1.Diuretic efficacy of torasemide in nephrotic syndrome: bolus injection versus continuous infusion
Jing LI ; Jianteng XIE ; Xipei WANG ; Huizhen WANG ; Yangyang ZUO ; Sheng LI ; Menglei JU ; Lei FU ; Feng WEN ; Wei SHI ; Wenjian WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(2):81-85
Objective To compare the diuretic efficacy of torasemide as a 2-hour continuous infusion and as a bolus injection of equal dose in patients with nephrotic syndrome,and to investigate a preferable administration mode of torasemide for these patients.Methods Twenty-three hospitalized patients were randomized to receive torasemide 20 mg or 40 mg per day by either 2-hour intravenous infusion or bolus injection,and interchanged after 48 hours of washout.Results Patients received torasemide by 2-hour intravenous infusion exhibited significantly higher daily urinary volume,chloride excretion,sodium excretion and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) within 24 hours than those by bolus injection (P < 0.05).Significantly lower bound-state torasemide excretion,higher ratio of urinary volume to torasemide excretion and a markedly larger area under the curve in the plasma concentrationtime profiles were also observed in the infusion group (P < 0.05).Conclusion 2-hour continuous infusion delivers a better diuretic effect compared with a bolus injection of equal dose of torasemide in patients with nephrotic syndrome.
2.The application of different Auto-shells and optimization steps of CyberKnife treatment plans for pancreatic cancer
Yangsen CAO ; Jian LI ; Chunshan YU ; Yongjian SUN ; Xiaoping JU ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Yangyang GENG ; Yin TANG ; Huojun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2018;18(1):35-38
Objective To propose the method of dose distribution calculated by one-step optimization with 7 shells (Cao method) and compare with that by three-step optimization with 4 shells (Blanck method) and CyberKnife treatment plans for pancreatic cancer. Methods 20 cases of pancreatic cancer who underwent CyberKnife treatment were retrospectively analyzed,and CT was performed to localize and delineate the target area and endangering organs. Dosage was optimized and evaluated with Blanck method and Cao method. The planning target volume (PTV) conformity index (CI), new conformity index (nCI), homogeneity index (HI),gradient index (GI), coverage, dose-volume and doses to organs at risk were compared. Results Compared with Blanck method, CI (1.11 ± 0.05 vs 1.15 ± 0.05), nCI (1.20 ± 0.06 vs 1.23 ± 0.06), coverage [(92.48 ± 1.85)% vs (93.53 ± 2.15)%], volumes encompassed by 100% and 30% prescription dose line (36.46 ± 16.64 vs 38.19 ± 17.68; 286.19 ± 126.52 vs 320.93 ± 154.82) and monitor unit (56 369 ± 20 019 vs 57 814 ± 20 531) were significantly decreased,while GI was increased (3.22 ± 0.19 vs 3.11 ± 0.19), and all the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Additionally, Dmax of the intestine (21.17 ± 2.90 vs 20.63 ± 3.13), D10cc of the stomach (12.78 ± 2.57 vs 13.11 ± 2.43), D5ccof the duodenum (11.01 ± 3.45 vs 11.50 ± 3.25), D10ccof the duodenum (9.30 ± 3.31 vs 9.78 ± 3.07) and D0.35ccof the spinal cord (6.09 ± 0.98 vs 6.59 ± 0.92) were all significantly decreased (P<0.05). No significant differences were found on other parameters. Conclusions Better dose distributions are accessible by one-step optimization with 7 shells in CyberKnife treatment plans for pancreatic cancer.
3.Analysis on the therapeutic effects of re-irradiation with stereotactic body radiation therapy for the advanced recurrent locally pancreatic cancer
Yuxin SHEN ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Xiaoping JU ; Yangsen CAO ; Shuiwang QING ; Fei CAO ; Yangyang GENG ; Xianzhi ZHAO ; Fang FANG ; Zhen JIA ; Lei GU ; Huojun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2018;18(3):153-158
Objective To investigate the safety and efficacy of re-irradiation with stereotactic body radiotherapy(SBRT) for treating locally recurrent advanced pancreatic cancer.Methods From 2014 to 2017,7 patients with stage Ⅲ pancreatic cancer were treated by re-irradiated with SBRT at Shanghai Changhai Hospital.SBRT was delivered via the G4 type cyberknife robotic stereotactic radiosurgery system in all the patients.The median dose of the first SBRT was 35Gy/5-7 fx,and the median dose of re-irradiation with SBRT was 31 Gy/5-8 fx.6 patients had undergone sequential chemotherapy either with gemcitabine or S-1 based therapy except one patient who refused the chemotherapy.Results There were 5 male and 2 female patients.The median overall survival (OS) of 7 patients was 30 months.Patients were re-irradiated with SBRT after a median interval of 10 months after the first SBRT.Median OS and locally relapse-free survival (LFRS) from re-irradiation were 13 months and 11 months,respectively.Three months after re-irradiation,3(42.9%) patients had partial remission and 4 patients had stable disease.Pain disappeared in 4 patients at the end of reirradiation and significant pain was alleviated in 2 patients 1 month after re-irradiation.There were no toxicities of grade 3 or higher grade during two courses of SBRT.Conclusions For patient with locally recurrent advanced pancreatic cancer,SBRT re irradiation regimen was associated with acceptable toxicity,which can effectively alleviate the pain,prolong the survival and improve the life quality.
