1.Prevalence of menopausal syndrome among postmenopausal women in Pan'an County
YING Huizhen ; JI Li ; KONG Wenjuan ; WANG Yuan ; CHEN Xiaoxia ; HU Caihong ; FU Haiying ; LU Yuanyuan ; CHE Xiuli
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(3):312-315
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of menopausal syndrome among postmenopausal women in Pan'an County, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide the basis for guiding the health management of postmenopausal women.
Methods:
From May 2023 to April 2024, the postmenopausal women aged 40 to 69 years in Pan'an County were selected using the random cluster sampling method. Demographic information, lifestyle and prevalence of gynecological diseases were collected through questionnaire surveys. The prevalence of menopausal syndrome was assessed by modified Kupperman Score Scale. Factors affecting menopausal syndrome were analyzed by a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 816 postmenopausal women were surveyed, with an mean age of (57.63±2.92) years and a mean natural menopause age of (49.85±2.13) years. There were 574 cases with menopausal syndrome, with a prevalence of 70.34%. Flashes and sweating, insomnia and irritability were common symptoms, accounting for 62.87%, 47.43% and 41.18%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that monthly personal income of ≤5 000 yuan (<3 000 yuan, OR=3.124, 95%CI: 1.829-5.335; 3 000-5 000 yuan, OR=2.399, 95%CI: 1.370-4.201) and having gynecological diseases (OR=1.970, 95%CI: 1.292-3.004) were associated with a higher risk of menopausal syndrome, while average (OR=0.141, 95%CI: 0.072-0.276) or sufficient sleep quality (OR=0.095, 95%CI: 0.049-0.185) were associated with a lower risk of menopausal syndrome.
Conclusion
The prevalence of menopausal syndrome among postmenopausal women in Pan'an County is relatively high, and is mainly influenced by personal economic status, sleep quality and the presence of gynecological diseases.
2.Effect of neuromuscular exercise for knee osteoarthritis pain and function:a meta-analysis
Yundi SUN ; Lulu CHENG ; Haili WAN ; Ying CHANG ; Wenjuan XIONG ; Yuan XIA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(9):1945-1952
OBJECTIVE:Neuromuscular exercise is a new comprehensive rehabilitation therapy in recent years,but its effect on knee osteoarthritis is still controversial.The purpose of this paper is to systematically evaluate the efficacy of neuromuscular exercise on knee osteoarthritis pain and function. METHODS:The randomized controlled trials addressing neuromuscular exercise in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis pain and function were retrieved from PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase,EBSCO,CNKI,Web of Science,China Biomedical Database(CBM),VIP,and WanFang Database.The retrieval time ranged from database inception to October 2023.The neuromuscular training group(experimental group)was given neuromuscular training or neuromuscular training as the main intervention;the control group was a blank group or given conventional rehabilitation.Outcome indicators included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC)score,walking time,knee stability,and the maximum number of knee flexion in 30 seconds.The risk of bias was evaluated by the Cochrane Collaboration tool and the Physiotherapy Evidence Database.Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software. RESULTS:A total of 11 randomized controlled trials were included,and 628 samples were extracted.The results of Meta-analysis showed that the experimental group was superior to the control group in terms of WOMAC pain score[standardized mean difference(SMD)=0.38,95%confidence interval(CI):0.08-0.69,P=0.01],knee stability(SMD=0.57,95%CI:0.23-0.92,P=0.001),the maximum number of knee joint flexion in 30 seconds(SMD=0.35,95%CI:0.05-0.65,P=0.02),and WOMAC physical function score(SMD=-0.79,95%CI:-1.30 to-0.28,P=0.002).In both groups,walking speed was increased and walking ability was improved in patients with knee osteoarthritis,but there was no significant difference(walking time:SMD=-0.22,95%CI:-0.48-0.03,P=0.09). CONCLUSION:Neuromuscular exercise can effectively improve knee joint pain,enhance the stability of the knee joint,and promote functional recovery in patients with knee osteoarthritis.However,more high-quality randomized controlled trials are still needed to further confirm the research.
