1.A multicenter study of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen,China
Li-Xiu SHI ; Jin-Xing FENG ; Yan-Fang WEI ; Xin-Ru LU ; Yu-Xi ZHANG ; Lin-Ying YANG ; Sheng-Nan HE ; Pei-Juan CHEN ; Jing HAN ; Cheng CHEN ; Hui-Ying TU ; Zhang-Bin YU ; Jin-Jie HUANG ; Shu-Juan ZENG ; Wan-Ling CHEN ; Ying LIU ; Yan-Ping GUO ; Jiao-Yu MAO ; Xiao-Dong LI ; Qian-Shen ZHANG ; Zhi-Li XIE ; Mei-Ying HUANG ; Kun-Shan YAN ; Er-Ya YING ; Jun CHEN ; Yan-Rong WANG ; Ya-Ping LIU ; Bo SONG ; Hua-Yan LIU ; Xiao-Dong XIAO ; Hong TANG ; Yu-Na WANG ; Yin-Sha CAI ; Qi LONG ; Han-Qiang XU ; Hui-Zhan WANG ; Qian SUN ; Fang HAN ; Rui-Biao ZHANG ; Chuan-Zhong YANG ; Lei DOU ; Hui-Ju SHI ; Rui WANG ; Ping JIANG ; Shenzhen Neonatal Data Network
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2024;26(5):450-455
Objective To investigate the incidence rate,clinical characteristics,and prognosis of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen,China.Methods Led by Shenzhen Children's Hospital,the Shenzhen Neonatal Data Collaboration Network organized 21 institutions to collect 36 cases of neonatal stroke from January 2020 to December 2022.The incidence,clinical characteristics,treatment,and prognosis of neonatal stroke in Shenzhen were analyzed.Results The incidence rate of neonatal stroke in 21 hospitals from 2020 to 2022 was 1/15 137,1/6 060,and 1/7 704,respectively.Ischemic stroke accounted for 75%(27/36);boys accounted for 64%(23/36).Among the 36 neonates,31(86%)had disease onset within 3 days after birth,and 19(53%)had convulsion as the initial presentation.Cerebral MRI showed that 22 neonates(61%)had left cerebral infarction and 13(36%)had basal ganglia infarction.Magnetic resonance angiography was performed for 12 neonates,among whom 9(75%)had involvement of the middle cerebral artery.Electroencephalography was performed for 29 neonates,with sharp waves in 21 neonates(72%)and seizures in 10 neonates(34%).Symptomatic/supportive treatment varied across different hospitals.Neonatal Behavioral Neurological Assessment was performed for 12 neonates(33%,12/36),with a mean score of(32±4)points.The prognosis of 27 neonates was followed up to around 12 months of age,with 44%(12/27)of the neonates having a good prognosis.Conclusions Ischemic stroke is the main type of neonatal stroke,often with convulsions as the initial presentation,involvement of the middle cerebral artery,sharp waves on electroencephalography,and a relatively low neurodevelopment score.Symptomatic/supportive treatment is the main treatment method,and some neonates tend to have a poor prognosis.
2.Research progress in regulating intestinal flora structure and repairing intestinal mucosal barrier damage through Tongfu method
Yiheng WU ; Zhiwei XU ; Huiping ZHU ; Song YU ; Chuan ZHANG ; Hengyue DING ; Hongwen SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(4):536-540
The intestinal flora and gut barrier function are of great significance for gut function and human health. When the intestinal flora is disrupted and the gut barrier structure is disrupted, it can lead to bacterial translocation, endotoxin influx into the bloodstream, and the production of pro-inflammatory factors, leading to various tissue damage in the body. Tongfu method in TCM can affect the intestinal environment by regulating intestinal permeability and immune response, restoring normal intestinal movement, and regulating the structure and metabolites of intestinal flora, thereby maintaining intestinal homeostasis and body health. The research on regulating intestinal flora and improving intestinal barrier function by Tongfu method can provide reference for further research on the relationship between TCM and intestinal microecology, and provide ideas for clinical treatment.
