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    21 August 2020, Volume 41 Issue 4
    Menopause and Reproductive Endocrinology
    Prevalence of female sexual dysfunction and the relationship between climacteric symptoms and female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women with menopause transition stage and postmenopausal stage
    Ju Rui, Ruan Xiangyan, Xu Xin, Yang Yu, Zhang Luping, Qin Shuang, Wang Binhong, Dou Zhuli, Alfred O. Mueck
    2020, 41(4):  503-507.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.001
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    Objective To investigate the effects of climacteric symptoms on female sexual dysfunction(FSD) at different reproductive aging stages. Methods A cross-sectional study including 180 cases was conducted among women over 40 years old in the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China, from Jun. 2019 to Oct. 2019. According to the 2011 stages of the Reproductive Ageing Workshop (STRAW+10), the subjects were divided into four groups:early menopausal transition stage (group A), late menopausal transition stage (group B), early postmenopausal stage (group C), and late postmenopausal stage (group D). Female climacteric symptoms were evaluated by Modified Kupperman Index (KMI), and FSD was evaluated by Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results With the increase of stages of the reproductive aging, the median age of the subjects increased from 45.5 years to 57.0 years, the median years of cohabitation with their partners increased from 20 years to 23.5 years, the median time of sexual frequency increased from 7 days to 15 days, and the median KMI increased from 9.5 to 15 days (P<0.05). With the increase of stages of the reproductive aging, the prevalence of FSD and sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, vaginal lubrication disorder, orgasm disorder, sexual satisfaction disorder, and vaginal pain were significantly increased (P<0.05). The prevalence of FSD and sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, vaginal lubrication disorder, orgasm disorder, sexual satisfaction disorder, and vaginal pain increased with the severity of menopausal symptoms (P<0.05). Conclusion With advanced stage of reproductive aging, FSD was prevalent significantly. The prevalence of FSD was higher in women with menopausal symptoms. The more severe the menopausal symptoms were, the higher the prevalence of FSD was. Climacteric symptoms and their severity are important factors affecting the occurrence of FSD in women over 40 years old. Climacteric symptoms should be actively treated to improve the quality of life of women.
    Visceral adipose tissue measured with the quantitative computed tomography:relationship between visceral adipose tissue and glycolipid metabolism in different menopausal period women
    Zhang Luping, Ruan Xiangyan, Ju Rui, Qin Shuang, Wang Binhong, Xu Xin, Yang Yu, Alfred O. Mueck
    2020, 41(4):  508-513.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.002
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    Objective To study the relationship between visceral adipose tissue and glycolipid metabolism in perimenopause and postmenopausal women. Methods From Sep 2018 to Feb 2020, a total of 185 women with menopausal symptoms who underwent quantitative computed tomography (QCT) testing were included in our study Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University. According to the intra-abdominal fat area, the patients were divided into visceral obesity group with visceral adipose tissue (VAT) ≥ 100 cm2 and normal group. The human body index and glycolipid indexes were measured in two groups. Results In peri- and postmenopausal women, fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) in visceral obesity group were significantly higher than those in normal group, and VAT was positive correlation with them. In perimenopausal women, compared with the normal group, the level of triglyceride (TG) was significantly increased, and the level of high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) significantly decreased in visceral obesity group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein (Apo) A and Apo B (P>0.05). The linear correlation analysis indicated that VAT was positively correlated with TG and Apo B (P<0.05). VAT was negatively correlated with HDL-C and Apo A (P<0.05). There was no significant correlation between VAT, total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C (P>0.05). In postmenopausal women, compared with the normal group, the level of LDL-C and Apo B were significantly increased, and the level of HDL-C and Apo A were significantly decreased in visceral obesity group (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the level of TC and TG (P>0.05). The linear correlation analysis indicated that VAT was positively correlated with Apo B. VAT was negatively correlated with HDL-C and Apo A. There was no significant correlation with TC, TG, and LDL-C (P>0.05). Conclusion Visceral adipose tissue is closely correlated with glycolipid metabolism disorder in peri- and postmenopausal women. More attention should be paid to the relationship between local adipose tissue distribution and health.
    Effects of orlistat comprehensive intervention on metabolic syndrome and its components in overweight or obese polycystic ovarian syndrome patients
    Min Min, Ruan Xiangyan, Wang Husheng, Cheng Jiaojiao, Luo Suiyu, Xu Zhongting, Li Meng, Alfred O. Mueck
    2020, 41(4):  514-519.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.003
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    Objective To investigate the effects of orlistat integrated intervention on metabolic syndrome (MS) components and therapeutic efficiency in overweight or obese polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) patients with MS. Methods Totally 62 cases of overweight or obese PCOS patients with MS who visited the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University from May 2018 to July 2019 were selected and randomly divided into two groups,using drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets(Ⅱ) alone as the control group (n=18), orlistat plus drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets(Ⅱ) as the observation group (n=44).The changes of MS components, body mass, sex hormones, liver and kidney function and MS therapeutic efficiency were observed before and after different regimens. Results After 3 months of treatment, body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, body mass index (BMI), luteinizing hormone(LH), estradiol(E2), total testosterone(TT), free testosterone (FT) and low density lipoprotein-cholesterol(LDL-C) of both two groups decreased significantly, while sex hormone-binding globulin(SHBG) and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) increased significantly (P<0.05). Body weight, BMI, LDL-C and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) decreased more in the observation group than in control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in therapeutic efficiency of MS between the two groups after treatment. Conclusion Combinatorial treatment of orlistat with drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets(Ⅱ) is better than drospirenone and ethinylestradiol tablets(Ⅱ) alone in reducing body weight, improving abnormal lipid metabolism, lowering blood glucose and other aspects, which provides a basis for the selection of clinical drug treatment plan.
