1.Hepatitis B cirrhosis comorbid with Staphylococcus lugdunensis bloodstream infection: A case report
Shuyun HUANG ; Bukun ZHU ; Wei ZHANG ; Liqiong WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(2):409-413
As a coagulase-negative staphylococcus, Staphylococcus lugdunensis has stronger virulence and pathogenicity than other Staphylococcus bacteria and is comparable to Staphylococcus aureus. In recent years, there has been a gradual increase in the number of related case reports, A patient with hepatitis B cirrhosis and Staphylococcus lugdunensis bloodstream infection was admitted to our department and was followed up for more than 2 years, and the patient was analyzed in terms of clinical features, pathogenicity, invasion, and the application of related antibiotics.
2.Correlation between vitamin D level and immune dysfunction in children with recurrent respiratory tract infection
Ying ZHU ; Nan NAN ; Tingting LI ; Liqiong WEI ; Lei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(3):668-674,679
Objective:To investigate the characteristics of vitamin D levels in children in Gansu Province,and to analyze the correlation between vitamin D levels and immune disorders in children with recurrent respiratory tract infections(RRTIs).Methods:From January 2020 to December 2021,9 790 cases of children aged 0~6 years who received vitamin D detection in pediatric depart-ment of maternal and Child health care hospitals and tertiary general hospitals in 6 cities and prefectures of Gansu Province were retro-spectively selected,characteristics of vitamin D in 5 000 children were analyzed.Ninty children with RRTIs in 5 000 children were taken as study group,and 80 healthy children were taken as control group.Correlation between vitamin D levels and immune function indexes(IgA,IgG,IgM,complement C3 and complement C4)between the two groups was compared to analyze the diagnostic value of vitamin D for children RRTIs.Results:After analyzing vitamin D data of 5 000 children in Gansu Province,it was found that vita-min D deficiency rate,deficiency rate and adequate rate were 11.58%,41.38%and 47.04%respectively,and no vitamin D overdose or poisoning were found.Vitamin D level of children was affected by age and season.Vitamin D deficiency of children aged 3 to 4 years was more serious,and vitamin D level of children in winter was the lowest,and vitamin D level was related to the growth and develop-ment of children and disease.25(OH)D level and immune function indexes in study group were lower than those in control group(P<0.05).Level of 25(OH)D was related to the age,allergic history,passive tobacco exposure and susceptible season of RRTIs(P<0.05).Immune function indexes of children with adequate vitamin D were higher than children with insufficient and deficient vitamin D(P<0.05).Level of vitamin D in children with RRTIs was positively correlated with their immune function(P<0.05).Low birth weight,premature delivery,preference for food,daily amount of fruits and vegetables,outdoor activity time,calcium,iron,zinc,25(OH)D,IgA,IgG,IgM,complement C3 and C4 were all independent risk factors for RRTIs in children(P<0.05).Vitamin D had a high diagnostic value for RRTIs in children(P<0.05).Conclusion:Vitamin D level of children in Gansu Province is related to age and season.Lower vitamin D level in children's RRTIs is related to the immune disorders of children,which can be used for the diag-nosis of this disease.
3.Application of the Blended 5MP Teaching Model in the Education of Nursing Students in the Operating Room
Tingyan ZHU ; Wenjing XIE ; Luodan FAN ; Liqiong HOU ; Hong JIAN ; Yunshan LIAO
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(10):156-161
Objective To explore the application effects of an innovative teaching model(blended 5MP)that organically combines blended teaching and the five-minute teaching method in clinical teaching for operating room nursing students.Methods Using convenience sampling,94 nursing students who interned in operating room of Kunming Children's Hospital from July 2023 to March 2024 were randomly assigned to observation and control groups,with 47 students in each group.For the control group,a traditional blended learning approach was utilized,whereas the observation group implemented a blended 5MP teaching model.Results The observation group's post-class assignment scores,theoretical exam scores,and practical skills assessment scores were all significantly higher than those in the control group,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The observation group also had higher scores in the Self-Assessment of Clinical Reasoning and Reflection Scale,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Furthermore,the observation group reported higher satisfaction rates regarding teaching methods,teaching formats,theoretical instruction,practical instruction,and overall satisfaction compared to the control group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion The blended approach combines online and offline instructional modalities,allowing for a more strategic allocation of educational resources.This methodology enables students to thoroughly acquire essential knowledge and skills while simultaneously fostering advanced clinical reasoning and reflective competencies.By adopting this innovative educational model,institutions can significantly enhance the academic experience and professional development of nursing students.
