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    20 January 2024, Volume 39 Issue 1
    Meta-analysis of the incidence of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation combined with incident thrombosis
    Peng Yimeng, Yao Yang, Li Siyu, Ding Ge, Sun Yanan, Wang Shengyu
    2024, 39(1):  5-11.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.001
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    Objective To systematically evaluate the incidence of thrombotic complications in patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation technology (ECMO). Methods Articles reporting ECMO and incident thrombosis published before December 2022 were systematically searched in the PubMed, EMBASE, Wanfang and CNKI database using the following keywords: “Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation or ECMO”, “thrombus or complication”. Two investigators were responsible for screening eligible articles based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Meta-analysis and subgroup analysis were performed using Review Manager 5.4 software. The quality of the included articles was evaluated according to the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) scoring system. Results A total of 16 literatures involving 1136 patients were selected. Meta-analysis showed that the incidence of thrombosis in ECMO patients was 52.0%(95% C I: 0.30-0.88) and I 2 was 91% ( P<0.01). Subgroup analysis showed that the incidence of ECMO concurrent thrombosis in patients <45 years old and 45-59 years old was 27.0%(95% C I: 0.14-0.50) and 53.0%(95% C I: 0.29-0.97), respectively. The incidence of patients with a mean duration of ECMO ≤10 days and >10 days was 50.0%(95% C I: 0.34-0.74) and 39.0%(95% C I: 0.11-1.38), respectively. The incidence of thrombosis with a body mass index(BMI) of 24-27.9 kg/m2 and ≥28 kg/m2 was 27.0%(95% C I: 0.07-1.07) and 66.0% (95% C I: 0.36-1.23), respectively. The incidence of thrombosis detected by the anticoagulation monitoring methods of partial thromboplastin time (APTT), activated clotting time (ACT) and anti-factor-Xa (anti-Xa) was 57.0%(95% C I: 0.47-0.69), 13.0%(95% C I: 0.08-0.20) and 45.0% (95% C I: 0.36-0.57), respectively. Conclusion The incidence of thrombotic complications in patients treated with ECMO is 52.0%. Patients with an older age, shorter duration of ECMO, greater BMI and monitored for APTT have a higher incidence of thrombotic complications.

    Effectiveness of cognitive interventions on elderly patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment: A meta-analysis
    Xiao Huangyi, Yuan Jiankun, Yan Ziyu, Zeng Wenshu, Lu Lanmo, Wang Jun
    2024, 39(1):  12-19.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.002
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    Objective To systematically evaluate the effect of cognitive interventions on elderly patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) reporting the effects of cognitive interventions on patients with aMCI published from 2005 to January 2023 were searched in the PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Internet (CNKI), Wanfang and VIP Database. Two investigators were responsible for literature screening, data collection and quality assessment based on the RCT evaluation criteria in the Cochrane 5.1.0 manual. Meta-analysis was performed using Rev Man 5.4. Results A total of 10 eligible studies involving 671 cases were included. Meta-analysis results showed that after the intervention, patients in the cognitive intervention group had significantly better scores of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) ( M D=1.99, 95% C I 1.40, 2.58; P<0.01), the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (ADAS-Cog) and the Modified Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale (Modified-ADAS-Cog) ( M D=-3.65, 95% C I -4.89, -2.41; P<0.01), the Contentment Subscale of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ-Contentment) ( M D=1.68, 95% C I -2.24, 5.60; P=0.40) and the Rivermead Behavioral Memory Test (RBMT) ( M D=4.69, 95% C I 3.41, 5.97; P<0.01) than those of the control group. The Quality of Life in Alzheimer Disease (QOL-AD) score was significantly higher in the cognitive intervention group than that of control group ( M D=1.79, 95% C I 0.60, 2.97; P=0.003). Conclusion The existing evidences have suggested that cognitive interventions may improve memory satisfaction, behavioral memory capacity and quality of survival, and delay the development of Alzheimer's disease in patients with aMCI. The effect of cognitive interventions on improving their cognitive function has been controversial possibly due to the small sample size, high rate of drop-out, and inconsistent baseline levels of cognitive function. Large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to explore the function of cognitive interventions in Alzheimer's disease patients with aMCI.