3.Expression and clinical significance of Periostin in chronic rhinosinusitis
Longyan LIU ; Yuanzhen SHI ; Yuan HOU ; Wenjuan DING ; Yong LI ; Zengping LIU ; Shihong DUAN
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2025;32(8):486-491
OBJECTIVE To investigate the expression and clinical significance of Periostin in tissues of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis(CRS).METHODS Real-time quantitative PCR and immunohistochemistry were used to detect periostin expression in eosinophilic CRS with nasal polyps(ECRSwNP),non-eosinophilic CRS with nasal polyps(non-ECRSwNP),CRS without nasal polyps(CRSsNP),and control tissues.Correlations between periostin levels and blood eosinophil percentage(Eos%),Lund-Mackay score,modified endoscopic score,and Japanese epidemiological survey of refractory eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis(JESREC)score were analyzed.Additionally,changes in SNOT-22 and VAS scores were compared at different preoperative and postoperative times.The predictive value of periostin for ECRSwNP was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis.RESULTS Periostin expression was detected in all groups(ECRSwNP,non-ECRSwNP,CRSsNP,and controls),with predominant localization in the basement membrane and mucosal subepithelial lamina propria.Significantly elevated periostin levels were detected in the ECRSwNP group compared to the other three groups(P<0.001).Furthermore,Periostin mRNA expression showed significant positive correlations with blood Eos%,JESREC score,and Lund-Mackay score.SNOT-22 and VAS scores were significantly elevated in the ECRSwNP group at preoperative evaluation and 9 months postoperatively(P<0.001).ROC curve analysis demonstrated that periostin had a substantial predictive value for ECRSwNP(AUC=0.957).CONCLUSION Periostin plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis,contributing to the diagnosis,severity assessment,and prognosis evaluation of ECRSwNP,while offering potential therapeutic targets for CRS management.
4.Assessment for the best evidence of preventing fire accident in electrical surgery of operation room
Li LI ; Yuan HU ; Wenjuan MA ; Likun LUO ; Min FENG ; Shuangfeng ZHENG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(10):120-127
Objective:To search,evaluate and integrate the best evidence of preventing fire accident in electrical surgery of domestic and international operating room,so as to provide reference for clinical practice of equipment in electrical surgery of operating room.Methods:This study conducted a literature review for domestically and internationally support systems of clinical decision,guideline websites,websites of nursing professional association,and Chinese-English databases.A series of relative literatures of fire accident in electrical surgery of operating room were included,which focused on clinical decisions,guidelines,evidence summaries,systematic evaluations,and expert consensus.The search period covered from the establishment date of database to November 12,2024,and the included literatures only limited to be English and Chinese publications.Two researchers who received evidence-based training independently evaluated the quality of these literatures,and they extracted and integrated information meeting quality standards according to professional judgment.Results:A total of 4,807 literatures were obtained after preliminary search.Then,a total of 12 research literatures were included,including 1 clinical decision,4 guidelines,1 evidence summary,3 systematic reviews and 3 expert consensus.The 20 best evidences of preventing fire accident in electrical surgery of operating room were summarized from three aspects:risk factors,risk assessment and preventive measures.Conclusion:The best evidence of preventing fire accident in electrical surgery of operating room can provide evidence-based evidences for the standardized management for electrical surgery of operation room,and provide basis for formulating management plan of preventing fire accident in electrical surgery of operation room,and for standardizing practice behavior of medical staffs.The evidence transformation should combined with actual clinical situation,and should reasonably select and prudently apply evidences.
