1.Functions of T helper 17 and interleukin 17 in tumor immunity
Yong ZHAO ; Jiling ZHANG ; Guangyue YIN
Journal of International Oncology 2012;39(1):6-8
The distributions and expressions of the T helper 17 (Th17) cells and interleukin 17(IL-17) are found in a verity of tumor tissues.However,their functions in tumorigenesis,which play antitumor or promote tumor roles,have not yet a final conclusion.Therefore,it is necessary to go further study of their functions in tumor microenvirnment.It is wished that in the process of cancer treatment,people would hasten benefit avoids kill and improve the therapeutic effect.
2.Epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis in Shaoxing City from 2005 to 2023
ZHAO Qifeng ; WANG Jiling ; MA Yan ; FANG Yirong
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(9):806-808,812
Objective:
To analyze epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province from 2005 to 2023, so as to provide the basis for developing targeted control measures.
Methods:
Data of brucellosis cases and epidemiological investigation in Shaoxing City from 2005 to 2023 were collected from the Monitoring and Reporting Management System of the Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System. The epidemiological characteristics of brucellosis were descriptively analyzed, the trend in incidence of brucellosis was analyzed using average annual percent change (AAPC).
Results:
A total of 270 cases of brucellosis were reported in Shaoxing City from 2005 to 2023, with an average annual incidence of 0.29/105. The AAPC was 0.812%, with no significant changing trend (P>0.05). The incidence of brucellosis peaked from February to March, with 80 cases (29.63%). The reported cases were mainly distributed in Shangyu District (139 cases, 51.48%) and Shengzhou City (74 cases, 27.41%). There were 188 male cases and 82 female cases, with a male-to-female ratio of 2.29∶1. The cases were primarily concentrated in the age group of 40 to <70 years, with 205 cases accounting for 75.93%. Among these, 86 cases were reported in the 50 to <60 years of age group, accounting for 41.95%. The majority of the cases were farmers, with 187 cases accounting for 69.26%. The median interval from onset to diagnosis was 22.73 (interquartile range, 39.97) days, with a delayed diagnosis rate of 62.96%. Infections through breeding, selling and transporting cattle and sheep resulted in 164 cases (60.74%), and through buying and slaughtering resulted in 36 cases (13.33%). An outbreak of brucellosis was reported in Xinchang County in 2018, with three confirmed cases.
Conclusions
The incidence of brucellosis in Shaoxing City had no significant change from 2005 to 2023. The peak period was from February to March. The cases were mainly distributed in Shangyu District and Shengzhou City. People aged 50 to <60 years, males, and farmers were the key groups for prevention and control.
3.Epidemiological characteristics of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Shaoxing City from 2006 to 2022
ZHAO Qifeng ; LIU Mingqi ; MA Shanshan ; LI Jie ; CHEN Haimiao ; MA Yan ; WANG Jiling ; FANG Yirong
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(6):514-516,521
Objective:
To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Shaoxing City from 2006 to 2022, so as provide insights into improvements of the HFRS control strategy.
Methods:
Data pertaining to HFRS cases in Shaoxing City from 2006 to 2022 were captured from the Surveillance System of China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. The temporal, population and regional distributions of HFRS were analyzed using the descriptive epidemiological method, and the trends in incidence of HFRS were evaluated using annual percent change (APC).
Results:
Totally 1 022 HFRS cases were reported in Shaoxing City from 2006 to 2022, with annual average incidence of 1.22/105 and three deaths. The incidence of HFRS appeared a tendency towards a decline in Shaoxing City from 2006 to 2022 (APC=-11.101%, t=-9.930, P<0.001), and the incidence of HFRS peaked from May to June and from November to January of the next year. A higher incidence of HFRS was seen in men than in women (1.76/105 vs. 0.68/105; χ2=201.361, P<0.001). There were 714 HFRS cases at ages of 30 to 59 years (69.86%), and farmers were the predominant occupation (78.18%). The three counties with the largest number of HFRS cases included Zhuji (366 cases), Xinchang (263 cases) and Shengzhou (134 cases). The incidence of HFRS was lower in urban districts (Yuecheng, Keqiao and Shangyu) than in counties (Zhuji, Shengzhou and Xinchang) (0.58/105 vs. 1.96/105; χ2=326.880, P<0.001).
