1.A test-negative study on the protective effectiveness of acellular pertussis vaccine in children aged 2 months to 6 years based on propensity score matching method
Yao ZHU ; Yang ZHOU ; Xiaohua QI ; Xuejiao PAN ; Linling DING ; Fuxing CHEN ; Kai GAO ; Yu HU ; Hanqing HE
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(11):1834-1839
Objective:To evaluate the protective effectiveness (VE) of the acellular pertussis vaccine (aPV) against pertussis in children aged 2 months to 6 years.Methods:A test-negative case-control study was conducted among children aged 2 months to 6 years who sought medical care for cough and underwent pertussis nucleic acid testing at sentinel surveillance hospitals in Zhejiang Province in 2024. Cases were defined as those with positive pertussis nucleic acid test results, while controls were test-negative individuals matched 1∶1 based on propensity scores using the caliper matching method. Conditional logistic regression models were used to calculate odds ratios ( ORs) and VEs. Results:Among the 658 participants, 31.76% (209 cases) tested positive for pertussis. After propensity score matching, 203 cases and 203 controls were included in the analysis. The VE of 1-2, 3, and 4 doses of aPV against pertussis was 52.46% (95% CI:-39.82%-83.84%), 65.22% (95% CI: 6.86%-87.02%), and 72.21% (95% CI: 34.33%-88.24%), respectively. For pertussis-related hospitalization, the VE of 1-3 and 4 doses was 80.95% (95% CI:31.38%-94.71%) and 86.79% (95% CI: 51.89%-96.37%). The VE for those who completed 4 doses of vaccination and had intervals of less than 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years or more after vaccination were 91.15% (95% CI: 67.61%-97.58%), 84.70% (95% CI: 43.71%-95.84%),56.23% (95% CI:-47.58%-87.02%), and 49.92% (95% CI:-83.74%-86.35%), respectively. Conclusion:The VE of aPV against pertussis in children aged 2 months to 6 years increases with the number of doses administered, and it is more effective in preventing hospitalization due to pertussis. The VE declines rapidly over time after the last dose. It is recommended to follow the new pertussis immunization program for timely and full vaccination.
2.Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Delirium in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery in the Postanesthesia Care Unit
Xuejiao LIU ; Liang QI ; Yalan CHEN
Journal of Medical Research 2025;54(1):92-96
Objective To explore the delirium incidence and risk factors among patients undergoing abdominal surgery in the post-anesthesia care unit(PACU),and establish a column chart prediction model.Methods A total of 1851 patients who underwent abdomi-nal surgery,with a surgery duration exceeding 4hours and were routinely transferred to the PACU after surgery in the First Affiliated Hos-pital of Wenzhou Medical University from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected.The patients were divided into a delirium group and a non-delirium group based on a nursing delirium screening scale score≥2.The relative factors of before and during the surgery were analyzed retrospectively.The LASSO regression was used to screen the variables,and the independent influencing factors were deter-mined using univariate and multivariate Logistic regression before creating a forest plot.The predictive efficacy of the column chart predic-tion model was evaluated by area under the curve(AUC)of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test.Results A total of 113(6.1%)patients experienced delirium in the PACU.The result of the multivariate Logistic regression analysis in-dicated that gender,age,flurbiprofen,hypotension,hypothermia,hypercapnia,and surgery duration were independent influencing factors for delirium in the PACU,while a long surgery duration and using flurbiprofen were protective factors.The nomogram model was construc-ted based on the result and the AUC value of this model was 0.738.The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test for the model demon-strated a good fit(P=0.686).Conclusion Medical staff should enhance intraoperative management,ensure sufficient analgesia,main-tain hemodynamic stability,reduce the incidence of intraoperative adverse events,pay attention to elderly male patients,and decrease the occurrence of delirium in the PACU.
