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Eosinophils are generally considered to play an important role in parasitic infections and allergic diseases. In recent years,eosinophils have also been found to be involved in the host's immune response to infections caused by bacteria,viruses and fungi. Eosinophils recognize these pathogens through pattern recognition receptors,during this process multiple mechanisms are implicated in host's immune defense against infections. Much progress on the role of eosinophils in respiratory tract infections has been reported in recent years. This review summarizes the regulatory role of eosinophils in respiratory infectious diseases,and the activation process of eosinophils and their direct and indirect interaction with respiratory pathogens,hoping to improve the recognition of the role of eosinophils in the pathogenesis of respiratory infectious diseases,and provide new ideas for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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Objective To analyze the global research status,hotspots,and frontiers of proprotein convertase subtilisin/Kexin type 9(PCSK9)monoclonal antibodies,and to provide a reference for related scientific research and the rational drug use in clinical practice in China.Methods The research literature related to PCSK9 monoclonal antibody included in the Web of Science database was searched for the period from January 2011 to February 2022,and the literature included in the study was visually analyzed by the CiteSpace software.Results A total of 723 articles were included,and the annual number of publica-tions showed an overall upward trend.The top three countries were the United States,France,and the United Kingdom.Sanofi was the organization with the largest number of articles,and the organization with the highest citation of articles was Brigham and Women's Hospital.The hotspots of research mainly included the use of PCSK9 monoclonal antibody in the treatment of patients with hypercholesterolemia,patients who do not tolerate statins,patients with high cardiovascular risk,and the efficacy and safety of PCSK9 monoclonal antibody in lipid-lowering therapy combined statins;The frontiers of research in recent two years is the appli-cation of PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies in patients with acute coronary syndrome and the clinical benefits after reducing the level of lipoprotein(a).Conclusion A large number of studies have confirmed the efficacy and safety of PCSK9 monoclonal anti-bodies in reducing blood lipids,but there is still a lack of research on its economics and application in special populations,which should be the focus of future research.
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AIM: To compare the clinical outcomes of trabeculectomy combined with phacoemulsification intraocular lens implantation with suture-guided penetrating Schlemm canaloplasty combined with phacoemulsification intraocular lens implantation for the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma(POAG).METHODS: A retrospective case-control study was conducted on 53 cases(53 eyes)with advanced-stage POAG and cataract that received surgery at our hospital from June 2021 to June 2022, among which 26 eyes underwent trabeculectomy combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation(group A), and 27 eyes underwent suture-guided penetrating Schlemm canaloplasty combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation(group B). The best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA), intraocular pressure, and the number of intraocular pressure lowering drugs were compared between the two groups. Furthermore, the intraoperative and postoperative complications and success rate of surgery were recorded.RESULTS: The intraocular pressure of two groups of patients at 1 wk, 1, 3 and 6 mo after surgery were lower than that before preoperatively(all P<0.017). There was a notable disparity in the frequency of anterior chamber hemorrhage between the two groups(P<0.05), but there was no significant variance in the occurrence of superficial anterior chamber and choroid detachment(all P>0.05). There was no significant difference in BCVA(LogMAR)between the two groups at 6 mo after surgery(group A: 1.29±1.19, group B: 0.78±1.01, P=0.098), and there was no significant difference in the number of anti-glaucoma drugs [group A: 0(0, 2.75), group B: 0(0, 1), P=0.209]. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the success rate of surgery between the two groups at 6 mo postoperatively(Z=0.448, P=0.654).CONCLUSIONS: Suture-guided penetrating Schlemmcanaloplasty is a safe and effective treatment for advanced-stage POAG, with a success rate comparable to that of trabeculectomy.
