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Objective:To follow up and observe the intellectual development of school children aged 8 to 10 in Baicheng County, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, which was a severe iodine deficiency disorders region in history, before and after effective control of the disease, in order to evaluate the impact of iodine supplementation on protection of children's intellectual development and provide a theoretical basis for scientific supplements of iodine.Methods:From 1989 to 2018, Combined Raven's Test for Rural in China (CRT-RC) was used to observe the intellectual development status of 660 Uyghur school children aged 8 to 10 in Baicheng County in 1989, 2002, 2006, 2012 and 2018, respectively. Children's intelligence quotient (IQ) was calculated using CRT-RC's 1987 normal sample of rural children in the same age group; the data of average iodized salt coverage rate (C-IS) and childhood goiter rate (GR) from multiple local surveys and the median urinary iodine (MUIC) of children were collected, combined with the "Criteria for Elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders" (GB 16006-2008) and the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) recommended standards, the status of iodine deficiency during children's growth (IDG) was divided into complete exposure to iodine deficiency, no exposure, and semi-exposed. The Flynn effect (FE) gain was calculated using norm samples of children aged 8 to 10 in 1987, 1996 and 2006 of CRT-RC, and the differences in children's intellectual development after FE correction before and after IDG reached the standard were compared.Results:The IQ of children were (81.67 ± 14.13), (83.26 ± 14.05), (89.68 ± 13.58), (98.50 ± 14.33) and (103.23 ± 15.25) points in Baicheng County in 1989, 2002, 2006, 2012 and 2018, respectively, the difference between different years was statistically significant ( F = 58.357, P < 0.01). The three indicators of C-IS, GR, and MUIC didn't meet the standards during the IDG evaluation period in the 1989, 2002, and 2006 groups, which were the complete exposure to iodine deficiency; in the 2012 group, only the MUIC met the standard, which was semi-exposed; in the 2018 group, three indicators all met the standard, which was no exposure. The FE gains of 1987 with 1996, 1996 with 2006 were 0.96 points/year and 0.74 points/year, respectively; after FE correction, the actual gains of IQ of 2002 and 2006 compared with 1989, 2012 and 2018 compared with 2006 were - 9.57, - 6.11, 4.38, and 4.67 points, respectively. Conclusions:In iodine deficiency areas, intermittent iodine supplementation (1989 - 2009) for children exposed to iodine deficiency during growth still cannot effectively protect children's intellectual development; continuous and effective iodine supplementation (2010 - 2018) with iodized salt as the core and covering children's growth period has obvious positive effects on protection of children's normal intellectual development. In the future, we will continue to observe the influence of IDG full-cycle suitable iodine nutrition on children's intellectual development.
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Objective]To summarize Professor Chen Huade’s clinical experience on treatment of hyperactivity of liver yang type vertigo by acupuncture. [Method]By combining with expositions of past dynasties, collecting and analysis of the clinical cases of liver yang type vertigo, to summarize the etiology and pathogenesis of liver yang type vertigo and Professor Chen’s treatment characteristics, and take a case as evidence.[Result]In Professor Chen’s opinion, the basic pathogenesis of hyperactivity of liver yang type vertigo is hepatorenal Yin deficient liver Yang syndrone. Belong to excess in the upper and deficiency in the lower, asthenia in origin and asthenia in superficiality. Based on the theory of “treating disease from the root”,cure this disease by the body acupuncture plus eartip bloodletting therapy, each had a good curative effect.The evidence showed, after the body acupuncture plus eartip bloodletting therapy ten times, vertigo symptom relieved obviously, blood pressure dropped to normal range. In the following up of 3 months, none had a recurrence. [Conclusion]Because of its cheap, non-toxic side effects, significant efficacy, and the characteristics of both symptoms and root causes curing, it is gradually accepted by more and more patients.Professor Chen Huade’s treatment on hyperactivity of liver yang type vertigo by acupuncture has significant effect in clinic which is worth spreading.
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Objective To systematically assess the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for vertigo with excess syndrome. Methods Chinese and English literature about acupuncture treatment of vertigo with excess syndrome published in recent years was comprehensively searched. The quality of the retrieved literature meeting the inclusion criteria of randomized controlled trial was assessed and its data was collected. A Meta analysis of the included studies was carried out.Results Finally, 10 articles with randomized controlled trials containing a total of 688 patients were included in the analysis. The included literature was assessed at lower quality using Cochrane evaluation member manual 5.1. A Meta analysis showed that the efficacy rate of acupuncture treatment for vertigo with excess syndrome was higher than that of Western drugs alone [M-H OR 4.84, 95%CI (2.39, 9.81),P<0.0001]. Combined acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine was superior to Chinese herbal medicine alone [M-H OR 3.82, 95%CI (2.06, 7.10),P<0.0001]. Vertigo symptom and function scoring showed day 3 of treatment [MD 4.66, 95%CI (2.97, 6.35)], day 7 of treatment [MD 0.95, 95%CI (0.03, 1.86)] and day 14 of treatment [MD 0.89, 95%CI (0.71, 2.49)]. There were statistically significant differences in the vertigo symptom and function scores between the two groups of patients at day 3 and 7 of treatment. There were no statistically significant differences in the scores between the two groups of patients at day 14 of treatment. Conclusions Acupuncture or combined acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are effective and highly safe in treating vertigo with excess syndrome, but high-quality, multi-center and large-sample RCT studies still need to be conducted for validation and support.
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Objective To analyze the median urinary iodine(MUI)level in normal pregnant women based on World HeMth Organization(WHO) recommended criterion,and to provide the MUI reference values for monitoring and evaluating iodine nutrition during pregnancy and related studies.Methods Total 604 normal pregnant and 192 non-pregnant women(as a comparison)were selected from a cross-sectional survey.These women were all healthy,iodine sufficient,with normal thyroid function,and negative anti-thyroid antibodies.The iodine content in drinking water,edible salt,and urine was determined by standard methods,and serum TSH,FT4,FT3,thyroid peroxidaseantibody(TPOAb),and thyroglobulin antibody(TgAb)were measured using chemiluminescent immunoassay.Resuits (1)The iodine in drinking water was 3.0μg/L indicating such small amount of iodine could be neglected for daily iodine intake.(2)All women consumed iodized salt with the median iodine in salt of 31.7 mg/kg.The daily iodine intake of at least 240 μg could be roughly estimated if an average of 10 g salt was taken per person per day and further subtracted by 20%iodine lost during cooking,which could meet the iodine needs during pregnancy.(3)The MUI of 173.1μg/L was calculated from 604 pregnant women having 174.5,167.0,and 180.7 μg/L during the first,second,and third trimesters,respectively,reaching the optimal level of 150-249 μg/L recommended by WHO for pregnant women.However,our data showed relatively lower levels,not reaching 200μg/L.The MUI of 240.2μg/L was calculated from 192 non-pregnant women,reaching the level of"above requirement"(200-299μg/L) recommended by WHO for adults.(4)All women were euthyroid and antibody-negative,but the TSH level in pregnant women was lower than that in non-pregnant women,in particular during the first trimester,while FT4 and FT3 were considerably decreased compared with the non-pregnant(with an exception of FT4 in the first trimester),and both gradually declined with the gestational age.Conclusions The optimal MUI level of 150-249 μg/,L recommended by WHO can be applied to pregnant Chinese women,but our data provided a relatively low range of 150-200μ/L throughout pregnancy.The higher MUI of 240.2μg/L in non-pregnant women indicated that iodized salt with different contents should be supplied on market to meet the requirement of different groups of population.
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Objective To set up the trimester-specific reference ranges of thyroid hormones for normal pregnant women to provide reference criteria for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring or screening of thyroid disease during pregnancy and related research. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted in pregnant and non-pregnant women in iodine sufficient areas. A total of 505 normal pregnant women and 153 normal non-pregnant women (as control) were selected for establishing trimester-specific reference ranges of thyroid hormones after rigorous screening through the survey questionnaire and laboratory tests. Thyroid hormones were measured by Bayer automated chemiluminescence immunoassay, and the reference range of each hormone was calculated as median (the 50th percentile value) and two-sided limits (the 2.5th and 97.5th percentile values). Results All women investigated were in iodine sufficient status within optimal urine iodine level. The serum TSH level during the 1st trimester was obviously declined compared with that in the non-pregnant individuals (P < 0.01), and started to rise during the 2nd trimester, but was still not restored to non-pregnant level until the 3rd trimester. Serum FT4 and FT3 levels gradually decreased from the 2nd trimester to the 3rd (P < 0.01), and the TT4 and TT3 levels were markedly elevated since early pregnancy (P < 0.01) and reached peak levels at the 2nd trimester approximately making up to 1.5 times of those in the non-pregnant individuals. Conclusion The thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy differ completely from those of the non-pregnant individuals, and also differ during different gestation periods. Therefore, to establish trimester-specific reference data of thyroid hormones during normal pregnancy may be important for clinical practice.
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OBJECTIVE:To establish a method for dissolution determination of Erythromycin ethylsuccinate granules.METHODS:Paddle method was adopted and 0.1 mol?L-1 HCl solution was used as dissolution medium at rotation rate of 50 r?min-1.UV spectrophotometry was used to detect at wavelength of 482 nm.Dissolution rate was calculated.RESULTS:The linear range of erythromycin ethylsuccinate were 4～40 mg?L-1(r=0.999 0,n=5)with an average recovery of 99.19%(RSD=0.56%).Dissolution rate of erythromycin ethylsuccinate was more than 80% within 30 min.CONCLUSION:The method is rapid,simple and accurate for the quality control of Erythromycin ethylsuccinate granules.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To find out the distribution of noniodized salt and related affecting factors in Xinjiang.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Using NTTST's iodized salt inspection Plan.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A total number of 17 973 house holds being surveyed in which 69.4% of those used iodized salt and 30.5% used noniodizd salt. In northern Xinjiang, 7 672 households being surveyed in which 83.9% used iodized salt while in eastern Xinjiang 1 200 house holds being surveyed in which 62.2% used iodized salt. In southern Xinjiang, 9 101 house holds being surveyed in which 58.2% used iodized salt. Data showed a statistically significant difference (chi(2) = 1 329.87, P < 0.01). The noniodized salt comes from shop-on-wheels (57.4%) and rock salt (23.0%). The source of iodine was different in different areas. In eastern and southern Xinjiang it came from shop-on-wheels, while in northern Xinjiang came from retail sites. Factors related to the use of iodized salt were awareness about iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) and income.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Programs on fighting against iodine deficiency in Xinjiang needs more attention, especially in the following aspects as publicity on IDD, administration of salt market and supervision system.</p>