1.Ethical reflections on Fu biao's twice liver-transplantations:the distributive justice of scarce health-care resouces
Chinese Medical Ethics 1995;0(03):-
Fu biao who got an advanced liver cancer had undergone liver-transplantation twice and died at last,which raises great ethical concern.With respect to distribution,there are four substantial distributive principles,including the principle of equality,the principle of need,the principle of contribution,the principle of effort.When allocating scarce health-care resouses,medical criteirion should be considered firstly the equality of everyone's life.Furthermore,the principle of utility and equality should be embodied for ensuring distributive justice.
2.An investigation of the effects of living with the elderly on nursing students' willingness engaging in aged nursing and attitude towards the elderly
Jinfeng LUO ; Yumei QI ; Jingjing YANG ; Linghui XIONG ; Xinlin YU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(34):17-19
Objective To know the effects of living with the elderly on nursing students' willingness engaging in aged nursing and attitude towards the elderly so as to provide references for nurturing professionals for caring for the aged.Methods 231 nursing students were surveyed.The questionnaire included four parts,general information,life experience with the elderly,willingness engaging in aged nursing,attitude towards the elderly and cognition of aging.Results 45.9 percent of the nursing students were willing to engage in aged nursing.Living with elderly and relationship with the elderly affected their willingness.Conclusions Creating more opportunities for nursing students in touch with the elderly can help nursing students to have a good impression of the elderly and stimulate them to choose aged nursing.
3.Prenatal diagnosis of ultrasound and MRI in the simple fetal indirect hernia
Qin, LIU ; Xiaohong, YANG ; Xinlin, CHEN ; Xudong, YU ; Wenzong, YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2015;(11):878-883
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical value of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosis of simple fetal indirect hernia.MethodsA total of 671 558 fetuses were examined in maternal and child healthcare hospital of Hubei from February 2003 to February 2015. Once inguinal hernia or testicular tumors was suspected, MRI examination was performed after prenatal ultrasound. Final diagnosis was confirmed by postnatal follow-up. The ultrasonographic characteristics of fetal indirect hernia were compared with prenatal MR image characteristics and postnatal follow-up results.ResultsThree cases were conifrmed after birth. The simple fetal indirect hernia was uncommon clinical entity which occurred during 3rd trimester. The ultrasonic characteristics in prenatal period were: (1) Right enlarged scrotum was iflled with heterogeneous lesion; intestinal peristalsis within the scrotum was found in real-time ultrasonography. (2) The contralateral testis in left scrotum and penis could be found. MRI could display the characteristicsof indirecthernia contents and its extension from abdominal cavity intoinguinalregion, which may help diagnose fetal simple indirect hernia. One case of fetal indirect hernia was misdiagnosed as testicular tumors, which was correctly diagnosed by MRI.ConclusionsThe simple fetal indirect hernia can be prenatally diagnosed by characteristic ultrasonic features, which can present with abnormal mass ininguinalregion. Prenatal ultrasound is the primary screening method of fetal indirect hernia. MRI can serve as a supplement approach. The combination of US and MRI can further improve the diagnostic accuracy of fetal indirect hernia.
4.Expression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 on lungs of rats with sepsis
Min YU ; Peng WANG ; Changyun GUO ; Min QIAN ; Xinlin ZHANG ; Yuqi WU ; Baohua MA
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2013;22(4):362-368
Objective To investigate the expression and the effects of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) on lungs of rats with sepsis.Methods Forty Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into two groups,namely sham group (n =8) and sepsis model group (n =32).The rats of model group were modeled by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP),and were further divided into four subgroups as per the time after modeling,namely 6 h (n =8),12 h (n =8),24 h (n =8),48 h (n =8)subgroups.Blood and lung samples were taken 6 h,12 h,24 h and 48 h after modeling.The histological changes in lungs of the rats were observed under light microscope.Expressions of TIMP-1 mRNA,Bax mRNA and Bcl-2 mRNA in lungs were measured by RT-PCR.The immunohistochemistry was used to label the CD18 in lungs during different phases of sepsis.The data were processed by t test.Results Compared with sham group,the lung tissues of rats in model group were injured to a certain extent after CLP.The expression of TIMP-1 mRNA and the number of CD18 positive cells increased at the same time (P < 0.01),and peaked 24 hours later (P < 0.01).While the expression of Bax mRNA in model group decreased markedly 12-48 hours after modeling (P < 0.01-0.05),and reached minimum 48 hours later (P < 0.01).The expression of Bcl-2 mRNA in model group changed unnoticeable.The positive correlation between variations in number of CD18 positive cells and expression of TIMP-1 mRNA was found in model group (r =0.426,P < 0.01).Conclusions The increase in expression of TIMP-1 mRNA in lungs is closely associated with the lung injury of sepsis.The mechanism of lung injury is likely attributed to the preservation of inflammatory cells from apoptosis,and the persistent inflammation response causes tissue damage,leading to organ dysfunction.
