Maternal hepatitis B e antigen can be an indicator for antiviral prophylaxis of perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus.

As a high-risk factor of perinatal HBV transmission, the potential role of maternal hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) to guide antiviral prophylaxis has not yet been fully reported. This large prospective cohort study enrolled 1177 hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive pregnant women without antiviral treatment and their newborns. HBeAg, HBsAg, and viral load in maternal serum collected before delivery were measured.

The efficacy of two different dosages of hepatitis B immunoglobulin combined with hepatitis B vaccine in preventing mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus: A prospective cohort study.

Background/aims: A birth dose of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG), in combination with hepatitis B vaccine (HepB), is recommended for infants born to hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive mothers. However, the optimal dosage of HBIG remains to be resolved. This prospective cohort study aimed to compare the efficacy of two dosages of HBIG combined with HepB to prevent mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV.

The maternal viral threshold for antiviral prophylaxis of perinatal hepatitis B virus transmission in settings with limited resources: A large prospective cohort study in China.

Background: Antiviral therapy has been documented to reduce perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in highly viremic mothers. This large prospective cohort study conducted in China aims to delineate the maternal viral threshold for consideration of antiviral prophylaxis in settings with limited resources.

Methods: A total of 1177 mother-infant pairs with positive maternal hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) under current passive-active prophylaxis regimen were enrolled from community health centers in Jiangsu and Henan provinces, China.

Look into the HIV Epidemic of Gay Community with a Socio-Cultural Perspective: A Qualitative Study in China, 2015-2016.

Background: Current Chinese studies continue to view male homosexuality through a disease focused lens which pays limited attention to socio-cultural aspects of sexual behavior and HIV transmission. This qualitative study aimed to investigate how socio-cultural factors influence gay men's sexual beliefs and behaviors in contemporary China, and their implications for HIV epidemic.

Methods And Findings: Qualitative methodology was used in this study.

Occult HBV Infection in Immunized Neonates Born to HBsAg-Positive Mothers: A Prospective and Follow-Up Study.

Objective: Occult HBV infection (OBI) has been reported in infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers despite immunization. This study aims to determine the maintenance of this status in a prospective birth cohort.

Methods: A total of 158 neonates born to HBsAg-positive mothers were enrolled.

[Evaluating the current protocol of influenza A (H1N1) based on the epidemic situations of Zhengzhou,a middle-sized city in China].

Objective: From May 2009-January 2010, a total of 3768 biosamples were tested for influenza A (H1N1) infection at Zhengzhou center for disease control and prevention, China. 1452 cases were laboratory confirmed H1N1 infection and 2316 were considered suspected victims. To evaluate the current protocol of influenza A (H1N1) based on the epidemic situations of Zhengzhou, relationships among features were explored and whether additional clinical characteristics should be part of H1N1 diagnosis protocols were determined.

A predictive value of quantitative HBsAg for serum HBV DNA level among HBeAg-positive pregnant women.

Background: The high maternal HBV DNA level is the most important factor contributing to HBV perinatal transmission. This study is to explore whether HBsAg can be used as a surrogate marker of serum HBV DNA for HBsAg-positive pregnant women.

Methods: A total of 975 HBsAg-positive pregnant women and their infants were enrolled in this study.

[Research on the R-PS integration technique of digital radiology].

In this paper, the R-PS integration technique of the digital radiology is discussed. By the integration of the RIS and PACS, all data and information of each system and each medical image equipment in R-PS can be exchanged according to DICOM3.0, and seamless linkage can be realized by module interfaces.