Multiple Sexual Partners as a Potential Independent Risk Factor for Cervical Cancer: a Meta-analysis of Epidemiological Studies

Liu, Zhi-Chang,Liu, Wei-Dong,Liu, Yan-Hui,Ye, Xiao-Hua,Chen, Si-Dong Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2015 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.16 No.9

It's known that having multiple sexual partners is one of the risk factors of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection which is a major cause of cervical cancer. However, it is not clear whether the number of sexual partners is an independent risk factor for cervical cancer. We identified relevant studies by searching the databases of MEDLINE, PubMed and ScienceDirect published in English from January 1980 to January 2014. We analyzed those studies by combining the study-specific odds ratios (ORs) using random-effects models. Forty-one studies were included in this meta-analysis. We observed that the number of sexual partners was associated with the occurrence of non-malignant cervical disease (OR=1.82, 95%CI 1.63-2.00) and invasive cervical carcinoma (OR=1.77, 95%CI 1.50-2.05). Subgroup analyses revealed that the association remained significant after controlling for HPV infection (OR=1.52, 95%CI 1.21-1.83 for non-malignant disease; OR=1.53, 95%CI 1.30-1.76 for invasive cervical carcinoma). We found that there was a non-linear relation of the number of sexual partners with both non-malignant cervical disease and invasive cervical carcinoma. The risk of both malignant and non-malignant disease is relatively stable in women with more than 4-7 sexual partners. Furthermore, the frequency-risk of disease remained significant after controlling for HPV infection.The study suggested that h aving multiple sexual partners, with or without HPV infection, is a potential risk factor of cervical cancer.

Simultaneous Information and Power Transfer for Multi-antenna Primary-Secondary Cooperation in Cognitive Radio Networks

Zhi Hui Liu,Wen Jun Xu,Sheng Yu Li,Cheng Zhi Long,Jia Ru Lin 한국전자통신연구원 2016 ETRI Journal Vol.38 No.5

In this paper, cognitive radio and simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) are effectively combined to design a spectrum-efficient and energy-efficient transmission paradigm. Specifically, a novel SWIPT-based primary-secondary cooperation model is proposed to increase the transmission rate of energy/spectrum constrained users. In the proposed model, a multi-antenna secondary user conducts simultaneous energy harvesting and information forwarding by means of power splitting (PS), and tries to maximize its own transmission rate under the premise of successfully assisting the data delivery of the primary user. After the problem formulation, joint power splitting and beamforming optimization algorithms for decode-and-forward and amplify-and-forward modes are presented, in which we obtain the optimal PS factor and beamforming vectors using a golden search method and dual methods. Simulation results show that the proposed SWIPTbased primary-secondary cooperation schemes can obtain a much higher level of performance than that of non-SWIPT cooperation and non-cooperation schemes.

Driving shaft fatigue optimization design of W type profile twin-screw pumps

Zhi-Jie Liu,Yu-Chong Zhao,Zhi-Qiang Gan,Dong-Lin Hui 대한기계학회 2018 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.32 No.11

Under changeable pumped medium and working environment, the twin-screw pump is prone to be broken by fatigue failures. A structure optimization design model and method of the driving shaft are presented based on response surface methodology and finite element analysis. In this model, the shaft diameter, chamfering degree and the shaft extension of the power end are selected as optimization variables, the limit values of the variables and maximal normal deformation of the spindle are considered as the constraint conditions, and the minimization of the equivalent alternating stress on the dangerous shaft section is taken as the optimization objective so as to improve the shaft fatigue reliability. The optimization results of a case show that the equivalent alternating stress on the dangerous spindle section reduces by 26.2 %, and the maximal normal deformation decreases by 25.2 % compared with the original design. In addition, the infinite life reliability and fatigue safety factors both meet the design requirements.

