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Purpose@#PIK3CA and TP53 are the most prevalently mutated genes in breast cancer (BC).Previous studies have indicated an association between concomitant PIK3CA/TP53 mutations and shorter disease-free survival. As its clinical utility remains largely unknown, we aimed to analyze the prognostic and predictive roles of this co-mutation. @*Methods@#We retrospectively analyzed patients who were diagnosed with BC at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (GDPH) who underwent next-generation sequencing. The correlation of concomitant PIK3CA/TP53 mutations with clinicopathological and mutational characteristics, and neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) responses was analyzed. The Molecular Taxonomy of Breast Cancer International Consortium (METABRIC) dataset was used to verify associations between concurrent mutations and survival outcomes. @*Results@#In the GDPH cohort, concomitant PIK3CA/TP53 mutations were associated with more aggressive phenotypes, including human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 positive status, hormone receptor negative status, high Ki-67 expression, high histological grade, advanced TNM stage, and additional genetic alterations. Co-mutations also portended a worse response to NST, especially taxane-containing regimens, when compared with the TP53 mutant alone (odds ratio, 3.767; 95% confidence interval, 1.205–13.087; p = 0.028). A significant association was observed between concomitant PIK3CA/TP53 mutations and poor survival outcomes in the METABRIC cohort. @*Conclusion@#Concomitant PIK3CA/TP53 mutations not only suggested unfavorable features and poor prognosis in BC but also conferred less benefit to NST than TP53 mutations alone.
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Objective: To investigate the resistance profiles to antimicrobial agents of wound-isolated Pseudomonas (P.) aeruginosa among Chinese burn patients. Methods: Electronic databases and manual search were used to identify eligible studies published since 2010. The objectives were pooled resistance rates for eleven common antimicrobial agents, estimated by a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were conducted by stratifying the studies into three four-year periods based on year of isolation. Results: A total of 35 studies were included. Gentamicin had the highest pooled resistance rate (56%, 95% CI 48%-64%), while meropenem had the lowest pooled resistance rate (29%, 95% CI 20%-40%). There was an increasing trend of resistance to common antimicrobial agents of wound-isolated P. aeruginosa over a span of twelve years (2009-2020). There remained the highest risk of gentamicin resistance over time in China. Subgroup analyses indicated significantly higher resistances to ceftazidime and levofloxacin from 2017 to 2020. Conclusions: Enhanced resistance to common antimicrobial agents in wound-isolated P. aeruginosa presents a challenge in burn wound management in mainland China. Effective stewardship programs should be established based on corresponding resistance profiles, thereby optimizing treatment options for hospitalized burn patients.
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Objective: To investigate the resistance profiles to antimicrobial agents of wound-isolated Pseudomonas (P.) aeruginosa among Chinese burn patients. Methods: Electronic databases and manual search were used to identify eligible studies published since 2010. The objectives were pooled resistance rates for eleven common antimicrobial agents, estimated by a random-effects model. Subgroup analyses were conducted by stratifying the studies into three four-year periods based on year of isolation. Results: A total of 35 studies were included. Gentamicin had the highest pooled resistance rate (56%, 95% CI 48%-64%), while meropenem had the lowest pooled resistance rate (29%, 95% CI 20%-40%). There was an increasing trend of resistance to common antimicrobial agents of wound-isolated P. aeruginosa over a span of twelve years (2009-2020). There remained the highest risk of gentamicin resistance over time in China. Subgroup analyses indicated significantly higher resistances to ceftazidime and levofloxacin from 2017 to 2020. Conclusions: Enhanced resistance to common antimicrobial agents in wound-isolated P. aeruginosa presents a challenge in burn wound management in mainland China. Effective stewardship programs should be established based on corresponding resistance profiles, thereby optimizing treatment options for hospitalized burn patients.
