1.Health literacy among residents in Karamay City
ZHANG Weiwen ; FAN Yuxi ; HUO Tingting ; WU Gang ; ZHAO Zhongnian ; WU De
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(3):260-263
Objective:
To investigate the level of health literacy among residents in Karamay City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, so as to provide insights into formulating health promotion strategies.
Methods:
Based on the Health Literacy Surveillance Program in Karamay City, demographic information and health literacy data were collected from residents aged 15 to 69 years in Karamay City in 2022, and levels of health literacy was analyzed. Factors affecting health literacy were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:
A total of 1 473 respondents were included, with a mean age of (39.62±15.09) years. There were 751 men (50.98%) and 722 women (49.02%). The level of health literacy was 28.31%, and the prevalence rates of basic healthy knowledge and attitudes, healthy lifestyles and behaviors and basic health-related skills were 39.31%, 27.36% and 30.75%, respectively. The prevalence rates of safety and first aid, scientific health outlook, health information, chronic disease prevention, infectious disease prevention and basic medical care were 58.93%, 49.29%, 48.88%, 33.67%, 29.74% and 27.77%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis identified age (45 to 54 years OR=2.329, 95%CI: 1.005-5.398), ethnicity (ethnic minority, OR=0.459, 95%CI: 0.341-0.617), educational level (primary school and below, OR=0.213, 95%CI: 0.102-0.444; junior high school, OR=0.302, 95%CI: 0.193-0.471; high school, OR=0.579, 95%CI: 0.428-0.784), and annual household income (less than 10 000 Yuan, OR=0.352, 95%CI: 0.199-0.624; 10 000 to 30 000 Yuan, OR=0.447, 95%CI: 0.279-0.717; 30 000 to 50 000 Yuan, OR=0.598, 95%CI: 0.407-0.880) as factors affecting health literacy among residents in Karamay City.
Conclusion
The level of health literacy was 28.31% among residents in Karamay City in 2022. Health education and promotion should be carried out targeting residents of different ages, ethnicities, educational levels and annual household income, in order to further enhance the level of health literacy among residents in Karamay City.
2.Experience of Fire Needling Combined with Black Cloth Ointment in the Treatment of Keloid based on the Principle of "Phlegm-Stasis-Tumor"
Linchang LI ; Guangzhong ZHANG ; Fan YI ; Yubing LIU ; Hui MA ; Weiwen CHEN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(23):2482-2486
This paper summarized the experience of fire needling combined with black cloth ointment in the treatment of keloid. In terms of the pathogenesis of keloid, it is believed that "phlegm causes stasis, and then stasis accumulates into tumors" is the key; the internal obstruction of phlegm and stasis caused by insufficient endowment and invasion of external pathogens is the root of the disease, while the endogenous generation of phlegm and dampness is the branch. It is therefore proposed to explore the etiology and pathogenesis of keloid from the perspective of "phlegm-stasis-tumor", and the treatment principle is mainly to eliminate phlegm, dispel stasis and dissolve tumors, supplemented with heat-clearing and toxin-resolving. Treatment methods include oral administration of Chinese herbal medicinals and external treatment. Self-made formula for keloid is taken orally, with the main functions of dissolving phlegm, dispelling stasis and clearing heat, to finally dissolve the tumors. For external treatment, fire needling is used to pierce the skin and to open the striae and interstices, and force out the toxin pathogens such as phlegm-heat and stasis-heat with fire power, thereby clearing heat, dissolving phlegm, dispelling stasis and resolving toxins. Black cloth ointment can be used to the affected area to unblock meridians and collaterals, clear heat-toxin and dissolve phlegm-stasis, thereby softening hardness and dissipating masses.
