2.Primary gastrointestinal non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a retrospective study of 51 cases
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014;23(3):166-168,188
Objective To understand the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of primary gastrointestinal non-Hodgkin lymphomas (PGINHL) and analyze the differences between T-cell and B-cell lymphomas.Methods.The characteristics of 51 PGINHL patients were analyzed regarding to their clinical manifestations,diagnosis,treatments and outcomes.Results 51 cases of PGINHL meeting the WHO(2008) criteria were identified.The median age of the patients at the time of diagnosis was 56 years old and the male ∶ female ratio was 1.44∶1,35 cases (68.7 %) had B-lineage and 16 cases (31.3 %) had T-cell lineage lymphomas.Compared to those with B-cell lymphoma,patients with T-cell lymphoma presented with a greater incidence of such symptoms as hematochezia,diarrhea and night sweating (P < 0.05).After eliminating MALT lymphoma,prognosis of T-cell lymphoma and B-cell lymphoma had no significant difference.Conclusion In PGINHL cases,B-cell lymphomas appeare to be more common and have better prognosis than T-cell lymphomas.
3.Advances in application of low-dose glucocorticoids in septic shock
Qingquan LYU ; Hao SUN ; Yingming LYU ; Ruiqiang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2016;9(3):284-288
Progressing vasopressor-refractory hypotension is a major contributor to the high mortality of septic shock.The effect of corticosteroids on peripheral vascular circulation recovery and immune modulation is crucial to the survival of patients with septic shock .However, despite more than fifty years of animal experiments and human trials, the role of corticosteroid therapy in septic shock , its proper applications including dosage, duration and withdrawal remain uncertain and controversial .This paper reviews the development of research , the mechanism, application, and the future direction of low-dose glucocorticoids in the treatment of septic shock .
4.Comparative analysis of incomplete Kawasaki disease and typical Kawasaki disease
Lilin ZHENG ; Yong LYU ; Jiahua PAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2014;21(2):186-187
Objective To investigate the similarities and differences of incomplete Kawasaki disease and typical Kawasaki disease,in order to provide basis for early diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical and laboratory data of 60 children with Kawasaki disease were retrospectively analyzed.Results The incidence rate of symptoms in clinical diagnostic criteria was lower in incomplete Kawasaki disease than that in typical Kawasaki disease(x2 =16.46,10.10,11.71,34.43,all P < 0.01).No statistical differences of leukocytes,platelet,erythrocyte sedim-entation rate and C-reactive protein were found in the incomplete Kawasaki disease and typical Kawasaki disease(x2 =0.04,0.12,0.04,0.26,all P > 0.05).The incidence rate of coronary artery lesions had significant difference between incomplete Kawasaki disease and typical Kawasaki disease (x2 =31.43,P < 0.01).Conclusion The early diagnosis of Kawasaki disease could be confirmed by representative clinical characteristics,laboratory examination and ultrasound cardiogram.
5.A probe into the education management modes for master degree programs of professional clinical medical education
Zheng YIN ; Liping LEI ; Zhaofeng LYU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2016;15(1):6-11
The reform in cultivating professional-degree programs in Clinical Medicine Education contributes to the transformation of training mode, which surpasses the connotative bounds of the inherent education management. The personalized training of students has made it more challenging for both the tutor and the faculty to involve in education management, the effectiveness of which is highly valued due to the pressing need for sound medical ethics. Furthermore, the development of information technology calls for the reform of education management as well as the emphasis of student-centered approach. This article summa-rizes the existing problems of current education management mode for master degree programs of profes-sional clinical medical education. In addition, a three-level management system composed of medical experts is brewed and put forth. This system, based on compensation and restraint, assessment and incentive, ser-vice as well as security, is meant to facilitate the training of application-oriented medical talents.
