1.Clinical effects of vitamin D combined with conventional anti-infective therapy and formula feeding in the treatment of preterm infants with infectious diseases
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2025;48(10):912-916
Objective:To investigate the clinical effectiveness of vitamin D combined with conventional anti-infective therapy and formula feeding in the treatment of preterm infants with infectious diseases.Methods:A total of 150 premature infants with infectious diseases treated in Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine from January to December 2022 were prospectively selected as the study objects, and divided into the control group and the study group according to the admission sequence number, with 75 cases in each group. The control group was treated with routine anti-infection regimen and formula feeding, and the study group was combined with early vitamin D supplementation on the basis of the control group. Both groups were treated continuously for 4 weeks. Serum prealbumin (pre-Alb), 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25-(OH)D], immune indexes and inflammatory response indexes were compared between the two groups before and after treatment, and neonatal complications and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results:After treatment, the levels of serum 25-(OH)D and pre-Alb in the study group were higher than those in the control group: (37.58 ± 4.02) nmol/L vs. (27.20 ± 3.75) nmol/L, (141.27 ± 16.79) mg/L vs. (132.83 ± 16.36) mg/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). After treatment, the levels of serum complement C3, C4, immunoglobulin (Ig) M and IgG in the study group were higher than those in the control group : (0.92 ± 0.15) g/L vs. (0.77 ± 0.19) g/L, (0.18 ± 0.05) g/L vs. (0.15 ± 0.04) g/L, (0.24 ± 0.04) g/L vs. (0.22 ± 0.05) g/L, (8.07 ± 1.05) g/L vs. (7.68 ± 1.13) g/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). After treatment, the serum levels of interleukin-2 (IL) in the study group was higher than that in the control group, while the levels of IL-4, amyloid A (SAA), soluble human tumor necrosis factor receptor 1 (sTNFR-1) and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) in the study group were lower than those in the control group: (4.61 ± 1.14) pg/L vs. (3.81 ± 0.91) pg/L, (20.53 ± 2.61) pg/L vs. (23.97 ± 3.12) pg/L, (5.56 ± 1.78) mg/L vs. (7.24 ± 1.93) mg/L, (4.16 ± 1.27) mg/L vs. (6.08 ± 1.54) mg/L, (75.21 ± 7.39) mg/L vs. (81.42 ± 8.17) mg/L, there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The incidence rates of neonatal pneumonia, necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and metabolic bone disease in the study group were lower than those in the control group: 1.33%(1/75) vs. 10.67%(8/75), 1.33%(1/75) vs. 10.67%(8/75), 0 vs. 9.33%(7/75), there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Vitamin D supplementation can effectively maintain the nutritional status of premature infants with infectious diseases and improve the immune system function, regulate inflammation and reduce complications.
2.MR Three-Dimensional Multi-Echo Ultrashort Echo Time Quantitative Technique in Differential Diagnosis in Benign and Malignant Pulmonary Nodules and Masses
Heng LI ; Wei WEI ; Xiao YANG ; Na ZHAO ; Xiuzheng YUE ; Yuedong HAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(10):1115-1119
Purpose To explore the value of quantitative parameters(T2* value,R2* value)of three-dimensional multi-echo ultrashort echo time technique for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant pulmonary nodules and masses(PNMs).Materials and Methods The MRI data of 68 patients with PNMs in Xi'an Gaoxin Hospital from July 2021 to October 2022 were retrospectively analyzed,and PNMs were grouped into benign(34 cases)and malignant(34 cases)categories using histopathology or clinical follow-up as the reference standard.Two observers respectively outlined the regions of interest on three-dimensional multi-echo ultrashort echo time-T2* and R2* maps,and quantitatively measured the T2* and R2* values.The intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC)was used to evaluate the consistency of the measured values.Differences in the above indicators between the two groups of PNMs were analyzed,and their diagnostic efficacy was assessed.The predictive probability of the combined two indicators was computed,the receiver operating characteristic curve was plotted,and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated.Results The measurement results of each parameter of PNMs in the benign and malignant groups by the two observers were consistent(ICC>0.75).The T2* value of the malignant group was higher than that of the benign group(Z=-5.158,P<0.001),and the R2* value was lower than that of the benign group(Z=-4.845,P<0.001),and the differences were statistically significant.The AUC of the T2* value was 0.864(95%CI 0.775-0.953,P<0.001),with a maximum Youden index of 0.677,a threshold of 9.675 ms,a sensitivity of 76.5%,and a specificity of 91.2%.The AUC of the R2* value was 0.842(95%CI 0.746-0.937,P<0.001),with a maximum Youden index of 0.647,and a threshold of 109.15/s,with a sensitivity of 73.5%and a specificity of 91.2%.The AUC of the combined diagnosis of T2* and R2* values was 0.867(95%CI 0.779-0.955,P<0.001),with a maximum Youden index of 0.677,a sensitivity of 82.4%,and a specificity of 85.3%.There was no statistically significant difference in the pairwise comparison of T2* values,R2* values,and their combined AUC(all P>0.05).Conclusion The T2* value and R2* value of the three-dimensional multi-echo ultrashort echo time technique,as well as the combination of the two indicators,are all helpful in differentiating benign and malignant PNMs,providing imaging support for the preoperative non-invasive and precise differentiation of PNMs and optimizing clinical diagnosis and treatment decisions.
