Pseudorabies virus (PRV) is a porcine herpesvirus that exhibits cross-species infectivity, primarily affecting pigs as its natural host. Since its initial discovery, PRV has rapidly disseminated worldwide and inflicted substantial economic losses on the swine industry. In recent years, sporadic cases of human infections with PRV have been reported, highlighting the potential risk of interspecies transmission to humans. With further analysis of the pathogenic characteristics of PRV and a deeper understanding of its pathogenic mechanism, preventing PRV from becoming a human infectious disease has become a focus of current research and prevention and control work. To comprehensively understand the variant characteristics of PRV, this study presents an overview of cutting-edge advancements in terms of its genetic variations and epidemiological characteristics, aiming to establish a foundation for more effective implementation of relevant prevention and control work.

In recent years, the incidence of cancer in China has been increasing steadily. Advancing primary prevention measures for cancers could be an effective strategy to curb this trend. Diet has been considered a modifiable and shared risk factor for various cancers. Studying dietary patterns, with consideration of the interactions between foods and nutrients, has a practical implication for cancer prevention. This study provided an overview of dietary pattern extraction methods, summarized the research findings on the association between dietary patterns and cancers in the digestive system, respiratory system, and genitourinary system, and elucidated the potential mechanisms underlying these associations, in order to provide scientific references for future research in this field.

To achieve the goals of carbon peak and carbon neutrality (double carbon), China has been updating and developing low-carbon coal-fired power generation technology. While reducing carbon dioxide emissions, it has achieved a significant reduction in emissions of pollutants such as particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. However, at the same time, with the relative increase in emissions of certain pollutants such as sulfur trioxide, ammonia, and volatile organic compounds, the types and proportions of pollutant emissions have changed. This study summarized the technological improvements in coal-fired power generation both domestically and internationally, as well as the types and proportions of pollutants emitted by different coal-fired power generation modes. It also reviewed the epidemiological research progress on the impact of pollutants emitted from coal-fired power generation on the cardiopulmonary health of the population, expounded environmental impact of different coal-fired power models, and analyzed the changes in population exposure load and cardiopulmonary health benefits of low-carbon coal-fired power generation emissions, aiming to provide references for achieving carbon reduction and emission reduction goals and protecting the health of the population.

With global climate change, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have increased, and the possibility of multiple extreme weather events occurring simultaneously or continuously forming compound extreme events has also significantly increased, bringing catastrophic damage to the ecological environment, socio-economic and human health. This study reviewed the changing trends and health risks of consecutive compound heavy precipitation and heatwave extremes. There is currently no unified definition for these types of events, which could be divided into two subcategories: heavy precipitation-heatwave and heatwave-heavy precipitation. Their historical frequency and intensity have increased, and future estimates are also on the rise. The majority of current studies on single extreme events such as heatwaves or heavy precipitation revealed significant adverse health effects. However, few studies focused on the association between compound events of heavy precipitation and heatwave and human health risk. This paper further summarized the current shortcomings in this field and proposed suggestions for future research directions.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, which seriously endangers the health of mothers and infants. Its incidence is gradually increasing worldwide. Research has found that, in addition to insulin resistance and pancreatic β-cell dysfunction, immune disorders play an important role in the pathogenesis of GDM. This study reviews the recent research on the involvement of common immune cells in the pathophysiological process of GDM to explore the functional changes of immune cells related to the occurrence and development of GDM and provides a reference for the prevention and treatment of GDM.

Objective:To explore the inhaled allergen sensitization status of children with allergic rhinitis in Beijing City, and to provide evidence for diagnosis and treatment, allergen avoidance and disease management.Methods:In this cross-sectional study, data from 8 741 children with allergic rhinitis treated in Children′s Hospital affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics from January 2020 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The subjects were divided into toddlers (1 y-≤3 y), preschool children (3 y-≤6 y), school aged children (6 y-≤12 y) and adolescents (12 y-≤18 y) and according to season the subjects were divided 4 groups: spring, summer, autumn, winter. The ImmunoCAP system was used to detect serum allergens sIgE.Results:The positive rates of inhaled allergens among subjects in sequence from high to low were: mx2 [molds (penicillium speciosum/mycosporum multiflorum/aspergillus fumigatus/alternatia/demodex longum)], w6 (artemisiaargyi), wx5[weeds pollen combination (ragweed/artemisia argyi/marguerite/dandelion/goldenrod)], w1(ragweed), tx5[trees pollen combination (populus tomentosa/hazel/elm/willow)], d2(dermatophagoides farina), d1(dermatophagoides pteronyssinus), ex1[animal dander combination (catdander/dogdander/horsedander/cowdander)], i6(blattella germanica). Boys have higher positive rates of sIgE responses than girls (54.20% vs. 47.96%, χ 2= 8 923.000, P<0. 001). The primacy inhaled allergen in toddlers, preschool children and school aged children was mx2 (37.75%, 39.99% and 42.46%), and in adolescents w6 (45.45%), d2 (41.51%) and d1 (37.74%) were the largest categories. Except for mold, the positive detection rate of inhaled allergens increased gradually with age. In different seasons, the positive rates of ex1 (24.77% vs. 18.26% vs. 17.10% vs. 12.39%, χ 2= 31.469, P<0.001), wx5 (20.18% vs. 28.62% vs. 39.96% vs. 12.53%, χ 2= 155.788, P<0.001), mx2 (31.79% vs. 50.96% vs. 36.99 vs. 28.81, χ 2= 208.444, P<0.001), tx5 (28.14% vs. 27.01% vs. 26.77% vs. 9.64%, χ 2= 60.613, P<0.001) and w6 (26.57% vs. 34.39% vs. 52.11% vs. 25.35%, χ 2= 17.710, P<0.001) were statistically different among groups. Mx2 in spring and summer was the highest categories (31.79%, 50.96%), and w6 in autumn was the highest (52.11%). Conclusions:In this study, mx2 was the most important allergen in children (≤12 y) and w6 was the highest in adolescents treated in Children′s Hospital affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics from January 2020 to December 2021 in Beijing City. The types of allergens and positivity rates were different for different sexes, ages and seasons.

