1.Risks and prevention for ethical review of drug clinical trials
Chen WANG ; Tienan YAO ; Caizhen BAI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2011;27(9):684-688
The authors presented in the paper the following subjects: a description of risk exposures commonly found in drug clinical trials; risk types in terms of the personnel organization of ethical review boards, and the composition of the ethical review board members, as well as ethical training, ethical review procedures and supervising of the ethical review. To avoid these risks, an analysis is made on the causes of ethical review risks, and recommendations are proposed on international certification, reform of ethical review board setup, greater efforts on training, introduction of ethical supervision and ethical acceptance procedure.
2.Detection of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-17,-22 and-17F in sera from patients with palmoplantar pustulosis
Ang'yuan SUN ; Yueyang LIU ; Tienan LI ; Xiaodong SUN ; Xiaojie SUN ; Qingyan CHEN ; Qiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;48(11):809-811
Objective To determine the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α,interleukin (IL)-17,IL-22 and IL-17F in patients with palmoplantar pustulosis (PP),and to estimate their relationship with disease activity in PP.Methods Venous blood samples were collected from 30 patients with PP at both active stage and stationary stage and from 20 healthy human controls.Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was conducted to determine the serum levels of TNF-α,IL-17,IL-22 and IL-17F.The paired Wilcoxon signed rank test was carried out to compare the serum levels of cytokines between patients at active stage and at stationary stage,and the Mann-Whitney U test to compare those among different groups.Results The median serum levels of TNF-α,IL-17 and IL-22 in patients with PP at active stage were 186.35 (range,113.48-412.69) ng/L,420.45 (range,278.55-748.73) ng/L and 106.48 (range,69.13-251.86) ng/L respectively,significantly higher than those at stationary stage (42.52(18.83-95.37) ng/L,48.11 (36.43-80.04) ng/L,20.32 (10.55-48.75) ng/L,respectively,all P < 0.05) and those in the controls (24.30 (12.0-61.56) ng/L,10.49 (6.24-24.44) ng/L,2.58 (1.41-5.78) ng/L,respectively,all P < 0.05).Moreover,the patients at stationary stage showed a significant elevation in serum levels of TNF-α,IL-17 and IL-22 compared with the controls (u =2.71,3.53,2.18,respectively,all P < 0.05).No statistical difference was noted in the serum level of IL-17F among the patients at different stages and controls (P > 0.05).Conclusion The circulating levels of TNF-α,IL-17 and IL-22 were associated with disease activity in PP,hinting that they may be involved in the development of PP.
3.Clinical efficacy of plasma exchange in 47 patients with severe bullous dermatoses or drug eruption
Tienan LI ; Xiaojie SUN ; Qingyan CHEN ; Lingyun LI ; Yan LIU ; Xin ZHANG ; Qiang WANG ; Yinghua BAI ; Yue LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2010;43(8):565-567
Objective To estimate the therapeutic value of plasma exchange (PE) in severe bullous dermatoses and drug eruption. Methods Plasma exchange was carried out to treat 47 patients with severe dermatoses including 15 cases of pemphigus, 17 cases of bullous pemphigoid and 15 cases of drug eruption who were intolerant or unresponsive to glucocorticosteroids and or immunosuppressants. Cobe Spectra blood cell separator was utilized to collect plasma and cell components from patients' blood, and the replacement fluid and cell components were infused back into patients. Patients received 1 to 3 sessions of plasma exchange. Results Of the 47 patients, 44 (93.62%) achieved satisfactory efficacy with relief of clinical symptoms and improvement of laboratory parameters 2 to 3 days after the plasma exchange. Side effects occurred in 11 (23.4%) patients, which included fever, shivering, numbness of limbs, pruritus and convulsion. Conclusion Plasma exchange is beneficial for the control of severe drug eruption and bullous dermatoses.
4. Purpura fulminans related to paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria: a case report and literatures review
Chen YANG ; Zhangbiao LONG ; Yan ZHANG ; Tienan ZHU ; Bing HAN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(11):921-926
Objective:
To improve the understanding of the rare clinical presentation and management of purpura fulminans (PF) in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH).
