1.Analyzing the influencing factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in passenger drivers
Xinyang YU ; Yingfei XIANG ; Yonglin LUO ; Meifang XU ; Xiao YIN ; Min YANG ; Huiqing CHEN ; Shijie HU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(2):155-159
Objective To investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in passenger drivers and its influencing factors. Methods A total of 951 passenger drivers in Guangdong Province were selected as the research subjects using the judgmental sampling method. A Musculoskeletal Injury Questionnaire was employed to assess the prevalence of WMSDs in the past year. Results The prevalence of WMSDs in passenger drivers was 41.11%. The result of multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that married drivers had a higher risk of WMSDs than single drivers (P<0.05). The lower the frequency of physical exercise, the longer the driving time per week, the longer the continuous driving time, the more restricted the driving working space, the poorer the foot comfort during driving, and the more affected the normal meal, the higher the risk of WMSDs (all P<0.05). The risk of WMSDs in drivers with sleep time ≤ 8.0 h/d was higher than that in drivers with sleep time > 8.0 h/d (P<0.01), and the risk of WMSDs in drivers with the same posture for a long time on the shoulder was higher than that in drivers without this poor working posture (P<0.01). Conclusion WMSDs were prevalent among passenger drivers, which was associated with demographic and adverse ergonomic factors. Intervention on lifestyle and adverse ergonomic factors could further reduce the risk of WMSDs of passenger drivers.
2.Analysis of gender differences in knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding tuberculosis prevention and control among high school students
MIAO Zhipeng, WANG Yijin, YUAN Hanyan, SONG Meifang, JIN Zican, WU Yifei, CHEN Xinyi, CHENG Qinglin
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(11):1634-1637
Objective:
To explore the current status of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding tuberculosis(TB)prevention and control among high school students, and to compare differences between male and female students, so as to provide a scientific basis for targeted TB prevention and control measures in high schools.
Methods:
From April to May 2024, a stratified cluster random sampling method was employed to conduct an electronic questionnaire survey among 1 912 students from 10 high schools using a compiled questionnaire on KAP towards TB prevention and control. The AMOS 26.0 software was utilized to construct structural equation modeling (SEM) and compared the difference among genders.
Results:
The overall awareness rate of core TB knowledge among high school students in Gongshu District was 76.62%. Additionally, core knowledge about TB (6.28±1.44), prevention attitudes (6.02±1.84), and prevention practices (6.38±2.11) scores of female students were higher than those of male students (5.96±1.74, 5.59±2.21, 6.15±2.23) ( t =4.31, 4.64, 2.25, P <0.05). The SEM showed that knowledge had a strong positive impact on practices and attitudes among boys, with total effect values of 0.963 and 0.819 , respectively; while the positive influence of attitudes on practices was relatively weak, with a total effect value of 0.186. Among girls, attitudes had a positive impact on practices and knowledge, with total effect values of 0.479 and 0.222, respectively.
Conclusions
The pathways and strengths of influence of KAP in the SEM of TB prevention and control differ between male and female high school students. Therefore, differentiated strategies should be implemented for TB health education targeting male and female high school students.
