1.The Effects of Tai Chi Training on Bone Density,Bone Turnover Markers,and Heart Rate Variability in High-Risk Osteoporosis Population
Jiaming LIN ; Chao LI ; Wei ZHAO ; Jun ZHOU ; Xiaoying CHEN ; Xiangyu XI ; Haijun HE ; Baohong MI ; Yuefeng CHEN ; Weiheng CHEN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(15):1566-1571
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of the Tai Chi training on bone density, bone turnover markers, and heart rate variability for people with high-risk osteoporosis, and to provide evidence for the prevention of osteoporosis at early stage. MethodsSixty-six cases of people with high risk of osteoporosis were included, and they were divided into 33 cases each in the intervention group and the control group using the random number table method. The control group received osteoporosis health education three times a week, and the intervention group received Tai Chi training under the guidance of a trainer three times a week for 40 mins each time on the basis of the control group, and both groups were intervened for 12 weeks. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure the bone density of L1~L4 vertebrae, bilateral femoral necks and bilateral total hips in the two groups before and after the intervention; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine bone turnover markers before and after the intervention, including pro-collagen type Ⅰ pro-amino-terminal prepropyl peptide (P1NP) and β-collagen type Ⅰ cross-linking carboxy-terminal peptide (β-CTX). Seven cases with good compliance in the intervention group were selected. After wearing the heart rate sensor, they successively performed Tai Chi training and walking activities recommended by the guideline for 20 mins each, and the heart rate variability (HRV) during exercise was collected, including time-domain indexes such as standard deviation of normal sinus intervals (SDNN), root-mean-square of the difference between adjacent RR intervals (RMSSD), frequency-domain metrics such as low-frequency power (LF), high-frequency power (HF), and low-frequency/high-frequency power ratio (LF/HF), as well as nonlinear metrics such as approximate entropy (ApEn), sample entropy (SampEn). ResultsFinally, 63 cases were included in the outcome analysis, including 30 cases in the intervention group and 33 cases in the control group. After the intervention, the differences of L1~L4 vertebrae, bone density of bilateral femoral neck and bilateral total hip in the intervention group were not statistically significant when compared with those before intervention (P>0.05), while the bone density of all parts of the control group decreased significantly compared with that before intervention (P<0.05), and the difference in the bone density of the L1~L4 vertebrae, bilateral femoral neck, and the right total hip before and after the intervention of the intervention group was smaller than that of the control group (P<0.05). The differences in P1NP and β-CTX between groups before and after intervention was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Compared with walking exercise, LF decreased, HF increased and LF/HF decreased during Tai Chi exercise (P<0.05); the time domain indexes and non-linear indexes between groups had no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). ConclusionTai Chi exercise can maintain lumbar, hip, and femoral bone density and improve sympathetic/parasympathetic balance in people at high risk for osteoporosis, but cannot significantly improve bone turnover markers.
2.Improving circadian rhythm disturbance reduces myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic rats
Xiaoying QIN ; Hui LIU ; Chongfang HAN ; Jiandong HE
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(2):231-234
Objective To investigate whether discontinuous sleep supplementation can reduce myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic rats aggravated by circadian rhythm disorder.Methods The rats were injected intra-peritoneal with 1%streptozotocin(STZ)30 mg/kg combined with high-fat and high-glucose diet to replicate diabetic model.Forty diabetic rats were randomly divided into four groups with 10 in each:sham surgery group(Sham group),ischemia-reperfusion group(I/R group),in which the left anterior descending coronary artery(LDA)was ligated for thirty minutes and reperfusion for 2 h,circadian rhythm disorder group(Crd group,24 h daily light and food),discontinuous sleep supplementation group(Dss group,every 3 hours of illumination and 1.5 hours break at night).We analyzed the myocardial infarct size(by 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride stai-ning),determined serum creatine kinase-myoglobin(CK-MB)activity and cardiac troponinⅠ(cTnⅠ)concentrations;the expression level of BMAL1 and REV-ERBα was determined by Western blot.Results Compared to the sham group,the I/R group showed a significantly increased in myocardial infarct size,serum CK-MB activity and cTnⅠ concentration.The expression of the myocardial biological clock gene BMAL1 was down-regulated,while the ex-pression of REV-ERBα was up-regulated(P<0.05).Compared to the I/R group,the Crd group showed a signifi-cantly increase in myocardial infarct size,serum CK-MB activity and cTnⅠ concentration.The expression of the myocardial biological clock gene BMAL1 was down-regulated,while the expression of REV-ERBα was up-regulated(P<0.05).Compared to the Crd group,Dss group showed a significantly decrease in the myocardial infarct size,serum cTn concentration and CK-MB activity.Furthermore,there was an increased protein expression of BMAL1 and a decrease of REV-ERBα(P<0.05).Conclusions Discontinuous sleep supplementation can reduce myocardial is-chemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic rats aggravated by circadian rhythm disorder.
