1.A Study on Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome After Serious Cerebral Injury
Bo HUANG ; Tianxi GAO ; Aiping WU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2001;0(10):-
Objective To explore the pathogenesis, reason, diagnosis and treatment of cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSWS) in the patients with serious cerebral injury. Methods The clinical data of 26 cases of CSWS after serious cerebral injury were analyzed retrospectively. Results The diagnosis of CSWS was confirmed by clinical symptoms of the patients and the results of laboratory examinations. After the effective treatment, the low plasma sodium level of 21 patients was corrected, and 5 patients died. Conclusion Hyponatremia,hypernatruria, hypovolemia, the increase of urinary amount and the elevation of plasma ANP and BNP level were main characteristics of CSWS.The supplement of water and salt was safe and effective in the treatment of CSWS.
2.Clinical sigificance of dynamic changes of sex hormones in traumatic head injury
Tianxi GAO ; Bo HUANG ; Donge WANG ; Aiping WU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2006;0(01):-
Objective To study the correlation between the dynamic changes of sex hormones and the severity and prognosis of head injury,and to investigate the role of sex hormones in traumatic brain injury.Methods The dynamic changes of sex hormones were quantitatively dynamic measured in 100 patients with head injuries,while the relationships between glasgow coma score(GCS),glasgow outcome score(GOS) and the concentration of sex hormones were also studied.Results The estradioi,progesterone and testosterone levels in serum increased within 12 hours after trauma in all groups.Estradiol increased markedly continuously within 1,3 days in GCS≤12 group,testosterone levels in serum decreased within 3 days after trauma in GCS=3~8 group,with a significant differnce compared with others groups.The concentration of sex hormones correlated positively with GOS.Conclusions The measurement of sex hormones may be useful to judge the severity and prognosis of head injury in earlystage.The increases of estradiol in the early stage after traumatic brain injury may exert powerful protective effects on brain tissues.Decreases of sex hormones are important factors leading to death of patients of traumatic brain injury.
3.An analysis of risk factors leading to complications in laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Hongping BAO ; Denghua FANG ; Ruigang GAO ; Haolei YANG ; Kui LI ; Xuesong ZHANG ; Tianxi LIU ; Zuwu XUN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2001;0(10):-
Objective To investigate the risk factors leading to complications in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods Clinical data of 11?974 patients undergoing LC from Mar. 1991 to June 2003 were collected and analyzed retrospectively. Fifteen clinical factors were recruited for the study in relation to surgical complications. Data were analyzed by ?2 test and Logistic regression. Results The overall operative complication rate was 1.896%. The procedure was shifted to open surgery in 2.389% of all cases, Logistic regression analysis revealed that Calot triangle adhesion, stage, expertise of the team, gallbladder wall thickness, gallbladder and vicinity adhesion were important risk factors for complications. Conclusion LC complications can be prevented by good training, strictly following protocol, and timely shifting to open surgery.
4.Research progress on the role of autophagy pathway in acute renal injury and targeted treatment strategies
Kan LI ; Xiao XIAO ; Sen ZHOU ; Li GAO ; Qiming CHEN ; Qian JIANG ; Zhihong KANG ; Tianxi LIU
Clinical Medicine of China 2022;38(5):466-470
Autophagy is a highly conserved intracellular catabolic process used to degrade cytoplasmic components. In recent years, it has attracted much attention because of its importance in the pathogenesis and targeted therapy of acute and chronic kidney disease. Autophagy plays an important role in maintaining renal homeostasis under physiological and pathological conditions. The study of conditional autophagy related gene knockout specific to various renal cells has gradually revealed the role of autophagy in renal diseases. Recent studies have found that autophagy deficiency may play a key role in different pathological states of the kidney. Activated autophagy shows cytoprotective function in both glomerulus and renal tubulointerstitium, suggesting that the up regulation of autophagy may become a potential therapeutic strategy. However, there is also contrary evidence that autophagy may be harmful, which poses a great challenge to the development of therapeutic strategies for up-regulated autophagy.
