1.Application and development of liposome injection
Xinyan XIANG ; Shuang DU ; Yang DING ; Jianping ZHOU
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2020;51(4):383-393
Liposome injection is one of the most successful special injections that use nanotechnology to enhance drug efficacy and reduce accompanied toxicity. New liposomes with special structures and functions have emerged since the first liposome injection containing doxorubicin was marketed. This review summarized the principles and research progress of Stealth liposome technology and cationic liposome technology, analyzed the structural and functional characteristics and clinical application advantages of liposome products that have been marketed from the perspective of pharmacology, introduced current research hotspots of new liposomes, and analyzed the current regulatory status of liposome injection at home and abroad, thereby providing theoretical reference for the research and development(R&D), clinical translation and supervision of liposome injection.
2.Univariate analysis of peripheral neurotoxicity induced by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer and its prevention and treatment strategies
Xinyan YU ; Man LI ; Liping XIANG ; Jialan XU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(1):2-6
Objective:To analyze the related factors of neurotoxicity induced by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer and its prevention and treatment strategies.Methods:A total of 300 patients with colorectal cancer treated with oxaliplatin in Zhejiang Cancer Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020 were randomly selected for baseline collection using the convenience sampling method. The occurrence of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neurotoxicity (OIPN) was statistically analyzed. The factors that affect the occurrence of OIPN were analyzed using univariate analysis.Results:There was a significant difference in OIPN score between patients of different genders, between patients who had different education levels, between patients who had different occupations, and between patients who lived in different long-term residence places ( t = 7.29, 3.39, 2.53, 18.11, all P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in OIPN score between patients adhering to different religion's beliefs, between patients married and not, between patients who lived with and without members, between patients who paid medical costs and not, and between patients who had a previous history of smoking and not ( t = 3.25, 0.37, 0.69, 2.39, 0.15, all P > 0.05). There was a significant difference in OIPN score between patients with different tumor-node-metastasis stages, between patients who received medication via different administration routes, and between patients who received different times of oxaliplatin administration ( t = 8.40, 3.34, 3.49, all P < 0.05). Conclusion:Medical staff should pay attention to the occurrence of OIPN in patients with colorectal cancer treated with oxaliplatin, focus on the patient's factors related to the disease, and take correct and effective coping strategies promptly to reduce the adverse reactions, improve the quality of life, and ensure the therapeutic effect.
3.Updated Bayesian Network MetaAnalysis of Adjuvant Targeted Treatment Regimens for Early Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 Positive Breast Cancer
Xinyan LI ; Litong YAO ; Mozhi WANG ; Mengshen WANG ; Xiang LI ; Xueting YU ; Jingyi GUO ; Haoran DONG ; Xiangyu SUN ; Yingying XU
Journal of Breast Cancer 2020;23(4):410-429
Purpose:
Combining targeted agents with adjuvant chemotherapy prolongs survival in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer patients, but also increases the risk of adverse effects. The updated results of 3 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were reported in 2019. Given the lack of adequate head-to-head pairwise assessment for anti-HER2 agents, network meta-analysis facilitates obtaining more precise inference for evidence-based therapy.
Methods:
RCTs comparing at least 2 anti-HER2 regimens in an adjuvant setting for HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer (EBC) were included. Hazard ratios for overall survival (OS) and disease free survival (DFS), with respective 95% confidence intervals were pooled for assessment of efficacy. A Bayesian statistical model was used, and odds ratios (ORs) for adverse events (AEs) were used to pool effect sizes.
Results:
We demonstrated that 1-year trastuzumab plus chemotherapy had increased efficacy compared to shorter or longer treatment duration. The OR of cardiac events gradually increased from 6 months to 1 and 2-year trastuzumab arms, relative to chemotherapy only.Compared to trastuzumab plus chemotherapy, dual HER2-targeting therapies increased DFS, especially for hormone receptor negative patients. Dual anti-HER2 blockade regimens revealed an increased probability of gastrointestinal reactions. As a second agent, pertuzumab showed significantly higher DFS and OS.
Conclusion
We conclude that 1-year adjuvant trastuzumab should remain as the standard treatment for HER2-positive EBC patients, as it has greater efficacy and a manageable proportion of AEs. Clinical efficacy can be increased for hormone receptor-negative tumors by including a second HER2-targeted agent to the treatment regimen. For hormone receptorpositive cases with basal disease, it is acceptable to reduce the risk of cardiotoxicity by shortening the duration of trastuzumab.
