Drug-Related Problems of Children With Chronic Diseases in a Chinese Primary Health Care Institution: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Drug-related problems (DRPs) refer to events or circumstances involving drug therapy that actually or potentially interfere with desired health outcomes. DRPs might be severe for children with chronic diseases managed at primary health care institutions, but the relevant research is scarce. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to explore the prevalence, types, causes, and influencing factors of DRPs in children with chronic diseases in a Chinese primary health care institution.

Drug-Related Problems of Patients in Primary Health Care Institutions: A Systematic Review.

Drug-related problems (DRPs) are not only detrimental to patients' physical health and quality of life but also lead to a serious waste of health care resources. The condition of DRPs might be more severe for patients in primary health care institutions. : This systematic review aims to comprehensively review the characteristics of DRPs for patients in primary health care institutions, which might help find effective strategies to identify, prevent, and intervene with DRPs in the future.

PARP7 mono-ADP-ribosylates the agonist conformation of the androgen receptor in the nucleus.

We recently described a signal transduction pathway that contributes to androgen receptor (AR) regulation based on site-specific ADP-ribosylation by PARP7, a mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase implicated in several human cancers. ADP-ribosylated AR is recognized by PARP9/DTX3L, a heterodimeric complex that contains an ADP-ribose reader (PARP9) and a ubiquitin E3 ligase (DTX3L). Here, we have characterized the cellular and biochemical requirements for AR ADP-ribosylation by PARP7.

Androgen signaling uses a writer and a reader of ADP-ribosylation to regulate protein complex assembly.

Androgen signaling through the androgen receptor (AR) directs gene expression in both normal and prostate cancer cells. Androgen regulates multiple aspects of the AR life cycle, including its localization and post-translational modification, but understanding how modifications are read and integrated with AR activity has been difficult. Here, we show that ADP-ribosylation regulates AR through a nuclear pathway mediated by Parp7.

Multi-center investigation on personnel training and scientific research status of pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS) in mainland China based on the perspectives of PIVAS leaders.

We sought to analyze the current situation of personnel training and scientific research regarding pharmacy intravenous admixture services (PIVAS), to provide evidence-based medical knowledge to inform personnel training for PIVAS in mainland China.A cross-sectional survey was used to examine the current status of PIVAS personnel training, research capabilities, needs, and research output of PIVAS personnel based from the perspective of leaders in PIVAS in China. The survey period was from March to April 2019.

Post-Transcriptional Regulation of PARP7 Protein Stability Is Controlled by Androgen Signaling.

Poly-ADP-ribose polymerases (PARPs) are enzymes that catalyze ADP-ribosylation and play critical roles in normal and disease settings. The PARP family member, PARP7, is a mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase that has been suggested to play a tumor suppressive role in breast, ovarian, and colorectal cancer. Here, we have investigated how androgen signaling regulates PARP7 homeostasis in prostate cancer cells, where is a direct target gene of AR.

Ovary and uterus related adverse events associated with statin use: an analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System.

Experimental studies have demonstrated statin-induced toxicity for ovary and uterus. However, the safety of statins on the functions of ovary and uterus in real-world clinical settings remains unknown. The aim of this study was to identify ovary and uterus related adverse events (AEs) associated with statin use by analyzing data from FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS).

Serum CXC chemokine ligand-12 as a potential predictor for in-hospital major adverse events after severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: CXC chemokine ligand-12 (CXCL12) is associated with brain inflammation. We attempted to discern whether serum CXCL12 is a promising predictor for in-hospital major adverse events (IMAEs) after traumatic brain injury (TBI), including death, acute lung injury, acute traumatic coagulopathy, progressive hemorrhagic injury and posttraumatic cerebral infarction.

Methods: In this prospective, observational study, serum CXCL12 levels were quantified among 117 severe TBI patients.

Usefulness of serum glucose and potassium ratio as a predictor for 30-day death among patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Serum glucose and potassium ratio (GPR) was recently found to be related to outcome of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. This retrospectively study was to investigate the association of serum GPR with mortality in severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI).

Methods: Clinical data were retrospectively reviewed of isolated sTBI patients admitted within 12 h after trauma between January 2014 and January 2019.

Methodological quality of clinical practice guidelines for genetic testing in children: A systematic assessment using the appraisal of guidelines for research and evaluation II instrument.

Genetic testing of children is faced with numerous problems. High-quality clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are needed to ensure its safe, and appropriate use. This study aimed to systematically identify the current CPGs for genetic testing in children, and to assess the methodological quality of these CPGs.

Volatile anesthetics versus total intravenous anesthesia in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting: An updated meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: The benefits of volatile anesthetics in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients remain controversial. We aimed to conduct an updated meta-analysis to assess whether the use of volatile anesthetics during CABG could reduce mortality and other outcomes.

Methods: We searched eight databases from inception to June 2019 and included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the effects of volatile anesthetics versus total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in CABG patients.

Detection of ADP-Ribosylation of the Androgen Receptor Using the Recombinant Macrodomain AF1521 from Archaeoglobus fulgidus.

