Adult-onset Still’s disease(AOSD) is a rare but clinically well-known, polygenic, and systemic autoinflammatory disease, which is characterized by spiking fever, evanescent skin rash, arthralgia, and sore throat.The ...Adult-onset Still’s disease(AOSD) is a rare but clinically well-known, polygenic, and systemic autoinflammatory disease, which is characterized by spiking fever, evanescent skin rash, arthralgia, and sore throat.The application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids, which are first-line therapies of AOSD, is limited due to their side effects such as liver injury or disorder of blood glucose.Therefore, patients who suffer from systemic diseases in China prefer to seek help from Chinese herbal medicine(CHM), which is an important part of complementary and alternative medicine. In this case,we report a 28-year-old male badminton coach presenting with a 15-day history of fever and skin rash,accompanied by sore throat, fatigue, myalgia and chills. Additionally, hepatosplenomegaly, multiple lymphadenopathies, aminotransferase abnormality, and elevated inflammatory factor levels were observed during hospitalization. Infectious diseases, solid tumors, hematological diseases, and common autoimmune diseases were excluded. Not benefitting from antibiotic therapy, the patient was finally diagnosed with AOSD, after a careful examination, then showed rapid remission after a six-week treatment with CHM granules based on Xiaochaihu Decoction and Yinqiao Powder. After stopping the treatment, there was no relapse within a 15-month follow-up period. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first well-documented case of this successful treatment. The present case report suggests that CHM is a reliable choice for complementary and alternative therapy for AOSD, but confirming the utility of CHM for AOSD requires further support from prospective studies.展开更多
BACKGROUND The protective effect of tracheal stents is reported to relieve airway obstruction and reduce side effects of rapid progression of malignant tracheoesophageal fistula(MTEF)after immunotherapy in this case w...BACKGROUND The protective effect of tracheal stents is reported to relieve airway obstruction and reduce side effects of rapid progression of malignant tracheoesophageal fistula(MTEF)after immunotherapy in this case with 10 mo follow-up.CASE SUMMARY Two kinds of silicone stents were placed in the main airway of a 58-year-old male to relieve the airway obstruction caused by advanced esophageal carcinoma.The patient then received four doses of toripalimab.Subsequently,rapid,progressive deterioration of the original fistula was found.Although the fistula enlarged rapidly after immunotherapy,it remained covered completely,and likely because of this,his condition remained stable.Therefore,immunotherapy could be continued to treat the primary tumor.Despite these efforts,the patient died of the advancement of his esophageal cancer.CONCLUSION Appropriately-sized tracheal stent placement combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors may improve the quality of life and survival of patients with MTEF.展开更多
Background： Pulmonary hypertension （PH） frequently complicates the course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis （IPF） patients and is associated with significantly worse outcomes. The aim of the present study was to i...Background： Pulmonary hypertension （PH） frequently complicates the course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis （IPF） patients and is associated with significantly worse outcomes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the incidence of PH in IPF patients and evaluate the correlation between clinical parameters and systolic pulmonary artery pressure （sPAP）. Methods： Hospitalized patients with IPF, who were evaluated for sPAP by Doppler echocardiography from January 2004 to December 2011, were enrolled in our study. Patients were defined as PH by an estimated sPAP 〉 50 mmHg and graded as PH likely, PH possible and PH unlikely, based on the 2009 European Society of Cardiology/European Respiratory Society PH Guidelines. The correlations between clinical parameters and sPAP were analyzed by multiple linear regression. Results： Totally, 119 IPF patients were enrolled in our study and 28 （23.5%）, 20 （16.8%） and 71 （59.7%） patients were PH likely, PH possible and PH unlikely, respectively. Borg dyspnea score was positively correlated with sPAP, r = 0.467, P 〈 0.001. Oxygen saturation was negatively correlated with sPAP, r = -0.416, P 〈 0.001. Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide percentage predicted was negatively correlated with sPAP, r = -0.424, P = 0.003. N-terminal fragment of pro-brain natriuretic peptide and pulmonary artery width was positively correlated with sPAP, r = 0.452, P = 0.011 and r= 0.513, P 〈 0.001, respectively. Conclusions： The incidence of PH in IPF patients was 23.5% in a single center of China. PH may worsen the dyspnea, right heart dysfunction and decrease the life quality of the patients with IPF.展开更多
Malignant pleural mesothelioma(MPM)is the most common primary malignancy of the pleura.The occurrence of malignant mesothelioma is typically related to exposure to mineral fibers such as asbestos and erionite.Reports ...Malignant pleural mesothelioma(MPM)is the most common primary malignancy of the pleura.The occurrence of malignant mesothelioma is typically related to exposure to mineral fibers such as asbestos and erionite.Reports suggest that genetic factors may also play a role in MPM.141 Moreover,latency periods that are the period of time between the first exposure to asbestos and a disease diagnosis range from 20 to 50 years.The mortality burden from asbestos-related diseases(ARD)is heavy andARD accounts for 92,250 deaths per year globally.To improve survival of MPM patients,effective strategy of early diagnosis and effective treatment strategies are highly needed.展开更多
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)incidence shows wide variations in different countries,ranging from 3 to 9 per 100,000 inhabitants per year in North America and Europe,while in South America and Asia,incidence is lo...Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)incidence shows wide variations in different countries,ranging from 3 to 9 per 100,000 inhabitants per year in North America and Europe,while in South America and Asia,incidence is lower,ranging from 1.2 to 4.16 per 100,000 inhabitants per year.展开更多
