1.Neonatal ureaplasma meningitis: a report of 2 cases and literature review
Jingjing XIE ; Yan ZHUANG ; Yunqin WU ; Mengyu CHEN ; Qiang LI ; Jun LI ; Mi ZHANG ; Xirong GAO
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2023;38(2):86-91
Objective:To study the clinical features and treatment strategy of neonatal ureaplasma meningitis.Methods:During 2021, the clinical data of 2 neonates with ureaplasma meningitis treated in Children's Hospital of Hunan Province were retrospectively analyzed. Literature on this subject were searched in the following databases: CNKI, Wanfang Database, Chinese Medical Journal Full-Text Database, CQVIP database, SinoMed, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science (up to March 2022). The key words included “infant”, “neonate”, “newborn”, “ureaplasma”, “mycoplasma urealytium”, “meningitis”, “central nervous system infection”, “brain”. The clinical data, treatment and prognosis of patients from the literature were summarized.Results:Case 1, female, gestational age(GA) 33 +3 weeks, intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and ventricular dilatation were found on 2 d after birth. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) routine and biochemistry tests indicated meningitis, but the CSF culture was negative. No improvement after antibiotic treatment. CSF metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) and 23S rRNA showed Ureaplasma urealyticum on 30 d after birth. The patient was treated with doxycycline (DOX) for 21 d until mNGS turned negative and DOX was discontinued. However, the disease recurred 23 d later and erythromycin was added with DOX as combined therapy. The patient was followed up until 6 months without neurodevelopmental disabilities. Case 2, male, GA 26 weeks, ICH and ventricular dilatation were found on 10 d after birth. The CSF routine and biochemistry tests indicated meningitis, but the CSF culture was negative. No improvement after antibiotic treatment. CSF mNGS and 23S rRNA showed Ureaplasma parvum. The patient received erythromycin therapy for 32 d and had normal neurodevelopment at 5 months. According to the literature, 43 cases were reported including the 2 cases descirbed above, 17 cases were full-term infants and 26 cases were preterm infants. The median CSF leukocytes, glucose and proteins were 566 cells/mm 3, 0.2 mmol/L and 2.2 g/L. 27 cases were diagnosed based on CSF culture, 6 cases using mNGS, 4 cases with both CSF culture and PCR method and 6 cases with other methods. Macrolides alone were used in 14 cases, macrolides combined with another antibiotic were used in 8 cases, non-macrolide antibiotics were used in 9 cases and 12 cases didn't receive any anti-ureaplasma therapy. All 17 term infants survived, however, 8 cases with hydrocephalus. Among the 26 preterm infants, 8 patients died, 18 patients had periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage and 15 patients had hydrocephalus. Conclusions:Neonatal ureaplasma meningitis has significantly lower CSF glucose level with hydrocephalus as the common complication. For intracranial infections of unknown etiology and no response to treatment, mNGS is helpful in determining the pathogen.Neonatal ureaplasma meningitis should be treated with macrolides alone or as add-on therapy.
2. Study on bone metabolism in postmenopausal women with idiopathic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Chengyao GU ; Weiwei HAN ; Yunqin WU ; Zhenyi FAN ; Caijing CHEN ; Huimin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2018;53(2):134-137
Objective:
To analyze the bone mineral density and serum osteocalcin levels in postmenopausal women with idiopathic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Methods:
A total of 64 postmenopausal women with idiopathic BPPV were selected as the study group, and 98 postmenopausal healthy women were selected as the control group. Bone mineral density and serum osteocalcin levels were analyzed and compared between the groups.χ2 test was used for numeration data and
3.The study of extremely low and very low birth weight infant transport risk assessment and factors that influenced deaths
Mengyu CHEN ; Yunqin WU ; Yan ZHUANG ; Qiang LI ; Xinhui LIU ; Jinxia MA ; Shuting CHANG ; Xirong GAO
Chinese Journal of Neonatology 2018;33(5):344-349
Objective To study the transport risk and factors that influence deaths of very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.Method All infants transferred to our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) by our hospital transport team or local hospital transport team from January 2014 to December 2015 were included in our study.Their clinical data were retrospectively studied.The risks of transport between hospitals were analyzed.The risk factors of deaths within and after 7 days of admission were further analyzed by multivariate Logistic regression analysis.The receiver operation characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the sensitivity and specificity of mortality index for neonatal transportation (MINT),transport related mortality score (TREMS),transport risk index of physiologic stability (TRIPS) for predicting mortality of preterm infants.Result (1) A total of 527 cases of ELBW/VLBW infants were included in our study.There were no deaths during transport.There were 10.2% (54/527) died within and 8.9% (42/473) died after 7 days of hospitalization.(2) Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that scleredema of newborn,secondary transport,gastrointestinal malformations,metabolic acidosis,high TREMS score,and high MINT score were risk factors of mortality within 7 days of admission for ELBW/VLBW infants;necrotizing enterocolitis,intraventricular hemorrhage ≥ three degree,high MINT score and low admission weight were risk factors of mortality after 7 days of admission.(3) The area under the ROC curve for MINT,TREMS,and TRIPS score were 0.672,0.655 and 0.665,respectively.The cut-off values for MINT score (cut-off 8,sensitivity 0.444,specificity 0.829),for TREMS score (cut-off 2,sensitivity 0.500,specificity 0.757,for TRIPS score (cut-off 20,sensitivity 0.444,specificity O.829) were selected to predict mortality within 7 days of admission.Conclusion (1) Secondary transport is the transport-related risk factor of mortality within 7 days of admission for ELBW/VLBW infants.(2) High MINT score is the risk factor of mortality within and after 7 days of admission.(3) If MINT ≥ 8,TREMS ≥2,or TRIPS ≥20,it might significantly increase the risk of mortality of ELBW/ VLBW infants within 7 days of admission after transport.
