1.Association between small vulnerable newborn phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year: a prospective cohort study
Jinhua LU ; Songying SHEN ; Wujiangyuan HE ; Fengjuan ZHOU ; Xiaoyan XIA ; Minshan LU ; Jianrong HE ; Huimin XIA ; Xiu QIU ; Wenhao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2026;64(1):52-60
Objective:To investigate the association between small vulnerable newborn (SVN) phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted. A total of 25 860 singleton infants from "The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study" who completed the Gesell developmental scale assessment at 1 year of age between January 2013 and June 2025 were included. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics, and other information were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and maternal pregnancy-related information and neonatal birth data were extracted from medical records. Global developmental delay (GDD) was defined as a developmental quotient below 86 in ≥3 domains of the Gesell developmental scale, which assesses the adaptive, gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. The random forest algorithm was employed for missing data imputation. Based on prematurity, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW), newborns were categorized into 6 phenotypes: preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-appropriate for gestational age (AGA)-LBW, preterm-AGA-nonLBW, term-SGA-LBW, term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only, and term-AGA-nonLBW phenotype. Among these, the first 5 were classified as SVN phenotypes, and the last one served as the reference group. Inter-group comparisons were performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 tests, or Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.?? Multivariable robust Poisson regression models were applied to analyze the association of different SVN phenotypes with the risks of GDD and developmental delays in specific domains, with stratified analyses by sex. Results:Among the 25 860 infants, 13 719 (53.1%) were male and 12 141 (46.9%) were female. The gestational age at birth was 39.4 (38.6, 40.0) weeks. The overall detection rate of GDD at 1 year of age was 3.7% (962/25 860). The rates of delay across developmental domains, in descending order, language in 8 134 cases (31.5%), gross motor in 4 488 cases (17.4%), personal-social in 1 271 cases (4.9%), adaptive in 1 262 cases (4.9%), and fine motor in 621 cases (2.4%). Compared with the reference group, preterm-AGA-LBW, preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-AGA-noneLBW, and term-SGA-LBW phenotypes were all associated with an increased risk of GDD, with the adjusted RR (95% CI) of 6.07(5.01-7.35), 4.81(3.11-7.46), 2.10(1.54-2.88) and 1.89(1.29-2.76) respectively.The preterm-AGA-noneLBW phenotype was all associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, language and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.05). The term-SGA-LBW phenotype was associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, fine motor and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.01). Whereas the term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only phenotype showed no statistically association with developmental delay in any functional domain (all P≥0.05). Conclusion:The combined classification based on gestational age and birth weight helps identify infants at high risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age, suggesting that it may offer a reference for the rational allocation of clinical resources.
2.Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of chronic eczema
Xia ZHANG ; Zhili RAO ; Xia LIU ; Ping SHEN ; Qin WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(6):817-822
Chronic eczema has a high prevalence in China, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life. Leveraging the unique advantages of pattern identification/syndrome differentiation and treatment, along with a holistic approach, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which integrates internal and external therapies, has been widely applied in the management of chronic eczema. It has demonstrated significant efficacy and distinctive strengths in alleviating symptoms, reducing recurrence rates, maintaining disease stability, and enhancing patients’ quality of life. Oral administration of TCM(e.g. modified Longdan xiegan decoction) can improve patients’ clinical symptoms through systemic regulation. External use of TCM can directly act on the skin lesion with the help of steaming and washing, hydropathic compress, ointment and other forms. At the same time, it can effectively relieve the clinical symptoms of chronic eczema by combining with non-drug therapies such as acupuncture, moxibustion, acupoint catgut embedding, blood-letting puncture and cupping. In addition, characteristic therapies such as oral administration of TCM combined with external treatment, a combination of various external treatments and a combination of Chinese and Western medicine have also demonstrated certain advantages in regulating immune function, alleviating skin lesions, and relieving itching symptoms. These therapies cooperate with each other, creating a synergistic effect that treats both the symptoms and the root cause simultaneously. It is suggested that more high-quality, large-scale clinical research should be conducted in the future to systematically confirm the therapeutic advantages of TCM and further explore the specific molecular mechanism of action.
