1.An analysis of risk factors for mortality in patients with bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae
Qiuli ZHU ; Miaomiao GENG ; Ju WEI ; Yun SHEN ; Dan HU ; Chunxia CHEN ; Haiwei CHEN ; Zhe SUN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(4):296-300
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics and risk factors for 30-day mortality in hospitalized patients with bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP). MethodsData were obtained retrospectively from the electronic medical records of inpatients at a tertiary A-grade hospital in Shanghai from January 2016 to December 2023. The collected variables included age, gender, department, surgical treatment, empirical antibiotic therapy, Pitt Bacteremia score (PBS), Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), INCREMENT-CPE score (ICS), length of hospital stay, the time from CRKP-BSI to discharge and, etc. The follow-up period ended upon discharge, with the follow-up outcomes defined as in-hospital mortality or discharge. The endpoint was defined as death within 30 days (including day 30) caused by CRKP-BSI or infection-related complications. Patients who survived within 30 days after CRKP-BSI were classified into the survival group, while those who died within 30 days were classified into the death group. Independent risk factors for 30-day mortality in patients with CRKP-BSI were analyzed using univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. ResultsA total of 71 hospitalized patients with CRKP-BSI, comprising 51 males and 20 females, with an average age of (65.12±18.25) years, were included during the study period. The M (P25, P75) of hospital stay were 37.00 (24.00, 56.00) days, and M (P25, P75) of the duration from CRKP-BSI to discharge or death were 18.00 (7.00, 35.00) days. There were 20 deaths (28.17%) in the death group and 51 survivors (71.83%) in the survival group. The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the ICS as an independent risk factor for 30-day mortality in CRKP-BSI patients (HR=1.379, 95%CI: 1.137‒1.671, P=0.001). Each 1-point increase in the ICS was associated with a 37.9% increase in the risk of mortality. ConclusionThe ICS is found to be a risk factor for 30-day mortality in patients with CRKP-BSI, which may facilitate the prediction for the risk of 30-day mortality and thereby support clinical decision-making for patients with CRKP-BSI.
2.Correlation between intestinal flora characteristics and hepatic and renal impairments in HIV-infected heterosexual men
Mingjun MA ; Jialu HUANG ; Lidan ZHU ; Panpan CHEN ; Yong ZHANG ; Haoran ZHANG ; Qiuli XU ; Qianqian LIU ; Shaotan XIAO ; Xin XIN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(12):1192-1198
ObjectiveTo explore the relationship between the intestinal flora and the impairment of liver and kidney in HIV-infected men who have heterosexual sex with healthy women. MethodsFecal samples from 41 HIV-infected heterosexual men who have sex with women (PMSW) and 43 age- and BMI-matched healthy heterosexual men who have sex with women (NMSW) were collected and subjected to 16S rDNA sequencing. The blood levels of AST, ALT, TBIL, UREA, Cr, UA, β2-MG and other liver and kidney function indicators were measured. Bioinformatics methods were used to analyze the characteristics of the intestinal flora of the patients in these two groups, to compare the differential bacteria strains, and to analyze their correlation with liver and kidney function indicators. ResultsIn comparison with NMSW, the alpha diversity of intestinal flora was decreased in PMSW, and the beta diversity analysis showed significant differences in flora characteristics between the two groups (P<0.05). The abundance of Clostridium, Phylum thick-walled, Trichosporon, and Clostridium tumefaciens decreased but Fusobacteriota increased (LDA score >4). The comparison of liver and kidney function indexes revealed that AST, β2-MG levels were higher in PMSW than in NMSW, while TBIL was lower in PMSW than in NMSW. The number of patients with abnormal β2-MG was much higher in PMSW than in NMSW, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). It was also found that AST was negatively correlated with Clostridium (P<0.05); TBIL was negatively correlated with Clostridium and positively correlated with Phylum thick-walled and Trichosporon (P<0.05). β2-MG was negatively correlated with Phylum thick-walled, Clostridium, Trichosporon and Rumenococcus (P<0.05) and positively correlated with Clostridium (P<0.05). ConclusionIn PMSW group, the alpha diversity of the flora is decreased. AST and β2-MG levels are increased, and TBIL level is decreased. These changes were significantly correlated with different strains of bacteria in the intestinal flora.
