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Objective To investigate the clinical features and influencing factors of somatic symptoms in patients with acute stroke.Methods Patients with acute stroke were enrolled in the study.Using the scores of symptom checklist 90 (SCL-90)-somatization factor part,the patients were divided into either a somatic symptom group (≥24) or a control group (＜24).Their age,gender,economic level,education level,underlying diseases,Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA),Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD),NEO Five-Factor Inventory scores,Social Support Rating Scale scores-simplified Chinese version,Mini-Mental StateExamination (MMSE) scores,National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scores were documented and analyzed.Results A total of 70 patients with acute stroke were enrolled,and 33 (47.1％) of them had somatic symptoms.There were no significant differences in demographic characteristics,education level,family income,occupation,marital status,living alone,residence,medical expenses payment methods and social support scores between the somatic symptom group and the control group.There were also no significant differences in the types of stroke,lesion side,baseline NIHSS score,MMSE score,and NEO Five-Factor Inventory score between the 2 groups.There was significant difference in lesion side between the somatic symptom group and the control group (x2 =0.161,P=0.006).The comparison of neuropsychological test results showed that the proportion of patients with an anxiety state of the somatic symptom group was significantly higher than that of the control group (24.2％ vs.5.4％;x2 =5.055,P =0.025),but there was no significant difference in the proportion of patients with depression status;after excluding the cases who met the anxiety and depression criteria,HAMA (8.08 ± 3.12 vs.5.58 ± 3.06;t =-3.059,P =0.003) and HAMD (10.80 ± 4.81 vs.7.73 ± 3.88;t =-2.694,P =0.009) scores of the somatic symptom group (n =25) were significantly higher than those of the control group (n =33).The number of somatic symptoms of the somatic symptom group was significantly more than that of the control group (Z =-5.817,P ＜ 0.001),and was more likely to have pain symptoms (97.0％ vs.73.0％;x2 =7.584,P =0.006).The correlation analysis showed that there was a significant positive correlation in the 12-item scores of the SCL-90 somatic factors and HAMA (r =0.494,P ＜0.001) and HAMD (r=0.369,P=0.002) scores in patients.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that HAMA score was an independent risk factor for somatic symptoms after stroke.(odds ratio 1.286,95％ confidence interval 1.060-1.560;P=0.011).Conclusions The incidence of somatic symptoms is high after acute stroke,especially in patients with cortical stroke.The somatic patients after stroke are prone to have pain-related symptoms.The patients with anxiety and depression status after stroke are prone to have somatic symptoms after stroke;HAMA score is an independent risk factor for having somatic symptoms after stroke.
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Objective To find out the effect of tooth preparation and bonding agents on cementation of metal full crown,to provide research basis for clinical practice of full crown restoration .Methods 60 dissociation teeth were randomly divided into six groups ,10 teeth in each group .Different adhesive materials or different polymerization angle were used in different groups ,the six groups were 3 polymerization angle zinc group ,3 polymerization angle glass ionomer group,3 polymerization angle resin cement group ,5 polymerization angle zinc group ,5 polymerization angle glass ionomer group ,and 5 polymerization angle resin cement group .In the first three groups ,polymerization angle was 3,and in the latter three groups ,polymerization angle was 5.The retentive force values of all groups were tested and compared.Results The metal crown retentive force of 3 polymerization angle zinc group[(198.5 ±11.6)N]was sig-nificantly better than that of 5 polymerization angle zinc group[(138.2 ±14.1)N](t=7.46,P0.05).Bonding zinc retention of 3 degree of polymerization group was (198.5 ±11.6)N,glass ionomer and resin cements were (302.7 ±19.2) N and (352.7 ±21.8) N.Bonding zinc retention of 5 degree of polymerization group was (138.2 ±14.1)N,glass ionomer and resin cements were (317.4 ± 23.8)N and (362.9 ±22.6) N.Different adhesives showed statistically significant effects on metal crown retentive force values of 3 polymerization angle groups and 5 polymerization angle groups (F=7.88,8.42,all P<0.05). Conclusion A suitable adhesive,standard operation can get the best cementation effect ,and improve clinical repair effect.
