1.Pathways Involved in Treatment of Endometriosis with Chinese Medicines: A Review
Weisen FAN ; Jiao LIU ; Yingjie ZHANG ; Dandan WANG ; Yinghua QI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(3):233-243
The in-depth study of the intervention of endometriosis (EMS) with Chinese medicines has revealed many pathways that can be regulated by Chinese medicines in the treatment of EMS. Chinese medicinal compound prescriptions, single Chinese herbal medicines, or their active ingredients treat EMS via the signaling pathways discussed in this paper. They can directly or indirectly regulate the expression of key molecules in the corresponding signaling pathways to inhibit the proliferation of endometriotic cells and the inflammatory changes of endometrial tissue, promote the apoptosis of endometriotic cells, change the pain threshold, and reduce endometriotic cell invasion, so as to achieve the therapeutic effects of inhibiting EMS progression, improving endometrial receptivity, and reducing ovarian injury. The following details are based on relevant studies conducted both at home and abroad. Curcumol can inhibit angiogenesis and promote cell apoptosis by blocking the Janus kinase 2/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 signaling pathway. Icariin can reduce inflammation and promote cell apoptosis by blocking the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway. Puerarin can suppress cell proliferation and promote cell apoptosis by inhibiting the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway and blocking the estrogen signaling pathway. Naringenin has the ability to activate the MAPK signaling pathway to promote cell apoptosis. Imperatorin can inhibit cell proliferation and promote cell apoptosis by inhibiting the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signaling pathway. Resveratrol can inhibit cell proliferation and alleviate fibrosis and adhesion by blocking the transforming growth factor-beta signaling pathway. Paeonol can inhibit angiogenesis by blocking the hypoxia-inducible factor 1 signaling pathway. The above summary can serve as a reference for the future clinical treatment or experimental research of EMS with Chinese medicines.
2.Public health emergency response capacity in primary and secondary schools
SHEN Huijie, JIAO Feng, MA Yinghua, HAN Fang, DENG Rui, ZHU Min, HUANG Hongyun, ZHAO Ruilan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(3):454-457
Objective:
To understand the public health emergency response capacity in primary and secondary schools, and to explore the problems and challenges in the prevention and control of public health emergency in primary and secondary schools for specific strategies.
Methods:
By using the stratified group sampling method, a questionnaire survey on general situation, knowledge, attitude and training, as well as public health emergencies response capacity among 2 988 teachers or leaders responsible for school emergency response in primary and secondary schools from Beijing, Chongqing and Yunnan.
Results:
Participants varied on their positions, titles, educational background and knowledge accuracy. Higher knowledge accuracy was associated with higher educational background ( χ 2=50.73-203.36, P < 0.05 ). The implementation of regular public health emergency related programs was poorly conducted in high schools (50.0%). Urban schools (42.0%) had higher proportion of qualified health care professionals than rural schools (18.2%), and private schools (48.5%) was higher than public schools (24.7%). The primary challenges included the shortage of guidance from professionals and the lack of related testing equipment (84.91%, 74.03%).
Conclusion
Although the ability of emergency handling of public health emergencies in schools in the three regions is advancing with the times, there are still many deficiencies, some omissions in the mastery of knowledge. It is suggested to inerease pre service and special training of school health work CDC should strengthen technical guidance and work supervision of infectious disease management in schools.