4. The research of rBCG inhibiting function on EB virus positive tumors
Qingjie XUE ; Yunqin LI ; Chunqing YANG ; Yuanyuan YANG ; Ting CHEN ; Shigen LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2017;31(2):89-91
Objective:
The inhibition function on EB virus positive tumors with rBCG (recombinant BCG) was researched.
Methods:
After cancer models of EB virus positive tumor cells(GT39)were established in C57BL/6 mice, the mice survival conditions, tumor weight and tumor formation time were analyzed, flow cytometry was used to research the proliferation of CD4+ T. Inhibition of rBCG to cancer was researched, HE staining of the mice tumor tissue was used to detect and analyze lymphocyte infiltration. Single factor analysis method of variance (One-way ANOVA) was processed for rBCG′s inhibition evaluation by SPSS 11.0 statistical software.
Results:
Compared with the control group, rBCG group significantly slowed tumor growth, tumor formation time was delayed, rBCG significantly prolonged survival time of the mice.
Conclusions
rBCG had inhibition to EB virus positive tumors in mice.
5.Advances in transporting critical ill neonates
Mengyu CHEN ; Xirong GAO ; Yunqin WU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2017;24(7):541-545
In order to understand the status of neonatal transport research at home and abroad,we summarized and analyzed the research progress of neonatal transport through the literature search.Thus we evaluated the current application of a variety of transport critical rating system.Intrauterine transport is considered the safest mode of transport,and promote intrauterine transport of high-risk mothers.It is suggested that the parents participate in the transshipment process and return the stable children to the local hospital for further treatment and promote the family-centered treatment mode.In transit,mobile ECMO,hypothermia and other advanced equipment in foreign countries have been applied.It is recommended to use the respiratory function monitor to monitor the respiration during transit.It can provide the parameters of respiratory wave,identify air leak,accidental release,spontaneous breathing.
6.Effects of diversified continuing nursing on recovery of patients with breast cancer
Yanping DENG ; Yaqing LIU ; Qingyue CHEN ; Yunqin ZHENG ; Jia LIN ; Sujuan YANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2016;22(9):1269-1272
Objective To explore the effects of diversified continuing nursing on recovery of patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy. Methods A total of 90 patients with breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy were divided into observation group ( 45 cases ) and control group ( 45 cases ) according to random number table method. Patients in two groups received health guidance before leaving hospital, while those in observation group also received continuing nursing after leaving hospital. One month after leaving hospital, recovery of flaps and function of affected upper limb were evaluated. Results The flaps recovery of patients in observation group were better than those in control group with a significant difference ( P<0. 05). There were statistically significant differences in horizontal abduction of shoulder joint, upward abduction of shoulder joint, dorsiflexion of middle finger, distance of seventh cervical vertebra between two groups ( P<0. 05). Conclusions Diversified continuing nursing can effectively reduce complications of breast cancer after modified radical mastectomy and promote function recovery of the upper limb of patients.
7.Effect of rapamycin on apoptosis of mouse astrocytes in vitro
Lele YIN ; Yunqin SU ; Xiuyan HUANG ; Shasha YE ; Zhen CHEN ; Yaoying ZENG
Chinese Journal of Pathophysiology 2015;33(4):652-658
[ ABSTRACT ] AIM: To observe the effect of rapamycin on the apoptosis of mouse astrocytes in vitro.ME-THODS:The astrocytes from C57BL/6J newborn mouse pups were isolated and primarily cultured.The effect of rapamycin on the viability of astrocytes was assessed by MTT assay.The mean fluorescence intensity of SYTOX?Green stain in the astrocytes was detected by fluorescence microplate reader in order to analyze the effects of rapamycin on the cell death in-duced by H2 O2 , ionomycin and/or deferorxamin.DiOC6 (3) staining was used to analyze the mitochondrial membrane po-tential of the astrocytes induced by H2 O2 .Flow cytometry analysis was used to determine the production of ROS in the as-trocytes and mitochondria by staining with H2 DCFDA and MitoSOXTM Red reagent, respectively.RESULTS: Rapamycin at concentration of 0.5 μmol/L protected the astrocytes against cell death induced by H2 O2 or deferoxamine plus ionomy-cin.Rapamycin protected the mitochondrial membrane potential of astrocytes from the injury of H2 O2 .It also reduced the production of ROS in the astrocytes and decreased the level of ROS in the mitochondria.CONCLUSION:Rapamycin re-duces the ROS overload in the mitochondria, keeps mitochondrial membrane potential safety and protects the astrocytes a-gainst apoptosis in vitro.
