Objective: To understand the hydration status and related factors of rural boarding primary school students, so as to provide a scientific basis for drinking water health intervention for primary school students. Methods: In November 2023, a convenience sampling approach was employed to conduct a hydration status survey among 144 boarding students in grades 5 and 6 of a rural primary school in Guangxi. The Duplicate meal method and weighing method were utilized to measure the food derived water intake over three consecutive days. Urine osmolarity of students was measured on site for three days, and a simple physical examination was also carried out. A self administered questionnaire was used to investigate students drinking water literacy, daily water intake, and physical activity levels. Meanwhile, a drinking water literacy survey was conducted among 21 substitute teachers and 144 parents of the boarding students in grades 5 and 6. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with students hydration status. Results: The median daily total water intake of students was 2 043.55 mL, and 54.86% of the students did not reach the recommended Adequate Intake (AI). The median food derived water intake was 1 149.24 mL, accounting for 53.94% of the total water intake. Univariate analysis revealed that the daily drinking frequency, daily water intake, and food derived water intake of students were related factors of hydration status ( β =-1.60, -1.01, -0.00, all P <0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that primary school students with a daily drinking frequency of ≥7 times were more likely to maintain an adequate hydration status ( OR =0.28, 95% CI =0.09-0.93, P ＜0.05). Conclusions The water intake from food is the main source of water in the body for boarding primary school students in a certain rural school in Guangxi. Primary school students should increase their water intake frequency appropriately to maintain an adequate hydration status.

Objective To explore the correlation between serum phosphorylated Tau protein-181(P-Tau181),gamma glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT),silent information regulator 1(SIRT1)and sleep disorders in patients with cerebral small vessel disease.Methods A total of 156 patients with cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD)were divided into a sleep disorder group(PSQI≥10)and a normal sleep group(PSQI<10)based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scores.Serum levels of P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 were compared between the two groups,and the predictive value of these biomarkers for the development of sleep disorders in CSVD patients was analyzed.Results Among 156 patients with cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD),52(33.33%)were diag-nosed with sleep disorders,and their Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scores were significantly higher than those of the normal sleep group(P<0.05).The serum levels of P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 in the sleep disorder group were elevated compared to the normal sleep group(P<0.05).Positive correlations were observed between PSQI scores and P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 levels(P<0.05).The areas under the curve(AUC)for predicting sleep disorders in CSVD patients using individual biomarkers(P-Tau181,GGT,SIRT1)and their combined prediction were 0.672,0.742,0.749,and 0.843,respectively.Conclusion The abnormal expression of P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 is associated with sleep disorders in patients with cerebral small vessel disease.

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the effects of changes in the estrogen receptor alpha 36(ER-α36)expression on the proliferation and membrane-initiated estrogen signaling in glioblastoma U251 cells.Methods The expression and localization of ER-α36 and EGFR glioblastoma U87 cells and U251 cells were determined by immunofluorescence,qRT-PCR and Western blot.The effect of upregulating ER-α 36 on U251 cell proliferation and estrogen signaling pathway activity by low con-centrations of 100 pmol/L icariin isomer(SNG162)was detected by MTT assay and Western blot.Results ER-α36 and EGFR were co-expressed in the cell membrane of glioblastoma.Compared with DMSO(control group),the expression ER-α36(P<0.01)and EG-FR increased in U251 cells treated with SNG162(P<0.05);Further experments also found that low concentrations of SNG162 in-creased the expression of cycle related proteins-cyclin D1,cyclin B,cyclin E and CDK4(P<0.01),and enhanced the proliferative a-bility of U251 cells(P<0.05).Conclusion The low concentration of SNG162 upregulates the expression of ER-α36,activates the estrogen-mediated ERK1/2 MAPK,p38 MAPK,and EGFR/Src signaling pathways,promotes glioblastoma proliferation,and activates the membrane initialized estrogen signaling pathway.

