1.Effects of combined exposure to dust and noise on blood pressure and electrocardiogram of mechanical manufacturing workers
Rong HAI ; Xiaoping GAO ; Lijie XU ; Xiaoqiao LIANG ; Mengting LIU ; Li NING
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(4):275-280
Objective:To explore the impact of noise and dust exposure in the mechanical manufacturing industry on the risk of hypertension and abnormal electrocardiogram in workers, and their combined effects, in order to provide support for the prevention and treatment of occupational related diseases among workers.Methods:In January 2024, A convenience sampling method was used to study 2802 on-the-job workers who underwent occupational health check-ups from January 2023 to December 2023 at a machinery manufacturing enterprise in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. Blood pressure and electrocardiogram results were analyzed in the noise group, dust group, dust noise group and control group according to the exposure factors. For count data, the chi-square test was employed to analyze differences among groups. Additionally, a binary logistic regression model was utilized to assess the impact of dust and noise exposure on the prevalence of hypertension and electrocardiogram abnormalities.Results:The stratified analysis results showed that the differences in hypertension prevalence among the four groups were statistically significant ( P<0.001) in males, age groups >30-40 years, >40-50 years, >50 years, different exposure durations, and different enterprise sizes. For ECG abnormalities, significant differences were observed among the four groups ( P<0.001) in males, the age group >30-40 years, different enterprise sizes, and those with exposure durations ≤15 years. The trend test for hypertension prevalence across different age groups revealed that as age increased, the prevalence of hypertension showed an upward trend in the noise-exposed group, dust-exposed group, and combined dust-noise-exposed group ( χ2=10.76, 4.25, 6.60, P<0.001, 0.039, 0.010) . Binary regression model analyses revealed that the the risk of hypertension in the noise group, dust group and dust noise group was 2.63 times ( OR=2.63, 95% CI: 1.89~3.67, P<0.001) , 2.36 times ( OR=2.36, 95% CI: 1.76~3.16, P<0.001) and 2.69 times ( OR=2.69, 95% CI: 2.14~3.38, P<0.001) . Using ECG abnormalities as the dependent variable and incorporating the statistically significant variables from Table 1 as independent variables into the binary logistic regression model, the results showed no statistically significant differences in the risk of ECG abnormalities in the dust-exposed, noise-exposed, and combined dust-noise-exposed groups compared to the control group ( P> 0.05) . Conclusion:Combined exposure to dust and noise increases the risk of hypertension in workers and has a combined effect.
2.Effects of combined exposure to dust and noise on blood pressure and electrocardiogram of mechanical manufacturing workers
Rong HAI ; Xiaoping GAO ; Lijie XU ; Xiaoqiao LIANG ; Mengting LIU ; Li NING
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(4):275-280
Objective:To explore the impact of noise and dust exposure in the mechanical manufacturing industry on the risk of hypertension and abnormal electrocardiogram in workers, and their combined effects, in order to provide support for the prevention and treatment of occupational related diseases among workers.Methods:In January 2024, A convenience sampling method was used to study 2802 on-the-job workers who underwent occupational health check-ups from January 2023 to December 2023 at a machinery manufacturing enterprise in Baotou, Inner Mongolia. Blood pressure and electrocardiogram results were analyzed in the noise group, dust group, dust noise group and control group according to the exposure factors. For count data, the chi-square test was employed to analyze differences among groups. Additionally, a binary logistic regression model was utilized to assess the impact of dust and noise exposure on the prevalence of hypertension and electrocardiogram abnormalities.Results:The stratified analysis results showed that the differences in hypertension prevalence among the four groups were statistically significant ( P<0.001) in males, age groups >30-40 years, >40-50 years, >50 years, different exposure durations, and different enterprise sizes. For ECG abnormalities, significant differences were observed among the four groups ( P<0.001) in males, the age group >30-40 years, different enterprise sizes, and those with exposure durations ≤15 years. The trend test for hypertension prevalence across different age groups revealed that as age increased, the prevalence of hypertension showed an upward trend in the noise-exposed group, dust-exposed group, and combined dust-noise-exposed group ( χ2=10.76, 4.25, 6.60, P<0.001, 0.039, 0.010) . Binary regression model analyses revealed that the the risk of hypertension in the noise group, dust group and dust noise group was 2.63 times ( OR=2.63, 95% CI: 1.89~3.67, P<0.001) , 2.36 times ( OR=2.36, 95% CI: 1.76~3.16, P<0.001) and 2.69 times ( OR=2.69, 95% CI: 2.14~3.38, P<0.001) . Using ECG abnormalities as the dependent variable and incorporating the statistically significant variables from Table 1 as independent variables into the binary logistic regression model, the results showed no statistically significant differences in the risk of ECG abnormalities in the dust-exposed, noise-exposed, and combined dust-noise-exposed groups compared to the control group ( P> 0.05) . Conclusion:Combined exposure to dust and noise increases the risk of hypertension in workers and has a combined effect.
