1.Epidemiological surveillance of norovirus and rotavirus in children with diarrhea Epidemiological surveillance of norovirus and rotavirus in children with diarrhea
Yongning CAO ; Xuejun ZHANG ; Na CHEN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2020;31(5):42-44
Objective To study the epidemiological characteristics of norovirus (NV) and rotavirus (RV) in children with diarrhea. Methods In this study, fecal specimens of 2 135 children with diarrhea admitted to our hospital from January 2019 to December 2019 were collected. The infection of NV and RV virus was detected by immunochromatography and ELISA, respectively. The epidemiological characteristics of RV virus. Results The total positive detection rate of 1 388 children was 65.01% (1 388/2 135), and the positive detection rate of RV virus was 34.52% (651/2 135), which was higher than 30.49% (737/2 135) of NV virus (χ2=7.895, P<0.05); there is no difference in the positive detection rate of NV virus among children of different genders (P>0.05), the positive detection rate of RV in males is 61.74%, higher than that of females 38.26% (χ2=25.318 , P<0.001); the age of children infected with NV and RV viruses are within 2 years old, and the cumulative positive detection rates are 64.21% (418/651) and 60.92% (449/737), which is higher than other ages (χ2=35.791, P<0.001); the high incidence season of NV virus is mainly winter, and the cumulative positive detection rate from October to December is 81.26% (529/651), higher than other seasons (χ2=173.426 , P<0.001), the high incidence season of RV virus is mainly spring and winter, the cumulative positive detection rate from November to March of the next year is 87.11% (642/737), higher than other seasons (χ2=252.628, P<0.001). Conclusion Spring and winter are the seasons of high incidence of viral diarrhea in children. Close monitoring of children under 2 years of age should be strengthened to prevent viral diarrhea early.
2.Effect of endovascular therapy on the requirement for decompressive craniectomy and functional outcomes in patients with large anterior circulation ischemic stroke
Xing HUA ; Meng LIU ; Linrui HUANG ; Hengshu CHEN ; Jingjing LI ; Ya’nan WANG ; Ming LIU ; Simiao WU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2023;31(12):881-888
Objective:To investgate the effect of endovascular therapy (EVT) on the requirement for decompressive craniectomy (DC) and functional outcomes in patients with large anterior circulation ischemic stroke.Methods:Patients with large anterior circulation ischemic stroke within 24 hours of onset admitted to the Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University between September 2017 and December 2019 were included. Outcome indicators included DC demand and poor outcome at 3 months. The latter was defined as a modified Rankin Scale score >2. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent factors of DC requirement and functional outcomes at 3 months. Results:A total of 381 patients with large anterior circulation ischemic stroke were enrolled, including 203 males (53.3%), and the mean age was 70.7±14.3 years. The median time from onset to admission was 4.5 hours. The median baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score was 17 and median baseline Alberta Stroke Program Early Computed Tomography Score (ASPECTS) was 7. Totally 139 patients (36.5%) received EVT, and 64 (16.8%) required DC; 376 patients (98.7%) completed a 3-month follow-up (5 who did not complete follow-up did not require DC, of which 2 received EVT), 312 (83.0%) had poor outcome at 3 months, and 146 (38.8%) died. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that EVT was an independent predictor for the requiremet of DC (odds ratio [ OR] 4.42, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.81-10.81; P=0.001), higher baseline ASPECTS ( OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.71-0.89; P<0.001) and successful recanalization ( OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.15-0.90; P=0.028) were independent protective factors of reducing the requirement of DC. Successful recanalization ( OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.01-0.72; P=0.023) and antiplatelet therapy ( OR 0.29, 95% CI 0.11-0.76; P=0.012) were independent predictors for reduced risk of poor outcome. In 139 patients who received EVT, 27 (19.4%) received intravenous thrombolysis, 96 (69.1%) achieved successful recanalization, 88 (63.3%) had hemorrhagic transformation, 61 (43.9%) had symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation, and 34 (24.5%) required DC; 137 (98.6%) completed a 3-month follow-up, 116 (84.7%) had poor outcome at 3 months, and 67 (48.9%) died. For patients receiving EVT, a higher baseline ASPECTS ( OR 0.72, 95% CI 0.60-0.88; P=0.001) and successful recanalization ( OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.14-0.90; P=0.029) were independent predictors of reducing the requirement of DC, while successful recanalization ( OR 0.09, 95% CI 0.01-0.71; P=0.022) was an independent predictor for reduced risk of poor outcome. Among 64 patients who required DC, 22 (34.4%) received DC. Receiving DC significantly reduced the mortality within 3 months ( OR 0.25, 95% CI 0.07-0.86; P=0.028), but had no significant effect on functional outcome at 3 months ( OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.03-4.38; P=0.412). There was no significant interaction of either EVT or successful recanalization in the effect of DC on 3-month death ( P for interaction > 0.05). Conclusions:Successful recanalization after EVT reduces requirement for DC in patients with large anterior circulation ischemic stroke and improves functional outcome at 3 months. DC can reduce the mortality in patients required DC, and have no interactive effect with EVT or successful recanalization.
