1.Epidemiological characteristics of category C intestinal infectious diseases among children and adolescents in Shenzhen from 2012 to 2024 and the association with meteorological factors
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(4):553-557
Objective:
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of category C intestinal infectious diseases among children and adolescents in Shenzhen from 2012 to 2024 and the association with meteorological factors, so as to provide a scientific basis for the targeted prevention and control of infectious diseases for children and adolescents.
Methods:
Using data from the "Infectious Disease Reporting Information Management System" of the "China Disease Prevention and Control Information System" covering the period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2024, the study analyzed clinical and confirmed cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease, other infectious diarrhea, and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis among individuals aged 6-19 years old to describe demographic and temporal characteristics. It used Joinpoint regression to calculate the average annual percent change (AAPC) and annual percent change (APC) to analyze incidence trends, and Spearman s correlation was combined to generalize linear models so as to assess the association between category C intestinal infectious diseases and meteorological factors.
Results:
From 2012 to 2024, a cumulative total of 61 019 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease among children and adolescents, 58 498 cases of other infectious diarrhea, and 6 377 cases of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis were reported. The AAPC in the incidence rates of these three diseases was 19.19%, 31.03% and 31.48 %, respectively(all P <0.05). Notably, the incidence of hand, foot, and mouth disease increased significantly after 2022 (APC= 133.66 %, P <0.01). The temporal distribution showed that hand,foot,and mouth disease was most prevalent in May,June and July (seasonal index of 2.39,3.64,1.97), other infectious diarrhea was most prevalent in February,March and December (seasonal index of 1.22,1.25,1.47), and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis peaked in September and October (seasonal index of 4.22,2.16). Monthly average temperature could increase the risk of hand,foot,and mouth disease( β = 0.18 ,95% CI =0.11-0.25); as monthly average wind speed increased, the incidence of other infectious diarrhea ( β =-0.86, 95% CI = -1.50 to -0.22) and acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis ( β =-1.32, 95% CI =-2.60 to -0.05) both decreased (all P < 0.05 ).
Conclusions
Among children and adolescents in Shenzhen, category C intestinal infectious diseases remain prevalent throughout the year;the number of reported hand, foot, and mouth disease cases has shown an upward trend in recent years.Temperature and wind speed significantly affect the number of reported cases of three types with category C intestinal infectious diseases.
2.Effects of platelet-derived growth factor-DD on proliferation and multilineage differentiation of human tendon-derived stem cells
Huawei WEN ; Qingsong ZHANG ; Ming TANG ; Yanan LI ; Hongfei TAN ; Yushun FANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(31):6649-6655
BACKGROUND:Chronic rotator cuff injury is often companied by tendon degeneration and impaired function of tendon-derived stem cells.As am important cytokine,platelet-derived growth factor-DD has a regulatory effect on the proliferation and differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of platelet-derived growth factor-DD on the proliferation and multilineage differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells in human chronic rotator cuff injury.METHODS:Tendon-derived stem cells were isolated from human chronic rotator cuff injury tissue and cultured in vitro.Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe the cytoskeletal morphology of tendon-derived stem cells.Flow cytometry was used to identify the phenotype of tendon-derived stem cells.Tendon-derived stem cells were divided into two groups.The control group did not receive any intervention.The platelet-derived growth factor-DD group was treated with 5 μg/mL platelet-derived growth factor-DD.The effect of platelet-derived growth factor-DD on the proliferation and multilineage differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells was evaluated by cell proliferation assay and three-lineage differentiation assay.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The number of EdU-positive cells in the platelet-derived growth factor-DD group was significantly increased compared with the control group(P<0.05).Tendon-derived stem cells entered the rapid proliferation phase earlier,and the cell growth was logarithmic.(2)The positive areas of Oil Red O staining,Alcian Blue staining,and Alizarin Red staining in the platelet-derived growth factor-DD group were significantly larger than those in the control group(P<0.05).(3)The above results show that platelet-derived growth factor-DD significantly promotes the proliferation and adipogenic,osteogenic,and chondrogenic differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells.
