1.Effects of excessive weight gain during pregnancy on offspring health: a review
JI Wenhui ; CHANG Jinke ; LI Tao
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):774-777
Excessive gestational weight gain has already become a global clinical and public health problem that seriously affects maternal health. Excessive gestational weight gain not only increases the cesarean section rate and induces adverse pregnant outcomes, but also affects offspring development and health. This article reviews the effects of excessive weight gain during pregnancy on offspring health and its underlying mechanisms. Excessive gestational weight gain may increase the risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases of the respiratory tract, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, mental or psychological illness among offspring, and the pathophysiological mechanisms include inflammatory response, intestinal flora dysbiosis and epigenetics theory. However, further studies are required to validate these hypotheses and to evaluate the effect of excessive weight gain at different gestational stages on offspring health, so as to provide insights into reasonable management of weight gain during pregnancy and improvements of offspring health.
2.Analysis and Management of Off-label Use of Tamoxifen for Ovulation Induction
Liu JI ; Wenhui WU ; Lili YAN ; Xiaojun LI
China Pharmacy 2016;27(1):124-126
OBJECTIVE:To analyze the rationality of tamoxifen for ovulation induction,and to provide reference for the stan-dardization of off-label use of tamoxifen. METHODS:Takingtamoxifen,ovulation inductionandpolycystic ovarian syn-dromeas keywords,relevant literatures about off-label use of tamoxifen for ovulation induction were analyzed and summarized by a search of CNKI,Wanfang database,PubMed database up to July 2015. RESULTS:58 literatures were searched,among which clinical trial or systematic review about the effect of tamoxifen on ovulation induction were selected. 11 valid literatures were col-lected to confirm clinical efficacy of tamoxifen for ovulation induction. Referring to Diagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome:An Expert Consensus,pharmaceutical affairs council of our hospital had agreed to off-label use of tamoxifen for induc-tion ovulation,and formulated the standard of off-label use of tamoxifen. CONCLUSIONS:Standard management of off-label use of tamoxifen could be better protect the rights both of patient and doctor.
3.Impact of age upon the prognosis of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors
Xu HAN ; Jing ZHAO ; Yuan FANG ; Xuefeng XU ; Yuan JI ; Wenhui LOU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2012;11(4):346-350
Objective To analyze the relationship between age and the prognosis of patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs).Methods The clinical data of 102 patients with pNETs who were admitted to the Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 1999 to December 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.The properties of the tumors were determined by morphology and immunohistochemical staining of chromogranin A,synaptophysin and neuron-specific enolase.Preoperative grading of the tumors was done by mitotic count and Ki67 proliferation index,and the staging of the tumors was done by ENETS TNM system.All patients were divided into younger group (age≤60 years,77 patients) and older group (age > 60 years,25 patients).The survival of the patients was estimated using the life table,and the survival curve was drawn by the Kaplan-Meier method.The survival of the 2 groups was compared using the Log-rank test.Multivariate analysis was performed with the COX proportional hazards model.Results The median survival time was 139.8 months.The overall 1-,2-,5-,and 10-year survival rates were 96%,93%,90% and 80%,respectively.The postoperative survival time of patients in the younger group was significantly longer than that in the older group (x2 =4.717,P < 0.05 ).The prognosis of patients with higher tumor grades ( G2,G3) and higher TNM stages ( Ⅲ,Ⅳ ) in the older group was significantly poorer than those in the younger group ( x2 =11.158,5.375,P < 0.05 ).The results of multivariate analysis showed that age and major vascular invasion were the independent predictors for survival (RR =8.626,12.795,P <0.05 ).Conclusions Age above 60 years is an important independent factor influencing the prognosis of pNETs patients.Tumor grading and TNM staging are highly correlated with the prognosis of the pNETs patients.
