Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019, this study characterized the burden of dietary iron deficiency across 154 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). A joinpoint regression model was employed to assess temporal trends in disease burden. Pearson correlation analysis and locally weighted regression were utilized to investigate the relationship between burden and the socio-demographic index (SDI). Slope indices and concentration indices were calculated to evaluate health inequalities, while frontier analysis explored disease burden benchmarks. Key metrics included prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Results revealed downward trends in age-standardized prevalence rates and age-standardized DALYs rates of dietary iron deficiency among children under 10 years old in 117 and 125 BRI countries, respectively, from 1990 to 2019. A significant negative correlation was observed between disease burden and SDI in 2019 ( R=-0.80, P<0.001). The slope indices decreased from -936 (95% CI:-1 006, -806) in 1990 to -1 128 (95% CI:-1 256, -999) in 2019, while the concentration indices declined from -0.24 (95% CI:-0.28, -0.20) to -0.35 (95% CI:-0.39, -0.30) during the same period. Frontier analysis further identified substantial gaps between observed outcomes and optimal performance thresholds in several countries.

Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019, this study characterized the burden of dietary iron deficiency across 154 countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). A joinpoint regression model was employed to assess temporal trends in disease burden. Pearson correlation analysis and locally weighted regression were utilized to investigate the relationship between burden and the socio-demographic index (SDI). Slope indices and concentration indices were calculated to evaluate health inequalities, while frontier analysis explored disease burden benchmarks. Key metrics included prevalence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Results revealed downward trends in age-standardized prevalence rates and age-standardized DALYs rates of dietary iron deficiency among children under 10 years old in 117 and 125 BRI countries, respectively, from 1990 to 2019. A significant negative correlation was observed between disease burden and SDI in 2019 ( R=-0.80, P<0.001). The slope indices decreased from -936 (95% CI:-1 006, -806) in 1990 to -1 128 (95% CI:-1 256, -999) in 2019, while the concentration indices declined from -0.24 (95% CI:-0.28, -0.20) to -0.35 (95% CI:-0.39, -0.30) during the same period. Frontier analysis further identified substantial gaps between observed outcomes and optimal performance thresholds in several countries.

Objective:To investigate the relationship between the expression levels of serum glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) and mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4 (SMAD4) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and the severity and prognosis of coronary artery disease.Methods:A total of 192 ACS patients admitted to Shandong First Medical University Affiliated Qingdao Hospital from June 2020 to May 2022 were selected as the ACS group, while 192 non ACS patients admitted to the same hospital were selected as the non ACS group. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method was applied to determine the expression levels of serum GSK-3β and SMAD4 in two groups. The Gensini score was applied to evaluate the degree of coronary artery disease in patients, Spearman method was applied to analyze the correlation between serum GSK-3β, SMAD4 expression levels and Gensini score in ACS patients. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was applied to analyze the predictive efficacy of serum GSK-3β and SMAD4 levels on the prognosis of ACS patients.Results:The serum levels of GSK-3β and SMAD4 in the ACS group were significantly higher than those in the non ACS group: (2.70 ± 0.40) μg/L vs. (2.24 ± 0.41) μg/L, (12.19 ± 2.10) μg/L vs. (9.79 ± 2.82) μg/L, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The serum levels of GSK-3β and SMAD4 in ACS patients with mild, moderate and severe coronary artery disease increased sequentially ( P<0.05). Spearman analysis showed that serum GSK-3β and SMAD4 levels in ACS patients were positively correlated with Gensini total score ( r = 0.569 and 0.587, P<0.01). In ACS patients, 48 cases had poor prognosis, and the incidence of poor prognosis was 25.00% (48/192); 144 cases had a good prognosis. The serum levels of GSK-3β and SMAD4 in ACS patients with poor prognosis were significantly higher than those in ACS patients with good prognosis: (3.15 ± 0.53) μg/L vs. (2.55 ± 0.36) μg/L, (14.03 ± 2.08) μg/L vs. (11.58 ± 2.11) μg/L, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.05). The ROC curve result indicated that the area under the curve (AUC) for predicting poor prognosis in ACS patients with serum GSK-3β and SMAD4 levels alone and in combination was 0.799, 0.784 and 0.858, respectively, the AUC predicted by the combination of the two was obviously higher than the AUC predicted separately ( Z = 2.04 and 2.75, P = 0.041 and 0.006). Conclusions:The expression levels of GSK-3β and SMAD4 in the serum of ACS patients are abnormally elevated. They are positively correlated with the degree of coronary artery disease in ACS patients, and both have good predictive power for adverse prognosis in ACS patients, while the combined use of the two has better predictive performance.

