1.The effect of high-flux hemodialysis on the inflammatory factors and serum brain natriuretic in hemodialysis patients with uremia
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(4):532-535
Objective To investigate the influence of the high-flux hemodialysis (HFD) on inflammatory factors [C-reactive protein (CRP),interleukin-6 (IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] and serum brain natriuretic (BNP) in patients before and after hemodialysis.Methods Fifty patients with MHD were enrolled in our hospital in 2013 and divided randomly into HD group (n =25),and HFD group (n =25).Serum CRP,IL-6,TNF-α,and BNP were measured in patients before and after the first hemodialysis session and after the treatment for 6 months later.Results Serum CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α in HD group after the first dialysis session and after the treatment for 6 months were statistically insignificant (P >0.05).In HD group,serum BNP was decreased after the first hemodialysis session and the treatment for 6 months later,the decreases was statistically significant (P <0.01 or P <0.05).In HFD group,serum CRP,IL-6,and TNF-α were decreased after the first treatment,the decreases were statistically insignificant (P > 0.05).However,after the 6 mouths,the decreases were statistically significant (P < 0.05).Serum BNP was decreased after the first hemodialysis session and the treatment for 6 months later,the decrease was statistically significant(P < 0.01).Between two groups,the different time-point and the interaction of two groups and the different time-point,the discrepancy above them were statistically significant (P <0.01).Conclusions The high-flux hemodialysis can eliminate more inflammatory factors such as CRP,IL-6,TNF-α,and serum BNP in patients with uremia.Serum BNP Helps to adjust the dry weight in time,relieve cardiac load and reduce the incidence of heart failure.High-flux hemodialysis is one of the ways of treatment that reduce the morbidity of the heart failure.It can improve prognosis of the patients with MHD.
2.The effect of trichostatin A on Th1 and Th17 cells in the mice model of rheumatoid arthritis
Xin HUA ; Yufeng LIAO ; Bangtai LYU ; Jinghua DAI ; Jianbo MA
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2014;18(1):39-44,后插2
Objective To investigate the effects of trichostatin A (TSA) on Th1 and Th17 cells in the mice model of collagen induced arthritis (CIA).Methods Mice model of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was induced in DBA/1 mice with type Ⅱ collagen.Paws were scored for histological severity of arthritis.The severity of inflammation of mice joints was evaluated by histological examination.Real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to determine mRNA of cytokines and transcriptional factors.Serum cytokine production was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).T cell proliferation was examined by MTT method.One-way ANOVA and Student-Newman-Keuls were conducted in this study.Results The expressions of IFN-γand IL-17 mRNA of the CIA group were higher than that of the control group (8.27±0.64 vs 2.97±0.25,5.80±0.23 vs 0.70±0.26,all P<0.01),but were inhibited significantly by TSA introduced at the onset of arthritis(6.60±0.52,2.50±0.41,all P<0.01).Collagen specific T cell proliferation was significantly suppressed by the introduction of TSA.Increased level of IL-4 was observed in TSA treated group compared to that of CIA group(2.10±0.17 vs 1.01±0.08,P<0.01).Conclusion Th1 and Th17 cells play crucial roles in the lesions of RA.TSA can suppress the progress of CIA by decreasing the percentage of Th1 and Th17.
