1.Experimental study of rat sciatic coagulation with a novel microwave antenna
Jinxia HE ; Junde ZHANG ; Weiliang ZHU ; Hongyi LI ; Jiren ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008;30(8):523-527
Objective To observe the sequential ultrastroctural and electrophysiological changes in the sciatic nerve coagulated by a newly-designed microwave antenna. Methods A total of 75 Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into groups A,B and C and irradiated with microwaves at 10,20 or 30 Watts,for 6 seconds to coagulate the left sciatic nerve.Electrophysiological effects and sequential uhrastructural changes were observed on the 0th,2nd,7th,30th and 60th days after coagulation.A static sciatic index was calculated based on measurements of the footprint on the 7th,30thand 60th days after coagulation.Results On the Oth,2nd,7th and 30th days after cpagulation,the static sciatic index,the nerve conduction velocity and the amplitude of the action potentials in groups B and C had decreased significantly compared with those before coagulation.On the 60th day after coagulation.significant recovery was observed in groups A and B,but not in group C.Only mild alteration in uhrastructure was found,and only in group A.The prominent changes in uhrastructure in group B included broken Schwann cell membranes and myelin disintegration.There were severe injuries in group C,including myelin disintegration,cell deformity,coagulative necrosis,axon necrosis,basement membrane necrosis and demyelination.The structure of the sciatic nerve in group B had partially recovered after 60 days,but group C showed no recovery at all. Conclusion Microwave coagulation of a nerve can block its conduction.and even destroy the nerve.Percutaneous microwave coagulation is clinically feasible and call be an alternative treatment for pain.
2.Clinical features and genetic analysis of 17 cases of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in Guizhou province
Weiliang LIU ; Fang LI ; Zhixu HE ; Hongyu JIANG ; Rong AI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(20):1564-1567
Objective To explore the clinical and genetic characteristics of 17 cases with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase(G6PD) deficiency in Guizhou,China.Methods The clinical features of 17 patients with G6PD deficiency were analyzed,DNA samples were obtained from the patients and some mothers,and the exons and flanking intronic sequences of the G6PD gene were analyzed by the polymerase chain reaction and sequencing.Results The cases had diverse phenotypes,these patients had acute haemolytic anaemia triggered by eating broad beans,infections,ingestion of specific drugs or the neonatal period and chronic nonspherocytic haemolytic anaemia.Three cases of the patients had concomitant diseases for α Mediterranean anemia,acute myeloid leukemia M2 type and neonatal anal membrane stenosis,respectively.G1376T,G1388A and A95G were the commonest G6PD variants in patients in Guizhou,China.G1376T,G1388A and A95G mutations were observed in 82.4% cases.Two patients had only compound variants(c.1311 C > T,IVS11 nt 93 T > C).One case in the Rongjiang County,Guizhou Province had novel compound variants (c.G1388A,IVS10-10 T > G) in the world.A patient's mother in the Guiyang City,Guizhou Province,China had compound variants (c.1376 G > T,1311 C > T,IVS11 nt 93 T > C) as a carrier.Conclusions G6PD deficiency has a wide range of clinical heterogeneity.A novel G6PD compound variant haplotype c.G1388A,IVS10-10 T > G was first found in the world,and the SNP spectrum of G6PD was enlarged.There may be a G6PD compound variant haplotype c.1376 G > T,1311 C > T,IVS11 nt 93 T > C in Guizhou.
3.Observation of the therapeutic effect on the prevention of eccyesis by optimizing fallopian tube to be pregnant
Wenhong HE ; Wenjun DU ; Huwang LIU ; Liangfang WANG ; Haiyan TANG ; Weiliang FENG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2010;33(6):9-11
Objective To explore the therapeutic effect on the prevention of eccyesis by optimizing fallopian tube to be pregnant.Methods Three hundred and seventy-nine patients with infertility were divided into two groups:control group with 187 patients received the combined optimized treatment,and study group with 192 patients received the combined optimized treatment and optimizing fallopian tube to be pregnant.All patients received the hysterosalpingography uterosalpingography(HSU)whik the patients of the study group received the ultraphonic monitor for the.dominant follicle besides for 6 ovulatory cycle.Results There were intrauterine gestation 59 patients(31.55%,59/187),eccyesis 20 patients(10.70%,20/187)and infertility 108 patients(57.75%,108/187)in control group while there were intrauterine gestation 83 patients(43.23%,83/192),eccyesis 10 patients(5.21%,10/192)and infertility 99 patients (51.56%,99/192)in study group.The intrauterine gestation rate in study group was higher than that in control group(P<0.05),and the eccyesis rate was lower than that in control group(P<0.05).But there was no significant difference in the infertility rate between two groups(P>0.05).The eccyesis rate in fallopian tube unsmooth was higher than that in salpingemphraxis and fallopian tube canalization respectively[12.59%(18/143),2.63%(2/76),2.70%(2/74),P<0.05].Conclusion Selecting the optimizing fallopian tube by HSU and monitoring the dominant follicle by ultraphonic to guide pregnancy can let the dominant follicle grow and conceive in the optimizing fallopian tIlbe,and this treatment can raise the intrauterine gestation rate and decrease the cause of eccyesis.
4.Argumentation of scope in national significant science and technology project of TCM: example of research in teaching and inheritance of experience of famous and veteran doctors of TCM
Hui LI ; Xingdong HE ; Weiliang WENG ; Naili YAO ; Jing MA ; Mengsheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2008;21(3):150-152
In our study, we adopted a schedule plan management of the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK)in the management practice of the expefimental research on "The Research in Teaching and Inheritance of Experience of Famous and Veteran Doctors of TCM "which was supposed by " tenth five years "plan of national science and technology as a key program. We tried to establish a project planning based on the special features of TCM and the characters of the project. This planning played a significant support role in the top project design and ensuring the smooth implementation of the research.
5.Making plan for national significant science and technology project of TCM: example of research in teaching and inheritance of experience of famous and veteran doctors of TCM
Hui LI ; Xingdong HE ; Weiliang WENG ; Naili YAO ; Jing MA ; Mengsheng CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2008;21(4):224-226,234
In our study,we adopted a schedule plan management of the Project Management Body of Knowledge(PMBOK)in the management practice of the experimental research on "The Research in Teaching and Inheritance of Experience of Famous and Veteran Doctors of TCM " which was supported by "tenth five years" plan of national science and technology as a key program.We tried to establish a project planning based on the special features of TCM and the characters of the project.This planning played a significant support role in the top project design and ensuring the smooth implementation of the research.
6.Application value of ureteroscopytherapy in the treatment of hematospermia
Lihong YE ; Xiaoqiang JIANG ; Yulin LI ; Yongliang CHEN ; Shuixiang TAO ; Qingya SHANG ; Weiliang QIAN ; Jiansong HE ; Wangjian LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2011;32(8):558-560
Objective To treat hematospermia by ureteroscopy and investigate its application value for the treatment of hematospermia.Methods Nineteen patients with persistent hematospermia, TRUS,seminal vesicle MRI or CT were examined to exclude seminal vesicle tumor, tuberculosis, prostatic occupancy and preoperative prostatic fluid and drug sensitivity.Transurethral 4.5 - 6 F ureteroscopy entered through the microscopic seminal vesicle, wash of the old blood, reserved perfusion with Quinolones, and the lithoclasty on the seminal stones by holmium laser, resection of small polypi.Results The ureteroscopy was successful in 18 (95%) cases for bilateral seminal vesicle, wash and drug reserved perfusion, and one case was also successful seminal vesicle microscopy on the affected side; five cases with the seminal stones by olmium laser, three cases with small polypi by resection.The averse duration of the procedure was 35 10 -75) min.There were no compliocations during or after the operation.In 18 cases at 6 - 12 months follow-up the hematospermia and symptoms of hematospermia disappeared fully after 90 d.There was recurrence in one case which improved with anti-inflammaotry treatment.Conclusions Ureteroscopic treatment for persistent hematospermia by 4.5 - 6 F ureteroscopy through the seminal vesicle is effective and safe method and results in a micro-wound.
7.Glycated hemoglobin levels in non-diabetic adults residing at different altitudes and influencing factors
Lixin YANG ; Na MI ; Ye WANG ; Qinfang ZHU ; Weiliang HAN ; Jinjuan LI ; Shu LI ; Peng CHEN ; Zhong HE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2012;28(5):412-413
In the present study,healthy adults who had been residing at the average altitudes of 6,2260,and 2800 m for 10 years were recruited,and the number of red blood cells,the levels of hemoglobin,and HbA1C were tested.The results showed that the level of HbA1C in altitude 2800 m group was higher compared with the other 2 groups(5.80% ± 0.50% vs 5.39% ± 0.47%,P<0.05 ).Therefore,this difference should be considered when diagnosis and treatment for diabetes mellitus were made in the region.
