BACKGROUND Programmed comprehensive nursing was adopted for intensive care unit(ICU)children following severe cardiac surgery to improve respiratory function and delirium incidence.AIM To explore how programmed compre...BACKGROUND Programmed comprehensive nursing was adopted for intensive care unit(ICU)children following severe cardiac surgery to improve respiratory function and delirium incidence.AIM To explore how programmed comprehensive nursing impacts respiratory func-tion and delirium incidence in ICU children post cardiac surgery.METHODS Between January 2022 and January 2024,180 pediatric patients from the Chil-dren’s Hospital of Nanjing were admitted to the ICU after cardiac surgery and randomly grouped.The control group comprised 90 patients and received routine nursing care.The observation group comprised 90 patients and received program-med comprehensive nursing.Both groups received continuous nursing care until discharge.Their respiratory function,incidence of delirium,and clinical outcomes were compared.The memory state and sleep quality of both groups were com-pared.RESULTS The incidence of delirium was 5.56%in the observation group when admitted to ICU,which was lower than that in the control group(20.00%;P<0.05).The observation group demonstrated higher peak expiratory flow rate,respiratory frequency,deep breathing volume,and tidal volume in the ICU compared with the control group.Additionally,the observation group showed higher sleep depth,sleep latency,night awakening,return to sleep,and sleep quality com-pared with the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Programmed comprehensive nursing in ICU patients following severe cardiac surgery can reduce the impact on respiratory function,improve sleep quality,and alleviate postoperative delirium,showing significant promise for clinical application.展开更多
BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is significantly increasing worldwide,and the incidence of its complications is also on the rise.One of the main complications of T2DM is diabetic kidney disease(DKD).The glome...BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is significantly increasing worldwide,and the incidence of its complications is also on the rise.One of the main complications of T2DM is diabetic kidney disease(DKD).The glomerular filtration rate(GFR)and urinary albumin creatinine ratio(UACR)increase in the early stage.As the disease progresses,UACR continue to rise and GFR begins to decline until endstage renal disease appears.At the same time,DKD will also increase the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.At present,the pathogenesis of DKD is not very clear.Therefore,exploration of the pathogenesis of DKD to find a treatment approach,so as to delay the development of DKD,is essential to improve the prognosis of DKD.AIM To detect the expression of tenascin-C(TNC)in the serum of T2DM patients,observe the content of TNC in the glomerulus of DKD rats,and detect the expression of TNC on inflammatory and fibrotic factors in rat mesangial cells(RMCs)cultured under high glucose condition,in order to explore the specific molecular mechanism of TNC in DKD and bring a new direction for the treatment of DKD.METHODS The expression level of TNC in the serum of diabetic patients was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),the protein expression level of TNC in the glomerular area of DKD rats was detected by immunohistochemistry,and the expression level of TNC in the rat serum was detected by ELISA.Rat glomerular mesangial cells were cultured.Following high glucose stimulation,the expression levels of related proteins and mRNA were detected by Western blot and polymerase chain reaction,respectively.RESULTS ELISA results revealed an increase in the serum TNC level in patients with T2DM.Increasing UACR and hypertension significantly increased the expression of TNC(P<0.05).TNC expression was positively correlated with glycosylated haemoglobin(HbA1c)level,body mass index,systolic blood pressure,and UACR(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical staining showed that TNC expression in the glomeruli of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes was significantly increased compared with normal controls(P<0.05).Compared with normal rats,serum level of TNC in diabetic rats was significantly increased(P<0.05),which was positively correlated with urea nitrogen and urinary creatinine(P<0.05).The levels of TNC,Toll-like receptor-4(TLR4),phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB p65 protein(Ser536)(p-NF-κB p65),and miR-155-5p were increased in RMCs treated with high glucose(P<0.05).The level of TNC protein peaked 24 h after high glucose stimulation(P<0.05).After TNC knockdown,the levels of TLR4,p-NF-κB p65,miR-155-5p,connective tissue growth factor(CTGF),and fibronectin(FN)were decreased,revealing that TNC regulated miR-155-5p expression through the TLR4/NF-κB p65 pathway,thereby regulating inflammation(NF-κB p65)and fibrosis(CTGF and FN)in individuals with DKD.In addition,metformin treatment may relive the processes of inflammation and fibrosis in individuals with DKD by reducing the levels of the TNC,p-NF-κB p65,CTGF,and FN proteins.CONCLUSION TNC can promote the occurrence and development of DKD.Interfering with the TNC/TLR4/NF-κB p65/miR-155-5p pathway may become a new target for DKD treatment.展开更多
