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Objective:To investigate the influencing factors of the survival in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) and to develop a prediction model for CDH.Methods:Clinical data of 252 infants with a prenatal diagnosis of CDH in Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from January 2010 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Adverse outcomes were defined as neonatal death on discharge. Chi-square and t test were used for univariate analysis of 16 perinatal and five postnatal risk factors. Regression analysis was used to determine the independent predictors of survival. The receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curves of the risk factors for predicting the survival of CDH were drawn. A prediction model based on the combination of risk factors for predicting adverse outcomes of CDH was established using the cut-off value. ROC curves of the model were drawn and the area under curve (AUC), sensitivity, and specificity were calculated. Results:Out of the 252 patients, 173(68.7%) survived on discharge. Univariate analysis showed that lung-to-head ratio (LHR), polyhydramnios, right diaphragmatic hernia, liver herniation, intrathoracic stomach, premature birth, low birth weight, 5 min Apgar score <7, and amniotic fluid index (AFI) were significantly associated with the survival of CDH. Regression analysis showed that polyhydramnios ( OR=11.19,95% CI:2.83-45.33), liver herniation ( OR=2.81,95% CI:1.32-11.92), intrathoracic stomach ( OR=5.02, 95% CI:1.29-17.13), low birth weight ( OR=8.58,95% CI:1.59-45.01) and AFI ( OR=3.68, 95% CI:1.37-14.72) were independent risk factors for survival at discharge in children with CDH, while LHR ( OR=0.36, 95% CI:0.01-0.69) were protective factors. The predictive cut-off values of LHR, polyhydramnios, liver herniation, intrathoracic stomach, low birth weight, and AFI were 1.6, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 1.0, and 232.5 mm, respectively. The model based on the combination of the above indicators for predicting CDH adverse outcomes was shown with an AUC value of 0.904, predictive sensitivity of 0.747, and specificity of 0.896. Conclusions:In this study, LHR, liver herniation, intrathoracic stomach, polyhydramnios, low birth weight, and AFI are independent risk factors for CDH survival. The combination of prenatal and postnatal indicators is noted for a higher accuracy for predicting CDH survival.
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical and genetic features of 10 unrelated patients with duplications of 15q11q13 region and autism features.METHODS Karyotyping,chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were carried out for the patients and their parents.RESULTS Eight patients presented with a supernumerary marker chromosome (SMC) of unknown origin by G-banding analysis and triplication of the 15q11q13 region by high-resolution CMA analysis. Two remaining patients had normal karyotypes but duplications of the 15q11q13 region. All duplications have encompassed the Prader Willi/Angelman syndrome critical region (PWACR). Similar gains in copy number were not detected among the parents of the patients,suggesting a de novo origin for them. Analysis of SNP-array data of the family trios using Chromosome Analysis Suite Software found that the copy number gains have originated from the mothers.The diagnosis of 15q11q13 duplication syndrome was ascertained. For patients with SMC detected by karyotyping analysis,a FISH assay using probes specific for the 15q11q13 region showed that such SMC also derived from chromosome 15q11q13 region and contained two copy numbers, which was consistent with the result of CMA.CONCLUSION Ten patients with autism and 15q11q13 duplications were identified with combined karyotyping, CMA and FISH analysis. A phenotype - genotype correlation was established.
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Objective To study the relationship between bisphenol A and precocious puberty in 6-8 years girls. Meth-ods Atotal of 103 girls aged 6-8 years with precocious puberty in our Endocrine clinic from August to December 2012 were se-lected. According to the classiifcation standard of precocious puberty, girls are divided into idiopathic central precocious puberty (ICPP) group (n=47) and permature thelarche (PT) group (n=56), 53 girls with no puberty development were chosen as control group. BPA concentrations were determined with HPLC-MS-MS, sex hormones were determined with chemiluminescence meth-od and Kisspeptin concentrations were determined with ELISA, then the differences among the three groups were compared and the relationships between bisphenol A and sex hormones and Kisspeptin were analyzed. Results The BPA relevance ratio and concentration in ICPP group were higher than those of PT group and control group (P0.05). There were correlations between the concentrations of BPA and E2 and LH peak concentration and LH/FSH (P<0.05). Conclusions There is a certain correlation between the concentrations of BPA and ICPP.
