Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of chronic viral hepatitis B(CHB)with significant liver fibrosis(S2)in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)by using noninvasive diagnosis and their combin...Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of chronic viral hepatitis B(CHB)with significant liver fibrosis(S2)in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)by using noninvasive diagnosis and their combined models,and to explore their clinical features.Methods:A total of 104 inpatients with CHB diagnosed and complicated with NAFLD(hepatic steatosis suggested by liver biopsy)were retrospectively collected from January 2018 to January 2023 in the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Xinjiang Medical University.Liver biopsy was performed in all patients.General data,laboratory test results,liver hardness(LSM),FIB-4,APRI,GGT/PLT,AST/PLT and other results of patients were collected and grouped according to different fibrosis stages(S)to explore the clinical and pathological characteristics of patients with<S2 and S2 stages.Receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of LSM,FIB-4,APRI,GGT/PLT,AST/PLT and their combined models in patients with significant liver fibrosis in CHB patients with NAFLD.Results:Among the 104 patients,there were 55 patients had S1 fibrosis,32 patients had S2 fibrosis,11 patients had S3 fibrosis and 6 patients had S4 fibrosis.Patients had<S2 fibrosis,ALT 33.75±17.15 U/L,AST 24.00(19.77,29.00)U/L,inflammation above G2 stage accounted for 92.72%,GGT/PLT 0.07(0.10,0.15),AST/PLT 0.09(0.10,0.15),LSM 8.70(6.80,10.10)kPa,FIB-41.07±0.51,APRI 0.26(0.22,0.28).In patients S2 fibrosis,ALT 42.14±21.39 U/L,AST 29.04(24.00,40.32)U/L,inflammation above G2 stage accounted for 97.95%,GGT/PLT 0.15(0.10,0.28),AST/PLT 0.14(0.10,0.26),GGT/PLT 0.15(0.10,0.28),AST/PLT 0.14(0.10,0.26).LSM 11.80(8.50,16.65)kPa,FIB-41.39±0.72,APRI 0.35(0.26,0.66),the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The area under the receiver operator characteristic curves of the subjects of LSM,FIB-4,APRI,GGT/PLT and AST/PLT were 0.716,0.623,0.669,0.644 and 0.669(P<0.05),respectively.In the combined model,the area under the receiver operator characteristic curves of LSM combined with FIB-4,LSM combined with APRI,LSM combined with GGT/PLT and LSM combined with AST/PLT were 0.712,0.719,0.715 and 0.719,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion:Although the currently commonly used Noninvasive diagnosis of liver fibrosis has certain diagnostic efficacy for significant liver fibrosis in CHB complicated with NAFLD,it cannot replace liver biopsy.Noninvasive Diagnosis can be used as an auxiliary method for regular clinical evaluation of liver biopsy.展开更多
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of most common causes of chronic cough. Medical history offers few clues as to the cause of cough induced by this disease. 24-h esophageal ph monitoring is considered as the most...Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of most common causes of chronic cough. Medical history offers few clues as to the cause of cough induced by this disease. 24-h esophageal ph monitoring is considered as the most sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis. When it is unavailable or unsuitable, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and barium esophagography can be used as an alternative examination. Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH testing is promising because of its ability to detect non-acid reflux as well as acid reflux. Empiric therapy trial is a simple and cheap way to identify suspected patients. Drug therapy is effective in most of the patients, in which proton pump inhibitors is the most powerful. Antireflux surgery is the last choice,used only when intensive drug therapy fails. The definitive diagnosis of cough due to gastroesophageal reflux disease can be established only after cough improves or cc.npletely disappears with antireflux therapy.展开更多
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a widespread diffuse lung disease.Due to insufficient diagnosis and non-standard treatment,there is a large burden of disease.As a sample that is easy to obtain and contai...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a widespread diffuse lung disease.Due to insufficient diagnosis and non-standard treatment,there is a large burden of disease.As a sample that is easy to obtain and contains inflammatory cells and inflammatory transmitters,sputum can better reflect the changes in airway cells and the level of biochemical components.In addition,by combining and analyzing the radiological characteristics of COPD patients,a better diagnosis and classification of COPD can be achieved.展开更多