3.A Case of Multidisciplinary Treatment for Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Complicated by ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Shaoying WANG ; Linyi PENG ; Ke ZHENG ; Zhiwei WANG ; Dachun ZHAO ; Xia ZHANG ; Lin ZHAO ; Wenhui WANG ; Weiqing WANG ; Zhenzhen ZHU ; Jin XU ; Min SHEN
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2026;5(1):43-51
A 51-year-old male presented with nasal obstruction, followed by progressive hearing loss and blurred vision. Imaging identified space-occupying lesions in the paranasal sinuses, orbits, and paraspinal regions, while laboratory tests confirmed positive anti-proteinase 3 anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody(PR3- ANCA) immunoglobulin G (IgG)and markedly elevated serum IgG4. Despite treatment with corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and radiotherapy, the patient exhibited steroid dependency with relentless disease progression. Following multidisciplinary consultation, a diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) coexisting with ANCA- associated vasculitis (AAV) was favored, though IgG4-related disease remained a critical differential. Ultimately, profound immunosuppression precipitated a severe herpesvirus infection, leading to disseminated intravascular coagulation and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. This case underscores the rarity and diagnostic complexity of concurrent IMT and AAV, highlights the therapeutic dilemma of balancing primary disease control against fatal opportunistic infections, and emphasizes the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration in the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases.
4.Association between small vulnerable newborn phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year: a prospective cohort study
Jinhua LU ; Songying SHEN ; Wujiangyuan HE ; Fengjuan ZHOU ; Xiaoyan XIA ; Minshan LU ; Jianrong HE ; Huimin XIA ; Xiu QIU ; Wenhao ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2026;64(1):52-60
Objective:To investigate the association between small vulnerable newborn (SVN) phenotypes and the risk of neurodevelopmental delay at the age of 1 year.Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted. A total of 25 860 singleton infants from "The Born in Guangzhou Cohort Study" who completed the Gesell developmental scale assessment at 1 year of age between January 2013 and June 2025 were included. Maternal sociodemographic characteristics, and other information were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and maternal pregnancy-related information and neonatal birth data were extracted from medical records. Global developmental delay (GDD) was defined as a developmental quotient below 86 in ≥3 domains of the Gesell developmental scale, which assesses the adaptive, gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal-social domains. The random forest algorithm was employed for missing data imputation. Based on prematurity, small for gestational age (SGA), and low birth weight (LBW), newborns were categorized into 6 phenotypes: preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-appropriate for gestational age (AGA)-LBW, preterm-AGA-nonLBW, term-SGA-LBW, term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only, and term-AGA-nonLBW phenotype. Among these, the first 5 were classified as SVN phenotypes, and the last one served as the reference group. Inter-group comparisons were performed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), χ2 tests, or Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.?? Multivariable robust Poisson regression models were applied to analyze the association of different SVN phenotypes with the risks of GDD and developmental delays in specific domains, with stratified analyses by sex. Results:Among the 25 860 infants, 13 719 (53.1%) were male and 12 141 (46.9%) were female. The gestational age at birth was 39.4 (38.6, 40.0) weeks. The overall detection rate of GDD at 1 year of age was 3.7% (962/25 860). The rates of delay across developmental domains, in descending order, language in 8 134 cases (31.5%), gross motor in 4 488 cases (17.4%), personal-social in 1 271 cases (4.9%), adaptive in 1 262 cases (4.9%), and fine motor in 621 cases (2.4%). Compared with the reference group, preterm-AGA-LBW, preterm-SGA-LBW, preterm-AGA-noneLBW, and term-SGA-LBW phenotypes were all associated with an increased risk of GDD, with the adjusted RR (95% CI) of 6.07(5.01-7.35), 4.81(3.11-7.46), 2.10(1.54-2.88) and 1.89(1.29-2.76) respectively.The preterm-AGA-noneLBW phenotype was all associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, language and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.05). The term-SGA-LBW phenotype was associated with an increased risk of delay in gross motor, fine motor and personal-social functional domains (all P<0.01). Whereas the term-LBW-only or term-SGA-only phenotype showed no statistically association with developmental delay in any functional domain (all P≥0.05). Conclusion:The combined classification based on gestational age and birth weight helps identify infants at high risk for neurodevelopmental delay at 1 year of age, suggesting that it may offer a reference for the rational allocation of clinical resources.
