1.Protective strategies and management recommendations for medical staff based on NIOSH's Managing Hazardous Drug Exposures: Information for Healthcare Settings (2023 Edition)
Hengjuan LIANG ; Bo YANG ; Jing WEN ; Xiaohong HUANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(2):232-237
The Hazardous Drug Exposure Management: Information for Healthcare Settings (2023 Edition) released by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of US provided detailed protection recommendations for medical personnel to mitigate the risks of occupational exposure to hazardous drugs. This study reviewed the literature in terms of hazard identification, occupational exposure assessment, risk assessment, risk management planning, and waste and spill control. It also explored the precautions for each step of hazardous drug handling, aiming to raise medical personnel's awareness of hazardous drug protection and improve their self-protection skills. The findings provided valuable references for medical institutions to develop hazardous drug disposal plans and reduce employees' exposure to hazardous drugs and occupational injuries.
2.Regional odontodysplasia accompanied by hypodontia: a case report and literature review
ZHANG Beibei ; HUANG Yongqing ; DUAN Xiaohong
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(7):580-586
Objective:
To explore the clinical and imaging characteristics of patients with regional odontodysplasia accompanied by hypodontia and to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Methods:
This report presents the imaging manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of a case of regional odontodysplasia (RO) accompanied by hypodontia. It includes a retrospective summary of the dynamic changes in the imaging characteristics of the affected teeth over a 5-year period, along with a comparative analysis of the literature. The patient was a 9-year-old female who presented to the Clinic of Oral Rare and Genetic Diseases of our hospital with the chief complaint of “discomfort for over seven months following the extraction of the teeth in the left mandibular region.” Based on her clinical manifestations and imaging findings, she was diagnosed with RO in the left mandible and with hypodontia of permanent teeth 12 and 34. A treatment plan was formulated, and long-term follow-up was conducted. The current radiographic images were compared with previous imaging data to summarize the developmental changes in her teeth, and a comparative analysis was also performed with the literature to identify similarities and differences with previously reported RO dental characteristics.
Results:
During the follow-up period, the patient's symptoms did not worsen, and a conservative observation approach was adopted; the treatment plan was decided after the eruption of the affected teeth. By comparing and analyzing imaging data from three ages (4.5, 8.5, and 9 years old), it was determined that the deciduous and permanent teeth in the left mandible of this patient exhibited typical “ghost” radiographic features, alongside hypodontia of teeth 12 and 34, as well as the delayed development of tooth 35. A literature review and analysis indicated that RO manifests clinical characteristics such as delayed tooth eruption, reduced tooth size, and yellow crowns, along with typical “ghost” radiographic appearances. Treatment requires a personalized approach based on the patient’s specific condition. To date, only five cases of RO patients with hypodontia have been reported, while the delayed development of permanent tooth buds has not yet been documented.
Conclusion
For patients with RO, dynamic imaging evaluation plays a critical role in early diagnosis. RO is associated with hypodontia and delayed tooth germ development. Long-term follow-up and personalized treatment plans are the key to RO treatment.
3.Progress in monitoring and protection against electrosurgical smoke hazards and exposure risks in operating room
Pingping SHI ; Ya LUO ; Weimin XIAO ; Xiaohong HUANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(10):1275-1280
The operating room is the core settings of various surgical treatments, and exhibits distinct attributes and systemic complexities. Medical staff who work long term in operating rooms face multiple exposures to potential health hazards. Especially with the progress of electrosurgical technology and the frequent use of electrosurgical equipment, the possible health effects of the resulting electrosurgical smoke to those working in operating rooms have gradually attracted attention. This paper reviewed the composition, hazard, exposure risk monitoring, and protective measures of electrosurgical smoke, aiming to deepen the understandings of potential health risks of electrosurgical smoke, improve the self-protection awareness of medical staff, strengthen attention to electrosurgical smoke protection in all hospitals, and ensure the occupational safety of medical staff.
