1.Inspection application value of digital tomosynthesis in children atlanto-axial joint subluxation
Lichun ZHU ; Chuangao YIN ; Zifeng SHI ; Lei FAN ; Shanfeng HUANG ; Cheng ZHANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2016;32(4):588-590
Objective To explore the digital tomosynthesis(DTS)technology application value in children with atlanto-axial joint subluxation inspection.Methods 30 children with torticollis after injury,head and neck activities obstacles or local pain were selected.The consent of patient and family was obtained.At the same time the atlanto-axial joint open mouth,cervical lateral radiographies and DTS scanning were performed,two imaging quality and the diagnosis were compared.Results In all 30 cases,excellent imaging rate was 90% (27/30)on DTS and 53% (1 6/30)on DR respectively.On DTS atlanto-axial sublution were found in 22 cases but on DR atlanto-axial sublution were diagnosed in only 12 cases,suspicious subluxation in 4 cases,and misdiagnosis in 6 cases.Conclusion For diagnosis of atlanto-axial joint subluxation in children,DTS can obtain high quality images,clearly display anatomic structures and pathological morphology of atlanto-axial joint.
2.Effect of Ticagrelor versus Prasugrel on Platelet Reactivity:A Meta-analysis
Yumeng WU ; Lichun CHENG ; Jing LIANG ; Lilong LIU ; Xiangju SUN ; Jia SONG ; Yubo WU
China Pharmacy 2016;27(15):2083-2086
OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the effect of ticagrelor versus prasugrel on platelet reactivity,and provide evi-dence-based reference for clinical treatment. METHODS:Retrieved from PubMed,CJFD and Wanfang Database,randomized con-trolled trials(RCT)about the effect of ticagrelor versus prasugrel on platelet reactivity were collected. Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man software after data extract and quality evaluation by Cochrane 5.1.0. RESULTS:Totally 17 RCTs were enrolled,involv-ing 2 757 patients. Results of Meta-analysis showed,regardless of Verity Now(VN)detection method [MD=15.43,95%CI(-0.39, 31.25),P=0.06] or vasodilator stimulus phosphoprotein(VASP)detection method [MD=-3.04,95%CI(-8.98,2.90),P=0.32], ticagrelor and prasugrel had the same effects on platelet reactivity under loading dose,the differences were not statistically significant;regardless of VN detection method [MD=-48.94,95%CI(-58.04,-39.84),P<0.001] or VASP detection method [MD=-14.32, 95%CI(-20.45,-8.20),P<0.001],the effects of ticagrelor were better than prasugrel on platelet reactivity under maintenance dose,the differences were statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS:At the loading dose,there was no difference between ticagrelor and prasugrel,but ticagrelor has more benefits than prasugrel under maintenance dose.
3.The level and influencing facts of PICC catheter patients′ willingness to participate in patient safety
Yanting CAI ; Shuhua CHENG ; Lianying HAN ; Lichun YUE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(34):2655-2659
Objective To investigate the level and influencing factors of PICC catheter patients' willingness to participate in patient safety. Methods A total of 198 PICC catheter patients were sampled from the targeted hospital by convenience sampling,and investigated by the Patient Participate Patient Safety Willingness and Behavior Scale ( PSWBS). Results The PSWBS score of PICC catheter patients was 3.73 ± 0.52 , including initiative willingness 4.13 ± 0.54, initiative tendency 3.82 ± 0.49, attention for technique level 3.70 ± 0.50, attention for environmental safety 3.27 ± 0.48. Among these factors, age(F=14.75, P<0.01), education degree(F=9.588, P<0.01), occupation(25.070, P<0.01), residence(t=8.570, P<0.01)and complications(t=8.880, P<0.01)were the influencing facts with statistical difference (P<0.05) . Conclusions Most of the patients have a high willingness to participate in patient safety , the distribution of impact factors have certain characteristics. Clinical nurses should take targeted nursing measures according to these different characteristics.
