1.Epidemiological characteristics and prediction analysis of hand, foot and mouth disease in Shanxi Province in 2012 - 2024
Wenjun WANG ; Xiaohong ZHANG ; Lijuan LIU ; Yaqiong SONG ; Qing TAN ; Yanzhen NIU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):14-18
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in Shanxi Province from 2012 to 2024, and predict the incidence trend for 2025, and to provide a scientific basis for the formulation of prevention and control strategies. Methods Based on the surveillance data of HFMD in Shanxi Province from 2012 to 2024, the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics and time trends of the disease were analyzed. The ARIMA model was constructed and used to predict the incidence trend in 2025. Results From 2012 to 2024, a total of 254 028 HFMD cases were reported in Shanxi Province, with an average annual incidence rate of 54.17 per 100 000 population, a severe case rate of 0.56%, and a case fatality rate (CFR) of 12.60 per 100 000 population. Joinpoint regression analysis showed that the incidence rate, severe case rate, mortality rate, and case fatality rate all presented a downward trend. The epidemic exhibited obvious seasonal distribution characteristics, with the peak period from April to November, and two incidence peaks in June-July and October-November. The male-to-female incidence ratio was 1.41:1. Children aged 1-5 years accounted for 89.24% of the total cases, among which scattered children (58.48%) and nursery children (33.54%) were the high-risk groups. Linfen City (96.06 /100 000) and Taiyuan City (88.54 /100 000) had relatively high incidence rates. After 2017, the proportion of enterovirus A71 (EV-A71) decreased, while coxsackievirus A16 (Cox-A16) and other enteroviruses became the main epidemic strains. The ARIMA(1,0,1)(0,1,1)₁₂ model predicted that the incidence of HFMD in 2025 would remain at the level of 2023-2024, and the dual-peak characteristic would continue. Conclusion From 2012 to 2024, the overall HFMD epidemic in Shanxi Province generally shows a significant downward trend. The high-risk population includes scattered children and nursery children under 5 years old, with high-incidence areas concentrated in the central and southern regions, requiring focused attention. The seasonal ARIMA model can effectively fit the evolutionary trend of HFMD incidence in Shanxi Province and possesses short-term predictive capability.
2.Modern Clinical Application and Mechanism Research of Yinqiao San in Pediatrics: A Review
Wenjin XIE ; Xiaohong BAI ; Tianye NIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(13):315-326
Yinqiao San (YQS) is a classic prescription in Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases, which has the effects of pungent dispersing, bitter descending, clearing heat, and removing toxin. It is a classic prescription for the treatment of the onset of warm disease. The prescription contains ten kinds of traditional Chinese medicines, which are in proper compatibility. The ancient and modern physicians often modify the prescription for the treatment of various diseases in children, which has a significant effect. At present, with the rapid development of modern technology, the research on the mechanism of YQS at the molecular level is constantly deepening and improving, which provides new ideas and scientific basis for the treatment of pediatric diseases by YQS. Therefore, this paper summarized and collated the relevant research literature on YQS published by scholars from China and other countries in recent years from six aspects: the textual research on the source of YQS prescription, the theory of formulation, clinical application, active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine, pharmacological effects, and decocting and administration methods. It expounded on the diseases treated by YQS which were recorded in modern literature, involving the respiratory system, nervous system, rheumatic, immune, and renal disease systems, skin system, infectious system, and its application in diseases such as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, viral myocarditis, mesenteric lymphadenitis, and post-nasal drip syndrome. At the same time, it elucidated the mechanism of YQS in the treatment of diseases and its correlation with antiviral, antibacterial, antipyretic, and analgesic effects, improvement of microbiota, regulation of immune function, anti-inflammatory effect, and improvement of pulmonary damage. The decoction time of YQS had a significant effect on its clinical effect, and the best decoction time for its efficacy was 3 to 6 minutes after boiling.