4.Cost effectiveness analysis between osimertinib and gefitinib in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor mutation
Na LI ; Chengwen HUANG ; Xiujuan SUN ; Xiaohong WANG ; Li ZHANG ; Xingpo WANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(12):619-624
Objective To explore the cost effectiveness of osimertinib and gefitinib in the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation. Methods A total of 52 advanced NSCLC patients with EGFR mutation treated by osimertinib were selected as group A from June 2021 to August 2022 at the Chengde Central Hospital, and 52 patients treated by gefitinib were selected as group B according to the propensity score matching method in 1∶1 ratio. The treatment cost and effect of the two groups of patients were compared, and the cost-effectiveness ratio was calculated, and sensitivity analysis was conducted. Results The total effective rate of group A was higher than that of group B (90.38% vs 71.15%, χ2=6.190, P=0.013). The drug cost and total treatment cost of group A were higher than those of group B(P<0.05), and other direct costs were lower than those of group B (P<0.05). The incremental cost effectiveness ratio of group A was 374.71. After the cost-effectiveness sensitivity analysis on adjusting drug costs to decrease by 10% and the total effective rate to decrease by 10% of the two groups, the sensitivity analysis results were basically consistent with the original results. Conclusion Based on the latest prices and actual case data of osimertinib and gefitinib, osimertinib was better than gefitinib in the treatment of advanced NSCLC patients with EGFR mutation. Although gefitinib had lower treatment costs, osimertinib had more cost effectiveness advantages. These findings could provide important reference for the clinical development of treatment plans for advanced NSCLC patients with EGFR mutations.
5.Renal impairment and ferroptosis of renal tubular epithelial cells due to severe blast injuries
Xiangyun CHENG ; Guangming YANG ; Zhaoxia DUAN ; Jian DONG ; Xiaohong HUANG ; Jianmin WANG
Journal of Chongqing Medical University 2025;50(7):963-968
Objective:To investigate renal impairment and ferroptosis due to severe blast injuries and related mechanism.Methods:The goats were placed 3 meters away from the center of an 8 kg TNT-equivalent explosive to carry out blast injury experiments.The physical parameters of blast waves were measured,and the pathological severity of blast injuries was graded and scored to assess the severity of injuries.Vital signs,blood gas parameters,and renal function markers were measured before injury and at 1,3,6,and 24 hours after injury.Renal tissue samples were collected at 24 hours after injury to prepare tissue sections,which were used to perform HE staining and measure the changes in the content of Fe2+and the expression of the ferroptosis-related marker proteins xCT and GPX4 in renal tissue,and Prussian blue staining was performed for renal tissue sections to investigate the mechanism associated with renal impairment and ferroptosis of renal cells.Results:Severe blast injuries accounted for the highest proportion of 47.2%in experi-mental goats,while mild,moderate,severe,and extremely severe injuries accounted for 2.8%,36.1%,47.2%,and 13.9%,respectively,and the pathologic severity score of blast injury was 2.56±0.15.For the goats after blast injury,there were significant increases in heart rate(F=12.750,P<0.01)and respiratory rate(F=6.500,P<0.01)and significant reductions in anal temperature(F=3.496,P<0.05),partial pressure of blood oxygen(F=24.630,P<0.01),and blood oxygen saturation(F=18.560,P<0.01),as well as significant increases in the levels of blood uric acid(F=22.320,P<0.01),serum creatinine(F=15.350,P<0.01),and blood urea nitrogen(F=22.310,P<0.01).Compared with the control group,swelling of renal tubular epithelial cells and narrowing of tubular lumen were observed at 24 hours after blast injury,with a significant increase in the content of Fe2+in renal tissue(t=5.933,P<0.01),significant reductions in the relative expression protein levels of GPX4(t=7.924,P<0.01)and xCT(t=4.483,P<0.01)in renal tissue,and deposi-tion of a large amount of iron ions in renal tubular epithelial cells.Conclusion:Experimental goats placed 3 meters away from the cen-ter of an 8 kg TNT-equivalent explosive can cause severe blast inju-ries,resulting in the onset of hypoxia,renal impairment,and ferrop-tosis of renal tubular epithelial cells.
6.Strategies for selecting recipient vessels in free flap reconstruction for head and neck defects
Hongbo XU ; Lifeng LI ; Xinmeng QI ; Jing ZHOU ; Zheng YANG ; Qi FU ; Guihua WANG ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Zhigang HUANG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(7):409-412
OBJECTIVE To investigate the selection strategy for recipient vessels in free flap reconstruction of head and neck defects.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 96 patients who underwent 99 free flap reconstructions for head and neck defects between January 2020 and December 2024.Recipient vessel selection,flap survival,and postoperative complications were analyzed based on defect location and flap type.RESULTS In 99 cases microvessel anastomosis,the recipient arteries were superior thyroid artery in 49 branches,facial artery in 28 branches,superficial temporal artery in 14 branches,lingual artery in 5 branches.external carotid artery in 1 branch,transverse cervical artery in 1 branch,and superior laryngeal artery in 1 branch.Venous anastomosis was performed in 104 branches,with 94 cases in 1 venous anastomosis and 5 cases in 2 venous anastomoses.The recipient veins selected were facial vein in 62 branches,external jugular vein in 21 branches,superficial temporal vein in 12 branches,retromandibular vein in 3 branches,middle thyroid vein in 2 branches,internal jugular vein in 2 branches,middle temporal vein in 1 branch,and superior thyroid vein in 1 branch.Complete flap necrosis occurred in 5 cases,and partial necrosis occurred in 4 cases.When the recipient vessels were deficient,the lingual artery was chosen in 3 cases,the facial artery in 1 case,the external jugular vein in 3 cases,the internal jugular vein with end-to-side anastomosis in 1 case,and the common facial vein with end-to-side anastomosis in 1 case.CONCLUSION In free flap reconstruction for head and neck defects,the superior thyroid artery,facial artery,and superficial temporal artery are commonly used as recipient arteries,while the facial vein,external jugular vein,and superficial temporal vein are frequently selected as recipient veins.When recipient vessels are scarce,the ipsilateral lingual artery,transverse cervical artery,and main trunk of the internal jugular vein can serve as alternative recipient vessels.