4.Acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas: an analysis of 10 cases
Xuefeng XU ; Xiaolin NI ; Yuan JI ; Wenhui LOU ; Dasong WANG ; Tiantao KUANG ; Wenchuan WU ; Dayong JIN
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2010;10(1):6-8
Objective To investigate the histological features,biological features,clinical treatment and prognosis of pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma.Methods A retrospective review of 10 patients with pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma treated in our hospital from 1999 to 2008 was conducted and the clinical features,imaging changes,pathologic feature,treatment course and follow-up data were collected.Results There were 9 men and 1 woman with a mean age of (62±8) years old.Tumors were located in the uncinate process in 1 patient,head of pancreas in 7,body and tail in 2.The median size of these tumors was 4.5 cm×4.7 cm;common bile duct and intrahepatic bile duct,pancreatic duct dilation was detected in 7 cases,and superior mesenteric vein was invaded in 2 cases.Of the 10 patients,8 received pancreaticoduodenectomy,among these 8 patients,3 had extended lymph node dissection,2 had portal vein resection and replacement;2received resection of pancreatic body and tail as well as splenectomy.Histologically,the size of these tumors were 4.0 cm×3.3 cm×3.4 cm.Macrescopically,duodenum was invaded in 5 patients,superior mesenteric vein was invaded in 2 patients and neural invasion was present in 7 cases.Lymph node metastasis was noted in 6 cases.Follow-up data was available in 9 patients and 1 patient was lost in follow-up.The survival ranged from 3 to 51 months with a median survival 18 months,and 9 patients died of tumor recurrence and metastasis after operation.Conclusions Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma should be recognized as a distinct tumor entity and it may not be sensitive to radiotherapy or chemotherapy.The biological features of pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma should be investigated further.
5.Establish Evaluation System to Track Implementation Effect of Clinical Research Projects
Wen HUI ; Xiaokun ZHANG ; Hao JIANG ; Wenhui JU ; Rongrong JI ; Zhiyong YANG ; Chang LIU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2015;28(4):299-302
Objective To establish a suitable evaluation index system to track implementation effect of clinical research program.Methods Delphi method was used to creat the evaluation index system.The weighted average method was adopted to determine the weight of each index.Results After two rounds of expert consultation,twenty seven evaluation indices were selected,including three first-class indices,eight second-class indices and sixteen third-class indices,and the weight of each index was determined.Conclusions The evaluation index system reflects the purpose of tracking clinical research to a certain extent.This index system is simple and easy to be used.
6.Clinical features and prognosis of gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms
Jian'ang LI ; Xu HAN ; Yuan FANG ; Jing ZHAO ; Yuan JI ; Wenhui LOU ; Xuefeng XU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2014;13(10):784-788
Objective To investigate the clinicopathological features,treatment method and prognostic factors of the gastric neuroendocrine neoplasms (gNENs).Methods The clinical data of 80 patients with gNENs who were admitted to the Zhongshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2002 to December 2011 were retrospectively analyzed.All the patients received gastroscopic examination.Patients with well-differentiated and diameter ≤ 2 cm gNENs received endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection.Patients with poordifferentiated and diameter > 2cm tumors received surgical resection of gNENs.Patients were followed up via phone call,mail or out-patient examination till October 31,2013.The Kaplan-Meier method was used for drawing the survival curve and calculating the survival rate.The univariate analysis was done by Log-rank test and the multivariate analysis was done by COX proportional hazards model.Results Fifty-eight patients had pain and discomfort in the epigastric region.Thirty-two gNENs were located at the cardia,40 at the body and 8 at the pylorus.Fortyfour gNENs were ulcerative type,25 were polypoid type,11 were protruded type.The mean diameter of the gNENs was 2.6 cm (range,0.4-7.5 cm).Twenty-seven gNENs were in grade 1,10 in grade 2 and 43 in grade 3.Forty-five gNENs were localized,34 gNENs had lymph node involvement (2 gNENs had distal metastasis),and 1 gNENs had distal metastasis.Thirty-one patients received endoscopic resection,and did not receive adjuvant therapy.Forty-nine patients (6 with gastric neuroendocrine tumor and 43 with gastric neuroendocrine carcinoma)received radical resection,including proximal subtotal gastrectomy in 16 patients,distal subtotal gastrectomy in 15 patients,total gastrectomy in 15 patients and distal subtotal gastrectomy + resection of the liver metastasis in 3 patients.Thirty-four patients received adjuvant chemotherapy and 15 did not receive adjuvant chemotherapy.Seventy-nine patients were followed up for a median time of 42.0 months (range,2.0-113.0 months).The mean time of survival was 75.6 months(range,2.8-100.8 months),and the 1-,3-,5-year overall survival rates were 91.3%,75.8% and 66.5%,respectively.The 5-year survival rates of patients with gNENs in grade 1,grade 2 and grade 3 were 100.0%,100.0% and 38.0%,respectively.The results of univariate analysis showed that the gender,treatment methods,adjuvant chemotherapy,types of tumor,tumor diameter,classification and staging of the tumor were correlated with the prognosis of the patients (x2=9.550,17.488,25.038,14.994,6.897,25.234,22.066,P < 0.05).The results of multivariate analysis showed that the gender was the independent risk factor influencing the prognosis of the patients (RR =11.280,95% confidence interval:5.353-19.121,P < 0.05).Conclusions The clinical presentations of gNENs are often nonspecific.The main presentation of gNENs is pain in the epigastric region of the abdomen,and most of the gNENs are located at the cardia or body of the stomach.The staging and grading of the gNENs are varied,and the prognosis is related with the gender of the patients.Endoscopic or surigcal resection is the main treatment method for gNENs.Female patients have a better prognosis than male patients.
