1.Study on the correlation between HLA antibodies and pregnancy-related factors, and the predictive value of a random-forest model among female blood donors in Nanning
Fang LU ; Huihui MO ; Wujin SU ; Zhoulin ZHONG ; Hengcong LI ; Yuchen HUANG ; Yuxi CHEN ; Lilan LI ; Yan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(3):367-372
Objective: To explore the association between the HLA antibody positivity rate in female blood donors and pregnancy history, number of pregnancies, interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation, and age, to identify associated variables using a univariate generalized additive model (GAM), and to further analyze the predictive role of characteristic variables for HLA antibody positivity using a random forest model. Methods: HLA antibody detection was performed on 391 female blood donors using the Luminex immunomagnetic bead method. The correlation between pregnancy-related factors and HLA antibodies was analyzed using the Chi-square test. Based on R software, a univariate GAM was first constructed to analyze the association types between characteristic variables and the HLA antibody positivity rate, followed by the construction of a random forest model to evaluate the predictive value of the variables. Results: Among the 391 female blood donors without a transfusion history, the overall HLA antibody positivity rate was 26.34%. The positivity rate in donors with a pregnancy history was significantly higher than that in those without (30.09% vs 9.72%, P<0.05), and HLA antibody positivity rate increased linearly with the number of pregnancies (P<0.05). In the univariate GAM, age and number of deliveries exhibited a non-linear association with the HLA antibody positivity rate (the positivity rate increased sharply between 25-35 years of age and stabilized after 3 deliveries). Besides, the interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation showed a linear association with the HLA antibody positivity rate, and the positivity rate decreased as the interval prolonged (P<0.05). In the random forest model, age (mean decrease gini=29.26) and interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation (mean decrease gini=22.02) were core predictive variables: age was more conducive to identifying positive samples, while the interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation was more helpful for excluding negative samples. The number of deliveries (mean decrease accuracy=16.98) made a significant contribution to predicting positive samples, whereas the number of abortions had no impact. The model had an AUC of 0.583 (95% CI: 0.593 8-0.770 2), indicating a certain predictive value. Conclusion: The associated variables identified by the univariate GAM model, including age, interval from the last pregnancy to blood donation, and number of deliveries, provide a basis for key variables in the random forest model. All three variables have predictive value for HLA antibody positivity, which can provide evidence-based support for personalized transfusion management and stratified screening of female blood donors in this region.
2.Prevalence of thyroid nodules and its association with metabolic syndrome in physical examination population of Mianyang Region
Yanlin PU ; Haitao XU ; Fang HE ; Jianrong SU ; Huiying ZHAO ; Yaozhou JIA ; Li LIU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):151-154
Objective To investigate the prevalence of thyroid nodules in the physical examination population in Mianyang region and analyze its association with metabolic syndrome. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 9 978 individuals who underwent health examinations at our hospital from January 2024 to May 2025. Thyroid examinations were performed using color Doppler ultrasound to analyze the prevalence of thyroid nodules in this population. Clinical data of all subjects were collected, and logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the association between metabolic syndrome and the risk of thyroid nodule development. Results The prevalence of thyroid nodules in the physical examination population of Mianyang region was 17.98% (1 794/9 978). The logistic regression results showed that after adjusting for gender, age, BMI, occupation, consumption of non-iodized salt, staying up late, daily sleep duration, anxiety, and depression, metabolic syndrome (OR=6.593, 95% CI: 3.961-10.975) was associated with thyroid nodules (P<0.05). Conclusion The prevalence of thyroid nodules among the physical examination population in the Mianyang area is 17.98%, and metabolic syndrome remains associated with the risk of thyroid nodules after effectively controlling for confounding factors.
3.Screening and enzyme activity analysis of chitinase-producing strains from tick-de-rived Bacillus
Gejile HU ; Fuli YU ; Jianzhong LIANG ; Yuxin LIU ; Chula KA ; Lageqi YI ; Rigele TE ; Rina SU ; Fang LIU ; Riletu GE
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(7):1394-1401
The biological activity of chitinase in degrading chitin has garnered extensive attention,particularly for its potential applications in biological control.This study utilized four spore-form-ing Bacillus strains isolated from Dermacentor nuttalli ticks collected in the Hulunbuir region.Traditional bacterial culture methods were employed for isolation and identification,followed by 16S rRNA sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the purified cultures.chitin-hydrolyzing strains were screened using colloidal chitin plates,and specific chitinase genes were detected via PCR.Fer-mentation was conducted at 37.0 ℃ for 4 d,and the supernatants were subjected to enzyme activity analysis using the DNS method.Four Gram-positive Bacillus strains were successfully isolated from tick tissue samples,they were identified as B.proteolyticus,B.paramycoides,B.thuringien-sis,and B.cereus,and renamed IMH/B-1,IMH/P-1,IMH/T-1,and IMH/C-1,respectively.PCR a-nalysis detected chitinase genes in B.proteolyticus and B.thuringiensis,while B.cereus and B.pa-ramycoides lacked these genes.However,three strains B.proteolyticus,B.thuringiensis,and B.ce-reus demonstrated significant(P<0.01)chitin degradation activity on colloidal chitin.Enzyme ac-tivity assays revealed that chitinase activity ranged from 1.292 to 2.032 U/mL,with B.proteolytic-us exhibiting the highest activity 2.032 U/mL,followed by B.cereus 1.496 U/mL and B.thuring-iensis 1.324 U/mL.This study provides a foundation for further research and application of chiti-nase-producing Bacillus strains.
4.Changing antimicrobial resistance profiles of Burkholderia cepacia in hospitals across China:results from CHINET Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program,2015-2021
Chunyue GE ; Yunjian HU ; Xiaoman AI ; Yang YANG ; Fupin HU ; Demei ZHU ; Yingchun XU ; Xiaojiang ZHANG ; Hui LI ; Ping JI ; Yi XIE ; Mei KANG ; Chuanqing WANG ; Pan FU ; Yuanhong XU ; Ying HUANG ; Ziyong SUN ; Zhongju CHEN ; Yuxing NI ; Jingyong SUN ; Yunzhuo CHU ; Sufei TIAN ; Zhidong HU ; Jin LI ; Yunsong YU ; Jie LIN ; Bin SHAN ; Yan DU ; Sufang GUO ; Lianhua WEI ; Fengmei ZOU ; Hong ZHANG ; Chun WANG ; Chao ZHUO ; Danhong SU ; Dawen GUO ; Jinying ZHAO ; Hua YU ; Xiangning HUANG ; Wen'en LIU ; Yanming LI ; Yan JIN ; Chunhong SHAO ; Xuesong XU ; Chao YAN ; Shanmei WANG ; Yafei CHU ; Lixia ZHANG ; Juan MA ; Shuping ZHOU ; Yan ZHOU ; Lei ZHU ; Jinhua MENG ; Fang DONG ; Zhiyong LÜ ; Fangfang HU ; Han SHEN ; Wanqing ZHOU ; Wei JIA ; Gang LI ; Jinsong WU ; Yuemei LU ; Jihong LI ; Jinju DUAN ; Jianbang KANG ; Xiaobo MA ; Yanping ZHENG ; Ruyi GUO ; Yan ZHU ; Yunsheng CHEN ; Qing MENG ; Shifu WANG ; Xuefei HU ; Jilu SHEN ; Wenhui HUANG ; Ruizhong WANG ; Hua FANG ; Bixia YU ; Yong ZHAO ; Ping GONG ; Kaizhen WENG ; Yirong ZHANG ; Jiangshan LIU ; Longfeng LIAO ; Hongqin GU ; Lin JIANG ; Wen HE ; Shunhong XUE ; Jiao FENG ; Chunlei YUE
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(5):557-562
Objective To examine the changing prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Burkholderia cepacia in 52 hospitals across China from 2015 to 2021.Methods A total of 9 261 strains of B.cepacia were collected from 52 hospitals between January 1,2015 and December 31,2021.Antimicrobial susceptibility of the strains was tested using Kirby-Bauer method or automated antimicrobial susceptibility testing systems according to a unified protocol.The results were interpreted according to the breakpoints released in the Clinical & Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)guidelines(2023 edition).Results A total of 9 261 strains of B.cepacia were isolated from all age groups,especially elderly patients.The proportion was 11.1%(1 032 strains)in children,significantly lower than the proportion in adults.About half(46.5%,4 310/9 261)of the strains were isolated from patients at least 60 years old and 42.3%(3 919/9 261)of the strains were isolated from young adults.Most isolates(71.1%)were isolated from sputum and respiratory secretions,followed by urine(10.7%)and blood samples(8.1%).B.cepacia isolates were highly susceptible to the five antimicrobial agents recommended in the CLSI M100 document(33rd edition,2023).B.cepacia isolates showed relatively higher resistance rates to meropenem and levofloxacin.However,the resistance rates to ceftazidime,trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole,and minocycline remained below 8.1%.The percentage of B.cepacia strains resistant to levofloxacin was the highest compared to other antibiotics in any of the three age groups(from 12.4%in the patients<18 years old to 20.6%in the patients aged 60 years or older).Conclusions B.cepacia is one of the clinically important non-fermenting gram-negative bacteria.Accurate and timely reporting of antimicrobial susceptibility test results and ongoing antimicrobial resistance surveillance are helpful for rational prescription of antimicrobial agents and proper prevention and control of nosocomial infections.
5.Summary of the best evidence for volume management in patients with continuous renal replacement therapy
Fang WANG ; Zhisheng ZHANG ; Anliu NIE ; Shaona LIAO ; Xiangfen SU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(33):2592-2599
Objective:To summarize the best evidence of volume management in patients with continuous renal replacement therapy, and to provid reference for clinical nursing practice.Methods:Comprehensive search clinical decisions, guidelines, expert consensus, group standards, systematic review and original study on volume management of patients with continuous renal replacement therapy in UpToDate, Cochrane Library, BMJ Best Practice, PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, Joanna Briggs Institute, National Guideline Clearinghouse, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, Guideline International Network, Registered Nurses 'Association of Ontario, French Society of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, International Society of Nephrology, Yimaitong, Chinese Nursing Association, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang and other databases. The retrieval period was from the establishment of the database to April 6, 2024. Literature quality evaluation were conducted independently by researchers who had learned evidence-based nursing research, and the evidence was extracted and integrated.Results:A total of 17 articles were included, comprising 3 clinical decision-making studies, 2 guidelines, 9 expert consensus documents, 1 systematic review, 1 group standard, and 1 randomized controlled trial, and 31 pieces of evidence were summarized from six dimensions: team management, capacity assessment, capacity management objectives, process monitoring, capacity management measures and management of volume related complications.Conclusions:This study summarized the best evidence for the volume management of patients with continuous renal replacement therapy, and provided scientific and standardized basis for the guidance of volume management for clinical medical staff, suggesting that medical staff should selectively apply the best evidence according to the actual clinical situation.
6.Expression and Correlation of PTEN and MMR in Endometrioid Carcinoma by Immunohistochemistry
Shiwei XIAO ; Wenjia SUN ; Su JIN ; Junqiu YUE ; Fang GUO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(2):143-149
Objective:To investigate the immunohistochemical expression pattern of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome ten(PTEN)protein with chromosome 10 deletion in endometrioid carcinoma(EEC)and its relationship with DNA mismatch repair(MMR)protein.Methods:A total of 121 patients diagnosed with EEC,endometrial atypical hyperplasia/endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia(EAH/EIN),and normal endome-trium due to uterine fibroid resection at Hubei Cancer Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong U-niversity of Science and Technology from May 14,2019 to June 7,2023 were selected as the study subjects,inclu-ding 84 patients in the EEC group,17 patients in the EAH/EIN group,and 20 patients in the control group.Immu-nohistochemical was used to detect the expression patterns and differences of PTEN and MMR in endometrial tis-sues of three groups,and the differences in abnormal expression of PTEN protein in EEC between MMR protein deficient(MMRd)group and non-deficient(MMRp)group were compared.Results:①The expression of PTEN protein in 121 endometrial glandular epithelial cells includes four patterns:normal expression,negativeexpression,reduced expression,and heterogeneous expression.②The abnormal expression rates of PTEN protein in the EEC and EAH/EIN groups(84.5%and 94.1%)were higher than those in the control group(10.0%);The ex-pression rates of MMRd protein in the EEC group and EAH/EIN group(35.7%and 35.3%)were higher than those in the control group(0%),and the above differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).③The abnor-mal expression rate of PTEN in the MMRd group was 96.7%,which was higher than that in the MMRp group(96.7%vs.77.8%,P=0.048).④In the EEC group,with normal and abnormal expression of PTEN protein,there was no statistically significant difference in the comparison of different pathological grades,muscle infiltration depth,lymph node metastasis,and lymphatic vessel invasion between the MMRd group and the MMRp group(P>0.05).Conclusions:Identifying the abnormal expression pattern of PTEN protein and combining it with MMR protein detection can help identify endometrial dysplasia,and there may be a correlation between PTEN and MMR protein expression in EEC.The abnormal expression of PTEN may not have a clear impact on the biological behavior of MMRd expressing EEC.
7.The effects of maxillary protraction on soft and hard tissue in patients with cleft lip and palate in the mixed dentition period
Yongkuan SU ; Yongchu PAN ; Jingchao ZHANG ; Haifeng BIAN ; Yuxin FANG ; Wei HOU ; Linfei HAN
STOMATOLOGY 2025;45(3):168-174
Objective To study the three-dimensional changes of soft and hard tissue in male patients with unilateral non-syndromic cleft lip and palate in the mixed dentition period before and after maxillary protraction.Methods Twenty male patients with unilateral non-syndromic cleft lip and palate in the mixed dentition period treated by maxillary anterior traction in the Department of Orthodontics of Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were selected(average age(10.6±1.23)years old).Cone beam CT was taken before and after treatment.Dolphin 3D 11.95 software was used for three-dimensional measurement and analysis.SPSS 25.0 software package was used for statistical analysis.The self-controlled paired t test was used to compare the changes in soft and hard tis-sues of male patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate before and after treatment.The changes in the anterior displacement of the ANS point,the anterior displacement of point A,and the posterior displacement of point B were tested using the one-sample t test.Results The sagittal skeletal changes were significantly increased in ∠ SNA(P<0.01),∠ANB(P<0.01),Y axis(P<0.05),the forward displacement of ANS point(P<0.01)and A point(P<0.01)and the backward displacement of B point(P<0.01),but ∠SNB(P<0.05)was decreased significantly.The vertical skeletal changes showed that ∠MP-FH(P<0.01),∠MP-SN(P<0.05)and the dis-tance of ANS-Me(P<0.05)were increased significantly,but ∠SN-PP(P<0.01)was decreased significantly.The dental changes inclu-ding ∠U1-NA(P<0.01),the distance of U1-NA(P<0.01),∠U1-SN(P<0.01),overjet and the Wits were increased significantly,but ∠ L1-NB(P<0.01),the distance of L1-NB(P<0.01)and ∠L1-MP(P<0.01)were decreased significantly.The changes of soft tis-sue including ∠ S-Ns-Sn(P<0.01),∠ Sn-Ns-Bs(P<0.01),the distance of UL-EP(P<0.01)and LL-UL(P<0.01)were increased sig-nificantly.Conclusion After the treatment of maxillary protraction,the forward growth of maxilla will be possibly promoted on patients with cleft lip and palate in the peak of growth timing,as well as the intermaxillary relationship and soft tissue profile,but the side effects should be paid attention to.
8.Effect of early warning mechanisms based on nosocomial infection surveillance system on precise prevention and control of spread of multidrug-resistant organisms in neurosurgery department of a hospital
Xiaoyue SHEN ; Xin SU ; Rongjun SHI ; Lu CHEN ; Ziyao QUAN ; Xiufang YANG ; Hongmei FANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(9):1406-1411
OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of early warning mechanisms based on nosocomial infection surveil-lance system on precise prevention and control of spread of multidrug-resistant organisms(MDROs)infections in intensive care unit of neurosurgery department.METHODS The dynamic monitoring was performed in the ICU of neurosurgery department of a three-A general hospital by using real-time surveillance system of nosocomial infec-tion from Jan.2023 to Dec.2023.The warning information was sent to the doctor' station immediately once the MDROs infections were detected,the detection of drug-resistant bacteria was carried out for the relevant personnel and their surroundings,and the precise prevention and control measures were implemented.The impact on the iso-lation rate of MDROs,isolation rate of MDROs from the relevant personnel and surroundings,incidence of noso-comial MDROs infections and incidence of surgical site infection was observed after the measures were taken.RESULTS The carrying rate of MDROs was decreased from 21.80%to 5.74%among the relevant personnel after the precise prevention and control measures were taken(P<0.05),which was improved remarkably among the doctors(decreasing from 21.43%to 6.07%),nurses(decreasing from 23.68%to 3.98%),nursing workers(decreasing from 25.15%to 8.65%),and cleaning staff(decreasing from 25.49%to 5.05%)(P<0.001).The isolation rate of MDROs was decreased from 20.77%to 7.12%among the surroundings(P<0.05),which was decreased most remarkably among head cushions(decreasing from 32.28%to 12.13%),bed rails(decreasing from 16.70%to 3.27%),ventilator panels(decreasing from 23.00%to 6.95%)and bedside floors(decreasing from 31.99%to 9.96%)(P<0.001).The incidence of nosocomial MDROs infections declined from 3.84%to 1.71%(P<0.05),with incidence of incision infections decreasing from 4.00%to 1.45%(P<0.05),the inci-dence of intracranial infections decreasing from 2.38%to 0.56%(P<0.05).CONCLUSION The detection of drug-resistant bacteria is carried out immediately and precisely for the patients with MDROs infection,relevant personnel and their surroundings by using the real-time surveillance system of nosocomial infection,which achieve remarkable effect on prevention of transmission of MDROs and reduction of incidence of hospital-associated infec-tions and surgical site infections.