4.Prevalence and trend of low vision among primary and secondary school students in Wuhan from 2019 to 2020
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(8):1237-1241
Objective:
To provide a largescale assessment the prevalence of poor vision in 2020 among children and adolescents in Wuhan City, Hubei province and to provide basis for healthy vision promotion.
Methods:
This crosssectional epidemiological study was conducted among 156 783 students, who lived in Wuhan during the COVID-19 period participated the vision screening through the online applet designed by Wuhan Center for Adolescent Poor Vision Prevetion and Control under the guidance of their guardians between June 19 and July 6, 2020. The demographic information and daily hours spent on various activities in the past week were investigated. The corresponding visual acuity data of students in 2019 before the COVID-19 outbreak was extracted from school vision monitoring records for each semester, which was measured by the experienced eye care professionals.
Results:
The detection rate of poor vision (51.04%) in 2020 was significantly higher than that in 2019(43.04%)( χ 2=68 944.95, P <0.01). After adjustment for covariates, the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval for poor vision were 1.17(1.13-1.20), 1.07(1.04-1.10), 0.67 (0.65-0.69) and 0.62(0.60-0.64) in students with online class time, recreational screen time, indoor and outdoor activity time in the highest tertile, compared with the lowest tertile groups.
Conclusion
Increased rate of poor vision among primary and secondary schoool students deserves further concern. It is necessary to strengthen intervention of eyesight protection. Policies and programs aimed at improving opportunities for physical activities and decreasing multiple screen behaviors should be given priority.
5.Effects of learning and lifestyle behaviors during home confinement on depressive and anxiety symptoms among primary school students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(5):727-730
Objective:
To examine the changes of depressive and anxiety symptoms in school aged children during home confinement and to identify possible influence of learning and lifestyle behaviors on mental health changes.
Methods:
The population of this study were obtained from the "Tongji Mental Health Cohort". Two primary schools in Wuhan were selected through cluster sampling and students in grade 2-5 were surveyed. This study was divided into two stages. In the first stage (T1=during home learning), a total of 2 588 valid questionnaires were collected. In the second phase (T2=during school learning), 2 424 children were followed up successfully. Combining the results of the depression and anxiety symptoms of the two surveys of children respectively to classify the children s psychological outcomes. Association between home learning and lifestyle behaviors with the change of psychological symptoms in school aged children were estimated by disordered multi classification Logistic regression.
Results:
The prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms were 28.9% and 21.0% in school aged children at T1, 35.6% and 30.6% at T2, respectively. The aggravation and persistence of depressive and anxiety symptoms in children were partly related to their home learning and lifestyle behaviors. Concentration in class( OR=0.63,95%CI =0.45-0.89), frequent interaction with teachers ( OR =0.74, 95% CI = 0.57- 0.95 ), participation in physical exercise at home ( OR =0.60, 95% CI =0.41-0.87) was negatively associated with depressive symptoms in children. Time spent on playing video games ( OR =1.15, 95% CI =1.06-1.24) and fear of infection with coronavirus disease 2019 ( OR =1.83, 95% CI =1.39-2.42) were positively associated with anxiety in children. Boys( OR=0.70, 0.63 ) were more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety symptoms than girls.
Conclusion
The prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms among school aged children increased when they went back to school after home confinement, suggesting more attention are needed for mental health intervention among school aged children.
6.A follow up study depressive and anxiety symptoms of children in Wuhan City, Hubei Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(5):751-754
Objective:
To investigate the progression of depressive and anxiety symptoms of children, especially whose parents were frontline workers in the combat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and to provide evidence for children s mental health promotion.
Methods:
In June and December 2020, two surveys were conducted among the children in a primary school in Qiaokou District, Wuhan. The questionnaire included demographic information, student learning conditions, and depressive/anxiety symptoms.
Results:
A total of 963 children completed both surveys. The detection rate of depressive and anxiety symptoms at follow up was significantly higher than that at the baseline survey (depressive symptoms: OR=1.45, 95%CI =1.16-1.83; anxiety symptoms: OR=1.79, 95%CI =1.41-2.28, P <0.01). There was no statistically significant change in depressive/anxiety symptoms among children whose parents were frontline workers compared with those whose parents were not( P >0.05). Girls, lower learning efficiency, and less interaction with teachers in class were risk factors for depressive or anxiety symptoms of children( P < 0.05 ).
