Effect of febuxostat on renal function in patients from South China with CKD3 diabetic nephropathy.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy and safety of febuxostat on renal function in CKD stage 3 diabetic nephropathy patients. METHODS: Patients in our hospital with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 diabetic nephropathy (DN) complicated by high serum uric acid (360 µmol/L) were recruited. Patients were then divided into treatment group and control group according to the random number table method. All the patients received low purine diet, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors, and adequate routine hypoglycemic treatment. Febuxostat was employed only in the treatment group. The levels of blood uric acid (sUA), serum creatinine (Scr), cystatin C (cys-c), eGFR, 24-hour urine protein quantification, albuminuria, and creatinine ratio (ACR) were evaluated in all patients before and after treatment at 4, 8, 12, and 24 week. RESULTS: No difference was found before treatment between the two groups. After treatment at 4, 8, 12, and 24 week, the levels of sUA, SCr, cys-c, and eGFR between the two groups were significant different (P<0.05). There was no difference in 24-hour urine protein quantification, albuminuria, and creatinine ratio between two groups before treatment, and significant differences were observed after treatment. Fifty percent of patients from the treatment group achieved the treatment goal with 20 mg febuxostat at 4 weeks. Tubular markers were also decreased with the treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Febuxostat can reduce uric acid and improve renal function effectively in patients with CKD stage 3 diabetic nephropathy, while being well tolerated. However, the conclusion is still uncertain due to the short term of the study.

The effect of Xiaoaiping combined with camrelizumab on serum VEGF and tumor markers in advanced esophageal cancer / 中国现代医生

@#Objective To explore the effects of Xiaoaiping and camrelizumab on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)and tumor markers in patients with advanced esophageal cancer.Methods A total of 43 patients with advanced esophageal cancer who were treated in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University and Guangxi International Zhuang Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine from March 2020 to March 2022 were selected and divided into control group and combined treatment group according to the random number table method.Both groups were treated with camrelizumab immunotherapy,and the patients in combined treatment group were also treated with Xiaoaiping injection until disease progression.The levels of VEGF and tumor markers in two groups were detected after the first cycle,the third cycle,the sixth cycle,the ninth cycle and the seventeenth cycle of treatment.Results The levels of VEGF,carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125),carbohydrate antigen 199(CA199)and carcinoembryonic antigen(CEA)in the first cycle and the third cycle in two groups had no significant difference before and after treatment(P>0.05);There was no significant difference in CA125,CA199 and VEGF levels between two groups in the 6th cycle(P>0.05);There was a significant difference in CEA level between two groups(P<0.05);The levels of VEGF,CA125,CA199 and CEA in combined treatment group were significantly lower than those in control group at the 9th cycle and the 17th cycle(P<0.05).Conclusion Xiaoaiping combined with camrelizumab has a good clinical effect on patients with advanced esophageal cancer,which can reduce the levels of VEGF and tumor markers in patients.

Distribution of polymorphic loci in human immunodeficiency virus type 1 pol region in human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients failing anti-retroviral therapy in Yunnan Province / 中华传染病杂志

