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Objective:To explore the characteristics and influencing factors of blood carnitine metabolism in premature infants.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 37 037 neonates with negative results of genetic metabolic disease screening at Guangxi Newborn Disease Screening Center from 2018 to 2021, of which 34 517 normal full-term infants were the control group and 2 520 preterm infants were the research group.According to gestational age, the preterm infants were further divided into three groups: extremely preterm group( n=232), moderately preterm group( n=324)and late preterm group( n=1 964). According to birth weight, they were divided into three groups: very low birth weight group( n=188), low birth weight group( n=1 276)and normal birth weight group( n=1 056). According to blood collection time, they were divided into three groups: 3~7 days group( n=1 990), 8~14 days group( n=342) and 15~28 days group( n=188). Tandem mass spectrometry was used to detect the levels of 31 carnitines in dried blood spots and analyze the differences in the levels of metabolic indicators in each group. Results:Carnitine levels in preterm infants are most affected by gestational age.Adjusting the physiological and pathological conditions of premature infants and other related factors, grouped by gestational age, there were differences in the levels of 31 carnitines among the groups(all P<0.05), the smaller the gestational age, the greater the difference in carnitine levels; grouped by blood collection time, there were statistically significant differences in carnitine levels between preterm infants with different blood collection age groups and full-term 3~7 days groups(all P<0.05), and showing age-related; there are differences among 31 carnitines grouped by body weight(all P<0.05), the smaller the body weight, the greater the difference in carnitine levels.Combined with the analysis of gestational age, birth weight and blood collection date, 17 indicators including C0, C2, C3, C4, C6DC, C10, C10∶1, C12, C12∶1, C14, C14∶1, C14OH, C16, C16∶1, C18, C18∶1 and C18∶1OH are important biomarkers of carnitine metabolism in premature infants. Conclusion:Carnitine in premature newborns has different metabolic differences at different gestational ages, birth weights and blood collection ages, which provides a strong basis for establishing reference standards and interpretation of preterm infants in the laboratory in this region, and provides reasonable and effective early diagnosis and treatment for clinical practice.Meanwhile, it provides an optimized program for timely detection of carnitine deficiency and carnitine supplementation to improve nutrition of premature infants.
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Objective To analyze the effects of different thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) cut-off values on the screening of congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in newborns in Guangxi.Methods The TSH results of 83 608 newborns tested by Genetic Screening Processor (GSP) from the Genetic Metabolism Center of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from May 2017 to April 2018 were collected.Using the percentile method and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve method,the TSH cut-off values were calculated and compared with the assumed cut-off values 9.00 or 10.00 mU/L,to analyze the effects of four different TSH cut-off values on CH screening.Results Using GSP,the TSH results of 83 608 newborns showed a positive skewed distribution,TSH cut-off value of the percentile method (P99) was 7.96 mU/L,836 cases were suspicious,43 cases were diagnosed with CH (6 cases were missed diagnosis),and 65 cases were high TSH (21 cases were missed diagnosis);TSH cut-off value of the ROC curve method was 6.45 mU/L,1 480 case were suspicious,49 cases were diagnosed with CH,and 86 cases were high TSH,both were no missed diagnosis;when TSH cut-off values were 9.00 or 10.00 mU/L,the suspicious were 478 and 305 cases,respectively,and the confirmed CH were 37 and 35 cases (missed diagnosis were 12 and 14 cases,respectively),high TSH were 46 and 33 cases (missed diagnosis were 40 and 53 cases,respectively).The CH incidence of the ROC curve method was compared with the percentile method and using the cut-off values 9.00 and 10.00 mU/L,the differences were statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The GSP and ROC curve method were used to successfully establish the TSH cut-off value on the screening of CH in newborns in Guangxi.The cut-off value can not only ensure the accuracy of screening,but also avoid missed diagnosis and reduce birth defects.
