1.Ultrasound Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Analysis of Accessory Cavitated Uterine Malformation
Fei JI ; Na SU ; Huazhen LIU ; Zijing FU ; Zhenhong QI ; Meng YANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(5):1100-1106
To explore the ultrasound characteristics of accessory cavitated uterine malformation (ACUM) and the causes of misdiagnosis, in order to better understand the disease and improve the diagnostic ability of radiologists. We retrospectively collected clinical, pathological and imaging data of ACUM patients who were diagnosed after surgery at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from December2013 to December 2023. Besides, we analyzed ultrasound features of ACUM and the cause of misdiagnosis. A total of 11 patients were included, with a mean age of diagnosis of (27.1±7.4)years. There was a mean interval of (6.1±5.5)years between menarche and onset of dysmenorrhea. Preoperative ultrasound showed that ACUM appeared as solitary lesions located under the insertion of the round ligament, with a mean maximum diameter of (3.0±1.0)cm. Lesions were round or oval (90.9%, 10/11) and not connected to the uterine cavity (100%, 11/11) with clear boundaries (72.7%, 8/11), presenting as regular thick-walled cystic-solid structures. Cystic areas were observed within the mass (100%, 11/11) with a ground-glass-like appearance (90.9%, 10/11) and hyperechoic endometrial lining (90.9%, 10/11). The surrounding of the mass showed hypoechoic or isoechoic areas resembling the muscular layer and circular or semi-circular vascularity was detected around the mass. No adenomyosis or other uterine lesions were found. Analysis of misdiagnosis: Among the 11 ACUM cases, 6 were correctly diagnosed by the initial ultrasound examination, and 5 cases by MRI. Two patients were misdiagnosed as residual horn uterus by MRI, despite ultrasound suggesting ACUM with visible bilateral uterine horns. ACUM exhibits distinct ultrasound characteristics. When young women present with progressive dysmenorrhea and ultrasound reveals a regular cystic-solid mass with thick wall located under the round ligament insertion, ACUM should be considered.
2.Clinical study of ulinastatin in prevention and treatment of CIAKI in elderly coronary heart disease patients with CKD
Ying LI ; Jian SHEN ; Xin ZHANG ; Boning ZHOU ; Yang JIAO ; Henan LIU ; Zhenhong FU
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2024;26(2):155-158
Objective To investigate the protective and treatment role of ulinastatin(UTI)on con-trast-induced acute kidney injury(CIAKI)in the elderly with coronary heart disease(CHD)and chronic kidney diseases(CKD).Methods A total of 321 elderly CHD inpatients complicated with CKD undergoing coronary angiography admitted in the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA Gen-eral Hospital from November 2021 to November 2022 were enrolled consecutively and then divid-ed into UTI group(n=161)and hydration group(n=160).Their cardiac and renal function pa-rameters were collected and analyzed before and 2 d after intervention.The changes in above pa-rameters and incidence of CIAK were observed and compared between the two groups.Results In 2 d after intervention,the UTI group had significantly lower Scr,urea,CysC,homocysteine and NT-proBNP,but higher eGFR than the hydration group(P<0.01).There were 62 patients(62/321,19.3%)developing CIAKI,including 17 from the UTI group and 45 from the hydration group,and statistical difference was observed in the incidence(10.6%vs 28.1%,P<0.01).For the patients with comorbidities of hypertension,diabetes,hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia,the incidence of CIAKI was obviously lower in the UTI group than the hydration group(P<0.01).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that UTI was an independent protective factor for occurrence of CIAKI(OR=0.348,95%CI:0.180-0.673,P=0.001).Conclusion UTI can im-prove renal function and reduce the risk of CIAKI in elderly CHD patients with CKD.
