1.Protective effects of Wuling capsule on concanavalin A-induced autoimmune hepatitis mice
Lin CHEN ; Fan CAO ; Zhongxing SONG ; Xin KONG ; Zhishu TANG ; Hongna LIU ; Jianping ZHOU ; Zhaojun CAO
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(1):65-71
Objective To investigate the protective effects of Wuling capsule on mice with autoimmune hepatitis(AIH).Methods Mice were randomly divided into control group,AIH model group,Wuling capsule low-dose group(0.5 g·kg-1·d-1),Wuling capsule middle-dose group(1.0 g·kg-1·d-1),and Wuling capsule high-dose group(2.0 g·kg-1·d-1),with 10 mice in each group.The Wuling capsule groups were administered with Wuling capsule suspension of different doses orally at a volume of 10 mL/kg once daily;the control group and AIH model group were given the same volume of saline by gavage.After 14 d of administration,mice in the AIH model group and Wuling capsule groups were injected with concanavalin A(20 mg/kg)via the tail vein,and the serum,liver,and spleen were collected 8 h after injection.Serum alanine transaminase(ALT)and aspartate transaminase(AST)levels were measured using an automatic biochemical analyzer;hematoxylin-eosin staining was used to observe the pathological structure of the liver tissue;the contents of interleukin(IL)-6,IL-4,and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α in liver were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,and quantitative polymerase chain reaction was used to determine the relative mRNA expression levels of IL-6,IL-4,TNF-α,Toll-like receptor 4(TLR4),and nuclear factor κB(NF-κB)in the liver.Fluorescence immunoassay was used to analyze the expression and nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 protein in the liver.Results Compared with the control group,the AIH model group showed abnormal liver morphology and structure,increased serum ALT and AST levels,increased contents of IL-4,IL-6,and TNF-α in the liver,upregulated mRNA expression levels of IL-6,IL-4,TNF-α,TLR4,and NF-κB in the liver,and increased nuclear entry of NF-κB p65.Wuling capsule significantly improved the pathological structure of the liver in AIH mice,reduced serum ALT and AST levels,decreased the contents of IL-4,IL-6,and TNF-α in the liver and the mRNA expression levels of TLR4,NF-κB,IL-4,IL-6,and inhibited the nuclear activation of NF-κB p65.Conclusion Wuling capsule has significant protective effects on AIH mice,which may be related to the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway.
2.Labial protuberances of anterior alveolar bone in orthodontic treatment: a case report and literature review
ZHOU Wei ; TANG Ya ; XIAO Jianping ; HAO Jing ; TAN Baochun
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2025;33(5):393-400
Objective:
This study aims to explore the influencing factors, formation mechanisms, and treatment methods of labial protuberance in the anterior maxilla during orthodontic treatment, providing a reference for clinical practice.
Method:
This study reports a case where the absence of upper anterior teeth 11 and 21, and the retraction tilting movement of teeth 12 and 22, resulted in labial protuberance and gingival hyperplasia. Alveolar osteoplasty and gingivoplasty were performed. The specific changes in the alveolar bone during the retraction of the anterior teeth and the characteristics of its remodeling were analyzed. Combined with relevant literature, the factors influencing the formation of labial protuberance in orthodontic patients, mechanisms, and methods for prevention and treatment were summarized.
