1.Application evaluation of whole-genome sequencing technology in predicting drug resistance of second-line injectable of anti-tuberculosis drugs
Chuangyue HONG ; Rong CHEN ; Jinli LI ; Shuangjun LI ; Likai WU ; Weiguo TAN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2021;44(6):497-502
Objective:To evaluate the clinical-application values of whole genome sequencing (WGS) technology to detect the drug resistance feature of second-line injectable drugs (SLIDs) for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment.Methods:The proportional-method drug sensitivity test and the whole gene sequencing technology were used to simultaneously examine the resistance of three SLIDs: kanamycin (Km) and Amikacin(Am) and capreomycin (Cm) in 172 multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR) strains preserved in the strain bank of the Tuberculosis Laboratory of Shenzhen Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Center from 2013 to 2017. The proportional-susceptibility tests were considered as the gold standard to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity and consistency of WGS results. The samples with differences between the two methods were compared with the minimum inhibitory concentration detection method. The McNemar test was used to statistically analyze the detection rates of the two methods, and a P value<0.05 indicated the significant difference between two groups. Results:A total of 172 MDR strains were included in this study. Two mutated genes were identified by the WGS examination: rrs and eis. Among these genes, rrs-A1401G mutation occurred in 58.3% in Am resistant strains, 14/18 in Km resistant strains or 14/14 in Cm resistant strains, respectively. The sensitivity, specificity and consistency of WGS predicted Am were 14/15, 93.6%, and 68.0%, 15/15, 98.1%, and 90.0% in Km, or 14/15, 100%, and 96.0% in Cm. There were 13 strains with inconsistent results by the two methods. One strain was retested by MIC as a drug-resistant strain and other 12 strains were sensitive. There were 11 strains with inconsistent Am test results, and WGS test results showed that 8 strains had rrs-514-A/C mutations, while DST and MIC tests were sensitive. Conclusion:WGS is enough is sensitive and specific for diagnosing SLIDs resistance.
2.The effect analysis of systematic diagnosis and treatment model based on new classification on primary hypospadias
Xincheng JIANG ; Weijing YE ; Yidong LIU ; Min WU ; Xiangguo LYU ; Likai ZHUANG ; Maofei YE ; Hao WANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(11):853-858
Objective:To explore the effect of systematic diagnosis and treatment model based on new classification on primary hypospadias.Methods:The data of 689 patients with primary hypospadias admitted to Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from March 2010 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Of all, 349 cases from March 2010 to June 2016 were treated with traditional treatment methods, and 340 cases from July 2016 to June 2021 were treated with systematic diagnosis and treatment model based on new hypospadias classification. Traditional treatment group of patients according to the European Society of Urology (EAU) guide classification, were divided into the distal-anterior type (located on the glans or distal shaft of the penis), intermediate-middle type (penile) and proximal-posterior type (penoscrotal, scrotal, perineal). For distal type, tubularized incised plate (TIP) or dorsal inlay urethroplasty (Inlay) was performed. Patients with intermediate-middle type underwent Inlay, and patients with proximal-posterior type underwent Bracka staging. In the systematic diagnosis and treatment group, hypospadias was reclassified into distal type (located on the glan or in the first third of the shaft of the penis), junctional type (the back two-thirds of the shaft of the penis and the base of the penis), and proximal type (scrotum or perineum). For distal type, TIP or Inlay was used. Patients with junctional type were treated with urethroplasty with union free graft and local flap method (Montage). Patients with proximal type were treated with Montage or Bracka staging. Patients with testicular volume <0.8 ml and glans width <1.0 cm were treated with human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) before surgery. There were 349 patients in the traditional group, with an average age of (18.58±7.59) months. There were 157 cases of distal-anterior type, 47 cases of intermediate-middle type and 145 cases of proximal-posterior type. There were 181 cases with penile curvature < 30° and 168 cases with penile curvature ≥30°. There were 340 cases in the systematic diagnosis and treatment group, with