1.Effects of transcranial alternating current stimulation combined with sertraline on cognitive function in patients with depressive disorder
Dan LI ; Zhong XIA ; Wenli ZHU ; Dandan LIANG ; Wenwen MIAO ; Chuanfu SONG
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(3):204-210
BackgroundCognitive function is closely related to an individual's quality of life and social functioning, with approximately 20%~35% of patients with depressive disorder experiencing some degree of cognitive impairment even after clinical symptom remission. Existing evidence suggests that tACS can improve specific cognitive domains, such as memory function, while its effects on other cognitive dimensions, such as executive functioning, attention, and information processing speed, remain unclear. ObjectiveTo explore the effects of tACS on the multidimensional cognitive functions and emotional problems of patients with depressive disorder, thus to provide references for the treatment of depressive disorder. MethodsForty-nine patients with depressive disorder who were hospitalized in the Fourth People's Hospital of Wuhu from November 2022 to October 2024 and met the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorder outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), were selected as study participants. Subjects were randomly divided into study group (n=23) and control group (n=26) based on Microsoft Excel. Both groups received sertraline treatment. The initial dose was 50 mg/day, which gradually titrated upward based on individual variability, drug tolerance, and therapeutic response, with a maintenance dose ranging from 100 to 200 mg/day. In addition, the study group underwent tACS therapy for 4 weeks, with 5 sessions per week, each lasting 20 minutes. The control group received sham stimulation, in which the stimulus was interrupted after the first 30 seconds. At baseline, the 4th week, and the 12th week of treatment, patients were assessed using the Hamilton Depression Scale-17 item (HAMD-17), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), and MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB). ResultsRepeated measures analysis of variance indicated that both the time effect and the time×group interaction effect for HAMD-17 scores were statistically significant between the two groups (F=260.437, 25.309, P<0.01). At week 12 of treatment, the HAMD-17 score in the study group was lower than that in the control group (t=4.236, P<0.01). For HAMA scores, the time effect, group effect, and time×group interaction effect were all statistically significant between the two groups (F=248.082, 4.506, 9.500, P<0.05 or 0.01). At weeks 4 and 12, study group reported lower HAMA scores compared with control group (t=4.580, 2.608, P<0.05 or 0.01). Regarding the MCCB scores for attention/vigilance, verbal learning, and overall composite, the time effect, group effect, and time×group interaction effect were all statistically significant between the two groups (F=70.331, 27.882, 51.679, 5.560, 10.948, 7.860, 8.490, 3.874, 5.025, P<0.05 or 0.01). After intervention, the study group showed significantly higher MCCB scores for attention/vigilance, verbal learning, and overall composite at both week 4 (t=-2.149, -3.530, -2.740, P<0.05) and week 12 (t=-3.534, -3.576, -3.838, P<0.01) when compared to the control group. ConclusionThe combined tACS and sertraline therapy may demonstrate superior efficacy to pharmacotherapy alone in the short term for improving attention/vigilance, verbal learning, overall cognitive function, and anxiety symptoms in patients with depressive disorders. Based on the 12-week outcomes, the combined tACS and sertraline therapy not only sustaine its previously observed advantages in improving cognitive domains and anxiety symptoms, but also demonstrate potentially superior efficacy over monotherapy in alleviating depressive symptoms. [Fund by Clinical Medical Research Transformation Special Project of Anhui Province (number, 202204295107020065)]
2.Community pediatric services under the family physician team model
Wenwen WANG ; Feng XIAO ; Miao WANG ; Daoliang YANG ; Weifeng LU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2024;23(2):176-180
Childhood is an important period for individual health. In order to provide community child health services, Zhoujiaqiao Community Health Service Center of Shanghai Changning District has opened a pediatric clinic since July 2017. Through equipping basic facilities, personnel training, extending service items and service time, allocating resources with cooperative hospitals, optimizing internal system management and other methods, the community pediatric service under the family physician team model has been initially constructed. The article summarizes experiences in the construction and operation of community pediatric services and child health care, to provide reference for the development of a replicable and promotable urban community pediatric service system under the contracted family physician team model.
