1.The clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of 8 cases of sensory neuronopathies
Ruizhi ZHENG ; Li TIAN ; Zhecheng ZHANG ; Lei CUI ; Lei WANG ; Yanping REN ; Xiaohui SUN ; Ju ZHU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(4):380-386
Objective:To analyze the clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of patients with sensory neuronopathies (SNN), and to evaluate the significance of electrophysiological markers in the diagnosis and assessment of disease progression.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate the clinical manifestations, electrophysiological characteristics, and spinal cord magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of 8 cases diagnosed with SNN at the Third Central Hospital of Tianjin between 2015 and 2023. The neurophysiological examination mainly included limb nerve conduction study (NCS), same core needle electrode electromyography, somatosensory evoked potential (SEP), skin sympathetic reflex (SSR), and contact heat evoked potential (CHEP).Results:Among the 8 cases with SNN, 7 cases exhibited asymmetrical onset and a non-length-dependent pattern. All the 8 cases presented with severe deep sensory ataxia, accompanied by superficial sensory abnormalities and tendon areflexia. Paraneoplastic SNN were the most prevalent etiological subtype (4 cases), all of whom presented peripheral neuropathy as the initial symptom. Among these 4 cases, malignancies were identified in 3 cases and 3 cases presented with anti-Hu antibodies. Among the remaining 4 patients, 2 cases were autoimmune and the other 2 cases were idiopathic. NCS results of the 8 cases revealed decrease or absence of sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) amplitudes, with normal sensory conduction velocities. Six cases showed abnormal SEP, including 2 cases of central damage and 4 cases of peripheral damage, 5 cases had abnormal SSR, and 2 cases exhibited abnormal CHEP. Motor nerve conduction studies were normal in all 8 cases. Six patients underwent spinal MRI, and 4 exhibited abnormal signals in dorsal columns.Conclusions:The hallmark clinical manifestation of SNN is sensory ataxia, characterized by substantial impairment of superficial sensation, typically manifesting in a non-length-dependent distribution. Beyond the widespread and significant reduction in SNAP amplitudes, SNN may also exhibit additional electrophysiological impairments, such as those observed in SEP, SSR and CHEP.SEP combined with spinal cord MRI can improve the detection rate for damages in the central sensory conduction pathway.
2.The clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of 8 cases of sensory neuronopathies
Ruizhi ZHENG ; Li TIAN ; Zhecheng ZHANG ; Lei CUI ; Lei WANG ; Yanping REN ; Xiaohui SUN ; Ju ZHU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(4):380-386
Objective:To analyze the clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of patients with sensory neuronopathies (SNN), and to evaluate the significance of electrophysiological markers in the diagnosis and assessment of disease progression.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate the clinical manifestations, electrophysiological characteristics, and spinal cord magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of 8 cases diagnosed with SNN at the Third Central Hospital of Tianjin between 2015 and 2023. The neurophysiological examination mainly included limb nerve conduction study (NCS), same core needle electrode electromyography, somatosensory evoked potential (SEP), skin sympathetic reflex (SSR), and contact heat evoked potential (CHEP).Results:Among the 8 cases with SNN, 7 cases exhibited asymmetrical onset and a non-length-dependent pattern. All the 8 cases presented with severe deep sensory ataxia, accompanied by superficial sensory abnormalities and tendon areflexia. Paraneoplastic SNN were the most prevalent etiological subtype (4 cases), all of whom presented peripheral neuropathy as the initial symptom. Among these 4 cases, malignancies were identified in 3 cases and 3 cases presented with anti-Hu antibodies. Among the remaining 4 patients, 2 cases were autoimmune and the other 2 cases were idiopathic. NCS results of the 8 cases revealed decrease or absence of sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) amplitudes, with normal sensory conduction velocities. Six cases showed abnormal SEP, including 2 cases of central damage and 4 cases of peripheral damage, 5 cases had abnormal SSR, and 2 cases exhibited abnormal CHEP. Motor nerve conduction studies were normal in all 8 cases. Six patients underwent spinal MRI, and 4 exhibited abnormal signals in dorsal columns.Conclusions:The hallmark clinical manifestation of SNN is sensory ataxia, characterized by substantial impairment of superficial sensation, typically manifesting in a non-length-dependent distribution. Beyond the widespread and significant reduction in SNAP amplitudes, SNN may also exhibit additional electrophysiological impairments, such as those observed in SEP, SSR and CHEP.SEP combined with spinal cord MRI can improve the detection rate for damages in the central sensory conduction pathway.