3.The effect of ultrasound combined with continuous passive movement on the spasticity and motor function of triceps crus in children with spastic cerebral palsy
Songtao WEI ; Huawei LI ; Hongbo LI ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(1):46-51
Objective:To explore the effect of combining ultrasound stimulation with continuous passive movement (CPM) on triceps crus spasms and the motor functioning of children with spastic cerebral palsy.Methods:Sixty children with spastic cerebral palsy were randomly divided into a control group, a CPM group, and a combined treatment group, each of 20. All received routine rehabilitation treatment (including exercise therapy, electrical stimulation and massage), while the CPM and combined groups were additionally provided with CPM and CPM + ultrasound stimulation, respectively. All of the children were treated once a day, 6 times a week, for 4 consecutive weeks. Before and after the treatment, the Tardieu scale (MTS) was used to assess the degree of triceps spasm, and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Gross Motor Function Test (GMFM-88), and 10m walking speed (10MWT) were employed to assess motor function.Results:After the treatment, the average MTS scores, BBS scores and GMFM-88 scale scores in the D and E areas of all 3 groups had improved significantly compared with before the treatment, with those of the observation and CPM groups significantly better than among the control group. With the knee flexed and extended, the Tardiu scale R1, R2 and X values of the combined treatment group were significantly better than those of the CPM group, on average. The combined group′s average BBS score and its average score in the D-zone of the GMFM-88 were also significantly better than the CPM group′s averages.Conclusions:Ultrasound combined with continuous passive movement can effectively relieve triceps spasm in children with cerebral palsy, and improve their static posture control during squatting, sitting and standing.
4.Predictive Value of Serum IRF4 and RANKL Levels for Recurrence and Correlation with other Immunological Indicators in Children with Recurrent Oral Ulcers after Treatment
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(1):110-115
Objective To investigate the predictive value of serum interferon regulatory factor 4 (IRF4) and receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL) levels for recurrence and correlation with other immunological indicators in children with recurrent oral ulcers after treatment. Methods Eighty children with recurrent oral ulcers admitted to Beijing Chaoyang Hospital,Capital Medical University from January 2019 to June 2022 were collected as the diseased group. They were separated into a nonrecurrent group (n=61) and a recurrent group (n=19) based on follow-up results. Additionally,49 oral health volunteers who underwent physical examinations were regarded as the control group. ELISA was applied to detect serum levels of IRF4 and RANKL. General clinical data of patients were collected and analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was applied to analyze the factors affecting the recurrence of children with recurrent oral ulcers. The Pearson method was applied to analyze the correlation between IRF4,RANKL,and immunological indicators. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to analyze the predictive value of serum IRF4 and RANKL levels for recurrence in children with recurrent oral ulcers after treatment. Results Compared with the control group,the levels of IRF4(9.67±1.03ng/ml,7.86±0.92ng/ml vs 6.19±0.71ng/ml) and RANK(192.95±19.86pg/ml,152.56±15.98pg/ml vs 83.96±9.85pg/ml) in the non recurrent group and the recurrent group,compared with the non recurrent group,the levels of IRF4 and RANKL in the recurrent group were increased,and the differences were statistically significant (F=121.514,487.250,all P<0.05). There were statistical difference between the two groups in terms of inflammatory factors such as IL-1β,TNF-α,IL-6 and CD4+,CD4+/CD8+(t=6.926~15.648,all P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis,IRF4[OR(95%CI):1.529(1.079~2.167)],RANKL[OR(95%CI):1.421(1.049~1.925)]and IL-1β[OR(95%CI):1.322(1.007~1.736)]were all risk factors for recurrence in children with recurrent oral ulcers ( all P<0.05),while CD4+[OR(95%CI):0.788(0.641~0.968)]was protective factor for recurrence in children with recurrentoral ulcers (P<0.05). Pearson correlation analysis,IRF4,RANKL were positively correlated with inflamnatory factors (r=0.453~0.533,all P<0.05). CD4+(r=-0.407,-0.409) and CD4+/CD8+(r=-0.425,-0.412) were positively correlated with inflammatory factors (P<0.05),ROC curve results revealed that the AUC(95%CI)of serum IRF4,RANK,and their combination in predicting recurrence in children with recurrent oral ulcers was 0.840(0.741~0.913),0.832(0.732~0.906) and 0.928(0.847~0.974) respectively. The combined prediction was better than that of IRF4 and RANKL alone prediction(Z=1.984,2.071,P=0.047,0.038). Conclusion The serum levels of IRF4 and RANKL in children with recurrent oral ulcers obviously increase,both of which are risk factors affecting recurrence in children after treatment,and have certain auxiliary predictive values for recurrence in children after treatment.
