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    15 October 2017 Volume 35 Issue 10
      
    Combination of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for the diagnosis of invasive bacterial diarrhea in children
    WU Wei, WAN Hong, DUAN Yaqun, ZHOU Yan, XU Zenghua, ZHANG Shuanghong, XIAO Zhenjun, WAN Shenghua
    . 2017, 35(10):  721.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.001
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     Objective To construct a scoring system of combination of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for diagnosis of invasive bacterial diarrhea in children. Methods The clinical data of hospitalized children with acute diarrhea were retrospectively analyzed. All of the children were divided into two groups, invasive bacterial diarrhea group and nonbacterial diarrhea group. The scoring system of combination of two markers for diagnosis of invasive bacterial diarrhea in children was constructed by means of two categories logistic regression analysis using procalcitonin and C- reactive protein as parameters. In addition, receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy. Results One hundred ten cases of invasive bacterial diarrhea and 108 cases of nonbacterial diarrhea were included. The levels of serum procalcitonin and C- reactive protein in invasive bacterial diarrhea group were significantly higher than those in nonbacterial diarrhea group, and there were statistical difference (P all < 0.05). The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of invasive bacterial diarrhea was 0.894 when the established scoring system was used, which was higher than the AUCs when either serum procalcitonin or in C- reactive protein was used (P<0.05). The best diagnostic boundary value for combination of serum procalcitonin and C- reactive protein scoring was 0.52 with a sensitivity at 80.9% and specificity at 88.9%. Conclusions The scoring system of combination of procalcitonin and C- reactive protein has good accuracy in diagnosis of invasive bacterial diarrhea in children, and can assist the early diagnosis of the disease.
    A study on deceleration capacity of heart rate in overweight, obesity children, and children with metabolic syndrome
    HUANG Xiaoli, WEN Hongxia, YI Lanfen, CAO Xiaxiao, QIU Mei, WANG Chongliang, WU hui
    . 2017, 35(10):  725.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.002
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    Objectives To explore the difference of heart rate deceleration capacity (DC), heart rate acceleration capacity (AC), and heart rate variability (HRV) among overweight children, obesity children, and metabolic syndrome (MS) children. The correlation between body mass index (BMI) and the indexes of DC, AC, and HRV was analyzed. Methods One hundred three overweight and obesity children over 10 years old were selected. The levels of DC, AC, and HRV were detected in these children. Results The level of DC (5.97±1.77 ms) in MS group was lower than that in non-MS group (7.93±1.56 ms); the level of AC (?6.78±1.56 ms) in MS group was higher than that in non-MS group (?8.17±1.61 ms²); the level of HF [335.2(157.03~659.33) ms²] in MS group was lower than that in non-MS group [497.5(345.6~767.1) ms²]; BMI (29.64±2.83 kg/m²) was higher than that in non-MS group (26.79±1.83 kg/m²) and the differences were statistically significant (P all < 0.05). The BMI in overweight and obesity children was negatively correlated with DC (r= ?0.241, P=0.014), and was positively correlated with AC (r=0.199, P=0.044). Conclusions The autonomic nervous function of MS patients is impaired, and the vagus nerve tension is decreased. The protective force on the heart was weaker in the higher degree of overweight, obesity and lower vagus nerve tension, and thus it was the more likely to cause cardiovascular disease.
    Clinical manifestations of celiac disease in two children
     MA Xin, ZHONG Xuemei, ZHANG Yanling, NING Huijuan, ZHU Dan, GONG Youzhe, ZOU Jizhen
    . 2017, 35(10):  729.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.003
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     Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease in children. Method The clinical data of 2 children with celiac disease were analyzed retrospectively. Results Both of them were 8-year and 2-year-old males. Chronic diarrhea and malnutrition were the main manifestations combined with anemia and hypoalbuminemia in both of them. The examinations showed that stool Sultan III staining, anti-endometrial antibody IgA, and anti-gliadin IgA were all positive. Endoscopic examination revealed mucosal lesions in duodenal and small bowel. Pathology showed small intestinal villus atrophy, infiltration of lymphocytes in crypt epithelium, and infiltration of lymphocytes and plasma cells in the lamina propria. Diarrhea was quickly improved in both of them after the gluten diet was avoided, and weight increased significantly. However, one of them failed to maintain a gluten free diet and diarrhea recurred. Conclusions The celiac disease in children is rare in China. It needs to have early diagnosis and treatment, and should be strictly followed by a lifelong gluten free diet.