5.Expert consensus on humanistic care for patients in hospice care
Lingling GU ; Yongyi CHEN ; Yan JIANG ; Yu CHENG ; Peng YUE ; Liqing YUE ; Wenjuan YING ; Ling YUAN ; Ying WANG ; Mingqin LUO ; Yonghong HU ; Lin WANG ; Yuanpeng REN ; Weiling LI ; Haixia LU ; Huiling LI
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(18):2181-2184
Objective The purpose of writing the"expert consensus on humanistic care for patients in hospice care"(hereinafter referred to as the"consensus")aims to standardize the practice of humanistic care in the field of hospice care,ensuring that humanistic care is integrated throughout the entire service process for hospice care patients and their families.Methods A systematic search was conducted in domestic and foreign databases for literature related to hospice care and humanistic care,including guidelines,expert consensuses,systematic reviews or Meta-analyses,and evidence summaries.High-quality evidence was evaluated,extracted,and summarized to form the initial draft of the"consensus".From June to October 2024,20 experts from the fields of hospice care,nursing humanities,and evidence-based nursing were invited to participate in 1 round of expert consultation.Among them,13 experts were selected for 2 rounds of expert demonstration meetings.After collating and analyzing the experts' opinions,the initial draft was revised and refined,ultimately resulting in the final version of the"consensus".Results The effective response rate of the consultation questionnaire was 100%,with expert authority coefficient of 0.880,judgment coefficient of 0.935,and familiarity level of 0.825.The Kendall harmony coefficient of the expert consultation was 0.134(P<0.05).The"consensus"consisted of 13 aspects,including the targets and objectives,principles,institutional guarantees,environmental requirements,etc.Conclusion This"consensus"possesses strong scientific rigor and practicality,which can provide guidance and references for the practice of humanistic care in the field of hospice care,promoting the standardization and humanization of hospice care services.
6.Association between homocysteine and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and its effects on IVF/ICSI-ET outcomes in RPL patients
Manman LIU ; Rui ZHANG ; Hebo ZHANG ; Mengfan YUAN ; Bingnan REN ; Junwei ZHANG ; Feng LI ; Wenjuan ZHANG ; Chaozhao LIU ; Yichun GUAN
Chinese Journal of Reproduction and Contraception 2025;45(8):779-786
Objective:To investigate the association between homocysteine (Hcy) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), as well as its impact on clinical pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection and embryo transfer (IVF/ICSI-ET). Methods:This retrospective cohort study collected clinical data from patients undergoing IVF/ICSI-ET at the Reproductive Health Hospital of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between December 2020 and March 2024. Patients were divided into no history of pregnancy loss group (named control group, n=1 027) and RPL group ( n=743) based on history of pregnancy loss. Peripheral blood Hcy levels were compared between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to adjust for confounding factors and determine whether Hcy is an independent risk factor for RPL. RPL patients were divided into four subgroups based on Hcy quartiles, named Q1 subgroup (Hcy<7.03 μmol/L), Q2 subgroup (7.03 μmol/L≤Hcy<8.63 μmol/L), Q3 subgroup (8.63 μmol/L≤Hcy<10.44 μmol/L), and Q4 subgroup (Hcy≥10.44 μmol/L), to further analyze the impact of Hcy level on pregnancy outcomes after IVF/ICSI-ET in these patients. Results:1) Baseline characteristics between control and RPL groups: statistically significant differences were observed in female age, male age, female body mass index (BMI), duration of infertility, cause of infertility, and peripheral blood Hcy levels (all P<0.05). 2) After adjusting for female age, male age, female BMI, duration of infertility, and cause of infertility via multivariate logistic regression, elevated Hcy levels was identified as an independent risk factor for RPL (a OR=1.366, 95% CI: 1.298-1.438, P<0.001). 3) Baseline characteristics of the four RPL subgroups: antral follicle count (AFC) differed significantly among Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 subgroups [17.00 (11.00, 24.00), 15.00 (10.00, 24.00), 14.00 (7.00, 22.25), 15.50 (8.00, 22.00), P=0.043]. No statistically significant differences were observed in other baseline characteristics (all P>0.05). 