1.Research on the Correlation Between "Tiangui (天癸)" and Female Reproductive Genetic Diseases
Kun MA ; Ling WANG ; Lihua SUN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(9):1027-1032
This article further reveals the significance of "tiangui (天癸)" in female reproductive genetic diseases by analyzing the core influence of the "kidney-tiangui-chong and ren mai (冲任)-uterus" reproductive axis on the processes of birth, growth, robustness, and aging in females. Approaching tiangui through its heredity, material basis, temporality, rhythmicity, functional diversity and genetic polymorphism, and integrating reproductive genetics with epigenetics, it explores the potential associations between the characteristics of tiangui and the pathogenesis, clinical features, and therapeutic targets of female reproductive genetic diseases. This study furnishes a novel genetic interpretation of the physiological and pathological features of tiangui, offering scientific basis for the integrated prevention and treatment of female reproductive genetic diseases with traditional Chinese and western medicine.
2.Research on the Correlation Between "Tiangui (天癸)" and Female Reproductive Genetic Diseases
Kun MA ; Ling WANG ; Lihua SUN
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(9):1027-1032
This article further reveals the significance of "tiangui (天癸)" in female reproductive genetic diseases by analyzing the core influence of the "kidney-tiangui-chong and ren mai (冲任)-uterus" reproductive axis on the processes of birth, growth, robustness, and aging in females. Approaching tiangui through its heredity, material basis, temporality, rhythmicity, functional diversity and genetic polymorphism, and integrating reproductive genetics with epigenetics, it explores the potential associations between the characteristics of tiangui and the pathogenesis, clinical features, and therapeutic targets of female reproductive genetic diseases. This study furnishes a novel genetic interpretation of the physiological and pathological features of tiangui, offering scientific basis for the integrated prevention and treatment of female reproductive genetic diseases with traditional Chinese and western medicine.
3.Study on the effect and burden of precipitation on road traffic injuries in Zhejiang Province
Lihua GUO ; Weiquan ZENG ; Wenjun MA ; Ming ZHAO ; Jianxiong HU ; Na LI ; Jieming ZHONG ; Jingjing LIN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(4):605-611
Objective:To analyze the effect of precipitation on road traffic injuries (RTI) in Zhejiang Province.Methods:The RTI surveillance and meteorological data from 2009 to 2022 in Zhejiang Province were collected. Based on the time-stratified case-crossover design, the precipitation of case day and control day was compared, and the distributed lag nonlinear model was applied to analyze the correlation of precipitation and RTI. Stratified analyses were conducted to analyze the effect modification of gender, age, injury location, and temperature. An attributable fraction was used to assess the burden of RTI caused by precipitation.Results:A total of 239 970 RTIs were monitored in Zhejiang Province from 2009 to 2022, averaging 46 daily cases. The distributed lag nonlinear model showed that compared with no rain, the risk of RTI increased first and then decreased with the increase of precipitation. The risk of RTI was the highest when the precipitation was 30.99 mm ( OR=1.08, 95% CI: 1.05-1.11). The adverse effects on RTI mainly occurred on the day of precipitation, and it showed insignificant or protective effects with the extension of lag days. 1.34%(95% CI: 1.31%-1.36%) of RTI could be attributed to precipitation. Stratified analysis showed that gender, age, injury location, and temperature may modify the effect of precipitation on RTI. Precipitation caused a heavier burden on RTI in subgroups aged 18-64, females, and occurring on roads and in low temperatures. Conclusions:Precipitation can increase the risk of RTI. People aged 18-64 or females are the key groups for RTI prevention, and prevention and control efforts of precipitation-related RTI should be increased in road and low-temperature environments.
4.Homozygous adenosine deaminase 2 variant causing Sneddon syndrome:a case report
Fei MA ; Qinqin ZHANG ; Zhiwen LI ; Chenfei LIU ; Jun SHI ; Lihua QIAN ; Xiaoqiang LI ; Guofeng LI
Chinese Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2025;22(7):497-501
Sneddon syndrome is a rare neurocutaneous disorder that primarily affects small-and medium-sized arteries.Its clinical manifestations include livedo racemosa and recurrent cerebral ischemic events,and it may also involve multiple organs such as the heart,spleen,and kidneys.This disease can lead to early-onset stroke,making it a rare cause of stroke in young adults.This article reported a case of a young female patient who experienced two cerebral infarctions within one month.Genetic testing identified a homozygous mutation in the adenosine deaminase 2 gene,confirming the diagnosis of Sneddon syndrome.This case serves as a reference to improve clinical recognition of this disease.