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OBJECTIVE To study the protective effects of twin drugs of tetramethylpyrazine-scutellarein (TMSC4) on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury (CIRI) model rats and its mechanism. METHODS One hundred and five SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, scutellarein group (0.7 mmol/kg), tetramethylpyrazine group (0.7 mmol/kg), and TMSC4 low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (0.35, 0.7, 1.4 mmol/kg), with 15 rats in each group. Sham operation group and model group were given constant volume of normal saline intragastrically, and other groups were given relevant drug intragastrically, once a day, for consecutive 14 d. Except for sham operation group, all other groups were treated to establish the CIRI model using the thread occlusion method. After 2 hours of ischemia and 22 hours of reperfusion, the brain index and brain water content of the rats were measured. Serum levels of interleukin 1β (IL-1β), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and catalase (CAT) in brain tissues, the situation of neuronal cell apoptosis, and the protein expressions of B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax) and cleaved-caspase-3 were evaluated. RESULTS Compared with sham operation group, the brain index, brain water content, the serum levels of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, the levels of MDA in brain tissues, the brain cell apoptosis and the protein expressions of Bax and cleaved-caspase-3 in model group were significantly increased (P<0.05); the levels of SOD, GSH- Px and CAT and the protein expression of Bcl-2 in brain tissues were significantly decreased (P<0.05). Compared with model group, the above indexes of rats were reversed significantly in administration groups (P<0.05), while the reverse effects of TMSC4 medium-dose and high-dose groups were significantly better than those of scutellarein group and tetramethylpyrazine group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS TMSC4 has a certain protective effect in CIRI model rats, the mechanism of which may be related to relieving inflammatory reaction and oxidative stress, inhibiting cell apoptosis.
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Objective:To summarize the relevant evidence for the management of fixation in traumatic spinal cord injury patients, which provides a reference for the clinical care and care of patients.Methods:A systematic search was conducted for evidence related to spinal injuries from domestic and foreign databases, relevant guideline websites, etc. The types of literature were best practice, expert consensus, systematic review, evidence summary, clinical decision-making, etc. The search time was from the establishment of databases to January 31, 2022. Three researchers used the Multidimensional Systematic Review Tool to evaluate systematic review literature. Five researchers used the guideline research and evaluation tool AGREE Ⅱ to evaluate clinical practice guidelines, and used the Australian JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Center (2016) to evaluate expert consensus and expert opinion with the authenticity evaluation tool for expert opinions and professional consensus articles. And extracted and summarized evidence according to the subject.Results:Finally, 10 articles were included, including 4 clinical decision-making, 4 guidelines and 2 systematic evaluations. The 30 pieces of evidence include the assessment, prevention, cervical spinal fixation, and management after traumatic spinal cord injury.Conclusions:The evidence emphasizes the importance of standardized assessment of cervical risk factors in all emergency adult patients with traumatic spinal cord injury. In the emergency department, we need to improve the ability of spinal evaluation and fixation in patients with penetrating neck injury, optimize the timeliness process of emergency trauma, reduce the occurrence of potential complications, and improve patient outcomes.
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Objective:To document any effect of combining respiratory-muscle resistance training with feedback respiratory electrical stimulation in rehabilitating the diaphragm function and lung function of stroke survivors.Methods:Sixty hemiplegic stroke survivors were randomly assigned to an observation group or a control group, each of 30. Both groups were given conventional rehabilitation, including respiratory-muscle resistance training. The observation group additionally received feedback respiratory electrical stimulation twice a day, six days a week for 3 weeks. Before and after the treatment, ultrasound was used to measure the end-inspiratory and end-expiratory thickness of the diaphragm. Diaphragm movement during quiet breathing and deep breathing was also observed, and the diaphragm thickening fraction was calculated. The incidence of diaphragm dysfunction on the affected and healthy sides of the two groups before and after the treatment was also analyzed and compared.Results:Diaphragm dysfunction on either side had decreased significantly more in the observation group than in the control group after the treatment. The observation group also showed significantly greater average improvement in the thickening functions and in diaphragm movement on both the affected and healthy sides during quiet breathing and deep breathing. All of the pulmonary function indicators improved significantly in both groups after the treatment, but those of the observation group were, on average, significantly better than the control group′s averages.Conclusions:Combining 3 weeks of respiratory muscle resistance training with electrical stimulation feedback can effectively increase the bilateral thickness of the diaphragm and diaphragm movement in deep breathing of hemiplegic stroke survivors. That reduces the incidence of diaphragm dysfunction.
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Objective:To investigate the correlation between diabetic peripheral neuropathy(DPN)and the tumor markers in patients with type 2 diabetes(T2DM).Methods:A total of 956 patients with T2DM aged 40 to 70 years were hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from January 2018 to December 2020. There were 347 patients suffered from DPN and 609 patients were not. The differences of serum tumor markers between the two groups were analyzed. We explored the influencing factors independently related to DPN, determined the cutoff points of the tumor markers affecting DPN, and investigated the influencing factors of this tumor marker.Results:The levels of serum carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA), carbohydrate antigen(CA)125, and CA211 were significantly higher in T2DM patients with DPN than those without DPN(all P<0.05). CEA, CA211, age, HbA 1C, and diabetic duration were independent risk factors of DPN. The 2 h postprandial C-peptide was the independent protective factor of the DPN. We found the cutoff points of serum CEA and CA211 when the DPN happened were 2.915 ng/mL and 2.115 ng/mL. When the CEA and CA211 levels were above the cutoff points, the incidence risk of DPN was 1.803(95% CI 1.160-2.802)and 1.741(95% CI 1.150-2.635)times respectively, compared to below cutoff values. Conclusion:Serum CEA, CA125, and CA211 levels were significantly higher in T2DM patients with DPN than those without DPN. CEA and CA211 were independent risk factors of DPN and could potentially serve as markers for screening diabetic microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus.