6.Review of different WHO pathologic classifications of bladder urothelial carcinoma
Shan ZHENG ; Jun TIAN ; Ning LYU
Cancer Research and Clinic 2013;25(8):555-558
WHO has issued three editions of pathologic classification of bladder urothelial carcinoma in 1973,1999 and 2004.The 1973 version classification had been widely and the longest applied.However,WHO 2004 classification had been prevalent in past years.There were two issues in the applications of WHO 2004 classification.On one hand,there were some difficulties in quick grading in a given case.On the other hand,there were some misunderstandings in the conversion of different WHO classification.In this article,the changes of different pathologic classification of bladder urothelial carcinoma were reviewed and the outline of different pathologic classification was generalized.The criterion of all the systems was cell anaplasia.In WHO 1973 version classification,the definition of the various grades was vague.It was relatively precise in WHO 1999 classification.However,the grading of Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ in WHO 1999 classification still remained confusions.The major changes in WHO 2004 classification was that this system divided urothelial carcinoma into low-and high-grade,which may solve the heterogenesis of grade Ⅱ in the other two classifications.
7.Research progress in signal amplification-based methods for microRNA detection
Jiamin ZHAO ; Weifeng LYU ; Lei ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2016;39(7):548-551
MicroRNA (miRNA) are a class of endogenous single -stranded non-coding RNA, which regulate gene expression post-transcriptionally by combining with the target mRNA and play a vital role in biological and pathological processes including the growth of organism , metabolic regulation, disease prediction and intervention.Thus miRNA detection is of considerable significance in disease diagnosis and the research of miRNA function.Because of the restriction factors about miRNA itself such as short sequence, low abundance and highly homologous , traditional methods for miRNA detection cannot meet the current demands due to the limitations like unsatisfactory sensitivity and complicated operation .This review summarizes the newly development about signal amplification -based methods for miRNA, including the advantages and limitations of all kinds of novel methods , and highlights the future trends as well.
8.The feasibility of breath control management guided stereotactic ablation body radiotherapy of liver tumors by volumetric modulated arc therapy
Jianjian QIU ; Bo LYU ; Ying HUANG ; Weihai ZHUO ; Xiangpeng ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2017;37(2):143-148
Objective To investigate the feasibility and plan quality of the image-guided volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) based voluntary deep exhale breath-holding technique in the stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for liver tumors.Methods Fifteen patients with liver tumors were involved in this study.All patients were immobilized with voluntary deep exhale breath hold (vDEBH) combined with real-time position management (RPM) respiratory gating system.Treatment was planned using VMAT with 2 modified partial arc and re-planned using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) technique for comparison.Dosimetric parameters were calculated for plan quality assessment.Quality assurance studies included absolute dose and multiple planar dose verifications,total monitor units and delivery time analysis.Daily cone beam computed tomography imaging was used to verify the motions.Results There were no significant dosimetric differences between VMAT and conventional IMRT plans (P >0.05).Both techniques were able to minimize doses to organs at risk including normal liver,kidneys,spinal cord,and stomach.However,the average monitor units with VMAT were significantly lower 28.1% than those with IMRT(t =3.064,P <0.05).The average beam-on time in VMAT plans was 31.6% shorter than that in IMRT plans(t =2.278,P < 0.05).Conclusions The utilization of VMAT in the treatment planning of SABR for liver tumors under breath control mode has better dosimetrics.In comparison to conventional IMRT plans,VMAT plans have higher efficiency and feasibility.