3.The construction of a postoperative exercise management program for elderly lung cancer patients based on social cognitive theory
Yinyan HU ; Linfang ZHAO ; Xiaoying HE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(5):329-337
Objective:To construct a postoperative exercise management program for elderly patients with lung cancer based on social cognitive theory, and to provide guidance for improving the postoperative exercise ability of elderly patients with lung cancer.Methods:Systematically searched UpToDate, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Medlive, Wanfang, CNKI and other databases for relevant literature on postoperative rehabilitation exercise for elderly patients with lung cancer, with the search time from the establishment of the database to February 13, 2023. Guided by social cognitive theory, a preliminary draft of the postoperative exercise management program for elderly patients with lung cancer was prepared based on the literature research, and the final draft was formed after revising the program content through expert meeting method.Results:The questionnaire recovery rate of expert meeting method was 12/12; the expert authority coefficient was 0.892; the importance coefficient of variation of each item was 0-0.150; the Kendall coordination coefficient was 0.262 ( P<0.001); the final exercise management program included 5 first-level items, 18 second-level items and 42 third-level items. Conclusions:The process of constructing the postoperative exercise management program for elderly patients with lung cancer has scientificity and reliability, and the content has rationality and comprehensiveness, which can provide guidance for improving the postoperative exercise rehabilitation of elderly patients with lung cancer.
4.Expert consensus on the evaluation and management of dysphagia after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery
Xiaoying LI ; Moyi SUN ; Wei GUO ; Guiqing LIAO ; Zhangui TANG ; Longjiang LI ; Wei RAN ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Shaoyan LIU ; Wei SHANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Kai YANG ; Zhongcheng GONG ; Jichen LI ; Qing XI ; Gang LI ; Bing HAN ; Yanping CHEN ; Qun'an CHANG ; Yadong WU ; Huaming MAI ; Jie ZHANG ; Weidong LENG ; Lingyun XIA ; Wei WU ; Xiangming YANG ; Chunyi ZHANG ; Fan YANG ; Yanping WANG ; Tiantian CAO
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(1):5-14
Surgical operation is the main treatment of oral and maxillofacial tumors.Dysphagia is a common postoperative complication.Swal-lowing disorder can not only lead to mis-aspiration,malnutrition,aspiration pneumonia and other serious consequences,but also may cause psychological problems and social communication barriers,affecting the quality of life of the patients.At present,there is no systematic evalua-tion and rehabilitation management plan for the problem of swallowing disorder after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery in China.Combining the characteristics of postoperative swallowing disorder in patients with oral and maxillofacial tumors,summarizing the clinical experience of ex-perts in the field of tumor and rehabilitation,reviewing and summarizing relevant literature at home and abroad,and through joint discussion and modification,a group of national experts reached this consensus including the core contents of the screening of swallowing disorders,the phased assessment of prognosis and complications,and the implementation plan of comprehensive management such as nutrition management,respiratory management,swallowing function recovery,psychology and nursing during rehabilitation treatment,in order to improve the evalua-tion and rehabilitation of swallowing disorder after oral and maxillofacial tumor surgery in clinic.
