1.Progress in immunopathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2015;22(3):190-193
Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a common general small-vessel vasculitis among children.The purpura repeated easily.It's called Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis when kidney is involved.The pathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura is unknown.In many researches,the levels of serum cytokines are abnormal expression,such as IL-6,IL-21,and IL-33.In rencent researches,cytokines' abnormal expression plays a fatal role in pathogenesis of Henoch-Schonlein purpura and Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis.
2.Clinical analysis of the microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment secondary to methylmalonic ;academia in children
Chunzhen LI ; Dongfeng ZHANG ; Ling LIU ; Kunfen LI ; Lanlan GE ; Jingxia WANG
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2016;34(3):217-219
Objectives To review the clinical features in children with methylmalonic academia (MMA) having the primary clinical manifestations of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment. Methods The clinical data of 4 children diagnosed of MMA with the primary clinical manifestations of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment were retrospectively analyzed from August 2013 to present. Results In the four children (two boys and two girls) with the age from nine months to three years seven mouths, two children were diagnosed with MMA combined with homocysteine, and 2 children were diagnosed with MMA, but there was no homocysteine testing. All four children showed moderate to severe anemia, proteinuria, hematuria, and hypertension. One child had abnormal renal function and thrombocytopenia, and manifested as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Renal biopsy was performed in 2 children and they had glomerular sclerosis lesions with renal tubular necrosis and mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis respectively. All children were treated with vitamin B12, and the indexes of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia and renal impairment were improved signiifcantly. Conclusions MMA may be combined with microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, renal impairment and even hemolytic uremic syndrome, and the early diagnosis and treatment is required.
3.Case report of sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome
Xin CHEN ; Junchen FANG ; Chunzhen LI ; Lanlan GE ; Ling LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(17):1347-1350
The data of a child with sphingosine phosphate lyase insufficiency syndrome (SPLIS) admitted to Children′s Hospital of Hebei Province on February 4, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.The child had edema, complicated with ichthyosis, adrenal calcification, and hearing loss from the early infancy.Laboratory examination results suggested a low albumin level, hypercholesterolemia, a high proteinuria level, abnormal liver and renal functions, and hyponatremia.The child gave up treatment and died at home.Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) results showed two hete-rozygous mutations of SGPL1 gene (chr10: 72604336, c.134G>A, p.W45X; chr10: 72629563, c.719G>T, p.S240I). SPLIS is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.It starts in infancy, and affects the kidney, skin, endocrine, nervous and immune systems.It is suggested that SPLIS patients should take genetic examination.Early diagnosis, appropriate intervention, and vitamin B 6 treatment may relieve some symptoms of SPLIS patients.Adeno-associated virus mediated SGPL1 gene replacement therapy can be a novel cure of SPLIS and is worthy of investigation.
4.Effect of microneedle radiofrequency combined with supramolecular salicylic acid on facial photoaging
Lanlan JIANG ; Lan GE ; Yaoying LI ; Gaopeng LIANG ; Zhiqiang SONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2023;29(2):120-125
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of microneedle radiofrequency combined with supramolecular salicylic acid in improving facial photoaging.Methods:Thirty patients treated for facial photoaging were randomly divided into the combined treatment group and the microneedle radiofrequency group. All patients were female, aged between 30 and 50 years, with an average age of (39.4±4.1) years. The combined treatment group was treated with microneedle radiofrequency combined with supramolecular salicylic acid, and the Microneedle radiofrequency group was treated with microneedle radiofrequency alone. The patients were followed up 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 28 days and 3 months after treatment. The results of VISIA, skin physiology and patients' satisfaction were used to compare the two groups of patients after treatment.Results:After 3 months of treatment, the skin pores (11.98±2.14 vs. 15.54±1.52), brown spots (12.40±1.85 vs. 15.84±1.42), ultraviolet spots (6.74±0.87 vs. 11.20±1.70), skin physiological status (transepidermal water loss): 11.84±1.80 vs 13.09±1.96 g/(h·m) 2, stratum corneum water content: 84.91±2.86 % vs 80.29±3.58 %, melanin index: 110.07±15.02 vs. 122.30±9.97, erythema index: 220.43±19.69 vs. 236.30±16.55), elasticity (75.98±3.94 vs. 69.89±3.58), epidermal thickness (1401.33±178.43 vs. 1217.13±139.77), skin color improvement (effective rate 86.7% vs. 40.0%) and patients' satisfaction (total satisfaction was 93.3% vs 67.0%) in the combined treatment group were significantly superior than those in the microneedle radiofrequency group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). The reaction of moderate and severe erythema (the incidence rate 40.0% vs. 86.7%) and edema (the incidence rate 26.7% vs. 80.0%) in the combined treatment group was also significantly lower than that in the microneedle radiofrequency group ( P<0.05). No adverse pigmentation was reported in both groups after treatment. Conclusions:The combination of microneedle radiofrequency and supramolecular salicylic acid in the treatment of facial photoaging has definite clinical effect and high safety, which is worthy of clinical application.
