1.Metabolic bone disease in the preterm newborn:an update on prevention and treatment
International Journal of Pediatrics 2014;(5):508-510,514
Metabolic bone disease is one of the common complications in preterm neonates,which has important influence on the quality of life,even increases the risk of adulthood osteoporosis. Early diagnosis and therapy are important for the improvement of outcome of preterm neonates. This article reviews the progress of prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disease in preterm neonates.
2.Effects of hirudo capsules on platelet activation and blood rheology in patients with cerebral arteriosclerosis
Shaoyun WEN ; Qiuyue CHEN ; Danhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2014;26(2):91-94
Objective To observe the effects of hirudo capsules on degree of platelet activation and blood rheology in patients with cerebral arteriosclerosis. Methods 122 patients with cerebral arteriosclerosis were randomly divided into two groups by the random number table:observation group(61 cases)and control group (61 cases). The two groups received conventional treatment such as antihypertensive and hypoglycemic drugs,and 100 mg of aspirin once a day. In the observation group,additionally hirudo capsules 0.75 g,3 times a day were given. The therapeutic course in both groups was 2 months. Prior to the start of treatment and on the next day after the end of treatment,traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)clinical syndrome integral,platelet membrane glycoproteins caspase 1 (PAC-1),platelet adhesion molecule P selection(CD62P)positive rate,and blood rheology indexes were detected,in addition to the adverse reactions . Results Before treatment,there were no statistical significant differences between the two groups in terms of TCM clinical syndrome integral such as headache,dizziness,head fullness,multiple somnolence amnesia,lip dark purple,sublingual veins purple in color,PAC-1,CD62P positive rate,hemorheology indexes(all P>0.05). After treatment,TCM clinical syndrome integral PAC-1,CD62P,low shear viscosity,high shear viscosity,plasma viscosity and the hematocrit of two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, the improvement in observation group being more remarkable〔headache:0.75±0.69 vs. 1.23±0.92,dizziness:0.96±0.78 vs. 1.54±1.24,head fullness:0.65±0.59 vs. 1.48±1.17,multiple somnolence amnesia:0.77±0.72 vs. 1.69±1.14,lip dark purple:0.83±0.81 vs. 1.32±0.79,sublingual veins purple:0.84±0.67 vs. 1.20±0.74, PAC-1:(10.31±4.57)%vs.(15.13±6.27)%,CD62P:(11.39±5.24)%vs.(16.40±7.91)%,low shear viscosity (mPa?s):7.52±3.37 vs. 8.97±3.50,high shear viscosity(mPa?s):4.35±1.12 vs. 5.58±1.19,plasma viscosity (mPa?s):1.54±0.35 vs. 1.88±0.42,hematocrit(HCT):0.43±0.09 vs. 0.49±0.10〕. In the patients' follow-up, there were no obvious side effects of hirudo capsules. Conclusion Hirudo capsule is a safe and effective drug for treatment of patients with cerebral arteriosclerosis as it is helpful in reducing platelet activation degree and improving the blood rheology indexes.
3.Metabonomic study of ischemic stroke based on GC-TOFMS approach
Yumin LIU ; Zhenyu WEI ; Xin CHEN ; Jiayan WANG ; Danhong WU
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2017;37(2):207-211
Objective · To study the metabolite profiles on patients of ischemic stroke using metabonomics approach. Methods · The serum samples from the 29 patients with ischemic stroke and 31 healthy controls were analyzed by gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOFMS) coupled multi-dimensional statistical methods to find differential metabolites in two groups. Results · Orthogonal partial least squares analysis (OPLS) model was generated based on identified metabolites and shown clear discrimination from patients and healthy controls. Some serum metabolite levels were significantly altered in patients. Six up-regulated metabolites included γ- aminobutyric acid, glutaric acid, glyceric acid, gluconic acid, lactobionic acid, and cholesterol, and nineteen down-regulated metabolites included citric acid, aconitic acid, malic acid, succinic acid, β-alanine, and glycerol-3-phosphate. Conclusion · Amino acid metabolism, glycometabolism and tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle are disturbed in patient of ischemic stroke. The metabonomic approach has great potential to understand the underlying mechanisms of stroke in ischemic patients.
4.Diagnostic effect comparison between coronary CTA and intravascular ultrasound for coronary calcified lesion
Zhian ZHONG ; Hongtao LIAO ; Danhong CHEN ; Demou LUO
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2015;24(3):313-316
Objective:To compare diagnostic effect between coronary CT angiography (CTA) and intravascular ultra-sound (IVUS) for coronary calcified lesion .Methods:A total of 50 patients ,who were diagnosed as coronary heart disease (CHD) or suspected CHD in our hospital ,were selected .All patients received coronary CTA and IVUS ex-amination .Characteristics of coronary artery plaques and CT values of different types of plaques were observed , coronary CTA diagnostic effect was evaluated according IVUS as control .Results:There were no significant differ-ence between two methods in plaque area ,plaque burden and lumen area;CT value of calcified plaques was signifi-cantly higher than those of fibrous plaques and fatty plaques [ (725.68 ± 68.42) Hu vs .(58.12 ± 7.05) Hu ,(60.21 ± 6.78) Hu ,P<0.01 both];Sensitivity ,specificity ,accuracy ,positive predictive value and negative predictive val-ue of coronary CTA for diagnosing calcified plaques were 92. 86% ,92. 86% ,92. 86% ,81. 25% and 97. 50% respec-tively .Conclusion:Coronary CT angiography possesses higher diagnostic effect for qualitative and quantitative de-tection of coronary calcified lesions ,which can be regarded as a preferred screening method .
