Objective:To investigate the multimorbidity of myopia and obesity, as well as myopia and malnutrition, among children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Guangdong Province and analyze their epidemiological characteristics and related factors.Methods:A stratified random cluster sampling method was used to select 274 939 children and adolescents aged 7-18 from 21 cities in Guangdong Province in 2023. Physical examination information such as height, weight, distance vision, and diopter, as well as questionnaire survey information on dietary behavior, physical activity, screen behavior, sleep time, etc., were collected to analyze the current status and trends of multimorbidity between myopia and obesity, myopia and malnutrition. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the related factors of multimorbidity.Results:The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, myopia and malnutrition in children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Guangdong Province in 2023 were 4.43% and 6.40%, respectively. The multimorbidity rates for males were 5.44% and 6.88%, respectively, which were higher than those for females, about 3.31% and 5.88% (both P<0.001). The multimorbidity rates of urban students were 5.03% and 6.73%, respectively, which were higher than those of county students at 4.03% and 6.18% (both P<0.001). The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, myopia and malnutrition increased with the increase of academic stage (all P<0.001). The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, as well as myopia and malnutrition, fluctuated with age, with the first decrease occurring at the age of 12. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that compared to children and adolescents aged 7-18 who had daily after-school tutoring <2 hours, daily screen time <2 hours, did not consume sugary drinks every day, sleep time that could meet health requirements daily, and exercised≥60 minutes of moderate-to vigorous-physical activity ≥60 minutes for at least 3 days per week, those who had daily after-school tutoring ≥2 hours ( OR=1.18, 95% CI: 1.11-1.26), daily screen time ≥2 hours ( OR=1.09, 95% CI: 1.02-1.16), consumed sugary drinks every day ( OR=1.20, 95% CI: 1.11-1.30), daily sleep time that could not meet the health requirements ( OR=1.16, 95% CI: 1.09-1.23), and no exercise per week ( OR=1.09, 95% CI: 1.01-1.18) had a higher risk of multimorbidity of myopia and obesity. Compared to children and adolescents who exercised≥60 minutes of moderate-to vigorous-physical activity ≥60 minutes for at least 3 days per week, those who exercised <3 days per week ( OR=1.20, 95% CI: 1.17-1.34) had a higher risk of multimorbidity of myopia and malnutrition. Conclusion:The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, as well as myopia and malnutrition, in children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Guangdong Province are relatively low and fluctuate with age. Physical activity, screen time, consumption of sugary drinks, and sleep time may be associated with these multimorbidities.

Objective:To investigate the multimorbidity of myopia and obesity, as well as myopia and malnutrition, among children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Guangdong Province and analyze their epidemiological characteristics and related factors.Methods:A stratified random cluster sampling method was used to select 274 939 children and adolescents aged 7-18 from 21 cities in Guangdong Province in 2023. Physical examination information such as height, weight, distance vision, and diopter, as well as questionnaire survey information on dietary behavior, physical activity, screen behavior, sleep time, etc., were collected to analyze the current status and trends of multimorbidity between myopia and obesity, myopia and malnutrition. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the related factors of multimorbidity.Results:The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, myopia and malnutrition in children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Guangdong Province in 2023 were 4.43% and 6.40%, respectively. The multimorbidity rates for males were 5.44% and 6.88%, respectively, which were higher than those for females, about 3.31% and 5.88% (both P<0.001). The multimorbidity rates of urban students were 5.03% and 6.73%, respectively, which were higher than those of county students at 4.03% and 6.18% (both P<0.001). The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, myopia and malnutrition increased with the increase of academic stage (all P<0.001). The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, as well as myopia and malnutrition, fluctuated with age, with the first decrease occurring at the age of 12. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that compared to children and adolescents aged 7-18 who had daily after-school tutoring <2 hours, daily screen time <2 hours, did not consume sugary drinks every day, sleep time that could meet health requirements daily, and exercised≥60 minutes of moderate-to vigorous-physical activity ≥60 minutes for at least 3 days per week, those who had daily after-school tutoring ≥2 hours ( OR=1.18, 95% CI: 1.11-1.26), daily screen time ≥2 hours ( OR=1.09, 95% CI: 1.02-1.16), consumed sugary drinks every day ( OR=1.20, 95% CI: 1.11-1.30), daily sleep time that could not meet the health requirements ( OR=1.16, 95% CI: 1.09-1.23), and no exercise per week ( OR=1.09, 95% CI: 1.01-1.18) had a higher risk of multimorbidity of myopia and obesity. Compared to children and adolescents who exercised≥60 minutes of moderate-to vigorous-physical activity ≥60 minutes for at least 3 days per week, those who exercised <3 days per week ( OR=1.20, 95% CI: 1.17-1.34) had a higher risk of multimorbidity of myopia and malnutrition. Conclusion:The multimorbidity rates of myopia and obesity, as well as myopia and malnutrition, in children and adolescents aged 7-18 in Guangdong Province are relatively low and fluctuate with age. Physical activity, screen time, consumption of sugary drinks, and sleep time may be associated with these multimorbidities.

