1.CT radiomics nomogram for predicting Ki-67 expression of thymus epithelial tumors
Zhengping ZHANG ; Xiaojing HOU ; Zijin LIU ; Kede MI ; Zhitao WANG ; Shuping MENG ; Xingcang TIAN ; Li ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(11):1693-1697
Objective To observe the value of CT radiomics nomogram for predicting Ki-67 expression of thymus epithelial tumors.Methods Totally 163 patients with thymus epithelial tumor,including 114 patients in training set and 49 patients in validation set were retrospectively enrolled.The patients were further divided into low expression(<50%)and high expression(≥50%)subgroups according to Ki-67 index.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to screen independent predicting factors of Ki-67 expression in thymus epithelial tumors,and clinical-CT model was constructed.The optimal radiomics features were extracted and screened based on chest plain and venous phase enhanced CT images,respectively.Then radiomics modelplain and radiomics modelenhanced were constructed,and Radscoreplain and Radscoreenhanced were calculated,respectively.The nomogram model was constructed based on clinical-CT model,Radscoreplain and Radscoreenhanced.Receiver operating characteristic curves were drawn,and the area under the curves(AUC)were calculated to evaluate the efficacy of each model for predicting Ki-67 expression of thymus epithelial tumors.Results Patient's gender and enhanced CT value of lesion were both independent predicting factors of Ki-67 expression in thymus epithelial tumors(both P<0.05).The AUC of clinical-CT model,radiomics modelplain,radiomics modelenhanced and nomogram model for predicting Ki-67 expression was 0.736,0.814,0.836 and 0.857 in training set,which was 0.746,0.746,0.750 and 0.799 in validation set,respectively.Conclusion CT radiomics nomogram could be used to predict Ki-6 7 expression of thymus epithelial tumors.
2.Analysis of Depression and Influencing Factors in HIV/AIDS Patients Receiving Antiviral Therapy
Xin YUAN ; Yuanyuan XU ; Zhengping ZHU ; Min ZHANG ; Sushu WU ; Jingwen WANG ; Shaokang WANG
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(3):438-445
[Objective]To investigate the depression status and its influencing factors in HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiviral therapy.[Methods]From July 2022 to September 2022,successive sampling method was used to recruit HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiviral therapy from antiviral treatment institutions in Nanjing,and they were instructed to fill out anonymous questionnaires.The questionnaire collected the basic information of patients,and depression,HIV stigma score and social support level were investigated by Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9),Berger HIV stigma scale(BHSS)and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support(MSPSS).Multivariate Logistic regression was used to an-alyze the influencing factors of depression.[Results]A total of 1879 valid questionnaires were collected in this study,and the detection rate of depression was 50.1%.The results of multivariate logistic analysis showed that compared with patients with middle school or below,the risk of depression was lower for those with postgraduate or above[OR=0.534,95%CI(0.341,0.835),P=0.006].Compared with antiviral therapy duration<1 year,antiviral therapy duration for 1 to 5 years[OR=0.729,95%CI(0.536,0.991)],>5 to 10 years[OR=0.516,95%CI(0.379,0.702)],>10 years[OR=0.603,95%CI(0.375,0.969)]was associated with a lower risk of depression.High level of social support was a protective factor for depression in HIV/AIDS patients compared with middle and low level of social support[OR=0.430,95%CI(0.349,0.530),P<0.001].There was a higher risk of depression with side effects than without side effects[OR=2.260,95%CI(1.833,2.786),P<0.001].The higher the score on the HIV stigma scale,the higher the possibility of depression was.[Conclusion]The detection rate of depression of patients receiving antiviral therapy in Nanjing is high.After starting antivi-ral therapy,we should strengthen the monitoring of side effects and psychological status of patients,carry out psychologi-cal intervention,alleviate psychological problems,and improve the quality of life of patients receiving antiviral therapy.
