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AIM: To analyze the correlation between ocular surface status and serum lipids in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction(MGD)during pregnancy, and to provide new ideas for the management and treatment of MGD during pregnancy.METHODS: Totally 120 pregnant women(240 eyes)treated in our hospital from May 2021 to May 2022 were selected and they were divided into MGD group(60 cases, 120 eyes)and control group(60 cases, 120 eyes)according to the presence or absence of MGD. All subjects received the ocular surface disease index scores(OSDI)and underwent examinations of meibomian gland morphology and function, tear film and blood lipid.RESULTS: The scores of OSDI, the related indexes of meibomian gland, corneal fluorescein staining(FL)scores, total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG)and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C)in the MGD group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05). The scores of fluorescein breakup time(FBUT), Schirmer Ⅰ test(SIt)and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)in the MGD group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05). Correlation analysis showed that the scores of TG, TC, LDL-C were negatively correlated with the values of FBUT(rs =-0.702, -0.647, -0.710, all P<0.001).CONCLUSION: The level of blood lipids in pregnant patients with MGD is significantly increased, and the levels of TC, TG and LDL-C may be related to the stability of tear film.
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AIM: To investigate the changes in anterior chamber depth(ACD), axial length(AL), and corneal curvature(K)after operation in patients with high axial myopia combined with cataract, and the effect on postoperative mean refractive error(MFE)by different surgical approaches.METHODS: A total of 126 patients(126 eyes)performed cataract combined with intraocular lens(IOL)implantation were selected and divided into 3 groups according to different surgical approaches and axial length. Group A included 42 patients(42 eyes)who had cataract combined with high myopia and were performed cataract phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation; Group B included 42 patients(42 eyes)who had cataract combined with high myopia and underwent small incision cataract extracapsular extraction combined with IOL implantation; Group C included 42 patients(42 eyes)who had cataract with normal axial length and underwent cataract phacoemulsification combined with IOL implantation. Then, the ACD, AL, K value and visual acuity of the three groups at 1d before operation and 3mo after operation were measured, and statistical analysis was performed.RESULTS: The differences in the mean values of preoperative and postoperative changes in ACD(△ACD)and AL(△AL)between groups A and B showed no statistical significance. The differences in the mean values of △ACD and △AL between groups A and C and groups B and C were both statistically significant(both P<0.01). △ACD and △AL in all three groups showed positive correlation(rA=0.855, rB=0.856, rC=0.639, all P<0.05). Furthermore, preoperative AL, △AL, △ACD and MFE in all three groups showed positive correlation(rA=0.874, 0.877, 0.858, rB=0.875, 0.879, 0.858, rC=0.428, 0.766, 0.862, all P<0.05). The standardized regression coefficients of groups A and B were △AL>△ACD(1.32 and 1.31 times), and the standardized regression coefficients of group C were △ACD>△AL(1.66 times).CONCLUSION: Different surgical procedures had no significant effect on the postoperative K value and MFE in patients with high axial myopia combined with cataract, of which main influencing factor is the change in the AL before and after surgery. The postoperative MFE in patients with normal AL was more due to the change of ACD.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the efficacy of Chinese medicine (CM) adjunct to conventional medications for idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Electronic English and Chinese databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Chinese Medical Current Contents, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Science and Technology Journal Database, Wanfang Med Database, and Traditional Chinese Medical Database System were used for key words searching in a highly sensitive search strategy. The extracted data was analyzed by the Review Manager 5.0.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Twelve trials involving 869 participants were included in the meta-analysis. Unified PD Rating Scale (UPDRS) I, II, III, IV scores and UPDRS V-IV total scores were used to be the primary outcomes, Parkinson Disease Question-39 (PDQ-39) and Scores of Chinese Medical Symptoms were the secondary outcomes. CM adjunct therapy had greater improvement in UPDRS I [2 trials; standardized mean difference (SMD)-0.40, 95% confidence interval (CI)-0.71 to-0.09; Z=2.49 (P=0.01)], II [5 trials; SMD-0.47, 95% CI-0.69 to-0.25; Z=4.20 (P<0.01)], III [5 trials; SMD-0.35, 95% CI-0.57 to-0.13; Z=3.16 (P=0.002)], IV scores [3 trials; SMD-0.32, 95% CI-0.60 to-0.03; Z=2.17 (P=0.03)], UPDRS I-IV total scores [7 trials; SMD-0.36, 95%CI-0.53 to-0.20; Z=4.24 (P<0.05)]. PDQ-39 and Chinese medical symptoms compared to the conventional medication only.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>CM adjunct therapy has potential therapeutic benefits by decreasing UPDRS scores and reducing adverse effect.</p>
