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.Influence of nutritional therapy on short-term efficacy of gastric cancer patients with mal-nutrition after radical gastrectomy: a prospective randomised clinical trial
Shanjun TAN ; Mingyue YAN ; Zhige ZHANG ; Xiangyu SUI ; Hao LIU ; Qiulei XI ; Guohao WU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2023;22(11):1337-1342
Objective:To investigate the influence of nutritional therapy on short-term efficacy of gastric cancer patients with malnutrition after radical gastrectomy.Methods:The prospec-tive randomized control study was conducted. The clinicopathological data of patients with malnutri-tion after radical resection of gastric cancer who were admitted to the Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from December 2020 to December 2022 were selected. Based on random number table, all patients were allocated into the nutritional therapy group and the control group. Patients in the nutritional therapy group were given dietary guidance and daily oral nutrition supplements for 90 days after discharge, while patients in the control group were only given the same dietary guidance. Observation indicators: (1) grouping situations of the enrolled patients; (2) follow-up; (3) comparison of nutritional indicators at 90 days after discharge; (4) comparison of inflammation and physical function indicators at 90 days after discharge; (5) comparison of clinical outcome indicators at 90 days after discharge. Measurement data with normal distribution were expressed as Mean± SD, and independent sample t test was used for comparison between groups. Measurement data with skewed distribution were expressed as M(IQR), and non-parameter rank sum test was used for comparison between groups. Count data were expressed as absolute numbers or percentages, and chi-square test was used for comparison between groups. Comparison of ordinal data was conducted using the chi-square test. Results:(1) Grouping situations of the enrolled patients. A total of 187 patients were selected for eligibility. There were 131 males and 56 females, aged (65±12)years. Of the 187 patients, there were 95 patients in the nutritional therapy group and 92 patients in the control group, respectively. The gender (male, female), age, cases with cardiovascular complications, cases with respiratory complications, cases with diabetes, surgical methods (partial gastrectomy, total gastrectomy), tumor staging (Ⅰ stage, Ⅱ stage, Ⅲ stage), body mass, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle index, albumin (Alb), hemoglobin (Hb), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), 6-minutes walking distance, grip strength were 68, 27, (64±12)years, 21, 4, 7, 59, 36, 17, 27, 51, (59±11)kg, (21.5±3.1)kg/m 2, (42±7)cm 2/m 2, (39±5)g/L, (112±25)g/L, 2.3(8.0), (456±97)m, (29±8)kg in patients of the nutritional therapy group, versus 63, 29, (66±13)years, 22, 3, 9, 56, 36, 14, 24, 54, (58±11)kg, (21.1±2.9)kg/m 2, (42±7)cm 2/m 2, (39±4)g/L, (111±26)g/L, 2.2(8.4), (459±98)m, (29±8)kg in patients of the control group, showing no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( χ2=0.21, t=-1.29, χ2=0.09, 0, 0.35, 0.03, 0.51, t=0.80, 0.85, 0.19, 0.14, 0.16, Z=-0.28, t=-0.17, 0.43, P>0.05). (2) Follow-up. All 187 patients were followed up for 90 days after surgery. During the follow-up period, all patients had good compliance and were able to follow the dietary guidance. Five patients in the nutrition therapy group experienced diarrhea and nausea adverse reactions, which were relieved after symptomatic treatment. No adverse reactions were found in the control group. (3) Comparison of nutritional indicators at 90 days after discharge. The body mass, body mass loss, BMI, skeletal muscle index, Alb, Hb were (58±10)kg, 2(6)kg, (21.0±2.9)kg/m 2, (41±7)cm 2/m 2, (41±4)g/L, (125±18)g/L in patients of the nutritional therapy group, versus (56±10)kg, 3(6)kg, (20.4±2.7)kg/m 2, (39±7)cm 2/m 2, (41±4)g/L, (121±21)g/L in patients of the control group. There were significant differences in body mass loss and skeletal muscle index between the two groups ( Z=-4.70, t=2.39, P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in body mass, BMI, Alb, and Hb ( t=1.30, 1.51, 0.80, 1.32, P>0.05). (4) Comparison of inflammation and body function indicators at 90 days after discharge. The NLR, 6-minutes walking distance, grip strength were 2.1(5.1), (478±99)m, and (33±9)kg in patients of the nutritional therapy group, versus 2.2(5.7), (465±96)m, (30±8)kg in patients of the control group. There was a significant difference in grip strength between the two groups ( t=2.08, P<0.05), and there were no significant difference in NLR and 6-minutes walking distance ( Z=-1.28, t=0.91, P>0.05). (5) Comparison of clinical outcome indicators at 90 days after discharge. The quality of life score and readmission rate were (79±14)points, 4.2%(4/95) in patients of the nutritional therapy group, versus (78±16)points, 6.5%(6/92) in patients of the control group, showing no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( t=0.58, χ2=0.14, P>0.05). Conclusion:Nutritional therapy with daily oral nutrition supplements can improve the short-term nutritional status and body function of patients with malnutrition after radical gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
3.Effect of CTRP9 on lipid metabolism in brown adipose tissue of mice induced by cold stimulation
Hua Guan ; Huanhuan Chang ; Xiangyu Li ; Xue Wang ; Yang Gao ; Junjun Hao ; Fengwei Guo ; Tao Shi
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2023;58(4):577-580
Objective:
To explore the effect of C1q / tumor necrosis factor-related protein 9 ( CTRP9 ) on the expression of genes and proteins related to lipid metabolism of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in mice after cold stimulation.
