1.Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for children with aggressive natural killer cell leukemia: one case report with a literature review
Miaomiao TANG ; Yuanfang LI ; Jixia LUO ; Nadan LU ; Bai LI ; Linlin WEI ; Qianghua YAO ; Yufeng LIU ; Dao WANG
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2023;44(4):223-228
Objective:To summarize the clinical features, treatments and prognoses of aggressive natural killer cell leukemia (ANKL) in children.Methods:Clinical data and follow-up results were retrospectively reviewed for one hospitalized case of ANKL in June 2019.Through a literature search, the relevant items were retrieved from the databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFang and PubMed using the Chinese and English keywords of "aggressive natural killer cell leukemia" and "children" up to December 2021.Results:This 8-year-old girl was diagnosed with ANKL by flow cytometric immunophenotype and immunohistochemical stain.Fever was the initial manifestation accompanied by sallow complexion, fatigue, enlargement of liver, spleen and lymph node and hematopenia of three lines.Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) was performed after chemotherapy.As of April 2022, the child stayed in a disease-free survival state after follow-ups for over 2 years.The literature search finally yielded 7 eligible Chinese and 10 English reports with a total of 17 pediatric ANKLs.In this group, there were fever (n=15), rash (n=1), perineal mass (n=1) and diarrhea, vomiting and other digestive tract symptoms (n=1). Six cases were misdiagnosed during an early stage of disease.4 cases received chemotherapy alone, 3 cases received chemotherapy regimen for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 1 child died and one death occurred after received chemotherapy regimen of "cisplatin + vincristine + doxorubicin + ifosfamide". Allo-HSCT was performed in 5 patients after remission with chemotherapy and one child died from multiple organ failure at 9 months after allo-HSCT.Nine cases gave up treatment.Conclusions:ANKL has a rapid disease progression, diverse clinical manifestations, easy misdiagnosis and poor prognosis.For suspected ANKL cases, clinicians perform multiple bone perforations at multiple sites and immunophenotype by flow cytometry as soon as possible to confirm the diagnosis.Currently allo-HSCT offers a long-term survival of ANKL patients.
2.Statistical process control methods for quality inspection of blood component samples: a case study
Xiaohua YUAN ; Lihong WANG ; Mingxia LI ; Jixia ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2023;36(10):939-942,945
【Objective】 To explore the analytical methods for detecting data in the process of quality inspection of blood component samples. 【Methods】 The quality inspection data of blood component samples from 2018 to 2022 in our center were collected. Based on the principles of statistical process control, control charts were created using Minitab software to analyze key test items. 【Results】 The P control chart was used to analyze the pass rate of platelet content and revealed one out-of-control point. The normality test was performed on plasma protein content to analyze the causes of data fluctuations for further improvement. The mean and range control chart was utilized for hematocrit measurement, with abnormal data trends detected. Further analysis of the normality test and process capability analysis was conducted, resulting in a Cpk value of 0.67. 【Conclusion】 By applying statistical process control methods, the study employed P control charts to analyze count data in the quality inspection of blood component samples, conducted normality tests for measurement data, and utilized mean and range control charts to identify abnormal data trends. For data conforming to a normal distribution, the process capability index (Cpk) was calculated to explore effective monitoring methods for ensuring stability in the blood supply process.
3.Ethical problems and solutions of experimental animals in functional experiment teaching
Desen CHEN ; Huaqiong HE ; Jixia PENG ; Youwang ZHANG ; Li LI ; Jinming FAN ; Min SUN ; Xianyu LI ; Shengying WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(4):551-555
Objective:To investigate the ethics and existing problems of experimental animals in medical experiments and experimental teaching, and to formulate countermeasures so that animal ethics and animal welfare can be truly reflected in medical experiments.Methods:In this study, a "Basic Function Experiment Center Animal Experiment Questionnaire" with 25 questions was formulated from three aspects: the ethical cognition of experimental animals, whether animal experiments are ethical or not, how to view the problems of animal ethics and experimental teaching and the cognition of virtual simulation experiment teaching. Questionnaire was sent to Hubei University of Medicine to investigate the international students of Batch 2017 (5-year program), undergraduates of Batch 2017 (5-year program) and nursing students of Batch 2018 (4-year program) as well as teachers, researchers and employees of laboratory animal center (all with bachelor degree or above). The survey results were expressed as percentage.Results:The recovery rate of the questionnaire in this study was 98.04%(2 451/2 500), among which the practitioners, teachers and researchers in the laboratory animal center clearly understood the ethics of experimental animals, but there was a widespread phenomenon of lagging ethics among the students. For example, 16.24% (398/2 451) students had not received animal experiment ethics education and training, 29.46% (722/2 451) were not clear about animal protection laws and regulations, 7.14% (175/2 451) thought animal experiments were immoral; 29.54% (724/2 451) had vague cognition of animal welfare and ethical knowledge; 25.91% (635/2 451) were not familiar with the operation steps; 9.38% (230/2 451) were indifferent to the extra treatment of animals due to operation errors, 7.83% (192/2 451) chose to give up the experiment in the treatment of animals after massive bleeding, only 5.43% (133/2 451) chose to continue the experiment after timely hemostasis and infusion, and 9.26% (227/2 451) chose to do operations unrelated to the experiment. After the experiment, 2.28% (56/2 451) chose to kill the animals by bloodletting, only 5.51% (135/2 451) chose excessive anesthesia euthanasia, and 1.96% (48/2 451) chose to kill the animals by cervical dislocation and violence. Only 15.79% (387/2 451) chose to remember the dead animal for 2 minutes. Only 32.56%(798/2 451) of the respondents understood virtual simulation experiment, 34.92% (856/2 451) of the respondents thought that virtual simulation experiment or experimental teaching video could be used to replace the existing live animal experiment, 77.56% (1 901/2 451) believed that the construction of virtual simulation laboratory should be strengthened.Conclusion:It is imperative to strengthen the education of students' ethics of experimental animals, which is conducive to the establishment of correct ethics of experimental animals for medical students, so that the "3R" principle and animal welfare can be truly implemented in experimental teaching and scientific research experiments.
4.Development and Validation of 18F-FDG PET/CT-Based Multivariable Clinical Prediction Models for the Identification of Malignancy-Associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Xu YANG ; Xia LU ; Jun LIU ; Ying KAN ; Wei WANG ; Shuxin ZHANG ; Lei LIU ; Jixia LI ; Jigang YANG
Korean Journal of Radiology 2022;23(4):466-478
Objective:
18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT is often used for detecting malignancy in patients with newly diagnosed hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), with acceptable sensitivity but relatively low specificity. The aim of this study was to improve the diagnostic ability of 18F-FDG PET/CT in identifying malignancy in patients with HLH by combining 18F-FDG PET/CT and clinical parameters.
Materials and Methods:
Ninety-seven patients (age ≥ 14 years) with secondary HLH were retrospectively reviewed and divided into the derivation (n = 71) and validation (n = 26) cohorts according to admission time. In the derivation cohort, 22 patients had malignancy-associated HLH (M-HLH) and 49 patients had non-malignancy-associated HLH (NM-HLH). Data on pretreatment 18F-FDG PET/CT and laboratory results were collected. The variables were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test or Pearson’s chi-square test, and a nomogram for predicting M-HLH was constructed using multivariable binary logistic regression. The predictors were also ranked using decision-tree analysis. The nomogram and decision tree were validated in the validation cohort (10 patients with M-HLH and 16 patients with NM-HLH).
Results:
The ratio of the maximal standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of the lymph nodes to that of the mediastinum, the ratio of the SUVmax of bone lesions or bone marrow to that of the mediastinum, and age were selected for constructing the model. The nomogram showed good performance in predicting M-HLH in the validation cohort, with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.875 (95% confidence interval, 0.686–0.971). At an appropriate cutoff value, the sensitivity and specificity for identifying M-HLH were 90% (9/10) and 68.8% (11/16), respectively. The decision tree integrating the same variables showed 70% (7/10) sensitivity and 93.8% (15/16) specificity for identifying M-HLH. In comparison, visual analysis of 18F-FDG PET/CT images demonstrated 100% (10/10) sensitivity and 12.5% (2/16) specificity.
Conclusion
18F-FDG PET/CT may be a practical technique for identifying M-HLH. The model constructed using 18F-FDG PET/CT features and age was able to detect malignancy with better accuracy than visual analysis of 18F-FDG PET/CT images.
5.Death from acute liver failure due to concomitant use of propacetamol hydrochloride, cefuroxime sodium, and low molecular weight heparin calcium
Xianchao LI ; Jing LI ; Jixia REN ; Yan LU ; Maozhi HAN ; Shenghui LI ; Shasha LI
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2020;22(2):113-115
A 62-year-old male patient received propacetamol hydrochloride for analgesia, cefuroxime sodium for anti-infection, adenosine cobalamin for nutrition of nerve, and low molecular weight heparin calcium for anticoagulation for burst fracture of the third lumbar vertebra and multiple fractures of transverse process of lumbar spine caused by traffic accident. The patient′s liver function was normal before medication. He underwent the operation under general anesthesia 2 days later. Low molecular weight heparin calcium was stopped before the operation. On day 3 after the operation (on day 5 of medication), the patient developed abdominal distension and pain. The results of laboratory tests showed alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 9 315 U/L, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 10 760 U/L, gamma glutamyltransferase (γ-GT) 47 U/L, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 101 U/L, total bilirubin (TBil) 71.3 μmol/L, direct bilirubin (DBil) 48.5 μmol/L, and indirect bilirubin (IBil) 22.8 μmol/L. Drug-induced liver injury was considered. Propacetamol hydrochloride was discontinued and liver-protective drugs were given. The next day, the patient developed yellow staining of his sclera and whole body skin, then followed by confusion, decreased blood oxygen saturation, low blood pressure, and hypoglycemia. The results of reexamination showed ALT 5 975 U/L, AST 3 659 U/L, γ-GT 100 U/L, ALP 141 U/L, TBil 175.2 μmol/L, DBil 101.4 μmol/L, IBil 73.8 μmol/L, and prothrombin time 21.2 s. The patient was diagnosed as acute liver failure. Cefuroxime sodium and adenosine cobalamin were discontinued and symptomatic and supportive treatments such as increasing blood pressure, fluid supplement, and correction of acidosis were given. However, the patient′s condition was not improved. He was transferred to other hospital on the same day. On the 4th day, he died of multiple organ failure.
6.Death from acute liver failure due to concomitant use of propacetamol hydrochloride, cefuroxime sodium, and low molecular weight heparin calcium
Xianchao LI ; Jing LI ; Jixia REN ; Yan LU ; Maozhi HAN ; Shenghui LI ; Shasha LI
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2020;22(2):113-115
A 62-year-old male patient received propacetamol hydrochloride for analgesia, cefuroxime sodium for anti-infection, adenosine cobalamin for nutrition of nerve, and low molecular weight heparin calcium for anticoagulation for burst fracture of the third lumbar vertebra and multiple fractures of transverse process of lumbar spine caused by traffic accident. The patient′s liver function was normal before medication. He underwent the operation under general anesthesia 2 days later. Low molecular weight heparin calcium was stopped before the operation. On day 3 after the operation (on day 5 of medication), the patient developed abdominal distension and pain. The results of laboratory tests showed alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 9 315 U/L, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 10 760 U/L, gamma glutamyltransferase (γ-GT) 47 U/L, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 101 U/L, total bilirubin (TBil) 71.3 μmol/L, direct bilirubin (DBil) 48.5 μmol/L, and indirect bilirubin (IBil) 22.8 μmol/L. Drug-induced liver injury was considered. Propacetamol hydrochloride was discontinued and liver-protective drugs were given. The next day, the patient developed yellow staining of his sclera and whole body skin, then followed by confusion, decreased blood oxygen saturation, low blood pressure, and hypoglycemia. The results of reexamination showed ALT 5 975 U/L, AST 3 659 U/L, γ-GT 100 U/L, ALP 141 U/L, TBil 175.2 μmol/L, DBil 101.4 μmol/L, IBil 73.8 μmol/L, and prothrombin time 21.2 s. The patient was diagnosed as acute liver failure. Cefuroxime sodium and adenosine cobalamin were discontinued and symptomatic and supportive treatments such as increasing blood pressure, fluid supplement, and correction of acidosis were given. However, the patient′s condition was not improved. He was transferred to other hospital on the same day. On the 4th day, he died of multiple organ failure.
7.The use of aspirin for primary prophylaxis in patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding may be more benefit
Jixia REN ; Ziying XIAO ; Shenghui LI ; Yan LU ; Xiaoyin LI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2018;20(6):874-878
Objective To compare the outcomes of patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) taking aspirin for primary prophylaxis to those not taking it.Methods Patients without any vascular disease (coronary artery or cerebrovascular disease) who were admitted to the 89th Hospital of PLA between 2006 and 2016 with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding were included.The frequencies of in-hospital mortality,re-bleeding,severe bleeding,need for surgery or embolization,and of a composite outcome of the 4 bleeding related adverse outcomes were compared between patients receiving aspirin and those on no antithrombotics.We also compared the frequency of in hospital complications and length of hospital stay between the two groups.Results Of the 179 eligible patients,47 were on aspirin and 132 patients were on no antithrombotics (control group).Patients in the aspirin group (58.4 years) were elder than that in controls (66.8 years) (P <0.01).Patients in the aspirin group had significantly more co-morbidities,including diabetes mellitus [25.5 % (12/47) vs 12.1% (16/132)] and hypertension [46.8% (22/47) vs 28.0% (37/132)],respectively,as well as dyslipidemia [21.3% (10/47) vs 6.1% (8/132)] (P < 0.01).Smoking was more frequent in the aspirin group [36.2% (17/47) vs 22.7% (30/132),P < 0.05].The frequencies of endoscopic therapy and surgery were similar in both groups,while the frequencies of in-hospital complications and re-bleeding were similar in the two groups,too.However,the patients who were on aspirin had lower in hospital mortality rates (2.1% vs 13.6%,P <0.01),shorter hospital stay (4.9 d vs 7.0 d,P <0.05),and fewer composite outcomes (10.6% vs 24.2%,P < 0.05).Conclusions Patients who present with NVUGIB while receiving aspirin for primary prophylaxis had fewer adverse outcomes.Thus aspirin may have a protective effect beyond its cardiovascular benefits.
8.Application of hazard vulnerability analysis risk assessment for hospital acquired infection management
Huifang HU ; Yonghui MA ; Li KONG ; Jinfeng GUO ; Juan WANG ; Miao LIU ; Yusen LI ; Jixia WANG ; Ning LI
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2017;33(11):822-825
Objective To evaluate hospital acquired infection control using the risk assessment method of hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA). Methods The HVA risk assessment method was used to screen out two hospital-level priority improvement projects in hospital acquired infection management in 2016, and assess the relative risk of the risk factors,for selective intervention according to the"20% -80% principle". 2015 was set as baseline survey, while the first and second half of 2016 as the outcome evaluation stage. The comparison of the count data was performed using the χ2test. Results Baseline survey of hand hygiene found the compliance rate and high-touch surface cleaning pass rate as 64.4% and 57.0% respectively. The first stage of evaluation found the rate as 69.0% and 73.7% respectively, while in the second stage rate was 72.9% and 82.4% respectively. These differences were statistically significant (P<0.001). Baseline survey found the incidence of hospital acquired infection and surgical site infection as 1.26% and 0.29% respectively, while the figures in the stage of evaluation were 1.07% and 0.22% respectively,figures being statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions The HVA risk management proves significant for the prevention and control of hospital acquired infection, as it can identify and assess risk factors of hospital acquired infection,for better risk control.
9.Effect of targeted monitoring and comprehensive intervention on reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infection in patients in non-intensive care unit
Li KONG ; Yusen LI ; Zhankui ZHAO ; Huifang HU ; Jinfeng GUO ; Hong LIU ; Juan WANG ; Jixia WANG ; Miao LIU ; Ning LI ; Xia YUE ; Dingding ZHANG ; Yonghui MA
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(8):721-725
Objective To evaluate the effect of targeted monitoring and comprehensive intervention measures on reducing the occurrence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection(CAUTI)in patients in non-intensive care unit(Non-ICU).Methods In quarter 4 of 2015,patients with indwelling urinary catheter in clinical departments were conducted a baseline survey(before intervention),risk factors for CAUTI in patients were analyzed,targeted monitoring programmes and comprehensive intervention measures were initiated in 2016(after intervention),incidence of CAUTI before and after intervention was compared.Results After taking intervention measures,hand hygiene compliance rate increased from 78.51%in quarter 4 of 2015 to 92.99%in quarter 3 of 2016 and 90.73%in quarter 4 of 2016(x2=7.342,3.998,respectively,both P<0.05),the correct disposal rate of patients' urinary catheterization system increased from 72.83%in quarter 4 of 2015 to 95.44%in quarter 4 of 2016(x2=30.267,P<0.05).A total of 12 067 patients with indwelling urinary catheter were monitored,incidence of CAUTI dropped from 1.03%(24/23 313)in quarter 4 of 2015(before intervention)to 0.53%(14/26 595)in quarter 4 of 2016(after intervention),difference was statistically significant(x2=4.126,P=0.042).Conclusion Improving the quality of urinary catheterization system in patients with indwelling catheter through targeted monitoring can effectively reduce the incidence of CAUTI in patients in Non-ICU.
10.Analysis of the Correlation between the Use Density of Antibiotic and Antifungal Drugs and the Positive Rate of Aspergillus
Chengchun SUN ; Lili YU ; Jixia LI ; Lingling BI ; Jianjiang XU
Herald of Medicine 2016;35(4):415-417,418
Objective To investigate the correlation between the use density of antibiotic and antifungal drugs and the positive rate of aspergillus in our hospital from 2009 to 2013,in order to provide a scientific basis for rational use of antibiotic and antifungal drugs. Methods The use density of carbapenems,two third-generation cephalosporins,and antifungal drugs,and the positive rate of aspergillus in our hospital from 2009 to 2013 were studied retrospectively. Their correlation was analyzed using SPSS software. Results There was significantly positive correlation between the use density of imipenem and that of fluconazole (r=0.913,P<0.05).The use density of biapenem was positively correlated with that of voriconazole (r=0.915,P<0.05).The use density of biapenem and that of voriconazole was positively correlated with positive rate of aspergillus,respectively ( r=0.918,r=0.955,both P<0.05).The other antibiotic and antifungal drugs were not significantly correlated to the positive rate of aspergillus.

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