1.Meta-analysis of fusion with and without instrumentation in the treatment of chronic low back pain
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2008;28(8):628-633
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of fusion with and without instrumentation in the treatment of chronic low back pain.Methods To search Medline(from 1966 to Deeember.2006).Embase (1984 to December,2006),Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trial f4th Quarter 2006),Current Controlled Trials.The China Biological Medicine Database(1984 to December,2006).and hand searched several related journals.The quality of included trials was evaluated.Data were extracted by two reviewers independently with a designed extraction form RevMan 4.2.8 software was used for data analysis.Results Eight studies involving 656 patients were included.The results of meta-analysis indicated that statistically significant difierences were observed between the two operative procedures in the fusion rate(OR=2.26,95% CI 1.51-3.38,P=0.0001),clinical outcome(OR=1.54,95%CI 1.09-2.19,P=0.01),incidence of re-operation (OR=2.16.95% CI 1.08-4.33,P=0.002).There were no statistically significant difierences in back pain scores (WMD=-0.22,95% CI-0.81-0.36),leg pain scores(WMD=0.22,95%CI-0.50-0.93),complications(OR=1.68,95%CI 0.78-3.63),satisfaction of surgery by patients(OR=1.54,95%CI 0.93-2.55).Three studies described the mean surgical time,perioperative blood loss,days in hospital after surgery,which revealed that single fusion was superior to fusion with instrumentation.Three studies described the work status of patients post-operatively.Two studies indicated smoking could decrease the fusion rate.Conclusion To compare with single fusion,fusion with instrumentation can increase the fusion rate and improve clinical outcome slightly,but it also increases the incidence of re-operation.More high quality large-scale randomized controlled trims are required.
2.Chromosome and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance mechanism in clinical isolates of Serratia marcescens
Haifei YANG ; Xue ZHOU ; Jun CHENG ; Lifen HU ; Yulin ZHU ; Ying YE ; Jiabin LI
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2012;35(8):706-710
Objective To investigate the prevalence of plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance ( PMQR ) determinants [ qnr,aac ( 6' ) -Ib-cr and qepA ]and mutations in quinolone resistance-determining regions (QRDRs) of gyrA and parC and their association with fluoroquinolone susceptibility in clinical isolates of Serratia marcescens in Anhui.Methods The minimum inhibition concentration ( MIC ) of 104 strains of S.rnarcescens collected from various clinical specimens from 34 hospitals during 2005 to 2010 were determined by agar dilution method.The qnr,aac (6')-Ib,qepA,gyrA and parC genes were screened by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in 31 strains resistant to ciprofloxacin,and positive results were subsequently confirmed by sequencing.The conjugation experiments were performed for qnr and aac(6')-Ib-cr positive strains.The MIC of S.marcescens isolates,recipient strains and conjugants were tested by agar dilution method for quinolones and other antimicrobial agents.Results Six strains of the 31 S.marcescens isolates harboured qnr and/or aac(6')-Ib-cr genes.Among those 6 strains,2 strains harboured a qnrB6 gene,1 harboured a qnrS2 gene,and 4 harboured aac( 6' ) -Ib-cr,whereas no qnrA-,qnrC- or qnrD-positive isolate was detected.None of the 31 isolates carried the qepA gene.Mutations in the QRDR of gyrA and parC genes were detected in 9 and 7 isolates,respectively.The conjugation experiments were successfully carried out in 5 isolates of 6 PMQR determinants-postive strains.The MIC of conjugants for quinolones were increased evidently compared to recipient strains.Conclusions Chromosome and plasmid-mediated resistance determinants play an important role in quinolone resistance in clinical isolates of S.marcescens.And more important is that the PMQR determinants can be horizontal transmitted.It is necessary to continuously survey and watch for the spread of PMQR in S.marcescens in public health control program.