3.Altered gray matter volume and resting-state functional connectivity in migraine patients without aura
Zhengwei CHEN ; Cunxin LIN ; Yueji LIU ; Dan LIU ; Liangqun RONG ; Xiue WEI ; Lijie XIAO ; Haiyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(4):366-374
Objective:To investigate the underlying neuroimaging mechanism of migraine without aura (MwoA) by using methods of voxel-based morphometry (VBM) and resting-state functional connectivity (FC).Methods:Twenty-five MwoA patients admitted to Department of Neurology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from September 2020 to June 2023 were recruited as MwoA group, and 22 volunteers were recruited as healthy control (HC) group. Demographic, clinical characteristics, scores of Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) of all subjects were collected; MwoA patients also received Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire, Headache Impact Test-6 and headache Visual Analogue Scale assessments. All subjects underwent high-resolution 3D-T 1 and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging scanning. The SPM12 software was used to compare the difference in gray matter volume (GMV) between the 2 groups by VBM method. The GRETNA software was adopted to calculate the whole brain FC with anatomical automatic labeling 90 as the regions of interest, and the difference in FC between the 2 groups was statistically analyzed by two-sample t-test. Pearson partial correlation was used to analyze the correlation between brain GMV and FC changes and clinical features and scale scores of MwoA patients. Results:There existed no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups in age, gender, education, scores of HAMA, HAMD and MoCA (all P>0.05). Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire, Headache Impact Test-6 and headache Visua Analogue Scale scores of MwoA patients were (8.86±4.55), (50.27±6.35) and (6.68±1.73). Compared with the HC group, GMV was significantly decreased in the right superior frontal gyrus (SFG), right cingulate gyrus (CG) and left thalamus in the MwoA group ( P<0.05, false discovery rate corrected). In addition, the MwoA group showed decreased FC between left thalamus and right cuneus, left lingual gyrus (LG) and bilateral precuneus; decreased FC between right thalamus and right cuneus, right LG and right precuneus; decreased FC between right cuneus and left precuneus and right SFG; decreased FC between left LG and bilateral precuneus, decreased FC between right LG and right precuneus and left SFG; decreased FC between left precuneus and bilateral SFG, and between right precuneus and right SFG (edge P<0.001, component P<0.05, network-based statistics correction, interation=2 000). In MwoA patients, the FC (z-value) between left thalamus and right cuneus was negatively correlated with the duration of disease ( r=-0.530, P=0.011). Conclusions:MwoA patients showed decreased GMV in right SFG, CG and left thalamus. In MwoA patients, FC between thalamus and visual network (VN) and default mode network (DMN) was significantly decreased, and FC among VN, DMN and executive control network was significantly decreased. These changes in brain structure and function may be an adaptive change in the central sensitivity and responsiveness to pain stimuli, and may be an important neuroimaging mechanism of MwoA.