4.Cross-protective characteristics of specific immune response induced by HSV-1 attenuated strain M3 against HSV-2 infection
Xueyang CHE ; Xueqi LI ; Xingli XU ; Ying ZHANG ; Lichun WANG ; Yun LIAO ; Jishuai CHENG ; Tangwei MOU ; Qihan LI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2021;41(1):36-44
Objective:To analyze the characteristics of immune cross-reaction between herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2 in terms of serology and clinical protection aiming to provide data for the control and prevention of diseases caused by the two viruses.Methods:An attenuated HSV-1 strain M3 was used to immunize BALB/c mice. Specific immune responses indicated by the production of neutralizing antibodies were detected. Wild-type HSV-1 and HSV-2 strains were respectively used to infect the mice through different ways 28 d after the immunization to observe the protective immunity in the M3-immunized mice against HSV-1/2 infection.Results:M3 strain could not induce specific neutralizing antibodies against HSV-2. Therefore, viral loads in tissues of the immunized mice increased significantly following different modes of HSV-2 exposure. However, no obvious abnormal clinical manifestations were found and the histopathological damage was only slight inflammatory reaction. In contrast, HSV-1-specific neutralizing antibodies were elicited in the M3-immunizaed mice with significant protective effects against HSV-1 infection.Conclusions:The immune response induced by attenuated HSV-1 strain M3 in mice exhibited immune-protective effects characterized by production of neutralizing antibodies and inhibition of virus proliferation in vivo against wild-type HSV-1 infection. For HSV-2, instead of neutralizing virus in form of antibodies, it featured by more of clinical cross-immunoprotective abilities to control virus growth.
5.Trend and forecast analysis of maternal mortality rate in Hainan Province, 2003-2022
HUANG Cuimin ; WU Guihua ; ZHAN Huiyu ; DOU Qianru ; CAO Xia ; FAN Xialin ; CHENG Lengmei ; LIU Shen ; FAN Lichun
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(11):1164-
Abstract: Objective To explore the trend of maternal mortality in Hainan Province during the period of 2003-2022, both in the province and in urban and rural areas, and to forecast the maternal mortality rate for the period 2023-2025. Methods The 2003-2022 data collected from Hainan Province's three-tier network for maternal mortality surveillance was examined using the Chi-square test for trend (CMH) to analyze the province-wide and urban-rural maternal mortality trends. The time series model forecasting using exponential smoothing was used to predict the maternal mortality rate in Hainan Province from 2023 to 2025. Results From 2003 to 2022, a total of 201 011 616 live births and 463 maternal deaths were reported in Hainan Province, with a maternal mortality rate of 23.03 per 100 000. Over 20 years, the maternal mortality rate in Hainan Province showed a downward trend, with an annual rate of decline of -4.13%. The rate decreased significantly during this period.. From 2003 to 2022, the maternal mortality rate in rural areas of Hainan Province was 25.74/100 000 (373/1 448 943), and it was significantly higher than that in urban areas, 16.04/100 000 (90/561 173). In the first 10 years, the gap between urban and rural areas progressively reduced, but it widened significantly in the last decade, especially after 2017. The maternal mortality rate was significantly lower in urban than rural areas, and the differences had statistical significance. The annual rates of decline in maternal mortality in Hainan Province and in urban and rural areas from 2003 to 2022 were -5.0% and -3.71%, respectively, showing a negative growth with the decrease rate in rural areas lower than urban areas. The maternal mortality rate in Hainan Province showed a fluctuating downward trend, different from the stable trend of national decrease. The mortality rates for direct obstetric causes of death (233 cases) and indirect obstetric causes of death (230 cases) were 11.59/100 000 and 11.44/100 000, respectively. The results of the maternal mortality review showed a predominance of avoidable deaths (315 cases, 68.03%). Brown's cubic exponential smoothing predicted the maternal mortality rate in Hainan Province for 2023-2025 as 9.45/100 000, 8.17/100 000, and 6.89/100 000. Conclusions The maternal mortality rate in Hainan Province is largely influenced by maternal deaths in rural areas, and maternal health care in rural areas should be emphasized. Measures such as intervening to address the main factors influencing avoidable maternal deaths, strengthening high-risk maternal management, improving the level of critical maternal care, and providing subsidies for critical maternal care can sustainably reduce the maternal mortality rate in Hainan.
