1.Predictive modle for violence risk in hospitalized schizophrenia patients based on support vector machine
Huan LIU ; Peifang SHI ; Kun ZHANG ; Li KANG ; Yan ZHANG ; Long NA ; Binhong WANG ; Meiqing HE
Sichuan Mental Health 2026;39(1):27-35
BackgroundThe violent aggressive behaviors of patients with schizophrenia usually have the characteristics of suddenness, unpredictability, high severity, and great difficulty in prevention. Early identification and accurate assessment of their risk of violent aggression have significant clinical significance. ObjectiveTo construct a predictive model for the violence risk in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia, to identify the key factors influencing the occurrence of violent behavior in these patients, so as to provide references for clinical precise quantitative assessment and early intervention. MethodsA total of 200 patients with schizophrenia who were hospitalized at Taiyuan Psychiatric Hospital from March 2022 to September 2024 and met the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Diseases, eleventh edition (ICD-11) were collected to form the modeling cohort. They were randomly divided into a training set (n=140) and a test set (n=60) at a ratio of 7∶3. Based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression algorithm, the feature variables were screened and dimension-reduced. The support vector machine (SVM) from machine learning was selected for model training and prediction. The discrimination efficacy of the model was evaluated by the area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC), accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, F1 value, and Brier value. ResultsLASSO regression screening identified 16 feature variables. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a positive correlation between prior violent behavior frequency and clinical psychiatric symptom scores (r=0.580, P<0.01), a positive correlation between hospitalization compliance and current disease status (r=0.550, P=0.003), and a positive correlation between educational level and family per capita monthly income (r=0.367, P<0.01). The SVM model achieved an AUC of 0.853, accuracy of 0.800, precision of 0.810, sensitivity of 0.895, specificity of 0.636, F1 value of 0.850, and Brier value of 0.168. ConclusionThe SVM model has a relatively high level of applicability and overall predictive performance in the assessment of violent risk in schizophrenia patients, which is helpful for the early identification of violent risks in such patients. [Funded by Specialized Research Project for Enhancing the Competence of Health Professionals in Taiyuan City (number, Y2023006)]
2.Analysis of the hydration status and related factors of boarding students in a rural primary school in Guangxi
ZHANG Yaning*, CHENG Shuai, XIA Yunting, ZHANG Na, LI Hongxing
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):37-41
Objective:
To understand the hydration status and related factors of rural boarding primary school students, so as to provide a scientific basis for drinking water health intervention for primary school students.
Methods:
In November 2023, a convenience sampling approach was employed to conduct a hydration status survey among 144 boarding students in grades 5 and 6 of a rural primary school in Guangxi. The Duplicate meal method and weighing method were utilized to measure the food derived water intake over three consecutive days. Urine osmolarity of students was measured on site for three days, and a simple physical examination was also carried out. A self administered questionnaire was used to investigate students drinking water literacy, daily water intake, and physical activity levels. Meanwhile, a drinking water literacy survey was conducted among 21 substitute teachers and 144 parents of the boarding students in grades 5 and 6. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with students hydration status.
Results:
The median daily total water intake of students was 2 043.55 mL, and 54.86% of the students did not reach the recommended Adequate Intake (AI). The median food derived water intake was 1 149.24 mL, accounting for 53.94% of the total water intake. Univariate analysis revealed that the daily drinking frequency, daily water intake, and food derived water intake of students were related factors of hydration status ( β =-1.60, -1.01, -0.00, all P <0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that primary school students with a daily drinking frequency of ≥7 times were more likely to maintain an adequate hydration status ( OR =0.28, 95% CI =0.09-0.93, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The water intake from food is the main source of water in the body for boarding primary school students in a certain rural school in Guangxi. Primary school students should increase their water intake frequency appropriately to maintain an adequate hydration status.
3.Association between obesity and six minute walk test distance among children and adolescents
ZHANG Hang, NA Xiaona, YUAN Yuxing, WANG Jinghui, CHEN Lanling, CHEN Lijing, LI Tao, LIANG Xiaohua
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(5):619-623
Objective:
To investigate the associations between childhood obesity and performance of six minute walk test (6MWT), providing evidence for exercise tolerance assessment and exercise intervention strategies for children and adolescents.
Methods:
From March 2021 to December 2023, a cohort study was conducted among students recruited from a primary and secondary school in Chongqing, a total of 709 valid samples were included. The 6MWT was used to assess exercise tolerance, with vital signs measured before and after the test. Anthropometric indicators, including height, weight, and waist circumference, were measured using standardized procedures. Generalized additive models (GAM) and restricted cubic spline (RCS) regression were employed to analyze the nonlinear relationships between obesity related indicators and six minute walk distance (6MWD).
