1.Epidemiological characteristics and trends of postoperative pneumonia in 22 tertiary general hospitals in Jiangsu Province
Hui QIU ; Ping JIANG ; Ping WANG ; Tielin ZHU ; Yan XU ; Tingrui WANG ; Yan SUN ; Yu ZHANG ; Yujuan HOU ; Xiaoming KONG ; Xiaoxu CHEN ; Lanping SHI ; Xiuying LI ; Jing BAI ; Yan WANG ; Huili YUAN ; Bo WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Jinxia XU ; Ting MA ; Minghua YAN ; Yanan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(11):1594-1600
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics and trends of postoperative pneumonia(POP)in tertiary general hospitals in Jiangsu Province,and provide theoretical basis for carrying out targeted pre-vention and control measures.Methods Surgery patients from 22 tertiary general hospitals in 12 cities in north,central,and south of Jiangsu Province from January 1,2022 to December 31,2023 were chosen as studied subjects,occurrence of POP was analyzed and compared.Results A total of 848 274 surgical procedures were performed in 22 hospitals,and 3 606 cases of POP occurred,with an incidence of 0.43%.The incidence in 2023 was 0.37%,which was lower than that in 2022(0.49%),with statistically significant difference(P<0.001).The top three de-partments with high incidence of POP were neurosurgery(6.71%),cardiothoracic surgery(2.91%),and general surgery(0.77%).Among hospitals of different grades,the incidence of POP in tertiary first-class hospitals was 0.44%,which was higher than that in other tertiary hospitals(0.37%).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of POP between municipal and district/county hospitals(P>0.05).The incidence of POP in hospitals with a bed:infection control full-time staff ratio<200∶1 was lower than that in hospitals with the ratio ≥200∶1(0.39%vs 0.47%,P<0.001),while the incidence of POP in hospitals with a proportion ≥30%of full-time staff being doctors was higher than that in hospitals with a proportion<30%(0.45%vs 0.36%,P<0.001).The incidence of POP in male patients was higher than that in female patients(0.62%vs 0.26%,P<0.001).The incidence of POP in elderly patients aged≥65 was higher than that in patients aged<65(0.73%vs 0.26%,P<0.001).A total of 2 667 strains of infectious pathogens were detected,with the top three being Acine-tobacter baumannii,Klebsiella pneumoniae,and Pseudomonas aeruginosa,accounting for 28.95%,22.72%,and 15.45%,respectively.The detection rates of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii(CRAB),carba-penem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP),and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa(CRPA)were 60.75%,21.45%,and 32.28%,respectively.The detection rate of CRKP decreased in 2023 compared with 2022,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion The overall incidence of POP in tertiary general hos-pitals in Jiangsu Province is relatively low,but there are significant differences among different hospitals.There-fore,perioperative prevention and control measures should be carried out based on the epidemiological characteristics of patients.
2.Standard Interpretation of General Testing Methods for Glass Materials and Containers for Pharmaceutical Use in the 2025 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia
Yanfei QI ; Ying WANG ; Xiaoxu HAN ; Ying LI ; Xia ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):536-541
Objective To introduce the general testing methods for glass materials and containers for pharmaceutical packaging within the packaging material standard system in the 2025 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia,aiming to provide assistance for the implementation of these standards.Methods Introduce the general situation of the revision of general testing methods for glass materials and containers for pharmaceutical use.The improvement of new general testing method standards is summarized by contrasting the new version of the general testing methods for pharmaceutical glass materials and containers with the current standards.Results The general testing methods for pharmaceutical glass materials and containers in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition are more scientific in structure,more rational and operational.Conclusion The 11 general testing methods will control the quality of pharmaceutical glass materials and containers,which could contribute to the enhancement of the quality and efficacy of drugs in our country.
