1.The molecular epidemiological characteristics of the gastroenteritis outbreaks caused by norovirusin Hainan Province,2020-2022
Yunting ZENG ; Haiyun CHEN ; Dandan LI ; Yanhui YANG ; Miao JIN ; Qiong HUANG ; Lei CUI ; Zhengfan PAN ; Lina REN ; Xiaojie YU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(2):336-343
Objective To understand the molecular epidemiological characteristics of Norovirus outbreaks and the genome evolution of Norovirus epidemic strains in Hainan Province from 2020 to 2022.Methods The information and samples have been collected from the norovirus outbreaks from 2020 to 2022.Norovirus was detected by using the real-time PCR in these samples,then the detected sequences were amplified the analyzed.The Norovirus se-quences of 8 strains had been amplified and analyzed.Results From 2020 to 2022,39 gastroenteritis outbreaks were reported,and 25 outbreaks caused by Norovirus which mainly occurred in childcare institutions and schools(20/25,80%).The Norovirus outbreaks were mainly concentrated in counties around Haikou(northeast),which including Ding'an(5 cases),Wenchang(4 cases),Chengmai(4 cases),and Lingao(3 cases);following by western regions which included Baisha(2 cases),Ledong(2 cases),and Dongfang(3 cases).1 case was in Wanning in the southeast.Among individuals aged 2-17,the positive proportion of Norovirus in males was higher than that in females.Among individuals aged over 55,the proportion of Norovirus positive in females was higher than that in males.The gender of positive samples among individuals aged 18-40 was related to their profession.According to RT-PCR typing and sequencing,GⅡ group Norovirus were classified in13 outbreaks.There were 4 genotypes detected.GⅡ.2[P1 6]was the main epidemic strain with 60%(9/13),and the other three genotypes were GⅡ.4 Sydney[P31](15.4%,2/13)GⅡ.4 Sydney[P16](7.7%,1/13)and GⅡ.3[P12](7.7%,1/13).Further genic analysis of 8 Norovirus strains showed that all of them were still in the same branch as the previ-ous strain,and all exhibited a certain amount of amino acid variation.Conclusion Norovirus is the main pathogen of gastroenteritis outbreaks in Hainan province,and the main epidemic strain is GⅡ.2[P16].It is necessary to continue to strengthen the monitoring that provides scientific evidence for the prevention and control of norovirus out-breaks in Hainan region.
2.Construction and validation of Alignment Diagram model for risk of parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis in extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants
Shuyan CHEN ; Jinglin XU ; Yali CAI ; Yunting HU ; Qingling ZHU ; Zhiyong LIU ; He WANG ; Jingyang ZHENG ; Dongmei CHEN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2024;31(2):114-119
Objective:To explore the high-risk factors for parenteral nutrition associated cholestasis(PNAC)in extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants,and establish a risk Alignment Diagram prediction model.Methods:We retrospectivly analyzed the clinical data of hospitalized extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants admitted to Neonatology Department at Quanzhou Children's Hospital from January 2019 to December 2020,using multivariate Logistic regression analysis to screen for independent risk factors for the occurrence of PNAC.An Alignment Diagram model prediction model for PNAC was constructed by using R software,and the performance of the model was evaluated through receiver operating characteristic curves.Results:A total of 203 extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants were included,with a median gestational age of 29.14(28.00,30.86)weeks and a median birth weight of 1 170(1 000,1 300)g.Among them,26(12.81%)cases developed PNAC.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the duration of parenteral nutrition( OR=1.015 ,95% CI 1.003-1.034),the cumulative amount of glucose( OR=1.014 ,95% CI 1.001-1.028),small for gestational age( OR=3.455 ,95% CI 1.127-10.589),and neonatal sepsis( OR=3.142 ,95% CI 1.039-9.503)were independent risk factors for PNAC( P<0.05);The four independent risk factors mentioned above were introduced into R software to construct an Alignment Diagram model,the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.835(95% CI 0.842-0.731),and the results of the Hosmer Limeshow goodness of fit test show that:χ 2=5.34,degree of freedom=8, P=0.72.A calibration curve indicated good consistency between the predicted probability of the model and the actual occurrence rate,with good accuracy. Conclusion:The Alignment Diagram model constructed based on four independent risk factors of the duration of parenteral nutrition,glucose accumulation,small for gestational age infants,and neonatal sepsis exhibits high predictive ability,and is expected to provide an intuitive and convenient visualization tool for preventing or reducing the occurrence of PNAC in extremely/ultra-low birth weight infants
3.The Impact of the DRG Payment System on the High-quality Development of Public Hospitals
Yunting CHEN ; Mu HU ; Chenggang JIN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(5):987-992
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, public hospitals in China have entered a phase of high-quality development, with health insurance payment system reforms becoming a crucial means to promote this advancement. However, from the current situation, although the diagnosis related group (DRG) payment reform has made great achievements in shortening the average length of stay, improving the case-mix index, and reducing the mortality rate of low-risk groups, there are also many problems and challenges such as incomplete supporting policies, the classification system needs to be updated, the quality of medical record home pages varies, the quality of coding urgently needs to be improved, and how to deal with the use of new technologies. Thus, revisiting the impact of the DRG payment method on the high-quality development of public hospitals will not only help to understand the current challenges more clearly, but also offer valuable insights for further improving and optimizing the payment method of health insurance in the future.
