1.Determination of Camphor, Borneol and Bornyl Acetate in Shenling Baizhu Powder by Gas Chromatography
Mengmeng WANG ; Jinghui WANG ; Xintong FU ; Yougen CHEN ; Bin WU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(12):56-58
Objective To establish a GC method for simultaneous determine of camphor, borneol and bornyl acetate in Shenling Baizhu Powder. Methods Capillary column was used with 100% methyl polysiloxane as stationary phase. The temperature-programmed was as follows:starting temperature of 60 ℃, 5 ℃/min, rose to 130 ℃, kept for 5 minutes, followed by 20 ℃/min up to 230 ℃, and kept for 5 minutes. Results The average recovery rate of camphor was 99.87%, RSD was 1.3%, and good linear relationship was showed in the range of 0.003 77-0.150 8 μg (r=0.999 9). The average recovery of borneol was 100.71%, RSD was 2.1%, and good linear relationship was showed in the range of 0.002 411-0.096 4 μg (r=0.999 9). The average recovery rate of bornyl acetate was 101.95%, RSD was 1.3%, and good linear relationship was showed in the range of 0.003 02-0.121 1 μg (r=0.999 9). Conclusion The method is simple, reliable, accurate, and can effectively control the quality of Amomi Fructus in Shenling Baizhu Powder.
2.Diagnostic and therapeutic value of open food challenge in children of cow′s milk protein allergy
Zhuang PI ; Xintong Lü ; Lan WU ; Zhaoxia WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2016;32(4):567-569
Objective:To study the diagnostic and therapeutic value of open food challenge in children with cow ′s milk protein allergy.Methods:It is a retrospective analysis of 55 children with suspected cow′s milk protein allergy ( CMPA ) who attended the clinic of the pediatric gastroenterology department ,the First Hospital of Jilin University from March 2014 to March 2015.These children were fed by a mino acid based formulae ( AAF) for 2-4 weeks and then open food challenge ( OFC) test was performed.Those children who tested positive , were diagnosed as having CMPA.They were then fed with AAF for further 3 months and OFC was performed again.Then discusse the diagnostic and therapeutic value of open food challenge in children with cow ′s milk protein allergy.Results:Out of 55 CMPA suspected children ,52 tested positive with OFC yielding a positive rate of 94.55%.These 52 children were fed with AAF for further 3 months and then tested with OFC ,9 children tested positive yielding a positive rate of 17.30%.These 9 children were again fed with AAF for 3 months and then tested with OFC.This time 2 children tested positive yielding a positive rate of 3.85%.Con-clusion:Open food challenge teats are of great significance in the diagnosis of CMPA ,and evaluation of tolerance to cow′s milk protein ( CMP).
3.Prediction of stroke risk in patients with transient ischemic attack: ABCD score and its derived scores
Xintong WU ; Xiaowen SONG ; Jinbo CHEN ; Yipeng SU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2017;25(4):359-363
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a high-risk signal of acute ischemic cerebrovascular diseases, indicates a significant increase in the risk of ischemic stroke, especially within 7 days.Risk assessment and stratification are important in patients with TIA.A variety of simple prediction scales were developed based on the risk factors for stroke in patients with TIA, such as the California scale, ABCD scale, and ABCD2 scale.Among them, the ABCD scale score is used most commonly, but as its application becomes more and more common, the defects of this scale are also increasingly apparent.In recent years, some derived scales of ABCD score were introduced in order to improve the sensitivity and specificity of prediction.This article reviews the evolution, contents, characteristics, and predictive value of the ABCD score and its derived scales in the prediction of stroke risk in patients with TIA.
4.Study on the Feasibility of Evaluating Drug in vitro Sustained Release Performance by Overflow Dissolu-tion Method
Li CAI ; Fuping WANG ; Min LIANG ; Xintong WU ; Zhongmin CHEN
China Pharmacy 2017;28(13):1827-1830
OBJECTIVE:To study the feasibility of overflow dissolution method for evaluating the drug in vitro sustained re-lease performance. METHODS:Overflow dissolution method was established by simulating the drugs elimination in vivo. Using Nifedipine sustained-elease tablets(Ⅰ)from 2 different manufacturers as model drug A,B,concentration-time curve,cumulative release rate- time curve,release velocity-time curve of model drugs in release pool at 3 different overflow speed (0,1.50,3.00 mL/min)were investigated. RESULTS:When overflow speed was 0,the cumulative dissolution was consistent with that of the con-ventional dissolution method. As the overflow speed increased,cmax of drug A,B was decreased [A:(8.89±0.20),(5.21±0.04), (3.51±0.03)μg/mL;B:(7.62±0.05),(4.80±0.09),(2.89±0.04)μg/mL];cumulative release rate was increased [A:(85.47± 2.45)%,(94.29 ± 2.44)%,(96.04 ± 2.56)%;B:(73.28 ± 1.13)%,(78.46 ± 1.94)%,(82.50 ± 1.69)%] ;tmax was ahead (A:1.5,1.0,0.5 h;B:2.0,1.0,0.5 h). CONCLUSIONS:Overflow dissolution method has avoided the inhibition of too large drug concentration on drug release,making complete drug release and more accurate evaluation of in vivo sustained release performance of the preparation.
