Objective:To investigate the association between small vulnerable newborn (SVN) phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted. A total of 25 860 singleton infants from "The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study" who completed the Gesell developmental scale assessment at 1 year of age between January 2013 and June 2025 were included. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics, and other information were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and maternal pregnancy-related information and neonatal birth data were extracted from medical records. Global developmental delay (GDD) was defined as a developmental quotient below 86 in ≥3 domains of the Gesell developmental scale, which assesses the adaptive, gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. The random forest algorithm was employed for missing data imputation. Based on prematurity, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW), newborns were categorized into 6 phenotypes: preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-appropriate for gestational age (AGA)-LBW, preterm-AGA-nonLBW, term-SGA-LBW, term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only, and term-AGA-nonLBW phenotype. Among these, the first 5 were classified as SVN phenotypes, and the last one served as the reference group. Inter-group comparisons were performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 tests, or Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.?? Multivariable robust Poisson regression models were applied to analyze the association of different SVN phenotypes with the risks of GDD and developmental delays in specific domains, with stratified analyses by sex. Results:Among the 25 860 infants, 13 719 (53.1%) were male and 12 141 (46.9%) were female. The gestational age at birth was 39.4 (38.6, 40.0) weeks. The overall detection rate of GDD at 1 year of age was 3.7% (962/25 860). The rates of delay across developmental domains, in descending order, language in 8 134 cases (31.5%), gross motor in 4 488 cases (17.4%), personal-social in 1 271 cases (4.9%), adaptive in 1 262 cases (4.9%), and fine motor in 621 cases (2.4%). Compared with the reference group, preterm-AGA-LBW, preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-AGA-noneLBW, and term-SGA-LBW phenotypes were all associated with an increased risk of GDD, with the adjusted RR (95% CI) of 6.07(5.01-7.35), 4.81(3.11-7.46), 2.10(1.54-2.88) and 1.89(1.29-2.76) respectively.The preterm-AGA-noneLBW phenotype was all associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, language and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.05). The term-SGA-LBW phenotype was associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, fine motor and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.01). Whereas the term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only phenotype showed no statistically association with developmental delay in any functional domain (all P≥0.05). Conclusion:The combined classification based on gestational age and birth weight helps identify infants at high risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age, suggesting that it may offer a reference for the rational allocation of clinical resources.

Objective:To investigate the association between small vulnerable newborn (SVN) phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted. A total of 25 860 singleton infants from "The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study" who completed the Gesell developmental scale assessment at 1 year of age between January 2013 and June 2025 were included. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics, and other information were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and maternal pregnancy-related information and neonatal birth data were extracted from medical records. Global developmental delay (GDD) was defined as a developmental quotient below 86 in ≥3 domains of the Gesell developmental scale, which assesses the adaptive, gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. The random forest algorithm was employed for missing data imputation. Based on prematurity, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW), newborns were categorized into 6 phenotypes: preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-appropriate for gestational age (AGA)-LBW, preterm-AGA-nonLBW, term-SGA-LBW, term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only, and term-AGA-nonLBW phenotype. Among these, the first 5 were classified as SVN phenotypes, and the last one served as the reference group. Inter-group comparisons were performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 tests, or Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.?? Multivariable robust Poisson regression models were applied to analyze the association of different SVN phenotypes with the risks of GDD and developmental delays in specific domains, with stratified analyses by sex. Results:Among the 25 860 infants, 13 719 (53.1%) were male and 12 141 (46.9%) were female. The gestational age at birth was 39.4 (38.6, 40.0) weeks. The overall detection rate of GDD at 1 year of age was 3.7% (962/25 860). The rates of delay across developmental domains, in descending order, language in 8 134 cases (31.5%), gross motor in 4 488 cases (17.4%), personal-social in 1 271 cases (4.9%), adaptive in 1 262 cases (4.9%), and fine motor in 621 cases (2.4%). Compared with the reference group, preterm-AGA-LBW, preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-AGA-noneLBW, and term-SGA-LBW phenotypes were all associated with an increased risk of GDD, with the adjusted RR (95% CI) of 6.07(5.01-7.35), 4.81(3.11-7.46), 2.10(1.54-2.88) and 1.89(1.29-2.76) respectively.The preterm-AGA-noneLBW phenotype was all associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, language and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.05). The term-SGA-LBW phenotype was associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, fine motor and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.01). Whereas the term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only phenotype showed no statistically association with developmental delay in any functional domain (all P≥0.05). Conclusion:The combined classification based on gestational age and birth weight helps identify infants at high risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age, suggesting that it may offer a reference for the rational allocation of clinical resources.

