1.Epidemiological survey of Helicobacter pylori infection and correlation of dietary and lifestyle habits among adult physical examination population in Xuzhou Area
Jiao JIAO ; Xingsong JIANG ; Chunping QIAN ; Shujuan GAO ; Shuli ZHAO ; Jie ZHUANG ; Hui ZHANG ; Yun ZHU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(1):163-166
Objective To explore the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection and its association with dietary and lifestyle habits among the adult physical examination population in Xuzhou area. Methods Retrospectively selected the physical examination population who underwent HP testing at our hospital's physical examination center from May 2021 to December 2023 as the research object. The prevalence of Hp infection in the population was analyzed based on the physical examination results. A questionnaire survey was used to collect information on the eating and living habits of all study subjects. Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between eating and living habits and Hp infection. Results A total of 1 354 physical examination people were included in the study, and the Hp infection rate was 37.30% (505/1354). The difference in Hp infection rates among people of different age groups is statistically significant (P<0.05), with the middle-aged population (41-59 years old) having the highest Hp positive infection rate (45.38%).High salt (41.11%), hot diet (40.56%), history of smoking (45.23%) and drinking (43.80%), less consumption of fruits and vegetables (43.73%), irregular exercise (41.29%), irregular diet People who frequently eat out (43.56%) and eat out frequently (42.57%) have a higher Hp infection rate (P<0.05).After adjusting for demographic factors such as gender, age, place of residence and education level, multivariate Logistic regression results showed that high-salt diet (OR=3.975, 95%CI: 2.670-5.917) and hot diet (OR=3.357, 95%CI: 2.291-4.919), smoking (OR=1.458, 95%CI: 1.082-1.964), drinking alcohol (OR=1.654, 95%CI: 1.279-2.138), eating fruits and vegetables (OR=1.759, 95%CI: 1.345-2.301), regular exercise (OR=1.822, 95%CI: 1.371-2.421), regular diet (OR=1.893, 95%CI: 1.391-2.575), eating out (OR=1.690, 95%CI: 1.277-2.237) were associated with the risk of Hp infection (P<0.05). Conclusion The positive infection rate of Hp among the physical examination population in Xuzhou is slightly lower than the average epidemic level in China. Cultivating healthy eating and living habits can effectively reduce the risk of Hp infection.
2.Changes and Trends in the microbiological-related standards in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition
FAN Yiling ; ZHU Ran ; YANG Yan ; JIANG Bo ; SONG Minghui ; WANG Jing ; LI Qiongqiong ; LI Gaomin ; WANG Shujuan ; SHAO Hong ; MA Shihong ; CAO Xiaoyun ; HU Changqin ; MA Shuangcheng, ; YANG Meicheng
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(1):093-098
Objective: To systematically analyze the revisions content and technological development trends of microbiological standards in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP) 2025 Edition, and explore its novel requirements in risk-based pharmaceutical product lifecycle management.
Methods: A comprehensive review was conducted on 26 microbiological-related standards to summarize the revision directions and scientific implications from perspectives including the revision overview, international harmonization of microbiological standards, risk-based quality management system, and novel tools and methods with Chinese characteristics.
Results: The ChP 2025 edition demonstrates three prominent features in microbiological-related standards: enhanced international harmonization, introduced emerging molecular biological technologies, and established a risk-based microbiological quality control system.
Conclusion: The new edition of the Pharmacopoeia has systematically constructed a microbiological standard system, which significantly improves the scientificity, standardization and applicability of the standards, providing a crucial support for advancing the microbiological quality control in pharmaceutical industries of China.
3.Expression of transcription factors in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Qi ZHANG ; Shujuan ZHU ; Bin JIANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(3):447-456
OBJECTIVES:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder that affects women's health. This study aims to investigate gene and transcription factor (TF) expression differences between PCOS patients and healthy individuals using bioinformatics approaches, and to verify the function of key transcription factors, with the goal of providing new insights into the pathogenesis of PCOS.
