1.Epidemiological investigation on a case of acute flaccid paralysis with detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus
TANG Xuewen ; BAI Yiran ; SU Ying ; GONG Liming ; YAN Rui ; ZHU Yao ; HE Hanqing
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(2):178-180,188
Abstract
In April 2021, type Ⅰ vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) was detected from two fecal samples of a male infant with acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) in Zhejiang Province when he was admitted to the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University in Shanghai, with 12 and 14 nucleotide mutations in the VP1 region, respectively. The case had a history of immunization with three doses of poliovirus vaccines, and grade Ⅲ proximal muscle strength and grade Ⅱ distal muscle strength of the right lower limb. After symptomatic treatment, the activity of the right lower limb and the muscle strength was significantly restored, thus he was discharged. VDPV was not detected from subsequent (the 8th to 12th) fecal samples of the case and fecal samples of close contacts. No similar cases were found in medical institutions in the county, surrounding areas, neighboring villages or towns. Since the case did not exhibit clinical symptoms of poliomyelitis caused by VDPV, poliomyelitis was excluded, and the case was diagnosed with hemophilia type A based on the epidemiological investigation, laboratory tests, and the history of poliomyelitis vaccination. This event involved cross-provincial (municipal) cooperation and was responsed promptly, preventing further spread of the virus. It suggested that the sensitivity of the AFP case surveillance system should be maintained, environmental monitoring methods should be increased, and the poliomyelitis vaccination should be promoted to prevent the spread of the virus.
2.Progress of LINGO-1 in neurological diseases
Jiayi LIU ; Hua ZHU ; Xuewen SU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(1):59-63
LINGO-1,a Nogo receptor-interacting protein-1 rich in leucine repeat sequences and immunoglobulin structural domains,which is specifically expressed in neurological diseases. In recent years,more and more evidences indicate that LINGO-1 plays an important role in glial scar formation,cell death and inflammatory reaction. LINGO-1 inhibits oligodendrocyte activation,and prevents axon and myelin formation and functional recovery,and is therefore considered to be a negative regulator of neuronal survival,neurite extension and axon myelination. The change of LINGO-1 level is related to the occurrence and development of many neurological diseases. This article reviews the physiological function of LINGO-1 and summarizes the latest research progress of LINGO-1 in multiple sclerosis,spinal cord injury,neonatal brain injury and epilepsy,so as to explore new strategies for the treatment of neurological diseases.
3.The early prediction of umbilical cord blood S100β protein and lactate combined with amplitude integrated electroencephalogram in small for gestational age preterm infants with brain injury
Junlong CHEN ; Xiaoli WANG ; Xiaoling YANG ; Xuewen SU ; Fuhua JIA ; Shuli WU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(1):64-68
Objective:To explore the early predictive value of umbilical cord blood S100β protein and lactate combined with amplitude integrated electroencephalogram(aEEG)in small for gestational age(SGA)preterm infants with brain injury.Methods:One hundred and six cases of SGA preterm infants were enrolled in this study in Neonatology Department of Inner Mongolia People's Hospital from January 2019 to December 2021. Umbilical cord blood serum S100β protein and lactate at birth of All SGA preterm infants were tested,and aEEG was monitored at 6h and 72 h after birth,corrected gestational age of 32 weeks and 37 weeks. According to the diagnostic criteria of brain injury in preterm infants,SGA preterm infants were divided into brain injury group(45 cases)and non-brain injury group(61 cases),and compared the differences of S100β protein,lactate and the designated time aEEG between the two groups.SGA preterm infants with brain injury were further divided into symmetrical group(28 cases)and non-symmetrical group(15 cases). The differences of umbilical cord blood S100β protein and lactate level between the two groups were compared,and the diagnostic value in different types of SGA preterm infants with brain injury was also compared.Results:SGA preterm infants in the brain injury group had significantly higher levels of umbilical cord blood S100β protein[(0.826±0.218)μg/L vs(0.397±0.196)μg/L, t=8.316, P<0.05]and lactate[(8.5±1.3)mmol/L vs(3.8±0.9)mmol/L, t=3.281, P<0.05]than those in non-brain injury group.Symmetric SGA group had higher level of S100β protein than the asymmetric SGA group[(0.924±0.205)μg/L vs(0.438±0.196)μg/L, t=5.734, P<0.05].But there was no statistically significant difference in lactate levels[(5.6±1.4)mmol/L vs(3.9±1.2)mmol/L, t=0.932, P>0.05]between symmetric SGA group and asymmetric SGA group. The abnormal rates of aEEG in brain injury group and non-brain injury group were respectively 100%(45/45)vs 22.95%(14/61)at 6 h after birth,95.56%(43/45)vs 16.39%(10/61)at 72 h after birth,62.22%(28/45)vs 6.56%(4/61)at 32 weeks of corrected gestational age,22.22%(10/45)vs 3.28%(2/61)at 37 weeks of corrected gestational age. The abnormal rate of brain injury group was higher than the non-brain injury group in the same nodal time,and the differences were statistically significant( χ 2 value respectively 62.292,64.913,38.074,9.257,all P<0.05). Conclusion:There were significant value in umbilical cord blood S100β protein,lactate level and aEEG monitoring in the early diagnosis in preterm infants SGA with brain injury. The combination of the three might be more helpful for the early diagnosis and timely treatment of brain injury in SGA preterm infants.