3.Distribution and resistance surveillance of 104 clinical strains of Serratia marcescens in Anhui Province
Jun CHENG ; Haifei YANG ; Yulin ZHU ; Lifen HU ; Yachao PAN ; Yanyan LIU ; Ying YE ; Jiabin LI
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2012;30(9):524-528
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical distribution and antimicrobial resistance profile of Serratia marcescens(S. marcescens), and to provide the scientific evidence supporting clinical diagnosis and treatment.MethodsThe antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed in 104 strains of S. marcescens by agar dilution method. The results were judged according to the criteria recommended by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) 2010.The data were analyzed by chi square test. Results The majority of S. marcescens were isolated from sputum specimens,accounting for 59.6% (62/104). The bacteria were most frequently isolated from department of respiratory (33.7%,35/104),followed by intensive care unit (23.1%,24/104),department of gerontology (16.3%, 17/104). The results of antimicrobial susceptibility test showed that the resistance rates of S.marcescens against ampicillin,gentamicin and cephazolin were high,which were 90.4%,86.5% and 79.8%,respectively; those against the 3rd generation of cephalosporins were 24.0%-43.3%. No imipenem and meropenem resistant strains were identified. Compared with cefoxitin-resistant strains,the resistance rates of non-cefoxitin resistant strains against piperacillin (82.9% vs 28.6%),ceftazidime (63.4% vs 9.5%),aztreonam (68.3% vs 9.5%),amikacin (68.3% vs 20.6%),ciprofloxacin (48.8% vs 19.1%) and chloramphenicol (90.3% vs 58.7%) were all lower (all P < 0.05 ). Conclusions S. marcescens is one of the most common conditional pathogenic bacteria leading to nosocomial infections,which is resistant to many kinds of antimicrobial agents.The surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in S. marcescens should be strengthened for purpose of preventing the transmission of multidrug resistant strains.
4.Short Term Clinical Efficacy of Endovascular Repair for Complicated Acute Type Stanford B Aortic Dissection in 36 Patients
Jianghua ZHENG ; Kai CHEN ; Yanbin ZHU ; Haifei WANG ; Zhilong CHEN ; Xi YONG
Chinese Circulation Journal 2015;(8):785-789
Objective: To investigate the short term clinical efifcacy of endovascular repair for complicated acute type Stanford B aortic dissection.
Methods: To retrospectively analyze the clinical data of 36 patients with complicated acute type Stanford B aortic dissection who received endovascular repair in our hospital from 2010-01 to 2014-06 including operational procedure and post-operative follow-up of CT angiography. There were 27 male and 9 female patients with the average age of 43.7 years (41-62) years.
Results: Successful operations were conducted in all 36 patients. 22 patients received endovascular repair combined with covering left subclavian artery (LSA),10 received endovascular repair combined with chimney technique, 2 received endovascular repair combined with vascular prosthesis bypass from left common carotid artery to LSA, 2 received endovascular repair combined with vascular prosthesis bypass from right common carotid artery to left common carotid artery, whose proximal parts were ligated. Viscera artery and lower extremity artery supply were restored gradually. No complication of endoleak occurred. There 30/36 (83.33%) patients were followed-up for 1 year, and 10 patients developed thrombus in full false lumen and 20 developed thrombus in partial false lumen after 1 year. Compared with pre-operative values, thoracic aortic true lumen volume increased in either thrombus in full false lumen (190 ± 68.7) ml vs, (125.3 ± 63.4) ml and thrombus in partial false lumen (166.2 ± 71.8) ml vs (110.1 ± 62.7) ml,P<0.001; thoracic aortic false lumen volume decreased (65.0 ± 67.4) ml vs (185.3 ± 66.6) ml and (132.3 ± 62.6) ml vs (224.5 ± 72.3) ml,P<0.001. Compared with pre-operative values, for patients with thrombus in full false lumen, the abdominal aortic true lumen volume increased (55.5 ± 12.4) ml vs (48.6 ± 12.2) ml,P<0.01; for patients with thrombus in partial false lumen, the abdominal aortic false lumen volume also increased (58.2 ± 21.5) ml vs (42.5 ± 18.5) ml,P<0.01.
Conclusion: For endovascular repair of complicated aortic dissection, covering LSA with chimney technique and hybrid operation of small incision could extend anchor zone and expand the range of endovascular repair which may improve the effect and reduce the complication for good short term effect.
5.Clinical Observation of Deeply Needling Lianquan (CV23) plus Acupuncture at the Ten Nape Points for Post-stroke Pseudobulbar Palsy
Junhui FANG ; Wenzong ZHU ; Fengjun SONG ; Haifei LIU ; Bihong YE ; Xiaoyun XIA
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(6):652-656
Objective By observing the effect of deeply needling Lianquan (CV23) plus acupuncture at the ten nape points on the deglutition function in post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy, to objectively evaluate the efficacy of deeply needling Lianquanplus acupuncture at the ten nape points in treating post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy.Method A total of 141 patients diagnosed with post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy were divided into a treatment group (71 cases) and a control group (70 cases) by following asimple-randomized design (random number table). The treatment group was intervened by deeply needling Lianquan plus acupuncture at the ten nape points, while the control group was intervened by conventional acupuncture. A month later, the general therapeutic efficacy, Kubota's water drinking test, Toshima Ichiro's swallowing assessment, and Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA) were evaluated, and the therapeutic efficacies of the two groups were compared.Result The general therapeutic efficacy, waterdrinking test result, Toshima Ichiro's swallowing assessment, and SSA score were significantly improved in both groups after the treatment (P<0.05). After the treatment, the general therapeutic efficacy, water drinking test result, Toshima Ichiro's swallowing assessment, and SSA score in the treatment group were significantly different from those in the control group (P<0.05), and the treatmentwas superior to the control group. The total effective rate was 91.5% in the treatment group, versus 70.0% in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Deeply needling Lianquan plus acupunctureat the ten nape points is effective in treating post-stroke pseudobulbar palsy, superior to the conventional needling method.