    Effect of comprehensive intervention on androgen level in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
    Wang Binhong, Ruan Xiangyan, Ju Rui, Dou Zhuli, Qin Shuang, Zhang Luping, Xu Xin, Yang Yu, Alfred O. Mueck
    2020, 41(4):  520-524.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.004
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    Objective To evaluate the changes of androgen level in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) after comprehensive intervention. Methods A total of 88 women (PCOS group) who were willing to receive comprehensive intervention were selected as the study group from the patients with PCOS in Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, from March 2019 to February 2020. Totally 44 healthy women were included as the control group in the same period according to the proportion of 2:1. The observation indexes were compared with each other before and after treatment in PCOS group and between PCOS group and control group after treatment. Observation indexes include:body mass index (BMI),aist circumference、follicle stimulating hormone(FSH),luteinizing hormone(LH),LH/FSH,total testosterone(TT),free testosterone(FT),sex hormone binding globulin(SHBG),anti-Müllerian hormone(AMH). Results Before treatment, there was no significant difference in age and height between the two groups (P>0.05). The weight, BMI, waist circumference, AMH, LH, LH/FSH, and TT were significantly higher whereas FSH and SHBG were significantly lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). In PCOS group, before and after comprehensive intervention treatment, weight, BMI, waist circumference, AMH, TT, FT, LH, and LH/FSH decreased significantly (P<0.05), whereas SHBG increased significantly (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in AMH, LH/FSH, and TT between PCOS and control groups after treatment (P>0.05). Conclusion After 3 months of comprehensive intervention, the androgen level of PCOS patients was significantly decreased, especially the total testosterone level reached the level of healthy women.
    Clinical effect of letrozole on ovulation induction in infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome after comprehensive intervention
    Dou Zhuli, Ruan Xiangyan, Ju Rui, Wang Binhong, Qin Shuang, Xu Xin, Yang Yu, Zhang Luping
    2020, 41(4):  525-529.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.005
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    Objective To investigate the clinical effect of letrozole in the treatment of infertile patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) after comprehensive intervention. Methods A total of 144 infertile patients with PCOS who visited the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, from March to September 2019 were divided into two groups according to the principle of matching between groups. 96 patients in the observation group were treated with letrozole after 3 months of comprehensive intervention, while 48 patients in the control group were treated with letrozole alone. The changes of hormone levels before and after treatment were observed in the comprehensive intervention group, including luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), LH/FSH, total testosterone (TT), free testosterone (FT), anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), and waist circumference. The ovulation rate was compared with each other between the two groups. Results There was no significant difference in infertility years, height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, LH, FSH and AMH between the two groups before treatment (P>0.05). After comprehensive intervention, the levels of LH, FSH, LH/FSH, TT, FT and AMH in the observation group were significantly lower than those before treatment (P<0.05), except that the waist circumference was lower than that before, but without statistically significant difference (P>0.05). Compared with the control group, the ovulation rate in the observation group was significantly increased, with statistically significant difference (P<0.05). Stratified analysis showed that the ovulation rate in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P<0.05) in the patients with BMI<24 kg/m2 before ovulation induction. However, in patients with BMI ≥ 24 kg/m2, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The clinical effect of letrozole in the treatment of infertility patients with PCOS after comprehensive intervention is significant, which can improve the both hormone level of patients and the ovulation rate, especially in patients with normal or low BMI.
    The effect of mature follicle sex hormones on pregnancy in the period of ovulation induction in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
    Qin Shuang, Ruan Xiangyan, Wang Binhong, Ju Rui, Zhang Luping, Dou Zhuli, Cheng Jiaojiao, Jin Jing
    2020, 41(4):  530-535.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.006
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    Objective To investigate the relationship between six sex hormones of mature follicle in ovulation induction cycle and pregnancy in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome(PCOS). Methods Totally 198 patients (470 cycles of ovulation induction) with PCOS, who were willing to receive ovulation induction treatment for pregnancy in the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University from March 2019 to January 2020, signed voluntarily informed consent to participate in this research project. According to whether the patients are pregnant after ovulation induction treatment, they are divided into pregnant and non-pregnant groups. The age, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, basic glycolipid metabolism, liver and kidney function indexes, endometrial thickness, type, mature follicle size, and sex hormones of the two groups were compared. The sex hormones included follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen (E2), progesterone(P), prolactin (PRL)and testosterone (T). Results The E2 and T of mature follicles in the period of ovulation induction in the pregnant group were higher than those in the non-pregnant group. The years of infertility in the pregnant group was significantly shorter than that in the non-pregnant group, the days of mature follicles was more than that in the non-pregnant group, and the endometrial thickness and the size of mature follicles in the pregnant group were significantly higher than those in the non-pregnant group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in age, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, glycolipid metabolism, liver and kidney function index, number of ovulation monitoring cycles, endometrial typing, FSH, LH, PRL, and P between pregnant and non-pregnant women (P>0.05). The results of multivariate analysis showed correlation between E2 (pg·mL-1) and pregnancy with OR=1.003 (95% CI:1.001-1.006). Conclusions The elevation of E2 levels in mature follicles during ovulation induction cycle in patients with PCOS has positive effects on the likelihood of getting pregnant, which could play a guiding role in the successful pregnancy of ovulation induction treatment.