Results:
After periodental surgery follow-up for 6 months, the gingival color and shape of teeth 12 and 22 were good, the labial alveolar bone was normal, and the overall condition was stable. A review of the literature showed that labial protuberance is more common in adult orthodontic patients, and the distance (>4 mm) and speed of retraction of anterior teeth are related to its formation, with the main mechanism likely being differential remodeling of the alveolar bone. In adult patients, the number of active osteoblasts and osteoclasts in the alveolar bone decreases, along with a reduction in metabolic activity and overall cellular activity, which diminishes the reactivity of the alveolar bone. After treatment of anterior teeth retraction, there is insufficient labial bone resorption. Moreover, the lack of mechanical stress-mediated periodontal ligament in the interdental space leads to reduced bone remodeling stimulation in this area, resulting in thickening of the labial alveolar bone of the upper anterior teeth. The remodeling rates of cortical and trabecular bone differ, with active trabecular bone proliferation near the tooth root surface and slow cortical bone resorption near the outer surface, which ultimately results in increased bone thickness at the labial cervical region. Specific case analysis indicates that the retraction distance of the upper anterior teeth in this case was about 6 mm. The alveolar bone at the missing sites of teeth 11 and 21, lacking periodontal ligament stimulation, showed less remodeling and absorption, likely appearing as hyperplasia. The prevention of labial bone protrusion mainly involves controlling the speed and distance of retraction of anterior teeth. Smaller labial protuberances generally do not require treatment, but those affecting function and aesthetics can be addressed with periodontal alveolar osteoplasty.
Conclusion
After the retraction of anterior teeth in orthodontics, a prominent, hard bone protuberance on the labial side can sometimes occur, which may be due to differential remodeling efficiency in different regions of the alveolar bone. For bone protuberance that influences aesthetics or function, periodontal alveolar osteoplasty can be a reliable option.
3.Association between sleep characteristics, physical activity patterns with depressive and anxiety symptoms in college students
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):552-557
Objective:
To explore the relationship between sleep characteristics, physical activity patterns, with depressive and anxiety symptoms in college students, so as to provide reference for student mental health promotion.
Methods:
From September to November 2023, a convenience sampling method was used to select 7 954 college students aged 18-22 years from 9 universities in Shanghai, Hubei, and Jiangxi. Assessments were conducted using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-Form (IPAQ-SF), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-7 (GAD-7), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to evaluate physical activity, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and sleep quality, respectively. Logistic regression analysis was employed to explore the impact of sleep characteristics and physical activity patterns on depressive and anxiety symptoms and their comorbidity among college students.
Results:
The detection rates for depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and comorbid depression and anxiety symptoms were 25.67%, 35.39%, and 23.15%, respectively. Factors such as gender, grade, household registration, parental education level, annual family income, family structure, and dietary habits were all associated with the detection rates of depressive and anxiety symptoms and their comorbidity (χ2=4.41-118.39, P<0.05). Physical activity patterns, sleep duration, sleep quality, and sleepwake characteristics were also associated with the occurrence of depressive and anxiety symptoms and their comorbidity (χ2=9.66-627.70, P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that college students who stayed up late and slept less than 7 had the highest risk of depressive and anxiety symptoms and their comorbidity (OR=1.93, 1.85, 1.88, P<0.05). Compared to regular physical activity patterns, insufficient physical activity patterns were associated with an increased risk of depressive and anxiety symptoms (all OR=1.18, P<0.05). Further stratified analysis results showed that the risk of depression, anxiety and their comorbidity increased in college students who stayed up late and slept less than 7 h, went to bed before midnight and slept less than 7 h, or went to bed before midnight and slept more than 7 h but did not have sufficient physical activity (P<0.05).
Conclusions
Sleep characteristics and physical activity patterns significantly affect depressive and anxiety symptoms in college students. Universities should strengthen sleep management and implement flexible physical activity interventions to help students establish healthy lifestyles.
