1.A retrospective study on the clinical features of the hospitalized children with influenza in Suzhou from 2005 to 2009
Qiuli ZHU ; Xuelan ZHANG ; Tao ZHANG ; Genming ZHAO ; Yunfang DING
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010;28(10):597-601
Objective To analyze the clinical features of the hospitalized children with laboratory-confirmed influenza in Suzhou. Methods The demographic information, laboratory test results, clinical features, treatments and outcomes of the hospitalized children with laboratoryconfirmed influenza were collected retrospectively. The data were analyzed using chi square test,Cochran-Armitage trend test. Results Four hundred and eighty hospitalized children were diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed influenza during the period of 2005 to 2009. Among these cases, 414 were subtype A and 66 were subtype B. The positive rate was 2.66%. Four hundred and nineteen cases (87.29 %) were ≤ 5 years old. Most of the cases developed during winter (from December to April the next year) and summer (from July to August). The age and sex distribution didn't vary from year to year (x2=9. 7768,x2 = 8. 7573; both P>0.05). The mean disease course was (16.22± 9.41)days, and the mean hospitalization duration was (7.89 ±2.97) days. The percentages of patients with symptoms of fever, dyspnea and diarrhea or requiring oxygen treatment decreased with age (Z =4. 9430, Z=2. 1021, Z=3. 2073 and Z=2. 3277, respectively; all P<0.05). The percentages of cases with concomitant pneumonia and upper respiratory infection also decreased with age (Z =-3. 8762 and Z=-3. 5095, respectively; both P<0.01). Fifteen point five percent (60/387 cases)of the cases were co-infected with pneumococcus and 15. 0% (72/480 cases) were co-infected with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The level of C-reactive protein was significantly higher in cases with bacterial co-infection than those with viral co-infection (Z= -3.1290, P < 0. 01 ).Conclusions Hospitalized children with influenza are more common in winter and summer in Shuzhou.Many patients are co-infected with pneumococcus or RSV. The symptoms are more severe in younger children.
2.Applications of the performance evaluation index system for rural public health service system in China's rural health reform
Genming ZHAO ; Qi ZHAO ; Junjie ZHANG ; Zhaoyang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;8(11):15-20
Objective: To evaluate the project performance of public health service system in rural areas during the implementation of China Rural Health Project ( hereinafter referred to asHealth XI Project) . Methods: In this paper, all 40 counties covered by the Health XI Project are selected as case study. This paper uses the performance evaluation index system for rural public health system developed for the project and continuously collect input and out-put indexes between 2008 and 2013 in order to conduct a comprehensive analysis and evaluation. Results: During the implementation of the Health XI Project, the inputs and outputs of the rural public health service system had gradual-ly increased in all the countries covered by the project. The score for inputs and outputs increased from 22. 73 and 39. 05 in 2008 to 32. 62 and 57. 60 in 2013, with a growth rate of 43. 15% and 47. 50%, respectively. The input scores significantly grew faster than output scores in some provinces. The input-output ratio increased from 1. 72 to 1. 77, with slight fluctuations between different years. Conclusion: The application of the performance evaluation index system for public health service system in monitoring project implementation process can help to timely discover the weak links associated with the implementation of rural public health service system, and thus take effective measures to promote the improvement of the system. . When increasing investment in public health, how to efficiently use re-sources and improve the service effectiveness is still an urgent problem.
3.Exploration of compensatory mechanism in public medical institutions in Shanghai SongJiang District
Dehua YU ; Zhencheng ZHANG ; Zheng LI ; Huaihu LIU ; Zhijian WANG ; Dan WU ; Genming ZHU ; Xiaodong WANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2012;28(5):333-336
The paper introduced the exploration made by Shanghai SongJiang District in its compensation mechanism for public hospitals and community health centers.This attempt aimed at increasing government financial support,identifying public health needs in the development of public medical institutions,developing the compensatory measures to fit the task completed,and the service provided and individual items.It took such factors as the present personnel,workload,population and area taken into account.All these are designed to make the mechanism more appropriate and fair.
4.EVALUATION ON MOLLUSCICIDAL EFFECTIVENESS OF MAGNESIUM BORATE ORE POWDER WITH DIFFERENT EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
Tao ZHANG ; Qingwu JIANG ; Dabing LU ; Na HE ; Jianguo WEI ; Chunlin ZHAO ; Genming ZHAO ;
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 1991;0(05):-
Objective To validate the molluscicidal effect of magnesium borate ore powder (MBOP), and explore the mechanism for providing the scientific basis for the field use. Methods The experiments were performed by the Copper Coin method, Volatilization method and Immersion and Sprinkle methods recommended by WHO. Results The MBOP can't kill the snail by the volatilization. The molluscicidal effect was well by the Immersion and Sprinkle methods. The acted effect was quick by using the Immersion method while the effect was more stable by using the Sprinkle method.LD_(50) of the Sprinkle method (27℃,4 days) was 4.07 g/m2. Conclusion MBOP's molluscicidal effectiveness is well, the action appears gradually and the effect is stable. The possible mechanism of MBOP might act through some dissolved components.
