1.Effect of MRI preoperative quantitative assessment of the range of talus osteochondral injury on surgical selection and medium-to long-term follow-up results
Hongda LIU ; Rongliang YAN ; Yan GAO ; Jianghua CHEN ; Pingyan QU ; Lei WANG ; Yi PENG ; Lihai CAO ; Xiaojian DU ; Jiafu QU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;33(33):5388-5395
BACKGROUND:Talus cartilage injury is a common motor system disease.This type of injury will affect the patient's daily life and work ability,and may worsen the condition if left untreated.Surgical treatment is commonly used,but the selection of surgical methods and the evaluation of medium-and long-term follow-up results have always been difficult clinical problems. OBJECTIVE:To explore the influence of T1ρ technique on the range of quantitative evaluation of talus osteochondral injury on the choice of surgical method and the results of medium-and long-term follow-up. METHODS:A total of 154 patients with osteochondral injury of talus admitted to The Second Hospital of Tangshan from January 2019 to August 2022 were retrospectively selected as the study subjects.The lesion site of talus was examined by MRI before operation,and the T1ρ and T2 values of different types were compared.Different surgical methods were selected according to the different T1ρ values.Group A(n=73)was treated with microfracture surgery with T1ρ<45 ms;group B(n=81)was treated with autogenous bone and cartilage transplantation with T1ρ≥45 ms.The general clinical characteristics and curative effects of patients under different surgical methods were compared;the important factors of postoperative recurrence were analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression,and the relationship between T1ρ value and postoperative recurrence was analyzed by restricted cubic spline graph,y=1-1/(1+e-z)regression equation to build a prediction model.The stability of the model was verified by cross-checking method. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Classification of talus osteochondral injury in 154 patients(type Ⅰ:36 cases;type Ⅱ:37 cases;type Ⅲ:40 cases;type Ⅳ:41 cases),T1ρ and T2 values of the four groups were statistically significant(P<0.05);pairwise comparison was also statistically significant(all P<0.05).(2)After treatment of 154 patients,7 cases(4.6%)had local swelling,3 cases(2.0%)had pain aggravation,and 5 cases(3.3%)had wound infection.There were 2 cases(1.3%)with poor cartilage healing.(3)After treatment,there were statistically significant differences between groups A and B in terms of American Orthopaedic Foot&Ankle Society score,visual analog scale score,plantar flexor motion range,dorsoextension motion range,subchondral bone marrow edema volume,interleukin-6,interleukin-8,C-reactive protein,procalcitonin,platelet-derived growth factor,transforming growth factor-β1,and efficacy(P<0.05).The total effective rate of group B(90%)was higher than that of group A(85%)(P<0.05).(4)Age(OR=1.589,95%CI:0.305-1.252,P=0.036),interleukin-6(OR=1.737,95%CI:0.974-5.254,P=0.049),interleukin-8(OR=1.385,95%CI:1.066-4.355,P=0.034),C-reactive protein(OR=1.957,95%CI:1.323-2.178,P=0.035),transforming growth factor-β1(OR=1.459,95%CI:0.897-2.455,P=0.038),T1-ρ(OR=1.687,95%CI:0.854-3.321,P=0.026),T2(OR=1.843,95%CI:0.657-2.454,P=0.036),complications(OR=1.719,95%CI:0.654-3.464,P=0.019),and classification of osteochondral injury of talus(OR=3.789,95%CI:1.023-5.897,P=0.028)were independent risk factors for postoperative recurrence.Microfracture surgery(OR=0.751,95%CI:0.321-1.264,P=0.012)and autogenous bone and cartilage grafting(OR=0.649,95%CI:0.246-1.356,P=0.023)were independent protective factors for recurrence after medium-and long-term follow-up.(5)When T1ρ value≤35 ms,the risk of postoperative recurrence decreased rapidly,and when T1ρ value>35 ms,the risk of postoperative recurrence increased rapidly.(6)Further stepwise regression analysis showed that these nine risk factors were most closely associated with postoperative recurrence,and the formula for postoperative recurrence was obtained.The probability of postoperative recurrence was calculated using the regression equation.When P=0.75,the maximum value of Jorden index was 77.728,indicating that the model has a better prediction effect.(7)It is indicated that the quantitative evaluation of T1ρ before operation can effectively guide the selection of surgical methods,improve the success rate of surgery and the quality of life of patients.