3.Study on the liver function protective effect and mechanism of ethanol extract from Atractylodes lancea
Qi WANG ; Yan WANG ; Simiao CHEN ; Xiyi LEI ; Huangliang CAO ; Zhongshi ZHOU ; Huanbo CHENG ; Guangzhong WANG
China Pharmacist 2024;28(10):181-191
Objective Based on the network pharmacology and animal experiments,to investigate the protective effect and possible molecular mechanism of ethanol extract from Atractylodes lancea on liver function in mice with liver fibrosis induced by bile duct ligation.Methods The main active ingredients atractylodin,atractylenolide Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅱ from Atractylodes lancea were selected,which had been verified by literature and experiments,and the targets of these active ingredients were obtained through the SwissTargetPrediction database.The liver fibrosis disease targets were obtained through On-line Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM),DisGeNET and GeneCards databases.The targets were added to the Wei Sheng Xin platform to find the intersection target for Atractylodes lancea in treating liver fibrosis.Cytoscape 3.10.1 was used to construct the "drug-component-target-disease" network diagram and protein-protein interaction core target network diagram.GO functional enrichment analysis and KEGG pathway analysis were performed,and molecular docking was performed between active components and core targets.Liver fibrosis was induced in mice by bile duct ligation,and liver function markers were measured.Results A total of 91 corresponding targets of atractylodin,atractylenolide Ⅰ,Ⅱ and Ⅲ and 9296 liver fibrosis disease targets were obtained,including 74 intersecting targets and 31 core targets.KEGG enrichment analysis showed that the main signaling pathways involved included inflammatory pathways such as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt).Molecular docking results showed that the active ingredients had strong binding activity with the core target protein.The results of animal experiments showed that,compared with the sham surgery group,the model group displayed notable,the liver index,spleen index,activity of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST),degree of liver fibrosis,mRNA and protein expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and recombinant collagen type Ⅰ alpha 1 (COL1A1),and mRNA of recombinant collagen type Ⅳ alpha 2 (COL4A2) were significantly increased,and the thymus index was sigficantly decreased (P<0.05);compared with the model group,the liver injury of mice in the Atractylodes lancea administration group reduced liver injury,its liver index,spleen index,activity of serum ALT and AST,degree of liver fibrosis,mRNA and protein expression of α-SMA and COL1A1,and mRNA of COL4A2 were significantly decreased,and the thymus index was sigficantly increased (P<0.05).Conclusion Atractylodes lancea can improve liver function and alleviate tissue pathological damage in mice with liver fibrosis,which may be related to activating pathways such as PI3K/Akt,inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions,and intervening in liver fibrosis.
4.Discussion on the main rankings and its impact on the discipline construction of the affiliated hospital in universities
Feizhe XIAO ; Cheng JIANG ; Xuejia LI ; Weiwei ZHANG ; Haifeng LIN ; Zhanyong CHEN ; Simiao WANG ; Runming ZHOU ; Zhuoqing WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2021;34(3):211-215
Objective:Through the analysis of the evaluation index system of the major rankings of universities and hospitals, this paper aims to provide a reference for the discipline construction of affiliated hospitals in universities.Methods:This paper comprehensively analyzes and compares the evaluation objectives and indicators of the five major rankings of universities and the three major rankings of hospitals in China and abroad.Results:Each main rankings have its own characteristics that both positive and with possible limitations.Conclusions:Hospital management departments can refer certain indicators in order to identify possible gaps of the hospital discipline development. Also, tailored corresponding measurements for discipline development can be developed in combination with real-needs.
