1.Efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma
Qingyi ZHAO ; Yanting ZHU ; Ningling WU ; Di YANG ; Zhangyan CHEN ; Jieyu ZHANG
International Eye Science 2025;25(8):1343-1346
AIM: To assess the effectiveness of selective laser trabeculoplasty(SLT)in the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma(POAG).METHODS:Totally 24 patients(33 eyes)with POAG who had poor control of intraocular pressure(IOP)from June 2022 to December 2023 were included in this retrospective study, and all of them were treated with SLT. Furthermore, the IOP, mean deviation(MD), mean sensitivity(MS), and the thickness and vascular density(VD)of optic disc nerve layer were compared after treatment. RESULTS: There were significant reducion in IOP at 1, 3, 6, 12 mo after treatment(all P<0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in MD and MS before treatment and at 6 and 12 mo after treatment(all P>0.05), and there were no statistical significant differences in the thickness and VD of optic disc(all P>0.05).CONCLUSION: SLT can significantly reduce IOP in POAG patients in the short term, without damaging the visual field and optic disc nerves, while the effectiveness of SLT decreases over time.
2.Current status of dietary quality and its influencing factors in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis
Yuan ZHAO ; Yuanping XU ; Rongrong YANG ; Qiuni ZHU ; Yanting YANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):180-183
Objective To analyze the current status of dietary quality in patients with chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG), and to explore the influencing factors of dietary quality. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 550 patients with CAG admitted to the hospital from April 2021 to April 2024. Self-made basic data questionnaire, dietary balance index (DBI), and hospital anxiety and depression scale-anxiety subscale (HADS-A) were used for investigation. Multivariate linear regression analysis was applied to analyze the influencing factors of DBI-lower bound score (LBS). Results The average score of DBI-LBS in 550 patients with CAG was (31.45±8.53) points. There were significant differences in DBI-LBS scores among CAG patients in terms of age, body mass index (BMI), Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection, marital status, drinking history, smoking history, CAG severity, HADS-A score and concurrent gastrointestinal diseases (P<0.05). Multivariate linear regression analysis of the above influencing factors indicated that BMI, smoking history, HADS-A score and CAG severity were independent influencing factors of DBI-LBS score in CAG patients (P<0.05). Conclusion The general dietary quality is not optimistic in CAG patients, showing a moderate deficiency in dietary intake. BMI, disease severity and psychological status of patients are independent factors affecting dietary quality.
3.Exploring the nursing characteristics and management for patients with high levels of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) - antibodies undergoing different desensitization strategies before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT)
Danping ZHOU ; Yanting GU ; Yin LU ; Cuiping ZHANG ; Shiyuan ZHOU ; Xiaohong ZHOU ; Xiaming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(12):1687-1694
Objective: To investigate the efficacy, nursing characteristics, and management of different desensitization strategies before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) among patients with high level of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antibodies. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 82 patients with high levels of HLA antibodies who underwent allo-HSCT at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University and Suzhou Hopes Hematonosis Hospital between January 2020 to November 2023. Patients were divided into two groups based on the desensitization strategy they received: the anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody combined with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) group (n=50) and the anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody combined with Protein A immunoabsorption group (n=32). The differences of efficacy between the desensitization strategies were analyzed. The safety of both desensitization strategies were assessed by close monitoring of adverse events throughout the treatment. The nursing characteristics and interventions specific to these strategies were comprehensively summarized. Results: There were no significant differences in age, gender, and diagnosis between the two groups of patients receiving different desensitization strategies (P>0.05). Following desensitization in the immunoadsorption group, the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) levels of anti-HLA Class I antibody decreased significantly compared to initial screening (P=0.048), while the decrease in MFI values of anti-HLA Class II antibody was not statistically significant (P=0.173). In the TPE group, the MFI