1.Progress in the application of absolute ethanol in interventional embolization treatment of peripheral arteriovenous malformations
Qianyun HAN ; Yuchen SHEN ; Deming WANG ; Lixin SU ; Xiao LI ; Xindong FAN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2024;33(11):1244-1252
Arteriovenous malformations(AVMs)are a kind of high-flow vascular malformation.AVMs can be classified in many ways,including histo-embryological classification,hemodynamic classification,etc.At present,the two mainstream classification systems used to guide the embolization treatment of peripheral AVMs are proposed by Cho and Yakes respectively based on the angiographic morphology of the lesions.Interventional embolization is the first-line treatment for AVMs.Among the many embolization agents,absolute ethanol is a permanent liquid embolization agent.Absolute ethanol can directly destroy the vascular endothelial cells to achieve a good curative efficacy,therefore,it has been wildly used in the treatment of peripheral AVMs.Yakes classification combines the angiographic classification with absolute ethanol embolization therapy.During absolute ethanol treatment,close attention should be paid to the occurrence of complications such as elevated pulmonary artery pressure.Although there are challenges remaining in the treatment of AVMs,the rapid development of molecular genetics has made targeted drug adjunctive treatment for AVMs possible.Perhaps,the novel therapeutic mode of combination use of traditional therapy targeted drug may be able to make a breakthrough in the treatment of AVMs.
2.Establishment of a concise health index synthetic evaluation method for adolescents
XU Huiqiong, ZHANG Xinyu, LI Xiaoheng, CHEN Dingyan, ZHANG Xindong, WANG Xi, WAN Yuhui, TAO Fangbiao
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(5):706-710
Objective:
The aim of this study was to establish a comprehensive concise health index (CHI) for evaluating adolescents, so as to provide a basis for determining the overall health status of adolescents in China.
Methods:
On the basis of a literature review and consensus among core researchers, adolescent CHI indicators in the following five dimensions were assessed:physical growth, physical fitness, common diseases, mental health and behavioral health. A total of 24 experts used an analysis hierarcgy process (AHP) to calculate the indicators subjective weights. In addition, from October to December of 2021, two regions, A and B were selected to conduct empirical research, and the CRITIC method was used to calculate the objective weights of the indicators. Finally, the weight coefficients were determined through the AHP-CRITIC combination weight method, and comprehensive evaluation was performed with the TOPSIS method.
Results:
Across academic period and genders, the combined weighted coefficients of the health indicators were as follows:BMI, 0.081-0.095; waist circumference, 0.070-0.081; relative grip strength, 0.101-0.108; myopia, 0.110-0.128; dental caries, 0.055-0.070; psychological symptoms, 0.240-0.262; physical exercise, 0.085-0.115; screen time, 0.097-0.111; and sleep duration, 0.086-0.103. The health index of middle school students in city A (0.626±0.065) was significantly higher than that in city B(0.613±0.066)( t=6.34, P <0.01).
Conclusion
The comprehensive adolescent CHI evaluation method has good consistency and application value, and may serve as a reference for adolescent health monitoring.