3.Comparative Diagnosis Test Accuracy of Five Weighting Methods for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Dampness-heat Syndrome
Xiaoqiang HUANG ; Shenghua PIAO ; Xianglu RONG ; Qing ZHU ; Huixia ZHAN ; Yinghua JIN ; Jiao GUO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(19):1981-1987
ObjectiveTo compare the diagnostic accuracy of five different weighting methods of Chinese medicine syndrome and then analyze their diagnostic efficacy and characteristics, by taking Diagnostic Standard for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) with Dampeness-heat Syndrome (abbreviated as diagnostic standard) as an example. MethodsData from expert questionnaire on the diagnostic standard and a cross-sectional survey of 1021 patients were collected. The comparative diagnostic test accuracy (CDTA) method was used to calculate the area under the ROC curve (AUC), area under the PR curve (AUPR), accuracy (ACC), sensitivity, and specificity of five commonly used weighting methods in two categories, including knowledge-driven weighting methods (expert scoring synthesis method, analytic hierarchy process, and precedence chart method) and data-driven weighting methods (logistic regression contribution method and entropy weighting method). ResultsAmong 1021 patients with T2DM, 389 cases were diagnosed as dampness-heat syndrome. The expert scoring synthesis method, analytic hierarchy process method, and precedence chart method were basically consistent in the weight scores of each item. The expert scoring comprehensive method, analytic hierarchy process method, and entropy weighting method have a smaller difference in the weight scores of each item, while there was larger difference in the weight scores of each item of the precedence chart method and the logistic regression contribution method. The AUC (95% CI), AUPR, ACC, sensitivity, and specifi-city of the expert scoring synthesis method were 0.913 (0.893, 0.932), 0.851, 0.870, 0.868 and 0.875, respectively; while those of the analytic hierarchy process method were 0.910 (0.890, 0.930), 0.838, 0.879, 0.848 and 0.896; of the precedence chart method were 0.919 (0.900, 0.937), 0.858, 0.875, 0.871 and 0.875; of the logistic regression contribution method were 0.867 (0.842, 0.891), 0.792, 0.853, 0.769 and 0.898; and of the entropy weighting method were 0.895 (0.873, 0.916), 0.820, 0.869, 0.802 and 0.908. ConclusionThe knowledge-driven weighting methods are better than the data-driven weighting methods in terms of diagnostic efficacy and reflecting expert experience.
4.The characteristics of daily exercise load of students of different grades in a primary school in Beijing
ZHAO Pengrui, SUN Yinghua, CHI Wenying, WU Zhigui, XUE Jiao, HOU Lijuan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(9):1351-1354
Objective:
To analyze the characteristics of the daily exercise load and the One Hour of Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) per day among primary school students, so as to provide a reference for improving the quality of the physical activity of primary school students in school.
Methods:
A total of 223 students from an elementary school in Beijing from May to June of 2023, were selected by stratified random cluster sampling method. The Polar Verity Sense heart rate arm band was used to monitor and evaluate the daily exercise load heart rate according to different grades, gender and physical quality.
Results:
The average heart rate of primary school students in outdoor class, zero point sports, recess and indoor class was (130.01±13.11, 119.89± 16.02,109.96±8.11,96.81±7.89) times/min, respectively, and only 4.04% students met the standard of 1 hour MVPA daily. From the perspective of different grades, the MVPA time ratio of lower grade students in outdoor class, zero point sports and big break was 28.41%, 42.47% and 8.24%, that of middle grade students was 18.33%, 6.41% and 5.90%, and that of senior students was 45.91%, 3.88% and 11.43%. The number of students who achieved 1 hour daily MVPA was 5.41%, 0 and 6.67%. Time ratio of MVPA in outdoor classes, zero hour sports and big breaks accounted for 30.09%, 16.34% and 9.23% for boys, 31.70%, 16.24 % and 6.13% for girls, and the interval distribution of boys and girls who achieved MVPA for one hour per day was 5.88% and 2.86%.Time ratio of MVPA for students with excellent physical fitness were 33.19%, 21.76% and 8.25% in outdoor class, zero point sports and big break, while those with good physical fitness were 29.76%, 12.93% and 8.19%.A total of 21.78%, 5.99% and 4.80% of the students passed the physical fitness test, and the number of students with excellent, good and passed the physical fitness test who achieved the daily 1 hour MVPA was 5.88%, 3.77% and 0.
