1.Diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for Strongyloides stercoralis co-infected with other pathogens
TAN Ni ; LIAO Ronghuang ; WANG Danlan, ; SU Mengting ; OUYANG Nengtai
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(12):1346-
Abstract: Objective To explore the diagnostic value and advantage of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in the diagnosis of Strongyloidiasis co-infected with other pathogens. Methods According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the clinical data of 5 patients diagnosed with Strongyloides stercoralis in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University from November 2020 to October 2022 were retrospectively collected. The clinical characteristics of the patients were analyzed, and the positive rates of Strongyloides stercoralis in 6 samples from 5 patients were compared by using mNGS and liquid-based cytology microscopy, and the detection rates of Strongyloides stercoralis eggs in the feces of 5 patients were compared by using the fecal direct smear method. The consistency between mNGS and bacterial and fungal culture results of the 6 samples was analyzed and compared. Results Three of the 5 patients were farmers. All 5 patients had underlying diseases, with fever and cough as the main clinical manifestations, and the imaging features were mostly glass shadow and density shadow. Blood routine examination showed an increase in the percentage of neutrophils in 4 of the 5 patients, and none of the 5 patients had an increase in eosinophils. Procalcitonin levels were elevated in all five patients. Among the 6 samples from the 5 patients, the detection rate of Strongyloides stercoralis detection by mNGS was 100%, and the detection rate of liquid-based cytology was 50%. The detection rate of Strongyloides stercoralis eggs using the direct fecal smear method was 20% in 5 patients. Among the 6 samples, Human betaherpesvirus 5 was detected by mNGS, and Pneumocystis jirovecii was detected in 3 samples, Aspergillus fumigates was detected in 3 samples, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was detected in 2 samples. Except for Strongyloides stercoralis and viruses detected by mNGS, the results of routine culture were completely consistent with those of bacteria and fungi detected by mNGS in 1 sample, inconsistent in 2 samples, and partially consistent in 3 samples. Conclusions The detection rate of Strongyloides stercoralis by mNGS may be higher than that by fecal direct smear and liquid-based cytology. Compared to conventional bacterial and fungal cultures, mNGS has a wide detection range and may be more suitable for the detection of Strongyloides stercoralis infection co-infected with other pathogens. It presents significant diagnostic advantages for mixed infections and may be used as an early diagnosis method for Strongyloides stercoralis infection.
2.Study on foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins of lower extremities
Mengting ZHOU ; Zui TAN ; Chuan LIANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2017;25(10):791-793
Objective To explore the relationship between recurrence rate and side effects of the treatment of varicose veins in lower extremity with lauromacrogol foam sclerosing agent.Methods The data of 62 patients(98 limbs)with varicose veins was collected,including 27 males (41 limbs)and 35 females (57 limbs).They were treated with 1% lauromacrogol foam sclerosing agent combined with great saphenous vein high ligation and endovenous laser treatment.Statistical indicators included side effects such as pain,induration,hyperpigmentation,swelling,numbness and the recurrence rate.Results Two patients were lost,57 patients were injected once,further foam sclerotherapy was carried out again for 3 patients.Obvious abnormal varicose veins as well as the soreness and fatigue of lower extremity disappeared in all patients.Thirty-seven patients had pain and 43 patients developed superficial venous thrombotic sclerosis,among which 50 patients faded away after 1 to 3 months by taking diosmin.Thirty-one cases of pigmentation occurred and 20 disappeared after 1 to 3 months by applying the vitamin E whitening essence.Six patients with lower extremity ulcers recovered after 1 to 3 months.Through statistics analysis of the patients in 1-month follow-up,we found that the differences in recurrence rate after 6 months were statistically significant between group with pain induration reaction and group without (P < 0.05).Among the patients without using the vitamin E whitening essence,there was a significant correlation between the duration of pigmentation and recurrence rate after 6 months.Conclusion In the process of foam sclerotherapy,the more pain induration reaction they had and the longer the duration of pigmentation sustained,the lower the recurrence rate would be accordingly.
3.Application of CBL and PBL based on SMART principle in nursing practice teaching in radiotherapy
Yuanyuan XIA ; Zhixian LIANG ; Shanshan LUO ; Jiying HE ; Mengting YI ; Liyuan XU ; Aili CHEN ; Xuerong TAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2021;20(10):1227-1230
Objective:To apply CBL combined with PBL based on SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-based) principle in nursing practice teaching in radiotherapy.Methods:A total of 100 nurses who performed nursing practice in the Department of Radiotherapy in Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from May 2016 to May 2020 were selected as the research objects. They were divided into a control group and a study group according to their admissions, with 50 people in each group. The study group used CBL combined with PBL teaching based on SMART principle, and the control group used traditional practice teaching. After the clinical practice, the two groups were assessed on theoretical and clinical practice skills, and the two groups' teaching satisfaction and teaching effects were evaluated through seminars and questionnaire surveys. SPSS 22.0 was used for t test and chi-square test. Results:The theoretical and clinical practice performance assessment scores of the practical nurses in the study group were higher than those in the control group, with statistically significant differences ( P<0.001). The teaching satisfaction rate of the practice nurses in the control group was 62.00% (31/50), and that of the practice nurses in the study group was 96.00% (48/50), with significant differences ( P<0.001). In terms of improving independent learning ability, information acquisition and problem analysis ability, improving clinical thinking ability, mobilizing learning enthusiasm, enhancing teamwork ability, nurse-patient communication ability, and recognition of innovation ability, the teaching satisfaction of the research group was higher than that of the control group. Conclusion:The application of SMART principle in teaching has the advantages of clear goals and quantifiable evaluation. The combination of CBL and PBL based on SMART principle can help to improve the mastery of theoretical and practical skills of radiotherapy practice nurses, and achieve satisfactory teaching results.
4.Three-dimensional spine morphology measuring technology for daily surface monitoring.
Jinghui ZHANG ; Linyong SHEN ; Wei SONG ; Mengting TAN ; Changwei YANG
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2020;37(5):809-817
In order to conduct surface monitoring of the three-dimensional spine morphology of the human body in daily life, a spine morphology measuring method using "single camera, multi-view" to construct stereo vision is proposed. The images of the back of the human body with landmarks of spinous process are captured from multiple angles by moving a single camera, and based on the "Zhang Zhengyou calibration method" and the triangulation principle of binocular stereo vision, the spatial conversion matrices corresponding to each other between all images and the 3D coordinates of the landmarks are calculated. Then the spine evaluation angle used to evaluate the spine morphology is further calculated. The tests' results showed that the spine evaluation angle error of this method is within ±3°, and the correlation between the results and the X-ray film Cobb angles is 0.871. The visual detection algorithm used in this paper is non-radioactive, and because only one camera is used in the measurement process and there is no need to pre-set the camera's shooting pose, the operation is simple. The research results of this article can be used in a mobile phone-based intelligent detection system, which will be suitable for the group survey of scoliosis in communities, schools, families and other occasions, as well as for the long-term follow-up of confirmed patients. This will provide a reference for doctors to diagnose the condition, predict the development trend of the condition, and formulate treatment plans.
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5.Comparative study on the impact of experiential communication and GLTC communication in outpatient settings on patients'emotions
Jianwen SHAO ; Mengting WANG ; Gangrui TAN ; Weihong SHANG ; Jinfan WANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2024;37(12):1503-1511
Objective:From the perspective of patients'emotions,to compare and study the effectiveness between experiential communication and GLTC communication of outpatient doctors,understand the main communication details that affect patients'emotions,and provide a reference for improving patient emotions and enhancing doctor-patient communication skills in the future.Methods:From July 2021 to January 2022,a pilot study of GLTC communication program in outpatient settings was conducted in a total of 24 departments from 4 tertiary comprehensive hospitals in Jiangsu Province.Descriptive analysis,independent sample t-test,multiple linear regression and other analyses were conducted on the relevant data.Results:After experiential communication in outpatient settings,patients showed improvements in dimensions of emotion such as anxiety,fatigue,confusion,and depression,but there was a decrease in patient vitality(P<0.05).After GLTC communication in outpatient settings,patients'emotions in all six dimensions improved(P<0.05).Meanwhile,the GLTC group had better emotions than the experiential group after communication(P<0.05).After training,the completion rate of relevant communication details of doctors in the GLTC group was mostly significantly higher than that in the experiential within the same unit time(P<0.05).Multiple linear regression showed that smiling,comforting language,and kind gaze were the main factors affecting patients'overall emotions.Conclusion:Experiential communication in outpatient settings has certain communication effects,but there is still a lot of room for improvement compared to GLTC communication in outpatient settings.GLTC communication in outpatient settings can improve patients'emotions,and doctors'smiles,comforting language,and other communication details need to be emphasized in outpatient settings.How to improve the execution of GLTC communication in outpatient settings plans is an important direction for future research.
6.Submandibular gland resection via subclavian into the road under the endoscope
Fu Sen PENG ; YH DU ; X ZHANG ; Mengting TAN ; YH ZHANG ; T LIU
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2016;30(6):471-473
Objective:To evaluate resection of submandibular gland through a minimal skin incision under the endoscope. Method:A retrospective analysis of the clinical data from 28 cases of submandibular gland resection by endoscope surgery via subclavian approach, 14 cases of preoperative diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma, submandibular gland of chronic inflammation in 11 cases, 3 cases of the submandibular gland stone,one case of lymphatic cyst,all cases were evaluated by preoperative imaging or 3 d sonography. Result:All patients' submandibular gland and tumors were resected totally under the endoscope, no open surgery, no surgical complications, and postoperative aesthetic outcome was good, patients were satisfied, pleomorphic adenoma patients were postoperative followed up of 4 to 24 months, and no recurrence. Conclusion:Under the cavity mirror via subclavian path submandibular gland resection is safe and feasible, and has a good cosmetic effect.