Synthesis and Evaluation O-Benzyl Oxime-ether Derivatives Containing β-Methoxyacrylate Moiety for Insecticidal and Fungicidal Activities

Zhi-Bin Hu,He-An Luo,Xiao-Guang Wang,Ming-Zhi Huang,Lu Huang,Huai-Lin Pang,Chun-Hui Mao,Hui Pei,Chao-Qun Huang,Jiong Sun,Ping-Le Liu,Ai-Ping Liu 대한화학회 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.4

In attempt to lead compounds exhibiting both insecticidal and fungicidal activities, a series of O-benzyl oximeether derivatives were designed and synthesized by introducing β-methoxyacrylate pharmacophore into a scaffold. The insecticidal activity against Aphis fabae and the fungicidal activity against Erysiphe graminis were screened. The title compounds exhibited remarkable insecticidal and fungicidal activities. The most potent compound 6d was identified. Its insecticidal LC50 against A. fabae is 6.4 mg/L, which is lower than that of chlorfenapyr (19.4 mg/L) and even close to the level of imidacloprid (4.8 mg/L). Its fungicidal EC90 in preventive and curative treatment against E. graminis are 2.2 and 4.8 mg/L, respectively, which are lower than azoxystrobin (7.0 and 5.9 mg/L). These results indicate that compound 6d can be considered as a lead for further developing new O-benzyl oxime-ether typed candidates with both fungicidal and insecticidal activities.

Synthesis and Evaluation O-Benzyl Oxime-ether Derivatives Containing β-Methoxyacrylate Moiety for Insecticidal and Fungicidal Activities

Hu, Zhi-Bin,Luo, He-An,Wang, Xiao-Guang,Huang, Ming-Zhi,Huang, Lu,Pang, Huai-Lin,Mao, Chun-Hui,Pei, Hui,Huang, Chao-Qun,Sun, Jiong,Liu, Ping-Le,Liu, Ai-Ping Korean Chemical Society 2014 Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society Vol.35 No.4

In attempt to lead compounds exhibiting both insecticidal and fungicidal activities, a series of O-benzyl oximeether derivatives were designed and synthesized by introducing ${\beta}$-methoxyacrylate pharmacophore into a scaffold. The insecticidal activity against Aphis fabae and the fungicidal activity against Erysiphe graminis were screened. The title compounds exhibited remarkable insecticidal and fungicidal activities. The most potent compound 6d was identified. Its insecticidal $LC_{50}$ against A. fabae is 6.4 mg/L, which is lower than that of chlorfenapyr (19.4 mg/L) and even close to the level of imidacloprid (4.8 mg/L). Its fungicidal $EC_{90}$ in preventive and curative treatment against E. graminis are 2.2 and 4.8 mg/L, respectively, which are lower than azoxystrobin (7.0 and 5.9 mg/L). These results indicate that compound 6d can be considered as a lead for further developing new O-benzyl oxime-ether typed candidates with both fungicidal and insecticidal activities.

중국 식품안전 시스템의 구조와 과제

유지혜 ( Zhi Hui Liu ),이종인 ( Jong In Lee ),이병오 ( Byung Oh Lee ) 강원대학교 농업과학연구소 2008 강원 농업생명환경연구 Vol.19 No.-

중국 소비자의 우유에 대한 안전성 의식 조사연구

류지혜 ( Zhi Hui Liu ),왕지강 ( Zhi Gang Wang ),이병오 ( Byung Oh Lee ) 강원대학교 농업생명과학연구원(구 농업과학연구소) 2010 강원 농업생명환경연구 Vol.22 No.-

Based on the survey conducted in Peking, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang, this article analyzes the social characteristics of consumers, consumption behavior changes and the factors that influence the consumers` WTP by using Binary Logistic Model. It is demonstrated that most consumers have no confidence on milk safety because of the Melamine-tainted Milk Incident. And after the incident, consumer`s purchasing behavior has changed a lot not only on the consumption but also on the brand choice. According to the binary logistic analysis result, consumer`s age, educational level, health, whether they think price and brand are important, and their concern about the incident have significant influence on consumer`s willingness to pay for the milk safety. Based on the conclusion, the article puts forward some policy recommendations for government and corporations, such as increasing consumer`s confidence of food by improving the food safety system, inspiring the risk communication not only by traditional tool but also make good use of the internet, changing product strategy from low price and low quality into high quality, safer and more expensive products.

