1.Establishment and validation of nomogram prediction model of cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia
Hehe BAI ; Lirong PENG ; Yuanji WANG ; Xiaojing NIE ; Jinping WANG ; Li MA ; Guan WANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(8):980-985
OBJECTIVE To explore the predictive factors of cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia in adult inpatients, and to establish and validate the nomogram prediction model. METHODS Data of adult inpatients treated with cefoperazone/sulbactam in Xi’an Central Hospital from Jun. 30th, 2021 to Jun. 30th, 2023 were retrospectively collected. The training set and internal validation set were randomly constructed in a 7∶3 ratio. Singler factor and multifactor Logistic regression analysis were used to screen the independent predictors of cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia. The nomogram was drawn by using “RMS” of R 4.0.3 software, and the predictive performance of the model was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic curve and C-index curve. Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test was used to evaluate the calibration degree of the model. Using the same standard, the clinical data of hospitalized patients receiving cefoperazone/sulbactam in Xi’an First Hospital in the same period were collected for external validation of the nomogram prediction model. RESULTS A total of 1 045 patients in Xi’an Central Hospital were included in this study, among which 67 patients suffered from cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia, with an incidence of 6.41%. After the false positive patients were excluded, 473 patients were included finally, including 331 in the training set and 142 in theinternal validation set. Multifactor Logistic regression analysis showed that age [OR=1.043, 95%CI (1.017, 1.070)], estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) [OR=0.988,95%CI(0.977, 0.998)], baseline platelet (PLT) [OR=0.989, 95%CI(0.982, 0.996)], nutritional risk [OR=3.863, 95%CI(1.884, 7.921)] and cumulative defined daily doses (DDDs) [OR=1.082, 95%CI(1.020, 1.147)] were independent predictors for cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia (P<0.05). The C-index values of the training set and the internal validation set were 0.824 [95%CI (0.759, 0.890)] and 0.828 [95%CI (0.749, 0.933)], respectively. The results of the Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed that χ 2 values were 0.441 (P=0.802) and 1.804 (P=0.406). In the external validation set, the C-index value was 0.808 [95%CI (0.672, 0.945)], the χ 2 value of the Hosmer-Lemeshow test was 0.899 (P=0.638). CONCLUSIONS The independent predictors of cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia include age, baseline PLT, eGFR, nutritional risk and cumulative DDDs. The model has good predictive efficacy and extrapolation ability, which can help clinic identify the potential risk of cefoperazone/sulbactam-induced thrombocytopenia quickly and accurately.
2.Relationship between insomnia and non-suicidal self-injury behavior among senior high school students with suicide ideation:the pathway of anxiety
Wei GUO ; Xiaojing XU ; Xianming YUAN ; Xiangzhan CHEN ; Xinfeng ZHANG ; Suocheng NIE ; Xiaopeng DENG
Sichuan Mental Health 2024;37(4):354-359
Background Suicidal ideation serves as a sensitive predictive indicator for non-suicidal self-injury(NSSI)behavior,and NSSI behavior brings profound effects to both mental and physical health of senior high school students.Existing studies have made exploration on the relationship among insomnia,anxiety and NSSI behavior in the general population,but the internal mechanism of NSSI behavior in senior high school students with suicidal ideation requires further study.Objective To explore the pathway of anxiety between insomnia and NSSI behavior in senior high school students,so as to provide references for the intervention on NSSI behavior in such demographic.Methods From December 10 to 15,2021,cluster sampling was adopted to select 2 572 senior high school students across three senior high schools in Hubei Province as the research objects.Assessment was conducted by using Insomnia Severity Index(ISI),Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 item(GAD-7)and Adolescents Self-Harm Scale.Spearman correlation analysis was conducted to examine the correlation among scores of scales finished by senior high school students with suicidal ideation.Model 4 from the SPSS 20.0 Process 4.2 was employed to test the mediating path of anxiety between insomnia and NSSI behavior.Results A total of 2 421 valid questionnaires(94.13%)were recovered,which revealed 554 cases(22.88%)with suicidal ideation and 408 cases(16.85%)with NSSI behavior.The scores of ISI,GAD-7 and Adolescents Self-Harm Scale of senior high school students with suicidal ideation were higher than those of students without suicidal ideation(Z=17.124,20.611,21.314,P<0.01).As correlation analysis showed,the ISI score of senior high school students with suicidal ideation was positively correlated with scores of GAD-7 and Adolescents Self-Harm Scale(r=0.646,0.354,P<0.01),and GAD-7 score was positively correlated with the score of Adolescents Self-Harm Scale(r=0.375,P<0.01).Among senior high school students with suicide ideation,anxiety acted in a mediating role between insomnia and NSSI behavior,with effect value of 0.111(95%CI:0.053~0.185),accounting for 53.88%of the total effect.Conclusion Insomnia of senior high school students with suicidal ideation can not only directly affect NSSI behavior,but also indirectly affect NSSI behavior through anxiety.
