1.Screening analysis of 4 710 cases of inherited metabolic diseases in high - risk infants using urease pretreat-ment-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Hu HAO ; Sitao LI ; Xuejun OUYANG ; Suzhen FANG ; Hekui LAN ; Chunhua ZHANG ; Congcong SHI ; Xin XIAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(21):1660-1662
Objective To detect the incidence of inherited metabolic diseases(IMD)and disorders of metabo-lism in 4 710 high - risk infants,as well as providing basis of clinical diagnosis and treatment by using urease pretreat-ment - gas chromatography - mass spectrometry(UP - GC - MS). Methods Samples were collected from high - risk infants with IMD,after removing urea,putting in internal standard,removing protein,vacuum drying and bis (trimethyl - silyl)trifluoroacetamide / trimethyl - chlorosilane derivativing,UP - GC - MS was used to analyze compo-sitions such as organic acids,amino acids,carbohydrates,pyridoxines,purines and pyrimidines,then metabolic analysis was proceeded to refer to the normal detection value of the healthy children,finally a metabolic diagnosis was made ba-sing on the clinical data such as the high - risk clinical manifestations and general biochemical tests and other special examinations. Results In the 4 710 cases,there were 98 cases of IMD(2. 1% ),326 cases of suspected IMD(6. 9% ), 2 610 cases of metabolic disorders(55. 4% ). There were 98 cases of IMD,including 57 cases of methylmalonic aciduria,12 cases of propionic acidemia,7 cases of glutaric aciduria,5 cases of hyperphenylalaninemia,maple syrup u-rine disease and multiple carboxylase defects each,4 cases of isovaleric acidemia and 3 cases of 4 - hydroxy butyric acid urine disease. Conclusions UP - GC - MS is a effective way to diagnose IMD and metabolic disorders of infants. Common IMD in Guangdong Province include methylmalonic aciduria,propionic academia,glutaric aciduria,hyperphe-nylalaninemia,maple syrup urine disease and multiple carboxylase defects. The results of the tests can provide effective guidance for diagnosis and treatment of suspected infants.
2.Establishment and analysis of nomogram prediction model for early critical changes in children with febrile convulsion
Jiafeng MIAO ; Xiaoyan MI ; Congcong YUAN ; Qin FANG ; Yi WANG ; Zhaojun WANG ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2022;38(30):2387-2394
Objective:To establish a nomograph prediction model of early critical changes in children with febrile convulsion, and to provide guidance for the prevention and nursing of children with febrile convulsion.Methods:Convenient sampling method was adopted to select 384 children with febrile convulsion in Anhui Children ′s Hospital from January 2018 to April 2021 as the research objects. Based on pews, the children with febrile convulsion were divided into 334 cases of non risk group and 50 cases of risk group. Binary Logistic regression analysis were used to determine the independent risk factors affecting the early critical changes of children with febrile convulsion. A nomogram was drawn based on the independent risk factors. The discrimination and consistency of the model were verified by model ROC curve and Hosmer Lemeshow goodness of fit.The external validation of model prediction efficiency were verified by validation data. Results:Binary Logistic regression analysis showed that age, respiratory rhythm disorder, unconsciousness, breath rate, heart rate, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), red blood cell distribution width (RDW), duration of first convulsion and mean body temperature after first convulsion were influence factors for early critical changes in children with febrile convulsion ( P<0.05). The C-index of the model was 0.974 (95% CI 0.954-0.993), and the C-index of the external validation of the model was 0.922 (95% CI 0.880-0.966). The results of H-L fitting test showed that the difference was not statistically significant( χ2=0.29, P>0.05). Conclusions:The early critical changes of children with febrile convulsion may be affected by respiratory rhythm disorder, confusion of consciousness, breath rate, heart rate, NLR, RDW, duration of the first convulsion, mean temperature after the first convulsion and other factors. Pediatric emergency department should collect corresponding intervention measures for children with febrile convulsion according to the establishment of prediction model to prevent their early deterioration.
