1.Evaluation of public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province
Haiyan LI ; Ting CHEN ; Chengyue LI ; Huihui HUANGFU ; Wei WANG ; Qunhong SHEN ; Chaoyang ZHANG ; Zheng CHEN ; Chuan PU ; Lingzhong XU ; Anning MA ; Zhaohui GONG ; Tianqiang XU ; Panshi WANG ; Hua WANG ; Chao HAO ; Zhi HU ; Peiwu SHI ; Mo HAO
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):153-158
ObjectiveTo systematically assess the public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province, to conduct an in-depth analysis of its strengths and weaknesses, so as to provide scientific basis and strategic recommendations for further enhancement. MethodsA systematic collection of policy documents, public information reports, and research literature related to public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province from 2002 to 2023 was conducted (encompassing a total of 1 263 policy documents, 138 pieces of information reports and 631 research articles). Based on the evaluation criteria suitable for public health systems previously developed by the research team, the basic status and magnitude of change in public health governance capacity in Zhejiang Province was evaluated. Additionally, normative gap analyses were employed to identify the strengths and weaknesses. ResultsZhejiang Province ranked 4th nationwide in terms of public health governance capacity with a score of 733.4 points (1 000.0-point maximum). The province has effectively implemented the principle of health first (scoring 698.5 points in the assessment of health-first strategy implementation) and attached sufficient importance to health-related goals (scoring 658.2 points in the scientific rationality of goal setting). However, the implementation of inter-departmental coordination and incentive mechanisms only scored 178.7 points, the feasibility of management and monitoring mechanisms scored even lower at only 144.0 points, and the coverage of incentive mechanisms scored 286.0 points. ConclusionZhejiang Province has effectively implemented its health first strategy and attached great importance to health targets, but still needs to strengthen cross-departmental coordination mechanisms and health-oriented incentives.
2.Hepatitis B cirrhosis comorbid with Staphylococcus lugdunensis bloodstream infection: A case report
Shuyun HUANG ; Bukun ZHU ; Wei ZHANG ; Liqiong WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(2):409-413
As a coagulase-negative staphylococcus, Staphylococcus lugdunensis has stronger virulence and pathogenicity than other Staphylococcus bacteria and is comparable to Staphylococcus aureus. In recent years, there has been a gradual increase in the number of related case reports, A patient with hepatitis B cirrhosis and Staphylococcus lugdunensis bloodstream infection was admitted to our department and was followed up for more than 2 years, and the patient was analyzed in terms of clinical features, pathogenicity, invasion, and the application of related antibiotics.
3.Study on the absorption-enhancing effect of self-assembled nanoparticles from Shaoyao gancao decoction
Xinling WEI ; Shuangchen ZHANG ; Nianzhan ZHANG ; Yican HE ; Chaoying DU ; Baode SHEN ; Chengying SHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(6):713-719
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect and mechanism of self-assembled nanoparticles from Shaoyao gancao decoction (SGD-SAN) on the intestinal absorption behavior of its main active components. METHODS SGD-SAN was prepared and characterized. Using an in-situ single-pass intestinal perfusion model in rats, the absorption characteristics of five active components (albiflorin, paeoniflorin, liquiritin apioside, liquiritin, glycyrrhizic acid) from SGD-SAN in the jejunum and ileum were studied, with the absorption rate constant ( K a ) and apparent permeability coefficient ( P eff ) as indicators, and compared with free drugs. In the intestinal segment with optimal absorption, the effects of drug concentration and efflux transporter inhibitors (P-glycoprotein inhibitor verapamil, multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 inhibitor indomethacin, breast cancer resistance protein inhibitor reserpine) on the intestinal absorption characteristics of these components were examined. RESULTS The obtained SGD-SAN exhibited a spherical shape with uniform sizes, an average particle diameter of (155.57±2.65) nm, a polydispersity index of 0.34±0.03, and a Zeta potential of (-9.30±1.12) mV. The average total content of five active components, including albiflorin, was 12.26%, and remained unaffected by enzymatic degradation and intestinal physical absorption. Compared with the free drug group, the five active components in the SGD-SAN group exhibited higher absorption rates in the ileal segment, with significantly elevated K a and P eff values (except for the P eff value of glycyrrhizic acid in the ileal segment) ( P <0.05 or P <0.01). Their absorption demonstrated a concentration-dependent trend. In the free drug groups, the absorption of each component was regulated by corresponding inhibitors ( P <0.05 or P <0.01); whereas in the SGD-SAN groups, except for albiflorin and paeoniflorin, the absorption of the remaining components was not affected by the inhibitors ( P >0.05). CONCLUSIONS SGD-SAN significantly enhances the intestinal absorption efficiency of active components. The above absorption-enhancing effect may be related to the avoidance of efflux transporter influence and the presence of a mixed absorption mode.