3.Effects of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in male patients with chronic schizophrenia
Wenwen MIAO ; Wenli ZHU ; Yangying BU ; Wei REN ; Chenyang YU ; Jing CHEN ; Chuanfu SONG
Sichuan Mental Health 2023;36(6):521-526
BackgroundThe schizophrenia is majorly treated with drug and through physical therapy. However, both treatments would lead to adverse reactions, which could affect therapy adherence and treatment efficacy. Previous studies have shown that aerobic exercise can help alleviate cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease and depressive disorder. At present, little research has been done on such alleviation in schizophrenia patients. ObjectiveTo explore the effect of aerobic exercise on cognitive function in male patients with chronic schizophrenia, so as to provide references for relevant treatments. MethodsA total of 76 male patients with chronic schizophrenia hospitalized in the Fourth People's Hospital of Wuhu between December 2022 and April 2023 were selected as the study subjects and, in accordance with random number table, divided into study group (n=36) and control group (n=40). Both groups received conventional drug treatment. On this basis, the study group received a 60-minute aerobic exercise 5 times a week for 8 weeks as intervention. Before and after intervention, assessment of cognitive function was performed by using MATRICS Consensus Cognitive Battery (MCCB) and Stroop Color Word Test (SCWT). ResultAfter intervention, compared with the control group, the study group spent less time on finishing the Trail Making Test and scored higher in both the spatial span test and maze test (Z=-2.070, -2.306, -2.375, P<0.05). Repeated measure ANOVA results showed that the time main effect of Hopkins Verbal Learning Test score was statistically significant in the two groups after intervention (F=39.067, P<0.05). So was the interaction effect between the time and group of the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test and Verbal Fluency Test scores (F=10.092, 9.252, P<0.05). After intervention, the scores of the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test and Verbal Fluency Test in the study group were higher than those in the control group (t=6.689, 4.249, P<0.05). As for the study group itself, the scores were higher than those before intervention (t=23.746, 23.842, P<0.05). After intervention, the numbers of correct reading in color test and word test in the study group were more than those in the control group (Z=-2.358, -2.771, P<0.05). The interaction effect between the time and group of the reaction time in color test, word test and color word interference test were statistically significant in both groups (F=23.383, 19.888, 19.662, P<0.05). After intervention, the reaction time in color test and color word interference test of the study group was shorter than those of the control group (t=4.895, 6.163, P<0.05). As for the study group itself, the reaction time were shorter than before intervention (t=54.318, 42.425, 42.141, P<0.01). ConclusionAerobic exercise may help alleviate the cognitive problems in male patients with chronic schizophrenia in terms of information processing speed, working memory, reasoning/problem solving ability, word learning and memorizing, visual learning and memorizing, and executive function. [Funded by Wuhu Science and Technology Plan Project (number, 2021jc2-3)]
4.Construction and application of neonatal asphyxia risk prediction model in cesarean section
Yiqun MIAO ; Ying WANG ; Ping TENG ; Yang XU ; Aihua WANG ; Yun ZHOU ; Wenwen LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(4):299-305
Objective:To establish a risk prediction model for neonatal asphyxia in cesarean section and test its application effect.Methods:This was a retrospective study. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 2 244 infants (modeling group) who were delivered by cesarean section in Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical University from April 2021 to December 2021. Newborns were divided into asphyxia group ( n=176) and non-asphyxia group ( n=2 068) according to the occurrence of neonatal asphyxia. Logistic regression was used to screen the risk factors of neonatal asphyxia in cesarean section and a line chart model was established to predict the risk. Another 683 neonates were selected as validation group for external validation of the model from January to March in 2022. Results:Five factors including preterm birth, fetal distress, fetal growth restriction, abnormal S/D value of umbilical artery and umbilical cord around the neck were included in the prediction model. The area under ROC curve of the modeling group was 0.902, the Youden index was 0.687, the sensitivity was 0.837, and the specificity was 0.850. Hosmer-lemeshow test showed that χ2=1.79, and P=0.877. In the validation group, the area under ROC curve was 0.823, the Youden index was 0.555, the sensitivity was 0.835, and the specificity was 0.720. It showed that the model had a good fitting effect and identification validity. Conclusions:The risk prediction model has a good clinical application value in the prediction of neonatal asphyxia in cesarean section, and provides reference for obstetricians to take preventive management measures of neonatal asphyxia in time.
5.Experience of caesarean section women participating in skin-to-skin contact: Meta-integration qualitative study
Wenwen LIU ; Yiqun MIAO ; Huimin JIANG ; Shuliang ZHAO ; Yanan LI ; Aihua WANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(6):468-474
Objective:To systematically review qualitative research on maternal participation in skin-to-skin contact experience during cesarean delivery, the promotion of skin-to-skin contact in cesarean section.Methods:We searched databases including the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Ebsco, SinoMed, Wan Fang, CNKI, VIP. All of the qualitative research on the real experience of skin-to-skin contact from the participation of caesarean section women were collected. The search time limit was from the establishment of the databases to May 2022. The JBI Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies from Australia was used to evaluate the methodology quality of the included research, and the meta-aggregation was used to conduct the synthesis.Results:Totally 11 qualified studies were included and integrated into 49 valuable findings. Similar results were summarized into 12 groups, and 4 integrated results were synthesized, including the needs of cesarean section mothers; positive experience after skin-to-skin contact in caesarean section; skin-to-skin contact practice strengthen the role of mothers and promotes breastfeeding; difficulties and challenges of skin-to-skin contact during cesarean section.Conclusions:Skin-to-skin contact positively affects mother and infant delivered by cesarean section. Medical staff need to pay attention to the feelings and needs of cesarean section women participating in skin-to-skin contact, optimize information, environment, and humanistic support, and improve skin-to-skin contact practices. Medical institutions should rationally allocate obstetric resources to alleviate the difficulties faced by skin-to-skin contact practices.
