Macroscopic hematuria in wasp sting patients: a retrospective study

BackgroundMacroscopic hematuria after wasp sting has been reported in Asia to occur before acute kidney injury (AKI), and is often used by clinicians as a sign indicating the need for intensive care and blood purification therapy. However, there is no study on the clinical characteristics and prognosis of this symptom.MethodsThe clinical data of 363 patients with wasp sting admitted to Suining Central Hospital from January 2016 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. At admission, the poisoning severity score (PSS) was used as the criterion for severity classification. According to the presence of macroscopic hematuria, the patients were divided into macroscopic hematuria and non-macroscopic hematuria group.ResultsOf the 363 wasp sting patients, 219 were male and 144 were female, with a mean age of 55.9 ± 16.3 years. Fifty-one (14%) had macroscopic hematuria, 39 (10.7%) had AKI, 105 (28.9%) had rhabdomyolysis, 61 (16.8%) had hemolysis, 45 (12.4%) went on to received hemodialysis, and 14 (3.9%) died. The incidence of AKI in macroscopic hematuria group was 70.6%, and oliguric renal failure accounted for 72.2%. Patients with macroscopic hematuria had significantly higher PSS (2.2 ± 0.5 vs. 1.1 ± 0.3, p < .001).ConclusionMacroscopic hematuria can be regarded as a surrogate marker of deteriorating clinical outcome following wasp stings. In wasp sting patients with symptoms of macroscopic hematuria or serum LDH higher than 463.5 u/L upon admission, the risk of AKI increases significantly, therefore hemodialysis should be considered. The PSS is helpful in early assessment of the severity of wasp sting patients.     

箝式取栓治疗颅内大血管栓塞的体外模型

临床研究显示,与传统支架取栓(CSRT)比较,箝式取栓(TCET)可降低术中栓子碎裂逃逸概率,提高取栓成功率[1]。本实验旨在探讨TCET取栓机制并与CSRT比较取栓术中栓子逃逸情况。     

Mechanism of Graft Damage Caused by NTPDase1-activated Macrophages in Acute Antibody-Mediated Rejection

ObjectivesTo investigate the effect and mechanism of macrophage activation and graft damage caused by nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 1 (NTPDase1) in acute antibody-mediated rejection (AMR).MethodsAcute AMR was induced in different skin-grafted nude mouse models with wild-type NTPDase1 expression, transgene-enhanced NTPDase1 expression, or NTPDase1 gene knockout. Several methods (eg, real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction, high-performance liquid chromatography [HPLC], immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and luciferin/luciferase assays) were used to study (at the histologic and molecular levels) the extracellular adenosine diphosphate (ADP) concentration, macrophage proliferation, major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II antigen expression on the surface of macrophages, B-cell activating factor (BAFF) expression in the peripheral blood serum, and the total number of SmIg-positive B cells during acute AMR. The relative activity of NTPDase1 in B cells and epithelial cells, pathologic changes, and the incidence of positive C4d deposition around the capillaries of skin grafts on the different nude mice were studied.ResultsMacrophages proliferated significantly when acute AMR occurred. The higher the NTPDase1 expression level, the lower the extracellular ADP concentration, the expression of MHC class II antigens on the surface of macrophages, the expression of BAFF in the peripheral blood serum, and the total number of SmIg-positive B cells, indicating negative correlations. The relative activity of NTPDase1 in B cells and epithelial cells of the skin graft was different among the different mice. The higher the NTPDase1 expression level, the lower the degree of pathologic damage to the skin graft.ConclusionsImbalance in extracellular ADP degradation by NTPDase1 may promote macrophage activation, and activated macrophages may be an important cause of graft damage.     

