1.Meropenem-loaded microbubbles combined with ultrasound-targeted disruption of Escherichia coli biofilms
Youcai MA ; Wenbo MU ; Liqin YAO ; Qiongdan XING ; Li CAO ; Xuebin SUN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(3):247-255
Objective:To investigate the therapeutic efficacy and disruptive effects of Meropenem(MEM)-loaded microbubbles(MBs)combined with ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction(UTMD)technology on Escherichia coli and its biofilm.Methods:MEM-MBs were prepared using the thin-film hydration method,and their characterization was assessed using a Zeta potential analyzer,with morphological observations conducted under an optical microscope. An in vitro biofilm model of periprosthetic joint infection(PJI)caused by Escherichia coli was constructed,and the morphology of the biofilm and the distribution of MEM-MBs in the bacterial biofilm were observed under a laser confocal microscope after staining the biofilm with SYTO59 staining and DIL staining for Microbubbles. The biofilm morphology and the distribution of MEM-MBs in bacterial biofilm were observed under laser confocal microscope. The biofilms were randomly divided into 5 groups using a random number table:control,Meropenem(MEM),MEM-MBs,UTMD,and MEM-MBs+UTMD,with 12 samples per group. After applying the respective interventions,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and laser scanning confocal microscopy(LSCM)were employed to observe the effects on the morphology and structure of Escherichia coli and its biofilm. Crystal violet staining was utilized to determine and compare the biofilm density among groups using a microplate reader. LSCM was also used to observe the biofilm thickness,while both LSCM and spread plate counting were employed to assess bacterial viability differences across groups.Results:①MEM-MBs meeting the experimental requirements were successfully constructed.②A dense Escherichia coli biofilm visible under both the naked eye and LSCM was established,with a thickness of(10.61 ± 0.17)μm and a proportion of dead bacteria within the biofilm of(16.8 ± 0.8)%.③MEM-MBs were observed to penetrate into all layers of the biofilm using LSCM.④The results of crystal violet staining showed a decreasing trend in the biofilm density of the control group,the MEM group,the MEM-MBs group,the UTMD group,and the MEM-MBs+UTMD group. There was no significant difference between the MEM group and the MEM-MBs group( P>0.05),while there was a significant difference in biofilm density between the other groups,as revealed by pairwise comparison(all P<0.05).⑤UTMD technique and MEM-MBs+UTMD could significantly disrupt the biofilm of Escherichia coli. LSCM results showed that,compared to the control group,the thickness of the biofilm was reduced in all other groups,with only the UTMD group and the MEM-MBs+UTMD group showing an increase in porosity(both P<0.05). In comparison with the MEM group and the MEM-MBs group,the UTMD group showed an increase in porosity,while the MEM-MBs+UTMD group had a decrease in biofilm thickness and an increase in porosity(both P<0.05). Additionally,compared to the UTMD group,the MEM-MBs+UTMD group had a decrease in biofilm thickness and an increase in porosity(both P<0.05),based on laser confocal microscopy results.⑥The results of the plate counting and LSCM showed that,compared with the control group,clump counts decreased,and the proportion of dead cells increased in the MEM group,the MEM-MBs group,and the MEM-MBs+UTMD group(all P<0.05). Compared with MEM group and MEM-MBs group,the clump counts of UTMD group increased,the proportion of dead cells decreased(all P<0.05);the clump counts of MEM-MBs+UTMD group decreased,and the proportion of dead cells increased(all P<0.05).Compared with UTMD group(all P<0.05),the clump counts of MEM-MBs+UTMD group decreased,while the proportion of dead cells increased(all P<0.05).⑦The results of scanning electron microscopy revealed that the network structure of Escherichia coli was completely destroyed in the MEM-MBs+UTMD group. Conclusions:UTMD technology combined with MEM-MBs exerts a significant disruptive effect on the morphology and structure of Escherichia coli biofilm and significantly enhances bactericidal efficacy.
