1.Longitudinal association between trajectories of class belongingness and depressive symptoms among college students
LI Hailing, LIU Lu, ZHANG Kuo, WANG Jingxin, YANG Yandong
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(4):527-530
Objective:
To explore the dynamic developmental trajectories of college students class belongingness during their college years and its longitudinal predictive effects on depressive symptoms, so as to provide targeted insights for precise campus psychological interventions.
Methods:
In October 2021 (T1), a total of 4 720 college students from a university in Shandong Province were selected by cluster sampling method and followed up for 3 years. Surveys were conducted annually (T2: October 2022, T3: October 2023, T4: October 2024). The Class Belongingness Scale and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) were used to assess students class belongingness and depressive symptoms. Latent growth mixture modeling was employed to identify trajectories of class belonging, and multinomial Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the predictive effects of these trajectory classes on depressive symptoms.
Results:
Mean scores of class belongingness across T1-T4 were (73.24±11.95, 74.76±12.25, 75.25±12.38, 77.64±11.63), and the scores of depressive symptoms were [1.00 (0, 5.00), 0 (0, 3.00), 0 (0, 2.00), 0 (0, 2.00)]. The developmental trajectories of class belongingness were categorized into three types: the high-starting ascending group ( 56.61 %), the low-starting descending group (11.91%), and the medium-starting stable group (31.48%). Multinomial Logistic regression analysis showed that, compared to the medium-starting stable group, the high-starting ascending group had a lower probability of developing mild depressive symptoms ( OR=0.27, 95%CI =0.15-0.47) and moderate or above depressive symptoms ( OR=0.29, 95% CI = 0.14-0.60) (both P <0.05). Conversely, the low-starting descending group had a higher probability of developing mild depressive symptoms ( OR=2.31, 95%CI =1.65-3.22) and moderate or above depressive symptoms ( OR=7.49, 95%CI = 3.82-14.69) (both P <0.05).
Conclusion
Declining trajectory of class belongingness is a risk factor for depressive symptoms, while sustained upward trend may mitigate such risks.
2.Study on the causal relationship between gut microbiota and giant cell arteritis and its treatment strategies based on mendelian randomization and bioinformatics
Zhouxuan LEI ; Zheming XIONG ; Jingxin GE ; Ling YE ; Hui ZHANG ; Xiankui SHU ; Yanfang YANG ; Hezhen WU ; Bo LIU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2025;29(1):38-47
Objective:To explore the relationship between gut microbiota and giant cell arteritis (GCA), and to identifyits potential therapeutic strategies.Methods:Gut microbiota data were obtained from the MiBioGen consortium genome-wide association study (GWAS), and GCA data were obtained from the FinnGen consortium public GWAS. Causal associations between gut microbiota and GCA were assessed using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses, including inverse-variance weighted (IVW), weighted median, MR-Egger regression, simple mode, and weighted mode methods. Heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy were evaluated, and false positive results were excluded by using the Benjamini-Hochberg (BH) method of multiple hypothesis testing. All analyses were completed using the TwoSampleMR and MRPRESSO software packages (version 4.3.0) in R language. The analysis of the intestinal flora data, followed by conducting network pharmacology analysis were carried out by Cytoscape 3.9.1 and perform molecular docking verification was performed with AutoDock Vina software.Results:IVW simulations revealed 13 gut microbiota taxa were associated with GCA, of which Lachnospiraceae was significantly negatively associated with GCA risk[nSNP=16, OR(95% CI)=0.32(0.16, 0.63), β=-1.15, Se=0.35, P=0.001, FDR<0.05], and there was no heterogeneity (Cochran′s Q test, Q=13.42, P=0.490) as well as horizontal pleiotropy ( P=0.370). Further literature search and computer simulation docking analysis showed that genistein binds to MMP2 with a binding energy of -43.1 kJ/mol. Conclusion:Lachnospiraceae in the gut microbiota was is negatively associated with GCA, and genistein may be able to regulate the abundance of Lachnospiraceae through the MMP2 target to treat GCA, providing a new therapeutic approach for giant cell arteritis.