    Research progress on protective effect of mesenchymal stem cells on hypoxia after human frozen-thawed ovarian tissue transplantation
    Cheng Jiaojiao, Ruan Xiangyan, Du Juan, Gu Muqing
    2020, 41(4):  536-541.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.007
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    Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation has been evidenced to be effective and safe. However, the hypoxia period before angiogenesis in the early stage after transplantation is a special period for the follicle loss in the transplanted ovarian tissue. Therefore, it is of great significance to improve the survival of transplanted ovarian tissue and the recovery and prolongation of ovarian function by improving the degree of oxygenation and angiogenesis in the early stage after ovarian tissue transplantation. This article reviews the early hypoxic injury after ovarian tissue transplantation and application of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in ovarian tissue transplantation.
    Basic and Clinic Research on Urologic Oncology
    Comparative analysis of the improvement of early urinary control after radical prostatectomy by laparoscopic anterior urethral wall reconstruction and "Sandwich" reconstruction
    Fan Xiaoqi, Liu Zhibin, Wang Mingshuai, Wasilijiang·Wahafu, Song Liming, Xing Nianzeng, Niu Yinong
    2020, 41(4):  542-546.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.008
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    Objective To investigate the effect of laparoscopic anterior urethral wall reconstruction and "Sandwich" reconstruction on early urinary control after radical prostatectomy. Methods A total of 99 patients with prostate cancer were enrolled from February 2014 to December 2019. Totally 56 patients were treated with "Sandwich" reconstruction, and 43 patients were treated with laparoscopic anterior urethral wall reconstruction. It was compared between the two groups with the age, body mass index, prostate volume, preoperative prostate specific antigen (PSA), clinical stage, operation time, pathological stage, Gleason score, lymph node positive rate, postoperative incisal margin positive rate and peripheral urinary control recovery. Results There was no significant difference in age, body mass index, prostate volume, PSA, clinical stage, operation time, pathological stage, Gleason score, lymph node positive rate, and postoperative incisors positive rate (P>0.05). At the 12th week after pulling out the urethral catheter, it was observed that the laparoscopic anterior urethral wall reconstruction was superior to the "Sandwich" reconstruction, but without statistically significance (P=0.058). Conclusion It is safe and easy to use the anterior urethral wall reconstruction in laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, which is superior to the"Sandwich" reconstruction.
    Efficacy and outcomes of laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy with a Boari flap for the treatment of urothelial carcinoma in middle and distal ureter
    Wei Houyi, Sun Jian, Jiang Yihang, Guan Xing, Wang Wei, Song Liming, Niu Yinong
    2020, 41(4):  547-551.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.009
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    Objective To investigate the efficacy and outcomes of laparoscopic ureteroneocystostomy with a Boari flap(LUBF) for the treatment of middle and distal ureteral carcinoma. Methods Totally 19 cases (12 males and 7 females) of primary solitary middle or distal ureteral carcinoma in the department of urology at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University from 2005-2016 were screened and enrolled, who were treated with LUBF (5 cases treated with 2D laparoscopy,14 cases treated with 3D laparoscopy). The median age was 68.0 (60.0,75.0) years old. 12 patients were diagnosed with moderate hydronephrosis,3 patients with severe hydronephrosis. The clinical data including perioperative data, pathology results and follow-up results and collected. Results All 19 cases were completed successfully without transited to open surgery. The median operation time was 180.0 (145.0, 210.0) min. The median estimated blood loss was 50.0 (20.0,100.0) mL. The median hospital stay was 14.0 (12.0,18.0) days. The mean preoperative and postoperative serum creatinine (SCr) were(94.1±25.2)μmol/L and (88.9±32.2)μmol/L, respectively. The 1-year and 3-year overall survival were 94.4% and 82.6%, respectively. Comparing 2D and 3D methods with each other, the 3D method could be accomplished with shorter operative time (P=0.033) and less blood loss (P=0.044). Conclusions LUBF is a feasible method in treating middle and distal ureteral carcinoma, which can be accomplished with less blood loss and short operation time by a minimally invasive way. The surgery can also help improve renal function. Compared with 2D traditional laparoscopic technique, 3D-LUBF showed significant advantages in operation time and blood loss.
    Relationship between CREPT expression and prognosis in renal cell carcinoma
    Liu Jun, Cao Qingfei, Ye Xiongjun, Chen Weinan, Zhao Haiyue, Tong Ming, Wang Yinyin, Huang Xiaobo, Chang Zhijie
    2020, 41(4):  552-557.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.010
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    Objective To explore the expression levels of cell-cycle-related and expression-elevated protein in tumor (CREPT) in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and its association with cancer prognosis and patient survival. Methods A total of 90 patients who were diagnosed with RCC from 2014 to 2016 in our hospital were enrolled. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was applied to assess CREPT expression level in RCC and adjacent normal renal tissue. The clinicopathologic features (TNM stage, Fuhrman grade) and CREPT expression level were analyzed. Furthermore, prognostic significance of CREPT was evaluated with Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. Results The expression of CREPT was high in 46.7% (42/90) of the cancer tissues, but low in all the adjacent normal tissues. The difference between groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). The degree of CREPT expression was significantly associated with TNM stage (P=0.001) and Fuhrman grade (P<0.001). However, no significant relationship between CREPT and gender (P=0.149), age (P=0.605), tumor size (P=0.673) and histological type (P=0.756) were identified. Totally 85 patients had completed follow-up until December 2018. The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that patients with higher expression level of CREPT had significantly worse overall survival (OS) (P<0.05) and disease-free survival (DFS) (P<0.05). Conclusions CREPT was highly expressed in RCC. The expression level was positively associated with the degree of malignancy, clinical stage, and cancer prognosis.