AIM To inquire into the ERCP and CT features of pancreas divisum (PD) and its role in the etiology of chronic pancreatitis. METHODS Fourteen patients with PD were analyzed in regard to the findings in ERCP and CT, ...AIM To inquire into the ERCP and CT features of pancreas divisum (PD) and its role in the etiology of chronic pancreatitis. METHODS Fourteen patients with PD were analyzed in regard to the findings in ERCP and CT, the activities of serum amylase and the incidence of pancreatitis. Dorsal ductography via minor papilla cannulation was performed in six of them. RESULTS The length of dorsal and ventral pancreatic duct was 16 56cm±2 52cm and 5 55cm±1 46cm. Most of the patients had dilatation of dorsal (10/14) and ventral (8/14) duct and the stenosis of dorsal duct terminal (10/14). Delayed clearance of contrast in dorsal duct was found in 8 patients. The size and contour of the pancreas were normal in all the patients at conventional CT. Pancreatitis was identified in 13 patients. CONCLUSION Dorsal ductography was necessary in the diagnosis of PD. Conventional CT play little role in the diagnosis of PD. Patients with PD run a higher risk of pancreatitis due to the stenosis of the minor papilla.展开更多
This paper mainly analyzes the application status of TCM rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),hoping to provide support and help for clinical staff through this study,and promote the further d...This paper mainly analyzes the application status of TCM rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),hoping to provide support and help for clinical staff through this study,and promote the further development of COPD rehabilitation program.展开更多
In this study, chronic-type rabbit hemorrhagic disease occurred in rabbit warrens of Shandong, Liaoning, Beijing and Hebei, which was mainly charac-terized by deaths of young and adult rabbits, longer durationand nerv...In this study, chronic-type rabbit hemorrhagic disease occurred in rabbit warrens of Shandong, Liaoning, Beijing and Hebei, which was mainly charac-terized by deaths of young and adult rabbits, longer durationand nerve symptoms, was surveyed by epidemiological investigation, bacterial isolation and incubation, artificial infection test and histopathologieal method to analyze the causes of chronic-type rabbit hemorrhagic disease and put forward the corresponding control measures.展开更多
BACKGROUND Serum protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ(PIVKA-Ⅱ) is a promising biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) surveillance.AIM To identify the contributing factors related to the abnormal...BACKGROUND Serum protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ(PIVKA-Ⅱ) is a promising biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) surveillance.AIM To identify the contributing factors related to the abnormal elevation of PIVKA-Ⅱ level and assess their potential influence on the performance of PIVKA-Ⅱ in detecting HCC.METHODS This study retrospectively enrolled in 784 chronic liver disease(CLD) patients and 267 HCC patients in Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University from April 2016 to December 2019. Logistic regression and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC) were used to evaluate the influencing factors and diagnostic performance of PIVKA-Ⅱ for HCC, respectively.RESULTS Elevated PIVKA-Ⅱ levels were independently positively associated with alcohol-related liver disease, serum alkaline phosphatase(ALP), and total bilirubin(TBIL) for CLD patients and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) and tumor size for HCC patients(all P < 0.05). Serum PIVKA-Ⅱ were significantly lower in patients with viral etiology, ALP ≤ 1 × upper limit of normal(ULN), TBIL ≤ 1 × ULN, and AST ≤ 1 × ULN than in those with nonviral disease and abnormal ALP, TBIL, or AST(all P < 0.05), but the differences disappeared in patients with early-stage HCC. For patients with TBIL ≤ 1 × ULN, the AUC of PIVKA-Ⅱ was significantly higher compared to that in patients with TBIL > 1 × ULN(0.817 vs 0.669, P = 0.015), while the difference between ALP ≤ 1 × ULN and ALP > 1 × ULN was not statistically significant(0.783 vs 0.729, P = 0.398). These trends were then more prominently perceived in subgroups of patients with viral etiology and HBV alone.CONCLUSION Serum PIVKA-Ⅱ has better performance in detecting HCC at an early stage for CLD patients with normal serum TBIL.展开更多