3.Analysis on Medication Rule of Ruan Yan in the Treatment of Children with Allergic Rhinitis Based on Data Mining
Weizhen XU ; Simin WANG ; Caishan FANG ; Wanning LAN ; Yan RUAN ; Yajie YAN ; Yu MENG ; Ruizhi WANG ; Jinxiang ZHU ; Jiajun ZHANG ; Qindong LIU ; Weiping HE ; Huixian XU
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(6):896-903
Objective To analyze and discuss the medication rule of professor Ruan Yan in the treatment of children with allergic rhinitis by using data mining method,and to provide reference for the clinical research and patented drugs development for the treatment of children with allergic rhinitis.Methods The outpatient medical records of professor Ruan Yan for the treatment of children with allergic rhinitis were collected.Microsoft Excel 2010 software was used for frequency statistics.SPSS Clementine 12.0 software was used for association rule analysis,cluster analysis and factor analysis to obtain the data.The frequency of use of various drugs and the association rules between drugs were obtained.Then the medication rules in professor Ruan Yan's prescription were analyzed.Results A total of 308 Chinese medicine compounds were included,involving 80 kinds of Chinese medicines,among which relieving drugs and qi-invigorating herbs were high-frequently used.The distribution of traditional Chinese medicine syndrome types was mainly characterized by lung-qi deficiency-cold syndrome and lung-spleen qi deficiency syndrome.The medicinal properties were mainly spicy,warm and sweet,and most of them belonged to the lung,spleen and stomach meridians.Five core prescriptions were extracted by factor analysis.Four drug combinations were obtained by systematic cluster analysis.Conclusion Ventilating lung and opening the orifices,expelling wind and removing cold,strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi are basic therapeutic principles for professor Ruan Yan in the treatment of children with allergic rhinitis.The treatment mainly focused on dispelling evil,ventilating lung and opening the orifices,expelling wind and removing cold during the acute stage of allergic rhinitis.In the remission period,according to the principle of"treating disease must be based on its origin",the treatment should enhance children's physical fitness,tonify lung and strengthen spleen,thereby reducing recurrence.
4.Effect of multidisciplinary intervention based on the integrated theory of health behavior change on improving medication adherence in gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients
Sai YANG ; Fengjian ZHANG ; Ruizhi ZHU ; Xiuqin PENG ; Peng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(33):2561-2569
Objective:To identify the effect of multidisciplinary intervention based on integrated theory of health behavior change on improving medication adherence in postoperative gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients,thus providing evidence for improving patients′ outcomes and facilitating the comprehensive patient management.Methods:Employing with a semi-experimental research design, 100 participants diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumor were recruited in the Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January to December 2022 through the convenience sampling method, and were divided into the control group (50 cases) and the intervention group (50 cases) according to the admission time, with the control group adopting the conventional nursing intervention and the intervention group adopting the multidisciplinary intervention based on integrated theory of health behavior change, and the intervention time was 3 months. 8 item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale, MD Anderson Symptom Inventory and medication adherence rate were used to evaluate the intervention effect.Results:A total of 100 patients were recruited, including 30 males and 20 females with the age of (55.78 ± 11.96) years old in the intervention group, and 28 males and 22 females with the age of (57.06 ± 12.16) years old in the control group. The medication adherence rates after the intervention of the intervention group and the control group were 94.0% (47/50) and 76.0% (38/50), respectively, with a statistically significant difference ( χ2=6.35, P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the baseline survey including the medication adherence, belief about medication, perceived social support, somatic symptom experience and distress score between the two groups ( P>0.05). The score of medication adherence, belief about medication, perceived social support, somatic symptom experience and distress at the time of follow-up were (7.17 ± 1.37), (40.14 ± 9.66), (70.58 ± 8.29), (3.24 ± 2.26), (2.98 ± 2.05) points in the intervention group, which were better than those in the control group (6.04 ± 1.35), (33.48 ± 10.34), (65.78 ± 10.78), (4.36 ± 2.72), (4.04 ± 2.42) points, with the statistically significant differences ( t values were -2.37-4.15, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Multidisciplinary intervention based on the integrated theory of health behavior change can help to improve patients′medication adherence, as well as enhance patients′ beliefs about medication and perceived social support levels, and improve patients′ symptom experience and distress levels.