2.Non-drug intervention for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding women:a summary of best evidence
Mengdi CAO ; Yanyan WANG ; Liangyi YAO ; Xin CHEN ; Jing LI ; Xing LI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(5):65-72
Objective To search,evaluate and summarise the best evidence on non-drug intervention for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding mothers.Methods Based on the"6S pyramid"evidence model,desktop searches were conducted on databases of UpToDate,Joanna Briggs Institute evidence-based practice database(JBI),National Guideline Clearinghouse(NGC),National Institute for health and Care Excellence(NICE),Guidelines International Network(GIN),Registered Nurses'Association of Ontario(RNAO),American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG),Medlive,Chinese Medical Association(CMA)website,Breastfeeding Medical Association(BMA),CNKI,Wanfang Data,SinoMed,Cochrance Library,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and CINAHL for literature in non-drug interventions for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding women.The literature included clinical guidelines,decisions,recommended practices,evidence summaries,expert consensus,systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials(RCTs).The searched databases spanned from 1st January,2013 to 30th April,2024.Two researchers who were trained in evidence-based nursing independently evaluated the methodological quality,extracted and integrated evidence from eligible literature.Results A total of 15 documents were included,consisting of 5 clinical guidelines,2 clinical decisions,1 expert consensus,6 systematic evaluations and 1 RCT.Thirty-one pieces of evidence were summarised across 4 categories:accurate perinatal assessment,feeding guidance,non-drug intervention and health education.Conclusion The summarised best evidence on non-drug intervention for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding women provides an evidence-based basis for clinical healthcare professionals.
3.Research progress on the compliance of lymphedema prevention behaviors in postoperative breast cancer patients
Mengdi CAO ; Yanyan WANG ; Xin CHEN ; Jing LI ; Liangyi YAO ; Xing LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(5):561-566
This paper provides a review on the concept, current status, assessment tools, influencing factors, and intervention strategies regarding the compliance of lymphedema prevention behaviors in postoperative breast cancer patients. The aim is to improve the compliance of lymphedema prevention behaviors in these patients, reduce the incidence of lymphedema, and provide a reference for future clinical intervention studies in this field.
4.Non-drug intervention for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding women:a summary of best evidence
Mengdi CAO ; Yanyan WANG ; Liangyi YAO ; Xin CHEN ; Jing LI ; Xing LI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(5):65-72
Objective To search,evaluate and summarise the best evidence on non-drug intervention for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding mothers.Methods Based on the"6S pyramid"evidence model,desktop searches were conducted on databases of UpToDate,Joanna Briggs Institute evidence-based practice database(JBI),National Guideline Clearinghouse(NGC),National Institute for health and Care Excellence(NICE),Guidelines International Network(GIN),Registered Nurses'Association of Ontario(RNAO),American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ACOG),Medlive,Chinese Medical Association(CMA)website,Breastfeeding Medical Association(BMA),CNKI,Wanfang Data,SinoMed,Cochrance Library,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and CINAHL for literature in non-drug interventions for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding women.The literature included clinical guidelines,decisions,recommended practices,evidence summaries,expert consensus,systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials(RCTs).The searched databases spanned from 1st January,2013 to 30th April,2024.Two researchers who were trained in evidence-based nursing independently evaluated the methodological quality,extracted and integrated evidence from eligible literature.Results A total of 15 documents were included,consisting of 5 clinical guidelines,2 clinical decisions,1 expert consensus,6 systematic evaluations and 1 RCT.Thirty-one pieces of evidence were summarised across 4 categories:accurate perinatal assessment,feeding guidance,non-drug intervention and health education.Conclusion The summarised best evidence on non-drug intervention for nipple pain or injury in breastfeeding women provides an evidence-based basis for clinical healthcare professionals.
5.Research progress on the compliance of lymphedema prevention behaviors in postoperative breast cancer patients
Mengdi CAO ; Yanyan WANG ; Xin CHEN ; Jing LI ; Liangyi YAO ; Xing LI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(5):561-566
This paper provides a review on the concept, current status, assessment tools, influencing factors, and intervention strategies regarding the compliance of lymphedema prevention behaviors in postoperative breast cancer patients. The aim is to improve the compliance of lymphedema prevention behaviors in these patients, reduce the incidence of lymphedema, and provide a reference for future clinical intervention studies in this field.
