1.Clinical outcome of kidney transplantation from DBD donors complicated with acute kidney injury
Hongyu WANG ; Hong WANG ; Songying SHEN ; He ZHAO ; Xingsong QIN ; Wei QIN ; Xinling QIAN ; Huijun DONG ; Yunfeng ZHAO ; Yafang WANG ; Peiliang LI
Organ Transplantation 2024;15(4):622-629
Objective To evaluate the clinical outcome of kidney transplantation from donation after brain death(DBD)donors complicated with acute kidney injury(AKI).Methods Clinical data of 216 DBD donors were retrospectively analyzed,and they were divided into the AKI group(n=69)and control group(n=147)according to the Kidney Disease:Improving Global Outcomes(KDIGO)guidelines.Donors in the AKI group were further divided into the KDIGO stage 1 and stage 2-3 subgroups.One hundred and thirty-five recipients were assigned into the AKI group and 288 recipients in the control group.Postoperative recovery of renal function and clinical outcomes of the recipients were recorded.The risk factors of delayed graft function(DGF)were identified.Results The highest serum creatinine(Scr)level,Scr level before procurement,the highest blood sodium level and blood sodium level before procurement in the AKI group were higher than those in the control group.The application duration of vasopressors in the AKI group was longer than that in the control group.In the AKI group,the amount of fluid resuscitation within 48 h was higher,the HCO3-level at admission was lower,and the incidence of diabetes insipidus and hypotension was higher than those in the control group.The highest Scr level and the Scr level before procurement in KDIGO stage 2-3 donors were significantly higher than those in KDIGO stage 1 counterparts(all P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the incidence of DGF and acute rejection was higher,the proportion of continuous renal replacement therapy was higher,the Scr level within postoperative 90 d was higher,and the urine amount within postoperative 3 d was less than those of recipients in the AKI group.Compared with KDIGO stage 1 recipients,KDIGO stage 2-3 recipients had higher Scr levels at postoperative 3,4,5 and 15 d,and less urine amount at postoperative 2 d(all P<0.05).Univariate analysis showed that donor age,the highest Scr level,the highest blood sodium level and the amount of fluid resuscitation within 48 h were the risk factors for DGF in recipients after kidney transplantation.Multivariate analysis showed that donor age was the independent risk factor for DGF in recipients after kidney transplantation(all P<0.05).Conclusions For the application of DBD donors complicated with AKI,active organ maintenance should be performed to alleviate AKI.It exerts no effect upon graft function and survival rate at postoperative 6 months,which may achieve equivalent efficacy as non-AKI donors and may be used as a source of extended criteria donor kidneys.
2.Exploring Mechanism of Different Processed Products of Baiyaojian and Its Formula in Treating Ulcerative Colitis Based on Serum Metabolomics and Flow Cytometry
Ruisheng WANG ; Yafang HOU ; Wenwen CAO ; Yahong ZHAO ; Zhenling ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):172-181
ObjectiveTo explore the potential mechanism of different processed products of Baiyaojian and its compound Xiangmei pills in rats with ulcerative colitis(UC) by comparing the pharmacodynamic and metabolomic differences. MethodEighty SD rats were acclimatized and kept for 3 d, and randomly divided into 8 groups[blank group, model group, mesalazine group(0.4 g·kg-1), Baiyaojian group(1.89 g·kg-1), stir-fried Baiyaojian group(1.89 g·kg-1), carbonized Baiyaojian group(1.89 g·kg-1), and Xiangmei pills low and high dose groups(1.89, 5.67 g·kg-1)], with 10 rats in each group. Rats in the blank group were administered physiological saline by gavage, and rats in the remaining 7 groups were orally administered 5% dextran sodium sulfate(DSS) solution daily for 8 consecutive days to induce UC model. After successful modeling, each dosing group was given the corresponding dose of drug solution by gavage, and the blank and model groups were given equal amounts of saline by gavage, and the drug was administered continuously for 8 d. Then serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), interleukin(IL)-6, IL-10 and IL-1β were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA), hematoxylin-eosin(HE) staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of colon tissue, the proportion of T helper 17 cells(Th17) and regulatory T cells(Treg) in the peripheral blood of rats in each group was detected by flow cytometry. The endogenous metabolites in serum of rats were detected by ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS), and the differential metabolites were characterized by combining principal component analysis(PCA) and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA), and were analyzed according to the variable importance in the projection(VIP) value>1.0 and P<0.05, and potential metabolic pathways were analyzed according to Human Metabolome Database(HMDB). ResultCompared