4.Clinical Manifestations,Molecular Genetics and Gonadal Pathology of 416 Patients with Disorders of Sex Development:A Single-Center Cohort Study
Wanjun LIN ; Cuili LIANG ; Wen FU ; Liyu ZHANG ; Wei JIA ; Jinhua HU ; Wen ZHANG ; Yunting LIN ; Huilin NIU ; Liping FAN ; Zhikun LU ; Duan LI ; Zongcai LIU ; Huiying SHENG ; Xi YIN ; Xiaodan CHEN ; Guochang LIU ; Jing CHENG ; Li LIU
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2024;3(3):310-317
Objective To investigate the clinical manifestations,molecular genetics and gonadal pathol-ogy characteristics of patients with disorders of sex development(DSD),and to summarize the clinical experi-ence of identifying rare diseases from common symptoms.Methods The clinical data of 416 patients with DSD diagnosed and treated in the multidisciplinary center of DSD of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Cen-ter from May 2018 to August 2023 were retrospectively analyzed,summarized and discussed.Results Accord-ing to chromosome karyotype,416 cases of DSD were classified into three types:92 cases(22.1%)of abnormal sex chromosome karyotype,285 cases(68.5%)of 46,XY karyotype and 39 cases(9.4%)of 46,XX karyotype.Among the 92 patients with abnormal sex chromosome karyotype,59 cases were raised as males,18 cases(30.5%)complained of short penis with hypospadias and cryptorchidism.The most common karyotype was 45,X/46,XY(58 cases,63.0%).Among the 285 patients with 46,XY karyotype,238 cases were raised as males,and 63 cases(26.5%)complained of short penis and hypospadias;47 cases were raised as females,and 13 ca-ses(27.7%)complained of inguinal mass.A total of 216 patients with 46,XY karyotype were subjected to whole exome gene detection,and 155 cases(71.8%)were found to have molecular pathogenesis with the clinical phe-notype.Among the 39 patients with 46,XX karyotype,19 cases were raised as males,and 8 cases(42.1%)com-plained of short penis and hypospadias.In the 18 cases of gonad biopsy,17 cases showed testicular tissue in go-nads.Whole exome sequencing was performed in 14 cases.NR5A1 gene heterozygous mutation,SRY gene muta-tion and SOX3 gene mutation were found in 2 cases,respectively(14.3%).Twenty cases were raised as females,and 14 cases(70.0%)complained of clitoral hypertrophy.Gonad biopsy was performed in 8 cases,with 7 cases of ovotestis(87.5%)and 1 case of NR5A1 gene heterozygous mutation(14.3%).Conclusions The etiologies of DSD are complex and diverse,and the clinical manifestations are various,which can be manifested as hypospa-dias,micropenis,cryptorchidism and other common symptoms of the urinary system.Different etiologies have dif-ferent treatment options.Therefore,chromosome karyotype,molecular genetic testing and gonadal pathology can be used to clarify the cause of disease,especially for rare diseases,improve the detection rate,reduce the rate of missed diagnosis,and ensure reasonable treatment,especially sex selection.
5.Genetic analysis of a child with DIGFAN syndrome due to variant of MORC2 gene
Bobo XIE ; Xin FAN ; Xianda WEI ; Baoheng GUI ; Xiaojiao WEI ; Yunting MA ; Shihan FENG ; Yujun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2024;41(2):234-238
Objective:To explore the clinical features and genetic etiology for a child with developmental delay, impaired growth, facial dysmorphism, and axonal neuropathy (DIGFAN).Methods:A child who was admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University on March 22, 2021 was selected the study subject. Clinical data of the child was collected. Following extraction of genomic DNA, the child and his parents were subjected to whole exome sequencing (WES), and candidate variant was verified by Sanger sequencing and bioinformatic analysis.Results:The child, a 10-year-and-9-month-old boy, had manifested with short stature, intellectual disability, delayed speech, motor and language development, and facial dysmorphism. WES and Sanger sequencing revealed that he has harbored a novel de novo c. 800T>C (p.Leu267Pro) variant of the MORC2 gene. The Leucine at position 267, which is highly conserved among various species, is located in the S5 domain of ribosome protein in the ATPase binding region of MORC2. And the Leu267Pro may affect the function of MORC2 by altering the spatial conformation and activity of ATPase. Based on the guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, the c. 800T>C variant was classified as likely pathogenic (PS2+ PM2_Supporting+ PP2+ PP3). Conclusion:The MORC2: c. 800T>C (p.Leu267Pro) variant probably underlay the pathogenesis of DIGFAN syndrome in this child.