3.Epidemiological characteristics and trends of postoperative pneumonia in 22 tertiary general hospitals in Jiangsu Province
Hui QIU ; Ping JIANG ; Ping WANG ; Tielin ZHU ; Yan XU ; Tingrui WANG ; Yan SUN ; Yu ZHANG ; Yujuan HOU ; Xiaoming KONG ; Xiaoxu CHEN ; Lanping SHI ; Xiuying LI ; Jing BAI ; Yan WANG ; Huili YUAN ; Bo WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Jinxia XU ; Ting MA ; Minghua YAN ; Yanan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(11):1594-1600
Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics and trends of postoperative pneumonia(POP)in tertiary general hospitals in Jiangsu Province,and provide theoretical basis for carrying out targeted pre-vention and control measures.Methods Surgery patients from 22 tertiary general hospitals in 12 cities in north,central,and south of Jiangsu Province from January 1,2022 to December 31,2023 were chosen as studied subjects,occurrence of POP was analyzed and compared.Results A total of 848 274 surgical procedures were performed in 22 hospitals,and 3 606 cases of POP occurred,with an incidence of 0.43%.The incidence in 2023 was 0.37%,which was lower than that in 2022(0.49%),with statistically significant difference(P<0.001).The top three de-partments with high incidence of POP were neurosurgery(6.71%),cardiothoracic surgery(2.91%),and general surgery(0.77%).Among hospitals of different grades,the incidence of POP in tertiary first-class hospitals was 0.44%,which was higher than that in other tertiary hospitals(0.37%).There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of POP between municipal and district/county hospitals(P>0.05).The incidence of POP in hospitals with a bed:infection control full-time staff ratio<200∶1 was lower than that in hospitals with the ratio ≥200∶1(0.39%vs 0.47%,P<0.001),while the incidence of POP in hospitals with a proportion ≥30%of full-time staff being doctors was higher than that in hospitals with a proportion<30%(0.45%vs 0.36%,P<0.001).The incidence of POP in male patients was higher than that in female patients(0.62%vs 0.26%,P<0.001).The incidence of POP in elderly patients aged≥65 was higher than that in patients aged<65(0.73%vs 0.26%,P<0.001).A total of 2 667 strains of infectious pathogens were detected,with the top three being Acine-tobacter baumannii,Klebsiella pneumoniae,and Pseudomonas aeruginosa,accounting for 28.95%,22.72%,and 15.45%,respectively.The detection rates of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii(CRAB),carba-penem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP),and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa(CRPA)were 60.75%,21.45%,and 32.28%,respectively.The detection rate of CRKP decreased in 2023 compared with 2022,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion The overall incidence of POP in tertiary general hos-pitals in Jiangsu Province is relatively low,but there are significant differences among different hospitals.There-fore,perioperative prevention and control measures should be carried out based on the epidemiological characteristics of patients.
4.Standard Interpretation of General Testing Methods for Glass Materials and Containers for Pharmaceutical Use in the 2025 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia
Yanfei QI ; Ying WANG ; Xiaoxu HAN ; Ying LI ; Xia ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):536-541
Objective To introduce the general testing methods for glass materials and containers for pharmaceutical packaging within the packaging material standard system in the 2025 Edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia,aiming to provide assistance for the implementation of these standards.Methods Introduce the general situation of the revision of general testing methods for glass materials and containers for pharmaceutical use.The improvement of new general testing method standards is summarized by contrasting the new version of the general testing methods for pharmaceutical glass materials and containers with the current standards.Results The general testing methods for pharmaceutical glass materials and containers in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition are more scientific in structure,more rational and operational.Conclusion The 11 general testing methods will control the quality of pharmaceutical glass materials and containers,which could contribute to the enhancement of the quality and efficacy of drugs in our country.
5.Clinical application of bidirectional dualloop technology in retrieving Aegisy inferior vena cava filters beyond the time window
Cheng YE ; Xiaoxu ZHU ; Jianan WANG ; Xianwei QI ; Ying XIN ; Cheng XING ; Xianliang ZHANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(10):1113-1116
Objective To discuss the application of bidirectional dual loop technique in retrieving Aegisy inferior vena cava filters.Methods The clinical data of 12 patients with deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs complicated by pulmonary embolism,who received mechanical thrombectomy and Aegisy inferior vena cava(IVC)filter implantation at the Zhoukou Municipal Central Hospital of China from January 2016 to November 2023,were retrospectively analyzed.The retrieval of Aegisy IVC filters beyond the time window was tried by standard methods,guide wire stripping,balloon dilatation,unidirectional single loop technique,unidirectional dual loop technique,etc.However,because of the difficulty in retrieval of filter,bidirectional dual loop technique had to be used.The indwelling time of the IVC filters was 30-365 days,with an average time of 105 days.Results The IVC filter was completely removed in 11 patients.Angiography showed that IVC was unobstructed,no contrast extravasation was observed,and the average operation time was 126 minutes.The retrieval of filter failed in one patient,and the patient had to receive anticoagulation therapy lifelong.No surgery-related complications occurred.Conclusion For retrieving Aegisy IVC filters beyond the time window,bidirectional dual loop technique is clinically safe and effective,and this technology is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