Methods:
A case of PF occurring in PNH is reported, while the related literature review is conducted.
Results:
A 49-year-old male patient suffered from one-week history of fever, greenish-brown colour urine, multiple well demarcated and painful purpura of the head and neck. He had been reported to have two thromboembolic events during the 22-year course of PNH. Skin biopsy displayed classic PF features. Laboratory testing showed a high PNH clone, intravascular hemolysis and coagulation system changes. After sufficient anticoagulation and short course of glucocorticoid therapy, the clinical conditions were improved correspondingly. During a follow-up period of 6 month, there was no recurrence of thrombosis.
Conclusion
PF should be considered in PNH patients with unexplained, quickly developed painful purpura. Extensive work-up should be performed to find out other potential thrombophilic risk factors after diagnosis of PF. Early diagnosis, adequate anticoagulation therapy and control hemolysis were essential to PF treatment occurring in PNH. The survival of patients and the qualities of life can be improved. The PNH clone detection is needed to evaluate the status of procoagulation and predict the risk of recurrent thrombosis.
5.Risk factors and pathogen distribution of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting
Guoliang FAN ; Tienan CHEN ; Zhigang LIU ; Zhengqing WANG ; Jiqing XIE ; Xiuyong LI ; Bo ZHANG ; Juan DAI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2018;11(5):359-364
Objective To analyze the risk factors and pathogen distribution of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).Methods The clinical data of 1414 patients undergoing CABG in Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital from June 2014 to June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed .The VAP developed following CABG in 42 patients ( VAP group ) and not occurred in 1372 patients ( non-VAP group) .Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of VAP in patients after CABG , and the microbial culture and drug sensitivity test were performed in VAP patients.Results The incidence rate of VAP after CABG was 2.97% (42/1414).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that history of smoking ( OR =2.216, 95% CI 1.018 -4.825, P <0.05), mechanical ventilation time >48 h (OR=7.457, 95% CI 3.443-16.161, P<0.01), LVEF<40%(OR=3.524 , 95% CI 1.203-10.325, P<0.05) and postoperative acute kidney injury (OR=16.239, 95% CI 7.551 -34.924, P <0.01) were independent risk factors for VAP in patients after CABG.A total of 42 pathogen strains were detected in 42 patients with VAP, including 37 strains of Gram-negative bacteria, 2 strains of Gram-positive bacteria, and 3 strains of fungus.Gram-negative bacteria mainly were Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies ( n =23, 54.76%) and Burkholderia cepacia ( n =6, 14.27%);the Gram-positive bacteria were Staphylococcus aureus ( n =2, 4.76%);the fungus was Candida albicans ( n =3, 7.14%).Klebsiella pneumoniae was sensitive to many antibiotics;and the resistance rate to amikacin , aztreonam , meropenem , and levofloxacin was <10%, the resistance rate to ceftazidime and piperacillin was <25%. Burkholderia cepacia was naturally resistant to amikacin , ampicillin, aztreonam, cefazolin, gentamicin and sulfamethoxazole .Conclusion The incidence of VAP was higher in patients after CABG , and the involved pathogens were mainly Gram-negative bacteria .Clinically , it is necessary to take necessary measures to prevent and treat VAP in order to improve the prognosis of patients undergoing CABG .
