1.Nursing for"super-aged"infants with total transposition of the great artery after Switch operation
Danna XU ; Lina LIU ; Yun DONG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2008;24(11):40-41
Objective To summarize the nursing experience for three cases of above 1-month-oldinfants with total transposition of the great artery after Switch operation.Methods The vital signs of the infants were monitored,including the respiratory system,circulation system,temperature,urine quantity,feeding and delayed sternal closure.Appropriate measures were adopted to cope with changes in the above mentioned aspects.Results All the 3 infants were cured with good nursing effect.Conclusion Switch operation was a complicated operation.The 3 infants missed the-optimum operation time and left great difficulty for nursing.Close monitoring and delicate nursing proved to be the pivotal process to ensure the successful curement.
2.Metformin attenuates behavioral impairment in a rat model of dementia induced by high fat diet
Xin YUAN ; Yupin CHEN ; Danna GAN ; Yufang CHENG ; Jiangping XU
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(1):17-21
Objective To investigate the effect of metformin ( MET) on learning and memory behavior in HFD-induced insulin-resistant rats.Methods Thirty male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were divided into three groups to receive either a normal diet (Control group) or a high-fat diet (two HFD groups) for four weeks(HFD+MET).From two HFD groups, one received vehicle ( HFD group ) alone and other MET administration ( HFD+MET group ) .MET was dissolved in drinking water at a concentration of 2 mg/ml.All rats were subjected to the glucose tolerance test ( GTT) and behavioral tests using the elevated plus maze ( EPM ) , open field test ( OFT ) , Morris water maze ( MWM ) test and the step-through passive avoidance test ( PA) after four-week consecutive MET treatment .Blood samples were collected for determination of glucose. Results MET attenuated the glucose resistant condition and improved cognitive behavior in MWM and PA, vs the HFD group. Conclusion MET can improve the impaired learning and memory behavior in HFD-induced insulin-resistant rats.
3.Influence and curative effect observation of sodium hyaluronate on serum matrix metalloproteinase-9,12 and 13 levels of patients with knee os-teoarthritis
Gongsheng ZHENG ; Chengran CHEN ; Dingfeng HE ; Enfeng YAO ; Yuexia HUANG ; Juhong XU ; Danna WANG
China Modern Doctor 2015;(3):16-18,22
Objective To discuss influence and curative effect observation of sodium hyaluronate on serum matrix metalloproteinase-9,12 and 13 (MMP-9, 12 and 13) levels of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods Selected 70 cases of patients with knee OA, and divided into observation group (n=35 cases) and control group (n=35 cases) in accordance at random. The patients in two groups were given oral 75 mg diclofenac sodium enteric capsules , once a day for 5 weeks. The patients in observation group were additionally given 2 mL sodium hyaluronate , injected into in-tra-articular, once a week, for 5 weeks. Excepted for sodium hyaluronate injection fluid, the patients in control group were given the same medical treatment as that in observation group. The changes of serum MMP-9 , 12 and 13 levels between the two groups before and after medical treatment were observed , and the clinical curative effect and untoward effect was compared as well. Results After 5 weeks’ treatment, the serum MMP-9, 12 and 13 levels of patients in two groups were declined more significantly than before with different degrees (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and the declining rate of patients in observation group was much higher than that in control group (P<0.05). The clinical good and excellent rate with in observation group(85.71%) was much higher than that in control group (62.86%)(χ2=4.79,P<0.05). 9 and 11 cases of untoward effect were appeared between control group and observation group respectively with light symp-tom, and after comparing the occurrence rates of untoward effect of patients in two groups, with no statistical differ-ences (χ2=0.28,P>0.05). Conclusion Sodium hyaluronate has favorable curative effect on patients with knee OA, whose mechanism of action has close effect on reducing serum MMP-9 ,12 and 13 levels.
4.Analysis of DSPP gene mutation in a Chinese pedigree affected with hereditary dentinogenesis imperfecta.
Aiqin HU ; Xiaocong LI ; Danna CHEN ; Ting LU ; Jin HUANG ; Xiangmin XU ; Dong CHEN ; Fu XIONG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2018;35(4):511-514
OBJECTIVETo analyze the clinical phenotype of a Chinese pedigree affected with hereditary dentinogenesis imperfecta and mutation of dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) gene.
METHODSAffected members underwent intraoral photography, dental film and panoramic radiography. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral venous blood samples. Coding regions of the DSPP gene were subjected to PCR amplification and Sanger sequencing. Functional effect of the mutation was predicted with SIFT and PolyPhen-2. The tertiary structure of wild type and mutant proteins were predicted by Swiss-Port.
