1.Characteristics and implications of observation tools for physical activity among children and adolescents
QIU Yanping, WANG Lijuan, QI Jing, CHEN Huan, ZHENG Nan, LI Xiaoqing
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(3):310-314
Abstract
To analyzes the characteristics, problems and enlightenment of physical activity observation tools, so as to provide reference for researchers to quickly and accurately choose appropriate observation tools to evaluate children s and adolescents physical activity. Literature search is conducted in eight databases of Chinese and English, including CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, ERIC, and SPORTDiscus. Ultimately, eight observation tools for assessing physical activity in children and adolescents are included. Through summarization and comparison, it is found that the applications of those tools cover multiple age groups, the observation indicators cover multiple dimensions for each with varying emphases, and the applicable contexts vary in their specific background information, and recording methods tend to be quantitative. However, several issues remain to be addressed in practical applications. First, the observation indicators need to be supplemented and improved; second, physical activity in community environments and academic classrooms requires further attention; third, physical activity intensity needs to be scientifically evaluated; fourth, observation and recording methods need to be integrated and innovated; fifth, the number of observation subjects needs to be expanded. Future research could focus on developing observation tools tailored to the characteristics of Chinese children and adolescents, while drawing on foreign observation tools to comprehensively assess physical activity among children and adolescents.
2.Identifying coronary artery bypass grafting patients at high risk for adverse long-term prognosis using serial health-related quality of life assessments
Juncheng WANG ; Hanning LIU ; Chao YUE ; Limeng YANG ; Kai YANG ; Yan ZHAO ; Huan REN ; Ying ZHANG ; Zhe ZHENG
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(9):1069-1077
Background::Patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are known to be at a significant risk of experiencing long-term adverse events, emphasizing the importance of regular assessments. Evaluating health-related quality of life (HRQoL) serves as a direct method to gauge prognosis. Our objective is to ascertain the prognostic significance of consecutive HRQoL assessments using the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) derived from the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) health survey in CABG patients.Methods::The study population consisted of 433 patients who underwent isolated elective CABG at Fuwai Hospital between 2012 and 2013. SF-36 assessments were conducted during both the hospitalization period and follow-up. The primary endpoint of the study was all-cause mortality, while the secondary outcome was a composite measure including death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and repeat revascularization. We assessed the relationships between the PCS and MCS at baseline, as well as their changes during the first 6 months after the surgery (referred to as ΔPCS and ΔMCS, respectively), and the observed outcomes.Results::The patients were followed for an average of 6.28 years, during which 35 individuals (35/433, 8.1%) died. After adjusting for clinical variables, it was observed that baseline MCS scores (hazard ratio [HR] for a 1-standard deviation [SD] decrease, 1.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.07–2.30) and ΔMCS (HR for a 1-SD decrease, 1.67; 95% CI, 1.09–2.56) were associated with all-cause mortality. However, baseline PCS scores and ΔPCS did not exhibit a significant relationship with all-cause mortality. Notably, there was a dose-response relationship observed between ΔMCS and the likelihood of all-cause mortality (HRs for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quartiles compared to the 1st quartile, 0.33, 0.45 and 0.11, respectively).Conclusions::Baseline MCS and changes in MCS were independent predictors for long-term mortality of CABG. Better mental health status and recovery indicated better prognosis.
