1.Observation on effect and safety of alprostadil in treatment of early diabetic kidney disease
Jiena JIN ; Huiyan SUN ; Zhaonu XU ; Shaoyu LIN ; Kai TAO
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(10):1337-1338,1342
Objective To investigate the effect and safety of alprostadil in the treatment of diabetes complicating chronic kid‐ney disease to provide reference for clinical treatment .Methods 84 cases of diabetes complicating chronic kidney disease in this hospital from September 2013 to January 2015 were selected and divided into the observation group(44 cases) and the control group (40 cases) according to the voluntary principle .The control group used the epalrestat treatment ,while the observation group was combined with using alprostadil on the basis of control group .The effective rate ,serum creatinine ,blood urea nitrogen(BUN) ,uri‐nary albumin excretion rate ,C‐reactive protein(CRP) ,IL‐6 levels and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups .Re‐sults The effective rate of the observation group was 93 .18% ,which was significantly higher than 80 .00% in the control group , the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =4 .251 ,P=0 .005);the CRP and IL‐6 levels after treatment in the observation group were improved ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05);the CRP and IL‐6 levels after treatment in the observation group[(0 .45 ± 0 .05)mg/L ,[(0 .72 ± 0 .11)μg/L] were significantly superior than[(1 .05 ± 0 .14)mg/L ,(1 .25 ± 0 .24)μg/L] in the control group ,the differences were statistically significant(P<0 .05);BUN ,urinary albumin excretion rate ,TNF‐αand endogenous creatinine clearance rate after treatment in the observation group were (6 .41 ± 1 .12)mmol/L ,(41 .12 ± 4 .46)μg/min ,(75 .54 ± 6 .64)ng/L and (92 .94 ± 8 .24)% ,which in the control group were (7 .39 ± 1 .05)mmol/L ,(91 .48 ± 7 .31)mmol/L ,(111 .42 ± 7 .69)ng/L and (81 .55 ± 9 .54)% respectively ,the improvement in the observation group was better than the control group ,the difference was statistically significant (P<0 .05);the occurrence rate of adverse reactions was 18 .18% in the observation group and 17 .50% in the control group ,showing the difference was not statistically significant (P>0 .05) .Conclusion Alprostadil in treating diabetes complicating chronic kidney disease has better effect ,conduces to improve the level of urinary albumin and inflammatory with high safety ,and is worthy of clinical promotion and application .
2.Karyotyping analysis on umbilical vein cord blood lymphocytes in middle-late pregnant fetus
Chang ZOU ; Xin ZHAO ; Xiuhua LIN ; Huiyan HE ; Zhuojian LIANG ; Linhua LIN ; Yong DAI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(8):1148-1151
Objective To investigate the significances of karyotyping analysis on umbilical cord vein blood lymphocytes in the diagnosis of abnormal karyotypes in middle to late period of pregnant fetus.Methods A volume (0.5 ~ 1 ml) of umbilical cord vein blood was extracted from pregnant women in third trimester pregnancy with prenatal detection indications,and collected in sterilized anticoagulant tube.Lymphocytes were cultured and collected for karyotyping analysis after fixed and dropped on slides.Data were analyzed statistically.Results Lymphocytes were cultured successfully in 1 211 cases out of total 1 213 cases collected.Totally 142 abnormal karyotypes were found,which includes 81 cases (detection rate 6.68 %) of non-heteromorphic abnormal chromosomes and 61 cases (detection rate 5.03%) of heteromorphic chromosomes.Among these abnormal karyotypes,50 cases (accounting for 35.21% in total abnormal cases) of aneuploidy include 4 cases of chimerical karyotype.Structural abnormalities were found in 31 cases (accounting for 21.83% in total abnormal cases) samples including 11 cases of translocations,17 cases of inversion and 3 cases of deletion.Conclusions Based on our findings,karyotyping analysis on umbilical cord vein blood lymphocytes could be an effective method for detect abnormal karyotypes in middle to late period of pregnant fetus and played an important role in prenatal diagnosis.
3.The value of DWI in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis growth activity in children
Huiyan GAO ; Haihua BAO ; Weixia LI ; Zaixing SUN ; Jie LIN ; Haining FAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(7):1080-1083
Objective To assess the value of magnetic resonance diffusion weighted imaging(DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficients(ADC) values of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis(HAE) in children.Methods 20 cases of children(≤14 years) with HAE were collected in this restrospective study.PNM staging was determined, the HAE peripheral area of DWI lesions with different P stages was observed, and the ADC value of the peripheral area was measured.The comparison of alveococcus lesions in different stages of DWI with continuous edge degree and ADC value difference was done to evaluate the growth activity.Results There were 5 cases of P1 lesions, 7 cases of P2 lesions, 2 cases of P3 lesions and 6 cases of P4 lesions.DWI features of peripheral area were as follows: High signal ring band between HAE lesion edge and adjacent normal hepatic parenchyma was observed.P1 lesions showed almost complete obviously high signal peripheral area, indicating the most active proliferation, P2 and P3 lesions of peripheral area were continuous and with high signal, and still had obvious growth activity.P4 lesions of peripheral area were not continuous, while the signal decreased, indicating the activity also decreased.The highest ADC value was detected in P1 lesions group of and the ADC value of P2 lesions group were lower than P1, and the ADC value of P4 lesions group were the lowest.P3 lesions samples were too small and thus no statistical analysis was done.Differences of ADC value between the three groups were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion DWI image features could be used to assesse the growth activity of HAE in children with different stages to a certain extent.ADC values measurement provides important reference value for evaluating the growth activity at various stages of the lesions.