Objective:To explore the relationship between drug resistance occurrence and the distribution pattern of polymorphic loci in individuals with human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) treated with highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART).Methods:HAART-failed HIV/AIDS patients who successfully amplified the gene sequences of the pol region between June 2015 and December 2021 from 16 prefecture-level administrative regions in Yunnan Province were included.The resistant sequences were classified using the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) basic local alignment search tool (BLAST) and validated through MEGA 6.0, and the obtained sequences were submitted to the Stanford University HIV Drug Resistance Database to identify drug resistance loci. The distribution of polymorphic loci was analyzed across patients exhibiting varying degrees of drug resistance, different treatment regimens and distinct HIV-1 subtypes.Changes of the frequencies of polymorphic loci in patients with different degrees of drug resistance were analyzed using trend chi-square test. Statistical comparisons and further paired comparisons were performed using chi-square test.Results:Gene sequences were amplified from 1 453 patients, and the resistance testing results showed 954 sensitive, 224 potentially or low resistant, 189 moderately resistant, and 86 highly resistant patients. The frequencies of mutations I15V, L19I, D60E in the HIV-1 protease region (PR region) and E36A, T39D, S48T mutations in the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase region (RT region) showed a decreasing trend as the degree of HIV-1 resistance escalated ( χ2trend=19.86, 9.16, 13.66, 37.64, 18.44 and 40.86, respectively, all P<0.01). Conversely, the mutations V77I in the PR region and K122E in the RT region showed an ascending trend ( χ2trend=12.19 and 10.03, respectively, both P<0.01). Distinct treatment groups, namely zidovudine (AZT)+ lamivudine (3TC)+ lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r), AZT+ 3TC+ efavirenz (EFV), AZT+ 3TC+ nevirapine (NVP), and tenofovir (TDF)+ 3TC+ EFV, were examined. Statistically significant differences in the frequencies of mutations E35D, M36I, and D60E in the PR region, as well as S48T, K122E, and R211K in the RT region, were observed among these treatment groups ( χ2=22.46, 9.32, 14.46, 26.85, 18.92 and 24.26, respectively, all P<0.05). In paired comparisons, AZT+ 3TC+ LPV/r group displayed higher frequencies of E35D, M36I, and D60E mutations, the AZT+ 3TC+ EFV group showed a higher frequency of S48T mutation, the AZT+ 3TC+ NVP group showed a higher frequency of K122E mutation, and the TDF+ 3TC+ EFV group exhibited a higher frequency of R211K mutation, all with statistically significant differences (all P<0.008). The differences in the frequencies of T12S, I15V, L19I, M36I, V77I, L89M in the PR region and E53D, I135V, S162C, R211K, K277R in the RT region among circulating recombinant form (CRF)08_BC, CRF07_BC and CRF01_AE subtype group were statistically significant ( χ2=693.60, 712.51, 798.11, 434.85, 386.91, 657.78, 932.58, 409.21, 344.39, 469.44 and 260.48, respectively, all P<0.001). In paired comparisons, the frequencies of T12S, I15V, L19I, E53D, I135V, S162C and R211K in CRF08_BC subtype, the frequencies of V77I and K277R in CRF07_BC subtype, and the frequencies of M36I and L89M in CRF01_AE subtype were higher than those in the other two groups, and the differences were all statistically significant (all P<0.017). Conclusions:The polymorphic loci resulting from HIV-1 HAART failure show different distribution patterns across various degrees of drug resistance, treatment regimens and HIV-1 subtypes.These loci demonstrate both specific and shared characteristics. It is necessary to enhance the surveillance of select polymorphic loci.

Construction and application of competency-based portfolios for medical students / 中华医学教育探索杂志

Objective:To retrospectively construct competency-based portfolios for medical students to analyze the factors influencing competency self-assessment, and to explore an approach to efficient portfolio construction.Methods:The participants were randomly selected among medical graduates of 2015 in Shantou University Medical College. Through records collection and an online questionnaire survey, portfolios were built for the participants based on their development data during eight years from college entrance, college education, to post-graduation medical education. The correlation between variables was determined using Kendall's tau-b correlation coefficients. The inter-group differences were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. Results:A total of 126 usable questionnaires for effective developmental portfolios were collected. There were a total of 208 indicators collected, including 79 questionnaire indicators (including 36 for competency self-assessment). The reliability coefficient (Cronbach's α) of the questionnaire was 0.984. The factors related to competency self-assessment were identified. Conclusion:This study provides a basis for the implementation of portfolio assessment, which can promote students' self-assessment and competency development. Optimizing the indicator system, building an online platform, increasing participants' participation motivation, and emphasizing self-reflection and feedback will help improve the efficiency of developmental portfolio construction and its performance.

Characteristics of HIV-1 CRF01_AE molecular network in Yunnan Province / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective:To investigate the molecular network of HIV-1 CRF01_AE in Yunnan Province and the factors influencing it.Methods:Demographic data and plasma samples of HIV/AIDS patients in Yunnan drug resistance monitoring database from 2018 to 2021 were collected. HIV-1 pol gene fragments (protease and reverse transcriptase region) were amplified using RT-PCR and then sequenced. The optimal gene distance was selected and a molecular network was constructed based on the sequences of CRF01_AE genotype. Results:In this study, a total of 967 sequences of CRF01_AE genotype were obtained by sequencing. At the optimal gene distance threshold of 1.75%, a total of 320 sequences were involved in the network with a rate of 33.1%, and 84 clusters were identified. In the regional distribution, one cluster dominated by multiple regions, one cluster dominated by Zhaotong, one cluster dominated by Honghe and five clusters dominated by Wenshan were formed in the network. In the network, 75.8% of heterosexual men were connected with other heterosexual men and 54.1% were connected with heterosexual women. There was potential transmission among 66.7% of men who have sex with men (MSM). HIV/AIDS patients in Chuxiong, Dali, Dehong, Honghe, Lincang, Pu′er, Wenshan, Yuxi and Zhaotong were more likely to be involved in the network that those in Kunming. People who were 50 years old and above were more likely to be involved in the network than those less than 25 years old. Factors influencing HIV/AIDS patients with HIV-1 CRF01_AE infection to become high-risk transmitters in Yunnan were not found and further study on this subject was needed.Conclusions:HIV-1 CRF01_AE strains had spread actively in different regions of Yunnan Province and the transmission network was complex. Dynamic monitoring of CRF01_AE strains should be strengthened and a precise intervention for high-risk transmitters should be performed to reduce new infections.