    Effects of different modified surgery of radical prostatectomy on urinary continence recovery and erectile function recovery
    Xiong Tianyu, Fan Xiaoqi, Niu Yinong
    2020, 41(4):  558-563.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.011
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    Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases in urology, and the morbidity of prostate cancer in China is increasing greatly. Radical prostatectomy(RP) is a dominant treatment of prostate cancer. The criteria for evaluating the treatment effects of radical prostatectomy include oncological outcome, urinary continence recovery, and erectile function recovery. Improved operation methods may result in better recovery of continence and sexual potency and improve the life quality of patients who receive radical prostatectomy. This review summarizes the influence of different modified operation techniques on urinary continence recovery and erectile function recovery after radical prostatectomy.
    Basic Research
    Application of GPIHBP1 gene knockout mice in the study of lung injury induced by acute pancreatitis with severe hypertriglyceridemia
    Liu Xin, Xu Youqing, Cui Chunying, Zhao Zhigang
    2020, 41(4):  564-569.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.012
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    Objective To establish a model of acute pancreatitis in genetically modified mice with hypertriglyceridemia and to observe pathological changes of pancreas and lung tissues. Methods Wild type and glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored high-density lipoprotein binding protein 1(GPIHBP1) gene knockout mice with hypertriglyceridemia were used to induce acute pancreatitis via intraperitoneal injection of caerulein. Amylase activity and plasma levels of lipids were detected. Pathological changes of pancreas and lung tissues were observed. Results GPIHBP1 knockout mice showed extremely high plasma levels of triglycerides. Amylase activity was significantly altered after induction of acute pancreatitis. The pathological injury of pancreas was aggravated, accompanied by lung injury, and the cell number of alveolar lavage fluid significantly increased. Conclusion After induction of acute pancreatitis, the pathological damage of pancreas and lung tissues in GPIHBP1 knockout mice was significantly aggravated, indicating that it has certain significance for further exploring the pathogenesis of hyperlipidemic acute pancreatitis leading to lung and remote organ injury.
    Clinical importance of TRIM28 expression in gastric cancer and its effect on invasion and migration of gastric cancer cells
    Ning Tingting, Xu Junxuan, Liu Si, Min Li, Zhu Shengtao
    2020, 41(4):  570-575.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.013
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    Objective To investigate the expression of tripartite motif-containing protein 28 (TRIM28) in gastric cancer (GC) tissues and cells and the relationship with clinical prognosis as well as its effect on the invasion and migration properties of GC cells and the underlying mechanisms. Methods The TCGA database and the quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) were used to analyze the expression level of TRIM28 in GC tissues and cells. The Kaplan-Meier Plotter database was applied to explore the relationship between TRIM28 expression and the clinicopathological features of GC patients. AGS GC cell line was used in this study, and the cell function was explored after TRIM28 knockdown with siRNA. The effects of TRIM28 on the invasion and migration of AGS cells were determined with Transwell assay and wound healing assay, respectively. The expressions of key proteins in Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway were detected by Western blotting. Results The expression level of TRIM28 in GC tissues and cells was significantly higher. The overall survival of patients with high expression of TRIM28 were significantly lower than those with low expression of TRIM28. The invasion property of AGS cells was impaired after TRIM28 knockdown compared to the control siRNA-transfected cells (P<0.01). The results of wound healing assay showed that the migration ability of AGS cells was impaired after TRIM28 knockdown compared to the control siRNA-transfected cells (P<0.05). The expressions of β-catenin and c-Myc proteins were down-regulated with TRIM28 knockdown. Conclusion The expression of TRIM28 was increased in GC specimens. It promoted the invasion and migration of GC cells, associated with poor prognosis of the cancer.
    Exploration of the action network and potential mechanism of Xiaochuanning Granule in prevention and treatment of psychological stress asthma based on network pharmacology
    Gong Xuefeng, Ren Peizhong, Cui Hongsheng, Jiang Zhenyuan, Zhang Shiyu, Wang Jiamei, Zhang Xinyu, Chen Qiuyi, Lyu Mingsheng, Hou Dan
    2020, 41(4):  576-589.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.014
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    Objective To explore the action network and potential mechanism of Xiaochuanning Granule in the treatment of psychological stress asthma by the means of network pharmacology. Methods We screened the main effective components and targets of Xiaochuanning Granule on the data platforms such as Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP) and Bioinformatics Analysis Tool for Molecular Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine (BATMAN-TCM) and studied the related targets of psychological stress asthma through the relevant disease target database. The common target of the drug and the disease was produced by Wayne diagram, and the drug-component-target interaction network was established by Cytoscape 3.7.2. Then the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of common targets between compound and disease was analyzed with the STRING database. The key targets are screened by using plug-ins of Cytoscape 3.7.2 including MCODE, cytohubba and topology to screen. David database was used for Gene Ontology(GO) analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis. Results Totally 39 main active components, 121 predicted intersection targets of Xiaochuanning Granule were screened out. Totally 1063 psychological stress asthma targets were screened out, 72 common targets were achieved by Wayne diagram, crucial genes were calculated by cytohubba plug-in and topological operation, and gene interaction modules were screened out by MCODE. Therefore, the intersection Targets were obtained such as MAPK1, MAPK8, TNF, VEGFA, EGF, PTGS2, JUN, IL-6 and so on. GO and KEGG enrichment analysis suggested these targets were involved in biological processes such as signal transduction, positive regulation of cell proliferation, and activation of MAPK activity, etc. These common targets involve signaling pathways such as neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction, TNF, NOD-like receptor, Toll-like receptor, calcium signaling pathway, T cell receptor, PI3K-Akt and so on. Conclusion Xiaochuanning Granule may prevent and treat psychological stress asthma via the regulation of the "neuro-endocrine-immune network" through the nervous mechanism, immune inflammation, cell proliferation and other aspects.
