1.Incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis and its influencing factors in Hubei Province based on the geographically weighted regression model
Xingxing LU ; Xun LIU ; Fan WANG ; Jianjun YE ; Yu ZHANG ; Chengfeng YANG ; Liping ZHOU ; Hongxing WANG ; Wenqian ZHOU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(5):28-31
Objective To study the spatial distribution of the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in Hubei Province and its influencing factors, so as to improve the theoretical basis for scientific development of tuberculosis prevention and control measures in the future. Methods The data of reported incidence of tuberculosis and related influencing factors in various counties and districts of Hubei Province in 2020 were collected. Global Moran's I index, hotspot analysis and geographically weighted regression (GWR) model analysis were used to calculate the spatial autocorrelation of the incidence of tuberculosis, and to analyze the influencing factors affecting the incidence rate of tuberculosis. Results There were obvious regional differences in the space distribution of the incidence rate of tuberculosis. Hot spot analysis showed positive spatial correlation and obvious clustering. The GWR model (AICc=784.251) in this study had higher AICc value compared to the ordinary least squares regression (OLS) model (AICc=804.2585). The GWR model showed that the increase in the proportion of the population aged 65 and above and the proportion of the ethnic minority population had a significant promoting effect on the increase of the incidence rate of tuberculosis, and there was significant spatial heterogeneity. The effect of PM2.5 concentration on the incidence rate of pulmonary tuberculosis varied in different regions, and the degree of effect was also different. Conclusion The proportion of people aged 65 and above and the proportion of ethnic minorities may significantly influence the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis. The effect of PM2.5 concentration varies in different regions, so targeted measures should be formulated according to the situation in different regions.
2.Preparation and application of conductive fiber coated with liquid metal.
Chengfeng LIU ; Jiabo TANG ; Ming LI ; Shihao ZHANG ; Yang ZOU ; Yonggang LYU
Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2025;42(4):724-732
Flexible conductive fibers have been widely applied in wearable flexible sensing. However, exposed wearable flexible sensors based on liquid metal (LM) are prone to abrasion and significant conductivity degradation. This study presented a high-sensitivity LM conductive fiber with integration of strain sensing, electrical heating, and thermochromic capabilities, which was fabricated by coating eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn) onto spandex fibers modified with waterborne polyurethane (WPU), followed by thermal curing to form a protective polyurethane sheath. This fiber, designated as Spandex/WPU/EGaIn/Polyurethane (SWEP), exhibits a four-layer coaxial structure: spandex core, WPU modification layer, LM conductive layer, and polyurethane protective sheath. The SWEP fiber had a diameter of (458.3 ± 10.4) μm, linear density of (2.37 ± 0.15) g/m, and uniform EGaIn coating. The fiber had excellent conductivity with an average value of (3 716.9 ± 594.2) S/m. The strain sensing performance was particularly noteworthy. A 5 cm × 5 cm woven fabric was fabricated using polyester warp yarns and SWEP weft yarns. The fabric exhibited satisfactory moisture permeability [(536.06 ± 33.15) g/(m 2·h)] and maintained stable thermochromic performance after repeated heating cycles. This advanced conductive fiber development is expected to significantly promote LM applications in wearable electronics and smart textile systems.
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3.Development,Challenges and Alignments of Large Language Models in Healthcare
Tong LIU ; Chengfeng HUANG ; Wen ZHANG
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(9):1-9,18
Purpose/Significance The paper systematically reviews and analyzes the development,cutting-edge applications,chal-lenges and alignment issues of large language models(LLMs)in healthcare,so as to provide references for promoting the safe,effective and equitable application.Method/Process Through literature analysis,the development and application of LLMs in healthcare are ex-pounded,the challenges faced are analyzed,and countermeasures are proposed from the technical and social aspects.Result/Conclu-sion LLMs in healthcare should prioritize truthfulness,safety,interpretability,fairness,privacy and accountability to realize model align-ment,meet ethical requirements,and improve patients'welfare.
4.Visualization analysis on research literature about Taohe Chengqi Decoction based on CiteSpace
Chengfeng GU ; Shang LIU ; Can WANG ; Yan CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(12):1649-1654
Objective:To analyze the research status and research hotspots of Taohe Chengqi Decoction.Methods:Research literature about Taohe Chengqi Decoction was retrieved from CNKI, VIP, Wanfang Data, Wanfang medonline, SinoMed from the establishment of the database to May 1, 2023, included peach pit gas soup research literature. NoteExpress 3.7.0.9258 software was used to organize the title list, and CiteSpace 6.2.R2 was used for visualization analysis on the author, research institution and key words.Results:A total of 957 articles were included. The journal with the most publications was New Traditional Chinese Medicine (35 articles). The main treatment diseases were diabetes, thoracolumbar fractures, constipation and other diseases. Authors with more publications were Xiong Manqi (19 articles), Li Saimei (18 articles), Wang Jun (15 articles), Zhu Zhangzhi (12 articles); The institutions with more publications were Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, etc. The research mainly focused on the clinical application of TCM, animal experiments and other fields. Conclusions:The number of research literature about Taohe Chengqi Decoction is on the rise, and the treatment of diabetes attracts more attention. The research hotspot is the emerging technology in studying mechanism of Taohe Chengqi Decoction.
