1.Factors affecting concurrent sarcopenia among patients with cardiovascular diseases
MA Runze ; SHI Fang ; LI Hongquan ; LÜ ; Mengzhu ; Nuerbiyamu Aiheti ; TIAN Xiaoli ; CHEN Simin ; YAN Shikang ; Kaidiriyan Kuribanjiang ; YANG Lei
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(11):939-942, 947
Objective :
To investigate the factors affecting concurrent sarcopenia among patients with cardiovascular diseases, so as to provide insights into early identification and prevention of cardiovascular diseases complicated with sarcopenia.
Methods:
A total of 250 inpatients with cardiovascular diseases in the Sixth Division Hospital of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps were recruited and divided into the sarcopenia and non-sarcopenia groups according to the diagnostic criteria of sarcopenia. Subjects' basic characteristics, body mass index, blood biochemical indicators and human body composition parameters were collected using questionnaire surveys, and factors affecting concurrent sarcopenia among patients with cardiovascular diseases using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
Among the 250 patients with cardiovascular diseases, there were 149 males (59.60%) and 101 females (40.40%). The overall prevalence of sarcopenia was 8.40% among the study subjects. The mean age and body mass index were (75.19±9.74) and (20.77±2.19) kg/m2 in the sarcopenia group and (65.24±11.50) years and (25.85±2.87) kg/m2 in the non-sarcopenia group. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified age (OR=1.115, 95%CI: 1.030-1.207) and body mass index (OR=0.582, 95%CI: 0.445-0.761) were as factors affecting concurrent sarcopenia among patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Conclusion
Advanced age and low body mass index may increase the risk of concurrent sarcopenia among patients with cardiovascular diseases.
2.Efficacy analysis of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in treating patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome
Yangxi HU ; Yan LIU ; Mengzhu LI ; Xing DONG ; Ran LI ; Wenjuan WANG ; Jianping YE ; Hansong LIU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(7):49-52
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy(LSG)in treating patients with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome(PC OS).Methods In this ret-rospective analysis,clinical materials of 60 patients with obesity and PCOS by LSG were analyzed,and postoperative improvements of PCOS symptoms were observed.Results A total of 60 patients had a pre-operative mean body mass index(BMI)of(39.4±5.4)kg/m2 and an average age of(26.3±6.1)years old,and all of them successfully completed LSG.After follow-up of 12 to 18 months,50 cases(83.3%)had normalized menstrual cycles,with an average recovery time of(4.5±2.2)months af-ter surgery,and 7 cases had natural pregnancy after surgery.Before surgery,ultrasound results in 35 patients indicated polycystic ovarian morphology(PCOM),and 29 cases(82.9%)regained normal o-varian status with an average recovery duration of(6.3±2.8)months.Complicated hyperandrogene-mia was observed in 31 patients,and 29 cases(93.5%)exhibited normalization of testosterone levels within 18 months after surgery.At 18 months after surgery,the BMI was(26.47±4.70)kg/m2,the average weight loss was(32.4±7.4)%.Conclusion LSG is a safe and effective treatment for obese PCOS.
3.Efficacy analysis of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in treating patients with obese polycystic ovary syndrome
Yangxi HU ; Yan LIU ; Mengzhu LI ; Xing DONG ; Ran LI ; Wenjuan WANG ; Jianping YE ; Hansong LIU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(7):49-52
Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy(LSG)in treating patients with obesity and polycystic ovary syndrome(PC OS).Methods In this ret-rospective analysis,clinical materials of 60 patients with obesity and PCOS by LSG were analyzed,and postoperative improvements of PCOS symptoms were observed.Results A total of 60 patients had a pre-operative mean body mass index(BMI)of(39.4±5.4)kg/m2 and an average age of(26.3±6.1)years old,and all of them successfully completed LSG.After follow-up of 12 to 18 months,50 cases(83.3%)had normalized menstrual cycles,with an average recovery time of(4.5±2.2)months af-ter surgery,and 7 cases had natural pregnancy after surgery.Before surgery,ultrasound results in 35 patients indicated polycystic ovarian morphology(PCOM),and 29 cases(82.9%)regained normal o-varian status with an average recovery duration of(6.3±2.8)months.Complicated hyperandrogene-mia was observed in 31 patients,and 29 cases(93.5%)exhibited normalization of testosterone levels within 18 months after surgery.At 18 months after surgery,the BMI was(26.47±4.70)kg/m2,the average weight loss was(32.4±7.4)%.Conclusion LSG is a safe and effective treatment for obese PCOS.