3.Linggui Zhugantang Treats Chronic Bronchitis in Rats via PLA2-TRPV1/TRPA1 Pathway
Wei DING ; Wenlai WANG ; Zhenhong LIU ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhanzhan HE ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Yongqi XU ; Yuxin ZHANG ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Zhen YANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(14):1-9
ObjectiveTo study the effect and mechanism of Linggui Zhugantang in treating chronic bronchitis (CB) induced by exposure to cigarette smoke combined with tracheal instillation of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). MethodSixty SPF-grade SD rats were randomly divided into normal, model, dexamethasone (1 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose (30.06, 15.03, 7.515 g·kg-1, respectively) Linggui Zhugantang groups by the body weight stratification method, with 10 rats in each group. Each group was administrated with 200 μL LPS (1 g·L-1) by tracheal instillation on days 1 and 14, respectively, while the normal group was administrated with an equal volume of normal saline. Except the normal group, the other groups were exposed to cigarette smoke on days 2-13 and 15-30 (10 cigarettes/time/30 min, twice/day) for the modeling of CB. The rats were administrated with corresponding drugs by gavage for 30 consecutive days from day 2 of modeling, and the mental status, behavior, and body weights of the rats were observed and measured. The wet/dry mass ratio (W/D) of the left lung was measured 30 days after modeling. Hematoxylin-eosin staining was employed to observe the pathological changes in the lung and bronchial tissues. The bronchial mucus secretion and goblet cell proliferation were observed by Alcian blue-periodic acid Schiff (AB-PAS) staining. The levels of mucin 5AC (MUC5AC), interleukin (IL)-13, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α in the serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of phospholipase A2 (PLA2), transient receptor potential vanilloid receptor 1 (TRPV1), and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) in the lung tissue was quantitatively analyzed by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group showcased abnormal mental status and behaviors, bloody secretion in the nose and mouth, the mortality rate of 40%, decreased body weight, severe lung bronchial structure damage, a large number of inflammatory mediators and inflammatory cell infiltration in the tube wall, hyperemia, edema, and fibroplasia, massive proliferation of goblet cells, excessive secretion and accumulation of mucus, stenosis and deformation of the lumen, and aggravation of pulmonary edema (P<0.01). In addition, the model group had higher levels of MUC5AC, IL-13, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum and higher expression of PLA2 in the lung tissue than the normal group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the medication groups showed normal mental status and behaviors, reduced mortality rate, stable weight gain, reduced lung and bronchial injuries, decreased goblet cell proliferation and mucus secretion, and alleviated pulmonary edema (P<0.01). Furthermore, Linggui Zhugantang lowered the levels of MUC5AC, IL-13, IL-6, and TNF-α in the serum and down-regulated the protein levels of PLA2, TRPV1, and TRPA1 in the lung tissue (P<0.01). ConclusionLinggui Zhugantang can reduce the pulmonary inflammation and airway mucus hypersecretion in the rat model of chronic bronchitis. It may exert the effects of reducing inflammation and resolving phlegm by regulating the PLA2-TRPV1/TRPA1 pathway.
4.Rhabdomyolysis and related organ damage in new recruits during military training under high temperature and humidity environment
Jian SHEN ; Xin ZHANG ; Henan LIU ; Boning ZHOU ; Ying LI ; Yang JIAO ; Bing LIU ; Xiaolai ZHENG ; Zhenhong FU
Journal of Army Medical University 2024;46(10):1063-1067
Objective To explore the possibility of rhabdomyolysis and related organ damage in new recruits training in high temperature and high humidity environment by comparing the effects of different training environments on the laboratory indicators and electrocardiogram.Methods A total of 250 new recruits from a unit in Beijing and another 250 ones from a unit in Hainan were recruited and assigned into conventional environment group and high temperature and high humidity environment group,respectively.All of them were male,with an average age of 21.36±2.59 years.Before and in 4 weeks after training in the same subjects,their general information,blood and urine indicators,and electrocardiogram were collected.All data were statistically analyzed.Results The incidences of inflammatory reaction,myocardial injury,muscle injury,liver injury,and kidney injury were 45.76%,3.39%,12.71%,25.42%,and 12.71%,respectively,in the high temperature and high humidity environment group,which were all significantly higher than those in the conventional environment group(P<0.05).The former group had an incidence rate of 6.78%,5.93%,8.47%,6.78%,and 2.54%,respectively,in sinus bradycardia,atrial premature beats,unspecific ST-T changes,left ventricular hypertension and short PR interval,and all of the rates were higher than those of the conventional environment group(P<0.05).Conclusion The incidences of inflammatory reaction,myocardial injury,muscle injury,liver injury,kidney injury,and ECG abnormalities are more common in new recruits after military training in high temperature and high humidity environment.
