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【Objective】 To investigate the prevalence of depression in blood donors and analyze the related factors, so as to develop a rapid depression screening model for blood donors. 【Methods】 A total of 13 015 street whole blood donors in Guangzhou Blood Center during May to August, 2020 filled in an anonymous e-questionnaire, including social demography information and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 before donation. The cut-off value for detecting depression was 10. Logistic regression by SPSS 26.0 was used to analyze depression related factors. 2-level decision tree with 30/10 as the minimum number of cases in parent/child node, 10-fold cross validation was used to cut items of PHQ-9 to form the depression screening model. 【Results】 364 out of 13 015 (2.80%) street whole blood donors reported a score ≥ 10. Donors with 18-29 years old (P <0.05), unmarried (P<0.05), less than 50 000 RMB household income per year (P< 0.05) were more prone to depression. 81.96% donors in "<10 scores" group, while 3.85%donors in "≥ 10 scores" group were in two terminal nodes formed by Item-6, 2 and 4 of PHQ-9. After verification by the 10 fold crossover method, the estimated misclassification risk of the model was 1.7%. 【Conclusion】 The screening prevalence of depression based on PHQ-9 in Guangzhou blood donors was 2.8%(95% CI: 2.52%-3.09%) . Donation frequency was not related to depression. A rapid and efficient depression screening model for blood donors based on item-6, 2 and 4 of PHQ-9 was developed.
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ObjectiveTo understand the vaccination situation of non-national immunization program （non-NIP） vaccines in Changning District， and to provide evidence for further strengthening the management of vaccination services and guiding community health service centers to construct vaccination clinics for children and adults. MethodsNumber of non-NIP vaccine doses in community health service centers， Changning District， was collected from Shanghai Immunization Information System from 2016 to 2020. Descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted. ResultsIn 2020， the overall number of non-NIP vaccine doses， proportion of non-NIP vaccine doses and average number of non-NIP vaccine doses in the community health service centers， Changning District， reached up to 115 361 doses， 63.41% and 1 664.54 per10 000 persons， respectively. Furthermore， the proportion of non-NIP vaccine doses showed a significantly upward trend （χtrend2=131.110， P<0.01）. The number of non-NIP vaccine doses increased mostly in adults aged >18 years. Human papillomavirus vaccines （HPV） and influenza vaccines （InfV） had the highest increase in vaccine doses. Additionally， non-NIP vaccination peaked from September to December in adults. ConclusionAlong with the number of non-NIP vaccine doses increase， it is necessary to strengthen the management of non-NIP vaccination and explore effective measures for construction of adult vaccination clinics to meet the public demand for vaccination.
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ObjectiveTo assess the coverage and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in the elderly. MethodsThis study was conducted in Changning District of Shanghai， targeting people aged 60 years and above. Vaccination data between 21 December 2020 and 28 February 2022 was retrieved from the Shanghai Collective Immunization System. Information on confirmed cases of COVID-19 from March 2022 through May 2022 was collected from the National Notifiable Diseases Reporting System. Vaccine effectiveness was calculated using the screening method. ResultsAs of 28 February 2022， 69.89% of people aged ≥60 years had received ≥1-dose vaccine， 63.80% had received full primary vaccination and 31.91% had received a booster dose. Vaccination coverage declined over age， with the lowest coverage in the elderly aged ≥80 years. Moreover， COVID-19 vaccination provided the highest protection against severe/critical illness and death due to the Omicron variants in the elderly aged ≥60 years. Full primary vaccination showed 96.15%（95%CI：84.15‒99.06）of vaccine effectiveness and booster vaccination showed 100% of the effectiveness against severe/critical COVID-19 and death. ConclusionsFull primary and booster vaccination coverage in the elderly is low， especially in those aged 80 and above. Our study finds high protection against COVID-19 associated severe/critical illness and death from both full primary and booster vaccination of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines in the elderly aged ≥60 years.