    Effect and mechanism of SIRT1 on gastric emptying in diabetic gastroparesis mice
    Zheng Han, Zhou Dongmei, Miao Bei, Li Wei
    2020, 41(4):  590-596.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.015
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    Objective To study the effect and mechanism of silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) on gastric emptying in diabetic gastroparesis mice. Methods Thirty-two male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into experimental groups (n=24) and blank group (n=8) after one week of adaptive feeding. The experimental group was given a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin(STZ) at 160 mg/kg to establish an animal model of diabetes. The blank group was given an intraperitoneal injection of equal amount of sodium citrate buffer. After successful modeling, the mice in the experimental group were randomly divided into a model group, a solvent control group and a resveratrol (Res) group, with 8 mice in each group. The Res group was given the SIRT1 activator Res intraperitoneally at a dose of 30 mg/kg, the solvent control group was given the same amount of DMSO and normal saline intraperitoneally once a day for 6 weeks. The general conditions of the mice in each group were observed. The gastric emptying rate was measured with solid gastric emptying method. Oxidative stress-related factors in the gastric tissues of mice such as total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were measured by colorimetric method. Immunohistochemical staining (IHC) and Western blotting (WB) were used to detect the expressions of SIRT1, BTB-CNC homolog 1 (Bach1), tyrosine kinase receptor (c-kit), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in gastric tissues. Results Compared with the blank group, the gastric emptying rate of the model group decreased (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the gastric emptying rate of the Res group increased (P<0.05). Compared with the blank group, the content of MDA increased and the activity of T-SOD decreased in the gastric tissue of the Res group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the content of MDA decreased and the activity of T-SOD increased in the gastric tissue of the Res group(P<0.05). Compared with the blank group, the SIRT1, c-kit, HO-1 protein levels in the gastric tissue of the model group decreased, while the Bach1 protein level increased(P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the SIRT1, c-kit, HO-1 protein levels in the gastric tissue of the Res group increased, while the Bach1 protein level decreased (P<0.05). Conclusion Up-regulating SIRT1 can reduce the oxidative stress in the gastric tissues of diabetic gastroparesis mice and maintain normal gastric emptying of diabetic mice by regulating Bach1 and HO-1 protein levels.
    Clinical Research
    Analyze of long-term prognosis of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with coronary atherosclerotic and chronic kidney disease
    Li Yang, Dong Ran, Rui Hongliang, Liu Taoshuai, Zheng Jubing, Xu Xiaoyu, Zhao Yang, Song Bangrong, Zhang Kui
    2020, 41(4):  597-602.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.016
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    Objective To analyze the prognosis and factors of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with chronic kidney disease(CKD). Methods The clinical data of 1056 patients with chronic kidney disease who underwent CABG in Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University from January 2007 to December 2018 were collected,and the long-term follow-up were completed, which included basic perioperative information, surgical procedure, operative complication, and hospitalization costs. Results The level of preoperative creatinine was (184.56±145.93) mmol/L, estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)was (34.57±12.61) mL·min-1·1.73 m-2,and the cases of phase 3 to 5 of CKD were 739, 226, and 91 patients, respectively. A total of 183 patients (17.3%) were diagnosed with left main stenosis. The average number of lesion vessels was 3.02±0.73, the proportion of off-pump CABG was 936 (88.6%), and the average graft number were 2.92±0.82. The mortality rate was 6.1% (64 case), and the incidence rate of acute kidney failure, reoperation for stanching, and perioperative myocardial infarction was 83(7.9%), 73(6.9%), and 134(12.7%), and 155(14.7%) respectively. The follow-up rate was 92.2% and the median follow-up time was 6 years (1-11 years). The long-term survival rate was 93.6%,74.7% patients occurred without major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), and 58 died from all-cause. Logistics regression analyze showed that the female, emergency surgery, dialysis, cerebral infarction history, and left main stenosis were positively correlated with perioperative death (P=0.039,0.037,0.020,0.009,0.000), whereas off-pump coronary bypass grafting (OPCABG) was negatively correlated with perioperative death (P=0.002). The dialysis history, higher level of triglyceride, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) were independent risk factors of MACCE (P=0.016,0.003,0.031). Conclusion The risk of CABG procedure in patients with CKD was obviously high. The female, emergency surgery, dialysis, cerebral infarction history, and left main stenosis were independent risk factors of death, whilst OPCABG was protective factor. The dialysis history, higher level of triglyceride, and COPD were independent risk factors of MACCE.
    Treatment and follow-up research of medial collateral ligament injury in the primary total knee arthroplasty
    Zhang Bo, Wang Zhiwei, Qu Tiebing, Lin Yuan, Pan Jiang, Ren Shixiang, Chen Tong, Wen Liang, Zhou Lei, Ma Desi, Zhao Xiaoxiong
    2020, 41(4):  603-607.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.017
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    Objective To retrospectively study the treatment methods and follow-up results of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery. Methods From January 2013 to January 2016, 612 cases (798 knees) has underwent primary TKA, 10 cases (10 knees) of which suffered from MCL injury. Among them, 7 patients were injured in the body of MCL, 2 cases in the end point of the femoral, and 1 case in the end point of the tibial. All ten patients didn't use the restrictive prosthesis and did the postoperative rehabilitation with a leg braces. We s scheduled follow-up with the patients and checked lateral stress condition after the surgery. The Knee Society Score (KSS) and range of the motion before surgery and at the last follow-up were recorded. Results The total incidence of MCL injury in this group of patients was 1.2 percent(10/798,95%CI:0.5%-2.0%). The follow-up time was 25 to 62 months (mean 46.5 months), with no case lost to follow up. There was no relaxation when extending the knee in the outpatient examination. 3 patients had mild relaxation (+) when bending the knees 30 degrees. The KSS of patients was improved from 74.5 points (52-96 points) before surgery to 149.8 points (124-172 points). The degree of activity of the knee joint was improved by an average of 78.5 °(65°-95°) to 105.5°(95°-120°), with the difference statistically significant. During the last follow-up, no patients underwent knee repair due to the medial relaxation. Conclusions We should repair the MCL positively when it was injured during the surgery. Stable internal fixation can avoid replace the restrictive prosthesis and reduce the incidence of revision due to the medial unstable.