4.Influence of combined treatment sequence of stereotactic body radiation therapy and chemotherapy on the survival of very elderly patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Xianzhi ZHAO ; Haidi LU ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Yangyang GENG ; Yu ZHANG ; Haiyan YU ; Yin TANG ; Xiaoping JU ; Huojun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2018;18(6):369-374
Objective To investigated the influence of different combined treatment sequence of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and chemotherapy (CT) on the survival of very elderly patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer ( LAPC) .Methods The data of LAPC patients ≥60 years old treated by CyberKnife SBRT at Shanghai Changhai Hospital from January 2012 to December 2016 was retrospectively analyzed.According to treatment sequences , patients were divided into three groups:CT+SBRT group ( first chemotherapy and then SBRT ) , SBRT+CT group ( first SBRT and then chemotherapy ) and CT+SBRT+CT group ( first chemotherapy , then SBRT and finally chemotherapy ) .Patients were recommended to receive a 6-month chemotherapy .Intravenous administration of 1000 mg/m2 gemcitabine was initiated on day 1, 8, and 15 every 4 weeks or S-1 was orally given at a dose of 80 mg/m2 for 28 days followed by a 14-day rest , which repeated for 6 cycles.Radiotherapy parameters: the median total prescription dose was 36(30-45)Gy; the median per fraction dose was 7(5-9)Gy;the median number of fractions was 5(5-8) fractions;the median biological equivalent dose (BED10) were 61.92(48-85.5) Gy, respectively.The interval between SBRT and chemotherapy ranged from 2 to 3 weeks.Patients were followed every 3 months.The main outcome measures were overall survival ( OS) and median progression free survival ( PFS) .Second outcome measure was adverse events.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events Version 4.0 (CTCAE 4.0) was employed to evaluate adverse events , and RTOG/EORTC was used to assess the adverse events of radiotherapy .Overall survival (OS) and PFS were calculated by Kaplan-Meier method.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression model were used to analyze the independent risk factors .Results A total of 260 patients were enrolled in the study , including 28 patients treated with CT+SBRT, 163 patients undergoing SBRT +CT and 69 patients treated with CT+SBRT+CT.The median OS and PFS were 13.2(95%CI 12.8-13.6)months and 8.2(95%CI 7.7-8.7)months, respectively.OS in CT +SBRT, SBRT +CT and CT +SBRT +CT group was 12.2 (10.9-13.9),13.4 ( 12.9-13.9 ) and 13.1 ( 12.7-13.5 ) months, and the differences were not statistically significant(P=0.425).PFS in CT+SBRT, SBRT+CT and CT+SBRT+CT group was 6.4(5.9-6.9), 8.3(7.8-8.8) and 8.2(7.2-9.2)months, and the differences were statistically significant (P=0.008).In univariate analysis , ECOG, SIRI, the extent of decreased CA 19-9 after treatment and BED 10 were important factors of OS.In multivariate analysis, the CA19-9 response and BED10 were independent factors for OS . Multivariate analysis showed that the extent of decreased CA 19-9 after treatment and BED 10 were important factors of OS.In CT+SBRT group, patients had lower ECOG score (χ2 =115.325,P<0.001) and earlier clinical staging (χ2 =24.788, P<0.001 ).In SBRT +CT group, patients had advanced staging (χ2 =159.759,P<0.001) and lymph node metastasis(χ2 =40.925,P<0.001).Only 1 patient experienced grade 3 radiotherapy associated duodenitis .The adverse events of patients who were first treated by chemotherapy included grade 3 neutropenia in 4 patients and grade 3 gastrointestinal reaction in 5 patients.The adverse events of patients who were first treated by radiotherapy included grade 3 neutropenia or/and leucopenia in 18 patients and grade 3 abdominal pain, nausea or vomit in 16 patients.The adverse events of CT +SBRT+CT patients included grade 3 neutropenia or/and leucopenia in 4 patients and grade 3 abdominal pain or nausea in 5 patients.There was no grade ≥4 adverse events.Conclusions For very elderly patients with LAPC , the survival of patients who received pre-SBRT chemotherapy , post-SBRT chemotherapy and pre-and post-SBRT chemotherapy was comparable , but SBRT+CT group and CT +SBRT+CT group had longer PFS than CT +SBRT group.