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【Objective】 To analyze the researches on blood donation service during 2001 to 2020, explore the development of blood donation service in China and discover the hot spots and weaknesses in current research, aimed to provide reference for future research. 【Methods】 The research team, institutions and hotspots of related literature from China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) were analyzed using CiteSpace. 【Results】 After analyzing the selected 969 relevant literature, it is concluded that there is few communication between the core author teams. The inter-agency research network is not mature enough, and the cooperation and communication between institutions need to be further strengthened. The high-frequency keywords were volunteer donors, satisfaction, blood donation response and humanized service. Quality control in the blood donation service process, maintenance and recruitment of regular blood donors, and the establishment and improvement of voluntary blood donation teams were research hot spots. 【Conclusion】 China has made fruitful achievements in the research of blood donation service after 20 years of development. The key point of future research is to strengthen the cooperation between different research teams, integrate the first-line practice of blood collection and supply, as well as explore the individualized and localized theory of blood donation service.
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【Objective】 To further determine the relationship between blood donor role cognition and blood donation behavior, then prepare of blood donor role identity scale(BDRIS). 【Methods】 The preparation of the scale was divided into five stages. It includes literature retrieval, expert interview, construction of the basic framework of the scale, scale test and statistical index test. The study focused on items selection, dimensions identification, measurement reliability, content and structural validity. 【Results】 The blood donor role identity scale consisted of 35 items. Exploratory factor analysis divided the items into six common factors, including role identity, role expectation, current situation of blood collection and supply, role conflict, external reward and blood donation experience. The α of scale was 0.840. 【Conclusion】 The reliability and validity of the scale meet the basic measurement requirements, and the framework of the blood donor role scale is basically formed. It can be used as one of the means to explore the ways and mechanisms of the role identity of blood donors in blood donation behavior.
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【Objective】 To apply the spatial distribution analysis based on ArcGIS software, which has been applied widely in other fields, so as to analyze the intended locations for whole blood donation. 【Methods】 After a random stratified sampling was conducted among blood donors in the 17 donation sites during August 1st, 2021- July 30th, 2022, their intended blood donation locations were collected by an e-questionnaire. Addresses of donors′ intended donation locations were derived for GCJ-02 coordinates form and transformed by pandas module of Python to WGS84 coordinates, which further loaded to ArcGIS Arcmap module using Grouping Analysis for 17 median centers. The addresses of 17 blood donation sites in Guangzhou Blood Center were transformed to WGS84 coordinates and loaded to ArcGIS Arcmap module using the same methods for 3 ring buffer analysis. The criterion for judging whether the two were " matched" was whether the intended blood donation sites were covered by or adjacent to the 3 ring buffer zone of the existing blood donation sites. 【Results】 Of the 17 potential sites obtained from the spatial distribution analysis of 40 523 valid addresses of donors, 8 sites were covered or adjacent to the buffer of the existing donation sites, while the other 9 sites were far away from the existing donation sites. 【Conclusion】 By analyzing the spatial distribution of donors′ intended donation addresses, we can find out the service needs of donors for donating blood conveniently, which can provide basis for further blood donation service optimization.
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【Objective】 To analyze the related factors affecting first-time platelet donors to become regular donors in Guangzhou in 2018, so as to provide reference for the retention of platelet donors. 【Methods】 The data of 4 361 first-time platelet donors in Guangzhou in 2018, including age, gender, initial donation unit, time for the primary and secondary donation were collected. The relevant factors affecting first-time blood donors to become regular donors were analyzed by Logistic regression analysis. 【Results】 Among the influencing factors, first-time donors returned in the first month were more likely to become regular donors (5.569 times that of those did not return)(OR 95% CI: 4.748~6.533, P<0.05). First-time donors who aged 45~60, and initially donated 2 units were more likely to become regular donors than those aged 18~24(1.857 times) (OR 95% CI: 1.413~2.441, P<0.05), and those initially donated only one unit (1.695 time) (OR 95% CI: 1.486~1.933, P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The returning in the first month, age and initial donation units predict long-term commitment for first-time donors. Encouraging first-time platelet donors to return within 1 month is more likely to convert them into regular blood donors.
