphine ( group M );group Ⅲ morphine +RU38486 (GR antagonist) (group MR) and group Ⅳ morphine + dexamethasone (GR agonist) (group MD).Normal saline 10 μl, morphine 10 μg, morphine 10 μg + RU38486 2 μg and morphine 10μg + dexamethasone 4 μg were injected IT twice a day at 8:00 and 20:00 for6 consecutive days in group C, M, MR and MD respectively. Tail flick latency (TFL) to a thermal nociceptive stimulus was measured every day at 30 min after IT administration in the morning (8:00). Hyperalgesia was considered to be a sign of morphine tolerance. The animals were killed at 7 days after IT drug administration. The L3-5 segment of the spinal cord was isolated for determination of neuronal apoptosis in spinal dorsal horn by TUNEL staining. Apoptotic index was calculated ( the number of apoptotic neurons/the total number of neurons × 100% ). Results TFL was significantly prolonged at day 1 and 3 of IT morphine 10 μg twice a day and returned to baseline at day 5 and 7 indicating morphine tolerance. RU38486 inhibited while dexamethasone enhanced morphine tolerance. IT morphine significantly increased the number of apoptotic neurons in spinal dorsal horn. Morphine-induced neuronal apoptosis was decreased by IT RU38486 and increased by IT dexamethasone. Conclusion Glucocorticoid receptors may be involved in morphine tolerance by inducing neuronal apoptosis in spinal dorsal horn.
5.Negative Physical Self of Female Students from 12 to 22 Year-Old
Hong CHEN ; Xiaoying YANG ; Lihong ZHAI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2002;0(08):-
Objective: To investigate the influence of social comparison and social support on negative physical self of female from adolescents to young adulthood. Methods: 980 female students aged from 12 to 22 completed NPSS-F (negative physical self scale-fatness), MSPSS (multidimensional scale of perceived social support) and PACS (physical appearance comparison scale). Their body mass index (BMI) was also calculated by weight and height of the subjects. Results: High school students had higher score in Fatness dimension than middle school students (13.5?9.3/11.0?9.0,P
6.Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment of Empyema in Children
Zhongfian CHEN ; Bo ZHAI ; Penggao WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(12):-
Objective To explore the surgical diagnosis of pediatric empyema, treatment and surgical operation opportunity. Methods From July 2003 to March 2009, 55 cases were treated , and plcural effusion was punctured in 2 cases. Closed drainage of thoracic cavitythe was done under local anesthesia in rest cases. 21 case fully recovered and 32 cases were taken pleural decortication. One case was taken pleural decortication and thoracoplasty. Results There was no operative mortality. After follow - up of 3 to 24 months, there was no recurrence , no complications such as thoracic deformity. Conclusion Pediatric empyema need timely diagnosis and active conservative treatment. Once fluidify absorbed slowly and there was persistent tendency, operation need to be done as soon as possible. After pleural decortication, we can get satisfied therapeutic effect.
7.Analysis of residual lymph node from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after chemotherapy
Xiaofei ZHAI ; Yafeng CHEN ; Shuye WANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014;23(5):281-283,293
Objective To evaluate hemodynamic status,pathological,imaging and ultrasound changes of residual lymph nodes from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) after chemotherapy and their relationship with clinical treatment after chemotherapy.Methods 50 DLBCL patients undergoing full course of chemotherapy but still bearing residual lymph nodes were examined with ultrasound-guided lymph node biopsy.Some examinations were combined with PET-CT to analyze properties of residual lymph nodes.Results 64 lymph nodes were identified by color Doppler ultrasounda in the 50 DLBCL patients treated with full course of chemotherapy.Among them,53 lymph nodes from 42 patients did not show artery blood flow and HE staining of these lymph node biopsy met the clinical standard for complete remission.For the other 11 lymph nodes from 8 patients,ultrasound examination displayed smrounding blood flow inside.At the same time,PET-CT showed that these lymph nodes had higher SUV values,implying high metabolic state in these tissues,which was in agreement with ultrasonic examination results.However,HE staining of these lymph nodes biopsy demonstrated only residual lesion but no tumor tissue.Conclusions Lymph nodes still exist in DLBCL patients treated with full course of chemotherapy.Ultrasound and PET-CT examination have high accuracy in diagnosing benign and malignant residual lymph nodes in follow-up examination on 4 weeks after chemotherapy showed that lymph nodes are over > 1.5 cm in length and have central or peripheral blood flow.Therefore,PET-CT examination of tumor could be considered as a reference index in characterizing residual tumors after chemotherapy.
8.Perioperative nursing care to 14 patients with bowel endometriosis
Haina ZHAI ; Mengyuan SUN ; Jie CHEN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2017;16(1):60-62
Objective To sum up the measures for nursing 14 patients with bowel endometriosis(BE).Method Toally 14 BE patients hospitalized in our hospital during January 2009 to January 2016 were treated,with nursing care including:preoperative mental care and bowel preparation,and postoperative close observations to the incisions,dieting guidance and observations and treatment of the complications,and corresponding health education.Result The incisions of all the patients were well healed and the bowel function was restored.Conclusion Such nursing measures as preoperative mental care and bowel preparation,and postoperative close observations to the incisions,dieting guidance and observations and treatment of the complications,and corresponding health education.
9.Study on the correlative factors for mental disorder in patients with head injury
Jinxiang ZHANG ; Ailing ZHAI ; Min CHEN
Chinese Journal of Forensic Medicine 1986;0(01):-
Objective To explore the correlative factors of mental disorder in patients with head injury. Methods 255 subjects sustained with head injury and survived from traffic accident in Chengdu were assessed with Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-Ⅳ axis Ⅰ disorders (SCID-I/P) , Personality Disorder Questionaire for CCMD-2-R(PDQC), Structured Clinical Interview for CCMD-2-R(SCICP), WAIS-RC, WMS, brain electric activity mapping (BEAM) after completion of clinical management. Based on the diagnostic criteria of organic mental disorder in CCMD-3, mental disorders in 255 subjects were diagnosed. Results The incidence of mental disorders in the patients with head injury was 72.5% (185/255). Mental disorders in patients with head injury were correlated with educational level, type and severity of the head injury, or injuries involving the left frontal lobe injury, the left temporal lobe or multiple lobes and BEAM abnormality. Conclusion The incidence of mental disorder is high in the patients with head injury. Educational level, type and severity of the head injury, the location of the injured brain, injury involving multiple lobes of the brain may affect morbidity of mental disorders in patients with head injury.
10."A SURVEY OF PATIENTS'UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT OF THE POLICY OF ""LI-CENSEDDOCTORS MULTI-SITE CLINICAL PRACTICE"""
Hechong HUANG ; Lixiang ZHAI ; Peijun CHEN
Modern Hospital 2015;(7):115-117
The policy of“licensed doctors'multi-site clinical practice” aims to provide patients with a better access to quali-ty medical and health resources.Patient's understanding and support indicates the executive condition of the implementation of the pol-icy and it can also promote the implementation of the policy to a certain extant .In this study , the questionnaire survey and statistical tools were used to investigate the differences in their attitudes to the policy .