levels for both anti-HLA Class I and II antibodies after desensitization decreased significantly compared to initial screening (P=0.025 and 0.028, respectively). Monitoring of adverse events during desensitization treatment, found that patients in the immunoadsorption group experienced mild decreases in blood pressure during the process, with two patients developing severe hypotension. No allergic reactions occurred, and no damage of liver or kidney function was observed after the immunoadsorption. In the immunoadsorption group, a total of 19 patients underwent sera immunoglobulin assays before and after immunoadsorption. Compared to the initial screening, the immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels significantly decreased after immunoadsorption (P<0.001). In TPE group, 12 patients experienced mild hypotension during the plasma exchange process, but no severe hypotension was observed. One patient developed an allergic reaction. After the TPE treatment, no damage of liver or kidney function was observed, nor any decrease of IgG levels. In terms of safety of intravenous access, neither group experienced severe complications such as catheter-related bloodstream infections or deep vein thrombosis. In the TPE group, catheter occlusion occurred during the process of plasma exchange in 2 patients, while no such incident was observed in the immunoadsorption group. Patients of both groups exhibited anxiety and depression before treatment. After psychological care, the scores for anxiety and depression significantly decreased (P<0.001). Conclusion: Both desensitization strategies significantly decreased the HLA antibodies in highly sensitized patients with high level of HLA antibodies undergoing allo-HSCT. For patients receiving immunoabsorption, nursing care should focus on preventing and managing hypotension and implementing infection-prevention measures due to IgG depletion. In contrast, for those undergoing TPE, vigilant monitoring and prompt management of potential allergic reactions are essential components of nursing practice.
4.Effects of grain-sized moxibustion on Th1/Th2 balance and transcription factors T-bet and GATA3 in immunosuppressed mice induced by cyclophosphamide
Tao ZHU ; Zhenzhi WANG ; Jia REN ; Yanting CHENG ; Zhen GAO ; Yufang JI ; Jinling MIAO ; Laixi JI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;47(6):818-825
Objective To observe the effects of grain-sized moxibustion on Th1 cell/Th2 cell(Th1/Th2)balance and transcription factors T-box transcription factor(T-bet)and GATA binding protein 3(GATA3)in immunosuppressive mice induced by chemotherapy.Methods According to the random number table method,32 SPF male CD-1(ICR)mice were randomly divided into the normal group,model group,levamisole hydrochloride group,and grain-sized moxibustion group,with eight mice per group.Except for the normal group,the immunosuppressive model was established by intraperitoneal injection of cyclophosphamide(80 mg/kg,once daily for three consecutive days).Mice in the levamisole hydrochloride group were given levamisole hydrochloride solution(10 mg/kg)by gavage.Mice in the grain-sized moxibustion group was given grain-sized moxibustion at"Guanyuan"(CV4),bilateral"Zusanli"(ST36),and bilateral"Sanyinjiao"(SP6),with three Zhuang at each acupoint for approximately 30 s each.The intervention was administered once daily for seven consecutive days.The general condition of mice was observed.The spleen mass and spleen index were detected.The pathological changes of spleen tissue were observed by HE staining.The protein and mRNA expressions of T-bet,GATA3,interferon-γ(IFN-γ),and interleukin(IL)-4 in spleen tissue of mice were detected by Western blotting and real-time PCR.The contents of IFN-γ,IL-2,and IL-4 in serum of mice were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Results Compared with the normal group,the mice in the model group were slow in response,unstable in gait;the spleen weight and spleen index were increased(P<0.05);the structure of spleen tissue was disordered,the mRNA and protein expressions of T-bet and IFN-γ in spleen tissue were decreased,and the mRNA and protein expressions of GATA3 and IL-4 were increased(P<0.05);the contents of IFN-γ and IL-2 in serum were decreased,and the content of IL-4 was increased(P<0.05).Compared with the model group,the general condition of mice in the levamisole hydrochloride group and the grain-sized moxibustion group was improved,the structure of spleen tissue was improved,the mRNA and protein expressions of T-bet and IFN-γ in spleen tissue were decreased,and the mRNA and protein expressions of GATA3 and IL-4 were increased(P<0.05);the contents of IFN-γ and IL-2 in serum were decreased,and the content of IL-4 was increased(P<0.05).Conclusion Grain-sized moxibustion can significantly improve the immunosuppressive symptoms induced by chemotherapy.The mechanism may be through regulating the expressions of transcription factors T-bet and GATA3,regulating Th1/Th2 balance,and thus restoring the immune balance.