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OBJECTIVE To study the protective effects of ligustrazine-scutellarein twin drug ST-11 on rat adrenal medullary pheochromocytoma PC12 cell injury induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) and its mechanism. METHODS PC12 cells were divided into blank group, model group, nimodipine group (positive control, 5 μmol/L) and different concentration groups of ST-11 (5, 10, 20 μmol/L). After 24 hours of pre-administration intervention, all the other groups except the blank group were cultured in glucose-free DMEM culture medium containing 10 mmol/L Na2S2O4 for 4 hours with glucose deficiency and hypoxia. After 4 hours of glucose and oxygen re-introduction, the survival rate of cells in each group, the contents of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), catalase (CAT), glutathione (GSH), malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in cell supernatant, apoptosis rate, the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), the protein expressions of B-cell lymphoma 2 related X protein (Bax), B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) and caspase-3 were all detected in each group. RESULTS Compared with blank group, the cell survival rate, the contents of CAT, GSH and SOD in cell supernatant, MMP level, relative expression of Bcl-2 and Bcl-2/Bax ratio in model group decreased significantly (P<0.05), while the contents of LDH and MDA, ROS level, apoptosis rate, relative expressions of Bax and caspase-3 were significantly increased (P<0.05). Compared with model group, above indexes of ST-11 groups (except for the protein expression of caspase-3 in 5 μmol/L ST-11 group) were reversed signifi-cantly (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS ST-11 has a certain protec-tive effect on OGD/R-injured PC12 cells, and its effects may be related to reduction of oxidative stress and inhibition of cell apoptosis.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of symptom management theory(SMT)-based nursing care for the prevention of postoperative abdominal distension in patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods:A total of 80 primary hepatocellular carcinoma patients in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from May 2016 to May 2019 were assigned to the experimental group and the control group according to the admission time, there were 40 cases in each group. The patients in the control group received routine postoperative nursing care, while the patients in the experimental group added SMT-based intervention. The postoperative first exhaust time and defecation time were recorded; the abdominal distension degree after 1, 3, 7 days of surgery were evaluated. In addition, the symptom distress was assessed by The Symptom Module Specific to Primary Liver Cancer (TSM-PLC).Results:The postoperative first exhaust time and defecation time were (69.08±11.44), (78.80±15.54) h in the experimental group, which were significantly lower than those in the control group (76.03±12.26), (86.03±13.48) h, the differences were statistically significant ( t=2.62, 2.22, both P<0.05). After 3, 7 days of surgery, the abdominal distension degrees were significantly alleviated in the experimental group compared to the control group, the differences were statistically significant ( Z =2.31, 2.34, both P<0.05). After 7 days of surgery, the abdominal distension, weight loss, fever symptom scores in TSM-PLC were 1.80±0.28, 0.76±0.21, 0.48±0.19 in the experimental group, which were significantly lower than those in the control group 2.16±0.31, 0.93±0.25, 0.74±0.20, the differences were statistically significant ( t=5.38, 3.27, 5.90, all P<0.05). Conclusions:SMT-based intervention can promote the recovery of postoperative gastrointestinal function and alleviate abdominal distension symptom distress of patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma.
