1.Assessment of different bone marrow infiltration patterns with MR whole-body diffusion weighted imaging in multiple myeloma
Yawen WU ; Dongmei WANG ; Hongwei CAO ; Fengzhen CUI ; Chengyuan XU ; Jie LIU ; Chengyu JIN ; Boyi LI ; Yuqing LI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(6):952-956
Objective To evaluate the apparent diffusion coefficient(ADC)values of different bone marrow infiltration patterns in multiple myeloma(MM)patients with MR whole-body diffusion weighted imaging(WB-DWI)and to determine the ADC thresholds for different bone marrow infiltration patterns.Methods Nineteen MM patients diagnosed for the first time were selected.The lesions types of each site(cervical spine,ribs,sternum,humerus,scapula,sacral spine,ilium,femur,thoracic spine,and lumbar spine)after the WB-DWI images were visually evaluated,which were divided into focal group(including focal lesion in combined focal and diffuse infiltration)[region of interest(ROI)=141],pure diffuse infiltration group(ROI=150),diffuse lesion in combined focal and diffuse infiltration group(ROI=127),"salt-and-pepper"group(ROI=54),and normal appearance group(ROI=68).ADC values were measured and compared between each group and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to distinguish different patterns of bone marrow infiltration.Results There was no statistically significant difference in ADC values between the diffuse lesion in combined focal and diffuse infiltration group and the"salt-and-pepper"group(P>0.99),and there was statistically significant difference in ADC values between the other groups(P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the area under the curve(AUC)for identifying focal group and the"salt-and-pepper"group was 0.889[95%confidence interval(CI)0.844-0.934],the AUC for identifying pure diffuse infiltration group and the normal appearance group was 0.968(95%CI 0.949-0.987).ADC values were able to accurately and visually differentiate between the different patterns of bone marrow infiltration.Conclusion The ADC values can be used as a quantitative tool to objectively distinguish different bone marrow infiltration patterns in MM patients.
2.Clinical and genetic analysis of a patient with Neuronal intranuclear inclusion body disease characterized by cortical enhancement in the posterior brain region
Jibao WU ; Fengzhen HUANG ; Limei CAO ; Yi ZHANG ; Xiaojun LIU ; Jiangtao LONG ; Jiping YI ; Xiaoxi YAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(8):953-956
Objective:To explore the clinical, imaging, and genetic characteristics of an adult patient with sporadic Neuronal intranuclear inclusion disease (NIID).Methods:A patient who had visited the First People′s Hospital of Chenzhou on August 6, 2023 was selected as the study subject. Results of clinical examination, neuroimaging, and genetic testing were retrospectively analyzed along with a literature review. The number of GGC trinucleotide repeats in the 5′-untranslated region of the NOTCH2NLC gene was determined by GC-PCR. Results:The patient had presented with episodic encephalopathy, with enhanced magnetic resonance imaging showing enhancement features of the posterior cerebral cortex during the period of acute episode. Genetic testing revealed an increased number of GGC repeats ( n = 97) in the 5′- untranslated region of the NOTCH2NLC gene, which confirmed the diagnosis of NIID. Conclusion:Clinical attention should be paid to the enhanced MRI findings of patients with adult-onset NIID, for whom posterior cortical enhancement may be characteristic manifestation during the acute phase of encephalopathy-like episode.
3.Cardiac operation and interventional therapy during pregnancy: an analysis of outcome
Yanli LIU ; Fengzhen HAN ; Jian ZHUANG ; Huanlei HUANG ; Caojin ZHANG ; Haojian DONG ; Chengbin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2020;55(7):465-470
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of open cardiac operation and interventional therapy in pregnant patients and describe the feto-neonatal and maternal outcomes.Methods:A retrospective study of 39 cases of women undergoing open cardiac operation or interventional therapy during pregnancy was conducted in Guangdong Provincial People′s Hospital from Jan. 2014 to Oct. 2019.Results:The age of 39 pregnant women with gestational heart disease was (30±6) years old (21-43 years old). Among them, 37 cases were single and 2 cases were twin pregnancy. Modified World Health Organization (mWHO) pregnancy risk classification were all level Ⅳ. There were 22 women receiving cardiac operation under cardiopulmonary bypass during pregnancy, 14 patients undergoing percutaneous balloon mitral valvuloplasty, 2 patients accepting percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty, and 1 case receiving atrial septal defect occluder with ultrasound guidance. Three were no maternal deaths during and after the operation. One patient had an inevitable abortion. Four fetuses died in the uterine after open cardiac surgery. There patients chose termination of the pregnancy after cardiac operation. There were 31 live birth, in which 7 cases were preterm live birth and 24 patients were term live birth. The total number of newborns were 33. Two fetuses suffered neonatal intracranial hemorrhage and died after birth. Thirty-one fetuses were alive and born without any abnormity.Conclusion:For pregnant women with high risk of cardiovascular disease and classified as mWHO pregnancy risk level Ⅳ, cardiopulmonary bypass and interventional therapy during pregnancy could be used as an alternative for better materal and fetal outcomes.
