1.Effect of Guipitang on ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK in Rats with Myocardial Ischemia
Jiangli WU ; Yutao JIA ; Cheng DAI ; Xiaoying WANG ; Ruijia LI ; Jiahuan SUN ; Weiwei ZHOU ; Aiying LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(2):1-8
ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of Guipitang on rats with myocardial ischemia. MethodFifty SD rats were divided into five groups: a control group, a model group, low and high-dose Guipitang (7.52, 15.04 g·kg-1) groups, and a trimetazidine group (0.002 g·kg-1). By intragastric administration of vitamin D3 and feeding rats with high-fat forage and injecting isoproterenol, the rat model of myocardial ischemia was established. After drug treatment of 15 d, an electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed to analyze the degree of myocardial injury. A fully automatic biochemical analyzer was used to detect the changes in the serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglyceride (TG), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining were used to observe myocardial histopathological changes. TdT-mediated dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) staining was used to detect cardiomyocyte apoptosis. Western blot was adopted to detect the protein levels of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), phospho-ERK1/2 (p-ERK1/2), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK), phospho-p38 MAPK (p-p38 MAPK), B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2)-associated X (Bax), Bcl-2, and cleaved cysteine aspartate proteolytic enzyme (cleaved Caspase-3). ResultCompared with the control group, the ECG S-T segment decreased in the model group. The serum levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C were increased significantly (P<0.05). The arrangement of myocardial tissue was disordered, and the proportion of cardiomyocyte apoptosis increased. The protein levels of cleaved Caspase-3, Bax, and p-p38 MAPK in the heart were increased, and the Bcl-2 expression was decreased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the S-T segment downward shift was restored in the low and high-dose Guipitang groups and trimetazidine group, and the levels of TC, TG, and LDL-C were decreased. The protein expression of cleaved Caspase-3 and Bax in the heart dropped, and p-p38 MAPK and p-ERK1/2 protein expressions increased significantly (P<0.05). The degree of myocardial injury was alleviated, and the proportion of cardiomyocyte apoptosis decreased. Bcl-2 protein expression was increased significantly in the low-dose Guipitang group (P<0.05). ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK proteins had no significant difference among different groups. ConclusionGuipitang could alleviate myocardial injury and inhibit cardiomyocyte apoptosis in rats by activating the expression of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK.
2.Influencing factors of early miscarriage after recurrent spontaneous abortion based on ultrasound endome-trial receptivity parameters and lymphocyte immunophenotype
Xiaoying DAI ; Ya SHEN ; Xiaofang TAN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(10):1402-1406
Objective To explore the influencing factors of pregnancy outcome after re-pregnancy in patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion based on ultrasound endometrial receptability parameters and lymphocyte immunophenotype.Methods A total of 166 re-pregnant patients with unexplained recurrent spon-taneous abortion admitted to Nantong Maternal and Child Health Hospital from April to August 2022 were included in the study.According to the pregnancy outcome,the patients were divided into the delivery group and the abortion group.The endometrial receptability parameters and peripheral blood T lymphocytes were detected to screen the influencing factors of abortion.Results Among 166 patients,102 cases(61.45%)had successful delivery and 64 cases(38.55%)had abortion again.The delivery group showed thicker endometrial thickness,larger endometrial volume,and higher VFI,but lower CD4+ and CD4+/CD8+ compared to the abortion group(P<0.05).CD4+ and CD4+/CD8+ were observed to be the risk factors for pregnancy failure(P<0.05),and endometrial thickness,endo-metrial volume,and vascularized flow index(VFI)were found to be the protective factors for pregnancy failure(P<0.05).Conclusion The pregnancy outcome of patients with unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortion is related to endometrial thickness,endometrial volume,VFI,CD4+,and CD4+/CD8+.