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ObjectiveTo observe the protective effect of Shenlian prescription on acute lung injury induced by particulate matter (PM) exposure in rats and explore the mechanism. MethodFifty male SD rats were randomly divided into the control group, model group, Shenlian low-dose group (4.32 g·kg-1), Shenlian high-dose group (8.64 g·kg-1), and roflumilast group (3.46 mg·kg-1), with 10 in each group. Pre-administration with drugs by gavage was performed for one week. On the 8th and 11th days, the control group was instilled with normal saline in the trachea and the other groups with PM suspension to establish a rat model of acute lung injury induced by PM exposure. After modeling, drugs were given continuously until the end of the experiment. Forty-eight hours after the last exposure, the lung function of rats was detected. Then the rats were sacrificed and the lung morphological changes and pathological changes by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining were observed. CD68 expression in lung was detected by immunohistochemistry, and the levels of lung injury markers surfactant protein A (SP-A) and Clara cell protein16 (CC16) in serum were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The mRNA expression of interleukin-1α (IL-1α), IL-6, IL-18, and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in lung tissue was measured by Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR). ResultCompared with those in the control group, the rats in the model group had decreased lung function and obvious structural damage of lung tissue, PM deposition, and infiltration of CD68 positive cells. The expressions of IL-1α, IL-6, IL-18, and MCP-1 in lung tissue were increased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Shenlian prescription low and high doses restored the rats' lung function injury(P<0.05,P<0.01), improved lung morphological and pathological structure, and reduced PM deposition. Infiltration of CD68 positive cells in lung was not significantly decreased. The levels of inflammatory factors IL-1α, IL -6, IL-18, and MCP-1 in lung were lowered (P<0.01). ConclusionShenlian prescription could protect the rats' lung injury caused by PM exposure, improve lung morphology, and reduce PM deposition and inflammatory factor expression.
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Objective:To observe any short-term effect of combining respiratory muscle training with feedback respiratory electrical stimulation on the pulmonary function and respiratory muscle strength of stroke survivors.Methods:Sixty stroke survivors were randomly divided into an observation group ( n=30) and a control group ( n=30). Both groups were given conventional rehabilitation 6 days a week for 3 weeks, but the observation group also received respiratory muscle training with feedback electrical stimulation. Before and after the treatment, both groups′ pulmonary functioning and respiratory muscle strength were measured, and also their trunk control, skill in the activities of daily living and fatigue level. The trunk impairment scale (TIS), modified Barthel index (MBI) and fatigue severity scale (FSS) were used. The incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) was also compared between the two groups. Results:After the treatment, average forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 second, maximum voluntary ventilation, peak expiratory flow, maximum inspiratory pressure, maximum expiratory pressure, as well as the average TIS and MBI scores of both groups had improved significantly, and there was a significant decrease in the average FSS scores. After the intervention, all of the average measurements of the experimental group were significantly better than the control group′s averages except their MBI scores. There was no significant difference in the incidence of SAP.Conclusions:Three weeks of respiratory muscle training combined with electrical stimulation feedback can effectively improve the pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength and inspiratory muscle endurance of stroke survivors, resulting in better coughing ability, trunk control and reduced fatigue.
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Objective:To evaluate the sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson′s disease (PD) with different onset sides, and to analyze the correlation between PD kinesia-onset side and sleep disorders.Methods:A total of 658 patients with primary PD admitted to the Special Outpatient Department of Parkinson′s disease in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from January 2015 to March 2021 were collected. According to the onset side of motor symptoms, they were divided into the left group (313 cases) and the right group (345 cases). The medical history collection and physical examination were conducted to evaluate the motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms [Non-Motor Symptom Scale (NMSS)], depression state and cognitive function of the patients. Parkinson′s Disease Sleep Sclale-2 (PDSS-2) and the Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder Screening Questionnaire (RBDSQ) were used to evaluate and analyze their sleep status, and comparisons were made between groups. Binary multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to access the risk factors associated with sleep disorders in Parkinson′s disease.Results:The scores of daytime fatigue [2.00(0, 4.00)] and unexplained limb pain [4.00(0, 4.00)] in NMSS assessment of PD patients in the left onset group were significantly higher than those in the right onset group [1.00(0, 3.00), Z=-2.545, P=0.001; 2.00(0, 4.00), Z=-2.797, P=0.005]. There was no significant difference in the total score of PDSS-2 between the two groups, but there were significant differences in limb restlessness, periodic limb activity, muscle spasm and early drowsiness between the two groups. In the evaluation of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), the total score of RBDSQ in the left onset group [2.00(0, 4.00)] was significantly higher than that in the right onset group [1.00(0, 3.00), Z=-4.363, P<0.001]. The incidence of dream content, nocturnal behavior, nocturnal exercise, self-injury and bed partner in dream, abnormal behavior at night, nighttime awakening, dream memory and sleep disorder in the left onset group was also higher than that in the right onset group. In addition, binary multivariate Logistic regression showed that PD-related sleep disorders were associated with onset of advanced age ( OR=1.037, 95% CI 1.018-1.057, P<0.001), course of disease ( OR=1.014, 95% CI 1.010-1.018, P<0.001) and onset of abnormal postural gait ( OR=1.505,95% CI 1.058-2.141, P=0.023). RBD in patients with PD was associated with left onset ( OR=2.215,95% CI 1.395-3.515, P=0.001), advanced age onset ( OR=1.045,95% CI 1.019-1.072, P=0.001) and course of disease ( OR=1.014,95% CI 1.009-1.019, P<0.001). Conclusions:PD patients with left onset are more likely to have sleep disorders such as limb restlessness, periodic limb activity, muscle spasm and early drowsiness. At the same time, the incidence and severity of RBD in patients with left onset of PD are significantly higher than those of patients with right onset of PD. The onset side of motor symptoms of PD is an important factor affecting sleep disorders, and the onset of left side may be a risk factor for PD patients with RBD.