6.Evaluation of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography breast predictive model in optimizing breast lesions BI-RADS classification
Wanyue DENG ; Lina TANG ; Lichun YANG ; Zhihong LYU ; Yinrong CHENG ; Lijun YUAN ; Yan CHENG ; Shengli WANG ; Qin CHEN ; Jun LUO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2018;27(4):318-322
Objective To explore the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography ( CEUS ) breast predictive model in the optimization of BI-RADS classification of breast lesions . Methods A total of 1049 BI-RADS 4 ,5 breast lesions were obtained from 1039 patients in 8 centers . CEUS examination was performed prior to biopsy or surgery . According to the classification of the model ,class 3 ,4A ,4B and 4C were selected as biopsy thresholds ,and the ROC curve was drawn . The diagnostic sensitivity ,specificity , accuracy ,positive predictive value ,negative predictive value and Jordanian index were calculated for the biopsy threshold . The biopsy rate of breast lesions before and after angiography ,cancer detection rate , follow-up cases of malignant risk were compared . Results There were benign lesions 586 ( 55 .9% ) , malignant lesions 463 (44 .1% ) in the 1049 breast lesions . The area of ROC with thresholds of 3 ,4A ,4B and 4C were 0 .695 ,0 .838 ,0 .847 and 0 .757 ,respectively ( all P < 0 .01) . Ultrasonography had a certain diagnostic effect on benign and malignant breast lesions . The diagnostic sensitivity ,specificity ,accuracy , positive predictive value and negative predictive value with class 4A after CEUS set as the biopsy threshold were 93 .32% ,75 .65% ,82 .75% ,75 .57% and 93 .35% ,respectively ,and the Jordanian index was 0 .690 . When chass 3 after CEUS was set as the biopsy threshold ,the biopsy rate was reduced from 100% to 76 .74% ,the detection rate was increased from 44 .23% to 56 .77% ,and the risk of cancer was only 0 .67% in the follow-up cases . When class 4A was set as the biopsy threshold ,the biopsy rate was reduced from 100% to 55 .58% after CEUS . The detection rate of cancer increased from 44 .23% to 74 .44% . The risk of cancer was 2 .96% . Conclusions The biopsy rate of breast lesions in category 4 and 5 would be reduced and cancer detection rate of them would be increased after CEUS ,however ,the risk of malignancy in the follow -up cases would be controlled as low as category 3 and 4A in previous BI-RADS . Thus ,CEUS has a good prospect of in optimizing BI-RADS and reducing biopsy rate in unnecessary lesions .