3.Analysis of CT imaging characteristics of high altitude pulmonary edema
Li-na YUE ; Gang CHEN ; Juan-qin NIU ; Ning-xia MU ; Yu-feng BAI ; Kang LIU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(11):57-61
Objective To analyze the CT manifestations of high altitude pulmonary edema(HAPE)to provide radiological evidence for its early and accurate diagnosis.Methods Totally 200 HAPE patients clinically confirmed at some hospital from April 2021 to April 2024 were enrolled into a study group,and 56 individuals undergoing health examinations at the hospital's physical examination center between January and June 2023 were included into a control group.Examinations were carried out with a United Imaging uCT528 40-slice spiral CT scanner.The patients in the study group were observed in terms of HAPE staging,the extent of pulmonary involvement,CT manifestations of different stages including location,distribution,density and morphology of pulmonary lesion.The diameters of the main pulmonary arteries and ascending aortas of the subjects in the two groups were measured,and the ratios of the two diameters were calculated.SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis.Results In the study group,there were 26 cases(13.0%)at early stage,105 ones at progression stage(52.5%),32 ones at critical outbreak stage(16.0%)and 37 ones at resolution and absorption stage(18.5%),and there were 35.5%with unilateral lung involvement and 64.5%with bilateral involvement.At early stage,HAPE chest CT manifestations included increased and thickened bilateral bronchovascular bundles,widened main pulmonary artery lumen and faint ground-glass opacity in lungs;at progression stage,HAPE chest CT manifestations revealed multiple cloud-like or patchy areas of increased density within lungs;at critical outbreak stage,CT scanning indicated diffuse patchy opacities and consolidation in lungs,white lung-like changes could be found in some severe cases,and bronchial air signs were shown within affected segments in some ones with severer signs in the right lung than in the left lung;at resolution and absorption stage the CT manifestations were similar to those at early stage,with lesions completely resolving after treatment.The study group had the diameters of the main pulmonary arteries greater while the diameters of the ascending aortas less than those of the control group,and the ratios of the diameters of the two diameters in the study group were higher than those in the control group,with the differences being statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Chest CT is an important examination method for the early diagnosis of HAPE and clarification of its clinical staging,which directly reflects the pulmonary pathological changes in HAPE patients and helps doctors fully understand the disease progression.
