1.Effect of age on urodynamic parameters of women with urinary incontinence
Weiyu ZHANG ; Xiaopeng ZHANG ; Jingwen CHEN ; Yiran SUN ; Jia WANG ; Hao HU ; Kexin XU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2016;48(5):825-829
Objective:To investigate age related changes in urodynamic parameters of women with uri-nary incontinence.Methods:From May 2008 to October 2015,a total of 214 patients diagnosed with urinary incontinence in Peking University People’s Hospital was involved in this study.Average age was (56.97 ±10.68)years,ranging from 30 to 82 years,and average history was (8.44 ±8.85)years, ranging from one month to 50 years.Urodynamic examinations of each patient were taken before operation routinely in Department of Urology,Peking University People’s Hospital.The urodynamic study was composed of non-invasive and invasive procedures.Analysis included maximal flow rate (Qmax ),average flow rate,time to Qmax ,voiding time,detrusor pressure at Qmax ,maximal detrusor pressure,voided volume,post-void residual urine volume (PVR),the total capacity of bladder,first-,strong-,and urge-desire to void,cough leak point pressure (CLPP),and Valsalva leak point pressure (VLPP).Patients were divided into four groups according to age,Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and one-way ANOVA were used for data analysis.Results:A total of 214 patients were enrolled in this study.The data of Qmax ,average flow rate,voided volume,and total capacity of bladder decreased with statistical significance.The value of residual urine volume and voiding time increased without statistical significance,while the value of maximal detrusor pressure decreased.Conclusion:Urodynamic examination data of females with urinary incontinence changes along with the elapse of age,which was mainly observed as age ascends,and the changes in urodynamic parameters of women with urinary incontinence suggest that the value of Qmax , average flow rate,voided volume,and total capacity of bladder decreased significantly,while the value of PVR and the voiding time increased and the value of maximal detrusor pressure decreased.
2.Advances of phosphoinositide-3 kinase inhibitors in combination with other drugs to overcome drug resistance
Chengshu JIA ; Junwei WANG ; Hui LI ; Qihua ZHU ; Yiran GE ; Yungen XU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2017;48(5):523-528
Phosphoinositide 3-kindase,an important signal transduction molecule in cells,plays a key role in the process of cell survival,proliferation and differentiation.Significant progress has been made in the treatment of cancer with PI3K inhibitors,yet the drug resistance of PI3K inhibitors affects their long-term efficacy in clinical treatment.In order to overcome the drug resistance,a variety of rational combined therapies have been developed.In this paper,the research progress of phosphoinositide-3 kinase inhibitors in combination with other drugs to overcome the drug resistance were reviewed.
3.Short-Term Activation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor Slows Kidney Disease Progression in Rat Model of 5/6 ;Subtotal Nephrectomy by Up-regulating MiR-29c Expression
Yiran LIANG ; Yanyan HENG ; Ang Xiaof YU ; Ping JIA ; Yi NG FA
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2016;23(1):6-12
Objective:To investigate the role and probable mechanism of moderate activation of hypoxia‐inducible factor(HIF) in slowing chronic kidney disease progression of remnant kidney .Methods :Rat models of remnant kidney were established by 5/6 subtotal nephrectomy in male Sprague‐Dawley rats . And then they were randomly allocated to L‐mimosine (L‐Mim ) treatment group ,in which the rats were treated with intraperitoneal injections of L‐Mim during 5‐12 week after operation ,and untreated remnant kidney group .Meanwhile ,sham operated rats were set as control group .All rats were sacrificed at the end of week 12 ,and the specimens were collected .Results:The serum creatinine level in L‐Mim treatment group was lower than that in untreated remnant kidney group(82 .4 ± 6 .3 vs .130 .1 ± 24 .1 μmol/L ,P<0 .05) ,as well as the 24 h Ualb level (0 .7 ± 0 .1 vs .1 .7 ± 0 .5 g/d , P< 0 .05) .And the pathological changes in in L‐Mim treatment group was slightly improved while compared to untreated remnant kidney group .The result of miRNA microarray analysis showed that miR‐29c in renal cortex was up‐regulated in L‐Mim group compared with untreated remnant group and meanwhile the expressions of HIF‐1αand HIF‐2αincreased .Tropomyosin 1 (TPM1) met the sequence criteria for microRNA‐target interaction ,which was later confirmed by luciferase reporter system and mutation test in vitro .HK2 cell transfected with pre‐miT‐29c oligonucleotide could inhibit the tropomyosin up‐regulation induced by TGF‐β1 treatment (3 ng/mL ,24 h) , P<0 .05 or 0 .01 .Conclusions :Renal interstitial fibrosis in rat remnant kidney was significant ,and it was accompanied by the miR‐29c down‐regulation .Moderate activation of HIF level may attenuate the deterioration of renal function by up‐regulating miR‐29c expression .
