1.Pulmonary Function and Its Influencing Factors in Rural Elderly Adults in Guangzhou
Weifeng ZENG ; Bingqi YE ; Jialu YANG ; Jianhua LI ; Qianling XIONG ; Lele YUAN ; Min XIA
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):851-860
ObjectiveTo investigate pulmonary function levels and associated influencing factors among rural elderly in Guangzhou, to identify high-risk populations for poor pulmonary function, and to reveal the relationship between the influencing factors of pulmonary function. MethodsWe recruited 1 500 residents aged 60 to 94 years from rural area of Conghua District, Guangzhou City using convenience sampling in 2023. Data on demographics, body measurements, medical history and lifestyle were collected via face-to-face questionnaires and physical examination. Meanwhile, expiratory function parameters including forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC, and the prevalence of airflow obstruction (AFO) were assessed using a portable spirometer. Age and sex distribution of pulmonary function in older adults at 5-year intervals was reported, and risk factors of AFO using multifactorial logistic regression models were analyzed. Furthermore, path analysis was further employed to explore the role of lifestyle in the association between other influencing factors and lung function. ResultsAmong the 1 500 participants, the median age was 71 years (67-75), and 44.2% were male. Subjects identified as AFOs were generally older, more likely male, less educated, and had lower rates of moderate to vigorous physical activity (<1 time/week) and lower lean body mass. Mean FEV1/FVC ratio was (82.0±16.4) %. FEV1/FVC was (79.80±17.58) % in men and (83.66±15.22) % in women. Older age, lower education, male sex and leanness were negatively associated with all pulmonary function outcomes (all P values<0.05). Path analysis identified that age, gender, marital status, occupation and income may influence pulmonary function indirectly through lifestyle. ConclusionRural elderly in Guangzhou exhibited lower pulmonary function levels, and male sex, non-married status, advanced age, lower education, smoking habits, insufficient engagement in moderate to vigorous physical activity, and lean body type were all associated with worse pulmonary function.
2.Application of case-based learning based on the clinical case library of stomatology in standardized residency training for comprehensive stomatology
Ming WANG ; Haiyang LI ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Qinhua WANG ; Weiwen QIAN ; Xiaotian JIANG ; Conghua LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(3):424-428
Objective:To investigate the application effect of case-based learning (CBL) based on the clinical case library of stomatology in standardized residency training for comprehensive stomatology.Methods:A total of 52 residents in Department of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, were given CBL teaching based on the clinical case library of comprehensive stomatology, and a questionnaire survey was performed to evaluate the teaching effect. Theoretical and skill assessments were performed before and after CBL teaching, and a comparative analysis was performed. SPSS 19.0 software was used for the t-test. Results:The questionnaire survey showed that CBL teaching based on the clinical case library of stomatology effectively improved the ability of independent learning [92.31% (48/52)], the interest in learning [88.46% (46/52)], and the ability for case diagnosis and the accuracy of investigation and judgment [94.23% (49/52)]. This method helped with the mastery and understanding of the theoretical knowledge in stomatology [96.15% (50/52)] and improved the abilities for expression and communication [84.62% (44/52)] and the ability to find and solve problems [94.23% (49/52)]. It also helped to stimulate the interest in scientific research and teaching [82.69% (43/52)] and create an active classroom atmosphere [82.69% (43/52)]. Among these residents, 94.23% (49/52) liked CBL teaching, and 88.64% (46/52) thought the setting of the case library was reasonable. After the application of CBL teaching, there were significant increases in theoretical score [from (66.74±4.25) points to (81.44±7.16) points] and skill examination score [from (64.00±3.14) points to (81.96±7.50) points].Conclusions:CBL teaching based on the case library of stomatology has a good teaching effect in the standardized residency training for comprehensive stomatology and can not only improve the theoretical and skill assessments of residents, but also improve their learning interest and clinical thinking ability.
