1.A prediction model for mild cognitive impairment risk among the elderly
MA Zongkang ; LIU Xinglang ; LI Huihui ; HE Guowei ; YAN Ping ; ZHANG Chuanrong ; MA Xuan ; CHE Yajie ; YU Shan ; CHEN Fenghui
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):124-129
Objective:
To develop a prediction model for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) risk among the elderly, so as to provide a tool for MCI early screening.
Methods :
From July 2022 to September 2024, a multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling method was used to recruit permanent residents aged ≥65 years from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as study participants. Data on sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional status, body composition indices, bone mineral density, and handgrip strength were collected through questionnaires and physical examinations. Sarcopenia was defined based on appendicular skeletal muscle index and handgrip strength. MCI was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination, with adjustments for educational level. Participants were randomly divided into a training set and a validation set in a 7∶3 ratio. LASSO regression and multivariable logistic regression models were employed to screen for predictors and construct an MCI risk prediction model. The predictive performance of the model was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and decision curve analysis (DCA).
Results:
A total of 1 641 participants were surveyed, including 755 males (46.01%) and 886 females (53.99%). The majority of participants were aged 65-<75 years, comprising 1 154 individuals (70.32%). MCI was detected in 517 participants, corresponding to a detection rate of 31.51%. Resultsfrom LASSO regression and multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that residence (rural, OR = 2.323, 95% CI: 1.682-3.210), age (75-<85 years, OR = 1.405, 95% CI: 1.019-1.937; ≥85 years, OR = 3.655, 95% CI: 1.696-7.875), educational level (primary school, OR = 0.341, 95% CI: 0.247-0.472; junior high school, OR = 0.255, 95% CI: 0.160-0.408; high school, OR = 0.286, 95% CI: 0.154-0.531; bachelor's degree or above, OR = 0.120, 95% CI: 0.041-0.351), history of alcohol consumption (yes, OR = 3.216, 95% CI: 2.164-4.779), risk of malnutrition (yes, OR = 1.464, 95% CI: 1.064-2.014), sarcopenia (yes, OR = 3.197, 95% CI: 2.332-4.385), and waist-to-hip ratio (abnormal, OR = 1.540, 95% CI: 1.159-2.048) were identified as predictive factors for MCI among the elderly. In the training set, the area under the ROC curve, sensitivity, and specificity were 0.788, 0.719, and 0.712, respectively. In the validation set, the corresponding values were 0.784, 0.913, and 0.542, respectively. DCA demonstrated that the model provided a higher clinical net benefit for predicting MCI risk when the risk threshold probability ranged from 0.124 to 0.764.
Conclusion
The prediction model developed in this study demonstrates good discriminative ability and clinical utility, indicating its substantial value for predicting the MCI risk among the elderly.
2.Clinical observation of 450 nm blue laser vaporization for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in frail elderly patients
Guowei CHEN ; Zunke XIE ; Lei SHI ; Xuejing GUO ; Zhe JIN ; Lianchao JIN
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(6):508-512
Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of transurethral 450 nm blue laser vaporization of prostate (BVP) and transurethral plasmakinetic resection of the prostate (PKRP) in the treatment of frail elderly patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 62 frail elderly BPH patients undergoing BVP (n=32) or PKRP (n=30) in our hospital during Jan.2023 and Jun.2024.The two groups were compared in terms of postoperative hemoglobin drop, operation time, hospital stay, catheter indwelling time, bladder irrigation time, preoperative and postoperative 3-month postvoid residual (PVR), maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax), international prostate symptom score (IPSS), quality of life score (QoL), and postoperative complications. Results: The postoperative hemoglobin drop was lower in the BVP group than in the PKRP group [(1.62±1.04) g/L vs.(7.37±2.37) g/L, P<0.001].The operation time [(24.53±7.52) min vs. (47.77±11.12) min], hospital stay [(2.78±1.62) d vs. (8.13±0.82) d], catheter indwelling time [(1.84±0.99) d vs. (5.40±0.81) d], and bladder irrigation time [(7.37±2.35) h vs. (51.60±19.72) h] were significantly shorter in the BVP group than in the PKRP group (all P<0.001).At 3 months postoperatively, both groups showed significant improvements in IPSS, QoL, Qmax, and PVR compared to preoperative levels (P<0.05), but there were no significant differences between the two groups (P>0.05).The overall incidence of early postoperative complications in the BVP group was lower than that in PKRP group (18.75% vs. 43.33%, P<0.05).After 3 months of follow-up, there was no significant difference in the incidence of complications between the BVP group and PKRP group(3.13% vs. 13.33%, P=0.14). Conclusion: BVP for the treatment of frail elderly BPH patients is safe and reliable, associated with minimal bleeding, short operation time, catheterization time and hospital stay, and there is no need to discontinue anticoagulant drugs.
