1.Preliminary study of type Ⅲ interferon expression in the genital tract of rhesus macaques
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(3):365-373
Objective To determine the expression of type Ⅲ interferon(IFNL)and IFNL receptor 1(IFNLR1)in the genital tract in rhesus macaques to elucidate the biological characteristics of rhesus macaque IFNL system and promote the use of these monkeys in studies on the pathology,drugs and vaccines for human diseases.Methods IFNL1,IFNL3,and IFNLR1 mRNA levels in normal and simian-human immunodeficiency virus(SHIV)/simian immunodeficiency virus(SIV)-infected genital tract tissues of rhesus macaques were detected by gene-specific reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction,and IFNLR1 immunoreactivity was examined by confocal microscopy.Results IFNL1 and IFNL3 mRNA levels in the uterus and vagina in normal rhesus macaques were below the measurement threshold,but mRNA levels of IFNLR1 and its variant lacking exon 6 could be readily detected.IFNLR1 immunoreactivity was primarily detected in the covering or glandular epithelia of the uterus and vagina.IFNL1 and IFNL3 mRNA levels were increased in some SHIV/SIV-infected macaques,while mRNA levels of IFNLR1 were unchanged and mRNA levels of IFN-stimulated genes(Mx1,Mx2,and OAS)were significantly increased.Conclusions These data indicate that the type Ⅲ IFN system is expressed in the reproductive tract of rhesus macaques,as in humans,thus providing a scientific basis for the use of rhesus macaques in studies of human infectious diseases,such as AIDS.
2.Predictive value of three-dimensional automatic right ventricular quantitive analysis technology for heart failure with improved ejection fraction
Cunying CUI ; Yilin DONG ; Manman YANG ; Yanan LI ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Danqing HUANG ; Ruijie LIU ; Qingqing ZHAO ; Lin LIU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(6):488-495
Objective:To explore the value of three-dimensional automatic right ventricular quantitive analysis(3D Auto RVQ)technology in predicting the improvement of left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction(HFrEF).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 89 HFrEF patients admitted to the Cardiology Department of Central China Fuwai Hospital of Zhengzhou University from April 2022 to June 2024. All patients received medication treatment and were further divided into heart failure with improved ejection fraction(HFimpEF)group and non HFimpEF group based on changes detected by echocardiography in LVEF after treatment. The clinical data,biological indicators,and medication treatment status of patients were collected,routine echocardiographic parameters and right ventricular strain parameters were measured,3D right ventricular ejection fraction(3D-RVEF),3D right ventricular stroke volume index(3D-RVSVI),3D right ventricular end-diastolic volume index(3D-RVEDVI),3D right ventricular end-systolic volume index(3D-RVESVI),3D tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion(3D-TAPSE),and 3D right ventricular fractional area change(3D-RVFAC)were measured using 3D Auto RVQ technology. The differences of the above parameters between the two groups were compared. The ROC curve was used to analyze the predictive efficiency of right ventricular parameters for HFimpEF,and the area under ROC curve(AUC)was calculated and compared. Logistic regression models were used to analyze the predictive value of right ventricular parameters for HFimpEF.Results:Compared with the non HFimpEF group,the HFimpEF group had a younger age,shorter heart failure course,a smaller proportion of males,New York Heart Association(NYHA)functional class ≥Ⅲ,and patients with concomitant coronary heart disease. The baseline LVEF,absolute value of two dimensional right ventricular global longitudinal strain(2D-RVGLS),3D-RVEF,3D-TAPSE,and 3D-RVSVI were higher in the HFimpEF group(all P<0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that the AUC of 3D-RVEF for predicting HFimpEF was 0.858,and the predictive efficiency was higher than other right ventricular parameters. According to the Yoden index,the optimal cutoff value for predicting HFimpEF based on 3D-RVEF was 36.2%,with a corresponding sensitivity of 84.0% and specificity of 75.0%. After adjusting for clinical and other echocardiographic parameters,the logistic regression model showed that 3D-RVEF was an independent predictor of HFimpEF( OR=1.435,95% CI=1.145-1.800, P<0.05). Conclusions:The 3D-RVEF evaluated by 3D Auto RVQ technology has high predictive value for HFimpEF,which can provide a reference for clinical treatment,thereby improving the prognosis of HFrEF patients.
