1.Effect of hyperuricemia on efficacy of microfracture surgery for talar osteochondral injuries
Xiao AN ; Yonghua CHEN ; Qu CHEN ; Yan CHEN ; Yang LIU ; Xinxin LI ; Hongxia ZHAI ; Yan LIANG ; Yuanqiang LI ; Xingyu XIE
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(15):2301-2307
Objective To compare the difference in the efficacies of arthroscopic microfracture operation for talar osteochondral injuries with hyperuricemia and non-hyperuricemia,and to explore the correlation be-tween blood urate level and efficacy.Methods Fifty-three patients with talar osteochondral lesions meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria from February 2015 to August 2021 were selected as the research subjects and divided into the hyperuricemia group (22 cases) and non-hyperuricemia group (31 cases) according to whether or not the preoperative blood uric acid level exceeding 420 μmol/L.The joint range of motion (ROM),visual analog scale (VAS) score,American Foot and Ankle Surgery Society (AOFAS) score,mag-netic resonance score of cartilage repair tissue (MOCART) score and postoperative satisfaction before and af-ter surgery were compared between the two groups.Results The preoperative blood uric acid level in the hy-peruricemia group was higher than that in non-hyperuricemia group,and the difference was statistically signif-icant[(504.35±86.40)μmol/L vs.(332.56±45.80)μmol/L,P<0.05].The ROM score,VAS score and AOFAS score in postoperative 1 year follow up and last follow up in the two groups were significantly im-proved compared with before operation (P<0.001).The AOFAS scores before operation,in postoperative 1 year and postoperative last follow up in the hyperuricemia group were lower than those in the non-hyperurice-mia group (P<0.05).The VAS scores before operation and postoperative last follow up in the hyperuricemia group were higher than those in the non-hyperuricemia group (P<0.05).The uric acid level was negatively correlated with the postoperative AOFAS score (r2=0.076,P=0.041).The MOCART score in postopera-tive last follow up in the hyperuricemia group was lower than that in the non-hyperuricemia group,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The cartilage defect repair and filling degree and the fusion of repaired tissue with adjacent cartilage had statistical differences between the hyperuricemia group and non-hyperuricemia group (P<0.05).Conclusion Arthroscopic microfracture operation in treating talar osteo-chondral injuries has good clinical effect,the postoperative clinical effect in the patients with complicating hy-peruricemia is lower than that in the patients with non-hyperuricemia and the blood uric acid level is negative-ly correlated with the AOFAS score after microfracture surgery.
2.Effects of heat stress on intestinal tract and cognitive function
Wenlan PAN ; Hongxia LI ; Mengyu CAI ; Yicui QU ; Qicheng ZHOU ; Wenjing SHI ; Hui SHEN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2023;40(11):1341-1346
Heat stress refers to a series of stress reactions such as heat balance disturbance and physiological dysfunction when the body is exposed to the thermal environment for a long time. Studies have found that heat stress can damage intestinal morphology, such as length of intestinal villi, number of goblet cells, and depth of the crypt, affecting the digestion and absorption functions. It also can increase the permeability of the intestinal barrier by damaging the tight junction of the intestinal epithelium, which in turn allows endotoxin and bacteria to enter the blood circulation from the intestinal cavity to cause a systemic inflammatory response. At the same time, heat stress can disrupt the homeostasis of intestinal microbiota, increase pathogenic bacteria, and change downstream metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids. In addition, heat stress can inhibit the occurrence of hippocampal neurons and reduce the number of neurons; decrease the density of synapses; damage important organelles of neurons; induce inflammation of the central nervous system, and then lead to cognitive dysfunction. The brain-gut axis is a two-way signal axis between the intestine and the brain. Intestinal microorganisms and the intestinal barrier can participate in central nervous system regulation, and the brain can change the intestinal homeostatic function and affect the quality of the intestinal barrier through the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis). The interaction plays an essential role in the body's homeostasis. Therefore, this article reviewed current understandings on the impacts of heat stress on the gut and cognitive function, aiming to provide a reference for subsequent research.
