1.Characteristics of ecological executive function in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Xiaolan CAO ; Zhaomin WU ; Juan LIU ; Ying LI ; Linlin ZHANG ; Binrang YANG
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(4):295-301
BackgroundExecutive function deficits constitute a core problem in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Previous assessments of executive function in children with ADHD have predominantly relied on performance-based neuropsychological tests conducted in laboratory settings, though their predictive validity for real-world functional outcomes remains limited. In contrast, ecological executive function emphasizes the evaluation of complex task management in naturalistic contexts, demonstrating a stronger predictive power for functional adaptation in daily living among children with ADHD, such as multitasking performance, social interactions and so on. However, current empirical evidence regarding ecological executive function in this population remains insufficient. ObjectiveTo investigate the executive function characteristics of children with ADHD from an ecological perspective, thereby providing references for developing targeted interventions. MethodsA case control study was conducted, including 277 ADHD children who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) criteria and were selected at the Child Health Care and Mental Health Center of Shenzhen Children's Hospital from June 2017 to December 2020, as well as 98 healthy controls were recruited from primary and secondary schools in Shenzhen. All participants were assessed using Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, fourth edition (WISC-IV) and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF). Differences in WISC-IV and BRIEF scores were compared between ADHD group and control groups, followed by the comparison of BRIEF scores by gender and ADHD subtypes. ResultsAmong the 277 children with ADHD, 136 cases (49.10%) had predominantly inattentive type (ADHD-I), 6 cases (2.17%) had predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (ADHD-HI), and 135 cases (48.73%) had combined type (ADHD-C). ADHD group demonstrated significantly lower scores on both the WISC-IV total IQ and four index scores (verbal comprehension, perceptual reasoning, working memory and processing speed) than control group (t=3.698~9.335, P<0.01). After controlling for WISC-IV total IQ as a covariate, the scores of each factor in the dimensions of behavioral regulation index (inhibition, shifting, emotional control) and metacognition index (task initiation, working memory, planning, monitoring and organization) were all higher in ADHD group than in control group, and the differences were statistically significant (F=46.563~290.475, P<0.01). In terms of gender, no statistically significant difference was found in BRIEF composite scores (behavioral regulation index or metacognition index) of children with ADHD (t=0.105~1.190, P>0.05). In terms of ADHD subtypes, children with ADHD-C reported significantly higher scores than those with ADHD-I on the scores of inhibition, emotional control, organization and monitoring in BRIEF (t=2.481~7.343, P<0.05 or 0.01). ConclusionChildren with ADHD have multidimensional deficits in ecological executive function, which vary across different subtypes. [Funded by Shenzhen Excellent Science and Technology Innovation Talent Training Project (number, RCYX20221008092849069); the Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen]
2.Evaluation of the Effects of Tianma Gouteng Decoction Combined with Magnesium Sulfate and Labetalol on Lowering Blood Pressure and Improving Hemorheology in Patients with Gestational Hypertension
Yuan-Yuan GENG ; Wei-Wei LIU ; Wen-Juan CAO ; Yan LI ; Xiao-Ming ZHU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(3):612-618
Objective To observe the effects of Tianma Gouteng Decoction combined with magnesium sulfate and Labetalol on lowering blood pressure and improving hemorheology in patients with gestational hypertension.Methods Ninety patients with gestational hypertension of liver-yang hyperactivity type were randomly divided into the combination group and the control group,with 45 cases in each group.The control group was treated with magnesium sulfate combined with Labetalol,and the combination group was treated with Tianma Gouteng Decoction on the basis of treatment for the control group.The course of treatment lasted for 5 days.The changes of systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),urinary protein level,and hemorheological indicators of the two groups were observed before and after the treatment.Moreover,the adverse pregnancy outcomes,adverse reactions,and patients'satisfaction of the two groups were compared.Finally,the influencing factors of patients'adverse pregnancy outcomes were investigated by logistic regression analysis.Results(1)After treatment,the SBP,DBP and urinary protein level of patients in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease in the combination group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,the hemorheological indicators of plasma viscosity,whole blood viscosity and hematocrit of patients in the two groups were significantly decreased compared with those before treatment(P<0.05),and the decrease in the combination group was significantly superior to that in the control group(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(3)The total incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes in the combination group was 11.11%(5/45),which was significantly lower and that in the control group(33.33%,15/45),the difference being statistically significant(P<0.05).(4)The patients'satisfaction of the combination group was 97.78%(44/45),which was significantly higher than that of the control group(84.44%,38/45),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(5)The total incidence of adverse reactions in the combination group was 13.33%(6/45)and that in the control group was 8.89%(4/45),but the intergroup comparison showed no significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).(6)Logistic regression analysis of influencing factors showed that no medication of Tianma Gouteng Decoction combined with Labetalol and magnesium sulfate,and poor antihypertensive effect were the independent risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with gestational hypertension(all OR>1,P<0.05).Conclusion Tianma Gouteng Decoction combined with magnesium sulfate and Labetalol in treating gestational hypertension exerts certain antihypertensive effect,and the therapy can effectively improve the hemorheological indicators and the adverse pregnancy outcomes,and enhance the patients'satisfaction.