5.Application of role-playing teaching method in Medical Immunology teaching
Meng GUO ; Yanfang LIU ; Juan LIU ; Cheng QIAN ; Mengyu LU ; Zhenhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(11):2399-2403,中插1-中插2,2407
Within traditional teaching models,students frequently assume a passive role in acquiring knowledge,potentially resulting in diminished motivation and limited engagement,particularly within the realm of Medical Immunology education.The inte-gration of role-playing,informed by constructivist learning theory,situated learning theory,and multiple intelligences theory,has demonstrated encouraging outcomes within clinical medical education settings.However,the extent to which this approach has been explored within the context of Immunology instruction remains insufficiently examined.This study investigates the utilization of role-playing as a pedagogical approach in Medical Immunology education,wherein students are assigned specific scenarios to simulate the functions of various immune components.The primary objective is to augment interactivity and the overall appeal of the learning pro-cess.Efficacy of this instructional method was evaluated through in-class quizzes,surveys,and performance analysis.The findings demonstrate that role-playing substantially enhances student engagement,comprehension,knowledge retention,and examination per-formance.In practical application,the integration of role-playing with ideological and political elements has the potential to enhance learning outcomes and foster students'enthusiasm for engaging in cutting-edge literature and immunological research.This approach also necessitates greater proficiency in teachers'professional competencies and organizational skills,as well as increased allocation of class time and spatial resources.Future research should investigate the applicability of role-playing across various educational levels and examine its potential integration with classroom ideological and political education.
6.Comparative study of three methods for constructing rat models of cerebral hypoperfusion
Qiuyan CHEN ; Kegang CAO ; Zhenhong LIU ; Ying GAO ; Yun LUO ; Xiaobo SUN
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(9):1093-1104
Objective By comparing the changes in cerebral blood flow,neuronal morphology in brain tissue,and the levels of serum oxidation and inflammatory factors in models of cerebral hypoperfusion,three experimental rat models were assessed for their suitability as subjects of studies on the mechanisms and therapeutic drugs of cerebrovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases.Methods A total of 88 male SD rats were randomly divided into a sham operation group(n=16),classic bilateral common carotid artery occlusion group(classic 2-VO group,n=24),modified 2-VO group(n=24),and intraluminal thread technique group(n=24).Bilateral common carotid artery ligation was performed on the classic 2-VO group,while blood was drawn from the common carotid artery before ligation in the modified 2-VO group(1 mL/100 g).Middle cerebral artery occlusion was performed on the intraluminal thread technique group.In the sham operation groups of the first two models,the common carotid artery was separated but not ligated,while the proximal end of the common carotid artery and the external carotid artery were ligated;in addition,the bolt thread was not inserted in the sham group of the intraluminal thread technique group.Cerebral blood flow,infarct volume,serum inflammatory factor levels,hematoxylin and eosin-stained morphology,and ultrastructure of the hippocampal tissue were assessed at 1,3,and 7 days after the operations.Results Laser speckle interferometry showed a decrease in cerebral blood flow of the modified 2-VO group that was more obvious than that of the other two groups.On day 7,only the modified 2-VO group still had significant differences in cerebral blood flow compared with the sham group,and it remained in a state of hypoperfusion(cerebral blood flow decreased by 30%compared with that before the operation).TTC staining showed that infarcts in the striata of the three groups gradually increased with time after the operation;4 rats(about 26.7%)in the modified 2-VO group and 10 rats(about 66.7%)in the intraluminal thread technique group had infarcts in both the cortex and striatum.ELISA showed that the levels of inflammatory factors,such as TNF-α,IL-1 β,and hs-CRP,in the three groups were increased after the operations,and levels of the pro-oxidation factor ROS were also increased.In contrast,levels of the antioxidant factor SOD decreased.On postoperative day 7,there was no significant difference in the hs-CRP of the classic 2-VO and intraluminal thread technique groups compared with that of the sham group.However,the modified 2-VO group still exhibited significant differences in all the above indicators compared with the sham group.Hematoxylin and eosin staining showed that the modified 2-VO group had more severe damage to the hippocampal CA1 and CA3 regions compared with the other groups.Transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that the modified 2-VO group showed more severe damage to the mitochondrial and endoplasmic reticulum in the hippocampal region compared with the other groups.Conclusions A cerebral hypoperfusion model was successfully established.Compared with the classic 2-VO and intraluminal thread techniques,the modified 2-VO method can induce more complete cerebral hypoperfusion and more severe neural damage within the same time frame,resembling the pathological state of human cerebral hypoperfusion more closely.