5.Application of Navien catheter in intracranial aneurysm embolization
Degang WU ; Zhenbao LI ; Xintong ZHAO ; Niansheng LAI ; Jiaqiang LIU ; Bin SHENG ; Jinlong YUAN ; Xinggen. FANG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2017;14(3):133-138
Objective To investigate the application technology and effect of Navien catheter in intracranial aneurysms embolization.Methods The clinical data of 15 patients with intracranial aneurysm treated with Navien catheter in Department of Neurosurgery of Yijishan Hospital Affiliated to Wannan Medical College from March to December 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. The extracranial segments of internal carotid arteries were seriously tortuous in all patients. The coaxial system was used during procedure. Whether the Navien catheter could be smoothly placed into the target artery or not was observed,and the coils or stent-assisted coils were used to embolize the intracranial aneurysms in the corresponding positions. The immediate embolization results were assessed by the Raymond grading. The intraoperative and postoperative complications were observed and the patients were followed up by imaging.Results All 15 patients had abnormal tortuosity of extracranial segments of internal carotid arteries. The Navien catheter was able to smoothly pass through the tortuous vessels and reach the desired position. The stent-assisted coil embolization was used in 9 patients,and the coil embolization was used in 6 patients. The success rate of the coil and stent placement technology was 100%. The stents were all accurately put in place without shift. According to the Raymond grading,the immediate embolization rate of aneurysms showed that 15 patients achieved Raymond gradeⅠ. One case developed internal carotid spasm during the procedure. The patient was improved after giving papaverine. Others did not have intraoperative complications,such as cerebral vasospasm,vascular dissection,in-stent thrombosis,and intraoperative aneurysm rupture. Five patients were followed up for 3 to 6 months with digital subtraction angiography (DSA). There was no recurrence of aneurysm and no in-stent stenosis and shift,No rebleeding or cerebral ischemia was observed.Conclusion Forpatients with severely tortuous in extracranial segments of internal carotid artery,using the Navien catheter may overcome artery tortuosity and other unfavorable factors of the patients and successfully reach the target vessel position,enable the embolization of intracranial aneurysms to be completed successfully.
6.Analysis of influencing factors of recrudescence after endovascular embolization of posterior communicating artery aneurysms
Bin SHENG ; Xinggen FANG ; Zhenbao LI ; Degang WU ; Niansheng LAI ; Xintong ZHAO ; Jiaqiang LIU ; Bingbing ZHANG ; Jun LIU ; Shanshui XU
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2017;14(7):371-375
Objective To investigate the risk factors for influencing recrudescence after endovascular embolization of posterior communicating artery aneurysms.Methods From January 2014 to December 2014,71 consecutive patients (a total of 74 aneurysms) with posterior communicating artery aneurysm treated with endovascular treatment at the Department of Neurosurgery,Yijishan Hosptial of Wannan Medical College were enrolled retrospectively.The aneurysms were calculated as the number of cases (n=74).The aneurysms were divided into two groups according to whether they had recrudescence or not,including recurrent group (n=18) and non-recurrent group (n=56).The differences of the clinical data and aneurysm characteristics between the two groups were compared.Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for recrudescence after endovascular embolization of posterior communicating artery aneurysms.Results Of the 74 patients with aneurysm,51 were treated with simple coil embolization and 23 were treated with stent-assisted coil embolization.All the coils were released satisfactorily.There were significant difference in the size of aneurysms and Raymond grade between the two groups (all P<0.01).The incidence of aneurysms with daughter cysts (55.6% [10/18] and the rate of non-stent-assisted coil embolization (88.9% [16/18]) in the recurrent group were significantly higher than those in the non-recurrent group (23.2% [13/56],62.5% [35/56]).The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (all P<0.05).There was no significant difference in other aneurysm features between the two groups (all P>0.05).After variable selection,the Raymond grade was referred to Raymond gradeⅠ.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the non-stent-assisted coil embolization (OR,4.789,95%CI 1.207-19.009,P=0.026),Raymond grade Ⅱ (OR,12.326,95%CI 3.838-39.592,P<0.01),Raymond grade Ⅲ (OR,36.884,95%CI 2.892-470.454,P=0.005) were the independent risk factors for recrudescence after embolization of posterior communicating artery aneurysms.Conclusion Non-stent-assisted coil embolization,Raymond Ⅱ and Ⅲ may cause recrudescence of posterior communicating artery aneurysms.
7.Cause analysis and management of the complications of Enterprise stent-assisted embolization of intracranial aneurysms
Sansong CHEN ; Xinggen FANG ; Zhenbao LI ; Guangfu DI ; Xintong ZHAO ; Degang WU ; Niansheng LAI ; Jiaqiang LIU ; Jiaqi ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2015;(8):421-425,434
Objective To analyze the intraoperative and postoperative common complications of Enterprise stent-assisted embolization of intracranial aneurysms and the causes and preventive measures. Methods One hundred forty-three patients with intracranial aneurysm treated with Enterprise stent-assisted embolization at the Department of Neurosurgery,Yijishan Hospital,the First Hospital Affiliated to Wannan Medical College from January 2012 to March 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. The common intraoperative and postoperative complications and its possible causes,as well as the appropriate management were analyzed,and the prognoses were observed. Results A total 143 patients(205 aneurysms)with intracranial aneurysm were enrolled,included 43 with unruptured aneurysm,12 with recurrent aneurysm,and 88 with ruptured aneurysm. A total of 170 Enterprise stents were used. Twenty-two patients (15. 4%)had complications. Among them,2 had intraoperative aneurysm rupture,and they recovered well and discharged after active treatment. Thirteen patients had acute thrombosis,11 of the patients completely restored blood flow immediately after tirofiban and/or urokinase,microcatheter and guidewire-contact thrombolysis. The thrombolysis failed in 1 patient,and the blood flow was slow in 1 patient. Six patients had different degrees of cerebral infarction after procedure,and 1 died (peroperative Hunt-Hess grade Ⅳ). Three patients had vasospasm and they were improved after reducing blood vessel wall irritation and papaverine infusion. The introperative stent guidewire was broken and the stent in place was difficult in 1 case. The last coil packed difficultly during the procedure,and it protruded into the parent artery in 1 case. Two patients had non-aneurysmal hemorrhage after procedure. After conservative treatment,one left unilateral limb muscle strength decline and the other was stable after craniotomy,but leaving aphasia and hemiplegia. Conclusion When using the Enterprise stent-assisted embolization for complex aneurysms,grasping the indications strictly,strengthening the perioperative management and improving the operative skills may reduce or avoid the occurrence of complications.
8.Efficacy analysis of endovascular treatment of ruptured aneurysm of fetal posterior communicating artery
Jinlong YUAN ; Xinggen FANG ; Zhenbao LI ; Xintong ZHAO ; Degang WU ; Niansheng LAI ; Jiaqiang LIU ; Bin SHENG ; Jun SUN ; Shanshui XU
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;13(10):535-539
Objective To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of endovascular treatment of posterior communicating artery aneurysm (PcoAA)in keeping the fetal posterior cerebral artery (FPCA) patency. Methods Form January 2014 to December 2015,14 patients with ruptured PcoAA enrolled retrospectively were treated with endovascular embolization. Six of them were treated with simple coil embolization,3 with stent-assisted coil embolization,3 with double catheter-assisted coil embolization,1 with stent-assisted coil embolization + double catheter technique,and 1 with Y-stent in Yijishan Hospital, Wannan Medical College. The immediate embolization rate of PcoAA (using Raymond grade),prognosis of the patients (the modified Rankin scale score at 6 months after procedure),complications,and imaging follow-up results were analyzed. Results The success rate of coil and stenting was 100% . All the stents were accurately released in place without displacement. The immediate Raymond grading of the aneurysms displayed that Raymond grade Ⅰ was in 8 cases,Raymond grade Ⅱ was in 4 cases,and Raymond grade Ⅲ was in 2 cases. All FPCA were kept patent. A coil protruded into internal carotid artery in one case during the procedure. Others did not have any complications,such as intraoperative cerebral vasospasm,in-stent thrombosis,and rupture. All 14 patients were followed up for 3 -24 months after procedure. Two had recurrence. Both were aneurysms embolized with coils only. No rebleeding and ischemic
complications were observed. The modified Rankin scale scores in 13 cases were 0 -2 at 6 months after procedure,1 was 4. Conclusions Endovascular embolization for the treatment of PcoAA and keeping FPCA patency are safe and feasible. A variety of endovascular treatment modalities are necessary in order to keep FPCA patency.
