1.Clinical and genetic analysis of a Chinese pedigree affected with Vissers-Bodmer syndrome due to variant of CNOT1 gene and a literature review..
Yake JIAO ; Shuhua YUAN ; Yongzhen XUE ; Yang XIU ; Yunpeng GE ; Yanyan HU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2025;42(10):1219-1225
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the clinical and genetic characteristics of a family with Vissers-Bodmer Syndrome (VIBOS) and to review the relevant literature on VIBOS caused by CNOT1 gene variants.
METHODS:
A child diagnosed with VIBOS due to "growth retardation for over 6 years" at the Linyi People's Hospital on March 1, 2024 and her family members were selected as the study subjects. Clinical data of the family were collected. Peripheral venous blood samples were collected from the family members. Whole-exome sequencing (WES) was performed on the proband's peripheral blood, and Sanger sequencing was used for verification of the candidate variant in the family. Pathogenicity of the candidate variant was classified according to the "Standards and Guidelines for the Interpretation of Sequence Variants" established by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). Bioinformatics analysis, including pathogenicity prediction using Mutation Taster, three-dimensional protein structure modeling using SWISS-MODEL, and functional impact assessment using PyMOL, was performed. Relevant literature on VIBOS patients due to variants of the CNOT1 gene was retrieved from databases such as CNKI, Wanfang Data, and PubMed. The clinical phenotypes and genotypes of the patients were summarized. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Hospital (Ethics No.: YX200303).
RESULTS:
The proband, a 6-year-and-7-month-old female, presented with short stature, distinctive facial features (esotropia, hypertelorism, prominent nasolabial folds), webbed neck, clinodactyly, and intellectual disability. WES revealed that she has carried a heterozygous c.736delG (p.V246*) variant of the CNOT1 gene, which was unreported previously. The proband's father exhibited borderline intellectual function but no short stature or distinctive facial features. Sanger sequencing confirmed that he has carried the same heterozygous variant. According to the ACMG guidelines, this genetic variant was predicted as "likely pathogenic" (PVS1+PM2_Supporting). The c.736delG (p.V246*) variant was predicted to have a deleterious effect by Mutation Taster. Subsequent homology modeling using SWISS-MODEL, coupled with structural visualization and comparison using PyMOL, confirmed that it may cause premature termination of translation and produce a truncated protein. Literature search has retrieved five articles on VIBOS due to CNOT1 gene variants, which included 45 cases. Together with the proband and her father, the common clinical features among these 47 patients included distinctive facial features (83.0%, 39/47), speech delay (70.2%, 33/47), motor delay (70.2%, 33/47), intellectual disability (59.6%, 28/47), and short stature (48.9%, 23/47). In terms of the types of the variants, missense variants were the most common (47.4%, 18/38), followed by frameshift variants (21.0%, 8/38). The variant sites have mainly located in exons 7, 25, and 31. No significant genotype-phenotype correlation was noted.
CONCLUSION
The c.736delG (p.V246*) frameshift variant of the CNOT1 gene is likely the genetic etiology of VIBOS in this proband. The clinical manifestations of the proband were more severe than in her fathers, which suggested phenotypic variability associated with this variant. This study has provided new evidence for the understanding of the genetic basis of VIBOS.
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2.Effect of triglyceride-glucose index combined with C-reactive protein on new-onset nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Yurui DU ; Fei TIAN ; Hong JI ; Yaochen WEI ; Yunpeng LI ; Xinyu GE ; Minghua LI ; Xiangming MA
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(8):1541-1547
Objective To investigate whether there is a synergistic pathogenic effect between triglyceride glucose index(TyG)and C-reactive protein(CRP)on new-onset nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)by observing the influence of combinations of TyG and CRP at different levels,and to provide a basis for identifying the high-risk population of NAFLD.Methods A total of 31 935 employees in Kailuan Group who participated in physical examination in 2006-2007 were enrolled as the observation cohort,and they had no history of drinking,fatty liver disease,cardiovascular disease,or malignant tumor and did not take antidiabetic or lipid-lowering drugs.According to the median of TyG and CRP at baseline,the subjects were divided into TyG<8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,TyG<8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group,TyG≥8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,and TyG≥8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group.A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups,and an analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between groups after logarithmic transformation;the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups.The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative incidence rate of NAFLD in different combinations of CRP and TyG levels,and the multivariate Cox regression model was used to investigate the influence of different combinations of TyG and CRP on the incidence rate of NAFLD.Results After a mean follow-up time of 7.59 years,a total of 16 592 employees developed NAFLD.The cumulative incidence rate of NAFLD in the TyG<8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,TyG<8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group,TyG≥8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,and TyG≥8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group were 59.5%,67.1%,73.8%,and 80.8%,respectively(P<0.001).After adjustment for confounding factors,compared with the TyG<8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,the TyG≥8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group had the highest risk of developing NAFLD(hazard ratio[HR]=1.54,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.47-1.61),followed by the TyG≥8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group(HR=1.43,95%CI:1.36-1.49)and the TyG<8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group(HR=1.17,95%CI:1.12-1.22).Conclusion With elevated TyG and CRP levels,the cumulative incidence of NAFLD increased,and rising levels of these markers significantly augmented the risk of NAFLD development.