3.Ultrasound combined with FNA-Tg in the diagnosis of cervical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma
Ruizhu CHEN ; Huan ZHANG ; Lichun ZHENG ; Liyun LIU ; Xiangliu OUYANG
Journal of China Medical University 2024;53(11):999-1004,1011
Objective To compare the diagnostic value of ultrasound,thyroglobulin measurement in fine-needle aspiration biopsy(FNA-Tg),and their combination in the diagnosis of cervical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC).Methods The clini-cal data of 130 patients(144 lymph nodes in total)with PTC in Tangshan Gongren Hospital from January 2017 to March 2023 were retro-spectively analyzed.Patients were divided into metastatic and non-metastatic groups according to the pathological findings of the cervical lymph nodes.The ultrasonic characteristics,serum Tg,and eluate Tg levels were compared between the two groups.The diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound,FNA-Tg,and the combination for cervical lymph node metastasis was assessed using the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results Among 144 cervical lymph nodes,64 comprised the metastatic group and 80 comprised the non-metastatic group.Compared with the non-metastatic group,the lymph nodes in the metastatic group had indistinct cortical-medullary demarcation,uneven echogenicity,cystic changes,microcalcifications,and abnormal blood flow,and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05);however,there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in transverse to longitudinal ratios and whether the margins were clear(all P>0.05).Serum Tg in the metastatic and non-metastatic groups was 19.5(1.9-70.7)ng/mL and 20.4(8.9-38.3)ng/mL,respectively,and the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant(P>0.05);eluate Tg in the metastatic and non-metastatic groups was 500.0(49.4-500.0)ng/mL and 2.4(0.6-6.5)ng/mL,and the difference between the two groups was statisti-cally significant(P<0.05),with an optimal FNA-Tg critical value of 11.7 ng/mL.FNA-Tg diagnosed cervical lymph node metastasis with the highest specificity,accuracy,and positive predictive value,whereas the combination of ultrasound and FNA-Tg diagnosed cervical lymph node metastasis with the highest sensitivity and negative predictive value.Conclusion Ultrasound manifestations of PTC cer-vical meta-static lymph nodes include poorly demarcated corticomedullary stroma,uneven echogenicity accompanied by cystic changes,microcalcifications,and abnormal blood flow and have high diagnostic efficacy for PTC metastatic lymph nodes.When PTC cervical lymph node abnormalities are suspected on ultrasound,further FNA-Tg should be performed.The combination of ultrasound with FNA-Tg could improve the diagnostic efficacy of PTC cervical lymph node metastasis.
4.Investigation on bacterial endotoxin in nafamostat mesilate for injection by kinetic chromogenic assay
Rongrong WANG ; Yingya CAO ; Yunxia WANG ; Zheng MA ; Huan LIU ; Xiaowen ZHOU
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(2):195-199
Objective:To establish a bacterial endotoxin test method for nafamostat mesilate for injection.Methods:The interference test of the bacterial endotoxin test method-kinetic chromogenic assay was carried out according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 Volume Ⅳ general chapter 1143.Results:The interference effect of naphtholimus mesylate can be effectively eliminated by treating the test solution with an alkaline regulator for a certain period of time and diluting it.Conclusion:The bacteria endotoxin test-kinetic chromogenic assay for nafa-mostat mesilate for injection is applicable.
5.Effect of fixation of posterior malleolus fracture of Haraguchi type Ⅱ on ankle joint function
Zheng-Jian LIN ; Ping HOU ; Huan-Shun XU ; Yi-Ming ZHENG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2024;33(5):425-428
Objective To investigate the effect of fixation of posterior malleolar fractures of Haraguchi type Ⅱ on ankle function in trimalleolar fractures.Methods A total of 118 patients with trimalleolar fractures accompanied with posterior malleolar fractures of Haraguchi type Ⅱ who treated by surgery were selected as the study subjects,and divided into the fixation group(57 cases)and the non-fixation group(61 cases)based on whether the posterior malleolus was fixed during the operation.The operation related indicators,American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS)ankle-hindfoot score,and the excellent and good rate of ankle function recovery were compared between the two groups.Results There was no significant difference in the operation time,intraoperative blood loss,hospital stay,fracture healing time,complete weight-bearing time or postoperative joint flatness between the two groups(P<0.05).At the end of the follow-up,the pain score and total score of the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale in the fixation group were higher than those in the non-fixation group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05);and the excellent and good rate of ankle function recovery in the fixation group was higher than that in the non-fixation group,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).Conclusion Surgical treatment for the trimalleolar fractures accompanied with posterior malleolar fractures of Haraguchi type Ⅱ can achieve satisfactory clinical outcome,and the fixation of posterior malleolar fractures of Haraguchi type Ⅱ can effectively reduce postoperative joint pain and improve ankle function.
