1.Correlation of sleep problems with emotional and behavioral problems among children with cerebral palsy
YANG Jiewen, HUANG Shaoyi, HUANG Shan, DENG Haorong, KANG Tao, CHEN Yajun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(2):181-185
Objective:
To investigate the correlation of emotional and behavioral problems with sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy, so as to provide reference for intervention of emotional and behavioral problems in children.
Methods:
A cross sectional survey was conducted, and 402 children aged 6-18 with cerebral palsy who were adopted by social welfare institutions in Guangzhou City from January 2023 to January 2024 were selected to investigate their full time nurses. The Parents Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to assess the emotional and behavioral problems of children with cerebral palsy, and the Children s Sleep Habits Questionnaire (CSHQ) was used to assess sleep problems. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the sleep problem of children with cerebral palsy and the emotional and behavioral problems.
Results:
The prevalence of emotional and behavioral difficulties among children with cerebral palsy was 15.7%. The median sleep problem score of children with emotional and behavioral problems [37.0(36.0, 41.0)] was significantly higher than that of children without emotional and behavioral [35.0(34.0, 36.0)] ( Z =-5.74, P <0.01). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that after adjusting covariables such as age, gender, cerebral palsy classification, language retardation, visual impairment and epilepsy, the total sleep problem score of children with cerebral palsy was positively correlated with the total difficulty score ( β= 0.28, 95%CI =0.17-0.34, P <0.05).
Conclusions
Sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy are associated with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Understanding of the management of sleep problems in children with cerebral palsy should be enhanced to reduce the incidence of emotional and behavioral problems in children with cerebral palsy.
2.Continuous lumbar drainage improves prognosis in patients with acute hydrocephalus after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Tangmin WEN ; Jun SU ; Jiahe TAN ; Yuanjun XIN ; Xudong CHE ; Yidan LIANG ; Jiewen DENG ; Xiaolin YANG ; Zhaohui HE
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(4):384-390
Objective To analyze the influence of drainage volume on prognosis of acute hydrocephalus(AHC)after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage(aSAH)by continuous lumbar drainage.Methods A retrospective trial was conducted on 82 AHC patients after aSAH admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between January 2017 and January 2022.In 6 months after discharge,modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score was used to evaluate the prognostic outcomes.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed on demographic factors,severity of subarachnoid hemorrhage(SAH)at admission,medical history,cerebral vasospasm,and lumbar drainage data.Then a nomogram prediction model was constructed.Results Univariate analysis found that World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies(WFNS)score,Hunt-Hess grade,modified Fisher grade,time for continuous lumbar drainage,shunt dependence,cerebral vasospasm,and drainage volume were factors affecting the prognosis of the patients.Then logistic regression analysis revealed that high WFNS score(OR:3.25,95%CI:1.11~9.48),high modified Fisher grade(OR:3.66,95%CI:1.08~12.35),shunt dependence(OR:15.56,95%CI:1.22~198.57),and cerebral vasospasm(OR:22.24,95%CI:3.08~160.68)were independent predictors for mRS score,while volume of continuous lumbar drainage(OR:0.57,95%CI:0.40~0.82)was an independent protective factor.ROC curve analysis indicated a good predictive performance of the model(AUC=0.898,95%CI:0.935~0.861).Internal validation through Bootstrap method demonstrated excellent discriminatory ability of the model(C-index=0.950,95%CI:0.904~0.996;adjusted C-index:0.934).Conclusion Increased volume of lumbar drainage is an independent protective factor for poor prognosis following aSAH and can improve the prognosis of SAH patients.
