Objective To explore the timing and safety of limited-period lung cancer surgery in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Methods Clinical data of of patients infected with COVID-19 undergoing lung cancer surgery (an observation group) in the Department of Thoracic Surgery of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, the Department of Thoracic Surgery of General Hospital of Southern Theater Command of PLA, and the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University from December 2022 to January 2023 were retrospectively analyzed and compared with patients who underwent surgery during the same period but were not infected with COVID-19 (a control group), to explore the impact of COVID-19 infection on lung cancer surgery. Results We finally included 110 patients with 73 patients in the observation group (28 males and 45 females at age of 52.62±12.80 years) and 37 patients in the control group (22 males and 15 females at age of 56.84±11.14 years). The average operation time of the observation group was longer than that of the control group, and the incidence of anhelation was higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). There were no statistcal differences in blood loss, length of hospital stay, moderate or above fever rate, degree of cough and chest pain, or blood routine between the two groups. ConclusionIt is safe and feasible to perform lung cancer surgery early after recovery for COVID-19 patients with lung cancer.
ObjectiveTo investigate the inhibitory effect of lentivirus-mediated polypyrimidine bundle binding protein-associated splicing factor (PSF) on retinal neovascularization (RNV) in mice model of oxygen-induced retinopathy (OIR).MethodsOne hundred and twelve 5-day-old C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal control group, simple OIR model group, OIR model + lentivirus empty vector treatment group (Vec group) and OIR model + PSF lentivirus treatment group (PSF group), with 16, 32, 32 and 32 mice, respectively. When the mice were 7 days old, the mice in the normal control group were fed in a routine environment, and the mice in the OIR model group, Vec group and PSF group were established OIR model. The mice in the Vec group and PSF group were given an intravitreal injection of 1 μl of lentiviral vector and PSF lentivirus (titer 1×1011 TU/ml) at the age of 12 days. No injection was performed in the normal control group and simple OIR group. RNV was evaluated by counting the number of pre-retinal neovascular cells and analysis of non-perfusion area by immunofluorescent staining of the mouse retina. Real-time quantitative PCR was applied to detect the mRNA expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and hemeoxygenase-1 (HO-1). Western blot analysis was applied to detect the protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and PSF. Results Of the normal control group, simple OIR model group, Vec group and PSF group, the number of pre-retinal neovascular cell nuclei were 0.00, 14.36±5.50, 15.67±4.96, 8.13±2.09, the non-perfusion area were 0.00%, (35.71±2.81)%, (36.57±4.53)%, (15.33±4.75)%, respectively. The differences of the number of pre-retinal neovascular cell nuclei and non-perfusion area among 4 groups were significant (F=24.87, 165.70; P<0.05). Compared with the normal control group, there were more pre-retinal neovascular cell nucleis and larger non-perfusion area in the simple OIR model group and Vec group (P<0.05). Compared with the simple OIR model group and Vec group, there were lower pre-retinal neovascular cell nucleis and smaller non-perfusion area in the PSF group (P<0.05). Real-time quantitative PCR and Western blot showed that the mRNA expression of Nrf2, HO-1 (F=53.66, 83.54) and protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and PSF (F=58.38, 52.69, 24.79) among 4 groups were significant (P<0.05). The mRNA expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and PSF in the simple OIR model group and Vec group decreased significantly than those in the normal control group (P<0.05). The mRNA expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and protein expression of Nrf2, HO-1 and PSF in the PSF group were increased significantly than those in the simple OIR model group and Vec group (P<0.05). model group and Vec group (P<0.05).ConclusionIntravitreal injection of lentivirus-mediated PSF inhibits RNV in mice model of OIR possibly through up-regulating the expression of Nrf2 and HO-1.
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of genus Phyllanthus for chronic HBV infection. Design a systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Methods Randomized trials comparing genus Phyllanthus versus placebo, no intervention, general non-specific treatment, other herbal medicine, or interferon treatment for chronic HBV infection were identified by electronic and manual searches. Trials of Phyllanthus herb plus interferon versus interferon alone were also included. No blinding and language limitations were applied. The methodological quality of trials was assesses, by the Jadadscale plus allocation concealment. Results Twenty-two randomized trials (n=1 947) were identified. The methodological quality was high in five double blind trials and rest was low. The combined results showed that Phyllanthus species had positive effect on clearance of serum HBsAg (relative risk 5.64, 95%C1 1.85 to 17.21) compared with placebo or no intervention. There was no significant difference on clearance of serum HBsAg, HBeAg and HBV DNA between Phyllanthus and interferon. Phyllanthus species were better than non-specific treatment or other herbal medicines on clearance of serum HBeAg, HBeAg, HBV DNA, and liver enzyme normalization. Analyses showed a better effect of the Phyllanthus plus interferon combination on clearance of serum (1.56, 1.06 to 2.32) and HBV DNA (1.52, 1.05 to 2.21) than interferon alone. No serious adverse events were reported. Conclusions Based on the review Phyllanthus species may have positive effect on antiviral activity and liver biochemistry in chronic HBV infection. However, the evidence is not b due to the general low methodological quality and the variations of the herb. Further large trials are needed.
