1.Prospective study of risk factors for preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Yanli REN ; Xiangyong KONG ; Zhifang DU ; Zhichun FENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(10):757-760
Obgective To explore the risk factors of preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD).Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the risk factors of preterm infants with BPD.Preterm infants (gestational age < 32 weeks,and admission within 24 h since birth,and survival time more than 28 d since birth) who were sent to the Ward of Extremely Preterm Infants in Bayi Children's Hospital Affiliated to Clinical Medical College in Beijing Military General Hospital of Southern Medical University were enrolled from November 2013 to May 2014.According to the diagnostic criteria of BPD,the subjects were divided into 2 groups(BPD group and non-BPD group).Factors such as maternal information,neonatal basic information,neonatal diseases and treatments were compared between the 2 groups.Risk factors of preterm infants with BPD were analyzed by using t test,Chi-square test,Fisher's exact probability method and Logistic regression analysis.Results (1) A total of 298 cases were enrolled in this study.Among these infants,180 cases were male and 118 cases were female.The gestational age ranged from 25.6 to 31.9 weeks with the average age of (29.9 ± 1.4) weeks and the birth weights ranged from 740 to 2 300 g with the average weight of (1 428.3 ± 289.0) g.There were 19 cases of extremely low birth weight and 175 cases of very low birth weight.Sixty-nine cases of these infants were diagnosed as BPD (43 cases were mild,10 cases were moderate,16 cases were severe) with incidence of 23.2%.(2)The incidence of BPD was negatively related to gestational age and birth weight:the incidence of BPD in preterm infants with gestational age < 28 weeks,28-30 weeks and ≥ 30-32 weeks were 70.4%,41.9% and 6.2%;the incidence of BPD in preterm infants with birth weight < 1 000 g,1 000-1 500 g and ≥ 1 500-1 800 g were 78.9%,29.5% and 8.8%.(3) Multivariate Logistic regression found gestational age (OR =4.52),birth weight (OR =3.38),gender (OR =3.04),cytomegalovirus infection (OR =55.27),duration of invasive ventilation ≥ 7 d (OR =3.22),the highest concentration of inspired oxygen ≥400 mL/L (OR =4.14),patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) in need of surgical ligation (OR =7.30),and transfusion of packed red blood cells within 14 d since birth (OR =3.51) were the independent risk factors of BPD (all P < 0.05).(4) Factors such as birth weight (P =0.015),duration of invasive ventilation (P =0.003),duration of inspired oxygen (P =0.000),and PDA in need of surgical ligation or not(P =0.017) were related to the severity of BPD.Conclusions BPD is a multifactorial disease.Taking effective measures to control risk factors is the key for preventing BPD.
2.Influence of diversification continuing care on quality of life and activities of daily living of epilepsy patients
Yanli KONG ; Jie ZHENG ; Yao CHEN ; Lijie BAI ; Tao GUO ; Jiehui WENG ; Wenling LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(2):104-107
Objective To investigate the influence of diversification continuing care on quality of life and activities of daily living of epilepsy patients secondary to cerebral hemispheric atrophy.Methods Twenty epilepsy patients with cerebral hemispheric atrophy,admitted to Second Department of Neurosurgery of Hebei Provincial People's Hospital from March 2012 to December 2014 were selected by convenience sampling method,and divided into the intervention group (12 cases) and control group (8 cases),Patients in the control group were given routine guidance discharge,and intervention group were given continuing nursing intervention.The influence of diversification continuing care on quality of life and activities of daily living of epilepsy patients were compared between two groups.Results Twelve months after discharge,QOL in the control group and the intervention group scored 58.8±20.9 and 77.2±14.3,t=2.37,P < 0.05.The ADL scored 49.42±8.14 and 62.72±7.06,t=2.39,P <0.05.Conclusions Diversification continuing nursing intervention is helpful to improve quality of life and activities of daily living of epilepsy patients secondary to cerebral hemispheric atrophy.
3.Characterization of a novel allele of Aw33 subtype of the ABO blood group.
Yongkui KONG ; Xiaohong CAI ; Li WANG ; Ying XIE ; Xue LIU ; Yanli CHANG ; Qiankun YANG ; Xianping LYU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2020;37(5):570-572
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the molecular basis for an A subtype of the ABO blood group.
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The forward and reverse typing of the ABO blood group were identified by gel card and test tube methods. The ABO gene of the patient was detected by PCR-sequence specific primer (PCR-SSP). Exons 1 to 7 of the ABO gene was amplified by PCR and sequenced. The ABO gene was also subjected to subclone sequencing for haplotype analysis.
RESULTS:
The patient's red cells showed weak agglutination with anti-A but non-agglutination with anti-B. The patient's serum showed 1+ agglutination with A cells and 4+ agglutination with B cells. Based on above serological characteristics, the patient was defined as Aw subtype of the ABO blood group. Sequencing analysis showed that the patient was heterozygous for c.106G>T, c.188G>A, c.189C>T, c.220C>T, c.297A>G, c.467C>T, c.543G>C, c.646T>A, c.681G>A, c.771C>T, c.829G>A, in addition with a c.261G deletion. Combined with the result of subclone sequencing, the ABO genotype of the patient was determined as ABO*AW.33. new/O.01.02, which harbored c.467C>T and c.543G>C variants compared with ABO*A1.01 and c.543G>C variant compared with ABO*A1.02. The novel allele has been submitted to GenBank with an accession number of MK302122.
CONCLUSION
A novel allele of Aw33 subtype has been identified with its GTA transferase gene harboring c.467C>T and c.543G>C variants compared with A1.01.
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4.Clinical effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with pressure therapy in the treatment of eczema
Liang XING ; Hua KONG ; Pan ZHANG ; Yongmei YANG ; Yanli MA ; Qiang JIAO ; Guodong ZHAO
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022;44(8):878-881
Objective:To observe the clinical effect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) collapsibility combined with pressure therapy in the treatment of eczema.Methods:From January 2021 to August 2021, 60 patients with lower extremity venous ulcers who were treated in Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences were selected and randomly divided into the control group (30 patients) and observation group (30 patients). The control group was treated by the routine pressure therapy, and the observation group was by the TCM nursing intervention on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated for 2 weeks. The visual analogy scale (VAS),chronic Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ), Self-rating Anxiety Acale (SAS), and Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) were measured and evaluated at baseline and after treatment.Results:The total response rate was 100.0% (30/30) in the observation group and 86.7% (26/30) in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=4.29, P=0.038). The VAS (2.47±0.68 vs. 2.97±0.14, t=3.95), SAS (40.31±11.93 vs. 55.87±4.53, t=4.73), SDS (44.30±5.38 vs. 47.61±5.33, t=2.39) scores were significantly lower than those in the control group ( P<0.05), CIVIQ score (86.63±2.74 vs. 84.67±3.23, t=2.54) was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:TCM combined with pressure therapy can promote the healing of ulcers in patients with eczema, relieve pain, and improve the quality of life of patients.
5.Epidemiological characteristics and genotype of norovirus outbreaks in schools in Xicheng District of Beijing from 2017 to 2022
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(5):704-707
Objective:
To analyze the epidemiological and molecular characteristics of norovirus outbreaks in schools in Xicheng District of Beijing from 2017 to 2022, so as to provide evidence for the prevention and control of norovirus outbreaks in schools.
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Data of norovirus outbreaks in schools in Xicheng District, Beijing during 2017 to 2022 were collected and analyzed by descriptive epidemiological methods. Realtime PCR was used to detect the nucleic acid of group GⅠand GⅡnorovirus, the positive norovirus nucleic acid samples were sent to Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention for molecular typing.
Results:
From 2017 to 2022, 185 norovirus outbreaks were reported in schools in Xicheng District, including 166 cluster outbreaks and 19 outbreaks. A total of 2 044 cases were reported, with a total attack rate of 13.92%. There were two peaks in the outbreak time, which were from March to June after the spring semester and from October to December after autumn semester. Primary schools were the most common place of occurrence (101 cases), followed by nursery institutions (68 cases) and secondary schools (16 cases). There were statistically significant differences in the incidence rates among different sites(12.37%, 22.78%, 8.47%, χ2=263.34, P<0.01). There were significant differences in the incidence of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomachache among different students (χ2=263.33, 90.58, 20.42, 30.29, P<0.01). Vomiting was the main symptom in primary school and nursery school children (96.41%, 98.28%), and the diarrhea rate was higher in middle school students (68.22%). The outbreaks were mainly caused by type GⅡ norovirus. The genotype from 2017 to 2021 showed the characteristics of diversity, mainly GⅡ.2[P16], but there was no significant advantage for the GⅡ.2 [P16] during 2019 to 2021.