5.The role of prenatal ultrasound and MRI in diagnosis of fetal agenesis of corpus callosum
Weishun, LAN ; wei, XIA ; Fang, LIU ; Xudong, YU ; Xianhong, YUAN ; Lin, LI ; Yongxue, SU ; Wenzhong, YANG ; Xinlin, CHEN ; Xiaohong, YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2015;(5):374-378
Objective To discuss the value of prenatal ultrasound and MRI in diagnosis of fetal agenesis of corpus callosum (ACC). Methods Sixty-seven fetuses from Hubei Maternal and Children's Hospital performed fetal MRI from July 2013 to December 2014 were included in this study. All fetuses (67 cases) with suspected ACC were studied with a 1.5T MR unit within 3 days after ultrasound examination. Prenatal ultrasound and MRI findings were studied. Results All the 67 ACCs previously suspected on ultrasound were confirmed by MRI. Among the 67 ACCs, 58 cases were complete ACC and 9 cases were partial ACC. Corpus callosum body and/or splenium absence was found in all 9 partial ACC cases. In all cases, on MRI, corpus callosum complete or partial absence was showed on the median sagittal images, and mild to moderate ventriculomegaly and abnormal morphology in lateral ventricle was shown on the axial or coronary images. Conclusions MRI has high value in diagnosis of ACC. When ACC is found or suspected by ultrasonophy, MRI examination is suggested to confirm the diagnosis.
6.Prenatal diagnosis of fetal tuberous sclerosis complex with ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging
Xudong, YU ; Wenzhong, YANG ; Feng, XIA ; Weishun, LAN ; Wei, XIA ; Xianhong, YUAN ; Yongxue, SU ; lin, LI ; Xinlin, CHEN ; Xiaohong, YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2015;(11):884-888
ObjectiveTo explore the imaging features of fetal tuberous sclerosis complex by ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.MethodsRetrospective analysis on the imaging characteristics of the 10 cases of fetuses confirmed as tuberous sclerosis complex who were examined in Hubei Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital in July 2013 to December 2014 by ultrasonography and MRI, which was compared with the pathological data of specimens and follow-up after birth.ResultsEighteen cases were diagnosed as fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma by ultrasonography among all of the 996 fetuses, in which lesions were located on the ventricular wall near septum or elsewhere in the heart cavity on ultrasonography. Fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma was characterized by circular, homogeneous high echo (singleton in 4 cases, multiple in 14 cases). Among them no subependymal nodule was found by ultrasonographic. Ten cases of subependymal nodule were found by magnetic resonance imaging, which were diagnosed as tuberous sclerosis complex with cardiac rhabdomyomas, including 3 cases of brain subcortical tubers. The subependymal nodules under the lateral ventricle wall showed characteristic low signal nodules on T2WI, protruding from the ependymal surface. Of 18 cases, only 4 cases of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma were found by MRI. Nine cases of ifnally had termination of pregnancy. Two cases were conifrmed as cardiac rhabdomyoma with intracranial nodules after pathological examination, and 1 case was conifrmed as tuberous sclerosis complex after birth. ConclusionsPrenatal ultrasonography can diagnose fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma successfully, and MRI can diagnose the fetal brain nodules sensitively. Once ultrasonography finds cardiac rhabdomyoma, it may be promising to diagnose fetal tuberous sclerosis complex by ultrasonography combined with MRI.