3.Efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography during pregnancy and puerperium: A comparative analysis
Ronglai CAO ; Liang ZHU ; Zhengping YU ; Jinli HE ; Youxiang CHEN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(12):2885-2893
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) during pregnancy and puerperium through a comparative analysis. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 22 patients in pregnancy and 39 patients in puerperium who received ERCP in Digestive Endoscopy Center of The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from January 2007 to August 2022. The two groups of patients were compared in terms of baseline data, diagnosis during ERCP, interventions, laboratory results before and after ERCP, post-ERCP complications, and delivery and fetal outcomes. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of continuous data between two groups, and the chi-square test or the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. ResultsThere were no significant differences between the patients in pregnancy and those in puerperium in all baseline data (all P>0.05) except the rate of CT examination (22.73% vs 58.97%, χ2=7.44, P=0.006). During the ERCP procedure, compared with the patients in puerperium, the patients in pregnancy had a significantly lower proportion of the patients who underwent biliary stone extraction or endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (χ2=4.007 and 4.315, both P<0.05) and a significantly higher proportion of the patients who did not receive X-ray fluoroscopy (χ2=12.103, P=0.001). After ERCP, both groups had significant improvements in white blood cell count, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase (all P<0.05). The overall incidence rate of post-ERCP complications was 7.04% (5/71) for all patients, with post-ERCP biliary infection as the most common complication (3/71,4.23%), and there was no significant difference in the incidence rate of post-ERCP complications between the two groups (P>0.05). As for delivery and fetal outcomes, compared with the patients in puerperium, the patients in pregnancy had a significantly higher proportion of patients with early termination of pregnancy (50.00% vs 0,χ2=20.528, P<0.001) and a significantly lower proportion of patients with cesarean section (36.36% vs 76.92%, χ2=4.756, P=0.029). There were no significant differences in the incidence rates of adverse events such as abnormal fetal development and stillbirth between the two groups (P>0.05). ConclusionWith strict control of ERCP indications and timing, ERCP is effective and relatively safe in both pregnancy and puerperium and has a comparable incidence rate of post-ERCP complications to that in the general population, with relatively good delivery and fetal outcomes.
4.AIDS knowledge status and influencing factors of high-risk sexual behavior among male college students in Nanjing
LIU Li, WU Sushu, SHI Hongjie, ZHU Zhengping
Chinese Journal of School Health 2020;41(8):1147-1150
Objective:
To understand the AIDS knowledge of male college students who have sex experience and the influencing factors of high-risk sexual behaviors, so as to provide a basis for AIDS prevention and control on campus.
Methods:
A total of 5 718 male college students who have sex from 18 colleges and universities in Nanjing were investigated by stratified random cluster sampling method from April to June in 2019. Their AIDS knowledge and high-risk sexual behaviors were investigated and risk factors were analyzed.
Results:
Male college students had poor AIDS related knowledge and the incidence of high-risk sexual behaviors was 61.5%. Logistic regression analysis showed that the proportion of male college students with sexual orientation of bisexuality(OR=1.61), uncertainty (OR=2.41) and heterosexuality (OR=1.47) who had high-risk sexual behaviors were higher than those of homosexuals. The age of first sexual intercourse ≤14 years old(OR=2.71), 15 to 17 years old(OR=1.87), and 18 to 20 years old (OR=1.35) had a higher proportion of high-risk sexual intercourse than the age of first sexual intercourse of older than 20 years old. In the past year, the proportion of commercial sex(OR=1.80), drug use(OR=4.28), sexually transmitted disease (OR=3.34) diagnosed in the most recent year who had high-risk sexual behaviors were higher. In the pust year, the proportion of stable relationship and cohabitation(OR=0.25), those who had received AIDS prevention propaganda in the most recent year(OR=0.81), and those who knew about AIDS (OR=0.65) were less likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviors.
Conclusion
The knowledge rate of HIV/AIDS was low and the incidence of high-risk sexual behavior was high among male college students. Therefore, colleges are encouraged to, actively carry out AIDS prevention and control work, improve the awareness of both HIV/AIDS knowledge and safe sex basics.