5.Effect of preoperative exercise on patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Xueqin LÜ ; Tong ZHANG ; Huilin LIU ; Jianhua LIU ; Da LI ; Huawei WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(8):958-964
Objective To observe the effect of preoperative exercise on consciousness,lung function and recovery efficiency of patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt.Methods A total of 54 patients undergoing elective ventriculoperitoneal shunt in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital from October,2024 to March,2025 were randomly divided into control group(n=27)and prerehabilitation group(n=27).The control group received routine preoperative treatment and nursing,while the prerehabilitation group additionally received exercise for two weeks.They were assessed with Coma Recovery Scale-Revised(CRS-R),and observed diaphragm mobility with sonography,before and three days after operation;and the time to first ambulation after surgery and length of stay in hospital were compared between two groups.Results CRS-R scores improved in both groups after operation(|t|>5.451,P<0.001),and it was greater in the prehabilitation group than in the control group(t=2.812,P<0.01).CRS-R subscale scores improved in auditory and motor functions in the control group(|Z|>2.000,P<0.05),and they were improved in auditory,visual,motor,verbal and arousal functions in the prehabilitation group(|Z|>2.282,P<0.01).CRS-R subscale scores were greater in motor and arousal in the prehabilitation group than in the control group(|Z|>2.320,P<0.05).Diaphragmatic mobility improved in the prehabilitation group(t=-7.782,P<0.001),and it was better than in the control group(t=2.044,P<0.05).The time to first ambulation after surgery and length of stay in hospital were shorter in the prehabilitation group than in the control group(|t|>3.654,P<0.01).Conclusion Preoperative exercise for patients undergoing elective ventriculoperitoneal shunt can improve the consciousness after operation,especially the level of motor and arousal,as well as the lung function,and accelerate the recovery process.
6.Effect of preoperative exercise on patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Xueqin LÜ ; Tong ZHANG ; Huilin LIU ; Jianhua LIU ; Da LI ; Huawei WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(8):958-964
Objective To observe the effect of preoperative exercise on consciousness,lung function and recovery efficiency of patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt.Methods A total of 54 patients undergoing elective ventriculoperitoneal shunt in Beijing Bo'ai Hospital from October,2024 to March,2025 were randomly divided into control group(n=27)and prerehabilitation group(n=27).The control group received routine preoperative treatment and nursing,while the prerehabilitation group additionally received exercise for two weeks.They were assessed with Coma Recovery Scale-Revised(CRS-R),and observed diaphragm mobility with sonography,before and three days after operation;and the time to first ambulation after surgery and length of stay in hospital were compared between two groups.Results CRS-R scores improved in both groups after operation(|t|>5.451,P<0.001),and it was greater in the prehabilitation group than in the control group(t=2.812,P<0.01).CRS-R subscale scores improved in auditory and motor functions in the control group(|Z|>2.000,P<0.05),and they were improved in auditory,visual,motor,verbal and arousal functions in the prehabilitation group(|Z|>2.282,P<0.01).CRS-R subscale scores were greater in motor and arousal in the prehabilitation group than in the control group(|Z|>2.320,P<0.05).Diaphragmatic mobility improved in the prehabilitation group(t=-7.782,P<0.001),and it was better than in the control group(t=2.044,P<0.05).The time to first ambulation after surgery and length of stay in hospital were shorter in the prehabilitation group than in the control group(|t|>3.654,P<0.01).Conclusion Preoperative exercise for patients undergoing elective ventriculoperitoneal shunt can improve the consciousness after operation,especially the level of motor and arousal,as well as the lung function,and accelerate the recovery process.