with the blank group, the colon tissue of the model group was congested and the mucosa was ulcerated, the colon length was significantly reduced(P<0.01) and the quality was significantly increased(P<0.05), the proportion of Th17/Treg in the peripheral blood and the serum levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β were significantly increased, while the IL-10 expression wassignificantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the colon tissue of UC rats in each treatment group was improved with scattered ulcers, reduced inflammatory cell infiltration, significantly increased colon length, and significantly decreased mass(P<0.05), the proportion of Th17/Treg in the peripheral blood decreased, the expression of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-1β was significantly reduced(P<0.05, P<0.01), while the IL-10 expression was significantly increased(P<0.01). The therapeutic effect of different administration groups on UC was in the order of high dose group of Xiangmei pills>low dose group of Xiangmei pills>carbonized Baiyaojian group>stir-fried Baiyaojian group>Baiyaojian group. And a total of 26 differential metabolites were screened in the metabolomics results. Compared with the blank group, 14 differential metabolites were up-regulated and 5 metabolites were down-regulated in the model group, and 14, 9, 14, 12 and 17 metabolites could be recalled in the Baiyaojian group, stir-fried Baiyaojian group, carbonized Baiyaojian group, Xiangmei pills low and high dose groups. The main metabolic pathways involved were citrate cycle pathway, pantothenic acid and coenzyme A biosynthesis pathway, aromatic hydrocarbon receptor(AhR) signaling pathway, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis pathway. ConclusionThe therapeutic effect of Baiyaojian on UC is significantly improved after charcoal stir-frying, and the efficacy is more prominent when combined with Angelicae Dahuricae Radix and Mume Fructus Carbonisata, which can provide a basis for the development of Baiyaojian compound preparations.
3.Construction and practice of multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme for specialist nurses
Xiaopeng HUO ; Hongmei ZHANG ; Xiaoxing LAI ; Danping ZHENG ; Yawen YE ; Xinyue ZHANG ; Yafang ZHAO ; Xinjuan WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(7):842-847
Objectives To explore the establishment and effects of a multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme for specialist nurses.Methods The multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme included establishing the pyramid hierarchical training model,exploring superimposed training mechanism for specialist nurses with horizontal expansion,vertical extension,and deep development,and constructing stereoscopic clinical evaluation and quantitative assessment system.Four hundred-forty two specialized nurses have been recruited to join the multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme from July 2021 to August 2023.The core competencies of specialized nurses were compared before and after the implementation of management scheme.Results The quality development of specialized nursing have been improved,and the total scores and the scores of 3 dimensions(research innovation,management,and professional development)in core competencies of specialized nurses after the intervention of multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme were higher than those before(P<0.05).Conclusion The multilevel and inter-disciplinary management scheme can effectively improve the core competencies of specialized nurses,and promote the high-quality development of specialized nursing.
4.Breastfeeding counselling ability of obstetric nurses based on two-way perspective: a qualitative study
Ran SONG ; Yafang DENG ; Liping WU ; Linlin CAO ; Hong ZHAO ; Rui YU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(11):1457-1463
Objective:To gain a deeper understanding of the cognitive differences between lactating women and obstetric nurses regarding their breastfeeding counselling abilities.Methods:This study was a descriptive phenomenology qualitative study. From October 2021 to June 2022, purposive sampling was used to select 11 lactating women who received breastfeeding counselling and 13 obstetric nurses who provided breastfeeding counselling services in Department of Obstetrics at Peking Union Medical College Hospital for semi-structured interviews. Giorgi analysis method was used to extract and analyze data.Results:The cognitive differences between lactating women and obstetric nurses regarding breastfeeding counselling abilities were mainly manifested in four aspects, namely breastfeeding knowledge and skills, counselling practice ability, improving counselling ability, and personality traits.Conclusions:Lactating women and obstetric nurses have cognitive differences in breastfeeding counselling abilities. Obstetric nurses should improve their breastfeeding counselling skills based on the needs of lactating women and provide personalized breastfeeding counselling services.