Glioma is the most common type of cancer in the brain and central nervous system,mainly originated from glioma cells or neuronal cells.It is characterized by high prevalence,recurrence rate and mortality.Among aggressive brain tumors,the incidence of glioma is the highest.Long non-coding RNA(lncRNA)is one of the most popular non-coding RNAs in tumor research.It has a variety of biological functions and regulates gene expression at the transcription,post-transcription and genetic levels.It was found that lncRNA was abnormally expressed in cancer patients,and abnormally expressed lncRNA was also found in glioma.lncRNA regulates the occurrence and development of gliomas through different signaling pathways,and affects the heterogeneity and invasiveness of gliomas through the glycolytic pathway.In addition,immune-related lncRNAs are valuable in evaluating the diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of gliomas.In this article,the role of lncRNA in glioma will be reviewed from three aspects including regulation of signaling pathway,glycolytic pathway and immunoregulation.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic is the most widespread global pandemic in the past 100 years. Person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 infection leads to the major threat of human safety and health. At 00:00 on January 24th, 2020, Tianjin City launched the first-level response to the COVID-19 epidemic. At 18:00 on the same day, Management Committee of Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone of Tianjin received areport that there were 15 people who had fever on the Costa Crociere carrying 4 806 people from Japan back to the home port of Tianjin Dongjiang Cruise. At the same time, there are more than 140 Chinese Hubei tourists. Tianjin Municipal Committee and Government, Tianjin Customs, Binhai New Area District Committee Government, Tianjin Health Commission, Tianjin Binhai New Area Health Commission formed an emergency command center immediately to deal with the epidemic comprehensively. At 06:40 on January 25th, 2020, the medical investigation team made up by Tianjin Binhai New Area Health Commission and Tianjin East Administration of Customs boarded the cruise ship. With reference to the customs inspection and quarantine regulations, in accordance with the Diagnosis and treatment of pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus (trial version 3) for mulated by the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Novel coronavirus infected pneumonia port control and technology plan (first version) formulated by the General Administration of Customs, combined with the actual situation of cruise ships, the medical investigation team developed the inspection standards, including door-to-door inspections, temperature measurement and epidemiological investigations on all persons on board of the cruise ship. A total of 4 806 person-times were investigated in the affected area, including 3 706 tourists and 1 100 crew members. Seventeen people at high risk of COVID-19 were identified, including three Wuhan tourists. The reports of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) nucleic acid detection on throat swab samples for those who were identified as high risk were returned as all negative at 14:54 on the same day. At 19:30, the medical investigation team completed the investigation and evacuated the cruise ship. The temperature measurement, medical observation and resettlement of passenger were handed over to relevant personnel. After 2 weeks, the follow-up result of 2019-nCoV nucleic acid of 17 high risk people were all negative. The overall command and comprehensive coordination of the onshore command center together with the rigid principles and excellent responds ability of the on-site epidemic investigation team ensured the successful completion of the epidemic investigation work, and also provided reference for further improving the management and disposal capacity of public health emergencies at sea.

The influence of angled abutments on stress of peri-implant bone is a controversial issue. It is widely accepted that the use of angled abutments will increase adverse stress distributions on implants and surrounding bones. However, comparisons of clinical success rates of implants restored with angled and straight abutments indicate no significant differences. This review summarized the clinical application and biomechanical research associated with angled abutments. The use of angled abutments did not detrimentally affect the retention of dental implants, and tt was possible that the magnitude of stress within peri-implant bone increased or decreased under different conditions. Therefore, further researches should be conducted to confirm that favorable peri-implant stress levels may be induced if suitable angulation of abutments is selected.

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of stage treatment withTiao He Ying Wei(regulating Ying-nutritional and Wei-defensive qi) needling in treating insomnia.Method A hundred insomnia patients presenting difficulty falling asleep were randomized into group A1 and B1, 50 cases each; 100 insomnia patients presenting difficulty maintaining sleep were randomized into group A2 and B2, 50 cases in each group; 100 insomnia patients presenting early-morning awakening were randomized into group A3 and B3, 50 cases each. Group A1, A2 and A3 were treated withTiao He Ying Wei needling, while group B1, B2 and B3 were treated with conventional medication. The Symptoms score and cerebral blood flow indicators were observed before and after the intervention.Result After the treatment, the symptoms scores were significantly changed in each group (P<0.05). The improvement of symptoms score in group A1 was superior to that in group B1 (P<0.05); the improvement of symptoms score in group A2 was superior to that in group B2 (P<0.05); the improvement of symptoms score in group A3 was superior to that in group B3 (P<0.05). The cerebral blood flow indicators (middle cerebral artery, posterior cerebral artery, anterior cerebral artery, and basilar artery) were significantly changed after the treatment in group A1, A2 and A3 (P<0.05). After the treatment, there were significant differences in comparing the cerebral blood flow indicators between group A1 and B1, A2 and B2, and A3 and B3 (P<0.05).Conclusion Stage treatment withTiao He Ying Wei needling can improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients.