7.Radiomics and deep transfer learning based on gadoxetic acid disodium-enhanced MRI for predicting preoperative microvascular invasion in hepatocellular carcinoma
Zhao CHEN ; Yu ZHANG ; Le ZHOU ; Qiang CHEN ; Huawei SU
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2025;42(10):1353-1360
Objective To explore the value of radiomics and deep transfer learning(DTL)based on gadoxetic acid disodium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)for preoperative prediction of microvascular invasion(MVI)in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted using the MRI and clinicopathological data of 369 HCC patients who underwent surgery and had pathologically confirmed MVI at the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2019 to September 2024.According to the negative and positive manifestations of MVI,these patients were divided into MVI-group(n=219)and MVI+group(n=150);and they were then randomly assigned into the training set(n=258)and the test set(n=111)in a ratio of 7:3.Based on the hepatobiliary phase images,the optimal features were extracted and screened from radiomics features,DTL features,and the fusion features of the two.Nine machine learning models were constructed using 3 algorithms(random forest,multi-layer perceptron,and support vector machine,separately)and trained on radiomics features,DTL features,and the fusion features of the two.The diagnostic efficacy of each model was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curve,and the optimal model was identified as the output model.Results Among all the constructed models,those based on fused features outperformed models using individual features.The random forest classifier model in the training set had the best performance,with an AUC of 0.998(95%CI:0.996-1.000),and was therefore selected as the output model in this study.Conclusion Radiomics and DTL models based on gadoxetic acid disodium-enhanced MRI can effectively predict the MVI in HCC.Among these,the random forest classifier model utilizing fused features in the training set exhibits the best performance.
8.The effect of ultrasound combined with continuous passive movement on the spasticity and motor function of triceps crus in children with spastic cerebral palsy
Songtao WEI ; Huawei LI ; Hongbo LI ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(1):46-51
Objective:To explore the effect of combining ultrasound stimulation with continuous passive movement (CPM) on triceps crus spasms and the motor functioning of children with spastic cerebral palsy.Methods:Sixty children with spastic cerebral palsy were randomly divided into a control group, a CPM group, and a combined treatment group, each of 20. All received routine rehabilitation treatment (including exercise therapy, electrical stimulation and massage), while the CPM and combined groups were additionally provided with CPM and CPM + ultrasound stimulation, respectively. All of the children were treated once a day, 6 times a week, for 4 consecutive weeks. Before and after the treatment, the Tardieu scale (MTS) was used to assess the degree of triceps spasm, and the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Gross Motor Function Test (GMFM-88), and 10m walking speed (10MWT) were employed to assess motor function.Results:After the treatment, the average MTS scores, BBS scores and GMFM-88 scale scores in the D and E areas of all 3 groups had improved significantly compared with before the treatment, with those of the observation and CPM groups significantly better than among the control group. With the knee flexed and extended, the Tardiu scale R1, R2 and X values of the combined treatment group were significantly better than those of the CPM group, on average. The combined group′s average BBS score and its average score in the D-zone of the GMFM-88 were also significantly better than the CPM group′s averages.Conclusions:Ultrasound combined with continuous passive movement can effectively relieve triceps spasm in children with cerebral palsy, and improve their static posture control during squatting, sitting and standing.