3.Optimization scheme of LightSpeed VCT Console image upgrade and transformation technology
Shanshan DAI ; Xiaoying ZHANG ; Pengfei XIAO ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(6):747-753
The study analyzes the upgrade and application of LightSpeed VCT Console,aiming to explore the principle,method and advantages of this technology,and verify its effectiveness in practical scenarios.After the introduction of the basic principle of LightSpeed VCT Console which uses machine learning algorithms and large-scale image training data to improve and transform low-quality images,the application cases of LightSpeed VCT Console in reducing noise and suppressing artifacts after upgrading are discussed in details,and the excellent performance of this technology in improving image quality is demonstrated.Finally,the characteristics and differences of LightSpeed VCT Console and other image transformation technologies are compared,and the further development direction of Lightspeed VCT Console in image processing is discussed.
4.Interpretation of the APSIC guideline for prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)
Yanhong FAN ; Jiayun LU ; Hua DAI ; Xiaoying QIN ; Yongfang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(19):2521-2525
Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) refer to urinary system infections that occur after the insertion of a urinary catheter or within 48 hours after its removal. CAUTI exacerbate patient conditions, prolong hospital stays, increase medical costs and economic burdens on patients, and can be life-threatening in severe cases. The Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC) convened a working group of infection prevention and control experts from the Asia-Pacific region to publish the APSIC guideline for prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) (referred to as the "APSIC Guideline"). This guideline encompasses the prevention and management of CAUTI in patients with indwelling catheters, covering the entire process from catheter insertion, maintenance, to removal, and are characterized by their practicability and directive nature. This article interprets the APSIC Guideline from aspects such as risk factors of CAUTI, diagnosis, development of prevention strategies, monitoring, and implementation of prevention plans, aiming to provide scientific guidance for clinical healthcare professionals in preventing CAUTI.
5.Microvascular Myocardial Ischemia in Patients With Diabetes Without Obstructive Coronary Stenosis and Its Association With Angina
Yarong YU ; Wenli YANG ; Xu DAI ; Lihua YU ; Ziting LAN ; Xiaoying DING ; Jiayin ZHANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2023;24(11):1081-1092
Objective:
To investigate the incidence of microvascular myocardial ischemia in diabetic patients without obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) and its relationship with angina.
Materials and Methods:
Diabetic patients and an intermediate-to-high pretest probability of CAD were prospectively enrolled. Non-diabetic patients but with an intermediate-to-high pretest probability of CAD were retrospectively included as controls. The patients underwent dynamic computed tomography-myocardial perfusion imaging (CT-MPI) and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to quantify coronary stenosis, myocardial blood flow (MBF), and extracellular volume (ECV). The proportion of patients with microvascular myocardial ischemia, defined as any myocardial segment with a mean MBF ≤ of 100 mL/min/100 mL, in patients without obstructive CAD (Coronary Artery Disease–Reporting and Data System [CAD-RADS] grade 0–2 on CCTA) was determined. Various quantitative parameters of the patients with and without diabetes without obstructive CAD were compared. Multivariable analysis was used to determine the association between microvascular myocardial ischemia and angina symptoms in diabetic patients without obstructive CAD.
Results:
One hundred and fifty-two diabetic patients (mean age: 59.7 ± 10.7; 77 males) and 266 non-diabetic patients (62.0 ± 12.3; 167 males) were enrolled; CCTA revealed 113 and 155 patients without obstructive CAD, respectively. For patients without obstructive CAD, the mean global MBF was significantly lower for those with diabetes than for those without (152.8 mL/min/100 mL vs. 170.4 mL/min/100 mL, P < 0.001). The mean ECV was significantly higher for diabetic patients (27.2% vs. 25.8%, P = 0.009). Among the patients without obstructive CAD, the incidence of microvascular myocardial ischemia (36.3% [41/113] vs. 10.3% [16/155], P < 0.001) and interstitial fibrosis (69.9% [79/113] vs. 33.3% [8/24], P = 0.001) were significantly higher in diabetic patients than in the controls. The presence of microvascular myocardial ischemia was independently associated with angina symptoms (adjusted odds ratio = 3.439, P = 0.037) in diabetic patients but without obstructive CAD.
