1.Proficiency testing on determination of the content of geniposide in Gardeniae fructus by HPLC
Xiaohan GUO ; Yan CHANG ; Jiating ZHANG ; Kunzi YU ; Jianbo YANG ; Minghua LI ; Siyu MA ; Yiyun LU ; Xinhua XIANG ; Xianlong CHENG ; Feng WEI
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(10):1115-1123
Objective To carry out a proficiency testing of content determination of geniposide in Gardeniae fructus,evaluate the content determination ability of index components in traditional Chinese medicine in the laboratory of inspection and detection in drug-related fields,and improve the quality control ability of content determination of related laboratories.Methods The laboratory's capability-verification activities were conducted based on the CNAS-RL02 Rules for Proficiency Testing and ISO/IEC 17043 Conformity Assessment-General Requirements for Proficiency Testing.After preparing the sample,the results of homogeneity and stability tests were analyzed according to CNAS-GL003 Guidance on Evaluating the Homogeneity and Stability of Samples Used for Proficiency Testing.After the test results were qualified,they were used as proficiency testing samples and randomly distributed to participants.The results were collected,and the robust statistical method and the Z scores were used to analyze the results of these laboratories'reports.Results 403 laboratories in this proficiency testing program reported the results,of which 367 results were acceptable,accounting for 91.07%,17(4.22%)laboratories obtained suspicious results,and 19 laboratories gave unsatisfactory results,with the dissatisfaction rate of 4.71%.Conclusion The majority of the 403 participant laboratories have the ability to determine the content of geniposide in Gardeniae fructus by HPLC and the laboratory testing ability and quality management level of the drug monitoring system are high.This proficiency testing provides a basis for understanding the technical reserve capacity and management level of China's pharmaceutical inspection and testing laboratories,and provides technical support for future government supervision.
2.Early gait analysis after total knee arthroplasty based on artificial intelligence dynamic image recognition
Ming ZHANG ; Ya-Nan SUI ; Cheng WANG ; Hao-Chong ZHANG ; Zhi-Wei CAI ; Quan-Lei ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Tian-Tian XIA ; Xiao-Ran ZU ; Yi-Jian HUANG ; Cong-Shu HUANG ; Xiang LI
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2024;37(9):855-861
Objective To explore early postoperative gait characteristics and clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty(TKA).Methods From February 2023 to July 2023,26 patients with unilateral knee osteoarthritis(KOA)were treated with TKA,including 4 males and 22 females,aged from 57 to 85 years old with an average of(67.58±6.49)years old;body mass in-dex(BMI)ranged from 18.83 to 38.28 kg·m-2 with an average of(26.43±4.15)kg·m-2;14 patients on the left side,12 pa-tients on the right side;according to Kellgren-Lawrence(K-L)classification,6 patients with grade Ⅲ and 20 patients with grade Ⅳ;the courses of disease ranged from 1 to 14 years with an average of(5.54±3.29)years.Images and videos of standing up and walking,walking side shot,squatting and supine kneeling were taken with smart phones before operation and 6 weeks after operation.The human posture estimation framework OpenPose were used to analyze stride frequency,step length,step length,step speed,active knee knee bending angle,stride length,double support phase time,as well as maximum hip flexion angle and maximum knee bending angle on squatting position.Western Ontario and McMaster Universities(WOMAC)arthritis index and Knee Society Score(KSS)were used to evaluate clinical efficacy of knee joint.Results All patients were followed up for 5 to 7 weeks with an average of(6.00±0.57)weeks.The total score of WOMAC decreased from(64.85±11.54)before op-eration to(45.81±7.91)at 6 weeks after operation(P<0.001).The total KSS was increased from(101.19±9.58)before opera-tion to(125.50±10.32)at 6 weeks after operation(P<0.001).The gait speed,stride frequency and stride length of the affected side before operation were(0.32±0.10)m·s-1,(96.35±24.18)steps·min-1,(0.72±0.14)m,respectively;and increased to(0.48±0.11)m·s 1,(104.20±22.53)steps·min-1,(0.79±0.10)m at 6 weeks after operation(P<0.05).The lower limb support time and active knee bending angle decreased from(0.31±0.38)sand(125.21±11.64)° before operation to(0.11±0.04)s and(120.01±13.35)° at 6 weeks after operation(P<0.05).Eleven patients could able to complete squat before operation,13 patients could able to complete at 6 weeks after operation,and 9 patients could able to complete both before operation and 6 weeks after operation.In 9 patients,the maximum bending angle of crouching position was increased from 76.29° to 124.11° before operation to 91.35° to 134.12° at 6 weeks after operation,and the maximum bending angle of hip was increased from 103.70° to 147.25° before operation to 118.61° to 149.48° at 6 weeks after operation.Conclusion Gait analysis technology based on artificial intelligence image recognition is a safe and effective method to quantitatively identify the changes of pa-tients'gait.Knee pain of KOA was relieved and the function was improved,the supporting ability of the affected limb was im-proved after TKA,and the patient's stride frequency,stride length and stride speed were improved,and the overall movement rhythm of both lower limbs are more coordinated.
