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Ma CL, Yu B, Fan YZ, Ye TT, Cai CW, Yang B, Zeng HL, Jia P, Yang SJ. [Association between unhealthy lifestyles and diabetic dyslipidemia in occupational population and network analysis]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2024; 45:425-431. [PMID: 38514320 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230715-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Objective: To understand the influence of unhealthy lifestyle on diabetic dyslipidemia and the key influencing factors in occupational population and provided scientific evidence for the prevention of diabetic dyslipidemia. Methods: Based on baseline data and follow-up data of Southwest Occupational Population Cohort from China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. during 2021. Diabetic dyslipidemia was defined as diabetes plus one or more forms of dyslipidemia, and unhealthy lifestyle factors included smoking, alcohol consumption, unhealthy dietary patterns, low physical activity, and abnormal BMI. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between unhealthy lifestyle scores and diabetic dyslipidemia, network analysis was used to find and explore the key lifestyles influencing glycolipid metabolism. Results: A total of 25 631 subjects were included. People with unhealthy lifestyle score 2 and 3 were 1.93 (95%CI: 1.31-2.86) times and 2.37 (95%CI: 1.60-3.50) times more likely to have diabetes with ≥1 forms of dyslipidemia than those with scores of 0; People with unhealthy lifestyle score 1, 2 and 3 were 1.98 (95%CI: 1.08-3.61) times, 2.87 (95%CI: 1.60-5.14) times and 3.95 (95%CI: 2.22-7.06) times more likely to have diabetes with ≥2 forms of dyslipidemia than those with score 0. Network analysis found that abnormal BMI and HDL-C were the "bridge nodes" that link unhealthy lifestyles with diabetic dyslipidemia. Conclusion: The higher the score of unhealthy lifestyle, the higher the risk for diabetic dyslipidemia, abnormal BMI and HDL-C are key factors influencing the association between unhealthy lifestyle and diabetic dyslipidemia.
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- C L Ma
- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University-the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chengdu 610207, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China International Institute of Spatial Lifecourse Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China International Institute of Spatial Lifecourse Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Dong S, Yu B, Yang B, Fan YZ, Fu Y, Feng CT, Zeng HL, Jia P, Yang SJ. [Mediating effects of body mass index and lipid levels on the association between alcohol consumption and hypertension in occupational population]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2024; 45:440-446. [PMID: 38514322 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230715-00011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Objective: To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and hypertension and SBP, DBP and the mediating effects of body mass index (BMI) and lipid level in occupational population, and provide reference for the intervention and prevention of hypertension. Methods: Based on the data of Southwest Occupational Population Cohort from China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., the information about the demographic characteristics, behavior and lifestyle, blood pressure and lipids level of the participants were collected through questionnaire survey, physical examination and blood biochemical test. Logistic/linear regression was used to analyze the association between alcohol consumption and hypertension, SBP and DBP. The individual and joint mediating effects of BMI, HDL-C, LDL-C, TG, and TC were explored through causal mediating analysis. A network analysis was used to explore the correlation between alcohol consumption, BMI and lipid levels, and hypertension. Results: A total of 22 887 participants were included, in whom 1 825 had newly detected hypertension. Logistic regression analysis found that current/former drinkers had a 33% increase of risk for hypertension compared with never-drinkers (OR=1.33, 95%CI:1.19-1.48). Similarly, alcohol consumption could increase SBP (β=1.05, 95%CI:0.69-1.40) and DBP (β=1.10, 95%CI:0.83-1.38). Overall, BMI and lipid levels could mediate the associations between alcohol consumption and hypertension, SBP and DBP by 21.91%, 28.40% and 22.64%, respectively. BMI and TG were the main mediators, and they were also the two nodes with the highest edge weight and bridge strength centrality in the network of alcohol consumption, BMI, lipid levels and hypertension. Conclusions: Alcohol consumption was associated with increased risk for hypertension, and BMI and TG were important mediators and key nodes in the network. It is suggested that paying attention to the alcohol consumption, BMI and TG might help prevent hypertension in occupational population.
