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Objective:To explore the application effect of symptom-guided mind mapping combined with case analysis in the emergency nursing teaching of practice nursing students in the department of cardiology.Methods:A total of 60 nurses who had internship in the Department of Cardiology in The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from August 2019 to April 2020 were included in the study, and they were averagely divided into control group and study group based on the admission sequence. The control group used traditional teaching, and the study group used symptom-guided mind mapping combined with case analysis. After 3 months of internship, the teaching effect of the two groups of intern nurses was evaluated through the cardiology emergency nursing assessment. A questionnaire survey was used to compare the evaluation of the two groups of intern nurses on their own professional ability. SPSS 22.0 was used for t test and chi-square test. Results:The practice nurses in the study group had higher scores of cardiology emergency nursing skills, comprehensive emergency response capabilities, disease assessment and observation capabilities, and total scores than those of the control group, with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). The recognition rate of self-professional ability such as ability to combine theory with practice (96.67% vs. 70.00%), ability to discover and deal with problems (86.67% vs. 56.67%), comprehensive emergency response ability (83.33% vs. 46.67%), teamwork ability (93.33% vs. 73.33%) and condition assessment and observation ability (90.00% vs. 53.33%) of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The symptom-guided mind mapping combined with case analysis has a significant effect on the emergency nursing teaching of cardiology practice nursing students, and can effectively improve the teaching effect and self-professional recognition rate of the practice nurses.
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Objective:To explore the effects of concept map combined with team-based learning (TBL) teaching method on the examination results, critical thinking ability and teaching satisfaction of nursing interns.Methods:A total of 67 nursing interns in Guangyuan Central Hospital from March to October 2019 were selected and randomly divided into study group and control group. TBL teaching method was used in the control group, and concept map combined with TBL teaching method was used in the study group. The assessment results, critical thinking ability and teaching satisfaction of the two groups were compared. SPSS 22.0 was used for chi-square test and t test. Results:The theoretical knowledge and final examination scores of the study group were higher than those of the control group ( P<0.05); after teaching, the scores of curiosity, truth seeking, systematic ability and self-confidence and total scores of the study group were higher than those before teaching and those of the control group ( P<0.05); the satisfaction scores on having great value to clinical practice, improving learning initiative, helping to understand teaching content, cultivating cooperative learning ability and stimulating learning competitiveness in the study group were higher than those in the control group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Concept map combined with TBL teaching method is beneficial for nursing interns to master learning knowledge, improve critical thinking ability and increase teaching satisfaction.
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GB7 acetate is a galbulimima alkaloid obtained from Galbulimima belgraveana.However,information regarding its structure,biological activities,and related mechanisms is not entirely available.A series of spectroscopic analyses,structural degradation,interconversion,and crystallography were performed to identify the structure of GB7 acetate.The MTT assay was applied to measure cell proliferation on human colorectal cancer HCT 116 cells.The expressions of the related proteins were measured by Western blotting.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM),acridine orange(AO)and monodansylcadaverine(MDC)staining were used to detect the presence of autophagic vesicles and autolysosomes.A transwell assay was performed to demonstrate metastatic capabilities.Oxygen consumption rate(OCR)and extracellular acidification rate(ECAR)assays were performed to determine the mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation(OXPHOS)and glycolysis activity of HCT 116 cells.The data showed that GB7 acetate suppressed the proliferation and colony-forming ability of HCT 116 cells.Pretreatment with GB7 acetate significantly induced the formation of autophagic vesicles and autolysosomes.GB7 acetate upregulated the expressions of LC3 and Thr172 phosphorylated adenosine 5'-monophosphate(AMP)-activated pro-tein kinase α(p-AMPKα),which are key elements of autophagy.In addition,GB7 acetate suppressed the metastatic capabilities of HCT 116 cells.Additionally,the production of matrix metallo-proteinase-2(MMP-2)and MMP-9 was reduced,whereas the expression of E-cadherin(E-cad)was upregulated.Furthermore,GB7 acetate significantly reduced mitochondrial OXPHOS and glycolysis.In conclusion,the structure of the novel Galbulimima alkaloid GB7 acetate was identified.GB7 acetate was shown to have anti-proliferative,pro-autophagic,anti-metastatic,and anti-metabolite capabilities in HCT 116 cells.This study might provide new insights into cancer treatment efficacy and cancer chemoprevention.
