1.Changes of corneal densitometry and higher-order aberrations in high myopia patients after small incision lenticule extraction
Yangjing ZHANG ; Liwei MA ; Guohua CAI ; Su LIU ; Ruifu WANG ; Lipye ZU
International Eye Science 2025;25(6):894-899
AIM: To observe the changes of corneal densitometry(CD)and higher-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction(SMILE), and to explore their correlations and influencing factors.METHODS: Prospective study. A total of 62 high-degree myopia and compound myopic astigmatism patients(62 eyes)who underwent SMILE in Urumqi Aier Eye Hospital from December 2022 to November 2023 were collected. The CD, root mean square of corneal higher-order aberrations(RMS HOA), spherical aberration, vertical coma, horizontal coma, and corneal epithelial thickness(CET)of the patients were measured before surgery, and at 1 d, 1 wk, 1, 3, and 6 mo after surgery, respectively.RESULTS:There were 4 patients lost to follow-up during the period, all due to failure to attend scheduled reexaminations. The number of complete and valid cases was 58 eyes. The CD in the central and paracentral regions of the anterior, middle, and total layer of the cornea increased significantly on the first day after surgery(all P<0.003). At 6 mo after surgery, there was a slight but statistically significant decrease in the CD of the central and paracentral regions of the anterior and the total anterior layer(all P<0.003). Compared with the preoperative baseline values, the RMS HOA, spherical aberration, and vertical coma significantly increased at 6 mo after surgery(all P<0.003), while the change in horizontal coma was not statistically significant. Compared with the preoperative baseline values, the CET in the central, paracentral, and peripheral regions of the cornea, as well as the total average CET in the 0-7 mm range of the cornea increased at 6 mo after surgery(all P<0.003). At 1 d after surgery, CD of the anterior layer and total layer in the central region of the cornea were positively correlated with the CET in the central region(rs=0.327, rs=0.250, all P<0.05). At 6 mo after the surgery, the CD of the middle layer and posterior layer in the central corneal region were negatively correlated with the preoperative spherical equivalent and the change of RMS HOA(all P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The anterior CD decreases at 6 mo after SMILE for high myopia correction, and there is a certain correlation between the changes in CD and some clinical parameters.
2.Feasibility study of low tube voltage and low contrast medium combined with IMR technology in 3DCTA of vertebral artery V3 segment
Junlin YANG ; Duchang ZHAI ; Xiuzhi ZHOU ; Rong LIU ; Guohua FAN ; Wu CAI
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(1):5-10
Objective To investigate the feasibility of low-voltage,automatic tube current adjustment(ATCM)and low contrast agent concentration,dose and injection rate combined with full-model iterative re-construction(IMR)in vertebral artery V3-segment three-dimensional CT angiography(3DCTA).Methods A total of 60 patients with suspected upper cervical spine,craniocervical junction lesions undergoing cervical vertebral artery V3 segment 3DCTA in this hospital from November 2019 to May 2020 were selected and divided into the group A and B by adopting the random number table method,30 cases in each group.The group A adopted the ATCM technology of 80 kV,average tube current of 50 mAs,25 mL of contrast agent io-hexol(iodine content 300 mg/mL)combined IMR technology with an injection rate of 3 mL/s,while the group B adopted 120 kV,150 mAs fixed tube current,50 mL injection rate of 5 mL/s contrast agent iopamidol(iodine content 370 mg/mL)combined filter back projection(FBP)reconstruction technology.CT value,noise,signal-to-noise ratio(SNR),contrast noise ratio(CNR)and image sensitivity(FOM)were measured and compared between the two groups and the quality of the resulting images was evaluated.The CT volumet-ric dose index(CTDIvol)and dose-length product(DLP)were recorded,and the effective dose(ED)was cal-culated.Results There was no statistically significant difference in the vertebral arterial CT value between the two groups(P>0.05),but the noise of the group A was lower than that of the group B(P<0.05),SNR,CNR and FOM of the group A were greater than those of the group B(P<0.05).The image quality of the two groups met the requirements of clinical diagnosis[(4.78±0.41)points vs.(4.85±0.35)points],and there was no statistically significant difference in the subjective evaluation of image quality(P>0.05).The CTDIvol,DLP and ED levels in the group A were lower than those in the group B(P<0.05).The iodine in-takes of contrast medium in the group A and group B were 7.5 g and 18.5 g,respectively,and the iodine flow rates of contrast agent were 0.9 and 1.85 mg/s,respectively,and compared with group B,the iodine intake and iodine flow rate of the group A were decreased by 59.5%and 51.4%,respectively.Conclusion Low tube voltage ATCM and low contrast concentration,dose and injection rate combined with IMR technology can not only ensure the 3DCTA image quality of vertebral artery V3 segment,but also reduce the radiation dose re-ceived by the patients,and reduce the iodine intake and iodine flow rate of contrast agent.
