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Photocatalytic CO2 reduction plays a crucial role in advancing solar fuels, and enhancing the efficiency of the chosen photocatalysts is essential for sustainable energy production. This study demonstrates advancements in the performance of g-C3N4 as a photocatalyst achieved through surface modifications such as exfoliation to increase surface area and surface oxidation for improved charge separation. We also introduce reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in various ratios to both bulk and exfoliated g-C3N4, which effectively mitigates charge recombination and establishes an optimal ratio for enhanced efficiency. g-C3N4/rGO serves to fabricate a hybrid organic/inorganic heterojunction with Cs3Bi2Br9, resulting in a g-C3N4/rGO/Cs3Bi2Br9 composite. This leads to a remarkable increase in photocatalytic conversion of CO2 and H2O to CO, H2 and CH4 at rates of 54.3 (±2.0) µmole- g-1 h-1, surpassing that of pure Cs3Bi2Br9 (11.2 ± 0.4 µmole- g-1 h-1) and bulk g-C3N4 (5.5 ± 0.5 µmole- g-1 h-1). The experimentally determined energy diagram indicates that rGO acts as a solid redox mediator between g-C3N4 and Cs3Bi2Br9 in a Z-scheme heterojunction configuration, ensuring that the semiconductor (Cs3Bi2Br9) with the shallowest conduction band drives the reduction and the one with the deepest valence band (g-C3N4) drives the oxidation. The successful formation of this high-performance heterojunction underscores the potential of the developed composite as a photocatalyst for CO2 reduction, offering promising prospects for advancing the field of solar fuels and achieving sustainable energy goals.
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Hepatitis E infection is typically caused by contaminated water or food. In July and August 2022, an outbreak of hepatitis E was reported in a nursing home in Zhejiang Province, China. Local authorities and workers took immediate actions to confirm the outbreak, investigated the sources of infection and routes of transmission, took measures to terminate the outbreak, and summarized the lessons learned. An epidemiological investigation was conducted on all individuals in the nursing home, including demographic information, clinical symptoms, history of dietary, water intake and contact. Stool and blood samples were collected from these populations for laboratory examinations. The hygiene environment of the nursing home was also investigated. A case-control study was conducted to identify the risk factors for this outbreak. Of the 722 subjects in the nursing home, 77 were diagnosed with hepatitis E, for an attack rate of 10.66 %. Among them, 18 (23.38 %, 18/77) individuals had symptoms such as jaundice, fever, and loss of appetite and were defined as the population with hepatitis E. The average age of people infected with hepatitis E virus (HEV) was 59.96 years and the attack rate of hepatitis E among women (12.02 %, 59/491) was greater than that among men (7.79 %, 18/231). The rate was the highest among caregivers (22.22 %, 32/144) and lowest among logistics personnel (6.25 %, 2/32); however, these differences were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Laboratory sequencing results indicated that the genotype of this hepatitis E outbreak was 4d. A case-control study showed that consuming pig liver (odds ratio (OR) = 7.50; 95 % confidence interval [CI]: 3.84-16.14, P < 0.001) and consuming raw fruits and vegetables (OR = 5.92; 95 % CI: 1.74-37.13, P = 0.017) were risk factors for this outbreak of Hepatitis E. Moreover, a monitoring video showed that the canteen personnel did not separate raw and cooked foods, and pig livers were cooked for only 2 min and 10 s. Approximately 1 month after the outbreak, an emergency vaccination for HEV was administered. No new cases were reported after two long incubation periods (approximately 4 months). The outbreak of HEV genotype 4d was likely caused by consuming undercooked pig liver, resulting in an attack rate of 10.66 %. This was related to the rapid stir-frying cooking method and the hygiene habit of not separating raw and cooked foods.
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Culinária , Hepatite E , Casas de Saúde , Carne de Porco , Vírus da Hepatite E/classificação , Vírus da Hepatite E/genética , Hepatite E/epidemiologia , Hepatite E/transmissão , Hepatite E/virologia , Genótipo , China/epidemiologia , Carne de Porco/virologia , Fígado/virologia , Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Fatores de Risco , FilogeniaRESUMO
This paper reports the isolation of two undescribed phenolic glycosides (1 and 2), together with seven known compounds (3-9) from the branches of Viburnum chinshanense. The structures of undescribed compounds were elucidated by comprehensive spectroscopic methods (1D NMR, 2D NMR, and HRESIMS). The sugar units of compounds 1 and 2 were identified by acid hydrolysis and HPLC analysis of the chiral derivatives of the monosaccharides. Furthermore, the αamylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of all isolates were evaluated and compounds 1, 5, and 8 displayed potential αamylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. The molecular docking analyses of compounds 1 and 8 with the potent inhibition towards the target enzymes were also performed.
