1.Source and application of seed cells in bioartificial liver support system
Xuejing ZHU ; Weijian HUANG ; Hexin YAN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2024;40(2):246-251
So far, there are still no specific treatment methods for severe hepatitis and liver failure, resulting in a mortality rate of over 70%, and they are the difficulties in the treatment of critical illness in China and globally. Liver transplantation is currently the most effective treatment method for end-stage liver disease, but only 1% — 2% of patients can receive the opportunity for organ transplantation. The bioartificial liver support system utilizes external mechanical, physical, and biological devices to remove various harmful substances accumulated in the patient’s body, compensate for the metabolic functions of the liver, supplement necessary substances, improve internal environment, promote the recovery of liver function, help patients get through the critical period, and save time for liver transplantation, and therefore, it is considered one of the important methods for the treatment of end-stage liver disease. Since hepatocytes are the core element of bioartificial liver, this article summarizes the sources of liver seed cells, 3D culture methods, and corresponding bioreactor culture systems and hopes to gradually solve the core issue of large-scale in vitro preparation of hepatocytes to obtain hepatocytes with adequate quantity and quality, which urgently needs to be addressed in clinical application.
2.Critical coronavirus disease 2019 complicated with heparin resistance in 2 patients
Yongpeng XIE ; Jiye LUO ; Jiguang LI ; Ting GE ; Yao YAN ; Weijian CAO ; Xiaomin LI
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2022;34(5):509-513
Objective:To explore the diagnosis process and treatment experience of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients with heparin resistance (HR).Methods:The medical team of the First People's Hospital of Lianyungang admitted 2 severe COVID-19 patients with HR in intensive care unit (ICU) during their support to the designated hospital for the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Lianyungang City in November 2021. The clinical features, laboratory examinations, imaging features, treatment and prognosis of the two patients were analyzed.Results:Both severe COVID-19 patients received mechanical ventilation, 1 patient was treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. Both patients were complicated with lower extremity deep venous thrombosis and HR phenomenon under routine dose anticoagulant therapy. The maximum daily dose of unfractionated heparin exceeded 35 000 U (up to 43 200 U), the 2 patients failed to meet the standard of anticoagulation treatment, and the course of disease was prolonged. After that, argatroban was given 0.4 μg·kg -1·min -1 combined with anticoagulant therapy, the activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) of patients undergoing ECMO could be maintained at 55-60 seconds and the activated coagulation time (ACT) of them could be maintained at 180-200 seconds. After ECMO support or later sequential mechanical ventilation, both patients recovered and were discharged, and deep venous thrombosis was also effectively controlled. Conclusion:HR phenomenon often occurs during the treatment of severe COVID-19 patients, the anticoagulation regimen should be adjusted in time, and the anticoagulation effect combined with argatroban is clear.
3.Development and preliminary application of the measurement scale for medical students' professionalism cognition
Minglei SUN ; Libo LIANG ; Mingli JIAO ; Wei LIU ; Siyi TAO ; Yuxin XUE ; Weijian SONG ; Xin WAN ; Yan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2021;20(1):86-90
Objective:To explore the present situation of medical students' professionalism cognition and provide reference for medical personnel training and medical education.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted on medical students among 2 affiliated hospitals of a medical university in H province by cluster sampling. Exploratory factor analysis and reliability and validity test were carried out and a descriptive analysis of the present situation of professionalism was conducted by SPSS 20.0. Amos21.0 software was used for a confirmatory factor analysis on the samples.Results:The measurement scale had good reliability and validity, and the Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.901. The average professionalism score of the medical students was about 80 points. The score of "physical and mental status and self-development ability" was the highest (83.65 points), and the lowest score was "academic ability" (72.21 points). There was a little difference in the professionalism cognition between the two hospitals, with significant differences between the dimension "respect and care" and "responsibility".Conclusion:This study has initially formed a medical professionalism measurement scale with good reliability and validity. The professionalism of medical students in the 2 affiliated hospitals of a medical school in Province H is in good condition as a whole. In the future, medical education should pay more attention to the combination of basic professional knowledge and clinical practice of medical students, and change the training model of medical students in order to improve the academic ability of medical students and medical students' overall cognition of professionalism.
