1.Clinical observation of tranexamic acid on chronic subdural hematoma:report of 19 cases
Duqiang LIU ; Yong JIANG ; Dingjun LI ; Jian YOU ; Lilei PENG ; Jie ZHOU ; Tangming PENG ; Luotong LIU
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(17):2340-2342
Objective To evaluate the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA ) in medical treatment of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) .Methods A total of 19 patients with CT-confirmed CSDH in our department from Mar 2014 to Aug 2015 received an in-travenous dose of 1g TXA in the first week ,and followed by a maintenance oral dose of 250 mg TXA three times a day for 1 - 5 months (2 .73 ± 1 .05) months .These patients received a follow-up period of 6 - 10 months .Hematoma volume and neurological functions were compared before and after treatment .Results The therapeutic outcome was divided into effectiveness and ineffec-tiveness .Thirteen cases (68 .4% ) were effective ;six cases (31 .6% ) were ineffective .Among them ,three patients (15 .8% ) whose neurological functions deteriorated underwent surgery ,one patient (5 .3% ) who did not show any improvement with initial one month of TXA underwent surgery ,one patient (5 .3% ) stopped the treatment due to the side-effect of drug ,one patient (5 .3% ) lost .Conclusion Results of this preliminary study show that the administration of TXA is effective and safe in treating CSDH .
2.Application of 320 row CT upper abdominal CTA in the follow up of TIPSS therapy
Shixi JIANG ; Xi LIU ; Dajing GUO ; Rui PENG
Chongqing Medicine 2014;(22):2907-2909
Objective To evaluate the value of 320 row CT upper abdominal computed tomography angiography (CTA) in the follow up of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPSS) .Methods 21 cases after TIPSS therapy underwent upper ab-dominal CTA .Post-processing images ,including MPR ,VR ,MIP ,and CPR ,were used to determine the position and patency of the stent .The best images of the portal veins were obtained .Results Among the 21 cases ,CPR image clearly demonstrated endovascu-lar stent thrombosis in 3 cases(14 .29% ) with stent occlusion and 1 case(4 .76% ) with stent stenosis ;there were no stent stenosis or occlusion in 17 cases(80 .95% ) ,their CPR image showed the contrast agent was filled completely in the stent and no low-density thrombosis was found .The best phase of the portal vein was 45 s .Conclusion 320 row CT upper abdominal CTA can clearly dis-play the stent position and patency situation in patients ,therefore ,should be regarded as the first choice for the follow-up of patients after TIPSS therapy .
3.Farnesoid X receptor regulates glucose and lipid metabolisms.
Qian JIANG ; Jun PENG ; Shuainan LIU ; Zhufang SHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2015;50(3):245-51
As a member of nuclear receptor superfamily, farnesoid X receptor (FXR) has been shown to regulate numerous metabolic pathways, which include playing an important role in bile acid metabolism, maintaining lipid and glucose homeostasis when FXR is activated. With the prevalence of the glucose and lipids disorder, FXR attracts increasing attention. It may be a potential target for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and lipid disorders.
4.Cloning, expression,purification and immunological identification of Der f 11, paramyosin,a recombinant allergen of dust mite
Congli JIANG ; Yulan WU ; Peng XING ; Pingchang YANG ; Zhigang LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2014;(6):736-739
Objective: To clone , express and purify of Dermatophagoides farinae ( Der f 11 ) , and then test its immunogenicity.Methods:The gene coding for Der f 11 was synthesized ,and was then linked with the pET-32a vector.The expression plasmid pET32a(+)-Der f 11 was induced by IPTG.After purification of recombinant allergens Der 11 proteins through the Ni +affinity chromatography ,immunological allergic patients serum as the Primary antibody.Results: We obtain high purity recombinant Der f 11 protein.The results of SDS-PAGE show that the expression product is about 118 KD.Recombinant allergen Der f 11 test 15 dust mites allergic patients serum specific IgE , positive rate was 20%.Conclusion: Recombinant allergen Der f 11 obtained has the similar immunologic activity to natural Der f 11 protein.It can lay the foundation for the specific diagnosis ,treatment and further experimental studies of the dust mite allergy disease.
