1.The definition and laboratory tests for chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2012;35(9):773-779
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a general term for heterogeneous disorders affecting kidney structure and function.It can be detected by routine laboratory tests.Acute kidney injury ( AKI),previously referred to as acute renal failure(ARF), represents a persistent problem in clinical medicine.Despite significant improvements in therapeutics,the mortality and morbidity associated with AKI remain high.A major reason for this is the lack of markers for early diagnosis of AKI.In this paper,we discuss recommendations for AKI and CKD laboratory assessment and management,and future challenges.( Chin J Lab Med,2012,35:773-779)
2.Quantitative analysis of circulating DNA in plasma of patients with acute pancreatitis and its potential clinical value
Yangyang LIU ; Jianxin YE ; Weichang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2011;31(2):117-120
Objective To quantitatively detect the circulating DNA in plasma of patients with acute pancreatitis and to evaluate its potential clinical values. Methods Blood samples collected from 40 patients with mild acute pancreatitis (MAP), 20 with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and 50healthy controls were extracted for DNA using genomic DNA extraction kit. The DNA level was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR assay. The clinical association of DNA level with acute pancreatitis was analyzed. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was set up. Results The median concentration of plasma DNA in SAP group was 24.84 ng/ml, which was significantly higher than that in MAP group (7.60 ng/ml, P=0.006) and the healthy controls (5.23 ng/ml, P=0.000). The median concentration of plasma DNA in patients with acute pancreatitis was higher than in healthy controls (P=0.006), however, there was no significant difference between MAP group and healthy controls (P=0.322).The area under the ROC curve performed by the plasma DNA from SAP and MAP groups was 0. 881(95% CI, 0.773-0.989). With a cutoff value of 11.20 ng/ml, the overall sensitivity was 19/20% and specificity was 72.5%. Plasma DNA level was found to be associated with APACHE-Ⅱ score (P=0.001), Ranson score (P=0. 013), serum Ca2+ level (P=0.000), and c-reactive protein levels (P=0.001). Conclusions Plasma DNA is correlated with the extent of pancreatitis. It can be used in monitoring the development of acute pancreatitis and may be a potential marker for early diagnosis of SAP.
3.Hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of skin diseases
Yangyang HAO ; Liangyu ZHANG ; Yang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2016;49(9):672-675
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is the inhalation of 100% oxygen at a pressure higher than one atmosphere absolute (ATA),and has been used as an auxiliary therapy for various skin diseases.It has been proved that HBO can increase the oxygen content in skin tissues,accelerate aerobic metabolism of skin,promote epithelial regeneration and wound healing,relieve adverse stimuli on peripheral nerves and sensors in the skin,inhibit apoptosis of neurons,enhance the function of regulatory T cells,alleviate inflammation,and mobilize vascular stem/progenitor cells (SPCs) from the bone marrow to peripheral blood and ulcer tissues.At present,HBO has been widely applied in the auxiliary treatment of psoriasis,atopic dermatitis,postberpetic neuralgia,chronic refractory cutaneous ulcer,pyoderma gangrenosum,fungal infection,vascular embolization after cosmetic facial filling,and some other skin diseases.
4.Analysis of the Risk Factors for Hypertension in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
Yangyang XIAO ; Qiuyue LI ; Qinkai CHEN
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2015;(6):696-699
Objective To analyze the risk factors for hypertension in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 5(CKD5) . Methods The basic information of 390 CKD5 patients complicated with hypertension was collected for univariate analysis ,in‐cluding gender ,age ,primary disease ,dialysis method ,body mass index(BMI) ,complications(hyperlipidemia ,high uric acid ,car‐diac insufficiency) ,level of education ,parathyroid hormone(PTH)level.Univariate variables that showed statistical significance were then subjected to the multivariate analysis(Logistic regression)to identify the risk factors for hypertension in CKD5 pa‐tients.The defined daily dose(DDD)that satisfied the criteria interms of different stages was evaluated.Results Overall hyper‐tension control rate was 22.8%.Univariate analysis showed that the following variables were significantly associated with hy‐pertension in CKD5 patients :>40 years old ,male ,diabetic nephropathy ,hypertensive nephropathy ,hemodialysis ,hyperlipemia , high uric acid level ,and high PTH level(P<0.05).Logistic multivariate analysis showed that diabetic nephropathy ,hyperlipi‐demia ,high PT H level were the independent risk factors for hypertension in patients with CKD5.In hypertension segmented standard ,there was no difference in the DDD between stage 0 and 1(P>0.05) ,and DDD at stage 2 and 3 was increased signifi‐cantly when compared with that at 0 and 1 standard(P<0.05).Conclusion Overall hypertension control rate is very low in pa‐tients with CKD5.Diabetics ,hyperlipidemia ,high PTH level are independent risk factors for hypertension in patients with CKD5.
6.Research on the Historical Origin and Development of Four Method s of Flying Through the Air
Qinqin HE ; Kuo ZHANG ; Yangyang LIU ; Bo CHEN ; Yuan XU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2017;36(2):242-244
The method of flying through the air is a qi-promoting and qi-circulating technique commonly used in clinical acupuncture. It includes four methods: the blue dragon wagging its tail, the white tiger shaking its head, the green turtle probing the cave and the red phoenix winging to the source and functions to circulate bodily meridian qi. The method of flying through the air was firstrecorded in Golden needle Fu. Later and modern doctors developed it on the basis of Golden needle Fu. This article straightens up the historical origin and development of four methods of flying through the air.
