1.Regional chemotherapy with percutaneous left subclavain artery implantation of port-catheter drug delivery system for inoperable pancreatic carcinoma
Guohong HAN ; Zhanxin YIN ; Xiangjie MENG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 1998;0(06):-
Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of implanted drug delivery system (DDS) in patients with inoperable pancreatic carcinoma.Methods During 1998 to 2004,145 patients with no indication for operation were randomly divided into two groups.In 73 patients with regional interventional chemotherapy group (group A),percutaneous left subclavain artery port-catheter DDS implantation with the tip in common hepatic artery was performed, and regional chemotherapy infusion were done in every 1 to 2 month. In 72 patients with systemic chemotherapy group (group B), the chemotherapy were given via peripheral vein in every 1 to 2 month. The FAM(adriamycin 40 mg/m2+mitomycin 6 mg/m2+fluorouracil 375 mg/m2) were selected in two groups. Results In group A, after 2-10 (average 7.6) cycles of chemotherapy, 4 patients reached complete release (CR) and 49 patients reached partial release (PR). In group B, after 1-7 (average 3.8) cycles of chemotherapy, no patient reached CR and 25 patients reached PR. The effective ratio was 60.2% and 34.7% in group A and B, respectively. The survival time ranged from 3 to 34 months (median 13.5 months) in group A and 1 to 13 months (median 6.2 months) in group B. Among the 56 patients with obstinate pain in group A, 27 patients were free of pain and 22 patients got partially alleviation 2-3 weeks after chemotherapy. Among the 54 patients with obstinate pain in group B, 11 patients were free of pain and 14 patients got partially alleviation 2-3 weeks after chemotherapy. The pain-releasing ratio in group A and group B was 87.5% and 46.3%. There were no severe damage of liver, kidney, heart and bone marrow in group A. Twenty five patients in group A experienced mild digestive side-effect and decrease of white blood cells, all of them completed the chemotherapy. In group B, 3 patients experienced bone marrow arrest, one died of severe damage of liver and kidney, and 67 patients displayed digestive side-effect and decrease of white blood cells. The ratio of side-effect in group B was 90.3%. The differences of effective ratio, survival time and side-effect ratio between group A and B were statistically significant (P
2.Epidemiological characteristics of influenza in Yuhang District
WANG Lifei ; SUN Mingxi ; LU Yanqing ; LI Sen ; SHOU Jun ; MENG Xiangjie
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(7):626-629
Objective:
To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of influenza in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City from 2019 to 2023, so as to provide the reference for formulating influenza prevention and control measures.
Methods:
Influenza case data with current address in Yuhang District was collected through the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System from 2019 to 2023. Influenza-like illness data was collected through the Hangzhou Epidemiological Investigation System. Time distribution, population distribution and pathogen detection of influenza-like illness were descriptively analyzed.
Results:
There were 118 319 influenza cases reported in Yuhang District from 2019 to 2023, with an average annual reported incidence rate of 2 316.80/105. The highest incidence rate was seen in 2023, with a reported incidence rate of 5 736.82/105. The peak incidence of influenza occurred from November to March of the following year, presenting the winter and spring epidemic. The cases were mainly distributed in the age groups of 7 to 14 years and 25 to 59 years, with 31 310 and 34 470 cases, accounting for 26.46% and 29.13%, respectively. Influenza cases were reported in all 12 towns (streets) in Yuhang District, with the top two being Wuchang Street and Liangzhu Street, with the average annual incidence rates of 17 346.08/105 and 14 945.80/105, respectively. From 2019 to 2023, there were 103 868 cases of influenza-like illness, and 1 482 throat swab samples were collected. Among them, 260 positive samples of influenza virus were detected, with a positive rate of 17.54%. The peak detection period for positive specimens was from November to March of the following year, with 222 influenza virus positive specimens detected. The influenza virus types included H1N1, H3N2, and Victoria B, accounting for 25.77%, 38.85% and 35.38%, respectively.