3.Distribution of Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes and Related Risk Factors in Children with Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Pneumonia:An Analysis of 420 Cases
Tian-Zhu CHEN ; Yuan-Yuan SONG ; Ran LI ; Chuan-Ying LIU ; Ya-Bin CHEN ; Hua LIU ; Hua XU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(10):2704-2712
Objective To investigate the distribution of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)syndromes and related risk factors in children with mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP).Methods The clinical data of 420 children with MPP admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine were collected.The clinical data included gender,age,history of respiratory tract diseases,TCM syndromes,MPP classification,cough duration,fever duration,fever peak value,laboratory indicators of C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT)and lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),and the complication of infection.SPSS 26.0 software was used for data statistics,and then the distribution of TCM syndromes in children with MPP and its correlation with various clinical data,as well as the related risk factors of MPP with different classification and various TCM syndromes were explored.Results(1)Among the 420 children with MPP,there were 283 cases(67.4%)of mild MPP,76 cases(18.1%)of refractory MPP,and 61 cases(14.5%)of severe MPP.For the distribution of TCM syndromes,there were 152 cases(36.2%)of wind-heat obstructing the lung syndrome,141 cases(33.6%)of phlegm-heat obstructing the lung syndrome,77 cases(18.3%)of damp-heat obstructing the lung syndrome,25 cases(6.0%)of toxin-heat obstructing the lung syndrome,16 cases(3.8%)of lung-spleen qi deficiency syndrome,and 9 cases(2.1%)of yin deficiency and lung heat syndrome.For the classification of infection,there were 295 cases(70.2%)of simple mycoplasma pneumoniae(MP)infection and 125 cases(29.8%)of mixed infection.(2)There were statistically significant differences in age stratification and visit season among MPP children with different TCM syndromes(P<0.01),while no significant differences were shown in the gender,history of respiratory tract diseases,and the complication of infection(P>0.05).(3)There were statistically significant differences in the visit season,history of respiratory tract diseases,and the complication of infection among the children with various MPP types(P<0.05),while no significant differences were shown in the gender and age stratification(P>0.05).(4)There were statistically significant differences in laboratory indicators of CRP and PCT and in the symptoms of cough duration,fever duration and fever peak among MPP children with different TCM syndromes(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(5)Significant differences were presented in laboratory indicators of PCT and LDH and in the symptoms of cough duration,fever duration and fever peak value among the children with different MPP types(P<0.05 or P<0.01).(6)Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that CRP level ≥10.5 mg/L and wind-heat obstructing the lung syndrome were the independent risk factors for mild MPP(P<0.05 or P<0.01);fever duration≥7 days,cough duration ≥ 12 days and phlegm-heat obstructing the lung syndrome were the independent risk factors for refractory MPP(P<0.05 or P<0.01);cough duration ≥ 12 days,mixed infection and toxin-heat obstructing the lung syndrome were the independent risk factors for severe MPP(P<0.01).Conclusion The results indicated that the classification MPP in children is predominated by mild MPP,and their TCM syndrome types is predominated by wind-heat obstructing the lung syndrome.The proportions of refractory MPP and damp-heat obstructing the lung syndrome increase significantly in autumn,which may be related to the characteristics of regional environment and circuit qi.The increase of CRP level and fever peak may be related to phlegm-heat obstructing the lung syndrome and toxin-heat obstructing the lung syndrome.In clinic,attention should be paid to the early use of heat-clearing and phlegm-resolving drugs or heat-clearing and toxin-removing drugs;children with the history of respiratory tract diseases and mixed infections are more likely to develop into severe MPP,and the physicians should be alert clinically.Wind-heat obstructing the lung syndrome,phlegm-heat obstructing the lung syndrome and toxin-heat obstructing the lung syndrome are the independent risk factor separately for mild MPP,refractory MPP and severe MPP,which requires timely intervention to prevent mild MPP from developing into refractory MPP or severe MPP in clinic.
4.Recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection
Dunjin CHEN ; Yue DAI ; Xinghui LIU ; Hongbo QI ; Chen WANG ; Lan WANG ; Yuan WEI ; Xiaochao XU ; Chuan ZHANG ; Lingli ZHANG ; Yuquan ZHANG ; Ruihua ZHAO ; Yangyu ZHAO ; Borong ZHOU ; Ailing WANG ; Huixia YANG ; Li SONG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2023;26(6):441-447
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has spread worldwide and threatened human's health. With the passing of time, the epidemiology of coronavirus disease 2019 evolves and the knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 infection accumu-lates. To further improve the scientific and standardized diagnosis and treatment of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection in China, the Chinese Society of Perinatal Medicine of Chinese Medical Association commissioned leading experts to develop the Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Maternal SARS-CoV-2 Infection under the guidance of the Maternal and Child Health Department of the National Health Commission. This recommendations includes the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, maternal care, medication treatment, care of birth and newborns, and psychological support associated with maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection. It is hoped that the recommendations will effectively help the clinical management of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection.