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Objective To study the dosimetry parameters of 125I seed source (type Sinko BT-125-1) with thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) in the phantom.Methods The new type of phantom was modified to suit to measurement of a common type of 125I seed source.The AAPM TG43 protocol recommended measurements of dose-rate constant (Λ),radial dose function (gL (r)),and anisotropy function (F (r,θ)) have been performed in the phantom with TLD.Results The Λ was 0.928 cGyh-1 U-1.The gL(r) was determined at different radial distances r ranging from 1.0 to 10.0 cm with an interval of 1.0 cm ; and F (r,θ) at angles from 0° to 90° in 10° increments.The gL (r) of 125I seed source showed a difference of 9.6％ at the most in comparison to the corresponding values of 125I seed source (type Amersham 6711).The difference in F(2 cm,θ) of 125I seed source and Amersham 6711 was up to 10.2％ near the source end.With the phantom the combined standard uncertainty in the whole measurement was less than 6.0％.Conclusions The experimental results exhibit fairly small measurement uncertainties and good self-consistency.It's feasible to measure the dosimetry characters of permanent implant seeds in the modified phantom.
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Objective To analyse the CT radiation dose statistically using the standardized radiation-dose-structured report (RDSR) of digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM). Methods Using the self-designed software, 1230 RDSR files about CT examination were obtained searching on the picture archiving and communication system ( PACS ) . The patient dose database was established by combination of the extracted relevant information with the scanned sites. The patients were divided into adult group (over 10 years) and child groups (0-1 year, 1-5 years, 5-10 years) according to the age. The average volume CT dose index ( CTDIvol ) and dose length product ( DLP) of all scans were recorded respectively, and then the effective dose ( E) was estimated. The DLP value at 75% quantile was calculated and compared with the diagnostic reference level ( DRL) . Results In adult group, CTDIvol and DLP values were moderately and positively correlated ( r=0?41 ) , the highest E was observed in upper abdominal enhanced scan, and the DLP value at 75% quantile was 60% higher than DRL. In child group, their CTDIvol in group of 5-10 years was greater than that in groups of 0-1 and 1-5 years ( t=2?42, 2?04, P<0?05);the DLP value was slightly and positively correlated with the age (r=0?16), while E was moderately and negatively correlated with the age ( r = -0?48 ) . Conclusions It is a simple and efficient method to use RDSR to obtain the radiation doses of patients. With the popularization of the new equipment and the application of regionalized medical platform, RDSR would become the main tool for the dosimetric level surveying and individual dose recording.
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Objective To clone human vacuolar protein sorting 4A gene(hVPS4A)and to construct its eukaryotic expressive plasmid.Methods Primers were designed to amplify the full length hVPS4A by PCR using cDNA of Huh7 cell as a template,then the target DNA was inserted into the eukaryotic vector pRK5.The recombinant plasmid was confirmed by PCR,restriction enzyme digestion and DNA sequencing.Results A 1 300 bp fragment was successfully amplified by PCR from the cDNA of Huh7 cells.Af-ter recycled,purified and ligated with the vector pRK5,the recombinant plasmid was transformed into E.coli DH5α.The positive re-combinant plasmid identified by PCR was selectred and digested by EcoRⅠto get a 5 900 bp fragment;and two fragments including 4 600 bp and 1 350 bp were obtained using EcoRⅠand HindⅢ digestion;the size of these two fragments were consistent with the pRK5 target fragment and the inserted hVPS4A as expected.Moreover,DNA sequencing results confirmed that the inserted frag-ment was in accordance with the hVPS4A reference sequence.Conclusion The eukaryotic expression vector containing hVPS4A gene is constructed successfully,which provides the condition for further study on the hVPS4A biological functions.