4.Influence of fluvastatin to inflammatory cytokines and urinary albumin in patients with early diabetic nephropathy
Jiena JIN ; Shaoyu LIN ; Huiyan SUN ; Yuhui YU ; Jun LIU ; Lefei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;(23):3594-3596
Objective To investigate clinical effect of fluvastatin in the treatment of early diabetic nephropa-thy,to provide a reference for clinical treatment.Methods 90 patients with diabetic nephropathy were selected,the patients were divided into observation group(50 cases)and control group(40 cases).Conventional hypoglycemic ther-apy used in the control group,and valsartan treatment also used.The observation group received fluvastatin on the basis of treatment of control group.The efficacy,urinary albumin excretion rate,inflammatory markers,serum creatinine and other indicators and adverse reactions were compared.Results The effective rate of the observation group was 90.00%,which was significantly higher than 75.00% of the control group,the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =4.325,P <0.05).After treatment,the BUN,UAER,TC,TG,LDL of the observation group were (6.54 ± 1.24)mmol/L,(40.43 ±4.21)μg/min,(3.81 ±0.47)mmol/L,(2.51 ±0.34)mmol/L,(2.41 ±0.64)mmol/L, the improvement was better than the control group,the differences were statistically significant (t =5.547,5.225, 5.457,4.957,5.339,all P <0.05).After treatment,the CRP,IL -6,IL -18,TNF -αin the observation group and control group were significantly improved compared with before treatment,the differences were statistically significant (P <0.05 ).After treatment,the CRP,IL -6,IL -18,TNF -αlevels of the observation group were (4.14 ± 0.87)mg/L,(88.17 ±8.54)pg/mL,(139.64 ±9.48)ng/L,(40.17 ±5.22)ng/L,the improvement was better than the control group,the differences were statistically significant (t =6.914,6.357,5.847,7.054,all P <0.05 ). Conclusion Fluvastatin in the treatment of early diabetic nephropathy has good effect,which will help to improve inflammatory cytokines and proteinuria and protect renal function,it is worthy of clinical application.
5.Investigation and analysis of human T lymphocyte virus infection in blood donors in Zhongshan area of Guangdong
Ruihong HE ; Wensheng YUAN ; Zongwei ZHAN ; Feng YI ; Yanhuan HE ; Ainong SUN ; Huiyan LIN
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2017;38(12):1628-1629,1633
Objective To understand the infection situation of human T lymphocyte virus(HTLV) among blood donors in Zhongshan area.Methods Blood samples from 40 874 blood donors in Zhongshan from March to December 2016 were screened for HTLV antibody by using,enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The positive samples were reexamined two times,and specimens with positive results of reexamination were detected by using immunohistochemical method(CLIA).Then the positive samples were confirmed by Western blot(WB),and confirmed positive samples were judged as infection.Results Of all 40 874 cases of voluntary blood donors,21 cases were positive with HTLV antibody detected by ELISA,the positive rate of ELISA was 0.05%.Five cases were positive detected by CLIA method.One case was confirmed by WB,and the infection rate was 0.002 4%.Conclusion In order to ensure the safety of blood transfusion and reduce blood transfusion infection of HTLV,it might be necessary to perform HTLV screening in first-time blood donors in Zhongshan area.
