1.Prevalence of hearing loss among community-dwelling older people in China in 2020
Shige QI ; Yuzhang HUANG ; Menghui DING ; Han ZHANG ; Lu CUI ; Zhihui WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2023;42(4):446-452
Objective:To investigate the prevalence of hearing loss among community-dwelling older people aged 60 and over, and also to compare the discrepancies between self-reported hearing loss and hearing loss diagnosed via audiometry.Methods:Subjects were from the Prevention and Intervention on Neurodegenerative Disease for the Elderly in China(PINDEC)project.By using the stratified multi-stage cluster random sampling method, a total of 10 347 residents aged 60 years and over were selected from 12 counties and districts in Liaoning, Henan and Guangdong Provinces and hearing function assessment was performed in 2020 through otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry and questionnaires.Hearing loss(HL)was defined by the World Health Organization criteria.Self-reported hearing loss was assessed by asking participants whether they had difficulty in hearing.The χ2 and Cochran-Armitage trend tests were used to analyze the differences in HL between different groups.The multivariate Logistic regression model was applied to assess factors influencing HL. Results:In 2020, the prevalence of HL among the elderly aged 60 and older in Liaoning, Henan and Guangdong Provinces was 69.8%(95% CI: 68.9%-70.7%). The prevalence of HL in men was higher than that in women, and increased gradually with age.The prevalence of mild HL was 47.2%, and the prevalence of moderate, severe and profound HL were 18.0%, 3.6% and 0.9%, respectively.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that factors positively correlated with HL were aging, male sex, living in rural areas and working in manual labor.Education level was negatively correlated with HL.Of the 7223 participants who were found to have HL, 5106(70.7%)self-reported having good hearing.Those of a younger age, with a higher educational achievement, having a spouse, or with mild HL were more likely to report having good hearing(all P<0.05). Conclusions:Hearing loss is quite prevalent among community-dwelling older people, and there is a large discrepancy in prevalence between self-reported HL and HL diagnosed via audiometry.Screening and comprehensive intervention for hearing loss for the elderly should be strengthened.
2.Perioperative rehabilitation clinical pathway of acetabular fracture in light of the integration of orthopedics and rehabilitation: a prospective randomized control trial
Yuzhang WANG ; Xiaohua LIU ; Li TAO ; Qiang LI ; Wenqian ZHI ; Qiang HUANG ; Xianfeng GUO ; Yufeng GE ; Jinhui WANG ; Xinbao WU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(7):745-752
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of a perioperative rehabilitation clinical pathway of acetabular fracture in light of orthopedics rehabilitation team approach. MethodsA prospective randomized control trial was conducted in 82 patients with acetabular fractures who had been admitted from the Emergency Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from June, 2019 to January, 2021. The patients were randomly divided into control group (n = 41) and intervention group (n = 41). The control group was managed routinely, while the intervention group received the rehabilitation clinical pathway, for 24 weeks. The Visual Analogue Score (VAS) of pain, the Barthel Index (BI) and Majeed Pelvic Score were compared. ResultsFinally, 76 patients completed the trial. There was no statistical difference in VAS score between two groups in all periods (|Z| < 1.926, P > 0.05). The BI score was higher in the intervention group than in the control group at discharge, two weeks, six weeks and twelve weeks after operation (|Z| > 2.121, P < 0.05); and no significant difference was found before operation and 24 weeks after operation (|Z| < 1.862, P > 0.05). Majeed Pelvic Score was higher in the intervention group than in the control group two weeks, six weeks, twelve weeks and 24 weeks after operation (|Z| > 2.428, P < 0.05). Six, twelve and 24 weeks after operation, the excellent rate of Majeed Pelvic Score was higher in the intervention group than in the control group (χ2 > 6.136, P < 0.05). ConclusionIn comparison with traditional protocol in acetabular fracture, the perioperative rehabilitation clinical pathway was proved effective and of great safety in the light of the integration of orthopedics and rehabilitation mode for improving the function and activities of daily living of patients.
3.Application of surface electromyography in motor function evaluation of patients after elbow fracture surgery
Wenqian ZHI ; Qiang HUANG ; Qiang LI ; Yanchao LI ; Yuzhang WANG ; Ming YANG ; Xiaohua LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(12):1478-1483
ObjectiveTo investigate the features of surface electromyography (sEMG) signals of elbow and shoulder muscle groups during maximal isometric contraction of elbow joint, and flexion and extension exercises of elbow joint after elbow fracture surgery. MethodsFrom August, 2021 to April, 2022, 15 convalescent patients after elbow fracture surgery (patient group) and 11 healthy controls (control group) were collected. sEMG signals of biceps brachii, triceps brachii, brachioradialis brachii, upper trapezius, anterior deltoid, middle deltoid and posterior deltoid were recorded during maximal isometric contraction, and flexion and extension exercises of the elbow joint. Root mean square (RMS) value, co-synergy contraction ratio (CSR), co-activation radio (CR), and target muscle activation percentage during flexion and extension were calculated. ResultsIn flexion and extension of elbow joint during maximal isometric contraction, the maximum strength of biceps brachii and triceps brachii were lower in the patient group than in the control group (|t| > 4.109, P < 0.01), and the RMS value of triceps brachii was lower in the patient group than in the control group (t = -7.695, P < 0.001). During maximal isometric extension of elbow joint, the CR of biceps brachii and brachioradialis brachii were more in the the patient group than in the control group (t > 2.326, P < 0.05); during maximal isometric flexion of elbow joint, the CSR of upper trapezius was more in the patient group than in the control group (t = 2.232, P < 0.05). During the extension exercise, the activation level of triceps brachii was more in the patient group than in the control group (t = 3.336, P < 0.05); during flexion exercise, the activation level of biceps brachii and triceps brachii was more in the patient group than in the control group (t >2.339, P < 0.05). ConclusionThere is abnormal contraction pattern of elbow and shoulder muscle groups in patients with elbow fracture after operation, which includes obvious co-contraction pattern of elbow flexor muscle group, insufficient activation of elbow extensor muscle and the compensatory contraction pattern of perishoulder muscle group. sEMG has great potential in quantitative evaluation of motor function after elbow fracture.