Methods :
C57BL /6J male mice were injected with adenovirus Ad-GFP (control group) or Ad-CTRP9 ( experience group) into the scapular region and kept for 7 days.After cold stimulation at 4 ℃ for 10 hours,the expression levels of BAT marker genes and proteins were detected by real time PCR and Western blot.
Results:
Overexpression of CTRP9 induced by cold stimulation significantly increased the mRNA level of iodothyronine deiodinase 2 (Dio2) in BAT (P<0. 01) .Additionally,there was no significant difference in the expression of BAT marker genes ( UCP-1,PGC-1 α , PRDM16 and ARβ3) ,and liposynthesis and lipolysis related genes (PPARγ , HSL and ATGL) .Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP-1) protein expression was upregualted in Ad-CTRP9 compared to the Ad-GFP control group ,while the expression of lipolysis related protein adipose triglyceride lipase ( ATGL) decreased significantly (P<0. 05) .
Conclusion
In cold environment,overexpression of CTRP9 promotes the accumulation of UCP-1 protein in BAT,upregulates the expression of thyroid hormone signal related gene Dio2,and inhibits triglyceride hydrolysis to maintain a constant body temperature.
4.Genomic evolutionary analysis of norovirus GII.6P7 recombinant strain in China
Xingyan WEI ; Xi ZHU ; Qing ZHANG ; Xiangyu KONG ; Mengxuan WANG ; Yanhui YANG ; Miao JIN ; Zhaojun DUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2022;36(5):501-507
Objective:To clarify the evolutionary characteristics and key site variations of the GII.6[P7] genome of norovirus disease outbreak in China.Methods:Genome amplification and sequencing of 46 GII.6[P7] positive samples monitored from CaliciNet China from 2018 to 2021. Simultaneous integration of all ORF1 (GII. P7) and ORF2 (GII.6) sequences for Bayesian evolutionary analysis. And the use of Simplot for restructuring analysis.Results:According to Bayesian evolution analysis, GII. P7 polymerase has temporal evolutionary characteristics, with an average base replacement rate of 2.067× 10 -3 nucleotide substitution/site/year, and recombination with 4 different VP1 genotypes (GII.6, GII.7, GII.14, GII.20). In the capsid region, GII.6 noroviruses can be further divided into GII.6a, GII.6b and GII.6c subtypes. The 46 strains in this study belong to the GII.6a subtype, which are divided into the same cluster as the virus strain NHBGR59 circulating in China in 2015. Simplot analysis determined that the recombination site of the GII.6[P7] strain in this study was at the ORF1-2 junction. The amino acid site variation of VP1 mainly occurred at the end of P1.1 and the P2 region. Compared with the reference strain of GII.6a subtype, there was no variation in the receptor binding site. Conclusions:The GII.6[P7] recombinant strains of the norovirus outbreak from 2018 to 2021 in China all belong to the GII.6a[P7] subtype.
5.The association between calcium supplementation in antenatal childbearing aged women and risk of small for gestational age among neonatal singleton in Shaanxi province
Xiangyu GAO ; Shanshan LI ; Wentao WU ; Jiaoyang DU ; Chenlu WU ; Xi JIANG ; Binyan ZHANG ; Baibing MI ; Lingxia ZENG ; Shaonong DANG ; Hong YAN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2021;42(4):651-655
Objective:This study explored the association between antenatal calcium supplementation in the childbearing aged women and risk of small for gestational age infant (SGA) among singleton in Shaanxi province,China.Methods:Multi-stage random cluster sampling method was employed to collect information about pregnant women, who were pregnant and had definite outcomes, and their infants, from 30 districts (counties) in 2010 to 2013. Information was collected by face-to-face questionnaire survey. Generalized linear mixed models were employed after adjusting covariates. Dependent variable was whether single-birth neonate was SGA, and independent variable was calcium supplementation of childbearing aged women in different pregnant periods.Results:A total of 28 357 childbearing aged women was recruited in this study. The age of these women was (28.08±4.74) years old, of which, 79.28% were rural residents and 60.90% had calcium supplementation intake. There was a number of 12 810 female in singleton neonates. The neonatal birth weight and gestational age were (3.27±0.16) kg and (277.44±8.80) day, respectively. The prevalence of SGA was 11.35% in total, and 10.48% in mothers with maternal calcium supplementation and 12.70% in mothers without maternal calcium supplementation in whole antenatal period. There were statistically significant differences seen in antenatal calcium supplementation within the subgroups of maternal age (whether the mother was an advanced maternal woman), residential area, maternal occupation, maternal parity, maternal education level, and household incomes ( P<0.05). After adjusting these covariates, the risk of SGA among childbearing aged women with antenatal calcium supplementation showed 16% decreased risk ( OR=0.84, 95% CI: 0.77-0.92). Further analysis of the different antenatal periods showed that calcium supplementation during the second and third trimester had a statistically significant difference in reducing the risk of neonatal SGA ( P<0.05). Besides, subgroup analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the perinatal calcium supplementation and the single-born neonates with SGA Significance ( P<0.05) in non-advanced women, those who had a low education level and moderate household economic status groups. Conclusion:The risk reduction of SGA among singleton neonates is related to calcium supplementation during antenatal period in Shaanxi province.
6. The association between the frequency of prenatal care in childbearing aged women and risk of small for gestational age among neonatal twins in Shaanxi Province
Binyan ZHANG ; Minmin LI ; Amin LIU ; Wentao WU ; Haiyue GUO ; Xiangyu GAO ; Chenlu WU ; Suhang SHANG ; Hong YAN ; Shaonong DANG
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(2):129-132
Objective:
To explore the association between the frequency of prenatal care in childbearing aged women and risk of small for gestational age (SGA) among neonatal twins in Shaanxi Province.
Methods:
From July to December 2013, a total of 30 027 childbearing aged women, who were pregnant from January 2010 to November 2013 and had definite outcomes, were selected from 30 districts (counties) of Shaanxi Province by using the multi-stage random sampling method. The questionnaires with a face-to-face survey method were used to retrospectively collect demographic information, pregnancy history, lifestyle during pregnancy, disease history, nutritional supplements, and health care during pregnancy. Information on the gestational age and birth weight of the newborn were obtained by consulting the medical certificate of birth and were registered as twin A and twin B by birth order. Finally, 356 childbearing aged women and their twin babies with complete data were included in the analysis. A generalized estimation equation model was used to analyze the association between the frequency of prenatal care and the risk of SGA among neonatal twins.
Results:
The age of childbearing aged women was (27.44±4.68) years old, of which 79.49% (283 women) were rural residents and 44.38% (158 women) had seven or more times prenatal care. The gestational age and birth weight were (37.64±2.51) weeks and (2 510±497) g, respectively. The prevalence of SGA was 51.40% (183/356) for twin A and 53.37% (190/356) for twin B, respectively. The prevalence of SGA was 44.30% (70/158) for twin A with seven or more times prenatal care and 42.41% (67/158) for twin B with seven or more times prenatal care, which was lower than that for twins with less than seven times prenatal care, respectively [57.07% (113/198) and 62.12% (123/198)] (
7. Application of the digital technology in the reconstruction of congenital microtia
Xiangyu LIU ; Zonghui LIU ; Lu WANG ; Shuzhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(4):367-370
Objective:
To explore the effect of applying the digital technology in the reconstruction of congenital microtia.
Methods:
CT data of 40 patients with congenital microtia were collected by using software (Mimics 17.01) and three-dimensional printing. And the three-dimensional reconstruction of costal cartilage and ear model was performed. The effectiveness and feasibility of the digital assisted technology in the reconstruction of congenital microtia could be established, by contrasting the pre-three-dimensional reconstruction and the morphology of the costal cartilage harvested during surgery and comparing the imaging data of the auricles before and after surgery.
Results:
40 patients were satisfied with the appearance of the auricle after the restoration. The rib cartilage obtained during the operation was consistent with the preoperative data simulation. The trauma of the operation and the operation time were reduced. There was no statistically significant difference between both auricle length and width for the reconstructed ear and those of the normal ear, auricle length mean (62.10±6.82)mm vs (60.31±6.18)mm, auricle width mean (26.10±2.26)mm vs (25.40±2.32)mm,
8.Development of perioperative nursing plan for ophthalmological patients receiving daytime surgery based on the best evidence
Jifang WANG ; Yili HONG ; Shuxin XI ; Haiqin GAN ; Xiangyu GE
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(19):2386-2390
Objective? To apply the evidence related to daytime surgery management and care into clinical practice, enhance the evidence-based compliance in perioperative management for daytime surgery in ophthalmology, and improve the quality of clinical nursing. Methods? Quality control indicators were developed based on the best existing evidence using the clinical evidence practice application of Joanna Briggs Institutions (JBI) from September 2017 to July 2018. Totally 39 nurses and 322 patients were included before the patients were transferred into the daytime ward, and 39 nurses and 345 patients enrolled after the patients were transferred into the daytime ward. The baseline was reviewed, the evidence was applied, and the effects were evaluated after the application of evidence. Results? The implementation rate of 10 quality control indicators after evidence application was improved by 35%-100%, including informational control of waiting time for surgery, intraoperative continuous support, and standardized discharge evaluation. Patients' waiting time for surgery was shortened from (178.70±18.34) min to (89.22±12.89) min; their surgical compatibility and discharge readiness were improved from (1.74±0.96) to (2.56±0.66) and from (89.88±11.15) to (94.02±12.96) respectively; their length of hospital stay was shortened from (336.11±29.65) min to (180.08±19.80) min, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (P<0.01). Conclusions? The use of the best evidence can improve perioperative management behavior for ophthalmological daytime surgery as well as the quality of clinical care in ophthalmology.
9.Preoperative care of ophthalmic patients undergoing day surgery :a best evidence implementation program
Jifang WANG ; Yili HONG ; Xingtao ZHOU ; Shuxin XI ; Xiangyu GE ; Guoxiu HUANG ; Yihong SHI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2018;53(3):267-271
Objective To integrate the best available evidence of preoperative care for ophthalmic patients undergoing day surgery into clinical practice,so as to improve the quality of nursing.Methods This project was performed in an ophthalmic day surgery ward,guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute(JBI)Practice Application of Clinical Evidence System (PACES) program which includes 3 procedures:baseline audit,evidence implementation,and re-audit.Eight audit criteria were made based on evidences from JBI.Twelve nurses and 267 patients were enrolled in baseline audit,and 12 nurses and 234 patients were recruited for re-audit after evidence implementation.Results Six of the audit criteria that nurses showed poor compliance in the baseline audit(0%~28.5%),such as providing preoperative telephone screening and reducing preoperative waiting time through better preparation and planning,were significantly improved in the re-audit(71.43%~100%).The preoperative waiting time was shortened from 109.70±18.34 minutes to 88.22±9.91 minutes;the correct rates of operation-related knowledge in patients increased from 63.0% to 85.09%;the patients' satisfaction scored 84.23±17.01 in baseline audit and 95.02±7.32 in the re-audit(P<0.001).Conclusion Application of evidence-based preoperative care of ophthalmic patients undergoing day surgery can improve nurse's behavior and compliance with the implementation of evidence into clinical practice,and increase patient satisfaction.Continuous audits are needed to continuously improve clinical nursing quality.
10.Predictors of hematoma enlargement in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage
Xiangyu KONG ; Yujun XI ; Zhiyuan QIAN
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2018;26(1):51-56
Hematoma enlargement occurs in about 20% ~ 30% of patients with intraeerebral hemorrhage,leading to worsening of the medical conditions and severe economic and social burden.It is pivotal to explore its mechanism and predictors,establish reliable prediction model,to understand the occurrence,development and treatment of the disease.In this paper,the physiopathologic mechanisms,imaging predictors,biochemical predictors,prediction models of hematoma enlargement are summarized as follows.


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