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Objective To evaluate the effect of gender and treatment strategy on remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC)-induced reduction of myocardial damage in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.Methods We systematically searched the literature in PubMed,EMBase,and Cochrane Library (from Feb 1990 to Feb 2012) using the related keywords.Randomized control trials (RCTs) published in English with report on postoperative biomarkers of myocardial damage concerning RIPC-induced myocardial protection in adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery were included.Standardized mean difference (SMD) was calculated.Publication bias and sensitivity analysis were used to evaluate the reliability of overall enzymatic estimate.Meta-regression analysis was performed to explore the potential sources of significant heterogeneity among results of studies.Data were analyzed using Stata 12.0.Results Thirteen RCTs involving 985 patients were included in our study.Compared with controls,RIPC significantly reduced postoperative serum levels of biomarkers of myocardial damage with significant heterogeneity (SMD=-0.539; 95％CI:-0.926to-0.152; P＜0.05; I2 =88.7％,P＜0.01).No evidence of obvious publication bias was observed (P =0.083,Begg' s test; P =0.077,Egger' s test).Sensitivity analysis showed that each individual study produced no effect on the direction and magnitude of the overall effect size (P ＜ 0.05).Meta-regression analysis revealed that male (％) (coefficient =0.02 ; 95 ％ CI:-0.002-0.042 ; P =0.070 ; adjusted R2 =19.61％) and total ischemic time (min) (coefficient=-0.08; 95％CI:-0.154-0.002; P =0.055; adjusted R2 =19.47％) were the two major influential factors.Conclusion Gender affects RIPC-induced reduction of myocardial damage after cardiac surgery in patients,RIPC-induced reduction of myocardial damage infemale patients is superior to that in male patients and a better efficacy can be achieved by prolonging the single ischemic time or by increasing the ischemic cycles.
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Objective To investigate the effects of special anticoagulation method of hybrid coronary revascularization procedure on postoperative bleeding and clinical outcomes.Methods One hundred and forty-one ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ consecutive patients,aged 35-82 yr,weighing 45-105 kg,undergoing one-stop hybrid coronary revascularization procedure from June 2007 to January 2011 in Fuwai cardiovascular hospital were enrolled and served as Hybrid group.Using propensity score methodology,these patients were matched with another 141 patients who had undergone off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB group) during the same period,selecting from the surgical database.These ASAⅡ or Ⅲ 141 patients,aged 43-80 yr,weighing 47-110 kg,who underwent OPCAB,were served as control subjects.In group Hybrid,the left internal mammary artery was isolated and then 100-120 U/kg heparin was administrated to maintain activated clotting time between 250-300 s,and additional heparin was given if needed.Protamine 1 mg/kg was used to reverse the effect of heparin after anastomosis between left internal mammary artery and left anterior descending branch.Before stent implantation,6000-8000 U heparin and 300 mg clopidogrel were administrated.Activated clotting time was maintained between 200-250 s until the end of operation.Clopidogrel 75 mg/d was taken for at least 12 months after operation.The volume of postoperative chest tube drainage,mechanical ventilation time,length of stay in intensive care unit,postoperative transfusion of allogeneic blood,re-intubation,myocardial damage,acute kidney injury,atelectasis,hydrothorax and thromboembolism were recorded.Results No thromboembolism was observed within the stent during stay in hospital after operation in patients.The volume of chest tube drainage was significantly less,mechanical ventilation time and length of stay in intensive care unit were shorter,the incidence of atelectasis and hydrothorax and transfusion of allogeneic blood requirement were lower in Hybrid group than in OPCAB group (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidences of re-intubation,myocardio damage,and acute kidney injury between the two groups (P ＞0.05).Conclusion Special anticoagulation method of hybrid coronary revascularization procedure does not increase postoperative bleeding and has a better clinical outcomes during the early period.
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This study examined the anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) effect of wild-type (WT) vacuolar protein sorting 4B (VPS4B) and its dominant negative (DN) mutant VPS4B-K180Q in vivo in order to further explore the relationship between HBV and the host cellular factor VPS4. VPS4B gene was amplified from Huh7 cells by RT-PCR and cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pXF3H. Then, the VPS4B plasmid and the VPS4B-K180Q mutation plasmid were constructed by using the overlap extension PCR site-directed mutagenesis technique. VPS4B and HBV vectors were co-delivered into mice by the hydrodynamic tail-vein injection to establish HBV vector-based models. Quantities of HBsAg and HBeAg in the mouse sera were determined by ElectroChemiLuminescence (ECL). HBV DNA in sera was measured by real-time quantitative PCR. Southern blot analysis was used to assay the intracellular HBV nuclear capsid-related DNA, real-time quantitative PCR to detect the HBV-related mRNA and immunohistochemical staining to observe the HBcAg expression in the mouse liver tissues. Our results showed that VPS4B and its mutant VPS4B-K180Q could decrease the levels of serum HBsAg, HBeAg and HBV-DNA. In addition, the HBV DNA replication and the mRNA level of HBV in the liver tissues of treated mice could be suppressed by VPS4B and VPS4B-K180Q. It was also found that VPS4B and VPS4B-K180Q had an ability to inhibit core antigen expression in the infected mouse liver. Furthermore, the anti-HBV effect of mutant VPS4B-K180Q was more potent than that of wild-type VPS4B. Taken together, it was concluded that VPS4B and its DN mutant VPS4B-K180Q have anti-HBV effect in vivo, which helps develop molecular therapeutic strategies for HBV infection.