    Screening of glycolysis-related genes for predicting the prognosis of patients with gastric cancer: Based on bioinformatics
    Zhao Xuhui, Huang Xiaomin, Da Dezhuan, Xu Yan, Cui Xiaodong, Li Hongling
    2024, 39(1):  20-29.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.003
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    Objective To construct a glycolysis-related gene model for predicting the prognosis of gastric cancer (GC) patients based on bioinformatics. Methods The messenger RNA expression profiles of GC patients were analyzed in The Cancer Genome Atlas program, and gene sets with significant differences between GC tissues and normal tissues were verified using gene set enrichment analysis. A glycolysis-related genes model for predicting the prognosis of GC patients was constructed using least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression analysis, and the predictive performance of the model was validated using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, receiver operating characteristic curve, and univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. Gene set variation analysis was performed to analyze the differences in biological pathway states between high-risk and low-risk groups. Results Fourteen glycolysis-related genes (PFKFB2、UHRF1、ACYP1、CLDN9、STC1、EFNA3、NUP50、ADH4、ANGPTL4、PKP2、VCAN、HIF 1A、LHX9、ANKZF1、ALDH3A2) were identified as prognostic markers for GC patients. Based on a risk score derived from these 15 gene features using Cox regression analysis, patients were classified into high-risk and low-risk groups. These 15 gene markers were independent biomarkers for predicting the prognosis, and patients with a low-risk score had a better prognosis. The combination of gene markers and clinical prognostic factors in a Nomogram effectively predicted overall survival and disease-free survival. Conclusion The established panel of 15 glycolysis-related gene markers can serve as reliable tools for predicting the prognosis of GC patients and may provide potential targets for glycolysis-targeted therapy in GC.

    Correlation between homocysteine and abdominal aortic calcification in non-dialysis patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease
    Yang Xingmeng, Ma Xiaoying, Sheng Yuping, Liu Ye, Zhang Haoran, Xu Haiping, Wang Na, Sun Fuyun
    2024, 39(1):  30-33.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.004
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    Objective To evaluate the levels of homocysteine (Hcy) and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and to explore the correlation between Hcy levels and AAC in CKD patients. Methods A total of 291 CKD patients who visited the Department of Nephrology at Cangzhou Central Hospital from December 1, 2019 to December 1, 2022 were selected. They were assigned into a calcified group ( n=140) and a non calcified group ( n=151) according to the evaluating results of lateral abdominal X-ray for AAC. The general information and Hcy levels were recorded between groups, and the correlation between Hcy levels and the occurrence of AAC in CKD patients was analyzed. Results The Hcy level in the calcified group was significantly higher than that of the non calcified group ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis suggests that elevated Hcy ( O R=1.033, 95% C I: 1.016-1.051, P<0.01) was one of the independent risk factors for the occurrence of AAC in CKD patients. Conclusion High Hcy is one of the independent risk factors for the occurrence of AAC in CKD patients.

    Correlation between serum Vitamin B12 and mild cognitive impairment in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
    Zhang Jianan, Sun Linlin, Zhan Xiaoyan, Li Bing
    2024, 39(1):  34-37.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.005
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    Objective To investigate the correlation between serum vitamin B12 (VB12) level and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A total of 120 elderly T2DM patients admitted to the Endocrinology Department of Fushun Central Hospital from January 2023 to July 2023 were collected. According to the tertiles of the measured serum VB12, patients were divided into A group (200 ng/L≤VB12<500 ng/L, n=36), B group (500 ng/L≤VB12<800 ng/L, n=71), and C group (800 ng/L≤VB12<1100 ng/L, n=13). The cognitive function of patients was evaluated using the Simple Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale. The prevalence of MCI was compared among the three groups. Logistic regression was performed to analyze the relative risks for MCI in elderly T2DM patients with different levels of vitamin B12. Results The incidence of MCI decreased with the increasing serum VB12 level. After adjusting for gender, age, total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), logistic regression results showed that with Group C as the reference group, the odds ratio ( O R) and corresponding 95% confidence interval ( C I) for MCI in Group A was 6.121 and 1.161-32.265, respectively. Conclusion Serum VB12 ranging from 200 ng/L to 500 ng/L is an independent risk factor for MCI in elderly T2DM patients.

    Pathogen and clinical characteristics of children with hematologic neoplasms complicated with sepsis
    Huang Saihu, Long Zhongjie, Dong Xingqiang, Meng Xiangying, Wu Shuiyan, Bai Zhenjiang
    2024, 39(1):  38-42.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.006
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    Objective To investigate the pathogenic bacteria characteristics of blood flow infection in children with hematologic neoplasms, thus providing an evidence for rational use of anti-infective drugs. Methods Retrospective analysis was performed on continuous children with hematologic neoplasms whose discharge diagnosis were sepsis/septic shock admitted to the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University from January 2021 to December 2021, and pathogen result and drug sensitivity data of bilateral blood culture examination before antibiotic use were collected. Results A total of 963 children with hematologic neoplasms were diagnosed with sepsis, with 141(14.6%) of positive blood culture, and 156 of pathogenic strains. The median age was 82 (31.5, 131) months, male/female: 2.05∶1. Gram-negative bacteria accounted for 43.59% in the positive blood culture group, and the top three were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. The susceptibility rate of piperacillin, tazobactam, cefepime and amiacamycin was all greater than 85%, and that to Imipenem to Pseudomonas aeruginosa was 50%, that to Meropenem to Pseudomonas aeruginosa was 56.25%, that to Imipenem and meropenem to Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae was 93%. There were 5 strains of extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase(ESBL)-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae and 3 strains of Escherichia coli. Gram-positive bacteria accounted for 55.77%, the top three were Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus hominis, and Streptococcus bradycosus. the susceptibility rates of Linezolid and Vancomycin were all 100%, whereas Fungi accounted for 0.64%. There were 109 cases of agranulocytosis among 141 children with positive blood culture, including 76 cases of post-chemotherapy myelosuppression, 42 cases of post-transplantation acquired immunodeficiency, 23 cases of marrow restoration. Totally 24 cases (17.02%) were septic shock and 15 cases (10.64%) were deaths. Conclusion Sepsis in children with hematologic neoplasms is more common in school-age children, with more boys than girls, and most of them occur in agranulocytosis. Although blood culture results show that Gram-positive bacteria is the main pathogenic bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria is the most important pathogenic bacteria causing death in children with sepsis. Gram-positive bacteria has highly sensitive to Vancomycin and Linezolid, similarly, Gram-negative bacteria has highly sensitive to Piperacillin, Tazobactam, Cefepime and Amikacin.