6.Preparation of artificial biological ligament and its detection in vitro
Kun WANG ; Lei ZHU ; Chun ZENG ; Wentao JIN ; Daozhang CAI ; Huading LU ; Guofeng XU ; Xiaoming GUO ; Huiyan HUANG ; Siming LIN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2008;12(6):1170-1174
BACKGROUND: Currently, the materials used in clinical practice to repair cruciate ligament of knee joint contain auto-graft bone- mid 1/3 patella tendon-bone (B-T-B), auto-semitendinous muscle, gracilis muscle and allogenic tissue graft. All of them are limited to a certain degree in clinical application. Therefore, people hope to consistently develop artificial ligaments to take the place of auto- and allografts. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility to construct artificial biological ligament (ABL) by applying a novel biochemical technique using porcine tendon as the raw material. DESIGN: Research of new biological material. SETTING: Department of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. MATERIALS: Adult pigs of either gender were provided by the Animal Center of Sun Yat-sen University. Scanning electron microscope (SEM, S-520) was provided by Hitachi, Japan, and micro-controlled electron tension-testing device (Model LWK-10B) by Guangzhou Experimental Devices Factory. METHODS: The experiment was performed at the Animal Center of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2004 to June 2005. ABL was established by means of treating porcine tendon with epoxy cross-linking fixation, diversified antigen minimization process, mechanic enhancement modification and surface activating process. Under aseptic condition, a 6-month-old goat's bone marrow was abstracted, and then the bone marrow matrix stem cells were cultured in ABL stent for 3 weeks. Scanning electron microscope was used to observe structure and compatibility of artificial ligament, and mechanics test was used to analyze biomechanics characteristics of ABL. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Structural features, cell compatibility and biomechanics characteristics of ABL.RESULTS: ① Structural features of ABL: The appearance of ABL was similar to that of the normal human ligament. Histological examination showed that the ABL was collagen fibers with no cells. Electron microscope examination revealed that the ABL was composed of hair-looking and fiber-like objects running uniformly in a certain direction and closely parallel-arranged. ② Cell compatibility: Three weeks after xenogenic marrow matrix cells were cultured on the surface of the ABL, it was noted that cells adhered and the matrix secreted by the cells precipitated around the cells. There were no cells found inside the ABL. ③ Mechanical strength of the ligament: The average diameter of ABL was 5 mm and the mechanical test at a speed of 100 mm/min showed that its averaged tensile limit was 927.19 N and the tension-resistant strength was 47.22 N/mm those were close to the corresponding parameters of the normal goat's ACL. The normal goat's ACL was 5 mm. The greatest tensile load was 807.50 N and the tension-resistant strength was 41.13 N/mm.CONCLUSION:As we used the unique biochemical technique and minimized the xenogenic protein immunogenicity of the porcine tendon, ABL has acceptable biomechanical properties and superior biocompatibility. As a substitute of the ligament in the reconstruction of the ACL, ABL has a promising prospect in clinical applications.
7.The short-term effect of temperature on non-accidental mortality in Guangzhou, Changsha and Kunming.
Huiyan XIE ; Wenjun MA ; Yonghui ZHANG ; Tao LIU ; Hualiang LIN ; Jianpeng XIAO ; Yuan LUO ; Yanjun XU ; Xiaojun XU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2014;48(1):38-43
OBJECTIVETo explore the relationship between temperature and non-accidental mortality in Guangzhou, Changsha and Kunming;to evaluate the temperature-related risk of mortality; and thereby to provide scientific evidence for enacting the policy to tackle climate changes.
METHODDaily meteorology data and mortality data were collected in 2006-2009 in Guangzhou, Changsha and Kunming. Distributed lag non-linear model (DLNM) was established and applied in a case-crossover design, which controlled the secular trend of time, to estimate the specified effects of temperature on non-accidental mortality at conditions of lag 0-2, lag 0-18 and lag 0-27 days, respectively.
RESULTAn obvious seasonal periodicity was found in non-accidental mortality in Guangzhou, Changsha and Kunming during 2006-2009. The mortality number was comparatively high in the winters, and some high temperature days in summer; but was comparatively low in springs and autumn. An L-shaped relationship was found between temperature and mortality in Guangzhou and Kunming and a U-shaped relationship was found in Changsha. When daily mean temperature exceeded 28.2 °C, 24.5°C and 23.2°C, as average temperature increase 1°C, non-accidental mortality increased 4.56% (95%CI:2.74%-6.63%), 5.66% (95%CI:0.22%-12.65%) , -3.94% (95%CI:-32.77%-39.01%) , respectively; when daily mean temperature below 24.8°C, 20.0°C and 17.3°C, as average temperature decrease 1°C, the corresponding increase in non-accidental mortality were 3.28% (95%CI:2.41%-4.10%) (lag 0-18 days), 1.35% (95%CI:0.31%-1.77%) (lag 0-2 days) and 2.42% (95%CI:1.08%-3.27%) (lag 0-27 days) , respectively. The effects of hot weather were acute and short term; while the effects of cold weather had a several days delay, but a longer persistence.
CONCLUSIONSExtreme cold and hot temperature could increase the risk of non-accidental mortality in Guangzhou, Changsha and Kunming. The effects of cold weather had a several days delay, but a longer persistence.