Since X-linked chronic granulomatosis disease(X-CGD)exhibits no specific clinical symptoms at an early stage,early diagnosis is difficult and depends predominantly on neonatal screening.Therefore,the aim of this study...Since X-linked chronic granulomatosis disease(X-CGD)exhibits no specific clinical symptoms at an early stage,early diagnosis is difficult and depends predominantly on neonatal screening.Therefore,the aim of this study was to explore routine biomarkers for X-CGD in children and provide clues for early diagnosis.The cases of 10 children with X-CGD diagnosed at Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology from 2013 to 2016 and 122 Chinese children with X-CGD reported in the literature were summarized.Serum biomarkers and clinical symptoms at acute infection were organized.A total of 132 children with X-CGD were enrolled in this study.For 55.8%of the patients,the diagnosis was delayed more than one year after the onset of the first symptoms because no typical clinical symptoms manifested.Children with X-CGD at an acute infection stage showed three recurrent signs in temis of serum biomarkers:(1)the total number of white blood cells(especially N%)was in creased significantly,accompanied by anemia in some cases;(2)C-reactive protein(CRP)levels were increased significantly;and(3)most of the patients exhibited very high serum IgG levels(>12 g/L).Diagnosis of X-CGD at an early age is difficult because of its nonspecific clinical features.Our study suggested children with X-CGD suffering acute infection show increases in three typical serum biomarkers,which can provide clues for early diagnosis.展开更多
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is ongoing damage of the kidneys, which affects their ability to filter the blood the way they should. Worldwide CKD is considered as the 16th leading cause of death and affects 8% - 16% o...Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is ongoing damage of the kidneys, which affects their ability to filter the blood the way they should. Worldwide CKD is considered as the 16th leading cause of death and affects 8% - 16% of the population. CKD often goes unnoticed and is revealed as an incidental finding. Healthcare providers diagnose the condition as CKD based on persistent abnormal kidney function tests revealing kidney damage markers > 3 months, urine albumin creatinine ratio (UACR) > or equal to 30 mg/g per 24 hours, and GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73m<sup>2</sup>. In this article, we have discussed chronic kidney disease in terms of kidney physiology, chronic kidney disease pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and management.展开更多
Chronic kidney disease(CKD)poses a great burden to global public health as current therapies are generally ineffective.Early detection and effective therapy are crucial for the future prevention and progression of CKD...Chronic kidney disease(CKD)poses a great burden to global public health as current therapies are generally ineffective.Early detection and effective therapy are crucial for the future prevention and progression of CKD.Nanoparticles(NPs)vary by particle size,charge,shape and the density of targeting ligands and are associated with enhancement of the pharmacokinetic properties,targetability,or the bioavailability of drugs.Thus,the emergence of NPs in medicine has provided novel solutions to the potential diagnosis and treatment of CKD.This review describes the current experimental research,clinical applications of NPs,the current challenges,and upcoming opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of CKD.展开更多
The clinical diagnosis of classic Crohn's disease (CD)of the small bowel is based on a typical history, tender right lower quadrant fullness or mass, and characteristic radiographic findings of the terminal ileum....The clinical diagnosis of classic Crohn's disease (CD)of the small bowel is based on a typical history, tender right lower quadrant fullness or mass, and characteristic radiographic findings of the terminal ileum. Appendicitis may as well present with chronic or recurrent symptoms and this presentation may be confused with CD. We herein describe the case of a young teenage girl with a presumptive diagnosis of CD, who was ultimately diagnosed as having chronic nongranulomatous appendicitis. The literature on the subject is reviewed.展开更多
Prof. Wang Gang, director of the National Center of Nephroses of Jiangsu Provincial TCM Hospital, has engaged for more than 20 years in the treatment of nephroses with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The following...Prof. Wang Gang, director of the National Center of Nephroses of Jiangsu Provincial TCM Hospital, has engaged for more than 20 years in the treatment of nephroses with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The following is a report of Prof. Wang's experience in the TCM differential treatment of chronic glomerulonephritis.展开更多
Chronic diarrhea can be divided into four types:retention of dampness leading to blockage of qi,invasion of the intestines by pathogenic wind,damp-retention due to deficiency of the spleen, andstagnation of the liver-...Chronic diarrhea can be divided into four types:retention of dampness leading to blockage of qi,invasion of the intestines by pathogenic wind,damp-retention due to deficiency of the spleen, andstagnation of the liver-qi with deficiency of thespleen.展开更多