Objective:To investigate the pulmonary function in patients with Parkinson's disease(PD)and the association between pulmonary function and motor symptoms.Methods:A total of 104 PD patients were included in the study,and a portable spirometer was used to assess pulmonary function.According to the results of pulmonary function,the patients were divided into ventilation dys-function group with 37 patients and non-ventilation dysfunction with 67 patients,and clinical data were compared between the two groups.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the factors associated with abnormal pulmonary function,and a Spearman correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between pulmonary function parameters and motor symptoms.Results:There were significant differences in the scores of bradykinesia and postural gait between the two groups(P<0.05),and the logistic regression analysis showed a positive correlation between pulmonary ventilation dysfunction and postural gait score(regression coefficient β=0.171,95%CI=1.015-1.386,P=0.032).There were significant differences between the patients with different stages of PD in the pulmonary function parameters of the percentage of forced vital capacity in predicted value(t=2.143,P=0.034),the percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second(t=2.118,P=0.037),the percentage of predicted peak expiratory flow(t=2.002,P=0.048),maximum expiratory pressure as a percentage of predicted value(t=2.412,P=0.018),and maximum inspiratory pressure as a percentage of predicted value(t=2.119,P=0.036).Conclusion:The pulmonary function parameters of PD patients are lower than expected values,and the incidence rate of pulmonary ventilation dysfunction is 35.58%,with the main manifestation of restrictive ventilatory dysfunction.There is a correlation between pulmonary function and motor symptoms in PD patients.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease(CJD)is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by prions,with certain infectivity and iatrogenic transmission risks.With the rapid progress and application of new dia-gnostic biomarkers and detection methods,as well as the construction and improvement of surveillance and reporting systems,the detection of CJD in patients domestically and internationally has shown an increasing trend year by year.Due to its long incubation period and heterogeneity of early symptoms,early identification and diagnosis of the disease is difficult,increasing the risk of transmission within medical institutions.Currently,there is a lack of con-sensus on the infection prevention and control of CJD.In order to timely identify and diagnose CJD as well as effec-tively block its transmission in medical institutions,this consensus summarizes 15 clinical concerns and formulates 24 specific recommendations based on the latest domestic and international research findings and clinical evidence,as well as combines with clinical practice,aiming to standardize healthcare-associated infection prevention and control measures for CJD and reduce its transmission risk in medical institutions.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease(CJD)is a rapidly progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by prions,with certain infectivity and iatrogenic transmission risks.With the rapid progress and application of new dia-gnostic biomarkers and detection methods,as well as the construction and improvement of surveillance and reporting systems,the detection of CJD in patients domestically and internationally has shown an increasing trend year by year.Due to its long incubation period and heterogeneity of early symptoms,early identification and diagnosis of the disease is difficult,increasing the risk of transmission within medical institutions.Currently,there is a lack of con-sensus on the infection prevention and control of CJD.In order to timely identify and diagnose CJD as well as effec-tively block its transmission in medical institutions,this consensus summarizes 15 clinical concerns and formulates 24 specific recommendations based on the latest domestic and international research findings and clinical evidence,as well as combines with clinical practice,aiming to standardize healthcare-associated infection prevention and control measures for CJD and reduce its transmission risk in medical institutions.

