1.Efficacy of orthokeratology lenses in adolescent myopia patients with different diopters
Xiaojing LI ; Lingling WU ; Qianqian YANG ; Sen ZHAO ; Yun LIU ; Li MENG
International Eye Science 2025;25(1):162-165
AIM: To explore the control effects of wearing orthokeratology lens for 1 a on adolescent myopia patients with different diopters.METHODS: Prospective non-randomized controlled study. A total of 120 adolescent myopic patients(224 eyes), with an average age of 11.00±2.08 years old, who were fitted with orthokeratology lenses in the optometry department of our hospital from November 2022 to May 2023 were collected. There were 3 groups according to the spherical equivalent, including 86 eyes in the group of -0.50--2.00 D, 99 eyes in the group -2.25--4.00 D, and 39 eyes in group -4.25--6.00 D. Patients were followed up for 1 a to observe the changes of uncorrected visual acuity, axial length, corneal curvature, corneal central thickness and corneal endothelial cells density in the three groups after wearing lens for 1 a.RESULTS:A total of 113 cases(212 eyes)were followed up for 1 a, including 82 eyes in the group of -0.50--2.00 D, 95 eyes in the group of -2.25--4.00 D, and 35 eyes in the group of -4.25--6.00 D. There was no statistical difference in corneal central thickness and corneal endothelial cell density among the three groups of patients after wearing lens for 1 a(all P>0.05). Uncorrected visual acuity was significantly improved, and flat kerotometry(FK)and steep kerotometry(SK)were significantly flatter(both P<0.01). Furthermore, the growth of axial length in the three groups of patients after wearing lens for 1 a was 0.21±0.26, 0.13±0.21 and 0.09±0.10 mm, respectively(P<0.05). There were differences between the -0.50--2.00 D group and the -2.25--4.00 D group and -4.25--6.00 D group(P=0.028, 0.010), and there were no differences between the -2.25--4.00 D group and the -4.25--6.00 D group(P=0.344).CONCLUSION:It is safe and effective for young myopia patients to wear orthokeratology lenses, which can prevent the non-benign growth of the axial length and effectively delay the development of myopia, and the myopia control effect is better especially for myopia patients of above -2.0 D.
2.Epidemiological survey and influencing factors of overweight and obesity among preschool children in Suzhou
Shasha DENG ; Yumei MENG ; Rongbo SUN ; Lingling SHEN ; Rui KONG
Chinese Journal of Child Health Care 2024;32(4):389-394
【Objective】 To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of overweight and obesity among preschool children in Suzhou. 【Methods】 A stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select 24 452 children aged 3 - 6 years in different districts of Suzhou from December 2021 to June 2022. Then the prevalence rate of overweight and obesity was determined by physical measurements. A case-control study was conducted with a questionnaire survey of 3 786 children(1 893 in the obesity group and 1 893 in the control group) to analyze the factors influencing preschool obesity. 【Results】 1) The overall detection rates of overweight among preschool children in Suzhou was 14.8%(boys 14.6%, girls 15.0%). The overall detection rates of obesity was 7.9%(boys 8.7%, girls 7.1%), with a statistically significant difference between boys and girls(χ2=19.828, P<0.01). 2) There was statistically significant difference in the detection rates of obesity among different age groups(χ2=98.415, P<0.01), with the lowest rate in the 3 - 4 years old group(5.8%) and the highest rate in the 6 - 7 years old group(11.8%). 3) The overall detection rates of mild, moderate and severe obesity was 4.8%, 2.6% and 0.5%, respectively. The proportion of moderate and severe obesity significantly increased with age(χ2=57.275, P<0.01). 4) Risk factors for preschool obesity included birth weight >4 000g, cesarean section, parental overweight/obesity, strong appetite of children, eating speed <10min/meal, high frequency of fried food consumption(>1time/week), eating while watching television, sedentary behavior >2h/d, insufficient exercise endurance, screen time >1h/d, and late bedtime(after 21∶30)(P<0.05). Protective factors for preschool obesity included larger breakfast consumption, fruits and vegetables as regular snacks, and physical activity after meals(P<0.05). 5) Factors influencing the degree of preschool obesity included paternal overweight(OR=1.33, 95%CI:1.06 - 1.65), paternal obesity(OR=1.91, 95%CI:1.46 - 2.49), maternal overweight(OR=1.25, 95%CI:1.01 - 1.54), maternal obesity(OR=1.94, 95%CI:1.40 - 2.69), low education level of father(junior high school or below)(OR=1.57, 95%CI:1.25 - 1.96), strong appetite of children(OR=1.72, 95%CI:1.41 - 2.11), eating speed <10min/meal(OR=1.29, 95%CI:1.05 - 1.57), sedentary behavior >2h/d(OR=1.51, 95%CI:1.24 - 1.85), insufficient exercise endurance(OR=1.56, 95%CI:1.12 - 2.19), and screen time>1h/d(OR=1.42, 95%CI:1.16 - 1.75). 【Conclusions】 The detection rates of overweight and obesity among preschool children in Suzhou are relatively high, and the detection rate and severity of obesity increase with age. In addition to genetic factors, preschool obesity are also associated with pregnancy and birth history, as well as unhealthy lifestyle after birth.