4.Advances in the diagnosis of vasoinhibitory vasovagal syncope in children
Hua QING ; Xuewen SU ; Hua ZHU
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(2):99-102
Vasoinhibitory vasovagal syncope(VVS-VI)in children is the most common type of responses in vasovagal syncope(VVS)and has a high incidence. VVS-VI is a recurrent disorder caused by a malfunctioning autonomic nervous system. VVS-VI can be caused by a variety of stimuli such as strong emotions,sudden changes in posture,hot and stuffy environments and prolonged standing. It was found that VVS-VI is a benign disease without organic lesions and is self-limiting and reversible,but VVS-VI children often suffer irreversible consequences due to secondary injuries. VVS-VI seriously affects the life and academic performance of children,endangers their physical and mental health,and causes anxiety among parents,so the number of studies on VVS-VI has increased in recent years. This article summarizes the progress of diagnostic research on VVS-VI in children,and provides a reference for related research.
5.Salvia miltiorrhiza attenuates white matter injury induced by hypoperfusion in neonatal rats
Xuewen SU ; Haifeng YUAN ; Wanyu FENG ; Ruixia SONG ; Junlong CHEN ; Ruhan YI ; Hua ZHU ; Zhongxia DOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(20):3229-3234
BACKGROUND:Premature birth is a major global health problem associated with high mortality and morbidity.White matter injury is the most common brain injury in preterm infants.Salvia miltiorrhiza is a traditional herbal plant that is commonly used to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in Asian countries. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the therapeutic effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza on white matter injury in preterm infants. METHODS:Eighteen neonatal male Sprague-Dawley rats at 3-day gestational age were selected and randomized into normal group,white matter injury group,and Salvia miltiorrhiza group.Animal models of preterm white matter injury were established by permanent ligation of the right common carotid artery in the latter two groups.Rats in the Salvia miltiorrhiza group were given intraperitoneal injection of Salvia miltiorrhiza(5 mg/kg·d)for 7 consecutive days.Normal group and white matter injury group were given the same volume of PBS for intervention.On the 14th day after modeling,the rats were sacrificed.Brains were pathologically observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining under microscope,and the expression levels of myelin basic protein and CC1 in brain tissue were visualized using immunofluorescence.Furthermore,liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to analyze possible pathways for the action of Salvia miltiorrhiza. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:In the white matter injury group,the structure of the corpus callosum was irregular and the cells appeared swollen and necrotic.In addition,induction of white matter injury resulted in significantly reduced myelin formation,with irregular and loosely arranged nerve fibers and significantly decreased myelin sheaths.Interestingly,white matter injury rats treated with Salvia miltiorrhiza had reduced cellular swelling,reduced lesions,and increased myelin sheaths.The expression of myelin basic protein was closely related to myelin formation,and CC1 was a marker of myelin oligodendrocytes.Salvia miltiorrhiza significantly up-regulated the expressions of myelin basic protein and CC1 in white matter injury rats(P<0.000 1),indicating that Salvia miltiorrhiza alleviated white matter injury.Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry analysis showed that the therapeutic effect of Salvia miltiorrhiza in the rat model of white matter injury was closely related to the regulation of complement and coagulation cascades.To conclude,Salvia miltiorrhiza may be a potential therapeutic agent for treating preterm white matter injury.