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BACKGROUND: Thoracic surgery without general anesthesia can be traced back to the First World War, and thoracic epidural block was used to complete the operation due to a large number of patients with gunshot wounds who needed emergency thoracic surgery. By reducing the intraoperative opioid dose, intraoperative and postoperative opioid-related adverse events such as respiratory depression, nausea and vomiting, delirium, hyperalgesia, and other side effects can be reduced to the benefit of patients. METHODS: A 72-year-old male patient was admitted to the hospital with a 5-day history of multifocal pain throughout the body caused by a fall. The injury was not treated at that time, and the pain gradually increased, accompanied by cough with difficulty expelling sputum. DIAGNOSES: Left lung contusion; traumatic pneumonia; multiple left rib fractures; left fluid pneumothorax; thyroid tumor of unknown nature, possibly malignant. Grade I tracheal stenosis; Sequelae of cerebral infarction. Because of goiter and severe tracheal compression, the patient was not intubated and received deopiated general anesthesia combined with epidural anesthesia to preserve spontaneous breathing. OUTCOMES: At the end of the video-assisted thoracoscopic exploration, the patient was immediately conscious and returned directly to the ward 6 min later. The patient was able to move freely after surgery and eat normally within 6 h of surgery. The postoperative visual analog scale score was 2 points, and there were no anesthetic complications during the follow-up. CONCLUSION: The opioid-free anesthesia strategy of tubeless general anesthesia, allowing spontaneous breathing combined with epidural anesthesia in elderly patients with tracheal stenosis undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery can not only avoid accidents and injuries caused by tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, but can also significantly reduce postoperative respiratory complications, optimize postoperative analgesia, and help achieve enhanced recovery after surgery.
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Anestesia Epidural , Estenose Traqueal , Ferimentos por Arma de Fogo , Masculino , Humanos , Idoso , Cirurgia Torácica Vídeoassistida , Analgésicos Opioides , Constrição Patológica , Dor Pós-Operatória/tratamento farmacológico , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologiaRESUMO
Tetracycline (TC), widely found in various environments, poses significant risks to ecosystems and human health. While efficient biodegradation removes TC, the mechanisms underlying this process have not been elucidated. This study investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying TC biosorption and transfer within the extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) of strain DX-21 and its biodegradation process using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, molecular docking, and multiomics. Under TC stress, DX-21 increased TC biosorption by secreting more extracellular polysaccharides and proteins, particularly the latter, mitigating toxicity. Moreover, specialized transporter proteins with increased binding capacity facilitated TC movement from the EPS to the cell membrane and within the cell. Transcriptomic and untargeted metabolomic analyses revealed that the presence of TC led to the differential expression of 306 genes and significant alterations in 37 metabolites. Notably, genes related to key enzymes, such as electron transport, peroxidase, and oxidoreductase, exhibited significant differential expression. DX-21 combated and degraded TC by regulating metabolism, altering cell membrane permeability, enhancing oxidative defense, and enhancing energy availability. Furthermore, integrative omics analyses indicated that DX-21 degrades TC via various enzymes, reallocating resources from other biosynthetic pathways. These results advance the understanding of the metabolic responses and regulatory mechanisms of DX-21 in response to TC.