4) Pregnancy outcomes across the four RPL subgroups: miscarriage rates in the Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4 subgroups were 18.18% (18/99), 30.61% (30/98), 33.70% (31/92), and 35.96% (32/89), respectively, live birth rates were 44.26% (81/183), 36.17% (68/188), 32.80% (61/186), and 30.65% (57/186), respectively. Intergroup differences in miscarriage rate and live birth rate were statistically significant ( P=0.033, P=0.036). Specifically, miscarriage rate in the Q3 and Q4 subgroups, and live birth rate in the Q4 subgroup were significantly higher than those in the Q1 subgroup (all q<0.05). However, no significant differences were observed in clinical pregnancy rate or early miscarriage rate among the four groups (all P>0.05). After adjusting for confounding factors using multivariate logistic regression, taking the Q1 subgroup as the control, there were no statistically significant differences in the clinical pregnancy rate between the remaining groups and the Q1 subgroup (all P>0.05). The early miscarriage rate in the Q3 subgroup (a OR=2.184, 95% CI: 1.077-4.426, P=0.030) and the early miscarriage rate in the Q4 subgroup (a OR=2.290, 95% CI: 1.116-4.697, P=0.024) were significantly higher than those in the Q1 subgroup; the miscarriage rate in the Q3 subgroup (a OR=2.207, 95% CI: 1.125-4.330, P=0.021) and the miscarriage rate in the Q4 subgroup (a OR=2.377, 95% CI: 1.209-4.674, P=0.012) were significantly higher than those in the Q1 subgroup; the live birth rate in the Q3 subgroup (a OR=0.615, 95% CI: 0.401-0.944, P=0.026) and the live birth rate in the Q4 subgroup (a OR=0.560, 95% CI: 0.364-0.863, P=0.009) were significantly lower than those in the Q1 subgroup. Conclusion:Elevated Hcy is a high-risk factor for RPL in IVF/ICSI-ET patients and may adversely affect pregnancy outcomes.
7.Contemporary Evidence Summary of Management of Non-invasive Cardiac Output Monitoring Management in Critically Ill Patients
Ming YUAN ; Huiping YAO ; Jiali HUA ; Qiuwen XU ; Wenjuan HE
Chinese Circulation Journal 2025;40(2):175-180
Objectives:To summarize the relevant evidence of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring management in critically ill patients and provide evidence-based basis for strengthening the standardization and accuracy of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring by clinical medical staff.Methods:We searched UpToDate,British Medical Journal Best Practice Database,The UK National Institute of Clinical Medicine guideline library,PubMed,Embase,American Society of Critical Care Medicine,American Association of Critical Care Nurses,Wanfang database,China Knowledge Network,SinoMed and other databases to collect relevant clinical decisions,guidelines,best practices,evidence summaries,systematic reviews,expert consensuses and randomized controlled trials related to non-invasive cardiac output monitoring management.The search period is from the inception to August 2023.After screening and quality evaluation by the evidence-based team,relevant evidence that meets the standards was extracted.Results:A total of 11 articles were obtained,including 7 systematic reviews,4 expert consensus.Finally,20 best evidences were obtained about the non-invasive cardiac output monitoring management in critically ill patients,including the patients suitable for non-invasive cardiac output monitoring,correlation with the invasive cardiac output monitoring,and the source of error in the monitoring process,involving 5 aspects such as monitoring population,clinical application,interference factors,precautions and personnel training.Conclusions:Clinical medical staffshould strengthen the training of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring technology in critically ill patients,and appropriate practical evidence should be selected in combination with the specific clinical situation to improve the application standardization and measurement accuracy of non-invasive cardiac output monitoring in critically ill patients.
8.Combined nutritiona-immunological-inflammatory indexes for assessing pulmonary tuberculosis severity
Wenjuan Xia ; Dongping Wang ; Hongxu Yuan ; Shengsheng Liu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(9):1761-1767
Objective :
To explore the value of combined indicators of prognostic nutritional index ( PNI) ,nutri- tional risk screening 2002 scale ( NRS2002 ) ,body mass index ( BMI) ,monocyte / lymphocyte ratio ( MLR) , platelet / lymphocyte ratio ( PLR) ,and neutrophil / lymphocyte ratio ( NLR) in evaluating the severity of pulmonary tuberculosis ( PTB) .
