1.Research progress in topical application of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs for uveitis-associated cystoid macular edema and choroidal neovascularization
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2014;32(7):659-663
Uveitis is a kind of inflammatory disease affected in ocular posterior segment.Uveitis sustains a long duration and causes a significant damage of visual function.It often leads to serious complications,such as cystoid macular edema (CME),cataract,glaucoma,retinal detachment and choroidal neovascularization (CNV).In the pathological process of uveitis,inflammatory factors promote the release of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) through a variety of pathways.It has been verified that VEGF level is elevated in vitreous in the patients with uveiticinduced CME.Intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drugs,including ranibizumab and bevacizumab,can improve the visual acuity in most patients with noninfectious uveitic-induced CME and CNV.However,intravitreously repeated injections of anti-VEGF drugs may be required in some patients.Intraocular injection of anti-VEGF drugs is an optional and effective way for those with persist macular edema and not being suitable for the use of corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy.However,anti-VEGF drugs may affect the efficacy of corticosteroid.Therefore,more clinical and basic researches are still needed.The status and progresses in the use of anti-VEGF drugs for uveitisinduced CME and CNV were reviewed.
2.Development trend and clinical applications of ocular fundus optical imaging diagnostic technology
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2015;31(5):417-420
Using optical imaging equipment with different wavelength and computer technology,fundus optical imaging diagnostic techniques can record fundus reflected light,auto fluorescence and emitted light after excitation by external light source in order to observe and analyze the structure and pathological process of retina and choroid.Advances in fundus optical image capture technology (including laser,confocal laser,spontaneous auto-fluorescence,multispectral imaging) and storage and analysis technology,promote this field into a high-definition digital imaging era,with features of rapid,non-invasive,wide-angle three-dimensional multi-level integration,dynamic automatic navigation location tracking and combined application of a variety of optical imaging diagnostic techniques.In order to promote clinical and scientific research of ocular fundus diseases,we need to understand the development trend of optical imaging diagnostic technique,interpret the fundus imaging features appropriately,reasonably chose different inspection techniques,establish standardized diagnosis criteria and continue to expand clinical applications.
3.Anti-VEGF therapy and subretinal fibrosis
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(6):583-586
Subretinal fibrosis contributes to the loss of vision associated with agerelated macular degeneration.Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy is the current standard treatment for exudative age-related macular degeneration.In this review,many risk factors of subretinal fibrosis are discussed,the relationship between anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy and subretinal fibrosis,some potential novel therapeutic methods to suppresses subretinal fibrosis are also revealed.
4.Effect Evaluation of Critical Illness Insurance under New Cooperative Medical System: Analysis Based on the Data of China Family Panel Studies
Weiwei XIE ; Yuanyuan GONG ; Xiaomeng MA
Chinese Health Economics 2017;36(3):46-48
Objective:To evaluate the implementation effects of critical illness insurance of New Cooperative Medical System(NCMS) on the occurrence rate and economic burden of major disease expenditure.Methods:Based on the peasant household data of China Family Panel Studies(CFPS) in 2014.the two-part model was applied to analyze the changes in major disease occurrence and burden after the implement of insurance.Results:NCMS critical illness insurance did not reduce the occurrence of critical disease expenditure,but signally cut down the economic burden of serious illness peasants in central and eastern China.Conclusion:The implementation effect of NCMS critical illness insurance was well in central and eastern China,but was poor in western China;the prevention and health care system of NCMS should be built,while the implementation plans and compensation level of critical illness insurance should be improved in western region.
5.Effect of leptin on cytotrophoblast proliferation and invasion.