5.Longitudinal extrauterine growth restriction in extremely preterm infants: current status and prediction model
Xiaofang HUANG ; Qi FENG ; Shuaijun LI ; Xiuying TIAN ; Yong JI ; Ying ZHOU ; Bo TIAN ; Yuemei LI ; Wei GUO ; Shufen ZHAI ; Haiying HE ; Xia LIU ; Rongxiu ZHENG ; Shasha FAN ; Li MA ; Hongyun WANG ; Xiaoying WANG ; Shanyamei HUANG ; Jinyu LI ; Hua XIE ; Xiaoxiang LI ; Pingping ZHANG ; Hua MEI ; Yanju HU ; Ming YANG ; Lu CHEN ; Yajing LI ; Xiaohong GU ; Shengshun QUE ; Xiaoxian YAN ; Haijuan WANG ; Lixia SUN ; Liang ZHANG ; Jiuye GUO
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2024;39(3):136-144
Objective:To study the current status of longitudinal extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) in extremely preterm infants (EPIs) and to develop a prediction model based on clinical data from multiple NICUs.Methods:From January 2017 to December 2018, EPIs admitted to 32 NICUs in North China were retrospectively studied. Their general conditions, nutritional support, complications during hospitalization and weight changes were reviewed. Weight loss between birth and discharge > 1SD was defined as longitudinal EUGR. The EPIs were assigned into longitudinal EUGR group and non-EUGR group and their nutritional support and weight changes were compared. The EPIs were randomly assigned into the training dataset and the validation dataset with a ratio of 7∶3. Univariate Cox regression analysis and multiple regression analysis were used in the training dataset to select the independent predictive factors. The best-fitting Nomogram model predicting longitudinal EUGR was established based on Akaike Information Criterion. The model was evaluated for discrimination efficacy, calibration and clinical decision curve analysis.Results:A total of 436 EPIs were included in this study, with a mean gestational age of (26.9±0.9) weeks and a birth weight of (989±171) g. The incidence of longitudinal EUGR was 82.3%(359/436). Seven variables (birth weight Z-score, weight loss, weight growth velocity, the proportion of breast milk ≥75% within 3 d before discharge, invasive mechanical ventilation ≥7 d, maternal antenatal corticosteroids use and bronchopulmonary dysplasia) were selected to establish the prediction model. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the training dataset and the validation dataset were 0.870 (95% CI 0.820-0.920) and 0.879 (95% CI 0.815-0.942), suggesting good discrimination efficacy. The calibration curve indicated a good fit of the model ( P>0.05). The decision curve analysis showed positive net benefits at all thresholds. Conclusions:Currently, EPIs have a high incidence of longitudinal EUGR. The prediction model is helpful for early identification and intervention for EPIs with higher risks of longitudinal EUGR. It is necessary to expand the sample size and conduct prospective studies to optimize and validate the prediction model in the future.
6.The effects of exercise preconditioning on angiogenesis and protein expression after cerebral ischemia and reperfusion
Lu ZHOU ; Liya TANG ; Qiong JIANG ; Meiyan HE ; Xiaoying SUN ; Qirui QU ; Xiqin YI ; Kun AI
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(1):1-6
Objective:To observe any effect of exercise preconditioning on the levels of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the brain tissue of rats after induced cerebral ischemia and reperfusion, and how it might promote angiogenesis.Methods:Thirty-six male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a sham-operation group, a model group and an exercise preconditioning group, each of 12. After adaptive running training for 3 days, the exercise preconditioning group ran daily for 30 minutes at 15m/min for 14 days, while the other two groups did not exercise. Middle cerebral artery occlusion and reperfusion were then induced in the model and exercise preconditioning groups using the modified Zea-Longa suture method. Rats in the sham-operation group were only cut open to expose the right carotid artery. Right after the modeling, and again 24 hours later neurological deficit was evaluated using the Zea-Longa score and modified neurological severity scoring (mNSS). Infarct sizes were measured using 2, 3, 5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride staining. Any morphological changes were noted using hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, and the expression of CD31 protein, hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and vascular endothelial growth factor in the ischemic cerebral cortex were quantified immunohistochemically.Results:Right after the modelling, compared with the sham-operation group, the average Zea-Longa scores of the model and exercise groups had increased significantly, but were not significantly different from each other. Twenty-four hours later the average Zea-Longa score, mNSS score and relative cerebral infarction area of the model group had increased significantly compared with the sham-operation group, while the exercise preconditioning group′s averages had decreased significantly. The HE staining showed that compared with the sham-operation group, pathological changes such as loose tissue, reduced number of nerve cells, nucleolysis, and vacuolization of the cerebral cortex on the ischemic side were found in the model group. Compared with the model group, the pathological changes in the exercise preconditioning group were less serious. The levels of CD31 protein, HIF-1α and VEGF in the ischemic cerebral cortexes of the model group had by then increased significantly. But compared with the model group, those levels had increased more in the exercise preconditioning group.Conclusion:Exercise preconditioning can effectively promote angiogenesis after cerebral ischemia and reduce chronic injury. That may be related to the activation of the HIF-1α and/or VEGF signaling pathways.