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【Objective】 To investigate the positive and negative influencing factors concerning repeated blood donation among college students, in order to provide reference for the maintenance and retention of college student blood donors. 【Methods】 The questionnaire was made in terms of motivators, barriers and social supports related to repeated blood donation based on relevant literature at home and broad and the results of semi-structured interviews. From November to December 2020, 1 200 college donors from 10 colleges in Guangzhou were selected. The results of questionnaires were analyzed with Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression by SPSS 26.0. 【Results】 Good for health, shortage of blood, favorable policy concerning blood donation, and blood need of family members were the four motivators of repeated blood donation. The inconvenience of blood donation location and dissatisfaction with blood donation souvenir were the two barriers. In addition, encouragement from classmates and curiosity were the two motivators, and harmful to health was the barrier in first-time college blood donors. 【Conclusion】 Blood banks should strengthen the publicity of blood related knowledge, preferential policies concerning blood donation, and status of blood collection and supply, etc, make full use of the influence of peers and the favorable environment of colleges to form a right atmosphere for blood donation, and enhance the reputation and service of blood banks.
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【Objective】 To explore the effect of questionnaires on the re-recruitment of lapsed blood donors, and to ensure the retention of regular blood donors for blood supply in blood stations. 【Methods】 Blood Donation Motivation Questionnaire and Blood Donation Deterrents Questionnaire were designed for inactive and lapsing blood donors to inquire the motivation of the latest blood donation, such as "blood donation can save lives" and the reasons for no longer participating in blood donation, such as "there are no blood donation sites nearby", respectively. 13 093 blood donors with donation frequency ≥3 times and last donation during January 1 to May 17, 2018 in Guangzhou were selected as subjects. Text messages containing the links to the correspondent electronic questionnaires were sent to intervention group 1 (n=4 364) to fulfill the Blood Donation Motivation Questionnaire and intervention group 2 (n=4364) to fulfill Blood Donation Deterrents Questionnaire from May 18 to 25, 2020. None questionnaire was issued to the control group (n=4 365). The re-donation rates in the three groups within 2 months after the questionnaire delivery were analyzed by intention to treat (ITT) analysis and average treatment effect (ATT) estimation. 【Results】 The response rate of valid questionnaires was 5.422% (710/13 093), of which 7.424% (324/4 364) were in intervention group 1 and 8.845% (386/4 364) in intervention group 2. The collected questionnaire showed that the score of "blood donation can save lives" was the highest (2.31±0.79)in intervention group 1, and the score of "no blood donation site nearby" was the highest (2.31±0.80). in intervention group 2.2 months of observation showed that the re-donation rate was similar among all three groups by ITT analysis (Ps>0.05). ATT estimation results showed that the re-donation rates of intervention group 1 and intervention group 2 were 5.56%(18/324) and 3.11%(12/386), respectively(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Motivation questionnaire is a simple and convenient way to remind blood donors who have multiple donations to donate blood again.
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【Objective】 To investigate the changes of platelet, white blood cell, red blood cell counts, Hb and PCV before and after plateletpheresis donation. 【Methods】 10 444 platelet donors who donated platelet from Aug 1, 2019 to Jul 31, 2020 were selected as subjects, among which first-time donors were selected as control group and donors who donated twice or more as donation group. After matching gender and age using Propensity Score Matching method in the two groups, the changes of platelet, white blood cell, red blood cell counts, Hb and PCV of platelet blood donors were compared by t test. 【Results】 There were a slight increase in Plt (t=-6.651, P0.05) and in PCV (t=0.030, P>0.05) after plateletpheresis donation. 【Conclusion】 Plateletpheresis donation has an effect on some peripheral blood parameters, but within the normal reference range.
