2.Genetic research progress of bicuspid aortic valve and it's clinical significance
International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(2):149-151,154
Bicuspid aortic valve(BAV) is one of the most common congenital cardiovascular malformations,affecting 1% to 2% of the population.BAV may be sporadic or familial.BAV is likely a multiple genetic disorder based on the study of heritability and identification of pathogenic genes and potential candidate genes.With increasing studies of related genes of BAV,early intervention and gene therapy of BAV and associated complications may be likely in the near future.
3.PAX2 expression and its significance in kidneys
Li LI ; Dongmei ZHAO ; Yubin WU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(2):186-189
PAX2 gene encodes a nuclear transcription factor and plays a pivotal role for embryonic kidney development.It is expressed during the entire developmental process of pronephron,mesonephron and metanephron,involving in the regulation of embryonic kidney development at various fetal stages,but its expression disappeared in mature nephrons.Recently,it was found that PAX2 was re-expressed in nephropathy.Gene mutation and re-expression of PAX2 are closely related with congenital and acquired renal diseases.This paper reviews the role and significance of PAX2 expression in kidney disease from the aspects of normal expression,gene mutation and abnormal expression.
4.Relationship between the disturbance of airway remodeling associated cytokines and endogenous plasma cortisol in respiratory syncytial virus infection
Fuling WU ; Yingying LI ; Zhixu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2011;34(28):17-20
Objective To explore the relationship between the endogenous plasma cortisol and the airway remodeling associated cytokines which was infected respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) through measuring the levels of them.Methods Forty-two infants diagnosed as acute RSV infection were divided into two groups,severe group(21 cases) and mild group(21 cases),as well as 21 healthy infants for control group.The levels of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9),tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) and transforming growth factor- β1 (TGF- β 1) were determined by ELISA,the levels of plasma cortisol were determined by radio immunoaasay.Results The levels of plasma cortisol in severe group [(236.25 ± 119.87)μg/L] were significantly higher than those in mild group [(130.62 ±73.04)μg/L] and control group [(56.35 ±34.52)μg/L],there were significant differences (P <0.05),and the mild group was significandy higher than the control group(P< 0.05).The levels of TIMP-1 and TGF- β 1 in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group(P< 0.05),and the mild group was significantly higher than the control group (P < 0.05 ); the ratio of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 in severe group was significantly lower than that in control group (P <0.05);the levels of MMP-9 in severe group were significantly higher than those in mild group (P <0.05).The levels of lymphocytes,eosinophilic cells and CD4+,CD8+ in severe group were significantly lower than those in mild group (P<0.05),and significantly lowerthan those in control group (P < 0.05 ).The levels of eosinophilic cells and CD8+ in mild group were significantly lower than those in control group(P < 0.05 ).Conclusion The infection of RSV results in the imbalance of the airway remodeling associated cytokines,which is a danger factor,and the imbalance may be related to the increased level of the plasma cortisol.
5.Adiponectine gene +45T/G and +276G/T polymorphism and antipsychotic-induced weight gain
Lehua LI ; Renrong WU ; Jingping ZHAO
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2009;34(8):693-696
ts The presence of +276G allele was significantly higher in the study group as compared with the control group.Conclusion Subjects with the +276G variant alleles may have a greater risk for weight gain after antipsychotic treatment.
6.A clinical study of total intravenous anaesthesia in laparoscopic operation
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(z1):38-41
Objective To evaluate the recovery and hemedynamics of total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) with propofol and remifentanil. Methods Thirty ASA Ⅰ - Ⅱ patients undergoing hperoscopic oper-ation were randomly divided into the TIVA group(group A,n=15) and the combined intravenous with inhala-tion anaesthesia greup(group B,n=15). Anaesthesia was induced in the same manner in both greups:Midazo-lam 0.05mg/kg,vecurium 0.1mg/kg,propofol 1.5mg/kg and remifentanil 1.5 μg/kg.Remifentanil was infused 2.5 μg/ml) in group A or with sevoflurane( 1.3% end-tidal) in group B to maintain anaesthesia. With termi-nation of surgery,anaesthetic delivery was discontinued simuhaneously.Bp,HR at all stages and recovery profiles were recorded. Results (1)Between before inflation and after inflation or between at the end of op-eration and the basic values in group A,there were no significant differences in Bp,HR. (2) Times from stop-ping administration of anaesthetics until full spontaneous respiration and eye opening were similar for two groups.Time for trachcal extubation was significantly less in the group A than group B. (3)The rates of post-operative nausea or vomiting were similar. Conclusion The application of TIVA with propefol and remifen-tanil is associated with better hemodynamic stability and better recovery profile as compared to the combined intravenous with inhalation anaesthesia.