3.Starting effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy on the incidence of anemia in HIV-infected patients
Jingjing LANG ; Panpan CHEN ; Lidan ZHU ; Xin XIN ; Qiuli XU ; Qianqian LIU ; Yan TANG ; Shaotan XIAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(4):362-368
ObjectiveTo investigate the risk factors of anemia in HIV-infected patients receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the Pudong New Area. MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted among HIV-infected patients who started HAART from 2005 to 2020 in Pudong New Area. Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyze the risk factors of anemia, moderate or severe anemia, and chronic anemia. The piecewise linear mixed-effect model was used to analyze the association between initial HAART classes and hemoglobin change in the follow-up. ResultsA total of 2 403 HIV-infected patients were included in the analysis. Among them, there were 357 cases of new onset anemia, 86 cases of chronic anemia and 102 cases of moderate or severe anemia, with the incidence density of 4.41/100 person years, 0.89/100 person years and 0.96/100 person years respectively. Multifactorial Cox regression analysis results showed that female, age >45 years, baseline CD4+ T lymphocyte count (CD4) <200 cells‧μL-1, opportunistic infections, glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL‧min-1‧(1.73 m2)-1, and zidovudine (AZT) or protease inhibitor (PIs) based regimens were associated factors for the development of anemia. Female, age >45 years, CD4 <200 cells‧μL-1, opportunistic infections, and AZT-based regimens were associated with the development of chronic anemia. Mild anemia at baseline and AZT-based regimens were associated with the development of moderate or severe anemia. Linear mixed-effects model showed that the use of AZT (-7.87 g‧L-1, 95%CI: -9.42 to -6.32) or PIs (-3.43 g‧L-1, 95%CI: -5.57 to -1.30) was associated with lower Hb at follow-up. ConclusionInitial use of AZT and PIs is associated with progression to anemia and a lower follow-up hemoglobin level. Increased hemoglobin monitoring in users of AZT and PIs may be beneficial, especially during the first 6 months after initiation of HAART.
4.Evaluation of the efficacy of unipolar and bipolar spinal dorsal root ganglion radiofrequency thermocoagulation in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia
Jianjun ZHU ; Ge LUO ; Qiuli HE ; Ming YAO
The Korean Journal of Pain 2022;35(1):114-123
Background:
Different views have been proposed on the radiofrequency treatment modes and parameters of radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the spinal dorsal root ganglion for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). It is urgent to identify a more effective therapy for patients with PHN.
Methods:
Patients who underwent radiofrequency thermocoagulation therapy for PHN were retrospectively reviewed and were divided into a radiofrequency thermocoagulation (CRF) and double neddles radiofrequency thermocoagulation (DCRF).The pain scores (numerical rating scale, NRS) were evaluated at the following time points: before the operation, 1 day, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after operation. The incidence of complications and the degree of pain relief were evaluated. The in vitro ovalbumin experiment was used to indicate the effects of radiofrequency thermocoagulation.
Results:
Compared with the preoperative NRS scores, the postoperative NRS scores decreased significantly; the NRS scores of the DCRF group was lower than that of the CRF group at all time points from 6 months to 2 years following the operation. The total effective rate of the DCRF group was significantly higher than that of the CRF group at 2 years following the operation. The incidence of numbness in the DCRF group was higher than that noted in the CRF group. The ovalbumin experiments in vitro indicated that the effects of radiofrequency thermocoagulation were optimal when the distance between the two needles was 5 mm.
Conclusions
DCRF with a 5 mm spacing exhibits a longer duration and higher effective rate in the treatment of PHN and is worth promoting.