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Objective:To explore clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) after lung transplantation (LTx).Methods:Between March 2017 and December 2021, 17 TB infections were diagnosed in 424 LTx recipients at China-Japan Friendship Hospital.Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed and clinical features, treatments, therapeutic efficacies and outcomes examined.Results:The incidence of TB was 4%(17/424). There were 14 males and 3 females, with a median age of 57 years.Bilateral LTx was performed (n=12). Eight probably donor derived infection, six de novo exposure and infection and 3 reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) of recipients were determined.Most infections (16/17) were diagnosed within the first year post-LTx and 11 infections within the first month.All 17 cases were TB DNA positive and one positive for rifampin-resistant gene.Four cases were positive for TB DNA and acid-fast bacilli test and 6 cases positive for TB DNA and culture.Nodular or cavity (10/13) was the most common finding on chest tomography and the lesions were located predominantly in superior lobe.Therapeutic regimen without rifamycin (n=14) and rifabutin or rifapentine replacing rifampin (n=2) were employed.Treatment was successful (n=10) and clinically effective (n=2). Only one TB infection related death was recorded.Conclusions:LTBI or donor derived infection is common.Therapeutic regimen without rifamycin shows some potential clinical feasibility.
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Objective:To explore the incidence, risk factors and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) early after lung transplantation (LT).Methods:Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed for 167 LT patients. AKI was defined according to the criteria of Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guideline within the first 7 days post-LT. AKI incidence was calculated. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors. Survival analysis was presented with the Kaplan-Meier curve.Results:The incidence of AKI early post-LT was 65.9%. Gender (male), preoperative higher serum creatinine (sCr), lower glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), mechanical ventilation (MV), intraoperative or postoperative hypotension, cardiovascular events, postoperative septic shock, multiple organ failure, ECMO support ≥2 days and reintubation were risk factors for AKI early post-LT ( P<0.05). Postoperative AKI was correlated with prolonged MV and/or ECMO as well as ICU stay and higher short/long-term mortality post-LT. Conclusions:The incidence of AKI early post-LT is high and affects the prognosis of LT patients. Greater attention should be paid to early prevention of AKI to reduce its incidence and improve its prognosis.
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BACKGROUND@#Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication following lung transplantation (LTx), and it is associated with high mortality and morbidity. This study assessed the incidence of AKI after LTx and analyzed the associated perioperative factors and clinical outcomes.@*METHODS@#This retrospective study included all adult LTx recipients at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing between March 2017 and December 2019. The outcomes were AKI incidence, risk factors, mortality, and kidney recovery. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors. Survival analysis was presented using the Kaplan-Meier curves.@*RESULTS@#AKI occurred in 137 of the 191 patients (71.7%), with transient AKI in 43 (22.5%) and persistent AKI in 94 (49.2%). AKI stage 1 occurred in 27/191 (14.1%), stage 2 in 46/191 (24.1%), and stage 3 in 64/191 (33.5%) of the AKI patients. Renal replacement therapy (RRT) was administered to 35/191 (18.3%) of the patients. Male sex, older age, mechanical ventilation (MV), severe hypotension, septic shock, multiple organ dysfunction (MODS), prolonged extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), reintubation, and nephrotoxic agents were associated with AKI (P < 0.050). Persistent AKI was independently associated with pre-operative pulmonary hypertension, severe hypotension, post-operative MODS, and nephrotoxic agents. Severe hypotension, septic shock, MODS, reintubation, prolonged MV, and ECMO during or after LTx were related to severe AKI (stage 3) (P < 0.050). Patients with persistent and severe AKI had a significantly longer duration of MV, longer duration in the intensive care unit (ICU), worse downstream kidney function, and reduced survival (P < 0.050).@*CONCLUSIONS@#AKI is common after LTx, but the pathogenic mechanism of AKI is complicated, and prerenal causes are important. Persistent and severe AKI were associated with poor short- and long-term kidney function and reduced survival in LTx patients.