3.Predictive value of spectral CTA parameters for infarct core in acute ischemic stroke
Yan GU ; Dai SHI ; Yeqing WANG ; Dandan XU ; Aoqi XIAO ; Dan JIN ; Kuan LU ; Wu CAI ; Guohua FAN ; Junkang SHEN ; Liang XU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;33(11):1572-1579
Objective:To investigate the value of dual-detector spectral CTA in distinguishing infarct core from penumbra in patients with acute ischemic stroke(AIS), and to further explore the risk factors associated with infarct core and their predictive value.Methods:The imaging and clinical data of 163 patients with AIS who met the inclusion criteria admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from March 2022 to May 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients from March 2022 to December 2022 were used as the training group, and patients from January 2023 to May 2023 were used as the validation group for internal validation. The head and neck spectral CTA and brain CT perfusion imaging with dual-layer detector spectral CT were all carried out on all patients. Using CTP as reference, the patients were divided into infarct core group and non-infarct core group according to whether an infarct core occurred in the hypoperfusion regions of brain tissue. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to screen predictors related to the infarct core. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the predictive efficacy.Results:A total of 163 patients were included in the study, including 112 in the training group and 51 in the validation group. There were significant differences in iodine density, effective atomic number, hypertension, triglyceride and neutrophils between the two groups ( P< 0.05). The cutoff values for iodine density values and effective atomic number values were 0.215 mg/mL and 7.405, respectively. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that iodine density and hypertension were independent risk factors for infarct core in AIS, and triglyceride was an independent protective factor. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of iodine density value was the largest (0.859), with a sensitivity of 70.27%, and a specificity of 90.67%, which had a good predictive value. The ROC curve analysis results for the validation group were consistent with the training group. Conclusions:Spectral CT parameters iodine density values and effective atomic number values have the potential to distinguish the infarct core area from the penumbra area in patients with AIS. Iodine density and hypertension were independent risk factors of infarct core in AIS, triglyceride was an independent protective factor, and iodine density values obtained by dual-layer spectral detector CT had a high predictive value.
4.Driving Jiashan County with"Chain":A Study on Chronic Disease Management Mode Based on Blockchain
Shuang PANG ; Guohua XIAO ; Guang LI ; Jingling CAI ; Wenji CAO ; Liping YUE ; Yan XU
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(10):70-74
Purpose/Significance Taking Jiashan county's chronic disease management mode based on blockchain as an example,new strategies for chronic disease management under the integrated county medical community mode are discussed.Method/Process U-sing the PEST-SWOT analysis method,the paper analyzes the strengths,weaknesses,opportunities and threats of the chronic disease management mode based on blockchain in Jiashan county from 4 aspects:politics,economy,society,and technology.Result/Conclu-sion The chronic disease management mode based on blockchain technology can ensure seamless connection and sharing of data,guaran-tee the security and traceability of patients'personal information and health records,and promote the common development of blockchain technology and chronic disease management in Jiashan county.