3.Clinical characteristics and risk factors of neonatal adrenal hemorrhage
Hao CHEN ; Yin′ai LI ; Jianhua FU ; Xindong XUE
International Journal of Pediatrics 2022;49(1):63-67
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and risk factors of neonatal adrenal hemorrhage(NAH), and to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.Methods:In this study, a retrospective nested case-control study was used to collect clinical data of neonates diagnosed with NAH from January 2011 to December 2021 in the Department of Neonatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, and telephone follow-up were conducted for them.NAH infants with manifestations of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia were selected as the case group, and the random number table method was used to select the neonatal hyperbilirubinemia infants with NAH excluded by imaging in the same period at a ratio of 1: 2 as the control group.Characteristics of the clinical data of the two groups were compared and analyzed by Logistic regression to explore the risk factors of NAH.Results:During the study period, a total of 31 cases of NAH were diagnosed, with an average gestational age of(37.6±2.2) weeks, including 19 males, 25 full-term infants, 6 cases with macrosomia, 30 cases with natural labor, 29 cases with hyperbilirubinemia, 8 cases with birth injury, 7 cases with asphyxia, 9 cases with bilirubin encephalopathy, 12 cases with sepsis, 13 cases with intracranial hemorrhage, 17 cases with anemia, 9 cases with respiratory disease, 5 cases with hyperkalemia, 6 cases with hyponatremia.The results of NAH ultrasonography showed that 8 cases of hematoma had medium and low echoes, 6 cases of mixed echoes, and 17 cases of liquid flocculent echoes with or without punctate echoes.Color Doppler flow imaging results showed no blood flow signal.There were 26 cases on the right side, 4 cases on the left side, and 1 case on both sides.A total of 26 cases were followed up.Ultrasonography showed that most haematomas were absorbed within 1 to 3 months and disappeared within 6 months.Twenty-nine cases were included in the case group and 58 cases in the control group.Univariate analysis showed that age, birth weight, macrosomia, mode of delivery, bilirubin encephalopathy, neonatal sepsis, abdominal distension, anemia, asphyxia, total bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, Hb and CRP were significantly higher than those in the control group( P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that macrosomia( OR=7.415, 95% CI=1.342~40.956, P=0.022) and asphyxia( OR=12.075, 95% CI=1.293~112.736, P=0.029) were independent risk factors of NAH. Conclusion:NAH is common in naturally born full-term infants, with a lack of specific clinical manifestations.Unexplained persistent hyperbilirubinemia may be its first symptom, often accompanied by anemia and ion disturbance.A few infants may have adrenal insufficiency.Macrosomia and asphyxia may be the risk factors for the occurrence of NAH.
4.Clinical characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 infected with Delta variant in Guangzhou:A real-world study
Danwen ZHENG ; Heng WENG ; Yuntao LIU ; Xin YIN ; Jun ZHANG ; Jian ZHANG ; Luming CHEN ; Yuanshen ZHOU ; Jing ZENG ; Yan CAI ; Wanxin WEN ; Qinghua ZHANG ; Lanting TAO ; Liangsheng SUN ; Tianjin CAI ; Weiliang WANG ; Shubin CAI ; Xindong QIN ; Xiaofeng LIN ; Xiaohua XU ; Haimei ZOU ; Qiaoli HUA ; Peipei LU ; Jingnan LIN ; Kaiyuan ZHANG ; Aihua OU ; Jiqiang LI ; Fang YAN ; Xu ZOU ; Lin LIN ; Banghan DING ; Jianwen GUO ; Tiehe QIN ; Yimin LI ; Xiangdong GUAN ; Xiaoneng MO ; Zhongde ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(10):1220-1228
Objective:To summarize the clinical characteristics of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infected with Delta variant, so as to provide further references for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods:A real-world study was conducted to analyze the characteristics of 166 COVID-19 patients infected with Delta variant at Guangzhou Eighth People’s Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University.Results:The study enrolled 5 asymptomatic cases, 123 non-severe cases (mild and moderate type), and 38 severe cases (severe and critical type). Among these patients, 69 (41.6%) were male and 97 (58.4%) were female, with a mean age of 47.0±23.5 years. Thirty-nine cases (23.5%) had received 1 or 2 doses of inactivated vaccine. The incidence of severe COVID-19 cases was 7.7% in 2-doses vaccinated patients, which was lower than that of 11.5% in 1-dose and 26.8% in unvaccinated patients. The proportion of severe cases in 2 dose-vaccinated patients was 7.7%, which was lower than that of 11.5% in 1-dose vaccinated patients and 26.8% in unvaccinated patients, but the difference was not significant ( P>0.05). The most common clinical symptom was fever (134 cases, 83.2%), and 39.1% of cases presented with high-grade fever (≥39 °C); other symptoms were cough, sputum, fatigue, and xerostomia. The proportion of fever in severe cases was significantly higher than that of non-severe cases (97.4% vs. 76.4%, P<0.01). Similarly, the proportion of severe cases with high peak temperature (≥39 ℃) () was also higher than that of non-severe cases (65.8% vs. 30.9%, P<0.01). The median minimal Cycle threshold (Ct) values of viral nucleic acid N gene and ORFlab gene were 20.3 and 21.5, respectively, and the minimum Ct values were 11.9 and 13.5, respectively. Within 48 h of admission, 9.0% of cases presented with decreased white blood cell counts, and 52.4% with decreased lymphocyte counts. The proportions of increased C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A, interleukin 6, and interleukin 10 were 32.5%, 57.4%, 65.3%, and 35.7%, respectively. The proportions of elevated C-reactive protein, serum amyloid A and interleukin-6 in severe cases were significantly higher than those in non-severe cases ( P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis showed that older age and higher peak temperature were associated with a higher likelihood of severe cases ( OR>3, 95% CI: 2-7, P<0.01). In terms of treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) was used in 97.6% of non-severe cases and 100% in severe cases. Other treatments included respiratory and nutritional support, immunotherapy (such as neutralizing antibodies and plasma of recovered patients). The median times from admission to progression to severe cases, of fever clearance, and of nucleic acid conversion were 5 days, 6 days and 19 days, respectively. No deaths were reported within 28 days. Conclusions:The symptoms of Delta variant infection in Guangzhou are characterized by a high proportion of fever, high peak temperature, long duration of fever, high viral load, a long time to nucleic acid conversion, and a high incidence of severe cases. The severe cases exhibit a higher percentage of elderly patients, a longer duration of fever and have a higher fever rate and a higher hyperthermia rate than non-severe cases. Age and hyperthermia are independent risk factors for progression to severe disease. The combination of TCM and Western medicine can control the progression of the disease effectively.