5.Study on mechanisms of Th17/Treg imbalance in patients with cystic echinococcosis based on miRNA expression profiles.
Di LU ; Jia Hui SONG ; Zi Jian MA ; Peng Yue ZHANG ; Lei XU ; Chuan WEI ; Ying CHEN ; Sha ZHOU ; Ji Feng ZHU ; Ya Lin LI ; Jia Qing ZHAO ; Ming Xing ZHU ; Rui ZHAO ; Hai WANG ; Xiao Jun CHEN ; Wei ZHAO ; Chuan SU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2022;34(3):277-285
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the serum microRNA (miRNA) expression and examine the impact of miRNA expression profiles on T helper type 17 (Th17)/regulatory T cells (Treg) imbalance among patients with cystic echinococcosis, so as to provide insights into the illustration of the mechanisms underlying chronic Echinococcus granulosus infections, and long-term pathogenesis.
METHODS:
Total RNA was extracted from the sera of cystic echinococcosis patients and healthy controls, and subjected to high-throughput sequencing with the Illumina sequencing platform. Known miRNAs were annotated and new miRNAs were predicted using the miRBase database and the miRDeep2 tool, and differentially expressed miRNAs were identified. The target genes of differentially expressed miRNAs were predicted using the software miRanda and TargetScan, and the intersection was selected for Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway analysis. Among the differentially expressed miRNAs with the 20 highest fold changes, miRNAs that targeted genes relating to key transcription factors RORC and FOXP3 that determine the production of Th17 and Treg cells or their important regulatory pathways (PI3K-Akt and mTOR pathways) were matched.
RESULTS:
A total of 53 differentially expressed miRNAs were screened in sera of cystic echinococcosis patients and healthy controls, including 47 up-regulated miRNAs and 6 down-regulated miRNAs. GO enrichment analysis showed that these differentially expressed miRNA were involved DNA transcription and translation, cell components, cell morphology, neurodevelopment and metabolic decomposition, and KEGG pathway analysis showed that the differentially expressed miRNA were mainly involved in MAPK, PI3K-Akt and mTOR signaling pathways. Among the differentially expressed miRNAs with the 20 highest fold changes, there were 3 miRNAs that had a potential for target regulation of RORC, and 15 miRNAs that had a potential to target the PI3K-Akt and mTOR signaling pathways.
CONCLUSIONS
Significant changes are found in serum miRNA expression profiles among patients with E. granulosus infections, and differentially expressed miRNAs may lead to Th17/Treg imbalance through targeting the key transcription factors of Th17/Treg or PI3K-Akt and mTOR pathways, which facilitates the long-term parasitism of E. granulosus in hosts and causes a chronic disease.
Echinococcosis/genetics*
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Gene Expression Profiling
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Humans
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MicroRNAs/metabolism*
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Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/genetics*
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/genetics*
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T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory
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TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/genetics*
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Th17 Cells
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Transcription Factors/genetics*
6.Effect of Health Locus of Control on Early Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Yue XU ; Wei-ping LI ; Bin SONG ; Hua-mei CAI ; Wan-ting YANG ; Chuan JIANG ; Zheng-zheng ZHANG ; Zhong CHEN
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(6):1028-1034
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of health locus of control on the early rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) reconstruction. MethodsFrom July 2019 to October 2019, a prospective cohort study of 155 ACL patients receiving reconstruction (male=124 and female=31) in our hospital was conducted. The general data questionnaire, MHLC-C, Tegner activity score, IKDC Score, Lysholm Score and Y-Balance Test were used for further analysis. The correlation between HLC and early rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction was explored by Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, correlation analysis and Logistics regression analysis. ResultsPositive correlations were found between the internality health locus of control (IHLC) and the IKDC score (r3m=0.77, r6m=0.70, P<0.001), as well as the Lysholm scores (r3m=0.68, r6m=0.64, P<0.001) and the Tegner activity score (r3m=0.24, r6m=0.46, P<0.05) in 3 and 6 months after surgery, and higher IHLC score indicated a better y-balance test outcome[OR 95%CI=0.86(0.76, 0.97), P=0.016]. Chance health locus of control (CHLC) was negatively correlated with the IKDC score (r3m=-0.71, r6m=-0.67, P<0.001), the Lysholm score (r3m=-0.49, r6m=-0.43, P<0.001) and the Tegner activity score (r3m=-0.22, r6m=-0.35, P<0.05) in 3 and 6 months after surgery, and higher CHLC score indicated worse outcome of y-balance test [OR 95%CI=1.26(1.12, 1.41), P<0.001]. There was a negative correlation between the Powerful others health locus of control (PHLC) and the IKDC score (r3m=-0.51, r6m=-0.50, P<0.001), the Lysholm scores (r3m=-0.36, r6m=-0.40, P<0.001), but there was no correlation with the Tegner activity score in 3 and 6 months after surgery(P>0.05). The risk of poor y-balance test increased by higher score of PHLC [OR 95%CI=1.74(1.29, 2.34), P<0.001]. ConclusionA significant correlation was found between the health locus of control and the early rehabilitation effect after ACL reconstruction. Higher internality health locus of control scores indicated a better rehabilitation outcome, while higher scores of external loci of control indicated higher risk of worse rehabilitation outcome.
