1.Influence of different virologic responses on the prognosis of patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis
Xiaoxiao JI ; Li LI ; Juanjuan FU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2020;36(5):1033-1037
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of different virologic responses on long-term survival rate and incidence rate of liver cancer in patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis. MethodsA total of 378 patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis who were admitted to The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from September 2010 to September 2016 were enrolled, and according to whether HBV DNA was continuously undetectable during antiviral therapy, they were divided into sustained virologic response group with 243 patients and non-sustained virologic response group with 135 patients. The patients were stratified according to the application of different antiviral drugs. Baseline data were recorded and the patients were followed up to the occurrence of end events or study endpoint to record death and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The independent samples t-test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot survival curves, and the log-rank test was used to compare survival rates between groups. ResultsCompared with the non-sustained virologic response group, the sustained virologic response group had a significantly lower 5-year cumulative incidence rate of HCC (7.4% vs 19.3%, χ2=10.627, P=0.001) and a significantly higher 5-year transplant-free survival rate (93.4% vs 80.7%, χ2=12.594, P<0.001). For the sustained virologic response group, there were no significant differences between the entecavir group and the non-entecavir group in the 5-year transplant-free survival rate (94.7% vs 90.2%, χ2=1.122, P=0.290) and the 5-year cumulative incidence rate of liver cancer (6.4 % vs 9.7%, χ2=0.552, P=0.458). For the non-sustained viral response group, there were also no significant differences between the entecavir group and the non-entecavir group in the 5-year transplant-free survival rate (78.4% vs 82.8%, χ2=1.526, P=0.217) and the 5-year cumulative incidence rate of liver cancer (21.5% vs 17.1%, χ2=1.844, P=0.174). ConclusionAntiviral therapy can improve the prognosis of patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis, and sustained virologic response can reduce the incidence rate of liver cancer and prolong survival time.
2.The plasma Betatrophin level in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and its correlation with the control of blood glucose
Xiaoxiao JI ; Yuanfang ZHANG ; Ronghui TANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2023;46(8):749-753
Objective:To investigate the level of plasma Betatrophin in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and its correlation with the control of blood glucose.Methods:Forty-five pregnant women with GDM(GDM group) who received regular obstetric examinations in the Huaihua First People′s Hospital from July 2019 to January 2021 and 50 pregnant women with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) (NGT group) during the same period were enrolled in this study. Blood glucose and blood lipid indicators were collected, plasma Betatrophin level was detected, Logistic regression analysis was used to screen the influencing factors of blood glucose control effect, the pregnancy outcome was followed up, the predictive value of Betatrophin level in blood glucose control and pregnancy outcome was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:The levels of systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2 h postpartum blood glucose (2 h PG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA 1c), fasting insulin (FINS), 2 h postprandial insulin (2 h FINS), insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR), low density lipoprotein cholesterin (LDL-C) and plasma Betatrophin in the GDM group were higher than those in the NGT group, and insulin function index (HOMA-β) and high density lipoprotein cholesterin (HDL-C) were lower than those in the NGT group ( P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that plasma Betatrophin level was positively correlated with HbA 1c and HOMA-IR in pregnant women and the GDM group ( r = 0.310, 0.314, 0.341, 0.333; P<0.05). In the GDM group, 12 patients with poor glucose control, 33 patients with good glucose control, the FPG, HbA 1c, HOMA-IR and plasma Betatrophin levels in poor glucose control patients were higher than those in good glucose control patients, HOMA-β was lower than that in the good glucose control patients: (5.82 ± 0.98)mmol/L vs. (5.04 ± 1.11) mmol/L, (9.78 ± 2.15)% vs. (8.22 ± 1.41)%, 2.71 ± 0.56 vs. 2.24 ± 0.48, (1 345.12 ± 256.32) ng/L vs. (1 165.10 ± 217.41) ng/L, 144.15 ± 22.71 vs. 158.63 ± 20.26, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The area under the curve of plasma Betatrophin level to predict the effect of blood glucose control was 0.775. A total of 8 pregnant women with GDM had poor pregnancy outcome, and the area under the curve predicted pregnancy outcome by plasma Betatrophin level was 0.728. Conclusions:The level of plasma Betatrophin in patients with GDM is closely related to the degree of insulin resistance and the effect of blood glucose control, and can provide some reference for clinical evaluation and therapeutic effect prediction.