Conclusions
The norovirus outbreak in schools in Xicheng district of Beijing from 2017 to 2022 are mainly caused by GⅡ type genome. The main genotype is GⅡ.2[P16]. Norovirus infection mainly occurred in primary schools and kindergartens. For the vulnerable populations, it is necessary to improve the capacity to early identification, student infectious disease management, active infection control and prevention measures, and pathogen surveillance and sporadic case monitoring.
6.Effects and Mechanism of Xiaozheng Decoction on the Proliferation and Migration of Uterine Leiomyoma Cells in Rat
Yanli WU ; Kai FAN ; Shoufang KONG ; Xiufang ZHAO ; Jianghua OUYANG
China Pharmacy 2021;32(20):2450-2458
OBJECTIVE:To study the effects a nd mechanism of X iaozheng decoction on the proliferation and migration of uterine leiomyoma cells in rat. METHODS :Female SD rats were randomly divided into normal control group ,model group , chemical medicine positive control group (Mifepristone tablets ,2.25 mg/kg),TCM positive control group (Guizhi fuling capsules , 200 mg/kg),Xiaozheng decoction low-dose ,medium-dose and high-dose groups (1.4,2.8,5.6 g/kg),with 15 rats in each group. Except for normal control group ,other groups were given intramuscular injection of estrogen and progesterone to induce uterine leiomyomas model. On the second day after modeling ,rats in administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ; normal control group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 4 months. After last administration ,the uterus was removed and its morphology was observed ;the uterine coefficient was calculated. Uterine leiomyoma cells or uterine smooth muscle cells were isolated and cultured. The proliferation rate and migration rate of cells were detected by MTT method and cell scratch test ;flow cytometry was used to detect the cell apoptosis rate ;mRNA expression of HMGB 1 were detected by RT-qPCR. The expression of phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt),nuclear factor κB inhibitor α (IκBα)and phosphorylated transforming growth factor β-activated kinase 1(p-TAK1)were detected by ELISA ;the protein expression of HMGB 1,phospholipid 3 kinase(PI3K),p-Akt in cytoplasm and nuclear factor κB p65(NF-κB p65)in nucleus were detected by Western blot assay. RESULTS :Compared with normal control g roup,the myometrium of the model group was significantly thickened ,the number of uterine smooth muscle cells were significantly increased and the sizes were 83777930。E-mail:jianghua_ouyang@126.com different,the arrangement of muscle fibers in so me areas was disordered,the uterine coefficient ,and the relative expression of HMGB 1 mRNA and protein were increased significantly (P< 0.01). Compared with model group ,the thickening of uterine myometrium and other symptoms were improved to different extents in Xiaozheng decoction groups and positive control groups ;the uterine coefficient ,cell proliferation rate ,migration rate ,mRNA and protein expression of HMGB 1,the expression of p-Akt and IκBα,protein expression of PI 3K and p-Akt (except for Xiaozheng decoction low-dose group )in cytoplasm were all decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01);the cell apoptosis rate ,the expression of p-TAK 1,protein expression of NF-κB p65 in nucleus were all increased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The effects of Xiaozheng decoction showed a dose-dependent trend. CONCLUSIONS :Xiaozheng decoction can inhibit the proliferation and migration of uterine leiomyoma cells by down-regulating the expression of HMGB 1,PI3K and p-Akt ,up-regulating the expression of NF-κB p65,so as to promote cell apoptosis.