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OBJECTIVES@#To investigate the preadmission follow-up condition of neonates hospitalized due to severe hyperbilirubinemia after discharge from the department of obstetrics and the influencing factors for follow-up compliance.@*METHODS@#A multicenter retrospective case-control study was performed for the cases from the multicenter clinical database of 12 units in the Quality Improvement Clinical Research Cooperative Group of Neonatal Severe Hyperbilirubinemia in Jiangsu Province of China from January 2019 to April 2021. According to whether the follow-up of neonatal jaundice was conducted on time after discharge from the department of obstetrics, the neonates were divided into two groups: good follow-up compliance and poor follow-up compliance. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify the influencing factors for follow-up compliance of the neonates before admission.@*RESULTS@#A total of 545 neonates with severe hyperbilirubinemia were included in the study, with 156 neonates (28.6%) in the good follow-up compliance group and 389 (71.4%) in the poor follow-up compliance group. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that low gestational age at birth, ≥10% reduction in body weight on admission compared with birth weight, history of phototherapy of siblings, history of exchange transfusion of siblings, Rh(-) blood type of the mother, a higher educational level of the mother, the use of WeChat official account by medical staff to remind of follow-up before discharge from the department of obstetrics, and the method of telephone notification to remind of follow-up after discharge were associated with the increase in follow-up compliance (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#Poor follow-up compliance is observed for the neonates with severe hyperbilirubinemia after discharge from the department of obstetrics, which suggests that it is necessary to further strengthen the education of jaundice to parents before discharge and improve the awareness of jaundice follow-up. It is recommended to remind parents to follow up on time by phone or WeChat official account.
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Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Pregnancy , Case-Control Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Hyperbilirubinemia, Neonatal/therapy , Obstetrics , Patient Discharge , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES@#To investigate the changes in the rate and volume of mother's own milk (MOM) feeding for very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) hospitalized during the prevention and control of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.@*METHODS@#A retrospective analysis was performed on the medical data of the VLBWIs with a gestational age of <32 weeks who were born and admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Nanjing Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2019 to December 2020. The changes in the rate and volume of MOM feeding for VLBWIs during hospitalization were examined.@*RESULTS@#A total of 301 VLBWIs were enrolled. According to the timing of COVID-19 outbreak, these infants were divided into a pre-CIVID-19 group with 205 VLBWIs and a post-COVID-19 group with 96 VLBWIs. Compared with the pre-CIVID-19 group, the post-COVID-19 group had a significantly lower rate of MOM feeding within 28 days after birth and during hospitalization (P<0.05), a significantly lower volume of MOM feeding within 0-7 days, 0-14 days, and 0-28 days after birth (P<0.05), and significantly higher incidence rates of moderate-to-severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia and feeding intolerance (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSIONS@#The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on MOM feeding for VLBWIs, and there are significant reductions in the rate and volume of MOM feeding for VLBWIs within 28 days after birth, as well as a significant reduction in the rate of MOM feeding during hospitalization.