6.Clinical application and safety evaluation of injectable cross-linked sodium hyaluronate isolation gel in radical hypofractionated radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Huimin HOU ; Mingyuan ZHU ; Miao WANG ; Zhengtong LYU ; Jia CHEN ; Lipin LIU ; Yueping LIU ; Sijin ZHONG ; Wenwen ZHANG ; Ping TANG ; Mengjia LIU ; Yong WANG ; Ming LIU ; Qiuzi ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(11):984-989
Objective:To evaluate the safety and feasibility of applying injectable cross-linked sodium hyaluronate isolation gel in radical hypofractionated radiation therapy for prostate cancer.Methods:In this prospective study, patients at Beijing Hospital who were pathologically diagnosed with clinical stage T 1-2N 0M 0 prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma by puncture and underwent radical radiation therapy were included. All patients received ultrasound-guided cross-linked sodium hyaluronate isolation gel injection and image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT). The prescription dose was moderately hypofractionated, with a prescription dose of 60 Gy in 20 fractions for 5 times a week, once daily, which was delivered to 95% of the planning target volume (PTV) of prostate and seminal vesicle. Analyze the prostate rectal spacing (PRS) at the baseline, on the day of injection, during the radiotherapy, 1 month and 3 months after radiotherapy, changes in rectal volume before and after injection, and incidence of rectum-related side effects. The changes in all indexes before and after injection were analyzed by using t-test. Results:A total of 13 patients were enrolled from March 2022 to February 2023. The isolation gel maintained morphologic stability without significant spatial changes during radiotherapy, and the mid-prostate had the best effect, with PRS up to 1 cm. At 3 months after radiotherapy, the isolation gel was seen to decreased in volume with a certain absorptive capacity. The irradiated volume of rectum was decreased significantly in all patients after gel injection, and the mean volumes of rectal V 60 Gy , V 50 Gy , V 30 Gy , and V 20 Gy before and after injection were 1.923% vs. 0.280%, 10.255% vs. 3.172%, 29.602% vs. 18.800%, and 49.452% vs. 40.259% (all P<0.005). The average values (range) of rectal V 60 Gy , V 50 Gy , V 30 Gy , V 20 Gy decreases were 84.9%( 29% - 100%), 69.6%(27%-100%), 36.3%(0%-75%), and 17.8%(0%-50%), respectively. No grade 3-4 side effects occurred in all patients, and there were no common grade 1-2 rectal side effects such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, proctitis and anal pain, etc. Only one patient developed grade 1 constipation during radiotherapy. Conclusion:Injection of Chinese made cross-linked sodium hyaluronate isolation gel can significantly reduce the irradiated volume of rectum and the incidence of rectal toxicities in prostate cancer patients undergoing radical radiotherapy.
7.Promotion effect of TGF-β-Zfp423-ApoD pathway on lip sensory recovery after nerve sacrifice caused by nerve collateral compensation.
Pingchuan MA ; Gaowei ZHANG ; Su CHEN ; Cheng MIAO ; Yubin CAO ; Meng WANG ; Wenwen LIU ; Jiefei SHEN ; Patrick Ming-Kuen TANG ; Yi MEN ; Li YE ; Chunjie LI
International Journal of Oral Science 2023;15(1):23-23
Resection of oral and maxillofacial tumors is often accompanied by the inferior alveolar nerve neurectomy, resulting in abnormal sensation in lower lip. It is generally believed that spontaneous sensory recovery in this nerve injury is difficult. However, during our follow-up, patients with inferior alveolar nerve sacrifice showed different degrees of lower lip sensory recovery. In this study, a prospective cohort study was conducted to demonstrate this phenomenon and analyze the factors influencing sensory recovery. A mental nerve transection model of Thy1-YFP mice and tissue clearing technique were used to explore possible mechanisms in this process. Gene silencing and overexpression experiments were then conducted to detect the changes in cell morphology and molecular markers. In our follow-up, 75% of patients with unilateral inferior alveolar nerve neurectomy had complete sensory recovery of the lower lip 12 months postoperatively. Patients with younger age, malignant tumors, and preservation of ipsilateral buccal and lingual nerves had a shorter recovery time. The buccal nerve collateral sprouting compensation was observed in the lower lip tissue of Thy1-YFP mice. ApoD was demonstrated to be involved in axon growth and peripheral nerve sensory recovery in the animal model. TGF-β inhibited the expression of STAT3 and the transcription of ApoD in Schwann cells through Zfp423. Overall, after sacrificing the inferior alveolar nerve, the collateral compensation of the ipsilateral buccal nerve could innervate the sensation. And this process was regulated by TGF-β-Zfp423-ApoD pathway.