4.Intervention effect of trinity involved comprehensive disease management on community patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yumeng TANG ; Lan ZHANG ; Liwen FANG ; Anping ZHAO ; Yanhong SHAO ; Liqiong DAN ; Shuzhen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(11):869-875
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated management model involving the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), general hospitals, and community health service centers in improving outcomes for community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with the aim of optimizing existing COPD management strategies.Methods:This study was a cluster randomized controlled trial. From January to March 2022, a total of 236 patients with COPD were recruited from four communities in Chibi City, Hubei Province. Ultimately, 223 patients completed follow-up and participated in the intervention evaluation. The participants were cluster-randomized into an intervention group ( n=121) and a control group ( n=102). The intervention group received a one-year "trinity" integrated community management model, while the control group received only basic follow-up. Face-to-face questionnaires were administered before and after the intervention to collect data on demographics, disease awareness, risk factors, respiratory symptoms, medication use, and disease management. Quality of life scores and pulmonary function tests were also assessed. Pre-and post-intervention outcomes were compared using t-tests or chi-square tests. Results:The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher rates of COPD awareness and disease-related knowledge compared to the control group (94.12% vs 77.78% and 78.15% vs 49.49%; both P<0.05), along with lower overall smoking rate and current smoking rate (57.14% vs 70.71% and 29.41% vs 47.47%; both P<0.05). The intervention group showed reduced household polluting fuel use for heating (17.65% vs 28.93%; P<0.05), while the control group exhibited no significant change. Significant improvements were observed in the intervention group for inhaler medication usage (14.05% vs 2.94%), exercise training, and respiratory muscle training (22.31% vs 2.94% and 26.45% vs 0.98%)(all P<0.05). Additionally, the intervention group reported lower prevalence of chronic sputum production, wheezing, and dyspnea (12.40%, 0.83%, 27.27% vs 24.51%, 9.80%, 41.18%; all P<0.05) compared to controls. Pulmonary function tests revealed that the percentage of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1%predicted) was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group [(69.53±18.01)% vs (54.90±12.39)%; both P<0.05]. Conclusions:The "trinity" integrated management model effectively enhances health literacy, self-management capabilities, and quality of life among COPD patients, while reducing behavioral risk factors. This model aligns with the long-term and individualized management needs of COPD patients.
5.Effects of hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C on hepatic stellate cells under different alanine aminotransferase statuses
Peng GAO ; Longdong ZHU ; Junfeng LI ; Liqiong YAO
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):500-504,509
Objective To explore the effects of hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C on hepatic stellate cells(HSC)proliferation,cell cycle,and secretion under different alanine aminotransferase(ALT)statuses.Methods A total of 270 patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B in the First Hospital of Lanzhou University between January 2023 to December 2023 were selected by stratified random sam-pling.In the group with normal ALT,there were 42 patients with genotype B and 48 patients with genotype C.In the group with ALT ≥ the upper normal limit(UNL)and<2 times the UNL(2 UNL),there were 48 patients with genotype B and 45 patients with genotype C.In the group with ALT≥2 UNL,there were 45 patients with genotype B and 42 patients with genotype C.Sera from these patients was used as the interfering sera.After HSC were treated with the interfering serum,the proliferation of HSC was detected by the MTT method,the cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry,the mRNA expressions of TGF-β1,Smad3,Smad7,α-SMA,Collagen Ⅰ,and Collagen Ⅲ were detected by real-time PCR,and the expressions of the corresponding proteins were detected by Western blotting.Results When the ALT level was normal,hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C had no obvious effect on HSCs.When the ALT level was abnormal,particularly in the group with ALT ≥ 2 UNL,the virus with genotype C was more likely to promote the proliferation of HSC,reduce the number of cells in the G0/G1 phase,increase the number of cells in the S phase and G2/M phase,enhance the mRNA and protein expressions of TGF-β1,Smad3,Collagen Ⅰ,Collagen Ⅲ,and α-SMA,and decrease the mRNA and protein expressions of Smad7,with significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion The effects of hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C on HSC differ varying ALT statuses.During abnormal ALT elevation,genotype C hepatitis B virus demonstrates more pronounced effects on HSC proliferation,cell cycle progression,and secretory function compared to genotype B.