4.Application of CBL teaching based on self-made dynamic cardiovascular three-dimensional model in clinical clerkship of valvular heart disease
Mengzhu FU ; Zhequn LIU ; Xing LI ; Xun WANG ; Chunyuan YOU ; Chengjian YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(11):1525-1529
Objective:To explore the effect of self-made dynamic cardiovascular three-dimensional model combined with CBL (case-based learning) teaching method in the clerkship of valvular heart disease for medical students.Methods:Sixty five-year clinical medical undergraduates from Nanjing Medical University (Batch 2016) were randomly divided into experimental group and control group. The experimental group received dynamic cardiovascular 3D model combined with CBL teaching method, while the control group received traditional model combined with CBL teaching method. After the course, the teaching effect was evaluated by examination and questionnaire. SPSS 19.0 was used for independent sample t test and chi-square test. Results:Compared with the control group, the students in experimental group had higher scores of basic theoretical knowledge [(43.10±3.51) vs. (40.87±3.19)] and clinical thinking ability [(42.20±3.15) vs. (40.20±3.81)], with significant differences ( P<0.05). Furthermore, they showed higher evaluation and satisfaction to learning initiative and enthusiasm, mastery of theoretical knowledge, clinical thinking ability, classroom learning interest, classroom activity and clarity of knowledge teaching, with significant differences ( P<0.05). Conclusion:In the teaching of valvular heart disease clerkship, the application of self-made dynamic cardiovascular three-dimensional model combined with CBL teaching method, can cultivate students' clinical diagnostic thinking ability and improve teaching quality.
5.Research progress on the role of matrix protein p17 in human immunodeficiency virus infection and related diseases
Mengzhu LI ; Rui SHEN ; Danhui WU ; Yanqiu LU ; Hong LIU ; Yemiao CHEN ; Hongjuan CUI ; Yaokai CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2023;16(6):475-480
Matrix protein p17 is a structural protein of human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). It not only plays a key role in multiple stages of HIV life cycle,but also is closely associated with HIV-related lymphoma,neurocognitive impairment and breast cancer. This article reviews the role of matrix protein p17 in HIV infection and HIV-related diseases.
6.Construction of small intestinal organoid model in insulin-resistant mice and protective effect of flavanomarein on intestinal mucosal barrier in this model
MAIMAITI YIMINIGULI ; DUOLIKUN MAIMAITIYASEN ; BIEKEDAWULAITI GULINAZI ; ABULAIZI REZIYA ; Long CHEN ; Mengzhu ZHENG ; Zhanqun YANG ; Ziheng CAI ; Nuo XU ; Linlin LI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology 2024;38(2):105-112
OBJECTIVE To construct an insulin-resistant(IR)small intestinal organoid model of mice and study the protective effect of flavanomarein(FM)on the intestinal mucosal barrier in the model.METHODS ①Small intestinal organoid models of C57BL/6J and db/db of mice were constructed.The expressions of Ki-67,E-cadherin(E-cad),lysozyme(Lyz)and mucin-2(Muc-2)in small intestinal organ-oids were detected by 3D immunofluorescence.RT-qPCR was used to detect the expressions of fibro-nectin(Fn),glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1)and peotide YY(PYY)mRNA while Western blotting was used to detect the expressions of Fn,GLP-1 and PYY protein.The Lyz secretion level was detected by ELISA.② Small intestinal organoids were divided into five groups:C57BL/6J mice 'small intestinal organ-oids as the normal control group,db/db mice' intestinal organoids as the IR model group,db/db mice small intestinal organoids with flavanomarein 25,50 and 100 μmol·L-1 intervention for 48 h as IR model+ FM groups.RT-qPCR was used to detect the expression of Lyz mRNA while Western blotting was used to detect the expression of Lyz protein.RESULTS ① On the 6th day of small intestinal organoid culture,a ring structure with a clear luminal structure was formed and an IR mouse small intestinal organoid model was established.3D Immunofluorescence detection showed that the established small intestinal organoids all expressed Ki-67,E-cad,Lyz and MUC-2.Compared with the normal control group,the expres-sion of Fn mRNA in the IR model group was significantly increased(P<0.05)while the expressions of GLP-1 and PYY mRNA were significantly decreased(P<0.05).Compared with the normal control group,the expression of Fn protein in the IR model group was significantly decreased(P<0.05)while the expressions of GLP-1 and PYY protein were significantly increased(P<0.05).ELISA results showed that compared with the normal control group,the secretion levels of Lyz in the IR model group were signifi-cantly decreased(P<0.01).② RT-qPCR results showed that compared with the normal control group,the expression of Lyz mRNA in the IR model group was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the IR model group,the expression of Lyz mRNA in the IR model+FM 50 and 100 μmol·L-1 groups was significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Western blotting results showed that compared with the normal control group,the expression of Lyz protein in the IR model group was significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with the IR model group,the expression of Lyz protein in the IR model+FM 50 and 100 μmol·L-1 groups was significantly increased(P<0.05,P<0.01).CONCLUSION The constructed IR mouse small intestinal organoid model provides a more complete in vitro research model for exploring the pathophysiological mechanism by which drug interventions help repair the intestinal mucosal barrier.FM may maintain the intestinal mucosal barrier by reversing the decrease in Lyz expression levels in IR mice,thereby improving IR.