Trauma assessment and first aid in the confined spaces after major natural disasters / 中华危重病急救医学

Major natural disasters seriously threaten human life and health. After earthquakes and other catastrophes, survivors are often trapped in the confined spaces caused by the collapse of ground and buildings, with relative separation from the outside world, restricted access, complex environment, and oncoming or ongoing unsafety, leading to the rescue extremely difficult. In order to save lives and improve the outcome more efficiently in the confined spaces after natural disasters, it is very important to standardize and reasonably apply the trauma assessment and first aid workflow. This study focuses on trauma assessment and first aid. From the aspects of trauma assessment, vital signs stabilization, hemostasis and bandaging, post-trauma anti-infection, and the transportation of patients, a trauma first aid work process suitable for a small space of a major natural disaster is formed, It is helpful to realize the immediate and efficient treatment of trauma in the confined spaces after natural catastrophes, to reduce the rate of death and disability and improve the outcome of patients.

Variation characteristics of gag gene of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 strain in the main epidemic areas of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in Yunnan Province / 中华传染病杂志

Objective:To analyze the variation characteristics of gag gene sequence of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) epidemic strains in four major acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) endemic areas in Yunnan Province. Methods:A total of 480 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS patients from designated antiviral treatment institutions in Kunming City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Hani-Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Honghe and Lincang City in Yunnan Province from January 2019 to December 2020 were randomly selected. The epidemiological information of the patients was collected. The plasma samples were collected and sent to the Yunnan Provincial Infectious Diseases Hospital for analysis. HIV-1 gag gene was amplified by nested polymerase chain reaction for genotyping.The phylogenetic tree was constructed by MEGA 6.06, and the characteristic amino acids were analyzed by VESPA online analysis tool. The gene distances of gag and matrix protein p17, capsid protein p24, nucleocapsid protein p7 and p6 protein of gag protein were calculated by Distance program. The ratio of synonymous mutation frequnency and non-synonymous mutation frequnency (Ks/Ka) was analyzed by SNAP program. Statistical comparison among multiple groups was performed using analysis of variance. Results:The gag gene sequences were successfully obtained from 404 patients.Most of these patients were men (250 cases, 61.9%), 59.7%(241/404) of patients were aged 40 to 59 years, and the main transmission route was heterosexual transmission (61.4%, 248/404). The main epidemic subtypes of HIV-1 were circulating recombinant form(CRF)08_BC (38.4%, 155/404), CRF01_AE (18.3%, 74/404), unique recombinant form (URF) (12.9%, 52/404), CRF07_BC(9.7%, 39/404), C subtype (8.4%, 34/404), other subtypes (6.9%, 28/404) and B subtype (5.4%, 22/404). Two main spreading clusters were formed by CRF08_BC in the phylogenetic tree, and there were significant differences in the distribution of characteristic amino acids of eight loci between the two spreading clusters, including No.79, 93, 121, 122, 151, 363, 395 and 396. The gag gene distances of CRF01_ AE, CRF07_ BC and CRF08_ BC were 0.090±0.004, 0.088±0.004 and 0.078±0.002, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=118.33, P<0.001). The Ks/Ka values of gag of the three subtypes were 4.003±1.309, 4.141±0.860 and 4.514±1.215, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=1.35, P<0.001). The Ks/Ka values of p17 were 2.590±0.186, 2.831±0.496 and 2.936±0.475, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=1.59, P<0.001). The Ks/Ka values of p24 were 12.579±1.116, 10.185±0.494 and 8.522±0.595, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=1.61, P<0.001). The Ks/Ka values of p7 were 10.850±0.711, 9.717±0.932 and 8.522±0.026, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=4.24, P<0.001). The Ks/Ka values of p6 were 3.122±0.134, 3.040±1.498 and 4.841±0.353, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( F=10.68, P<0.001). Conclusions:CRF08_ BC is the main subtype in these four areas in Yunnan Province.The different clusters of CRF08_BC result in a different pattern of amino acid composition.The variation degree of different subtype gag gene is different in each section. Surveillance of HIV variant strains should be strengthened to control the epidemics of HIV.