6.SWOT analysis of construction of intelligent vaccination clinics in Zhejiang Province
ZHENG Shuhan ; SHEN Lingzhi ; DENG Xuan ; SU Ying ; LUO Feng ; ZHOU Yang ; TANG Xuewen ; YAN Rui ; ZHU Yao ; HE Hanqing
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(8):669-673
Objective:
To analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the construction on intelligent vaccination clinics in Zhejiang Province, so as to provide countermeasures for promoting the construction of intelligent vaccination clinics in Zhejiang Province.
Methods:
By reviewing the annual reports of Zhejiang immunization planning, survey data from Zhejiang Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Immunization Intelligent Service System, data of human resources of immunization planning, vaccine procurement, construction progress of intelligent vaccination clinics and vaccination were collected. The relevant literature was searched to gather information on the construction standards and norms of intelligent vaccination clinics. The analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the construction of intelligent vaccination clinics was conducted, and corresponding countermeasures and suggestions were proposed.
Results:
The National Immunization Program reported vaccine rate in Zhejiang Province is more than 99%, and standardized vaccination clinics have been popularized throughout the province. The vaccination staff are professional, and a province-wide intelligent immunization service information system has been established, providing the resources and conditions for the construction of intelligent vaccination clinics. However, there are problems such as low data quality and matching efficiency in vaccination, insufficient data interoperability and sharing, unbalanced regional capabilities in intelligent transformation, and uneven distribution of talent and resources. It is crucial to seize the opportunities presented by the development of big data and artificial intelligence, rely on the regional development of the Internet and health industry, seize the opportunity of rapid growth in demand for intelligent vaccination services and high public acceptance, accelerate the construction of intelligent vaccination clinics, and establish intelligent vaccination service standards as soon as possible.
Conclusion
We should seize the opportunities presented by the digital reform and development, fully utilize the existing vaccination resources and strengths, address the shortcomings, and accelerate the construction of intelligent vaccination clinics in Zhejiang Province.
7.Progress of genes related to benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis
International Journal of Pediatrics 2024;51(5):321-325
The incidence of benign convulsions with mild gastroenteritis(CwG)is increasing year by year.Cluster seizures are one of the characteristics of CwG and are difficult to control with antiepileptic drugs.The pathogenesis of CwG is complex and is a hot topic of current research.Relevant studies believe that genetic factors play an important role in its development.By exploring the pathological mechanism of CwG and clarifying the role of related genes in the development of CwG,gene research provides a theoretical basis for early screening,early prevention,early diagnosis,and early treatment of the possible clinical symptoms of CwG in the later stage,so as to provide clues for targeted therapy.This article reviews the research progress of CwG related genes,in order to understand its pathogenesis,effectively control recurrent seizures and prevent the appearance of possible clinical symptoms in the later stage.
8.Progress of the central nervous system myelin sheath development and related diseases in children
International Journal of Pediatrics 2023;50(8):544-548
The myelin sheath of the central nervous system(CNS)is a multilayer lipid membrane with oligodendrocyte membrane surrounding the axon.The development of myelin sheath in children follows the corresponding laws of time and space, and this process of myelination is considered to be related to children′s proper behavior and function.The myelin sheath development of CNS in childhood is a multi-step and extremely complex process, and the integrity of myelin sheath plays a crucial role in shaping CNS function.At present, it has been found that many neurological diseases in children, such as multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis and pediatric optic neuritis are closely related to myelin sheath abnormality.Therefore, this paper reviews the progress of myelin sheath development and related diseases in childhood, so as to provide a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment of myelin sheath abnormalities.
9.Cluster characteristics of physical activities among children inside and outside kindergartens and its relationship with athletic abilities
Chinese Journal of School Health 2023;44(10):1560-1563
Objective:
Based on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) variables on weekdays and weekends, the study aims to cluster the physical activities inside and outside kindergartens and to explore the cluster characteristics of different children using physical fitness indicators, so as to provide new strategies and methods for early childhood education and health.
Methods:
From March to June 2019, 291 children aged 3-6 years from 6 kindergartens in Nanchang were recruited by a stratified cluster random sampling method. The ActiGraph GT3X-BT triaxial accelerometer was used to measure and analyze the PA and SB levels inside and outside the kindergarten. A twostep clustering algorithm model was employed for cluster analysis. Physical fitness were measured and evaluated according to the "National Physical Fitness Measurement Standard Manual (Preschool Section)". Differences in physical fitness among different clusters of children were compared, and the cluster characteristics of different children were analyzed.
