1.Epidemiological characteristics of imported malaria in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 2013 to 2022
Weiwei LU ; Qinghui ZHANG ; Xihong LYU ; Shengjun FEI ; Bowen PANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):870-874
ObjectiveTo characterize the prevalence and epidemic situation of imported malaria cases in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 2013 to 2022, and to provide evidence for malaria prevention and control. MethodsRelated data were collected and analyzed, including malaria cases, blood testing of febrile patients, and mosquito surveillance in Songjiang from 2013 to 2022. ResultsA total of 13 002 febrile patients in Songjiang were tested for plasmodium parasites from 2013 to 2022, among which 18 malaria cases were confirmed, including 17 cases of falciparum malaria and 1 case of ovale malaria. Moreover, a total of 36 malaria cases were notified in Songjiang through the National Notifiable Disease Reporting System from 2013 to 2022, including cases reported from Songjiang District and other districts or provinces with physical addresses in Songjiang. Of them, there were 31 cases of falciparum malaria, 2 cases of vivax malaria, 2 cases of ovale malaria and 1 case of quartan malaria. The gender ratio of male to female cases was 17∶1, and the majority was young and middle aged. In addition, 35 cases were imported from Africa and 1 case from southeast Asia; 34 cases were migrant workers, and 2 cases were travellers abroad; 17 cases were found and reported in Songjiang, 15 cases were reported from other districts of Shanghai, and 4 cases were reported from other provinces; 27 cases were treated in Shanghai, 3 cases were treated in other provinces and 6 cases were treated with self-provided antimalarial drugs. Mosquito surveillance in Songjiang showed that density of Anopheles sinensis was extremely low. ConclusionNo indigenous malaria case has been notified in Songjiang since 2008. Malaria surveillance on migrant workers remains the focus of malaria prevention and control. Furthermore, achievement of malaria elimination in Songjiang should be continually enhanced to avoid potential further transmission of imported malaria.
2.Contents and Experiences of National Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Research Base Construction and Operation Mode
Lingshu WANG ; Songjiang LIU ; Zhigang ZHANG ; Ming ZHANG ; Nan ZHAO ; Guiyuan WANG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2013;(6):1483-1487
In order to encourage the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the state has set up a spe-cial project and funds to construct the National TCM Clinical Research Base. The goal is to establish a regular line with the development of TCM clinical research and innovation platform gradually. Ensuring the project proceeds suc-cessfully, we have taken a series of initiatives that include the personnel training, the establishment of the network center, medical diagnostic centre, imaging centre, ethical platform and the laboratory. Also, we have explored the operation mode which matches the construction. During the process of construction, we have found that four elements are particularly important for the base development, which are top-level design, leadershipˊs attention, financial sup-port, solidarity and cooperation.
3.Epidemiological analysis of syphilis in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 2007 to 2017
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(9):767-
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of syphilis in Songjiang District of Shanghai from 2007 to 2017, and provide evidence for further improvement in the prevention and control measures. Methods Descriptive analysis was performed on the syphilis case data in Songjiang District from 2007 to 2017. Results In 2007-2017, a total of 8 546 cases of syphilis were reported in Songjiang District, with an average annual incidence of 48.23/100 000.The overall incidence showed a U-shaped upward trend, with the highest incidence in 2016 (68.17/100 000);the average annual incidence decreased by 6.13/100 000 from 2007 to 2010, whereas increased by 5.64/100 000 from 2011 to 2017.Syphilis was characterized as follows:1) The epidemic was dominated by the cases with local household registration, latent syphilis (51.84%), reported in June-September, aged 20-59 years (81.24%).The cases in the age group over 60 years showed a significant upward trend.2) In the local syphilis cases, there were more men than women, and the sex ratio was 1.3 : 1 (especially the sex ratio in the stage 1 and stage 2 syphilis was 1.73 : 1).In the foreign cases from other provinces, there were less men than women, and the sex ratio was 0.6 : 1. 3) In the primary syphilis cases, there were more men (35.50%) than women (20.98%), while more female cases in the latent syphilis and secondary syphilis cases.Local primary and secondary cases were mainly in the age group of 30 to 59 years (59.06%).The cases from other provinces were mainly 20 to 49 years old (85.24%). Conclusion The incidence of syphilis in Songjiang District is increasing.As primary syphilis are more likely to be male and young adults, we should strength the surveillance, establish standardized diagnosis and treatment of syphilis, advocate sexually transmitted diseases prevention and treatment and safe sexual behavior, and also promote active screening in women and the elderly for further control of syphilis.