Haiyi, LIU ; Yuanyuan, WU ; Fuyuan, QIAO ; Xun, GONG
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2009;29(5):631-6
The effects of leptin on cytotrophoblast proliferation and invasion activity were investigated. Immunohistochemistry was used to determine the placental expression of leptin in first-trimester pregnancy. By using RT-PCR and quantitative real-time PCR, the expression of leptin in cytotrophoblast and the effect of leptin on cytotrophoblast secretion were detected. The potential of cell proliferation, invasiveness and migration was assessed by MTT, Transwell invasion assay and migration assay respectively when the cytotrophoblast was cultured with different concentrations of leptin. The results showed that: (1) Leptin was distributed diffusely around cell membrane, in cytoplasma, and on nuclear membrane of cytotrophoblast; (2) Leptin mRNA was expressed in cytotrophoblast. Ten ng/mL leptin could promote the secretion of cytotrophoblast significantly (P<0.01); (3) After culture with different concentrations of leptin for 24 h or longer, the proliferation of cytotrophoblast was inhibited, while in 24 h leptin could promote cytotrophoblast invasion and migration. Leptin at a concentration of 500 ng/mL could promote cytotrophoblast invasiveness and migration significantly as compared with controls (P<0.05). It was suggested that leptin could inhibit cytotrophoblast proliferation, and promote cytotrophoblast invasion and migration activity.
6.Clinical Analysis of Late Pregnancy Complicated with Uterine Leiomyoma
Xinwei SHI ; Yuanyuan WU ; Xun GONG ; Fuyuan QIAO ; Haiyi LIU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;26(1):40-43
Objective:The treatment of late pregnancy complicated with utedne leiomyoma was investigated.Methods:193 Cases of Iate pregnancy complicated with uterine leiomyoma from January 2003 to August 2008 were recruited in our hospital.According to the delivery route,size and subtype of fibroid,blood loss,operation hours and postoperative inpatient period were compared.Results:104 cases of pregnancy complicated with uterine leiomyoma were diagnosed before cesarean section(CS).No significant differences on blood losses and operation hours were found between CS group and CS+myomectomy group(P>0.05).The operation heurs of leiomyoma in corpus uteri was significantly shorter than leiomyoma in lower uterine segment and cervix(P=0.007).Leiomyoma bigger than 8 cm needed significantly Ionger operative hours and lose more blood than the smaller leiomyoma.Operation hours,blood loss and postoperative inpatient period were significantly different between submucous leiomyoma and subserosal leiomyoma(P<0.05).Conclusions:Pregnancy complicated with uterine leiomyoma should be diagnosed as early as possible.During cesarean section on when leiomyoma is bigger than 8 cm,locating at lower uterine segment or cervix or submucous,the treatment should be cautious.
7.Diagnostic value of MRI in pituitary stalk interruption syndrome
Lianggeng GONG ; Xinlan XIAO ; Liling XIE ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Ting SHU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2008;42(7):706-708
Objective To study characteristic findings and the diagnostic value of MRI in pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS). Methods Twenty-one patients with PSIS were included. Small field of view (FOV) MR1 scanning and clinic hormone detection were performed in all patients. Moreover, fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR)T,1 WI with fat-suppression sequence was performed in 8 cases. The appearance on FLAIR T1 WI and T2 WI were recorded. The shape of pituitary stalk and antehypophysis, and the signal intensity of posthypophysis were analyzed simultaneously. Results Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) was confirmed by clinic hormone detection in all 21 cases. The level of basal GH varied from 0. 03 μg,/L to 1.50 μg/L. The peak value under GH provocation was from 0. 13 μg/L to 4. 14 μg/L, and the GH was absolute default in all patients. Seventeen cases of them were combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD), and 4 cases were isolated growth hormone deficiency (IGHD). The height of antepituitary was in the range from 1 mm to 3 mm, and the average value was (1.9±1.2) mm. Pituitary stalk was absent in 18 cases and showed as linear and discontinuous stalk in the other 3 cases. The high signal intensity was invisible in normal position in all cases, the high signal intensity spot in the region of infundibular recess of the third ventricle was shown in 19 cases, while it could not be found anywhere in 2 patients with diabetes insipidus. Conclusion PSIS often shows characteristic appearance on MRI, and a definite diagnosis can be made by using MRI combined with clinic hormone detection.