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This study examined the anti-hepatitis B virus (HBV) effect of wild-type (WT) vacuolar protein sorting 4B (VPS4B) and its dominant negative (DN) mutant VPS4B-K180Q in vivo in order to further explore the relationship between HBV and the host cellular factor VPS4. VPS4B gene was amplified from Huh7 cells by RT-PCR and cloned into the eukaryotic expression vector pXF3H. Then, the VPS4B plasmid and the VPS4B-K180Q mutation plasmid were constructed by using the overlap extension PCR site-directed mutagenesis technique. VPS4B and HBV vectors were co-delivered into mice by the hydrodynamic tail-vein injection to establish HBV vector-based models. Quantities of HBsAg and HBeAg in the mouse sera were determined by ElectroChemiLuminescence (ECL). HBV DNA in sera was measured by real-time quantitative PCR. Southern blot analysis was used to assay the intracellular HBV nuclear capsid-related DNA, real-time quantitative PCR to detect the HBV-related mRNA and immunohistochemical staining to observe the HBcAg expression in the mouse liver tissues. Our results showed that VPS4B and its mutant VPS4B-K180Q could decrease the levels of serum HBsAg, HBeAg and HBV-DNA. In addition, the HBV DNA replication and the mRNA level of HBV in the liver tissues of treated mice could be suppressed by VPS4B and VPS4B-K180Q. It was also found that VPS4B and VPS4B-K180Q had an ability to inhibit core antigen expression in the infected mouse liver. Furthermore, the anti-HBV effect of mutant VPS4B-K180Q was more potent than that of wild-type VPS4B. Taken together, it was concluded that VPS4B and its DN mutant VPS4B-K180Q have anti-HBV effect in vivo, which helps develop molecular therapeutic strategies for HBV infection.
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Animals , Female , Mice , ATPases Associated with Diverse Cellular Activities , Adenosine Triphosphatases , Physiology , Endosomal Sorting Complexes Required for Transport , Physiology , Genes, Dominant , Genetics , Hepatitis B , Metabolism , Virology , Hepatitis B virus , Physiology , Liver , Virology , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Mutation , Genetics , Virus InactivationABSTRACT
Objective To evaluate the effects of inhaled iloprost on pulmonary hypertension after cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing surgical correction of anomaly. Methods Fifty-eight patients with congenital heart disease aged 14-60 yr undergoing surgical correction of anomaly under cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) were enrolled in this study. Radial artery was cannulated before induction of anesthesia. A 6-lumen pulmonary catheter was placed via right internal jugular vein after tracheal intubation. Their mean pulmonary arterial pressure was still > 25 mm Hg after operation. ECG, HR, BP, CO, PAP and SpO_2 were continuously monitored. Aerosolized iloprost 10 fig was inhaled via nebulizer after CPB. Hemodynamics were measured before iloprost inhalation (baseline) and at 0, 5, 15, 30 and 60 min after the end of iloprost inhalation. Results There were 28 patients with pulmonary hypertension after CPB among the 58 patients with congenital heart disease. Inhalation of iloprost 10μg significantly decreased mPAP, pulmonary vascular resistance and intrapulmonary shunt as compared with the baseline. Iloprost inhalation could also improve significantly CO and the mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO_2 ). Conclusion Iloprost inhaled after CPB can effectively reduce pulmonary arterial pressure and pulmonary vascular resistance in patients with congenital heart disease undergoing surgical correction of anomaly and help them wean from CPB.