Conclusions
The peak of influenza outbreak in Yuhang District from 2019 to 2023 was in winter and spring, with children and adolescents being the main affected objectives. H1N1, H3N2 and Victoria B were alternately prevalent. Prevention and control measures such as influenza vaccination should be strengthened.
3.Treatment of Budd-Chiari syndrome by hepatic vein occlusion and stent replacement
Zhanxin YIN ; Guohong HAN ; Jianhong WANG ; Chuangye HE ; Xiangjie MENG ; Anhua SUN ; Jie DING ; Kaichun WU ; Daiming FAN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2008;28(3):157-159
Objective To evaluate the effect of hepatic vein occlusion and stent replacement in treatment for Budd-Chiari syndrome(BCS).Methods Forty three patients with BCS were underwent percutanous puncture,radiography,transjugular angioplasty,balloon dilation and stent placement for hepatic vein under Doppller ultrasounographic guidance from July 2001 to September 2006. Results Technical success was 100%with no complications.The medium vein pressure was reduced from 32.5 tO 20 cm H2O(1 cm H2O-0.098 kPa)after stents replacement(P<0.01).The hepatic vein angioplasty revealed that all stents were patent and branches were disappeared.The symptoms in 38 patients were disappeared immediately,and improved in 5 patients.All patients were followed up of 32 months(ranged 1-62).Except one patient died of severe gastric bleeding,the 42 patients were survived with symptoms free.Conclusion Hepatic vein occlusion and stent replacement are safe and effective in treatment of BCS.
4.A qualitative research of the status-quo of service in primary health care for dementia who stay in home in the supply-side perspective
Rui ZHANG ; Yuan LI ; Pei NING ; Yanyan LU ; Xue LI ; Xiangjie WANG ; Qinghui MENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2020;36(8):625-629
Objective:To understand the status quo of primary medical and health services for home aged dementia patients in Weifang from the perspective of medical service providers. And to provide suggestions for improving the primary medical services and community care for home aged dementia patients.Methods:A semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted with 26 primary medical and health care workers in the primary medical and health services of home patients with senile dementia, and the interview data were summarized and extracted by content analysis method.Results:Four themes were extracted according to the primary medical and health services for home aged dementia patients. Theme 1: less chance to contact with dementia patients, and the understanding of the disease is biased. Theme 2: limited medical services and no targeted services. Theme 3: receive less relevant training and need professional technical support. Theme 4: there is no system of medical support, and an effective model needs to be established.Conclusion:There are few primary medical and health services for home patients with senile dementia, and there are regional differences. It is necessary to increase the understanding of home patients with senile dementia by various means and increase the primary medical services for home patients.
5.Sequence analysis of VP1-VP4 genes of coxsackievirus A6 strains isolated from children with severe hand, foot, and mouth disease in Shenzhen from 2012 to 2015
Xiangjie YAO ; Long CHEN ; Weiqi WANG ; Hong YANG ; Jun MENG ; Hailong ZHANG ; Yaqing HE ; Renli ZHANG ; Shaojian XU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2019;39(1):24-29
