1.Postmenopausal osteoporosis:predictive values of muscle mass,grip strength,and appendicular skeletal muscle index
Zhijie YANG ; Rui ZHAO ; Haolin YANG ; Xiaoyun LI ; Yangbo LI ; Jiachun HUANG ; Yanping LIN ; Lei WAN ; Hongxing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1073-1080
BACKGROUND:The prevalence of osteoporosis is high in postmenopausal women,but muscle mass,grip strength,and how these factors affect osteoporosis are understudied,and the exact link between them has not been clarified.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation between muscle mass,grip strength,appendicular skeletal muscle index and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and to assess the potential values of these indices in predicting and diagnosing postmenopausal osteoporosis.METHODS:Eighty-three postmenopausal women were collected from the outpatient clinic of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from February 2023 to January 2024.General data were collected.Bone mineral density was detected.T-value,muscle mass of each part,grip strength were recorded.The body mass index and appendicular skeletal muscle index were calculated.The patients were categorized into non-osteoporosis group(n=17)and postmenopausal osteoporosis group(n=66)according to T value and fracture history,and were statistically analyzed accordingly.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The body mass,body mass index,bone mineral density of the overall lumbar spine,muscle mass and appendicular skeletal muscle index were higher in the non-osteoporosis group than the osteoporosis group(P<0.05).(2)Muscle mass was positively correlated with bone mineral density of the overall lumbar spine and individual vertebrae(P<0.05).(3)Multiple stepwise linear regression analysis showed that body mass and grip strength were linearly and positively correlated with muscle mass;body height and muscle mass were linearly and positively correlated with grip strength,and body mass was linearly and negatively correlated with grip strength.Body mass index was linearly and positively correlated with bone mineral density,and age was linearly and negatively correlated with bone mineral density.(4)Analysis by receiver operating characteristic curve showed that:muscle mass(the area under the curve,sensitivity,specificity and critical value of muscle mass were 0.744,76.50%,74.20%and 36.50 kg,respectively,with P=0.002)and appendicular skeletal muscle index(the area under the curve,sensitivity,specificity and critical value of appendicular skeletal muscle index were 0.739,82.40%,62.10%and 5.81 kg/m2,respectively,and P=0.002)had good predictive value for postmenopausal osteoporosis.To conclude,a reduction in muscle mass and appendicular skeletal muscle index can help to predict the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis,and the possibility of osteoporosis should be taken into account in postmenopausal women when muscle mass is<36.50 kg or appendicular skeletal muscle index is<5.81 kg/m2,in order to prevent the occurrence of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
2.Postmenopausal osteoporosis:predictive values of muscle mass,grip strength,and appendicular skeletal muscle index
Zhijie YANG ; Rui ZHAO ; Haolin YANG ; Xiaoyun LI ; Yangbo LI ; Jiachun HUANG ; Yanping LIN ; Lei WAN ; Hongxing HUANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2026;30(5):1073-1080
BACKGROUND:The prevalence of osteoporosis is high in postmenopausal women,but muscle mass,grip strength,and how these factors affect osteoporosis are understudied,and the exact link between them has not been clarified.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation between muscle mass,grip strength,appendicular skeletal muscle index and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and to assess the potential values of these indices in predicting and diagnosing postmenopausal osteoporosis.METHODS:Eighty-three postmenopausal women were collected from the outpatient clinic of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine from February 2023 to January 2024.General data were collected.Bone mineral density was detected.T-value,muscle mass of each part,grip strength were recorded.The body mass index and appendicular skeletal muscle index were calculated.The patients were categorized into non-osteoporosis group(n=17)and postmenopausal osteoporosis group(n=66)according to T value and fracture history,and were statistically analyzed accordingly.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)The body mass,body mass index,bone mineral density of the overall lumbar spine,muscle mass and appendicular skeletal muscle index were higher in the non-osteoporosis group than the osteoporosis group(P<0.05).(2)Muscle mass was positively correlated with bone mineral density of the overall lumbar spine and individual vertebrae(P<0.05).(3)Multiple stepwise linear regression analysis showed that body mass and grip strength were linearly and positively correlated with muscle mass;body height and muscle mass were linearly and positively correlated with grip strength,and body mass was linearly and negatively correlated with grip strength.Body mass index was linearly and positively correlated with bone mineral density,and age was linearly and negatively correlated with bone mineral density.