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OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) combined with sodium hyaluronate (HA) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS: PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang database, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and SinoMed were searched from inception to July 2020. The quality of the randomized controlled trials was evaluated independently by two reviewers according to the criteria in the Cochrane Collaboration for Systematic Reviews. The identified articles were then screened individually using EndnoteX9 for eligibility in this Meta-analysis. The heterogeneity among the articles was evaluated using I2. RESULTS: A total of 17 studies, comprising 2000 individuals, were included in this Meta-analysis. The results showed that a significant improvement was observed in knee pain and function based on the clinical efficacy of ESWT combined with HA. Statistical analysis of clinical efficacy showed that [relative risk (RR) = 1.21, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.12, 1.30), P < 0.01]. Statistical analysis of visual analog scale showed that [standardized mean difference (SMD) = ï¼2.84, 95%CI (ï¼4.01, ï¼1.66), P < 0.01]. Western Ontario and McMaster University osteoarthritis index statistical analysis showed that [SMD = ï¼1.57, 95% CI (ï¼2.52, ï¼0.61), P < 0.01]. Lysholm score statistical analysis showed that [SMD = 1.71, 95% CI (0.98, 2.44), P < 0.01]. In addition, only minor side effects, such as redness and swelling of the skin, were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Medium to low quality evidence showed that ESWT combined with HA offers an inexpensive, well-tolerated, safe, and effective method to improve pain and functionality in patients with KOA. However, tightly controlled, randomized, large multicenter trials are warranted to validate the current findings.
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy , Hyaluronic Acid , Osteoarthritis, Knee , Osteoarthritis, Knee/therapy , Osteoarthritis, Knee/drug therapy , Humans , Hyaluronic Acid/therapeutic use , Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy/methods , Treatment Outcome , Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic , Combined Modality Therapy , Male , Middle Aged , FemaleABSTRACT
Background: Stigma related to mental illness (and its treatment) is prevalent worldwide. This stigma could be at the structural or organizational level, societal level (interpersonal stigma), and the individual level (internalized stigma). Vulnerable populations, for example, gender minorities, children, adolescents, and geriatric populations, are more prone to stigma. The magnitude of stigma and its negative influence is determined by socio-cultural factors and macro (mental health policies, programs) or micro-level factors (societal views, health sectors, or individuals' attitudes towards mentally ill persons). Mental health stigma is associated with more serious psychological problems among the victims, reduced access to mental health care, poor adherence to treatment, and unfavorable outcomes. Although various nationwide and well-established anti-stigma interventions/campaigns exist in high-income countries (HICs) with favorable outcomes, a comprehensive synthesis of literature from the Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), more so from the Asian continent is lacking. The lack of such literature impedes growth in stigma-related research, including developing anti-stigma interventions. Aim: To synthesize the available mental health stigma literature from Asia and LMICs and compare them on the mental health stigma, anti-stigma interventions, and the effectiveness of such interventions from HICs. Materials and Methods: PubMed and Google Scholar databases were screened using the following search terms: stigma, prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, perceived stigma, associate stigma (for Stigma), mental health, mental illness, mental disorder psychiatric* (for mental health), and low-and-middle-income countries, LMICs, High-income countries, and Asia, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation/SAARC (for countries of interest). Bibliographic and grey literature were also performed to obtain the relevant records. Results: The anti-stigma interventions in Asia nations and LMICs are generalized (vs. disorder specific), population-based (vs. specific groups, such as patients, caregivers, and health professionals), mostly educative (vs. contact-based or attitude and behavioral-based programs), and lacking in long-term effectiveness data. Government, international/national bodies, professional organizations, and mental health professionals can play a crucial in addressing mental health stigma. Conclusion: There is a need for a multi-modal intervention and multi-sectoral coordination to mitigate the mental health stigma. Greater research (nationwide surveys, cultural determinants of stigma, culture-specific anti-stigma interventions) in this area is required.
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The incidence and mortality of digestive system tumors are high,and the trend is increasing year by year,and the early onset is hidden,difficult to detect,and seriously threaten human health.In recent years,it has been found that long noncoding RNA(lncRNA),as a new class of non-coding RNA,plays an important role in the occurrence and development of tumors,influencing the occurrence and development of tumors by regulating the malignant biological characteristics of tumor cells such as proliferation,invasion and metastasis.Further study on the role of lncRNA in digestive system tumors can further discover its diagnosis and treatment methods,and provide new ideas for reducing the incidence and mortality of digestive system tumors.This article reviewed the progress of research in lncRNA in digestive system tumors.