Objective To analyze the genetic characteristics of VP1-VP4 genes carried by cox-sackievirus A6 (CVA6) strains isolated from severe cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in Shenzhen during 2012 to 2015. -ethods The VP1-VP4 genes of CVA6 strains isolated from severe HFMD cases in Shenzhen during 2012 to 2015 were amplified and sequenced. Phylogenetic analysis was performed to analyze the VP1-VP4 genes of CVA6 isolates and sequences downloaded from GenBank by using DNASTAR6. 0 and MEGA6. 02 software packages. Results Four cases of severe HFMD were caused by CVA6 in Shenzhen during 2012 to 2015. All of the patients had the symptom of fever, skin rash and aseptic encephalitis. The CVA6 strain causing severe HFMD in 2013 shared 98. 8%-98. 9% homology in nucleotide sequences and 99. 3%-99. 8% in amino acid sequences with the strains isolated in 2012. Two amino acid mutations were found in the CVA6 strain isolated in 2013, which were G73E in VP2 region and S13G in VP1 region. However, the CVA6 strain isolated in 2015 only shared 95. 0% homology in nucleotide sequences and 99. 3% homology in amino acid sequences with the strain isolated in 2013. Six amino acid mutations were identified including E73G in VP2 region and T5A, S27N, A30V, N137S and V242I in VP1 region. The phylogenetic analysis revealed that the four CVA6 strains belong to D3 sub-genotype. The CVA6 strains causing severe cases in 2012 had the nearest genetic relationship with the strain isolated in Changsha in 2012 (KJ156349). The CVA6 strain isolated in Shenzhen in 2013 had the nearest genetic relationship with the strain isolated in Shanghai in 2013 (KJ612513). The Shenzhen CVA6 isolate in 2015 showed high similarity to Weifang CVA6 isolate in 2014 (KX752785). Conclusions All CVA6 strains causing severe HFMD ca-ses in Shenzhen during 2012 to 2015 belongs to D3 sub-genotype. Mutations of S27N and A30V in the VP1 region of the CVA6 isolate in 2015 are located in the B cell epitopes. In addition, the VP1-V242I mutation in the CVA6 strain isolated in 2015 is located in the binding site of PSGL-1 receptor. These mutations may affect the binding of CVA6 strains to the cellular receptors and their infectivity to people.
6.Analysis of health-related quality of life and its influencing factors in peritoneal dialysis patients
Xiangjie Yang ; Runzhe Zhou ; Yuqing Meng ; Dingxin Zhang ; Jin Zhang ; Ying Wang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(1):161-167
Objective :
To employ the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire to evaluate HRQOL in patients on peritoneal dialysis ( PD) and investigate the related risk factors to provide suggestions for improving quality of life.
Methods :
PD patients who were followed up regularly in the department of nephrology were recruited in this study. Demographic characteristics and laboratory data were collected.Exercise capacity was assessed by the 6-MWT.PHQ-9 was con- ducted to screen depression status.The EQ-5D-5L questionnaire was used to evaluate HRQOL.Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to examine the potential influencing factors of EQ-5D-5L health utility value.
Results :
The highest health utility value of EQ-5D-5L was 1 point,while the lowest was -0. 01 points.The mean EQ-5D-5L score was (0. 92 ± 0. 15 ) . The multivariate linear regression analyses showed that increased bilirubin level ( β = - 0. 009,P = 0. 018 ) ,increased CRP level ( β = -0. 005 ,P <0. 001 ) ,and increased PHQ-9 score ( β =
- 0. 008,P = 0. 014) were negatively correlated with the EQ-5D-5L health utility value.Increased 6-MWD ( β = 0. 005,P = 0. 018) was positively correlated with the EQ-5D-5L health utility value.
Conclusion
The bilirubin and CRP levels,depression status,and exercise capacity are considered the main factors influencing HRQOL in PD patients.
7.A prospective cohort study on the relationship between serum FGF23 and the risk of heart failure and death in end⁃stage renal disease patients
Xiaoxia Wang ; Xinyuan Zhou ; Xiangjie Yang ; Runzhe Zhou ; Yuqing Meng ; Dingxin Zhang ; Jin Zhang ; Ying Wang
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(5):874-880
Objective :
To explore the correlation between serum fibroblast growth factor⁃23 (FGF23) concentration and heart failure and all⁃cause death in patients with end⁃stage renal disease (ESRD) .