7.Evaluation and optimization of pre-pregnancy and pregnancy thalassaemia screening programmes in Hainan Province
DOU Qianru ; CAO Xia ; HUANG Cuimin ; NIAN Huiyu ; XIAO Meifang ; ZHOU Qiaomiao ; CHENG Lengmei ; KONG Lingwan ; FAN Xialin ; WU Guihua ; FAN Lichun
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(10):1088-
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the free thalassaemia screening programme for preconception and pregnancy in Hainan Province, and to provide a theoretical basis for optimizing the screening process for thalassaemia. Methods From November 2020 to July 2021, a survey was conducted on 10 396 adults with Hainan household registration who participated in the Epidemiological Survey of Thalassemia in Hainan Residents in 19 cities and counties of Hainan Province. All of them underwent routine blood tests, haemoglobin electrophoresis tests and genetic tests for thalassaemia. The optimal diagnostic cut-off values for mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), and haemoglobin adult type 2 (HbA2) were determined using screening test indexes such as receiver operating characteristic curve and sensitivity. The diagnostic effectiveness of different primary screening programs for thalassemia gene carriers was evaluated. Results Using the existing MCV single-indicator thalassemia primary screening protocol in Hainan Province, where individuals with MCV<82 fL undergo thalassemia gene testing, resulted in a high missed diagnosis rate (34.06%) and low sensitivity (65.94%). The optimal cut-off values for MCV screening for alpha-and beta-thalassaemia were 84.45 fL and 79.05 fL, respectively; the optimal cut-off values for MCH screening for alpha-and beta-thalassaemia were 27.95 pg and 25.15 pg, respectively. The optimal cut-off value for HbA2 screening for alpha-thalassaemia was less than 2.55% and greater than 3.35% for beta-thalassaemia. The "combined HbA2 or MCH or MCV screening protocol" with the cut-off values recommended in this study had a better performance in primary screening for thalassemia, with the highest sensitivity (92.96%) and negative predictive value (92.67%) and the lowest underdiagnosis rate (7.04%), statistically significant differences compared with the existing protocol (P<0.05). Conclusions The current process of screening for thalassemia in Hainan Province may lead to missed diagnoses. The combined use of MCV, MCH and HbA2 for thalassemia screening, adopting locally suitable cutoff values for primary screening indicators, can improve the incidence of missed reporting of thalassemia and enhance diagnostic effectiveness.
8.Consistency of different physicians in diagnosis of malignant breast lesions with breast CEUS predictive model: A multicenter study
Jie GONG ; Qin CHEN ; Jun LUO ; Li'na TANG ; Lichun YANG ; Zhihua LYU ; Yinrong CHENG ; Lijun YUAN ; Yan CHENG ; Shengli WANG ; Xiaorong HAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2018;34(6):874-878
Objective To explore the consistency of different physicians in diagnosis of malignant breast lesions with breast CEUS predictive model.Methods Totally 953 patients with solitary breast nodule from multicenter who underwent ultrasound and CEUS were collected.The research team was composed by the initial group (one junior physician from each hospital),check group (one or two physicians who had at least two-year experience of CEUS examination from each hospital),research group (two senior physicians from Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital) and cross-blinded group (one or two vice directors or chief physicians from each hospital).At first,the lesions were classified according to the breast imaging reporting and data system (BI RADS) by the initial group and the check group,then new BI RADS classifications were performed by research group and cross blind group with breast CEUS predictive model.The consistency of different physicians in diagnosis of malignant breast lesions was analyzed.Results Among 953 patients,benign lesions were found in 451 patients (451/953,47.32%),malignant lesions were found in 435 patients (435/953,45.65%),and precancerous lesions were found in 67 patients (67/953,7.03%).The accuracy of the initial group,check group,research group and cross-blinded group was 71.67%(683/953),74.92%(714/953),80.17% (764/953) and 83.42 % (795/953),respectively.The consistency of different physicians for diagnosis of malignant breast lesions between initial group and check group was good (Kappa =0.82,P<0.001),while between initial group and crossblinded group,initial group and research group were both moderate (Kappa =0.56,0.41;all P<0.001).The consistency of different physicians for diagnosis of malignant breast lesions between cheek group and cross-blinded group,between check group and research group were both moderate (Kappa =0.68,0.51;all P<0.001).The consistency between research group and cross-blinded group with breast CEUS predictive model was moderate (Kappa =0.74,P< 0.001).Conclusion The consistency of different physicians in diagnosis of malignant breast lesions with breast CEUS predictive model was moderate.