6.Correlation between vitamin D level and immune dysfunction in children with recurrent respiratory tract infection
Ying ZHU ; Nan NAN ; Tingting LI ; Liqiong WEI ; Lei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(3):668-674,679
Objective:To investigate the characteristics of vitamin D levels in children in Gansu Province,and to analyze the correlation between vitamin D levels and immune disorders in children with recurrent respiratory tract infections(RRTIs).Methods:From January 2020 to December 2021,9 790 cases of children aged 0~6 years who received vitamin D detection in pediatric depart-ment of maternal and Child health care hospitals and tertiary general hospitals in 6 cities and prefectures of Gansu Province were retro-spectively selected,characteristics of vitamin D in 5 000 children were analyzed.Ninty children with RRTIs in 5 000 children were taken as study group,and 80 healthy children were taken as control group.Correlation between vitamin D levels and immune function indexes(IgA,IgG,IgM,complement C3 and complement C4)between the two groups was compared to analyze the diagnostic value of vitamin D for children RRTIs.Results:After analyzing vitamin D data of 5 000 children in Gansu Province,it was found that vita-min D deficiency rate,deficiency rate and adequate rate were 11.58%,41.38%and 47.04%respectively,and no vitamin D overdose or poisoning were found.Vitamin D level of children was affected by age and season.Vitamin D deficiency of children aged 3 to 4 years was more serious,and vitamin D level of children in winter was the lowest,and vitamin D level was related to the growth and develop-ment of children and disease.25(OH)D level and immune function indexes in study group were lower than those in control group(P<0.05).Level of 25(OH)D was related to the age,allergic history,passive tobacco exposure and susceptible season of RRTIs(P<0.05).Immune function indexes of children with adequate vitamin D were higher than children with insufficient and deficient vitamin D(P<0.05).Level of vitamin D in children with RRTIs was positively correlated with their immune function(P<0.05).Low birth weight,premature delivery,preference for food,daily amount of fruits and vegetables,outdoor activity time,calcium,iron,zinc,25(OH)D,IgA,IgG,IgM,complement C3 and C4 were all independent risk factors for RRTIs in children(P<0.05).Vitamin D had a high diagnostic value for RRTIs in children(P<0.05).Conclusion:Vitamin D level of children in Gansu Province is related to age and season.Lower vitamin D level in children's RRTIs is related to the immune disorders of children,which can be used for the diag-nosis of this disease.
7.Effects of hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C on hepatic stellate cells under different alanine aminotransferase statuses
Peng GAO ; Longdong ZHU ; Junfeng LI ; Liqiong YAO
Journal of China Medical University 2025;54(6):500-504,509
Objective To explore the effects of hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C on hepatic stellate cells(HSC)proliferation,cell cycle,and secretion under different alanine aminotransferase(ALT)statuses.Methods A total of 270 patients diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B in the First Hospital of Lanzhou University between January 2023 to December 2023 were selected by stratified random sam-pling.In the group with normal ALT,there were 42 patients with genotype B and 48 patients with genotype C.In the group with ALT ≥ the upper normal limit(UNL)and<2 times the UNL(2 UNL),there were 48 patients with genotype B and 45 patients with genotype C.In the group with ALT≥2 UNL,there were 45 patients with genotype B and 42 patients with genotype C.Sera from these patients was used as the interfering sera.After HSC were treated with the interfering serum,the proliferation of HSC was detected by the MTT method,the cell cycle was detected by flow cytometry,the mRNA expressions of TGF-β1,Smad3,Smad7,α-SMA,Collagen Ⅰ,and Collagen Ⅲ were detected by real-time PCR,and the expressions of the corresponding proteins were detected by Western blotting.Results When the ALT level was normal,hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C had no obvious effect on HSCs.When the ALT level was abnormal,particularly in the group with ALT ≥ 2 UNL,the virus with genotype C was more likely to promote the proliferation of HSC,reduce the number of cells in the G0/G1 phase,increase the number of cells in the S phase and G2/M phase,enhance the mRNA and protein expressions of TGF-β1,Smad3,Collagen Ⅰ,Collagen Ⅲ,and α-SMA,and decrease the mRNA and protein expressions of Smad7,with significant differences(P<0.05).Conclusion The effects of hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C on HSC differ varying ALT statuses.During abnormal ALT elevation,genotype C hepatitis B virus demonstrates more pronounced effects on HSC proliferation,cell cycle progression,and secretory function compared to genotype B.