METHODS:
Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and differentially expressed transcription factors (DETFs) between PCOS patients and controls were identified from the RNA sequencing dataset GSE168404 using bioinformatics methods. Functional enrichment analysis was performed using Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) databases. The expression and function of core transcription factors were further validated in ovarian tissues of PCOS model mice and control mice using Western blotting and reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR).
RESULTS:
A total of 332 DEGs were identified between PCOS patients and controls, including 259 upregulated and 73 downregulated genes in the PCOS group. 19 DETFs were further screened, of which 16 were upregulated and 3 were downregulated in PCOS. The upregulated DETFs (including TFCP2L1, DACH1, ESR2, AFF3, SMAD9, ZNF331, HOPX,ATOH8, HIF3α, DPF3, HOXC4, HES1, ID1, JDP2, SOX4, and ID3) were primarily associated with lipid metabolism, development, and cell adhesion. Protein and mRNA expression analysis in PCOS model mice revealed significantly decreased levels of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) 1α and HIF2α, and significantly increased expression of HIF3α compared to control mice (all P<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Significant differences in gene and TF expression exist between PCOS patients and healthy individuals. HIF-3α may play a crucial role in PCOS and could serve as a novel biomarker for diagnosis and a potential therapeutic target.
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4.Changes and Trends in the microbiological-related standards in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2025 Edition
Yiling FAN ; Ran ZHU ; Yan YANG ; Bo JIANG ; Minghui SONG ; Jing WANG ; Qiongqiong LI ; Gaomin LI ; Shujuan WANG ; Hong SHAO ; Shihong MA ; Xiaoyun CAO ; Changqin HU ; Shuangcheng MA ; Meicheng YANG ; Jun ZHANG
Drug Standards of China 2025;26(1):93-98
Objective:To systematically analyze the revisions content and technological development trends of microbiological standards in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(ChP)2025 Edition,and explore its novel requirements in risk-based pharmaceutical product lifecycle management.Methods:A comprehensive review was conducted on 26 microbiological-related standards to summarize the revision directions and scientific implications from perspectives including the revision overview,international harmonization of microbiological standards,risk-based quality man-agement system,and novel tools and methods with Chinese characteristics.Results:The ChP 2025 edition demon-strates three prominent features in microbiological-related standards:enhanced international harmonization,intro-duced emerging molecular biological technologies,and established a risk-based microbiological quality control sys-tem.Conclusion:The new edition of the Pharmacopoeia has systematically constructed a microbiological standard system,which significantly improves the scientificity,standardization and applicability of the standards,providing a crucial support for advancing the microbiological quality control in pharmaceutical industries of China.
5.Correlation between the expression of serum miR-1298-5p,miR-625-5p and miR-155 and the degree of Helicobacter pylori infection in elderly gastric cancer patients
Chunli TANG ; Shujuan FAN ; Sheng TAO ; Jianning LIU ; Feng SU ; Caiyun YUAN ; Meiling ZHU ; Ruimei ZHONG ; JiaoJiao CAO ; Yun WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;46(2):151-156
