1.Angiotensin Ⅱ Receptor Blockers and Neuroprotection
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2008;16(3):193-196
Angiotensin Ⅱ receptor blockers(ARBs)decrease blood pressure,reverse vascular remodeling,and activate angiotensinⅡsubtype 2(AT2)receptors in order to improve the levels of angiotensinⅡ(AngⅡ),dilate blood vessels,protect against proliferation,and regulate lipid by blocking angiotcnsinⅡtype 1(AT1)receptors.Further understanding the action mech-anism of ARB in neuroprotection may provide a new idea for the treatment of ischemic stroke in clinical practice.
2.Early lesion of rentanl function in elderly patients with dipper essential hypertension and MBPS,and the value in detection of Hcy and hs-CRP
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2015;(1):94-97
Objective To find out early lesion of rentanl function in elderly patients with dipper essential hyperten-sion and morning blood pressure surge( MBPS) , and to find out the value of homocysteine( Hcy) with high-sensitiv-ity C reactive protein ( hs-CRP) in detecting early lesion of rentanl function in hypertensive patients. Methods Totally 168 elderly paritents with dipper essential hypertension were divided into MBPS group( observation group, n=73) and non-MBPS group (control group, n=95) according to the accompanying MBPS or not. The cystatin C ( Cys C) , urinary microcalbumin ( U-mAlb) ,urinary transferring( U-TRF) ,Hcy, hs-CRP,serum creatinine( SCr) , blood urea nitrogen(BUN), blood glucose(Glu),cholesterol(TCH),triglyceride(TG), high density lipoprotein cholesterol( HDL-C) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol( LDL-C) were tested. The differences in Cys C, Hcy, hs-CRP, the U-mAlb positive incidence and the U-TRF positive incidence between the two groups were analyzed. Results There were no statistical concernments in SCr, BUN, GLu, TCH, TG,HDL-C,and LDL-C between the two groups. The amplitude of variation in morning systolic pressure peak was higher in MBPS group than in non-MBPS group(P=0. 000). The obvious varieties in the Cys C, Hcy,and hs-CRP were higher in MBPS group than in non-MBPS group ( P=0. 000 ) . The U-mAlb positive incidence was higher in MBPS group than in non-MBPS group(χ2 =18. 014,P =0. 000). The U-TRF positive incidence was higher in MBPS group than in non-MBPS group(χ2 =19. 694,P=0. 000). Conclusion MBPS has a great effect on Cys C,U-mAlb,U-TRF,Hcy and hs-CRP. MBPS is apt to cause early lesion of rental function in elderly patients with dipper essential hypertension. And Hcy and hs-CRP can be used to diagnose the early renal insufficiency.
3.Clinical Observation of Azithromycin Sequential Therapy in the Treatment of Mycoplasma Pneumonia in Children
China Pharmacy 2016;27(18):2521-2523
OBJECTIVE:To observe the efficacy and safety of azithromycin sequential therapy in the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia in children. METHODS:67 children with mycoplasma pneumonia were randomly divided into control group(34 cases) and observation group (33 cases). All children received conventional treatment,such as fever,cough,supplemented by nutrition support;based on it,control group received 10 mg/kg Azithromycin for injection,adding into 5% Glucose injection by intrave-nous drip in 200 ml,once a day;observation group received azithromycin(the same dosage with control group)after intravenous drip 5 d,switched to 10 mg/(kg·d)Azithromycin dry suspension,orally,then stopped 4 d after continuous 3 d. The treatment course was 7-10 d. Clinical efficacy,disappearance time of fever,cough and lung rales,and lung indexes before and after treat-ment,and the incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups were observed. RESULTS:There were no significant differences in the to-tal effective rate,disappearance time of fever,cough and lung rales in 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,the lung function in-dexes were significantly higher than before,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.01),but there was no significant dif-ference between 2 groups (P>0.05). The incidence of adverse reactions in observation group was significantly lower than control group,the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Based on conventional treatment,azithromycin se-quential therapy shows similar efficacy to without sequential therapy in the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia in children,but with better safety.
