1.Health risk assessment of employees in an enterprise involving lead, arsenic and cadmium
Yanru WANG ; Zhaohui ZHANG ; Yuqi TONG ; Yaqi LI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):66-70
Objective To investigate occupational exposure levels of lead, arsenic and cadmium in the lead smelting plant of Hunan Shui Kou Shan Nonferrous Metals Group Co. Ltd., analyze their effects on health of employees, and compare the applicability of different occupational health risk assessment methods, and to provide a basis for prevention and control of occupational exposure risks in enterprises. Methods According to systematic sampling method, 380 employees with lead, arsenic and cadmium exposure (exposure group) and 100 non-exposure employees (non-exposure group) were selected from 2022 to 2024 for on-site investigation of occupational health [concentration time-weighted average (CTWA)] and physical examination. The risk was evaluated by qualitative assessment method, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inhalation risk assessment method, and the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) semi-quantitative method. The consistency was analyzed by the Kappa test. Results CTWA values of lead, arsenic, and cadmium in all positions were lower than the occupational exposure limit (OEL). The levels of blood lead, urine arsenic, and urine cadmium, as well as the prevalence of multiple systems in the exposure group were significantly higher than those in the non-exposure group (P<0.05). The proportions of chronic lead, arsenic, and cadmium poisoning were increasing year by year in the exposure group (P<0.05). The qualitative assessment method mainly indicated low and medium risk, while the EPA and MOM methods mainly indicated medium and high risk, with good agreement between the two methods (Kappa=0.676, P<0.05). Conclusion Although the enterprise meets the CTWA standards, there are still occupational health risks of lead, arsenic, and cadmium. The EPA inhalation risk assessment method is more applicable.
2.Analyses of comorbidity patterns of chronic metabolic diseases among residents aged 35‒75 years in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
Yuqi WANG ; Jie HUANG ; Bo CAI ; Yarong HAN ; Ling LIN ; Xingxing FANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(3):187-192
ObjectiveTo analyze the comorbidity patterns of chronic metabolic diseases and their influencing factors among residents aged 35‒75 years old in Nantong City of Jiangsu Province, and to provide theoretical support for the prevention and control of comorbidities. MethodsThe permanent residents aged 35‒75 years from the Comprehensive Prevention and Control Project of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases in Nantong City from 2021 to 2024 were selected as the research subjects. Clustering analysis and association rule were used to investigate the comorbidity patterns of chronic metabolic diseases, and their influencing factors were identified through logistic regression analyses. ResultsThe prevalence of comorbidity of chronic metabolic diseases among residents aged 35‒75 years in Nantong City was 47.40%. Among comorbidity patterns based on disease counts, the prevalence of hypertension+dyslipidemia was highest in binary comorbidity patterns (6.25%), while that of hypertension+dyslipidemia+obesity was highest in ternary comorbidity patterns (4.01%). Association rules showed that in both binary and ternary comorbidity patterns, the confidence level was highest for obesity+hypertension (72.70%) and obesity+dyslipidemia+hypertension (74.54%). Renal insufficiency formed an independent cluster in cluster analyses. Logistic regression analyses revealed that, compared with the non-comorbidity group, males (OR=2.22, 95%CI: 1.69‒2.91), advanced age (45‒54 years, OR=1.38, 95%CI: 1.02‒1.88; 55‒64 years, OR=1.59, 95%CI: 1.14‒2.23; 65‒75 years, OR=2.34, 95%CI: 1.58‒3.47), and low physical activity (OR=1.26, 95%CI: 1.10‒1.65) were influencing factors for metabolic disease comorbidity. ConclusionIn the comorbidity patterns of chronic metabolic diseases among residents aged 35‒75 years in Nantong City, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and dyslipidemia interact with each other. Individuals with obesity are more prone to diseases such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. Prevention and control of chronic metabolic diseases should be strengthened for males, individuals with low physical activity and advanced age.
3.Establishment and Evaluation of A Forecasting Model for Platelet Transfusion Efficacy in Patients with Hematological Disorders
Yihua XIE ; Jun LI ; Xiaolei ZHANG ; Yan CUI ; Lan WANG ; Peng ZHANG ; Bijia LU ; Yuqi SHANG ; Ziqi CHEN ; Haoran LI ; Kuanyun ZHENG
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2025;40(5):101-106
Objective To establish the therapeutic effect prediction model of platelet transfusion in hematological patients,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and clinical cases are used to evaluate the clinical application value of the predic-tion model.Methods A total of 485 patients with hematological diseases who received platelet transfusion therapy in Kailuan General Hospital from January 2020 to December 2023 were selected,corrected count increment(CCI)was used to divide the patients into platelet transfusion effective group(n=340)and transfusion ineffective group(n=145).Multivariate Logistic regres-sion analysis was used to establish the prediction model of platelet infusion efficacy,and ROC curve was used to evaluate the application effect of the forcasting model.109 clinical cases were used to verify the practical application effect of the model,and the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy were calculated.Results Among 485 patients with hematological diseases,the incidence of ineffective platelet transfusion was 29.90%(145/485).Compated with the effective group,the ineffective group had more previous platelet transfusions was higher,and the difference was statistically significant(t=-4.435,P<0.05).In the ineffective group,there were more cases of hyperplenism,aplastic anemia and lymphoma,higher infection rate and higher positive rate of platelet antibody,and the differences were statistically significant(χ2=6.301~37.522,all P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regres-sion analysis found that previous platelet infusion times,infection,leukemia,aplastic anemia and platelet antibodies were risk factors for ineffective platelet transfusion in patients with hematological diseases(Wald χ2=5.224~21.548,all P<0.05).Based on these risk factors,platelet infusion effect prediction models 1 and 2 were constructed.ROC curve was used to evaluate the application effect of the prediction model.The area under the curve(AUC),cut-offpoint,sensitivity and specificity of model 1 were 0.884,0.042,82.35%,88.89%.The AUC,cut-offpoint,corresponding sensitivity and specificity of prediction model 2 were 0.910,59.784,81.18%,94.44%,respectively.The Z values of model 1 and model 2 were 12.159 and 13.151,respectively.The prediction effect of model 2 was better than that of model 1.The actual application results showed that the sensitivity,specificity and accuracy of prediction model 1,2 were 85.71%,92.05%,90.89%and 90.48%,93.18%,92.66%,respectively.Conclusion The ineffective rate of platelet transfusion in hematological patients is relatively high.The prediction models 1 and 2 for platelet transfusion effectiveness have good results in predicting ineffective platelet transfusion,and prediction model 2 is better than pre-diction model 1,which can provide reliable basis for hematological patients on accurate platelet transfusion.
4.Sinicization and test of reliability and validity of Chinese version of Hybrid Education Competence Instrument
Ji REN ; Kefang WANG ; Yuqi ZHANG ; Yaru JIN ; Lin ZHANG ; Yanan WANG ; Binbin ZHANG ; Chunyan TANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):228-235
Objective The Hybrid Education Competence Instrument(HybridEduCom)was sinicized,and its reliability and validity were tested.Methods The translation,cultural adjustment and pre-investigation of HybridEduCom were followed by the Brislin translation model.The reliability and validity of the HybridEduCom was tested by surveying 553 educators in medical and nursing related fields by convenience sampling from March to April 2024.Results The Chinese version of HybridEduCom consisted of 46 items in 5 dimensions:planning and resourcing competence,technology competence,interaction competence,digital pedagogy competence,and ethical competence in the hybrid education.The confirmatory factor analysis resulted in the second-order five-factor model,with the chi-square and degree of freedom ratio being 1.274,approximate root mean square error being 0.022,goodness of fit index being 0.913,and standard fit index(NFI)being 0.934,and Tucker-Lewis and comparative fit index being 0.985.All main evaluation indexes were within the acceptable range of the judgment criteria.The item-content validity index was 0.833-1.000,and the scale-content validity index was 0.968.The Cronbach's α for the whole scale was 0.982,while varied from 0.892 to 0.936 for each dimension.The test-retest reliability of the scale was 0.978.Conclusion The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of HybridEduCom were satisfactory,and it can serve as a valid assessment instrument for the implementation of hybrid education competence of Chinese higher medical and nursing educators.
5.Guijianyu alleviates advanced glycation endproducts-induced mouse renal podocyte injury by inhibiting the AGEs-RAGE signaling pathway
Qianqian MA ; Yuqi NIU ; Mingyu ZUO ; Xin LI ; Junke FU ; Jinjin WANG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2025;45(9):1938-1945
Objective To investigate the mechanism by which Guijianyu ameliorates podocyte injury in a mouse model of diabetic kidney disease(DKD)induced by advanced glycation endproducts(AGEs).Methods Sixty db/db mouse models of DKD were randomized equally into 5 groups for treatment with saline,Guijianyu extract at 3 doses or irbesartan for 12 weeks,and the changes in renal pathology and structure were observed using transmission electron microscopy,and the expressions of related genes and key proteins were detected using RT-qPCR and immunohistochemistry.In cultured MPC-5 cells incubated with 50 mg/L AGEs-BSA for 24 h,the effect of different concentrations of Guijianyu extract on cell viability was examined with CCK-8 assay;Western blotting was performed to detect the protein expressions of RAGE,VEGFA,TNF-α,NF-κB(p65),IL-6 and caspase-3,and the mRNA expressions of RAGE,NF-κB(p65),VEGFA and IL-6 were detected with RT-qPCR.Results In mouse models of DKD,treatment with high-dose Guijianyu extract significantly reduced renal expressions of RAGE,VEGFA,NF-κB(p65),and IL-6 proteins and the mRNA expressions of RAGE,NF-κB,and IL-6.In MPC-5 cells,exposure to AGEs significantly reduced cell viability and increased the protein expressions of RAGE,NF-κB(p65),VEGFA,TNF-α,IL-6 and caspase-3(P<0.05)and mRNA expressions of RAGE,NF-κB(p65),VEGFA,and IL-6.Treatment with Guijianyu extract obviously improved cell viability and reduced the expressions of RAGE,NF-κB(p65),VEGFA,TNF-α,IL-6,and caspase-3.Furthermore,Guijianyu extract effectively reversed RAGE agonist-induced elevation of protein expressions of RAGE,VEGFA,TNF-α,IL-6,and caspase-3 and mRNA expressions of RAGE,NF-κB(p65),IL-6,and VEGFA in MPC-5 cells.Conclusion Guijianyu extract ameliorates AGEs-induced mouse renal podocyte injury in DKD by inhibiting the activation of AGEs-RAGE signaling pathway and reducing the expressions of pro-inflammatory cytokines and vascular endothelial growth factors.
6.Sinicization and test of reliability and validity of Chinese version of Hybrid Education Competence Instrument
Ji REN ; Kefang WANG ; Yuqi ZHANG ; Yaru JIN ; Lin ZHANG ; Yanan WANG ; Binbin ZHANG ; Chunyan TANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):228-235
Objective The Hybrid Education Competence Instrument(HybridEduCom)was sinicized,and its reliability and validity were tested.Methods The translation,cultural adjustment and pre-investigation of HybridEduCom were followed by the Brislin translation model.The reliability and validity of the HybridEduCom was tested by surveying 553 educators in medical and nursing related fields by convenience sampling from March to April 2024.Results The Chinese version of HybridEduCom consisted of 46 items in 5 dimensions:planning and resourcing competence,technology competence,interaction competence,digital pedagogy competence,and ethical competence in the hybrid education.The confirmatory factor analysis resulted in the second-order five-factor model,with the chi-square and degree of freedom ratio being 1.274,approximate root mean square error being 0.022,goodness of fit index being 0.913,and standard fit index(NFI)being 0.934,and Tucker-Lewis and comparative fit index being 0.985.All main evaluation indexes were within the acceptable range of the judgment criteria.The item-content validity index was 0.833-1.000,and the scale-content validity index was 0.968.The Cronbach's α for the whole scale was 0.982,while varied from 0.892 to 0.936 for each dimension.The test-retest reliability of the scale was 0.978.Conclusion The reliability and validity of the Chinese version of HybridEduCom were satisfactory,and it can serve as a valid assessment instrument for the implementation of hybrid education competence of Chinese higher medical and nursing educators.
7.Machine learning model based on MR T2WI and diffusion-weighted imaging radiomics for predicting perineural invasion of rectal cancer
Honglin SHANG ; Yuqi ZHAN ; Shaoying MO ; Yuhua FAN ; Yunjun YANG ; Hai ZHAO ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(4):616-621
Objective To observe the value of machine learning model based on MR T2WI and diffusion weighted imaging(DWI)radiomics for predicting perineural invasion(PNI)of rectal cancer.Methods Totally 343 patients with rectal cancer were retrospectively collected and divided into training set(n=275,92 PNI[+]and 183 PNI[-])and test set(n=68,23 PNI[+]and 45 PNI[-])at the ratio of 8∶2.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression(LR)were used to analyze clinical data and screen the independent predictors of PNI in rectal cancer,so as to construct a clinical model.The best radiomics features were extracted and screened based on preoperative T2WI and DWI.Then extremely randomized trees,multilayer perceptron,light gradient boosting machine,extreme gradient boosting,support vector machine(SVM),LR,K-nearest neighbor and random forest algorithms were used to construct ML models,respectively,and the optimal ML model was selected to establish a clinical-radiomics ML model combined with clinical relevant independent predictors.The predictive efficacy and clinical value of each model were evaluated.Results Patients' age was the independent predictor of PNI of rectal cancer(OR=0.988,P<0.001),and the area under the curve(AUC)of the clinical model constructed based on it was 0.435 and 0.458 in training and test sets,respectively.SVM model was the best one among 8 ML models,with AUC in training and test set of 0.887 and 0.854,respectively.The AUC of clinical-radiomics ML model in training and test sets was 0.887 and 0.860,respectively,not different with AUC of SVM model(both P>0.05).Decision curve analysis showed that when the threshold value was 0.20-0.45,clinical net benefit of SVM model was higher than that of other models.Conclusion SVM model based on T2WI and DWI radiomics could effectively predict PNI of rectal cancer.
8.Design for PSA oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container
Gao WEI ; Gang YANG ; Yuqi LI ; Shurong LUO ; Xia WANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(7):188-190
This paper designed a pressure swing adsorption(PSA)oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container,and a dual-tower type of oxygen producer was adopted.The inside of container included some major components,such as air compressor,filters,adsorption dryer,purifier,air buffer tank,oxygen generator,process tank,oxygen compressor,and an oxygen tank,and it adopted a unique circular structure with compact layout,which can optimize the work parameters of oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container,and provide convenience for installation and maintenance in the inside of the container,and provide continuously and stably qualified oxygen.At the same time,the DYSP intelligent control system was adopted,which can realize remote control,data acquisition,and parameter settings,and other operations.Compared with infrastructure installation of oxygen production equipment,the PSA oxygen production equipment in mobile cabin of container has a series of advantages,such as convenient displacement,small footprint and fast use.It can enhance control efficiency of oxygen production equipment,and reduce labor costs.It has wide applicability to hospitals,mobile cabin hospitals,factories that need oxygen,which are temperately established and need be emergently used.