基金supported by the Special Talent Introduction Program of Dongzhimen Hospital (Grant No. DZM-2018RC02) which is provided by Dr. Chengjun Ban。
文摘Adult-onset Still’s disease(AOSD) is a rare but clinically well-known, polygenic, and systemic autoinflammatory disease, which is characterized by spiking fever, evanescent skin rash, arthralgia, and sore throat.The application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids, which are first-line therapies of AOSD, is limited due to their side effects such as liver injury or disorder of blood glucose.Therefore, patients who suffer from systemic diseases in China prefer to seek help from Chinese herbal medicine(CHM), which is an important part of complementary and alternative medicine. In this case,we report a 28-year-old male badminton coach presenting with a 15-day history of fever and skin rash,accompanied by sore throat, fatigue, myalgia and chills. Additionally, hepatosplenomegaly, multiple lymphadenopathies, aminotransferase abnormality, and elevated inflammatory factor levels were observed during hospitalization. Infectious diseases, solid tumors, hematological diseases, and common autoimmune diseases were excluded. Not benefitting from antibiotic therapy, the patient was finally diagnosed with AOSD, after a careful examination, then showed rapid remission after a six-week treatment with CHM granules based on Xiaochaihu Decoction and Yinqiao Powder. After stopping the treatment, there was no relapse within a 15-month follow-up period. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first well-documented case of this successful treatment. The present case report suggests that CHM is a reliable choice for complementary and alternative therapy for AOSD, but confirming the utility of CHM for AOSD requires further support from prospective studies.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No. 81973784
文摘BACKGROUND The protective effect of tracheal stents is reported to relieve airway obstruction and reduce side effects of rapid progression of malignant tracheoesophageal fistula(MTEF)after immunotherapy in this case with 10 mo follow-up.CASE SUMMARY Two kinds of silicone stents were placed in the main airway of a 58-year-old male to relieve the airway obstruction caused by advanced esophageal carcinoma.The patient then received four doses of toripalimab.Subsequently,rapid,progressive deterioration of the original fistula was found.Although the fistula enlarged rapidly after immunotherapy,it remained covered completely,and likely because of this,his condition remained stable.Therefore,immunotherapy could be continued to treat the primary tumor.Despite these efforts,the patient died of the advancement of his esophageal cancer.CONCLUSION Appropriately-sized tracheal stent placement combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors may improve the quality of life and survival of patients with MTEF.
基金This work was supported by grants from the National Key Technology R＆D Program, the Ministry of Science and Technology of China （No. 2012BAI05B02） and the Key Program of Beijing Nature Science Foundation （No. 7131008）.
文摘Background： Pulmonary hypertension （PH） frequently complicates the course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis （IPF） patients and is associated with significantly worse outcomes. The aim of the present study was to investigate the incidence of PH in IPF patients and evaluate the correlation between clinical parameters and systolic pulmonary artery pressure （sPAP）. Methods： Hospitalized patients with IPF, who were evaluated for sPAP by Doppler echocardiography from January 2004 to December 2011, were enrolled in our study. Patients were defined as PH by an estimated sPAP 〉 50 mmHg and graded as PH likely, PH possible and PH unlikely, based on the 2009 European Society of Cardiology/European Respiratory Society PH Guidelines. The correlations between clinical parameters and sPAP were analyzed by multiple linear regression. Results： Totally, 119 IPF patients were enrolled in our study and 28 （23.5%）, 20 （16.8%） and 71 （59.7%） patients were PH likely, PH possible and PH unlikely, respectively. Borg dyspnea score was positively correlated with sPAP, r = 0.467, P 〈 0.001. Oxygen saturation was negatively correlated with sPAP, r = -0.416, P 〈 0.001. Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide percentage predicted was negatively correlated with sPAP, r = -0.424, P = 0.003. N-terminal fragment of pro-brain natriuretic peptide and pulmonary artery width was positively correlated with sPAP, r = 0.452, P = 0.011 and r= 0.513, P 〈 0.001, respectively. Conclusions： The incidence of PH in IPF patients was 23.5% in a single center of China. PH may worsen the dyspnea, right heart dysfunction and decrease the life quality of the patients with IPF.
文摘Malignant pleural mesothelioma(MPM)is the most common primary malignancy of the pleura.The occurrence of malignant mesothelioma is typically related to exposure to mineral fibers such as asbestos and erionite.Reports suggest that genetic factors may also play a role in MPM.141 Moreover,latency periods that are the period of time between the first exposure to asbestos and a disease diagnosis range from 20 to 50 years.The mortality burden from asbestos-related diseases(ARD)is heavy andARD accounts for 92,250 deaths per year globally.To improve survival of MPM patients,effective strategy of early diagnosis and effective treatment strategies are highly needed.
基金the grants from the National Key Technologies R&D Program Precision Medicine Research(No.2016YFC0901101)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS,No.2018-12M-1-001)Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(No.2019PT320021).
文摘Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)incidence shows wide variations in different countries,ranging from 3 to 9 per 100,000 inhabitants per year in North America and Europe,while in South America and Asia,incidence is lower,ranging from 1.2 to 4.16 per 100,000 inhabitants per year.