6.Effect of Levosimendan on the prognosis in severe coronary disease patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
Guoliang FAN ; Tienan CHEN ; Zhigang LIU ; Zhengqing WANG ; Ning ZHANG ; Cheng QIAN ; Yuan TANG ; Zongyi XIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2019;38(5):516-519
Objective To evaluate the effect of Levosimendan on the prognosis in patients with severe coronary heart disease after operation.Methods A total of 485 severe coronary disease patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting from Teda International Cardiovascular Hospital and the Cardiac Surgery Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University from May 2014 to June 2016 were enrolled.Of them,45 cases receiving Levosimendan postoperatively were assigned to the Levosimendan group,and according to propensity score matching,another 45 cases were selected as the control group in this study.Clinical data before treatment had no difference between the groups (P > 0.1).Postoperative prognosis was compared between the two groups.Results There were significant differences in heart rate,mean arterial pressure,central venous pressure,cardiac output and other hemodynamic parameters between the two groups 48h after operation.The heart ultrasound results showed that the left ventricular ejection fraction(IVEF) was increased [(0.53±0.12) %vs.(0.46±0.09)%,t =2.594,P=0.002],the postoperative ventilation time was reduced [(46.8±11.3) h vs.(58.5±16.3) h,t=-2.031,P=0.045]and the onset of bowel sounds became early [(16.5±5.9) h vs.(18.7±10.1) h,t =1.592,P=0.039]in the levosimendan group than in the control group 48h after operation.The incidences of new-onset acute kidney injury(20 % and 40 %,x2 =6.702,P =0.018),new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (15.6% and 44.4%,x2 =6.156,P =0.023) and perioperative myocardial infarction(11.1 % and 33.3%,x2 =6.429,P =0.021) had significant differences between the two groups(P<0.05),but there was no difference in ICU retention time,1-month mortality after operation,malignant arrhythmia incidence and auxiliary equipment use (P > 0.05).Conclusions Levosimendan can improve the early prognosis of severe coronary disease patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting and reduce the occurrence of postoperative organ dysfunction.
7. Evaluation of clinical characteristics, MYD88L265P mutation, CXCR4WHIM mutation and prognosis in Waldenström macroglobulinemia: A single center retrospective study of 93 patients
Xinxin CAO ; Qi MENG ; Hao CAI ; Yueying MAO ; Minghui DUAN ; Tienan ZHU ; Wei ZHANG ; Bing HAN ; Junling ZHUANG ; Huacong CAI ; Miao CHEN ; Jun FENG ; Xiao HAN ; Yan ZHANG ; Chen YANG ; Lu ZHANG ; Daobin ZHOU ; Jian LI
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2017;38(6):494-498
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical characteristics, MYD88L265P mutation, CXCR4WHIM mutation and prognosis in patients with Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM).
Methods:
The clinical characteristics, International Prognostic Scoring System for symptomatic WM (WPSS) , and overall survival (OS) were retrospectively assayed in 93 patients with newly diagnosed WM at Peking Union Medical College Hospital during January 2000 to August 2016. The MYD88L265P mutation and CXCR4WHIM mutation were tested among 34 patients.
Results:
The median age of the 93 patients was 64 years (range, 33-85 years) with a male-to-female ratio of 2.44. According to WPSS, we included 16 (17.2%) low-risk, 44 (47.3%) intermediate-risk and 33 (35.5%) high-risk patients. Eight patients had secondary amyloidosis. With a median follow-up of 44 (1-201) months, the median OS was 84 months. Cox regression multifactor analysis showed WPSS risk group (
8. Posaconazole as primary prevention of fungal infection in intensive immunosuppressive therapy for severe aplastic anemia
Miao CHEN ; Junling ZHUANG ; Minghui DUAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Jian LI ; Tienan ZHU ; Huacong CAI ; Xinxin CAO ; Jun FENG ; Chen YANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Lu ZHANG ; Daobin ZHOU ; Bing HAN
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(2):128-131
Objective:
To Evaluate the efficacy and safety of posaconazole as primary prevention of invasive fungal disease (IFD) in patients with severe aplastic anemia (SAA) treated with anti-thymus/lymphocyte immunoglobulin (ATG/ALG) combined with cyclosporine intensive immunosuppressive therapy (IST).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis of clinical data of 58 SAA patients who received IST of anti-thymocyte immunoglobulin combining cyclosporine and antifungal prophylaxis during April 2013 to May 2017 in Peking Union Medical College Hospital was performed. The patients were divided into posaconazole prophylaxis group and the control group (itraconazole or fluconazole). The disease characteristics, IFD prevention effect and adverse drug reaction, curative effect and prognosis of the two groups were compared.