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease characterized by recurrent and unpredictable episodes of subcutaneous or submucosal edema. These attacks could induce fatal risk when larynx is involved. The estimated prevalence of HAE is about 1 in 50 000. Due to its rarity and the diversity of clinical manifestations, HAE is known little by related physicians and misdiagnosis and mistreatment happens very often. Therefore, it is crucial to improve physicians′ understanding of HAE. To address this, a comprehensive management approach for the diagnosis and treatment of HAE have developed in our hospital. This approach includes intra-hospital multi-disciplinary treatment (MDT), collaboration with provincial network hospitals, patient education online and offline interacting with media propaganda. By implementing this approach, the diagnostic precision was significantly improved, the diagnostic time was significantly shortened, and the frequency of emergency interventions for severe laryngeal edema was significantly reduced. Additionally, the collection of data from HAE patients has provided valuable clinical insights for the diagnosis and treatment of HAE in China.

Grasses are extensively cultivated worldwide, with the three most common allergenic grass pollen subfamilies being Pooideae in temperate regions, Chloridoideae and Panicoideae in subtropical areas. This article delves into the research progress and clinical applications of grass pollen allergy as delineated in the "Molecular Allergology User′s Guide 2.0" issued by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI). It compiles epidemiological data on grass pollen, allergenic components, clinical manifestations, and treatment guidelines from both domestic and international sources, providing cutting-edge insights and scientific perspectives for professionals in the field of pollen allergy. The aim is to enhance the understanding of allergenic components, distinguishing between grass pollen allergy and pan-allergen responses with precision through advanced component-resolved diagnostic techniques. This serves to foster novel approaches to characterizing the unique sensitization patterns of grass pollen allergens in China, thereby offering more personalized and targeted diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for clinical practice in the region.

Objective:To understand the infection status and molecular types of rhinovirus (RV) among cases of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) in Luohe City, Henan Province, from 2017 to 2022.Methods:From October 2017 to June 2022, clinical and epidemiological data were collected from 2 270 cases of ARIs at Luohe Central Hospital in Henan Province. Throat swab specimens were obtained from these cases. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) was used to screen for RV-positive specimens. Subsequently, the positive samples were subjected to nested reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (nested RT-PCR) to amplify the full-length VP1 region. Using the MEGA software, along with 169 RV reference strains recommended by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses, a phylogenetic tree was constructed to determine RV types.Results:Among the 2 270 cases of ARIs, there were 1 283 male cases (56.52%). The median age ( Q 1, Q 3) was 3 (1, 6) years, with the population under 5 years old accounting for 68.59% (1 557/2 270). RV was detected in 137 cases (6.04%), of which 68 cases (49.64%) showed co-detection with other viruses, with the most common being co-detection with enterovirus, accounting for 14.60% (20/137). The RV detection rates in the age groups of 0-4 years, 5-14 years, 15-59 years, and≥60 years were 6.42% (100/1 557), 4.69% (21/448), 3.80% (6/158), and 9.35% (10/107), respectively, with no statistically significant differences ( χ2=5.310, P=0.150). The overall detection rates of RV before (2017-2019) and during (2020-2022) the COVID-19 pandemic showed no statistically significant difference ( χ2=1.823, P=0.177). A total of 109 VP1 sequences were obtained, including 62 types. Among them, RV-A, RV-B, and RV-C had 42, 3, and 17 types respectively. Conclusion:RV is one of the predominant pathogens in ARIs cases in Luohe City, Henan Province, from 2017 to 2022. Multiple types of RV co-circulate without any apparent dominant type.

Rotavirus gastroenteritis (RVGE) is a global public health challenge that seriously threatens the health of children under 5 years of age. In China, the burden associated with RVGE is substantial and its prevention and control are difficult. On the basis of Expert Consensus on Immunoprophylaxis of Childhood Rotavirus Gastroenteritis (2020 Version) and Rotavirus Vaccines and WHO Position Paper-July 2021, this updated consensus systematically reviewed advances in RVGE epidemiological research, safety, effectiveness/efficacy, and immune persistence of post-marketing rotavirus (RV) vaccines, and RV immunization strategies. It also provided guidance for RVGE diagnosis and treatment. Following the principles of prioritizing prevention and integrating medical and preventive approaches, this consensus aims to facilitate the implementation of comprehensive prevention and control measures focusing on RV vaccination to reduce the childhood RVGE disease burden and provide reference for professionals working for disease control and prevention, vaccination, clinical diagnosis and treatment, and related fields.