4.A Case of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex with Multiple Organ Involvement Caused by TSC2 Gene Mutation
Hongli ZHANG ; Jiayuan DAI ; Yan WANG ; Weihong ZHANG ; Wenbin MA ; Hanhui FU ; Chunxia HE ; Jun ZHENG ; Wenda WANG ; Wei ZUO ; Yaping LIU ; Min SHEN
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(1):60-67
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder primarily caused by pathogenic variants in the
5.Epidemiological characteristics and spatial-temporal aggregation of scarlet fever in Nantong City in 2009 - 2023
Chao BAO ; Junfeng MIAO ; Enhui ZHAO ; Zhenzhen LIU ; Wuhong ZHANG ; Ye WEI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):40-44
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and spatial-temporal clustering trend of scarlet fever in Nantong from 2009 to 2023, and to provide a scientific basis for scarlet fever prevention and control. Methods The incidence data of scarlet fever in Nantong from 2009 to 2023 were analyzed. Descriptive analysis, seasonal index method and Joinpoint 5.2.0 software were used to analyze epidemiological characteristics. Spatial-temporal clustering was assessed with SaTScan 10.2.5 software. Results The average annual incidence of scarlet fever in Nantong from 2009 to 2023 was 6.54/100 000. The overall morbidity rate of scarlet fever in Nantong had an increasing trend from 2009 to 2019 with an average annual percentage change of 14.55% (t=3.36,P<0.05). The cases mainly occurred during late spring to early summer and late autumn to early winter. Students, preschool children and scattered children were the main scarlet fever population. The average annual incidence of males was significantly higher than that of females (χ2=7.00, P<0.05). Rugao City, Chongchuan District and Tongzhou District were identified as high-incidence areas, accounting for 76.51% of all reported cases. Spatial-temporal scan analysis indicated that Rugao City and Chongchuan District were primary cluster areas, spanning from 2015 to 2021 (RR=3.77, LLR=1 308.07, P<0.05). Conclusion The number of reported cases of scarlet fever in Nantong City from 2009 to 2023 shows epidemic and spatial clustering, mainly concentrated in the central urban area and adjacent counties (cities). It is necessary to strengthen health education and disease surveillance in high-incidence areas, as well as in key institutions and key populations before epidemic peaks.
6.Epidemiological analysis and incidence trend prediction of mumps in Nantong City in 2016 - 2023
Enhui ZHAO ; Ye WEI ; Hongmei JIN ; Wuhong ZHANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):84-88
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and incidence trend of mumps in Nantong City from 2016 to 2023, and to provide a basis for scientific prevention and control. Methods Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on monthly mumps incidence data in Nantong City from 2016 to 2023, and a SARIMA model was constructed to predict the incidence trend. Results A total of 3 928 mumps cases were reported in Nantong City from 2016 to 2023, with an average annual incidence rate of 6.36/100 000. Cases predominantly occurred during April–July and September–December, showing seasonal peaks. The male-to-female ratio was 1.43:1. The cases were concentrated in individuals aged ≤15 years (85.57%), primarily students, children in childcare settings, and scattered children (88.31%). The optimal model constructed by the SPSS Expert Modeler was SARIMA(1,0,0)(0,1,1)12, predicting an epidemic peak of mumps in Nantong City from September to November in the second half of 2024. Conclusion From 2016 to 2023, mumps incidence in Nantong City has shown an overall downward trend with a seasonal bimodal distribution. Males had higher incidence rates than females, and cases were predominantly students, kindergartens and scattered children, highlighting the need to strengthen mumps prevention in schools and childcare institutions. The SARIMA model is suitable for short to medium term prediction of mumps in Nantong City. A minor peak is predicted to occur in the second half of 2024 (September–November). It is necessary to strengthen the epidemic surveillance of mumps and vaccination of age-eligible children.