ObjectiveTo analyze the correlation between the vaccination status of inpatients with Omicron variant infection and the risk of Omicron critical illness. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of patients with Omicron infection admitted to a designated hospital for COVID-19 in Chengdu from December 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Patients were divided into critical group and non-critical group according to their condition and the "COVID-19 Diagnosis and Treatment Program (Tenth Edition)". According to the vaccination status, the patients were divided into incomplete vaccination group, full vaccination group and booster vaccination group. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the association between vaccination, symptoms and signs at admission, and the risk of critical illness. ResultsA total of 3 603 inpatients with Omicron infection were included, including 730 cases (20.3%) in the critical group and 2 873 cases (79.7%) in the non-critical group. There were 2 399 people (66.6%) in the incomplete vaccination group, 433 people (12%) in the full vaccination group, and 771 people (21.4%) in the booster vaccination group. Compared with the incomplete vaccination group, the proportion of critical illness in the full vaccination group and booster vaccination group was lower, and the critical illness rate increased with age (P<0.05). After adjusting for age, gender, and underlying diseases, the results of multivariate logistic analysis showed that full vaccination (OR=0.67, 95%CI 0.50 to 0.89) and booster vaccination (OR=0.76, 95% CI 0.61 to 0.94) were significantly associated with a reduced risk of critical illness. ConclusionFull vaccination and booster dose can effectively reduce the risk of critical illness after infection.
目的 提高对成人系统性Epstein-Barr(EB)病毒阳性T细胞淋巴组织增殖性疾病(ASEBV+T-LPD)肠道病变的认识。 方法 报道2012年3月-10月我院收治的2例以肠道病变为首发表现的ASEBV+T-LPD,并结合3例文献报道进行分析讨论。 结果 2例成人患者以腹泻为主要表现,伴有发热、淋巴结长大,初期分别误诊为结核及肠道感染,淋巴结病检提示多克隆EBER+的T淋巴细胞浸润,确诊ASEBV+T-LPD。例1经3 周期GLIDE方案(吉西他滨+门冬酰胺酶+异环磷酰胺+地塞米松+依托泊苷)化学疗法(化疗)后疾病进展,死于肺部感染。例2经干扰素联合抗病毒药物治疗,病情稳定。复习文献目前仅3例以肠道病变为首发表现的ASEBV+T-LPD被报道,早期均被误诊为炎性肠病或感染,3例均出现肠道穿孔或大出血等并发症,其中2例死亡。 结论 成人系统性EB病毒阳性T细胞淋巴组织增殖性疾病的肠道病变较为罕见,容易误诊为结核及炎性肠病。部分患者病情进展迅速,可出现肠道穿孔及消化道大出血等致死性并发症,死亡率高,预后差。确诊本病需密切结合临床和病理学检查。常规化疗及抗病毒治疗仅部分有效,不能维持长期缓解。
Objective To investigate the influence of including HIV/AIDS patients on the consolidated fund under the New Cooperative Medical System (NCMS). Methods Designed questionnaires were used to investigate 24 HIV/AIDS patients and 1155 randomized sample of the population to compare their income, requirement for public health service, expenditure of medical care and to analyze the influence of including HIV/AIDS patients. Results We found the income of HIV/AIDS patients was lower than healthy population in 2003 (722 vs. 2 162 RMB) ; but the requirement (outpatient:2 :1, inpatient:5 :1 )and expenditure of medical care was higher in HIV/AIDS patients. Including HIV/ AIDS patients into NCMS would cause an adverse-effect on consolidated fund. When more than 293 HIV/AIDS patients were included, it would be beyond what the consolidated fund can afford. Conclusions Including HIV/AIDS patients into NCMS can decrease the HIV/AIDS expenditure to some degree. But the government still needs to get involved to share risks and to establish an HIV/AIDS fund to cover that part which NCMS could not afford.
【Abstract】Objective To study the characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection after liver transplantation. Methods The literatures of recent 10 years were collected and reviewed. ResultsThe infection rate of CMV after liver transplantation was high, and it was frequently complicated with other types of infectious diseases. There was no specificity in the clinical features of CMV infection, and no effective measures were taken for early diagnosis, prevention and therapy.Conclusion CMV is the primary opportunistic pathogen after liver transplantation. Monitoring the status of CMV infection in recipients preoperatively and postoperatively, early prophylaxis and treatment are very important and useful to prevent and treat this disease.