3.Omeprazole combined with different probiotics regulates intestinal microbiota to alleviate functional dyspepsia in children
Yun HE ; Li XIAO ; Juan CAO ; Zhigang LIU ; Weiyao LUO
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2024;44(2):219-224
Objective To explore the effect of omeprazole combined with different probiotics on regulating intestinal flora in reducing functional dyspepsia(FD)in children.Methods Two hundreds children with FD admitted to the Pediatric Department of Foshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2022 to February 2023 were se-lected as the study subjects.They were randomly divided into omeprazde(omep)group,groups of omeprazole+yeast(yeast group),+clostridium butyricum(clos group),and+bifidobacterium(bifi group)respectively.Results After treatment,serum level of IL-6,TNF-α,IL-1β,hs-CRP,VIP,SS,Enterobacter and Enterococcus in all groups significantly decreased as compared with the finding before treatment(P<0.05).Those targets in the three combined treatment groups were significantly lower compared to the ome group;After treatment,the serum MOT level,bifidobacteria,and lactobacilli in each group were significantly increased(P<0.05),and the results from three combined treatment groups demonstrated notably higher levels compared to the omep group(P<0.05);The scores of symptoms in all groups showed a significant alleviation after the treatment(P<0.05).Additionally,the three combined treatment groups exhibited significantly lower symptom scores than the group treated with omeprazole alone(P<0.05).There was no difference in the incidence of adverse reactions during treatment among the groups.Conclusions Omeprazole combined with different probiotics have achieved good results in the treatment of FD in children.
4.Value of explainable artificial intelligence ultrasound characteristic risk model in predicting cervical lymph node metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma
Aqian CHEN ; Ru CAO ; Na LI ; Xin YUAN ; Lirong WANG ; Jue JIANG ; Qi ZHOU ; Juan WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2024;33(1):14-20
Objective:To construct an explainable artificial intelligence(AI) model of risk characteristics of papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC), and to explore its value of it combined with clinical features in predicting cervical lymph node metastasis(CLNM) in PTC patients.Methods:From January 2021 to September 2022, 422 patients(422 nodules) with pathologically confirmed PTC underwent thyroidectomy and neck lymph node dissection in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi′an Jiaotong University were retrospectively collected, the patients were randomly divided into training set and test set according to the ratio of 7∶3. Ultrasonographic features highly correlated with PTC risk characteristics were extracted by traditional machine learning method, and an intelligent prediction model with optimal probability of risk characteristics was established. Then, a risk model for predicting CLNM of PTC patients was constructed in combination with clinical features. The diagnostic effectiveness of the model was evaluated by drawing a ROC curve and calculating the area under curve (AUC).Results:In the AI explaineable model of PTC risk characteristics in the test set, the intelligent diagnosis model of calcification based on logistic regression classification showed the highest diagnostic efficiency, with an AUC of 0.87 ( P<0.05). Compared with the probability model of risk characteristic of PTC alone, the comprehensive model combined with clinical characteristics showed higher diagnostic efficiency in predicting CLNM of PTC patients, with AUC of 0.97, diagnostic critical value of 0.15, corresponding accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of 92.65%, 92.76% and 92.54%, respectively (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The explaineble risk characteristics of PTC AI model combined with clinical features can effectively predict the cervical lymph node metastasis of PTC, and then provide effective information for clinical decision-making of PTC patients.