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Child , Female , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Breast Feeding , COVID-19 , Infant, Very Low Birth Weight , Pandemics , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate the real-world efficacy and safety of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) tablets in the treatment of Chinese patients with chronic HCV infection. Methods: An open-label, single-center, prospective clinical study was conducted in a county in northern China. A total of 299 cases were enrolled. Of these, 161 cases with chronic hepatitis C and 73 cases with compensated cirrhosis received SOF/VEL for 12 weeks. 65 cases with decompensated cirrhosis received SOF/VEL combined with ribavirin for 12 weeks (22 cases) or SOF/VEL for 24 weeks (43 cases). Virological indicators, liver and renal function indexes, and liver stiffness measurement were detected at baseline, the fourth week of treatment, the end of treatment, and the 12-weeks of follow-up. Adverse reactions and laboratory abnormalities were observed during the course of treatment . The primary endpoint was undetectable rate of HCV RNA (SVR12) at 12 weeks of follow-up with the use of modified intention-to-treat (mITT) approach. Measurement data between two groups were compared using t-test. One Way ANOVA was used for comparison between multiple groups. Enumeration data were analyzed by chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Results: 291 cases had completed treatment. HCV RNA was undetectable after 12 weeks of follow-up, and the SVR12 rate was 97.3% (95% confidence interval: 95.4%-99.3%). Among them, 97.4% of genotype 1b, 96.4% of genotype 2a, and 100% of those with undetected genotype achieved SVR12. The SVR12 rates in patients with chronic hepatitis C, compensated and decompensated liver cirrhosis were 98.1%, 98.6% and 93.8%, respectively. An improvement in alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase and other liver biochemical indicators accompanied with virological clearance and reduced liver stiffness measurement was observed in patients with compensated cirrhosis, with statistically significant difference. There was no significant abnormality in renal function before and after treatment. The most common adverse reactions were fatigue, headache, epigastric discomfort and mild diarrhea. The overall adverse reactions were mild. One patient died of decompensated liver cirrhosis combined with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which was unrelated to antiviral treatment. Four patients discontinued treatment prematurely due to adverse events. Relapse was occurred in four cases, and drug-resistance related mutations were detected in three cases. Conclusion: Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir tablets in Chinese HCV-infected patients with different genotypes, different clinical stages or previously treated with pegylated interferon combined with ribavirin resulted in higher SVR12, indicating that the treatment safety profile is good.
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Humans , Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use , Carbamates , Drug Therapy, Combination , Genotype , Hepacivirus/genetics , Hepatitis C/drug therapy , Hepatitis C, Chronic/drug therapy , Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings , Liver Cirrhosis/complications , Prospective Studies , RNA , Ribavirin/therapeutic use , Sofosbuvir/adverse effects , Sustained Virologic Response , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Objective: To understand the distribution and characteristics of suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning reported online by Jiangsu Province, and to track the final diagnosis of suspected cases. Methods: The suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning cases in Jiangsu Province reported online from 2014 to 2018 were collected as the survey objects. Based on the reporting of the Occupational Disease Report Card from January 1, 2014 to November 5, 2019, the distribution characteristics and reporting institutions of suspected cases and final confirmed cases were analyzed. Results: From 2014 to 2018, 312 cases of suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning were reported online in Jiangsu Province. There were significant differences in the number of online reported cases of occupational chronic lead poisoning, online reported cases of suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning and confirmed cases of suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning in different years (P<0.05) , especially in 2015. Among the suspected occupational lead poisoning cases reported online, 236 cases (75.6%) were male, mainly distributed in the manufacturing industry, and 246 cases (79.1%) were operators. All the suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning cases reported online were concentrated in private enterprises, 229 cases (73.4%) in small and medium-sized enterprises. The top three cities were Suqian with 111 cases (35.6%) , Yangzhou with 79 cases (25.3%) and Huai'an with 50 cases (16.0%) . From 2014 to 2018, 19 suspected cases of occupational chronic lead poisoning were finally confirmed in Jiangsu Province, with a diagnosis rate of 6.1%. Conclusion: The majority of suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning cases reported online in Jiangsu Province are men, manufacturing and small and medium-sized enterprises, and the final diagnosis rate of suspected occupational chronic lead poisoning cases reported online is low.
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Female , Humans , Male , China/epidemiology , Cities , Lead , Lead Poisoning/epidemiology , Manufacturing Industry , Occupational Diseases/epidemiologyABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the clinicopathologic and molecular genetic characteristics, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of histiocyte-rich rhabdomyoblastic tumor (HRRMT). Methods: The clinical data of two cases of HRRMT diagnosed in Fujian Provincial Hospital and Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated People's Hospital from 2020 to 2021 were collected. Histopathology and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining were used to assess morphological changes; the genetic changes were analyzed with next-generation sequencing. The relevant literature was reviewed. Results: Both cases showed well-defined solid nodules and soft masses. Microscopically, the tumors had a fibrous pseudocapsule with lymphocytic aggregation, and locally invaded the surrounding skeletal muscle tissue, and the tumor cells were fusiform to epithelioid with an intensive foamy histiocytic infiltrate. No necrosis or mitosis was observed. Immunophenotyping showed the tumor cells were positive for desmin, either one or both skeletal muscle markers (myogenin or MyoD1), and negative for h-caldesmon, ALK and SMA. The Ki-67 index was<5%. Using next-generation sequencing, one case was found to harbour KRAS (G12D) and MSH3 (Q470*) mutations. Conclusions: HRRMT is a newly described skeletal muscle tumor with uncertain malignant potential. Its diagnosis and differential diagnosis depend on morphologic and IHC staining. No specific molecular genetics changes have been identified so far.