5.Efficacy of joint replacement versus closed reduction and internal fixation in treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures combined with osteoporosis
Ruizhi ZHU ; Qiang QU ; Pengfei CUI ; Dong LIU ; Yongtao ZHANG ; Changyao WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(12):1869-1874
BACKGROUND:Stable intertrochanteric fractures can be treated by closed reduction and internal fixation,but there is no absolute advantage for unstable intertrochanteric fractures with osteoporosis. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of arthroplasty in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly with osteoporosis by comparing the indexes related to closed reduction internal fixation and arthroplasty. METHODS:Clinical data of 102 elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures of the femur treated in Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2017 to January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical method.In the Gamma3 group,62 cases received Gamma3 internal fixation system.In the joint replacement group,40 cases received an artificial femoral head replacement or total hip replacement.Surgical information,hospitalization,hip function,and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There were statistical differences between the Gamma3 group and the joint replacement group in weight-bearing time(P<0.001),hospital stay(P<0.05),intraoperative bleeding(P<0.001),and length of surgery(P<0.001).The mean weight-bearing time and hospital stay were shorter in the joint replacement group than in the Gamma3 group.Intraoperative bleeding and duration of surgery were better in the Gamma3 group than in the joint replacement group.(2)There was no significant difference in Harris hip score,subitem centesimal hip score,and postoperative complications 12 months after surgery in both groups(P=0.526,0.788,0.228).(3)It is indicated that arthroplasty has achieved better outcomes in the treatment of elderly unstable intertrochanteric fractures combined with osteoporosis,enabling early weight bearing and functional exercise.Careful selection of the appropriate patient and prosthesis type for arthroplasty will result in greater patient benefit.
6.Biomimetic design of biomedical scaffolds and their application in tissue engineering
Chen LIANG ; Tonghe ZHU ; Yiyao ZHU ; Ruizhi LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(15):2416-2422
BACKGROUND:Biomimetic design of bioactive materials to restore,maintain or improve the function of tissue based on the understanding of anatomy on the function and structure of biological tissue is a research hotspot in the field of regenerative medicine at present. OBJECTIVE:To discuss the effect of mechanical properties,three-dimensional spatial structure,and biochemical activity of biomedical scaffolds on cell behavior and review the application of biomedical scaffolds in the field of tissue engineering. METHODS:The articles published in CNKI,Wanfang,Web of Science,and PubMed databases from January 2003 to April 2023 were searched by computer.The Chinese search terms were"extracellular matrix,tissue engineering,scaffolds,biomaterials,biomimetic structures,mechanical properties,three-dimensional structures,tendon-bone interface,osteochondral,neural conduits,artificial blood vessels".English search terms were"extracellular matrix,tissue engineering,scaffolds,biomimetic structures,biomaterials,tendon bone interfaces,osteochondral,neural conduits,artificial blood vessels". RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Cells are in a complex and dynamic three-dimensional environment,so the extracellular matrix is the ultimate target of biomaterial simulation.The bionic structure of biomedical scaffolders needs to be similar to the real microenvironment,so that cells can stick to the wall,grow and migrate normally,and maintain their diverse physiological functions.Biomimetic design of extracellular matrix in terms of mechanical properties,three-dimensional spatial structure,and biochemical properties of biomedical scaffolds can play a decisive role in tissue repair,thus affecting the final result of tissue repair.Biomimetic biomedical scaffolds have been widely used in tendon-bone interface,bone cartilage interface,nerve,vascular regeneration,and other fields,providing a promising new idea in clinical practice.
7.Study on the Mechanism of Banxia Xiexin Decoction in Treating Functional Dyspepsia
Defang ZOU ; Renjun GU ; Mingxi ZHU ; Lang REN ; Ruizhi TAO ; Keqin LU ; Aiyun WANG ; Zhiguang SUN
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(9):941-948
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of different functional dyspepsia(FD)modeling methods and explore the thera-peutic effect and potential mechanism of Banxia Xiexin Decoction on FD.METHODS BALB/c mice were randomly divided into the blank group,iodoacetamide group,loperamide group,tail clamp group and vinegar group.After 1 week of intervention,the status of mice in each group was observed and their gastrointestinal motility,hormone levels and pathological changes were detected.A more i-deal FD modeling method was evaluated and determined.After modeling,different doses of Banxia Xiexin Decoction were given to in-tervene,and the changes in the gastrointestinal function of mice were observed.The expression of related proteins was studied by im-munohistochemistry,ELISA,Western Blot and other experimental methods.RESULTS Comparing the four modeling methods,it was found that the mice in the iodoacetamide group,loperamide group,and vinegar group showed weight loss compared to the blank group;the gastric emptying rate and small intestinal propulsion rate of mice in the iodoacetamide group and vinegar group decreased;changes in gastrointestinal hormones were found in the serum of mice in the tail clip group and vinegar group.Finally,the iodoacetamide meth-od was evaluated as the optimal FD modeling method.The administration results showed that Banxia Xiexin Decoction had no signifi-cant effect on the food intake and body weight of FD mice,while medium and high doses could improve the physical condition of FD mice,increase their gastric emptying rate and small intestine propulsion rate.The experimental results of immunohistochemistry,West-ern blotting,and ELISA confirmed that medium and high doses of Banxia Xiexin Decoction can significantly reduce the expression lev-els of TNF-α and IL-6 in the duodenum and serum of FD mice.CONCLUSION The iodoacetamide method is a better FD modeling method.Banxia Xiexin Decoction can improve the condition of FD mice,increase gastrointestinal motility,reduce the secretion of in-flammatory factor,thereby achieving the therapeutic effect of treating FD.
