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2024, 19 (
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): 161-172.
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Antimicrobial resistance profile of clinical strains isolated from children in China: A report from the ISPED program 2023
ZHANG Ping, MIAO Shijian, LI Ping, LIU Fang, SHI Peng, TANG Zifei, HUANG Ying
2024, 19 (
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Background:The Chinese Infectious Disease Surveillance of Pediatrics (ISPED) program collects and analyzes the monitoring data of antibiotics resistance from its member units annually to understand changes in pediatric infectious pathogens and resistance patterns in China. Objective:To explore the status of bacterial infections and resistance in children in China for 2023, aiming to guide the rational use of antimicrobial agents in pediatrics. Design:Crosssectional survey. Methods:Clinical isolates were collected from children hospitals in China enrolled in the ISPED program from January 1st to December 31st, 2023. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out using a unified protocol using the KirbyBauer method or automated systems. Penicillin susceptibility of streptococcus pneumonia was detected by Etest, with results evaluated according to the 2022 standards of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Main outcome measures:The distribution characteristics of bacteria strains in children, changes in antimicrobial resistance of major isolated strains, and the detection of multidrugresistant organisms (MDROs) in the pediatric population. Results:A total of 58,335 isolates were collected, of which 40% were grampositive organisms and 60% were gramnegative. The top five pathogens were as follows, Escherichia coli (14.5%), Streptococcus pneumonia (12.4%), Staphylococcus aureus (11.8%), Haemophilus influenza (10.2%), and Moraxella catarrhalis (6.4%). The most common pathogens in neonates and nonneonates were S. aureus (17%) and E. coli (14.4%), respectively. The primary specimen was the lower respiratory tract (47.1%), and the most common pathogens were S. pneumonia (24.3%) and H. influenza (19.4%). The rates of βlactamase production in Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis were high, at 74.7% and 98.6%, respectively. Both S. pneumoniae and S. pyogenes showed highresistance to erythromycin and clindamycin. The proportion of penicillininsensitive S. pneumoniae (PNSP) from cerebrospinal fluid and noncerebrospinal fluid was 93.2% and 9%, respectively. Methicillinresistant S. aureus (MRSA) and Coagulasenegative staphylococci (MRCNS) accounted for 31.2% and 77.2%, respectively. The carbapenemresistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), carbapenemresistant P. aeruginosa (CRPA), carbapenemresistant A. baumannii (CRAB) were 3.7%, 8.1% and 30.8%, respectively. The detection rate of CRPA in the neonatal group was higher than that in the nonneonatal group (19.7% vs 7.4%, P<0.01), whereas the detection rate of CRAB was lower than that in the nonneonatal group (23.2% vs 32.1%, P<0.05). CRAB isolated from neonates presented higher resistance to multiple antimicrobials than nonneonates(P<0.05). The detection rates of MRSA, CRE, CRPA and CRAB in the ICU department were much higher than those in other departments (P<0.001), especially CRAB, which was as high as 62.9%, much higher than that in the hematology department (23.5%, P<0.01) and other departments (28.1%, P<0.001). In addition, the proportion of CRE in hematology patients was 12.8%, higher than the 3.5% in other departments (P<0.001). Conclusion:In 2023, the detection rates of CRE and MRSA in Chinese children showed a decrease compared to previous years, while the overall detection rates of CRAB and CRPA increased compared to the previous two years, with a notably higher detection rate of CRPA in the neonatal group and CRAB in the nonneonatal group. Proactive screening and continuous monitoring of MDROs in the ICU and hematology departments should be strengthened.
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2024, 19 (
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Association between body composition and blood pressure in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ZHANG Jie, XIAO Yuqing, WU Meng, LIU Qin
2024, 19 (
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Objective: To investigate the association between body composition and blood pressure in children. Design: Systematic review/Meta-analysis. Methods: We conducted computer searches in four Chinese databases (CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP and CBM), as well as four international databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and EBSCO) from inception to August 8, 2023. We included longitudinal cohort studies examining the relationship between body composition and childhood blood pressure. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias in the included studies. We summarized the results quantitatively and qualitatively. Main outcome measures: Association between body composition and childhood hypertension. Results: A total of 9 longitudinal cohort studies were included, investigating the longitudinal relationship between body composition and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in children. Seven of these studies reported the association of fat mass-related indicators with blood pressure in children, showing a positive correlation between childhood fat mass percentage and blood pressure. However, conclusions regarding other fat mass indicators were inconsistent. Two studies reported on the relationship between non-fat mass and childhood blood pressure with inconsistent findings. Three studies reported a positive correlation between fat mass and the occurrence of high systolic and diastolic blood pressure in childhood, although the risk of hypertension may be negatively correlated with neonatal fat mass. Conclusion: The percentage of body fat in children is positively correlated with both diastolic and systolic blood pressure. Body composition has a significant impact on blood pressure in children.
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with novel coronavirus infection: A case-control study
QIU Xiaolong, LI Xiaoli, WANG Zhaoling, WU Ling, FAN Huisu, JIANG Lijiao, FANG Yuhong, ZOU Lixia, HUANG Xianmei, LU Meiping
2024, 19 (
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Background: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most previous studies on MIS-C are case reports or reviews, with refractory MIS-C only documented in individual case reports. Objective: To explore the differences between refractory MIS-C and non-refractory MIS-C and to enhance understanding of the disease. Design: Case-control study. Methods: Consecutive cases of MIS-C from six hospitals in Zhejiang Province were collected. Refractory MIS-C was defined as persistent fever and/or terminal organ involvement after first-line treatment (case group), while the remaining cases were classified as non-refractory MIS-C (control group). The basic information, clinical manifestations, laboratory tests, imaging findings, treatment, and efficacy of the two groups were summarized and analyzed using univariate analysis. Main outcome measures: Clinical characteristics of MIS-C. Results: A total of 23 children with MIS-C were included in this analysis, with an average onset age of 4.8±3.4 years. The interval between SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure and MIS-C diagnosis was 30±9 days. The case group included 4 children (2 males and 2 females), while the control group included 19 children (10 males and 9 females). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of basic information, clinical manifestations, or severe complications. In imaging findings, the case group had higher proportions of involvement in ≥2 serous cavities (75% vs . 16%) and pericardial effusion (75% vs . 11%) compared to the control group. In laboratory tests, the case group showed lower platelet (PLT) counts, higher procalcitonin (PCT), and D-dimer levels, as well as elevated levels of IL-6, IL-10, and IFN-γ, all of which were statistically significant. In the control group, 8 cases (42%) were treated with IVIG alone, 4 cases (21%) with corticosteroids alone, and 6 cases (32%) with a combination of IVIG and corticosteroids. In the case group, all 4 children received additional tocilizumab treatment on top of corticosteroids and IVIG. All 23 children improved and were discharged, with no fatalities. One child in the control group experienced severe intracranial hemorrhage and was left with hemiplegia at discharge and during a 6-month follow-up, but was lost to follow-up thereafter. Another child with coronary artery dilation returned to normal after 1 month of post-discharge follow-up. Conclusion: MIS-C can lead to severe complications such as intracranial hemorrhage, macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), and coronary artery dilation, but generally has a relatively good prognosis. Children with refractory MIS-C exhibit more intense inflammatory responses and more significant multisystem involvement. Tocilizumab is effective in treatment.
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Predicting the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in children and adolescents with depression using dynamic monitoring of daily symptom index
PU Ben, JIANG Hao, WU Meihong, HU Xujiao, FANG Jingjing, XU XianJia
2024, 19 (
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Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with antidepressants has emerged as a novel therapy for treating depression in children and adolescents. However, predicting early treatment efficacy remains a significant challenge. Objective: To explore potential factors that could predict long-term efficacy during rTMS combined with antidepressant therapy. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Methods: The cohort included children and adolescents under 18 years of age who were newly diagnosed with moderate to severe unipolar or bipolar depression, received rTMS treatment continuously for at least 20 sessions during hospitalization, had daily symptom index (DI-5) scores recorded, and had Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD) scores recorded before and after the 20th rTMS session. Participants were divided into response and non-response groups based on whether their final HAMD score showed a reduction of ≥50% from baseline. Correlation analysis was conducted between DI-5 and HAMD scores. If a strong correlation was found, the potential of DI-5 assessments during rTMS treatment to predict early response was evaluated. Main outcome measures: Correlation between DI-5 and HAMD scores. Results: A total of 228 children and adolescents with moderate to severe unipolar or bipolar depression met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The mean age was 14.0 ± 3.0 years, and 111 (48.6%) were male. The Pearson correlation coefficients between DI-5 and HAMD scores before and after rTMS treatment were 0.70 and 0.72, respectively, with both being statistically significant (P< 0.001). After 20 rTMS sessions, there were 101 participants in the response group and 127 in the non-response group. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in gender distribution, age, single-parent household proportion, left-behind children proportion, family psychiatric history, age of symptom onset, symptom duration, learning disabilities, language disorders, motor development disorders, weight, height, medication duration, counseling sessions, thyroid dysfunction, time to fall asleep, frequency of dreaming, and picky eating habits (P>0.05). Baseline DI-5 and HAMD scores also showed no statistically significant differences between the response and non-response groups (P>0.05). However, DI-5 scores after the 20th rTMS session were significantly different between the response and non-response groups (P<0.001), as were the final HAMD scores (P<0.001). On the 11th session, the DI-5 scores showed a statistically significant difference between the response and non-response groups (P<0.001). A median reduction of 2 points in DI-5 scores was used as a stratification basis. In the group with a reduction of <2 points on the DI-5 scale, 107 participants (46.9%) had a 98.1% probability of being in the non-response group by the 20th rTMS session. In the group with a reduction of ≥2 points, 64 participants (87.4%) had an 89.2% probability of being in the response group by the 20th rTMS session. Conclusion: A reduction of ≥2 points on the DI-5 scale by the 11th rTMS session may serve as an early predictor of treatment efficacy for rTMS combined with antidepressants in children and adolescents with depression.
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Comparative study on skeletal muscle development patterns and reference standards of children and adolescents in China and US: A crosssectional survey
LI Minjun, DONG Hongbo, XIONG Jingfan, CHENG Hong, XIAO Pei, SHAN Xinying, MI Jie
2024, 19 (
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Background: Skeletal muscle is a vital component of body composition, playing a key role in maintaining normal growth, development, and overall health in children. However, the levels of skeletal muscle development in children and adolescents differ across various social environments and ethnic backgrounds. Objective: To provide genderand agespecific reference standards for skeletal muscle development in children and adolescents, and to compare the patterns of appendicular skeletal muscle development between Chinese and U.S. children and adolescents. Design: Crosssectional study. Methods: A nationwide sample of 12,583 Chinese children and adolescents aged 318 years was drawn from the China Child and Adolescent Cardiovascular Health study (20132019). Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) for U.S. children and adolescents, aged 818 years from 2011 to 2018 (n=6,467), were also included. Wholebody and appendicular skeletal muscle mass were measured using dualenergy Xray absorptiometry (DXA). Generalized Additive Models for Location Scale and Shape (GAMLSS) method was utilized to estimate the genderand agespecific reference values. Main outcome measures: Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Index (ASMI), Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Ratio (ASMR), Upper Limb Skeletal Muscle Index (ULSMI), and Lower Limb Skeletal Muscle Index (LLSMI). Results: Overall, ASMI, ULSMI, and LLSMI increased with age in children and adolescents. Boys showed a gradual slowing trend of growth after 14 years of age, while girls exhibited a deceleration and even a decrease after 13 years of age. Additionally, for all age groups, U.S. children had higher values for the same Zscores compared to Chinese children, with this difference widening after 14 years of age. ASMR showed a slightly different developmental pattern, with an initial increase followed by a decrease, but the rate of increase was faster in the Chinese population between the ages of 1014 years. All indicators demonstrated significant gender differences, with boys having higher values in all measures. Conclusion: Developmental patterns and disparities of skeletal muscle mass between Chinese and U. S. pediatric population should be assessed based on the sexand agespecific skeletal muscle reference standards of their respective countries.
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Risk factors for severe influenza A in children:A case-control study
XIE Lina, FENG Te, ZHANG Wancun, LI Yuanzhe, GUO Yanjun
2024, 19 (
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Background: Some critically ill children with influenza A virus (IAV) infection may have severe sequelae or even die, but its early clinical manifestations are non-specific. At present, there is a lack of relevant prediction models at home and abroad. Objective: To establish a nomogram prediction model for critical IAV infection in children to help early clinical identification of critical IAV infection. Design: Case-control study. Methods: Consecutive patients with IAV infection who were hospitalized in Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from January 2018 to November 2023 were enrolled. According to the discharge diagnosis and clinical data, they were divided into critically ill children and non-critically ill children. The demographic data, symptoms on admission, laboratory tests on admission, and co-infection with other pathogens were collected. According to the incidence of IAV in Henan Province, the samle size should be greater than 320 cases. The enrolled children were randomly divided into a modeling group and a validation group at a ratio of 7∶3. The influencing factors of critical IAV infection were screened in the modeling group, and the R 4.3.2 software package was used to construct a nomogram prediction model for critical IAV infection. Main outcome measures: Risk factors for critically ill children with influenza A virus (IAV) infection. Results: Among 391 hospitalized children with IAV infection, 134 cases were critically ill, of whom 20 cases (14.9%) had sequelae, all of them were nervous system damage, and 12 cases (9.0%) died. All the non-critically ill children were cured and discharged. There were 274 cases in the modeling group and 117 cases in the validation group. There was no significant difference in clinical data between the two groups. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that neurological symptoms (OR=6.923, 95%CI: 2.569-18.656), co-infection with other pathogens (OR=3.092, 95%CI: 1.379-6.934), and elevated NLR (OR=1.404, 95%CI: 1.029-1.914) and increased IL-6 (OR=1.009, 95%CI: 1.000-1.018) are risk factors, and propagated rise (OR=0.925, 95%CI: 0.862-0.992) is a protection factor. Taking critical IAV infection as the prediction outcome, a nomogram prediction model was constructed based on neurological symptoms, combined with other pathogen infections, and laboratory indicators such as NLR, IL-6, and ALB. The AUC of the model was 0.949 (95%CI: 0.915-0.982) in the modeling group and 0.912 (95%CI: 0.871-0.952) in the validation group. The nomogram model fitted well (χ2=5.077,P=0.749), the predicted probability was in good agreement with the actual probability, and had a high net clinical benefit rate. Conclusion: The nomogram prediction model based on neurological symptoms, infection with other pathogens and laboratory indexes of NLR, IL-6 and ALB is effective and has good discriminative ability.