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Objective To investigate the mediating effect of mindfulness on the relations between FCR and QOL.Methods A total of 240 lung cancer patients who were admitted to 3 hospitals in Shanxi Province,from January 2022 to January 2023,were enrolled in the study by convinient sampling.The fear of progression questionnaire-short form(FoP-Q-SF),mindfulness attention awareness scale(MAAS)in Chinese and the European Organisation for Research and Treatment for Cancer Quality of life questionnaire(EORTC QLQ)were employed in the cross-sectional survey.Multiple linear regression was used to analyse the association between FCR and QOL,and Bootstrap Model was adopted to analyse the mediating effect of mindfulness between FCR and QOL.Results A total of 240 questionnaires were distributed and 217 of them were retrieved,with an effective retrieval rate of 96.42%.FCR was found at a moderate level in all lung cancer patients,and it was negatively associated with the mindfulness and QOL(r=-0.348,P<0.01:r=-0.331,P<0.01).Bootstrap analysis revealed that the changes in mindfulness score acted as an intermediate variable between FCR and QOL,mediating 25.68%of the relationship.Conclusions FCR in lung cancer patients is negatively associated with QOL.This association may be explained by the reduction in mindfulness experienced by the patients.
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Objective:To explore the application effect of continuous nursing based on hybrid electronic platform and fragmentation time in the out-of-hospital rehabilitation of patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Methods:This was a randomized controlled study. From April 2020 to October 2021, a total of 90 patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in Weifang People′s Hospital were selected as the research objects by convenience sampling. Forty patients from April to December 2020 were selected as control group, and 45 patients from January to October 2021 were selected as intervention group. The control group implemented routine discharge guidance and follow-up, while the intervention group was given continuous nursing plan based on the concept of hybrid electronic platform and fragmented time. Before operation and 1, 3 and 6 months after operation, the knee range of motion and Lysholm score of patients in the two groups were analyzed. At 1, 3 and 6 months after operation, the rehabilitation exercise compliance score, self-efficacy score and knee stability examination of the two groups were analyzed.Results:A total of 41 patients in each group completed the study. At 1 month after operation, the knee range of motion, Lysholm score, rehabilitation exercise compliance score and self-efficacy score of intervention group were (96.46 ±3.58) ° and (53.54 ± 6.57), (69.17 ± 6.27), (4.01 ± 0.38) points, respectively. In the control group, they were (89.02 ± 4.22)° and (45.02 ± 7.61), (56.78 ± 8.45), (3.61 ± 0.42) points. At 3 months after operation, they were (136.83 ± 4.30)° and (72.76 ± 4.96), (60.71 ± 5.87), (4.97 ± 0.32) points in the intervention group, (133.54 ± 3.58)° and (69.83 ± 6.65), (56.73 ± 8.57), (4.83 ± 0.45) points in the control group, respectively. At 6 months after operation, they were (139.39 ± 1.99)° and (85.61 ± 6.11), (57.71 ± 7.41), (6.58 ± 0.96) points in the intervention group, (138.29 ± 2.65)° and (81.80 ± 6.38), (47.90 ± 6.02), (6.35 ± 1.23) points in the control group, respectively. The knee range of motion, Lysholm score and rehabilitation exercise compliance score of the intervention group were better than those of the control group at 1, 3 and 6 months after operation, and the differences were statistically significant ( t values were 2.12-8.61, all P<0.05). The self-efficacy score of the intervention group was higher than that of the control group at 1 month after operation, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=4.57, P<0.05). Conclusions:The continuous nursing program based on hybrid electronic platform and fragmented time can improve the knee function of patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the early postoperative period, improve the compliance of rehabilitation exercise and the level of early self-efficacy.
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Vascular access devices are regarded as double-edged swords since being used as lifesaving accesses widely as well as causing vessel catheter associated infections and other complications.In severe cases, it may even endanger life. This paper expounded the importance and necessity of vessel catheter associated infections prevention and control from several aspects such as national policy promotion, medical insurance payment innovation and clinical management demand, analyzed the key links of vessel catheter associated infections prevention and control and the research status quo here and abroad based on the life cycle of the catheter, and pondered the future directions considering the current difficulties and blind spots.
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Rapid and effective hemostasis and wound healing are essential for life saving and improved quality of life. At present, traditional materials for hemostasis and wound healing have limited effects, with limitations such as unsatisfactory tissue adhesion effect, immunogenicity, secondary damage and infection risk, so it is urgent to develop new and efficient materials. Protein-based hydrogels have attracted more and more attention in the field of hemostasis and wound healing because of their good biocompatibility, biodegradability, injectability, adjustable mechanical properties and wet bonding. The authors review the definition of protein-based hydrogels and the research progress in various protein-based hydrogels in promotion of hemostasis and wound healing, in order to provide a reference for the application of protein-based hydrogels in wound repair.