4.Correlation of serum S100B, IL-6 and intracranial pressure in patients with severe craniocerebral injury
Haihang ZHOU ; Litao ZHANG ; Jianguo SHEN ; Zhengmin CHU ; Wenlai CHU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(12):180-182
Objective To investigate the correlation between serum S100B, IL-6 and intracranial pressure in patients with severe craniocerebral injury.Methods 81 cases of patients with severe brain injury in our hospital from August 2012 to April 2016 were selected,intracranial pressure was monitored immediately after admission to calculate the average daily ICP level ,and venous blood were collected after craniocerebral injury 6,12,24,48, 72 hours.Detection of serum S100B protein and IL-6 levels,and the correlation analysis with the level of intracranial pressure.Results Patients with severe craniocerebral injury S100B levels increased gradually after injury, reached the peak at 24 hours, then decreased gradually; while patients with IL-6 and intracranial pressure after injury gradually increased, the difference was statistically significant in different time points among the S100B,IL-6 and intracranial pressure levels (P<0.05).Conclusion The changes of intracranial pressure after severe craniocerebral injury were proportional to the levels of serum S100B and IL-6,S100B and IL-6 can reflect the changes of intracranial pressure,intracranial pressure changes predicted by S100B plasma concentration in 48 hours were more sensitive than those in the same concentration of IL-6.
5.The efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine sulfate on pregnancy outcomes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Li ZHOU ; Xiafei XIN ; Yudong CHU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2017;21(1):10-14
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine sulfate (HCQ) on pregnancy outcomes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods One hundred and sixty-six pregnant patients with SLE from Janurary 2010 to December 2015 were studied retrospectively . Fifty-two patients were excluded due to new-onset during pregnancy, active disease or termination of pregnancy as a result of continuous intaking of immunosuppressant. The remaining 114 SLE patients in stable condition before pregnancy were divided into the following two groups: prednisone combined with HCQ and prednisone alone. The effects of HCQ on disease activity and pregnancy outcome were analyzed. Differences between groups were analyzed by chi-square test. Results A total of 90 patients (78.9%) had successful pregnancy. Among 71 patients treated with prednisone combined with HCQ, 60 patients (84.5%) had no disease flare and 62 cases (87.3%) had successful pregnancy. Among 43 patients treated with prednisone alone, 28 patients (65.1%) had no disease flare and 28 cases (65.1%) had successful pregnancy. No abnormality of neither visual field nor fundus was observed among patients treated with HCQ. No congenital abnormalities were found among new born infants. Conclusion HCQ intake during pregnancy in SLE patients can reduce disease flare and improve the pregnancy outcome, indicating that HCQ is safe for SLE patients during pregnancy.
6.Therapeutic Strategies for Perioperative Complications of Microendoscopic Discectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation
Tongwei CHU ; Yue ZHOU ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(05):-
Objective To summarize the perioperative complications of microendoscopic discectomy(MED)for lumbar disc herniation,and to discuss the therapeutic strategies for these complications.Methods From October 1999 to Decmeber 2006,1852 patients with lumbar disc herniation were treated by MED in our hospital,140 of them developed perioperative complications.The clinical data of these patients were analyzed.Results Hemorrhage from the vertebral venous plexus was found in 48 cases,among which,MED was completed after controlling the bleeding under an endoscope in 42 cases,open discectomy was carried out in the other 6.In 47 cases,the herniated disc was incorrectly localized,and the MED was completed after correcting the location and direction of the endoscope.Twenty-one cases developed rupture of the dura mater during the MED,2 of them were converted to open surgery.Thirteen patients had leakage of the nucleus pulpous,and received a second-stage MED to remove the spinal nucleus.Six patients developed nerve injury and recovered completely one month later.Intraspinal infection was found in 5 patients after the MED;one of them was cured by conservative therapy,and the other 4 recovered after receiving the evacuation of the intraspinal lesions.Conclusion Complications of MED for lumbar disc herniation can be prevented or reduced effectively by proper therapeutic strategies.