5.Diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing in tuberculous meningitis
Jiao KONG ; Qingshan CAI ; Yihang YU ; Yafang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2023;41(7):454-458
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in tuberculous meningitis (TBM).Methods:From August 1, 2020 to August 31, 2022, 99 patients with suspected TBM admitted to the Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment Center, Hangzhou Chest Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine were enrolled. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was tested for mNGS, GeneXpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampin (GeneXpert MTB/RIF) and mycobacterium culture. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, agreement rate, Kappa value of the diagnostic efficacy of the three test methods were compared.The receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve of the diagnostic efficacy of mNGS was drawn. Chi-square test and rank sum test were used for statistical analysis. Results:Among the 99 suspected patients with TBM, 67 were diagnosed with TBM and 32 were non-TBM. Based on the results of 67 cases clinically diagnosed with TBM, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, agreement rate and Kappa value of mNGS for the diagnosis of TBM were 82.1%, 100.0%, 100.0%, 72.7%, 87.9% and 0.748, respectively. The sensitivity of mNGS was higher than that of GeneXpert MTB/RIF (50.7%) and mycobacterium culture (28.4%). The differences were statistically significant ( χ2=12.61 and 32.42, respectively, both P<0.01). The detection time of mNGS was 1.0 (1.0, 2.0) day, which was shorter than 42.0 (42.0, 42.0) days of mycobacterium culture with statistical significance ( Z=10.80, P<0.001). ROC curve analysis showed that mNGS had the best diagnostic efficacy when the number of Mycobacterium tuberculosis sequences in CSF was one. Conclusions:The sensitivity and specificity of mNGS in the diagnosis of TBM are high, and the detection time is shorter, which could be used in the early diagnosis of TBM.
6.Research progress on the correlation between cirrhosis and frailty
Yafang ZHAO ; Mengyao ZHENG ; Huiling ZHU ; Jinhui YANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2023;31(8):891-896
Frailty, which predicts high dependency and mortality, is a major challenge for healthcare systems in nations that are rapidly aging and is receiving increasing attention. Cirrhosis is often combined with frailty, which has a significant impact on patient health outcomes. Understanding the risk factors for frailty, elucidating the mechanism of cirrhosis combined with frailty, and early recognition and slowing down the occurrence and development of frailty are of great significance for the prognosis of cirrhotic patients. This article reviews the current research status of cirrhosis combined with frailty, including the definition and risk factors, mechanism, correlation, and intervention measures, in order to improve understanding and provide assistance for strengthening early identification, management, and intervention.
7.Effects of online and offline blended teaching in gynecology and obstetrics nursing
Yafang DENG ; Hong ZHAO ; Liping WU ; Rui YU ; Yifei ZHANG ; Huiling WU ; Yaxin JI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(1):106-109
Objective:To explore the effect of online and offline blended teaching in gynecology and obstetrics nursing.Methods:From February to July 2021, 139 second-year nursing undergraduates from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College in 2019 were selected as the research subject by the convenience sampling. The online and offline blended teaching was applied in the course of gynecology and obstetrics nursing. A self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the evaluation of undergraduate nursing students on teaching preparation, teaching implementation and teaching effect.Results:A total of 87.05% of the students had a very good/good experience of using the online learning platform. 99.28% of students could watch online videos before class. 97.84% of the students were very satisfied/satisfied with the teaching.Conclusions:The online and offline blended teaching is conducive to improving students' autonomous learning ability, promoting the understanding and mastery of obstetrics and gynecology nursing knowledge, and improving learning interest.
8.A phenomenological study on breastfeeding guidance experience of international board certified lactation consultants
Yafang DENG ; Liping WU ; Ran SONG ; Hong ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2023;29(12):1583-1588
Objective:To explore the breastfeeding guidance experience of international board certified lactation consultants (IBCLC) in China, so as to provide reference for promoting breastfeeding guidance in China.Methods:This study adopted a descriptive phenomenological approach. From October 2021 to June 2022, purposive sampling was used to select 15 IBCLC from 8 provinces and cities who provided breastfeeding support. The semi-structured in-depth interview was used for data collection, and the Giorgi method was used to analyze the data and extract themes.Results:A total of 4 themes were extracted, namely, a sense of need, a sense of meaning and value, a sense of resistance at work and a sense of expectation for the future.Conclusions:The needs of the public and the improvement of IBCLC guidance capabilities are the foundation for providing breastfeeding guidance. The realization of self-worth and the attention and support of family, society, and hospital managers are conducive to the development of breastfeeding guidance.