5.Effect of stereotactic body radiation therapy on the survival of patients with pancreatic cancer recurrence after surgery
Haiyan YU ; Xiaofei ZHU ; Yin TANG ; Xianzhi ZHAO ; Lingong JIANG ; Yangyang GENG ; Chunyan QIU ; Di CHEN ; Xiaoping JU ; Huojun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2019;19(1):30-33
Objective To identify the effect of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) on the survival of patients with recurrent pancreatic cancer after surgery.Methods The data of 104 patients with recurrent pancreatic cancer after surgery who underwent SBRT in the Department of Radiation Oncology of Changhai Hospital,Navy Medical University from February 2012 to December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.The prescription doses ranged from 35-40 Gy/4-8 f.Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method,and relevant factors affecting patients' survival were screened by the Cox proportional hazards model.Results The median overall survival (OS) and progression free survival (PFS) was 12.5 (11.0-14.0) months and 7.3 (6.0-8.7) months,respectively,while the 1-year rate of OS and PFS was 55.8% and 22.1%,respectively.Multivariate analysis indicated that tumor stage,biological effect dose (α/β =10,BED10),the decrease of CA19-9 level after treatment,and follow-up chemotherapy were all related factors affecting overall survival;tumor stage,BED10,the degree of pain relief and the decrease of CA19-9 level after treatment were related factors affecting PFS.Conclusions Patients suffering recurrent pancreatic cancer with early tumor stage,normal CA19-9 level and mild pain before treatment could be better treated by SBRT,BED10 ≥60 Gy and follow-up chemotherapy after radiotherapy can prolong the survival of patients.
6. Role of ROCK1 in the podocyte injury induced by oxidized low-density lipoprotein
Menglei JU ; Huizhen WANG ; Yangyang ZUO ; Jianteng XIE ; Feng WEN ; Sheng LI ; Lei FU ; Jing LI ; Tiantian LIANG ; Yanhui WANG ; Wei SHI ; Wenjian WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(1):37-42
Objective:
To explore the role of ROCK1 in oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) induced podocyte injury and its possible mechanism.
Methods:
The conditionally immortalized mouse podocyte cells were cultured in vitro and exposed to 20 μg/ml ox-LDL for 24 h. Western blotting was used to analyze the expression level of p-MYPT, nephrin, LC3-Ⅱ, p62, p-ULK1 in groups of control, ox-LDL, ROCK1 siRNA with ox-LDL, wtROCK1 with ox-LDL. Podocytes were incubated with DiI labeled ox-LDL for 4 h and fluorescence microscope was used to analyze lipid distribution.
Results:
Compared with control group, ox-LDL increased cell cholesterol accumulation, activated ROCK along with decreased nephrin, LC3-Ⅱ(
7.Podocyte-specific knock-in of PTEN protects kidney against high fat diet
Huizhen WANG ; Menglei JU ; Yangyang ZUO ; Tiantian LIANG ; Jing LI ; Jianteng XIE ; Yanhui WANG ; Feng WEN ; Yifan ZHANG ; Sheng LI ; Wenjian WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2018;34(3):192-200
Objective To evaluate the effect of over-expression of phosphatase and tensin homolog does on chromosome ten (PTEN) in podocytes on kidney under high fat diet (HFD) in vivo and clarify the mechanism how PTEN regulates scavenger receptor A (SR-A) expression exposed to oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) in podocytes in vitro.Methods The podocyte-specific PTEN knockin (PPKI) mice were fed with HFD to establish mouse model of lipid-induced renal injury.Mice were divided into four groups:ND+Ctrl group,ND+PPKI group,HFD+Ctrl group and HFD+PPKI group.After 24 weeks of dietary intervention,all mice were tested for clinical and biochemical parameters,including serum creatinine (Scr) as well as urine albumin excretion rate (UAER);renal lipid content was measured by oil red O staining and cholesterol quantitative analysis;the pathological changes of glomeruli were observed by PAS staining and electron microscope.Podocyte injury was induced by ox-LDL in vitro.Western blotting was used to detect the changes of SR-A expression induced by ox-LDL after YAP-siRNA interfering (si-YAP),as well as YAP phosphorylation induced by ox-LDL after interfering by PTEN-siRNA (si-PTEN) and PTEN phosphatase inhibitor (Bpv-PTEN),and overexpressing by recombinant adenovirus (ad-PTEN).Results Compared with ND+Ctrl group,HFD+ Ctrl group significantly aggravated the levels of Scr and UAER,the expression of SR-A in podocytes,renal lipid content,mesangial matrix expansion,effacement of podocyte foot processes,and incrassation of glomerular basement membrane (all P < 0.05).Conversely,compared with HFD+Ctrl group,HFD+ PPKI group obviously alleviated the above lipid-induced renal damage (all P < 0.05).In vitro,the expression of SR-A in podocytes was up-regulated when stimulated with ox-LDL (P < 0.05),and the knockout of YAP significantly down-regulated the expression of SR-A induced by ox-LDL (P < 0.05).Exposed to ox-LDL,the expression of p-YAP increased in podocytes (P < 0.05);over-expression of PTEN inhibited p-YAP up-regulation induced by ox-LDL (P < 0.05),while either knockdown of PTEN or inhibition of PTEN phosphatase activity displayed opposite effect (all P < 0.05).Conclusions Over-expression of PTEN in podocytes protected the kidney against damage from HFD in vivo and PTEN might suppress SR-A mediated lipid uptake via dephosphorylating p-YAP to prevent podocyte injury from ox-LDL.