    Clinical analysis of hepatolenticular degeneration in 38 children
     YANG Kaihua, DENG Zhaohui, WANG Jian, JIANG Lirong
    . 2017, 35(10):  733.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.004
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     Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and diagnosis of hepatolenticular degeneration (WD) in children. Method The clinical data of 38 children with WD were analyzed retrospectively. Results  In the 38 cases (15 males and 23 females), the median age at diagnosis was 6 years, and the average interval between onset and confirmed diagnosis was 5.7 months. The median course of disease was 2 months and the longest was 3 years. Hepatic dysfunction was the most common initial symptom (71.1%), and 27 cases had glutamic acid aminotransferase > 2 ULT (71.1%); Serum ceruloplasmin decreased obviously in 3 cases (94.7%), copper oxidase was significantly reduced in 37 cases (97.4%); 24 h urine copper increased in 33 cases,  in which 32 cases (84.2%) had >150 μg/24 h. The K-F rings were presented in 10 cases (26.3%). ATP7B gene sequencing was performed in 19 cases, and the positive rate was 83.3%. Conclusions Onset with liver lesions was common in children with WD, The combination of the results of serum ceruloplasmin, copper oxidase, and 24 h urine copper may made a clinical diagnosis. For a highly suspected case with inadequate evidence, the ATP7B gene detected is helpful.
    The clinical and endoscopic features of abdominal type Henoch-Schonlein purpura in children
    WANG Yuesheng, ZHANG Jin, LI Xiaoqin, ZHOU Fang, YU Jing
    . 2017, 35(10):  737.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.005
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    Objective To explore the clinical features, endoscopic changes, and histopathological features of abdominal type Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) in children. Methods The clinical data of 151 children with HSP who had abdominal pain as the primary symptom from June 2011 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. Results A total of 151 children with HSP, (87 males and 64 females) aged 4.8 - 11.5 years, were enrolled. All of them had abdominal pain. There were 100 cases of cutaneous purpura (66.22%), 72 cases of vomit (47.68%), 59 cases of haematemesis (39.07%), 44 cases of hematochezia (29.13%) and 8 cases of joint swelling and pain (5.29%). Peripheral blood leucocytes increased in 114 cases (75.49%), C-reactive protein increased in 48 cases (31.78%), and albumin decreased in 21 cases (13.90%). It indicated the localized thickening of the intestinal wall in 49 cases (32.45%) by B-ultrasound. Gastroscopy was performed in 96 cases and main findings were patchy hemorrhage and erythema (89 cases, 92.70%), erosion or ulcer accompanied by bleeding (68 cases, 70.83%), ecchymosis (37 cases, 38.54%) and hematoma like process (13 cases, 8.60%). The descendent duodenum was the most common and had the most serious lesions, followed by gastric antrum and duodenal bulb. Histopathology showed capillary inflammation in 37 cases, 10 of which were accompanied by Helicobacter pylori infection. Enteroscopy was performed in 55 cases and main findings were punctate hemorrhage and erythema (49 cases, 89.09%), and erosion or multiple ulcer with hemorrhage (27 cases, 49.09%). The terminal ileum was the most common and had the most serious lesions, followed by rectum. Conclusions The clinical features of abdominal type HSP in children are varied, and it often involves descendent duodenum and terminal ileum. Endoscopic examination is valuable for the diagnosis of abdominal type HSP in children.