3.Genetic characterization of varicella-zoster virus in Jilin province from 2010 to 2023
Xiang LI ; Leilei WEI ; Biao HUANG ; Tao CHENG ; Yuanchun SHAN ; Guixiang QIN ; Hongyan SUN ; Shangwei JI ; Xin TIAN ; Simei FU ; Shuang WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(5):521-526
Objective:This study aimed to analyze the genomic characteristics of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) strains circulating in Jilin province from 2010 to 2023.Methods:Vesicle fluid from 78 sporadic cases with VZV infection were collected in Jilin province from 2010 to 2023, after detecting by Real-time PCR, 26 specimens (CT<25) were detected by PCR. Open reading frame 22(ORF22), ORF38 and ORF62 were amplified and analyzed. Genotyping was confirmed by SNPs ORF22 (37902, 38019, 38055, 38081 and 38177) and ORF38 (69424). Vaccine strains were indentified from wild-type strains according to ORF38 (69349) and ORF62 (106262, 107252, and 108111). Sequences were analyzed by homologous comparison and phylogenetic analysis.Results:The comparison with Dumas sequence revealed that SNPs (37902, 38055, 38081 and 38177) in ORF22 and ORF38 (69424) have mutations similar to the pOka strain, which belong to clade 2. Compared to the Dumas and Baike strains, all 26 samples were wild-type strains. JL2016-4 strain changes from threonine to asparaginyl at position 38059, JL2021-4 strain changes from arginine to proline at position 37933, from aspartic acid to tyrosine at position 37935, and from aspartic acid at base 38031 to tyrosine. JL2023-1 strain changes from arginine to leucine at position 37933.Conclusions:VZV has been prevalent for 14 years in Jilin province. The main epidemic strains belong to the clade 2. We should strengthen the monitoring of VZV outbreaks and raise the coverage rate of VZV vaccination.
4.Summary of quality control report of Chest Pain Center in 2023
House Heart CHINA ; Chest Pain Professional Committee of National Clinical Research Center for Interventional Medicine ; Yong HUO ; Ding-Cheng XIANG ; Wei-Yi FANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2024;32(11):618-625
In recent years,the number of Chest Pain Centers in China has increased rapidly.As of December 2023,there were 5 725 registered units of Chest Pain Centers nationwide,2 660 of which had passed the acceptance,and a total of 14.67 million patients with acute chest pain were treated.The Chest Pain Centers treated more than 3.18 million patients with acute chest pain in 2023,including more than 690 000 patients with acute myocardial infarction,and achieved positive results:significantly increasing the proportion of reperfusion therapy for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients,ensuring the treatment of myocardial infarction patients in a short time,shortening the length of patient hospitalization,and reducing the hospitalization costs and mortality of patients.Through the construction of chest pain center,the treatment process was significantly optimized and the prognosis of patients was improved.At present,the construction and quality control of Chest Pain Centers still need to be further promoted.In some areas,the construction proportion of Chest Pain Centers and the level of diagnosis and treatment of chest pain need to be improved,patient delay is still an important challenge for the treatment of acute chest pain in China.