3.Application of PLIBEL and REBA for identifying and assessing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among medical staff
Tongsu ZHANG ; Ruijie LING ; Jingzhi SUN ; Zhongxu WANG ; Ning JIA ; Chuansha WU ; Yan YANG ; Fei LIU ; Hong YIN
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(6):618-623
Objective To identify potential ergonomic risk factors of works and quickly assess their risks of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in the medical staff. Methods A total of 188 medical staff were selected as the research objects using a two-stage random sampling method. The method for the identification of musculoskeletal stress factors (PLIBEL) was used to analyze the adverse ergonomic factors in the work process, and the rapid entire body assessment (REBA) was used to quickly assess the whole-body posture load. Results The PLIBEL assessment results showed that various adverse ergonomic factors affected different parts of the body during the work process of medical staff. Specifically, 18 adverse ergonomic factors were identified in the neck, shoulders, and upper back, while 10 adverse ergonomic factors were identified in the elbow, forearm, hand, and lower back. Rehabilitation therapists and nurses engaged in patient handling in general wards and medication preparation and blood collection were exposed to ≥35 adverse ergonomic factors. The REBA assessment showed that the REBA score was 3-12 points for medical staff during their work process. Rehabilitation therapists were classified as having an extremely high ergonomic risk. High-risk occupations included ward housekeeping nurses, surgery assistant nurses, operating-room instrument nurses, and surgeons. Medium-risk occupations included general ward nurses (medication preparation and blood collection, venipuncture/infusion, and patient handling), intensive care unit (ICU) nurses, internal medicine residents, and dentists. Low-risk occupations included administrative front-desk nurses, outpatient internal medicine physicians, and technicians/physicians in ultrasonography, laboratory medicine, physical examination, and occupational health departments. Conclusion Adverse ergonomic factors of medical staff predominantly affect the neck, shoulders, upper back, elbows, forearms, hands, and the lower back during the work process. Rehabilitation therapists, ward housekeeping nurses, ICU nurses, operating-room instrument nurses, and surgeons are high-risk groups for WMSDs. Attention should be paid to the management and control of adverse ergonomic factors for medical staff to prevent the occurrence of WMSDs.
4.Analysis influencing factors of nutritional status changes in pediatric liver transplant patients and nursing revelation
Jing YANG ; Huafen WANG ; Fangyan LU ; Ruijie BAO ; Li ZHU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(9):1113-1119
Objective To understand the changing trend of nutritional status of children undergoing liver transplantation within 6 months after discharge,and to explore its influencing factors,in order to provide guidance for the clinical formulation of personalized nutritional intervention programs.Methods By the convenient sampling method,153 children undergoing liver transplantation admitted to the liver transplantation center of a tertiary A hospital in Hangzhou from January 2023 to January 2024 were selected as the research subjects.Their basic and clinical data were collected.The nutritional status at the 1 day before surgery and 1 month,3 months,and 6 months after discharge was evaluated by the standard deviation evaluation method of children's nutritional status.According to the changing trend of their nutritional status,they were grouped.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of the changing trend of nutritional status in children undergoing liver transplantation.Results A total of 144 children who underwent liver transplantation were ultimately included in the study.The incidence of malnutrition at 1 month,3 months,and 6 months after discharge was 66.0%,54.9%,and 53.5%,respectively.According to the changing trend of nutritional status of children undergoing liver transplantation,they were divided into 3 groups:54 cases(37.5%)in the good nutritional status group,24 cases(16.7%)in the fluctuating nutritional status group,and 66 cases(45.8%)in the poor nutritional status group.The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that birth weight,feeding method within 6 months after birth,age of caregivers and learning situation of nutritional knowledge were the influencing factors of the changing trend of nutritional status in children undergoing liver transplantation(P<0.05).Conclusion The incidence of malnutrition in children undergoing liver transplantation is high within 6 months after discharge;medical staff should closely collaborate with families to formulate and implement staged personalized nutritional intervention measures based on the specific conditions and influencing factors of the children to effectively improve the nutritional status of the children after transplantation.
