1.Impact of non-optimal temperature on 120 emergency call volume for acute alcohol intoxication: A time-series study in Wuxi City
Chao YANG ; Wanjun ZHANG ; Xiuzhu LI ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Xinliang DING ; Weijie ZHOU ; Chuncheng LU ; Pengfei ZHU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(10):1155-1161
Background Non-optimal temperatures pose significant threats to public health. Analyzing the association between temperature exposure and the number of emergency cases of acute alcohol intoxication can provide evidence for optimizing emergency resource allocation and response strategies. Objective To analyze the overall impact and lag effects of non-optimal temperatures on the number of 120 emergency calls for acute alcohol intoxication in Wuxi, and to assess the attributable risk, in order to provide empirical evidence for formulating climate-adaptive public health strategies. Methods Call records of acute alcohol intoxication from Wuxi's 120 emergency service, concurrent air pollutant data, and meteorological data (including daily mean temperature) were collected from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2020. Distributed lag nonlinear modeling was used for time-series analysis, with cross-basis functions to capture the nonlinear relationship and lag effects between temperature and emergency volume. Confounding factors such as long-term trends, humidity, pollutants [ultimately including ozone (O3) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5)], day of the week, and holidays were controlled. The maximum lag period was set to 14 days. Single-day lag and cumulative lag effects of extreme temperatures were analyzed, followed by sensitivity analysis. Effects were quantified using relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), and attributable fractions and numbers for different temperature ranges were calculated. Results A total of
2.Effects of flame retardant tributyl phosphate on early development of zebrafish
Yao LI ; Jingying ZHU ; Yao LI ; Limei CHEN ; Pengfei ZHU ; Xinliang DING ; Weijie ZHOU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(12):1376-1383
Background Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is widely used as an organophosphate flame retardant. However, there are limited studies on the toxicity of TBP to aquatic organisms at low levels of exposure. Objective To investigate the effects of TBP on early development of zebrafish (Danio rerio). Methods Zebrafish embryos were randomly divided into four groups at 2 h post-fertilisation (2 hpf), namely, the 0.01% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) control group and TBP exposure groups (0.02, 0.2 and 2 μg·L−1). The exposure time was from 2 hpf to 120 hpf and the hatching rate, malformation rate, heart rate and body length of zebrafish embryos at 72 hpf, the frequency of tail curling at 24-29 hpf, the locomotor ability at 96 hpf and the survival rate at 120 hpf were evaluated, respectively. The whole-body triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4) levels of juvenile fish were measured by enzyme immunoassay at the end of the infection, and the expression levels of hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis (HPT) and neurodevelopmental-related genes were detected by quantitative real-time PCR (q-PCR). Results The heart rates of zebrafish embryos were significantly decreased in all TBP-treated groups (P<0.001), the survival rates of the 0.02 and 2 μg·L−1 TBP groups were significantly decreased (P<0.05), and the malformation rate of the 2 μg·L−1 treated group was significantly increased (P<0.05), which was mainly manifested by pericardial oedema. The frequency of tail curling of zebrafish embryos in all groups reached the highest at 25 hpf, which was significantly lower (P<0.001) in all exposure groups than in the control group (P<0.001). In the locomotor behaviour experiments, the swimming speed of zebrafish larvae in the dark cycle was significantly decreased in the 0.02 and 0.2 μg·L−1 TBP groups (P<0.05), and similar results were found for the light cycle in the 0.2 and 2 μg·L−1 TBP groups (P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the T3 level of zebrafish juveniles in the 0.2 μg·L−1 TBP group increased significantly (P<0.05). The q-PCR results showed that the expression levels of HTP axis-related genes [thyroid hormone receptors (trα,
3.Studies on the effect of the p.Arg352Gln mutation on Bw07 transferase
Yongkui KONG ; Pengfei ZHU ; Xin LIU ; Jie SONG ; Li WANG ; Shuya WANG ; Qiankun YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(3):286-292