3.Investigation of a Mycoplasma pneumoniae outbreak in a welfare institution
Jiaqi XIAO ; Jingyi CHEN ; Liang ZHANG ; Quanquan LIANG ; Jianye HU ; Jiewen YANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(6):540-542
ObjectiveTo carry out an epidemiological analysis on an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection at a welfare institution to provide a theoretical basis for the corresponding prevention and control measures. MethodsUsing the method of field epidemiological investigation, special field treatment was carried out in September 2022. Serum samples from cases and close contacts in the same ward area were collected for detection of nine respiratory tract infection pathogens (Mycoplasma pneumoniae, chlamydia, influenza, human metapneumosis, respiratory syncytial, human boca, parainfluenza type 1‒4 virus, and Middle East respiratory syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus) by immunofluorescence immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody test. ResultsA total of 14 Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases were identified, all of whom were residents of the welfare institution. The first case occurred on September 4, while the last case was reported on September 13. The incidence rate of the fifth ward area where the first case reported was 12.82% (10/78), and it was 3.57% (3/84) in the third ward area and 1.20% (1/83) in the first ward area. There was a significant difference in incidence rates between ward areas (χ2=8.90, P<0.05), but no significant difference was observed in age distribution and length of hospitalization. Thirty-three samples were collected for detection of nine kinds of IgM antibodies against respiratory pathogens. The results showed that the Mycoplasma pneumoniae IgM antibody was weakly positive in the 14 cases. ConclusionBased on the epidemiological history, clinical symptoms and laboratory tests, it was concluded that it was an outbreak of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection within the welfare institution. Welfare institutions should continue to control the occurrence and outbreak of infection through effective routine hygiene, ventilation, and disinfection so as to ensure the health and safety of their clients.
4.Effects of Jianpi Liqi Huashi Prescription on Hepatocellular Damage,Oxidative Stress and Nitrative Stress in Mice with Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Yuanyuan JIN ; Jiewen SHI ; Jianjie CHEN ; Yang CHENG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(4):94-99
Objective To observe the effects of Jianpi Liqi Huashi Prescription on hepatocyte injury,oxidative stress and nitrative stress in mice with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis(NASH);To explore its mechanism in the treatment of NASH.Methods Totally 32 male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into control group,model group and TCM low-and high-dosage groups,with 8 mice in each group.The control group was fed with ordinary diet,and the other groups were fed with high-fat diet,for consecutive 16 weeks.Starting from the 13th week,the control group and model group were given 0.4%CMC-Na solution by intragastric administration and the TCM groups were given corresponding doses of drugs by intragastric administration,respectively.Biochemical instrument was used to detect serum alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)contents,HE staining and oil red O staining were used to detect liver histopathology,triglyceride(TG)content and myeloperoxidase(MPO)activity in liver tissue were detected through test kit.immunofluorescence staining was used to detect positive expression of CD11b in liver tissue,the mRNA expressions of NOX1 and NCF1 were detected by RT-PCR,and the protein expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)and 3-nitrotyrosine(3-NT)in liver tissue were detected by Western blot.Results Compared with the control group,the hepatocytes in the model group showed diffuse steatosis,hepatocyte swelling and inflammatory cell infiltration;a large number of fat droplets were formed by oil red O staining;serum ALT and AST contents significantly increased(P<0.05),the TG content and MPO activity in liver tissue significantly increased(P<0.05);the positive expression of CD11b in liver tissue increased;the mRNA expressions of NOX1 and NCF1 in liver tissue significantly increased(P<0.05);the expressions of iNOS and 3-NT protein in liver tissue significantly increased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the degree of liver steatosis,the level of inflammatory cell infiltration and the number of lipid droplets in TCM groups decreased significantly;serum ALT and AST contents significantly decreased(P<0.05);the TG contents and MPO activity in liver tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05);the positive expression of CD11b in liver tissue decreased;the mRNA expressions of NOX1 and NCF1 in liver tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05);the expression of 3-NT protein in liver tissue significantly decreased(P<0.05);the expression of iNOS protein in liver tissue of mice in TCM high-dosage group significantly decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion Jianpi Liqi Huashi Prescription may relieve liver cell damage,lipid deposition and inflammation in NASH mice by alleviating oxidative stress and nitrative stress in the liver,and play a role in the treatment of NASH.