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Objective To study the effect of lateral supramalleolar perforator flap for skin and soft tissue defect of lateral malleolus.Methods From January 2012 to December 2015,36 patients with soft tissue burn of ankle in the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Cixi were selected as study objects.The average wound area was 4 ～ 10cm.The average flap size was 5 ～ 13cm.There were 17 cases received skin flap of behind perforator of the lateral malleolus.There were 19 cases received skin flap of front perforator of the lateral malleolus.The effect of repair was observed.Results All flaps survived in 36 cases after operation.There were 7 cases of 2.6cm of blood stasis,and necrosis occurred in 2 cases which healed after dressing change.Transplantation of skin flap and the original skin had good adhesion,skin color and texture was similar to the surrounding skin during the follow-up period of 6 to 12 months.The survival time and walk time of the repair of anterior perforator flap were (2.20 ± 0.70) weeks,(4.70 ± 1.10) weeks,respectively,which were longer than those of the lateral retromalleolar perforator flap [(2.10 ± 0.80) weeks,(4.20 ± 1.10) weeks],but the differences were not statistically significant (all P ＞ 0.05).The American orthopaedic foot and ankle society(AOFAS) score of the anterior perforator flap was significantly lower than that of the lateral retromalleolar perforator flap,the difference was statistically significant[(77.47 ± 3.41) points vs.(80.12 ± 4.12) points,t =2.110,P ＜ 0.05].Conclusion Lateral supramalleolar perforator flap has significant effect for skin and soft tissue defect of lateral malleolus.The operation is simple,the success rate is high,it is worth to be popularized in clinical.
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Objective To compare the curative effect of the different palm dorsal approach of open reduction and internal fixation for the treatment of distal radius fractures.Methods According to the stochastic indicator method,84 patients with distal radius fractures were divided into control group and observation group,42 cases in each group.The control group was treated with dorsal approach open reduction and internal fixation,while the observation group was treated by volar approach open reduction and internal fixation.The clinical curative effect was assessed,and indicators related to the operation and the fracture healing was recorded in detail.Postoperative complications of patients were analyzed during postoperative follow-up.Results The total effective rate of the observation group was 88.10%(37/42),which was significantly higher than 66.67%(30/42) of the control group(x2=5.509,P=0.019).Compared with the control group,the operation and hospital stay time were significantly shorter,intraoperative and postoperative blood loss of the observation group decreased obviously,and the differences were statistically significant(t=2.092,2.137,2.256,2.199;P=0.040,0.036,0.027,0.031).The Gartland-Weriey score and ulnar inclination of the observation group were (9.18±2.96)points and (10.52±2.64)°,which were significantly lower than those of the control group[(12.56±3.24)points,(16.22±2.87)°],while radial height[(11.61±2.87)mm]was higher than the control group[(10.92±2.65)mm],the differences were statistically significant(t=2.206,2.316,2.185;P=0.030,0.023,0.032).The incidence rate of complications of control group was 26.19%(11/42),which was higher than 9.52%(4/42) of the observation group(x2=3.977,P=0.046).Conclusion The curative effect of volar approach of open reduction and internal fixation in the treatment of distal radius fractures was better compared with dorsal approach.At the same time,it can effectively improve the operation indicators and fracture healing effect,in addition,it can effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.
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Objective To observe the effects of Danqi Granules combined with Xianling Gubao Capsules on bone metabolism and bone mineral density (BMD) in patients with postmenopausal osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) after surgery. Methods 90 cases of postmenopausal women with OVCF were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group, 45 cases in each group. The two groups were treated by vertebroplasty (PVP), and after the surgery, the control group was treated with Xianling Gubao Capsules while the observation group was additionally given Danqi Granules. The serum markers of bone metabolism [(25 (OH) D, PINP, β-CTX] and BMD of L2-4 and left femoral neck were detected before and after treatment. Results The level of serum 25 (OH) D in the observation group after treatment was significantly higher while the levels of PINP and β-CTX were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.05), and the BMD of L2-4 and left femoral neck of the observation group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups. Conclusion Danqi Granules combined with Xianling Gubao Capsules can significantly accelerate fracture recovery, and improve bone mineral density in the treatment of postmenopausal women with OVCF.