3.Effects of interhemispheric multi-target intermittent theta burst stimulation on upper limb function in patients with stroke
Zhigang CAO ; Haixia FENG ; Yabin LI ; Jiali YANG ; Jiao LI ; Hongxia WANG ; Boxuan QU ; Yayun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(5):502-507
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) of the multi-target cerebral cortex after stroke on functional recovery of the upper limb of the hemiplegic side. MethodsFrom November, 2019 to August, 2020, 40 stroke patients in Gansu Provine Hospital Rehabilitation Center were included and randomly divided into single-target stimulation group (n = 20) and multiple-target stimulation group (n = 20). Both groups underwent basic neurorehabilitation drug therapy and conventional rehabilitation exercises. The single-target stimulation group received repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) (iTBS mode) only in the primary motor cortex (M1) of the affected side. The multi-target stimulation group received rTMS (iTBS mode) in the cerebellar cortex of the healthy brain and M1 of the affected side, once a day, six days a week, for four weeks. Before and after treatment, the scores of Fugl-Meyer Assessment-Upper Extremities (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and modified Barthel Index (MBI), and the latency and amplitude of somatosensory-evoked potentials N20 were compared. ResultsNo serious adverse reaction occurred during treatment. After treatment, the scores of FMA-UE, MBI and ARAT, and the amplitude and latency of N20 improved in both groups (|t| > 3.478, |Z| > 2.243, P < 0.05); and the scores of FMA-UE and ARAT, and the amplitude of N20 were better in the multiple-target stimulation group than in the single-target stimulation group (t > 2.939, Z = -2.697, P < 0.01). ConclusionMulti-target stimulation is superior to single-target stimulation for improving upper limb motor function and N20 amplitude in the hemiplegics after stroke.
4.Survey of oral health status and oral health knowledge of women preparing for pregnancy in Shanghai
Wenqi HU ; Ruyu CHEN ; Hongxia QU ; Tingting PAN ; Yijun WANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(4):362-365
ObjectiveTo explore the oral health status and oral health knowledge of women who are preparing for pregnancy in Shanghai so as to provide information on oral health. MethodsThe quota sampling method was adopted for 203 women preparing for pregnancy selected as the survey subjects in December 2019. Their oral health status was checked through oral examinations, and their awareness of oral health knowledge was investigated through questionnaire surveys. ResultsOral examination showed that in 203 women, the caries rate was 70.44%, the periodontal health rate was 4.43%, the dental calculus detection rate was 83.25%, the gingival bleeding detection rate was 59.61%, the shallow periodontal pocket rate was 9.85%, the deep periodontal pocket rate was 0.99%, and the detection rate of impacted teeth was 45.45%. The rate of women who answered all the questions in the questionnaire correctly was 0. ConclusionThe oral health of women preparing for pregnancy needs to be improved, and the level of oral health awareness needs to be raised urgently. The research results will help formulate and implement standardized oral health promotion policies.
5.Efficacy of plasma exchange in the treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in children
Yi MENG ; Yubin WU ; Yefei LEI ; Qiang QU ; Zhihong HAO ; Li YU ; Yao ZHANG ; Ping ZHOU ; Sijia ZHANG ; Xuemei LIU ; Hongxia ZHANG ; Yanyan PAN ; Liqun DONG ; Yuhong TAO ; Lijuan ZHANG ; Jianjiang ZHANG ; Limin JIA ; Junmei LIU ; Cuihua LIU ; Hongjiang LI ; Guangbo LI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2022;29(9):691-695
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of plasma exchange(PE) in the treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in children.Methods:The data from 8 hospitals in China during November 2014 to April 2017 were collected, and the clinical characteristics of PE in children with AHA were analyzed retrospectively.Results:A total of 21 children with AHA were included in the study, including 17 cases from PICU and 4 cases from pediatric kidney ward, with 11 boys and 10 girls, and the median age was 3.64(0.25, 11.10)years old, and median hospital stay was 12(4, 45)days.There were 15 cases(71.4%) with infection, 2 cases(9.5%)with autoimmune diseases, 4 cases(19.0%) with unknown.Consciousness disturbance occurred in 4 patients before replacement and recovered to normal after PE.The volume of blood decreased in two cases(9.5%) and completely relieved.There were 20 cases of anemia (95.2%), 15 cases were normal after PE, and 5 cases were improved.Jaundice occurred in 18 cases (85.7%), 12 cases were normal after PE, 6 cases were improved.Hepatosplenomegaly was found in 11 cases, 10 cases were normal after PE, 1 case was improved.After PE, the hemoglobin and red blood cell count increased, while the total bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, urea nitrogen and lactate dehydrogenase decreased, there were significant differences between pre-and post-replacement ( P<0.05). Only 1 case had allergic reaction, which was improved after symptomatic treatment, and PE was continued.After PE, 2 cases (9.5%) had complete remission, 16 cases (76.2%) had partial remission and 3 cases (14.3%) had been discharged. Conclusion:PE therapy can obviously improve the clinical symptoms and laboratory indexes of children with AHA who have failed to respond to conservative treatment.It can be used as a treatment measure for children with severe AHA and has a good safety.