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Clinical and genetic profiles of children with inherited metabolic diseases of the digestive system: A case series report
LI Jian, GUO Jing, SUN Mei
2024, 19 (
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Background: Historically, infectious diseases have been the primary focus of pediatric gastrointestinal disorders. However, in recent years, the diagnosis rate of genetic metabolic diseases has gradually increased. Objective: To summarize the clinical phenotypes and genotypes of common genetic metabolic diseases affecting the digestive system. Design: Case series report. Methods: This study included children who presented with gastrointestinal symptoms and had abnormal whole-exome sequencing results at a single center between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2019. Demographic data, clinical information, and genetic testing results were extracted from the medical records system. Main outcome measures: Clinical phenotypes and genotypes. Results: Among the 320 children who underwent genetic testing in the gastroenterology department, 111 (34.7%) had abnormal results. The mean age at diagnosis was 2.4±2.8 years, and 68 (61.3%) were male. The main disease phenotypes included hereditary liver diseases in 70 cases (63.1%), with Wilson's disease and glycogen storage diseases each accounting for 15 cases, Citrin deficiency for 13 cases, Alagille syndrome, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), and bilirubin metabolism disorders for 9 cases each. Other conditions included very early-onset inflammatory bowel disease (VEO-IBD) in 8 cases (7.2%) and progressive muscular dystrophy in 10 cases (9.1%).Wilson's disease commonly presented as asymptomatic persistent transaminase elevation (53.3%), with the ATP7B gene c.2333G>T (p.R778L) being the most common mutation site (53.3%). Glycogen storage disease patients mainly exhibited hypoglycemia, hepatomegaly, abnormal liver function (93.3% for all), and elevated triglycerides (60.0%). Subtypes included type Ⅸa (6 cases), type Ⅲ (5 cases), and one case each of GSD Ⅰa, GSD Ⅱ, GSD Ⅵ, and GSD ⅩⅤ. Alagille syndrome was associated with abnormal liver function in all 9 cases, and 8 (88.9%) visited the hospital due to yellowish discolouration of the skin and sclera. The JAG1 gene mutation (Alagille syndrome type 1) was found in 8 cases (88.9%), and the NOTCH2 gene mutation (Alagille syndrome type 2) was found in 1 case. Citrin deficiency patients were mostly admitted due to yellowish discolouration of the skin and mucous membrane (92.3%) and exhibited abnormal liver enzymes, cholestasis, and hypoglycemia. All 13 cases had mutations in the SLC25A13 gene, with c.851_854del (38.5%) and c.852_855del (30.8%) being the most common mutations. Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) was characterized by hepatomegaly, elevated ALT, AST, and total bile acids in all 9 cases. The subtypes included type 2 (6 cases with ABCB11 gene mutations), type 3 (2 cases with ABCB4 gene mutations), and type 1 (1 case with ATP8B1 gene mutation). Bilirubin metabolism disorders were identified in 9 cases presenting with jaundice and/or abnormal liver function, all of which had UGT1A1 gene mutations. The most common mutation sites were c.211G>A (p.G71R) (66.7%) and A(AT)6TAAinsTA (55.6%). VEO-IBD was primarily characterized by chronic diarrhea in all 8 cases, with elevated WBC counts and CRP levels. Endoscopic findings showed cobblestone-like changes and deep ulcers in the colonic mucosa. Seven cases had IL10-RA gene mutations, with c.301C>T (p.R101W) (62.5%) and c.537G>A (p.T179T) (50%) being the most common, and one case had a heterozygous mutation in the IL10-RB gene. Conclusion: Genetic testing plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic metabolic diseases affecting the digestive system in children.
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Kawasaki disease, intravenous immunoglobulin resistance and coronary artery lesions:A case-control study
JIN Yuxi, LI Xiaoyu, LIU Yijia, HAN Linli, HUA Yimin, FAN Zhenxin, ZHOU Kaiyu, LI Xing, LI Yifei
2024, 19 (
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Background:It is still unknown on the etiology, pathogenicity and associated prognostic factors of kawasaki disease(KD). Currently, multiple exposures which are collaborating with genetic background would induce the immunological responses and trigger the onset of KD, even coronary artery injuries. Objective:To explore the significance of genetic susceptibility related to KD, IVIG resistance and coronary artery lesions. Design:Casecontrol study. Methods:Complete KD was diagnosed according to American Heart Association(AHA) guidelines, and coronary artery lesion was defined with echocardiography Zscore>2 according to the JCS/JSCS 2020 guidelines. From April 2020 to January 2022, we continuously recruited complete KD patients at West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University. The children who were underwent physical examination and blood test from child health department in our hospital were enrolled in the controls. The whole exome sequencing of peripheral blood samples, quality control of raw data, enrichment analysis and site annotation were performed to screen for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and associated genes related to KD, IVIG resistance and coronary artery lesions, which helped to compare the response to treatment and clinical outcomes of KD. Main outcome measures:Sites of SNPs and genes which had been associated with KD, IVIG resistance and coronary artery lesions. Results:In total, 171 complete KD patients were enrolled, including 32 cases (27%) of coronary artery lesions and 55 cases (31%) of IVIG resistance, and 139 cases were enrolled in control group. There were no statistical differences in the age between two groups. A total of 609,732 SNPS were screened through upstream analysis. The two groups were separated by the principal component analysis categorized by Han and other ethic minorities, and there was no substructure in the principal component categorized by gender classification. With P<0.000 1 as the threshold, fifteen candidate genes were associated with KD susceptibility, including MYT1L、CYP26B1、NECTIN3、TENM3、GFI1B、KNDC1、LOC100133315、RNF121、SYNE3、MAPKBP1、SLFN14、MYOM1、ABCA7、PIP5K1C、PTGER1(30 SNPs). While six candidate genes had been identified to be associated with coronary artery lesion, including DGKH、CCDC130、KLF7、METTL6、COLQ、PRKN(19 SNPs). Moreover, there were also six candidate genes had been recognized as risk factors with IVIG resistance, including MICALCL、NT5DC3、KRT75、LOC105370980、TXK、BRD2(8 SNPs). Conclusion:In this study,MYT1L(chr2, rs4381806)、NECTIN3(chr3, rs2399373)、MAPKBP1(chr15, rs2303517)have some significance in exploring the pathogenesis of KD. The SNP sites and genes asscociated with IVIG resistance and coronary artery lesions required further investigation.
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Epidemiological characteristics and etiological analysis of hyperuricemia in children and adolescents in a 3A hospital
ZHAO Yixuan, YUAN Shuxian, LIN Yifan, WEI Yi, LU Shuai, WEI Haiyan
2024, 19 (
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Objective:To explore the distribution characteristics of blood uric acid levels and the detection rate of HUA among children attending the hospital. Design: Crosssectional survey. Methods:Children who underwent blood uric acid testing at Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University from July 2022 to July 2023 were included. Eligible subjects were aged >28 days at the time of uric acid testing and had a clear disease diagnosis in their medical records. HUA was defined as peripheral blood uric acid levels of ≥420 μmol·L-1 for males and ≥360 μmol·L-1 for females; levels ≥540 μmol·L-1 were classified as severe HUA. Main outcome measures:Serum uric acid level and the detection rate of HUA. Results:Among 38,317 children with blood uric acid test results, 22,534 were male and 15,783 were female. The overall median blood uric acid level was 259.3 (211.1, 316.1) μmol·L-1, with a statistically significant difference between boys and girls [262.7 (213.0, 322.3) μmol·L-1 vs. 255.0 (208.3, 308.5) μmol·L-1, Z=10.365, P<0.001]. Blood uric acid levels in boys gradually increased with age, while girls' levels increased until age 14, then gradually declined and increased again after age 17; in all age groups except around ages 8 and 10, boys had higher blood uric acid levels than girls. A total of 3,719 cases of HUA were detected (9.7%), with detection rates of 7.7% (1,730 cases) in boys and 12.6% (1,989 cases) in girls, showing a statistically significant difference (χ2=256.882, P<0.001). The detection rate of HUA in boys increased with age, peaking at 45.8% around age 17; for girls, the detection rate increased until about age 13 (25.7%) and then gradually declined. Before age 13, the HUA detection rate was lower in boys than in girls, but higher after age 14. There were 284 cases of severe HUA (0.7%), with detection rates of 1.0%(222/22,534) in boys and 0.4% (62/15,783) in girls, showing a statistically significant difference (χ2=44.269, P<0.001). The proportion of severe HUA among children with HUA was higher in boys than girls in all age groups except around ages 7 and 17. The highest detection rates of HUA and severe HUA were observed in children with endocrine system diseases (15.3% and 1.8%, respectively), with the highest detection rate in the obesity category (46.3%, 320/691). Conclusion:Pediatric HUA is clinically common, with significant age and gender differences in blood uric acid levels. It is urgent to establish reference values for blood uric acid in children of different ages and genders in China and to develop diagnostic criteria for pediatric HUA to enhance the clinical management of affected children.