5.Portable spirometer-based pulmonary function test willingness in China: A nationwide cross-sectional study from the "Happy Breathing Program"
Weiran QI ; Ke HUANG ; Qiushi CHEN ; Lirui JIAO ; Fengyun YU ; Yiwen YU ; Hongtao NIU ; Wei LI ; Fang FANG ; Jieping LEI ; Xu CHU ; Zilin LI ; Pascal GELDSETZER ; Till B?RNIGHAUSEN ; Simiao CHEN ; Ting YANG ; Chen WANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(14):1695-1704
Background::Understanding willingness to undergo pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and the factors associated with poor uptake of PFTs is crucial for improving early detection and treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study aimed to understand willingness to undergo PFTs among high-risk populations and identify any barriers that may contribute to low uptake of PFTs.Methods::We collected data from participants in the "Happy Breathing Program" in China. Participants who did not follow physicians’ recommendations to undergo PFTs were invited to complete a survey regarding their willingness to undergo PFTs and their reasons for not undergoing PFTs. We estimated the proportion of participants who were willing to undergo PFTs and examined the various reasons for participants to not undergo PFTs. We conducted univariable and multivariable logistic regressions to analyze the impact of individual-level factors on willingness to undergo PFTs.Results::A total of 8475 participants who had completed the survey on willingness to undergo PFTs were included in this study. Out of these participants, 7660 (90.4%) were willing to undergo PFTs. Among those who were willing to undergo PFTs but actually did not, the main reasons for not doing so were geographical inaccessibility ( n = 3304, 43.1%) and a lack of trust in primary healthcare institutions ( n = 2809, 36.7%). Among the 815 participants who were unwilling to undergo PFTs, over half ( n = 447, 54.8%) believed that they did not have health problems and would only consider PFTs when they felt unwell. In the multivariable regression, individuals who were ≤54 years old, residing in rural townships, with a secondary educational level, with medical reimbursement, still working, with occupational exposure to dust, and aware of the abbreviation "COPD" were more willing to undergo PFTs. Conclusions::Willingness to undergo PFTs was high among high-risk populations. Policymakers may consider implementing strategies such as providing financial incentives, promoting education, and establishing community-based programs to enhance the utilization of PFTs.
7.Comprehensive Comparative Analysis of Sepsis Animal Models and Characteristics of Clinical Syndromes in Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine
Shan LI ; Chao LI ; Yiwen WU ; Jingwen XUE ; Qingqing CHEN ; Tengxiao LIANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(20):212-218
This study, anchored in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome differentiation and treatment principles alongside the clinical characteristics of sepsis in Western medicine, extensively gathers and meticulously dissects the latest research findings on sepsis animal models from both Chinese and international sources. Adhering strictly to TCM syndrome diagnostic criteria for sepsis, the study conducts a thorough evaluation of various animal models across multiple dimensions, including clinical manifestations, pathological changes, and biomarker expressions, so as to reflect the degree of resemblance these models have to human sepsis TCM syndromes. The results reveal that the colon stent implantation model exhibits a higher degree of congruence with both TCM and Western medicine standards, particularly aligning with the diagnosis of the "Fu-Qi obstruction syndrome". Conversely, the extraperitoneal sepsis model shows a higher degree of congruence with TCM, fitting more closely with the diagnosis of "acute deficiency syndrome" and emphasizing the core pathogenesis of Qi deficiency in sepsis. These findings not only augment the diversity of sepsis animal models but also highlight the necessity and potential of integrated TCM and western medicine research. Current sepsis animal models predominantly focus on western pathophysiological mechanisms, with limited direct incorporation of TCM syndrome differentiation elements. This underscores the need, in future study designs, to actively explore integrating TCM syndrome classification and intervention principles into model development. This could be achieved by manipulating model-inducing factors and observing more TCM-specific symptoms and signs among other strategies, so as to establish sepsis models that more closely resemble clinical reality and incorporate both TCM and western medical perspectives.