1.Symptom burden among survivors with oropharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy
Ya LIU ; Dan ZUO ; Xinyi SONG ; Junlin YI ; Jingwei LUO ; Xiaodong HUANG ; Kai WANG ; Yuan QU ; Runye WU ; Jingbo WANG ; Xuesong CHEN ; Ye ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(5):422-428
Objective:To investigate the prevalence and severity of symptom burden among long-term survivors of oropharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy, to identify core symptom clusters, and to explore their correlation with quality of life.Methods:A previous retrospective study was conducted by the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences on patients with oropharyngeal cancer who underwent radiotherapy between January 2010 and December 2020. Patients who were still alive as of December 2023 were further followed and analyzed. From December 2023 to August 2024, symptom burden and quality of life were assessed using the Chinese version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory–Head and Neck Module (MDASI-HN) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ). Exploratory factor analysis (principal component analysis with Promax rotation) were used to identify symptom clusters. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to explore the relationship between total symptom cluster scores and standardized domain scores of quality of life. Multivariate linear regression analysis was further employed to determine the relationship between identified symptom clusters and overall quality of life.Results:A total of 273 patients were included, with a median follow-up duration of 6.2 years (range: 3.5-14.5 years) and a median age of 61 years (range: 27-88 years) at follow-up. The top 5 incidence rates of symptom reported by patients were mucus problems in the mouth or throat (147 cases, 53.8%), dental or gum issues (143 cases, 52.4%), xerostomia (140 cases, 51.3%), difficulty swallowing or chewing (95 cases, 34.8%), and taste disturbance (79 cases, 28.9%). Among them, xerostomia was the most serious symptom. The most frequently reported interference was impact on work (including household chores) (55 cases, 20.1%). Exploratory factor analysis identified 3 symptom clusters: fatigue-nausea cluster, eating-voice cluster, and xerostomia-sleep cluster, all of which were significantly correlated with lower overall quality of life of patients (all P<0.001). Conclusion:Long-term survivors of oropharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy experience substantial symptom burden. The fatigue-nausea, eating-voice, and xerostomia-sleep clusters are the core symptom clusters impacting quality of life.
2.Serological and gene sequence analysis of rare Rhnull with immune antibody-Rh29
Qin YU ; Sheng CHEN ; Xinyi ZHANG ; Lin QU ; Fengxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(8):1985-1988,1996
Objective:To investigate serological characteristics of Rhnull with anti-Rh29 and its rare gene sequence.Methods:Microcolumn gel method was used for ABO and RhCcDEe blood typing,accidental antibody identification and cross matching.RHD/RHCE genotype and sequencing analysis were performed by PCR-SSP method.RHAG gene was sequenced by fluorescence PCR method.Antigen or protein associated with Rh complex was detected by flow cytometry.Results:Blood group of the patient was A,Rh pheno-type was typed as group C-c-D-E-e,presented with symptoms of anemia,proportion of globular and oral erythrocytes in blood smear was 6.0%and 0.8%,respectively,RH genotype was CCDee,and immune anti-Rh29 high-frequency antigen were developed.RHAG gene sequencing revealed exons 8,9 and 10 deletion.Conclusion:Mechanism of"regulator"type Rhnull generation in this study is caused by deletion of exons 8,9 and 10 in RHAG gene.
3.Serological and gene sequence analysis of rare Rhnull with immune antibody-Rh29
Qin YU ; Sheng CHEN ; Xinyi ZHANG ; Lin QU ; Fengxia LIU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(8):1985-1988,1996
Objective:To investigate serological characteristics of Rhnull with anti-Rh29 and its rare gene sequence.Methods:Microcolumn gel method was used for ABO and RhCcDEe blood typing,accidental antibody identification and cross matching.RHD/RHCE genotype and sequencing analysis were performed by PCR-SSP method.RHAG gene was sequenced by fluorescence PCR method.Antigen or protein associated with Rh complex was detected by flow cytometry.Results:Blood group of the patient was A,Rh pheno-type was typed as group C-c-D-E-e,presented with symptoms of anemia,proportion of globular and oral erythrocytes in blood smear was 6.0%and 0.8%,respectively,RH genotype was CCDee,and immune anti-Rh29 high-frequency antigen were developed.RHAG gene sequencing revealed exons 8,9 and 10 deletion.Conclusion:Mechanism of"regulator"type Rhnull generation in this study is caused by deletion of exons 8,9 and 10 in RHAG gene.