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2024, 19 (
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Current practice and barriers of the intrahospital transport for critically ill children:A field study
LI Yang, WANG Yingwen, GU Ying, CHEN Weiming, HU Jing, MA Jian, JIN Yun, YANG Yuxia, SHEN Weijie, WANG Wenchao, HU Shenjie, GOU Zhaoyang
2024, 19 (
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Background:Few studies have focused on the adherence to and implementation barriers of clinical practice guideline recommendations. Objective:To assess compliance with the Clinical Practice Guidelines for IntraHospital Transport of Pediatric Patients (2023) among medical staff in the emergency department and PICU and to identify the implementation barriers. Design:Field study Methods:The research was carried out in the emergency department, PICU, and general wards of Children's Hospital of Fudan University. Through participation in the practice of medical staff during intrahospital transport of critically ill children, field notes were used to describe the current situation of oneway transport from the emergency department or PICU to general wards, as well as to analyze the barriers to implementing recommendations in the guideline. Based on recommendations 15 of the guideline, the PICUtotargetdepartment process (Appendix 2G in the guideline), was divided into three phases (pretransport, during transport, and upon arrival at the receiving department) and 10 specific indicators. Descriptive observation, interviews, focus observation, and selective observation were employed to collect data. A template analysis method was used to extract baseline data from the field notes and analyze compliance with specific indicators and barriers. Main outcome measures:Barriers to adhering to recommendations of 15 in the guideline. Results:From January 1st to March 21st, 2024, 49 intrahospital transports of critically ill children involving 25 medical staff (7 emergency nurses, 7 PICU doctors, and 11 PICU nurses) were observed. Ten transports were from the emergency department to the PICU, and 18 and 21 were from the PICU to internal and surgical wards, respectively. The 25 participating medical staff had an average age of 31.3±5.0 years, and the children transported (49 cases) had an average age of 70.0±48.6 months. The average transport time was 16.1±6.0 minutes, with an average bedside handoff time of 6.8±3.5 minutes. Bedside handoffs were interrupted in 11 cases, and two adverse events were recorded during transport: forgetting to carry tube feeding and a child vomiting en route. The 10 indicators across the three phases of transport (pretransport, during transport, and upon arrival at the receiving department) showed partial compliance with the guideline recommendations. The transport decisionmaking, child placement, and inquiry indicators generally aligned with the guideline; the monitoring, telephone communication, and transport planning indicators partially complied, while transport personnel, equipment and medication preparation, evaluation and documentation, and handoff of the child's condition did not meet the guidelines The preparation for receiving the child was in line with the recommendations. Potential barriers to guideline implementation included low enthusiasm among medical staff for adopting new practices, lack of effective communication mechanisms between departments, gaps between recommended practice and clinical situations, poor adherence to specific guideline evidence, and insufficient innovation in the guideline recommendations. Conclusion:Adherence to the guideline recommendations for intrahospital transport of critically ill children is poor. Barriers include insufficient awareness among medical staff regarding the safety of intrahospital transport and a gap between the guideline recommendations and actual clinical transport scenarios.
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Efficacy, safety and tolerability of rapid or slow bowel preparation protocol using polyethylene glycol with electrolyte solution before colonoscopy in children over 2 years old: A non-randomized controlled trial
ZHANG Ping, MIAO Shijian, LI Ping, LIU Fang, SHI Peng, TANG Zifei, HUANG Ying
2024, 19 (
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Background:Polyethylene glycol with electrolyte solution (PEGELS) is safe and effective for bowel preparation in children. The PEG regimen includes oral administration for 14 days. However, longlasting oral administration may cause inconvenience to children's lives, prolong hospitalization, and affect school attendance. It is observed that the intestinal cleanliness is also good in a rapid oral PEGELS protocol of bowel preparation in some children. Objective:To investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of rapid or slow bowel preparation protocol using PEGELS in children over 2 years old. Design:Nonrandomized controlled trial. Methods:The newly diagnosed children in Department of Gastroenterology at Children's Hospital of Fudan University receiving the electronic colonoscopy were enrolled from August 1st, 2020 to May 31st, 2021 according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The participants were given PEGELS for the bowel preparation. The participants were nonrandomizedly divided into rapidly oral group (PEGELSR) and slowly oral group (PEGELSS). In the PEGELSR group, 2/3 dose of PEGELS was taken orally from the evening on the day before colonoscopy, and the remaining 1/3 dose of PEGELS was orally administered in the morning of the next day. In the PEGELSS group, PEGELS is given orally on the day before colonoscopy, which is divided into 1012 portions and taken one portion every hour. Bowel cleansing was assessed by Boston bowel preparation scale (BBPS). Compliance with PEGELS, adverse events, and tolerability were observed Main outcome measures:Bowel cleanliness. Results:A total of 315 children were enrolled into the study with the average age of (9.8±3.2) years old, 153 cases in PEGELSS group and 162 cases in PEGELSR group, respectively. There were no significant difference in Bristol stool form score between the two groups before electronic colonoscopy. The main reason for colonoscopy was abdominal pain in both groups. The score of BBPS in PEGELSR group was significantly higher than that in PEGELSS group(8.0±1.3 vs 7.1±1.5, P<0.000 1). The rate of excellence in PEGELSR was higher than that in the PEGELSS group[96.3%(156/162) vs 87.6%(134/153), P<0.000 1]. Both groups of children could complete the dosage of PEGELS well with the completion rate over 90%. The incidence of nausea, vomit, abdominal pain and abdominal distension in PEGELSR group was significantly higher than that in PEGELSS group. There were no adverse events in the two groups. Conclusion:Bowel preparation protocol of PEGELSS and PEGELSR was safe. The bowel cleanliness of PEGELSR regimen is better than that of PEGELSS regimen, but the incidence of adverse reaction of rapid oral PEGELS is higher than that of slow oral administration.
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Significance of minimal residual disease in monitoring recurrence of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia
DUN Jianxin, DING Yuting, ZHANG Ai, WANG Yaqin, LIU Aiguo, HU Qun
2024, 19 (
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Background: Minimal residual disease (MRD) is used to monitor and assess the treatment response in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and to stratify risk based on MRD levels. Objective: To investigate the prognostic value of regularly monitoring MRD during and after chemotherapy in predicting relapse in children with ALL. Design: Retrospective cohort study Methods: The clinical data of 224 ALL children received CCCG-ALL2015 chemotherapy from January 2015 to February 2020 were retrospectively included in our study. MRD was detected using flow cytometry to analyze the association between regular monitoring of MRD and prediction of recurrence. Main outcome measures: Recurrence free survival (RFS) Results: A total of 224 children were included in this analysis, with 134 males and 90 females, and a median age of 4.8 years. On day 19 (D19) of induction remission, 104 cases (46.4%) were MRD-positive, and on day 46 (D46), 23 cases (10.3%) were MRD-positive. From post-induction remission (week 16) to the end of chemotherapy (week 125), 145 cases remained MRD-negative. During follow-up after the end of chemotherapy (weeks 152-287), 13 cases became MRD-positive, of which 11 (84.6%) relapsed. A total of 28 children relapsed, with a median relapse time of 33 months. Among them, 14 survived, 12 died, and 2 were lost to follow-up. There were 20 cases of bone marrow relapse, including 2 with concurrent testicular relapse and 1 with CNSL and 8 with CNSL alone. The median follow-up time for the 224 children was 52 months (IQR: 36.5-69.5 months), and the 5-year RFS was (84.5±2.8)%. There were statistically significant differences in the 5-year RFS between children with D46 MRD ≥0.01% and <0.01%, as well as between those who remained MRD-negative throughout chemotherapy and those who were MRD-positive at least once (P<0.05). Conclusion: Children with D46 MRD ≥0.01% and those who were MRD-positive at least once during chemotherapy had a poorer prognosis. Regular MRD monitoring during chemotherapy is crucial.