3.Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Delirium in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery in the Postanesthesia Care Unit
Xuejiao LIU ; Liang QI ; Yalan CHEN
Journal of Medical Research 2025;54(1):92-96
Objective To explore the delirium incidence and risk factors among patients undergoing abdominal surgery in the post-anesthesia care unit(PACU),and establish a column chart prediction model.Methods A total of 1851 patients who underwent abdomi-nal surgery,with a surgery duration exceeding 4hours and were routinely transferred to the PACU after surgery in the First Affiliated Hos-pital of Wenzhou Medical University from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected.The patients were divided into a delirium group and a non-delirium group based on a nursing delirium screening scale score≥2.The relative factors of before and during the surgery were analyzed retrospectively.The LASSO regression was used to screen the variables,and the independent influencing factors were deter-mined using univariate and multivariate Logistic regression before creating a forest plot.The predictive efficacy of the column chart predic-tion model was evaluated by area under the curve(AUC)of receiver operating characteristic(ROC)and the Hosmer-Lemeshow test.Results A total of 113(6.1%)patients experienced delirium in the PACU.The result of the multivariate Logistic regression analysis in-dicated that gender,age,flurbiprofen,hypotension,hypothermia,hypercapnia,and surgery duration were independent influencing factors for delirium in the PACU,while a long surgery duration and using flurbiprofen were protective factors.The nomogram model was construc-ted based on the result and the AUC value of this model was 0.738.The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test for the model demon-strated a good fit(P=0.686).Conclusion Medical staff should enhance intraoperative management,ensure sufficient analgesia,main-tain hemodynamic stability,reduce the incidence of intraoperative adverse events,pay attention to elderly male patients,and decrease the occurrence of delirium in the PACU.
4.A test-negative study on the protective effectiveness of acellular pertussis vaccine in children aged 2 months to 6 years based on propensity score matching method
Yao ZHU ; Yang ZHOU ; Xiaohua QI ; Xuejiao PAN ; Linling DING ; Fuxing CHEN ; Kai GAO ; Yu HU ; Hanqing HE
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;59(11):1834-1839
Objective:To evaluate the protective effectiveness (VE) of the acellular pertussis vaccine (aPV) against pertussis in children aged 2 months to 6 years.Methods:A test-negative case-control study was conducted among children aged 2 months to 6 years who sought medical care for cough and underwent pertussis nucleic acid testing at sentinel surveillance hospitals in Zhejiang Province in 2024. Cases were defined as those with positive pertussis nucleic acid test results, while controls were test-negative individuals matched 1∶1 based on propensity scores using the caliper matching method. Conditional logistic regression models were used to calculate odds ratios ( ORs) and VEs. Results:Among the 658 participants, 31.76% (209 cases) tested positive for pertussis. After propensity score matching, 203 cases and 203 controls were included in the analysis. The VE of 1-2, 3, and 4 doses of aPV against pertussis was 52.46% (95% CI:-39.82%-83.84%), 65.22% (95% CI: 6.86%-87.02%), and 72.21% (95% CI: 34.33%-88.24%), respectively. For pertussis-related hospitalization, the VE of 1-3 and 4 doses was 80.95% (95% CI:31.38%-94.71%) and 86.79% (95% CI: 51.89%-96.37%). The VE for those who completed 4 doses of vaccination and had intervals of less than 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, and 4 years or more after vaccination were 91.15% (95% CI: 67.61%-97.58%), 84.70% (95% CI: 43.71%-95.84%),56.23% (95% CI:-47.58%-87.02%), and 49.92% (95% CI:-83.74%-86.35%), respectively. Conclusion:The VE of aPV against pertussis in children aged 2 months to 6 years increases with the number of doses administered, and it is more effective in preventing hospitalization due to pertussis. The VE declines rapidly over time after the last dose. It is recommended to follow the new pertussis immunization program for timely and full vaccination.
5.The effect of different postoperative body positions on respiratory function after shoulder arthroscopy
Qi QI ; Xuejiao QIN ; Yaoping ZHAO ; Xia ZHAO ; Yanli ZENG ; Rui XIAO
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;43(3):181-186
Objective To assess the effect of different postoperative body positions on respiratory func-tion of patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy under general anesthesia with interscalene brachial plex-us block.Methods Seventy patients undergoing arthroscopic repair of the supraspinatus tendon were ran-domly allocated to a supine position group and a group with a 30° head elevation.Patients in both groups were in a horizontal position before anesthesia,and diaphragm movement was measured under B-ultrasound as baseline.Promptly after removal of the endotracheal tube upon arrival at the anesthe-sia recovery room,the supine group was conducted blood gas analysis,and monitored heart rate,res-piration,non-invasive arterial blood pressure and blood oxygen saturation,wearing a mask for oxygen supplementation,while the group with a 30° head elevation was given identical nursing procedures af-ter the bed's head was elevated 30°.Then right after entering the anesthesia recovery room,as well as 5 and 15 minutes after deoxygenation,the oxygen partial pressure(PaO2),carbon dioxide partial pressure(PaCO2)and percutaneous oxygen saturation(SpO2)were recorded and compared between the two groups.Moreover,the diaphragmatic movements during deep breathing before nerve block and pri-or to discharge from the anesthesia recovery room were measured,and such adverse reactions as hypox-emia,labored breathing and glossoptosis were observed.Results Compared with the supine position group,a significant increase in the average PaO2 and SpO2 15 minutes after deoxygenation,diaphrag-matic movement during deep breathing and comfort was observed in the group with a 30° head eleva-tion,but a significant decrease in the incidence of postoperative laboured breathing and glossoptosis.However,no significant differences were found between the two groups in the incidence of hypoxemia and the average PaO2,PaCO2 and SpO2 immediately after entering the anesthesia recovery room and 5 minutes after deoxygenation.Conclusion Elevating the head of the bed by 30° enhances respiratory function in patients undergoing shoulder surgery with general anesthesia intubation and intermuscular groove brachial plexus block,compared to the supine position.Although no significant reduction in hy-poxemia incidence is observed,there is a notable relief of adverse reactions such as laboured breath-ing and glossoptosis,which makes patients feel more comfortable.Therefore,such posture care is wor-thy of application in clinical practice.
6.Ulinastatin reduces ischemia-reperfusion injury mediated by NLRP3 in skeletal muscle
Liang QI ; Peigen YUAN ; Yalan CHEN ; Xuejiao LIU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(26):71-75
Objective To investigate the role of nuclear factor-κB(NF-κB)/NOD-like receptors family pyrin domain containing 3(NLRP3)pathway in limb ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI)pretreated with ulinastatin(UTI).Methods Twenty-one SD rats were randomly divided into Sham group,IRI group,UTI group.In UTI group,ulinastatin was injected after anesthesia.After 10 minutes,the animal model was established by claming the femoral artery and ligaturing collateral circulation.After 3h of ischemia,the clamp and tourniquet were removed and the rats underwent 2h of reperfusion.In the other groups,the homologous saline was also injected in the same time.Plasma concentrations of lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)and creatine kinase(CK),interleukin(IL)-6,IL-18,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were measured.The gastrocnemius muscle was harvested and immediately stored at-80℃.NF-κB and NLRP3 were detected by Western blot and PCR.The other section muscle was stored in triformol for HE staining.The wet/dry was also immediately detecting.Results The level of wet/dry,LDH,CK,IL-6,IL-18,TNF-α,NF-κB,NLRP3 IRI were higher than those in Sham group(P<0.05).The level of wet/dry,LDH,CK,IL-6,IL-18,TNF-α,NF-κB,NLRP3 IRI were significantly lower than those in IRI group(P<0.05).Conclusion Ulinastatin can reduce the cellular inflammatory response through the NF-κB/NLRP3 pathway,thereby achieving a protective effect on limb IRI in rats.
7.Clinical analysis of 69 cases of non-HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis
Xuejiao QI ; Hui BU ; Xiaoming FAN ; Yueli ZOU ; Junying HE
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2020;19(4):349-351
The clinical data of 69 patients with non-HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis admitted in the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2013 to May 2019 were analyzed retrospectively.The main presentations of 69 patients are headache,fever,nausea,vomiting, visual impairment, hearing damage.Among them, 36 cases (52%) had underlying diseases, 30 cases (43%) were misdiagnosed, and 38 cases (55%) were complicated with high intracranial pressure. Cerebrospinal fluid examination showed that leukocytes increased in 47 cases, protein increased in 55 cases, chloride decreased in 41 cases, glucose decreased in 34 cases. The imaging findings were cerebral ischemia, hydrocephalus, meningeal or cerebral parenchyma enhancement. During the induction period, 63 cases were treated with combined antifungal drugs and 6 cases were treated with single antifungal drugs. The clinical symptoms were improved in 54 cases, 9 cases were discharged automatically and 6 cases died. The clinical manifestations, routine and biochemical examination of cerebrospinal fluid, imaging findings are not specific for patients with non-HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis.So early and multiple lumbar puncture should be performed to find etiological evidence to reduce misdiagnosis. The combination of antifungal drugs during the induction period is safe and effective.
8.Mechanism analysis of Anti-BmNPV resistant strain NC99R.
