1.A survey on the current status of type 2 diabetic patients who failed to achieve the glycemic control target
Mingdao CHEN ; Changyu PAN ; Liyong YANG ; Yanbing LI ; Xinhua XIAO ; Bo FENG ; Qiumei ZHANG ; Chengjiang LI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(8):625-630
Objective To investigate the current status of type 2 diabetic patients who failed to achieve the glycemic control target, and provide theoretic evidences for making corresponding strategies. Methods The 2 diabetic patients who failed to reach the glycemic target were recruited from 181 hospitals in 26 cities and received a standard questionnaire, the conditions of their blood glucose level, lifestyle intervention, blood sugar monitoring, and drug therapy were recorded. Totally 3 861 questionnaires with complete information were collected. And the causes which account for glycemic control status were analyzed. Results Among these patients, the mean HbA1c was 7.9%, the mean fasting plasma glucose was 8.2 mmol/L, and the mean postprandial plasma glucose was 11.5 mmol/L. Only 25.6% of patients take their diet control strictly as prescribed and 44. 5% of patients have little exercise. 35. 8% and 47.8% of patients did not monitor their fasting and postprandial plasma glucose,respectively. Glycemic control in the patients aged > 60 years was similar to the younger patients, but the hypoglycemia incidence in the elder group reached 35.5%, which was higher than those in the other 2 groups (20.8% and 21.4%, both P<0. 05 ). The proportion of patients with mono-therapy and combination therapy was 46. 1% and 51.7%, while the proportion with combination therapy rose in the patients aged >60 years (58.7%;Compared with the other age-groups, all P<0.05 ). 75 % of patients have adjusted their drug administration regimen since initial treatment. Conclusions Inadequate or inappropriate drug therapy regimen is a major cause responsible for this poor glycemic control status. In addition, the unhealthy life styles, insufficient blood sugar monitoring, and poor compliance were also important causes. Thus, for these patients, it is necessary to further enhance patients' education, to improve life style intervention, as well as to select more effective, safer, and compliant drug therapy regimens. Finally, the glycemic control target for the elder patients should be more flexible.
2.Cloning of KCNE1 gene in long QT syndrome and construction of its eukaryotic expression vector
Wei LI ; Junguo YANG ; Rong DU ; Qiumei XU ; Siming GUAN ; Qinmei KE ; Bin WANG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(11):-
Objective: To construct the eurokaryotic expression vector of KCNE1 gene and express recombinant KCNE1 in HEK293 cells.Methods:Human KCNE1 gene fragment was amplified from human placenta total RNA by RT-PCR and cloned into the vector of pCR2.1 TOPO by means of T-A cloning.KCNE1 cDNA was obtained from pCR2.1-KCNE1 by restriction enzyme digestion and inserted into the same restriction site of pEGFP-N1.Thus pEGFP-N1-KCNE1 was constructed and transfected into HEK293 cells with Effectene transfection reagent.Results:The eukaryotic expression vector pEGFP-N1-KCNE1 was successfully constructed by gene cloning and recombinant method and expressed in HEK293 cells.Conclusion:The cloning of KCNE1 gene and the construction and expression of its eukaryotic expression vector may shed some light on further functional study of KCNE1 gene.
3.Effect of puncture needles with different diameter on percutaneous biopsy for transplant kidney under ultrasound guidance
Qiumei CHEN ; Xiaolou YE ; Ronghai DENG ; Changhui XIAN ; Siguang YANG ; Xiaoguang OUYANG
Organ Transplantation 2016;7(4):292-295,300
Objective To compare the effect of puncture needles with different diameter on percutaneous biopsy for transplant kidney under ultrasound guidance. Methods A total of 82 cases underwent percutaneous renal biopsy for transplant kidney under ultrasound guidance,and were divided into two groups based on the diameters of puncture needles, Group 18 G (n =31)and Group 16 G (n =51).The effect of biopsy and complications were compared between the two groups. Results Compared with Group18 G,Group16 G used less puncture needles and obtained more glomeruli (both P <0.01).The qualified rate of renal specimens in Group 16 G was significantly higher than that of Group 18 G(P <0.05). There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between the two groups (P >0.05 ).Further stratified comparison was conducted,and the results showed that complications of the two groups were not statistically significant in case of puncture with 2 needles or 3 needles (both P >0.05). Conclusions There is similar safety of 16 G puncture needle and 18 G puncture needle to perform renal biopsies under ultrasound guidance.Under the allowable condition of patients,16 G puncture needle is superior to 18 G puncture needle and realizes high quality of renal specimens.
