1.Laboratory tests and intervention of early renal damage in children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Jiandong HONG ; Mingfeng WANG ; Tianwen ZHENG ; Qingliu FU ; Zhiqiang SU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(6):500-503
Objective To investigate the efficacy of laboratory tests in the renal damage early diagnosis of children with Henoch-Schoalein purpura (HSP) and clinical effect of early intervention.Methods For the 143 HSP patients with normal repeated urine routine test findings,renal function biomarkers including urinary proteins ( immunoglobulin G (IgG),micro-albumin ( MA ),transferrin (TRF),a1 -microglobulin ( α1 -MG),β2-Microglobulin (β2-MG) ) and urinary enzymes ( N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase ( NAG ),γ-glutamyltransferase (y-GT) ) were detected to investigate the details of renal function changes.One hundred and thirty-one HSP patients,who had abnormal laboratory test findings of renal function biomarkers mentioned above,were randomly divided into control group ( n =65 ) and intervention group ( n =66 ),and both groups received comprehensive treatment including cimetidine,loratadine and calcium agents.However,66 patients in intervention group received low-dose heparin via micropump-based continuous intravenous infusion and regular oral diammonium glycyrrhizinate treatment.Sixty-five patients were enrolled in control group,without further treatment.Results Among the 143 patients with normal urine routine examination,131 cases (91.61% ) had abnormal findings of renal function biomarkers.After therapy either for 2 months or 4 months,urine protein and urine enzymes were lower than before treatment,and the difference was significant (P < 0.01 ).In the control group only β2-MG,NAG,γ-GT3 indexes significantly lowered at the end of 2 months ( P <0.01 ),and all parameters were significantly decreased at the end of 4 months ( P <0.01 ).Furthermore,Intervention group had lower levels of renal function biomarkers at the end of 2 months or 4 months,as compared with the control group,showing significant difference ( P <0.05 or P <0.01 ).Urinary IgG,MA,TRF,NAG recovered rapidly in the intervention group after 4 months and almost returned to the normal,but urinary α1-MG,β2-MG,γ-GT recovered slowly and still remained abnormal after 4 months due to the varying severity.After treatment for 4 months,the rate of urine testing abnormalities was higher in the control group than in the intervention group (36.92% vs 6.10% ),and the difference was significant (P <0.05).Conclusion Combined detection of renal function biomarkers is helpful for early diagnosis of renal damage in HSP patients.Early intervention with heparin and diammonium glycyrrhizinate can prevent kidney damage,delay disease progress.Early diagnosis and early intervention should be emphasized for the treatment strategy of the renal damage of children with HSP.
2.Low-dose heparin micro-pump continuous regular infusion in the treatment of primary nephrotic syndrome
Jiandong HONG ; Qingliu FU ; Tianwen ZHENG ; Zhiqiang SU ; Zhanrong XI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2010;17(5):404-406
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of low-dose heparin in the treament of children with primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS). Methods It was an open and comparative trial. Eightyeight children with PNS in the hypercoagulable state,on the basis of administrating with glucocorticosteroid,were administrated with low-dose heparin that infused by micro pump oriented to time ( group A). Eighty patients only treated with glucocorticosteroid were chosen as control (group B). Results Serum-albumin and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) increased,but fibrinogen (Fib) decreased after therapy in the group A,and they all showed significant differences (P < 0. 01 ). Serum-albumin increased after therapy in the group B and there was significant difference (P<0. 01 ). However,APTT and Fib in the group B showed no significant difference( P > 0. 05 ) between post-treatment and pretherapy. Post-treatment serum-albumin and APTT in the group A were significantly higher than those in group B, and Fib was significantly lower than that in group B ( P < 0. 01 ). The rate of urine protein remission in group A (82/88) was significantly higher than that in group B (63/80). Urine protein remission time and edema disappearance time were significantly shorter in group A than group B ( P < 0. 01 ). APTT of group A at the peak concentration of heparin after therapy was significantly higher than that of pretherapy ( P < 0. 01 ), and the ratio was 2. 38. However, there was no significant difference in APTT at the valley concentration of heparin between post-treatment and pretherapy ( P > 0.05 ). Conclusion Low dose-heparin infused by micro pump oriented to time in the treatment of children with PNS has an obvious anticoagulative effect. It can improve the rate of urine protein remission and shorten edema disappearance time. Meanwhile it is safety ,requires no laboratory monitor and has few drug side effects,thus it deserves further clinical application.