5.The impact of carbapenem-resistance Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections on mortality of patients with hematological disorders
Ju WEI ; Qiuli ZHU ; Zhe SUN ; Chun WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2020;59(5):353-359
Objective:To assess the risk factors for mortality and clinical outcome of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) infections in patients with hematological disorders. Methods:The data of in-patients with hematological disorders infected by CRPA or carbapenem-susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CSPA) were recorded in a seven-year retrospective cohort study. Risk factors for CRPA infections and impact of on mortality were identified. The primary end point was 30-day all-cause mortality. Results:A total of 81 patients with PA infections were included in the study, including 58 CSPA and 23 CRPA. Most of the primary diseases were acute leukemia or lymphoma (79.0%, 64/81). The median absolute neutrophil count at infection onset was 0.24×10 9/L. Independent risk factors associated with carbapenem-resistance included longer duration of hospital stay ( P=0.013, OR=1.045) and carbapenem exposure one month prior to infections ( P=0.005, OR=8.132). The 30-day all-cause mortality of the whole cohort was 29.6%(24/81), and 30-day attributable mortality was 13.6%(11/81). Pulmonary infection was the leading cause of death, accounting for 41.7%(10/24). The adjusted 30-day mortality rate was significantly higher in patients with CRPA compared with CSPA [60.9%(14/23) vs. 17.2%(10/58), P<0.001, respectively]. CRPA infection was an independent prognostic factor for 30-day mortality( P=0.011, OR=5.427). Other factors included old age, longer duration of neutropenia and poor functional performance. Conclusions:Patients with hematological disorders have high mortality rate and poor prognosis caused by CRPA infections, which mainly develop in lungs.
6.Application of Snyder's hope theory combined with out of hospital mobile platform in patients with liver neoplasms after surgery
Xiaoping WANG ; Yanxia ZHU ; Qiuli XIE
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(15):2050-2054
Objective:To explore the application value of Snyder's hope theory combined with out of hospital mobile platform in patients with liver neoplasms after surgery.Methods:A total of 84 patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent hepatectomy in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2018 to March 2019 were selected as research objects by the convenient sampling method. They were randomly divided into the observation group and the control group, with 42 cases in each group. The control group was given routine health education and regular follow-up while the observation group was given Snyder's hope theory combined with mobile platform for follow-up intervention. Before and after intervention, Herth Hope Index (HHI) scale, Exercise of Self-Care Agency (ESCA) scale and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Hepatobiliary (FACT-Hep) were used to compare intervention effects between two groups.Results:After 3 months of intervention, the total score of HHI (39.74±2.66) , ESCA (140.05±6.35) and FACT-hep (153.57±9.61) in the observation group were all higher than those in the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( t=11.228, 15.925, 5.492; P<0.05) . Conclusions:Snyder's hope theory combined with mobile platform can improve the hope level, self-care ability and quality of life of patients with liver neoplasms.