5.Caring for children with disabilities to promote healthy growth
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(9):1217-1220
Abstract
Children with disabilities face many difficulties and challenges during their growth process, and need comprehensive rehabilitation nursing and care to promote healthy growth. From the perspective of comprehensive rehabilitation services, the editorial discusses the importance of comprehensive rehabilitation services for children with disabilities, and examines the current research status and challenges associated with the provision of such services. The aim of the paper is to explore the provision of comprehensive rehabilitation support for children with disabilities. The findings can serve as a reference for rehabilitation services among children with disabilities, so as to promote healthy growth.
6.Analysis of nutritional status and related factors of school aged children with cerebral palsy in a welfare institution of Guangzhou
CHEN Jingyi, XIAO Jiaqi, GUO Feng, LIANG Quanquan, YANG Jiewen
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(9):1238-1241
Objective:
To under the prevalence of malnutrition and its associated factors in school aged children with cerebral palsy, so as to provide a basis for relevant departments to formulate targeted policies.
Methods:
From July to August 2023, the researchers selected 333 children with cerebral palsy and 960 children with other diseases aged 6-18 years who were residents of a social welfare institution in Guangzhou, China. Their height and weight were measured and a nutritional status analysis was carried out using a cluster sampling method. Multivariate Logistic analysis was performed to analyze the relative factors and malnutrition status of school aged children with cerebral palsy.
Results:
The prevalence of growth retardation among school aged children with cerebral palsy was 74.5%, with rates of stunting, normal nutrition status, and overweight/obesity being 17.7%, 7.2%, and 0.6%, respectively. The results of the univariate analysis revealed statistically significant differences in the detection rate of malnutrition among school aged children with cerebral palsy based on gender, gross motor function classification system (GMFCS) grading, and the presence of swallowing disorders ( χ 2=6.02, 15.23, 32.16, P <0.05). The results of the multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that gender ( OR=0.37, 95%CI =0.15-0.91), dysphagia (OR=4.10, 95%CI =1.39-12.12), and GMFCS classification ( OR=1.45, 95%CI =1.04-3.01) were influencing factors of malnutrition ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
The detection rate of malnutrition among children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in welfare institutions was found to be relatively high, and influenced by various factors. Corresponding nutritional interventions should be developed and implemented based on the risk factors of malnutrition in school aged children with cerebral palsy to improve their nutritional status.
7.Association of cysteine level and bone mineral density among children with cerebral palsy
YANG Jiewen, HUANG Shaoyi, HUANG Shan, DENG Haorong, CHEN Yajun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(11):1638-1643
Objective:
To investigate the association between cysteine level and lumbar spine (LS) bone mineral density (BMD) among children with cerebral palsy, so as to provide a basis for bone health enhancement among children with cerebral palsy.
Methods:
A total of 149 children aged 10-18 with cerebral palsy who were admitted to the G city Social Welfare Institute (Luogang District) from January 2023 to January 2024. Basic demographic characteristics of children with cerebral palsy were extracted from medical records system. Cysteine levels were measured using the enzyme cycling method. LS BMD of the children was determined by specialized rehabilitation physicians using dual energy X ray absorptiometry, and the corrected BMD Z -scores for LS were calculated. Non restrictive cubic splines and segmented multiple linear regression were employed to analyze the correlation between cysteine levels and age specific height Z -scores (HAZ scores) for LS BMD in children with cerebral palsy.
Results:
The median cysteine concentration in children with cerebral palsy was 9.13(8.42, 10.30)μmol/L, with significantly higher levels in spastic type children [9.28(8.53,10.49)μmol/L] compared to non spastic types [8.64(7.89,9.66)μmol/L]( Z=-2.46,P <0.05). The median LS BMD HAZ score was -1.07( -2.10 , -0.16), and the detection rate of decreased bone mass was 29.5%. There was an "L" shaped association between serum homocysteine concentration and LS BMD HAZ score in children with cerebral palsy. When serum homocysteine concentration was below 8.7 μmol/L, a significant negative correlation was observed between LS BMD HAZ score and serum homocysteine concentration ( B=-0.32, 95%CI =-1.06 to -0.15, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The significant negative correlation between cysteine levels and LS BMD in children with cerebral palsy at lower cysteine concentrations, which suggests a potentially higher sensitivity to the influence of homocysteine than healthy children and adolescents, warranting attention even if not reaching the standard of hyperhomocysteinemia.
