1.Equity of resource allocation in ophthalmology departments of medical institutions in Shenzhen City
Jingfeng MU ; Meizhou LIU ; Shaochong ZHANG
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(3):267-270
Objective :
To investigate equity of resource allocation in ophthalmology departments of medical institutions in Shenzhen City, so as to provide insights into the optimization of resource allocation in ophthalmology departments in Shenzhen City.
Methods :
The numbers of beds and ophthalmologists in ophthalmology departments of medical institutions in Shenzhen City were collected through the Shenzhen Health Statistical Yearbook 2019. The distribution of resources and equity of resource allocation were evaluated in ophthalmology departments of Shenzhen City using Lorenz curve and Gini coefficient.
Results :
There were 5.95 beds and 4.62 ophthalmologists in ophthalmology departments per 100 000 permanent residents in Shenzhen City in 2019. There were 13.35 beds and 9.51 ophthalmologists in ophthalmology departments per 100 000 permanent residents within the former special zone (Luohu, Futian, Nanshan and Yantian districts), and 2.17 beds and 2.13 ophthalmologists in ophthalmology departments per 100 000 permanent residents outside the former special zone (Guangming, Baoan, Longhua, Longgang, Pingshan districts and Dapeng New Area). The Gini coefficients of beds and ophthalmologists in ophthalmology departments were 0.348 and 0.243 by permanent residents in Shenzhen City, 0.386 and 0.386 within the former special zone and 0.086 and 0.012 outside the former special zone, respectively. The Lorenz curves of beds and ophthalmologists in ophthalmology departments were closer to the equity line outside the former special zone in relative to within the former special zone.
Conclusion
The gross number of beds and ophthalmologists remains to be increased in ophthalmology departments of medical institutions in Shenzhen City, and the equity of regional resource allocation is poor, which is mainly characterized by resource scarcity in ophthalmology departments outside the former special zone.
2.Effectiveness of weight-bearing lateral radiographs in evaluation of ankle malunited fractures restoration
Changjun GUO ; Xiangyang XU ; Mu HU ; Yuan ZHU ; Jingfeng LIU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2014;(8):845-851
Objective To evaluate the significance of weight-bearing lateral radiographs in evaluation of malunited frac-tures of the ankle. Methods 17 patients with malunited fractures of the ankle were treated by different reconstructive operations be-tween March 2010 and October 2012, including 9 females and 8 males, aged from 17 to 64 years. According to the Takakura classifi-cation of ankle arthritis, there were 7 patients in grade 1, 4 in grade 2 and 6 in grade 3. Simple open reduction and internal fixation were performed in 5 patients, supramalleolar tibial osteotomy in 5, lengthening osteotomy of the fibula in 2, supramalleolar tibial and fibular osteotomy in 5. Tibiofibular clear space on the anteroposterior radiograph. Medial clear space, tibiofibular clear space and tib-iofibular overlap on ankle mortise radiographs were compared preoperatively and at last follow-up. Tibial lateral surface angle (TLS), the offset of the center of talar rotation from the tibial axis, and the displacement of tibiotalar articular surface center on weight-bear-ing lateral X-ray were also compared preoperatively and at last follow-up. AOFAS score was used to evaluate the function of the ankle. Results The duration of follow-up was 9 to 32 months. Bone healing was observed in all patients, and the average healing time was 11 to 14 weeks. Ankle joint degeneration grade had no exacerbation. The medial clear space, tibiofibular clear space and tibiofibular overlap had no significant difference between the pre and postoperative. Statistically significant change was seen postoperatively in the values of TLS (76.9°±4.1° vs 80.9°±5.2°). The offset of the center of rotation from the tibial axis and the displacement of tibiotalar articular surface center were changed from 10.8 ± 2.1 mm to 2.0 ± 0.5 mm and 4.5 ± 1.5 mm to 2.2 ± 1.0 mm, respectively. The average AOFAS score was improved from 45.7 ± 15.9 points preoperatively to 82.0 ± 9.9 points postoperatively. Conclusion Weight-bearing lateral radiographs can be used to judge the ankle restoration. Even if the mortise radiograph had relative good realignment, it may ap-pear obvious deformity on lateral radiographs. Good reduction of lateral radiographs requires that the mid axis of the tibia should pass through the center of talar rotation and tibiotalar articular surface be parallel on the lateral radiograph.
3.Problem-based learning combined with case teaching method in urological probationary teaching
Guangtao ZHANG ; Xuezhen SHI ; Yonghong MA ; Jingfeng GAO ; Zhenhu BAO ; Jiangning MU ; Lin ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2020;19(3):308-311
Objective:To explore the effect of problem-based learning (PBL) combined with case teaching method in the three-year probationary teaching of clinical urology in three-year higher vocational colleges.Methods:A total of 45 students from Class 1, Grade 2015, and 37 students from Class 2, Grade 2016 of Ningxia Medical University were selected as study subjects. They were divided into experimental group and control group. Forty-two students in experimental group were taught with PBL combined with case teaching method. 40 students in control group were taught with traditional clinical probation teaching method. Besides, a questionnaire survey was conducted among two groups of students in the Department of urology.Results:There was no significant difference in the scores of theoretical examination between the experimental group and the control group ( P>0.05). The scores of medical history collection, physical examination, practical skills and total scores were much higher in the experimental group than in the control group. The results of the questionnaire survey showed that the teaching of the experimental group could significantly motivate students' enthusiasm and participation, as well as enhance ability of self-study, information acquisition, innovation, analysis and problem-solving and team consciousness ( P<0.05). Conclusion:The new model of PBL combined with case teaching is helpful in improving students' academic performance, probation effect and comprehensive practical ability in urology internship teaching, which is worth being popularized in clinical teaching.