중국의 식품안전사고 관리정책

규지혜 ( Zhi Hui Liu ),김성철 ( Cheng Zhe Jin ),이병호 ( Byung Oh Lee ) 강원대학교 농업생명과학연구원(구 농업과학연구소) 2009 강원 농업생명환경연구 Vol.21 No.-

In this paper, we focus on the Food Safety Incident Management Issues in China. Facing with a series of food safety incidents in recent years, Chinese government does make a lot of effort to solve problems, ensure food safety and protect consumers from dangers. But still the areas in which further improvement might be considered as follows: First is to reduce the number of food safety incidents by improving the overall food safety level. Second is that the local administrative departments should continue to set up food safety publicity, improve the public ability to identify toxic plants and animals, increase public awareness of food safety according to the local diets, living habits and climatic characteristics. Third is to emphasize on prevention and control of food safety incidents. Fourth is that enterprises or related producers must at least have a moral bottom line as production progress is the first basic step of all manufactures. The last most important reform would be to allow the effective operation of the existing system of private civil litigation and bankruptcy that would allow injured parties to take action independent of the government, giving the producers a warning to act legally.

Sex-Related Outcomes of Successful Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment in De Novo Coronary Artery Disease

Liu Kun,신은석,전은정,박영준,Scot Garg,김태현,손창배,최병주,Lin Hui,Song Lin Yuan,Wang Zhi,Jiang Hao,Shi Zhentao,Tang Qiang 연세대학교의과대학 2021 Yonsei medical journal Vol.62 No.11

Purpose: Although drug-coated balloon (DCB) treatment is known to be effective for de novo lesions, the influence of sex on angiographic and clinical outcomes remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the angiographic and clinical impact of DCB treatment in patients with de novo coronary lesions according to sex. Materials and Methods: A total of 227 patients successfully treated with DCB were retrospectively enrolled and divided into two groups according to sex. The primary endpoint was late lumen loss (LLL) at 6-month angiography, and the secondary endpoint was target vessel failure (TVF), which included cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, target lesion revascularization, and target vessel thrombosis. Results: The study enrolled 60 women (26.4%) and 167 men (73.6%). Compared to men, women had a smaller vessel size, larger DCB to reference vessel ratio, and more dissections after DCB treatment (55.0% vs. 37.1%, p=0.016). Women also had a significantly higher LLL compared to men (0.12±0.26 mm vs. 0.02±0.22 mm, p=0.012) at the 6-month follow-up angiography. During a median follow-up of 3.4 years (range 12.7–28.9 months), TVF was similar (women 6.7% vs. men 7.8%, p=0.944). In multivariable analysis, women were independently associated with a higher LLL. Conclusion: LLL was higher in women, but there was no difference in TVF between women and men. Based on multivariable analysis, the women sex was an independent predictor of higher LLL (Impact of Drug-coated Balloon Treatment in de Novo Coronary Lesion; NCT04619277).

Recurrence Season Impacts the Survival of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Patients

Liu, Xiao-Hui,Man, Ya-Nan,Wu, Xiong-Zhi Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.4

Background: Several studies indicated that the diagnosis season affects the prognosis of some cancers, such as examples in the prostate, colon and breast. This retrospective study aimed to investigate whether the diagnosis and recurrent season impacts the prognosis of epithelial ovarian cancer patients. Methods: From January 2005 to August 2010, 161 epithelial ovarian cancer patients were analyzed and followed up until August 2013. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and the log-rank test were used to make the survival analysis. Multivariate analysis was conducted to identify independent prognostic factors. Results: The prognostic factors of overall survival in epithelial ovarian cancer patients included age, clinical stage, pathological type, histological grade, residual disease after primary surgery, recurrent season and adjuvant chemotherapy cycles. Moreover, clinical stage, histological grade, residual disease after primary surgery, recurrent season and adjuvant chemotherapy cycles also impacted the progression-free survival of epithelial ovarian cancer patients. The diagnosis season did not have a significantly relationship with the survival of operable epithelial ovarian cancer patients. Median overall survival of patients with recurrent month from April to November was 47 months, which was longer (P < 0.001) than that of patients with recurrence month from December to March (19 months). Median progression-free survival of patients with recurrence month from April to November and December to March was 20 and 8 months, respectively (P < 0.001). Conclusion: The recurrence season impacts the survival of epithelial ovarian cancer patients. However, the diagnosed season does not appear to exert a significant influence.