5.HIV-1 genotypes and drug resistance among newly diagnosed young students in Nanjing
Jinjin CHU ; Zhengping ZHU ; Sushu WU ; Xiaoshan LI ; Wei LI ; Pingmin WEI
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2020;40(8):616-621
Objective:To investigate HIV-1 genotypes and drug resistance among newly diagnosed young students in Nanjing in order to provide reference for the prevention and control of AIDS in this group.Methods:This study enrolled 200 newly diagnosed young students with HIV-1 infection in Nanjing from September 2015 to July 2019. Demographic information and blood samples were collected. Through RNA extraction and PCR amplification, 191 pol fragments were successfully obtained and subjected to genotyping and drug resistance analysis. Results:CRF01_AE (41.4%) and CRF07_BC (30.9%) were the predominant genotypes, followed by unique recombinant forms (URFs) (15.7%), CRF55_01B (5.2%), CRF68_01B (3.1%), CRF67_01B (2.6%), and subtype B (1.0 %). The incidence of drug-resistant mutations was 16.8%, and the rate of transmitted drug resistance (TDR) was 4.2%. The rates of TDR in CRF01_AE, CRF07_BC, CRF55_01B, URFs and other genotypes were 2.5%, 1.7%, 10.0%, 10.0% and 7.7%, respectively ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The rapid emergence of recombinant HIV-1 strains in the young students should be taken seriously. The prevalence of TDR was close to the alert level, thus needing to be monitored continuously.
6.Analysis of CT imaging findings and pathological features of the thymic cyst
Zhengping ZHANG ; Yuling QU ; Xiaojing HOU ; Xingcang TIAN ; Shuping MENG ; Li ZHU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2018;34(6):858-860
Objective To analyze CT imaging findings and pathological features of the thymic cyst.Methods The CT findings of 20 cases with thymic cyst confirmed by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.The analysis included the location,shape ,size ,density ,contour, unilocular or multilocular,with or without walls,enhancement and lesion periphery.The pathology results were compared to CT findings.Results All lesions were located in the anterior mediastinum,in which the location of left side in 12 cases,right side in 6 cases,median mediastinum in 2 cases.All lesions had clear border and unilocular,including round shape in 4 cases,oval shape in 8 cases,and irregular shape in 8 cases with triangular shape in 1 case,the size range was 2-6 cm.4 cases had obvious cyst wall.The CT value of the cyst had range of 4-53 HU,with 10 cases less than 10 HU and 10 cases greater than 10 HU.There was no enhancement within the cysts of 20 cases and the cyst wall had enhancement in 4 cases.All cases of pathological findings were confirmed as thymus cyst.Gross sample showed gray red or isabeling.The lesion was cystic in 18 cases,soft stereocyst in 2 cases,bright yellow liquid within the capsule in 10 cases,butter fat in 5 cases,chylomicrons in 3 cases,unilocular in 19 cases and multilocular in 1 case (butter fat).Microscope showed the fibrous capsule wall in all cases,lined with squamous epithelium,ciliated columnar epithelium,monolayer columnar epithelium,in which could be seen normal thymus tissue.The thickness of the wall was no more than 0.5 cm,and multilocular wall smooth,no obvious inflammatory response in the surrounding.Conclusion CT image findings can clearly show the thymic cyst site,shape,size,density and boundaries,unilocular or multilocular,with or without walls.The CT image can reflect pathological features of the thymic cyst,and can provide accurate and reliable information for the clinic.
7.An Electrochemiluminescence Method for Determination of Manganese (Ⅱ)
Zhengping JI ; Hongguo HU ; Bingyi YAN ; Guangxu ZHU ; Qin XU ; Xiaoya HU
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2017;45(3):397-402
In the presence of silver ion, Mn2+ could be electro-oxidized to potassium hypermanganate in phosphoric acid solution, which could effectively react with pyrocatechol in acid solution and luminol in sodium hydroxide solution to produce chemiluminescence. On the basis of this, a novel indirect approach for the detection of Mn2+ was established. The effect of silver ions on the electrochemical oxidation of Mn2+was studied. when 1. 5 ×10-5 mol/L Ag+ and 0. 01 mol/L phosphoric acid solution were used in the process of electrochemical oxidation, the CL intensity could be up to the maximum value after the above solution was electrolyzed for 2 min. The relation of CL intensity and Mn2+concentration in the solutions at different pH and the selectivity were also investigated. when the pyrocatechol was used as luminescent reagent in the acidic medium, the CL intensity was linearly to the Mn2+concentration in the range of 1. 82×10-7-7. 27×10-5 mol/L with excellent selectivity. Common ions had little interferences in the determination of Mn2+. The method was successfully applied to the determination of Mn2+ in surface water and drinking water with satisfactory results.