3.The mediating effect of occupational well-being between professional identity and safety behavior among nurses
Xinyan JIANG ; Guowei CHEN ; Haili GUO ; Yuxiu YU ; Sumin LI ; Yuanxin CHEN ; Wei XIONG ; LI SUN ; Ling JIANG
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(3):276-281
Objective To explore the mediating role of occupational well-being in the relationship between professional identity and safety behavior among nurses. Methods A total of 1 006 nurses from ten tertiary general hospitals in eight provincial administrative regions were selected as the research subjects using convenient sampling method. Their safety behavior, professional identity and occupational well-being were investigated using Nurse Safety Behavior Scale, Nurse Professional Identity Scale and Occupational Well-being Scale. Structural equation modeling was performed using AMOS 26.0 to examine the mediating effect of occupational well-being in the relationship between professional identity and safety behavior among nurses. Results The scores for safety behavior, professional identity, and occupational well-being were (53.0±6.1), (123.7±21.2) and (90.8±13.1), respectively. Safety behavior was positively correlated with both professional identity and occupational well-being (correlation coefficients were 0.50 and 0.50, respectively, both P<0.01). Professional identity was positively correlated with occupational well-being (correlation coefficient was 0.51, P<0.01). The multiple linear regression analysis results showed that the higher the professional identity and occupational well-being of nurses, the higher the level of safety behavior (both P<0.05). The result of mediating effect shows that the total effect of occupational identity on safety behavior was 0.498 [95% confidence interval (CI) was 0.405-0.576], and occupational well-being played a mediating role between professional identity and safety behavior among nurses with the mediation effect of 0.156 (95%CI was 0.112-0.205), accounting for 31.33% of the total effect. Conclusion The safety behavior of nurses is at a moderate level. Both professional identity and occupational well-being can affect the safety behavior of nurses. Professional identity can increase the safety behavior of nurses by affecting occupational well-being.
4.Efficacy of Nucleotide Analog Monotherapy and Combination Therapy with Interferon in Treating Chronic Hepatitis B
Rui YIN ; Guowei MA ; Wenxi YUE ; Haixia GU ; Ying ZHOU ; Jie CHEN
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(6):79-88
Objective To analyze the efficacy of different nucleoside(acid)analogs(NAs)used as monotherapy and in combination with pegylated interferon α-2b(Peg-IFN-α-2b)in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 229 CHB patients who visited the Hepatology Department of the Third People's Hospital of Kunming from September 2022 to August 2023.Patients were divided into six groups based on their antiviral regimen:entecavir(ETV)group(A,n=47),ETV combined with Peg-IFN-α-2b group(B,n=19),Tenofovir Alafenamide(TMF)group(C,n=64),TMF combined with Peg-IFN-α-2b group(D,n=35),Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate(TDF)group(E,n=29),and TDF combined with Peg-IFN-α-2b group(F,n=35).The blood routine,liver function,kidney function,HBV serological markers,and HBV-DNA levels were compared before and after 24 weeks of treatment.Results After 24 weeks of treatment,there were no statistically significant differences in efficacy rates and HBV-DNA positivity rates between the monotherapy with NAs and the combination with Peg-IFN-α-2b(P>0.05).Comparing before and after treatment,the ETV group had the highest effective rate,while TDF combined with Peg-IFN-α-2b group had the lowest effective rate.TDF group had the highest efficiency,while ETV combined with Peg-IFN-α-2b group had the lowest efficiency.Except for ETV+Peg-IFN-α-2b and TDF+Peg-IFN-α-2b groups,the HBV-DNA positivity rates in the other four groups were significantly lower after treatment compared to before(P<0.05).There was a significant difference in HBsAg levels among the different treatment regimens of monotherapy with NAs and combination with Peg-IFN-α-2b(P=0.0483).Additionally,except for the ETV and TDF groups,the serum HBsAg levels in the other four groups were significantly lower after treatment compared to before(P<0.05).There were no significant difference in LSM and GFR before and after treatment(P>0.05).In the monotherapy groups,ALT and GGT levels were significantly lower after treatment compared to before(P<0.05),while in the combination Peg-IFN-α-2b group,WBC,NEUT,and PLT levels were significantly lower after treatment compared to before(P<0.05).Conclusion Combination therapy with Peg-IFN-α-2b can reduce HBsAg levels and may be more effective in controlling the virus;however,it may cause adverse reactions such as bone marrow suppression,increasing risks.Physicians and patients need to weigh the benefits against the risks and develop personalized treatment plans based on individual circumstances.