Background and aim:Hepatitis B virus(HBV)-related gestational acute-on-chronic liver failure(ACLF)is a severe condition with limited treatment options.This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and ideal timing of plasma exchange and continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)in managing pregnant women with HBV-related ACLF. Methods:This study retrospectively analyzed 51 eligible patients with HBV-related gestational ACLF between 2009 and 2020.Patients admitted to the study were divided into a conventional treatment group and a new treatment group according to whether they received the new management protocol,which included more aggressive plasma exchange(PE)and CRRT strategies.All 19 pregnant women with hepatic encephalopathy(HE)were divided into an early treatment group and a non-early treatment group according to whether PE therapy was initiated within three days.Our study had two primary objectives.Firstly,we aimed to evaluate the impact of PE and CRRT on puerperal survival.Secondly,we sought to assess the effects of early PE and CRRT regimens on puerperal survival in women with HE. Results:The levels of total bilirubin on the second day postpartum(D3),the third day postpartum(D4),and the fifth day postpartum(D6)were significantly lower in the new treatment group compared to the conventional treatment group(P=0.02,0.01,and 0.02,respectively).The ALT of D3 was significantly elevated in the new treatment group compared to the conventional treatment group(P=0.02).The incidence of HE overall increased from prenatal to postpartum D4,peaked on D4,and then gradually decreased from the fourth day postpartum(D5)(P=0.027).The first week after delivery revealed a significant difference in survival rate between the two groups,the conventional treatment group had statistically higher mortality rates compared to the new treatment group(P=0.002).Similarly,the entire puerperal period mortality rate of the conventional treatment group was statistically higher than the new treatment group(P=0.002).Moreover,among all patients with HE,the non-early treatment group showed significantly higher puerperal mortality rates compared to the early treatment group(P=0.006). Conclusions:Early PE and CRRT conducted within three days post-childbirth,enhance puerperal prog-nosis for HBV-related gestational ACLF.

Objective:To investigate the prospective association of sleep duration with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults in Suzhou.Methods:The study used the data of 53 269 participants aged 30-79 years recruited in the baseline survey from 2004 to 2008 and the follow-up until December 31, 2017 of China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) conducted in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. After excluding participants with airflow limitation, self-reported chronic bronchitis/emphysema/coronary heart disease history at the baseline survey and abnormal or incomplete data, a total of 45 336 participants were included in the final analysis. The association between daily sleep duration and the risk for developing COPD was analyzed by using a Cox proportional hazard regression model, and the hazard ratio ( HR) values and their 95% CI were calculated. The analysis was stratified by age, gender and lifestyle factors, and cross-analysis was conducted according to smoking status and daily sleep duration. Results:The median follow-up time was 11.12 years, with a total of 515 COPD diagnoses in the follow-up. After adjusting for potential confounders, multifactorial Cox proportional hazard regression analysis showed that daily sleep duration ≥10 hours was associated with higher risk for developing COPD ( HR=1.42, 95% CI: 1.03-1.97). The cross analysis showed that excessive daily sleep duration increased the risk for COPD in smokers ( HR=2.49, 95% CI: 1.35-4.59, interaction P<0.001). Conclusion:Longer daily sleep duration (≥10 hours) might increase the risk for COPD in adults in Suzhou, especially in smokers.

Objective:To explore the construction of a competency-oriented off-campus practice training system for master of public health (MPH).Methods:Through literature review and analysis on domestic and foreign MPH degree training models, a comprehensive and feasible MPH off-campus practice training system was designed innovatively.Results:The construction of a "4+N+Comprehensive Evaluation" practice system for MPH programs with a practice duration of more than 2 years has been explored by high-level public health talent training demonstration base of Sun Yat-sen University-Guangzhou CDC. "4" represents practice-based teaching, professional practice, participation in public health project management, and research for the training of MPH in terms of theory, practice, management and research anility of public health. "N" represents expanded practice to train MPH with comprehensive competence and professional spirit," and comprehensive evaluation is used to assess the training effect.Conclusion:A competency MPH off-campus practice system of "4+N+Comprehensive Evaluation" has been established for the training of high-level public health professionals in new era.

