1.Study on the consistency of voice collection across different smartphone brands and its clinical usability
Jiaxing ZHENG ; Kaiwen CHEN ; Yuting TANG ; Gang WANG ; Yunting XU ; Jianlin OU ; Yixuan HUANG ; Weixing LING ; Zhuoming CHEN
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(3):216-221
Objective To compare the consistency of voice parameters collected by commonly used smart-phone brands in China and professional recording equipment,and to study whether smartphones can be used for voice research.Methods A total of 67 normal subjects were selected for voice recording using six different smart-phone brands(via the"Active Health"screening APP from the National Key Research and Development Program)and professional recording equipment.Acoustic voice parameters such as fundamental frequency parameters,fre-quency variation parameters,amplitude variation parameters,formant parameters,and energy parameters were ex-tracted from the vowels/a/,/i/,and/u/.A one-way ANOVA test and Tukey's HSD post-hoc comparisons were conducted on the independent variables.Results There were no significant differences between smartphones and professional recording equipment in terms of fundamental frequency parameters such as median F0,mean F0,max F0 and min F0;frequency parameters such as jitter local,jitter local absolute,jitter rap,jitter ppq5,and jitter ddp;amplitude parameters such as shimmer local,shimmer local dB,shimmer apq3,shimmer apq5,shimmer apq11,and shimmer dda;and formant parameters such as F1,F2,F3,and F4.However,significant differences were found in energy parameters such as mean energy(F=31.171,P<0.001),max energy(F=34.193,P<0.001),and min energy(F=5.453,P<0.001)between smartphones and professional recording equipment.Conclusion The smartphones using the"Active Health"screening app from the National Key Research and Development Program can replace professional recording equipment for voice research.However,caution should be exercised when selec-ting energy-related acoustic parameters.
2.Clinical and genetic analysis of 3 children with mitochondrial disease-related primary adrenal insufficiency
Cuili LIANG ; Xiaodan CHEN ; Duan LI ; Huifen MEI ; Ruidan ZHENG ; Minyan JIANG ; Yunting LIN ; Li LIU ; Wen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(11):861-864
This study analyzed the clinical and laboratory data of 3 children diagnosed with mitochondrial disease-associated primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) at the Guangzhou Women and Children′s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University from October 2018 to November 2023.All patients were normal at birth but gradually developed symptoms and were diagnosed with PAI between the ages of 1 year and 1 month and 7 years and 3 months.The children presented typical clinical symptoms of PAI, including skin and mucosal hyperpigmentation (3 cases), electrolyte disturbances (3 cases), and hypoglycemia (2 cases), as well as multisystem abnormalities related to mitochondrial disease, including recurrent infections, growth retardation, cachexia, and hyperlactatemia.Genetic testing revealed significant single deletions in mitochondrial DNA in all patients: Patient 1: m.11219_15954del, Patient 2: m.8483_13459del, and Patient 3: m.8649_16084del.Treatment with Hydrocortisone acetate replacement therapy improved the electrolyte disturbances and hypoglycemia, but issues with recurrent infections, growth retardation, and cachexia persisted.This study suggests that in clinical practice, the possibility of mitochondrial disease should be highly suspected when PAI patients present with multisystem abnormalities, especially in conjunction with hyperlactatemia.
3.Study on the consistency of voice collection across different smartphone brands and its clinical usability
Jiaxing ZHENG ; Kaiwen CHEN ; Yuting TANG ; Gang WANG ; Yunting XU ; Jianlin OU ; Yixuan HUANG ; Weixing LING ; Zhuoming CHEN
Journal of Audiology and Speech Pathology 2025;33(3):216-221
Objective To compare the consistency of voice parameters collected by commonly used smart-phone brands in China and professional recording equipment,and to study whether smartphones can be used for voice research.Methods A total of 67 normal subjects were selected for voice recording using six different smart-phone brands(via the"Active Health"screening APP from the National Key Research and Development Program)and professional recording equipment.Acoustic voice parameters such as fundamental frequency parameters,fre-quency variation parameters,amplitude variation parameters,formant parameters,and energy parameters were ex-tracted from the vowels/a/,/i/,and/u/.A one-way ANOVA test and Tukey's HSD post-hoc comparisons were conducted on the independent variables.Results There were no significant differences between smartphones and professional recording equipment in terms of fundamental frequency parameters such as median F0,mean F0,max F0 and min F0;frequency parameters such as jitter local,jitter local absolute,jitter rap,jitter ppq5,and jitter ddp;amplitude parameters such as shimmer local,shimmer local dB,shimmer apq3,shimmer apq5,shimmer apq11,and shimmer dda;and formant parameters such as F1,F2,F3,and F4.However,significant differences were found in energy parameters such as mean energy(F=31.171,P<0.001),max energy(F=34.193,P<0.001),and min energy(F=5.453,P<0.001)between smartphones and professional recording equipment.Conclusion The smartphones using the"Active Health"screening app from the National Key Research and Development Program can replace professional recording equipment for voice research.However,caution should be exercised when selec-ting energy-related acoustic parameters.