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Antibacterianos , Biodegradação Ambiental , Pseudomonas , Tetraciclina , Tetraciclina/toxicidade , Tetraciclina/metabolismo , Pseudomonas/metabolismo , Pseudomonas/genética , Pseudomonas/efeitos dos fármacos , Antibacterianos/toxicidade , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Metabolômica , Proteínas de Bactérias/metabolismo , Proteínas de Bactérias/genética , Transcriptoma/efeitos dos fármacos , MultiômicaRESUMO
Subtype interference has a significant impact on the epidemiological patterns of seasonal influenza viruses (SIVs). We used attributable risk percent [the absolute value of the ratio of the effective reproduction number (Râ) of different subtypes minus one] to quantify interference intensity between A/H1N1 and A/H3N2, as well as B/Victoria and B/Yamagata. The interference intensity between A/H1N1 and A/H3N2 was higher in southern China 0.26 (IQR: 0.11-0.46) than in northern China 0.17 (IQR: 0.07-0.24). Similarly, interference intensity between B/Victoria and B/Yamagata was also higher in southern China 0.14 (IQR: 0.07-0.24) than in norther China 0.10 (IQR: 0.04-0.18). High relative humidity significantly increased subtype interference, with the highest relative risk reaching 20.59 (95% CI: 6.12-69.33) in southern China. Southern China exhibited higher levels of subtype interference, particularly between A/H1N1 and A/H3N2. Higher relative humidity has a more pronounced promoting effect on subtype interference.
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The phytochemical investigation of Viburnum chinshanense leaves led to the isolation and identification of four new phenolic glycosides, viburninsides A-D (1-4), and eight known analogues (5-12). The structures of the four undescribed compounds were determined by spectroscopic techniques, including 1D NMR, 2D NMR, and HRESIMS, and their containing sugar units were confirmed by acid hydrolysis and HPLC analysis of the monosaccharide's chiral derivatives. Additionally, the α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities of the isolated compounds were assessed. Compounds 1, 2, 4, 9, and 10 exhibited potential inhibitory activities against α-amylase and α-glucosidase with IC50 values ranging from 35.07â µM to 47.42â µM and 18.27â µM to 43.65â µM, respectively. Molecular docking analysis of compound 4 with the strongest inhibition against the target enzymes was also conducted.
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Glicosídeos , Viburnum , Glicosídeos/química , Inibidores de Glicosídeo Hidrolases/química , alfa-Glucosidases/química , alfa-Amilases , Simulação de Acoplamento Molecular , Fenóis/farmacologiaRESUMO
Ten previously undescribed iridoid constituents, viburnshosins A-E (1-5) and viburnshosides A-E (6-10), together with one known analogue (11), were isolated from the branches of Viburnum chinshanense. Their structures were unambiguously elucidated by a comprehensive analysis of 1D and 2D NMR data, together with HRESIMS spectroscopic data. The absolute configurations of compounds 1-10 were assigned by means of the calculated ECD spectra. Interestingly, compounds 2 and 3 are the first iridoids with an unusual C-3-C-7 oxo bridge. Compounds 4, 5, and 10 displayed remarkable inhibitory effects against α-amylase (IC50: 38.42, 37.65, and 21.64 µM, respectively) and α-glucosidase (IC50: 12.97, 19.34, and 25.71 µM, respectively), comparable to those of the positive control acarbose (IC50: 39.75 and 23.66 µM, respectively). The interaction modes of compounds 4 and 10 with two enzymes were analyzed by molecular modeling.
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Viburnum , alfa-Glucosidases , alfa-Glucosidases/metabolismo , Iridoides/química , Inibidores de Glicosídeo Hidrolases/química , Viburnum/química , Viburnum/metabolismo , Estrutura Molecular , alfa-AmilasesRESUMO
Introduction: Several studies have reported on hepatitis E virus (HEV) prevalence in various regions of China, but the results vary widely. Herein, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the seroprevalence, RNA-positive rate, genotype distribution of HEV in China, and its risk factors. Methods: We included 208 related studies involving 1,785,569 participants published between 1997 and 2022. Random-effects models were used to pool prevalence, and subgroup analyses were conducted by population, gender, age, study period, regions, and rural-urban distribution. The meta regression models and pooled odds ratios (OR) were performed to identify risk factors for HEV infections. Results: The pooled anti-HEV IgG, IgM, and Ag seroprevalence, and RNA detection rates in China from 1997 to 2022 were 23.17% [95% confidence interval (CI): 20.23-26.25], 0.73% (95% CI: 0.55-0.93), 0.12% (95% CI: 0.01-0.32), and 6.55% (95% CI: 3.46-12.05), respectively. The anti-HEV IgG seropositivity was higher in the occupational population (48.41%; 95% CI: 40.02-56.85) and older adult aged 50-59 years (40.87%; 95% CI: 31.95-50.11). The dominant genotype (GT) of hepatitis E in China was GT4. Notably, drinking non-tap water (OR = 1.82; 95% CI: 1.50-2.20), consumption of raw or undercooked meat (OR = 1.47; 95% CI: 1.17-1.84), and ethnic minorities (OR = 1.50; 95% CI: 1.29-1.73) were risk factors of anti-HEV IgG seroprevalence. Discussions: Overall, the prevalence of hepatitis E was relatively high in China, especially among older adults, ethnic minorities, and humans with occupational exposure to pigs. Thus, there is a need for preventive measures, including HEV infection screening and surveillance, health education, and hepatitis E vaccine intervention in high-risk areas and populations. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/, identifier CRD42023397036.
