1.The clinical application of targeted next-generation sequencing and metagenomics next-generation sequencing in pathogenic microorganism detection
Conglin ZHAO ; Kai LIU ; Yongzhao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(1):114-121
Infectious diseases seriously threaten human health. The early detection of the causative organism and antibiotic resistance genes of infection remains a major clinical challenge. Next-generation sequencing has been widely used in diagnosing infectious diseases. Cheaper and faster targeted next-generation sequencing technology is progressively being used in clinical practice. However, the awareness among clinicians about the clinical utility of this technology is limited. The article presents the theoretical background, advantages and disadvantages, clinical applications of targeted next-generation sequencing, and its contrasts with metagenomics next-generation sequencing. It provides a reference for clinicians to select laboratory methods for identifying pathogens in clinical practice.
2.Evaluation of functional training specifically on physical and cognitive functions intervention among children aged 4-5
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(6):883-886
Objective:
To investigate effects of functional training on physical and cognitive function in 4-5 years old children, so as to provide a reference for the research on development of children s physical and cognitive functions.
Methods:
The 173 participants aged 4-5 were enrolled from 6 kindergartens in Xicheng District, Beijing and were divided into experimental (n=94) and control groups (n=79) by randomized digital tables. The experimental group were asked to receive a 18 week special designed functional movement training, which were not performed to the control group. The two groups were tested with physical and cognitive assessments before and after the intervention, and the results were compared pre/post in individual group and between groups with t tests.
Results:
Compared with control group, the score of standing long jump among children in the experimental group was improved by 5.72%, and that of feet jump was improved by 23.79%, that of 10-meter-shuttle run was improved by 13.95%, that of simple reaction was by 20.34%, and that of attention was by 18.96%, and all the improvement was of statistical significance(t=-2.75, 6.68, 10.79, 5.07, 4.32, P<0.01).
Conclusion
Both physical and cognitive functions were enhanced by the functional physical training in 4-5 year-old children.
3.Research Progress of Comprehensive Follow-up Management Strategy on the Natural History of Simultaneous,Persistent Multiple Pulmonary Ground-glass Nodules
HUANG CHENGMING ; ZHOU YONGZHAO ; FANG YUJIN ; LIU YANYANG ; WANG LI ; ZHUO YU ; ZHU DAXING
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2024;27(9):691-696
The development and change patterns as well as the disease course management of multiple ground-glass nodules(GGNs)in the lungs are currently hotspots and difficulties in clinical lung cancer research.Understanding the latest advancements in the natural history of multiple GGNs is crucial for grasping the disease variation patterns and formulat-ing management strategies.Meanwhile,utilizing advanced methods such as intelligent follow-up management platforms makes the long-term standardized management of GGNs possible.Therefore,this article provides an overview of the latest research advancements on the natural history of multiple GGNs and new experience in GGNs management.