Application of "Internet+" cognitive-behavioral intervention in caregivers of children with congenital heart disease undergoing elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To explore the effects of cognitive and behavioral interventions for caregivers of children undergoing interventional surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD) during COVID-19.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 140 children with CHD who were hospitalized in the Department of Cardiology in a children's hospital from March 2020 to March 2022. The children were randomly divided into an intervention group and a control group, with 70 cases in each group.

Emerging role of air pollution and meteorological parameters in COVID-19.

Exposure to air pollutants has been associated with respiratory viral infections. Epidemiological studies have shown that air pollution exposure is related to increased cases of SARS-COV-2 infection and COVID-19-associated mortality. In addition, the changes of meteorological parameters have also been implicated in the occurrence and development of COVID-19.

Association between ambient air pollution and tuberculosis risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting an association between air pollution exposure and tuberculosis (TB) incidence, but no meta-analysis has assembled all evidence so far. This review and meta-analysis aimed to derive a more reliable estimation on the association between air pollution and TB incidence. PubMed, Embase and Web of Science electronic databases were systemically searched for eligible literature.

Mental health problems and social supports in the COVID-19 healthcare workers: a Chinese explanatory study.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly in China and other overseas areas, which has aroused widespread concern. The sharp increase in the number of patients has led to great psychological pressure on health care workers. The purpose of this study was to understand their mental health status and needs, so as to provide a scientific basis for alleviating the psychological pressure of health care workers.

Factors influencing completion of treatment among pulmonary tuberculosis patients.

This study aimed to understand the influencing factors of treatment completion among pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients in Anhui province, eastern People's Republic of China, in order to provide scientific evidence for improving the follow-up rate and treatment completion rate. A total of 262 PTB patients in six counties (districts) of Anhui province were investigated by questionnaire, and data about treatment interruption were collected. The main causes of treatment interruption were forgetting to take medicine (24.

Prevalence of and Factors Influencing Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment Non-Adherence Among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Anhui Province, Eastern China.

BACKGROUND To assess the non-adherence rate among pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients in Anhui Province, eastern China and to explore the influential factors, so as to identify targets for intervention. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 339 TB patients were recruited from TB dispensaries in 8 counties of Anhui Province, eastern China using a stratified sampling method. All study subjects were surveyed using a structured questionnaire.

Effect of Short Message Service on Management of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Anhui Province, China: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study.

BACKGROUND To explore the significance of short message service (SMS) on the management of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) patients in reinforcing the treatment adherence and health awareness, and provide scientific evidences for popularizing this model and formulating related polices and measures. MATERIAL AND METHODS Six counties (districts) were selected by stratified cluster sampling method, and randomly divided into control group and intervention group. Pulmonary TB patients eligible to the study criteria were included in the study.

[Photonic Efficiency of Ethyl Acetate Photolysis in Gas Phase: Dependence on Wavelength and Catalyst].

Four kinds of excilamps with different wavelengths (XeCl*, KrCl*, XeBr* and KrBr*) were used for removing ethyl acetate in gas phase. The removal efficiencies of ethyl acetate by three loaded catalysts (TiO2 loaded on organic film, graphene loaded on organic film, and TiO2 loaded on mesh) were compared, and the effects of lamp sources, irradiation power and initial concentration on the removal efficiency were also investigated. Moreover, irradiation spectra and power of light sources were determined, and photonic efficiencies under different reaction conditions were calculated.

Treatment adherence among sputum smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in mountainous areas in China.

Background: We carried out an investigation in five provinces in China to assess treatment adherence and identify factors associated with insufficient treatment adherence in tuberculosis (TB) patients in mountainous, rural areas of China.

Methods: In each of the five provinces, all counties with > 80% mountainous area were stratified into three groups according to their gross domestic product. In each stratum, one county was randomly sampled.

[Study on the distribution and risk factors of injuries among home-stranded children in rural area of Anhui province].

Objective: To explore the distribution and risk factors of injuries among home-stranded children and living in rural area of Anhui province and to provide basic information for the development of injury intervention program.

Methods: 3617 students were recurited from Changfeng county of Anhui province with stratified sampling method and a survey was conducted using questionnaires. Unconditional univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to evaluate the situation of unintentional injuries among 1614 home-stranded children during the past one year and on its influencing factors.

Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in new-onset systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.

This study aims to investigate the role of Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in patients with new-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Sixty SLE patients, 28 of whom had lupus nephritis (LN), and 60 normal controls were enrolled; Serum ANCA was measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The clinical and laboratory parameters of the patients were also recorded.