6.Construction of early warning evaluation index system for high-risk pregnancy during childbirth
Hui FANG ; Jingxuan YANG ; Hua BAI ; Xiaoyu YANG ; Lixia QU ; Ming ZHAO ; Hongxia CUI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(29):3976-3980
Objective:To construct a scientific and reasonable early warning evaluation index system for high-risk pregnancy during childbirth, so as to provide a content framework for the establishment of an information management platform.Methods:Convenience sampling was used to select 15 experts from 2 colleges and universities, 5 ClassⅢ Grade A general hospitals and 2 ClassⅢ Grade A maternal and child health hospitals in Henan Province as the subject of consultation. The early warning evaluation indicators of high-risk pregnancy during childbirth were determined through literature research, group discussion, and Delphi expert consultation method. Convenience sampling method was adopted to select 288 pregnant women admitted to the hospital for delivery from February to April 2020 in a ClassⅢ Grade A hospital in Henan Province as the research object. The early warning evaluation index system for high-risk pregnancy during childbirth was used to evaluate pregnant women.Results:The final early warning evaluation index system for high-risk pregnancy during childbirth included 7 first-level indicators and 27 second-level indicators. The expert authority coefficients of the two rounds of consultation were 0.91 and 0.93, respectively, and the Kendall harmony coefficients were 0.241 and 0.385, respectively ( P<0.001) . The area under the ROC curve predicted by the early warning evaluation index system for high-risk pregnancy during childbirth was> 0.85, and the best cut-off point was 9.98. Conclusions:The constructed early warning evaluation index system for high-risk pregnancy during childbirth has comprehensive content and high reliability, which will help midwives to identify high-risk pregnancy during childbirth.
7.Impact of Valsartan on Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ryanodine Receptor2 in Myocardiocyte of Heart Failure Rabbits
Fuzheng QU ; Xiaolu ZHANG ; Jingwu SUN ; Xianliang LIU ; Dong WANG ; Mengsong SHI ; Xiuhua WANG ; Aiyan QU ; Xinlei LU ; Hongxia ZHOU ; Lin CHENG ; Haofei KANG ; Xiaorui YI ; Jing LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2017;32(4):390-394
Objective: To explore sarcoplasmic reticulum ryanodine receptor2 (RyR 2) expression and calcium releasing function in chronic heart failure (CHF) rabbits and to study the impact of long term valsartan treatment in relevant animals. Methods: HF model was established by volume overloading with pressure overloading in experimental rabbits. 27 rabbits were divided into 3 groups: Sham group, HF group and HF+valsartan group. n=9 in each group and the animals were treated for 7 weeks. Left ventricular structure, hemodynamic parameters, expression and functional changes of myocardiocyte sarcoplasmic reticulum RyR 2 were observed and compared among different groups. Results: Compared with Sham group, HF group had increased left ventricular mess index (LVMI), left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) and decreased left ventricular shortening fraction, LVEF, all P<0.05. Compared with HF group, HF+valsartan group showed decreased LVMI, LVEDP and increased left ventricular shortening fraction, LVEF, all P<0.05. Sarcoplasmic reticulum RyR 2 expression and calcium releasing function were lower in HF group than Sham group, P<0.05; while they were both higher in HF+valsartan group than HF group, P<0.05. Conclusion: Long term application of valsartan could improve the cardiac function which might be related to increased myocardial sarcoplasmic reticulum RyR 2 expression and calcium releasing function in experimental CHF rabbits.
8.Changes of Calcium/Calmodulin-dependent Protein Kinase-II in Myocardium Nucleus and Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Heart Failure Rabbits
Fuzheng QU ; Xiaolu ZHANG ; Jingwu SUN ; Xiuhua WANG ; Aiyan QU ; Xinlei LU ; Hongxia ZHOU ; Lin CHENG ; Haofei KANG ; Xiaorui YI ; Qinghai WANG ; Jing LIU ; Mengsong SHI ; Jing WEI ; Mingzhe ZHANG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(10):1000-1003
Objective: To explore the changes of protein expression and activity of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase-II (CaMK-II) in myocardium nucleus and sarcoplasmic reticulum in experimental rabbits with heart failure (HF).
