1.Effect modification of amino acid levels in association between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure and metabolic syndrome: A nested case-control study among coking workers
Jinyu WU ; Jiajun WEI ; Shugang GUO ; Huixia XIONG ; Yong WANG ; Hongyue KONG ; Liuquan JIANG ; Baolong PAN ; Gaisheng LIU ; Fan YANG ; Jisheng NIE ; Jin YANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(3):325-333
Background Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is associated with the development of metabolic syndrome (MS). However, the role of amino acids in PAH-induced MS remains unclear. Objective To explore the impact of PAHs exposure on the incidence of MS among coking workers, and to determine potential modifying effect of amino acid on this relationship. Methods Unmatched nested case-control design was adopted and the baseline surveys of coking workers were conducted in two plants in Taiyuan in 2017 and 2019, followed by a 4-year follow-up. The cohort comprised 667 coking workers. A total of 362 participants were included in the study, with 84 newly diagnosed cases of MS identified as the case group and 278 as the control group. Urinary levels of 11 PAH metabolites and plasma levels of 17 amino acids were measured by ultrasensitive performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). Logistic regression was used to estimate the association between individual PAH metabolites and MS. Stratified by the median concentration of amino acids, Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) model was employed to assess the mixed effects of PAHs on MS. Due to the skewed data distribution, all PAH metabolites and amino acids in the analysis were converted by natural logarithm ln (expressed as lnv). Results The median age of the 362 participants was 37 years, and 83.2% were male. Compared to the control group, the case group exhibited higher concentrations of urinary 2-hydroxyphenanthrene (2-OHPhe), 9-hydroxyphenanthrene (9-OHPhe), and hydroxyphenanthrene (OHPhe) (P=0.005, P=0.049, and P=0.004, respectively), as well as elevated levels of plasma branched chain amino acid (BCAA) and aromatic amino acid (AAA) (P<0.05). After being adjusted for confounding factors, for every unit increase in lnv2-OHPhe in urine, the OR (95%CI) of MS was 1.57 (1.11, 2.26), and for every unit increase in lnvOHPhe, the OR (95%CI) of MS was 1.82 (1.16, 2.90). Tyrosine, leucine, and AAA all presented a significant nonlinear correlation with MS. At low levels, tyrosine, leucine, and AAA did not significantly increase the risk of MS, but at high levels, they increased the risk of MS. In the low amino acid concentration group, as well as in the low BCAA and low AAA concentration groups, it was found that compared to the PAH metabolite levels at the 50th percentile (P50), the log-odds of MS when the PAH metabolite levels was at the 75th percentile (P75) were 0.158 (95%CI: 0.150, 0.166), 0.218 (95%CI: 0.209, 0.227), and 0.262 (95% CI: 0.241, 0.282), respectively, However, no correlation between PAHs and MS was found in the high amino acid concentration group. Conclusion Amino acids modify the effect of PAHs exposure on the incidence of MS. In individuals with low plasma amino acid levels, the risk of developing MS increases with higher concentrations of mixed PAH exposure. This effect is partly due to the low concentrations of BCAA and AAA.
2.Research progress on adolescent health literacy assessment tools
ZHOU Qingyuan, YIN Zhihua, JIANG Jiajun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(9):1355-1360
Abstract
Adolescent health literacy constitutes a fundamental, economical and effective strategy for addressing their health issues and fostering healthy behaviors, while assessing health literacy plays a pivotal role in evaluating adolescents health literacy. The study systematically reviews existing adolescent health literacy assessment tools at both domestically and internationally, and analyzes them through three dimensions:structural components, applicability and scientific validity. It further examines emerging trends in the development of such tools, aiming to offer theoretical underpinnings and practical recommendations for their refinement, thereby more effectively addressing the evolving health needs of adolescents.
