1.Study of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in predicting enterog-enous bacterial infection among diarrheal patients after irinotecan chemotherapy
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2015;(7):382-385
Objective:To investigate procalcitonin and C-reactive protein levels in diarrheal patients who underwent irinotecan che-motherapy. Methods:Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein were detected among 85 diarrheal and 63 non-diarrheal patients after irinote-can chemotherapy. Results:According to WHO classification, patients without diarrhea are classified as grade 0, whereas patients with diarrhea can be classified as gradesⅠ-Ⅳ. In grades 0,Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ, andⅣpatients, the levels of procalcitonin were 0.29 ± 0.17, 0.30 ± 0.18, 0.36 ± 0.20, 1.24 ± 0.22, and 2.15 ± 0.26 ng/mL on the second day, respectively. However, on the fourth day, the procalcitonin lev-els were 0.28 ± 0.15, 0.30 ± 0.14, 0.34 ± 0.18, 2.00 ± 0.22, and 2.40 ± 0.28 ng/mL, respectively. Moreover, in grades 0,Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ, andⅣ, the levels of C-reactive protein were 6.06 ± 1.85, 6.12 ± 1.16, 6.20 ± 1.68, 22.62 ± 4.55, and 31.26 ± 5.23 mg/L on the second day, respectively. On the fourth day, the C-reactive protein levels were 5.80 ± 1.82, 5.94 ± 1.14, 6.15 ± 1.55, 30.52 ± 4.74, and 38.67 ± 5.68 mg/L, respectively. No significant difference was found between the procalcitonin and C-reactive protein levels of stagesⅠandⅡpa-tients (P>0.05), but a significant difference was found between stagesⅠ, andⅡpatients and stagesⅢandⅣpatients (P<0.05). Con-clusion: Monitoring levels of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein may be helpful in the early evaluation of the severity of diarrhea. This process has prognostic effect and can be used to assess whether patients have enterogenous bacterial infection. Monitoring the lev-els of these proteins has certain clinical value and can be used to guide early anti-infection therapy.
2.Clinical effect of different scheme of moxifloxacin and levofloxacin for elderly multi drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2015;22(1):69-71
Objective To explore the clinical effect of different scheme of moxifloxacin and levofloxacin for elderly multi drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis.Methods 136 cases of elderly patients included in the study were randomly divided into the observation group 1 and observation group 2 with 68 cases in each group according to the sequence in group.The observation group 1 used moxifloxacin regimen for treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis while the observation group 2 used levofloxacin regimen.The two groups were treated for 18 months and observed the clinical curative effect,and the sputum negative,pulmonary lesions absorption,empty changes and adverse reactions.Results The total efficiency of the observation group 1 was 92.6%,which in the observation group 2 was 72.1%,the total efficiency of the two groups had a significant difference (x2 =9.917,P =0.002) ;the sputum negative conversion rate of the observation group 1 at the end of 3 months was significantly higher than that of the observation group 2 (x2 =4.115,P =0.043),no significant difference was found at the other time points (all P > 0.05) ; after treatment,the obvious absorption + absorption of lung lesion in the observation group 1 was 59 cases,accounting for 86.8%,that in observation group 2 was 48 cases,accounting for 70.6%,two groups of lung lesions absorption had significant difference (x2 =5.303,P =0.021) ; the pulmonary cavity closure + reduced in the observation group 1 was 52 cases,accounting for 76.4%,that in the observation group 2 was 41 cases,accounting for 60.3%,with significant difference between the two groups (x2 =4.115,P =0.043) ;there was no significant difference in adverse reaction of the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusion Moxifloxacin anti tuberculosis regimen has a better curative effect in treatment of elderly patients with multi drug resistant pulmonary tuberculosis,which should be expanded the application.
3.MRI Findings of Spinal Epidural Angiolipomas with Literature Review
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2015;(6):432-434
Purpose To investigate the MRI findings and to improve the understanding of spinal epidural angiolipomas. Materials and Methods MRI findings were retrospectively analyzed in two cases of surgery and pathology proven spinal epidural angiolipomas. Relevant literatures were reviewed. Results Two cases of spinal epidural angiolipomas were located in the lumber and lower thoracic spinal canal. The tumors were elongated or spindle in shape within the epidural space, and parallel to the longitudinal axis. In both cases part of the tumors were hyperintense on T1WI and T2WI, attenuated on fat-saturated sequences with mild enhancement. Some areas were hypointenseon T1WI, hyperintenseon T2WI, unattenuated on fat-saturated sequences with apparent enhancement. Angiolipomas were classified according to the MRI features. One was type I and the other was type III. Both cases were non-infiltrative. Conclusion MRI shows the size, shape, MRI signals and the association with the adjacent structure of spinal epidural angiolipomas. The MRI classification is helpful for improving the understanding of the tumor. MRI is the best imaging modality to diagnose spinal epidural angiolipomas.
4.Clinical Observation on Treatment of Facial Paralysis by Mild Moxibustion
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2009;7(4):218-220
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of mild moxibustion for facial paralysis.Methods: One hundred cases of facial paralysis were divided randomly into two groups: 50 cases in the treatment group were treated by mild moxibustion, and 50 cases in the control group were treated by oral administration of Cobamamide Tablets. With ten days as one course of the treatments, two courses of the treatments were given. The therapeutic effects were assessed four weeks after treatments. Results: The total effective rate was 96.0% in the treatment group and 88.0% in the control group, and there was statistical difference in the therapeutic effects between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: The therapeutic effect of mild moxibustion for facial paralysis is better than oral administration of Cobamamide Tablets.
5.The effect of periodontal flap therapy on the levels of serum TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP in elderly coronary heart disease
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(6):785-787
Objective To observe the effect of different periodontal therapies on serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),interleukin-6(IL-6)and C-reactive protein (CRP)in elderly patients with coronary.Methods Totally 90 elderly patients with severe periodontitis were divided into three groups,the control group performed the treatment of coronary heart disease;the periodontal treatment group performed the treatment of coronary heart disease and periodontal treatment;the combine group per-formed periodontal therapy and flap surgery on the basis of the treatment of coronary heart disease.The obvervational index were compared among three groups.Results All patients′clinical indexes of periodontitis of combination group and basic group has im-proved after treatment,the levels of PD,SBI,CAL,PLI,the percentage of bleeding on probing and probing depth were significantly decreased (P <0.05),and had significant adhesion(P <0.05);the contrast between combination group and basic group,the levels of PD,SBI,CAL,the percentage of bleeding on probing and probing depth had notable difference(P <0.05).All patients′clinical indexes of periodontitis of combination group and basic group had improved after treatment,serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP were significantly decreased (P <0.05);the contrast between combination group and basic group,serum levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP have notable difference (P <0.05).Conclusion The periodontal basic therapy and periodontal flap therapy can reduce the ser-um levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP of elderly coronary heart disease (CHD),but compared to the routine medicine maintenance therapy,the effect of periodontal flap therapy is better.
6.Diagnosis and treatment in elderly patients with hypogonadism
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2014;30(9):817-818
Human sex glands (ovary and testis) play extremely important roles in reproductive function and sexual behavior by secreting various hormones.However,complex changes in the structure and the function of sex gland occur with ageing,resulting in a series of clinical consequences.This article explores these changes and discuss about their diagnosis and treatment.
8.The effects of two-suppression therapy compared for school-age children with monocular amblyopia
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2009;32(12):10-12
Objective To compare the effectiveness of two-suppression therapy with over-plus hyperopia lens and atropine mydriasis for school-age chihtren with monocular amblyopia. Method One hundred and sixty-seven cases of children with monocular amblyopia in the age of 7-12 years old were observed, who were randomly divided into two groups, using over-plus hyperopia lens or atropine mydriasis to suppress the normal eye, and the amblyopia eye was comprehensive trained, followed-up of 3 years. Results The effect rate was similar between over-plus hyperopia lens and atropine mydriasis [90.7%(78/86) and 91.4%(74/81), respectively]. There was no significant difference (P>0.05). Conclusions For school-age children with monocular amblyopia, you can use over-plus hyperopia lens inhibit the normal eye sight, its effect is similar with the atropine mydriasis.
9.Diagnosis and treatment for gastrointestinal stromal sarcomas
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2010;17(6):729-730
Objective To explore the clinical behavior,pathological and immunohistochemical characteristics and diagnosis, treatment methods of gastrointestinal stromal sarcomas (GISS). Methods Retrospective analysis was perfomed over 36 GISS patients based on clinical data and pathological data. Results GISS occurred more in the stomach and small intestine, than colon and rectum. Immunohistochemical staining showed CD117, CD34 expression,the positive rates were 91.7% and 86. 1%. Conclusion GISS is a rare malignant tumor, GISS diagnosis depends on the histologic and immunohistochemical test. CD34 and CD117 in the positive diagnosis has its special significance. Surgery is the main treatment.
10.Research Progress in Extraction and Detection Methods of Alkaloids from Solanum Nigrum
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;23(4):133-136
Solanum Nigrum is a kind of dicotyledon solanaceae annual herb, and alkaloids are its main bioactive constituents, with good antitumor activity. The current extraction methods for alkaloids include solvent extraction, ultrasonic extraction, microwave extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and column chromatography etc, while the detection methods include acid dye colorimetry, thin layer scanning, high performance liquid chromatography, reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography, and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography etc. This article reviewed the research progress in extraction and detection methods of alkaloid from Solanum Nigrum in recent years, so as to provide references for further research and development of alkaloid from Solanum Nigrum.