1.Effect of single or combined transcranial direct current stimulation and functional electrical stimulation on grip strength and brain activation in young healthy individuals:a functional near-infrared spectroscopy-based study
Yingya WANG ; Taibiao LI ; Ahong SU ; Youyi LIN ; Xianhong ZHOU ; Lu TIAN ; Hongwu XIE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(10):1134-1142
Objective To compare the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS),functional electrical stimulation(FES)of the forearm flexors,and their combined intervention on grip strength and cerebral cortical activation in healthy young adults.Methods From December,2024 to March,2025,twelve healthy right-handed young volunteers aged 20 to 23 years were recruited from the Fifth Hospital of Xiamen.They were randomly assigned to receive tDCS alone(tDCS group),FES alone(FES group),or simultaneous tDCS-FES(Sim group)in a crossover design.For tDCS,synchronous bihemispheric stimulation of the primary motor cortex(M1)was applied(anode on the left/cathode on the right).FES was delivered to the right flexor carpi radialis and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles.Isometric maximal grip strength was measured before and after each intervention,and functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS)was used to synchronously monitor oxyhemoglobin(HbO2)during grip strength tasks.Results A case dropped down.The effect of time on grip strength was significant(F=3.964,P=0.048);Post-hoc tests revealed that grip strength significantly increased after intervention in both FES group and Sim group(P<0.05).The effect of groups was significant on HbO2 of the left prefrontal cortex(PFC)and left premotor and supplemen-tary motor cortex(PMC)(F>3.613,P<0.05);Post-hoc tests revealed that the HbO2 of the left PFC and left pri-mary sensory cortex was higher in FES group than in Sim group,while the HbO2 of the left PMC and right PMC was higher in tDCS group than in Sim group(all P<0.05).Correlation analysis indicated that the grip strength was positively correlated with the HbO2 of the bilateral M1 only in Sim group(r>0.694,P<0.05).Conclusion For healthy young adults,tDCS alone mainly activates motor-related brain regions such as PFC and PMC,while FES alone directly enhances peripheral muscle force output and activates the left PFC to participate in mo-tor regulation.The combined intervention achieves the maximum gain in grip strength through a brain-limb inte-grated regulation mechanism,which may be associated with optimization of neural resource and M1 activity.
2.Effect of single or combined transcranial direct current stimulation and functional electrical stimulation on grip strength and brain activation in young healthy individuals:a functional near-infrared spectroscopy-based study
Yingya WANG ; Taibiao LI ; Ahong SU ; Youyi LIN ; Xianhong ZHOU ; Lu TIAN ; Hongwu XIE
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(10):1134-1142
Objective To compare the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS),functional electrical stimulation(FES)of the forearm flexors,and their combined intervention on grip strength and cerebral cortical activation in healthy young adults.Methods From December,2024 to March,2025,twelve healthy right-handed young volunteers aged 20 to 23 years were recruited from the Fifth Hospital of Xiamen.They were randomly assigned to receive tDCS alone(tDCS group),FES alone(FES group),or simultaneous tDCS-FES(Sim group)in a crossover design.For tDCS,synchronous bihemispheric stimulation of the primary motor cortex(M1)was applied(anode on the left/cathode on the right).FES was delivered to the right flexor carpi radialis and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles.Isometric maximal grip strength was measured before and after each intervention,and functional near-infrared spectroscopy(fNIRS)was used to synchronously monitor oxyhemoglobin(HbO2)during grip strength tasks.Results A case dropped down.The effect of time on grip strength was significant(F=3.964,P=0.048);Post-hoc tests revealed that grip strength significantly increased after intervention in both FES group and Sim group(P<0.05).The effect of groups was significant on HbO2 of the left prefrontal cortex(PFC)and left premotor and supplemen-tary motor cortex(PMC)(F>3.613,P<0.05);Post-hoc tests revealed that the HbO2 of the left PFC and left pri-mary sensory cortex was higher in FES group than in Sim group,while the HbO2 of the left PMC and right PMC was higher in tDCS group than in Sim group(all P<0.05).Correlation analysis indicated that the grip strength was positively correlated with the HbO2 of the bilateral M1 only in Sim group(r>0.694,P<0.05).Conclusion For healthy young adults,tDCS alone mainly activates motor-related brain regions such as PFC and PMC,while FES alone directly enhances peripheral muscle force output and activates the left PFC to participate in mo-tor regulation.The combined intervention achieves the maximum gain in grip strength through a brain-limb inte-grated regulation mechanism,which may be associated with optimization of neural resource and M1 activity.