    Comparison of chest radiograph images between suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19
    An Yanhong, Rong Dongdong, Shan Yi, Wu Chunxue, Gao Yan, Lu Jie
    2020, 41(4):  608-612.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.018
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    Objective To explore the value of chest radiograph images between suspected and confirmed COVID-19. Method The clinical data and chest radiograph of 45 patients with suspected COVID-19 and 9 confirmed COVID-19 in our hospital from January 21 to March 4, 2020 were analyzed. Results There were 32 positive cases in 45 suspected cases. The most frequently involved area was the left lung (18 cases), lower lung field (24 cases), and the middle zone (23 cases). The most common manifestations of lesions are single (21 cases), patchy (29 cases), and blurred shadow (24 cases). Among 9 confirmed cases, 5 cases showed positive chest radiograph. The most frequently involved area was the right lung (4 cases), lower lung field (5 cases), and middle zone (4 cases).The most common manifestations of lesions are single (4 cases), patchy (5 cases), and blurred shadow (4 cases). Except for the difference of lesion distribution side (P<0.05), there were no statistically significant differences in other abnormal chest X-ray findings between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion As a routine screening method, it is difficult to distinguish confirmed cases from suspected cases with chest X-ray alone.
    Clinical efficacy and safety analysis of domperidone combined with PPI in the treatment of reflux disease accompanied by obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
    Yan Suying, Yao Linyin, Feng Yanjun, Li Xiping, Wei Yongxiang
    2020, 41(4):  613-616.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.019
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    Objective To explore the clinical efficacy and safety of domperidone combined with omeprazole in the treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)accompanied with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). Methods Totally 81 patients with LPRD admitted to our hospital from January 2018 to May 2019 were randomly divided into observation group and control group. The control group was treated with omeprazole, while the observation group was treated with domperidone combined with omeprazole. After 6 weeks of continuous treatment, the clinical efficacy, reflux symptom index (RSI) and reflux finding score (RFS), and pepsin concentrations were compared with eath other between the two groups. Results The total clinical effective rate of the observation group and the control group were 73.3% and 44.4%, respectively. The observation group was significantly higher than the control group (χ2=6.995, P<0.05). The RFS scale scores and the salivary pepsin concentrations were all improved after treatment compared with those before treatment, while the improvement in the treatment group was more significant than that in the control group (t=7.948, 9.495, 11.629, P<0.05). Conclusion The efficacy of domperidone combined with omeprazole in the treatment of LPRD accompanied with OSA is significant. It promotes the recovery of clinical symptoms and signs, with high safety.
    Application of non-invasive tympanic temperature sensor in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
    Zhang Juxia, Huang Xiao, Wu Anshi
    2020, 41(4):  617-621.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.020
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    Objective To evaluate the clinical application value of non-invasive tympanic temperature sensor HTP102 in continuously monitoring of core body temperature. Methods The tympanic membrane temperature (TMt) and the pulmonary blood temperature (PBt) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCABG) were recorded. The Bland-Altman consistency analysis, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC),Pearson correlation analysis,and repeated measurement variance analysis were used to investigate the accuracy of the HTP102 during general anesthesia. The relationship between intraoperative condition and prognosis was analyzed with Pearson correlation. Results Bland-Altman showed that the bias and 95% CI were (0.125±0.176 4)℃ and (-0.073 9~0.278 9)℃, respectively. The ICC was 0.968, and Pearson correlation coefficient was 0.938. Repeated measurement variance analysis showed that the time variable F of Roy's maximum root test in the non-spherical multivariate test was 72.95, and the body temperature at each time point was lower than the initial body temperature. Pearson correlation coefficient analysis showed that the correlation between the postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) days and the intraoperative blood loss (P=0.004), postoperative hospital stay and mediastinal drainage 24 hours after operation (P=0.05) were significant.Conclusion HTP102 accurately recorded the intraoperative nuclear temperature. It showed high potential in blood temperature monitoring in other general anesthesia operations. Hypothermia occurred in all patients undergoing OPCABG, especially in the maintenance period of general anesthesia. The prognosis of patients undergoing OPCABG was significantly related to the amount of intraoperative and postoperative bleeding.
    Early efficacy of posterior cruciate-retaining versus posterior cruciate-substituting prosthesis in total knee arthroplasty
    Zeng Zheng, Liu Yang, Wang Bing
    2020, 41(4):  622-626.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.021
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    Objective To compare the differences of early clinical efficacy between posterior cruciate-substituting(PS) prosthesis and posterior cruciate-retaining(CR) prosthesis for the patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty(TKA). Methods From August 2015 to July 2018, 67 patients who underwent TKA were retrospectively evaluated. There were 32 PS prosthesis and 35 CR prosthesis. The operation time, postoperative drainage blood volume, hospital stay, range of knee joint motion, and Hospital for Special Surgery knee score (HSS) were recorded. Results The operation time in PS and CR groups was (91.77±6.53) min and (87.48±5.83) min, respectively, with statistical significant differences between the two groups (P<0.05). The postoperative drainage blood volume in PS and CR groups was (315.81±18.34) mL and (203.67±14.59) mL, respectively, with statistical significant difference (P<0.05). There were no differences between the two groups of the hospital stay, range of knee joint motion and HSS (P>0.05). Conclusion The early clinical efficacy of both PS and CR prosthesis after TKA was satisfactory. The choice of TKA prosthesis type should be based on patient conditions and surgeon's experiences.