7.Diagnosis and treatment of anaplastic carcinoma of the pancreas
Xuefeng XU ; Wenhui LOU ; Yuan JI ; Yebo SHAO ; Chenye SHI ; Wenchuan WU ; Dayong JIN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2013;12(8):561-563
Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of anaplastic carcinoma of the pancreas.Methods The clinical data of 10 patients with anaplastic carcinoma of the pancreas who were admitted to the Zhongshan Hospital from January 1999 to June 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.Computed tomography was carried out preoperatively and surgical plan was designed according to the site of tumors.Chemoradiotherapy was applied postoperatively.Patients were followed up till March 2012 by phone call and out-patient examination.The clinical and imaging features,pathological characteristics,treatment and follow-up data were analyzed.The clinical and pathological features were analyzed by descriptive statistics.The continuous data were described as (x) ± s,and categorical data were presented by frequency and precentage.Results The tumors located at the head of the pancreas were observed in 5 patients,tumor located at the neck of the pancreas in 1 patient,and tumors located at the body and tail of the pancreas in 4 patients.Two patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD),2 underwent PD + extended lymph node dissection,1 underwent PD + portal vein reconstruction,1 underwent pancreatectomy,4 underwent resection of body and tail of pancreas and splenectomy.The size of the tumors ranged from 2.0 cm × 2.0 cm × 2.0 cm to 14.0 cm × 12.0 cm × 9.0 cm.Duodenal and biliary invasion was observed in 4 patients,superior mesenteric vein-portal vein invasion in 1 patient,splenic artery invasion in 1 patient.Neural invasion was observed in 8 patients,including 4 patients with lymph node metastasis.The results of immunohistochemical staining showed that 10 patients were with positive expression of cytokeratin 7,and 1 patient was with positive expression of vimentin.Nine patients were followed up,2 patients did not receive postoperative chemoradiotherapy,6 received chemotherapy with Gemicitabine and 1 received interventional treatment.The survival time of the 9 patients ranged from 8 to 20 months,and the median survival time was 12 months.Eight patients died of tumor recurrence and metastasis.Conclusions Pancreatic anaplastic carcinoma is a distinct rare variant of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.Pancreatic anaplastic carcinoma has high malignancy,definite diagnosis depends on pathological examination,and the surgical plan should be made according to the result of imaging examination.Conventional radiotherapy and chemotherapy are ineffective for the treatment of this disease.
8.Change of Instant Blood Pressure after Different Rehabilitation Exercises for Stroke Patients
Zehua HUANG ; Heng TAN ; Rongyi JI ; Yifang CAI ; Guangxiong CHENG ; Wenhui LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(6):513-514
Objective To explore the change of instant blood pressure after different rehabilitation exercises for stroke patients. Methods60 stroke patients were divided into Groups A, B and C. Group A raised both arms and ante flexed shoulders >70° in seat intermittently40~50 times in 3 minutes; Group B raised both arms and ante flexed shoulders >70° in seat continually for 3 minutes (isometric); Group Cwalked slowly more than 45 steps in 3 minutes. The brachial artery blood pressure and pulse of patients were monitored before and immediatelyafter training. Results The blood pressure of Group B raised significantly after training (P<0.05). Groups A and C did not raise significantlyafter training (P>0.05). The pulse of all the groups raised and there was no significant difference among them after training (P>0.05).Conclusion Continuous persistent isotonic contraction can cause elevation of blood pressure, which patients with hypertension should avoid.