6.Mechanism of Polyphyllin Ⅱ in Induction of Ferroptosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma HepG2 Cells
Huizhong ZHANG ; Jian NI ; Hulinyue PENG ; Yibo ZHANG ; Xiaohan XU ; Shiman LI ; Yidan RUAN ; Yongqiang ZHANG ; Pingzhi ZHANG ; Aina YAO ; Ying WANG ; Xiaoxu DONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):105-112
ObjectiveTo investigate the induction of ferroptosis by polyphyllin Ⅱ (PPⅡ) in hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and its underlying mechanism. MethodThe effect of PPⅡ (0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 6.0, 9.0, 18.0 mg·L-1) on the in vitro proliferation of HepG2 cells was assessed using the methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay. Colony formation ability of HepG2 cells was evaluated through a colony formation assay. Cell migration ability was assessed via a scratch assay. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) content in HepG2 cells was measured using a kit. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in HepG2 cells were observed using a fluorescence inverted microscope. Malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH), and free Fe2+ content in HepG2 cells were detected using respective kits. The mitochondrial ultrastructure in HepG2 cells was observed by transmission electron microscopy. The expression of ferroptosis-related proteins p53, solute carrier family 7 member 11 (SLC7A11), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase 4 (ACSL4), and transferrin receptor 1 (TFR1) in HepG2 cells was detected using Western blot. ResultCompared with the control group, the PPⅡ treatment groups showed significantly decreased survival rate of HepG2 cells in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.01), significantly reduced number of cell colonies (P<0.01), significantly shortened scratch healing distance, inverse correlation of the migration distance with drug concentration (P<0.01), significantly increased LDH leakage in cells (P<0.01), significantly enhanced relative fluorescence intensity of intracellular ROS, and significantly increased accumulation of lipid peroxide MDA (P<0.01), decreased intracellular GSH content with increasing drug concentration (P<0.01), and significantly enhanced fluorescence intensity of FeRhoNox-1 in cells (P<0.01). Moreover, cells exhibited vacuolation, and mitochondria showed significant shrinkage with reduced or even disappeared cristae. Compared with the results in the control group, the expression of p53, ACSL4, and TFR1 proteins significantly increased, while the expression of SLC7A11 and GPX4 proteins significantly decreased in the PPⅡ treatment groups (P<0.05). ConclusionIn summary, PPⅡ induces ferroptosis in HepG2 cells by regulating the p53/SLC7A11/GPX4 signaling axis, promoting ACSL4 expression and Fe3+ uptake, leading to an imbalance in the antioxidant system.
7.Research progress on protein-energy wasting, sarcopenia and frailty in patients with chronic kidney disease
Ying ZHANG ; Xiaoxu WANG ; Xiaoliang ZHANG ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2024;40(9):757-764
Common complications related to nutritional metabolism and somatic function in chronic kidney disease patients include protein-energy wasting, sarcopenia, and frailty. These three complications are different and closely related. This article reviews recent research progress on the definitions, epidemiology, diagnosis and evaluation, underlying causes, intervention measures and their differences and connections of chronic kidney disease in conjunction with protein-energy wasting, sarcopenia and frailty, to help clinicians identify them and personalize interventions.
8.Relative adverse reactions for predicting prognosis of ≥5 cm unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma after treated with drug-eluting beads TACE combined with low-dose apatinib
Cheng YE ; Xiaoxu ZHU ; Jianan WANG ; Ying XIN ; Cheng XING ; Xianliang ZHANG ; Xin LI ; Xuhua DUAN ; Xiaoming WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2024;21(12):742-746
Objective To observe the value of relative adverse reactions for predicting prognosis of ≥5 cm unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)after treated with drug-eluting beads TACE(DEB-TACE)combined with low-dose apatinib.Methods Totally 172 patients with unresectable HCC≥5 cm who underwent DEB-TACE combined with low-dose apatinib.Apatinib-related adverse reactions were recorded and graded according to common terminology criteria for adverse events(CTCAE).Multivariate Cox regression model was performed to screen independent impact factors of apatinib-related adverse reactions for predicting survival time of patients after DEB-TACE combined with low-dose apatinib.Results Among 172 cases,apatinib-related adverse reactions included hand-foot syndrome and hypertension in each 147 cases(147/172,85.47%),loss of appetite in 91 cases(91/172,52.91%),diarrhea in 81 cases(81/172,47.09%),fatigue in 75 cases(75/172,43.60%),rashes in 38 cases(38/172,22.09%),oral mucositis in 20 cases(20/172,11.63%)and dysphonia in 18 cases(18/172,10.47%).After correction of baseline data,multivariate Cox regression model showed that grade 1-2 hand-foot syndrome and grade 2 oral mucocitis were all independent factors for predicting survival time after DEB-TACE combined with low-dose apatinib of unresectable HCC≥5 cm(all P<0.05).Conclusion After DEB-TACE combined with low dose apatinib,patients with unresectable HCC≥5 cm who occurred grade CTCAE 1-2 hand-foot syndrome and grade 2 oral mucositis had better prognosis.
9.Relative adverse reactions for predicting prognosis of ≥5 cm unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma after treated with drug-eluting beads TACE combined with low-dose apatinib
Cheng YE ; Xiaoxu ZHU ; Jianan WANG ; Ying XIN ; Cheng XING ; Xianliang ZHANG ; Xin LI ; Xuhua DUAN ; Xiaoming WANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2024;21(12):742-746
Objective To observe the value of relative adverse reactions for predicting prognosis of ≥5 cm unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)after treated with drug-eluting beads TACE(DEB-TACE)combined with low-dose apatinib.Methods Totally 172 patients with unresectable HCC≥5 cm who underwent DEB-TACE combined with low-dose apatinib.Apatinib-related adverse reactions were recorded and graded according to common terminology criteria for adverse events(CTCAE).Multivariate Cox regression model was performed to screen independent impact factors of apatinib-related adverse reactions for predicting survival time of patients after DEB-TACE combined with low-dose apatinib.Results Among 172 cases,apatinib-related adverse reactions included hand-foot syndrome and hypertension in each 147 cases(147/172,85.47%),loss of appetite in 91 cases(91/172,52.91%),diarrhea in 81 cases(81/172,47.09%),fatigue in 75 cases(75/172,43.60%),rashes in 38 cases(38/172,22.09%),oral mucositis in 20 cases(20/172,11.63%)and dysphonia in 18 cases(18/172,10.47%).After correction of baseline data,multivariate Cox regression model showed that grade 1-2 hand-foot syndrome and grade 2 oral mucocitis were all independent factors for predicting survival time after DEB-TACE combined with low-dose apatinib of unresectable HCC≥5 cm(all P<0.05).Conclusion After DEB-TACE combined with low dose apatinib,patients with unresectable HCC≥5 cm who occurred grade CTCAE 1-2 hand-foot syndrome and grade 2 oral mucositis had better prognosis.
10.Comparison of clinical characteristics and outcomes of infants with moderate and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome diagnosed according to baseline oxygenation index
Boliang FANG ; Kechun LI ; Feng XU ; Guoping LU ; Xiaoxu REN ; Yucai ZHANG ; Youpeng JIN ; Ying WANG ; Chunfeng LIU ; Yibing CHENG ; Qiaozhi YANG ; Shufang XIAO ; Yiyu YANG ; Ximin HUO ; Zhixian LEI ; Hongxing DANG ; Shuang LIU ; Zhiyuan WU ; Jiansheng ZENG ; Suyun QIAN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2023;30(8):561-565
Objective:To analyze the difference of clinical characteristics and outcomes of infants with moderate and severe pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome(PARDS)diagnosed according to baseline oxygenation index(OI) in pediatric intensive care unit(PICU).Methods:Second analysis of the data collected from the "Efficacy of pulmonary surfactant (PS) in the treatment of children with moderate and severe ARDS" program.Retrospectively compare of the differences in clinical data such as general condition, underlying diseases, OI, mechanical ventilation, PS administration and outcomes among infants with moderate and severe PARDS divided by baseline OI who admitted to PICUs at 14 participating tertiary hospitals from 2016 to December 2021.Results:Among the 101 cases, 55 cases (54.5%) were moderate and 46 cases (45.5%) were severe PARDS.The proportion of male in the severe group (50.0% vs.72.7%, P=0.019) and the pediatric critical illness score(PCIS)[72 (68, 78) vs.76 (70, 80), P=0.019] were significantly lower than those in the moderate group, while there was no significant difference regarding age, body weight, etiology of PARDS and underlying diseases.The utilization rate of high-frequency ventilator in the severe group was significantly higher than that in the moderate group (34.8% vs.10.9%, P=0.004), but there was no significant difference in PS use, fluid load and pulmonary complications.The 24 h OI improvement (0.26±0.33 vs.0.04±0.34, P=0.001) and the 72 h OI improvement[0.34 (-0.04, 0.62) vs.0.15 (-0.14, 0.42), P=0.029)]in the severe group were significantly better than those in the moderate group, but there was no significant difference regarding mortality, length of hospital stay and intubation duration after diagnosis of PARDS between the two groups. Conclusion:In moderate and severe(divided by baseline OI) PARDS infants with invasive mechanical ventilation, children in severe group have better oxygenation improvement in the early stage after PARDS identified and are more likely to receive high frequency ventilation compared to those in moderate group.Baseline OI can not sensitively distinguish the outcomes and is not an ideal index for PARDS grading of this kind of patient.

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