Conclusion
The incidence of HFRS appeared a tendency towards a decline in Shaoxing City from 2006 to 2022, and the incidence was high in late spring, early summer and winter. The HFRS cases were mainly males, young and middle-aged people, and farmers, and predominantly distributed in counties. Targeted control measures are needed.
4.The effects of Bushen-Gufeigao and breathing movements on the patients with COPD of ;lung and kidney yang deficiency TCM pattern
Xianhua LI ; Kuijun MA ; Yufeng CHENG ; Xianli WANG ; Jun YANG ; Yuqing JIANG ; Jiling CHEN ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Nan JIANG ; Zhili WANG ; Haiyan DONG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2016;38(8):690-693
Objective Evaluating the effects of Bushen-Gufeigao and breathing movements on the patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of Lung and kidney deficiency TCM pattern. Methods The patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease of lung and kidney deficiency TCM pattern were recruited and randomly divided into two groups the treatment group (32 cases) and the control group (34 cases). The control group was treated with the conventional medicine, and the treatment group were added Bufei-Gushengao and breathing movements based on the treatment of control group. Both groups were treated for 1 month. The changes of the clinical symptoms, lung function and frequency of attack and duration of each attack in 10 months after treatment were observed. Results After the treatment, compared with the control group, the TCM patterns scores (5.32 ± 2.67 vs. 9.12 ± 4.11, t=4.424) of the treatment group significantly decreased, while the FVC (3.00 ± 0.49 L vs. 2.71 ± 0.47 L, t=2.408), FEV1 (2.27 ± 0.44 L vs. 1.85 ± 0.54 L, t=3.496), and the percentage of FEV1%(75.62 ± 6.84 vs. 66.86 ± 9.32, t=4.333) increased significantly. In the 10 mouths after the treatment, the treatment group showed significantly fewer patients who had attacked more than 6 times than that in the control group, and the duration of attacks showed significantly fewer minutes in the treatment group than the control group (5.56 ± 1.45 d vs. 8.06 ± 1.80 d, t=6.190). Conclusion Bushen-Gufeigao and breathing movements can effectively improve patient's lung function and symptoms.
5.Investigation of the incidence of insomnia and related influencing factors in outpatients within department of cardiology in general hospital
Weifang XU ; Bingquan CHEN ; Zhiyong PENG ; Jiling ZHAO ; Yi PENG ; Guolong YU
Journal of Chinese Physician 2018;20(1):96-99
Objective To investigate the incidence of insomnia and its influencing factors in the outpatients with cardiovascular diseases in a general hospital.Methods A total of 956 consecutive cases of the outpatients was collected from March 2016 to September in the department of cardiology patients in this general hospital.Insomnia was diagnosed with the 2012 Chinese adult insomnia diagnosis and treatment guidelines.All subjects underwent clinical examination,generalized anxiety scale (GAD-7),patient health questionnaire depression scale (PHQ-9),and self-made demographic sociology information questionnaire.Results A total of 925 patients with completed data was included in the analysis data.The insomnia incidence rate was 51.4%.The insomnia incidence rates were 57.8% and 37.6% in the patients with and without cardiovascular diseases.The difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01) between both groups.The insomnia incidence rates in the patients with hypertension,coronary heart disease,arrhythmia,hypertension combined with coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases were 50.8%,56.3%,53.2%,63.0%,and 54.3%,respectively.There were significant differences between the groups (P < 0.05).The incidence of anxiety or depressive symptoms was 44.5% in all investigators.Insomnia incidence rates were 75.6% and 32.0% in the subjects with and without anxiety or depressive symptoms.The difference was statistically significant (P < 0.01) between both groups.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that gender,type A personality,family income satisfaction,cardiovascular diseases and anxiety/depression were independent factors to affect the occurrence of insomnia.Conclusions The insomnia incidence rates was high in the outpatients from the department of cardiology of general hospital.The main factors that affect the occurrence of insomnia include psychological,social aspects,and cardiovascular diseases.