1.Clinical Efficacy of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in Protecting Children with Close Contact Exposure to Influenza: A Multicenter,Prospective, Non-randomized, Parallel, Controlled Trial
Jing WANG ; Jianping LIU ; Tiegang LIU ; Hong WANG ; Yingxin FU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Yingqi XU ; Yanan MA ; Wei WANG ; Jia WANG ; Haipeng CHEN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Liqun WU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):223-230
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in protecting children with close contact exposure to influenza, and to provide reference and evidence-based support for better clinical prevention and treatment of influenza in children. MethodsA multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, parallel, controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to May 2022 in five hospitals, including Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Confirmed influenza cases and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases were collected, and eligible children with close contact exposure to these cases were recruited in the outpatient clinics. According to whether the enrolled close contacts were willing to take Xiaoji Hufei formula for influenza prevention, they were assigned to the observation group (108 cases) or the control group (108 cases). Follow-up visits were conducted on days 7 and 14 after enrollment. The primary outcomes were the incidence of ILI and the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza. Secondary outcomes included traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score scale for influenza, influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate, influenza hospitalization rate, and time to onset after exposure to influenza cases. ResultsA total of 216 participants were enrolled, with 108 in the observation group and 108 in the control group. Primary outcomes: (1) Incidence of ILI: The incidence was 12.0% (13/108) in the observation group and 23.1% (25/108) in the control group, with the observation group showing a significantly lower incidence (χ2=4.6, P<0.05). (2) Influenza confirmation rate: 3.7% (4/108) in the observation group and 4.6% (5/108) in the control group, with no statistically significant difference. Secondary outcomes: (1) TCM symptom score scale: after onset, nasal congestion and runny nose scores differed significantly between the two groups (P<0.05), while other symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough showed no significant differences. (2) Influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate: 84.6% (11 cases) in the observation group and 96.0% (24 cases) in the control group, with no significant difference. (3) Time to onset after exposure: The median onset time after exposure to index patients was 7 days in the observation group and 4 days in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). ConclusionIn previously healthy children exposed to infectious influenza cases under unprotected conditions, Xiaoji Hufei formula prophylaxis significantly reduced the incidence of ILI. Xiaoji Hufei Formula can be recommended as a specific preventive prescription for influenza in children.
2.Clinical Efficacy of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in Protecting Children with Close Contact Exposure to Influenza: A Multicenter,Prospective, Non-randomized, Parallel, Controlled Trial
Jing WANG ; Jianping LIU ; Tiegang LIU ; Hong WANG ; Yingxin FU ; Jing LI ; Huaqing TAN ; Yingqi XU ; Yanan MA ; Wei WANG ; Jia WANG ; Haipeng CHEN ; Yuanshuo TIAN ; Yang WANG ; Chen BAI ; Zhendong WANG ; Qianqian LI ; He YU ; Xueyan MA ; Fei DONG ; Liqun WU ; Xiaohong GU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(21):223-230
ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of Xiaoji Hufei Formula in protecting children with close contact exposure to influenza, and to provide reference and evidence-based support for better clinical prevention and treatment of influenza in children. MethodsA multicenter, prospective, non-randomized, parallel, controlled trial was conducted from October 2021 to May 2022 in five hospitals, including Dongfang Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. Confirmed influenza cases and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases were collected, and eligible children with close contact exposure to these cases were recruited in the outpatient clinics. According to whether the enrolled close contacts were willing to take Xiaoji Hufei formula for influenza prevention, they were assigned to the observation group (108 cases) or the control group (108 cases). Follow-up visits were conducted on days 7 and 14 after enrollment. The primary outcomes were the incidence of ILI and the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza. Secondary outcomes included traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score scale for influenza, influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate, influenza hospitalization rate, and time to onset after exposure to influenza cases. ResultsA total of 216 participants were enrolled, with 108 in the observation group and 108 in the control group. Primary outcomes: (1) Incidence of ILI: The incidence was 12.0% (13/108) in the observation group and 23.1% (25/108) in the control group, with the observation group showing a significantly lower incidence (χ2=4.6, P<0.05). (2) Influenza confirmation rate: 3.7% (4/108) in the observation group and 4.6% (5/108) in the control group, with no statistically significant difference. Secondary outcomes: (1) TCM symptom score scale: after onset, nasal congestion and runny nose scores differed significantly between the two groups (P<0.05), while other symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough showed no significant differences. (2) Influenza-related emergency (outpatient) visit rate: 84.6% (11 cases) in the observation group and 96.0% (24 cases) in the control group, with no significant difference. (3) Time to onset after exposure: The median onset time after exposure to index patients was 7 days in the observation group and 4 days in the control group, with a statistically significant difference (P<0.05). ConclusionIn previously healthy children exposed to infectious influenza cases under unprotected conditions, Xiaoji Hufei formula prophylaxis significantly reduced the incidence of ILI. Xiaoji Hufei Formula can be recommended as a specific preventive prescription for influenza in children.