Objective To explore the correlation between the expression of serum microRNA(miR)-1298-5p,miR-625-5p,and miR-155 with the degree of Helicobacter pylori(Hp)infection in elderly gastric cancer patients.Methods From January 2021 to November 2023,120 elderly patients with gastric cancer admitted to the hospital from January 2021 to November 2023 were selected as the gastric cancer group,and 130 non-gas-tric cancer patients who underwent gastroscopy were selected as the control group.The expression levels of miR-1298-5p,miR-625-5p and miR-155 in serum were detected by fluorescence quantitative PCR(qPCR).Car-bon 13 urea breath test was used to detect the positive rate of Hp infection in two groups,and the degree of Hp infection in elderly patients with gastric cancer were evaluated.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was applied to analyze the diagnostic value of serum miR-1298-5p,miR-625-5p,and miR-155 expression levels for Hp infection in elderly gastric cancer patients.Pearson method was applied to analyze the correlation between serum miR-1298-5p,miR-625-5p,miR-155 expression and positive rate of Hp infection in elderly gas-tric cancer patients.Results Compared with the control group,the expression levels of miR-1298-5p and miR-625-5p in serum of gastric cancer group decreased(P<0.05),while the positive rate of Hp infection and the expression level of serum miR-155 increased(P<0.05).The expression levels of serum miR-1298-5p and miR-625-5p in elderly gastric cancer patients with Hp grade Ⅰ,Ⅱ,and Ⅲ infection were lower than those without Hp infection,while the expression level of miR-155 was higher(P<0.05).Patients with poor differ-entiation,lymph node metastasis,and TNM stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ had lower expressions of serum miR-1298-5p and miR-625-5p(P<0.05),and higher expression of miR-155(P<0.05)than those with moderate-high differen-tiation,no lymph node metastasis,and TNM stage Ⅰ-Ⅱ.The expression levels of serum miR-1298-5p and miR-625-5p were negatively correlated with the positive rate of Hp infection in elderly patients with gastric cancer(r=-0.443,-0.386,both P<0.001),and the expression levels of serum miR-155 were positively correlated with the positive rate of Hp infection(r=0.525,P<0.001).The area under the curve(AUC)of serum miR-1298-5p,miR-625-5p and miR-155 combined diagnosis of Hp infection in elderly gastric cancer pa-tients was higher than that of single diagnosis(P<0.05).Conclusion The expression levels of miR-1298-5p and miR-625-5p in serum of elderly gastric cancer patients with Hp infection decrease,while the expression level of miR-155 increases.These three factors are related to the degree of Hp infection and have good diag-nostic value for the occurrence of Hp infection.
6.Analysis of risk factors and Nomogram construction for NAFLD in obese children
Shujuan ZHANG ; Yanfei TANG ; Feng ZHU ; Yiqun TENG ; Hongwei XU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(29):10-14,22
Objective To explore the risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)in obese children,and evaluate the diagnostic value of each index for NAFLD and establish a Nomogram prediction model.Methods A total of 207 obese children admitted at Department of Pediatrics the Second Hospital of Jiaxing from January 2022 to January 2025 were selected.These children were divided into two groups based on NAFLD diagnosis:non-NAFLD group(n=99)and NAFLD group(n=108).Differences in gender,age,body mass index(BMI),and related metabolic indicators were compared between two groups.Logistic regression was employed to analyze potential risk factors for NAFLD development,while receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Nomograms were used to evaluate the predictive value of different factors for NAFLD.Results ROC curve analysis demonstrated diagnostic value for NAFLD in triglyceride-glucose index(TyG),triglyceride-to-cholesterol ratio,TyG-waist circumference,and TyG-BMI.Among these,the area under the curve(AUC)of TyG showed the highest value of 0.713,with an optimal cutoff of 8.189,sensitivity of 50.5%and specificity of 83.3%.Univariate Logistic regression analysis revealed multiple insulin resistance indicators associated with NAFLD development.Multivariate analysis identified homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)and TyG as independent risk factors,with TyG showing the best predictive value(OR=3.038 95%CI:1.089-8.475,P<0.05).The constructed Nomogram prediction model demonstrated strong comprehensive discriminant capability(AUC=0.742).Conclusion The Nomogram model based on HOMA-IR,TyG and its derived indexes has certain clinical application value in the screening of NAFLD in children.