9.Anti-hepatoma Effect of Active Ingredients of Chinese Medicine via Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway: A Review
Yonghua ZHAO ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Yafang FAN ; Nannan LI ; Lingfang LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2022;28(21):276-282
Hepatoma is one of the most common malignant tumors of digestive system worldwide, and a main factor leading to cancer-related deaths. Its incidence is increasing year by year, posing a serious threat to human health. Currently, hepatoma is mainly treated by surgical resection, liver transplantation, radiation and drugs, but there are certain adverse reactions and problems of high recurrence rate and low survival rate. Chinese medicine has unique advantages in improving the comprehensive curative effect of hepatoma and reducing adverse reactions. With a variety of active ingredients, Chinese medicine can induce hepatoma cell apoptosis, inhibit the proliferation, migration and reverse multidrug resistance through multiple targets, thus exerting anti-hepatoma effect. It has become an important means for the prevention and treatment of hepatoma as well as a rich resource for anti-hepatoma drug research and development. Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, one of the most classical pathways in cancer, is involved in tumor cell proliferation, cell cycle, migration, invasion and tumor angiogenesis. Recently, many studies have reported that the active ingredients of Chinese medicine can play an anti-hepatoma role through this pathway. Therefore, this paper summarized the domestic and foreign literature in recent years, analyzed the relationship between wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and the specific mechanism of hepatoma occurrence and development, and combed the literature on the effect of flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, polysaccharides and other active ingredients of Chinese medicine on inducing hepatoma cell apoptosis, regulating cell cycle and inhibiting the invasion and metastasis through Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. In addition, the paper summarized the research progress of relevant active ingredients of Chinese medicine against hepatoma, to explore their specific mechanism against hepatoma through Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, so as to provide theoretical reference for further development of anti-hepatoma drugs.
10.Lactoferrin improved radioactive lung damage by regulating HMGB1/TLR4 inflammation
Yuzhong CHEN ; Lin ZHAO ; Jia GU ; Yafang DU ; Yunhong LI ; Guangxin DUAN ; Liqiang QIN ; Jiaying XU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2021;41(3):161-165
Objective:To investigate the protective effect of lactoferrin(Lf) on lung injury in mice exposed to irradiation.Methods:C57BL/6 J mice were randomly divided into control group, 15 Gy irradiation group (IR group) and lactoferrin combined 15 Gy irradiation group (Lf+ IR group), with 5 mice in each group. The mice in the Lf+ 15 Gy group drank lactoferrin solution (10 mg/ml) from 3 days before irradiation and contained the whole experiments. Then, single chest 15 Gyirradiation was performed both in the IR and Lf+ IR groups. The body weight and other characteristics were monitored during the experiment. The mice were killed at day 14 after irradiation. The lung histopathology was observed by HE staining. Serum inflammatory cytokine such as HMGB1, TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 was determined by ELISA method . The expression of inflammatory related protein in lung tissue including HMGB1, TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB were performed by immune histochemistry and Western blot method.Results:Compared with the control group, lung weight was significantly increased ( t=3.20, P<0.05), pulmonary hyperemia and inflammatory cell infiltration was observed in the IR group. Exposure also significantly increased serum level of TNF-α[(291.80±5.49) vs.(332.25±22.18)pg/ml]( t=3.07, P<0.05), up-regulated the expression of inflammatory related protein in lung tissue ( t=4.04, 4.78, 3.77, 6.14, P<0.05). Lactoferrin intervention (Lf+ IR group) significantly decreased lung weight ( t=2.18, P<0.05), alleviated histopathologic changes, decrease serum levels of HMGB1, TNF-α and IL-1β ( t=4.67, 2.97, 3.49, P<0.05). On the other hand, lactoferrin intervention decreased the positive cell number of HMGB1 and NF-κB, and down-regulated the protein expression of HMGB1, TLR4, MyD88 and NF-κB in lung tissues, with significant difference with the IR group ( t=8.06, 9.80, 3.07, 5.56, P<0.05). Conclusions:Lactoferrin plays the protective effect of radiation-induced lung injury through the downregulation of inflammatory response, such as HMGB1/TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.

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