近期,美国心脏协会(American Heart Association,AHA)、美国心脏病学会(American College of Cardiology,ACC)等六大学会联合发布了《2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA慢性冠状动脉疾病患者管理指南》,该指南强调了“以患者为中心,以团...近期,美国心脏协会(American Heart Association,AHA)、美国心脏病学会(American College of Cardiology,ACC)等六大学会联合发布了《2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA慢性冠状动脉疾病患者管理指南》,该指南强调了“以患者为中心,以团队为基础”的总体管理理念和重视生活方式改善对慢性冠状动脉疾病患者预后的影响,并对主要心血管不良事件风险评估及新型药物推荐等作出了新的阐述,指南内容的更新对于指导我国临床医生为慢性冠状动脉疾病患者提供高质量管理具有重要指导意义。展开更多
基金Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (No.2022D01C173)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81760832)。
文摘Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of chronic viral hepatitis B(CHB)with significant liver fibrosis(S2)in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)by using noninvasive diagnosis and their combined models,and to explore their clinical features.Methods:A total of 104 inpatients with CHB diagnosed and complicated with NAFLD(hepatic steatosis suggested by liver biopsy)were retrospectively collected from January 2018 to January 2023 in the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Xinjiang Medical University.Liver biopsy was performed in all patients.General data,laboratory test results,liver hardness(LSM),FIB-4,APRI,GGT/PLT,AST/PLT and other results of patients were collected and grouped according to different fibrosis stages(S)to explore the clinical and pathological characteristics of patients with<S2 and S2 stages.Receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of LSM,FIB-4,APRI,GGT/PLT,AST/PLT and their combined models in patients with significant liver fibrosis in CHB patients with NAFLD.Results:Among the 104 patients,there were 55 patients had S1 fibrosis,32 patients had S2 fibrosis,11 patients had S3 fibrosis and 6 patients had S4 fibrosis.Patients had<S2 fibrosis,ALT 33.75±17.15 U/L,AST 24.00(19.77,29.00)U/L,inflammation above G2 stage accounted for 92.72%,GGT/PLT 0.07(0.10,0.15),AST/PLT 0.09(0.10,0.15),LSM 8.70(6.80,10.10)kPa,FIB-41.07±0.51,APRI 0.26(0.22,0.28).In patients S2 fibrosis,ALT 42.14±21.39 U/L,AST 29.04(24.00,40.32)U/L,inflammation above G2 stage accounted for 97.95%,GGT/PLT 0.15(0.10,0.28),AST/PLT 0.14(0.10,0.26),GGT/PLT 0.15(0.10,0.28),AST/PLT 0.14(0.10,0.26).LSM 11.80(8.50,16.65)kPa,FIB-41.39±0.72,APRI 0.35(0.26,0.66),the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The area under the receiver operator characteristic curves of the subjects of LSM,FIB-4,APRI,GGT/PLT and AST/PLT were 0.716,0.623,0.669,0.644 and 0.669(P<0.05),respectively.In the combined model,the area under the receiver operator characteristic curves of LSM combined with FIB-4,LSM combined with APRI,LSM combined with GGT/PLT and LSM combined with AST/PLT were 0.712,0.719,0.715 and 0.719,respectively(P<0.05).Conclusion:Although the currently commonly used Noninvasive diagnosis of liver fibrosis has certain diagnostic efficacy for significant liver fibrosis in CHB complicated with NAFLD,it cannot replace liver biopsy.Noninvasive Diagnosis can be used as an auxiliary method for regular clinical evaluation of liver biopsy.
文摘Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of most common causes of chronic cough. Medical history offers few clues as to the cause of cough induced by this disease. 24-h esophageal ph monitoring is considered as the most sensitive and specific test for the diagnosis. When it is unavailable or unsuitable, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and barium esophagography can be used as an alternative examination. Combined multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH testing is promising because of its ability to detect non-acid reflux as well as acid reflux. Empiric therapy trial is a simple and cheap way to identify suspected patients. Drug therapy is effective in most of the patients, in which proton pump inhibitors is the most powerful. Antireflux surgery is the last choice,used only when intensive drug therapy fails. The definitive diagnosis of cough due to gastroesophageal reflux disease can be established only after cough improves or cc.npletely disappears with antireflux therapy.
文摘Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)is a widespread diffuse lung disease.Due to insufficient diagnosis and non-standard treatment,there is a large burden of disease.As a sample that is easy to obtain and contains inflammatory cells and inflammatory transmitters,sputum can better reflect the changes in airway cells and the level of biochemical components.In addition,by combining and analyzing the radiological characteristics of COPD patients,a better diagnosis and classification of COPD can be achieved.
文摘AIM To inquire into the ERCP and CT features of pancreas divisum (PD) and its role in the etiology of chronic pancreatitis. METHODS Fourteen patients with PD were analyzed in regard to the findings in ERCP and CT, the activities of serum amylase and the incidence of pancreatitis. Dorsal ductography via minor papilla cannulation was performed in six of them. RESULTS The length of dorsal and ventral pancreatic duct was 16 56cm±2 52cm and 5 55cm±1 46cm. Most of the patients had dilatation of dorsal (10/14) and ventral (8/14) duct and the stenosis of dorsal duct terminal (10/14). Delayed clearance of contrast in dorsal duct was found in 8 patients. The size and contour of the pancreas were normal in all the patients at conventional CT. Pancreatitis was identified in 13 patients. CONCLUSION Dorsal ductography was necessary in the diagnosis of PD. Conventional CT play little role in the diagnosis of PD. Patients with PD run a higher risk of pancreatitis due to the stenosis of the minor papilla.
基金Supported by Special Research Project of Science and Technology Bureau of Nanchong City,Sichuan Province"Effects of TCM Nursing Based on Syndrome Differentiation on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of COPD" (22YYJCYJ0057).
文摘This paper mainly analyzes the application status of TCM rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD),hoping to provide support and help for clinical staff through this study,and promote the further development of COPD rehabilitation program.
基金Supported by China Spark Program(2015GA620002)Science and Technology Support Program of Science and Technology Department of Hebei Province(14826613D)+1 种基金Project of Qinhuangdao Academy of Agricultural Sciences(2014-04)Project of Qinhuangdao Science and Technology Bureau(201502A054)
文摘In this study, chronic-type rabbit hemorrhagic disease occurred in rabbit warrens of Shandong, Liaoning, Beijing and Hebei, which was mainly charac-terized by deaths of young and adult rabbits, longer durationand nerve symptoms, was surveyed by epidemiological investigation, bacterial isolation and incubation, artificial infection test and histopathologieal method to analyze the causes of chronic-type rabbit hemorrhagic disease and put forward the corresponding control measures.
基金Supported by the National Key Clinical Discipline,Fuzhou “14th Five-Year Plan” Clinical Key Specialty (laboratory medicine)the National Science Foundation of China,No. 82002587
文摘BACKGROUND Serum protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-Ⅱ(PIVKA-Ⅱ) is a promising biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) surveillance.AIM To identify the contributing factors related to the abnormal elevation of PIVKA-Ⅱ level and assess their potential influence on the performance of PIVKA-Ⅱ in detecting HCC.METHODS This study retrospectively enrolled in 784 chronic liver disease(CLD) patients and 267 HCC patients in Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital of Fujian Medical University from April 2016 to December 2019. Logistic regression and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve(AUC) were used to evaluate the influencing factors and diagnostic performance of PIVKA-Ⅱ for HCC, respectively.RESULTS Elevated PIVKA-Ⅱ levels were independently positively associated with alcohol-related liver disease, serum alkaline phosphatase(ALP), and total bilirubin(TBIL) for CLD patients and aspartate aminotransferase(AST) and tumor size for HCC patients(all P < 0.05). Serum PIVKA-Ⅱ were significantly lower in patients with viral etiology, ALP ≤ 1 × upper limit of normal(ULN), TBIL ≤ 1 × ULN, and AST ≤ 1 × ULN than in those with nonviral disease and abnormal ALP, TBIL, or AST(all P < 0.05), but the differences disappeared in patients with early-stage HCC. For patients with TBIL ≤ 1 × ULN, the AUC of PIVKA-Ⅱ was significantly higher compared to that in patients with TBIL > 1 × ULN(0.817 vs 0.669, P = 0.015), while the difference between ALP ≤ 1 × ULN and ALP > 1 × ULN was not statistically significant(0.783 vs 0.729, P = 0.398). These trends were then more prominently perceived in subgroups of patients with viral etiology and HBV alone.CONCLUSION Serum PIVKA-Ⅱ has better performance in detecting HCC at an early stage for CLD patients with normal serum TBIL.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Hubei,China(No.2017CFB645)JinLei Research Fund for Pediatric Endocrine Young Physician,China(No.PEGRF201304006)the Ministry of Science and Technology(No.2017ZX09304022).
文摘Since X-linked chronic granulomatosis disease(X-CGD)exhibits no specific clinical symptoms at an early stage,early diagnosis is difficult and depends predominantly on neonatal screening.Therefore,the aim of this study was to explore routine biomarkers for X-CGD in children and provide clues for early diagnosis.The cases of 10 children with X-CGD diagnosed at Tongji Hospital,Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology from 2013 to 2016 and 122 Chinese children with X-CGD reported in the literature were summarized.Serum biomarkers and clinical symptoms at acute infection were organized.A total of 132 children with X-CGD were enrolled in this study.For 55.8%of the patients,the diagnosis was delayed more than one year after the onset of the first symptoms because no typical clinical symptoms manifested.Children with X-CGD at an acute infection stage showed three recurrent signs in temis of serum biomarkers:(1)the total number of white blood cells(especially N%)was in creased significantly,accompanied by anemia in some cases;(2)C-reactive protein(CRP)levels were increased significantly;and(3)most of the patients exhibited very high serum IgG levels(>12 g/L).Diagnosis of X-CGD at an early age is difficult because of its nonspecific clinical features.Our study suggested children with X-CGD suffering acute infection show increases in three typical serum biomarkers,which can provide clues for early diagnosis.
文摘Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is ongoing damage of the kidneys, which affects their ability to filter the blood the way they should. Worldwide CKD is considered as the 16th leading cause of death and affects 8% - 16% of the population. CKD often goes unnoticed and is revealed as an incidental finding. Healthcare providers diagnose the condition as CKD based on persistent abnormal kidney function tests revealing kidney damage markers > 3 months, urine albumin creatinine ratio (UACR) > or equal to 30 mg/g per 24 hours, and GFR < 60 mL/min/1.73m<sup>2</sup>. In this article, we have discussed chronic kidney disease in terms of kidney physiology, chronic kidney disease pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, and management.
基金supported by grants from the National Key R&D Program of China(2018YFC2000400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(81570605,81770674,81670651,and 81970573).
文摘Chronic kidney disease(CKD)poses a great burden to global public health as current therapies are generally ineffective.Early detection and effective therapy are crucial for the future prevention and progression of CKD.Nanoparticles(NPs)vary by particle size,charge,shape and the density of targeting ligands and are associated with enhancement of the pharmacokinetic properties,targetability,or the bioavailability of drugs.Thus,the emergence of NPs in medicine has provided novel solutions to the potential diagnosis and treatment of CKD.This review describes the current experimental research,clinical applications of NPs,the current challenges,and upcoming opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of CKD.
文摘The clinical diagnosis of classic Crohn's disease (CD)of the small bowel is based on a typical history, tender right lower quadrant fullness or mass, and characteristic radiographic findings of the terminal ileum. Appendicitis may as well present with chronic or recurrent symptoms and this presentation may be confused with CD. We herein describe the case of a young teenage girl with a presumptive diagnosis of CD, who was ultimately diagnosed as having chronic nongranulomatous appendicitis. The literature on the subject is reviewed.
文摘Prof. Wang Gang, director of the National Center of Nephroses of Jiangsu Provincial TCM Hospital, has engaged for more than 20 years in the treatment of nephroses with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The following is a report of Prof. Wang's experience in the TCM differential treatment of chronic glomerulonephritis.
文摘Chronic diarrhea can be divided into four types:retention of dampness leading to blockage of qi,invasion of the intestines by pathogenic wind,damp-retention due to deficiency of the spleen, andstagnation of the liver-qi with deficiency of thespleen.
文摘近期,美国心脏协会(American Heart Association,AHA)、美国心脏病学会(American College of Cardiology,ACC)等六大学会联合发布了《2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA慢性冠状动脉疾病患者管理指南》,该指南强调了“以患者为中心,以团队为基础”的总体管理理念和重视生活方式改善对慢性冠状动脉疾病患者预后的影响,并对主要心血管不良事件风险评估及新型药物推荐等作出了新的阐述,指南内容的更新对于指导我国临床医生为慢性冠状动脉疾病患者提供高质量管理具有重要指导意义。