3.Study on the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect of linarin in vivo and in vitro and its mechanism
Liting HUANG ; Zhuqiang WANG ; Yiting WANG ; Weifeng FAN ; Gengting DONG ; Weiwen PENG
China Pharmacy 2023;34(3):333-338
OBJECTIVE To investigate the anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect of linarin in vivo and in vitro, and investigate its mechanism preliminarily. METHODS C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into normal group (carboxymethylcellulose sodium), model group (carboxymethylcellulose sodium), positive control group (pirfenidone, 200 mg/kg), linarin low-dose and high-dose groups (12.5, 25 mg/kg), with 8 mice in each group. Except for normal group, pulmonary fibrosis model was induced in other groups. After modeling, they were given relevant medicine intragastrically, once a day, for consecutive 14 d. The general situation of mice was observed, and their lung indexes were measured; the levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and transforming growth factor-β1( TGF-β1) in serum and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in lung tissue were determined. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining and Masson staining were used to observe the histopathological morphology of lung. The pulmonary fibrosis was scored according to Ashcroft score standard. The expressions of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and (type Ⅰ collagen, Collagen Ⅰ), phosphorylated extracellular signal-regulated kinase (p-ERK1/2) and TGF-β1 in lung tissues were detected. HFL1 cells were stimulated by TGF- β1 to form pulmonary fibrosis model in vitro, which were divided into normal group, model group and linarin low-, medium- and high-concentration groups (3.7, 7.4, 14.8 mg/L). After being cultured for 48 h, the protein expressions of α-SMA, Collagen Ⅰ and p-ERK1/2 in HFL1 cells were detected. RESULTS In vivo, compared with normal group, the lung index of model group and the levels of TNF- α, TGF- β1 and IL-6 were significantly increased (P<0.01). There were a large number of inflammatory infiltration and cellular fibrosis lesions in the alveoli, and a large number of collagen depositions. The scores of HE staining and Masson staining were significantly increased (P<0.01). The protein expressions of α-SMA, Collagen Ⅰ, p-ERK1/2 and TGF-β1 in lung tissue were up-regulated significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group, above indexes of mice were improved significantly in linarin high-dose group (P<0.05 or P<0.01), and most of indexes (except for lung index) were improved significantly in linarin low-dose group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In vitro, compared with blank group, the density of cells in the model group increased, and obvious proliferation and other changes occurred; protein expressions of α-SMA, Collagen Ⅰ and p-ERK1/2 were significantly up-regulated (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Compared with model group, the cell density of each concentration group was decreased and the morphology gradually returned to normal; the expressions of above proteins in linarin high-concentration group and the protein expression of p-ERK1/2 in linarin medium-concentration group were down-regulated significantly(P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Linarin may regulate ERK and inflammatory pathways to reduce the inflammatory response, thereby exerting anti-pulmonary fibrosis effect.
4.Effects of in-class transition of proteasome inhibitors on curative efficacy and prognosis of newly-treated patients with multiple myeloma
Haoyu PENG ; Weiwen YOU ; Xiaoqing LI ; Changru LUO ; Xiaohan ZHANG ; Guangyang WENG ; Jingchao FAN ; Shiyu CHEN ; Bingbing WEN ; Xin DU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2022;31(9):533-538
Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of in-class transition from proteasome inhibitor bortezomib to ixazomib in the treatment of newly-treated patients with multiple myeloma (MM).Methods:The clinical data of 63 newly-treated MM patients in Shenzhen Second People's Hospital from January 2018 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into transition group (23 cases) and bortezomib group (40 cases). Both groups were treated with bortezomib-containing regimen as the first-line treatment regimen. In case of intolerable adverse reactions, patients in the transition group were treated with ixazomib instead of bortezomib, while the patients in the bortezomib group did not undergo drug transition. The curative effect and progression-free survival (PFS) were compared between the two groups.Results:In the transition group, the overall response rate (ORR) before in-class transition was 95.7% (22/23), the rate of ≥ very good partial remission (VGPR) was 52.2% (12/23); the ORR after transition was 95.7% (22/23), and the rate of ≥ VGPR was 82.6% (19/23). In the bortezomib group, ORR was 90.0% (36/40), and the rate of ≥ VGPR was 72.5% (29/40). There was no significant difference in ORR and the rate of ≥VGPR between the two groups ( χ2 = 0.64, P=0.424; χ2 = 0.82, P = 0.364). The median number of cycles of PI therapy in the transition group was 9, and the median PFS time was not reached. The median number of cycles of PI therapy in the bortezomib group was 7.5, and the median PFS time was 30.0 months (95% CI 19.1-40.9 months), there was no significant difference in PFS between the two groups ( P = 0.275). In the bortezomib group, 12 patients discontinued bortezomib due to adverse reactions, the median PFS time was 20.0 months (95% CI 12.6-27.4 months), and the PFS of patients who discontinued PI in the transition group and the bortezomib group was compared, the difference was statistically significant ( P = 0.043). In the transition group, 21 patients (21/23, 91.3%) developed peripheral neuropathy, and the incidence of ≥grade 3 adverse reactions was 13.0% (3/23); in the bortezomib group, 22 patients (22/40, 55.0%) developed peripheral neuropathy, and the incidence of ≥grade 3 adverse reactions was 12.5% (5/40). Conclusions:For newly-treated MM patients, the transition from bortezomib to ixazomib can improve the depth of remission and reduce the recurrence caused by the discontinuation of PI.
