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OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study explored the potential connection between adenomyosis and pregnancy outcomes. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A study included data from a total of 1,208 pregnancies. The adenomyosis group included 334 pregnant women with adenomyosis, and women in the control group (n=874) had uncomplicated pregnancies. Data on pregnancy complications and maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared. RESULTS: The incidence of gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and placenta previa was higher in the adenomyosis group compared to the control group (p<0.05). Adenomyosis was linked to a higher risk of postpartum hemorrhage (1,000-1,500 ml) but a lower risk of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) (p<0.05). Diagnosis of adenomyosis correlated with increased incidence of low fetal weight (20.3% vs. 21.3%, p<0.05) and a low APGAR score at 1 min (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Adenomyosis correlated with a higher incidence of gestational hypertension, placenta previa, and gestational diabetes. At the same time, adenomyosis correlated with a significantly lower incidence of PROM compared to uncomplicated pregnancy. There was a significant increase in the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage and a higher risk of low fetal weight and lower APGAR score at 1 min in pregnancies with adenomyosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Peripheral coupled waveguide (PCW) design has been deployed in InGaAsP multiple quantum-well (MQW) electroabsorption modulator (EAM) at 1.55-mum wavelength. PCW enhances the optical saturation power and reduces the optical insertion loss and the equivalent V-pi simultaneously. A radio-frequency link using a 1.3-mm-long lumped-element PCW EAM has achieved experimentally a link gain of -3 dB, at 500 MHz and at input optical power of 80 mW. The corresponding two-tone multioctave spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) at the same bias is measured at 118 dB (.) Hz(2/3). The single-octave SFDR at the third-order null bias is 132 dB (.) Hz(4/5).

An AgBiS2/BiOI composites with different proportions were prepared by precipitation method, and their catalytic activity was studied by degrading RhB (100 mg/L) under simulated light conditions. The results showed that the photocatalytic activity of AgBiS2/BiOI composite was the best when the doping amount of AgBiS2 was 4 wt. % (the degradation rate was about 94%). Compared with pure BiOI, the degradation rate of RhB increased by 24%. After 5 cycles of experiments, the degradation rate of the material can still reach 94%, indicating that the AgBiS2/BiOI composite has good stability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A CQDs/CoO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite used for photocatalytic degradation was designed and fabricated in this paper. The effects of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) content and synthesis temperature on photocatalytic properties of nanocomposites were studied. The results show that the solar energy utilization efficiency of CQDs/CoO/g-C3N4 nanocomposite is twice that of pure g-C3N4 when the content of CQDs is 4.5 wt%. The improvement of photocatalytic performance of nanocomposite is mainly attributed to the synergistic effect of the junction/interface between g-C3N4, CoO and CQDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) contributes to the high prevalence of chronic infection in China and many other countries. In a placebo-controlled trial among 166 infants, the 12-month efficacy of active postexposure prophylaxis to prevent chronic perinatal HBV infection varied by vaccine (range, 45%-89%). In a 5-year follow-up study, 2 additional infants became chronically infected with HBV, and the efficacy of active prophylaxis was estimated to be 38% and 72% for the two vaccines at 5 years. In addition, 80% of immunized infants continued to have protective levels of antibody at the end of 5 years. However, among 27 infants who received passive-active immunoprophylaxis with high-dose hepatitis B immune globulin, only 60% (11/19) had protective antibody levels. These data indicate that active postexposure immunization initiated soon after birth continues to provide protection during early childhood when there is a high risk of chronic HBV infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A*31:65: one nucleotide change resulting in a new motif CAC at codon 84 in HLA-A. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

B*35:189: one nucleotide change resulting in a new motif GGG at codon 35 in HLA-B. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

