OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of Huangqin decoction （HQD）-based self-assembled nanoparticles （SAN） co-loaded with terbinafine （TBF） （TBF-HQD-SAN NPs） on the transdermal absorption of TBF. METHODS High-speed centrifugation combined with dialysis was used to separate HQD-SAN， and TBF-HQD-SAN NPs were obtained by loading TBF using the ultrasound magnetic stirring method； the particle size distribution， Zeta potential and polydispersity index （PDI） of the nanoparticle were characterized， and the encapsulation efficiency （EE） and drug loading （DL） of TBF were determined； using in vitro and in vivo transdermal experiments， the differences in transdermal performance between TBF-HQD-SAN NPs and TBF raw materials， as well as TBF and HQD-SAN physical mixture （TBF-HQD-SAN PM）， were compared and analyzed. RESULTS TBF- HQD-SAN NPs were spherical with a particle size of （177.60±2.57） nm， a PDI of 0.197 4±0.007 9， and a Zeta potential of （－14.63±0.85） mV. The EE and DL of TBF were （99.49±0.71）% and （3.22±0.10）% ， respectively. In vitro transdermal experiments， compared with TBF raw materials， the steady-state permeation rate （Jss） and skin retention of TBF-HQD-SAN NPs increased by 3.34 times and 27.56 times， respectively （P＜0.05）； compared with TBF-HQD-SAN PM， its Jss and skinretention were increased by 2.04 times and 7.44 times， respectively （P＜0.05）. In vivo transdermal experiments 69号） showed that， the area under the drug-time curve and the maximum concentration of TBF-HQD-SAN NPs increased by 2.13 times and 2.06 times respectively compared to TBF raw materials， and increased by 1.59 times and 1.65 times respectively compared to TBF-HQD-SAN PM （P＜0.05）. CONCLUSIONS TBF-HQD-SAN NPs can significantly enhance the in vitro and in vivo transdermal absorption efficiency and skin retention of TBF.

In recent years, hybrid brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have gained significant attention due to their demonstrated advantages in increasing the number of targets and enhancing robustness of the systems. However, Existing studies usually construct BCI systems using intense auditory stimulation and strong central visual stimulation, which lead to poor user experience and indicate a need for improving system comfort. Studies have proved that the use of peripheral visual stimulation and lower intensity of auditory stimulation can effectively boost the user's comfort. Therefore, this study used high-frequency peripheral visual stimulation and 40-dB weak auditory stimulation to elicit steady-state visual evoked potential (SSVEP) and auditory steady-state response (ASSR) signals, building a high-comfort hybrid BCI based on weak audio-visual evoked responses. This system coded 40 targets via 20 high-frequency visual stimulation frequencies and two auditory stimulation frequencies, improving the coding efficiency of BCI systems. Results showed that the hybrid system's averaged classification accuracy was (78.00 ± 12.18) %, and the information transfer rate (ITR) could reached 27.47 bits/min. This study offers new ideas for the design of hybrid BCI paradigm based on imperceptible stimulation.
Brain-Computer Interfaces ; Humans ; Evoked Potentials, Visual/physiology* ; Acoustic Stimulation ; Photic Stimulation ; Electroencephalography ; Evoked Potentials, Auditory/physiology* ; Adult

Objective:To evaluate the self-assessed and proxy-assessed quality of life among disabled elderly individuals aged 60 and above in Chengdu,analyze the factors influencing these assessments,and assess the consistency between these two types of outcomes and the feasibility of proxy assessments.Methods:The quality of life for disabled elderly individuals is measured using the EQ-5D-5L for both self-assessments and proxy assessments.Consistency testing is conducted using weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient(ICC).Univariate and differential analyses are performed with the Mann-Whitney/Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests,respectively.The analysis of influencing factors employs generalized linear model regression.Results:The results of proxy assessments are slightly higher than those of self-assessments.The consistency between self-assessed and proxy-assessed health utility values and EQ-VAS scores is good(with ICC values exceeding 0.7),while the consistency across various dimensions is fair to moderate(with weighted Kappa values approximately between 0.4 and 0.5).The degree of disability,economic status,outdoor activities and sleep,the relationship between caregivers and the elderly,and whether caregivers possess relevant caregiving knowledge,all have a statistically significant impact on the quality of life of disabled elderly individuals and the differences between self-assessed and proxy-assessed outcomes(P＜0.05).Conclusion:The quality of life of disabled elderly individuals is significantly lower than that of the general population.It is essential to consider various related factors to enhance the quality of life for these individuals.The EQ-5D-5L proxy assessment results from their primary caregivers can serve as a supplement to the self-assessment results of disabled elderly individuals.However,individual dimensions should be applied with caution,taking into account the characteristics and individual differences of the evaluated population,types of proxies,and measurement tools used.

