1.Clinical early warning and therapeutic interventions of hemophagocytic syndrome associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection
Jinpeng GAN ; Longlong XIE ; Xiulan LU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(11):818-824
Hemophagocytic syndrome,synonymous with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis(HLH),represent a spectrum of hyperinflammatory response syndromes that have been the subject of intense scrutiny in terms of their etiopathogenesis and early warning strategies.Ebstein-Barr virus(EBV)-associated HLH is the most prevalent form of infection-associated secondary HLH.It is characterized by a sudden onset,rapid progression,and high mortality rate.The primary clinical features include persistent fever,often accompanied by manifestations of multi-system involvement,such as cytopenias,hepatosplenomegaly,lymphadenopathy,abnormal liver function,respiratory symptoms,neurological symptoms,and rashes.Therefore,early recognition and warning are crucial for improving the prognosis of patients with EBV-HLH.This article aimed to focus on the relationship between EBV and HLH,the diagnosis of EBV-HLH,associated warning factors,and treatment strategies.
2.Efficacy and Safety of Qihuang Acupuncture Theory Combined with Opioid Analgesics in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Cancer Pain in Lung Cancer Patients:a Randomize-Controlled Trial
Yingqi WANG ; Ruifang YU ; Jinpeng HUANG ; Guiya LIAO ; Ziyan GAN ; Zhenhu CHEN ; Xiaobing YANG ; Chunzhi TANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(4):358-366
ObjectiveTo observe the analgesic efficacy and safety of Qihuang acupuncture theory combined with opioid analgesics in patients with moderate to severe cancer pain due to lung cancer. MethodsPatients with moderate to severe cancer pain from lung cancer were randomly divided into Qihuang acupuncture group and control group, with 33 cases in each group. The control group was treated with long-acting opioid analgesics at maintenance doses and supplementary analgesic medications as needed. In case of breakthrough pain, short-acting opioids were used for rescue. The Qihuang acupuncture group received Qihuang acupuncture treatment in addition to the treatment used in the control group, administered once every other day, with 3 sessions constituting one treatment course. The treatment duration for both groups was 5 days. The primary outcome was the change in pain intensity, measured using the numerical rating scale (NRS) before and after treatment, and the NRS change rate was calculated. Secondary endpoints included the daily NRS change rate, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) score, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) score, and the 24-hour equivalent hydrocodone sustained-release tablet dose. Laboratory tests, including routine blood, urine, stool, liver function, and kidney function, were performed before and after treatment. Adverse events were recorded throughout the trial. ResultsAll patients completed the trial, and both groups showed a decrease in average NRS scores and PS scores after treatment, with the Qihuang acupuncture group showing lower average NRS scores and PS scores than the control group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After treatment, the NRS change rate in the Qihuang acupuncture group was (0.42±0.17), significantly higher than that in the control group (0.14±0.27, P<0.01). The daily NRS change rate during treatment was also higher in the Qihuang acupuncture group compared to the control group (P<0.01). The Qihuang acupuncture group showed an increase in overall health status and functional scores in the EORTC QLQ-C30, and a decrease in symptom scores for fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, dyspnea, insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, and financial difficulties. In contrast, overall health status and constipation scores in the control group increased, while scores of fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, and appetite loss decreased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). After treatment, the 24-hour equivalent hydrocodone sustained-release tablet dose did not show significant difference in the Qihuang acupuncture group (P>0.05), while the control group showed a significant increase in the 24-hour dose (P<0.01). No significant abnormalities were observed in laboratory tests before and after treatment in either group. During the study, the incidence of nausea and vomiting as well as constipation in the Qihuang acupuncture group was both 3.03% (1/33), while the incidence in the control group was 27.27% (9/33) and 36.36% (12/33), respectively, with the Qihuang acupuncture group showing significantly lower incidence (P<0.01). No serious adverse reactions were observed in either group. ConclusionQihuang acupuncture therapy combined with opioid analgesics is more effective than using opioids alone in relieving pain in patients with moderate to severe cancer pain due to lung cancer. It can improve the patients' physical condition and quality of life, reduce the dose of opioid analgesics, and has good safety.
3.Preliminary results of multicenter studies on ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation
Hongtao JIANG ; Tao LI ; Kun REN ; Xiaohua YU ; Yi WANG ; Shanbin ZHANG ; Desheng LI ; Huiling GAN ; Houqin LIU ; Liang XU ; Zhigang LUO ; Peigen GUI ; Xiangfang TAN ; Bingyi SHI ; Ming CAI ; Xiang LI ; Junnan XU ; Liang XU ; Tao LIN ; Xianding WANG ; Hongtao LIU ; Lexi ZHANG ; Jianyong WU ; Wenhua LEI ; Jiang QIU ; Guodong CHEN ; Jun LI ; Gang HUANG ; Chenglin WU ; Changxi WANG ; Lizhong CHEN ; Zheng CHEN ; Jiali FANG ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Tongyi MEN ; Xianduo LI ; Chunbo MO ; Zhen WANG ; Xiaofeng SHI ; Guanghui PEI ; Jinpeng TU ; Xiaopeng HU ; Xiaodong ZHANG ; Ning LI ; Shaohua SHI ; Hua CHEN ; Zhenxing WANG ; Weiguo SUI ; Ying LI ; Qiang YAN ; Huaizhou CHEN ; Liusheng LAI ; Jinfeng LI ; Wenjun SHANG ; Guiwen FENG ; Gang CHEN ; Fanjun ZENG ; Lan ZHU ; Jun FANG ; Ruiming RONG ; Xuanchuan WANG ; Guisheng QI ; Qiang WANG ; Puxun TIAN ; Yang LI ; Xiaohui TIAN ; Heli XIANG ; Xiaoming PAN ; Xiaoming DING ; Wujun XUE ; Jiqiu WEN ; Xiaosong XU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2020;41(5):259-264
Objective:To summarize the patient profiles and therapeutic efficacies of ABO-incompatible living-related kidney transplantations at 19 domestic transplant centers and provide rationales for clinical application of ABOi-KT.Methods:Clinical cases of ABO-incompatible/compatible kidney transplantation (ABOi-KT/ABOc-KT) from December 2006 to December 2009 were collected. Then, statistical analyses were conducted from the aspects of tissue matching, perioperative managements, complications and survival rates of renal allograft or recipients.Results:Clinical data of 342 ABOi-KT and 779 ABOc-KT indicated that (1) no inter-group differences existed in age, body mass index (BMI), donor-recipient relationship or waiting time of pre-operative dialysis; (2) ABO blood type: blood type O recipients had the longest waiting list and transplantations from blood type A to blood type O accounted for the largest proportion; (3) HLA matching: no statistical significance existed in mismatch rate or positive rate of PRA I/II between two types of surgery; (4) CD20 should be properly used on the basis of different phrases; (5) hemorrhage was a common complication during an early postoperative period and microthrombosis appeared later; (6) no difference existed in postoperative incidence of complications or survival rate of renal allograft and recipients at 1/3/5/10 years between ABOi-KT and ABOc-KT. The acute rejection rate and serum creatinine levels of ABOi-KT recipients were comparable to those of ABOc-KT recipients within 1 year.Conclusions:ABOi-KT is both safe and effective so that it may be applied at all transplant centers as needed.