5.The relationship between migration time and the prevalence of myopia of children and adolescents aged 6-18 years old in Shenzhen
Renjie WANG ; Qiang ZHANG ; Xiaoyan WU ; Xindong ZHANG ; Shaojun XU ; Jian SUN ; Shichen ZHANG ; Xi WANG ; Qiao ZONG ; Shuman TAO ; Danlin LI ; Wenwen LIU ; Juan TONG ; Tingting LI ; Qianling WANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Fangbiao TAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(4):460-464
Objective:To analyze the relationship between migration time and the prevalence of myopia of children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years old in Shenzhen.Methods:From April to May 2019, 26 618 children and adolescents from 14 schools in six streets of Baoan District, including Fuyong, Shajing, Xin′an, Xixiang, Songgang and Shiyan, were included in the study by using random cluster sampling method. The demographic characteristics, migration status, self-reported myopia, screen time in the last seven days, outdoor activities in the last one month and other information were collected through the questionnaire. The differences of myopia among children and adolescents with different characteristics were compared by χ 2 test, and the relationship between migration time and the prevalence of myopia was analyzed by multivariate unconditional logistic regression model. Results:The age of 26 618 study participants was (12.37±3.49) years old, and the overall prevalence of myopia was 49.4%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that after controlling for relevant confounding factors, compared with migrant children and adolescents of migrant workers who migrated for 1-2 years, those of migrant workers who had migrated for more than 6 years had a higher risk of myopia [ OR (95% CI): 1.48 (1.14-1.92)]. After being grouped by phase of school, in the lower grade group of primary school, the children and adolescents of migrant workers who had migrated for more than 6 years had a higher risk of myopia compared with those of migrant workers who migrated for 1-2 years [ OR (95% CI): 1.96 (1.20-2.74)]. In the high school group, compared with the children and adolescents of migrant workers who migrated for 1-2 years, those of migrant workers who had migrated for 3-5 years and ≥6 years had a higher risk of myopia [ OR (95% CI): 6.03 (1.29-28.15) and 6.52 (1.51-28.11), respectively]. Conclusion:The migration time is related to the prevalence of myopia of the children and adolescents of migrant workers.
6.The relationship between migration time and the prevalence of myopia of children and adolescents aged 6-18 years old in Shenzhen
Renjie WANG ; Qiang ZHANG ; Xiaoyan WU ; Xindong ZHANG ; Shaojun XU ; Jian SUN ; Shichen ZHANG ; Xi WANG ; Qiao ZONG ; Shuman TAO ; Danlin LI ; Wenwen LIU ; Juan TONG ; Tingting LI ; Qianling WANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Fangbiao TAO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(4):460-464
Objective:To analyze the relationship between migration time and the prevalence of myopia of children and adolescents aged between 6 and 18 years old in Shenzhen.Methods:From April to May 2019, 26 618 children and adolescents from 14 schools in six streets of Baoan District, including Fuyong, Shajing, Xin′an, Xixiang, Songgang and Shiyan, were included in the study by using random cluster sampling method. The demographic characteristics, migration status, self-reported myopia, screen time in the last seven days, outdoor activities in the last one month and other information were collected through the questionnaire. The differences of myopia among children and adolescents with different characteristics were compared by χ 2 test, and the relationship between migration time and the prevalence of myopia was analyzed by multivariate unconditional logistic regression model. Results:The age of 26 618 study participants was (12.37±3.49) years old, and the overall prevalence of myopia was 49.4%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that after controlling for relevant confounding factors, compared with migrant children and adolescents of migrant workers who migrated for 1-2 years, those of migrant workers who had migrated for more than 6 years had a higher risk of myopia [ OR (95% CI): 1.48 (1.14-1.92)]. After being grouped by phase of school, in the lower grade group of primary school, the children and adolescents of migrant workers who had migrated for more than 6 years had a higher risk of myopia compared with those of migrant workers who migrated for 1-2 years [ OR (95% CI): 1.96 (1.20-2.74)]. In the high school group, compared with the children and adolescents of migrant workers who migrated for 1-2 years, those of migrant workers who had migrated for 3-5 years and ≥6 years had a higher risk of myopia [ OR (95% CI): 6.03 (1.29-28.15) and 6.52 (1.51-28.11), respectively]. Conclusion:The migration time is related to the prevalence of myopia of the children and adolescents of migrant workers.
7.Update on the lung function of preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Keguo LI ; Jianhua FU ; Xindong XUE
International Journal of Pediatrics 2020;47(6):403-406
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is one of the most common complications of the respiratory system in preterm infants, particularly in infants with the gestational age<32 weeks or the birth weight<1 500 g. The incidence of BPD did not decrease during the last twenty years.It is characterized by alveolar and microvascular dysplasia, presenting with less alveolar counts, enlarged and simplistic structure and slight airway damage.BPD patients may be oxygen-dependent and need repeated mechanical ventilation for a long time after birth.The lung function of BPD patients included normal large airway function, small airway dysfunction and decreased compliance that may last well till adulthood.The incidence of respiratory symptoms like cough and wheeze, as well as respiratory diseases like inflammation and asthma significantly increased, and may even impair growth and the development of the neurological system.In some patients it may develop into the chronic lung disease in adulthood.
8.Drug distribution of melatonin in bone tissue and improvement of bone microstructure in type 2 diabetic osteoporosis rats
Lei ZHANG ; Hongdong MA ; Xindong WANG ; Haitian LI ; Jun SUN ; Maowei YANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2020;40(14):936-944
Objective:To investigate the medicinal retention of different concentrations of melatonin in the bone tissue of type 2 diabetic osteoporosis (T2DOP) rats and explore to efficacy of improvement of the bone microstructure of T2DOP rats.Methods:A total of 95 SD rats were selected, 60 of which had intraperitoneal in jection of high-fat diet combined with low-dose streptozotocin establishing a T2DOP rat model. Two months later, 45 rats' model was determined to be successful by detecting blood glucose and insulin sensitivity index. 30 successful modelling and 30 normal SD rats were randomly selected for melatonin distribution experiment, and were divided into four groups according to the injected melatonin concentration, including modeling rat high concentration group (50 mg/kg), modeling rat low concentration group (10 mg/kg), normal rat high concentration group (50 mg/kg) and normal rat low concentration (10 mg/kg), and there were15 rats in each group. Each group was divided into 5 sub-groups according to the time point of sampling (5, 15, 30, 60, 120 min), 3 animals per group. The bone tissue of each group was pretreated, and then the melatonin drug distribution in the bone tissue was detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Another 15 rats were successfully modeled, and were divided into T2DOP group, high melatonin group (50 mg/kg) and low melatonin group (10 mg/kg), 5 rats in each group. 5 normal SD rats were taken as controls (control group), and Micro-CT was used to detect changes in bone microstructure after 8 weeks of treatment with melatonin.Results:The results of the drug distribution experiment showed that after melatonin was injected intraperitoneally, there were drugs remaining in the bone tissues of the rats in each group. The drug concentration reached the highest after 30 min of administration, and significantly decreased after 120 min. Compared with the normal rat low concentration group, there was no significant difference in the drug concentration between the two groups at 5 time points. However, the drug concentration at the four time points of 5, 15, 30, and 60 min in the modeling rat high concentration group were 7.613±2.568 ng/ml, 13.983±2.262 ng/ml, 18.816±1.291 ng/ml, 6.172±1.962 ng/ml, 1.112±0.566 ng/ml, which were significantly different compared with normal rat high group. Micro-CT results showed that after 8 weeks of melatonin treatment, the bone density of the high concentration group was (205.72±28.41 g/cm 3) significantly lower than that in the low concentration group (223.63±35.41 g/cm 3), but both groups were significantly higher than the normal rat group (158.31±31.86 g/cm 3). Conclusion:Exogenous melatonin is distributed in bone tissue, and the drug absorption rate of T2DOP rats is higher. Meanwhile, there is no difference in the distribution of melatonin in bone tissue with different concentrations, and these two concentrations of melatonincan canimprove the bone microstructure of T2DOP rats.
9.Expression of cyclin A2 and its inhibitory factor in BPD neonatal rats and its effect on alveolar development
Kai YOU ; Mengyun LI ; Xindong XUE
International Journal of Pediatrics 2019;46(8):594-599
Objective To investigate the effects of cyclinA2 and its inhibitor p21 on alveolar development in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) neonatal rats.Methods Eighty newborn rats were randomly divided into a model group (FiO2 =80%-85%) and a control group (FiO2 =21%).The degree of alveolar development was evaluated by radial alveolar count (RAC) and alveolar septal thickness.The distribution and expression of cyclinA2 and p21 were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot.Results The RAC value of the model group was lower than that of the control group from 3 days.The thickness of the alveolar seprum was higher than that of the control group from 7 days (P <0.05).The expression of p21 protein in the model group began to increase from 3d,peaked on 14d,and lasted for 21d.The expression of cyclinA2 protein in model group was higher than that in control group at 14d and 21d (P <0.05).There was a negative correlation between RAC and p21 protein expression in model group (r =-0.5966,P <0.01),and no correlation with cyclinA2 (r=0.7276,P>0.05);there was no correlation between RAC and p21 in the control group (r =-0.2929,P > 0.05),and positively correlated with cyclinA2 (r =0.8476,P < 0.01).The alveolar septal thickness of the model group and the control group were both positively correlated with p 21 (r =0.4291,P<0.05;r=0.4447,P <0.05),and negatively correlated with cyclinA2 (r=-0.6814,P <0.01;r=-0.7636,P <0.01).Conclusion The imbalance of cell cycle regulatory protein cyclinA2 and its inhibitor p21 expression in neonatal rats exposed to hyperoxia may be one of the related factors that interfere with the development of BPD alveoli.
10.Cord blood vitamin D levels and its relationship to early-onset sepsis in the very low birth weight infants
Yongyan SHI ; Xuewei CUI ; Ziyun LIU ; Jun LI ; Xindong XUE ; Jianhua FU
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2019;26(8):604-607
Objective To investigate the association between serum 25(OH) D levels and the inci-dence of early-onset sepsis(EOS) in the very low birth weight infants(VLBWI) and the gestational age be-low 34 weeks. Methods The cord blood of 159 VLBWI were collected between January and December 2017,including 31 clinically diagnosed EOS and 128 non-EOS patients. Serum 25(OH)D<10 ng/ml was de-fined as severe vitamin D deficiency,25(OH)D 10 to 20 ng/ml as vitamin D deficiency,25(OH)D 20 to 30 ng/ml as vitamin D insufficiency and 25(OH)D >30 ng/ml as vitamin D sufficiency. Results There were no differences in gender,gestational age,birth weight and Apgar score between the EOS group and the non-EOS group(P>0. 05). Serum 25(OH) D was(9. 08 ± 4. 21) ng/ml in the EOS group and(11. 91 ± 5. 37) ng/ml in the non-EOS group(P=0. 007). The rate of severe vitamin D deficiency was 67. 7%(21/31)in the EOS group and 41. 4%(53/128) in the non-EOS group. The rate of vitamin D deficiency was 32. 3%(10/31)in the EOS group and 52. 3%(67/128)in the non-EOS group. But there was no difference of vitamin D deficiency distribution in the two groups(P=0. 152). The cut-off value of serum 25(OH)D level in predic-ting EOS was 10. 06 ng/ml. Conclusion The incidence of vitamin D deficiency is as high as 95%,calling for urgent attention on vitamin D supplementation in those VLBWI. Low 25(OH)D level( <10 ng/ml)might be predictive of EOS.


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