3.Combined application of low-dose dopamine and phentolamine for treatment of edema in children with nephrotic syndrome
Jiandong HONG ; Mingfeng WANG ; Qingliu FU ; Tianwen ZHENG ; Zhiqiang SU ; Zhanrong XI
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011;18(1):36-38
Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of low dose dopamine combined with phentolamine in the treatment of primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) with edema. Methods Retrospective control studies were performed in 155 patients of PNS with edema, who received comprehensive treatment with small dose dopamine combined with phentolamine (group A). Patients treated with furosemide infusion were recruited as control (group B). Results The urinary output, urinary sodium increased after therapy in group A, showing significant differences (P < 0. 01). But urinary potassium excretion, serum sodium and potassium showed no significant difference after therapy in group A. The urinary output, urinary sodium and potassium excretion increased and the serum sodium and potassium decreased after therapy in group B, all showing significant differences between before and after treatment (P <0. 01). The edema relief rate,urinary output, urinary sodium excretion, serum sodium and potassium in group A was significantly higher whereas urinary potassium excretion were significantly lower than those of group B(P <0. 01). The rate of drug adverse reaction in group A was significantly lower than that of group B. Conclusion Low dose dopamine combined with phentolamine in PNS with edema is safe and effective,which may be a substitute of diuretic like furosemide in the treatment of edema of patients with different blood volume.
4.Ativation of gliacytes and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase and possible mechanism of neuronal apoptosis induced by Aβ25-35 injection into hippocampus in rats
Yuanwei WANG ; Guanyi ZHENG ; Xiaochun CHEN ; Jing ZHANG ; Tianwen HUANG ; Hong YE ; Xiaodong PAN
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2014;(5):616-621
Objective To investigate the relationship between activation of gliacytes , mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38MAPK) and neuronal apoptosis after microinjecting aggregated Aβ25-35 into hippocampus.Methods The model was established by using stereotaxic technique to inject 10μg aggregated Aβ25-35 into dorsal hippocampus in rats .The rats were grouped as the control , vehicle and model groups .Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting were used for detection of activation of microglia(MG), atrocytes (AS) and expression of p-p38MAPK in the hippocampus.ELISA was used to evaluate the level of TNF-αand IL-1β.The survival neurons were observed by Nissl staining and the apoptotic neurons were identified by tunnel staining .Results Expression of ox-42, GFAP, p-p38MAPK were up-regulated in hippocampus, as well as TNF-α、IL-1β, which reached a highest value on the 7th day after injection of Aβ25-35.However, the number of neuron with Nissl positive decreased gradually , and the tunnel positive neurons increased highly and reached a peak value on the 7th day.There were significant differences between the control and vehicle group ( P <0.01). Conclusion Apoptosis of the neuron caused by Aβ25-35 injection may result from activation of gliacytes , p38 MAPK and increase of TNF-αand IL-1βlevel.
5.Percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy for the treatment of dysphagia associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: preliminary results in 51 cases
Jun CAO ; Shiyue PENG ; Saibo WANG ; Yang HE ; Hongqiang LIU ; Tianwen YUAN ; Baocheng ZHAO ; Xiaohui ZHENG ; Yueqi ZHU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(2):147-152
Objective To discuss the clinical application of percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (PRG) in treating dysphagia associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),and to evaluate its safety and improvement effect on patient's nutritional status in ALS patients with pulmonary insufficiency.Methods The clinical data of 51 ALS patients who received PRG were retrospectively analyzed.The success rate of surgery and postoperative complications were recorded.All patients were regularly followed up,and the longterm complications as well as the one-,3-and 6-month mortality rates after the surgery were documented.The improvement of patient's nutritional status was evaluated.Results PRG was successfully accomplished in all 51 patients,the technical success rate was 100%.Mild postoperative complications occurred in 7 patients (13.73%) and severe massive hemorrhage in one patient (2.0%).After PRG,no signs or symptoms of impaired respiratory function were observed.No death occurred in one month and in 3 months after PRG.Six months after PRG,three patients died(6.8 %,3/44).One month after PRG,31 patients had an increase in body weight of more than 1 kg,and the mean BMI was increased from preoperative t8.60±2.14 to postoperative 19.27±1.81 (one month after PRG),19.17±1.93 (3 month after PRG) and 18.89±2.33 (6 month after PRG).Conclusion For the performance of PRG no gastroscopy or anesthesia is needed,thus,the risk of aspiration asphyxia can be reduced in ALS patients complicated by pulmonary insufficiency and the success rate as well as the safety can be improved.Therefore,this technique is an effective means to ensure that the ALS patients with pulmonary insufficiency can get adequate energy intake to improve their nutritional status.
6.Establishment of a screening method for AZF microdeletions by capillary technology and a clinical trial.
Tianwen HE ; Hui ZHAO ; Xin ZHAO ; Jian LU ; Yichun ZHENG ; Changbin ZHANG ; Aihua YIN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2016;33(4):550-554
OBJECTIVETo establish an accurate, fast and simple screening method for AZF microdeletions using capillary technology and use it for clinical testing.
METHODSFor each pair of primers, the 5' end of either forward or reverse primer was labeled with a FAM, JOE or TAMRA fluorescence dyes to establish multiplex quantitative fluorescence PCR systems for the establishment of a screening method of Y chromosome AZF microdeletions by capillary technology. The detection of Y chromosome AZF microdeletion was carried out on 725 cases of non-obstructive azoospermia, oligospermia or asthenospermia.
RESULTSA screening method for Y chromosome AZF microdeletions using capillary technology was established. Thirty eight cases of AZF microdeletions were found among 725 cases of non-obstructive azoospermia, oligospermia or asthenospermia, which gave a deletion rate of 5.24%. Y chromosomal microdeletions were found in 8.62% of the azoospermia group, 6.75% of the oligozoospermic group, and 2.23% of the asthenospermia group.
CONCLUSIONAn accurate, fast and simple screening method of Y chromosome AZF microdeletions by capillary technology has been established, which may have an important clinical value.
Adult ; Azoospermia ; genetics ; Capillary Action ; Chromosome Deletion ; Chromosomes, Human, Y ; Humans ; Infertility, Male ; Male ; Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Sex Chromosome Aberrations ; Sex Chromosome Disorders of Sex Development ; diagnosis
7.Expert consensus on perioperative basic prevention for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis in elderly patients with hip fracture (version 2024)
Yun HAN ; Feifei JIA ; Qing LU ; Xingling XIAO ; Hua LIN ; Ying YING ; Junqin DING ; Min GUI ; Xiaojing SU ; Yaping CHEN ; Ping ZHANG ; Yun XU ; Tianwen HUANG ; Jiali CHEN ; Yi WANG ; Luo FAN ; Fanghui DONG ; Wenjuan ZHOU ; Wanxia LUO ; Xiaoyan XU ; Chunhua DENG ; Xiaohua CHEN ; Yuliu ZHENG ; Dekun YI ; Lin ZHANG ; Hanli PAN ; Jie CHEN ; Kaipeng ZHUANG ; Yang ZHOU ; Sui WENJIE ; Ning NING ; Songmei WU ; Jinli GUO ; Sanlian HU ; Lunlan LI ; Xiangyan KONG ; Hui YU ; Yifei ZHU ; Xifen YU ; Chen CHEN ; Shuixia LI ; Yuan GAO ; Xiuting LI ; Leling FENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(9):769-780
Hip fracture in the elderly is characterized by high incidence, high disability rate, and high mortality and has been recognized as a public health issue threatening their health. Surgery is the preferred choice for the treatment of elderly patients with hip fracture. However, lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has an extremely high incidence rate during the perioperative period, and may significantly increase the risk of patients′ death once it progresses to pulmonary embolism. In response to this issue, the clinical guidelines and expert consensuses all emphasize active application of comprehensive preventive measures, including basic prevention, physical prevention, and pharmacological prevention. In this prevention system, basic prevention is the basis of physical and pharmacological prevention. However,there is a lack of unified and definite recommendations for basic preventive measures in clinical practice. To this end, the Orthopedic Nursing Professional Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association and Nursing Department of the Orthopedic Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care organized relevant nursing experts to formulate Expert consensus on perioperative basic prevention for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis in elderly patients with hip fracture ( version 2024) . A total of 10 recommendations were proposed, aiming to standardize the basic preventive measures for lower extremity DVT in elderly patients with hip fractures during the perioperative period and promote their subsequent rehabilitation.