1.Clinical analysis of seven cases of intracranial hypertension with essential thrombocythemia
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2017;50(12):922-926
Objective To report the presentation,clinical course and prognosis of intracranial hypertension (IH) with essential thrombocythemia (ET).Methods Retrospective data analysis was conducted.Seven cases of IH with ET were reviewed between January 2010 and December 2016.The clinical features,and the relationship between IH and ET were analyzed.Results IH complicated with ET was more common among young and middle-aged women.Sub acute or chronic course was more common.IH was easily misdiagnosed as optic neuritis in the early stage.The median platelet count of seven patients was 559 × 109/L.Paroxysmal black haze (four cases) was the most common of the first symptom.The head MRI showed empty sella in six cases.CT venography/DSA showed venous sinus thrombosis in three cases.All the patients were given intracranial pressure lowering and other symptomatic treatment.Five cases were treated with anti ET.Results showed remission in six cases and death in one case.Conclusions In the early stage IH was often misdiagnosed.Female was more common than male in IH with ET.Dural sinus blockage was common.In addition to symptomatic treatment such as lowering intracranial pressure,the patients should also be treated with anti ET.
2.Retrospective study and meta-analysis:the clinical features of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis in recent 20 years in China
Yun ZHU ; Jing WANG ; Ling-yun SUN
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2010;14(8):526-529
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) in China. MethodsThe reported articles about clinical analysis of patients with PBC in China were searched. The quality of included studies was critically evaluated. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 4.2 software about controlled trials. Results① Ninety-one literatures including 2315 patients wuth PBC were included. ②The common symptoms in PBC were fatigue (54.54%). AMA was found in 74.1%~100% of patients with PBC, as well as the prevalence rate of anti-M2 range from 45% to 83%. ANA antibodies present in 20%~83.78% of patients, the most common antinuclear patterns were nuclear-envelope(38.65%).Increased levels of IgM [(2.8±0.7)~(7.3±5.1) g/L], IgG [(16.5±4.9)~(20.5±5.9) g/L] were found in these patients, and the most common liver histologic classification was type Ⅱ (36.6%). Sjogren's syndrome occured significantly more frequently in PBC (1.96%~34.61%). To the end of follow-up period (five months to nintysix months ), 3.80% of patients were dead. ③ Meta-analysis performed in several case control studies, showed no significant differences was found in liver tests including of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotrans ferase (AST), total bilirubin (TBil), or gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), IgG levels between AMA positive groups and AMA negative groups. However, lower levels of IgM presented in the latter. While it also showed that levels of ALP decreased after ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)therapy. The levels of TBil were lower in the elderly than in younger group, but the mortality ratio for liver diseases was higher in the former. ConclusionThe clinical characteristics of the present series in China are mostly similar to those reported in other countries. Because of the low quality and the small number of included studies, larger sample-size, randomized, double-blinded controlled trials are needed.
3.Surveillance of Gram-negative bacterial resistance: data from Ministry of Health P. R. China National Antibacterial Resistance Investigation Net in 2004-2005
Yun LI ; Yonghong XIAO ; Jing WANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008;26(4):202-210
Objective To establish a national antibacterial resistance surveillance network and explore the epidemiology of bacterial resistance in China. Methods The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) was determined by National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) standard agar double dilution method. The susceptibility and resistance rates of drugs were calculated according to the criteria in guidelines of NCCLS (2004). Results According to the previous protocol, a total of 4 075 pathogenic strains isolated from 17 hospitals located at 15 different cities from October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005 in China were collected and the MICs were detected. Gram-negative bacilli were 3 150 strains ( 77.3%). Enterobacteriaceae Were highly susceptible to Carbapenems. In addition, Moxalactam, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Cefoperazone/Sulbactam and Cefepime were also exhibited good antibacterial activities against Enterobacteriaceae,the resistance rates of them were less than 10 %. The resistance rates of nonfermentative Gramnegative bacilli, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumanii, to Imipenem were 10. 6 % and 10.4 % , respectively. Cefoperazone/Sulbactam, Piperacillin/Tazobactam and Fluoroquinolones also showed good activity against nonfermentative Gram-negative bacilli.Conclusions The drug resistance rates of Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumanii increase obviously. Fluoroquinolones and Aminoglycosides are not very effective against Enterobacteriaceae,which should be paid more attention.
4.Discussion to the advanced application of scripting in RayStation TPS system.
