1.Influence of nocturnal prolonged hemodialysis on nutrition status in uremic patients
Lijun SUN ; Changlin MEI ; Shu RONG ; Yiyi MA ; Liangliang HE ; Xiaohong HU ; Chenggang XU ; Yixiang ZHANG ; Chaoyang YE ; Xuezhi ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2012;28(1):16-20
Objective To observe the influence of nocturnal prolonged hemodialysis (INHD) on patients' nutrition status. Methods Thirty-two maintenance hemodialysis patients received INHD (3 times per week and 7.5 hours each session) and thirty-five maintenance hemodialysis patients received conventional hemodialysis (3 times per week and 4 hours each session) as control were observed for 6 months.The nutrition status of these patients on various aspects which concluded physical measurements,laboratory tests,and dietary record at baseline(0month) and exit (6 months) were recorded. Results (1)There were no differences in age,sex,body weight,and primary diseases between two groups.(2)The body weight,triceps skinfold thickness (TSF),and hand grip strength increased at exit point,but no statistical difference compared with the control group.Mid-upper arm circumference (MAC) increased signicantly from (27.1±4.2) to (30.5±6.1) cm (P<0.05).Compared with the control group (26.9±3.4) cm,there was a significant difference (P<0.05).(3)Serum phosphate decreased significantly from (0.5±0.5) to (0.1±0.6) μ mol/L (P=0.001) in INHD group.(4)The nutrition status were improved in INHD group evaluated by subjective global assessment (SGA)(P=0.03).(5) Dietary intake was recorded by a 3-day food record.Dietary intake of energy,protein,lipid,calcium,potassium,and phosphate increased in INHD group.None of the differences achieved statistical significance between two groups. Conclusion As compared with conventional hemodialysis,INHD can increase the dietary intake,decrease serum phosphate level,and improve patients nutrition status.
2. Observation of short-term clinical efficacy of wrist arthroscopy in the treatment of Palmer IB triangular fibrocartilage complex injury
Jiasong ZHAO ; Yong HUANG ; Yanming LIN ; Yixiang LIU ; Gangying YU ; Ling LI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2019;26(24):3015-3017
Objective:
To observe the short-term clinical efficacy of wrist arthroscopy in the treatment of Palmer IB type triangular fibrocartilage complex(TFCC) injury.
Methods:
From March 2016 to January 2017, 12 patients with Palmer IB TFCC were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including 5 males and 7 females, with an average age of 38.5 years.After examination and imaging examination, the diagnosis was confirmed.After full preoperative preparation, the patients underwent arthroscopic repair under wrist arthroscopy.The VAS score and modified Mayo wrist joint function score before and after surgery were tested to evaluate the clinical efficacy after 6 months.
Results:
Twelve patients underwent successful operation and with no postoperative complications.The patients were followed up.The VAS scores before and after surgery were (4.08±0.90)points and (1.33±0.88)points, respectively, the difference was statistically significant(
3.Analysis of the Spatio-temporal Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Local Hospitalization Propor-tion of Guangdong Province
Shengliang CHEN ; Sihui JIN ; Dongbao ZHAO ; Kangmei KONG ; Renjia SHU ; Qiumao CAI ; Yixiang HUANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(1):23-27
Objective To analyze the spatio-temporal characteristics and influencing factors of local hospitalization proportion in 57 counties of Guangdong Province.Methods Using local hospitalization proportion and related indicators in 57 counties of Guangdong Province from 2016 to 2019,temporal trend analysis and spatial autocorrelation analy-sis were used to analyze the spatiotemporal characteristics.Bayesian spatio-temporal model was used to explore in-fluencing factors of local hospitalization proportion.Results The local hospitalization proportion in Guangdong Province rose from 79.8%in 2016 to 84.1%in 2019,showing an increasing trend and the overall characteristics of"high in the west and low in the east".The global and local spatial autocorrelation results show that there is a spatial correla-tion in the local hospitalization proportion within the counties of Guangdong Province,and spatial aggregation has formed in some areas.There is a"high"aggregation in western Guangdong,and a"low"aggregation in eastern Guangdong Province.The Bayesian spatio-temporal model shows that the number of people with a bachelor's de-gree or above per 1 000 population and the CMI of county hospitals had an effect on the local hospitalization propor-tion(P<0.05).Conclusion Guangdong Province can improve the medical service capacity of county hospitals sub-stantially and introduce or train high-quality talents through multiple measures,and continue to improve the local hospitalization proportion.