9.Effect of fasting blood glucose on coronary fractional flow reserve in patients with borderline coronary artery disease
Yi-wen ZHANG ; Ya-dong LIU ; Meng-xiao WANG ; Yi-ru WANG ; Yun-peng YANG ; Yun-fang SU ; Ji-xin ZHI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(5):272-277
Objective To explore the correlation between fasting blood glucose(FBG)level and fractional flow reserve(FFR)in patients with borderline coronary artery disease,and to clarify its potential influence on FFR measurement.Methods From August 2020 to August 2023,the data of 135 patients with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease who received coronary angiography and FFR evaluation in the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University were retrospectively collected.According to the exclusion and inclusion criteria,85 cases of borderline diseased vessels of single coronary artery with stenosis degree of 50%-80%were screened out,and they were divided into FBG≥6.1 mmol/L group(47 cases)and FBG<6.1 mmol/L group(38 cases).The baseline data,angiographic and functional indexes of the two groups were compared,and the correlation between FBG and FFR was analyzed.Results Compared with the FBG<6.1 mmol/L group,the FBG≥6.1 mmol/L group had a higher proportion of FFR negative results(72.3%vs.23.7%,P<0.001),and the FFR measurement values were generally increased[0.84(0.80,0.90)vs.0.75(0.68,0.80),P<0.001],with statistically significant differences.Pearson correlation analysis was performed on all lesions,and FFR>0.80(negative result)was positively correlated with FBG≥6.1 mmol/L(r=0.484,P<0.001).Conclusions Among the patients with borderline coronary artery disease(50%-80%stenosis)included in this study,FBG≥6.1 mmol/L is significantly correlated with FFR>0.80.For patients with borderline coronary lesions with elevated FBG,the influence of blood glucose factors should be carefully considered in clinical interpretation of FFR results.
10.Immunoprotection effect of a novel inactivated whole cell vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii
Lanru GAO ; Jiangtao DONG ; Jie ZHANG ; Fang WU ; Su LIANG ; Xiaoling LIU ; Haoqi XU ; Jiangdong WU ; Le ZHANG ; Feng XU ; Wanjiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(13):1932-1936
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the immunoprotection effect of a novel inactivated whole cell vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii based on ultrasonic microbubble physical damage technique(IWC)and explore its poten-tial of clinical transformation.METHODS Totally 48 C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to divide into three groups and receive the nasal inoculation of corresponding preparations,the IWC group and the paraformalde-hyde inactivated vaccine group were inoculated with 20 μl of 1× 107 CFU vaccine,the control group was treated with 20 μl phosphate buffered salt solution.The infection models were established 7 days after intraperitoneal in-jection of a lethal dose of A.baumannii.The 7-day mortality rates of the mice were statistically analyzed after tox-in attack.The counts of colonized bacterial colonies on lung and spleen tissues were determined by plate count method after toxin attack for 24 hours.The levels of inflammatory factors interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necro-sis factor α(TNF-α)and IL-1β in the lung tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and the pathological damage was observed.RESULTS The survival rate of the IWC group was higher than that of the control group,and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on lung and spleen tissues were less in the IWC group than those in the control group(P<0.05).As compared the paraformaldehyde inactivated vaccine group,the survival rate of the IWC group increased by 10.00%,and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on the lung tissues were slightly less in the IWC group than those in the paraformaldehyde inactivated vaccine group(P<0.05),and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on spleens were basically the same.The levels of lung tis-sue inflammatory factors of the IWC group were lower than those of the other two groups(P<0.05).The patho-logical damage was alleviated,and the IWC group was superior to the control group in the integrity of alveolar structure.CONCLUSIONS IWC can maintain the immunogenicity of pathogens through physical damage technique,effectively activate the immune response of the hose,and reduce the bacterial load and inflammatory injury,show-ing better immunoprotection effect than the traditional chemical inactivation method.The study has provided ex-perimental bases for development of novel,specific,safe and highly efficient vaccine as well as new ideas and strategies for clinical prevention and treatment of A.baumannii infection.


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