5.Herbal Textual Research, Quality Evaluation and Phase Analysis of Halloysitum Rubrum
Xiaofei WANG ; Youshao WANG ; Daihong CHEN ; Shuyuan SUN ; Yan CAO ; Guohua ZHENG ; Juan LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):176-184
In this paper, we systematically sorted out and verified the name, origin, producing area change, quality, efficacy and processing of Halloysitum Rubrum by consulting materia medica, medical books, prescription books from past dynasties, and modern literature, and combined with the comprehensive analysis of trait identification, hygroscopicity measurement and X-ray diffraction(XRD) detection, in order to provide a basis for understanding the original source of the mineral medicine. The results indicated that Halloysitum Rubrum was first contained in the Shennong Bencaojing, it had been consistently named Chishizhi, there were also aliases such as Chifu, Hongxinshi and Chiyouzhi. The description of Halloysitum Rubrum in ancient materia medica aligns with modern findings, categorizing it under the silicate kaolinite family, specifically polyhydrous kaolinite, with associated minerals mainly being dickite, nacrite, hematite, gibbsite, mica, etc. Historically, the production area of Halloysitum Rubrum was mainly located in the Qinling Mountains, Shandong and Henan, and is now primarily distributed in most parts of China, including Henan, Hubei and other provinces. Quality evaluation in ancient times included descriptions like "fresh and greasy color", "delicately sticky tongue and lips" and "smooth as fat". Modern materia medica mostly evaluates its quality based on color, luster, texture and hygroscopicity, noting characteristics such as red color, smoothness, delicacy, softness and strong viscosity. Halloysitum Rubrum is sweet, sour and pungent in flavor, warm in nature, non-toxic, and belongs to the heart and large intestine meridians. It acts as an astringent and solidifying agent, particularly useful in the treatment of long-term dysentery and diarrhea, common processing methods include fire calcination, water flying, and vinegar quenching. Comprehensive analysis of the traits, XRD and humidity absorption of different batches of samples showed that the commercially available Halloysitum Rubrum is mainly bright red or brownish red, with a smooth surface like grease, soft and smooth texture, delicate cross-sectional texture, and some have waxy luster and strong water absorption. It is mainly composed of 10 Å(1 Å=0.1 nm) polyhydric kaolinite, and is often accompanied by 7 Å polyhydric kaolinite, nacrite, etc. Genuine products tend to have higher moisture absorption than counterfeit ones, which can be used as a key indicator to distinguish the authenticity. The quality evaluation of Halloysitum Rubrum aligns with historical materia medica, where "fresh color, delicate and greasy lips" could serve as a key feature for its quality evaluation.
6.Herbal Textual Research, Quality Evaluation and Phase Analysis of Ophicalcitum
Jianxiong WEI ; Mingyang YUAN ; Hongjiao CUI ; Yan CAO ; Guohua ZHENG ; Juan LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):185-193
By reviewing the historical materia medica, medical books and modern literature, this paper has systematically sorted out and verified the name, origin, quality and other aspects of Ophicalcitum. After herbal textual research, it is shown that before the Qing dynasty, the mineral medicine was mostly recorded in the name of Huarushi, but now it is called Huaruishi, and there is another mixed name Baiyunshi. The light white spots described in the historical materia medica are consistent with the characteristics of marble with sparkling star-like luster, combined with the color like sulfur, color are green, black spots and other serpentine features, it is deduced that it is serpentine marble, consistent with the present-day Ophicalcitum, and Ophicalcitum in the Song dynasty has a high content of serpentine. The main producing areas are Henan, Shaanxi, Shanxi and Sichuan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Hebei and other places are also available. Successive generations of materia medica on the quality evaluation of Ophicalcitum is less, the modern to neat and firm in the texture, sandwiched with yellow-green mottled for the best. Ophicalcitum is acidic, astringent and neutral in nature, belonging to the liver meridian, with the efficacy of treatment of gold sores and blood flow, internal leakage of cataracts, dropping afterbirth, now describing its efficacy as removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding. In ancient times, the earliest processing method was burning, followed by calcination by sulphur, calcination, quenching with vinegar and other methods. In modern times, it has been simplified to open calcination, processing with vinegar and the addition of water quenching. The gravimetric method and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid titration were used to detect the contents of CO32- and CaCO3 in Ophicalcitum, respectively, and it was found that the gap in CaCO3 content among commercially available products was wide, and the content of CaCO3 in sample S13 and sample S18 was the same, but their compositions were different, and according to the contents of CO32- and CaCO3, the dolomite and calcite contents could be calculated, of which the higher the calcite content the more obvious the sparkling star-like luster. Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction(XRD) were used to detect the physical phase composition of the powder of the samples, and Raman spectroscopy was used for the rapid non-destructive testing of the striped part, which showed that Ophicalcitum was mainly composed of dolomite, calcite, serpentine, olivine and pyroxene, with serpentine dominanting the striped part. In summary, the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia stipulates that the content of CaCO3 in Ophicalcitum is not less than 40%, which is difficult to control its quality, and it is suggested to increase the detection of CO32- content. This study can provide a scientific basis for the traceability of Ophicalcitum and better guide the clinical medication and rational utilization of resources.