Results:
The mean 6MWD of participants was (602.59±70.73)m. GAM showed that after adjusting for confounding factors, body mass index (BMI) and weight had non linear relationships with 6MWD [effective degrees of freedom were 1.55 and 7.13 respectively], and overweight/obesity was associated with a decrease in 6MWD ( β =-18.65) (all P <0.01). Further RCS regression analysis showed that both BMI and weight showed an "inverted U shaped" non linear relationship with 6MWD in the overall population and sex stratified subgroups; the 6MWD of females was lower than that of males, and it showed a significant downward trend with the increase of BMI or weight (all P <0.05).
Conclusion
Body weight and BMI in children and adolescents have an important impact on 6MWD, and obesity in children and adolescents is markedly associated with decline in exercise tolerance.
4.Performance validation of a novel multiplex detection reagent for screening transfusion-associated infectious diseases
Miao LIU ; Qian ZHAO ; Na YAO ; Jing LI ; Jiahui ZHANG ; Ning YE ; Yuena XIE
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2026;39(5):650-655
Objective: To validate the performance of the Procleix UltrioPlex E assay (Grifols, Spain) on the Procleix Panther automated nucleic acid detection platform, which employs the TMA method to simultaneously detect HIV-1/HIV-2/HCV/HBV/HEV viruses, and to evaluate its value for screening transfusion-associated infectious diseases. Methods: In accordance with the requirements of ISO15189"Application of the Guidelines for the Accreditation of Quality and Capabilities of Medical Laboratories in the Field of Molecular Diagnostics (CNAS-CL02-A009: 2018)", "Guidelines for Performance Validation of Molecular Diagnostic Testing Procedures (CNAS-GL039: 2019)", and the "Technical Operating Procedures for Blood Banks (2019 Edition)", this study validated the reagent's performance in terms of analytical sensitivity validation, performance consistency validation, interference resistance, and cross-contamination resistance. Results: Probit analysis revealed that the 95% detection limits (95% confidence interval) for HBV, HCV, HIV, and HEV were 2.0 IU/mL, 1.5 IU/mL, 18.0 IU/mL and 3.7 IU/mL, respectively, which were consistent with the minimum detection limits stated in the kit's package insert and were comparable to the Procleix Ultrio Elite kit. Both kits were used to test the performance validation serum plate simultaneously, yielding results consistent with the serum plate (Kappa=1), indicating stable performance. Detection of medium-and low-concentration lipemia and weakly positive hemolysis samples demonstrated good interference resistance. Cross-contamination performance validation showed that the kit exhibited excellent cross-contamination resistance. Conclusion: The Procleix UltrioPlex E nucleic acid detection kit enables combined detection of HIV-1, HIV-2, HCV, HBV, and HEV, allowing single-test screening for multiple viruses in donor blood. The kit's analytical performance is stable and meets basic laboratory requirements, making it suitable for screening transfusion-associated infectious diseases in blood banks.
5.Incidence and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity in Sichuan Province
Ziyuan LI ; Lishen ZHOU ; Hanyi ZHANG ; Na LI ; Yue'er ZHU ; Lizhi ZENG ; Xinhua CHEN
International Eye Science 2026;26(8):1457-1461
AIM: To investigate the current incidence of retinopathy of prematurity(ROP)in Sichuan Province and analyze its risk factors, providing a scientific basis for establishing and improving the regional ROP screening and prevention system.METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted on premature infants who underwent fundus screening at the Departments of Ophthalmology and Neonatology of Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital from January 20, 2017 to February 10, 2025. The incidence of ROP was calculated. The patients were divided into ROP group and non-ROP group according to whether ROP occurred, and the clinical characteristics of the two groups were compared. Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze risk factors for ROP.RESULTS:This study included a total of 861 premature infants, with 445 males(51.7%)and 416 females(48.3%).ROP occurred in 166 cases, with an incidence rate of 19.3%, and the non-ROP group consisted of 695 cases. The mean gestational age of the ROP and non-ROP groups was 30.24±2.20 and 33.06±1.90 wk(P<0.01), while the mean birth weight was 1438.94±389.66 and 1977.32±438.68 g(P<0.01). By comparing the clinical data of the two groups of preterm infants, the following factors were found to be associated with the occurrence of ROP: younger gestational age, low birth weight, history of oxygen therapy, respiratory distress syndrome, intracranial hemorrhage, neonatal anemia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, patent ductus arteriosus, and sepsis(all P<0.01). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that gestational age(OR=0.685,95%CI:0.592-0.792,P<0.01), birth weight(OR=0.999,95%CI:0.998-0.999,P<0.01), and respiratory distress syndrome(OR=2.312,95%CI:1.313-4.070,P<0.01)were risk factors for ROP. Gestational age had the greatest impact.The younger the gestational age at birth, the higher the risk of ROP.CONCLUSION:The incidence of ROP in Sichuan Province is relatively high compared to multicenter results from China. Significant risk factors include younger gestational age, low birth weight, and respiratory distress syndrome. Screening criteria should be formulated based on the local incidence of ROP, and a screening, prevention, and treatment system for ROP should be established and improved.