7.Effects of miRNA-373-3p on the proliferation of nephroblastoma cells through targeted regulation of CD44 expression
Yanjun WANG ; Yanxia KONG ; Xueli QUAN ; Yanli YUAN ; Yongtao DUAN ; Feng WANG ; Jie WANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2022;34(2):86-91
Objective:To explore the effects of miRNA-373-3p (miR-373-3p) on the proliferation of nephroblastoma G401 cells through targeted regulation of CD44 expression.Methods:Bioinformatic method was used to predict the possible targeted genes of miR-373-3p based on bioinformatic databases including miRDB, miRanda, PITA and DIANA-microT. G401 cells were taken and transfected with miR-373-3p mimic, mimic negative control, miR-373-3p inhibitor or inhibitor negative control, respectively. Cell proliferation ability was detected by using CCK-8 assay. The number of clones was detected by using clone formation assay. The relative expression level of CD44 mRNA was detected by using real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and the expression level of CD44 protein was detected by using Western blotting. The dual luciferase gene reporter assay was carried out in HEK-293T cells to vertify the target gene of miR-373-3p.Results:Bioinformatic analysis indicated that CD44 was a targeted gene of miR-373-3p. After 24 h transfection, the proliferation activity of G401 cells in miR-373-3p mimic group was decreased compared with that in mimic negative control group (all P < 0.05). After 48 h transfection, the proliferation activity of tumor cells in miR-373-3p inhibitor group was increased compared with that inhibitor negative control group (all P < 0.05). The formed number of clones in miR-373-3p mimic group was reduced compared with that in the mimic negative control group (55.3±2.5 vs. 90.7±2.9), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 14.57, P < 0.01). The formed number of clones in miR-373-3p inhibitor group was more than that in inhibitor negative control group (115.0±2.7 vs. 92.0±2.4), and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 8.86, P < 0.01). The dual-luciferase gene reporter assay showed that CD44 was a direct targeted gene of miR-373-3p. The relative expression levels of CD44 mRNA in miR-373-3P mimic and mimic negative control group were 0.62±0.03 and 1.00±0.01, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 11.28, P < 0.01). The relative expression levels of CD44 mRNA in miR-373-3p inhibitor and inhibitor negative control group were 1.31±0.02 and 1.00±0.00, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 12.65, P < 0.01). The CD44 protein expression was decreased in miR-373-3p mimic group, while increased in miR-373-3p inhibitor group. Conclusion:miR-373-3p can inhibit tumor cell proliferation by targeting CD44 in nephroblastoma.
8.Effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture on pharmacodynamics of remimazolam for loss of consciousness in patients of different genders and ages undergoing painless gastroscopy
Lili KONG ; Na ZHOU ; Jianan HOU ; Jing YUAN ; Qinxian WANG ; Yanli LI ; Yanhong LI ; Wei HAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2023;43(12):1507-1509
Objective:To evaluate the effect of wrist-ankle acupuncture on the pharmacodynamics of remimazolam for loss of consciousness in the patients of different genders and ages undergoing painless gastroscopy.Methods:American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classificationⅠor Ⅱ patients, undergoing elective painless gastroscopy, were divided into 4 groups according to gender and age: agedmale (age≥65 yr) group (group AM), agedfemale (age≥65 yr) group (group AF), young male (18 yr≤age <65 yr) group (group YM), and young female (18 yr≤age <65 yr) group (group YF). After 10 min of wrist-ankle acupuncture on 1st and 2nd areas of the bilateralupper limbs of the patient, modified Dixon′s up-and-down sequential experiment was used for the test.The initial dose of intravenous remimazolam was 0.20 mg/kg. Each time the dose increased/decreased by 0.05 mg/kg. If the patient lost consciousness, the next patient received a lower dose of remimazolam, otherwise a higher dose was given in the next patient. Loss of consciousness was defined as MOAA/S score was 0 or 1, and the process was repeated until 7 turning points appeared.The median effective dose (ED 50)and 95% confidence interval of remimazolam were calculated by probit method. Results:The ED 50 and 95% confidence interval of remimazolam were 0.296(0.233-0.376), 0.319(0.262-0.388), 0.323(0.278-0.375) and 0.344(0.285-0.415)mg/kg in AM, AF, YM and YF groups, respectively. There was no significant difference in ED 50 among the four groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Under the action of wrist-ankle acupuncture, the pharmacodynamics of remazolam is comparable when used for the patients of different genders and ages undergoing painless gastroscopy.
9.Comparison of the classification of pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease according to transpulmonary pressure gradient or diastolic pressure difference methods.
