Transcriptomic and metabolomic perspectives for the growth of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seedlings with the effect of vanadium exposure.

Hitherto, the effect of vanadium on higher plant growth remains an open topic. Therefore, nontargeted metabolomic and RNA-Seq profiling were implemented to unravel the possible alteration in alfalfa seedlings subjected to 0.1 mg L (B group) and 0.

Conversion ratio of tacrolimus switching from intravenous infusion to oral administration after lung transplantation.

Background: To investigate the conversion ratio of tacrolimus switching from intravenous infusion to oral administration in patients after lung transplantation.

Methods: We retrospectively recruited patients received lung transplantation in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical Hospital from January 2015 to June 2019. The blood concentration of tacrolimus administrated through intravenous infusion and oral administration were collected.

Isolation of infectious SARS-CoV-2 from urine of a COVID-19 patient.

SARS-CoV-2 caused a major outbreak of severe pneumonia (COVID-19) in humans. Viral RNA was detected in multiple organs in COVID-19 patients. However, infectious SARS-CoV-2 was only isolated from respiratory specimens.

[Intrathoracic blood volume index as an indicator of fluid management in septic shock].

Objective: To investigate the value of intrathoracic blood volume index (ITBVI) monitoring in fluid management strategy in septic shock patients.

Methods: In a prospective study, 33 patients who were diagnosed to be suffering from septic shock in the intensive care unit (ICU) were enrolled . Seventeen patients who received pulse indicator continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) monitoring, and ITBVI was used as indicator of fluid management, were enrolled into ITBVI group; 16 patients who received traditional fluid management strategy [directed by central venous pressure (CVP)] were enrolled into control group.

[Evaluation of compliance with bundle treatment in the management of severe infection].

Objective: To evaluate compliance with bundle treatment in the management of severe infection in a tertiary hospital, aiming at analyzing clinical data in order to popularize guidelines for management of severe sepsis and septic shock.

Methods: A 14-month (from November 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007) prospective observational study of a group of 43 patients admitted to the respiratory intensive care unit in First Affiliated Hospital (tertiary hospital) of Guangzhou Medical College meeting the criteria for severe pneumonia and septic shock was carried out. Implementation of 6-hour and 24-hour bundle treatment for severe infection was divided into three phases consisting of education, trial, and application.

[Changes in pulmonary function in severe acute respiratory syndrome patients during convalescent period].

Objective: To investigate the changes and pattern of pulmonary function in severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) patients during convalescent period.

Methods: Pulmonary function tests were performed in 26 SARS convalescent patients regularly every 3 months after their discharge from hospital. The significance of changes in pulmonary function indexes was analyzed.

[Clinical nutrition support and relationship of blood glucose level/insulin administration with outcome in critical SARS patients].

Objective: To evaluate the use of clinical nutritional support in critical SARS patients, and the relationship between blood glucose levels/insulin administration amount and outcome.

Methods: Twenty-one SARS patients who reached the standard of Ministry of Health's "critical level" were transferred into our ICU in an average of 11 days after onset and enrolled in this clinical trial. All patients underwent respiratory support and clinical nutrition support as scheduled.

[Management of critical severe acute respiratory syndrome and risk factors for death].

Objective: To investigate the management of critical severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and possible risk factors for death.

Methods: Thirty-three patients with SARS referred to Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease (GIRD) between December 2002 and March 2003 were studied retrospectively. Paired t-test using statistical software SPSS 10.

[Clinical therapy of severe acute respiratory syndrome: 38 cases retrospective analysis].

Objective: To analyze the clinical features and therapy experience of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Methods: From December 2002 to April 2003 in Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease, 38 patients with severe SARS were retrospectively studied to evaluate the relationship between treatment strategy and prognosis.

Results: Thirty-eight cases of severe SARS were diagnosed.

[Death risk factors of severe acute respiratory syndrome with acute respiratory distress syndrome].

Objective: To discuss the possible death risk factors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Methods: Twenty-five patients suffered from SARS with ARDS in the intensive care unit were retrospectively analyzed from December 2002 to April 2003. Statistical analysis was made using SPSS 10.