7.Muscle mass reduction and exercise training intervention in non-obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Ruihua ZHANG ; Yihan WEI ; Jing XU ; Lina JIANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):99-103
Objective To investigate muscle mass reduction and the effect of exercise training intervention in non-obese patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Methods A total of 324 non-obese patients with T2DM admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University were enrolled from February 2023 to February 2025. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was adopted to detect and analyze the data of appendicular skeletal muscle index (ASMI). Non-obese T2DM patients were classified into an observation group (n=162, receive sports training intervention) and a control group (n=162, receiving routine exercise intervention) by adopting random number grouping criteria. Both groups were intervened for 3 months. The muscle mass indicators [ASMI, body mass index (BMI), and body fat rate], exercise ability [6-minute walking distance (6MWD), grip strength, and one-leg standing time], metabolic indicators [fasting plasma glucose (FPG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR)], and quality of life [Diabetes Quality of Life Scale (DQOL)] were compared between the two groups to evaluate the effectiveness of sports training intervention. Results A total of 324 non-obese T2DM patients were enrolled, including 123 cases with reduced muscle mass (37.96%). There were no significant differences in the baseline data and the proportion of patients with muscle mass reduction between the two groups before intervention (P>0.05). After intervention, the ASMI, 6MWD, grip strength, and one-leg standing time in the observation group were higher or longer than those of the control group (P<0.05), while the body fat rate, FPG, HbA1c, HOMA-IR and DQOL scores were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The incidence of muscle mass reduction is relatively high among non-obese T2DM patients, and exercise training intervention has significant effects on improving muscle mass, metabolic status, exercise capacity and quality of life in non-obese T2DM patients.
8.Research progress and application of time-domain kurtosis in assessment of noise-induced hearing loss
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(3):261-269
Complex noise is widespread in industrial environments, and its pronounced temporal impulsiveness leads to a systematic underestimation of hazard under equal-energy exposure. Recent studies have incorporated time-domain kurtosis (hereafter "kurtosis", β) into exposure characterization as a critical complement to energy metrics, clearly revealing the additional risk of noise-induced hearing loss attributable to temporal structure; accordingly, the evaluation paradigm is shifting from “noise energy” to “noise energy + noise temporal characteristics (kurtosis).” Evidence from epidemiology and animal experiments consistently shows that using kurtosis-adjusted equivalent sound level or cumulative exposure yields a more consistent dose-response across different noise types and markedly reduces the underestimation bias of ISO 1999 in high-kurtosis environments. In practice, we recommend full-shift waveform acquisition, calculating kurtosis in 1-minute windows, and using the geometric mean to obtain an overall full-shift kurtosis; alternatively, a segmented adjustment can be applied to derive a kurtosis-adjusted equivalent sound level for risk-based decision-making and task stratification. At the standards and policy level, ISO 1999 revision efforts have placed temporal structure/kurtosis on the agenda and proposed additional corrections for impact/impulsive noise; meanwhile, the evidence indicates that as β increases, permissible exposure limits should be reduced more conservatively and monitoring strengthened. This article advocates systematically embedding a kurtosis-adjusted evaluation framework in regulations/guidelines, accompanied by measurement technical specifications, quality control and harmonized algorithms, and industry pilots and training, with phased management provisions based on kurtosis thresholds, thereby advancing hearing protection from “quantity” to “quality.”
