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@#Objective To study the effect of muscle energy techniques with visual feedback on the function of postoperative elbow joint. Methods From October, 2015 to August, 2017, 40 patients after operation for elbow fracture were randomly divided into control group (n=20) and treatment group (n=20). Both groups accepted arthrolysis and exercise guidance at home, while the control group accepted routine muscle energy techniques and the treatment group accepted muscle energy techniques with visual feedback, for eight weeks. They were measured with active range of motion (AROM) of elbow flexion and assessed with Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) before and after treatment. Results AROM increased in both groups after treatment (t>15.223, P<0.001), and increased more in the treatment group than in the control group (t=3.072, P<0.01); while the DASH score decreased in both groups (t>27.991, P<0.001), and decreased more in the treatment group than in the control group (t=2.222, P<0.05).Conclusion The muscle energy techniques with visual feedback can improve the motion and function of elbow after operation more effectively.
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Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the modified subclavian vein cathetrization (SVC) in Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit (NICU).Methods The clinical data of 292 patients experienced SVC in NICU over a 3-year-and-9-month periodwere retrospectively analyzed,and they were divided into groups by the method of SVC,in which 227 patients underwent modified SVC were identified and compared with 65 patients who underwent routine SVC during the same period.Medical charts of the patients were reviewed to collect demographic information,such as age,sex,rate of success at first-puncture and complications.Statistical comparisons between the two groups were made using Chi-square analysis for the variables and were considered to be statistically significant if P ＜ 0.05.Data were analyzed using SPSS 19.0 (Armonk,NY:IBM Corp,USA).Results In the SVC group,the total success was achieved in 61 patients (93.8％),and the incidence rate of complications related to puncture and cathetrization was 29.5％.In the mSVC group,the total successful rate was 99.1％,and the incidence rate of complications related to puncture and cathetrization was 7.1％.The mSVC was better than traditional SVC in successful rate and incidence rate of complications related to puncture and cathetrization (x2 =4.61,7.32,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion mSVC for the patients in NICU is a safe and effective technique with low morbidity and mortality.
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Objective In order to explore the association between complement C3 and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG),the serum complement C3 level was detected and the polymorphism of the C3 exon gene was analyzed in patients with POAG.Methods A prospective case-control study was designed.A total of 45 patients with POAG visiting Eye &ENT hospital of Fudan University were collected from December 2014 to December 2015,and 45 age-/gender-matched healthy subjects from yearly health screening were collected as normal controls.Serum C3 concentration was detected by immunoturbidimetric assay.Meanwhile,genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes,and sequencing for C3 exons was followed with PCR to analyze the gene polymorphism.Statistical analysis was performed by use of SPSS 20.0 software.Student's t test was used to evaluate the difference of serum C3 level between two groups.Chisquare test was used to analyze the difference in the distribution of C3 exon gene polymorphism between two groups.The one-way ANOVA was utilized to analyze the difference of serum C3 level among different genotypes of C3 exon.Results The serum level of C3 in POAG (104.81 ± 29.15)mg/dl was significantly lower (t =-3.162,P =0.002) compared to controls (121.06 ± 18.39) mg/dl.There were a total of seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) (rs2230201,rs2230204,rs2230205,rs428453,rs423490rs7951,rs539822147) within the C3 exon gene region,but no mutation was detected.There was no difference in the frequency and distribution of these SNPs between POAG and controls,as well as,there was also no significant difference in serum C3 level among these SNPs genotypes.Conclusions Decreased serum C3 level in POAG patients indicated that complement C3 might be involved in the pathomechanism of glaucoma.No significant abnormality of C3 exon gene was detected,so the gene polymorphism having an impact on serum C3 level could be excluded as a reason probably.