Objective To explore the value of transvaginal ultrasound five-view method for diagnosing fetal congenital heart disease(CHD)in early pregnancy of high-risk pregnancy.Methods Totally 428 singleton fetuses at 11-13+6 weeks of gestation in high-risk pregnancies were prospectively enrolled.Fetal cardiac examinations were performed using two-dimensional grey scale imaging combined with CDFI via transabdominal ultrasound method,transvaginal ultrasound five-view method(upper abdominal transverse view,four-chamber view,three-vessel and trachea[3VT]view,ventricular outflow tract view and bilateral subclavian artery view)and transvaginal ultrasound two-view method(four-chamber view and 3VT view).Taken results of pregnant metaphase or late pregnancy fetal echocardiography,post-abortion pathology or postnatal neonatal echocardiography as gold standards,the diagnostic performances of the above 3 methods for diagnosing fetal CHD in early pregnancy were compared.Results CHD was diagnosed in 120(120/428,28.04％)fetuses.Transvaginal ultrasound five-view method made 11 false positives and 19 false negatives,with sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive values for diagnosing fetal CHD in the first trimester of high-risk pregnancy of 84.17％,96.43％,90.18％and 93.99％,respectively,which were all significantly higher than of transvaginal ultrasound two-view method(70.83％,91.88％,77.27％and 88.99％)and transabdominal ultrasound method(72.50％,91.23％,76.32％and 89.49％;all P＜0.05).Conclusion Transvaginal ultrasound five-view method could be used to effectively diagnose fetal CHD in the first trimester of high-risk pregnancy.

Objective To explore the value of transvaginal ultrasound five-view method for diagnosing fetal congenital heart disease(CHD)in early pregnancy of high-risk pregnancy.Methods Totally 428 singleton fetuses at 11-13+6 weeks of gestation in high-risk pregnancies were prospectively enrolled.Fetal cardiac examinations were performed using two-dimensional grey scale imaging combined with CDFI via transabdominal ultrasound method,transvaginal ultrasound five-view method(upper abdominal transverse view,four-chamber view,three-vessel and trachea[3VT]view,ventricular outflow tract view and bilateral subclavian artery view)and transvaginal ultrasound two-view method(four-chamber view and 3VT view).Taken results of pregnant metaphase or late pregnancy fetal echocardiography,post-abortion pathology or postnatal neonatal echocardiography as gold standards,the diagnostic performances of the above 3 methods for diagnosing fetal CHD in early pregnancy were compared.Results CHD was diagnosed in 120(120/428,28.04％)fetuses.Transvaginal ultrasound five-view method made 11 false positives and 19 false negatives,with sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive values for diagnosing fetal CHD in the first trimester of high-risk pregnancy of 84.17％,96.43％,90.18％and 93.99％,respectively,which were all significantly higher than of transvaginal ultrasound two-view method(70.83％,91.88％,77.27％and 88.99％)and transabdominal ultrasound method(72.50％,91.23％,76.32％and 89.49％;all P＜0.05).Conclusion Transvaginal ultrasound five-view method could be used to effectively diagnose fetal CHD in the first trimester of high-risk pregnancy.