9.Mechanistic study of mitochondrial dysfunction in renal injury induced by maternal bone lead mobilization during pregnancy in rats
Ling LI ; Lin ZHANG ; Li LI ; Yuting WEI ; Man LYU ; Zeshi ZHANG ; Li MA ; Anxin LU ; Yin LIN ; Shaohua WANG ; Chonghuai YAN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(3):286-292
Background Lead is a typical persistent environmental pollutant that can accumulate in bones for decades. During pregnancy, alterations in calcium metabolism promote the mobilization of bone lead, resulting in secondary exposure; however, the mechanisms by which pregnancy-associated bone lead mobilization affects maternal renal function remain unclear. Objective To investigate the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in pregnancy-related bone lead mobilization-induced renal injury. Methods Newly weaned female Wistar rats were randomly assigned to a control or a lead-exposed group administered either 0.05% sodium acetate or 0.05% lead acetate in drinking water. Following a 4-week lead exposure and a 4-week washout period, the females were co-housed with healthy age-matched males for mating. Rats were sacrificed at early (gestational day 3) and late (gestational day 17) pregnancystages, respectively. Renal histopathology was assessed using hematoxylin and eosin staining staining. Mitochondria-related indicators, including oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and energy metabolism, were measured. Differential metabolites were identified using serum metabolomics. Results Renal injury in the lead-exposed pregnant rats progressed in a time-dependent manner, characterized by degeneration of proximal tubular epithelial cells, glomerular hyaline changes, and interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration. Repeated measures ANOVA indicated a significant interaction between the treatment factor (lead exposure) and the temporal factor (gestational stage) on renal injury (P<0.001). Further analysis of mitochondrial function-related indicators in late-pregnancy renal tissue revealed that the lead exposure group exhibited significantly increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) (P<0.05), accompanied by a reduction in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reduced glutathione (GSH) activities (P<0.05); regarding inflammatory markers, levels of interleukin-18 (IL-18) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were elevated (P<0.01), whereas interleukin-33 (IL-33) was decreased in the lead-exposed group (P<0.05); energy metabolism-related indicators, including adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level, Na+-K+-ATPase and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase activities, and mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I, III, and V activities, were significantly reduced (P<0.05) in the lead-exposed gorup. The typical differential metabolite N-methylisoleucine, identified through serum metabolomics analysis, was negatively correlated with blood lead levels, kidney injury scores, and IL-1β, while positively correlated with catalase (CAT) activity and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase. Conclusions Mitochondrial dysfunction may play a critical role in renal injury induced by bone lead mobilization during late gestation.
10.Rapid Qualitative Analysis Methods and Their Application in Implementation Science
Xuehan WEI ; Xiaoying CHEN ; Runze WANG ; Yingqian ZHANG ; Xuehan LIU ; Jin SUN ; Guoyan YANG ; Wei XIAO ; Chunli LU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(2):546-556
Implementation science (IS) aims to systematically analyze and address the real-world gaps from evidence to practice and the influencing factors of the context. It is necessary to carry out qualitative research to gather relevant implementation outcomes. Nevertheless, traditional qualitative analysis has issues such as consuming a great deal of time and energy, and it is unable to promptly provide the crucial data required for implementation science research. The Rapid Qualitative Analysis (RQA) method, through semi-structured interviews and the adoption of techniques such as immediate data condensation and matrix analysis, can effectively shorten the cycle of qualitative data collection and data processing. RQA can promptly identify social determinants of health such as structural barriers, facilitators, and the behavioral characteristics of target groups. It provides a real-time basis for public health decision-making, the interpretation of complex social phenomena, and the process and effectiveness evaluation of research projects. Although RQA is difficult to conduct in-depth theoretical analysis based on grounded theory, its efficiency and flexibility make it the preferred tool for large-scale and time-sensitive research. Thus, it has been widely applied in implementation science research. This paper sorts out the core concepts and commonly used technical methods of RQA, as well as the differences between RQA and traditional qualitative analysis. It also explores the applications of RQA in intervention optimization, process evaluation, and implementation outcome evaluation. By integrating specific cases, this paper clarifies its application value in the field of implementation science. In the future, it is advisable to explore the integration of RQA with technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, in order to bridge the gap between the transformation of scientific research achievements into practice. Under circumstances of limited resources or tight time constraints, RQA can be used to efficiently conduct implementation science research, providing convenient and scientific methodological and technical support for accelerating evidence-based practice.


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