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Objective To summarize the clinical features of neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) and to have a better clinical understanding. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 13 patients with NLE who were hospitalized in Fujian Provincial Maternity and Children's Hospital from September 2010 to September 2017. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinition, management and long term outcomes of these babies were summarized, and the relevant literatures were also reviewed. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. ResuLts The 13 NLE cases included eight boys and five girls. Among them, skin lesions, cardiac impairment, hematological problems, hepatobiliary system damage, central nervous system involvement and renal function damage occurred in eight, seven (six cases were atrioventricular block), seven, three, one and one case, respectively. Antinuclear antibodies and anti-Sjogren's syndrome antigen A antibodies were positive in all neonates, anti-Sjogren's syndrome antigen B antibodies were positive in 11, and anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies were positive in two cases. Among the 13 mothers, three were diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome and two had systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) before pregnancy, two were diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome and one developed SLE during pregnancy. Eight babies with skin lesions were asked to avoid light and the skin rash all gradually receded within 1-6 months after birth. Five cases with thrombocytopenia were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and one anemic baby received erythrocyte transfusion. Within 2 to 3 months, the impaired blood system in these babies were back to normal. For the three babies with abnormal liver functions, hepatic protectants and jaundice relieving agents were given, and 2 to 6 months later they recovered. The 13 patients were followed up for five months to seven years, among which, seven improved with normal growth and development; five still had grade Ⅲ atrioventricular block; one installed an atrial pacemaker at 11 months. Three mothers who were asymptomatic during pregnancy were found to have autoimmune diseases after their babies were diagnosed with NLE, including one case of Sjogren's syndrome and two of SLE. ConcLusions NLE is mainly characterized by skin lesions and congenital heart block, while liver, blood system, central nervous system and other organs may also be involved. For high-risk mothers and babies, timely autoantibody screening and relevant examinations are suggested for early diagnosis and interventions. In addition, long term follow-up is required for affected cases.
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Objective To construct the eukaryotic expression vector of human telomerase RNA component ( hTR) and study its biological function tentatively .Methods hTR Gene was obtained by PCR from cDNA template , which was reverse transcribed from 293T mRNA and cloned into pCDNA3.0 vector.The recombinant plasmid and empty vector were trans-fected into 293T cells, and hTR expression was identified by qRT-PCR.HepG2 cells that stably transfected with pCDNA3.0-hTR were constructed and identified by qRT-PCR.These cells were used to assess the interaction of hTR with human telomerase revese transcriptase ( hTERT ) and dyskerin .Telomerase activity was also detected in HepG 2 cells transfected with pCDNA3.0-hTR.Results pCDNA3.0-hTR eukaryotic expression vector was successfully constructed by double digestion identification .The inserted fragment was confirmed by sequencing .The expression of hTR in human 293T cells and HepG2 pCDNA3.0-hTR stable cell line was identified.In addition, qRT-PCR and Western blotting results showed that hTR could interact with hTERT and dyskerin , while hTR overexpression could not regulate the telomerase activity in HepG2 cells.Conclusion The eukaryotic expression vector of pCDNA 3.0-hTR is successfully constructed and expressed.This study will contribute to the further study of cancer therapy targeting hTR .
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Gant-Miwa and anal encircling procedure with Xiaozhiling injection for complete rectal prolapse.Methods Clinical data of 16 patients with complete rectal prolapse undergoing Gant-Miwa and anal encircling procedure with Xiaozhiling injection between Feb.2011 and Nov.2014 were retrospectively analyzed.Results All patients were operated successufully and theirs prolapse symptons disappeared.Urinary retention was found in 3 cases,2 cases were observed a replase who were infected in the area of the anal operation,1 cases was found delayed healing of perianal incision,and 2 cases were happened constipation duing to the rectal stenosis.Complications wasn't happened such as bleeding,perianal abscess,anal fistula,and so on.Thirteen cases were followed-up of average 2.2 years and 2 cases were observed postoperative recurrance.Conclusions Gant-Miwa and anal encircling procedure with Xiaozhiling injection for the treatment of complete rectal prolapse is a procedure with minimally trauma,fewer complications and low recurrence rate,which is worth promoting after innovation and improvement.
