1.Relationship of dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes comorbidities and lifestyle among adults in Hebei Province
Yajing CAO ; Jingjing ZHAO ; Mei LI ; Tiantian GUO ; Fujuan YUE ; Xiuli NIU ; Xiaoli LIU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(3):56-61
Objective To investigate the relationship between the comorbidity of dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes and lifestyle of adult residents in Hebei Province in 2018, and to provide reference for the development of chronic diseases prevention measures. Methods Using data from the surveillance of chronic diseases and their risk factors among adults in Hebei in 2018, 7 711 permanent residents aged ≥18 years were selected as the research subjects. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the relationship between the comorbidity of dyslipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes and lifestyle in adult residents. Results A total of 7 711 subjects aged ≥18 years were included in 2018. The comorbidity rates of hypertension and dyslipidemia, diabetes and dyslipidemia, and hypertension and diabetes were 16.88%, 7.91%, and 8.13%, respectively. The comorbidity rate of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia was 22.65%. These comorbidity rates increased with age and BMI. Multivariate logistic regression results showed that male, age, overweight/obesity, physical inactivity, daily sedentary behavior time ≥5 hours, and sleep problems were risk factors for the comorbidity of the "three highs". Conclusion The prevalence of the "three highs" comorbidities is relatively high in Hebei Province, and there are multiple common risk factors. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and implementing comprehensive prevention and control measures are the key to improving the health level of residents.
2.Epidemiological characteristics and disease burden of liver cancer in Guangdong Province
Ying ZHANG ; Yixuan CHEN ; Rong CAO ; Yue GAO ; Yutong HAN ; Ye WANG ; Ruilin MENG ; Xueyan ZHENG ; Yu LIAO ; Zhuanping ZENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(1):68-72
Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and disease burden of liver cancer in Guangdong Province in 2020, and to provide a scientific foundation for the development of regionalized prevention and control strategies for liver cancer. Methods According to the cancer registry data of Guangdong Province, the incidence, mortality and age-standardized rate by Chinese standard population in 2020 were calculated to analyze the epidemiological characteristics of liver cancer. The disability adjusted life years (DALYs), year of life loss (YLL), year of lived with disability (YLD), and cause-eliminated life expectancy were used to assess the disease burden of liver cancer. Results In 2020, the crude incidence rate and the age-standardized incidence rate of liver cancer in Guangdong Province were 27.79/100 000 and 20.84/100 000,respectively, and the crude mortality rate and the age-standardized mortality rate of liver cancer were 25.49/100,000 and 17.64/100 000, respectively. The total DALY and DALY rate of liver cancer in Guangdong Province were 515 311 person-years and 513.83/100 000, respectively. After eliminating the causes of death from liver cancer, the life expectancy in Guangdong Province increased from 84.60 years to 84.99 years. All indicators consistently demonstrated that the burden of liver cancer was higher in males than that in females, and the burden of liver cancer was higher in rural areas than that in urban areas. Conclusion Liver cancer in Guangdong Province exhibits a high incidence, mortality and disease burden level in 2020. There are obvious differences of gender, age and region in cancer burden. It is necessary to strengthen liver cancer screening and diagnosis and treatment in men, the elderly and those in rural areas to reduce the burden of liver cancer gradually in Guangdong Province.
3.Swine TRIM25 inhibits vesicular stomatitis virus replication by activation of type I IFN signaling pathway and binding vRNA
Ying CAO ; Jinxia ZHANG ; Dongwan YOO ; Haowen ZHANG ; Dandan JIANG ; Yue HU ; Xiaoyan CONG ; Juntong LI ; Xiangju WU ; Yijun DU ; Jing QI ; Juan HUANG
Journal of Veterinary Science 2026;27(3):e25-
Objective:
To define the mechanism by which swine TRIM25 restricts vesicular stomatitis virus replication.
Methods:
Porcine 3D4/21 cells with TRIM25 overexpression or knockdown were infected with vesicular stomatitis virus. Viral replication was quantified by immunoblotting, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and 50% tissue culture infectious dose assays. Type I interferon signaling was assessed by transcript quantification, interferon-beta and interferon-stimulated response element reporter assays, and co-immunoprecipitation.Viral RNA binding was tested by RNA immunoprecipitation.
Results:
TRIM25 overexpression reduced viral RNA and infectious titers, whereas TRIM25 knockdown increased replication (p < 0.01). TRIM25 increased interferon-beta and interferon-stimulated gene expression and enhanced interferon-beta and interferonstimulated response element promoter activity (p < 0.01). Mechanistically, TRIM25 promoted Lys63-linked ubiquitination of RIG-I and increased phosphorylation of TANK-binding kinase 1 and interferon regulatory factor 3. TRIM25 also bound vesicular stomatitis virus genomic RNA, and binding required the C-terminal region.
Conclusions
and Relevance: Porcine TRIM25 restricts vesicular stomatitis virus replication by amplifying type I interferon signaling and directly binding viral RNA.
4.Improvements and Recent Advances of Metadynamics Enhanced Sampling Method
Ming-Qiong TONG ; Yue-Wen YIN ; Zhi-Hong SHI ; Zan-Xia CAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(6):1793-1797
The functional realization of proteins and other biological macromolecules depends on conformational dynamics and allosteric regulation, and elucidating their molecular mechanisms is an important foundation for understanding life processes. Molecular dynamics simulations are a powerful tool for investigating conformational evolution at the atomic level. However, traditional methods are limited by simulation timescales and high free-energy barriers, making it difficult to effectively capture rare conformations and their transition pathways. As a result, the development of enhanced sampling techniques has become key to overcoming this bottleneck. As a classical enhanced sampling technique, metadynamics suffers from several shortcomings, including strong dependence on collective variables and significant errors caused by bias potential accumulation. This article reviews three major improvement strategies. The first combines stochastic resetting with metadynamics, using trajectory-resetting mechanisms to improve sampling efficiency while avoiding the difficulty of optimizing collective variables. The second, SinkMeta, employs a “sinking” bias effect to enable efficient exploration of specific regions and paths. The third, OPES-based hybrid methods, improve the stability of free-energy estimation by optimizing the target distribution or the way the bias is constructed. These methods provide new ideas for characterizing free-energy landscapes and studying conformational transitions in complex biological systems, while also promoting the continued development of enhanced sampling methodologies.
5.Prevalence of hyperuricemia and its influencing factors in comorbidities with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia among adults in Hebei Province
Jingjing ZHAO ; Yajing CAO ; Dongsheng JIANG ; Tiantian GUO ; Yuhuan LIU ; Fujuan YUE ; Xiaoli LIU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(4):31-35
Objective To analyze the prevalence of hyperuricemia (HUA) among adults in Hebei Province and its influencing factors related to comorbidities with “three highs”, and to provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and control of HUA and multi-disease co-management. Methods Data were derived from the 2018 China Chronic Disease and Risk Factors Surveillance program conducted in Hebei Province. A multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select permanent residents aged ≥18 years. All statistical analyses were adjusted for complex weighting. Design-based logistic regression was employed to analyze factors influencing HUA prevalence, and ordinal logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of HUA patients and their comorbidity with “three highs”. Results The prevalence of HUA among adults in Hebei Province was 10.42%, with males showing higher rates than females (P<0.05). The highest prevalence of HUA was observed in the 18-39 age group, followed by a declining trend, and a resurgence in those aged ≥70 (P<0.05). Among HUA patients with comorbidities, isolated HUA, 1 comorbidity, 2 comorbidities, and 3 comorbidities accounted for 13.94%, 33.33%, 39.17%, and 13.56%, respectively. HUA combined with hypertension and dyslipidemia represented the highest proportion (31.07%). Analysis of the influencing factors of HUA revealed that higher education levels, obesity, central obesity, and dyslipidemia increased the risk of HUA (P<0.05). Ordinal logistic regression analysis of HUA combined with three highs showed that HUA patients aged ≥50 years, overweight individuals, and those with chronic kidney disease had a higher number of patients with three highs (P<0.05). Conclusion HUA exhibits insidious onset, and it is recommended to include uric acid testing in routine physical examinations. Targeted prevention measures, such as early uric acid testing and health education, should be implemented by Hebei authorities for populations with higher education levels, obesity, central obesity, and dyslipidemia to reduce HUA incidence. Additionally, health education and regular medical check-ups are recommended for overweight HUA patients and those with chronic kidney disease to prevent comorbidities and alleviate disease burden.
6.Efficacy and Safety of Radiotherapy Combined with Liposomal Irinotecan, Camrelizumab, and Anti-angiogenic Therapy in Advanced Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma: A Retrospective Subgroup Analysis of CAP Study
Wanru WANG ; Yuchen GE ; Xiaolu WANG ; Juan LIU ; Yue CAO ; Baorui LIU ; Jie SHEN ; Rutian LI
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2026;53(7):542-548
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy regimen comprising stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) combined with liposomal irinotecan, camrelizumab, and anti-angiogenic therapy (CAP) in patients with advanced bone and soft tissue sarcomas. Methods This study is a prospective subgroup analysis of the multicenter, open-label, single-arm phase Ⅱ CAP trial (NCT04569916), which enrolled 60 patients with advanced solid tumors who had progressed after standard therapy between November 2020 and February 2023, including 11 patients with advanced bone and soft tissue sarcomas. All patients received sequential liposomal irinotecan within 48 hours after stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), followed by maintenance therapy with camrelizumab and an anti-angiogenic agent until disease progression or intolerable toxicity. The primary efficacy endpoint was objective response rate (ORR). Secondary endpoints included disease control rate (DCR), progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and safety. Results In the bone and soft tissue sarcoma subgroup (n=11), three patients achieved partial response (PR), five had stable disease (SD), and three experienced disease progression (PD). ORR was 27.3%, and DCR was 72.7%. mPFS was 5.8 months (95%CI: 2.2-10.3), and mOS not reached. Regarding safety, adverse reactions primarily included bone marrow suppression, fatigue, and gastrointestinal reactions, indicating overall manageable toxicity. Conclusion As a subgroup analysis of the CAP study, this research suggests that radiotherapy combined with liposomal irinotecan, camrelizumab, and anti-angiogenic therapy demonstrates certain efficacy in advanced bone and soft tissue sarcomas that have failed multiple lines of treatment, with overall manageable adverse reactions. Future studies should expand the sample size.
7.Meta-analysis of oral microbiota changes in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma
Qixuan CAO ; Yue YANG ; Jun SHEN
Tianjin Medical Journal 2025;53(12):1295-1303
Objective To assess changes in composition of oral microbiota in oral squamous cell carcinoma(OSCC)by systematic review and Meta-analysis.Methods Computer searches were conducted in databases such as PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,Wanfang Data and CNKI to gather research on the oral microbiome of OSCC.The search covered the period from the establishment of databases to March 25 2025.Literature was screened and data extracted according to literature inclusion and exclusion criteria,and Meta-analysis of changes in the abundance of bacterial genera in included studies was performed using Stata 17.0.Results A total of 23 studies involving 1 718 participants were included.These studies were divided into two categories:(1)case-control studies(n=14)and(2)cancer tissue versus paired paracancerous tissue(n=9).At the genus level,Fusobacterium was increased in abundance in OSCC patients(SMD=0.52,95%CI:0.39-0.65,P<0.001)and cancer tissue(SMD=0.89,95%CI:0.55-1.24,P<0.001).Porphyromonas was increased abundance in OSCC patients(SMD=0.17,95%CI:0.02-0.33,P=0.030)and cancer tissue(SMD=0.31,95%CI:0.10-0.53,P=0.005).Streptococcus was decreased in OSCC(SMD=-0.43,95%CI:-0.85--0.01,P=0.044)and cancer tissue(SMD=-0.66,95%CI:-0.96--0.37,P<0.001).Conclusion Fusobacterium and Porphyromonas increase and Streptococcus decrease in OSCC patients and cancer tissue,suggesting that oral flora dysbiosis is associated with the development of OSCC.
8.Effects of eugenol combined with traditional Chinese medicine five-elements music therapy on symptoms of atopic dermatitis and associated anxiety-and depression-like behaviors
Peirong LIU ; Dingwen WANG ; Yue CHEN ; Ying ZHANG ; Xiaoqin CAO
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2025;33(8):1116-1132
Objective To explore the effects of eugenol combined with traditional Chinese medicine Wuxing music(EUG+MUSIC)on skin inflammation,behavioral characteristics,hormone and neurotransmitter levels,and the intestinal microbiota in a mouse model of 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene(DNFB)-induced atopic dermatitis(AD).Methods A mouse model of AD was established by induction with DNFB for 21 consecutive days;throughout the study,changes in dorsal skin lesions and scratching behavior were recorded in mice and changes in dorsal skin lesions and pruritus were recorded.Mice underwent open-field,elevated 0 maze,tail-suspension,and forced-swimming tests on days 19 and 20.The mice were then sacrificed on day 21 and the organ index was calculated.Serum levels of immunoglobulin E,interleukin(IL)-4,and IL-10 were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Pathological changes in back-skin sections were detected by hematoxylin-eosin(HE)and toluidine blue staining,and brain levels of corticosterone,dopamine,and serotonin were measured.The composition of the intestinal microbiota was analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Results The skin lesion score and skin inflammatory cell infiltration were significantly reduced in the EUG+MUSIC group.Regarding the behavioral tests,mice in the EUG+MUSIC group showed more active locomotion,an increased desire to explore unfamiliar environments,and increased struggling time in stressful situations.Brain levels of serotonin,dopamine,and corticosterone were also increased in the EUG+MUSIC group.16S rRNA gene sequencing showed that DNFB affected the diversity of the intestinal microbiota in AD mice,while EUG+MUSIC treatment remodeled the gut microbial composition,including increasing the relative abundance of gut microbes such as Ligilactobacillus and Lachnospiraceae and decreasing Parabacteroides and Bacteroides spp.Spearman's analysis showed significant correlations among altered gut microbiota,AD-associated skin manifestations,and anxiety-and depressive-like behaviors arising from comorbidities.Conclusions Eugenol combined with traditional Chinese medicine five-elements music therapy may have a positive effect on comorbid anxiety-and depression-like behaviors by regulating the intestinal microbiota and improving the behavioral performance in mice with AD,thus providing new ideas and method for improving AD and its associated anxiety-and depressive behaviors.
9.Clinical characteristics and therapy experience of 179 cases of botulism induced by cosmetic botulinum toxin injections
Yangyang XU ; Xin LYU ; Xiangyu JI ; Yue WANG ; Lipeng ZHU ; Hongwei CAO
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(10):1023-1031
Objective:To summarize the clinical characteristics and treatment experience of patients with botulism after cosmetic botulinum toxin injection.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on patients admitted to the Department of Medical Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery of the Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University for botulism after cosmetic botulinum toxin injection between January 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024. Clinical data and treatment regimens were collected. Patients received botulinum antitoxin injection, neurotrophic therapy, nutrition supplementation, modulation and enhancement of cellular immune function, and systemic supportive care based on their condition. Prior to antitoxin administration, a skin test was performed. Patients with a negative test received intramuscular injections of 10 000 U of antitoxin serum every 12 hours, while those with a positive result underwent a desensitization protocol. The cessation criterion was significant improvement of toxic symptoms. Data collected included age, gender, region, time of presentation, injection location, brand and type of toxin, injection time, sites and dose of injection, time to onset of initial symptoms, main symptoms, skin test result for antitoxin, dosage of antitoxin administered, length of hospital stay, adverse reactions and prognosis. Data analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism Version 10.2.0.Results:A total of 179 patients were included, with 8 cases in 2023 and 171 cases in 2024. The majority were female (97.2%, 174 cases). The age range was 18-62 years, with a median age of 35 years; the highest proportion was in the 20-40 age group (71.5%, 128 cases). Patients were from 23 different provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government in China. The injected product was mostly an unspecified brand of botulinum toxin (57.5%, 103 cases). Injections were primarily administered in non-medical institutions, with beauty salons or private studios accounting for 88.8% (159 cases). Injection sites included the platysma (92 cases), masseter muscle (82 cases), orbicularis oculi muscle (82 cases), frontalis muscle (67 cases), among others, with some patients receiving injections at multiple sites. 69 cases (38.5%) of patients were unaware of the injected dose; for the remaining cases, based on information provided, the injected doses were all within the safe range. The incubation period was mostly 1-7 days. The main symptoms included fatigue (171 cases), dysphagia (137 cases), dizziness (101 cases), blurred vision (76 cases), and difficulty opening eyes (66 cases). 176 patients received botulinum antitoxin treatment; 82 cases (46.6%) had a positive skin test and received desensitization injections, while 94 cases (53.4%) had a negative test. The total dosage of antitoxin used ranged from 10 000 U to 240 000 U. Three patients received only adjuvant therapy such as neurotrophic support. Adverse reactions during treatment primarily included induration at the injection site and serum sickness, all of which resolved after symptomatic treatment with antihistamines, steroids, etc. The hospital stay ranged from 1 to 24 d, with an average of 4.6 d. Upon discharge, symptoms in all patients had alleviated or resolved. At the 6-month follow-up after discharge, 14 patients were lost to follow-up; the remaining patients recovered well with no other complications.Conclusion:Poisoning incidents due to the illegal or improper use of botulinum toxin are increasing. Administration of botulinum antitoxin is an effective means to ameliorate intoxicating symptoms. Patients should seek timely medical intervention and receive antitoxin treatment as early as possible. Desensitization administration does not affect the efficacy of the antitoxin.
10.Efficacy of acupuncture combined with intermittent catheterisation in the treatment of urinary retention after radical cervical cancer surgery:a single-arm retrospective study
Ya-lin YUE ; Jing ZHU ; Yi-sheng WANG ; Jing LI ; Yun WANG ; Qi CAO ; Zhi-ling ZHU
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(5):694-700
Objective To analyse the clinical efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with intermittent catheterisation in treating postoperative urinary retention after radical surgery for cervical cancer,and provide reference for the clinical treatment of postoperative urinary retention.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted based on the clinical data of patients who underwent radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital,Fudan University,from Sept 2019 to Dec 2021 and subsequently developed urinary retention.The patients were treated with a combination of acupuncture and intermittent catheterization.We observed residual urine volume,duration of acupuncture treatment,and urinary tract infection status to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the acupuncture combined with intermittent catheterization regimen.We examined the relationship between treatment duration and various factors such as age,pathological type,surgical-pathological staging,surgical method,pre-treatment catheter indwelling time,pre-treatment residual urine volume,presence or absence of postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy,pre-existing urinary tract infection,and whether ureteral stenting was performed,in order to analyze the factors affecting the treatment duration.Results A total of 156 patients were reviewed.After treatment,132 cases had a post-treatment residual urine volume<100 mL,7 cases had a volume of 100-200 mL,and 15 cases had a volume>200 mL.Two cases still had great difficulty in urination after treatment,resulting in an overall effectiveness rate of 89.1%.No significant adverse events occurred in the patients.The treatment duration ranged from 2 to 17 days,with an average treatment time of 6.2 days.The treatment duration was a correlated with the preoperative indwelling catheter duration,residual urine volume and postoperative radiotherapy.Conclusion Acupuncture combined with intermittent catheterisation in treating urinary retention after radical surgery for cervical cancer has good efficacy,short treatment time and no obvious adverse effects,and can be an option for treating postoperative urinary retention.


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