1.Clinical analysis of 61 cases of imported malaria
Jixiang ZHANG ; Xiaohua DUAN ; Chengze ZHENG ; Jin CHENG ; Chongxin WANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2011;10(2):126-128
Clinical data of 61 cases of imported malaria were analyzed retrospectively.Patients with malaria were divided into three groups,asymptomatic tertian (vivax) malaria,symptomatic tertian malaria and pernicious (falciparum) malaria.Only mild hepatic damage occurred in some patients with asymptomatic tertian malaria,compared with other groups Symptomatic tertian malaria and pernicious malaria were misdiagnosed in 6 of 20 and three of six,respectively before hospitalization,and 16 of 20 and four of six patients complicated with thrombocytopenia,respectively,and both of them had increased serum level of C-reactive protein (CRP).Platelet count negatively correlated with their serum level of CRP significantly in patients with symptomatic tertian malaria (r =-0.555,P < 0.05).Routine anti-malaria therapy was used in imported malaria,blackwater fever occurred in two patients and acute renal failure occurred in one with falciparum malaria.It is suggested plasmodium exam ination in peripheral blood should be performed in all persons returned from countries prevalent with malaria,thrombocytopenia is an indicator of acute malaria,and more severe complications usually tend to occur in falciparum malaria.
2.Adult abdominal migraine: a case report and review of the literature
Chengze WANG ; Yake ZHENG ; Qiaoman ZHANG ; Ningning MAO ; Yajun LIAN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(3):236-241
Objective:To analyze the clinical characteristics of adult abdominal migraine (AM), and improve the understanding and the accuracy of diagnosis of this disease.Methods:A case of adult AM diagnosed in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in October 2019 was reported, and patients diagnosed with AM in the medical literature from January 2004 to May 2020 were searched and summarized.Results:A total of 634 articles were retrieved, among which 14 articles reported 17 adult AM patients,totally 18 adult AM patients (11 females),including the case diagnosed in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University. Only two cases were diagnosed within one year after the onset, and the other cases were diagnosed several years later, of which the longest diagnostic delay was 37 years. The location and nature of abdominal pain were diverse. The median frequency of episodes was 2.5 times per month. Sixteen patients had a duration of 2-72 hours per attack, and the longest one lasted for four days. Fourteen patients had nausea, 13 had vomiting, and seven had headache. Fifteen patients had a personal or family history of migraine. Sixteen patients′ episodes were separated by weeks to months. Because nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were not beneficial to adults with AM, abortive triptan therapy was recommended and anesthetics were considered when necessary. All patients responded to prophylactic migraine therapies.Conclusions:Adult AM is a rare disease. Patients with unexplained, recurrent and moderate to severe abdominal pain, combined with headache, a personal or family history of migraine, are highly suspected of having AM. Early diagnosis and prophylactic migraine therapies could contribute to good prognosis.
3.Diagnosis and treatment of ectopic thyroid
Sheng HUANG ; Zaizhong ZHANG ; Xiaopeng HAO ; Chengze YU ; Yu WANG ; Xiaohuang TU ; Lie WANG ; Xianghong YU
Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2014;(4):309-311,318
Objective To investigate the clinical features , diagnosis and treatment of ectopic thyroid in order to avoid misdiagnosis and mismanagement .Methods Six cases of ectopic thyroid admitted to Fuzhou Gen-eral Hospital from Jan .2000 to Oct.2011 were retrospectively analyzed and the literatures were reviewed .Re-sults Three cases of ectopic thyroid were located in the anterior cervical area , 2 cases were at the base of the tongue and 1 case in the gall bladder .Two cases of aberrant thyroid were confirmed preoperatively in patients whose gland wasn't discovered by imaging examinations at the normal position of the thyroid gland .A symptomless individual of aberrant thyroid did not need other treatment but follow-up.One case with foreign body sensation in pharynx had a good response to thyroxine therapy .Four cases with accessory thyroid were operated because of misdiagnosis .Three cases were ectopic thyroid tissue and one was nodular goiter confirmed by pathology .None of these patients developed hypothyroidism after surgery .Conclusions Ectopic thyroid gland is a rare disease fre-quently misdiagnosed and mistreated .Goiters in the commonly location of ectopic thyroid gland such as the anteri-or cervical area and the base of the tongue should be paid special attention .Hormonal therapy or surgical inter-vention should be chosen according to clinical features , type of the goiter , thyroid function and whether it is be-nign or malignant .Long term follow-up and thyroid function tests are absolutely necessary .