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Humans , Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis , Diagnosis, Differential , Histiocytes/pathology , Molecular Biology , Muscle Neoplasms/pathology , PrognosisABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the clinicopathological features and differential diagnosis of NTRK3 gene rearrangement thyroid papillary carcinoma (PTC). Methods: The PTC cases without BRAF V600E mutation were collected at Fujian Provincial Hospital South Branch from January 2015 to January 2020. The cases of NTRK3 gene rearrangement PTC were examined using immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The clinical data, histopathological characteristics, immunohistochemical features and molecular pathological changes were retrospectively analyzed. Data from the TCGA PTC dataset and the literature were also studied. Results: A total of 3 PTC cases harboring NTRK3 gene rearrangement were confirmed. All the patients were female, aged from 26,49,34 years. Histologically, two of them demonstrated a multinodular growth pattern. Only one case showed prominent follicular growth pattern; the other two tumors showed a mixture of follicular, papillary and solid growth patterns. All tumors showed a typical PTC nuclear manifestation, with some nuclear pleomorphism, vacuolated foci and oncocytic features. The characteristic formation of glomeruloid follicular foci was present in two cases which also showed psammoma bodies, and tumoral capsular or angiolymphatic invasion. The background thyroid parenchyma showed chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. Mitotic rates were low, and no cases had any tumor necrosis. The pan-TRK and TTF1 testing was both positive in 3 cases, while S-100 and mammaglobin were both negative in them. FISH studies confirmed the NTRK3 gene rearrangement in all 3 cases. Studies on the TCGA datasets and literature revealed similar findings. Conclusions: NTRK3 gene rearrangement PTC is rare. It may be easily misdiagnosed due to the lack of histological and clinicopathological characteristics. Molecular studies such as pan-TRK immunostaining, FISH and even next-generation sequencing are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Immunohistochemistry of pan-TRK performed in the PTC cases without BRAF V600E mutation can be used as a good rapid-screening tool. With the emergence of pan-cancer tyrosine receptor kinase inhibitors, proper diagnosis of these tumors can help determine appropriate treatments and improve their outcomes.
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Female , Humans , Biomarkers, Tumor , Gene Rearrangement , In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence , Mutation , Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/genetics , Receptor, trkC , Retrospective Studies , Thyroid Cancer, Papillary/genetics , Thyroid Neoplasms/geneticsABSTRACT
Objective: To investigate the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACE) and substance use behaviors among lesbians to provide a scientific basis for high-risk population identification and formulation of targeted intervention measures. Methods: Lesbians who participated in routine AIDS voluntary counseling, testing services, activities, and peer recommendations were recruited from July to December 2018, with the help of LesPark in Beijing. Convenient sampling method was used. Demographic characteristics, ACE, and substance use behaviors of subjects were investigated using an online platform powered by www.wjx.cn. Subsequently, the associations between ACE and adulthood substance use behaviors were evaluated using the logistic regression model. The SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results: A total of 294 lesbians were recruited in the study, 81.3% (239/294) of them were lesbians, and 18.7% (55/294) were bisexuals. Besides, 55.8% (164/294) of subjects reported they had had ACE, with proportions of lesbians experiencing abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction as 33.3% (98/294), 24.5% (72/294), and 32.7% (96/294), respectively. 55.1% (162/294) of the lesbians reported they had smoked in the past 30 days, 11.2% (33/294) reported having drug-use behavior in the past three months, and 22.8% (67/294) claimed drinking alcohol weekly. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that lesbians with ACE were at high risks to smoke (OR=1.87, 95%CI: 1.13-3.08), drink (OR=2.13, 95%CI: 1.18-3.84), and use drugs (OR=3.33, 95%CI: 1.29-8.61) in adulthood. Moreover, lesbians with childhood family dysfunction were at higher risk of smoking cigarettes (OR=2.60, 95%CI: 1.46-4.62) and drinking alcohol (OR=2.65, 95%CI: 1.44-4.87). At the same time, those with abuse experience were at higher risk of drug use (OR=3.17, 95%CI: 1.26-7.96). Conclusions: Substance use behaviors, including cigarette smoking, drinking alcohol, and drugs use, were common among lesbians. Positive associations were found between ACE and adulthood substance use behaviors.