3.Clinical significance of nucleolar antinuclear antibodies associated with the nucleolar immunofluorescence pattern in autoimmune disease
Congcong DING ; Xi WANG ; Fang LIN ; Le YU ; Hui CHEN ; Ke DONG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(1):29-33
Objective To explore the clinical significance of nucleolar antinuclear antibodies(ANA)in re-lated diseases.Methods This study was a retrospective study.Clinical samples of 71780 patients who visited the hospital from January 2017 to May 2022 were collected.Indirect immunofluorescence was used to detect ANA in clinical samples.Statistical analysis was conducted on the positivity rate of nucleolar ANA in clinical patients,as well as the relevant clinical information and laboratory characteristics of patients with autoimmune diseases(AID)with nucleolar ANA positivity.Results Among 71780 patients who underwent routine ANA testing,16778 were positive for ANA,with a positive rate of 23.37%.Among them,there were 1 708 cases of nucleolar type,accounting for 2.38%of all routine ANA tests,and the proportion of ANA positive cases was 10.18%.There was a statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA between patients of different genders in the>20-<50 year old group and the ≥ 50 year old group(P<0.05),while there was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA between patients of different genders in the ≤ 20 year old group(P>0.05).There was a statistically significant difference in the positivity rate of nucleolar ANA among women of different age groups(P<0.05),among them,the highest positive rate of nucleolar ANA was found in women aged between 20 and 50 years old.There was no statistically significant difference in the positive rate of nucleolar ANA among males of different age groups(P>0.05).The positivi-ty rate of ANA was the highest among patients in the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology(70.35%),but nucleolar ANA positivity was mainly seen in departments such as Reproductive Medicine Cen-ter(12.90%),Respiratory Medicine(12.40%),and Neurology(11.29%),and the difference in positivity rates between departments was statistically significant(P<0.05).Out of 1 708 nucleolar ANA positive indi-viduals,420 underwent ANA titers,including 34 AID patients and 386 non AID patients.There was no statis-tically significant difference in nucleolus positive titers between non AID patients and AID patients(P>0.05).Conclusion The nucleolus type is a common fluorescence pattern in ANA positive individuals,and there are gender and age differences in ANA positive individuals.The positive rate and titer of nucleolar ANA vary among different AID diseases.Combined with other immune function indicators,and it is helpful for early differential diagnosis of AID.
4.Clinical Observation of Recombinant Human Interferon Gel Combined with Baofukang Suppository in the Treat- ment of Cervical High-risk HPV Infection
Xiaoyu SU ; Liping MENG ; Congcong ZOU ; Jufeng ZHOU ; Fang WANG ; Manling CHEN
China Pharmacy 2020;31(8):984-988
OBJECTIVE:To inv estigate therapeutic efficacy and safety of recombinant human interferon gel combined with Baofukang suppository in the treatment of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)infection. METHODS :Totally 259 patients with persistent high-risk HPV infection diagnosed and treated in gynecology department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University from Aug. 2017 to Sept. 2019 were selected and divided into interferon group (n=82),Baofukang suppository group (n=86)and combination group (n=91)according to random number table. The patients in interferon group and Baofukang suppository group were given Recombinant human interferon α2b gel 1 g, qd or Baofukang suppository 1 capsule,qd; the patients in combination group were given Recombinant human interferon α2b gel and Baofukang suppository 1 capsule,qd;for 3 months. Then the clinical efficacy ,negative time of HPV ,duration of abnormal secretion ,LCT test results ,cervical inflammation score ,HPV relative light unit/critical value (RLU/CO)and the incidence of ADR were recorded. RESULTS :The total effective rate of combination group was significantly higher than that of interferon group and Baofukang suppository group , the negative time of HPV and duration of abnormal secretion in combination group were significantly shorter than interferon group and Baofukang suppository group (P<0.05). Before treatment ,the normal rate of LCT of 3 groups were 0,and there was no statistical significance in cervical inflammation score and HPV RLU/CO among 3 groups(P>0.05). After treatment ,normal rate of LCT was increased in 3 groups,compared with before treatment (P<0.05),and normal rate of LCT in combination group was significantly higher than interferon group and Baofukang suppository group. The cervical inflammation score and HPV RLU/CO were significantly lower than before treatment ,and the combination group was significantly lower than interferon group and Baofukang suppository group (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in above indicatora after treatment betwent interferon group and Baofukang suppository group and the incidence of ADR among 3 groups during medication (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:The application of recombinant human interferon gel combined with Baofukang suppository is effective and safe way in the treatment of cervical high-risk HPV infection.