(4)Analysis by receiver operating characteristic curve showed that:muscle mass(the area under the curve,sensitivity,specificity and critical value of muscle mass were 0.744,76.50%,74.20%and 36.50 kg,respectively,with P=0.002)and appendicular skeletal muscle index(the area under the curve,sensitivity,specificity and critical value of appendicular skeletal muscle index were 0.739,82.40%,62.10%and 5.81 kg/m2,respectively,and P=0.002)had good predictive value for postmenopausal osteoporosis.To conclude,a reduction in muscle mass and appendicular skeletal muscle index can help to predict the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis,and the possibility of osteoporosis should be taken into account in postmenopausal women when muscle mass is<36.50 kg or appendicular skeletal muscle index is<5.81 kg/m2,in order to prevent the occurrence of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
3.Biological functions of SMYD5 and its role in disease
Fangfang ZHANG ; Haodan LIU ; Ruirui YANG ; Xuan LI ; Changli WANG ; Guangbin YE ; Xiaoyun BIN
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(4):782-788
SMYD5 is a ribosomal methyltransferase with SET and MYND structural domains, which is a member of the SMYD family and is expressed in a variety of tissues, including ovary and testis. This enzyme participates in biological processes such as gene expression regulation, cell development and differentiation, and maintenance of genomic stability through ribosomal protein methylation modification. In recent years, research on SMYD5 has increased in cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, and lung cancer. Studies have revealed that SMYD5 exhibits high expression levels in various diseases including hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease, influencing the progression of these conditions. This review summarizes the role of SMYD5 in hepatocellular carcinoma, inflammatory bowel disease, and other biological functions, aiming to provide a reference for related disease research.
4.A qualitative research on psychological experience of operating room nurses participating in organ transplant surgery
Zhe WANG ; Chunling WANG ; Xiaoyun NI ; Min LIU ; Chengyao GUO ; Minwei SHEN ; Li ZHANG ; Chenwei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(4):675-682
Objective To explore the psychological experiences of operating room nurses participating in organ transplant surgeries, providing a basis for medical institutions to develop targeted psychological support programs. Methods Using a phenomenological research method, semi-structured, in-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted from January to March 2026 with 17 operating room nurses who had participated in organ transplant surgeries at a tertiary hospital in Shanghai. Interviews were recorded, and observations were made. The interview data were analyzed, summarized, and themes were refined using Colaizzi’s seven-step analysis method. Results The psychological experiences of operating room nurses participating in organ transplant surgeries were identified as 5 main themes and 14 sub-themes: emotional impact and empathy load (shock and grief confronting life and death, deep empathy for patients and families, awe and gratitude towards organ donors); pressure experience and physical-mental exhaustion (urgency under time pressure, load of operational precision requirements, excessive consumption of physical and mental resources); cognitive appraisal and meaning construction (reappraisal of professional value, deep reflection on the meaning of life, positioning and identification of one’s role); coping strategies and adjustment process (active learning and experiential reflection, self-emotional regulation and social support); growth experience and psychological transformation (enhancement of psychological resilience, establishment of professional confidence, deepening of professional mission). Conclusions Operating room nurses undergo complex and profound psychological experiences while participating in organ transplant surgeries, enduring strong emotional impact and physical-mental stress while also achieving psychological growth and deepening professional identity through practice. Nursing managers should pay attention to the mental health of this group and construct a multi-level support system to promote their physical and psychological well-being.
5.Trends in mortality and life lost of injury among residents in Jinshan District from 2003 to 2023
SHU Qi ; XIA Wenxia ; LI Zhenjuan ; ZHU Xiaoyun
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):156-160,165
Objective:
To analyze the trends in mortality and life lost among residents in Jinshan District, Shanghai Municipality from 2003 to 2023, so as to provide the evidence for developing injury prevention and control strategies and optimizing public health resource allocation.
