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GI (GIGANTEA) is one of the output key genes for circadian clock in the plant. The JrGI gene was cloned and its expression in different tissues was analyzed to facilitate the functional research of JrGI. RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) was used to clone JrGI gene in present study. This gene was then analyzed by bioinformatics, subcellular localization and gene expression. The coding sequence (CDS) full length of JrGI gene was 3 516 bp, encoding 1 171 amino acids with a molecular mass of 128.60 kDa and a theoretical isoelectric point of 6.13. It was a hydrophilic protein. Phylogenetic analysis showed that JrGI of 'Xinxin 2' was highly homologous to GI of Populus euphratica. The result of subcellular localization showed that JrGI protein was located in nucleus. The JrGI, JrCO and JrFT genes in female flower buds undifferentiated and early differentiated of 'Xinxin 2' were analyzed by RT-qPCR (real-time quantitative PCR). The results showed that the expression of JrGI, JrCO and JrFT genes were the highest on morphological differentiation, implying the temporal and special regulation of JrGI in the differential process of female flower buds of'Xinxin 2'. In addition, RT-qPCR analysis showed that JrGI gene was expressed in all tissues examined, whereas the expression level in leaves was the highest. It is suggested that JrGI gene plays a key role in the development of walnut leaves.
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Objective:To document any effect of clinical rehabilitation pathway management on intubation time, dysfunction and medical expenditure associated with tracheotomy after a stroke.Methods:A total of 154 stroke survivors undergoing tracheotomy were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 77. Both groups were given routine rehabilitation, while the observation group was additionally provided with clinical rehabilitation pathway management during the rehabilitation intervention. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed before the experiment and after 2, 4 and 6 weeks of treatment. Clinical pulmonary infection scores (CPISs), scores on the Chelsea Physical Function Assessment Scale (CPAx) and hospitalization cost were compared between the two groups.Results:The median extubation time of the observation group (2d) was significantly shorter than that of the control group (10d). After 2, 4 and 6 weeks of treatment, the average CPIS scores of the observation group were in each case significantly lower than those before treatment and the control group′s averages at the same time points, even though after 4 and 6 weeks of treatment the control group′s average CPIS scores had improved significantly. After 2, 4 and 6 weeks of treatment, the average CPAx scores of the observation group were significantly higher than those before treatment and better than the control group′s averages, even though the control group too had improved significantly compared with before the treatment. Hospitalization days, total hospitalization cost, antibiotic cost and laboratory examination cost of the observation group were, on average, significantly lower than those of the control group.Conclusion:Rehabilitation path management can shorten the period of intubation, prevent pulmonary infections, relieve dysfunction, and reduce medical expenses for stroke survivors after a tracheotomy. It is worthy of clinical promotion.
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Objective:To explore any effect of upper limb swing training guided by rhythmic auditory stimulation (RAS) on the walking ability of stroke survivors.Methods:Eighty stroke survivors were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group. Both groups received conventional rehabilitation treatment, including neuromuscular facilitation, muscle strength training, balance training and gait training, but the observation group was additionally provided with RAS-guided upper limb swing training for 20min once a day, 5d per week for 6 weeks. Before and after the intervention, balance and lower limb function were quantified in both groups using Holden′s walking function classification, the Fugl-Meyer lower extremity motor function scale (FMA-LE), the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and the 10m walk test (10MWT). Limits of stability were also quantified.Results:After the treatment, the average Holden, FMA-LE and BBS scores, as well as the average 10MWT time were significantly better in the observation group than in the control group. The average stability limits and their maintenance were also superior.Conclusion:RAS-guided upper limb swing training can improve the gait, walking ability, walking stability, walking speed and balance of stroke survivors.