2.Surgical Options for Appropriate Length of J-Pouch Construction for Better Outcomes and Long-term Quality of Life in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis after Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis
Weimin XU ; Wenbo TANG ; Wenjun DING ; Zhebin HUA ; Yaosheng WANG ; Xiaolong GE ; Long CUI ; Xiaojian WU ; Wei ZHOU ; Zhao DING ; Peng DU ;
Gut and Liver 2024;18(1):85-96
Background/Aims:
Total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is widely accepted as a radical surgery for refractory ulcerative colitis (UC). Definite results on the appropriate pouch length for an evaluation of the risk-to-benefit ratio regarding technical complications and long-term quality of life (QOL) are still scarce.
Methods:
Data on UC patients who underwent IPAA from 2008 to 2022 in four well-established pouch centers affiliated to China UC Pouch Center Union were collected.
Results:
A total of 208 patients with a median follow-up time of 6.0 years (interquartile range, 2.3 to 9.0 years) were enrolled. The median lengths of the patients’ short and long pouches were 14.0 cm (interquartile range, 14.0 to 15.0 cm) and 22.0 cm (interquartile range, 20.0 to 24.0 cm), respectively. Patients with a short J pouch configuration were less likely to achieve significantly improved long-term QOL (p=0.015) and were prone to develop late postoperative complications (p=0.042), such as increased defecation frequency (p=0.003) and pouchitis (p=0.035). A short ileal pouch was an independent risk factor for the development of late postoperative complications (odds ratio, 3.100; 95% confidence interval, 1.519 to 6.329; p=0.002) and impaired longterm QOL improvement (odds ratio, 2.221; 95% confidence interval, 1.218 to 4.050, p=0.009).
Conclusions
The length of the J pouch was associated with the improvement in long-term QOL and the development of late post-IPAA complications. A long J pouch configuration could be a considerable surgical option for pouch construction.
3.Laparoscopic surgery contributes to a decrease in short-term complications in surgical ulcerative colitis patients during 2008–2017: a multicenter retrospective study in China
Zerong CAI ; Xiaosheng HE ; Jianfeng GONG ; Peng DU ; Wenjian MENG ; Wei ZHOU ; Jinbo JIANG ; Bin WU ; Weitang YUAN ; Qi XUE ; Lianwen YUAN ; Jinhai WANG ; Jiandong TAI ; Jie LIANG ; Weiming ZHU ; Ping LAN ; Xiaojian WU
Intestinal Research 2023;21(2):235-243
Background/Aims:
The aim of this study was to analyze the chronological changes in postoperative complications in surgical ulcerative colitis patients over the past decade in China and to investigate the potential parameters that contributed to the changes.
Methods:
Ulcerative colitis patients who underwent surgery during 2008–2017 were retrospectively enrolled from 13 hospitals in China. Postoperative complications were compared among different operation years. Risk factors for complications were identified by logistic regression analysis.
Results:
A total of 446 surgical ulcerative colitis patients were analyzed. Fewer short-term complications (24.8% vs. 41.0%, P=0.001) and more laparoscopic surgeries (66.4% vs. 25.0%, P<0.001) were found among patients who received surgery during 2014–2017 than 2008–2013. Logistic regression suggested that independent protective factors against short-term complications were a higher preoperative body mass index (odds ratio [OR], 0.870; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.785–0.964; P=0.008), laparoscopic surgery (OR, 0.391; 95% CI, 0.217–0.705; P=0.002) and elective surgery (OR, 0.213; 95% CI, 0.067–0.675; P=0.009). The chronological decrease in short-term complications was associated with an increase in laparoscopic surgery.
Conclusions
Our data revealed a downward trend of short-term postoperative complications among surgical ulcerative colitis patients in China during the past decade, which may be due to the promotion of minimally invasive techniques among Chinese surgeons.