Objective:To investigate the molecular biological mechanism of Bw07 allele and its transferase alteration carried by a proband of ABw07 subtype.Methods:A 2-year-old male child was selected as the research object. The peripheral blood of the proband and his parents was identified for ABO blood type by the test tube method, and the ABO subgroup PCR-SSP detection and ABO gene sequencing were performed on the three individuals to determine their blood type genotypes. Finally, the effect of the p.Arg352Gln mutation on Bw07 transferase was verified by virtual mutation, DUET structure prediction, molecular dynamics analysis, and in vitro cellular experiments.Results:The serological phenotypes of the proband and his mother were ABw and Bw, respectively, while his father was normal A. The ABO subgroup PCR-SSP assay identified the three genotypes as Bw07/A, Bw07/O, and A/A, respectively.Sanger sequencing further verified that the proband and his mother carried the Bw07 gene, and virtual mutation showed that the intermolecular forces were weakened by the R352Q mutation. DUET predicted that this p.Arg352Gln mutation could affect the thermodynamic stability of Bw07 transferase. Molecular dynamics analysis confirmed that the alteration of thermodynamic stability was mainly related to the appearance of large fluctuations in the amino acid backbone atoms in the 125-133, 193-198 and 336-354 regions, and in vitro cellular experiments further verified the weakened antigen synthesis of Bw07 transferase.Conclusion:The formation of the ABw07 phenotype is associated with the mutation of the highly conserved Arg352 to Gln in Bw07 transferase.
4.Penile protection with a self-developed flexible sleeve penile protection device after circumcision: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Pengfei TUO ; Kewei CHEN ; Xinchen LIU ; Guodong ZHU ; Huixing HE ; Tao CAI ; Yuxuan LI ; Xun ZHAO ; Liyuan GE ; Shudong ZHANG ; Lulin MA ; Wei GUO ; Zhuo LIU
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(4):363-367
【Objective】 To investigate the protective effects of aflexible sleeve penile protection device on reducing postoperative pain and wound edema in patients after circumcision. 【Methods】 A total of 54 patients who underwent circumcision at Yan’an Branch of Peking University Third Hospital during Feb.1 and May 31, 2023 were enrolled.The patients were randomly divided into the experimental group and control group, with 27 patients in either groups.Patients in the experimental group were treated with a flexible sleeve penis protection device after surgery, and patients in the control group were treated with traditional gauze bandage after surgery.Postoperative pain, wound edema and complications were compared between the two groups. 【Results】 In terms of pain, the visual analogue scale of the experimental group was significantly lower at 6 hours [(1.7±0.9) vs.(3.3±1.9), P<0.001] and 2 days [(2.0±1.3) vs.(3.3±1.3), P<0.001] after surgery than that of the control group, but there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups on the 4th and 7th postoperative days (P>0.05).In terms of edema, the edema score of the experimental group was significantly lower than that of the control group on the 2nd postoperative day [(2.0±1.0) vs.(4.0±0.8), P<0.001] , the 4th postoperative day [(1.5±1.2) vs.(2.6±0.9), P<0.001] , and the 7th postoperative day [(0.9±1.3) vs.(2.3±1.5), P<0.001] .There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of complications between the two groups (P>0.05). 【Conclusion】 The flexible sleeve penile protection device has significant effects of reducing early postoperative pain and reducing edema in patients undergoing circumcision.
5.Efficacy of joint replacement versus closed reduction and internal fixation in treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures combined with osteoporosis
Ruizhi ZHU ; Qiang QU ; Pengfei CUI ; Dong LIU ; Yongtao ZHANG ; Changyao WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(12):1869-1874
BACKGROUND:Stable intertrochanteric fractures can be treated by closed reduction and internal fixation,but there is no absolute advantage for unstable intertrochanteric fractures with osteoporosis. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the efficacy of arthroplasty in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly with osteoporosis by comparing the indexes related to closed reduction internal fixation and arthroplasty. METHODS:Clinical data of 102 elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures of the femur treated in Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2017 to January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed.Patients were divided into two groups according to the surgical method.In the Gamma3 group,62 cases received Gamma3 internal fixation system.In the joint replacement group,40 cases received an artificial femoral head replacement or total hip replacement.Surgical information,hospitalization,hip function,and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There were statistical differences between the Gamma3 group and the joint replacement group in weight-bearing time(P<0.001),hospital stay(P<0.05),intraoperative bleeding(P<0.001),and length of surgery(P<0.001).The mean weight-bearing time and hospital stay were shorter in the joint replacement group than in the Gamma3 group.Intraoperative bleeding and duration of surgery were better in the Gamma3 group than in the joint replacement group.(2)There was no significant difference in Harris hip score,subitem centesimal hip score,and postoperative complications 12 months after surgery in both groups(P=0.526,0.788,0.228).(3)It is indicated that arthroplasty has achieved better outcomes in the treatment of elderly unstable intertrochanteric fractures combined with osteoporosis,enabling early weight bearing and functional exercise.Careful selection of the appropriate patient and prosthesis type for arthroplasty will result in greater patient benefit.