5.Breastfeeding social support and postpartum depression from childbirth through 6 months postpartum in postpartum women: a longitudinal study
Youdi XIN ; Junfeng MA ; Lihua ZHOU ; Qianqian NI ; Guizhi CHENG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(1):35-40
Objective:To explore the trajectories of breastfeeding social support and postpartum depression from childbirth through 6 months postpartum in postpartum women.Methods:A longitudinal survey method was adopted. Using convenience sampling method, postpartum women who were hospitalized and delivered in the First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China from June to July 2023 were selected. The Hughes Breastfeeding Support Scale (HBSS) and Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) were used to collect data at three times including departure (T1), 42 days postpartum (T2), and 6 months postpartum (T3). Repeated analysis of variance was used to explore the trajectories of breastfeeding social support and postpartum depression at different times, and LSD test was used for pairwise comparison. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the HBSS and EPDS.Results:Finally, 435 postpartum women completed the survey. There were 171 cases aged 20-29 years old, 237 cases aged 30-39 years old, and 27 cases aged ≥ 40 years old.The rate of exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months after delivery was 41.1%(179/435). The total score of HBSS in parturients was at a high level at T1, with a score of (84.08 ± 14.14) points, but at T2 and T3, it was at a moderate level with scores of (77.45 ± 15.29), (78.42 ± 15.97) points, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant at different time points ( F=36.59, P<0.01). The total score of EPDS in parturients at T1, T2, and T3, were (8.53 ± 4.81), (8.29 ± 5.52), (7.71 ± 5.02) points, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant at different time points ( F=6.44, P<0.01). The scores of HBSS were negatively correlated with the scores of EPDS at three times ( r=-0.345, -0.458, -0.578, all P<0.01). Conclusions:The level of breastfeeding social support and postpartum depression showed a dynamic change trend, and these two variables were negatively related. Nursing staff should strengthen the construction of social support network for breastfeeding, and implement personalized intervention measures according to the psychological characteristics of postpartum women in different stages to improve the current situation of breastfeeding.
6.Analysis of imaging signs of ovarian torsion in children
Hui MA ; Lihua DAI ; Yingfei WANG ; Jianjun LIN ; Qiuyun TANG ; Daxing XU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):285-288
Objective To summarize and analyze the CT or MRI imaging signs of ovarian torsion in children.Methods The CT or MRI data of 24 children surgically confirmed ovarian torsion were analyzed retrospectively,focusing on imaging signs such as ovarian position,size,the relationship with surrounding appendages and uterus.Results In this group of cases,8 cases underwent CT examination and 16 cases underwent MRI examination.Among the age of children,12 cases were in newborns,and 6 cases were in school-age and adolescent children respectively.It was more common in newborns and children aged 10-12 years old.Among the 24 patients,3 cases(12.5%)had primary ovarian torsion,all of which were adolescent children;21 cases(87.5%)had secondary ovarian torsion,with all torsions in the neonatal period were secondary ovarian torsion.Among secondary ovarian torsion,there were 7 cases(33.3%)of ovarian teratoma with torsion,12 cases(57.1%)of simple ovarian cysts,1 case(4.7%)of ovarian serous cystadenoma,and 1 case(4.7%)of ovarian mucinous cyst.Torsion occurred in 9 cases(37.5%)of the left ovary and 15 cases(62.5%)of the right ovary,with right ovarian torsion being more common.Imaging signs included varying degrees of enlargement of the ovaries on the ipsilateral side of the torsion,with 14 cases(58.3%)of ovarian masses had a maximum diameter≥5 cm,and 3-5 cm being more common in the neonatal period.There were 11 cases(45.8%)with the pedicle sign/vortex sign on the ipsilateral side of the torsion,9 cases(37.5%)with mass and hemorrhage,4 cases(16.7%)with mass displacement to the midline or uterine displacement to the ipsilateral side,and 3 cases(12.5%)of the ovarian follicle outward migration showed fruit bowl sign.Conclusion Secondary ovarian torsion is relatively common in children,with distinctive imaging manifestations.Especially when neonatal ovarian cysts show hemorrhagic signals should be alert to the risk of ovarian torsion.CT and MRI examinations can provide a powerful reference for the clinical diagnosis of ovarian torsion in children.
7.Feasibility Exploration of Machine-based Platelet Washing and In Vitro Quality Report
Xue ZHENG ; Lihua DAI ; Mengdi MA
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2025;54(3):395-400
Objective To prepare washed platelets by automatic blood cell treatment system ACP215 and evaluate the in vitro quality of the platelets after washing.Methods Based on the ACP215 washing program,the improved disposable consum-ables,as well as the prepared platelet washing solution and suspension,were applied to automatically wash and prepare single bags of platelets.The platelet volume,platelet content,plasma protein content,PDW,MPV and PH before and after washing were compared,and compared with the traditional manual washing method.After storage for 24 hours,platelet aggregation test,thromboelastography MA evaluation and subcellular structure photoimaging were performed.Results The recovery rate was(87.55±2.54)%and plasma protein clearance was(95.84±0.69)%,which were significantly higher than the conventional manual method(Z=-13.633,P<0.01;Z=-12.039,P<0.01).There was no statistical difference in maximum aggregation and aggregation time of platelets before and after washing(t=1.273,P=0.218;t=0.770,P=0.451).MA value was slightly reduced(t=2.236,P=0.038).There was no statistical difference in subcellular structure before and after washing(x2=2.257,P=0.133;x2=0.523,P=0.469).Conclusion Utilization of automatic blood cell treatment system ACP215 can standardize and automatically prepare washing platelets which meet the quality requirements.The platelets has good in vitro function after washing and 24 hours of storage.