4.Research on coordinated development of medical service supply-economic-social tri-system:Based on the analysis of Zhejiang Common Prosperity Demonstration Zone
Li-na GUO ; Yue-ming XI ; Yu ZHU ; Shang-ren QIN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(2):30-38
Objective:To explore the coordinated development status of the medical service supply-economy-society trinity systems in Zhejiang Common Prosperity Demonstration Zone,and to offer references for formulating policies conducive to the efficient and coordinated development of these three systems.Methods:Based on the panel data from 2013 to 2022,this research was conducted on the 11 prefectural-level cities in Zhejiang Province.Firstly,an evaluation index system for the three systems was established,and the entropy method was employed to determine the weights of each index and calculate the comprehensive evaluation index.Secondly,a triangular model was introduced to delineate the relative relationships among the three systems,and the coupling coordination degree model was utilized to disclose the coordination degree of the three systems.Finally,the spatial autocorrelation analysis method was applied to investigate the spatial autocorrelation of the coupling coordination degree of the three systems.Results:(1)On the whole,the development status of the three systems has improved over time,yet the comprehensive development level remains to be improved.(2)Overall,each prefectural-level city has transited from a medical service supply-society-dominated development to a balanced and coordinated development of the medical service supply-economy-society trinity systems.The coupling coordination degree of the three systems has risen from 0.468(on the verge of imbalance)in 2013 to 0.609(primary coordination)in 2022,presenting an upward trend in general.However,the coordination level remains to be improved and there exist imbalances among regions.(3)The coupling coordination degree of the three systems in Zhejiang Province exhibits a significant positive spatial correlation,and the spatial distribution characteristics are relatively stable. Conclusion:The coupling coordination degree of the medical service supply-economy-society trinity systems in Zhejiang Province awaits further enhancement. At the level of Zhejiang Province,favorable policy support should be provided,the layout of medical resources should be rationally planned,and high-quality economic and social development should be promoted. Each prefectural-level city should formulate strategies for medical service supply,economic,and social development in accordance with its own development level and local conditions,strengthen inter-city linkage and cooperation,and thereby elevate the coordinated development level of the three systems.
5.Analysis of CT imaging characteristics of high altitude pulmonary edema
Li-na YUE ; Gang CHEN ; Juan-qin NIU ; Ning-xia MU ; Yu-feng BAI ; Kang LIU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(11):57-61
Objective To analyze the CT manifestations of high altitude pulmonary edema(HAPE)to provide radiological evidence for its early and accurate diagnosis.Methods Totally 200 HAPE patients clinically confirmed at some hospital from April 2021 to April 2024 were enrolled into a study group,and 56 individuals undergoing health examinations at the hospital's physical examination center between January and June 2023 were included into a control group.Examinations were carried out with a United Imaging uCT528 40-slice spiral CT scanner.The patients in the study group were observed in terms of HAPE staging,the extent of pulmonary involvement,CT manifestations of different stages including location,distribution,density and morphology of pulmonary lesion.The diameters of the main pulmonary arteries and ascending aortas of the subjects in the two groups were measured,and the ratios of the two diameters were calculated.SPSS 25.0 software was used for statistical analysis.Results In the study group,there were 26 cases(13.0%)at early stage,105 ones at progression stage(52.5%),32 ones at critical outbreak stage(16.0%)and 37 ones at resolution and absorption stage(18.5%),and there were 35.5%with unilateral lung involvement and 64.5%with bilateral involvement.At early stage,HAPE chest CT manifestations included increased and thickened bilateral bronchovascular bundles,widened main pulmonary artery lumen and faint ground-glass opacity in lungs;at progression stage,HAPE chest CT manifestations revealed multiple cloud-like or patchy areas of increased density within lungs;at critical outbreak stage,CT scanning indicated diffuse patchy opacities and consolidation in lungs,white lung-like changes could be found in some severe cases,and bronchial air signs were shown within affected segments in some ones with severer signs in the right lung than in the left lung;at resolution and absorption stage the CT manifestations were similar to those at early stage,with lesions completely resolving after treatment.The study group had the diameters of the main pulmonary arteries greater while the diameters of the ascending aortas less than those of the control group,and the ratios of the diameters of the two diameters in the study group were higher than those in the control group,with the differences being statistically significant(all P<0.05).Conclusion Chest CT is an important examination method for the early diagnosis of HAPE and clarification of its clinical staging,which directly reflects the pulmonary pathological changes in HAPE patients and helps doctors fully understand the disease progression.
6.Effect of natural drying method on umbilical care of neonates
Yue CHAI ; Jiaqi LI ; Chunmei YIN ; Jun LUAN ; Meng FANG ; Na DOU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(10):1520-1523
OBJECTIVE To compare the effect on umbilical care of the neonates between the natural dying method and the traditional ethanol disinfection method so as to provide a better method of umbilical nursing for the neo-nates.METHODS A total of 212 healthy neonates who were given birth in the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from Aug.2024 to Nov.2024 were recruited as the research subjects and were randomly divided into the natural drying method with 103 cases and the traditional ethanol disinfection method with 109 cases ac-cording to the method of umbilical care.The time of umbilical cord separation,rate of umbilical bleeding and inci-dence of umbilical secretions were observed and compared between the two groups of neonates.RESULTS There were 16 neonates with the healing time of umbilical cord separation no more than 7 days under the treatment of natural drying method,with 5 cases more than the neonates under the treatment of traditional ethanol disinfection method.The average healing time of umbilical cord separation was 11.69 days under the natural drying method,1.43 days shorter than 13.12 days under the traditional ethanol disinfection method,and there was significant difference(P<0.05).The rate of umbilical bleeding was 5.82%under the natural drying method,a reduction of 0.60%as compared with 6.42%under the traditional ethanol disinfection method;the incidence of umbilical se-cretions was 0.97%under the national drying method,a reduction of 1.78%as compared with 2.75%under the traditional ethanol disinfection method,but there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS As compared with the traditional ethanol disinfection method,the natural drying method can shorten the time of umbilical cord separation,reduce the risk of umbilical infection,and reduce the stress from the neonatal nursing.It is worthy to be promoted.