Conclusion
In the present study, elementary and middle school students time for in school physical activity was adequate, but there are problems of low loading intensity and insufficient time for MVPA. It is necessary to arrange targeted physical activity programs for students of different grades, genders and physical fitness levels to increase the daily exercise load of students in school.
5.Value of aortic root CTA assessment in aortic valve surgery
Jing JIAO ; Liang FANG ; Busheng ZHANG ; Xiaoyi XIE ; Naishi ZHAO ; Yinghua WANG ; Weihua WU ; Ye KONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(01):80-84
Objective To evaluate the data of preoperative aortic root CT angiography (CTA), compare it with two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography and investigate the correlation of the two measurements with the actual intraoperative measurement data. Methods Clinical data of 53 patients with aortic valve diseases who underwent aortic valve repair in our hospital from January 2018 to August 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, including 38 males and 15 females with an average age of 42.9±18.3 years ranging from 10 to 77 years. Preoperative two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and aortic root CTA measurements were collected, including aortic valve annulus (AVA), aortic sinus (Sinus) and sino-tubular junction (STJ). In comparison with the intraoperative measurements during the aortic valve repair surgery, the consistency analysis was performed. Results Both the preoperative echocardiography AVA measurements and the CT AVA measurements were positively correlated with the intraoperative AVA measurements (P<0.001). Compared with the echocardiography AVA data [correlation coefficient (ρ)=0.74, mean squared error (MSE)=12.78], the CT AVA data were more accurate and consistent with the intraoperative AVA measurements (ρ=0.95, MSE=2.72). CT AVA data had a higher correlation coefficient with the intraoperative measurements, compared to that of the echocardiography AVA data (P<0.001). Conclusion In comparison with two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography, preoperative morphological evaluation of aortic root CTA is more consistent with the actual intraoperative measurements during aortic valve repair surgery.
6.Efficacy of ultrasound-guided modified anterior approach to sciatic nerve block for orthopedic sur-gery with general anesthesia
Yinghua ZOU ; Jun YAO ; Hai YAN ; Zhihua JIAO ; Xiaoxiao CHEN ; Zhuolin SHU ; Zhen ZENG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2019;39(4):451-454
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided modified anterior approach to sciatic nerve block ( SNB) for orthopedic surgery with general anesthesia. Methods Ninety American So-ciety of Anesthesiology physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱpatients of both sexes, aged 18-64 yr, weighing 19-28 kg∕m2 , scheduled for elective knee joint or distal orthopedic surgery, were divided into 3 groups ( n=30 each) using a random number table method: modified anterior approach ( the puncture needle was almost perpendicular to the ultrasound beam) group, anterior approach group and posterior approach group. SNB ( injecting 0. 5% ropivacaine 20 ml) combined with femoral nerve block ( injecting 0. 5% ropivacaine 15-20 ml) was performed under ultrasound guidance. Surgery was completed under combination of the laryngeal mask and combined intravenous-inhalational anesthesia. When the respiratory rate ≥20 beats∕min and∕or the increase in heart rate was more than 20% of the baseline value, sufentanil 1μg∕time was intravenously injected. When visual analog scale ( VAS) score ≥4 within 24 h after surgery, celecoxib capsules 0. 2 g was taken orally for analgesia. The depth of sciatic nerve, needling depth, sharpness score of needle ima-ging under ultrasound, and operation time and duration of SNB were recorded. VAS scores at rest and dur-ing activity were recorded at 6, 8, 10, 12 and 24 h after surgery. The amount of sufentanil consumed dur-ing surgery and use of celecoxib capsules within 24 h after surgery were recorded. The development of ad-verse reactions such as hematoma at the puncture site, nausea and vomiting was also recorded after surgery. Results Compared with posterior approach group, the depth of sciatic nerve and needling depth were sig-nificantly increased, the operation time of SNB was prolonged, the duration of SNB was shortened, the in-traoperative consumption of sufentanil was increased, VAS scores at rest and during activity were increased at 10 h after surgery, and the sharpness score of needle imaging was increased in modified anterior approach and anterior approach groups (P<0. 05). Compared with anterior approach group, the sharpness score of needle imaging was significantly increased, and VAS scores during activity were decreased at 24 h after sur-gery in modified anterior approach group ( P<0. 05) . There was no significant difference in the requirement for celecoxib capsules within 24 h after surgery or occurrence of adverse reactions among the three groups ( P>0. 05) . Conclusion Although ultrasound-guided modified anterior approach to SNB provides compara-ble efficacy with anterior approach to SNB and is not as good as posterior approach to SNB when used for or-thopedic surgery with general anesthesia, modified anterior approach to SNB is easy to operate, with clear images under ultrasound.
