1.A study on adjusting the TSH cut-off values for screening congenital hypothyroidism in newborns in Quanzhou City based on seasonal factors
Run SU ; Hang JIN ; Xiao LU ; Huixin YANG ; Zhenzhu ZHENG ; Chengzhou HUA ; Qingliu FU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(5):355-359
Objective:To explore the feasibility of adjusting the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) cut-off values for screening congenital hypothyroidism (CH) in newborns according to the seasons, and to establish a TSH screening cut-off value that is suitable for the actual situation in Quanzhou City.Methods:A total of 355 868 newborns who underwent CH screening at the Neonatal Disease Screening Center in Quanzhou in Fujian Province from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2021 were included in the study. Heel blood samples were collected and made dried blood spots. TSH levels in the heel blood of newborns were measured using genetic screening processor (GSP). The TSH cut-off values for CH screening were established using the percentile method and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve method, and were adjusted based on seasonal factors. The screening efficiency was then compared with the current TSH cut-off value (9.00 mU/L).Results:According to the percentile method, the 99th percentile TSH levels in newborn heel blood in spring, summer, autumn, and winter were 9.47, 9.01, 9.41, and 10.43 mU/L, respectively. Using these values as cut-off values, the initial screening positive rates in spring, summer, autumn, and winter were 1.00% (848/84 652), 1.04% (913/87 524), 1.00% (951/94 875), 1.00% (889/88 817) [1.27% (1 077/84 652), 1.05% (916/87 524), 1.23% (1 171/94 875), 2.01% (1 787/88 817) according to the current TSH cut-off value]. However, except for summer, there were 7, 6, and 17 cases of missed screening in spring, autumn, and winter, respectively. The cut-off values of TSH for the four seasons obtained by the ROC curve method were 9.01, 9.02, 9.01, and 9.01 mU/L, respectively. The initial screening positive rates in spring, autumn, and winter were consistent with the current cut-off values, at 1.27% (1 074/84 652), 1.23% (1 167/94 875), 2.01% (1 781/88 817), respectively, while in summer, it was 0.99% (866/87 524) [1.05% (916/87 524) according to the current TSH cut-off value], and the positive detection rates in all four seasons were 100.00%.Conclusions:It is not advisable to adjust the TSH cut-off value for CH screening according to seasons in Quanzhou City. Using the current TSH cut-off value of 9.00 mU/L for CH screening in Quanzhou City can effectively ensure the quality of screening.
2.Surveillance study of irrigating fluid absorption and bleeding in transurethral resection of the prostate
Junhai MA ; Ning FAN ; Chengzhou LU ; Huiming GUI ; Yunxin ZHANG ; Gongjin WU ; Hong CHANG ; Ze QIN ; Zhongjin YUE ; Jun MI ; Li YANG ; Junqiang TIAN ; Panfeng SHANG ; Zhilong DONG ; Zhiping WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2019;40(1):37-41
Objective To investigate the effect of the endoscopic surveillance system in irrigating fluid absorption and bleeding during transurethral resection of the prostate.Methods In vitro trials,we simulated the fluid absorption and bleeding in the operation by using self-developed endoscopic surveillance system from January 2013 to June 2013.Continuous irrigation of 5 % mannitol solution,we extracted 5 times irrigating fluid (each time 100 ml and a total of 500 ml) in the process of irrigation and recorded absorption measurements of every time extraction rinses.At the same time,we dripped human whole blood 5 times(each time 5 ml and a total of 25 ml) in the process of irrigation and recorded the bleeding measurements.The above process was repeated three times to detect the accuracy and consistency of the endoscopic surveillance system.In clinical trials,50 cases of BPH were monitored in surgery and the biochemical index,hemodynamics,irrigating fluid absorption and bleeding were compared from October 2016 to April 2017.The included criteria contained as follow:the age of patients should be more than 50 years.The transabdominal ultrasound showed that the volume of prostate should be more than 60 ml.The maximal uroflowmetry should be less than 15ml/s.The IPSS scores should be more than 8.Based on the operative time,two groups (<60 min and ≥ 60 min) were classified.Results We developed the endoscopic surveillance system which is original in the world.In vitro trials,the average irrigating fluid were (100.60 ± 2.07) ml,(201.00±3.39) ml,(302.00±4.67) ml,(403.60±4.39) ml and (502.40 ±7.57) ml;and the average bleeding were (5.06 ± 0.11) ml,(10.10 ± 0.16) ml,(15.04 ± 0.15) ml,(20.06 ± 0.11) ml and (25.10 ± 0.16) ml.No significant difference was observed in all groups (P > 0.05).In clinical trials,we compared some preoperative and postoperative indexes.The average blood oxygen saturation were (94.46 ± 2.49) % and (92.39 ± 2.77) % (P < 0.01),the average Serum sodium ion concentration were (141.05 ± 2.52) mmol/L and (138.06 ± 4.27) mmol/L(P < 0.01),the average HGB were (143.50 ± 13.43) g/L and (137.04 ± 14.25) g/L(P < 0.01).The average HCT were (42.05 ± 4.09) % and (137.04 ± 14.25) % (P < 0.01).The average HR were (77.9 ± 7.6) beats per minute and (77.93 ± 6.93) beats per minute (P>0.05).The MAP were (90.32 ± 9.75) mmHg and (91.07±8.96)mmHg(P>0.05).The average serum potassium ion concentration were (4.13 ± 0.53) mmol/L and (4.09 ± 0.37) mmol/L (P > 0.05).The average irrigating fluid absorption of the group less than 60 minutes and the group equal or more than 60 minutes were (401.83 ± 279.23) ml and (885.25 ± 367.68) ml (P < 0.01).The average blood loss were (64.10 ±47.47) ml and (158.40 ± 65.22) ml(P <0.01).The preoperative and postoperative hemodynamic,blood biochemical and hematology showed difference in our trials.Irrigating fluid absorption and blood loss were positively associated with operation time.Conclusions The endoscopic surveillance system was safety and accuracy.It can offer real-time monitoring data and alarm mechanism for the surgeons that possibly improve operation safety.