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the effects of changes in the estrogen receptor alpha 36(ER-α36)expression on the proliferation and membrane-initiated estrogen signaling in glioblastoma U251 cells.Methods The expression and localization of ER-α36 and EGFR glioblastoma U87 cells and U251 cells were determined by immunofluorescence,qRT-PCR and Western blot.The effect of upregulating ER-α 36 on U251 cell proliferation and estrogen signaling pathway activity by low con-centrations of 100 pmol/L icariin isomer(SNG162)was detected by MTT assay and Western blot.Results ER-α36 and EGFR were co-expressed in the cell membrane of glioblastoma.Compared with DMSO(control group),the expression ER-α36(P<0.01)and EG-FR increased in U251 cells treated with SNG162(P<0.05);Further experments also found that low concentrations of SNG162 in-creased the expression of cycle related proteins-cyclin D1,cyclin B,cyclin E and CDK4(P<0.01),and enhanced the proliferative a-bility of U251 cells(P<0.05).Conclusion The low concentration of SNG162 upregulates the expression of ER-α36,activates the estrogen-mediated ERK1/2 MAPK,p38 MAPK,and EGFR/Src signaling pathways,promotes glioblastoma proliferation,and activates the membrane initialized estrogen signaling pathway.

This study summarizes the characteristics and issues of the available undergraduate course of "Patient Safety" in terms of the teaching model, methods, and evaluation. Based on the theories of learning transfer and conceive-design-implement-operate, this study proposes a framework for course teaching reform of "Patient Safety" through a digital intelligence-empowered project-based teaching method. Moreover, teaching reform measures in the following three aspects are implemented, including the reform of teaching model through digital intelligence-empowered projects, the reform of teaching content, methods, and means by incorporating digital intelligence technology, and the reform of learning outcome evaluation by combining process and outcome assessments. Additionally, the study preliminarily explores the conditions for implementing the new teaching reforms and their effectiveness, providing a reference for the construction of similar courses.

Objective To explore the correlation between serum phosphorylated Tau protein-181(P-Tau181),gamma glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT),silent information regulator 1(SIRT1)and sleep disorders in patients with cerebral small vessel disease.Methods A total of 156 patients with cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD)were divided into a sleep disorder group(PSQI≥10)and a normal sleep group(PSQI<10)based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scores.Serum levels of P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 were compared between the two groups,and the predictive value of these biomarkers for the development of sleep disorders in CSVD patients was analyzed.Results Among 156 patients with cerebral small vessel disease(CSVD),52(33.33%)were diag-nosed with sleep disorders,and their Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI)scores were significantly higher than those of the normal sleep group(P<0.05).The serum levels of P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 in the sleep disorder group were elevated compared to the normal sleep group(P<0.05).Positive correlations were observed between PSQI scores and P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 levels(P<0.05).The areas under the curve(AUC)for predicting sleep disorders in CSVD patients using individual biomarkers(P-Tau181,GGT,SIRT1)and their combined prediction were 0.672,0.742,0.749,and 0.843,respectively.Conclusion The abnormal expression of P-Tau181,GGT,and SIRT1 is associated with sleep disorders in patients with cerebral small vessel disease.

Objective: To investigate the current status of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding drinking water among primary school students in rural areas of China, so as to provide scientific basis for implementing health interventions related to drinking water. Methods: From November to December 2023, a stratified cluster random sampling method was employed to select 6 354 fourth to sixth grade primary school students in Shanxi, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Gansu for a questionnaire survey. A uniformly designed questionnaire (including basic information, drinking water-related knowledge, attitudes and practices indicators) was distributed and completed by the students themselves. The χ 2 test was used to analyze the differences in drinking water-related indicators among students of different gender and boarder, and Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of drinking water practices among students. Results: Among the indicators of drinking water knowledge, the awareness rate of appropriate daily water intake for respective student age groups was the lowest (27.90%). The awareness rate among nonresident students was significantly higher than that among boarding students (31.29%, 15.49%, χ 2=132.75, P <0.01). Regarding attitudes toward drinking water, 13.33% of the students believed that well water or tap water could be drunk directly, and 9.58% believed that going to the toilet at school was troublesome. Regarding practices, the self-reported water intake among students was 1 000 (600, 1 200) mL. The results of multifactorial Logistic regression showed that higher grades ( OR=1.60, 95%CI =1.34-1.92), nonresident students ( OR=1.32, 95%CI = 1.15 -1.52), northern region ( OR=1.43, 95%CI =1.27-1.61), knowledge of appropriate daily water intake ( OR=1.41, 95%CI =1.24-1.60), drinking temperature ( OR=1.43, 95%CI =1.28-1.60), scientific hydration methods ( OR=1.25, 95%CI =1.08- 1.44 ), and adopting scientific hydration methods regularly ( OR=1.75, 95%CI =1.50-2.04) were the independent influences on daily water intake attainment ( P <0.05). Conclusions Rural primary school students lack knowledge about healthy drinking water, have cognitive biases about safe drinking water and exhibit unhealthy drinking behavior. It is suggested that health education be carried out in combination with the characteristics of students to enhance their drinking water literacy.

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a significant complication of sepsis, characterized by high morbidity, mortality, and poor prognosis. Neutrophils, as critical intrinsic immune cells in the lung, play a fundamental role in the development and progression of ALI. During ALI, neutrophils generate neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), and excessive NETs can intensify inflammatory injury. Research indicates that Taohe Chengqi decoction (THCQD) can ameliorate sepsis-induced lung inflammation and modulate immune function. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms by which THCQD improves ALI and its relationship with NETs in sepsis patients, seeking to provide novel perspectives and interventions for clinical treatment. The findings demonstrate that THCQD enhanced survival rates and reduced lung injury in the cecum ligation and puncture (CLP)-induced ALI mouse model. Furthermore, THCQD diminished neutrophil and macrophage infiltration, inflammatory responses, and the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). Notably, subsequent experiments confirmed that THCQD inhibits NET formation both in vivo and in vitro. Moreover, THCQD significantly decreased the expression of peptidyl arginine deiminase 4 (PAD4) protein, and molecular docking predicted that certain active compounds in THCQD could bind tightly to PAD4. PAD4 overexpression partially reversed THCQD's inhibitory effects on PAD4. These findings strongly indicate that THCQD mitigates CLP-induced ALI by inhibiting PAD4-mediated NETs.
Extracellular Traps/immunology* ; Acute Lung Injury/immunology* ; Animals ; Sepsis/immunology* ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology* ; Mice ; Neutrophils/immunology* ; Male ; Protein-Arginine Deiminase Type 4/genetics* ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Humans ; Disease Models, Animal ; Cytokines/metabolism*

Objective: To investigate the potential efficacy and safety of Lutai Danshen Baishao granules (LDBG) for treating female melasma associated with kidney deficiency and blood stasis patterns. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted at the Third Central Hospital of Tianjin, China from March to December 2023. A total of 110 female patients with melasma linked to kidney deficiency and blood stasis were enrolled and treated with either LDBG or a placebo twice daily for 60 days. Efficacy was assessed through measures such as the total melasma area, reduced melasma area, reduction rate of melasma area, melasma color score, Melasma Area and Severity Index (MASI) score, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score scale. Safety assessments included routine blood and biochemical tests. Results: Participants in both groups were aged 52–63 years, with no significant differences. After the 2-month intervention, the total melasma area decreased in both groups; however, a greater reduction was observed in the test group [462.50 mm2 (12.81%) vs. 100.00 mm2 (3.11%), P < .001]. Moreover, LDBG treatment significantly reduced the MASI and melasma color scores in the test group (P < .05). The total TCM symptom evaluation score significantly decreased (test group: 6.00 vs. placebo group: 7.00, P = .001), with significant relief in symptoms such as improvement in dark lips, nails, and waist soreness in the test group, compared with that in the placebo group (P < .05). Within-group comparisons revealed that TCM syndrome was significantly alleviated in the test group (P < .05). Conclusion LDBG intervention shows promising effectiveness in reducing female melasma and alleviating TCM syndromes.

Objective:To explore the impact of residents′ health literacy on healthcare choices.Methods:This mixed cross-sectional study utilized data from the 2009, 2011, and 2015 waves of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), including adults aged≥18 years. Guided by Andersen′s Behavioral Model of Health Services Use and the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice (KAP) framework, variables were collected across three dimensions-predisposing, enabling, and need factors-including gender, marital status, age, education level, employment status, urban/rural residence, health management awareness, income, health insurance coverage, self-rated health, and chronic disease status. A multinomial Logistic regression model was applied to assess the association between health literacy and healthcare choice. Bootstrap analysis was conducted to test the mediating effect of health management awareness.Results:After excluding cases with missing or invalid data, 4 736 valid observations were included. The proportions of choosing township-, county-, and city-level hospitals were 60.60%, 15.08%, and 24.32%, respectively. After adjusting for confounders, health literacy showed a significant effect on healthcare choice ( P<0.05): individuals with higher health literacy were more likely to choose county-level hospitals ( RR=1.035, P<0.05) and city-level hospitals ( RR=1.044, P<0.01). Health management awareness mediated the relationship between health literacy and healthcare choice ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Health literacy significantly influences healthcare choices; individuals with higher health literacy are more inclined to utilize higher-level medical institutions. Furthermore, health literacy affects healthcare choices partly through the mediating role of health management awareness.