5.Palpitations, Shortness of Breath, Weakness in Limbs, Edema, and Dyspnea: A Rare Inflammatory Myopathy with Positive Aniti-mitochondrial Antibodies and Cardiac Involvement
Chunsu LIANG ; Xuchang ZHANG ; Ning ZHANG ; Lin KANG ; Xiaohong LIU ; Jiaqi YU ; Yingxian LIU ; Lin QIAO ; Yanli YANG ; Xiaoyi ZHAO ; Ruijie ZHAO ; Na NIU ; Xuelian YAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):248-255
This article presents a case study of a patient who visited the Geriatric Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital due to "palpitations, shortness of breath for more than 2 years, limb weakness for 6 months, edema, and nocturnal dyspnea for 2 months". The patient exhibited decreased muscle strength in the limbs and involvement of swallowing and respiratory muscles, alongside complications of heart failure and various arrhythmias which were predominantly atrial. Laboratory tests revealed the presence of multiple autoantibodies and notably anti-mitochondrial antibodies. Following a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with anti-mitochondrial antibody-associated inflammatory myopathy. Treatment involved a combination of glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants, along with resistance exercises for muscle strength and rehabilitation training for lung function, resulting in significant improvement of clinical symptoms. The case underscores the importance of collaborative multidisciplinary approaches in diagnosing and treating rare diseases in elderly patients, where careful consideration of clinical manifestations and subtle abnormal clinical data can lead to effective interventions.
6.Interpretation of Ergonomic Principle for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Part 1: General Principles (T/WSJD 14.1-2020)
Qing XU ; Ning JIA ; Ruijie LING ; Gang LI ; Yimin LIU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Qingsong CHEN ; Qiuling ZHANG ; Zhi WANG ; Ying QU ; Xueyan ZHANG ; Yan YANG ; Zhongxu WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(2):139-145
Ergonomic Principle for the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Part 1: General Principles (T/WSJD 14.1-2020) is the first guideline standard for the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders provided to employers and occupational health technical service institutions in China, which covers ergonomic risk factors and their hazard definition, ergonomic prevention principles, risk assessment process, risk control process and risk evaluation principles. The standard specifically clarify the specific types of adverse ergonomic risk factors and control strategies and the standard process of systematic ergonomic risk assessment, providing implementation paths and practical guidance for eliminating/reducing adverse ergonomic risks and enhance workplace environments to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders. This paper interprets and analyzes the background of standard establishment, formulation process, fundamental basis, and main content, etc., to provide scientific and accurate technical support for enterprise managers, labours and technical personnel of occupational health institutions to optimize the use of this standard.
7.Structural equation analysis of the incidence of shoulder WMSDs and individual and work-related factors
Shuang ZHOU ; Zhongxu WANG ; Ruijie LING ; Qing XU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Jue LI ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Yan YE ; Bin XIAO ; Hua ZOU ; Jianchao CHEN ; Dongxia LI ; Yongquan LIU ; Jixiang LIU ; Enfei JIANG ; Jun QI ; Liangying MEI ; Xianfeng ZHAO ; Mimi YANG ; Ning JIA
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(2):91-100
Objective:To investigate the incidence of shoulder work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among occupational population in China, and to explore their intrinsic association with personal and work-related factors.Methods:In April 2024, 73497 valid questionnaires of the Chinese version of the Musculoskeletal Disorders Electronic Questionnaire were retrospectively analyzed from June 2018 to December 2023 in 22 provinces and 29 key industries in China, and the general information, occurrence of WMSDs and related risk factors of key occupational populations in different regions in China were collected. By using Chi-square test and confirmatory factor analysis, the relationship between shoulder fatigue and pain in key occupational groups and individual factors, work type, work posture and work organization was discussed, and the internal relationship was analyzed based on structural equation model.Results:Higher incidence of shoulder fatigue and pain were associated with female, lack of physical exercise, uncomfortable working posture and neck leaning forward ( P<0.05). Structural equation model analysis showed that work type, work posture and work organization were strongly correlated ( r=0.58, 0.55). Work organization and work type were strongly correlated with shoulder fatigue ( r=0.65) and moderately correlated with shoulder fatigue ( r=0.21). Shoulder fatigue was moderately associated with shoulder pain ( r=0.40). Individual factors, work type, work posture and shoulder fatigue could directly affect shoulder pain ( OR=0.07, -0.09, 0.17 and 0.40), and work type and work posture could also indirectly affect shoulder pain through shoulder fatigue ( OR=0.08, 0.03). Work organization only indirectly affected shoulder pain through shoulder fatigue ( OR=0.26) . Conclusion:The main influencing factor of shoulder pain is shoulder fatigue, followed by work posture and individual factors. Structural equation model can better reflect the complex relationship between work type, work posture and work organization and shoulder WMSDs. Improving work posture and work organization may be an effective way to control the influence of shoulder fatigue on shoulder pain.