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Objective To find an ideal animal model of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) through investigating the characteristics of three two-hit animal models of ARDS.Methods Forty-eight SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: Control group [2.5 mL/kg normal saline (NS) i.v.given at 0 min and 30 min];OA+OA group [0.5 mL/kg oleic acid (OA) i.v.given at 0 min and 30 min];LPS+LPS group [2.5 mg/kg lipopolysaccharide (LPS) i.v.given at 0 min and 30 min];and OA+LPS group [0.5 mL/kg OA i.v.given at 0 min and 2.5 mg/kg LPS,i.v.given at 30 min].The samples were collected at 5 h after the second drug injection.White blood cells count (WBC),polymorphonuclear leukocyte ratio (PMN%),total protein concentration,tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) level in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF),arterial blood gas analysis and lung wet-dry weight ratio (W/D) were measured,respectively.Pathological changes in the lung tissues were observed and histological scores were evaluated.Results Compared with those in the control group,PaCO2,WBC,PMN%,total protein concentration and TNF-α levels in BALF were significantly increased,while PaO2 was dramatically decreased (P<0.01) in the OA+OA,LPS+LPS and OA+LPS groups.The levels of protein concentration in BALF and lung W/D ratio in the OA+LPS group were significantly higher than these in the LPS+LPS group (P<0.05 for all),but had no statistically significant difference compared with these in the OA+OA group.The levels of WBC,PMN% and TNF-α in BALF in the OA+LPS group were significantly higher than those in the OA+OA group (P<0.05),but not significantly different from those in the LPS+LPS group.The most typical pathological changes and the highest pathological scores were found in the OA+LPS group.Conclusions All the three different methods including OA+OA,LPS+LPS,and OA+LPS can be used to establish “two-hit” animal models of acute respiratory distress syndrome.The “two-hit” animal model of acute respiratory distress syndrome induced by OA+LPS is more closer to clinical ARDS and is useful for studies on the pathophysiology of ARDS,and is an ideal “two-hit” animal model of ARDS.
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Objective To explore the relationship between blood lipid level and primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)and intraocular pressure(IOP).Methods A retrospective case-control study was designed.80 POAG patients from EYE & ENT hospital of FUDAN university were collected as a case group from January 2015 to May 2016.Meanwhile 80 age and gender matched healthy people were collected as a control group.The differences of gender in men subgroup (POAG:44,Control:39) and female subgroup (POAG:36,Control:41) showed no statistic significance.Serum total cholesterol(TC),total triglyceride(TG),high density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),low density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),apolipoprotein A(Apo A) and apolipoprotein B(Apo B) were measured using Roche automatic biochemical analyzer.The analysis of the above mentioned lipid levels between POAG group and control group was conducted by independent student′s T test and multivariate logistic regression.The relationship between lipid level and IOP was analysied using Pearson correlation test.Results The TG level was (1.40±0.71)mmol/L in the POAG group,(1.00±0.37)mmol/L in the control group.The difference had statistic significance (t=4.467,P<0.001).The HDL-C level in the POAG group was (1.22±0.36)mmol/L,(1.38±0.25)mmol/L in the control group.The difference also had statistic significance (t=-3.228,P=0.002).Comparison between the men subgroup and female subgroup found that the TG level in the POAG group of men was (1.47±0.71)mmol/L,(1.01±0.36) mmol/L in the control group and the HDL-C level were (1.14±0.31) mmol/L,(1.32±0.20)mmol/L in two groups.Both the level of TG and HDL-C had statistic significance in men (t=3.717,P<0.001;t=-3.240,P=0.002).The TC,TG level in the POAG group and control group of women respectively were (4.59±0.81)mmol/L,(1.33±0.72)mmol/L and (4.21±0.64)mmol/L,(0.99±0.38)mmol/L.Both blood level were significantly higher than the control group in women (t=2.278,P=0.026;t=2.503,P=0.016).Logistic regression analysis showed that the TG level correlated with POAG (P=0.004,OR=2.831,95% CI=1.392-5.759)and both POAG in the men and women (P=0.025,OR=3.223,95% CI=1.156-8.989;P=0.045,OR=2.554,95% CI=1.020-6.395).Pearson test showed that the TG level of POAG patients was positively associated with IOP in spite of gender(P<0.05).Conclusion The peripheral blood level of TG was significantly increased in the POAG patients and significantly correlated with IOP,which indicated that the increased peripheral blood level of TG may be the independent risk factor for the POAG..