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Objective:To study the molecular biological characteristics of isolates from the infection site and isolates colonizing in anterior nares of children with invasive Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infection, and to analyze the concordance between the two types of strains from different sources. Methods:A total of 45 strains were collected from children with invasive SA infection treated in the Pediatric Ward of Sichuan Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from January 2019 to August 2019, and 28 colonization isolates were obtained from the anterior nares of these patients.The susceptibility test was carried out by broth dilution method.The drug resistance genes mecA and blaZ and the virulence gene panton-valentine leucocidin( pvl) were detected by PCR.The homology of infective and colonizing isolates was detected by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis(PFGE)typing technique. Results:Colonization of SA was found in the nasal vestibule of 62.2% (28/45 cases) of patients with invasive SA infection.A total of 40.0% (18/45 strains) of the infective isolates and 32.1% (9/28 strains) of the colonizing isolates were Methicillin-resistant SA (MRSA), and the difference was not statistically significant( P>0.05). The resistance of infective isolates to Clindamycin, Azithromycin and Erythromycin was stronger than that of colonizing isolates, the difference of drug resistance rate was statistically significant( χ2=7.114, 7.820, 5.359, all P<0.05). There were no differences in the carrying rates of the drug resistance gene blaZ and the virulence gene pvl between the infective and colonizing bacteria( P>0.05). Phenotypically, Methicillin-susceptible SA (MSSA)was more susceptible to concordant colonization than MRSA[16.7%(3/18 cases) vs.48.1%(13/27 cases), χ2=4.671, P<0.05]. PFGE indicated that patients with invasive MSSA infection were significantly more likely to have a concordant MSSA colonization isolate in their anterior nares, compared with patients with invasive MRSA infection[59.3%(16/27 strains) vs.27.8%(5/18 strains), χ2=4.301, P<0.05]. Conclusions:The infective and colonizing strains of invasive SA show no difference in their resistance to some anti-biotics, but they carry almost the same number of drug resistance and virulence genes.Compared with those with MRSA infection, patients with MSSA infection are more likely to have concordant colonizing isolates.It is of potential clinical significance to screen the colonizing SA strains in patients with invasive SA infection.
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Objective:To assess the potentials for lung donation among 128 donors (deceased citizens) in 2017 from Beijing.Methods:Gender, age, blood type, duration of ventilation, oxygenation index (PaO 2/FiO 2), chest film and bronchoscopy were analyzed. Results:A total of 5135 deceased Chinese citizens were available for donation in 2017. The rate of donation per million population (PMP) was 3.71. And 463 donors from Beijing were recorded in 2017 and the rate of PMP was 21.05. In 2017, 299 lung transplantations were performed with an average rate of donor lung utility at 5.82%. Among 128 cases assessed for potential lung donors in Beijing, 72 were successfully procured with a percentage of lung utilization of 15.55%. There were 110 males (85.94%) and 18 females (14.06%) with an average age of (39.61±10.67) years. Mechanical ventilation duration was (7.59±2.93) days. The oxygenation rate (PaO 2/FiO 2) was (397.38±105.01) mmHg, (450±67.79) mmHg in procurement group and (338.89±116.15) mmHg in non-procurement group ( P=0.020). The median level of procalcitonin (PCT) was 0.195 ng/ml in procurement group versus 0.349 ng/ml in giving-up group ( P=0.042). Conclusions:Oxygenation rate and PCT level are the independent risk factors for reaching a procurement decision of donor lung. The actual PMP and lung procurement rate in Beijing were both higher than average domestic level (15.55% vs. 5.82%, P=0.000) because of excellent cooperation between Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) and lung transplantation centers. The evaluation of donor lungs and lung maintenance protocols from Beijing should be popularized nationwide.
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This paper reports a case of atypical cholesterol side chain enzyme deficiency caused possibly by CYP11A1p.A359V heterozygous mutation. The patient was diagnosed as congenital adrenal hyperplasia because he was born with gonadal dysplasia and there were manifestations of salt losing and pigment changing, combined with high level of plasma ACTH. Further genetic screening revealed CYP11A1p.A359V heterozygous mutations in patients with a final diagnosis of cholesterol side chain enzyme deficiency which was treated effectively to glucocorticoid.
