Application of the psychological aging scale for healthy people: A preliminary study based on empirical research / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To explore the distribution of psychological aging in healthy population and its relationship with telomere length in peripheral blood leukocyte,and to provide reference for aging evaluation.Methods:Stratified random samples were obtained according to age and they were divided into 9 age groups.The age-related psychological information were collected from healthy people by using the self-made scale.Situation of psychological aging,correlation between age and telomere length and score of this scale were analyzed by statistical software.Results:A total of 2 100 questionnaires were distributed,and 2 060 of them were valid and has been recovered,with an efficiency of 98.10％.The ratio of male to female was 0.95:1;psychological aging score was in the range of 8.62-23.14;cognitive function score was in the range of 2.25-10.77;emotion score was in the range of 1.45-6.73;personality score was in the range of 0.96-4.22;motivation score was in the range of 1.50-7.18.The correlation coefficient of psychological aging scores with age was 0.721 (P＜0.001).The average relative telomere length was 1.06±0.26,and relative telomere length in different age groups were significantly different (F=35.803,P＜0.001).Telomere length was negatively correlated with age (r=-0.964,P＜0.00 1) and psychological agingscores (r=-0.915,P=0.004).Conclusion:The empirical study of physiological aging scale in healthy population shows that the scores of physical aging are increased with age and that the telomere length is negatively correlated with aging scores,suggesting that the scale can provide reference for the comprehensive evaluation of aging.

Evaluation of the aging status and distribution characteristics for male population by three-dimensional human aging scale / 中南大学学报(医学版)

To investigate the ageing status for male population aged or over 20 years old in urban communities, clarifying their distribution characteristics and rules, and to provide reference for aging research.
 Methods: A total of 1 120 men aged or over 20 years old in Nanchang were obtained by stratified sampling, and the aging scale was measured in 9 groups. The distribution characteristics of aging scores were analyzed by normality test, variance analysis, and linear correlation.
 Results: The total score of aging and the scores of physiological, psychological, and physiological dimensions were 54.01±9.24, 32.33±7.54, 14.66±1.64, and 7.02±1.16, respectively. The scores were positively correlated with age. The total score curve of aging was significantly increased in the 25-<30 and 30-<40, 65-<70 and 70-<75 years old groups. The physiological dimension curve was similar to the total score curve. The psychological dimension curve was more pronounced at 55-<60 and 60-<65 years old groups. The social dimension curve raised slowly and smoothly at all ages.
 Conclusion: The total score and the scores for all dimensions of male physiological-psycho-sociological increase with age; and changes near the age group of 55-<60 and 60-<65 are obvious, providing reference for the understanding of male aging.

Characteristics of distribution and changes of telomere length in human / 中南大学学报(医学版)

To explore the relationship between telomere length changes and age, and to provide data and reference for further study of geriatric medical problems.
 Methods: The healthy people over 20 years old were chosen as subject from several hospitals by random sampling method, and their peripheral blood samples were collected. The relative length of telomere was detected by quantitative real-time PCR, and the relationship between age and telomere length was analyzed by statistical software.
 Results: A total of 1 022 samples were obtained. There were significant differences in the relative telomere length among different age groups (F=21.492, P<0.001). Telomere length and age showed negative correlation (r=-0.325, P<0.001), the regression equation was y=-0.008x+1.772 (x for age, y for the average telomere length, P<0.001).
 Conclusion: The telomere length for peripheral blood leukocytes in healthy people varies between different age groups, suggesting that telomere length gradually decreases with age.

Construction of a psychological aging scale for healthy people / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To construct a psychological aging scale,and to provide a tool and indexes for scientific evaluation on aging.Methods:The age-related psychological items were collected through literature screening and expert interview.The importance,feasibilityand the degree of authority for the psychological index system were graded by two rounds of Delphi method.Using analytic hierarchy process,the weight of dimensions and items were determined.The analysis for internal consistency reliability,correlation and exploratory factor was performed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the scales.Results:By two rounds of Delphi method,17 experts offered the results as follows:the coefficient of expert authorities was 0.88±0.06,the coordination coefficients for the importance and feasibility in second round were 0.456 (P＜0.01) and 0.666 (P＜0.01),respectively.The consistency was good.The psychological aging scale for healthy people included 4 dimensions as follows:cognitive function,emotion,personality and motivation.The weight coefficients for the 4 dimensions were 0.338,0.250,0.166 and 0.258,respectively.The Cronbach's α coefficient for the scale was 0.822,the reliability was 0.817,the content validity index (CVI) was 0.847,and the cumulative contribution rate for the 5 factors was5 1.42％.Conclusion:The psychological aging scale is satisfied,which can provide reference for the evaluation for aging.The indicators were representative and well-recognized.