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are strongly related to the occurrence and development of digestive tract cancer in human. Firstly, lncRNAs target and regulate the expression of downstream cancer genes to affect the growth, metastasis, apoptosis, metabolism and immune escape of cancer cells. Secondly, lncRNAs are considered to be important regulating factors for lipid metabolism in cancer, which is related to signaling pathways of adipogenesis and involved in the occurrence and development of digestive tract cancer. Finally, lncRNAs have application value in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive tract cancer. For example, lncRNAMALAT1 has been reported as a target for diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. This article reviews current progress on the regulatory role of lncRNAs in digestive tract cancer, to provide references for the research and clinical application in the prevention and treatment of digestive tract cancer.
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Humans , RNA, Long Noncoding/genetics , Gastrointestinal Neoplasms/genetics , Apoptosis , Liver NeoplasmsABSTRACT
Objective To establish a prediction model for tuberculosis incidence in Nantong area by multivariate regression analysis, and to provide theoretical support for the implementation of combined prevention work in this area. Methods A total of 37 338 registered patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Nantong City from 2010 to 2021 were enrolled in the observation group. A total of 28,721 healthy people who underwent physical examination during the same period were selected as the control group. Results From 2010 to 2021, there were a total of 37 338 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in central Nantong. From 2010 to 2015, more than 3,000 cases were reported annually, with the largest number (4 142 cases) in 2011, accounting for 11.09% of the total. The number of cases reported from 2016 to 2021 was all less than 3 000, and the number of cases reported from 2021 was the least , 1 803 cases, accounting for 4.83% of the total. The number of cases decreased each year in the past 12 years. The incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in males was 70.97% (26 497 cases) and that in females was 29.03% (10 841 cases). In terms of age, the lowest incidence rate was 0.06% (23 cases) in the age group of 0-9 years old, and the highest incidence rate was 19.56% (7 304 cases) in the age group of 60-69 years old. Logistics regression analysis showed that male, age ≥60 years old, occupation as a farmer and smoking history were the risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis (P < 0.05). ROC curve results showed that the AUC value of the risk prediction model for pulmonary tuberculosis in the Nantong area was 0.872, with a predictive sensitivity of 86.32% and a specificity of 89.21%. Conclusion There are many risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis in Nantong area, and different factors interact and influence each other. The construction of a risk prediction model for pulmonary tuberculosis can better predict the clinical incidence, which is helpful to guide clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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Objective To investigate the difference in blood lipid parameters between acute-on-chronic pre-liver failure (pre-ACLF) and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) and the risk factors for disease progression. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed for the related data of 118 patients with ACLF (ACLF group) and 44 patients with pre-ACLF (pre-ACLF group) who were treated in The General Hospital of Western Theater Command from January 2012 to December 2020, including baseline age, albumin, creatinine, routine blood test results, and blood lipids. The independent samples t -test was used for comparison between normally distributed continuous data; and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison between non-normally distributed continuous data; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. A binary logistic regression analysis was used for multivariate analysis to identify independent predictive factors. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to compare the sensitivity and specificity of related indicators, and Youden index was used to calculate cut-off values. Results Compared with the pre-ACLF group, the ACLF group had significantly lower levels of total cholesterol (TC)[2.02(1.56-2.37) mmol/L vs 3.01(2.57-3.66) mmol/L, Z =5.411, P 0.05). The logistic regression analysis showed that TC (odds ratio [ OR ]=0.003, 95% confidence interval [ CI ]: 0.000-0.068, P < 0.05), LDL ( OR =61.901, 95% CI : 3.354-1142.558, P < 0.05), and WBC ( OR =3.175, 95% CI : 1.097-9.185, P < 0.05) had an independent predictive value, and the ROC analysis showed that the area under the ROC curve of TC was 0.852, the sensitivity of LDL was 0.887, and TC had the best specificity of TC was 0.840. Conclusion There are reductions in blood lipid parameters in the progression from pre-ACLF to ACLF, suggesting that clinicians should pay attention to the changes in lipids in the pre-ACLF stage and adjust the nutritional regimen in a timely manner.