7.Effects of compatibility ratio and processing method on contents of nine constituents in combination use of Toosendan Fructus and Foeniculi Fructus
Jian-Zhong HOU ; Shun-Juan ZHU ; Yao LI ; Xiao-Peng WANG ; Jian-Ming HAO ; Yun-Fei CAO
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(1):156-161
AIM To investigate the effects of different compatibility ratios and processing method on the content of rutin,isoquercetin,ferulic acid,quercetin,isotoosendanin,kaempferol,toosendanin,α-pinene,trans-anethole in the combination use of Toosendan Fructus and Foeniculi Fructus,and to explore the optimal compatibility ratio for its use.METHODS The analysis of HPLC-DAD was performed on a 30℃thermostatic ZORBAX SB C18 column(4.6 mm×250 mm,5 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid flowing at 1.0 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and the use of DAD detector.SPSS 24.0 software was used to analyze the data differences.RESULTS Nine constituents showed good linear relationships within their own ranges(r≥0.999 1),whose average recoveries were 96.19%-103.13%with the RSDs of 1.86%-2.67%.Generally higher total content of nine constituents were detected in the combination use groups when Toosendan Fructus-Foeniculi Fructus were at ratios of 1 ∶ 1,1 ∶ 2,and 2 ∶ 1 than those single uses(P<0.05),and among which the 1 ∶ 1 ratio contributed the highest total content.After salt processing,decreased content of toosendanin and isotoosendanin,α-pinene and trans-anethole(P<0.05,P<0.01)),increased isoquercetin content(P<0.01),and no significant content changes of other ingredients were detected.CONCLUSION Through this method of high accuracy and good reproducibility,we learn that the combination use of Toosendan Fructus and Foeniculi Fructus promotes the dissolution of the nine constituents,and the maximum content is achieved at ratio of 1 ∶ 1.
8.Clinical phenotype and genetic analysis of a fetus with Cardiac valvular dysplasia type 1
Lulu YAN ; Juan CAO ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Dongmei LI ; Yingwen LIU ; Xiangchun YANG ; Haibo LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(1):92-95
Objective:To explore the genetic basis for a fetus with Cardiac valvular dysplasia type 1 (CVDP1).Methods:A CVDP1 fetus identified at the Ningbo Women and Children′s Hospital on July 7, 2022 was selected as the study subject. Clinical data of the fetus was collected. The fetus and its parents were subjected to trio-whole exome sequencing (trio-WES), and candidate variants were verified by Sanger sequencing.Results:The fetus had exhibited generalized edema, complex cardiac malformation, abdominal effusion, and enhanced intestinal and renal parenchymal echoes. Trio-WES revealed that it has harbored compound heterozygous variants of the PLD1 gene, namely c. 2977C>T (p.R993*) and c. 1460G>A (p.W487*), which were respectively inherited from its father and mother. Neither variant was reported previously. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the c. 2977C>T (p.R993*) variant was evaluated to be likely pathogenic (PVS1_Moderate+ PM2_Supporting+ PM3+ PP4), whilst the c. 1460G>A (p.W487*) variant was evaluated to be pathogenic (PVS1+ PM2_Supporting+ PP4). Conclusion:The c. 2977C>T (p.R993*) and c. 1460G>A (p.W487*) compound heterozygous variants of the PLD1 gene probably underlay the CVDP1 in the fetus. Above discovery has enriched the mutational spectrum of the PLD1 gene and provided a guidance for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis in this family.
