Telomere Length and Preterm Birth in Pregnant Mexican-Origin Women

Objectives

Despite the obstacles of limited education and employment opportunities—and the stress associated with immigration and pregnancy—Mexican immigrant women have low rates of preterm birth (PTB) compared to the US national average for all races and ethnicities. Stressors during pregnancy, and stressors associated with acculturation, may accelerate cellular aging manifested by shortened telomere length (TL) in pregnant women. Our objectives were to: (1) determine whether women with PTBs had shorter telomere lengths compared to women who had full term births; (2) assess the association of acculturation with TL and PTB.

Methods

This prospective pilot study collected data from 100 self-identified Mexican-origin pregnant women. Survey data included self-administered sociodemographic and acculturation measures and was collected from participants via paper and pen, while biologic data was collected via a single blood draw during a regularly scheduled prenatal visit between 26 and 36 weeks gestation. PTB data was collected from the participant’s medical record after delivery.

Results

TL was significantly associated with PTB; the median TL of the women with PTB was less than the median TL for the full sample (p?=?0.02). Based on regression analysis for PTB vs acculturation, we found no significant associations between acculturation and PTB or TL.

Conclusions for Practice

This study provides important evidence of the association between shortened maternal TL and adverse birth outcomes. By linking social, clinical and biologic data, we can enhance our understanding of social determinants that may affect racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth.

     

Road Traffic and Urban Form Factors Correlated with the Incidence of Lung Cancer in High-density Areas: An Ecological Study in Downtown Shanghai,China

The incidence of lung cancer is affected by air pollution, especially in high-density urban areas with heavy road traffic and dense urban form. Several studies have examined the direct relationship between lung cancer incidence and road traffic as well as urban form. However, the results are still inconsistent for high-density urban areas. This study focused on urban form and road traffic, aiming at revealing their relationship with lung cancer incidence in high-density urban areas at the neighborhood level. For this, an ecological study was conducted in downtown Shanghai to identify important indicators and explore quantitative associations. Negative binomial regression was fitted with lung cancer incidence as the dependent variable. The independent variables included indicators for road traffic and urban form, greenness, demographic, and socio-economic factors. The results showed that building coverage, averaged block perimeter area ratio, density of metro station without the glass barrier system, and the percentage of low-quality residential land were positively correlated with lung cancer incidence in the neighborhood, while population density was negatively correlated with lung cancer incidence. This study found a strong self-selection effect of socio-economic factors in the relationship between lung cancer incidence and greenness. These results may be useful for conducting health impact assessments and developing spatial planning interventions for respiratory health in high-density urban areas.     

XPO4、MAP2K4及ZIC1在子宫内膜癌组织表达及其对子宫内膜癌患者预后评估价值

目的探讨输出蛋白(XPO)4、丝裂原活化蛋白激酶(MAP2K)4及小脑锌指结构蛋白(ZIC)1在子宫内膜癌(EC)组织中的表达及其对EC患者的预后评估价值。 方法选择2017年6月至2018年6月,无锡市妇幼保健院、复旦大学附属中山医院青浦分院收治的147例EC患者为研究对象。采用免疫组化染色法检测患者EC组织及癌旁正常组织XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1表达水平。采用χ²检验,对患者EC组织及癌旁正常组织XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1阳性率,以及不同临床病理特征患者EC组织XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1阳性率进行比较。采用Two-stage检验,对EC组织XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1呈阳性与呈阴性患者的3年总体生存(OS)率进行比较。本研究遵循的程序经过无锡市妇幼保健院、复旦大学附属中山医院青浦分院伦理委员会批准(审批文号：20160803、20160502)。 结果①本组患者EC组织XPO4、MAP2K4阳性率分别为34.7%(51/147)、38.1%(56/147),显著低于癌旁正常组织的66.7%(98/147)与72.8%(107/147),并且差异均有统计学意义(χ²＝30.060、35.812,P<0.001)。本组患者EC组织ZIC1阳性率为72.1%(106/147),显著高于癌旁正常组织的40.1%(59/147),并且差异亦有统计学意义(χ²＝30.512、P<0.001)。②不同年龄、EC直径及绝经与否患者的EC组织XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1阳性率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。不同国际妇产科联盟(FIGO)临床分期、组织病理学分级、子宫肌层侵犯程度及淋巴结转移与否患者EC组织XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1阳性率分别比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。③本组EC组织XPO4、MAP2K4呈阴性患者的3年OS率分别为42.7%、38.5%,均显著低于XPO4、MAP2K4呈阳性者的68.6%、71.4%,并且差异均有统计学意义(χ²＝8.960、P＝0.003,χ²＝15.077、P<0.001)。EC组织ZIC1呈阳性患者3年OS率为35.8%,显著低于ZIC1呈阴性者的68.3%,并且差异亦有统计学意义(χ²＝12.579、P<0.001)。 结论在EC组织中,XPO4、MAP2K4呈低表达,而ZIC1则呈高表达。XPO4、MAP2K4、ZIC1表达水平与患者组织病理学分级、淋巴结转移、FIGO临床分期、子宫肌层侵犯及3年OS率显著相关,其在评估EC患者发病、进展及预后中具有一定价值。     