3.Retrospective analysis of perioperative anaphylactic shock induced by cefuroxime
Meifang CHEN ; Jifan ZHANG ; Xiaolei REN ; Yi LIU ; Lin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2024;63(4):406-411
This study investigated the characteristics and frequency of perioperative anaphylactic shock induced by cefuroxime, so as to provide a reference for the safe and rational use of cefuroxime in the perioperative period. Cases of perioperative anaphylactic shock caused by cefuroxime in our hospital from 2011 to 2021 were extracted from the Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System. Literature reporting adverse drug reactions (ADR) including cefuroxime-induced anaphylactic shock in perioperative settings was collected from the CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, PubMed, and Web of Science databases from their respective inception to May 2022. Statistical analysis was performed for all cases of cefuroxime-induced perioperative anaphylactic shock. A total of 31 patients were included [13 men (48.1%) and 14 women (51.9%)], most of whom were over 60 years old ( n=16, 59.3%); 9 (29.0%) patients had a history of drug allergy; 5 (16.1%) patients had received skin tests, but with negative results; 28 (90.3%) patients received treatment intravenously; 22 (71.0%) patients were treated after anesthesia. For 20 (64.5%) patients the ADR occurred within 10 minutes after anesthesia. The main manifestations were hypotension, dyspnea, rash, and tachycardia. For all patients, symptoms resolved after withdrawal of the drug and active rescue, and there were no deaths. A history of allergy and skin test findings may have limitations in predicting perioperative anaphylactic shock caused by cefuroxime; greater vigilance should be exercised when using cefuroxime in the perioperative period. Close monitoring is recommended for patients undergoing treatment with cefuroxime. Rescue therapy should be administered for allergic shock, and suitable response measures must be taken in a timely manner to ensure the safety of patients.
4.A multicenter study on the effects of congenital cytomegalovirus infection on hearing loss
Bofei HU ; Xinxin LIU ; Canyang ZHAN ; Tianming YUAN ; Lihua CHEN ; Jianfeng LIANG ; Jing SUN ; Meifang LIN ; Man HE ; Suling WEI ; Jiening ZHANG ; Jiajun ZHU ; Yinghu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2024;62(8):721-726
Objective:To assess the clinical features and effectiveness of antiviral therapy in newborns with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) caused by congenital congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, and to speculate the risk factors for poor hearing outcomes.Methods:A multicenter prospective cohort study wasconducted, enrolling 176 newborns diagnosed with cCMV at four research centers in Zhejiang Province from March 1, 2021, to April 30, 2024. Clinical characteristics at birth were recorded and hearing was followed up. The children were divided into groups based on their condition at birth, specifically into asymptomatic, mild symptom, and moderate to severe symptom groups. Additionally, they were divided into SNHL and normal hearing groups based on the results of air conduction brainstem audiometry at birth. And they were also divided into treatment and untreated groups according to antiviral treatment. Mann Whitney U test, and chi square test were used for inter group comparison to analyze the differences in clinical features between different disease groups, and to analyze the effects of clinical features, antiviral therapy, and other factors on hearing improvement. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify the risk factors influencing hearing outcomes. Results:Among the cohort of 176 children diagnosed infection with cCMV, 90 cases were male and 86 cases were female. Of these, 79 cases were asymptomatic, 12 cases classified as mild cCMV and 85 cases as moderate to severe cCMV. Fifty cases belonged to SNHL group, with different degrees of severity, including 30 cases of mild, 9 cases of moderate, 5 cases of severe, and 6 cases of extremely severe SNHL. Among the 121 cases in the normal hearing group, 2 cases (1.7%) exhibited late-onset hearing loss despite having normal hearing at birth. Among 81 cases (46.0%) who completed the hearing follow-up, 71 cases (87.7%) had good hearing outcomes and 10 cases (12.3%) had poor hearing outcomes. Among the 81 children, 29 cases (35.8%) had SNHL at birth. During follow-up, the hearing threshold improved in 19 cases (65.5%), remained stable in 7 cases (24.1%) and progressed in 3 cases (10.3%). A total of 26 cases in the treatment group and 55 cases in the untreated group completed the hearing follow-up assessment. The rate of hearing improvement in the treatment group was found to be higher compared to the untreated group (13 cases (50.0%) vs. 6 cases (10.9%), χ2=15.00, P<0.01), with individuals in the treatment group having a 4.58 times greater likelihood of experiencing hearing improvement ( RR=4.58,95% CI 1.96-10.70, P<0.05). However, no statistically significant difference was observed in hearing outcomes between the antiviral treatment group and the untreated group ( RR=0.90, 95% CI 0.57-1.41, P=0.517). Multivariate analysis further confirmed SNHL ( OR=11.58, 95% CI 2.10-63.93, P=0.005) and preterm birth ( OR=4.98, 95% CI 1.06-23.41, P=0.042) as independent risk factors for poor hearing outcomes. Conclusions:SNHL resulting from cCMV infection presents symptoms at birth and can be improved by antiviral therapy. Poor hearing outcomes are associated with SNHL and prematurity.