5.Genetic study on a consanguineous Chinese family with premature ovarian insufficiency caused by a missense mutation of PSMC3IP gene
Guiquan MENG ; Lanlan MENG ; Juan DU ; Guangxiu LU ; Yueqiu TAN ; Ge LIN ; Wenbin HE
Journal of Chinese Physician 2021;23(9):1286-1289
Objective:To explore the genetic etiology for a premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) patient from a consanguineous Chinese family, and to provide basis for genetic counseling and fertility counseling.Methods:Whole-exome sequencing was performed using DNA extracted from the blood sample of POI patient. Suspected pathogenic mutation was analyzed by bioinformatics methods and verified by Sanger sequencing. The pathogenicity of the variation was assessed according to the ACMG genetic variation classification criteria and guidelines.Results:A homozygous variation, c. 32G>T (p.G11V), of PSMC3IP was identified in the patient. Bioinformatics analysis revealed that the variation was conserved in different animal species, and this variation was classified as possible pathogenic variation according to the ACMG genetic variation classification criteria and guidelines.Conclusions:The homozygous missense variation of PSMC3IP is the cause of the POI patient in this family. We are reporting for the first time the missense variation in PSMC3IP gene caused POI, which enriched the mutation spectrum of PSMC3IP and provided the basis for genetic counseling and fertility guidance of this family.
6.Analysis of therapeutic effect of thalidomide on refractory systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Xin CHEN ; Junchen FANG ; Jingxiao GUO ; Lanlan GE ; Fujuan LIU ; Peitong HAN ; Ling LIU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(2):132-137
Objective:To analyze and summarize the efficacy and safety of thalidomide in the treatment of refractory systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis(sJIA).Methods:The clinical data of ten patients with refractory sJIA admitted to Department of Nephrology and Immunology in Children's Hospital of Hebei Province from January 2015 to March 2022 were collected,and the clinical manifestations,efficacy and safety of thalidomide in the treatment of refractory sJIA were analyzed retrospectively. Systemic juvenile arthritis disease activity score(sJADAS)was used to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment. Statistical analysis was performed by repeated measurements using general linear models.Results:Among the 10 children(4 males and 6 females)with refractory sJIA,the average age of onset was(7.5±3.3)years. Seven patients were complicated with macrophage activation syndrome at an early stage of disease.The average course of disease was(4.4±1.7)years,and the longest course of disease was 8.3 years. Before the application of thalidomide,all the 10 children experienced relapses(ranging from 2 to 10 times). The indices of 10 children treated with thalidomide at 6 months and 12 months were compared with those before treatment. Peripheral blood leukocytes[(10.19±3.67)×10 9/L,(8.53±2.83)×10 9/L vs.(16.11±7.81)×10 9/L, F=7.918,11.084, P=0.020,0.009],C-reactive protein[19.13(0.38,35.21)mg/L,8.05(0.10,18.00)mg/L vs. 59.34(24.20,131.90)mg/L, F=7.030,12.731, P=0.026,0.006],sJADAS scores[6.00(1.50,12.50)scores,3.00(0,12.50)scores vs. 20.00(11.50,28.00)scores, F=14.710,17.870, P=0.004,0.002]were decreased significantly. The doses of prednisone[0.13(0,0.45)mg/(kg·d),0.02(0,0.06)mg/(kg·d)vs. 0.42(0.16,1.47)mg/(kg·d), F=5.890,7.623, P=0.041,0.022]were significantly decreased.All the differences were statistically significant. Prednisone was successfully discontinued in 7 cases. Tocilizumab was gradually withdrawn in 3 cases,and tocilizumab administration interval was prolonged in 1 case. None of the 10 children had serious adverse reactions. Conclusion:Thalidomide is clinically effective in the treatment of sJIA,and can reduce the required dose of prednisone and prolong the tocilizumab free remission.
7.Exploration and construction of the new generation of intelligent ICU unit based on 5G and artificial intelligence technology
Xiaoxia HUANG ; Yao LI ; Haotian CHEN ; Jiaying TANG ; Xu WANG ; Qiang LI ; Fangmin GE ; Dong CHEN ; Yonghua CHU ; Jianping YE ; Lanlan WU ; Shuaifeng LÜ ; Mao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(10):1269-1273
Objective:To explore the new generation of intelligent ICU Unit based on 5G and artificial intelligence technology.Methods:This study was conducted at the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine from May 2019 to August 2020. Based on a multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, hospital management, clinical medical engineering, 5G technology, information technology, artificial intelligence technology, logistics service, etc, was assembled to intelligently design and reconstruct an intelligent ICU Unit of Emergency ICU.Results:Based on 5G technology, a new intelligent ICU unit environment was constructed to realize remote and high-speed interaction of multi-dimensional information in ICU, including intelligent assistance of remote monitoring, remote ward rounds, remote consultation and family visits. An intelligent hospital infection prevention and control system was established including automatic identification and alarm of hand hygiene and personal protection.Conclusions:The new generation of intelligent ICU unit combined with 5G and artificial intelligence technology has changed the mode of medical service for critically ill patients and improved the service level, which is worthy of further exploration and application.