7.The value of ultrasound and MRI in the diagnosis of pulmonary sequestration
Wei, XIA ; Feng, XIA ; Fang, LIU ; Weishun, LAN ; Xudong, YU ; Yangwei, OU ; Yongxue, SU ; Lin, LI ; Xianhong, YUAN ; Wenzhong, YANG ; Xinlin, CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2015;(5):379-382
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of ultrasound and MRI in fetal bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). Methods The 7 pregnant women with suspected fetal BPS were examined with a 1.5 T MR unit within 24 h after prenatal ultrasound in Hubei Maternal and Children's Hospital during July 2013 to February 2015. The imaging protocol included half-fourier acquisition single shot turbo SE (HASTE), true fast imaging with steady state precession (True FISP) in axial, frontal and sagittal planes relative to the fetal thorax. Prenatal MRI findings have been compared with postnatal enhanced computed tomography or biopsy. Results The locations of BPS were in left side in 5 cases and in right side in 2 cases. One case was complicated with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (CCAM) of lung. Ultrasound showed the intrathoracic mass as a hyperechoic lesion and the feeding artery could be found by Doppler ultrasonography. T2WI could reveal not only the hyperintense lesions with clear boundary, but also the hypointense feeding artery originating from systemic circulation. Compared with pathological examination or enhanced CT, both of the ultrasound and the MRI could locate the lesions;however 2 feeding arteries were misjudged. Conclusions Prenatal ultrasound is the first-choice diagnostic modality for BPS. MRI can demonstrate the location, morphology and the feeding arteries of the fetal BPS, and also estimate the volume of normal lungs, which could be an important supplement to prenatal ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis and prognostic prediction of BPS.
8.Risk of low birth weight infants in women conceived through in vitro fertilization and fresh embryo transfer
Canxin WEN ; Xinlin HUANG ; Ping PAN ; Haiyan LIN ; Yu LI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2019;22(3):164-172
Objective To analyze the risk factors of low birth weight (LBW) in infants who were conceived through flesh embryo transfer after in vitro fertilization.Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 4 930 live babies born after in vitro fertilization/intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection-embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI-ET) at Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University between January 2011 to December 2016.They were 3 474 singletons and 1 456 pairs of dizygotic twins.According to their birth weight,all singletons were divided into two groups:the LBW singleton group (<2 500 g,n=252) and the control singleton group (≥ 2 500 g,n=3 222).Two dizygotic twin groups,the LBW dizygotic twin group (<2 500 g,n=1 014) and the control dizygntic twin group (≥ 2 500 g,n=442),were set up as well.Clinical characteristics of the infants in different groups and risk factors of LBW were analyzed.Independent samples t-test,Mann-Whitney U test,Chi-square test,and logistic regression were used for statistical analysis.Results (1) The rates of LBW were 7.25% (252/3 474) in singletons and 69.64% (1 014/1 456) in dizygotic twins.(2) In singleton pregnancies,the maternal body mass index (BMI) of the LBW group was lower than that of the control group [(20.9± 2.8) vs (21.3 ± 2.7) kg/m2,t=-2.162,P=0.031],while the rates of preterm delivery and blastocyst transfer were higher [61.7% (153/252) vs 5.7% (182/3 222),8.7% (22/252) vs 5.1% (163/3 222),x2=814.232 and 6.234,respectively,all P<0.05].(3) In dizygotic twin pregnancies,maternal age,paternal age,the rate of preterm delivery and estradiol (E2) level [M(P25-P75)] at trigger were higher than those of the control group [(31.0±3.7)vs (30.5±3.9) years,(33.7±5.0) vs (32.7±4.5) years,63.0% (631/1 014) vs 28.0% (123/442),11 362.3 (7 549.2-16 716.1) vs 10 444.8(7 079.4-14 569.9) pmol/L;the values of t or x2 or Z were-2.498,-3.680,150.295 and-2.570,all P<0.05].(4) Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that preterm delivery,maternal BMI<18.5 kg/m2 and girl baby were independent risk factors for LBW in singleton pregnancies (adjusted OR=28.45,1.59 and 1.45,95%CI:20.87-38.80,1.06-2.41 and 1.06-1.97,all P<0.05).Preterm delivery,high E2 level at trigger (>10 970 pmol/L) and different gender of twins were independent risk factors for LBW in dizygotic twin pregnancies (adjusted OR=4.51,1.35 and 1.45,95%CI:3.50-5.82,1.06-1.74 and 1.09-1.93,all P<0.05).Conclusions High maternal serum E2 level after controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) in fresh embryo transfer cycle may be one of the risk factors for LBW in twin pregnancies.
9.Analysis of clinical features of 6 patients with infantile type glycogen storage disease type II.
Juan DING ; Yu HUANG ; Haipo YANG ; Qingyou ZHANG ; Xinlin HOU ; Xueqin LIU ; Yanling YANG ; Hui XIONG
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2015;53(6):436-441
OBJECTIVETo summarize clinical features and diagnosis of Chinese infantile patients with glycogen storage disease type II (GSD II).