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Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatments of patients with POEMS syndrome initially diagnosed as pulmonary hypertension (PH).Methods:Clinical data of 7 patients who were initially diagnosed as PH and finally diagnosed as POEMS syndrome in Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital from May 2013 to November 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, echocardiography, hemodynamic findings, treatment and prognosis of patients were analyzed.Results:Seven patients, including 4 males and 3 female, aged (55±9) (44-62) years were presented with elevated pulmonary artery pressure by echocardiography at admission. Chest tightness and shortness of breath (7/7), fatigue (6/7) and lower limb edema (4/7) were the most common symptoms in the first-episode. Meanwhile, patients also presented symptoms associated with POEMS syndrome, including multiple peripheral neuropathy (7/7), multiserosal cavity effusion (6/7), organomegaly (5/7), skin changes (5/7), and endocrine lesions (4/7). Serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were significantly increased in all patients. The pulmonary arterial systolic blood pressure was (66±21)mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) estimated by echocardiography. Six patients underwent right heart catheterization and significantly increased mean pulmonary artery pressure((35±9) mmHg) was confirmed; and their pulmonary vascular resistance was (4.00±2.10) Wood U. All patients received corresponding treatment for POEMS syndrome. The excise tolerance was improved in 5 patients after successful treatment with stable or reversed WHO functional class. One patient received hemodialysis treatment for uncontrolled POEMS. One patient died during follow-up. The echocardiography was followed up in 4 patients, and 2 of whom had a complete reversal of PH, 1 had a partial reversal, and 1 had not yet reversed.Conclusions:In patients with PH who have multisystem manifestations, such as multiple peripheral neuropathy, multiserosal cavity effusion, organomegaly and skin changes, POEMS syndrome should be considered, and proper and active treatment of POEMS may reverse PH and improve the prognosis of patients.
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Objective:To investigate the role and underlying mechanisms of inhibiting high mobility group box-1 (HMGB1) in the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in spinal cord astrocytes (AS) in rats after spinal cord injury (SCI).Methods:After an SCI model was established in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats using a modified Allen's Weight-Dropping method and ethyl pyruvate (EP) or glycyrrhizin (GL) was used to inhibit the effect of HMGB1, the rats were divided into a sham group, an SCI group, an SCI+EP (50 mg/kg) group, and an SCI+GL (100 mg/kg) group. The expression levels of glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP) and MMP-9 in spinal cord AS were observed. After the spinal cord AS in SD rats was cultured and incubated by the oxygen-glucose deprivation/reoxygenation (OGD/R) procedure, the expression of MMP-9 protein was detected at 6 h/R 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h after OGD. The time point with the highest expression was chosen in the subsequent experiments as an OGD/R group. HMGB1 was inhibited by HMGB1 shRNA or EP to observe the effect of HMGB1 on the expression of MMP-9 protein in AS treated with OGD/R. Then, toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) inhibitor, TIR-domain-containing adaptor inducing interferon- β (TRIF) inhibitor, and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF- κB) inhibitor were used to investigate the effects of TLR4/TRIF/NF- κB signaling pathway during the regulation of HMGB1 on MMP-9 in vitro. Results:Western blot showed that the expression of MMP-9 protein in the spinal cord was significantly increased in rats at 1 d after SCI, and the expression of MMP-9 protein in the SCI+EP group and the SCI+GL group was significantly lower than that in the SCI group ( P<0.001). Immunofluorescence showed that GFAP and MMP-9 proteins were co-localized in the spinal cord after SCI, and the expression of GFAP and MMP-9 proteins in the SCI+EP and SCI+GL groups was significantly lower than that in the SCI group ( P<0.05). Since the expression of MMP-9 protein in the spinal cord AS cultured in vitro was significantly higher in the OGD 6h/R 12h group than that in the normal group and the OGD 6h/R 6h, 24, and 48 h groups, the OGD 6h/R 12h was taken as the OGD/R group. The MMP-9 protein expression in AS in the OGD/R+HMGB1 shRNA group and the OGD/R+EP group was significantly lower than that in the OGD/R group ( P<0.001). In the cultured AS, moreover, inhibiting TLR4, TRIF, and NF- κB reduced MMP-9 protein expression after OGD 6 h/R 12 h when compared with that in the OGD/R group ( P<0.001). Conclusions:HMGB1 inhibition may result in a reduction in MMP-9 expression both in the spinal cord AS in SCI rats and in AS after OGD/R treatment in vitro. HMGB1 may regulate MMP-9 protein expression in AS after OGD/R treatment via the TLR4/TRIF/NF- κB signal pathway.