3.Experience and insights from sexuality education curriculum in Ireland
WANG Yanfang, JIANG Jiajun, LI Mengwei, YIN Zhihua
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(11):1526-1529
Abstract
To promote the development of sexuality education for Chinese adolescents, the study analyses Ireland s relationships and sexuality education (RSE) curriculum and concludes that it centers on student development in terms of curriculum philosophy and objectives, emphasizing its educational value. At the content level, it employs a staged teaching approach to achieve comprehensive coverage based on students physical and mental development characteristics. In terms of implementation, it adopts a spiral organization to ensure the scientific integrity of the curriculum. In addition, it utilizes diverse evaluation methods to strengthen the systematic nature of the curriculum. Based on these insights, China could collaborate with multiple stakeholders to advance the development of RSE, establish a scientific and systematic framework for RSE, and constructing a comprehensive implementation and teacher support system, thereby promoting the refinement and innovation of RSE programs.
4.Mining and evaluation of relugolix-related cardiovascular safety signals
Yongchun LIN ; Long MENG ; Jiajun ZHENG ; Huiming JIANG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(18):2278-2282
OBJECTIVE To mine the cardiovascular safety signal of relugolix, and provide a reference for the listing of this drug in China and future clinical safety drug evaluation. METHODS The adverse event (AE) report data of relugolix, as the primary or secondary suspected drug, was collected from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from the first quarter of 2021 to the third quarter of 2023. The reporting odds ratio (ROR) method was used for data mining. The AEs in the FAERS database were identified and coded using preferred terms (PT) stated in version 24.0 of the Medical Dictionary for Drug Regulatory Activities (MedDRA). The AEs of the target drug were identified by the narrow standardized MedDRA query (SMQ) terms and high-level term (HLT). Sensitivity analysis was conducted using AEs suspected to be primarily or secondarily related to relugolix or related to drug interaction and concomitant drug, and broad SMQ terms. RESULTS A total of 4 354 relugolix-related AE reports were extracted. In the primary analysis, nine SMQ terms were analyzed, involving 2 positive signals such as dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia/new onset diabetes mellitus. Eleven HLTs were analyzed, and three positive signals were detected for three terms including cholesterol analyses, triglyceride analyses and hyperglycemia conditions (non-alternative analysis). Sensitivity analysis results indicated the reliability of the study findings. CONCLUSIONS Relugolix may induce risk signals related to high blood lipids and high blood glucose, but no moderate risk signals such as hypertension, heart disease, and stroke are found. During relugolix treatment in clinical practice, attention must be paid to hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia-related AE.
5.Interpretation and implication of the U.S. health education curriculum analysis tool
JIANG Jiajun, YIN Zhihua, LIU Haohui, ZHOU Mei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(11):1526-1530
Abstract
To develop a health education curriculum model with Chinese characteristics, literature method and comparative analysis method are used to interpret the U.S. health education curriculum analysis tool (HECAT). HECAT consists of an access component, a design component and an implementation component, which is able to provide a clear and complete analysis of health education curricula, and assists localities in selecting or developing health education curricula. HECAT is characterized by diversified participating entities, structured analysis content, scientific indicator establishment, and systematic practice process. Based on the experience of developing HECAT and building a systematic health education model in the United States, structured thinking to promote the analysis of health education courses, emphasizing the systematic and scientific development of health education courses and establishing an open system for promoting school health education should be applied in China.
6.Progress of research on brain breaks in cultural classrooms to promote students physical activity levels
JIANG Jiajun, YIN Mingyue, LIU Haohui, SONG Jian, NIU Xiao, YIN Zhihua
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(4):595-598
Abstract
Brain Breaks is a physical activity program that combines cultural classroom based physical activity with modern technology while providing children with multi level guidance. As an intervention for intermittent sedentary activities, Brain Breaks can improve students physical activity level, thereby improving their physical fitness and positively affecting their motivation to participate in physical activities and positive learning behaviors. The paper understands this intervention from the connotation, implementation basis, and application effect of Brain Breaks, and then proposes practical application suggestions and future research directions.When Brain Breaks in the cultural classroom is promoted and practiced in China in the future, attention should be paid to the means of implementation by the teachers, the selection of representative target groups, and the precise implementation plan.At the research level, the effects of motor skills, special group interventions, gender differences, environmental changes, and physiological mechanisms of the Brain Breaks are to be explored.
