1.Epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of lung cancer in Quanshan District of Xuzhou City
Ningning SHENG ; Mi WANG ; Yiyu WANG ; Sijia WANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(1):148-151
Objective To explore the epidemiological characteristics of lung cancer in Quanshan District of Xuzhou cityand analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide theoretical guidance for the prevention and control of lung cancer in Quanshan District of Xuzhou City. Methods A total of 302 patients with lung cancer diagnosed in the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University were selected as case group from January 2019 to December 2023, and 300 healthy persons were selected as control group, a self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the general and clinical information of the patients, and Logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors.Results There were a statistically difference in two groups for the smoking index (χ2=40.058,P<0.001),Chemical occupational environment(χ2=28.153 , P<0.001), weekly exercise mode(χ2=11.021,P=0.004), emphysema score(χ2=142.812,P<0.001). In addition, the CA125 in the case group was (87.11 ± 13.09) U/ml, while the control group was (16.32 ± 5.61) U/ml, with a statistically difference (t=34.581, P<0.001). The logistic regression results showed that smoking index≥20 cigarettes per day (OR=3.448, P=0.021), chemical occupational environment (OR=4.091, P<0.001), emphysema score (OR=1.302, P<0.001) or severe (OR=1.461, P<0.001), and CA125 detection value ≥ 75U/ml (OR>1.6, P<0.001) were independent risk factors for lung cancer, while moderate weekly exercise (OR=0.821, P<0.001) was a protective factor for lung cancer. Conclusion Smoking, high CA125 index, chemical occupational environment, and long-term emphysema are risk factors for the occurrence of lung malignant tumors in Quanshan District of Xuzhou City, screening regularly of CA125 in people who have smoking, emphysema, and being chemical occupational environment should be strengthened, and appropriate health education in proper exerciseshould be provided to prevent and reduce the incidence of lung malignant tumors.
2.Current status of indoor microbial pollution and evaluation of air purifier effectiveness in Xi39;an
Ling CHANG ; Feng ZHANG ; Ping LIU ; Fan GAO ; Jian HU ; Ge MI ; Yonggang ZHAO ; Dong LIU ; Qian LIU ; Xinmiao LIU ; Xiaoyan WU ; Jinlong MA
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2024;35(6):59-62
Objective To investigate the current situation and health effects of indoor microbial pollution in Xi39;an, to analyze the purification effect of air purifiers on indoor microbial pollution, and to provide reference for improving the indoor environment. Methods Through stratified random sampling, 20 families from rural areas and 20 families from upwind and downwind urban areas respectively were selected from Xi39;an. Data was collected by questionnaire surveys and on-site environmental sampling. Non-parametric analysis and correlation analysis were used for statistical analysis. Results Overall, the standard-exceeding rate of total count of bacteria was 5.00%. The medians of the total count of bacteria and fungi were 312.50 cfu/m3 and 260.00 cfu/m3, respectively. In terms of health effects, the correlation between rhinitis and cold with total bacterial count was statistically significant (P<0.05), with the correlation coefficients of 0.182 and 0.223, respectively. Purification effect of air purifiers on microbial pollution was statistically significant (P<0.05). After opening for 2 hours, the total numbers of bacteria and fungi decreased significantly. Conclusion The occurrence risk of colds and rhinitis is increased by indoor microbial pollution. Air purifiers have a certain effect on decreasing the total number of bacteria and fungi. It is recommended to use air purifiers with high CADR of particulate matter, double-layer filter and sterilization and dehumidification function, and replace the filters regularly to reduce indoor microbiological contamination.
3.Effects of Tai Chi and Qigong on health indicators in people with lumbar disc herniation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Anni Zhao ; Junru Mao ; Yiqing Cai ; Mi' ; an Wang ; Hongguo Rong ; Jingjing Huang ; Xuanzhi Luo ; Xin Liu
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences 2024;11(4):395-404
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of Tai Chi and Qigong on patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH).
Methods:
Relevant data were retrieved from nine English and Chinese databases, including Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Wanfang Data, etc. from inception to June 2024. All published randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of Tai Chi and Qigong on visual analog scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and other health indicators in participants with LDH compared to usual medical care or other treatments were included. Grey literature, trials involving the pushing of hands (Tui Shou) or Tai Chi with weapons, and trials with co-interventions (Tai Chi/Qigong plus another treatment) were excluded. Methodological quality was analyzed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and evidence quality was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) tool.
Results:
Fourteen trials (954 patients) were included in this study. Tai Chi and Qigong were associated with lower VAS pain scores (standardized mean difference −0.55, 95% confidence interval [CI] −0.95 to −0.15, P = .01), higher JOA scores (mean difference [MD] 4.40, 95% CI 2.62 to 6.18, P < .001) and straight leg raise test results (MD 9.40°, 95% CI 7.64 to 11.15, P < .001) in patients with LDH. Furthermore, compared with usual care, Tai Chi and Qigong showed enhanced effects on pain and JOA scores. When compared to other exercises or massage, the effect on pain scores was similar but that on JOA scores was significant.
Conclusions
Tai Chi and Qigong may have favorable effects on VAS pain and JOA scores compared with usual care, and on JOA scores compared with other exercises or massage in patients with LDH. Given the overall poor quality of the evidence, the results of current study should be interpreted cautiously.
4.Screening of stable amoxicillin resistant clones of Helicobacter pylori and detection of its gene mutations
Qiudan Lu ; Mengheng Mi ; Guzhen Cui ; Zhengrong Zhang ; Xiaojuan Wu ; Zhenghon Chen
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(1):39-44
Objective :
To investigate the phenotype of amoxicillin ( AMX) unstable resistant Helicobacter pylori (Hp) evolving into AMX stable high level resistance and the detection of its mutated genes.
Methods :
Using the frozen Hp strain H390 as the starting strain,the clones resistant to AMX were continuously cultured on the medium with increasing AMX concentration,and the minimum inhibitory concentration ( MIC) of the resistant clones was detected.After frozen at -80 ℃ for 3 months,the drug resistance was stable according to whether the MIC de- creased after frozen storage. Genome sequencing analysis and efflux pump inhibition assay were performed on cloned H390r and parental strain H390 with the highest AMX MIC value,and gene mutations associated with the high level AMX resistance obtained by H390r were detected and identified.
Results :
Four AMX high level resistant clones were obtained by AMX screening with MICs of 12,32,64 and ≥ 256 mg / L ,respectively,and none of the MICs were altered after freezing at -80 ℃ . Compared to the parental strain H390,the AMX stable resistant clone H390r had mutations in several genes,including hefC encoding the RND efflux system,hopB and hopC encoding the pore proteins and ftsI encoding the penicillin binding protein ,which were associated with AMX resistance. H390r was substantially reduced in MIC to AMX in the presence of efflux pump inhibitors.
Conclusion
AMX can screen stable resistant clones from unstable resistant Hp.H390r had mutations in hefC,hopB,hopC,and ftsI asso- ciated with AMX resistance.These mutations may be the main reason why H390r acquired a stable high level of re- sistance to AMX.
5.Serological epidemiological characteristics of EV71 and pathogen spectrum of hand , foot and mouth disease in Deyang
Mi LI ; Zhong-ping CHEN ; Xin-ying YANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2022;33(5):144-147
Objective To explore the pathogen spectrum of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in Deyang, and the serological epidemiological characteristics of enterovirus 71 (EV71). Methods The general clinical data and etiological data of 287 patients with HFMD in Deyang from June 2019 to June 2021 were statistically analyzed. Blood samples were collected to detect serum EV71 neutralizing antibodies by neutralization test. Results Among the 287 patients with HFMD, most of the critically ill patients were between 1 and 6 years old. There was a statistically significant difference in clinical classification between different age groups (P < 0.05). A total of 254 (88.50%) EV-positive cases were detected, including 131 (45.64%) positive for EV71, 98 (34.15%) positive for CVA16, and 25 (8.71%) positive for other EVs. The EV71 positive rate was higher in critically ill patients (P < 0.05). The positive rate of EV71 antibody increased with age within 15 years old, with statistically significant differences among different age groups (P < 0.05). Among the 287 serum samples, there were 156 (54.36%) samples with neutralizing antibody titer <1:8, 86 (29.97%) with titer between 1:8 and 1:32, and 45 (15.68%) with titer >1:32. Patients with EV71 neutralizing antibody titer>1:32 were over 15 years old. There were statistically significant differences in EV71 neutralizing antibody titer between different age groups (P<0.05). Conclusion The positive rate of EV is different in patients with different clinical types. EV71 and CVA16 are main pathogens of HFMD in Deyang. HFMD patients under 6 years old have lower EV71 antibody level. It is recommended to strengthen EV71 vaccination for children under 6 years old.
6.Study on binocular visual quality after bifocal and astigmatic bifocal intraocular lens hybrid implantation
International Eye Science 2021;21(12):2118-2123
AIM: To compare binocular visual quality of bilateral implantation of a toric bifocal intraocular lens(IOL)or a nontoric bifocal IOL and mix-and-match implantation of a toric bifocal IOL and a nontoric bifocal IOL.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study. One hundred and eight eyes of 54 cases were included from January 2020 to January 2021. All participants were divided into three groups according to preexist corneal astigmatism and IOL type. In group A, cornea astigmatism was less than 1.0D in both eyes of 21 cases and bifocal IOLs were implanted. In group B, cornea astigmatism was more than 1.0D in both eyes of 15 cases and toric bifocal IOLs were implanted. In group C, 18 cases of one eye with cornea astigmatism less than 1.0D were implanted with bifocal IOLs, and the other eye with astigmatism more than 1.0D were implanted with toric bifocal IOLs. Preoperative intraocular pressure(IOP), monocular uncorrected distance visual acuity(UDVA), equivalent spherical, postoperative binocular corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA), UDVA, uncorrected intermediate visual acuity(UIVA), uncorrected near visual acuity(UNVA), residual astigmatism, defocus curve and contrast sensitivity were compared among the three groups. Postoperative questionnaire was conducted to evaluate the visual quality of the three groups.
RESULTS: There were no significant differences in preoperative UDVA and IOP among the three groups(P>0.05). The postoperative residual astigmatism in group A was significantly higher than the other two groups(P=0.012, P<0.05). Binocular UDVA of group B and group C were better than those of group A(all P<0.05), binocular UNVA of group B and group C were better than those of group A(all P<0.01), but the binocular UIVA of group A was better than that of group B and group C(all P<0.01). Contrast sensitivity of group A was significantly lower than that of groups B and C in bright light glare of 6, 12c/d, dark light of 6, 12, 18c/d and dark light glare of 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 18c/d(all P<0.05). There was no statistical difference in the postoperative visual function questionnaire among the three groups(P>0.5).
CONCLUSION: Mix-and-match implantation of a toric bifocal IOL and nontoric bifocal IOL can effectively improve postoperative binocular visual quality in cataract patients. Correcting astigmatism helps improve the visual contrast sensitivity, however, when astigmatism is completely corrected, it may result in a loss of intermediate vision in patients after surgery.
7.Rehabilitation for Motor Neuron Syndrome and Sjögren39;s Syndrome: A Case Report
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2018;24(5):585-591
Objective To explore the rehabilitation and outcome of motor neuron syndrome and Sjögren39;s syndrome. Methods A patient with motor neuron syndrome and Sjögren39;s syndrome was reviewed. Results The patient expressed progressive quadriparesis and slurred speech. Electromyogramphy displayed upper and lower motor neuron damage. Sonography showed diffuse lesions in parotid gland and submandibular gland. Laboratory tests displayed markedly elevated levels of SSA and Ro52 antibodies. After a course of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and four weeks of comprehensive rehabilitation, the patient improved in terms of speech, muscle strength, balance, posture control and activities of daily living. She failed to achieve further improvement after another IVIG and glucocorticoid two months later, but fortunately her symptoms did not deteriorate. Conclusion The patient with motor neuron syndrome and Sjögren39;s syndrome might benefit from IVIG and appropriate rehabilitation.


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