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【Objective】 To investigate the impact of ceasing mutual blood donation on voluntary blood donation in Guangzhou. 【Methods】 The data of blood donation from July 2016 to December 2019 (42-month before and after the official cease of mutual blood donation) in the Blood Collection and Supply System of Guangzhou Blood Center, including whole blood donations and apheresis platelets donations, were collected for interrupted time series analysis by month. Blood donors who donated (either whole blood or platelets) during 2016 were followed up until December 31, 2019, and the re-donation rate was analyzed by Chi-square test, t test and logistic regression analysis. 【Results】 The results showed that ceasing mutual blood donation had a significantly positive effect on the increase of platelet donations, but had no significant effect on whole blood donation. In 2016, whole blood donations and platelet donations were mainly voluntary (86.4% and 60.8%, respectively). In comparison of voluntary blood donation, the overall blood deferral rate(by dual assays) of mutual blood donation was higher (P<0.01), but the difference diminished as they donated twice or more. The re-donation rate of blood donors (mutual non-remunerated, voluntary, or both) all increased after the ceasing of mutual blood donation (mutual non-remunerated, : 4.7% vs 4.0%, χ2=29.8, P<0.01; voluntary: 24.8% vs 9.9%, χ2=17295.3, P<0.01; both: 36.3% vs 28.1%, χ2=29.3, P<0.01). The re-donation rate of mutual platelet donors decreased after the ceasing of mutual blood donation, but the number of voluntary platelet donors increased. 【Conclusion】 The ceasing of mutual blood donation was in favour of voluntary blood donation in Guangzhou since various means had been previously adopted by Guangzhou Blood Center to create a long-term mechanism of voluntary blood donation. The number of voluntary blood donors has increased, and the clinical use of blood has been further guaranteed.
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【Objective】 To obtain HTLV prevalence data among blood donors in mainland China through meta-analyze, and provide reference for relevant policies. 【Methods】 The literature concerning HTLV prevalence among blood donors in mainland China before April 15, 2021 in CNKI, Wanfang and Pubmed was searched. According to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, relative literature within recent 10 years was screened and then analyzed by meta-analysis using R3.3. 【Results】 A total of 69 articles were included, covering 22 provincial administrative regions, with a total sample size of 7 435 501 cases. 535 cases were HTLV positive, of which 491 centred on three coastal provinces as Fujian, Guangdong and Zhejiang, and 44 scattered in 11 other provincial administrative regions. The pooled prevalence of HTLV in blood donors in Fujian, Guangdong and Zhejiang provinces were 3.25/10 000(95%CI 1.91/10 000~4.58/10 000), 0.13/10 000(95%CI 0.09/10 000~0.17/10 000) and 0.33/10 000(95%CI 0.06/10 000~0.61/10 000), respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that the pooled prevalence of HTLV in Fujian blood donors decreased since December 2015. 【Conclusion】 Blood donors in mainland China present low HTLV prevalence, mainly distributed in three coastal provinces as Fujian, Guangdong and Zhejiang. The sample size tested increased greatly since HTLV screening for blood donors was popularized nationwide in blood stations in December 2015, the infection rate of HTLV in Fujian, however, did not increase as expected.
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【Objective】 To study and analyze the fluctuation of peripheral blood of apheresis platelet donors aged 56~60, so as to provide data support for safe recruitment and retention of elderly donorsin China. 【Methods】 Elderly apheresisplatelet donors, aged 56~60, donated for 6 769 occasions from 2017 to 2019 in Guangzhou Blood Center were analyzed retrospectively and grouped by gender and age. The fluctuation of peripheral blood was analyzed byone way ANOVA.Further pairwise comparison was carried out by Turky if there were statistical differences. 【Results】 All the peripheral blood levels were statistically significant between men and women aged around 56 (P<0.05). The Plt(×109 / L), RBC(×1012 / L) and Hb(g/L) of women after and before 56 were (274.33±49.47) vs (296.61±44.89), (4.48±0.35) vs (4.4±0.3), and (125.87±9.08) vs (128.33±8.79), respectively, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05), while no differences was noticed between them inWBC(×109 / L) and Hct, (6.29±1.36) vs (6.26±1.46) and (0.39±0.05) vs (0.39±0.02), respectively(P>0.05). The RBC(1012 / L), Hb(g/L), WBC(×109 / L) and Hctof men after and before 56 were (4.94±0.39) vs (4.91±0.35), (137.15±12.83) vs (141.29±10.67), (5.77±1.23) vs (6.03±1.26) and (0.42±0.03) vs (0.42±0.03), respectively, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05), and no significant difference was noticed in Plt(×109 / L)(283.94±59.63) vs (283.5±62.7)(P>0.05). There was no significant difference in Plt between men and women after 56 (P>0.05). The RBC, Hb and Hct of men around 56 were higher than those of women (P<0.05). The deferral rate of pretransfusion blood testing increased as the platelet donors were older than 56, showing statistical significance(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 Fluctuation of peripheral blood levelof platelet donors aged 56~60 occurred when they were around 56 years old, but within the normal range.Therefore, blood donation is generally safe under the current policy. As the physiological regulation function of these donors has decreased, the monitoring of peripheral blood routine before and after blood donation needs to be strengthened to ensure blood quality and the health of elderly platelet donors.