4.Clinical characteristics and prognosis analysis of 229 cases of adenocarcinoma of the uterine cervix
Qing LU ; Wenyan PAN ; Zhoulan BAI ; Yan YANG ; Jing TANG ; Ying MENG ; Haiyang LU ; Yangyang FENG ; Jianping MA
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2025;34(8):790-795
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of cervical adenocarcinoma and analyze the survival status and related prognostic factors.Methods:The data of 229 patients with cervical adenocarcinoma who were diagnosed pathologically in the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University from January 2013 to October 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 198 early stage patients were mainly treated with surgery, and 31 locally advanced stage patients were mainly treated with chemoradiotherapy. The overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) rates in the whole cohort of patients and different treatment subgroups were calculated. Kaplan‐Meier method and log‐rank test were used for survival analysis, and Cox proportional hazards model was used for univariate and multivariate survival analyses.Results:Among the 229 patients, there were 11 subtypes of pathological classifications, predominantly of the usual‐type. At the end of follow‐up, 57 patients (24.9%) relapsed. The 3‐ and 5‐year OS rates were 86.4% and 79.3%, respectively, and the 3‐ and 5‐year PFS rates were 81.6% and 73.6%, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging of stages Ⅲ‐Ⅳ was an independent prognostic factor for OS and PFS ( HR=2.033, 95% CI=1.456‐2.839, P<0.001; HR=1.701, 95% CI=1.251‐2.313, P=0.001). Lymph node metastasis was an independent risk factor for PFS ( HR=1.610,95% CI=1.021‐2.539, P=0.041). Subgroup analysis of 198 patients with surgical treatment: the 3‐ and 5‐year OS rates were 90.0% and 84.9%, and the 3‐ and 5‐year PFS rates were 82.7% and 76.7%, respectively. Multivariate analysis showed that lymph node metastasis and deep invasion depth were the main risk factors for OS ( HR=6.893, 95% CI=2.592‐18.327, P<0.001; HR=1.952, 95% CI=1.164‐3.272, P=0.011) and PFS ( HR=5.507, 95% CI=2.569‐11.805, P<0.001; HR=1.638, 95% CI=1.09‐2.461, P=0.018). Ovarian preservation was an independent risk factor for PFS ( HR=3.364, 95% CI=1.115‐10.151, P=0.031). Conclusions:The pathological types of cervical adenocarcinoma are complex and diverse. Local recurrence and distant metastasis are the main reasons for treatment failure. FIGO stage, lymph node metastasis and postoperative depth of invasion are the main prognostic factors of cervical adenocarcinoma.
5.Pharmaceutical Care for A Patient with Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia Secondary to Immune-mediated Colitis Caused by Serplulimab
Zhongliang TANG ; Qian REN ; Ying YANG ; Jianping ZHANG
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(8):1342-1346
Objective To summarize the role of clinical pharmacists in pharmaceutical care in the treatment of patients with pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia secondary to immune-mediated colitis.Methods The association of immune-mediated colitis induced by serplulimab was evaluated by clinical pharmacist,anti-infective regimen for pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia was put forward,addressed concerns regarding the impact of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole on the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation,pharmaceutical care for whole therapeutic process of the patient was monitored.Results Through pharmaceutical care and collaborating with physicians,the patient's pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia was significantly improved,and the clinical and endoscopic remission of immune-mediated colitis after two fecal microbiota transplantation were achieved.Conclusion To ensure the safety and effectiveness of immune-mediated colitis and pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia for patients,clinical pharmacists should play the role of participation and pharmaceutical care.