5.Pulmonary phaeohyphomycosis due to Exophiala jeanselmei:a case report and review of literature
Feng YE ; Lulu WU ; Danhong SU ; Qingsi ZENG ; Rongchang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2014;(3):229-234
Objective To better understanding the clinical presentations of phaeohyphomycosis,and improve the diagnosis and management of the disease.Methods We reported a case of pulmonary phaeohyphomycosis caused by Exophiala jeanselmei at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University in 2008,and reviewed the relevant literature.The clinical,radio-logical and etiological features were summarized based on this case and the other 23 phaeohyphomycosis patients reported in China from January 1995 to August 2013.Results 24 Chinese cases of phaeohyphomycosis have been reported to date,including 15 males and 9 females.The age of these patients ranged from 4 to 76 (mean 40.0±21 .8)years old.Seventeen patients were otherwise healthy.The other 7 patients had complications.Clinical presentations of phaeohyphomycosis vary widely,including cutaneous and subcutaneous infection in 18 cases,pulmonary and central nervous system involvement in two cases each,para-nasal sinus and palpebral conjunctiva infection one case each.The diagnosis of 18 cases were confirmed both microbiologically and histologically.One case was confirmed histologically alone.Five cases were identified microbiologically alone.The samples for culture were collected from skin abscess (1/5 ),pulmonary tissue (2/5 ),and cervical spinal fluid (2/5 ),respectively. Twenty-two strains of causative organisms were identified,7 of which were Exophiala jeanselmei .Twenty-three patients received treatment.They were cured by antifungal agents alone (18)or in conjunction with surgical resection (4 ),or assisted with XD-635AB-based photodynamic laser therapy (1).Specifically,10 pa-tients were cured by itraconazole alone.Conclusions In China, most patients of phaeohyphomycosis have concurrent conditions or have previously received immunosuppressive agents and cor-ticosteroids.Cutaneous and subcutaneous infection were most common,located mainly on limbs,face,chest and abdominal skin.The most frequently isolated pathogen is Exophiala jeanselmei ,followed by Phialophora verrucosa and Exophiala spinifera .Itraconazole therapy would be very effective.Susceptibility testing is very useful in case of refractory infection.
6.Analyses of in hospital mortality of coronary stenting in elderly patients aged over 65 years with coronary heart disease
Hongbing ZHU ; Ping HUANG ; Danhong CHEN ; Taiming DONG ; Lijun JING ;
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2003;0(11):-
Objective To analyze the differences of hospitalization mortality of coronary stenting in patients with coronary heart disease between the elderly (≥65 years old ) and non elderly. Methods Totally 3252 patients who underwent coronary stenting in Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital were studied retrospectively. They were divided into elderly group (≥65 years old, n=1344) and non elderly group (
7.Clinical research of oral compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder in different ways before colonoscopy
Xia CHEN ; Chenmei XIA ; Lingxiao JIN ; Yufen ZHONG ; Danhong HU ; Xuying CHEN ; Haiping XIE
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(13):2008-2011
Objective To study the different oral compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder on the effect of bowel preparation before colonoscopy.Methods A total of 602 inpatients or outpatients were selected from department of gastroenterology,and they were randomly divided into tranditional group(n =288)and improvement group(n =314).All patients took a dose of two box of compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder 4 hours before colonoscopy.Endoscopic doctor investigated the antibiotic tolerance,adverse reactions,heart rate,blood pressure,blood electrolytes and blood glucose during treatment in form of questionnaire with single blind Bosdon bowel preparation scale (BBPS)score.Results The BBPS scores of the tranditional group and improvement group were (7.03 ± 1.24)points,(7.82 ±1.12)points,the score of the improvement group was significantly higher than the traditional group(t =2.259,P <0.05).The taste scores were (1.89 ±0.07)points,(1.25 ±0.09)points (t =2.624,P <0.05),the fully taking rates were 90.28%,95.86%(χ2 =7.375,P <0.05 ),and the second taking rates were 88.54%,93.95%(χ2 =5.566,P <0.05).In contract,the score of adverse reactions of the improvement group was significantly lower than that of the traditional group [(2.58 ±0.07)points vs(2.22 ±0.09)points,t =2.068,P <0.05].There was no significant difference of colonoscopy time between the two groups[(10.78 ±4.34)min vs (9.89 ± 1.77)min,t =1.766,P >0.05 ],althought the improvement group was shorter than the tranditional group. Conclusion The modified way of oral compound polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder not only can improve the qulity of intestinal cleaning,but also acts as a more effective method in preparation of colonoscopy due to its high tolerance, good comfort,less pain and high acceptance of patients.Therefore,it is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
8.Epidemiological analysis of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Zhangzhou, China, 2006-2015