5.Interpretation of presynaptic dopaminergic PET imaging results
Ping WU ; Jianjun WU ; Xun SUN ; Jingjie GE ; Fangyang JIAO ; Chengfeng JIANG ; Lirong JIN ; Xinlu WANG ; Zhenguang WANG ; Yafu YIN ; Ruixue CUI ; Rong TIAN ; Shuo HU ; Rongbing JIN ; Jianjun LIU ; Xiangsong ZHANG ; Ling CHEN ; Jie LU ; Xingmin HAN ; Yihui GUAN ; Xiaoli LAN ; Chuantao ZUO ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2023;43(4):236-241
Presynaptic dopaminergic PET imaging is a useful method for the diagnosis of parkinsonism. Based on the expert consensus on operation and clinical application of dopamine transporter brain PET imaging technology published in 2020, this paper further recommends the relevant elements of result interpretation of presynaptic dopaminergic PET imaging.
6.B lymphocyte deficiency affects the structure of mouse heart and the composition of cardiac immune cells
Ting QI ; Chengfeng LIU ; Shuang SHI ; Junkui WANG ; Xiqiang WANG ; Feipeng LI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2023;44(3):361-366
【Objective】 To explore the effect of B lymphocytes on cardiac structure and function and myocardial immune cells during heart development. 【Methods】 Echocardiography, immunofluorescence staining and flow cytometry were used to evaluate the composition of immune cells of the heart and the cardiac structure and function in wild-type (WT) mice and B-lymphocyte-deficient (μMT) mice, respectively. 【Results】 Compared with those of μMT mice, the ratio of heart weight to mouse weight (P<0.05), left ventricular mass (P<0.05) and the cross-sectional area of myocardial cells WT mice were significantly increased, while the ventricular ejection fraction was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The results of mRNA sequencing showed that WT mice and μMT mice differentially expressed genes were mainly enriched in the signal pathway of heart development and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The results of flow cytometry showed that WT mice had more Ly6g+ neutrophils, CD4+ positive T cells (P<0.001) and CD8+T cells (P<0.05) compared with μMT mice. 【Conclusion】 B-lymphocyte depletion alters the composition of cardiomyocyte immune cells, reduces left ventricular mass, and increases myocardial contractility.
7.Analysis of high-risk behaviors related to HIV infection in men who have sex with men recruited by different methods
Minghui ZHANG ; Xiaoxia LIU ; Lu YE ; Chengfeng HU ; Hua WANG ; Chao LIU ; Chengping XU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2022;55(12):1078-1083
Objective:To analyze high-risk behaviors related to HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) recruited by different methods in Zhenjiang city, and to provide a reference for precise prevention and control of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) .Methods:From April to June in 2020, MSM in Zhenjiang city were recruited as research subjects through the center for disease control and prevention (CDC) voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) clinic and community-based organizations (CBOs) . Information such as demographic characteristics, drug abuse, HIV testing history and high-risk sexual behavior were collected through a unified questionnaire survey. Chi-square test or Fisher′s exact test was used to analyze differences in relevant characteristics of MSM recruited by different methods.Results:A total of 641 MSM were recruited by the two methods, including 442 (68.95%) recruited from CBOs and 199 (31.05%) from CDC; the proportion of MSM aged under 20 years was significantly higher in the CBO group (6.56%) than in the CDC group (1.01%, χ2 = 9.20, P = 0.002) ; the proportions of MSM receiving health education information on potential hazards of drug use from professional health institutions and new network media were significantly higher in the CDC group (7.54% [15/199], 16.58% [33/199], respectively) than in the CBO group (3.39% [15/442], χ2 = 5.28, P = 0.022; 9.50% [42/442], χ2 = 6.66, P = 0.010) . In terms of characteristics of sexual behavior, the CBO group showed significantly increased proportions of individuals having group sex (25.21%, 30 cases) and those having unprotected sexual intercourse with women (47.51%, 210 cases) compared with the CDC group (7.50% [6 cases], χ2 = 10.13, P = 0.001; 27.64% [55 cases], χ2 = 22.35, P < 0.001, respectively) , but significantly decreased proportions of heterosexuals (2.04%, 9 cases) , individuals unknowing about the HIV status of sexual partners (22.40%, 99 cases) and those having unprotected anal sex with men (39.82%, 176 cases) compared with the CDC group (6.53% [13 cases], χ2 = 8.37, P = 0.004; 39.70% [79 cases], χ2 = 20.48, P < 0.001; 57.29% [114 cases], χ2 = 16.90, P < 0.001, respectively) . Compared with the CDC group, the CBO group showed significantly decreased proportions of individuals ever having an HIV test (74.43% [329 cases] vs. 80.90% [161 cases], χ2 = 3.19, P = 0.074) and those getting the latest HIV test from CDC (23.10% [76 cases] vs. 57.14% [92 cases], χ2 = 99.41, P < 0.001) , as well as decreased prevalence of HIV infection (5.20% [23 cases] vs. 13.07% [26 cases], χ2 = 21.85, P < 0.001) . Conclusions:The MSM recruited from CBO and CDC are complementary in terms of demographics and behaviors, and can represent the general MSM population. Specific prevention and control measures for AIDS should be taken according to different characteristics of the MSM population.
8.B lymphocytes promote angiotensin Ⅱ/phenylephrine induced cardiac hypertrophy by regulating inflammatory cell aggregation
Xiqiang WANG ; Chengfeng LIU ; Ping LIU ; Aiqun MA ; Xiaoxiang LIU ; Shuang SHI
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2022;43(5):671-677
【Objective】 To explore B lymphocytes’ role and mechanisms in angiotensinⅡ/phenylephrine (AngⅡ/PE) induced cardiomyopathy so as to understand the role of inflammatory cells in myocardial injury. 【Methods】 AngⅡ/PE was administered to wild-type (WT) and B cells deficiency (μMT) mice for 14 days or 28 days. The mice were analyzed by blood pressure measurement, echocardiography imaging, flow cytometry, and histology. Cardiac fibrosis was evaluated by Masson staining. 【Results】 Compared with the control group, the left ventricular mass (P<0.01), heart mass/tibia length ratio (P<0.01) and cross-sectional area of cardiomyocytes in AngⅡ/PE group were significantly increased (P<0.01). After 2 weeks of AngⅡ/PE treatment, B lymphocytes (P<0.05), CD45+ leukocytes (P<0.05), CD64-Ly6C+ monocytes (P<0.05), CD64+Ly6C-macrophages (P<0.05) and Ly6g+ neutrophils (P<0.05) were recruited in myocardial tissue. Compared with WT_AngⅡ/PE group, the heart weight/tibia length ratio (P<0.05), left ventricular weight (P<0.05) and myocardial cell cross-sectional area (P<0.05) of μMT_AngⅡ/PE mice were significantly improved. CD45+Ly6C+CD64- monocytes (P<0.05) and CD45+Ly6C-CD64+ macrophages (P<0.05) were significantly decreased. 【Conclusion】 B lymphocytes deficiency improves AngⅡ/PE induced cardiac hypertrophy by reducing the infiltration of CD45+Ly6C+CD64- monocytes and CD45+Ly6C- CD64+ macrophages.
9.Guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of dengue in China
Fuchun ZHANG ; Jianfeng HE ; Jie PENG ; Xiaoping TANG ; Chengfeng QIN ; Hongzhou LU ; Xingwang LI ; Qingquan LIU ; Hong ZHAO ; Jifang SHENG ; Quiqiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2018;57(9):642-648
Dengue is the most prevalent and rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease.As a dengue non-endemic country,China has experienced several dengue outbreaks in recent years.However,dengue patients in China displayed distinct clinical characteristics compared to patients in endemic countries.To standardize the diagnosis and treatment of dengue fever,the experts of the Society of Infectious Diseases,Society of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology of Chinese Medical Association,and the Society of Emergency Medicine,China Association of Chinese Medicine have reached this guideline based on guidelines for diagnosis,treatment,prevention and control of dengue (World Health Organization,2009);guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of dengue (National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People's Republic of China,2014,Edition 2),health industry standard of the People's Republic of China "diagnosis for dengue fever (WS216-2018)" and systemic reports on dengue.The guideline includes 8 aspects:introduction,terminology,epidemiology and prevention,etiology and pathogenesis,clinical features,diagnosis,treatment and problems to be solved.
10.Psoralen reverses glutathione-S-transferaseπ-mediated multidrug resistance in breast cancer stem cells
Yitong HUA ; Xiaohong WANG ; Chengfeng XU ; Kai CHENG ; Hongguang SUN ; Yingzhe ZHANG ; Jian LIU ; Zhenlin YANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2017;21(13):2003-2008
BACKGROUND:Breast cancer stem cells not only lead to theoccurrence of breast cancer, but also may cause breast cancer metastasis and recurrence. The relationship between stem cells and cell resistance is also gaining increasing attentions, and the focus on the stem cell treatment may result in unexpected results.OBJECTIVE:To explore the reversal effect of psoralen on glutathione-S-transferase π (GST-π) in human breast cancer MCF-7/ADR cells and its mechanism.METHODS:MCF-7/ADR cells were cultured and enriched in serum-free medium to obtain breast cancer stem cells.RT-PCR and western blot were used to detect the expression of GST-π at the levels of gene and protein in the MCF-7/ADR cells after treatment with 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 mg/L psoralen. To observe the activation of nuclear factor-κB,western blot was used. The expression of GST-π was detected by RT-PCR in 18 μmol/L SN50 group and 8 mg/L psoralen group. Cell counting kit-8 assay was used to detect the effect of doxorubicin on cell proliferation.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compared with the control group, psoralen reduced the expression of GST-π at the mRNA and protein levels, and significantly inhibited the activation of nuclear factor-κB. It was suggested that psoralen could reverse the multidrug resistance of human breast cancer MCF-7/ADR stem cells by decreasing the expression level of GST-π. The mechanism may be achieved by inhibiting the nuclear factor-κB signal pathway.


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