5.Evaluation of operating room equipment management efficiency based on cloud model and improved evidence theory
Honglian BIAN ; Rongdi WANG ; Song CHEN ; Meifang JIANG
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(8):132-136
Objective:To construct an operating room equipment cloud model and improve the evidence theory management model,and to improve the efficiency of operating room equipment management.Methods:The evaluation index system of operating room equipment using efficiency was constructed,and the evaluation and management of operating room equipment was carried out based on the cloud model and the optimization method of improved evidence theory.A total of 40 operating room instruments and equipment in clinical use in Huangshan Shoukang Hospital from October 2022 to October 2023 were selected and managed using the conventional management model and the cloud model and improved evidence theory management model(referred to as the improved evidence model)according to different management modes,with 20 units in each mode.The differences in the timeliness of equipment management,the defect rate of equipment management,and the increase in cost-effectiveness of equipment between the two management modes were compared.Results:The operating room equipment failure warning time,engineer maintenance time and equipment information push time using the improved evidence mode were(2.36±0.11)s,(4.25±1.25)d and(0.89±0.11)min,respectively,which were less than those of the conventional management mode,the difference was statistically significant(t=12.439,9.209,8.686,P<0.05).The proportions of equipment repacking error,equipment damage and equipment maintenance in operating room using improved evidence mode were 5%(1/20),5%(1/20)and 10%(2/20),respectively,which were lower than those of the conventional management mode,the difference was statistically significant(x2=7.025,8.533,7.619,P<0.05).The operating benefit,support cost,diagnosis and treatment fee and scientific research cost of operating room equipment using the improved evidence mode increased by(3.36±0.35)%,(4.25±0.87)%,(4.25±0.56)%and(4.11±0.56)%,respectively,which were higher than those of the conventional management mode,the difference was statistically significant(t=10.759,8.906,10.301,12.361,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of cloud model and improved evidence theory management mode in hospital operating room equipment management can realize centralized maintenance and management of operating room equipment,improve the efficiency of operating room equipment management,enhance the cost effectiveness of equipment application,and reduce the risk of equipment use.
6.Meta-analysis of comparison of efficacies between low-dose and standard-dose radiotherapy in human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer
Jiewen HAO ; Shuxin WEN ; Li ZHANG ; Chen WANG ; Shuntu CHE ; Junlong LI ; Meifang LUO
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(7):599-605
Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of low-dose and standard-dose radiotherapy (LD-RT vs. SD-RT) in the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer patients with positive human papillomavirus (HPV). Methods:All comparative studies of low-dose versus standard-dose radiotherapy in the treatment of HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer were searched from PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMbase, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), CNKI, Chongqing VIP, and Wanfang databases from January 1, 2000 to February 9, 2023. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the data were strictly screened, and the RevMan 5.4 software was used for meta-analysis.Results:A total of 8 studies were included. The pooled results showed that the overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) of patients in the LD-RT group were similar to those in the SD-RT group ( HR=0.83, 95% CI=0.59-1.18, P=0.31; HR=0.97, 95% CI=0.53-1.78, P=0.92), but the rate of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) insertion was significantly reduced ( RR=0.45, 95% CI=0.28-0.72, P=0.001). Conclusion:LD-RT yields similar efficacy and lower rate of PEG insertion compared with SD-RT in HPV-positive oropharyngeal neoplasm patients.