5.Typical behavior analysis of children with autism in symbolic play
Panpan LÜ ; Chongfeng XU ; Wenting GAO ; Congcong LIU ; Limeng GENG ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(1):6-11
ObjectiveTo explore the typical behavior characteristics of children with autism in symbolic play and the value of Symbolic Play Test (SPT) in the early identification of autism. MethodsFrom November, 2021 to September, 2022, a total of 260 children with language problems were collected from Department of Children's Health Care of Binzhou Medical University Hospital. A total of 193 children with autism were as observation group and 67 normal children were as control group. All children played symbolic games. The typical behavioral characteristics of children with autism in SPT were explored, and a reliability and validity analysis based on the results of SPT was conducted. They were assessed with the adaptive and personal social scores of Gesell Development Scale, and the correlation of the scores of Gesell Development Scale and the score of SPT was analyzed. ResultsThe Cronbach's α coefficient of SPT of children with autism was 0.835 to 0.935, and the total score of SPT, the scores of surrogate object, fictional attribute and fictional object were positively correlated with each other (r > 0.607, P < 0.001). The SPT scores decreased in the observation group (t > 9.615, P < 0.001), and SPT score positively correlated with adaptability and personal-social development quotient (r > 0.609, P < 0.001). ConclusionTypical behavior of children with autism can be reflected in symbolic play, and SPT can provide clues for early identification of autism.
6.Psychological and behavioral characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder using Psycho-educational Profile (Third Edition)
Limeng GENG ; Congcong LIU ; Ling LI ; Panpan LÜ ; Xin WANG ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2023;29(9):1035-1039
ObjectiveTo explore psychological and behavioral characteristics of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using Psycho-educational Profile (Third Edition) (PEP3). MethodsFrom October, 2021 to October, 2022, 192 children with ASD without intervention in the Binzhou Medical University Hospital were selected as observation group, and 96 healthy children who visited at the same time were selected as control group. They were assessed with PEP3. ResultsThe development of receptive language significantly delayed behind expressive language (t = 5.383, P < 0.001) in the observation group. The cognitive, expressive language, receptive language, fine motor, gross motor, imitation and personal self-care correlated with age (r = 0.540 to 0.795, P < 0.001). The Cronbach's α of PEP3 for the observation group was 0.810 to 0.947. The original score of each subtest of PEP3 was less in the observation group than in the control group (|t| > 4.267, P < 0.001). ConclusionThe development of receptive language retards behind the expressive language in children with ASD. Cognitive and motor functions develop with age, while the correlation between maladaptive behavior and age is weak. PEP3 is reliable in internal consistency, and valid in discrimination.
7. Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in pregnancy: analysis of nine cases
Di LEI ; Chen WANG ; Chunyan LI ; Congcong FANG ; Wenbing YANG ; Biheng CHEN ; Min WEI ; Xiaoyu XU ; Huixia YANG ; Suqing WANG ; Cuifang FAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2020;23(3):225-231
Objective To evaluate the clinical characteristics and pregnant outcomes of gravidae with COVID-19. Methods This study involved nine gravidae with COVID-19 admitted to the Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University from January 22 to February 1, 2020. Their clinical data, including epidemiological history, clinical symptoms, laboratory examinations, chest CT, treatment, delivery mode, and pregnancy outcomes, were analyzed retrospectively. Specimens of maternal vaginal swab were collected in six pregnant women, and the specimens of amniotic fluid, cord blood, neonatal throat swab and breast milk samples were collected in four pregnant women who had a delivery during our study. All samples were tested for the existence of COVID-19. Descriptive analysis was applied in this study. Results (1) Among the nine cases, five were admitted in the third trimester and four in the second trimester. The median incubation period of COVID-19 was 8 (1-14) d. Fever was presented in all cases on admission, and the other commonly seen symptoms were cough (seven cases) and diarrhea (five cases). Other signs and symptoms were also reported, including shortness of breath, myalgia and fatigue (four cases in each), nasal obstruction, pharyngalgia, chest pain, and headache/dizziness (three cases in each), rash (two cases), and chills and expectoration (one case in each). The most common laboratory abnormalities were a decreased number of lymphocytes (seven cases) and elevated C-reactive protein (six cases). Chest CT scans were performed in seven women, and all showed patchy areas or ground-glass opacity in both lungs. Oligohydramnios was detected in only one case at 37 +5 weeks, which was 7 d after the diagnosis of COVID-19. (2) All nine cases received empiric antibiotic and antiviral therapy with Chinese medicine as adjuvant treatment. Eight patients required oxygen inhalation, and eight were treated with glucocorticoid. Six cases received immunotherapy. (3) Four of the nine cases had delivered, including three cesarean sections and one spontaneous vaginal preterm birth after premature rupture of membranes, and the mother was transferred to the intensive care unit 2 d after delivery due to acute respiratory distress syndrome. One case was terminated at 26 gestational weeks. Of the four neonates, there were two term and two premature babies, and one preterm baby was small-for-gestational-age. No neonatal asphyxia was observed. Serial real-time quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction showed negative results in the detection of 2019-novel coronavirus in all samples obtained from amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood, neonatal nasopharynx, breast milk, and vagina. Maternal conditions were all stable in all cases, including the four continuing pregnancy, and the terminated ones, except the case mentioned above. Conclusions There is no distinguishable clinical feature between pregnant and non-pregnant COVID-19 patients. So far, there is no evidence for vertical transmission or worsening perinatal outcome in mothers and babies.
