1.Clinical effect of ganglion glycosides in the treatment of neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(11):1729-1732
Objective To explore the brain CT index,neurological scores and efficacy of ganglion glycosides in treating neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).Methods Seventy-two patients with HIE hospitalized in our hospital were randomly selected as the research objects during November 2012 to November 2014.The patients were divided into observation group(36 cases) and control group(36 cases) according to the time of admission.The patients in control group were treated with routine treatment.The observation group was treated with ganglion glycosides on the basis of the conventional treatment.After two weeks treatment,the brain CT index,neurological scores and efficacy were observed.Results After treatnent,with CT examination the patients in the observation group showed mild HIE in 33 cases,which was significantly more than the control group,and severe HIE in 3 cases,which was significantly less than the control group.There were significant differences between the two groups (x2 =7.005 4,11.840 2,all P < 0.05).The recovery time of consciousness,reflex recovery time,recovery time of muscle tension of the observation group were (5.08 ± 1.02) d,(6.74 ± 1.53) d,(7.31 ± 1.69) d,which were shorter than the control group,and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant (t =13.002 7,5.354 6,6.224 0,all P < 0.05).After treatment,there were no deaths in the two groups,the observation group of 1 patient with ataxia,2 cases of mental retardation,epilepsy in 1 case and 0 case of cerebral palsy,which were less than the control group,there were significant differences between the two groups (x2 =7.407 4,P < 0.05).Conclusion For the newborn with HIE after treating with ganglion glycosides,the CT index and neurological score showed obvious improvement,and the treatment effect is good,thus it is worth popularizing.
2.The clinical laboratory characteristic of Candida albicans caused antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Qianya ZOU ; Guozhong LIU ; Yuxiu ZHOU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(19):2586-2588
Objective To analyze the clinical laboratory characteristic of Candida albicans caused antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) .Methods 100 cases of AAD were selected .Based on the results ,they were divided into Candida albicans group and non-Candida albicans group .The levels of sodium ,potassium ,fasting blood-glucose and albumin ,investigation of antimicrobial usage were compared in two groups .Results Candida albicans were detected in 42 cases .The levels of sodium ,potassium and fasting blood-glucose in the Candida albicans group were significantly higher than those in non-Candida albicans group(P<0 .01) ,and al-bumin were significantly lower than that in non-Candida albicans group(P< 0 .01) .The rate of two or more antibiotic usage in Candida albicans group was significantly higher than that in non-Candida albicans group(P<0 .05) .The drug resistance rates of fluconazole ,itraconazole ,voriconazole ,amphotericin B and flucytosine in Candida albicans group were significantly lower than those in non-Candida albicans group(P<0 .05) ,and the antibiotic sensitive rates of fluconazole ,itraconazole ,voriconazole ,amphotericin B and flucytosine in Candida albicans group were significantly higher than those in non-Candida albicans group(P<0 .05) .The drug resistance rates of vancomycin and macrodantin in Candida albicans group were significantly higher than those in non-Candida al-bicans group(P<0 .01) ,and the antibiotic sensitive rates of vancomycin and macrodantin in Candida albicans group were signifi-cantly lower than those in non-Candida albicans group(P<0 .01) .Conclusion For AAD cases ,the fecal culture can provide exper-imental basis for clinical treatment and avoid the abuse of antibiotics .
3.Relationship between serum procalcitonin,high mobility group box chromoso(m)al protein 1 levels and severity and prognosis of acute pancreatitis
Weijie ZHANG ; Guifang XU ; Zhiqiang TIAN ; Guozhong WU ; Xiaoping ZOU
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2012;12(5):299-301
Objective To investigate the serum levels of procalcitomn (PCT) and high mobility group box chromosomal protein-1 ( HMGB1 ) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) ; and study the relationship between the serum levels of PCT,HMGB1 and the severity and prognosis of AP.Methods The blood samples were collected from 80 AP patients,including 38 severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) patients and 42 mild acute pancreatitis (MAP) patients.The serum levels of HMGB1 were measured by ELISA kit,and the levels of PCT were measured by immunoassay chemiluminescent technique,then their relationship with other biochemical parameters,the severity and prognosis of AP was analyzed.30 healthy adults were treated as the control group.Results The serum PCT and HMGB1 levels were ( 8.18 ± 3.24) μg/L and ( 11.79 ± 3.98 ) μg/L in SAP group,and the corresponding values were (5.67 ± 2.43) μg/L and ( 5.38 ± 2.06) μg/L in MAP group,and both were significantly higher than those in control group [ ( 1.85 ± 0.86) μg/L and ( 1.87 ± 1.47) μg/L,P <0.01 ].The serum level of PCT was positively correlated with serum 1evel of HMGB1 ( r =0.276,P =0.014),and both were positively correlated with Ranson score,APACHE Ⅱ score,Balthazar CT score (P<0.05 or <0.01 ).The HMGB1 levels were significantly higher in patients with organ dysfunction than those in patients without organ dysfunction (P <0.05).Conclusions In AP patients,serum PCT and HMGB1 levels were significantly increased,and they were positively correlated with disease severity.These results suggest that PCT and HMGB1 may act as potential serum markers for AP severity evaluation.