6.Preliminary study on establishing diagnostic criteria for cold-dampness syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis based on Delphi method
Yunting XIAO ; Xiaodong WU ; Maojie WANG ; Kaixin GAO ; Liyan MEI ; Runyue HUANG ; Xiumin CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(11):1393-1400
Based on the Delphi method, combined with the results of the previous literature study and expert interviews, 3 rounds of expert consultation were conducted to evaluate the degree of concentration of expert opinions and their importance from 3 aspects: arithmetic mean, full score ratio ( Ki), and rank sum ( Si), to construct a diagnostic scale for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cold-dampness syndrome. In this study, 30 expert questionnaires were distributed in the 1st round, 30 questionnaires were recovered, and the expert coordination coefficient was 0.309; 30 expert questionnaires were distributed in the 2nd round, 30 questionnaires were recovered, and the expert coordination coefficient was 0.320; and 30 expert questionnaires were distributed in the 3rd round, 29 questionnaires were recovered, and the expert coordination coefficient was 0.387. The maximum value of the coefficient of variation of the experts of the 3 rounds was 0.27, and the minimum value was 0.09, suggesting that the consistency and credibility of the experts' evaluation of the importance of the entries of cold-dampness syndrome were high. In this study, the mean values and weights of 17 entries were finally obtained, of which the top 5 entries were cold pain in joints (4.793, 0.066 6); aggravated by cold (4.586, 0.063 7); white tongue coating (4.552, 0.063 2); aggravated in cloudy and rainy days (4.448, 0.061 8); and painful joints that are not warm to the touch (4.379, 0.060 8). This study completed the screening of relevant entries and conducted preliminary discussions, laying the foundation for constructing a diagnostic scale for RA cold-dampness syndrome and forming the final diagnostic criteria. The research method is scientific and reliable, which can provide reference for the diagnostic standard of RA cold-dampness syndrome, but further clinical practice research is still needed.
7.Changes of physical fitness before and after regular aerobic exercise in children after radical pulmonary atresia surgery
Xiaowei LI ; Xiaotong LAI ; Yunting LI ; Chenghao ZHANG ; Jiaxin ZHUANG ; Junhao CHEN ; Shufang LIU ; Wenjing LI ; Xiaojuan ZHENG ; Yugong GUO ; Yanqin CUI
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;40(11):672-679
Objective:To examine the effect of short-term regular aerobic exercise on physical fitness of children with pulmonary with atresia ventricular septal defect after radical biventricular treatment.Methods:This was a prospective self pre-and post-control observation study. The subjects performed regular aerobic exercise for 10 days according to the exercise prescription. Body composition measurement and cardiopulmonary exercise test[lung ventilation function, maximum oxygen uptake(VO 2max), maximum oxygen pulse(O 2/HR max), ventilation oxygen uptake efficiency(OUES), exercise load time], 6 min walking distance(6MWD), sports psychometric test, motor function screening test and fitness test, were collected. The changes of test parameters and scale scoring before and after exercise were analyzed and compared. Results:A total of 7 children with PA/VSD after biventricular surgery were enrolled. The age ranged 8.2-16.2 years old, and there were 2 males and 5 females. VO 2max[(1 196.71±395.31)ml/min vs.(1 297.43±425.73)ml/min, P=0.031], O 2/HRmax[(82.43±7.53)ml/beat vs.(91.57±6.95)ml/beat, P<0.001]increased after exercise. The exercise load time was significantly increased compared with that before intervention[(476.43±35.73)s vs.(531.43±45.76)s, P=0.002]. Resting heart rate before exercise( P=0.013) and peak respiration exchange ratio(PeakRER, P=0.021) were significantly lower. Body composition tests suggest weight, intracellular water, protein and muscle content of lower limb were higher( P<0.05). The motor function score was higher than before( P=0.015); the score of sports fear was lower than before( P=0.009). There was no significant difference in lung capacity and 6-minute walking distance before and after exercise( P>0.05). There were no cardiovascular events during the study period. Conclusion:Short-term regular aerobic exercise for children with PA/VSD after biventricular surgery can improve exercise tolerance, increase lower limb muscle content, improve exercise fear and exercise function, and has good safety and feasibility.
8.Comparative metabolomics provides novel insights into the basis of petiole color differences in celery (Apiumgraveolens L.).
