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ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) on admission on predicting neurological outcomes for stroke patients at the convalescence stage (three months after stroke). MethodsA total of 277 inpatients with ischemic stroke in Wenzhou TCM Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University from November, 2022 to January, 2023 were divided into good outcome group (n = 195) and poor outcome group (n = 82) according to the score of modified Rankin Scale (mRS) three months after stroke. Their clinical data and GNRI were compared. ResultsCompared with the good outcome group, the poor outcome group showed a lower level of GNRI (t = -9.569, P < 0.001), more proportion of patients with high nutritional risk (χ2 = 68.861, P < 0.001). More cases with poor outcome were found with higher nutritional risk (Z = 65.406, P < 0.001). After covariate adjustment, higher level of GNRI was an independent protective factor for poor outcome three months after stroke (OR = 0.895, 95%CI 0.864 to 0.927, P < 0.05), and the OR increased with the nutritional risk grade of GNRI (P < 0.05). The area under the curve (AUC) of GNRI, score of NIHSS, and BMI were 0.812 (Z = 11.576, P < 0.001), 0.759 (Z = 8.328, P < 0.001), and 0.594 (Z = 2.716, P = 0.007), respectively; while the combination of GNRI and NIHSS was more effective (AUC = 0.875, Z = 17.389, P < 0.001). The sensitivities of GNRI, NIHSS and the combination of the two in predicting neurological function were 65.85%, 76.83% and 79.21%, respectively, and the specificities were 81.54%, 60.51% and 82.95%, respectively. ConclusionGNRI on admission is associated with neurological function three months after stroke. GNRI can be used alone or in combination with NIHSS score to predict neurological outcome in the rehabilitation period, which is a useful complement to traditional predictors.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the expression pattern of resistin (RSTN) in skeletal muscle tissue and its influence on glycometabolism in rats with traumatic brain injury (TBI).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Seventy-eight SD rats were randomly divided into traumatic group (n=36), RSTN group (n=36) and sham operation group (n=6). Fluid percussion TBI model was developed in traumatic and RSTN groups and the latter received additional 1 mg RSTN antibody treatment for each rat. At respectively 12 h, 24 h, 72 h, 1 w, 2 w, and 4 w after operation, venous blood was collected and the right hind leg skeletal muscle tissue was sampled. We used real-time PCR to determine mRNA expression of RSTN in skeletal muscles, western blot to determine RSTN protein expression and ELISA to assess serum insulin as well as fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels. Calculation of the quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (Q value) was also conducted. The above mentioned indicators and their correction were statistically analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with sham operation group, the RSTN expression in the skeletal muscle as well as serum insulin and FBG levels revealed significant elevation (P<0.05), and reduced Q value (P<0.05) in traumatic group. Single factor linear correlation analysis showed a significant negative correlation between RSTN expression and Q values (P<0.001) in traumatic group.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The expression of RSTN has been greatly increased in the muscular tissue of TBI rats and it was closely related to the index of glycometabolism. RSTN may play an important role in the process of insulin resistance after TBI.</p>
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Objective To investigate the expression pattern of resistin in subcutaneous adipose tissue and its effect on glycometabolism in rats with traumatic brain injury (TBI).Methods Fifty-six SD rats were randomly divided into TBI group (n =48) and control group (n =8) according to the random number table.mRNA and protein expressions of resistin in subcutaneous adipose tissue were detected with real-time PCR and Western-blot.Concentrations of serum insulin and serum fasting blood glucose were evaluated using the ELISA method and quantitative estimation of insulin sensitivity was performed.Indices measured and their correlations were statistically analyzed.Results Levels of the resistin,serum insulin and FBG were significantly higher in TBI group than in control group (P < 0.05).Quantitative estimation of insulin sensitivity lowered in TBI group compared to control group (P < 0.05).Single factor linear correlation analysis showed negative correlation between resistin expression and quantitative insulin sensitivity check index in TBI group (P < 0.05).Conclusions Resistin is shown to have significant expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue and involve in glycometabolism.Obviously,resistin may play a significant role in insulin resistance after TBI in rats.
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Objective To detect the epidemiologic features of pediatric patients with fall from height injury in an effort to provide a reference for prevention and scientific treatment.Methods Data of pediatric patients with fall from height injury treated from January 2011 to December 2012 were collected in the form of questionnaires.Epidemiologic features and relationship of associated factors were measured.Results Pediatric fall injury occurred very often in warmer season,namely on April and May,and in a day,it was more likely to happen when parents slacked at noon and night.Stairs and balconies were the most common sites of falls and head was most vulnerable to the injury.Falling height was the primary factor to the severity of injury.Conclusion To strengthen the protection reform in key areas,the supervision in peak time for falls and the care to children of the migrant workers can reduce fall injury in a certain extent.