5.Clinical Analysis of Torque Teno Virus Infection after Hematopoi-etic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children
Ye-Ping SHENG ; Ling-Jun KONG ; Pei-Pei CHU ; Ya-Lin XIA ; Chen-Tao SHEN ; Jie-Fan SUN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1784-1789
Objective:To investigate the incidence,clinical characteristics,and complications of Torque teno virus(TTV)in children after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(HSCT).Methods:A total of 40 children with hematological diseases who underwent HSCT were selected,and metagenomic next-generation sequencing(mNGS)technology was used to detect the gene sequences of pathogenic microorganisms in the blood.Combined with clinical data,the characteristics of TTV infection were analyzed.Results:Among the 40 pediatric patients post-HSCT,the TTV positive rate was 42.5%(17/40).There were no statistically significant differences between the TTV-positive group and the TTV-negative group in sex,age,white blood cell count(WBC),red blood cell count(RBC),hemoglobin,platelet count,neutrophil count,lymphocyte count,and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(all P>0.05).The incidence of TTV infection was significantly higher in children who underwent haploidentical HSCT and in those with bone marrow stem cells(BMSC)as the transplant source(P<0.05).However,there were no significant differences in the TTV infection rate among patients with different disease types,different HLA matching statuses,or different engraftment times of neutrophils and platelets(all P>0.05).Among 17 children infected with TTV,13(76.5%)had co-infections with other viruses,mainly including cytomegalovirus(58.8%,10/17),human polyomavirus(41.2%,7/17),and Epstein-Barr virus(17.6%,3/17).In children with TTV infection,the most common complications were sepsis(82.4%),graft-versus-host disease(GVHD)(70.6%),pulmonary infection(41.2%),and hemorrhagic cystitis(17.6%).The incidence of GVHD in the TTV-positive group was significantly higher than that in the TTV-negative group(P<0.05).Conclusion:TTV infection is common in children undergoing HSCT,and it is prone to be complicated with cytomegalovirus infection and GVHD,which has an important influence on the clinical outcomes.
6.Research progress on molecular pathogenesis related to dental fluorosis
Yu SHEN ; Zhouyan PAN ; Xia LIU ; Yuan TIAN
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(5):426-430
Dental fluorosis is a chronic fluorosis manifestation characterized by tooth discoloration and structural abnormalities, resulting from excessive fluoride intake through respiratory and digestive systems during tooth development. This exposure inhibits ameloblast differentiation and disrupts enamel crystal formation and mineralization processes. While the exact pathogenesis remains unclear, this review systematically examines recent underlying mechanisms of dental fluorosis in the past five years, focusing on endoplasmic reticulum stress, Ca 2+ homeostasis imbalance, gene expression abnormalities, autophagy dysregulation, and microRNA-mediated regulatory pathways, in order to gain a deeper understanding of its pathogenesis at the molecular level and provide theoretical basis for prevention and treatment of dental fluorosis.