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Humans , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Parkinson Disease , Drug Therapy , Publication Bias , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Surveys and Questionnaires , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the optical quality in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) by using double-pass optical quality analysis system (OQAS-Ⅱ) for offering the reference data for clinical practices.Methods A total of 50 patients with a diagnosis of MGD,who were divided into MGD with dry eye disease (DED) group (n =22) and MGD without DED group (n =28) according to the results of tear film break-up time (BUT) and Schirmer I test (SIT),and another 25 healthy subjects were enrolled in this study.Then several parameters,including modulation transfer function cutoff (MTF cutoff),Strehl ratio (SR) and objective scattering index (OSI),were measured to evaluate the optical quality by using OQAS-Ⅱ.Additional clinical examination,including meibomian gland and tear film assessment were per formed and compared between the three groups.In addition,a correlation analysis was conducted among OSI,MTF cutoff,SR,BUT,SIT and meibomian gland assessment.Results Statistical differences were approached in MTF cutoff,SR,OSI of the three groups (all P ＜ 0.05).The MTF cutoff and SR in MGD without DED group were significantly lower than those in the control group [(31.36 + 1.83) c · deg-1 vs.(35.87 ± 1.59)c·deg-1,(0.21 +0.02) vs.(0.23 ±0.03)],but the OSI got higher [(0.57+ 0.06) vs.(0.45 ±± 0.06)] (all P ＜ 0.05).The SR and MTF cutoff in MGD patients with DED was significantly lower than those in MGD patients without DED [(27.87 ±± 3.08),c·deg-1 vs.(31.36±±1.83)c· deg-1,(0.16 ±±0.02) vs.(0.21 ± 0.02)],but OSIgot significantly higher [(0.72 ± 0.10) vs.(O.57 ± 0.06)] (all P ＜ 0.05).Among the three groups,OSI,MTF cutoff and SR showed no significant correlation with BUT,SIT and meibomian gland assessment (all P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion There is changes in visual quality parameters in MGD patients by OQAS-Ⅱ,and MGD with DED patients has significant changes than MGD patients without DED.
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Objective To evaluate the optical quality in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) by using double-pass optical quality analysis system (OQAS-Ⅱ) for offering the reference data for clinical practices.Methods A total of 50 patients with a diagnosis of MGD,who were divided into MGD with dry eye disease (DED) group (n =22) and MGD without DED group (n =28) according to the results of tear film break-up time (BUT) and Schirmer I test (SIT),and another 25 healthy subjects were enrolled in this study.Then several parameters,including modulation transfer function cutoff (MTF cutoff),Strehl ratio (SR) and objective scattering index (OSI),were measured to evaluate the optical quality by using OQAS-Ⅱ.Additional clinical examination,including meibomian gland and tear film assessment were per formed and compared between the three groups.In addition,a correlation analysis was conducted among OSI,MTF cutoff,SR,BUT,SIT and meibomian gland assessment.Results Statistical differences were approached in MTF cutoff,SR,OSI of the three groups (all P ＜ 0.05).The MTF cutoff and SR in MGD without DED group were significantly lower than those in the control group [(31.36 + 1.83) c · deg-1 vs.(35.87 ± 1.59)c·deg-1,(0.21 +0.02) vs.(0.23 ±0.03)],but the OSI got higher [(0.57+ 0.06) vs.(0.45 ±± 0.06)] (all P ＜ 0.05).The SR and MTF cutoff in MGD patients with DED was significantly lower than those in MGD patients without DED [(27.87 ±± 3.08),c·deg-1 vs.(31.36±±1.83)c· deg-1,(0.16 ±±0.02) vs.(0.21 ± 0.02)],but OSIgot significantly higher [(0.72 ± 0.10) vs.(O.57 ± 0.06)] (all P ＜ 0.05).Among the three groups,OSI,MTF cutoff and SR showed no significant correlation with BUT,SIT and meibomian gland assessment (all P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion There is changes in visual quality parameters in MGD patients by OQAS-Ⅱ,and MGD with DED patients has significant changes than MGD patients without DED.