6.Construction of nursing sensitive quality index system for interventional treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
Huan DUAN ; Zheng WANG ; Dandan WAN ; Ying GUO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(4):481-486
Objective:To construct the nursing sensitive quality index system for interventional treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, so as to provide reference for the nursing quality evaluation and management of interventional treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.Methods:From June to December 2022, using the "Structure-Process-Results" quality evaluation model as the theoretical framework, an expert inquiry questionnaire was developed based on literature review. The indicator system was established using the Delphi method, and the weights of the indicators were determined using the analytic hierarchy process.Results:The recovery rates of the two rounds of expert correspondence questionnaires were 92.6% (25/27) and 100.0% (25/25), the expert authority coefficients were 0.860 and 0.888, the Kendall's coordination coefficients were 0.073 and 0.058 ( P<0.05), and the coefficient of variation were 0-0.330 and 0-0.191, respectively. Finally, the nursing sensitive quality index system for interventional treatment of trigeminal neuralgia was formed, which included three primary indexes, 14 secondary indexes and 54 tertiary indexes. Conclusions:The index system has strong scientific and clinical applicability, which can provide reference for nursing quality evaluation and management of interventional treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
7.Molecular epidemiological analysis of group A rotavirus in diarrhea cases in children under 5 years of age in Guangdong Province,2021-2022
Cai-Xia LI ; Chang ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Han-Ri ZENG ; Huan-Ying ZHENG ; Bo-Sheng LI ; Bi-Xia KE
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2024;40(9):834-840
This study investigated the epidemiological and genotypic characteristics of group A rotavirus(RVA)in children under 5 years of age with diarrhea at a viral diarrhea surveillance sentinel hospital in Guangdong Province from 2021 to 2022,to provide a basis for RVA prevention and control.A total of 1 858 fecal samples from children under 5 years of age with diarrhea in 2021-2022 were collected.Rotavirus antigen was detected with ELISA,and positive samples were further sequenced and categorized.Among the 1 858 samples,156 were RVA positive.The positivity rates in boys and girls were 8.76%and 7.87%,respectively.Significant differences were observed in the detection rates of RVA infection among age groups.The rate of RVA infection increased gradually from December to April of the following year.In 2021,the main endemic strains of RVA in the Guangdong region were of the G9P[8]subtype,and the rare G8P[8]subtype increased in China.In 2022,the G8P[8]subtype surpassed the G9P[8]subtype for the first time.In cases of diarrhea in infants younger than 5 years in Guangdong Province from 2021 to 2022,the RVA genotypes were diverse,the G9P[8]genotype significantly decreased,and the G8P[8]subtype became a dominant genotype.Continuous RVA genotype monitoring remains necessary to assess the risk of RVA-related disea-ses.
8.Protective Effects of Ferrostatin-1 on Liver and Kidney Tissues in Mice with Middle and Late Stages of Diabetes
Huan WANG ; Ming-Xing ZHU ; Zhi-Jing WU ; Wei-Wen CHEN ; Yan-Fang ZHENG ; Ming-Qing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024;40(6):848-856
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease with high incidence and many complications,among which type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)accounts for a large proportion.Current studies have shown that T2DM is accompanied by damage of liver,kidney,and other organs and its complications seriously en-danger human health.Ferroptosis generates many Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS)through the Fenton reaction,and the accumulation of ROS activates Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1(HIF-1α).As a result,the level of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)is increased.Ferrostatin-1(Fer-1),a ferroptosis in-hibitor,has strong antioxidant capacity.Therefore,based on the hypoxia-inducible factor-1α/vascular endothelial growth factor(HIF-1α/VEGF)signaling pathway,we explored the therapeutic effect of Fer-1 on the liver and kidney tissues of diabetic mice.db/db mice(21~22 weeks old)were used as the model of diabetes mellitus.Ferroptosis inhibitor Fer-1 was used as the intervention drug.db/m mice served as the blank control group,and body weight and blood glucose were measured for 4 weeks.Food intake and water intake were recorded in each group.The levels of Alanine aminotransferase(ALT)and Aspartate aminotransferase(AST)in the serum were measured.ROS and Glutathione(GSH)activity in liver and kidney tissues and urinary protein content were measured.Liver and kidney tissue sections were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin(HE),and the pathological morphology was observed under a light microscope.The protein levels of HIF-1α,VEGF,and glutathione peroxidase 4(GPX4)in liver and kidney tissues were detected by Western blot.In db/db mice,Fer-1(1 mg·kg-1,ig)could significantly reduce the a-mount of food and water intake,the levels of ALT and AST in serum,the ROS production in liver and kidney tissues,and the level of urine protein,but significantly increase the activity of GSH,thus improve the pathological conditions of liver and kidney.Fer-1 also significantly inhibited HIF-1α and VEGF pro-tein indexes and increased GPX4 protein levels in liver and kidney tissues.Although Fer-1 can not change the body weight and reduce blood glucose in diabetic mice,it can play a therapeutic role in the liver and kidney tissues of diabetic mice in the middle and late stages,and its mechanism may be related to HIF-1α/VEGF and GPX4.