5.Herbal textual research on Flos Trollii
Hongye CAI ; Jin WU ; Xuelian WANG ; Guihong WANG ; Zhilai ZHAN ; Guohua ZHENG ; Junjie HU
China Pharmacy 2023;34(21):2678-2683
Flos Trollii is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb in China. The 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (part 1) did not include the medicinal herb, its source is not clear, and there is a lack of relevantly systematic and comprehensive research. By consulting ancient Chinese herbal medicines, medical books and related literature, the textual research of Flos Trollii was conducted to verify the name, origin and producing area, so as to provide a reference for the clinical application and resource development of Flos Trollii. Through textual research, it could be seen that the name “Jinlianhua” was used as the correct name in the mainstream origin of the past dynasties, and there were still multiple synonyms such as Hanjinlian, Jinmeicao and so on, most of which originated from its growth environment and appearance. According to the distribution of varieties, it could be inferred that the mainstream origin of Flos Trollii in the Qing Dynasty and before was Trollius chinensis Bge. According to historical records, Flos Trollii were mostly produced in northern regions such as Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Shanxi, etc., which was related to the fact that Flos Trollii liked cloudy, humid and cold environments. Based on the textual research results, the author suggested that the mainstream origin of the past dynasties T. chinensis Bge. should be selected for subsequent collection of Flos Trollii.
6.Role of Sirt3 in lipopolysaccharide-induced abnormal mitochondrial dynamics in renal tubular epithelial cells
Yonghong JIAN ; Dingping YANG ; Yini CAI ; Lingli CHENG ; Xinyu KE ; Guohua DING
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2021;37(10):824-830
Objective:To observe the expression of sirtuin 3 (Sirt3) and mitochondrial damage-associated proteins in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute kidney injury mouse model and renal tubular epithelial cells, and to explore the role of Sirt3 in LPS-induced abnormal mitochondrial dynamics in renal tubular epithelial cells.Methods:Eighteen specific pathogen free (SPF) male C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to control group, LPS 24 h group and LPS 48 h group. The control group was intraperitoneally injected with physiological saline (0.1 ml/10 g), and LPS 24 h group and LPS 48 h group were intraperitoneally injected with LPS (10 mg/kg) solution. Renal functional indexes of mice were analyzed by automatic biochemical analyzer. The pathological change of the kidney was observed by HE staining, and the expressions of dynamin-related protein-1 (Drp1), optic atrophy type 1 (Opa1) and Sirt3 were evaluated by Western blotting. Expression and distribution of Sirt3 in kidney was assessed by immunohistochemistry. Human renal tubular epithelial cells (HK-2) were exposed to 10 μg/ml LPS for 24 h, and the expression of Drp1, Opa1 and Sirt3 were detected by Western blotting. Cell apoptosis was assessed by Hoechst-33342 staining. After transfection to HK-2 cells with pcDNA3.1-Sirt3 recombinant plasmid, the expressions of Sirt3, Drp1, Opa1 and cell apoptosis were detected by the same methods as above.Results:(1) The levels of blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine in LPS group were significantly higher than those in control group (both P<0.05), and the pathological changes of kidney were obvious. (2) Compared with the control group, the expression of mitochondrial fission-associated protein Drp1 in renal tissue of LPS group was significantly higher ( P<0.05), and the expression of mitochondrial fusion associated protein Opa1 was significantly lower ( P<0.05). (3) Compared with the control group, the expression of Sirt3 in LPS group was significantly lower ( P<0.05), and immunohistochemistry results showed that Sirt3 was mainly expressed in glomerular vascular endothelial cells and renal tubular epithelial cells. (4) In vitro, LPS stimulation induced increased Drp1 expression in HK-2 cells ( P<0.05), decreased Opa1 and Sirt3 expression (both P<0.05), and increased apoptosis ( P<0.05). (5) LPS-induced mitochondrial dynamics disturbance and apoptosis were alleviated by pcDNA3.1-Sirt3 recombinant plasmid transfection. Conclusions:LPS can induce down-regulation of Sirt3 expression and disturbance of mitochondrial dynamics, and Sirt3 may play a protective role in LPS-induced acute kidney injury by regulating mitochondrial dynamics.
7.Serological and genotyping results of ABO subtypes in tumor patients
Xiying LI ; Junhua HU ; Juan CAI ; Tao PENG ; Jingjing YU ; Min LIU ; Guohua ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(7):708-712
【Objective】 To analyze ABO subtype samples from tumor patients using both blood group serology and molecular biology technology. 【Methods】 32 samples of ABO subtype, identified by routine blood group serology in the Department of Transfusion, of solid tumor patients treated in Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from July 2014 to December 2019 were analyzed by sequence specific primer polymerase chain reaction (PCR-SSP) and gene sequencing (PCR-SBT). 5 samples were detected by PCR-SSP, 28 PCR-SBT, 1 both PCR-SSP and PCR-SBT. The serological and genotyping results were comparatively analyzed. 【Results】 66% (21/32) of the samples in this study were confirmed as ABO subtypes or harbored mutations by genotyping assays, including 7 cases of B(A).04, 2 of B(A).02, 1 of cis AB.01, 3 of BW.12, 4 of BEL.03, 1 of AEL.02, 1 of B 974G>C, 1 of A 797insT, and 1 of A 617C>G. Among the 21 subtype samples or harbored mutations, 15 had the same blood group serology and genotyping results, and 6 had no A or B antigen detected in the serological adsorption-elution test. An additional 34% (11/32) of the samples had no variants in the gene responsible for ABO subtype detected by molecular analysis. 【Conclusion】 Molecular biology techniques can assist in the identification of difficult ABO blood types caused by weakened antigens or antibodies, and subtypes in solid tumor patients, which is an important auxiliary method for accurate identification of difficult ABO blood group.
8.IdentificationofCTtargetreconstructioninpersistentinvasivepureground-glassnodules
Dai SHI ; Hongya XIE ; Xiaoqiang LIU ; Wu CAI ; Guangqiang CHEN ; Guohua FAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2019;35(4):561-564
Objective ToexplorethevalueofCTtargetreconstructionforpureground-glassnodules(pGGN)onidentifyingthe invasivenessofthelungadenocarcinoma.Methods ThepGGNs weredividedintopre-invasivegroup[atypicaladenomatoushyperplasia (AAH),andadenocarcinomainsitu(AIS)]andinvasivegroup[minimallyinvasiveadenocarcinoma(MIA),andinvasiveadenocarcinomas(IA)] accordingtothepathologicresults.ThemorphologicfeaturesofpGGNonCTincludedthelargestdiameters,CTvalue,pleuralindentation,air bronchogram,bubblelucency,vesselconvergence,vesseldilatation,lobulationandspeculation.Twodiagnosticiansevaluatedthemorphologic featuresofpGGNonCT.Binary L o g istic regressionwasusedtoassesstheassociationbetweenCTfindingsandhistopathological classification.ROCcurveanalysiswasusedindiameterandCTvalue.Results Betweenpre-invasiveandinvasivegroup,therewere significantdifferencesindiameter,CTvalue,spiculationandvesseldilatation(P<0.05).Nodifferencewasfoundinlobulated-margin,bubble lucency,airbronchogram,vascularconvergenceorpleuralindentationbetweenthetwogroups(P>0.05).Thediagnosticthresholds forpredictingpGGOinfiltrationwere8.75mminmaximumdiameterand-605HUinCTvaluerespectively.Conclusion ThepGGNwitha diametermorethan87.5mm,theCTvaluemorethan-605HU,andpresencesofspiculationandvesseldilatationsuggeststhatpGGOisinvasive.
9.Three cases of orthotopic cardiac transplantation for congenital dextrocardia
Nianguo DONG ; Jinping LIU ; Guohua WANG ; Yixuan WANG ; Jie CAI ; Jing ZHANG ; Yongfeng SUN
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2019;40(2):111-115
Objective To summarize the surgical strategies of orthotopic cardiac transplantation for congenital dextrocardia .Methods Three patients with congenital dextrocardia suffered from endstage heart failure and underwent orthotopic cardiac transplantation from March 2014 to September 2017 .They were aged 10 ,29 ,13 years respectively .Donor hearts were from brain death donors and procured with extra length on inferior vena cava , aorta and pulmonary artery tissues . After cardiectomy , left atrial-atrial anastomosis was performed initially between donor ' s left-upper pulmonary vein orifices and recipient's left-lower pulmonary vein orifices .Apex was orientated at a 90 degrees' clockwise to right . Then aorta ,inferior and superior vena cava and last pulmonary artery were anastomosed continuously . The prosthetic conduits were also used owing to a lack of tissue . Results All operations were successful . The cold ischemic time was (130-375 ) (251 .00 ± 122 .53) min ,cardiopulmonary bypass time (127-212 )(179 .67 ± 55 .72 ) min and aortic clamp time (38-105 ) (65 .33 ± 35 .166) min . Two patients had stable hemodynamics and recovered well after HTx .During a follow-up period of 1 .5-3 .5 years , echocardiography showed excellent cardiac functions without blood flow obstruction . Chest radiology showed well-placed donor heart in right mediastinum .One left-sided patient with total cavopulmonary connection before HTx died at 59 days after HTx because of pneumonia and multiple organ failure .Conclusions Heart transplantation is curative for patients with congenital dextrocardia and surgical strategies are the key factor of successful treatment .
10.Survey of prevalence of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women in urban areas of China
Guolin HE ; Xin SUN ; Jing TAN ; Jing HE ; Xu CHEN ; Caixia LIU ; Ling FAN ; Li ZOU ; Yinli CAO ; Mei XIAO ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Guohua ZHANG ; Wei ZHOU ; Yan CAI ; Xianlan ZHAO ; Yan GAO ; Hongmei LI ; Xiuli LIU ; Hongping ZHANG ; Yun WANG ; Hui TANG ; Ningxia YUAN ; Guifeng DING ; Fang ZHAN ; Chunxia YIN ; Jiewen ZHANG ; Hongmei YANG ; Yana QI ; Xinghui LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2018;53(11):761-767
Objective To investigate the prevalence of iron deficiency(ID)and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnant women in urban areas of China. Methods The study was a national cross-sectional survey conducted from September 19th, 2016 to November 20th, 2016. According to the classification of the National Bureau of Statistics, all survey sites were set up in 6 regions of the country. Pregnant women were continuously selected using multistage stratified sampling. A total of 12 403 pregnant women were collected and examined for serum ferritin and hemoglobin levels. Results The median serum ferritin level during pregnancy was 20.60 μg/L(11.78-36.98 μg/L), the hemoglobin level was(118±12)g/L. With the progress of pregnancy, the levels of serum ferritin and hemoglobin decreased gradually. The median serum ferritin levels in the first, second trimester and third trimester were 54.30 μg/L(34.48-94.01 μg/L), 28.60 μg/L(16.40-50.52 μg/L), and 16.70 μg/L(10.20-27.00 μg/L)respectively(P<0.01). The mean hemoglobin levels were(127 ± 10)g/L,(119 ± 11)g/L and(117 ± 11)g/L respectively(P<0.01). The prevalence of ID in urban pregnant women was 48.16%(5 973/12 403), and IDA prevalence was 13.87% (1 720/12 403). The prevalence of IDA in the first, second trimester and third trimester were 1.96% (20/1 019), 8.40%(293/3 487)and 17.82%(1 407/7 897), respectively(P<0.01). The prevalence of standardized ID and IDA were significantly different in various regions of China(P<0.01). The standardized prevalence of ID were relatively higher in East China and Northeast China, 57.37% and 53.41% respectively, while it was the lowest in Southwest China, 30.51%. The standardized prevalence of IDA in South Central, Northwest, and East China were relatively high, 21.30%, 16.97% and 17.53% respectively, and the standardized prevalence of IDA in Southwest China was the lowest, 5.44%,the differents in various regions were significant(all P<0.01). Conclusion The current phenomenon of ID and IDA in pregnant women is still very common,and nutrition and health care during pregnancy should be strengthened.

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