Results:
The clustering algorithm model indicated that based on six indicators, including PA and SB inside the kindergarten on weekdays, and PA and SB outside the kindergarten on both weekdays and weekends, children could be divided into three categories:active inside (high PA, low SB inside), active outside (high PA outside), and inactive (low PA, high SB both inside and outside). The average silhouette coefficient of the model was 0.3, indicating good clustering results. Both the active inside and active outside children showed significantly higher PA inside on weekdays, PA outside on weekdays and weekends, daily low intensity physical activity (LPA) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than the inactive children ( F=157.91, 80.79 , 95.86, 95.52, 124.74, P <0.05). After adjusting for gender and age, the physical fitness scores of both active outside ( 19.03 ±0.47) and active inside (19.11±0.40) were significantly higher than those of the inactive children (17.94±0.31). Additionally, active inside children (3.91±0.14) also showed significantly better performance in continuous double-leg jumps, compared to inactive children (3.45±0.11) ( P <0.05).
Conclusion
Children active inside and those active outside perform well in PA. Future research should focus on the proportion of structured and unstructured PA time to enhance the overall physical fitness of children.
10.Application of high resolution computed tomography image assisted classification model of middle ear diseases based on 3D-convolutional neural network.
Ri SU ; Jian SONG ; Zheng WANG ; Shuang MAO ; Yitao MAO ; Xuewen WU ; Muzhou HOU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2022;47(8):1037-1048
OBJECTIVES:
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) and middle ear cholesteatoma (MEC) are the 2 most common chronic middle ear diseases. In the process of diagnosis and treatment, the 2 diseases are prone to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis due to their similar clinical manifestations. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) can clearly display the fine anatomical structure of the temporal bone, accurately reflect the middle ear lesions and the extent of the lesions, and has advantages in the differential diagnosis of chronic middle ear diseases. This study aims to develop a deep learning model for automatic information extraction and classification diagnosis of chronic middle ear diseases based on temporal bone HRCT image data to improve the classification and diagnosis efficiency of chronic middle ear diseases in clinical practice and reduce the occurrence of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis.
METHODS:
The clinical records and temporal bone HRCT imaging data for patients with chronic middle ear diseases hospitalized in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Xiangya Hospital from January 2018 to October 2020 were retrospectively collected. The patient's medical records were independently reviewed by 2 experienced otorhinolaryngologist and the final diagnosis was reached a consensus. A total of 499 patients (998 ears) were enrolled in this study. The 998 ears were divided into 3 groups: an MEC group (108 ears), a CSOM group (622 ears), and a normal group (268 ears). The Gaussian noise with different variances was used to amplify the samples of the dataset to offset the imbalance in the number of samples between groups. The sample size of the amplified experimental dataset was 1 806 ears. In the study, 75% (1 355) samples were randomly selected for training, 10% (180) samples for validation, and the remaining 15% (271) samples for testing and evaluating the model performance. The overall design for the model was a serial structure, and the deep learning model with 3 different functions was set up. The first model was the regional recommendation network algorithm, which searched the middle ear image from the whole HRCT image, and then cut and saved the image. The second model was image contrast convolutional neural network (CNN) based on twin network structure, which searched the images matching the key layers of HRCT images from the cut images, and constructed 3D data blocks. The third model was based on 3D-CNN operation, which was used for the final classification and diagnosis of the 3D data block construction, and gave the final prediction probability.
RESULTS:
The special level search network based on twin network structure showed an average AUC of 0.939 on 10 special levels. The overall accuracy of the classification network based on 3D-CNN was 96.5%, the overall recall rate was 96.4%, and the average AUC under the 3 classifications was 0.983. The recall rates of CSOM cases and MEC cases were 93.7% and 97.4%, respectively. In the subsequent comparison experiments, the average accuracy of some classical CNN was 79.3%, and the average recall rate was 87.6%. The precision rate and the recall rate of the deep learning network constructed in this study were about 17.2% and 8.8% higher than those of the common CNN.
CONCLUSIONS
The deep learning network model proposed in this study can automatically extract 3D data blocks containing middle ear features from the HRCT image data of patients' temporal bone, which can reduce the overall size of the data while preserve the relationship between corresponding images, and further use 3D-CNN for classification and diagnosis of CSOM and MEC. The design of this model is well fitting to the continuous characteristics of HRCT data, and the experimental results show high precision and adaptability, which is better than the current common CNN methods.
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