6.A time-stratified case-crossover study on effects of heatwaves on daily outpatient visits for skin diseases in Urumqi from 2016 to 2024
Ying ZHANG ; Zhe LIU ; Chunyu XU ; Na LI ; Jingyi LIU ; Haofeng YANG ; Li DING ; Jingxiu HAN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(8):967-971
Background Against the background of global warming, frequent heatwaves pose a major threat to public health. Objective To investigate the effects of heatwaves on outpatient visits for skin diseases in Urumqi, characterize the exposure–response relationship, identify the critical temperature threshold, and provide scientific evidence for targeted prevention and control of heat-related skin diseases. Methods Data on meteorological conditions, air quality, and dermatological outpatient visits from 10 hospitals in Urumqi were collected from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2024. A time-stratified case-crossover design combined with a distributed lag model was adopted to construct a conditional logistic regression model, with adjustment for potential confounders, including relative humidity, air pollutants, and COVID-19 lockdown measures. With a maximum lag of 14 d, single-lag and cumulative-lag effects of heatwaves were examined, and the exposure–response relationship between temperature and the risk of dermatological outpatient visit was fitted. Results A total of 385 heatwave days were identified in Urumqi from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2024. These days were concentrated between June and September and showed an increasing annual trend. The median daily number of dermatological outpatient visits during heatwave periods (165 cases) was significantly higher than that during control periods (114 cases) (Z=−5.108, P<0.001). After adjusting for confounders, the odds of dermatological outpatient visits during heatwaves were 1.088 times higher than those of the control period (OR=1.088, 95%CI: 1.069, 1.107). Single-lag effects were statistically significant from lag0 to lag11 (P<0.05), peaking at lag0 (OR=1.088, 95%CI: 1.069, 1.107), showing an acute and immediate effect. Cumulative-lag effects were statistically significant from 1 to 14 d (P<0.05), peaking at lag04 (OR=1.117, 95%CI: 1.099, 1.136). The exposure–response relationship indicated that the OR values increased steeply with increasing temperature when the daily mean temperature exceeded 24.2 ℃, peaking at approximately 28.1 ℃ (OR=1.400, 95%CI: 1.189, 1.649). Conclusions Heatwave exposure is significantly associated with an increased risk of dermatological outpatient visits among residents in Urumqi. The impact of high temperature on skin diseases is predominantly acute, with peak risks observed on the day of exposure and within the subsequent 4 d. A daily mean temperature of 24.2 ℃ can serve as the critical threshold for heightened dermatological consultation risk. Strengthened health education and early warning systems are recommended to mitigate heatwave-related adverse dermatological outcomes.
7.Efficacy of Hetrombopag for Thrombocytopenia in Patients with Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease-TAFRO Subtype
Haoyi XU ; Na WEI ; Siyuan LI ; Jian LI ; Lu ZHANG
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(3):303-308
To investigate the efficacy of hetrombopag for thrombocytopenia in patients with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease(iMCD)-TAFRO(thrombocytopenia, anasarca, fever, reticulin fibrosis, renal dysfunction, and organomegaly)subtype. Twelve patients with iMCD-TAFRO subtype who received hetrombopag therapy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from October 2022 to December 2025 were retrospectively included. The primary efficacy endpoints were the rates of complete response(CR; platelet count ≥100×109/L without bleeding)and partial response(PR; platelet count ≥50×109/L and at least twice the baseline value without bleeding)at week 4, 8 and 16 of hetrombopag treatment. Secondary efficacy endpoints included time to initial response, time to platelet peak, platelet count levels, and biochemical response rates of Castleman disease The median patient age was 51.5(38.0, 61.0)years, and 75% of patients had severe disease. Among the 12 patients with iMCD-TAFRO subtype, the overall platelet response rate was 75% at both week 4 and week 8(CR rate 50% and PR rate 25% at both time-points). At week 16, the overall platelet response rate reached 100%(CR rate 75%, PR rate 25%). The median time to initial response after hetrombopag initiation was 32.0(24.8, 72.3)d, and the median time to platelet peak was 86.0(46.5, 126.8)d. Platelet counts were significantly elevated at week 4, week 8 and week 16 compared with baseline[all Hetrombopag effectively increases platelet counts in patients with iMCD-TAFRO subtype, with a favourable safety profile. Relapse of thrombocytopenia is uncommon after drug discontinuation, and hetrombopag can provide supportive conditions for the treatment of the primary disease.