5.The Association Between Causality Orientation and Internet Gaming Disorder, and the Role of Sensation Seeking, Anxiety, and Depression
Yanjie PENG ; Yuxiang WANG ; Zhenle PENG ; Xiaoyuan LIAO ; Ke GONG ; Cheng QIN ; Mingyuan TIAN ; Xiaotong CHENG ; Xinyi ZHOU ; Juan DENG ; Yuwen CHEN ; Shuang FENG ; Maomao ZHANG ; Kezhi LIU ; Bo XIANG ; Wei LEI ; Jing CHEN
Psychiatry Investigation 2024;21(11):1268-1278
Objective:
Self-determination theory (SDT) deems that people have three causality orientations: autonomy orientation, control orientation, and impersonal orientation. Previous studies suggested that lower autonomy orientation or higher control and impersonal orientations may be associated with more addictive behaviors. Our study aimed to investigate if these associations exist in Internet gaming disorder (IGD), and if sensation seeking, anxiety, and depression could influence the associations between causality orientations and IGD symptoms.
Methods:
A total of 1,400 college students completed the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale, General Causality Orientation Scale, Brief Sensation Seeking Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire. Correlation, multiple linear regressions, structural equation model (SEM) analyses, and moderation analyses were conducted to explore the associations.
Results:
The control and impersonal orientations were positively associated with IGD symptoms, while the autonomy orientation was negatively associated with them. Moreover, SEM analyses showed that the autonomy-IGD relationship was totally mediated by anxiety and depression, the impersonal-IGD relationship was partially mediated by anxiety, and the control-IGD relationship was partially mediated by depression. Finally, the effects of causality orientations on IGD were moderated by sensation seeking.
Conclusion
Overall, autonomy orientation is linked to fewer gaming problems, whereas control and impersonal orientations are associated with more gaming problems. Moreover, the relationships between causality orientations and IGD symptoms are mediated by anxiety and depression and moderated by sensation seeking. Our findings inform theory on the motivations of gaming behaviors and may shed light on the prevention and intervention of IGD from the perspective of SDT.
6.Psychological status-based early risk warning combined with multidisciplinary team intervention improves satisfaction of the outpatients in the andrology clinic
Xun-Mei HUANG ; Ping MENG ; Hui LI ; Wei-Xiang HE ; Xiao-Li MA ; Jing-Jing GAO ; Rui-Zhi XUE ; Rui CHENG
National Journal of Andrology 2024;30(10):878-883
Objective:To investigate the psychological status of the outpatients in the andrology clinic and the effect of risk warning combined with multidisciplinary team(MDT)intervention on their satisfaction.Methods:Using convenience sampling,we enrolled 600 outpatients seeking medical attention in the Department of Andrology of our hospital from July to October 2022.We ran-domized the patients into a control(n=300)and an observation group(n=300),obtained their basic information,evaluated their psychological status with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale(HADS),and assessed their satisfaction with the Xijing Hospital Outpatients'Satisfaction Questionnaire(HOSQ).The controls followed the routine procedure of treatment,while the patients in the ob-servation group received early warning before intervention based on their HADS scores.We provided normal medical care for those with HADS scores≤7,employed empathetic communication for those with HADS scores of 8-10,and conducted MDT intervention for those with HADS scores≥1l,followed by comparison of the patients'satisfaction with the outpatient service between the two groups.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in general conditions between the groups of patients(P>0.05).The mean prevalence rate of anxiety and depression was 47.83%among the male subjects,lower in the control than in the observation group(47.00%vs 48.67%,P>0.05),but higher in the patients with the education of junior high school or below(60.99%)than in those with that of senior high school(22.34%)and university or above(16.67%),and also higher in those aged 18-40 years(67.38%)than in those aged 41-60 years(51.82%)and over 60 years old(38.33%).A significantly higher rate of satisfaction with the outpatient service was found in the observation group than in the controls(97.18%vs 90.39%,P<0.05).Conclusion:Anxie-ty and depression are prevalent among the outpatients in the andrology clinic,with a higher prevalence rate in those with lower educa-tion and at a younger age.Early risk warning combined with MDT intervention can improve the satisfaction of the patients.