5.Study on influencing factors of neurobehavioral development in young children suspected of developmental delays
Xiaoman LI ; Lijuan HUANG ; Xiao WANG ; Zumin LIU ; Runmin GUO ; Xueyan NONG ; Xiujuan HUANG ; Jinyuan ZHU ; Yanting CHEN ; Jinlin DU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(7):1244-1250
Objective To investigate the neurobehavioral development of young children aged 24 to 60 months in Shunde and explore the factors influencing the development of young children and provide reference for the interven-tion of neurobehavioral development delays in young children.Methods A retrospective cohort study was used to enroll the young children who were initially screened by the Pediatric Neuropsychological Developmental Scale(Pe-diatric Heart Scale)with a score of ≤85 was included in the study.With a score of ≤85,the young children might be at risk of developmental delays,and needed to be further diagnosed by the GESELL Developmental Diagnostic Scale,the basic information of the young children and their mothers at the time of birth were investigated,as well as basic information about the young children at the time of completing the GESELL Developmental Diagnostic Scale was collected.Results A total of 271 young children were included,196 males and 75 females.Young children had the lowest developmental quotient(DQ)in the language domain among the five domains(P<0.001).Multiple lin-ear regression models showed:compared with girls,the language domain DQ of boys decreased by 5.321 points(P=0.049,95%CI:-10.620--0.021),and the personal-social domain DQ decreased by 4.474 points(P=0.023,95%CI:-8.316--0.631).Compared with young children via natural vaginal delivery(NVD),the gross motor domain DQ of young children via caesarean section(CS)decreased by 4.890 points(P=0.008,95%CI:-8.499--1.281),the fine motor domain DQ decreased by 3.373 points(P=0.037,95%CI:-6.532--0.213),the language domain DQ decreased by 7.621 points(P=0.004,95%CI:-12.826--2.416),per-sonal-social domain DQ decreased by 6.232 points(P=0.001,95%CI:-10.006--2.457).The results of bi-nary logistic regression models showed,compared with young children via NVD,the risk of gross motor domain retar-dation in young children increased(OR=1.763,95%CI:1.003-3.100),the risk of fine motor domain retardation increased(OR=2.217,95%CI:1.235-3.980),the risk of language domain retardation increased(OR=3.306,95%CI:1.080-10.124).Conclusion Young children with suspected neurobehavioral delays were more likely to have delayed development in language domain than in other domains,boys had lower DQ in language domain and personal-social domain than girls,and the development of young children via CS was slower than that via NVD.Fo-cus should be on the language development of young children especially on the language and personal-social devel-opment of boys.Carefully chose delivery way.Focus should be placed on assessment of young children's comprehen-sive neurobehavioral development in early time.
