1.Clinical risk factor analysis of childhood refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
Yuxia MEI ; Jinjin JIANG ; Bin CAI ; Cheng ZHUANG ; Ruohua CHEN
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2014;(12):1138-1140
Objective To identify the clinical risk factors of refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (RMPP) and their values in early diagnosis. Methods The retrospective analysis of clinical data was conducted in 142 children with Myco-plasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) admitted to Changhai Hospital of Second Military Medical University from Jan. 2012 to Jan. 2014. All children were divided into two groups, RMPP group (n=112) and MPP group (n=30). The comparison was made between two groups in clinical data. The factors were analyzed by the multifactor logistic regression. Results As compared to MPP, RMPP had longer fever duration, the higher ratios of large consolidation shadows, extrapulmonary complications and in-creased CRP level (P<0.05). The results of logistic regression indicated that the clinical risk factors included large consolidation shadows (OR=6.57, 95%CI:2.10-20.56), extrapulmonary complications (OR=11.66, 95%CI:2.42-56.08) and CRP (OR=14.87, 95%CI:2.67-82.79) (P<0.01). Conclusions Large consolidation shadows, extrapulmonary complications and CRP are clinical risk factors of RMPP. CRP elevation and lung imaging changes are valuable in early diagnosis of RMPP.
2.Role of TLR4 expression induced by angiotensin Ⅱ in LPS-induced CD40 expression in rat peritoneal mesothelial cells
Jun WU ; Xiao YANG ; Yunfang ZHANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Xiuqing DONG ; Jinjin FAN ; Mei LIU ; Xueqing YU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2008;24(10):711-717
Objective To investigate the effects of angiotensin Ⅱ (Ang Ⅱ) on the expression of TLR4 and its role in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NF-κB activation and CD40 expression in rat peritoneal mesothelial cells (RPMCs). Methods RPMCs were harvested from Spragne-Dawley rat peritoneal cavity and maintained under defined in vitro condition. The cells were treated with Ang Ⅱ at different concentrations (10-9, 10-8, 10-7, 10-6 mol/L) and exposed to Ang Ⅱ (10-7 mol/L) for different times (1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 24, 48 h for mRNA and 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 h for protein, respectively). Meanwhile, the influence of AT1 receptor antagonist (AT1R, losartan, 10-5 mol/L) and AT2 receptor blocker (AT2R, PD123177, 10-5 mol/L) on the TLR4 induced by Ang Ⅱ was observed. After synchronization for 24 hours, the cells were randomly assigned to four groups: the control group, the Ang Ⅱ (10-7 tool/L) group, the LPS (1 mg/L) group, the Ang Ⅱ (10-7 mol/L) plus LPS (1 mg/L) group, which were used to investigate the effects of Ang Ⅱ on the NF-κB activation and CD40 expression induced by LPS. The mRNA expression of TLR4 and CD40 was measured by RT-PCR and the protein abundance of TLR4, NF-κB p65, phospho-p65, IKBα and phospho-IκBα were analyzed by Western blot. Immunofluorescence was performed to determine the subcellular localization of p65 subunit of NF-κB. Results (1) Treatment of RPMCs with Ang Ⅱ resulted in a concentration-dependent