3.Association of Chinese visceral adiposity index and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein with the risk of digestive malignancies
Shuqing CUI ; Chao MA ; Jiaxing LI ; Yunpeng LI ; Ze WANG ; Fei TIAN ; Hong JI ; Xinyu GE ; Shouling WU ; Xiangming MA
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(7):1380-1387
Objective To investigate the association of Chinese visceral adiposity index(CVAI)and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP)with the risk of digestive malignancies in the Kailuan study population,and to provide a basis for the prevention and control of digestive malignancies in the population.Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted,and a total of 94 377 Kailuan workers who participated in the 2006 health examination,had no history of cancer,and had complete data on CVAI,CRP,and related covariates were selected as the observation cohort.According to the levels of CVAI and CRP,the subjects were divided into low CVAI+CRP≤3 mg/L group[CVAI(-)CRP(-)group],low CVAI+CRP>3 mg/L group[CVAI(-)CRP(+)group],high CVAI+CRP≤3 mg/L group[CVAI(+)CRP(-)group],and high CVAI+CRP>3 mg/L group[CVAI(+)CRP(+)group].An analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between groups,and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between groups;the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups.The Cox proportional-hazards regression model was used to assess the impact of CVAI and CRP alone or in combination on the risk of digestive malignancies.Results There were significant differences between the four groups in age,male/female ratio,total cholesterol,triglycerides,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,fasting blood glucose,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,waist circumference,body mass index,marital status,alcohol consumption,smoking,reported income,and physical exercise(all P<0.05).During a mean follow-up time of 14.08±2.76 years,2 043 new-onset cases of digestive malignancies were identified by the end of follow-up on December 31,2021.The Cox proportional-hazards regression model showed that after adjustment for CRP and other factors,compared with the low CVAI group,the high CVAI group had a hazard ratio(HR)of 1.34(95%confidence interval[CI]:1.23-1.47)for the risk of digestive malignancies.After adjustment for CVAI and other factors,compared with the CRP≤3 mg/L group,the CRP>3 mg/L group had an HR of 1.14(95%CI:1.02-1.28)for the risk of digestive malignancies.Compared with the CVAI(-)CRP(-)group(n=40 978),the CVAI(-)CRP(+)group(n=6 210),the CVAI(+)CRP(-)group(n=36 502),and the CVAI(+)CRP(+)group(n=10 687)had an HR of 1.05(95%CI:1.01-1.09,P<0.05),1.32(95%CI:1.20-1.45,P<0.05),and 1.48(95%CI:1.28-1.70,P<0.05),respectively,for the risk of digestive malignancies.As for digestive malignancies at specific locations,the CVAI(+)CRP(+)group had an increased risk of liver cancer,gastric cancer,pancreatic cancer,colorectal cancer,and small intestinal cancer with an HR of 1.35(95%CI:1.05-1.81,P<0.05),1.48(95%CI:1.09-2.00,P<0.05),1.60(95%CI:1.07-2.41,P<0.05),1.76(1.40-2.21,P<0.05),and 3.85(95%CI:1.43-10.33,P<0.05),respectively.Conclusion A high level of CVAI,a high level of CRP,and high levels of CVAI and CRP in combination can all increase the risk of digestive malignancies,among which the high levels of CVAI and CRP in combination may lead to a higher risk.