6.Effect of Grain-sized Moxibustion on JAK2/ STAT3 Signaling Pathway in Colon Tissue of Ulcerative Colitis Mice
Tao ZHU ; Jie LI ; Hao YIN ; Yanting CHENG ; Yufang JI ; Haijun WANG ; Laixi JI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(18):1925-1933
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of grain-sized moxibustion at "Zhongwan (RN12)" "Tianshu (ST25)" and "Shangjuxu (ST37)" on the colon tissue of mice with ulcerative colitis (UC), and to analyze the potential mechanism. MethodsForty C57BL/6 male mice were randomly divided into blank group, model group, moxibustion group and mesalazine group, with 10 mice in each group. In all the groups except for the blank group, UC mouse model was prepared by freely drinking 3% sodium dextran sulfate solution. After successful modeling, the moxibustion group was treated with grain-sized moxibustion at Zhongwan, Tianshu and Shangjuxu , 3 cones per acupoint, 30 s of each cone. The mesalazine group was given 300 mg/kg of mesalazine enteric-coated tablet solution by gavage. The blank group and the model group were only fixed by grasping without any intervention. Each group was intervened once a day for 7 consecutive days. The general condition of mice in each group was observed, and the disease activity index (DAI) score was evaluated. The colon length, intestinal weight and colon mucosal injury score were detected. The contents of serum intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by ELISA. The pathological changes of colon tissue were observed by HE staining. The mRNA and protein expressions of non-receptor tyrosine protein kinase 2 (JAK2), signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) and suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) in colon tissue of mice were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry, respectively. The mean fluorescence intensity of JAK2 and SOCS3 in colon tissue of mice was detected by immunofluorescence double staining. ResultsCompared to the blank group, the mice in the model group had unclean perianal area, unformed stool, destroyed colonic mucosal morphology, shortened body weight and colon length, increased DAI score, intestinal weight index, colonic mucosal injury and pathological score, serum ICAM-1, IL-6 and TNF-α levels, increased mRNA and protein expression of JAK2 and STAT3 in colon tissue, and decreased mRNA and protein expression of SOCS3 (P<0.01). Compared to those in the model group, the perianal area of mice in the moxibustion group and the mesalazine group was improved, and the colonic mucosal morphology was more complete; body weight and colon length increased, while DAI score, intestinal weight index, colonic mucosal injury and pathological score, serum ICAM-1, IL-6 and TNF-α levels decreased, with decreased mRNA and protein expression of JAK2 and STAT3 in colon tissue, and increased SOCS3 mRNA and protein expression ( P<0.01 or P<0.05 ). There was no significant difference in any index between the moxibustion group and the mesalazine group. ConclusionGrain-sized moxibustion at "Zhongwan", "Tianshu" and "Shangjuxu" can improve the damage of colon mucosa in UC model mice, and the mechanism may be related to the key factors regulating JAK2 / STAT3 signaling pathway based on SOCS3.
7.Efficacy of radical treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma without inflatable infraclavicular approach
Qian YUAN ; Yanting XU ; Yilin LI ; Mengge ZHU ; Liyuan SHI ; Chonggong WANG ; Kai LU
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2024;18(4):479-483
Objective:To investigate the safety and feasibility of endoscopic thyroidectomy by gasless trans subclavian approach (ETGTA) in treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) .Methods:The clinical data of 148 patients with PTC radical operation admitted to the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Nanjing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from Jul. 2020 to May. 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into subclavian approach group (53 cases) and modified miccoli group (95 cases) according to different surgical approaches. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume, postoperative drainage flow, postoperative drainage days, postoperative hospital stay, postoperative complications and cosmetic satisfaction were recorded in the 2 groups. Statistical software was used to analyze the results, including t test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test, etc. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:There were no significant differences in age, sex ratio, maximum diameter, stage, tumor lesion or surgical method between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). The postoperative drainage days increased in the subclavian group than in the modified miccoli group (4.57±2.45 vs. 2.98±1.07) ( P<0.01), but there was no statistical difference in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, or postoperative hospital stay between the two groups ( P>0.05). The incidence of swallowing discomfort at 1 month [5.6% (3/53) vs. 18.9% (18/95), P=0.04] and 3 months [0% (0/53) vs. 7.4% (7/95) , P=0.04], anterior cervical area tightness or stiffness at 1 month [0% (0/53) vs. 11.6% (11/95), P=0.01] and 3 months [0% (0/53) vs. 8.4% (8/95), P=0.03] were less than that of the modified miccoli group, and the difference was statistically significant (4.1±0.7 vs. 2.4±0.8) ( P<0.01), and the cosmetic satisfaction of the subclavian approach was higher than that of the modified miccoli group ( P<0.01). There was no significant difference in postoperative temporary recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, postoperative 3d neck pain, postoperative hand-foot numbness or postoperative hematoma between the two groups (all P>0.05) . Conclusion:The radical resection of papillary thyroid carcinoma without inflatable subclavicular approach is safe and feasible, with few postoperative complications and better cosmetic effect, which is worth popularizing.