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Objective To study the correlation between expression level of als3 gene and the in vivo biofilm formation of Candida albicans in mice.Methods The real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was used to detect als3 gene expressions of the clinical Candida albicans isolates from February 2016 to August 2016 in Tianjing No.1 Central Hospital.According to the expression levels of als3 gene, Candida albicans isolates were divided into high and low-expression groups.Thirty C57 mice were randomly assigned to high-expression group (n=15), low-expression group (n=5) and blank group (n=5).Animal model of Candida albicans biofilm was established based on venous catheter and intraperitoneal injection of Candida albicans.Catheters were removed after two weeks;inverted microscope was used for the observation of Candida albicans biofilm formation and transmission electron microscope was used for the observation of its ultrastructure.After irrigating the catheter, the growth of Candida albicans was observed;real-time PCR was used to detect the expression levels of als3 gene 12, 24, and 48 h after the catheter being removed.In this study, t test was used for measurement data and chi-square test was used for rate comparisons.Results In high-expression group, 11 strains (11/15) formed biofilms.In als3 low-expression group, only one strain (1/10) formed biofilm.The difference between these two group was statistically significant (x2=9.64,P0.05).In the als3 high-expression group, the expression of als3 gene declined gradually during the biofilm formation.In the als3 low-expression group, the change of als3 gene expression was not obvious.The expressions of als3 gene over time between two groups were significantly different (t=8.7, 10.3 and 9.2, respectively, all P<0.05).Conclusion The high expression of als3 gene in Candida albicans facilitates the formation of biofilm in vivo.
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Objective To investigate the influential factors for the outcome of the first 131I therapy in patients with PTC after total thyroidectomy.Methods One hundred and fifty-nine patients (45 males,114 females,average age (43.4± 12.2) years) with PTC after total thyroidectomy who underwent 131I therapy from July 2014 to December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.Curative efficacy was evaluated 6 months after 131I therapy.Therapeutic outcome was evaluated according to TSH stimulated Tg (sTg) level,Dx-WBS and evidences of other imaging modalities.Twelve possible factors affecting therapeutic outcome of 131I therapy,including patients' age,gender,time interval between thyroidectomy and 131I therapy,primary tumors size and extrathyroidal extension,number and range of primary tumor lesions,lymph node metastases in surgery,status of thyroid remnant in 99TcmO4-imaging,pre-treatment laboratory measurements (TSH,sTg and TgAb),131I therapeutic dose,results of Rx-WBS and SPECT after 131I therapy,were analyzed with univariate and multivariate logistic regression.ROC curve and diagnostic critical point were analyzed to evaluate the predictive value of influential factors for the outcome of 131I therapy.Results The cure rate of the first 131I therapy was 64.2％ (102/159).Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that age,gender,lymph node metastases,sTg and 131I therapeutic dose (all P＜0.01) were the influential factors for the outcome of 131I therapy.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that lymph node metastases (regression coefficient:1.118) and sTg (regression coefficient:0.314) were influential factors (both P＜0.05).The regression equation was:Logit P =-4.155+ 1.118×lymph node metastases+0.314×sTg (x2 =93.7,P＜0.001).Taking sTg as a predictive factor for the outcome of 131I therapy,the AUC of ROC curve was 0.926 (95％ CI:0.888-0.963).The cut-off value of sTg was 2.97 μg/L with a sensitivity of 94.7％ (54/57) and a specificity of 76.5％ (78/102).Conclusions PTC patients with low sTg levels and few lymph node metastases after total thyroidectomy are more likely to be cured in the first 131I therapy.