Zhanqi DONG ; Xuejiao LEI ; Qi QIN ; Xinling ZHANG ; Liang TANG ; Meining SHI ; Minhui PAN
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2020;36(1):100-108
Bombyx mori is a lepidopteran insect with important economic value. Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) causes huge economic loss to silkworm industry in China every year. The objective of this study is to determine the anti-BmNPV mechanism of Bombyx mori strain NC99R, and to provide a basis for understanding the molecular mechanism of the silkworm resistance strain. The normal control Dazao (DZ) strain and the NC99R resistant strain were fed with occlusion bodies (OB). The median lethal dose (LD50) analysis of the DZ and NC99R showed that the LD50 of DZ was 1.2×10⁵ OBs/larva, while NC99R was 1.8×10⁶ OBs/larva. The LD50 of the NC99R was about 15 times higher than the DZ. The mortality of DZ and NC99R were analyzed, which were fed with 1×10⁶ OBs/larva and injection with 1×10⁶ BVs/larva. The results showed that the death peak of DZ was concentrated in the 4th to 6th day. And the death peak of NC99R was concentrated in the 6th to 8th day, with a delay of 1-2 days compared with the control. The BmNPV DNA copy number showed that the BmNPV genome in DZ proliferated rapidly. The copy number of BmNPV DNA in NC99R were increased slowly after oral infection and body injection. HE staining showed that midgut tissue has no significant difference between DZ and NC99R in the early stage of oral infection. At 96 h p.i., the nucleus of DZ midgut became larger and shedding. The NC99R had enlarged nuclei, but the cells were still arranged neatly. Finally, the expression of virus genes in different periods were analyzed by RT-PCR. The results indicated that the immediate early gene ie-1 expression levels began to down-regulate after 24 h p.i.. The early, late, and extremely late genes were also down-regulated, and finally maintained at a lower expression level.
9.Toilet facilities and student toilet-using behavior in rural primary schools
SHAO Tang, CHEN Guoliang, ZHAO Liang, ZHAO Jingjing, DING Xuejiao, ZHANG Qi
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(8):1220-1223
Objective:
To understand the current situation of toilet facilities among rural primary schools and toilet-using behavior among primary students,and to provide a reference for improving school environment.
Methods:
Totally 149 students in 2 rural non-boarding primary schools in northern China were selected. and on-site observation and questionnaire survey were used to obtain the current situation of toilet hygiene, toilet time and toilet behavior, as well as feelings towards school toilet. The results of the survey were statistically analyzed by using SAS 9.4.
Methods:
Both two schools were deep pit latrine, the number of pit in female toilets is lower than the requirements of the “Code for design of school”, and the urinal trough and the number of pit in male toilet meet the standard requirements. The average total time of toilet-using was (28.46±11.72)s for boys and (42.48±15.52)s for girls, the difference was of significant difference (t=-7.96, P<0.01). The average actual time of toilet-using is (24.27±9.13)s for boys and (24.69±9.40)s for girls, with no statistical difference. The result showed that school 2 was better than school 1 in the behavior of urinating frequency in toilet, queuing when using toilet, and the way to express needs of toilet-using in class(χ2=11.70,27.19,17.74,P<0.05); senior students use less toilets than lower grade students. The main complains for students in school toilet hygiene is its bad smell(χ2=5.28,13.18,P<0.05).
Conclusion
Primary school students in northern China always take bathroom breaks in the morning, and the average time of toilet-using is different from that of adults. Senior students are more willing to express their toilet needs than lower grade students. Students are not satisfied with the hygiene of school toilets, and the toilet experience is poor.
10.Efficacy of early cold budesonide atomization inhalation on postoperative sore throat following double-lu-men endotracheal intubation
Qi CHEN ; Xuejiao ZHONG ; Kaihong HU ; Lin LAN ; Bin YANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(12):2065-2069
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of early controlled cold atomization inhalation of budesonide in the treatment of post-operative sore throat (POST) after double-lumen endotracheal intubation. Methods A total of 105 ASAⅠ~Ⅲpatients having POST after thoracic surgery with double-lumen endotracheal intubation were randomly divided into three groups(n = 35 each). The patients in the control group were treated with atomization inhalation of 12 mL 20℃saline(Group C)and those in the observation groups were treated with 10 mL 20℃saline plus 2 mL(1 mg)budesonide(Group R)or 10 mL 0℃saline plus 2 mL(1 mg)budesonide (Group L)for 15 minutes immediately after extubation. The 4-score scale was used to evaluate sore throat,dry throat,hoarseness and swallowing difficulty 1,2,6 and 24 h after the extubation and QoR-40 scale to assess post-operative recovery at 24 h. Results The scores of sore throat and dry throat were significant lower in group L than those in group C(P < 0.05)at 1,2 and 24 h and the score of swallowing difficulty(dysphagia)was also signifi-cant relieved at 1,6 and 24 h after the extubation in group L. Furthermore,the score of sore throat was significant lower in group L than that in group R(P<0.05)at 1 h. There were no significant differences of hoarseness in three groups(P > 0.05). The total score of QoR-40 scale was the significantly highest in group L than that in group C and group R(P<0.05)24 h postoperatively. Conclusion Cold atomization inhalation of budesonide immediately after the extubation of double-lumen endotracheal can alleviate POST and bring more benefits to patients which help to enhance the recovery after throracic surgery.


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