5.Epidemiological characteristics and antibiotics susceptibility of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated from children in Suzhou area during 2010 to 2017
Changpeng LIU ; Xuejun SHAO ; Shuang FENG ; Yunzhen TAO ; Yunzhong WANG ; Jian XUE ; Yongdong YAN ; Jianmei TIAN ; Genming ZHAO ; Tao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2021;39(2):97-102
Objective:To explore the epidemiological characteristics and the antibiotic resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates, and to provide the evidence for the rational use of antimicrobial agents to treat Streptococcus pneumoniae infection. Methods:The positive microbiological laboratory identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Streptococcus pneumoniae from sputum of children with respiratory infections during January 2010 to December 2017 in Children′s Hospital of Soochow University were retrospectively analyzed. The positive rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae of different genders, ages, years and seasons were compared. The annual detection rates and trends of drug resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae to penicillin, amoxicillin and cefotaxime were analyzed by Mann-Kendall trend test. The seasonal decomposition of time series was conducted to assess the association between Streptococcus pneumoniae detection rate and season. Enumeration data was compared using χ2 test. Results:Of the 88 480 sputum specimens, the total positive rate of Streptococcus pneumoniae was 10.3%(9 081/88 480). The detection rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae in children aged 0 to <0.5 years old, 0.5 to <2 years old, 2 to <3 years old, 3 to <5 years old, and 5 to <15 years old were 4.2%(1 407/33 224), 13.1%(3 191/24 390), 14.9%(2 417/16 252), 17.9%(1 474/8 246) and 9.3%(592/6 368), respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( χ2=2 421.6, P<0.01). The detection rates were 8.1%(1 321/16 306) from January to March, 10.9%(2 194/20 207) from April to June, 8.5%(2 141/25 058) from July to September, and 12.7%(3 425/26 909) from October to December. The discrepancy of positive rates in different seasons showed statistical significance ( χ2=311.5, P<0.01). During 2010 to 2017, significant decreases in antibiotic resistant rates of Streptococcus pneumoniae to penicillin, amoxicillin and cefotaxime were detected (tau=-0.93, -0.93 and -0.71, respectively, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The detection rate of Streptococcus pneumoniae in sputum of children with respiratory infections may present seasonal pattern and vary between different ages of children. The resistance to β-lactam antibiotics has declined.
6.Epidemiology investigation of chronic kidney disease in adults of Shanghai Pudong New Area
Yi ZHOU ; Qiao SUN ; Xiaonan RUAN ; Wanghong XU ; Genming ZHAO ; Jianjun GU ; Liming YANG ; Xiaojin FU ; Yun BAI ; Hong ZHANG ; Hua QIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2011;27(7):504-510
Objective To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adult residents of Shanghai Pudong New Area. Methods A total of 5584 residents aged 20-80 years old were randomly selected from Shanghai Pudong New Area through multistage sampling and interview between April and July 2008. Fasting blood samples and morning urine samples were collected to detect Scr and urinary albumin and creatinine. Urine albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR) and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was calculated to estimate the renal function. Logistic regression model was used to examine the associations of demographic and lifestyle factors with indicators of kidney damage. Results The age-standardized prevalence of albuminuria, reduced renal function and CKD was 9.9% (male 8.0%, female 12.4%), 1.1% (male 1.3%, female 0.9%) and 11.0%(male 8.8%, female 12.7%), respectively. The prevalence of CKD was higher in female and increased with age. No significant difference in the prevalence was observed between urban and rural areas. Elder, female, high blood pressure, high fasting glucose, dyslipidemia and obesity were associated with CKD independently. Conclusions The prevalence of CKD in Shanghai Pudong New Area is comparable to that previously reported in China or other developed countries, and even higher. CKD is going to be a public health problem and warrants the community-integrated control strategy to prevent the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and related complications.
7.Proposal of international pediatric Tuina specific acupoints and operation technical standaeds
Yue WANG ; Changhe YU ; Xiaoxue LAN ; Qianji CHEN ; Ying ZHANG ; Genming ZHANG ; Hong CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2022;44(11):1210-1214
Pediatric Tuina is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, but the operation technical standard is less developed. It is favored by TCM practitioners in China and abroad, due to its simple operation and clinical effects. The specific acupoint of pediatric tuina is the core of its therapy, but due to the numerous schools of pediatric tuina in China, the consensus of location and operation on some specific acupoints have not been reached. To meet the clinical practice needs of pediatric tuina practitioners and follow the evidence-based principles, we determined to develop International Pediatric Tuina Specific Acupoints and Operation Technical standaeds, considering the diversity of pediatric tuina schools. We hope to lay a foundation for evidence-based practice, trials design and guidelines development of pediatric tuina.
