1.Advances on toxicity of nano-cerium oxide to male reproductive system
Bin YUWEN ; Zehan JIA ; Yunyi ZHANG ; Wenwen ZHENG ; Jie ZHANG ; Xing ZHANG ; Fenju QIN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(8):947-953
Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs), as the oxides of the most abundant elements in rare earths, have been widely used in biomedical and industrial production and other fields that are closely related to human life. China is a large country in resources and production of rare earth, and the impact of CeO2 NPs on human health has been increasingly concerned. In response to the possible health risks of CeO2 NPs, researchers begin to focus on their toxic effects on living organisms, especially on the reproductive system. The male reproductive system is not only responsible for producing sperm and regulating the secretion of testosterone, but also plays a key role in maintaining male sexual characters and function. Any adverse effects on the male reproductive system may lead to reduced fertility and reproductive dysfunction. Some studies have shown that long-term exposure to CeO2 NPs may lead to gonadal damage, sex hormone disorders, and other problems in male animals. Therefore, an in-depth study of the potential effects of CeO2 NPs on the male reproductive system is of great scientific significance and practical value. In this study, we reviewed the male reproductive toxicity of CeO2 NPs in terms of spermatogenic cells, spermatozoa structure, blood-testis barrier, hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, and functional changes in epididymis, and analyzed the effects of the size and shape of physicochemical parameters of CeO2 NPs on the toxicity to male reproductive system. The findings will provide a theoretical basis and scientific evidence for the rational use of CeO2 NPs.
2.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
3.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
4.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
5.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
6.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
7.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
8.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
9.The Impact of Population Ageing on the Sustainable Development of China's Basic Medical Insurance Fund Balance
Fang HU ; Leixin WANG ; Yuwen QIN
Chinese Health Economics 2024;43(7):36-41
Objective:To prevent the possible effects of population aging and find out countermeasures to ensure the sustainable development of basic medical insurance fund balances.Methods:Using system dynamics,by coupling the three subsystems of basic medical insurance fund income,basic medical insurance fund expenditure,and population size,a causal relationship diagram and stock flow diagram are drawn to construct a system dynamics model,and Vensim Software is used for simulation.Results:Under the predicted natural conditions,the balance of the basic medical insurance fund will show a trend of first increasing and then decreasing from 2023 to 2030.Adjusting and combining the three variables of retirement strategy,outpatient visits,and participation rate into four solutions,among which simultaneously implementing the prediction plan of delaying retirement,expanding basic medical insurance coverage,and strengthening elderly health management can significantly reduce the decline of the basic medical insurance fund.Conclusion:The aging population will be detrimental to the sustainable development of the surplus of the basic medical insurance fund.Based on this,the following suggestions are proposed:implement appropriate delayed retirement policies to increase the income of the basic medical insurance fund;further expand the coverage of insured individuals to enhance the risk resistance of the basic medical insurance fund;strengthen the health management of the elderly to control the excessively rapid growth of the basic medical insurance fund expenditures.
10.Correlation between APOE polymorphism and ketone bodies levels in patients with Alzheimer's disease
Benjin HE ; Shuhan MO ; Hua LI ; Yuwen CHEN ; Yunfei YANG ; Liyan HE ; Jiaoqin QIN ; Yuan LYU ; Caiyou HU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(13):1537-1540,1545
Objective To explore the characteristics of apolipoprotein E(APOE)gene polymorphism in patients with Alzheimer's disease(AD)and mild cognitive impairment(MCI)due to AD,as well as its corre-lation with baseline levels of ketone bodies.Methods A total of 110 AD patients from the outpatient and neu-rology wards of the hospital from January 2020 to October 2023 were selected as the AD group,105 patients(none of whom had used anti dementia drugs)were selected as the MCI group,and 110 healthy elderly exami-nees in the physical examination center were selected as the control group.APOE gene polymorphism,and the levels of serum β-hydroxybutyrate(HB)and urine ketone bodies were measured.The distribution of APOE genotype among the three groups was analyzed,and the differences of the levels of serum HB and urine ketone bodies were compared among those carried APOE ε4 allele and those did not.Results Among the three groups,the statistical significance was found in the differences of APOE genotype and ε2,ε3,ε4 allele(P<0.05).The proportion of APOE ε4 allele carriers in the AD group and the MCI group was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05).The levels of serum βHB in the AD group and the MCI group were lower than that in the control group(P<0.05).The levels of serum βHB in those carried APOE ε4 in the AD group were significantly lower than that in the control individuals(P<0.05).There was no statistically significant differ-ence in serum βHB levels between individuals carried and not carried APOE ε4 in the three groups(P>0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the levels of urinary ketones among the three groups(P>0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in urine ketone bodies levels between individuals carried and not carried APOE ε4 in the three groups(P>0.05).Conclusion The reduced baseline levels of serum βHB in AD patients are associated with APOE ε4 allele.

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