Clinical experience of off-pump arch branches preferential reconstruction and whole brain perfusion in the treatment of type A / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective:To introduce the early results of total aortic arch replacement (TAA) without cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and without interruption of cerebral blood supply, using the technique of arch branches preferential reconstruction and whole brain perfusion for brain protection.Methods:Between June 2020 and March 2021, a total of 9 Stanford type A aortic dissection patients we performed total arch replacement by using the technique of arch branches preferential reconstruction and whole brain perfusion without cardiopulmonary bypass and without interruption of blood supply to the brain. The method of this reconstruction technique is as follows: A 24F aortic cannula was inserted into the true lumen at the root of the transverse innominate artery (IA) to connect one end of the artery for cardiopulmonary bypass. The access was connected to 14F artery via Y-connector and inserted into IA cavity to maintain blood supply to brain. Without cardiopulmonary bypass, the 10 mm branch of the four branch artificial blood vessel was anastomosed with the innominate artery IA. The perfusion collateral was connected to the second end of the artery of CPB (single pump and double tubes) to continue to supply blood for IA. The left common carotid artery (LCA) and left subclavian artery (LSCA) were reconstructed by the same method. When IA and LCA were anastomosed, the distal blood supply was not interrupted. After the three branches of the aortic arch were anastomosed, we started to turn the machine, then cooled down and blocked the ascending aorta to further complete the operation of the aortic root and arch. During the period of lower body circulatory arrest, the whole brain was perfused with low flow.Results:No intraoperative death or perioperative complications occurred in all patients, and they were discharged smoothly. The cardiopulmonary bypass time was (192.4±58.1) min, the aortic clamping time was (128.3±52.4) min, the lower body circulatory arrest time was (29.1±1.3) min, and the postoperative awake time was (8.2±3.7) h.Conclusion:Off-pump arch branches preferential reconstruction can provide physiological whole brain perfusion, shorten the cardiopulmonary bypass time and aortic occlusion time, and the operation is safe and effective.

Clinical efficacy of umbilical therapy with herbal cakes of different dosages for damp-heat diarrhea in young children / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of umbilical therapy with herbal cakes made of Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang prescription of different dosages in treating damp-heat diarrhea in young children. Methods: Seventy-two kids with diarrhea of damp-heat pattern were recruited and divided into a high-dosage group and a low-dosage group using the random number table method, with 36 cases in each group. They all received conventional antidiarrheal treatment and umbilical application with herbal cakes. However, the herbal cakes for the high-dosage group were made of the mixture of Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang powder and water, and those for the low-dosage group consisted of 10％ Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang powder and 90％ auxiliary materials (corn starch) plus water. The treatment duration was 3 d. The clinical efficacy, antidiarrheal rate, effective rate for symptoms and signs of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), TCM symptoms score, and safety indicators were compared between the two groups. Results: After the treatment, the TCM symptoms scores dropped significantly in both groups (P<0.01) and were lower in the high-dosage group than in the low-dosage group (P<0.05). The clinical efficacy was more significant in the high-dosage group than in the low-dosage group after the treatment, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.05); the antidiarrheal rate was markedly higher in the high-dosage group than in the low-dosage group (P<0.05). Regarding the TCM symptoms and signs, the high-dosage group showed better results in improving the greasy and yellowish tongue coating, bowel movement frequency, watery excrement, short and dark urine, red tongue body, red anus, vomiting, bowel sounds, and abdominal bloating compared with the low-dosage group, and the between-group differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). Conclusion: Umbilical therapy with herbal cakes made of Ge Gen Qin Lian Tang is safe, reliable, and effective in treating damp-heat diarrhea in young children; the high-dosage herbal cakes produce more significant efficacy than the low-dosage ones and are worth further investigation.

Advances in the molecular regulation of anthocyanins in solanaceous vegetables / 生物工程学报

Anthocyanins are widely distributed water-soluble pigments that not only give the fruit colorful appearances, but also are important sources of natural edible pigments. In recent years, the interest on anthocyanins of solanaceous vegetables is increasing. This paper summarized the structure of anthocyanins and its biosynthetic pathway, the structural genes and regulatory genes involved in the biosynthesis of anthocyanins in solanaceous vegetables, as well as the environmental factors affecting the biosynthesis. This review may help clarify the synthesis and regulation mechanism of anthocyanins in solanaceous vegetables and make better use of anthocyanins for quality breeding of fruit colors.