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OBJECTIVE: Understanding the global patterns of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is crucial for developing effective prevention and control strategies. METHODS: Data on RSV-related burden were extracted from the Global Burden of Disease 2019. Joinpoint regression models were used to assess the global temporal trends of RSV and further stratified analyses were conducted according to the Socio-demographic Index (SDI), which is a composite measure of income, education, and total fertility. Age-period-cohort model was used to evaluate age, period, and cohort effects. RESULTS: In 2019, the global age-standardized rate of mortality (ASMR) and disability-adjusted life years (ASR-DALYs) of RSV were 4.79/100,000 (95% uncertainty interval [95% UI]: 1.82/100,000-9.32/100,000) and 218.34/100,000 (95% UI: 92.06/100,000-376.80/100,000), respectively. The burden of RSV was higher in men than women. The highest ASMR (10.26/100,000, 3.80/100,000-20.16/100,000) and ASR-DALYs (478.71/100,000, 202.40/100,000-840.85/100,000) were reported in low-SDI region. Although mortality and DALYs rates in all age groups declined globally, the pace of decline was not uniform across age groups. Mortality rate in the elderly over 70 years surpassed that in children under 5 years in 2019. CONCLUSION: This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to reduce the burden of RSV, particularly in low-SDI region, and among the elderly over 70 years.
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Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial , Vírus Sincicial Respiratório Humano , Masculino , Criança , Humanos , Feminino , Pré-Escolar , Idoso , Anos de Vida Ajustados por Qualidade de Vida , Carga Global da Doença , Infecções por Vírus Respiratório Sincicial/epidemiologia , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Renda , Saúde GlobalRESUMO
RATIONALE: Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is an opioid-sparing technique that focuses on multimodal or balanced analgesia, relying on non-opioid adjuncts and regional anesthesia. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, often under the auspices of a perioperative pain service, can help guide and promote opioid reduced and OFA, without negatively impacting perioperative pain management or recovery. Ultrasound-guided regional nerve block is currently a good option for OFA due to anesthesiologists' mastery of ultrasound techniques. The safety of the OFA strategy for quadratus lumborum block (QLB) + transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) in the super-elderly patients has not been reported and remains unclear. We report a case of OFA anesthesia in a super-elderly patient with colon cancer. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 102-year-old female was admitted to the hospital due to "abdominal pain for a week" and received conservative treatment for more than 20 days, with poor results. DIAGNOSES: The patient was diagnosed with colorectal cancer associated with bronchiectasis and infection, multiple nodules in the right lower lung, and sinus arrhythmia. INTERVENTIONS: As the patient was a super-elderly patient with multiple diseases, we used an OFA strategy with general anesthesia combined with QLB and TAP. OUTCOMES: The patient awakened quickly and completely after surgery, and extubation was successful 2 min after surgery without anesthesia complications, which is in line with the concept of ERAS. LESSONS: The OFA strategies of ultrasound guidance quadratus lumborum block (Ul-QLB) and ultrasound guidance transversus abdominis plane block (Ul-TAP) may be safe and effective for ERAS in super-elderly patients with colorectal cancer surgery.