7.Effects of high flow nasal cannula oxygenation therapy on the lung transplant patients after extubation
Hong PAN ; Yinghua CAI ; Zhenghong XU ; Qinhong HUANG ; Xinyue WANG ; Hongting CUI ; Jiao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(19):2423-2426
Objective? To investigate the effect and safety of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy for patients after extubation in lung transplantation. Methods? A retrospective study was conducted on 60 hospitalized patients with lung transplant during January 2017 to December 2017 in Wuxi People's Hospital. According to the different methods of respiratory support prescribed after extubation, the patients were divided into two groups: observation group (n=28, via HFNC) and control group (n=32, via nasal oxygen tube) . The two groups were compared in terms of the clinical indicators including their blood gas analysis(oxygenation index, lactic acid, partial pressure of carbon dioxide) , viscosity of sputum and comfort, etc. Results? Six hours after extubation and before transferring to other departments, the observation group's oxygenation index was(263.70±48.97)and(273.22±43.26)mmHg, which were statistically different from those of the control group with (217.83±77.30)and(229.08±68.64)mmHg respectively (P< 0.05). Before transferring to other departments, the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the observation group was (37.04±8.56)mmHg, lower than the control group with (42.43±6.14)mmHg with a statistical difference (P<0.05); the viscosity of sputum in the obseration group was lower than the control group with statistical difference (P<0.05); the patients' comfort in the observation group achieved (7.72±1.06)points, higher than the control group's (4.39±0.82)points with statistical difference (P< 0.05). Conclusions? HFNC oxygen therapy for the patients after extubation in lung transplantation has good effects, is safe and reliable, and can be widely applied in clinical practice.
8.Detection of C-X-C chemokine receptor type 5 and inducible costimulator in blister fluid of patients with bullous pemphigoid
Weiwei JIANG ; Yinghua ZHU ; Min YANG ; Hongyuan YUE ; Hongmei WANG ; Haiqiong YANG ; Yang JIAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2017;50(1):44-45
Objective To detect levels of C?X?C chemokine receptor type 5 (CXCR5) and inducible costimulator(ICOS)in blister fluid of patients with bullous pemphigoid(BP), and to explore their significance in the pathogenesis of BP. Methods Blister fluid samples were collected from 15 patients with BP(experimental group)and 15 patients with second?degree burns(control group). Enzyme?linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was performed to detect the levels of CXCR5 and ICOS in the 2 groups. Results The level of CXCR5 was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group(219 ± 145.31 vs. 147 ± 23.83 ng/L, t=4.577, P<0.05), while no significant difference in the ICOS level was observed between the 2 groups (30.18 ± 14.86 vs. 21.43 ± 5.32 ng/L, t = 1.628, P > 0.05). Conclusion The expression of CXCR5 may be associated with the occurrence of BP, but further researches are needed to determine the relationship between ICOS and the occurrence of BP.