8.Epidemiological characteristics of imported dengue fever cases in Fengtai District, Beijing, from 2007 to 2025
Yan MENG ; Yang YANG ; Xiao-xing YANG ; Jun-yong YANG ; Ruo-yi DU ; Li-na TIAN ; Ruo-xi LI ; Gui-yin LIN ; Xiao-li RUAN ; Jian-jun ZHANG ; Zhen-jiang XIN ; Li-li TIAN
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(3):180-186
Objective We reviewed and analyzed the epidemiological data of 83 imported dengue fever cases reported in Fengtai District, Beijing, from 2007 to 2025, to delineate their epidemiological characteristics and guide the dengue fever prevention and control strategy in the future. Methods Data on dengue fever cases in Fengtai District from 2007 to 2025 were collected to identify the epidemic factors and characteristics using descriptive epidemiological method. Results All 83 dengue fever cases reported in this region over the past two decades have been imported from abroad or other domestic areas, with Southeast Asian countries being identified as the primary source of imported infections, accounting for 42 cases (50.60%), followed by 15 cases (18.07%) from Chinese provinces other than Beijing. The remaining import sources included 13 cases from South Asia,8 from African countries, and each from Oceania, South America, and Europe. Disease onset was found concentrated between May and November. The sex ratio (male-to-female) is 1.59:1. The age of onset ranged from 14 to 61 years old, with a median age of 36. The largest proportion of cases was observed among cadres and office workers (31 cases, 37.35%), followed by businessmen (13 cases, 15.67%), and householders or the unemployed (10 cases,12.05%). Travel visit was identified as the primary reason for their exposure history. Conclusions All dengue fever cases reported in Fengtai from 2007 to 2025 were imported, with an increasing trend of imported cases in Beijing originating from other Chinese provinces. It is essential to strengthen health education for foreign travelers and returning residents, enhance clinical diagnosis and treatment training for medical personnel, eliminate mosquito breeding sites, and reduce mosquito density through active patriotic health campaigns.
9.Yifei Zhuji Formula Reverses Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer by Regulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR Signaling Pathway
Jiarui LI ; Na ZHANG ; Xuefang LIU ; Qi WANG ; Di ZHAO ; Suxiang FENG ; Zijiang YANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(23):92-104
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Yifei Zhuji formula (YFZJF) on epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) through regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)/protein kinase B (Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signaling pathway. MethodsThe Lewis lung carcinoma mouse model and human lung adenocarcinoma PC-9 cell model were used in this study. In the animal experiments, 60 C57BL/6 mice were randomized into a blank group and a Lewis lung carcinoma modeling group. The modeled mice were further randomized into model, low-, medium-, and high-dose (7.475, 14.95, 29.9 g·kg-1·d-1, respectively) YFZJF, and cisplatin groups, with 10 mice in each group. Mice in YFZJF groups were administrated with YFZJF at different doses by gavage, and those in the cisplatin group received intraperitoneal injection of cisplatin at 6 mg·kg-1. Mice in the blank group and model group were administrated with equal volumes of normal saline by gavage every day. All the groups were treated for 14 consecutive days, and samples were collected for analysis after completion of treatment. Changes in body mass, tumor volume, and tumor mass were measured. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe pathological changes in the lung tissue. Immunohistochemistry, Real-time PCR, and Western blot were employed to determine the expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (Ki-67), PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway-related molecules, and EMT-related molecules in the tumor tissue. In the cell experiments, human lung adenocarcinoma PC-9 cells were allocated into control, YFZJF-containing serum, and cisplatin groups, which were treated with 20% blank rat serum, 20% YFZJF-containing rat serum, and 5.4 μmol·L-1 cisplatin for 48 h, respectively. The cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay was adopted to detect cell proliferation and determine drug concentration. Cell scratch assay and Transwell assay were employed to evaluate cell migration and invasion. Immunofluorescence staining and Real-time PCR were used to analyze changes in expression of EMT markers. ResultsCompared with those in the model group, the tumor volume and tumor mass were reduced in the high-dose YFZJF group (P<0.01). Immunohistochemical results showed that compared with the model group, the medium- and high-dose YFZJF groups exhibited reduced Ki-67 expression in the tumor tissue (P<0.01). HE staining results showed that YFZJF alleviated the pathological injury of the lung tissue to different degrees. Real-time PCR results in the tumor tissue showed that compared with the model group, the high-dose YFZJF group displayed downregulated