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Therapy of rapamycin on children with PI3Kδ overactivation syndrome due to PIK3CD gene mutations: A case series of four cases
QIAN Kai, LU Meiping, GUO Li, WU Jianqiang
2024, 19 (
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Background: The traditional treatment for activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ (PI3Kδ) syndrome (APDS) has shown limited efficacy in preventing infections. Recently, rapamycin has been used in the clinical treatment of children with APDS type1 (APDS1) caused by PIK3CD gene mutations. Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of rapamycin in the treatment of APDS1. Design: Case series report. Methods: This study included consecutive cases diagnosed with APDS1 via genetic testing and treated with oral rapamycin from June 2017 to June 2023 at the Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. The use of rapamycin for treating non-tumorous lymphoproliferation due to APDS in children is off-label in China. Before treatment, parents were fully informed of the risks and signed informed consent. The oral dosage of rapamycin was 1 mg·m-2·d-1. Main outcome measures: The number of pneumonia episodes within 12 months and ultrasound assessment of liver, spleen, and lymph node enlargement. Results: Among the four children treated with rapamycin for APDS1, three were male and one was female. The average age of onset was 35.5±17.9 months, and the average age at diagnosis was 56.5±35.0 months. Whole-exome sequencing revealed a de novo heterozygous mutation in the PIK3CD gene (c.3061G>A, p.E1021K) in all cases. All presented with recurrent coughing and had hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy. All had pneumonia. There were 2 cases of recurrent mumps, 2 cases of growth retardation, and one case each of atopic dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and Wegener's granulomatosis. Bronchoscopy showed cobblestone-like bulge in the bronchial mucosa in three cases. All had reduced CD19+ B cells and inverted CD4+/CD8+ ratios; three had elevated IgM levels, and one had decreased IgG. Prior to rapamycin, all received IVIG, anti-infective treatment and corticosteroids, yet continued to suffer from recurrent respiratory infections and hepatosplenomegaly. Additionally, three developed thrombocytopenia and two had anemia. Rapamycin was administered orally to all children from 1 to 44 months after diagnosis for 12 to 58 months. Following 12 months of rapamycin treatment, the average annual number of pneumonia episodes decreased from 5.3 to 1.0. There was significant improvement in hepatosplenomegaly and superficial lymphadenopathy, and Hb and PLT levels returned to normal. However, there were no statistically significant differences in immunological parameters before and after treatment. No rapamycin-related adverse effects, tumors, or deaths were observed during follow-up. Conclusion: Rapamycin is relatively safe and has some efficacy in treating APDS1.
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Sinicization of the Gothenburg Young Persons Empowerment Scale-Congenital Heart Disease and the test of its reliability and validity
WANG Huimei, GU Ying, XIA Qian, ZHAN Chuyi, HUANG Xiaoyan, YE Ming, SHI Qiqi
2024, 19 (
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Background:Adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) face physical and psychological challenges during their growth. Self-empowerment is an important indicator of their self-management ability and quality of life. Currently, there is a lack of relevant assessment tools in China. Objective:To translate the Gothenburg Young Persons Empowerment Scale-Congenital Heart Disease (GYPES-CHD) into Chinese and test its reliability and validity. Design:Reliability and validity analysis. Methods:The Brislin translation model was used to translate the scale through forward translation, back translation, and back-translation comparison. A purposive sampling method was used to select 15 CHD adolescents of different ages and educational levels for cognitive interviews. a purposive sampling method was used to select 15 CHD adolescents of different ages and educational levels for cognitive interviews. Adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) aged between 10 to 18 years, who were diagnosed at our hospital, had long-term follow-up, possessed certain reading and writing abilities, and were able to understand the questionnaire, were included. Adolescents with comorbidities affecting intellectual development, other systemic diseases requiring multiple surgeries, or conditions leading to mental disorders were excluded. Participants completed a general information survey, the Chinese version of the GYPES-CHD, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Participants completed a general information survey, the Chinese version of the GYPES-CHD, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Main outcome measures:Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of GYPES-CHD. Results:A total of 166 questionnaires were distributed, and 153 were returned (response rate of 92.16%) to be included in the analysis.The Chinese version of GYPES-CHD consists of 5 dimensions and 15 items. Item analysis showed that the Pearson correlation coefficients between the scores of each item, dimension and the total score of the Chinese version of GYPES-CHD ranged from 0.210 to 0.538 (P<0.001). The critical ratio (CR) for the 15 items was between 4.218 and 12.358 (P<0.001). The Cronbach's α coefficient of the Chinese version of GYPES-CHD was 0.905, and the Cronbach's α coefficients for the five dimensions ranged from 0.740 to 0.851. The test-retest reliability was 0.869, and the Cronbach's α coefficients for the five dimensions were between 0.783 and 0.837, with a correlation coefficient of 0.841 between the total scores of the two administrations. The content validity index at the scale level and item level were 0.906 and 0.947, respectively. The correlation coefficient between the total GSES score and the total score of the Chinese version of GYPES-CHD was 0.52 (P<0.01), and the criterion-related validity with the five dimensions ranged from 0.375 to 0.495 (P<0.01). Conclusion:The Chinese version of GYPES-CHD has good reliability and validity and can be used to assess the empowerment level of CHD adolescents in the context of Chinese culture.
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Prognostic significance of IDE gene expression levels in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
HUANG Xiaotong, SHI Lihuan, XUE Tianlin, LIANG Jing, LI Weijing, LIU Wei, ZHANG Ruidong, CUI Lei, LI Zhigang
2024, 19 (
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Background:Children with refractory and relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have poor prognosis. It is significant to identify new molecular markers with prognostic value to assist in prognosis assessment. Objective:To explore the expression level of the IDE gene in children with ALL and its correlation with prognosis. Design:Retrospective cohort study. Methods:A total of 77 newly diagnosed ALL patients admitted to Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, from January 1st, 2020, to October 31st, 2020, were included in the study as a testing cohort. The expression level of the IDE gene in bone marrow mononuclear cells at diagnosis was analyzed using ROC curve analysis to set the IDE cutoff value, comparing the prognosis of highexpression and lowexpression groups. The validation cohort consisted of ALL patients admitted to Henan Children's Hospital during the same period, and it was used to verify the correlation between the established IDE cutoff grouping criteria and prognosis. Prognostic factors, including clinical biological characteristics and early treatment responses, were also analyzed. Main outcome measures:Eventfree survival (EFS). Results:A total of 77 newly diagnosed ALL patients were included, with 37 in the testing cohort and 40 in the validation cohort. The expression level of the IDE gene at diagnosis was correlated with the prognosis of ALL. Patients with adverse events had significantly higher IDE expression levels at diagnosis than those without adverse events (P<0.001). ROC analysis showed that the IDE gene expression level could predict the prognosis of ALL patients, with an AUC of 0.961 (P<0.001). The cutoff value was set as 0.72 by the ROC curve. In the testing cohort, the highexpression group (IDE≥0.72, n=19) had a significantly worse prognosis than the lowexpression group (IDE<0.72, n=18), with 3year EFS rates of 55.7% and 100%, respectively (P=0.002). In the validation cohort, the highexpression group (n=26) and lowexpression group (n=14) had 3year EFS rates of 64.3% and 96.2% (P=0.009), which was statistically significant. Multivariate analysis indicated that high clinical risk and high IDE expression were independent prognostic factors for EFS in ALL patients, with risk ratios of 4.254 (95% CI: 1.08017.554, P=0.039) and 21.773 (95% CI: 2.632180.125, P=0.004), respectively. The predictive capacity of the recurrence risk index for prognosis, composed of these two independent prognostic factors, was higher than the current clinical risk stratification (AUCs of 0.892 and 0.741, P=0.009). Conclusion:High expression of the IDE gene is closely associated with poor prognosis in children with ALL.
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Association between maternal postpartum separation anxiety and socialemotional problems in preschool children: A prospective cohort study
SU Ruxin, PAN Hao, LIN Qingmin, WANG Guanghai, SUN Wanqi, JIANG Yanrui, ZHU Qi, ZHANG Yunting, JIANG Fan
2024, 19 (
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Background: Maternal separation anxiety is important for children's socialemotional development. However, the influence of postpartum separation anxiety on early childhood and the critical time points of its effect are still unclear. Objective: To explore the impact of maternal separation anxiety at different time points within 2 years at 4 time points after delivery on socialemotional behavior problems of preschool children. Design: Prospective cohort study. Methods: In the Shanghai Sleep Birth Cohort, women during the third trimester, aged 18 to 45, gestational age ≥28 weeks, without any known deformity, longterm resident in Shanghai, delivery in the eastern division of the Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and single pregnancy were included as the cohort population. The offsprings were included if they were born at term and weighed 2500 to 4000g at birth, and excluded if they were admitted to the NICU after birth, or their Apgar score was ≤7 at 1 or 5 minutes with asphyxia at birth. Maternal education level, family annual income, maternal age at delivery, maternal depression, anxiety, and overall stress level were assessed during late pregnancy, and the offspring were evaluated for temperament type when they were 6 months old. Maternal separation anxiety was assessed by the Maternal Separation Anxiety Scale (MSAS) at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months postpartum, and the offspring's socialemotional development was assessed with the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at age 6. Main outcome measures: Total difficulties score, internalizing problems, and externalizing problems. Results: From May 2012 to July 2013, 262 dyads of pregnant women and their offspring newborns were included according to the criteria for mothers and neonates. There was no statistical significance in the sensitivity analysis of baseline data between the withdrawn samples (n=80) and the final included samples in the current study (n=182). Maternal age at delivery was 29.7±3.3. Most of the mothers attained the highest education level of bachelor or college degree (73.1%). Maternal depression assessed by the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, anxiety assessed by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scale and stress level assessed by Life Events Scale for Pregnant Women represented good overall mental health. Family annual income of 140,000 to 290,000 RMB accounted for 48.6%, <140,000 RMB accounted for 38.1%. Among the temperament types of children aged 6 months, 44.3% were "easy", 39.2% were "intermediate low", and 16.5% were "intermediate high" or "difficult". Maternal separation anxiety gradually decreases at 6, 12, 18, 24 months postpartum. Specifically, maternal separation anxiety at 18 and 24 months postpartum was lower than that at 6 months postpartum, which was statistically significant. Higher family annual income predicted lower separation anxiety at 18 months postpartum, and mothers with higher education had lower levels of separation anxiety at 6 and 18 months postpartum. Maternal age at delivery was significantly negatively correlated with maternal separation anxiety at 18 months postpartum, maternal depression in late pregnancy was significantly positively correlated with maternal separation anxiety at 18 months and 24 months postpartum, and maternal trait anxiety in late pregnancy was significantly positively correlated with maternal separation anxiety at 24 months postpartum. Neither child gender nor temperament was significantly associated with maternal separation anxiety. After controlling for basic demographic information and maternal emotional state during late pregnancy, maternal separation anxiety at 12 and 18 months postpartum was significantly and positively associated with children's internalizing problems at 6 years of age. There was no significant association between maternal separation anxiety at 6 months postpartum and children's internalization problems at 6 years of age, and no significant association between maternal separation anxiety and children's externalization problems and difficulty scores at 6 years of age. Conclusion: Maternal separation anxiety early in life is a unique risk factor for children's socioemotional development and is significantly associated with internalization problems in children at preschool age.
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2024, 19 (
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Developing a methodological framework for associations and interactions: Integrating evidence on muscle tone and health-related information from the clinical practice guidelines for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy
XIE Yijing, WANG Cui, LI Wenzhu, WANG Wei, HUANG Zhen, SHI Wei, ZHANG Chongfan
2025, 20 (
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Background:Previous Studies have focused on the associations between individual factors within the cerebral palsy (CP) population. However, there is limited research that systematically describes or constructs comprehensive networks for interaction analysis. Objective:To develop an innovative methodological framework with novel indicators, cut-off values, and decision pathways and to provide support for exploring the interactions between health-related factors in CP. Design:Mixed-Methods: study. Methods:A systematic literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies on associations or interactions between muscle tone and health-related factors in CP (Step 1). Characteristic data reflecting the effects or interactions of muscle tone were extracted from the selected studies (Step 2). Statistical analysis Methods: used to evaluate the relationships were identified and summarized (Step 3). A definition of muscle tone was established, and other health-related information associated with muscle tone was categorized according to various guideline dimensions (Step 4). Based on this information and multidisciplinary perspectives, indicators for evaluating relationships and their threshold values were proposed (Step 5). A logical framework for summarizing and identifying relationships was developed (Step 6), followed by internal data testing, adjustments, and refinements (Step 7). Main outcome measures:Methodology for identifying relationships between muscle tone and health-related factors in children and adolescents with CP. Results:The study extracted 2 327 rows of data from 106 articles. Of these, a total of 78 articles using correlations analysis included 1 668 data points, 44 using regression analysis included 450 data points, and 13 using other statistical Methods: included 209 data points. Following the established indicators and framework, we first selected data points within the same guideline dimensions. For each dimension, we classified each article into one of three outcomes (related, uncertain, or unrelated), and subsequently derived final judgments by summarizing the outcomes of each article. After summarizing, if the proportion of uncertain articles in a dimension is ≥1/3, the relationship between muscle tone and that guideline dimension is considered uncertain. Otherwise, we classified related and unrelated articles into four distributions (n∶n, 1∶n or n∶1 or 1∶1, 0∶n or n∶0, and 0∶1 or 1∶0) and derived judgments based on two additional indicators. The appropriate sample size is calculated if need. In practice, we applied the framework to the internal data and proposed that the muscle tone may interact with four dimensions (gross motor skills, muscle strength and endurance, secondary musculoskeletal disorder, and quality of life), but not with physical activity. The relationship between muscle tone and the dimensions of gait, participation, activities of daily living, and upper limb function remains unclear. Conclusion:This study introduced an original methodological approach for determining the relationships between muscle tone and other health-related factors in children with CP. A set of judgment indicators and threshold values were proposed, and a logical framework for identifying the relationships was developed.
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QIU Xiaolong, LI Xiaoli, WANG Zhaoling, WU Ling, FAN Huisu, JIANG Lijiao, FANG Yuhong, ZOU Lixia, HUANG Xianmei, LU Meiping
2024, 19 (
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Association between body composition and blood pressure among schoolage children in two southwestern provinces and one municipality in China: A crosssectional survey
LIU Qin, PENG Zhilian, YUAN Shuanggui, LI Xinggui, MA Jun, AN Xizhou, CHEN Jingyu, LUO Shunqing, HE Xiangqian, CHEN Lanling, HUANG Daochao, LIANG Xiaohua
2024, 19 (
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Background: Traditional indicators like BMI are insufficient for comprehensive assessment of children's nutritional status and health risks. Body composition analysis offers a more precise method to evaluate the distribution of fat, muscle, and water content in children's bodies, providing new avenues for health assessment. Objective: To investigate the correlation between body composition and blood pressure levels among schoolage children in two southwestern provinces and one municipality (Sichuan, Guizhou, Chongqing) of China, providing scientific evidence for early prevention of childhood hypertension. Design: Crosssectional survey. MethodsUsing multistage stratified cluster sampling, students from primary and secondary schools in the three areas were recruited. Data on basic information, family circumstances, pubertal development, family medical history, nutritional status, and dietary habits were collected through questionnaires. Standardized physical measurements, blood pressure measurements, and body composition parameters (body fat percentage, muscle ratio, water content, protein, and mineral content) were obtained using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Univariate analysis was conducted for included variables, and restricted cubic splines (RCS) analysis was used to explore the doseresponse relationship between body composition and elevated blood pressure risk. Main outcome measures: Association between body composition and blood pressure. Results: The study analyzed 8,397 students from six schools across the three areas, including 5,722 primary school students and 2,675 secondary school students; 4,593 from urban areas and 3,804 from rural areas. The mean age was (10.9±2.4) years, with 4,445 boys (52.9%) and 3,952 girls. Elevated blood pressure was detected in 784 students (9.3%), with higher prevalence in boys compared to girls, overweight/obese children compared to nonoverweight/obese children, those who had entered puberty compared to those who had not, and those with high salt intake compared to those without (all P<0.05). All five body composition indicators showed significant correlations with blood pressure (all P<0.05). Genderspecific patterns emerged in the relationship between body composition indicators and elevated blood pressure risk. In girls, body fat percentage, water content, muscle ratio, and protein content showed linear correlations with elevated blood pressure risk, while mineral content showed a nonlinear correlation. In boys, body fat percentage and mineral content showed nearly linear correlations with elevated blood pressure, while muscle ratio, water content, and protein content showed nonlinear correlations. Using medium levels of each gender as reference, only low body fat percentage and high water and protein content in boys showed no statistically significant differences in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial pressure, while other parameters showed significant increases or decreases. Conclusion: Body composition is closely associated with elevated blood pressure in both male and female primary and secondary school students. Incorporating body composition analysis into cardiovascular health risk assessment may aid in early identification of elevated blood pressure in children.