7.Experience in diagnosis and treatment of infection and bleeding caused by DCD-derived CRKP in kidney transplant recipients
Gang LI ; Chao LI ; Junjie XIE ; Chen YAO ; Zhongwei SUN ; Hongwei BAI ; Yeyong QIAN ; Yanzhong LIU ; Fei YU ; Yuxiang ZHANG ; Jingtao LIU ; Hong LEI ; Lin HE ; Yanfei HAO ; Mengzhu LI ; Yang SONG ; Rong CHEN ; Bingyi SHI
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2018;39(10):582-585
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of DCD donor-derived CRKP infection and bleeding in kidney transplantation,and to summarize the experience of diagnosis,treatment and prevention.Methods A retrospective analysis was carried out from July 2016 to December 2017 in hospital,containing clinical data of 4 cases of CRKP-infected DCD donors and 7 cases of kidney transplantation recipients.Results In the CRKP culture of 4 cases of DCD donors,1 case was positive for blood culture,1 case was positive for urine culture,1 case was positive for sputum culture,and 1 case was negative for blood,urine and sputum culture.The corresponding 7 recipients were all positive for blood culture after renal transplantation,4 cases were positive for urine culture,3 cases were positive for sputum culture,and 5 cases were positive for perirenal drainage.Of the 7 patients,4 cases had renal artery hemorrhage,1 of them was died.The average bleeding time was 17.75 days after operation (14-19 days).In 7 patients with renal transplantation,CRP increasd.And in 3 cases of deaths,CRP was stably higher than normal.Meanwhile,CRP in 4 surviving patients gradually decreased to the normal range after effective anti-infection treatment.All 7 patients were treated with carbapenems;2 patients were dead without avibactam therapy;and 5 cases were treated with avibactam and carbapenems and survived,1 case died and 1 case had good renal function recovery.Conclusion Positive CRKP in blood,urine and sputum of DCD donors can lead to CRKP infection in kidney transplant recipients.Even if the body fluids of donors are all negative,the false negative results could not be excluded.Persistent or increased high-level CRP after operation is an early warning on CRKP infection.And CRP can be used as an indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of anti CRKP therapy.The combination of avibactam and carbapenem antibiotics is an effective regimen in the treatment of DCD donor-derived CRKP.
8.Analysis of HPV infection and subtypes in 60 354 patients in Changsha
Ping LI ; Shaoqiang CHEN ; Changjuan DENG ; Jing LI ; Hui ZHOU ; Hongyan WANG ; Mengzhu LI ; Xiaoying KUANG ; Xiaobing XIE
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;46(4):360-366
Objective:Analysis of subtype distribution characteristics of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, pathological findings of HPV-positive patients operated colposcopy and cervical histopathological examination in Changsha from 2020 to 2022.Methods:Retrospective analysis of HPV infection status of 60 354 patients was treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine from Jan. 2020 to Oct. 2022. They were divided into<25 years old group (3 250 cases), 25-34 years old group (19 406 cases), 35-44 years old group (17 297 cases), 45-54 years old group (13 104 cases), 55-64 years old group (4 793 cases) and≥65 years old group (2 504 cases). Cervical exfoliated cells were collected from women and specimen of lesion site were collected from men. HPV genotyping detection used polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and flow fluorescence hybridization, which could detect 27 HPV genotypes. Analyze the distribution of HPV subtypes in patients of different age groups and different treatment departments. Analyze the relationship between the infection of HPV subtypes and the outcome of 224 patients with HPV positive who also underwent colposcopy and cervical histopathology. Pearson correlation test was used for correlation analysis, and two-tailed P<0.05 was statistically significant; Pearson chi-square test or continuous correction chi-square test was used to compare the rates between groups, and two-tailed P<0.05 was statistically significant; Chi-square split test was used to compare multiple sample rates. The standard test was corrected according to the number of groups and then compared. The difference was statistically significant when the two-tailed P value was less than the corrected standard test. Results:The overall positive rate of HPV was 16.4% (9 909/60 354). Among all HPV positive patients, affection of single type HPV accounted for 75.5% (7 479/9 909) and affection of multi-type HPV accounted for 24.5% (2 430/9 909). The top six HPV types with infection rates from high to low were: HPV52 22.8% (2 256/9 909), HPV58 11.1% (1 097/9 909), HPV53 10.5% (1 045/9 909), HPV16 9.0% (890/9 909), HPV61 7.8% (774/9 909) and HPV6 7.6% (750/9 