1.Clinical characteristics analysis of Chikungunya fever in children
Jun BAI ; Xingguang YE ; Jinxi CHEN ; Wenhao ZHOU ; Sitang GONG ; Weiyao LUO ; Hongyong LIU ; Minghuan LI ; Yunqi ZHANG ; Tianze LU ; Yaying ZHENG ; Zhigang LIU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(11):1224-1228
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of children with Chikungunya fever.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed clinical data of 91 children with Chikungunya fever at the Department of Pediatrics, Foshan women and Children Hospital between July 2025 and August 2025. The patients were divided into four groups based on onset-age: 0-<1 year, 1-<3 years, 3-<6 years, and 6-14 years. One-way ANOVA and chi-square tests were used to compare the clinical features of children with Chikungunya fever at different ages.Results:Among the 91 children with chikungunya fever, 55 were male and 36 were female, with an onset age of 6 (2, 11) years, age groups comprised 0-<1 year (10 cases), 1-<3 years (13 cases), 3-<6 years (17 cases) and 6-14 years (51 cases). Fever occurred in 87 cases (96%), with 50 cases (57%) had high fever. Skin rash was observed in 89 cases (98%), and 60 cases (67%) had a generalized rash. Joint pain was reported in 57 cases (63%), among which 35 cases (61%) had pain in two or more locations, with the knee involved in 21 cases (37%), the ankle in 15 cases (26%), and the wrist in 6 cases (11%).The knee was the most commonly affected joint 21 cases (37%), followed by the ankle 15 cases (26%) and wrist 6 cases (10%). Joint ultrasound was performed in 31 cases (34%), all showed joint effusion, including 8 cases (26%) without complaints of joint pain. The incidence of high fever was significantly lower in the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups compared to the 0-<1 year group (both P<0.05). The 6-14 years group also had a lower incidence of high fever than the 1-<3 years group ( P<0.05). The 1-<3 years group had longer duration of fever than the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups (both P<0.05). The incidence of joint pain was higher in the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups compared to the 1-<3 years group (both P<0.05), and higher in the 6-14 years group than in the 3-<6 years group ( P=0.007). Among all 91 children, 22 cases (24%) had abnormal liver function, 49 cases (54%) showed elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and 2 cases (2%) had elevated creatine kinase. The proportions of elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and LDH were higher in the 0-<1 year and 1-<3 years groups compared to the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The clinical characteristics of children with Chikungunya fever vary among children of different ages. Children in the 0-<3 years are more prone to high fever with longer duration and generalized maculopapular rash, while the children in the 6-14 years have have a higher proportion of joint pain, and joint ultrasound revealed effusion in all examined children. AST and LDH levels are elevated in the 0-<3 years groups.
2.Clinical characteristics analysis of Chikungunya fever in children
Jun BAI ; Xingguang YE ; Jinxi CHEN ; Wenhao ZHOU ; Sitang GONG ; Weiyao LUO ; Hongyong LIU ; Minghuan LI ; Yunqi ZHANG ; Tianze LU ; Yaying ZHENG ; Zhigang LIU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(11):1224-1228
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of children with Chikungunya fever.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed clinical data of 91 children with Chikungunya fever at the Department of Pediatrics, Foshan women and Children Hospital between July 2025 and August 2025. The patients were divided into four groups based on onset-age: 0-<1 year, 1-<3 years, 3-<6 years, and 6-14 years. One-way ANOVA and chi-square tests were used to compare the clinical features of children with Chikungunya fever at different ages.Results:Among the 91 children with chikungunya fever, 55 were male and 36 were female, with an onset age of 6 (2, 11) years, age groups comprised 0-<1 year (10 cases), 1-<3 years (13 cases), 3-<6 years (17 cases) and 6-14 years (51 cases). Fever occurred in 87 cases (96%), with 50 cases (57%) had high fever. Skin rash was observed in 89 cases (98%), and 60 cases (67%) had a generalized rash. Joint pain was reported in 57 cases (63%), among which 35 cases (61%) had pain in two or more locations, with the knee involved in 21 cases (37%), the ankle in 15 cases (26%), and the wrist in 6 cases (11%).The knee was the most commonly affected joint 21 cases (37%), followed by the ankle 15 cases (26%) and wrist 6 cases (10%). Joint ultrasound was performed in 31 cases (34%), all showed joint effusion, including 8 cases (26%) without complaints of joint pain. The incidence of high fever was significantly lower in the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups compared to the 0-<1 year group (both P<0.05). The 6-14 years group also had a lower incidence of high fever than the 1-<3 years group ( P<0.05). The 1-<3 years group had longer duration of fever than the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups (both P<0.05). The incidence of joint pain was higher in the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups compared to the 1-<3 years group (both P<0.05), and higher in the 6-14 years group than in the 3-<6 years group ( P=0.007). Among all 91 children, 22 cases (24%) had abnormal liver function, 49 cases (54%) showed elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and 2 cases (2%) had elevated creatine kinase. The proportions of elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and LDH were higher in the 0-<1 year and 1-<3 years groups compared to the 3-<6 years and 6-14 years groups (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The clinical characteristics of children with Chikungunya fever vary among children of different ages. Children in the 0-<3 years are more prone to high fever with longer duration and generalized maculopapular rash, while the children in the 6-14 years have have a higher proportion of joint pain, and joint ultrasound revealed effusion in all examined children. AST and LDH levels are elevated in the 0-<3 years groups.