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OBJECTIVES@#Shelter hospital was an alternative way to provide large-scale medical isolation and treatment for people with mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Due to various reasons, patients admitted to the large shelter hospital was reported high level of psychological distress, so did the healthcare workers. This study aims to introduce a comprehensive and multifaceted psychosocial crisis intervention model.@*METHODS@#The psychosocial crisis intervention model was provided to 200 patients and 240 healthcare workers in Wuhan Wuchang shelter hospital. Patient volunteers and organized peer support, client-centered culturally sensitive supportive care, timely delivery of scientific information about COVID-19 and its complications, mental health knowledge acquisition of non-psychiatric healthcare workers, group activities, counseling and education, virtualization of psychological intervention, consultation and liaison were exhibited respectively in the model. Pre-service survey was done in 38 patients and 49 healthcare workers using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire 2-item (PHQ-2) scale, and the Primary Care PTSD screen for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (PC-PTSD-5). Forty-eight healthcare workers gave feedback after the intervention.@*RESULTS@#The psychosocial crisis intervention model was successfully implemented by 10 mental health professionals and was well-accepted by both patients and healthcare workers in the shelter hospital. In pre-service survey, 15.8% of 38 patients were with anxiety, 55.3% were with stress, and 15.8% were with depression; 16.3% of 49 healthcare workers were with anxiety, 26.5% were with stress, and 22.4% were with depression. In post-service survey, 62.5% of 48 healthcare workers thought it was very practical, 37.5% thought more practical; 37.5% of them thought it was very helpful to relief anxiety and insomnia, and 27.1% thought much helpful; 37.5% of them thought it was very helpful to recognize patients with anxiety and insomnia, and 29.2% thought much helpful; 35.4% of them thought it was very helpful to deal with patients' anxiety and insomnia, and 37.5% thought much helpful.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Psychological crisis intervention is feasible, acceptable, and associated with positive outcomes. Future tastings of this model in larger population and different settings are warranted.
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Humans , COVID-19 , Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders , Crisis Intervention , Psychosocial Intervention , SARS-CoV-2 , Mental Health , Depression/epidemiology , Health Personnel/psychology , Anxiety/etiologyABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate the quality of Eriobotrya japonica leaves from different producing areas. METHODS The contents of alcohol-soluble extracts were determined by hot-dipping method using 30 batches of E. japonica leaves from different producing areas as samples. The contents of total flavonoids and total triterpene acids were determined by ultraviolet spectrophotometry. The contents of five kinds of triterpenic acids (euscaphic acid,crataegolic acid,corosolic acid,oleanolic acid and ursolic acid) were determined by HPLC. The quality of E. japonica leaves from different producing areas was comprehensively evaluated by using entropy weight technique for order preference by similarity to an ideal solution (TOPSIS). The bivariate correlation analysis of E. japonica leaves was conducted by SPSS 22.0 software in terms of weight, comprehensive evaluation value, the content of alcohol-soluble extract, the contents of total flavonoids, total triterpene acids and five triterpenic acids. RESULTS The contents of alcohol-soluble extract in 30 batches of E. japonica leaves were (24.56±0.08)%-(34.85±0.13)%; the contents of total flavonoids were (4.69±0.11)-(14.23±0.27) mg/g; the contents of total triterpene acid were (27.58±0.59)- (63.95±1.27) mg/g; the contents of euscaphic acid, crataegolic acid, corosolic acid, oleanolic acid and ursolic acid were (0.728± 0.011)-(6.064±0.063), (0.526±0.013)-(3.245±0.022), (1.222±0.025)-(8.807±0.094), (0.856±0.021)-(2.931±0.075), (4.704±0.087)-(11.806±0.283) mg/g, respectively. The analysis result of entropy weight TOPSIS method showed that the top three samples with comprehensive evaluation values (No.Kjcx-5) were S14 (Huotian Town, Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou,Fujian), S19 (Qinnan District, Qinzhou, Guangxi) and S29 (Guoyang County, Bozhou, Anhui). Comprehensive evaluation 0596-2559522。E-mail:jxrcwxp@163.com of E. japonica leaves was positively correlated with the contents of five kinds of triterpenic acids, such as euscaphic acid, crataegolic acid, corosolic acid, oleanolic acid and ursolic acid (P<0.01). The weight of E. japonica leaves was positively correlated with the comprehensive evaluation value (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The qualities of E. japonica leaves from different producing areas are very different. Among them, the qualities of E. japonica leaves from Huotian Town, Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou of Fujian, Qinzhou Qinnan District of Guangxi, and Bozhou Guoyang County of Anhui are relatively better. The weight of E. japonica leaves is positively correlated with their quality.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the relative content changes of differential metabolites and reducing sugars during the processing process of Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (RRP) processed with Amomi Fructus (AF) and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium (CRP), and to lay the foundation for revealing the processing principle of this characteristic variety. MethodThe samples of the 0-54 h processing process of RRP processed with AF and CRP were taken as the research object, and their secondary metabolites were detected by ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS). The 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution (A)-acetonitrile (B) was used as the mobile phase for gradient elution (0-1 min, 1%-3%B; 1-10 min, 3%-9%B; 10-15 min, 9%-12%B; 15-22 min, 12%-18%B; 22-31 min, 18%-24%B; 31-35 min, 24%-100%B; 35-36 min, 100%-5%B; 36-40 min, 5%-1%B; 40-45 min, 1%B), column temperature was 40 ℃, injection volume was 3 μL, flow rate was 0.3 mL·min-1. Electrospray ionization (ESI) was used to scan and collect MS data in the negative ion mode, the scanning range was m/z 50-1 250. Data analysis was carried out using PeakView 1.2 software, and the chemical composition of RRP processed with AF and CRP was identified by combining the literature information and chemical composition databases. The MS data were normalized by MarkerView 1.2, and then the multivariate statistical analysis was applied to screen the differential metabolites, and the changes of the relative contents of the differential metabolites with different processing times was analyzed, finally, correlation analysis was performed between the differential metabolites, the change of the reducing sugar content was combined to determine the most suitable processing time of RRP processed with AF and CRP. ResultA total of 121 compounds were identified from RRP processed with AF and CRP at different processing times, and 12 differential metabolites were screened out by multivariate statistical analysis, including catalpol, hesperidin, isoacteoside, acteoside, narirutin, echinacoside, isomartynoside, decaffeoylacteoside, 6-O-E-feruloylajugol, dihydroxy-7-O-neohesperidin, jionoside D, and rehmapicroside. With the prolongation of processing time, the relative contents of these 12 differential metabolites and reducing sugars changed slightly at 52-54 h. ConclusionUPLC-Q-TOF-MS can comprehensively and accurately identify the chemical constituents of RRP processed with AF and CRP at different processing times, and the suitable processing time of 52-54 h is determined according to the content changes of different metabolites and reducing sugars, which provides a basis for revealing the scientific connotation of the processing principle of this variety.
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Objective:To explore the effects and the possible mechanism of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMMSC) transplantation on apoptosis in rats cerebral cortex after cardiac arrest/cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CA/CPR).Methods:The BMMSC of 2 Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats aged 4-5weeks was extracted, and the 3rd passage was used in experimental study. Eighteen Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into sham group, model group (CA/CPR group) and intervention group (BMMSC group) according to random number table method, with 6 rats in each group. CPR was performed 6 minutes after asphyxia induced CA. In sham group, CA was not induced except performing general surgical procedure. At 1 hour after return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), 0.5 mL phosphate buffered saline (PBS) was injected through tail vein in CA/CPR group. 2×10 9/L green fluorescence protein (GFP)-labeled BMMSC was injected through tail vein 1 hour after ROSC in BMMSC group. Neurological deficit score (NDS) were assessed in every group at 72 hours after CPR. Serum S100 calcium binding protein B (S100B) levels were assayed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Distribution of BMMSC in brain was observed under a fluorescent microscope. Apoptosis rate in cerebral cortex was assayed by TdT-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL). Western blotting was performed to measure the expression levels of active aspartic acid specific cysteine proteinase (caspase-8 and caspase-9) in cerebral cortex. Results:At 3 days after CPR, compared with sham group, the apoptosis of cerebral cortex cells was increased and brain damage was obvious, NDS score was decreased significantly (56.6±5.5 vs. 80.0±0.0, P < 0.05), and serum S100B was increased markedly (ng/L: 45.1±4.7 vs. 19.1±1.4, P < 0.05), apoptosis rate of cerebral cortex cells increased significantly [(52.9±11.8)% vs. (10.1±1.5)%, P < 0.05], the level of active caspase-8 expression in cerebral cortex was significantly higher (caspase-8/GAPDH: 0.689±0.047 vs. 0.330±0.108, P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in active caspase-9 protein expression (caspase-9/GAPDH: 0.428±0.014 vs. 0.426±0.021, P > 0.05) in CA/CPR group. After BMMSC transplantation, GFP-labeled BMMSC were primarily detected in cerebral cortex, compared with CA/CPR group, the apoptosis of cerebral cortex cells and brain injury were significantly improved in BMMSC group, NDS score increased significantly (70.6±2.1 vs. 56.6±5.5, P < 0.05), serum S100B levels in BMMSC group were lower (ng/L: 32.0±3.2 vs. 45.1±4.7, P < 0.05), apoptosis rate of cerebral cortex cells decreased significantly [(31.1±3.4)% vs. (52.9±11.8)%, P < 0.05], and the active caspase-8 expression in cerebral cortex in BMMSC group was significantly decreased (caspase-8/GAPDH: 0.427±0.067 vs. 0.689±0.047, P < 0.05). The active caspase-9 expression in cerebral cortex in BMMSC group and CA/CPR group were not significantly different (caspase-9/GAPDH: 0.431±0.022 vs. 0.428±0.014, P > 0.05). Conclusion:BMMSC transplantation can alleviate rat brain damage after CA/CPR possibly by inhibiting the death receptor mediated apoptotic pathway to inhibit the apoptosis of brain cells.