Hao ZHANG ; Haifeng ZHANG ; Email: HAIFENG_ZHANG@163.COM. ; Wei SUN ; Yanhui SHENG ; Rong YANG ; Dongjie XU ; Fang ZHOU ; Ying XU ; Yanli ZHOU ; Xiangqing KONG ; Xinli LI
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2015;43(9):769-773
OBJECTIVETo compare the features of patients with pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease classified according to transpulmonary gradient (TGP) or diastolic pressure difference (DPD).
METHODSThirty-three patients with pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease diagnosed by right heart catheterization were enrolled. Patients were divided into two groups according to TPG: 17 patients with TPG ≤ 12 mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) and 16 patients with TPG > 12 mmHg; or divided into two groups according to DPD: 23 patients with DPD < 7 mmHg and 10 patients with DPD ≥ 7 mmHg. McNemar's method was used to test the agreement of the two classification methods.
RESULTSBelow are the patients features according to the classification by TPG: central venous pressure ((9.0 ± 2.5) vs. (12.7 ± 5.4) mmHg), mean right atria pressure ((9.1 ± 2.4) vs. (12.8 ± 5.2) mmHg), right heart systolic pressure ((45.5 ± 9.8) vs. (66.8 ± 15.4) mmHg), right heart mean pressure ((22.6 ± 5.2) vs. (33.1 ± 7.5) mmHg), pulmonary systolic pressure ((44.2 ± 10.3) vs. (64.8 ± 14.2) mmHg), pulmonary diastolic pressure ((24.2 ± 4.5) vs. (33.1 ± 8.3) mmHg), pulmonary mean pressure ((32.3 ± 5.7) vs. (45.8 ± 8.6) mmHg), cardiac index ((2.6 ± 1.0) vs. (1.9 ± 0.9) L · min(-1) · m(-2)), right heart EF ((31.2 ± 12.6)% vs. (22.6 ± 7.1) %) and pulmonary vascular resistance ((2.3 ± 0.8) vs. (6.3 ± 2.6) Wood) were significantly different between the two groups (all P < 0.05). According to the classification of DPD, only right heart diastolic pressure ((7.4 ± 3.7) vs. (11.5 ± 5.7) mmHg), pulmonary diastolic pressure ((25.9 ± 6.4) vs. (34.7 ± 8.0) mmHg) and pulmonary vascular resistance ((3.3 ± 2.0) vs. (6.2 ± 3.4) Wood) were significantly different between the two groups (all P < 0.05). These was a weak agreement (κ = 0.386 6, 95% CI: 0.092 2-0.681 0) between the two classification methods.
CONCLUSIONTPG classification is superior to DPD classification for pulmonary hypertension patients due to left heart disease on identifying the hemodynamic differences.
Blood Pressure ; Cardiac Catheterization ; Diastole ; Heart ; Heart Failure ; Hemodynamics ; Humans ; Hypertension, Pulmonary ; Vascular Resistance
10.A review of deep learning methods for the detection and classification of pulmonary nodules.
Qingyi ZHAO ; Ping KONG ; Jianzhong MIN ; Yanli ZHOU ; Zhuangzhuang LIANG ; Sheng CHEN ; Maoju LI
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2019;36(6):1060-1068
Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among all malignant tumors. The key to reducing lung cancer mortality is the accurate diagnosis of pulmonary nodules in early-stage lung cancer. Computer-aided diagnostic techniques are considered to have potential beyond human experts for accurate diagnosis of early pulmonary nodules. The detection and classification of pulmonary nodules based on deep learning technology can continuously improve the accuracy of diagnosis through self-learning, and is an important means to achieve computer-aided diagnosis. First, we systematically introduced the application of two dimension convolutional neural network (2D-CNN), three dimension convolutional neural network (3D-CNN) and faster regions convolutional neural network (Faster R-CNN) techniques in the detection of pulmonary nodules. Then we introduced the application of 2D-CNN, 3D-CNN, multi-stream multi-scale convolutional neural network (MMCNN), deep convolutional generative adversarial networks (DCGAN) and transfer learning technology in classification of pulmonary nodules. Finally, we conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of different deep learning methods in the detection and classification of pulmonary nodules.
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