3.Research on isokinetic strength characteristics of waist and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles of fighter pilots
Han CAI ; Lihong WU ; Zhigang CHEN ; Wei YUAN ; Jianrong LI ; Jiangwei CHENG ; Yanfei GONG
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine 2024;35(2):97-102
Objective:To provide theoretical basis for strength and endurance training of waist and abdominal muscles and prevention of waist injuries in fighter pilots by exploring the muscle strength and work characteristics of the waist and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles in fighter pilots.Methods:Sixty male fighter pilots who were qualified for flight in aeromedical assessment, aged 24-46 years old, were randomly selected and divided into 24-30, 31-40, 41-46 years group. The Isomed2000 isokinetic dynamometer system was applied to measure the muscle strength and work performance of the abdominal and lumbar flexors and extensors of the fighter pilots with the angular velocities of 60°/s and 180°/s. The flexion and extension muscle peak torque, relative peak torque, flexion-extension ratio, and endurance ratio were compared among different age groups of pilots.Results:At the same angular velocity, the peak torque and relative peak torque of the lumbar and abdominal extensor muscles in fighter pilots were greater than those of the flexor muscles, with statistically significant differences ( t=7.01-9.13, all P<0.001). The peak torque and relative peak torque of the lumbar and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles significantly decreased with increasing test angular velocity ( t=13.63-17.25, all P<0.001). Under the angular velocity of 60°/s, there were no significant differences in the peak torque and relative peak torque of the flexor muscles among different age groups (both P>0.05); there were significant differences in the peak torque and relative peak torque of extensor muscles ( F=5.31, 6.61, P=0.008, 0.003) and 41-46 years groups were lower than the other 2 groups ( P=0.019, 0.003, 0.002, 0.004). Under an angular velocity of 180°/s, there were significant differences in the peak torque and relative peak torque of the waist and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles among different age groups ( F=3.82, 3.47, 3.83, 5.49, P=0.028, 0.043, 0.027, 0.008); the relative peak torque of the abdominal and lumbar flexor and extensor muscles in the 24-30 years group was higher than that in the 41-46 years group ( P=0.032, 0.006). The peak torque and the relative peak torque of the abdominal and lumbar flexor muscles in 31-40 years group were higher than those in 41-46 years group ( P=0.008, 0.013). The low qualification rate of peak torque ratio indicated the imbalance between flexor and extensor muscles and the poor endurance of abdominal and lumbar flexor and extensor muscles than that of flexor muscles. There was no statistically significant difference in the endurance ratio of the abdominal and lumbar flexor and extensor muscles among different age groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The balance between flexor and extensor muscles of waist and abdominal muscles should be paid more in fighter pilot′s fitness training. For the pilots older than 40 the training targeted to slow the muscles decline is necessary.