7.Study on Medication Law of Qian Ying for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Based on Data Mining
Wenhan HU ; Chongyang MA ; Xuejiao JIANG ; Jiajun LIANG ; Qiuyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(4):59-64
Objective To analyze the medication law and academic thoughts of national TCM master Qian Ying in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B through data mining.Methods Totally 168 cases of chronic hepatitis B treated by Professor Qian Ying from Mar.2000 to Dec.2020 were retrospectively collected,and the properties,tastes and tropism meridians,core prescriptions and drug groups of the prescription drugs were analyzed by using the famous doctor inheritance platform.Results Totolly 168 medical cases involved 168 patients and 227 kinds of Chinese materia medica,with a total frequency of 2 158 times.The characteristics of properties,tastes and tropism meridians showed that the main property was cold,and the main taste was bitter,and the main meridian was liver meridian.34 kinds of high-frequency Chinese materia medica(mainly were tonics,heat-clearing medicines,and medicines for activating blood circulation and reducing stasis),28 kinds of core Chinese materia medica,10 pairs of highly co-occurring drugs,and 10 potential drug groups were mined.Conclusion Professor Qian Ying believes that the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis B is deficiency in nature and excess in superficiality,and the treatment focuses on tonifying deficiency.It is often treated from the liver and emphasizes the harmonization of liver,spleen and kidney.Tonifying deficiency,clearing heat,promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis are the main treatment methods,followed by dispelling dampness,promoting qi,eliminating phlegm,opening stagnation and relieving the exterior,etc.He pays attention to the harmonization of body and use,is good at using multiple methods.
8.Interpretation and mirror of the National Health Education Standards in the United States
LIU Haohui, WAN Xue, YIN Zhihua, JIANG Jiajun, LI Yunan
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(3):309-312
Abstract
In the context of frequent public health events, effective school health education is an important measure to improve students health literacy and public health system of China. The study examined the National Health Education Standards in the U.S., based on a literature review and comparative analysis, to provide guidance for China. Using the method of liberature riview paper interprets the curriculum of National Health Education Standards in the U.S. and provides a mirror for China. Health Education standards in the U.S. are characterized by their academic quality, standardized framework, assessment program, equity principles, and other components. A mirror for China includes promoting the construction of the standards based health education curriculum, developing the skills based health education curriculum system, and constructing a performancebased comprehensive evaluation system.
9.Impact of δ-catenin expression level on resting-state brain function in breast cancer patients
Mingtuan XUE ; Wei DU ; Jiajun CAO ; Yuhan JIANG ; Duan SONG ; Junyi ZHANG ; Yanwei MIAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(5):724-729
Objective To explore the impact of δ-catenin expression level on resting-state brain function in breast cancer patients.Methods Totally 104 female breast cancer patients were prospectively enrolled and divided into δ-catenin high expression group(DH group,n=51)and δ-catenin low expression group(DL group,n=53)according to δ-catenin expression level,while 36 female healthy volunteers were selected as controls(control group).Neuropsychological tests were performed,and resting-state functional MRI(rs-fMRI)were acquired,then parameters of brain function,including amplitude of low frequency fluctuation(ALFF),fractional ALFF(fALFF),regional homogeneity(ReHo)and functional connectivity strength(FCS)of brain regions with differences among groups were obtained.Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlations of function parameters of brain regions with general data and neuropsychological test scores.Results Significant differences of fALFF,ReHo and FCS values were found among 3 groups(familywise error rate[FWE]correction,all P<0.05).fALFF value of left inferior temporal gyrus in DH and DL groups were both higher than that in control group(FWE correction,both P<0.05),ReHo value of right inferior temporal gyrus in DH group,as well as of right middle temporal gyrus,right inferior temporal gyrus and right fusiform gyrus in DL group were all lower than that in control group(FWE correction,all P<0.05),FSC value of left lenticular nucleus,left putamen,left fusiform gyrus,left calcarine fissure surrounding cortex and left inferior temporal gyrus in DH group were all higher than that in DL group(FWE correction,all P<0.05),FSC value of left lenticular nucleus,left putamen,left fusiform gyrus and left calcarine fissure surrounding cortex in DH group were all higher than that in control group(FWE correction,all P<0.05),while FSC value of left lingual gyrus,left lenticular nucleus and left putamen were both higher than that in control group(FWE correction,both P<0.05).In brain regions with different fMRI indexes between DH group and DL group,FSC values were lowly positively correlated with CogPCA results(r=0.313,P<0.05).In brain regions with different fMRI indexes between DH group and control group,fALFF value were lowly positively correlated with trail making test A(TMT A)and trail making test B(TMT B)(r=0.301,0.310,both P<0.05),ReHo values were lowly negatively correlated with TMT B(r=-0.307,P<0.05),FCS values were weakly/lowly positively correlated with TMT A and TMT B(r=0.282,0.309,both P<0.05)and lowly negatively correlated with results of digital symbol substitution test(DSST)(r=-0.363,P<0.05).In brain regions with different fMRI indexes between DL group and control group,fALFF values were weakly/lowly negatively correlated with results of mini mental state examination(MMSE),Montreal cognitive assessment(MoCA),auditory verbal learning test(AVLT)short-term memory and DSST(r=-0.399,-0.362,-0.344,-0.288,all P<0.05).Conclusion The expression level of δ-catenin had certain impact on brain function of breast cancer patients,resulted in asymmetry changes of brain network in bilateral hemispheres,as well as memory loss through affecting left inferior temporal gyrus,left lenticular nucleus,left putamen and left fusiform gyrus.
10.Analysis on the Medication Law of Qian Ying in Treatment of Primary Liver Cancer Based on Data Mining
Haitian ZHANG ; Chongyang MA ; Weixin HOU ; Bo DOU ; Xian FANG ; Xuejiao JIANG ; Peng FANG ; Jiajun LIANG ; Xiaoyi WEI ; Wenhan HU ; Qiuyun ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(8):52-57
Objective To study the medication law of Professor Qian Ying in the treatment of primary liver cancer based on data mining technology;To provide ideas for the clinical treatment of primary liver cancer.Methods Outpatient TCM prescriptions of Professor Qian Ying for the treatment of liver cancer from November 2008 to August 2020 were collected,and a data table was established after sorting.The drug frequency,property and taste and tropism were analyzed using Excel 2019.The medical case analysis module of the Great Physician Inheritance Platform was used to analyze the core drugs,the symbiosis analysis between drug pairs,the drug association analysis,and the drug clustering analysis of the screened TCM prescriptions.Results Totally 108 prescriptions were included,involving 188 kinds of Chinese materia medica,with a total frequency of 1 322 times.High-frequency drugs included Hedyotis Sinensis,Angelicae Sinensis Radix,Visci Herba,Curcumae Radix,Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,etc.The medicinal properties were mainly cold,mild and warm,and the tastes were mainly bitter,sweet and pungent,and the main meridians were liver meridians,spleen meridians,kidney meridians and stomach meridians.There were 9 pairs of high frequency drug combinations in drug association,such as Curcumae Radix-Polygoni Orientalis Fructus,Visci Herba-Curcumae Rhizoma.In the correlation analysis of drug disease,the ones with higher correlations include"stomachache-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma""abdominal mass-Paeoniae Radix Rubra and Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium""tinnitus-Adenophorae Radix,Lycii Fructus,Visci Herba""prolonged sublingual collaterals-Curcumae Rhizoma,Polygoni Orientalis Fructus,Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma"and so on.Drug clustering could be divided into three potential drug clusters.Conclusion Professor Qian Ying often uses heat-clearing drugs,tonifying drugs,and promoting qi and blood circulation drugs to treat liver cancer,with Huqi Powder as the main formula and modified according to the syndromes.Clearing heat and detoxifying,soothing liver and relieving depression,removing blood stasis and regulating collatrals are used to treat its symptoms,and tonifying qi and invigorating spleen,regulating liver and nourishing liver and kidney are used to treat its essence.


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