5.A scoping review of application of ICU diary in critically ill patients
Li LI ; Tianxi ZHANG ; Xiaohui LIU ; Huiming GAO ; Jianmei LONG ; Rujun HU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(3):229-235
Objective:To conduct a scope review on the application of ICU diaries in critically ill patients, laying the foundation for further exploration and construction of ICU diary patterns and frameworks that were in line with the national conditions and tailored to different regions and cultural backgrounds.Methods:The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer′s Manual was used as the methodological framework, and a computer search was conducted in nine domestic and international databases, including China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, China Biomedical Literature Database, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Embase, etc. The search period was from the inception of the databases until March 13, 2023. The included literature was screened, summarized, and analyzed.Results:A total of 19 articles were included. ICU diaries were commonly recorded using a combination of text and visuals, with the involvement of both healthcare professionals and family members. Most patients received ICU diaries approximately one month after their transfer from the ICU. Out of the 15 studies, ICU diaries were found to be effective, while 4 studies indicated no significant improvement in patients′ psychological issues. However, ICU diaries were still considered acceptable by patients and their families.Conclusions:The application of ICU diaries has shown positive significance in critically ill patients, but further research and exploration are needed to investigate its impact on issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and quality of life. In the future, a combination of multiple forms and high-quality research designs with large samples, long periods, and structured approaches should be employed to explore its application effects and long-term outcomes on psychological problems.
6.Study on IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 gene expression in liver of young rats with intermittent hypoxia
Jing YAN ; Tianxi GAO ; Kang ZHU ; Cui XIA ; Jin HOU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2016;30(6):478-481
Objective:Using the model of young rats with intermittent hypoxia, to study the expression of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) in liver, and to provide objective evidence for the possible existence of growth retardation in children with OSAHS. Method:Divided 24 rats randomly into three groups, as control group and the mild and severe hypoxia group. Normally fed control group, without treatment, the other two groups were kept in the cabin has been simulated mild and severe intermittent hypoxia conditions of OSAHS in children. 8-hour day cycle of intermittent hypoxia, a total of 35 days. To the last day, animals were sacrificed and fresh liver tissues were fixed in liquid nitrogen, stored in the -80°C refrigerator, then took the molecular biology experiment of IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 in the liver. Result:The expression of IGF-1 mRNA in liver, semi-quantitative analysis showed that the difference of mRNA expression of IGF-1 among the three groups was statistically significant (P<0.05), pairwise comparison, mild hypoxia group was higher than control and severe group, there were significant differences (P<0.05), the control group and severe hypoxia had no significant difference (P>0.05). The expression of IGFBP-3 mRNA in liver showed that, differences between the three groups was not significant (P>0.05). IGF-1 expression in liver tissue analysis showed that, differences between the three groups was statistically significant (P<0.05), pairwise comparisons, its expression in the control group was lower than mild hypoxia group and severe group, there were significant differences (P<0.05), mild hypoxia and severe hypoxia group had no significant difference (P>0.05). IGFBP-3 expression in liver tissue analysis showed that, differences between the three groups was statistically significant (P<0.05), pairwise comparisons, the control group was higher than mild and severe hypoxic group, there were significant differences (P<0.05), mild hypoxia and severe hypoxia group had no significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusion:IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 in the liver of mild hypoxia group, severe hypoxic group and control group showed that their transcription levels and the severity of hypoxia had no significant correlation.
7.Expressions of BMAL1 and CerbB-2 genes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Botao WANG ; Lin ZHAO ; Cui XIA ; Kang ZHU ; Tianxi GAO ; Chao YU ; Bin SUN
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2021;42(1):65-69
【Objective】 To study the expressions of BMAL1 and CerbB-2 genes in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and their related mechanisms. 【Methods】 Plasmid transfection, MTT, RT-PCR and Western blotting were used to detect the proliferation of NPC cells, the expressions of BMAL1 and CerbB-2 genes and proteins, and the expression of NF-κB signaling pathway. 【Results】 The MTT results showed that BMAL1 and CerbB-2 could affect the proliferation of NPC cells. RT-PCR results showed that BMAL1 gene was significantly down-regulated in NPC (CK: 2.24±0.22, NPC: 0.63±0.11, P<0.01), while CerbB-2 gene expression was significantly up-regulated (CK: 0.89±0.13, NPC: 2.65±0.25, P<0.01). The p50 and p65 genes in the NF-κB signaling pathway were up-regulated in NPC cells (p50, CK: 0.48±0.12, NPC: 1.45±0.25; p65, CK: 0.52±0.12, NPC: 2.33±0.35, P<0.01). The results of Western blotting were consistent with gene expression, which further confirmed the reliability of the results. 【Conclusion】 This study reveals that BMAL1 and CerbB-2 regulate the invasion and metastasis of NPC cells through the inflammatory pathway NF-κB, providing further theoretical support for the treatment and prevention of NPC.