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus electroacupuncture (EA) in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis.Methods:A total of 98 eligible patients with post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis were divided into group A and B by the random number table, 49 cases in each group. Group A was intervened by Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus EA; group B was given medicinal fumigation. The clinical efficacies of the two groups were compared.Results:The markedly effective rate of group A was significantly higher than that of group B.Conclusion:Zhang's acupoint pressure therapy plus EA can produce a satisfactory clinical efficacy in treating post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis, and is worth promotion.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to find if systemic family therapy (SFT) does work in anxiety and depression with epilepsy in adolescents (ADAE). METHODS: 104 adolescents with epilepsy, aged 13-20 years old, were included from December 2009 to December 2010, the enrolled patients were with anxiety [Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) score ≥14 points] or depression [Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score ≥20 points]. The patients were randomly divided into the control group (n=52) treated with antiepileptic drugs (AED) and the intervention group (n=52) undergone Systemic Family Therapy (SFT) as well as AED. The AED improvements, anxiety and depression scores, Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), Family Assessment Device (FAD) and scale of systemic family dynamics (SSFD) were observed after 3-month treatment. RESULTS: The frequencies of epileptic seizures in intervention group was decreased much more significantly than the control group (4.22±3.54 times/month vs. 6.20±5.86 times/month, p=0.04); and the scores of anxiety (9.52±6.28 points vs. 13.48±8.47 points, p=0.01) and depression (13.86±9.17 points vs. 18.89±8.73 points, p=0.02) were significantly decreased than the control group; meanwhile, the family dynamics and family functions were significantly improved, and the social support was also increased (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: SFT combined with AEDs had better efficacies than AEDs alone, not only the frequency of epileptic seizures was decreased, but also the patients' anxiety and depression were improved, and the family dynamics, family functions and social support were improved.
Adolescent* ; Anticonvulsants ; Anxiety* ; Comorbidity* ; Depression* ; Epilepsy* ; Family Therapy* ; Humans

BACKGROUND:It has been demonstrated that there are different expressions of fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) in most malignant tumors such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, lung carcinoma and bladder carcinoma;therefore, FABPs are closely related to the occurrence, metastasis, invasion and drug resistance of malignant tumors. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of fatty acid binding protein-5 (FABP-5) silencing on the proliferation, invasion and apoptosis of U251 cel s (human glioma cel s). METHODS:siRNA molecules targeting the mRNA of FABP-5 was designed and chenical y synthesized, which was transiently transfected into U251 cel s. U251 cel s were divided into three groups:Lv-shRNA-FABP-5 was added into FABP-5-shRNA group, LV-shRNA-NC added into negative control group, and blank control group underwent normal culture. mRNA and protein expressions of FABP-5 were detected by RT-PCR and western blot assay, respectively. The cel proliferation in vitro was determined by cel counting kit-8 assay, the cel cycle, apoptosis and expressions of CD44+and CD133+were detected by flow cytometry, and the apoptosis was observed using TUNEL staining. RESULTS AND COUNCLUSION:mRNA and protein expressions of FABP-5 in the FABP-5-shRNA group were significantly lower than those in the negative control and blank control groups. Compared with the negative control and blank control groups, the cel growth rate was significantly decreased, the cel cycle arrested in the G0/G1 phase, and the cel number in the S phase was decreased, and moreover, the proportion of CD44+/CD133+expression was significantly decreased in the FABP-5-shRNA group (P<0.05). Besides, compared with the negative control and blank control groups, the apoptosis rate was significantly increased, and the cel proliferation and invasiveness were significantly decreased in the FABP-5-shRNA group (P<0.05). In conclusion, it is possible that FABP-5 directly or indirectly regulates the cel cycle and apoptosis of glioma cel s, and its expression changes share a close relationship with the invasiveness of tumor cel s.