7.Hand-brain perception and movement training based on mirror neuron theory promote the recovery of upper limb function after a stroke
Meihong ZHU ; Hongjing BAO ; Linlin CHEN ; Yeping ZHENG ; Meifang SHI ; Ming ZENG ; Chenjie HU ; Huihong ZHAO ; Ya SUN
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2024;46(10):887-892
Objective:To explore the effect of combining hand-brain perception training with hand-brain motor training based on mirror neuron theory on the recovery of upper limb function after a stroke.Methods:A group of 105 stroke survivors with upper limb dysfunction were randomly divided into a hand-brain perception (HP) group, a hand-brain motor (HM) group, and a combination (C) group, each of 35. In addition to conventional rehabilitation treatment (including exercise therapy, occupational therapy and physical factor therapy), the HP and HM groups were given hand-brain perception training and hand-brain motor training respectively, while group C was provided with both. Before the intervention and after 4 weeks, the upper limb motor functioning of all of the participants was assessed using the simplified version of the Fugl-Meyer upper limb motor function scale (FMA-UE). Sensory functioning was quantified using the tactile Semmes Weinstein monofilament examination (SWME), and the modified Barthel index (MBI) was used to quantify the participants′ ability in the activities of daily living.Results:After the intervention the average FMA-UE, MBI and SWME scores of all three groups had improved significantly, with group C′s average FMA-UE and MBI scores significantly better than the other two groups′ averages. The average SWME score of group C was then significantly better than that of group HM.Conclusions:Hand-brain perception combined with hand-brain motor training based on mirror neuron theory can further promote the recovery of upper limb sensory and motor functioning of stroke survivors., Such therapy is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
8.Mechanism of Salvianolate in Inducing Autophagy in Podocytes of Rats with Membranous Nephropathy via AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α Signaling Pathway
Yao ZHANG ; Fei GAO ; Miao TAN ; Fengwen YANG ; Suzhi CHEN ; Meifang REN ; Guodong YUAN ; Jinchuan TAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(8):203-213
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of salvianolate on the protein expressions of adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (AMPK), silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α (PGC-1α), autophagy and apoptosis in kidney tissue of rats with membranous nephropathy (MN), and to explore its possible molecular mechanism against MN. MethodEighty male SD rats were randomly divided into normal group, model group, benazepril hydrochloride group (10 mg·kg-1), and salvianolate low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (16.7, 33.3 and 66.7 mg·kg-1). The rats were modeled by injection of cationized bovine serum albumin (C-BSA) into the tail vein. After successful modeling, rats in the administration groups were given corresponding doses of drugs for 4 consecutive weeks, and then 24-hour urine, serum and kidney tissue were collected for the detection of 24-hour urinary protein (UTP), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine (SCr), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), C reactive protein (CRP), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and malondialdehyde (MDA). The pathological changes of kidneys were observed by light microscope, electron microscope and immunofluorescence. Western blot was used to detect the protein expressions of phospho-AMPK (p-AMPK), AMPK, phospho-SIRT1 (p-SIRT1), SIRT1 and PGC-1α in rat kidney tissue. The protein expressions of autophagy-specific gene (Beclin-1), microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3 (LC3) Ⅱ, ubiquitin-binding protein (p62), B cell lymphoma (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated X (Bax), and cysteine aspartic protease-7 (Caspase-7) in rat kidney tissue were determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC). ResultCompared with the conditions in the normal group, the levels of UTP, IL-6, TNF-α, CRP and MDA in the model group were increased (P<0.05) while the levels of SOD and GSH-Px were decreased (P<0.05), and there was no difference in BUN and SCr. Compared with the model group, the administration groups had lowered UTP, IL-6, TNF-α, CRP and MDA (P<0.05) while elevated SOD and GSH-Px (P<0.05). It could be seen from hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, Masson staining, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy that the pathological damage of rat kidney tissue in the model group was significant, but after treatment with benazepril hydrochloride and salvianolate, the pathological damage of kidney cells was gradually improved. The expressions of p-AMPK/AMPK, p-SIRT1/SIRT1, PGC-1α, Bcl-2, Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ in rat kidney in the model group were lower than those in the normal group (P<0.05) while the expressions of Bax, Caspase-7 and p62 were higher (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, benazepril hydrochloride group and salvianolate groups had an up-regulation in the expressions of p-AMPK/AMPK, p-SIRT1/SIRT1, PGC-1α, Bcl-2, Beclin-1 and LC3Ⅱ in the kidney (P<0.05) while a down-regulation in the expressions of Bax, Caspase-7 and p62 (P<0.05). ConclusionThe protective effect of salvianolate on the kidneys of MN rats may be related to the activation of AMPK/SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling pathway, the up-regulation of autophagy and the reduction of apoptosis.