A Comparison of Bone-Targeted Exercise With and Without Antiresorptive Bone Medication to Reduce Indices of Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women With Low Bone Mass: The MEDEX-OP Randomized Controlled Trial

The goal of the MEDEX-OP trial was to compare the efficacy of a known effective high-intensity resistance and impact training (HiRIT) with a low-intensity exercise control (Buff Bones® [BB]), alone or in combination with antiresorptive bone medication, on indices of fracture risk (bone mass, body composition, muscle strength, functional performance), compliance, and safety. Primary study outcomes were 8-month change in lumbar spine (LS) and total hip (TH) bone mineral density (BMD). Healthy postmenopausal women with low bone mass (T-score ≤ −1.0) on or off stable doses (≥12 months) of antiresorptive medication were recruited. A total of 115 women (aged 63.6 ± 0.7 years; body mass index [BMI] 25.5 kg/m²; femoral neck [FN] T-score −1.8 ± 0.1) were randomly allocated to 8-month, twice-weekly, 40-minute HiRIT (5 sets of 5 repetitions, >80% to 85% 1 repetition maximum) or BB (low-intensity, Pilates-based training), stratified by medication intake, resulting in four groups: HiRIT (n = 42), BB (n = 44), HiRIT-med (n = 15), BB-med (n = 14). HiRIT improved LS BMD (1.9 ± 0.3% versus 0.1 ± 0.4%, p < 0.001) and stature (0.2 ± 0.1 cm versus −0.0 ± 0.1 cm, p = 0.004) more than BB. Both programs improved functional performance, but HiRIT effects were larger for leg and back muscle strength and the five times sit-to-stand test (p < 0.05). There was a positive relationship between maximum weight lifted and changes in LS BMD and muscle strength in the HiRIT groups. Exploratory analyses suggest antiresorptive medication may enhance exercise efficacy at the proximal femur and lumbar spine. Exercise compliance was good (82.4 ± 1.3%) and both programs were well tolerated (7 adverse events: HiRIT 4; BB 3). HiRIT improved indices of fracture risk significantly more than Buff Bones®. More trials combining bone medication and bone-targeted exercise are needed. © 2021 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR).     

穿龙薯蓣中薯蓣皂苷元提取工艺优化

目的 优化穿龙薯蓣中薯蓣皂苷元的提取工艺,开发一种在酸水解前的酶解预处理工艺。方法 利用酶的生物降解作用,断开薯蓣皂苷与纤维素的葡萄糖苷键,从而改变植物细胞壁的通透性。通过单因素试验考察酶添加量、酶解温度、酶解时间、酶解pH、料液比对薯蓣皂苷得率的影响,并在此基础上通过Box-Behnken响应面分析法优化薯蓣皂苷的提取工艺条件。结果 纤维素酶提取薯蓣皂苷的最佳工艺条件为纤维素酶用量400 U、酶解温度55 ℃、酶解时间8 h、酶解pH 5.5、料液比1∶30,在此条件下薯蓣皂苷得率为9.78%。酸解得到薯蓣皂苷元得率为32.07%,薯蓣皂苷元纯度为70.89%。结论 通过一步纤维素酶预处理可以使薯蓣皂苷元得率提高140.59%,薯蓣皂苷元纯度提高41.21%。该方法方便、高效,可为薯蓣皂苷元的进一步研究和工业化生产提供参考。     

熟地黄药效物质基础研究进展

熟地黄为玄参科植物地黄Rehmannia glutinosa新鲜或干燥块根的炮制加工品,具有补血滋阴、益精填髓等功效。熟地黄是中药“滋阴”作用最具代表的药味之一,也被称之为“至阴之药”。熟地黄配伍相关经典方剂被广泛应用于治疗肝肾阴虚导致的各种临床疾病,包括糖尿病相关疾病、神经系统疾病、骨关节炎相关疾病、妇科相关疾病等。基于近年来发表的文献,对熟地黄化学成分、活性成分的药理作用、方剂配伍条件下的药效物质的基础研究进展进行综述,以期为熟地黄的深入研究提供参考。     