9.Multimodal imaging evaluation of the early efficacy of 90Y microsphere selective internal radiation therapy for liver malignant tumors
Fangyun ZHONG ; Lijuan YU ; Yujun WANG ; Hui ZHOU ; Haoyu LIU ; Zhouyang SONG ; Deng PAN ; Yuqi LU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(6):325-329
Objective:To compare the value of different imaging modalities in evaluating early efficacy of 90Y-selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) for liver malignant tumors. Methods:From September 2021 to December 2023, a retrospective analysis was conducted on 43 patients (32 males, 11 females; age (55.8±14.7) years) with liver malignant tumors who received 90Y-SIRT at Hainan Cancer Hospital and Boao Super Hospital. The injection dosage of 90Y was 1.5(1.2, 2.4)GBq. Clinical and imaging data of patients before and after treatment for multimodal evaluation were collected, including MRI plain and enhanced scans, as well as diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Plain scan images were evaluated for the treatment efficacy by response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST) 1.1 version, while enhanced MRI was scored into 1-5 based on changes in the target area, including increased low-density range, necrotic features, and decreased enhancement. The minimum apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC min) of DWI increased by 20% compared to baseline was determined to be responsive. Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to analyze data, and ROC curve analysis was used to analyze the diagnostic efficacy of different imaging modalities (Delong test). Results:All patients had baseline MRI data, 39 underwent MRI at 1-month after treatment, and 22 underwent MRI at 3-month after treatment. Based on MRI plain scan images, the target lesions showed partial remission (PR) in 10.26%(4/39) of patients, progressive disease (PD) in 5.13%(2/39) of patients, and stable disease (SD) in 84.61%(33/39) of patients at 1-month after treatment; while there were 40.91%(9/22) PR, 9.09%(2/22) PD and 50.00%(11/22) SD at 3-month after treatment. Based on DWI images, 35.90%(14/39) and 68.18%(15/22) of patients were considered responsive at 1-month and 3-month after treatment, respectively. Compared with baseline, the differences of tumor sizes, enhancement degree of target lesions and ADC min at 1-month and 3-month after treatment were statistically significant ( Z values: from -3.88 to -2.39, all P<0.05). Compared with the tumor size and enhancement degree, the AUCs of ADC min were the highest at 1-month (0.701) and 3-month (0.953) after treatment ( Z values: 0.40-2.29, all P<0.05). Conclusions:MRI plain scan, MRI enhancement and DWI are effective in the evaluation the efficacy of 90Y-SIRT for liver malignant tumors at 1-month and 3-month after treatment. ADC min is superior to tumor size and enhancement degree in diagnostic efficacy.
10.Dynamic changes in pulmonary function after pediatric haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Xiaowei ZHAO ; Hongjuan LI ; Yan GU ; Yuqi ZHAO ; Yanli LENG ; Hongmei WANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(8):33-36
Objective To investigate the dynamic changes in pulmonary function after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT)in children and compare pulmonary function differences between children with benign and malignant hematological diseases.Methods A total of 233 children who underwent allogeneic HSCT in the First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University,Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital from June 2015 to December 2023 were selected as subjects,according to the original disease,children were divided into benign group(n=142)and malignant group(n=91).Pulmonary function examination data were collected pre-transplant and at 3,6,9,12,18 and 24 months post-transplant,dynamic trajectories of pulmonary function parameters were analyzed.Results Forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1)recovered after reaching its lowest in benign group in 6th month post-transplantation,while in malignant group in 9th month(P<0.001).FEV1/forced vital capacity(FVC)reached its lowest value in 18th month and then recovered(P<0.001).FEV1,FEV1/FVC,total lung capacity(TLC)and carbon monoxide diffusing capacity(DLCO)were significantly lower in malignant group than those in benign group at most time points(P<0.05).Reduced DLCO was most common abnormality.Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that those with negative slopes of FEV1,FEV1/FVC,and FVC changes in first 3 months post-transplantation were more likely develop to restrictive ventilatory disorder,and those with negative FEV1/FVC slopes had a significantly higher risk of obstructive ventilatory disorder(P<0.05).Conlusion Pulmonary dysfunction is prevalent in children after allogeneic HSCT.Pulmonary function parameters of children in malignant group were significantly lower than those in benign group and children recovery was slower.Patients with negative slopes of pulmonary function changes in the first 3 months after post-transplantation are more likely develop to pulmonary dysfunction.


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