4.Isolation of feline panleukopenia virus from Yanji of China and molecular epidemiology from 2021 to 2022
Haowen XUE ; Chunyi HU ; Haoyuan MA ; Yanhao SONG ; Kunru ZHU ; Jingfeng FU ; Biying MU ; Xu GAO
Journal of Veterinary Science 2023;24(2):e29-
Background:
Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) is a widespread and highly infectious pathogen in cats with a high mortality rate. Although Yanji has a developed cat breeding industry, the variation of FPV locally is still unclear.
Objectives:
This study aimed to isolate and investigate the epidemiology of FPV in Yanji between 2021 and 2022.
Methods:
A strain of FPV was isolated from F81 cells. Cats suspected of FPV infection (n = 80) between 2021 and 2022 from Yanji were enrolled in this study. The capsid protein 2 (VP2) of FPV was amplified. It was cloned into the pMD-19T vector and transformed into a competent Escherichia coli strain. The positive colonies were analyzed via VP2 Sanger sequencing. A phylogenetic analysis based on a VP2 coding sequence was performed to identify the genetic relationships between the strains.
Results:
An FPV strain named YBYJ-1 was successfully isolated. The virus diameter was approximately 20–24 nm, 50% tissue culture infectious dose = 1 × 10 −4.94 /mL, which caused cytopathic effect in F81 cells. The epidemiological survey from 2021 to 2022 showed that 27 of the 80 samples were FPV-positive. Additionally, three strains positive for CPV-2c were unexpectedly found. Phylogenetic analysis showed that most of the 27 FPV strains belonged to the same group, and no mutations were found in the critical amino acids.
Conclusions
A local FPV strain named YBYJ-1 was successfully isolated. There was no critical mutation in FPV in Yanji, but some cases with CPV-2c infected cats were identified.
5.Clinical case analysis—stomachache, anemia, myasthenia, and urinary color abnormality
Hui WEI ; Jingfeng ZHANG ; Yimu ZHENG ; Zhongqiang YAO ; Kun WANG ; Jijun WANG ; Rong MU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2023;27(11):752-755
Objective:To improve the differential awareness of lead porsoning.Methods:A case with stomachache, anemia, myasthenia, and abnormal urine color was described. The diagnosis and treatment were analyzed and discussed.Results:A middle-aged female was admitted with a 9-month medical history, compalnied with rash, stomachache. She also had evidence of hemolytic anemia,nervous system and kidneys imvolvement, and Lab test showed a significantly elevated blood lead level. It was considered to be in line with multiple organ system damage caused by lead poisoning.Conclusion:Lead poisoning can mimic the clinical presentations of rheumatic diseases, resulting in multiple system ivolvement. When the patient's clinical manifestation cannot be fully explained, some special situations should be considered, such as toxic testing.
6.Prevalence and spatial characteristics of poor vision among primary school students in Shenzhen
Jingfeng MU ; Meizhou LIU ; Zonghui YAN ; Hongwei DENG ; Haoxi ZHONG ; Xinyi SHUAI ; Shaochong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2022;40(6):556-561
Objective:To analyze the prevalence of poor vision and spatial distribution characteristics among primary school students in Shenzhen.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted.Vision screening among primary school students in Shenzhen was carried out by myopia screening hospitals organized by Shenzhen Myopia Prevention and Control Center for Children and Adolescents using the logarithmic visual acuity chart in 2019.The prevalence of poor vision in different districts, different genders and different grades was calculated.Spatial distribution of the prevalence of poor vision was analyzed with Arcgis 10.2 software.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.Written informed consent was obtained from guardian of each subject.The study protocol was approved by an Ethics Committee of Shenzhen Eye Hospital (No.20201230-06).Results:A total of 1 044 545 students received the visual acuity examination.The prevalence of poor vision among primary school students in Shenzhen in 2019 was 53.4%(557 748/1 044 545). The prevalence of poor vision among primary school students in the former Shenzhen Special Economic Zone was 56.7%(172 771/304 532), which was higher than 52.0%(384 977/740 013) in areas outside the former Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, and the prevalence of poor vision among girls was 56.7%(268 201/473 164), which was higher than 50.7%(289 547/571 381) among boys, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=192.412, 375.434; both at P<0.001). As the grade increased, the prevalence of poor vision firstly decreased and then increased, showing an increasing tendency in general.The prevalence rate of poor vision among primary school students among grade 1 to 6 was 49.8%(99 615/200 203), 44.0%(86 521/196 800), 47.2%(82 848/175 331), 54.5%(89 737/164 731), 60.8%(96 271/158 298), and 68.9%(102 756/149 182), respectively, and a significant difference was found ( χ2=2 871.017, P<0.001). The global Moran I index in Shenzhen was 0.278.The local Moran I index and Geary coefficient in Guangming District were 0.933 and 0.78, respectively.The prevalence of poor vision in Guangming District and its surrounding areas was a low-low cluster. Conclusions:The prevalence of poor vision among primary school students in Shenzhen is spatially aggregated.