1.The role of tracheotomy in children with severe hand foot and mouth disease
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2014;21(7):419-422
Objective To investigate the role of tracheotomy in children with severe hand foot and mouth disease.Methods Eight children with severe hand foot and mouth disease collected from July 2009 to August 2011 in PICU were retrospectively reviewed.Clinical manifestation and laboratory data were analyzed and followed up.Results Eight patients were enterovirus 71 (EV71) positive.Hormones,intravenous immune globulin,mechanical ventilation and vasodilators had been administered in patients with cardiopulmonary failure.They had severe neurologic sequelae,requiring prolonged intubation.MRI imaging of 7 cases showed abnormal brainstem,pons and medulla oblongata,1 case showed swelling of brain tissue.A total of 8 patients underwent a tracheotomy in mean (25.63 ± 8.86) d.The older was 22 months,the younger was 8 months and the mean age was (13.13 ±4.22) months.Four cases died,the other survived.Two cases were successfully decannulation,the other two were still in the tracheotomy.Conclusion Tracheostomy play an active role in reducing airway resistance,clearing airway secretions,providing the opportunity for subsequent rehabilitation.Eight patients were followed up for three years,neurological sequelae could not be restored.Four cases repeatedly suffer from pneumonia,atelectasis,leading to a serious decline in quality of life.
2.Advances on tick-borne encephalitis in children
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;(4):434-438
Tick-borne encephalitis ( TBE) is a well-known central nervous system ( CNS) infection in children. The disease in children is generally milder,although severe illness may occur and even lead to perma-nent impairment of the quality of life due to neuropsychological sequelae. We review the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of tick-borne encephalitis,and summarise biological and virological aspects that are impor-tant for understanding the life-cycle and transmission of the virus. Tick-borne encephalitis virus is a flavivirus that is transmitted by ixodes persulcatus. Tick-borne encephalitis causes acute meningoencephalitis. The serologi-cal diagnosis is usually straightforward. No specific treatment for the disease exists,and immunisation is the main preventive measure.
4.Experimental study on the protection against podocyte injury by simvastatin in diabetes mellitus rats
Shujun CHEN ; Haiping CHEN ; Qi LIU
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2009;17(11):861-863
Objective To investigate the protection against podocyte injury by simvastatin in DM rats. Methods We divided DM rats induced by STZ into 3 groups of NC,DM and SVT,measured Scr,TC and UAER,observed renal pathomorphology and FPW,and detected nephrin,podocin,NF-κB and MCP-1 by immunohistochemistry stain,real time-PCR. Results The levels of Scr,UAER,NF-κB and MCP-1 were higher in DM than in NC and SVT group.The level of FPW was higher in DM than in SVT group.The levels of nephrin and podocin were lower in DM than in NC and SVT group (all P<0.01). Conclusions Simvastatin can suppress inflammatory cytokines,maintain podocyte protein,relieve podocyte injury.
5.Effects of Qiliqiangxin capsule on serum concentration of adiponectin and heart function in patients with ;uremia combined with heart failure
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(5):809-811
Objective To investigate the effects of Qiliqiangxin capsule on serum concentration of adiponectin (APN) and heart function in patients with uremia combined with heart failure. Methods Uremia patients combined with heart failure were randomly divided into treatment group and control group , both of which were given anti-failure routine therapy. The patients in treatment group were treated with Qiliqiangxin capsule for 8 weeks and those in control group with placebo. The New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart function classi-fication, left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD), left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF), and the levels of APN were observed before and after treatment. Results The level of APN in uremic patients combined with heart failure was significantly higher than that in normal subjects. With the increase in the class of NYHA heart function, the serum concentrations of APN increased, but the difference was not significant(P > 0.05). After 8 weeks′ treatment, the effective rate in treatment group was higher than that in control group (P < 0.05). LVEDD and LVESD in both groups decreased significantly. LVEF in both groups increased, but serum concentration of APN decreased significantly. More obvious effects were observed in treatment group (P < 0.05). Conclution Qiliqiangxin capsule could significantly reduce the level of APN and improve heart function in patients with uremia combined with heart failure.
6.Study on the Evaluation Approach of Anticancer Drugs Prescriptions of PIVAS
Qi CHEN ; Qiuqiong LIU ; Xiaoqi LIU
China Pharmacy 2005;0(17):-
OBJECTIVE: To provide reference for effective and safe application of anticancer drugs in the clinic. METHODS: Combined with the practice and experience in PIVAS for 5 years, the evaluation approach of anticancer drugs were analyzed and summarized comprehensively. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: The anticancer drugs prescription was evaluated in respect of reasonable dosage, rational solvent, appropriate drug usage, special usage and the reasonability of drug combination, which guarantee the quality of anticancer drug and rational use of drug in the clinic.
7.Correlation of invasive central arterial pressure with peripheral arterial pressure and coronary sclerosis
Qi WU ; Congcong XU ; Jiang LIU ; Qi CHEN ; Yanqing WU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(5):479-482
Objective To study the consistency among non-invasive and invasive brachial artery pressure,radial artery pressure and invasive central arterial pressure,and to explore the correlation between the severe degree of coronary artery disease and invasive central aortic pressure.Methods A total of 331 patients who underwent coronary angiography in our hospital were selected.The invasive central aortic pressure,invasive and non-invasive brachial arterial pressure,radial artery pressure in all patients were measured.The severe degrees of atherosclerosis were recorded.The differences among invasive brachial arterial pressure and invasive radial artery pressure,non-invasive brachial artery pressure and non-radial artery pressure and invasive central aortic pressure were compared.Results The systolic pressure values measured in invasive and non-invasive brachial artery and radial artery were higher than that measured by central aortic pressure,while the diastolic pressure values measured in the four peripheral artery were lower than that measured in central aorta.The pressure values measured by non-invasive brachial artery pressure were more close to that measured by invasive central aortic pressure (P>0.05).The systolic pressure was increased and the diastolic pressure was reduced in central aortic pressure with the coronary vessel lession numbers increased.The values of systolic pressure in patients with single-vessel,double-vessel and triple-vessel lesions were (118.2± 19.5) mm Hg,(124.9 ± 19.7) mm Hg and (137.7 ± 20.6) mm Hg,respectively and the values of diastolic pressure were (86.8±8.4) mm Hg,(85.3± 10.3) mm Hg and (83.1± 9.4) mm Hg,respectively.There were significant differences in systolic and diastolic pressure values among patients with single-vessel lesions,double vessel lesions and triple-vessel lesions(F=3.93,4.31,both P< 0.05).Conclusions The blood pressure values measured by noninvasive brachial artery pressure are more close to that measured by invasive central aortic pressure.There is a significant correlation between the severe degree of coronary heart disease and invasive central aortic pressure.Non invasive brachial artery pressure can be used in the early detection of cardiovascular dysfunction.
8.Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field and Exercise on Bone Mineral Density of Rats with Osteoporosis
Zhihao LIU ; Wenhua CHEN ; Bo YU ; Qi QI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2009;15(4):333-334
Objective To observe the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMFs) or/and exercise on the area bone mineral density (aBMD) and volume bone mineral density (vBMD) of rats with osteoporosis induced by tretinoin gastric perfusion.Methods 100 female SD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups with 20 rats in each group: PEMFs group, exercise group, PEMFs plus exercise group, osteoporosis group and healthy control group. Except for the healthy control group, the osteoporosis models of other 4 groups were built by tretinoin gastric perfusion. After the building of models, each group was intervened with different treatment. In the 4th, 6th and 8th week after treatment, relevant Results of aBMD and vBMD were tested.Results Compared with the osteoporosis group, the BMD of the rats of PEMFs group, exercise group, PEMFs plus exercise group significantly increased significantly ( P<0.05) in the 6th week, 4th week and 4th week after treatment respectively. In the 6th and 8th week, there was no significant differences among the PEMFs plus exercise group, the exercise group and the PEMFs group ( P>0.05).Conclusion PEMFs can increase the BMD of the rats with osteoporosis as well as exercise. PEMFs takes effect slower than exercise.
9.The clinical characteristics and related factors of psychosis in patients with Parkinson's disease
Qi LIU ; Wen SU ; Haibo CHEN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2013;(3):282-285
Objective To discuss the clinical features and related factors of psychosis in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and assess the prevalence of psychosis.Methods A total of 82 patients with Parkinson's disease and 69 healthy controls were evaluated by Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale and neuropsychiatric questionnaire.For the PD group,the age at PD onset,type and dose of PD medications,and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) were recorded.Unified Parkinson's disease rating scale (UPDRS,parts Ⅱ and Ⅲ) and Hoehn-Yahr staging were used for the evaluation of the severity of motor dysfunction,Hamilton depression scale (HAMD) for emotional state,montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) for cognition,and scales for outcomes in Parkinson's disease-SLEEP (SCOPA-SLEEP) for quality of sleep.Results The prevalence of psychosis was 36.59% in PD patients and 2.90% in the control group.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (P< 0.001).Among the 30 PD patients with PD psychosis meeting the NINDS/NIMH criteria,patients experienced illusions,false sense of presence,hallucinations and delusions was 22.0%,14.6%,29.3%,and 7.3%,respectively.Univariate analysis showed that age,levodopa equivalent dosage,SCOPA-SLEEP scores,and prevalence of RBD were significantly higher in thePDP group [(71.1±6.18),(628.7±283.2),(15.3±7.28),60.00%] than in the PDNP group [(66.6±9.25),(461.1±317.2),(9.7±7.64),28.85%] (all P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that Hoehn-Yahr staging was a protective factor (OR =0.039,95% CI:0.004-0.402),while sleep disorder was a risk factor (OR=1.157,95%CI:1.015-1.320).The PD patients with more psychotic symptoms were much older and with higher SCOPA-SLEEP scores,which had a statistically significant difference (P =0.0042,P =0.0112).Conclusions The prevalence of psychosis is much higher in PD patients than in healthy controls.PD psychosis is correlated with older age,larger levodopa equivalent doses,higher SCOPA-SLEEP scores,and prevalence of REM sleep behavior disorder.
10.The effbct of hjgh-fat diet on IRS-1 and IRS-2 expression of fatry liver in rat
Shiqing CHEN ; Hua LI ; Qi LIU
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2008;16(7):409-412
Objective To explore the effect of high-fat diet on IRS-1 and IRS-2 expressions of fatty liver in rat. Methods After the rats were fed a high-fat diet (n=7) and a standard chow(n=7) for 8 weeks, insulin sensitivity,lipid metabolism, TNF-α and hepatic mRNA and protein expressions of IRS-1 and IRS-2 were measured. Results Compared with the normal control, the high-fat diet group displayed the elevated levels of insulin resistance,FFA and TNF-α.Hepatic IRS-1 mRNA expression and IRS-1 protein content were reduced by 28% and 32%(P<0.01),respectively. Similarly, hepatic IRS-2 mRNA and IRS-2 protein content were also reduced by 30% and 27% (P<0.01), respectively. Conclusions High-fat diet results in a significant decrease in expressions of mRNA and protein of hepatic IRS-1 and IRS-2 in rats, which might be one of the molecular mechanisms of insulin resistance in liver steatosis induced by high-fat diet