7.Analysis of Clinical Features and Multi-Slice Spiral CT Image Features of Acute Appendicitis in Soldiers Who Have Been Living in Plateau for A Long Time
Li-na YUE ; Juan-qin NIU ; Gang CHEN ; Man-ping CHENG ; Ning-xia MU ; Jia FAN ; Kang LIU ; Yu-lan NIU ; Ya-ping HE ; Zhong-hua LI
Progress in Modern Biomedicine 2025;25(11):1869-1878
Objective:To investigate the clinical features and multi-slice spiral computed tomography(CT)imaging features of acute appendicitis in soldiers who have been living in plateau for a long time.Methods:The clinical features and imaging data of 56 cases of acute appendicitis in soldiers who have been living in plateau for a long time confirmed by surgery from February 2022 to August 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:In 56 cases with acute appendicitis in soldiers who have been living in plateau for a long time,the appendectomy position results showed:anterior ileum 4 cases(7.14%),lower ileum 10 cases(17.86%),posterior cecum 16 cases(28.57%),lower cecum 9 cases(16.07%),lateral cecum 2 cases(3.58%),posterior ileum 6 cases(10.71%),high(subhepatic)9 cases(16.07%),and left lower abdominal 0 cases,retroperitoneal appendicitis 0 cases,which was suggested that the anatomical position variation of appendicitis in soldiers with acute appendicitis who have been living at high altitude for a long time was relatively large.The direct manifestations of multi-slice spiral CT showed:appendectomy enlarged diameter>6 mm in 49 cases(87.50%),appendicular wall thickening>2 mm in 42 cases(75.00%),ppendiceal dilation lumen and effusion in 29 cases(51.79%),appendix indistinctness in 3 cases(5.36%),lppendix fecalith:27 cases(48.21%),gas in the appendix in 16 cases(28.57%).Indirect findings of multi-slice spiral CT showed that,periappendiceal exudation with shadow in 32 cases(57.14%),appendiceal cellulitis with peripheral abscess in 9 cases(16.07%),peritonitis and ascites in 13 cases(23.21%),ileocecal intestinal wall thickening in 22 cases(39.29%),mesenteric lymph node enlargement in 16 cases(28.57%),reflexive intestinal stasis in ileocecal region was observed in 19 cases(33.93%).Conclusion:In the officers and soldiers with acute appendicitis who lived at high altitude for a long time,multi-slice spiral CT showed the direct manifestations of appendiceal thickening,tube wall thickening,lumen dilatation,fluid accumulation,etc.,and the indirect manifestations were periappendiceal exudation with shadow,appendiceal cellulitis with peripheral abscess,ileocecal intestinal wall thickening,reflexes of small intestine and mesenteric lymph node enlargement.Multi-slice spiral CT has the advantages of clear and intuitive,high safety,high resolution and simple operation in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
8.Attributable disease burden of active smoking on cancer mortality among residents aged 30 and above in Zhejiang Province
Yue XU ; Xiujing HU ; Xiaoyan ZHOU ; Heni CHEN ; Xuehai ZHANG ; Na LI ; Min YU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(8):1360-1365
Objective:To analyze the attributable burden of active smoking on the deaths of cancer in inhabitants aged 30 years and above in Zhejiang Province.Methods:Comparative risk assessment approach in the Global Burden of Disease Study was used with the data from Zhejiang Adult Tobacco Surveillance System and Death Monitoring Surveillance System in 2020, and population attributable fraction (PAF), years of life lost (YLL), work of potential years of life lost (WPYLL) attributed to smoking on the deaths of cancer in inhabitants aged 30 years and above in Zhejiang Province were calculated with a linear regression model.Results:In 2020, there were 81 536 cancer deaths aged 30 years and above in the surveillance areas of Zhejiang Province, of which 24 518 were attributed to active smoking (PAF: 30.07%, attributable mortality rate: 55.04/100 000). The YLL was 553 078 person-years, with a standardized YLL rate of 12.40‰, and the WPYLL was 56 606 person-years. Among various cancer types, laryngeal cancer had the highest smoking-attributable PAF (44.75%), while lung cancer accounted for the most significant number of attributable deaths and life loss, with an age-standardized YLL rate of 4.65‰.Conclusions:Active smoking is a significant risk factor for cancer mortality in Zhejiang Province, with lung cancer posing the most significant disease burden. It is urgent to advance tobacco control legislation, strengthen targeted interventions, and promote early cancer screening to reduce the disease burden associated with smoking-related cancers effectively.
