1.Development of five grading standards and visual assessment tools for the elderly disability with dementia and its reliability and validity testing
Cheng CHEN ; Xin JIAO ; Yixiu WANG ; Qin ZHANG ; Xiang LU ; Wenwen LI ; Zhongli JIANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(5):616-622
Objective:To establish Chinese grading standards for elderly disability and dementia, in accordance with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health(ICF)items, and to develop visual assessment tools that can be easily understood by patients, family members, and health workers.The aim is to verify the reliability and validity of these tools.Methods:In this study, we established five categories of elderly disability classification, along with corresponding ICF items and visual evaluation tools.The appropriateness and compatibility of the tools were assessed using questionnaires, which included illustrations, GIF dynamic pictures, and ICF items.Correlation analysis was conducted to screen the items, and the validity of the visual evaluation tools was determined through a picture-text matching validity test.Reliability was evaluated using internal consistency or test-retest reliability, and validity was assessed through content validity.Results:Each grade of disability was initially divided into five levels.However, after expert consultations and classification revision, each level was ultimately simplified into four levels with clearer descriptions.The Pearson correlation coefficients between all items and the total scores of each part were found to exceed 0.3, and the difference was statistically significant(all P<0.05).The average and mode of the illustrations and GIF dynamic pictures, when matched with related descriptions, were both above 3, with consistency rates surpassing 50%.Statistical differences were observed in eight items between the two visual assessment tools.The Cronbach's α coefficients, which reflect internal consistency, were all above 0.60.The intra-group correlation coefficients, which indicate test-retest reliability, were all greater than 0.70.The content validity index of the questionnaire at the overall level was above 0.90, while the item-level content validity index was more than 0.78. Conclusions:The Chinese grading standards for elderly disability and dementia, which are aligned with the ICF, have been preliminarily established.Visual assessment tools have also been developed, which demonstrate good reliability and validity.Among the two visual assessment tools, GIF dynamic pictures were found to be more popular and easier to understand.
2.Impact of adjuvant transcatheter arterial chemoembolization with anti-tumor drug for prevention early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma patients with microvascular invasion after radical hepatectomy
Peng LIU ; Yuwei XIE ; Luxun ZHANG ; Xiangyu XU ; Yixiu WANG ; Jinyu PEI ; Bin TAN ; Cong WANG ; Kui LIU ; Kun LI ; Jinzhong PANG ; Jingyu CAO
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2021;27(9):652-657
Objective:To study combined adjuvant transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) with anti-tumor drug treatment on early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence in patients with microvascular invasion (MVI) after partial hepatectomy with curative intent.Methods:The clinical and pathological data of 169 patients with HCC who underwent partial hepatectomy with curative intent from January 2015 to December 2018 at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University were retrospectively analyzed. MVI was diagnosed by postoperative histopathology. There were 147 males and 22 females, with the median age 56 years(ranged 32-79 years). The patients were divided into surgery group ( n=62, patients who did not receive adjuvant therapy), TACE group ( n=42, patients who only received TACE) and combined group ( n=65, patients who received TACE with anti-tumor drug) according to the therapies after resection. Patients in each group were further divided into grade M1 (mild) and grade M2 (severe) subgroups according to the severity of MVI. All patients were followed-up for observing tumor recurrence. The relapse-free survival in the three groups were compared using the Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test was used to compare the tumor-free survival rates. Results:The tumor-free survival rates of 169 patients at 1 and 2 years after operation were 59.2% and 40.8%. The tumor-free survival rates at 1 and 2 years after operation were 45.2% and 25.8% in surgery group, 61.9% and 40.5% in TACE group, 70.8% and 52.3% in combined group respectively. The differences among the three groups were significant: TACE group was better than surgery group, and combined group was better than TACE group, combined group was better than surgery group (all P<0.05). In TACE group and combined group, tumor-free survival rates of M1patients better than M2 patients, and the difference was significant ( P<0.05). Among M1 patients and M2 patients, tumor-free survival rates of combined group patients were better than surgery group and TACE group, the difference was significant (all P<0.05). The cumulative tumor-free survival rate was not significantly affected by different antineoplastic agents. Conclusion:Adjuvant TACE reduced the early recurrence rate of HCC patients with MVI. Adjuvant TACE combined with anti-tumor drug further reduced early tumor recurrence.