7.Economic burden of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis and its influencing factors
Mingyue ZHAO ; Jing WU ; Yumei LI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2014;47(11):817-820
Objective To estimate direct economic burden of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis in China,and to assess its influencing factors.Methods A questionnaire survey was carried out in 150 patients with moderate to severe psoriasis from 29 third-grade class-A hospitals in 7 cities.Data on demographic characteristics,clinical features and direct economic burden were collected.Descriptive statistics were performed to analyze the direct economic burden of moderate to severe psoriasis,and multiple regression analysis was carried out to determine predictors of cost of illness.Results The patients were aged (43.87 ± 13.42) years,with an average clinical course of 3 years(range,2-6 years).Of them,82 had moderate psoriasis,and 68 had severe psoriasis.The average direct cost was (6 452 ± 6 391)RMB per patient-year,with significant difference between the patients with moderate psoriasis and those with severe psoriasis ((4 163 ± 4 605) vs.(9 212 ± 7 146) RMB,z =5.70,P < 0.001).Regression analysis indicated that disease severity,clinical type,hospitalization,complications,and inhabited cities were factors influencing the direct economic burden of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis.Conclusions The direct eonomic burden of severe psoriasis seems to be twice that of moderate psoriasis in China.Physicians should strengthen the control of complications and disease severity,and pay more attention to other types of psoriasis than psoriasis vulgaris,during the treatment of psoriasis.
8.International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-based diagnosis of retinal detachment and surgical modalities of vitrectomy
Weihong LI ; Lili ZHAO ; Wu LIU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2015;14(7):541-544
Objective To diagnose retinal detachment with International Classification of Diseases10 (ICD-10) and to analyze the surgical modalities of vitrectomy for the disease.Methods The clinical data of 1 648 hospitalized patients with retinal detachment undergoing vitrectomy in our hospital in 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.Results The ICD etiological classification showed that primary retinal detachment accounted for 50.18% (827/1 648),tractional retinal detachment accounted for 32.52% (536/1 648),exudative retinal detachment accounted for 0.61% (10/1 648)and other types accounted for 16.69% (275/ 1 648).The top 5 common etiological diagnoses were simple rhegrnatogenous retinal detachment (25.73%,424/1 648),diabetic tractional retinal detachment (12.62%,208/1 648),traumatic retinal detachment (12.08%,199/1 648),other primary retinal detachment (11.23%,185/1 648) and retinal detachment after intraocular surgery (10.62%,175/1 648).The top 4 modalities of vitrectomy were combined silicone oil implanting surgery (54.73%,902/1 648),basic vitrectomy (21.97%,362/1 648),combined silicone oil and lenticular surgery (14.38%,237/1 648) and combined lenticular surgery (5.58%,92/1 648).Conclusions Modern vitrectomy is used mainly for the treatment of primary retinal detachment and the treatment of retinal detachment related to diabetes,ocular trauma and intraocular surgeries.The complexity of various retinal detachment diseases requires different surgical modalities of vitrectomy for treatment.
9.Vinorelbine plus oxaliplatin in the treatment of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer
Yongcheng LI ; Yunjuan ZHAO ; Haiyan WU
China Oncology 1998;0(04):-
0.05). The main toxicities were well tolerated and consisted of leukopenia,nausea/vomiting and peripheral neuritis. Grades Ⅲ-Ⅳ nausea/vomiting,renal toxicity and cardiac insufficiency occurred more frequently in the control group,peripheral neuritis occurred more frequently in the study group (P
10.Analysis of correlation between tyre bursting and traffic accidents on highways
Pei LI ; Tao ZHAO ; Guangqiu WU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 1990;0(03):-
Objective To discuss the correlation between tyre bursting and traffic accidents on highways. Methods A retrospective statistical analysis was carried out on traffic accidents resulted from tyre bursting on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen highway from 1998 to 2000. Results During three years, there occurred 2 484 cases of traffic accidents on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen highway, of which 848 cases resulted from tyre bursting, accounting for 34.14% (848/2 484). During a day, incidence from 10:00 to 16:00 was 55.54% (471/848), which was higher than that in any other time, and the highest incidence was at 14:00, accounting for 9.67% (82/848). During a year, incidence from April to September was 56.84% (482/848), higher than that in any other months. Considering the tyre factor, accidents resulted from burst of single right posterior tyre were 398 cases, occupying 46.93% (398/848) of the total, which was more than those resulted from burst of any other tyres. The second dangerous burst position was on the left posterior tyre, from which accidents reached 295 cases occupying 34.79% ((295/848)) of the total. Of all, 848 cases of tyre bursting accidents resulted in 12 deaths and 200 injuries, which accounted for 22.55% of the total death and wound (212/940). There were 58 cases of craniocerebral trauma, 32 chest trauma, seven abdominal injuries, 25 spinal cord injuries, four pelvic injuries, 52 branches injuries, 127 soft tissue injuries all through the body and 106 combined injuries. Conclusions Tyre bursting is a vital factor for traffic accidents on highways of South China. In order to effectively reduce traffic accidents on the highways, we must prevent overspeed driving, strengthen the regular check of the tyres and normalize corresponding management.