Methods :
A total of 175 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis were selected as the study group,and 175 healthy subjects who underwent physical examination during the same period were selected as the control group.According to the range of lung lesions,the patients were divided into mild to moderate group ( <3 lung fields,n = 110) and severe group ( ≥3 lung fields,n = 65) ,PNI,NRS2002,BMI and peripheral blood MLR , PLR and NLR levels were compared between the two groups.Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze their correlation with the severity of the disease.A multivariate logistic regression model was established.A nomo- gram was drawn,and the efficiency of the model was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic ( ROC) curve, calibration curve,decision curve.
Results:
The PNI,BMI,peripheral blood lymphocyte and albumin levels in the study group were lower than those in the control group ( P<0. 05) ,while the MLR , PLR and NLR levels were sig- nificantly higher than those in the control group ( P<0. 05) .The NRS2002,MLR , PLR and NLR levels in the se- vere group were higher than those in the mild and moderate group ( P<0. 05) ,while the PNI and BMI levels were lower than those in the mild and moderate group ( P<0. 05) .NRS2002 and peripheral blood MLR , PLR and NLR levels in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis were positively correlated with the severity of the disease ( r = 0. 250, 0. 509,0. 431 and 0. 488) .PNI and BMI were negatively correlated with the severity of the disease ( r = -0. 516, - 0. 231) .Multivariate Logistic regression showed that NRS2002 and NLR were independent risk factors for severe disease,while PNI was a protective factor.The areas under the curve ( AUC) of NRS2002,NLR , PNI,and com- bined detection for evaluating the severity of pulmonary tuberculosis were 0. 692,0. 777,0. 786,and 0. 860,re- spectively,the sensitivity of the combined prediction was 81. 54% and the specificity was 76. 36%.The combined detection had better evaluation efficiency for severe pulmonary tuberculosis than the single indicator ( P <0. 05) .
Conclusion
NRS2002 and NLR are independent risk factors for severe disease,while PNI is a protective factor. The combined detection model has a good fit,which can improve the evaluation efficiency and has potential for clin- ical application.
9.Clinical characteristics and efficacy of glyceryl phenylbutyrate treatment in 20 pediatric patients with urea cycle disorder
Wenjuan QIU ; Chengkai SUN ; Yuan XIAO ; Xiaoyan HUANG ; Cui SONG ; Jin WU ; Haiyan WEI ; Liwen WU ; Dan YU ; Hongwei DU ; Chen LIU ; Xuefan GU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(9):1005-1010
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of urea cycle disorder (UCD), the efficacy and safety of glyceryl phenylbutyrate (GPB) therapy in pediatric patients with UCD.Methods:This study was a retrospective, single-arm, multicenter clinical study. The clinical data of 20 pediatric patients with UCD who received GPB treatment at 9 hospitals nationwide between December 2021 and August 2024 were collected. The clinical manifestations, laboratory results, and molecular genetic characteristics were analyzed, ammonia levels and other laboratory results were evaluated pre-post GPB therapy by paired t-tests or Wilcoxon tests. Results:Among the 20 pediatric patients with UCD, there were 8 males and 12 females, and the onset age was 2.8 (1.4, 5.7) years. The ammonia levels were 174 (125, 342) μmol/L at first onset. The symptoms included vomiting in 6 cases, drowsiness in 5 cases, epilepsy in 5 cases, developmental delay in 5 cases, psychiatric and behavioral abnormalities in 3 cases, and lethargy in 1 case, and 18 cases exhibited abnormal liver function. Twenty cases included 6 UCD subtypes, with 11 cases being ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency. A total of 27 variants were identified, 11 (41%) of which were novel. The age of patients who began GPB therapy was 4.0 (1.5, 6.6) years. Ten cases stopped GPB after 4.2 (3.4, 5.3) months, with 4 patients undergoing liver transplantation and 6 discontinuing for financial reasons. The remaining ten patients continued GPB therapy for 11.6 (8.6, 14.0) months. The duration of GPB treatment was 6.0 (4.2, 12.3) months, at the final visit, the levels of ammonia, platelets and aspartate aminotransferase were lower compared to those of pre-treatment (all P<0.05). The serum albumin level was higher than that of pre-treatment ( P=0.016). Two patients suffered only one episode of acute hyperammonaemia, with ammonia levels of 232 and 141 μmol/L, respectively. Nine cases experienced adverse effects potentially related to GPB, decreased appetite in 6 cases, vomiting in 3 cases, abnormal skin oil odor in 2 cases, somnolence, fatigue and diarrhea each in 1 case, with symptoms improved within 6 (3, 10) days. Conclusions:UCD primarily manifests with neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms, and early diagnosis of UCD could be achieved through the analysis of ammonia. GPB may effectively reduce ammonia levels in UCD pediatric patients, with favorable safety and tolerability.