4.Risk factors and predictive model construction of brain metastases in patients with limited-stage SCLC undergoing preventive brain radiotherapy after remission
Hongxin YU ; Yan BAI ; Yuan GONG ; Jianzhuang WANG ; Zhigang FAN
Journal of International Oncology 2024;51(7):453-457
Objective:To investigate the risk factors of brain metastases in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC) undergoing preventive brain radiotherapy after remission and to construct prediction model.Methods:A total of 231 patients with limited-stage SCLC who received chemoradiotherapy and achieved remission in 3201 Hospital from January 2015 to January 2023 were selected as the study objects. Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors on the occurrence of brain metastases after remission in patients with limited-stage SCLC who received preventive brain radiotherapy. Binary logistic regression was used to construct a prediction model. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of each indicator and the prediction model on the occurrence of brain metastases in patients.Results:The median follow-up time of the whole group was 73 months, and 42 cases of brain metastases occurred, with an incidence rate of 18.18%. There were statistically significant differences in the incidence of brain metastases among patients with different T stage ( Z=-4.97, P<0.001), clinical stage ( Z=-8.17, P<0.001), and time from initial treatment to thoracic radiotherapy ( χ2=21.38, P<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that T stage (stage T 3: OR=6.29, 95% CI: 1.58-25.06, P=0.009; stage T 4: OR=12.91, 95% CI: 3.74-44.57, P<0.001), clinical stage (stageⅡ, OR=8.75, 95% CI: 2.89-26.51, P<0.001; stage Ⅲ, OR=18.43, 95% CI: 7.24-46.92, P<0.001), and time from initial treatment to thoracic radiotherapy ( OR=0.25, 95% CI: 0.11-0.56, P=0.001) were independent influencing factors on the occurrence of brain metastases after remission in patients with limited-stage SCLC who received preventive brain radiotherapy. The diagnostic prediction model based on the above indicators was logit ( P) =-19.91+1.84× stage T 3 +2.56× stage T 4+2.17× stage Ⅱ+2.91× stage Ⅲ-1.38× time from initial treatment to thoracic radiotherapy. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve of T stage, clinical stage, time from initial treatment to thoracic radiotherapy, and the diagnostic prediction model for predicting the occurrence of brain metastasis after remission in patients with limited-stage SCLC who received preventive brain radiotherapy were 0.728, 0.660, 0.687, and 0.846, respectively, and the area under the curve of the diagnostic prediction model was significantly larger than those of the other indicators (all P<0.05) . Conclusion:T stage, clinical stage and the time from initial treatment to thoracic radiotherapy are all influential factors for the occurrence of brain metastases after remission in patients with limited-stage SCLC who received preventive brain radiotherapy. The diagnostic prediction model based on the above indicators can help to guide clinicians to accurately screen patients at high risk of brain metastases in the early stage.
5.A novel nomogram-based model to predict the postoperative overall survival in patients with gastric and colorectal cancer
Siwen WANG ; Kangjing XU ; Xuejin GAO ; Tingting GAO ; Guangming SUN ; Yaqin XIAO ; Haoyang WANG ; Chenghao ZENG ; Deshuai SONG ; Yupeng ZHANG ; Lingli HUANG ; Bo LIAN ; Jianjiao CHEN ; Dong GUO ; Zhenyi JIA ; Yong WANG ; Fangyou GONG ; Junde ZHOU ; Zhigang XUE ; Zhida CHEN ; Gang LI ; Mengbin LI ; Wei ZHAO ; Yanbing ZHOU ; Huanlong QIN ; Xiaoting WU ; Kunhua WANG ; Qiang CHI ; Jianchun YU ; Yun TANG ; Guoli LI ; Li ZHANG ; Xinying WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2024;32(3):138-149
Objective:We aimed to develop a novel visualized model based on nomogram to predict postoperative overall survival.Methods:This was a multicenter, retrospective, observational cohort study, including participants with histologically confirmed gastric and colorectal cancer who underwent radical surgery from 11 medical centers in China from August 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Baseline characteristics, histopathological data and nutritional status, as assessed using Nutrition Risk Screening 2002 (NRS 2002) score and the scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment, were collected. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression and Cox regression were used to identify variables to be included in the predictive model. Internal and external validations were performed.Results:There were 681 and 127 patients in the training and validation cohorts, respectively. A total of 188 deaths were observed over a median follow-up period of 59 (range: 58 to 60) months. Two independent predictors of NRS 2002 and Tumor-Node-Metastasis (TNM) stage were identified and incorporated into the prediction nomogram model together with the factor of age. The model's concordance index for 1-, 3- and 5-year overall survival was 0.696, 0.724, and 0.738 in the training cohort and 0.801, 0.812, and 0.793 in the validation cohort, respectively.Conclusions:In this study, a new nomogram prediction model based on NRS 2002 score was developed and validated for predicting the overall postoperative survival of patients with gastric colorectal cancer. This model has good differentiation, calibration and clinical practicability in predicting the long-term survival rate of patients with gastrointestinal cancer after radical surgery.