3.Enhanced recovery after surgery programs in the perioperative safety of pancreatic surgery: a Meta-analysis
Haibin JI ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Wentao ZHU ; Qiang WEI ; Haibin WANG ; Qiangpu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2018;24(6):405-410
Objective To evaluate the safety of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs in pancreas surgery.Methods A computer search was performed on databases which included the Wanfang,CNKI,VIP,PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase and Sciencedirect for randomized controlled trials or case-control studies on ERAS programs in pancreatic surgery published between January 1995 and August 2017.Two researchers independently evaluated the quality of the studies which met the inclusion criteria and performed a meta-analysis using the RevMan5.3.5 software.Results Four randomized controlled trials and twenty one case-control studies which included 4 063 patients entered into the meta-analysis.These patients included the ERAS group (n =2 052) and the control group (n =2 011 who underwent traditional perioperative management).Compared with the control group,the ERAS group had a lower postoperative complication rate (OR =0.57,95% CI:0.45 ~0.71,P <0.05),a lower delayed gastric emptying rate (OR =0.46,95% CI:0.37 ~ 0.59,P < 0.05),a lower abdominal infection rate (OR =0.68,95% CI:0.53 ~ 0.88,P < 0.05),a shorter hospital stay (WMD =-4.86,95% CI:-6.10 ~-3.62,P < 0.05)and intensive care stay (WMD =-1.04,95% CI:-2.01 ~-0.08,P < 0.05).No significant differences existed in the mortality,readmission and postoperative pancreatic fistula rates between the two groups.Conclusion Perioperative implementation of ERAS programs was safe and effective in pancreatic surgery,and decreased postoperative complication rates and promoted recovery.
4.Vagus nerve stimulation: a novel method for obesity treatment?
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2022;38(4):339-344
Obesity is one of the most serious global public health issue. In addition to advocating healthy lifestyle, scientists are devoted to developing healthy and effective ways to tackle obesity. In recent years, vagus nerve stimulation has been revealed to have potential therapeutic effect on obesity, which may be related to regulating endocrine hormones and body metabolism, affecting different nerve functions, regulating inflammatory and immune pathways, adjusting intestinal flora and circadian rhythm, and so on. Current researches focus on percutaneous stimulation(auricular vagus nerve stimulation), subcutaneous stimulation(cervical and abdominal vagus nerve stimulation), and gastrointestinal stimulation(the implantation of vagus nerve stimulation device and vagus nerve blocking device). Growing number of studies have confirmed that these stimulation methods have favorable effects on obesity with less side effects. Moreover, the mechanism of Chinese traditional acupuncture for obesity treatment is similar to that of vagus nerve stimulation. Most of vagus nerve stimulation is conveyed via physical therapy. It is highly feasible and theoretically has few side effects, therefore is easy to be accepted by obese subjects and may become a promising approach for obesity treatment.
5.Effect of comprehensive nursing intervention for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization
Xiaoxiao HU ; Jinxia JIANG ; Yao DENG ; Jing ZHANG ; Xiaoqin HU ; Haiyun JI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(12):91-93,97
Objective To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing intervention on ICGR15, psychological ability and self-care ability of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization.Methods A total of 140 patients received transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization in our hospital were divided into control group (n=70) and experimental group (n=70) according to the different nursing methods.The control group received routine nursing care and the experimental group received comprehensive nursing intervention.The ICGR15 level, psychological ability and self-care ability of two groups were observed and compared.The postoperative complications were recorded.Results After nursing, the ICGR15 level in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.01).The psychological ability and self-care ability of the experimental group were better than that of the control group(P<0.01).The total complication rate of the experimental group was 12.86% (9/70), which was significantly lower than 34.29%(24/70) of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01).Conclusion Comprehensive nursing intervention can effectively reduce the damage of liver reserve function and the incidence of complications, and improve the patient''s psychological and self-care ability.So it is worthy of clinical promotion.