METHODSix infant patients with GSD II diagnosed from January 2012 to June 2014 in the Department of Pediatrics, Peking University First Hospital were enrolled into this study. Clinical information of the 6 patients, including clinical manifestation, blood biochemistry, chest X-ray, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) activity and GAA gene mutation analysis by direct sequencing of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) product were reviewed.
RESULTOf the 6 patients, five were female and one was male, five of whom were classic infantile type while the other one was atypical. The age of onset ranged from birth to 3-month-old. All patients had varying degrees of generalized muscle weakness, hypotonia and development retardation or retrogression. Other common findings were feeding difficulties in two patients, tongue weakness in two patients, respiratory distress in four patients, macroglossia in one patient, and hepatomegaly in two patients. Left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiomegaly were obvious in all the six patients. All six patients were found to have a enlarged heart in physical examination, and three patients who underwent a chest X-ray examination had an enlarged heart shadow. Four patients who had an echocardiography were found to have myocardial hypertrophy. The electrocardiogram in three patients showed short PR intervals and high voltage. The creatine kinase (CK) levels were three to seven times elevated. The mildest elevated CK was 441 IU/L, and the highest CK level was 1 238 U/L. Assay of GAA enzyme activity in whole blood showed significantly reduced activity (1.3 nmol/ (spot·d) to 2 nmol/(spot·d)) in the patients tested. Gene sequencing in 4 patients showed 8 pathogenic mutations, including 6 missense mutations, one nonsense mutation and one frameshift mutation. The missense mutations were c.998C > A (p.Thr333Lys), c.1280T > C (p.Met427Thr), c.1760T > C (p.Leu587Pro), c.1924G > T (p.Val642Phe), c.2012T > A (p.Met671Lys) and c.2105G > A (p.Arg702His). The nonsense mutation was c2662G > T (p.Glu888X), and the frameshift mutation was c2812_2813delTG (p.Cys938fs). The 5 classic infantile patients died at the age of 7 to 22 months. The atypical infantile patient was 2 years and five months old according to our latest follow up.
CONCLUSIONInfantile GSD II had similar motor manifestations and cardiac involvements, blood biochemical test, imaging findings, enzyme assays, though there were slight differences. The probability of GSD II should be taken into consideration if an infant has both muscular disease and cardiac involvement.
Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Female ; Glycogen Storage Disease Type II ; diagnosis ; pathology ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Macroglossia ; congenital ; Male ; Muscle Weakness ; Mutation ; Mutation, Missense ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; alpha-Glucosidases ; genetics ; metabolism
10.Effectiveness evaluation on percutaneous vertebroplasty combined with 125 I radioactive particle implantation in treatment of vertebral metastasis
Junchen WANG ; Wei HU ; Xinlin YU ; Yuechun LI ; Haiguo GUO ; Zhijun FENG
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2017;43(6):1243-1247
Objective: To evaluate the clinical effect of pereutaneous vertbroplasty (PVP) combined with implantation of iodine-125 (125 I)radioactive particle in the treatment of vertebral metastasis,and to provide basis for the treatment of vertebral metastasis.Methods:A total of 69 patients with vertebral metastasis were divided into test group (n=32)and control group (n=37);the patients in test group were treated with PVP comined with implantation 125 I radioactive particle and the patients in control group were treated with PVP only.The heights of anterior and posterior vertebral bodies of the patients before and after treatment were detected by X-ray.The numerical rating scale (NRS)scores,pain relief rate and the incidence of surgical complications of the patients were recorded before operation and 1 d,1 week,1 month,3 months,and 6 months after operation.Results:The operation was successfully performed in all the patients without local bleeding;there were no movement dysfunction and nerve compression phenomenon.There was no leakage of bone cement.All the 125 I radioactive particles located well and there was no particle obscission.The heights of vertebral bodies of the patients in two groups after operation were increased compared with before operation (P <0.05).The NRS scores of the patients in two groups s at 1 d,1 week,1 month,3 months,6 months after operation were significantly decreased compared with before operation (P <0.05);compared with control group,the NRS scores of the patients in test group at 1 d,1 week, 1 month,3 months,6 months after operation were decreased (P <0.05).The incidence of pulmonary embolism or radiation myelitis complications was about 4.3% in 69 patients.Compared with control group,the difference in the incidence of complications of the patients in test group was not significant (P < 0.05 ).Conclusion:PVP combined with 125 I radioactive particle implantation is a safe and effective method in the treatment of vertebral metastasis,which can relieve the pain of the patients obviously compared with PVP.