1.Analysis on influencing factors of leg work-related musculoskeletal disorders among shipbuilding workers
Yan YANG ; Diwei JIANG ; Jiancheng ZENG ; Jingwen ZHANG ; Rugang WANG ; Hua SHAO ; Gang LI ; Yimin LIU ; Zhongxu WANG ; Ning JIA ; Zhi WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(6):620-625
{L-End}Objective To investigate the current status and influencing factors of leg work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in shipbuilding workers. {L-End}Methods A total of 3 393 shipbuilding workers from Guangdong Province, Liaoning Province, Shandong Province, and Beijing City were selected as the research subjects using the convenience sampling method. The Chinese Version of the Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire was used to investigate the prevalence of leg WMSDs in the past year. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of leg WMSDs. {L-End}Results The prevalence of leg WMSDs in the research subjects was 11.3% (382/3 393). The result of multivariate logistic regression showed that the risk of leg WMSDs was higher in workers with a length of service >10 years than those with a length of service <5 years (P<0.05). Workers with frequent used of vibration tools at work had higher the risk of leg WMSDs (all P<0.05). Workers who did the same work every day, had insufficient rest time, had a shortage of department staff, and those who often repeated the same leg movements had a higher risk of leg WMSDs (all P<0.05). The risk of leg WMSDs in workers who sometimes stand for a long time was lower than that in workers who rarely stand for a long time (P<0.01). {L-End}Conclusion Length of service, rarely long-standing work, use of vibration tools at work, daily engagement in the same work, in-adequate rest time, shortage of department staff, and frequent repetition of the same leg movements are all influencing factors for leg WMSDs in shipbuilding workers.
2.Association between wrist pain and awkward postures among workers in 10 key industries
Guanlin LI ; Xin SUN ; Meibian ZHANG ; Huadong ZHANG ; Ruijie LING ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Nengzhou CHEN ; Zaoliang REN ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Jiajie LI ; Bing QIU ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Zhanhui LIANG ; Rugang WANG ; Jianchao CHEN ; Danying ZHANG ; Liangying MEI ; Yongquan LIU ; Jixiang LIU ; Chengyun ZHANG ; Tianlai LI ; Ning JIA ; Junyi WANG ; Zhongxu WANG ; Qingsong CHEN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2023;40(1):49-54
Background Prolonged awkward postures during occupational activities can lead to excessive musculoskeletal load on the wrist of workers and symptoms such as wrist pain or discomfort. Objective To survey the prevalence of wrist pain among workers in 10 key industries and analyze its correlation with wrist working postures. Methods By using stratified cluster sampling method, workers from 10 key industries, such as footwear manufacturing industry, shipbuilding manufacturing industry, and automobile manufacturing industry, were selected from seven regions in North China, East China, Central China, South China, Southwest China, Northwest China, and Northeast China. The demographic information, wrist working postures, pain in wrist of the workers were collected through a cross-sectional survey. Pearson χ2 test was used to compare prevalence by selected factors, trend χ2 test for between group comparison, and unconditional logistic regression models for the association of wrist working postures with wrist pain. Results There were 64052 workers enrolled in this survey, and 56286 provided valid questionnaires (the effective rate was 87.8%). According to the survey, the prevalence of wrist pain was 23.3% (13112/56286), and the industries with higher prevalences were footwear manufacturing (27.1%, 1927/7106), automobile manufacturing (24.9%, 5378/21560), and shipbuilding and related equipment manufacturing (24.4%, 850/3488) industries. Finger pinching (OR=2.09, 95%CI: 1.95-2.24), frequent wrist bending (OR=2.03, 95%CI: 1.92-2.15), fixed wrist bending (OR=1.77, 95%CI: 1.69-1.85), wrist on hard edge (OR=1.34, 95%CI: 1.28-1.40), and arms over shoulders (OR=1.11, 95%CI: 1.05-1.17) increased the risk of reporting wrist pain. Conclusion Awkward postures are related to wrist pain among workers in selected 10 key industries. The related factors are wrist on hard edge, frequent wrist bending, finger pinching, fixed wrist bending, and arms over shoulders.
3.Correlation between work fatigue and work-related musculoskeletal pain or injury in the occupational population in China
Qing XU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Ruijie LING ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Zaoliang REN ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Meibian ZHANG ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Rugang WANG ; Jianchao CHEN ; Danying ZHANG ; Liangying MEI ; Yongquan LIU ; Jixiang LIU ; Chengyun ZHANG ; Tianlai LI ; Ning JIA ; Zhongxu WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(2):133-139
4.Study on dynamic learning-enabled electrocardiogram for evaluating the efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Rugang LIU ; Qinghua SUN ; Jiaojiao PANG ; Bing JI ; Chunmiao LIANG ; Jiaxin SUN ; Weiming WU ; Weiyi HUANG ; Feng XU ; Haitao ZHANG ; Xuezhong YU ; Cong WANG ; Yuguo CHEN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2022;31(7):922-929
Objective:Rapid assessment of the outcome after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is an important clinical issue. In this study, an electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis method based on dynamic learning was proposed.Methods:A total of 203 patients with ACS after successful PCI were enrolled for prospective analysis at the Emergency Department of Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from April 2019 to December 2020. All patients were divided into group without ≥70% postoperative stenosis ( n=72) and group with ≥ 70% postoperative stenosis ( n=131) according to the presence of 70% or more stenosis after PCI. The clinical data of ACS patients were collected and analyzed by χ2 test, t-test, or Mann-Whitney test. ECGs were recorded before and 2 h after PCI, and were dynamically analyzed to generate cardiodynamicsgram (CDG) using dynamic learning. In the group without ≥ 70% postoperative stenosis, the model and CDG index for evaluating myocardial ischemia were obtained by training support vector machine (SVM) using 10 times 10-fold cross-validation. Results:There was no significant difference in clinical data between the two groups. The prediction accuracy and sensitivity of the support vector machine model for myocardial ischemia in group without≥70% postoperative stenosis were 73.61%, and 84.72% respectively. CDG transformed from disorderly to regular after PCI, and CDG index decreased significantly ( P<0.001): 90.28% (65) patients in group without≥70% postoperative stenosis, and 79.39% (104) patients in group with≥70% postoperative stenosis had lower CDG indexes than before PCI. Conclusions:In this study, CDG obtained by dynamic learning can intuitively and effectively evaluate the changes of myocardial ischemia before and after PCI, which is helpful to assist clinicians to formulate the next treatment plan.
5.Safety analysis of cesarean myomectomy in twin pregnancies with intramural myomas
Hongmei WANG ; Rugang SHEN ; Huijuan YANG ; Yucui TIAN ; Chunliu ZHANG ; Yinmei DAI
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2022;57(11):843-849
Objective:To estimate the safety of myomectomy in twin pregnant women with intramural myomas during cesarean section.Methods:The clinical data of 145 cases of twin pregnancies with intramural myomas who were delivered by cesarean section in Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University from June 2013 to December 2021 were collected. Maternal demographics, fibroids′ characteristics, maternal and fetal outcomes were compared between groups of cesarean section with myomectomy (myomectomy group, 49 cases) and cesarean section only (non-myomectomy group, 96 cases).Results:Compared with non-myomectomy group, myomectomy group had significantly prolonged operative time [50.0 minutes (37.5-57.5 minutes) vs 40.0 minutes (35.0-50.0 minutes), respectively; P=0.007] and significantly longer postoperative hospital stay [4.0 days (3.0-4.0 days) vs 3.0 days (3.0-4.0 days), respectively; P=0.047). Other maternal and fetal outcomes such as estimated blood loss, hemoglobin difference, postpartum hemorrhage, blood transfusion, B-Lynch structure, uterine artery ligation, postoperative fever and neonatal Apgar score showed no significant differences (all P>0.05). For intramural myomas <5 cm, there were no significant differences in maternal and fetal outcomes between myomectomy group and non-myomectomy group (all P>0.05). For intramural myomas ≥5 cm, operative time [55.0 minutes (40.0-60.0 minutes) vs 42.5 minutes (40.0-50.0 minutes), respectively; P=0.019] was significantly prolonged, postoperative hospital stay [4.0 days (4.0-5.0 days) vs 4.0 days (3.0-4.0 days), respectively; P=0.048] was significantly longer in myomectomy group than non-myomectomy group, but there were no significant differences in other maternal and fetal outcomes (all P>0.05). Conclusion:For twin pregnancies with intramural myomas, it is safe and feasible to remove intramural myomas during cesarean section by experienced obstetricians.
6.Prevalence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders among workers inheavy-duty automobile parts factories in Beijing Municipality
Huan LUO ; Jing LIANG ; Feiruo ZHANG ; Ning JIA ; Zhongxu WANG ; Rugang WANG
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(8):809-815
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of occupational musculoskeletal disorders among workers in heavy-duty automobile parts factories in Beijing Municipality, so as to provide insights into development of effective interventions for occupational musculoskeletal disorders.
Methods:
The workers in three heavy-duty automobile truck parts factories in Beijing Municipality were recruited using the convenient sampling method during the period from May 2019 to October 2020. Subjects' demographic characteristics, type of job and prevalence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders at various sites were collected using self-designed electronic questionnaires, and the factors affecting the development of occupational musculoskeletal disorders were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 264 workers were enrolled, including 260 males (98.48%) and 4 females (1.52%). The participants had a mean age of (31.71±6.13) years, and mean duration of (7.51±5.25) years at current position, and mechanical technician was the major type of work (129 workers, 48.86%). The prevalence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders was 70.08% among the participants, and high prevalence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders was found in the lower back/waist (41.28%), shoulder (40.15%), neck (39.02%) and upper back (33.33%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified females (OR=1.280, 95%CI: 1.021-1.602) and head-down posture at work (OR=2.644, 95%CI: 1.034-6.763) as risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal disorders at neck; females (OR=1.633, 95%CI: 1.624-2.117), sheet metal workers, mechanical technicians and painters (OR: 5.811-10.452, 95%CI: 1.205-54.027), working in an uncomfortable posture (OR:1.376-7.749, 95%CI: 1.034-27.270) and frequent working overtime (OR=2.081, 95%CI: 1.192-4.137) as risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal disorders at shoulder; and sheet metal workers, mechanical technicians and painters (OR: 8.760-11.948, 95%CI: 1.630-66.927), working in an uncomfortable posture (OR:4.067-12.185, 95%CI: 1.332-47.523) and frequent working overtime (OR=2.201, 95%CI: 1.142-4.244) as risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal disorders at waist/back.
Conclusions
The prevalence of occupational musculoskeletal disorders is high among workers in heavy-duty automobile parts factories, which mainly occur at shoulder, neck, waist and back. Type of work, working posture and working duration are main factors affecting the development of occupational musculoskeletal disorders.
7.Effects of exercise on cardiovascular and pulmonary function in polluted air environment and countermeasures
Yanwei LI ; Yu LI ; Ning LI ; Fanghong ZHAO ; Rugang WANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2020;31(4):19-22
With the improvement of living standards in China, people pay more and more attention to sports and fitness. Therefore, the contradiction between air pollution and sports becomes an urgent problem to be solved. In this paper, the acute and chronic effects of exercise on human cardiovascular and pulmonary functions under the environment of particulate matter pollution are summarized and analyzed, and countermeasures are put forward on the basis of this analysis.
8.Diagnosis and prognosis of adrenocortical carcinoma in children
Chenjun CHEN ; Yunfei GUO ; Geng MA ; Zheng GE ; Rugang LU ; Yongji DENG ; Lixia WANG ; Jun DONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2019;46(13):673-677
Objective: To summarize the diagnosis and prognosis of adrenocortical carcinoma in children. Methods: Medical records of 10 pediatric patients with adrenocortical cancer treated in Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from September 2010 to March 2018 were retrospectively reviewed, and their clinical manifestation, laboratory, auxiliary, and pathological examination results, and prognosis were analyzed. Results: The average age of all patients (5 male and 5 female pediatric patients) was (53.3+48.4) months. Clinical mani-festations included abdominal mass, hypertension, cortisol level, and peripheral precocious puberty. Laboratory tests showed that lactate dehydrogenase, neuroenolase, and cortisol levels were high in some patients, and sex hormones were abnormal. Auxiliary examination using the abdominal computed tomography enhancement showed irregular an adrenal gland, uneven density, necrosis, mass calcification, and some infiltration into the surrounding tissue. Pathological examination suggests tumor cell pleomorphism, more frequent pathological division, high mitotic index, abundant interstitial sinusoid, necrosis, tumor infiltration, vascular invasion, and Weiss score of≥3 points. Lactate acid dehydrogenase and cortisol levels; Weiss score; and tumor size, staging, and resection rate were not statistically different among prognostic factors. Conclusions: For pediatric patients with adrenal masses, the survival rate should be improved by combining the clinical manifestation, laboratory examination, and auxiliary examination for the early diagnosis of adrenocortical carcinoma and to select the appropriate treatment. Combined with pathological results, adrenocortical carcinoma can be well differentiated from other adrenal masses.
9.Evaluation of pathogenicity of Acinetobacter venetum by using Caenorhabditis elegans
Yu LI ; Xueyan WANG ; Xiaoke HU ; Mengdi YANG ; Huan LUO ; Jing LIANG ; Longfei LI ; Jinping ZHAO ; Jie BI ; Bin CHEN ; Rugang WANG
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2019;31(11):1086-1090
Objective:
To evaluate the pathogenicity of Acinetobacter venetum(Av),which is expected to be used as an environmental remediation agent,using Caenorhabditis elegans(C.elegans).
Methods:
The C.elegans were cultured on the media loaded with E.coli OP50 and Av,respectively. The pathogenicity of Av was evaluated by observing the effects of Av on the growth,movement,digestive function,lifespan and reproduction of C.elegans,compared with that of another evaluation system according to NY 1109-2017 General Biosafety Standard for Microbial Fertilizers.
Results:
By C. elegans system,it was found that the body length,width,head thrash frequency,body bending frequency and average lifespan [(13.5±0.4)d vs.(13.7±0.4)d] of adult nematodes in the Av group were not significantly different from those in the OP50 group(all P>0.05);while the average time of defecation cycle in the Av group shortened,the total number of progenies in the Av group increased by 18.7%(all P<0.05). According to NY1109-2017 General Biosafety Standard for Microbial Fertilizers,it was found that the oral LD50 values for both male and female mice were more than 10 g/kgbw,which was practically non-toxic;the pathogenicity test of acute intraperitoneal injection showed that the animals did not have signs of poisoning,deaths or any abnormalities in gross anatomy;Av had no irritation to damaged skin and eyes of rabbits;the hemolysis test was negative;Av was sensitive to seven antibiotics and was medium to one antibiotic.
Conclusion
Av is not pathogenic. C. elegans can be used in early screening for the pathogenicity of environmental remediation agents.
10.Laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy for the treatment of complete duplicated systems with hydronephrosis and ureteral dilation in children
Liqu HUANG ; Jun DONG ; Haobo ZHU ; Jun WANG ; Chenjun CHEN ; Xiaojiang ZHU ; Zan WAN ; Lixia WANG ; Rugang LU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2018;33(23):1777-1780
Objective To discuss the efficacy of laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy for upper pole hydronephro-sis and ureteral dilatation in children with complete duplex kidney.Methods The clinical data of 14 patients (15 units in total)who underwent laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy from April 2016 to October 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Nine out of 14 cases had repeated urinary tract infections(UTI)and other symptoms[6 cases in group A:patients without vesicoureteral reflux(VUR)but presenting urinary tract infection (UTI)symptoms,3 cases in group C:patients diagnosed with VUR];5 cases of asymptomatic patients were selected as group B.All the 14 cases had upper pole hydronephrosis and ureteral dilatation.Preoperative examinations included ultrosonograpy,urinary magnetic resonance urography(MRU), intravenous pyelography (IVP),voiding cystourethrogram(VCUG),and nuclear renal scanning.It was found that 4 cases had ureterocele;3 cases had recurrent cystoureteral reflux (group C)before operation,and 1 case had cystoureteral re-fluxed after replantation.Results Laparoscopic surgery was successful in all of 14 children.None of them were shifted to open surgery because of abdominal viscera injury bleeding.The operation duration was 85-140 min.The average posto-perative hospital stay was 5.58 days.There was neither urinary anastomotic leakage nor UTI.Fourteen cases were followed up and the postoperative follow-up period was 7-23 months.No cases developed urinary tract infection except 2 cases with vescioureteral reflux.Ultrasound examination showed that the upper renal parenchyma of 5 children was thicker,ul-trasonography showed that upper pole hydronephrosis was better and ureteroceles were smaller.There was no complication such as lower pole hydronephrosis.The symptoms of urinary tract infection disappeared after operation.Conclusions Laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy can treat renal duplication with less trauma,and it is safe and effective.It can be one of therapeutic regimen to treat low-functional upper pole hydronephrosis and ureteral dilatation in renal duplication.Howe-ver,this procedure cannot be used for vescoureteral reflux cases because of high rate of stump infection.


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