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Objective To explore the value of preventive nursing process in the management of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in the department of neurology. Methods From January 2016 to May 2016, 38 hospitalized patients with neurological disorders were set as the control group . The control group was given routine nursing according to traditional way, and another 38 patients hospitalized from June 2016 to October 2016 who were set as the observation group were implemented with IAD preventive nursing process, including the training of nurses, risk factor evaluation,measures implented and IAD health education. The two groups were compared in terms of incidence, severity and harms of IAD. Results The incontinence incidence of IAD in the observation group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). The IADS score of the observation group was significantly lower as well (P<0.05). Conclusion Preventive nursing process can help to reduce the risk and severity of IADS in the patients with urinary incontinence in neurology department.
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Objective To investigate the current status of agitated behaviors among institutionalized elderly with dementia. Methods The Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) and General Information questionnaire were used to collect information of agitated behaviors among 141 institutionalized elderly with dementia in a long-term care facility in Guangzhou. Results Nearly 90.07％(127/141) of the elderly with dementia had the symptoms of agitation. Among the four categories of the agitated behaviors, the incidence for physically non-aggressive behaviors (82.27％, 116/141) was the highest, followed by physically aggressive behaviors (78.72％ , 111/141), verbally non- aggressive behaviors (74.47％, 105/141) and verbally aggressive behaviors (64.54％, 91/141). Spitting, repetitive sentences or questions, complaining occurred frequently. Conclusions The incidence of the agitated behaviors was high and the manifestation and types of agitated behaviors were varied, which should be paid attention to by the institution. It is necessary to develop the personalized, systematic, standardized nursing intervention to provide the support for caregivers and help the elderly with dementia to cope with agitation.
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Objective To explore the value of preventive nursing process in the management of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) in the department of neurology. Methods From January 2016 to May 2016, 38 hospitalized patients with neurological disorders were set as the control group . The control group was given routine nursing according to traditional way, and another 38 patients hospitalized from June 2016 to October 2016 who were set as the observation group were implemented with IAD preventive nursing process, including the training of nurses, risk factor evaluation,measures implented and IAD health education. The two groups were compared in terms of incidence, severity and harms of IAD. Results The incontinence incidence of IAD in the observation group was lower than that of the control group (P<0.05). The IADS score of the observation group was significantly lower as well (P<0.05). Conclusion Preventive nursing process can help to reduce the risk and severity of IADS in the patients with urinary incontinence in neurology department.
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Objective:To evaluate magnetic resonance (MR) indirect lymphography for lymph node metastasis of cervical cancer diagnosis value.Methods: One hundred and eight cases of the 2009-2013 hospital admission of patients with cervical cancer, magnetic resonance indirect lymphography for sentinel lymph node imaging, pelvic lymph drainage situation of observation, the patients underwent total hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy.Results: The experimental results show that interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography judgment patients with cervical cancer lymphmetastasis accuracy was 96.30% (104/108), the sensitivity was 78.95% (15/19), no significant difference with the pathological examination results (t=0.89,P>0.05). The determination of interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography for lymph node metastasis of uterine cervix cancer prediction accuracy rate is high,play an important role in the preoperative diagnosis of uterine cervical cancer.Conclusion:MR indirect lymphography for cervical cancer patients can appear pelvic draining lymph node anatomy, regional lymphatic, and evaluation of sentinel lymph node status and diagnosis of cervical cancer with lymph node metastasis or not is feasible and effective.
