1.Impact of initial screening strategies on compliance with colonoscopy for colorectal carcinoma in residents aged 50 years and above
Fang XIANG ; Zhihao HU ; Yawei WANG ; Yiying ZHANG ; Fang HUANG ; Qian PENG ; Hongjie YU ; Chaowei FU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(2):140-144
ObjectiveTo compare colonoscopy compliance rates under different screening strategies, to explore ways to enhance colonoscopy compliance among residents with colorectal carcinoma. MethodsResidents aged between 50‒80 years were recruited through extensive community outreach and voluntary participation. A total of 210 630 residents who participated in the colorectal carcinoma screening program in Jiading District, Shanghai, between 2013 and 2019 were selected as the research subjects. All subjects underwent a colorectal carcinoma risk assessment questionnaire survey and two fecal occult blood tests (FOBT). Positive results in the initial screening were defined as a positive questionnaire survey or a positive result in at least one FOBT. Participants with positive initial screening results were advised to undergo colonoscopy screening in a hospital. Colonoscopy results were collected from hospital reports and physician follow-ups. Compliance with colonoscopy was analyzed under different screening strategies to identify possible factors influencing residents’ willingness to undergo the procedure. ResultsA total of 21 403 individuals (10.16%) were identified as positive with the questionnaire survey, 31 595 individuals (15.00%) tested positive with at least one FOBT. Combined questionnaire and FOBT positivity was observed in 3 501 individuals (1.66%). Among the 48 453 individuals with positive initial screening results, 17 230 (35.56%) underwent colonoscopy, and a total of 315 cases of colorectal cancer were detected. The sensitivity, specificity value of FOBT initial screening were 83.81% and 84.66%, respectively. According to the combined risk assessment and FOBT initial screening preliminary screening, the lowest colonoscopy compliance rate (25.63%) was observed among individuals with only a positive questionnaire, and the highest compliance rate (52.55%) was among those with both positive questionnaire survey and two positive FOBT results. Multivariate analysis revealed that FOBT positivity had the greatest impact on colonoscopy compliance. Those with one positive FOBT test result were 2.64 times more likely to undergo colonoscopy screening than those with negative FOBT results, while individuals with two positive FOBT results were 3.18 times more likely to do so. After adjusting for FOBT results, individuals with positive questionnaire survey results were 1.43 times more likely to undergo colonoscopy screening than those with negative results (95%CI: 1.34‒1.52). Compared to questionnaire-based risk assessment, FOBT results were more influential in determining compliance with colonoscopy. ConclusionThe choice of initial screening method significantly impacts residents’ compliance with colonoscopy. While implementing colorectal carcinoma screening programs, it is necessary to strictly adhere to screening protocols, including risk assessment and FOBT. Additionally, efforts should be made to raise public awareness, encouraging residents to actively participate in risk assessments and FOBT, thereby improving their compliance with colonoscopy.
2.Efficacy and safety of PCSK9 inhibitors combined with statins in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia
Chaowei ZHANG ; Shouyu GUO ; Yingwei CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025;32(6):1010-1016
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors combined with high-intensity statins in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on patients diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2023 to December 2024. Patients were divided into an observation group (receiving alirocumab combined with atorvastatin) and a control group (receiving atorvastatin alone) based on their actual treatment regimens. The treatment period was 6 months. Primary outcome measures included lipid parameters such as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (apoB), and lipoprotein (a), (Lp[a]); carotid ultrasound parameters such as intima-media thickness (IMT), plaque number, plaque area; and inflammatory markers including high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Adverse reactions were also recorded. Results A total of 103 patients with hypercholesterolemia were included, with 53 in the observation group and 50 in the control group. After six months of treatment, the observation group demonstrated significantly greater reductions in LDL-C, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and apoB compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The reduction in plaque count and plaque area were also significantly greater in the observation group than in the control group (P=0.004). The reduction in TNF-α was also greater in the observation group (P=0.006). There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups. Conclusions PCSK9 inhibitors combined with high-intensity statins can effectively reduce LDL-C levels, improve carotid atherosclerotic plaques and systemic inflammatory status in patients with hypercholesterolemia, and demonstrate good safety in real-world clinical settings.