4.Treatment status of tyrosine kinase inhibitor for newly-diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia: a domestic multi-centre retrospective real-world study
Xiaoshuai ZHANG ; Bingcheng LIU ; Xin DU ; Yanli ZHANG ; Na XU ; Xiaoli LIU ; Weiming LI ; Hai LIN ; Rong LIANG ; Chunyan CHEN ; Jian HUANG ; Yunfan YANG ; Huanling ZHU ; Ling PAN ; Xiaodong WANG ; Guohui LI ; Zhuogang LIU ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Zhenfang LIU ; Jianda HU ; Chunshui LIU ; Fei LI ; Wei YANG ; Li MENG ; Yanqiu HAN ; Li'e LIN ; Zhenyu ZHAO ; Chuanqing TU ; Caifeng ZHENG ; Yanliang BAI ; Zeping ZHOU ; Suning CHEN ; Huiying QIU ; Lijie YANG ; Xiuli SUN ; Hui SUN ; Li ZHOU ; Zelin LIU ; Danyu WANG ; Jianxin GUO ; Liping PANG ; Qingshu ZENG ; Xiaohui SUO ; Weihua ZHANG ; Yuanjun ZHENG ; Qian JIANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2024;45(3):215-224
Objective:To retrospectively analyze the treatment status of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) in newly diagnosed patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in China.Methods:Data of chronic phase (CP) and accelerated phase (AP) CML patients diagnosed from January 2006 to December 2022 from 77 centers, ≥18 years old, and receiving initial imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib or flumatinib-therapy within 6 months after diagnosis in China with complete data were retrospectively interrogated. The choice of initial TKI, current TKI medications, treatment switch and reasons, treatment responses and outcomes as well as the variables associated with them were analyzed.Results:6 893 patients in CP ( n=6 453, 93.6%) or AP ( n=440, 6.4%) receiving initial imatinib ( n=4 906, 71.2%), nilotinib ( n=1 157, 16.8%), dasatinib ( n=298, 4.3%) or flumatinib ( n=532, 7.2%) -therapy. With the median follow-up of 43 ( IQR 22-75) months, 1 581 (22.9%) patients switched TKI due to resistance ( n=1 055, 15.3%), intolerance ( n=248, 3.6%), pursuit of better efficacy ( n=168, 2.4%), economic or other reasons ( n=110, 1.6%). The frequency of switching TKI in AP patients was significantly-higher than that in CP patients (44.1% vs 21.5%, P<0.001), and more AP patients switched TKI due to resistance than CP patients (75.3% vs 66.1%, P=0.011). Multi-variable analyses showed that male, lower HGB concentration and ELTS intermediate/high-risk cohort were associated with lower cytogenetic and molecular responses rate and poor outcomes in CP patients; higher WBC count and initial the second-generation TKI treatment, the higher response rates; Ph + ACA at diagnosis, poor PFS. However, Sokal intermediate/high-risk cohort was only significantly-associated with lower CCyR and MMR rates and the poor PFS. Lower HGB concentration and larger spleen size were significantly-associated with the lower cytogenetic and molecular response rates in AP patients; initial the second-generation TKI treatment, the higher treatment response rates; lower PLT count, higher blasts and Ph + ACA, poorer TFS; Ph + ACA, poorer OS. Conclusion:At present, the vast majority of newly-diagnosed CML-CP or AP patients could benefit from TKI treatment in the long term with the good treatment responses and survival outcomes.
5.Altered functional connectivity of parietal opercular 2 in patients with vestibular migraine: a resting-state fMRI study
Zhengwei CHEN ; Cunxin LIN ; Yueji LIU ; Dan LIU ; Liangqun RONG ; Haiyan LIU ; Xiue WEI ; Lijie XIAO
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2024;59(8):812-819
Objective:To investigate the differences in resting-state functional connectivity (FC) between patients with vestibular migraine (VM) and migraine without aura (MwoA) in order to infer the possible neuroimaging mechanisms of VM.Methods:Thirty VM patients admitted to the Department of Neurology of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University from December 2019 to December 2022 were selected as the experimental group (EG) (6 males and 24 females, with mean age of 38.3 years) and 26 MwoA patients as the control group (7 males and 19 females, mean age 35.5 years). General demographic and clinical data such as gender, age, year of education, course of disease and frequency of attacks were collected for all the patients, as well as data of Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), headache Visual Arialogue Scale (VAS), Headache Impact Test 6 (HIT-6) and Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire (MIDAS). VM patients were also assessed by Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), dizziness VAS and Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living (VADL) scales. All patients underwent resting-sate functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) scans. Bilateral parietal opercular cortex 2 (OP2) and primary visual cortex (V1) were used as regions of interests (ROIs). Differences in FC between ROIs and other brain regions were calculated between the two groups. In view of the brain regions with significant differences, z-values of FC were extracted for each subject in the EG, and Pearson partial correlation analysis was conducted between z-values of FC and clinical characteristics of patients, P<0.05 was considered to have significant correlation. SPSS 22.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results:There was no significant difference in gender, age, years of education, course of disease, frequency of attack and scores of MoCA, HAMA and HAMD between the two groups ( P>0.05). Headache VAS, HIT-6 and MIDAS scores in VM patients were significantly lower than those in MwoA patients ( P<0.05). Compared with MwoA patients, the FC between left OP2 and bilateral precuneus and left thalamus was significantly increased in VM patients, and the FC between right OP2 and left thalamus and right anterior cingulate gyrus were significantly increased ( P<0.05, False Discovery Rate correction). Correlation analysis showed that the FC between left OP2 and left precuneus was positively correlated with DHI score in VM patients ( P=0.007, r=0.480), and the FC between right OP2 and left thalamus was positively correlated with the disease course in VM patients ( P=0.015, r=0.439). Conclusions:The pathogenesis of VM may be related to the altered FC of vestibular, pain and visual-motor networks, abnormalities of these neural pathways may be important imaging biomarkers of VM pathogenesis.
