1.Association study between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolism or carotid intima-media thickness in type 2 diabetic patients
Chunhua JIN ; Nengguang FAN ; Wen ZHANG ; Zhenhua XIA ; Lijuan ZHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(3):281-285
Objective To investigate the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and metabolism or carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in Type 2 diabetic(T2DM). Methods According to the liver B-ultrasonography, a total of 321 T2DM patients were divided into two groups, with or without NAFLD. Metabolic indexes such as BMI, BP, blood glucose, blood lipid, uric acid ( UA ), insulin, C-peptipe,insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR) between the two groups were compared, and the relationships between alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and the above indexes were analyzed. Furthermore,the CIMT of the two groups were compared, and the relationships between NAFLD, ALT and CIMT were investigated by correlation and regression analysis. Results Compared with the group without NAFLD, the patients with NAFLD had higher level of BMI, triglyceride ( TG ), UA, fasting blood glucose ( FBG ), fasting insulin ( FIns ), fasting C peptide (FCP) ,HOMA-IR,and lower level of high density lipoprotein ( HDL-C ) significantly; BMI ( OR = 1.25, P <0. 001 ), TG ( OR = 1.74, P = 0. 008 ) and HOMA-IR ( OR = 2. 33, P = 0.010) were independent risk factors of NAFLD while H DL-C was independent protective factor; ALT was positively correlated with BMI (r = 0. 255, P <0. 001 ) ,TG(r =0. 156,P <0. 018) ,UA(r =0. 239,P <0. 001 ) ,FIns(r =0. 213,P =0. 001) ,FCP(r =0. 199,P <0. 003), HOMA-IR ( r = 0. 247, P < 0. 001 ) and negatively correlated with HDL-C ( r = - 0. 199, P =0. 002) ,and BMI (β =0. 456,P =0. 048) ,UA (β =0. 021 ,P =0. 025) and HOMA-IR(β =3.634 ,P =0. 004)were independent associated facrors. The difference of CIMT between the two groups didn't reach statistical significance, while mutiple regression analysis revealed that ALT was independently associated with CIMT(β =0. 002,P = 0. 013). Conclusion T2DM patients with NAFLD show more serious disorder of metabolism and insulin resistance. ALT is an independent risk factor of CIMT in T2DM patients.
2.Incidence of depression and related factors in rheumatoid arthritis
Zhenhua WEN ; Jingyang LI ; Xiaowen LUO ; Ping SHAO
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2012;16(2):120-123
ObjectiveTo survey the incidence of depression in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explore the related factors.MethodsOne hundred and fifty-nine patients with RA were investigated.All of them were assessed by depression scale and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.A mono-variate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were carried out to determine the factors that best related to the occurrence of depression in RA.ResultsThe overall incidence rate was 39.6%.The regression analysis showed that factors related to the occurrence of depression in RA were HAQ-DI (OR=3.276,95%CI 1.315-7.814,P=0.003),the number of tender joints (OR=2.252,95%CI 1.117-3.362,P=0.029),low-income families (OR=1.629,95%CI 1.215-2.437,P=0.031 ) and serum CRP level (OR=1.528,95%CI 1.112-2.294,P=0.040).ConclusionDepression is common in patients with RA.Patients who havehigh HAQ-DI,CRP and from low-income families with more tender joints tend to develop depression.
3.Analysis of Volatile Components in Wild Strains of Rabdosia rubescens in Jiyuan Area
Gaoshen LI ; Wen LIU ; Wei ZHANG ; Meizhen GUO ; Zhenhua YIN
China Pharmacy 2016;27(12):1664-1667
OBJECTIVE:To analysis the volatile components in wild strains of Rabdosia rubescensin in Jiyuan area. METH-ODS:Headspace solid phase microextraction (HS-SPME) was conducted to extract the volatile components in 43 wild species of R. rubescens,GC-MS was conducted to identify the components,and peak area normalization method was conducted to calculate the relative content of the components. RESULTS:The variety and relative contents of the volatility components in 43 wild species had obvious differences and the ranges of species number and relative content was from 0 to 11 and from 0 to 84.03% respectively. Caryophyllene,caryophyllene oxide,dihydroactinidiolide,phytone and patchouli alcohol were main components which existed in a variety of different strains of volatile components of R. rubescens,and were mainly composed of terpenes,ketones,alcohols and es-ters. In addition,fatty acids such as palmitic acid,oleic acid and linoleic acid were contained in a few individual varieties. CON-CLUSIONS:The internal quality in 43 wild species of R. rubescens has certain differences.