4.siRNA knocking down the expression of NEK2 gene enhances the chemosensitivity of colorectal carcinoma cells to 5-FU
CUI Facai ; CHEN Yu ; WU Xiaoyu ; HU Min ; ZHU Ya ; LIU Fengzhen
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2020;27(11):1213-1219
[摘 要] 目的:探讨敲减中心体相关激酶2(never in mitosis A-related kinase 2,NEK2)对结直肠癌细胞5-FU化疗敏感性的影响及其可能的机制。方法:采用qPCR和Western blotting检测结直肠癌细胞中NEK2 mRNA及蛋白的表达水平。构建针对NEK2基因的小干扰RNA(siRNA)并转染至结直肠癌细胞HCT116及SW620,实验分为阳性干扰组1(转染NEK2 siRNA1)、阳性干扰组2(转染NEK2 siRNA2)和阴性对照组(转染si-NC),均用5-FU处理。采用CCK-8实验、V-FICT/PI Annexin双染色流式细胞术实验观察敲减NEK2基因对5-FU作用下结肠癌细胞的增殖、周期分布及凋亡的影响,采用Western blotting检测敲减NEK2基因对5-FU作用下结直肠癌细胞内Wnt/β-catenin信号通路相关蛋白表达的影响。结果:NEK2蛋白及mRNA在结直肠癌细胞HCT116、SW620中均呈高表达(P<0.05或P<0.01),转染NEK2 siRNA可高效抑制HCT116、SW620细胞中NEK2蛋白及mRNA表达(均P<0.01)。经不同浓度5-FU作用后,阳性干扰组1和阳性干扰组2的细胞存活率和IC50均显著低于阴性对照组(均P<0.01),细胞发生G0/G1期阻滞且凋亡率显著升高(均P<0.01),胞核β-catenin、c-myc和cyclin D1表达水平显著下降而胞质β-catenin表达水平升高(均P<0.01)。结论:敲减NEK2基因可有效提高人结直肠癌细胞对5-FU的化疗敏感性,该作用可能是通过调控Wnt/β-catenin信号通路相关蛋白表达来实现的。
5.Investigation on the epidemic status of drinking brick-tea type fluorosis in Tibet
Hongqiang GONG ; Fengzhen HE ; Shengcheng ZHAO ; Min GUO ; Nimacangjue ; Dejiyangzong ; Wei WANG ; Zhipeng FAN ; Xuehui LIU ; Bing YU ; Qingbin LIU ; Yanhui GAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2018;37(11):889-892
Objective To grasp the prevalence of drinking brick-tea type fluorosis in Tibet,and to provide scientific basis for the development of prevention and control strategies.Methods Twelve counties were selected from 7 regions in Tibet.In accordance with the "Drinking Brick-Tea Type Endemic Fluorosis Monitoring Program",a total of 46 administrative villages were selected as survey points using the cluster stratified sampling method.Household water samples,tea-water samples and adult urine samples were collected,and household fluorine intake status and incidence of skeletal fluorosis in adults over 16 years old were investigated.In the rural grade primary school where the village children were concentrated,all children aged 8-12 were selected,urine samples were collected,and the prevalence of dental fluorosis was investigated.Fluoride contents in tea,water,and urine were detected by ion selective electrode method.The dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis were examined and judged according to the "Diagnosis of Dental Fluorosis" (WS/T 208-2011) and the "Diagnostic Criteria for Endemic Skeletal Fluorosis" (WS 192-2008),respectively.Results A total of 46 villages in 12 counties were investigated,1 992 of water samples,1 662 of tea samples,664 of children urine samples,3 186 of adult urine samples were detected;547 children aged 8-12 were examined dental fluorosis and 3 196 adults were examinea skeletal fluorosis,respectively.The water fluoride contents in all the investigated villages were less than 1.0 mg/L;the average fluoride content in brick-tea water was 6.12 mg/L,within the range of 0.11-84.00 mg/L,and the average daily brick tea fluorine intake of residents was 24.98 mg.The geometric mean of urine fluoride in children and adults was 0.76,2.28 mg/L,respectively.The prevalence rates of dental fluorosis in children and skeletal fluorosis in adults over 16 years old were 31.81% (174/547) and 48.59% (1 553/3 196),respectively.The children dental fluorosis index was 0.60.The detection rate of skeletal fluorosis in adults aged 36-45 was 13.37% (69/516).Conclusions The prevalence of drinking brick-tea type fluorosis in Tibet is serious and widely distributed.In particular,the prevalence rate of skeletal fluorosis in adults is relatively high,while that of dental fluorosis in children is relatively mild.The prevention and control of drinking brick-tea type fluorosis in Tibet brook no delay.