8.Clinical characteristics and genetic analysis of CYP7B1 gene mutation-associated complex hereditary spastic paraplegia pedigrees
Yuwei ZHANG ; Jiewen ZHANG ; Guiyu LOU ; Bing ZHANG ; Yusheng CHEN ; Wenli MEI ; Na QI ; Xingxing LEI ; Ke YANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(8):881-889
Objective:To analyze the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics of probands in 3 pedigrees of complex hereditary spastic paraplegia type 5 (HSP5) who developed symptoms during childhood, and the genetic diagnostic methods of HSP5 to improve the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of this disease.Methods:The clinical data of 3 HSP5 families admitted to Henan Provincial People′s Hospital from June 2020 to January 2023 were collected. Whole exome sequencing (WES) was performed on the patients to analyze phenotype-related single nucleotide variation (SNV) and small fragment insertion/deletion (INDEL) variation. At the same time, the sequencing data were used to analyze the dynamic mutation regions of specific genes.Results:The probands in the 3 families had complex HSP: the proband in family 1 showed weakness of both lower limbs, urgency of urination and ataxia; the proband in family 2 showed slightly lower intelligence, weakness of both lower limbs, dysarthria, and brain magnetic resonance imaging showed white matter lesions; the proband in family 3 showed muscle weakness, spasm, frequent urination and ataxia of both lower limbs. The sequencing results showed that the CYP7B1 gene c.1171G>T (paternal) and c.1249C>T (maternal) compound heterozygous mutations were found in proband 1 and his younger brother. The CYP7B1 gene c.334C>T (paternal) and c.259+2T>C (maternal) compound heterozygous mutations were found in proband 2 and her younger sister. The CYP7B1 gene c.334C>T (paternal) and c.1082G>A (maternal) compound heterozygous mutations were found in proband 3. And c.1171G>T was a new variant that had not been reported before. Dynamic mutation analysis showed that the numbers of CAG repeats of ATXN1/2/3/6/7/8/12, DRPLA, TBP genes were within the normal range. According to the clinical manifestations and genetic examination results of the children in the 3 pedigrees, the diagnosis of HSP5 was clear. Conclusions:The 3 families in the study all had complex HSP5 caused by compound heterozygous mutations of the CYP7B1 gene. WES can analyze SNV, INDEL and dynamic mutations simultaneously to make the maximum clear diagnosis and can be used as an effective detection method for HSP5.
9.Research progress of obesity and multiple sclerosis
Jiaxin MA ; Mingfang ZHU ; Xiaodi HAO ; Lihua YANG ; Yakun ZHANG ; Qi ZHOU ; Yuan XUE ; Jiewen ZHANG ; Yue HUANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(8):922-927
Sedentary bad habits and unhealthy diets in modern lifestyles have led to an upward trend in the incidence of obesity, and a series of diseases related to obesity have also gradually received attention. Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, and obesity has a common inflammatory component with most chronic diseases. Therefore, this paper reviews the research progress on the relationship between obesity and multiple sclerosis in order to better understand the role of obesity in the management of multiple sclerosis.
10.Multimodal positron-emission tomography-computed tomography manifestations in a case with frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism
Jingyu SHAO ; Chang FU ; Junling XU ; Shuai CHEN ; Hongqi YANG ; Jiewen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(11):1254-1258
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of dementia diseases mainly characterized by progressive mental-behavioral abnormalities, executive dysfunction, and language impairment. A small number of FTD patients also present with movement disorders at certain disease course. Here the clinical and multimodal positron-emission tomography (PET) imaging manifestations in a patient with frontotemporal lobe dementia and parkinsonian syndrome are reported. 18F-fluorodopa PET showed reduced uptake in the head of the caudate nucleus. 18F-AV-45 PET showed negative amyloid deposition. 18F-AV-1451 PET showed tau deposition in the neocortex. The clinical and neuroimaging features support the underlying frontotemporal lobar degeneration-tau pathology.


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