466 results match your criteria: "Hangzhou Occupational Disease Prevention & Control Hospital[Affiliation]"

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  • * Recent efforts to stop smoking haven't been put into action yet, and it’s important to see what could happen if smoking rates stay the same or improve.
  • * Researchers used models to predict health outcomes by 2050 based on different scenarios of smoking rates, showing that cutting smoking could greatly improve health and life expectancy.
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  • The study investigates how cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CMM) and depression affect cognitive function in older adults, aiming to understand their individual and combined impacts.
  • It harmonizes data from 14 international cohort studies and utilizes various scales to assess CMM and depression among participants who did not have dementia at the start of the study.
  • Findings include the analysis of over 30,000 older adults, revealing that both CMM and depression are linked to cognitive decline, with further validation through additional studies across different settings.
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  • Researchers studied strokes from 1990 to 2021 to understand how many people get them and how they are affected around the world.
  • In 2021, strokes caused about 7.3 million deaths and were a major cause of health problems, especially in specific regions like Southeast Asia and Oceania.
  • There are differences in stroke risks based on where people live and their age, and some areas actually saw more strokes happening since 2015.
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  • Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal from industrial sources, presents neurotoxic risks, particularly in children, where its connection to seizures remains unclear.
  • The study investigates the effects of long-term cadmium exposure on inflammation, ferroptosis, and metabolism, utilizing various analytical methods such as observational studies and machine learning.
  • It also identifies key human gene targets for cadmium toxicity related to seizures and suggests melatonin as a potential treatment, supported by animal studies showing cadmium disrupts brain metabolism and induces ferroptosis.
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[Five-year survival analysis of gastric cancer from population-based cancer registration data in Zhejiang province, China].

Zhonghua Zhong Liu Za Zhi

September 2024

Department of Gastric surgery, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital (Zhejiang Cancer Center)/Key Laboratory of Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy of Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou 310022, China.

To analyze epidemiology of gastric cancer five-year survival distribution in Zhejiang population-based cancer registration. The follow-up data of registrated gastric cancer cases diagnosed from 2008 to 2019 in 22 national cancer registry areas of Zhejiang Province were collected and divided into three diagnostic periods: 2008-2011, 2012-2015 and 2016-2019 to calculate five-year observed survival rates (OSRs), five-year relative survival rates (RSRs) and five-year age-standardized relative survival rates (ARSRs). The distribution of population characteristics (including gender, urban/rural, age group and occupation) and clinical characteristics (including the highest diagnostic institution, sub-site, pathological type and degree of differentiation) of gastric cancer survival rates in each period were analysed.

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  • In 2009, the World Health Organization recognized snakebite as a neglected tropical disease, particularly affecting farmers and plantation workers, leading to significant mortality and long-term disabilities.
  • The guideline offers practical information for healthcare professionals to assess and manage snakebite cases, drawing from both clinical experience and research evidence.
  • Key areas covered include understanding snake venom, recognizing symptoms, conducting examinations, diagnosing snakebites, and prevention strategies.
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Integrated DNA methylation analysis of peripheral blood from asbestos exposed populations and patients with malignant mesothelioma reveals novel methylation driver genes of diagnostic and prognostic relevance.

Environ Pollut

December 2024

School of Public Health, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; School of Medicine, and The First Affiliated Hospital, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China. Electronic address:

Effective biomarkers are paramount importance for the early detection and prognosis prediction of malignant mesothelioma (MM) which mainly caused by asbestos exposure, and DNA methylation has been demonstrated to be a potentially powerful diagnostic tool. To elucidate the relationship between asbestos exposure and alterations in DNA methylation patterns, as well as the potential diagnostic and prognostic value of differentially methylated regions and CpG sites (DMRs/DMCs) in the progression of MM. The current study employed reduced representation bisulfite sequencing (RRBS) to examine the genome-wide DNA methylation profiles in the peripheral blood of individuals exposed to asbestos and those diagnosed with MM, in comparison to the controls, and DMRs/DMCs were subsequently validated by targeted bisulfite sequencing (TBS).

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The effect of the nucleolar protein ZNF385A on the ribosomal DNA copy number variation in response to Cr(VI)-induced DNA damage.

Ecotoxicol Environ Saf

October 2024

School of Public Health, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, China; Huzhou Key Laboratory of Precise Prevention and Control of Major Chronic Diseases, School of Medicine, and the First Affiliated Hospital, Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang 313000, China. Electronic address:

Hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] is a widely distributed carcinogen in industrial contexts and general environmental contexts. Emerging research highlights the central role of ribosomal DNA (rDNA) in DNA Damage Responses (DDRs). However, there remains a lack of investigation into the potential dose-dependent relationship between exposure to Cr(VI) and alterations in rDNA copy number (CN), as well as the related mechanisms underlying these effects.

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Objectives: Noise risk control or management based on noise level has been documented, but noise risk management based on a combination of noise level and noise's temporal structure is rarely reported. This study aimed to develop a framework for industrial noise risk management based on noise kurtosis (reflecting noise's temporal structure) and its adjustment for the noise level.

Design: A total of 2805 Chinese manufacturing workers were investigated using a cross-sectional survey.

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Association of Thallium Exposure with Decreased Renal Function among Chinese Adults - China, 2017-2018.

China CDC Wkly

August 2024

China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.

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  • Thallium (Tl) is more toxic than metals like lead, cadmium, and mercury, but past studies on its link to chronic kidney disease (CKD) have shown mixed results.
  • This study found that higher urinary levels of Tl were associated with more CKD cases and lower kidney function, especially in older adults, confirmed by specific statistical analyses.
  • The research highlights Tl as a risk factor for kidney issues, suggesting the need for improved monitoring of Tl exposure to help reduce CKD rates in the population.
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To assess the factors that influencing the persistence of virus neutralizing antibody (VNA), and to establish prediction models to provide the appropriate timing for booster administration, a cohort of post-exposure rabies vaccine recipients was investigated. The VNA determined records from 2019 to 2023 and interrelated factors were analyzed, including gender, age, rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) administration, vaccine products, vaccination schedule, and vaccination intervals etc. The geometric mean of VNA titre within 1 month after primary vaccination with 2-1-1 schedule was statistically higher than that with 5-dose course ( = 0.

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Global years lived with disability for musculoskeletal disorders in adults 70 Years and older from 1990 to 2019, and projections to 2040.

Heliyon

August 2024

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Department of Emergency Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital, The Key Laboratory of Intelligent Preventive Medicine of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.

In this article, we provided a comprehensive overview and in-depth analysis of global patterns and temporal trends in years lived with disability (YLDs) for musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders in individuals aged ≥70. Data on YLDs for MSK disorders in individuals aged ≥70 were obtained from the Global Burden of Disease 2019. The average annual percentage change (AAPC) was calculated to assess the temporal trends in the YLDs rate of MSK disorders.

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The associations between blood benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) and biological aging among general adults remain elusive. The present study comprised 5780 participants from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2010. A novel measure of biological aging, phenotypic age acceleration (PhenoAge.

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Development and application of UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS methods for the determination of eight metabolites of p-chloronitrobenzene in human urine.

J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci

August 2024

Institute of Occupational Health and Radiation Protection, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou 310051, China. Electronic address:

Accurate, reliable, and sensitive methods for the determination of eight metabolites of p-chloronitrobenzene (p-CNB) were developed based on ultra-performance liquid chromatography - quadrupole - orbitrap high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS). The free and conjugated forms of metabolites were determined before and after urine samples were hydrolyzed with acid. Subsequently, three solid phase extraction steps were used for concentration and purification.

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  • Bacterial foodborne diseases, particularly vibriosis, pose ongoing challenges in coastal cities in China, and this study aimed to understand risk factors and epidemiological trends in Hangzhou from 2014 to 2018.
  • Key demographics influencing vibriosis risk include individuals aged 16-44, houseworkers or unemployed people, and those who frequently consume aquatic and meat products, especially in group dining settings; higher per capita GDP and elevated temperatures also contribute to infection risk.
  • The study found temperature's significant role, showing that at low temperatures, infection risk peaks after a 21-day delay, while at high temperatures, immediate and delayed infection risks are observed, which can help shape effective public health and food safety strategies.
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Drivers of associations between daytime-nighttime compound temperature extremes and mortality in China.

Commun Med (Lond)

June 2024

National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, National Institute for Communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.

Background: Temperature extremes are anticipated to become more frequent and more intense under the context of climate change. While current evidence on health effects of compound extreme temperature event is scarce.

Methods: This nationwide cross-sectional study collected daily data on weather and mortality for 161 Chinese districts/counties during 2007-2013.

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Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a commonly used organic solvent in industry. Our previous studies have found that TCE can cause liver injury accompanied by macrophage polarization, but the specific mechanism is unclear. The epigenetic regulation of macrophage polarization is mainly focused on histone modification.

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Cathepsin K deficiency prevented stress-related thrombosis in a mouse FeCl model.

Cell Mol Life Sci

May 2024

Department of Cardiology and Hypertension, Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Stress and Cardiovascular Disease, Yanbian University Hospital, 1327 Juzijie, Yanji, 133000, Jilin, People's Republic of China.

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  • Chronic psychological stress (CPS) increases the risk of thrombosis in cardiovascular diseases, potentially by upregulating cysteine cathepsin K (CTSK) in stressed tissues.
  • In experiments with mice, chronic stress led to increased thrombus formation and endothelial cell damage, along with elevated levels of specific proteins related to inflammation and apoptosis associated with vascular injury.
  • Targeting CTSK through pharmacological and genetic methods reduced stress-induced thrombosis, suggesting that CTSK may be a promising therapeutic target for conditions caused by chronic stress.
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As a decay product of uranium series, Pb spreads widely in the nature and imposes strong radiological and chemical toxicity. It is vital to establish reliable and efficient radioanalytical methods for Pb determination to support environment and food radioactivity monitoring programs. This article critically reviews analytical methods developed for determining Pb in environmental and biological samples, especially new development in recent years.

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Body mass index, waist circumference, and mortality in subjects older than 80 years: a Mendelian randomization study.

Eur Heart J

June 2024

China CDC Key Laboratory of Environment and Population Health, National Institute of Environmental Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, #7 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang, Beijing 100021, China.

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  • The study explores the "obesity paradox"—the observation that higher BMI is linked to lower mortality rates in individuals aged 80 and older in China, aiming to determine causal effects.
  • It analyzed data from over 5,300 participants as part of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, using genetic risk factors to evaluate the relationship between BMI, waist circumference, and mortality outcomes.
  • Results showed that higher BMI and waist circumference were associated with decreased mortality risk, suggesting that an optimal BMI for the oldest-old might be around 28.0 kg/m², indicating a trend towards being overweight or mildly obese for longevity.
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[Analysis on personal protection in occupational population at high risk for brucellosis and influencing factor in China].

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi

March 2024

Division of Infectious Disease/National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.

To understand the current status of personal protection in occupational population at high risk for brucellosis in China and provide evidence for the evaluation of implementation of National Brucellosis Prevention and Control Plan (2016-2020). Four counties in Shanxi Province and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region were selected to conduct a questionnaire survey in occupational population at high risk for brucellosis from December 2019 to July 2020 by using cross-sectional survey methods. A total of 2 384 persons at high risk for brucellosis were surveyed, and the standardized utilization rate of personal protective equipment (PPE) was 20.

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Associations between urinary concentrations of benzothiazole, benzotriazole, and their derivatives and lung cancer: A nested case-control study.

Environ Res

June 2024

Department of Pharmacy, Quzhou Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Quzhou People's Hospital, Quzhou, Zhejiang, 324000, PR China. Electronic address:

Benzothiazole (BTH), benzotriazole (BTR), and their respective derivatives (BTHs and BTRs) are emerging environmental pollutants with widespread human exposure and oncogenic potential. Studies have demonstrated adverse effects of exposure to certain BTHs and BTRs on the respiratory system. However, no study has examined the associations between exposure to BTHs and BTRs and lung cancer risk.

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Effects of the SEMA4B gene on hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)]-induced malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial cells.

Toxicol Res (Camb)

April 2024

School of Public Health, Hangzhou Medical College, No. 182, Tianmushan Road, West Lake District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310013, China.

Our previous study identified the potential of SEMA4B methylation level as a biomarker for hexavalent chromium [Cr(VI)] exposure. This study aimed to investigate the role of the SEMA4B gene in Cr(VI)-mediated malignant transformation of human bronchial epithelial (BEAS-2B) cells. In our population survey of workers, the geometric mean [95% confidence intervals (CIs)] of Cr in blood was 3.

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Bipolar disorder (BD) is a heritable mental illness with complex etiology. While the largest published genome-wide association study identified 64 BD risk loci, the causal SNPs and genes within these loci remain unknown. We applied a suite of statistical and functional fine-mapping methods to these loci, and prioritized 17 likely causal SNPs for BD.

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