8.Prevalence and influencing factors of diabetes mellitus among a community population aged from 20 to 74 in Songjiang District, Shanghai
Yiling WU ; Yu ZHANG ; Yinfeng ZHU ; Yonggen JIANG ; Jingyi HE ; Genming ZHAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(5):475-480
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of diabetes mellitus among community population in Songjiang District of Shanghai, and to provide scientific basis for prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus. MethodsBased on the baseline data of the Shanghai Suburban Adult Cohort (2016‒2017) and local medication database, the prevalence of diabetes in the cohort was described, and the influencing factors for the prevalence of diabetes in different genders were analyzed. ResultsAmong 35 928 participants, males accounted for 40.57%, and the median age was 58 years old. There were 5 342 diabetic patients with a crude prevalence rate of 14.87% and the standardized prevalence rate of diabetes mellitus was 7.57%. The prevalence rate of diabetes in males (15.81%) was significantly higher than that in females (14.23%, P<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the following factors were associated with high risk of diabetes mellitus in males: 40‒59 age group (OR=7.111,95%CI:4.900‒10.320), 60‒74 age group (OR=8.994,95%CI:6.154‒13.144), family history of diabetes (OR=3.369,95%CI:2.963‒3.83), overweight (OR=1.272,95%CI:1.123‒1.439), obesity (OR=1.912,95%CI:1.623‒2.252), hypertension (OR=1.685,95%CI:1.512‒1.877), and dyslipidemia (OR=1.396,95%CI:1.263‒1.542). In females, the high risk of diabetes was associated with: 40‒59 age group (OR=2.718,95%CI:1.838‒4.02), 60‒74 age group (OR=3.517,95%CI:2.34‒5.286), family history of diabetes (OR=3.071,95%CI:2.761‒3.416), overweight (OR=1.254,95%CI:1.125‒1.398), obesity (OR=2.018,95%CI:1.764‒2.308), central obesity (OR=1.515,95%CI:1.357‒1.692), hypertension (OR=2.128,95%CI:1.929‒2.347), dyslipidemia (OR=1.506,95%CI:1.379‒1.644), exercise (OR=1.241,95%CI:1.137‒1.355), and menopause (OR=1.967,95%CI:1.693‒2.286). ConclusionThe prevalence rate of diabetes is high in Shanghai, and the related factors are different in different gender groups.
9.Technical guidelines for the application of seasonal influenza vaccine in China (2014-2015).
Luzhao FENG ; Peng YANG ; Tao ZHANG ; Juan YANG ; Chuanxi FU ; Ying QIN ; Yi ZHANG ; Chunna MA ; Zhaoqiu LIU ; Quanyi WANG ; Genming ZHAO ; Hongjie YU ; null ; null
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2014;35(12):1295-1319
10.Clinical characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and factors associated with co-infections in children.
Li Ping YI ; Jian XUE ; Shao Long REN ; Si SHEN ; Zhao Jin LI ; Chen QIAN ; Wan Jing LIN ; Jian Mei TIAN ; Tao ZHANG ; Xue Jun SHAO ; Genming ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2022;43(9):1448-1454
Objective: To describe the clinical characteristics of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection and analyze the factors associated with co-infections with other pathogens in children, and provide evidence for improvement of community acquired pneumonia (CAP) prevention and control in children. Methods: Based on the surveillance of hospitalized acute respiratory infections cases conducted in Soochow University Affiliated Children's Hospital (SCH), the CAP cases aged <16 years hospitalized in SCH between 2018 and 2021 were screened. The pathogenic test results of the cases were obtained through the laboratory information system, and their basic information, underlying conditions, and clinical characteristics were collected using a standardized questionnaire. The differences in clinical characteristics between M. pneumoniae infection and bacterial or viral infection and the effect of the co-infection of M. pneumoniae with other pathogens on clinical severity in the cases were analyzed; logistic regression was used to analyze the factors associated with the co-infections with other pathogens. Results: A total of 8 274 hospitalized CAP cases met the inclusion criteria. Among them, 2 184 were positive for M. pneumoniae (26.4%). The M. pneumoniae positivity rate increased with age (P<0.001), and it was higher in girls (P<0.001) and in summer and autumn (P<0.001). There were statistically significant differences in the incidence of wheezing, shortness of breath, wheezing sounds and visible lamellar faint shadow on chest radiographs, as well as fever and hospitalization days among M. pneumoniae, bacterial, and viral infection cases (all P<0.05). In the cases aged <60 months years, co-infection cases had higher rates of wheezing, gurgling with sputum and stridor; and in the cases aged ≥60 months, co-infection cases had a higher rate of shortness of breath (all P<0.05). Multifactorial logistic regression analysis showed that being boys (aOR=1.38,95%CI:1.15-1.67), being aged <6 months (aOR=3.30,95%CI:2.25-4.89), 6-23 months (aOR=3.44,95%CI:2.63-4.51), 24-47 months (aOR=2.50,95%CI:1.90-3.30) and 48-71 months (aOR=1.77,95%CI:1.32-2.37), and history of respiratory infection within 3 months (aOR=1.28,95%CI:1.06-1.55) were factors associated with co-infections of M. pneumoniae with other pathogens. Conclusions: M. pneumoniae was the leading pathogen in children hospitalized due to CAP. M. pneumoniae infections could cause fever for longer days compared with bacterial or viral infections; M. pneumoniae was often co-detected with virus or bacteria. Being boys, being aged <72 months and history of respiratory infection within 3 months were associated factors for co-infections.
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