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Objective:To learn about the condition of Keshan disease at township level in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (Inner Mongolia for short).Methods:In accordance with the "Three-Year Tackling Implementation Plan for Keshan Disease in Inner Mongolia", Keshan disease surveillance was carried out from March to December 2019 in the disease affected townships of all 12 diseased banners (counties, cities, disctricts, referred to as banners) in Hulunbuir City, Xing'an League, Chifeng City, and Xilin Gol League in Inner Mongolia, and all permanent residents who lived for more than 6 months were selected as the survey subjects. At the same time, the search for Keshan disease cases was carried out in the relevant medical institutions of the 4 leagues (cities) from 2014 to 2018. The "Diagnosis of Keshan Disease" (WS/T 210-2011) and the "Evaluation Methods for Control and Elimination of Key Endemic Diseases" (2019 edition) were used for diagnosis and elimination evaluation of Keshan disease.Results:There were 75 diseased townships under the jurisdiction of the 12 diseased banners in the 4 leagues (cities) in Inner Mongolia, with a permanent resident population of 1 246 900. A total of 356 150 subjects were examined by electrocardiogram, and 86 507 cases were found to be abnormal, with an abnormal rate of 24.29%. A total of 250 patients with chronic Keshan disease were diagnosed by echocardiography or anteroposterior chest X-ray examination, and the prevalence rate was 2.00/10 000; a total of 287 patients with latent Keshan disease were diagnosed, and the prevalence rate was 2.30/10 000; no patients with acute, subacute or new Keshan disease. After case search, 494 suspected Keshan disease cases were screened out, and 6 cases were finally diagnosed as chronic Keshan disease. From 2014 to 2018, there were no new cases of acute or subacute Keshan disease for five consecutive years, and the prevalence rates of chronic Keshan disease and latent Keshan disease were both lower than 5/10 000 in 2019, meeting the national elimination standard for Keshan disease.Conclusion:In 2019, Inner Mongolia has reached the national elimination standard for Keshan disease, but there are still patients with Keshan disease, so it is necessary to continue to strengthen the monitoring of Keshan disease.
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Objective:To observe any effect of supplementing breathing training with electromyographic biofeedback in treating the swallowing function soon after a cerebral infarction.Methods:A total of 96 cerebral infarction survivors with dysphagia were randomly divided into a control group, a biofeedback group and a comprehensive treatment group, each of 32. All received conventional rehabilitation treatment for dysphagia, while the biofeedback group was additionally provided with EMG biofeedback training and the comprehensive treatment group received both breathing training and the biofeedback training. Before and after 6 weeks of treatment, all were subjected to a swallowing contrast examination to observe the opening of the upper esophageal sphincter, the forward displacement of the hyoid bone, and the upward displacement of the hyoid bone. The Rosenbak Penetration-Aspiration Scale and Functional Imported Food Scoring were also used to evaluate their swallowing function.Results:Before, there were no significant differences between the groups in terms of any of the measures. After the 6 weeks of treatment, all of the measurements had improved significantly in both groups, but the improvement in the biofeedback and comprehensive treatment groups on all of the measures was significantly greater than in the control group. The average values of the comprehensive treatment group were then superior to the biofeedback group′s averages.Conclusion:Supplementing breathing training with EMG biofeedback can significantly improve the swallowing function of stroke survivors and reduce their risk of aspiration.
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Objective:To observe the effect of combining respiratory muscle training with occupational therapy in rehabilitating the upper limb function of stroke survivors.Methods:Fifty stroke survivors with upper limb dysfunction were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 25. Both groups were given routine rehabilitation treatment including proper positioning of the affected limb, physical therapy and motor function training. The observation group also received progressive resistance training of the inspiratory muscles and respiration control training combined with occupational therapy twice daily for 4 weeks. The trunk control test (TCT), Berg balance scale (BBS), Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) for the Hemiplegic Upper Limb and the Modified Barthel Index (MBI) were used to assess the core stability, balance, upper limb functioning, upper limb muscle tension and ability in the activities of daily living of all of the subjects.Results:Before the treatment there were no significant differences in any of the indexes between the two groups. Afterward the average TCT, BBS, FMA-UE, ARAT, MAS and MBI scores of both groups had improved significantly, but the improvements were all significantly greater in the observation group.Conclusions:Combining respiratory muscle training with occupational therapy can further improve the function of the upper limbs and daily living ability beyond what is observed with traditional rehabilitation therapy after a stroke.
