Preliminary application of next generation sequencing technique in pathogen identification of foodborne disease / 中华预防医学杂志

Objective@#To analyze genomic features of pathogens based on next generation sequencing technique in a food-borne disease event.@*Methods@#A total of 11 blood samples, stomach contents before gastric lavage from the death and patients' foods were collected. S. aureus, B. cereus and toxic substances were detected. B. cereus detected in foods were counted. The conserved region of 16 S rDNA gene and ces gene(cereulide) of B. cereus isolates were detected by real-time PCR. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology was applied to acquire genome sequences of isolates. Different plasmids distribution and comparative genomics analysis with reference sequences in public databases were analyzed.@*Results@#Only B. cereus tested positive in all samples. The counts of B. cereus in Egg fried rice, one food samples, were 1.9×107 CFU/g, and the counts of B. cereus in dried and fried fish and brine pork head meat samples were 3.0×103 CFU/g both. Ten isolates were carrying hlyⅢ, nheA, nheB, inlA and inhA genes, and nine isolates carried the plcR gene and nine isolates carried the nheC gene. The PCR result of 16 S rDNA gene and ces gene of all isolates were positive. All carried the complete ces genes cluster sequence which were identical to the sequence of plasmid pCER270 (NC_01 0924.1) from strain AH187 in United Kingdom and pNCcld (NC_016792.1) from NC7401 in Japan. The alignment of plasmids turned out the sequence of the isolate differed from the pXO1 and pXO2 plasmids of B. anthracis, but carried the pNCcld plasmid containing the ces genes cluster. The phylogenetic tree based on genomic sequences of ten isolates showed high similarity (distances in phylogenetic tree from 2.0×10-6-9.0×10-6) to each other and to the B. cereus strains AH187 and NC7401 (MLST ST26 type, distances in phylogenetic tree from 3.8×10-5-4.5×10-5).@*Conclusion@#The foodborne disease event was caused by vomiting type Bacillus cereus without plasmid pXO1 and pXO2 contaminated egg fried rice. The vomiting-type food poisoning caused by B. Cereus globally is probably associated with ST26, ST164 and other strains harboring ces gene.

Field epidemiological investigation on a foodborne outbreak caused by Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin, in Hangzhou, 2014 / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To identify the cause on a foodbome breakout in a university of Hangzhou in 2014.Methods Data on cases were gathered from the out-patient logs of the university affiliated or neighboring hospitals to describe the disease distribution and epidemiological curves.Case-control and field studies on hazard factors were conducted simultaneously.Results The incubation period was 1.5-5.0 hours,of which the median was 3 during the outbreak.All the cases consumed food from a restaurant called Chen's Snacks nearby their university and suffered from the Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.Results from the Staphylococcus enterotoxin testing were positive in 3 stool and 6 food samples,out of the total 18 samples.Conclusion This foodborne outbreak was caused through food poisoning by vermicelli which was contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.

Field epidemiological investigation on a foodborne outbreak caused by Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin, in Hangzhou, 2014 / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To identify the cause on a foodbome breakout in a university of Hangzhou in 2014.Methods Data on cases were gathered from the out-patient logs of the university affiliated or neighboring hospitals to describe the disease distribution and epidemiological curves.Case-control and field studies on hazard factors were conducted simultaneously.Results The incubation period was 1.5-5.0 hours,of which the median was 3 during the outbreak.All the cases consumed food from a restaurant called Chen's Snacks nearby their university and suffered from the Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin.Results from the Staphylococcus enterotoxin testing were positive in 3 stool and 6 food samples,out of the total 18 samples.Conclusion This foodborne outbreak was caused through food poisoning by vermicelli which was contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus.

A multilevel model analysis of correlation between population characteristics and work ability of employees / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the correlation between population characteristics and work ability of employees with a multilevel model, to investigate the important influencing factors for work ability, and to provide a basis for improvement in work ability.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Work ability index (WAI)was applied to measure the work ability of 1686 subjects from different companies (n=6). MLwi N2.0 software was applied for two-level variance component model fitting.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The WAI of employees showed differences between various companies (χ2=3.378 6, P=0.0660); working years was negatively correlated with WAI (χ2=38.229 2, P=0.0001), and the WAI of the employees with 20 or more working years was 1.63 lower than that of the employees with less than 20 working years; the work ability of manual workers was lower than that of mental-manual workers (χ2=8.2726, P=0.0040), and the work ability showed no significant difference between mental workers and mental-manual workers (χ2=2.086 0, P=0.148 7).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>From the perspective of probability, the multilevel model analysis reveals the differences in work ability of employees between different companies, and suggests that company, work type, and working years are the important influencing factors for work ability of employees. These factors should be improved and adjusted to protect or enhance the work ability of employees.</p>

Impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders on work ability among workers / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) on work ability among workers.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 1686 workers in various occupations, such as administration and education, were enrolled as subjects using the random cluster sampling method. The WRMDs and work ability of all subjects were evaluated using standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms and the Work Ability Index (WAI) scale, respectively. Comparison of work ability and its classification between the disease group and the non-disease group was performed by paired t test, RxC table χ2 test, and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test. The relationship between work duration and work ability was analyzed by the Spearman correlation test and a multi-level model.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1). The work ability of workers in the disease group was significantly lower than that in the non-disease group (P<0.0 1). (2) There were significant differences in work ability between workers with different work durations (<10 years, 10-20 years, and ≥20 years) (F=22.124, P< 0.01). With the increase in work duration, the work ability of workers declined in both groups, and the work ability of workers in the disease group (Spearman coefficient rs=-0. 172, P<0.01) had a more significant decline than that in the non-disease group (Spearman coefficient rs=-0.104, P<0.01). WRMDs were important risk factors for the decrease in work ability among workers. (3) There were significant differences in constituent ratios and levels of work ability classification between the disease group and the non-disease group (χ2=121.097, P<0.01; Z=-10.699, P<0.01). The proportions of workers with poor and medium work ability in the disease group were significantly higher than those in the non-disease group, while the proportion of works with excellent work ability in the disease group was significantly lower than that in the non-disease group. The similar characteristics in constituent ratios and levels of work ability classification could be found between the disease group and the non- disease group in various occupations (P<0.01).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>WRMDs have a harmful effect on the work ability of workers, and the work ability of workers substantially declines with the increase in exposure time (work duration).</p>

Randomized controlled trial of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation technology combined with respiratory stimulant in the treatment of pulmonary encephalopathy in patients with COPD / 中国基层医药

Objective To explore the efficacy of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation technology com-bined with respiratory stimulant in the treatment of pulmonary encephalopathy in patients with COPD.Methods For-ty -eight COPD patients with early pulmonary encephalopathy were included.They were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group.The treatment group was treated by not only regular treatment and noninvasive posi-tive pressure ventilation technology,but also respiratory stimulant.The control group was only treated by regular treat-ment and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation technology.The indexes were recorded,including tracheal intubation rate,clinical recovery rate,mortality,Glasgow coma score,arterial blood gas analysis and adverse reactions.Results Compared with the control group,the arterial blood gas analysis of treatment group on the 2h,24h and 72h were statis-tically significant different(P <0.05).The GCS score on the 24h and 72h were also statistically significant different [24h,(13.4 ±1.6)vs.(11.8 ±2.1),P <0.05;72h,(14.6 ±1.5)vs.(12.4 ±2.4),P <0.05].The treatment group had lower tracheal intubation rate(12% vs.56.5%,P =0.001),shorter consciousness recovery time[(3.0 ± 0.5)h vs.(5.6 ±0.7)h,P =0.023],shorter hospitalization time in ICU[(12.6 ±1.5)d vs.(19.2 ±1.8)d,P =0.004]and better clinical recovery(22 /25 vs.10 /23,P =0.001)than the control group.But the mortality rate had no significant difference between the two groups(1 /25 vs.4 /23,P =0.129).Conclusion NIPPV combined with respiratory stimulant is an effective,safe and simple method for treatment of COPD complicated with pulmonary encephalopathy.It can significantly improve the clinical symptoms and the index of arterial blood gas analysis,and it can shorten consciousness recovery time and decrease tracheal intubation rate.But close observation must be carried out,and the invasive mechanical ventilation should be promptly executed in case of emergency or exacerbation.

Study on current status of work-related musculoskeletal disorders evaluation / 中华劳动卫生职业病杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To characterize the distribution of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) among the occupational population.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 1686 people of various occupations were recruited with random cluster sampling. Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal systems were used to evaluate WRMD at the neck, shoulder, or lower back in the past one year. The annual prevalence of WRMD was determined. Difference analysis was performed with t-test, ANOVA, or chi-square test. The relationship between personal characteristics and WRMD was analyzed by unconditional logistic regression.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) WRMD were most frequently observed at the neck, followed by the lower back, and was least observed at the shoulder (P < 0.05). The prevalence of WRMD among mental workers was significantly higher than those among physical workers and mental-physical workers (P < 0.01). The prevalence of WRMD among female workers was significantly higher than that among male workers (P < 0.05). (2) In general, the prevalence of WRMD significantly rose with the increases in age (<30, 30∼, 40∼, and ≥ 50 years) or working years (<10, 10∼, and ≥ 20 years) (P < 0.05). (3) In the face of sickness or injury, physical workers and mental workers showed a relatively high absence rate but a relatively low medical visiting rate (13.05%). (4) Unconditional logistic regression analysis showed that mental work, gender, and working year were the main influential factors for WRMD among workers.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Workers of different types of occupation, genders, ages, and working years have different risks of WRMD at the neck, shoulder, and lower back.</p>

Reliability and validity of Chinese version of the Manager's Activities Scale / 中国实用护理杂志

ObjectiveTo evaluate the reliability and validity of Chinese version of the Manager's Activities Scale (MAS). MethodsMAS was administered to 350 nurses and evaluated for the reliability and validity using SPSS17.0 and AMOS 17.0. ResultsThe Cronbach's α of MAS was 0.92 and the testretest reliability was 0.902 and the content validity was 0.96.The correlations between each item and total scale were ranged from 0.720 to 0.823.One factor was extracted by exploratory factor analysis and could explain 56.98％ of the total variance.The confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit of the model to the data based on various fit indices (x2/df ratio =1.301,GFI=0.963,AGFI＝0.927,NFI=0.966,IFI＝0.992,TLI=0.987,CFI=0.992,RMSEA=0.039). ConclusionsChinese version of MAS is reliable and valid,and can be used in the research of Chinese nursing leadership.