ObjectiveTo explore the law of women reproductive aging based on theory of "seven-year period" in traditional Chinese medicine（TCM） through analyzing the characteristics of basic sex hormone levels and anti-müllerian hormone levels in women of different ages. MethodsThe data of female who visited Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2018 to December 2022 and accepted basic hormone and anti-müllerian hormone determination were collected retrospectively. According to the age of subjects， they were divided into the "1-2 seven" group （under 21 years old）， "3 seven" group （21-27 years old）， "4 seven" group （28-34 years old）， "5 seven" group （35-41 years old）， "6 seven" group （42-48 years old） and "7 seven" and older group （49 years old and above）. The age， average menstrual cycle in the past 3 months， basic hormone levels including follicle stimulating hormone （FSH）， luteinizing hormone （LH）， estradiol （E₂）， testosterone （T） and FSH/LH value， and anti-müllerian hormone （AMH） levels were collected and compared. ResultsA total of 1221 cases were included. The differences in FSH， LH， FSH/LH values， E₂， T， AMH levels and average menstrual cycle among the groups were statistically significant （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. AMH peaked in the "3 seven" group. Compared to those in the "3 seven" group， the FSH/LH value in the "4 seven" group increased， while the LH， AMH and T levels decreased， and the menstrual cycle was shortened （P＜0.01）. The FSH/LH， LH， AMH， T and menstrual cycle in the "5 seven" group were consistent with the changing trend of those in the "4 seven" group， while the FSH and E₂ levels in the "5 seven" group were significantly higher （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. Compared to those in the "5 seven" group， the FSH， LH and E₂ levels of the "6 seven" group increased， and the AMH and T levels continued to decrease （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. Compared to those in the "6 seven" group， the FSH and LH levels of the "7 seven" and older group continued to increase， and the AMH and E₂ levels decreased （P＜0.01）. ConclusionThe law of women reproductive aging in the "seven-year period" theory is basically consistent with the characteristics of basic sex hormone levels and anti-müllerian hormone levels in women of different ages. The reproductive capacity reaches its peak in the "three-seven-year period" and gradually moves towards reproductive aging in the "four-seven-year period".

Objective: To analyze the impact of parental sports concept and behavior on physical activity in preschool children, so as to provide a foundation for future guidance on fostering childrens physical activity within the family context. Methods: From November to December 2020, a clustered convenience sampling method was employed to conduct surveys, and a total of 283 children were selectal from one kindergarten each in Beijing, Shenyang, and Xian. Participating children wore ActiGraph GT9X accelerometers continuously for one week to collect data on different intensity levels of physical activity. Physical Activity afterschool Questionnaire for Preschooler (P-PAQ) was utilized to assess parental sports concept and behavior. The gender differences in physical activity level and physical activity compliance rate were analyzed by using ttest, Mann-Whitney U test, and Chisquare test; and the relationship between parental exercise concepts and behaviors and physical activity of preschool children was analyzed using Spearman rank correlation analysis and multiple linear regression analysis. Results: Parental sports concept was significantly positively correlated with average daily moderatetovigorous physical activity (MVPA) and total physical activity (TPA) in children (r=0.12-0.16, P<0.05). Parental sports behavior was significantly positively correlated with childrens average daily TPA (r=0.25, P<0.05). Multiple linear regression revealed that parental sports concept was positively correlated with average daily MVPA and TPA in both boys and girls (B=0.65-0.83), while parental sports behavior only was positively correlated with boys average daily MVPA and TPA (B=0.24-0.25)(P<0.05). Conclusions Parental sports concept and behavior can impact physical activity levels in preschool children, exhibiting gender differences. Future guidance on physical activity in family upbringing should consider both parental sports concept and behavior, and pay attention to the influence of childrens gender.