7.Analysis of clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic factors in young breast cancer patients
Shujuan JIN ; Xiaojing LIU ; Di MENG ; Si ZUO ; Yan BI ; Xiaowei HAN ; Wei WANG ; Minghua ZHU ; Feng LIANG
Cancer Research and Clinic 2025;37(4):268-272
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological characteristics and prognostic influencing factors in young breast cancer patients.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted. The clinical data of 408 young patients with breast cancer in the Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2005 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical characteristics and prognostic influencing factors of patients were observed. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of patients. Univariate analysis of prognostic factors was conducted by using the log-rank test, and multivariate analysis was performed by using Cox proportional risk model.Results:The median age [ M ( Q1, Q3)] of 408 young female patients with breast cancer was 36 (33, 39) years; the 5-year OS and 5-year DFS rates were 89.9%, 84.0% of 387 breast cancer patients in early and middle stage (except for stage Ⅳ). There were statistically significant differences in the 5-year OS and 5-year DFS rates (excluding stage Ⅳ of DFS) of patients with different clinical staging and molecular subtypes (all P < 0.05). The differences were statistically significant in the 5-year DFS rate of patients with different pathological types and histological grades (all P < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the 5-year OS and DFS rates between the patients receiving breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy (all P > 0.05). The results of multivariate Cox regression analysis indicated that clinical staging ( HR = 3.121, 95% CI: 2.301-4.233, P < 0.001) and molecular classification ( HR = 1.441, 95% CI: 1.126-1.845, P = 0.004) were independent prognostic factors for OS. Additionally, clinical staging ( HR = 3.001, 95% CI: 2.174-4.141, P < 0.001) was identified as an independent prognostic factor for DFS. Conclusions:The prognosis of young breast cancer patients is closely related to clinical staging and molecular subtype. The later the clinical stage is, the poorer prognosis is. Luminal-type breast cancer has a better prognosis than other subtypes. For early-stage breast cancer patients who meet the criteria for breast-conserving surgery, breast-conserving surgery is the first-choice alternative.
8.Effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes on microglial polarization in neo-natal rats with white matter injury
Chao WANG ; Qianqian XU ; Shujuan ZHANG ; Yanping ZHU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(16):2447-2454
Objective To observe the effect of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived exo-somes(HUC-MSC-Exo)on microglial polarization in neonatal rats with white matter injury(WMI).Methods Three-day-old Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into sham group(Sham),hypoxia-ischemia group(HI)and HUC-MSC-Exo group,with 12 rats in each group.Unilateral common carotid artery ligation combined with hy-poxia(8%oxygen and 92%nitrogen)was used to construct a WMI rat model.Exosomes were extracted by ultra-high-speed centrifugation and characterized by nanoflow cytometry,western blot experiments and transmission electron mi-croscopy.Brain stereotaxic-assisted inferior ventricular transplantation exo(2×108 particles/μL)was performed and brain tissue samples were collected 14 days after HI.Hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining was used to observe morpho-logical changes of brain tissue.Nissl staining was used to observe Nissl body formation in brain tissue;Luxol fast blue(LFB)staining was used to observe the formation of myelin sheath in brain tissue.Immunofluorescence staining was used to observe the localized expression of ionic calcium binds adaptor molecule 1(Iba1).The protein expres-sion levels of cluster of differentiation 86(CD86),inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-1β(IL-1β),CD206,arginase-1(Arg-1),IL-10 and transforming growth factor-β(TGF-β)were detected by western blot.Results The results of nanoflow cytometry,western blot and transmission electron microscopy showed that the diameter of HUC-MSC-Exo particles was between 30 and 150 nm,and the oval-like shape and membrane-like structure were visible,and the exo markers CD9,CD63 and TSG101 were positive,while calnexin was negative.HE staining,Nissl staining and LFB staining showed that compared with the Sham group,the HI group had brain tissue structure destruction,which was manifested by cell morphological changes,nerve fiber ar-rangement disorder and vacuolation,Nissl body dissolution or even disappearance,and myelination was blocked.HUC-MSC-Exo significantly reversed the pathological changes in the HI group.The results of immunofluorescence staining and western blot showed that the microglial marker Iba1 was mainly expressed in the subventricular zone(SVZ),and the expression of Iba1 protein in the SVZ region increased after HI compared with the Sham group(t=15.95、20.31,P<0.01).HUC-MSC-Exo significantly reduced the expression of Iba1 protein in the HI group(t=10.35、11.01,P<0.01).The results of western blot showed that the expressions of M1 microglia markers(CD86 and iNOS)and pro-inflammatory cytokines(TNF-α and IL-1β)were significantly increased after HI(t=10.98、7.68、15.13、13.13,both P<0.01),and the expressions of M2 microglia markers(CD206 and Arg-1)and anti-inflammatory cytokines(IL-10 and TGF-β)were also increased after HI(t=14.26、9.38、8.82、7.42,both P<0.01).HUC-MSC-Exo decreased the protein expression of CD86,iNOS,TNF-α and IL-1β(t=9.79、5.81、8.06、7.03,all P<0.01)and increased the protein expression levels of CD206,Arg-1,IL-10 and TGF-β compared to the HI group(t=12.90、8.16、8.98、9.49,both P<0.01).Conclusion HUC-MSC-Exo attenuates WMI in neonatal rats by regulating microglial polarization.