7.Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Muscle Microcirculation Around Zusanli Point in Acupuncture
Zhenhong XU ; Piaopiao LIU ; Xiaoying WANG ; Zecheng WANG ; Guorong LV ; Yufen LIN ; Jiaxiang WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(7):726-730
Purpose To explore the application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in evaluating the local muscle microcirculation before and after acupuncture at Zusanli point in normal people.Materials and Methods A total of 72 healthy volunteers who visited the Department of Ultrasound,the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from September 2018 to May 2020 were prospectively collected,all subjects performed ultrasound contrast before acupuncture,acupuncture with strongest deqi,and two hours after acupuncture to observe the blood flow perfusion of the microvessels in the tibialis anterior muscle.The pre-selected areas of interest the small arteries,muscle tissues and venules in the middle were analyzed to obtain the time-intensity curve and contrast transit time(CTTs)perfusion parameters.Needle sensation was evaluated using objective scoring criteria for acupuncture combined with moxibustion recipients.Gastrin,plasma gastrin,cholecystokinin,and secretin were measured in all subjects before acupuncture,when acupuncture had the strongest deqi,and two hours after acupuncture.Results ①CTTs of arterial-muscle,muscle-venous and arterial-venous of the tibialis anterior muscle at acupuncture with strongest deqi were significantly shorter than those at before acupuncture and two hours after acupuncture(all P<0.001),and there was no significant difference in CTTs before and after acupuncture and moxibustion(P>0.05);②when acupuncture deqi was strongest,serum gastrin,plasma prokinetics,cholecystokinin,and secretin were significantly increased compared with those before acupuncture and two hours after acupuncture,with statistically significant difference(all P<0.001),while there was no significant difference in these parameters between before acupuncture and two hours after acupuncture(P>0.05);③when acupuncture had the strongest deqi,there were positive correlations between gastrin,plasma prokinetic hormone,cholecystokinin,and secretin values and CTTs of arterial-muscle,muscle-venous,and arterial-venous(r=0.360-0.702,P<0.001).Conclusion Acupuncture of the Zusanli,when it gains the strongest deqi,can cause changes in the microcirculation around the skeletal muscle,leading to a significant shortening of CTTs,and also promotes the secretory function of the gastrointestinal tract.
8.Reflection on the construction of psychological crisis intervention system for college students under the background of "E (epidemic)" era
Hui QU ; Haobo SUN ; Zhenhong LIU ; Jie PIAO ; Xiaohui QIU ; Kai KANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(2):161-163
This study deeply explores the cause of high incidence of PHE-associated psychological crisis in college students, and advocates the teaching management staffs to take full advantage of the present information technology on college students' psychological assessment, daily psychological education, and related information collection, with the current college information construction platforms. The aim is to build an early warning and intervention mechanism that is susceptible to college students' psychological crisis, and to better protect the mental health of college students.
