1.Influencing factors for condom use among men who have sex with men
LIU Jing ; ZHU Han ; YIN Jue ; XIA Manman ; LU Yi ; DAI Qing ; GU Chengjie ; LUO Zhen
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):115-118
Objective:
To investigate the status of condom use and its influencing factors among men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide a basis for improving condom utilization rates and AIDS prevention and control in this population.
Methods:
From May to October 2024, a snowball sampling method was employed to recruit MSM in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic characteristics, AIDS-related knowledge, sexual behaviors, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for consistent condom use.
Results:
A total of 921 MSM were surveyed, with a median age of 29.00 (interquartile range, 9.00) years. Among them, 697 (75.68%) were aware of AIDS-related knowledge, 826 (89.69%) expressed willingness to use PrEP, and 835 (90.66%) were willing to use PEP. Additionally, 787 (85.45%) MSM reported their age at first homosexual intercourse as ≥18 years, while 519 (56.35%) reported consistent condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that MSM who were aware of AIDS-related knowledge (OR=0.582, 95% CI: 0.423-0.801), willing to use PrEP (OR =0.611, 95% CI: 0.385-0.969), and whose age at first homosexual intercourse was <18 years (OR=0.480, 95% CI: 0.330-0.700) were less likely to consistent use condoms.
Conclusion
The proportion of consistent condom use among the MSM remains relatively low, which is primarily associated with AIDS-related knowledge, willingness to use PrEP, and the age at first homosexual intercourse.
2.Pregnancy outcomes in dichorionic twins: comparing assisted reproductive technology and spontaneous conception
Jiancai YIN ; Ziyan ZHAO ; Baojing ZHAO ; Zhen YU ; Yuanyuan YANG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(5):908-913
ObjectiveTo investigate the differences in pregnancy outcomes between dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA) twin pregnancies conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART) and those from spontaneous conception, in order to provide evidence for the perinatal management of ART-conceived DCDA twins. MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 549 DCDA twin parturients. Based on the mode of conception, they were divided into ART group (423 cases) and spontaneous conception group (126 cases). The baseline characteristics, pregnancy complications and neonatal outcomes were compared between the two groups. ResultsRegarding baseline characteristics, the ART group had higher maternal age, number of previous abortions, proportions of primiparas, proportions of advanced maternal age and greater 24-hour postpartum blood loss, but lower parity and proportion of scarred uterus compared to the spontaneous conception group (P<0.05). For pregnancy complications, the ART group exhibited higher incidences of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, placental adhesion, postpartum hemorrhage and a higher application rate of uterine artery ascending branch ligation (P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in neonatal-related indicators between the two groups. After adjusting for confounding factors such as age, number of abortions and parities, ART remained an independent risk factor for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, placental adhesion and postpartum hemorrhage (P<0.05), while it did not increase the risk of adverse neonatal outcomes. Further subgroup analysis by gestational age showed that in the late preterm subgroup, the risk of ART-related pregnancy complications remained elevated (P<0.05). Additionally, neonatal outcomes showed no significant difference between the two groups in both the late preterm and term subgroups. ConclusionART increases the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, placental adhesion and postpartum hemorrhage in DCDA twin parturients. Clinically, enhanced monitoring of blood pressure during pregnancy and blood loss during delivery and postpartum, along with targeted prevention and management of these complications, are crucial for improving pregnancy outcomes.