6.Meropenem-loaded microbubbles combined with ultrasound-targeted disruption of Escherichia coli biofilms
Youcai MA ; Wenbo MU ; Liqin YAO ; Qiongdan XING ; Li CAO ; Xuebin SUN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(3):247-255
Objective:To investigate the therapeutic efficacy and disruptive effects of Meropenem(MEM)-loaded microbubbles(MBs)combined with ultrasound targeted microbubble destruction(UTMD)technology on Escherichia coli and its biofilm.Methods:MEM-MBs were prepared using the thin-film hydration method,and their characterization was assessed using a Zeta potential analyzer,with morphological observations conducted under an optical microscope. An in vitro biofilm model of periprosthetic joint infection(PJI)caused by Escherichia coli was constructed,and the morphology of the biofilm and the distribution of MEM-MBs in the bacterial biofilm were observed under a laser confocal microscope after staining the biofilm with SYTO59 staining and DIL staining for Microbubbles. The biofilm morphology and the distribution of MEM-MBs in bacterial biofilm were observed under laser confocal microscope. The biofilms were randomly divided into 5 groups using a random number table:control,Meropenem(MEM),MEM-MBs,UTMD,and MEM-MBs+UTMD,with 12 samples per group. After applying the respective interventions,scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and laser scanning confocal microscopy(LSCM)were employed to observe the effects on the morphology and structure of Escherichia coli and its biofilm. Crystal violet staining was utilized to determine and compare the biofilm density among groups using a microplate reader. LSCM was also used to observe the biofilm thickness,while both LSCM and spread plate counting were employed to assess bacterial viability differences across groups.Results:①MEM-MBs meeting the experimental requirements were successfully constructed.②A dense Escherichia coli biofilm visible under both the naked eye and LSCM was established,with a thickness of(10.61 ± 0.17)μm and a proportion of dead bacteria within the biofilm of(16.8 ± 0.8)%.③MEM-MBs were observed to penetrate into all layers of the biofilm using LSCM.④The results of crystal violet staining showed a decreasing trend in the biofilm density of the control group,the MEM group,the MEM-MBs group,the UTMD group,and the MEM-MBs+UTMD group. There was no significant difference between the MEM group and the MEM-MBs group( P>0.05),while there was a significant difference in biofilm density between the other groups,as revealed by pairwise comparison(all P<0.05).⑤UTMD technique and MEM-MBs+UTMD could significantly disrupt the biofilm of Escherichia coli. LSCM results showed that,compared to the control group,the thickness of the biofilm was reduced in all other groups,with only the UTMD group and the MEM-MBs+UTMD group showing an increase in porosity(both P<0.05). In comparison with the MEM group and the MEM-MBs group,the UTMD group showed an increase in porosity,while the MEM-MBs+UTMD group had a decrease in biofilm thickness and an increase in porosity(both P<0.05). Additionally,compared to the UTMD group,the MEM-MBs+UTMD group had a decrease in biofilm thickness and an increase in porosity(both P<0.05),based on laser confocal microscopy results.⑥The results of the plate counting and LSCM showed that,compared with the control group,clump counts decreased,and the proportion of dead cells increased in the MEM group,the MEM-MBs group,and the MEM-MBs+UTMD group(all P<0.05). Compared with MEM group and MEM-MBs group,the clump counts of UTMD group increased,the proportion of dead cells decreased(all P<0.05);the clump counts of MEM-MBs+UTMD group decreased,and the proportion of dead cells increased(all P<0.05).Compared with UTMD group(all P<0.05),the clump counts of MEM-MBs+UTMD group decreased,while the proportion of dead cells increased(all P<0.05).⑦The results of scanning electron microscopy revealed that the network structure of Escherichia coli was completely destroyed in the MEM-MBs+UTMD group. Conclusions:UTMD technology combined with MEM-MBs exerts a significant disruptive effect on the morphology and structure of Escherichia coli biofilm and significantly enhances bactericidal efficacy.
