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Objective To explore the relationship between serum levels of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and the risk of cerebral infarction in Parkinson's patients. Methods A total of 129 patients with confirmed Parkinson's disease who were hospitalized in our hospital were selected, among the 58 patients had Parkinson's disease complicated with cerebral infarction (complicated with cerebral infarction group), and the remaining 71 patients had Parkinson's disease alone (control group). Blood TH levels and other potential related information were collected retrospectively at the time of diagnosis. Comparative analysis of data was performed using SPSS software. Results Comparing the serum TH expression levels in patients with Parkinson's disease and patients with cerebral infarction at admission , the serum TH level in patients with cerebral infarction was lower. Results also showed that the levels of CRP, IL-6, MDA, and Hcy were higher in patients with cerebral infarction, while PON-1 level was lower. In addition, patients with cerebral infarction had lower motor ability (higher UPDRS Ⅲ score). Further regression analysis was carried out with the occurrence of Parkinson's disease complicated with cerebral infarction as the dependent variable and the potential influencing factors as the independent variable. The results indicated that factors such as low expression of TH, high expression of inflammatory factors, and high expression of oxidative stress factors were positively correlated with the risk of complications of the two diseases. Conclusion The low expression of TH, inflammatory state and high oxidative stress state are the potential risk factors for Parkinson's disease complicated with cerebral infarction, which deserves clinical attention.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of a breathing pattern intervention (RPI) on the oral feeding of pre-term infants with suck-swallow-breath (SSwB) coordination disorder.Methods:Sixty pre-term infants with SSwB coordination disorder were divided into an observation group ( n=30) and a control group ( n=30) using a random number table. Both groups were given routine feeding training, including oral exercise intervention, non-nutritive sucking training, and swallowing induction training during nursing, while the observation group was additionally provided with 15 minutes of breathing pattern training once a day, including breathing pattern observation, resistive breathing training prior to eating and passive breathing pattern intervention during eating. Before and after the 7-day intervention, the Pre-term Infant Oral Feeding Readiness Assessment (PIOFRA) was used to evaluate each subject′s oral feeding ability. Rate of transfer (RT), proficiency (PRO), minimum oxygen partial pressure (SaO 2) and SaO 2 fluctuations were also recorded during the feeding process. Results:After 1 week of the intervention, significant improvement was observed in both groups. In the observation group the average RT (2.76±0.36ml/min), PRO, minimum SaO 2, the number of SaO 2 fluctuations, and PIOFRA score (33.28±0.58) were all significantly better than the control group′s averages. Conclusion:Breathing pattern intervention based on routine feeding training can enhance breathing coordination during swallowing and ultimately improve the oral feeding of pre-term infants with SSwB coordination disorders in a relatively short period of time.
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PURPOSE: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease, with a rising prevalence worldwide. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been found to play important roles in the development and treatment of AD. However, the exact role of lncRNA nuclear enriched abundant transcript 1 (NEAT1) in neuronal damage in AD is largely unknown. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The AD model was established in SH-SY5Y and SK-N-SH cells via treatment with amyloid β1−42 (Aβ). The expression of NEAT1 and microRNA-107 (miR-107) was measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Cell viability and apoptosis were detected by MTT assay, immunocytochemistry, and flow cytometry. The expression of phosphorylated tau protein (p-Tau) was measured by Western blot. The interaction between NEAT1 and miR-107 was explored by bioinformatics analysis, luciferase activity, and RNA immunoprecipitation assays. RESULTS: NEAT1 expression was enhanced in Aβ-treated SH-SY5Y and SK-N-SH cells, and its knockdown attenuated Aβ-induced inhibition of viability and promotion of apoptosis and p-Tau levels. NEAT1 was indicated as a decoy of miR-107. miR-107 abundance was reduced in Aβ-treated cells, and its overexpression reversed Aβ-induced injury. Moreover, interference of miR-107 abated silencing of NEAT1-mediated inhibition of neuronal damage in Aβ-treated SH-SY5Y and SK-N-SH cells. CONCLUSION: LncRNA NEAT1 aggravated Aβ-induced neuronal damage by sponging miR-107, indicating a novel avenue for treatment of AD.