    Analysis of risk factors for refractory Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia in children
    Yu Zeyu, Lin Xi, Chen Zhanghua, Yang Wei, Chen Zhimin, Zhang Hai
    2024, 39(1):  43-46.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.007
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    Objective To analyze risk factors for refractory M y c o p l a s m a p n e u m o n i a e pneumonia (RMPP) in children. Methods A total of 67 children with RMPP who were admitted in the Department of Paediatrics, Luoyuan County Hospital from January 2020 to September 2023 were enrolled in the case group. During the same period, 134 children with common M y c o p l a s m a p n e u m o n i a e pneumonia and complete clinical data were selected in the control group. Children in both groups were initially treated with macrolide antibiotics. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to analyze the risk factors for RMPP in children. The predictive potentials of risk factors for RMPP in children were assessed by plotting the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Results Decreased albumin, decreased platelet count, heat peak≥40 ℃, lactate dehydrogenase≥500 U/L, and lobar pneumonia changes on pulmonary imaging were risk factors for RMPP in children. The area under the curve (AUC) and cut-off value of risk factors were as follows: albumin<40 g/L (AUC=0.765, 95% C I=0.803-0.901), lactate dehydrogenase≥500 U/L (AUC=0.753, 95% C I=0.772-0.877), platelet count<120×109/L (AUC=0.821, 95% C I:0.761-0.868), heat peak≥40 ℃ (AUC=0.750, 95% C I: 0.685-0.807), and lobar pneumonia changes on pulmonary imaging (AUC=0.541, 95% C I: 0.469-0.611). Conclusion RMPP should be alerted in children with albumin<40 g/L, platelet count<120×109/L, heat peak≥40 ℃, lactate dehydrogenase≥500 U/L, and lobar pneumonia changes on pulmonary imaging.

    The relationship between minimal residual disease on day 15 and prognosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
    Liu Lili, Yuan Yuting, Lai Gengliang, Tian Chuan, Lan Xiang, Ye Zhonglv
    2024, 39(1):  47-52.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.008
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    Objective To analyze the relationship between minimal residual disease (MRD) on day 15 and prognosis in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and to create a prediction model based on the cut-off values of MRD as 0.01%, 0.1% and 1% on day 15 to predict the prognosis of ALL in children. Methods The clinical data of 90 children with ALL from January 2016 to October 2020 in the Medical Center of Children, Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University were collected. The Cox regression model was used to analyze the independent prognostic value of each clinical feature. With 0.01%, 0.1%, and 1% of MRD on day 15 as the cut-off values, three Cox regression models were created and validated for the fitting effect via the likelihood ratio test. Results The 5-year survival of 90 children with ALL was 69.1%±5.6%. As of the last follow-up visit, the overall mortality was 25.6% (23/90). Cox multivariate regression analysis showed that MRD on day 15 was an independent risk factor for the prognosis of ALL children when MRD was 0.01% and 0.1% as positive reference values ( P<0.05). The likelihood ratio test was used to evaluate the fitting effect of different prognostic models on the data. The results showed that the prediction model with 0.1% of MRD as the cut-off value had a better prediction efficacy for the clinical outcome of ALL. Conclusion On day 15, MRD is an independent risk factor for the prognosis of children with ALL, and the cut-off value of 0.1% is more valuable for clinical prediction.

    Clinical analysis of 5 cases with precocious puberty caused by hypothalamic hamartomas treated with gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues
    Yi Peng, Li Cuiling, Huang Xinjiang, Zeng Chunhua
    2024, 39(1):  53-56.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.009
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    Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of precocious puberty caused by hypothalamic hamartomas in children. Methods Five cases of precocious puberty caused by hypothalamic hamartomas diagnosed and treated by Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center from May 2017 to May 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Relevant literatures were searched in Wanfang and PubMed databases to summarize the diagnosis and treatment characteristics of precocious puberty caused by hypothalamic hamartomas. Results Five children with hypothalamic hamartomas were initially diagnosed from 6 months to 8 years old. Precocious puberty was the prominent performance. They were treated with gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) (Enantone injection or Diphereline injection), achieving a significant outcome of controlled sexual development, including significantly decreased sex hormone levels and controlled bone age. The menstruation of Case 1 disappeared, and the breast development of stage B2 was recovered to stage B1. The penis and testicles of Case 2 and Case 5 did not further enlarge. The breast development of Case 3 and Case 4 was recovered from stage B3 to stage B2. Conclusion Precocious puberty is the main manifestation of hypothalamic hamartomas. GnRHa can be initially applied to those without neurological manifestations like epilepsy. They have an acceptable efficacy on controlling precocious puberty, so as to avoid a surgical treatment.

