1.Associations between caregivers nutrition literacy and pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease of children aged 8-10
YANG Yifan, LI Li, ZHANG Pingping, WANG Youxin, WANG Mingyue, YANG Shuhan, WU Yuying, WANG Hui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(4):597-600
Objective:
To explore the associations between caregivers nutrition literacy and pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), so as to provide scientific evidence for the key contents of family intervention measures.
Methods:
In September 2022, a study involving 1 609 thirdgrade students and their caregivers from six schools in Yinzhou, Haishu, and Zhenhai Districts of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, was conducted. Venous blood samples were collected to measure lipid profiles and investigate the prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among the children. Family Food Environment Questionnaire was used to assess the nutrition literacy levels of the caregivers. Generalized linear regression analysis was employed to explore the correlation between caregivers nutrition literacy levels and the prevalence of NAFLD in children.
Results:
Among the surveyed students, 191 were in the NAFLD group, whereas 1 418 were in the nonNAFLD group. The median nutrition literacy score of caregivers in the NAFLD group and nonNAFLD group all were 11.00 (9.00,12.00), which was not significantly different (Z=-0.40, P=0.71). The generalized linear regression results revealed that the level of nutrition literacy of caregivers had no significant effect on childrens Triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and Triglyceride-glucose-Waisttoheight ratio (TyG-WHtR) [β(95%CI) were 0.001(-0.005-0.006) and 0.000(-0.014-0.014), P>0.05].
Conclusions
The nutrition literacy level of caregivers has no significant correlation with the direct incidence of NAFLD in children. As for family intervention measures, it is necessary not only to improve the nutrition literacy level of caregivers but also to effectively apply nutritional knowledge in practice to optimize health management.
2.Compatibility Principle and Efficacy Characteristics of Fuzi Shanzhuyutang from Perspective of Tangye Jingfa Tu
Xuxiao LYU ; Mingyue QI ; Hui ZHANG ; Rui JIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):210-216
Tangye Jingfa Tu is an important content in the ancient book Fuxingjue from Dunhuang, implying the fundamental principles of formula compatibility in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Our research group has delved into nearly 200 formulas (both classical and contemporary formulas) recorded in the Fangjixue under the theoretical framework of the deficiency or excess syndrome of five Zang-organs together with the reinforcing and reducing effects of Chinese medicinal materials of five flavors. We have initially elucidated the essential principles of the correspondence between formulas and syndromes, revealing the deep-level logic of medicinal material selection and compatibility, thus enriching the understanding about the core characteristics and essence of the diseases and syndromes targeted by formulas. The lunar year of 2024 is Jia Chen year. The formula recorded in Sanyin Jiyi Bingzheng Fanglun for treating the epidemic diseases characterized by excessive earth, prevalent dampness and wetness, and invasion of pathogenic factors into the kidney water in Jia Chen year is Fuzi Shanzhuyutang. Therefore, elucidating the compatibility principle of Fuzi Shanzhuyutang is of great significance for clinical prescription and medication modification in Jia Chen year. According to the Tangye Jingfa Tu theory on the deficiency or excess of syndrome of five Zang-organs and the reinforcing and reducing effects of Chinese medicinal materials of five flavors, this article dissects Fuzi Shanzhuyutang regarding the etiology and pathogenesis of the main indications, as well as the five-element properties and efficacy characteristics of Chinese medicinal materials constituting this formula. It explains the compatibility principles of Fuzi Shanzhuyutang and puts forward suggestions for modifying the formula to address different indications, providing a reference for guiding clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment.
3.Compatibility Principle and Efficacy Characteristics of Fuzi Shanzhuyutang from Perspective of Tangye Jingfa Tu
Xuxiao LYU ; Mingyue QI ; Hui ZHANG ; Rui JIN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(12):210-216
Tangye Jingfa Tu is an important content in the ancient book Fuxingjue from Dunhuang, implying the fundamental principles of formula compatibility in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Our research group has delved into nearly 200 formulas (both classical and contemporary formulas) recorded in the Fangjixue under the theoretical framework of the deficiency or excess syndrome of five Zang-organs together with the reinforcing and reducing effects of Chinese medicinal materials of five flavors. We have initially elucidated the essential principles of the correspondence between formulas and syndromes, revealing the deep-level logic of medicinal material selection and compatibility, thus enriching the understanding about the core characteristics and essence of the diseases and syndromes targeted by formulas. The lunar year of 2024 is Jia Chen year. The formula recorded in Sanyin Jiyi Bingzheng Fanglun for treating the epidemic diseases characterized by excessive earth, prevalent dampness and wetness, and invasion of pathogenic factors into the kidney water in Jia Chen year is Fuzi Shanzhuyutang. Therefore, elucidating the compatibility principle of Fuzi Shanzhuyutang is of great significance for clinical prescription and medication modification in Jia Chen year. According to the Tangye Jingfa Tu theory on the deficiency or excess of syndrome of five Zang-organs and the reinforcing and reducing effects of Chinese medicinal materials of five flavors, this article dissects Fuzi Shanzhuyutang regarding the etiology and pathogenesis of the main indications, as well as the five-element properties and efficacy characteristics of Chinese medicinal materials constituting this formula. It explains the compatibility principles of Fuzi Shanzhuyutang and puts forward suggestions for modifying the formula to address different indications, providing a reference for guiding clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment.