3.Palpitations, Shortness of Breath, Weakness in Limbs, Edema, and Dyspnea: A Rare Inflammatory Myopathy with Positive Aniti-mitochondrial Antibodies and Cardiac Involvement
Chunsu LIANG ; Xuchang ZHANG ; Ning ZHANG ; Lin KANG ; Xiaohong LIU ; Jiaqi YU ; Yingxian LIU ; Lin QIAO ; Yanli YANG ; Xiaoyi ZHAO ; Ruijie ZHAO ; Na NIU ; Xuelian YAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(1):248-255
This article presents a case study of a patient who visited the Geriatric Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital due to "palpitations, shortness of breath for more than 2 years, limb weakness for 6 months, edema, and nocturnal dyspnea for 2 months". The patient exhibited decreased muscle strength in the limbs and involvement of swallowing and respiratory muscles, alongside complications of heart failure and various arrhythmias which were predominantly atrial. Laboratory tests revealed the presence of multiple autoantibodies and notably anti-mitochondrial antibodies. Following a comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluation, the patient was diagnosed with anti-mitochondrial antibody-associated inflammatory myopathy. Treatment involved a combination of glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants, along with resistance exercises for muscle strength and rehabilitation training for lung function, resulting in significant improvement of clinical symptoms. The case underscores the importance of collaborative multidisciplinary approaches in diagnosing and treating rare diseases in elderly patients, where careful consideration of clinical manifestations and subtle abnormal clinical data can lead to effective interventions.
4.Nigella sativa L. seed extract alleviates oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence and dysfunction in melanocytes.
Ben NIU ; Xiaohong AN ; Yongmei CHEN ; Ting HE ; Xiao ZHAN ; Xiuqi ZHU ; Fengfeng PING ; Wei ZHANG ; Jia ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(2):203-213
Nigella sativa L. seeds have been traditionally utilized in Chinese folk medicine for centuries to treat vitiligo. This study revealed that the ethanolic extract of Nigella sativa L. (HZC) enhances melanogenesis and mitigates oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence and dysfunction in melanocytes. In accordance with established protocols, the ethanol fraction from Nigella sativa L. seeds was extracted, concentrated, and lyophilized to evaluate its herbal effects via 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assays, tyrosinase activity evaluation, measurement of cellular melanin contents, scratch assays, senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) staining, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and Western blot analysis for expression profiling of experimentally relevant proteins. The results indicated that HZC significantly enhanced tyrosinase activity and melanin content while notably increasing the protein expression levels of Tyr, Mitf, and gp100 in B16F10 cells. Furthermore, HZC effectively mitigated oxidative stress-induced cellular senescence, improved melanocyte condition, and rectified various functional impairments associated with melanocyte dysfunction. These findings suggest that HZC increases melanin synthesis in melanocytes through the activation of the MAPK, PKA, and Wnt signaling pathways. In addition, HZC attenuates oxidative damage induced by H2O2 therapy by activating the nuclear factor E2-related factor 2-antioxidant response element (Nrf2-ARE) pathway and enhancing the activity of downstream antioxidant enzymes, thus preventing premature senescence and dysfunction in melanocytes.
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5.Evidence-based practice for pain management in patients after hepatectomy
Yushuo NIU ; Cuicui LI ; Lin WANG ; Yajun LI ; Runan ZHAO ; Xiaohong HOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(15):2022-2030
Objective:To carry out evidence-based practice for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing hepatectomy based on the knowledge to action (KTA) framework, and to evaluate the application effects of the best evidence.Methods:A systematic review of databases on pain management for hepatectomy patients both domestically and internationally was conducted to form the best evidence. This was combined with the Postoperative pain assessment and nursing in adults group standard to form quality review indicators. From November to December 2023, a baseline review was conducted with 21 healthcare staff and 31 patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy at the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital. The barriers to evidence-based practice were analyzed, and the best evidence application and transformation actions were implemented. A re-evaluation was conducted from January to March 2024 after applying the evidence with 31 laparoscopic hepatectomy patients and 21 healthcare staff. The execution rates of the review indicators, patient pain levels, satisfaction with pain control, and patient comfort were compared before and after evidence application. Results:After applying the evidence, the execution rate of the review indicators by healthcare staff increased to 19.35%-100.00%. Post-intervention, the pain scores at postoperative immediate, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours were significantly lower than before the evidence application, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Additionally, post-intervention, the patients' satisfaction with pain control and comfort scores were significantly higher than before the evidence application, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The application of the best evidence for pain management in hepatectomy, combined with the construction of quality review indicators and evidence-based practice, can alleviate postoperative pain in patients, improve their satisfaction, and enhance their comfort.