5.Analysis on active components and mechanism of Qufeng Ningfei Powder in treating asthma based on UHPLC-Q-TOF/MS and network pharmacology analysis
Yidan SONG ; Qiuyue LI ; Guowei DONG ; Heyin XIAO ; Kai GUO ; Xin ZHAO ; Yanxia CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(1):64-74
Objective:To explore the key components and mechanism of Qufeng Ningfei Powder in treating asthma through qualitative analysis of its blood components, combined with network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques.Methods:The blood components of Qufeng Ningfei Powder were qualitatively analyzed using UPLC-QE-Orbitrap-MS technology. R language was employed to analyze chip data from the GEO database, obtaining a list of differentially expressed genes. SwissTargetPrediction was utilized to predict the targets of drug components. Asthma-related targets were searched through databases such as OMIM, GeneCards, and TTD. The intersection of drug and disease targets was identified using Venn online analysis tool, constructing a "drug-component-target-disease" network to screen potential core components. A protein-protein interaction network (PPI) of core targets was constructed using STRING platform and Cytoscape software. GO function enrichment and KEGG pathway analysis were conducted using DAVID database to validate potential mechanism. Molecular docking was performed to verify the interaction between key components and core targets.Results:A total of 64 components were identified, from which 53 active components were screened, corresponding to 609 targets. Further searching disease databases revealed 96 target genes related to asthma, with an intersection of 6 genes between drug and asthma differential genes. Core target gene IL6 and its corresponding core compound were determined through network topology analysis. Molecular docking confirmed the binding of the main active components of Qufeng Ningfei Powder with the core target protein IL6.Conclusion:The blood components of Qufeng Ningfei Powder may regulate IL-17 through IL6, counteract airway remodeling, oxidative stress, and airway hyperresponsiveness, and thus treat asthma.
6.Study on the identification of the characteristic peptides of the Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum crude drugs and preparations
Guowei LI ; Peizhen TONG ; Qiping HU ; Yunjing QIU ; Liye PAN ; Jiaying HE ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Dongmei SUN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(5):676-681
Objective:To establish a mass spectrometry method for the determination of characteristic peptides of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum that can identify the authenticity of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum as well as its preparations; To evaluate their quality.Methods:Ultra performance chromatography-electrospray tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) with the mode of multiple reaction monitoring quantification (MRM) was employed to monitor the ion pairs of m/z 379.21(charge: +2)→571.36, m/z 379.21(charge: +2)→385.26, m/z 785.41(charge: +2)→941.51 and m/z 785.41(charge: +2)→245.08, in order to detect the Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum crude drug and its preparations. Results:Chicken specific peptide I and chicken specific peptide Ⅱ could be detected in the 18 batches of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum from different regions, their corresponding extractions and 4 batches of prescription preparations, while the chicken specific peptides were not detected in the 8 batches of endothelium corneums from ducks, geese and pigeons.Conclusions:The method established in this study can effectively supplement the deficiencies in standards of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum and its decoction pieces, improve the quality control standard, and provide a reference for the safety and effectiveness of Galli Gigerii Endothelium Corneum in clinical medication.