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- S Dong
- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University-the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chengdu 610207, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University-the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chengdu 610207, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China International Institute of Spatial Lifecourse Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China International Institute of Spatial Lifecourse Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Cai CW, Yang B, Fan YZ, Yu B, Dong S, Fu Y, Feng CT, Zeng HL, Jia P, Yang SJ. [Association between work environment noise perception and cardiovascular diseases, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity in occupational population]. Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi 2024; 45:417-424. [PMID: 38514319 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230715-00009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Objective: To explore the association between occupational noise perception and cardiovascular disease (CVD), depression symptoms, as well as their comorbidity in occupational population and provide evidence for the prevention and control of physical and mental illnesses. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, based on baseline data in population in 28 prefectures in Sichuan Province and Guizhou Province, and 33 districts (counties) in Chongqing municipality from Southwest Occupational Population Cohort from China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. during October to December 2021. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect information about noise perception, depressive symptoms, and the history of CVD. Latent profile analysis model was used to determine identify noise perception type, and multinomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between different occupational noise perception types and CVD, depression symptoms and their comorbidity. Results: A total of 30 509 participants were included, the mean age was (36.6±10.5) years, and men accounted for 82.0%. The direct perception of occupational noise, psychological effects and hearing/sleep impact of occupational noise increased the risk for CVD, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity. By using latent profile analysis, occupational noise perception was classified into four levels: low, medium, high, and very high. As the level of noise perception increased, the association with CVD, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity increased. In fact, very high level occupational noise perception were found to increase the risk for CVD, depressive symptoms, and their comorbidity by 2.14 (95%CI: 1.73-2.65) times, 8.80 (95%CI: 7.91-9.78) times, and 17.02 (95%CI: 12.78-22.66) times respectively compared with low-level occupational noise perception. Conclusions: Different types of occupational noise perception are associated with CVD and depression symptom, especially in the form of CVD complicated with depression symptom. Furthermore, the intensity of occupational noise in the work environment should be reduced to lower the risk for physical and mental health.
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- C W Cai
- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University-the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chengdu 610207, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Institute for Disaster Management and Reconstruction, Sichuan University-the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chengdu 610207, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China
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- School of Resource and Environmental Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430071, China International Institute of Spatial Lifecourse Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- West China School of Public Health/The Fourth Hospital of West China, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University, Chengdu 610081, China International Institute of Spatial Lifecourse Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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Zhong XL, Tong BY, Yang YH, Zeng HL, Lin C, Jing Y, He LL, You SJ. [Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on learning and memory ability of chronic fatigue syndrome rats and its mechanisms]. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu 2023; 48:317-24. [PMID: 37186194 DOI: 10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe the effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on the histomorphological manifestations of hippocampal CA1 region and the expression of extracellular regulatory protein kinase (ERK), cyclic adenosine response element binding protein (CREB) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) rats, so as to explore the mechanisms of TEAS in improving the learning and memory abilities of CFS rats. METHODS Forty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into normal group (10 rats) and modeling group (30 rats); then after modeling, they were selected and randomly divided into model group (10 rats) and TEAS group (10 rats). CFS rats model was prepared by sleep deprivation combined with weight-bearing swimming. Rats in the TEAS group were stimulated with Han's acupoint nerve stimulator at bilateral "Zusanli" (ST36) and "Shenshu" (BL23) (2 Hz/15 Hz, 1-2 mA), 20 min each time, once a day for 4 weeks with 1 d rest every 6 d. The score of general conditions of rats was evaluated. The learning and memory ability was tested with Morris water maze. The morphology and ultrastructure of hippocampal CA1 region were observed by HE staining and transmission electron microscopy. The expression levels of ERK, CREB and BDNF mRNAs and proteins in hippocampus were detected by real time quantitative PCR and Western blot, respectively. RESULTS Compared with the normal group, the score of general condition was increased (P<0.01); the escape latency was prolonged (P<0.05, P<0.01) and the times of crossing the original platform was decreased (P<0.05); the expression levels of ERK, CREB and BDNF mRNAs and proteins in hippocampus were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the model group. Compared with the model group, the scores of general condition on the 42nd and 49th day were decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01); the escape latency was shortened (P<0.01, P<0.05)and the times of crossing the original platform were increased (P<0.05); the expression levels of ERK, CREB and BDNF mRNAs and proteins in hippocampus were increased (P<0.01, P<0.05) in the TEAS group. The morphology of neurons in hippocampal CA1 region was normal in the normal group. In the model group, the number of neurons in hippocampal CA1 region decreased, the arrangement of nerve cells was scattered, the number of apoptotic cells increased, some nuclear structures disappeared, nuclear heterochromatin increased, the cell membrane wrinkled, the chromatin appeared empty bright area, and the crista was incomplete. Compared with the model group, the nerve cells morphology in hippocampal CA1 region was more regular, the number of apoptotic cells decreased, the chromatin and the cytoplasm were uniformly distributed, and the crista was relatively intact in the TEAS group. CONCLUSION TEAS can improve the learning and memory ability of CFS rats, the mechanisms may be related to improving the neural structure of hippocampal CA1 region and up-regulating the expression levels of ERK/CREB/BDNF.