4.Clinical observation of 9 cases of rituximab followed by belimumab in the treatment of severe systemic lupus erythematosus
Yuanxia ZHAO ; Guanmin GAO ; Xiaojing LU ; Yaojuan CHU ; Song WANG ; Xiangfen SHI ; Shuzhang DU ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(7):849-853
OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of rituximab (RTX) followed by belimumab (BLM) in patients with severe systemic lupus erythematosus(SSLE). METHODS Nine SSLE patients, who were treated with RTX followed by BLM for more than 6 months in the Department of Rheumatology and Immunology of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from October 2020 to June 2021, were enrolled. Baseline clinical data of patients, laboratory examination results and basic treatment status at weeks 0, 4, 12, and 24 of medication were collected retrospectively. The patients’ systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) score, glucocorticoid dosage and serological indicators (complement C3, complement C4, serum albumin, and 24-hour urine protein quantification) level were analyzed. At the same time, the occurrence of adverse drug reaction was collected. RESULTS All 9 patients completed more than 24 weeks of RTX followed by BLM therapy. All patients suffered from renal impairment, of which 7 (77.8%) had renal pathology support, 3(33.3%) had blood system damage and 2 (22.2%) had nervous system damage. During treatment, with the prolongation of treatment time, the SLEDAI score, 24- hour urinary protein quantification, and glucocorticoid dosage of patients showed a significant downward trend, and ultimately decreased to the normal index level (P<0.05); serum albumin, complement C3 and complement C4 all showed a significant upward trend, eventually rose to the normal index level (P<0.05). During treatment and follow-up, 1 patient developed herpes zoster, 1 patient developed upper respiratory tract virus infection, and 1 patient developed urinary system bacterial infection. All patients recovered after symptomatic treatment. CONCLUSIONS In sequential use of RTX followed by BLM for SSLE, early administration of RTX can quickly stabilizethe condition, significantly alleviate clinical symptoms, and gradually normalize specific serological indicators; subsequent administration of BLM can reduce the type and dosage of basic treatment drugs; there is no increase in the incidence of adverse drug reactions.
5.Meta-analysis of clinical efficacy and safety of blinatumomab for acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Yongjie YANG ; Qiwen ZHANG ; Jingli LU ; Kelei GUAN ; Kefeng LIU ; Nan YANG ; Shuzhang DU ; Jian KANG ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(12):1492-1499
OBJECTIVE To systema tically evaluate the efficacy and safety of blinatumomab for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)in order to provide evidence-based reference for clinical use. METHODS Retrieved from PubMed ,Embase,Web of Science,the Cochrane Library ,CNKI,Wanfang database and CBM during the inception to February 3,2022,randomized controlled trials (RCTs)and cohort studies of blinatumomab (experimental group ) versus conventional chemotherapy (control group )in the treatment of ALL were collected. After literature screening and data extraction ,the quality of RCTs was evaluated by the risk bias evaluation tool recommended by Cochrane handbook 5.1.0,and the quality of cohort studies was evaluated by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale (NOS). Meta-analysis was performed by RevMan 5.4 software. GRADE grading system was used to evaluate the evidence quality of outcomes. The publication bias was analyzed by inverted funnel plot. RESULTS A total of 8 studies were included ,involving 3 RCTs and 5 cohort studies ,with a total of 2 841 patients. Results of Meta-analysis showed that the overall survival rate more than one year [RR =1.30,95%CI(1.14,1.48),P<0.000 1],relapse-free survival rate [RR =1.78,95%CI(1.50,2.12),P<0.000 01],complete remission rate [RR =1.42,95%CI(1.11,1.82),P=0.006],the incidence of tremor [RR =16.98,95%CI(2.17,133.12),P=0.007],and the incidence of cytokine release syndrome [RR =14.11, 95%CI(3.43,58.01),P=0.000 2] in trial group were all significantly higher than control group ,but there was no statistical significance in the incidence of headache between two groups [RR =1.31,95%CI(0.66,2.59),P=0.44]. The incidence of adverse events with grade more than or equal to 3,infection,stomatitis,thrombocytopenia,febrile neutropenia ,anorexia, constipation,diarrhea,abdominal pain ,hypokalemia in trial group were significantly lower than control group (P<0.05). The incidence of cough ,rash and hypogamma globulinemia and fever in the trial group were significantly higher than control group (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in the total incidence of adverse events ,sepsis,anemia,leucopenia,neutropenia, lymphopenia,nausea,vomiting,hyperglycemia,hypotension,hypertension,elevated transaminase or epistaxis between two groups(P>0.05). Results of subgroup analysis by study type showed that the overall survival rate ,relapse-free survival rate and complete response rate (except for cohort studies )of patients in trial group were significantly higher than control group in both RCTs and cohort studies (P<0.05). The results of GRADE evaluation showed that the overall quality of index evidence included in this study was low. There was little possibility of publication bias in this study based on the publication bias analysis. CONCLUSIONS Blinatumomab is effective in the treatment of ALL ,with low incidence of infection and adverse events of digestive system ,but high incidence of tremor ,cough,rash,fever,hypoproglobulinemia and cytokine release syndrome. The evidence quality of the indicators included in this study is generally low .