4.Comparison Between Cryoablation and Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Treating the Patients With Atrio-ventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia by Meta-analysis
Xiaocheng CHENG ; Guozhong ZHANG ; Jia YANG ; Hongyu ZOU ; Zengzhang LIU
Chinese Circulation Journal 2014;(12):1005-1010
Objective: The compare the safety and efficacy between cryoablation (CRYO) and radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for treating the patients with atrio-ventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) by meta-analysis.
Methods: We systemically searched the Medline, Cochrane library and Embase database to fulifll our pre-deifned criteria until the publication of May 2014.
Results: There were 5 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 14 retrospective trials enrolled in our study with 2900 patients. The patients were allocated into 2 groups:CRYO group, n=1384 and RFCA group, n=1516. The overall pool-analysis demonstrated that compared with RFCA group, CRYO group had the lower risk of permanent atrio-ventricular nodal block (OR:0.27, 95%CI 0.11 to 0.62, P<0.01) and shorter X-ray exposure time (WMD:-3.36, 95%CI-5.58 to-1.15, P<0.01);while CRYO group had the lower immediate procedural success rate (OR:0.63, 95%CI 0.42 to 0.96, P<0.05), longer procedural time (WMD:10.97, 95%CI 3.35 to 18.58, P<0.01), and higher long-term arrhythmia recurrence rate (OR:2.89, 95%CI 2.05 to 4.06, P<0.01).
Conclusion: Although CRYO could decrease the risk of permanent atrio-ventricular nodal block, while its effectiveness was lower than RFCA for AVNRT treatment in relevant patients.
5. Changes of helper T lymphocytes 17 and regulatory T lymphocytes in peripheral blood of patients with extensive burn at early stage in August 2nd Kunshan factory aluminum dust explosion accident and the significance
Zhongjun ZHANG ; Lingtao DING ; Jun ZOU ; Guozhong LYU
Chinese Journal of Burns 2018;34(6):360-364
Objective:
To explore the changes of helper T lymphocytes 17 (Th17) and regulatory T lymphocytes (Tregs) in peripheral blood of patients with extensive burn at early stage in August 2nd aluminum dust explosion accident in Kunshan factory (hereinafter referred to as Kunshan explosion accident) and the significance.
Methods:
Twenty patients with extensive burn in Kunshan explosion accident admitted to our department of burns and plastic surgery were enrolled in burn group, and 10 healthy adult volunteers with no history of smoking were enrolled in healthy control group. Five mL of peripheral venous blood samples were collected from patients in burn group at admission (≤post injury hour 6, PIH 6) and PIH 24, and on post injury day (PID) 7, and from volunteers in healthy control group respectively. The percentages of CD64+ T lymphocytes, human leukocyte antigen-DR positive (HLA-DR+ ) T lymphocytes, CD3+ CD8- Th17, and CD4+ CD25+ Tregs in peripheral blood T lymphocytes were determined by flow cytometer.
Results:
(1) The percentages of CD64+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group at admission and PIH 24 [(2.35±0.32)% and (4.02±0.15)%] were higher than (0.67±0.11)% of healthy volunteers in healthy control group. The percentage of CD64+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group on PID 7 [(0.39±0.25)% ] was lower than that of healthy volunteers in healthy control group. The percentages of HLA-DR+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group at admission and PIH 24 [(54±18)% and (72±17)%] were higher than (38±14)% of healthy volunteers in healthy control group. The percentage of HLA-DR+ T lymphocytes in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group on PID 7 [(28±15)% ] was lower than that of healthy volunteers in healthy control group. (2) The percentages of CD3+ CD8-Th17 in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group at admission and PIH 24 [(4.21±0.46)% and (7.38±0.39)%] were higher than (0.98±0.09)% of healthy volunteers in healthy control group. The percentage of CD3+ CD8-Th17 in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group on PID 7 [(0.81±0.05)% ] was lower than that of healthy volunteers in healthy control group. (3) The percentages of CD4+ CD25+ Tregs in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients in burn group at admission and PIH 24, and on PID 7 [(1.78±0.26)%, (1.26±0.37)%, and (0.38±0.03)%] were lower than (3.24±0.52)% of healthy volunteers in healthy control group.
Conclusions
The percentage of Th17 in peripheral blood T lymphocytes of patients with extensive burn at early stage in Kunshan explosion accident increased at first and then decreased compared with that of healthy volunteers, indicating that the patients′ immune function increased first and then weakened. The percentages of Tregs in peripheral blood T lymphocytes at each time point were lower than the percentage of healthy volunteers, indicating that the patients′ immunomodulation gradually weakened after extensive burns.