健康藏族与汉族大学生肠道细菌多样性研究

【目的】探究生活在相同环境下,同年龄段健康藏族人群和汉族人群肠道细菌组成的多样性特征及其可能的成因。【方法】入选同专业的20–24岁男性健康藏族学生和汉族学生各20名,同一时间段收集新鲜粪便,提取新鲜粪便细菌总DNA,通过高通量测序和生物信息学分析,结合对饮食习惯的问卷调查,研究健康藏族学生与汉族学生肠道细菌多样性与饮食习惯之间的关系。【结果】从40份样本中,测序共得到2880个OTU,alpha和beta多样性分析表明,生活在相同环境下,不同民族男性学生的肠道细菌组成有明显差异。Prevotella 9、Bacteroides和Lachnoclostridium等18个属为两民族学生共有,同时,Prevotella 9、Faecalibacterium和Succinivibrio等10个属细菌为对两民族学生肠道细菌组成差异具有显著性影响的标志性菌属。进一步聚类分析表明,所有学生样本分为ET F型、ET P型、ET F和ET B混合型3种不同肠型,随访调查结果显示不同类型分别对应以脂肪为主和以淀粉为主的不同饮食习惯。【结论】生活在相同环境下,健康藏族和汉族学生的肠道细菌组成特征及其差异可能与遗传因素及饮食习惯密切相关。     

基于故障树方法的非计划再次手术风险评估

目的 探索一种适合于在过程复杂、环境多变、风险多样的手术治疗系统中,对术前准备、术中操作、术后医疗护理及管理等贯穿围手术期全过程进行风险评估的方法。方法 通过危险事件的风险影响因子识别、定性分析与定量分析、基本事件综合风险等级评价,绘制具有实践操作意义的风险矩阵图,全面识别手术治疗系统风险、科学分析危险事件与风险影响因子,有效评价风险等级与可容忍度。结果 构建包括7个中间事件、29个基本事件、9个逻辑或门和1个逻辑与门的非计划再次手术故障树模型,故障树由8个一阶割集和104个二阶割集组成。当所有最小割集均存在时,被调查医院非计划再次手术的发生概率为0.950 10,同时确定25个基本事件在该医院的综合风险重要性等级,并根据绘制的风险图谱进一步确定风险应对的优先顺序。结论 基于故障树的手术治疗系统风险评估方法,可以全面识别手术治疗系统风险,科学分析风险影响因子,有效评价风险等级。     

Chronotype preferences of college students from varied altitude backgrounds in Ethiopia

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to compare chronotype preferences of college students from high- and low-altitude backgrounds living in a tropical setting of Ethiopia. Chronotype (morningness–eveningness) is a preference for a given time of day for physical or mental activities. The present cross-sectional study employed Horne and Osteberg Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaires to evaluate chronotype preferences. The chronotype preference of 264 male college students from varied altitude backgrounds indicated significant differences (p < 0.001). Our findings confirm our hypothesis, of the prevalence of M-types dominant chronotype among college students at low than high altitude. However, we did not confirm our second hypothesis, since students from high-altitude backgrounds were generally I-type dominant chronotype. Similarly, students’ academic performances from low- compared to high-altitudes backgrounds also indicated significant differences (p < 0.003). Better academic performances were seen in students with I-type chronotype orientations from high altitudes.     

Why do extracurricular activities prevent dropout more effectively in some high schools than in others? A mixed-method examination of organizational dynamics

Abstract

This study describes policies and practices implemented in 12 high schools (Quebec, Canada) that more or less effectively leveraged extracurricular activities (ECA) to prevent dropout among vulnerable students. Following an explanatory sequential mixed design, three school profiles (Effective, Ineffective, and Mixed) were derived based on quantitative student-reported data. Qualitative interviews with frontline staff revealed that in Effective schools, ECA had a unique overarching goal: to support school engagement and perseverance among all students, including vulnerable ones. Moreover, in these schools staff had access to sufficient resources—human and material—and implemented inclusive practices. In Ineffective schools, ECA were used as a means to attract well-functioning students from middle-class families, and substantial resources were channeled toward these students, with few efforts to include vulnerable ones. Schools with a Mixed profile had both strengths and weakness. Recommendations for school-level policies that bolster ECA’s ability to support students’ perseverance are provided.     