7.Identification of Qianghuo ( Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) dispensing granules with specific PCR
Yijing LUO ; Ye SONG ; Yuqin LUO ; Guowei LI ; Siyin TAN ; Xinya WAN ; Dongmei SUN ; Xiangdong CHEN
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;47(12):1726-1731
Objective:To establish a method for the identification of Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) dispensing granules with PCR for the identification of dispensing granules.Methods:The collected samples were identified by DNA bar code, and the methods of extracting genomic DNA from Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, Qianghuo standard decoction and dispensing granules were established. Specific differential primers were designed based on ITS2 sequence, and the PCR amplification system and reaction conditions were optimized.Results:The PCR amplification system and reaction conditions were determined. The target bands of about 216 bp were obtained by amplification of Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix, Qianghuo standard decoction and dispensing granules, and there was no interference from counterfeit products and blank.Conclusions:The specific PCR identification method of Qianghuo (Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix) dispensing granules is established, which has good specificity. The detection limit of Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix is 0.91 ng, and the detection limit of dispensing granules is 7.36 ng, which also provides a reference for the identification of other kinds of TCM dispensing granules.
8.Characteristic ion Identification of Different Original Haliotidis Concha and Its Counterfeits
Xiaojie LIANG ; Guowei LI ; Lin ZHOU ; Qiping HU ; Muxiang LUO ; Jiehao TANG ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Liye PAN ; Dongmei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):263-269
ObjectiveTo establish a method for the identification of Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits, and to improve its quality evaluation method. MethodsA total of 17 batches of Haliotis discus hannai, 4 batches of H. ruber, 3 batches of H. laevigata, 3 batches of H. ovina, 3 batches of H. diversicolor, 3 batches of H. asinina, 3 batches of H. iris were collected. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS/MS) was used to analyze the hydrolysates of different original Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits, and the potential characteristic ions of each species were screened by Venn diagram. UPLC-triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-QqQ-MS/MS) was used to validate the characteristic ions, and the specific detection method of the characteristic ions was established. ResultsA total of 1 182, 167, 47, 89, 104, 203, 424 potential characteristic ions were screened from H. discus hannai, H. ruber, H. laevigata, H. ovina, H. diversicolor, H. asinina and H. iris, respectively. And 9 characteristic ions were selected. The precision, stability and repeatability of the 9 characteristic ions in the established identification method met the requirements. Different original Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits could detect their own characteristic ions, including m/z 631.83-886.48(double charge) and m/z 631.83-443.74(double charge) of H. discus hannai, m/z 699.28-232.11(double charge) and m/z 699.28-544.27(double charge) of H. ruber, m/z 535.76-752.37(double charge) and m/z 535.76-548.28(double charge) of H. laevigata, m/z 708.35-442.28(double charge) and m/z 708.35-215.14(double charge) of H. ovina, m/z 561.33-614.86(triple charge), m/z 561.33-468.28(triple charge), m/z 608.29-618.32(double charge) and m/z 608.29-390.21(double charge) of H. diversicolor, m/z 769.85-274.10(double charge), m/z 769.85-532.75(double charge), m/z 827.43-646.36(single charge), m/z 827.43-257.12(single charge) of H. asinina, and m/z 468.24-576.29(double charge) and m/z 468.24-505.26(double charge) of H. iris. ConclusionIn this study, a total of 9 characteristic ions are screened from 6 kinds of original Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits, and a specific identification method is established, which is helpful to solve the limitations of the existing quality evaluation methods of Haliotidis Concha, and provide a basis for the production, circulation and medication quality.
