1.Influence of LNG-IUS placement on endometrial thickness, recurrence rate and complications of patients with endometrial polyps and moderate anemia after TCRP
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(8):77-80
Objective To investigate the influence of LNG-IUS placement on endometrial thickness, recurrence rate and complications of patients with endometrial polyps and moderate anemia after TCRP. Methods 140 patients with endometrial polyps and moderate anemia were chosen from January 2014 to January 2016 and randomly divided into control group (70 patients) with TCRP used alone and observation group (70 patients) with LNG-IUS placement after TCRP; the endometrial thickness, hemoglobin levels and PBAC score before and after treatment, the recurrence rate and the complication incidence of both groups were compared. Results The endometrial thickness after treatment of observation group were significantly less than control group before the treatment (P < 0.05). The hemoglobin levels and PBAC score after treatment of observation group were significantly better than control group before the treatment (P < 0.05). The recurrence rate of observation group were significantly lower than control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the complication incidence between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion LNG-IUS placement in treatment of patients with endometrial polyps and moderate anemia after TCRP can efficiently reduce the endometrial thickness, decrease the uterine bleeding amount, prevent the long-term recurrence and not increase the complications incidence.
2.Asymmetric dimethylarginine and neonatal-related diseases
International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(4):399-402
Asymmetric dimethylarginine(ADMA) is an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthases(NOS),which is a risk marker of cardiovascular endothelial dysfunction.Recent studies found that ADMA was a predictor not only for acute cardiovascular disease,but also for critical illness and mortality.Studies have found that exogenous ADMA altered lung function and induced apoptosis in animal experiments and vitro experiments.The levels of plasma ADMA significantly increased in children with hypoxia,PPHN,brain damage,and preterm infants who required mechanical ventilation.ADMA could be a independent risk factor to predict neonatal complications and death.
3.Effect of new labor standards on gestational diabetes mellitus primipara delivery outcome
Wei ZHANG ; Huijuan CHEN ; Dan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(12):914-917
Objective To explore the effect of new labor standards on the intrapartum interventions and delivery outcome for gestational diabetes mellitus primiparas in labor by comparing with materal who were in accordance with the Friedman standards. Methods From May to November 2015, 319 singleton and full-term gestational diabetes mellitus primiparas whose labor treatment was according to new labor standards were selected as observation group. From November 2014 to April 2015, materal in accordance with the Friedman standards were selected as control group, a total of 292 cases, and then progress of labor, the usage of oxytocin, delivery way, postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoglycemia and asphyxia were all observed. Results There was no significant difference between two groups in the rate of postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal hypoglycemia, neonatal asphyxia and neonatal mobidities (P>0.05). The total labor stage, the first labor stage and the second labor stage was (10.73 ± 4.00), (9.97 ± 3.89), (0.60 ± 0.38) h in observation group and (8.86 ± 3.09), (8.19 ± 3.00), (0.53 ± 0.31) h in control group, there was significant difference between two groups (t=18.184, 17.799, 6.798, all P<0.01). The incidence of artificial rupture, the usage of oxytocin, caesarean section was 22.57%(72/319), 16.93%(54/319), 5.64%(198/319) in observation group, and 28.77%(84/292), 22.95%(67/292), 9.59%(28/292) in control group, and there was significant difference between two groups(χ2=3.079, 3.476, 3.410, all P<0.05). The incidence of episiotomy was only 29.47% (94/319) in observation group, significantly less than that in control group, which was 51.37% (150/292), there was significant difference (χ2=30.490, P<0.01). Conclusions For gestational diabetes mellitus primipara, the new labor standards effectively reduce intrapartum interventions, the rate of cesarean sections and episiotomy, and more, less influence on maternal and newborn, which is helpful to promote the maternal reproductive health and natural delivery.