4.Predictive value of body composition indicators in evaluating the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus
Huimin ZHOU ; Tingting YANG ; Xiao HUANG ; Ying WANG ; Huan HE ; Qiumei ZHU ; Shunhua YANG ; Xiaoping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2024;32(6):408-411
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of body composition indicators in evaluating the development risk of gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM).Methods A total of 1431 pregnant women who were registered and underwent prenatal examinations in the Clinical Nutrition Department of Guizhou Hospital of Beijing Jishuitan Hospital were selected in this study from January 2018 to September 2021.Among them,263 participants were diagnosed with GDM(GDM group),and 1168 healthy individuals underwent physical examinations were enrolled as Con group.Results The GDM detection rate was 18.38%(263/1431).Logistic regression analysis showed that age and percent body fat were risk factors for the development of GDM.The area under the ROC curve of percent body fat for GDM prediction was 0.732,with sensitivity,specificity of 67.7%,68.3%.Conclusions High percentage of body fat during pregnancy is a risk factor for the development of GDM in late pregnancy,and the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy can be predicted by the percentage of body fat index.
5.Sorsby's fundus dystrophy: a systematic review
Qiumei GU ; Zhengju CHEN ; Lin XIAO ; Zhibo YANG ; Longqian LIU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2022;38(11):925-930
Objective:To conduct a systematic review of clinical manifestations, treatment, and associated genotyping of Sorsby fundus dystrophy (SFD).Methods:An evidence-based medicine study. Sorsby fundus dystrophy, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, choroidal neovascularization, macular neovascularization, and TIMP3 gene were hereby used as search terms. Relevant literature was searched in CNKI, Wanfang, PubMed of the National Library of Medicine, and Embase of the Netherlands. The time span for literature searching ranged from the establishment of the database to April 2022, and two reviewers independently screened the literature and extracted relevant data, with duplicates, incomplete or irrelevant articles, and review articles excluded. SPSS26.0 software was used for analysis. The 95% confidence interval ( CI) was used as an estimate of the effect size. The clinical manifestations, treatment and related pathogenic genes of SFD were counted and recorded. Results:According to the search strategy, 157 pieces of literature were initially retrieved, and 49 eyes of 35 patients from 16 articles were finally included for analysis, among which, 17 patients were male, 13 patients were female, and 5 patients were unknown gender; 16 involved left eyes, 19 involved right eyes, and 14 involved unidentified eyes. The age of the disease onset was 42.33±2.19 years (28-59) years old. There were 19 cases with a positive family history, and the total positive rate was 54.3% (19/35, 95% CI 36%-72%). There were 31 cases of gene mutation, all of which were TIMP3. In the included literature, there were 2 and 2 cases with no mutation and unreported loci, respectively, with a total positive rate of 93.9% (31/33, 95% CI 85%-100%). Among the 31 cases with gene mutation, 22, 4, 1, and 4 cases were in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Chinese, respectively, and the detection rates were all 100% (22/22, 4/4, 1/1, 4/4). The clinical manifestations of SFD were mainly yellow-white deposits in the fundus and choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in the macula, thereby leading to a decrease in central vision, followed by the expansion of the deposits to the periphery, the further development of CNV, and a severe decline in vision caused by peripheral retinal and choroidal atrophy. The treatment methods for SFD include photodymatic therapy, anti-VEGF drugs, glucocorticoids, vitamin A, etc., among which, anti-VEGF drugs were considered the first-line treatment, and the combined treatment was provided with a better prognosis than a single treatment. Conclusions:Variations in the TIMP3 gene cause SFD, the fundus characteristic manifestations of which, are yellowish-white deposits and CNV, which develop from the center to the periphery, thus resulting in progressive decline of visual acuity. Current studies have shown that combined therapy presents a better prognosis than monotherapy.