Forward head posture is associated with pressure pain threshold and neck pain duration in university students with subclinical neck pain

Abstract

Objective: The aims of this study are to investigate the association between: (i) forward head posture (FHP) and pressure pain thresholds (PPTs); (ii) FHP and maladaptive cognitive processes; and (iii) FHP and neck pain characteristics in university students with subclinical neck pain.

Materials/methods: A total of 140 university students, 90 asymptomatic and 50 with subclinical neck pain, entered the study. Demographic data, anthropometric data, FHP, and PPTs were collected for both groups. In addition, pain characteristics, pain catastrophizing, and fear of movement were assessed for participants with neck pain. FHP was characterized by the angle between C7, the tragus of the ear, and the horizontal line. Correlation analysis and multivariate regression analysis were conducted.

Results: Participants with subclinical neck pain showed significantly lower PPTs than participants without neck pain (p?<?.05), but similar FHP (p?>?.05). No significant association was found between FHP and PPTs in the asymptomatic group. In the group of participants with subclinical neck pain, PPTs at the right trapezius and neck pain duration explained 19% of the variance of FHP (R²?=?0.23; adjusted R²?=?0.19; p?<?.05).

Conclusion: This study suggests that FHP is not associated with PPTs in asymptomatic university students. In university students with subclinical neck pain, increased FHP was associated with right trapezius hypoalgesia and with neck pain of shorter duration. These findings are in contrast with current assumptions on the association between neck pain and FHP.     

失效模式与效应分析法在护理安全管理中的应用

目的 通过失效模式与效应分析法评估医院血液科护理风险的薄弱环节,探究护理风险的发生原因,并提出有针对性的改进措施。 方法 采用FMEA法对血液科护理风险进行识别。结果 分析得出血液科护理风险由高至低依次为输血风险、用药风险、职业暴露、针刺伤、坠床跌倒、患者投诉、压疮和医疗器械风险。结论 失效模式与效应分析法可以用于血液科护理风险的识别,在识别结果基础上制定改进措施,可以有效地避免护理风险,保证患者安全。

     

基于DRGs死亡风险分级在医疗质量评价中的应用

目的 基于DRGs探讨死亡风险分级评价医院医疗质量的方法。方法 以死亡风险分级方法评价医院整体医疗质量,进行科室间、专业间横向对比,并与总住院死亡指标进行比较。 结果 （1）总死亡率2015年0.137%低于2014年0.236%,低风险死亡率2015年0.008%高于2014年0,高风险死亡率2015年3.341%高于2014年1.773%;（2）非手术科室A和手术科室A在两类科室中总死亡率都是最高的,其中非手术科室A在中高风险和高风险死亡率是最高的,而手术科室A仅在中高风险死亡率是最高的。非手术科室B出现1例低风险死亡患者;（3）MDCR专业组总死亡率为0.15%居第六位,低风险和中低风险死亡率分别为0.01%和0.24%,其他专业组这两个死亡率都为0。 结论 基于DRGs死亡风险分级是评价医院医疗质量的有效方法。     

Maternal association and influence of DHFR 19 bp deletion variant predisposes foetus to anencephaly susceptibility: a family-based triad study

Abstract

Objective: Previous studies have not used family-based methods to evaluate maternal-paternal genetic effects of the folate metabolizing enzyme, dihydro folate reductase (DHFR) essential during embryogenesis. Present study focuses on evaluating the association and influence of parental genetic effects of DHFR 19?bp deletion in the development of foetal neural tube defects (NTDs) using family-based triad approach.

Materials and methods: The study population (n?=?924) including 124 NTD case-parent trios (n?=?124?×?3?=?372) and 184 healthy control-parent trios (n?=?184?×?3?=?552) from Telangana, India, was genotyped for DHFR 19?bp deletion. Statistical analysis was used by SPSS and parent-of-origin effects (POE).