RESULTSA heterozygous c.50C to T (p.P17L) mutation was identified in exon 2 of the DSPP gene in the proband and her father. The same mutation was not found among 200 unrelated healthy controls. The Pro-17 residues and its surrounding positions in DSPP are highly conserved across various species. The mutation was predicted to be damaging to the structure of DSPP protein.
CONCLUSIONThe c.50C to T (p.P17L) mutation of the DSPP gene probably underlies the disease in this pedigree. Above finding has expanded the spectrum of DSPP gene mutations and provided a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis for this family.
5.Analysis of risk factors and severity prediction of acute pancreatitis induced by pegaspargase in children
Xiaorong LAI ; Lihua YU ; Lulu HUANG ; Danna LIN ; Li WU ; Yajie ZHANG ; Juan ZI ; Xu LIAO ; Yuting YUAN ; Lihua YANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2024;39(3):170-175
Objective:To analyze the risk factors for asparaginase-associated pancreatitis (AAP) in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) after treatment with pegaspargase and evaluate the predictive value of pediatric sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, pediatric acute pancreatitis severity (PAPS) score, Ranson′s score and pediatric Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (JPN) score for severe AAP.Methods:Cross-sectional study.The clinical data of 328 children with ALL who received pegaspargase treatment in the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University from January 2014 to August 2021, as well as their clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, and imaging examinations were collected.The SOFA score at the time of AAP diagnosis, PAPS score and Ranson′s score at 48 hours after AAP diagnosis, and JPN score at 72 hours after AAP diagnosis were calculated, and their predictive value for severe AAP was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:A total of 6.7%(22/328) of children had AAP, with the median age of 6.62 years.AAP most commonly occurred in the induced remission phase (16/22, 72.7%). Three AAP children were re-exposed to asparaginase, and 2 of them developed a second AAP.Among the 22 AAP children, 16 presented with mild symptoms, and 6 with severe symptoms.The 6 children with severe AAP were all transferred to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). There were no significant differences in gender, white blood cell count at first diagnosis, immunophenotype, risk stratification, and single dose of pegaspargase between the AAP and non-AAP groups.The age at diagnosis of ALL in the AAP group was significantly higher than that in the non-AAP group ( t=2.385, P=0.018). The number of overweight or obese children in the AAP group was also higher than that in the non-AAP group ( χ2=4.507, P=0.034). The areas under the ROC curve of children′s JPN score, SOFA score, Ranson′s score, and PAPS score in predicting severe AAP were 0.919, 0.844, 0.731, and 0.606, respectively.The JPN score ( t=4.174, P=0.001) and the SOFA score ( t=3.181, P=0.005) showed statistically significant differences between mild and severe AAP. Conclusions:AAP is a serious complication in the treatment of ALL with combined pegaspargase and chemotherapy.Older age and overweight or obesity may be the risk factors for AAP.Pediatric JPN and SOFA scores have predictive value for severe AAP.
6.Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis caused by pegasparaginase: a clinical analysis of 8 cases
Yinyan YAN ; Hongyong LIU ; Lihua YU ; Danna LIN ; Lulu HUANG ; Xiaorong LAI ; Yajie ZHANG ; Juan ZI ; Li WU ; Xu LIAO ; Lihua YANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2022;21(5):462-468
Objective:To investigate the risk factors and prognoses of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) caused by pegasparaginase (PEG-Asp).Methods:A total of 252 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) were treated with PEG-Asp chemotherapy in our hospital from December 2016 to July 2021, including 8 children with CVST. The clinical manifestations, laboratory and imaging features, treatments and prognoses of these children with CVST caused by PEG-Asp were analyzed retrospectively.Results:(1) CVST occurred during induction chemotherapy in 4 children, during re-induction chemotherapy in 3 children, and during consolidation stage in one child. CVST occurred in two children who received PEG-ASP chemotherapy once, in one child who received PEG-Asp chemotherapy twice, and 5 children who received PEG-Asp chemotherapy more than twice. The median time between CVST occurrence and last treatment of PEG-Asp was 20.5 d. (2) The clinical manifestations included paroxysmal headache ( n=4), nausea or vomiting ( n=3), convulsions ( n=2) and persistent blurred vision ( n=1). (3) CVST appeared at the sigmoid sinus ( n=6), transverse sinus ( n=4) and superior sagittal sinus ( n=4), of which one child was complicated with hemorrhage in left frontal parietal and right parietal cortex, and one with reversible posterior encephalopathy syndrome; 8 children were not complicated with thrombus in other parts. (4) Some of the children were complicated with abnormal blood coagulation. When CVST occurred, fibrinogen level decreased in 3 children, anti-thrombin III level decreased in 2 children, and D-dimer level increased in 3 children. (5) Six children were treated with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), of which, 4 were treated with rivasaban and one with warfarin sequentially. The total course of anticoagulation was 56 d. (6) The symptoms of 6 children disappeared after anticoagulation; Magnetic resonance venography (MRV) showed disappeared thrombus in 4 children and reduced thrombus range in 2 children. One child with intracranial hemorrhage did not use PEG-Asp anymore; 7 accepted PEG-Asp further during follow-up chemotherapy, of which one had CVST recurrence and the range of thrombus was reduced after anticoagulant therapy. Conclusions:When children with ALL develop unexplained neurological symptoms during PEG-Asp chemotherapy, CVST should be highly vigilant. Enhanced MRI and MRV should be performed for early diagnosis. Some children are complicated with abnormal blood coagulation, and LMWH, warfarin and rivasaban are effective. The prognosis is good and there are no sequelae. Most children accepted PEG-Asp again will not have CVST again.