6.Study on the Influence of Yunnan Rice Products on Blood Sugar
Murong JIANG ; Yuanqin LEI ; Ke ZHANG ; Qiumei LIU ; Wenli YANG ; Hongyi LIU ; Jie YAN ; Qingwen ZHANG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2023;44(12):41-45
Objective To explore the effect of Yunnan specialty rice products on blood sugar by measuring the glycemic index of 5 Yunnan special rice foods:rice noodles,rice cakes,rice rolls,sour rice noodles and dry rice noodles.Methods Following the national standard method to determine the carbohydrate content of 5 Yunnan specialty rice products,and the target amount of the test substance was calculated.Food Glycemic Index Determination Method was used to determine the glycemic index of 5 Yunnan specialty rice products and observe their impact on blood sugar.Results The GI value of Yunnan specialty food rice noodle is 63,rice cake is 64,rice roll is 46,sour rice noodles is 38,and dry rice noodles is 33.Conclusion Yunnan specialty foods rice noodle and rice cake belong to medium GI foods,and diabetes patients should reduce consumption;rice roll,sour rice noodles,and dry rice noodles belong to low GI foods and can be a better staple food source for diabetes patients.
7.Exploration and practice of humanistic care in children's fever clinics from the perspective of narrative medicine
Yutao CAI ; Xue CHEN ; Xiulan WEN ; Liyan YE ; Handan HONG ; Canying LI ; Xian CAI ; Qiumei YANG ; Yansong SU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(5):586-591
To explore the application of humanistic care in children's fever clinics,the children's fever clinics of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center conducted relevant research using narrative medicine as a guiding concept.This paper elaborated on the medical humanistic dilemmas and narrative care needs in children's fever clinics,and focused on exploring the practice paths of narrative medicine in pediatric with Chinese characteristics from five dimensions,including the cultivation of nursing staff's abilities of professional narrative and humanistic care,the establishment of health lectures featuring narrative patient education,the alleviation of medical anxiety for children and their families,related support of narrative nursing,and caring services.The aim was to improve the narrative care ability of nurses in children's fever clinics,develop methods for pediatric patients that can eliminate the fear of seeking medical treatment,and protect children's physical and mental health.A carrier of care,support,and emotional expression can be provided for parents.The foundation for nursing staff to achieve professional growth through narrative reflection can be laid.Thus,it can assist in establishing a life narrative community relationship between doctors and patients,and jointly explore the meaning of life.
8.Metaphorical Narrative in the Context of Life and Health: Taking Intractable Diseases in Children as an Example
Xue CHEN ; Jiangang JING ; Qiumei YANG ; Hui LIU ; Yanbing HE ; Wenjuan ZOU ; Sijing LI
Chinese Medical Ethics 2022;35(12):1371-1375
Metaphorical narrative, as a kind of image, has a remarkable effect on the research of children’s psychological intervention. It is an important way of human cognition of the world, and its essence is the cross-domain mapping between the source domain and the target domain. Taking intractable diseases in children as an example, this paper illustrated the importance of metaphorical narrative in children’s diseases narrative, life and health education, disease science popularization, diseases notification, as well as the treatment communication. This paper aimed to arouse more researchers’ attention to the metaphorical narrative, actively apply metaphorical narrative to clinical practice, guide disease subjects to eliminate fear, accept diseases, so as to achieve the doctor-patients’ vision fusion and positively cooperate with clinical treatment. Not only can an appropriate metaphor help people get out of psychological difficulties, but it can renew a healthy life story.