3.Clinical research on masticatory efficiency and force in the two types of complete denture
Peilu WANG ; Xu WEI ; Xiaojing YANG ; Rongrong NIE ; Xiangfeng MENG
STOMATOLOGY 2024;44(11):851-855
Objective In this study,we compared the masticatory efficiency,occlusal functional indexes,and satisfaction of lingual-ized occlusion(LO)vs.anatomic occlusion(AO)and discussed the difference between these occlusions.Methods Twenty edentulous patients were included in this clinical trial during 2021 April to December.They were divided into 2 groups according to their denture occlusion.Masticatory efficiency was tested by chewing the same amount of peanuts(by weight)and then the absorption of the solution was compared under a spectrophotometer after wearing dentures for 1 month.The TeeTester occlusion analysis system was used to test masticatory function,and satisfaction research was conducted for the edentulous patients at this time point as well.Finally,statistical analyses were conducted to compare the difference in masticatory efficiency between AO and LO by SPSS 20.0.Results The indexes of LO were worse than AO in masticatory efficiency,masticatory function and most of satisfaction research,while LO was better than AO in speech recovery.The difference was only statistically significant in COF-y of masticatory function(P<0.05).Conclusion LO is similar with AO in terms of masticatory efficiency,satisfaction and denture stability;LO has good performance in denture's fit and use for patients.
4.Advances in Dravet syndrome
Shuyao CHEN ; Guizhi XIA ; Xiaojing NIE
International Journal of Pediatrics 2023;50(2):112-116
Dravet syndrome is a rare and severe developmental epileptic encephalopathy with variable clinical phenotypes.Dravet syndrome is difficult to diagnose and treat, and related comorbidities have a profound impact on the long-term quality of life of patients and their parents.SCN1A is the main pathogenic gene of Dravet syndrome, and SCN1A mutations are found in more than 85% of the patients.In recent years, with the development of genetic testing technology and the accumulation of cases, the understanding of the characteristics of epileptic seizures, comorbidities and SCN1A gene mutation characteristics in Dravet syndrome has gradually deepened.In addition to conventional antiepileptic drugs, new antiepileptic drugs(cannabidiol, fenfluramine)have also shown good antiepileptic effects and are expected to become second-line drugs for the treatment of Dravet syndrome seizures.This article mainly reviews the research progress of unique clinical phenotype, SCN1A gene mutation characteristics and new antiepileptic drugs of Dravet syndrome, in order to deepen clinicians′ understanding of the disease.
5.Research progress of voltage-gated Calcium channel gene mutations associated with epilepsy in children
Shuyao CHEN ; Guizhi XIA ; Xiaojing NIE
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2023;38(2):154-157
Abnormal expression and dysfunction of voltage-gated Calcium channels (VGCCs) can give rise to a variety of neurological disorders in children, including epilepsy, migraine and ataxia.In the past, only CACNA1A, CACNA1H, CACNA2D2 and CACNB4 were considered associated with epilepsy in children.In recent years, an increasing number of VGCCs gene associated with epilepsy in children have been found, especially developmental and epileptic encephalopathy genes.This study aims to review the research progress of VGCCs gene mutations associated with epilepsy in children.