mRNA levels of protein kinase B1 (Akt1) and N-cadherin (P<0.05), phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase p85 regulatory subunit (p85) (P<0.01), mTOR (P<0.01), and Vimentin (P<0.01), and an upregulated mRNA level of E-cadherin (P<0.01). Western blot results showed that compared with the model group, the high-dose YFZJF group exhibited downregulated protein levels of phosphorylated (p)-PI3K/PI3K, p-Akt/Akt, p-mTOR/mTOR, Vimentin, and N-cadherin (P<0.01), and an upregulated protein level of E-cadherin (P<0.01) in the tumor tissue. The cell experiment results showed that compared with the blank serum group, YFZJF-containing serum inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of PC-9 cells (P<0.05, P<0.01). Immunofluorescence results showed that compared with the control group, YFZJF-containing serum downregulated the protein levels of N-cadherin and Vimentin and upregulated the protein level of E-cadherin (P<0.01). Real-time PCR results showed that compared with the control group, YFZJF-containing serum upregulated the mRNA level of E-cadherin (P<0.05) and downregulated the mRNA levels of N-cadherin, Vimentin, P85, Akt1, and mTOR (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionYFZJF can significantly inhibit the progression of non-small cell lung cancer and reduce the migration and invasion of tumor cells by inhibiting the abnormal activation of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and reversing EMT.
10.Exploring Multi-target Synergistic Mechanisms of Compound Yiqi Weixue Prescription with Medicinal and Edible Value in Alleviating Premenstrual Syndrome Based on Transcriptomics
Yue XU ; Kedian CHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Xiaojie LI ; Na LIN ; Yanqiong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(23):116-126
ObjectivePremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclical psychosomatic disorder associated with neuroendocrine dysfunction and dysregulation of monoamine neurotransmitters. Yiqi Weixue prescription (YQWX), with both medicinal and edible value, shows the potential in alleviating PMS, yet its multi-target synergistic mechanism remains unclear. This study aims to explore the multi-target synergistic mechanism of YQWX in alleviating premenstrual syndrome through transcriptomics. MethodsThe rat model of PMS was established by progesterone injection combined with restraint stress. A total of 49 female Wistar rats were randomized into a normal group, a solvent group, a model group, low-, medium-, and high-dose (359, 718, 1 436 mg·kg-1, respectively) YQWX groups, and a positive control (Kuntai capsules, 540 mg·kg-1) group. After two weeks of intervention, behavioral changes were assessed by open field, forced swimming, and sucrose preference tests. Serum levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), norepinephrine (NE), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), as well as serum levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β), were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Hippocampal RNA was extracted for transcriptomic sequencing, followed by screening of differentially expressed genes (DEGs), and then Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were performed. The expression of key genes was validated by quantitative Real‑time polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR), ELISA, and immunohistochemical (IHC) staining. ResultsCompared with the solvent group, the model group showed decreases in total movement distance, active time, rearing frequency, central zone duration, and grid line crossings in the open field test (P<0.01), increases in peripheral zone duration and immobility time in the forced swimming test (P<0.01), a reduced sucrose preference rate (P<0.01), declined serum levels of 5-HT, NE, and BDNF (P<0.01), and elevated serum levels of IL-6 and IL-1β (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the medium and high-dose YQWX groups exhibited significant improvements in the above behavioral parameters (P<0.05, P<0.01). The medium-dose YQWX group showed restoration of 5-HT and BDNF levels (P<0.05), and the high-dose YQWX group showed restoration of NE levels (P<0.01). All YQWX groups reduced serum IL-6 and IL-1β levels (P<0.01). Transcriptome sequencing identified 513 DEGs in the model group compared with the solvent group and 512 DEGs in the YQWX group compared with the model group. Enrichment analyses pointed out key pathways related to platelet activation, complement, coagulation cascade, inflammation, and neuroendocrine regulation. Experimental validation demonstrated that YQWX upregulated the mRNA and protein levels of F9 in the liver tissue (P<0.01). Medium- and high-dose YQWX upregulated the mRNA level of PLCD3 in the hippocampus and uterus (P<0.05, P<0.01), as well as protein levels of CAMK2G and SNCAIP in the hippocampus (P<0.01). ConclusionYQWX synergistically alleviates behavioral and neurobiochemical abnormalities in PMS rats by regulating key genes, providing a molecular basis for its traditional effects of replenishing Qi, nourishing blood, and harmonizing the liver and spleen.


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