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Adult , Child , Female , Humans , Adverse Childhood Experiences , Child Abuse/psychology , Risk Factors , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Substance-Related Disorders/psychologyABSTRACT
Objective: To analyze the migration of the HIV/AIDS cases and related factors in Liangshan Yi autonomous prefecture (Liangshan). Methods: According to HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Response Information Management System of China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 28 772 HIV/AIDS cases who had follow-up records in Liangshan in 2020 were included in the survey. The migration of the HIV/AIDS cases was described and the related factors were analyzed using multiple logistic regression models, and the migration destinations of the HIV/AIDS cases were mapped. Results: Among the 28 772 HIV/AIDS cases, 20.89% (6 010/28 772) had migration in 2020. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that among the HIV/AIDS cases, the migration related factors included being aged 15-24 years (compared with being aged 0-14 years, OR=2.74, 95%CI:2.04-3.69) and ethnic group (compared with Han ethnic group, OR=2.44, 95%CI:2.19-2.72), having education level of junior high school (compared with having education level of primary school or below, OR=1.25, 95%CI:1.14-1.38), being unmarried (compared with being married, OR=1.29, 95%CI:1.20-1.39), being engaged in business services (compared with being engaged in farming, OR=1.96, 95%CI:1.31-2.92), receiving antiviral treatment <1 year (compared with receiving antiviral treatment >3 years, OR=1.42, 95%CI:1.26-1.61), having recent CD4+T lymphocytes (CD4) counts >500 cells/μl (compared with having recent CD4 counts <200 cells/μl, OR=1.15, 95%CI:1.03-1.29). The geographical distribution maps showed that among all cities in Sichuan, Xichang (13.26%, 797/6 010) and Chengdu (10.12%,608/6 010) were the main migration destinations of the HIV/AIDS cases, and the provinces outside Sichuan where the HIV/AIDS cases would like to migrate to were mainly Guangdong (18.19%, 1 093/6 010) and Zhejiang provinces (7.67%, 461/6 010) in 2020. The HIV/AIDS cases who migrated where Liangshan, within Sichuan province, and to other provinces accounted for 27.67% (1 663/6 010), 15.34% (922/6 010) and 56.99% (3 425/6 010), respectively. Conclusions: More attention should be paid to the mobility characteristics and the classification management of HIV/AIDS cases according to their characteristics in Liangshan. Timely access to information on changes in the place of work and residence of HIV/AIDS cases should be warranted when they have migration. Good referrals and management for mobility of HIV/AIDS cases in different places should be made to reduce loss to follow-up and improving interventions.
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Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child, Preschool , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Young Adult , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/epidemiology , China/epidemiology , Ethnicity , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Logistic Models , MarriageABSTRACT
Objective:An assessment of domestic and foreign literatures regarding the medical expenses of kidney hypothermic machine perfusion(HMP)versus cold storage(CS)to provide guidance for clinical decision-making.Methods:Relevant literatures were retrieved from PubMed, CENTRAL(Cochrane Library), Web of Science, EMBASE, CNKI, Wanfang, etc.The literatures and according data were finally enrolled based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.The results were reported descriptively.Results:A total of 10 literatures reporting the costs of HMP and CS were included.The results show that HMP can reduce the cost of first hospitalization compared with CS in expanded criteria donor.HMP may also reduce long-term costs compared to CS.The lower cost may be associated with the lower incidence of delayed graft function(DGF).Conclusions:HMP may bring medical and economic benefits to patients.The cost advantage of HMP over CS may be related to the improved quality of donor kidney and a lower incidence of DGF.