4.Symptom burden among survivors with oropharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy
Ya LIU ; Dan ZUO ; Xinyi SONG ; Junlin YI ; Jingwei LUO ; Xiaodong HUANG ; Kai WANG ; Yuan QU ; Runye WU ; Jingbo WANG ; Xuesong CHEN ; Ye ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(5):422-428
Objective:To investigate the prevalence and severity of symptom burden among long-term survivors of oropharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy, to identify core symptom clusters, and to explore their correlation with quality of life.Methods:A previous retrospective study was conducted by the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences on patients with oropharyngeal cancer who underwent radiotherapy between January 2010 and December 2020. Patients who were still alive as of December 2023 were further followed and analyzed. From December 2023 to August 2024, symptom burden and quality of life were assessed using the Chinese version of the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory–Head and Neck Module (MDASI-HN) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ). Exploratory factor analysis (principal component analysis with Promax rotation) were used to identify symptom clusters. Spearman correlation analysis was performed to explore the relationship between total symptom cluster scores and standardized domain scores of quality of life. Multivariate linear regression analysis was further employed to determine the relationship between identified symptom clusters and overall quality of life.Results:A total of 273 patients were included, with a median follow-up duration of 6.2 years (range: 3.5-14.5 years) and a median age of 61 years (range: 27-88 years) at follow-up. The top 5 incidence rates of symptom reported by patients were mucus problems in the mouth or throat (147 cases, 53.8%), dental or gum issues (143 cases, 52.4%), xerostomia (140 cases, 51.3%), difficulty swallowing or chewing (95 cases, 34.8%), and taste disturbance (79 cases, 28.9%). Among them, xerostomia was the most serious symptom. The most frequently reported interference was impact on work (including household chores) (55 cases, 20.1%). Exploratory factor analysis identified 3 symptom clusters: fatigue-nausea cluster, eating-voice cluster, and xerostomia-sleep cluster, all of which were significantly correlated with lower overall quality of life of patients (all P<0.001). Conclusion:Long-term survivors of oropharyngeal cancer after radiotherapy experience substantial symptom burden. The fatigue-nausea, eating-voice, and xerostomia-sleep clusters are the core symptom clusters impacting quality of life.
5.Current status and influencing factors of psychological resilience in adolescent leukemia survivors
Huijun LI ; Xumei WANG ; Xinyi WU ; Jingxia QU ; Xiaomin XU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(25):3432-3437
Objective:To explore the psychological resilience of adolescent leukemia survivors and analyze its influencing factors.Methods:From October 2018 to August 2020, convenience sampling was used to select adolescent leukemia survivors in the routine follow-up group and follow-up group for children with leukemia who stopped taking medication in Beijing Children's Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University as the research object. The General Information Questionnaire, Resilience Scale for Chinese Adolescents, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale were used to investigate adolescent leukemia survivors. A total of 110 questionnaires were issued, and 106 valid questionnaires were returned, with the effective response rate of 96.36%.Results:Among 106 adolescent leukemia survivors, the total score of psychological resilience was (97.83±14.93) . The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that disease risk, duration of drug withdrawal, and general self-efficacy were the influencing factors of psychological resilience in adolescent leukemia survivors, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The psychological resilience level of adolescent leukemia survivors is at an upper-middle level. Medical and nursing staff, the family and friends of adolescent leukemia survivors should pay active attention to survivors whose disease risk is medium or high risk or whose duration of drug withdrawal is less than 5 years, and provide them with a lot of support and help. At the same time, pay attention to the general self-efficacy of survivors, provide targeted self-care guidance or substantive help for the survivors to return to school and society so as to improve their psychological resilience.