3.Application value of ultrasound-guided multimodal examinations in the diagnosis of lymph node mycobacterial infection
Fengfeng DING ; Lingling XING ; Xiaodong TAO ; Deli MENG ; Meifang XU ; Danping ZHONG ; Fei XU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2024;31(1):72-75
Objective:To investigate the application value of ultrasound-guided multimodal examinations in the diagnosis of lymph node mycobacterial infection.Methods:The clinical data of 42 patients with suspected lymph node mycobacterial infection who were initially diagnosed at the Affiliated Hospital of Shaoxing University from January 2019 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent an ultrasound-guided lymph node-negative pressure puncture. Acid-fast staining, bacterial culture, pathological examination or their combination were used to screen lymph nodes for mycobacterial infection. The results were compared with those of acid-fast staining and bacterial culture of sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid smears.Results:The combined application of acid fast staining, bacterial culture, and pathological examination for the puncture fluid smear showed a positive rate of 71.4% (30/42), which was significantly higher than the positive rate [26.2% (11/42)] for acid fast staining of the puncture fluid smear, the positive rate [42.9% (18/42)] for bacterial culture of the puncture fluid, and the positive rate [50.0% (21/42)] of pathological examination ( χ2 = 17.20, 7.00, 4.04, P < 0.001, P < 0.01, P = 0.040). The positive rate for sputum smear and bacterial culture was 21.4% (9/33). The positive rate for acid fast staining and bacterial culture of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was 28.6% (12/30). The differences were statistically significant ( χ2 = 21.11, 15.43, both P < 0.001). Conclusion:Ultrasound-guided negative pressure aspiration and puncture biopsy of lymph nodes combined with acid fast staining, bacterial culture, and pathological examinations can markedly increase the detection rate and diagnostic rate of mycobacterial infection.
4.Significance of eosinophil and eosinophil/lymphocyte ratio predicting allergic asthma in children with different seasons
Meiling BU ; Lingling LIU ; Weihua FAN ; Keke LIU ; Meng YUAN ; Heyun JIANG ; Jiangnan FENG ; Jinrong WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(8):1740-1743
Objective:To explore significance of eosinophil and eosinophil/lymphocyte ratio(ELR)in predicting allergic asth-ma in children in different seasons.Methods:Retrospective analysis of children with asthma who visited pediatric respiratory depart-ment outpatient clinic and ward of Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University from January 2021 to December 2021,whose allergen specific IgE(sIgE)and peripheral blood cell analysis were complete.sIgE≥0.35 kUA/L were included in allergic asthma group,sIgE<0.35 kUA/L and total allergen IgE<60 kUA/L were included in non-allergic asthma group.General data and changes in peripheral blood cells of two groups were analyzed.Results:There were 1 378 qualified subjeats,including 999(72.5%)in allergic asthma group and 379(27.5%)in non-allergic asthma group.Number of visits in allergic asthma group varied seasonally,with the most in autumn.Peripheral blood lymphocyte count(LYMPH),eosinophil count(EOS)and ELR were all higher in children with allergic asthma than in children with non-allergic asthma(P<0.05),and platelet/lymphocyte ratio(PLR)was lower than that in children with non-allergic asthma(P<0.05).Peripheral blood LYMPH,PLT,EOS and ELR of children with allergic asthma differed between four seasons,which were higher than those of non-allergic asthma in each season in EOS and ELR,LYMPH was significantly higher than that of children with non-allergic asthma in autumn,and PLT was significantly lower than that of children with non-allergic asthma in spring(P<0.05).EOS predicted AUC of spring,summer,autumn and winter were 0.79,0.77,0.71 and 0.64 in children with allergic asthma,and ELR predicted AUC were 0.72,0.48,0.73 and 0.68 in children with allergic asthma.Conclusion:Allergic asthma in children is seasonally variable and peaks in autumn.EOS and ELR in peripheral blood cells in children with allergic asthma are higher than in children with non-allergic asthma in each season of year,LYMPH is significantly higher than children with non-allergic asthma in the fall,and PLT is lower than in children with non-allergic asthma in spring,suggesting that allergic asthma type Ⅱinflammation persists,and EOS and ELR have predictive value for children's allergic asthma.