7.Free chimeric mini-flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery with flexor carpi radialis tendon in reconstruction of composite tissue defect of dorsal fingers
Zhuoxuan CHENG ; Xiangming ZHANG ; Songxia HE ; Peng WEI ; Yang XIANG ; Enxing YU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2024;47(3):287-293
Objective:To explore the surgical procedure and clinical efficacy of free chimeric tendon mini-flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch with flexor carpi radialis of radial artery in reconstruction of the dorsal finger composite tissue defects.Methods:From January 2020 to December 2022, 6 fingers (6 patients) with combined dorsal soft tissue and extensor tendon defects were treated in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University. The ipsilateral free chimeric flexor carpi radialis tendon mini-flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery was used to reconstruct the soft tissue defects that sized 1.5 cm×1.8 cm - 2.5 cm×3.0 cm and the extensor tendon defects ranged 1.5 - 2.5 cm in length. The flap donor sites were directly sutured. Blood supply and survival of the flaps were observed after surgery. Postoperative follow-ups were scheduled at the 1, 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after surgery and mainly conducted at the outpatient clinic and by home visits. Patients who were inconvenient to visit the hospital were reviewed through WeChat or telephone interviews. The follow-up included the colour, texture, appearance, sensation of the flap and functional status of the affected fingers.Results:After surgery, all 6 flaps survived without any incidence. All flap donor sites achieved stage I healing. The postoperative follow-up lasted 6-22 (mean 11.3) months. The colour and texture of the flaps were similar to those of the skin of dorsal finger, without bulky appearance. For the 3 flaps that had nerve anastomoses, the sensation recovery of the flap achieved to S 3+, with TPD at 7.6 mm, 7.9 mm and 8.3 mm, respectively, and 7.93 mm in average. For the 3 flaps without nerve anastomosis, the sensation recovery of the flap achieved S 3. No complication occurred at the donor sites. According to the Evaluation Trial Standards of Upper Limb Partial Functional of Hand Surgery of Chinese Medical Association, 4 patients were in excellent and 2 in good. Conclusion:Transfer of free chimeric flexor carpi radialis tendon mini-flap pedicled with superficial palmar branch of radial artery in reconstruction of the soft tissue defect in dorsal finger offers the advantages of reliable blood supply, sufficient blood reflux, bridging blood vessels, nerves and tendons, a minimal damage to the donor site and satisfactory postoperative outcome. It is an ideal surgical procedure for reconstruction of the composite tissue defects in dorsal finger.
8.The Association Between Causality Orientation and Internet Gaming Disorder, and the Role of Sensation Seeking, Anxiety, and Depression
Yanjie PENG ; Yuxiang WANG ; Zhenle PENG ; Xiaoyuan LIAO ; Ke GONG ; Cheng QIN ; Mingyuan TIAN ; Xiaotong CHENG ; Xinyi ZHOU ; Juan DENG ; Yuwen CHEN ; Shuang FENG ; Maomao ZHANG ; Kezhi LIU ; Bo XIANG ; Wei LEI ; Jing CHEN
Psychiatry Investigation 2024;21(11):1268-1278
Objective:
Self-determination theory (SDT) deems that people have three causality orientations: autonomy orientation, control orientation, and impersonal orientation. Previous studies suggested that lower autonomy orientation or higher control and impersonal orientations may be associated with more addictive behaviors. Our study aimed to investigate if these associations exist in Internet gaming disorder (IGD), and if sensation seeking, anxiety, and depression could influence the associations between causality orientations and IGD symptoms.
Methods:
A total of 1,400 college students completed the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale, General Causality Orientation Scale, Brief Sensation Seeking Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire. Correlation, multiple linear regressions, structural equation model (SEM) analyses, and moderation analyses were conducted to explore the associations.
Results:
The control and impersonal orientations were positively associated with IGD symptoms, while the autonomy orientation was negatively associated with them. Moreover, SEM analyses showed that the autonomy-IGD relationship was totally mediated by anxiety and depression, the impersonal-IGD relationship was partially mediated by anxiety, and the control-IGD relationship was partially mediated by depression. Finally, the effects of causality orientations on IGD were moderated by sensation seeking.