an average age of (18.94±6.05) months. According to EAU classification, 160 cases were distal-anterior type, 42 cases were intermediate-middle type and 138 cases were proximal-posterior type. There were 197 cases with penile curvature < 30° and 143 cases with penile curvature ≥30°. There was no significant difference in the above indicators between the two groups ( P>0.05). The surgical methods, incidence of postoperative complications and the time of hospital stay between the two groups compared. The changes in penis size and testis volume before and after the use of hormones in the systematic treatment group were compared. Results:In the traditional group, 139 patients underwent TIP, 65 patients underwent Inlay, and 145 patients underwent Bracka staging. In the systematic diagnosis and treatment group, 187 cases were reclassified as distal type (153 cases underwent TIP and 34 cases underwent Inlay). Of the 69 cases of junctional type, 10 cases underwent Inlay, and 59 cases underwent Montage. Of the 84 cases of proximal type, 77 cases underwent Montage, and 7 cases underwent Bracka staging. There was significant difference between the two groups ( P<0.01). In the traditional group, there were 31 cases of urinary fistula (8.9%), 43 cases of urethral stricture (12.3%), 21 cases of urethral diverticulum (6.1%), 45 cases of penile recurvature (12.9%), and the total incidence of complications was 40.1% (140/349). There were 19 cases of urinary fistula (5.6%), 28 cases of urethral stricture (8.2%), 15 cases of urethral diverticulum (4.4%) and 24 cases of penile recurvature (7.1%) in the systematic diagnosis and treatment group. The total incidence of complications was 25.3%(86/340). There were statistically significant differences in the incidence of the above complications between the two groups ( P<0.05). There was a significant difference in the duration of hospital stay between the traditional group and the systematic diagnosis and treatment group [(4.3±1.2) d vs. (1.5±0.5) d, P=0.01]. The width of glans penis after HCG treatment was (1.35±0.14) cm, which was significantly higher than that before HCG treatment [(0.96±0.24) cm, P=0.03]. The length of penis [(2.55±0.19) cm vs. (2.29±0.16) cm] and the volume of testis [(0.76±0.24) ml vs. (0.64±0.15) ml] were not significantly different from those before treatment ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The new classification has clarified the choice of surgical methods, avoiding the amplification of surgical indications. The systematic diagnosis and treatment model based on new classification has significantly improved the treatment effect of hypospadias and effectively reduced postoperative complications. It provides an optional diagnosis and treatment model for hypospadias.
3.Problems and suggestions in the implementation of drug centralized volume-based procurement policies in the hospitals
Weihua KONG ; Qi QIAO ; Guoqiang LIU ; Nan CHEN ; Chengwu SHEN ; Qi CHEN ; Feng QIU ; Jianhua WANG ; Ling JIANG ; Qinghong LU ; Junyan WU ; Yafeng WANG ; Likai LIN ; Jiajia FENG ; Hong CHENG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2024;40(7):535-540
Objective:To explore the challenges in the implementation of drug centralized volume-based procurement policies in hospitals and propose corresponding optimization suggestions.Methods:From August to December 2023, a purposive sampling was conducted to select 11 pharmaceutical experts from tertiary hospitals in China for Delphi method. The survey content included " policy recommendations for promoting the acceleration and expansion of national drug centralized procurement and retaining surplus medical insurance funds for centralized procurement" .Results:Survey participants gave feedback on a set of existing problems found in the implementation of drug centralized procurement policies and proposed corresponding optimization methods. Kendall′s W coefficient of the specialist consultation was 0.332( P<0.05), demonstrating good consistency and concentration of the expert opinions. Among the problems, the score of drug supply guarantee was the highest(mean value of importance was 4.45). At the same time, the recommendation of strengthening monitoring and early warning, coordination and dispatch, and effectively ensuring the supply of centralized drug procurement had the highest score and concentration(mean value of importance was 4.91, coefficient of variation was 0.06). Conclusions:Through Delphi method, this study revealed issues and optimization methods in the implementation of drug centralized procurement policies in hospitals. The findings could provide valuable insights for improvements in the pharmaceutical sector and future policy adjustments.