7.An evaluation of the risk factors for orchidism and the efficacy of intensive corticosteroids therapy for the complicating testicular adrenal rest tumors in the patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency during the childhood and pubescent stages
Minlian DU ; Zhu WANG ; Song GUO ; Jun ZHANG ; Yanhong LI ; Shichong YANG ; Huamei MA ; Hongshan CHEN ; Qiuli CHEN
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2019;35(5):391-397
Objective To explore the risk factors for orchidism and the curative efficacy of intensive corticosteroids therapy for the testicular adrenal rest tumors ( TART ) in the patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency ( 21OHD) during childhood and pubescent periods. Methods A total 12 cases (27 case-times) with TART were adopted in intensive corticosteroids therapy, 7 cases (7case-times) as control group without intensive therapy. Retrospective analysis following parameters:( 1) The testicular volume and the echogenic characteristics of TART by B-mode ultrasound. ( 2 ) Serum levels of FSH, LH, testosterone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, androstendion, and inhibin-B were measured. ( 3 ) Orchidism was defined by one of following events:serum level of inhibin-B≤3rd% for norm, and/or serum level of testosterone<1. 47 ng/ml for the individual which is already in TannerⅣstage. ( 4) The relationship between regression of TART and intensive therapy project. Results The prevalence of TART in 21-OHD was 28.18%during 2-18 years old, and the youngest age with TART was 2. 48 year of old. The regression rate of TART by intensive therapy was higher than that of the control significantly, 20/30 and 1/11(tumor-times) respectively(P=0.004). When the dose of dexamethasone≥30% of total doses of corticosteroids, the regression rate of TART was higher than those less than 30% ones, or adopted hydrocortisone alone, were both respectively 16/20 and 4/10(P=0.045). The risk factors for orchidism related to early diagnosis:The TARTs stages in diagnosis (≥stages III;P=0.003) , the tumor in size, hyperechogenicity in B ultrasound of the tumors ( P = 0. 003 ) . Inhibin-B is the earliest displayed biochemical warker for orchidism. Conclusions The TART could regress when got early diagnosis and adopted intensive corticosteroids therapy on time. Delayed diagnosis was the main risk factor for orchidism. For early diagnosis of TART, we suggest to conduct the scrotal ultrasound regularly started from 2 years of age.
8.Trends in sedentary behaviors among Chinese children and adolescents in leisure time during 2006-2015
Chinese Journal of School Health 2019;40(6):827-830
Objective:
To understand secular trend of sedentary behaviors of school-aged children and adolescents in leisure time in China, and to provide theoretical basis for health behavior intervention.
Methods:
Data from China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) during 2006 to 2015 were used to analyze leisure sedentary behaviors of children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. Means and medians were used for basic description and trend analysis, and nonparametric test was used for statistical comparison.
Results:
The total time of sedentary behavior during leisure time among children and adolescents aged 6-17 years showed a significant increasing trend, in which computer time contributed the most, especially among 6-11-year-old group with a five-fold increase. The time spent watching TV and doing homework slightly decreased. There was no sex difference in the total sedentary time during leisure time(Z=1.74,1.54,0.08,1.50,P>0.05), but there was sex difference in time spent in computer and homework(Z=2.00,2.01,2.84,2.92,P>0.05). Total sedentary time, as well as sedentary time spent in watching TV, computer, and homework differed by age and areas(Z=52.49-75.21,54.21-136.31,24.58-44.55; 6.25-8.61,6.42-13.34,3.89-6.42,P<0.01).
Conclusion
Over the last decade, sedentary behavior increased during leisure time among Chinese children and adolescents, and the usage pattern has also changed substantially. Results suggest that relevant departments should adopt more strategies to reduce sedentary behaviors and strengthen physical activities.