4.Association between disease activity and osteocalcin, β-isomerized C-terminal telopeptides in SAPHO syndrome
Chen LI ; Shuo ZHANG ; Jinhe LIU ; Zhenhua DONG ; Wen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(5):304-307
Objective To investigate the relationship between disease activity and osteocalcin,β-isomerized C-terminal telopeptides (β-CTX) in SAPHO syndrome.Methods We studied 58 cases who were diagnosed as SAPHO syndrome.The following indices used to assess the activity of SAPHO were measured:Bath ankylosing spondylitis Disease activity index (BASDAI),Bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index(BASFI),visual analogue scale (VAS) pain and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),C-reactive protein (CRP),osteocalcin and β-CTX.The SAPHO patients were divided from two groups according to the disease activity.The relationships were analyzed with t-test and Pearson's test.Results The β-CTX of the active group(0.43±0.20) ng/ml was elevated than the stable group (0.23 ±0.09) ng/mL (t=-4.620,P=0.007).And there was no significant difference in the osteocalcin between the active group (2.7±1.0) μg/L and the stable group(2.4±1.0) μg/L (t=-1.169,P=0.820).There was no significant correlation between the serum osteocalcin and ESR or hypersensitive CRP (hs-CRP) (rESR=0.228,PESR=0.088;rhsCRP=-0.085,PhsCRP=0.528).And β-CTX level was related to the VAS (r=0.496,P<0.01),BASDAI (r=0.401,P=0.002) and BASFI (r=0.295,P=0.025).While no significant relationship between the osteocalcin and pain index was observed in our study.Conclusion The positive correlation between serum β-CTX and disease activity indicates significant bone absorption during the bone destroy process in SAPHO syndrome.
5.Method of Radix Scutellariae proccessed with wine and its HPLC fingerprint
Yun YANG ; Weisheng FENG ; Yongju WEN ; Zhenhua ZHU ; Runtao TIAN
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 1992;0(05):-
AIM: To investigate the processing and HPLC fingerprint of Radix Scutellariae processed with wine,and to set up appropriate quanlity control standard. METHODS: chromatographic condition of HPLC-UV fingerprint consisted of Hypersil C_18 column(200 mm?5.0 mm,5 ?m),mixture of methanol,0.4% phosphoric acid and acetonitrile as a mobile phase in a gradient mode.Flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and detection wavelength was set at 277 nm. RESULTS: There were no evident differences among fingerprints of Radix Scutellariae that was normatively processed from the production areas. CONCLUSION: The process is feasible,and can be used to provide a basis for quanlity control of Radix Scutellariae.
6.Experimental Investigation of Correlation Between MSCT Perfusion and Blood Lipid in Steroid-induced Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Yue DONG ; Feng WEN ; Zhenhua WU ; Guoguang FAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(06):-
Objective To explore the correlation between change of blood lipid and MSCT perfusion imaging in steroid-induced femoral head necrosis in adult rabbits.Methods 20 rabbits 1~1.5 years old in age were divided into two group:16 rabbits in experimental group,8 mg/kg Methylprednisolone was injected twice a week;4 rabbits were used as control group.At 2,4,6,8 week after injection,4 rabbits in experimental group and 1 rabbit in contral group were killed respectively.Before killing the rabbits,the blood lipid was examined and MSCT perfusion imaging was done and the correlation between them was analysed.The index of TRIG,CHOL,Perfusion,PEI,TTP,MTT.All femoral heads were undergone pathological investigation.Results Two weeks after injection,blood lipid began increasing,then blood flow of femoral head decreasing obviously with prolongation of injection;PEI and MTT decrease only 4 weeks after injection.There were a negaitive correlation between blood lipid and blood flow of femoral head.Conclusion There were obviously correlation between the level of increasing blood lipid and blood flow decreasing in steroid-induced avascular necrosis of femoral head in rabbit.
7.Intraoperative radiotherapy using low-energy X rays:dosimetric characteristics and potential limitations in clinical application
Bin OUYANG ; Zhenhua XIAO ; Zhenyu WANG ; Botian HUANG ; Bixiu WEN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(8):867-871
Objective To test intraoperative radiotherapy with mobile photon beam using the INTRABEAM system ( Germany) , and to analyze the dosimetric characteristics of low?energy photon beam using X?ray source and spherical applicators and explore its potential limitations in clinical application. Methods A special water phantom, a parallel?plate ionization chamber, and an electrometer were used to measure the depth dose rates and isotropy of dose distribution in x/y plane of X?ray source and different spherical applicators in the INTRABEAM system. Those data were then compared with the system data. Results For the X?ray source, the deviation of observed depth dose rate and isotropy in the x/y plane from the system data were-2.16%± 1. 36% and-1.9%~ 2. 1%, respectively. For applicators with different diameters, the deviation of observed depth dose rate, transfer coefficient, and isotropy in x/y plane from the system data were-10.0%~2. 3%,-8.9%~4. 2%, and-1.6%~2. 6%, respectively. Surface dose rate and dose gradient became larger with the decrease in the diameter of the spherical applicator. The measurement of depth dose rate and isotropy of X?ray source and spherical applicators showed good repeatability. The influencing factors for measurement accuracy included the positioning error of ionization chamber, energy response, noise current, and correction factor f ’ ( R ) . Conclusions This study reveals the dosimetric characteristics of the INTRABEAM system, verifies the accuracy of the system data, and obtains the data for clinical application and routine quality assurance. However, large dose gradient and small therapeutic range may limit its wide clinical application.