3.Design of Vibration Signal Acquisition System for Artificial Knee Joint Based on Dynamic Simulation
Xingyu XU ; Youyi ZHOU ; Yeping PENG ; Chao WU ; Guangzhong CAO
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2024;39(6):1079-1085
Objective The stress variations during the wear process of an artificial knee joint were studied.Then,a signal acquisition system was designed to capture the vibration signals induced by the wear of knee joint prosthesis.The aim was to provide new technical means for online wear monitoring of the artificial knee joint.Methods To effectively collect vibration signals,the optimal installation position of the vibration sensors was determined by analyzing the dynamic model of the knee joint prosthesis during motion and identifying the main distribution areas of the tibial insert contact stress.The dynamic model of the femoral prosthesis was solved using Lagrangian equations.The torque variation curve of the femoral prosthesis was obtained to validate the effectiveness of finite element analysis.The signals collected by the vibration sensors installed at different positions in the friction wear experiments and the surface morphology in different areas were compared to verify the effectiveness of the acquisition system design and finite element analysis results.Results The stress concentration regions of the tibial pad under four degrees of freedom(flexion,internal and external rotation,anterior-posterior displacement,and up-and-down displacement)were obtained based on a dynamic simulation.A stress concentration was evident in the middle and posterior regions of the tibial pad.A vibration signal with a higher amplitude was collected when the vibration sensor was installed at the rear end of the tibial pad.This aided the vibration feature extraction of the knee joint prosthesis.Conclusions The vibration signal acquisition system designed based on the dynamic simulation analysis effectively collected the vibration signals generated by the artificial knee joint during the wear process.This study provides an important means for evaluating the wear mechanisms of artificial knee joints and monitoring their full-life health status.
4.Design of Vibration Signal Acquisition System for Artificial Knee Joint Based on Dynamic Simulation
Xingyu XU ; Youyi ZHOU ; Yeping PENG ; Chao WU ; Guangzhong CAO
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2024;39(6):1079-1085
Objective The stress variations during the wear process of an artificial knee joint were studied.Then,a signal acquisition system was designed to capture the vibration signals induced by the wear of knee joint prosthesis.The aim was to provide new technical means for online wear monitoring of the artificial knee joint.Methods To effectively collect vibration signals,the optimal installation position of the vibration sensors was determined by analyzing the dynamic model of the knee joint prosthesis during motion and identifying the main distribution areas of the tibial insert contact stress.The dynamic model of the femoral prosthesis was solved using Lagrangian equations.The torque variation curve of the femoral prosthesis was obtained to validate the effectiveness of finite element analysis.The signals collected by the vibration sensors installed at different positions in the friction wear experiments and the surface morphology in different areas were compared to verify the effectiveness of the acquisition system design and finite element analysis results.Results The stress concentration regions of the tibial pad under four degrees of freedom(flexion,internal and external rotation,anterior-posterior displacement,and up-and-down displacement)were obtained based on a dynamic simulation.A stress concentration was evident in the middle and posterior regions of the tibial pad.A vibration signal with a higher amplitude was collected when the vibration sensor was installed at the rear end of the tibial pad.This aided the vibration feature extraction of the knee joint prosthesis.Conclusions The vibration signal acquisition system designed based on the dynamic simulation analysis effectively collected the vibration signals generated by the artificial knee joint during the wear process.This study provides an important means for evaluating the wear mechanisms of artificial knee joints and monitoring their full-life health status.