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- Xiao-Ling Zhong
- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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- School of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou 350122, China
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Zeng HL, Cai YX, Xu SS, Wu SF, Li YL, Chen XL, Kong LY, Luo JG. New N-oxide alkaloids from the stems of Sinomenium acutum. Fitoterapia 2023; 165:105404. [PMID: 36572115 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Six new alkaloids (1-6) and six known alkaloids (7-12) were obtained from the stems of Sinomenium acutum. Among them, compounds 1-3 and 6 were four N-oxide alkaloids. The structures and absolute configurations of these new alkaloids were elucidated through comprehensive data of 1D and 2D NMR, HRESIMS and ECD spectra. All isolated compounds were evaluated in vitro for their inhibitory activities against nitric oxide (NO) production and inhibitory effects on AChE. Among them, the sinomenine N-oxide (9) was the most potent NO production inhibitor, with an IC50 value of 23.04 μM.
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- Hui-Ling Zeng
- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Bioactive Natural Product Research, School of Traditional Chinese Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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Su HH, Zhu FF, Zeng HL, Kong Y, Zhou HJ. Influencing factors of medical device-related pressure ulcers in medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Tissue Viability 2023; 32:206-212. [PMID: 36803882 PMCID: PMC9918436 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the influencing factors of medical device related pressure injury (MDRPU) in medical staff by meta-analysis. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted by PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, VIP, CBM, and WanFang Data (from inception to July 27, 2022). Two researchers independently performed literature screening, quality evaluation and data extraction, and meta-analysis was conducted with RevMan 5.4 and Stata12.0 software. RESULTS Total of 11215 medical staff were included in 9 articles. Meta analysis showed that gender, occupation, sweating, wearing time, single working time, department of COVID-19, preventive measures, and level 3 PPE were the risk factors for MDRPU in medical staff (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the occurrence of MDRPU among medical staff, and the influencing factors should be focused on. The medical administrator can further improve and standardize the preventive measures of MDRPU according to the influencing factors. Medical staff should accurately identify high-risk factors in the clinical work process, implement intervention measures, and reduce the incidence of MDRPU.
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- Hong-Hong Su
- School of Nursing, Fuzhou Institute of Technology, 8 Xijiangbin Avenue, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1 Qiu Yang Road, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, 201 South Hubin Road, Siming District, Fujian Province, China
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- Teaching and Research Department, Fuzong Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, The 900th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force, PLA, Fuzhou, China.
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- School of Nursing, Putian University, 1133 Xueyuan Middle Road, Putian, Fujian, China.
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Deng XD, Yuan YQ, Zheng LJ, Zeng HL, Kang ZQ, Qiu Q, Wang XR. First Report of Leaf Spot Caused by Penicillium sclerotiorum on Aegiceras corniculatum in China. Plant Dis 2022; 106:PDIS03210663PDN. [PMID: 35585769 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-03-21-0663-pdn] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- X D Deng
- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Guangdong Province Key Laboratory of Microbial Signals and Disease Control, College of Plant Protection, South China Agricultural University, 510642 Guangzhou, P.R. China
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Objective: To study clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN). Methods: The clinical data of 46 RA patients with PN in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from August 2012 to August 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, including clinical manifestations, laboratory and imaging results, previous treatment, treatment and clinical outcome. The other 92 RA patients without PN at the same period were selected as controls. Results: In RA patients with PN, the male to female ratio was 1∶2.1 with an average age (59.1±11.8) years. The course of RA and PN was 102.0 (19.0-156.0) months and 4.2 (0.7-5.5) months respectively. Numbness (84.8%, 39/46) and muscle weakness (21.7%, 10/46) were the most common symptoms. According to results of electromyography, polyneuropathy (60.0%, 27/46) was the predominant manifestation, followed by mononeuritis multiplex (31.1%, 14/46). Compared to RA patients, rheumatoid factor (RF) (P<0.001) and the percentage of cutaneous vasculitis (P=0.042) were higher in RA patients with PN. Logistic regression analysis revealed significant correlation between RF>178.4 IU/ml (OR=5.626, 95%CI 2.509-12.618, P<0.001) and development of PN. Paresthesia in 27 patients (58.7%, 27/46) were relieved after treatment of high dose glucocorticoid and immunoglobulins (IVIG). Twelve patients were followed up regularly and the mean duration of follow-up was 17.0(4.8-52.8)months. Paresthesia in 10 (10/12) patients were relieved compared to that at discharge, 1 (1/12) patient achieved complete remission. Conclusion: Numbness and muscle weakness are the common symptoms in RA patients with PN and polyneuropathy is the main type. RF>178.4 IU/ml is correlated with the development of PN in RA patients. Intensive treatment such as high dose glucocorticoid and IVIG are effective.