3.Study on the causal relationship between gut microbiota and giant cell arteritis and its treatment strategies based on mendelian randomization and bioinformatics
Zhouxuan LEI ; Zheming XIONG ; Jingxin GE ; Ling YE ; Hui ZHANG ; Xiankui SHU ; Yanfang YANG ; Hezhen WU ; Bo LIU
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2025;29(1):38-47
Objective:To explore the relationship between gut microbiota and giant cell arteritis (GCA), and to identifyits potential therapeutic strategies.Methods:Gut microbiota data were obtained from the MiBioGen consortium genome-wide association study (GWAS), and GCA data were obtained from the FinnGen consortium public GWAS. Causal associations between gut microbiota and GCA were assessed using two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses, including inverse-variance weighted (IVW), weighted median, MR-Egger regression, simple mode, and weighted mode methods. Heterogeneity and horizontal pleiotropy were evaluated, and false positive results were excluded by using the Benjamini-Hochberg (BH) method of multiple hypothesis testing. All analyses were completed using the TwoSampleMR and MRPRESSO software packages (version 4.3.0) in R language. The analysis of the intestinal flora data, followed by conducting network pharmacology analysis were carried out by Cytoscape 3.9.1 and perform molecular docking verification was performed with AutoDock Vina software.Results:IVW simulations revealed 13 gut microbiota taxa were associated with GCA, of which Lachnospiraceae was significantly negatively associated with GCA risk[nSNP=16, OR(95% CI)=0.32(0.16, 0.63), β=-1.15, Se=0.35, P=0.001, FDR<0.05], and there was no heterogeneity (Cochran′s Q test, Q=13.42, P=0.490) as well as horizontal pleiotropy ( P=0.370). Further literature search and computer simulation docking analysis showed that genistein binds to MMP2 with a binding energy of -43.1 kJ/mol. Conclusion:Lachnospiraceae in the gut microbiota was is negatively associated with GCA, and genistein may be able to regulate the abundance of Lachnospiraceae through the MMP2 target to treat GCA, providing a new therapeutic approach for giant cell arteritis.
4.Experience and literature review on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in 3 patients with cardiac arrest in a mountain area hospital
Hubo TANG ; Xianzhi WU ; Jingxin ZHANG ; Yong ZOU ; Zuowei LI ; Ran CHEN ; Weiwei ZHOU ; Bo YANG ; Xiaoshu ZUO ; Jie WEI ; Jing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(6):735-738
Objective To analyze the treatment effects of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation(ECPR)in 3 patients with cardiac arrest due to cardiac causes in a mountain area hospital,providing a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods The combined treatment process of 3 patients with cardiogenic cardiac arrest admitted to Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County People's Hospital from January to December 2023 was retrospectively analyzed,and the treatment experience was summarized.Results All 3 patients underwent continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation while urgently initiating the ECPR combined rescue process.First,a central venous catheter(CVC)was established under ultrasound guidance to create access for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO).Once the ECMO equipment from a higher-level hospital arrived,the circuit was replaced,significantly reducing the time required for subsequent patient treatment.Finally,two patients with acute myocardial infarction underwent emergency coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)under ECMO support,resulting in the restoration of spontaneous cardiac rhythm and gradual stabilization of vital signs.The last patient was discharged after recovery following transfer to a higher-level hospital,while another patient received rehabilitation treatment after hemodynamic stability was achieved.The third patient,who experienced cardiac arrest due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,regained spontaneous rhythm after ECMO,but due to poor neurological recovery after transfer to a higher-level hospital,the family chose to withdraw treatment.Conclusions ECPR is a rapid extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation method for patients who cannot regain spontaneous rhythm or experience recurrent cardiac arrest.It aims to improve patient survival rates.In grassroots medical centers lacking the necessary conditions,early assistance from regional advanced medical centers can ensure rapid transfer and surgery under ECMO support,providing a guarantee for favorable patient outcomes.
