1.Mechanism of vagus nerve stimulation in treatment of disorders of consciousness and related advances in clinical research
Xinyi WANG ; Yuhong KOU ; Zan WANG
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2025;42(11):1046-1052
Disorders of consciousness(DoC) refer to the state of loss of consciousness caused by various severe brain injuries, and there is still a lack of widely recognized effective treatment methods for DoC at present. As a promising neuromodulation technique, vagus nerve stimulation(VNS) has shown significant potential in promoting the recovery of consciousness through various mechanisms such as the modulation of key neural network activities. This review systematically elaborates on the potential mechanism of VNS in the treatment of DoC and comprehensively evaluate the evidence for its clinical efficacy. At first, this article introduces the technical principles of VNS and the clinical classification of DoC, and then it delves into the mechanisms by which VNS promotes the recovery of consciousness, including modulation of neural networks, activation of the ascending reticular activating system, regulation of neurotransmitter balance, suppression of inflammatory responses, and enhancement of neuroplasticity.Finally, it systematically reviews existing clinical studies, including those on invasive VNS and transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), and discusses the limitations of current research and the directions for future development. This review shows that VNS, especially noninvasive taVNS, is expected to become a new therapeutic strategy for DoC, although large-scale randomized controlled trials are needed to validate its clinical efficacy.
2.Current status of parental decision-making of childhood 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine immunization and related factors in China
Yuhong LI ; Wenwen WANG ; Liangpeng WU ; Meicui DU ; Jingyi KOU ; Sihui PENG ; Xiaofeng LIANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(9):1209-1215
Objective:To analyze the relationship between health belief and the stages of parental decision-making on childhood 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) immunization in China.Methods:Cross-sectional multistage survey sampling method was used to select study subjects. The study subjects were parents who were aged 20-45 years and had one and more children ≤5 years old in three cities in China. A self-administered questionnaire designed based on health belief model was used to collect the information. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to assess the relationships between perceived susceptibility, perceived severity of illness, perceived effect of PCV13 and stages of parental decision-making on childhood PCV13 immunization.Results:A total of 1 716 valid questionnaires were returned (89.33%). The average age of the study subjects was (35.33±4.95) years, and 79.60% of them were women. In the study subjects, 48.31% had in action, 21.79% were in contemplation and 29.90% were in pre-contemplation. The multinominal logistic regression analysis indicated that high perceived susceptibility ( OR=0.14, 95% CI:0.09-0.22; OR=0.54, 95% CI:0.39-0.76), high perceived severity of illness ( OR=0.55, 95% CI:0.42-0.73), and high perceived effect of PCV13 ( OR=0.27, 95% CI:0.18-0.40; OR=0.51, 95% CI:0.32-0.81) were significantly lower in those who were in contemplation or pre-compared with those who had in action. For study subjects with low perceived susceptibility, high perceived effect of PCV13 might decrease the probabilities of contemplation ( OR=0.53, 95% CI:0.32-0.87) and pre-contemplation ( OR=0.27, 95% CI:0.18-0.41). For those with high perceived susceptibility, perceived severity of illness might decrease the probability of contemplation ( OR=0.43, 95% CI:0.23-0.82). Conclusions:Childhood PCV13 vaccination willingness and level is low in China. It is important to pay greater attention to the intervention on health belief in child parents, such as perceived effect of PCV13, perceived severity of illness, and perceived susceptibility, in health policy development and health promotion.
3.Epidemiological characteristics of pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province from 2010 to 2018
Wenli ZHAO ; Hui LI ; Zhenxia KOU ; Pingtai LIAO ; Xiaogang HE ; Guojun SHAO ; Yuhong HE
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(10):746-749
Objective:The epidemiological characteristics of occupational pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province from 2010 to 2018 were analyzed to provide a theoretical basis for the development of prevention and control strategies for pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province.Methods:In March 2019, the data of newly diagnosed occupational pneumoconiosis in 2010 -2018 and the data of occupational pneumoconiosis as of December 31, 2018 in Gansu Province were collected by the Occupational Disease and Occupational Health Information Monitoring System. The stage, type of disease, time, enterprise information of newly diagnosed pneumoconiosis and the region, type of disease, enterprise information of existed pneumoconiosis were analyzed. Results:From 2010 to 2018, a total of 1269 new cases of occupational pneumoconiosis were reported in Gansu Province, including 818 cases (64.46%) of stage I pneumoconiosis, 284 cases (22.38%) of stage II pneumoconiosis, 167 cases (13.16%) of stage III pneumoconiosis. Silicosis, coal worker's pneumoconiosis and cement pneumoconiosis ranks the top 3, accounting for 55.71% (707/1269) , 37.67% (478/1269) and 3.78% (48/1269) of the total number, respectively. The new cases of stage III pneumoconiosis were mainly distributed in private economy (58.09%, 79/136) and small -sized (59.88%, 97/162) enterprises. As of December 31, 2018, Gansu Province had reported a total of 12211 cases of occupational pneumoconiosis, of which 58.16% (7102/12211) were coal worker's pneumoconiosis and 28.15% (3438/12211) were silicosis. Mainly distributed in Baiyin city (21.63%, 2641/12211) , Lanzhou city (17.79%, 2172/12211) and Wuwei city (13.73%, 1676/12211) . The existed cases of pneumoconiosis are mainly distributed in state -owned economy (76.95%, 9396/12211) and large -sized (54.23%, 6622/12211) enterprises. Conclusion:Silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis are the main type of pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province. And the number of silicosis reported is on the rise, which should be taken seriously. Pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province is mainly distributed in state -owned economy and large -sized enterprises. However, pneumoconiosis patients in private economy and small -sized enterprise is generally serious, so it should be the focus of supervision.
4.Epidemiological characteristics of pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province from 2010 to 2018
Wenli ZHAO ; Hui LI ; Zhenxia KOU ; Pingtai LIAO ; Xiaogang HE ; Guojun SHAO ; Yuhong HE
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2020;38(10):746-749
Objective:The epidemiological characteristics of occupational pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province from 2010 to 2018 were analyzed to provide a theoretical basis for the development of prevention and control strategies for pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province.Methods:In March 2019, the data of newly diagnosed occupational pneumoconiosis in 2010 -2018 and the data of occupational pneumoconiosis as of December 31, 2018 in Gansu Province were collected by the Occupational Disease and Occupational Health Information Monitoring System. The stage, type of disease, time, enterprise information of newly diagnosed pneumoconiosis and the region, type of disease, enterprise information of existed pneumoconiosis were analyzed. Results:From 2010 to 2018, a total of 1269 new cases of occupational pneumoconiosis were reported in Gansu Province, including 818 cases (64.46%) of stage I pneumoconiosis, 284 cases (22.38%) of stage II pneumoconiosis, 167 cases (13.16%) of stage III pneumoconiosis. Silicosis, coal worker's pneumoconiosis and cement pneumoconiosis ranks the top 3, accounting for 55.71% (707/1269) , 37.67% (478/1269) and 3.78% (48/1269) of the total number, respectively. The new cases of stage III pneumoconiosis were mainly distributed in private economy (58.09%, 79/136) and small -sized (59.88%, 97/162) enterprises. As of December 31, 2018, Gansu Province had reported a total of 12211 cases of occupational pneumoconiosis, of which 58.16% (7102/12211) were coal worker's pneumoconiosis and 28.15% (3438/12211) were silicosis. Mainly distributed in Baiyin city (21.63%, 2641/12211) , Lanzhou city (17.79%, 2172/12211) and Wuwei city (13.73%, 1676/12211) . The existed cases of pneumoconiosis are mainly distributed in state -owned economy (76.95%, 9396/12211) and large -sized (54.23%, 6622/12211) enterprises. Conclusion:Silicosis and coal worker's pneumoconiosis are the main type of pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province. And the number of silicosis reported is on the rise, which should be taken seriously. Pneumoconiosis in Gansu Province is mainly distributed in state -owned economy and large -sized enterprises. However, pneumoconiosis patients in private economy and small -sized enterprise is generally serious, so it should be the focus of supervision.
5. Epidemiological study of occupational diseases in Gansu province, China in 2010-2017
Wenli ZHAO ; Pingtai LIAO ; Zhenxia KOU ; Yuhong HE ; Xiaogang HE ; Guojun SHAO ; Jia XU ; Hui LI
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(10):789-792
Objective:
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of occupational diseases in Gansu Province, China in 2010-2017, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of occupational diseases.
Methods:
The cluster sampling method was adopted to make statistical analysis of 1339 cases of occupational disease reported by "occupational disease and occupational health information monitoring system" in Gansu province from 2010 to 2017, to investigate the diseases, regions and industries of occupational diseases in June 2018.
Results:
A total of 1339 cases of occupational diseases (39 types, 8 classes) were diagnosed and reposed in 2010-2017. The three most frequent diseases were pneumoconiosis (87.53%, 1172/1339), occupational poisonings (5.83%, 78/1339), and occupational ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases (3.14%, 42/1339). The cases of silicosis accounted for 54.61% (640/1172) of all cases of pneumoconiosis, the second was coalworker pneumoconiosis, which accounted for 38.57% (452/1172). In the cases of occupational poisonings, 32.05% (25/78) suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning. Patients with occupational diseases were reported in 14 districts of Gansu, mostly in Lanzhou (27.52%, 347/1261), Jinchang (16.57%, 209/1261), and Baiyin (14.20%, 179/1261). The reported cases are mainly concentrated in mining (71.56%, 468/654) and manufacturing (21.87%, 143/654), the types of state-owned economy (55.63%, 692/1244) and private economy (33.68%, 419/1244), large (43.41%, 540/1244) and small enterprises (35.21%, 438/1244) in 2010-2017 in Gansu.
Conclusion
The pneumoconiosis caused by silicious and coal dust and the occupational poisonings caused by carbon monoxide seem to be the main occupational hazards in Gansu province. Occupational diseases occur in all districts of Guangzhou and in various industries. The state-owned economy and private sector, large and small enterprises should be the focuses of occupational health supervision.
6. Influencing factors for reproductive health of female workers in petrochemical industry
Zhenxia KOU ; Shulin WANG ; Zhenlong CHEN ; Yuhong HE ; Wenlan YU ; Liangying MEI ; Hendong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2018;36(2):139-143
Objective:
To investigate the reproductive health status of female workers in petrochemical industry, and to provide a reference for improving reproductive health status and developing preventive and control measures for female workers in petrochemical industry.
Methods:
A face-to-face questionnaire survey was performed from January to October, 2016. The Questionnaire on Women's Reproductive Health was used to investigate the reproductive health of female workers in petrochemical industry. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify the influencing factors for reproductive health of female workers in petrochemical industry.
Results:
Among the 7485 female workers, 1 268 (40.9%) had abnormal menstrual period, 1 437 (46.4%) had abnormal menstrual volume, 177 (28.5%) had hyperplasia of mammary glands, and 1 807 (24.6%) had gynecological inflammation. The reproductive system diseases in female workers in petrochemical industry were associated with the factors including age, marital status, education level, unhealthy living habits, abortion, overtime work, work shift, workload, video operation, occupational exposure, positive events, and negative events, and among these factors, negative events (odds ratio[

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