BACKGROUND: One of the most important treatment modalities for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is immune checkpoint inhibitor. Nevertheless, a small percentage of patients do not respond well to these therapies, highlighting the significance of identifying important CD8+ T cell subsets for immunotherapy and creating trustworthy biomarkers. The purpose of this study is to assess the potential utility of TIM3+CD8+ T cells as new biomarkers by examining their expressions in various areas of the NSCLC tumor microenvironment. METHODS: Based on biopsy techniques, tumor tissue samples were obtained from patients with NSCLC and categorized into tumor central and non-central regions. Using flow cytometry, the infiltration of TIM3+CD8+ T cells and the surface expression of programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) on these cells were examined, and their correlations with the effectiveness of immunotherapy were assessed. RESULTS: The non-central region of tumor tissues had considerably larger infiltration of TIM3+CD8+ T lymphocytes compared to the non-central region (P<0.0001). This pattern was found in both subgroups with tumor diameters ≥3 cm or <3 cm (P<0.01). In comparison to TIM3-CD8+ T cells, TIM3+CD8+ T cells showed higher levels of PD-1 (P<0.001), with more PD-1+TIM3+CD8+ T cells invading the non-central region (P<0.01). Clinical responders to immunotherapy had considerably lower infiltration levels of TIM3+CD8+ T cells in the tumor non-central region compared to non-responders, with lower levels correlated with better clinical outcomes (P<0.01), while no correlation was identified in the tumor central region (P>0.05). According to reciever operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, TIM3+CD8+ T cells in the tumor non-central region had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.9375 for predicting the effectiveness of immunotherapy, which was considerably higher than that of TIM3+CD8+ T cells in the tumor central region and programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) [tumor proportion score (TPS)]. CONCLUSIONS In the tumor microenvironment of NSCLC, TIM3+CD8+ T cells show regional distribution patterns. The expression of this cell population in the non-central region of the tumor microenvironment may be a biomarker for predicting the effectiveness of immunotherapy.
Humans ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/metabolism* ; Lung Neoplasms/metabolism* ; Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2/immunology* ; Tumor Microenvironment/immunology* ; CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/metabolism* ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Adult ; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor/metabolism* ; Immunotherapy ; Clinical Relevance

Objective To explore the correlation between erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)and cellular immunity in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia(MPP)of different ages.Methods 195 children diagnosed with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia admitted to our hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were selected as the study subjects.All patients were divided into three groups based on age:74 infants and young children(≤3 years old),63 young children(3-6 years old),and 58 older children(≥6 years old).Compare clinical data,imaging information,and cellular immune levels of children of different age groups,and analyze the correlation between ESR levels and cellular immune levels through EmpowerStats stratified interaction test.MMP patients were divided into RRTI group(n=63)and non RRTI group(n=132)based on whether they had recurrent respiratory tract infection(RRTI).Clinical data of the two groups were compared,and the Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the correlation between ESR levels and the occurrence of RRTI in MPP patients at different age groups.ESR levels were divided into a quintile array from low to high,and a subgroup analysis was conducted on the correlation between ESR levels and the occurrence of RRTI in MPP patients.The restricted cubic spline model was used to analyze the dose-response relationship between ESR levels and the occurrence of RRTI in MPP patients.Results Children of different ages had fever peaks,fever duration,persistent high fever>7 days,difficulty breathing,asthma,wet rales,wheezing,extrapulmonary complications,neutrophil count(ESR),Eosinophil count,C-reactive protein(CRP),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),D-dimer,and whether RRTI were present were statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with MPP patients in the infant and toddler group,the incidence of lobular parenchymal infiltration,interstitial infiltration,and CD8+levels in the younger and older infant groups were significantly reduced(P<0.05),while the incidence of pulmonary parenchymal infiltration,pleural effusion,CD3+,CD4+levels,and CD4+/CD8+ratio levels were significantly increased(P<0.05).EmpowerStats stratified interaction test analysis showed that after adjusting for other factors such as heat peak,heat duration,and dyspnea,the relationship between ESR levels and cellular immune indicators still exists in MPP patients of different ages.There were significant differences in age,age group,heat peak,ESR,CRP,Fibrinogen(Fib),D-dimer,lobular parenchymal infiltration,segmental parenchymal infiltration,atelectasis,pleural effusion,CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,and CD4+/CD8+ratio between the RRTI and non RRTI groups(P<0.05).The Cox proportional risk model results showed that after adjusting for variables such as CRP and pleural effusion,ESR levels remained a protective factor for RTTI in MPP patients,and there was interaction between subgroups.The results of the restricted cubic spline model show that there is no non-linear dose-response relationship between ESR levels and RRTI occurrence in MPP patients of different ages.Conclusion There is a correlation between ESR levels and cellular immunity in children with MPP of different ages,and the relationship is stable.ESR level is a protective factor for MPP patients with RRTI.