4.Value of pulse-taking in syndrome differentiation of liver diseases
Huijuan CHEN ; Lingling ZHU ; Shanghua LIANG
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(06):-
Pulse-taking is the most specific diagnostic method of TCM.Its significance has been recognized by ancient and modern doctors.However,at present the application and spread of pulse-taking is limited.In this paper,the author made detailed explorations of literatures and studies the value of pulse condition in guiding syndrome differentiation of liver diseases.The study shows abnormal pulse in left guan and taut pulse in cunkou location both suggest the liver is disordered.We can judge the location of diseases through pulse condition.This exploration shows pulse-taking plays important role in syndrome differentiation.But there is one thing should be paid more attention,pulse condition should be integrated with other symptoms,that will be reliable in guiding diagnosis.
5.Differential expression of microRNAs in transplanted kidney undergoing chronic rejection
Weiguo SUI ; Huijuan LAN ; Huaizhou CHEN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2001;0(12):-
Objective To investigate the differential expression of microRNAs(miRNAs) in transplanted kidney undergoing chronic rejection by the technique of RNA microarray.Methods Four biopsy specimens from transplanted kidney undergoing chronic rejection were harvested as test group(CR),and 3 biopsy specimens were obtained from normal renal cortex as normal control group(NC).Total RNA of each sample was extracted using Trizol reagent.miRNAs were isolated and differential expression of miRNAs were screened by miRNA array analysis.The results of miRNA array were validated by RT-PCR.The quantity and quality of all the RNA samples were checked by gel electrophoresis and absorbance at A260/280,respectively.Results It was confirmed that the isolated RNA was of appropriate quality.The results of miRNA array analysis showed that there were 63 differential expression miRNAs in CR group,of which 35 were up-regulated and 28 down-regulated.There were 9 differential expression miRNAs which distributed in 3 gene clusters: 14q32.31,22q11.21 and xq27.3.The miRNAs hsa-miR-637,hsa-miR-648 and hsa-miR-516-5p were randomly selected for relative quantification by real-time PCR.It was showed that the expression ratios of hsa-miR-637,hsa-miR-648 and hsa-miR-516-5p in AR/NC,when detected by RT-PCR,were 0.034,2.670 and 7.846,while the ratios were 0.035,2.660 and 7.857 when analyzed by miRNAs array.The results from two methods were not significantly different,so the method of miRNAs array was reliable.Conclusions It is notable that the differential expression of miRNAs existed in the transplanted kidney undergoing chronic rejection.miRNAs might be helpful in protecting the patients undergoing kidney transplantation against chronic rejection.
6.Traditional Chinese Medicine Study and Relevant Development on Mild Cognitive Impairment
Huijuan CAO ; Zhihua YU ; Jiulin CHEN
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(8):1729-1733
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is considered as an intermediate clinical state between normal aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The cognitive function and life ability of patients are normal, which have not met the criteria of AD. MCI is considered to be an earlier stage of AD. The clinical effects of AD in the middle or late stage are unsatisfactory. Therefore, studies on MCI have become the hot research areas both at home and abroad. The therapy of MCI is similar to AD. The treatment effect is uncertain. Hence, the understanding and treatment of MCI by TCM reflected TCM features. This article reviewed on TCM understanding of MCI, TCM syndrome differentiation criteria and TCM treatment methods of MCJ. Thus, it was aimed to further understand the dynamic of MCI in order to provide references for improving TCM clinical effects and reducing the incidence of AD.