Methods: A total of 16 rabbits were divided into 2 groups: Sham group and HF group, the HF model was established by volume overload plus pressure overload.n=8 in each group and all animals were treated for 7 weeks. Left ventricular structure, hemodynamic parameters and protein expression and activity of CaMK-II in myocardium nucleus and sarcoplasmic reticulum were examined and compared between 2 groups.
Results: Compared with Sham group, HF group presented increased left ventricular mass index (LVMI) (1.32 ± 0.06) g/kg vs (3.61 ± 0.09) g/kg, LVEDP (-1.50 ± 0.50) mmHg vs (23.00 ± 2.37) mmHg, allP<0.05; while decreased left ventricular shorten fraction (37.83 ± 3.58) % vs (17.38 ± 3.13) % and LVEF (71.92 ± 4.56) % vs (38.50 ± 6.07) %, allP<0.05. The protein expression and activity of CaMK-II were both higher in HF group than Sham group, allP<0.05.
Conclusion: Increased protein expression and activity of CaMK-II in myocardium nucleus and sarcoplasmic reticulum might be one of the mechanisms for HF occurrence in experimental rabbits.
9.Zinc-finger BED domain-containing 3 expression in tissues of various organs in normal C57BL/6J mice and the changes in the ZBED3 expression levels affected by liraglutide in C57BL/6J mice and db/db mice
Hongxia PAN ; Xianshu JIANG ; Wenjuan QU ; Yunsong GUO ; Gangyi YANG ; Ling LI ; Zhiyong LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2014;(8):689-692
Objective To compare zinc-finger BED domain-containing 3 ( ZBED3 ) expression in various tissues of C57BL/6J mice and the effects of liraglutide, glucose, and insulin on the levels of ZBED3 protein expression in C57BL/6J mice and db/db mice. Methods The mRNA level of ZBED3 in various tissues of C57BL/6J mice was measured by realtime PCR. The protein level of ZBED3 was measured by using western blot. Results ZBED3 mRNA levels were detected in muscle, spleen, kidney, brain, heart, lung, and liver of C57BL/6J mice, yielding the highest expression in muscle. Additionally, The liver ZBED3 levels were higher in db/db mice compared with C57BL/6J mice (P<0. 01). Furthermore, the protein expression of ZBED3 was significantly increased in liver tissues of db/db mice treated with high concentrations of liraglutide, glucose or insulin(P<0. 05), however, the expression of ZBED3 only responded to high concentration of glucose in liver tissues of C57BL/6J mice. Conclusion ZBED3 may act as a novel factor in regulating glucose metabolism. The expression of ZBED3 can be regulated by liraglutide, glucose, and insulin. Thus, ZBED3 may play an important role in conditioning of hyperglycemia.
10.Difference of AMI and coronary artery lesion between Uygur nationality and Han nationality in Xinjiang Dushanzi
Shuqiu QU ; Jianjun BAI ; Xinli ZHU ; Yukai WANG ; Yumei WANG ; Hongxia MIAO
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(33):4014-4016
Objective To discuss the clinical characteristics of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and coronary artery lesion fea-tures for Uygur nationality and Han nationality in Xinjiang Dushanzi area .Methods The AMI patients during hospitalization from January 2005 to January 2012 were divide into two groups ,Group A(Uygur nationality ,n=40) and Group B(Han nationality ,n=130) ,and compared the aspects of risk factors ,morbidity situation and electrocardiogram changes etc ,carried out the coronary an-glography and analyzed the coronary artery lesion features of patients in two groups .Results The two groups of patients are male-dominated ,the AMI incidence of Uygur patients was higher than Han nationality before 60 years old(P<0 .01);More morbidities of Uygur nationality were related with the alcohol drinking (32 .5% ) ,mood disorders (40 .0% ) ,diabetes (52 .5% ) and hyperlipi-demia(72 .5% )(P<0 .01) ,and mainly coronary artery lesions were three blood vessels (P< 0 .05) .The Han nationality patients with high blood pressure have more proportion (P<0 .05) ,mainly coronary artery lesions were single blood vessel (P<0 .05) .No significant differences were observed after comparing the location of infarction and related infarction blood vessels of patients in two groups .Conclusion The onset age of Uygur AMI patients in Xinjiang Dushanzi area is younger ,and the coronary artery disease is worse .It is necessary to improve the lifestyles and change unhealthy eating habits and to carry out the active intervention in early stage .

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