9.Role of BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in early-life cadmium exposure induced cognitive dysfunction in mice
Yan SHI ; Siqi YANG ; Yougang WANG ; Qiumei WU ; Jinquan LI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(11):1283-1289
Background With the rapid industrialization, cadmium has become a primary heavy metal pollutant in cultivated land soil in China, which seriously affects human health. Previous studies have found that cadmium exposure associates with cognitive dysfunction in individuals, but there is a lack of research on the mechanism of cadmium exposure associated cognitive impairment in offspring in early life which is more vulnerable to various toxins and crucial for development of the neuro. Objective To explore the potential mechanism of brain-derived neurotrophic factor/tyrosine kinase receptor B (BDNF-TrkB) signaling pathway in cognitive dysfunction in mice after cadmium exposure in early-life. Methods Twelve 8-week-old C57BL/6 pregnant mice were randomly divided into 2 groups, namely control group and cadmium exposure group, with 6 mice in each group. The exposure period was from pregnancy day 4.5 to lactation day 21 (E4.5-P21), during which distilled water or cadmium chloride solution (2.5 mg·kg−1·d−1) was given. After lactation, the offspring of the control group and the cadmium exposure group were given distilled water until 8 weeks of age. Then the toxicity effects of cadmium exposure on mice were evaluated by body weight and selected biochemical indicators. The cadmium content in brain was detected and the learning and memory ability was tested by Y maze and Morris water maze to evaluate cognitive function of offspring mice. Histopathological changes of the hippocampus were observed after Nissl staining and Golgi staining. The mRNA and protein expression levels of the BDNF-TrkB pathway and synapse were detected by real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western blot. Results Compared with the control group, no significant change was found in body weight, liver or kidney function in the cadmium exposure group (P> 0.05). However, compared with the control group, the cadmium content in brain was increased in the cadmium exposure group (P<0.001). The behavioral changes associated with cognitive dysfunction were positive in the cadmium exposure group (all P<0.05). The histopathological observation after Nissl staining showed abnormal tissue structure, decreased number of neurons and increased karyopyknosis in the cadmium exposure group (P<0.01).The spine density of Golgi staining was decreased in the cadmium exposure group (P<0.001). The BDNF-TrkB pathway-related mRNA and the synapse-related mRNA in the hippocampus were reduced in the cadmium exposure group (all P<0.05). The expression levels of BDNF-TrkB pathway-related proteins and synapse-related proteins in the hippocampus were also reduced in the cadmium exposure group (P<0.05). Conclusion Early-life cadmium exposure may induce synaptic dysplasia and lead to cognitive dysfunction by down-regulating the BDNF-TrkB signaling pathway in mice.
10.Effect of Gegen Qinliantang on Fecal Short-chain Fatty Acids in Rats with Antibiotic-associated Diarrhea Based on Targeted Metabonomics
Gang SU ; Guangyong YANG ; Xue HAN ; Qiumei TANG ; Weiyi TIAN ; Wenjia WANG ; Ping WANG ; Xiaohua TU ; Guangzhi HE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(7):189-196
ObjectiveTo explore the impact of Gegen Qinliantang(GQT) on the fecal short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs) metabolism in antibiotic-associated diarrhea(AAD) through targeted metabolomics. MethodA total of 240 SD rats were randomly divided into six groups(n=40, half male and half female), including blank group, model group, bifidobiogen group(0.15 g·kg-1), and GQT high-, medium-, and low-dose groups(10.08, 5.04, 2.52 g·kg-1), except for the blank group, clindamycin(250 mg·kg-1) was given to all groups by gavage for modeling every day for 7 d. After successful modeling, each administered group was gavaged with the corresponding dose of the drug, and the blank and model groups were gavaged with an equal volume of normal saline solution, 1 time/d, for 14 d. At 0, 3, 7, 14 d after the drug intervention, eight rats were randomly selected from each group, respectively. Gas chromatography-time-of-flight mass spectrometry(GC-TOF-MS) was used to perform targeted metabolomic analysis of SCFAs in the feces of rats, and partial least squares-discriminant analysis(PLS-DA) was applied to compare the differences in metabolic profiles between groups at different treatment times, and to compare the changes in the contents of SCFAs in rat feces between groups. ResultPLS-DA results showed that the blank group could be clearly distinguishable from the model group, with GQT exhibiting a closer proximity to the blank group after 7 d of treatment. After further analyzing the composition of SCFAs, it was found that the proportion of acetic acid increased and the proportions of butyric acid, valeric acid, hexanoic acid and isovaleric acid decreased in the model group compared with the blank group. After the treatment with GQT, the proportions of butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid increased, and the proportions of acetic acid, propionic acid and caproic acid decreased. Subsequent differential analysis revealed that GQT could significantly improve the content of butyric acid, and had a certain retrogressive effect on the contents of valeric acid and hexanoic acid. ConclusionThe medium dose group of GQT can improve the contents of SCFAs in AAD feces after 7 days of treatment, which may be related to the improvement of the composition ratio of SCFAs and the contents of butyric acid, valeric acid and caproic acid.