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospitol of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052,China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospitol of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052,China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospitol of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052,China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospitol of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052,China
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Wu GM, Chien HW, Chen CN, Lin CY, Huang JA, Zeng HL. Improved liquid crystal pretilt angles by patterned dual alignment coating structures. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2010; 10:4592-4595. [PMID: 21128462 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2010.1675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The pretilt angles for the optically compensated bend (OCB) mode liquid crystals have been improved using novel patterned dual alignment coating structures in this study. The transition from the splay configuration to the bend configuration can thus be effectively reduced. The dual alignment coating structures consisted of a horizontal alignment polyimide (PI) and a patterned vertical alignment liquid crystal polymer (LCP). Three patterning masks were designed for the photolithography process. The pretilt angles were demonstrated to be increased to 34 degrees for the triangle lattice array-patterned cells. It became 31 degrees for the square lattice array-patterned cells, and 24 degrees for the honeycomb lattice array-patterned cells. The improved pretilt angles were illustrated by the force balance model that can be predicted by the LCP area ratio. The effective control over the pretilt angle could improve the response time to 2 ms when the voltage was ramped up to 5.5 V for the OCB mode liquid crystal devices.
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- G M Wu
- Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kweisan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan, Republic of China
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Wu GM, Chien HW, Huang JW, Zeng HL. Intermediate pre-tilt angle control by a composite alignment thin film structure for liquid crystal displays. Nanotechnology 2010; 21:134022. [PMID: 20208122 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/21/13/134022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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We designed a patterned composite alignment thin film structure using a horizontal alignment polyimide (PI) layer and vertical alignment liquid crystal polymer (LCP) pillars. The LCP polymer precursor concentration was varied at 0-10% and the pillars were introduced by a photolithography process. Both single-sided and double-sided liquid crystal display cells were assembled for a series of electro-optical characterization techniques. The horizontal PI alignment layer alone had a designated control of the pre-tilt angle of 7 degrees after the prescribed mechanical rubbing process. The pre-tilt angle was improved to 24 degrees when the LCP precursor concentration was 5%. It was further increased to 61 degrees at the concentration of 10%. In addition, the study on the electrical response time and gray level variation demonstrated promising results for potential applications. The field-on response time was only 2.79 ms and the field-off response time was 0.35 ms for the double-sided liquid crystal display cells using a ramping voltage of 5.5 V. The effective control of the cell pre-tilt angle suggested that the display power consumption and response time would be greatly improved.
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- G M Wu
- Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, Department of Electronic Engineering, Chang Gung University, Kweisan, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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The present research is a preliminary investigation of the changes of immunoglobulins in serum, saliva and gingival sulcus fluid in response to acute and chronic acupuncture stimulation in 70 volunteers. The acute effect of acupuncture showed that 30 minutes and 24 hours after acupuncture treatment saliva IgA levels were significantly increased in those who had previous low levels of IgA, but decreased in those who had previous high levels. When acupuncture was given daily for 2 weeks, the saliva IgA level was significantly increased, about 20% higher than that of the initial value. The IgG levels in serum and gingival sulcus fluid were decreased at 30 minutes after acupuncture treatment. On the other hand, chronic acupuncture stimulation (daily for 7-10 days) significantly increased IgG levels in both serum and gingival sulcus fluid. The regulatory effect of acupuncture on the immunological function of body defense system is discussed.
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- M M Yang
- Department of Physiology, University of Hong Kong
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