Results: Foetuses with deletion genotype (DD) were at risk of developing anencephaly (OR =?3.26, p?=?0.020). Among parents, increased maternal risk of having an anencephaly foetus (OR =?2.66, p?=?0.028) was observed in mothers with DD genotype. In addition, POE analysis also demonstrated higher risk of maternal transmission of the deletion allele to anencephaly foetus compared with paternal transmission (OR =?6.00, p?=?0.016). Interestingly, maternal-paternal-offspring genotype incompatibility revealed maternal deletion genotype (DD) in association with paternal heterozygous deletion genotype (WD) significantly increased risk for NTDs (OR =?5.29, p?=?0.013).

Conclusions: This study, using family-based case-parent and control-parent triad approach, is the first to report influence of maternal transmission of DHFR 19?bp deletion in the development of anencephaly in the foetus.     

基于德尔菲法的外科手术风险因素评价指标构建

目的 构建外科手术风险因素评价指标体系,为有效监管外科手术质量与安全提供参考依据。方法 运用文献分析法、德尔菲法、层次分析法进行外科手术风险因素评价体系的构建和指标权重的确定。结果 建立了一个由手术固有风险、医疗机构风险、医务人员风险、患者风险4 个一级指标和手术本身风险、医务人员专业技术水平、患者个体差异、医务人员责任心、医学科学的局限性、医院诊疗流程、医务人员团队协作,医院诊疗服务水平、工作负荷等等20 个二级指标组成的手术风险因素评价指标体系。结论 建立一套完善的外科手术风险因素评价指标体系,对于保障手术患者安全、有效进行外科手术质量与安全监管具有重要意义。     

The Association between Weight Perception and BMI among High School Students

Objective: To assess the association between weight perception and BMI among a large, diverse sample of adolescents. This study used both measured and self‐reported height and weight to calculate BMI. Research Methods and Procedures: A convenience sample of students (n = 2032) in grades 9 through 12 completed a questionnaire assessing demographic characteristics, self‐reported height and weight, and body weight perception. These students were then weighed and had their height measured using a standard protocol. Results: Using BMI calculated from measured height and weight, 1.5% of students were classified as underweight or at risk for underweight, 51.2% of students were normal weight, and 47.4% were overweight or at risk for overweight. Among this same sample of students, however, 34.8% perceived themselves as underweight, 42.9% perceived themselves as about the right weight, and 22.3% perceived themselves as overweight. Even when using BMI calculated from self‐reported height and weight, >20% of students who were overweight or at risk for overweight perceived themselves as underweight. Discussion: Because perception of overweight is a key determinant of adolescent nutritional habits and weight management, many students who are overweight or at risk for overweight but who do not perceive themselves as such are unlikely to engage in weight control practices. Increasing awareness of medical definitions of overweight might improve accuracy of weight perceptions and lead to healthier eating and increased physical activity.     

Relationship between postural stability and fall risk in elderly people with lumbar spondylosis during local vibratory stimulation for proprioception: a retrospective study

Abstract

Purpose: Reduced proprioception affects fall risks in elderly people with lumbar spondylosis. The decrease in proprioception in the trunk or lower legs may contribute to a decline in postural stability. We aimed to investigate the association between proprioceptive postural stability and fall risks in elderly individuals with lumbar spondylosis.

Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, the centre-of-pressure displacement was determined in elderly individuals with lumbar spondylosis during upright stance while standing on a Wii Balance Board with their eyes closed (fall-risk group, n?=?55; non-fall-risk group, n?=?60). Vibratory stimulations at 30?Hz were applied to the lumbar multifidus and gastrocnemius to evaluate the relative contributions of proprioceptive signals used in postural control (relative proprioceptive weighting ratio).

Results: Compared with the non-fall-risk group, the fall-risk group displayed a high relative proprioceptive weighting ratio (p?=?0.024). Relative proprioceptive weighting ratio (odds ratio, 1.1; 95% confidence interval: 1.004–1.109) was independently associated with fall risks after adjusting for confounding factors. Among variables related to fall risk, the relative proprioceptive weighting ratio was a significant factor (p?<?0.035).

Conclusion: The fall-risk group of elderly individuals with lumbar spondylosis was dependent on the ankle strategy. The fall risk in elderly people with lumbar spondylosis could be due to over-dependence on the input from muscle spindles in the gastrocnemius.     

