1.Application of epidemic dynamics model in isolating hospital-acquired rotavirus infection
Huang HUANG ; Xuzheng SHAN ; Yunshu LONG ; Chunqiong XU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(5):470-473
Objective To establish an epidemic dynamics model of the transmission and prevention strategies of rotavirus infection in hospital.Methods Rotavirus SEIR model based on different isolation measures was constructed using epidemic dynamics method, the effectiveness of isolation measures was evaluated.Results Supposing that all patients were isolated, isolation measures were taken on the 3rd day of transmission, there were 4.3 cases of infection on the 5th day of transmission, peaked on the 7th day(n=6.4), until the 14th day of transmission, the number of infected persons fell to 3.4 cases.If isolation measures were taken on the 2nd day of transmission, the infected persons reached 4.0 on the 6th day, and reduced to 3.2 cases on the 8th day.If isolation measures were taken on the 1st day of transmission, the infected persons reached 2.4 at most, healthcare-associated infection would not occur.Early isolation can effectively prevent the outbreak of rotavirus infection, the later the isolation, the more the infection occurs and the longer the outbreak lasts.Conclusion Rotavirus infection can easily break out in hospital, early discovery and early isolation of rotavirus infected child is the effective measure to avoid rotavirus infection outbreak in hospital.
2.DETECTION OF SPERMATOZOAL TOTAL RNAS BY LABORATORY ON CHIP GEL ELECTROPHORESIS
Xiangming MAO ; Wenli MA ; Chunqiong FENG ; Yanbin SONG ; Rong SHI ; Qiulin XU ; Yaguang ZOU ; Li JIANG ; Wenlin ZHENG
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1955;0(03):-
Objective Detecting of spermatozoal total RNAs by laboratory on chip gel electrophoresis so that it could provide better total RNAs for the sequent experiments, and spur the development of spermatozoal molecular biology. Methods Sperms of healthy adults were collected and then total RNAs were extracted by RNeasy mini kit(QIAGEN), detection and quality control were performed by loboratory on chip gel electrophoresis system. Meantime, the control RNAs were extracted from lymphocytes. Results It was found that there were a plenty of genes expressed in healthy sperms. Electrophoretic graphs showed that the total RNAs of spermatozoal had 2 bands which went ahead a little comparing to the normal somatic cells. The former peak appeared keenness, and the latter was broad and showed like a reversed U. The ratio of them was largely more than 2, no extra peaks were found in electrophoretic graph. Conclusion A simple,intuitionistic method to detect and control the quality of the healthy adults' spermatozoal total RNAs had been successfully constructed by using laboratory on chip gel electrophorosis.
3.Clinical characteristics and risk factors for falls within two years after stroke in elderly patients
Yuqiu LUO ; Xiaoqing DENG ; Caikui WU ; Lixiang ZHANG ; Yanju FENG ; Zhicong CHEN ; Lihua HUANG ; Lixin XU ; Chunqiong LING ; Baojuan SHI ; Cailan WEI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2018;37(9):978-983
Objective To examine the incidence ,clinical characteristics ,and risk factors for falls within two years after stroke in elderly patients. Methods A total of 365 elderly stroke patients from the Department of Neurology at the 8th Nanning People's Hospital were recruited from June 1 , 2013 to December 31 ,2014. They were divided into a fall group and a non-fall group and were followed up for two years. The incidence and clinic characteristics of falls were analyzed. The risk factors for falls were analyzed by multiple Logistic regression analysis. Results Of the 365 stroke patients included in this study ,falls were observed in 146(40.2% )patients. The interval between the stroke and the first fall :72(49.3% )patients had the first fall within 3 months;22(15.1% )occurred between 4 and 6 months;20 (13.7% )between 7 and 12 months ;17 (11.6% )between 13 and 18 months ;and 15 (10.3% )between 19 and 24 months.A hundred and five(71.9% )patients fell during daytime and 41 (28.1% )patients during night.Eighteen(12.3% )patients had one fall ;65(44.5% )patients fell 2 to 4 times ;60(41.1% )patients fell 5 to 10 times ;and 3(2.1% )patients fell over 10 times.A total of 709 falls were observed.Places of falls :102(69.9% )falls happened indoors and 44(30.1% )falls occurred outdoors.Circumstances of falls :27 (18.5% )patients fell when turning over ;23 (15.8% )fell when rising from a seating position ;4(2.7% )patients