7.Treatment of special types of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation using microendoscopic discectomy system via posterior interlaminal approach
Tongwei CHU ; Yue ZHOU ; Jiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(12):-
Objective To explore the feasibility of the treatment of special types of lumbar disc herniation using microendoscopic discectomy system(MED-Ⅱ) Methods Posterior interlaminal approach microendoscopic discectomy using the MED-Ⅱ was employed in 53 cases of bi-interspace lumbar disc herniation,75 cases of central type lumbar disc herniation,and 9 cases of extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation.Results All the operations were successfully completed with an operation time of(60~110 min) (mean,70 min) and an intraoperative blood loss of 50~130 ml(mean,70 ml).The length of hospital stay was 5~19 days(mean,13 days).The stitches were taken out at 12 days after operation and the sutured wound healed by first intention in all the cases.Follow-up for 3~8 months(mean,5 months) showed no complications.According to the Nakai classification,there were 40 cases of excellent results,11 cases of good results,and 2 cases of fair in the 53 cases of bi-interspace lumbar disc herniation.Of the 75 cases of central lumbar disc herniation,53,17,and 4 cases were endowed excellent,good,and fair results,respectively,and 1 case got a poor result.Of the 9 cases of extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation,the numbers were 6,2,and 1,respectively.(Conclusions) Use of the MED-Ⅱ for the treatment of special types of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation is effective.
8.Microendoscopic lumbar discectomy with the preservation of the ligamentum flavum: Preliminary clinical application
Yue ZHOU ; Jian WANG ; Tongwei CHU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(12):-
Objective To study the surgical techniques,indications and clinical effects of microendoscopic lumbar discectomy with the preservation of the ligamentum flavum.Methods A total of 65 patients with lumbar disc herniation were enclosed in the study.All the patients suffered from low back pain and radicular syndrome.The diagnosis was confirmed with CT scanning and/or MRI examination.The Microscope Endoscopic Tubular Retractor System(METRx) was used to access the interlaminar space.The superior,inferior and lateral edges of the ligamentum flavum were released using a micro-scalpel.The nerve root was retracted medially with a nerve root retractor to expose the herniated lumbar disc for performing the discectomy.The dissociative ligament was restored anatomically after disc removal and the decompression of the nerve root.Results The operation was completed smoothly in all the 65 patients without conversions to open surgery.The operation time was 136?21 min(range,110~170 min).The wound healed by first intention in all the patients.No nerve root injuries,intervertebral infection,or cerebrospinal fluid leakage were observed.A follow-up was carried out for 6~24 months(mean,14.5 months).According to the Nakai classification,excellent results were achieved in 42 patients,good in 18 patients,fair in 3,and poor in 2,the rate of excellent or good outcomes being 92.3%(60/65).Conclusions Microendoscopic lumbar discectomy with the preservation of the ligamentum flavum using the METRx is feasible.The preserved ligamentum flavum,as a good natural barrier,is helpful to prevent epidural fibrosis.
9.Clinical Study on the Effect of Liqiao Yizhi Decoction in Treating 32 Cases of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Xiangdong JI ; Xing CHU ; Zhenhe ZHOU
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1993;0(04):-
Objective To observe effect of Liqiao Yizhi Decoction (Decoction for inducing resuscitation to improve cognition) on mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods Treatment group (32 cases) was treated with Liqiao Yizhi Decoction,and the control group was treated by Piracetam. Memory,congnition and related scores of both groups were observed. Results Both groups were improved in the scores of cognition,memory and behavioral ability of MCI patients (P
10.ANALYSIS OF TRANSCRIPTION OF PROTO-ONCOGENE C-myc, C-H-ras IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE NONLYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA
Fan ZHOU ; Yongxiang LIU ; Junjie CHU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(05):-
RNA dot blot hybridization was employed to investigate the alterations in C-myc, C-H-ras transcript levels in bone marrow and peripheral blood cells from 24 patients with acute nonlymphocytic leukemia. 10 cases of normal bone marrow cells were used as control. We found that the positive rates and intensities of expression of C-myc and C-H-ras in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia were hipher than those of normal control. The C-myc and C-H-ras expressed simultaneously in 10 patients. After having been cultured 5 days with RA and low dose Ara-C combined with low dose Harr, the C-myc transcipt level of C-myc in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia was decreased obviously.