9.Anti-inflammatory and Protective Effect of Linggui Zhugantang on LPS-induced Acute Lung Injury in Mice via NF-κB Signaling Pathway
Wei DING ; Wenlai WANG ; Zhanzhan HE ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Zhenhong LIU ; Xuguang TAO ; Peizhang ZHAO ; Zhen YANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(15):14-21
ObjectiveTo observe the therapeutic effect and underlying mechanism of Linggui Zhugantang on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in mice. MethodSeventy-two 7-week-old C57BL/6 mice of SPF grade were randomly divided into a normal group, a model group, a dexamethasone group (5 mg·kg-1), and high-, medium-, and low-dose Linggui Zhugantang groups (9.36, 4.68,2.34 g·kg-1), with 12 mice in each group. Except for the normal group, the remaining groups underwent intranasal instillation of LPS (50 μg per mouse) for the induction of the ALI model. The treatment groups received oral administration for 7 days prior to modeling. After 12 hours of modeling, mouse lung tissues were taken to measure the wet/dry weight ratio (W/D). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe the pathological morphological changes in lung tissues. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) was collected for total cell count using a cell counter, and Wright-Giemsa staining was conducted to classify and quantify inflammatory cells (neutrophils and macrophages). Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine the expression levels of inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in BALF. Western blot analysis was performed to detect the expression of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) inhibitory protein α (IκBα), NF-κB p65, and their phosphorylated proteins, and the ratio of phosphorylated protein/total protein was calculated. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group exhibited severe lung tissue damage, disrupted alveolar structure, thickened alveolar walls, infiltration of extensive inflammatory cells and red blood cells, and significantly aggravated lung edema (P<0.01). The total cell count, inflammatory cell count, expression levels of IL-6, and TNF-α in BALF, as well as NF-κB p65 and phosphorylated IκBα in lung tissues, were significantly upregulated in the model group (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, high-, medium-, and low-dose Linggui Zhugantang groups, as well as the dexamethasone group, showed improved lung injury, reduced lung edema (P<0.01), downregulated total cell count, neutrophil count, expression levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in BALF, and NF-κB p65 and phosphorylated IκBα in lung tissues (P<0.01), and reduced macrophage count (P<0.05). ConclusionLinggui Zhugantang has anti-inflammatory and protective effects on LPS-induced ALI in mice, effectively reducing inflammation and promoting diuresis and edema elimination. Its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of NF-κB pathway activation.
10.Modern Pharmacological Effect of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang: A Review
Zhanzhan HE ; Zhen YANG ; Yujie QI ; Xiangyun CHEN ; Ying GENG ; Zhenhong LIU ; Xuguang TAO ; Jing YU ; Kaiyuan ZHANG ; Ce CHU ; Yulu YUAN ; Wenlai WANG ; Hongxia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(6):254-259
Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang is a classical prescription for the treatment of chest impediment with the method of warming Yang. It is included in the Catalogue of Ancient Classical Prescriptions issued by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (First Batch), with the effect of activating Yang, dissipating mass, moving Qi and resolving phlegm. Its main symptoms include chest fullness and pain, or even chest pain radiating to the back, wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and Qi reversal from the hypochondrium. In modern traditional Chinese medicine, Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang is clinically used in the treatment of cardiovascular system, digestive system, respiratory system and other diseases, among which coronary heart disease, unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, sinus bradycardia and other cardiovascular diseases have particularly significant effects. This paper reviewed the pharmacological studies of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang in the past 10 years. The results showed that each single medicine and the whole prescription alleviated the above cardiovascular diseases to a certain extent, with the pharmacological effects of improving intravascular environment, myocardial ischemia, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and myocardial hypoxia, anti-inflammation, plaque stabilisation, etc., and the pharmacological mechanism involved the regulation of relevant active substances in vivo as well as related signaling pathways and ion channels, mainly including thromboxane B2 (TXB2), prostacyclin I2(PGI2) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases/protein kinase B/endothelial nitric oxide synthase (PI3K/Akt/eNOS) signaling pathways, and ATP-sensitive potassium channels. In addition, the relationship between the pharmacological effects of some single medicines and transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1) has been reported that TRPA1 is a key to understanding the mechanism of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhitang in treating cardiovascular diseases, which is worth of further study.

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