4.Influencing factors for prognosis of primary tracheal malignancy and establishment of nomogram model for predicting its overall survival based upon SEER database
Weijian YAN ; Ye ZHAO ; Haiming FENG ; Cheng WANG ; Bin LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2021;28(05):545-554
Objective To analyze the factors affecting the prognosis of patients with primary tracheal malignancy, and establish a nomogram model for prediction its prognosis. Methods A total of 557 patients diagnosed with primary tracheal malignancy from 1975 to 2016 in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Data were collected. The factors affecting the overall survival rate of primary tracheal malignancy were screened and modeled by univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. The nomogram prediction model was performed by R 3.6.2 software. Using the C-index, calibration curves and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve to evaluate the consistency and predictive ability of the nomogram prediction model. Results The median survival time of 557 patients with primary tracheal malignancy was 21 months, and overall survival rates of the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year were 59.1%±2.1%, 42.5%±2.1%, and 35.4%±2.2%. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that age, histology, surgery, radiotherapy, tumor size, tumor extension and the range of lymph node involvement were independent risk factors affecting the prognosis of patients with primary tracheal malignancy (P<0.05). Based on the above 7 risk factors to establish the nomogram prediction model, the C-index was 0.775 (95%CI 0.751-0.799). The calibration curve showed that the prediction model established in this study had a good agreement with the actual survival rate of the 1 year, 3 year and 5 years. The area under curve of 1-year, 3-year and 5-year predicting overall survival rates was 0.837, 0.827 and 0.836, which showed that the model had a high predictive power. Conclusion The nomogram prediction model established in this study has a good predictive ability, high discrimination and accuracy, and high clinical value. It is useful for the screening of high-risk groups and the formulation of personalized diagnosis and treatment plans, and can be used as an evaluation tool for prognostic monitoring of patients with primary tracheal malignancy.
5.Application of Hierarchical Weighted TOPSIS to Evaluate Rational Drug Use of Saxagliptin in a Hospital
Yan LI ; Aizong SHEN ; Pengli ZHU ; Wan ZHOU ; Ming FANG ; Weijian NI ; Wei WEI ; Liqin TANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(5):627-632
OBJECTIVE:To provide method reference for scientifically eva luating the rationality of the use of saxagliptin . METHODS:Based on the drug instructions ,clinical guidelines ,clinical pathways ,related references ,clinical endocrinology department and pharmaceutical experts of a hospital jointly discussed and formulated the evaluation criteria for the rationality of the use of saxagliptin. AHP method was used to assign weights to various indexes of evaluation criteria ;TOPSIS method was used to analyze the use of saxagliptin of 106 cases in the hospital during Nov. 2018-Apr. 2019 retrospectively and evaluate rational drug use. RESULTS :A total of 6 primary indicators and 12 secondary indicators were established. The first three indicators with a relatively high index weight were indications (with a weight of 0.25),dose and adjustment of administration (with a weight of 0.21)and frequency of administration (with a weight of 0.15). Among 106 cases,39.6% of drug use were reasonable ,51.0% were basically reasonable and 9.4% were unreasonable. Evaluation results made by weighted TOPSIS were consistent with the actual situation. CONCLUSIONS :TOPSIS method weighted by AHP is reasonable and feasible for evaluating the rationality of saxagliptin use.
6.Oral health status of Chinese residents and suggestions for prevention and treatment strategies
Yan SI ; Baoiun TAI ; Deyu HU ; Huancai LIN ; Bo WANG ; Chunxiao WANG ; Shuguo ZHENG ; Xuenan LIU ; Wensheng RONG ; Weijian WANG ; Xiping FENG ; Xing WANG
Global Health Journal 2019;3(2):50-54
Objective:To understand the oral health status of urban and rural residents in China,the Fourth National Oral Health Epidemiological Survey (FNOHES) was conducted in 2015.Materials and methods:Based on the principles of multi-stage,stratified,equal capacity,and random sampling,the subjects included five groups of residents aged 3-5,12-15,35-44,55-64,and 65-74 years in all 31 provinces,municipalities,and autonomous regions except Hong Kong,Macao,and Taiwan.The total sample size was 172,425.The survey covered two areas,namely oral health status and knowledge,attitude and oral health behavior.Results:Residents in China had serious caries and poor periodontal condition.The prevalence of caries was above 50% in all age groups,subjects without periodontal disease accounted for <50%,and fewer than 50% of subjects brushed their teeth twice a day.Based on the results of the FNOHES,the following suggestions were proposed for improving the oral health in China in the future:to establish and improve the comprehensive prevention and control system for oral diseases,implement a comprehensive prevention and control strategy for priority groups,strengthen the oral health education for all people to improve oral health literacy,enhance dynamic monitoring to scientifically evaluate oral health status,and coordinate multi-party resources to establish and improve the oral health service security system.Conclusion:The oral health status of Chinese residents and their oral health behavior habits need to be improved.With the support of the administrative departments of the government and unremitting efforts of the oral health staff,all sectors of society must be coordinated to strengthen oral health education for the whole population.Furthermore,comprehensive prevention and control measures must be implemented for priority groups.