5.Evidence-based nursing practice for nutritional management in patients with chronic heart failure
Lei TIAN ; Meng WANG ; Li SUN ; Chunhua WANG ; Lingling ZHANG ; Fengyang LIANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(21):2814-2821
Objective:To apply the best evidence for nutritional management in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) into clinical practice and evaluate its effectiveness.Methods:Totally 80 CHF patients admitted to the Department of Cardiology at the Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University from October 2022 to March 2023 and 23 nurses involved in the project were selected by convenience sampling. The 40 CHF patients admitted from October to December 2022 formed the baseline group, while those admitted from January to March 2023 constituted the evidence application group. Evidence-based nursing methods were implemented in four stages: evidence retrieval, current status review, evidence implementation, and effectiveness evaluation. The compliance rates of review indicators, nurses' knowledge of nutritional management for CHF patients, and patient outcomes related to nutrition status and readmission rates were compared before and after evidence-based practice.Results:After evidence-based practice, the compliance rates of review indicators increased from 0-60.87% to 80.00%-100.00%. Nurses' scores on nutritional management knowledge for CHF patients increased significantly from (48.48±13.09) to (91.30±4.82), with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.05). The NRS 2002 scores of CHF patients decreased from (3.05±0.50) to (2.10±0.44), MNA-HF scores increased from (18.20±2.64) to (21.24±2.94), and albumin levels increased from (37.33±4.98) g/L to (39.24±3.29) g/L, all with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). The 3-month readmission rate for CHF patients in the evidence application group was 10.00% (4/40), significantly lower than the 27.50% (11/40) in the baseline group ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Evidence-based nursing practice for nutritional management in CHF patients can enhance nurses' knowledge, improve patients' nutritional status, reduce readmission rates, and improve the quality of nursing care.
6.Hypofractionated radiotherapy in 10 fractions following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer: a phase Ⅱ study
Huayong JIANG ; Dawei ZHAO ; Yanrong LUO ; Lingling MENG ; Xiangkun DAI ; Wei YU ; Lin MA
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(11):931-935
Objective:To evaluate the safety and clinical efficacy of hypofractionated radiotherapy (HFRT) at 36.5 Gy in 10 fractions for the chest wall and reginal lymph nodes following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer.Methods:This was a prospective, single-arm, phase Ⅱ clinical study. A total of 85 patients who received HFRT at 36.5 Gy in 10 fractions to the chest wall ± supraclavicular region following modified radical mastectomy for locally advanced breast cancer from March 2014 to December 2015 were included. The primary endpoint was radiotherapy toxicities. The secondary endpoints were locoregional failure-free survival (LRFFS), disease-free survival (DFS), and overall survival (OS).Results:The median follow-up period was 98 (94.0-109.0) months. Radiotherapy toxicities were mild. The incidence rates of grade 1 acute cutaneous and pulmonary toxicities were 52.9% and 40%, and those of grade 1 late cutaneous, pulmonary, and cardiac toxicities and upper extremity edema were 10.6%, 29.4%, 2.4%, and 21.2%, respectively. Only 1 (1.2%) patient suffered from grade 2 radiation-induced brachial plexus injury. Of the 85 patients, one patient had regional recurrence (supraclavicular lymph nodes), six patients had distant metastasis, and six patients died of breast cancer. The 9-year LRFFS, DFS, and OS were 97.7%, 91.8%, and 92.8%, respectively.Conclusions:HFRT at 36.5 Gy in 10 fractions following modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer is associated with mild toxicities. A phase Ⅲ study is necessary for validating HFRT's clinical efficacy.