ADP-ribosylation is a posttranslational modification generated by members of the superfamily of ADP-ribosyltransferases, known as the Parp enzymes. Depending on the superfamily member, Parp enzymes can mono- or poly-ADP-ribosylate a protein substrate. Parp superfamily members confer regulation to a variety of biological processes that include cell signaling, DNA repair, transcription, and stress responses.

A prospective study on serum secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine-like 1 as a prognostic marker for severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine-like 1 (SPARCL1) regulates synaptic stability with upregulation throughout axonal regeneration. Our study aims to determine the correlation of serum SPARCL1 concentrations with the severity and in-hospital mortality of severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI).

Methods: A total of 102 consecutively recruited patients admitted for sTBI and 102 randomly selected healthy controls were included in this observational prospective study.

A nuclear lamina-chromatin-Ran GTPase axis modulates nuclear import and DNA damage signaling.

The Ran GTPase regulates nuclear import and export by controlling the assembly state of transport complexes. This involves the direct action of RanGTP, which is generated in the nucleus by the chromatin-associated nucleotide exchange factor, RCC1. Ran interactions with RCC1 contribute to formation of a nuclear:cytoplasmic (N:C) Ran protein gradient in interphase cells.

Genomic analysis of DNA repair genes and androgen signaling in prostate cancer.

Background: The cellular effects of androgen are transduced through the androgen receptor, which controls the expression of genes that regulate biosynthetic processes, cell growth, and metabolism. Androgen signaling also impacts DNA damage signaling through mechanisms involving gene expression and transcription-associated DNA damaging events. Defining the contributions of androgen signaling to DNA repair is important for understanding androgen receptor function, and it also has translational implications.

Serum lipocalin-2 concentrations and mortality of severe traumatic brain injury.

Background: Lipocalin-2 is related to acute brain injury. We assessed the prognostic value of serum lipocalin-2 in head trauma.

Methods: Blood samples were collected from 115 controls and 115 patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

The protein kinase C super-family member PKN is regulated by mTOR and influences differentiation during prostate cancer progression.

Background: Phosphoinositide-3 (PI-3) kinase signaling has a pervasive role in cancer. One of the key effectors of PI-3 kinase signaling is AKT, a kinase that promotes growth and survival in a variety of cancers. Genetically engineered mouse models of prostate cancer have shown that AKT signaling is sufficient to induce prostatic epithelial neoplasia (PIN), but insufficient for progression to adenocarcinoma.

Ubiquitin Modification by the E3 Ligase/ADP-Ribosyltransferase Dtx3L/Parp9.

ADP-ribosylation of proteins is emerging as an important regulatory mechanism. Depending on the family member, ADP-ribosyltransferases either conjugate a single ADP-ribose to a target or generate ADP-ribose chains. Here we characterize Parp9, a mono-ADP-ribosyltransferase reported to be enzymatically inactive.

Efficacy of lidocaine on preventing incidence and severity of pain associated with propofol using in pediatric patients: A PRISMA-compliant meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Propofol injection pain was considered as one conundrum during clinical anesthesia. The systematic review about the effect of lidocaine in reducing injection pain among children has not been established. The aim of the study was to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of such intervention.

Aripiprazole for the treatment of tic disorders in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Tic disorders (TDs) are common neuropsychiatric disorders in children. Typical antipsychotics, such as haloperidol and pimozide have been prescribed to control tic symptoms as first-line agents. However, adverse effects have led to the use of newer atypical antipsychotics.

Chinese Herbal Medicine Xingnaojing Injection () for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy in Newborns: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Chinese herbal medicine Xingnaojing Injection () for newborns with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).

Methods: Literatures were identified by searching the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Cochrane Central, and four Chinese literature databases from the establishment of database to October in 2013. Relevant reference lists were also screened.

De novo mutations in SIK1 cause a spectrum of developmental epilepsies.

Developmental epilepsies are age-dependent seizure disorders for which genetic causes have been increasingly identified. Here we report six unrelated individuals with mutations in salt-inducible kinase 1 (SIK1) in a series of 101 persons with early myoclonic encephalopathy, Ohtahara syndrome, and infantile spasms. Individuals with SIK1 mutations had short survival in cases with neonatal epilepsy onset, and an autism plus developmental syndrome after infantile spasms in others.

Sodium valproate for the treatment of Tourette׳s syndrome in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The aims are to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sodium valproate for children with Tourette׳s syndrome (TS). We searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane library, Cochrane Central, CBM, CNKI, VIP, WANG FANG database and relevant reference lists. Five RCTs (N=247) and five case series (N=163) studies were included.

Synthesis of key macrolactone structure of resin glycosides using a Keck macrolactonization method.

We present in this paper the efficient synthesis of three macrocyclic lactone units which are core structures of natural resin glycosides by the use of a Keck macrolactonization approach.

Topiramate for Tourette's syndrome in children: a meta-analysis.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of topiramate for children with Tourette syndrome.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials evaluating topiramate for children with Tourette syndrome were identified from the Cochrane library, PubMed, Cochrane Central, Embase, CBM, CNKI, VIP, WANG FANG database, and relevant reference lists. Two reviewers independently selected trials, assessed trial quality, and extracted the data.