7.Preparation of Long-circulating Liposome Containing Etoposide and Its Stability in Rats Plasma
Jun SHI ; Yi CHENG ; Weihong CHEN ; Yangyang SU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2001;0(03):-
Objective To establish a method for the preparation of long-circulating liposomes (LCL) containing etoposide and to observe its stability in rats plasma.Methods The etoposide-containing liposome was prepared by ethanol injection method. Polyethylene glycol-distearoyl phosphatidylethanolamine (PEG2000-DSPE) was used to modify the membrane of the liposome. Reversed-phase high pressure liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) was used to detect the concentration of the liposome,and dynamic release method was used to study its stability in mice plasma.Results The mean size of the LCL containing etoposide was (180?26) nm,and the mean concentration of etoposide was (4.78?0.22) mg/mL,with the entrapment efficiency being (88.71?8.2)%. The leakage ratio of the conventional liposome containing etoposide and LCL containing etoposide in mice plasma were (80.14?1.59)% and (46.72?2.61)%,respectively.Conclusion LCL containing etoposide with high entrapment efficiency and low leakage rate can be obtained by using ethanol injection method. Additionally,modification by PEG2000-DSPE could raise the stability of the liposome.
8.Genetics of sporadic cerebral small vessel disease
Yangyang WANG ; Sainan CHEN ; Yuying SUN ; Yuming XU ; Jun WU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2016;24(1):80-83
Cerebral smal vessel disease (CSVD) can be divided into sporadic and hereditary CSVD. The exact pathogenesis of sporadic CSVD is unknow n. Genetic factors may also play an important role, except for environmental and vascular risk factors. As a complicated disease, sporadic CSVD has the characteristics of multigenetic susceptibility. Therefore, investigating the related genetic factors may contribute to understanding the pathogenesis of sporadic CSVD. This article review s the advances in research on the genetics of sporadic CSVD.
9.The effects of modified adhesion retention on the surrounding tissues of dental implant
Yujiao CAO ; Wanli CHEN ; Hongmei XIE ; Yangyang YU ; Jinrui SU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(4):514-517
Objective:To investigate effects of the modified adhesion retention on the surrounding tissues of dental implant.Methods:182 patients with tooth defects were randomly divided into 2 groups,The patients in control group (n =89) received the traditional retention,in the test group(n =93) received modified adhesion retention.The bone loss at the near and far edges of the implant,alveolar bone height and thickness,the pictorial view of pink esthetic score variables(PES),the modified plaque index(mPLI),the modified sulcus bleeding index (mSBI) and the satisfaction were recorded and compared 1 year after treatment.Results:Compared with control group,the test group showed less bone loss(P<0.05),more alveolar bone height and thickness(P<0.05).The satisfaction of the comfort,chewing and language function,retention,esthetics,PES,mPLI and mSBI improved to varying degrees(P<0.05).Conclusion:The modified adhesion retention is more effective than the traditional retention in stabilizing the bone support of implant and reduce bacterial infection.
10.Satisfaction degree and related factors of community health services among residents in Zhejiang province
Yangyang CHEN ; Shuai LI ; Jingjing REN ; Ying LIU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2021;20(1):79-83
Objective:To analyze the satisfaction degree and related factors of community health services among residents in Zhejiang province.Methods:A service satisfaction survey was conducted during July to October 2019; using purpose sampling method three community health service centers were selected as survey sites in Hangzhou, Jiaxing, and Lishui cities, representing high, medium, and low economic development levels in Zhejiang province. The short-form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ-18) was used in the survey. SPSS 19.0 was adapted for data analysis, and multivariate logistic regression was applied use of analyze the affecting factors of satisfaction.Results:A total of 464 questionnaires were distributed, and 429 valid ones were returned with a response rate of 92.46%. Among them, 112 were from Hangzhou, 159 from Jiaxing, and 158 from Lishui. The overall satisfaction score of community health services was (4.22±0.59), and the satisfaction rate was 85.8%(368/429).Among the three cities, the overall satisfaction score in Lishui was the highest (4.28±0.51) with a satisfaction rate of 88.7% (140/158). The satisfaction scores of service quality, doctors' interpersonal communication ability, doctor-patient communication level, economic efficiency of service, timeliness of service, and accessability of service were (3.99±0.57), (4.10±0.77), (4.27±0.56), (3.54±0.84), (4.13±0.68) and (3.88±0.55); the satisfaction rates of those items were 59.6%(256/429), 79.4%(340/429), 86.3%(370/429), 43.6%(187/429), 78.9%(338/429)and 50.3%(216/429), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that the quality of service, doctors' interpersonal communication ability, doctor-patient communication level and accessability of service were the affecting factors of the residents' satisfaction to community health services ( OR=3.734, 2.928, 7.732, 4.275; P<0.05). Conclusion:The residents of Zhejiang province have a high overall satisfaction with community health services. The quality of service, doctors' interpersonal communication ability, doctor-patient communication level and accessability of service are the affecting factors of the overall satisfaction degree.