4.The correlation analysis between depression status and progression of knee osteoarthritis
Chengze QIU ; Zhiming QI ; Wenjun WANG ; Menghong YIN ; Lebin YUAN ; Jinxian YANG ; Shuzhao GE
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2021;44(2):102-107
Objective:To investigate whether knee osteoarthritis has an impact on the patient′s depression and whether it′s progression will affect the patient′s depression, and to provide a reference for clinical work.Methods:Patients diagnosed with osteoarthritis in Dalian Central Hospital from 2016 to 2019 were divided into 4 groups according to Kellgren-Lawrence staging, and the patients were scored on WOMAC scale, AKSS clinical scale, and AKSS. The score of the scale and the score of the HAMD scale were collected and statistically analyzed using SPSS 17.0.Results:χ2 test was used to show that there was no difference in the gender composition of patients in different stages ( P<0.05). The AKSS clinical scale score, AKSS functional scale score, WOMAC scale score and HAMD scale score were statistically analyzed for each stage. The results showed that the average AKSS clinical scores of patients in each stage were as follows: stage Ⅰ: (90.01 ± 8.41) points; stage Ⅱ: (79.98 ± 10.93) points; stage Ⅲ: (71.78 ± 13.64) points; stage Ⅳ: (54.18 ± 12.58) points. The AKSS functional scores were as follows, stage Ⅰ: 100 points; stage Ⅱ: 80 points; stage Ⅲ: 70 points; stage Ⅳ: 45 points; the average WOMAC scale scores of patients in each stage were as follows, stage Ⅰ: (28.69 ± 19.22) points ; stage Ⅱ: (49.43 ± 22.69) points; stage Ⅲ (70.13 ± 24.84) points; stage Ⅳ: (107.79 ± 24.39) points. The average HAMD scale scores of patients in each stage were as follows, stage Ⅰ: (4.89 ± 3.42) points; stage Ⅱ: (7.65 ± 4.20) points; Stage Ⅲ: (9.05 ± 5.03) points; stage Ⅳ: (12.35 ± 5.41) points. The analysis showed that there were significant statistical differences in the scale scores between each period ( P<0.05). There was a correlation between the patient′s depression status and the patient′s age, pain, and joint function, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). Conclusions:There is a significant correlation between depression and pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The progress of the osteoarthritis course will aggravate the patient′s depression state. Conversely, the patient′s depression state can also aggravate the symptoms of osteoarthritis patients and affect the clinical efficacy of the patients.
5.Suicidal ideation of freshmen in one university of Tianjin from 2013 to 2020
ZHAN Qisheng, WANG Qin, LI Chengze, LIU Xinying
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(9):1376-1379
Objective:
To understand the current situation of suicidal ideation in college students of Tianjin, and to provide reference for suicide prevention, early warning and emergency intervention.
Methods:
A total of 31 596 freshmen from one university in Tianjin were selected to participate in the mental health survey during 2013 to 2020.
Results:
A total of 1 349 freshmen reported suicidal ideation. The incidence of suicidal ideation varied from 2.60% to 6.18% across the years (the overall average annual incidence of suicidal ideation was 4.27%). Significant differences were observed in the incidence of suicidal ideation among freshmen of different origin (4.11% in urban areas, 4.74% in rural areas; χ 2=6.01, P <0.01), whether the only children in the family (4.10% in only children, 4.60% in non only children; χ 2=4.38, P <0.01). During the past five years, the in depth interview showed that the proportion of those with suicidal attempt ranged from 17.09%-33.73% (the total annual average proportion of those with suicidal attempt was 24.84%). Results from electroencephalonquadrantography varied significantly between college students with and without suicidal ideation and those with and without suicidal attempt.
Conclusion
It is necessary to strengthen the screening of college students for suicidal ideation and to identify the risk of students with suicide attempt, so as to provide a better reference for the prevention and intervention of psychological crisis.
6.A novel histone deacetylase inhibitor induces proliferation inhibition of human colon cancer cells
Chenchen JIANG ; Zhixin QIAO ; Shuzhen ZHANG ; Suping REN ; Chunyan WANG ; Weijing LI ; Xuanlin WANG ; Min HE ; Qiyuan GUI ; Xuejie DING ; Yanbing WANG ; Yu WANG ; Lihua YANG ; Fumei WANG ; Changjin ZHU ; Chengze YU ; Qun YU
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(9):708-713
Objective To examine the anticancer effect of a novel histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDACi), JZ004, on colon cancer cells HCT-8 and HT-29, and to investigate the molecular mechanisms of proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induction of cancer cells treated by JZ 004.Methods Colon cancer cells were treated with a series of concentrations of JZ004 .MTT assay was used to detect the proliferation of cancer cells .The cell cycle distribution and apoptosis were deter-mined by flow cytometry .Rhodamine 123 and DCFH-DA were applied to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) and reactive oxygen species ( ROS) production.The protein expressions of acetyl-histone H3, p21, cyclin-dependent kinase(CDK)4, Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and Bax were assayed by Western blotting .Results JZ004 was found to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis of colon cancer cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner , accompanied by a dose-dependent hyperacetylation of histone H3.JZ004 induced the cancer cell arrest in G 0/G1 phase by increasing the expres-sion level of p21 while CDK4 was downregulated .JZ004 also increased cellular ROS production and reduced ΔΨm by regu-lating the expressions of Bcl-2 family proteins .Conclusion As a novel HDACi , JZ004 effectively inhibits proliferation and increases ROS production to induce apoptosis of colon cancer cells .The results indicate that JZ004 is a potential compound to be developed as an anti-colon cancer agent for clinic application .