In this article, the theoretical basis and development status of art therapy are introduced, and the intervention methods and effectiveness of art therapy in patients with dementia are reviewed. To date,nursing interv...In this article, the theoretical basis and development status of art therapy are introduced, and the intervention methods and effectiveness of art therapy in patients with dementia are reviewed. To date,nursing intervention via art therapy with dementia patients in China has been rarely investigated, and the design of this type of investigation must be improved.展开更多
Cobalt-based phosphides show excellent hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance,however,improving the intrinsic activity and stability of it in alkaline electrolyte still remains a challenge.Herein,CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/C...Cobalt-based phosphides show excellent hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance,however,improving the intrinsic activity and stability of it in alkaline electrolyte still remains a challenge.Herein,CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/CF with heterojunction structure was developed by means of molten salt and rapid hydrolysis(30 s).The OH-from rapid surface hydrolysis of Co_(2)P as a hydrogen adsorption site can facilitate the formation of thin CoRuOH layer as a water dissociation site,which may bring out better synergistic effect for alkaline HER.Moreover,the covering of CoRuOH can improve the stability of Co_(2)P for HER.When drives at 100 mA/cm^(2),it only requires overpotential of 81 mV in 1.0 mol/L KOH(25℃).Even at higher current density(1000 mA/cm^(2)),CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/CF can also operate stability for at least 100 h.When coupling with NiFe-LDH/IF in a two-electrode system,the voltage of NiFe-LDH/IF(+)||CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/CF(-)at 1000 mA/cm^(2)is merely 1.77 V with 100 h,demonstrating great potential for water splitting.The implementation of this work provides a new strategy and reference for the further improvement of transition metal phosphides as HER electrocatalysts.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Programmed comprehensive nursing was adopted for intensive care unit(ICU)children following severe cardiac surgery to improve respiratory function and delirium incidence.AIM To explore how programmed comprehensive nursing impacts respiratory func-tion and delirium incidence in ICU children post cardiac surgery.METHODS Between January 2022 and January 2024,180 pediatric patients from the Chil-dren’s Hospital of Nanjing were admitted to the ICU after cardiac surgery and randomly grouped.The control group comprised 90 patients and received routine nursing care.The observation group comprised 90 patients and received program-med comprehensive nursing.Both groups received continuous nursing care until discharge.Their respiratory function,incidence of delirium,and clinical outcomes were compared.The memory state and sleep quality of both groups were com-pared.RESULTS The incidence of delirium was 5.56%in the observation group when admitted to ICU,which was lower than that in the control group(20.00%;P<0.05).The observation group demonstrated higher peak expiratory flow rate,respiratory frequency,deep breathing volume,and tidal volume in the ICU compared with the control group.Additionally,the observation group showed higher sleep depth,sleep latency,night awakening,return to sleep,and sleep quality com-pared with the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Programmed comprehensive nursing in ICU patients following severe cardiac surgery can reduce the impact on respiratory function,improve sleep quality,and alleviate postoperative delirium,showing significant promise for clinical application.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China,No.2018YFC1313900 and No.2018YFC1313901The Higher School High-end Talent Team Construction of Liaoning Province,No.[2014]187.