    Chest computed tomography characteristics report of 57 patients with COVID-19
    Hu Qi, Zhong Zheng, Liu Jiyang, Tang Yuling, Zhou Zhiguo, Liu Ping, Yan Yusheng, Li Bo
    2020, 41(4):  627-630.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.022
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    Objective To evaluate the value of chest computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. Methods A summary analysis was performed on the chest CT of 57 cases of newly cured coronavirus infection in Changsha First Hospital and combined with clinical manifestations, laboratory tests and treatment regimen was conducted to provide evidence for clinical diagnosis and treatment. Results Fifty-five of the 57 patients were admitted to hospital with pulmonary lesions which were characterized by ground glass shadow and consolidation shadow mainly under the pleura and lung base. Totally 51 cases were showing symptoms when admitted to hospital, most of which had mild symptoms and were not in parallel with the severity of pulmonary lesions, showing severe pulmonary lesions and mild clinical symptoms. After 3-5 days of admission, symptoms were improved in 32 cases, while worsened in 9 cases, of which only 4 cases had symptoms of aggravation. The treatment plan was adjusted with progress of the lesions. After 3-5 days, the chest CT examination showed that the pulmonary lesions were alleviated. Conclusion The chest CT is of great value in the screening and diagnosis of pneumonia infected by novel coronavirus. It should be noted that it may be insensitive to identification of mild cases. It should be differentiated from other pathogens such as other viruses, mycoplasma, and chlamydia, etc. Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis could be avoided with assistance of viral nuclei acid detection. During the treatment process, regular chest CT monitoring can be helpful to ascertain the patient's progresses and adjust the treatment plan as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the chest CT is one of the important discharge requirement.
    Clinical study of multiparameter magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound fusion navigation technology in prostate targeted puncture
    Bai Zhijie, Wang Xinsheng, Ma Hongshun, Liu Qian
    2020, 41(4):  631-635.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.023
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    Objective To study the clinical value of multiparameter magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) and ultrasound fusion navigation technology in targeted prostate puncture. Methods Totally 40 patients with suspected prostate cancer who were diagnosed by mpMRI were selected as the subjects. mpMRI and ultrasound fusion technology were applied in targeted prostate biopsy, and the pathological results were observed and analyzed. Results A total of 27 patients were diagnosed by targeted puncture and prostate system puncture, with the positive rate 67.50%. Among 27 diagnosed cases, 21 patients were diagnosed by targeted puncture (52.50%) and 18 by systematic puncture (45.00%), without significant difference between the two groups (P=0.607). The positive rate of single needle for systematic puncture was 14.41% (69/479) and that of single needle for targeted puncture was 47.57% (49/103), with significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion The MRI and ultrasound fusion technology in targeted prostate puncture show high value. It can detect high-risk prostate cancer with fewer puncture needles. Combination with systematic puncture can improve the positive detection rate of prostate puncture biopsy and reduce the missed diagnosis of prostate cancer patients with high Gleason score. Targeted puncture with prostate imaging reporting and data system (PI-RADS) scoring system can improve the detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer and help to reduce the number of missed high-risk prostate cancer patients.
    Analysis of risk factors for prolonged postoperative ileus in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery
    Zhang Jinghui, Jin Lan, Li Jun, Wu Guocong, Yang Yun, Yao Hongwei, Yang Yingchi, Zhang Zhongtao
    2020, 41(4):  636-640.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.024
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    Objective To determine the incidence and risk factors of prolonged postoperative ileus (PPOI) after major abdominal surgery in our hospital. Methods From July 2016 to December 2017, 123 patients who underwent radical operation of open digestive tract tumor were enrolled in the general surgery department of Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University. Patients with PPOI were set as the case group (13 cases), otherwise it was the control group (110 cases). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the risk factors of PPOI. Results Univariate analysis showed that body mass index (BMI) <18.5 kg/m2 (χ2=6.824, P=0.009) and postoperative hypokalemia (χ2=3.872, P=0.049) were related to PPOI. Multivariate regression analysis showed that BMI <18.5 kg/m2 was an independent risk factor for PPOI. Conclusion The risk factors of PPOI may include BMI <18.5 kg/m2 and postoperative hypokalemia. According to the chi-square test and logistic regression analysis, BMI is an independent risk factor for PPOI. The patients will be more at risk of PPOI when BMI<18.5 kg/m2.