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Objective:To explore the alteration of structural network, cognitive scores in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis, as well as the relationship between cognitive impairment and changes of structural networks in patients with NMDAR encephalitis.Methods:This study was a retrospective study. A total of 39 patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis were recruited as the autoimmune encephalitis group (AE group) from the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University between September 2012 to December 2019, and 32 healthy volunteers with normal results of routine head MR examinations and no history of central nervous system diseases were recruited as the health control group (HC group). There were 16 males and 23 females, aged from 13 to 66 (34±15) years, with duration of disease from 11 to 110 (31±20) days in AE group, and there were 16 males and 23 females, aged from 13 to 66 (34±15) years in HC group. All subjects underwent diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) scan and cognitive function evaluation. The brain structural networks of two groups were constructed by deterministic fiber tracking techniques, and the differences of global topological properties [clustering coefficient (C p), shortest path length (L p), local efficiency (E loc), global efficiency (E glob), normalized C p (γ), normalized L p (λ), small-worldness (σ)] and local topological properties between two groups were analyzed by the graph theory approch. The correlations between characteristics of brain structural networks and cognitive function scores were further analyzed. Results:There was no significant difference in age and gender distribution between the AE group and HC group ( P>0.05). The C p [0.005(0.004, 0.007)], γ (1.76±0.13), λ (0.51±0.03) and σ value (1.57±0.13) of AE group were decreased when compared with HC group [the values were 0.007(0.004,0.017), 2.13±0.63, 0.55±0.06 and 1.73±0.36 each] ( Z=-939.00, t=-3.58, t=-4.16, t=-2.58, P<0.05). Compared with HC group, nodal efficiencies in the left middle frontal gyrus (orbital part), left and right supplementary motor areas, left olfactory cortex, left gyrus rectus, bilateral insula, left postcentral gyrus, left paracentral lobule and right heschl gyrus were changed ( P<0.05). There were five identical hub regions which contains the left middle occipital gyrus, bilateral supplementary motor areas and precuneus in both groups. However, in the AE group, three hub regions of the left middle occipital gyrus and bilateral middle temporal gyrus were reduced, and the left precentral gyrus was increased as hub region. The nodal efficiencies of the left supplementary motor areas ( r=0.393, P=0.013), right supplementary motor areas ( r=0.384, P=0.016) and left paracentral lobule ( r=0.356, P=0.026) were positively correlated with the montreal cognitive assessment scores. Conclusion:The white matter is extensively impaired in anti-NMDAR encephalitis patients and the changes of topological properties in several brain regions are correlated with cognitive decline.
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Malunion is a common complication following a calcaneal fracture which was not treated or treated inappropriately.It is a therapeutic target and a great challenge as well to relieve pain, correct deformity and restore the function of the affected foot in clinical treatment of calcaneal malunion. As a result of researches by scholars at home and abroad focusing on the biomechanical mechanisms underlying the symptoms caused by calcaneal malunion, a variety of corrective calcaneal osteotomy has been widely applied in clinical practice to specifically correct the calcaneal deformity and restore normal calcaneal morphology. This review expounds on the techniques, outcomes, indications and complications of corrective calcaneal osteotomies commonly used in clinic.
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Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the main complications in patients with traumatic fractures, and for severe patients, the DVT can even affect arterial blood supply, resulting in insufficient limb blood supply. If the thrombus breaks off, pulmonary embolism may occur, with a high mortality. The treatment and rehabilitation strategies of thrombosis in patients with lower extremity fractures have its particularity. DVT in traumatic fractures patients has attracted extensive attention and been largely studied, and the measures for prevention and treatment of DVT are constantly developing. In recent years, a series of thrombosis prevention and treatment guidelines have been updated at home and abroad, but there are still many doubts about the prevention and treatment of DVT in patients with different traumatic fractures. Accordingly, on the basis of summarizing the latest evidence-based medical evidence at home and abroad and the clinical experience of the majority of experts, the authors summarize the clinical treatment and prevention protocols for DVT in patients with traumatic fractures, and make this consensus on the examination and assessment, treatment, prevention and preventive measures for DVT in patients with different fractures so as to provide a practicable approach suitable for China ′s national conditions and improve the prognosis and the life quality of patients.