9.Temporal distribution characteristics of other infectious diarrhea in Shenzhen, 2011-2023
Lixia SONG ; Wenhai LU ; Zhen ZHANG ; Yanpeng CHENG ; Huawei XIONG ; Yan LU ; Qiuying LYU ; Zhigao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(9):1610-1616
Objective:To analyze the temporal distribution of other infectious diarrhea (OID) in Shenzhen and provide evidence for the prevention and control of OID.Methods:The incidence data of OID in Shenzhen from 2011 to 2023 were collected. The seasonal and trend decomposition using loess (STL), seasonal index method, concentration degree and circular distribution method were used to analyze the incidence trend and temporal distribution of OID.Results:A total of 477 611 cases of OID were reported in Shenzhen from 2011 to 2023, with an average annual incidence rate of 260.19/100 000 showing a fluctuating upward trend. The seasonal index method indicated that October-January was period with high incidence of OID in Shenzhen and the seasonal intensity began to decrease in 2020. STL revealed an obvious incidence peak in winter. The concentration method showed that OID had a certain seasonality before 2018 except 2016, but the seasonality was not obvious after 2018. The circular distribution results showed that r was 0.05, mean angle ā was 1.92° and angular standard deviation s was 141.93° ( Z=1 033.37, P<0.001), with the peak on January 1 st and the high incidence period from August 11 th to May 25 th. Conclusions:OID had a certain degree of seasonality in Shenzhen, with an obvious incidence peak in winter. Since the seasonal intensity of OID decreased after 2018, the surveillance, early warning and risk assessment of OID should be continued, and prevention and control measures should be adjusted timely according to the change in the characteristics of the epidemic.
10.Epidemiological characteristics of chronic hepatitis B and establishment of prediction model based on socio-demographic index in Shenzhen, 2005-2023
Huawei XIONG ; Liming CAO ; Yanpeng CHEN ; Qiuying LYU ; Zhigao CHEN ; Jing REN ; Yan LU ; Zhen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(9):1623-1631
Objectives:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and incidence trends of chronic hepatitis B in Shenzhen from 2005 to 2023, develop a prediction models with performance evaluation, explore its associations with social demographic index (SDI) and inform targeted prevention strategy development.Methods:Based on surveillance data of infectious diseases, descriptive epidemiological methods were applied to analyze the spatiotemporal and population distribution characteristics. A multifactorial prediction model integrating the SDI was established, and its predictive performance was evaluated by using data from 2020-2023. Model accuracy was evaluated by using root mean square error and mean absolute percentage error ( MAPE). The association between SDI and incidence rates was assessed through generalized linear models. Results:A total of 235 703 chronic hepatitis B cases were reported cumulatively in Shenzhen from 2005-2023, with an annual average incidence rate of 98.84/100 000. Long-term trends revealed a significant increase in the incidence from 2005 to 2019. The incidence rate was 2.48 times higher in men than in women, and the majority of cases occurred in age group 20-50 years. The cases were mainly workers in manufacturing and services. Seasonal incidence peaks were observed in March and during May to November. The overall SDI exhibited a consistent upward trend, and the positive correlation between SDI and incidence rate was observed in central urban districts (Futian and Nanshan). In contrast, industrial zones (Guangming and Bao'an) saw a significant decline in incidence rates due to intensified prevention interventions despite the increase of SDI level. Model predictions indicated that the multivariate long short-term memory (LSTM) deep learning model integrating SDI parameters outperformed both the spatiotemporal covariate- enhanced model and the augmented Bayesian structural time series model, with MAPE of 4.71%, 7.66% and 10.30%, respectively. Conclusion:SDI is a key social determinant associated with hepatitis B transmission risks, and dynamic thresholds can be established to develop tiered early warning mechanisms. It is suggested to integrate multisource SDI data into the LSTM framework, implement targeted interventions such as "rapid antibody screening in key areas + vaccination boosters for high-risk populations" and improve the timeliness of epidemic response through hybrid models to reduce disease burden level.


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