Conclusion
Mental health status of children requires continuous attention. Moreover, timely psychological protection should be given to prevent the occurrence of psychological problems and the further deterioration of psychological problems.
7.Research progress on mental health of school age children under major public health emergencies
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(5):679-684
Abstract
Children were vulnerable groups in major public health emergencies. In 2020, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was widespread in the world. The mental health of school age children has become a worldwide concern. Herein, we conducted this review to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of general children and special children with a high risk of psychological problems, focusing on the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder among school age children in different countries and regions during the COVID-19 epidemic. Considering the susceptibility between individuals and the accessibility of social resources, we further explored the child, family, and social related factors affecting the mental health of school age children. Finally, some suggestions on the construction of children s mental health service system in major public health emergencies were put forward at the national, school family community, and individual levels. Building a safe and reliable child mental health protection network required the joint efforts of all sectors of society.
8.Epidemiological characteristics of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome outbreak in the Republic of Korea, 2015.
Nijuan XIANG ; Dan LIN ; Guangxu AN ; Haitian SUI ; Zhiyong YANG ; Dan LI ; Jian ZHAO ; Tao MA ; Yali WANG ; Ruiqi REN ; Xinyan ZHANG ; Daxin NI ; Yanping ZHANG ; Qun LI ; Email: LIQUN@CHINACDC.CN.
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2015;36(8):836-841
OBJECTIVETo analyze the epidemiological characteristics of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak in the Republic of Korea in 2015 and provide related information for the public health professionals in China.
METHODSThe incidence data of MERS were collected from the websites of the Korean government, WHO and authoritative media in Korea for this epidemiological analysis.
RESULTSBetween May 20 and July 13, 2015, a total of 186 confirmed MERS cases (1 index case, 29 secondary cases, 125 third generation cases, 25 fourth generation cases and 6 cases without clear generation data), including 36 deaths (case fatality rate: 19%), were reported in Korea. All cases were associated with nosocomial transmission except the index case and two possible family infections. Sixteen hospitals in 11 districts in 5 provinces/municipalities in Korea reported confirmed MERS cases, involving 39 medical professionals or staff. For the confirmed cases and death cases, the median ages were 55 years and 70 years respectively, and the cases and deaths in males accounted for 60% and 67% respectively. Up to 78% of the deaths were with underlying medical conditions. Besides the index case, other 12 patients were reported to cause secondary cases, in which 1 caused 84 infections. One imported MERS case from Korea was confirmed in China on May 29, no secondary cases occurred. The viruses strains isolated from the cases in Korea and the imported case in China show no significant variation compared with the strains isolated in the Middle East.
CONCLUSIONThe epidemiological pattern of the MERS outbreak in Korea was similar to MERS outbreaks occurred in the Middle East.
Aged ; Coronavirus Infections ; epidemiology ; Cross Infection ; Disease Outbreaks ; Female ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus ; Public Health ; Republic of Korea ; epidemiology
9.Referred Somatic Hyperalgesia Mediates Cardiac Regulation by the Activation of Sympathetic Nerves in a Rat Model of Myocardial Ischemia.
Xiang CUI ; Guang SUN ; Honglei CAO ; Qun LIU ; Kun LIU ; Shuya WANG ; Bing ZHU ; Xinyan GAO
Neuroscience Bulletin 2022;38(4):386-402
Myocardial ischemia (MI) causes somatic referred pain and sympathetic hyperactivity, and the role of sensory inputs from referred areas in cardiac function and sympathetic hyperactivity remain unclear. Here, in a rat model, we showed that MI not only led to referred mechanical hypersensitivity on the forelimbs and upper back, but also elicited sympathetic sprouting in the skin of the referred area and C8-T6 dorsal root ganglia, and increased cardiac sympathetic tone, indicating sympathetic-sensory coupling. Moreover, intensifying referred hyperalgesic inputs with noxious mechanical, thermal, and electro-stimulation (ES) of the forearm augmented sympathetic hyperactivity and regulated cardiac function, whereas deafferentation of the left brachial plexus diminished sympathoexcitation. Intradermal injection of the α2 adrenoceptor (α2AR) antagonist yohimbine and agonist dexmedetomidine in the forearm attenuated the cardiac adjustment by ES. Overall, these findings suggest that sensory inputs from the referred pain area contribute to cardiac functional adjustment via peripheral α2AR-mediated sympathetic-sensory coupling.
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