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8.A redox-responsive self-assembling COA-4-arm PEG prodrug nanosystem for dual drug delivery suppresses cancer metastasis and drug resistance by downregulating hsp90 expression.
Yi ZHOU ; Yingling MIAO ; Qiudi HUANG ; Wenwen SHI ; Jiacui XIE ; Jiachang LIN ; Pei HUANG ; Chengfeng YUE ; Yuan QIN ; Xiyong YU ; He WANG ; Linghao QIN ; Jianhai CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(7):3153-3167
Metastasis and resistance are main causes to affect the outcome of the current anticancer therapies. Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) as an ATP-dependent molecular chaperone takes important role in the tumor metastasis and resistance. Targeting Hsp90 and downregulating its expression show promising in inhibiting tumor metastasis and resistance. In this study, a redox-responsive dual-drug nanocarrier was constructed for the effective delivery of a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug PTX, and a COA-modified 4-arm PEG polymer (4PSC) was synthesized. COA, an active component in oleanolic acid that exerts strong antitumor activity by downregulating Hsp90 expression, was used as a structural and functional element to endow 4PSC with redox responsiveness and Hsp90 inhibitory activity. Our results showed that 4PSC/PTX nanomicelles efficiently delivered PTX and COA to tumor locations without inducing systemic toxicity. By blocking the Hsp90 signaling pathway, 4PSC significantly enhanced the antitumor effect of PTX, inhibiting tumor proliferation and invasiveness as well as chemotherapy-induced resistance in vitro. Remarkable results were further confirmed in vivo with two preclinical tumor models. These findings demonstrate that the COA-modified 4PSC drug delivery nanosystem provides a potential platform for enhancing the efficacy of chemotherapies.
9.Research progress on preoperative evaluation of patients undergoing day surgery
Wenxiu QIAN ; Yingying JIANG ; Mindan WANG ; Wenwen YIN ; Yahui GAO ; Songhua MIAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(25):3361-3366
Day surgery, as a new perioperative management model that is safe, efficient, and consumes a small amount of medical resources, has been widely recognized in recent years. With the requirements of China's new healthcare system reform and the promotion of national policies, there is a significant increase in hospitals carrying out day surgery, and they are about to enter a new stage of rapid development. Adequate preoperative evaluation of patients undergoing day surgery is an important link in improving perioperative care during day surgery. This article reviews the importance, location and personnel, methods, timing and content of day surgery preoperative evaluation, and current situation of day evaluation in China, in order to provide reference for clinical workers related to day surgery.
10.A clinical comparative study of axillary mastoscopic mastectomy and traditional areola incision in treatment of gynecomastia
Tao LIN ; Mengsheng CUI ; Junheng BAI ; Haidong ZHAO ; Lifeng MIAO ; Wenwen DONG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2020;14(2):110-114
Objective:To compare the clinical effects of the two methods in surgical treatment of gynecomastia.Methods:The clinical data of 46 patients with gynecomastia were retrospectively analyzed, who received total removal of the glands through mastoscopic assistance (mastoscopic group) or traditional areola incision (traditional group) from Mar. 2017 to Mar. 2018. The two groups were compared in terms of blood loss, the mean operation duration, extubation time, the average hospitalization time, postoperative complications, the total cost and patients’ satisfaction at 6 month after operation. Chi-square test was used to compare the count data between groups, paired t test was used to compare the measurement data between groups, and SPSS18.0 statistical software was used for statistical analysis.Results:The operation was completed in both groups. There were no differences between the two group in age (0.473) , BMI (0.353) , lesion location (0.198) , Simon classification (0.683) , the mean blood loss ( P=0.999) , mean operation duration ( P=0.596) , extubation time ( P=0.755) , the average hospitalization time ( P=0.676) , postoperative complications and ( P=0.370) or the total cost ( P=0.486) . The difference of patients’ satisfaction at 6 month after operation had statistical significance ( P=0.012) . conclusion:Compared with traditional open surgery, mastoscopic surgery for gynecomastia is minimally invasive, beautiful and safe, which can be widely used in clinical practice.

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