China ; epidemiology ; Climate Change ; Cross-Over Studies ; Humans ; Mortality ; Seasons ; Temperature
8.The effects of breastfeeding within 2 weeks after birth on late-onset sepsis in very low birth weight infants
Huiyan WANG ; Xiaoyun XIONG ; Xueyu CHEN ; Chuanzhong YANG ; Lilian CHEN ; Bingchun LIN ; Chun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2022;37(3):198-202
Objective:To study the effects of breastfeeding within 2 weeks after birth on late-onset sepsis in very low birth weight infants (VLBWI).Methods:From July 2018 to June 2019, clinical data of VLBWI (birth weight <1 500 g) born in our hospital were retrospectively reviewed. According to the proportion of breastfeeding volume in total feeding volume within 2 weeks after birth, the infants were assigned into high-proportion breastfeeding group (breastfeeding >50%), low-proportion breastfeeding group (breastfeeding ≤50%) and formula group. The incidences of late-onset sepsis among the three groups were compared using the chi-square test or Fisher's exact probability method. Logistic regression was used to analyze the effects of breastfeeding within 2 weeks after birth on late-onset sepsis.Results:The incidences of late sepsis in high-proportion breastfeeding group, low-proportion breastfeeding group and formula group were 0.4% (1/216), 8.1% (5/62) and 8.0% (2/25), respectively ( P<0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that compared with the high-proportion breastfeeding group, the low-proportion breastfeeding group ( OR=17.844, 95% CI 2.005~158.775) and the formula group ( OR=23.261, 95% CI 1.916~282.350) had increased risks of late-onset sepsis. Conclusions:For VLBWI, high proportion breastfeeding (breastfeeding >50%) within 2 weeks after birth may reduce the risk of late-onset sepsis.
9.Evaluation value of the quick sequential organ failure assessment score on prognosis of intensive care unit adult patients with infection: a 17-year observation study from the real world
Xiuju QIN ; Huiyan LIN ; Tingxing LIU ; Lili ZHAO ; Hailing LI
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2018;30(6):544-548
Objective To investigate the predictive value of quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) score on the prognosis of adult patients with infection in intensive care unit (ICU). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of the infected patients in the ICU of the 401st Hospital of the People's Liberation Army from August 1st, 2000 to December 31st, 2017. The clinical data included patients' gender, age, basic diseases, etc.; the worst values of vital signs and laboratory test results within 24 hours of admission were recorded, the scores of the qSOFA, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA), acute physiology and chronic health evaluationⅡ(APACHEⅡ) were calculated separately; the outcome of ICU was recorded. The predictive values of three scoring systems were evaluated by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). Results Excluding patients with incomplete clinical data, cancer and immunosuppressive patients, a total number of 1 059 patients were enrolled in this study, with 679 males and 380 females, the average age was 72.57±16.06, the ICU mortality was 35.32% (374/1 059). The ROC curve analysis showed that the areas under ROC curve (AUC) of APACHE Ⅱ, SOFA, qSOFA scores to predict the prognosis of infected patients were 0.713, 0.744 and 0.662, respectively. Although the AUC of qSOFA in predicting prognosis was significantly lower than that of other two scoring systems (both P < 0.05), but it still had some predictive ability. According to the Youden index, the best cut-off point for qSOFA was 2 to evaluate the prognosis of the infection, and the sensitivity was 71.65%, the specificity was 53.87%, the positive likelihood ratio was 1.55, the negative likelihood ratio was 0.53, the positive predictive value was 0.426, the negative predictive value was 0.799, and the accuracy was 59.62%. The mortality of the infected patients was increased with qSOFA score, and the mortality difference among patients with different qSOFA scores was statistically significant (χ2= 84.605, P = 0.000). The patients were divided into two groups according to the cut-off value of qSOFA, and the mortality in qSOFA score ≥2 group was higher than that in qSOFA score < 2 group [odds ratio (OR) = 2.767, 95% confidence interval (95%CI) = 2.116-3.617, P = 0.000]. Conclusions qSOFA, SOFA and APACHE Ⅱscores have the capability of predicting the outcome for the infected patients. qSOFA score is expected to be a quick and simple tool to judge the prognosis of ICU infection patients because of its advantages of quick acquisition.
10. Association between both maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index/gestational weight gain and overweight/obesity children at preschool stage
Jingjing LIANG ; Yan HU ; Yanfei XING ; Ying MA ; Lin JIANG ; Huiyan LIU ; Fang HU ; Shaomin LU ; Suifang LIN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(8):976-981
Objective:
To investigate the association of both maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and gestational weight gain (GWG) with childhood overweight and adiposity in preschool children.
Methods:
A total of 4 303 preschool children aged 3-5 years were enrolled in our study during June and November 2016 in Guangzhou. Children defined as overweight and obesity were according to the criteria of WHO while weight status during maternal pre-pregnancy was using the China Adult Reference. Gestational weight gain was defined according to the Institute of Medicine guidelines.
Results:
After adjusting the possible confounding factors, results from the logistic regression analysis showed that both maternal pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity would increase the risk for both childhood overweight and obesity (