2.CT features of solid-pseudopapfllary tumors of pancreas: comparison with clinical and pathologi-cal findings
Jun ZHOU ; Qing CHEN ; Chengwei SHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(14):27-29
Objective To evaluate the features of solid-pseudopapiHary tumors of pancreas (SPTP),and to compare with the clinical and pathological findings in order to improve the diagnostic accura-cy.Methods The CT appearances were analyzed retrospectively in 5 patients with pathologically proven SPTP.There were 4 women and 1 man,with the mean age of(16.20±7.49)years.Plain CT and contrasted CT were performed in all 5 cases.Results The tumors of 4 caseswerelocatedinthe head and neck of pan-creats and 1 case was in the body and tail of pancreas.Clear tumor margins were seen in all cases.The mean diameter of these tumors was 5.2 cm(3.0-9.0 cm).Two cases were predominantly composed of cystic por-tions,2 cases were mainly composed of solid portions,and 1 case was composed of similar proportions of solid and cystic portions.Inhomogeneous enhancement Was rewealed in contrasted CT scan,but Was lower in both phase than normal pancreas.Tumor border discontinuous ring-shape calcification was seen in 1 case,dilata-tion of the main pancreatic duct Was demonstrated in 1 case and no metastasis were seen.Conclusions Certain CT features may suggest the diagnosis of SPTP.CT combined with the clinical feature is helpful to the diagnosis.
3.Treatment of dyslipidemia in the elderly
Hong SHAO ; Liquan CHEN ; Jun XU
Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 2011;08(1):55-64
Dyslipidemia is a well-established risk factor for atherosclerosis. Treating dyslipidemia in elderly patients requires specific knowledge and understanding of common dyslipidemias and the relative safety of various pharmacologic agents in the presence of possible multiple comorbidities. Lifestyle modification remains the first step in the treatment of dyslipidemia; however, it can be difficult to sustain and achieve acceptable compliance in the elderly and it is best used in combination with drug therapy. Statins are widely accepted as the first-line therapy. Several recent studies have demonstrated that statins are safe and effective in the elderly. However, it is important to note that there is very limited data regarding the effects of dyslipidemia treatment on morbidity and mortality in patients over 85 years of age. In summary, the clinicians must recognize that the presence of dyslipidemia in the elderly poses substantial risk of coronary events and stroke. The available evidence has demonstrated that in most elderly patients who are at increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, treatment of dyslipidemia with appropriate therapy reduces the risk, and when used carefully with close monitoring for safety, the treatment is generally well tolerated. With increasing life expectancy, it is critical for physicians to recognize the importance of detection and treatment of dyslipidemia in the elderly.
5.The value of pulse-indicate continuous cardiac output in septic shock patients
Ping ZHAO ; Ruiqiang ZHENG ; Qihong CHEN ; Jun SHAO
Clinical Medicine of China 2013;(3):263-267
Objective To investigate the value of pulse-indicate continuous cardiac output(PICCO) in septic shock patients.Methods In a retrospective study,58 patients who were diagnosed to be suffering from septic shock in the intensive care unit (ICU) were enrolled,from January 2010 to December 2011,and were divided into two groups:PICCO group(n =28) and the conventional group (n =30).We compared their 6 h-EGDT compliance rate,the level of lactate and central venous pressure (CVP),the oxygenation index,the characteristics of fluid intake and balance within 72 hours,duration of mechanical ventilation,and ICU stay of the two groups.The incidence of MODS after 72 hours in ICU,28-day mortality were recorded and compared.Results (1) Fluid intake((9565 ±1623) ml vs (12245±2253) ml,t=2.673,P=0.021) and balance ((3656 ± 1904) ml vs (5465 ± 2765) ml,t =2.357,P =0.012) were significantly lower in PICCO group compared the conventional group within 72 hours.(2) The oxygenation index ((252.6 ± 87.4) vs (226.8 ± 69.4),P < 0.05) in PICCO group increased significantly and duration of mechanical ventilation ((134.7 ±42.8) h vs (193.3 ± 92.4) h,t =1.356,P =0.023) reduced significantly compared with the conventional group after 72 hours.(3) There was no difference in the 6 h-EGDT compliance rate,the level of lactate and CVP,6 h EGDT,ICU stay,the incidence rate of MODS after 72 hours,28-day mortality in ICU(P >0.05).Conclusion In contrast with classic methods as CVP monitoring,PICCO catheter may assess more accurately the volume status and guide early fluid resuscitation in septic shock patients.