Anovel solid-phase agglutination reagent for detecting IgG irregular alloantibodies of red cell blood groups / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To develop a novel solid-phase agglutination reagent for detecting IgG irregular antibodies of red cell blood groups and evaluate its performance. 【Methods】 Monoclonal anti-RBC antibody was coated on the bottom of the microwell strips, then RBCs were bonded to the antibody and formed the monolayer by dispensing 100 μL RBC suspesion to microwell strips.RBC antigen membrane monolayer was formed by lysing RBC layer with ddH2O, then the drying medium was added to the strips and dried under reduce pressure in a vacuum dryer, thus the dried reagent microplate was obtained.Serial diluted solutions of polyclonal sheep anti-human globulin(IgG+ C3d/4)was used to react with IgG anti-D sensitized O group RBCs to select out the best indicator.Stability of membrane antigen was tested by detecting IgG anti-D and anti-E with the lowest titer by different batches of regeats. Sensitivity of the novel reagent, Capture-R Ready Screen and microcolumn gel card was carried out by detecting irregular antibodies with different titer.350 plasma samples were tested by the novel reagent and Capture-R Ready Screen to evaluate their detection ability. 【Results】 Anti-RBC solution with concentration of 20 μg/mL could fix the membrane monolayer very well on the bottom of microstrips. Sixteentimes dilution of polyclonal sheep anti-human globulin and anti-D sensitized RBCs were selected out as the best indicator.Antigen reactivity of dried RBC membrane was not weakened during the 6-monthstorage period.Sensitivity of the novel reagent was higher than Capture-R Ready Screen and microcolumn gel card. The positive consistence ratio of the novel reagent and Capture-R Ready Screen was 98.0%, the negative consistence ratio was 99.66%, and the total consistence ratio was 99.43%. 【Conclusion】 A novel solid-phase agglutination reagent with higher sensitivity and longer storage time has been developed successfully and it has an equal detection ability compared with Capture-R Ready Screen for detecting irregular alloantibodies of red cell blood groups.

Treatment of platelet transfusion refractory caused by anti-HLA in pregnancy complicated with aplastic anemia / 中国输血杂志

【Objective】 To find the HLA-matched platelets from platelet donor registry and track the transfusion effect for aplastic anemia patients in pregnancy with platelet transfusion refractory (PTR) caused by anti-HLA, so as to support the childbirth and follow-up treatment of the patients. 【Methods】 Antibodies to HPA and HLA were detected by ELISA kit and Luminex, respectively. DNA of the patient and 523 platelet donors from the donor registry were extracted for high-resolution HLA genotyping. The Risk Factors Evaluation Software of PTR was used to select the ABO-compatible and HLA-matched donors, without HLA Eplets specific to the patient. After MASPAT cross matching, the patient was transfused with 1 U of platelets, and the 24h post-transfusion effect was recorded. 【Results】 Only anti-HLAⅠantibody was found in the patient serum, and the specificity Eplet was 65QIA, including HLA-B*27∶08, B*27∶05, B*07∶02, B*55∶01, B*67∶01 and B*54∶01; anti-HLA Ⅱ antibody was negative. The HLA genotypes of both the patient and donor were HLA-A*02∶07, A*11∶01, B*46∶01, B*46∶01, C*01∶02, 01∶03, DRB1*04∶05, DRB1*0901, DQB1*03∶03 and DQB1*04∶01. The results of MASPAT matching were negative. HLA-matched platelets transfusion provided a satisfactory posttransfusion platelet responses in patients(1 before vs 33 ×109/L after). A baby boy was delivered by cesarean section 4 weeks later, and the same donor was recruited due to the mother′s low Plt and bleeding trend. The 24h posttransfusion Plt (×109 / L) rose from 5 to 37 after the secondary transfusion of 1U platelet. The vital signs of the mother and her baby were normal during the two-day follow up. 【Conclusion】 The establishment of blood donor registry and screening of HLA-matched donors is an effective approach to treat PTR caused by HLA antibodies in pregnancy complicated with aplastic anemia.

Construction of a nomogram of overall survival of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma based on preoperative CT findings / 国际肿瘤学杂志

Objective:To explore the independent risk factors of preoperative CT findings affecting the overall survival of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) and to draw a nomogram.Methods:The retrospective study was performed on 238 patients with ccRCC who underwent preoperative CT scan and were pathologically confirmed in First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University from October 2011 to December 2015. CT findings of each patient were evaluated by two radiologists, and general information, renal function examination, and World Health Organization/International Society for Urology and Pathology (WHO/ISUP) grading were collected. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve was plotted, and survival rates were compared using log-rank test. Cox proportional hazard regression was used for univariate and multivariate analysis, and the nomogram was drawn according to the results of multivariate analysis, and the C-index was calculated after internal validation by Bootstrap 1000.Results:After 3-74 months of follow-up for 238 patients, 32 cases were in the death group and 206 cases were in the censored group. The tumor diameter of the death group [(65.70±27.29) mm] was larger than that of the censored group [(46.25±26.16) mm], with a statistically significant difference ( t=-3.889, P<0.001). The incidence rate of tumor necrosis ( χ2=45.716, P<0.001), regional lymph node enlargement ( χ2=43.342, P<0.001) and perirenal fat invasion ( χ2=19.324, P<0.001) in the death group were higher than those in the censored group. Survival rates were different in patients with different tumor diameter of ccRCC, with a statistically significant difference ( χ2=17.108, P<0.001). The survival rate of patients with tumor necrosis was lower than those without necrosis ( χ2=48.195, P<0.001). The survival rate of patients with regional lymph node enlargement was lower than those without regional lymph node enlargement ( χ2=47.232, P<0.001). The survival rate of patients with perirenal fat invasion was lower than those without perirenal fat invasion ( χ2=19.964, P<0.001). Survival rates were also different in ccRCC patients with different WHO/ISUP grades, with a statistically significant difference ( χ2=27.765, P<0.001). In Cox multivariate analysis, tumor diameter ( HR=2.90, 95% CI: 1.37-6.14, P=0.006), necrosis ( HR=8.88, 95% CI: 3.33-23.69, P<0.001) and regional lymph node enlargement ( HR=4.48, 95% CI: 2.04-9.86, P<0.001) in CT findings were independent risk factors for death in patients with ccRCC. The C-index of nomogram was 0.870. Conclusion:Preoperative CT findings are correlated with survival rate of patients with ccRCC, in which tumor diameter, tumor necrosis and regional lymph node enlargement are independent risk factors for death, and the nomograms has high accuracy.

