1.Continuing professional development for general practitioners after residency training in Shanghai Weifang community health service center
Yaling LI ; Zhaohui DU ; Fang ZHANG ; Zhongying MENG ; Shuwei ZHANG ; Juan SHOU
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2017;16(7):513-516
A continuing professional development program was implemented in Shanghai Weifang Community Health Center for general practitioners (GPs) who completed residency training.The program consisted of four aspects: clinical ability, scientific research ability, teaching ability, and management ability.Clinical ability-building included the re-practice of specialty skills, expert mentoring in clinics, continuing education courses and clinic skills competitions.The scientific research ability was built from participating in research projects and talent cultivation programs.GPs were encouraged to be clinical mentors, and teaching ability was developed through attending teacher-training class and teaching practice.For those who were interested in management, the administrative positions related to medical, teaching and research would be provided.The implementation of the program received strong policy support from the health administrations at various levels.
2.Autophagy Induced by NGAL Protein in Esophageal Carcinoma Cells
Pixian ZHANG ; Wangkai FANG ; Liyan XU ; Jikai JIANG ; Zhongying SHEN ; Zepeng DU ; Xiaofeng LU ; Fei ZHOU ; Jianjun XIE ; Bingli WU ; Youhong CUI ; Dong XIE ; Enmin LI
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2006;0(08):-
Previous studies suggest that NGAL (neutro phil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) is involved in the transformation and development of esophageal carcinoma. Alteration of NGAL expression can trigger the change of cellular morphology in esophageal carcinoma cells. However, the mechanisms remain unclear. To get a better understanding of NGAL function in esophageal carcinoma, NGAL protein was expressed in methylotrophic yeast, Pichia pastoris, and purified by chromatography. EC1.71 cells expressed high levels of NGALR (NGAL receptor) and EC109 cells expressed low levels of NGALR were used as cells model. The trafficking and the possible function of NGAL protein were then analyzed in the esophageal carcinoma cells. The results showed that 5-FAM-labeled recombinant NGAL protein could internalize into the EC1.71 and EC109 cells. Furthermore, the internalized NGAL protein could induce the alteration of cellular morphology, resulting in generation of autophagosome, transcriptional up-regulation of genes associated with autophagy and increase of phospho-ERK1/2 (p-ERK1/2). Interestingly, the treatment with the NGAL protein did not affect the intracellular iron level. These data indicate that induced autophagy by exogenous NGAL protein is a mechanism that internalized NGAL plays important roles in esophageal carcinoma cells, independent with NGAL-mediated iron transport process, while ERK1/2 signal pathway is involved in activation of autophagy by exogenous NGAL protein.
3.A case of tracheomediastinal fistula associated with bevacizumab after radiation and literature review
Zhongying DU ; Fang LIU ; Huijuan CUI
China Pharmacy 2022;33(12):1500-1505
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for safe use of bevacizumab in tumor patient. METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed for a case of tracheomediastinal fistula caused by bevacizumab after radiotherapy in which clinical pharmacist participated. Retrieved from PubMed ,Elsevier Science Direct ,Springer Link ,Wiley Oline Library ,CNKI and Wanfang database ,the cases of respiratory fistula caused by bevacizumab were collected ,and the causes of respiratory fistula were analyzed. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Referring to relevant literatures ,combined with the formation position of fistula and considering its correlation with the use time of bevacizumab ,considering that it may be bevacizumab related tracheomediastinal fistula,clinical pharmacists recommended that patients stopped bevacizumab and underwent stent implantation. The patient refused to implant stent for personal reasons ,but the tracheomediastinal fistula improved 3 months after drug withdrawal. Combined with the data of 16 patients with respiratory fistula caused by bevacizumab ,it could be inferred that the use of bevacizumab on the basis of radiotherapy may be the cause of tracheomediastinal fistula ;the mechanism may be related to bevacizumab inhibiting angiogenesis and affecting wound healing. This suggests that for patients who have received radiotherapy ,clinical pharmacists should strengthen medication monitoring and medication education when using bevacizumab ;clinical pharmacists should not only pay attention to the common adverse reactions such as hypertension and bleeding caused by the drug ,but also pay attention to rare but life-threatening adverse reactions such as respiratory fistula ,so as to ensure the safety of drug use.
4.Pharmaceutical care for rare ADR in a patient with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer induced by alectinib
Zhongying DU ; Zhaohong ZHENG ; Liang WEI ; Qiuyu HOU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(2):247-250
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for safe drug use in patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS Clinical pharmacists participated in the diagnosis and treatment of a patient with ALK-positive NSCLC who developed bilateral pleural effusion and hemolytic anemia after taking alectinib; regarding symptoms such as pleural effusion and hemolytic anemia in the patient, clinical pharmacists investigated the patient’s history of medication and disease, as well as potential drug interaction; to consider the correlation between the patient’s use of alectinib and the duration of pleural effusion and hemolytic anemia, clinical pharmacists suggested that clinical doctors discontinued alectinib and used reduced dose treatment after the pleural effusion improved, but the patient suffered from bilateral pleural effusion and hemolytic anemia again; after evaluating the correlation between alectinib and bilateral pleural effusion and hemolytic anemia using the Naranjo’s assessment scale, clinical pharmacists recommend permanent discontinuation of alectinib and jointly recommend replacement with ensartinib with clinical physicians. RESULTS Physicians adopted the suggestions of clinical pharmacists. The pleural effusion subsequently regressed and hemolytic anemia improved after replacing the drug. The correlation between alectinib and bilateral pleural effusion and hemolytic anemia was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS Clinical pharmacists participate in pharmaceutical monitoring of ALK-positive NSCLC patients, assist clinical doctors in developing personalized medication recommendations, and ensure the safety of patient medication.