1.Altered Lymphocyte Subsets in Perioperative Cancer Patients Before and After Septic Shock: Characteristics and Prognostic Implications
Miao WEI ; Lili YANG ; Xiaoyan LI ; Huifang LYU ; Yan DUAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):86-97
To investigate the changes in peripheral blood immune cells before and after the onset of septic shock in patients with malignant tumors, and to analyze the relationship between these immune cells and patient prognosis. A retrospective study was conducted, enrolling perioperative tumor patients who were transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to septic shock at Shanxi Provincial Cancer Hospital between October 2018 and December 2019.Changes in lymphocyte counts and subsets were compared before and after septic shock (measured prior to septic shock onset and within 72 hours after onset).A multivariate Logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between these immune indicators and the 28-day mortality risk in tumor patients following septic shock. A total of 47 tumor patients transferred to the ICU due to septic shock were included.There were 32 males and 15 females, with a mean age of (63.9±11.2) years.Gastrointestinal tumors were the most common tumor type (76.60%, 36/47), and abdominal/pelvic infection (65.96%, 31/47) was the primary source of infection.Within 28 days after ICU transfer, 12 patients died and 35 survived. Compared to pre-septic shock levels, lymphocyte counts significantly decreased after septic shock[530(300, 830) cells/μL Perioperative tumor patients experience acute depletion of peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets following septic shock.Among various immune indicators, regulatory T cell count serves as an independent predictor of short-term mortality risk.Evaluating baseline immune function in such patients may help optimize treatment strategies and improve overall prognosis.
2.Analysis of diagnosis and treatment of Epstein-Barr virus-negative diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (GCB type) after kidney transplantation
Yan LI ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Xiang REN ; Tong XU ; Guohui WANG ; Ruochen QI ; Dongjuan WU ; Kepu LIU ; Weijun QIN ; Shuaijun MA
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(2):257-265
Objective To analyze the clinical and therapeutic characteristics of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-negative posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in the context of specific cases and literature. Methods A case of EBV-negative DLBCL (GCB type) after kidney transplantation is reported. The patient was a 45-year-old male who underwent living-related kidney transplantation in 2016 and has been receiving triple immunosuppressive therapy with tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil and methylprednisolone since then. In 2024, the patient presented with intermittent fever, night sweats and gastrointestinal symptoms. The diagnosis was confirmed by endoscopic pathology, immunohistochemical staining and positron emission tomography/computed tomography. The R-CDOP regimen (rituximab + cyclophosphamide + liposomal doxorubicin + vincristine + dexamethasone) was used for treatment. Results The patient was diagnosed with EBV-negative DLBCL (GCB type, Ann Arbor stage Ⅳ B). After 4 cycles of R-CDOP chemotherapy, the efficacy assessment was partial remission, and the transplant kidney function remained stable. Conclusions For EBV-negative PTLD after kidney transplantation, it is necessary to break through the "virus-dependent" diagnostic thinking. In clinical practice, the focus should be on protecting the transplant kidney, and individualized treatment plans should be developed for patients.
3.Analysis of the factors influencing follow-up visit behavior after supragingival scaling in patients with chronic periodontitis
YAN Jing ; LIU Yu ; LIU Xueyan ; TANG Jiali ; WANG Xiaoyan
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2026;34(8):791-798
Objective:
To investigate the factors influencing follow-up visit behavior among patients with chronic periodontitis after supragingival scaling, and to provide evidence for early identification of high-risk dropouts and improvement of treatment continuity.
Methods:
This study was approved by the Institutional Medical Ethics Committee, and written informed consent was obtained from all participants. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 572 patients with chronic periodontitis who received supragingival scaling at the Outpatient Department of The Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Nanjing University School of Medicine from July 2022 to July 2023 and required subsequent periodontal sequential therapy. Data regarding sex, age, monthly income, education level, oral health literacy, reason for visit, and satisfaction with care were collected. Patients were divided into a follow-up group and a dropout group based on whether they adhered to the scheduled appointments within 12 months. Chi-square tests and independent samples t-tests were used for univariate comparisons between the groups. Variables with P<0.05 in the univariate analysis (gender, education level, monthly income, reason for visit, oral health literacy, and satisfaction with care), along with age (as a covariate), were included in a multivariate logistic regression model to analyze the factors influencing follow-up behavior.
Results:
Among the 572 patients, 239 attended follow-up visits, while 333 dropped out, resulting in a dropout rate of 58.22%. Univariate analysis revealed statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of gender, education level, monthly income, reason for visit, oral health literacy, and satisfaction with care (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients referred for treatment had significantly lower compliance (OR=0.241, 95% CI: 0.154-0.377, P<0.001). Conversely, higher oral health literacy scores (OR=1.159, 95% CI: 1.056-1.272, P=0.002) and higher satisfaction with care (OR=4.090, 95% CI: 1.732-9.656, P=0.001) were associated with better follow-up adherence.