6.Effect of Muscle-region Alignment Electroacupuncture in Treating Post-stroke Shoulder Pain and on the Levels of Serum ;IL-6, TNF-?, and NO
Fengjun SONG ; Shili ZHENG ; Wenzong ZHU ; Bing CHEN ; Jingqiao XI ; Xiaojing ZOU ; Junhui FANG ; Haifei LIU ; Bihong YE
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2016;35(10):1158-1161
Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy and action mechanism of muscle-region alignment electroacupuncture in treating post-stroke shoulder pain. Method Eighty patients were randomized into a muscle-region alignment needling group and a conventional acupuncture group. The Short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), and serum levels of IL-6, TNF-?, and NO were majorly observed before and after the treatment. Result The muscle-region alignment electroacupuncture and conventional acupuncture both obviously reduced the SF-MPQ score and down-regulated the serum levels of IL-6, TNF-?, and NO, and the decreases by the muscle-region alignment electroacupuncture were more significant than that by the conventional acupuncture. Conclusion The action of muscle-region alignment electroacupuncture in treating post-stroke shoulder pain is plausibly by down-regulating serum levels of IL-6, TNF-?, and NO, reducing or inhibiting the production of inflammatory factors and restraining inflammation.
7.Rhabdomyosarcoma of breast resembles acute leukemia:a case report and review of the literature
Jingjing ZHU ; Zhengyang LI ; Haifei CHEN ; Jie LI ; Yuhao ZHANG ; Tianqin WU ; Hongshi SHEN ; Jieqing TANG ; Jing WANG ; Longmei QIN ; Lingjuan JIN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2015;(7):469-472
Objective To investigate the clinical pathological characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of breast rhabdomyosarcoma, and to enhance the awareness of malignancy infiltration to bone marrow (BM). Methods The data of one case of Rhabdomyosarcoma of breast were analyzed retrospectively. BM aspirate and biopsy, morphology, immunology, cytogenetics, molecular biology (MICM) in different parts of BM, peripheral blood smear, fine puncture of breast mass, final biopsy of breast mass by Mammotome System and whole body PET-CT were performed. The immunochemistry stain of specimen of breast mass was used. Results The peripheral blood smear of this patient showed immature erythrocytes, leucocytes and classification of unknown cells which were consistent with BM morphology. The results of BM aspirate and biopsy depicted a hypercellular specimen with disseminated unknown cells infiltration. Unknown cells were positive for CD56 and negative for any hematopoietic markers by flow cytometry. The whole body PET-CT showed that uptake of 18F-FDG of bilateral breast and whole BM was increased, whereas the mass of breast was not presented by CT. PET-CT suggested a probable malignant hematologic disease. The enough specimen of breast mass got from Mammotome System showed embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, and the tumor cells were positive for MyoD1, Vimentin and Desmin. Conclusions It is a challenge for early diagnosis of solid sarcoma with unknown origin which diffusely infiltrating into BM. Negative expression of hematopoietic markers by flow cytometry plays a role on differential diagnosis in this setting, whereas PET-CT only provides a valuable reference. Enough specimen and immunohistochemical staining could provide solid evidences of diagnosis.