7.3 2 0-detector CT study on the anatomic positional relationship of bronchial artery with esophagus and main bronchus
Lei RUAN ; Tian ZHAO ; Yingbao HUANG ; Yan WANG ; Zhenzhang WANG ; Xianzhong GUO ; Houchang SUN ; Weijian CHEN ; Yunjun YANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(1):35-38
Objective To explore the anatomic positional relationship of bronchial artery(BA)with esophagus and main bronchus on 320-detector CTA.Methods Original and post-processed images of 142 patients were observed.Type,origin,opening direction of BA as well as its concomitant relationship with esophagus were recorded.The positional relationship of BA with main bronchus was also recorded by fusing the images of BA and bronchial tree together.Results In 122 patients,273 BA were identified (146 on the right and 127 on the left).Right BA mainly ran simultaneously along the right and posterior edge of the esophagus (49.3%),while left BA mainly ran far gradually on the left side of the esophagus (82.7%).The left and right BA mainly ran along the middle thoracic esophagus, accounting for 58.3% and 42.5% respectively.45.2% of the right BA ran across the posterior edge of the right main bronchus and 60.6% of left BA ran simultaneously on the posterior and up edge of the esophagus.The most dividing direction of BA from the tho-racic aorta was 9 to 12 o’clock with a frequency of 74.2%.Conclusion The concomitant relationship with esophagus of the BA and the positional relationship with main bronchus of the BA could clearly be demonstrated on 320-detector CTA,thus providing availa-ble information and help for pulmonary and mediastinal sugery.
8.Treatment of surgical brain injury with immune tolerance induced by intrathymic injection of brain antigen
Weijian YANG ; Hong WANG ; Bo ZHANG ; Baolong LIU ; Yong LIU ; Hua YAN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2016;32(6):542-546
Objective To determine the effect of induction of immune tolerance by intrathymic injection of myelin basic protein (MBP) for treatment of surgical brain injury (SBI) in rats.Methods Twenty-four male SD rats were divided into experimental group,control group and sham group with 8 rats each,according to the random number table.SBI model was established in experimental group and control group.Thymuses were exposed and injected with MBP (experimental group) or saline (control group) respectively.Sham group received craniotomy without durotomy and thymus paracentesis.Modified neurological severity score (MNSS),cerebral edema volume,levels of peripheral blood proinflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-2 and anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-4,and CD4 +/CD8 + T-cell ratio were measured at postoperative 1,3,7,14 and 21 d.Results MNSS between control and experimental groups differed significantly at each time point (P < 0.05).Compared to sham group,MNSS in experimental group was recovered the same value at 21 d (P > 0.05),but in control group remained high over the study (P < 0.05).Less cerebral edema was observed in control and experimental groups than in control group at each time point (P < 0.05),but all were lower than these in sham group (P < 0.05).Lower IL-2 concentrations and higher IL-4 concentrations were observed in experimental group than in control group at 3,7 and 14 d (P <0.05).Compared to sham group,IL-2 concentrations in experimental group and IL-4 concentrations in control group revealed no significant differences at each time point (P >0.05).CD4 +/CD8 + T-cell ratio between experimental group and control group revealed significant difference at 1,7 and 14 d (P <0.05).CD4 +/CD8 + T-cell ratio in experimental group and control group recovered to the same level in sham group at 7 and 21 d(P > 0.05).Conclusion Induction of immune tolerance through intrathymic injection of MBP can reduce neurological deficit and brain edema and facilitate the recovery of function from SBI.
9.Intranasal delivery of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells for brain injuries:how many questions to be verified?
Xuejing YAN ; Xinling WANG ; Mimi YANG ; Weijian HOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(37):6046-6050
BACKGROUND:Transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells can promote repair of brain injuries in animals. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the research progress in intranasal delivery of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to the brain. METHODS:A computer-based online retrieval of PubMed and Wanfang databases was performed to search papers published during January 1999 to January 2014 with the key words of“bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, brain injury, transplantation”in English and Chinese. Thirty-eight papers were included in the final analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Nowadays, many studies have been certified that the transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells can significantly ameliorate the function of cranial nerve in animal models of brain injury. Many researchers have searched for the transplantation methods and approaches and have made progresses in many aspects. In this article, we compare the different transplantation ways of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to the brain. We focus on the intranasal transplantation route in the fol owing aspects:processing of the nasal mucosa;delivery route to the brain;labeling and intracranial observation of stem cells;animal experiments. We conclude that the intranasal delivery of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells to the brain has a wide clinical application as a noninvasive transplantation.
10.Hydrops of subcutaneous scalp after repairing skull defect using silicon-polyester fiber network
Yibiao ZHANG ; Zhenjiu YANG ; Jiehao YAN ; Weijian SONG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(13):-
To analyze the cause and therapy of hydrops in subcutaneous scalp after repairing skull defect by using silicon-polyester fiber network, a total of 91 patients who were treated with silicon-polyester fiber network to repair skull defect from June 1996 to October 2000 in the Department of Neurosurgery, Nanshan People's Hospital were analyzed retrospectively. And 56 cases of them had hydrops of subcutaneous scalp and treated with suction and pressure dressing, including 11 cases of less than 20 mL hydrop quantity, 27 cases of 20-50 mL, and 18 cases of more than 50 mL. They were observed for 6 weeks averagely after operation and were healed within 4 weeks by simple management. No recurrence of hydrops was found in subcutaneous scalp. It is indicated that silicon-polyester fiber network in repair of skull defect may complicate with hydrops of subcutaneous scalp usually. However, the prognosis will be good by means of drainage, so it can be used as a therapy for skull defect.

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