8.Multimodal fundus imaging in patients of syphilitic posterior uveitis at different stages
Weidan YANG ; Suqin YU ; Hong WANG ; Liping XIE ; Yuanyuan GONG
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2017;33(1):31-35
Objective To observe the fundus imaging characteristics of different stages of syphilitic posterior uveitis. Methods Retrospective cases series. Forty-six eyes of 32 patients with syphilitic posterior uveitis were included. There were 14 patients (16 eyes) and 18 patients (30 eyes) were assigned to acute stage group (with the course<2 months) and chronic stage group (with the course≥2 months) respectively. All eyes received the examination of indirect ophthalmoscopy, color fundus photography, fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). All patients received regular anti-syphilitic treatment. Color fundus photography and OCT were followed after treatment. The fundus imaging characteristics of different stages of syphilitic posterior uveitis were observed. Results Indirect ophthalmoscopy and fundus color photography showed that in the acute stage group, there were 3/16 eyes with optic disc edema;4/16 eyes with a yellowish, placoid lesion involving the macular. There were only some pigment alterations on the fundus after treatment. In the chronic stage group, there were 4/30 eyes with optic disc hyperemia, 3/30 eyes with cystoid macular edema. After treatment, the optic hyperemia vanished gradually, but there were still some pigment alterations. The FFA images of two groups showed various vascular leakages. In the chronic stage group, patients also showed hyper-fluorescence with cystoid macular edema. The patients with course 2–3 years have more transmitted fluorescence on FFA. OCT showed that all eyes in the acute stage group had lost the ellipsoid zone, with irregular granular reflectivity of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) layer, 6 eyes with subretinal fluid in the macular. After treatment, the ellipsoid zone and RPE layer structure recovered gradually. In the chronic stage group, all eyes showed widespread loss of the ellipsoid zone, pigment migration and (or) cystoid macular edema. After treatment, the ellipsoid zone showed partial recovery. The outer ellipsoid zone was still discontinuous in patients with long duration. Conclusions Syphilitic posterior uveitis patients generally had normal fundus, but some cases had a yellowish, placoid lesion involving the macular. FFA showed various vascular leakages, and the chronic stage group showed more transmitted fluorescence. The major OCT change was loss of the ellipsoid zone or with subretinal fluid. After treatment, fundus showed no abnormal manifestations except some pigment alterations;the ellipsoid zone structure recovered gradually in acute stage eyes, partially recovered in chronic stage eyes.
9.Protective Effects of Cordyceps Sinensis from Different Habitats on Acute Injury of Hepatic Tissue Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride
Chen WEI ; Guo XIA ; Du GUANG ; Gong XUEPENG ; Sun YUANYUAN
China Pharmacist 2015;(8):1277-1279
To study and compare the protective effects of Cordyceps sinensis from different habitats on acute injury of hepatic tissue induced by carbon tetrachloride ( CCl4 ) . Methods:The rat model of acute injury of hepatic tissue induced by CCl4 was established. The biochemical indicators of alanine aminotranferease ( ALT) and aspartate aminotransferease ( AST) in the serum and superoxide dismutase ( SOD) and L-glutathione( GSH) in the liver tissue were detected, and the liver tissue HE staining was used for the histopathology determination. Results:Compared with those in the model group, the levels of AST and ALT in the serum were sig-nificantly reduced, the levels of SOD and GSH in the liver tissue were notably increased, and the necrosis of liver cells was improved in Cordyceps sinensis groups at low, medium and high dose from different habitats (P<0. 05), however, the differences between the two different habitats were not significant (P>0. 05). Conclusion: Cordyceps sinensis from Qinghai and Tibet shows some positive differences in the protective effect on the acute chemical liver injury induced by CCl4 in rats,however, the differences are not remarka-ble.
10.Protective effect of Huangban Granule against light-induced retinal damage in rats.
Yuanyuan GONG ; Yi SONG ; Zhenggao XIE ; Xingwei WU
Journal of Integrative Medicine 2008;6(11):1159-63
To observe the protective effect of Huangban Granule, a compound of traditional Chinese herbal medicine, on rats with retinal damage induced by light.