4.Study of the evaluation methods for evidence and recommendation in Chinese expert consensus on off-label use of drugs
Mingyue ZHANG ; Nan CHEN ; Ling XU ; Zhenggang BAI ; Likai LIN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(6):641-647
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for optimizing or formulating unified evaluation methods for evidence and recommendation in expert consensus on off-label use of drugs. METHODS Retrieved from CNKI, Wanfang data, VIP, CBM, PubMed and Web of Science, Chinese expert consensuses on off-label use of drugs involving evaluation methods for evidence and recommendations were collected from the inception to August 1, 2024. After screening the literature and extracting relevant data, descriptive statistical analysis was conducted. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS Among the 32 articles included, 14 articles (43.8%) used Micromedex’s Thomson grading system, only 7 articles (21.9%) considered economic factors when forming recommendations, 10 articles (31.3%) reported the conflicts of interest; only 2 articles (6.3%) involved experts in the field of evidence-based medicine methodology. There were differences in the sources of evidence, factors considered in forming recommendations, and the grading standards for evidence and recommendations among different expert consensus evidence evaluation methods. There were also differences in evidence levels and recommendation strength of the same drug off-label use in different expert consensus. It is recommended that in future consensus-building processes, greater attention should be paid to potential conflicts of interest among participants, collaboration with methodological experts should be enhanced, and efforts should be expedited to establish unified standards for evaluating evidence and recommendation methodologies.
5.Effects of parthenolide on systemic inflammation and intestinal injury in rats with acute pancreatitis
Yanan ZHAO ; Rui ZHANG ; Shuling WANG ; Chunchun YANG ; Yang WANG ; Mingyue YANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(6):704-709
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of parthenolide (PLT) on systemic inflammation and intestinal injury in rats with acute pancreatitis (AP) by regulating the Kelch-like epichlorohydrin-associated protein 1 (Keap1)/nuclear factor-erythroid-2 related factor 2 (Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) signaling pathway. METHODS AP rat model was established by injecting 3.5% sodium taurine cholate solution (1 mL/kg) into the biliary pancreatic duct, and modeled rats were divided into AP group, PLT (300 µg/kg) group, dexamethasone (2 mg/kg) group, inhibitor (11 mg/kg Nrf2 inhibitor ML385) group, and PLT+inhibitor group (300 µg/kg PLT+11 mg/kg ML385), with 10 rats in each group. Another 10 rats were taken as a sham operation group. Each group was given relevant medicine or normal saline via tail vein/intraperitoneal injection once. After 24 h, serum lipase and amylase levels, the levels of oxidative stress index [superoxide dismutase (SOD) and malondialdehyde (MDA)] and inflammatory factors [interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)] were detected. The histopathological changes in colon mucosa and pancreas were observed, and Chiu and Schmidt scores were performed. The cell apoptosis in colon mucosa and the protein expressions of Keap1, Nrf2 and HO-1 were detected. RESULTS Compared with the sham operation group, there was obvious inflammatory cell infiltration in colon mucosa and pancreatic tissue, cell shedding or tissue necrosis and severe bleeding; serum levels of lipase, amylase, MDA, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, Chiu and Schmidt scores, apoptotic rate and protein expression of Keap1 in colonic mucosa were significantly increased or up-regulated, while SOD level and protein expressions of Nrf2 20230993) and HO-1 were decreased or down-regulated significantly (P<0.05). Compared with the AP group, the above indexes in the PLT group and dexamethasone group were significantly improved, while those in the inhibitor group further deteriorated (P<0.05). Inhibitor could significantly reverse the improvement effect of PLT on the above indexes in AP rats (P< 0.05). CONCLUSIONS PLT inhibits inflammation and oxidative stress in AP rats, alleviates intestinal damage, and its mechanism may be related to inhibiting protein expression of Keap1 and activating Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway.