6.Drug-eluting bead TACE combined with apatinib and camrelizumab for treating massive hepatocellular carcinoma
Jinwei CHEN ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xuhua DUAN ; Pengfei CHEN ; Xingshu ZHU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2024;21(2):65-69
Objective To observe the value of drug-eluting bead TACE(D-TACE)combined with apatinib and camrelizumab for treating massive hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods Data of 35 patients with massive HCC who underwent D-TACE sequential apatinib and camrelizumab were retrospectively analyzed.The overall survival(OS)and progression free survival(PFS)were recorded,and the objective response rate(ORR),disease control rate(DCR)and treatment-related adverse event(TRAE)were evaluated.Results Combination treatment were all successfully performed in all 35 cases.At the last follow-up,the median PFS was 8.09 months,and the median OS was 20.00 months.One,3,6,and 12 months after treatments,ORR was 65.71%(23/35),71.43%(25/35),65.71%(23/35)and 60.71%(17/28),respectively,DCR was 94.29%(33/35),88.57%(31/35),80.00%(28/35)and 67.86%(19/28),respectively.TRAE of combination treatment mainly ranged from grade 1 to 2,and all relieved after symptomatic treatments.Conclusion D-TACE combined with apatinib and camrelizumab was effective and safe for treating massive HCC,with controllable adverse reactions.
7.Research advance of clinical application of X-ray Flash-RT equipment
Ruo TANG ; Xiaozhong HE ; Pengfei ZHU ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Ziping HUANG ; Shuqing LIAO ; Tao WEI ; Liu YANG ; Jinshui SHI
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(1):24-28
The protection effect of flash-radiotherapy(Flash-RT)with super-high dose on normal tissue has obtained wide attention in therapeutic radiology since it was found in 2014 year.The increasing research demand of Flash-RT with super-high dose-rate proposed new challenge for the existing radiotherapy equipment.Based on the demands of FLASH-RT research and clinical application,this review analyzed the proposed new requirement of Flash-RT for equipment,and introduce current scientific facilities with the experimental ability of X-ray FLASH-RT,as well as the situation of the specialized FLASH-RT equipment which were developing.The research of Flash-RT mechanism need the existing equipment with high-energy X-ray source develop toward high power,while the clinical application of Flash-RT demand these transient high-power devices should possess a series of radiotherapy techniques such as multi angle irradiation,conformal radiotherapy and others.Currently,China's X-ray FLASH-RT research is at the forefront of the world,which is expected to achieve the first breakthrough of high-end medical equipment in the X-ray Flash RT field.