Objective: The study aims to analyze the prevalence and associated factors of myopia among 4 to 9 grade students in Guangdong Province in 2022, so as to provide a scientific basis for targeted intervention measures for myopia in children and adolescents. Methods: From September to October 2022, stratified cluster random sampling was used to select 29 095 of 4 to 9 grade students from Guangzhou, Jiangmen, and Meizhou in Guangdong Province for myopia screening and questionnaire surveys. The Chisquare test was applied to compare the differences between groups, and multivariable Logistic stepwise regression analysis was used to analyze factors associated with myopia. Results: The myopia detection rate of 4 to 9 grade students was 61.7%, with detection rates of 51.5% for 4 to 6 grade primary school students and 71.95% for 7 to 9 grade junior high school students. Multivariable Logistic regression analysis showed that higher myopia rates were detected among girls (OR=1.39, 95%CI=1.30-1.49), students with one (OR=1.82, 95%CI=1.69-1.96) or both parents having myopia (OR=2.86, 95%CI=2.56-3.18), and indoor sedentary time >6 h(OR=1.28, 95%CI=1.17-1.39) in the 4 to 6 grade. Lower myopia rates were detected in the county (OR=0.92, 95%CI=0.86-0.99) and outdoors at recess activities (OR=0.88, 95%CI=0.81-0.95). Meanwhile, higher myopia rates were detected among girls (OR=1.84, 95%CI=1.69-1.99), students with one (OR=1.87, 95%CI=1.71-2.04) or both parents having myopia (OR=3.03, 95%CI=2.63-3.50), and indoor sedentary time >6 h/d (OR=1.11, 95%CI=1.01-1.23) in the 7 to 9 grade. Lower myopia rates were detected in the county (OR=0.74, 95%CI=0.68-0.80), outdoors at recess activities (OR=0.83, 95%CI=0.76-0.91), and outdoor activity time ≥2 h/d(OR=0.87, 95%CI=0.80-0.95)(P<0.05). Conclusions The detection rate of myopia among 4 to 9 grade students in Guangdong Province is relatively high. Place of recess activities, daily outdoor activity and indoor sedentary duration are associated with myopia. Therefore, targeted intervention measures should be adopted, such as appropriately increasing outdoor activity to reduce the occurrence of myopia among primary and middle school students.

Objective:To investigate the changes of the distribution and drug resistance profile of bacteria from ICU children with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province from 2017 to 2022.Methods:From January 2017 to December 2022, a cross-sectional observational study on the bacterial spectrum analysis among intensive care unit (ICU) children with LRTI was conducted in Children′s Hospital of Soochow University. The bacteria was cultivated by culture methods from sputum samples, and identified by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Drug sensitivity tests were performed by the VITEK2 Compact fully automated analysis system and the paper slide method. The χ2 test or Fisher′s exact probability was used to analyze the changes of the distribution of sputum culture-positive bacteria and drug resistance in ICU children. Results:The overall detection rate of sputum culture was 42.06% (1 182/2 810). Staphylococcus aureus (25.63%,303/1 182), Acinetobacter baumannii (13.62%,161/1 182) and Haemaphilus influenzae (13.28%,157/1 182) were the top three. Proportions of Acinetobacter baumannii (17.90% vs. 11.02%, χ2=11.17, P=0.001), especially carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (43.70% vs. 23.50%, χ2=15.21, P<0.001) increased significantly from 2020 to 2022. However, the proportions of Haemophilus influenzae (8.50% vs. 16.19%, χ2=14.27, P<0.001), Streptococcus pneumoniae (8.50% vs. 15.92%, χ2=13.42, P<0.001) and extended-spectrum-lactamase producing Escherichia coli (8.89% vs. 18.00%, χ2=5.45, P=0.025) decreased. Drug resistant results showed that Acinetobacter baumannii was obviously more resistant to imipenem ( χ2=4.43, P=0.035) and levofloxacin ( χ2=12.53, P<0.001), while more sensitive to minocycline ( χ2=8.34, P=0.004). Escherichia coli showed a significant increase in resistance to piperacillin tazobactam ( χ2=8.29, P=0.008) and cefoperazone sulbactam ( χ2=5.07, P=0.024) from 2020 to 2022; Klebsiella pneumoniae consistently maintained a resistance rate of more than 60% to first and second-generation cephalosporins, and remain susceptible to quinolones and carbapenems. Staphylococcus aureus remained highly susceptible to levofloxacin (drug resistance rate: 2.31%,7/303) and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (drug resistance rate: 4.95%,15/303) from 2020 to 2022. Conclusion:Higher detection and resistance rates of Acinetobacter baumannii from sputum culture in ICU children from 2020 to 2022 were explored. Resistance of Escherichia coli to β-lactamase inhibitor combinations was more serious. Regular monitoring the changes of the etiology of respiratory tract infections in ICU Children is particularly important for the prevention and treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Objective:To investigate the changes of the distribution and drug resistance profile of bacteria from ICU