8.The characteristics and risk factors of suicidal ideation among persons aged 18 years and older in Xiamen city
Zhenhua LIAO ; Wenqiang WANG ; Lijun DING ; Cheng WEN ; Yuzhen WANG ; Xiuzhuo LI ; Jianqing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2012;21(9):840-843
ObjectiveTo explore the characteristics and risk factors of suicidal ideation among community subjects in Xiamen city and to provide appropriate suicide intervention strategies.MethodsUsing multi-stage stratified cluster sampling,12071 subjects aged 18 years and older were identified in Xiamen City.Their suicidal ideation was recorded with the investigation list made by Beijing Huilongguan Hospital Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center.Psychiatrists determined their diagnosis with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder 4th edition (DSM-Ⅳ).ResultsA total of 10757 subjects completed the survey,the completion was 89.1%.The life-time prevalence of suicidal ideation was 2.48% (95%CI:2.19% ~ 2.77% ),the prevalence was higher in female(3.00% ) than male( 1.88% ) (RR =1.60,95%CI:1.24 ~2.06).Analysis of risk factors by single logistic regression showed that the suicidal ideation of persons were mostly in female,44 years and older group,in rural,not-being married,no medical insurance,poor mental or physical health in last month,being in hospital due to the mental problems,low quality of life,living alone,having blood relatives or acquaintance with suicidal behavior.While the risk factors by muhivariate logistic regression were ranked as follows:having acquaintance with suicidal behavior (OR =3.66,95%CI:2.44 ~5.50),being in hospital because of mental problems (OR =3.30,95%CI:1.08 ~10.09),poor mental health in last month(OR =3.17,95%CI:2.37 ~4.24),any blood relatives having suicidal behavior (OR =2.91,95%CI:1.61 ~ 5.25 ),low of quality of life (OR =2.21,95%CI:1.50 ~ 3.26 ),not-being married (OR =1.73,95%CI:1.28 ~ 2.32),living alone (OR =1.65,95%CI:1.18 ~ 2.32),being female (OR=1.57,95%CI:1.21 ~ 2.05).The prevalence of mental disorders in suicidal ideation was 46.4%.ConclusionThe prevalence of suicidal ideation is significantly higher in female residents than in male.Having acquaintance with suicidal behavior,being in hospital due to the mental problems as well as poor mental health in last month are the main risk factors of suicidal ideation.
9.Welfare economic analysis on appropriate health technology extension in rural areas
Jianmin JIANG ; Jie SHEN ; Xin WEN ; Wei ZHU ; Zaifeng YANG ; Zhenhua LI ; Liang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2010;23(2):82-84,96
According to the basic principle and methods of welfare economics,we analyzed the necessity of appropriate health technology extension,the influence on efficiency and effect of health welfare in rural areas.Meanwhile,by the ideas of welfare economics,we put forward model of technology selection and multi-channel supply mechanism for appropriate health technology extension in rural areas.
10.Relationship between disease activity and Th17/regulatory T cells level in peripheral blood of patients with synovitis acne pustulosis hyperostosis osteitis syndrome
Chen LI ; Shuo ZHANG ; Siya ZHANG ; Hui CHEN ; Wen ZHANG ; Zhenhua DONG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2016;20(12):812-816
Objective To investigate whether the proportions of Th17/Treg balance were impaired in the peripheral blood of patients in different phases of synovitis acne pustulosis hyperostosis osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome.Methods We studied 22 cases diagnosed as SAPHO syndrome and 11 healthy controls.According to the scores of VAS pain,BASDAI and BASFA,the 22 patients were divided into active group and stable group.By means of flow-cytometry,the frequencies of total and different subsets of Th17 and Treg cells in peripheral blood mononuclear cell of different groups of SAPHO syndrome and healthy controls were studied.The values of Th17/Treg balance were analyzed.The relationship was analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis test,Mann-Whitney test and Pearman's test.Results The mean percentage of Th17 cells was markedly higher in the active group [(2.74±0.25)%] than in the stable group [(1.16±0.09)%] (U=0.000,P<0.01) and healthy controls [(1.13±0.11)%] (U=0.000,P<0.01).No differences were found among active group [(2.10±0.20)%],stable group [(2.51±0.20)%] and control group [(2.44±0.22)%] (x2=2.16,P=0.339 4).The ratio of Th17 cells to Treg cells was markedly higher in active group [(1.48±0.25)%] than in the other two groups [(0.47±0.03)%] (U=0.000,P<0.01).We also found the positive correlation of the ratios of Th17/Treg cells with the values of VAS in SAPHO syndrome patients (r=0.752 7,P<0.01).Conclusion The results demonstrate that the development of SAPHO syndrome is closely related to the imbalance of systemic Th17/Treg cells,Increased ratio of Th17/Treg cells may be the main factor that cause disease recurrence,and then,lead to the manifestations of high levels of inflammation and joint pain.