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QIU Xiaolong, LI Xiaoli, WANG Zhaoling, WU Ling, FAN Huisu, JIANG Lijiao, FANG Yuhong, ZOU Lixia, HUANG Xianmei, LU Meiping
2024, 19 (
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A meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of systemic lupus erythematosus classification criteria in adult and pediatric cohorts
LU Xuan, SHEN Tian, ZHANG Yudi, LI Yongzhen, CAO Yan, SHUAI Lanjun, LI Xiaoyan, WANG Ying, WU Xiaochuan
2025, 20 (
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Background:The 1997 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, the 2012 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) criteria, and the 2019 European League Against Rheumatism/American College of Rheumatology (EULAR/ACR) criteria are widely used for diagnosing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in both adults and children. However, these criteria were initially developed based on adult cohorts, and their diagnostic value in pediatric SLE requires further validation. Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the three classification criteria in adult and pediatric SLE. Design:Meta-analysis. Methods:A literature search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and China Biomedical Database. Studies were selected according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Sensitivity, specificity, and the area under the curve (AUC) of the three classification criteria were compared. Heterogeneity sources were analyzed. GRADE approach was used to evaluate the certainty of evidence. Main outcome measures:Sensitivity and specificity of SLE classification criteria in pediatric cohorts. Results:Thirty-six studies were included, with 22 on adult SLE, 13 on pediatric SLE, and 1 on both. The 1997 ACR criteria were applied in 23 adult and 13 pediatric studies, the 2012 SLICC criteria in 22 adult and 13 pediatric studies, and the 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria in 17 adult and 10 pediatric studies. Except for sensitivity and AUC for the 2012 SLICC criteria, there were no statistically significant differences in diagnostic accuracy and AUCResults: between the three criteria in both adult and pediatric SLE. For pediatric SLE, the 1997 ACR criteria showed 5 true positives (4-5) and 1 false positive (1-2) per 100,000 people, while the 2012 SLICC and 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria showed 6 true positives (6-6) and 0 false positives (0-0) per 100,000 people. Based on the GRADE evaluation, the evidence body was rated as low quality by downgrading two levels in the meta-analysis for adult SLE using the three criteria while the GRADE result was moderate quality by downgrading 1 level in the meta-analysis for pediatric SLE. Conclusion:In both pediatric and adult SLE, the 2012 SLICC and 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria demonstrated superior diagnostic performance compared to the 1997 ACR criteria, with similar diagnostic accuracy. The misdiagnosis rate of the 2012-SLICC and 2019-EULAR/ACR classification criteria in pediatric SLE is zero.
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Overfat cutoffs for detecting persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia among children and adolescents: A prospective cohort study
DONG Hongbo, CHENG Hong, XIONG Jingfan, XIAO Pei, SHAN Xinying, MI Jie
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Background:The diagnosis of true obesity was recommended to be based on body fat quantity and distribution by body composition measurement. However, the riskbased overfat cutoffs were scarce for pediatric population. Objective:To develop cutoffs and the optimal combination for body fat indices for screening persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia among the pediatric population. Design:Prospective cohort study. Methods:Subjects who participated in the 2017 baseline and 2019 followup survey of Schoolbased Cardiovascular and Bone Health (SCVBH) Promotion Program with complete data of body composition and blood test, were selected as the study population. The gold standard was persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia in both baseline and followup surveys, including persistent impaired fasting glucose (IFG), persistent high total cholesterol (TC), persistent high TG, persistent high low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLC), persistent low high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) and persistent high NonHDLC. The predictors included body mass index (BMI) and body fat indices derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis, including fat mass index (FMI), fat mass percentage (FMP), trunk to leg fat ratio (TLR).The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was used to determine the best combination and optimal cutoffs of body fat indices for detecting persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. Main outcome measuresThe best combination and optimal cutoffs of body fat indices for detecting persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. Results:A total of 10 603 (mean age at baseline: 10.9 ± 3.3 years, 49.4% males) children and adolescents aged 618years were included for analysis. Among, 371 (3.5%) were diagnosed as persistent lFG,131 (1.2%) as persistent high TC, 128 (1.2%) as persistent high TG, 118 (1.1%) as persistent high LDLC, 448 (4.2%) as persistent low HDLC, and 212 (2.0%) as persistent high nonHDLC. According to the results for ROC analyses and Delong tests, the capability of FMI+TLR combination for detecting persistent IFG, persistent high TC and persistent high LDLC were statistically higher than BMI in both sexes (All P<0.05). Moreover, the combined use of FMI+TLR presented higher capability for detecting persistent high NonHDLC [AUCFMI+TLR:0.664 (0.6150.713) vs AUCBMI:0.617 (0.5570.677), P<0.001] than BMI in girls. According to the ROC analysis, the optimal overfat cutoffs of FMI were determined at the range of 75th percentile to 95th percentile, and TLR were determined at the range of 75th percentile to 90th percentile, varied by indicators for persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. Conclusion:The FMI + TLR combination presented higher predictability for discriminating persistent hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia among children and adolescents. We suggest the 75th percentile of FMI to be the cutoff for mild general overfat, the 90th percentile of FMI to be the cutoff for severe general overfat, the75th percentile of TLR to be the cutoff for mild central overfat, the 90th percentile of TLR to be the cutoff for severe central overfat.
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QIU Xiaolong, LI Xiaoli, WANG Zhaoling, WU Ling, FAN Huisu, JIANG Lijiao, FANG Yuhong, ZOU Lixia, HUANG Xianmei, LU Meiping
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2024, 19 (
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2024, 19 (
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2024, 19 (
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QIU Xiaolong, LI Xiaoli, WANG Zhaoling, WU Ling, FAN Huisu, JIANG Lijiao, FANG Yuhong, ZOU Lixia, HUANG Xianmei, LU Meiping
2024, 19 (
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The interaction between muscle tone and other health-related factors in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: A systematic review
WANG Cui, LI Wenzhu, XIE Yijing, WANG Wei, ZHANG Chongfan, HUANG Zhen, SHI Wei
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Background:Abnormal muscle tone is a major factor contributing to movement and postural abnormalities in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. It significantly affects multiple aspects of body function and structure, activity and participation, and quality of life. However, a systematic review on how abnormal muscle tone systematically interacts with other health-related factors is currently lacking. Objective:To explore the current status of the interaction between muscle tone and other health-related factors in the children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Design:Systematic review. Methods:A systematic search and screening process was conducted to identify studies examining the interaction between muscle tone and other health-related factors in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. Characteristics of the studies were extracted including participant age, gender, Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), CP subtype, muscle tone assessment metrics, and associated health indicators. Statistical Methods: used to analyze interactions were also extracted. The associated health indicators were categorized based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY). A constructed methodological framework was applied to determine the interactions between muscle tone and other health-related factors. Main outcome measures:The current status of the interaction between muscle tone and other health-related factors. Results:A total of 19,831 studies were retrieved from Chinese and English databases, and 106 studies were included in the final analysis (92 in English, 14 in Chinese), comprising 14,021 children and adolescents with CP. Of these studies, 6 did not report CP subtype, 12 did not restrict CP subtype, 80 focused solely on spastic CP, and 8 focused on dyskinetic CP. The assessment included 120 pyramidal system indicators (92.3%) and 10 extrapyramidal system indicators. A total of 648 health-related factors with 2,327 interaction data items were included. The top three most frequently reported associated factors were upper limb motor function (172 items, 26.5%), gait (118 items, 18.2%), and secondary musculoskeletal disorders (72 items, 11.1%). The top three interaction data categories were gait (630 entries, 27.1%), upper limb motor ability (288 entries, 12.4%), and muscle strength and endurance (264 entries, 11.3%). Among the included studies, 1,668 entries reported correlation analysis, 444 entries used regression analysis, 17 entries employed structural equation modeling, 13 entries conducted confirmatory factor analysis, and 179 entries applied other and unspecified analytical Methods:. The methodological framework was used to determine interactions between muscle tone and other health-related dimensions. Conclusion:The factors that may interact with muscle tone in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy include gross motor skills, muscle strength and endurance, quality of life, and secondary musculoskeletal disorders. Uncertain interactive factors include gait, participation, activities of daily living, and upper limb function. The factor of physical activity may not interact with muscle tone.