9.Characteristic ion Identification of Different Original Haliotidis Concha and Its Counterfeits
Xiaojie LIANG ; Guowei LI ; Lin ZHOU ; Qiping HU ; Muxiang LUO ; Jiehao TANG ; Xiangdong CHEN ; Liye PAN ; Dongmei SUN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(11):263-269
ObjectiveTo establish a method for the identification of Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits, and to improve its quality evaluation method. MethodsA total of 17 batches of Haliotis discus hannai, 4 batches of H. ruber, 3 batches of H. laevigata, 3 batches of H. ovina, 3 batches of H. diversicolor, 3 batches of H. asinina, 3 batches of H. iris were collected. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole/electrostatic field orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS/MS) was used to analyze the hydrolysates of different original Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits, and the potential characteristic ions of each species were screened by Venn diagram. UPLC-triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-QqQ-MS/MS) was used to validate the characteristic ions, and the specific detection method of the characteristic ions was established. ResultsA total of 1 182, 167, 47, 89, 104, 203, 424 potential characteristic ions were screened from H. discus hannai, H. ruber, H. laevigata, H. ovina, H. diversicolor, H. asinina and H. iris, respectively. And 9 characteristic ions were selected. The precision, stability and repeatability of the 9 characteristic ions in the established identification method met the requirements. Different original Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits could detect their own characteristic ions, including m/z 631.83-886.48(double charge) and m/z 631.83-443.74(double charge) of H. discus hannai, m/z 699.28-232.11(double charge) and m/z 699.28-544.27(double charge) of H. ruber, m/z 535.76-752.37(double charge) and m/z 535.76-548.28(double charge) of H. laevigata, m/z 708.35-442.28(double charge) and m/z 708.35-215.14(double charge) of H. ovina, m/z 561.33-614.86(triple charge), m/z 561.33-468.28(triple charge), m/z 608.29-618.32(double charge) and m/z 608.29-390.21(double charge) of H. diversicolor, m/z 769.85-274.10(double charge), m/z 769.85-532.75(double charge), m/z 827.43-646.36(single charge), m/z 827.43-257.12(single charge) of H. asinina, and m/z 468.24-576.29(double charge) and m/z 468.24-505.26(double charge) of H. iris. ConclusionIn this study, a total of 9 characteristic ions are screened from 6 kinds of original Haliotidis Concha and its counterfeits, and a specific identification method is established, which is helpful to solve the limitations of the existing quality evaluation methods of Haliotidis Concha, and provide a basis for the production, circulation and medication quality.
10.Application of prostate health index and prostate health index density in the detection of intermediate-to high-risk prostate cancer
Chenchen CHEN ; Yinghao ZHOU ; Yaozong XU ; Yibo MENG ; Guowei SHI ; Jun ZHANG ; Wandong YU
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(8):642-647,700
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of prostate health index(PHI)and prostate health index density(PHID)in identifying intermediate-to high-risk prostate cancer(PCa).Methods Clinical data of 160 treatment-na?ve patients with highly suspected PCa,who underwent initial prostate biopsy in our hospital during Jul.2022 and Feb.2024,were retrospectively analyzed.Data included age,body mass index(BMI),prostate volume(PV),total prostate-specific antigen(tPSA),free PSA(fPSA),[-2]proPSA(p2PSA),PHI and PHID.Biopsy-positive results were stratified according to the EAU D'Amico risk criteria.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and multivariate logistic regression analysis were employed to assess the diagnostic performance of PHI and PHID in predicting PCa and identifying intermediate-to high-risk PCa.Results There were statistically significant differences in tPSA,p2PSA,PHI and PHID between the negative and positive groups,as well as among the low-,medium-and high-risk groups(P<0.01).Both PHI and PHID demonstrated good diagnostic performance in predicting PCa(AUC=0.820 8 and 0.875 7,respectively;all P<0.001),and in identifying intermediate-to high-risk PCa(AUC=0.838 0 and 0.878 3,respectively;all P<0.001).Compared to the baseline model,the incorporation of PHI and PHID individually into the multivariate model significantly improved the screening performance for PCa(AUC=0.910 and 0.898,respectively;all P<0.001).Conclusion PHI and PHID exhibit high diagnostic efficacy in screening PCa,particularly in identifying intermediate-to high-risk disease.


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