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Alzheimer Disease , Amyloid , Apoptosis , Blotting, Western , Cell Survival , Computational Biology , Flow Cytometry , Immunohistochemistry , Immunoprecipitation , Luciferases , Neurodegenerative Diseases , Neurons , Prevalence , Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction , RNA , RNA, Long Noncoding , tau ProteinsABSTRACT
Objective To systematical evaluate the effect of Xuebijing injection in the treatment of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS).Methods With the keywords including Xuebijing, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, multiple organ dysfunction and multiple organ failure, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biology Medicine (CBM), VIP and Wanfang Data from the database start until March 4th, 2018 were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to Xuebijing injection combined conventional treatment versus conventional treatment alone for MODS. The control group received conventional western medicine treatment, including etiological treatment, antibiotics, mechanical ventilation, nutritional support, and comprehensive treatment to maintain fluid, electrolyte, acid and alkali balance. The experimental group was given traditional western medicine combined with Xuebijing injection. The observation parameters included 7-day and 28-day mortality, acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ (APACHEⅡ) and Marshall score, interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), the number of platelets, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) and prothrombin time (PT). According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, two evaluators independently screened the literature, extracted data and evaluated the methodological quality of the included studies. RevMan 5.3 software was used for Meta analysis. Funnel plot was used to analyze publication bias.Results A total of 35 RCTs and 2131 patients were enrolled, including 1076 in the experimental group and 1055 in the control group. The results of Meta analysis showed that compared with control group, Xuebijing combined conventional treatment was in favor to decrease the mortality of patients with MODS [7-day mortality: odds ratio (OR) = 0.42, 99％ confidence interval (99％CI) = 0.26-0.69,P < 0.00001; 28-day mortality:OR= 0.31, 99％CI= 0.21-0.45,P < 0.00001], also could obviously reduce critical condition degree of APACHE Ⅱ score and the organ function of Marshall score [APACHEⅡ: mean difference (MD) =3.24, 99％CI = 2.00-4.49,P < 0.00001; Marshall score:MD = 1.95, 99％CI = 0.50-3.40,P = 0.0005]. Meanwhile, the results of conventional western medicine combined with Xuebijing in the removal of IL-6 and TNF-α, platelets increase and improvement of PT were better than those of conventional western medicine (IL-6:MD = 5.56, 99％CI = 1.44-9.68, P = 0.0005; TNF-α:MD = 4.97, 99％CI = 3.44-6.50,P < 0.00001; platelets:MD = -50.79, 99％CI = -74.84 to -26.74, P < 0.0001; PT:MD = 4.55, 99％CI = 3.96-5.14,P < 0.00001), however, there was no obvious advantage in improving APTT (MD = 0.96, 99％CI = -5.08-7.00,P = 0.68). The analysis of funnel map showed that the effect points of various studies were mainly centered on the amount of combined effect, and the "inverted funnel" type was generally symmetrical distribution. However, because the number of the included studies was less, the literature bias could not be completely eliminated.Conclusion Xuebijing injection may through its strong cytokines clearance, platelet increase and blood coagulation improvement to protect the organ function in patients with MODS, so as to reduce the mortality and improve the prognosis.
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Objective To investigate the correlation between the quality of life and joint health status of adult hemophilia patients. Methods Forty-nine adult hemophilia patients were selected.The quality of life and joint health status of patients were evaluated by hemophilia-specific health related quality of life questionnaire for adults (Hemo-QOL-A) and hemophilia joint health score (HJHS). Results The Hemo-QOL-A score of adult hemophilia patients was (39.34 ± 18.97) scores, and HJHS score was(33.16 ± 13.17)scores.The Pearson correlation analysis result showed that Hemo-QOL-A score was positively related with HJHS score (r = 0.490, P<0.05), and Hemo-QOL-A score was positively correlated with muscular condition,joint activity and joint friction sound score of HJHS score(r=0.469, 0.396 and 0.290; P<0.05). Hemo-QOL-A score was not correlated with swelling, swelling duration, arthralgia and gait of HJHS score (P>0.05). In 294 joints of 49 patients, the total abnormal rate of the joint was 82.7%(243/294),the abnormal rate of the elbow joint was 72.4%(71/98),the abnormal rate of the knee joint was 90.8%(89/98),and the abnormal rate of ankle joint was 84.7%(83/98).Conclusions Decreased joint health status, mainly including the surrounding muscle condition and joint mobility, results in lower quality of life in patients with hemophilia.
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Objective To test the the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the adult haemophilia activities list (HAL).Methods A Chinese version of the HAL was prepared by translation,back-translation and revision.Adult hemophilia patients were used to test it and a short-form arthritis impact measurement scale (AIMS-SF) simultaneously.A total of 98 valid questionnaires were collected.The internal consistency,reliability,split-half reliability,content validity,construct validity and convergent validity were tested.Results The Cronbach's α coefficients for the total questionnaire and its dimensions were all 0.7 or more.The half-reliability test produced a Spearman.correlation coefficient of 0.97.The Pearson correlation coefficients relating each dimension score with the total score and each dimension's entry score with the dimension score were all greater than 0.6.The correlation coefficient between the dimensions of the two questionnaires was smaller than the correlation coefficients relating each dimension with the total scale.There was relatively good correlation between the HAL sum score and the AIMS2-SF sum score (r=0.640,P≤0.01),as well as between the HAL sum score and the AIMS2-SF physical score (r=0.576,P≤0.01).Conclusion The Chinese version of the adult HAL has good reliability and validity.
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Health literacy is the key factor that influences the public to understand health information and to make effective decision for their health and nursing. Papers on the association between health literacy and infectious dis-eases were thus retrieved from Medical Literature Database, PubMed and Nursing Database from 1999 to 2016 and the influence of health literacy on infectious diseases was analyzed, which showed that there were papers that repor-ted the knowledge and use of antibiotics, immunization for influenza and measles, sexual behavior-transmitted dis-ease and virus hepatitis with tuberculosis, malaria, hand sanitization and infectious diarrhea seldom involved, and that health literacy was associated with preventive measures.
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Objective To investigate the value of conventional ultrasound and CEUS in diagnosis of thyroid nodules with Logistic regression models.Methods A total of 218 cases of thyroid nodules (74 cases of malignant,144 cases of benign nodules) confirmed by pathology were enrolled.The boundary,morphology,anteroposterior and transverse diameter ratio,microcalcification,internal echogenicity,blood distribution and enhanced pattern of nodules were observed and analyzed with univariate analysis.The Logistic regression model was established with parameters which were significantly different of those features,and the receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) were constructed.Results Hypoechoic,irregular morphology,blurred boundary,anteroposterior and transverse diameter ratio≥ 1,microcalcifications,blood distribution (Ⅰ,Ⅱ),heterogeneous enhanced pattern and low enhanced were significantly prognostic factors (all P＜0.01).Irregular morphology,microcalcifications,heterogeneous enhanced and low enhanced were independent prognostic factors (all P＜0.05).The accuracy of Logistic regression model was 82.57％,and the area under ROC curve was 0.906.Conclusion The Logistic regression model of boundary,morphology,anteroposterior and transverse diameter ratio,microcalcifica tions,internal echogenicity,blood distribution and enhanced pattern can help to diagnose malignant thyroid nodules.
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OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of Thymalfasin for injection on the apoptosis of human lung cancer A549 cells. METHODS:After treated with 0(blank control),25,50,100,200 and 400 mg/L Thymalfasin for injection for 24,48 and 72 h, the cell proliferation inhibitory rate was analyzed with MTT and calculated. After treated with 0(blank control),50 and 100 mg/L Thymalfasin for injection for 48 h,cell apoptosis was detected by flow cytometry,and the expression of Caspase-3,Bcl-2 and Bax and the phosphorylation level of Akt were deteced by Western blot. RESULTS:Compared with blank control group,proliferation in-hibitory rate of A549 cells increased after treated with Thymalfasin for injection,in concentration and time-dependent manner(P<0.05). The apoptotic rate of A549 cells increased after treated with Thymalfasin for injection 50,100 mg/L for 48 h (P<0.05). The expression of Caspase-3 increased while the Bcl-2/Bax and phosphorylation level of Akt decreased in A549 cells after treated with Thymalfasin for injection 100 mg/L (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Thymalfasin for injection can inhibit the proliferation of A549 cells by activating Caspase-3,decreasing Bcl-2/Bax ratio,inhibiting Akt signal pathway and induce the apoptosis of A549 cells.
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Objective To explore the effect of giving sedatives according to the circadian rhythm in prevention of occurrence of delirium and the prognosis of patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods A prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted. The patients admitted to Department of Critical Care Medicine of the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University from July 2014 to February 2015, undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation over 12 hours were enrolled. All the patients were given fentanyl for analgesia, and they were randomly divided into simulated circadian clock group (study group, n = 35) and non-simulated circadian clock group (control group, n = 35). The patients in each group were subdivided into three subgroups according to the kinds of sedative drugs, namely dexmedetomidine group (n = 8), propofol group (n = 14), and dexmedetomidine combined with propofol group (combination group, n = 13). Visual analogue scale (VAS) standard and Richmond agitation-sedation scale (RASS) were used to control the analgesic and to quantify the depth of sedation by titrating the dose of sedative drugs, the simulated circadian clock was set to control the RASS score at 0-1 during the day, and -1 to -2 at night in study group. The RASS score in the control group was set at -1 to -2 day and night. The urine 6-hydroxy acid melatonin (aMT6s) levels at different time points in the first diurnal rhythm (06:00, 12:00, 18:00, 24:00) were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The incidence of delirium, severe hypotension, severe bradycardia and other adverse reactions, duration of mechanical ventilation and the time of extubation, length of ICU stay, amount of sedative and analgesic drugs used were recorded. The correlation between delirium and other indexes was analyzed by using Spearman correlation analysis. Results ① There were no significant differences in gender, age, acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHEⅡ) score among groups. ② Urine aMT6s levels did not show circadian rhythm in both groups, aMT6s level at 06:00 in study group showed an increasing tendency as compared with the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant. ③ Compared with the control group, the incidence of delirium was significantly lowered in the study group (14.3% vs. 37.1%, P = 0.029), but no significant differences were found in the incidence of severe hypotension or severe bradycardia (20.0% vs. 25.7%, 11.4% vs. 20.0%, both P > 0.05). In simulated circadian clock group, the incidence of delirium in dexmedetomidine group was significantly lower than that of the propofol group (6.3% vs. 32.1%, P 0.05). Conclusions Administration of sedatives according to simulating circadian time could decrease the duration of mechanical ventilation, extubation time, and the length of ICU stay, decrease the dosage of sedative drugs, and reduce the incidence of delirium. Dexmedetomidine could reduce the incidence of delirium, and improve the prognosis of patients. Trial registration Registration of clinical trials in China, ChiCTR-IPR-15006644.
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Purpose To investigate the value of strain ratio (SR) measure and improved 5-scoring system of ultrasonic elastography in the differentiation of benign and malignant breast tumors.Materials and Methods The data of 213 patients with breast cancer confirmed by pathology or surgery were retrospectively studied.All the patients underwent ultrasonic elasticity imaging examination and were evaluated by strain ratio (SR) method and improved 5-scoring system.Taking pathology as gold standard,we measured the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of the two methods and evaluated the diagnostic efficiency.Results The area under curve (AUC) and 95％ CI of SR measure was 0.926,0.871-0.980 and that of improved 5-scoring system was 0.921,0.870-0.973.The best diagnostic limit of SR was 3.055,when SR ＞ 3.055,the lesions was malignant,when SR＜3.055,the lesions was benign.The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of SR and improved 5-scoring system in diagnosing malignant breast lesions were 92.1％,92.7％,92.5％ and 85.5％,83.9％,84.5％,respectively.The specificity and accuracy of SR was higher than the improved 5-scoring method,the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05),but there was no significant difference in sensitivity (P＞0.05).Conclusion SR is more objective in diagnosing malignant breast tumors,which has higher diagnostic value than improved 5-scoring system.
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OBJECTIVE To assess the treatment reliability of covered stent for carotid artery blowout after head and neck tumors resection. METHODS Five cases with postoperative rupture of carotid artery invaded by the head and neck tumor were reviewed. They presented with life threatening massive neck or oral bleedings. All of them were treated with self expanding covered stents through intervention therapy approach. RESULTS The covered stent were successfully deployed in the target arteries in all cases,the instant isolation effect was quite satisfactory. After treatment, angiography showed successful occlusion of the pseudoaneurysm, patency of carotid artery lumen, and significant improvement of clinical symptoms without neurologic dysfunction. Following up 2 to 36 months, 3 patients were alive with no disease, two patients died of recurrence. CONCLUSION For the treatment of carotid blowout, endovascular occlusion with covered stent is a minimally-invasive, safe and reliable methods.
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After a description of the information literacy competency standards for higher education promulgated by ACRL, the knowledge practice and personal attitude covered in the 6 concepts of 2014 ACRL framework for infor-mation literacy on information literacy education were outlined , the enlightenments of the information literacy com-petency standards for higher education promulgated by ACRL in 2000 were summarized .
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Purpose To study the clinicopathologic features retrospectively and to explore the prognosis of 15 cases of young pulmonary primary salivary gland tumor. Methods The 15 cases of young pulmonary primary salivary carcinoma were analyzed respectively. Re-sults The 15 cases showed 7 cases with adenoid cystic carcinoma and 8 cases with mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Cough and bloody sputum were main symptoms, while chest pain, chest distress and fever were less seen. There were 10 cases performed with partial pul-monary lobectomy, 3 cases performed with unilateral total lobectomy, 1 case performed with artery perfusion treatment and bronchial ar-tery embolization and 1 case performed with conservative treatment for pancreatic metastasis after diagnosis. The mean follow-up time was 28 months ( from 4 to 96 months) . Conclusion The primary salivary gland-type lung tumor belonged to benign or low-grade ma-lignant tumor, mainly accompanied with hacking cough and bloody sputum, which was commonly found in trachea and bronchus. Final diagnosis could be made through bronchoscopy and biopsy. Complete surgical excision is the primary method and the prognosis is usual-ly good, especially in the young.
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Objective To survey the current living situation, protection condition, suggestions and demands of protective items and inheritors of TCM intangible cultural heritage;To analyze existing problems and solutions of protection;To lay the foundation for further protection. Methods Survey was carried out through table investigation and meeting and convention from the aspects of item overview, situation of inheriting community, protection status, and demands and suggestions. Results TCM intangible cultural heritage is inherited through traditional teaching and learning between masters and apprentices, and family inheriting. Some inheriting communities are too small, and some inheritors are too old, which make the inheriting prospect quite gloomy. Protective levels of items of TCM intangible cultural heritage vary. Most items are protected by protective institutions, protective personnel, and learning-teaching sites. Some items are supported by protective fund;archive data about the items are filing;researches and work about propaganda and education are also carried out. Conclusion Protection of TCM intangible cultural heritage has made certain achievements. However, some problems about funds, inheriting, filing, training, and propagandizing should be solved.
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Objective To analyze the characteristics of pulmonary function and the clinical significance of non‐specific pattern (NSP) ,and provide basis for the clinical research .Methods A total of 120 pulmonary function tests of adult patients from January 2013 to June 2014 were selected and divided into NSP group(n=20) and normal lung function group(n=100) according to their lung function behavior .The pulmonary function test results ,clinical diagnosis and radiological manifestations were analyzed .The relevant factors affecting NSP occurred were selected and logistic regression analysis was used to analyze multiple factors .Results The FEVl ,VC ,TLC ,FVC ,MVV and FEVl/FVC in normal group were significantly higher than that of NSP group and the RV/TCL was lower than NSP group ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05) .Patients in NSP group were with obstructive and (or) restrictive clinical manifestations .There were 9 patients were without lung disease .Univariate analysis showed that age , BMI ,smoking history ,smoking ,obstructive diseases ,and restrictive disease in NSP group were significantly higher than that in nor‐mal group ,the difference were statistically significant (P<0 .05) .Multivariate analysis showed that age ,BMI ,history of smoking , obstructive diseases and restrictive disease were independent risk factors for NSP (P<0 .05) .Conclusion Old age ,smoking and o‐besity could increase the incidence rate of NSP .The clinical characteristics include obstructive and restrictive ventilation defects ,and need to be identified positively .
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BACKGROUND:Transient receptor potential protein channel is distributed in many kinds of tissue and cells in human body, and takes part in many physiologic functions and pathological changes of human body. However, up to now, transient receptor potential melastatin 8 (TRPM8) has not been reported in human cartilage. OBJECTIVE:To study the expression of TRPM8, a subfamily member of transient receptor potential gene, in human knee joint cartilage. METHODS:Fifteen samples were selected from patients after amputatioin due to severe trauma. Total protein was extracted from 300 mg cartilage tissue of every patient. To detect the distribution of TRPM8 in human cartilage, cartilage sections were col ected in the same region. The expression and distribution of TRPM8 in human cartilage was detected by western blot analysis and immunofluorescence respectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Western blot analysis showed that specific TRPM8 band was visible at molecular weight of 130 000, and as the age increased, TRPM8 expression in human cartilage was gradual y decreased. Immunofluorescence staining results showed that TRPM8 was evenly located in the cellmembrane of chondrocytes. TRPM8 is expressed in the human knee cartilage, specifical y in member of chondrocytes.
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Objective To study the risk factors of severe hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) among children.Methods The clinical data of 1 570 children with HFMD at Linyi People's Hospital in Shandong Province in 2011 were collected,retrospectively.The data were analyzed using univariate and multivariate Logistic regression.Results The mean age of severe HFMD (including severe and critical HFMD) was (25.0± 14.0) months old,predominantely aged between 1 and 5 years old,while mild HFMD was (27.1±15.8) months (t'=-2.717,P=0.007).There were 61.0％ and 65.9％ boys in two groups,respectively (x2 =3.894,P=0.048).Fever,convulsion,tremor,nausea and vomiting were more frequently seen in severe HFMD.The neutrophil count and the level of creatine kinase in severe HFMD were both significantly higher than that in mild HFMD.Univariate analysis revealed that age (odds ratio [OR]=1.799,95％CI:0.984-1.997),girl sex (OR=1.234,95％CI:1.001-1.522),high fever (OR=2.110,95％CI:1.816-2.452),convulsion (OR=1.878,95％CI:1.578-2.236),nausea and vomiting (OR=1.760,95％CI:1.456-2.128),neutrophil count (OR=1.031,95％CI:1.025-1.037) and creatine kinase (OR=1.002,95％CI:1.001-1.003) were risk factors for severe HFMD.Multivariate Logistic regression showed that high fever (OR =1.751,95％ CI:1.487-2.062),convulsion (OR=1.451,95％CI:1.204-1.749),nausea and vomiting (OR=1.269,95％CI:1.027-1.568),neutrophil count (OR=1.028,95％CI:1.021-1.035) were independent risk factors.Conclusions Body temperature,neurological manifestations and trend of neutrophil counts should be carefully monitored in children with HFMD.Prevention of the development of severe HFMD mainly relies on the identification of risk factors and adoption of precautions in time.
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Objective To adapt the upper extremity functional index (UEFI) to Chinese and assess the reliability and validity of the Chinese version.Methods The index items were translated into Chinese,back translated into English,and revised by experts in rehabilitation.Twenty-five patients with upper extremity trauma were then recruited to complete two UEFI questionnaires on two occasions 1 week apart as a field test.They also completed a disability of arm,shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire on the first occasion.Results Some adjustments were made to the translations based on cultural and linguistic practices.Cronbach's alpha for the final version was 0.93 and the total inter-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.97.The ICCs of the individual items ranged from 0.56 to 0.94.The Pearson correlation coefficient between the UEFI and DASH questionnaires was-0.86.Conclusions The Chinese version of the UEFI scale is reliable and valid.It can be used for study and in the clinical evaluation of upper extremity function.
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Objective To study the influence of 125I seed interstitial brachytherapy in parotid region on the recovery of facial nerve function. Methods A total of the data of 21 patients with primary parotid carcinoma were treated with resection and 125I interstitial brachytherapy. All the patients had no facial palsy before operation and the prescribed dose was 60 Gy. During 4 years of follow-up, the HouseBrackmann grading scales and ENoG were used to evaluate the function of facial nerve. According to the modified regional House-Brackmann grading scales, the facial nerve branches of patients in affected side were divided into normal and abnormal groups, and were compared with those in contra-lateral side.Results Post-operation facial palsy occurred in all the patients, but the facial palsy recovered within 6 months. The latency time differences between affected side and contralateral side were statistically significant in abnormal group from 1 week to 6 months after treatment ( t = 2.362, P = 0.028 ), and were also different in normal group 1 week after treatment ( t = 2.522, P = 0.027 ). Conclusions 125I interstitial brachytherapy has no influence on recovery of facial nerve function after tumor resection and no delayed facial nerve damage.