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Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of different doses of Rosuvastatin calcium in treating elderly patients with coronary heart disease complicated with hyperlipidemia.Methods A total of 130 patients with coronary heart disease in combination with hyperlipidemia admitted into our hospital from January 2015 to December 2017 were enrolled.They were randomly divided into the control group(with Rosuvastatin calcium 10 mg per day,n=65)and the study group (with Rosuvastatin calcium 20 mg per day,n=65).Clinical efficacy,changes of blood lipid levels and adverse reactions after treatment were compared between the two groups.Results In the study group,25 cases had obvious effects,35 cases had effects and 5 cases had noeffect.In the control group,21 cases with obvious effects,31 cases with effects and 13 cases without effect were found.The total effective rates were 92.3％ in the study group and 80.0％ in control group(x2 =4.127,P =0.042).The blood levels of total cholesterol (TC),triglyceride(TG)and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in the study group were decreased in post-vs.pre-treatment,and were lower in treatment group than in control group(all P =0.000).Nausea and vomiting in 1 case,and muscle ache in 1 case were found in the control group.In the study group,2 cases of nausea and vomiting,2 cases of skin rash,1 case of muscle ache,and 2 cases of joint ache were found.The incidences of adverse reactions were 10.8％ and 3.1％ in the study and control group respectively,with no significant difference between the two groups (x2 =2.984,P =0.084).Conclusions The high-dose of Rosuvastatin calcium(20 mg daily)has significant clinical efficacy and improve the blood lipid levels in elderly patients with coronary heart disease complicated with hyperlipidemia,with no significant difference in incidence of adverse reactions between 10 mg daily versus 20 mg daily Rosuvastatin calcium.
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Objective To OxplorO thO OffOct of N-tOrminal pro-brain natriurOtic pOptidO( NT-proBNP) combinOd with nOutrophil to lymphocytO ratio ( NLR) on short -tOrm prognosis in patiOnts with acutO ST sOgmOnt OlOvation myocardial infarction ( STEMI ) undOrgoing primary pOrcutanOous coronary intOrvOntion ( PCI ). Methods From January 2015 to DOcOmbOr 2016, 243 patiOnts with acutO STEMI who undOrwOnt primary PCI in Harrision IntOrnational POacO Hospital wOrO OnrollOd in thO study. ThO lOvOls of NT-proBNP and NLR wOrO mOasurOd at admission. ThO occurrOncO of major advOrsO cardiac and cOrObrovascular OvOnts(MACCE) was followOd up during 1 yOar aftOr PCI. ROcOivOr opOrating charactOristic( ROC) curvOs wOrO usOd to sOt cut-off valuOs of NT-proBNP and NLR for prOdicting MACCE. All patiOnts wOrO dividOd into 4 groups basOd on thO optimal cut-off point: low NT-proBNP/low NLR group, low NT - proBNP/high NLR group, high NT - proBNP/low NLR group, high NT-proBNP/high NLR group. Various indicators wOrO comparOd among thO four groups. Survival curvOs of thO 4 groups at 12 months wOrO constructOd by Kaplan -MOiOr analysis and comparOd using thO log -rank tOst. ThO prOdictivO valuO of NT-proBNP and NLR alonO or in combination for MACCE aftOr PCI was OvaluatOd by thO Cox proportional hazard modOl. Results ThOrO wOrO statistically significant diffOrOncOs in TC,LDL-C, blood glucosO, glycosylatOd hOmoglobin, FMC to Ballon timO, NT-proBNP, NRL among thO high NT-proBNP/high NLR group and thO othOr thrOO groups(F =40.684,65.429,398.62,41.330,217.218,331.5,393.02,all P <0.05). ROC analysis indicatOd thO optimal cut-off point of NT-proBNP, NLR for prOdicting MACCE wOrO 1 600 ng/L(thO arOa undOr thO ROC curvO 0.779,sOnsitivity 81.4% ,spOcificity 83.5% ) and 6.5(thO arOa undOr thO ROC curvO 0.742, sOnsitivity 