3.Utilization of outpatient service of pneumoconiosis patients in Chongqing and its influencing factors
Xiaohong YANG ; Tingting YANG ; Dong LUO ; Shuqun CHENG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(6):426-432
Objective:To understand the utilization and characteristics of outpatient services for pneumoconiosis patients within two weeks in Chongqing, and analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide reference for relevant policy making.Methods:From October 2020 to October 2022, 1771 pneumoconiosis patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected by multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling. A questionnaire survey was conducted on their basic situation, utilization of outpatient services within two weeks, treatment for pneumoconiosis-related symptoms, and selection of medical service institutions using χ 2-test and logistic regression analysis. Results:All the 1771 pneumoconiosis patients were male, with the average age of (56.1±10.19) years old. In the pneumoconiosis patients were treated in outpatient department within 2 weeks.40.0% (204/510) of aged 41~50 years Rural patients accounted for 87.8% (448/510) ; 65.1% (332/510) of silicosis patients, 37.5% (191/510) of stage II patients, 75.1% (383/510) of patients did not continue to engage in dust work after diagnosis of pneumoconiosis, and 57.1% (291/510) of patients never had work-related injury insurance at work. The outpatient rate within two weeks of pneumoconiosis related assistance and subsistence allowance was 17.6% (90/510) and 12.5% (64/510), respectively. The average self-health score of the patients was (52.9±16.2). 28.2% of the patients had purchased work-related injury insurance; Among the 1204 patients who received the treatment within two weeks, 42.2% were in the outpatient department, 20.7% were in the inpatient department, and 36.9% were self-buyers. There was a significant difference between the different treatment methods of the patients (χ 2=27.53, P<0.05). There was a significant difference in patients from different residence choosing to visit different medical institutions (χ 2=13.97, P<0.05). The stage of pneumoconiosis, presence of complications, presence of work injury insurance, self-health score, and whether he/she has been hospitalized in the past year are the important factors affecting the outpatient treatment of pneumoconiosis patients. Conclusion:The utilization of outpatient service of pneumoconiosis patients is influenced by demographic sociology, social support and disease characteristics. The quality of occupational disease medical service in primary health institutions should be strengthened so that pneumoconiosis patients can get convenient and effective treatment. Establish a more perfect social security support system to reduce the disease burden of pneumoconiosis patients.
4.Investigation and analysis of energy release of cardiac defibrillator at different stages of lifecycle of that
Dong LI ; Xiaolong WANG ; Feng XIE ; Yukun WANG ; Yuan LIU ; Xiaohong LI ; Mei BAI
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(3):39-43
Objective:To analyze the performance characteristics of the energy output of defibrillation device at different lifecycle stages of the equipment,and to improve the level of management,so as to ensure the safety and effectiveness of using the device.Methods:A total of 90 defibrillation devices of using 10 types included 861290 and CardioServ(included scrapped devices)during the period of 2015-2022 were retrospectively analyzed.The detected data of energy output of defibrillation device were analyzed as statistical method,and the error of releasing energy was calculated.A total of 36 defibrillation devices that were in the early stages of use(at the first three years of device use)were divided into the first year,the second year and the third year,and the data of energy outputs of devices among three years were compared.The data of the type A and type B defibrillation devices,which were the largest number of devices in the normal stage of use(the middle stage of use),were calibrated according to the energy release in the three years between 2018 and 2000.The difference of releasing energy at the preseted value of 100J between the two types of devices was analyzed.Finally,the errors of energy releases of 8 devices,which energy outputs exceeded the deadline,in the scrap period between 2015 and 2022 were summarized.Results:In the data of three groups of devices in the early stages of use,the differences at the first and second year of device use among 100J,150J and 200J of the energy releases of the preseted values were significant(t=-0.17,-0.17,-0.58,P>0.05).The difference of the measured values between the first and third years of device use was not significant(Z=-0.70,-0.38,-0.86,P>0.05).The results of variance analysis of repeated measurement of the energy releases of the devices in normal stage indicated that the difference of the energy release at 100J preseted point among different types of 41 devices was significant(F=4.40,P<0.05).The energy release of type X defibrillator appeared constantly high,and the relative error increased with the increasing of preseted values.The repeatability of the device was better,and the relationship between preseted energy(x)and release energy(y)conformed to linear relationship(R2=0.9985).In these defibrillation devices that were using,the qualified rate of energy output of>100J preseted point was 97.68%.Conclusion:There is slight difference in the mean value of energy release between different type of defibrillation devices within the qualified range,and the energy release still is a performance indicator that should be highly focused for defibrillation devices.We should combine with the maintenance and repair data of device to conduct in-depth analysis,so as to grasp the operating status of the device,and optimize the strategy of quality control,and ensure the safety of defibrillator in clinical use.
5.Reoxygenation improves reduced hypothalamic leptin responsiveness induced by intermittent hypoxia in obese rats
Menglu DONG ; Tian ZHU ; Junwen MA ; Xiaohong DU ; Yuan FENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(9):1696-1703
Objective To evaluate the effects of intermittent hypoxia-reoxygenation(IHR)on body weight,diet and water intake,circulating metabolites,and responses to central leptin injection in a rat model of diet-induced obesity(DIO).Methods Rat models of DIO established by 12-week high-fat diet(HFD)feeding were randomized into normoxia group(n=15),intermittent hypoxia group(6%O2,30 cycles/h,8 h/day for 4 weeks;n=15),and IHR group(2 weeks of intermittent hypoxia followed by 2 weeks of reoxygenation;n=15).Body weight,diet and water intake of the rats were recorded,and circulating leptin,IL-6,and Ang-Ⅱ levels were detected.After IHR treatment,the rats received intracerebroventricular injection of 4 μg leptin,and the hypothalamus and liver were taken 1 h later for detecting POMC,FRA-1 and FRA-2 expressions in the hypothalamus using immunohistochemistry,POMC,pSTAT3 and LepR expressions in the hypothalamus using Western blotting,and LepR mRNA expression in the hypothalamus and liver using RT-PCR.Results The rats in intermittent hypoxia group showed significantly increased weight gain,food intake and elevated systemic inflammatory cytokine levels.Intermittent hypoxia obviously inhibited the expression of POMC,lowered the expressions of FRA-1 and pSTAT3,reduced the responsiveness of the rats to exogenous leptin,and downregulated the mRNA and protein expression of LepR.Two weeks of reoxygenation treatment obviously reduced intermittent hypoxia-induced weight gain and metabolic disorder and improved leptin sensitivity of the rats.Conclusion Prolonged intermittent hypoxia impairs hypothalamic leptin signaling by downregulating LepR expression to promote weight gain in obese rats,which can be improved by reoxygenation treatment.
6.Evaluation of medical and health resource allocation efficiency in tertiary hospitals of Suzhou
Xiao WANG ; Gang DONG ; Yihe HU ; Xiaohong ZHU ; Qinghua WANG ; Jingyun TANG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(8):1156-1160,1163
Objective To analyze the allocation efficiency of medical and health resources in 26 tertiary hospitals in Suzhou from 2017 to 2022 and perform quantitative analysis in order to provide suggestions for relevant departments to rationally coordinate the health resources allocation,regional health planning and hospital management.Methods The number of health technicians,the number of beds in health institutions and the total health expenditure were selected as input indicators,while the number of diagnostic and treatment visits and the number of discharged patients were selected as output indicators.The efficiency was measured by the SBM(Slack-Based Measure)model and the SBM window model respectively.Results Influenced by public health emergencies,the allocation efficiency of medical resources in tertiary hospitals in Suzhou city decreased first and then started to increase Under the two models,the average efficiency scores of 26 hospitals were 0.687 and 0.707,respectively.Notably,under the SBM window model,19 hospitals(73%)achieved efficiency scores near or above the average.Conclusion The two models present a conclusion that the overall efficiency of the tertiary hospitals in Suzhou is generally effective.To further enhance the allo-cation and utilization of medical resources,it is suggested that a comprehensive consideration of health needs guide the planning of medical resource distribution.Leveraging information technology to innovate medical service models,and strengthening internal de-velopment and management practices are essential strategies for promoting high-quality development in tertiary hospitals.
7.Three-dimensional genomic characterization of two multiple myeloma patients with normal karyotype and complex karyotype
Yue WANG ; Mengsi CHEN ; Ming CHEN ; Yanju LI ; Xiaohong GUAN ; Lihua LEI ; Li TAO ; Xiaoxiao LIU ; Dong HE ; Xiaoli FEI ; Kaiji ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(11):1247-1255
[Objective] To investigate the functional differences and potential effects of chromatin spatial structure in patients with normal karyotype and complex karyotype multiple myeloma. [Methods] High-throughput chromosome conformational capture (Hi-C) analysis was performed on plasma cells of 1 case with 1q21 complex karyotype and 1 case with normal karyotype multiple myeloma, and the differences in three-dimensional genome structure between the two patients were analyzed, and the transcriptome characteristics of plasma cells were combined to investigate the differential features through gene functional enrichment. [Results] A/B switch occurred in 36% of the chromatin compartments in two cases, and 1 041 genes in patient with complex karyotype had B/A switch. About 3 500 topological association domains (TADs) were identified in each sample, and there was no significant difference. The number of loops identified in complex karyotype sample was 1 069, which was 1/6 of the normal sample, and there were significant differences in the number of three different types of loops, which to some extent reflected the loss of genome stability. Transcriptome analysis showed significant differences in expression profiles between the two patients, and a total of 6 150 differentially expressed genes (3 303 up-regulated genes and 2 847 down-regulated genes) were identified. [Conclusion] Compared with patient with normal karyotype, patient with 1q21 complex karyotype multiple myeloma exhibit significant changes in the spatial structure of plasma cell chromatin at different levels, which leads to changes in gene expression and activation of pathways related to cancer progression.
8.Medullary comma-shaped infarctions: nine cases series studies
Xiaohong QIAO ; Chunyu DONG ; Yanbin CONG ; Fuhao ZHENG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;32(3):167-171
Objective:To investigate clinical features, imaging characteristics, etiology, and potential mechanisms of medullary "comma-shaped" infarctions.Methods:Patients with common-shaped infarction treated at Weihai Central Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University from January 2020 to September 2023 were retrospectively collected, and their clinical manifestations, imaging findings, treatment, and outcome were analyzed and summarized.Results:A total of 9 patients with medullary common-shaped infarction were enrolled, including 3 males, aged 67.22±14.66 years (ranging from 39 to 83 years). Main clinical symptoms and signs included the decreased pain and temperature sensation on the contralateral limb (66.67%, 6/9), coughing or choking while drinking liquids/dysphagia (66.67%, 6/9), ipsilateral pharyngopalatine muscle paralysis (66.67%, 6/9), and dizziness (66.67%, 6/9). Seven patients (77.78%, 7/9) had severe stenosis or occlusion at the ipsilateral vertebral artery, one (11.11%, 1/9) had occlusion at the left middle cerebral artery, and one (11.11%, 1/9) did not have large vessel stenosis. At 90 days after onset, the follow-up showed that the modified Rankin Scale scores were all <2.Conclusions:Medullary comma-shaped infarctions are rare in clinical practice, its main manifestations include the decreased pain and temperature sensation on the contralateral limb, coughing or choking while drinking liquids/dysphagia, ipsilateral pharyngopalatine muscle paralysis, dizziness, etc. The pathogenesis is mainly hypoperfusion caused by vertebral artery stenosis.
9.Reoxygenation improves reduced hypothalamic leptin responsiveness induced by intermittent hypoxia in obese rats
Menglu DONG ; Tian ZHU ; Junwen MA ; Xiaohong DU ; Yuan FENG
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(9):1696-1703
Objective To evaluate the effects of intermittent hypoxia-reoxygenation(IHR)on body weight,diet and water intake,circulating metabolites,and responses to central leptin injection in a rat model of diet-induced obesity(DIO).Methods Rat models of DIO established by 12-week high-fat diet(HFD)feeding were randomized into normoxia group(n=15),intermittent hypoxia group(6%O2,30 cycles/h,8 h/day for 4 weeks;n=15),and IHR group(2 weeks of intermittent hypoxia followed by 2 weeks of reoxygenation;n=15).Body weight,diet and water intake of the rats were recorded,and circulating leptin,IL-6,and Ang-Ⅱ levels were detected.After IHR treatment,the rats received intracerebroventricular injection of 4 μg leptin,and the hypothalamus and liver were taken 1 h later for detecting POMC,FRA-1 and FRA-2 expressions in the hypothalamus using immunohistochemistry,POMC,pSTAT3 and LepR expressions in the hypothalamus using Western blotting,and LepR mRNA expression in the hypothalamus and liver using RT-PCR.Results The rats in intermittent hypoxia group showed significantly increased weight gain,food intake and elevated systemic inflammatory cytokine levels.Intermittent hypoxia obviously inhibited the expression of POMC,lowered the expressions of FRA-1 and pSTAT3,reduced the responsiveness of the rats to exogenous leptin,and downregulated the mRNA and protein expression of LepR.Two weeks of reoxygenation treatment obviously reduced intermittent hypoxia-induced weight gain and metabolic disorder and improved leptin sensitivity of the rats.Conclusion Prolonged intermittent hypoxia impairs hypothalamic leptin signaling by downregulating LepR expression to promote weight gain in obese rats,which can be improved by reoxygenation treatment.
10.Utilization of outpatient service of pneumoconiosis patients in Chongqing and its influencing factors
Xiaohong YANG ; Tingting YANG ; Dong LUO ; Shuqun CHENG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(6):426-432
Objective:To understand the utilization and characteristics of outpatient services for pneumoconiosis patients within two weeks in Chongqing, and analyze the influencing factors, so as to provide reference for relevant policy making.Methods:From October 2020 to October 2022, 1771 pneumoconiosis patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected by multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling. A questionnaire survey was conducted on their basic situation, utilization of outpatient services within two weeks, treatment for pneumoconiosis-related symptoms, and selection of medical service institutions using χ 2-test and logistic regression analysis. Results:All the 1771 pneumoconiosis patients were male, with the average age of (56.1±10.19) years old. In the pneumoconiosis patients were treated in outpatient department within 2 weeks.40.0% (204/510) of aged 41~50 years Rural patients accounted for 87.8% (448/510) ; 65.1% (332/510) of silicosis patients, 37.5% (191/510) of stage II patients, 75.1% (383/510) of patients did not continue to engage in dust work after diagnosis of pneumoconiosis, and 57.1% (291/510) of patients never had work-related injury insurance at work. The outpatient rate within two weeks of pneumoconiosis related assistance and subsistence allowance was 17.6% (90/510) and 12.5% (64/510), respectively. The average self-health score of the patients was (52.9±16.2). 28.2% of the patients had purchased work-related injury insurance; Among the 1204 patients who received the treatment within two weeks, 42.2% were in the outpatient department, 20.7% were in the inpatient department, and 36.9% were self-buyers. There was a significant difference between the different treatment methods of the patients (χ 2=27.53, P<0.05). There was a significant difference in patients from different residence choosing to visit different medical institutions (χ 2=13.97, P<0.05). The stage of pneumoconiosis, presence of complications, presence of work injury insurance, self-health score, and whether he/she has been hospitalized in the past year are the important factors affecting the outpatient treatment of pneumoconiosis patients. Conclusion:The utilization of outpatient service of pneumoconiosis patients is influenced by demographic sociology, social support and disease characteristics. The quality of occupational disease medical service in primary health institutions should be strengthened so that pneumoconiosis patients can get convenient and effective treatment. Establish a more perfect social security support system to reduce the disease burden of pneumoconiosis patients.

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