8.Risk factors of thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes
Chong WANG ; Lanxin KONG ; Shuzhen WANG ; Xiumin ZHANG ; Junqi MA ; Jing KANG ; Qing LI ; Lihua JIANG ; Zheng SHEN ; Li AI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(10):851-853
Objective:To study the risk factors of thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes.Methods:Data of patients with type 2 diabetes with normal thyroid function admitted to the Department of Endocrinology of Heze Municipal Hospital from January to June 2024 were collected. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes, and the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC curve) was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of each influencing factor.Results:Among 162 patients with type 2 diabetes, 96 had thyroid nodules, accounting for 59.3%. The incidence of thyroid nodules in women was significantly higher than that in men (χ 2 = 4.56, P = 0.034). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age (≥50 years old), overweight and obesity [body mass index (BMI)≥24.0 kg/m 2], high glycated hemoglobin (≥10%), and high total cholesterol ( > 6.5 mmol/L) were independent risk factors for thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes ( OR = 1.83, 1.67, 1.08, 3.65, P < 0.05), and men was an independent protective factor ( OR = 0.63, P = 0.039). The ROC curve results showed that total cholesterol and total cholesterol combined with glycated hemoglobin could distinguish patients with thyroid nodules from those without thyroid nodules, with AUC = 0.64 and 0.68, respectively, and the differences were statistically significant ( P < 0.05). Conclusions:The incidence of thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes is relatively high. Age, overweight and obesity, high glycated hemoglobin, and high total cholesterol are independent risk factors for thyroid nodules in patients with type 2 diabetes, and total cholesterol has the ability to distinguish patients with thyroid nodules.
9.Characteristics of drug resistance and molecular transmission networks among preoperative HIV/AIDS patients in Ningxia from 2018 to 2023
Xiaohong ZHU ; Lihua ZHAO ; Zhonglan WU ; Jianxin PEI ; Yufeng LI ; Yichang LIU ; Xiaofa MA ; Ling SONG
Chinese Journal of Experimental and Clinical Virology 2025;39(3):287-293
Objective:This study aimed to analyze the genetic subtypes and drug resistance transmission characteristics of HIV-1 among the preoperative population in Ningxia from 2018 to 2023, to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and control of the AIDS epidemic.Methods:Plasma samples and demographic information of HIV/AIDS patients receiving antiviral treatment in Ningxia from 2018 to 2023 were collected. Blood samples with a viral loads >200 copies/ml from preoperative testing were amplified, sequenced, and subjected to genotypic resistance testing to analyze their genetic subtypes and drug resistance characteristics. The TN93 model in MEGA11 software was used to calculate the genetic distance between each pair of all sequences, and a molecular transmission network was constructed in Cytoscape 3.10.0 with 1.9% as the genetic threshold.Results:Among 101 preoperative HIV/AIDS patients, CRF07_BC and CRF01_AE were the predominant subtypes. The majority were male (85.15%, 86/101), aged 41-60 years (45.54%, 46/101), residing in Yinchuan city (61.39%, 62/101), and infected via heterosexual transmission (71.29%, 72/101), with most cases being late-detected. Of 39 drug-resistant sequences, resistance to non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) alone (18.81%, 19/101) and dual resistance to nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)-NNRTIs (13.86%, 14/101) were most common. Among 44 sequences forming 13 transmission clusters, nine clusters harbored drug-resistant mutations. Four subtypes entered the molecular network, primarily involving heterosexual transmission, individuals with junior high school education or below, and men aged≥50 years.Conclusions:From 2018 to 2023, the preoperative HIV/AIDS patients had diversified genetic subtypes, with higher rates of overall drug resistance and late detection, stronger drug resistance and higher mortality rate. Strengthening molecular epidemiological research and developing targeted screening strategies are critical to improve early detection and reduce transmission risks.
10.Current research and future perspectives on oropouche virus
Peijun HE ; Ziyun CHEN ; Tianfeng AN ; Dongsheng CHEN ; Xin CHEN ; Yishan CAI ; Enjiong HUANG ; Lihua MA ; Xiaohua LIU ; Zhenyong REN ; Na JIA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(8):1513-1518
The oropouche virus (OROV) poses a threat to pregnant women and fetuses, potentially causing fetal neurological defects and even stillbirth, which has caused global attention. OROV is an arthropod-borne virus belonging to the Orthobunyavirus genus in the Bunyavirales order, primarily transmitted by arthropods and causing oropouche fever. This article reviews the etiological characteristics, epidemiological distribution, clinical symptoms, detection methods, and prevention strategies of OROV. OROV is prevalent in Central and South America, with a sharp increase in cases reported in Brazil in 2024. The virus's symptoms resemble those of several other arthropod-borne viral diseases, which can lead to misdiagnosis. Currently, there are no specific drugs or vaccines available, and treatment is mainly supportive. Culicoides paraensis and Culex quinquefasciatus are among the significant vectors of OROV. Furthermore, the article analyzes the distribution of Culex quinquefasciatus in China, highlights the risk of imported cases, proposes targeted prevention and control strategies, and underscores the significance of international cooperation in disease prevention and control.

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