3.Correlation and regression analysis of fetal facial angles at 11-38 weeks of pregnancy with gestational age
Xining WU ; Hua MENG ; Yunshu OUYANG ; Xiao YANG ; Yixiu ZHANG ; Qing DAI ; Zhonghui XU ; Jia LU ; Meng YANG ; Yuxin JIANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(4):307-312
Objective To determine the fetal facial angles at 11 -38 weeks of gestation by three‐dimensional ultrasound ( 3DUS) and analyze the correlation between facial angles and gestational age( GA ) . Methods From 2013 April to 2014 February ,439 singleton fetuses ranged 11-38 weeks of gestation were enrolled in this study . T he details of mid‐sagittal plane of facial profile was confirmed with 3DUS . Four facial angels were measured in this plane ,including frontomaxillary facial angle ( FM F ) ,frontonasal angle ( FNA ) ,mandibulomaxillary facial angle( M M F) and maxilla‐nasion‐mandible angle( M NM ) . T he intra‐and interobserver reliability were calculated in first 30 cases ,intra‐class correlation coefficient( ICC) greater than 0 .75 indicated good reliability . Pearson′s correlation coefficient ( r ) ,curve estimation and polynomial regression models were used to evaluate the correlation of the fetal facial angles with GA . Results ICC of the same observer were 0 .968 ,0 .962 ,0 .974 and 0 .988 ,respectively . ICC of different observer were 0 .948 , 0 .905 ,0 .874 and 0 .889 ,respectively . T he fetal facial angles of FM F ,FNA ,M M F and M NM showed correlations with GA ( r = -0 .369 ,0 .447 ,-0 .470 ,0 .386 ; all P =0 .000) . Using GA as the independent variable and the facial angles as the dependent variables , the best fit regressing equation was cubic polynomial :FM F=135 .300-6 .473×GA+0 .235×GA2 -0 .003×GA3 ( R2 =0 .240 , P =0 .000 ) ;FNA=58 .920+7 .452×GA -0 .274×GA2 -0 .003×GA3 ( R2 =0 .297 , P =0 .000 ) ;M M F=132 .329 -5 .337× GA+0 .191× GA2 -0 .002× GA3 ( R2 = 0 .304 , P = 0 .000) ;M NM = -24 .592+ 4 .653× GA -0 .173× GA2 + 0 .002 × GA3 ( R2 = 0 .413 , P = 0 .000 ) . Conclusions The development of fetal facial angles are related to GA . T he growing patterns of fetal facial angles fit with a cubic polynomial function .
4.Application of ultrasound medical imaging workstation in quality control of ultrasonic reports issued by resident doctors
Xining WU ; Yunshu OUYANG ; Hua MENG ; Yuxin JIANG ; Jianchu LI ; Hongyan WANG ; Yixiu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2019;16(5):360-363
Objective To explore the application value of ultrasound medical imaging workstation in quality control of ultrasound reports issued by resident doctors.Methods The pancreatic ultrasound reports of outpatients provided by resident doctors with 6 months and 12 months of training were derived from the ultrasound medical imaging workstation as 6-month group (G6M) and 12-month group (G12M),respectively.There were 1582 ultrasound reports in the G6M,including 420 for males and 962 for females,with 1318 for patients < 65 years old and 264 for patients ≥ 65 years old.There were 2723 ultrasound reports in the G12M,including for 760 males and 1963 for females,with 2323 for patients < 65 years old and 400 for patients ≥ 65 years old.Frequency of"unclear tail of the pancreas" in the report,standard image,and body markers were recorded.The chi-square test was used to compare patient gender,age,and the quality of resident reports between the two groups.Results The chi-square test showed that there was no significant difference in sex or age composition between the two groups (all P > 0.05).The number of cases of"unclear tail of the pancreas" reported in the G6M and G12M was 554 (35.02%) and 734 (26.96%),respectively,and there was a statistical difference between the two groups (x2=31.029,P < 0.001).In the reports with "unclear tail of the pancreas",the number of reports with "no map" was 8 (1.44%) and 14 (1.91%) in the G6M and G12M,respectively,and there was no significant difference between the two groups (P > 0.05).As to "map without marker" and "map with marker",there were 337 (60.83%) vs 209 (37.73%) and 308 (41.96%) vs 412 (56.13%) in the G6M and G12M,respectively,and the chi-square test showed that there were significant differences between the two groups (x2=44.960 and 42.834,all P < 0.001).Conclusion Ultrasound medical imaging workstation can be used for periodic spot check,evaluation,and feedback of resident reports,which has a positive role in promoting the quality control of ultrasound reports.
5.Study on Sulfated Modification and Anti-psoriasis Activity of Polysaccharide from Dictamnus dasycarpus
Kai ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Lihong WANG ; Yixiu ZHANG ; Yuliang WANG ; Tongchao ZHAO ; Hong ZHAO ; Ruirui WANG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(8):1049-1056
OBJECTIVE: To conduct sulfated modification of polysaccharide from Dictamnus dasycarpus (DDP-Ⅲ), and to compare structure characteristics and anti-psoriasis activity of DDP-Ⅲ before and after sulfated modification. METHODS: DDP-Ⅲ was separated and purified with DEAE-52 anion exchange cellulose column and Sephadex G-100 column. After derived with 1-phenyl-3-methyl-5-pyrazolone, HPLC was used to determine the composition of its monosaccharide. SDDP-Ⅲ was synthesized using esterification reagent (anhydrous pyridine+chlorosulfonic acid) to modify DDP-Ⅲ. The degree of sulfate substitution was determined by barium chloride-gelatin turbidimetric method. The structures were compared by IR, Raman spectrum and SEM before and after modification. The male ICR mice were randomly divided into normal group, model group, positive group (tripterygium glycosides, 20 mg/kg) and DDP-Ⅲ/SDDP-Ⅲ low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (56, 112, 224 mg/kg). Except that normal group was given vaseline for external use, and other groups were given Imiquimod cream for external use to induce psoriasis model. At the same time, administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically 0.4 mL, and both normal group and model group were given constant volume of water intragastrically, once a day, for consecutive 14 d. Two hours after last medication, the serum contents of IL-17 and IL-23 were determined by ELISA. The skin scales near the tail were observed by HE staining, and the number of scales with granular layer was recorded. RESULTS: DDP-Ⅲ was composed of mannose, rhamnose, glucuronic acid, galacturonic acid and glucose. The degree of sulfate substitution was 0.65 for SDDP-Ⅲ. IR and Raman spectrum showed that the characteristic absorption peaks of sulfate radical group appeared near 1 255 cm-1 and 823 cm-1, 1 240 cm-1 and 815 cm-1 for SDDP-Ⅲ, except for same characteristic absorption peak as DDP-Ⅲ. SEM analysis showed that DDP-Ⅲ was flaky, smooth and tightly arranged; SDDP-Ⅲ was massive or granular with porous structure and loose arrangement. Animal experiment showed that compared with normal group, the epidermis of skin lesion was significantly thickened and the granular layer was significantly reduced; serum contents of IL-17 and IL-23 were increased significantly, while the number of scales with granular layer was decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with model group, above symptoms of administration groups were improved to different extent, and serum contents of IL-17 and IL-23 in positive group, DDP-Ⅲ high-dose groups, SDDP-Ⅲ medium-dose and high-dose groups were decreased significantly; the number of scales with granular layer was increased significantly, and above indexes of SDDP-Ⅲ medium-dose and high-dose groups were significantly better than corresponding DDP-Ⅲ group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: DDP-Ⅲ contains five monosaccharide components such as mannose, etc. Both DDP-Ⅲ and SDDP-Ⅲ possess anti- psoriasis effects, and SDDP-Ⅲ exhibits stronger anti-psoriasis effect than DDP-Ⅲ. Its mechanism may be associated with inhibiting IL-23/IL-17 signaling pathway.