6.Improving the Certainty of Evidence in Animal Experiment Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis: An Empirical Study of the GRADE Method
Tengfei LI ; Qingyong ZHENG ; Jianguo XU ; Yiyi LI ; Yongjia ZHOU ; Caihua XU ; Mingyue ZHANG ; Jiexiang TIAN ; Gang WANG ; Jinhui TIAN
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2025;45(1):101-111
Animal experiments are essential tools in biomedical research, serving as a bridge between basic research and clinical trials. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) of animal experiments are crucial methods for integrating evidence from animal experiment, which can facilitate the translation of findings into clinical research, reduce translational risks, and promote resource integration in basic research. With the continuous development of the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology, its application in SRs/MAs of animal experiments has gained increasing attention. This article first outlines the principles and specific applications of the GRADE methodology in SRs/MAs of animal experiments, including qualitative descriptive systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and network meta-analyses. It then deeply analyzes the misuse of the GRADE methodology in practice, including incorrect evidence grading, improper classification of evidence, misapplication in qualitative systematic reviews, inconsistencies between the documentation of the upgrading and downgrading process and results, and inappropriate use for making recommendations. Furthermore, this article comprehensively discusses the factors influencing the grading of evidence certainty in SRs/MAs of animal experiments, including the impact of bias risk, indirectness, inconsistency, imprecision, and publication bias on evidence downgrading, as well as the role of large effect sizes and cross-species consistency in evidence upgrading. Finally, in response to the issues discussed, improvement strategies are proposed, including further research and optimization of the GRADE methodology for SRs/MAs of animal experiments, the development of reporting guidelines tailored to the characteristics of SRs/MAs in animal experiment research, and enhanced professional training for researchers in the GRADE methodology. This article aims to improve the quality of evidence in SRs/MAs of animal experiments, strengthen their reliability in clinical decision-making, and promote the more efficient translation of findings from animal experiment research into clinical practice.
7.Study on residents’willingness to pay for community pharmacies’medication guidance services and its influencing factors
Mingyue LI ; Jiangtao ZHANG ; Zhen KANG ; Hui GAO ; Wentao LIAO ; Lufeng CHENG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(22):2766-2771
OBJECTIVE To explore the willingness to pay (WTP) of Urumqi residents for community pharmacies’ medication guidance services and its influencing factors, so as to provide data support for the optimization of community pharmacy services and the establishment of a fee structure for medication guidance services. METHODS A stratified quota sampling method was employed to select 14 communities in Urumqi City. From April to June 2025, a combined offline and online questionnaire survey was conducted among adult residents in these communities. The contingent valuation method was used to construct three hypothetical scenarios (namely, basic, enhanced and extended services) of medication counselling in community pharmacies to assess residents’ WTP for these services. Binary Logistic regression was employed to analyze the influencing factors of WTP. RESULTS A total of 576 valid questionnaires were obtained. Under the scenarios of basic, enhanced and extended services, 38.54%, 49.65% and 67.19% of the respondents expressed WTP for the services, respectively. Occupational type, type of basic medical insurance, annual income, perception of pharmacists’ profession, and acceptance level of the service were identified as major influencing factors for WTP (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The willingness of residents in Urumqi to pay for medication counseling services provided by pharmacists in community pharmacies significantly increases with the enrichment of service content. It is recommended to incorporate basic medication counselling services provided by pharmacists in community pharmacies into medical insurance payment, while value-added services should be partially or fully self-paid by residents. Additionally, efforts should be made to strengthen the promotion of the professional and service value of licensed pharmacists, so as to facilitate the high-quality development of pharmaceutical care.
8.Mortality and premature death probability of major chronic diseases in Youyang County, Chongqing in 2012-2020
Cheng TIAN ; Zheng WANG ; Sha RAN ; Maoxue RAN ; Mingyue ZHANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(6):90-94
Objective To evaluate the prevention and control effectiveness of four major chronic diseases in Youyang County, and find the weak link of prevention and control, and to provide theoretical support for improving prevention and control strategies. Methods Based on the death data of permanent residents from 2012 to 2020 extracted from the cause-of-death registration and reporting system of Youyang County, a statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS19.0. The annual percentage change (APC) was tested by t-test. Results From 2012 to 2020, the mortality rate of and the standardized mortality rate of the four major chronic diseases and the premature mortality rate of diabetes in males showed an increasing trend (APC was 3.05%, 1.82% and 27.12%, respectively, P < 0.05). The mortality rate of the four chronic diseases in females increased (APC was 2.53%, P < 0.05), while the proportion of premature death of the four chronic diseases and the probability of premature death of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in females decreased (APC was -2.37%, -5.73%, P < 0.05). The standardized mortality rate and premature death rate of the four major chronic diseases were higher in males than those in females. The mortality rate of the four major chronic diseases and the premature death rate of diabetes in the whole population were on the rise (APC was 2.84% and 12.86%, P < 0.05). It was expected that the early death probability of the four major chronic diseases in Youyang County would be 12.65% in 2030, higher than the target value of 12.59% of “Healthy China 2030”. Conclusion The future focus of Youyang County is to prevent and control malignant tumors and diabetes, especially to strengthen the prevention and control of male diabetes.
9.Research status and hot trends of off-label drug use in China
Mingyue ZHANG ; Xin ZHANG ; Caihua XU ; Yiyi LI ; Tengfei LI ; Yongjia ZHOU ; Yating CUI ; Jinhui TIAN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2024;33(4):410-421
Objective To summarize the current research status and cutting-edge trends of the off-label drug use in China,with a view to providing reference for researchers in this field.Methods CNKI and SinoMed databases were searched to collect research of the off-label drug use in China,and used Microsoft Excel 2021,the R software Bibliometric,and VOSviewer 1.6.18 to visualize the time and trend of publication,province,issuing authors and units,journals,keywords,and topic evolution of the included studies.Results 1 475 papers were included in the research.A total of 2 808 authors from 31 provinces,cities and regions had conducted relevant studies on over-the-counter medication,with an overall increasing trend in the number of publications.Among them,Guangdong province published the most studies related to this field,the Straits Pharmacy Journal and China Pharmacy published the most studies in this field.Proprietary Chinese medicines,antimicrobials,antitumor drugs,and other drugs were the research hotspots.In addition,the patients in pediatrics,outpatient emergency,obstetrics and gynecology,psychiatry and other departments as a special sick population,the clinical use of medication exists in the overspecification situation was also a future research trend.Conclusion At present,research in this field focuses more on OLDU for special populations,special diseases,special drugs,etc.In the future,researchers should conduct evidence-based evaluation of drugs on the basis of more high-quality evidence in order to seek the best evidence for guiding the clinical use of medication.At the same time,drug administration and medical institutions should also develop standardized management policies and systems to promote the rational and safe use of medication in healthcare institutions.
10.Research on the enrollment status of students in Master's Degree Program in Pediatrics in China and the countermeasures
Mingyue WEN ; Xin JIN ; Jinzhong JIA ; Zhisheng LIANG ; Yuexin LI ; Rui ZHU ; Mengquan LIU ; Qi YAN ; Mengting ZHANG ; Zhiqiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(9):1197-1202
Objective:To investigate the enrollment scale and distribution of Master's Degree in Pediatrics programs in China, and to provide a reference for promoting pediatric education and disciplinary development.Methods:Data on colleges and universities authorized to award Master's Degree in Pediatrics in 2023 were collected, sorted, and analyzed for the number, structure, distribution, and enrollment scale and direction of these institutions using descriptive statistics.Results:Among the 117 clinical medicine academic master's degree programs in China, 72 enroll pediatric academic master's degree candidates, with an enrollment of 260 students. Among the 120 master's degree programs in clinical medicine, 104 enroll professional master's degree candidates, enrolling 1 195 students. Enrollment is mainly concentrated in East China, "non-double first-class" colleges and universities, medical colleges and universities with subject level B, and enrollment is carried out in the direction of secondary disciplines.Conclusions:The number of colleges and universities authorized to award Master's Degree in Pediatrics was small, and the distribution of these colleges and universities was unbalanced. The enrollment scale was small and the orientation of Professional Master's Degree was not reasonable. Some colleges and universities were authorized to award Master's Degree in Pediatrics, but did not enroll any students. It is suggested to increase the number of colleges and universities authorized to award Master's Degree in Pediatrics and strengthen the staffing of pediatric departments. The aim is to expand the enrollment scale of candidates for Master's Degree in Pediatrics, improving the differential training of candidates for Academic Master's Degree and Professional Master's Degree, and attach importance to the construction of pediatrics.


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