8.Repair Mechanism of Jianpi Huogu Prescription on Vascular Injury in Alcohol-induced Osteonecrosis of Femoral Head Based on VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Changting FANG-LUO ; Qianqian WANG ; Congcong SUN ; Qun LI ; Chao YANG ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Zhixing HU ; Chunfang LIU ; Na LIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):186-194
MethodIn the experiment, 46% vol Red Star Erguotou (10 mL·kg·d-1) was used to establish the AONFH rat model, and the intervention effect of JPHGP at different doses (2.5, 5.0, 10.0 g·kg-1) was observed. Jiangusheng pill (JGS, 1.53 g·kg-1) was selected as the positive control. After 8 weeks of administration, the bone histomorphometry of the femoral head was analyzed by Micro-CT imaging, and the area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head was detected by ink perfusion. The pathological change was observed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. The protein expressions of Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 (CD31), VEGF, VEGFR2, PI3K, phosphor-Akt (p-Akt) and phosphatase and Tensin homologue deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) in the femoral head were determined by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. ResultCompared with normal group, the model group presented the fracture and thinning of trabeculae in the femoral head, increased empty bone lacunae, and elevated number and diameter of adipocytes (P<0.01). Micro-CT imaging revealed a decrease in bone mineral density (BMD), bone volume fraction (BV/TV), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th) and trabecular number (Tb.N) (P<0.05, P<0.01) while an increase in bone surface-to-volume ratio (BS/BV) and trabecular separation (Tb.Sp) (P<0.01). The results of ink perfusion showed that the area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head was reduced (P<0.01). Compared with model group, JPHGP lowered the empty bone lacunae rate as well as the number and diameter of adipocytes in the femoral head of AONFH rats. Micro-CT imaging indicated that JPHGP low-dose group had elevated BV/TV, Tb.Th and Tb.N (P<0.05, P<0.01) while decreased BS/BV (P<0.01), and there was an upward trend in BMD while a downward trend in Tb.Sp, but without statistical difference. In addition, JPHGP medium- and high-dose groups had a rise in BMD, BV/TV, Tb.Th and Tb.N (P<0.05, P<0.01), a decrease in BS/BV and Tb.Sp (P<0.05, P<0.01) and enlarged area of medullary microvessels in the femoral head (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expressions of CD31, VEGF, VEGFR2, PI3K, p-Akt in the model group were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.01), and after medium and high doses of JPHGP treatment, the expressions of CD31, PI3K and p-Akt in the femoral head of rats were up-regulated (P<0.01) while the protein expression of PTEN was down-regulated (P<0.01). Moreover, JPHGP up-regulated the expressions of VEGF and VEGFR2 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionJPHGP can repair the vascular injury in AONFH, and its mechanism may be related to the activation of VEGF/VEGFR2/PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. This study provides certain scientific basis and reference for the clinical application of JPHGP. ObjecctiveTo observe the repair effect of Jianpi Huogu prescription (JPHGP) on vascular injury in experimental alcohol-induced osteonecrosis of femoral head (AONFH), and to explore its mechanism based on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/VEGFR2/phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway.