1.ZHUANG Lixing's Experience in Differentiating and Treating Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease
Danghan XU ; Jialing LI ; Lining DUAN ; Nanbu WANG ; Haitao TU ; Zhanqiong XU ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2023;64(21):2179-2183
This paper summarized Professor ZHUANG Lixing's clinical experience in differentiating and treating levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID) in Parkinson's disease. It is believed that the fundamental pathogenesis of LID lies in the disharmony or malnourishment of tendons and vessels. Based on the clinical manifestations, peak-dose LID is differentiated into two syndromes: syndrome of hyperactive liver yang causing wind and syndrome of deficiency of both liver and kidney. For the syndrome of hyperactive liver yang causing wind, the treatment focuses on calming the liver to stop the wind, and relaxing the tendons to stop tremors. The main prescription used is Zhengan Xifeng Decoction (镇肝熄风汤) with the addition of Shijueming (石决明) and Zhenzhumu (珍珠母). For the syndrome of deficiency of both liver and kidney, the treatment focuses on nourishing the liver and kidneys, and replenishing yin to stop the wind. The main prescription used is Dabuyin Pills (大补阴丸) with modification. LID in the acoustic phase is differentiated into syndrome of phlegm-damp blocking middle jiao and syndrome of deficiency of both qi and yin. For the syndrome of phlegm-damp blocking middle jiao, the treatment focuses on dissipating phlegm and eliminating dampness, and nurturing tendons and vessels. Wendan Decoction (温胆汤) or Erchen Decoction (二陈汤) with modification is used. For the syndrome of deficiency of both qi and yin, the treatment focuses on replenishing qi and nourishing blood, and nurturing tendons and vessels. The main prescriptions used are Buzhong Yiqi Decoction (补中益气汤) or Bazhen Decoction (八珍汤) or Shenling Baizhu Powder (参苓白术散) with modification. Biphasic LID is differentiated as the Shaoyang pivot disadvantageousness, and the treatment focuses on harmonizing Shaoyang and regulating the pivot. The main prescription used is Xiaochaihu Decoction (小柴胡汤) with modification.
2.Diagnosis and treatment recommendations of dialysis patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection for primary care clinicians
Rongguo FU ; Zhao CHEN ; Lining JIA ; Li WANG ; Jin HAN ; Lifang TIAN ; Xianghui CHEN ; Linting WEI ; Fuqian LEI ; Jiamei LU ; Xiaoqin MA ; Li ZHAO ; Shizhuo WEI ; Jing LIU ; Zhaoyang DUAN ; Jie GAO
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(3):353-360
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing outpatient hemodialysis (HD) and home peritoneal dialysis (PD) are high risk population of severe and critical types caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection. In order to improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment in dialysis patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection, we wrote this recommendation for primary care clinicians. During the epidemic period of SARS-CoV-2 infection, all patients should be instructed to strengthen self-management. Once the SARS-CoV-2 infection was found in dialysis patients, early stratified management should be carried out within 72 hours after the first positive nucleic acid or antigen test results, which includes early antiviral therapy, early recognition, and transferring severe patients from community or primary hospital to a referral hospital promptly. Guidance for dietary and sports rehabilitation after SARS-CoV-2 infection should also be started as soon as possible.
3.Long-term auditory monitoring in children with Alport syndrome based on different degrees of renal injury.
Lining GUO ; Wei LIU ; Min CHEN ; Jiatong XU ; Ning MA ; Xiao ZHANG ; Qingchuan DUAN ; Shanshan LIU ; Xiaoxu WANG ; Junsong ZHEN ; Xin NI ; Jie ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2024;38(1):44-49
Objective:To investigate long-term auditory changes and characteristics of Alport syndrome(AS) patients with different degrees of renal injury. Methods:Retrospectively analyzing clinical data of patients diagnosed AS from January 2007 to September 2022, including renal pathology, genetic detection and hearing examination. A long-term follow-up focusing on hearing and renal function was conducted. Results:This study included 70 AS patients, of which 33(25 males, 8 females, aged 3.4-27.8 years) were followed up, resulting in a loss rate of 52.9%.The follow-up period ranged from 1.1to 15.8 years, with 16 patients followed-up for over 10 years. During the follow-up, 10 patients presenting with hearing abnormalities at the time of diagnosis of AS had progressive hearing loss, and 3 patients with new hearing abnormalities were followed up, which appeared at 5-6 years of disease course. All of which were sensorineural deafness. While only 3 patients with hearing abnormalities among 13 patients received hearing aid intervention. Of these patients,7 developed end-stage renal disease(ESRD), predominantly males (6/7). The rate of long-term hearing loss was significantly different between ESRD group and non-ESRD group(P=0.013). There was no correlation between the progression of renal disease and long-term hearing level(P>0.05). kidney biopsies from 28 patients revealed varying degrees of podocyte lesion and uneven thickness of basement membrane. The severity of podocyte lesion was correlated with the rate of long-term hearing loss(P=0.048), and there was no correlation with the severity of hearing loss(P>0.05). Among 11 cases, theCOL4A5mutationwas most common (8 out of 11), but there was no significant correlation between the mutation type and hearing phenotype(P>0.05). Conclusion:AS patients exhibit progressive hearing loss with significant heterogeneity over the long-term.. THearing loss is more likely to occur 5-6 years into the disease course. Hearing abnormalities are closely related to renal disease status, kidney tissue pathology, and gene mutations, emphasizing the need for vigilant long-term hearing follow-up and early intervention.
Male
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Nephritis, Hereditary/pathology*
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Retrospective Studies
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Kidney
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Deafness
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Hearing Loss/genetics*
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Kidney Failure, Chronic/pathology*
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Mutation