6.Genomic investigation of human Streptococcus suis infection in Shandong Province
Bin HU ; Jianping WANG ; Yingchun XU ; Jun LIU ; Tao LI ; Jing JIA ; Wenguo JIANG ; Xiujuan BI ; Xinyi QU ; Zengqiang KOU ; Ming FANG ; Na SUN ; Ying YANG ; Dianmin KANG ; Peibin HOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(10):1232-1239
To investigate Streptococcus suis ( S.suis) isolated from patients in Shandong province using genomic epidemiology and pathogenologic analysis. To provide the foundation to establish reasonable and accurate prevention and control measures of human S. suis infection. Molecular typing, whole genome phylogenetic tree, virulence gene typing, antibiotic resistance profile and mobile genetic elements carrying antibiotic resistance genes of isolated S. suis strains were investigated. The pathogenicity of isolated strains was also evaluated by comparing their capacity to induce pro-inflammatory cytokine production in vitro. S. suis infections in Shandong province were predominantly due to serotype 2 and sequence type 1 strains. The major symptoms were meningitis. The studied strains could be divided into five lineages. All strains belong to highly pathogenic type in Shandong province,Strains from lineage 2 possessed higher capacity to stimulate pro-inflammatory cytokine production than other strains did, even though other strains belong to highly pathogenic strains. In addition, multiple antibiotic resistance genes and corresponding mobile genetic elements werewidespread in S. suis strains from Shandong province, except strains from lineage 3. High diversities in genome, evolutionary path and pathogenicity of S. suis strains from Shandong province were revealed. It was necessary to surveillant the S. suis strain in genomic level.
7.Genomic investigation of human Streptococcus suis infection in Shandong Province
Bin HU ; Jianping WANG ; Yingchun XU ; Jun LIU ; Tao LI ; Jing JIA ; Wenguo JIANG ; Xiujuan BI ; Xinyi QU ; Zengqiang KOU ; Ming FANG ; Na SUN ; Ying YANG ; Dianmin KANG ; Peibin HOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(10):1232-1239
To investigate Streptococcus suis ( S.suis) isolated from patients in Shandong province using genomic epidemiology and pathogenologic analysis. To provide the foundation to establish reasonable and accurate prevention and control measures of human S. suis infection. Molecular typing, whole genome phylogenetic tree, virulence gene typing, antibiotic resistance profile and mobile genetic elements carrying antibiotic resistance genes of isolated S. suis strains were investigated. The pathogenicity of isolated strains was also evaluated by comparing their capacity to induce pro-inflammatory cytokine production in vitro. S. suis infections in Shandong province were predominantly due to serotype 2 and sequence type 1 strains. The major symptoms were meningitis. The studied strains could be divided into five lineages. All strains belong to highly pathogenic type in Shandong province,Strains from lineage 2 possessed higher capacity to stimulate pro-inflammatory cytokine production than other strains did, even though other strains belong to highly pathogenic strains. In addition, multiple antibiotic resistance genes and corresponding mobile genetic elements werewidespread in S. suis strains from Shandong province, except strains from lineage 3. High diversities in genome, evolutionary path and pathogenicity of S. suis strains from Shandong province were revealed. It was necessary to surveillant the S. suis strain in genomic level.
8.Optimization of Primary Processing Technology of Gentiana rigescens by Box-Behnken Design-response Surface Method
Xinyi WU ; Xiuwei LIU ; Yunhui QU ; Pingping SHI ; Yan YANG ; Zhimin LI ; Hao TIAN ; Liping GU
China Pharmacy 2020;31(15):1830-1835
OBJECTIVE:To optimize the primary processing technology of Gentiana rigesce ns. METHODS :HPLC method was adopted for content determination of loganic acid ,swertiamarin and gentiopicroside in G. rigescens ,and overall desirability value (OD value ) of the contents of above 3 components was taken as index to carry out single factor test on blanching temperature,blanching time and drying temperature. Based on that ,Box-Behnken design-response surface methodology was used to optimize primary processing technology of G. rigescens . Validation test was also performed. The samples prepared by optimized technology were compared with those dried in the shade. RESULTS :The optimal primary processing technology of G. rigescens included blanching time of 5 min,blanching temperature of 40 ℃ and drying temperature of 60 ℃. Validation test showed that the average OD value of the 3 components was 0.565 2,with a deviation of 0.94% from the predicted value (0.570 6). Compared with samples dried in the shade ,OD value of 3 components in samples prepared by optimized technology were increased significantly , indicating the quality of the samples prepared by the optimized technology was better. CONCLUSIONS :The optimal technology is stable and feasible ,and can be used for the primary processing of G. rigescens .
