1.Clinical characteristics and related factors of patients with schizophrenia in different ages of onset
Fan YANG ; Peilin XU ; Yueqin HUANG ; Zhaorui LIU ; Tingting ZHANG ; Yanling HE ; Jie ZHANG ; Yuandong GONG ; Yan LIU ; Bo LIU ; Lesheng ZHAO ; Guoping WU ; Min LIU ; Yanjun WANG ; Jicai WANG ; Changqing GAO ; Jin LU
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(1):16-24
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and related socio-demographic factors of schizo-phrenia patients with different ages of onset.Methods:Totally 2 016 patients with schizophrenia aged 15 to 70 were selected according to the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,Fifth Edition.All of the patients were interviewed by psychiatrists using the Mini International Neuropsy-chiatric Interview to diagnose schizophrenia,Clinical-Rated Dimensions of Psychosis Symptom Severity(CRDPSS)and the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(PANSS)to assess symptoms.The cut-off points were 18 and 25 years old for three age groups,i.e.early onset(EOS),youth onset(YOS)and adult onset(AOS).Statistical analy-ses were performed by analysis of variance Pearson correlation analysis,and multivariate linear regression.Results:The early-onset patients had the highest total PANSS score(73.8±28.0)and CRDPSS score(11.7±5.4).Fe-male gender,high education level,Han ethnicity,early onset age,and slower onset of illness were negatively corre-lated with the total and dimension score of PANSS scale and CRDPSS scale(standardized regression coefficient:0.04-0.47),and income level and smoking were negatively correlated with those score(standardized regression coefficient:-0.04--0.14).Conclusion:Early-onset schizophrenia patients have more severe symptoms,and fe-male,high education level,early-onset disease,and chronic onset are the risk factors of symptom severity in patients with schizophrenia.
2.Influence of limb-lead combination on the accuracy of the estimation of cardiac electrical axis
Yanjun LI ; Weibo LIU ; Guoqiang GONG ; Lin ZHANG ; Jinzhong SONG ; Yijing YANG
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2024;35(3):137-142
Objective There are 6 leads of limb lead ECG,and the cardiac electrical axis can be estimated by any combination of two leads.In this paper,the estimation accuracy of all 15 pairs of limb-lead combinations was compared.Methods Using the open database of 12-lead electrocardiograms(at a sampling frequency of 500 Hz with duration of 10 seconds during resting state)from PhysioNet,totally 21 306 ECG records were extracted with age≥18 years which labeled as single sinus type(axis normal),including 6 153 records with Sinus Rhythm,10 916 records with Sinus Bradycardia,3 466 records with Sinus Tachycardia,and 771 records with Sinus Irregularity.Moreover,totally 2 323 axis deflection recordings with age≥18 years were extracted,including 1 526 records with Axis left shift,and 797 records with Axis right shift.Cardiac electrical axis was estimated with the net amplitude(or area)of QRS complex(algebraic sum of positive and negative amplitude or area)by any pair of leads from{Ⅰ,Ⅱ},{Ⅰ,Ⅲ},{Ⅰ,aVR},{Ⅰ,aVL},{Ⅰ,aVF},{Ⅱ,Ⅲ},{Ⅱ,aVR},{Ⅱ,aVL},{Ⅱ,aVF},{Ⅲ,aVR},{Ⅲ,aVL},{Ⅲ,aVF},{aVR,aVL},{aVR,aVF},{aVL,aVF},respectively.Results For the amplitude-based method,the recognition accuracy for the normal,left and right axes from{Ⅰ,Ⅱ}and{Ⅱ,aVL}is 93.56%and 93.50%,respectively,which is better than that of the traditional classical method{I,aVF}(92.93%).For the area-based method,the recognition accuracy from{Ⅲ,aVR},{Ⅰ,aVR},{Ⅰ,Ⅱ},{aVR,aVF},{Ⅱ,aVL}and{Ⅱ Ⅲ}is 92.66%,92.53%,92.29%,92.19%,92.10%and 91.91%,respectively,which is better than the traditional classical method{Ⅰ,aVF}(91.82%).Conclusion The accuracy of amplitude-based method is higher than that of area-based method.Lead pair{Ⅰ,Ⅱ}and{Ⅱ,aVL}have higher accuracy than traditional classical{Ⅰ,aVF}in automatic estimation of cardiac electrical axis for both amplitude and area method.