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the distribution of drug resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PAE) among neonates and analyze the characteristic of the PAE infection.METHODS API system was used for the identification of 131 PAE clinical isolates and the resistance to 17 kinds antibiotics was determined by K-B method.RESULTS Most of 131 strains were isolated from sputum(42.0%) and gastric juice(32.8%).All strains were mainly isolated from neonate intensive care unit(NICU).The sensitivity to amikacin,levofloxacin,ofloxacin,ciprofloxacin,piperacillin/tazobactam,cefoperazone/sulbactam,imipenem and meropenem was respectively over 70.0%.PAE was inferior sensitivity to piperacillin,mezlocillin,cefoperazone,ceftriaxone,ceftazidime and aztreonam.CONCLUSIONS PAE is one of the most common pathogens causing nosocomial infection especially for neonates.Its susceptibility to antibiotics showed multidrug resistance.In order to reduce or prevent the occurrence of resistant isolate,we should rationally choose and use antibiotics combining with trait of neonate.
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the status and precaution strategy of Staphylococcus species nosocomial(infection) among neonates.METHODS The Staphylococcus species isolates were detected by API system.Drug(resistance) test was then performed by K-B method.RESULTS Thirty seven MRSA strains were isolated from 68(Staphylococcus) aureus strains,and they came from different specimens.Seventy five MRCNS strains were isolated from 97 coagulase negative Staphylococcus strains.The isolated rate of MRS from blood specimen was higher than other specimens(P
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Objective To retrospectively compare the postoperative recovery and medical cost of pediatric patients underwent fast track cardiac anesthesia(FTCA,extubated in operating room)or regular anesthesia(extubated out of operating room).Methods From January 2005 to January 2006,108 children with congenital heart disease were operated under FTCA,108 patients who received regular anesthesia were set as a control group.The general characteristics,anesthetic method,postoperative treatments,recovery,and medical cost of the two groups were compared.Results The mean body weight of FTCA group was significantly higher than that in the control [(13.8?4.2)kg vs(10.9?3.8)kg,t=5.321,P=0.000].The patients received sevoflurane for anesthesia induction in the FTCA group were more than those in the control(58 vs 16,?2=36.260,P=0.000).The mean dosage of fentanyl used during operation in FTCA group was significantly lower than that in the control [(10.9?7.3)?g/kg vs(18.0?5.7)?g/kg,t=-7.697,P=0.000].In addition,fewer patients in FTCA group used more than one kind of sedative after the operation(7 vs 19,?2=6.296,P=0.012).95 patients in FTCA group returned to their ward without extubation-related complications.No significant difference in length of hospital stay was found between the two groups,however,the medical cost of FTCA group was significantly lower than that in the control(P
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Ojective To study the anesthesia technique for video-assisted thoracoscopic coronary artery bypass surgery (VATCABS). Methods The anesthesia of 14 VATCABS were reviewed retrospectively. Results The average dose of Fentanyl was (13.3?7 3)?g/kg Six (42.9%) of 14 cases were extubated at the operating room, while other 8 cases (57.9%) were extubated (4.71?2.21) hours after operation. The time of ICU stay was (45.2?35.5) hours. No anesthesia related complications were found perioperatively. Conclusions "Fast track" anesthesia technique is suitable for VATCABS.
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Objective It has been shown that aprotinin and tranexamic acid are equally effective in protecting platelet and reducing postoperative bleeding. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of aprotinin and tranexamic acid on blood coagulation. Methods Thirty patients undergoing elective valve replacement were randomly divided into two groups : (1) aprotinin group (AP, P
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OBJECTIVE To explore Ureaplasma urealyticum(Uu) infections in infertile patients.METHODS(Totally) 168(specimens) from infertile patients were cultured for Uu,then the drug susceptive test was done. (RESULTS) Fifty eight Uu strains were isolated for 168 specimens,the positive rate was 34.5%.The susceptive test result was showed that the highest susceptive antibiotics were minocycline and doxycycline,then were(clarithromycin),azithromycin and josamycin,but the highest resistant drug was sparfloxacin(37.9%).(CONCLUSIONS) The Uu infective rate in infertile patients is being rising,and it shows different resistance to(sparfloxacin) and other antibiotics.To diagnose and treat infertility,the Uu test and its susceptive test should be done routinely.