4.Relationship between eating out and overweight, obesity, and fatty liver disease in adult residents in a suburban area of Shanghai
Jing LI ; Yongmei LI ; Ying LU ; Hongkun SUN ; Dan HUANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Liyan ZHUANG ; Yan JIN ; Dawei MU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(9):893-898
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence of overweight, obesity and fatty liver disease (FLD) in adult residents in a suburban area of Shanghai, and to explore the relationship between these conditions and eating out of home (EOH). MethodsAdult residents from Zhongshan Street, Songjiang, Shanghai, were invited to report their frequency of EOH and undergo a physical examination using B-ultrasonography from May to September 2017. Binary logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the relationship between EOH and conditions of overweight, obesity, and FLD. ResultsAmong the final sample size of 6 608 participants, the prevalence rates of overweight, obesity, and FLD were 41.65%, 14.71% and 38.29%, respectively. After adjusting for potential confounders, logistic analyses revealed that participants with an EOH frequency > once/week had a 1.44-fold higher prevalence of obesity (P=0.006), a 1.35-fold higher prevalence of overweight/obesity (P=0.005), and a 1.36-fold higher prevalence of FLD (P=0.008). ConclusionThe prevalence of overweight, obesity, and FLD is relatively high in Songjiang, Shanghai. EOH may be a risk factor for these diseases, and residents are recommended to reduce the frequency of EOH.
5.Analysis of electric bicycle-related traffic injury in Songjiang District of Shanghai
Lei CHEN ; Chao PENG ; Chunying XIE ; Xiao ZHANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(4):335-339
ObjectiveTo explore the status and influencing factors of electric bicycle (e-bike)-related traffic injury in Songjiang District of Shanghai, and to provide reference for prevention and control of the injury. MethodsA self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the community residents over 16 years old who rode e-bike in Songjiang Western Industrial Zone. The survey included general demographic characteristics, physical and psychological conditions, e-bike use, accidents and injuries. Descriptive analysis, chi-square test and Fisher's exact probability method were used to explore the influencing factors of traffic injury by e-bike in Songjiang District. Results1 030 questionnaires were distributed and 1 013 valid questionnaires were recovered. The effective rate of the questionnaire was 98.35%. From June 2020 to May 2021, the incidence of e-bike traffic accidents in Songjiang Western Industrial Zone was 17.47% and the incidence of injuries was 12.64%. The difference between e-bike accident group and non accident group was statistically significant (P<0.05) in the following factors: gender, registered residence, educational level, sleeping time, fatigue, violation of traffic regulations including speed limit 25 km‧h-1 and crossing of red traffic lights, riding after alcohol drinking, riding speed higher than 30 km‧h-1, riding on the phone, wearing headset, turning without prompting signal, riding on the lane of motor vehicles,and e-bike life. The top three injured body parts were limb pelvis (48.10%), body surface (27.85%) and head (13.92%). The nature of injury was mainly contusion / abrasion (82.03%), followed by fracture (17.19%). ConclusionThe incidence of e-bike traffic accidents in Songjiang District is high. We should strengthen the traffic safety education of e-bike riders, strengthen the road traffic control, and reduce the occurrence of e-bike road traffic accidents in Songjiang District.