Effect of febuxostat on renal function in patients from South China with CKD3 diabetic nephropathy / Efeito do febuxostat na função renal em pacientes do sul da China com nefropatia diabética com DRC3

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of febuxostat on renal function in CKD stage 3 diabetic nephropathy patients. Methods: Patients in our hospital with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 diabetic nephropathy (DN) complicated by high serum uric acid (360 µmol/L) were recruited. Patients were then divided into treatment group and control group according to the random number table method. All the patients received low purine diet, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors, and adequate routine hypoglycemic treatment. Febuxostat was employed only in the treatment group. The levels of blood uric acid (sUA), serum creatinine (Scr), cystatin C (cys-c), eGFR, 24-hour urine protein quantification, albuminuria, and creatinine ratio (ACR) were evaluated in all patients before and after treatment at 4, 8, 12, and 24 week. Results: No difference was found before treatment between the two groups. After treatment at 4, 8, 12, and 24 week, the levels of sUA, SCr, cys-c, and eGFR between the two groups were significant different (P<0.05). There was no difference in 24-hour urine protein quantification, albuminuria, and creatinine ratio between two groups before treatment, and significant differences were observed after treatment. Fifty percent of patients from the treatment group achieved the treatment goal with 20 mg febuxostat at 4 weeks. Tubular markers were also decreased with the treatment. Conclusions: Febuxostat can reduce uric acid and improve renal function effectively in patients with CKD stage 3 diabetic nephropathy, while being well tolerated. However, the conclusion is still uncertain due to the short term of the study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a eficácia e segurança do febuxostat na função renal em pacientes com DRC estágio 3, com nefropatia diabética. Métodos: Foram recrutados pacientes em nosso hospital com nefropatia diabética (DN) estágio 3 de doença renal crônica (DRC) complicada por ácido úrico sérico alto (360 µmol/L). Os pacientes foram então divididos em grupo de tratamento e grupo controle, de acordo com o método da tabela de números aleatórios. Todos os pacientes receberam dieta pobre em purinas, inibidores do sistema renina-angiotensina-aldosterona (RAAS) e tratamento hipoglicêmico de rotina. O Febuxostat foi empregado apenas no grupo de tratamento. Os níveis de ácido úrico no sangue (AIU), creatinina sérica (Scr), cistatina C (cys-c), TFGe, quantificação de proteínas na urina em 24 horas, razão albumina e creatinina (ACR) foram avaliados em todos os pacientes antes e após o tratamento às 4, 8, 12 e 24 semanas. Resultados: Nenhuma diferença foi encontrada antes do tratamento entre os dois grupos. Após o tratamento nas 4, 8, 12 e 24 semanas, os níveis de sUA, SCr, cys-c e TFGe entre os dois grupos foram significativamente diferentes (P <0,05). Não houve diferença na quantificação de proteínas na urina em 24 horas, albuminúria e razão de creatinina entre dois grupos antes do tratamento, e diferenças significativas foram observadas após o tratamento. Cinquenta por cento dos pacientes do grupo de tratamento atingiram a meta de tratamento com 20 mg de febuxostat em 4 semanas. Marcadores tubulares também foram reduzidos com o tratamento. Conclusões: O Febuxostat pode reduzir o ácido úrico e melhorar a função renal efetivamente em pacientes com nefropatia diabética estágio com DRC no estágio 3, sendo bem tolerado. No entanto, a conclusão ainda é incerta devido ao curto prazo do estudo.