8.Research progress in the application of round spermatid injection technology
Haibo ZHU ; Ruizhi LIU ; Ruixue WANG
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2024;44(4):424-427
Round spermatid is the precursor cell of mature spermatozoon with haploid genetic composition. The round sperm injection (ROSI) technology can fertilize oocytes and develop into fetuses. In 1996 the first human baby was born through ROSI technology, but the subsequent clinical practice alternates between success and failure. Until today, ROSI technology has not been widely applied in clinical practice due to its low efficiency and insufficient research on the safety of the fetus born through ROSI technology. ROSI technology has shown broad application prospects in addressing some non-obstructive azoospermia patients' reproductive biology offspring issues. This article aims to provide a review of the application research progress of ROSI technology to gain a more comprehensive and systematic understanding of ROSI technology and promote its more efficient and safe clinical application.
9.Research progress in the application of round spermatid injection technology
Haibo ZHU ; Ruizhi LIU ; Ruixue WANG
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2024;44(4):424-427
Round spermatid is the precursor cell of mature spermatozoon with haploid genetic composition. The round sperm injection (ROSI) technology can fertilize oocytes and develop into fetuses. In 1996 the first human baby was born through ROSI technology, but the subsequent clinical practice alternates between success and failure. Until today, ROSI technology has not been widely applied in clinical practice due to its low efficiency and insufficient research on the safety of the fetus born through ROSI technology. ROSI technology has shown broad application prospects in addressing some non-obstructive azoospermia patients' reproductive biology offspring issues. This article aims to provide a review of the application research progress of ROSI technology to gain a more comprehensive and systematic understanding of ROSI technology and promote its more efficient and safe clinical application.
10.Bibliometrics and visualized analysis of research hotspots and current status in clinical management of osteoporotic fractures
Ruizhi ZHANG ; Junjie LI ; Peng JIA ; Qiaocheng ZHAI ; Aifei WANG ; Baoshan LIU ; Zihou CAO ; Keyu ZHU ; Youjia XU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(2):130-140
Objective:Based on Web of Science database, this study aimed to explore the current status, research hotspots and development trends of countries regarding clinical management of osteoporotic fractures using bibliometrics and visualized analysis.Methods:We collected literatures in the field of clinical management of osteoporotic fractures included in Web of Science database, and applied bibliometrics to analyze the publication dates, countries, institutions, journals, authors, highly cited literatures and research hotspots. Visualization was drawn by VOSviewer software.Results:Analysis of the 2 508 articles revealed 3 types of data. (1) The analysis of basic information of the literature showed that: ①The country with the largest number of publications was the United States, which published 672 articles, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada, and China ranked fourth; ②The top three authors in the number of publications were Kanis JA, Cooper C and McCloskey EV respectively; ③The institution with the highest number of publications was the University of Sheffield, UK, followed by the University of Southampton, UK and the University of Toronto, Canada. (2) Network visualization of highly cited literatures showed that 118 highly cited literatures were mainly divided into 5 clusters, which were related to osteoporotic fracture diagnosis, treatment, medication adherence, management consensus and strategies of preventing refracture. (3) Temporal overlay visualization of research hotspots showed that early research mainly focused on traditional therapeutic drugs, and current research hotspots were mainly molecular targeted drugs, trabecular bone score and fracture liaison services.Conclusion:This study shows that the research activity of clinical management of osteoporotic fractures is increasing worldwide, and there is still a huge gap between China and Europe or the United States. Current research hotspots and development trends mainly focus on molecular targeted drugs, osteoporotic fracture treatment concepts, emerging fracture risk assessment tools, and fracture prevention and management models.

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