Cloning of the ferrireductase that may be involved in iron transport in the small intestine: revisiting Crane's controversial oxidoreductase

Abstract

Objectives

Oxidative stress and inflammation have been reported to be higher in subjects with depression, but it is unclear whether this is due to inadequate dietary antioxidant intake or the pathophysiology of depression. The aim of this study was to assess the association between dietary and serum antioxidant status with depression scales in young male university students.

Methods

This research was a case–control study carried out on 60 male university students (30 students diagnosed with depression and 30 matched healthy controls). Beck Depression Inventory-II was used to assess the major depressive disorder (MDD) scales. A semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and 2-day 24-h recalls were used for dietary assessment. Dietary and serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) concentrations were also measured.

Results

MDD subjects consumed less fruits (P < 0.05), legumes (P < 0.001), nuts and seeds (P = 0.003), vitamin C (P = 0.005), beta carotene (P < 0.001), lutein, and zeaxanthin (P = 0.006) than the controls. Moreover, the depressed group had lower serum TAC levels than their controls (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences in serum hs-CRP concentrations and dietary TAC levels between the study groups.

Discussion

Students with depression had significantly lower intake of dietary antioxidants. However, dietary TAC and serum hs-CRP levels were not significantly different between depressed and normal university male students. Intake of foods rich in antioxidants is encouraged in male students.     

Polymorphisms in the MTHFR and MTR genes and the risk of varicose veins in ethnical Russians

Objectives: The objective of this study was to study the association of polymorphisms MTHFR C677T (rs1801133) and MTR A2756G (rs1805087) with the risk of varicose veins in ethnical Russians.

Methods: We genotyped 475 patients with varicose veins, 168 individual without chronic venous disease, and the population-based group of 896 subjects. Association was studied using logistic regression analysis adopting co-dominant, additive, recessive, and dominant models of inheritance.

Results: None of the polymorphisms showed a statistically significant association with the risk of varicose veins.

Conclusions: Our results provide evidence that the studied polymorphisms do not contribute to genetic susceptibility to varicose veins in ethnical Russians.     

Comparison of sleep and chronotype between senior and undergraduate university students

ABSTRACT

The university programs for seniors provide a third age perspective in lifelong learning with classes and recreational facilities, and enable students to share their experiences and knowledge. A good sleep quality promotes better cognitive functioning and serves to protect against age-related cognitive declines. Central nervous system reorganization takes place during sleep, and although the influence of sleep quality on memory is not clear, circadian rhythm disorders affect alertness and individual performance. Physiological change during aging need to be clarified to better understand how university might help students. The aim of the present study was to evaluate for the first time the chronotype, the sleep quality and their relationship in senior university students and to compare them with those of undergraduate students. The Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used. The results indicated that approximately 50% of the participants were good sleepers. This percentage was equal in the senior and undergraduate students. The results showed that undergraduate students tended toward eveningness while senior students tended toward morningness. Among the undergraduate students, evening type chronotypes had a tendency toward higher PSQI scores and this affected their daytime function scores, while it did not in the senior students, in whom worsening sleep quality was associated with disturbances such as going to the bathroom and nocturnal awakening. This information would be useful for designing environmental interventions to optimize sleep/work cycles for decreasing age-associated changes in memory in senior students and for improving the academic achievements of undergraduate students.     

Association between gestational diabetes and biomarkers: a role in diagnosis

Background: We investigated the association between markers of insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and adipokines and GDM.

Methods: In our case-cohort study in Johannesburg we included women with GDM and controls. We tested the ability of biomarkers to identify women at high risk of GDM.

Results: Of the 262 pregnant women, 83 (31.7%) had GDM. Women with GDM were heavier (p?=?0.04) and had more clinical risk factors (p?=?0.008). We found a significant difference in fasting insulin (p?p?=?0.046), HOMA (p?p?Conclusions: Insulin sensitivity markers are promising tools to identify women at high risk of GDM.     

