1.Pollution status and distribution characteristics of indoor air bacteria in subway stations and compartments in a city of Central South China
Shuyan CHENG ; Zhuojia GUI ; Liqin SU ; Guozhong TIAN ; Tanxi GE ; Jiao LUO ; Ranqi SHAO ; Feng LI ; Weihao XI ; Chunliang ZHOU ; Wei PENG ; Minlan PENG ; Min YANG ; Bike ZHANG ; Xianliang WANG ; Xiaoyuan YAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(7):801-806
Background Bacteria are the most diverse and widely sourced microorganisms in the indoor air of subway stations, where pathogenic bacteria can spread through the air, leading to increased health risks. Objective To understand the status and distribution characteristics of indoor air bacterial pollution in subway stations and compartments in a city of Central South China, and to provide a scientific basis for formulating intervention measures to address indoor air bacteria pollution in subways. Methods Three subway stations and the compartments of trains parking there in a city in Central South China were selected according to passenger flow for synchronous air sampling and monitoring. Temperature, humidity, wind speed, carbon dioxide (CO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and inhalable particulate matter (PM10) were measured by direct reading method. In accordance with the requirements of Examination methods for public places-Part 3: Airborne microorganisms (GB/T 18204.3-2013), air samples were collected at a flow rate of 28.3 L·min−1, and total bacterial count was estimated. Bacterial microbial species were identified with a mass spectrometer and pathogenic bacteria were distinguished from non-pathogenic bacteria according to the Catalogue of pathogenic microorganisms transmitted to human beings issued by National Health Commission. Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare the subway hygiene indicators in different regions and time periods, and Bonferroni test was used for pairwise comparison. Spearman correlation test was used to evaluate the correlation between CO2 concentration and total bacterial count. Results The pass rates were 100.0% for airborne total bacteria count, PM2.5, and PM10 in the subway stations and train compartments, 94.4% for temperature and wind speed, 98.6% for CO2, but 0% for humidity. The overall median (P25, P75) total bacteria count was 177 (138,262) CFU·m−3. Specifically, the total bacteria count was higher in station halls than in platforms, and higher during morning peak hours than during evening peak hours (P<0.05). A total of 874 strains and 82 species were identified by automatic microbial mass spectrometry. The results of identification were all over 9 points, and the predominant bacteria in the air were Micrococcus luteus (52.2%) and Staphylococcus hominis (9.8%). Three pathogens, Acinetobacter baumannii (0.3%), Corynebacterium striatum (0.1%), and Staphylococcus epidermidis bacilli (2.2%) were detected in 23 samples (2.6%), and the associated locations were mainly distributed in train compartments during evening rush hours. Conclusion The total bacteria count in indoor air varies by monitoring sites of subway stations and time periods, and there is a risk of opportunistic bacterial infection. Attention should be paid to cleaning and disinfection during peak passenger flow hours in all areas.
2.Study on the mechanism of improving islet β-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Alogliptin benzoate
Xi YANG ; Pu ZHANG ; Jingxuan MA ; Mengchu SUN ; Liqin LI ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2024;32(3):173-176
Objective To investigate the effect of Alogliptin benzoate on the serum autophagy markers in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients.Methods Eighty newly diagnosed T2DM patients who visited the Department of Endocrinology in Baoding No.1 Central Hospital from December 2021 to October 2022 were randomly divided into a group treated with Metformin(Met group,n=40)and a group treated with Met and Alog(Met+Alog group,n=40).The differences in BMI,WHR,FPG,HbA1c,Atg7 and Beclin-1 between two groups before and after 12 weeks of treatment were compared.Results After treatment,the levels of Atg7 and Beclin-1 increased in both groups(P<0.05),while FPG,HbA1c and HOMA-IR decreased(P<0.05).After treatment,Atg7,Beclin-1 and HDL-C in Met+Alog group were higher than those in Met group(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that Atg7 was negatively correlated with BMI,FPG and HbA1c(P<0.05);Beclin-1 was positively correlated with HDL-C(P<0.05),and negatively correlated with BMI,FPG,HbA1c,and TG(P<0.05).Meta linear regression analysis showed that BMI was the influencing factor of Atg7,while BMI and HDL-C were the influencing factors of Beclin-1.Conclusion Alogliptin benzoate may improve islet β cell function by up-regulating the expression of autophagy related factors Atg7 and Beclin-1 in patients with T2DM.