6.Research on isokinetic strength characteristics of waist and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles of fighter pilots
Han CAI ; Lihong WU ; Zhigang CHEN ; Wei YUAN ; Jianrong LI ; Jiangwei CHENG ; Yanfei GONG
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine 2024;35(2):97-102
Objective:To provide theoretical basis for strength and endurance training of waist and abdominal muscles and prevention of waist injuries in fighter pilots by exploring the muscle strength and work characteristics of the waist and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles in fighter pilots.Methods:Sixty male fighter pilots who were qualified for flight in aeromedical assessment, aged 24-46 years old, were randomly selected and divided into 24-30, 31-40, 41-46 years group. The Isomed2000 isokinetic dynamometer system was applied to measure the muscle strength and work performance of the abdominal and lumbar flexors and extensors of the fighter pilots with the angular velocities of 60°/s and 180°/s. The flexion and extension muscle peak torque, relative peak torque, flexion-extension ratio, and endurance ratio were compared among different age groups of pilots.Results:At the same angular velocity, the peak torque and relative peak torque of the lumbar and abdominal extensor muscles in fighter pilots were greater than those of the flexor muscles, with statistically significant differences ( t=7.01-9.13, all P<0.001). The peak torque and relative peak torque of the lumbar and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles significantly decreased with increasing test angular velocity ( t=13.63-17.25, all P<0.001). Under the angular velocity of 60°/s, there were no significant differences in the peak torque and relative peak torque of the flexor muscles among different age groups (both P>0.05); there were significant differences in the peak torque and relative peak torque of extensor muscles ( F=5.31, 6.61, P=0.008, 0.003) and 41-46 years groups were lower than the other 2 groups ( P=0.019, 0.003, 0.002, 0.004). Under an angular velocity of 180°/s, there were significant differences in the peak torque and relative peak torque of the waist and abdominal flexor and extensor muscles among different age groups ( F=3.82, 3.47, 3.83, 5.49, P=0.028, 0.043, 0.027, 0.008); the relative peak torque of the abdominal and lumbar flexor and extensor muscles in the 24-30 years group was higher than that in the 41-46 years group ( P=0.032, 0.006). The peak torque and the relative peak torque of the abdominal and lumbar flexor muscles in 31-40 years group were higher than those in 41-46 years group ( P=0.008, 0.013). The low qualification rate of peak torque ratio indicated the imbalance between flexor and extensor muscles and the poor endurance of abdominal and lumbar flexor and extensor muscles than that of flexor muscles. There was no statistically significant difference in the endurance ratio of the abdominal and lumbar flexor and extensor muscles among different age groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The balance between flexor and extensor muscles of waist and abdominal muscles should be paid more in fighter pilot′s fitness training. For the pilots older than 40 the training targeted to slow the muscles decline is necessary.
7.A survey on teaching ability of general practitioners in community health centers of Shanghai and its influencing factors
Xueying RU ; Yuan ZHANG ; Xiangjie ZHANG ; Jian GONG ; Limin LAO ; Junling GAO ; Zhigang PAN ; Tianhao WANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2022;21(6):540-546
Objective:To survey the teaching ability of general practitioners(GPs) in community health centers of Shanghai, and its influencing factors.Methods:A questionnaire survey on the teaching ability of general practice trainers was conducted from January to February 2017. The participants of the survey were GPs with teaching experiences from community health centers in Shanghai selected by a stratified and proportional cluster sampling method. The questionnaire included two aspects: the general information and teaching ability of the participants. The influencing factors of teaching ability were analyzed by univariate and multivariate regression analysis.Results:A total of 1 138 GPs from 116 selected community health centers participated in the questionnaire survey, among whom 63.6% (724/1 138) worked in community teaching bases and 78.5% (893/1 138) had received training for trainers. The total score of teaching ability was 38.00 (30.00, 40.00). The score of the item"interesting in teaching"was (3.46±0.80), 75%—80% of the other questions answered "yes". The score of"application of multi-teaching methods"was (3.78±0.72). Multivariate analyses showed that working for 5—9 and 10—19 years [ OR=7.14 (2.47—11.81), P=0.003; OR=5.32 (1.30—9.33), P=0.009], working in community teaching bases [ OR=13.23 (9.88—16.57), P<0.001] and receiving training for trainers [ OR=17.76 (13.80—21.71), P<0.001] were influencing factors of teaching ability. Conclusion:The main problems related to teaching ability in community GPs are lack of teaching interest and the poor application of multi-teaching methods, the relevant training is necessary for them in the future.