5.Inhibition of ebracteolatain A in the proliferation of breast cancer cells by interfering with PKD1-mediated MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways
Jin ZHOU ; Chengjian LI ; Fuli TAN ; Xinying YANG ; Xiaolin ZHANG ; Liang ZHAO
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2020;38(3):241-244
Objective Breast cancer is one of the deadliest malignancies in the world. ebracteolatain A (EA) is a kind of acetylphloroglucinol extracted from ebracteolatain. To explore the specific mechanism of EA inhibiting the proliferation of breast cancer cell MCF-7, so as to provide a new approach for the clinical treatment of breast cancer. Methods EA with different concentrations were added to breast cancer cell MCF-7 to detect changes in PKD1 protein expression. The plasmid with overexpressed PKD1 was constructed and transfected into cells, and the mRNA and protein expression levels of PKD1 were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and Western Blot assay. CCK-8 assay was used to detect changes in cell proliferation capacity. Western Blot assay was used to detect the expression level of PKD1 and its related signaling pathways. Results EA inhibited the expression of PKD1 protein in breast cancer cells with a dose-dependent manner (P< 0.05). When transfected with the overexpressed plasmid, PKD1 was significantly increased in mRNA and protein levels (P<0.001). At the same time, PKD1 overexpression significantly reversed inhibition of EA on MCF-7 proliferation (P<0.001). It was confirmed by signaling pathway analysis that EA might affect the proliferation ability of breast cancer cells by inhibiting PKD1-mediated MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling activity (P<0.05). Conclusion EA could inhibit the proliferation of breast cancer cells by regulating PKD1-mediated MEK/ERK and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways.
6. Using the facial artery perforator-based nasolabial para-nasal advanced flap to repair the medial canthus and inner lower eyelid skin defects
Chaoyang WANG ; Xingong LIN ; Xianying ZHOU ; Shiquan WU ; Youyi WU ; Shize ZHU
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(1):49-52
Objective:
To discuss the surgical method and clinical effect of applying the facial artery perforator-based nasolabial para-nasal advanced flap to repair the medial canthus and inner lower eyelid skin defects.
Methods:
The advance nasolabial para-nasal perforator flap supplied by facial artery, was used to repair the medial canthus and inner lower eyelid skin defects, caused by dermatoma excision.
Results:
All 18 flaps completely survived. The detects in the medial canthus andinner lower eyelid, and the donor sites in the nasolabial fold were primary healed.The medial canthus and inner lower eyelid were recovery satisfactorily.The flaps were not bloated, and the contour and texture of flaps were similar to adjacent tissue, with no need of secondary repair.The donor site was successfully hidden in the nasolabial dermatoglyph.
Conclusions
Nasolabial para-nasal perforator flap is easily obtained, reliable in blood supply, and flexible in transfer. It has a wide range of movement and is easy to advance, so as to repair medial canthus andinner lower eyelid defect. With above advantages, this flap is worthy towidely popularize.
7.Preliminary analysis of clinical efficacy of whole brain simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy in patients with brain metastases
Na CHANG ; Liting QIAN ; Yufei ZHAO ; Ning GE ; Qing ZHOU ; Youyi XU ; Jinmei FANG ; Liu YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2018;27(11):955-958
Objective To preliminary investigate the clinical efficacy of whole brain simultaneous integrated boost intensity-modulated radiotherapy ( SIB-IMRT ) in patients diagnosed with brain metastases ( BM) . Methods Fifty-two cases of BM admitted to our hospital from January 2016 to December 2017 were equally recruited and randomly divided into the observation and control groups. Patients in the observation group were treated with SIB-IMRT, and those in the control group received conventional whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT).The clinical efficacy and prognosis were statistically compared between two groups. Results The ORR in the observation group was 77%, significantly higher than 27% in the control group (P=0. 00).The median survival in the observation group was 384 d,significantly longer compared with 211 d in the control group (P=0. 00).All patients in both groups successfully completed corresponding treatment. Acute adverse reactions were mainly 1-2 grade reactions. Conclusions SIB-IMRT is an efficacious and safe treatment of BM,which yields tolerable adverse events and deserves application in clinical practice.