4.Clinical and genetic analysis of 3 children with mitochondrial disease-related primary adrenal insufficiency
Cuili LIANG ; Xiaodan CHEN ; Duan LI ; Huifen MEI ; Ruidan ZHENG ; Minyan JIANG ; Yunting LIN ; Li LIU ; Wen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2025;40(11):861-864
This study analyzed the clinical and laboratory data of 3 children diagnosed with mitochondrial disease-associated primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) at the Guangzhou Women and Children′s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University from October 2018 to November 2023.All patients were normal at birth but gradually developed symptoms and were diagnosed with PAI between the ages of 1 year and 1 month and 7 years and 3 months.The children presented typical clinical symptoms of PAI, including skin and mucosal hyperpigmentation (3 cases), electrolyte disturbances (3 cases), and hypoglycemia (2 cases), as well as multisystem abnormalities related to mitochondrial disease, including recurrent infections, growth retardation, cachexia, and hyperlactatemia.Genetic testing revealed significant single deletions in mitochondrial DNA in all patients: Patient 1: m.11219_15954del, Patient 2: m.8483_13459del, and Patient 3: m.8649_16084del.Treatment with Hydrocortisone acetate replacement therapy improved the electrolyte disturbances and hypoglycemia, but issues with recurrent infections, growth retardation, and cachexia persisted.This study suggests that in clinical practice, the possibility of mitochondrial disease should be highly suspected when PAI patients present with multisystem abnormalities, especially in conjunction with hyperlactatemia.
5.Changes of physical fitness before and after regular aerobic exercise in children after radical pulmonary atresia surgery
Xiaowei LI ; Xiaotong LAI ; Yunting LI ; Chenghao ZHANG ; Jiaxin ZHUANG ; Junhao CHEN ; Shufang LIU ; Wenjing LI ; Xiaojuan ZHENG ; Yugong GUO ; Yanqin CUI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;40(11):672-679
Objective:To examine the effect of short-term regular aerobic exercise on physical fitness of children with pulmonary with atresia ventricular septal defect after radical biventricular treatment.Methods:This was a prospective self pre-and post-control observation study. The subjects performed regular aerobic exercise for 10 days according to the exercise prescription. Body composition measurement and cardiopulmonary exercise test[lung ventilation function, maximum oxygen uptake(VO 2max), maximum oxygen pulse(O 2/HR max), ventilation oxygen uptake efficiency(OUES), exercise load time], 6 min walking distance(6MWD), sports psychometric test, motor function screening test and fitness test, were collected. The changes of test parameters and scale scoring before and after exercise were analyzed and compared. Results:A total of 7 children with PA/VSD after biventricular surgery were enrolled. The age ranged 8.2-16.2 years old, and there were 2 males and 5 females. VO 2max[(1 196.71±395.31)ml/min vs.(1 297.43±425.73)ml/min, P=0.031], O 2/HRmax[(82.43±7.53)ml/beat vs.(91.57±6.95)ml/beat, P<0.001]increased after exercise. The exercise load time was significantly increased compared with that before intervention[(476.43±35.73)s vs.(531.43±45.76)s, P=0.002]. Resting heart rate before exercise( P=0.013) and peak respiration exchange ratio(PeakRER, P=0.021) were significantly lower. Body composition tests suggest weight, intracellular water, protein and muscle content of lower limb were higher( P<0.05). The motor function score was higher than before( P=0.015); the score of sports fear was lower than before( P=0.009). There was no significant difference in lung capacity and 6-minute walking distance before and after exercise( P>0.05). There were no cardiovascular events during the study period. Conclusion:Short-term regular aerobic exercise for children with PA/VSD after biventricular surgery can improve exercise tolerance, increase lower limb muscle content, improve exercise fear and exercise function, and has good safety and feasibility.