5.Stem cells to reverse aging
Le CHANG ; Weiwen FAN ; Xinghua PAN ; Xiangqing ZHU
Chinese Medical Journal 2022;135(8):901-910
As human life expectancy continues to increase and the birth rate continues to decline, the phenomenon of aging is becoming more prominent worldwide. Therefore, addressing the problems associated with global aging has become a current research focus. The main manifestations of human aging are structural degeneration and functional decline of aging tissues and organs, quality of life decline, decreased ability to resist diseases, and high incidence rates of a variety of senile degenerative diseases. Thus far, no ideal treatments have been found. Stem cell (SC) therapies have broad application prospects in the field of regenerative medicine due to the inherent biological characteristics of SCs, such as their plasticity, self-renewal, and multidirectional differentiation potential. Thus, SCs could delay or even reverse aging. This manuscript reviews the causes of human aging, the biological characteristics of SCs, and research progress on age reversal.
6.Key strategies of ICU in promoting organ donation: a relay for life
Aijun PAN ; Pang WANG ; Chaoyang XIE ; Yang FANG ; Xiaoqin FAN ; Sheng CHEN ; Weiwen WU ; Xingwang ZHAO ; Wu LIANG ; Wenshi JIANG ; Yalin OU
Organ Transplantation 2020;11(2):288-
Organ transplantation is an effective treatment for end-stage organ failure. However, organ shortage has always been a common problem faced by countries around the world. The recognition and active participation of intensive care unit (ICU) medical staff in organ donation contributes to promoting the development of organ donation, thereby alleviating the shortage of donor organ. In this article, the key strategies of ICU donor management to promote organ donation and the key strategies of ICU medical staff management to promote organ donation were summarized, aiming to provide reference for organ donation practitioners (especially ICU medical staff) and jointly facilitate the professional development of organ donation.
7.Blood transfusion affects the lengths of stay, costs and outcomes of hospital patients
Yuanshan LU ; Jiqiu ZHANG ; Weiwen SUN ; Jianmin DONG ; Junxiang FAN ; Shaoheng CHEN ; Lili WANG ; Wenfang YU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2017;30(7):727-729
Objective To investigate whether the amount of blood transfusion affects the lengths of stay (LOS),costs,and outcomes of hospital patients or not,and to prepare for the execution of patient blood management.Methods The data of hospital patients,who had been administrated with blood in our hospital during 2016,were collected.And the influence of blood transfusion volume on LOS,costs and outcomes of patients was analyzed retrospectively.Results LOS,costs and outcomes of patients vary significantly with the amount of blood transfusion (P<0.01).There were positive correlations between the total amount of blood transfusion and LOS,costs,and outcomes of patients.The Spearman correlation coefficient was 0.317,0.497,0.290,respectively (P<0.01).Plasma preparation transfusion volume has a great influence on LOS,costs,and outcomes than red blood cell (P<0.05).The transfusion volume of death patients was significantly higher than that of the survival (P<0.01).In particular,the amount of transfused plasma and precipitation was distinctly higher than that in death patients(P<0.01).Conclusion Blood transfusion volume affects LOS,costs and outcomes of hospital patients.The administration of plasma preparations should deserve more attention.