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Objective To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in plateau areas. Methods To select 562 COPD patients in Qinghai Plateau from January 2017 to December 2020 in the Qinghai Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Specialist Hospital. The patients were divided according to pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) pulmonary hypertension (PH) group (PASP≥40mmHg) and non-pulmonary hypertension (NPH) group (PASP2=30.848, P<0.001). The percentage of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1%), blood oxygen saturation, B-type natriuretic peptide, mean platelet volume (MPV) in the PH group were different from those of NPH group (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that FEV1% [OR=1.082 (95%CI: 1.038-1.256)], MPV [OR=1.696 (95%CI: 1.273-2.257)] were risk factors for COPD patients with PH in high altitude areas (P<0.05). Conclusion The incidence of PH is higher in COPD patients in plateau areas, and COPD patients with lower FEV1% and higher MPV are more likely to develop PH.
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As a basic mechanism of cell function, mechanical transduction plays a key role in human growth and development, physiological and pathological processes.And its molecular mechanism has always been a research hotspot.In recent years, Piezo2 has been identified as a mechanically sensitive cationic channel, which serves as an important component of mechanical transduction participating in regulating and maintaining of respiratory rhythm, bowel movement, cartilage stress, tactile sense and multiple other physiological processes.PIEZO2-related diseases have been reported in recent years before which are characterized by distal joint contracture, scoliosis, low muscular tension, and delayed motor development.In this review, we summarizes the clinical phenotype and progress in diagnosis and possible treatment of PIEZO2-related diseases, hoping to improve the recognition of this disease which is essential for long-term management of patients, and provide ideas for the gene research and development of drug targets.
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Objective:To explore the safety and efficacy of EAC [etoposide+ cytarabine+ cyclophosphamide (CTX)] mobilization scheme for mobilizing stem cells in patients with lymphoma undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ASCT).Methods:A total of 36 patients with lymphoma who had collected peripheral blood stem cells through EAC or CTX+ granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) mobilization scheme in Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College from June 2018 to March 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 16 patients used EAC mobilization (EAC group), and 20 patients used CTX (CTX group). When white blood cells≤1.0×10 9/L, G-CSF (10 μg/kg per day) was given subcutaneously in two doses. The changes of hematology indexes, the number of collected cells, adverse reactions during mobilization collection and hematopoietic reconstitution after ASCT were observed. Results:The peripheral blood stem cells were collected on 5 d (3-8 d) after EAC+ G-CSF mobilization and 7 d (4-12 d) after CTX+ G-CSF mobilization. The success rates of collection in the EAC group and CTX group were 100% (16/16) and 75.0% (15/20) respectively, the high-quality collection rates were 87.5% (14/16) and 25.0% (5/20) respectively, and there were statistically significant differences ( P=0.041; P<0.001). The median of CD34 + cells of the two groups was 13.67×10 6/kg and 3.45×10 6/kg respectively, the median of mononuclear cells was 7.16×10 8/kg and 5.09×10 8/kg respectively, the median of CD34 + cells/mononuclear cells was 1.44% and 0.67% respectively, and there were statistically significant differences ( Z=-4.219, P<0.001; Z=-2.118, P=0.034; Z=-3.104, P=0.002). In the EAC group and CTX group, the incidences of grade 3 and above granulocytopenia were 100% (16/16) and 90.0% (18/20) respectively, the incidences of grade 3 and above hemoglobin reduction were 43.8% (7/16) and 25.0% (5/20) respectively, the incidences of grade 3 and above thrombocytopenia were 87.5% (14/16) and 65.0% (13/20) respectively, and there were no statistically significant differences ( P=0.492; P=0.298; P=0.245). There were no significant differences in the incidences of infection, adverse reactions of digestive system or other adverse reactions between the two groups (all P>0.05). All patients accepted improved Bucy scheme before ASCT. The median implantation time of neutrophils and platelets was 9.0 d and 10.5 d in the EAC group, which was 12.0 d and 13.5 d in the CTX group, and there were statistically significant differences ( Z=-4.698, P<0.001; Z=-3.757, P<0.001). Conclusion:EAC mobilization scheme can significantly increase the number of hematopoietic stem cell. This scheme has a high success rate of high-quality collection and the adverse reactions are within the controllable range. It provides a high-quality mobilization scheme for hematopoietic stem cell mobilization and collection, which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
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Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, China has been actively dealing with population aging and issued a series of elderly-oriented policies to provide effective guidance for the elderly-oriented development of the whole society. Elderly-oriented environment promotes the safe activities for the elderly, the elderly-oriented auxiliary devices improve the quality of life for the elderly, and the elderly-oriented services could meet the needs of the elderly for better lives. Elderly-oriented development of the whole society plays a positive role in promoting the health of the elderly in China.