9.The relationship between prothrombin fragment 1+2 and peripherally inserted central catheter ;associated thrombosis in cervical cancer patients
Na YUAN ; Yinghua JIAO ; Zhe WANG ; Huanhuan GONG ; Xiurong LU ; Xianyu ZHANG ; Huan MA ; Jinqiu LI ; Zhilin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2017;40(2):111-114
Objective To investigate the relationship between prothrombin fragment 1+2 (F1+2) and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) associated thrombosis in cervical cancer patients, and provide certain clinical basis of early prevention in peripherally inserted central catheter associated thrombosis in cervical cancer patients. Methods One hundred and forty cervical patients with PICC were enrolled in this study, and they were divided into thrombosis group (35 patients) and non-thrombosis group (105 patients). The level of F1+2 was examined using enzyme-linked immunoassay, and was analyzed according to the clinic features. Results The level of F1+2 was correlated with clinical stage (r = 0.640, P = 0.004);but was not correlated with age, type of tumor and concurrent radiochemotherapy (P>0.05). The level of F1+2 in thrombosis group was (520.343 ± 121.759) pmol/L, in non- thrombosis group was (388.361 ± 104.873) pmol/L, and there was significant difference (P =0.001). The multi-factors Logistic analysis showed that the level of F1+2 (OR=1.011, P=0.001) and age (OR = 21.025, P = 0.031) were independent risk factors for the PICC associated with thrombosis in cervical cancer. Conclusions The level of F1+2 is closely related with clinical stage and PICC associated thrombosis, and it is an independent risk factor for the PICC associated with thrombosis in cervical cancer.
10.Ultrasound assessment of recanalization after carotid endarterectomy for the treatment of subtotal or complete occlusion of carotid artery
Yumei LIU ; Lili WANG ; Chen LING ; Chun DUAN ; Yinghua ZHOU ; Lingyun JIA ; Liqun JIAO ; Yang HUA
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2014;(8):407-410
Objective To evaluate the short-term and long-term effects in patients of carotid artery subtotal or complete occlusion after carotid endarterectomy ( CEA) using vascular ultrasound. Methods A total of 107 consecutive patients were diagnosed as carotid artery occlusive disease with DSA and treated with CEA at Beijing Xuanwu Hospital,Capital Medical University from January 2005 to January 2014 were enrolled retrospectively. Sixty-three of them had subtotal occlusion ( the carotid artery stenosis rate 95% to 99%) and 44 had complete occlusion. The occurrence of perioperative complications of all patients was documented. The follow-up study used outpatient follow-up and telephone tracking. The patients of surgical recanalization were followed up with ultrasound at 1 week, 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after procedure. The clinical prognosis, restenosis, vascular structure and hemodynamic changes of the patients after CEA were documented. Results (1) Of the 107 patients,86 (80. 4%) achieved recanalization after procedure and 21 (19. 6%) did not. The incidence of stroke and death was 4. 7% (5 cases) within 30 days after procedure,among them the incidence of subtotal occlusion group was 4. 8% ( n=3 cases) and the complete occlusion group was 4. 5% (2 cases). (2) Within one week after procedure,the peak systolic velocity ( PSV) ,end diastolic velocity ( EDV) ,and pulsatility index ( PI) of the ipsilateral middle cerebral artery in the recanalization patients increased significantly (120 ± 39 cm/s vs 60 ± 17 cm/s,50 ± 18 cm/s vs 33±11cm/s,and0.96±0.20vs0.67±0.14,respectively).Thereweresignificantdifferences(allP<0. 01). Carotid artery ultrasound showed that the local vessel diameters of the original lesions in the recanalization patients were widened as compared with preoperation (4. 4 ± 1. 1 and 3. 6 ± 1. 0 mm). There was significant difference (P<0. 01). (3) Sixty-nine patients with recanalization were followed up for 1 to 60 months( the median time was 12 months) . One to six months after procedure,the patency rate of the patients was 95. 6%(n=66),>6 to 12 months was 94. 2%(n=65),>12 to 24 months was 94. 2%(n=65),and more than 2 years was 91. 3%(n=63). Conclusion Vascular ultrasound can conduct short-term and long-term follow-up for carotid artery occlusive disease after CEA. The degree of blood flow improvement should be identified and restenosis should be found in time after procedure.


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