10.Analysis on the value of HE4 combined with 2D ultrasound for vagina in diagnosing the pathological classification of ovarian cancer and predicting its prognosis
Wenjuan ZHANG ; Wanli WANG ; Yinhuan LI ; Yuan ZHAO ; Lixia WEI
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(4):74-78
Objective:To investigate the value of human epididymal protein 4(HE4)combined with two-dimensional(2D)ultrasound for vagina in diagnosing the pathological classification of ovarian cancer and predicting its prognosis.Methods:The clinical data of a total of 100 patients with ovarian cancer who admitted to Hengshui Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital and Hengshui People's Hospital from April 2018 to July 2023 were retrospectively analyzed,including 98 cases with epithelial ovarian cancer and 2 cases with non-epithelial ovarian cancer.The fasting venous blood pre operation of patients was extracted in morning.The serum HE4 level was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The 2D ultrasound examination was performed one week before surgery to measure the resistance index(RI),pulse index(PI),peak systolic flow velocity(PSV)and end-diastolic flow velocity(EDV)of ovarian artery.All patients were followed up immediately after they completed the last chemotherapy.All of patients were divided into a death group(n=27)and a survival group(n=73)according to their survival situation.Cox regression risk model was used to analyze prognostic influence factors of patients with ovarian cancer.Results:The serum HE4 level[449.37(28.57,2 382.24)]pmol/L in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer was significantly higher than that[55.38(17.33,79.64)]pmol/L in patients with non-epithelial ovarian cancer(U=24.752,P<0.05).The RI,PSV and PI of ultrasonic parameters of patients with epithelial ovarian cancer were higher than those of patients with non-epithelial ovarian cancer(t=3.640,2.152,2.588,P<0.05),respectively.The area under curve(AUC)of the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve of HE4 combined with 2D ultrasound for vagina was 0.936(95%CI:0.821-1.000)in identifying epithelial and non-epithelial ovarian cancer,which was larger than that of alone each examination.The ratio of the age≥60 years old,the ratio of the III-IV staging of Federation International of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO),and the ratio of existing surrounding infiltration in the death group were all higher than those in the survival group,and the serum HE4 level[528.75(34.79,1 932.43)]pmol/L was higher than that[138.23(21.49,872.59)]pmol/L of the survival group,and the difference was significant(U=25.963,P<0.05).The PSV and EDV values of the death group were all larger than those of the survival group(t=10.844,17.744,P<0.05),and the RI and PI were all less than those of the survival group(t=19.085,13.099,P<0.05).FIGO Ⅲ-Ⅳ staging,surrounding infiltration,HE4 level≥398.74 pmol/L,RI<0.31,PI<0.54,PSV≥26.12 cm/s,EDV≥16.47 cm/s were all risk factors for the prognosis of patients with ovarian cancer(HR=2.682,2.347,2.296,2.518,2.235,2.124,1.958,P<0.05).Conclusion:HE4 combined with 2D ultrasound for vagina can improve the diagnostic accuracy of pathological classification for ovarian cancer,and can be used as an important tool to predict the prognosis of patients with ovarian cancer.


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