8.Comparison of surgery and conservative treatment for senile dens fractures of Anderson-D Alonzo type Ⅱ or Ⅲ: a Meta-analysis
Huajun LING ; Lei FAN ; Jianwen DONG ; Weiwen LIN ; Qiyou WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(3):225-233
Objective To compare the operative and conservative treatments for senile dens fractures of Anderson-D Alonzo type Ⅱ or Ⅲ using Meta-analysis.Methods A literature search was conducted in PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,Cochrane Library,Wanfang Data and CNKI for studies on senile dens fractures of Anderson-D Alonzo type Ⅱ or Ⅲ from the earliest records through June 2016.The relative studies identified were screened by 2 independent authors.The quality of these articles was evaluated using modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale,and the meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.3.Results A total of 22 articles were brought into this Meta-analysis.The union rate was significantly higher in the operative group than in the conservative group[OR =0.30,95% CI(0.20,0.44),P < 0.001];the mortality in the operative group was significantly lower than in the conservative group[OR =0.61,95% CI (0.39,0.96),P=0.03];the complication rate was similar in both groups[OR=1.09,95% CI(0.76,1.57),P < 0.46].The heterogeneity of all the 3 indexes was low.In the subgroup analysis,the union rate was significantly higher in posterior operations than in anterior operations or conservative treatments (P < 0.05).Conclusion For the elderly patients with dens fracture of type Ⅱ or Ⅲ who can tolerate surgery,operative treatment may be more suitable because it can lead to much better prognosis.
9.Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy versus microendoscopic discectomy for lumbar disc herniation: a Meta-analysis
Huajun LING ; Lei FAN ; Maosong LAI ; Weiwen LIN ; Hao XIONG ; Penggang LUO ; Zengzhi WU ; Xiongchao XIA
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(3):47-55
Objective To compare the curative effect of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) and microendoscopic discectomy (MED) in lumbar disc herniation.Methods A literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Wanfang, CNKI. Two authors reviewed all articles individually. The methodological quality of RCTs was assessed by the Cochrane risk of bias tool, and the quality of retrospective studies was evaluated by the modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The data was extracted by the Review Manager 5.30.Results A total of 19 articles were brought into this Meta-analysis. The outcomes were divided into primary outcomes and secondary outcomes. Excerpt for the short-term VAS score was lower in PELD group (P = 0.010), other index, including long-term VAS score (P = 0.120), ODI score (P = 0.260), complication (P = 0.100) and recurrence (P = 0.100), didn't had significant difference in two groups. The blood loss (P = 0.000), hospital stay (P = 0.000) and the length of incision (P = 0.000) were all superiority in PELD group. Whereas the operative time was shorter in MED group (P = 0.001).Conclusion PELD was a more minimally invasive and secure technique in lumbar disc herniation.
10.Discussion on Pharmacological Research, Relevant Ideas and Methods ofGuangdongNative Heat-clearing and Toxin-removing Herbs
Yuqiao GAO ; Quanxi MEI ; Congyan ZENG ; Weiwen PENG ; Xiwen ZHONG ; Weibo DAI ; Wenchang FAN ; Ying HU ; Hongnian LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;17(3):655-663
This study was aimed to investigate the research on pharmacological effects, relevant ideas and methods of Guangdong native heat-clearing and toxin-removing herbs. Literatures on pharmacological effects of Guangdong native heat-clearing and toxin-removing herbs were collected, summarized and analyzed. The results showed that most Guangdong native heat-clearing and toxin-removing herbs had obvious effects of anti-microbial, anti-bacterial endotoxin, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effect. It also had obvious antivenomous and analgesia effect. Based on research ideas and methods of Guangdong native heat-clearing and toxin-removing herbs, we clarified the confusion species as soon as possible, and adhered to the whole animal experiments in combination with in vitro experiments and computer molecular docking simulations for the complementation of each other. It was concluded that the study on pharmacological effects of Guangdongnative heat-clearing and toxin-removing herbs provided strong support in its clinical application. Ideas and methods provided in this article was the main way to explain pharmacological effects of Guangdong native heat-clearing and toxin-removing herbs.


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