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Neoplasias do Colo , Recuperação Pós-Cirúrgica Melhorada , Bloqueio Nervoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Músculos Abdominais/inervação , Analgésicos Opioides , Neoplasias do Colo/cirurgia , Neoplasias do Colo/complicações , Bloqueio Nervoso/métodos , Dor Pós-Operatória/etiologiaRESUMO
To remove ammonium and tetracycline (TC) from wastewater, a new strain, DX-21, was isolated and exhibited simultaneous removal ability. The performance of DX-21 in TC removal, its removal mechanism, and the potential toxicities of the degradation products were investigated with genomics, mass spectrometry, density functional theory calculations, quantitative structure-activity relationship analyses, and Escherichia coli exposure experiments. DX-21 exhibited removal of ammonium (9.64 mg·L-1·h-1) via assimilation, and TC removal (0.85 mg·L-1·h-1) primarily occurred through cell surface bio-adsorption and biodegradation. Among the 12 identified degradation products, the majority exhibited lower toxicities than TC. Moreover, potential degradation pathways were proposed, including hydroxylation and deamination. Furthermore, DX-21 possessed TC resistance genes, various oxygenases and peroxidases that could potentially contribute to TC degradation. DX-21 colonized activated sludge and significantly enhanced the biodegradation of TC. Therefore, DX-21 showed potential for treating wastewater containing both ammonium and TC.
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Compostos de Amônio , Compostos Heterocíclicos , Águas Residuárias , Pseudomonas/metabolismo , Compostos de Amônio/análise , Tetraciclina/farmacologia , Tetraciclina/química , Antibacterianos/análiseRESUMO
This study investigated the removal characteristics of tetracycline (TC) in the presence of copper ions (Cu2+) in aerobic granular sludge by analyzing the TC removal pathway, composition and functional group changes of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), and microbial community structure. The TC removal pathway changed from cell biosorption to EPS biosorption, and the microbial degradation rate of TC was reduced by 21.37% in the presence of Cu2+. Cu2+ and TC induced enrichment of denitrifying bacteria and EPS-producing bacteria by regulating the expression of signaling molecules and amino acid synthesis genes to increase the content of EPS and -NH2 groups in EPS. Although Cu2+ reduced the content of acidic hydroxyl functional groups (AHFG) in EPS, an increase in TC concentration stimulated the secretion of more AHFG and -NH2 groups in EPS. The long-term presence of TC presence of the relative abundances of Thauera, Flavobacterium and Rhodobacter and improved the removal efficiency.
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Compostos Heterocíclicos , Esgotos , Esgotos/microbiologia , Cobre/metabolismo , Tetraciclina/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/farmacologia , Antibacterianos/metabolismo , Bactérias/genética , Bactérias/metabolismo , Reatores Biológicos , Eliminação de Resíduos LíquidosRESUMO
The coexistence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and seasonal influenza epidemics has become a potential threat to human health, particularly in China in the oncoming season. However, with the relaxation of nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the rebound extent of the influenza activities is still poorly understood. In this study, we constructed a susceptible-vaccinated-infectious-recovered-susceptible (SVIRS) model to simulate influenza transmission and calibrated it using influenza surveillance data from 2018 to 2022. We projected the influenza transmission over the next 3 years using the SVIRS model. We observed that, in epidemiological year 2021-2022, the reproduction numbers of influenza in southern and northern China were reduced by 64.0 and 34.5%, respectively, compared with those before the pandemic. The percentage of people susceptible to influenza virus increased by 138.6 and 57.3% in southern and northern China by October 1, 2022, respectively. After relaxing NPIs, the potential accumulation of susceptibility to influenza infection may lead to a large-scale influenza outbreak in the year 2022-2023, the scale of which may be affected by the intensity of the NPIs. And later relaxation of NPIs in the year 2023 would not lead to much larger rebound of influenza activities in the year 2023-2024. To control the influenza epidemic to the prepandemic level after relaxing NPIs, the influenza vaccination rates in southern and northern China should increase to 53.8 and 33.8%, respectively. Vaccination for influenza should be advocated to reduce the potential reemergence of the influenza epidemic in the next few years.
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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate region-specific epidemiologic characteristics of influenza and influenza transmission zones (ITZs). METHODS: Weekly influenza surveillance data of 156 countries from 1996 to 2021 were obtained using FluNet. Joinpoint regression was used to describe global influenza virus trends, and clustering analyses were used to classify the ITZs. RESULTS: The global median average positive rate for total influenza virus was 16.19% (interquartile range: 11.62-25.70%). Overall, three major subtypes (influenza H1, H3, and B viruses) showed alternating epidemics. Notably, the proportion of influenza B viruses increased significantly from July 2020 to June 2021, reaching 62.66%. The primary peaks of influenza virus circulation in the north were earlier than those in the south. Global influenza virus circulation was significantly characterized by seven ITZs, including "Northern America" (primary peak: week 10), "Eastern & Southern-Asia" (primary peak: week 10), "Europe" (primary peak: week 11), "Asia-Europe" (primary peak: week 12), "Southern-America" (primary peak: week 30), "Oceania-Melanesia-Polynesia" (primary peak: week 39), and "Africa" (primary peak: week 46). CONCLUSION: Global influenza virus circulation was significantly characterized by seven ITZs that could be applied to influenza surveillance and warning.