Methods:
Data on injury mortality in Jinshan District from 2003 to 2023 were collected through Jinshan District Death Cause Registration System. Crude mortality was calculated, and standardized by the Sixth National Population Census in 2010. Potential years of life lost (PYLL), potential years of life lost rate (PYLLR), and average years of life lost (AYLL) were used to analyze life loss. Annual percent change (APC) was used to analyze the trends of injury mortality and life lost
Results:
From 2003 to 2023, the standardized mortality of injury in the total population, males, and females in Jinshan District were 34.39/105, 43.01/105, and 25.52/105, respectively, showing downward trends (APC=-3.270%, -3.913%, and -2.108%, all P<0.05). The standardized mortality of injury in males was higher than that in females (P<0.05). The crude mortalities of injury in age groups of 0-<15, 15-<30, 30-<45, 45-<60, and ≥60 years were 8.45/105, 16.94/105, 23.59/105, 39.05/105, and 127.70/105, respectively, showing an upward trend with increasing age (P<0.05). From 2003 to 2023, except for the ≥60 years group, the crude mortalities of injury in other age groups showed downward trends (APC=-6.539%, -4.426%, -7.846%, and -5.185%, all P<0.05). From 2003 to 2023, the top two causes of injury death in the total population were traffic accidents and falls, with crude mortalities of 17.88/105 and 15.81/105, respectively. Among them, the crude mortality of traffic accidents showed a downward trend (APC=-4.478%, P<0.05), while the crude mortality of falls showed an upward trend (APC=5.467%, P<0.05). From 2003 to 2023, PYLL, PYLLR, and AYLL of injury in the total population showed downward trends (APC=-6.685%, -6.710%, and -7.225%, all P<0.05).
Conclusions
From 2003 to 2023, the injury mortality and life lost in Jinshan District showed downward trends. Males and the elderly are the key populations for prevention and control, and falls are the key cause of death for prevention and control.
6.Research Progress on Pathogenesis of Osteoporosis and Intervention of Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Review
Xiaoyun ZHANG ; Hao ZENG ; Zhengpeng LI ; Yueping CHEN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):311-320
Osteoporosis (OP) is a metabolic disorder characterized by microstructural deterioration of bone and increased bone fragility due to reduced bone mass, which can cause the development of bone-related diseases. This condition imposes significant economic and psychological burdens on patients. While modern medicine has extensively researched the pathogenesis of OP, it remains incompletely understood. Current clinical management primarily relies on anti-resorptive drugs and synthetic metabolic agents. However, long-term use of some medications may yield suboptimal therapeutic outcomes and lead to severe adverse reactions. Given the necessity for prolonged or lifelong treatment for OP, there is a critical need to identify highly effective, safe, and cost-effective pharmaceutical interventions. In light of evolving disease management paradigms and recent advancements in OP research, traditional Chinese medicine has demonstrated emerging advantages in addressing this condition. Through literature review, this study delves into the pathogenesis of OP from five perspectives: hormonal dysregulation, autophagy, ferroptosis, oxidative stress, and intestinal flora alteration. Furthermore, it summarizes the therapeutic efficacy and specific mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine monomers and compound formulas against OP through regulating hormone levels, interfering with autophagy, inhibiting ferroptosis, counteract oxidative stress,and maintain intestinal flora balance. These multifaceted insights are expected to provide theoretical reference and guide future clinical traditional Chinese medicine approaches for preventing and managing OP.
7.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.
8.Eccentric kyphotic distraction reduction technique for treatment of lower cervical dislocation with locked facet joints.
Yuwei LI ; Xiuzhi LI ; Bowen LI ; Xiaoyun YAN ; Ruijuan DING ; Wei CUI ; Haijiao WANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(12):1568-1573
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effectiveness of the single-stage anterior eccentric kyphotic distraction reduction technique (EKD-RT) for treating lower cervical dislocation with locked facet joints, assessing its reduction success rate, neurological improvement, and safety.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 67 patients with lower cervical dislocation and locked facet joints (21 unilateral, 46 bilateral) treated between January 2015 and January 2024. There were 39 males and 28 females, with an average age of 49.5 years (range, 22-75 years). The injured segments included C 3, 4 in 4 cases, C 4, 5 in 13 cases, C 5, 6 in 22 cases, and C 6, 7 in 28 cases. The interval between injury and admission ranged from 2 hours to 2 days (mean, 5.6 hours). Preoperative Frankel grading included grade A in 9 cases, grade B in 28 cases, grade C in 17 cases, grade D in 11 cases, and grade E in 2 cases. Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score was 7.0±1.4. All patients underwent single-stage anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Following discectomy at the dislocated level, the EKD-RT was applied to unlock and reduce the locked facet joints, followed by internal fixation. Operation time, blood loss, reduction success rate, and complications were recorded. Interbody fusion status was evaluated using Bridwell criteria. Neurological status was assessed pre- and post-operatively using Frankel grading. Spinal cord function was scored using the 17-point JOA score, and the improvement rate was calculated.