9.Cognitive status of professionalism among medical students: a case study of two universities in China
Xinyi CAI ; Junjian CHEN ; Xi WU ; Geping QU ; Jiating SUN ; Yanjun FANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2020;19(3):359-363
Objective:To investigate the cognitive status of professionalism among medical college students and ways to cultivate physician professionalism.Methods:According to the literature and interview, we made the questionnaire on the cognition of physician professionalism among medical students. A total of 512 valid questionnaires (including e-questionnaires) were collected from medical students of Shantou University Medical College and Qingdao University Medical College of Shandong Province from May to September, 2017. SPSS 20.0 software was used to perform the normality and single-sample t-test on physician professionalism, professional cognition, professional emotion and professional willingness. Quantitative data was analyzed by cross-table chi-square test and mean-standard deviation. Results:The professional cognition scored lowest (3.62±0.50) in the three dimensions, the professional willingness scored the highest (4.35±0.58), and the professional emotional scored in the middle (4.05±0.48). There was significant difference in physician professionalism among medical students with different family background ( P<0.05), but no statistical difference in gender and school system. Conclusion:The results demonstrate a low-to-medium level of physician professionalism in medical students. We suggest to cultivate and promote physician professionalism from the aspects of emphasis on objectivity, and cultivation of humanism and service consciousness.
10.Effect of pregnancy factor on T line corresponding to vertebral level:a multicenter clinical compar-ative study
Tianyu SUN ; Mingjun XU ; Kai KANG ; Xiangming CHE ; Guosheng ZHAO ; Lei WANG ; Yuan QU ; Xinyi WANG ; Jun LI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2016;36(11):1302-1305
Objective To investigate the effect of the pregnancy factor on the line drawn between the highest points of the two iliac crests ( T line) corresponding to the vertebral level in a multicenter clini?cal comparative study. Methods Hospitalized patients selected from the obstetric department or gynecolog?ical department, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical statusⅠorⅡ, were divided into preg?nancy group ( group P ) and non?pregnancy group ( group NP ) . The patients were placed in the lateral posi?tion with their back vertical to the bed surface, the patient′s thighs were at an angle of approximately 90 de?grees to the trunk, and hip flexion was employed by flexing the patient′s knees to the chest. To determine the highest points of the two iliac crests, a line ( T line) was drawn between the highest points using a wire?reinforced epidural catheter. And another vertical line ( T′line) was made between the highest point of the iliac crest on the upper side ( not the side in the lateral position) and the ground. Ultrasonography was per?formed to identify and record the level of T line and T′line corresponding to the spinous process and lumbar interspace. Results A total of 1 763 cases completed the study, and there were 905 cases in group P, and 858 cases in group NP. Compared with group NP, the rate of T line at L3 spinous process and L3,4 in?terspace was significantly increased in group P ( P<0.05) . Compared with T′line, the rate of T line at L2,3 interspace and L3 spinous process was significantly decreased, and the rate of T line at L4 spinous process, L4,5 interspace and L5 spinous process was significantly increased in group P, and the rate of T line at L3 spinous process, L2,3 interspace and L3,4 interspace was significantly decreased, and the rate of T line at L4 spinous process and L4,5 interspace was significantly increased in group NP (P<0.01). Conclusion The level of T line corresponding to the vertebral level is significantly higher in the pregnant patients than in the nonpregnant patients.

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