9.A study on the imaging characteristics of autoimmune pancreatitis
Liang LIANG ; Mengsu ZENG ; Xiuzhong YAO ; Shengxiang RAO ; Weizhong CHENG ; Yuan JI ; Wenhui LOU ; Houyu LIU ; Dayong JIN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;27(9):721-725
ObjectiveTo investigate the CT and MRI imaging characteristics of autoimmune pancreatitis and its clinical value.MethodsFourteen patients(13males, 1female, mean age 58.3 years) with autoimmune pancreatitis proved histopathologically or clinically were enrolled in the study.Clinical data was studied retrospectively.Among those patients,CT was performed on 12 cases and MR imaging was performed on 8 patients,6 patients underwent both CT and MR imaging.ResultsAll 14 patients had enlargement of the pancreas,which could be divided into three types including diffuse type ( n =7 ),focal type ( n =5 ) and mixed type ( n =2 ).On plain CT the pancreas was of isodensity ( n =5 ) or mild hypodensity ( n =7).In one case there was several small hypodensity cystic lesions within and around the pancreas that was rarely seen in other autoimmune pancreatitis cases.Pancreatic lesions as shown by MRI were all mildly hypointense on T1WI and mildly hyperintense on T2WI,all displayed lesions were detected as high-signal intensity areas on DWI. By medium contrast,autoimmune pancreatitis lesions demonstrated “ snow-like” heterogeneously decreased enhancement on artery phase of dynamic contrast enhanced imaging and then showed gradually delayed enhancement on portal venous phase and later phases.“Capsule-like” rim was present around the autoimmune pancreatitis lesions in 9 cases.Main pancreatic duct was irregular in shape in 4 cases and slightly dilated in 5 patients.Strictures of lower common bile duct and upper bile duct dilatation as well as thickening and enhancement of the bile duct wall were found in 9 cases.Peripheral vascular involvement was seen in 4 cases. Abdominal lymphadenopathy at hepatic portal was observed in 1 patient.Two cases showed tiny decreased enhancement lesions in the kidneys.Steroid therapy was given in 10 cases,all pancreatitis lesions ameliorated as showed by follow-up imaging examinations.ConclusionsAIP specific CT and MRI imaging findings are common in most patients which help establish the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of AIP.
10.Isolation and biological properties of avian infectious bronchitis virus isolated from Shanxi province
Fang YAN ; Wenbin YUE ; Juan LIU ; Xuying LI ; Yujun ZHAO ; Wenhui JI ; Fengbo LIU ; Qian WU ; Jiayan REN ; Lizhen HUA
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2009;29(7):845-848
Five field strains of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) were isolated from suspected flocks from different time and different regions of Shanxi province,respectively,and characterized by a series of systematic identification assays,such as morphological observation by electron-microscope,interfering with the propagation of NDV,virus pathological role to chicken embryo,virus pathological role to SPF chickens,hemagglutination activity,physiscochemical,and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).The results showed:The typical coronavirus which the spherical virions 60-120 nm in diameter and surface covered with spike like corona were observed under electron-microscope)The propagation of NDV strain was seriously interfered by the 5 isolates respectively;The embryonated chicken egg passages of the 5 isolates could dwarf with chicken embryos;The five isolates had no hemagglutination activity,but after treatment with 1% trypsin,it can agglutinate chicken red blood cell.The strains are sensitive to chloroform and ethyl ether.The SPF chickens which inoculated with the 5 isolates showed clinical sign and result in respiratory and kidney diseases,flower-steak,and swollen with severe urate deposition.The specific fragments of N gene of the 5 isolates were amplified by RT-PCR,respectiveiy.On the basis of all above mentioned results,the 5 isolates were classified as IBV.The study got a good preparedness for further study on molecular epidemioogy of the 5 IBV isolates.