5.Review of the clinical application progress of cerebrovascular ultrasound
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;21(11):721-725
Cerebrovascular ultrasound includes transcranial color coded Doppler(TCCD)and transcranial Doppler(TCD).The clinical application of TCCD and TCD has gone through a clinical application process over 30,40 years,respectively.Cerebrovascular ultrasound is increasingly receiving clinical attention for early screening,diagnosis,treatment,and follow-up of intracranial and extracranial artery(especially intracranial artery)lesions,especially for the evaluation of neurological function,ischemic stroke,subarachnoid hemorrhage,right-to-left shunting,cerebral blood flow autoregulation,sickle cell anemia,and other diseases.This review focused on reviewing the progress of clinical applications of cerebrovascular ultrasound both domestically and internationally.
6.Analysis of a questionnaire survey on several issues related to the Chinese expert consensus on cerebrovascular ultrasound detection
Jingxin ZHONG ; Aihua OU ; Yang HUA
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2024;21(11):752-758
Objective To investigate the current status,diagnostic difficulties,and the necessity of formulating a consensus on several issues of cerebrovascular ultrasound examination in China.Methods A network questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate several problems of cerebrovascular ultrasound and the needs of expert consensus among practitioners of transcranial Doppler(TCD)ultrasound and transcranial color coded Doppler(TCCD)ultrasound in medical institutions.The questionnaire covered the basic information of the respondent group,including the region where the medical institution was located(Q1),the level of the medical institution(Q2),the scope of practice of TCD or TCCD practitioners(Q3),title(Q4);the assessment mode of cerebrovascular and cervical vascular(Q5);the general demand for expert consensus(Q6)and TCD diagnosis-related issues(Q7-Q17).There were three dimensions of TCD diagnosis-related issues(diagnostic criteria,multi-dimensional comprehensive assessment,and dynamic monitoring during the perioperative period of angioplasty),with a total of 11 items(Q7-Q17:intracranial artery stenosis or occlusion,vascular development anomalies,side branch circulation judgment,ultrasound dynamic monitoring after angioplasty,cerebral vasospasm,contrast-enhanced TCD examination,etc.).At the same time,open-ended questions were also set up:the most important content to be improved in cerebrovascular ultrasound(Q18).The reliability analysis of the questionnaire was used to assess the reliability,with Cronbach's α coefficient ≥0.7 considered as good reliability.The validity evaluation was conducted by factor analysis.The comparison of the demand for each item under different conditions was conducted by x2 test,and the Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare ranked data among different groups.Results A total of 1 395 complete and valid questionnaires were collected,involving TCD or TCCD practitioners from 31 provinces,autonomous regions,and municipalities(there was no response from the Xizang Autonomous Region),which had a certain representativeness.Survey reliability evaluation:Cronbach's α coefficient=0.917(F=132.702,P<0.01).Factor analysis,KOM=0.930(x2=8 478.844,P<0.01),the cumulative contribution rate was 70.600%when taking into account three factors.Among the respondents,the proportion of those from tertiary-level grade A hospitals was the highest(64.2%[896/1 395]);the distribution of titles was dominated by those of attending physicians(48.5%[676/1 395]),followed by senior titles(37.2%[519/1 395]);among the respondents,66.6%(929/1 395)said they urgently needed expert consensus,while 32.7%(456/1 395)said they needed to improve existing standards.There were significant differences in the needs for expert consensus and each item across different regions,professional titles and evaluation models(all P<0.05).Conclusions The questionnaire have high reliability and validity.There is an urgent need for expert consensus on several issues related to cerebrovascular ultrasound among the respondents.The establishment of expert consensus would contribute to standardized and precise evaluation system,thereby promoting quality control management and standardization of cerebrovascular ultrasound practices.