3.Systematic review of factors influencing sunburn from population-based studies
Quanquan GONG ; Lianke XIE ; Yanjun DONG ; Xiaowen LIU ; Beini YANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2023;40(1):101-106
Sunburn is an acute phototoxic reaction caused by excessive exposure of skin to solar ultravilet (UV) or artificial UV light sources. Studies show that sunburn is common in the general population, so that associated financial burden cannot be ignored. Meanwhile, sunburn at any age increases the risk of melanoma. Only by clarifying the influencing factors of sunburn can precise preventive measures be formulated. Although many studies have been conducted on the influencing factors of sunburn worldwide, there are great heterogeneity in reported influencing factors. In this paper, by means of systematic review, factors affecting sunburn were sorted out and summarized from four aspects, including demographic and socioeconomic characteristics, photosensitive phenotypes, UV-related environmental factors, and sun protection knowledge, attitude & behavior. Combined with population characteristics and data availability in China, our review provided reference for subsequent research and development of precise prevention and control strategies.
4.Application of Biomechanical Stress from Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography in Coronary Plaque Assessment and Prediction of Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Haotai XIE ; Yan ZHANG ; Yanjun GONG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2023;38(3):E627-E634
Long-term exposure to risk factors will lead to coronary atherosclerosis, which will lead to the formation and progression of coronary plaque. Early identification of high-risk plaque characteristics will help prevent plaque rupture or erosion, thus avoiding the occurrence of acute cardiovascular events. Biomechanical stress plays an important role in progression and rupture of atherosclerotic plaques. In recent years, non-invasive coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling has made it possible to acquire the corresponding biomechanical stress parameters. These coronary biomechanical stress parameters, especially wall shear stress (WSS), will aid in the development of a more accurate clinical model for predicting plaque progression and major adverse cardiovascular events ( MACE ). In this review, the biomechanical stress and the role of WSS from CCTA in atherosclerosis were introduced, and the researches on the relationship between biomechanical stress from CCTA and coronary artery diseases were discussed.
5.Gene therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Yingqiu BAO ; Yanjun ZHANG ; Bo LI ; Jing GONG ; Yu FU ; Zhe XU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2022;55(8):739-743
Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) is caused by loss-of-function mutations in the COL7A1 gene encoding the α-1 chain of type Ⅶ collagen, leading to reduced or absent expression of basement membrane type Ⅶ collagen (C7) . Currently, there is no effective treatment for this rare disease, and the management is mainly palliative and supportive. Gene therapy is expected to be an effective treatment of RDEB. This review summarizes current strategies of gene therapy in clinical trials for RDEB, as well as their progress, pros and cons, and prospects.
6.Repair of two soft tissue defects on the same finger by a pedicled tandem flap with first dorsal metatarsal artery-second toe tibial artery in series
Muwei LI ; Gong WU ; Shaogeng HUANG ; Zhe ZHANG ; Lifeng MA ; Yanjun YANG ; Ziqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2021;44(4):374-377
Objective:To investigate the technique and clinical effect of repairing 2 soft tissue defects on the same finger with a pedicled tandem flap of the first dorsal metatarsal artery and the second toe tibial artery.Methods:From March, 2018 to May, 2020, 8 patients, which were 5 males and 3 females, with 2 soft tissue defects in the same finger, were repaired with the first dorsal metatarsal artery flap in series with the second toe tibial flap. The causes of injury: 4 by crush, 2 by heavy object, and 2 by thermal press. There were 4 defects on index fingers, 2 on middle fingers and 2 on ring fingers. The defects ranged from 2.0 cm×2.5 cm to 2.5 cm×3.0 cm. All defects had exposed bone or tendon at varying degrees and 3 with phalanx fractures. Three patients underwent emergency surgery, the other 5 had sub-emergency surgery which were performed 3 to 5 days after the injury. The size of the flaps was 2.0 cm×2.5 cm to 3.0 cm×3.5 cm. The donor sites were sutured directly in 3 patients and 5 patients received skin grafting. The regular follow-up was performed. The survival of flaps, character, feeling and Total active motion(TAM), recovery of the foot donor area and complications were observed.Results:The operation time ranged from 2.0 to 5.5 hours, with an average of 3.5 hours. No vascular crisis occurred and all flaps survived after the surgery. All patients entered follow-up for 3-20 months, with an average of 8 months. The flaps had a good plump appearance, soft texture, good elasticity, and with a high similarity to the surrounding skin. The TPD of the flaps was 6-15 mm, with an average of 8 mm. The fingers had good flexion and extension functions. The incision in the donor site of the foot healed by first intention. The walking, running and jumping were normal without pain or discomfort.Conclusion:The first dorsal metatarsal artery-second toe tibial artery tandem flap has been used to repair 2 soft tissue defects in same finger. It simplifies the revascularisation of the flap together with exact surgical curative effect.