7.Analysis of the Spot vision screener for abnormal refractive outcomes in infants aged 6 to 48 months
Yongqiang ZHANG ; Yonggui AI ; Xiaohui LIU ; Xiaoying YANG ; Jiao HE
International Eye Science 2024;24(7):1162-1164
AIM: To analyze the abnormal refractive status of infants and young children aged 6 to 48 months, and to provide basis for the correction of ametropia and the early prevention and treatment of amblyopia.METHODS: Infants and young children aged 6 to 48 months were examined for refraction by Spot vision screener for natural optometry. Clinical data of infants and young children with refractive abnormalities were collected, Ciliary muscle paralysis agent was used for retinoscopy and optometry, and the results were statistically analyzed.RESULTS: A total of 168 cases(336 eyes)with abnormal Spot refractive outcomes were collected, with a high proportion of hyperopia and astigmatism abnormalities, 38.4% and 28.6%, respectively, while the proportion of myopia was low(12.2%). There were 90 cases of anisometropia(≥1.00 D), among which 41 cases(45.6%)were astigmatic anisometropia, 33 cases(36.7%)were hyperopic anisometropia, and 16 cases(17.8%)were myopic anisometropia, accounting for the least proportion. A total of 109 infants and young children with Spot refractive abnormalities completed ciliary muscle paralysis retinal optometry. The analysis of the difference and correlation between Spot diopter and post ciliary muscle paralysis optometry results showed that the difference in astigmatism was 0.34±0.64 D(P<0.001), the difference in hyperopia was -2.10±1.27 D(P<0.001), and the difference in myopia was -0.43±0.91 D(P=0.023). Although there was a statistical difference between the two results, astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia were highly positively correlated, respectively(r=0.694, 0.762, 0.909).CONCLUSION: The main refractive abnormalities in infants and young children aged 6 to 48 months are astigmatism, hyperopia, and anisometropia, with fewer abnormalities in myopia. For screening abnormalities, further ciliary muscle paralysis agent retinoscopy and optometry should be performed, and glasses correction should be given to effectively prevent refractive amblyopia in infants and young children.