9.The Practice of Ideological and Political Education in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Courses of"Rooted in Agriculture,Rural Areas,and Farmers;Focused on Integration"Under the Background of New Agricultural Education
Zhen ZHANG ; Peng-Kun YANG ; Jin-Huan HE ; Ming ZHENG ; Yong-Fen WANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2024;40(6):867-878
"Rooted in agriculture,rural areas,and farmers;Focused on integration"is an important gripper for Henan College of Animal Husbandry Economics to serve the development of regional agricul-ture and animal husbandry industries for high-level application-oriented universities.The courses of bio-chemistry and molecular biology are the foundational courses for agricultural majors in our school,and are an important carrier for the integration of science and technology in the construction of new agricultural science.In order to achieve the ideological and political goals of the curriculum under the background of the new agricultural curriculum,the course team has built a training platform for students'"agriculture,rural areas,and farmers"sentiments from the aspects of disciplinary development history,practical appli-cation of agriculture,rural areas,alumni excellent cases,ecological civilization,professional ethics,and bioethics through the condensation of ideological and political cases;In the arrangements of ideological and political cases and practical project,industry development,agriculture,rural areas,teacher re-search,school enterprise cooperation projects,and student independent innovation projects were connect-ed and integrated to establish a"fusion"platform for student knowledge application,thereby achieving the sentiment cultivation of students'"rooted in agriculture,rural areas,and farmers"and the enhance-ment of their integration capability.During the teaching process,blended online and offline teaching was applied to transform single classroom teaching into full cycle participation in talent cultivation.By integra-ting ideological and political elements into online tasks before class and teaching in the"six stages"of class and the second classroom after class,ideological and political goals were achieved through challeng-ing,advanced,and innovative knowledge applications.Through curriculum reform,the employment rate of students in the frontline of agriculture,rural areas,and farmers has significantly increased,and their ability to solve the problems of agriculture,rural areas and farmers through disciplinary integration has been effectively improved.This has successfully enhanced their awareness of serving agriculture,rural ar-eas,and farmers,strengthened their professional thinking,and stimulated their endogenous motivation to use curriculum knowledge in practice.
10.Effect of folic acid on the expression of Flotillin-1 and β-amyloid protein in the brain of mice with Alzheimer's disease inflammation
Zewei MA ; Li HUANG ; Yunqin ZHENG ; Meilin ZHANG ; Huan LIU
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(8):10-18
Objective To observe the effects of folic acid(FA)supplementation on the expression of Flotillin-1 and β-amyloid protein(Aβ)-metabolism-related proteins in the brains of inflammation-stimulated Alzheimer's disease(AD)mice.Methods Twenty-seven 6-month-old male APP/PS1 mice were randomly divided into AD,AD+LPS,and AD+LPS+FA groups,with nine mice in each group.Nine C57BL/6J male mice born within the same month were used as the Control group.The AD+LPS+FA group was given folic-acid-supplemented feed(8 mg/kg)for 3 months of intervention,while the other three groups were fed normal feed.Lipopolysaccharide solution(LPS,250 μg/(kg·d))was injected intraperitoneally into mice in the AD+LPS and AD+LPS+FA groups 1 week before the end of the experiment,and saline was injected into the remaining two groups.The serum inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-6 levels and brain tissue Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42 levels of mice in each group were detected by ELISA.Flotillin-1 protein expression in brain tissue was detected using Western blot,and the co-expression of Flotillin-1 and Aβ1-42/APP/PS1/BACE1 in the cortical region of the brain was detected via immunofluorescence double-labeling.Results After ANOVA analysis,we found mice in the AD group had elevated serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels(P<0.05),elevated levels of Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42(P<0.05),increased expression of Flotillin-1 protein(P<0.05),and increased co-expression of Flotillin-1 and Aβ1-42/APP/PS1/BACE1 in the cortical brain tissue(P<0.05)compared with the Control group.Compared with mice in the AD group,those in the AD+LPS group had further increases in serum inflammatory factors and Aβ levels in the brain(P<0.05)and increased co-expression of Flotillin-1 and Aβ1-42/APP/BACE1 double-labeled proteins in their cortical brain tissue(P<0.05).Compared with mice in the AD+LPS group,those in the AD+LPS+FA group had lower in vivo inflammation levels and Aβ content in the brain(P<0.05),lower brain tissue Flotillin-1 protein expression(P<0.05),and lower Flotillin-1 and Aβ1-42/APP/PS1/BACE1 protein co-expression in cortical brain tissue(P<0.05).Conclusions Folic acid supplementation may reduce Flotillin-1 protein expression and Aβ deposition in the brain of AD inflammatory mice.


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