6.Prevalence and influencing factors of diabetes mellitus among a community population aged from 20 to 74 in Songjiang District, Shanghai
Yiling WU ; Yu ZHANG ; Yinfeng ZHU ; Yonggen JIANG ; Jingyi HE ; Genming ZHAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(5):475-480
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of diabetes mellitus among community population in Songjiang District of Shanghai, and to provide scientific basis for prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus. MethodsBased on the baseline data of the Shanghai Suburban Adult Cohort (2016‒2017) and local medication database, the prevalence of diabetes in the cohort was described, and the influencing factors for the prevalence of diabetes in different genders were analyzed. ResultsAmong 35 928 participants, males accounted for 40.57%, and the median age was 58 years old. There were 5 342 diabetic patients with a crude prevalence rate of 14.87% and the standardized prevalence rate of diabetes mellitus was 7.57%. The prevalence rate of diabetes in males (15.81%) was significantly higher than that in females (14.23%, P<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the following factors were associated with high risk of diabetes mellitus in males: 40‒59 age group (OR=7.111,95%CI:4.900‒10.320), 60‒74 age group (OR=8.994,95%CI:6.154‒13.144), family history of diabetes (OR=3.369,95%CI:2.963‒3.83), overweight (OR=1.272,95%CI:1.123‒1.439), obesity (OR=1.912,95%CI:1.623‒2.252), hypertension (OR=1.685,95%CI:1.512‒1.877), and dyslipidemia (OR=1.396,95%CI:1.263‒1.542). In females, the high risk of diabetes was associated with: 40‒59 age group (OR=2.718,95%CI:1.838‒4.02), 60‒74 age group (OR=3.517,95%CI:2.34‒5.286), family history of diabetes (OR=3.071,95%CI:2.761‒3.416), overweight (OR=1.254,95%CI:1.125‒1.398), obesity (OR=2.018,95%CI:1.764‒2.308), central obesity (OR=1.515,95%CI:1.357‒1.692), hypertension (OR=2.128,95%CI:1.929‒2.347), dyslipidemia (OR=1.506,95%CI:1.379‒1.644), exercise (OR=1.241,95%CI:1.137‒1.355), and menopause (OR=1.967,95%CI:1.693‒2.286). ConclusionThe prevalence rate of diabetes is high in Shanghai, and the related factors are different in different gender groups.
7.Wolbachia infection and genotyping in Aedes albopictus
Xihong LYU ; Chi ZHANG ; Xuefei QIAO ; Fei WANG ; Junjie TAO ; Bowen PANG ; Hongxia LIU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(1):30-35
ObjectiveTo investigate the infection and genotypes of Wolbachia in Aedes albopictus. MethodsAdult and larval samples of Aedes albopictus were collected from different residential and wild areas from 2020 to 2021, Wolbachia surface protein (wsp) gene was amplified and genotyped for wAlbA and wAlbB by PCR, and sequenced for phylogenetic analysis. The difference of detection rate among different habitats, male and female adult mosquitoes, adult and larvae was compared by χ2 analysis. ResultsThe detection rate of Wolbachia in adult and larvae of Aedes albopictus were 43.5% (77/177) and 70.4% (190/270), respectively, with a statistically significant difference (χ2=32.086,P<0.001), and wAlbA and wAlbB were mainly detected together. The detection rate of Wolbachia in female and male Aedes albopictus were 50.7% (76/150) and 3.7% (1/27), respectively, with a statistically significant difference(χ2=20.533,P<0.001). The detection rate of adult Aedes albopictus in Songjiang wild area, residential area and Hongkou residential area were 91.7% (55/60), 18.8% (22/117) and 41.7% (30/72), respectively, with a statistically significant difference (χ2=54.322,P<0.001). Genotyping and phylogenetic analysis showed that adult and larvae of Aedes albopictus infected with Wolbachia were mainly wAlb A and wAlb B. In addition, some sequences formed clades independently, and the genetic distance from other sequences was relatively large. ConclusionInfection of Wolbachia in Aedes albopictus is relatively common in Songjiang District. The main genotypes are wAlb A and wAlb B and there may be other subtypes, which are worthy of further exploration and research.
8.Treatment of spinal burst fractures with pedicle screw fixation at high altitude area.
Jun YUAN ; Xin-Jun ZHANG ; Xiao-Gang HUANG ; Lei DAI ; Chao LIU
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2023;36(5):450-453
OBJECTIVE:
According to the characteristics of spinal burst fractures in high-altitude areas and the local medical conditions, to explore the clinical efficacy of short-segment fixation with pedicle screws combined with screw placement in injured vertebrae in the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fractures.