Objective:This study aimed to analyze the genomic characteristics of Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) strains circulating in Jilin province from 2010 to 2023.Methods:Vesicle fluid from 78 sporadic cases with VZV infection were collected in Jilin province from 2010 to 2023, after detecting by Real-time PCR, 26 specimens (CT<25) were detected by PCR. Open reading frame 22(ORF22), ORF38 and ORF62 were amplified and analyzed. Genotyping was confirmed by SNPs ORF22 (37902, 38019, 38055, 38081 and 38177) and ORF38 (69424). Vaccine strains were indentified from wild-type strains according to ORF38 (69349) and ORF62 (106262, 107252, and 108111). Sequences were analyzed by homologous comparison and phylogenetic analysis.Results:The comparison with Dumas sequence revealed that SNPs (37902, 38055, 38081 and 38177) in ORF22 and ORF38 (69424) have mutations similar to the pOka strain, which belong to clade 2. Compared to the Dumas and Baike strains, all 26 samples were wild-type strains. JL2016-4 strain changes from threonine to asparaginyl at position 38059, JL2021-4 strain changes from arginine to proline at position 37933, from aspartic acid to tyrosine at position 37935, and from aspartic acid at base 38031 to tyrosine. JL2023-1 strain changes from arginine to leucine at position 37933.Conclusions:VZV has been prevalent for 14 years in Jilin province. The main epidemic strains belong to the clade 2. We should strengthen the monitoring of VZV outbreaks and raise the coverage rate of VZV vaccination.

Objective:To evaluate the self-assessed and proxy-assessed quality of life among disabled elderly individuals aged 60 and above in Chengdu,analyze the factors influencing these assessments,and assess the consistency between these two types of outcomes and the feasibility of proxy assessments.Methods:The quality of life for disabled elderly individuals is measured using the EQ-5D-5L for both self-assessments and proxy assessments.Consistency testing is conducted using weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient(ICC).Univariate and differential analyses are performed with the Mann-Whitney/Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests,respectively.The analysis of influencing factors employs generalized linear model regression.Results:The results of proxy assessments are slightly higher than those of self-assessments.The consistency between self-assessed and proxy-assessed health utility values and EQ-VAS scores is good(with ICC values exceeding 0.7),while the consistency across various dimensions is fair to moderate(with weighted Kappa values approximately between 0.4 and 0.5).The degree of disability,economic status,outdoor activities and sleep,the relationship between caregivers and the elderly,and whether caregivers possess relevant caregiving knowledge,all have a statistically significant impact on the quality of life of disabled elderly individuals and the differences between self-assessed and proxy-assessed outcomes(P＜0.05).Conclusion:The quality of life of disabled elderly individuals is significantly lower than that of the general population.It is essential to consider various related factors to enhance the quality of life for these individuals.The EQ-5D-5L proxy assessment results from their primary caregivers can serve as a supplement to the self-assessment results of disabled elderly individuals.However,individual dimensions should be applied with caution,taking into account the characteristics and individual differences of the evaluated population,types of proxies,and measurement tools used.