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Influenza Humana , Orthomyxoviridae , Humanos , Estações do Ano , Vírus da Influenza B , Organização Mundial da SaúdeRESUMO
As a barrier against external toxic effects, extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) directly affect the toxicity and removal efficiency of exogenous substances. The reaction of EPSs with exogenous substances has been taken into consideration. The contents of EPSs in sludge cultivated by different influent water vary greatly, which leads to great differences in the binding ability and reaction sequence between EPSs and exogenous substances. However, the results in this respect are very limited. In this study, the binding characteristics between exogenous tetracycline (TC)/copper ions (Cu2+) and EPSs from aerobic granular sludge cultured under single and coexisting TC/Cu2+ were assessed by three-dimensional fluorescence-parallel factor analysis. The pollutants in the influent water could directionally induce microorganisms to secrete more EPSs, while fluorescence substances in EPSs could combine with the exogenous substances to lessen their effects. In the presence of coexisting TC and Cu2+ in the influent water, the ability of fluorescence substances in EPSs to combine with exogenous TC or Cu2+ weakened, and humic substances in EPSs were more susceptible than protein substances to binding with exogenous substances. However, the reaction order between EPSs components and exogenous TC or Cu2+ was opposite, and the ability of fluorescence substances in EPSs to combine with exogenous TC or Cu2+ was enhanced under individual TC or Cu2+ existing in the influent water. This study provided new insights into the interaction between EPSs and exogenous substances.
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Cobre , Esgotos , Esgotos/química , Matriz Extracelular de Substâncias Poliméricas , Tetraciclina , Proteínas , AntibacterianosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore whether indoor or outdoor relative humidity (RH) modulates the influenza epidemic transmission in temperate and subtropical climates. METHODS: In this study, the daily temperature and RH in 1558 households from March 2017 to January 2019 in five cities across both temperate and subtropical regions in China were collected. City-level outdoor temperature and RH from 2013 to 2019 were collected from the weather stations. We first estimated the effective reproduction number (Rt) of influenza and then used time-series analyses to explore the relationship between indoor/outdoor RH/absolute humidity and the Rt of influenza. Furthermore, we expanded the measured 1-year indoor temperature and the RH data into 5 years and used the same method to examine the relationship between indoor/outdoor RH and the Rt of influenza. RESULTS: Indoor RH displayed a seasonal pattern, with highs during the summer months and lows during the winter months, whereas outdoor RH fluctuated with no consistent pattern in subtropical regions. The Rt of influenza followed a U-shaped relationship with indoor RH in both temperate and subtropical regions, whereas a U-shaped relationship was not observed between outdoor RH and Rt. In addition, indoor RH may be a better indicator for Rt of influenza than indoor absolute humidity. CONCLUSION: The findings indicated that indoor RH may be the driver of influenza seasonality in both temperate and subtropical locations in China.
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Influenza Humana , Humanos , Influenza Humana/epidemiologia , Umidade , Tempo (Meteorologia) , Estações do Ano , Temperatura , China/epidemiologiaRESUMO
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine reduces the prevalence of genital warts and the cancers they are associated with in males. However, the vaccination of males has always been neglected. Here, we performed a meta-analysis to comprehend the acceptability of the HPV vaccine in men and the factors impacting vaccination intentions. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Ovid, CNKI, and Wan Fang up to 5 July 2023 for studies that reported HPV vaccine acceptance among men. A random effects model was used to obtain the pooled acceptance rate, and subgroup analysis was performed. Then, the influencing factors of HPV vaccination in males were analyzed. A total of 57 studies with 32,962 samples were included in the analysis. The overall acceptance rate of the HPV vaccine in general men was 47.04% (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 39.23-54.93%), and 62.23% (95% CI: 52.93-71.10%) among those whose sexual orientation contained men. HPV vaccine acceptance rates differed significantly between the two populations (p = 0.01). The population with a medical background (46.23%, 95% CI: 40.28-52.24%) was more willing to be vaccinated. In comparison to the employed population (66.93%, 95% CI: 48.79-82.81%) and the unemployed (68.44%, 95% CI: 52.82-82.23%), vaccination acceptance rates were lower among students (47.35%, 95% CI: 37.00-57.81%) (p = 0.04). The most significant barriers to vaccination were perceived low risk of infection for themselves (45.91%, 95% CI: 31.73-60.43%), followed by vaccine cost (43.46%, 95% CI: 31.20-56.13%). Moreover, the recommendations from medical professionals (60.90%, 95%CI: 44.23-76.37%) and sexual partners (60.09%, 95%CI: 27.11-88.67%) were significant factors in promoting vaccination. Overall, acceptance of the HPV vaccine among general men was at a lower level, despite being slightly higher among men with a same-sex orientation. Popularizing knowledge about diseases and vaccines, encouraging medical professionals to recommend vaccines to men, or reducing the cost of vaccines may promote HPV vaccination.
