Objective To assess the growth station, the upper respiratory infection frequency and consultation frequency of the geographically defined high risk neonatal population at 1-year-old based on both birthweight and gestational age. Methods All infants admitted in our hospital from May in 2008 to May in 2009 were divided into three groups according to gestational age and birth weight, that were, group 1: born lt;32 completed gestational weeks and weighing ≥1 500 g; group 2: born after 32 completed gestational weeks and weighing lt;1 500 g; and group 3: born lt;32 completed gestational weeks and weighing lt;1 500 g. Information at 12 months corrected age about growth, the upper respiratory infection frequency and consultation frequency was collected. Results The growth rate of weight and head circumference in group 3 were lower than that in group 1, and the length growth rate was lower than that in group 1 and group 2. Infants in group 3 suffered from more airway infections (median: 15.5) than in group 1 (12.5) and group 2 (8.5). Infants in group 3 needed more medical consultations (median: 27.5) than those in group 1(17.5) and group 2 (15.5). Conclusions This study gives estimates for growth outcome, airway infection and consultation frequency at 12 months corrected age for very low birthweight infants (lt;1 500 g) and for very preterm infants (lt;32 completed gestational weeks). Gestational age and birth weight are the same important for predicting infants’ outcome and should therefore be integrated into clinical statistics.
As a novel soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator, vericiguat can improve myocardial and vascular function, reduce ventricular remodeling, myocardial hypertrophy, inflammation and fibrosis, and delay the progression of heart failure by interfering with cell signaling pathways. Vericiguat not only can significantly reduce the risk of heart failure-related hospitalization or cardiovascular death, but also is well tolerated and compliant by patients, which can increase the additional benefit and improve prognosis of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. This article will review the mechanism and research progress of vericiguat in heart failure with reduced ejectionfraction.
Objective To explore the clinical significance of IL-6 and 8-isoprostane( 8-iso-PG) in exhaled breath condensate( EBC) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD) and smoking. Methods 17 patients with stable COPD and 30 healthy controls( 14 smokers and 16 non-smokers) were included in this study. EBC was collected in all subjects with a self-designed experimental device. The concentrations of 8-iso-PG and IL-6 in EBC were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results Both8-iso-PG and IL-6 levels significantly increased in the COPD patients [ ( 8. 37±5. 09) pg/mL and ( 4. 62 ±1. 73) pg/mL, respectively] compared with the healthy non-smokers[ ( 5. 23 ±3. 08) pg/mL and ( 3. 09 ±1. 85) pg/mL, respectively] ( both P lt;0. 01) . There was no difference between the COPD patients and thehealthy smokers( both P gt; 0. 05) . The IL-6 level significantly increased in the healthy smokers compared with the non-smokers [ ( 4. 06 ±1. 59) pg/mL vs ( 3. 09 ±1. 85) pg/mL, P lt;0. 05] , but the 8-iso-PG level was similar in the non-smokers and smokers( P gt;0. 05) . Conclusion Airway inflammation and oxide stress are persistent in stable COPD patients and are aggravated by smoking.
ObjectiveTo summarize the clinical progress of minimally invasive techniques in treatment of pilonidal disease.MethodThe relevant literatures about minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of pilonidal disease in recent years were reviewed.ResultsAbout hair removal and carbolic acid injection, they had less damage, fewer complications, higher recurrence rate compared to other surgery, and did not affect the second treatment. The fibrin injection could not clarify its role in the treatment of pilonidal disease due to some defects in the clinical design. Bascom Ⅰhad the advantages of fast recovery and no need for hospitalization, with a recurrence rate of 8%–16%. According to the results of some current clinical researches, it was a promising operation. Sinus resection required further clinical evaluation due to the limited results of current researches. A clinical study of more than 1 000 cases over 10 years showed that the recurrence rate in 10 years was 16%. Compared with frequently used pilonidal operations, the trephine technique was associated with a lower recurrence rate and a lower incidence of postoperative complication. Some short-term clinical researches showed that endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment was a safe, minimally invasive, and less complication treatment.ConclusionsCompared with frequently used pilonidal operations, minimally invasive technique has the advantages of shortening the hospital stay, shortening the healing time, and reducing complications. It is worth of application.
Objective To research the effects of recombinant growth hormone (rhGH) with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on nitrogen balance and nutritional state of the patients following major abdominal surgery. Methods We randomly selected 45 patients receiving TPN after major abdominal surgery and distributed them to study group (rhGH+TPN, n＝30) and control group (TPN only, n＝15). For 7 days after operation, every one was given rhGH 4u or replaced by hypodermic injection of normal saline (control group). Results TPN+rhGH promoted the rehabilitant of nitrogen balance, heightened the level of plasma albumin and transferrin and increased the weight and creatinin/height index (CHI), but the thickness of triceps skin fold (TSF) had no significant change in patients following major abdominal surgery. Conclusion The rhGH can improve the effects of TPN.
目的探讨晚期恶性梗阻性黄疸减黄、保肝的处理方式。方法回顾性分析我科2008年1月至2009年10月期间收治的80例恶性梗阻性黄疸患者，根据肿瘤部位、患者身体、经济条件等确定无法行根治性手术者，采用不同的减黄术式。结果本组80例患者中，9例行PTCD，42例行PTBS，29例行ERBD。并发症发生情况: PTBS组有15例，ERBD组6例，PTCD组2例。PTCD组的住院时间和住院费用明显低于PTBS组和ERBD组(Plt;0.05)。结论晚期恶性梗阻性黄疸，一经确诊，尽早处理，微创引流减黄是首选方式。
目的 探讨闭孔疝的诊断和治疗方法。方法 回顾性分析了我院2001年10月至2009年8月期间收治并经手术证实的8例闭孔疝患者的临床资料。结果 8例均为女性，其中7例是老年、体弱的多产妇，1例是已婚年轻女性。平均年龄74.6岁（46～85岁），平均体重为39.1 kg（34～43 kg），平均生育5胎（1～10胎）。8例患者中5例术前经CT检查确诊而行手术治疗，3例由外院转入者在行急诊剖腹探查术中确诊。7例行坏死小肠切除吻合术，1例行嵌頓小肠复位术。 术后4例出现并发症：1例肺炎、1例切口感染、1例低蛋白水肿、1例为酸中毒和低血钾（死亡）。7例痊愈出院，1例死亡。结论 闭孔疝缺乏特异性表现，对年老体弱的经产妇出现腹痛、呕吐和股部疼痛应想到闭孔疝的可能；CT检查能提高闭孔疝的诊断率。准确的诊断和及时的手术干预是改善闭孔疝患者预后的关键。