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Association between healthy lifestyle behavior index and body composition of children and adolescents in Guangzhou:A cross-sectional survey
CHEN Miao, LIANG Xiaotong, CHENG Hong, LIU Junting, DENG Yuying, HUANG Ziwei, JI Jiting, LONG Jiayi, LIU Li
2024, 19 (
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Background: The influencing factors of obesity phenotype were not yet entirely clear. Most existing studies focused on the association between single lifestyle behavior and obesity phenotype but lacking comprehensive investigation of lifestyle behaviors on obesity phenotype. Objective: To explore the association of the healthy lifestyle behavior index and its levels with obesity phenotypes in children and adolescents, and to provide a scientific basis for promoting healthy development of children and adolescents. Design: Crosssectional study. Methods: The questionnaire survey for lifestyle behavior was performed among a total of 8,222 children and adolescents in Guangzhou, and healthy lifestyle behavior index was constructed, and cardiovascular metabolic indexes were tested. The association of the healthy behavior index and its levels with obesity phenotype was analyzed using multivariate logistics regression. Main outcome measures: Obesity phenotypes were classified by combining weight and metabolic status as Metabolically Healthy Normal Weight (MHNW), Metabolically Unhealthy Normal Weight (MUNW), Metabolically Healthy Overweight (MHOW), Metabolically Unhealthy Overweight (MUOW), Metabolically Healthy Obesity (MHO), and Metabolically Unhealthy Obesity (MUO). Results: Each point increase in the lifestyle behavior index was associated with reduced risk of MUNW, MHOW, and MUO (ORs=0.95, 0.91, and 0.88, respectively, all P<0.05). Highlevel behavioral indices reduced the risk of MUNW, MHOW, and MUO by 18%, 29%, and 41%, respectively, compared to a lowlevel index (all P<0.05). Highlevel behavioral indices reduced the risk of MUO by 38% compared to MHO (P<0.05). Increase in healthy lifestyle behavior index was associated with lower risk of MUNW (OR=0.93, P<0.05) in boys and reduced risk of MHOW in girls (OR=0.88, P<0.05). When stratified by age, the highlevel behavioral indices reduced the risk of MUNW by 21% in the age group of 1218 years and MHOW by 41% in the age group of 611 years. Conclusion: The increased healthy lifestyle behavior index is associated with lower risk of MUNW, MHOW, and MUO. Additionally, these associations differ in sex and age.
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Association between dietary patterns and body composition among children and adolescents in Guangzhou: A crosssectional survey
LIANG Xiaotong, DENG Yuying, CHEN Miao, HUANG Ziwei, JI Jiting, PAN Shun, ZHANG Zehui, LONG Jiayi, CHEN Min, LIU Li
2024, 19 (
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Objective: To explore the association between dietary patterns and body composition among children and adolescents in Guangzhou. Design: Crosssectional survey. Methods: Primary and middle school students aged 617 years were enrolled using the stratified cluster sampling method from March to December 2019. Information on dietary intake 13 types of food was collected by questionnaires. Body composition measurements were performed. Factor analysis was used to extract dietary patterns. Multivariate linear regression models were used to analyze the association between dietary patterns and body composition. Main outcome measures: Zscores of body fat percentage (BF%), fatfree mass index (FFMI), and fat mass/fatfree mass ratio (FM/FFM). Results: total of 7,590 children and adolescents were included in the analysis, with an average age of 11.7±2.9 years, and 4064 males (53.5%). Four dietary patterns were constructed, including balanced diet, refined grains and meat, fried and pickled food, and fruit and dairy diet patterns. After adjusting for demographic characteristics, the highest quartile of factor scores in the balanced diet pattern compared to the lowest quartile showed a decrease of 0.07 standard deviations in BF% Zscore (β=-0.07, 95%CI=-0.140.00) and FM/FFM Zscore (β=-0.07, 95%CI=-0.140.00). In the fruit and dairy diet pattern, the highest quartile of factor scores compared to the lowest quartile showed an increase of 0.10 standard deviations in FFMI Zscore (β=0.10, 95%CI=0.030.17). No statistically significant association was found between other dietary patterns and body composition (P>0.05). Conclusion: The balanced diet pattern is associated with a reduction in body fat, and the fruit and dairy diet pattern is associated with an increase in fatfree tissue or muscle.
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QIU Xiaolong, LI Xiaoli, WANG Zhaoling, WU Ling, FAN Huisu, JIANG Lijiao, FANG Yuhong, ZOU Lixia, HUANG Xianmei, LU Meiping
2024, 19 (
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Association between healthy lifestyle behavioral index and obesity phenotypes of children and adolescents in Guangzhou: A cross-sectional survey
DENG Yuying, LIANG Xiaotong, CHEN Miao, HUANG Ziwei, JI Jiting, ZHANG Zehui, LONG Jiayi, PAN Shun, LIU Li
2024, 19 (
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Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in China is increasing. Existing studies have mostly explored the effects of single lifestyle behaviors on body composition, lacking evidence about the association between integrated lifestyle behaviors and body composition. Objective: To explore the association between healthy lifestyle behavior index and body composition in children and adolescents. Design: Crosssectional survey. Methods: This study enrolled 1,703 students aged 6 to 17 years in April 2019 in a middle school and an elementary school in Guangzhou. Body composition was measured by dualenergy Xray absorptiometry, and a questionnaire survey was performed to collect information about lifestyle behaviors. The healthy lifestyle behavior index was constructed based on seven items, including adequate sleep, moderate sedentary behavioral time, adequate moderate to vigorousintensity activity, daily breakfast, daily vegetables, daily fruits, and no intake of sugarsweetened beverages. For each item meeting, one point was assigned, and the healthy lifestyle behavior index is the total sum of all points achieved, which was further divided into three levels: low (02 points), medium (4 points), and high (7 points). Multiple linear regression models were performed to analyze the association of the healthy lifestyle behavior index and its levels with body composition (Zscores). Main outcome measures: Total body and central adiposity, whole body and appendicular muscle mass. Results: Of the 1,703 students aged 617 years, 924 (54.3%) were boys and 779 (45.7%) were girls. In the statistical analysis, adjustments were made for the age of children and adolescents, the highest educational level of their parents, and annual family income. In boys, the healthy lifestyle behavior index was positively associated with the muscle mass index (MMI) and the appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI) (all βs=0.07, both 95%CI=0.02 0.12). Compared to the lowlevel behavioral index, the medium and highlevel indices were associated with increased Zscores for MMI (βmedium=0.22; βhigh=0.30) and ASMI (βmedium=0.22; βhigh=0.29). In girls, the healthy lifestyle behavior index was negatively associated with Zscores for BF%, VFA, and FMR (all β=-0.07, all 95%CI=-0.12 -0.01). Compared to the lowlevel index, there was an association between the highlevel index and lower Zscores for BF%, VFA, and FMR, with β coefficients of -0.29, -0.29, and -0.28, respectively. When stratified by age groups, the associations between the healthy lifestyle behavior index and body composition remained statistically significant in pubertal boys (1217 years old) and girls (1017 years old). Conclusion: Healthy lifestyle behavior index is associated with an increase in muscle mass in boys and decreases in total body and central adiposity in girls.