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Objective:To master the changes of Kashin-Beck disease and the examination and acceptance in Zhalantun City, and to provide scientific basis for formulating prevention and control strategies of Kashin-Beck disease.Methods:From 2016 to 2017, in each county under the jurisdiction of Zhalantun City, 5 townships affected by the disease were selected, 3 villages were selected from each township, and the prevalence of Kashin-Beck disease of all residential children aged 7 to 12 years who lived in the villages for more than 6 months were investigated. The clinical and X-ray diagnosis were performed according to the "Diagnosis of Kashin-Beck Disease" (WS/T 207-2010) standard, and the prevalence of Kashin-Beck disease in children aged 7 to 12 years in Zhalantun City in 2016 and 2017 were compared. In accordance with the "Key Endemic Disease Control and Elimination Evaluation Measures" ([2014]79), the condition of Kashin-Beck disease and the implementation of its prevention and control measures was assessed.Results:From 2016 to 2017, 1 697 children aged 7 to 12 years were examined, there were no clinical cases of Kashin-Beck disease and 11 cases of X-ray positive changes. Among them, 844 children were examined in 2016, the positive rate of X-ray was 0.24% (2/844), the positive rate of metaphyseal was 0.24% (2/844), and no positive changes of extremities and triad were detected. A total of 853 children were examined in 2017, the positive rate of X-ray was 1.06% (9/853), the positive rate of metaphyseal was 1.06% (9/853), and no positive changes of extremities and triad were detected. The positive rate of X-ray and metaphyseal of Kashin-Beck disease in children aged 7 - 12 years in 2017 were higher than those in 2016 (χ 2 = 4.409, 4.409, P < 0.05). All surveyed villages had reached the national elimination standard (no clinical cases for children aged 7 - 12 years, X-ray positive rate ≤3% and no cases of hand bone end changes); the organization management scores of Kashin-Beck disease prevention and treatment in Zhalantun City in 2016 and 2017 were 88 points, reaching the qualified standard ( > 85 points). Conclusion:The condition of Kashin-Beck disease in Zhalantun City has reached the standard of elimination, which lays a foundation for further comprehensive elimination of Kaschin-Beck disease in Hulunbuir City.
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Objective:To observe the effect of respiratory muscle training on autonomic function and the emotional state of persons with post-stroke depression (PSD).Methods:Fifty-two PSD patients were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, each of 26. Both groups were given routine drug therapy, physical agents therapy and comprehensive training for hemiplegia, but the observation group additionally received progressive inspiratory muscle resistance training and respiration control training twice a day. Before and after four weeks of treatment, the autonomic functioning, emotional state and the ability in the activities of daily living (ADL) in both groups was evaluated using dynamic electrocardiography, the Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) and the modified Barthel index (MBI).Results:After the treatment, the average heart rate variability index in the observation group, the standard deviation of 24-hour R-R intervals(SDNN), the root mean square of successive differences of R-R intervals (RMSSD)and percentage of NN interval deviations greater than 50ms and the high-frequency power (HF) were all significantly higher than before the treatment and significantly higher than the control group′s averages. The average HAMD and MBI scores of the observation group were also significantly better.Conclusion:Breathing training can usefully supplement traditional rehabilitation interventions to alleviate post-stroke depression. It will also improve their autonomic nerve function and ADL ability. Such combined treatment is worthy of promotion and wider clinical application.
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Objective To observe the effect of phrenic nerve electrical stimulation combined with respiratory training on the pulmonary function,trunk stability and balance of stroke survivors.Methods Thirty-six stroke survivors were randomly divided into a control group and a training group,each of 28.Both groups were given routine rehabilitation treatment (including physical agent therapy and combined training of the limbs),while the training group was additionally provided with phrenic nerve electrical stimulation combined with respiratory training once a day for six weeks.Before and after the treatment,the forced vital capacity (FVC),forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) of both groups were recorded.The Sheikh trunk control scale (TCT) was used to quantify their trunk stability,and balance was quantified using the Berg balance function scale (BBS).Results After six weeks of treatment the average FVC,FEV1 and PEF values of the training group were significantly higher than before the treatment,and significantly better than those of the control group after the treatment.Moreover,significant improvement was observed in the average TCT and BBS scores of both groups after the intervention,with the training group's average significantly higher than that of the contrcl group.Conclusion Phrenic nerve electrical stimulation combined with respiratory training can further improve the pulmonary function and balance function of stroke survivors as a supplement to routine rehabilitation treatment.Therefore,it is worth popularizing in clinical practice.