7.Abnormal T cell subsets of BTBR T+Itpr3tf autistic mice at different developmental stages
Chen SHEN ; Meng LI ; Zuqing NIE ; Zhiwei LI ; Jie WEN ; Juanjuan DU ; Xiuying KUI ; Jingrui YANG ; Xia CAO
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2025;35(3):30-39,47
Objective To investigate the expression of T cell subsets in the spleen of BTBR T+Itpr3tf autistic mouse at 4,8,and 12 weeks of age,and to determine the optimal age for studying the relationship between immune abnormalities and autism in BTBR autistic mice.Methods It randomly selected 5~6 male BTBR mouse at 4 weeks,8 weeks,and 12 weeks of age and C57BL/6J mouse of the same gender at corresponding ages for the three-box social interaction test,the self-grooming test,and the marble-burying test;Single cell suspensions were prepared from the spleens of mouse at 8 and 12 weeks of age,and flow cytometry was used to detect 8 subsets of T cells(TH 1,TH2,TH17,TC1,TC2,TC17,TFH,and Treg).Results Compared with C57BL/6J mouse of the same age,BTBR mouse at 4 weeks,8 weeks,and 12 weeks of age showed a decrease in social time(P<0.001),an increase in grooming time(P<0.01,P<0.001),and an increase in the number of marbles buried(P<0.01,P<0.001)in BTBR mouse at 8 weeks and 12 weeks of age.As well,the expression of TH 1(P<0.001),TH2(P<0.01),TC 1(P<0.05),TC2(P<0.001),and TFH(P<0.01)cells in 8-week-old BTBR mouse were significantly increased,while the expression of Treg(P<0.001)cells were significantly decreased;The expression of TH 1(P<0.01),TH2(P<0.01),TH 17(P<0.05),TC1(P<0.01),TC2(P<0.001),TC 17(P<0.01),and TFH(P<0.001)increased in 12-week-old BTBR mouse,while the expression of Treg(P<0.05)cells decreased.At different age stages(P<0.050)the ratio of TH 1/Treg and TC 1/Treg in 8-week-old BTBR mouse were significantly higher than those in 12 week old mouse,while the TC 17/Treg ratio decreased.Conclusions BTBR mouse at different developmental stages exhibit varying degrees of abnormal increase in Teff/Treg ratio.Based on result of behavioral test,it is recommended to use 8-week-old BTBR mice for research on autism and immune abnormalities.
8.Influencing factors of glycemic fluctuation in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with real-time dynamic glucose monitoring
Ying SHEN ; Chaoyang XU ; Bei SHEN ; Bei ZHOU ; Yue LI ; Ting PAN ; Jun CHEN ; Jun XIA
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(3):189-193
Objective To explore the factors affecting the coefficient of variation(CV)of glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients based on real-time dynamic glucose monitoring system.Methods A total of 354 patients with T2DM hospitalized in the Department of Endocrinology of Jiangsu Shengze Hospital were enrolled in this study from March 2023 to March 2024 and divided into two groups:the glycemic variability(GV,CV>36%)group(n=118)and the glucose stable(GS,CV≤36%)group(n=236).The clinical data of the two groups were compared,and the influencing factors for CV>36%were analyzed.Results The DM duration and HbA1c were higher(P<0.05),while BMI,visceral fat area,subcutaneous fat area(SFA),FC-P,serum uric acid(SUA),and TG were lower in the GV group than in the GS group(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that CV was positively correlated with diabetes duration and HbA1c(P<0.05),and negatively correlated with FC-P,SFA and SUA(P<0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that DM duration,HbA1c,SFA,FC-P and SUA were the influencing factors for GV.Scatter plot analysis showed that there was a linear trend between CV level and log HbA1c and log SFA in T2DM patients.CV level increased with the increase of log HbA1c,and decreased with the increase of log SFA.ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve(AUC)of FC-P was 0.703(95%CI:0.640~0.765,P<0.001)for predicting GV in T2DM patients,and the cut-off value was 1.095 ng/ml.The AUC of SUA was 0.622(95%CI:0.555~0.688,P<0.001)for predicting GV,and the cut-off value was 280.5 μmol/L.Conclusions The DM duration,HbA1c,SFA,FC-P and SUA are important factors for GV,and FC-P and SUA have predictive value for GV.