7.Epidemiological characteristics of outbreaks of norovirus GII.17P17 acute gastroenteritis in China, 2022
Yanhui YANG ; Xiangyu KONG ; Qing ZHANG ; Lijiao CAO ; Shi CONG ; Jingxin LI ; Miao JIN ; Zhaojun DUAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2024;38(1):58-66
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of norovirus (NoV) acute gastroenteritis (AGE) outbreaks caused by GII.17[P17] variant in China, 2022.Methods:Information and specimens of AGE outbreaks between January and December 2022 were collected. NoV RNA was detected in all specimens by real-time RT-PCR. The viral genome of the positive specimens were amplified, sequenced and analyzed.Results:Between January and December 2022, 360 AGE outbreaks were reported cumulatively, of which 266 outbreaks successfully obtained genotype results. GII.17 [P17] was one of the main genotypes and detected in 34 outbreaks (12.78%, 34/266), with the highest number of outbreaks detected in spring (6 outbreaks in March and 7 outbreaks in May), mainly in childcare facilities and primary schools (61.76%, 21/34). According to the result of NoV genotype analysis in different age groups, 14 strains of GII.17 [P17] in this study belonged to Cluster III b and SC III branch of Cluster III (Kawasaki308) in the capsid region and polymerase region, respectively, and both belonged to the same cluster as the variant strain (GZ41621 strain) that caused the NoV AGE outbreaks in China during the 2014/15 season. Compared to reference strains of Cluster I, Cluster II and Cluster III a, Cluster III b was provided with 22 amino acid mutations in VP1. The main amino acid changes in the subgroup of Cluster III b including the virus strains isolated in this study were at T294I and Q299R of antigen epitope A, an insertion mutation occurred at antigen epitope D, H353Q at the site I of the human histo-blood group antigen receptor binding site. The selection pressure analysis detected a large number of negative selection sites, indicating that negative selection plays an important role in the evolution of VP1 genes.Conclusions:GII.17 [P17] was one of the primary genotypes responsible for NoV diarrhea outbreaks in China in 2022. Phylogenetic analysis had revealed that it still belonged to the same cluster as the novel GII.17 [P17] variant (strain GZ41621) that caused NoV epidemics in China during the 2014/15 season, exhibiting minor amino acid variations at the potential epitope.
8.Experience and literature review on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation in 3 patients with cardiac arrest in a mountain area hospital
Hubo TANG ; Xianzhi WU ; Jingxin ZHANG ; Yong ZOU ; Zuowei LI ; Ran CHEN ; Weiwei ZHOU ; Bo YANG ; Xiaoshu ZUO ; Jie WEI ; Jing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(6):735-738
Objective To analyze the treatment effects of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation(ECPR)in 3 patients with cardiac arrest due to cardiac causes in a mountain area hospital,providing a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.Methods The combined treatment process of 3 patients with cardiogenic cardiac arrest admitted to Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County People's Hospital from January to December 2023 was retrospectively analyzed,and the treatment experience was summarized.Results All 3 patients underwent continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation while urgently initiating the ECPR combined rescue process.First,a central venous catheter(CVC)was established under ultrasound guidance to create access for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO).Once the ECMO equipment from a higher-level hospital arrived,the circuit was replaced,significantly reducing the time required for subsequent patient treatment.Finally,two patients with acute myocardial infarction underwent emergency coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention(PCI)under ECMO support,resulting in the restoration of spontaneous cardiac rhythm and gradual stabilization of vital signs.The last patient was discharged after recovery following transfer to a higher-level hospital,while another patient received rehabilitation treatment after hemodynamic stability was achieved.The third patient,who experienced cardiac arrest due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,regained spontaneous rhythm after ECMO,but due to poor neurological recovery after transfer to a higher-level hospital,the family chose to withdraw treatment.Conclusions ECPR is a rapid extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation method for patients who cannot regain spontaneous rhythm or experience recurrent cardiac arrest.It aims to improve patient survival rates.In grassroots medical centers lacking the necessary conditions,early assistance from regional advanced medical centers can ensure rapid transfer and surgery under ECMO support,providing a guarantee for favorable patient outcomes.