9.Quantitative analysis of foot kinematics in patients with early Parkinson′s disease under dual task
Haohao WANG ; Xiaofan XUE ; Dongtao LIU ; Zhou LONG ; Cheng WANG ; Lichun ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(3):255-265
Objective:To investigate the gait characteristics of patients with early Parkinson′s disease (PD) under cognitive dual task, and to provide sensitive kinematic indicators for the early diagnosis, timely treatment and reasonable rehabilitation of PD.Methods:A total of 62 outpatients and inpatients with early non-tremor Parkinson′s disease in Shijingshan Branch of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from September 2021 to August 2023 were selected as experimental group (PD group), and 62 healthy controls with comparable age composition ratio were selected as control group. The baseline data, Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale scores, and the gait assessment scores of the motor part of the Unified Parkinson′s Disease Rating Scale were compared between the 2 groups. The wearable gait analysis device was used to collect the gait parameters of the 2 groups of subjects under single task and dual task, and the foot kinematic characteristics of the patients with early PD were quantified. Independent sample t test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to analyze the gait parameters of the 2 groups. The statistically significant variables were included in Logistic regression analysis to explore the association between gait parameters and PD. Finally, the diagnostic value of the variables was estimated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results:Gait spatio-temporal parameters (per gait cycle): (1) The gait speed of the PD group was slower than that of the control group [(1.01±0.12) m/s vs (1.22±0.18) m/s, t=-7.526] during single task walking. The bipedal support time in the PD group was significantly longer than that in the control group [(0.29±0.05) s vs (0.22±0.06) s, t=6.659]. The differences were both statistically significant (both P<0.001). (2) During dual-task walking, PD patients showed slower gait speed [(0.88±0.11) m/s vs (1.19±0.16) m/s, t=-12.158, P<0.001]. The bipedal support time in the PD group was longer than that in the control group [(0.36±0.05) s vs (0.22±0.05) s, t=12.828, P<0.001]. PD patients had shorter stride length [(109.20±6.21) cm vs (112.77±5.87) cm, t=-3.203, P=0.010]. Stride frequency in the PD group was higher than that in the control group [(114.45±7.10) steps/min vs (110.87±7.16) steps/min, t=2.724, P=0.020]. The single leg support time was longer than that of the control group [(0.49±0.12) s vs (0.45±0.06) s, t=2.643, P=0.020] , and the differences were statistically significant. Gait kinematics parameters: (1) During single task walking, the maximum angle of foot movement in the sagittal plane in the PD group was smaller than that in the control group (17.19°±2.37° vs 19.71°±2.92°, t=-4.691, P<0.001). The minimum angle of movement in the sagittal plane was smaller than that in the control group (-67.08°±4.63° vs -70.10°±3.94°, t=0.395, P=0.001). The minimum horizontal angle of the foot during exercise in the PD group was lower than that in the control group (9.08°±4.02° vs 11.80°±3.60°, t=-3.461, P<0.001). The minimum angle of the foot coronal plane in the PD group was smaller than that in the control group (-10.55°±2.87° vs -12.04°±2.31°, t=2.831, P=0.030; the negative sign only represents the movement direction). The touch angle of the foot in the PD group was significantly lower than that in the control group (11.14°±2.78° vs 12.78°±3.57°, t=-2.779, P=0.030). (2) During dual-task walking, the maximum sagittal angle (15.44°±2.54° vs 18.99°±2.71°, t=-6.673, P<0.05), the minimum angle of sagittal plane (-65.68°±4.73° vs -70.02°±4.04°, t=-4.747, P<0.001; the negative sign only represents the direction of movement), the minimum coronal movement angle (-11.15°± 2.99° vs -13.18°±2.50°, t=3.642, P=0.020), the touch angle (11.01°±3.10° vs 12.83°±4.01°, t=-2.438, P=0.010), the minimum horizontal angle (8.83°±4.04° vs 11.83°±3.63°, t=-3.776, P<0.001), and the change of the angle from the ground (-65.00°±3.54° vs -67.06°±3.61°, t=3.133, P<0.001) in the PD group were all smaller than that in the control group. The differences were all statistically significant. Logistic