7.Effects of docosahexenoic acid on large conductance Ca+-activated K+ channels in retinal smooth muscle cells
Xuan CHEN ; Jun SHAO ; Dayun XIA ; Ruxing WANG ; Yong YAO
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2017;33(3):295-297
Objective To investigate the effects ofdocosahexenoic acid (DHA) on large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (BK) channels in normal retinal artery smooth muscle cells (RASMCs).Methods Cultured human RASMCs (6 th-8 th generations) were used to patch clamp experiment.The open probabihties (NP0) in BK channels with different concentrations (0.0,1.0,3.0,5.0,7.5,10.0 μmol/L) of DHA were recorded by patch clamp technique in single channel configuration.RASMCs were intervened by different concentrations (0.0,1.0,5.0 μmol/L) of DHA as control group,low and high doses of DHA groups,respectively.The protein expressions of β subunit of BK channels in RASMCs from three groups were measured by Western blot.Results The NP0 of BK channels were 0.044 4±0.001 2,0.081 2±0.004 2,0.209 0±0.006 1,0.310 5±0.005 3,0.465 0±0.007 8 and 0.497 7±0.014 5 with perfusate of 0.0,1.0,3.0,5.0,7.5,10.0 μtmol/L DHA.DHA activated BK channels in a dose-dependent manner (F=2.621,P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the protein expression of control group,low and high doses of DHA groups (F=1 1.657,P>0.05).Conclusion DHA can directly activate BK channels,no increasing in subunit expression of BK channels.
8.Preparation of rhubarb lactobacillin dispersible tablets
Hanlin XU ; Jizheng SHAO ; Jun CHEN ; Yun SUN ; Chizhi ZHANG
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(01):-
Objective: To obtain the optimum prescription of the rhubarb lactobacillin dispersible tablets.Methods: The kind and amount of the excipient were investigated by using the disintegrating time to establish the optimum prescription and preparation process.Results: The tablets were prepared by compressing moist granulation with the PVPP and CMS-Na as the disintegrant,MCC as diluent,sodium alginate as sweller,magnesium stearate as lubricant and 80% alcohol as adhesive agent.The preparation complied with the requirement of Pharmacopeia of the People's Republic of China(2005edition).Conclusion: This prescription of the tablet is reasonable and the preparation process is feasible.
9.Relationship between Fatty Liver and Blood Lipids in Children with Simple Obesity
shao-ling, WANG ; yong-hong, CHEN ; jun-bao, DU
Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2004;0(07):-
Objective To study the relationship between fatty liver and blood lipids in children with simple obesity and the precaution of this disease.Methods Forty-eight cases from 2 to 16 years old with simple obesity were divided into 2 groups.The first group included 19 cases with fatty liver(38.78%);the second group included 29 cases without fatty liver(61.22%). Blood lipids in 2 groups were analyzed with biochemical method.Blood total cholesterol(TC),triglyeride(TG),high density lipoprotein(HDL) and low density lipoprotein(LDL) were detected and the liver was examined with ultrasound.Results Blood TC,TG,HDL and LDL in cases with fatty liver were higher than those wit-hout fatty liver.Blood TG had the closest relation with fatty liver(P_a
10.Analysis of occurrence and influencing factors of fundus arteriosclerosis in HIVAIDS patients after long-term highly active antiretroviral therapy
CHEN Wan ; ZOU Jun ; HUANG Shao-biao ; LI Jian-ling
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(4):327-
Abstract: Objective To investigate the fundus arteriosclerosis and its influencing factors in HIV/AIDS patients after long-term highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Methods The clinical basic data and fundus examination data of 203 HIV/AIDS patients before and after HAART in the Fourth People 's Hospital of Nanning from January 2020 to June 2022 were collected to evaluate the occurrence of fundus arteriosclerosis and analyze its influencing factors. Results Of the 203 HIV/AIDS patients, 159 patients developed fundus arteriosclerosis, with an incidence of 78.33%, including 33 patients with grade Ⅰ(20.75%), 87 patients with grade Ⅱ (54.72%), 28 patients with grade Ⅲ(17.61%), and 11 patients (6.92%) with Grade Ⅳ. Before HAART, there was no significant difference in CD4+T lymphocyte count, CD8+T lymphocyte count, viral load, white blood cell count, platelet count, hemoglobin, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, triacylglycerol, total cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and serum total bilirubin between the atherosclerosis group and normal group (P>0.05). After 6 months of HAART, CD8+T lymphocyte count, triacylglycerol and fasting blood glucose in atherosclerosis group were significantly higher than those in normal group (P<0.05). In the stratified comparison of CD4+ and CD8+ lymphocyte counts after 6 months of HAART, the proportion of patients with CD4+ lymphocyte count (CD4+)<200 (cells/μL) in the atherosclerosis group was significantly higher than that in the normal group; the proportion of patients with CD4+ lymphocyte count (CD4+)≥500 (cells/μL) was significantly lower than that in the normal group; the proportion of patients with CD8+ lymphocyte count CD8+≥ 800/μL was significantly higher than that in the normal group (all P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that opportunistic infection, HIV course, CD4+T, CD8+T lymphocyte count after HAART and triglyceride were independent risk factors for ocular fundus atherosclerosis in HIV/AIDS patients (all P<0.05). Conclusions The incidence of ocular fundus arteriosclerosis is high in HIV/AIDS patients. More than 4 years of HIV course, combined opportunistic infection, Low CD4+T lymphocyte count after 6 months of HAART, high CD8+T lymphocyte count and high triglyceride level are independent risk factors for ocular fundus arteriosclerosis in HIV/AIDS patients. Fundus screening should be performed before and after HAART in such population, HAART program should be formulated for the risk of cardiovascular disease, and risk management of cardiovascular disease should be strengthened during treatment to improve patient outcomes.