4.Clinical Observation on Treatment of 460 Community-acquired Pneumonia Cases in Children with Qing-Fei Tong-Luo Ointment
Xiuying ZHANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Yunxiao SHANG ; Zhenze CUI ; Yan HUANG ; Yongsheng WANG ; Yingchun LI ; Tong FENG ; Yanqi SU ; Fengli YU ; Ling ZHANG ; Xueying JIN ; Aimin SUN ; Yixiang LIU ; Danhua SHI ; Han ZHANG ; Zhenqi WU ; Yue ZHAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;19(12):2054-2057
This study was aimed to evaluate the clinical effect and safety of Qing-Fei Tong-Luo (QFTL) ointment for treating children with pneumonia.Randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted among 460 cases of children with pneumonia.The observation group was given QFTL ointment combined with basic treatment.And the control group was only treated by basic treatment.Evaluation was given on the total clinical efficacy,disappeared time of fever,cough,expectoration,shortness of breath,and medication safety.The incidence of respiratory diseases was followed up on the 30th days after drug withdrawal.The results showed that in the aspect of clinical efficacy between two groups,the cure rate of the observation group was 98.26%,and that of the control group was 93.89%,with statistic significance (P < 0.05).The cure rate of the observation group was better than that of the control group.There was statistical difference on expectoration disappeared time (P < 0.05).There was no statistical difference on disappeared time of fever,cough and shortness of breath (P > 0.05).There was statistical difference on the incidence of respiratory diseases on the 30th days followed-up after drug withdrawal (P < 0.05).There was no statistical difference on the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection,pneumonia and asthma (P > 0.05).No adverse reactions occurred in the observation group.It was concluded that QFTL ointment combined with basic therapy on the treatment of pneumonia in children was significantly better than the control group in the aspect of clinical efficacy,expectoration disappeared time and the incidence of bronchitis.It is safe and effective.The prognosis is good and worthy of promotion in the clinical practice.
5.Application evaluation of detection system based on microfluidic technology in initial screening of blood donors
Liqiang FU ; Lieyong SANG ; Qin WANG ; Bo YU ; Kaijun ZHANG ; Yixiang ZHAO ; Hejin WU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(4):449-454
【Objective】 To evaluate the screening efficacy and practical value of the portable microfluidic biochemical analyzer in the detection of blood donors before blood donation. 【Methods】 Blood donor samples, clinical blood samples and constant quality control products were collected. Referring to the documents of ISO15189 and National Health Industry Standard, the precision and accuracy of hemoglobin (Hb) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were verified and compared with other detection systems. 【Results】 The MS200 biochemistry instrument has an intra-batch precision of 1.40% to 1.46%, inter-batch precision of 1.91% to 1.94%, and correctness bias of -0.9% to -1.3% for Hb test, and an intra-batch precision of 3.77% to 4.86%, inter-batch precision of 4.92% to 6.02%, and correctness bias of -3.0% to -4.8% for ALT test, which were within the range of quality requirements of industry standard. Comparison of Hb test results between MS200 biochemistry and Hb201 analyser on 1 189 peripheral blood samples from donors showed no statistically significant difference (P>0.05). 65 samples showed positive correlation between MS200 biochemistry and XS-900i automated hematology analyzer on Hb test results (R2=0.986, P=0.000). Correlation analysis of all the results of ALT detection by MS200 biochemical analyzer and AU480 biochemical analyzer in 1 065 samples showed a positive correlation (R2=0.965, P=0.000). The elevated ALT samples did not affect the Hb test results, and the samples with abnormal Hb value did not affect the ALT test results, with no interference between the two items in the detection. 【Conclusion】 The MS200 biochemical analyzer based on microfluidic technology has reliable methodological performance and can meet the need of pre-donation testing.
6.Structural repurposing of SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin for strengthening anti-heart failure activity with lower glycosuria.
Yixiang XU ; Chao ZHANG ; Kai JIANG ; Xinchun YANG ; Feng CHEN ; Zhiyang CHENG ; Jinlong ZHAO ; Jiaxing CHENG ; Xiaokang LI ; Xin CHEN ; Luoyifan ZHOU ; Hao DUAN ; Yunyuan HUANG ; Yaozu XIANG ; Jian LI
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(4):1671-1685
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have been reapproved for heart failure (HF) therapy in patients with and without diabetes. However, the initial glucose-lowering indication of SGLT2i has impeded their uses in cardiovascular clinical practice. A challenge of SGLT2i then becomes how to separate their anti-HF activity from glucose-lowering side-effect. To address this issue, we conducted structural repurposing of EMPA, a representative SGLT2 inhibitor, to strengthen anti-HF activity and reduce the SGLT2-inhibitory activity according to structural basis of inhibition of SGLT2. Compared to EMPA, the optimal derivative JX01, which was produced by methylation of C2-OH of the glucose ring, exhibited weaker SGLT2-inhibitory activity (IC50 > 100 nmol/L), and lower glycosuria and glucose-lowering side-effect, better NHE1-inhibitory activity and cardioprotective effect in HF mice. Furthermore, JX01 showed good safety profiles in respect of single-dose/repeat-dose toxicity and hERG activity, and good pharmacokinetic properties in both mouse and rat species. Collectively, the present study provided a paradigm of drug repurposing to discover novel anti-HF drugs, and indirectly demonstrated that SGLT2-independent molecular mechanisms play an important role in cardioprotective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors.