1.Research progress of visual quality after implantable collamer lens V4c implantation
Yunkai QI ; Yanghe WANG ; Xiaojuan HUANG ; Hongyun YUE
International Eye Science 2026;26(1):86-90
Compared to other refractive surgeries, the implantable collamer lens(ICL)implantation procedure has become one of the most popular surgical options in refractive surgery. ICL surgery offers advantages such as reversibility, high-definition visual outcomes, and preservation of the corneal anatomical structure. The V4c model, which features a central port, is currently the most widely used in clinical practice and eliminates the need for peripheral iridotomy during the perioperative period. Although excellent uncorrected visual acuity can be achieved postoperatively, some patients may experience visual disturbances in the early postoperative period, such as halo and glare, which may affect visual comfort particularly under low-light conditions. This article reviews visual quality metrics after ICL V4c implantation, including higher-order aberrations(HOA), modulation transfer function(MTF), and contrast sensitivity(CS), along with influencing factors, and discusses potential relative deficits in postoperative visual quality and their underlying mechanisms.
2.Analysis of depressive symptoms and predictive factors in children and adolescents in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
Guiwei CHEN ; Lu TONG ; Ziyu LI ; Xiaojuan GAO ; Ruiqi WANG ; Xiaolu ZHANG ; Le LIU ; Yinxia BAI
Sichuan Mental Health 2026;39(1):83-88
BackgroundIn recent years, the incidence of depression among adolescents has been increasing steadily, posing a serious threat to their physical and mental health and even leading to severe consequences such as self-harm and suicide. At the same time, the detection rate of subclinical depression symptoms among adolescents is even higher. Although these symptoms do not meet the clinical diagnostic criteria, they have significantly affected their quality of life, and their persistence over time may further develop into depression. Therefore, in-depth exploration of adolescent depression symptoms and the predictive factors holds significant practical significance and research value. However, up to now, no large-scale investigation and research on depression symptoms among children and adolescents has been conducted in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. ObjectiveTo understand the prevalence of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in order to provide references for formulating scientific and effective prevention strategies and intervention measures. MethodsBy using the cluster stratified random sampling method, 6 281 students from the third grade of primary school to the second grade of high school in 12 leagues and cities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region were selected in March 2024. A self-designed questionnaire and the Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) were used for on-site investigation. ResultsA total of 6 058 (96.45%) children and adolescents completed the valid questionnaire survey, and 2 728 cases (45.03%) were found to have depressive symptoms. There were statistically significant differences in the detection rates of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents of different genders, ages, whether they were only children, different family types, family monthly income, parents' educational levels, and whether the mother was employed (χ2=33.769, 40.618, 48.593, 29.972, 142.648, 195.999, 168.190, 5.445, P<0.05 or 0.01).The results of the Logistic regression analysis showed that for children and adolescents, being female, aged between 12 and 16, over 16 years old, not being an only child, living in a reconstituted family, having a monthly family income of less than 5 000 yuan, and having parents with an education level of primary school or below were predictors of depressive symptoms (OR=1.241, 1.427, 1.273, 1.177, 1.549, 1.278, 1.462, 1.417, 1.514, 1.929, 1.660, 1.528, P<0.05 or 0.01). ConclusionThe detection rate of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is relatively high. Factors that may predict depressive symptoms in children and adolescents include female gender, ages between 12 and 16, ages over 16 years old, non-only children, families with a restructured structure, monthly family income of less than 5 000 yuan, and parents with an education level of primary school or below. [Funded by Science and Technology Planning Project of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (number, 2022YFSH0119)]
3.Hourly ozone concentration estimation and its health impact study based on ensemble machine learning: A case study of Taiyuan City
Rule DU ; Xiaojuan YANG ; Ruixia NIU ; Yang XU ; Guiming ZHU ; Qian GAO ; Tong WANG
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(1):8-15
Background Ozone (O3) is a major air pollutant. The existing monitoring system has uneven distribution of sites, insufficient coverage in underdeveloped areas, and low temporal resolution, making it difficult to obtain hourly data. This limits the dynamic identification of pollution and the formulation of prevention and control strategies. Objective To construct an hourly O3 concentration estimation model based on ensemble machine learning, aiming to improve the accuracy of pollution exposure assessment and explore O3 health impacts. Methods This study integrated land use regression modeling with modern machine learning techniques, employing random forest and XGBoost algorithms to construct base models, and stacking integration using non-negative least squares. The ensemble model was trained and validated across China using high-resolution, multi-source geographic data (e.g., meteorologicaldata, population density, land cover types, and aerosol optical thickness). It was tested in Taiyuan City, combined with a distributed lag non-linear model to analyze the association between O3 and emergency admissions. Results The constructed ensemble model performed well in predicting O3 concentration, with a higher coefficient of determination (R2) and a lower root-mean-square deviation (RMSE) compared to the single models. The R2 improved from 0.90 to 0.92, and the RMSE decreased from 11.41 to 10.62, enhancing both prediction accuracy and generalization ability. In the application to Taiyuan City, the model successfully imputed the hourly-level data for the entire year. The distributed lag non-linear model analysis revealed that the relative risk (RR) values for the 6th to 8th days following O3 exposure were 1.14 (95%CI: 1.01, 1.29), 1.16 (95%CI: 1.02, 1.31), and 1.14 (95%CI: 1.01, 1.29), respectively, which were significantly higher than 1, indicating a significant lagged association (lagged 6-8 d) between O3 and the number of emergency room visits. Conclusion A high-precision, hourly-level O3 concentration estimation model is successfully constructed by combining the land use regression model with an ensemble machine learning approach to provide a scientific basis for environmental policy formulation and public health intervention. The application of the model verifies its generalization ability and practical application value, which can provide a new technical framework for subsequent environmental health research.
4.Macrophage-derived extracellular vesicles carrying component 1r induce fibroblast activation in silicosis mice
Ziqi WANG ; Yusi CHENG ; Xiaojuan SHA ; Jie CHAO
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(1):28-34
Background Silicosis, an occupational lung disease induced by chronic silica (SiO2) exposure, is pathologically defined by progressive pulmonary fibrosis, and its associated molecular mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated. Objective To understand the critical role of macrophage-derived vesicles in silicotic pulmonary fibrosis via their carried complement component 1r (C1R). Methods Through integrated analysis of human plasma vesicle proteomics and spatial transcriptomics in silicosis mouse models, the key molecular C1R was identified in silicotic fibrosis. Spatial transcriptomic data were further employed to analyze the expression distribution of C1R in lung tissues. In animal experiments, a mouse silicosis model was established via tracheal instillation of silica dust, followed by pulmonary fibrosis assessed by Sirius Red staining, and C1R expression levels in plasma and lung tissue vesicles examined by Western blot. In cellular experiments, an in vitro model was constructed by stimulating macrophages with silica. Extracellular vesicles isolated from this system were then co-cultured with mouse lung fibroblasts (MLG),followed by intervention with a C1R-neutralizing antibody. Results The proteomic analysis of human plasma vesicles revealed a significant upregulation of C1R in silicosis patients, confirmed by Western blot. The spatial transcriptomics in silicotic mice indicated elevated C1R expression in lung tissues after 56 d of SiO2 exposure, colocalizing with fibrotic lesions. The results of Western blot further demonstrated increased C1R levels in both lung tissue-derived and peripheral blood-derived vesicles during silicosis progression, consistent with the findings in an ex vivo macrophage model. The results of functional assays demonstrated that macrophage-derived vesicles significantly increased the expression of fibrosis markers, including fibronectin 1 (FN1), collagen type I alpha 1 (COL1A1), and alpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), as well as the migratory capacity of lung fibroblasts; these effects were blocked by the C1R-neutralizing antibody. Conclusion Macrophage vesicles drive fibroblast activation and migration through C1R. Since a C1R-neutralizing antibody blocks this pro-fibrotic effect, C1R represents a key mediator in silicosis and thus is considered a new potential therapeutic target.
5.Practical application of ABC-XYZ analysis in traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces inventory management
Li LIN ; Jianrong WANG ; Shuqing LIN ; Xiaojuan WEI
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1403-1407
OBJECTIVE To improve the inventory turnover rate of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) decoction pieces in hospitals and achieve refined inventory management for cost reduction and efficiency improvement. METHODS Inventory data of TCM decoction pieces in our hospital from 2022 to 2023 were collected. Based on the sale amount and demand coefficient of variation respectively, the ABC classification method and XYZ analysis method were adopted for classification. The two classification results were combined through a cross matrix to divide them into three-level management priorities: level Ⅰ (AX, AY, BX), level Ⅱ (AZ, BY, CX), and level Ⅲ (BZ, CY, CZ). Differentiated inventory strategies were formulated for each level, and core indicators such as turnover rate and inventory cost before and after inventory management optimization were compared. RESULTS There were 58 types (14.22%) in level Ⅰ, 85 types (20.83%) in level Ⅱ, and 265 types (64.95%) in level Ⅲ. After inventory management optimization, the average inventory value of TCM decoction pieces decreased by 341 800 yuan, the average turnover rate increased by 73.03%, and the average turnover days decreased by 4.98 days. The differences in all indicators before and after optimization were statistically significant ( P <0.01). CONCLUSIONS The ABC-XYZ analysis method can break through the single-dimensional limitation of the traditional ABC classification method, adapt to characteristics such as the strong seasonality of TCM decoction pieces, significantly optimize the inventory structure, improve turnover efficiency, and reduce operating costs. It provides a feasible plan for the refined and scientific management of hospital TCM warehouses.
6.Mechanism of Wenyang jieyu granules regulating NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway on antidepressant effect in rats
Shuang MENG ; Jie ZHAO ; Xinxin WANG ; Dandan TAN ; Xiaorong ZHOU ; Huimin SUN ; Xiaojuan MA ; Zhenyu FENG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(11):1440-1446
OBJECTIVE To explore the antidepressant mechanism of Wenyang jieyu granules (WYJYG) via the NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3 (NLRP3)/apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (ASC)/Caspase-1 pathway. METHODS A rat model of depression was established by chronic unpredictable mild stress combined with single-housing for 42 consecutive days.The experiment set up blank group, model group, MCC950 (NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor) group (10 mg/kg), fluoxetine group (positive control,2.08 mg/kg),low-dose WYJYG(3.78 g/kg) and high-dose WYJYG group (7.56 g/kg),with 10 rats in each group. From the 22nd day of the experiment, rats in the fluoxetine group, low-dose and high-dose WYJYG groups were intragastrically administered with the corresponding drugs and intraperitoneally injected with an equal volume of normal saline. Rats in the MCC950 group were intraperitoneally injected with MCC950 at the corresponding concentration and intragastrically administered with an equal volume of distilled water. Rats in the blank group and model group were given an equal volume of distilled water by gavage and an equal volume of normal saline by intraperitoneal injection. All interventions were performed once a day for 21 consecutive days. Behavioral tests were conducted once a week. After the last administration, the contents of ASC, ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule 1 (Iba1), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and IL-18 in hippocampal tissues were detected. The protein expressions of NLRP3, cluster of differentiation 68 (CD68), Caspase-1, B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2), and Bcl-2-associated X protein were determined, and neuronal apoptosis was observed. RESULTS After the last administration, compared with the model group, the open-field activity time was significantly prolonged ( P <0.05), and the latency to feed in a novel environment was significantly shortened ( P <0.05) in rats of the high-dose WYJYG group. In hippocampal tissue, the contents of ASC, Iba1, IL-1β, and IL-18, as well as the protein expression levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1, and CD68, and the positive rate of neuronal apoptosis were all significantly decreased/downregulated ( P <0.05). Bcl-2 protein expression was significantly upregulated ( P <0.05), and the density of neuronal apoptosis-positive cells was significantly reduced ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS WYJYG play on antidepressant role by inhibiting the NLRP3/ASC/Caspase-1 pathway, reducing microglia-mediated neuroinflammation, and inhibiting hippocampal neurons apoptosis.
7.Establishment and optimization of a high-performance size-exclusion chromatography method for quantifying the classical swine fever virus E2 protein.
Xiaojuan ZHANG ; Bo YANG ; Gaoyuan XU ; Mingxing REN ; Ji TANG ; Hongshuo LIU ; Zhankui LIU ; Yafei LI ; Xiangru WANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(7):2774-2788
This study aims to establish a high-performance size-exclusion chromatography (HPSEC) method for determining the content of the classical swine fever virus (CSFV) E2 protein and screen the optimal stabilizer to enhance the stability of this protein. The optimal detection conditions were determined by optimizing the composition of the mobile phase, and characteristic chromatographic peaks were identified by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. The specificity, repeatability, precision, linearity, limit of detection (LOD), and limit of quantitation (LOQ) of the method were assessed. The method established was used to determine the content of CSFV E2 protein antigen and vaccine. Differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF) was employed to screen the buffer system, pH, and salt ion concentrations, and sugar, amino acid, and alcohol stabilizers were further screened. The results showed that using a 200 mmol/L phosphate buffer provided the best column efficiency. An antigen-specific chromatographic peak appeared at the retention time of 18 min, which was identified as the CSFV E2 protein by SDS-PAGE and Western blotting. The method exhibited high specificity for detecting the CSFV E2 protein, with no absorbance peak observed in the blank control. The relative standard deviation (RSD) of the peak area for six repeated injections of the CSFV E2 protein was 0.74%, indicating good repeatability of the method. The RSD for repeated detection of two different concentrations of CSFV E2 protein samples by different operators at different time points was less than 2%, suggesting good intermediate precision of the method. The peak area of the CSFV E2 protein was linearly related to its concentration, with the regression equation showing R2 of 1.000. The LOD and LOQ of the method were 14.88 μg/mL and 29.75 μg/mL, respectively. Application of the developed method in the detection of three batches of CSFV E2 protein antigen and three batches of vaccine demonstrated results consistent with those from the bicinchoninic acid (BCA) assay, which meant that the method could accurately determine the content of CSFV E2 protein antigen and vaccine. The DSF method identified 50 mmol/L Tris-HCl at pH 8.0 as the optimal buffer, and the addition of sugar and alcohol stabilizers further improved the stability of the CSFV E2 protein. The HPSEC method established in this study is simple, fast, and exhibits good accuracy and repeatability, enabling precise measurement of the CSFV E2 protein content. It is expected to play a crucial role in the quality control of the CSFV E2 vaccine. Furthermore, the strategy for improving the CSFV E2 protein stability, identified through DSF screening, has significant implications for enhancing the stability of the CSFV E2 vaccine.
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8.Summary of the best evidence for the prevention and management of perioperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with colorectal cancer
Xinyi CHEN ; Chunmei WANG ; Haijuan YUAN ; Fang FANG ; Xiaojuan GUO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(30):2336-2344
Objective:To systematically retrieve, extract and summarize the best evidence regarding the prevention and management of perioperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in patients with colorectal cancer, and to provide an evidence-based basis for clinical nursing practice.Methods:All evidence on the prevention and management of perioperative gastrointestinal dysfunction in colorectal cancer patients in various domestic and international databases and websites such as UpToDate, China national knowledge infrastructure, etc. were searched according to the "6S" pyramid model, including clinical decisions, guidelines, expert consensus, systematic evaluations, and randomized controlled trials from the time of database construction to August 15, 2024, on a top-to-bottom basis. Literature screening, quality assessment, and evidence extraction were performed independently by 2 nursing researchers.Results:A total of 19 documents were finally included, included 4 guidelines, 3 expert consensus, 7 systematic evaluations, 1 Meta-analysis, and 4 randomized controlled trials, and 35 pieces of evidence were summarized in 6 areas, including screening and assessment, build a multidisciplinary team, preoperative preparation, intraoperative monitoring, postoperative care, and evaluation of outcomes.Conclusions:The evidence summarized in this study is both scientifically rigorous and practically applicable, and can be used by healthcare professionals to design care plans for colorectal cancer patients that accelerate the recovery of gastrointestinal function, thereby promoting evidence-based clinical nursing practice.
9.Relation of irrational procrastination to compulsory citizenship behavior and psychological entitlement in clinical nurses
Zifeng LI ; Chu WANG ; Wen YI ; Xiaojuan ZHANG ; Zuyang XI ; Caiyun CHANG
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(4):362-366
Objective:To explore the relationship between irrational procrastination and compulsory citizenship behavior among clinical nurses,and to investigate the role of psychological entitlement in this relationship.Meth-ods:A sample of 413 clinical nurses from a tertiary hospital was selected for this study.The Irrational Procrastina-tion Scale(IPS),Compulsory Citizenship Behavior Scale(CCBS),and Psychological Entitlement Scale(PES)were used for evaluation.Results:The scores of IPS,CCBS and PES were positively correlated with each other(r=0.53,0.56,0.39,Ps<0.01).Psychological entitlement partially mediated the relationship between compulsory citi-zenship behavior and irrational procrastination among clinical nurses,with an indirect effect of 0.17,accounting for 13.85%of the total effect.Conclusion:Psychological entitlement plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between compulsory citizenship behavior and irrational procrastination among clinical nurses.
10.Expert consensus: reducing free-sugar for caries prevention
Xiaojuan ZENG ; Xuenan LIU ; Min LIU ; Yan SI ; Ying ZHANG ; Jianqiang LAI ; Xianbin DING ; Chang SU ; Xiang SI ; Youguang LU ; Huancai LIN ; Shuguo ZHENG ; Wensheng RONG ; Minquan DU ; Xiaoyan OU ; Rongmin QIU ; Maigeng ZHOU ; Chunxiao WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2025;60(4):311-319
In modern society, sugary foods have become an integral part of many people′s lives. However, excessive sugar consumption has adverse effects on both overall health and oral health, serving as a contributing factor to the global increasing incidence in oral diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, obesity, and diabetes. In response to the health risks related to high-sugar diets, the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Dental Federation (FDI) have proposed initiatives and recommendations, with various governments implementing different policies and strategies to reduce sugar intake. Chinese government has also taken proactive measures. The "Healthy China Action (2019-2030)" initiative introduced by the State Council in 2019 established a crucial benchmark in limiting the average daily intake of added sugar to 25 g per person forward to 2030. Experts from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the field of oral health have meticulously examined the impacts of sugar reduction on oral health, as well as strategies, methods, and practical considerations related to reducing sugar intake through several meeting and wrote the "Expert consensus: reducing free-sugar for caries prevention", which was subsequently reviewed and revised based on the feedback from multiple stakeholders. They have conducted thorough analyses of global trends in sugar reduction and best practices to provide valuable insights to China for crafting effective policies and strategies on sugar reduction. This consensus mainly includes the classification of free sugars, the latest scientific evidence on dental caries, recommendations from WHO on sugar-sweetened beverage taxes, nutrition labeling, advertising, food reform, adjusting supply systems, education, and promotion strategies, as well as sugar reduction actions taken by various governments around the world. Combining the actual situation in China, policy recommendations and authoritative popular science knowledge on sugar reduction for caries prevention to public are proposed to advocate for experts in multiple fields to focus on sugar reduction for caries prevention, promote the work process, and provide the scientific basis for oral health educators.

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