8.Effects of Medical Support Program on Local Diagnosis,Treatment and Prognosis of Acute Myocardial Infarc-tion
Zhen WANG ; Honggang FU ; Jinyi LIN ; Shikun XU ; Lihua GUAN ; Yuanfang LI ; Li SHEN ; Yunqin CHEN ; Zheyong HUANG ; Junbo GE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2015;(4):499-502
Objective:To explore the effects of medical support program on local diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods:Department of Cardiology,Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University launched medical support program for Fuyuan People′s Hospital in Mar 2010.A total of 103 AMI patients admitted to Fuyuan People′s Hospital during Mar 2010 and Apr 2014 were enrolled.And 5 1 patients admitted during Mar 2010 and Nov 2012 were allocated to group A,while 52 patients admitted during Dec 2012 and Apr 2014 were allocated to group B.The treatment strategy,hospital stay, medication and prognosis were compared between the two groups.Results:Among the 103 AMI patients,male smoking pro-portion was significantly higher than female one(P <0.05).Only 21 patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)arrived hospital within 12 h.The thrombolytic therapy rate of patients with STEMI in group B was higher than that in group A(P <0.05).The usage rate of adenosine diphosphate(ADP)receptor antagonist(clopidegrel)during hospitalization in group B was higher than that in group A (P <0.05 ).Only 57 patients were followed up.And only 1/3 of these patients re-ceived consecutive coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI).After discharge from hospital,the pre-scription rates of ADP receptor antagonist,β-receptor blockers and angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)all de-creased obviously and there was no significant difference between the two groups(P >0.05).There was no significant difference regarding the incidence rates of endpoint events between the two groups(P >0.05).Conclusions:Medical support program im-proves the rates of diagnosis and standardized treatment of AMI during hospitalization.However,the delay before admission has not been shortened yet.Furthermore,there was no standardized secondary prevention and treatment after discharge.Thus,apart from improving the ability of diagnosis and treatment during hospitalization,more attention should be paid to the health education for patients and the training for primary medical staff,and enhance the regional cooperation.
9.Problems and reflection on English teaching in department of gynecology and obstetrics for foreign students
Zhangye XU ; Feng ZHAO ; Ying BAO ; Wenmiao ZHANG ; Yunqin CHEN ; Yinping HUANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(8):761-763
Six years' English teaching in department of obstetrics and gynecology in Wenzhou Medical College were reviewed. Language and cultural differences are the main reasons hindering teaching quality. Rational use of a variety of teachers,preparing for lessons adequately,adoption of English image data,supplying and revising English teaching materials,using network auxiliary teaching and forming ef-fective education mode are conducive to improving English teaching quality in department of obstetrics and gynecology for foreign students.
10.Clinico-pathological characterization and outcome of primary focal segmental glomerular sclerosis with deposition of IgM
Xianfa LI ; Caifeng ZHU ; Bin ZHU ; Yunqin HU ; Xuanli TANG ; Hongyu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2013;29(10):737-742
Objective To explore the clinico-pathological features and outcomes of primary focal segmental glomerular sclerosis with IgM deposition.Methods One hundred and two patients with primary focal segmental glomemlar sclerosis (pFSGS) in Hangzhou hospital of traditional Chinese medicine between 1996 and 2012 were retrospectively studied.The patients were divided into IgM deposition group (n =66) with IgM deposition in glomeruli and none-IgM deposition group (n =36) without IgM deposition.Baseline and clinical characteristics of all FSGS patients were assessed and outcomes were reviewed.The survival rates of the patients were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method.Results (1) There were not difference in age,sex ratio,incidence of microscopic hematuria,hypertension,renal insufficiency,eGFR,Ccr and Scr between two groups.However,proteinuria,incidence of nephrotic syndrome,urine microalbumin,urine NAG,serum cholesterol,serum high-density lipoprotein,and serum IgM in IgM deposition group were significantly higher than those in none-IgM deposition group (P < 0.05),serum albumin and serum IgA in IgM deposition group were significantly lower than those in none-IgM deposition group (P < 0.05).(2) The IgM deposition group had a significantly higher incidence of glomerular deposition of IgA,IgG,C3,C1q and fibrinogen than none-IgM deposition group (P < 0.05).The score of mesangial matrix proliferation in the IgM deposition group was lower than that in none-IgM deposition group (P < 0.05).(3) fifty-four patients (35 patients in IgM deposition group and 19 patients in none-IgM deposition group) were followed-up for a median of 64.6 (22.8,103.8) months.Progression to renal failure was observed in 5 patients of IgM deposition group and none in none-IgM deposition group.Compared with the none-IgM deposition,the survival rates in the IgM deposition group were statistically lower (P < 0.05).Conclusions PFSGS patients with IgM deposition were severer in proteinuria,higher incidence of IgA,IgG,C3,C1q and fibrinogen deposition in glomeruli and worse outcome than those without IgM deposition.

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