8.Effect of staphylotoxoid injection on the curative,prognosis and immune system in malignant pleural effusion
Youyi DU ; Debin SUN ; Yuan LI ; Weiwen LI ; Lei SUN ; Jiafeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(11):176-178
Objective To study the curative effect and prognosis of malignant pleural effusion treated by staphylotoxoid injection and its effect on immune system.Methods A total of 65 patients with malignant pleural effusion from August 2012 to 2014 November in Lishui City Central Hospital were selected,and divided into observation group(n=33) and control group (n=32) in terms of different treating methods,two groups were implemented with thoracic closed drainage to drain pleural effusion up.The observation group was completely drained after 2 500 U intrapleural injection of staphylotoxoid injection,the control group to the traditonal method of bleomycin 1 mg/kg injection.The efficacy,prognosis and immune system were compared.Results The effective of rate of the observation group was significantly higher(72.7%) than the control group(43.8%);the adverse reaction rate of observation group was lower and its median survival time was longer;white blood cells counts of observation group was significantly more than control group ( P<0.05).Conclusion Compared with the traditional method of bleomycin intrapleural injection treatment of malignant pleural effusion, staphylotoxoid injection can be more effective control of the disease , reduce adverse reactions, and can improve their immunity and improve the body tolerance .
9.Prognostic value and predictive threshold of tumor volume for patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma receiving intensity-modulated radiotherapy
He YUXIANG ; Wang YING ; Cao PENGFEI ; Shen LIN ; Zhao YAJIE ; Zhang ZIJIAN ; Chen DENGMING ; Yang TUBAO ; Huang XINQIONG ; Qin ZHOU ; Dai YOUYI ; Shen LIANGFANG
Chinese Journal of Cancer 2016;35(12):725-734
Background:Gross target volume of primary tumor (GTV?P) is very important for the prognosis prediction of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), but it is unknown whether the same is true for locally advanced NPC patients treated with intensity?modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). This study aimed to clarify the prognostic value of tumor volume for patient with locally advanced NPC receiving IMRT and to ifnd a suitable cut?off value of GTV?P for prognosis prediction. Methods:Clinical data of 358 patients with locally advanced NPC who received IMRT were reviewed. Receiver oper?ating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to identify the cut?off values of GTV?P for the prediction of different end?points [overall survival (OS), local relapse?free survival (LRFS), distant metastasis?free survival (DMFS), and disease?free survival (DFS)] and to test the prognostic value of GTV?P when compared with that of the American Joint Committee on Cancer T staging system. Results:The 358 patients with locally advanced NPC were divided into two groups by the cut?off value of GTV?P as determined using ROC curves: 219 (61.2%) patients with GTV?P≤46.4mL and 139 (38.8%) with GTV?P>46.4mL. The 3?year OS, LRFS, DMFS, and DFS rates were all higher in patients with GTV?P≤46.4mL than in those with GTV?P>46.4mL (allP<0.05). Multivariate analysis indicated that GTV?P>46.4mL was an independent unfavorable prognostic factor for patient survival. The ROC curve veriifed that the predictive ability of GTV?P was superior to that of T category (P<0.001). The cut?off values of GTV?P for the prediction of OS, LRFS, DMFS, and DFS were 46.4, 57.9, 75.4 and 46.4mL, respectively. Conclusion:In patients with locally advanced NPC, GTV?P>46.4mL is an independent unfavorable prognostic indi?cator for survival after IMRT, with a prognostic value superior to that of T category.
10.Bacteriology Study and Choice of Antibiotics for Open Wounds in Patients with Earthquake Injury in Our Hospital
Jiangping YU ; Anya YANG ; Jie ZHOU ; Youyi RAO
China Pharmacy 2007;0(26):-
OBJECTIVE:To study the bacteria strains and susceptible drugs in open wound in patients with earthquake injury. METHODS:Bacteriological test and the drug susceptibility test were conducted for earthquake injury patients with open wound and the results of bacterial culture and the drug susceptibility test were analyzed using Excel 2003. RESULTS:Of the 1 172 earthquake injury cases,the patients with trauma / wounds represented 93.9%,the wound had obvious infection in 132 cases; of the infected cases,the proportions of patients with open fractures,soft tissue injuries and traumatic brain injury accounted for 63%,28% and 9%,respectively. The positive rate of the bacterial culture was 69%,and gram-negative of bacteria which accounted for 85.6% took the lead,chiefly Acinetobacter baumanii,Enterobacter cloacae and Escherichia coli. The results showed bacterial drug resistance was on the high side. CONCLUSION:The open wounds in patients with earthquake injury are likely to be infected with gram negative organisms. Debridement and correct choice of anti-infective drugs are needed to reduce the risk of wound infection,

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