9.Therapeutic effect of Fasudil combined Salmeterol Xinafoate and fluticasone propionate powder for in-halation on patients with COPD complicated PAH
Kunqin LU ; Long CHEN ; Huajun ZHANG ; Qiuli YU ; Beibei ZHANG ; Shixiang ZHU ; Zhiyun YANG
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2017;26(1):90-94
Objective:To explore therapeutic effect of Fasudil combined Salmeterol Xinafoate and fluticasone propio‐nate powder for inhalation (Seretide) on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) combined pul‐monary arterial hypertension (PAH ) .Methods :A total of 120 patients ,who hospitalized in our department from Jan 2013 to Oct 2014 and conformed to diagnostic standards of COPD and PAH ,were selected .According to ran‐dom number table ,they were equally divided into routine treatment group (received routine therapeutic measures ) , Fasudil group (received Fasudil based on routine treatment group ) and combined treatment group (received Fasudil combined Seretide based on routine treatment ) . Pulmonary function indexes , mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) ,pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP) ,6min walking distance (6MWD) and blood gas indexes were observed and compared among three groups before and after treatment .Results:Compared with routine treatment group after treatment ,there were significant reductions in mPAP [(54.1 ± 10.3) mmHg vs .(51.3 ± 9.5) mmHg vs . (48.5 ± 10.5) mmHg] and PASP [ (72.4 ± 9.7) mmHg vs .(63.4 ± 9.3) mmHg vs .(61.6 ± 9.1) mmHg] ,and sig‐nificant rise in 6MWD [ (259.4 ± 37.0) m vs .(274.2 ± 36.5) m vs .(288.3 ± 47.5) m] ,forced expiratory volume in one second [FEV1 ,(1.44 ± 0.32) L vs .(1.59 ± 0.38) L vs .(1.87 ± 0.34) L] and FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC) [ (47.2 ± 11.9)% vs .(50.3 ± 12.1)% vs .(54.6 ± 11.7)% ];significant rise in partial pressure of oxygen in artery [PO2 ,(64.3 ± 9.8) mmHg vs .(68.9 ± 8.2) mmHg vs .(76.9 ± 9.5) mmHg] and saturation of arterial blood oxygen [SaO2 ,(65.0 ± 8.2)% vs .(71.0 ± 9.8)% vs .(76.8 ± 9.4)% ] ,and significant reduction in partial pressure of carbon dioxide in artery [PCO2 ,(63.6 ± 9.5) mmHg vs .(58.5 ± 9.6) mmHg vs .(51.3 ± 7.9) mmHg] in Fasud‐il group and combined treatment group ,and those of combined treatment group were significantly improved com‐pared to those of Fasudil group , P<0.05 or <0.01. Actual base excess of combined treatment group was signifi‐cantly higher than the other two groups , P<0. 01 both . Conclusion:Fasudil combined Seretide can significantly im‐prove pulmonary function reduction ,improve PAH ,quality of life and prognosis in COPD + PAH patients .
10.Mechanism of fasudil combined Seretide in treating COPD complicated pulmonary artery hypertension
Kunqin LU ; Long CHEN ; Huajun ZHANG ; Qiuli YU ; Shixiang ZHU ; Zhiyun YANG ; Yan GE ; Haifeng KAN
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2017;26(2):182-185
Objective: To explore mechanism of fasudil combined salmeterol and fluticasone propionate powder for inhalation (Seretide) in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complicated pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH).Methods: A total of 120 patients accorded with diagnostic standards of COPD and PAH, who hospitalized in our department from Jan 2013 to Oct 2014, were selected.According to random number table method, patients were randomly and equally divided into routine treatment group, fasudil group (received intravenous drip of fasudil based on routine treatment group) and combined treatment group (received additional Seretide therapy based on fasudil group).Levels of nitric oxide (NO), endothelin-1 (ET-1), C reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were measured and compared among three groups before and after treatment.Results: Compared with before treatment, after two-week treatment, there were significant reductions in levels of CRP, ESR and ET-1, and significant rise in NO level in three groups, P<0.05 or<0.01;compared with routine treatment group after treatment, there were significant reductions in levels of CRP[(14.8±3.3) mg/L vs.(12.9±3.6) mg/L vs.(11.4±3.4) mg/L], ESR[(37.3±8.9) mm/h vs.(32.9±8.8) mm/h vs.(29.3±5.6) mm/h]and ET-1[(63.1±11.2) ng/L vs.(57.5±8.1) ng/L vs.(53.1±8.9) ng/L], and significant rise in NO level[(70.2±10.7) μmol/L vs.(76.0±8.0) μmol/L vs.(80.5±11.3) μmol/L]in fasudil group and combined treatment group, P<0.05 or<0.01;compared with fasudil group, there were significant reductions in levels of CRP, ESR and ET-1, and significant rise in NO level in combined treatment, P<0.05 all.Conclusion: Fasudil hydrochloride combined Seretide can significantly reduce levels of ESR, CRP and ET-1, and increase NO level in COPD + PAH patients.It may improve prognosis in these patients, which is worth extending.


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