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OBJECTIVE To evalu ate the quality of crude drug and di fferent processed products of Eriobotryae Folium . METHODS Ten batches of Eriobotryae Folium were processed into honey-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium ,ginger-juice-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium ,ginger-juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium ,licorice-juice-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium ,licorice-juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium ,stir-fried Eriobotryae Folium ,totally 70 batches of samples . The contents of alcohol-soluble extracts ,the contents of total triterpene acids (calculated by ursolic acid )and five triterpene acids such as euscaphic acid were determined by hot-dipping method ,ultraviolet and visibe spectrophotometry and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC),respectively. The fingerprints were established with HPLC and their similarity evaluation was conducted with Similarity Evaluation System of TCM Chromatographic Fingerprint (2004A). Common peaks were identified by comparison with mixed control. Hierarchical clustering analysis ,principal component analysis and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were performed by using SPSS 22.0 software and SIMCA-P 14.1 software. RESULTS In Eriobotryae Folium ,honey-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium ,ginger-juice-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium ,ginger-juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium ,licorice-juice-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium ,licorice-juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium ,stir-fried Eriobotryae Folium ,average contents of alcohol-soluble extracts were 25.90%,39.95%,27.44%,28.20%,28.38%,26.36% and 29.26%;average contents of total triterpene acids were 40.62,49.33,52.56,46.38,52.17,55.06 and 53.41 mg/g;average contents of euscaphic acid ,crataegolic acid ,corosolic acid , oleanolic acid ,ursolic acid and average total content were 1.966-4.808,1.459-2.824,4.525-8.172,1.294-1.817,6.294-8.470, 15.538-25.671 mg/g,respectively. There were 11 common peaks in 70 batches of samples ,and the peak 2,5,6,10 and 11 were identified as euscaphic acid ,crataegolic acid ,corosolic acid , oleanolic acid and ursolic acid. The similarities of crude drug different processed products with crude drug fringer print were 0.919-1.000. Among 70 batches of samples ,10 batches of Eriobotryae Folium could be clustered into one category ,and 10 batches of ginger- juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium could be clustered into one category ;other 50 batches of processed products of Eriobotryae Folium could be clustered into one category ; the cumulative variance contribution rate of the first two principal components was 80.682%;variable importance in projection (VIP)value was in descending order ,i.e. peak 2(euscaphic acid )>peak 5(crataegolic acid )>peak 6(corosolic acid )>peak 9 (unknown component ) >peak 11 (ursolic acid )>peak 10 (oleanolic acid ), which of them were all higher than 1. CONCLUSIONS After processing ,the contents of alcohol-soluble extracts ,total triterpene acids and the total content of five triterpene acids (euscaphic acid ,crataegolic acid ,corosolic acid ,oleanolic acid and ursolic acid )increased in varying degrees , among which the content of alcohol-soluble extracts in honey-stir-baked Eriobotryae Folium was the highest ,the content of total triterpene acids in licorice-juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium was the highest ,and total content of five triterpene acids in ginger- juice-boiled Eriobotryae Folium was the highest. Euscaphic acid ,crataegolic acid ,corosolic acid ,ursolic acid ,oleanolic acid and other components may be the differential components affecting the quality of raw and processed the leaves from Eriobotryae Folium .
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Objective:To evaluate the effect of the timing of peripancreatic drainage on the survival outcome of patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP).Methods:This retrospective study included 271 patients with SAP admitted to two tertiary hospitals from January 2015 to December 2019. The Acute Physiology and Chronic Health EvaluationⅡ score (APACHEⅡ), Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score (SOFA), computed tomography (CT) grade, peripancreatic drainage situations, and survival outcome of patients were recorded. Patients were divided into the early and non-early peripancreatic catheter drainage groups (EPCD and non-EPCD). The data were analyzed using the Cox proportional hazard model for propensity score matching (PSM) and stratification.Results:After PSM, the 30-day and 90-day risk of death between the EPCD and non-EPCD groups were significantly different (0.134, 95% CI: 0.029-0.576, P=0.007; 0.166, 95% CI: 0.044-0.631, P=0.008, respectively). Furthermore, stratified analysis revealed significant differences in 30-day and 90-day risk of death between the EPCD and non-EPCD groups when the SOFA score was≥4 or the APACHEⅡ score was ≥8. Conclusions:For patients with SAP with SOFA score ≥4 or APACHEⅡ score≥8, early peripancreatic drainage can reduce the risk of death, but CT grading is not helpful for the decision-making of drainage timing in patients with SAP.