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Objective To observe and analyze the clinical curative effect of the platelet rich plasma (PRP) in treatment of chronic difficult to heal the wound.Methods We selected 60 patients with chronic difficult healing wounds and they were divide into two groups at random,30 patients of A group,B group of 30 patients.All patients were given routine debridement,drainage and decompression treatment,B group was given autologous PRP wound injection and follow-up on the basis of conventional treatment.After injection of PRP,platelet count,platelet recovery and application of PRP granulation tissue growth and wound healing were observed.Results The wound healing effect at the 7th,14th,21 st day between the two groups,and compared with the 1 st day,the differences were statistically significant (A group:10.28％,22.16％,43.25％,65.78％;B group:18.75％,37.58％,61.84％,80.26％;X2:7.895,8.934,10.231,9.076,all P ＜ 0.05).Two groups of patients had obvious difference in healing time,in B group the average healing time was (12.6 ± 5.2) d,which in was (17.3 ± 7.4) d,the difference was statistically significant (t =1.932,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The PRP can effectively promote the wound repair of soft tissue,to promote healing of chronic difficult wound healing,the curative effect is distinct,it is worthy of clinical popularization and application.
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Objective To observe the clinical effect of the anterolateral thigh flap in repairing defect caused by resection of malignant melanoma in the heel region.Methods 8 patients with heel malignant melanoma were trea-ted by surgery.The malignant melanoma was further diagnosed by histopathological examination.Their heel defects caused by large resection of malignant melanoma were treated by anterolateral thigh flap.Results All skin flaps sur-vived and all the patients could walk normally 1 month after operation.The recovery of the function and sense was well 6 months after operation.Compared with the another well heel,the flaps had normal texture,color and appearance of heel.8 patients had complete follow -up,ranged form 6 months to 3 years.All cases survived with neither local recur-rence nor distant metastasis.Conclusion The anterolateral thigh flap can achieve good clinical effect in treating heel defect caused by the resection of malignant melamoma.And especially apply in large skin and tissue defect of heel area.The flap can weight,wear -resisting and reduce overheating and over cold damage.The range of resection can not be restricted by local skin flap.The clinical effect is satisfied.
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Objective]To summarize herbal medicine application regulation of Professor Wu Liangcun in gastric cancer treatment. [Methods]Collect 116 gastric cancer patients from Chinese medicine clinic system during January 1,2014 to December 31, 2014 and establish clinical prescription underlying database. Apply descriptive analysis to drug cumulative frequency, drug-induced taste and nature and apply cluster analysis to 42 drugs using more than 10 times. [Results] In the 116 gastric cancer patients,159 kinds of herbs were used ,the cumulative frequency of herbal medicine was 1816.GanCao was the herb with highest usage frequency, and then was FuLing, ShanYao, TaiZishen;According to accumulated frequency, herbs with tonifying function were at the top position(herbs with tonifying qi function were most), and then was the herbs with function of herbs with the function of clearing excessive heat, herbs with function of herbs with the function of relieving dyspepsia, herbs with function of herbs with the function of regulating qi. In terms of herbs' nature and taste, herbs with sweet taste, plain nature were used most. Cluster analysis divided all used herbs into 5 sections, involving prescriptions Sijunzi decoction, Erchen decoction, and couplet medicines DaoYa with GuYa, JiNeijin with MiHoutao, SheShecao with XianHecao and so on. [Conclusions] Professor Wu Liangcun treats gastric cancer with the law of tonifying qi, the main prescription is the same as Sijunzi decoction, emphasizing nourishing Yin and clearing away the heat-evil, protecting gastric, accompanied with promoting digestion and regulating qi.
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Objective To observe therapeutic effects of early scab-cutting combined with axis-like abdo-men skin flap implanting in patients with wrist deep electrical burns.Methods Retrospective study was employed to analyze 70 patients received axis -like abdomen skin flap implanting for wrist deep electrical burns.All the cases were separated with early scab-cutting group(35 cases)and delayed scab-cutting group(35 cases),according to types of skin flap implanting.The therapeutic effect for the two groups were evaluated with rate of infection,duration of healing,living rate of skin flap,grade of skin burning,and rate of amputate.Results In the early scab -cutting group,the rate of infection was 11%,the duration of healing was(24.0 ±6.0)days,the rate of amputate was 3%,the living rate of skin flap was 97.0%,the wound healing of class A was 94.3%.In the delayed scab-cutting group,the data were respectively 31%,(35.0 ±7.4)days,17.0%,31% and 28.6%.Compared with the data of the two groups,the difference had statistical significance(the chi-square value or T value were respectively 4.151,6.831,3. 968,31.895,3.968.All the P values was less than 0.05).Conclusion Early scab-cutting combined with varied sorts of skin flap implanting shown great benefits for treatment of wounded and facilitate rehabilitation in function of wrist,which suggest decrease rate of complications and minimized hospitalized duration.