Objective To investigate the virulence and drug resistance characteristics of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli isolated from patients with infectious diarrhea in our hospital.Methods The preliminary identification of microbes was carried out by the VITEK-MS microbial mass spectrometry detection system and virulence genes were detected by the multiplex real-time PCR.Five types of diarrhea-genic Escherichia coli(DEC)clinically isolated from patients with infectious diarrhea in our hospital were identified.The drug resist-ance characteristics of DEC strains were detected by the microbroth dilution and E-test.The drug-resistant molecular characteristics were analyzed by the next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics.The Fisher exact probability method was used for statistical analy-sis.Results The detection rate of DEC in our hospital was 11.9%,with enteroaggregative E.coli(EAEC)accounting for 37.5%,a-typical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli(EPEC)accounting for 34.38%,enterotoxigenic E.coli(ETEC)accounting for 25.0%,and enteroinvasive E.coli(EIEC)accounting for 3.12%.None of enterohemorrhagic E.coli(EHEC)strain was detected.The resistance rates of 32 DEC strains to ampicillin,tetracycline,and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole were 53.12%,43.75%,and 37.5%,respec-tively.ESBLs(+)strains accounted for 18.75%,and the detection rate of multidrug-resistant strains was 83.83%,significantly higher than that of ESBLs(-)strains(P=0.042).A total of 25 ST genotypes were obtained from 32 DEC strains.The dominant genotypes were ST10(4 strains,12.5%),followed by ST28(2 strains,6.25%),ST31(2 strains,6.25%),ST3153(2 strains,6.25%),and the other 21 genotypes(1 strain,3.13%).One carbapenem resistant strain carrying the blaNDM-1 gene was detected in EAEC.Conclu-sion Four virulence genes such as aggR,pic,astA,and eae,are more common in the DEC of patients with infectious diarrhea in our hospital,with EAEC and EPEC as the main subtypes.The genotypes are highly polymorphic,and multidrug-resistant strains have been detected.

Clarifying the applicability （indications or contraindications） of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） dietary regimens to different syndromes is a guarantee for the rational application and safety of TCM dietary therapy. By considering evidence from ancient literature， modern research and experts' experience， the Grading System for Syndrome Suitability of Dietary Therapy in TCM （GRADE-SSD） has been constructed. According to the currently available highest-quality evidence， GRADE-SSD classified the applicability of TCM dietary therapy to various TCM syndromes into 2 categories and 4 grades： "definitely" applicable/contradicted （Grade A）， "very likely" applicable/contradicted （Grade B）， "possibly" applicable/contradicted （Grade C）， and insufficient evidence to determine （Grade D）. When applying， first， systematically search the currently available ancient books and clinical research evidence. For different types of evidence （ancient TCM books， randomized controlled trials， observational studies， and meta-analyses）， use the prescribed tools to evaluate the quality of the evidence， and then determine the applicability level of TCM syndromes of dietary therapy based on the principle of "taking the highest" quality. If there is a lack of direct evidence， GRADE-SSD supports a downgraded evaluation based on indirect evidence of "similar prescriptions". When there is a lack of ancient books and clinical research， the GRADE-SSD plan can evaluate the quality of evidence from peer consensus or expert opinions for the applicability level of TCM syndromes of dietary therapy. Based on the requirements for the safety of TCM dietary therapy， when there is both "applicable" and "contradicted" evidence， it should be considered as "contradicted" evidence. GRADE-SSD also provides an evidence certainty update plan based on new evidence in the future. The evaluation results of GRADE-SSD can provide a basis for setting inclusion/exclusion criteria in clinical trials of TCM dietary therapy and stating the applicability of each syndrome in the labels of dietary therapy products.