6. Prenatal ultrasonic diagnosis and outcome of congenital dacryocystocele
Yixiu ZHANG ; Yuansheng WANG ; Qunni LAMU ; Hua MENG ; Qing DAI ; Zhonghui XU ; Jia LU ; Yunshu OUYANG ; Xining WU ; Yuxin JIANG ; Ji DE ; Yuzhen NIMA
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2018;27(6):520-523
Objective:
To explore the value of prenatal ultrasound in diagnosis of congenital dacryocystocele.
Methods:
The ultrasonographic features of 16 fetuses with congenital dacryocystocele were retrospectively reviewed and the outcome of pregnancy were followed up.
Results:
The median gestational week detected with prenatal ultrasound was 30.29 weeks, the mean diameter was (8.96±1.96)mm. Congenital dacryocystoceles were unilateral in 12 fetuses and bilateral in 4 fetuses, 10 were female and 6 were male. The typical ultrasonic feature was anechoic cystic mass with clear boundary in relation to the medial and inferior aspects of the fetal orbit. The dacryocystocele resolved spontaneously prenatally in 5 fetuses, resolved spontaneously after delivery in 10 fetuses. One fetus died in caesarean section due to complete placenta previa.
Conclusions
Congenital dacryocystitis has its characteristic ultrasonographic features, and most cases can disappear naturally in prenatal or early newborns.
7.Prenatal Sonographic Diagnosis and Systematic Evaluation of Cardiac Rhabdomyoma
Yunshu OUYANG ; Yixiu ZHANG ; Hua MENG ; Xining WU ; Yuxin JIANG ; Qing DAI ; Qingwei QI ; Dachun ZHAO
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2018;40(1):72-77
Objective To investigate the sonographic diagnosis and genetic counseling of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma.Methods Four cases of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma diagnosed at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from August 2016 to January 2017 were enrolled in this retrospective study.The results of ultrasound,other image modalities,genetic testing,and pregnancy outcomes were analyzed.Results In all fetuses echogenic solid masses were observed in the ventricles,which were single in 2 cases and multiple in the other two cases.In two fetuses no extracardiac anomalies were identified,and in another two tuberous sclerosis was diagnosed based on the clinical features including renal cyst in one case and intracranial tubers on ultrasound and MRI in another case.There was negative family history for genetic diseases in all cases except one.After counseling,all parents opted for pregnancy termination.Autopsy was performed in 3 cases,in whom characteristic cardiac rhabdomyomas were found in left ventricle.Microscopic examination of one case showed cysts arising from tubules in both kidneys.In another case mutilple tubers were observed on the trunk.Conclusions Cardiac rhabdomyomas are characteristic on prenatal ultrasound.Targeted screening based on ultrasound and family history are helpful for the early diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis.Genetic testing should be considered in suspected cases.