Conclusion
Follow-up behavior in patients with chronic periodontitis after supragingival scaling is primarily influenced by the reason for visit, oral health literacy, and satisfaction with care. These factors can serve as intervention targets to reduce dropout rates in clinical practice.
4.A prospective cohort study on the associations between dietary patterns in early childhood and myopia 5 years later among children
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(8):1080-1085
Objective:
To investigate the longitudinal associations between dietary patterns in early childhood and myopia among children, so as to provide evidence for improving early childhood dietary patterns and promoting healthy ocular development among children.
Methods:
Participants were derived from the Ma-anshan Birth Cohort (MABC). A total of 1 432 children were included. Dietary patterns at 2.5 years of age were collected in 2017 using a food frequency questionnaire completed by parents. In 2022, cycloplegic refraction and ocular biometric parameters were measured in children aged 7-8 years. Food components were grouped into tertiles ( T1-T 3), and latent class analysis (LCA) was used to identify dietary pattern at the age of 2.5. Log-binomial regression and multiple linear regression model were applied to examine the associations of dietary patterns and their latent classes with myopia, spherical equivalent (SE), and axial length (AL).
Results:
The prevalence of myopia among children was 23.9%. After adjusting for covariates, the T 2 group of cereals and tubers was negatively associated with myopia rate ( RR=0.72, 95%CI =0.57-0.90) and AL ( β=-0.15, 95%CI =-0.24 to -0.05), and positively associated with SE ( β=0.21, 95%CI =0.06-0.35)(all P <0.05). Linear regression models showed that the T 2 group of fruits and vegetables was positively associated with AL ( β=0.09, 95%CI =0.00- 0.19 ); the T 3 group of high sugar foods ( β=0.11, 95%CI =0.00-0.21) and the T 3 group of processed foods ( β= 0.10 , 95%CI =0.00-0.19) were positively associated with AL; total scores for high sugar foods ( β=0.07, 95%CI =0.00-0.14) and processed foods ( β=0.09, 95%CI =0.01-0.17) were positively associated with AL (all P <0.05). After adjusting for sex, age, and parental myopia, the comprehensive high intake pattern was positively associated with AL ( β=0.12, 95%CI =0.00-0.23, P <0.05). After further adjusting for daily screen time and daily outdoor activity time, the association was no longer statistically significant ( β= 0.11 , 95%CI =-0.00-0.23, P >0.05).
Conclusions
Moderate consumption of cereals and tubers in early childhood may reduce the risk of myopia and delay AL growth. In contrast, high sugar and highly processed diets may promote AL and increase myopia risk. Establishing healthy dietary habits in early childhood and limiting intake of high sugar and processed foods is crucial for promoting ocular development in children.
5.Factors influencing advanced bone age in early adolescence: a birth cohort study tracking BMI and body composition
Hui CAO ; Shuangqin YAN ; Guopeng GAO ; Liangliang XIE ; Juan TONG ; Kun HUANG ; Xiaoyan WU ; Fangbiao TAO
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(5):64-67
Objective To investigate the influencing factors of advanced bone age in early adolescence, and to provide a scientific basis for the early identification of children and adolescents with abnormal bone age development. Methods A prospective cohort study design was adopted. From July 2022 to September 2023, height, weight, and body composition data of children were collected, with the baseline age of the study participants being 8.42±0.50 years. Subsequently, from March 2024 to November 2025, these children in the cohort were followed up and their bone age development was monitored. In the end, a total of 1142 participants with complete data were included in the study. Results In early adolescence, there were 239 individuals (20.93%) with early bone age development and 103 (9.02%) with delayed development. The proportion of early bone age development was higher among individuals whose mothers had gestational hypertension during pregnancy, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=8.90, P<0.05). The proportion of early bone age development was higher among boys, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=41.69, P<0.001). Disordered multiclass logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for demographic factors, overweight (OR=2.65, 95%CI:1.81-3.88), obesity (OR=6.51, 95%CI: 4.45-9.53), and excessive body fat percentage (OR=4.60, 95% CI: 3.01-7.03) were associated with an increased risk of early bone age development in children and adolescents. Conclusion Being overweight/obese and having an excessive body fat percentage can increase the risk of early bone age development in adolescents.