Conclusion
Overall, autonomy orientation is linked to fewer gaming problems, whereas control and impersonal orientations are associated with more gaming problems. Moreover, the relationships between causality orientations and IGD symptoms are mediated by anxiety and depression and moderated by sensation seeking. Our findings inform theory on the motivations of gaming behaviors and may shed light on the prevention and intervention of IGD from the perspective of SDT.
9.The Association Between Causality Orientation and Internet Gaming Disorder, and the Role of Sensation Seeking, Anxiety, and Depression
Yanjie PENG ; Yuxiang WANG ; Zhenle PENG ; Xiaoyuan LIAO ; Ke GONG ; Cheng QIN ; Mingyuan TIAN ; Xiaotong CHENG ; Xinyi ZHOU ; Juan DENG ; Yuwen CHEN ; Shuang FENG ; Maomao ZHANG ; Kezhi LIU ; Bo XIANG ; Wei LEI ; Jing CHEN
Psychiatry Investigation 2024;21(11):1268-1278
Objective:
Self-determination theory (SDT) deems that people have three causality orientations: autonomy orientation, control orientation, and impersonal orientation. Previous studies suggested that lower autonomy orientation or higher control and impersonal orientations may be associated with more addictive behaviors. Our study aimed to investigate if these associations exist in Internet gaming disorder (IGD), and if sensation seeking, anxiety, and depression could influence the associations between causality orientations and IGD symptoms.
Methods:
A total of 1,400 college students completed the Internet Gaming Disorder Scale, General Causality Orientation Scale, Brief Sensation Seeking Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire. Correlation, multiple linear regressions, structural equation model (SEM) analyses, and moderation analyses were conducted to explore the associations.
Results:
The control and impersonal orientations were positively associated with IGD symptoms, while the autonomy orientation was negatively associated with them. Moreover, SEM analyses showed that the autonomy-IGD relationship was totally mediated by anxiety and depression, the impersonal-IGD relationship was partially mediated by anxiety, and the control-IGD relationship was partially mediated by depression. Finally, the effects of causality orientations on IGD were moderated by sensation seeking.
Conclusion
Overall, autonomy orientation is linked to fewer gaming problems, whereas control and impersonal orientations are associated with more gaming problems. Moreover, the relationships between causality orientations and IGD symptoms are mediated by anxiety and depression and moderated by sensation seeking. Our findings inform theory on the motivations of gaming behaviors and may shed light on the prevention and intervention of IGD from the perspective of SDT.
10.Mechanism of carvacrol on inhibiting biofilm formation of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae
Chun-Ping WEI ; Tian-Xin XIANG ; Yang LIU ; Na CHENG ; Fei HAN ; Li ZHOU ; Peng LIU ; Dan-Dan WEI
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2024;23(7):833-839
Objective To explore the potential mechanism of carvacrol on inhibiting the formation of biofilm of hy-pervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae(hvKP).Methods The possible mechanisms of carvacrol were analyzed based on the detection of its effects on the formation and morphology of biofilms,changes in extracellular polysaccharide and capsule polysaccharide content,as well as changes in the expression levels of biofilm-related genes rmpA2,mag A,mrkA,mrkB,and treC of hvKP.Results The minimum inhibitory concentration of carvacrol on hvKP was 512 μg/mL,with an obvious inhibitory effect on the biofilm formation of hvKP,presenting a concentration-depen-dent effect.Under the scanning electron microscope,it was observed that the biofilm structure was loose and the in-tercellular connections were not dense under the intervention of carvacrol.The Congo Red adsorption test and m-hydroxybiphenyl colorimetric method showed that carvacrol could reduce the content of capsule polysaccharides of hvKP,but didn't affect the total extracellular polysaccharide content.Fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)showed that under the effect of carvacrol at sub-inhibitory concentration,the synthesis of capsule polysaccharide,expression levels of sugar transport system and pili adhesion-related genes all decreased by more than 50%.Conclusion Carvacrol has a significant inhibitory effect on the formation of biofilm in hvKP,and its mechanism may be related to the decrease of synthesis of capsule polysaccharide as well as expression of biofilm-re-lated genes,such as sugar transport system and pili adhesion.

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