Conclusion
Dynamic CT-MPI + CCTA revealed a high incidence of microvascular myocardial ischemia in diabetic patients without obstructive CAD. Microvascular myocardial ischemia is strongly associated with angina.
6.The best evidence summary of hypertension exercise intervention
Jinbo LIANG ; Yi HUANG ; Yuling ZHAO ; Lanyi HUANG ; Shipan DONG ; Wei DAI ; Xiaoying LIANG ; Jing FENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(19):1470-1477
Objective:To evaluate and summarize the best evidence for exercise intervention in patients with hypertension, and to provide the basis for clinical medical workers to manage hypertension.Methods:We searched UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, the Cochrane Library, the International Guideline Collaborative Network to collect guidelines, systematic evaluation, and evidence summary. The retrieval time was from database establishment to June 1st 2022. Two researchers independently conducted literature quality evaluation and extracted evidence from the included literature.Results:A total of 13 articles were included, including 10 guidelines, 1 expert consensus and 2 Meta analysis. A total of 23 pieces of best evidence were collected, mainly involving 8 aspects, including exercise principles, exercise assessment, exercise environment, pre-exercise preparation, exercise program, post-exercise collation, tracking and review, exercise compliance.Conclusions:Exercise has a positive effect on improving blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The suggestions summarized in this study can be tried to guide clinical practice.
7.Flavonoid compounds improve hippocampal neuro-genesis and cognitive dysfunction in mice
Guixiang WANG ; Qingqing ZHANG ; Jiahui LIANG ; Manli ZHANG ; Xiaoying GOU ; Binbin DAI ; Yongxiang LIU ; Jingyu YANG ; Yuting LI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2023;37(7):511-511
OBJECTIVE To investigate the improve-ment functions of flavonoid compounds on temozolomide(TMZ)-,aging-or AD model-induced dysregulation of hip-pocampal NSC lineage progression,retardancy of den-dritic spine maturation in new-born neurons,as well as impairment of hippocampal-related learning and memory.METHODS We applied 30-week-old neural stem cell(NSC)specific promoter Nestin-GFP and NestinCreERT2:Rosa26-LSL-tdTomato transgenic mice and 16-week-old AD model 5XFAD transgenic mice,together with hippo-campal microinjection(ih),endogenous fluorescence trac-ing and immunofluorescent staining.RESULTS Both fla-vonoid compound A and its functional derivative flavo-noid compound B dose-dependently improved TMZ-,aging-or AD-induced defects of hippocampal NSC lin-eage progression and the maturation of dendritic spines of newborn neurons,thereby improving hippocampus related learning and memory.CONCLUSION This paper provides a new idea and treatment strategy for the devel-opment of new flavonoids that can promote neurogene-sis for neurodegenerative diseases and aging.
8.Design and practice of general population cohort study in northeastern China
Hehua ZHANG ; Qing CHANG ; Qijun WU ; Yang XIA ; Shanyan GAO ; Yixiao ZHANG ; Yuan YUAN ; Jing JIANG ; Hongbin QIU ; Jing LI ; Chunming LU ; Chao JI ; Xin XU ; Donghui HUANG ; Huixu DAI ; Zhiying ZHAO ; Xing LI ; Xiaoying LI ; Xiaosong QIN ; Caigang LIU ; Xiaoyu MA ; Xinrui XU ; Da YAO ; Huixin YU ; Yuhong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(1):21-27
In 2016, a national one million general population cohort project was set up in China for the first time in "Precision Medicine Research" Key Project, National Key Research and Development Program of China, which consists of general population cohorts in seven areas in China. As one of the seven major areas in China, northeastern China has unique climate and specific dietary patterns, and population aging is serious in this area. And the burden of chronic and non-communicable diseases ranks tops in China. Therefore, it is of great significance to establish a large general population cohort in northeastern China to explore the area specific exposure factors related to pathogenesis and prognosis of chronic and non-communicable diseases, develop new prevention strategies to reduce the burden of the diseases and improve the population health in northeastern China. In July 2018, the general population cohort study in northeastern China was launched, the study includes questionnaire survey, health examination and blood, urine and stool sample collection and detection in recruited participants. By now, the cohort has covered all age groups, and the baseline data of 115 414 persons have been collected. This paper summarizes the design and practice of the general population cohort study in northeastern China to provide reference for related research in China.