3.The establishment and application of anemergency recruitment strategy for blood donors in Shenzhen under public health emergencies
Li NING ; Yanyan ZHANG ; Xuqun WU ; Naibao ZHUANG ; Jingya HUANG ; Liqin HUANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(9):1063-1067
【Objective】 To establish and improve the emergency recruitment strategy of voluntary blood donors under public health emergencies in Shenzhen and verify its effectiveness. 【Methods】 Blood donor recruitment strategies under routine, emergency and combined situation were developed. The blood collection data from 2017 to 2019 before the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic was used as the control group, and those from 2020 to 2022 after the outbreak was used as the experimental group, and the feasibility and effectiveness of this emergency recruitment strategy was confirmed through statistical analysis of key indicators of blood collection and supply. 【Results】 Through the application of the emergency recruitment strategy for blood donors in Shenzhen under public health emergencies, statistical analysis of the experimental group and the control group showed a year-on-year increase of 14.11%(73 647.25/521 855.5) in whole blood collection, 42.33%(28 891.47/68 250.95) in platelet collection, 0.33%(529/161 033) in first-time donors, 33.25%(3 154/9 487) in repeated donors and 16.78%(32 585/194 149) in the number of 400 mL donors. The inventory of various types of red blood cell maintained between 6-18 days. After the implementation of the emergency recruitment strategy the blood donation population has shown characteristics as younger age, localization, increased repeated donation and a higher proportion of donors with college education or above. 【Conclusion】 The emergency recruitment strategy of blood donors under public health emergencies is feasible and effective, which can quickly and efficiently improve the blood recruitment ability.
4.Effects of Different Habitual Foot Strike Patterns During Running on Achilles Tendon Morphology and Mechanical Loading
Xini ZHANG ; Liqin DENG ; Songlin XIAO ; Weijie FU
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2024;39(1):132-138
Objective To investigate the effects of different foot strike patterns during running on Achilles tendon(AT)morphology and mechanical loading.Methods Fourteen habitual rearfoot strike runners and 14 habitual forefoot strike runners were recruited.Morphological characteristics(tendon length,cross-sectional area,and thickness)of the AT were collected using ultrasound imaging.The AT loading characteristics(plantar flexion moment,tendon force,load rate,impulse,and stress)of subjects wearing cushioned running shoes while running at a speed of 10 km/h were collected and calculated using a three-dimensional force measurement treadmill.Results Compared to habitual rearfoot strike runners,habitual forefoot strike runners showed a significant increase in peak plantar flexion moment of ankle joint,AT peak force,average loading rate,and peak loading rate(P<0.05).However,the differences in AT length,cross-sectional area,and thickness between the two groups were not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusions Long-term forefoot strike patterns can adaptively enhance the mechanical loading characteristics of the AT during repetitive stretch-shortening cycles.
5.Clinical Observation on 40 Cases of Benign Thyroid Nodules with Qi Constraint and Phlegm Obstruction Syndrome by External Application of Sanjie Waifu Formula (散结外敷方)
Jinmei ZHANG ; Lian LYU ; Xinqi LIU ; Qiaoyi WANG ; Aiqiu WANG ; Liqin WANG
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(21):2234-2239
ObjectiveTo observe the clinical effectiveness and safety of Sanjie Waifu Formula (散结外敷方) application therapy for benign thyroid nodules of qi constraint and phlegm obstruction syndrome. MethodsEighty patients with benign thyroid nodules of qi constraint and phlegm obstruction syndrome were randomly divided into 40 cases each in a treatment group and a control group. The control group was given health education and follow-up observation, while the treatment group applied Sanjie Waifu Formula externally on the basis of the control group,6~8 h each time , once a day. Both groups took 30 days as a course, and were observed for 3 consecutive courses. The main effectiveness indexes of both groups were compared before and after treatment, including the volume of thyroid nodules, the maximum diameter of the largest nodule, the scores of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome, and the secondary effectiveness indexes of serum thyroid function including free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyrotropin (TSH) levels were also observed. The effectiveness of the TCM syndrome of both groups was compared after treatment. Meanwhile, the safety indexes were observed before and after treatment, such as the blood routine, liver and kidney function indexes, and the occurrence of adverse reactions during the study was recorded. ResultsCompared with in group before treatment, the volume of thyroid nodules, the maximum diameter of the largest nodule, and the TCM symptom scores were lowered in both groups after treatment (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Comparing between groups after treatment, the difference in thyroid nodule volume was not statistically significant (P>0.05), but the maximum diameter of the largest nodule and the TCM symptom scores of the treatment group were lower than those of the control group (P<0.01). The total effective rate of TCM syndrome in the treatment group was 77.50% (31/40), which was significantly higher than that of the control group with 52.5% (21/40, P<0.01). Thyroid function, blood routine and liver and kidney function indexes of both groups before and after treatment were compared between and within groups, and the differences were not statistically significant (P>0.05), and they were all within the normal range. During the treatment period, no allergic reactions such as skin itching, red rash and blisters occurred in the treatment group. ConclusionThe external application of Sanjie Waifu Formula can improve the clinical symptoms of patients with benign thyroid nodules, reduce volume and the maximum diameter of nodules, and has no significant effects on thyroid function and show good safety.