7.External apical root resorption in orthodontic tooth movement: the risk factors and clinical suggestions from experts' consensus.
Huang LI ; Xiuping WU ; Lan HUANG ; Xiaomei XU ; Na KANG ; Xianglong HAN ; Yu LI ; Ning ZHAO ; Lingyong JIANG ; Xianju XIE ; Jie GUO ; Zhihua LI ; Shuixue MO ; Chufeng LIU ; Jiangtian HU ; Jiejun SHI ; Meng CAO ; Wei HU ; Yang CAO ; Jinlin SONG ; Xuna TANG ; Ding BAI
West China Journal of Stomatology 2022;40(6):629-637
External apical root resorption is among the most common risks of orthodontic treatment, and it cannot be completely avoided and predicted. Risk factors causing orthodontic root resorption can generally be divided into patient- and treatment-related factors. Root resorption that occurs during orthodontic treatment is usually detected by radiographical examination. Mild or moderate root absorption usually does no obvious harm, but close attention is required. When severe root resorption occurs, it is generally recommended to suspend the treatment for 3 months for the cementum to be restored. To unify the risk factors of orthodontic root resorption and its clinical suggestions, we summarized the theoretical knowledge and clinical experience of more than 20 authoritative experts in orthodontics and related fields in China. After discussion and summarization, this consensus was made to provide reference for orthodontic clinical practice.
Humans
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Tooth Movement Techniques/adverse effects*
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Root Resorption/etiology*
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Consensus
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Dental Cementum
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Risk Factors
8.Over 50,000 Metagenomically Assembled Draft Genomes for the Human Oral Microbiome Reveal New Taxa
Zhu JIE ; Tian LIU ; Chen PEISHAN ; Han MO ; Song LIJU ; Tong XIN ; Sun XIAOHUAN ; Yang FANGMING ; Lin ZHIPENG ; Liu XING ; Liu CHUAN ; Wang XIAOHAN ; Lin YUXIANG ; Cai KAIYE ; Hou YONG ; Xu XUN ; Yang HUANMING ; Wang JIAN ; Kristiansen KARSTEN ; Xiao LIANG ; Zhang TAO ; Jia HUIJUE ; Jie ZHUYE
Genomics, Proteomics & Bioinformatics 2022;20(2):246-259
The oral cavity of each person is home to hundreds of bacterial species.While taxa for oral diseases have been studied using culture-based characterization as well as amplicon sequencing,metagenomic and genomic information remains scarce compared to the fecal microbiome.Here,using metagenomic shotgun data for 3346 oral metagenomic samples together with 808 published samples,we obtain 56,213 metagenome-assembled genomes(MAGs),and more than 64%of the 3589 species-level genome bins(SGBs)contain no publicly available genomes.The resulting genome collection is representative of samples around the world and contains many genomes from candi-date phyla radiation(CPR)that lack monoculture.Also,it enables the discovery of new taxa such as a genus Candidatus Bgiplasma within the family Acholeplasmataceae.Large-scale metagenomic data from massive samples also allow the assembly of strains from important oral taxa such as Por-phyromonas and Neisseria.The oral microbes encode genes that could potentially metabolize drugs.Apart from these findings,a strongly male-enriched Campylobacter species was identified.Oral sam-ples would be more user-friendly collected than fecal samples and have the potential for disease diagnosis.Thus,these data lay down a genomic framework for future inquiries of the human oral microbiome.