9.Assessment of demand for rehabilitation services and analysis of causes of the gap between supply and demand in China
Yiran WANG ; Wanwei DAI ; Binbin SU ; Huiyun FAN ; Jianjun LI ; Xiaoying ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(6):725-729
ObjectiveTo evaluate the overall demand for rehabilitation services from the perspective of the groups with disabilities, diseases, injuries and older adults, and explore the causes of the supply and demand gap of rehabilitation services. MethodsThe literatures in the field of rehabilitation were collected, summarized and analyzed, including policy documents issued by World Health Organization and relevant departments in China, surveys, and researches. ResultsThe demand for rehabilitation services caused by disabilities, chronic diseases, injuries and population ageing were vast in China, but many were still unmet. The main reasons leading to the gap included those population trend and health situation, the insufficient reserve of rehabilitation resources coming from incomplete development of rehabilitation service system early, and inadequate construction of disability reporting system, which could not efficiently meet rehabilitation demand with supply. ConclusionThe strategies to optimize the rehabilitation services system and promote the quality of the services based on the disability reporting system are warranted.
10.Effect of music therapy on depression and anxiety in patients with maintenance hemodialysis: a randomized controlled study
Tingting WANG ; Xiaoying ZHANG ; Shanshan DAI ; Xinxin WANG ; Haiyan YU ; Yingchun MA
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2022;38(12):1048-1054
Objective:To investigate the effect of music therapy on depression and anxiety status in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.Methods:The study was a single-center, open, and randomized controlled trial. The patients with regular hemodialysis of more than 3 months and the Beck depression inventory (BDI) scores ≥10 in China Rehabilitation Research Center from March 1 to April 24, 2021 were selected. Random envelope method was used to divide the enrolled patients into music group and control group. The music therapist selected the treatment music and established the preset repertoire library in the music therapy programs, and the total duration of music was about 2 hours. The music group received listening music therapy of 1.0 to 1.5 hours 3 times a week during routine hemodialysis treatment, while the control group only received routine hemodialysis treatment. All the enrolled patients completed treatment of 8 weeks. The BDI and state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) were used to assess the psychological status of MHD patients before and after treatment.Results:A total of 64 MHD patients were enrolled, aged (59.19±11.61) years old, among whom 38 patients (59.38%) were males. There were 32 patients in the music group and 32 patients in the control group. BDI scores [2 weeks (9.81±6.25) scores, 8 weeks (8.30±8.49) scores, F=49.75, P<0.001] and STAI scores [2 weeks (49.30±7.27) scores, 8 weeks (47.07±7.39) scores, F=13.09, P<0.001] in the music group decreased significantly after 2 weeks of treatment and remained stable for 8 weeks. After treatment, the BDI scores in the music group were significantly lower than those in the control group [2 weeks (9.81±6.25) scores vs (14.13±7.33) scores, t=-2.53, P=0.014; 8 weeks (8.30±8.49) scores vs (12.56±5.67) scores, t=-2.34, P=0.023], and STAI scores in the music group were significantly lower than those in the control group [2 weeks (49.30±7.27) scores vs (54.00±8.36) scores, t=-2.06, P=0.043; 8 weeks (47.07±7.39) scores vs (51.34±8.87) scores, t=-2.06, P=0.044]. Conclusion:Music therapy can improve depression and anxiety of MHD patients quickly and effectively.

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