5.The MRI of ductal carcinoma in situ with pathology grade
Tingting JIANG ; Yajia GU ; Weijun PENG ; Chao YOU ; Rui LIU
China Oncology 2013;(8):631-636
Background and purpose:Histological grade of DCIS is an important factor in the prognosis, high nuclear grade have higher inifltration trend and recurrence rate. This study aimed to evaluate the dynamic and morphological MRI charactristics of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast, then analyze its relations with nuclear grade. Methods:Of the 94 patients, 97 lesions were proved DCIS by pathology. The morphology, maximum size, time-intensity curve of lesion were recorded or measured. Statistic was performed to identify MR imaging features that optimally discriminated HNG from non-HNG DCIS. Results:There were 49 non mass-like enhancement lesions, and 48 masses enhancement lesions. Among 49 non mass-like lesions, 29 were segmental enhancement (59.18%). Dynamic enhanced performance:50 exhibited plateau curves and 27 were washout curves. BI-RADS categories:22 BI-RADS 4A, 19 BI-RADS 4B, 29 BI-RADS 4C, and 27 BI-RADS 5. HNG lesions exhibited larger mean maximum lesion size (non-mass-like enhancement: P=0.01; mass: P=0.03), time- intensity curve was variable to approach signiifcance (P=0.01), and BI-RADS can help to discriminate the nuclear grade (P=0.02). There were no differences in lesion morphology (P>0.05). Conclusion:The preliminary ifndings suggest that DCE MR imaging features may aid in identifying patients with high risk DCIS.
6.Expression and signiifcance of thrombonspondin-1 in oxygen-induced retinopathy in mice
Guoguo YI ; Qian TAN ; Peng WANG ; Jian JIANG ; Dan LIU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2013;38(9):944-948
Objective:To examine the expression and function of thrombonspondin-1 (TSP-1) in oxygen-induced retinopathy in new-born mice, and to investigate its role in retinal neovascularization. Methods:A total of 40 C57BL/6J newborn mice were divided equally into a model group (n=20)andanormalcontrolgroup(n=20).Miceinthemodelgroupwereexposedto75%oxygentoestablish the oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR) model. On the 7th, 9th, and 11th day after the birth of mice, 5 mice were randomly selected each time from the 2 groups to examine the expression of TSP-1 mRNA with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). After that, 5 mice were selected on the 11th day to observe the retinal neovascularization by fluorescein angiography retinal flatmount. Results:On the 11th day, fluorescein angiography retinal flatmount showed that the retinal blood vessels presented mean network distribution in the normal control group, while in the model group, a lot of dilatated areas in the retinal main vessels surrounded the optic disc. Meanwhile lots of new blood vessels were found surrounding the optic disc with irregular distribution but well distributed peripherial retinal small vessels, which was typical of early stage OIR. There was no signiifcant difference in the retinal TSP-1 mRNA level between the model group and the normal control group in the postnatal 7-day mice (P>0.05). Compared with the normal control group, the expression of TSP-1 mRNA in the model group was signiifcantly lower in postnatal 9-day and 11-day mice (P<0.05, P<0.01) , and the expression of TSP-1 mRNA in postnatal 9-day mice was lower than that in the postnatal 11-day mice(P<0.05).
Conclusion:In the early stage of OIR model (retinal vascular growth and development stage), the expression of TSP-1 mRNA in the retinal tissue is gradually decreased, implying that TSP-1 (as a negative regulatory factor) may be involved in the formation of retinal neovascularization in the early stage.