9.Mediating effect of intrinsic motivation of nurses between empowering leadership and job performance
Shujuan WEN ; Lili HOU ; Weihua WU ; Xiaomei JIANG ; Zhiwen ZHU ; Wenli ZHANG ; Lei YANG ; Siqi LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(15):1168-1175
Objective:To explore the mediating effect of intrinsic motivation of nurses between empowering leadership and job performance, with the aim of providing a reference basis for managers to develop a scientific and effective intervention programme to improve nurses′ job performance.Methods:Convenience sampling method was used to select 1 213 clinical nurses from four tertiary general hospitals in Shandong Province, Henan Province, Yunnan Province, and Fujian Province from November to December 2023, and General Information Questionnaire, Empowering Leadership Scale, Intrinsic Motivation Scale, and Job Performance Scale were used to conduct a cross-sectional survey. AMOS26.0 software was used to test the mediating effect of intrinsic motivation of nurses between empowering leadership and job performance.Results:A total of 1 100 nurses completed the survey finally. Among them, there were 58 males and 1 042 females, 474 under 31 years old, 448 between 31-40 years old, and 178 over 40 years old.The total scores of the Empowering Leadership Scale, Intrinsic Motivation Scale, and Job Performance Scale were 49.44 ± 10.04, 82.35 ± 13.54 and 46.27 ± 6.20 in that order. Nurses' job performance were positive correlation with the empowered leadership and intrinsic motivation ( r=0.486, 0.703, both P<0.01), there was a positive correlation between nurse empowerment leadership and intrinsic motivation ( r=0.452, P<0.01). Nurses′ intrinsic motivation partially mediates the relationship between empowering leadership and job performance, accounting for 62.69% of the total effect. Conclusions:Intrinsic motivation of nurses is a mediating variable between empowered leadership and job performance. Nursing managers should focus on nurses' participation in autonomous decision-making to enhance nurses′ sense of competence and meaning at work, and mobilise their motivation to improve job performance.
10.Analysis of risk factors and Nomogram construction for NAFLD in obese children
Shujuan ZHANG ; Yanfei TANG ; Feng ZHU ; Yiqun TENG ; Hongwei XU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(29):10-14,22
Objective To explore the risk factors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)in obese children,and evaluate the diagnostic value of each index for NAFLD and establish a Nomogram prediction model.Methods A total of 207 obese children admitted at Department of Pediatrics the Second Hospital of Jiaxing from January 2022 to January 2025 were selected.These children were divided into two groups based on NAFLD diagnosis:non-NAFLD group(n=99)and NAFLD group(n=108).Differences in gender,age,body mass index(BMI),and related metabolic indicators were compared between two groups.Logistic regression was employed to analyze potential risk factors for NAFLD development,while receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and Nomograms were used to evaluate the predictive value of different factors for NAFLD.Results ROC curve analysis demonstrated diagnostic value for NAFLD in triglyceride-glucose index(TyG),triglyceride-to-cholesterol ratio,TyG-waist circumference,and TyG-BMI.Among these,the area under the curve(AUC)of TyG showed the highest value of 0.713,with an optimal cutoff of 8.189,sensitivity of 50.5%and specificity of 83.3%.Univariate Logistic regression analysis revealed multiple insulin resistance indicators associated with NAFLD development.Multivariate analysis identified homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR)and TyG as independent risk factors,with TyG showing the best predictive value(OR=3.038 95%CI:1.089-8.475,P<0.05).The constructed Nomogram prediction model demonstrated strong comprehensive discriminant capability(AUC=0.742).Conclusion The Nomogram model based on HOMA-IR,TyG and its derived indexes has certain clinical application value in the screening of NAFLD in children.


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