9.Construction and validation of a mouse model for optically activation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells
Shu-yue WANG ; Bei-na SHENYANG ; Nan-xin HUANG ; Si-wei LI ; Bin YU ; Yu-xin WANG ; Lan XIAO
Acta Anatomica Sinica 2025;56(5):507-514
Objective To develop and validate a transgenic mouse model enabling specific and inducible optogenetic activation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells(OPCs).Methods A conditional allele for the photosensitive opsin chicken opsin 5(cOpn5)(Rosa26-LSL-cOpn5)was generated using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.These mice were subsequently crossed with NG2-CreERT transgenic mice to produce NG2-CreERT;cOpn5 animals.In this model,tamoxifen administration induces Cre-mediated recombination,leading to specific expression of cOpn5 in NG2-positive OPCs.The specificity and efficiency of cOpn5 expression in OPCs were confirmed by immunofluorescent staining.Functional validation of light-induced OPC activation was performed by using calcium imaging in acute brain slices after stimulation with 470 nm blue light.Results Immunofluorescence analysis confirmed robust and specific expression of cOpn5 within NG2-positive OPCs in the brains of tamoxifen-treated NG2-CreERT;cOpn5 mice.Crucially,calcium imaging of acute brain slices from these mice demonstrated a significant increase in intracellular calcium levels in cOpn5-expressing OPCs upon stimulation with 470 nm blue light,indicating successful optogenetic activation.Conclusion We have successfully generated and validated a novel transgenic mouse model(NG2-CreERT;cOpn5)that permits specific and inducible optogenetic activation of OPCs.This model provides a novel tool for subsequent in vivo studies of the role and regulating mechanisms of OPCs in the central nervous system.
10.Anatomical features and clinical significance of the pelvic segment of the obturator artery
Li-na REN ; Xiu-ning XUAN ; Jian-yue REN ; Xue-hui ZHANG ; Pu-yi WANG ; Shu-xuan LI ; Jing LI ; Zhe XING ; Jing-han DU
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(10):868-871
Objective To observe the origin and course of the obturator artery(OA),so as to provide anatomical reference for reducing hemorrhage during pelvic surgery and pubic fracture fixation.Methods A total of 65 human hemi-pelvises specimens with intact structure were dissected to observe the origin,course and other variations of OA.Measure the length of the inner section of OA basin and the outer diameter at the origin,etc.Results OA originated from the internal iliac artery in 57 cases(87.7%),including 3 cases(4.6%)of the superior gluteal artery,5 cases(7.7%)of the inferior gluteal artery,3 cases(4.6%)of the external iliac artery and 5 cases(7.7%)of the inferior epigastric artery.OA participated in the formation of the arterial trunk in 3 cases(4.6%).The length of the pelvic segment of the OA in male and female was(50.87±15.41)mm and(51.71±14.19)mm,respectively,with no statistically significant difference between them(P>0.05).The outer diameters at the origin of the OA in male and female were(2.79±1.05)mm and(2.35±0.86)mm,and there was no statistically significant difference between them(P>0.05).Conclusion OA mainly originated from the anterior trunk of the internal iliac artery,with a few OA originated from the branches of the posterior trunk or the inferior epigastric artery,or participated in the formation of the arterial trunk.In pelvic surgery involving OA area,attention should be paid to the length of its pelvic segment and the outer diameter at the origin of OA,so as to better locate and protect blood vessels during surgery.

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