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Objective To observe the effect of acupuncture on cystathionine gamma-lyase(CSE)and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in the colonic tissues of rats and to explore its mechanism for recovering the function of interstitial cells of Cajal(ICCs)in rats after colonic anastomosis . Methods Thirty SD rats were randomized into normal control group, model group(receiving colonic anastomosis) and acupuncture group. The acupuncture group received foot three-needle therapy on bilateral Zusanli(ST36), Sanyinjiao(SP6) and Taichong(LR3), once a day for 3 days after colonic anastomosis. And then the propulsive rate of the small intestine was measured. The count of ICCs with positively expressive c-kit in rat colonic tissues was measured by immunohistochemistry, the activity of CSE was observed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the activity of MPO was tested by biochemical method. Results Compared with the normal control group, the small intestinal propulsive rate in the model group was decreased, the number of ICCs with positively expressive c-kit was reduced, while the activities of CSE and MPO were increased(P<0.05). The acupuncture group had higher intestinal propulsive rate, more ICCs with positively expressive c-kit, and lower CSE and MPO activities than the model group(P<0.05).Conclusion Acupuncture can promote the recovering of postoperative gastrointestinal function, and its mechanism may be related to the regulation of CSE and MPO activities in the colonic tissues and to the restoration of ICCs function in the focus with positive c-kit.
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Objective To investigate the effect of acupuncture combined with antidepressant on behavioral changes and 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A and 2A receptor ( 5-HT1AR and 5-HT2AR) mRNA expression in nucleus raphes dorsalis (NRD) of sleep deprivation depression (SDD) rats. Methods Eight normal Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were caged together without any stimulus or treatment, serving as the normal group. Thirty-two SD rats were given solitary raise for 21 days, together with chronic unpredictable mild stress ( CUMS) and rapid eye movement ( REM) sleep deprivation to establish the model. Twenty-eight rats completed the modeling successfully, and were divided into model group, acupuncture group, medicine group, and combination group, 7 rats in each group. Rats in the model group were given modeling treatment but without any intervention. Rats in the acupuncture group were given acupuncture on acupoint Yintang, Shenting and bilateral Taichong, acupuncture stimulation lasting 15 s every 10 min and acupuncture retention for 20 min in each day. Rats in the medicine group were given gastric gavage of Zoloft solution (0.83 mg·kg-1·d-1) and Alprazolam solution (0.067 mg· kg-1·d-1) , and rats in the combination group were given both acupuncture and medicine intervention. The intervention for the three intervention groups lasted for 7 days. Results Compared with the normal group, body weight, Open-field scores and sucrose preference of the model rats were significantly decreased on modeling day 7, 14, 21 (P<0.05). On modeling day 28, body weight and Open-field scores of each intervention group were significantly increased compared with those of the model group (P<0.05), and Open-field scores of combination group differed from those of acupuncture group and medicine group ( P<0.05). Only sucrose preference of combination group was improved significantly compared with the model group (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, NRD 5-HT1AR mRNA expression level was increased in the combination group (P<0.05), and NRD 5-HT2AR mRNA expression level was down-regulated in all of the three intervention groups ( P<0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture and antidepressant treatment covering 7 days can evoke rapid effect on SDD rats, which can improve the slow effect of antidepressant.
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Objective To evaluate the method of PSM-mec detection by Vitek MS for nosocomialacquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) identification.Methods Totally 167 isolates of MRSA and 100 isolates of methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) used in this research were non-repetitively and prospectively collected between June 2012 and December 2013,two different SCCmec genotyping methods were applied for the MRSA strains,Vitek MS was used for identification of the isolates,the acquisition mass-spectrogram and the result mass-spectrogram at Myla system were analyzed among the different SCCmec type of MRSA.Results The 167 isolates of MRSA were classified into 5 major SCCmec types,among which SCCmec Ⅰ accounting for 3.6％ (6 isolates);SCCmec Ⅱ 6.0％ (10 isolates);SCCmec Ⅲ and Ⅲa 84.4％ (141 isolates);SCCmec Ⅳand Ⅳ a 4.8％ (8 isolates);SCCmec Ⅴ 1.2％ (2 isolates),respectively.The peak adjacent to the horizontal axis of a m/z 2 500 could be visually identified between the SCCmec Ⅱ and Ⅲ MRSA,of which the delta toxin peak were presented at m/z 3 005-3 009 or m/z 3 037-3 056,while the strains without delta toxin peak and the other types of MRSA or MSSA had no characteristic peak at the same position.Conclusions Nosocomial-acquired MRSA of the drug-resistant condition could be rapidly differentiated and forecasted by Vitek MS.Vitek MS could serve as a routine clinical assistance for epidemiological investigations of nosocomial-acquired MRSA in local area.