HLA-A*26:74, one nucleotide change resulting in a new motif ACG at codon 138. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The new allele DRB1*03:80 has a single nucleotide change at position 239(C→G) in exon 2 from the closest matching allele DRB1*03:06. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Efficient UV excitable Ce3+ ion activated SrWO4 phosphors, which were successfully prepared through a hydrothermal method. X-ray diffraction, field-emission scanning electron microscopy, CIE color coordinates and photoluminescence were used to characterize the samples. The effect of adding pH solution on the luminescent properties of SrWO4: Ce3+ was studied, the luminescence material SrWO4:Ce3+ exhibits intense blue photoluminescence (PL) with the maximum peak located at 306 nm, which is ascribed to the 4f→5d transition of Ce3+, All these results indicate that the SrWO4: Ce3+ phosphor holds tremendous potential for practical applications in and display with high performance LEDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To grasp the epidemiological characteristics of influenza outbreaks in Guangdong Province by analyzing the outbreaks of influenza-like cases reported in Guangdong Province from January 2015 to the end of August 2022. Methods: In response to the outbreak of epidemics in Guangdong Province from 2015 to 2022, information on on-site epidemic control was collected, and epidemiological analysis was conducted to describe the characteristics of the epidemics. The factors that influence the intensity and duration of the outbreak were determined through a logistic regression model. Results: A total of 1 901 influenza outbreaks were reported in Guangdong Province, with an overall incidence of 2.05%. Most outbreak reports occurred from November to January of the following year (50.24%, 955/1 901) and from April to June (29.88%, 568/1 901). A total of 59.23% (1 126/1 901) of the outbreaks were reported in the Pearl River Delta region, and primary and secondary schools were the main places where outbreaks occurred (88.01%, 1 673/1 901). Outbreaks with 10-29 cases were the most common (66.18%, 1 258/1 901), and most outbreaks lasted less than seven days (50.93%,906/1 779). The size of the outbreak was related to the nursery school (a OR =0.38, 95% CI :0.15-0.93), the Pearl River Delta region (a OR =0.60, 95% CI :0.44-0.83), the time interval between the onset of the first case and the time of report (>7 days compared with ≤3 days: a OR =3.01, 95% CI :1.84-4.90), the influenza A(H1N1) (a OR =2.02, 95% CI :1.15-3.55) and the influenza B (Yamagata) (a OR =2.94, 95% CI : 1.50-5.76). The duration of outbreaks was related to school closures (a OR =0.65, 95% CI : 0.47-0.89), the Pearl River Delta region (a OR =0.65, 95% CI : 0.50-0.83) and the time interval between the onset of the first case and the time of report (>7 days compared with ≤3 days: a OR =13.33, 95% CI : 8.80-20.19; 4-7 days compared with ≤3 days: a OR =2.56, 95% CI : 1.81-3.61). Conclusions: An influenza outbreak in Guangdong Province exhibits two peaks, one in the winter and spring seasons and the other in the summer. Primary and secondary schools are high-risk areas, and early reporting of outbreaks is critical for controlling influenza outbreaks in schools. Furthermore, comprehensive measures should be taken to prevent the spread of the epidemic.

Objective: To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of COVID-19 confirmed cases with viral nucleic acid re-positive in anal and/or throat swabs after discharge during the domestic imported epidemic stage in Guangdong Province in early 2020. Methods: The COVID-19 confirmed cases with the onset time before March 1, 2020 in Guangdong Province were collected to analyze the demographic data, epidemiological characteristics, and specimen collection and testing data after discharge. Logistic regression model was used for influencing factors analysis of re-positive cases. Results: A total of 1 286 COVID-19 confirmed cases were included, the M ( Q 1 , Q 3 ) of age was 44(32,58)years, 617 cases were male, 224 cases were re-positive in anal and/or throat swabs with the re-positive rate 17.42%. The M ( Q 1 , Q 3 ) of age of re-positive cases was 35(23, 50) years, which was younger than that of re-negative cases age was those 46(33, 59) years ( P <0.001). With the increase of age, re-positive rate decreased (χ 2 trend =52.73, P <0.001). 85.27% (191/224) of re-positive cases were found in 14 d after discharge, the duration time of re-positive status was 13(7, 24) d, and 81.69% (183/224) of re-positive cases were re-tested negative in 28 d after re-positive date. No fever and other symptoms had been observed among re-positive cases during the whole follow-up. No secondary infectious cases had been found among close contacts after 14 d of centralized isolation and sampling screening. Univariate logistic regression model analysis revealed that the influencing factors of the re-positive cases included age, occupation, clusters, clinical types, and admission time. Multivariate logistic regression model analysis revealed that age was an independent risk factor. Conclusions: SARS-CoV-2 viral nucleic acid re-positive is found in COVID-19 confirmed cases after discharge in Guangdong Province. Most re-positive cases are confirmed among 14 d after discharge and re-test to negative among 28 d after re-positive date. Age is an risk factor for re-positive cases after discharge.