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To evaluate the influence of phacoemulsification on corneal endothelium of senile cataract with lupus nephritis (LN). ●METHODS:This clinical trial involved 40 cataract patients with lupus nephritis (40 eyes), and 50 cases (50 eyes) without lupus nephritis. All of them underwent phacoemulsification+lOL implantation. The parameters of corneal endothelial cell including central corneal endothelium cell density ( CED ), average area of endothelial cell ( AVE) and coefficient of variation ( CV) were recorded by corneal endothelial microscope pre -operation and at one month after operation. The data were analyzed by SPSS 13. 0 statistical software. ● RESULTS: Both LN group and control group, the morphology of coneal endothelial was statistical significant differences between pre - operation and 1mo postoperation. The CED was lower, AVE and CV were higher ( P ● CONCLUSlON: The corneal endothelial cell in lupus nephritis patients is more fragile. Safe and reliable operation should be selected for these patients.
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National data show that in China mainland unsedated gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy has been applied in most hospitals for clinical examination, while sedated GI endoscopy is only performed in some hospitals. The purpose of this study was to compare sedated versus unsedated GI endoscopy regarding cost, safety, degree of comfort, tolerance level and overall satisfaction of patients over a 6-month period investigation. From March to September 2011, a questionnaire survey was performed on 1800 patients and 30 physicians at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University and Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command. The patients fell into two groups according to their own decisions: the unsedated group (n=1000) and the sedated group (n=800). After examination, the patients and the physicians were required to fill in a questionnaire form. All the data were analyzed statistically. The results showed that the main factors the patients took for consideration between sedated and unsedated procedures included economy, comfort and safety. The income levels between the sedated and unsedated groups showed significant difference (P<0.01). Most patients in the unsedated group had lower income and were covered by less medical insurance. The tolerance rate was 92.4% vs. 65.5% between the sedated and unsedated group, respectively. 95.5% patients in the sedated group and 72.1% patients in the unsedated group chose the same endoscopy procedure for repeat examination. The survey data from endoscopists suggested the sedated procedure was more comfortable but less safe than the unsedated procedure (P<0.01). In China, unsedated GI endoscopy is now widely accepted by the majority of patients due to low cost and safety. Compared to unsedated GI endoscopy, sedated GI endoscopy is less painful, but more expensive and less safe. With the rapid improvement of people's living standard and the reliability of sedation technology, we expect sedated GI endoscopy will be gradually accepted by more patients.
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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Case-Control Studies , China , Conscious Sedation , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal , Economics , Methods , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
National data show that in China mainland unsedated gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy has been applied in most hospitals for clinical examination, while sedated GI endoscopy is only performed in some hospitals. The purpose of this study was to compare sedated versus unsedated GI endoscopy regarding cost, safety, degree of comfort, tolerance level and overall satisfaction of patients over a 6-month period investigation. From March to September 2011, a questionnaire survey was performed on 1800 patients and 30 physicians at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University and Wuhan General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command. The patients fell into two groups according to their own decisions: the unsedated group (n=1000) and the sedated group (n=800). After examination, the patients and the physicians were required to fill in a questionnaire form. All the data were analyzed statistically. The results showed that the main factors the patients took for consideration between sedated and unsedated procedures included economy, comfort and safety. The income levels between the sedated and unsedated groups showed significant difference (P<0.01). Most patients in the unsedated group had lower income and were covered by less medical insurance. The tolerance rate was 92.4% vs. 65.5% between the sedated and unsedated group, respectively. 