6.AP2α negatively regulates PDHA1 in cervical cancer cells to promote aggressive features and aerobic glycolysis in vitro and in vivo
Lijie ZHAO ; Rong GENG ; Yi HUANG ; Jiping ZHANG ; Haiying CHENG ; Cankun ZHOU ; Yifeng WANG
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2023;34(5):e59-
Objective:
As a gate-keeper enzyme link, pyruvate dehydrogenase E1 subunit alpha (PDHA1) functions as a key regulator during glycolysis and the mitochondrial citric acid cycle, which has been reported in several tumors. Nevertheless, the effects of PDHA1 on biological behaviors and metabolism remain unclear in cervical cancer (CC) cells. The study aims to explore the PDHA1 effects on glucose metabolism in CC cells and its possible mechanism.
Methods:
We first determined the expression levels of PDHA1 and activating protein 2 alpha (AP2α) as a PDHA1 potential transcription factor. The effects of PDHA1 in vivo were evaluated through a subcutaneous xenograft mouse model. Cell Counting Kit-8 assay, 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine (EdU) labeling assay, Transwell invasion assay, wound healing assay, Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling assay and flow cytometry were performed in CC cells. Oxygen consumption rate (OCR) levels were determined to reflect aerobic glycolysis level in gastric cancer cells. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) level was measured with 2′, 7′-dichlorofluorescein diacetate kit. The relationship between PDHA1 and AP2α was examined by conducting chromatin immunoprecipitation assay and electrophoretic mobility shift assay.
Results:
In CC tissues and cell lines, PDHA1 was downregulated, while AP2α was upregulated. Overexpression of PDHA1 remarkedly inhibited the proliferation, invasion and migration of CC cells, and tumor growth in vivo, as well as promoted OCR, apoptosis and ROS production. Moreover, AP2α directly bound to PDHA1 within suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 promoter region to negatively regulate PDHA1 expression level. What is more, PDHA1 knockdown could effectively reversed the AP2α silencing-mediated suppressive effects on cell proliferation, invasion, migration, and the promotive effects of AP2α knockdown on OCR, apoptosis and ROS production.
Conclusions
Our findings demonstrate that AP2α negatively regulated PDHA1 via binding to PDHA1 gene promoter to promote malignant CC cell behaviors, which may provide a potential approach for CC therapeutics.
7.Research on the application of 5G private network technology in medical emergencies
Xiaohua HU ; Ming LI ; Jia SHI ; Yafeng RONG ; Lijie ZHANG
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2022;29(2):238-241
In order to better serve the military and accelerate the digital transformation of medical treatment,we studied how to integrate and apply 5G private network technology in emergency information system,so as to improve the utilization rate of emergency resources,win more time for emergency patients,and establish an efficient and quality medical emergency service model,thus enhancing the health service capability of military hospitals. Based on the high bandwidth and low latency technologies of 5G private network,this study aimed to realize smooth real-time transmission and processing of medical data under multi-type service pattern of medical emergency,and to broaden the scope of medical emergency services of hospitals.
8.Research on the application of 5G private network technology in medical emergencies
Xiaohua HU ; Ming LI ; Jia SHI ; Yafeng RONG ; Lijie ZHANG
Chinese journal of nautical medicine and hyperbaric medicine 2022;29(2):238-241
In order to better serve the military and accelerate the digital transformation of medical treatment,we studied how to integrate and apply 5G private network technology in emergency information system,so as to improve the utilization rate of emergency resources,win more time for emergency patients,and establish an efficient and quality medical emergency service model,thus enhancing the health service capability of military hospitals. Based on the high bandwidth and low latency technologies of 5G private network,this study aimed to realize smooth real-time transmission and processing of medical data under multi-type service pattern of medical emergency,and to broaden the scope of medical emergency services of hospitals.
9.Preliminary study on improved "pull technique" for peritoneal dialysis extubation
Wenqian WEI ; Shu RONG ; Man YANG ; Lijie GU ; Weijie YUAN
Clinical Medicine of China 2021;37(4):323-326
Objective:To introduce the improved "pull technique" and its preliminary application in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine.Methods:Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine has started to implement the "pull technique" since March 2018.After one patient suffered from postoperative tunnel infection, we′ve improved the operation method: after successful extubation, small incision was made at the tunnel entrance, and the skin was properly trimmed and sutured to close the tunnel entrance.Results:Until May 2020, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine has implemented the modified tube removal for 15 patients.During the follow-up period (0-25 months), there was no secondary infection or peritoneal effusion.Conclusion:For patients who meet the indications of "pull technique" , the improved "pull technique" is a trial method, which can reduce the risk of secondary infection and peritoneal effusion.
10.Effects and Mechanism of Qiwei Qinggan Powder on Hepatic Fibrosis Based on Proteomics
Jie LIANG ; MENGGENSILIMU ; Yuxin YAN ; Rong JIN ; Xiaomei BAO ; Lijie MA ; NARISU ; Xiaoli SU ; Minqi XIE ; Yuehong MA
China Pharmacy 2020;31(11):1294-1302
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the anti- hepatic fibrosis (HF)effects of Qiwei qinggan powder and explore its possible mechanism. METHODS :Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group ,HF model group ,Qiwei qinggan powder low-dose,medium-dose and high-dose groups [ 135,270,405 mg/(kg·d),by total amount of crude drugs] ,with 12 rats in each group. Except for blank group ,other groups were given 50% CCl4-peanut oil solution intragastrically (2 mL/kg,twice a week ,for consecutive 8 weeks) to induce HF model. At same time , blank group and model group were given constant volume of 0.5% CMC-Na solution intragastrically ;administration groups were given relevant medicine intragastrically ,once a day ,for consecutive 8 weeks. General situation of rats were observedand liver morphology was observed after last administration and hepatic indexes were detected. The contents of liverfunction indexes (ALT,AST,ALP,HYP)in serum and the expression of α-SMA in hepatic tissue were determined , and HE and Masson staining were performed to observe the histopathology. Using the difference multiple of expression quantity as the index ,TMT technology was used to screen the differentially expressed protein in medicine group (combining the liver tissue samples of Qiwei qinggan powder groups )and HF model group. Uniprot-GOA database and KAAS ,KEGG mapper online tools were used to analyze GO and KEGG pathway enrichment. RESULTS :The rats in the blank group were in good health ;the liver was bright red and smooth ,the liver lobules were intact ,no degeneration and necrosis ,inflammatory cell infiltration or fibrous tissue proliferation was found. Compared with blank group ,the rats in HF model group had poor diet ,depressed spirit ,disordered and lusterless fur ;the liver was dark red or yellow with rough surface ,hard texture ,inflammatory cell infiltration ,fiber tissue destruction ,bridge connection and so on ;the hepatic index ,the contents of liver function indexes and the expression of α-SMA were increased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with HF model group ,above symptoms of rats were improved to different extent in different dose groups of Qiwei qinggan powder ;hepatic index in Qiwei qinggan powder low-dose group ,the content of ALP in high-dose group ,the contents of ALT,AST and HYP and the expression of α-SMA in different dose groups were decreased significantly (P<0.05). A total of 42 differentially expressed proteins related to HF were screened ,of which 15 were up-regulated and 27 were down-regulated in expression,including fatty acid binding protein 4(FABP4),cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase(CYP7A1). The results of enrichment analysis showed that the differentially expressed proteins were mainly enriched in extracellular space ,blood particles and other cell parts,involving the molecular functions of oxidoreductase activity and fatty acid binding ,the biological processes of the regulation of heterotypic cell adhesion ,protein activation cascade ,as well as retinol metabolism ,arachidonic acid metabolism ,PPAR and other signal pathway. CONCLUSIONS :Qiwei qinggan powder can reduce the hepatic index ,ALT,AST,ALP and HYP contents in serum ,down-regulate the expression of α-SMA,improve the degree of inflammation and fibrosis of liver tissue ,and have a certain protective effect on rats. The anti-HF mechanism of it involves multiple targets and signal pathways ,such as FABP 4, CYP7A1 and PPAR.

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