    Clinical characteristics of allergic colitis and the expression of eosinophil cationic protein in intestinal mucosa in infants 
     XU Junjie, LIU Xiumei, ZHANG Lihong, WEI Xuxia, DU Qingxia
    . 2017, 35(10):  741.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.006
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     Objectives To explore the clinical features of allergic colitis and the expression of eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) in intestinal mucosa in infant and young children. Methods The clinical data of 24 cases of allergic colitis treated from September 2011 to February 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect expressions of ECP in intestinal mucosa in 24 cases of allergic colitis, gastric and duodenal mucosa in 16 cases of helicobacter pylori infection and proximal normal intestinal mucosa in 18 cases of postoperative resection of congenital megacolon, and the results were compared. Results In the 24 subjects (15 males and 8 females) with allergic colitis,. they were infants except for 1 subject, and 20 subjects were <6 months old. All of them had bloody stool, in which there were 15 cases of diarrhea, 1 case of eczema and 3 cases of drug allergy. The endoscopic lesions were mainly showed in the sigmoid colon (12 cases) and the rectum (11 cases). The most common manifestations were mucosal erythema (21 cases), pox like nodules (18 cases), erosions (3 cases), and ulcers (3 cases). Histopathological findings were eosinophilic infiltration of the mucosa. The number of eosinophils in intestinal mucosa was 42 (30~60) in patients with allergic colitis whose ECP was positive, 18 (15~23) in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection and 25.5 (14~35) in patients with congenital megacolon children,  and the differences are statistically significant mong three groups (H=28.14, P<0.001). Conclusions Allergic colitis is more common in infants and young children. The main endoscopic findings are mucosal erythema and eruption like nodules. In addition, the increase of ECP positive eosinophils in intestinal mucosa is the characteristic manifestation of allergic colitis.
    Disseminated cryptococcosis characterized by obstructive jaundice and convulsions: a case report
    FAN Zhiwen, ZHAO Lingling, DAI Hongmei
    . 2017, 35(10):  744.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.007
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    Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of disseminated cryptococcosis involving the biliary tract and the central nervous system. Methods The clinical data of one child with disseminated cryptococcosis involving biliary tract and central nervous system were analyzed retrospectively. The related literatures were reviewed. Results A 6-year-old boy presented with jaundice, hepatic dysfunction and convulsions. The surgical treatment was performed. The pathological biopsy showed cryptococcal infection, cryptococcal capsular polysaccharide antigen latex agglutination test in serum and cerebrospinal fluid were positive and cerebrospinal fluid ink staining was also positive. After antifungal treatment, the symptoms were relieved and no sequelae existed during the follow-up period. Conclusion Disseminated cryptococcosis simultaneously involving the biliary tract and the central nervous system is rare in children.
    Clinical value of noninvasive cardiac index test in the evaluation of neonatal congenital heart disease complicated with heart failure
    YUAN Yonghua, ZHANG Aimin, HE Xuehua, XU Jun, HUANG Furong, LIU Liping, Liu Zhenyu, XIA Xiaohui, Lv Mei, ZHU Qianli, LI Aitong
    . 2017, 35(10):  747.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.008
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    Objective To explore the clinical value of the monitoring of electronic cardiac index (CI) in the evaluation of neonatal congenital heart disease complicated with heart failure. Methods Sixty neonates with congenital heart disease treated in neonatal department from March 1, 2016 to December 30, 2016 were selected, and divided into severe group (n=11), moderate group (n=15), mild group (n=34), and no heart failure group (n=10) according to the modified Ross heart failure score. CI was measured by electronic force measurement. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) were measured by echocardiography. Venous blood sampling was collected to detect the N-terminal type B brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). Results The neonates in the severe group were mainly under 2-week-old, while those in the mild group and the moderate group were more than 2-week-old. The differences of CI, LVEF, NT-proBNP, and PAP among the groups were statistically different. The CI and LVEF values were lowest in the severe group, followed by moderate group and mild group, and the highest in no heart failure group. The NT-proBNP and PAP values were the highest in the severe group, followed by moderate group and mild group, and the lowest in no heart failure group. Correlation analysis showed that CI was positively correlated with LVEF (r=0.845, P<0.001), and negatively correlated with NT-proBNP (r=-0.886, P<0.001); CI and PAP were weakly negatively correlated (r=-0.595, P<0.001). Conclusions CI reflects the degree of heart failure to some extent and has some clinical value.
    Analysis of clinical characteristics of different degrees of myocardial noncompaction in children
     ZHOU Huiming, LIU Lingjuan, WU Yao, LYU Tiewei, TIAN Jie
    . 2017, 35(10):  751.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.009
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     Objectives To explore the clinical characteristics and prognosis of different degrees of noncompaction of ventricular myocardium (NVM) in children and to investigate the clinical significance of the ratio of the thickness of the noncompact myocardium to the dense myocardium (N/C). Methods The clinical data of the children with NVM were analyzed retrospectively. The differences between children with N/C > 2.0 and children with N/C 1.4~2.0 were compared. Results There were 26 children in each of the two groups. There was no significant difference in age, sex, the ratios of low birth weight and malnutrition, heart disease, and complication (P all > 0.05). When discharged, 8 cases were improved, 15 cases has no obvious improvement, and 3 cases died in N/C>2.0 group; while 18 cases were improved, 8 cases has no obvious improvement, and none died in N/C 1.4~2.0 group, and the effective rate of treatment between two groups was statistically difference (χ2=7.69, P=0.006). In 8 years of follow-up, the mortality rate in N/C > 2.0 group was higher than that in N/C 1.4~2.0 group, and the difference was statistically different (χ2=6.993, P=0.008). Conclusions The treatment efficiency was lower and the prognosis was worse when the N/C value was higher in children with NVM.