9.Prevalence and influencing factors of Enterobius vermicularis infections among children in Fanxian County of Henan Province in 2019
Chuan-Qing SONG ; Xue-Cheng JIAO ; Tian-Tian JIANG ; Gui-Hua LIANG ; Lan-Zhen WANG ; Yin-Huai XU ; Shou-Hai HUANG ; Wei-Qi CHEN ; Yan DENG ; Ya-Lan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2021;33(4):406-410
Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of Enterobius vermicularis infections among children in Fanxian County, Henan Province in 2019, so as to provide insights into the management of enterobiasis. Methods Five kindergartens were selected in urban and rural areas of Fanxian County, Henan Province using the stratified sampling method in 2019, and a census of E. vermicularis infections was performed among all children in the kindergartens. E. vermicularis eggs were detected using adhesive and scotch cellophane-tape anal swab methods, and the basic characteristics of children and their families, health habits and the kindergartens’ information were investigated with questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the risk factors and protective factors of pinworm infection in children. Results A total of 671 children were tested, and the mean prevalence of E. vermicularis infections was 15.50% (104/671). The prevalence of E. vermicularis infections was higher among children in rural kindergartens (28.13%, 72/256) than in urban kindergartens (7.71%, 32/415) (χ2 = 50.380, P < 0.01), and greater in private kindergartens (32.26%, 60/186) than in public kindergartens (9.07%, 44/485) (χ2 = 55.183, P < 0.01). There was no gender-specific prevalence of E. vermicularis infections among children (χ2 = 1.442, P > 0.05), and the prevalence of E. vermicularis infections presented a tendency towards a rise with age (χ2trend = 8.373, P < 0.05) and school grade (χ2trend = 30.274, P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis identified rural kindergartens and high grades as risk factors, and separate washing of children’s and adults’ cloths, frequent bathing and frequent dinnerware disinfection in kindergartens as protective factors for E. vermicularis infections among children. In addition, there was no significant difference in the detection of E. vermicularis infections among children by using adhesive (73.08%, 76/104) and scotch cellophane-tape anal swab methods (56.73%, 59/104) (χ2 = 3.959, P > 0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of E. vermicularis infection is high among children in Fanxian Country, Henan Province. Health education and surveillance of enterobiasis are required to be intensified among children in rural kindergartens and senior grades and their parents and teachers.
10.Comparison of planting modes of Dendrobium huoshanense and analysis of advantages of simulated cultivation.
Shan-Yong YI ; Chuan-Zhi KANG ; Wei WANG ; Xiang-Wen SONG ; Tao XU ; Hai-Bo LU ; Shu-Lan LUO ; Dong LIU ; Lan-Ping GUO ; Bang-Xing HAN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2021;46(8):1864-1868
Dendrobium huoshanense is a precious medicinal plant belonging to Dendrobium of Orchidaceae. It is a special medicinal material and extremely scarce in Huoshan county, Anhui province. At present, D. huoshanense has been greatly protected, which also makes it possible to industrialize relying on tissue culture and artificial cultivation technology. Three main planting methods were utilized for cultivating D. huoshanense including facility cultivation, under forest cultivation and simulative habitat cultivation. Firstly, the three cultivation modes and technical characteristics of D. huoshanense were compared and analyzed, and it was found that the ecological environment of D. huoshanense cultivated in the simulated environment was closer to that of wild D. huoshanense. Secondly, based on comparing the characters and quality of three cultivation modes, the results showed that the shape of D. huoshanense cultivated in simulated environment was more similar to that of "grasshopper thigh" recorded in Bencao Jing Jizhu, and its quality was better than that of facilities and under forest cultivation. The comprehensive benefit comparison of three modes showed that the simulated cultivation had high income, the lowest input-output ratio and significant economic benefit. The quality of cultivated D. huoshanense was further evaluated from four aspects of "excellent environment" "excellent shape" "high quality" "excellent effect", which summarized the comprehensive advantages of simulative habitat cultivation of D. huoshanense as follows: the original habitat and site environment of simulated wild D. huoshanense, the closer shape to the wild, the more content of main medicinal components, and higher economic benefit and better efficacy. The quality of D. huoshanense was improved by the use of simulative habitat cultivation, which has practical significance to guide its large-scale cultivation.
Dendrobium
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Ecosystem
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Forests
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Plants, Medicinal

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