6.Analysis of DRG grouping effect and influential factors of hospitalization cost of diabetic patients
Xiaojing NIE ; Haofei FU ; Hehe BAI ; Yaping LI ; Jinping WANG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(24):3020-3024
OBJECTIVE To explore the grouping efficacy of diagnosis related group (DRG) and the influential factors of hospitalization cost in diabetes cases, and to provide theoretical support for improving DRG payment system, reducing medical cost and enhancing the efficiency of medical insurance funds. METHODS The information of 4 368 diabetic patients who were hospitalized in a 3A hospital in Xi’an from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023 was retrospectively analyzed, and DRG grouping of them was summarized; the hospitalization costs of patients in different DRG groups were analyzed by using one way ANOVA and Bonferroni multiple comparison. Coefficient of variation (CV) was used for evaluation within the group, and the influential factors of hospitalization costs were analyzed by one-way linear regression analysis and multi-factor linear regression analysis. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS The CV values of the four DRG groups were all lower than 0.8, indicating good grouping results and good consistency within the group; the difference of hospitalization cost among the four groups was statistically significant (P<0.05), and the hospitalization cost of China Healthcare Security-DRG version 1.1 FW11 group was significantly higher than those of other three groups (P<0.05). Length of stay, drug cost, the number of other diagnoses, test cost and payment method have significant positive effects on the hospitalization cost of diabetic patients. Whether there is pharmacist intervention has a significant negative influence on the hospitalization cost of patients. Under the DRG payment method, medical institutions can consider multidisciplinary linkage and incorporate a variety of management and service tools, including pharmacist’s intervention, to develop refined management measures, to reduce the economic burden of patients’ families and society.
7.Research progress of the application of fecal microbiota transplantation in pediatric diseases
Yuanzhen ZHANG ; Yugui ZENG ; Xiaojing NIE
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(4):311-314
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been reported to exert potential therapeutic value in gut microbiota dysbiosis.During FMT, the fecal material is transferred from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient via naso-gastric tube, enema, colonoscopy or oral capsules, aiming to reconstruct intestinal flora, ameliorate the dysbiotic state, control inflammation and modulate the immunity.FMT is recognized as a high-efficient and safe treatment option for recurrent clostridium difficile infection.It has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for clinical use in the USA.FMT is a safe and effective treatment for patients with infla-mmatory bowel disease or autism spectrum disorder.
8.Epidemiology of urticaria in China: a population-based study
Jiaqing LI ; Dandan MAO ; Shuoshuo LIU ; Ping LIU ; Jing TIAN ; Chenhong XUE ; Xiaojing LIU ; Ruiqun QI ; Bingxue BAI ; Jianjun NIE ; Siqi YE ; Yu WANG ; Yuye LI ; Qing SUN ; Juan TAO ; Shuping GUO ; Hong FANG ; Jianqin WANG ; Qiri MU ; Quanzhong LIU ; Yan DING ; Jianzhong ZHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2022;135(11):1369-1375
Background::Urticaria is a common skin disease characterized by episodes of wheals, and it has a negative effect on patients’ quality of life. Large-scale population-based epidemiological studies of urticaria are scarce in China. The aim of this survey was to determine the prevalence, clinical forms, and risk factors of urticaria in the Chinese population.Methods::This survey was conducted in 35 cities from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities of China. Two to three communities in each city were selected in this investigation. Participants completed questionnaires and received dermatological examinations. We analyzed the prevalence, clinical forms, and risk factors of urticaria.Results::In total, 44,875 questionnaires were distributed and 41,041 valid questionnaires were collected (17,563 male and 23,478 female participants). The lifetime prevalence of urticaria was 7.30%, with 8.26% in female and 6.34% in male individuals ( P < 0.05). The point prevalence of urticaria was 0.75%, with 0.79% in female and 0.71% in male individuals ( P < 0.05). Concomitant angioedema was found in 6.16% of patients. Adults had a higher prevalence of urticaria than adolescents and children. Living in urban areas, exposure to pollutants, an anxious or depressed psychological status, a personal and family history of allergy, thyroid diseases, and Helicobacter pylori infection were associated with a higher prevalence of urticaria. Smoking was correlated with a reduced risk of urticaria. Conclusion::This study demonstrated that the lifetime prevalence of urticaria was 7.30% and the point prevalence was 0.75% in the Chinese population; women had a higher prevalence of urticaria than men. Various factors were correlated with urticaria.
