1.Effect of inflammatory biomarkers on death of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clinical Medicine of China 2014;30(10):1038-1040
Objective To investigate the clinical significance of related inflammatory biomarkers on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated mortality,in order to provide the basis for clinical screening of high risk patients.Methods One thousand five hundred cases of outpatients and inpatients from Feb.2012 to Mar.2013 were selected as our subjects.All patients were conducted 15-27 months followup.According to patient outcome,they were divided into survival(1346 cases) and death groups (154 cases).The clinical data,pulmonary function,level of respiratory difficulty and inflammatory biomarker levels were recorded.Results The average age of the death group was (65.3 ± 12.2) years old,significantly higher than that of the survival group ((60.2 ± 11.5) years old,and the difference was significant (t =5.180,P < 0.01).Body mass index(BMI) in death group was (19.8 ±5.4) kg/m2,significantly lower than that of the survival group(23.2 ± 5.6) kg/m2 and the difference was significant (t =7.373,P < 0.01).There was no statistical difference between the two groups in terms of gender (P > 0.05).The levels of 1 s forced expiratory volume (FEV1),FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC),the British Medical Research Council dyspnea scale (MMRC) rating in death group were (1.1 ± 0.4) L,(40.8 ± 8.2) % and (2.8 ± 1.3),significantly lower than those of the survival group((1.5 ±0.5) L,(46.3 ± 11.2) %,(2.1 ± 1.2))..FEV1 and FEV1/FVC of death group were significantly lower than those of the survival group,while the MMRC significantly higher,and the differences were significant (t =9.582,5.914,6.797,P < 0.01).The levels of C-reactive protein(CRP),interleukin-6(IL-6),IL-8,tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),neutrophil levels in death group were (4.8 ± 1.2)mg/L,(154.4 ± 28.6) ng/L,(398.8 ± 86.3) ng/L,(942.6 ± 212.8) ng/L,(6.0 ± 2.8) × 109/L,significantly higher than those of the survival group ((3.4 ± 1.1) mg/L,(112.8 ±23.6) ng/L,(332.7 ± 76.3) ng/L,(1 482.8 ± 223.6) ng/L,(5.1 ± 1.5) × 109/L),and the differences were statistically significant (t =14.818,20.242,10.041,29.684,6.299,P<0.01).Conclusion Inflammatory biomarkers including CRP,IL-6,IL-8,TNF-α and neutrophils are the risk factors of death in patients with COPD.Then clinical attention should be paid to the patients with inflammatory biomarkers for monitoring physical level,in order to guide the clinical screening for high-risk cases,timely take corresponding measures and improve the prognosis.
2.Prevention measures of common respiratory virus infections in children
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(16):1201-1202
Respiratory tract infection is the most common pediatric diseases,including respiratory infection caused by a virus for more than half.So far,the virus infection has no special medication,so prevention is particularly significant.This paper introduces that the common preventive methods of familiar respiratory virus and the investigative progress of the newest drugs in China,for the sake of improve the cognition of respiratory virus infection of the pediatrician and children's dependents.
3."Thoughts on Classification and Standardization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Symptom Terminology Related to ""Sweat"""
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(8):1811-1814
This study was conducted under the background of the internationalization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) terminology. Current TCM symptom terminology related to sweat was taken as basis in the extended study. The ICD classification of multiple axis and hierarchical level was used as guidance thought. This paper proposed the principle of detailed classification of TCM sweat symptoms and finally made classification rules for TCM sweatsymptoms. This study has promoted the development of TCM terminology standardization.
4.Assessment and appraisal of biomarkers in patients with septic kidney injury
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2015;24(2):151-154
Objective To determine the diagnostic significance of serum Cystatin C (Cys C),neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (sNGAL),urinary kidney injury molecule1 (uKIM-1) and urinary interleukin-18 (uIL-18) in patients with septic acute renal injury.Methods A total of 62 adult patients with sepsis admitted to the Intensive Care Unit over 24 hours in the Tianjin Hospital between August 2012 and March 2013 were divided into acute renal injury group (n =39) and non-acute renal injury group (n =23) according RIFLE diagnostic criteria.Measurements of Cys C,sNGAL,uKIM-1 and uIL-18 were performed.The diagnostic values of the biomarkers were assessed by comparing their levels between the patients of different groups.Results The levels of Cys C (2.27 ± 0.93) μg/L,sNGAL (275.04 ±79.37) μg/L,uKIM-1 (2.52 ± 1.06) μg/L in acute renal injury group were higher than Cys C (1.19 ± 0.77) μg/L,sNGAL (137.51 ± 99.33) μg/L,uKIM-1 (1.27 ± 0.62) μg/L in non-acute renal injury group (P < 0.05).There was no significant difference in uIL-18 between the acute renal injury group (374.87 ± 70.23) ng/L and the non-acute renal injury group (354.09 ± 66.42) ng/L (P > 0.05).The area under ROC curve for diagnostic values of serum Cystatin C,sNGAL and uKIM-1 in acute renal injury were0.84 (0.74-0.95),0.90 (0.79-1.00),0.87 (0.78-0.96).Conclusions CysC,sNGAL and UKIM-1 might be valid as diagnostic biomarkers of septic acute renal injury.