6.Effect of intravenous inject esketamine before operation on postoperative fatigue syndrome in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical surgery for colorectal cancer
Liqin ZHAO ; Hailong ZHANG ; Xu LI ; Hao CHENG
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2024;40(5):488-492
Objective To investigate the impact of intravenous inject esketamine before operation on postoperative fatigue syndrome(POFS)in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical surgery for colorectal cancer.Methods Sixty-two patients,41 males and 21 females,aged 34-64 years,BMI 18-25 kg/m2,ASA physical statusⅠ orⅡ,scheduled for laparoscopic radical surgery for colorectal cancer under general anesthesia,were randomly assigned into two groups:the esketamine group(group E)and the control group(group C),31 patients in each group.Group E received a single intravenous injection of esketamine 0.25 mg/kg 5 minutes before surgery,while group C received sodium chloride 5 ml.The intravenous analgesia program was identical between the two groups.The jugular venous blood samples were taken for determination of serum concentrations of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and superoxide dismutase(SOD)10 minutes before anesthesia,at the end of operation,and 12 and 24 hours after operation.Identity-consequence fatigue scale(ICFS-10)score were performed 1 day before surgery,3,5,and 7 days after op-eration,respectively,and the occurrence of POFS(ICFS-10 score>24 points)were recorded.The time of extubation and the occurrence of adverse reactions such as coughing,delirium and restlessness during awak-ening,the complications of systems postoperatively,and the postoperative hospitalization time were recorded.Results Compared with group C,the concentration of serum TNF-α were significantly decreased while the concentration of serum SOD were significantly increased at the end of operation,12 and 24 hours after operation(P<0.05),ICFS-10 score 3,5,and 7 days after operation,and the incidence of POFS 7 days after operation were significantly decreased(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in extu-bation time,coughing,delirium and restlessnes,the complications postoperatively,and postoperative hospi-talization time between the two groups.Conclusion A single intravenous injection of esketamine can reduce the incidence of POFS in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical surgery for colorectal cancer,and no postoperative adverse reactions increased.
7.Epidemiological analysis of newly diagnosed occupational pneumoconiosis in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2013 to 2022
Hengqiu LIANG ; Lexin ZHANG ; Xuedong CHEN ; Yongmei LONG ; Jing YANG ; Liqin BAO ; Shiwen HUANG
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(4):472-475
Objective To analyze the epidemiological distribution of new occupational pneumoconiosis (hereinafter referred to as "pneumoconiosis") in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2013 to 2022. Methods Data of newly diagnosed pneumoconiosis cases reported in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2013 to 2022 were collected, and epidemiological characteristics were analyzed using descriptive analysis method. Results A total of 972 newly diagnosed pneumoconiosis cases were reported in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from 2013 to 2022. Except for mica pneumoconiosis, 12 other types of pneumoconiosis were reported. Most of the cases were males, accounting for 97.0%. The diagnosis age of the cases of 40-<60 years old accounted for 77.4%, and the dust exposure age<30 years of the cases accounted for 96.4%. Silicosis was the most common type of pneumoconiosis, followed by coal workers' pneumoconiosis, accounting for 64.6% and 27.9%, respectively. The cases of stage Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ pneumoconiosis accounted for 77.7%, 14.9% and 7.4%, respectively. The regional distribution was mostly in Hechi City, accounting for 51.9%. Industry distribution was more common in non-ferrous metal mining, coal mining and washing industry, accounting for 64.9% in total. Most cases were reported in private enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises, accounting for 53.7% and 76.6% respectively. The most common occupations were coal miners and drillers, accounting for 47.7% in total. Conclusion Newly diagnosed pneumoconiosis cases in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region show certain clustering characteristics in terms of disease type, region, enterprise characteristics, and occupation distribution. The prevention and treatment of pneumoconiosis in small and medium-sized private enterprises in key areas and key industries should be strengthened, especially for workers over 40 years old and with less than 30 years of dust exposure.
8.Virulence genotyping and drug resistance of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province from 2019 to 2023
Hangqi LUAN ; Menghan ZHANG ; Liqin ZHU ; Quanying TANG ; Xuhan YANG ; Wenyan ZOU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(10):948-953
ObjectiveTo investigate the genotyping and drug resistance trends of 461 strains of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) isolated and identified in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province from 2019 to 2023. MethodsDEC detected in Suzhou in the past 5 years was used as the research subject, and the virulence genotyping was tested by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The microbroth dilution method was used to perform drug susceptibility test, and the corresponding susceptibility (S), intermediate (I) and resistance (R) results were obtained based on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values, according to the criteria of United States Clinical and Laboratory Standardization Committee (CLSI) 2017. Differences of DEC drug resistance among different virulence genotypes were compared by χ2 test or Fisher exact probability method. ResultsA total of 461 DEC strains were detected in Suzhou from 2019 to 2023, of which the highest proportion was enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) accounting for 45.77% (211/461), followed by enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) accounting for 32.32% (149/461) and enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) accounting for 20.39% (94/461), while enterohemor-rhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) were individually distributed. The antimicrobial drug with the highest resistance rate was ampicillin (61.61%), followed by cefazolin (49.89%) and nalidixic acid (44.47%). There were statistically significant differences in drug resistence rates of the three major virulence genotypes of DEC (ETEC, EPEC and EAEC) to ampicillin (AMP), ampicillin/sulbactam (AMS), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (AMC), cefoxetine (CFX), gentamicin (GEN), streptomycin (STR), tetracycline (TET), nalidixic acid (NAL), and chloramphenicol (CHL), and methotrexate/sulfamethoxazole (SXT). The multi-drug resistance (MDR) rate of DEC was 59.87% (276/461), and the MDR rate of each genotype, from high to low, was EIEC (75.00%), EAEC (71.28%), EHEC (66.66%), EPEC (61.74%) and ETEC (52.86%). ConclusionETEC, EPEC and EAEC are the main genotypes prevalent in DEC in Suzhou in recent years. The drug resistance strains and MDR are still serious, which should arouse wide public health concern and take targeted prevention and control measures.
9.Advances in research on the application of pharmaceutical excipients in traditional Chinese medicine preparations
Yan MIAO ; Liqin HU ; Ke ZHANG ; Shuai QIAN ; Yuan GAO ; Jianjun ZHANG ; Yuanfeng WEI
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2024;55(6):734-741
Pharmaceutical excipients, as an indispensable part of drug preparation, play crucial roles as drug carriers, improving drug release, ensuring drug stability, and enhancing patient compliance. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) boasts a rich developmental history. With the modernization of technology, the deep integration of pharmacy, chemistry, and materials science has provided broader opportunities for innovative research in TCM. Simultaneously, the demand for high-quality excipients has become increasingly critical.This paper aims to review current research and applications of excipients in TCM preparations, including pre-mixed and co-processed excipients, modified excipients, and the unification of drugs and excipients, such as flavoring agents, fillers, penetration enhancers, and delivery systems. A meticulous synthesis and analysis of existing research aims to provide a reference for selecting excipients in TCM preparations, stimulate innovation in excipient development for TCM, and advocate for the development of personalized excipients.
10.Demonstration and evaluation model of key instrument procurement in blood collection and supply institutions:based on fuzzy evaluation method
Li NING ; Liqin HUANG ; Geng ZHANG ; Jinfeng ZENG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(6):694-699
Objective To establish the indicator and fuzzy evaluation model for the procurement demonstration of key instruments and equipment,in order to provide a scientific and reliable method for the procurement demonstration of equip-ment in blood centers.Methods Through literature review and Delphi method,the procurement evaluation indexes of key instruments and equipment in blood centers were established.The weights of each index were calculated using analytic hier-archy process(AHP)by sending questionnaires to experts.According to the established indicator and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method,a scoring model of procurement demonstration of key instruments and equipment was constructed.The blood screening total laboratory automation was analyzed and verified using the established demonstration model.Results A total of 4 first-level evaluation indicators and 16 second-level evaluation indicators were established.The weights of urgency,social benefit,economic benefit and technical condition were 0.496,0.300,0.051 and 0.153,respectively.For the blood screening assembly line system to be procured,the evaluation value was 0.629,and it passed the procurement demonstra-tion.Conclusion The quantitative and scientific evaluation of the procurement evaluation can be carried out by establishing the evaluation index and fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method for the key instruments and equipment of blood centers.

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