78.6% ,spOcificity 80.8% ),rOspOctivOly.ThO patiOnts in thO high NT-proBNP(>1 600ng/L) and high NLR(>6.5) group had significantly highOr risk of cardiovascular dOath(23.5% ),hOart failurO(47.1% ),rOcurrOnt MI(17.6% ),and cOrObral strokO(11.7% ),but no significantly incrOasO in thO risk of non-plan rOpOat rOvascular-ization, stOnt thrombosis.ThO survival ratO in high NT -proBNP and high NLR group(76.5% ) was significantly lowOr than thO othOr thrOO groups(98.1% ,97.9% ,95.0% ,χ2 =20.626,P<0.05).MultivariatO analysis of COX proportional hazards modOl showOd that TC, LDL - C, blood glucosO, glycosylatOd hOmoglobin, thO onsOt timO, NT-proBNP, NRL could bO usOd as thO prognostic factors for cardiac and cOrObrovascular OvOnts. ThO prOdictivO powOr of NT-proBNP combinOd with NLR was highOr than OithOr NT-proBNP or NLR alonO.Conclusion IncrOasOd lOvOls of NT -proBNP and NLR at admission could prOdict cardiovascular dOath, hOart failurO, rOcurrOnt MI and cOrObral strokO in patiOnts with STEMI aftOr primary PCI. ThO prognostic capability of intOrgratOd application of NT-proBNP and NLR is bOttOr than OithOr NT-proBNP or NLR alonO.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical implementation value of bedside ultrasound monitoring of gastric residual volume in the guidance of enteral nutrition (EN) in severe patients with mechanical ventilation. Methods One hundred and forty-three patients undergoing nasal feeding EN and mechanical ventilation ≥ 72 hours in the Department of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Jinhua People's Hospital from May 2017 to August 2018 were enrolled, and they were randomly divided into two groups: a traditional control group (71 cases) and an ultrasound monitoring group (72 cases). The traditional control group applied 50 mL syringe to withdraw gastric juice from gastric tube, once every 4 hours, and then the EN protocol based on the gastric residual volume was adjusted; the ultrasound monitoring group used bedside ultrasound to monitor the gastric residual volume once every 4 hours, and then the EN protocol was adjusted accordingly. The changes of EN tolerance indexes e.g. abdominal distension, reflux vomiting, diarrhea, bowel sound hyperactivity or disappearance, intra-abdominal pressure, etc, the changes of incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), mechanical ventilation time and ICU hospitalization time in these two groups were observed. Results The incidences of abdominal distension, reflux vomiting, diarrhea, intestinal hyperactivity or disappearance of bowel sounds were significantly lower in the ultrasound monitoring group than those in the traditional control group [abdominal distension: 23.6% (17/72) vs. 28.2% (20/71), reflux vomiting: 18.1% (13/72) vs. 22.5% (16/71), diarrhea: 13.9% (10/72) vs. 14.1% (10/71), bowel sounds hyperactivity or disappearance: 9.7% (7/72) vs. 11.3% (8/71), all P < 0.05], the intra-abdominal pressure was obviously lower in the ultrasound monitoring group than that in the traditional control group [mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 8.9±5.6 vs. 9.6±6.1, P < 0.05], and the incidence of VAP was significantly lower in the ultrasound monitoring group than that in the traditional control group [19.7% (14/72) vs. 23.9% (17/71), P < 0.05], the mechanical ventilation time and ICU hospitalization time were also significantly shorter in the ultrasound monitoring group than those in the traditional control group [mechanical ventilation time (days): 10.1±3.1 vs. 12.2±3.4, ICU hospitalization time (days): 16.8±4.2 vs. 20.6±4.8, all P < 0.05]. Conclusion The bedside ultrasound monitoring gastric residual volume can improve EN tolerance, reduce VAP incidence, and shorten the mechanical ventilation time and ICU hospitalization time in patients with mechanical ventilation.
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Objective To investigate the differences of CT features for different subtypes of pulmonary neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs).Methods CT imaging data of 41 patients with PNETs and 5 patients of lung cancer with neuroendocrine differentiation confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively,and the differences in CT features among pathological subtypes were explored. Results Among the pathological subtypes of 41 PNETs,the statistical differences in the CT features including vascular invasion,the metastatic lymphadenopathy in the hilus and mediastinum were found(P<0.05).However,no differences were found in other imaging findings (lesion location,spiculation,bronchial invasion,atelectasis and obstructive pneumonia,and pleural effusion or thickening)among the subtypes (P>0.05).Among those subtypes PNETs and lung cancer with neuroendocrine differentiation,the differences in tumor size,vascular invasion,and metastatic lymphadenopathy in the hilus and mediastinum were also found (P<0.05).However,no differences were found in other imaging findings (P>0.05).In addition,there were differences in tumor size among different enhancement types and different metastastic presences in the lung or outside of the chest (P<0.05).Conclusion CT shows certain differences among the different subtypes of PNETs,which may be helpful for the differential diagnosis but not specific.
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Objective To investigate the application value of pH sensitive manganese-loaded caramelized carbonaceous nanospheres (Mn-CNS) in the synchronous MRI and photothermal therapy for breast cancer. Methods Anhydrous glucose was used as carbon source to prepare caramelized carbonaceous nanospheres(CNS).Mn2 +was absorbed and bonded to its surface to obtain the Mn-CNS.The MR signal values of aqueous solutions of Mn-CNS under different pH(pH=7.4,6.0,5.0)with different Mn2+concentrations(0,0.14,0.28,0.57,1.14 and 2.28 mmol/L)were measured to obtain the relaxation rate.The cell counting kit-8(CCK-8)assay was used to determine the effect of Mn-CNS on the viability of 4T1 cells. Pathological examination was used to evaluate the systemic toxicity. Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to analyze Mn uptake by different cell lines (human breast cancer cells MCF-7, human normal mammary epithelial cells MCF-10A and human macrophages cells). The 4T1 tumor-bearing BALB/c mice were divided randomly into four groups (6 mice per group): (1) normal saline (intratumoral injection)plus near infrared laser(NIR);(2)normal saline(intravenous injection)plus NIR;(3) Mn-CNS(intratumoral injection)plus NIR;(4)Mn-CNS(intravenous injection)plus NIR.After intratumoral injection for 30 min and intravenous injection for 12 h,the tumors were continuously irradiated with 808 nm laser for 10 min,the temperature changes and relative tumor volume were recorded.The MRI was obtained at different time point(pre-injection and post-injection at 15 min,30 min,1 h,4 h,8 h,12 h,24 h,48 h,4 d, respectively)with the dose of Mn-CNS(4 mg Mn/kg)by intravenous injection.The changes of Mn2+content before and after Mn-CNS incubation and the tumor volume differences among each group were compared by t test.Results The values of r1were 0.18 L·mmol-1·s-1(pH 5.0),3.48 L·mmol-1·s-1(pH 6.0)and 5.42 L· mmol- 1·s- 1(pH 7.4), respectively. The cells viability of 4T1 were all above 90 % when the cells were incubated with Mn-CNS at different concentrations (25, 50, 100 and 200 μg/ml). MCF-7 and human macrophages cells were ingested Mn2+.The Mn2+amount before and after uptake were significant difference(P<0.05).The MCF-10A had a slight uptake of Mn2+which was not statistically significant(P>0.05).After 10 minutes of the laser exposure (2 w/cm2), the change of temperature with tumor among different groups were shown as follow:Mn-CNS(intratumoral injection)>Mn-CNS(intravenous injection)>normal saline(intravenous injection)>normal saline (intratumoral injection). After photothermal therapy, the relative tumor volumes of Mn-CNS (intratumoral injection)and normal saline(intratumoral injection)were statistically different(t=-2.724,P<0.05). Meanwhile,the relative tumor volumes also showsd significant difference among Mn-CNS(intravenous injection) and normal saline (inject intravenous injection) groups (t=-5.193,P<0.05). After intravenous injection of Mn-CNS in 4T1 tumor-bearing mice, the signal intensity of T1gradually increased and reached the peak of enhancement at 4 h after which the signal intensity remained stable and decreased slightly at 12 h,then gradually decreased to normal. The T1signal intensity of kidney was consistent with that of the tumor and higher. Meanwhile, the degree of liver tissue enhancement was the lowest. Conclusions Mn-CNS is highly biocompatible and self-degradable,it can targeted MRI and achieve precise photothermal therapy simultaneously, which is of great value in the integrated diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