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Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of empirical therapy and diagnostic-driven the-rapy in the treatment of the hematological malignancies patients complicated with invasive fungal disease (IFD). Methods The clinical data of patients with hematological malignancies undergoing antifungal treat-ment in the Department of Hematology and Lymphoma of Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital,Chinese Aca-demy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College from August 2017 to August 2018 were analyzed retrospectively. A total of 68 patients met the inclusion criteria,of which,28 received the empirical therapy and 40 received the diagnostic-driven therapy. Then the differences of the incidence of IFD,IFD-related mor-tality,days of hospitalization and antifungal treatment between the two groups were compared. Results The incidence of IFD in the diagnostic-driven therapy group was higher than that in the empirical therapy group [27. 5% (11 / 40)vs. 7. 1% (2 / 28),χ2 = 4. 414,P = 0. 036]. While the rates of IFD-related mortality were 7. 5% (3 / 40)and 3. 6% (1 / 28)respectively,with no statistically significant difference (χ2 = 0. 459,P =0. 498). The number of antifungal treatment days in the diagnostic-driven therapy group was greater than that in the empirical therapy group [(15. 9 ± 3. 3)d vs. (13. 1 ± 2. 5)d,t = - 3. 654,P = 0. 001]. While the num-bers of hospitalization days were similar in the two groups [(20. 1 ± 2. 1)d vs. (19. 4 ± 2. 3)d],with no sta-tistically significant difference (t = - 1. 273,P = 0. 208). Conclusion Both diagnostic-driven therapy and empirical therapy are helpful to early antifungal treatment,and they should be performed properly combined with the actual clinical conditions.
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With the increasing prominence of radiotherapy in the treatment of tumors,how to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy has become a hot research topic gradually.Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans) has become a good model for studying ionizing radiation due to its unique advantages.In recent years,there's increasing study on ionizing radiation by using nematode model.In this paper,the effects of ionizing radiation on nematode and underlying mechanisms are reviewed briefly.
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Dexmedetomidine (DEX ) is an α2 adrenalin-receptor agonist with potent sedation, analgesia, anti-anxiety and anti-sympathetic effect. Moreover, DEX exert no inhibition of respiratory function with high safety and has considerable clinical application prospect. Children often experience emergency agitation (EA) and other uncomfortable symptom which is associated with special physical and mental state. Thus, an ideal pediatric anesthetic premedication is getting a lot of attention. DEX is superior to other premedication in sedation with high safety. Compared with others, DEX by nasal spray is an ideal drug delivery method to reduce the side effects and facilitate the implementation of the drug. The relevant research progress of the effective dose, efficacy and safety will be reviewed.
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This paper introduced the background of the National Standards for Teaching Quality of Undergraduate Specialty in General Colleges and Universities issued by the Ministry of Education in January 2018 and the main connotation of the National Standard for Teaching Quality of Nursing Specialty. Taking School of Nursing Dalian University as an example, this paper summarized the good experience of principles of student-centered, output-oriented and continuous improvement, strengthened the construction of teaching staff, teaching conditions and teaching resources, and highlighted "three kinds of abilities" (clinical practice, critical thinking and humanistic care) in the process of personnel training. All achieved the goals of promoting reform, construction and strengthening by standards. It will provide reference for nursing undergraduate teaching reform in local comprehensive universities in China.