3.Refractive prediction error in vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation for patients with macular disease and cata-ract
Jiayi KONG ; Zifeng ZHANG ; Manhong LI ; Chaowei TIAN ; Yusheng WANG
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2024;44(5):370-375
Objective To analyze the refractive prediction error(PE)in combined vitrectomy,phacoemulsification,and intraocular lens(IOL)implantation for patients with macular disease and cataract.Methods This study encom-passed 96 patients(96 eyes)diagnosed with macular disease and cataract,who underwent combined vitrectomy,phacoe-mulsification and IOL implantation at the Department of Ophthalmology in Xijing Hospital,Air Force Military Medical Uni-versity from May 2014 to November 2022.The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA)and actual spherical equivalent(SE)were studied,PE and absolute refractive error(ARE)were calculated,and the correlations between PE and axial length(AL),anterior chamber depth(ACD),lens thickness(LT),flat keratometry(Kf),steep keratometry(Ks),mean kera-tometry(Km),corneal astigmatism degree(cylinder,Cyl),intraocular pressure(IOP),BCVA,corneal astigmatism axis,the classification of macular diseases,and the type of intraoperative vitreous fillers were analyzed.Results In the early postoperative period(within 3 days after surgery),no statistically significant disparity in BCVA was observed compared to preoperative data among the 96 patients studied(P>0.05).The ARE was determined to be(1.47±2.54)D,indicating a substantial deviation between the actual SE and preoperative predictive refraction of the 96 patients(P<0.05).Among them,61 patients had a myopic shift,35 patients had a hyperopic shift,and the values of PE were(-1.81±3.07)D and(0.87±0.96)D,respectively.At the 1-month mark after surgery,there was no statistically significant difference in BCVA compared to the preoperative data of 12 follow-up patients(P>0.05).Similarly,no statistically significant differences were found between every two of the three data,namely the actual SE one month after surgery,the preoperative predictive refraction,and the actual SE in the early postoperative period of the 12 follow-up patients(all P>0.05).Also,no disparity was observed in BCVA at the last follow-up(P>0.05)among the 6 patients who were followed up for over 1 year(long-term postoperative follow-up).The correlation analysis revealed that,in the early postoperative period,the PE of patients with myopic shift was negatively correlated with both preoperative AL and Cyl measurements(both P<0.05).The early postoperative PE of patients with myopic shift was associated with the diagnostic classification of macular diseases(P<0.05),and the degree of myopic shift was observed to be significantly greater in patients with pathological myopia macular holes compared to those with other macular diseases(P<0.05).Additionally,the early postoperative PE of patients with myopic shift was uncorrelated with preoperative ACD,TL,Kf,Ks,Km,IOP,BCVA,the type of intraoperative vitreous fillers and the corneal astigmatism axis(all P>0.05).In contrast,for patients exhibiting hyperopic shift,the PE observed in the early postoperative period exhibited a positive correlation with preoperative Cyl(P<0.05).PE was also correlated with the type of intraoperative vitreous fillers(P<0.05),and the degree of hyperopic shift was notably enhanced when the intraoperative vitreous cavity was filled with silicone oil(P<0.05).The PE of patients with hyperopic shift observed in the early postoperative period exhibited no correlation with preoperative AL,ACD,TL,Kf,Ks,Km,IOP,BCVA,the diagnos-tic classification of macular diseases or the astigmatism axis(all P>0.05).Conclusion Refractive prediction error may occur in patients with macular disease and cataract in the initial postoperative period after the vitrectomy combined with phacoemulsification and IOL implantation,predominantly caused by myopic shift.However,over time,there is a signifi-cant reduction in the magnitude of this refractive error.The direction and extent of diopter drift appear to be influenced by preoperative AL,Cyl,the specific diagnosis of macular disease,and the type of vitreous cavity filler utilized in the surgical procedure.