9.Efficacy of conventional treatment combined with flupentixol and melitracen in reflux esophagitis
Lifeng QIN ; Jiqiao ZHANG ; Xiaohui ZHENG ; Jingjing WANG ; Xiaoping LYU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2015;35(12):811-815
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of conventional treatment combined with flupentixol and melitracen in patients with reflux esophagitis (RE).Methods From June 2012 to March 2015, a total of 182 patients were selected as study subjects from newly diagnosed RE patients.The anxiety and depression scores were evaluated according to Hamilton anxiety scale (HAMA) and Hamilton depression scale (HAMD).And then patients were divided into HAMA and HAMD negative conventional treatment group and combined treatment group, HAMA and HAMD positive conventional treatment group and combined treatment group.Rabeprazole and mosapride were administrated in conventional treatment group.For patients in combined treatment group, on the base of conventional treatment flupentixol and melitracen were added.The treatment course was eight weeks.The degree of anxiety and depression, RE symptoms and mucosal healing under gastroscope were evaluated before and after treatment.Adverse drug reaction was observed.Chi square test or t test was performed for statistical analysis.Results Eight weeks after treatment, the scores of HAMA and HAMD in HAMA and HAMD positive combined treatment group were 7.930 ±3.832 and 9.630 ± 3.650, which were both lower than those of conventional treatment group (11.660 ± 4.108 and 12.170 ± 4.459), and the differences were statistically significant (t=3.683 and 2.233;both P<0.05).The symptom scores of heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain of HAMA and HAMD positive combined treatment group were 0.700±0.591,0.780± 0.629 and 0.720±0.621, respectively, which were lower than those of conventional treatment group (1.280 ± 0.502, 1.370 ± 0.610 and 1.040 ± 0.842), and the differences were statistically significant (t =5.133, 4.413 and 2.114, all P<0.05).There were no statistical significance in symptoms scores between HAMA and HAMD negative combined treatment group and conventional treatment group (all P>0.05).After treatment, the mucosal healing rate of HAMA and HAMD positive combined treatment group was 91.3% (42/46), which was higher than that of conventional treatment group (71.7 %, 33/46), and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =5.845, P =0.016).The incidence of adverse events of HAMA and HAMD negative combined treatment group was 4.8% (2/42), and that of HAMA and HAMD positive combined treatment group was 2.2%(1/46).Conclusions The conventional treatment combined with flupentixol and melitracen in RE patients accompanied with anxiety and depression was remarkable and safe.RE patients without obvious anxiety or depression, preventive use of antianxiety and antidepressant medicine can not improve the efficacy.
10.Anti-inflammatory and Immunization Properties ofRe-Du-Ning Injection in Treatment of AECOPD with Phlegm-heat Stagnated in the Lung Syndrome
Lijian PANG ; Ningzi ZANG ; Chuang LIU ; Weidong ZHENG ; Xiaodong LYU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(6):1225-1229
This study was aimed to discuss the anti-inflammatory and immunization properties ofRe-Du-Ning (RDN) injection in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) with phlegm-heat stagnated in the lung syndrome. A total of 110 in-patients were collected from January 2012 to December 2013. Cases were randomly divided into the treatment group (basic treatment plan + 20 ml RDN injection + 250 mL of 5% GS injection, once a day, intravenous injection) and the control group (basic treatment plan + 20 ml of 0.9% NS injection + 250 mL of 5% GS injection, once a day, intravenous injection), with 55 cases in each group. The treatment course was 14 days. Observations were made on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score, clinical effect, blood routine examination, blood gas analysis and T lymphocyte subgroups before and after the treatment in both groups. The results showed that in the aspects of TCM symptom score and clinical effect, the posttreatment TCM symptom score and total integration in the treatment group were obviously improved compared to the control group except for shortness of breath, dry mouth and thirsty, flushing (P < 0.05). The total effective rate was obviously better than that of the control group. In the aspect of anti-inflammation, the total white blood cell (WBC) count and the normal neutrophil percentage of both pretreatment and posttreatment in the treatment group were obviously decreased compared to pretreatment (P < 0.05). However, there were no statistical differences on WBC count and normal neutrophil percentage compared to posttreatment in the control group. In the aspect of blood gas analysis, the posttreatment PaCO2 and PaO2 of the treatment group were obviously better than the control group (P < 0.05). In the aspect of immune regulation, the posttreatment T lymphocyte subgroups CD3+ and CD4+ of the treatment group were higher than the control group. The expression inhibition / cytotoxic lymphocyte (CD8+) was obviously lower than the control group (P < 0.05). The CD4+ / CD8+ was back to the normal reference level. It was concluded that in the treatment of AECOPD with phlegm-heat stagnated in the lung syndrome, on the basis of western medicine symptomatic treatment plan, RDN injection was assisted to clear heat, relieve toxin and remove phlegm. It can obviously improve patient’s clinical symptoms and increase the clinical therapeutic effects. The treatment was especially targeted to infection-induced respiratory failure patients combined low immunity with possible identified therapeutic effects.