1.Investigation of the Relationship between Cognitive Function and MRI Manifestation in Patients with SHPT
Rong JI ; Li HAO ; Sen ZHANG ; Suisheng ZHENG ; Yanqi SHAN
Journal of China Medical University 2017;46(8):720-723,728
Objective To investigate the relationship between cognitive function and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) manifestations in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) by analyzing brain MRI diffusion-weighted imaging,diffusion tensor imaging,serological markers,and cognitive function.Methods We evaluated 49 random patients with SHPT.We adopted two functional scales to evaluate cognitive function and performed MRI fractional anisotropy (FA) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) to evaluate white matter function of brain functional areas.We recorded serological markers,and conducted statistical analysis to analyze correlation among cognitive function scores,brain MRI in white matter functional areas,and biochemical parameters.Results We found that at the frontal area,the FA and ADC values were correlated with the MMSE language and memory function scores;at the parietal area,the FA and ADC values were correlated to the MoCA visuospatial executive function scores;the other areas had no significant correlation with cognitive function scale score.Cognitive function was negatively correlated with immunoreactive parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels but positively correlated with education level,while it was not correlated with sex,age,blood pressure,and serum calcium levels in patients with SHPT.Conclusion In patients with SHPT,cognitive function is correlated with iPTH level and education level.The FA and ADC values of brain MRI in the frontal and parietal lobes might play a diagnostic role in evaluating cognitive function and locating injury for patients with SHPT,which requires clinical attention.
2.The value of MR T2* in evaluation of liver iron overload related to long term blood transfusion
Jiajia XU ; Li XIANG ; Liwei ZOU ; Lianzi SU ; Yanqi SHAN ; Suisheng ZHENG ; Xijun GONG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(12):1867-1869,1890
Objective To investigate the value of MR T2* in evaluation of liver iron overload caused by long term blood transfusion.Methods Thirty one patients with long term blood transfusion were collected.Both serum ferritin(SF)and CRP levels were measured and the adjusted serum ferritin(ASF)concentration was calculated.MRI of the maximum cross-sectional liver was performed using a 1.5T scanner (Siemens Avanto).The T2* value of the liver was measured,and the correlation analysis was carried out.Twenty one normal volunteers served as controls.The transfusion group was divided into iron overload group and non overload group,and differences between groups were analyzed.Results The correlation coefficient in 31 patients between liver T2* value and SF,ASF and blood transfusion volume was-0.695,-0.728 and -0.657 respectively,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The correlation coefficient between SF and blood transfusion volume was 0.518,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).There was difference in T 2* value between three groups.Conclusion MR T2* has some practical value in the evaluation of liver iron overload in patients with long term blood transfusion.
3.Huai qi huang granules for the treatment of children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia: a multicenter clinical study
Lishen SHAN ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Miao LI ; Xiaohua HAN ; Huanji CHENG ; Yan HUANG ; Jicheng DAI ; Shuqiang QU ; Jun SUN ; Yan BAI ; Changshan LIU ; Shaomin REN ; Yingchun LI ; Liping SUN ; Yingxue ZOU ; Hao XU ; Xiuqing WU ; Hong YAN ; Jing CHEN ; Li YAO ; Yanqi SU ; Chunmei JIA ; Chenghua SHI ; Jianhua LIU ; Zhongping ZHANG ; Jun WANG ; Yuling HAN ; Yanfen WANG ; Yushui WANG ; Guang YANG
International Journal of Pediatrics 2018;45(1):53-57,72
Objective To analyze the effects of Hual qi huang granules on children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.Methods A randomized,multicenter parallel controlled clinical trial was carried out.A total of 3 000 cases of hospitalized children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia were selected.All of them were given treatment for mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia with macrolide antibiotics and symptomatic treatment.They were randomly divided into 2 groups:research group and control group.The children of research group were give oral Huai qi huang granules for three months.According to the classification of pneumonia,these two groups were divided into:lobar pneumonia research group,lobar pneumonia control group,lobular pneumonia research group,lobular pneumonia control group.The hospitalization duration of fever,length of hospital stay,the absorption area of lung inflammation and pneumonia severity sores were observed.The frequency of upper respiratory infections,bronchitis,pneumonia were observed in 3 months after discharge.Results 2 378 cases were investigated.The hospitalization duration of fever,length of hospital stay of research group were significantly shorter than that of in control group (P < 0.001).The children with lobar pneumonia,2 weeks after treatment,the absorption of consolidation of the lobar pneumonia research group is significantly better than lobar pneumonia control group (P <0.001).After two weeks treatment,the pneumonia scores of lobar pneumonia research group is lower than lobar pneumonia control group (P < 0.05).Followup of 3 months after hospital discharge,frequency of upper respiratory infection and bronchitis of research group,were significantly lower than that of control.In addition,appetite increased significantly in research group than control (P < 0.001).There are 21 cases with drug associated adverse reactions (mild diarrhea),including 12 cases of research group,9 cases of control group,and there was no statistical significance (P >0.05).Conclusion Standard treatment combined with oral Huai qi huang granules in the treatment of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia,can significantly shorten hospitalization duration of fever,length of hospital stay and reduce the severity score of pneumonia.Three months oral Huai qi huang granules can significant reduce the frequency of respiratory infections and bronchitis,also can increase patients appetite,and be safe.