7.Analysis of the characteristics of medicine taking in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease in Beijing
Xuan JIANG ; Hanlong YAN ; Xinghua PENG ; Yulan LIU
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2013;(6):366-370
Objective To investigate the characteristics of medicine taking,the type and ratio of long-term medication and treatment satisfaction in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),to analyze the effects of GERD combined with functional bowel disease (FBD) on the treatment satisfaction,and to compare the changes of type of medication and treatment satisfaction in patients with GERD in recent years.Methods From April to June in 2011,the questionnaire survey was conducted in gastroenterology clinic of People's Hospital of Peking University.The incidence of typical GERD symptoms was investigated by a validated reflux disease questionnaire (RDQ),the score between one and five was considered there might be reflux symptoms and the score over 12 was diagnosed as GERD.FBD was diagnosed according to Rome Ⅲ criteria.The information of GERD related medication taking within one year before the survey,long-term medication taking (≥ 1 year)and the treatment satisfaction of patients whose RDQ score over zero was recorded and compared with the data collected in the same method in 2004.The chi-square test was performed for data statistical analyses with SPSS 17.0 software.Results Among 1074 patients who completed questionnaire survey in 2011,the percentage of patients with reflux symptoms was 32.7% (351/1074),the percentage of diagnosed GERD was 10.0% (107/1074),and GERD combined with FBD was 25.2% (27/107) of GERD.A total of 304 cases (86.6%) of patients with reflux symptoms had information of medication taking; 78.0% (237/304) of whom had taken GERD related medication within one year before the survey.The rate of GERD related medication taking especially proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and antiacid medication taking increased along with RDQ score (x2 =24.2,13.1 and 18.2,all P<0.05).A total of 104 cases of GERD patients had information of medication taking; 88.5 % (92/104) GERD patients had taken GERD related medication within one year before the survey,52.9% (55/104) GERD patients had taken PPI medication,30.8% (32/104) needed long-term medication and 20.2% (21/104) needed longterm PPI treatment.There was no significant difference in treatment satisfaction between different RDQ score ranges (x2 =3.3,P>0.05).Among GERD patients who appraised the effects of treatment,the percentage of satisfied,acceptable and not satified with the treatment was 37.1%(26/70),48.6% (34/70)and 14.3%(10/70),respectively.There was no significant difference in treatment satisfation between GERD with and without FBD (x2 =3.1,P>0.05).In 2011,the rates of medication taking (88.5%,92/104) and PPI taking (52.9%,55/104) in GERD patients significantly increased compared with those in 2004 (57.3%,98/171; 7.6%,13/171,x2 =29.4,71.4,both P<0.05).The percentage of treatment satisfaction in 2011(37.1%,26/70) increased compared with that in 2004(25.7%,18/70,x2 =12.8,P<0.01).Conclusions Some of patients with GERD symptoms need long-term medication,especially PPI treatment.In recent years,the rate of medication taking in GERD patients increased in outpatients department,PPI taking significantly increased and the treatment satisfaction also increased.Maybe the treatment satisfaction is not affected by GERD combined with FBD.
8.Follow-up survey on general practitioners after residency training in Shanghai
Minghui PENG ; Xiangjie ZHANG ; Yao LIU ; Hui LI ; Sunfang JIANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2016;15(6):430-433
Objective To survey the current working status of general practitioners (GPs) who received residency training in Shanghai.Methods The current status of general practitioners,who completed residency training in Shanghai from 2013 to 2014,was surveyed with self-designed questionnaire by e-mail.The survey items included current employers,job specification,clinical practice,teaching,scientific research and so on.Results Three hundred and thirteen out of 377 GPs,who completed residency training from 2007 to 2012,participated in the survey (83.0%),including 85 males and 228 females with a mean age of (31.2 ± 2.6) years.Among all participants,298 (95.2%) worked in community health service centers,12.8% (40/313) of them were involved in general practice teaching,9.9% (31/313) undertook management,9.3% (29/313) did academic research in community,and 7.7% (24/313) had chance for overseas study.The survey also showed that 134 person/times received various commendations and awards.Conclusion Most GPs who completed residency training are undertaking clinical practice in community health service centers,and they are also well involved in management,teaching,and research.