7.Clinical characteristics of 30 patients with gamma-aminobutyric acid-B receptor (GABAB) encephalitis
Qiaoman ZHANG ; Chengze WANG ; Congcong Ma
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2020;37(2):150-153
Objective To explore the characteristics of clinical presentations,cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and prognosis of the anti-GABA-B receptor encephalitis.Methods The clinical data of 30 patients with anti-GABA-B receptor encephalitis were collected.To analysis the characteristics of clinical features,CSF,cranial MRI features and prognosis.Results Among the 30 patients,eighteen were male,and the mean age at presentation were 58 years (range:15~84 years).Seizure was the most common initial symptom.The major clinical features include seizure (26,86.67%),mental and behavioral disorders (26,86.67%),cognitive dysfunction (24,80.00%).CSF cytology test showed that the lymphocytic pleocytosis and the elevated white blood cell counts can be indicative of this disease.Magnetic resonance imaging showed abnormality in the medial temporal lobe and hippocampus in ten patients (35.71%).The disease is closely related to lung cancer (Especially small cell lung cancer,SCLC).During a median follow-up period of 11 months,thirteen patients died.Nine of the patients died with tumors.Conclusions The major clinical features of anti GABA-B encephalitis was seizures.Inflammatory response signals in the medial temporal lobe and hippocampus are image features of this disease.It is closely related to lung cancer (Especially small cell lung cancer,SCLC).Almost half of the patients had poor outcome.
8.Dayuanyin Regulates TLR/MAPK/NF-κB Pathway for Preventing and Treating Acute Lung Injury Induced by H1N1 Infection
Chengze LI ; Fuhao CHU ; Yuan LI ; Yunze LIU ; Haocheng ZHENG ; Sici WANG ; Yixiao GU ; Wanhong ZHU ; Ruoshi ZHANG ; Xingjian SONG ; Cong GAI ; Xia DING
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):52-60
ObjectiveTo investigate the therapeutic effect of Dayuanyin on acute lung injury induced by H1N1 infection and decipher the potential mechanism. MethodThe constituents in Dayuanyin were analyzed by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-exactive orbitrap mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS). Forty-eight female BALB/c mice were randomized into normal, model, oseltamivir (19.5 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (2.73, 5.46, 10.92 g·kg-1) Dayuanyin groups. The normal and model groups were administrated with deionized water by gavage, and the other groups were administrated with the corresponding drugs by gavage. On day 3 of drug administration, the normal group received nasal inhalation of normal saline, and the other groups were inoculated intranasally with A/RP/8/34 (H1N1) for the modeling of influenza virus infection. Mice were administrated with drugs continuously for 7 days and weighed daily. Sampling was performed 12 h after the last administration, and the lung tissue was weighed to calculate the lung index. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was performed to observe the pathological and morphological changes of the lung tissue and bronchi. The cytometric bead array (CBA) was used to measure the serum levels of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), C-X-C motif ligand 1 (CXCL1), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2), interleukin-12p70 (IL-12p70), chemokine ligand 5 (CCL5), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 10 (CXCL10), granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), interleukin-10 (IL-10), interferon-beta (IFN-β), interferon-alpha (IFN-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6). According to the results of mass spectrometry and network pharmacology, we analyzed the mechanism of Dayuanyin in treating acute lung injury caused by H1N1. The protein levels of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK1/2), p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK), nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB), and their phosphorylated forms were determined by Western blot. The mRNA levels of myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3), Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), and Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8) in the lung tissue were measured by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultA total of 57 compounds, including paeoniflorin and baicalein, were detected in Dayuanyin. Compared with the normal group, the model group showed decreased body weight (P<0.01), lung edema and hemorrhage, increased lung index (P<0.01), and elevated levels of IFN-γ, IL-12p70, CCL5, IL-1β, CXCL10, GM-CSF, IFN-β, and IL-6 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Dayuanyin attenuated alveolar wall thickening, capillary congestion, and immune cell infiltration, reduced the alterations in body weight and lung index (P<0.01), and down-regulated the protein levels of IFN-γ, IL-12p70, CCL5, IL-1β, CXCL10, GM-CSF, IFN-β, and IL-6 (P<0.01). A total of 57 key genes were predicted by network pharmacological analysis, of which the MAPK signaling pathway was the main target signaling pathway. Compared with the normal group, the model group showed up-regulation in the protein levels of phosphorylation (p)-ERK1/2, p-p38 MAPK, and p-NF-κB (P<0.01) and the mRNA levels of TLR7, TLR8, MyD88, and TLR3 (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Dayuanyin lowered the phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2, p38 MAPK, and NF-κB p65 in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.01) and down-regulated the mRNA levels of TLR3, TLR7, TLR8, and MyD88 (P<0.01). ConclusionDayuanyin can prevent and control H1N1 infection-induced acute lung injury by inhibiting the TLR/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.