1.Impact of COVID-19 vaccination and natural infection on neutralizing antibody levels in the serum of elderly individuals
Huan WANG ; Lei LEI ; Shaodong DAI ; Zhu ZHU ; Xiaoxia ZHOU ; Hong PANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(8):730-734
ObjectiveTo investigate the levels of neutralizing antibodies against the novel coronavirus in the serum of elderly individuals aged 60 years and above in Shanghai’s Changning District, following natural infection and mixed immunity, in order to provide a basis for strengthening immunity in the elderly. MethodsElderly people who participated in free health check-ups at 10 community health service centers in Changning District from May to June 2023 were selected as the subjects. Information such as gender, age, COVID-19 infection history, COVID-19 vaccine immunization history, and chronic disease history were collected. Serum samples of the subjects were collected and quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies was performed by magnetic particle chemiluminescence method. The antibody levels of different populations were analyzed. ResultsA total of 620 subjects were included, 586 of whom (241 males and 345 females) met the study conditions. There were 90 people in the full vaccination + infection group, 224 people in the intensive vaccination + infection group, and 272 people in the unvaccinated + infection group. The positive rates of COVID-19 antibody in the three groups were 94.44% (95%CI: 87.51%‒98.17%), 95.98% (95%CI:92.51%‒98.15%) and 22.06% (95%CI: 17.28%‒27.46%), respectively. The positive rates in full vaccination + infection group and intensive vaccination + infection group was significantly higher than that in unvaccinated + infection group (χ2=147.561,P<0.01;χ2=271.729,P<0.01). The antibody level in full vaccination + infection group (640.74 AU·mL-1) and intensive vaccination + infection group (1 200.88 AU·mL-1) was significantly higher than that in unvaccinated + infection group (4.51 AU·mL-1) (all P<0.01).The antibody level in the intensive vaccination + infection group was also significantly higher than that in the whole vaccination + infection group (P < 0.05). ConclusionAfter 5‒6 months of infection, the neutralizing antibody positive rate and antibody level were significantly higher in the elderly who received the full vaccination and infection or intensive vaccination and infection. It is recommended that elderly individuals, who have been infected for more than 5‒6 months but have not been vaccinated, should consider getting vaccinated to enhance their levels of neutralizing antibodies.
2.Research progress on death literacy among residents in China and abroad
Zhenying LI ; Xiaoxia XU ; Yifan ZHANG ; Qiuwei DAI ; Lamei LIU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(21):2936-2940
This article reviews the concept and significance of death literacy, assessment tools, current status domestically and internationally, influencing factors, and intervention measures. The aim is to provide insights for effective strategies to enhance residents' death literacy, thereby offering a new perspective for improving palliative care practices and research in China and ensuring quality of death.
3.Mortality and potential years of life lost of major kidney diseases among residents in Wuhan in 2014 -2019
Xiaoxia ZHANG ; Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Juan DAI ; Qiman JIN ; Yaqiong YAN
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2023;34(6):49-52
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of major kidney disease deaths and the potential years of life lost among residents in Wuhan from 2014 to 2019, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of kidney diseases. Methods The major kidney diseases deaths among residents in Wuhan during 2014-2019 were collected from the population-based Mortality Surveillance System. The standardized mortality rate and potential years of life lost rate (PYLLR) of major kidney diseases among residents in different ages and genders were calculated, and the epidemiological characteristics and trends were analyzed. Results There were 4 100 deaths (2 380 in male and 1 720 in female) from major kidney diseases among residents in Wuhan between 2014 to 2019, with an age-standardized mortality rate of 6.22/100 000. The mortality rate of major kidney diseases showed an upward trend with the increasing age groups. The age-standardized mortality rate and the age-standardized potential years of life lost rate (SPYLLR) in glomerular disease and tubulo-interstitial diseases were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The age-standardized mortality rate of the kidney failure was significantly increased (P<0.05), especially in the male (APC=25.10% , P<0.05). Conclusion From 2014 to 2019, there was no significant change in the overall mortality rate of major kidney diseases among residents in Wuhan. The death burden and disease burden of glomerular diseases and tubulo-interstitial diseases were significantly decreased, while the mortality rate of male kidney failure was significantly increased, indicating the need for targeted prevention and treatment of kidney diseases.
4.Analysis of associated factors of the inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use among college students in Zhuhai City
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(10):1497-1500
Objective:
To examine the prevalence and factors influencing the inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use among college students, so as to provide suggestions for AIDS prevention and education in universities.
Methods:
From October to December 2019, a multistage cluster sampling method was employed to collect data relating to inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use and other related factors among 1 303 students from six colleges in Zhuhai, China. Chi square test and Logistic regression were performed to analyze the influencing factors and moderating effect.