6.Effect of comprehensive nursing intervention for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization
Xiaoxiao HU ; Jinxia JIANG ; Yao DENG ; Jing ZHANG ; Xiaoqin HU ; Haiyun JI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2017;21(12):91-93,97
Objective To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing intervention on ICGR15, psychological ability and self-care ability of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization.Methods A total of 140 patients received transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization in our hospital were divided into control group (n=70) and experimental group (n=70) according to the different nursing methods.The control group received routine nursing care and the experimental group received comprehensive nursing intervention.The ICGR15 level, psychological ability and self-care ability of two groups were observed and compared.The postoperative complications were recorded.Results After nursing, the ICGR15 level in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.01).The psychological ability and self-care ability of the experimental group were better than that of the control group(P<0.01).The total complication rate of the experimental group was 12.86% (9/70), which was significantly lower than 34.29%(24/70) of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01).Conclusion Comprehensive nursing intervention can effectively reduce the damage of liver reserve function and the incidence of complications, and improve the patient''s psychological and self-care ability.So it is worthy of clinical promotion.
7.Different exercise intensity alleviates fear memory generalization in PTSD mice by promoting adiponectin mediated adult hippocampal neurogene-sis
Shuo JIN ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Chenxuan JI ; Lina SUN
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2024;40(6):1017-1024
AIM:To explore the intensity-dependent effects of exercises to alleviate fear memory generaliza-tion in post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)and the underlying mechanism.METHODS:Male C57 BL/6J mice were randomly divided into the control group,PTSD group,high-intensity exercise(PTSD-High)group,and low-intensity exer-cise(PTSD-Low)group.PTSD model were created via using a combination of conditioned foot shock(CF)and single-pro-longed stress(SPS).The contextual fear test was used to test the mice's ability to discriminate safety situations from fear condition.Immunofluorescence observed and quantified the newborn immature neurons in the DG area of the mice's hippo-campus.ELISA was used to determine the secretion level of serum tissue adiponectin.RESULTS:(1)The immobility times for the PTSD-High and Control groups were significantly lower than those of the PTSD group.(2)Immunofluores-cence analysis showed that the cell density,dendritic branching points and length of newborn immature neurons were ele-vated in High and Low groups compared to the PTSD group.(3)Adiponectin levels in the serum of the control and PTSD-High group were significantly higher than those in the PTSD group and PTSD-Low group.CONCLUSION:Fear memory establishment in PTSD mice is associated with decreased hippocampal neurogenesis.High-intensity exercise ameliorated fear memory by enhancing adiponectin secretion and promoting hippocampal neurogenesis.High-intensity exercise exerted better improvement of brain functions to PTSD model.
8.Expression of lncRNA KCNQ1OT1 in human adipocyte differentiation and adipose tissue of obese people
Chen CHEN ; Yan WANG ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Chenbo JI ; Xia CHI ; Lianghui YOU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2020;36(6):469-473
Objective:This study was to investigate the expression of long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) KCNQ1OT1 during the differentiation program of human preadipocyte and to look for the changes of its expression in adipose tissue in obese subject, as well as to clarify the correlation between KCNQ1OT1 and obesity, and to provide clues for further understanding the role of lncRNA in the development of obesity.Methods:Quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression of KCNQ1OT1 in human preadipocyte at day 0, 1, 3, 5, 9, and 12 during differentiation program, quantitative PCR was also used to detect KCNQ1OT1 expression in white adipose tissue of obese and normal people, which related to PPIA internal reference gene. Pearson correlation analyses were used to explore the relationships of KCNQ1OT1 with body mass index, triglyceride, and total cholesterol.Results:During differentiation program, the relative expression of KCNQ1OT1 levels at day of 1, 3, 5, 9, and 12 were (25.89±3.10), (24.78±5.58), (15.53±2.11), (6.75±0.71), (4.81±0.84), which showed an upward trend compared with day 0. This difference was significant ( P<0.01), especially in the early stage of differentiation (day 1 and day 3). The relative expression of KCNQ1OT1 in visceral adipose tissue of obese subjects was 0.79±0.05, which was significantly higher than that of normal people ( P<0.01). KCNQ1OT1 was positively correlated with body mass index ( r=0.569, P<0.01), triacylglycerol content ( r=0.489, P<0.05), and total cholesterol content( r=0.591, P<0.01). Conclusion:KCNQ1OT1 expression level, which was up-regulated in adipose tissue from obese subjects, increased during the differentiation program of preadipocytes, and also positively correlated with body mass index and serum triglyceride content. These results suggest that KCNQ1OT1 may be an important regulator of human preadipocyte differentiation and a potential target for prevention and treatment of obesity.