RESULTS:
Successful reduction of the locked facet joints achieved in all cases. The operation time was 41-85 minutes (range, 63.3 minutes), and intraoperative blood loss was 50-360 mL (range, 125.0 mL). Complications included cerebrospinal fluid leakage in 2 cases; no severe complications such as major vascular injury or recurrent laryngeal nerve injury occurred. All patients were followed up 12-24 months (mean, 17.9 months). At last follow-up, radiological examination confirmed interbody fusion in all patients, with no implant failure or migration. The Frankel grading included grade A in 3 cases, grade B in 9 cases, grade C in 13 cases, grade D in 16 cases, and grade E in 26 cases; the JOA score reached 13.7±2.3; all of which significantly improved compared to preoperative levels ( P<0.05). The improvement rate of JOA score was 66.1%±24.7%.
CONCLUSION
The EKD-RT is an effective surgical approach for lower cervical dislocation with locked facet joints. It enables safe and efficient reduction of the locked facet joints via a single incision, resulting in significant neurological improvement with a low complication rate.
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9.Establishment and application of a red blood cell gene database in regular blood donors
Zhihui FENG ; Xiaoyun CHI ; Bin HU ; Li LIU ; Dawei LI ; Shutao PANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(8):1056-1062
Objective: To establish a "regular blood donor red blood cell gene database"(hereafter referred to as the "database") by applying molecular biology techniques for red blood cell antigens genotyping and utilizing information technology software, and to determine the significance and application value of this "database" in precise red blood cell transfusion. Methods: Fifteen antigens [C, c, E, e, M, N, S, s, Fy (a), Fy (b), Jk (a), Jk (b), Le (a), Le (b), P1] across six blood group systems (RHCE, MNS, FY, JK, Lewis and P1PK) were detected among 9 426 regular blood donors using the TaqMan-MGB method combined with an improved U-shaped microplate approach. With the assistance of information technology software, the "database" was integrated into the overall inventory management system of the blood supply chain. This enabled comprehensive management of regular blood donor and patient information, test results, specific antigen screening for regular blood donors, graded antigen matching between donors and patients, and rare blood type donor records. Results: The TaqMan-MGB method successfully detected paired antigens (C/c, E/e, M/N, S/s, Fy
/Fy
, Jk
/Jk
) within a single reaction well using a standardized PCR amplification protocol. This method provided a reliable testing solution for clinical institutions and empowered blood collection and supply organizations with high-throughput screening capabilities. In the blood supply chain, genotyped red blood cells accounted for 13.2% (721/5 462 U) of the total inventory, with 95.34% (348/365) originating from donors who donated two units of blood. Moreover, the “database” fulfilled 94.06% (443/471 U) of compatible transfusion requirements from medical institutions and effectively managed rare blood type donors. Conclusion: The establishment of the "database" facilitated the transition of blood compatibility testing from traditional serological methods to molecular biology-based gold standard techniques, significantly advancing the implementation of precise transfusion strategies based on multi-antigen matching between donors and patients.
10.Death rate and life loss caused by injuries in Jinshan District, Shanghai in 1990-2023
Xiaoyun ZHU ; Decai ZENG ; Zhenjuan LI ; Wenxia XIA
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(5):54-58
Objective To analyze the death rate and life loss of injuries in Jinshan District of Shanghai from 1990 to 2023, and to provide a scientific basis for the formulation of injury prevention and control measures. Methods Excel 2010 was used to establish a database for injury death reports in Jinshan District from 1990 to 2023, and the crude mortality rate, standardized mortality rate, age-specific mortality rate, potential years of life lost (PYLL), rate of potential years of life lost (PYLLR) and standardized rate of potential years of life lost (SPYLLR) were calculated. Results From 1990 to 2023, the crude mortality rate due to injuries in Jinshan District was 52.25/100 000, while the standardized mortality rate was 36.95/100 000. Based on the standardized mortality rate, the top four causes of injury-related deaths were traffic accidents, falls, drowning, and suicide. Traffic accidents ranked first as the leading cause of death for both males (19.30/100 000) and females (8.41/100 000). The top cause of death for the 0-14 years old group was drowning, the 15-64 years old group was traffic accidents, and the 65 years old and above was falls. Over the 34-year period, according to SPYLLR, the top four causes of death for both genders were consistently traffic accidents, drowning, suicide, and falls. Conclusion From 1990 to 2023, traffic accidents, falls, drowning, and suicide have been the primary causes of injury-related deaths in Jinshan District, Shanghai. It is essential to develop targeted prevention and control strategies based on the specific characteristics of these injury-related fatalities.


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