Results:
The reporting rate of in consistency of knowledge and behavior in condom use among college students was 41.1%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that seeking sexual partners offline was negatively correlated with inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use ( OR=0.70, 95%CI =0.51-0.95). However, condom nonuse during the first sexual experience (OR=7.11, 95%CI=5.23-9.67), smoking before sex ( OR=1.47, 95%CI =1.07-2.02), drinking before sex ( OR=1.44, 95%CI =1.09-1.91), history of intimate partner violence ( OR=1.53, 95%CI =1.13-2.07), and having multiple sexual partners ( OR=1.69, 95%CI =1.25-2.29) were positively correlated with inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use ( P <0.05). The moderating effect analysis showed that condom use during the first sexual experience had a moderating effect on smoking before sex and inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use ( β=0.92, P <0.05). Among students who did not use condoms during the first sexual experience, a positive correlation was observed between smoking before sex and inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use ( OR= 2.76 , 95%CI=1.09-6.99, P <0.05). However, no correlation was found between smoking before sex and inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use ( OR=1.32, 95%CI=0.92-1.88, P >0.05) among students who used condoms during the first sexual experience.
Conclusion
High levels of inconsistency for knowledge and behavior in condom use are found among college students in Zhuhai City. Colleges should carry out sex education activities as soon as possible, and explore new health education models to promote the transformation of their knowledge into behavior.
5.The role of SLC12A family of cation-chloride cotransporters and drug discovery methodologies
Shiyao ZHANG ; Nur Farah Meor Azlan ; Solomon-Sunday JOSIAH ; Jing ZHOU ; Xiaoxia ZHOU ; Lingjun JIE ; Yanhui ZHANG ; Cuilian DAI ; Dong LIANG ; Peifeng LI ; Zhengqiu LI ; Zhen WANG ; Yun WANG ; Ke DING ; Yan WANG ; Jinwei ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2023;13(12):1471-1495
The solute carrier family 12(SLC12)of cation-chloride cotransporters(CCCs)comprises potassium chlo-ride cotransporters(KCCs,e.g.KCC1,KCC2,KCC3,and KCC4)-mediated Cl-extrusion,and sodium po-tassium chloride cotransporters(N[K]CCs,NKCC1,NKCC2,and NCC)-mediated Cl-loading.The CCCs play vital roles in cell volume regulation and ion homeostasis.Gain-of-function or loss-of-function of these ion transporters can cause diseases in many tissues.In recent years,there have been considerable ad-vances in our understanding of CCCs'control mechanisms in cell volume regulations,with many tech-niques developed in studying the functions and activities of CCCs.Classic approaches to directly measure CCC activity involve assays that measure the transport of potassium substitutes through the CCCs.These techniques include the ammonium pulse technique,radioactive or nonradioactive rubidium ion uptake-assay,and thallium ion-uptake assay.CCCs'activity can also be indirectly observed by measuring y-aminobutyric acid(GABA)activity with patch-clamp electrophysiology and intracellular chloride con-centration with sensitive microelectrodes,radiotracer 36Cl-,and fluorescent dyes.Other techniques include directly looking at kinase regulatory sites phosphorylation,flame photometry,22Na+uptake assay,structural biology,molecular modeling,and high-throughput drug screening.This review sum-marizes the role of CCCs in genetic disorders and cell volume regulation,current methods applied in studying CCCs biology,and compounds developed that directly or indirectly target the CCCs for disease treatments.
6.A Case of Benign Atrophic Papulosis in a Young Male
Lingyi LU ; Bingjiang LIN ; Ru DAI ; Xin FAN ; Yingzhe YU ; Ying QI ; Xiaoxia ZHU ; Ping ZHOU
Annals of Dermatology 2022;34(4):309-311
7.Association between air pollution and death from respiratory diseases in Wuhan from 2014 to 2019
Yuanyuan ZHAO ; Niannian YANG ; Juan DAI ; Xiaoxia ZHANG ; Yaqiong YAN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(7):629-633
ObjectiveTo determine the association between air pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2) and death from respiratory diseases in Wuhan. MethodsDaily air pollutants, meteorological data and mortality from respiratory disease between 2014 and 2019 were collected for a descriptive analysis. A time series semi-parametric generalized additive model (GAM) was used to determine the exposure-effect relationship between atmospheric pollutants and daily mortality from respiratory diseases,and the excess risk (ER) was used to quantify the effects of air pollutants on death from respiratory diseases. ResultsThere was significant effect of PM2.5, PM10, SO2 and NO2 on respiratory diseases mortality. In the period with strongest effect, the ER of death from respiratory diseases were 2.803%(95%CI:2.151%‒3.460%), 1.878%(95%CI:1.477%‒2.281%), 10.210%(95%CI:7.922%‒12.549%), 4.564%(95%CI:3.530%‒5.608%), along with an incremental 10 μg·m-3 of PM2.5,PM10,SO2 and NO2, respectively. Furthermore, females were more sensitive to PM2.5, SO2 and NO2, while males were more sensitive to PM10. Residents aged less than 65 years were more sensitive to PM2.5 and NO2, and those older than 65 years were more sensitive to PM10 and SO2. ConclusionAir pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NO2) in Wuhan are associated with the death from respiratory diseases. Therefore, at-risk groups should be considered for formulating local policies against air pollution.
8.Recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of systemic sclerosis in China
Hejian ZOU ; Xiaoxia ZHU ; Shengming DAI ; Xiaobing WANG ; Dongbao ZHAO ; Yan ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2022;61(8):874-882
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease that is characterized by skin fibrosis with multi-organ involvement. In China, the standardized diagnosis and treatment for SSc is still lacking. Based on the diagnosis criteria and guidelines from China and abroad, Chinese Rheumatology Association developed the current standardization of diagnosis and treatment for SSc. The purposes of this guideline are to standardize clinical management for SSc in China, to interpret the key evaluation tools for SSc, and to recommend therapeutic principle and strategies.
9.Mediation effect of smoking and healthy diet score on the association between educational level and the risk of lung cancer incidence
Hui WANG ; Xiaoxia WEI ; Zhimin MA ; Mengmeng JI ; Yanqian HUANG ; Jing ZHANG ; Meng ZHU ; Juncheng DAI ; Guangfu JIN ; Hongxia MA ; Zhibin HU ; Hongbing SHEN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2022;43(12):1875-1880
Objective:To evaluate the possible mediation effect of smoking and healthy diet score on the association between educational level and the risk of lung cancer incidence.Methods:After excluding individuals with missing educational levels and cancer information at baseline, 446?772 participants in the UK Biobank (UKB) prospective cohort study were included. Cox regression models were used to investigate the associations of educational level and smoking and healthy diet score with the incidence of lung cancer. Mediating effect analysis was conducted to analyze the mediating effect of smoking and healthy diet score on the correlation between educational level and lung cancer.Results:During a median follow-up of 7.13 years, 1?994 new- onset lung cancer cases were observed. Per 1 standard deviation (5 years) increase in educational level was associated with a 12% lower risk of lung cancer ( HR=0.88, 95% CI: 0.84-0.92). The corresponding level 1-5 in the International Standard Classification for Education (ISCED) were mapped to UKB self‐report highest qualification to estimate the educational level. A higher rank means a higher educational level. Compared with level ISCED-1, the HR(95% CI) of level ISCED-2, ISCED-3, ISCED-4 and ISCED-5 were respectively 0.83 (0.72-0.94), 0.67 (0.53-0.85), 0.76 (0.65-0.89) and 0.72 (0.64-0.80) for lung cancer. Education years were negatively correlated with smoking, with β coefficients (95% CI) being -0.079 (-0.081- -0.077), but positively correlated with healthy diet score ( β=0.042, 95% CI: 0.039-0.045). Analysis of mediating effect indicated that the association of educational level with lung cancer risk was mediated by smoking and healthy diet score, the proportions of mediating effect were 38.952% (95% CI: 31.802%-51.659%) and 1.784% (95% CI: 0.405%-3.713%), respectively. Conclusion:Smoking and healthy diet score might mediate the effect of educational level on the incidence of lung cancer, indicating that improving the level of education can reduce the risk of lung cancer by changing lifestyles such as smoking and diet.
10.Research progress on frailty assessment and safety management of aged patients undergoing radical cystectomy
Wenwen JIA ; Xiaoli ZHANG ; Xiaoxia CHANG ; Beibei ZHANG ; Xiaoqing WANG ; Yuanyuan SHEN ; Fumin DAI
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(5):582-586
Frailty refers to a clinical syndrome that occurs due to an increase in personal vulnerability and a decline in the ability to maintain one's internal balance, which is closely related to the development of bladder cancer in the aged. Cancer accelerates frailty, and preoperative frailty is an independent predictor of adverse health outcomes for patients undergoing radical cystectomy. It is of great significance in guiding the formulation of perioperative safety management plans for aged patients undergoing radical cystectomy. At present, China's research on the frailty of aged patients undergoing radical cystectomy is still in its infancy. This article reviewed the preoperative frailty assessment, the relationship between bladder cancer and frailty, and the safety management strategies for frail aged patients undergoing radical cystectomy, in order to provide a reference for the development of preoperative frailty research in aged patients with bladder cancer in China.


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