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Objective To analyze the injury features of the wounded in the bullet train crash in July 23,2011 in Wenzhou of Zhejiang and explore treatment experience.Methods A total of 177 cases who were injured or died in the 7.23 Wenzhou bullet train crash were involved in the study.The age,gender,injury types,injury regions and injury severity were analyzed by using Trauma Database System V3.0 ( produced by China Trauma Data Center of Third Military Medical University). Results A total of 137 cases were admitted to our hospital within 24 hours after the bullet train crash in Wenzhou.There were 76 males and 61 females,with no significant difference.Of the 137 cases,136 survived and one died after medical treatment.The major injury types included impact injury,crush injury and heavy weight falling injury.Among the 136 survivors,108 cases were with multiple injuries,accounting for 79.4%.The most common injury region of the survivors was the chest,followed by the head and limb.The minimum trauma index (TI) was 5 points and the maximum 27 points.There were 4 cases(3.7% )with TI ≤9 points,86 (79.6%) with 10-16 points and 18 (16.7%) with ≥ 17 points.Of all,78 cases (72.2%) had ISS score < 16 points and 30 (27.8%) had ≥16 points.The minimum ISS was 3 points and maximum 75 points.There were 40 deaths including the one died after medical treatment,who were all with multiple injuries,with head injury the main cause.ConclusionsThe causes of the bullet train crashes are complicated,with high incidence of multiple injuries.The injury severity is varied,but the overall situation is not serious.Distribution of common injury regions is significantly different between the wounded and the dead.Injury triage,patient transfer and specialist treatment of the wounded should be carried out appropriately during the initial stage of medical rescue based on those injury features after the bullet train crashes.
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ObjectiveTo study the characteristics and explore risk factors of traffic injuries in Wenzhou part of the Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou (Yong-tai-wen for short) highway during 2005-2009 so as to provide scientific evidence for promoting prevention and cure level of highway traffic injury.Methods The original data of traffic accident in Wenzhou part of the Yong-tai-wen highway during 2005-2009 were collected to carry out the descriptive epidemiological investigation of the injury characteristics.Simultaneously,multi-factor analysis was conducted to screen out the risk factors for traffic accidents.Results A total of 308 traffic accidents involving 603 casualties (157 deaths) were interviewed during 2005-2009.The casualties from expressway traffic accidents declined yearly,but annual death rate was still very high (26.04%).Meanwhile,the males were more likely subjected to traffic injuries than females.The most common injury sites were the head and limb and the main fatal injuries were the head and pelvic injuries.Accident-prone period was from 0:00 to 8:00 in the morning and traffic scenarios were mainly characterized by rear collision (39%).Risk factors for traffic accidents included poor lighting conditions,overloaded vehicles on the road sections,male drivers,driving without a license,fatigue driving and speeding.ConclusionsTraffic accidents present high incidence and casualty rates,and are mainly resulted from overloaded and fatigue driving.Therefore,the training and education on safe driving should be done particularly for the males and low driving age drivers to strictly forbid the overload driving,fatigue driving or overspeed driving.
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Objective To construct pcDNA3.1 RASSF1 eukaryotic vector and observe the influence of RASSF1 on the apoptosis of hepatocarcinoma cell line HepG2. Methods RASSF1 gene was amplifled from human RASSF1 cDNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and cloned into pcDNA3.1. The recombinant plasmid pcDNA3. 1 RASSF1 was transfected into hepatocarcinoma HepG2 cell line. The expression of RASSF1 was examined by Western blot. The influence of RASSF1 on the cell apoptosis was measured by Annexin V/PI assay. Results DNA enzyme digestion and sequencing results showed that recombinant plasmid pcDNA3. 1-RASSF1 was successfully constructed. RASSF1 protein was overexpressed in HepG2 cell line transfected with pcDNA3. 1-RASSF1 plasmid. The apoptosis rate of blank, pcDNA3. 1 and pcDNA3. 1-RASSF1 group was (5.8 ±0.42)%, (7.48 ±0.68)% and (35. 1 ±3. 15)%, respectively.Conclusion The pcDNA3. 1- RASSF1 eukaryotic vector was successfully constructed, RASSF1 protein overexpression could induce apoptosis in HepG2 cell line.
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Objective To analyze the features of EMU survived casualties and the rescue during a head -on- rear collision between two EMU trains on 23 July 2011 ( July 23 train collision accident) at Wenzhou station.Methods The casualties treated in many major hospitals in Wenzhou were surveyed within 24 hours after the accident occurred.The data of age,gender,type of injury and injury severity of the wounded were analyzed.Results A total of 136 casualties were treated within the first 24 hours after the accident occurred,and the male patients and female patients accounted for 55.89% and 44.11% respectively,blunt trauma was the main cause of injuries.The percent of multiple injuries in the wounded survivals accounted for 79.41%.The most common injury site of the survived casualties was chest,followed by four limbs and spine.All the wounded were rescued on the spot and were referred to the hospitals with better medical facilities.Conclusions There was no significant difference in gender of the wounded.Blunt trauma was the leading cause of injuries,and the chest,four limbs and spine were the liable parts of body to be traumatized.Saving life,triaging and transferring the wounded as soon as possible were the major algorithm during the initial stage of medical rescue after the accident occurred.