9.Quick guideline for diagnosis and treatment of novel coronavirus Omicron variant infection
Guang CHEN ; Tao CHEN ; Sainan SHU ; Xiaojing WANG ; Ke MA ; Di WU ; Hongwu WANG ; Yan LIU ; Wei GUO ; Meifang HAN ; Jianxin SONG ; Tonglin LIU ; Shusheng LI ; Jianping ZHAO ; Yuancheng HUANG ; Yong XIONG ; Zuojiong GONG ; Qiaoxia TONG ; Jiazhi LIAO ; Feng FANG ; Xiaoping LUO ; Qin NING
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2023;16(1):26-32
Novel coronavirus Omicron variant infection can cause severe illness and even death in certain populations. Omicron variant infection may lead to systemic inflammatory response, coagulation disorder, multi-organ dysfunction and other pathophysiological changes, which are different from other Novel coronavirus variants to a certain extent, so therapeutic strategies should not be the same. The National Medical Center for Major Public Health Events invited experts in fields of infectious diseases, respiratory medicine, intensive care, pediatrics and fever clinic to develop this quick guideline based on the current best evidence and extensive clinical practices. This quick guideline aims to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of novel coronavirus Omicron infection, and to improve the disease management abilities of clinicians.
10.Correlation of endoscopic evaluation with laboratory indices and clinical disease activity in Crohn disease patients with different intestinal involvement
Xinyi WANG ; Yan TAN ; Feng DING ; Liang FANG ; Jixiong WU ; Min CHEN ; Meifang HUANG ; Jun XIAO ; Mei YE ; Yafei ZHANG ; Qiu ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2023;40(6):449-455
Objective:To investigate the correlations of endoscopic evaluation results with laboratory indices and clinical disease activity in Crohn disease (CD) patients with different intestinal involvement.Methods:Data of 147 patients diagnosed as having CD who visited the Department of Gastroenterology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022 were collected retrospectively. According to the involvement of intestinal segment, patients were divided into three groups: the group with isolated small intestinal involvement ( n=55), the group with both small intestinal and large intestinal involvement ( n=48), and the group with isolated large intestinal involvement ( n=44). Correlations of endoscopic evaluation (based on CDEIS) with laboratory indices and clinical disease activity (based on Harvey-Bradshaw index) were analyzed. Results:C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) could be used for the prediction of endoscopic disease activity. The areas under curve (AUC) of receiver operator characteristic (ROC) were 0.677 (0.506-0.849) and 0.744 (0.597-0.890), respectively. In terms of determing clinical disease activity, clinical Harvey-Bradshaw index was consistent with endoscopic CDEIS score in 65.3% (96/147) patients, showing a low positive correlation ( r=0.260, P<0.05). In subgroup analysis for patients with isolated small intestinal involvement, CRP showed no predictive value for clinical disease activity [AUC (95% CI): 0.617 (0.461-0.773), P=0.148], while for endoscopic activity neither CRP nor ESR showed predictive value [AUC (95% CI): 0.537 (0.146-0.929), P=0.829; AUC (95% CI): 0.571 (0.153-0.990), P=0.680]. Furthermore, for patients with isolated small intestinal involvement and both small intestinal and large intestinal involvement, no correlation was found between clinical Harvey-Bradshaw index and endoscopic CDEIS score ( r=0.222, P=0.092; r=0.142, P=0.322). Conclusion:For CD patients with small intestinal involvement, especially isolated small intestinal involvement, laboratory indices and clinical disease activity cannot accurately reflect endoscopic disease activity. Great importance should be attached to evaluation of the extent and activity of intestinal lesions by endoscopy, especially enteroscopy.


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