8.Intervention effect of trinity involved comprehensive disease management on community patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Yumeng TANG ; Lan ZHANG ; Liwen FANG ; Anping ZHAO ; Yanhong SHAO ; Liqiong DAN ; Shuzhen ZHU
Chinese Journal of Health Management 2025;19(11):869-875
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated management model involving the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), general hospitals, and community health service centers in improving outcomes for community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with the aim of optimizing existing COPD management strategies.Methods:This study was a cluster randomized controlled trial. From January to March 2022, a total of 236 patients with COPD were recruited from four communities in Chibi City, Hubei Province. Ultimately, 223 patients completed follow-up and participated in the intervention evaluation. The participants were cluster-randomized into an intervention group ( n=121) and a control group ( n=102). The intervention group received a one-year "trinity" integrated community management model, while the control group received only basic follow-up. Face-to-face questionnaires were administered before and after the intervention to collect data on demographics, disease awareness, risk factors, respiratory symptoms, medication use, and disease management. Quality of life scores and pulmonary function tests were also assessed. Pre-and post-intervention outcomes were compared using t-tests or chi-square tests. Results:The intervention group demonstrated significantly higher rates of COPD awareness and disease-related knowledge compared to the control group (94.12% vs 77.78% and 78.15% vs 49.49%; both P<0.05), along with lower overall smoking rate and current smoking rate (57.14% vs 70.71% and 29.41% vs 47.47%; both P<0.05). The intervention group showed reduced household polluting fuel use for heating (17.65% vs 28.93%; P<0.05), while the control group exhibited no significant change. Significant improvements were observed in the intervention group for inhaler medication usage (14.05% vs 2.94%), exercise training, and respiratory muscle training (22.31% vs 2.94% and 26.45% vs 0.98%)(all P<0.05). Additionally, the intervention group reported lower prevalence of chronic sputum production, wheezing, and dyspnea (12.40%, 0.83%, 27.27% vs 24.51%, 9.80%, 41.18%; all P<0.05) compared to controls. Pulmonary function tests revealed that the percentage of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV 1%predicted) was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group [(69.53±18.01)% vs (54.90±12.39)%; both P<0.05]. Conclusions:The "trinity" integrated management model effectively enhances health literacy, self-management capabilities, and quality of life among COPD patients, while reducing behavioral risk factors. This model aligns with the long-term and individualized management needs of COPD patients.