8.Dosage of 4-Vinylcyclohexene Diepoxide in Induction of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency in Rats
Weixin LI ; Pengfei DU ; Yaoyao ZHU ; Chenchen SU ; Huanfang XU ; Li YANG ; Xiaojing SONG ; Yigong FANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(18):72-79
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of different doses and withdrawal time of 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide (VCD) on the reproductive endocrine levels of female rats, and to explore the effective, stable, and safe dosage of VCD for constructing a premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) rat model. MethodSD rats with regular estrous cycles were randomly divided into three groups: blank group, low-dose VCD group (80 mg·kg-1·d-1), and high-dose VCD group (160 mg·kg-1·d-1), with 24 rats in each group. After drug intervention, samples were collected on the 15th day (D15) and the 45th day (D45) after intervention. The general condition, rate of estrous cycle disturbance, serum hormone levels, ovarian histomorphology, follicle count, pregnancy outcome, and the protein and mRNA expression of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β and Smad2/3 were assessed. ResultCompared with the blank group, the low-dose VCD group showed no significant differences in the rate of estrous cycle disturbance or serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol (E2) levels. Ovarian tissue was damaged. Specifically, the number of primordial and primary follicles decreased on D15 (P<0.01), and the number of secondary follicles (P<0.01) and antral follicles (P<0.05) further decreased on D45. The litter number decreased on D15 (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference on D45. Furthermore, TGF-β protein levels increased on D15 (P<0.05) and D45 (P<0.01). The Smad2/3 levels increased on D45 (P<0.01), and TGF-β and Smad2/3 mRNA levels increased on D45 (P<0.05). Compared with the results in the blank group, the disturbance rate of the estrous cycle increased on D45 in the high-dose VCD group (P<0.01). The serum of FSH and LH increased (P<0.01), while E2 decreased (P<0.05). Ovarian tissue was damaged, and the downward trend of follicles at all levels was similar to that in the low-dose VCD group. The litter number significantly decreased on D15 and D45. TGF-β and Smad2/3 protein levels increased (P<0.05,P<0.01), and TGF-β mRNA increased on D45 (P<0.05). ConclusionHigh-dose VCD is an ideal method for constructing a POI rat model, being effective, stable, and safe.
9.Safety of defocusing soft lenses and their research progress in myopia prevention and control
Pengfei JIANG ; Shan XU ; Shouhui ZHU ; Bingxin PAN
International Eye Science 2024;24(9):1457-1460
Myopia is a common ophthalmic disease that endangers the health of eyes all over the world. The incidence rate of myopia is high in China. Myopia has become the most prominent problem affecting the health of young people's eyes. Myopia prevention and control work has become urgent. Periretinal hyperopia defocusing is one of the main causes of myopia, and the defocusing soft lenses involved based on this principle have played a good role in myopia prevention and control. This article summarizes the working principle of defocusing soft lenses for controlling myopia and its impact on corneal and visual function, and evaluates the prevention and control effect of defocusing soft lenses on myopia based on current research.
10.Development of the Spleen Deficiency Evidence Scale for County Residentsand Test of Reliability and Validity
Meng ZHU ; Lingjuan JIA ; Fuzhen PAN ; Huiqing CHEN ; Jing XIAO ; Pengfei SHAO ; Yuxuan GONG ; Weifang ZHENG ; Yongsheng ZHANG ; Xiaqiu WU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(7):1939-1945
Objective This study was to develop a"Spleen Deficiency Certificate Scale for County Residents"and test its reliability.It was then developed as an objective tool for Chinese medicine evidence and symptoms for the prevention and control of chronic diseases among county residents.Methods The scale was compiled based on the team's previous foundation.The reliability of the scale was evaluated using internal consistency reliability and split-half reliability,while its validity was evaluated using structural validity,content validity,calibration validity,and discriminant validity.Results The study included 213 adults from Lanxi,of whom 155 were tested for intestinal flora.Seven scale entries were identified:Fatigue,fear of cold,bland mouth,loss of appetite,diarrhea,weak bowel movements,and tooth-marked tongue.In the reliability test,Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.828 and McDonald's ω coefficient was 0.825.The"stomach pain"and"bloating"entries did not meet the inclusion requirements and were recommended to be deleted.The Spearman-Brown coefficient was 0.839.The exploratory factor analysis of the two common factors explained 61.6%of the cumulative variance.The calibration validity indicated that the ratio of salivary amylase activity before and after acid stimulation was 0.826±0.253 in the group with spleen deficiency.Significant differences(P<0.05)in the genera Dialister,Shigella,Leuconostoc,Photobacterium,Trabulsiella,and Parvimonas between the spleen deficiency group and the non-spleen deficiency group.Conclusion The Spleen Deficiency Scale for County Residents demonstrates good reliability and validity.

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