6.GAO Shuzhong's Experience in Treating Idiopathic Tinnitus with Combination of Acupuncture and Chinese Materia Medica
Pengfei WANG ; Yiyang SUN ; Xiaoyan LI ; Wenli YAN ; Ningning MENG ; Guirong YANG ; Yuxia MA
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;66(3):233-237
To summarize Professor GAO Shuzhong's clinical experience in treating idiopathic tinnitus with a combination of acupuncture and Chinese meteria medica. It is believed that idiopathic tinnitus is mostly caused by weak lungs and spleen, kidney essence deficiency, liver constraint transforming into fire, and binding constraint of heart qi. Treatment advocates the combination of acupuncture and Chinese meteria medica in clinical practice. Acupuncture treatment mainly focus on the method of opening the orifices by syndrome identification in combination with Ermen (TE 21), Tinggong (SI 19), Tinghui (GB 2), Shenmai (BL 62) to regulate qi and blood, and supporting with Baihui (GV 20), Yintang (EX-HN 3), Taichong (LR 3), and Yanglingquan (GB 34) to soothe the liver, resolve constraint, and calm the mind. Oral administration of Chinese medicinal prescription usually includes modified Yiqi Congming Decoction (益气聪明汤) and Tongqi Powder (通气散), and the external administration of Chinese medicinal prescription can apply self-prescribed Wenqing Powder (温清散) to navel moxibustion.
7.Trend changes of healthcare-associated infection in intensive care unit:an analysis based on Joinpoint regression model from 2012 to 2023
Yinzhi CHEN ; Zailan TU ; Mingchuan ZHOU ; Hemei YE ; Zhen ZHONG ; Yan CHENG ; Xiaoyan LIU ; Zhangmei HOU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(5):657-665
Objective To analyze the monitoring of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in the intensive care unit(ICU)over the past 12 years based on Joinpoint regression model,and evaluate the trend changes and relevant fac-tors of HAI incidence.Methods ICU patients in a tertiary first-class hospital from January 2012 to December 2023 were selected and performed prospective monitoring.Trend changes of HAI incidence and the correlation with con-sumption of hand hygiene products as well as HAI management measures were analyzed.Results From 2012 to 2023,6 929 ICU patients were included in the monitoring,543 patients had 655 episodes of HAI,with incidence and case incidence of HAI being 7.84% and 9.45%,respectively.The average severity of the disease was 3.62,and the adjusted HAI incidence was 2.17%.The daily incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia(VAP),cathe-ter-associated urinary tract infection(CAUTI),and central line-associated bloodstream infection(CLABSI)were 6.19‰,3.45‰,and 1.23‰,respectively.The consumption of hand hygiene products was 122.98 mL/bed-day.The compliance rate and correct rate of hand hygiene were 90.63%and 90.46%,respectively.From 2012 to 2023,incidence of HAI(51.29%vs 4.39%),case incidence of HAI(72.41%vs 4.94%),the adjusted incidence of HAI(15.98%vs 1.04%),daily incidence of VAP(22.50‰ vs 4.33‰),daily incidence of CAUTI(14.23‰ vs 1.64‰),and daily incidence of CLABSI(10.60‰ vs 0.20‰)all decreased significantly(all P<0.05).Both con-sumption of hand hygiene products(75.16 mL/bed-day vs 147.35 mL/bed-day)and correct rate of hand hygiene(85.00%vs 90.28%)increased significantly(both P<0.05).A total of 1 946 pathogens were detected,with an increase in the proportion of Staphylococcus aureus(1.30% vs 9.57%)and a decrease in the proportion of fungi(11.04%vs 1.74%).The daily consumption of hand hygiene products negatively correlated with the incidence of HAI,the case incidence of HAI,as well as the daily incidence of CAUTI and CLABSI(all P<0.05).Incorpora-ting HAI real-time monitoring system and HAI management into performance assessment could decrease HAI-rela-ted incidence(P<0.05).Conclusion HAI-related incidence presents a downward trend.Scientific and comprehen-sive HAI prevention and control management measures such as healthcare workers'hand hygiene management,on-line HAI real-time monitoring system,and incorporating HAI management into performance assessment can de-crease HAI-related incidence and promote the improvement of medical quality.
8.Characteristics of adaptive behavior in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Jing CAO ; Zhuoying QIU ; Zixue YAN ; Yanke CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2025;31(5):592-600
Objective To examine overall adaptive behavior,structural profiles and teacher-parent rating differences in children with intellectual disability(ID)and autism spectrum disorder(ASD),and to explore the association between adaptive behavior and intellectual level.Methods From March to June,2024,65 children with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Handan Special Education Center School,Xingtai Special Education School and Zhengding County Special Education School were selected and 57 valid cases were retained,who were divided into ID group(n=37)and ASD group(n=20).Adaptive behavior was assessed using the Chinese version of Adaptive Behavior Assessment System-II(ABAS-II)by parents and teachers familiar with the children.Group differences were compared,teacher-parent rating consistency was evaluated,and the relationship between adaptive behavior and intelligence quotient(IQ)was examined.Results Mean General Adaptive Composite(GAC)scores were significantly below normative values,as well as all three domains and specific skill subsets underperforming.ASD group exhibited higher self-management scores but lower community application scores than in ID group.Teacher-parent ratings showed moderate-to-high correla-tion across dimensions,which was mainly stronger in ASD group than ID group.IQ demonstrated significant pos-itive correlations with GAC and all three domain scores(rs=0.82 to 0.91,P<0.001).Conclusion Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities show markedly lower levels of adaptive behavior than their typically developing peers.Parents generally rate adaptive behaviors higher than teachers.Both ID and ASD groups exhibited a developmental pattern that practical skills are strongest,followed by social skills,while conceptual skills are weakest.Specific skills such as self-care,health/safety and school/home living were relative-ly stronger,while learning function,social interaction and community application lagging.ASD children under-perform in community application compared to ID peers but outperform in self-management.Adaptive behavior is closely tied to intellectual functioning.ABAS-II results may serve as a reference for assessing disability severi-ty in practice.
9.Monitoring and analysis of the presence of Dabie Bandavirus in rodents in Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
Xiaowei NAN ; Desu WEN ; Shanshan WANG ; Mengmeng ZHANG ; Xiaoyan SI ; Zhen YAN ; Man LUO ; Haiyang ZHANG ; Zhongbing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(2):149-153
Objective:To analyze the prevalence of the Dabie bandavirus among rats in Taipusi Banner, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Methods:The cytochrome b gene for the identification of rat species was amplified. Real-Time RT-PCR and RT-PCR were used to amplify and sequence DBV positive rat tissues and detected by XilinGol League Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the gene evolution was analyzed.Results:The rat was identified as Spermophilus dauricus. Through molecular detection on 20 samples, 15 samples showed positive result in Real Time RT-PCR nucleic acid test, and 7 samples showed positive result in RT-PCR nucleic acid test. Seven base sequences were obtained through sequencing, and they were compared with those in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) of the United States by BLAST. It was determined that they were the S gene sequences of DBV. It has been uploaded to GenBank with serial numbers PV231886, PV231887 and PV231888.Conclusions:DBV was detected for the first time in the mice of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In future work, monitoring of DBV carried by rodents and ectoparasites such as ticks and fleas in this area should be strengthened. Publicity and education on severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome should be carried out in this area to improve the local medical system′s ability to identify such cases, ensuring early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment, and reducing the occurrence of human cases and clustered outbreaks.
10.Trend change of suicide mortality and disease burden among elderly aged 60 and above from 2012 to 2023 in Chongqing
Xianbin DING ; Xianxian YANG ; Yan JIAO ; Rui DING ; Ting CHEN ; Xiaoyan LV ; Jiashi TANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2025;51(6):327-334
Objective To analyze the trends of suicide mortality and disease burden among the elderly aged 60 and above in Chongqing from 2012 to 2023,providing evidence for targeted interventions.Methods Death cases of elderly aged 60 and above were extracted from death registration between 2012 and 2023 according to death records(International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems,10th version:X60-X84,Y87).The data were analyzed to calculate indicators such as the mortality rate,standardized mortality rate,years of life lost(YLL)rate,and average years of life lost(AYLL),and the composition ratio of different causes of death with using Excel 2010 and SPSS 26.0.The comparison of mortality rates between male and female,urban and rural area was conducted using the x2 test.The trend changes of the rates were expressed by the annual percentage change(APC)and the average annual percentage change(AAPC).Results From 2012 to 2023,the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above generally showed a downward trend,decreasing by 3.54%and 4.02%,respectively(P<0.05).From 2012 to 2016,the suicide mortality rate increased by an average of 4.53%per year,and from 2016 to 2021,it decreased by an average of 8.91%per year,and both trends were significant(P<0.05).Only in 2020 and 2022,the male suicide mortality rate was significantly higher than that of females(P<0.05).From 2012 to 2023,the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate of males and females decreased by an average of 2.86%,3.44%,4.21%,and 4.69%per year respectively,and the trends were significant(P<0.05).The suicide mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above in rural areas was significantly higher than that in urban areas over the years(P<0.05).From 2012 to 2023,the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate in urban areas remained relatively stable(P>0.05),while the suicide mortality rate and standardized mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above in rural areas decreased by an average of 3.44%and 4.02%per year respectively,and the trends were significant(P<0.05).The YLL rate and AYLL caused by suicide among the elderly aged 60 and above decreased from 3.03‰ and 18.54 years in 2012 to 2.26‰ and 17.50 years in 2023 respectively,and the AAPC were-4.02%and-0.60%respectively,and the trends were significant(P<0.05).By comparing the composition of deaths by different suicide methods over the years,it was found that the proportion of deaths due to pesticide poisoning showed a downward trend,while the proportions of deaths by hanging,jumping from a height,and drowning showed an upward trend.Conclusion The suicide mortality rate of the elderly aged 60 and above in Chongqing is relatively high.Although demonstrating an overall downward trend,enhanced efforts toward early identification and intervention for elderly suicide should be enhanced.


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