6.Clinical features and pathogens for burn wound infections in a northwestern hospital from 2014 to 2023
Huixin ZHAN ; Xin XUE ; Xiaohong NIU ; Tao YANG ; Nan WANG ; Zejuan JIANG ; Yantan CHENG ; Yigang HE ; Zhongshu PU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(14):2126-2129
OBJECTIVE To investigate the epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogens isolated from the burn wound patients with infections in a northwestern hospital from 2014 to 2023 so as to provide bases for prevention and treatment of burn wound infections in the northwestern region.METHODS The epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogenic isolated from the burn wound patients with infections who were treated in the 940th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force from 2014 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS A total of 2122 burn wound patients were enrolled in the study,397(18.71%)of whom had infections,including 306(14.42%)patients with community-acquired infections and 91(4.29%)patients with hospital-acquired infections.The proportion infections was higher among the patients aged no less than 60 years old(63/154)than among the patients aged less than 14 years old(231/983)and the pa-tients aged between 14 and 60 years old(103/985)(x2=108.840,P<0.001).The proportion of infections was higher among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅲ(146/458)than among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅱ(251/1664)(x2=66.600,P<0.001).The proportion infections was higher among the patients with burn wounds in limbs(370/1881)than among the patients with burn wounds in other sites(1153/1987)(x2=47.244,P<0.001).The isolation rates of methicillin-resistant Staphy-lococcus epidermidis and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains showed downward trends from 2014 to 2023,the isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and the third generation cephalo-sporins-resistant Escherichia coli showed upward trends,however,there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS The patients with no less than 60 years of age,no lower than grade Ⅲ of burn wound depth and burn wounds in limbs are more likely to have burn wound infections.S.aureus is the predominant species of pathogens causing the infections.The isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae strains and the third generation cephalosporins-resistant E.coli strains show upward trends.It is necessary to take targeted prevention and treatment measures for the burn wound infections.
7.Adhere to the principle of innovation while maintaining the core values, and serve healthy China: a deep analysis and prospect of National Diabetes Prevention and Control Center (DPCC) practice in Shanxi Province
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(3):347-349
China is one of the countries with the fastest growth in diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes among adults in China is as high as 12.4%, while the awareness rate of patients is only 36.7%, the standardized diagnosis and treatment rate is 32.9%, and the rate of achieving control targets is 50.1%. Diabetes prevention and control has become a major issue related to national economy and people′s livelihood. The data from 2015 to 2017 in Shanxi indicate that the prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 18 and above is 10.4%, while the prevalence of prediabetes is 34.5%. Moreover, the awareness, treatment, and control rates of diabetes among patients remain suboptimal. How to adhere to the principle of innovation while maintaining the core values, and efficiently apply and fully promote the standardized diabetes prevention and control model of National Diabetes Prevention and Control Center (DPCC) in Shanxi Province, is undoubtedly an important topic with great significance for exploration and practice. The Shanxi sub-center of DPCC has sorted out some working ideas based on more than two years of specific practical experience for reference.
8.Clinical features and pathogens for burn wound infections in a northwestern hospital from 2014 to 2023
Huixin ZHAN ; Xin XUE ; Xiaohong NIU ; Tao YANG ; Nan WANG ; Zejuan JIANG ; Yantan CHENG ; Yigang HE ; Zhongshu PU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(14):2126-2129
OBJECTIVE To investigate the epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogens isolated from the burn wound patients with infections in a northwestern hospital from 2014 to 2023 so as to provide bases for prevention and treatment of burn wound infections in the northwestern region.METHODS The epidemiological characteristics,clinical features and distribution of pathogenic isolated from the burn wound patients with infections who were treated in the 940th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force from 2014 to 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS A total of 2122 burn wound patients were enrolled in the study,397(18.71%)of whom had infections,including 306(14.42%)patients with community-acquired infections and 91(4.29%)patients with hospital-acquired infections.The proportion infections was higher among the patients aged no less than 60 years old(63/154)than among the patients aged less than 14 years old(231/983)and the pa-tients aged between 14 and 60 years old(103/985)(x2=108.840,P<0.001).The proportion of infections was higher among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅲ(146/458)than among the patients with the burn wound depth no less than grade Ⅱ(251/1664)(x2=66.600,P<0.001).The proportion infections was higher among the patients with burn wounds in limbs(370/1881)than among the patients with burn wounds in other sites(1153/1987)(x2=47.244,P<0.001).The isolation rates of methicillin-resistant Staphy-lococcus epidermidis and carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains showed downward trends from 2014 to 2023,the isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and the third generation cephalo-sporins-resistant Escherichia coli showed upward trends,however,there were no significant differences.CONCLUSIONS The patients with no less than 60 years of age,no lower than grade Ⅲ of burn wound depth and burn wounds in limbs are more likely to have burn wound infections.S.aureus is the predominant species of pathogens causing the infections.The isolation rates of carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae strains and the third generation cephalosporins-resistant E.coli strains show upward trends.It is necessary to take targeted prevention and treatment measures for the burn wound infections.
9.Adhere to the principle of innovation while maintaining the core values, and serve healthy China: a deep analysis and prospect of National Diabetes Prevention and Control Center (DPCC) practice in Shanxi Province
Journal of Chinese Physician 2025;27(3):347-349
China is one of the countries with the fastest growth in diabetes. The prevalence of diabetes among adults in China is as high as 12.4%, while the awareness rate of patients is only 36.7%, the standardized diagnosis and treatment rate is 32.9%, and the rate of achieving control targets is 50.1%. Diabetes prevention and control has become a major issue related to national economy and people′s livelihood. The data from 2015 to 2017 in Shanxi indicate that the prevalence of diabetes among adults aged 18 and above is 10.4%, while the prevalence of prediabetes is 34.5%. Moreover, the awareness, treatment, and control rates of diabetes among patients remain suboptimal. How to adhere to the principle of innovation while maintaining the core values, and efficiently apply and fully promote the standardized diabetes prevention and control model of National Diabetes Prevention and Control Center (DPCC) in Shanxi Province, is undoubtedly an important topic with great significance for exploration and practice. The Shanxi sub-center of DPCC has sorted out some working ideas based on more than two years of specific practical experience for reference.
10.Evidence-based practice for pain management in patients after hepatectomy
Yushuo NIU ; Cuicui LI ; Lin WANG ; Yajun LI ; Runan ZHAO ; Xiaohong HOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(15):2022-2030
Objective:To carry out evidence-based practice for postoperative pain management in patients undergoing hepatectomy based on the knowledge to action (KTA) framework, and to evaluate the application effects of the best evidence.Methods:A systematic review of databases on pain management for hepatectomy patients both domestically and internationally was conducted to form the best evidence. This was combined with the Postoperative pain assessment and nursing in adults group standard to form quality review indicators. From November to December 2023, a baseline review was conducted with 21 healthcare staff and 31 patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy at the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department of Shandong Provincial Hospital. The barriers to evidence-based practice were analyzed, and the best evidence application and transformation actions were implemented. A re-evaluation was conducted from January to March 2024 after applying the evidence with 31 laparoscopic hepatectomy patients and 21 healthcare staff. The execution rates of the review indicators, patient pain levels, satisfaction with pain control, and patient comfort were compared before and after evidence application. Results:After applying the evidence, the execution rate of the review indicators by healthcare staff increased to 19.35%-100.00%. Post-intervention, the pain scores at postoperative immediate, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours were significantly lower than before the evidence application, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Additionally, post-intervention, the patients' satisfaction with pain control and comfort scores were significantly higher than before the evidence application, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The application of the best evidence for pain management in hepatectomy, combined with the construction of quality review indicators and evidence-based practice, can alleviate postoperative pain in patients, improve their satisfaction, and enhance their comfort.


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