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Objective To study the value of 99Tcm-DTPA dynamic renography in evaluating the function of duplex kidneys in pediatric patients.Methods Twenty-five pediatric patients with duplex kidneys diagnosed by ultrasound or MR urography (MRU) were included (9 males,16 females; mean age:(23.80 ± 20.97) months,range:2-72 months).Twenty patients (9 males,11 females; mean age:(32.95 ± 23.58) months,range:2-72 months) with urinary tract infection but without duplex kidneys confirmed by ultrasound or MRU were chosen as control group during the same period of this study.All patients and controls were divided into two subgroups according to their ages (group Ⅰ,0-24 months; group Ⅱ,25-72 months).The research was approved by the ethics committee,and all patients' parents (or guardians) signed informed consents.The time-activity curve was generated on the dynamic imaging data automatically with GFR calculated.The uptake rates of the upper and lower moieties were measured by drawing the corresponding ROIs in the duplex kidney.Dunnett-t test was used for statistical analysis.Results There were 25 patients with 26 duplex kidneys (1 case bilateral),16 on the left and 10 on the right.The time-activity curve of 6 cases was normal,9 with continuously upward type,4 with high level plateau type,2 with parabolic type and 5 with low level plateau type.There were 19 abnormal kidneys in group Ⅰ and 7 in group Ⅱ,and 20 kidneys in each control subgroup.The GFR of patients with normal renography was (78.81 ± 15.97) ml/min (group Ⅰ) and (64.68 ± 11.15) ml/min (group Ⅱ),continuously upward type was (72.11 ±22.76) ml/min (group Ⅰ) and (63.41 ± 16.42) ml/min (group Ⅱ),high level plateau and parabolic types were (68.74 ± 16.17) ml/min and (65.26 ± 15.27) ml/min in group Ⅰ,respectively.There was no statistically significant difference between the GFR of different renography type groups and that of the controls (group Ⅰ:(79.35 ±13.31) ml/min,group Ⅱ (76.46 ±9.69) ml/min;all P ＞0.05).The GFR of patients with low level plateau type was (45.83 ± 10.17) ml/min (group Ⅰ) and (45.53 ± 10.42) ml/min (group Ⅱ).There was statistically significant difference between the GFR of two subgroups of low level plateau type and that of control group,respectively (both P ＜ 0.05).Among the 26 abnormal kidneys,23 could be separated into upper and lower moieties.Among the 23 duplex kidneys,15 cases had uptake rate less than 10％ of that of the whole kidney,5 cases ranging from 10％ to 30％,and 3 cases greater than 30％.Conclusions Quantitative evaluation of duplex kidney functions can be performed with 99Tcm-DTPA renography.It may provide important information for the management of pediatric patients with duplex kidneys.
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Objective To screen the liver cell proteins interacting with the novel protein encoded by the 2.2 kb singly spliced variant of hepatitis B virus genome. Methods The splicing-specific gene TPss generated by the 2.2 kb singly spliced variant of HBV genome was amplified by PCR and cloned into the bait vector pGBKT7. After exclusion of self-activatian capacities of TPss protein, a two-hybrid library screening was performed using a pre-transformed human liver cDNA library to screen the liver cell proteins interacting with TPss. Mammalian two-hybrid assay was also done to further confirm the interactions between the bait and prey proteins in Huh7 and HepG2 hepatacytes. Results TPss gene with the size of 336 bp was successfully amplified and cloned, and the TPss protein expressed well in AHI09 yeast cells. Four liver cell proteins interacting with TPss, i. e. , cathepsin B, epoxide hydrolase 1, cathepsin D and fibrinogen gamma chain, were screened by yeast two-hybrid assay and further confirmed by mammalian two-hybrid assay. Conclusion TPss could interact with liver cell proteins.