A survey on the implementation of breastfeeding in the state of mother infant separation / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To investigate the current situation of the implementation of breastfeeding in the state of mother infant separation in 75 hospitals in China, based on the evidence-based guidelines for breastfeeding of hospitalized newborns (hereinafter referred to as the guidelines).Methods:Totally 75 hospitals in China were selected using the convenience sampling method to distribute questionnaires to compare the implementation of breastfeeding after separation of mother and infant.Results:All the hospitals selected in this survey were not satisfied with the overall implementation of the guide, but the general hospital's interpretation and learning of the guide was better than that of the specialized hospital, with a statistically significant difference ( χ2 value was 5.616, P <0.05); the breastfeeding rate was lower after the separation of mother and infant, and only 18.7% (14/75) of the units with the feeding rate ≥ 75%; they provided support related to breast milk collection, kangaroo nursing and professional professionals in the aspect of quality management, specialized hospital was better than general hospital, the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 values were 9.450, 10.516, 6.436, P<0.05); 62.1% (18/29) of the specialized hospitals have multi-disciplinary cooperation teams to promote the separation of mother and infant breastfeeding, while only 34.8% (16/46) of the comprehensive hospitals have multi-disciplinary cooperation teams , the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 value was 7.254, P<0.05). Conclusion:The evidence-based guidelines for breastfeeding of hospitalized newborns in China mostly refer to the relevant international standards. There are some difficulties in the implementation of the guidelines due to the large differences in the economy and policies of various regions in China. In order to improve the success rate of breastfeeding separation between mother and infant, China should establish a national standard that is in line with the national conditions, so as to facilitate the reference implementation of hospitals at all levels.

Minimally invasive treatment of calcaneal fractures of Sanders Ⅱ & Ⅲ with subtalar arthroscopy assisted by self-designed retractor and reducer / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To evaluate the minimally invasive treatment of calcaneal fractures of Sanders Ⅱ &Ⅲ by closed reduction or a sacral sinus arc-shaped minimally invasive incision under subtalar arthroscopy assisted by a self-designed cervical retractor and a self-designed reducer to expose and assist the reduction followed by internal fixation with hollow nails and Kirschner wires.Methods From June 2016 to February 2018,53 patients (60 feet) were treated at Department of Hand and Foot Surgery,Central Hospital of Linyi for closed intra-articular calcaneal fractures.Of them,24 (28 feet) received the minimally invasive treatment and 29 (32 feet) open surgery via the conventional lateral L-shaped incision.The 2 groups were compared in terms of B(o)hler angle,Gissane angle,and the width,length and height of the calcaneus before operation,one week after operation and at the final follow-up,as well as in terms of preoperative preparation time,operation time,surgical bleeding volume,incision complications,subtalar joint stiffness,and anklehindfoot score of the American Foot and Ankle Surgery Association (AOFAS).Results The 2 groups were comparable because there were no significant differences between them in the preoperative general data (P ＞ 0.05).All the patients were followed up for 10 to 22 months (average,16 months).The B(o)hler angles,Gissane angles,and the widths,lengths and heights of the calcaneus after operation and at the final follow-up were significantly better than the preoperative values in the minimally invasive group (all P ＜ 0.05).The preoperative preparation time (2.5 d ± 1.2 d) and operation time (62.6 min ± 6.3 min) in the minimally invasive group were significantly shorter than those (7.6 d ± 3.5 d and 85.9 min ± 9.7 min) in the conventional group (P ＜ 0.05),the surgical bleeding volume in the former (30.5 mL ± 3.8 mL) was significantly smaller than that in the latter (80.9 mL ± 8.3 mL) (P ＜ 0.05),and the rates of incision complications (0) and subtalar joint stiffness (10.7％) in the former were significantly lower than in the latter (9.4％ and 43.7％) (P ＜ 0.05).However,there was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the AOFAS anlle-hindfoot score (92.8 ± 5.9 versus 89.5 ± 7.5) (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion The minimally invasive treatment of calcaneal fractures of Sanders Ⅱ & Ⅲ by closed reduction or a sacral sinus arc-shaped minimally invasive incision under subtalar arthroscopy assisted by a self-designed cervical retractor and a self-designed reducer to expose and assist the reduction followed by internal fixation with hollow nails and Kirschner wires can lead to satisfactory clinical results,because this method shortens significantly the time for hospitalization and leads to less invasion,fewer complications,accurate reposition and reliable fixation.

Upper hemisternotomy versus full sternotomy access approach for Stanford A acute aortic dissection: a propensity score matching analysis / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