Jianying ZHANG ; Jing SUN ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Instrumentation 2014;38(6):463-453
In this study, the implementation methods for the several functions are explored on RayStation 4.0 Platform. Those functions are passing the information such as ROI names to a plan prescription Word file. passing the file to RayStation for plan evaluation; passing the evaluation result to form an evaluated report file. The result shows the RayStation scripts can exchange data with Word, as well as control the running of Word and the content of a Word file. Consequently, it's feasible for scripts to inactive with third party softwares upgrade the performance of RayStation itself.
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6.Roles of regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted in pathogenesis of endometriosis
Jing YU ; Yun WANG ; Wenhui ZHOU ; Ling WANG ; Dajin LI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008;43(5):336-340
Objective To explore the secretion of chemokine regulated upon activation normal T cell expressed and secreted(RANTES)influenced by the complex microenvironment in the peritoneal cavity of women with endometriosis and investigate chemotaxis of RANTES on the peritoneal monocytes.Methods The contact and non-contact co-culture systems including three target cells of ectopic tissue were established.The three target cells were endometrial stromal cells(ESC),human peritoneal mesothelial cells(HPMC)and monocytes.After collection of the supernatant of co-culture systems,the levels of RANTES were detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay(EUSA).Migration of U937 cell,a monocyte line,was detected by chemotaxis assay.Results ESC,HPMC,and U937 cultured alone secreted slight RANTES,(5.0±0.5),(4.0±0.3),and (254±40)ng/L. Compared with the culture of the target cell alone,the levels of RANTES in each co-culture system increased significantly,with the highest level in the contact culture system of E-H-U(2250±96)ng/L. RANTES secretion of non-contact co-culture of three cells were higher than contact co-culture of two cells(P<0.01):U/E-H(912±93) vs E-H(50±40)ng/L,H/E-U(1201±93) vs E-U(243±192)ng/L,and E/H-U(1519±96) vs H-U(1251±73)ng/L. ESC,HPMC,and ESC-HPMC co-culture improved significantly migration of U937 cells [ number of cell migration respectively(6.0±0.3),(6.2±0.3),(10.0±0.3)×103,P<0.01],which could be inhibited efficiently by anti-RANTES neutralizing antibody.Condusion The target cells in the peritoneal cavity of patients with endometriosis promote the secretion of RANTES in autocrine and paracrine manners and migration of monocytes.
7.Correlation of free fatty acids with carotid artery intima-media thickness in patients with type 2 diabetes
Xiujing WANG ; Jing WANG ; Yong RUAN ; Qingying TAN ; Yun RUAN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;(5):394-396
Seventy patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM),23 subjects with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and 35 individuals with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) were recruited in the study.Fasting free fatty acids (fFFA) and postprandial free fatty acids (2 hFFA) after oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) were measured; homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR),area under the curve of free fatty acids (AUCFFA) were calculated.The carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) was assessed by color ultrasonography.HOMA-IR,fFFA,2 hFFA,AUCFFA and IMT in T2DM group were 3.3 ±3.2,(0.55 ± 0.20) mmol/L,(0.28 ±0.18)mmol/L,(0.83 ±0.34)mmol · L-1 · h-1 and (0.12±0.05) cm,which were significantly higher than those in NGT group,respectively [1.9 ± 1.3,(0.41 ±0.15) mmol/L,(0.12 ± 0.10) mmol/L,(0.53 ± 0.20) mmol · L-1 · h 1 and (0.09 ± 0.03) cm,all P <0.05].Both HOMA-IR and IMT were positively correlated with fFFA,2 hFFA and AUCFFA (all P < 0.05).The results indicate that the levels of fasting and postprantial free fatty acid were related with insulin resistance and atherosclerosis of carotid artery.
8.Effect of different nitrogen forms and ratio on growth and active ingredient content of Platycodon grandiflorum.
Yun-jing DUAN ; Kang-cai WANG ; Ling-hui NIU ; Ke LI ; Yun-yun SU
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(19):3754-3759
To providing evidence about nitrogen adequate application of Platycodon grandiflorum, the pot culture experiment was conducted to study the effect of nitrogen on the growth, physiological metabolism and the quality of P. grandiflorum. The activity of NR, GS and SOD, POD and CAT were determined. And the nitrate and ammonium nitrogen content, photosynthetic characteristics, active components of P. grandiflorum were determined. The results showed that the nitrate nitrogen content and P. biomass reached its maximum value, when NH4(+)-N/NO3(-) -N was 0: 100, the activity of NR. The activity of GS was the highest at the NH4(+) -N/NO3(-) -N ratio of 25:75 and ammonium nitrogen content was the highest at 75:25. The activity of SOD decreased and then increased with the increasing of NO3(-) -N. At the NH4(+) -N/NO3(-) -N ratio of 25: 75, the activity of CAT had its maximum value and the content of MDA had the minimum value. At the same time, the content of platycodon D was the highest at this treatment. The studies had shown that different nitrogen forms and ratio had a significant effect on the characteristics of photosynthetic physiology, nitrogen metabolism and resistance adjustment, growth and the quality of P. grandiflorum. The NH4(+) -N/NO3(-) -N ratio of 25: 75 was a suitable ratio of nitrogen forms for the growth of P. Grandiflorum and accumulating the content of platycodon D.
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9.Effect of combined Metformin and Esomeprazole therapy on plasma gastrin and blood glucose in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Shixiong LIU ; Li ZHAO ; Yun ZHOU ; Jing WANG ; Xiang YAN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2016;35(4):405-408
Objective To investigate the effect of combined Metformin and esomeprazole therapy on plasma levels of gastrin,blood glucose,glycosylated hemoglobin(HbA1c) and insulin in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods A randomized,double-blind,placebo-controlled study of 41 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes was conducted.Patients were randomly assigned into treatment group(combination therapy with Metformin 0.5 g,bid or tid and Esomeprazole 20 mg,qd,for 12 weeks)and placebo group(Metformin monotherapy 0.5 g,bid or tid,for 12 weeks).Fasting blood samples were taken from vein before and after treatment.Fasting serum levels of gastrin,glucose,HbA1c,insulin,lipids,liver and renal functions were compared between the two groups.The homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR) and insulin secretion index (HOMA-β)were calculated,and complications were recorded.Results There were no significant differences in body mass index and waist circumference between the two groups.Serum gastrin level was slightly increased in the treatment group 12 weeks after treatment,but without statistically significance [(127.20±9.21)ng/L vs.(131.53±7.84)ng/L,P>0.05],and serum gastrin level had no significant differences in the placebo group before and after treatment [(128.42±4.58)ng/L vs.(127.51±3.47)ng/L,P>0.05].However,there were no significant differences in the changes of blood glucose,HbA1c,insulin,HOMA-β and HOMA-IR before versus after therapy,and between the two group(all P>0.05).Conclusions Combined Metformin and insulin therapy cannot increase serum gastrin and insulin levels and has no significant effect on reducing blood glucose and HbA1c levels in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.
10.Surveillance of brucellosis and epidemic situation of the outbreak in Qingyang City in 2014
Jing LUO ; Dengfeng CUI ; Jincheng LI ; Yun WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2016;35(2):148-151
Objective By analyzing the monitoring data and the outbreak of brucellosis in Qingyang City in 2014,to provide a epidemiological evidence for prevention and control of the disease.Methods According to the requirements of Gansu Province Human Brucellosis Surveillance Program and Qingyang City Human Brucellosis Surveillance Program,we implemented epidemiological investigation in the high-risk group of brucellosis in 40townships under the jurisdiction of 8 countries in Qingyang.Detailed information on subject's exposure with livestock,clinical symnptoms and incidence were asked and recorded.Venous blood samples of 3-5 ml of suspected cases were collected.Then the rose bengal plate agglutination test (RBPT) was used to test the separated serum,and the standard tube agglutination test (SAT) was used to test the serum sample of positively infected person in the laboratory.Our test methods and results were in accordance with the implementation of Criteria for the Diagnosis of Brucellosis(WS 269-2007).For identified outbreaks,appropriate actions were taken based on regulations in the Brucellosis Prevention Manual.Results In 2014,we inspected 9 498 people in the whole city,implemented epidemiological investigation and collected 1 673 blood samples.Three hundred and thirty-eight samples were positive for RBPT.The infection rate was 20.20% (338/1 673).Also there were 260 SAT positive samples (1 ∶ 100 ++above).The positive rate was 15.54% (260/1 673).Combined with clinical symptoms,260 cases were confirmed (241cases were newly made and 19 cases were primary).The prevalence rate was 2.74% (260/9 498).There were 12cases in total in outbreak points (2 cases in Huachi,3 cases in Huanxian,5 cases in Heshui,1 case in Qingcheng,and 1 case in Zhenyuan).Our epidemiological survey included 1 270 people,and we collected 308 blood samples.Fifty-one presented positive results for RBPT.The positive rate was 16.51% (51/308);50 presented positive results for SAT.The positive rate was 16.23% (50/308).Fifty cases were confirmed cases in the outbreak,all of which were new cases of this year,and the incidence was 3.94% (50/1 270).Conclusions Brucellosis epidemic in Qingyang City has begun to rebound obviously,at the same time the outbreak points increased significantly.Both of which should capture the authorities' attention.The local government is supposed to undertake the due obligations to strengthen prevention and make efforts to control the spread of brucellosis.