7.Association of peripheral CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-regulatory T cells and liver pathology in hepatitis B virus-infected individuals
Huijuan CHEN ; Shousong ZHAO ; Jiu JIANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2013;31(10):603-607
Objective To explore the expression level of CD4+ CD25+ CD127low-regulatory T cells (Treg) in the peripheral blood of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected individuals,and its association with liver pathology.Methods Thirty-five HBV-infected individuals and 20 healthy controls were enrolled.The frequencies of peripheral blood CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-Treg were detected by flow cytometry.HBV-related serological tests as well as ultrasound-guided liver biopsies were performed in HBV-infected individuals.The two groups were compared by t test.Spearman and Pearson correlation analyses were performed.Results The alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level of HBV-infected individuals was (34.57 ± 15.36) U/L,with 25 subjects of ALT<40 U/L.Twenty subjects were hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) positive,and 15 were HBeAg negative.The frequency of the peripheral blood CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-Treg in HBV-infected individuals was (5.59 ±1.50)%,which was significantly higher than that in healthy controls [(4.85±0.95) % ; t=2.191,P=0.033].The level of peripheral blood CD4+ CD25-CD127low/-Treg was positively correlated with HBV viral load (r=0.495,P=0.003).Thirty-one subjects had liver inflammatory score ≤2,with a peripheral blood CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-Treg level of (5.80 ± 1.44) %,which was significantly higher than that of the rest 4 subjects who had liver inflammatory score >2 [(4.00±0.77)%; t=2.425,P=0.021].Twenty-four subjects had liver fibrosis score <2,with a peripheral blood CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-Treg level of (6.00±1.44) %,which was significantly higher than that of the rest 11 subjects who had liver fibrosis score ≥ 2 [(4.70 ± 1.24)%; t =2.559,P=0.015].The expression of CD4 + CD25 +CD127low/-Treg in peripheral blood was inversely correlated with liver inflammation (r=-0.539,P=0.001) and fibrosis (r =-0.488,P =0.003) in HBV-infected individuals.Conclusions CD4+ CD25+ CD127low/-Treg is associated with chronic condition and liver damage of hepatitis B.It may play an important role in occurrence,development and prognosis of the disease.
8.Detection of vascular endothelial progenitor cells in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Hong CHEN ; Huijuan ZHAO ; Jianlong MEN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2013;(1):43-45
Objective To characterize the alteration in peripheral blood endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods Venous blood samples were obtained from 82 female patients with SLE aged (35 ± 10) years and 50 healthy female controls aged (35 ± 13) years.ACL 9000 automated coagulation analyzer was used to determine the level of Von Willebrand factor antigen (vWF Ag).Flow cytometry was performed to detect peripheral blood EPCs and circulating endothelial cells (CECs).Analysis of variance was performed to assess the differences in these parameters between patients with active and stable SLE and the controls,and Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to evaluate the relationship between these parameters.Results The number of CD34+ cells,CD133+ cells and CD34+CD133+cells per 200 000 peripheral blood mononuclear cells was 35.4 ± 16.7,86.5 ± 32.1 and 361.3 ± 176.4 in patients with active SLE,significantly higher than that in the patients with stable SLE (17.1 ± 10.9,28.7 ± 21.5,107.2 ±44.3,respectively,all P < 0.01)) and the controls (13.8 ± 9.6,11.2 ± 5.5,92.3 ± 50.5,respectively,all P <0.01).The patients with active SLE exhibited an elevated level of vWF Ag (438.9% ± 205.3% vs.130.2% ±51.5%,P < 0.01),an increased number of EPCs (361.3 ± 176.4 vs.107.2 ± 44.3,P < 0.01) but a similar number of CECs (127±51 vs.118 ± 39,P > 0.05) per 200 000 peripheral blood mononuclear cells compared with the healthy controls.No significant differences were observed in these parameters between the patients with stable SLE and the controls (all P > 0.05).The number of EPCs was positively correlated with the level of vWF Ag (r =0.67,P < 0.01),but uncorrelated with the number of CECs (P > 0.05) in patients with active SLE.Conclusions The quantity of EPCs in peripheral blood is closely correlated with the level of the vascular injury marker vWF Ag,hinting that the number of EPCs can serve as a useful marker of disease severity.
9.Distribution features of upper limb involved nerves in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Huijuan CHEN ; Xuming WU ; Hongming GUO
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1997;0(06):-
Objective To investigate the distribution features of upper limb involved nerves in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).Methods The sensory nerve conduction velocity (SCV)and amplitude(SNAP),motor nerve conduction velocity(MCV)and amplitude(CAMP)of median,ulnar and radial nerves were examined in 98 DPN patients (DPN group) and 32 normal controls(NC group).The distributive ferture of involved upper limb nerves in DNP patients were analysed.Results (1) Comparing to NC group,the SCV and MCV of median,ulnar and radial nerves in DPN group were significantly slower (P
10.Assessment of myocardial performance in fetuses by using Tei index
Qian CHEN ; Xiaofeng SUN ; Huijuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2001;0(06):-
0.05). Conclusion Tei index may be useful, convenient and reliable in fetal cardiac function assessment.