8.Structural equation analysis and modeling of fect and ankles WMSDs and its adverse ergonomic factors
Xi ZHANG ; Ning JIA ; Xin SUN ; Meibian ZHANG ; Qing XU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Ruijie LING ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Yanmin QI ; Bing QIU ; Tiebing LIU ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Yan YE ; Bin XIAO ; Hua ZOU ; Jianchao CHEN ; Dongxia LI ; Yongquan LIU ; Jixiang LIU ; Enfei JIANG ; Jun QI ; Liangying MEI ; Tianlai LI ; Mimi YANG ; Xinwei GUO ; Zhongxu WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(2):101-109
Objective:To explore the structural equation model to explore the levels of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and various risk factors in the feet and ankle of China's occupational population, providing scientific basis for for preventing WMSDs in feet and ankles.Methods:Data of 73497 national occupational epidemiological cases were selected from June 2018 to December 2023 used the Chinese version of the Electronic Questionnaire on Musculoskeletal Disorders. The adverse ergonomic factors and their source classification standard and confirmatory factor analysis were used to investigate foot and ankle WMSDs and their related risk factors (including individual factors, work organization, work posture, work type, fatigue, etc.) in key occupational groups in China, and structural equation model hypothesis, fitting, verification, and path and intermediary effect analysis were carried out. The model fit evaluation indexes included Chi-square specific degrees of freedom ( χ2/ df), gauge fit index (NFI), Tucker Lewis index (TLI), goodness of Fit index (GFI), adjusted Goodness of Fit index (AGFI) and approximate root mean square error (RMSEA) . Results:A total of 73497 occupational workers were surveyed, with local muscle fatigue and WMSDs incidence rates in the feet and ankles being 17.17% and 12.06%, respectively. The fitting index of the adjusted structural equation model basically meets the standard (GFI=1, AGFI=1, RMESA=0.042, NFI=0.716, TLI=0.663). The top three factors affecting feet and ankle WMSDs are feet and ankle muscle fatigue, work type, and work organization, with standardized path coefficients of 0.221, 0.105, and 0.095, respectively. The top two factors affecting feet and ankle muscle fatigue are work organization and work type, with standardized path coefficients of 0.548 and 0.383, respectively. Feet and ankle muscle fatigue, work type, work organization, and work posture have a direct effect on feet and ankle WMSDs, with effect values of 0.221, 0.105, 0.095, and 0.077, respectively. The organization and type of work can also have indirect effects through feet and ankle muscle fatigue, with effect values of 0.121 and 0.084, respectively.Conclusion:Feet and ankle muscle fatigue has a direct impact on WMSDs, and plays a mediating role between ankle and ankle WMSDs caused by work organization and work type. Feet and ankle muscle fatigue is an important pathway leading to feet and ankle WMSDs. It is recommended that employers and managers detect job fatigue early and take corresponding prevention and intervention measures, which can play a key role in preventing feet and ankle WMSDs.