3.Preliminary Construction of the "Eye-Brain" Sleep Regulation Theory Based on The Inner Canon of YellowEmperor (《黄帝内经》) and Modern Medicine
Lihong LI ; Fengling LIANG ; Zhaoshun LYU ; Wei JIN ; Conghua JI
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(20):2092-2096
We analysed the similarities between theory of The Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor (《黄帝内经》) and modern sleep medicine on sleep and wakefulness, and initially constructed the "eye-brain" sleep regulation system. The similarities between the sleep theories in The Inner Canon of Yellow Emperor and modern sleep medicine research are described from three perspectives: the anatomical basis of sleep physiology, the pathogenesis of sleep disorder pathology, and the mechanism of sleep disorder treatment. It is found that the regulation of sleep and wakefulness in both medicine theories is based on the "eye" and "brain" as the main control centres, and there exists a "eye-brain" pathway to regulate sleep and wakefulness in the human body. Based on this, the "eye-brain" sleep regulation theory is constructed, in order to find an effective way to solve the pathogenesis and treatment strategy of sleep disorders.
4.Improved discharge survival in pre-hospital cardiac arrest patients: the Shenzhen Bao'an experience
Wenwu ZHANG ; Jinfeng LIANG ; Qingli DOU ; Jun XU ; Jinle LIN ; Conghua WANG ; Wuyuan TAO ; Xianwen HUANG ; Wenhua LIU ; Yujie LI ; Xiaoming ZHANG ; Cuimei XING ; Huadong ZHU ; Xuezhong YU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2024;33(11):1518-1523
Objective:Cardiac arrest (CA) represents a significant public health challenge, posing a substantial threat to individual health and survival. To enhance the survival rates of patients experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), Baoan District in Shenzhen City has undertaken exploratory initiatives and practical interventions, yielding promising preliminary outcomes.Methods:1.Innovate emergency medical services by developing a "four-circle integration" system that connects to the hospital. This system encompasses the social emergency medical system, the out-of-hospital emergency medical system, the in-hospital emergency medical service system, and the intensive care treatment system. 2.Develop a comprehensive model for the construction of a social emergency medical training system, characterized by party leadership, government oversight, departmental coordination, professional guidance, technological support, and community involvement, termed the "Baonan Model." Additionally, establish evaluation criteria to assess the effectiveness of the social emergency medical training system in Baonan District; 3. Develop a cardiac arrest registration system and a social emergency medical training management system for Baonan District; 4. Enhance the proficiency in treatment techniques and the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among emergency medical professionals; 5. Strengthen and advance the development of a "five-minute social rescue network" to address the critical "emergency window period." .Result:In Baonan District, 9.18% of the public is trained in emergency medical skills. The bystander CPR rate for OHCA is 26.11%, AED use is at 4.78%, the 30-day survival rate is 6.31%, and the discharge survival rate is 4.44%.Conclusion:The implementation of the aforementioned measures can substantially enhance the survival rate of patients experiencing OHCA at the time of discharge.
5.SAMHD1 inhibits PD-L1 expression in lung adenocarcinoma cells
Yangyi LI ; Yan GONG ; Conghua XIE
Journal of International Oncology 2022;49(11):658-664
Objective:To explore the correlation between SAM domain and HD domain-containing protein 1 (SAMHD1) and programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression in lung adenocarcinoma.Methods:The expression of SAMHD1 in lung adenocarcinoma and its effect on prognosis were analyzed by online database GEPIA and Kaplan-Meier Plotter. The expression of SAMHD1 in lung adenocarcinoma cell lines was detected by quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and Western blotting. SAMHD1 gene was silenced in H1975, H1299 and LLC cells by small interfering RNA transfection and lentivirus infection, respectively. The mRNA and protein expression levels of PD-L1 in lung adenocarcinoma cells of control group, siSAMHD1-1 group and siSAMHD1-2 group were detected by qPCR and Western blotting. The membrane PD-L1 level was detected by flow cytometry. A mouse lung adenocarcinoma xenograft model was constructed. The PD-L1 levels in the tumor tissues of control group and shSAMHD1 group were detected by immunohistochemistry. Cell proliferation activities of the control, siSAMHD1-1 and siSAMHD1-2 groups were detected by CCK-8 assays.Results:The GEPIA database results showed that the mRNA expression of SAMHD1 in lung adenocarcinoma was lower than that in normal lung tissue (4.81±0.90 vs. 5.99±0.76, t=20.67, P<0.001) . The median overall survival time of patients with high SAMHD1 expression was significantly longer than that of patients with low SAMHD1 expression (109.0 months vs. 87.7 months, χ2=26.83, P=0.002) . The relative mRNA expression levels of SAMHD1 in A549, PC9, H1299 and H1975 cells were 1.00±0.02, 0.75±0.05, 3.49±0.19 and 7.25±0.38 ( F=589.00, P<0.001) , and the relative protein expression levels were 1.00±0.06, 0.34±0.07, 1.67±0.22 and 2.11±0.63 ( F=15.79, P=0.001) . In H1975 cells, the relative mRNA levels of PD-L1 in the control, siSAMHD1-1 and siSAMHD1-2 groups were 1.00±0.00, 1.54±0.26 and 2.89±0.13 ( F=102.30, P<0.001) , and the relative protein expression levels were 1.00±0.01, 1.50±0.10 and 1.52±0.33 ( F=6.65, P=0.030) . In H1299 cells, the relative mRNA levels of PD-L1 in the three groups were 1.00±0.08, 1.63±0.03 and 2.14±0.03 ( F=368.80, P<0.001) , and the relative protein levels of PD-L1 were 1.00±0.07, 1.88±0.35 and 2.05±0.38 ( F=10.66, P=0.011) . The expression level of PD-L1 in the siSAMHD1-1 and siSAMHD1-2 groups was higher than that in the control group (all P<0.05) . Flow cytometry results showed that in H1975 cells, the fluorescence intensity of membrane PD-L1 in the control, siSAMHD1-1 and siSAMHD1-2 groups were 246.83±27.59, 325.60±8.00 and 308.93±7.60 ( F=17.56, P=0.003) , and in H1299 cells, the fluorescence intensity of membrane PD-L1 in the three groups were 959.00±6.25, 1 084.33±7.64 and 1 085.33±21.22 ( F=86.74, P<0.001) . The fluorescence intensity of PD-L1 in the siSAMHD1-1 group and siSAMHD1-2 group was higher than that in the control group (all P<0.05) . In xenograft mouse model, the H-SCORE of PD-L1 in the shSAMHD1 group was higher than that in the control group (7.99±1.10 vs. 4.49±0.43, t=5.13, P=0.007) . The proliferative activities of H1975 cells in the control group, siSAMHD1-1 group and siSAMHD1-2 group at 72 h were 0.50±0.02, 0.75±0.05 and 0.73±0.06 ( F=25.01, P=0.001) . The proliferative activities of H1299 cells in the three groups at 72 h were 0.80±0.01, 1.00±0.04 and 0.93±0.07 ( F=13.90, P=0.006) . The cell proliferation activity in the siSAMHD1-1 group and siSAMHD1-2 group was higher than that in the control group (all P<0.05) . Conclusion:SAMHD1 silencing induces PD-L1 expression in lung adenocarcinoma.
6.Application of task-driven teaching method combined with Sandwich teaching method in standardized residency training of oral general practitioners
Ming WANG ; Haiyang LI ; Yufeng ZHANG ; Qinhua WANG ; Xue ZHANG ; Xiaotian JIANG ; Conghua LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(9):1220-1224
Objective:To explore the application effect of task-driven teaching method combined with Sandwich teaching method in the standardized residency training of oral general practitioners.Methods:A total of 40 trainees of the standardized residency training of the Teaching and Research Section of Oral General Practice in Chongqing Medical University were randomly divided into experimental group and control group. The experimental group ( n=20) adopted task-driven teaching method combined Sandwich teaching method, and the control group ( n=20) adopted the traditional teaching method. The theory assessment, skills assessment and the teaching satisfaction questionnaire survey were conducted to evaluate the teaching effects. SPSS 19.0 software was used for t-test. Results:The theoretical test scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group [(85.85±25.61) points vs. (74.35±10.53) points], and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( t=8.56, P < 0.001). The skill test scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group [(86.50±18.20) points vs. (73.40±16.57) points], and the difference was statistically significant ( t=9.94, P<0.001). The results of the teaching satisfaction questionnaire showed that the experimental group had significantly higher scores than control group in such seven aspects as improving students autonomous learning ability and interest in learning, teamwork and interpersonal relationships, diagnostic ability of cases and the accuracy, doctor-patient expression and communication ability, ability to find and solve problems, stimulating interest in scientific research and teaching, mastering and understanding the oral theoretical knowledge and so on ( t=10.40, 10.40, 9.95, 5.43, 7.66, 8.08, 9.60, respectively, all P<0.001). Task-driven teaching combined with Sandwich teaching method stimulated the learning interest of trainees and improved their comprehensive ability. Conclusion:Task-driven teaching combined with Sandwich teaching method has greatly improved the teaching effect of standardized residency training of oral general practitioners.
7.Analysis on component ratio of 1131 social emergency training instructors in Baoan district, Shenzhen
Conghua WANG ; Jinle LIN ; Jinfeng LIANG ; Huadong ZHU ; Jun XU ; Wuyuan TAO ; Na LI ; Wenwu ZHANG ; Qingli DOU ; Xuezhong YU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2020;29(8):1135-1139
Objective:To analyze the component ratio of the social emergency training instructors in Baoan District, Shenzhen;Methods:During January 2018 to January 2019,participants, candidate to be social emergency training instructors in Baoan district, Shenzhen, were enrolled in our analysis. they needed orderly pass primary selection and intensive selection to be formal social emergency training instructors. Personal data from candidates including hospital, serving department, degree and professional types were collected. According to serving departments, candidates from pre-hospital emergency, emergency ward and critical care unite is belong to the emergency group and other s who is not from above departments belong to the non-emergency group.Results:Total of 1 270 candidates took part in 7 primary classes and 27 intensive selection until 1131 of them received the formal certifications. 440(38.90%) instructors from emergency group and 691(61.10%) instructors belong to non-emergency group. At category level of hospital, 213 (18.83%) is from three grade, 525 (46.42%) is from two grade, 254 (22.46%) is from specialized hospitals, and 139 (12.29%) is from community health centers. In non-emergency group, ratio of serving departments are consists of: 15.77% from internal medicine, 10.14% from chirurgery, 8.11% from pediatrics, 7.96% from obstetrics and gynecology, 2.62% cases from otorhinolaryngology, 24.29% from medical assistants, 20.11% from community health center and 11.00% from administrative officer. Nurses (64.13%) is the majority professional types of social emergency training instructors. In terms of degree, bachelor mainly occupied at 71.02%. Primary (53.18%) and attending (30.47%) account for majority of position ranks.Conclusions:Our team of social emergency training instructors,mainly from local medical staffers, has a great educational background and competitive team; Among them, emergency team is crucial to provoke other medical staffs from different departments to participate in career at social emergency training.
8.The effect of the RW-splint on the position and occlusal relationship of class Ⅱ malocclusion patients with temporomandibular disorder
LIU Junfeng ; LIU Conghua ; ZHANG Wenzhong ; XIAO Hui ; Li Shaobing
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2020;28(4):224-230
Objective:
To explore the effect of RW splints on the position and occlusal relationship of classⅡ malocclusion patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD) to provide a basis for the diagnosis and design of this kind of patient.
Methods :
Fifteen patients with class Ⅱ malocclusions with TMD were enrolled in this study. After 8 months of RW-splint treatment, the changes in jaw position (∠ANB, SN-MP, ∠S-G0/N-Me) and occlusal relationship (molar, cuspid teeth displacement and anterior overbite/overjet value) were recorded by a condylar displacement measuring instrument at the CR position and CO position.
Results:
After RW-splint treatment, the mean values of ∠ANB (t=4.971, P=0.001) and ∠SN-MP (t=9.895, P < 0.01) were increased in all 15 patients, and the mean value of S-G0/N-Me (t=5.342, P=0.005) was decreased. The mean values of the distal movement of the first molars on the left and right sides of the mandible were (1.57 ± 0.79) mm and (1.69 ± 1.29) mm, respectively; the mean values of the distal movement of the canines on the left and right sides of the mandible were (1.54 ± 0.50) mm and (1.51 ± 1.08) mm, respectively; and the mean values of the overbite were (1.16 ± 0.60) mm and (1.99 ± 0.85) mm, respectively.
Conclusion
After RW-splint treatment, the jaw rotates clockwise, and the relationship between the molars and canines changes obviously in class Ⅱ patients with TMD, which provides a reference for the diagnosis and treatment plan of this kind of patient.
9.Clinical efficacy and prognosis of stereotactic body radiation therapy for pulmonary oligometastases
Nuerjiang SHUAKE· ; Wen OUYANG ; Zhijun LI ; Junhong ZHANG ; Fuxiang ZHOU ; Yahua ZHONG ; Conghua XIE
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2019;39(4):255-261
Objective To analyze the clinical efficacy and prognosis of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for pulmonary oligometastases.Methods Medical records of 104 patients with SBRT for pulmonary oligometastases in our hospital between 2012 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed.SBRT was performed by intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) technique before December 2015,and by helical tomotherapy (HT) technique in others.The local control (LC),progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method.Cox-regression was used for univariate analyses and multivariate analyses.The radiotherapy-related adverse events were evaluated by NCICTCAE V4.0.Results The 1-,2-and 3-year LC rates were 86.6%,75.9% and 72.3%,respectively.The 1-,2-and 3-year PFS rates were 40.9%,28.4% and 22.1%,respectively.The 1-,2-and 3-year OS rates were 75.9%,53.2% and 43.53%,respectively.The median OS time was 26.6 months.Multivariate analyses showed that the pathologic type of primary tumor,the volume of lung oligometastases and the carcino-embryonic antigen (CEA) level before SBRT were the independent prognostic factors of LC (x2 =28.66,P<0.05).The way of tumor progression after SBRT was the independent prognostic factor of OS (x2=40.01,P<0.05).Meanwhile,there were no significant differences in the LC and OS between HTSBRT and IMRT-SBRT.Radiation pneumonitis was the major adverse event of SBRT (n =25,24.04%).Less than 7% patients experienced grade 2 and above radiation pneumonitis.Conclusions SBRT shows high local control rates and tolerable adverse events in the treatment of pulmonary oligometastases.There were no significant differences in the clinical efficacy and adverse events between HT-SBRT and IMRT-SBRT,which means they are all suitable for clinical application.
10. Postoperative recurrent pattern and the lymph node metastatic stations of the thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Chunyang LI ; Jing YU ; Jiuling SHEN ; Wen OUYANG ; Yu XU ; Junhong ZHANG ; Conghua XIE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2019;28(9):673-676
Objective:
To investigate postoperative recurrent pattern of the thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (TESCC), aiming to provide a basis for the delineation of postoperative radiotherapy volume for TESCC.
Methods:
Clinical data of 66 TESCC patients who recurred after the radical esophagectomy in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from 2011 to 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the AJCC 8th edition-defined classification of esophageal carcinoma, regional lymph node stations 1 to 8M were defined as the upper-middle mediastinum region (UMMR), and stations 8Lo, 9 and 15 were defined as the inferior mediastinum region (IMR), stations 16 to 20 were regarded as the upper abdominal lymph node region (UAR).
Results:
Among all 66 patients, 41 cases (62%) experienced loco-regional recurrence alone, 25 cases (38%) presented with distant metastasis alone. A total of 54 patients with 148 lymph node recurred after treatment. The highest risk region of lymph node recurrence was UMMR (118/148, 80%), after that, followed by UAR (24/148, 17%). With regard to 9 cases of UAR, 6 patients had lower TESCC, and 8 patients (89%) were graded as ≥ pathological stage Ⅲ.
Conclusions
The highest risk region of lymph node recurrence is UMMR in TESCC patients undergoing radical esophagectomy, which should be considered as the target volume in postoperative radiotherapy. For patients with lower TESCC ≥ pathological stage Ⅲ, UAR might be the target volume with cautions. Anastomosis and IMR are probably not the routine treatment volumes.


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