4.Association of Chinese visceral adiposity index and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein with the risk of digestive malignancies
Shuqing CUI ; Chao MA ; Jiaxing LI ; Yunpeng LI ; Ze WANG ; Fei TIAN ; Hong JI ; Xinyu GE ; Shouling WU ; Xiangming MA
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(7):1380-1387
Objective To investigate the association of Chinese visceral adiposity index(CVAI)and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP)with the risk of digestive malignancies in the Kailuan study population,and to provide a basis for the prevention and control of digestive malignancies in the population.Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted,and a total of 94 377 Kailuan workers who participated in the 2006 health examination,had no history of cancer,and had complete data on CVAI,CRP,and related covariates were selected as the observation cohort.According to the levels of CVAI and CRP,the subjects were divided into low CVAI+CRP≤3 mg/L group[CVAI(-)CRP(-)group],low CVAI+CRP>3 mg/L group[CVAI(-)CRP(+)group],high CVAI+CRP≤3 mg/L group[CVAI(+)CRP(-)group],and high CVAI+CRP>3 mg/L group[CVAI(+)CRP(+)group].An analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between groups,and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between groups;the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups.The Cox proportional-hazards regression model was used to assess the impact of CVAI and CRP alone or in combination on the risk of digestive malignancies.Results There were significant differences between the four groups in age,male/female ratio,total cholesterol,triglycerides,high-density lipoprotein cholesterol,systolic blood pressure,diastolic blood pressure,fasting blood glucose,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,waist circumference,body mass index,marital status,alcohol consumption,smoking,reported income,and physical exercise(all P<0.05).During a mean follow-up time of 14.08±2.76 years,2 043 new-onset cases of digestive malignancies were identified by the end of follow-up on December 31,2021.The Cox proportional-hazards regression model showed that after adjustment for CRP and other factors,compared with the low CVAI group,the high CVAI group had a hazard ratio(HR)of 1.34(95%confidence interval[CI]:1.23-1.47)for the risk of digestive malignancies.After adjustment for CVAI and other factors,compared with the CRP≤3 mg/L group,the CRP>3 mg/L group had an HR of 1.14(95%CI:1.02-1.28)for the risk of digestive malignancies.Compared with the CVAI(-)CRP(-)group(n=40 978),the CVAI(-)CRP(+)group(n=6 210),the CVAI(+)CRP(-)group(n=36 502),and the CVAI(+)CRP(+)group(n=10 687)had an HR of 1.05(95%CI:1.01-1.09,P<0.05),1.32(95%CI:1.20-1.45,P<0.05),and 1.48(95%CI:1.28-1.70,P<0.05),respectively,for the risk of digestive malignancies.As for digestive malignancies at specific locations,the CVAI(+)CRP(+)group had an increased risk of liver cancer,gastric cancer,pancreatic cancer,colorectal cancer,and small intestinal cancer with an HR of 1.35(95%CI:1.05-1.81,P<0.05),1.48(95%CI:1.09-2.00,P<0.05),1.60(95%CI:1.07-2.41,P<0.05),1.76(1.40-2.21,P<0.05),and 3.85(95%CI:1.43-10.33,P<0.05),respectively.Conclusion A high level of CVAI,a high level of CRP,and high levels of CVAI and CRP in combination can all increase the risk of digestive malignancies,among which the high levels of CVAI and CRP in combination may lead to a higher risk.
5.Effect of triglyceride-glucose index combined with C-reactive protein on new-onset nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Yurui DU ; Fei TIAN ; Hong JI ; Yaochen WEI ; Yunpeng LI ; Xinyu GE ; Minghua LI ; Xiangming MA
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(8):1541-1547
Objective To investigate whether there is a synergistic pathogenic effect between triglyceride glucose index(TyG)and C-reactive protein(CRP)on new-onset nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)by observing the influence of combinations of TyG and CRP at different levels,and to provide a basis for identifying the high-risk population of NAFLD.Methods A total of 31 935 employees in Kailuan Group who participated in physical examination in 2006-2007 were enrolled as the observation cohort,and they had no history of drinking,fatty liver disease,cardiovascular disease,or malignant tumor and did not take antidiabetic or lipid-lowering drugs.According to the median of TyG and CRP at baseline,the subjects were divided into TyG<8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,TyG<8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group,TyG≥8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,and TyG≥8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group.A one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between multiple groups,and an analysis of variance was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between groups after logarithmic transformation;the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups.The Kaplan-Meier method was used to calculate the cumulative incidence rate of NAFLD in different combinations of CRP and TyG levels,and the multivariate Cox regression model was used to investigate the influence of different combinations of TyG and CRP on the incidence rate of NAFLD.Results After a mean follow-up time of 7.59 years,a total of 16 592 employees developed NAFLD.The cumulative incidence rate of NAFLD in the TyG<8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,TyG<8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group,TyG≥8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,and TyG≥8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group were 59.5%,67.1%,73.8%,and 80.8%,respectively(P<0.001).After adjustment for confounding factors,compared with the TyG<8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group,the TyG≥8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group had the highest risk of developing NAFLD(hazard ratio[HR]=1.54,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.47-1.61),followed by the TyG≥8.42 and CRP<0.60 mg/L group(HR=1.43,95%CI:1.36-1.49)and the TyG<8.42 and CRP≥0.60 mg/L group(HR=1.17,95%CI:1.12-1.22).Conclusion With elevated TyG and CRP levels,the cumulative incidence of NAFLD increased,and rising levels of these markers significantly augmented the risk of NAFLD development.
6.Expression and significance of N-WASP in placentas with preeclampsia
Shuo ZHANG ; Yunpeng GE ; Tingting WANG ; Hongfei SHEN ; Jiapo LI ; Guiyu SONG ; Chong QIAO
Journal of China Medical University 2024;53(2):97-101,120
Objective To study the expression and clinical significance of neural Wiskott-Alrdich syndrome protein(N-WASP)in pla-centas with preeclampsia.Methods This study included a total of 65 pregnant women:15 in the early-onset preeclampsia group,15 in the early-onset control group,15 in the late-onset preeclampsia group,and 20 in the late-onset control group.Real-time fluorescence quan-titative PCR(RT-qPCR)was used to detect the relative expression of N-WASP mRNA in placental tissues.Western blotting and immu-nohistochemistry were used to detect the expression and position of N-WASP protein in placental tissues from each group.Results RT-qPCR revealed significantly lower N-WASP mRNA expression levels in the placental tissue of the early-onset preeclampsia group compared to those in the early-onset control group(0.50±0.19 vs.0.93±0.73,P<0.05).The N-WASP mRNA expression levels in late-onset preeclampsia placenta were significantly lower than those in the late-onset control group(0.83±0.34 vs.1.15±0.34,P<0.05).Western blotting revealed significantly lower N-WASP protein expression in the placental tissue of early-onset preeclampsia compared to that in the early-onset control group(0.35±0.17 vs.0.72±0.21,P<0.05).The N-WASP protein expression in late-onset preeclampsia placenta was significantly lower than that in the late-onset control group(0.39±0.16 vs.0.76±0.20,P<0.05).The N-WASP mRNA expression in the placenta negatively correlated with the occurrence of early-onset(r =-0.37,P = 0.042)and late-onset preeclampsia(r =-0.39,P = 0.019).Immunohistochemistry revealed that N-WASP protein was localized in the cytoplasm of syncytiotrophoblasts,cytotrophoblasts,villous stromal cells,and vascular endothelial cells.Conclusion The low expression of N-WASP may be closely associated with preeclampsia.
7.Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A3-regulated circular RanGTPase activating protein 1 participates in pathogenesis of preeclampsia by regulating proliferation, migration, and invasion of trophoblast cells
Tingting WANG ; Yunpeng GE ; Hongfei SHEN ; Jiapo LI ; Yilin LIU ; Chong QIAO
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2024;27(9):742-749
Objective:To investigate the impact of circular RanGTPase activating protein 1 (circRANGAP1) on the biological behavior of trophoblast cells in preeclampsia and its potential mechanisms.Methods:Placental tissues were collected from preeclampsia patients and age- and gestational age- matched control pregnant women admitted to Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University from August 2020 to December 2022 (eight cases each in the early-onset preeclampsia group and early-onset control group, and 24 cases each in the late-onset preeclampsia group and late-onset control group). The expression levels of circRANGAP1 and eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A3 (EIF4A3) mRNA in placental tissues were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), and EIF4A3 protein expression was assessed by Western blotting. In HTR-8/Svneo cells, the proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities were evaluated by cell counting assay, scratch assay, Transwell invasion assay, and the regulatory effect of EIF4A3 on circRANGAP1 was examined by RNA binding protein immunoprecipitation (RIP). Changes of circRANGAP1 expression in HTR-8/Svneo cells were detected by RT-qPCR after EIF4A3 knockdown. Statistical analysis was performed using independent sample t-test, non-parametric Chi-square test, or Pearson correlation analysis. Results:(1) There was no significant difference in circRANGAP1 expression between the early-onset preeclampsia group and the early-onset control group. However, circRANGAP1 expression was higher in the late-onset preeclampsia group compared to the late-onset control group [(3.764±3.297) vs. (0.960±0.720), t=4.07, P<0.001]. In late-onset preeclampsia patients, circRANGAP1 expression was positively correlated with both systolic and diastolic blood pressure (systolic: r=0.639, P<0.01; diastolic: r=0.800, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in EIF4A3 mRNA and protein expression between the early-onset preeclampsia group and the early-onset control group, but EIF4A3 mRNA and protein expression were higher in the late-onset preeclampsia group compared to the late-onset control group [mRNA: (2.963±3.081) vs. (1.149±0.667), t=2.30, P=0.028; protein: (2.504±1.008) vs. (0.258±0.180), t=4.39, P=0.005]. (2) After small interfering (si) RNA knockdown, there was no significant difference in mRANGAP1 expression, but circRANGAP1 expression decreased [(1.000±0.004), (0.465±0.031), and (0.621±0.030)], with si-1 showing the highest knockdown efficiency ( t=23.59, P=0.002). Specific knockdown of circRANGAP1 resulted in increased proliferation [(1.297±0.058) vs. (1.456±0.030), t=-5.97, P<0.001], invasion [(94.400± 6.504) vs. (219.000±19.870), t=-13.32, P<0.001], and migration [(25.493±3.498)% vs. (58.456±3.277)%, t=-15.38, P<0.001] abilities of trophoblast cells. (3) There are six binding sites for EIF4A3 in the upstream region of circRANGAP1 pre-mRNA. EIF4A3 can bind through regions a and b, but not region c. After siRNA knockdown, EIF4A3 expression decreased [(1.003±0.101), (0.276±0.060), (0.398±0.074), and (0.184±0.017)], with si-3 showing the highest knockdown efficiency. After EIF4A3 knockdown, circRANGAP1 expression in trophoblast cells decreased [(1.004±0.118) vs. (0.480±0.039), t=5.96, P=0.027]. Conclusion:circRANGAP1, regulated by EIF4A3, inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion abilities of trophoblast cells, thereby participating in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
8.Drug resistance surveillance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Jiaxing City
WANG Yuanhang ; HU Jie ; GE Rui ; FU Xiaofei ; QI Yunpeng
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(8):705-709
Objective:
To investigate the resistance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province from 2017 to 2019, so as to provide insights into improvements of the therapeutic effect of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Methods:
Data pertaining to pulmonary tuberculosis in Jiaxing City from 2017 to 2019 were collected from the Tuberculosis Surveillance System of Chinese Disease Prevention and Control Information System, including demographics, treatment classification, sputum culture and drug resistance. The spectrum, types and prevalence of drug resistance in M. tuberculosis to four first-line tuberculosis drugs, including isoniazid (INH), rifampicin (RFP), streptomycin (SM) and ethambutol (EMB), was analyzed using a descriptive epidemiological method.
Results:
A total of 1 310 M. tuberculosis isolates were cultured from pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Jiaxing City from 2017 to 2019, and there were 259 M. tuberculosis isolates that were resistant to anti-tuberculosis drugs, with an overall drug resistance rate of 19.77%. The prevalence rates of drug resistance to INH, SM, RFP and EMB were 13.36%, 11.83%, 5.50% and 3.59%, respectively. The prevalence of drug resistance was lower in M. tuberculosis isolates from treatment-naïve patients than from retreated patients (18.45% vs. 34.58%, P<0.05). M. tuberculosis isolates presented high resistance to SM (4.50%) and INH alone (4.35%), the highest resistance to INH-SM combinations (3.28%), and the highest resistance to INH+RFP+SM combinations (1.83%). Sixteen isolates were resistant to all the four drugs, with a drug resistance rate of 1.22%. The proportions of resistance to a single drug, RFP resistance, multidrug resistance and resistance to two and more drugs were 10.31%, 5.50%, 4.73% and 4.73%, respectively. In addition, the prevalence of RFP resistance among all patients and treatment-naïve patients both showed a tendency towards a rise from 2017 to 2019 (P<0.05). The prevalence of RFP resistance (7.01% vs. 3.76%) and resistance to two and more drugs (6.01% vs. 3.25%) was both higher among interprovincial mobile tuberculosis patients than among local non-mobile patients (P<0.05).
Conclusions
The overall prevalence of drug resistance was lower in M. tuberculosis isolates in Jiaxing City from 2017 to 2019 than in Zhejiang Province, with INH and RFP resistance as predominant types.