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OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of fondaparinux versus low molecular weight heparin(nadroparin,enoxaparin)in the treatment of non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS). METHODS The computer searched PubMed ,Medline,Embase,EBSCO,CNKI,Wanfang medical network ,VIP Chinese Journal Full-text Database and relevant clinical trial registration network for the clinical retrospective cohort study (RCS)of fondaparinux (as trial group)and low molecular weight heparin (natroparin,enoxaparin)(as control group )in the treatment of NSTE-ACS. The retrieval time limit was from the establishment of the database to August 2021. Newcastle Ottawa scale (NOS)was used to evaluate the quality of literature. Outcome indicators included primary efficacy indicators (incidence of acute myocardial infarction and recurrent angina pectoris during hospitalization ),secondary efficacy indicators [revascularization of target vessels during 话:0835-2862024。E-mail:xiexingxing07@163.com hospitalization, prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)],safety indicators (incidence of serious cardiovascular events ,severe bleeding ,slight bleeding and severe puncture site co mplications during hospitalization ),combined endpoint indicators (30 and 180 days combined endpoint). RevMan 5.3 software was used for Meta-analysis of each effect index. RESULTS Finally,17 RCS articles were included,involving 4 946 patients with NSTE-ACS ,including 2 507 in the trial group and 2 439 in the control group.The results of NOS literature quality evaluation showed that there were 8 high-quality studies ,accounting for 47.06% . The results of Meta-analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the incidence of acute myocardial infarction ,recurrent angina pectoris,revascularization of target vessels ,PT and serious cardiovascular events between 2 groups (P>0.05);there was significant difference in the APTT (MD=1.34,95%CI of 0.22-2.45,P<0.05),the incidence of severe bleeding (RR=0.47, 95%CI of 0.30-0.74,P<0.05),the incidence of slight bleeding (RR=0.48,95%CI of 0.32-0.71,P<0.05),the incidence of severe puncture site complications (RR=0.48,95%CI of 0.25-0.95,P<0.05),30 day combined endpoint (RR=0.57,95%CI of 0.46-0.72,P<0.05),180 days combined endpoint (RR=0.73,95%CI of 0.54-0.98,P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Fondaparinux in the treatment of NSTE-ACS in China has the same efficacy as low molecular weight heparin (nadroparin,enoxaparin),and has more obvious advantages in drug safety such as bleeding ,severe puncture site complications.
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The rational medication in pregnant women is a clinical issue that clinicians and pharmacists must take seriously. Most tissues and organs undergo anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy that affect the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in vivo, which ultimately lead to changes in bioavailability. In order to achieve an effective therapeutic concentration, dose adjustment might be required during this period. In the past ten years, the application of modeling and simulation methods in the field of drug development and clinical therapy has continued to expand, for instance, using population pharmacokinetic (PPK) and physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to adjust dosage regimen in special populations. Rigorously designed and validated models will effectively make up for the deficiencies of clinical trials, provide valuable references for the design of clinical research, and even replace part of them. This article will introduce the physiological changes that affect the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug during pregnancy and review the progress in the application of PBPK modeling in pharmacokinetic studies in pregnant women.
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ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Bufei Yishen prescription on airway mucus hypersecretion and Notch signaling pathway related protein Notch3 and enhancer of split homologue 1 (HES1) in rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to explore its action mechanism. MethodForty-eight SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, model group, Bufei Yishen prescription group, and aminophylline (APL) group,with 12 rats in each group. The stable COPD rat model was established via cigarette smoking exposure combined with Klebsiella bacterial infection for 12 weeks, and the corresponding drugs (3.7 g·kg-1·d-1 Bufei Yishen prescription and 54 mg·kg-1·d-1 APL) were administered by gavage during the next eight weeks. After the last administration at week 20, the lung tissue was sampled for observing the pathological changes and the rat lung function was detected. The tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and mucoprotein 5AC (MUC5AC) in bronchial alveolar lavage fluid and the mRNA and protein expression levels of Notch3, HES1, and MUC5AC in lung tissues were assayed. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group exhibited significantly weakened pulmonary function (P<0.05,P<0.01), reduced average number of alveoli (P<0.01), elevated mean linear intercept (P<0.01), and up-regulated TNF-α, IL-6, and MUC5AC in bronchial alveolar lavage fluid and Notch3, HES1, and MUC5AC mRNA and protein expression in lung tissue (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Bufei Yishen prescription and APL remarkably enhanced pulmonary function, alleviated its pathological injury (P<0.05,P<0.01), and down-regulated TNF-α, IL-6, and MUC5AC in bronchial alveolar lavage fluid and the mRNA and protein expression levels of Notch3, HES1, and MUC5AC in lung tissues (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionThe mechanism of Bufei Yishen prescription in inhibiting airway mucus hypersecretion of COPD rats was related to its regulation of Notch3 and HES1.