    Correlation of vitamin A deficiency with hemoglobin level and respiratory tract infection in children
    JIN Chunhua, WANG Xiaoyan, ZHANG Lili, et al
    . 2017, 35(10):  755.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.010
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    Objectives To explore the nutritional status of vitamin A in healthy children and children with respiratory infection symptoms, and its correlation with hemoglobin levels. Methods Health children who lived in Beijing for over half year during December 2014 to August 2015 were included. Serum retinol and peripheral blood hemoglobin were measured. The relationship of vitamin A nutritional status with age, respiratory tract infection and anemia were analyzed. Results A total of 1742 children (1056 males and 686 females) with a median age of 3.1 years (6 months~17 years) were enrolled. 202 children had respiratory tract infection and 1540 children didn’t have respiratory tract infection when visiting. The median serum retinol level was 0.29 mg/L (0.25~0.33 mg/L) in all children. The level of retinol in children with respiratory tract symptoms was significantly lower than that in children without respiratory symptoms (P<0.001). The prevalence of subclinical vitamin A deficiency and suspected subclinical deficiency were 5.8% and 47.9% respectively. The prevalence of both the subclinical and suspected subclinical vitamin A deficiency ratios were >50% in children under 9-year-old. The prevalence of subclinical vitamin A deficiency and suspected subclinical deficiency among different age groups were statistically different (P<0.001). The incidence of anemia in subclinical vitamin A deficiency, suspected subclinical deficiency children and normal children were 3.9%, 8.7%, and 10.8% respectively, and The differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). Serum retinol and hemoglobin concentrations were positively correlated with age (r=0.179 or 0.571, P all < 0.001). Furthermore, serum retinol was positively correlated with the concentration of hemoglobin (r=0.244, P<0.001). Conclusions Serum retinol level in children with respiratory infection is lower than that in healthy children. Vitamin A deficiency was associated with anemia.
    Expression of bone metabolism related markers in children with primary nephrotic syndrome
    ZHANG Donghua, LIU Kewei
    . 2017, 35(10):  759.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.011
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    Objective To explore the changes of bone metabolism in children with newly diagnosed primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS). Methods Forty-five children diagnosed with PNS from February 2013 to July 2016 were selected into the PNS group, and 30 healthy children in the same period were enrolled in the control group. The serum calcium, phosphorus, bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP), osteocalcin (BGP), type I collagen cross linked C terminal peptide (CTx) and serum tartrate resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP), and 25-(OH)D were measured and compared between two groups. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured by ultrasound. Results The levels of BALP, CTx, and 25-(OH)D in the PNS group were higher than those in the control group, and the levels of BGP, TRACP, blood calcium, and BMD (Z- scores) in the PNS group were lower than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.01). There was no significant difference in serum phosphorus between two groups (P>0.05). Conclusions Abnormal bone metabolism is found in children with newly diagnosed PNS and its manifestations include calcium loss, reduced bone formation, and increased bone resorption.