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Objective To investigate the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of patients with Takayasu arteritis associated pulmonary hypertension (TA-PH). Methods Patients diagnosed as TA-PH in Shanghai Pulmonary hospital from 2008 to 2017 were retrospectively reviewed and followed up. Baseline characteristics including hemodynamics were collected. Data were summarized as mean ± standard deviation or frequency (％). Survival analyses were performed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results Thirteen TA-PH patients (10 female, aged 39±11 years old) were included. The duration from symptoms onset to diagnosis was 2 months to 50 years, and ten patients were diagnosed TA and PH at the same time. Shortness of breath was the most common clinical manifestation (12 cases), followed by chest pain and tightness (8 cases) and palpitation (6 cases). All patients had a moderated WHO functional class and 8 patients were in active phase. Vessel wall thickening, lumen narrowing, occlusion and/or dilation were found in CT pulmonary angiography and angiography. Mean pulmonary arterial pressure (48.0±14.0) mmHg and pulmonary vascular resistant (7.59±4.21) Wood U were increased. All patients received PH-specific therapies, and patients at active status took glucocorticoid. Stentimplantation in pulmonary artery was performed in 4 patients. Three patients died during the follow-up. Conclusions Patients with TA are at risk of PH, and PH can be the first manifestation of TA, which suggest that PH should be screened regularly in patients with TA and shortness of breath. The prognosis of TA-PH is poor. PH-specific therapies and vascular reconstruction therapy may be effective, but need further investigation.
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Objective To observe and analyze the electrocardiogram (ECG) characteristics of patients with chronic Keshan disease and explore the influence of health management on ECG of chronic Keshan disease.Methods ECG data of 130 patients with chronic Keshan disease who were involved in the health management program for Keshan Disease from 2012 to 2014 in the area of Inner Mongolia were analyzed retrospectively (57 were males and 73 were females,aged 51.2 ± 11.5).The survey indexes include general condition,ECG examination before and after implementing the health management program.Results There were abnormal ECG in 130 patients with chronic Keshan disease before implementing the health management program.Among them,87 cases (66.9％) had arrhythmia,74 cases (56.9％) had widening of QRS wave group,56 cases (43.1％) had ST-T changes,51 cases (39.2％) had atrioventricular hypertrophy,9 cases (6.9％) had abnormal Q wave and 5 cases (3.8％) had prolonged Q-T interval.After implementing the health management program,there were 64 cases (49.2％) of arrhythmia in abnormal ECG,48 cases (36.9％) with widening of QRS wave group,40 cases (30.8％) with ST-T changes and 31 cases (23.8％) with atrioventricular hypertrophy,which were significantly lower than those before implementing the health management program (x2 =8.36,10.44,4.23,7.13,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The ECG of patients with chronic Keshan disease is varied,among which arrhythmia,QRS wave group prolongs,ST-T changes,atrioventricular hypertrophy are the most common.Health management of patients can make the detection rate of common abnormal changes of ECG decrease obviously.
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Objective To evaluate the prognostic value of preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on recurrence after hepatectomy for AFP negative hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods Clinical data of 68 AFP negative HCC patients undergoing radical hepatectomy from September 2010 to January 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.According to preoperative NLR,patients were divided into low NLR group (NLR ＜ 2.78) and high NLR group (NLR ≥ 2.78),respectively.Univariate analysis was performed to assess for a significant difference in clinicopathological characteristics influencing disease-free suvival after hepatectomy.A multivariate analysis was performed by Cox regression for variables significant on univariate analysis.Kaplan-Meier method was used to assess disease-free survival rate.Results The overall 1,2,and 3-year disease-free survival rate was 79.7％,37.5％,and 18.2％ respectively.The disease-free survival of high NLR group was significantly lower than the low NLR group (1,2,and 3-year overall survival were 70.3％,35.1％,and 13.5％ vs 85.2％,40.7％,and 18.5％,respectively,P =0.042).Preoperative NLR ≥2.78,tumor size (＞ 5 cm),microvascular invasion and liver cirrhosis were risk factors of poor disease-free survival.Cox regression analysis revealed that all of these four factors were independent predictors of poorer disease-free survival.Conclusions Preoperative NLR≥2.78 was one of independent adverse predictors for disease-free survival in AFP negative HCC patients after hepatectomy.