8.Preliminary study on the application of prenatal ultrasound for fetal facial profile line
Xining WU ; Hua MENG ; Yuxin JIANG ; Yunshu OUYANG ; Yixiu ZHANG ; Xiao YANG ; Jia LU ; Zhonghui XU ; Meng YANG ; Qing DAI
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2017;14(11):829-833
Objective To evaluate the fetal profile (FP) line with two-dimensional and three dimensional ultrasound, to explore the changes of fetal facial profile with gestational age,and to analyze the manifestation of FP line for abnormal chromosomal fetuses. Methods FP line, which was defined as the line that passes through the anterior border of mandible and the nasion, was test on the facial mid-sagittal plane. Firstly, from April 2013 to January 2014, FP line was analyzed in 439 normal fetuses of Peking Union Medical College Hospital at 11-38 weeks of gestation. According to the relationship between FP line and fetal frontal bone,it was divided into three types: the FP line passed anteriorly, across or posteriorly to the frontal bone, respectively. When the FP line passed posteriorly to the frontal bone, the distance (F distance) between the FP line with the frontal bone was measured. Secondly, 26 pathological fetuses (21 trisomy 21 fetuses with 13-33 weeks' gestation and 5 trisomy 18 fetuses with 21-31 weeks' gestation) were analyzed respectively. Results No cases with a FP line passed anteriorly to the frontal bone were found in all of normal fetuses. Most commonly seen was that FP line passed across to the frontal bone (92.26%). The FP line passed posteriorly to the frontal bone in up to 7.74%, and the mean F distance was 0.24 cm (range, 0.10-0.51 cm). In 21 fetuses of trisomy 21, 14 cases showed the FP line passed across to frontal bone, and 4 cases showed the FP line passed posteriorly frontal bone with the F distance from 0.23 cm to 0.55 cm. Three cases with sloping forehead with FP line passed anteriroly to frontal bone. As to 5 cases of trisomy 18, 2 cases showed FP line passed across to frontal bone, and 3 cases with micrognathia had FP line passed anteriroly to frontal bone. Conclusions No cases with a FP line passed anteriorly to the frontal bone were found in normal fetuses. The FP line, as a reference line for forehead and mandible abnormality, may be a useful tool to detect second trimester profile abnormalities such as sloping forehead and retrognathia.
9.Pathogenesis differentiation and treatments of gouty nephropathy
Xiangwei ZHANG ; Hongfang LIU ; Jiyuan HU ; Yixiu HU ; Qian NAN ; Huidi XIE
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;40(9):790-792
The obstruction of kidney collaterals by turbid and blood stasis is a characteristic pathogenesis of gouty nephropathy,which runs throughout the whole process of the disease.The pathogenesis of disease of gouty nephropathy is different from that of other chronic kidney diseases,determines the occurrence and development direction of patterns and symptoms,and is the common pathogenesis behind different patterns.The pathogenesis of pattern is the main body of pattern differentiation and treatment of gouty nephropathy,damp-heat obstruction and spleen-kidney deficiency and is the pathogenesis base of same treatment for different diseases.The pathogenesis of symptoms is a direct pathogenesis induced by symptoms.In treatment of gouty nephropathy,symptomatic treatment can improve the therapeutic effects based on disease and pattern differentiations.
10.Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Therapy for Patient with Interstitial Lung Disease Induced by Erlotinib
Yixiu LI ; Yan LOU ; Xinjing ZHANG ; Aizhen XIONG
China Pharmacy 2016;27(17):2431-2432,2433
OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of clinical pharmacists in therapy for patient with interstitial lung disease (ILD) induced by erlotinib. METHODS:Clinical pharmacists participated in the therapy for ILD in a patient receiving erlotinib target treat-ment after thoracic vertebra and lumbar radiation,analyzed the cause of ILD and suggested to stop taking imipenem and cilastatin sodium,fluconazol and erlotinib according to lab indexes and patient’s symptom;took prednisone 30 mg,po,qd,for anti-inflam-mation instead of methylprednisolone;adjusted the dose of prednisone to 40 mg/d,and additionally took Carbocisteine oral solution 10 ml,tid,for improving respiratory symptom;panipenem betamipron 1 g,ivgtt,bid,instead of piperacillin sodium and sulbactam sodium. RESULTS:Physicians adopted the suggestions of clinical pharmacists,and the symptom of anhelation and double pneumo-nia recovered;discharged medication plan was erlotinib 150 mg,po,qd. CONCLUSIONS:The patient with radiation history easily suffers from ILD when using erlotinib,and should use erlotinib carefully in the clinic. Clinical pharmacists participated in drug ther-apy and promote safe and rational use of drugs in the clinic.

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