7.Prognostic value of frailty assessment in elderly patients with heart failure
Yuhui ZENG ; Yuhao WAN ; Chen MENG ; Yingying LI ; Yao LUO ; Ning SUN ; Di GUO ; Lingling CUI ; Jiefu YANG ; Hua WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(8):1013-1018
Objective:To assess the prognostic impact of frailty on elderly inpatients with heart failure.Methods:This prospective cohort study enrolled 121 in elderly patients with heart failure from Beijing Hospital, the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, and Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital between September 2018 and April 2019.Patients were assessed for frailty using the Fried frailty phenotype and categorized into frail and non-frail groups.Follow-ups were conducted at 3-, 6-, and 12-months post-enrollment through clinic visits or phone calls to record adverse events.Composite endpoints include all-cause mortality and rehospitalization duo to deterioration of heart failure.Results:The study included 121 patients with an average age of 78.0±7.4 years, of whom 71(58.7%)were male and 57(47.1%)were classified as frail.Compared to the non-frail group, the frail group had lower estimated glomerular filtration rates[49.5±20.7 ml/(min·1.73m 2) vs.(64.0±27.1)ml/(min·1.73m 2)], lower scores in Basic Activities of Daily Living[5.0(4.0, 6.0) vs.6.0(5.0, 6.0)], Instrumental Activities of Daily Living[2.0(1.3, 7.8) vs.7.0(5.0, 8.0)], and Mini-Mental State Examination[26.0(16.0, 28.0) vs.27.0(22.3, 29.0)], all P<0.05.They also experienced longer hospital stays[10.5(6.0, 18.8)days vs.8.0(6.0, 11.8)days, P=0.008].During the follow-up period, the incidence of composite endpoint events was significantly higher in the frail group(43.9% vs.25.0%, P=0.029).Kaplan-Meier survival analysis demonstrated that the one-year incidence of composite endpoint events was significantly higher in the frail group( P=0.013).Multivariable Cox regression analysisindicated that frailty was an independent risk factor for composite endpoint events( HR=2.201, 95% CI: 1.089-4.447, P=0.028). Conclusions:Frailty is an independent risk factor for poor outcomes in elderly hospitalized patients with heart failure and should be considered a crucial factor in clinical assessment and treatment strategies.
8.Liver function injury in patients with omicron variant COVID-19 and its influencing factors
Feng DING ; Zelu MENG ; Yina MENG ; Jiangang WANG ; Lingling YING ; Xiaoqing XIE ; Yafeng YU ; Yida YANG ; Huajiang SHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2023;16(5):360-366
Objective:To analyze the incidence of liver function injury in patients infected with 2019-nCoV omicron variant and its influencing factors.Methods:The clinical data and laboratory findings of 897 COVID-19 patients infected with omicron variant in Zhejiang province from February 23 to July 14, 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divide into liver function injury group ( n=243) and non-liver function injury group ( n=654) based on liver function indicators. The clinical characteristics and laboratory tests were compared between the two groups, and influencing factors of liver function injury were analyzed. SPSS 26.0 statistical software was used for data analysis. Results:The incidence of liver injury in this series was 27.09% (243/897). The median age of patients in liver injury group was older, the body mass index (BMI) was higher( Z=-6.237 and -2.166, both P<0.05), the proportions of patients with hypertension and diabetes, and with severe clinical classification were higher ( χ2=17.087, 27.509 and 12.945, all P<0.01) ; the proportion of vaccinated patients was lower ( χ2=17.766, P<0.01) than those in non-liver injury group. The levels of platelet, hemoglobin, albumin and potassium in liver injury group were lower than those in non-liver injury group ( Z=-4.631, -2.368, -10.593 and -2.141, all P<0.05), while serum ALT, AST, γ-GT, urea nitrogen, glucose and hs-CRP levels were higher than those in the non-liver injury group ( Z=-7.451, -8.663, -4.410, -3.824, -3.278 and -3.884, all P<0.01). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that age ( OR=2.580, 95% CI 1.429-4.657, P=0.002), history of diabetes ( OR=3.650, 95% CI 1.698-7.849, P=0.001), and decreased hemoglobin ( OR=1.993, 95% CI 1.066-3.726, P=0.031) and increased hs-CRP ( OR=1.797, 95% CI 1.283-2.517, P=0.001) were risk factors associated with liver function injury, while vaccination ( OR=0.499, 95% CI 0.312-0.798, P=0.004) was the protective factor for liver function. Conclusion:Liver function injury is frequently observed in COVID-19 patients infected with omicron variant, which is linked to age, underlying disease, and elevated inflammatory markers; while vaccination can lower the risk of liver injury in infected patients.
9.Diagnostic value of MRI in adnexal torsion
Fuqian WANG ; Ya'nan LÜ ; Lingling DENG ; Xijin MAO ; Qingsong MENG ; Xingyue JIANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2023;39(12):2001-2004
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of MRI in adnexal torsion.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 32 patients with adnexal torsion confirmed by surgery and pathology.The MRI features were analyzed in combination with clinical data.Results Among the 32 cases of adnexal torsion,there were 12 cases of ovarian cyst,5 cases of cystic ovarian teratoma,4 cases of theca cell tumor,6 cases of ovarian cystadenoma,1 case of high-grade serous carcinoma,1 case of corpus luteum hematoma,1 case of simple ovarian torsion,1 case of ovarian goiter,1 case of fibrotheca cell tumor with serous cystadenoma;There were 13 cases on the left side and 19 cases on the right side;The torsion angle of adnexal was about 90 °-1 440 °.MRI showed that 13 of 32 patients were cystic masses and 19 were cystic solid masses;torsion pedicle can be seen near the mass,of which 13 cases showed"whirlpool sign",27 cases showed"T2WI dot low signal sign",10 cases showed"nodule sign",5 cases showed"triangle sign",and 9 cases had structural disorder around the mass.Enhancement showed no obvious enhancement in 12 cases,and mild enhancement in 20 cases.Thirty cases complicated with pelvic effusion;The uterus moved to the affected side in 9 cases,to the healthy side in 20 cases,and no obvious deviation in 3 cases.Conclusion The MRI imaging features of adnexal torsion are characteristic,which are cystic or cystic solid lesions.The torsion pedicle is characterized by"whirlpool sign"and"T2WI dot low signal sign",etc.The enhancement is mild or no enhancement.Combined with the clinical history,it is of great value for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment of adnexal torsion.
10.Comparison of frailty assessment and related tools in elderly hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation
Junpeng LIU ; Lingling CUI ; Di GUO ; Chen MENG ; Wanrong ZHU ; Wei DONG ; Guobin MIAO ; Bohan LIU ; Peng LIN ; Hua WANG ; Jiefu YANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2023;42(2):154-158
Objective:We evaluated frailty in elderly hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation and analyzed the relevance, consistency, and diagnostic power of different frailty tools.Methods:From September 2018 to April 2019, a total of 197 elderly patients with atrial fibrillation aged ≥ 65 years in Beijing Hospital, Chinese PLA General Hospital, and Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital were prospectively enrolled.Five frailty tools, including the clinical frailty scale(CFS), FRAIL scale(FRAIL), Fried frailty phenotype(Fried), Edmonton frail scale(EFS), and comprehensive geriatric assessment-frailty index(CGA-FI), were used for frailty assessment.Results:A total of 197 hospitalized elderly patients with atrial fibrillation were enrolled, with an average age of(77.5±7.1)years old(57.4% male). The prevalence of frailty, according to the five frailty tools, were 25.4%(FRAIL), 27.9%(EFS), 34.5%(Fried), 40.6%(CFS), and 42.6%(CGA-FI), respectively.CFS had a good correlation(correlation coefficient 0.80)and and consistency(Kappa value 0.71, 95% CI 0.61~0.81)with CGA-FI.The combined frailty index was used as the gold standard for frailty diagnosis.The results showed that CFS and CGA-FI had high diagnostic sensitivity(95.9 % and 98.0 %, respectively)and specificity(77.7 % and 75.7 %, respectively). Conclusions:Frailty is common in elderly hospitalized patients with atrial fibrillation, showing multidimensional features, and physical weakness is not prominet.CFS and CGA-FI are recommended for the assessment of frailty in patients with atrial fibrillation, which had good correlation and consistency.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail