1.Progress on chromosome 22q11 deletion syndrome
International Journal of Pediatrics 2010;37(3):237-240
Chromosome 22qll deletion syndrome(22q11DS) is a common chromosomal microdeletion syndrome. Its clinical manifestation is complex, comprising congenital heart disease, dysmorphic facial, immunodeficiency, endocrine dysfunction and so on. The syndrome has a population prevalence of approximately 1/2500-1/4000. There have been many recent advances in understanding of the clinical manifestation, behavior and psychiatric problems and the mechanisms leading to the specific phenotypic features in chromosome 22q11 deletion syndrome. Asymmetric recombination of homologous low copy repetitives in the deletion region causes the deletion of 22q11. TBX1 is the dominant gene contributing to the phenotype.
2.Effects of gel gatifloxacin versus levofloxacin in treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2006;0(08):-
Objective To assess the clinical effectiveness and safety of gatifloxacin gel to bacterial conjunctivitis. Methods Double-blind and random selection were designed for the study,with levofloxacin gel as the control medicine.Thirty-six eyes of the experimental group and 36 of the control group were eligible for evaluation.Each eye received the gel one drop a time and three times per day.The gels were applied to the conjunctiva sac for 7 d. Results The clinic effectiveness of experimental group and control group were 88.89% and 91.67%,which indicated no significant difference.Microbial eradication rates were 90.48% and 93.75%,no significant difference either.Safety composite scores were similar between groups. Conclusion Gatifloxacin ophthalmic gel is safe and effective for treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis,and contains certain clinical value.
4.Updates in chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for lymphoma
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2017;26(1):3-4
Tremendous success has emerged in chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy over the past few years, especially in leukemia and lymphoma. The first CAR-T cell product might be available in America in 2017 due to the emergence of the critical results. This paper focused on the key data presented at the 58th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting.
5.Relationship between low birth weight and kidney diseases
International Journal of Pediatrics 2016;43(9):707-710
Newborn due to low birth weight caused by preterm or fetal growth restriction will have an adverse effect on kidney development. In adulthood,the long-term adverse effects of low birth weight are associ-ated with a variety of kidney disease. Current studies suggest that low birth weight may participate in a variety of kidney disease development and progression by affecting the nephron number,the function of the vascular struc-ture and the endocrine level. This paper mainly reviews the relationship between low birth weight and kidney dis-ease.
6.Numerical analysis of the effect of capillary geometry on oxygen transport in the microcirculation by MATLAB
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2009;24(4):263-269
Objective Delivery of oxygen in tissues is limited in the space where oxygen must diffuse between the vascular and the surrounding tissues. Normal capillaries are relatively straight and well spaced, in contrast, the tumor vascular networks usually display more irregularity and the vessel wall shows higher permeability and less elasticity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of capillary elasticity and tortuosity on the oxygen distribution and make further investigation on the mechanism of the formation of hypoxic regions in tumor. Method One-dimensional capillary model was coupled with the oxygen diffusion model. Oxygen transport was investigated in a Krogh and tortuous tissue model. The capillarygeometrywas obtained bythe one-dimensional model and transferred to the tissue model. Finite element method was employed in the analysis. Result The capillary radii along the flow direction under pressures were obtained for different initial radii and the oxygen distribution in the Krogh cylinder tissue model and the model with a tortuous capillary were computed. Conclusions when the capillary radius is small, the effect of vessel elasticity may have not significant effect on the oxygen distribution. However, with the capillary radius increasing, the effect on the oxygen transport becomes obvious. Moreover, with the tortuosity of the capillary increasing, the oxygen distribution becomes more heterogeneous, which is in agreement with the result in available reference. This work will be helpful to the investigation of oxygen transport within tumor.
7.Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy by magnetic resonance imaging
Journal of Practical Radiology 2016;32(3):388-391
Objective To analyze retrospectively MRI features of ectopic pregnancy correlated with pathology.Methods Eleven patients with pathologically proved ectopic pregnancy were enrolled in this study:one with cornual pregnancy,six with interstitial pregnancy,two with tubal isthmus pregnancy,one with ampullary pregnancy,and one with primary abdominal pregnancy.Six under-went MRI plain scan,and five underwent MRI both plain scan and enhancement scan.We evaluated the location,the size,the signal intensity of the gestational sac (GS),vessels around the GS,dilatation tubal,hematosalpinx and hemoperitoneum.Changes of the thickness of the endometrium,functional ovarian cysts and ovarian corpus luteum were also evaluated.Results Among these eleven patients,GSs were detected in ten patients.The locations of the GSs on MRI were corresponding with the results of surgical explora-tion.GS was not detected in only one patient with tubal pregnancy,but hematosalpinx and pelvic hematocele could be seen in MRI. Conclusion MRI is an effective modality for evaluating GS and its adjacent organs.The imaging features of GS and other indirect signs can be helpful to the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy on MRI.
8.Antihypertensive Effect of Pomegranate Polyphenols in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats
China Pharmacist 2016;19(2):255-258
Objective: To observe the anti-hypertensive effect of pomegranate polyphenols in spontaneously hypertensive rats ( SHR) and explore the underlying mechanism. Methods:Totally 40 male SHR rats at the age of 12 weeks were randomly divided into five groups:SHR control group, pomegranate polyphenols groups respectively at the dose of 120 mg·kg-1 , 240 mg·kg-1 and 480 mg ·kg-1 , and captopril group at the dose of 15 mg·kg-1 . The age-matched Wistar-Kyoto ( WKY) rats were randomly divided into two groups:WKY control group and pomegranate polyphenols group at the dose of 480 mg·kg-1 . All the rats were given corresponding drug or water by intragastric administration for four weeks. The systolic blood pressure ( SBP) and diastolic blood pressure ( DBP) were measured weekly. After the 4-week administration, the rats were fasted 12 hours and anaesthetized with 25% urethane solution. The blood samples were collected from abdominal aorta. The serum concentrations of angiotensin II ( Ang II) and endothelin ( ET) were de-termined by euzymelinked immunosorbent assay. The concentration of nitric oxide ( NO) in serum was determined by nitrate reduction test. Results:Pomegranate polyphenols could significantly lower the SBP and DBP, decrease the serum concentrations of Ang II and ET, and increase the serum concentration of NO(P<0.05 or P<0.01). In addition, pomegranate polyphenols had no effects on blood pressure and vasoactive substances in WKY rats. Conclusion: Pomegranate polyphenols has anti-hypertensive effect in SHR rats. The mechanism may be related to regulating the expression of vasoactive substances, such as Ang II, ET and NO.
9.Features of Nutrition Metabolism in Patients with Cirrhosis and Nutritional Treatment in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology 2014;(9):513-516
Because of insufficient intake,synthesis disorder,metabolic disorder and excessive consumption,patients with cirrhosis often lead to malnutrition. Providing scientific nutritional support and guiding the patients to a reasonable diet can effectively improve the liver metabolism and reduce the complication of cirrhosis such as hepatic encephalopathy,and improve the quality of life and survival rate. This article described the nutritional metabolism disorder in patients with cirrhosis and nutritional treatment in hepatic encephalopathy.
10.Comparison and Analysis on Instructions for Foreign and Domestic Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraception
China Pharmacy 2001;0(09):-
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the standardization of the instruction of levonorgestrel emergency contraception. METHODS:Instruction of levonorgestrel emergency contraception in the market was compared with the national regulations and foreign instruction of the same kind of productions in order to discover the problems in domestic specification. RESULTS:The major problems of domestic instruction of levonorgestrel emergency contraception included instructions without population limits, unclear frequency and interval of drug use,without attention to ADR of levonorgestrel emergency contraception,lack of pharmacy research data. CONCLUSIONS:The problems existing in domestic instruction of levonorgestrel emergency contraception are shortage of items and warnings of drug safety. Related administration departments and enterprises are suggested to modify and perfect the instruction of levonorgestrel emergency contraception.