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Gentirigeoside B (GTS B) is a dammaren-type triterpenoid glycoside isolated from G. rigescens Franch, a traditional Chinese medicinal plant. In the present study, the evaluation of the anti-aging effect and action mechanism analysis for this compound were conducted. GTS B significantly extended the replicative lifespan and chronological lifespan of yeast at doses of 1, 3 and 10 µM. Furthermore, the inhibition of Sch9 and activity increase of Rim15, Msn2 proteins which located downstream of TORC1 signaling pathway were observed after treatment with GTS B. Additionally, autophagy of yeast was increased. In addition, GTS B significantly improved survival rate of yeast under oxidative stress conditions as well as reduced the levels of ROS and MDA. It also increased the gene expression and enzymatic activities of key anti-oxidative enzymes such as Sod1, Sod2, Cat and Gpx. However, this molecule failed to extend the lifespan of yeast mutants such as ∆cat, ∆gpx, ∆sod1, ∆sod2, ∆skn7 and ∆uth1. These results suggested that GTS B exerts an anti-aging effect via inhibition of the TORC1/Sch9/Rim15/Msn signaling pathway and enhancement of autophagy. Therefore, GTS B may be a promising candidate molecule to develop leading compounds for the treatment of aging and age-related disorders.
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BACKGROUND: Rotavirus is the leading global pathogen of diarrhea-associated mortality and poses a great threat to public health in all age groups. This study aimed to explore the global burden and 30-year change patterns of rotavirus infection-associated deaths. METHODS: Based on the Global Burden of Disease 2019 Study (GBD 2019), we analyzed the age-standardized death rate (ASDR) of rotavirus infection by sex, geographical region, and sociodemographic index (SDI) from 1990 to 2019. A Joinpoint regression model was used to analyze the global trends in rotavirus infection over the 30 years, SaTScan software was used to detect the spatial and temporal aggregations, and a generalized linear model to explore the relationship between sociodemographic factors and death rates of rotavirus infection. RESULTS: Globally, rotavirus infection was the leading cause of diarrheal deaths, accounting for 19.11% of deaths from diarrhea in 2019. Rotavirus caused a higher death burden in African, Oceanian, and South Asian countries in the past three decades. The ASDR of rotavirus declined from 11.39 (95% uncertainty interval [95% UI] 5.46-19.48) per 100,000 people in 1990 to 3.41 (95% UI 1.60-6.01) per 100,000 people in 2019, with an average annual percentage change (AAPC) (- 4.07%, P < 0.05). However, a significant uptrend was found in high-income North America (AAPC = 1.79%, P < 0.05). The death rate was the highest among children under 5 years worldwide. However, the death rates of elderly individuals over 70 years were higher than those of children under 5 years in 2019 among high, high-middle, middle, and low-middle SDI regions. Current health expenditure, gross domestic product per capita, and the number of physicians per 1000 people were significantly negatively correlated with death rates of rotavirus. CONCLUSIONS: Although the global trends in the rotavirus burden have decreased substantially over the past three decades, the burden of rotavirus remained high in Africa, Oceania, and South Asia. Children under 5 years and elderly individuals over 70 years were the populations most at risk for rotavirus infection-associated deaths, especially elderly individuals over 70 years in relatively high SDI regions. More attention should be paid to these areas and populations, and effective public health policies should be implemented in the future.