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Objective To explore osculating value method combined with rank sum ratio method in evaluation of nursing quality in the hospital nursing management application, to provide a scientific basis for decision making. Methods By reference, from the working efficiency, the quality of nursing, 3 dimensions of nursing skill training, the choice of 11 commonly used in the evaluation of nursing quality indicators, the raw data of each index was normalized, the school of nursing quality with 2004-2013 years of osculating value method analysis was assessed, the development of nursing quality combined with rank and file classified score method. Results The nursing quality of the overall upward trend, according to the grading each year osculating value and ranking in 2011, nursing quality best, osculating value was 0.000, the worst quality of nursing in 2004, osculating value was 3.248;the annual nursing quality grading was reasonable, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were in good quality grade, 2004, 2005 and 2006 were of poor quality grades, the rest of the year at a medium level, with statistically significant difference of the file, P<0.05. Conclusion Osculating value method combined with rank sum ratio method in comprehensive evaluation of nursing quality in the hospital has the objectivity and practicability.
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Objective To explore the characteristics of oxygen uptake efficiency (OUES) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and analyze the relationship between OUE and severity of disease.Methods Pulmonary function test,polysomnogram and cardiopulmonary exercise testing were performed in 35 patients with OSAHS and 25 age-matched healthy volunteers.Their successive breathing respiratory exchange parameters were collected and analyzed.And t and x2 tests were used for 2 sample comparison.Correlation analysis was performed by Pearson correlation test.Results Significant differences in peak VO2 and peak VO2 ％ pred existed between OSAHS and normal control groups [(18±4) vs.(28 ±6) L/min,P＜0.01;(68±14) vs.(84±16) ％,P＜0.01].Compared with normal control group [(2.3 ±0.5) L · min-1 · lg-1 ; (36 ±4) ml/L; (36 ±4) ml/L],OUES,OUEP and OUE@AT of OSAHS group [(1.8 ± 0.4) L · min-1 · lg-1 ; (31 ± 5) ml/L; (30 ± 5) ml/L] were significantly lower (t =3.78-4.49,all P ＜0.01).And OUES,OUEP and OUE@AT in OSAHS patients were correlated (r =0.53-0.67,all P ＜0.01) positively with exercise tolerance (peak VO2％ pred) while negatively with apnea hypopnea index (AHI) (r=-0.67--0.54,all P ＜0.01).Conclusion The oxygen uptake efficiency of patients with OSAHS is significantly reduced compared to that of normal subjects.And it is correlated negatively with severity of disease.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of integrated schistosomiasis control in Shashi District from 2009 to 2013 so as to provide the evidence for the development and adjustment of schistosomiasis control strategies. Methods The data of inte-grated schistosomiasis control from 2009 to 2013 were collected and analyzed for the epidemic situations of human livestock and Oncomelania hupensis snails. Results From 2009 to 2013 the infection rates of human and cattle decreased from 2.24%and 1.92% to 0.63% and 0 with decrease rates of 71.88% and 100% respectively the area with snails decreased from 760.40 hm2 to 715.08 hm2 with a decrease rate of 5.69% the occurrence rate of frames with living snails and the average densi-ty of living snails decreased from 26.32%and 0.67 snail/0.1 m2 to 18.30%and 0.53 snail/0.1 m2 with decrease rates of 30.47%and 20.90% respectively. No infected living snails were found from 2012 to 2013. Conclusion The integrated schistosomiasis prevention and control strategies with emphasis on infectious source control could effectively reduce the infection rates of human and cattle as well as the snail situation.