铁皮石斛水提物对4T1乳腺癌荷瘤小鼠的抑瘤及免疫调节作用研究

目的 研究铁皮石斛Dendrobium officinale水提物对4T1乳腺癌荷瘤模型小鼠的抑瘤及免疫调节作用,并进一步探讨其作用机制。方法 采用BALB/c雌性小鼠构建4T1乳腺癌荷瘤小鼠模型后,随机分为模型组、盐酸表柔比星组（8 mL/kg）和铁皮石斛水提物低、中、高剂量（0.5、1.0、1.5 g/kg）组,另选10只正常BALB/c雌性小鼠作为对照组,给予相应药物进行干预,观察小鼠生存状态,每3天测量肿瘤直径与短径,连续给药28 d后处死小鼠,称定肿瘤质量,计算抑瘤率;采用小动物活体成像仪和转移灶计数观察肺部肿瘤转移情况;称定小鼠脾脏、胸腺质量,计算脏器系数;苏木素-伊红（HE）染色观察肿瘤、肺部以及脾脏形态学变化;血液分析仪检测荷瘤小鼠外周血中白细胞数目和淋巴细胞占比;ELISA法检测血清中白细胞介素-2(interleukin-2,IL-2)、γ干扰素（interferon-γ,IFN-γ）和肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平;流式细胞术检测外周血中T淋巴细胞比例;脾淋巴细胞增殖试验检测脾脏中T淋巴细胞、B淋巴细胞增殖能力;...     

基于水-醇双提方式下中药复方粉末影响颗粒流动性的关键物性参数辨识研究

目的 探究水-醇双提工艺下中药复方粉末影响颗粒流动性的关键物性参数。方法 以水-醇双提工艺下杏贝止咳颗粒(Xingbei Zhike Keli,XZK)、桂枝茯苓胶囊(Guizhi Fuling Jiaonang,GFJ)以及参乌益肾片(Shenwu Yishen Pian,SYP)3个中药复方品种的制粒前粉末与制粒后颗粒为研究对象,采用多元统计分析方法,绘制粉末物理指纹图谱,结合Pearson相关系数评价粉末质量一致性;采用主成分分析(principal component analysis,PCA)结合因子分析评价颗粒流动性;并构建以松装密度(D_a)、振实密度(D_c)、休止角(α)、豪斯纳比(IH)、粒径<50μm百分比(Pf)、均匀性(HG)、均齐度(UN)、粒径(D₁₀、D₅₀、D₆₀、D₉₀)、分布宽度(span)、分布范围(width)、比表面积(SSA)、孔隙率(I_e)、卡尔指数(IC)、含水量(HR)、吸湿率(H...     

灵宝护心丹联合参松养心胶囊治疗窦性心动过缓的临床观察

目的 探讨灵宝护心丹联合参松养心胶囊治疗窦性心动过缓的临床疗效。方法 选取2019年3月—2020年12月抚州市中医医院内科诊断为窦性心动过缓患者100例,随机分为对照组（50例）和治疗组（50例）。对照组给予参松养心胶囊（每天3次,每次4粒）,治疗组在对照组的基础上给予灵宝护心丹（每天3次,每次4粒）,治疗24周。治疗后比较两组的临床疗效、24 h动态心电图指标、心率变异性时域指标及不良反应。结果 治疗组中医证候有效率84.0%,对照组为60.0%,两组比较差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。治疗组动态心电图总有效率86.0%,对照组64.0%,两组比较差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。治疗后,两组平均心率、总心率、最快心率、最慢心率、24 h全部正常心室搏动间距（R wave-R wave,R-R）间期标准差（standard diviation of NN intervals,SDNN）、24 h连续5 min节段正常R-R间期的标准差（standard deviation of sequential five-minute R-R interval means,SDA...     

女贞药用价值及其相关上市药品的研究进展

女贞Ligustrum lucidum是木犀科女贞属药用植物,其果实、叶、花等部位均可作为药用。女贞不同药用部位及单体成分具有多种功效,现已开发为多种制剂,既有中药单方制剂,也有以单体成分为主的化学药。大量研究表明,女贞相关药品被广泛用于治疗消化系统、免疫系统等疾病,且临床效果较好。通过对女贞不同药用部位的化学成分、临床应用及药理作用、女贞相关上市药品的工艺与质量、临床应用及基础研究进行综述,进而探讨女贞的潜在应用价值和开发前景,为女贞的综合开发与利用提供一定的参考。