9.Structural equation analysis and modeling of upper limb WMSDs and their adverse ergonomic factors
Siwu ZHONG ; Ning JIA ; Xin SUN ; Meibian ZHANG ; Qing XU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Ruijie LING ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Jue LI ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Rugang WANG ; Yan YE ; Bin XIAO ; Hua ZOU ; Jianchao CHEN ; Dongxia LI ; Yongquan LIU ; Qinghua SHI ; Jixiang LIU ; Enfei JIANG ; Jun QI ; Liangying MEI ; Xianfeng ZHAO ; Mimi YANG ; Xinwei GUO ; Zhi WANG ; Zhongxu WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(4):254-263
Objective:To explore the structural relationship between WMSDs in the upper limbs and various risk factors in the occupational population in China, based on a large sample epidemiological survey and structural equation analysis, and to establish a structural equation model, so as to lay a foundation for the prevention and control of such diseases.Methods:The Chinese version of the Musculoskeletal Disorders Electronic Questionnaire was used to conduct a nationwide survey on the prevalence of WMSDs in the upper extremity. Six factors related to WMSDs in the upper extremity were extracted by the classification standard of adverse ergonomic factors and their source and confirmatory factor analysis, including work organization, work type, upper extremity work posture, individual factors, upper extremity fatigue and upper extremity WMSDs. The structural equation analysis was carried out and the structural equation model was established.Results:The incidence of WMSDs and fatigue in the upper limbs was 24.44% and 43.76%, respectively. The adjusted structural equation model fitting indicators were generally up to the standard (GFI=1.000, AGFI=1.000, RMSEA=0.043, NFI=0.808, TLI=0.784) . The four exogenous latent variables of work organization, work type, upper limb work posture and individual factors were correlated. There was a strong positive correlation between job type and upper limb work posture ( r=0.865) , a moderate positive correlation between work organization and job type and upper limb work posture ( r=0.570, 0.490) , and a weak negative correlation between individual factors and the other three exogenous latent variables. Upper limb work posture and individual factors had direct effects on upper limb WMSDs, and the effect coefficients were 0.10 and 0.06, respectively. Upper limb fatigue played a mediating role between work organization, work type, upper limb work posture and upper limb WMSDs. The effect coefficient was 0.46, and the composition ratios of indirect effects were 100.0%, 100.0%, and 38.3%, respectively. The direct path effect of upper limb work posture, individual factors and upper limb WMSDs was weaker than the mediating path through upper limb fatigue. Conclusion:When carrying out the prevention and control of upper limbWMSDs, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the pathogenesis path of upper limb muscle fatigue and upper limb WMSDs caused by work organization, work type, and upper limb work posture, so as to provide theoretical reference for improving the prevention and control level of such diseases.
10.Preliminary study of type Ⅲ interferon expression in the genital tract of rhesus macaques
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(3):365-373
Objective To determine the expression of type Ⅲ interferon(IFNL)and IFNL receptor 1(IFNLR1)in the genital tract in rhesus macaques to elucidate the biological characteristics of rhesus macaque IFNL system and promote the use of these monkeys in studies on the pathology,drugs and vaccines for human diseases.Methods IFNL1,IFNL3,and IFNLR1 mRNA levels in normal and simian-human immunodeficiency virus(SHIV)/simian immunodeficiency virus(SIV)-infected genital tract tissues of rhesus macaques were detected by gene-specific reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction,and IFNLR1 immunoreactivity was examined by confocal microscopy.Results IFNL1 and IFNL3 mRNA levels in the uterus and vagina in normal rhesus macaques were below the measurement threshold,but mRNA levels of IFNLR1 and its variant lacking exon 6 could be readily detected.IFNLR1 immunoreactivity was primarily detected in the covering or glandular epithelia of the uterus and vagina.IFNL1 and IFNL3 mRNA levels were increased in some SHIV/SIV-infected macaques,while mRNA levels of IFNLR1 were unchanged and mRNA levels of IFN-stimulated genes(Mx1,Mx2,and OAS)were significantly increased.Conclusions These data indicate that the type Ⅲ IFN system is expressed in the reproductive tract of rhesus macaques,as in humans,thus providing a scientific basis for the use of rhesus macaques in studies of human infectious diseases,such as AIDS.

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