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Objective To explore the characteristics of ventilatory efficiency and exercise capacity during cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).Methods Pulmonary function test,arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary exercise testing were performed in 28 IPF patients (IPF group) from April 2012 to April 2013 and 28 healthy volunteers (control group).And the relevant parameters were measured and compared.Results No significant differences existed in age [(57.8 ±9.8) vs.(59.2 ±5.5) years],gender or body mass index (BMI) [(23.8 ±2.7) vs.(25.0 ± 2.8) kg/m2,P ＞ 0.05].The paramneters of pulmonary function test,such as forced vital capacity ％ predicted (74.8 ± 14.6 vs.101.8 ± 10.8),forced expiratory volume in 1 second ％ predicted (73.8 ± 14.6 vs.97.0 ± 10.1),maximum voluntary ventilation ％ predicted (77.5 ± 14.9 vs.95.4 ±24.5),total lung capacity ％ predicted (75.6 ± 12.4 vs.99.8 ± 5.4),residual volume ％ predicted (80.7 ± 15.4 vs.95.8 ± 11.3),diffusing capacity of lung for carbon monoxide ％ predicted (66.2 ± 13.7 vs.103.2 ± 17.3) in the IPF group,were significantly lower than those of the control group (P ＜ 0.01).The parameters of arterial blood gas analysis,such as PaO2 [(72.7 ± 7.3) vs.(92.6 ± 3.8) mmHg] and SaO2 (94.3 ± 2.1 vs.98.3 ± 0.7),were lower than those of the control group (P ＜ 0.01).Thus P(A-a) O2 in the IPF group was higher than that in the control group (33.3 ± 5.7 vs.17.8 ± 1.9,P ＜0.01).These results strongly suggested that IPF group had restrictive ventilatory dysfunction and impaired gas exchange.The IPF patients had higher VE/VCO2-slope (37.4 ± 5.3 vs.25.7 ± 2.5,P ＜ 0.01) and lowest VE/VCO2 (39.2 ±6.7 vs.30.6 ± 2.7,P ＜ 0.01) than the controls; VE/VCO2 and VD/VT during every period were significantly higher in the IPF group than those in the control group (P ＜ 0.01) ; during peak exercise,peakLoad％pred (70.4 ±±29.9 vs.104.8 ±29.7,P ＜0.01) and peakVO2％pred (68.7 ±29.8 vs.98.7 ±36.4,P =0.001) were significantly lower in the IPF group than those in the control group.In the IPF group,VE/VCO2@AT,VE/VCO2-slope and lowest VE/VCO2 had a negative correlation with DLCO％pred (r=-0.589,P ＜0.01; r=-0.481,P＜0.05; r=-0.527,P＜0.05).In the IPF group,VE/VCO2@AT,VE/VCO2-slope and lowest VE/VCO2 had a negative correlation with peakVO2％ pred (r =-0.548,P ＜ 0.05 ; r =-0.539,P ＜ 0.05 ; r =-0.564,P ＜ 0.05).So the exercise tolerance and ventilation efficiency of the IPF group decreased significantly.Conclusion Cardiopulmonary exercise testing reveals that the ventilation efficiency of IPF patients decreases significantly so as to seriously affect their exercise tolerance
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Objective To explore the correlation between heart rate recovery after exercise test and disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)and assess its impact on the exercise capacity of COPD patients.Methods Arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary lung function test and cardiopulmonary exercise testing were performed in 60 patients with stable COPD and 50 healthy volunteers.Based on the heart rate recovery after exercise test, COPD patients were divided into normal heart rate recovery group(n =41)and abnormal heart rate recovery group(n =19).Results The COPD patients had lower exercise capacity(peak oxygen uptake as percentage of predicted value, peak VO2％ pred)(66 ± 15vs.89±11, P＜0.01), peak heart rate [(134±21)vs.(149±13)beats/min, P＜0.01], heart rate recovery[(18 ± 9)vs.(27 ± 10)beats/min, P ＜ 0.01] and higher resting heart rate [(83 ± 13)vs.(77 ± 13)beats/min, P ＜0.01] than the controls.Compared with normal heart rate recovery group, forced expiratory volume in one second as percentage of predicted(FEV1 ％ pred)and exercise capacity decreased more significantly in abnormal heart rate recovery group(38 ± 15 vs.52 ± 16, P＜0.05 and 57 ± 12 vs.71 ±14, P ＜0.01).Heart rate recovery was significantly correlated with FEV1％ pred and peak V O2％ pred(r=0.42, P ＜ 0.01 and r =0.52, P ＜ 0.01).Multivariate regression analysis showed that heart rate recovery and FEV1 ％ pred could be used as independent predictors of exercise capacity in COPD patients.Conclusion In COPD patients, heart rate recovery is correlated with the degree of disease severity and it may be an independent predictor of exercise capacity.
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To retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 48 patients with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital.There were 23 males and 25 females with a mean age of (36 ± 15) years.Their clinical manifestations included wheeze,cough,sputum production,sputum plugs,fever,hemoptysis,weight loss,chest pain,weakness and night sweats.They had a high peripheral blood eosinophilia,a higher serum total IgE,a higher level of aspergillosis fumigatus-specific IgE and positive immediate skin-prick test to aspergillus fumigatus.Aspergillus species were detected in sputum samples of 26 patients.Chest computed tomography (CT) was performed in 48 patients.There were patchy infiltrations (n =45),transient infiltrations (n =40),central bronchiectasis (n =35) and mucoid impaction (n =18).Obstructive ventilation dysfunction was confirmed by lung function test.