9.Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence Study of Zidovudine and Lamivudine Tablets in Chinese Healthy Subjects
Haiyun ZHOU ; Yuming XIA ; Chenlin SHEN ; Lin CAI ; Jiatao LIU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(4):516-522
Objective To study the pharmacokinetic profile of zidovudine and lamivudine tablets(ZL)in Chinese healthy subjects and to evaluate its bioequivalence and safety.Methods A randomized,open,single-dose,two-sequence,four-cycle and fully replicated crossover bioequivalence trial was conducted in 32 healthy subjects both fasting and postprandial,and two preparations of ZL tablets were administered orally in each cycle,with a washout period of 5 days.The concentrations of zidovudine and lamivudine in plasma were determined using high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.The pharmacokinetic evaluation index parameters were statistically analyzed using Phoenix WinNonlin version 8.1 data statistical software to evaluate bioequivalence.Results The Cmax of zidovudine under fasting and postprandial conditions between ZL and the reference drugs after a single dose were(3 782.499±1 921.649)vs.(3 543.164±1 946.076)ng·mL-1 and(1 585.827±914.246)vs.(1 667.595±862.945)ng·mL-1,respectively.And the AUC0-t for fasting and postprandial conditions of zidovudine was(3 177.091±819.538)vs.(3 071.375±972.145)h·ng·mL-1 and(2 437.999±478.147)vs.(2 402.725±477.792)h·ng·mL-1,respectively;while the AUC0-∞ were(3 225.674±825.131)vs.(3 093.448±972.340)h·ng·mL-1and(2 464.310±480.790)vs.(2 427.693±477.933)h·ng·mL-1,respectively.The Cmax of a single dose of lamivudine under fasting and postprandial conditions between ZL and the reference drugs were(1 923.329±490.572)vs.(1 830.570±476.947)ng·mL-1 and(1 922.711±589.130)vs.(1 881.857±527.577)ng·mL-1,respectively.The AUC0-t for preprandial and postprandial lamivudine was(7 598.265±1 376.774)vs.(7 283.422±1 356.146)h·ng·mL-1 and(7 554.169±958.379)vs.(7 329.376±924.075)h·ng·mL-1,respectively,whereas the AUC0-∞ were(7 734.038±1 326.907)vs.(7 405.088±1 340.036)h·ng·mL-1 and(7 660.916±958.694)vs.(7 435.102±930.448)h·ng·mL-1,in fasting and fed tests,the 90%confidence intervals(CI)of the geometric mean ratios of the main pharmacokinetic parameters between test and reference preparations were all within the range of 80%-125%,respectively.A total of 37 adverse events occurred during the trial period,including 21 in the fasting group and 16 in the postprandial group,and no serious adverse events occurred.Conclusion The test formulations of zidovudine and lamivudine tablets were bioequivalent and well tolerated in healthy Chinese subjects under fasting and fed conditions compared to the reference tablets.
10.The impact of urban-rural resident health insurance integration on non-agricultural employment of rural labor
Ke-yong DONG ; Guo-quan SHEN ; Jing-xia QIN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(3):65-73
Objective:To assess the impact of urban-rural health insurance integration on the non-agricultural employment of rural labor in China.Methods:Using CHFS data(2011-2019)and a DID model,this study analyzed the impact on non-agricultural employment probability and quality(wage income,job stability)and examined the effect of different integration models.Results:The integration of urban and rural health insurance significantly increases the probability and quality of non-agricultural employment among rural labor.This effect operates through three key mechanisms:easing household liquidity constraints,improving health-related human capital,and expanding job search scope.Moreover,the"unified urban-rural tier"model proves more effective than the"one-system-multi-tiers"model in promoting non-agricultural employment and enhancing job quality.Conclusion:The integration positively contributes to improving rural labor allocation efficiency and mobilizing surplus rural labor capacity.Policy recommendations include accelerating the adoption of the"unified urban-rural tier"model and further refining the urban-rural resident health insurance system.

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