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Objective] To sum up professor Shan Guangzhi's clinical experience for the treatment of bone metastasis of prostate cancer. [Method] From following professor Shan Guangzhi in the clinical practice and further studying his medical cases,summarizes his experience in the treatment of prostate cancer bone metastases,and sums up his academic thoughts for the treatment of the disease.[Result] Professor Shan Guangzhi thinks that deficiency of the kidney is the basic pathogenesis of bone metastases of prostate cancer,at the same time accompanied by spleen deficiency and qi-movement disturbance. To prostate cancer patients with bone metastases, pain is the most common symptom,the reason for it is that stagnation leading to pain and poor nutrition lead to pain. The treatment should focus on two aspects,both the inner treatment and the external treatment; the internal treatment regards invigorating Qi and tonifying the kidney as the basis,also pays attention to regulate spleen and stomach,dredges the body down;the external treatment regards promoting blood circulation to remove meridian obstruction as the rule,it can effectively relieve patients' pain,and cooperates with diet,as a whole to improve the quality of survival in patients. [Conclusion]Professor Shan Guangzhi's experience in the treatment of bone metastasis of prostate cancer has exact curative effect,worth learning and promotion.
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Objective A large sample of multi-factor Logistic analysis of clinical biochemical indicators from elderly cataract patients were done to find the characteristics of possible changes in potential factors for cataract-related indicators and explore the pathogenesis of cataract from the perspective of laboratory diagnosis.Methods A retrospective case control study was conducted .Cataract patients from Eye-Ear Nose Throat Hospital of Fudan University were collected during June 2011 to July 2015 and routinely tested for 14 clinical biochemistry indicators including ALB , GLU, TP, GLB, BUN, URCA, Cr, LDH, ALP, Ca, Na, K, Cl, and P.The mean age of the 3 527 cataract patients (1 804 males, 1 723 females) was (64.47 ±11.29) years.Those data were reserved by LIS (Laboratory Information System) system and were retrieved for large data analysis . The control group was filtered from hospitalized patients besides cataract patients during January 2014 to July 2015.The mean age of the 3 333 control subjects ( 1 770 males, 1 563 females ) was ( 64.04 ±9.03 ) years.Biochemical indicators between cataract group and control group were analyzed by independent student′s t-test and Logistic regression .Meanwhile , the objects were divided into 3 groups according to the age (40-59 years,60-79 years,≥80 years) for independent student′s t-test with the control group respectively .Results There are no statistical difference in age ( t=1.663,P=0.096) and gender ( t=2.63,P=0.105 0) between cataract group and control group ( P>0.05).The results of Logistic regression between cataract group and control group were as follow : ALB (OR=1.053,95%CI=1.019-1.088),BUN(OR=1.113,95% CI=1.076-1.152),Cr(OR=1.007, 95%CI=1.003-1.010),GLB(OR=1.049,95% CI=1.018 -1.081),GLU(OR=1.175,95% CI=1.139-1.211),Cl(OR=1.059,1.032 -1.088),Na(OR=1.180,95% CI =1.150 -1.212).Those might be enrolled as risk factors for cataract (P<0.05).The level of ALB, GLU, Na and Cl in cataract group according to different age groups were significantly higher ( t=8.780,t=4.670, t=9.695, t=6.415, P<0.05) than that of control in 40-59 age group;the level of ALB, BUN, Cr, GLU, Na and Cl in cataract group was significantly higher ( t=4.974, t=9.414, t=4.123, t=6.906, t=14.741, t=9.212, P<0.05) than control in 60 -79 age group; the level of BUN, Cr, GLU, Na and Cl in cataract group was significantly higher (t=6.077, t=4.906, t=2.626, t=5.459, t=3.424, P<0.05) than control in 80-age group.Conclusions The level of ALB, BUN, GLB, Cr, GLU, Na and Cl in peripheral blood of cataract patients was significantly increased which suggested that those change might associated with the pathogenesis of cataract .