95.5% patients in the sedated group and 72.1% patients in the unsedated group chose the same endoscopy procedure for repeat examination. The survey data from endoscopists suggested the sedated procedure was more comfortable but less safe than the unsedated procedure (P<0.01). In China, unsedated GI endoscopy is now widely accepted by the majority of patients due to low cost and safety. Compared to unsedated GI endoscopy, sedated GI endoscopy is less painful, but more expensive and less safe. With the rapid improvement of people's living standard and the reliability of sedation technology, we expect sedated GI endoscopy will be gradually accepted by more patients.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To establish a nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell line CNE1-pLVTHM/BART7 with stable ebv-miR-BART7 overexpression.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The recombinant lentivirus pLVTHM/BART7 expression plasmid was packaged into mature lentivirus by 293FT cells and used to infect CNE1 cells. Flow cytometry was employed for sorting the GFP(+) cells. The efficiency of ebv-miR-BART7 overexpression was determined using qRT-PCR.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The recombinant lentivirus plasmid pLVTHM/BART7 was successfully constructed and verified by PCR and sequencing. The expression of ebv-miR-BART7 in CNE1 cells infected with the lentivirus pLVTHM/BART7 was significantly increased as compared with the negative control and the blank control cells.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The recombinant lentivirus vector pLVTHM/BART7 results in high and stable expression of ebv-miR-BART7 in infected CNE1 cells, which provides a useful cell model for further studies of the role of ebv-miR-BART7 in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.</p>
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Humans , Carcinoma , Cell Line, Tumor , Genetic Vectors , Lentivirus , Genetics , MicroRNAs , Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms , Genetics , PlasmidsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE To investigate the condition of drug-resistant genes in MRSA and MSSA. METHODS The drug-resistant genes mecA,ermA/B/C,aac(6′)/aph(2″),aph(3′)-Ⅲ,ant(4′,4″) and tetM of MRSA and MSSA were detected by polymerase chain reaction(PCR). RESULTS The 5 kinds of drug-resistant genes,such as mecA,ermA/B/C,aac(6′)/aph(2″),(aph(3′)-Ⅲ) and tetM were positive in MRSA. CONCLUSIONS MRSA is a multi-resistant pathogen.
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Objective To investigate the change of renal 1-alpha hydroxylase and its effect on bone mineral density in the old rats with type 2 diabetic nephropathy. Methods Forty Wistar rats of 18 months old were randomly divided into normal control (N), diabetes (D), diabetes treated with vitamin D_ 3 (T1) and diabetes treated with 1-?(OH)D_ 3 (T2) groups, respectively. Ten rats in each group. Dual energy X-ray absorption (DEXA) was used to determine bone mineral density (BMD) of lumbar spines and femoral bone. 24 h urinary protein excretion, serum 25(OH)D_ 3 and 1,25(OH)_ 2 D_ 3 were measured by radioimmunoassay. Results Compared with controls, 24 h urinary protein excretion increased remarkably D, T1, T2 groups, while BMD greatly decreased, much lower in D group and T1 group than T2 group (P0.05). The level of 1,25(OH)_ 2 D_ 3 in N group was the same to T2 group, but higher than D, T1 groups (P
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Objective To study the genotypes of 102 strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)collected consecutively in 2002 in our hospital Method Multiplex PCR was used to genotype Staphylococcal chromosomal cassette mec(SCCmec)element and its variants.Results Among 102 strains of MRSA,the genotypes were as follows:SCCmec-Ⅲ(94 strains),SCCmec-ⅢA(4 strains), SCCmec-Ⅳ(2 stains),SCCmec-Ⅰ(2 stains).Conclusion The predominant genotype of MRSA circulating in this hospital in 2002 was SCCmec-Ⅲ by multiplex PCR.
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Objective To investigate the infiltration of inflammatory cells and the pathogenesis of nasal polyps. Methods the nasal polyps were obtained from 42 patients undergoing nasal operations. The tissues from each patient were stained with HE and Toluidine Blue for eosiophils, lymphocyte, plasma cell and mast cell and observed under the light microscope. A mean number of the above cells were counted. All data were analyzed with the Ttest. Results Eosinophils were found predominantly in 12 polyps(28.57％). Lymphocyte infiltration was shown in the other 30 polyps (71.43％). Furthermore, many mast cells with only a few eosinophils were found in the lymphocyte infiltration polyps; the number of mast cells in these polyps were much more than those in eosinophil accumulation polyps with a very significant difference(P＜0.01). Conclusion The accumulation of eosinophils in the nasal polyps does not appear to be related to the presence of mast cells and allergy. The disorder of immunity may play an important role in the formation of nasal polyps.