1.Association between plant-based dietary patterns and gestational weight gain among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus
SHI Meiqi ; YIN Yuhua ; WANG Xuhong ; FU Yuanqing ; MIAO Zelei ; HU Wensheng
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(5):503-506
Objective:
To investigate the association between plant-based dietary patterns and gestational weight gain (GWG) among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), so as to provide the evidence for guiding the reasonable diet during pregnancy.
Methods:
GDM pregnant women who participated in the WeBirth project in Hangzhou Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital were selected. Maternal age and pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) were collected. The Chinese version of Pregnancy Physical Activity questionnaire was used to assess the daily activity equivalent. The food frequency questionnaire was used to collect the frequency and amount of food intake in the last month before enrollment. The overall plant-based diet index (PDI), healthy plant-based diet index (HPDI), and unhealthy plant-based diet index (UPDI) were constructed based on food intake and grouped by quartiles. Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the association between plant-based dietary patterns and GWG.
Results:
A total of 1 943 pregnant women with GDM, with a median age of 30.91 (interquartile range, 4.92) years. The median BMI of pre-pregnancy was 21.51 (interquartile range, 4.06) kg/m2. The medians of PDI, HPDI and UPDI were 32.42 (interquartile range, 4.60), 32.48 (interquartile range, 4.41) and 32.40 (interquartile range, 5.36), respectively. The median of GWG was 11.30 (interquartile range, 4.52) kg. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that PDI (Q3 group, β=0.674, 95%CI: 0.064-1.285; Q4 group, β=0.702, 95%CI: 0.098-1.306), UPDI (Q3 group, β=1.332, 95%CI: 0.771-1.894; Q4 group, β=1.115, 95%CI: 0.550-1.681) were positively associated with GWG after adjusting for age, pre-pregnancy BMI, daily activity equivalent and daily energy intake. No significant association was found between HPDI and GWG (all P>0.05).
Conclusion
UPDI was associated with a higher risk of GWG in pregnant women with GDM.
3.Gender differences in the burden of near vision loss in China: An analysis based on GBD 2021 data.
Yu LIU ; Liping ZHU ; Yanhui LIN ; Yanbing WANG ; Kun XIONG ; Xuhong LI ; Wenguang YAN
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(6):1030-1041
OBJECTIVES:
Near vision loss (NVL) is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide, exerting a profound impact on individual quality of life and socio-economic development. This study aims to analyze the burden of NVL in China by sex and age groups from 1990 to 2021 and to project trends over the next 15 years.
METHODS:
Using data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database, we conducted descriptive analyses of NVL prevalence in China, calculated age-standardized prevalence rates (ASPR) and age-standardized disability-adjusted life years rates (ASDR) to compare burden differences between sexes and age groups, and applied an autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model to predict NVL trends for the next 15 years. The model selection was based on best-fit criteria to ensure reliable projections.
RESULTS:
From 1990 to 2021, China's ASPR of NVL rose from 10 096.24/100 000 to 15 624.54/100 000, and ASDR increased from 101.75/100 000 to 158.75/100 000. In 2021, ASPR (16 551.70/100 000) and ASDR (167.69/100 000) were higher among females than males (14 686.21/100 000 and 149.76/100 000, respectively). China ranked highest globally in both NVL cases and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), with female burden significantly exceeding male burden. Projections indicated this trend and sex gap will persist until 2036. Compared with 1990, the prevalence cases and DALYs increased by 239.20% and 238.82%, respectively in 2021, with the highest burden among females and the 55-59 age group. The ARIMA model predicted continued increases in prevalence and DALYs by 2036, with females maintaining a higher burden than males.
CONCLUSIONS
This study reveals a marked increase in the NVL burden in China and predicts continued growth in the coming years. Public health policies should prioritize NVL prevention and control, with special attention to women and middle-aged populations to mitigate long-term societal and health impacts.
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4.Process Optimization for Wine Steamed Cnidii Fructus by Multi-index-response Surface Method Combined with Entropy Weight Method
Shinong YUAN ; Yuqian JIA ; Yajing ZHANG ; Shaonan WANG ; Xuhong DUAN ; Yuguang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(3):347-353
OBJECTIVE
To optimize the processing technology of wine steamed Cnidii Fructus.
METHODS
The content of xanthotoxol, xanthotoxin, bergapten, isobergapten, imperatorin and osthole was used as the evaluation index. The response surface methodology combined with entropy weight method was used to investigate the adding amount of rice wine, the soaking time and the steaming time with aim to find the best processing technology.
RESULTS
The best processing technology for Cnidii Fructus with wine steaming was: adding 30 g of rice wine 4 mL for infiltrating 18.5 h, and steaming for 10 h.
CONCLUSION
The optimized wine steaming process is stable and feasible. The establishment of an HPLC analytical method for the determination of 6 components in wine steamed Cnidii Fructus is accurate and reliable, which can be used for the quality control of wine steamed Cnidii Fructus decoction pieces.
5.Effects of Zhoufei Pingchuan Capsules on Th17/Treg Balance and Related Inflammatory Factors in Peripheral Blood of Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Lung-kidney Qi Deficiency Syndrome
Jie SHI ; Bo NING ; Mingjun ZHAO ; Xishu TAN ; Yule KOU ; Xuhong WANG ; Ruizhe WANG ; Hongwei HE
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(2):160-166
Objective To investigate the effects of Zhoufei Pingchuan Capsules on the balance of peripheral blood helper T lymphocyte 17 cell/regulatory T lymphocyte cell(Th17/Treg)and related inflammatory factors in peripheral blood of patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)with lung-kidney qi deficiency syndrome.Methods Totally 40 COPD patients were randomly divided into the study group and the control group,with 20 cases in each group.Another 20 cases were in the healthy group.The control group was given tiotropium bromide powder inhalation,18 μg/time,1 time/d,inhalation;on the basis of the control group,the study group was given Zhoufei Pingchuan Capsules,3 pills/time,3 times/d,orally.All patients were treated for 8 weeks.The healthy group was not given any intervention.Forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1),FEV1/forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC),maximum mid-expiratory flow(MMEF),carbon monoxide diffusing capacity/alveolar ventilation(DLCO/VA),arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PaO2),arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PaCO2),COPD assessment test(CAT)score,Th17/Treg ratio,cytokines interleukin(IL)-17,IL-22,IL-10,and transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)were compared before and after treatment.Results Compared with before treatment,the lung function indexes(FEV1,FEV1/FVC,MMEF,DLCO/VA),blood gas indexes(PaO2,PaCO2)and CAT score in the study group after treatment were significantly improved(P<0.05).After treatment,the mean values of MMEF,DLCO/VA,PaCO2 and CAT score in the study group were better than those in the control group(P<0.05).Compared with before treatment,the levels of Th17,IL-17 and IL-22 in the study group were significantly lower,and the levels of Treg,IL-10 and TGF-β1 were significantly higher(P<0.05).After treatment,there were significant differences in Th17,Treg,IL-17,IL-22,IL-10 and TGF-β1 among the three groups(P<0.01).Further pairwise comparison showed that Th17 ranked in the order of high and low was control group>study group>healthy group,Treg in the order of high and low was healthy group>study group>control group,the levels of IL-17 and IL-22 in the order of high and low were control group>study group>healthy group,and the levels of IL-10 and TGF-β1 in the order of high and low were healthy group>study group>control group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Zhoufei Pingchuan Capsules can improve the lung function,arterial blood gas and symptom score of patients with lung-kidney qi deficiency syndrome in stable stage of COPD.Its mechanism may be related to regulating the balance of Th17/Treg,down-regulating the levels of Th17,IL-17 and IL-22,and up-regulating the levels of Treg,IL-10 and TGF-β1,in order to reduce airway inflammation and regulate immune homeostasis.
6.Common incidence of catheter-related venous thrombosis between midline catheter and peripherally inserted central catheter:a Meta-analysis
Wenjing HE ; Dandan WANG ; Wen WANG ; Xuhong YANG ; Li SHEN ; Wenjing ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(4):416-424
Objective To compare the incidence of catheter-related venous thrombosis between midline catheters and peripherally inserted central catheters.Methods Randomized controlled trials and cohort studies on the incidence of venous thrombosis associated with midline catheters and PICC catheters were searched from CNKI,Wanfang database,VIP database,Web of Science,PubMed,Embase and Cochrane Library from inception to December 31,2022.Review Manager 5.4 software and Stata 14.0 software were used to analyse and describe the outcome indicators.Results A total of 16 studies were included,including 12 cohort studies and 4 randomized controlled studies,with 21853 subjects.The results of the Meta-analysis showed that the incidence of catheter-related venous thrombosis per thousand catheter days of midline catheters was statistically significant compared with PICC[RR=2.74,95%CI(1.21,6.21),P=0.016].There was no significant difference in the incidence of catheter-related venous thrombosis compared with PICC[RR=0.85,95%CI=(0.70,1.03),P=0.101].In the subgroups,the incidence of superficial vein thrombosis in the midline catheter was significantly different from that in the PICC[RR=2.36,95%C/=(1.56,3.58),P<0.001].Conclusion The current evidence shows that the incidence rate of catheter-related venous thrombosis per thousand catheter days and superficial vein thrombosis was higher for midline catheters than PICCs.Therefore,in clinical practice,vascular access devices should be selected reasonably,and the occurrence and development of catheter-related superficial venous thrombosis should be paid attention to,and clinical screening should be effectively carried out on the basis of a full evaluation.
7.Perioperative nursing care of a newborn with bacterial corneal ulcer undergoing corneal transplantation
Huan WANG ; Jingjing WANG ; Wenyan DOU ; Xuhong WU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(4):465-468
To summarize the perioperative nursing experience of a newborn with bacterial corneal ulcer undergoing corneal transplantation.Preoperative nursing points:to strengthen eye observation and protection to avoid corneal perforation;to properly administer systemic and eye medication to control infection.Postoperative nursing points:to closely observe the condition of corneal grafts to prevent postoperative complications;to provide eye drops on time after surgery to ensure medication safety;to emphasize pain management and provide nutritional support;to provide targeted health education to parents to ensure that the patient receives continuous care.Through multidisciplinary team collaboration,meticulous treatment and care,the corneal graft of the patient was clear,the suture was not loose,and there was no bleeding in the anterior chamber after 1 week of corneal transplantation.The vital signs were stable,and the patient was discharged from the hospital,and ophthalmic follow-up was conducted.After 7 weeks of surgery,the suture was successfully removed and the corneal transplantation was successful.
8.The value of the modified 5-factor frailty index in assessing postoperative complications and mortality in elderly patients with hip fractures
Zongyan XIE ; Shuyu ZHANG ; Xuhong WANG ; Junrong GUO ; Jian XI ; Feifei ZHAO ; Lu JIN ; Liang LIU
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2024;43(1):50-55
Objective:To analyze the value of the modified 5-factor frailty index in assessing postoperative complications and mortality in elderly hip fracture patients.Methods:In this retrospective study, clinical data were collected of hip fracture patients aged 60 years and above surgically treated at Beijing Luhe Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University between January 2015 and December 2019.Patients' group assignment was based on whether the modified frailty index score was ≤1 or ≥2, and a post-surgery follow-up was conducted for survival at 30 days, 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years, which was analyzed by the Kaplan-Meier method.Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify factors affecting death in elderly patients.Results:A total of 1 208 patients were included, with 890 in the group with the index score ≤1 and 318 in the group with the index score ≥2.There was no difference in mortality at 30 days(1.6% or 14/890 vs.1.9% or 6/318, P=0.707), 1-year(11.3% or 99/874 vs.11.6% or 36/310, P=0.917), 2-years(19.7% or 168/852 vs.24.3% or 73/300, P=0.099)and 4-years(44.0% or 238/541 vs.51.5% or 106/206, P=0.071). The incidence of postoperative complications in the group with the score ≥2 was higher(14.8% or 47/318 vs.9.7% or 86/890, P=0.012), including the incidence of stroke(6.3% or 20/318 vs.1.8% or 16/890, P<0.001)and the incidence of postoperative pneumonia(6.0% or 19/318 vs.3.1% or 28/890, P=0.029), and the differences were statistically significant.Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that age, being female, the Charlson comorbidity index score and low hemoglobin at admission were risk factors for 1-year, 2-year and 4-year mortality post-surgery(all P<0.05), while the modified frailty index score had no correlation with postoperative mortality. Conclusions:A modified frailty index ≥2 is predictive of increased risk of postoperative pneumonia and stroke in patients with hip fractures, but is not correlated with the risk of postoperative mortality.
9.Up-regulation of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Rostral Ventromedial Medulla Contributes to Chronic Postsurgical Pain by Promoting 5-HT Release
Juanli DAI ; Zhen WANG ; Chaoxiong DONG ; Yuying LI ; Xuhong WEI
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2024;45(1):54-62
ObjectiveTo investigate the role of proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in rostral ventromedial medulla (RVM) in chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) induced by skin/muscle incision and retraction (SMIR). MethodsSD rats were randomly divided into 5 groups: ① Sham group; ② SMIR group; ③ SMIR+TNFα/IL-1β neutralizing antibody group; ④ SMIR+TNFα/IL-1β group and ⑤ SMIR+vehicle group. 50% paw mechanical withdrawal threshold (MWT) was measured by the up-down method, immunofluroscence was used to detect the TNFα and IL-1β expression and ELISA for the 5-Hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) level. ResultsSMIR elicited persistent nociceptive sensitization, upregulated TNFα and IL-1β expression in RVM neurons and astrocytes. Microinjection of TNFα or IL-1β neutralizing antibody into RVM inhibited the development of nociceptive sensitization and decreased the level of 5-HT in both RVM and spinal dorsal horn. While microinjection of recombinant TNFα or IL-1β into RVM enhanced the development of nociceptive sensitization and increased the level of 5-HT in both RVM and spinal dorsal horn. ConclusionUp-regulation of proinflammatory cytokines in RVM may contribute to SMIR induced CPSP by promoting 5-HT release.
10.Mechanism of Qingfei Huatan Zhuyu Decoction in Treatment of COPD Based on "Lung and Intestinal Co-treatment"
Xuhong WANG ; Jie SHI ; Muying ZHANG ; Jie GAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(4):124-133
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Qingfei Huatan Zhuyu decoction on the lung and intestinal function of rats with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) and explore the deep-seated mechanism of its embodiment of lung and intestinal co-treatment. MethodA total of 60 Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups, with 10 rats in each group, and the groups were control group, model group, acute syrup group (10 g·kg-1·d-1), and low, medium, and high-dose groups (10, 15, 20 g·kg-1·d-1) of Qingfei Huatan Zhuyu decoction. The COPD rat model was established by lipopolysaccharide tracheal drip combined with the smoke inhalation method, and the acute syrup group and the Qingfei Huatan Zhuyu decoction group were administered by gavage with corresponding dose concentrations respectively, while the rest groups were controlled by saline gavage, and the lung function and blood gas indexes of rats were monitored after the last administration. The histopathological changes in the lung and intestine were observed microscopically. The expression of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) in colon tissue were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The biochemical indexes such as serum diamine oxidase (DAO), D-lactic acid, and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of tight junction protein (Occludin) in rat colon tissue. The expression of F4/80 positive alveolar macrophages in rat lung tissue, and the expression of α-actin (α-SMA) and colonic atresia small band protein-1 (ZO-1) were determined by immunofluorescence. The protein expression of p-NF-κB p65, NF-κB p65, p-p38 MAPK, and p-p38 MAPK and the expression of Occludin and ZO-1 in colon tissue were detected in rat lung tissue by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the model group had pulmonary dysfunction, reduced forced vital capacity (FVC), arterial partial oxygen pressure (PaO2), arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2), and dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) (P<0.01), and the pathological changes in the lung and intestine were obvious. The expressions of IL-6, TNF-α, DAO, D-lactic acid, and MDA in serum were increased (P<0.05,P<0.01), and the protein expression ratio of p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 and p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK in lung tissue was increased. The expression of F4/80 positive macrophages in lung tissue was enhanced. The expression of IgA, Occludin, and ZO-1 in colon tissue decreased (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the pulmonary function of the rats in the acute syrup group and groups of Qingfei Huatan Zhuyu decoction was significantly improved, and the FVC, PaO2, SaO2, and Cdyn were increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The pathological changes in the lung and intestine were significant. The expressions of IL-6, TNF-α, DAO, D-lactic acid, and MDA in serum were decreased (P<0.05,P<0.01), and the expressions of F4/80 positive macrophages in lung tissue were decreased (P<0.01). The protein expression ratio of p-NF-κB p65/NF-κB p65 and p-p38 MAPK/p38 MAPK in lung tissue decreased (P<0.01), and the expression of IgA, Occludin, and ZO-1 in colon tissue increased (P<0.01). ConclusionQingfei Huatan Zhuyu decoction can effectively reduce the symptoms of COPD rats, and its mechanism of action is related to inhibiting the inflammatory response of lung tissue and improving the barrier function of the intestinal mucosa.


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