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ObjectiveTo observe the clinical efficacy of Jiawei Xiaochaihutang combined with microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its influence on tumor microenvironment. MethodA total of 128 patients were randomly divided into control group (64 cases: 2 cases of dropout,2 cases of elimination,and 60 cases of completion) and observation group (64 cases: 3 cases of dropout,2 cases of elimination,and 59 cases of completion). Both groups were given comprehensive treatment after MWA surgery. Patients in control group took Biejiajian Wan orally (3 g/time,3 times/d), and those in observation group took Jiawei Xiaochaihutang (1 dose/d). The treatment lasted for 3 consecutive months. The size of solid tumor before and after treatment was evaluated to record the progression-free survival (PFS). The alpha-fetoprotein-L13 (AFP-L3),des-γ-carboxy prothrombin (DCP),Golgi protein 73 (GP73),tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α),transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β),vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) levels,as well as performance status (PS),liver function and syndrome of liver depression and Qi stagnation scores were also detected before and after treatment. In addition, the incidence of side effects of grade Ⅲ and above was compared. ResultThe total effective rate of solid tumor in observation group was 91.53% (54/59),higher than that (76.67%, 46/60) in control group(χ2=4.895,P<0.05). The PFS in observation group was (7.16±0.95) months, longer than that (6.24±0.89 months) in control group (P<0.01). The effective rate of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome in observation and control groups were 88.14% (52/59)and 70.00% (42/60), respectively (χ2=5.897,P<0.05). The observation group (57.63%,34/59) had higher marked effective rate of TCM syndrome than control group (31.67%,19/60) (χ2=8.116,P<0.01). The AFP-13,DCP,GP73,TNF-α,TGF-β,VEGF and MMP-2 levels and the PS,liver function and syndrome of liver depression and Qi stagnation scores in observation group were lower than those in control group (both P<0.01). The cumulative incidence of side effects of grade Ⅲ and above in observation and control groups was 16.95% and 33.33%, respectively(χ2=4.261,P<0.05). ConclusionConsolidation treatment of HCC after MWA surgery with Jiawei Xiaochaihutang relieved symptoms and side effects,improved PS and liver function,regulated tumor microenvironment,inhibited tumor markers and prolonged survival time. The clinical effect was better than that of Biejia decoction pill, and thus it was worthy of clinical use.
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Anxiety and depression are common comorbidities of coronary heart disease and are considered as independent risk factors in addition to traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Anxiety,depression and other mental abnormalities belong to the category of "depressive syndrome" of traditional Chinese medicine,which can lead to stasis of blood due to the lack of Qi flow. "Blood stasis" involves abnormal blood rheology, vascular endothelial dysfunction, chronic inflammatory response, abnormal lipid metabolism and other comprehensive pathological changes, and is the core pathogenesis of coronary heart disease in traditional Chinese medicine. "Depressive syndrome"can aggravate the development of coronary heart disease by promoting blood stasis in multiple ways. Prescriptions and herbs of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis can have a clinical effect by promoting blood circulation (improving physiological functions) and removing blood stasis (eliminating pathological changes). In clinical practice, strengthening the screening of the mental and psychological status of patients with coronary heart disease and providing early and effective psychological interventions and combined Chinese and Western medicine drug treatment can significantly improve the clinical symptoms and prognosis of patients. This article was the first to put forward the academic view of "stasis caused by depression" for the first time,and discuss the modern biological research progress of "depression" in Chinese medicine that promotes blood stasis and aggravates coronary heart disease,in order to provide a basis for the subsequent development of Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease. The aim is to provide a theoretical basis for the subsequent systematic research on the prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease with emotional abnormalities in Chinese medicine.