METHODS:
From August 2018 to December 2021, 12 patients with single-vertebral thoracolumbar burst fractures without neurological symptoms were treated with injured vertebral screw placement technique, including 7 males and 5 females;aged 29 to 54 years old, with an average of(42.50±7.95) years old;6 cases of traffic accident injury, 4 cases of high fall injury, 2 cases of heavy object injury;2 cases of T11, 4 cases of T12, 3 cases of L1, 2 cases of L2, and 1 case of L3. In the operation, screws were first placed in the upper and lower vertebrae of the fracture, pedicle screws were placed in the injured vertebra, and connecting rods were installed, and the fractured vertebral body was reset by positioning and distraction. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scoring were used to evaluate the changes in pain and quality of life of patients, and the kyphotic correction rate and correction loss rate of the injured segment were measured by X-ray.
RESULTS:
All operations were successful without significant intraoperative complications. All 12 patients were followed up, the duration ranged from 9 to 27 months, with an mean of (17.75±5.79) months. VAS at 3 days after operation was significantly higher than that at admission (t=6.701, P=0.000). There was significant difference in JOA score between 9 months after operation and at admission (t=5.085, P=0.000). Three days after operation, Cobb angle was (4.42±1.16)°, and the correction rate was (82±5)% compared with (25.67±5.71)° at admission. Cobb angle was (5.08±1.24) °at 9 months after operation, with a corrected loss rate of (16±13)%. No loosening or breakage of internal fixation was found.
CONCLUSION
Under the high-altitude hypobaric and hypoxic environment, the effect of the operation should be ensured while reducing the trauma. The application of the technique of placing screws on the injured vertebra can effectively restore and maintain the height of the injured vertebra, with less bleeding and shorter fixed segments, which is an effective method.
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9.Experimental study of peripheral nerve grafts for repairing of chronic spinal cord injury in adult rats.
Wen-qian MA ; Shao-cheng ZHANG ; Ming LI ; Yong-bi YAN ; Can-rong NI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2008;21(7):519-521
OBJECTIVETo explore the pathological mechanism in the repair of chronic spinal cord injury with free grafting of autoperipheral nerve tissues in rats.
METHODSThe SD rats were used to establish SCI model with modified Allen method. The rats were divided into two groups at 12 weeks after the injury, each group had 20 rats. In the experimental group, the sural nerves were removed epineurium and transplanted into SCI lesion by using microsurgical technique; and in the control group, the rats were treated without any operation. The survival and differentiation of the grafts, and the ability of repairing host spinal cord were observed under the light microscope at the postoperative 4th and 12th week. Regeneration rates of nerve tracts in spinal cord were evaluated by using HRP tracing technique at the postoperative 4th and 12th week. The morphological changes were observed at section of spinal cord and the motor functions of both hind legs of rats were detected.
RESULTSIn the control group, spinal cord exhibited degeneration with cicatrices and cavitates. In the experimental group, peripheral nerve was almost survived, fused with the spinal tissue and axons could regrow into or span the place of injured spinal cord. Higher number of labeled nerve tracts in spinal cord were observed in experimental group, there was significant difference when compared with the control group. Motor function of hind legs of rats recovered significantly in the treatment group.
CONCLUSIONAutoperipheral nerve graft tissues transplantation could survive and integrate with the host and have repairing effects on chronic spinal cord injury in rats.
Animals ; Female ; Male ; Peripheral Nerves ; transplantation ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; physiopathology ; surgery ; Transplantation, Autologous
10. Comparative study of laparoscopic and open repair of gastroduodenal ulcer perforation
Feng AO ; Xingyuan CHEN ; Zhenlin ZHANG ; Zhonghao ZHAO ; Xuetao LUO ; Jianguo ZHOU
International Journal of Surgery 2019;46(9):601-605
Objective:
To compare the clinical effects of laparoscopic repair and open repair of gastroduodenal ulcer perforation.
Methods:
Retrospective analysis was performed on 117 patients with perforated gastroduodenal ulcer admitted to Sijing Hospital of Shanghai Songjiang District from October 2005 to February 2018, including 86 males and 31 females. The average age was 35.56 years with a range from 17 to 68 years. Patients were divided into two groups according to different surgical methods: laparoscopic group (