1.Genetic analysis of neonatal diabetes mellitus and its influence on treatment outcome
Xiuli CHEN ; Shuixian SHEN ; Feihong LUO ; Miaoying ZHANG ; Tang LI ; Linqi CHEN ; Min HU ; Hong DU ; Lingfeng CAO ; Ruoqian CHENG ; Zhuhui ZHAO ; Dijing ZHI
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2011;27(6):488-491
Fourteen neonatal diabetes mellitus(NDM)patients were recruited. 9 patients were treated with glyburide and the other 5 with insulin. ABCC8, KCNJ11, and INS genes were sequenced in 6 of them. Gene mutations were found in 2, 1, and 1 cases in these genes, respectively. One case with 6q24 hypomethylation and another without known mutation were also found. 8 out of 9 patients treated with glyburide reached euglycemia(88.9%). The other 5 patients with insulin therapy either died or lost contact. The results suggest that glyburide therapy is effective in neonatal diabetes mellitus, while insulin therapy may contribute to poor compliance.
2. Analysis of drug resistance pattern and genes of Salmonella.spp isolated from human infections in Anhui Province
Weiwei LI ; Qingqing CHEN ; Zhuhui ZHANG ; Nan SA ; Yuan YUAN ; Yong SUN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(2):187-191
Objective:
To investigate the drug resistance pattern and drug resistance genotypes of Salmonella. spp isolated from fecal specimens and anal swabs of diarrhea cases in Anhui Province.
Methods:
The 149 strains of Salmonella.spp isolated from feces and anal swabs of diarrhea cases in Anhui Province from April to October 2017 were selected. The serotypes of Salmonella.spp were identified by slide agglutination. The susceptibility of all strains to 14 antibiotics were determined by micro-broth dilution method. Sixty of the cephalosporin-resistant antibiotics were selected. The β-lactamase encoding genes
3.Sinicization of the Gerontological nursing competence scale and test of its reliability and validity
Hong LI ; Yingping FU ; Jie ZHAO ; Zhuhui NA ; Wenjuan FENG ; Anniina TOHMOLA
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2023;39(4):273-280
Objective:To sinicize the Gerontological nursing competence (GeroNursingCom) scale and test its reliability and validity.Methods:This was a cross sectional investigation. The Brislin translation model was used for normal translation and back-translation, cultural adjustment and pre-investigation. The Chinese version of the GeroNursingCom scale was formed according to expert comments. From September to October 2021, a questionnaire survey was conducted by convenient sampling method on 312 nursing undergraduates from 3 undergraduate medical schools in Kunming to test its reliability and validity.Results:The Chinese version of the GeroNursingCom scale included 11 dimensions and a total of 50 items. The overall Cronbach′s α coefficient of the scale was 0.909, the Cronbach′s α coefficient of each dimension was 0.625-0.912, the split-half reliability coefficient was 0.768, and the test-retest reliability was 0.845. The scale-level content validity value was 0.930, and the item-level content validity value was 0.830-1.000. Exploratory factor analysis extracted a total of 11 common factors with eigenvalues>1, and the common interpretation of the results was 68.374%.Conclusions:The Chinese version of GeroNursingCom scale has good reliability and validity, and can be used as a tool to evaluate nursing interns' geriatric nursing ability.
4.Primary screening for breast diseases among 17618 women in Wufeng area, a region with high incidence of cervical cancer in China.
Qinghua, ZHANG ; Dan, LIU ; Chuanying, HANG ; Ting, HU ; Jian, SHEN ; Meiling, HU ; Ru, YANG ; Zhilan, CHEN ; Zhuhui, LAI ; Guiling, LIU ; Yedong, MEI ; Qunying, XIANG ; Xiong, LI ; Kecheng, HUANG ; Shaoshuai, WANG ; Xiuyu, PAN ; Yuting, YAN ; Ye, LI ; QI
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(2):252-6
In this study, the current status for breast diseases in a region with high-incidence of cervical cancer were epidemiologically investigated. From March to August, 2009, 17618 women, from Wufeng area of Hubei province, China, were recruited to screen breast diseases by using breast infrared diagnostic apparatus. Other diagnostic methods, such as B-mode ultrasound, X-ray mammography, needle biopsy and pathological examination were, if necessary, used to further confirm the diagnosis. The screening showed that 5990 of 17618 cases (34.00%) had breast diseases, 5843 (33.16%) had mammary gland hyperplasia, 48 (0.27%) had breast fibroadenoma, 11 (0.06%) had breast carcinoma, and 88 (0.50%) had other breast diseases. The peak morbidity of breast cancer was found in the women aged 50-60 ages. The morbidity of breast cancer was significantly increased in women elder than or equal to 50 years old (n=8, 0.157%) in comparison with that in the subjects younger than 50 years old (n=3, 0.024%) (u=2.327, P<0.05). It was shown that the occurrence of breast diseases was concentrated in women aged 20-40 years, while the total morbidity reached its peak at the age of 30 years and then decreased sharply after age of 40. Compared with the patients elder than or equal to 40 years old (n=3289, 27.46%), the morbidity rate of breast diseases was significantly increased in women less than 40 years old (2648 cases, 47.18%; P<0.001). However, there was no significant difference in the morbidity of breast diseases between the age group of 20-29 years and that of 30-39 years (P=0.453), and both of them were high. There was no significant association between the morbidity of breast diseases and cervical cancer. Since the morbidity of breast diseases was higher among young women, more attention should be paid to the screening of breast diseases among young women for early diagnosis.
5.Outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients under 45 years old with coronary artery disease combined insulin-treated diabetes mellitus
Yang LI ; Ran DONG ; Taoshuai LIU ; Kun HUA ; Jubing ZHENG ; Shaoyou ZHOU ; Ning ZHOU ; Zhuhui HUANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2019;35(8):479-483
Objective To investigate the outcomes of coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG) in insulin-treated diabetes mellitus(DM) patients with coronary artery disease(CAD) (age≤45 years old),and analyze the risk factors of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events(MACCE) by logistic regression.Methods Data on 239 CAD patients combined with DM aged ≤45 who underwent CABG in our hospital were collected retrospectively from October 2007 to October 2016.There were 216 males and 23 females,the mean age was (42.15 ±2.59) years old.The mean LVEF was 0.59 ±0.09.43 patients (18.0%) had left main stenosis,and the average diseased vessel number was 3.20 ± 0.76.Results One patients (0.4%)in-hospital died of heart failure.Patients received (3.12 ±0.81) bypass grafts overall,12 patients (5.0%) were total artery revascularization.3 patients (1.3%) needed reoperation for bleeding and the perioperative atrial fibrillation rate was occured in 23 patients (9.6%).The follow-up rate was 95% (226 cases),the median follow-up time was 5 years (1-9 years).8 patients (3.3%) died of all cause-mortality,and 183 patients (81.0%) were freedom from MACCE.The higher level of BMI、cholesterol and creatinine,LVEF ≤0.35,postoperative blood loss ≥ 1 000 ml and ventricular arrhythmia were the independent risk factors of MACCE.Conclusion CABG procedure in CAD patients under 45 years old accompanied DM is safety and reliable both in early and long-term outcomes.
6.No-touch technique for harvesting saphenous vein in coronary artery bypass grafting and research progress
Wei LI ; Xuejian HOU ; Zhuhui HUANG ; Kui ZHANG ; Ran DONG ; Jubing ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2023;39(7):436-440
The saphenous vein has been one of the most commonly used vascular materials for coronary artery bypass grafting(CABG), but the low long-term patency of the vein grafts limits the surgical benefits of CABG. The traditional method of saphenous vein harvesting is more damaging to the venous structures, which has led to the development of no-touch saphenous vein harvesting techniques. In this paper, we review the clinical progress of no-touch saphenous vein in CABG and the potential mechanisms of this technique, to improve the patency of vein grafts by analyzing the latest literature and research progress at the domestic and international level.
7.COVID-19 vaccination status and its impact on psoriatic lesions in patients with psoriasis treated with biologics: a single-center cross-sectional study
Ying YANG ; Qing GUO ; Suchun HOU ; Xue MIN ; Jiabin TIAN ; Zhuhui QIAO ; Jialin LIN ; Xiaofei WANG ; Lantuya WU ; Zhenying ZHANG ; Zhengfeng LI ; Bin WANG ; Xiaoming LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2023;56(1):59-63
Objective:To investigate COVID-19 vaccination status and relevant adverse reactions in patients with psoriasis treated with biological agents, and to explore the effect of COVID-19 vaccination on psoriatic lesions.Methods:Clinical data were collected from 572 psoriasis patients aged 18 - 60 years, who were registered in the management system of psoriasis patients treated with biological agents in the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital from May 2019 to June 2021. The COVID-19 vaccination status was investigated by telephone interviews, and the vaccination-related information was obtained by fixed healthcare workers during a fixed time period according to a predesigned questionnaire. Measurement data were compared between two groups by using t test, and enumeration data were compared by using chi-square test or Fisher′s exact test. Results:The COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate was 43.13% (226 cases) among the 524 patients who completed the telephone interview, and was significantly lower in the biological agent treatment group (30.79%, 105/341) than in the traditional drug treatment group (66.12%, 121/183; χ2 = 60.60, P < 0.001) . The main reason for not being vaccinated was patients′ fear of vaccine safety (49.66%, 148/298) , followed by doctors′ not recommending (26.51%, 79/298) . In the biological agent treatment group after vaccination, the exacerbation of psoriatic lesions was more common in patients receiving prolonged-interval treatment (42.86%, 6/14) compared with those receiving regular treatment (4.40%, 4/91; Fisher′s exact test, P < 0.001) . Skin lesions were severely aggravated in two patients after COVID-19 vaccination, who ever experienced allergic reactions and whose skin lesions did not completely subside after the treatment with biological agents. Conclusions:The COVID-19 vaccination coverage rate was relatively low in the psoriasis patients treated with biological agents, and no serious adverse reaction was observed after vaccination. Prolonged-interval treatment due to COVID-19 vaccination ran the risk of exacerbation of skin lesions.
8.Genotype-phenotype analysis of Fabry disease caused by GLA gene variation in a pedigree
Zhuhui GE ; Zhihong LU ; Xiaodan PAN ; Tingting LAI ; Miaojuan YANG ; Huaqin YANG ; Huibin ZHANG ; Guangyin LI ; Zhangqiao DAI ; Jianhua MAO
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(4):345-350
Objective:To investigate the clinical phenotype and genetic characteristics of patients with Fabry disease caused by a GLA variant, IVS4+919G>A.Methods:It was a prospective study. Fabry disease screening was conducted among high-risk population in Ninghai from October 2021 to August 2023. Those children with decreased α-galactosidase enzyme activity<2.40 μmol/(L·h) or elavated Lyso-GL-3 level>1.10 μg/L in dried blood spot (DBS) method underwent GLA genetic testing for diagnosis confirmation. Meanwhile, family screening was carried out. A proband and his family members diagnosed with Fabry disease were research subjects. The clinical and genetic characteristics of patients with Fabry disease caused by the GLA variant (IVS4+919G>A) were analyzed.Results:The female proband aged 9.8 years with pain in both lower limbs as the initial symptom was found to have a heterozygous GLA variant IVS4+919G>A among 102 patients. In family screening, there were 4 family members (proband's father, elder sister, elder male cousin and elder female cousin) with Fabry disease and a family member (proband's fifth aunt) with a GLA variant. Among these 4 diagnosed family members, the elder male cousin of the proband, a boy aged 13.2 years had a heterozygous GLA variant, IVS4+919G>A with intermittent pain in both lower limbs as the initial symptom. The proband′s father had knee joint pain. The proband′s elder sister had decreased vision and his elder female cousin had no obvious symptoms. The proband′s fifth aunt with a GLA variant had decreased vision.Conclusions:High-risk screening in children and family screening are helpful for early diagnosis and treatment of Fabry disease. Neuropathic pain may be a early symptom in children with Fabry disease caused by the GLA variant, IVS4+919G>A.
9.IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis: A case report
Zhaoxia LI ; Yang LIU ; Nan LI ; Zhuhui JI ; Guijie XIN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2022;38(5):1126-1128
10.Detection and analysis of clinical specimens of COVID-19 in Anhui province
Qingqing CHEN ; Jun HE ; Junling YUN ; Yonglin SHI ; Weiwei LI ; Yuan YUAN ; Yinglu GE ; Nan SA ; Meng WANG ; Zhuhui ZHANG ; Yong SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2020;34(4):382-384
Objective:To examine 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) RNA in clinical specimens of COVID-19 patients in Anhui province, and provide evidence for laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 and risk assessment of clinical specimens.Methods:ORF1ab gene and N gene of 2019-nCoV were detected by real-time fluorescence RT-PCR in 466 clinical specimens of 197 COVID-19 cases. Chi-square test was used to analyze the differences in positive rates of specimens with clinical classification and time of onset.Results:The positive rates of 2019-nCoV in throat swab, sputum, serum, blood sample were 88.83%, 94.67%, 6.78% and 5.08%. The positive rate for 2019-nCoV RNA in throat swabs and sputum differed significantly ( χ2=8.994, P=0.003) in common cases during 7 days after illness onset. Conclusions:The positive rate of RNA in sputum was higher than throat swabs. 2019-nCoV RNA was detected in serum and blood specimens of COVID-19 cases. There was a risk of serum and blood specimens for transmission of COVID-19.