6.Imaging atherosclerosis model rabbits with 99Tcm-single chain antibody fragment against vascular cell adhesion molecule-1
Chunbao LIU ; Xiao ZHANG ; Yiling SONG ; Fengzhen ZHANG ; Yingying ZHANG ; Yichun WANG ; Xiaoli LAN ; Yongxue ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2017;37(6):346-350
Objective To investigate the imaging performance and feasibility of 99Tcm labeled scFv against VCAM-1(99Tcm-scFv-VCAM-1) on atherosclerosis model rabbits.Methods HYNIC was used as a chelator for 99Tcm labeling.The labeling efficiency and radiochemical purity of 99Tcm-scFv-VCAM-1 were measured by instant thin layer chromatography after PD-10 purification.New Zealand white rabbits were employed for establishing atherosclerotic animal models by endothelia immunity injury and high fat diet, and plaques at aorta lesions were examined by HE staining.Model rabbits were sacrificed after administration of 99Tcm-scFv-VCAM-1 at 1 or 2 h respectively, and tissue samples were measured with gamma counter and weighted to obtain in vivo biodistribution data.Planar imaging was performed 1 and 2 h after the injection of 99Tcm-scFv-VCAM-1 to investigate radioactivity of abdominal aorta.After imaging study, atherosclerosis plaque and VCAM-1 expression at aortas were confirmed by the immunohistochemistry (IHC) study.Two-sample t test was used to analyze data.Results 99Tcm-scFv-VCAM-1 was successfully synthesized.Its labeling efficiency was 75%-83%, radiochemistry purity was (98.54±1.03)% and specific activity was 216 MBq/nmol.Atherosclerosis plaque was confirmed at the aortas of experimental rabbits by HE staining, while no plaque was observed in controls.Biodistribution data indicated that the tracer was cleared mainly through the kidneys.Planar imaging showed that the tracer uptake in abdominal aorta of model rabbits was higher than that of control rabbits, the T/B ratios at 2 h of the model group and control group were statistically different (3.68±0.73 vs 2.42±0.39;t=2.950, P<0.05;n=5).Atherosclerosis plaque and high level of VCAM-1 expression were observed at aortas of model rabbits by IHC study.Conclusions It is feasible and effective to detect vulnerable plaques using 99Tcm-scFv-VCAM-1.It may provide a promising way for early diagnosis and accurate evaluation of atherosclerosis.
7.Clinical evaluation of efficacy of OTSC for closure of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Ning SHI ; Kun LI ; Yingbin HU ; Fengzhen MA ; Haisheng YU ; Chengxia LIU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(4):98-101
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of the over-the-scope-clip (OTSC) for endoscopic closure of acute refractory non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Methods This retrospective study selected 16 refractory patients, including 2 cases with Mallory-Weiss syndrome, 7 cases with gastric ulcer, 1 case with gastric carcinoma and 6 cases with duodenal ulcer, underwent OTSC treatment of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding from January 2015 to June 2016 as study subjects. Results All of the 16 patients with bleeding lesions were successfully controlled. The successful rate is 100.0%. The mean procedure of OTSC for endoscopic bleeding closure was between 5.0 and 6.0 min. Conclusion The Over-the-Scope-Clip system is safe and effective for closure of acute non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in refractory patients, and deserves further clinical applications.
8.Investigation of pregestational diabetes mellitus in 15 hospitals in Guangdong province
Haitian CHEN ; Songqing DENG ; Zhuyu LI ; Zilian WANG ; Jing LI ; Jiekun GAO ; Yonghong ZHONG ; Dongmei SUO ; Lini LU ; Shilei PAN ; Hongxia CHEN ; Yongyi CUI ; Jianhui FAN ; Jiying WEN ; Liruo ZHONG ; Fengzhen HAN ; Yunhui WANG ; Shujun HU ; Peipei LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017;52(7):436-442
Objective To investigate the morbidity, diagnostic profile and perinatal outcome of pregestational diabetes mellitus (PGDM) in 15 hospitals in Guangdong province. Methods A total of 41338 women delivered in the 15 hospitals during the 6 months,195 women with PGDM(PGDM group) and 195 women with normal glucose test result(control group)were recruited from these tertiary hospitals in Guangdong province from January 2016 to June 2016. The morbidity and diagnostic profile of PGDM were analyzed. The complications during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes were compared between the two groups. In the PGDM group, pregnancy outcomes were analyzed in women who used insulin treatment (n=91) and women who did not (n=104). Results (1)The incidence of PGDM was 0.472%(195/41338). Diabetes mellitus were diagnosed in 59 women (30.3%, 59/195) before pregnancy, and 136 women (69.7%,136/195) were diagnosed as PGDM after conceptions. Forty-six women (33.8%) were diagnosed by fasting glucose and glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) screening. (2) The maternal age, pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI), prenatal BMI, percentage of family history of diabetes, incidence of macrosomia, concentration of low density lipoprotein were significantly higher in PGDM group than those in control group (all P<0.05). Women in PGDM group had significantly higher HbA1c concentration((6.3±1.3)% vs (5.2±0.4)%), fasting glucose [(6.3±2.3) vs (4.8±1.1) mmol/L], oral glucose tolerance test(OGTT)-1 h glucose((12.6±2.9) vs (7.1± 1.3) mmol/L)and OGTT-2 h glucose [(12.0±3.0) vs (6.4±1.0) mmol/L] than those in control group (P<0.01). (3)The morbidity of preterm births was significantly higher (11.3% vs 1.0%, P<0.01), and the gestational age at delivery in PGDM group was significantly smaller [(37.6±2.3) vs (39.2±1.2) weeks, P<0.01]. Cesarean delivery rate in the PGDM group (70.8% vs 29.7%) was significantly higher than the control group (P<0.01). There was significantly difference between PGDM group and control in the neonatal male/female ratio (98/97 vs 111/84, P=0.033). The neonatal birth weight in PGDM group was significantly higher((3159±700) vs (3451±423) g, P<0.01). And the incidence of neonatal hypoglycemia in the PGDM group was higher than the control group (7.7% vs 2.6%, P=0.036).(4)In the PGDM group, women who were treated with insulin had a smaller gestational age at delivery [(36.9±2.9) vs (37.9±2.5) weeks, P<0.01], and the neonates had a higher neonatal ICU(NICU)admission rate (24.2% vs 9.6% , P<0.01). Conclusions The morbidity of PGDM in the 15 hospitals in Guangdong province is 0.472%. The majority of PGDM was diagnosed during pregnancy; HbA1c and fasting glucose are reliable parameters for PGDM screening. Women with PGDM have obvious family history of diabetes and repeated pregnancy may accelerate the process of diabetes mellitus. Women with PGDM have higher risk for preterm delivery and neonatal hypoglycemia. Unsatisfied glucose control followed by insulin treatment may increase the need for NICU admission.
9.The implication of traditional Chinese medicine sects for the chronic non-communicable disease research
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(7):577-579
This paper reviewed the academic contribution of famous doctor of traditional Chinese medicine belonging to Yishui sects, and analyzed the change of chronic non-communicable disease in the 21st century. On this basis, the paper put forward that we should exert the advantages of traditional Chinese medicine, explore the regularity of treating chronic non-communicable disease, refresh the academic innovation, and generate new ideas and new treatment.
10.Effects of delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease on the prenatal and postnatal integrated treatment strategies
Chengbin ZHOU ; Wei PAN ; Shaoru HE ; Fengzhen HAN ; Xiaoqing LIU ; Jimei CHEN ; Jian ZHUANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2015;31(3):145-147
Objective To explore the effects of delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease on the prenatal and postnatal integrated treatment strategies.Methods Delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease included:grade Ⅰ,no hemodynamics instability; grade Ⅱ,ducted-dependent lesions,stable hemodynamics anticipated;grade Ⅲ,possibility or likelihood of hemodynamic instability; IMPACT(delivery immediately heart intervention) level,hemodynamic instability is anticipated at separation from placental circulation.During August 2006 to May 2010,a retrospective study of 46 cases of prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease and delivery in one cardiac center was taken,in which 33 in grade Ⅰ,9 in grade Ⅱ,4 in grade Ⅲ,and no IMPACT.Results Thirty-nine boys and 7 girls were born at (38.0 ± 1.4) weeks of gestation and had consistent fetal diagnoses of mainly cardiac abnormalities with postnatal screen.Thirteen neonates underwent cardiac intervention within one week after birth with one death,including 2 in grade Ⅰ,7 in grade Ⅱ,4 in grade Ⅲ,of them 1 death.Seven infants including 5 in grade Ⅰ and 2 in grade Ⅱ underwent cardiac intervention with one death.The remaining 26 children in grade Ⅰ had uneventfully outcomes,in which 7 cases of surgical operation,17 cases of interventional therapy,2 cases of spontaneous healing.Conclusion Delivery classification scale for fetal cardiac disease should have some guiding significance for early treatment strategies and could enhance closely integration of prenatal diagnosis and postnatal treatment.The most fetuses in grade Ⅰ need not undergo cardiac interventions in neonatal stage.However,early cardiac intervention for fetuses in grade Ⅱ and Ⅲ should be carried out postnatally with the help of neonatologists.

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