Objective:To evaluate the self-assessed and proxy-assessed quality of life among disabled elderly individuals aged 60 and above in Chengdu,analyze the factors influencing these assessments,and assess the consistency between these two types of outcomes and the feasibility of proxy assessments.Methods:The quality of life for disabled elderly individuals is measured using the EQ-5D-5L for both self-assessments and proxy assessments.Consistency testing is conducted using weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient(ICC).Univariate and differential analyses are performed with the Mann-Whitney/Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests,respectively.The analysis of influencing factors employs generalized linear model regression.Results:The results of proxy assessments are slightly higher than those of self-assessments.The consistency between self-assessed and proxy-assessed health utility values and EQ-VAS scores is good(with ICC values exceeding 0.7),while the consistency across various dimensions is fair to moderate(with weighted Kappa values approximately between 0.4 and 0.5).The degree of disability,economic status,outdoor activities and sleep,the relationship between caregivers and the elderly,and whether caregivers possess relevant caregiving knowledge,all have a statistically significant impact on the quality of life of disabled elderly individuals and the differences between self-assessed and proxy-assessed outcomes(P＜0.05).Conclusion:The quality of life of disabled elderly individuals is significantly lower than that of the general population.It is essential to consider various related factors to enhance the quality of life for these individuals.The EQ-5D-5L proxy assessment results from their primary caregivers can serve as a supplement to the self-assessment results of disabled elderly individuals.However,individual dimensions should be applied with caution,taking into account the characteristics and individual differences of the evaluated population,types of proxies,and measurement tools used.

Objective:To evaluate the self-assessed and proxy-assessed quality of life among disabled elderly individuals aged 60 and above in Chengdu,analyze the factors influencing these assessments,and assess the consistency between these two types of outcomes and the feasibility of proxy assessments.Methods:The quality of life for disabled elderly individuals is measured using the EQ-5D-5L for both self-assessments and proxy assessments.Consistency testing is conducted using weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient(ICC).Univariate and differential analyses are performed with the Mann-Whitney/Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests,respectively.The analysis of influencing factors employs generalized linear model regression.Results:The results of proxy assessments are slightly higher than those of self-assessments.The consistency between self-assessed and proxy-assessed health utility values and EQ-VAS scores is good(with ICC values exceeding 0.7),while the consistency across various dimensions is fair to moderate(with weighted Kappa values approximately between 0.4 and 0.5).The degree of disability,economic status,outdoor activities and sleep,the relationship between caregivers and the elderly,and whether caregivers possess relevant caregiving knowledge,all have a statistically significant impact on the quality of life of disabled elderly individuals and the differences between self-assessed and proxy-assessed outcomes(P＜0.05).Conclusion:The quality of life of disabled elderly individuals is significantly lower than that of the general population.It is essential to consider various related factors to enhance the quality of life for these individuals.The EQ-5D-5L proxy assessment results from their primary caregivers can serve as a supplement to the self-assessment results of disabled elderly individuals.However,individual dimensions should be applied with caution,taking into account the characteristics and individual differences of the evaluated population,types of proxies,and measurement tools used.

Objective:To evaluate the self-assessed and proxy-assessed quality of life among disabled elderly individuals aged 60 and above in Chengdu,analyze the factors influencing these assessments,and assess the consistency between these two types of outcomes and the feasibility of proxy assessments.Methods:The quality of life for disabled elderly individuals is measured using the EQ-5D-5L for both self-assessments and proxy assessments.Consistency testing is conducted using weighted Kappa and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient(ICC).Univariate and differential analyses are performed with the Mann-Whitney/Wilcoxon and Kruskal-Wallis tests,respectively.The analysis of influencing factors employs generalized linear model regression.Results:The results of proxy assessments are slightly higher than those of self-assessments.The consistency between self-assessed and proxy-assessed health utility values and EQ-VAS scores is good(with ICC values exceeding 0.7),while the consistency across various dimensions is fair to moderate(with weighted Kappa values approximately between 0.4 and 0.5).The degree of disability,economic status,outdoor activities and sleep,the relationship between caregivers and the elderly,and whether caregivers possess relevant caregiving knowledge,all have a statistically significant impact on the quality of life of disabled elderly individuals and the differences between self-assessed and proxy-assessed outcomes(P＜0.05).Conclusion:The quality of life of disabled elderly individuals is significantly lower than that of the general population.It is essential to consider various related factors to enhance the quality of life for these individuals.The EQ-5D-5L proxy assessment results from their primary caregivers can serve as a supplement to the self-assessment results of disabled elderly individuals.However,individual dimensions should be applied with caution,taking into account the characteristics and individual differences of the evaluated population,types of proxies,and measurement tools used.