7.Construction and application of a management program for arm lymphedema prevention in postoperative breast cancer patients
Yanyan WANG ; Liangyi YAO ; Xin CHEN ; Ruqing LI ; Mengdi CAO ; Xueke QIAN ; Yanjin LIU ; Xing LI ; Yang CHEN ; Qing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(19):2309-2318
Objective To construct a management program for upper limb lymphedema prevention in postopera-tive breast cancer patients and to evaluate its effectiveness.Methods The first draft of the upper limb lymphede-ma prevention and management protocol for postoperative breast cancer patients was constructed on the basis of ev-idence summaries and qualitative interviews,and 2 rounds of correspondence were conducted in December 2022.Using the convenience sampling method,patients undergoing surgery for malignant tumours in the breast surgery de-partment of a tertiary-level hospital in Zhengzhou City were selected as the study subjects,and 58 patients admitted from January to March 2023 were included in the experimental group according to the time of their first visit.57 patients admitted from July to December 2022 were included in the control group and were given routine care.The rates of lymphedema occurrence,upper limb function score and patients'adherence to lymphedema prevention be-haviours after 1,3,and 6 months of intervention were compared between the 2 groups.Results The valid ques-tionnaire recovery rates of the 2 rounds of expert correspondence were 92.59%and 100%,and the authority coeffi-cients of the experts were 0.940 and 0.950,and the Kendall's harmony coefficients were 0.228 and 0.254,respec-tively(P<0.00 1).The coefficients of variation of the 2nd round of correspondence were 0.07~0.24.The final draft of the programme included 5 first-level entries,12 second-level entries,and 32 third-level entries.During the appli-cation of the programme,a total of 5 cases were dislodged,and 55 cases were finally included in each of the ex-perimental and control groups.The results of repeated measures ANOVA showed that there was an interaction ef-feet between the upper limb function scores and lymphedema prevention behavior compliance scores before inter-vention and at 1,3,and 6 months after discharge between the 2 groups(P<0.05).Simple effects analysis showed that at 1,3,and 6 months after discharge,the upper limb function score and lymphedema prevention behavior com-pliance score of the experimental group were better than those of the control group,and the differences were sta-tistically significant(P<0.05).At 6 months post-intervention,the difference in the occurrence of lymphedema was statistically significant when comparing the 2 groups(P=0.032).Adverse events such as subcutaneous bruising and falls did not occur in either group.Conclusion The upper limb lymphoedema prevention and management pro-gramme for postoperative breast cancer patients constructed in this study is scientific,feasible and safe,and can ef-fectively reduce the incidence of lymphoedema in patients and improve their quality of life.
8.Impact of inhaled corticosteroid use on elderly chronic pulmonary disease patients with community acquired pneumonia.
Xiudi HAN ; Hong WANG ; Liang CHEN ; Yimin WANG ; Hui LI ; Fei ZHOU ; Xiqian XING ; Chunxiao ZHANG ; Lijun SUO ; Jinxiang WANG ; Guohua YU ; Guangqiang WANG ; Xuexin YAO ; Hongxia YU ; Lei WANG ; Meng LIU ; Chunxue XUE ; Bo LIU ; Xiaoli ZHU ; Yanli LI ; Ying XIAO ; Xiaojing CUI ; Lijuan LI ; Xuedong LIU ; Bin CAO
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):241-243
9.Immunogenicity, safety and immune persistence of the sequential booster with the recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine (CHO cell) in healthy people aged 18-84 years
Dingyan YAO ; Yingping CHEN ; Fan DING ; Xiaosong HU ; Zhenzhen LIANG ; Bo XING ; Yifei CAO ; Tianqi ZHANG ; Xilu WANG ; Yuting LIAO ; Juan YANG ; Huakun LYU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(1):25-32
Objective:To evaluate the immunogenicity, safety, and immune persistence of the sequential booster with the recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine (CHO cell) in healthy people aged 18-84 years.Methods:An open-label, multi-center trial was conducted in October 2021. The eligible healthy individuals, aged 18-84 years who had completed primary immunization with the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine 3 to 9 months before, were recruited from Shangyu district of Shaoxing and Kaihua county of Quzhou, Zhejiang province. All participants were divided into three groups based on the differences in prime-boost intervals: Group A (3-4 months), Group B (5-6 months) and Group C (7-9 months), with 320 persons per group. All participants received the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine (CHO