Methods :
The prospective cohort study design was used in the present study. The ESRD patients who were admitted to the department of nephropathy in the Hospital and without heart failure symptoms were recruited in this study. The data of patients was collected through baseline questionnaires , physical examinations , echocardiography , and laboratory examinations. The serum FGF23 levels were measured by enzyme⁃linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) . The follow⁃up time was 2 years. The onset of heart failure (ACC/AHA stage C ⁃D) and all⁃cause death were composite endpoint events. The Cox proportional risk model was used to explore the risk factors of outcome events. Through subgroup analyses and interaction analyses , further exploration was conducted to determine whether there was heterogeneity in the association between FGF23 and outcome events in different subgroups.
Results :
Ultimately , 107 ESRD patients were included in this study , with an average age of (52. 00 ± 12. 51) years. There were 39 males (36. 45% ) , and the median follow⁃up time was 23 months (21 , 25 months) . There were 32 (29. 9% ) outcome events , of which 22 (20. 6% ) onset of heart failure and 10 (9. 3% ) all⁃cause of deaths. The results of this study showed that the concentration of FGF23 in the outcome event group was significantly higher than that in the non⁃event group [(4. 40 ± 1. 16) pmol/ml vs (3. 85 ± 0. 82) pmol/ml ,P < 0. 05] . The Cox proportional risk model showed that the elevated FGF23 was associated with increased risk of the composite endpoint events in ESRD patients (HR = 1. 730 , 95% CI: 1. 164 - 2. 570 , P = 0. 007 ) . Subgroup analyses showed that there was an interactive effect between FGF23 levels and gender on the risk of cardiovascular outcome events. Especially in male ESRD patients , the increased FGF23 level was correlated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events (P⁃interaction < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
Elevated serum FGF23 is an independent risk factor for the onset of heart failure and all⁃cause of mortality in ESRD patients , especially in male patients.
8. Genetic characteristics of coxsackievirus A16 isolated in Shenzhen from 2016 to 2017
Xiangjie YAO ; Weiqi WANG ; Long CHEN ; Hong YANG ; Jun MENG ; Hong PAN ; Hailong ZHANG ; Hongyu ZHANG ; Renli ZHANG ; Yaqing HE
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2019;39(9):652-656
Objective:
To investigate the genetic characteristics of VP1 genes carried by coxsackievirus A16 strains isolated from cases of hand foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Shenzhen during 2016 to 2017.
Methods:
Fecal and anal swab specimens were collected from patients with mild HFMD in four sentinel hospitals and the Institute of Pathogen Biology, Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China during 2016 to 2017. All specimens were tested for CVA16 viral RNA using real-time RT-PCR. The VP1 genes of 51 randomly selected CVA16 strains were amplified by RT-PCR and then sequenced using TaKaRa Biomedical Technology (Dalian). Bioinformatics software, including Mega6.02, BioEdit and DNAStar, was used for comparison and analysis of the VP1 genes.
Results:
CVA16 strains in Shenzhen during 2016 to 2017 mainly belonged to B1a and B1b subtypes as well as an emerging subtype B3. The epidemic of B1b subtype was found in both 2016 (28 strains) and 2017 (19 strains), while the B1a subtype (two strains) was only detected in 2017. Two B3 subtype strains were detected in 2017. The strains of B1b subtype were closely related to the strains isolated in Shanghai (JQ314149), Wenzhou (KP289416) and Beijing (KU254598), while the B1a subtype strains were closely related to the strains isolated in Kunming (JQ316639) and Tailand (GQ184139). The B3 subtype strain was an emerging CVA16 epidemic strain in mainland China. Further comparison of the CVA16 epidemic strains in Shenzhen area during 2016 to 2017 with the CVA16 strains causing severe neurological symptoms showed that two amino acid mutations (S14N and M23L) were found in VP1 protein.
Conclusions
The epidemic strains of CVA16 were B1b subtype in Shenzhen area in 2016. However, B1a, B1b and the emerging B3 subtype strains were prevalent in 2017. Compared with the CVA16 strains causing severe neurological symptoms, the CVA16 strains circulating in Shenzhen during 2016 to 2017 carried two amino acid mutations inVP1 protein.