7.Development of digital cognitive assessment tools and its application in children
Bin HUANG ; Yunhan WANG ; Yushun YAN ; Huanhuan FAN ; Min WANG ; Liansheng ZHAO ; Xiao YANG ; Xiaohong MA
Sichuan Mental Health 2025;38(6):554-560
BackgroundChildhood represents a critical stage for cognitive development. Accurate assessment of children's cognitive abilities and understanding their developmental characteristics are essential for promoting healthy growth. However, traditional cognitive assessment methods typically rely on manual administration, presenting limitations such as low efficiency and insufficient engagement. These methods struggle to meet the assessment needs of children and are difficult to scale up for large-scale applications. ObjectiveTo develop a digital cognitive assessment tool for children, so as to provide a more convenient approach for evaluating children's cognitive functions. MethodsBased on classic psychological paradigms (Stroop Task, N-back, digit span, spatial orientation, and face-name matching), a digital cognitive assessment tool was developed. This tool includes five tasks including color matching, shape matching, greening the home, great collector, and face-name matching, designed to assess core cognitive functions such as inhibitory control, working memory, short-term memory, spatial orientation, and semantic processing, respectively. From August 2024 to March 2025, a total of 750 students aged 9–12 yeas old from a primary school in Chengdu were enrolled and assessed using the digital cognitive assessment tool. Three months later, 40 children were randomly selected for retesting using both the digital tool and its corresponding standardized psychological paradigms. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine the correlation between the pre-test and retest scores of the digital cognitive assessment tool, as well as the correlation between the digital cognitive task scores and the corresponding psychological paradigm assessment results, in order to evaluate the reliability and validity of the digital cognitive assessment tool. Additionally, differences in scores across the cognitive tasks were compared among children of different age groups and genders. ResultsA total of 699 valid samples were included. The younger age group consisted of children aged 9–10 years old (n=460), while the older age group comprised those aged 11–12 years old (n=239). There were 356 boys (50.93%) and 343 girls (49.07%). In the reliability analysis, the Pearson correlation coefficients between the pre-test and retest scores of each assessment task ranged from 0.732 to 0.970 (P<0.01), indicating statistically significant results. In the validity analysis, the Pearson correlation coefficients between each task and its corresponding standard cognitive test ranged from 0.679 to 0.988 (P<0.01). In the color-matching task, both the main effects of age and gender were statistically significant (F=31.071, 21.198, P<0.01). In the shape-matching task, the main effects of age, gender, and their interaction were all statistically significant (F=20.933, 5.926, 4.318, P<0.05 or 0.01). In the greening the home task, the main effect of age was significant (F=5.243, P=0.023). In the great collector task, the main effect of age was significant (F=33.697, P<0.01). In the face-name matching task, only the main effect of gender was significant (F=27.016, P<0.01). Further analysis showed that within the female group, older group scored significantly higher than younger group in five tasks(P<0.05 or 0.01). Within the male group, younger group scored lower than older group in both the color-matching and great collector tasks (P<0.05 or 0.01). Within the younger group, boys scored significantly higher than girls in color-matching and shape-matching tasks (P<0.01). In the older group, girls scored significantly higher than boys in face-name matching task (P<0.01). ConclusionThe digital cognitive assessment tool developed in this study demonstrates good reliability and validity. The development of cognitive functions in children aged 9–12 years old showed significant differences in age and gender, with specific developmental trajectories across different cognitive dimensions. At younger ages, boys outperformed girls in inhibitory control and working memory tasks, though this advantage diminished with age. At older ages, girls exhibited superior performance in semantic processing compared with boys.
8.Pharmaceutical care for a patient with diabetes complicated with suspected hyperlipidemia induced by immuno‐ suppressive agents after liver transplantation
Weimiao LI ; Rongjing SONG ; Chunyan ZHANG ; Lin HUANG ; Xiaohong ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(18):2310-2314
OBJECTIVE To provide a reference for clinically rational drug use and pharmaceutical care for patients with diabetes complicated with hyperlipidemia induced by immunosuppressive agents after liver transplantation. METHODS Clinical pharmacists participated in the treatment of a patient with diabetes complicated with suspected hyperlipidemia induced by immunosuppressive agents after liver transplantation. Due to the poor glucose control of the patient, the clinical pharmacists assisted the doctor in adjusting the glycemic control plan: subcutaneous injection of 18, 12 and 16 units of Insulin lispro injection before meals, and subcutaneous injection of 16 units of Insulin glargine injection before bedtime. Due to the occurrence of hyperlipidemia in the patient, clinical pharmacists clarified the possible cause of abnormal blood lipid elevation was using immunosuppressants by reviewing the timeline of dose adjustment of immunosuppressive agents and changes in blood lipid levels based on relevant guidelines. Clinical pharmacists suggested using Rosuvastatin calcium tablets 5 mg, qd for lipid-lowering treatment, reducing the dosage of Mycophenolate mofetil capsules and Tacrolimus capsules to 500 mg, bid and 2 mg, bid, respectively. Medication education and pharmaceutical care were also carried out. RESULTS The doctor adopted the advice of the clinical pharmacists. After treatment, the levels of blood glucose and blood lipid in the patient improved, and he was allowed to be discharged with medication. CONCLUSIONS Clinical pharmacists provide pharmaceutical services such as recommending the addition of statins, adjusting the dosage of immunosuppressive agents, and conducting pharmaceutical care to optimize individualized medication plans for patients and ensure the safety and effectiveness of medication.
9.Determination and Risk Assessment of 33 Prohibit Pesticides Residues in Ginkgo Biloba Leaves and the Extracts
Dandan LIU ; Xiaohong YIN ; Ting HUANG ; Nan DING ; Yutian WANG ; Fangfang WANG ; Ping WU ; Jianbiao YAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(4):476-488
OBJECTIVE
To establish the analysis methods of 33 banned pesticides in Ginkgo Biloba leaves and the extracts, and conduct the risk assessment study.
METHODS
One hundred and thirty-six batches of Ginkgo Biloba leaves and 58 batches of Ginkgo Biloba leaves extract were detected by UPLC-MS and GC-MS. The acute and chronic intake risk of pesticide residues in samples were calculated by point assessment method, and the risk scores of the pesticides were calculated by the Britain veterinary residues matrix ranking.
RESULTS
Six kinds of banned pesticides were detected in 136 batches of Ginkgo Biloba leaves, the total detection rate was 35.29%, and the detection amount was 0.002−0.210 mg·kg−1. The chronic dietary intake risk was 0.018%−0.620%, and the acute dietary intake risk was 0.000 1%−0.014 0%, indicated that the dietary exposure risk of pesticides in Ginkgo biloba leaves was at a low level. Two kinds of banned pesticides were detected in 58 batches of Ginkgo Biloba leaves extract, the detection rate was 55.17%, and the detection amount was 0.002−1.788 mg·kg−1. The percentage of acceptable daily intake was 0.003%−0.143%, and the percentage of acute reference dose was 0.002 4%, which was also at a low level. Risk ranking results indicated that the risk of phorate was the highest and should be focused on the production and safety supervision.
CONCLUSION
The method has good stability, high precision and promising repeatability, which can be used for the detection of 33 prohibited pesticides in Ginkgo biloba leaves and their extracts. The results show that the residual amounts of 33 banned pesticides in Ginkgo Biloba leaves and its extracts were extremely low, and there is no significant health risks.
10.Discussion on the Path of Patient Experience Enhancement in the Context of High-quality Developmentin Public Hospitals
Ying ZHAO ; Jing WEN ; Li HE ; Shujian ZHOU ; Xiaohong HUANG
Chinese Hospital Management 2024;44(8):53-55
Patient experience is regarded as an important indicator of healthcare quality,and in response to the actual needs of patients,the patient experience has been enhanced through continuous innovation of healthcare models and the development of Internet healthcare services.Focusing on the implementation of patient experience enhancement action requirements,from the construction of hospital intelligent service platform,efficiency health care to reshape the new path of medical care,to create a continuity of medical service system,to build a multidisciplinary linkage"one-stop"acute and critical care medical treatment system and other aspects of public hospitals to improve the experience of the path to improve the level of medical services.It will provide a reference for comprehensively improving the level of medical services.


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