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Objective To determine the effect of fast passage for patients' access to the emergency department of hospital on rescuing and triaging the traumatic casualties referred from the site of accident by collision between two bullet trains occurred at Wenzhou station on 23 July 2011 in order to accumulate experience of treating large number of traumatized casualties happened in a major accident or disaster.Methods A retrospective study was carried out to collect the data including the different courses of treatment for various types of injury in casualties and the length of stay of traumatized patients with different degrees of severity in the emergency department after casualties entered into the emergency department of hospital via fast passage.Results There were 136 traumatic casualties referred to hospital within 72 hours after the bullet train accident occurred at Wenzhou station.The average length of stay of patients with uncomplicated single injury in the hospital was 27min,and the average length of stay of 108 patients with multiple injuries in the emergency department was 62 min.In last year,the annually average length of stay of casualties in emergency department was 50 min longer when there was no fast passage available for patient to enter into.Conclusions The fast passage for casualties entering into emergency department not only guarantees the traumatized patients rescued in no time after bullet train accident but also shortens the length of stay in the Emergency Department.
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Objective To investigate the change of gene rstn expression in brain tissues following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods A total 90 SD rats were involved in the study and divided into normal control group (5 rats), sham operation group (10 rats), mild, moderate and severe trauma groups (25 rats per group). Rat model was made with sap pressure clash method and RT-PCR assay was employed to detect expression change of gene rstn at 3, 6, 24, 72 h and 1, 2, 4 weeks after TBI. The change of peripheral blood glucose concentration was measured in moderate trauma group to observe its relationship with gene rstn expression in brain tissue. Results Postoperative expression of gene rstn was increased in severe trauma group at 24 hours, in moderate trauma group at 72 hours and in mild trauma group at four weeks (P<0.05). The expression of gene rstn was increased in hippocampus, thalamus and cortex of all trauma groups at four weeks postoperatively, when the hippocampus showed the highest expression while the thalamus showed the least (P< 0.05). Moreover, the expression of gene rstn showed high level in injury side but low level in contralateral side in different districts (P < 0.05). The expression of gene rstn was increased the most obviously in severe trauma group (P <0.05). Peripheral blood glucose concentration showed a linearity positive correlation with gene rstn expression in brain tissue (R=5.32,P<0.05). Conclusions Expression of gene rstn shows obvious increase after TBI, and the time course correlates with the injury severity. The gene rstn expresses the most in the ipsilateral hippocampus. There shows a certain correlation between gene rstn expression and peripheral blood glucose concentration in brain tissues after TBI.
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Objective To investigate the effect of hyperoxie liquid on neuron apoptosis in rabbit with traffic brain injury. Methods Rabbit models of brain injury were established by screening suit-able striking intensity and supplied respectively with hyperoxic liquid for 25, 50, 75 and 100 ml each day to observe the respiratory control rate(RCR) of mitochondria, mitochondria membrane potential (MMP), apoptosis rate of neurocytes and NSS grade.Meanwhile, non-intervention group and control groups were set.Results The rabbit model made by striking velocity of 72 km/h was selected as the study object.MMP, RCR, phosphate/oxygen ratio(P/O), oxygenated phosphate rate(OPR) and apopto-sis rate of neurocytes and NSS grade in control and treatment group showed statistical difference compared with non-intervention group(P<0.05).MMP, RCR, P/O and OPR in 100 ml hyperoxic liquid treat-ment group were higher than those in 75 ml hyperoxie liquid treatment group(P<0.05), but the apopto-sis rate of neurocytes and NSS grade showed no statistical difference(P>0.05). Conclusion Intra-venous hyperoxic liquid infusion can decrease apoptosis rate of neurocytes, as indicates that hyperoxic liq-uid affects apoptosis of neurocytes and hence ameliorates prognosis mainly by intervening respiratory func-tion of mitechondria.
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Objective To investigate the change of apoptosis of polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN)in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS) after severe trauma and the effect of Prostaglandin E1(PGE1). Methods AO/EB fluorescent staining method was used to detect the apoptosis ratio of PMN in 40 patients with MODS and 20 patients without MODS after severe trauma, and 20 healthy people(control group).Different concentration of PGE1 was added to the all patients and its effect on PMN was observecl. Results Apoptosis ratio of PMN decreased significantly in patients with MODS and increased when PGE1 was added(P