6.Recent study on clinical use of Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin in underaged patients
Xiali YAO ; Rui ZHANG ; Xuedong JIA ; Xiaojian ZHANG ; Shuzhang DU ; Zhao YIN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2020;35(22):1757-1760
Fluoroquinolones are widely used in clinical practice, but their clinical application in juvenile patients has been controversial.The purpose of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetic characteristics, indications and adverse reactions of Ciprofloxacin and Levofloxacin in minors.It is shown that the two drugs are effective for infectious diseases and no serious or persistent joint or skeletal muscle injury occurs in minors using the drugs.Hence, in the absence of alternatives, the benefits of Ciprofloxacin or Levofloxacin treatment for minors may outweigh the risks.
7.Study on the Protective Effects of Schisandrin A on Hepatic Fibrosis Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride in Mice and Its Mechanism
Xiaohui WANG ; Lin ZHOU ; Qiuzheng DU ; Yingying SHI ; Ziwei JING ; Liwei LIU ; Jun ZHANG ; Zhuolun LI ; Xuedong JIA ; Yaojuan CHU ; Zhi SUN ; Lihua ZUO ; Jian KANG ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2020;31(22):2725-2730
OBJECTIVE:To study the pr otective effect of schisandrin A (SA)on CCl 4-induced liver fibrosis model mice and its mechanism. METHODS :Mice were randomly divided into blank control group ,model group ,silymarin group (positive control,100 mg/kg),SA low-dose and high-dose groups (20,40 mg/kg),with 10 mice in each group. Except for blank control group,other groups were given CCl 4 subcutaneously to induce liver fibrosis model. After successful modeling ,administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 6 weeks;blank control group and model group were given constant volume of 0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution intragastrically by the same way. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of liver tissue in mice. UV spectrophotometry and ELISA assay were adopted to detect the serum levels of liver injury indexes (ALT and AST )and the contents of inflammatory factors (TNF-α,IL-1β,IL-6). Western blotting assay was used to detect the expression of NOD like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway protein. RESULTS :Compared with blank control group ,obvious pathological changes of liver fibrosis were observed in model group. The serum levels of liver injury indexes and contents of inflammatory factors were significantly increased (P<0.01). The expression of NLRP 3,apoptosis associated spot-like protein ,Caspase-1 and IL- 1β,TGF-β1 and ratios ofp-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65,p-IκBα/IκBα,p-Samd3/Smad3 were increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group ,SA could significantly relieve hepatic fibrosis in mice ,reduce serum levels of liver injury indexes and contents of inflammatory factors ,as well as the expression of NLRP 3/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway protein and phosphorylation level(P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS : SA can effectively relieve liver injury and inflammation of CCl 4-induced hepatic fibrosis model mice ,which may be through the regulation of NLRP 3/NF-κB and TGF-β/Smad3 signaling pathways ,thus inhibiting the process of liver fibrosis.
8.Application of Quality Control Circle in the Management of Drug Repercussion in Outpatient Pharmacy of Our Hospital
Xiangfen SHI ; Zhiyong SUN ; Xiaoyun WANG ; Xuehui LIU ; Shujuan WANG ; Shuzhang DU ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2018;29(1):25-28
OBJECTIVE:To reduce drug repercussion of outpatient pharmacy,and to promote safe drug use.METHODS:By quality control circle (QCC),the data of drug repercussion were selected from outpatient pharmacy of our hospital in Sept.2016.The drug repercussion reason check list was designed to master the situation of drug repercussion in outpatient department,formulate improvement measures and confirm effect through field inspection.The case number of drug repercussion and the improvement of circle members' ability were compared one month before and after QCC (Mar.2017).Finally,the effects of QCC were evaluated.RESULTS:Referring to the reasons for the repercussion of adjunct drugs for inspection and the repercussion of unsuitable drug use in our hospital,those problems were improved by formulating manual for drug use examination project,optimizing and examining drug delivery process in the department,etc.The case number of drug repercussion in outpatient pharmacy decreased from 31 cases per month to 12 cases per month;the rate of goal achievement was 119%;the rate of improvement was 61%.The ability of QCC members to solve problems and the ability to use QCC skills were increased positively.CONCLUSIONS:The development of QCC activity in our hospital reduces case number of drug repercussion and optimizes drug delivery process in outpatient pharmacy,and promotes safe drug use.
9. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors discontinuation for chronic myeloid leukemia: a multicenter retrospective analysis in China
Xiaojian ZHU ; Yong YOU ; Minghui DUAN ; Yu ZHU ; Bingcheng LIU ; Sunning CHEN ; Xin DU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2018;39(12):994-997
Objective:
The clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had discontinued tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) therapy were analyzed retrospectively.
Methods:
Clinical data of 109 cases of chronic CML patients who had discontinued TKI therapy in seven centers were retrospectively analyzed from June 1, 2005 to March 1, 2018. 91 cases with complete clinical data were enrolled in this study. We aimed to observe the status of patients with treatment free remission (TFR) after TKI therapy discontinuation and its prognostic factors.
Results:
38 of 91 patients lost MMR after a median follow-up of 9 months and the estimated TFR was 52.6%. 31 of 38 patients who met the definition of molecular relapse resumed TKI treatment immediately and regained the major molecular response (MMR) with a median time of 3 months (range, 1-12 months). No significant difference was found in median course of imatinib therapy between the TFR group and the relapse. Similarly, duration to MMR, age and gender also showed no difference between the two groups. The longer duration of MMR maintenance (more than 24 months), the lower relapse rate was observed (
10.An investigation of work disability and related factors in ankylosing spondylitis patients
Jun DU ; Qiongfang WEN ; Zhuo SUN ; Xiaojian JI ; Jinshui YANG ; Fei SUN ; Jianglin ZHANG ; Feng HUANG ; Jian ZHU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2017;21(8):529-535
Objective To study the characteristics of work disability and its influencing factors in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods The demographic data, work conditons and disease related characteristics of 277 patients with AS were recorded, and randomly selected from the Department of Rheumatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital from November 2014 to January 2016. Work and productivity activity impair-ment questionnaire (WPAI) was used to survey the work disability and productivity loss, then explore its in-fluencing factors and the relationships between patient-reported outcomes and WPAI scores. Logistic regression was used to analyze the associated factors of work disability. Multivariate linear regression was used to analyze the predictive factors of lose of work productivity. Results The prevalence of work disability was 30.3%. Twenty patients were unemployed because of working disability. Two hudreds patients were employed, with average 36.5 (24.0, 50.0) hours workingtime in the past week. Average AS related absenteeism was 4.4 (0, 10) hour. Average workproductivity loss was 26.4%(2.5%, 40.0%). Logistic multiple regression analysis showed that Bath AS disease activity index (BASDAI), SF-36 physical component summary (PCS) scores might be the important influencing factors among those clinical measures ( OR=1.270, 0.959). Presenteeism and overall work impairment were moderately correlated with patients' global assessment of disease activity (VAS), BASDAI, bath AS functional index (BASFI), SF-36 physical Functioning (PF), SF-36 body pain (BP) and SF-36 Physical Component Summary (PCS) (|r|=0.539-0.648). Linear multivariate analyses indicated that work presente-eismand absenteeismwere significantly associated with BASDAI (P<0.01). Conclusion High prevalence of work disability in patients with AS is noted, which is closely related with disease activity and body function;High attention should be paid to AS patients with work disability.

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