8.The clinical efficacy of early application of fluconazole combined sodium bicarbonate in oral fungal infections in elderly patients with AECOPD
Tao YANG ; Zhigang XI ; Feng XIONG ; Quanyou LIU ; Ru GONG ; Qiming FENG
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2021;30(4):422-425
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of the combined application of fluconazole and sodium bicarbonate in treatment of oral fungal infections among elderly patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD).Methods:A total of 360 elderly patients with AECOPD treated in the Emergency Ward of our hospital during July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2019, were included for observation. After admission, the oral mucosal lesions were observed every day, and fungal smear and fungal culture were performed immediately once signs of fungal infection appeared. Meanwhile, fluconazole was given with 300 mg. oral. qd., followed by 150 mg. oral. qd., and 2.5% sodium bicarbonate was given three times a day as gargle.Results:The prevalence of oral fungal infection was 8.3% among which candida infection accounted for 83.2%. The mean treatment time was 5.0 ± 0.3 days. Daily observation of the oral cavity, early detection and application of fluconazole combined with sodium bicarbonate had significantly clinical effect in elderly AECOPD patients with oral fungal infection, with an effective rate of 16.7%, and a cure rate of 83.3%. No toxic side effects on liver and kidney function were found during the treatment. Obvious efficacy was found in relieving clinical symptoms, and there was no increase in hospitalization costs and time.Conclusion:Early combination of fluconazole and sodium bicarbonate has a significant clinical effect on control of oral fungal infection in elderly patients with AECOPD.
9.Effect of intravenous feraheme on cerebral infarction volume and inflammatory response in mice with permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion
Lihua ZHUANG ; Songhua ZHAN ; Zhigang GONG ; Shuohui YANG ; Fang LU ; Yingnan KONG ; Mengxiao LIU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2019;27(1):31-36
Objective To investigate the effect of intravenous ultrafine superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles feraheme (generic name:ferumoxytol) on cerebral infarction volume and inflammatory response in mice with permanent middle cerebral artery occlusion.Methods Thirty C57BL/6J mice were divided into sham operation group,saline control group,and feraheme group by the random number table (n =10 in each group).A permanent right middle cerebral artery occlusion model was induced by the modified suture method in the saline control group and the feraheme group,and no suture was inserted into the mice of the sham operation group.The intervention was performed by tail vein injection at 24 h after modeling.The sham operation group and the feraheme group were injected with 18 mg/kg feraheme,and the saline control group was injected with the same volume of normal saline.The neurobehavioral scores were conducted at 24 h (before the feraheme or saline injection) and 48 h (before the MRI exam) after modeling.MRI scans were performed at 48 h after modeling,and the cerebral infarction volume was calculated according to T2-weighted imaging.After the end of the scan,orbital blood was collected for the detection of serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α,interleukin (IL)-1 β,and IL-6 levels.Then,the mice were sacrificed and the brain tissue was taken for HE staining and Ibal immunohistochemical staining.Results There were no significant differences in the infarct volume and neurological function score between the saline control group and the feraheme group.The serum levels of TNF-α,IL-1β,and IL-6 in the saline control group and the feraheme group were significantly higher than those in the sham operation group (P <0.05),but there was no significant difference between the saline control group and the feraheme group.Conclusion Intravenous injection of 18 mg/kg feraheme at 24 h after cerebral ischemia did not affect the infarct volume and inflammatory response,suggesting that this dose of feraheme can be used for molecular imaging studies of inflammatory response after cerebral ischemia.
10. Minimally invasive plate oseosynthesis assisted by a self-designed lower limb axial tractor for treatment of complex tibial plateau fractures
Haolong YUAN ; Zhigang WANG ; Long JIA ; Zhaolin WANG ; Kai ZHANG ; Gangqiang DU ; Peng LI ; Shengyuan JIANG ; Zhihao GONG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2019;21(11):959-965
Objective:
To investigate the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive plate oseoynthesis (MIPO) assisted by a self-designed lower limb axial tractor in the treatment of complex tibial plateau fractures.
Methods:
The data were retrospectively analyzed of the 31 patients who had undergone surgical treatment for complex tibial plateau fractures from June 2015 to April 2018 at Department of Orthopeadics, Hospital Affiliated to Binzhou Medical College. MIPO was conducted with the assistance of the axial tractor in 17 of them. They were 12 men and 5 women with an age of 50.8±14.7 years, with 8 cases of Schatzker type Ⅴ and 9 ones of Schatzker type Ⅵ. MIPO was conducted without the assistance of the axial tractor but with the assistance of manipulation reduction in the other 14 patients. They were 9 men and 5 women with an age of 48.9±9.5 years, with 6 cases of Schatzker type Ⅴ and 8 ones of Schatzker type Ⅵ. The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation time, intraoperative bleeding, and Rasmussen scores for knee function and medial angle of the proximal tibia at the last follow-up.
Results:
The 2 groups were comparable due to insignificant differences in the preoperative general data between them (

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