Objective:To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods:This study employed a single-center, cross-sectional design combined with online Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. A total of 16 187 pieces of lung function data for COPD screening from the “Happy Breathing” project in the Jingzhou area between September 2021 and October 2023 were initially collected. Cases with missing questionnaire information, failed quality control, or isolated restrictive or small airway dysfunction were excluded, resulting in a final dataset of 3 999 cases, comprising 2 330 non-COPD and 1 669 COPD cases. Binary COPD status was set as the outcome variable, with BMI as the exposure variable. A smooth curve plot was used to depict the relationship between BMI and COPD prevalence; if non-linearity was observed, a two-piece linear regression model was employed to calculate threshold effects, adjusting for potential confounders such as age, sex, smoking history, biomass fuel exposure, and COPD awareness. Subsequently, online genome-wide association study (GWAS) data were utilized for MR analysis to explore any potential causal link between high BMI and COPD development.Results:Analysis of the “Happy Breathing” COPD screening data from the Jingzhou area revealed a nonlinear relationship between BMI and COPD risk. For BMI values <23.7 kg/m2, each 1 kg/m2 increase in BMI was associated with an 18% decrease in COPD risk ( OR=0.82, 95% CI: 0.79-0.85). However, for BMI >23.7 kg/m2, no significant association was found between increasing BMI and COPD risk ( OR=1.00, 95% CI: 0.96-1.05). MR analysis using online GWAS data suggested no potential causal relationship between high BMI and COPD occurrence, with both heterogeneity and pleiotropy tests yielding P>0.05. Conclusion:There may be a nonlinear relationship between BMI and the risk of COPD, with no apparent association between BMI and COPD risk for values above 23.7 kg/m2.

Objective:To investigate the effect and mechanism of the V-set and immunoglobulin domain-containing 4 ( VSIG4 ) gene mutation on the function of microglia in retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Methods:Localization of VSIG4 in the retina was detected by immunofluorescence.HMC3 cells (human microglial cells) were transfected with wild-type (Len-WT) VSIG4 gene, mutant type (Len-Mut) VSIG4 gene and empty vector virus (Len-Cont) and stimulated by the presence or absence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), then divided into control group, LPS-Len-Mut group, LPS-Len-WT group, LPS-Len-Cont group, Len-Mut group, Len-WT group and Len-Cont group.The mRNA expression levels of the inflammatory factors interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR.Protein expression levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1), glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4), nuclear transcription factor-κB (NF-κB) p65 subunit (P65), and phosphorylated P65 (PP65) were detected by Western blot.Cell phagocytic function was detected by phagocytosis assay.Cell migration ability was detected by cell scratch and transwell migration assay.LPS- stimulated HMC3 cells were co-cultured with 661W cells (mouse retinal photoreceptor cells), and the expression levels of B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-2-associated X (Bax) proteins of the cells were detected by Western blot.The number of apoptotic cells was determined by apoptosis assay. Results:VSIG4 was localized to microglia in mouse retina.The real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR results showed that compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the relative expression levels of IL-1β and TNF-α mRNA in HMC3 cells were significantly increased in LPS-Len-Mut group (both at P<0.05).The Western blot results showed that compared with LPS- Len-WT group, the protein expression levels of Nrf2, HO-1, and GPX4 in HMC3 cells were significantly reduced in LPS-Len-Mut group, and the PP65/P65 ratio was significantly increased (all at P<0.05).The phagocytic experiment results showed that the phagocytic rates of HMC3 cells in Len-Cont group, LPS-Len-Cont group, LPS-Len-WT group, and LPS-Len-Mut group were (35.67±3.22)%, (63.67±10.07)%, (84.00±3.46)%, and (64.67±2.31)%, respectively, showing a statistically significant difference ( F=59.06, P<0.001).Compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the phagocytic rate of HMC3 cells was significantly reduced in LPS-Len-Mut group ( P<0.05).The results of cell scratch and transwell migration assay showed that compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the migration rate of HMC3 cells at 24 and 48 hours and the number of invading cells per unit area at 24 hours were significantly reduced in LPS-Len-Mut group (all at P<0.05).Compared with LPS-Len-WT group, the expression ratio of Bax/Bcl-2 protein and the number of cell apoptosis were significantly increased in the LPS-Len-Mut group under the co-culture system (both at P<0.05). Conclusions:VSIG4 is localized to mouse retinal microglia.When the VSIG4 gene in RP mutates, HMC3 cells under LPS stimulation exhibit a series of changes, including activation of the NF-κB signaling pathway, decreased activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway, increased secretion of inflammatory cytokines, reduced phagocytic and migratory abilities, and increased cell apoptosis in co-culture systems.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.

Objective Exploring the effectiveness of blended learning based on the BOPPPS model applied to the education of medical students in professionalism.Methods A total of 96 clinical medical students in the 2023 grade of Harbin Medical University were selected as the research subjects.The control group was taught using traditional teaching methods,while the experimental group was taught using blended teaching methods based on the BOPPPS model.The teaching effectiveness of the two groups was compared using scale assessment and process evaluation methods.Results The experimental group scored significantly higher than the control group in terms of theoretical knowledge,professional awareness,professional ethics,communication skills,teamwork,and other indicators(P＜0.05).Conclusion The BOPPPS-based teaching model has shown significant application effects in the education of professionalism for medical students,which can effectively promote the cultivation of professionalism for medical students.