cell). Blood samples were collected before the vaccination and after receiving the booster at 14 days, 30 days, and 180 days for analysis of GMTs, antibody positivity rates, and seroconversion rates. All adverse events were collected within one month and serious adverse events were collected within six months. The incidences of adverse reactions were analyzed after the booster.Results:The age of 960 participants was (52.3±11.5) years old, and 47.4% were males (455). The GMTs of Groups B and C were 65.26 (54.51-78.12) and 60.97 (50.61-73.45) at 14 days after the booster, both higher than Group A′s 44.79 (36.94-54.30) ( P value<0.05). The GMTs of Groups B and C were 23.95 (20.18-28.42) and 27.98 (23.45-33.39) at 30 days after the booster, both higher than Group A′s 15.71 (13.24-18.63) ( P value <0.05). At 14 days after the booster, the antibody positivity rates in Groups A, B, and C were 91.69% (276/301), 94.38% (302/320), and 93.95% (295/314), respectively. The seroconversion rates in the three groups were 90.37% (272/301), 93.75% (300/320), and 93.31% (293/314), respectively. There was no significant difference among these rates in the three groups (all P values >0.05). At 30 days after the booster, antibody positivity rates in Groups A, B, and C were 79.60% (238/299), 87.74% (279/318), and 90.48% (285/315), respectively. The seroconversion rates in the three groups were 76.92% (230/299), 85.85% (273/318), and 88.25% (278/315), respectively. There was a significant difference among these rates in the three groups (all P values <0.001). During the sequential booster immunization, the incidence of adverse events in 960 participants was 15.31% (147/960), with rates of about 14.38% (46/320), 17.50% (56/320), and 14.06% (45/320) in Groups A, B, and C, respectively. The incidence of adverse reactions was 8.02% (77/960), with rates of about 7.50% (24/320), 6.88% (22/320), and 9.69% (31/320) in Groups A, B, and C, respectively. No serious adverse events related to the booster were reported. Conclusion:Healthy individuals aged 18-84 years, who had completed primary immunization with the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine 3 to 9 months before, have good immunogenicity and safety profiles following the sequential booster with the recombinant COVID-19 vaccine (CHO cell).
10.Experts consensus on standard items of the cohort construction and quality control of temporomandibular joint diseases (2024)
Min HU ; Chi YANG ; Huawei LIU ; Haixia LU ; Chen YAO ; Qiufei XIE ; Yongjin CHEN ; Kaiyuan FU ; Bing FANG ; Songsong ZHU ; Qing ZHOU ; Zhiye CHEN ; Yaomin ZHU ; Qingbin ZHANG ; Ying YAN ; Xing LONG ; Zhiyong LI ; Yehua GAN ; Shibin YU ; Yuxing BAI ; Yi ZHANG ; Yanyi WANG ; Jie LEI ; Yong CHENG ; Changkui LIU ; Ye CAO ; Dongmei HE ; Ning WEN ; Shanyong ZHANG ; Minjie CHEN ; Guoliang JIAO ; Xinhua LIU ; Hua JIANG ; Yang HE ; Pei SHEN ; Haitao HUANG ; Yongfeng LI ; Jisi ZHENG ; Jing GUO ; Lisheng ZHAO ; Laiqing XU
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2024;59(10):977-987
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases are common clinical conditions. The number of patients with TMJ diseases is large, and the etiology, epidemiology, disease spectrum, and treatment of the disease remain controversial and unknown. To understand and master the current situation of the occurrence, development and prevention of TMJ diseases, as well as to identify the patterns in etiology, incidence, drug sensitivity, and prognosis is crucial for alleviating patients′suffering.This will facilitate in-depth medical research, effective disease prevention measures, and the formulation of corresponding health policies. Cohort construction and research has an irreplaceable role in precise disease prevention and significant improvement in diagnosis and treatment levels. Large-scale cohort studies are needed to explore the relationship between potential risk factors and outcomes of TMJ diseases, and to observe disease prognoses through long-term follw-ups. The consensus aims to establish a standard conceptual frame work for a cohort study on patients with TMJ disease while providing ideas for cohort data standards to this condition. TMJ disease cohort data consists of both common data standards applicable to all specific disease cohorts as well as disease-specific data standards. Common data were available for each specific disease cohort. By integrating different cohort research resources, standard problems or study variables can be unified. Long-term follow-up can be performed using consistent definitions and criteria across different projects for better core data collection. It is hoped that this consensus will be facilitate the development cohort studies of TMJ diseases.

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