5.Isolated ultrafiltration for treatment of cardiac insufficiency in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016;25(5):650-653
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of isolated ultrafiltration (IUF) for patients with cardiac insufficiency after acut emyocardial infarction (AMI).Methods The acut emyocardial infarction patients admitted from August 2010 to August 2014 were recruited for study.After primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI),102 patients presented cardiac insufficiency taking the form of hypotension and acute left heart failure.All heart failure patients dealt with routine medications at first,and were then randomly (random number) divided into two groups,group A was routine medication group and group B was isolated ultrafiltration after routine medication group.Data recorded at different intervals in the same group were analyzed by ANOVA.Data recorded from two groups at the same intervals were analyzed by t test.Data of mortality in the two groups were analyzed by x2 test.P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results Of them,51 patients were treated with routine medication resulting in gradual improvement of cardiac function,but the improvement was slower compared with the isolated ultrafiltration group.Other 51 patients were treated with isolated ultrafiltration,and isolated ultrafiltration was discontinued in 2 patients owing to progressive thrombocytopenia and in another one patient owing to systolic blood pressure below 90 mmHg,with clinical manifestations of organ hypoperfusion,poor peripheral circulation,cool clammy skin and oliguria.In the rest of 48 patients in the isolated ultrafiltration group,vital signs were stable,and heart failure symptoms and serum electrolytes improved significantly (P <0.05).After one week of using isolated ultrafiltration,left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) also improved (P < 0.05).The differences in mortality within one month,the mean ICU stay,the mean hospitalized stay,and the rate of recurrent heart failure were significant between the two groups (P < 0.05)Conclusions The isolated ultrafiltration is a relatively safe and effective strategy for patients with cardiac insufficiency and hypotension after acut emyocardial infarction.
6.Efficacy Observation of Domestic Recombinant Human Interleukin-11(Ⅰ)in the Treatment of Thrombocytopenia Induced by Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
China Pharmacy 2005;0(22):-
OBJECTIVE:To observe clinical efficacy and ADR of domestic recombinant human interleukin-11(Ⅰ)(rhIL-11 (Ⅰ))in the treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with malignant tumor. METHODS:In self-controlled trial,50 malignant tumor patients with thrombocytopenia induced by radiotherapy and chemotherapy were injected with 25 ?g?kg-1?d-1 rhIL-11(Ⅰ) subcutaneously. Drug withdrawal was conducted after consecutive 10 days injection or platelet count being higher than 300?109?L-1. RESULTS:The minimum mean value of platelet were(56.53?27.11)?109?L-1 after radiotherapy and chemotherapy and(126.73? 57.58)?109?L-1 after rhIL-11(Ⅰ)treatment(P
7.Diagnosis and treatment of early postoperative inflammatory small bowel obstruction
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2001;0(08):-
ObjectiveTo determine the principles of diagnosis and treatment of early postoperative inflammatory small bowel obstruction(EPISBO).MethodsClinical data of 68 cases of EPISBO were analysed. Results Of the 68 cases,23 were treated by operation,intestinal fistula occurred in 16 cases,and 4 died.45 cases were all cured in a mean period of 13.6 days by nonoperative therapy. Conclusions EPISBO mainly occurs in about 1-2weeks postoperatively. EPISBO has typical signs and symptoms of bowel obstruction.For EPISBO,conservative treatment should be adopted first.
8.Comparison of efficacy and safety of atorvastain versus simvastain in Chinese in a eight-week trial
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2006;0(S2):-
Objective This study compared the efficacy and safety of atorvastatin and simvastatin treatment for 8 weeks in hypercholesterolemic Chinese adults.Methods This randomized,open-lable,single center study enrolled the patients with LDL-C≥4.14mmol/L(1.6 g/L) but
9.Does long-term effective control of body weight is a difficult problem in clinical of diabetes control.
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine 2001;0(03):-
Weight increasing would happen with the control of glucose in diabetic patients,whether the application of insulin or that of oral medication.Long-term and effective weight control should be done in order to lower the mortality rate.A large number of studies have shown that the mortality rate has increased along with weight gain,especially death caused by cardiovascular disease.The following measures can be used:(1)Rational target should be formulated.It would be the best that weight decrease 0.5~1.0 kg every week.(2)Diet should be controlled.Low-calorie,high protein,low-fat diet can be used.(3)Exercise therapy:Aerobic exercise will be recommended.(4)Drug intervention treatment:Metformin or Thiazolidinediones drugs can be use,Sibutramine or Orlistat can be used in the patients with serious obesity.
10.Inhibition of human lung carcinoma-associated antigen gene (ALT04-AG) expression on human lung carcinoma cell line growth and gene expression profile
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(10):-
Objective To study the effect of inhibition of human lung carcinoma-associated antigen gene(ALT04-AG) expression on the growth characteristic and associated gene expression of human lung carcinoma cells(L78).Methods L78 cells were transfected with recombinant plasmid vector expressing(ALT04-AG) antisense RNA mediated by liposome reagent,and treated with DFMO respectively. The growth characteristics were studied by MTT,FCM analysis.The associated gene expression was detected by immunocytochemical staining,Northern blot and gene chip analysis.Results The recombinant plasmid expressing ALT04-AG antisense RNA pALT04-AG as constructed.It was shown that the down-regulation of ALT04-AG gene expression was observed not only in pALT04-AG as transfected L78 cells,but also in DFMO-treated L78 cells,which resulted in growth inhibition of these cells.Gene chip analysis indicated that inhibition of(ALT04AG) gene expression by ALT04-AG antisense RNA regulated some proliferation associated gene expression,while inhibition of polyamine biosynthesis by DFMO regulated proliferation associated genes and also some apoptosis associated genes.Conclusion It is suggested that human lung carcinoma associated antigen gene ALT04-AG plays an essential role in maintaining malignant phenotype of cancer cells.