7.Reflections on the Establishment of Regional Medical Science and Technology Ethics Center
Ping JI ; Danna ZHU ; Ping XIAO ; Weiwei XU ; Yun CHEN
Chinese Medical Ethics 2022;35(12):1318-1321
Medical science and technology innovation activities should meet the latest requirements of Opinions Issued to Strengthen Governance over Ethics in Science and Technology. Thus, attention should paid on the challenges facing medical science and technology ethics governance. This study discussed the necessity, responsibilities and operational guarantee elements of establishing an independent and professional regional medical science and technology ethics center. On the one hand, promote the innovation and development of medical science and technology and ensure the compliance with ethical norms, On the other hand, the government needs to carry out top-level design and build a science and technology ethics system with equal emphasis on supervision and technical services.
8.The practice of ethical collaborative review and mutual recognition model
Ping JI ; Danna ZHU ; Ping XIAO ; Weiwei XU ; Fuxuan LI ; Xiao LI ; Liping ZHOU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(5):550-555
With the development of more and more multi-center and cross-field cooperative medical research,the establishment of high-quality and efficient ethical collaborative review and mutual recognition systems is an inevitable demand for multi-institutional research,and an inevitable move to implement relevant national policies.Based on the work practice of ethical collaborative review and mutual recognition in Shenzhen,by analyzing the practical challenges of ethical collaborative review and mutual recognition in China,this paper proposed that to ensure the homogeneity and efficiency of review.Government departments need to take the lead,establish an ethical review alliance,and clarify responsibilities and rights.Based on actual needs,system first,and effective communication,ethical collaborative review and mutual recognition of results could be jointly promoted,aiming to provide a reference for our counterparts in China to promote ethical collaborative review and mutual recognition of cross-institutional research.
9.Expression of vasohibin-1, MACC1 and KA11 proteins in serous ovarian cancer and their clinical significance.
Lan YU ; Xu MAO ; Yunjie JIAO ; Wenqing SONG ; Danna WANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2019;44(12):1344-1352
To examine the expression of vasohibin-1, metastasis-associated in colon cancer-1 (MACC1) and KAI1 proteins in serous ovarian cancer and their clinical significance.
Methods: In 124 specimens of serous ovarian cancer (serous ovarian cancer group) and 30 specimens of ovarian serous cystadenoma (ovarian serous cystadenoma group), the expression of vasohibin-1, MACC1 and KAI1 protiens were detected by immunohistochemistry ElivisionTM method.
Results: In the serous ovarian cancer group, the positive rates of vasohibin-1 and MACC1 proteins were 48.4% and 58.1%, respectively, which were both higher than those in the ovarian serous cystadenoma group (10.0% and 13.3%, respectively); while the positive rate of KAI1 protein in the serous ovarian cancer group was 33.9%, which was lower than that in the ovarian serous cystadenoma group (86.7%), there were significant differences between the 2 groups (all P<0.05). In the serous ovarian cancer group, the expression of the 3 proteins were closely related to the pathological grade, Federation International of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage and pelvic lymph node metastasis (all P<0.05). The KAI1 protein was negatively correlated with the levels of vasohibin-1 and MACC1 (r=-0.500, -0.600, respectively, both P<0.01); while there was a positive correlation between the vasohibin-1 and the MACC1 (r=0.518, P<0.01). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that the over-expression of vasohibin-1, MACC1 and the low-expression of KAI1 protein were related to the survival rates (all P<0.05). Multi-factor analysis showed that the expression of vasohibin-1, KAI1 protein and the FIGO stage were independent prognosis factors for radical operation of serous ovarian cancer (RR=2.185, 3.893, 0.413; 95% CI=1.263-3.779, 2.190-6.921, 0.251-0.681; all P<0.05).
Conclusion: The up-regulation of vasohibin-1, MACC1 and down-regulation of KAI1 in serous ovarian cancer are related to the tumor differentiation, clinical stage, metastasis and prognosis. Combined detection of these indexes is useful in predicting the progression and prognosis of serous ovarian cancer.
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