9.Relationship between amniotic fluid inflammatory factors and pregnancy outcomes after emergency cervical cerclage
Linxiang WU ; Lin BAO ; Liqiong ZHU ; Yingchen GUO ; Yong LIU ; Jianping TAN ; Hui CHEN ; Jianping ZHANG ; Yinglin LIU
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2024;59(7):522-529
Objective:To explore the relationship between amniotic fluid and peripheral blood inflammatory factors and the pregnancy outcomes after emergency cervical cerclage, and to identify effective indicators for predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes after the procedure.Methods:A case-control study was conducted, including pregnant women who were hospitalized at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, from January 1, 2013, to July 31, 2019, and underwent emergency cervical cerclage due to cervical dilatation at gestational age between 16 and 28 weeks. A total of 85 pregnant women who underwent amniocentesis for the detection of amniotic fluid inflammatory factors during the perioperative period were included. Based on whether their baby was perinatal death, the participants were divided into the case group (28 cases with perinatal death) and the control group (57 cases with live births). Univariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify risk factors associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, followed by multivariate logistic regression analysis to establish a regression model and nomogram.Results:(1) The levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 in the amniotic fluid during the perioperative period and postoperative serum C-reactive protein (CRP) were significantly higher in the case group compared to the control group (all P<0.05). The case group underwent emergency cervical cerclage at an earlier gestational age compared to the control group, and their cervical dilation was greater than that of the control group (all P<0.05). However, there were no significant differences in the white blood cell counts, neutrophil percentage, and the level of preoperative CRP in the peripheral blood of pregnant women during the perioperative period (all P>0.05). (2) Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the levels of amniotic fluid WBC, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-2 receptor (IL-2R), IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, postoperative CRP in the peripheral blood, gestational age at cerclage and cervical dilation were associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes (all P<0.05). Multivariate regression analysis indicated that only the levels of amniotic fluid WBC and TNF-α were independent risk factors for perinatal death. (3) Based on clinical practice, a multivariate logistic regression model was constructed including the levels of amniotic fluid TNF-α, WBC, gestational age at cervical cerclage, and cervical dilation. A nomogram and calibration curve were plotted, which suggested its good predictive value for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Conclusions:During the perioperative period of emergency cervical cerclage, the levels of amniotic fluid WBC, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-2R, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, with amniotic fluid WBC and TNF-α showing the closest relationship. However, there is no significant correlation between maternal peripheral hemogram during the perioperative period and adverse pregnancy outcomes. A model constructed by amniotic fluid TNF-α, WBC, cervical cerclage gestational age, and cervical dilation has a good predictive effect on adverse pregnancy outcomes.
10.Effects of Hepatitis B Virus with Different Viral Loads at Dfferent ALT Levels on Proliferation,Cell Cycle and Cell Secretion of Hepatic Stellate Cells
Peng GAO ; Caizhou LIU ; Longdong ZHU ; Junfeng LI ; Haitao YU ; Liqiong YAO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(6):1006-1016
[Objective]People infected with Hepatitis B are often divided into hepatitis B carriers and hepatitis B patients based on whether ALT is normal or not,and ALT ≥ 2UNL is one of the indications for clinical antiviral treatment,but no sufficient evidence to justify this. In order to explore the theoretical basis,the paper investigated the effects of hepatitis B virus(HBV) on hepatic stellate cells(HSCs).[Methods]A total of 132 chronic hepatitis B patients with different viral loads and ALT levels were randomly selected as the study subjects. Of these patients,those with ALT≥2UNL were treated with antiviral therapy and followed up for 24 weeks. The effects of HBV on HSCs before and after the treatment were compared and analyzed. HSCs proliferation was detected by MTT method,HSCs cell cycle by flow cytometry,and expression of TGF-β1,Smad3,Smad7,α-SMA,collagen Ⅰ,collgen Ⅲ mRNAs and corresponding proteins by RT-PCR and Western blotting,respectively.[Results]At the normal ALT level,HBV with different viral loads had no significant effect on the proliferation,cell cycle and cell secretion of the HSCs. At the abnormal ALT level,especially when ALT ≥ 2UNL,with the increase of virus loads,HSCs proliferation accelerated;cells in the G0/G1 phase decreased significantly and cells in the S and G2/M phases increased significantly;the expression of TGF-β1,Smad3,α-SMA,collagen Ⅰ,collgen Ⅲ mRNAs and corresponding proteins increased significantly,but Smad7 mRNA and protein expression decreased significantly,the differences were statistically significant. HBV showed a significantly lower effect on HSCs after the antiviral therapy than before.[Conclusions]This paper reveals the differential effects of HBV on HSCs at different ALT levels and presents a comparative analysis of the effects before and after the antiviral therapy,which provides a theroretical basis for identifying the ALT level as an indication for HBV antiviral therapy.

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