7.Detection of rotavirus contamination in laboratory and inactivation efficacy of common disinfectant
Wen SHI ; Haiyan MAO ; Longxi LU ; Yi SUN ; Liming GONG ; Hao YAN ; Yanjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2021;35(5):505-508
Objective:To understand the rotavirus contamination in the environment of microbiology laboratory, identify the key parts prone to contamination in the laboratory, and evaluate the inactivation efficacy of three common disinfectants on rotavirus.Methods:The laboratory environment and the surface of personal protective equipment were sampled with virus sampling swab after the experimental operation, and rotavirus nucleic acid was detected by real-time RT-PCR. Rotavirus inactivation experiments were carried out on chlorine containing disinfectant, ethanol and benzalkonium chloride according to the Chinese Technical Standard of Disinfection (2002 version).Results:A total of 174 samples were collected and 13 rotavirus nucleic acid positive samples were detected. The overall positive rate was 7.47%. The rotavirus could be inactivated with more than 4.00 log titer reduction, with 500 mg/L sodium hypochlorite disinfectant for 5 minutes, 75% ethanol for 1 minute and 1 500 mg/L benzalkonium chloride for 1 minute.Conclusions:There is a risk of rotavirus contamination in the microbiology laboratory. Sodium hypochlorite, ethanol and benzalkonium chloride disinfectants can effectively inactivate rotavirus and can be used for rotavirus decontamination.
8.Dietary patterns and thyroid cancer: a case-control studyin Hangzhou residents
REN Yanjun ; ZHANG Tiewei ; LIU Qingmin ; ZHAO Gang ; LU Feng ; GONG Weiwei ; YU Min
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;32(11):1081-1085
Objective :
To learn the association between dietary patterns and thyroid cancer in Hangzhou residents, and to provide evidence for thyroid cancer prevention.
Methods:
The newly diagnosed patients with thyroid cancer in Zhejiang Cancer Hospital were selected as the case group, while the healthy population matched (1∶1) by gender, age and residence were selected from community as the control group. A questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain demographic characteristics, disease history, dietary intake, lifestyle and other information. The dietary patterns were established by factor analysis. The multivariate conditional logistic regression model was conducted to explore the relationship between different dietary patterns and thyroid cancer.
Results:
A total of 258 pairs of cases and controls were recruited. Five dietary patterns were obtained, including vegetarian pattern, high-protein food pattern, salted vegetables and algae pattern, seafood and cereal pattern, as well as alcohol and tea pattern. The multivariate conditional logistic regression analysis suggested seafood and cereal pattern might reduce the risk of thyroid cancer (OR=0.286, 95%CI: 0.146-0.561).
Conclusion
More consumption of seafood and cereal may decrease the incidence of thyroid cancer.