Objective: To analyze the clinical courses and outcomes of COVID-19 cases and the influencing factors in Guangdong province and provide basis for the formulation or adjustment of medical care and epidemic control strategy for COVID-19. Methods: We collected demographic data, medical histories, clinical courses and outcomes of 1 350 COVID-19 patients reported in Guangdong as of 4 March 2020 via epidemiological investigation and process tracking. Disease severity and clinical course characteristics of the patients and influencing factors of severe illness were analyzed in our study. Results: Among 1 350 cases of COVID-19 cases in Guangdong, 72 (5.3%) and 1 049 (77.7%) were mild and ordinary cases, 164 (12.1%) were severe cases, 58 (4.3%) were critical cases and 7 (0.5%) were fatal. The median duration of illness were 23 days ( P(25) , P(75) : 18, 31 days) and the median length of hospitalization were 20 days ( P(25) , P(75) : 15,27 days). For severe cases, the median time of showing severe manifestations was on the 12(th) day after onset ( P(25) , P(75) : 9(th) to 15(th) days), and the median time of severe manifestation lasted for 8 days ( P(25) , P(75) : 4, 14 days). Among 1 066 discharged/fetal cases, 36.4% (36/99) and 1.0% (1/99) of the mild cases developed to ordinary cases and severe cases respectively after admission; and 5.2% (50/968) and 0.6% (6/968) of the ordinary cases developed to severe cases, and critical cases respectively after admission. In severe cases, 11.4% developed to critical cases (10/88). The influencing factors for severe illness or worse included male (a HR =1.87, 95 %CI : 1.43-2.46), older age (a HR =1.67, 95 %CI : 1.51-1.85), seeking medical care on day 2-3 after onset (a HR =1.73, 95 %CI : 1.20-2.50) pre-existing diabetes (a HR =1.75, 95 %CI : 1.12-2.73) and hypertension (a HR =1.49, 95 %CI : 1.06-2.09). Conclusions: The course of illness and length of hospitalization of COVID-19 cases were generally long and associated with severity of disease clinical outcomes. The severe cases were mainly occurred in populations at high risk. In the epidemic period, classified management of COVID-19 cases should be promoted according to needs for control and prevention of isolation and treatment for the purpose of rational allocation of medical resources.

Objective: Analysis of clustering characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Guangdong Province. Methods: The COVID-19 cases in Guangdong Province onset from January 1 to February 29, 2020 were collected from Chinese information system for disease control and prevention and Emergency Public Reporting System. Obtain the epidemiological survey data of the cluster epidemic situation, and clarify the scale of cluster epidemic situation, the characteristics of the index cases, family and non-family subsequent cases. Calculate serial interval according to the onset time of the index cases and subsequent cases, secondary attack rate based on the close contacts tracking results, the characteristics of different cases in the clustered epidemic were compared. Results: A total of 283 cluster were collected, including 633 index cases, 239 subsequent cases. Families are mainly clustered, the total number involved in each cluster is in the range of 2-27, M ( P 25 , P 75 ) are 2.0 (2.0, 4.0). During January 15 to February 29, the secondary attack rate is 2.86% (239/8 363) in Guangdong Province, the family secondary attack rate was 4.84% (276/3 697), and the non-family secondary attack rate was 1.32% (61/4 632). According to the reporting trend of the number of cases in Guangdong Province, it can be divided into four stages, the rising stage, the high platform stage, the descending stage and the low level fluctuation period. The secondary attack rate of the four stages were 3.5% (140/3 987), 2.3% (55/2 399), 2.6% (37/1 435), 1.3% (7/542), respectively. The difference was statistically significant ( P =0.003). Conclusion: COVID-19 cluster mainly occurs in families in Guangdong Province. The scale of the clustered epidemic was small; the serial interval was short; and the overall secondary attack rate was low.

Objective: Evaluate GII.4 norovirus infection and blocking effects of serum antibodies against HBGAs binding to GII.4 norovirus of population in oyster culture area, provide references for screening of fully human monoclonal antibody. Methods: Using a random survey method to collect blood and saliva samples in oyster culture area, select serum samples from the inland region of Guangdong as control group. Identification of salivary HBGA receptor phenotype and detection of serum antibody levels between two areas by ELISA. A vitro neutralization model was to determine the efficiency of serum antibodies blocking GII.4 norovirus and HBGA receptors binding. Results: The age were (50.68 ± 15.17), (52.52 ± 15.90) and (51.37 ± 13.32) years old of 2015, 2016 in experimental group, and in control group, respectively. Males accounted for 5.9% (70/195), 36.6%(60/164), 40.8% (69/169) (χ(2)=0.93, P= 0.334). The mean value of serum antibodies Absorbance value was 2.521±0.05 of 2015 and was 2.583±0.045 of 2016 in oyster culture area, the mean value was 2.249±0.05 in control group, there was a statistical difference among three group ( F= 13.28, P< 0.001). The antibody prevalence in the three groups was 100%. BT50 geometric mean titer (GMT) of oyster culture area in 2015 was 423.1±40.11, culture group was 248.2±25.63, there was a statistical difference ( t= 3.73, P< 0.001). Conclusion: The population in oyster culture area does have more chance of exposure and infection GII.4 norovirus, Serum antibody of blocking ability in oyster culture areas is better than the general population in inland city. Suggesting that the population is more immunity resistant infected GII.4 norovirus.

Amplification of the HER-2/neu oncogene was assessed in 80 cases of epithelial ovarian tumors using differential polymerase chain reaction. HER-2/neu gene was amplified in 22 of 46 invasive cancers (48%) and in 5 of 34 borderline cancers (15%), but none of the 20 specimens of normal ovaries showed amplification. THis difference is statistically significant (p = 0.00004). The incidence of HER-2/neu amplification in late stage (III-IV, 77%) was significantly higher than that in early stage (I-II, 21%) in invasive epithelial carcinoma (p = 0.0004). There was no correlation between HER-2/neu amplification and cell type or grade of tumor. In cases of ovarian tumors of borderline malignant potential, the amplification of HER-2/neu was not correlated with clinicopathologic features. Follow-up with a mean of 22 months (6-50 months) was available for 39 cases of invasive ovarian cancers and all 34 borderline ovarian cancers. The incidence of HER-2/neu amplification in the invasive cancer and borderline cancer patients who were alive with disease was 50 and 50%, and is not statistically different from that in the patients who were alive with no evidence of disease (p = 0.662 and 0.345, respectively). The incidence of amplification in the invasive cancers of patients who died of the disease (86%) was higher than that in the patients who were still alive (44%), but the difference is not statistically significant (p = 0.175). This study supports the association of HER-2/neu amplification with progression of invasive ovarian cancer. It also suggests that HER-2/neu amplification may be an adjunctive prognostic factor of invasive epithelial ovarian cancer, shown to be associated with an unfavorable clinical course. In addition, HER-2/neu amplification occurs relatively infrequently in early invasive and borderline ovarian cancers, making it unlikely that such amplification is a general early event in ovarian carcinogenesis.

Forty-three cases of pregnancy associated with acute hepatitis treated in our hospital from February to June 1988 were analysed. Eighteen cases got hepatitis A in the second trimester and 25 cases in the third trimester. All the patients had symptoms and signs of hepatitis, increased level of serum glutamine pyruvic transaminase and the diagnosis was confirmed by antihepatitis A virus IgM (anti HAV-IgM) assay. 1-3 of markers HBsAg, anti-HBs, HBeAg, anti-HBe and anti-HBc were positive in 31 cases, accounting for 72% of them. 23 cases (77%) were delivered vaginally and 10 cases (23%) by cesarean section. 42 newborn infants survived and one fetus died in utero. Perinatal mortality rate was 23 per thousand. 24 newborn infants were tested for anti-HAV-IgM within 24 hours after birth and 10 cases (23.8%) at the age of one month and all babies gave negative result. Our study indicated that HAV does not seem to be transmittable from mother to the newborn.