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Objective To observe the value of speckle-tracking imaging (STI) in evaluation on degree of coronary artery stenosis in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).Methods Totally 74 CAD patients,including 59 with coronary artery stenosis (coronary artery stenosis group) and 15 without coronary artery stenosis (no coronary artery stenosis group) underwent STI and echocardiography.Based on Gensini scores,the patients in coronary artery stenosis group were further divided into mild,moderate and severe subgroups.The average global longitudinal strain (GLS-Avg),basement global longitudinal strain (GLS-Bas),middle global longitudinal strain (GLS-Mid) and apical global longitudinal strain (GLS-AP) value were measured and compared.Results GLS-Avg,GLS-Bas,GLS-Mid and GLS-AP value in coronary artery stenosis group were lower than those in no coronary artery stenosis group (all P ＜ 0.001).In coronary artery stenosis group,with the increase of stenosis severity,GLS-Avg,GLS-Bas,GLS-Mid and GLS-AP value decreased,and statistical differences were found between each two subgroups (all P＜0.05).In coronary artery stenosis group,there were positive correlations between GLS-Avg,GLS-Bas,GLS-Mid,GLS-AP value and Gensini scores (r=0.861,0.847,0.819 and 0.778,all P＜ 0.05).Conclusion GLS value of STI can reflect the severity of coronary artery stenosis in CAD patients.
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Objective To explore the clinical significance of abnormal fetal genitalia detected by routine prenatal ultrasound. Methods In Peking University Third Hospital from January 2014 to January 2016, the ultrasonic diagnosis and sonographic features in 14 suspected cases of abnormal fetal genitalia were analyzed retrospectively and compared with postpartum morphological and pathological characteristics. Results The fetal ultrasound findings and clinical outcomes in 14 cases were: (1) There were 4 cases of partial penoscrotal transposition (28.6%, 4/14), in which all fetus hadshort penis and hypospadias. In 2 termination cases, unilateral hydronephrosis and anal atresia was found in one case, while ventricular septal defect was found in the other case. In 2 term-birth cases, there was one case of recessive spina bifida. In the 4 cases, prenatal ultrasonographic manifestation showed that the short penis was located between the division of the scrotum, named as ″tulip sign″. (2) There were 2 cases (14.3%, 2/14) of complete penoscrotal transposition, in which all the pregnancies were terminated. On prenatal ultrasound of external genitalia, the location of the penis and scrotum was reversed. In one case, anal atresia and small eye malformation were found. In one case, the tetralogy of Fallot, duodenal atresia and anal atresia were found. (3) There were 4 cases of the micropenis (28.6%, 4/14). On prenatal ultrasound, the penis was difficult to demonstrated and was shown merely as an echoic dot. Among 2 cases of FGR, one infant dies for unexplained reasons after birth, and one infant has hypospadias after birth. The pregnancy was terminated in two cases of 18-trisomia and microdeletion in chromosome 9. (4) There were 2 cases of penis absence (14.3%, 2/14), in which all pregnancies were terminated. The sonographic manifestations show the absence of penis and bladder eversion. (5) In 2 cases, sex couldn`t be identified (14.3%, 2/14). In one case, the 46 xy infant showed a female external genitalia appearance after birth. In one case, the clitorism and congenital adrenal cortical hyperplasia were found in a 46 xx infant after birth. Conclusions Prenatal ultrasonography is effective and feasible in detecting genitalia abnormalities, especially for penis scrotal transposition and penis absence. When the fetal gender cannot be identified on ultrasound, chromosome examination is warranted. For indeterminable cases, ultrasound follow-up in 2nd and 3rd trimester is necessary.