Based on empirical research: a preliminary study on application of the social aging scale for healthy people / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To build a social aging scale for healthy people,and get the accuracy and feasibility of the scale to judge the aging of healthy people on the basis of the empirical research.Methods:Stratified random sampling was conducted according to the nine different age groups,and the age-related social function information was collected for healthy people by using the scale,which was made in our own plant;the distribution of the score,the correlations between the score and age or telomere length were analyzed by statistical software.Results:A total of 2 297 subjects were collected for the analysis.The ratio of male to female was 0.8:1.Social function of aging score was in the range of 3.00-12.90;aging score of personal ability was in the range of 1.00-4.45;aging score of social participation was in the range of 1.00-4.52;and aging score of organizational communication was in the range of 1.00-5.00.The correlation coefficient of aging scores with age was 0.696 (P＜0.001).The result of telomere length showed that the relative telomere length was 1.056±0.261.The telomere length in different groups were significantly different (F=35.803,P＜0.001).The telomere length was negatively correlated with aging (r=-0.964,P＜0.001) and social function of aging (r=-0.857,P＜0.001),respectively.Conclusion:The scores of age-related social function,personal ability,social participation,and organizational communication are increased with age.The telomere length is negatively correlated to aging score.The scale is applicable to measure social function of aging,which can provide reference for evaluation of the comprehensive of aging.

Construction of a physiological aging scale for healthy people based on a modified Delphi method / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To build a physiological aging scale for healthy people.
@*METHODS@#We collected age-related physiologic items through literature screening and expert interview. Two rounds of Delphi were implemented. The importance, feasibility and the degree of authority for the physiological index system were graded. Using analytic hierarchy process, we determined the weight of dimensions and items.
@*RESULTS@#Using Delphy mothod, 17 physiological and other professional experts offered the results as follow: coefficient of expert authorities Cr was 0.86±0.03, coordination coefficients for the first and second round were 0.264(χ2=229.691, P<0.001) and 0.293(χ2=228.474，P<0.001), respectively. The consistency was good. The aging scale for healthy people included 3 dimensions, namely physical form, feeling movement and functional status. Each dimension had 8 items. The weight coefficients for the 3 dimensions were 0.54, 0.16, and 0.30, respectively. The Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.893, the reliability was 0.796, and the variance of the common factor was 58.17%.
@*CONCLUSION@#The improved Delphi method or physiological aging scale is satisfied, which can provide reference for the evaluation of aging.

Analysis of 33 children with deep neck infection / 中华耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the effective treatment of deep neck infection in children.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirty-three cases of deep neck infection treated from September 2005 to May 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. To observe the effect of antibiotics and surgical drainage.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All cases were cured, including one case who was complicated with carotid artery rupture and was timely cured by vascular interventional therapy, and the cure rate was 100%.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Combined application of broad-spectrum antibiotics and effective surgical drainage are key to treat deep neck infection in children. The emergence of repeated small amount of bleeding in the nose and throat in children is an indicator for big neck vessel rupture and interventional vascular therapy may be considered.</p>

The clinical analysis of thyriod carcinoma showing thymus-like differentiation / 临床耳鼻咽喉头颈外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of carcinoma showing thymus-like differentiation (CASTLE) of thyroid, and to improve the understanding of CASTLE.@*METHOD@#In 6 patients with CASTLE, we performed region VI lymph node dissection, the lesion resection of thyroid lobe and isthmus. After the operation, except one case of 68 years old patient, the rest patients were treated with radiotherapy 60 Gy in anterior cervical region after third week of operation and 5 courses of chemotherapy with cisplatin, each interval of 2 weeks. Insist on the oral Euthyrox.@*RESULT@#All patients were alive without recurrence and metastasis.@*CONCLUSION@#The diagnosis of CASTLE depends on the histology and immunohistochemistry. Operation was the main treatment. CASTLE is a rare type of thyroid carcinoma with slow progress and good prognosis.

A 1:1 Matched Case-control Study on Factors of Alzheimer’s Disease / 中国慢性病预防与控制

Objective To investigate the factors of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Methods A 1:1 matched case-control study was conducted. The study included 129 patients of clinically diagnosed AD and 129 controls selected from Nanchang and Jiujiang areas. The data were analyzed by the conditional logistic regression. Results The results showed the unsociable personality (OR=2.486,95%CI=1.075～6.638),the history of great negative life events (OR=4.125,95%CI=1.706～12.249),using cookers made of aluminum (OR=2.454,95%CI=1.277～5.268) were identified as risk factors for AD. The good family income state (OR=0.324,95%CI=0.106～0.828) and frequently physical exercises (OR=0.258,95%CI=0.104～0.520) were protective factors for AD. Conclusion Alzheimer’s Disease seems to be related to the income state,frequency of physical exercises,personality,big negative life events,using cookers made of Aluminum.

Safety of Simvastatin in the Treatment of Patients with Dyslipidemia / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To explore the safety of different dosages of simvastatin in patients with dyslipidemia. METHODS: 269 patients with essential dyslipidemia were randomly assigned to receive simvastatin (5, 10 or 40 mg?d-1) for 8 weeks. The curative efficacy and the adverse reactions were compared among groups. RESULTS: There were significant differences across the 3 groups (5, 10 or 40 mg?d-1) with regard to the total effective rates on regulating total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(P0.05). The total incidence of ADRs was 14.87%, which appeared mainly as gastrointestinal reaction and myosalgia, and the differences across the 3 groups were significant (P=0.03), but no significant difference was noted with regard to sex and age (P=0.46,P=0.07). CONCLUSION: Simvastatin may induce ADRs, but in most cases the ADRs were mild,and the incidence of the ADRs increased as the dosage of simvastatin increased.Tailoring the dosage of simvastatin to patients’ clinical characteristics is conducive to patients’ medication safety.