8.Analysis of the cinical features and misdiagnosis in 62 patients with acquired deficiency of vitamin Kdependent coagulation factors
Tianqin WU ; Jieqing TANG ; Haifei CHEN ; Lingjuan JIN ; Jingjing ZHU ; Yingchao GE ; Hongshi SHEN ; Zhengyang LI ; Longmei QIN ; Jianfang LIAO ; Zhifang ZHAO ; Jing WANG ; Ziqiang YU ; Zhaoyue WANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2011;27(8):791-794
Objective To explore the clinical features and causes of misdiagnosis of the patients with acquired deficiency of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (ADVKDCF). Methods Retrospective analysis was performed with the data from 62 patients with ADVKDCF for etiological factors, clinical manifestations,laboratory examinations, diagnosis and treatments. Results Among the 62 patients, 51 patients were with unknown causes( subgroup A) and 11 were with clear histories of anticoagulant rodenticide poisoning( subgroup B). The presentations of hemorrhage of the patients varied with hematuria as the most common first symptom,followed by skin, mucosa, muscle, internal organs bleeding (28/62). The most common hemorrhage symptom is hematuria. 35 of the 62 patients had hemoglobin(Hb) levels less than 100 g/L due to blood loss( the lowest level was 32 g/L). Thirty-eight patients were misdiagnosed at the first visit and the median time from hemorrhage manifestation to definite diagnosis was 8 days (range,2 to 192 days). ADVKDCF was mostly misdiagnosed as the urinary system diseases (23/38), followed by hemophilia (8/38). Laboratory examinations showed normal platelet count , throm bin time (TT) and normal fibrinogen(Fg) concentration, but prolonged plasma prothrombin time (PT), activated partial prothrombin time (APTT) and international normalized ration (INR). All of patients received high dose vitamin K ( intravenous vitamin K1 with a initial dose of 20 to 240 mg/d and then oral vitamin K4 maintenance) . The bleeding symptoms disappeared 1 day after treatment and the Hb levels increased dramatically. There were significant differences in PT, APTT and INR of the patients before and after treatment( P <0. 01 ). Followed by a median follow - up of 8 months , no patient had severe adverse effects or recurrence. Conclusion The hemorrhage presentations of the patients with ADVKDCF are various. The most common hemorrhage symptom is hematuria. The misdiagnosis rate of ADVKDCF is high with urinary systems disorders as the most common misdiagnosis. Sequential treatment with vitamin K is an effective and safe method to prevent recurrence. Early detection of coagulation function is helpful to reduce misdiagnosis possibility.
9.Quality of life and determinants among children with dyslexia in China
ZHU Bing,YANG Haifei,SHI Wenying,LIU Hui,XUE Qi, MENG Heng,SONG Ranran
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(8):1134-1136
Objective:
To examine the Quality of life among school-aged children with dyslexia in target city and to provide scientific evidence for improving the quality of life of children with dyslexia.
Methods:
By using cluster sampling,students from grade 3 to grade 6 from 6 primary schools in a middle-sized were selected and administered with questionnaire survey. According to the criteria of dyslexia, dyslexic children and non-dyslexic children were identified and the difference of the Quality of Life was compared.
Results:
Totally 3 673 children were collected, and 119 of them were identified as dyslexia(3.24%).The prevalence of dyslexia differed by gender,grades,educational level of parents(χ2=24.77,11.75,18.50,9.79,P<0.05). The Quality of Life which below the average proportion accounted for 30.3% of dyslexic children and 16.7% of normal children. Quality of life scored signiticantly different between dyslexic children and non-dyslexia children, including psychosocial functioning domain(134.54±30.88)(143.49±32.53), physical and mental health domain(2.71±0.84)(2.92±0.81) vs (2.83±0.90)(3.06±0.87), the living satisfaction domain(2.95±0.87)(3.14±0.87)(t=-6.09,-5.48,-5.44,-4.50,P<0.01),with dyslexic group significantly lower than that of non-dyslexic group.
Conclusion
The Quality of Life of Dyslexic children was in a poor condition.
10.Determination of phosphorus content in calcium hydrogen phosphate tablets by 31P-qNMR
Zhewei XIA ; Yuanye ZENG ; Haifei ZHU ; Yu LI ; Xiaofei CHEN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2024;42(9):399-401,406
Objective To establish a high-precision and high-specificity quantitative nuclear magnetic resonance phosphorus spectrometry method(31P-qNMR)for detecting the phosphorus content in calcium hydrogen phosphate chewable tablets.Methods Hexamethyl phosphoramide was used as an internal standard,phosphorus spectrum data of calcium hydrogen phosphate chewable tablets solution was collected.The linear relationship of calcium hydrogen phosphate within the concentration range of 1.0 to 9.0 mg/ml was studied,and sample recovery rate and repeatability experiments were conducted.Results Calcium hydrogen phosphate and the internal standard demonstrated a good linear relationship within the concentration range of 1.0 to 9.0 mg/ml,with a regression equation A=0.004 3+0.183 6C.The recovery rates for low,medium,and high concentrations were 98.0%,98.1%,and 98.4%,respectively,with relative standard deviations(RSD)of 0.31%,0.68%,and 0.62%,respectively(n=9).The average content of calcium hydrogen phosphate in the chewable tablets was determined to be 98.1%.Conclusion This study successfully established a high-precision and highly specific method for quantifying the content of calcium hydrogen phosphate in chewable tablets,which did not require a self-reference substance,was simple in sample preparation,and had a fast detection speed.The method could provide a new technical support for the quality control of phosphorus-containing drugs.