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@#Objective To observe the effects of repeated Botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injection on lower limb spasticity after stroke.Methods 180 cases with lower limb spasticity after stroke were divided into the treatment group (n=90) and the control group (n=90). The treatment group was treated with BTX-A injection twice in the spastic muscles at interval of 3~6 months, while both the treatment group and the control group accepted the rehabilitation based on the neurodevelopmental therapy. They were assessed with modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), Fugl-Meyer Lower Limb Assessment (FMAL), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), modified Barthel Index (MBI) before each injection, and 3 d, 7 d, 1 month, 3 months after each injection or the same time for the controls. Results There was significant difference in scores of MAS, FMAL, BBS, MBI for the treatment group among before and 3 d, 7 d, 1 month after each injection (P<0.05), but not significant between 2 injections (P<0.05). There was significant difference in scores of all the assessment between the treatment and control group at the same time (P<0.01). Conclusion Repeated intramuscular injection of BTX-A can reduce the spasticity of lower limb after stroke.
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@#ObjectiveTo discuss the relationships among spastic paralysis and motor function, balance function and other clinical variables after stroke.MethodsAssessed the clinical spastic index of hemiplegic lower limbs with CSI scale, motor function with Fugl-Meyer Assessment, and balance function with Berg Equilibrium Scale, respectively. And then analyzed the relationship between clinical spasm index with motor function, balance function of the hemiplegic lower limbs with Pearson correlation analysis. Finally, ascertained which was the most important factor affecting the clinical spasm index of spastic lower limbs with stepwise regression analysis.ResultsThere is negative correlation between clinical spasm index with motor function and balance function, respectively. Tendon reflex, muscular tension and clonus are the deciding factors to motor function(P<0.05) and balance function(P<0.05) of the hemiplegic lower limbs.ConclusionThe clinical spasm index of hemiplegic limbs can affect the recovery of motor function and balance function significantly. So, assessing and improving the clinical spasm index of paralytic lower limbs can optimize the rehabilitation program to stroke patients.
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Objective To investigate the value of interventional radiological treatment of bone and softtissue malignant tumor.Methods 36 patients with bone and softtissue malignant tumors,who were diagnosed by pathology,admitted selective angiography,intra-artery chemotherapy and embolize.After treatment the clinical and pathological changes were observed,and the treatment effect were analyzed.Results After treatment the clinical signs of most of patients(94.4%,34/36) were ameliorated.The pathological examination indicated that the total rate of curative effect achieved 80%(16/20);The tumor putrescence rate of 60% patients was exceeded 90%.Conclusion Intervention therapy is an effective method for bone and softtissue malignant tumors,and it can improve the result of limb salvage operation.
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Objective To evaluate the value of helical CT scan in the diagnosis of small renal cell carcinoma.Methods The helical CT features of small renal cell carcinoma proved by operation and pathology in 14 cases were studied retrospectively.Results CT showedisodense mass in 7 cases,slightly low density mass in 5 cases,slightly hyperdense mass in 1 case,cystic and solid mass in 1 case,and among them 2 cases showed punctural calcification.The lesions showed marked enhancement in cortical phase in 12 cases,slight to moderateenhancement in 2 cases,in parenchymal phase,the tumor density dropped promptly,and in the pelvic phase the tumor density droppedfurther. Conclusion Small renal cell carcinoma is of certain characteristic on multi-phasic spiral CT contrast-enhanced scan,it is a very valuable method in diangosis of small renal cell carcinoma.
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Objective To investigate imaging technology and imaging finding in pulmonary aspergilloma.Methods Chest radiography,X-ray tomography and CT were perfovmed in 15 cases of pulmonary aspergilloma confirmed by pathology and the imaging results were compared with pathology.Results The accuracy was 60% for chest radiography,80% for chest radiography and X-ray tomography,93.3% for chest radiography and CT.“Air crescent sign” or “air ring sign” were shown in 9 patients.The fungus ball could move with the change of patient's body position in 5 cases. Conclusion A mobile intracavitary mass with “air crescent sign” or “air ring sign” is the imaging characteristics of pulmonary aspergilloma.