9.Evidence summary for prevention and management of implantable venous access port occlusion in adult patients
Chaojun WU ; Jing MIAO ; Xintong ZHANG ; Jinxing ZHU ; Kouying LIU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2018;53(3):346-351
Objective To retrieve,appraise and summarize the available evidence on management and prevention of implantable venous access port occlusion in adult patients.Methods We searched the BMJ best practice,UpToDate,Cochrane Library,Joanna Briggs Institute Library,Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario,National Guideline Clearinghouse,PubMed,EMbase,CNKI and CBM to collect literatures including guidelines,evidence summary,best practice information sheet,recommended practice,systematic review and consensus.Results Five references including one guideline,one systematic review,two evidence summaries,and one expert consensus were included.A total of eight items of best evidence were summarized with regard to syringe size,flush volume,flush technique and frequency of administration,choose of needleless connectors,management of mechanical occlusion,drug/mineral precipitation,and thrombotic occlusion.Conclusion Healthcare workers should regulate the standard of venous access port flushing and locking and manage catheter occlusion in a timely manner,to avoid adverse incidents like interruptions in treatment,bacteremia,and venous thrombosis.
10.Cerebral magnetic resonance diffusion kurtosis imaging in active Crohn's disease patients with or without anxiety
Kecen YUE ; Jingwen SUN ; Xintong WU ; Haifeng SHI
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(5):432-438
Objective:To investigate the changes of brain microstructure in active Crohn's disease (CD) patients with or without anxiety by diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI), and to explore the relationship between brain microstructure and anxiety in patients with CD.Methods:Thirty-seven patients with CD who were treated in Changzhou Second People's Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University from January 2022 to January 2023 were included as the CD group, and 20 healthy subjects were included as the healthy control group during the same period. All subjects were assessed with hospital anxiety and depression scale-anxiety (HADS-A) before magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scan. According to the HADS-A score, CD patients were divided into the CD group with anxiety (16 cases) and the CD group without anxiety (21 cases). After MRI scan, DKI parameters were obtained by DKE software. One-way analysis of variance was used to compare DKI parameters between the two groups of CD patients and the healthy control group. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between DKI parameters in different brain areas and psychological scale scores in the two groups of CD patients.Results:The axial diffusion kurtosis(AK)values in the right insula, the left superior temporal gyrus, the right thalamus, the left middle temporal gyrus, the right inferior temporal gyrus, the left lingual gyrus and the right anterior cuneus were significantly different among the three groups ( F=3.060-9.627, all P<0.05).There were significant differences in the radial diffusion kurtosis(RK) values in the right cerebellar region 6 and the left hippocampus among the three groups ( F=4.124, 3.536, 4.200, all P<0.05). Further multiple comparison results showed that the AK values of the right insula (0.701±0.028)( P=0.019), the left superior temporal gyrus (0.764±0.016)( P=0.002) and the right thalamus (0.728±0.016)( P=0.001) in the CD group without anxiety were lower than those of the healthy control group(0.726±0.010, 0.780±0.015, 0.771±0.082), and the RK value of the right cerebellar region 6 ( P=0.021) was lower than that of the healthy control group. The AK values of the right insula ( P=0.023), the left superior temporal gyrus ( P=0.015), the right thalamus ( P=0.031), the left middle temporal gyrus ( P=0.006), the right inferior temporal gyrus ( P=0.001) and the left lingual gyrus ( P=0.007) in the CD group with anxiety were lower than those in the healthy control group. The RK values of right cerebellar region 6 ( P=0.012) and left hippocampus ( P=0.004) were lower than those of healthy control group. The AK values of the right insula ( P=0.002) and the right anterior cuneus ( P=0.017) in the group with anxiety were lower than those in the CD group without anxiety. In the CD group with anxiety, the AK value of the right insula was correlated with erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)( r=-0.47, P=0.048), HADS-A score ( r=-0.68, P=0.002), SES-CD( r=-0.84, P<0.001) and duration of disease ( r=-0.61, P=0.008) were negatively correlated. AK values in the left superior temporal gyrus with anxiety CD group were negatively correlated with HADS-A score ( r=-0.51, P=0.030) and SES-CD score ( r=-0.48, P=0.046). Conclusion:The microstructure of some brain regions was damaged in CD patients with or without anxiety, which was manifested as decreased RK and AK values in DKI parameter values, which may be related to the anxiety state in active CD patients.