9.Syndrome Differentiation and Treatment of Obesity from "Orchids to Eliminate Stagnant Qi"
Jingxin ZHOU ; Yizhen LU ; Jie YANG ; Jian JIN ; Juan MIAO ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(16):72-78
Obesity is a chronic, recurrent, and progressive metabolic disorder characterized by the abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat caused by multiple factors such as genetics, dietary structure, lifestyle and behavior, psychology, environment, and society, leading to an energy surplus. Obesity is a major risk factor that increases the risk of developing various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, and certain malignancies. The global incidence of obesity is increasing year by year. With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, more than half of adults in China are now overweight or obese, posing a serious threat to people's health and increasing the social and economic burden. It has become a pressing major public health issue that needs to be addressed urgently. The concept of obesity can be traced back to the Huangdi’s Internal Classic (Huang Di Nei Jing), which describes it as "the problems in fat and affluent people are caused by excessive taking of rich food", and suggests that ''frequent intake of rich and greasy foods can produce interior heat. Sweet flavor causes chest fullness. That is why its spleen-Qi flows upwards and changes into consumption-thirst disease. It can be treated by Eupatorii Herba which is used to remove stagnant Qi''. The stagnant qi is caused by the transformation failure of rich and greasy food and wine, so obesity is the disease of stagnant qi. Obesity is caused by indulging in rich and greasy food, wine, spicy and flavorful foods, raw and cold foods, and sweet and greasy foods, or overeating and leading a sedentary lifestyle, staying up late, or experiencing emotional imbalances such as excessive joy, anger, worry, pensiveness, and fear. It can also be caused by congenital abnormalities, leading to improper functioning of the spleen and stomach, dysregulation of the absorption and secretion of the small intestine, and the accumulation of stagnant Qi in the organs and muscles, resulting in a plump physique. The intake of food and drink depends on the functions of the stomach in receiving and decomposing, the small intestine in absorbing and secreting, and the spleen in transforming and transporting. The affected organs in obesity are the spleen, stomach, and small intestine. Orchids, specifically Eupatorii Herba and Lycopi Herba, are aromatic herbs that can regulate the smooth flow of Qi, eliminate stagnation, and cleanse impurities. In a broader sense, any aromatic and pungent substance that can invigorate the spleen, promote clarity, harmonize the stomach, reduce turbidity, and assist in the normal secretion and absorption functions of the small intestine, thereby eliminating excess, is referred to as orchid. Therefore, the treatment principle for obesity is to use ''orchids to eliminate stagnant Qi'', aiming to regulate the functions of the spleen, stomach, and small intestine using aromatic and pungent substances, gradually eliminating excessive dampness, phlegm, turbidity, and heat, and restore the balance of the middle energizer. This way, individuals who are obese can achieve a non-obese state.
10.Hypoglycemic Effect and Mechanism of Chinese Medicine Saponins: A Review
Chuan PENG ; Xuefang HU ; Zhengtao CHEN ; Chenyu DOU ; Peng YANG ; Jingxin BI ; Lei DING ; Lili WU ; Lingling QIN ; Tonghua LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(11):266-275
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, and disturbance of glucose and lipid metabolism, with elevated blood glucose as the main clinical manifestation. Due to its complex etiology and pathogenesis, there is no effective treatment, which critically threatens human health and places a heavy burden on society and families. Saponins are a class of glycosides with complex structures that have the advantage of a wide range of sources, elevated safety, and low adverse effects. As an essential active ingredient in Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine saponins have a variety of biological activities such as hypoglycemia, hypoglycaemia, anti-inflammation, antioxidation, anti-tumor, and immune modulation. In recent years, numerous studies have shown that Chinese medicine saponins are effective in preventing and treating T2DM. Although there have been numerous studies on the hypoglycemic effects and mechanisms of Chinese medicine saponins, there has been no systematic review of the mechanisms of Chinese medicine saponins in the treatment of T2DM. Therefore, to provide a theoretical basis for an in-depth study of the hypoglycemic effects of Chinese medicine saponins and a scientific basis for the development and clinical application of drugs, this paper systematically summarized the hypoglycemic mechanisms of Chinese medicine saponins, such as improving islet β-cell function, improving insulin resistance, inhibiting glycosidase activity, reducing the inflammatory response, anti-oxidative stress, and regulating intestinal flora, and analyzed the current research problems and development trends.


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