increase in the expression of TLR4. Ang Ⅱ at 10-9, 10-8, 10-7 and 10-6 mol/L increased TLR4 mRNA expression by 70.5%, 89.5%, 102.9%, and 121.9%, respectively and protein expression by 12.1%, 27.7%, 51.2%, and 41.6%, respectively (P<0.01). Treatment of RPMCs with 10-7 mol/L Ang Ⅱ resulted in a time-dependent increase in the expression of TLR4, with the peak of mRNA expression at 8 and 12 h (P<0.01) and the protein expression at 12 and 24 h (P<0.01). (2) Losartan antagonized Ang Ⅱ-stimulated expression of TLR4 by 33.5% (P<0.05), PD123177 had no such effect (P0.05). (3) Treatment of RPMCs with LPS (1 mg/L) for 60 rain significantly increased the ratio of phospho-IκBα to IκBα by 362.6% (P< 0.01) , phospho-p65 to p65 by 67.4% (P<0.05), and LPS (1 mg/L) for 4 h significantly increased the expression of CD40 mRNA by 299.9% (P<0.01) compared to the control group. In comparison to the LPS (1 mg/L) group, preincubation of RPMCs with AngⅡ (10-7 mol/L) for 24 h then treated with LPS (1 mg/L) for 60 rain significantly increased the ratio of phospho-IκBα to IκBα by 49.1% (P<0.01), phospho-p65 to p65 by 29.3%(P<0.05), and LPS (1 mg/L) for 4 h significantly increased the expression of CD40 mRNA by 56.8%(P<0.01). (4) The p65 subunit of NF-κB was dominantly distributed in the cytoplasm in the control and Ang Ⅱ group. Following exposure to LPS for 60 min, p65 subunit labeling was upregulated and translocated into the nuclei. A significantly increased nuclear staining of p65 in ceils treated with Ang Ⅱ plus LPS were observed. Conclusions Ang Ⅱ induces the expression of TLR4 in dose- and time-dependent manner in RPMCs, resulting in enhanced NF-κB signaling and induction of CD40 expression, Locally produced Ang Ⅱ in the peritoneum may play an amplified role in LPS-induced peritoneal inflammation.
3.Clinical analysis of on-pump, beating-heart intracardiac proc edures in 1 032 cases
Yingbin XIAO ; Lin CHEN ; Xuefeng WANG ; Qianjin ZHONG ; Mei LIU ; Li PENG ; Jinjin CHEN ; Bochen CHEN ; Bing LIU ; Xiaoli LIU ; Wei HU ; Xiangjun ZENG
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(5):502-504
Objective To improve intracardiac operation skil ls on bea-ting-heart with mild hypothermic cardiopulmonary bypass (On pump beating-heart technique), and to review the clinical experience in 1 032 c ases. Methods A total of 1 032 cases of intracardiac operatio ns on pump beating-heart from November 1997 to September 2000 were reviewed. Of them, 714 cases were congenital heart diseases (CHD), and 318 cases were valvul ar heart diseases (VHD). The technique was improved by establishing simultaneous left atrium and ventricle suction and integrating sequential de-airing procedu re. Results The operative mortality was 2.33% (24/1 032), the m ortality was 2.7% (19/714) in cases with CHD, and 1.6% (5/318) in those with VHD. There was no pati ent complicated with systemic air embolism or permanent atrioventricular conduct ion block. Conclusion Results suggested that intracardiac procedures on pump beating-heart with mild hypothermic cardiopnlmonary bypass is safe and available in patients with CHD or VHD. It might extenuate the heart and lung injury by hypothermia and ischemia-reperfusion during cardiopulmonary bypass. Cardiac conducting block might be prevented during operation.
4.Effects of governor vessel electroacupuncture on oxidative stress in rats with post-stroke limb spasm based on the glutathione antioxidant system
Jianyun ZHANG ; Jinjin MEI ; Shuaidi ZHANG ; Changyu GU ; Jingjing LI ; Jian GUO ; Xiaodong FENG ; Ruiqing LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(1):124-132
Objective To evaluate the mechanism of governor vessel electroacupuncture in rats with post-stroke limb spasm by observing the changes of glutathione antioxidant system-related factors.Methods A total of 60 SD rats were randomly divided into the normal group(n=12),sham operation group(n=12)and modeling group(n=36).The middle cerebral artery obstruction model was prepared by thread approach method in the modeling group,and 24 rats with successful modeling were randomly divided into the model group and the electroacupuncture group,with 12 rats in each group.At the 3rd day after modeling,the electroacupuncture group was treated with electroacupuncture at three acupoints of the governor vessel,namely,"Dazhui"(GV14),"Jizhong"(GV6)and"Houhui"(anteromedial of the transverse process of the sixth lumbar vertebra),for 30 min each time,once a day for 7 days.The neurological function of rats was assessed by Zea Longa neurological deficit score.The muscle tension of rats was detected by modified Ashworth dystonia rating and electrophysiological tracing method.The brain tissue water content was measured by the dry-wet weight method.The volume of cerebral infarction of rats was measured by the TTC staining method.The contents of glutathione(GSH),catalase(CAT),oxidized glutathione(GSSG),superoxide dismutase(SOD),and malondialdehyde(MDA)in the cortex of rats were detected by colorimetry.The protein and mRNA expressions of glutathione reductase(GR),glutamate cysteine ligase(GCL)C,GCLM,and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)in the cortex of rats were measured by Western blotting and real-time PCR,respectively.Results Compared with rats in the normal and sham operation groups,the Zea Longa neurological deficit score,modified Ashworth dystonia rating,the volume of cerebral infarction,brain tissue water content,and GSSG and MDA contents in cortex were increased in the model group,the tension signal value and the proteins and mRNA expressions of GR,GCLC,GCLM,and GPX4 in cortex were decreased,and the contents of GSH,CAT,and SOD in cortex were decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the Zea Longa neurological deficit score,modified Ashworth dystonia rating,the volume of cerebral infarction,brain tissue water content,and GSSG and MDA contents in cortex were decreased in the electroacupuncture group,the tension signal value and the proteins and mRNA expressions of GR,GCLC,GCLM,and GPX4 in cortex were increased,and the contents of GSH,CAT,and SOD in cortex were increased(P<0.05).Conclusion Governor vessel electroacupuncture can improve the severity of post-stroke limb spasm in rats,and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of glutathione antioxidant system in cerebral cortex.
5.Research progress on assessment tools for bladder and bowel dysfunction in children
Yuanyuan WANG ; Hongyu CHEN ; Jinjin CAO ; Mei LI ; Jianan WANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(19):2642-2646
Bladder and bowel dysfunction affects the quality of life of children and their families, and scientific and effective assessment tools are crucial for identifying and managing symptoms. This article reviews the basic characteristics, testing population, reliability, validity, and clinical application of bladder and bowel dysfunction assessment tools for children both domestically and internationally, analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of assessment tools, so as to provide reference for the selection of suitable assessment tools in clinical practice and the development of localized assessment tools.
6.Investigation and analysis of dietary behaviors of children with inflammatory bowel disease
Jiajie HU ; Mei LI ; Yan HUANG ; Jinjin CAO ; Ping YAN ; Lei REN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(31):4364-4370
Objective:To investigate the current status of dietary behaviors of children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , explore the types of exclusion diet, screen out unreasonable dietary behaviors, and analyze the reasons leading to their behaviors, so as to provide a basis for developing individualized dietary health education plan.Methods:From January 2018 to December 2019, convenience sampling was used to select 60 IBD children who were treated and hospitalized in the Gastroenterology Department and their main caregivers of the Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University as research subjects. All subjects were investigated with the self-designed IBD Patients Dietary Behaviors Questionnaire. Single factor analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were performed on the influencing factors of the dietary behavior of IBD children. A total of 60 questionnaires were issued and 50 were validly recovered with a valid recovery rate of 83.3%.Results:The score of dietary behaviors of IBD children was (34.68±2.77) , and the standard score was (86.70±6.91) . Education level and residence were the effects of the dietary behavior scores of the main caregivers of children with IBD. In terms of the attitude of the main caregivers to the exclusion diet, there were unreasonable exclusion behaviors such as lack of crude fiber food, and dairy products.Conclusions:The overall dietary behaviors of IBD children are relatively good, but there are still some unreasonable dietary behaviors and excessive reliance on the exclusion diet, and the main influencing factors include the education level and residence of their caregivers. It is recommended that medical staff emphasize individualization when formulating dietary health education plan to achieve the goal of standardizing the dietary behavior of IBD children, promoting growth and development, and reducing symptom deterioration and recurrence.
7.Summary of the best evidence for fatigue management in children with tumors
Jinjin CAO ; Yuanyuan WANG ; Qian DAI ; Meng LI ; Mengxue HE ; Nanping SHEN ; Yahui ZUO ; Mei LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(27):3685-3693
Objective:To evaluate and summarize the best evidence on fatigue management in children with tumors both domestically and internationally, providing reference for medical and nursing staff to improve fatigue symptoms in children.Methods:The evidence on fatigue management in children with tumors, including best practices, recommended practices, guidelines, systematic reviews, evidence summaries, and expert consensus, was systematically retrieved from clinical decision support systems, guideline websites, professional association websites, and databases both domestically and internationally. The search period was from database establishment to April 2023. Two researchers independently conducted literature quality evaluation and evidence extraction.Results:A total of 17 articles were included, including four guidelines and 13 systematic reviews. Thirty-two best pieces of evidence were extracted from six aspects of assessment and screening, identification of risk factors, health education, exercise intervention, medication intervention, and other interventions of fatigue in children with tumors.Conclusions:The best evidence for fatigue management in children with tumors is summarized, which can provide a basis for medical and nursing staff to improve their fatigue symptoms. It is recommended that medical and nursing staff combine clinical context, professional opinions, and patient wishes to screen the best evidence and develop personalized fatigue management programs.
8.Practice and Effect of Outpatient and Emergency Prescription Pre-audit by Pharmacists with the Help of Rational Drug Use Software
Shanshan XIE ; Song LIU ; Jinjin WAN ; Leilei MEI ; Ye LIU ; Weifang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2021;32(7):876-880
OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of pharmacists i n developi ng the outpatient and emergency prescription pre-audit with the help of rational drug use software. METHODS :With the help of rational drug use software ,outpatient and emergency prescription pre-aduit was conducted during Jan.-Apr. 2020;the intervention effects of irrational prescriptions were analyzed. The prescriptions from Sept. to Dec. in 2019 were included in the control group (only for post review ),and the prescriptions from Jan. to Apr. in 2020 were included in the intervention group (pre-audit and post review );the unreasonable prescriptions were compared before and after the intervention. The prescriptions intercepted by the software system from Nov. to Dec. in 2019 were further selected as the interception control group ,and the prescriptions intercepted from Jan. to Feb. in 2020 were selected as the interception intervention group ;the interception situation of prescriptions before and after the intervention was compared ,and the influence of pre-audit on physicians ’prescription behavior was evaluated. In addition ,108 992 prescriptions in Apr. 2020 were selected for post review using the traditional model (i.e. complete manual audit )and the information model (i.e. software-assisted manual audit )respectively;the effects of two models were compared. RESULTS :From Jan. to Apr. in 2020,a total of 2 393 prescriptions were pre-audited by pharmacists ,among which 1 387 prescriptions were reasonable (57.96%)and 1 006 prescriptions were unreasonable and intervened (42.04%). After pharmacist intervention ,983 prescriptions were modified by doctors ,and the success rate of intervention was 97.71% . Compared with control group ,unreasonable rate of outpatient and emergency prescriptions,that of each type of prescriptions were all decreased significantly (P<0.001). Compared with interception control group(1 402 pieces),the number of intercepted prescriptions (721 pieces)was significantly reduced in interception intervention group (P<0.001). Compared with traditional model , the number of prescriptions requiring manual post review and E-mail:xss306@126.com “false positive ” prescriptions were decreased significantly # under information model , and the number of discovered unreasonable prescriptions were increased significantly (P< 0.001). CONCLUSIONS :With the help of rational drug use software ,prescription pre-audit by pharmacists can significantly improve reasonable rate of outpatient and emergency prescriptions. The work intensity of pharmacists in post review of prescriptions can be reduced and the accuracy of prescription review can be improved in the information mode.
9.Case Analysis and Literature Review of a Case of Acarbose-induced Skin ADR by Clinical Pharmacists
Leilei MEI ; Feng REN ; Weifang ZHANG ; Jinjin WAN ; Shanshan XIE ; Jia LIANG ; Jiangen AO ; Chao ZHOU
China Pharmacy 2021;32(20):2538-2542
OBJECTIVE:To summarize and analyze t he clinical characteristics of acarbose-induced skin ADR ,and to provide reference for its therapy. METHODS :Clinical pharmacists participated in the treatment of a patient with acarbose-induced skin ADR. The patient developed erythema multiforme several days after oral administration of Acarbose tablets (100 mg/d). After consultation by dermatology and clinical pharmacy ,considering that the adverse reaction was related to acarbose ,clinical pharmacists suggested to stop the drug. Based on the above cases ,clinical pharmacists searched Wanfang database ,CNKI, PubMed,Embase and other databases to collect case reports of skin ADR caused by acarbose ,summarize its general situation (gender,age,usage and dosage ,etc.),latency,ADR(diagnosis and manifestation ),intervention and outcome ,etc. RESULTS : The doctor adopted the pharmacist s’advice,stopped the use of acarbose ,and gave symptomatic treatment as Methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection 40 mg(intravenous injection ,qd)+Medloratadine tablets 8.8 mg(oral administration ,qd)+Calamine lotion(for external use ). The patient improved and was discharged after 10 days. A total of 12 literatures involving 12 patients were retrieved. Among the 13 patients included in the analysis (including the above clinical case and 12 literature cases ),there were 8 males and 5 females,and 8 patients of them aged 50 and over;the dosage of acarb ose in most patients was within the requirements of the drug instructions. The primary diseases of 12 patients were diabetes mellitus. The latency of skin ADR in 11 patients was within 6 days of administration. Among the 13 patients,the ADR were diagnosed as rash in 4 cases,pustulosis in 3 cases, erythema multiforme in 2 cases, urticaria in 2 cases, maculopapular rash in 1 case and lip swelling in 1 case. The ADR of 1 patient improved after drug withdrawal ,and 12 patients also improved after drug withdrawal and symptomatic treatment such as glucocorticoid or antihistamine. Acarbose was re-used in 2 patients after the improvement of first skin ADR ,and skin ADR occurred again ,and the ADR were improved after drug withdrawal and symptomatic treatment. CONCLUSIONS :Skin ADR are acarbose-induced rare ADR ,mostly within 6 days of medication ,and are more likely to occur in middle-aged and older men. When the patients suffer from ADR ,the drug should be stopped in time and given glucocorticoids or antihistamines for symptomatic treatment. Clinical pharmacists should do a good job in drug publicity and education ,remind patients to closely monitor relevant indicators and ensure drug safety.
10.Chinese Medicine Regulates PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway to Treat Ischemic Stroke: A Review
Jianyun ZHANG ; Jingwen LI ; Lihong ZHANG ; Yiying WANG ; Jinjin MEI ; Jian GUO ; Ruiqing LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(22):265-275
Ischemic stroke, an acute cerebrovascular disease caused by sudden arterial occlusion, is characterized by high morbidity, high mortality, and high disability rate. It is a major cause of the occurrence and death of neurologic diseases in the world. The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt) signaling pathway is a classic pathway for cellular metabolism, growth, and apoptosis. In recent years, Chinese medicine has played an important role in the treatment of ischemic stroke because of the small side effects and wide range of targets and has received extensive attention. The compound prescriptions and extracts of Chinese medicines can treat diseases via multiple targets and pathways. Researchers have extensively studied the occurrence and development of ischemic stroke and the pathophysiological mechanism of drug intervention in the treatment of ischemic stroke and have demonstrated that PI3K/Akt signaling pathway plays a key role in this process. The PI3K/Akt signaling pathway is involved in the occurrence and development of ischemic stroke by regulating pathophysiological processes such as inflammation, oxidative stress response, apoptosis, and autophagy, in which Chinese medicines play a regulatory role. This paper reviews the relationship between PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and ischemic stroke and the mechanism of Chinese medicine in treating ischemic stroke by regulating PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, aiming to provide a new theoretical basis for the clinical treatment of stroke.