Mengyao LI ; Jie LI ; Haohan TAN ; Ya LUO ; Yong ZHANG ; Qing CHEN ; Yan WANG ; Yuanxiu LIN ; Yunting ZHANG ; Xiaorong WANG ; Haoru TANG
Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2022;23(4):300-314
Plant metabolites are important for plant development and human health. Plants of celery (Apiumgraveolens L.) with different-colored petioles have been formed in the course of long-term evolution. However, the composition, content distribution, and mechanisms of accumulation of metabolites in different-colored petioles remain elusive. Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS), 1159 metabolites, including 100 lipids, 72 organic acids and derivatives, 83 phenylpropanoids and polyketides, and several alkaloids and terpenoids, were quantified in four celery cultivars, each with a different petiole color. There were significant differences in the types and contents of metabolites in celery with different-colored petioles, with the most striking difference between green celery and purple celery, followed by white celery and green celery. Annotated analysis of metabolic pathways showed that the metabolites of the different-colored petioles were significantly enriched in biosynthetic pathways such as anthocyanin, flavonoid, and chlorophyll pathways, suggesting that these metabolic pathways may play a key role in determining petiole color in celery. The content of chlorophyll in green celery was significantly higher than that in other celery cultivars, yellow celery was rich in carotenoids, and the content of anthocyanin in purple celery was significantly higher than that in the other celery cultivars. The color of the celery petioles was significantly correlated with the content of related metabolites. Among the four celery cultivars, the metabolites of the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway were enriched in purple celery. The results of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) suggested that the differential expression of the chalcone synthase (CHS) gene in the anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway might affect the biosynthesis of anthocyanin in celery. In addition, HPLC analysis revealed that cyanidin is the main pigment in purple celery. This study explored the differences in the types and contents of metabolites in celery cultivars with different-colored petioles and identified key substances for color formation. The results provide a theoretical basis and technical support for genetic improvement of celery petiole color.
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9.Investigation on students' active learning behavior during independent experimental design education of medical function
Ruoru WU ; Yiting TANG ; Fei ZOU ; Xiuli CHEN ; Yaxian HU ; Yunting YE ; Jianzhong HAN ; Yangting XU ; Ziqiang LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2022;21(3):368-372
Objective:To evaluate the teaching effectiveness of independent experimental design from students' active learning behavior, and further provide the basis for advancing the reform of functional experimental teaching and teaching quality.Methods:In June 2019, 186 undergraduates (5-year-programme and 8-year-programme) of Xiangya School of Medicine were included in the teaching research. Self-administered questionnaires were applied to characterize students' active learning behavior in independent experimental design education. Spearman rank correlation analysis and Logistic regression analysis were used in the study. SPSS 23.0 was used for descriptive analysis of the data.Results:During the independent experimental design, 85.0%(158/186) of the students thought it was necessary and important to conduct independent experimental design education; 72.6%(135/186) of the students tentatively raised new scientific questions; 97.8%(182/186) of the students actively searched literature; 77.4%(144/186) of the students participated in reply positively. The value of correlation coefficient of actively learning behavior "tentatively raising new science questions" and teaching effectiveness "improving the ability of scientific thinking" was 0.81. And only 42.5%(79/186) of the students agreed that students needed to summarize after reporting.Conclusion:Independent experimental design education is welcomed and widely accepted by students, which has effectively improved the capacity for scientific research and innovation spirit of students. Whether students' active learning behavior can be fully mobilized in the education practice is closely related to the teaching effect. And the cultivation of leadership and leading consciousness still need to be improved.
10.Evidence summary of prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Yijun LIU ; Jinguo ZHAI ; Yunting ZHUANG ; Shiyi CHEN ; Yifei ZHENG ; Li ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2021;27(33):4546-4550
Objective:To screen, obtain domestic and foreign evidence on the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and evaluate and summarize the quality of the evidence.Methods:We searched the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) , UpToDate, the Cochrane Library, PubMed, British Medical Journal (BMJ) , Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) , WanFang Data, Yimaitong, VIP by computer. The search time limit was from January 1, 2011 to January 1, 2021. Four researchers independently screened the articles, and extracted and summarized the evidence that met the quality standards.Results:A total of 16 articles were included, including 4 guidelines, 1 evidence summary, 8 systematic reviews, 2 Meta-analysis and 1 expert consensus. Through the screening and acquisition of evidence for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, the 32 best evidences were finally summarized from 7 aspects including assessment and diagnosis, classification and grading, risk factors, basic management principles, prevention, non-drug treatment, and drug treatment.Conclusions:The prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy should first evaluate the patient, determine the patient's symptoms and severity, analyze the risk factors, and conduct cognitive, psychological, and behavioral interventions for the patient, as well as non-pharmacological or drug treatment.

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