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Purpose To establish normative reference ranges of fetal azygos vein between gestation 20.0 and 40.0 weeks and analyze the possible correlation between azygos vein diameter and gestational age.Materials and Methods Retrospectively analyzed the data which collected from pregnant women with singleton pregnancies,1375 fetuses with normal outcome were included.The gestation was from 20.0 weeks to 40.0 weeks.The research objects were divided into 5 groups according to their gestational age and were examined standardized.The fetal normal reference value of azygos vein and its correlation with gestational ages were analyzed.Results The normal reference value of the fetal azygos vein diameter was established.We found that a significant increase linear between the diameter of fetal azygos vein and the gestation age.There was no obvious correlation with sex.The ratio of azygos vein and descending aorta inner diameter was about 0.36.There was on obvious changes in different gestational ages.Conclusions Fetal echocardiography technology can accurately assess fetal cardiac structure,the establishment normal reference value of azygos vein diameter could provide guidance for fetal echocardiography examination.
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Objective To analyze the ultrasonic features of gynecological emergency and severe cases.Methods To analyze 431 cases in clinical,ultrasonic images and examination data of gynecological emergency and severe patients in Peking University Third Hospital from September 2014 to September 2015,and to study clinical pathological and ultrasonic imaging examination.Results In 431 severe cases of gynecologic emergency,the clinical symptom were shown as acute abdominal pain or and vaginal bleeding.They were divided into seven types by clinical examination,operation or conservative treatment under dynamic observation.There were 137 cases of fracture disease,accounting for 31.8％,with corpus luteum rupture in 67 cases,ectopic pregnancy burst in 59 cases and tumor rupture in 11 cases.There were 114 cases of pelvic inflammatory disease,accounting for 26.5％,with hemorrhagic disease of department of gynaecology in 67 cases (15.5％),dysfunctional uterine bleeding in 39 cases,cervical cancer in 11 cases,submucosal myoma in 7 cases,endometrial carcinoma in 6 cases,carcinosarcoma in 4 cases.There were 58 cases of early pregnancy related diseases,accounting for 13.5％.Among them,32 cases were incomplete abortion,and 21 cases were inevitable abortion and 5 cases were hydatidiform mole.Forty-six cases were torsion of pedicle (10.6％).Five cases were genital tract malformation,accounting for 1.2％,with vaginal septum obliquumevery 4 cases and cervical atresia in one case.There were damages after the operation in 4 cases (0.9％),uterus perforation in 2 cases,abdominal wall hematoma in 1 case after cesarean section,and false aneurysm in 1 case after cesarean section.In the 431 cases,there was emergency surgery oroperation after symptomatic treatment in 329 cases,interventional treatment in one case and non-operative treatment in 101 cases.Conclusions There are corresponding typical ultrasonographic characteristics in different diseases of emergency and severe gynaecologic cases,combined with clinical symptoms and medical history.The right diagnosis can be made.Therefore,there are important clinical values of ultrasound in the treatment of emergency and severe gynecologic cases.
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Objective To analyze the factors related to the fetal death and to find the effective interventions. Methods 84 women with fetal death were recruited.Clinical data were collected and analyzed based on the retro-spective method.Results Among the 84 women,21 women with pregnancy complications,2 women delivered fetal macrosomia,2 women with oligohydramnios,4 women with polyhydramnios,50 women with abnormal umbilical cord, 1 woman with fetal growth restriction,1 woman with racket -shaped placenta,2 women with unknown causes,and 1 woman with placental calcification.Conclusion The main cause of fetal death was pregnancy complications and umbilical cord abnormalities.The early diagnosis,promptly correct,and timely termination of pregnancy will be the effective interventions to prevent the development of the fetal death.
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Objective To explore the effect of hip bath with traditional Chinese medicine on haemorrhoids. Methods One hundred patients with haemorrhoids were divided into control group and observation group according to the admission order with 50 patients in each group. The control group received traditional therapy,besides,the experiment group also received the therapy of hip bath with traditional medicine for 2 courses. Result The effect after the treatment in the observation group was better than the control group with statistic significance (P<0.05). Conclusions The hip bath with traditional Chinese medicine in treating haemorrhoids can not only reduce pain and achieve good efficacy. It is simple, effective and thus worth clinical application.