炎症性肠病患者巨细胞病毒感染危险因素

目的探讨炎症性肠病(IBD)患者巨细胞病毒(CMV)感染危险因素及CMV包膜糖蛋白H(gH)基因分型与临床疗效的关系。方法选取2015年2月-2019年12月河北北方学院附属第一医院收治的IBD患者362例,调查CMV感染情况以及临床疗效,多因素Logistic回归分析IBD患者合并CMV感染的危险因素,分析感染不同CMV gH基因型IBD患者临床特点及临床治疗效果。结果362例IBD患者中CMV感染患者122例,CMV感染率为33.70%,单因素分析结果显示,年龄≥40岁、重度IBD病情、广泛结肠型病变范围、糖皮质激素治疗、免疫抑制剂治疗、抗病毒治疗、激素依赖、结肠切除、临床治疗无效是IBD患者CMV感染的危险因素(P<0.05);多因素Logistic回归分析显示年龄≥40岁、重度IBD病情、广泛结肠型病变范围、糖皮质激素治疗、免疫抑制剂治疗是IBD患者CMV感染的独立危险因素;122例IBD合并CMV感染患者中gH 1型85例(69.67%)、gH 2型37例(30.33%);gH 1型与gH 2型IBD合并CMV感染患者的年龄≥40岁、广泛结肠型病变范围、糖皮质激素治疗、免疫抑制剂治疗、结肠切除结局以及激素依赖占比比较差异无统计学意义,而gH 1型患者病情严重程度比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),gH 1型与gH 2型患者的治疗有效率比较差异无统计学意义(χ²=0.017,P=0.895)。结论年龄≥40岁、重度病程、广泛结肠病变、糖皮质激素以及免疫抑制剂治疗会增加IBD患者CMV感染风险,IBD并CMV患者以gH1型为主,但gH基因分型不会影响临床疗效。     

基于DRG的安徽某三甲医院住院服务评价分析△

目的：运用DRG评价指标对某三甲医院住院服务进行评价分析。方法：提取某三甲医院2019-2020年的住院病案首页数据,通过上海申康版DRG分组器分组,从医疗服务总产能、病种难度、病种结构和手术难度方面进行评价。结果：2020年CMI值、入组率和时间消耗指数较2019年有良好发展趋势,病种难度、病种结构、手术能力较2019年有一定提高。结论：DRG指标能科学、客观、合理地评价医院的效能和运行质量,能较好地反映医院优劣之处,对医院管理具有重要意义。     

济南市2020年蚊类监测结果及优势蚊种抗药性检测结果分析

目的 了解2020年济南市蚊类种群组成、密度及季节消长规律;了解济南市优势蚊种的抗药性情况,为病媒生物防控工作提供科学依据.方法 蚊虫监测采用诱蚊灯法,监测3至11月份;优势蚊种抗药性检测,采用浸渍法、点滴法等.结果 蚊类,平均密度为6.15只/(灯·夜),以淡色库蚊为主,猪圈的蚊类密度最高;优势蚊种抗药性检测,对常用菊酯类药剂均有不同程度抗药性.结论 掌握了2020年济南市蚊类种群组成、密度及季节消长规律及优势蚊种抗药性情况,为济南市及济南口岸蚊类的防治工作提供理论依据.     

The Impact of Positive Youth Development Attributes on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Chinese Adolescents Under COVID-19

PurposeThis study examined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms among adolescents in mainland China under COVID-19. The direct effects of the perceived threat of COVID-19 and positive youth development (PYD) qualities, as well as the moderating effect of PYD qualities on PTSD symptoms, were studied.MethodsFive schools in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, participated in this study. Two waves of data were collected before school lockdown (Wave 1, between December 2019 and January 2020) and after school resumption (Wave 2, between June 2020 and July 2020), respectively. A total of 4,981 adolescents aged above 11 years (Mean age = 13.15, SD = 1.32 at Wave 1, 51.5% girls) completed questionnaires at both waves. Students responded to measures of PYD qualities at both waves and perceived threat and PTSD symptoms at Wave 2.ResultsA total of 517 adolescents (10.4%) could be regarded as having PTSD. Results indicated significant unique main effects of perceived threat (β = .13, p < .001) and Wave 1 PYD qualities (β = ?.16, p < .001) on PTSD symptoms. Besides, results showed a significant moderating effect of PYD qualities in mitigating the negative impact of perceived threat on PTSD symptoms.ConclusionsThis study revealed the protective effect of PYD attributes in reducing the negative influence of traumatic situations such as COVID-19 on adolescent mental health. Results underscore the importance of promoting PYD qualities in adolescents in mainland China via effective PYD programs.     

Undocumented Migrants Reintroducing COVID-19, Yunnan Province,China

To limit the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the government of China has been monitoring infected travelers and minimizing cold-chain contamination. However, other factors might contribute to recurring outbreaks. We analyze the role of undocumented migrants as potential transmitters of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in China.     

ELABELA通过调控AKT信号通路影响滋养细胞侵袭的研究

目的 探讨ELABELA(ELA)对妊娠滋养细胞(Bewo细胞)侵袭行为的影响及其可能的作用机制。方法 用siRNA-ELA转染处于对数生长期的Bewo细胞,分为siRNA-ELA转染组,阴性对照组(细胞转染无意义序列)及空白组,细胞转染后于倒置显微镜下观察转染效率,采用实时荧光定量聚合酶链反应(qRT-PCR)检测转染后各组细胞中ELA mRNA表达并明确沉默效率。划痕实验测定各组细胞迁移能力,Transwell实验测定各组细胞的迁移、侵袭能力。蛋白质免疫印迹法检测各组细胞p-AKT、MMP9蛋白表达水平。结果 si-ELA组的ELA表达量明显低于si-NC组及空白组(P<0.001),且si-NC组与空白组差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);siRNA-ELA组细胞的迁移及侵袭能力均明显低于空白组(P<0.01;P<0.01);siRNA-ELA组p-AKT蛋白及MMP9蛋白表达水平明显低于空白组(p-AKT P<0.01;MMP9 P<0.001)。结论 敲低ELA可抑制滋养细胞的侵袭及迁移能力,其机制可能与AKT信号通路有关。