6.A study of the effect of exercise habits on frailty in middle-aged and elderly community residents
Lujie WEI ; Min DU ; Xiaofeng LIU ; Zhengping TANG ; Hang ZHAO ; Jianping LI ; Min LI ; Pingyang LI ; Xinzhu CHEN ; Yixiong ZHENG ; Cong DU ; Xiaobing CHEN ; Olga THEOU ; Huaicong LONG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2025;44(2):201-207
Objective:To examine frailty in residents aged over 50 in the Chengdu community, investigate the risk factors linked to frailty, and analyze the impact of exercise habits on frailty.Methods:This retrospective study utilized a stratified whole-sample method to select Chengdu residents aged over 50 from 6 communities.Relevant information was collected through face-to-face interactions using a self-developed frailty questionnaire between May 2022 and May 2023.Exercise habits were defined as engaging in physical activity more than three times a week for at least 30 minutes per session, consistently maintained for a minimum of five years prior to the survey.The frailty index(FI)was established based on the multiple-deficit cumulative model.Respondents were classified into categories of no frailty(FI<0.1), mild frailty(0.1 ≤ FI<0.2), and moderate-severe frailty(FI≥0.2).Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to investigate the factors influencing frailty and to compare the prevalence and progression of frailty among individuals with and without exercise habits across different age groups.Results:A total of 999 participants, comprising 483(48.3%)males and 516(51.7%)females, were enrolled in the study.The average age of the participants was 65.70±9.61 years.Among them, 346(34.6%)were classified as having mild frailty, while 107(10.7%)had moderate-severe frailty.Univariate analysis revealed that age, gender, marital status, education, smoking, alcohol consumption, and exercise habits were potential factors influencing frailty( P<0.05).Multifactorial logistic regression models indicated that individuals aged 70-79 and 80-85 were predictors of mild and moderate-severe frailty, respectively.Being female was identified as an independent risk factor for both mild frailty( OR: 1.196; 95% CI: 1.262-3.073)and moderate-severe frailty( OR: 2.721; 95% CI: 1.282-5.774).Additionally, not engaging in regular exercise was associated with an increased risk of mild frailty( OR: 1.588; 95% CI: 1.149-2.193)and moderate-severe frailty( OR: 3.186; 95% CI: 1.819-5.583).Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in frailty distribution and frailty index changes between individuals with and without exercise habits over the age of 60( P<0.05). Conclusions:Age and gender were found to be closely associated with frailty, with the impact of exercise habits on frailty becoming more pronounced after the age of 60.Encouraging middle-aged and older individuals to adopt regular exercise routines can play a significant role in promoting healthy aging in China.
7.A case of DNA ligase Ⅳ syndrome presenting as eczematous dermatitis and purpura
Keyao LI ; Jianping TANG ; Jinling TANG ; Shuzhen YUE ; Xin TAN ; Zhu WEI
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2025;58(6):546-548
Objective:To analyze the genetic mutation characteristics of the first reported case of DNA ligase Ⅳ syndrome primarily presenting as eczematous dermatitis and purpura in China.Methods:Clinical data were collected from a child with DNA ligase Ⅳ syndrome, and whole-exome sequencing was performed to identify genetic mutations.Results:The patient presented with generalized eczematous dermatitis and purpura, accompanied by pancytopenia, growth retardation, and immunodeficiency. Genetic testing revealed compound heterozygous mutations at three sites in the DNA ligase Ⅳ gene, namely c.467C>T (p.A156V) , c.833G>T (p.R278L) , and c.1271-c.1275del (p.K424fs*20) , among which c.467C>T (p.A156V) had not been previously reported.Conclusion:Children with DNA ligase Ⅳ syndrome may present with eczematous dermatitis and purpura, and compound heterozygous mutations in the DNA ligase Ⅳ gene may represent the genetic cause of this condition.
8.Associations of Life's Crucial 9 and the risk of thyroid dysfunction: a cohort study
Juanjuan ZHANG ; Yuerong HE ; Zhiyuan TANG ; Xiangdong SUN ; Jiale SHEN ; Jianping GONG ; Chao LIU ; Yang XIA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(8):1400-1408
Objective:Exploring the association between Life's Crucial 9 (LC9) and the risk of thyroid dysfunction (TD), as well as its potential predictive capacity.Methods:A total of 247 600 TD-free participants from the UK Biobank were enrolled in the study. The LC9 score was divided into three CVH groups: low (0-), medium (50-), and high (80-100). Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to calculate the HRs and 95% CIs of the risk of TD with LC9 CVH status. Calculate Harrell's concordance index ( C-index), net reclassification improvement (NRI), and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) to evaluate the predictive ability of the LC9 score and Life's Essential 8 (LE8) score. Results:During a median follow-up of 12.3 years, 5 515, 911, and 4 869 new cases of TD, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism were documented, respectively. Participants with a high LE8 CVH group had 57.00% ( HR=0.43, 95% CI: 0.38-0.49), 55.00% ( HR=0.45, 95% CI: 0.34-0.60), and 58.00% ( HR=0.42, 95% CI: 0.37-0.47) lower risk of TD, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism, respectively, than those with low CVH group. Compared with the LE8 score, the improvement in C-index for the LC9 score predicted TD risk was 0.004 (95% CI: 0.001-0.007), the NRI was 0.101 (95% CI: 0.021-0.103), and the IDI was 0.001 (95% CI: 0.000-0.001). Conclusions:The better CVH status, defined by LC9, was associated with a lower risk of TD. Compared to the LE8 score, the LC9 score demonstrated a significant enhancement in both risk discrimination and reclassification capability for TD risk.
9.Practice of " no-accompany" services through multi-department collaboration in public hospital
Xiangying BAO ; Meijuan LAN ; Jianping SONG ; Xiuqin FENG ; Qiaomin TANG ; Leiwen TANG ; Haiyan ZHENG ; Chenling ZHU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2025;41(2):133-138
The " no-accompany" service is an important measure to meet the patients′ needs for comprehensive, continuous, and high-quality diversified care and to enhance their medical experience. Starting in March 2024, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine launched a pilot " no-accompany" service in the breast surgery and dermatology wards. The hospital established a working team led by the nursing department and involving multiple administrative departments such as the medical affairs department, medical insurance office, and logistics management department. And the hospital has successfully advanced the implementation of the " no-accompany" ward program by establishing a multi-department collaborative management mechanism, standardizing the management of medical caregivers, developing a tiered fee scheme for the " no-accompany" service, and improving relevant service measures. The acceptance of the " no-accompany" service by patients increased from (3.93±0.83) in the second quarter of 2024 to (4.69±0.59) in the fourth quarter, and overall satisfaction rose from (4.18±0.73) to (4.50±0.54) (all P<0.001). The job competency of medical caregivers also improved significantly from (64.80±3.49) before starting work in March 2024 to (94.00±2.40) in the fourth quarter ( P<0.001). These findings provide a reference for the implementation of " no-accompany" services in public hospitals.
10.Investigation on the status and barriers of non-accompanied care services in medical institutions in Zhejiang Province
Qiaomin TANG ; Jianping SONG ; Xiuqin FENG ; Leiwen TANG ; Yuping ZHANG ; Xiangying BAO ; Haiyan ZHENG ; Sumin MA ; Meijuan LAN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(20):2507-2513
Objective To investigate the current status and barriers to implementing non-accompanied care services in medical institutions in Zhejiang Province,and to provide a basis for the improvement of standardized management of such services.Methods A self-designed questionnaire was conducted from September to October 2024 among all secondary and tertiary medical institutions in Zhejiang Province to assess the implementation status and barriers to non-accompanied care services.Results A total of 397 questionnaires were distributed,with 389 valid responses,yielding a valid response rate of 97.98%.Non-accompanied care services were implemented in 118 institutions(30.33%).Among these,90 institutions(76.27%)had established management systems for non-accompanied wards;71 institutions(60.17%)had a medical nursing assistant-to-bed ratio lower than 1∶5;41 institu-tions(34.75%)provided tiered training for medical nursing assistants;93 institutions(78.81%)required patients to bear the full cost of the service.Compared with secondary medical institutions,tertiary medical institutions have more complete management system for non-accompanied care services.The main obstacles hindering the development of non-accompanied care services include an imperfect management system for non-accompanied wards,a shortage of medical nursing assistants,a lack of standardized training for such assistants,inconsistent charging standards,and low acceptance among patients and their families.Conclusion The promotion of non-accompanied care services in medical institutions in Zhejiang Province has achieved initial success.However,challenges persist,including incomplete management systems,uneven development across hospital tiers,and imperfect charging mechanisms.It is recommended that relevant authorities strengthen policy support,enhance standardized training for healthcare nursing assistants,refine cost-sharing mechanisms,and improve the quality and sustainability of non-accompanied care services through multi-party collaboration.


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