children with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province from 2017 to 2022.Methods:From January 2017 to December 2022, a cross-sectional observational study on the bacterial spectrum analysis among intensive care unit (ICU) children with LRTI was conducted in Children′s Hospital of Soochow University. The bacteria was cultivated by culture methods from sputum samples, and identified by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. Drug sensitivity tests were performed by the VITEK2 Compact fully automated analysis system and the paper slide method. The χ2 test or Fisher′s exact probability was used to analyze the changes of the distribution of sputum culture-positive bacteria and drug resistance in ICU children. Results:The overall detection rate of sputum culture was 42.06% (1 182/2 810). Staphylococcus aureus (25.63%,303/1 182), Acinetobacter baumannii (13.62%,161/1 182) and Haemaphilus influenzae (13.28%,157/1 182) were the top three. Proportions of Acinetobacter baumannii (17.90% vs. 11.02%, χ2=11.17, P=0.001), especially carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (43.70% vs. 23.50%, χ2=15.21, P<0.001) increased significantly from 2020 to 2022. However, the proportions of Haemophilus influenzae (8.50% vs. 16.19%, χ2=14.27, P<0.001), Streptococcus pneumoniae (8.50% vs. 15.92%, χ2=13.42, P<0.001) and extended-spectrum-lactamase producing Escherichia coli (8.89% vs. 18.00%, χ2=5.45, P=0.025) decreased. Drug resistant results showed that Acinetobacter baumannii was obviously more resistant to imipenem ( χ2=4.43, P=0.035) and levofloxacin ( χ2=12.53, P<0.001), while more sensitive to minocycline ( χ2=8.34, P=0.004). Escherichia coli showed a significant increase in resistance to piperacillin tazobactam ( χ2=8.29, P=0.008) and cefoperazone sulbactam ( χ2=5.07, P=0.024) from 2020 to 2022; Klebsiella pneumoniae consistently maintained a resistance rate of more than 60% to first and second-generation cephalosporins, and remain susceptible to quinolones and carbapenems. Staphylococcus aureus remained highly susceptible to levofloxacin (drug resistance rate: 2.31%,7/303) and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (drug resistance rate: 4.95%,15/303) from 2020 to 2022. Conclusion:Higher detection and resistance rates of Acinetobacter baumannii from sputum culture in ICU children from 2020 to 2022 were explored. Resistance of Escherichia coli to β-lactamase inhibitor combinations was more serious. Regular monitoring the changes of the etiology of respiratory tract infections in ICU Children is particularly important for the prevention and treatment of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

Objective: To analyze the correlation between refractive errors and physical development indicators among primary school students aged 6 to 9, so as to provide a scientific basis for the development of effective prevention and control measures. Methods: A stratified cluster random sampling method was used to recruit 2 833 elementary school students aged 6 to 9 from Guangdong Province for vision screening, ocular biometry, and physical examinations in Octorber, 2020. The Chi square test, t-test, and ANOVA were employed to compare myopia rates and indicator values across different groups. Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the correlations between height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) with refractive development indicators. Results: The screening myopia rate among primary school students aged 6 to 9 was 16.7%, and the myopia rate increased with age ( χ 2= 51.58 , P <0.01). The height and weight of the myopic group [(126.96±7.41)cm, (26.59±6.45)kg] were higher than those of the non myopic group [(124.76±7.77)cm, (25.42±5.87)kg] ( t =5.84, 3.65, P <0.01). The mean values of spherical equivalent (SE), axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), and AL/corneal curvature radius (CR) ratio for students aged 6 to 9 were (-0.17±1.04)D, (22.96±0.78)mm, (3.38±0.24)mm, and (2.95±0.08), respectively, with statistically significant differences across different age and myopia severity groups ( t =37.08, 119.20, 41.54, 133.60; 935.30, 184.10, 73.95, 498.50, P < 0.01). After adjusting for gender, age, and residence, the multiple linear regression model showed that height was positively correlated with AL and CR, weight was positively correlated with ACD, and BMI was positively correlated with AL and ACD ( β = 0.191 , 0.070, 0.035, 0.013, 0.007, P <0.05). When stratified by myopia status, results for the non-myopic group were similar to the overall results, whereas in the myopic group, the correlations between height, BMI, and AL were not statistically significant ( P > 0.05). Conclusions Among primary school students aged 6 to 9, height and BMI are positively correlated with AL in the non myopic group but no similar correlation is observed in the myopic group, indicating that factors other than physical development, such as environmental and behavioral factors, should be considered for their impact on refractive development.