    Analysis of clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of childhood sepsis in pediatric intensive care unit
     LI Juanzhen, WANG Ying
    . 2017, 35(10):  762.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.012
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     Objective To explore the clinical features and prognostic factors of sepsis in children without underlying diseases in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Methods The clinical data of 110 children with sepsis who had no underlying diseases and were hospitalized in PICU from February 2014 to June 2016 were reviewed. According to the severity of sepsis, the children were divided into sepsis group, severe sepsis group, and septic shock group. According to the prognosis on 28 d after hospitalized in PICU, the children were divided into survival group and death group. The differences among different groups were compared. Results In 110 children with sepsis and no underlying diseases (74 males and 36 females)  a median age was 0.42 years. Pulmonary infection is the main source of infection. The overall mortality rate was 14.55%. The mortality rates of sepsis, severe sepsis, and septic shock were 2.94%, 27.27%, and 35.48% respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001).  The difference in procalcitonin (PCT), white blood cell (WBC), creatinine (Cr), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), international normalized ratio (INR), multiple organ dysfunction (MODS), the pediatric critical illness score (PCIS), pediatric multiple organ dysfunction score (P-MODS), mechanical ventilation within 6 h, the duration of mechanical ventilation and the prognosis on 28 days were statistically among those three groups (P all<0.05).  The difference in level of PCT, lactic acid (Lac), APTT, INR, MODS, PCIS, P-MODS, mechanical ventilation within 6 h, the duration of mechanical ventilation, PICU stay time, hospitalized time, the severity of sepsis were statistically different (P all<0.05) between survival group and death group. Logistic regression analysis showed that children with higher PCIS and longer hospitalized time had a better prognosis on 28 d, while those with longer mechanical ventilation had a poorer prognosis on 28 d (P<0.05). Conclusions The levels of PCT, WBC, Cr, APTT, INR, MODS, PCIS, PCT, P-MODS, 6 h mechanical ventilation, and mechanical ventilation time were helpful in determining the severity of sepsis in children without underlying diseases hospitalized in PICU. PCIS, mechanical ventilation time, and hospitalized time affect prognosis.
    Retrospective analysis of curative effect of umbilical cord blood transplantation on children with hematologic diseases
     LIU Hu, XIAO Peifang, LU Jun, YAO Yanhua, LI Jie, LING Jing, ZHAI Zong, HU Yixin, WAN Lin, BIAN Xinni, HU Shaoyan
    . 2017, 35(10):  769.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.013
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    Objective To explore the curative effect and prognosis of umbilical cord blood in the treatment of hematological diseases in children. Method The clinical data of 51 children who underwent umbilical cord blood transplantation from January 2011 to June 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. Results In 51 children (34 males and 17 females) with median age of 62 months, 32 children had malignant hematologic diseases and 19 children had nonmalignant hematologic diseases. Two children died before the granulocytes were reconstructed, 4 children had primary implantation failure, and 45 children had successfully implantation. The median time of implantation was 16 d, and the median time of platelet implantation was 23 d. The incidence of peri-implantation syndrome was 46.94%. The 100 day survival rate and long-term overall survival (OS) in children with peri-implantation syndrome were (73.9±9.2)% and (50.2±11.7)% respectively, which were significantly lower than the OS (100%) in children without peri-implantation syndrome (P<0.01). The incidence of acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) was 55.10%, among which Ⅱ-Ⅲ degrees of aGVHD was 28.57% and Ⅳ degrees of aGVHD was 26.53%. The 100 day OS in children with Ⅳ degrees of aGVHD was (61.5±13.5)%, and The OS in children with Ⅲ and Ⅳ degrees of aGVHD were (75.0±21.7)% and (44.9±14.1)% respectively, and the OS in children without aGVHD was (90.2±6.6)%. The difference was statistically significant (χ2=14.35, P=0.002). The incidence of chronic GVHD (cGVHD) was 28.57%. The long-term OS in children with cGVHD was (72.7±13.4)%, while OS in children without cGVHD was 100%. The 100 days OS was (86.0±4.9)%. Long-term OS in cord blood transplantation was (77.9±6.3)%, among which OS for malignant hematological diseases was (76.6±7.8)% and OS for nonmalignant hematological diseases was (79.5±11.3)%. Among malignant hematological diseases, the OS in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) was (87.5±11.7)%, OS in acute myeloid lymphocytic leukemia (AML) was (76.7±10.3)%, and OS in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) was (33.3±27.2)%. Conclusions Umbilical cord blood transplantation is an effective treatment for hematologic diseases in children. It is important to treat the peri-implantation syndrome. Prevention and treatment Ⅲ/Ⅳ degree of aGVHD and cGVHD are important strategies to improve the efficacy of umbilical cord blood transplantation.