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Objective:To explore the risk factors of oral fungal infection in patients with severe hepatitis, and the prevention role of nystatin oral care combined with precision health education on oral fungal infection.Methods:A total of 150 patients with severe hepatitis who were hospitalized for diagnosis and treatment in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from February 2018 to February 2020 were selected as the research objects. According to the random number table method, they were divided into the observation group (given nystatin oral care combined with precision health education intervention) and the control group (given routine oral care combined with precision health education intervention), 75 cases in each group. The incidence of oral fungal infections in the two groups after the intervention were compared.Results:The fungal infection rate in the observation group at 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks after intervention were 2.67% (2/75), 4.00% (3/75), 8.00% (6/75), which were significantly lower than 12.00% (9/75), 18.67% (14/75), 25.33% (19/75) in the control group ( χ2=4.81, 8.03, 8.11, all P<0.05). Four weeks after the intervention, among the 6 patients with fungal infection in the observation group, there were 5 cases of oral leukoplakia and foreign body sensation in the pharynx, and 1 patient with oral leukoplakia; among the 19 patients with fungal infection in the control group, all had oral mucosal leukoplakia. There were 17 cases of leukoplakia and pharyngeal foreign body sensation, and 2 cases of oral leukoplakia. Conclusions:Nystatin oral care combined with precision health education is of great significance in patients with severe hepatitis, and can effectively reduce the incidence of oral fungal infections.
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Objective:To establish donor liver quality related risk factors for the loss of function of transplanted liver.Methods:The data of donors and recipients of liver transplantation at the Organ Donation and Transplantation Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from Nov 2011 to Dec 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. Propensity score matching (PSM) was performed to evaluate and screen the data of donors and recipients, in order to balance the covariates.Results:Of the organ donation, there were 70 males and 20 females , aging (40.6±16.3) years. Of the liver transplantation recipients, there were 70 males and 20 females , aging (41.8±20.3) years. Liver dysfunction after transplantation was significantly correlated with the following variables: the donor's CPR time( t=0.429, P=0.000), 15-minute retention rate of indocyanine green ( χ2=67.151, P=0.000), liver function grading ( χ2=54.154, P=0.000), bullae fatty liver grading ( χ2=8.120, P=0.017), vesicular fatty liver grading ( χ2=16.000, P=0.001), ICU stay time ( χ2=14.900, P=0.001)and serum creatinine level ( χ2=44.685, P=0.000). The donor scoring system was established in our studying. For the 90 organ donation cases, the donated liver quality were classified into four levels,which were of good correspondence to the prognosis of the recipients. Conclusion:This donor scoring system and grading standards established by analyzing the high-risk factors of liver dysfunction after transplantation helps evaluate the quality of donor liver in China.
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ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanism of quercetin in regulating chondrocyte extracellular matrix metabolism and inflammatory response in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) from the perspective of autophagy. MethodChondrocytes were extracted and cultured, and the primary cells were identified by immunofluorescence staining with collagen Ⅱ. The chondrocytes induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) were divided into a control group (without any treatment), a model group (10 mg·L-1 LPS treatment for 48 h), and low-, medium-, and high-dose quercetin group (10 mg·L-1 LPS treatment for 48 h combined with 50, 100, and 150 mmol·L-1 quercetin for 24 h). The inhibitory effects of LPS (2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 mg·L-1) on the proliferation of chondrocytes for different periods (24, 48, 72 h) were detected by cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8). The effects of quercetin (50, 100, 150, 200 mmol·L-1) on the LPS-induced proliferation of chondrocytes for different periods (12, 24, and 48 h) were investigated. The expression of microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3Ⅱ (LC3Ⅱ) and ubiquitin-binding protein p62 was detected by Western blot. LPS-induced chondrocytes were treated with 3-methyladenine (3-MA). The resultant cells were divided into a control group (without any treatment), a model group (10 mg·L-1 LPS), a quercetin group (model group + 100 mmol·L-1 quercetin), a 3-MA group (model group + 100 μmol·L-1 3-MA), and a 3-MA + quercetin group (model group + 100 μmol·L-1 3-MA + 100 mmol·L-1 quercetin, specifically, LPS for 48 h, 3-MA for 2 h, and then quercetin for 24 h). The content of interleukin (IL)-1β and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein expression of matrix metalloproteinase 13 (MMP-13) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1) was detected by Western blot. ResultCollagen Ⅱ immunofluorescence staining showed that the extracted cells were consistent with the characteristics of chondrocytes. As revealed by CCK-8, the optimum concentration of LPS was 10 mg·L-1 with an action time of 48 h, and the optimum concentration