Efficacy of atorvastatin on renal function in patients with contrast-induced nephropathy after percutaneous coronary intervention.

Background: At present, the clinical methods for preventing and treating contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) are limited, and statins can play a better role during this process. So, we aimed to assess the atorvastatin on renal function in nephropathy patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: In this work, 100 elderly patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) were selected into an experimental group (Exp group, 50 cases, 40 mg/d po atorvastatin) and a control group (Ctrl group, 50 cases, 10 mg/d po atorvastatin).

Endosphere mycobiome in mature rice roots originate from both seedlings and soils.

Plant-fungus symbioses have functional relevance during plant growth and development. However, it is still unknown whether the endosphere fungi in mature plants originated from soils or seeds. To elucidate the origination of endosphere fungi in mature rice roots, the fungal communities in surface sterilized roots and shoots of mature rice plants germinated in soils, rhizosphere soils and seedlings germinated under sterile conditions were analyzed by Illumina-based sequencing and compared.

Traffic crash changes following transitions between daylight saving time and standard time in the United States: New evidence for public policy making.

Introduction: This study examined the impact of daylight saving time changes on traffic crashes in the United States. Using a data-driven regression analysis approach, the study analyzed 2014-2016 crash data from six states spanning all four major time zones in the contiguous United States.

Method: The researchers developed regression models for a number of analysis scenarios and by days of week separately.

Chromosome-level genome assembly of the Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) using PacBio sequencing and Hi-C technology.

The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is the only fox species occurring in the Arctic and has adapted to its extreme climatic conditions. Currently, the molecular basis of its adaptation to the extreme climate has not been characterized. Here, we applied PacBio sequencing and chromosome structure capture technique to assemble the first V.

[Investigation of direct medical expense for surgical patients with splenomegalic advanced schistosomiasis in Hunan Province from 2010 to 2014].

Objective: To understand the direct medical expense for surgical patients with splenomegalic advanced schistosomiasis and its influencing factors, so as to provide evidences for relevant departments to improve the rescue strategy of advanced schistosomiasis.

Methods: The data about the expenses of patients with splenomegalic advanced schistosomiasis hospitalized in Xiangyue Hospital affiliated to Hunan Institute of Schistosomiasis Control from January 2010 to August 2014 were collected, the hospitalization expense and hospital stays of the patients were analyzed, and the factors influencing the hospital expenses were analyzed by the univariate and multi-factor analyses.

Results: From January 2010 to August 2014, totally 249 cases were hospitalized in the hospital, their average hospital stays and hospital expenses were 28.

[Application of clinical nursing pathway in fast-track program of splenomegaly advanced schistosomiasis patients].

Objective: To evaluate the effect of clinical nursing pathway in fast-track program (FTS-CNP) in splenomegaly advanced schistosomiasis patients during the perioperative period.

Methods: A total of 80 patients with splenomegaly advanced schistosomiasis who were treated with selective operation in the Affiliated Xiangyue Hospital of Hunan Institute of Parasitic Diseases from January, 2012 to December, 2014 were divided into an observation group (n = 40) and a control group (n = 40). FTS-CNP was implemented in the observation group, while the routine nursing was used in the control group.

[Application of health education path in advanced schistosomiasis patients with splenomegaly in perioperative period].

Objective: To evaluate the effect of health education path on advanced schistosomiasis patients with splenomegaly in perioperative period.

Methods: A total of 60 advanced schistosomiasis patients with splenomegaly in perioperative period were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group (30 cases each group). The patients in the observation group were intervened by the nursing and health education from admission to discharge according to the standardized process of health education path, while those in the control group were implemented with the conventional health education.

[Analysis on depression of patients with advanced schistosomiasis and its influencing factors].

Objective: To explore the status of depression in patients with advanced schistosomiasis and its influencing factors, so as to provide the evidence for improving psychological interventions.

Methods: A total of 206 patients with advanced schistosomiasis were investigated with the self-designed general information questionnaire, the Self-Rating Depression Scale, and WHOQOL-BREF Form.

Results: Among the 206 cases, the incidence of depression was 69.

[Study on risk factors of early complications after surgery for schistosomal portal hypertension].

Objective: To explore the related factors of early complications after surgery for schistosomal portal hypertension, so as to provide a scientific basis for prevention of postoperative complications and development of perioperative prevention programe.

Methods: Case data of patients with schistosomal portal hypertension in Xiangyue Hospital affiliated to Hunan Institute of Parasitic Diseases from January, 2000 to September, 2009 were collected. With single factor analysis and relevant professional knowledge, related factors were analysed with logistic regression analysis.