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To explore the role of connexin43 (Cx43) in gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) and propagated sensation along meridians, the expression of Cx43 in the rat epithelial cells and fibroblasts was studied both in vitro and in vivo. With the in vitro study, the rat epithelial cells and fibroblasts were cultured together, and the localization of Cx43 was detected by immunohistochemistry and indirect immunofluorescent cytochemistry and under confocal microscopy. And the expression of Cx43 on the surface of the cells was examined by flow cytometry. With the in vivo examination, 20 SD rats were randomized into control group (n = 10) and electrical acupuncture group (EA group, n = 10). EA ( 0.5-1. 5 V, 4-16 Hz , 30 min) was applied to "Zusanli" acupoint for 30 min at rat's hind paw, the localization of Cx43 was immunohistochemically detected. The immunohistochemical staining and indirect immunfluorescent cytochemistry showed that Cx43 was localized on the surface of the cells and in the cytoplasm. The relative expression level of Cx43 on the cellular membrane surfaces of the rat epithelial cells and fibroblasts, as determined by FACS, were 13.91% and 29.53% respectively. Our studied suggested that Cx43 might be involved in GJIC and propagated sensation along meridians.
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Cells, Cultured , Connexin 43/biosynthesis , Connexin 43/genetics , Epithelial Cells/cytology , Epithelial Cells/metabolism , Fibroblasts/cytology , Fibroblasts/metabolism , Flow Cytometry , Gap Junctions , Meridians , Microscopy, Confocal , Random Allocation , Rats, Sprague-DawleyABSTRACT
To explore the role of connexin43 (Cx43) in gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) and propagated sensation along meridians, the expression of Cx43 in the rat epithelial cells and fibroblasts was studied both in vitro and in vivo. With the in vitro study, the rat epithelial cells and fibroblasts were cultured together, and the localization of Cx43 was detected by immunohistochemistry and indirect immunofluorescent cytochemistry and under confocal microscopy . And the expression of Cx43 on the surface of the cells was examined by flow cytometry. With the in vivo examination, 20 SD rats were randomized into control group (n = 10) and electrical acupuncture group (EAgroup, n=10). EA ( 0.5-1.5 V, 4-16 Hz , 30 min) was applied to"Zusanli"acupoint for 30 min at rat's hind paw, the localization of Cx43 was immunohistochemically detected.The immunohistochemical staining and indirect immunfluorescent cytochemistry showed that Cx43was localized on the surface of the cells and in the cytoplasm. The relative expression level of Cx43on the cellular membrane surfaces of the rat epithelial cells and fibroblasts, as determined by FACS, were 13.91 % and 29.53 % respectively. Our studied suggested that Cx43 might be involved in GJIC and propagated sensation along meridians.
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Objective To determine the intestinal absorption characters of zingerone in rats.Methods The concentration of zingerone in the intestine perfusate was determined by HPLC.The absorption kinetics were obtained by the in-situ perfusion method in rats.Results The absorption rate constants(Ka) of zingerone were 0.0137,0.0135 and 0.0139 min-1 at the concentration of 25.0,50.0 and 100.0 ?g?mL-1,respectively;Ka of zingerone in the duodenum,jejunum,ileum and colon were 0.0070,0.0031,0.0032 and 0.0026 min-1,respectively.Conclusion Concentration of zingerone has no significant effect on its absorption kinetics.The best absorption segment of the intestine was duodenum,ileum,jejunum and colon by turns.The intestinal absorption of zingerone has the first-order kinetic characters with passive diffusion mechanism.