4.Effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease
Xi WANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Yifan WU ; Shujin LI ; Chaowei WANG ; Xi LYU ; Yuequan YUAN ; Yanli LIU ; Feihong CHEN ; Feiyu ZHANG ; Sijie CHEN ; Zhengjun YANG ; Gangyao XU ; Cheng LI ; Hong CHANG ; Cuiyan WU ; Xiong GUO ; Yujie NING
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(9):698-703
Objective:To investigate the effects of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules on joint function and gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease.Methods:A single group pre- and post-experimental design was conducted, the patients with Kashin-Beck disease were selected as the subjects in Xunyi County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province; and treated with oral administration of compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules (12 g/bag, 1 bag/time, 3 times/day) for a period of 1 month. The improvement of joint function was evaluated using the joint dysfunction index scoring method before and after treatment. Morning stool samples of patients were collected and the changes in gut microbiota were analyzed before and after treatment using 16S rDNA sequencing technology.Results:A total of 87 patients with Kashin-Beck disease were included, including 44 males and 43 females; the age was (60.38 ± 7.12) years old, and the body mass index was (23.67 ± 3.59) kg/m 2. The comprehensive scores of joint dysfunction index for patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment were (7.27 ± 2.05) and (5.86 ± 2.01) points, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( t = 5.88, P < 0.001). The sequencing results of gut microbiota showed that there were statistically significant differences in the alpha diversity (chao1, observed species index) and beta diversity of gut microbiota in patients with Kashin-Beck disease before and after treatment ( Z = - 5.08, - 5.03, R = 0.09, P < 0.001). In the distribution of gut microbiota, Firmicutes was the dominant phylum, with relative abundances of 50.21% and 52.09% before and after treatment, respectively; the Bifidobacterium was the dominant bacterial genus, with relative abundances of 16.83% and 18.81% before and after treatment, respectively. At the genus level, a total of 17 gut microbiota genera were screened out, among which the relative abundances of Hafnia-Obesumbacterium, Gammaproteobacteria_unclassified, Acinetobacter, Pantoea, Leuconostoc, and Akkermanisia were significantly higher than before treatment ( Z = - 2.40, - 2.24, - 2.06, - 3.59, - 2.24, - 2.11, P < 0.05). The relative abundances of Dubosiella, Selenomonas, Anaeroplasma, Lachnospiraceae_ NK4A136_group, Rikenella, Prevotella, Megasphaera, Lactobacillus, Prevotella-9, Phascolarctobacterium, and Desulfovibrio were significantly lower than before treatment ( Z = - 9.38, - 2.61, - 2.18, - 8.43, - 2.45, - 2.46, - 2.49, - 7.29, - 2.29, - 2.55, - 2.08, P < 0.05). Conclusions:Compound Duzhong Jiangu Granules can effectively improve the joint function of patients with Kashin-Beck disease, and alter the diversity and richness of the gut microbiota community. It may reduce clinical symptoms in patients by regulating the structure of gut microbiota.
5.Timing of stage Ⅱ vitrectomy in patients with open ocular trauma
Chunxia* MA ; Xiaxia* YANG ; Chaowei TIAN ; Manhong LI ; Dan HU ; Yusheng WANG ; Zifeng ZHANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(4):630-633
AIM:To observe the clinical efficacy of vitrectomy at different times for open ocular trauma and explore the timing of stage Ⅱ vitrectomy.METHODS: Retrospective case series study. A total of 60 cases(60 eyes)with open ocular trauma who visited our ophthalmology department from June 2022 to February 2023 were included. They were divided into treatment group A(interval ≤14 d)and treatment group B(interval >14 d)based on the interval between the stage Ⅰ emergency treatment surgery and the stage Ⅱ vitreoretinal surgery. Among the 32 cases(32 eyes)in the treatment group A, 16 eyes(50%)had eyeball rupture, 13 eyes(41%)had penetrating injury, and 3 eyes(9%)had perforating injury. Among the 28 cases(28 eyes)in the treatment group B, 15 eyes(54%)had eyeball rupture, 12 eyes(43%)had penetrating injury, and one eye(4%)had perforating injury. The two groups of patients were followed-up for 6 mo after surgery, and the treatment effects were compared.RESULTS:There was no statistically significant difference in visual acuity between the two groups of patients before vitrectomy(P>0.05). In the treatment group A, 10 eyes(31%)had significantly improved visual acuity, 21 eyes(66%)had effectively enhanced visual acuity, and 1 eye(3%)had no improvement in visual acuity at 6 mo after surgery. Among the 28 eyes in the treatment group B, 5 eyes(18%)had significantly improved vision, 16 eyes(57%)had effectively enhanced vision, and 7 eyes(25%)had no change in vision, with statistically significant difference between the two groups(U=322.5, P=0.032). There was no significant difference between the treatment group A and the treatment group B in complications such as secondary glaucoma, silicone oil dependence, vitreous hemorrhage, and eyeball atrophy(P>0.05). There was no evidence of traumatic proliferative vitreoretinopathy(TPVR)in the treatment group A during postoperative follow-up, which was significantly lower than that of the treatment group B(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The prognosis of the stage Ⅱ vitrectomy for open ocular injury is relatively good after completing the stage Ⅰ surgery within 2 wk.
6.Health impact assessment of the development of employment and social security in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province
Shiyu HAN ; Bingbing ZHU ; Yiming ZHANG ; Yuting YANG ; Chaowei FU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(3):274-279
ObjectiveTo identify the possible health impact of the 14th five⁃year plan for the development of employment and social security in Deqing County and propose improvement measures through health impact assessment. MethodsBased on the data of Deqing County, stakeholder interviews and Delphi Consultation Method, this study described the current status of employment and social security and analyzed the potential health impacts of implementing the 14th five⁃year plan for the development of employment and social security in Deqing County. ResultsThrough a quick assessment process, the results showed that the implementation of the plan would bring mixed health impacts. Positive impacts included enhanced social security capacity, improved health levels of low-income populations and families, increased convenience of medical treatment, and improved efficiency of health services. Negative impacts included reduced accessibility of digital services for the elderly, increased gap in benefits for retirees, increased risk of discrimination against disabled individuals, increased risks of layoffs and unemployment for vulnerable groups, and increased employment instability for middle-aged and elderly populations. ConclusionThe 14th five⁃year plan for the development of employment and social security in Deqing County will bring a series of positive health impacts, but negative health impacts also warrant attention.
7.Prevalence of central obesity among the elderly with different body mass indexes in Xuhui District, Shanghai
Zhanyu JIANG ; Xiaolin QIAN ; Xiaohong ZHANG ; Zhenmei PU ; Jing ZHU ; Weiqi XU ; Chaowei FU ; Haiyan GU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(3):289-296
ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of overweight, obesity and central obesity among elderly residents in Xuhui District, and to analyze the epidemiological status of central obesity in elderly people with different body mass indexes. MethodsThe third round of health status and health service utilization monitoring data in Xuhui District was used. The information collected from questionnaire survey and physical examination were analyzed. SPSS 20.0 software was used for χ2 test, trend χ2 test and multinominal logistic regression analysis. Results5 096 survey subjects were included. The prevalence of overweight, general obesity, and central obesity in the residents aged 60 and above in Xuhui District were 34.3%, 6.5%, and 29.2%, respectively. There was gender difference in the rates of overweight, obesity, and central obesity among the residents. The overweight and central obesity rates in males were higher than those in females, while the obesity rate was lower than that in females (P<0.05). Multinominal logistic regression analysis showed that in comparison with the normal weight non-central obesity group drinking only at party (OR=1.729, 95%CI: 1.184‒2.525), and hypertension (OR=1.637, 95%CI: 1.305‒2.053), were highly associated with normal weight with central obesity. Aged 60‒ years (OR=1.589, 95%CI: 1.190‒2.120), aged 70‒ years (OR=1.763, 95%CI: 1.327‒2.342), male (OR=1.379, 95%CI: 1.134‒1.676), hypertension (OR=2.231, 95%CI: 1.878‒2.649), former smokers (OR=1.437, 95%CI: 1.027‒2.011), drinking at party only (OR=1.491, 95%CI: 1.107‒2.006), and drinking ≥3 times per week (OR=1.611, 95%CI: 1.116‒2.325), were highly associated with overweight combined with central obesity. Aged 60‒ years (OR=3.817, 95%CI: 2.251‒6.474), aged 70‒ years (OR=3.084, 95%CI: 1.838‒5.175), hypertension (OR=3.683, 95%CI: 2.753‒4.929), diabetes (OR=2.085, 95%CI: 1.511‒2.878), former smokers (OR=1.835, 95%CI: 1.043‒3.226), were highly associated with compound obesity. Central obesity was found in the elderly residents with different BMI categories, and the rate of central obesity increased with the increase of BMI grade. ConclusionThe prevalence of overweight, obesity and central obesity among the elderly aged 60 years and above in Xuhui District is not optimistic. Attention should be paid to the elderly under 80 years old who are with hypertension and/or diabetes, alcohol consumption, low educational level and not doing physical exercise. Especially for the central obesity population with normal BMI, measures should be taken to prevent and intervene the occurrence of obesity and related diseases.
8.Clinical features and impact factors in patients with open ocular trauma
Xiaxia* YANG ; Chunxia* MA ; Pengfei LIU ; Chaowei TIAN ; Manhong LI ; Dan HU ; Yusheng WANG ; Zifeng ZHANG
International Eye Science 2024;24(11):1846-1850
AIM:To summarize the clinical features and prognostic factors of patients with open ocular trauma in northwest China, and to explore the application of ocular trauma score(OTS)in open ocular trauma.METHODS:The clinical data of 91 patients(91 eyes)with open ocular trauma admitted to Xijing Hospital from June 2021 to June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. The correlation analysis of visual acuity prognosis was carried out by age, treatment time, initial visual acuity, trauma zone and other factors, and the relationship between different OTS and prognostic visual acuity was discussed.RESULTS:Univariate analysis showed that age(0-20 years), treatment time(<24 h), initial visual acuity, trauma zone, trauma type(penetrating injury), anterior chamber hematoma, vitreous hematoma were correlated with prognostic visual acuity(all P<0.1); multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that initial visual acuity and treatment time(<24 h)were risk factors(both P<0.05). There was a significant correlation between different OTS and prognostic visual acuity(rs=0.639,P<0.001).CONCLUSION:Patients with open ocular trauma should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. The main factors influencing the visual prognosis are age, treatment time, initial visual acuity, trauma zone, trauma type, anterior chamber hematoma and vitreous hematoma. OTS has good application value in visual acuity evaluation of open ocular trauma prognosis.
9.Associations between educational burden and depression and anxiety symptoms among middle school students in Taizhou City
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(11):1655-1659
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms among middle school students in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, and its associations with their educational burden, so as to provide a theoretical reference for making more targeted psychological interventional measures.
Methods:
A cross sectional study was conducted by multi stage cluster sampling from September to November 2022 from 30 schools in five districts and counties of Taizhou, with a final sample of 8 128 junior and senior high school students completing the online surveys on the Questionnaire Star platform. The Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA) was used to measure academic stress; the Child Depression Inventory (CDI) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) were used to screen students depression and anxiety, respectively. The relationships between educational burden and depression and anxiety symptoms were analyzed by Logistic regression models.
Results:
The prevalence of depression and anxiety were 19.3% and 11.1%, respectively. The average score of middle school students study pressure was (52.8±11.5). The number of extracurricular classes was <1, the time length of extracurricular courses was <1 hour per day, and students averagely spend 3.6 hours per day on homework assigned by school teachers. Nearly 30.0% students had ≤0.5 of discretionary time school days and 28.5% students had ≤2 on weekends. About 30.8% students though they do worse in their academic performance. According to the results of binary Logistic regression analysis, after controlling the demographic variables, the score in Study Pressure Scale, the number of extracurricular classes, the volume of homework and the time length of extracurricular courses were positively associated with depression and anxiety ( OR =1.09, 1.07, 1.08, 1.05, 1.04, 1.08, 1.08, 1.08, 1.06, 1.09, 1.07, 1.47, 1.34, 2.84 ; 1.08, 1.06, 1.08, 1.04, 1.03, 1.05, 1.05, 1.05, 1.05, 1.07, 1.06, 1.48, 1.23, 1.75, P <0.05). Students with overage grades had a higher risk of depression symptoms ( OR=1.34, P <0.05).
Conclusions
Academic burden has negative effects on depression and anxiety of students in Taizhou. It is advisable to alleviate academic stress, so as to improve the mental health of students.
10.Status and associated factors of mild cognitive impairment among the elderly in Shanghai community
Yuting YANG ; Chaowei FU ; Zhaohua XIN ; Jialie FANG ; Rui SONG ; Jiawen KUANG ; Yuwen ZHANG ; Haocen LI ; Jingyi WANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(10):1016-1024
ObjectiveTo explore the status of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among the elderly in Shanghai communities, and to identify the factors associated with MCI. MethodsThe Montreal Cognitive Assessment-Basic (MoCA-B) was used to screen for MCI in elderly adults. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the factors associated with MCI. ResultsAmong 629 participants, 226 (35.90%) were positive for MCI. Older age (OR=1.04, 95%CI: 1.01-1.07), lower family income (average OR=2.20, 95%CI: 1.01-4.80; poor OR=2.59, 95%CI: 1.03-6.50), hearing impairment affecting daily life (OR=1.86, 95%CI: 1.19-2.91), and anxiety symptoms (OR=1.58, 95%CI: 1.02-2.44) were associated with the positive for MCI. Living in central urban area (OR=0.57, 95%CI: 0.37-0.89) and having higher social support (OR=0.97, 95%CI: 0.94-1.00) were protective factors for MCI. ConclusionThe current status of MCI among the elderly in Shanghai communities is not optimistic. It is important and necessary to establish the cognitive-friendly community for the elderly.


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