8.A cross-sectional survey and influencing factors analysis of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of enteral nutrition implemented by nurses in burn intensive care unit
Maojun LI ; Hualing CHEN ; Yangyang JU ; Lijin ZENG ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Burns 2023;39(9):874-881
Objective:To investigate the status of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of enteral nutrition implemented by nurses in burn intensive care unit (BICU) and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:A multi-center cross-sectional survey research method was used. On May 8 th, 2022, 107 BICU nurses who met the inclusion criteria were selected from the burn departments of the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (the Third Military Medical University), Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, the Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Guiyang Steel Factory Staff Hospital, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University. The self-made nurses' enteral nutrition nursing knowledge-attitude-behavior questionnaire for severely burned patients was used to investigate the nurses' gender, age, working years, professional title, position, highest educational background, and whether they received systematic training in knowledge of enteral nutrition, the scores of each factor, and the total scores of knowledge, attitude, and behavior dimensions of enteral nutrition in nurses. The nurses were classified according to the general data, and the total scores of their knowledge, attitude, and behavior of enteral nutrition were calculated. Data were statistically analyzed with independent sample t test, one-way analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis H test. According to the results of univariate analysis and combined with clinical experience and significance, the generalized linear model analysis was carried out to screen the independent influencing factors of the total scores of knowledge, attitude, and behavior of enteral nutrition in BICU nurses. Results:A total of 107 nurses were surveyed, and 107 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective recovery rate of 100%. In the BICU nurses' enteral nutrition knowledge-attitude-behavior questionnaire, the total scores of knowledge, attitude, and behavior were 44±13, 87±15, and 70±19, respectively. Most of the BICU nurses in this survey were female, aged 22-48 (31±6) years, and the number of nurses worked for 1-5, 6-10, and ≥11 years was evenly distributed. The majority of the professional titles of nurses were nurses, positions were responsible nurses, and the highest educational background was undergraduate. Forty-four nurses received systematic training in knowledge of enteral nutrition. There were statistically significant differences in the total scores of knowledge of enteral nutrition among BICU nurses with different ages, working years, professional titles, positions, highest educational background, and whether they received systematic training in knowledge of enteral nutrition (with H values of 27.36, 15.27, and 10.19, respectively, Z values of -3.33, -2.59, and -6.46, respectively, P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the total scores of attitude and behavior of enteral nutrition among BICU nurses with different gender, ages, working years, professional titles, positions, highest educational background, and whether they received systematic training in knowledge of enteral nutrition ( P>0.05). Age (26-30, 31-35, and ≥36 years old), highest educational background (undergraduate), and the systematic training received in enteral nutrition knowledge were the independent influencing factors for the total score of knowledge of enteral nutrition in BICU nurses (with 95% confidence intervals of 0.12-0.36, 0-0.30, 0.03-0.31, 0.01-0.32, and 0.19-0.40, respectively, standardized regression coefficients of 0.24, 0.15, 0.17, 0.17, and 0.29, respectively, P<0.05). There were no independent influencing factors for the total scores of enteral nutrition attitude and behavior of BICU nurses in different characteristics ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The BICU nurses have low cognitive level in the implementation of enteral nutrition, their concept needs to be updated in time, and their behavior needs to be further standardized. Age (26-30, 31-35, and ≥36 years old), highest educational background (undergraduate), and the systematic training received in enteral nutrition knowledge were the independent influencing factors for the knowledge of enteral nutrition in BICU nurses.