9.Expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in hippocampal tissue of central obese mice induced by sodium glutamate
Peng-Juan CAO ; Jia-Yuan TANG ; Mei-Zi YANG ; Yuan-Yuan LI ; Li-Ting HUANG ; Wen-Wen MENG ; Yong-Jun JIN ; Jian-Xun MO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(15):2227-2230
Objective To explore whether the cognitive function of central obese mice is decreased by affecting the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)in hippocampus.Methods Healthy mice at the neonatal stage were divided into normal group and model group at random.To obtain the obese models,model group mice were injected at cervical subcutaneous with 10%L-monosodium glutamate(MSG;3 mg·g-1·d-1)for 5 days.The normal group was injected with the same dose of 0.9%NaCl.In addition,mice were removed according to the requirements.Finally,we got 8 mice in each group.The following parameters were compared:body weight,Lee's index and levels of the serum lipid.The BDNF expression levels in hippocampal tissue were measured using western blotting.Results At the 8th weekend,the body weight of the model and normal groups was(49.01±2.47)and(41.27±3.28)g;the Lee's indexes were(357.14±9.24)and(330.15±7.37)g1/3·cm-1;triglyceride levels were(1.37±0.52)and(0.73±0.31)mmol·L-1;total cholesterol levels were(2.98±0.18)and(1.98±0.30)mmol·L-1;low-density lipoprotein levels were(0.31±0.03)and(0.24±0.02)mmol·L-1;high-density lipoprotein levels were(2.70±0.15)and(1.98±0.40)mmol·L-1;the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05,P<0.01),which were consistent with the characteristics of the central obesity model.The BDNF protein expression levels in the hippocampus of the model and normal groups were 6.02 x 104±626.53 and 7.04 x 104±1 440.81,which has statistically significant(P<0.01).Conclusion The cognitive function of central obese mice may be decreased by down-regulating the expression of BDNF in hippocampus.
10.Diagnosis and treatment understanding of Waldenstr?m macroglobulinemia in China: a cross-sectional study
Shuhua YI ; Wenjie XIONG ; Xinxin CAO ; Chunyan SUN ; Juan DU ; Huihan WANG ; Li WANG ; Ting NIU ; Zhongxing JIANG ; Yongqiang WEI ; Hua XUE ; Hongling CHU ; Lugui QIU ; Jian LI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(2):148-155
Objective:To conduct a nationwide physician survey to better understand clinicians’ disease awareness, treatment patterns, and experience of Waldenstr?m macroglobulinemia (WM) in China.Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2022 to July 2022 by recruiting clinicians with WM treatment experience from hematology, hematology-oncology, and oncology departments throughout China. Quantitative surveys were designed based on the qualitative interviews.Results:The study included 415 clinicians from 219 hospitals spread across thirty-three cities and twenty-two provinces. As for diagnosis, the laboratory tests prescribed by physicians for suspected WM patients were relatively consistent (92% -99% recommendation for laboratory, 79% -95% recommendation for pathology, 96% recommendation for gene testing, and 63% -83% recommendation for imaging examination). However, from a physician's perspective, there was 22% misdiagnosis occurred in clinical practice. The rate of misdiagnosis was higher in lower-level hospitals than in tertiary grade A hospitals (29% vs 21%, P<0.001). The main reasons for misdiagnosis were that WM was easily confused with other diseases, and physicians lacked the necessary knowledge to make an accurate diagnosis. In terms of gene testing in clinical practice, 96% of participating physicians believed that WM patients would require gene testing for MYD88 and CXCR4 mutations because the results of gene testing would aid in confirming diagnosis and treatment options. In terms of treatment, 55% of physicians thought that the most important goal was to achieve remission, while 54% and 51% of physicians wanted to improve laboratory and/or examination results and extend overall survival time, respectively. Among patients with treatment indications, physicians estimated that approximately 21% of them refused to receive treatment, mainly owing to a lack of affordable care and disease awareness. When selecting the most appropriate treatment regimens, physicians would consider patient affordability (63% ), comorbidity (61% ), and risk level (54% ). Regimens containing Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) were most widely recommended for both treatment-na?ve and relapsed/refractory patients (94% for all patients, 95% for treatment-na?ve patients, and 75% for relapsed/refractory patients), and most physicians recommended Ibrutinib (84% ). For those patients who received treatment, physicians reported that approximately 23% of patients did not comply with the treatment regimen due to a lack of affordability and disease awareness. Furthermore, 66% of physicians believe that in the future, increasing disease awareness and improving diagnosis rates is critical. Conclusions:This study is the first national physician survey of WM conducted in China. It systematically describes the issues that exist in WM diagnosis and treatment in China, such as a high rate of misdiagnosis, limited access to gene testing and new drugs, and poor patient adherence to treatment. Chinese doctors believe that improving doctors’ and patients’ understanding of WM is one of the most urgent issues that must be addressed right now.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail