1.Clinical features of recompensation in autoimmune hepatitis-related decompensated cirrhosis and related predictive factors
Xiaolong LU ; Lin HAN ; Huan XIE ; Lilong YAN ; Xuemei MA ; Dongyan LIU ; Xun LI ; Qingsheng LIANG ; Zhengsheng ZOU ; Caizhe GU ; Ying SUN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(9):1808-1817
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features and outcomes of recompensation in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH)-related decompensated cirrhosis, to identify independent predictive factors, and to construct a nomogram prediction model for the probability of recompensation. MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted among the adult patients with AIH-related decompensated cirrhosis who were admitted to The Fifth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital from January 2015 to August 2023 (n=211). The primary endpoint was achievement of recompensation, and the secondary endpoint was liver-related death or liver transplantation. According to the outcome of the patients at the end of the follow-up, the patients were divided into the recompensation group (n=16) and the persistent decompensation group(n=150).The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data with homogeneity of variance, and the Mann-Whitney U rank sum test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data with heterogeneity of variance; the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups; the Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis; the Cox proportional-hazards regression model was used to identify independent predictive factors, and a nomogram model was constructed and validated. ResultsA total of 211 patients were enrolled, with a median age of 55.0 years and a median follow-up time of 44.0 months, and female patients accounted for 87.2%. Among the 211 patients, 61 (with a cumulative proportion of 35.5%) achieved recompensation. Compared with the persistent decompensation group, the recompensation group had significantly higher white blood cell count, platelet count (PLT), total bilirubin (TBil), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), total bile acid, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio (INR), SMA positive rate, Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score, Child-Pugh score, and rate of use of glucocorticoids (all P0.05), as well as significantly lower age at baseline, number of complications, and death/liver transplantation rate (all P0.05). At 3 and 12 months after treatment, the recompensation group had continuous improvements in AST, TBil, INR, IgG, MELD score, and Child-Pugh score, which were significantly lower than the values in the persistent decompensation group (all P0.05), alongside with continuous increases in PLT and albumin, which were significantly higher than the values in the persistent decompensation group (P0.05). The multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that baseline ALT (hazard ratio [HR]=1.067, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.010 — 1.127, P=0.021), IgG (HR=0.463,95%CI:0.258 — 0.833, P=0.010), SMA positivity (HR=3.122,95%CI:1.768 — 5.515, P0.001), and glucocorticoid therapy (HR=20.651,95%CI:8.744 — 48.770, P0.001) were independent predictive factors for recompensation, and the nomogram model based on these predictive factors showed excellent predictive performance (C-index=0.87,95%CI:0.84 — 0.90). ConclusionAchieving recompensation significantly improves clinical outcomes in patients with AIH-related decompensated cirrhosis. Baseline SMA positivity, a high level of ALT, a low level of IgG, and corticosteroid therapy are independent predictive factors for recompensation. The predictive model constructed based on these factors can provide a basis for decision-making in individualized clinical management.
2.Moxifloxacin treatment for Mycoplasma hominis meningitis in an extremely preterm infant
Wei-Ying MAO ; Jiang-Er LAN ; Ming-Yu GAN ; Xun-Jie ZHANG ; Hui YU ; Li-Yuan HU ; Rong ZHANG ; Yun CAO ; Mi-Li XIAO
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(4):432-436
The patient,a male newborn,was admitted to the hospital 2 hours after birth due to prematurity(gestational age 27+5 weeks)and respiratory distress occurring 2 hours postnatally.After admission,the infant developed fever and elevated C-reactive protein levels.On the fourth day after birth,metagenomic next-generation sequencing of cerebrospinal fluid indicated a positive result for Mycoplasma hominis(9 898 reads).On the eighth day,a retest of cerebrospinal fluid metagenomics confirmed Mycoplasma hominis(56 806 reads).The diagnosis of purulent meningitis caused by Mycoplasma hominis was established,and the antibiotic treatment was switched to moxifloxacin[5 mg/(kg·day)]administered intravenously for a total of 4 weeks.After treatment,the patient's cerebrospinal fluid tests returned to normal,and he was discharged as cured on the 76th day after birth.This article focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neonatal Mycoplasma hominis purulent meningitis,introducing the multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of the condition in extremely preterm infants.[Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics,2024,26(4):432-436]
3.Antimicrobial resistance of bacteria from blood specimens:surveillance re-port from Hunan Province Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System,2012-2021
Hong-Xia YUAN ; Jing JIANG ; Li-Hua CHEN ; Chen-Chao FU ; Chen LI ; Yan-Ming LI ; Xing-Wang NING ; Jun LIU ; Guo-Min SHI ; Man-Juan TANG ; Jing-Min WU ; Huai-De YANG ; Ming ZHENG ; Jie-Ying ZHOU ; Nan REN ; An-Hua WU ; Xun HUANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(8):921-931
Objective To understand the change in distribution and antimicrobial resistance of bacteria isolated from blood specimens of Hunan Province,and provide for the initial diagnosis and treatment of clinical bloodstream infection(BSI).Methods Data reported from member units of Hunan Province Antimicrobial Resistance Survei-llance System from 2012 to 2021 were collected.Bacterial antimicrobial resistance surveillance method was imple-mented according to the technical scheme of China Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System(CARSS).Bacteria from blood specimens and bacterial antimicrobial susceptibility testing results were analyzed by WHONET 5.6 soft-ware and SPSS 27.0 software.Results A total of 207 054 bacterial strains were isolated from blood specimens from member units in Hunan Province Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System from 2012 to 2021,including 107 135(51.7%)Gram-positive bacteria and 99 919(48.3%)Gram-negative bacteria.There was no change in the top 6 pathogenic bacteria from 2012 to 2021,with Escherichia coli(n=51 537,24.9%)ranking first,followed by Staphylococcus epidermidis(n=29 115,14.1%),Staphylococcus aureus(n=17 402,8.4%),Klebsiella pneu-moniae(17 325,8.4%),Pseudomonas aeruginosa(n=4 010,1.9%)and Acinetobacter baumannii(n=3 598,1.7%).The detection rate of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)decreased from 30.3%in 2015 to 20.7%in 2021,while the detection rate of methicillin-resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococcus(MRCNS)showed an upward trend year by year(57.9%-66.8%).No Staphylococcus was found to be resistant to vancomy-cin,linezolid,and teicoplanin.Among Gram-negative bacteria,constituent ratios of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae were 43.9%-53.9%and 14.2%-19.5%,respectively,both showing an upward trend(both P<0.001).Constituent ratios of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii were 3.6%-5.1%and 3.0%-4.5%,respectively,both showing a downward trend year by year(both P<0.001).From 2012 to 2021,resistance rates of Escherichia coli to imipenem and ertapenem were 1.0%-2.0%and 0.6%-1.1%,respectively;presenting a downward trend(P<0.001).The resistant rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae to meropenem and ertapenem were 7.4%-13.7%and 4.8%-6.4%,respectively,presenting a downward trend(both P<0.001).The resistance rates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii to carbapenem antibiotics were 7.1%-15.6%and 34.7%-45.7%,respectively.The trend of resistance to carbapenem antibiotics was relatively stable,but has de-creased compared with 2012-2016.The resistance rates of Escherichia coli to the third-generation cephalosporins from 2012 to 2021 were 41.0%-65.4%,showing a downward trend year by year.Conclusion The constituent ra-tio of Gram-negative bacillus from blood specimens in Hunan Province has been increasing year by year,while the detection rate of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacillus remained relatively stable in the past 5 years,and the detection rate of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus has shown a downward trend.
4. Retinal microstructure and developmental characteristics in Zebrafish
Li-Ping FENG ; Jun-Yong WANG ; Jin-Xing LIN ; Yi-Lin XU ; Xun CHEN ; Xiao-Ying WANG ; Yi-Lin XU ; Xun CHEN ; Xiao-Ying WANG ; Yi-Lin XU ; Xun CHEN ; Da-Hai LIU
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2024;55(1):105-112
Objective To study the microscopic structure and morphological characteristics of Zebrafish eyeball and retina at different developmental stages, and to lay a foundation for visual research model. Methods Select eight groups of zebrafish at different ages, with six fish in each group, 48 fish in total. Optical microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used to observe the eyeball structure of Zebrafish at different developmental stages, and the thickness of retinal each layer was measured to analyze the temporal and spatial development pattern. The morphological characteristics of various cells in the retina and the way of nerve connection were observed from the microscopic and ultrastructural aspects, especially the structural differences between rod cells and cone cells. Results The retina of Zebrafish can be divided into ten layers including retinal pigment epithelial layer, rod cells and cone cells layer, outer limiting membrane, outer nuclear layer, outer plexiform layer, inner nuclear layer, inner plexiform layer, ganglion cell layer, nerve fiber layer, inner limiting membrane. Rod cells had a smaller nucleus and a higher electron density than cone cells. Photoreceptor terminals were neatly arranged in the outer plexiform layer, forming neural connections with horizontal cells and bipolar cells, and several synaptic ribbons are clearly visible within them. In Zebrafish retina, ganglion cell layer and inner plexiform layer are the earliest developed. With the growth and development of Zebrafish, the thickness of rod cells and cone cells layer and retinal pigment epithelial layer gradually increases, and the retinal structure was basically developed in about 10 weeks. Conclusion The retinal structure of Zebrafish is typical, with obvious stratification and highly differentiated nerve cells. There are abundant neural connections in the outer plexiform layer. The ocular development characteristics of Zebrafish are similar to those of most mammals.
5.Visualization analysis on implementation science in translation of clinical practice guidelines based on knowledge graph
Tingting PENG ; Xun DENG ; Ying WU ; Shan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(3):203-210
Objective:To investigate the hot topics and trends of implementation science in the transformation of clinical practice guidelines, in order to provide ideas and references for clinical managers to reasonably apply and implement scientific promotion guidelines.Methods:CiteSpace6.2.R3 software was used to visualize the literature, which retrieved from the core database of Web of Science, including the number of articles, countries and high-frequency keywords and keyword clustering and emergence for visual analysis, etc.Results:A total of 4 593 articles were included in the final analysis. Since 1993, the number of published papers had increased year by year. The hot topics focused on primary care, attitudes, knowledge translation, clinical trials, risk factors and machine learning. The research trends included older adults and artificial intelligence.Conclusions:The rapid development of implementation science in guideline translation research suggests that scholars from various countries, especially hospital administrators should reasonably apply implementation science framework to integrate evidence into clinical practice, and promote the implementation of clinical practice guidelines.
6.Role and mechanism of action of phytoestrogen biochanin A in improving liver fibrosis in ovariectomized mice
Chaorong TAN ; Xiaopiao LI ; Junyan RAN ; Ying XIONG ; Shanggao LIAO ; Jinjuan ZHANG ; Xun HE
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(1):76-82
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of phytoestrogen biochanin A (BCA) on liver fibrosis induced by CCl4 in female mice with bilateral oophorectomy (ovariectomized) and its mechanism. MethodsA total of 50 ovariectomized Kunming mice were selected and given intraperitoneal injection of CCl4 to establish a model of liver fibrosis, and then according to body weight, they were randomly divided into model group, positive control group, and low-, middle-, and high-dose BCA groups, with 10 mice in each group. In addition, 10 female mice in the same litter were given resection of a small amount of adipose tissue near both ovaries to establish the sham-operation group. The mice in the positive control group were given estradiol 2 mg/kg by gavage, and those in the low-, middle-, and high-dose BCA groups were given BCA by gavage at a dose of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg, respectively, once a day for 7 consecutive weeks; the mice in the sham-operation group and the model group were given an equal volume of 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution by gavage. The mice were anesthetized and sacrificed after administration to collect samples. Liver index and uterus index were measured; HE staining and Masson staining were used to observe liver histopathological changes; the biochemical analysis was used to measure the activity of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT); ELISA was used to measure the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in liver tissue, and Western blot was used to measure the relative protein expression levels of collagen Ⅰ, transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), and p-NF-κBp65/NF-κBp65 in liver tissue. The t-test was used for comparison of continuous data between two groups; a one-way analysis of various was used for comparison between multiple groups, and the least significant difference t-test was used for further comparison between two groups. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups and further comparison between two groups. ResultsCompared with the sham-operated group, the model group had a significant increase in liver index and a significant reduction in uterus index, as well as significant increases in the activities of serum AST and ALT, the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in liver tissue, and the protein expression levels of collagen Ⅰ, TGF-β1, α-SMA, and p-NF-κBp65/NF-κBp65 in liver tissue (all P<0.05), with no significant change in the expression of ERβ in liver tissue (P>0.05), and the model group showed significant fibrosis lesions in the liver, such as hepatocyte edema, steatosis, and necrosis with inflammatory cell infiltration and hyperplasia, deposition, and staggered distribution of collagen fibers. Compared with the model group, the low-, middle-, and high-dose BCA groups had significant reductions in liver index, the activities of serum AST and ALT, the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α, and the protein expression levels of collagen Ⅰ, TGF-β1, α-SMA, and p-NF-κBp65/NF-κBp65 in liver tissue (all P<0.05), with no significant change in uterine index (P>0.05), as well as a significant increase in the protein expression level of ERβ in liver tissue (P<0.05) and varying degrees of improvement in liver fibrosis lesions. ConclusionBCA can effectively improve CCL4-induced liver fibrosis in ovariectomized female mice, possibly by upregulating ERβ to inhibit the NF-κB signaling pathway and then alleviating inflammatory response.
7.Bioequivalence study of telmisartan tablets in Chinese healthy subjects
Cheng SUN ; Yan ZHANG ; Hong-Xia FANG ; Gui-Ying CHEN ; Xiao-Juan ZHANG ; Hong-Xun SUN ; Bin JIANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(2):249-253
Objective To evaluation the bioequivalence of telmisartan tablets(80 mg)between test formulation and reference formulation in Chinese healthy subjects.Methods A single-center,randomized,open-label,two-preparations,single administration,partial repeat crossover of three sequences in three postprandial cycles and complete repeat crossover of two sequences in four fasting cycles,bioequivalence test was designed.Chinese healthy subjects were included in the bioequivalence trial,with 33 randomly assigned to the postprandial group and 32 randomly assigned to the fasting group.In each period,blood samples was collected before and after administration.The plasma concentration of the drug was determined by LC-MS/MS,using WinNonlin version 8.3 calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters and perform a statistical analysis using SAS version 9.4.Results The main pharmacokinetic parameters of telmisartan tablets after oral administration of test or reference were as follows.Fasting group Cmax were(556.10±456.06)and(580.99±533.50)ng·mL-1;AUC0-t were(3 475.15±3 785.16)and(3 450.54±3 681.02)ng·mL-1·h;AUC0-∞ were(3 214.06±2 272.06)and(3 194.84±2 187.45)ng·mL-1·h.The 90%confidence intervals of the geometric mean ratio of Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-∞ were within the requirements of the equivalent range of bioequivalence(80.00%-125.00%).Postprandial group Cmax were(299.26±124.72)and(291.29±126.34)ng·mL-1;AUC0-t were(3 682.24±2 799.72)and(3 636.71±2 158.42)ng·mL-1·h;AUC0-were(3 544.53±1 553.06)and(3 969.38±2 528.22)ng·mL-1·h.The 90%confidence intervals of the geometric mean ratio of Cmax,AUC0-t,AUC0-∞ were within the requirements of the equivalent range of bioequivalence(80.00%-125.00%).Conclusion Under fasting and fed conditions,two kinds of telmisartan tablets are bioequivalent in Chinese healthy subjects.
8.Crossmodal Transfer and Its Cognitive Neural Mechanisms
Ying SUN ; Xun-Wei SUN ; Yi-Fan WANG ; Qiu-Fang FU
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024;51(1):94-110
Crossmodal transfer is the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in one sensory modality to another. Researches on crossmodal transfer investigate how the brain represents information from different sensory modalities, and provide new insights to improve cognitive processing efficiency and reduce repeated learning. To clarify the characteristics and mechanism of crossmodal transfer, this article first introduced the crossmodal transfer effect in different field of research, such as object recognition, category learning, and time perception. After that, the theoretical researches on the representation type of crossmodal transfer were reviewed, mainly including multisensory theory and multisensory mental imagery theory as well as the supportive and opposite findings. The research progresses on the neural mechanism of crossmodal transfer using ERP and fMRI techniques were introduced, mainly including metamodal theory, and multisensory reverse hierarchy theory as well as the supportive and opposite findings. The objective and subjective factors which influenced crossmodal transfer effect were sorted out, in which we suggested that the modality dominance phenomenon supports the metamodal theory, while other factors such as sensory experience, age, setting of learning tasks and stimulus features support theories such as the multisensory hypothesis. Finally, we described the potential applications of the current research findings on crossmodal transfer and pointed out future research questions in this field.
9.Clinical Observation on the Acupuncture at Neiyingxiang Points Combined with Western Medicine in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis of Deficiency-Cold of Lung Qi Type
Jian HUANG ; Ying-Kai GAO ; Cun-Jun LIU ; Dian-Xun WANG ; Xin-Yue WANG ; Dan-Yang WU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(4):944-950
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture at Neiyingxiang(EX-HN09)points combined with western medicine in the treatment of allergic rhinitis of deficiency-cold of lung qi type.Methods Sixty patients with deficiency-cold of lung qi type of allergic rhinitis were randomly divided into observation group and control group,with 30 patients in each group.The control group was treated with Desloratadine Tablets combined with Mometasone Furoate Aqueous Nasal Spray,and the observation group was treated with acupuncture at Neiyingxiang points combined with the self-made rhinitis recipe on the basis of the control group,and the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated after 14 days.The changes of nasal symptom scores,Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life scores of the patients of the two groups were observed before and after the treatment.After 14 days of treatment,the clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated.The changes in nasal symptom scores,as well as VAS and rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire(RQLQ)scores were observed before and after treatment.The changes in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)sydnrome scores and serum immunoglobulin E(IgE)were compared before and after treatment in the two groups,and the safety of the two groups was evaluated.Results(1)The total effective rate of the observation group was 93.33%(28/30),and the control group was 73.33%(22/30).The efficacy of the observation group was superior to that of the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(2)After treatment,the symptoms of nasal congestion,sneezing,runny nose and nasal itching were significantly improved in the two groups(P<0.01),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving nasal symptoms,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).(3)After treatment,the VAS scores of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.01),and the observation group was superior to the control group in improving VAS scores,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).(4)After treatment,the PQLQ scores of patients in the two groups improved significantly(P<0.01),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving the PQLQ scores,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).(5)After treatment,the TCM syndrome scores of the patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.01),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving TCM syndrome scores,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).(6)After treatment,the serum IgE levels of patients in the two groups were significantly improved(P<0.01),and the observation group was significantly superior to the control group in improving serum IgE levels(P<0.05),with a statistically significant difference.(7)There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the observation group and the control group(P>0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture at Neiyingxiang points plus self-made rhinitis recipe combined with western medicine in the treatment of deficiency-cold of lung qi type of allergic rhinitis can significantly improve the clinical symptoms of the patients,thus improving the quality of life of the patients,and the therapeutic efficacy is remarkable.
10.Study on the changes of serum vitamin in different inflammatory states based on CRP levels
Jing-Jing WANG ; Ying WANG ; Xiao-Xiao TIAN ; Chen NIU ; Yu-Mei QI ; Guo-Xun LI
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2024;31(5):262-267,274
Objective:To investigate the correlation between C-reactive protein(CRP)and vitamin levels,and to Elucidate that inflammation is a crucial cause of vitamin deficiency.Methods:The clinical data of 551 patients treated by the Department of Nutrition of Tianjin Third Central Hospital were retrospectively analyzed from September 2021 to July 2023.Based on CRP levels,the patients were categorized into three groups:the no/mild inflammation group(89 cases,CRP<10 mg/L),the moderate inflammation group(148 cases,10 mg/L≤CRP<50 mg/L),and the severe inflammation group(314 cases,CRP≥50 mg/L).Clinical characteristics and serum vitamin levels of the three groups were compared to further Investigate the effects of inflammation on serum vitamin concentrations.Results:A total of 551 patients were included in the analysis of nine water-soluble vitamins and four fat-soluble vitamins.CRP levels were negatively correlated with serum vitamin C,vitamin B3,vitamin B9,vitamin A,25-OH vitamin D3 and 25-OH vitamin D,and the correlation coefficients were as follows:-0.33,-0.11,-0.16,-0.33,-0.09,-0.12.Conversely,CRP was positively correlated with serum vitamin B6,and the correlation coefficient was 0.16.Analysis of the three inflammatory subgroups revealed that serum levels of vitamin C,vitamin B9,vitamin A,25-OH vitamin D3 and 25-OH vitamin D were progressively decreased with the severity of inflammation(P<0.001).With the exacerbation of inflammation,the serum vitamin B3 level decreased significantly only in the condition of severe inflammation(P<0.01).Serum levels of vitamin B2,vitamin B5 and vitamin B6 in moderate to severe inflammation group were higher than those in no/mild inflammation group(P<0.001).Levels of Vitamin B7,vitamin B12,vitamin E and vitamin K levels were not correlated with CRP,and no statistical significance was observed in the analysis of inflammation subgroups among the three groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:Certain vitamin levels are influenced by the body's inflammatory state.When clinically found abnormal increase in inflammatory indicators,the serum levels of vitamin C,B9,B3,A,and D should be further monitored to be vigilant against vitamin deficiency.

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