9.Evaluation on protective effect of influenza vaccine among people aged 70 years and older in Jiaxing City
HOU Zhigang ; LIU Yang ; GE Rui ; QI Yunpeng ; FU Xiaofei
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(12):1033-1036
Objective:
To evaluate the protective effect of influenza vaccine among people aged 70 years and older in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide a basis for formulating immunization strategies.
Methods:
The influenza-like illness (ILI) cases aged 70 years and older treated in influenza surveillance sentinel hospital in Jiaxing City from November 2022 to May 2023 were selected. The medical information and influenza vaccination information were collected by a questionnaire survey, and influenza virus was detected using the quantitative fluorescent real-time PCR assay. The test-negative design case-control study was used to analyze the influencing factors of influenza virus positive and evaluate vaccine effect (VE).
Results:
Totally 1 084 ILI cases were enrolled, including 535 males (49.35%) and 549 females (50.64%). There were 732 cases (67.53%) aged 70 to 79 years, and 352 cases (32.47%) aged 80 years and older. There were 689 cases with underlying diseases, accounting for 63.56%. A total of 224 influenza virus positive samples were detected, with a positive rate of 20.66%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that a lower possibility of influenza virus positive was seen in ILI cases aged 80 years and older, with underlying diseases and with influenza vaccination in the current season (all P<0.05). A total of 345 cases were vaccinated against influenza in the current season, with a vaccination rate of 31.83%. The VE of influenza vaccine was 37.40% (95%CI: 12.40%-55.40%), of which the VE to A (H1N1) was 36.00% (95%CI: 7.50%-55.70%) and to A (H3N2) was 40.90% (95%CI: -26.00%-72.30%). The VE for ILI cases aged 70 to 79 years was 41.00% (95%CI: 13.90%-59.60%), and for ILI cases aged 80 years and older was 20.60% (95%CI: -64.60%-61.70%).
Conclusions
Influenza vaccine has a certain protective effect on cases aged 70 years and older. Free influenza vaccination for the elderly should be continuously promoted and the vaccination coverage should be increased.
10.A single-center retrospective study of percutaneous drainage clinical characteristics of grade B and C postoperative pancreatic fistula and determination of the optimal intervention time
Yunpeng GE ; Chen LI ; Yuan LIU ; Jian CHEN ; Mingxiao WU ; Jinghai SONG ; Jingyong XU
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2023;61(10):901-906
Objective:To classified the fluid location of of grade B and C postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and propose processing flow.Methods:Data from 232 patients who underwent pancreatic surgery from January 2018 to December 2022 at Department of General Surgery & Hepato-billo-pancreatic,Beijing Hospital were collected retrospectively. Forty-six patients who suffered from grade B and C POPF underwent ultrasound-guided drainage. There were 32 males and 14 females, with an age of (60.2±13.7)years (range:18 to 85 years). The imaging data of postoperative CT were collected and the the fluid location was classified. Then analyzed the drainage status when patents were diagnosed as POPF. Machine learning was performed and a random forest model was applied to construct the relationship between intervention time and mortality. The optimal intervention time was calculated. The patients were then divided into early and late intervention groups and clinical data and outcomes were compared using the t test,Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test or Fisher′s exact test between the two groups. Results:Based on the results of the random forest model, the optimal puncture time was within 5.38 days after the diagnosis of POPF. Based on the optimal time, 21 patients were subsumed into early intervention group and 25 patients were subsumed into late intervention group. The location of fluid collection was classified into four types: peripancreatic (32.7%,15/46), extra-pancreatic and epigastric (41.3%,19/46), extra-pancreatic and hypogastic (13.0%,6/46) and diffused (13.0%,6/46). The status of the drainage included normal in 10 patients (21.8%), displaced drain in 18 patients (39.1%) and drain removed or blocked in 18 patients (39.1%). The perioperative mortality rate was 19.0% (4/21) in the early intervention group and 8.0%(2/25) in the late. The late intervention group had significantly higher rates of positive drainage fluid cultures (88.0%(22/25) vs. 42.9%(10/21), χ2=10.584, P=0.001), secondary surgery (24.0%(6/25) vs. 0(0/21), P=0.025), and readmission within 90 days(32.0%(8/25) vs. 4.8%(1/21), χ2=5.381, P=0.020) than the early group, and a significantly longer postoperative hospital stay( M(IQR))(24(20)days vs. 39(53)days, Z=3.023, P=0.003). Conclusions:The location of the POPF fluid collection is classified into four types. Early radiological evaluation can detect abdominal effusion promptly,and early puncture and drainage will be beneficial in improving outcomes in these patents.


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