6.Construction and validation of Alignment Diagram model for risk of parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis in extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants
Shuyan CHEN ; Jinglin XU ; Yali CAI ; Yunting HU ; Qingling ZHU ; Zhiyong LIU ; He WANG ; Jingyang ZHENG ; Dongmei CHEN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(2):114-119
Objective:To explore the high-risk factors for parenteral nutrition associated cholestasis(PNAC)in extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants,and establish a risk Alignment Diagram prediction model.Methods:We retrospectivly analyzed the clinical data of hospitalized extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants admitted to Neonatology Department at Quanzhou Children's Hospital from January 2019 to December 2020,using multivariate Logistic regression analysis to screen for independent risk factors for the occurrence of PNAC.An Alignment Diagram model prediction model for PNAC was constructed by using R software,and the performance of the model was evaluated through receiver operating characteristic curves.Results:A total of 203 extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants were included,with a median gestational age of 29.14(28.00,30.86)weeks and a median birth weight of 1 170(1 000,1 300)g.Among them,26(12.81%)cases developed PNAC.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of parenteral nutrition( OR=1.015 ,95% CI 1.003-1.034),the cumulative amount of glucose( OR=1.014 ,95% CI 1.001-1.028),small for gestational age( OR=3.455 ,95% CI 1.127-10.589),and neonatal sepsis( OR=3.142 ,95% CI 1.039-9.503)were independent risk factors for PNAC( P<0.05);The four independent risk factors mentioned above were introduced into R software to construct an Alignment Diagram model,the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.835(95% CI 0.842-0.731),and the results of the Hosmer Limeshow goodness of fit test show that:χ 2=5.34,degree of freedom=8, P=0.72.A calibration curve indicated good consistency between the predicted probability of the model and the actual occurrence rate,with good accuracy. Conclusion:The Alignment Diagram model constructed based on four independent risk factors of the duration of parenteral nutrition,glucose accumulation,small for gestational age infants,and neonatal sepsis exhibits high predictive ability,and is expected to provide an intuitive and convenient visualization tool for preventing or reducing the occurrence of PNAC in extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants
7.Dosimetric effects of volumetric modulated arc therapy plans for lung cancer caused by different dose algorithms and radiation field settings
Wanjia ZHENG ; Enting LI ; Sijuan HUANG ; Yunting ZHU ; Jinxing LIAN ; Mingli WANG ; Xiaoyan HUANG ; Xin YANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2022;42(9):671-677
Objective:To analyze the dosimetric differences of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for lung cancer caused by different dose calculation algorithms and radiation field settings and thus to provide a reference for designing clinical VMAT plans for lung cancer.Methods:This study randomly selected 20 patients with lung cancer and divided them into four groups of VMAT plans, namely, a group adopting two fields and two arcs based on the AAA algorithm (2F2A_AAA), a group employing two fields and two arcs based on the AXB algorithm (2F2A_AXB), a group using two fields and two arcs based on the MC algorithm (2F2A_MC), and a group adopting one field and two arcs based on the MC algorithm (1F2A_MC). Then, this study evaluated the target coverage, high-dose control, dose homogeneity index (HI), conformity index (CI), and organs at risk (OARs) of the plans using different algorithms and radiation field settings.Results:The planning target volume (PTV) results of two fields combined with two arcs (2F2A) of three groups using different algorithms are as follows. 2F2A_MC achieved better results in both D1% and V 95% (the relative volume of the target volume surrounded by 95% of the prescribed dose) of planning gross target volume (PGTV) than 2F2A_AAA (D1%: t=-2.44, P=0.03; V95%:z=-2.04, P=0.04) and 2F2A_AXB (D1%: t=2.34, P=0.03; z=-3.21, P < 0.01). 2F2A_AXB outperformed 2F2A_AAA ( z=-3.66, P < 0.01) and was comparable to 2F2A_MC in terms of the CI of PGTV. Regarding OARs, 2F2A_AXB and 2F2A_MC decreased the V5 Gy of the whole lung by 0.68% ( z=-2.69, P=0.01) and 3.05% ( z=-3.52, P < 0.01), respectively compared to 2F2A_AAA. 2F2A_AXB achieved a whole-lung Dmean of 1776.44 cGy, which was superior to that of 2F2A_MC ( t=2.67, P=0.02) and 2F2A_AAA ( t=8.62, P < 0.01). Compared to 2F2A_AAA and 2F2A_MC, 2F2A_AXB decreased the V20 Gy of Body_5 mm by 1.45% ( z=-3.88, P < 0.01) and 2.01% ( z=-3.66, P < 0.01), respectively. The results of the two groups with different field settings showed that 1F2A_MC was superior to 2F2A_MC in both the CI of PTV1 and the HI of PTV2 (CI: t=2.61, P=0.02; HI: z=-2.20, P=0.03). Moreover, 1F2A_MC increased the Dmean of the whole lung by 26.29 cGy compared to 2F2A_MC ( t=2.28, P=0.04). Conclusions:Regarding the design of VMAT plans for lung cancer, the MC algorithm is suitable for the target priority and the AXB algorithm is suitable for the OAR priority. When only the MC algorithm is available, it is recommended to choose 1F2A in the case of target priority and select 2F2A in the case of OAR priority.