    Comparative study of endorectal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging used for diagnosing rectal neoplasms
    Zhang Wenping, Wu Jing, Ren Yanjun, Chang Ying, Zhang Xuejuan, Ma Jia, Du lan, Yang Jingchun
    2020, 41(4):  641-646.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.025
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    Objective To compare the diagnosis values of endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) and magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) in differentiating benign from malignant tumors of rectal and in preoperative staging of rectal cancer. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 76 patients with rectal tumor diagnosed and confirmed by pathology in Xuanwu Hospital from May 2015 to June 2019. All patients underwent ERUS and MRI examinations from 7 to 10 days before surgery. Pathological results indicated 33 patients with benign tumor and 43 patients with malignant tumor. The gold standard of pathological diagnosis was used to compare the diagnostic value of ERUS and MRI in the differentiating of benign and malignant rectal tumors and the depth of rectal cancer invasion (T staging) and regional lymph node metastasis (N staging). Results Out of a total of 76 patients, 72 rectal tumors were analyzed with ERUS, because of 4 cases of enteric stenosis or undetectable. MRI was performed on 76 patients with rectal tumor. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of ERUS in rectal cancer diagnosis were 90.6%, 90.9% and 90.8%, respectively, while those of MRI in rectal cancer diagnosis were 83.7%, 87.9% and 90.2% respectively. There was no statistical difference between the two methods. TN staging analysis was performed on 43 patients with MRI, while 39 patients with ERUS, due to 4 patients with enteric stenosis or undetectable. The results showed that the accuracy of ERUS in judging stages of T1, T2 and T3 was slightly higher than MRI (92.3% vs 88.3%,82.1% vs 74.4%, and 87.2% vs 86.0%, respectively). The accuracy of ERUS in judging T4 staging was lower than MRI (97.4% vs 100%). The total accuracy of T staging with ERUS was higher than that with MRI (79.5% vs 74.4%), without statistically significant difference. The accuracy of N staging with ERUS was lower than that with MRI (61.5% vs 74.5%), with statistically significant difference. Conclusion MRI and ERUS show respectively advantages in T and N stages. Both MRI and ERUS have high accuracy in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant rectal tumors, without statistically significant difference. For patients with T1, T2 and T3 stages of rectal cancer, the first choice is row ERUS, while MRI is the first choice for the evaluation of patients with T4 stage rectal cancer and lymph node metastasis around the rectum.
    Ultrasound diagnosis of congenital renal malrotation
    Ma Jia, Yang Jingchun, Wu Jing, Chang Ying, Du Lan, Chen Shu
    2020, 41(4):  647-651.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.026
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    Objective To explore the diagnostic method of congenital renal malrotation by ultrasound to improve diagnostic accuracy. Methods Totally 20 cases who were collected from October 2008 to October 2018, with renal malrotation indicated by ultrasound and confirmed by computed tomography (CT) or intravenous urography (IVU) were analyzed retrospectively. Ultrasound was used to observe the position, size, morphology and renal vessels of the rotated kidney. The method of coordinate system was developed to classify the renal malrotation, and the results were compared with CT or IVU. Results Renal malrotation were definitely diagnosed in 20 patients by ultrasound. The shape of the kidney was varied, the structure was clear, but the direction of the renal hilum was abnormal. Four types of renal malrotation were observed in this group 6 cases were ventral, 11 were incomplete rotation, 2 were lateral and 1 was dorsal. Among them, 4 cases had one accessory renal artery, 1 case had two accessory renal arteries. Conclusion The ultrasound could sensitively detect the shape and vessels in renal malrotation. It is accurate and effective for the diagnosis of renal malrotation.
    Mediate effect of mental factors on freshmen's adaptability to negative life events
    Ma Lanfang, Zhang Lange, Wang Pei, Zhang Ping, Yang Lei
    2020, 41(4):  652-656.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.027
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    Objective To explore the chain mediate effect of college students' mental factors on freshmen's adaptation to negative life events. Methods A total of 614 freshmen were investigated by using the college student adaptability inventory, the neurotic subscale of Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, and the adolescent self-rating life events check-list. Results 1 The interpersonal stress factors in negative life events significantly predicted neuroticism (β=0.27, P<0.001). The interpersonal stress factors and neuroticism significantly predicted social support (β=-0.14, P<0.05; β=-0.17, P<0.05). The neuroticism and social support significantly predicted neonatal adaptation (β=-0.30, P<0.001; β=0.29, P<0.001); 2 The neuroticism mediated between interpersonal stress factors and social support in negative life events, while social support mediated between neuroticism and freshmen's adaptation. Conclusion The interpersonal stress factors in negative life events indirectly affect neonatal adaptation through the chain mediate effect of neuroticism and social support.
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    Effects of COVID-19 on cardiovascular system
    Yang Yi, Lu Xuran, Liu Nan, Hou Xiaotong, Sun Lizhong, Wu Long, Pan Youmin, Wang Shoufeng, Zhao Xinyan
    2020, 41(4):  657-663.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.028
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    In addition to typical respiratory system symptoms, some patients with COVID-19 have a clinical presentation of cardiovascular impairment. Such patients are more likely to progress to severe illness or death. However, the pathological mechanism of COVID-19 is not yet fully understood, and the changes of cardiovascular system need further analysis and research. Based on the existing literature, this paper preliminarily reviewed the possible damage mechanism of cardiovascular system, including the direct damage of myocardial cells and conduction system by virus, the damage of cardiovascular system by complications or accompanying conditions such as hypoxemia, inflammatory response, stress, and the influence of drugs.
    Research progresses in neuroprotective effects of ischemic/hypoxia preconditioning
    Wu Jian, Gu Yakun, Liu Jia
    2020, 41(4):  664-670.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2020.04.029
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    The brain has poor tolerance to ischemia and hypoxia, which could result in dysfunction and pathological changes of central nervous system. Both endogenous factors such as ischemic stroke and cancer and exogenous factors such as plateau exposure, aviation, and diving can lead to ischemia and hypoxia of the body or organs. Therefore, it is of great significance to develop strategies to improve cerebral hypoxic tolerance to prevent from ischemic and hypoxic diseases. Many studies have shown that exposure to moderate ischemia and hypoxia in a short period of time can significantly strengthen the body's tolerance to subsequent more severe hypoxia. This phenomenon is known as ischemia/hypoxia preconditioning. As a neuroprotective strategy, ischemia/hypoxia preconditioning has become one of the hotspots in biomedical research, and it has been applied in a variety of preclinical models such as ischemic stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. The protective mechanism of ischemia/hypoxia preconditioning is complex, which involves hypoxia signaling pathway activation, antioxidant stress, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptosis, and so on. In this work, we reviewed the protective mechanisms and the research progresses of ischemia/hypoxia preconditioning to highlight its application potential in the treatment of neurological diseases.