    IgG4-related diseases characterized by increased IgE level and eosinophil count with multiple lymphadenopathy: A case report
    Song Jialiang, Jiang Yingjie, Kong Ruina, Cai Qing, Gao Jie
    2024, 39(1):  57-60.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.010
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    Objective To explore the clinical features and treatment of immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related diseases characterized by increased immunoglobulin E (IgE) level and eosinophilic count with multiple lymphadenopathy. Methods The clinical data, diagnosis and treatment process of a patient with IgG4-related disease characterized by increased IgE level and eosinophilic count with multiple lymphadenopathy were retrospective analyzed, and related literatures were reviewed. Results A 24-year-old male patient was admitted with the enlargement of bilateral inguinal lymph nodes for more than 2 years. The clinical manifestations, IgG4 test and pathology results suggested the diagnosis of IgG4-related disease. The therapeutic regimen was 20 mg prednisone orally once a day and 5 mg Tofacitinib citrate tablets orally twice a day. The dosage was adjusted according to the blood test and ultrasound results, and the symptoms of the patient were significantly improved at the final follow-up visit. Conclusion IgG4-related diseases are often characterized by significantly elevated serum IgG4 levels and lump-like lesions. Increased IgE level and eosinophil count are rarely observed in cases of IgG4-related diseases, although their important roles have been recently identified. Glucocorticoids are the first-line drugs, and targeted drugs like Tofacitinib may have potential therapeutic effects on IgG4-related diseases, which expand the new idea of the treatment.

    A case of cerebral amyloid angiopathy firstly visiting mental health department
    Ma Xiuyun, Zhu Juhong, Yang Bin
    2024, 39(1):  61-64.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.011
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    Objective To investigate the clinical symptoms and imaging manifestations of cerebral amyloid angiopathy(CAA). Methods The clinical data of a case who was first diagnosed with CAA in psychiatric department was retrospectively analyzed. Results The 58-year-old female patient had main clinical manifestations of plain emotion, reduced speech, and memory loss, with 0.51 g/L of cerebrospinal fluid protein, 118.9 mmol/L of chlorine, weak positive in Pan's test, irregular electroencephalogram alpha wave, more slow wave, displaying diffuse intracranial microbleeding by susceptibility weighted imaging(SWI), 11 points of Montreal cognitive assessment score(MCAS), 55 points of Wechsler Intelligence Scale(WIS). The patient was managed by methylprednisolone (500 mg/d) and papaverine (90 mg/d), and the symptoms were partially improved after two months of discharge. Conclusion SWI has high clinical value in the diagnosis of CAA.

    Generative artificial intelligence: Ethical review on the empowerment in medical humanities education
    Zhao Xin, Liu Yun
    2024, 39(1):  65-69.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2024.01.012
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    Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is emerged as a game-changing technology with far-reaching implications across various fields. It is expected to bring new opportunities for rapid development in numerous areas, including the education sector where GAI has already shown promising results through multi-platform integration. In the future, the iterative development of GAI will give rise to a plethora of potential applications in the field of medical humanities education, enhancing its effectiveness precisely, promoting its development, and creating innovative modes of panoramic experience in the teaching process. However, along with the inherent ethical issues of GAI technology, such as black box algorithms, information cocooning, data privacy and security, and discriminatory algorithms, there will also be risks with distinct medical humanities characteristics that arise from the deep integration of GAI and medical humanities education. For instance, there is a possibility of values being compromised, the diminishing of human dominance, and the imbalance of the binary relationship between teaching and learning due to an excessive reliance on GAI. In order to address these ethical concerns and devise effective countermeasures to mitigate the risks imposed by GAI in empowering medical humanities education, it is necessary to establish clear boundaries and maximize the potential of artificial intelligence. We must also ensure that GAI stays true to its original purpose in this era of rapid technological advancements, and create a conducive ecological environment for its development based on legal regulations.