8.Evidence summary of prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Yijun LIU ; Jinguo ZHAI ; Yunting ZHUANG ; Shiyi CHEN ; Yifei ZHENG ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(33):4546-4550
Objective:To screen, obtain domestic and foreign evidence on the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and evaluate and summarize the quality of the evidence.Methods:We searched the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) , UpToDate, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, British Medical Journal (BMJ) , Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) , WanFang Data, Yimaitong, VIP by computer. The search time limit was from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2021. Four researchers independently screened the articles, and extracted and summarized the evidence that met the quality standards.Results:A total of 16 articles were included, including 4 guidelines, 1 evidence summary, 8 systematic reviews, 2 Meta-analysis and 1 expert consensus. Through the screening and acquisition of evidence for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, the 32 best evidences were finally summarized from 7 aspects including assessment and diagnosis, classification and grading, risk factors, basic management principles, prevention, non-drug treatment, and drug treatment.Conclusions:The prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy should first evaluate the patient, determine the patient's symptoms and severity, analyze the risk factors, and conduct cognitive, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the patient, as well as non-pharmacological or drug treatment.
9.Evaluation of the college-based HIV/AIDS education policy in Beijing, China: a mixed method approach.
Yunting ZHENG ; Xin ZHANG ; Xinying SUN ; Yuhui SHI ; Chun CHANG
Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine 2020;25(1):50-50
BACKGROUND:
From 2010 to 2015, there was a twofold growth of new HIV/AIDS infection in Beijing among young students aged 15-24. HIV/AIDS education was found effective in promoting positive behavior change related to HIV/AIDS prevention. However, little evidence was found on the evaluation of HIV/AIDS education policy. This study aimed to evaluate the college-based HIV/AIDS education policy in Beijing.
METHODS:
By using a mixed method approach, the current study reviewed college-based HIV/AIDS education policy at national level and in Beijing from 1985 to 2016 and conducted policy content analysis to evaluate the policy ability to structure implementation. Cross-sectional surveys in 2006 and 2016 were used to evaluate college's implementation of relevant policies. T test, χ test, and logistic regression were used to analyze college students' perception of HIV/AIDS education provided in their colleges and their knowledge of HIV/AIDS and their risk factors.
RESULTS:
Fourteen pieces of national policy and four pieces of Beijing's policy were identified. Policy's ability to structure implementation was at moderate level. The percentage of students in Beijing who ever perceived HIV/ADIS education at colleges decreased from 71.14 to 39.80%, and the percentage of students with comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS dropped from 50.00% in 2006 to 40.42% in 2016.
CONCLUSIONS
HIV/AIDS education in college had drawn considerable attentions from the Chinese government, while the policy implementation needs further strengthening.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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psychology
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Adolescent
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Beijing
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Female
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HIV Infections
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psychology
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Health Education
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statistics & numerical data
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Health Policy
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Humans
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Male
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Universities
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statistics & numerical data
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Young Adult
10.Efficacy and safety of omalizumab on the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria: a meta-analysis
Yunting LIANG ; Xiangyang SU ; Rongbiao LU ; Fang HUANG ; Yue ZHENG ; Wei LAI ; Chun LU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2018;51(6):472-475
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of omalizumab on the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) by systemic review and meta-analysis.Methods Electronic databases,such as PubMed,Clinicaltrials.gov,the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the efficacy and safety of omalizumab in the treatment of CSU.Two reviewers independently screened RCTs according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria,extracted data,and assessed the quality of the included RCTs.And then,a meta-analysis was carried out by using RevMan 5.3 software for comparisons of the efficacy and safety of the 75-,150-,300-,600-mg omalizumab groups versus the placebo group after 1-month treatment,as well as the total omalizumab group versus the placebo group.Results A total of 7 RCTs involving 1 365 patients were included in this meta-analysis.The results showed that the total omalizumab group and different omalizumab subgroups were superior in improving the urticaria activity score of 7 days (UAS7) and wheal number score of 7 days to the placebo group (all P < 0.05).For the improvement in the itch severity score (ISS) of 7 days and complete response rate for main symptoms (UAS7 =0),the total omalizumab group,75-,150-and 300-mg omalizumab groups were superior to the placebo group (all P < 0.05),but there were no significant differences between the 600-mg omalizumab group and the placebo group (P =0.07).The dermatology life quality index (DLQI) was better in the total omalizumab group,150-and 300-mg omalizumab groups than in the placebo group (all P < 0.05),but no significant difference was observed between the 75-mg omalizumab group and the placebo group (P =0.50).There were no significant differences in the incidence of common adverse events or serious adverse events between the total omalizumab group as well as the 75-,150-and 300-mg omalizumab subgroups and the placebo subgroup (all P > 0.05).Conclusions Omalizumab can improve clinical symptoms and life quality of patients with CSU,and is effective in improving the UAS,ISS,wheal number score,DLQI and complete response rate for main symptoms (UAS =0) with high safety.Subcutaneous injection of omalizumab at a dose of 150 or 300 mg/month shows the best efficacy in improving the clinical symptoms and life quality of patients with CSU.

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