4.Feasibility of a Clinical-Radiomics Model to Predict the Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Yiran ZHOU ; Di WU ; Su YAN ; Yan XIE ; Shun ZHANG ; Wenzhi LV ; Yuanyuan QIN ; Yufei LIU ; Chengxia LIU ; Jun LU ; Jia LI ; Hongquan ZHU ; Weiyin Vivian LIU ; Huan LIU ; Guiling ZHANG ; Wenzhen ZHU
Korean Journal of Radiology 2022;23(8):811-820
Objective:
To develop a model incorporating radiomic features and clinical factors to accurately predict acute ischemic stroke (AIS) outcomes.
Materials and Methods:
Data from 522 AIS patients (382 male [73.2%]; mean age ± standard deviation, 58.9 ± 11.5 years) were randomly divided into the training (n = 311) and validation cohorts (n = 211). According to the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) at 6 months after hospital discharge, prognosis was dichotomized into good (mRS ≤ 2) and poor (mRS > 2); 1310 radiomics features were extracted from diffusion-weighted imaging and apparent diffusion coefficient maps. The minimum redundancy maximum relevance algorithm and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator logistic regression method were implemented to select the features and establish a radiomics model. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the clinical factors and construct a clinical model. Ultimately, a multivariable logistic regression analysis incorporating independent clinical factors and radiomics score was implemented to establish the final combined prediction model using a backward step-down selection procedure, and a clinical-radiomics nomogram was developed. The models were evaluated using calibration, receiver operating characteristic (ROC), and decision curve analyses.
Results:
Age, sex, stroke history, diabetes, baseline mRS, baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, and radiomics score were independent predictors of AIS outcomes. The area under the ROC curve of the clinical-radiomics model was 0.868 (95% confidence interval, 0.825–0.910) in the training cohort and 0.890 (0.844–0.936) in the validation cohort, which was significantly larger than that of the clinical or radiomics models. The clinical radiomics nomogram was well calibrated (p > 0.05). The decision curve analysis indicated its clinical usefulness.
Conclusion
The clinical-radiomics model outperformed individual clinical or radiomics models and achieved satisfactory performance in predicting AIS outcomes.
5.Research progress of acute idiopathic maculopathy
Yiran JIA ; Libin JIANG ; Chaoyang WANG ; Chunli CHEN
International Eye Science 2024;24(11):1738-1742
Acute idiopathic maculopathy(AIM)is an inflammatory lesion of unknown cause that primarily affects the macula. It follows a unique natural course, distinct from other maculopathy, often manifesting as a sudden loss of visual acuity followed by flu-like symptoms that gradually resolve as the disease subsides. A comprehensive understanding of the unique history, multimodal imaging, and a thorough systematic examination are crucial in determining the final diagnosis of AIM. The treatment and prognosis of AIM remain controversial. Meanwhile, it presents similar clinical manifestations and pathological changes to various chorioretinopathy, posing challenges for clinical differentiation. This article provides a review of its pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, multimodal imaging features, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, in order to reduce misdiagnosis and mistreatment while enhancing comprehension of AIM.