Results:
Posaconazole was used to prevent fungal infection in 20 patients. The other 38 patients were used as the control group. Retrospective analysis showed comparable characteristics (gender, age, disease severity, etiology, interval between the onset of disease to treatment, ATG/ALG type) of both groups. The incidence of IFD were 0 and 15.8% in posaconazole prophylaxis group and the control group, respectively (
9.Efficacy of different regimens and prognostic factors in patients with first relapsed multiple myeloma treated after front-line bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone
Miao CHEN ; Qing FAN ; Hui LI ; Yanping MA ; Xiaoqi QIN ; Xiaohui SUO ; Chen YANG ; Tienan ZHU ; Minghui DUAN ; Bing HAN ; Shujie WANG ; Daobin ZHOU ; Junling ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2023;62(12):1436-1443
Objective:To analyze the efficacy of second-line regimens and prognostic factors in patients with first-relapsed multiple myeloma (MM) treated with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone (BCD).Methods:A retrospective cohort study. Clinical data were collected in first-relapsed MM patients after BCD treatment from three tertiary hospitals in north China from July 2009 to October 2022. Patients were classified according to the second-line regimen into the immunotherapy group, single novel agent group [either proteasome inhibitor (PI) or immunomodulatory drug (IMiD)], combination treatment group (both PI+IMiD), and traditional treatment group. Responses to second-line regimens and survival data were analyzed. The Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis and the Cox proportional risk model was used for univariate and multivariate analyses.Results:A total of 217 patients were enrolled including 8.8% (19/217) in the immunotherapy group, 48.4% (105/217) in the PI/IMiD group, 29.9% (65/217) in the PI+IMiD group, and 12.9% (28/217) in the traditional treatment group. The median age was 62 years (range 31-83 years) and 56.2% (122/217) were males. The overall response rates (ORRs) in the four groups were 94.7% (18/19) vs. 56.2% (59/105) vs. 73.8% (48/65) vs. 32.1% (9/28) ( χ2=24.55; P<0.001), respectively. The progression-free survival (PFS) of the second-line regimens (2ndPFS) was 17.7 vs. 9.0 vs. 9.2 vs. 4.6 months ( χ2=22.74; P<0.001), respectively, among which patients in the PI/IMiD and PI+IMiD groups had comparable 2ndPFS ( χ2=1.76; P=0.923). Patients with high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities (HRCAs) achieved the longest 2ndPFS of 22.0 months in the immunotherapy group ( χ2=15.03; P=0.002). Multivariate analysis suggested that immunotherapy ( HR=0.11, 95% CI 0.05-0.27), achievement of efficacy of partial response or better ( HR=0.47, 95% CI 0.34-0.66), and non-aggressive relapse ( HR=0.25, 95% CI 0.17-0.37) were independent prognostic factors of 2ndPFS. Conclusion:In this real-world study, immunotherapy was associated with a more favorable efficacy and PFS for first-relapsed MM patients after BCD treatment, with similar outcomes in patients with HRCAs.
10.Four Cases of the Rare Skin Manifestation: Monoclonal-Proteinemia
Xianghong JIN ; Junqing XU ; Chen YANG ; Tienan ZHU ; Junling ZHUANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2022;1(4):440-445
The skin manifestations of monoclonal(M)-proteinemia are rare and present in patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), smoldering plasma cell myeloma (SMM) and multiple myeloma (MM). In this study, we reported 4 cases with M-proteinemia-related rare skin lesions, including pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), erythema elevatum diutinum (EED), cutis laxa (CL) and lichen myxedematosus(LM). These skin lesions are specific, where the potential mechanism was immune-mediated paraneoplastic syndrome rather than direct plasma cell infiltration. Anti-plasma cell treatment was effective in treating skin lesions. The clinical outcome of MM-related skin changes was correlated to tumor control, whereas the prognosis of MGUS or SMM related skin lesions was favorable. Skin involvement in M-proteinemia is extremely rare and less well-known, which greatly impairs quality of life. The diagnosis and treatment of these 4 cases support the need for futher study.