8.Immunogenicity of bacterial-like particles against infectious bronchitis in chickens
Tiantian YANG ; Shouzhi SHENG ; Yanting ZHU ; Lili GAI ; Pengju ZHANG ; Yanlong CONG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;44(9):1898-1905
Infectious bronchitis in chickens is a serious threat to the global poultry industry.Despite the availability of commercial vaccines,the epidemic has not been effectively controlled.Therefore,the development of novel vaccines may provide new ways to prevent and control this disease.In this study,BLP-S1,a bacterium-like particle displaying the S1 subunit of infectious bronchitis virus on its surface,was constructed using the GEM-PA system.The immunoprotection results showed that BLP-S1 effectively induced the production of specific IgG and sIgA in commercial chickens and provided effective protection against a heterologous strain with a protection rate of up to 90%.This study demonstrated that BLP-S1 has good immunogenicity and immunoprotection,with the poten-tial to develop a novel vaccine against infectious bronchitis.
9.A systematic survey of LU domain-containing proteins reveals a novel human gene, LY6A, which encodes the candidate ortholog of mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1 and is aberrantly expressed in pituitary tumors.
Dan LIU ; Chunhui XU ; Yanting LIU ; Wen OUYANG ; Shaojian LIN ; Aining XU ; Yuanliang ZHANG ; Yinyin XIE ; Qiuhua HUANG ; Weili ZHAO ; Zhu CHEN ; Lan WANG ; Saijuan CHEN ; Jinyan HUANG ; Zhe Bao WU ; Xiaojian SUN
Frontiers of Medicine 2023;17(3):458-475
The Ly-6 and uPAR (LU) domain-containing proteins represent a large family of cell-surface markers. In particular, mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1 is a widely used marker for various stem cells; however, its human ortholog is missing. In this study, based on a systematic survey and comparative genomic study of mouse and human LU domain-containing proteins, we identified a previously unannotated human gene encoding the candidate ortholog of mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1. This gene, hereby named LY6A, reversely overlaps with a lncRNA gene in the majority of exonic sequences. We found that LY6A is aberrantly expressed in pituitary tumors, but not in normal pituitary tissues, and may contribute to tumorigenesis. Similar to mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1, human LY6A is also upregulated by interferon, suggesting a conserved transcriptional regulatory mechanism between humans and mice. We cloned the full-length LY6A cDNA, whose encoded protein sequence, domain architecture, and exon-intron structures are all well conserved with mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1. Ectopic expression of the LY6A protein in cells demonstrates that it acts the same as mouse Ly-6A/Sca-1 in their processing and glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchoring to the cell membrane. Collectively, these studies unveil a novel human gene encoding a candidate biomarker and provide an interesting model gene for studying gene regulatory and evolutionary mechanisms.
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10.A Meta-analysis on the outcome of Solid Hemangioblastomas treated by surgery combined with preoperative endovascular embolization
Xiangji LI ; Yanting LIU ; Zhixian WAN ; Yuefeng ZHU ; Chunlei TIAN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2023;31(12):1130-1133
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of preoperative endovascular embolization of Solid Hemangioblastomas.Methods The data bases including Wan Fang,CNKI(China National Knowledge Infrastructure),VIP Database,PubMed、Medline、Springer were searched for the related studies.Two independent surgeons assessed trails for eligibility and quality,and all data marching the standards were abstracted for Meta-analysis by RevMan 5.3.Results 8 randomized controlled trails(RCT)were included.Selected analysis of embolized and non-embolized groups of Solid Hemangioblastomas were observed for variables of clinical efficacy in surgery time,number of blood loss and transfusions,complete resection,there were statistical difference.(P<0.000 01,WMD=-1.18,95%CI[-1.16,-0.71];P<0.000 01,WMD=-464.17,95%CI[-492.17,-437.24];P<0.000 01,WMD=-238.81,95%CI[-282.84,-194.77];P<0.006,RR=1.17,95%CI[1.05,1.31]).Conclusion The preoperative endovascular embolization is beneficial for Hemangioblastomas because it can shorten the time of surgery,diminish the necessity of intra-operative blood loss and transfusion,it also raises the ratio of complete resection of Solid Hemangioblastomas.


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