9.Effects of cold preservation on the expression of GATA in intrahepatic bile duct
Wei LIU ; Feng TIAN ; Peng JIANG ; Shuguang WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2015;14(8):668-672
Objective To investigate the effects of cold preservation on the expression of GATA in intrahepatic bile duct.Methods The intrahepatic bile duct tissues of SD rats were obtained by collagenase perfusion combined with mechanical separation.After being cut into fragments,the intrahepatic bile duct tissues were cultured in rat tail collagen gel for 48 hours before experiment.All the rats were divided into the control group,cold preservation 1 hour (CP1 h) group and cold preservation 12 hours (CP12 h) group.There were 5 rats in each group.The mRNA and protein expressions of GATA were detected by Real-Time polymerase chain reaction and Western blot.Measurement data with normal distribution were presented as (x) ± s.Comparison among 3 groups was done by ANOVA and pairwise comparisons were done by LSD test.Results The mRNA expressions of GATA3,GATA4,GATA6 were detected,while the mRNA expressions of GATA1,GATA2 and GATA5 were undetectable in intrahepatic bile duct tissue of the control group.The mRNA expressions of GATA4 in the CP1 h group,CP12 h group and the control group were 0.72 ± 0.08,0.56 ± 0.07 and 0.96 ± 0.06,with significant difference among the 3 groups (F =38.981,P <0.05).The mRNA expression of GATA4 in the CP12 h group was significantly lower than that in the CP1 h group and the control group,and the mRNA expression of GATA4 in the CP1 h group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05).The mRNA expression of GATA6 in the CP1 h group,CP12 h group and the control group were 0.83 ± 0.07,0.68 ± 0.12 and 0.98 ± 0.12,with significant difference among the 3 groups (F =10.175,P < 0.05).The mRNA expression of GATA6 in the CP12 group was significantly lower than that in the CP1 h group and the control group,and the mRNA expression of GATA6 in the CP1 h group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05).The mRNA expressions of GATA3 in the CP1 h group,CP12 h group and the control group were 0.92 ± 0.06,0.89 ± 0.05 and 0.98 ± 0.11,with no significant difference among the 3 groups (F =1.674,P > 0.05).The protein expressions of GATA4 in the CP1 h group,CP12 h group and the control group were 0.78 ± 0.07,0.64 ± 0.06 and 0.99 ± 0.10,with significant difference among the 3 groups (F =24.211,P < 0.05).The protein expression of GATA4 in the CP12 h group was significantly lower than that in the CP1 h group and the control group,and the protein expression of GATA4 in the CP1 h group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05).The protein expressions of GATA6 in the CP1 h group,CP12 h group and the control group were 0.90 ± 0.04,0.75 ±0.06 and 0.98 ±0.11,with significant difference among the 3 groups (F=11.651,P<0.05).The protein expression of GATA6 in the CP12 h group was significantly lower than that in the CP1 h group and the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion The expressions of GATA4 and GATA6 in the intrahepatic bile duct tissues are decreased significantly after cold preservation,which indicate that GATA4 and GATA6 might be involved in the pathophysiological process of the bile duct after cold preservation.
10.Clinical curative effect comparison of percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureteroscope lithotripsy for the treatment of renal calculus equal or smaller than 2 cm
Jingluo PENG ; Gang ZHOU ; Xingsheng LIU ; Qing JIANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(30):4210-4212
Objective To compare the clinical curative effect of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and flexible uretero‐scope lithotripsy (FURL) for the treatment of renal calculus ≤2 cm .Methods Totally 148 patients with kidney stone ≤2 cm whom have taken operation treatment in our hospital were chosen from January 2014 to December 2014 .Among them ,81 patients were taken PCNL treatment (PCNL group) and 67 patients were taken FURL treatment (FURL group) .Clinical curative effect were compared .Results There was no statistically significant difference in the comparison of stone clearance rate ,fever rate and postoperative WBC increase (P>0 .05);the operation time of PCNL group (64 .21 ± 11 .71)min was shorten than the FURL group (107 .32 ± 16 .35)min ,the postoperative hospital stay of PCNL group (6 .51 ± 1 .92)d was longer than the FURL group (3 .28 ± 1 .24)d ,the Hb decrease after operation of PCNL group (13 .31 ± 2 .71)g/L was higher than the FURL group (3 .88 ± 2 .10)g/L , the postoperative hs CRP increase of PCNL group (14 .21 ± 1 .62)mg/L was higher than the FURL group (5 .23 ± 1 .14)mg/L ,the differences were statistically significant (P<0 .05) .Conclusion For the treatment of renal calculus ≤2 cm ,the FURL has a great advantage on reducing postoperative complications ,decreasing the trauma of operation and shorten postoperative hospital stay .