5.Therapeutic effect of Artemisia argyi on oral ulcer in rats
Sheng YIN ; Yuzhang YAN ; Teng HUANG ; Jingyuan GUAN ; Liying WU ; Kun LI
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2017;42(7):824-830
Objective:To determine bacteriostatic abilities ofArtemisia argyi extracts,and to explore the effect ofArtemisia argyi extracts on oral ulcer in rats.Methods:We extracted the mixture ofArtemisia argyi volatile oils and water-extraction by leaching method and evaluated the anti-microbial effect ofArtemisia argyi extracts on common oral floras in vitro.The rat cheeks were burnt by NaOH to establish the models of oral ulcer.The curative effects of crude drug of Artemisia argyi extracts at 2.0,1.0,0.5 g/mL on oral ulcer in rats were evaluated by measuring the oral ulcer healing time.Serum TNF-α level and expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) were analyzed by ELASA and immunohistochemical staining.Results:Artemisia argyi extracts obviously inhibited the Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus.NaOH-made oral ulcer in rats were successfully established.The crude drug at 2.0 and 1.0 g/mL obviously reduced healing time,significantly inhibited the release of TNF-α,and improved the PCNA level in the ulcer tissues (All P<0.01).The extracts obviously reduced the local inflammatory reaction and promoted tissue repair of oral ulcer.Conclusion:Artemisia argyi extracts promote tissue repair of oral ulcer via inhibiting bacterial growth,reducing the release of TNF-α and improving the PCNA level.
8.Imaging diagnosis of gallstone ileus
Enlong CHEN ; Zhenguo ZHAO ; Haijing SUI ; Xiuhai XIE ; Bangwei QIAN ; Yuzhang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2014;13(1):65-68
Gallstone ileus is a rare and potentially serious complication of cholelithiasis.Its clinical symptoms are nonspecific.From March 2005 to September 2012,19 patients with gallstone ileus confirmed by surgery or endoscopy were admitted to the Pudong New Area People's Hospital.The accuracies of X-ray,uhrasonography,CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were 0/10,0/5,19/19 and 9/9,respectively.CT examination might be the first choice for diagnosing gallstone ileus ; the classical computed tomography (CT) presentation of gallstone ileus was the Rigler triad,including pneumobilia,ectopic stone and mechanical ileus; MRI examination was superior to CT examination in exposing the fistula,and can provide abundant information,which is important for designing the surgical procedures and judging the prognosis; X-ray and ultrasonography are beneficial in screening the diseases.
9.Clinical efficacy of micro-tympanoplastic operation with osteo retention on treating cholesteatomatous otitismedis
Feng YU ; Huicheng GONG ; Haoliang ZHANG ; Guojie TAN ; Yuzhang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2010;33(4):290-292
Objective To discuss with micro-tympanoplastic operation with osteo retention on treating cholesteatomatous otitismedis. Methods Choose 33 cases cholesteatomatous otitis medis patients who toke the tympanoplastic with osteo retention operation,then analyze the postulate and method of the operation, curative effect and complication after operation. Results Follow up with those patients by 12-72 months, and when 3-4 months after operation we endoscopiced the ears, could see that 43 cases of patients ear mastoid process and tympanic sinus were covered with epithelium, those mastoid cavity were well epithelial metaplasia;and the middle ear was separate from mastoid cavity; 39 cases patient of transplant eardrums are heal up (39/43, 90.7%). 2 cases have perforation of the tympanic membrane toke place after 4 months and 6 months with the operation, and it will heal up by anti-inflammatory drug and laser burning, 1 case had tympanic sinus hyperplasia with granulation tissue, and also had grassery juice; after taken anti-inflammatory drug and change bandage for 15 weeks, the symptom disappear. 1 case had grassery juice of operation cavity, after taking anti-inflammatory drug and physiotherapy, the symptom disappear in 24 weeks. After operation the pure tone audiometry shows that air conduction raise (16.8±6.8) dB HL, hearing raise up to:79.1%(34/43). Conclusion Base on right indication of operation choose, taken combined therapy of ambi-operation period, focus of infection are thoroughly cleaning up. Tympanoplastic with osteo retention are treating well with patients of cholesteatomatous otitismedis.
10.Establish remote of sensing monitoring method and standard on wild rare medical plant.
Xiaobo ZHANG ; Yuzhang SUN ; Luqi HUANG ; Lanping GUO ; Wenquan ZHU ; Yaozhong PAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2009;34(13):1741-1744
At present the shortage of the resources of wild and rare medicinal plants is very serious in China. So grasping the situation and change tendency of medicinal plant resources comprehensive and real-timely, is vital significance to realize the sustainable using of medicinal plant resources. In order to use the remote sensing monitor technology and method to study the resources of the wild and rare medicinal plants, this article discusses the principle, method, technology and the principle and standard based on the operation and experiment of remote sensing monitor on the resources of wild rare medicinal plant.
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