9.Etiology and molecular-epidemiological characteristics of viral meningo-encephalitis in Zhejiang province, 2002-2018
Ziping MIAO ; Juying YAN ; Yi SUN ; Yin CHEN ; Liming GONG ; Qiong GE ; Wen SHI ; Junhang PAN ; Haiyan MAO ; Yanjun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(4):562-566
Objective:To understand the pathogens and molecular-epidemiologic characteristics of viral meningo-encephalitis in Zhejiang province during 2002 to 2018.Methods:All the samples were collected from suspected patients admitted to the hospitals under the monitoring program. Of the total samples, 2 173 were cerebrospinal fluids while the other 455 were stool specimens. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples were subject to real-time qPCR for the detection of Human enterovirus (HEV), Mumps virus (MuV), Herpes simplex virus (HSV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). Stool sample were subject to real-time qPCR for HEV. ELISA was used to detect the IgM antibodies in CSF, in the 5 kinds of virus mentioned above. VP1 genes from all RNA-positive specimen were amplified, sequenced, for typing and for evolution analysis.Results:871 (40.1 %) of the 2 173 samples were detected as HEV nucleic acid positive during 2002 to 2018. 654 (38.1 %) of the 1 718 CSF sample were HEV nucleic acid positive while 217 (47.7 %) of the 455 stool sample were HEV nucleic acid positive. Among the total positive nucleic acid sample, 670 of them were VP1 sequence positive, including 5 HEV-A and 665 HEV-B. There were 23 HEV serotypes, including Coxsackievirus (CV) CVA4, CVA6, CVA9, CVA10, CVB1-5, Echovirus (EchoV; E) E3, E4, E6,E7, E9, E11, E14, E16, E18, E21, E25, E30, E33 and EV-71. The top three serotypes went to E30, E6 and CVB5. These three serotypes presented enhanced viral activity in every several years. 795 CSF samples were detected as virus nucleic acid positive, including 374 HEV, 6 MuV, 5 HSV and 5 CMV, from 2012 to 2015 and in 2018. 5 kinds of IgM antibodies were detected simultaneously in 368 CSF samples, including 2 HEV positive, 6 JEV positive and 1 MuV positive for 5 viruses, respectively. Except for EV-71, there were 517 EchoV and 152 CV viruses presented, with the ratio of 3.4∶1. These two kinds of viruses alternately changed for each predominant epidemic strains in every 3-5 years. Based on VP1, results from the phylogenetic tree showed that HEV from Zhejiang province clustered into HEV-A and HEV-B clades respectively. E30 developed both h and i sub-genotypes. Conclusions:HEV-B seemed the main pathogen for viral meningo-encephalitis in Zhejiang province. Ratio of positive detection on EchoV was significantly higher than that on CV. These two kinds of virus alternately presented changing tendency in every several years. Predominant epidemic strains E30, CVB5 and E6 were presenting enhanced viral activity, also in every several years. High correlation was found in both HEV viral activity from the surveillance sites and in time line of the viral meningo-encephalitis outbreaks.
10.Transplantation of slice nail bed flap of great toe with vascular anastomosisin repairing nail bed and soft tissue defect of fingers
Muwei LI ; Lifeng MA ; Honggang WANG ; Shaogeng HUANG ; Gong WU ; Zhe ZHANG ; Yanjun YANG ; Ziqing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2019;42(1):5-8
Objective To discuss the clinical effect of transplantation of slice nail bed flap of great toe with vascular anastomosis in repair of partial nail-bed and soft tissue defect at fingers.Methods From January,2015 to March,2018,16 cases (16 fingers) of partial nail-bed defect at fingers were repaired with transplantation of slice nail bed flap of great toe with vascular anastomosis.All cases were combined with palmar soft tissue defect at distal segment fingers.The area of nail bed defects were from 0.8 cr×0.5 cm to 1.2 cm×1.0 cm.The area of soft tissue defects were from 1.2 cm×1.0 cm to 2.5 cm×1.5 cm.The average time from injury to operation was 3.6 hours after injuries (ranging from 1 hour to 8 hours).The area of slice nail bed flap incised during operation were from 2.5 cm×1.2 cm to 3.2 cm×1.8 cm,and the donor site was sutured directly.All patients were followed-up regularly for nail appearance,function and donor healing.Among them,11 cases were followed-up by clinic,4 cases by WeChat,and telephone follow-up was performed in 1 case.Results The nail-bed flap after transplantation survived successfully.The followed-up time were from 6 to 18 months,the average time was 9 months.Longitudinal spine and rough appearance occurred in 1 case.Others were flat,smooth,complete attachment of nail body and nail bed.The flaps had good appearance,texture and elasticity at 6 months after surgery,and two-point discrimination was 6-12 mm(average,8 mm).The toenails at donor sites grew well.No walk-associated pain after long-term following-up.Six months after surgery,according to standard for efficacy evaluation of nail regeneration,12 cases were excellent,3 cases were good and 1 case was acceptable.Conclusion Transplantation of slice nail bed flap of great toe with vascular anastomosis in repair of partial nail-bed and soft tissue defect at fingers is one of the effective methods for repairing nail-bed defect at fingers.


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