1.Study on association between acute muscle wasting and poor prognosis in older patients with severe pneumonia in the emergency department
Na SHANG ; Qiujing LI ; Fei TENG ; Xiangqun ZHANG ; Shubin GUO
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(1):84-89
Objective:To explore the association between acute muscle wasting during hospitalization and poor prognosis in older patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (SCAP) in emergency department.Methods:This study was a prospective cohort study. From January 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022, consecutive patients aged ≥65 years who met the diagnostic criteria of SCAP and had an interval of 14 days between two CT scans in the emergency department of Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital were enrolled. The general clinical data and cross-sectional area of the erector spinae muscle (ESMcsa) of the thoracic 12 level derived from chest CT on day 1 and day 14 were recorded and the differences between the two measurements were calculated. Patients were divided into survival group and non-survival group based on whether they died within 28 days. Two independent samples t-test and Mann Whitney U test were used to compare the dynamic changes of ESMcsa between two groups, and paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed rank test were used to compare the changes of ESMcsa within two groups. Multivariable Cox regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for 28-day mortality, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine the predictive value of ESMcsa loss for 28-day mortality. The optimal cutoff value was determined on the basis of the Youden index (YI), patients were divided into a high muscle loss group and a low muscle loss group, and Kaplan Meier survival curve was drawn. Results:A total of 106 older patients with SCAP were included, with a median age of 82.0 years and 59 were men (55.7%). The ESMcsa levels of patients in non-survival group were lower than those in survival group both at admission and on the 14th day (both P<0.01). The ESMcsa levels on admission were lower than those on the 14th day in non-survival group ( P<0.001). The loss of ESMcsa in non-survival group [3.01 (-1.51, 7.73) cm 2vs. 0.80 (-2.58, 4.57) cm 2, P=0.020] was higher than that in the survival group. Multivariable Cox regression showed that ESMcsa loss was an independent risk factor for 28-day mortality ( HR=1.116, 95%CI: .029-1.210, P=0.010), the AUC for predicting 28-day mortality was 0.646 (95% CI: 0.528-0.763, P=0.020), and the optimal cut-off value was 6.22 cm 2. Kaplan Meier survival curve showed that the 28-day mortality risk in the high muscle loss group was higher than that in the low muscle loss group ( χ2=11.412, P=0.001). Conclusion:Acute muscle wasting during hospitalization was associated with 28-day mortality among older patients with SCAP, which provides a basis for improving patient prognosis from a muscle perspective.
2.The clinical effect of computerized cognitive remediation therapy in schizophrenic patients with different levels of cognitive impairment
Jie ZHANG ; Hongzhen FAN ; Xiaolin ZHU ; Yunhui WANG ; Yunlong TAN ; Fude YANG ; Zhiren WANG ; Yanli ZHAO ; Fengmei FAN ; Junhua GUO ; Zhanjiang LI ; Wenxiang QUAN ; Xiangqun WANG ; Dongfeng ZHOU ; Yizhuang ZOU ; Shuping TAN
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2020;53(4):328-334
Objective:To explore the improvement rate of the cognitive function of computerized cognitive remediation therapy (CCRT) on patients with schizophrenia and the clinical effect of CCRT in patients with different levels of cognitive impairment.Methods:A random number table was used to divide 311 patients with schizophrenia into CCRT group ( n=196) and work and amusement therapy (WAT) group ( n=115). The independently developed CCRT and operational music and dance therapy were given for 12 weeks to two treatment groups respectively. All patients were assessed using the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) before and after treatment. According to the total score of MCCB at baseline, the patient′s cognition function was divided into 4 levels: severe cognitive impairment, moderate cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment and normal cognitive function. According to the change of MCCB total score, the efficacy of the treatment was divided into 3 levels: no improvement (≤0 points), improvement (0-9.57 points), superior improvement (>9.57 points). The improvement rate of cognitive function between two treatment groups was compared. Results:In the CCRT group, there were 19 cases with superior improvement, 105 cases with improvement, and 46 cases with no improvement. In the WAT group, there were 7 cases with superior improvement, 39 cases with improvement, and 41 cases with no improvement. The improvement of cognitive function of CCRT group was better than that of WAT group, and the difference was statistically significant ( Z=2.978, P=0.003). The patients with serious cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a higher improvement rate than those in the WAT group ( Z=1.860, P=0.032). The patients with moderate cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a lower no improvement rate than those in the WAT ( Z=-1.817, P=0.035).The patients with mild cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a lower no improvement rate ( Z=-3.294, P=0.001) and higher improvement rate and superior improvement rate ( Z=2.084, P=0.019; Z=1.969, P=0.025) than those in the WAT group. There was no statistically significant difference in improvement rate between patients with normal cognitive function in the CCRT group and in the WAT group ( P>0.05).The patients with improvement and superior improvement of cognition were combined as responder, and the two treatment groups were compared. The patients with mild cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a higher improvement rate than those in the WAT group (77.2%(44/57) vs. 41.4%(12/29),χ2=10.853, P=0.001). However, for patients with serious and moderate cognitive impairment or with normal cognitive function at baseline, rates of improvement after treatment did not differ significantly between CCRT group and WAT group. According to Cohen′s d, the level of effect size in cognition improvement after CCRT treatment in patients with different cognitive dysfunction level was: mild cognitive impairment (0.59)>moderate cognitive impairment (0.48)>normal cognitive function (-0.12)>serious cognitive impairment (-0.24). Conclusions:Schizophrenic patients treated with CCRT had a higher improvement rate of cognitive function than those with WAT, and the improvement rate of cognitive function is higher in patients with mild cognitive impairment after CCRT treatment.
3.The clinical effect of computerized cognitive remediation therapy in schizophrenic patients with different levels of cognitive impairment
Jie ZHANG ; Hongzhen FAN ; Xiaolin ZHU ; Yunhui WANG ; Yunlong TAN ; Fude YANG ; Zhiren WANG ; Yanli ZHAO ; Fengmei FAN ; Junhua GUO ; Zhanjiang LI ; Wenxiang QUAN ; Xiangqun WANG ; Dongfeng ZHOU ; Yizhuang ZOU ; Shuping TAN
Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2020;53(4):328-334
Objective:To explore the improvement rate of the cognitive function of computerized cognitive remediation therapy (CCRT) on patients with schizophrenia and the clinical effect of CCRT in patients with different levels of cognitive impairment.Methods:A random number table was used to divide 311 patients with schizophrenia into CCRT group ( n=196) and work and amusement therapy (WAT) group ( n=115). The independently developed CCRT and operational music and dance therapy were given for 12 weeks to two treatment groups respectively. All patients were assessed using the MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) before and after treatment. According to the total score of MCCB at baseline, the patient′s cognition function was divided into 4 levels: severe cognitive impairment, moderate cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment and normal cognitive function. According to the change of MCCB total score, the efficacy of the treatment was divided into 3 levels: no improvement (≤0 points), improvement (0-9.57 points), superior improvement (>9.57 points). The improvement rate of cognitive function between two treatment groups was compared. Results:In the CCRT group, there were 19 cases with superior improvement, 105 cases with improvement, and 46 cases with no improvement. In the WAT group, there were 7 cases with superior improvement, 39 cases with improvement, and 41 cases with no improvement. The improvement of cognitive function of CCRT group was better than that of WAT group, and the difference was statistically significant ( Z=2.978, P=0.003). The patients with serious cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a higher improvement rate than those in the WAT group ( Z=1.860, P=0.032). The patients with moderate cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a lower no improvement rate than those in the WAT ( Z=-1.817, P=0.035).The patients with mild cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a lower no improvement rate ( Z=-3.294, P=0.001) and higher improvement rate and superior improvement rate ( Z=2.084, P=0.019; Z=1.969, P=0.025) than those in the WAT group. There was no statistically significant difference in improvement rate between patients with normal cognitive function in the CCRT group and in the WAT group ( P>0.05).The patients with improvement and superior improvement of cognition were combined as responder, and the two treatment groups were compared. The patients with mild cognitive impairment in the CCRT group had a higher improvement rate than those in the WAT group (77.2%(44/57) vs. 41.4%(12/29),χ2=10.853, P=0.001). However, for patients with serious and moderate cognitive impairment or with normal cognitive function at baseline, rates of improvement after treatment did not differ significantly between CCRT group and WAT group. According to Cohen′s d, the level of effect size in cognition improvement after CCRT treatment in patients with different cognitive dysfunction level was: mild cognitive impairment (0.59)>moderate cognitive impairment (0.48)>normal cognitive function (-0.12)>serious cognitive impairment (-0.24). Conclusions:Schizophrenic patients treated with CCRT had a higher improvement rate of cognitive function than those with WAT, and the improvement rate of cognitive function is higher in patients with mild cognitive impairment after CCRT treatment.
4.Pharmacological Care for One Case of Patient with Multiple Drug-resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Spsis Treated with Amikacin
China Pharmacist 2018;21(10):1793-1795
Clinical pharmacists performed pharmaceutical care for one case of patient with multiple drug-resistant pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis, assisted doctors in formulating anti-infective drug treatment plans and adjusted the regimen according to the results of bacterial culture and drug susceptibility combined with renal function of the patient. The participation of clinical pharmacists in clinical treatment practice ensured the safety and effectiveness of the patient's medication, avoided the occurrence of adverse drug reactions, and finally controlled the infection and improved the condition.
5.Expression of autophagy-associated protein induced by β-amyloid and effect of tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside on it in hippocampus
Hongbo LUO ; Xiangqun SHI ; Jinsheng YANG ; Yun LI ; Zhiiang ZHANG ; Jiankui GUO ; Qidong YANG ; Weimin WANG ; Rong YIN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2012;45(2):96-101
Objective To observe the effect of tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside (TSG) on the behavior on rat model and the expressions of autophagy-associated protein Beclin-1 and LC3- Ⅱ induced by Aβ1-42 Methods Eighty rats were equally randomized into 4 groups (n =20):The control group,the sham operated group,the model group and the TSG group.The behavior of rats was measured by using Y-maze and Morris water maze.The expression of Beclin-1 and LC3- Ⅱ in rats hippocampus was detected by Western blot and RT-PCR at the time points.Results The number of electric-stimulus in hippocampus significantly increased and the Morris water maze test showed that the escape latency prolonged,swimming distance increased and the times of crossing the exact former platform location decreased both in the model and TSG groups after 21 days compared with those in control group.The mRNAs and protein expressions of Beclin-1 (0.51 ±0.03)and LC3-Ⅱ (0.68 ± 0.04) in model group were higher than that in control group (0.31 ± 0.01,0.31 ± 0.02) at that time point ( Beclin-1:t =28.2843,P < 0.05 ; LC3- Ⅱ :t =37.0000,P <0.05).Compared to model group,the expression of the Beclin-1 and LC3- Ⅱ was decreased at 21 d in TSG group (Beclin-1:t =9.8387,P < 0.05 ; LC3- Ⅱ :t =16.2698,P < 0.05 ).Conclusions Autophagy self-regulated system is started through the increased expressions of Beclin-1 and LC3- Ⅱ after Aβ deposition in rats,so as to attenuate cerebral injury caused by Aβ neurotoxicity.Autophagy pathway is possible one of the mechanisms in Aβ neurotoxic injury. Tetrahydroxy stilbene glucoside from polygonum multiflorum has protective effect on it.

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