909). The difference of overall infection rate between different age groups was statistically significant (χ 2=536.90, P<0.001). The HPV infection rate was the highest in the<25 years old group, 30.1% (978/3 250), and it is higher than the age groups of 25-34 years old, 15.6% (3 035/19 406), group of 35-44 years old, 14.2% (2 464/17 297), group of 45-54 years old, 16.1% (2 115/13 104), group of 55-64 years old, 19.1% (915/4 793) and group of≥65 years old, 16.1% (402/2 504), with statistical significance( P<0.001 respectively). The most common types of HPV infection were type 6, 16.7% (378/2 266) and type 11, 10.5% (239/2 266) in dermatology clinics. The positive rate of HPV16 accounted for 12/17 in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) 3 and cervical cancer cases, it was significantly higher than that in the inflammatory cases, 25.0% (35/140) and CIN1 cases, 23.0% (11/48), the statistical values were χ 2=15.02, P<0.001 and χ 2=12.48, P<0.001, respectively, all of which were statistically significant. Conclusions:HPV infection rate is highest in young people under 25 years old. Low-risk HPV6 and 11 are the main types of skin and venereal diseases. Among the total cases, high-risk HPV52, 58 and 53 are the most common types of infection with women in Changsha. However, high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer are more closely related to HPV16 infection.
9.Microsurgical peripheral nerve decompression for the treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Zhang ZHANG ; Mingbo FAN ; Mengzhu LI ; Lei WANG
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2020;14(3):233-236
Objective:To investigate the clinical application and efficacy of microsurgical peripheral nerve decompression in the treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) .Methods:From Sep. 2017 to Jun. 2018, 33 PDPN patients of our department were treated with DELLON microsurgical peripheral nerve decompression. All surgeries were assisted with neuroelectrophysiological monitoring during the operation and were followed up for 0.5 to 1 years. Electromyography and VAS pain scores were performed 0.5 years before and after surgery, and the preoperative and postoperative results were compared.Results:Postoperative electromyography showed that sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV) was significantly improved compared with preoperative ( P<0.05) , while the postoperative VAS score (4.6±1.8) was significantly lower than that (8.3±2.6) of before ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Microsurgical peripheral nerve decompression is an effective therapeutic method for PDPN. Intraoperative electrophysiological monitoring can effectively avoid iatrogenic nerve injury. Neurophysiological examination can be used as an objective evidence for definitive diagnosis and evaluation of surgical outcomes.
10.A clinical analysis of 13 patients with scleroderma renal crisis and pulmonary arterial hypertension
Juan LI ; Mengzhu ZHAO ; Dong XU ; Jiaxin ZHOU ; Mengtao LI ; Xiaofeng ZENG ; Fengchun ZHANG ; Yong HOU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2022;26(4):238-242
Objective:To describe a series of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with the combination of scleroderma renal crisis (SRC) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).Methods:The medical records of 472 SSc patients in Peking Union Medical College Hospital between January 2012 and October 2020 were reviewed and a retrospective analysis of the characteristics of patients with SRC and PAH among SSc patients was conducted.Results:Thirteen patients suffered from SRC and PAH in the SSc patients, 1 case was limited cutaneous SSc, and 12 cases were diffuse cutaneous SSc. Five patients had renal crisis before pulmonary arterial hypertension, 4 patients had pulmonary arterial hypertension before the occurrence of renal crisis, and the remaining 4 patients were found at the same time. Among them, 11 patients had Raynaud's phenomenon, 7 had gastrointestinal bleeding, 6 had pulmonary edema and 3 had telangiectasias. Twelve cases were positive for anti-nuclear antibodies and 4 cases were positive for anti-Scl-70 antibodies. N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)>1 400 ng/L in 11 patients. Two patients had thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). Among the 13 patients, 3 patients died during hospitalization, 2 patients were lost to follow-up, and 2 patients died within 5 years of follow-up. Six patients survived, and 1 of the 4 patients with regular dialysis were discharged from dialysis.Conclusion:In patients with scleroderma, SRC can occur earlier, later than, or at the same time with SSc-PAH. Patients may have a higher incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding and higher level of NT-proBNP. PDE5i or ERAs may be beneficial.