Objective:In comparison with full sternotomy, we explore the safety and clinical efficacy of upper hemisternotomy for Stanford A acute aortic dissection.Methods:Retrospective analysis of 78 patients with Stanford type A acute aortic dissection from January 2014 to December 2018(20 patients underwent UHS invasive, 58 patients underwent FS invasive). Based on variables including gender、age、BMI、LVEF、Euro SCORE Ⅱ and type of surgery, two matched cohorts including 18 patients respectively were constructed: group UHS and group FS, the baseline data and perioperative indicators were analyzed.Results:Operative mortality was 3.9%(3 of 78). The patients＇baseline data were nearly balanced between the two groups after matching( P>0.05), only 1 case died of infectious cerebral hemorrhage in the FS group. The UHS group had a shorter cardiopulmonary bypass time than the FS group[(202±41)min vs.(235±39)min, P=0.041]. There was no significant difference in aorta clamping time[(159±38)min vs.(158±59)min, P=0.918] and hypothermic circulatory arrest time[(40±10)min vs.(50±20)min, P=0.081] between the two groups. The bladder temperature in the UHS group was significantly higher than that in the FS group[(24.0±3.1)℃ vs.(28.2±2.3)℃, P=0.001]. Compared with the FS group, the UHS group had less red blood cell transfusion[(4.8±2.8)U vs.(7.2±3.9)U, P=0.038], less postoperative drainage[(855±657)ml vs.(1510±703)ml, P=0.007], shorter ventilation support time(22 h vs. 58 h, P=0.037), shorter intensive care unit retention time[(4.6±2.7) days vs.(7.2±2.8) days, P=0.009], and shorter postoperative hospital stay time[(8.2±3.8) days vs.(18.4±3.8) days, P=0.001], but the incidence of pericardial puncture was higher in the UHS group[7(33%) vs. 1(6%), P=0.041]. 3 cases had postoperative renal insufficiency(requires dialysis), 5 cases(13.9%)had neurological complications, 1 case received re-exploration in the two groups respectively. Conclusion:The upper hemisternotomy approach is safe and feasible for Stanford A acute aortic dissection, with excellent early outcomes.

A report of 9 cases of living donor kidney transplantation from ABO-incompatible relatives / 中华器官移植杂志

Objective:To summarize the clinical experiences of 9 ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation at our center and explore its clinical application value.Methods:Methods From April 2016 to December 2019, there were 9 living kidney transplants of ABO incompatible relatives, including type A to type B (n=3), type B to type O (n=3), type B to type A (n=1) and type AB to type B (n=2). Immunosuppressant plus single membrane plasmapheresis (PE) and/or double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) and rituximab were employed for pretreating recipients. Adverse reactions of recipients were observed during and after pretreatment. Blood group antibody titer, complications and other related parameters were recorded before and after transplantation before and after monitoring pretreatment.Results:After pretreatment, IgM, IgG and total titer of blood group antibodies were ≤1: 4 on the day of transplantation and the titer of non-blood group antibodies rebounded within 2 weeks (≤1: 8). During preconditioning, 2 patients experienced oral numbness and involuntary dithering during plasmapheresis and there was 1 case of infusion reaction after rituximab dosing. The early recovery of renal function was all excellent. Renal biopsy was performed in 4 patients with slow elevation of serum creatinine and 1 case developed acute antibody-mediated rejection. The survival rate of all recipients at the last follow-up was 100%.Conclusions:Live kidney transplantation of ABO-incompatible relatives is both safe and feasible so that it may help alleviate some shortage of donor kidney.

Recognition and management of thyroid nodules in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

The characteristics of thyroid nodules in children are significantly different from those in adults,and the assessment and treatment of thyroid nodules in children are also different from those in adults.The key step to evaluate thyroid nodules is to differentiate benign from malignant nodules.Early identification of risk factors,definite diagnosis based on medical history,laboratory and related instruments,reasonable treatment and avoidance of overdiagnosis and treatment are helpful to improve the prognosis of children with thyroid nodules,especially children with malignant tumors,and reduce complications.

Construction of eukaryotic expression vector for human platelet CD36 gene 220C>T and 429+4insg variants and analysis of their expressions in HEK293T cells / 中华医学遗传学杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To construct eukaryotic expression vectors for human platelet CD36 gene 220 C>T and 429+4insg variants and analyze their expressions in HEK293T cells.@*METHODS@#RNA was isolated from human platelets and reversely transcribed into cDNA. Sequences of 220C>T and 429+4insg variants were derived by PCR amplification. The target sequence was ligated into a pcDNA3.1/V5-His-TOPO vector by TA cloning, which was transformed into TOP10 E. coli. Positive plasmids were screened by blue-white selection. After sequencing, plasmid DNA carrying 220C>T or 429+4insg variant was used to transfect HEK293T cells with the help of effectene. Expression of CD36 protein was then analyzed by flow cytometry and Western blotting.@*RESULTS@#An eukaryotic expression vector pcDNA3.1/V5-His-CD36 (220C>T/429+4insg) was constructed by TA cloning. After transfected into HEK293T cells, the 220C>T and 429+4insg variants resulted in CD36 deficiency in HEK cells, which was confirmed by flow cytometry and Western blotting.@*CONCLUSION@#The 220C>T and 429+4insg variants can cause CD36 deficiency in human platelets. This system may be used for assessing the effect of 220C>T, 429+4insg, and other variants on the expression of CD36.