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Objective:To compare the effects between electroacupuncture (EA) at Chize (LU 5, the He-Sea point of the Lung Meridian) and Shangjuxu (ST 37, the lower He-Sea point of the large intestine) in rats with ulcerative colitis (UC) on the variations of mesenteric microcirculation and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in the colon, lung, and hypothalamus. The relative specificity of acupoints was also explored. Methods: A total of 28 male Wistar rats were randomized into a normal group, a model group, a Chize (LU 5) group and a Shangjuxu (ST 37) group, 7 rats in each group. The UC model was established by enema with acetic acid. Since the third day after modeling, rats in the Chize (LU 5) group and Shangjuxu (ST 37) group respectively received EA at Chize (LU 5) and Shangjuxu (ST 37), 15 min each time for successive 7 d. The variations of mesenteric microvascular calibers and blood flow status were observed by a microcirculation microscopic tester; VIP in the colon, lung and hypothalamus was measured by radioimmunoassay. Results:Compared with the normal group, the mesenteric microvascular calibers were significantly expanded in the model group (P0.05); compared with the model group and Chize (LU 5) group, the calibers were obviously shrunk in Shangjuxu (ST 37) group (P0.05). The colonic VIP levels in the model group and Chize (LU 5) group were significantly higher than that in the normal group (P0.05). Conclusion:The effects of Chize (LU 5) and Shangjuxu (ST 37) were different in treating UC. Shangjuxu (ST 37) showed a more significant efficacy in down-regulating VIP in the colon and regulating mesenteric microcirculation, while the effects of Chize (LU 5) were not obvious.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To develop an allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR)/restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assay for CYP1B1 gene haplotypes predisposing to primary congenital glaucoma (PCG).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Twenty Chinese PCG patients and 20 healthy controls were recruited. Peripheral blood sample was subjected to direct sequencing for common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the CYP1B1 gene. Based on the results, CYP1B1 gene haplotypes were constructed by PCR-RFLP and AS-PCR combined with RFLP.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Four SNPs loci were identified by sequencing, which included rs10012 G>C (S1 in exon 2), rs1056827 T/G (S2 in exon 2), rs1056836 C/G (S3 in exon 3) and rs1056837T>C (S4 in exon 3). The distribution of such loci showed different characteristics between the two groups. 50% of the PCG patients had rs10012 G>C and rs1056827 T>G, while 25% of PCG patients had rs1056836 C>G and rs1056837T>C. As for the controls, 25% had rs10012 G>C and rs1056827 T>G, 10% had rs1056836 C>G and rs1056837T>C. None of the SNP loci has presented alone. PCR-RFLP was carried out to confirm the results of SNPs typing, but could not confirm the linkage between the SNP loci. By contrast, AS-PCR combined with RFLP has achieved specific amplification for rs10012 G>C and thorough differentiation of 1056827 T>G polymorphism. Similar results have been obtained by the same method for rs1056836 C>G and rs1056837T>C typing and linkage disequilibrium analysis.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The AS-PCR/RFLP assay has successfully constructed the haplotypes of the CYP1B1 gene. For its accuracy, efficiency and specificity, the method may be used for constructing haplotypes for hereditary disease studies.</p>
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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Alleles , Base Sequence , Cytochrome P-450 CYP1B1 , Genetics , Gene Frequency , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Genetics , Genotype , Glaucoma , Genetics , Haplotypes , Linkage Disequilibrium , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Methods , Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length , Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide , Reproducibility of Results , Sequence Analysis, DNA , MethodsABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the preventive and therapeutic effects of vesiculation moxibustion on rat hepatic fibrosis (HF).Methods Thirty rats were randomly allocated to treatment, model and control groups, 10 rats each. A rat model of HF was made by intraperitoneal injection of carbon tetrachloride. At three weeks after model making, the treatment group was treated by vesiculation moxibustion 6 hrs twice a week, for a total of 4 weeks. Body weight, liver wet weight, liver index, serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) contents, and serum and liver typeⅢ procollagen (PCⅢ), typeⅣ collagen (Ⅳ-C), hyaluronic acid (HA) and laminin (LN) contents were measured in every group of rats.Results There were statistically significant differences in HF severity grade and HF tissue collagen analysis indices between the model group of rats and the treatment group or the control group (P<0.01,P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences in body weight, liver wet weight and liver index between the model and control groups of rats (P<0.01). There were statistically significant differences in liver wet weight and liver index between the treatment and model groups of rats (P<0.01). There were statistically significant differences in serum ALT and AST contents, and serum and liver PCⅢ,Ⅳ-C, HA and LN contents between the model and control groups of rats (P<0.01,P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences in serum ALT and AST contents, and serum and liverⅣ-C, HA and LN contents between the treatment and model groups of rats (P<0.01,P<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in serum PCⅢ content between the treatment and model groups of rats (P<0.01).Conclusion Vesiculation moxibustion has some preventive and therapeutic effects on rat hepatic fibrosis.