360度评价法在住培学员岗位胜任能力评价中

目的 运用360度评价法对2015级住培学员岗位胜任力进行评价,对2015级住培学员岗位胜任力现状进行探讨分析。方法 采用问卷调查评价表分别从专业基地主任、学员指导教师、轮转带教教师、同学、自我评价5个角度,对202名住培学员岗位胜任力进行360度反馈评价,岗位胜任力评价内容包含基本能力、职业素养、医患沟通、医学知识等8个方面核心能力;应用EpiData3.02建立数据库,采用SPSS19.0软件进行统计分析,统计分析方法主要为描述性统计分析、单因素方差分析。结果 5类评价主体在基本能力和医学知识2项能力打分较高,在职业精神、沟通能力、职业道德、团队合作、学术研究等其他几项能力打分偏低;在基本能力、职业精神与素质、沟通能力、团队合作和学术研究几方面能力评分,差异均有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;本人各方面打分均偏高,轮转带教教师和同专业基地同学打分居中,专业基地主任、指导导师在各方面打分偏低 结论 360度评价法客观公正地评价住培学员岗位胜任能力,有助于提高住培学员岗位胜任能力,有利于加强团队意识,增强团队建设。     

重点疾病非计划重返住院的影响因素分析

目的 研究某三甲综合医院2012年18类重点疾病非计划重返住院的影响因素。方法 对样本院2012年18类重点疾病7 406例患者进行分析,研究其出院后15天、31天非计划重返住院的原因。 结果 9类疾病33名患者出现了非计划再次入院情况,慢性病和60岁以上老年人更有可能非计划重返住院,患者出院时疾病状态、出院主张、病情加重或病情复发、住院天数等是影响非计划重返住院的主要因素。 结论 要从熟练掌握相关疾病的临床治愈好转标准,加强医患沟通,加强健康宣教,加强出院随访等方面来提高医院的医疗质量。     

Spatial distribution and human health risk assessment of heavy metals in campus dust: A case study of the university town of Huaxi

Abstract

A detailed investigation was conducted to understand the contamination characteristics of a selected set of heavy metals (HMs) in 34 campus dust samples from Huaxi University Town. The HMs spatial distribution analysis based on ArcGIS software, the geo-accumulation index (I_geo) and health risk model were employed for evaluation, and multivariate statistical methods were used to identify possible sources. Results showed that the mean concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, Cr, Ni, and Cd were 68.18, 123.81, 45.26, 140.36, 47.26, and 0.47?mg/kg, respectively. The spatial distribution characteristics displayed that the relatively large concentrations for the analyzed HMs were mainly located at both teaching areas and students’ dormitory areas. The average values of I_geo indicated that HMs contamination level followed the decreasing trend of Cd?>?Cu?>?Cr?>?Pb?>?Ni?>?Zn. The health risk assessment results indicated that HMs in campus dust generally do not pose any immediate health risk for both adult males and adult females but the cumulative effect is a matter of concern. The sources analyses demonstrated that Cu, Zn, Cr, and Cd, primarily from motor vehicle emission and waste incineration, Pb predominantly originated from construction source, while Ni had the mixed sources of nature and traffic.     

Association of vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism with the risk of lung cancer: a meta-analysis

Abstract

Relationship between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphism and the risk of lung cancer from the published reports are still conflicting. This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between VDR TaqI (rs731236), BsmI (rs1544410) and ApaI (rs7975232) gene polymorphism and the risk of lung cancer using meta-analysis method. The association studies were identified from PubMed and Cochrane Library on 1 December 2013, and eligible investigations were included and synthesized using meta-analysis method. Six reports were recruited into this meta-analysis for the association of VDR gene polymorphism with lung cancer susceptibility. In the meta-analysis for ApaI gene polymorphism, AA genotype was associated with the risk of lung cancer in Asians. In the meta-analysis for BsmI gene polymorphism, B allele, BB genotype and bb genotype were associated with lung cancer in Asians, and B allele bb genotype were associated with lung cancer risk in overall populations; furthermore, bb genotype was associated with lung cancer risk in Caucasians. In the meta-analysis for TaqI gene polymorphism, t allele and TT genotype were associated with lung cancer in overall populations and in Caucasians. In conclusion, B allele bb genotype t allele and TT genotype were associated with lung cancer risk in overall populations. AA genotype, B allele, BB genotype and bb genotype were associated with the risk of lung cancer in Asians. Furthermore, bb genotype t allele and TT genotype was associated with lung cancer risk in Caucasians. However, more studies should be conducted to confirm it.