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Objective To construct PES1 shRNA stable expression cell lines in tongue squamous cell carcinoma ( TSCC) cells and to study the effect of knockdown of PES 1 on the growth of TSCC cells .Methods Recombinant lentivirus carrying PES1 shRNA was packaged and obtained in 293T cells.TSCC cells (Tca8113, SCC6 and SCC15) were infected with the lentivirus and selected for stable cells .PES1 expression was identified by Western blot .The effect of inhibition of PES1 on the growth and cell cycle of TSCC cells was detected by growth curve and flow cytometry .Results TSCC cells stably expressing PES1 shRNA were constructed.Knockdown of PES1 inhibited cell proliferation and induced cell cycle ar-rest at G0/G1 phase.Knockdown of PES1 inhibited expression of cyclin D1 in TSCC cells.Conclusion Inhibition of PES1 results in reduced cell proliferation , cell cycle arrest at G 0/G1 phase and reduction of cyclin D 1 expression in TSCC cells . PES1 may be a target for TSCC gene therapy .
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the differences in the health promotion demand of practitioners between urban and rural private enterprises by a comparative analysis, and to probe into the more scientific and targeted health promotion measures.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Stratified cluster random sampling and self-designed questionnaire were adopted to survey 852 practitioners in urban and rural private enterprises of a Chinese city.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There were significant differences in practitioners between the two sorts of enterprises in terms of age, length of service, educational level, and forms of employment (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The basic knowledge and skills of practitioners in rural private enterprises were worse than those in urban private enterprises(P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). Practitioners in rural private enterprises were significantly less inclined to gain basic health promotion knowledge through enterprise training and network(P < 0.01). The demand of practitioners for health examination and hazard notification was significantly lower in rural private enterprises than in urban private enterprises (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Focused and targeted health promotion should be carried out based on different demand characteristics of practitioners in rural and urban private enterprises.</p>
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Humans , China , Data Collection , Employment , Health Promotion , Private Sector , Rural Population , Surveys and Questionnaires , Urban PopulationABSTRACT
Infectious disease hospitals are obliged to cope with public health emergencies such as outbreak of infectious diseases.Such hospitals are required to make early detection,early containment,proper management,reasonable preplans,timely training,targeted drills,reasonable deployment of hospital resources,appropriate protection for hospital staff.General hospitals should also cope with prevention and control of infectious diseases to some extent,and work with infectious disease hospitals hand in hand to better cope with such outbreaks.
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OBJECTIVE:To explore the method and approach for traditional Chinese pharmacists to play an active role in case of emergent epidemic situation. METHODS:Taking the opportunity of H1N1 flu treatment,the traditional Chinese pharmacists carried out pharmaceutical services such as drug counseling,establishing medication history for typical cases,offering guidance and advice on medication,retrospectively analyzing prescription and consulting records. RESULTS & CONCLUSION:In the differential treatment,pharmacists of traditional Chinese medicine should take full account of patients' individual differences,actively participate in the design of individualized dose scheme and offer medication guidance so as to enhance patients' medication compliance meanwhile enhancing the status of pharmacists of traditional Chinese medicine.
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OBJECTIVE:To summarize the experience of pharmaceutical care provided by pharmacists of Chinese medicine for AIDS sufferers in our hospital.METHODS:The practical experience of pharmacists of Chinese medicine in providing pharmaceutical care for AIDS sufferers in our hospital was analyzed to achieve rational knowledge from perceptual knowledge.RESULT:To carry out pharmaceutical care for AIDS patients by applying expertise achieved satisfactory effect.CONCLUS-ION:Pharmacists of Chinese medicine should strive to establish a new open pharmaceutical care model,attach great importance to the communication with patients,integrating psychotherapy and humanistic care into the pharmaceutical care all along so as to assure patient's compliance.