of quercetin was 100 mmol·L-1 with an action time of 24 h. Western blot results showed that compared with the control group, the model group showed decreased expression of LC3Ⅱ (P<0.01) and increased expression of p62 (P<0.01). The expression of LC3Ⅱ in the quercetin groups was higher than that in the control group (P<0.01), especially in the medium-dose quercetin group. The p62 expression in the quercetin groups was lower than that in the control group (P<0.01), especially in the medium-dose quercetin group. Compared with the control group, the model group showed increased expression of MMP-13 (P<0.05) and decreased expression of TIMP1 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the quercetin groups and the 3-MA + quercetin group showed decreased expression of MMP-13 (P<0.05, P<0.01), especially the quercetin groups, and increased expression of TIMP1 (P<0.01), especially the quercetin groups. Morphological changes in chondrocytes under the inverted microscope showed that quercetin could restore the morphology of damaged chondrocytes. CCK-8 showed that compared with the control group, the model group showed inhibited chondrocyte proliferation (P<0.01), and compared with the model group, the quercetin groups and the 3-MA + quercetin group showed promoted chondrocyte proliferation (P<0.01), especially the quercetin groups. ELISA results showed that IL-1β and TNF-α levels in the model group were higher than those in the control group (P<0.01), and the levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in the quercetin groups and the 3-MA + quercetin group were lower than those in the model group (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the decrease in the quercetin groups was the most significant. ConclusionQuercetin can promote LPS-induced chondrocyte proliferation, regulate chondrocyte extracellular matrix synthesis and metabolic balance, inhibit the inflammatory response, and restore chondrocyte function. The mechanism may be related to the activation of autophagy by quercetin.
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OBJECTIVES@#Adolescents are at high risk of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Currently, there is no clinical assessment tool for adolescent NSSI behaviors measurement with global consistency. The Ottawa Self-injury Inventory (OSI) is considered as a relatively comprehensive assessment tool for NSSI, but the questionnaire is discussed with excessive content and timecostly, which may affect the reliability of the measurement results for adolescent.Thus, this study, based on OSI, aims to revise the assessment tool for adolescent with NSSI that is suitable for both clinically and scientifically, referring to the diagnostic criteria for NSSI in the 5th Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder (DSM-5).@*METHODS@#This study was led by the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University and collaborated with 6 mental health service institutions in China from August to December 2020. Adolescent aged from 12 to 24 years old who had self-injury behavior and met the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for NSSI were continuously recruited in the psychiatric outpatient department or ward. After clinical diagnosis by an experienced attending psychiatrist or above, the general information and OSI were collected by questionnaires. SPSS 24.0 and AMOS structural equation model statistical softwares were used to conduct item analysis and exploratory factor analysis on the obtained data to complete the revision of the scale. Cronbach's alpha coefficient, split-half reliability, test-retest reliability, and content validity and structure validity were performed to analyze the reliability and validity and confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to test the structure validity for the revised scale.@*RESULTS@#A total of 234 adolescent with NSSI were enrolled, including 33 (14.1%) males and 201 (85.9%) females with the mean age of (16.2±2.6) years old. The most common clinical diagnoses were depression disorder (57.4%), bipolar disorder (20.9%), adolescent mood disorder (17.1%), etc. Nine items (item 2, 7, 11, 13, 23, 24, 10, 17, 18) in the functional scale of OSI were deleted according to extreme grouping method, correlation analysis, and principal component analysis in exploratory factor analysis. The revised functional scale for NSSI consisted of 15 items. The reliability analysis showed that the Cronbach's alpha coefficients of NSSI thought and behavior frequency, addiction characteristics, and function scales were 0.799, 0.798, and 0.835, respectively, and the split-half coefficients were 0.714, 0.727, and 0.852, respectively. The test-retest coefficients of the latter 2 scales were 0.466 and 0.560, respectively. The correlation coefficient between sub-items and total scores in each part of the scale showed good content validity. The exploratory factor analysis showed that a component was extracted from the frequency of thoughts and behaviors of NSSI, one component was extracted from the addictive characteristics, and three components were extracted from the functional part. The three functional subscales were social influence, external emotion regulation, and internal emotion regulation. The factor load of each item was >0.400.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The revised Chinese version OSI targeted the adolescent patients with mental disorders has relatively ideal reliability and validity. The scale shows high stability, dependability, and a reasonable degree of fit. It is a suitable assessment tool for clinical and scientific research on adolescent with NSSI.