8.Establishment of UPLC characteristic chromatogram of Pulsatilla chinensis and its application in origin differentiation and counterfeit identification
Guangming HE ; Rui LUO ; Heping ZENG ; Xiaoying LU ; Xiaolong YANG ; Weisheng LYU ; Yueyi LIANG ; Zhenyu LI ; Dongmei SUN ; Xiangdong CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(6):743-749
Objective:To establish ultra performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) characteristic chromatogram of Pulsatilla chinensis; To provide reference for the origin identification and quality control of Pulsatilla chinensis. Methods:UPLC Method was adopted. The determination was performed on a column of Agilent SB C18 (2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.8 μm) . The mobile phase was acetonitrile-methanol (2:1) -0.1% phosphoric acid solution by fradient elution at a flow rate of 0.30ml/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃. The detection wavelength was 215 nm. The injection volume was 2 μl. The common counterfeit products and medicinal herbs of Pulsatilla chinensis from different areas were evaluated by comparison of characteristic chromatogram, principal component analysis (PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA). Results:There were 9 characteristic peaks in the characteristic chromatogram of Pulsatilla chinensis, and 8 common peaks were identified by high resolution mass spectrometry and comparison of reference materials. Through PCA analysis, it was possible to clearly distinguish the medicinal herbs of Pulsatilla chinensis from different areas. Combined with OPLS-DA analysis, it was found that peak 2, peak 3, peak 6 were the main markers of Pulsatilla chinensis from different producing areas. Conclusion:The established method has good specificity, repeatability and durability, and it can effectively distinguish the common counterfeits of Pulsatilla chinensis, and provide the basis of quality control and selection of origin for Pulsatilla chinensis.
9.Study on UPLC fingerprint of Mume flos at different flowering stages based on chemometrics analysis
Shuang HUANG ; Yueyi LIANG ; Jie YANG ; Weisheng LYU ; Xiaoying LU ; Guangming HE ; Zhipeng CHEN ; Xuxuan HOU ; Tianrui XIA ; Zhenyu LI ; Congyou DENG ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Dongmei SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(7):898-904
Objective:To establish the ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) fingerprints of Mume flos at different flowering stages; To provide reference for the quality research of Mume flos.Methods:The fingerprints of Mume flos were established by UPLC method, and the common peaks were identified by high performance liquid chromatography high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-MS). Chemometrics analysis was carried out with the fingerprints' common peak area of plum blossom at different flowering stages as a variable. Semiquantitative analysis of changes in flavonoids and phenolic acids in Mume flos at different flowering stages was conduct using peak area calculation method.Results:Totally 31 common peaks were identified in the fingerprints of plum blossom medicinal materials at different flowering stages and 9 components were identified. Clustering analysis (HCA) and principal component analysis (PCA) both classified plum blossom medicinal herbs at different flowering stages into three categories. Among them, there were significant differences between the groups at the bud stage, blooming period, and final flowering period, while the differences between the groups at blooming period and final flowering period were relatively small. The orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) screened 16 different components with VIP>1.0. The contents of phenolic acids in different flowering stages were as follows: bud stage>blooming period>final flowering period, while the contents of flavonoids were as follows: blooming period>final flowering period>bud stage.Conclusions:This method is simple and reliable, and can provide reference for the quality evaluation of plum blossom medicinal materials at different flowering stages.
10.Sinicization and reliability and validity test of Questionnaire Assessing the Childbirth Experience
Linqian HE ; Xixi LI ; Xiaoying ZHONG ; Xiujing GUO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(22):1718-1726
Objective:To translate the English version of the Questionnaire Assessing the Childbirth Experience (QACE) into Chinese and test its reliability and validity, enriching the evaluation tools used for delivery experience in China, providing guidance for medical personnel to evaluate the delivery experience of mothers, and providing reference for improving the delivery experience of mothers in the future.Methods:Based on Beaton ′s cross-cultural debugging guide, the Chinese version of QACE was developed, including correct translation, comprehensive, back translation, expert consultation and pre-test. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire survey was carried out on 235 participants who visited the postpartum clinic in West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University and Mianyang Central Hospital. Results:In 235 participants, aged 20-29 years old with 79 cases, aged 30-39 years old with 152 years old, aged 40-43 years old with 4 cases. The Chinese version of QACE consisted of 4 dimensions (emotional state, relationship with medical staff, first time spent with newborns, and feelings after 1 month postpartum) and 13 items. The Cronbach α coefficient of the scale was 0.812, the Cronbach α coefficient of each dimension was 0.661-0.844, and the broken half reliability was 0.527. The scale level content validity index was 0.95. Four common factors were extracted by exploratory factor analysis, and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 67.682%. Conclusions:The Chinese version of QACE has significant reliability and validity, and can be used to evaluate maternal delivery experiences.

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