    Childhood primary Sjogren syndrome with central nervous system symptoms as the first manifestation: a case report and literature review
     HUANG Hua,MAO Youying,JIN Yanliang
    . 2017, 35(10):  775.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.014
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    Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of childhood primary Sjogren syndrome (pSS) with central nervous system symptoms as the first manifestation. Methods The clinical data of an 11-year-old male with pSS which had onset with fever and headache was retrospectively analyzed. The related literatures were reviewed. Results The subject was diagnosed with pSS by autoantibody detection, lip biopsy, and ophthalmologic examination. The symptoms were improved after immunosuppressive therapy. According to the literature, the incidence of childhood pSS was low, in which the incidence with involvment of the nervous system as primanry manifestation was even lower, and headache is the most common symptom of central nervous system. The application of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants may help improve the conditions. Conclusions Involvement of central nervous system in childhood pSS is not typical. Detection of autoantibodies and lip biopsy are helpful for diagnosis.
    Damage of striatal neurons mediated by NMDA receptors in glutaric aciduria type Ⅰ 
    . 2017, 35(10):  778.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.015
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     Objective To explore the excitotoxic role of NMDA receptors in striatal neurons in glutaric aciduria type I (GA1). Methods A GA1 cell model was established by lentivirus-mediated shRNA to GCDH and excessive intake of lysine. The expression levels of NMDA receptors were determined by Western blotting. The striatal neurons were preprocessed by MK801(a NMDA receptor antagonist), then infected with lentivirus and cultured in high concentration lysine. Cell viability was measured using MTT. Apoptosis was assessed using Hoechst33342 staining. Results Compared with the control group, the expression of NR2B protein in the experimental group was increased, and there was statistical difference (P<0.001). The differentces in the cell viability and normal nuclear proportion among experimental group, control group, and MK-801 pretreatment group were statistically significant (P<0.01). The cell viability and normal nucleus proportion in experimental group were significantly lower than those in control group while they were significantly higher in MK-801 pretreated group than those in the experiment group but still significantly lower than those in control group (P all <0.05). Conclusion The accumulation of metabolites in GA 1 played a toxic role in striatal neurons through NMDR receptors.
    Systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological investigation of Helicobacter pylori infection in children and adolescents in China
     LI Xingchuan,WANG Haidong,ZHANG Ni,WANG Yuping,ZHOU Yongning
    . 2017, 35(10):  782.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.016
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     Objective To systematically evaluate the epidemiological characteristics of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in children and adolescents in China. Methods PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, CNKI, and Wanfang database were searched from the initial build of the database to September 2016. Two researchers screened the literature based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the literatures was assessed by the AHRQ scale. The meta-analysis was performed by Stata 12.0 software. Results Seven articles with 16 950 children and adolescents were included in the meta-analysis,. The total H. pylori infection rate in children and adolescents in China was 29% (95% CI: 0.18~0.40). The geographical distribution of H. pylori infection was significantly different. In the area with low incidence of gastric cancer, the total H.pylori infection rate in children and adolescents in China was 20% (95%CI: 0.13,0.28), in the area with high incidence of gastric cancer, the total H. pylori infection rate was 55% (95% CI: 0.21-0.89). The H. pylori infection rate was not significantly different between male and female. The H. pylori infection rates in children aged ≤1 year, ~5 years, ~10 years, ~15 years, ~18 years were 17.8%, 8%, 19%, 26%, 45% respectively, which indicate a trend of rising with the age. The risk of H. pylori infection in rural children and adolescents is 1.25 times higher than that in urban. The rural children and adolescents with digestive symptoms are 2.2 times more likely to have H. pylori infection than those without digestive symptoms. Conclusions The total infection rate of H. pylori in Chinese children and adolescents is 29% and there is significant difference in geographical distribution. The infection rate of H. pylori in the higher incidence area of gastric cancer is 2.8 times higher than that in the low incidence area of gastric cancer. However, high quality epidemiological investigation with large sample size is needed, in order to further clarify the details of H. pylori infection in children and adolescents in China.
    Research progress in metabolic bone disease of prematurity
    LUO Xiaona
    . 2017, 35(10):  788.  doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2017.10.017
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    Metabolic bone disease of prematurity (MBDP) is an important chronic disease in the neonates. The metabolic abnormalities of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D and others in premature can lead to decline of bone mineral content, decrease of trabecular bone quantity, thinning of cortical bone, etc., which can cause rickets in severe cases and even fracture. Low gestational age and low birth weight of premature are important risk factors for metabolic bone disease. The diagnosis relies on clinical features as well as laboratory, radiological and ultrasonographic examinations. The treatment includes reinforcement of the passive movement, supplementiation of the calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D, better prevention and so on. Early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment can reduce the incidence of sequelae of metabolic bone disease, and reduce the long-term impact on premature infants.