文摘BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is significantly increasing worldwide,and the incidence of its complications is also on the rise.One of the main complications of T2DM is diabetic kidney disease(DKD).The glomerular filtration rate(GFR)and urinary albumin creatinine ratio(UACR)increase in the early stage.As the disease progresses,UACR continue to rise and GFR begins to decline until endstage renal disease appears.At the same time,DKD will also increase the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.At present,the pathogenesis of DKD is not very clear.Therefore,exploration of the pathogenesis of DKD to find a treatment approach,so as to delay the development of DKD,is essential to improve the prognosis of DKD.AIM To detect the expression of tenascin-C(TNC)in the serum of T2DM patients,observe the content of TNC in the glomerulus of DKD rats,and detect the expression of TNC on inflammatory and fibrotic factors in rat mesangial cells(RMCs)cultured under high glucose condition,in order to explore the specific molecular mechanism of TNC in DKD and bring a new direction for the treatment of DKD.METHODS The expression level of TNC in the serum of diabetic patients was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),the protein expression level of TNC in the glomerular area of DKD rats was detected by immunohistochemistry,and the expression level of TNC in the rat serum was detected by ELISA.Rat glomerular mesangial cells were cultured.Following high glucose stimulation,the expression levels of related proteins and mRNA were detected by Western blot and polymerase chain reaction,respectively.RESULTS ELISA results revealed an increase in the serum TNC level in patients with T2DM.Increasing UACR and hypertension significantly increased the expression of TNC(P<0.05).TNC expression was positively correlated with glycosylated haemoglobin(HbA1c)level,body mass index,systolic blood pressure,and UACR(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical staining showed that TNC expression in the glomeruli of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes was significantly increased compared with normal controls(P<0.05).Compared with normal rats,serum level of TNC in diabetic rats was significantly increased(P<0.05),which was positively correlated with urea nitrogen and urinary creatinine(P<0.05).The levels of TNC,Toll-like receptor-4(TLR4),phosphorylated nuclear factor-κB p65 protein(Ser536)(p-NF-κB p65),and miR-155-5p were increased in RMCs treated with high glucose(P<0.05).The level of TNC protein peaked 24 h after high glucose stimulation(P<0.05).After TNC knockdown,the levels of TLR4,p-NF-κB p65,miR-155-5p,connective tissue growth factor(CTGF),and fibronectin(FN)were decreased,revealing that TNC regulated miR-155-5p expression through the TLR4/NF-κB p65 pathway,thereby regulating inflammation(NF-κB p65)and fibrosis(CTGF and FN)in individuals with DKD.In addition,metformin treatment may relive the processes of inflammation and fibrosis in individuals with DKD by reducing the levels of the TNC,p-NF-κB p65,CTGF,and FN proteins.CONCLUSION TNC can promote the occurrence and development of DKD.Interfering with the TNC/TLR4/NF-κB p65/miR-155-5p pathway may become a new target for DKD treatment.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education to return personnel research start fund project.No:Jiao Wai Si Liu[2012]940project of Zhejiang Health Department(No.2012KYB163)
文摘In this article, the theoretical basis and development status of art therapy are introduced, and the intervention methods and effectiveness of art therapy in patients with dementia are reviewed. To date,nursing intervention via art therapy with dementia patients in China has been rarely investigated, and the design of this type of investigation must be improved.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52174283 and 52274308)。
文摘Cobalt-based phosphides show excellent hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)performance,however,improving the intrinsic activity and stability of it in alkaline electrolyte still remains a challenge.Herein,CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/CF with heterojunction structure was developed by means of molten salt and rapid hydrolysis(30 s).The OH-from rapid surface hydrolysis of Co_(2)P as a hydrogen adsorption site can facilitate the formation of thin CoRuOH layer as a water dissociation site,which may bring out better synergistic effect for alkaline HER.Moreover,the covering of CoRuOH can improve the stability of Co_(2)P for HER.When drives at 100 mA/cm^(2),it only requires overpotential of 81 mV in 1.0 mol/L KOH(25℃).Even at higher current density(1000 mA/cm^(2)),CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/CF can also operate stability for at least 100 h.When coupling with NiFe-LDH/IF in a two-electrode system,the voltage of NiFe-LDH/IF(+)||CoRuOH/Co_(2)P/CF(-)at 1000 mA/cm^(2)is merely 1.77 V with 100 h,demonstrating great potential for water splitting.The implementation of this work provides a new strategy and reference for the further improvement of transition metal phosphides as HER electrocatalysts.