8.Safety of metformin in diabetic patients at high altitude area
Lixin YANG ; Na MI ; Ye WANG ; Qinfang ZHU ; Weiliang HAN ; Jinjuan LI ; Shu LI ; Peng CHEN ; Zhong HE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2010;26(10):865-867
Sixty-one newly-diagnosed diabetic patients from high altitude area were treated individually plus metformin 1.5 g/d for 14 days. The difference of oxygen partial pressure was 3.5 mm Hg (1 mm Hg=0. 133kPa) between altitude 2 260 m and 2 780 m districts. In these patients, their serum lactic acid was increased before treatment. At altitude 2 780 m district, serum lactic acid in middle-aged and elder groups were even higher [(3.90±0.85 vs 3.65±0.70), (4. 67±0.80 vs 3.69±0.78) mmol/L, both P<0. 05=. After 14-day treatment, serum lactic acid in middle-aged diabetic patients remained statistically unchanged [(4.50±0.50 and 3.79±0.62 ) mmol/L, P>0.05], while that in elder patients was increased significantly [(5.59±0.55 and 5.27±0.43 ) mmol/L,P<0. 05]. The results suggested that metformin should not be used or be used carefully in elder diabetic patients at high altitude area.
9.Analysis of a patient with tuberous sclerosis complex due to mosaicism TSC2 mutation.
Weiliang LIU ; Fang LI ; Zhixu HE ; Rong AI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2022;39(1):68-71
OBJECTIVE:
To analyze variants of TSC1 and TSC2 genes in a Chinese patient with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).
METHODS:
Peripheral blood samples were collected from the patient and her parents with informed consent. Following extraction of genomic DNA, potential variants of the TSC1 and TSC2 genes was detected by using targeted capture next-generation sequencing (NGS) and Sanger sequencing.
RESULTS:
The patient was found to harbor a de novo mosaicism variant c.3295_3298delG (Val1100CysfsTer3) of the TSC2 gene, with the proportion of the mutant allele determined as 13.4%, which was confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG), the c.3295_3298delG (Val1100CysfsTer3) variant was predicted to be pathogenic (PVS1+PS2+PM2).
CONCLUSION
The mosaicism heterozygous variant of c.3295_3298delG of the TSC2 gene, as detected by both NGS and Sanger sequencing, probably underlay the TSC2 in this patient.
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10.Accuracy of A2DS2 scale in diagnosis of ischemic stroke-associated pneumonia in China: a Meta-analysis
Jie HUANG ; Ming LIU ; Jinming CHENG ; Weiliang HE ; Hebo WANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2021;20(3):282-287
Objective:To comprehensively verify the diagnostic accuracy and clinical adaptability of A2DS2 scale in predicting the occurrence of stroke-associated pneumonia in China using Meta-analysis.Methods:Relevant literature about stroke-associated pneumonia in China were selected from Medline, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform, VIP Paper Check System, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and China Biological Database from database construction to February 2020. Tool for Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS-2) was used to evaluate the quality of the literature. Deek funnel plot was used to evaluate literature publication bias. Fagen plot was used to evaluate the clinical applicability of A2DS2 scale.Results:Twelve articles were finally included with a total of 7719 patients. Bivariate mixed effects analysis was used to obtain results with diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) of 18 ( 95%CI=12-27), pooled sensitivity of 0.76 ( 95%CI=0.68-0.82), pooled specificity of 0.85 ( 95%CI=0.80-0.88), pooled positive likelihood ratio of 5.02 ( 95%CI=3.91-6.44), pooled negative likelihood ratio of 0.29 ( 95%CI=0.22-0.38), and integrated area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) of 0.88 ( 95%CI=0.85-0.91). Combined with the funnel plot results, there was no significant publication bias in the overall study ( P=0.07); and the paradigm plot showed that when the A2DS2 diagnosis was positive, the probability of subjects being diagnosed with stroke-associated pneumonia increased to 83%, suggesting that A2DS2 scale had good applicability and high clinical diagnostic value. Conclusion:A2DS2 scale has good predictive value in stroke-associated pneumonia in Chinese and can be used for clinical preliminary screening of patients with stroke-associated pneumonia.