9.Antimicrobial resistance and molecular subtypes of Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphoid isolates from Jiangsu province, 2012-2015
Xiaoxiao KONG ; Chen DONG ; Hong JI ; Yang WANG ; Changjun BAO ; Xiang HUO ; Huimin QIAN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2017;38(11):1546-1550
Objective To retrospectively analyze the antimicrobial resistance phenotype and molecular typing characteristics of Salmonella (S.) typhi and S. paratyphi in Jiangsu province from 2012 to 2015. Methods The samples were collected from typhoid and paratyphoid patients in Jiangsu province. The biochemical identification and serotyping were carried out after isolation and culture. Kirby-Bauer (K-B) testing was used to detect the drug susceptibility of the strains. The molecular typing characteristics of S. typhi and S. paratyphi were analyzed by pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE). Results The resistant rates of 134 S. typhi and S. paratyphi A strains to nalidixic acid were highest (61.2%and 86.7%), while the resistant rates to remaining antibiotics were less than 15.0%. Most of S. typhi and S. paratyphi A strains were resistant to only one antibiotic. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains of S. typhi and S. paratyphi A accounted for 2.6% and 13.3%respectively. The composition of the all-sensitive strains of S. typhi increased by 44.3%in 2015, at the same time, there were also MDR S. pa ra typhi A strains, which were resistant to 5 and 6 antibiotics. S. paratyphi A could be divided into eight molecular patterns by PFGE, showing that the similarity between the MDR strains and other strains was relatively low. The S. paratyphi A strains with same pattern were resistant to same antibiotics. S. typhi could be divided into 68 molecular patterns by PFGE, with large variability between different patterns. There was no corresponding relationship between the patterns and the drug resistance characteristics. Conclusions The overall antibiotic resistance of S. typhi and S. paratyphi A strains showed a decreasing trend, but the number ofantibiotics to which they were resistant increased. PFGE patterns of S. typhi showed diversity without correspondence to antibiotic characteristics. PFGE patterns of S. paratyphi A were less with correspondence to antibiotic characteristics. We should pay more attention to key patterns in key areas.
10.Efficacy of compatibility of different opioids for postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery
Yan LI ; Genlin JI ; Xiaoxiao MU ; Xuan YANG ; Jingjing LIN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2022;42(9):1076-1080
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of compatibility of different opioids for postoperative patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) in the patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.Methods:A total of 6 556 patients undergoing PCIA after gastrointestinal surgery in the first affiliated Hospital of Air Force military Medical University from May 2018 to March 2022 were retrospectively collected and divided into sufentanil plus nalbuphine group (SN group), hydromorphine plus nalbuphine group (HN group) and sufentanil group (S group). In SN, HN and S groups, the PCIA solutions contained sufentanil 100 μg+ nalbuphine 40 mg, hydromorphone 10 mg+ nalbuphine 40 mg, sufentanil 200 μg, respectively, in 100 ml of normal saline, and the PCA pump was set up with a background infusion at a rate of 1 ml/h, bolus dose 0.5 ml, and lockout interval 10 min.The demographic data, the number of patients with insufficient analgesia at rest and during activity (visual analog scale score≥4) at 24 and 48 h after operation, adverse reactions, time to first flatus and first postoperative off-bed time were collected.Results:Compared with S group, the incidence of insufficient analgesia at rest and during activity, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, effective pressing times of PCA and consumption of drugs in the analgesic pump were significantly decreased at 24 and 48 h after operation in HN group and SN group, the incidence of drowsiness was decreased at 24 h after operation, and the time to first flatus and first postoperative off-bed time were shortened in HN group, and the incidence of somnolence was increased at 48 h after operation in SN group ( P<0.05). Compared with SN group, the incidence of insufficient analgesia at rest at 24 and 48 h after operation was significantly increased, the incidence of insufficient analgesia during activity, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, effective pressing times of PCA and consumption of drugs in the analgesic pump were decreased, the incidence of drowsiness was increased at 24 h after operation, the incidence of somnolence was decreased at 48 h after operation, and the time to first flatus and first postoperative off-bed time were shortened in HN group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Hydromorphine mixed with nalbuphine provides better efficacy than sufentanil mixed with nalbuphine and sufentanil and is helpful in shortening the recovery time of gastrointestinal function when used for postoperative PCIA in the patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.