regression analysis showed that step frequency was positively correlated with PD ( OR=1.124,95% CI 1.040-1.201, P=0.001), minimum angle of coronal plane was positively correlated with PD ( OR=1.501, 95% CI 1.040-2.151, P=0.030). Stride length was negatively correlated with PD ( OR=0.902, 95% CI 0.830-0.978, P=0.010). ROC curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic value of step frequency, stride length and minimum angle of coronal plane. For step frequency, when the maximum Youden index was 0.880, the best cut-off value to distinguish the PD group from the control group was 115.000, the sensitivity was 0.577, the specificity was 0.710, and the area under the curve was 0.656. For the minimum coronal angle, when the maximum Youden index was 0.251, the best cut-off value was -12.575, the sensitivity was 0.728, the specificity was 0.531, and the area under the curve was 0.670. For stride length, when the maximum Youden index was 0, the best cut-off value was 100.91, the sensitivity was 0.950, the specificity was 0.050, and the area under the curve was 0.300. Conclusions:Some gait parameters such as step frequency and minimum angle of coronal plane can be used as kinematic markers to reflect the gait characteristics of early PD, which may be helpful in tracking and evaluating the gait disorder characteristics of early PD patients and predicting the risk of PD. Some gait parameters of PD patients are significantly different from those of healthy people during cognitive-motor dual-task walking.
10.Clinical comparative study of roxadustat and recombinant human erythropoietin in the treatment of non-dialysis stage 3 to 5 chronic kidney disease and renal anemia
Cheng CHEN ; Tianfu TONG ; Lichun XU ; Kai YANG ; Qijie ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2023;46(11):966-971
Objective:To compare the clinical curative effect of roxadustat and recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) on non-dialysis stage 3 to 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) combined with renal anemia (RA).Methods:A total of 108 patients with non-dialysis stage 3 to 5 CKD and RA admitted to Jiangbei Branch of Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University were prospectively enrolled between January 2020 and October 2022. According to random number table method, they were divided into group A and group B, 54 cases in each group. The group A was treated with roxadustat and polysaccharide-iron complex (PIC) for 3 months, while group B was treated with rhEPO and PIC for 3 months. The clinical curative effect, levels of hemoglobin (Hb), red blood cell count (RBC), hematocrit (Hct), serum ferritin (SF), transferrin saturation (TSAT), transferrin (TRF), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (Scr) and β2-microglobulin (β2-MG) before and after treatment, and the incidence of adverse reactions during treatment in the two groups were compared.Results:The total response rate of treatment in group A was significantly higher than that in group B: 87.04% (47/54) vs. 70.37% (38/54), and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). After treatment, levels of RBC, Hb and Hct in group A were significantly higher than those in group B: (3.47 ± 0.59) × 10 12/L vs. (2.60 ± 0.51) × 10 12/L, (110.45 ± 12.97) g/L vs. (93.64 ± 10.58) g/L, 0.358 ± 0.054 vs. 0.303 ± 0.043, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The levels of TSAT, SF and TRF in group A were significantly higher than those in group B: (35.17 ± 3.65)% vs. (29.82 ± 3.10)%, (286.74 ± 17.23) μg/L vs. (243.16 ± 15.49) μg/L, (2.76 ± 0.45) g/L vs. (2.40 ± 0.32) g/L, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The levels of BUN, Scr and β2-MG in group A were significantly lower than those in group B: (3.98 ± 0.41) mmol/L vs. (4.36 ± 0.54) mmol/L, (62.57 ± 7.89) μmol/L vs. (80.34 ± 9.65) μmol/L, (1.50 ± 0.42) μg/L vs. (1.99 ± 0.58) μg/L, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). During treatment, incidence of adverse reactions in group A was significantly lower than that in group B: 11.11% (6/54) vs. 25.93% (14/54), and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Compared with rhEPO, roxadustat has better curative effect, which can effectively relieve anemia and improve iron metabolism in patients with non-dialysis stage 3 to 5 CKD and RA, with good safety.