Publications by authors named "Xiao-Jin Chen"
Background: Decreased apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) are common in inflammation and sepsis. No study with a large sample size has been performed to investigate the prognostic value of apoA-I or HDL-C in infective endocarditis (IE).
Objective: The present study aimed to explore the prognostic value of apoA-I and HDL-C for adverse outcomes in IE patients.
[Performance evaluation of rural latrine renovation in key schistosomiasis control areas, Jiangsu Province].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
August 2011
Objective: To evaluate the hygienic, environmental, social and economic benefits achieved by rural latrine renovation in key schistosomiasis control areas, Jiangsu Province.
Methods: Eights villages (evaluation villages) that finished and the three villages (control villages) that did not finish the latrine renovation work were sampled and investigated through field visits, questionnaire, referring to information and so on, to collect relevant data, and human waste samples were detected for laboratory indicators in hygiene and environment, in key schistosomiasis control areas in three counties (cities, districts), Jiangsu Province.
Results: A total of 11 villages and 220 households were investigated.