8.Correlation Between CT Manifestation Types and CD4+T Lymphocytes in AIDS Combined with Pneumocystis Pneumonia
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2017;25(6):447-451
Purpose To investigate the CT features of different pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) types in AIDS as well as the relationship between different PCP types and CD4+ T lymphocyte count,in order to deepen the understanding and improve the diagnosis and treatment of PCP.Materials and Methods The CT examination data of 102 AIDS patients with PCP were retrospectively analyzed,the CT findings were divided into 6 types,and CD4+ T lymphocyte count of the 6 PCP types was statistically analyzed.Results ① The CT findings of PCP were divided into the following 6 types:transparent ground-glass type (42 cases,41.2%),muddy ground-glass type (17 cases,16.7%),solid variant (11 cases,10.8%),cystic variant (6 cases,5.9%),interstitial type (19 cases,18.6%),and mixed type (7 cases,6.9%).② The CD4+ T lymphocyte count of different PCP types was analyzed,and the difference was statistically significant (F=2.672,P<0.05).Further pairwise comparison showed that the CD4+T lymphocyte count of transparent ground-glass type was higher than that of solid variant and cystic variant (P<0.05),and there was no significant difference between the other groups (P>0.05).Conclusion CT findings of AIDS with PCP have certain characteristics,and it is helpful to deepen the understanding of PCP through imaging classification.There is a certain correlation between different PCP types and CD4+T lymphocyte count,and it is helpful to improve the diagnosis and treatment of PCP by analyzing the correlation.
9.Infection status of HIV in men who have sex with men in Nanjing, 2011-2015
Yuanyuan XU ; Zhengping ZHU ; Sushu WU ; Zhiqing PU ; Li LIU ; Lu GUO ; Min ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2016;37(11):1503-1508
Objective To understand the current status of HIV infection in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nanjing,explore the associated factors with HIV infection,and provide information for the intervention in MSM.Methods Data collected in the consecutive sentinel surveillances among MSM during 2011-2015 includes MSM's social-demographic information,sexual behavior histories,access to HIV prevention services and HIV testing in the past year.The infection trend was analyzed with x2 test and the factors associated with HIV infection were identified through multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results From 2011 to 2015,712,670,656,681 and 601 MSM were surveyed respectively.The HIV infection rates were 7.4%,13.7%,9.8%,12.0% and 12.0% respectively,with an increasing trend (P=0.044).Syphilis prevalence rates were 9.1%,11.5%,6.0%,10.6% and 5.8% respectively,with a decreasing trend (P=0.042).From 2011 to 2015,the percentage of MSM who failed to consistently use condoms for anal sex in the past 6 months increased significantly from 46.4%(260/560) to 55.7%(257/461) the percentage of those having commercial sex with males increased significantly from 1.2%(8/692) to 3.0%(18/593) in 2015,while the percentage of those receiving HIV test in the past year decreased significantly from 67.7%(482/712) to 57.6%(346/ 601).Those who were aged >25 years,lived in Nanjing for less than 2 years,had a high school or below educational level,failed to consistently use condoms at anal sex in the past 6 months,failed to have HIV test in the past year and were infected with syphilis had higher risk for HIV infection.Conclusion Given the increasing trend of HIV infection and high risk sexual behavior in MSM in Nanjing,it is necessary to strengthen the comprehensive HIV prevention and intervention through expanding HIV test coverage and promoting condom use to curb HIV epidemic in MSM.
10.Study on Countermeasures to Managing Shuangjiantiao(Double Duties) Cadres in TCM Colleges
Wenxiu HUANG ; Jianliang ZHU ; Zhengping YE
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2014;(7):906-908
Objective To analyse the problems and reasons in the management of Shuangjiantiao cadres in TCM col eges, put forward scientific management countermeasures and suggestion. [Method] Through documentary study, individual interview and questionnaire, understand the current situation and problems of Shuangjiantiao cadres in TCM col eges. [Result] The problems in management of the said cadres are: not very reasonable post distribution, not very scientific post evaluation, not very fair post treatment and not enough post efficacies. The analysis shows the main reasons are: single subject and specialty, smal schooling scale, not enough recognition to thought and lagging team construction. [Conclusion] To improve the scientific level to the said cadres management, we shal strengthen plan and design, optimize configuration mode, insist on person fitting to post, improve competence, perfect stimulating system, improve post efficacy, pay attention to education and training and improve team qualification.


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