fell when showering ;15(10.3% )patients fell while standing ;9(6.8% )fell when turning around ;56(38.3% )fell while walking ;and 12(8.2% )fell while climbing the stairs or running.The severity of falls :52(35.6% )patients had no injury ;78(53.2% ) suffered soft tissue injury ;16 (11.0% )had fractures ;and 78 (53.2% )had fear of falling.Multiple Logistic regression analysis showed that age(OR=2.41 ;95% CI :1.69-3.05) ,history of falls(OR =2.85 ;95% CI :1.46-3.81) ,history of stroke(OR=1.87 ;95% CI :1.12-2.79) ,right hemiplegia(OR=2.37 ;95% CI :1.62-4.59) ,left hemiplegia(OR= 2.47 ;95% CI :1.46-4.78) ,paraplegia(OR= 2.55 ;95% CI :1.57-4.98) ,visual impairment(OR=2.35 ;95% CI :1.35-6.62) ,apraxia(OR=2.53 ;95% CI :1.42-5.63) ,unilateral spatial neglect (OR=3.34 ;95% CI :2.82-6.34) ,use of psychotropic medications (OR= 1.76 ;95% CI :1.11-1.98) ,impaired physical mobility (OR = 1.58 ;95% CI :1.82-2.91) ,low MMSE scale(OR = 3.42 ;95% CI :1.38-7.41) ,low Barthel Index score(OR = 2.83 ;95% CI :0.97-4.68) ,BBS scale<45(OR=2.48 ;95% CI :1.27-4.18) ,TUG>15seconds(OR=3.56 ;95% CI :1.91-5.23) ,and lack of rehabilitation therapy (OR=3.42 ;95% CI :1.38-7.41)were independent predictors for falls(all P<0.05). Conclusions Falls are common among elderly patients within two years after stroke.Most falls happen indoors ,during daytime and while moving.Age ,history of falls ,history of stroke ,hemiplegia ,visual impairment ,apraxia ,unilateral spatial neglect ,use of psychotropic medications ,walk with a walker ,low MMSE scale ,low Barthel Index score ,BBS scale<45 ,TUG>15 seconds ,and lack of rehabilitation therapy are independent risk factors for falls after stroke.
4.The incidence and risk factors for hip fractures in elderly patients within two years after stroke onset
Xiaoqing DENG ; Yuqiu LUO ; Caikui WU ; Lixiang ZHANG ; Fang FANG ; Yanju FENG ; Zhicong CHEN ; Lihua HUANG ; Lixin XU ; Chunqiong LING ; Baojuan SHI ; Cailan WEI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2020;39(2):159-163
Objective:To investigate the incidence, clinical characteristics and risk factors for hip fractures in patients within two years after stroke onset.Methods:A total of 332 persons with first-onset stroke from the neurology department of our hospital between 1 June 2013 and 31 December 2014 were recruited and were divided into the hip fracture group and the non-hip fracture group.Clinical characteristics were recorded.Vision was tested as normal or impaired.Patients were accessed by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS), Behavioral Inattention Test, Baking Tray Task, Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE), Birgitta Lindmark(BL)motor assessment scale, Berg Balance Scale(BBS), Timed Up & Go(TUG)Scale, and Stops Walking When Talking(SWWT)Scale.The clinic characteristics and risk factors for hip fractures were compared between the two groups after a 2-year follow-up.The accuracy of risk factors for fracture prediction was assessed by the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values.Results:Of 332 patients with stroke, 16 cases fractured their hips within two years after stroke onset, which corresponded to an incidence of 33‰/year(95% CI: 15‰/year-50‰/year). The 2-year mortality rate was 44%(95% CI: 25%-60%)and 48%(95% CI: 42%-54%)in patients with and without hip fractures respectively( χ2=0.036, P=0.724). The mean survival time for patients with and without hip fracture was 2.72 years(95% CI: 1.45-2.79)and 2.21 years(95% CI: 1.48-2.34)respectively.The proportions of patients with previous fractures history( χ2=16.780, P=0.041)and impaired vision( χ2=11.210, P=0.027), MMSE scale score( U=14.220, P=0.031), TUG ≥ 15 s( χ2=18.560, P=0.000)were higher, and SWWT( χ2=20.340, P=0.000)was lower in the hip fracture group than in the non-hip fracture group.The negative predictive values of previous fractures history, impaired vision, TUG and SWWT were higher than their positive predictive value.The specificities of previous fractures history, impaired vision, and SWWT were higher than their sensitivities.And the sensitivity of TUG was higher than its specificity. Conclusions:Hip fractures after stroke are common in elderly patients.Fractures often occur during daytime at home in daily activities.The previous fractures history, visual and cognitive dysfunction and impaired functional mobility are risk factors for hip fractures.We should take measures to prevent falls according to the relevant factors.Among the test scales, the timed up & go(TUG)scale could much more accurately identify patients at high risk for hip fractures.