3.Application of whole-body magnetic resonance diffusion weighted imaging in evaluating the chemotherapy response for lung cancer
Yanming ZHANG ; Xiaobo LYU ; Xuehong ZHAO ; Dongfeng ZHANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Juan KE ; Wei WANG ; Min HUANG ; Xiaofei LI ; Hongjie HE ; Xiaojing ZHANG ; Yufeng ZHAI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2019;26(1):6-9
Objective To study the clinical value of whole -body magnetic resonance diffusion weighted imaging(WB-DWI) in evaluating the chemotherapy response for lung cancer,thus to provide evidence for optimizing clinical imaging examination. Methods From October 2017 to May 2018,60 patients with lung cancer confirmed by histopathology in Linfen Central Hospital were selected. The patients underwent DWI examinations before chemotherapy and after two cycles of chemotherapy. The change of tumor size,distant metastasis and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) value were compared before and after chemotherapy. The correlation between the change rate of ADC value and the shrinkage rate of tumor size in the effective group was analyzed. Results Of 60 cases,1 case had new cerebral metastases after chemotherapy. There were statistically significant differences in ADC value [(1. 12 ± 0.33) ×10 -3mm2/svs.(1.56±0.40) ×10 -3mm2/s]andtumorsize[(4.63±2.75)cmvs.(2.28±1.45)cm] between before and after chemotherapy in the effective group(t= -3. 954,4. 711,all P<0. 01). There was correlation between the change of ADC value and tumor size(r=0. 34,P<0. 05). Conclusion WB-DWI can not only detect the change of tumor size and distant metastasis quickly and effectively,but also can observe the microscopic changes of tumor cells by measuring ADC value. So it can predict the early therapeutic response of the tumor and make effective evaluation for the staging and chemotherapy response of lung cancer.
4.Design and implementation of WeChat high-value consumables management platform based on SPD concept
Anlie CAI ; Hongliang YANG ; Zhengjun BAO ; Xiaoyun HUANG ; Yufeng GUO ; Ping LYU ; Wensheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2019;35(7):607-609
Enhancement of health management capability and resource utilization efficiency of hospitals has become an imperative need to deepen the healthcare reform. The high-value consumables are subject to point-to-point accurate tracking based on code scan, relying on the hospital′s WeChat official account for WeChat-based management. The WeChat platform enables the system to automatically push the preset procurement plan to the mobile terminal of the managers via the low-inventory alarm at the departments. On the other hand, vendors can use their own mobile terminals to receive in time the plans, query product inventory, and last month invoicing information. These measures facilitate the hospital management on high-value consumables.
5.An investigation based on HBM: cognitive of breast cancer patients about emotional disclosure
Qian GU ; Lili LI ; Yufeng MA ; Qian LYU ; Lijuan WANG ; Guohua LU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2018;34(23):1811-1815
Objective To understand the tendency of negative emotional expression and its cognitive influencing factors in breast cancer survivors in China, in order to provide evidence for emotional expression intervention. Methods The qualitative research based on the health belief model (HBM) was adopted. In-depth interviews were conducted with 21 breast cancer survivors. Data were analyzed by content analysis method. Results Among 21 people interviewed, 4 were emotionally expressed and 17 were emotionally suppressed. Aware of the negative emotions, recognize the seriousness of emotional depression, the benefits of emotional expression, the less obstacles of expression and the sense of self-efficacy can promote the occurrence of emotional expression. Conclusions Chinese breast cancer survivors are not good at expressing their negative emotions.Health care workers can change the behavior of patients through the aware of the negative emotions, recognize the seriousness of emotional depression, the benefits of emotional expression,the obstacles of expression and the sense of self-efficacy.
6. Value of immunocytochemistry in differential diagnosis of gastric adenocarcinoma, reactive mesothelial cells and malignant epithelial mesothelioma in metastatic effusion fluid
Ming LYU ; Na CHA ; Yufeng ZOU ; Jihong LENG ; Li XU ; Yan SUN ; Yanyong HAO
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2018;47(3):180-185
Objective:
To investigate the diagnostic value of some antibodies in peritoneal fluid of patients with gastric cancer and malignant epithelioid mesothelioma in serous effusion.
Methods:
One hundred and eighty-two cases of serous effusion were collected at Jilin Cancer Hospital, from July 2012 to July 2016. The expression of GLUT1, CDX2, Villin, calretinin and WT1 was evaluated using SP immunocytochemical technique in peritoneal fluid samples collected from 98 patients with gastric cancer and 74 patients with reactive mesothelial cells. The expression of GLUT1, calretinin and WT1 was also evaluated in serous effusion from 10 patients with mesothelioma.
Results:
The sensitivity of GLUT1, CDX2 and Villin in adenocarcinoma cells was 91.8%(90/98), 68.4% (67/98) and 88.8%(87/98), respectively. The specificity was 95.9% (71/74), 100.0%(74/74) and 100.0% (74/74), respectively. The sensitivity of calretinin and WT1 for reactive mesothelium was 93.2% (69/74) and 79.7% (59/74), respectively. The specificity was 96.9% (95/98) and 100.0% (98/98), respectively. The sensitivity of GLUT1, calretinin and WT1 for mesothelioma was 9/10, 9/10 and 7/10. The reactivity of GLUT1, CDX2, Villin, calretinin and WT1 showed a significant difference (
7.Effects of weekend admission on total hospitalization expenses for elderly patients with hip fracture under the geriatric orthopedic co-management
Lifang WANG ; Yanwei LYU ; Yufeng GE ; Lei PAN ; Fangfang DUAN ; Shiwen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(12):1049-1055
Objective:To explore the impact of weekend hospitalization on total hospitalization expenses for elderly patients with hip fracture under the geriatric orthopedic co-management.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted to analyze the clinical data of elderly patients with hip fracture who had been hospitalized for surgical treatment at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from May 2015 to December 2020. They were divided into 2 groups based on their admission date. Group A was admitted from Monday to Thursday while Group B from Friday to Sunday. The general demographic data, diagnostic information, comorbidities, hospitalization expenses of the patients were collected. The differences in total hospitalization expenses, hospitalization time, rate of surgery within 48 hours and rate of hospital mortality between the 2 groups were analyzed by rank sum test, chi square test, correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression.Results:A total of 6,075 patients with hip fracture were included in this study, including 1,675 males and 4,400 females with a median age of 80 (74, 85) years. There were 3,935 ones in group A and 2,140 ones in group B. The total hospitalization expenses for group A was 58,160.52 (49,215.45, 72,748.94) yuan, insignificantly lower than those for Group B [58,412.90 (49,163.58, 72,712.61) yuan] ( P>0.05). The rate of surgery within 48 hours for group A was 75.8% (2,984/3,935), significantly higher than that for group B [49.3% (1,054/2,140)]. The hospitalization time for group A was 5 (4, 7) days, significantly less than that for group B [5 (4, 7) days] ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the rate of hospital mortality between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that total hospitalization expenses were significantly higher for patients admitted on weekends, hospitalization time was positively correlated with total hospitalization expenses, and total hospitalization expenses were significantly lower for the patients undergoing surgery within 48 hours ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Admission on weekends can increase total hospitalization expenses, prolong hospitalization time, and reduce rate of surgery within 48 hours for elderly patients with hip fracture.
8.Oxidative Stress-related Signaling Pathways in Lung Cancer and Chinese Medicine Intervention: A Review
Anqi LYU ; Yufeng SHI ; Cheng JIANG ; Jia KE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):228-237
Lung cancer has the highest incidence and mortality rate among all cancers in China, with its complex and variable nature, long treatment duration, and often poor prognosis. Currently, the treatment of lung cancer mainly employs classical therapies such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, but some patients may experience a series of adverse reactions, which affect their quality of life, survival period, and treatment outcomes. As reported, oxidative stress is one of the important pathogenic factors of lung cancer, affecting its occurrence and development. Oxidative stress is a state of imbalance between oxidative products and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the body. The intervention of oxidative stress in the occurrence and development of lung cancer is related to multiple signaling pathways, including the Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1)-nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway, and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signaling pathway. Currently, researchers in China and abroad have conducted extensive studies on the occurrence and development of lung cancer and the pathophysiological mechanisms of drug intervention. The results have shown that oxidative stress plays an important role in the occurrence and development of lung cancer. Chinese medicine monomers and compounds can regulate oxidative stress levels and intervene in related signaling pathways, thereby inhibiting or delaying the occurrence and development of lung cancer. Based on this, this article mainly summarized the relevant signaling pathways regulating oxidative stress intervention in lung cancer in recent years, and also reviewed the latest research on Chinese medicine monomers and compounds in regulating oxidative stress to treat lung cancer, aiming to provide new ideas for research on drug treatment of lung cancer and clinical drug development, as well as to provide references and guidance for further in-depth mechanistic studies in the future.
9.TU Jinwen's Experience in the Treatment of Severe Influenza Based on the “Heat Toxin Theory”
Anqi LYU ; Yufeng SHI ; Yi YANG ; Jia KE ; Jinwen TU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(7):674-677
To summarize Professor TU Jinwen's clinical experience in the treatment of severe influenza based on the “heat toxin theory”. He believed that “heat toxin” is the main disease mechanism of severe influenza, emphasized the pathogenesis process that toxin enters with the pathogenic qi, heat generates by the toxin, and changes initiate from the toxin, and proposed simultaneous treatment of warmth and toxin and combination of multiple methods as the treatment principles. Syndrome differentiation in clinic should combine with wei-qi-ying-blood. The disease in the early stage located in wei (defensive) and qi level, treated by clearing heat and resolving toxins, releasing the exterior and expelling pathogen, harmonizing the exterior and interior, dredging the bowels with diarrhea, and combining other methods to get rid of the heat and toxin, and modified Self-Prescribed Tuire No. 1 Formula (自拟退热1号方) is recommended; the disease in progression stage located in ying-blood, treated by relieving heat and resolving toxins, and clearing the ying level and cool the blood, with prescriptions as modified Self-Prescribed Tuire No. 1 Formula plus Qingying Decoction (清营汤), or Xijiao Dihuang Decoction (犀角地黄汤); the disease in the late stage with of yin fluid consumption, and heat toxin in the blood level, treated by eliminating heat and resolving toxins, and enriching yin and cooling the blood, with prescriptions as modified Shashen Maidong Decoction (沙参麦冬汤) and Zhuye Shigao Decoction (竹叶石膏汤). At the same time, it is emphasised that heat-clearing and fire-draining method and harmonising methods are important, and that dispelling pathogen should not injure healthy qi, and that the selection of prescriptions and medicines need consider syndrome differentiation and treatment.
10.Ginsenosides in Treatment of Lung Cancer: A Review
Anqi LYU ; Yufeng SHI ; Jia KE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):270-280
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death, characterized by high invasiveness, early metastasis and poor prognosis. It has the highest incidence and mortality rates among cancers in China. Currently, the treatment of lung cancer is still dominated by the classic therapies such as surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted therapy. However, the classic therapies are not suitable for all patients with lung cancer, so new treatment strategies and methods are needed to prevent and treat lung cancer. In recent years, Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma has attracted wide attention in the field of anti-lung cancer research, and traditional Chinese medicine has a substantial theoretical and practical foundation in treating lung cancer. Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma , as a commonly used Chinese herbal medicine, has the functions of replenishing vital Qi, replenishing veins, strengthening the spleen and lung, and nourishing body and blood. The main active components of Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma , known as ginsenosides, exhibit anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Therefore, the mechanism and pharmacological activity of ginsenosides in the intervention of lung cancer have been extensively studied by researchers worldwide. The results show that ginsenosides can effectively inhibit the proliferation, invasion, migration, epithelial-mesenchymal transition and angiogenesis of lung cancer cells. Additionally, they inhibit drug resistance, enhance chemotherapy sensitivity and efficacy, and promote apoptosis and autophagy of lung cancer cells. Ginsenosides also modulate the tumor microenvironment and regulate immunity, thereby delaying the occurrence and development of lung cancer. The rapid advancements in related research have outpaced previous literature review, creating challenges for scholars seeking the latest information. Based on this, this article summarizes recent findings on the mechanism and pharmacological activities of ginsenosides in lung cancer intervention, aiming to provide new insights for the development of molecular biology, drug treatment research and clinical new drug research in lung cancer. It also provides the reference for further mechanism research.