Zhibin XU ; Yuejiao WU ; Jun LUO ; Danhong CHEN ; Shenggen WU ; Hansong ZHU ; Yang CHEN ; Shuyang LI
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(4):372-377
In this study,we analyzed the data of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and host animals monitoring in Zhangzhou City,Fujian Province,China,2006-2015,in order to find out the epidemic situation and risk factors,and provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control strategy.A total of 171 HFRS cases,including 1 death,were reported in Zhangzhou in this decade.The incidence rate of 0.352/105 showed an upward trend (xtrend2 =58.60,P<0.01).And 70 villages and towns in 11 counties have affected,accounting for 56.00% of the counties in Zhangzhou City.The cases were mainly reported in some towns of Huaan,Nanjing and Zhaoan countries.The cases mainly occurred in countryside,which reported 142 cases.The cases in farmers accounted for the highest proportion (79.58 %),and pig farming staff accounting for 23.01% in farmer cases.Most cases were reported in municipal hospitals (86.55 %).The common clinical manifestations of those cases were fever,nausea,vomiting,backache,headache,pain,oliguria or anuria,eyelid edema and so on,with 72.67% of thrombocytopenia and of 83.09 % proteinuria positive.Compared with the proportion (80.49 %) of mice in patients' house from 2006 to 2010,that (45.83%) from 2011 to 2015 decreased obviously;however,the proportion of mice or mice droppings in workplaces were rising from 60.98% to 73.33%.Mean rodent density was 6.40% and total infection rate in rats was 7.42%.The main kind of rats with virus infection was Rattus norvegicus,carrying Seoul virus Ⅱ.Results of this study indicate that Zhangzhou is one of the foci of HFRS rodent,and the epidemic is rising in recent years,the overall in the highly distributed,while some counties showed a rising trend year by year.Thus,monitoring and control efforts in prone areas should be increased,and to carry out clinics training of HFRS in primary health care institutions.
9.The Comparison of Genetic Variation in the Envelope Protein Between Various Immunodeficiency Viruses and Equine Infectious Anemia Virus
Qing YUAN ; Chang LIU ; Zhipin LIANG ; Xueqing CHEN ; Danhong DIAO ; Xiaohong KONG
Virologica Sinica 2012;27(4):241-247
The envelope protein(Env) of lentiviruses such as HIV,SIV,FIV and EIAV is larger than that of other retroviruses.The Chinese EIAV attenuated vaccine is based on Env and has helped to successfully control this virus,demonstrating that envelope is crucial for vaccine.We compared Env variation of the four kinds of lentiviruses.Phylogenetic analysis showed that the evolutionary relationship of Env between HIV and SIV was the closest and they appeared to descend from a common ancestor,and the relationship of HIV and EIAV was the furthest.EIAV had the shortest Env length and the least number of potential N-linked glycosylation sites(PNGS) as well as glycosylation density compared to various immunodeficiency viruses.However,HIV had the longest Env length and the most PNGS.Moreover,the alignment of HIV and SIV showed that PNGS were primarily distributed within extracellular membrane protein gp120 rather than transmembrane gp41.It implies that the size difference among these viruses is associated with a lentivirus specific function and also the diversity of env.There are low levels of modification of glycosylation sites of Env and selection of optimal protective epitopes might be useful for development of an effective vaccine against HIV/AIDS.
10.An analysis of risk factors for brain metastases after prophylactic cranial irradiation for limited-stage small-cell lung cancer
Guoqin QIU ; Xia ZHOU ; Wuan BAO ; Danhong ZHANG ; Xianghui DU ; Yongling JI ; Lei CHENG ; Ying CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(10):1062-1065
Objective To evaluate the high?risk factors for brain metastases after prophylactic cranial irradiation ( PCI), and to provide a basis for personalized treatment. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed in 188 patients with limited?stage small?cell lung cancer who received PCI in our hospital from 2005 to 2010. The Kaplan?Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative rate of brain metastases. The log?rank test and the Cox model were used for the univariate and multivariate analyses of the potential factors for the cumulative incidence of brain metastases, respectively. Results In the 188 patients, 31 ( 16?5%) had brain metastases. The 1?, 2?, and 3?year cumulative incidence rates of brain metastases were 4%, 15%, and 20%, respectively. The univariate analysis showed that staged Ⅲ disease before treatment, elevated levels of tumor markers, incomplete remission after chemoradiotherapy, and local?regional relapse were risk factors for high incidence of brain metastases ( P= 0?044, 0?037, 0?005, 0?007) . The multivariate analysis revealed that incomplete remission after chemoradiotherapy and local?regional relapse after chemoradiotherapy were risk factors for high incidence of brain metastases after PCI ( P= 0?003, 0?040 ) . Conclusions Patients with incomplete remission or local?regional relapse after chemoradiotherapy have high incidence of brain metastases after PCI. For those patients, a frequent follow?up of the central nervous system plus salvage cranial irradiation might provide an alternative to PCI.