9. Genetic variants of familial hematuria associated genes in three families with hematuria with probands initially diagnosed as IgA nephropathy
Jiewei LIU ; Ping WANG ; Jun HUANG ; Xiaojing NIE ; Feng ZHAO ; Lizhu CHEN ; Zheng LI ; Zihua YU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2019;57(9):674-679
Objective:
To examine genetic variants of familial hematuria (FH) associated genes in 3 families with hematuria with probands initially diagnosed with IgA nephropathy (IgAN).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data, laboratory tests and genetic test results of three children with hematuria and the probands in three families with hematuria. The families were ascertained at the Department of Pediatrics, Fuzhou General Hospital of Nanjing Military Command from August 2014 to May 2018.
Results:
The proband of Family One, an 8-year-old boy, manifested gross hematuria. His renal biopsy pathology revealed IgAN. His father also manifested hematuria. Genetic testing showed that the proband and his father carried a heterozygous variant of the CFHR5 gene,533A>G (Asn178Ser). The child of Family Two, a 4-year-old girl, manifested hematuria. Her father, the proband of the family, was 36 years old, and manifested hematuria, proteinuria, high-frequency sensorineural deafness and renal insufficiency. He was diagnosed as IgAN according to clinical manifestations, renal pathology and routine immunohistochemistry without renal biopsy electron microscopy, renal tissue type Ⅳ collagen α3, α4, α5 chains immunofluorescence and skin type Ⅳ collagen α5 chain immunofluorescence. Genetic testing showed that the girl carried a heterozygous variant of the COL4A5 gene,566G>T (Gly189Val), and her father carried the hemizygous variant. The child of Family Three, a 7-year-old girl, manifested hematuria and proteinuria. Her mother, the proband of the family, was 34 years old, and manifested hematuria and proteinuria as well. The proband was diagnosed as IgAN by the same method used for Family Two. The girl′s grandfather died of uremia at the age of 44. Genetic testing showed that the girl and her mother carried a heterozygous variant 539G>A (Gly180Glu)in COL4A5 gene.
Conclusions
The variant of the CFHR5 gene identified in Family One is of uncertain signifance, and the two variants of the COL4A5 gene identified in Families Two and Three are pathogenic. The probands of Families Two and Three are diagnosed as Alport syndrome. The study suggests that clinicians should examine genetic variants of FH associated genes in families with hematuria when the probands were diagnosed as IgAN by their clinical manifestations, renal pathology and routine immunohistochemistry.
10. Analysis of variants in complement genes in Han Chinese children with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome
Cuili YI ; Feng ZHAO ; Hongzhu QIU ; Lamei WANG ; Jun HUANG ; Xiaojing NIE ; Zihua YU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2017;55(8):624-627
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of pathogenic variants in complement genes in Han Chinese children with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS).
Method:
Eleven Han Chinese children with aHUS, including 9 boys and 2 girls aged between 1 year and 4 months and 13 years, were investigated in Department of Pediatrics, Fuzhou General Hospital, from November 1998 to February 2014. Analysis of variants of all the exons of 10 complement genes (CFH, MCP, CFI, C3, CFB, CFHR1, CFHR2, CFHR3, CFHR4 and CFHR5), including 25 bases from 3′ end and 25 bases from 5' end, was performed in the 11 cases by targeted sequence capture and next generation sequencing. Significant variants detected by next generation sequencing were confirmed by Sanger sequencing. To understand pathogenicity of variants found in the captured genes, we investigated genetic conservation by multiple protein sequence alignment among different species, and analyzed whether the variants were located in protein domains or not, and investigated functional significance by functional computational prediction methods.
Result:
Twenty-seven percent of Han Chinese children with aHUS carried pathogenic variants in the 10 complement genes. Pathogenic variant CFB 221G>A (R74H) was detected in Patient 3 and Patient 9, which was not found in parents of Patient 3′ , and was found in healthy father of patient 9. Pathogenic variant CFHR5 242C>T (P81L) was found in Patient 2, and was found in healthy father of patient 2. However, no pathogenic variants in genes CFH, MCP, CFI, C3, CFHR1, CFHR2, CFHR3 and CFHR4 were identified.
Conclusion
Pathogenic variants in the 10 complement genes were identified in 3/11 of Han Chinese children with aHUS in our study and CFB was the most frequently mutated gene.

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