3.Effect of virtual reality-based exergaming on multidimensional outcomes in individuals with cognitive impairment: a three-level meta-analysis based on the ICF framework
Yang JIANG ; Hao PENG ; Xingxiao YIN ; Yanqi LI ; Yanping SONG ; Na YAO ; Zhen SHEN ; Qigang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(9):1003-1015
ObjectiveTo systematically quantify the multidimensional effect of virtual reality-based exergaming (VREG) on health outcomes among individuals with cognitive impairment under the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). MethodsMeta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang Data and VIP were researched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating VREG for cognitive impairment, with the search deadline set on February 1, 2026. The Cochrane Risk of Bias 2.0 tool was adopted to evaluate the methodological quality of included studies. A three-level meta-analytic model was implemented with R 4.4.2. The GRADE framework was further used to rate the certainty of pooled evidence. ResultsA total of 22 RCTs were included. VREG might improve global cognitive function (SMD = 0.69, 95%CI 0.11 to 1.28, P = 0.022), memory (SMD = 0.47, 95%CI 0.07 to 0.87, P = 0.023), attention (SMD = 0.62, 95%CI 0.23 to 1.01, P = 0.004), executive function (SMD = 0.42, 95%CI 0.09 to 0.75, P = 0.013), balance (SMD = 0.54, 95%CI 0.07 to 1.00, P = 0.027), muscle strength (SMD = 0.63, 95%CI 0.37 to 0.88, P = 0.001), mobility (SMD = 0.29, 95%CI 0.04 to 0.54, P = 0.024) and quality of life (SMD = 0.29, 95%CI 0.03 to 0.56, P = 0.029). No significant effect was observed for depressive symptoms, comprehensive physical fitness and fall risk (all P > 0.05). Subgroup and meta-regression analyses indicated that session duration < 45 minutes produced the largest improvement in attention (SMD = 0.95, 95%CI 0.55 to 1.34, P < 0.001); intervention cycles of twelve to 24 weeks were optimal for mobility (SMD = 0.85, 95%CI 0.44 to 1.25, P < 0.001); age negatively correlated to balance improvement (β = -0.11, 95%CI -0.20 to -0.02, P = 0.020), suggesting less intervention benefits among older participants. ConclusionVREG is an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve multidimensional physical and mental health in people with cognitive impairment. Protocols featuring short single sessions with long-term duration should be prioritized.
4.TXNIP gene knockout ameliorates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by regulating carbon flux of fatty acid synthesis and fatty acid oxidation
Jun-nan ZHAO ; Ai-yun LI ; Wan-zhen SU ; Xiao-xiao YIN ; Tong LI ; Xiang-ying JIAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(8):1524-1530
Aim To investigate the effect of thioredox-in-interacting protein(TXNIP)on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD).Methods Littermate male wild(WT)mice and TXNIP gene whole-body knock-out(KO)mice were randomly divided into two groups:(1)normal diet(ND)group,and(2)The high-fat group,which was fed a high-fat diet(HFD)containing 60%fat for 12 weeks.Serum lipid-related indexes,liver injury indicators and hepatic fat content were detected using commercial kits.The protein lev-els of TXNIP,SLC25A1,SLC13A5,ACLY,CPT1a and PPARα were detected by Western blot.The gene ex-pressions of SLC25A1,SLC13A5 and ACLY were de-tected by RT-PCR.Results High fat diet increased TXNIP protein expression in the liver tissue.Compared with WT-HFD mice,the biochemical indexes in the se-rum and the liver of KO-HFD mice were improved.There was no significant difference in mRNA and pro-tein levels of SLC25A1 between the four groups of mice.For SLC13A5 and ACLY,the mRNA and protein levels of WT-HFD mice were up-regulated compared with WT mice,and these alterations were significantly restored in KO-HFD mice.Besides,compared with WT mice,the protein expressions of the fatty acid oxidation-related protein PPARα and CPT1a proteins in WT-HFD mice decreased,while the protein expressions of PPARα and CPT1 a in KO-HFD mice were significantly enhanced.Conclusion TXNIP gene knockout can improve hepatic steatosis and delay the progression of NAFLD by inhibiting the carbon flux of fatty acid syn-thesis and promoting fatty acid oxidation.
5.Mechanism and experimental verification of ginsenoside Rg1 combined with hirudin in treatment of myocardial fibrosis in acute myocardial infarction based on network pharmacology
Yi LIU ; Yu-jie YIN ; Ning-xin HAN ; Zhen-hua JIA
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(4):753-761
Aim To predict the mechanism of action of ginsenoside Rg1(G-Rg1)paired with hirudin in the treatment of myocardial fibrosis in acute myocardial in-farction(AMI)based on the network pharmacology ap-proach,and to validate it by in vivo and in vitro experi-ments.Methods The corresponding targets of G-Rg1 and Hirudin were collected using SwissTargetPredic-tion,TargetNet,ETCM and ChEMBL databases,and the targets related to AMI and myocardial fibrosis were collected using GeneCards,OMIM and DisGeNET da-tabases.The drug-disease intersection targets were subjected to protein-protein interaction network(PPI)network analysis,gene ontology(GO)functional en-richment analysis and kyoto encyclopedia of genomes(KEGG)pathway enrichment analysis.Key targets and pathways were validated using an AMI mouse mod-el induced by ligation of the anterior descending branch of the left coronary artery in mice versus a hypoxia-in-duced injury model of human cardiac microvascular en-dothelial cells(HCMECs).Results G-Rg1 paired with hirudin had 229 drug targets,816 AMI and myo-cardial fibrosis disease targets,and 65 intersecting tar-gets.PPI analysis showed that tumor necrosis factor(TNF),interleukin-1[3(IL-1 β),transforming growth factor beta-1(TGF-β1),nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB),and interleukin-6(IL-6)might be the core tar-gets of G-Rg1 paired with Hirudin in the treatment of post-MI myocardial fibrosis;KEGG was enriched for a total of 141 pathways involving endocrine and metabo-lism,inflammation,and immunity,mainly TNF signa-ling pathway,PI3K/Akt signaling pathway and TGF-βsignaling pathway.In vivo experiments confirmed that G-Rg1 paired with hirudin attenuated myocardial fibro-sis after AMI in mice,and down-regulated the expres-sion of TNF-α,IL-1β,NF-κB,TGF-β1,and Smad2/3 proteins in myocardial tissues.In vitro experiments confirmed that G-Rg1 paired with Hirudin inhibited cellular NF-κB/TGF-β1 pathway,reduced hypoxia-in-duced cellular TNF-α and IL-1β expression,and su-perimposed NF-κB inhibitor significantly reduced IL-1 β expression and attenuated cellular inflammatory re-sponse.Conclusions G-Rg1 with Hirudin treats post-MI myocardial fibrosis by regulating TNF-α,IL-1 β and other targets and NF-KB/TGF-β1 pathway,reflecting its multi-pathway and multi-target action characteris-tics,and providing a pharmacological basis for the treatment of post-MI myocardial fibrosis with G-Rg1 with Hirudin.
6.Application of arthroscopy-assisted posterior malleolar reduction in the surgical management of ankle fracture-dislocation
Jie CHEN ; Zhen YIN ; Weibo ZHOU ; Wen TAN ; Fulin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(6):343-350
Objective:To investigate the surgical techniques and clinical efficacy of arthroscopic-assisted posterior malleolus reduction for the management of ankle fracture-dislocation.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 27 patients who underwent arthroscopy-assisted posterior malleolar reduction via the posterior approach for the surgical management of ankle fracture-dislocation at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University (Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital) between January 2022 and June 2023. The cohort comprised 17 males and 10 females, with a mean age of 43.67±9.56 years (range, 25-63 years). Based on the Bartonícek and Rammelt classification, there were 15 type II cases, 9 type III cases, and 3 type IV cases. The operation time, posterior ankle arthroscopy duration, and postoperative complications, such as neurovascular injury, wound infection, or skin necrosis, were recorded. X-ray and 3D CT imaging were utilized to assess joint surface reduction quality, tibiofibular matching and fracture healing status. The ankle plantarflexion, dorsiflexion and hallux flexion contractures were recorded at the last follow-up. Functional outcomes were measured using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and the Olerud-Molander ankle score (OMAS), while pain was evaluated using the visual analogue scale (VAS).Results:All 27 patients were followed up postoperatively, with a mean follow-up duration of 14.30±1.38 months (range, 12-18 months). Postoperatively, one patient experienced wound exudation, while another developed intermuscular venous thrombosis in the calf. No cases of neurovascular injury, wound infection, skin necrosis, or hallux flexion contracture occurred, and no reduction loss was observed. The mean operation time was 96.11±11.55 min (range, 80-120 min), and the posterior ankle arthroscopy duration was 35.74±5.67 min (range, 30-45 min). Postoperative X-ray evaluations demonstrated no loss of fracture reduction, and all fractures achieved bony union. The mean fracture healing time was 3.78±0.75 months (range, 3-5 months). Postoperative CT evaluations showed no joint surface malalignment, and distal tibiofibular matching was satisfactory. At the final follow-up, mean ankle plantarflexion was 46.74°±4.73° (range, 33°-50°), and dorsiflexion was 20.96°±3.29° (range, 14°-26°). There was no hallux flexion contracture occurred. The mean AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was 92.11±7.19 (range, 74-100), with 20 excellent, 5 good, and 2 fair, yielding an excellent-good rate of 93%. The mean OMAS score was 94.44±7.25 (range, 75-100), comprising 20 excellent and 7 good results, yielding an excellent-good rate of 100%. The mean VAS score was 0.70±0.95 (range, 0-3).Conclusion:Arthroscopy-assisted posterior malleolar reduction in ankle fracture-dislocation surgery provides optimal soft tissue protection and ensures precise fracture reduction and fixation.
7.Early screening and diagnosis of prostate cancer based on the innovative care for chronic conditions framework
Han-jing ZHU ; Liang DONG ; Bin ZHAO ; Feng ZHANG ; Rong LI ; Cheng-ye ZHU ; Jia MAO ; Zhen-ying YANG ; Yin-jie ZHU ; Wei XUE
National Journal of Andrology 2025;31(3):229-233
Objective:To construct an integrated management model for early screening and diagnosis of PCa based on the In-novative Care for Chronic Conditions Framework(ICCC)and the 1+1 contract-based tiered diagnosis and treatment system(TDTS)in China.Methods:Based on the 1+1 contract-based TDTS platform,we conducted PCa screening for the male residents aged 60 years and above during health check-ups in Pujin Community Health Center from January 1,2023 to December 31,2023.For those with abnormal total prostate-specific antigen(tPSA)≥4 μg/L,we promptly referred them to higher-level hospitals for further diagno-sis and treatment via the two-way referral green channel platform and information sharing service using the 1+1 contract model.We further analyzed the relevant data on screening and diagnosis.Results:A total of 4 080 males aged 71.39±5.059 years received PCa screening from January to December 2023.PSA screening was performed in 43.96%of the male residents,revealing 654 cases of PSA abnormality,with a PSA positivity rate of 16.03%,which was higher than that found in the previous large-scale PCa screenings in other regions of China.Among the males with PSA abnormality,292(44.65%)expressed their willingness for medical referral,while the others did not seek further medical attention for reasons of being asymptomatic,low awareness of the disease,no accompany for medical visits,and concerns about further costs of diagnosis and treatment.Prostate biopsy was recommended to 154 cases after further examinations,which was accepted by 92(59.74%).Fifty-eight cases were diagnosed with Pa,and thedetection rate reached 63.04%.Conclusion:The integrated management model for PSA examination-based early screening and diagnosis of PCa using the 1+1 contract-based TDTS platform is plays a significant role in enhancing peoples awareness and knowledge of PCa and improving the early detection rate of the malignancy.
8.Study of school influenza epidemic prediction based on Bayesian Structural Time Series model and multi-source data integration
Huiyang SUN ; Qiuying LYU ; Fengjuan CHEN ; Honglin WANG ; Yanpeng CHENG ; Zhigao CHEN ; Zhen ZHANG ; Ling YIN ; Xuan ZOU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(7):1188-1195
Objective:To analyze the spatiotemporal correlation between the surveillance data of influenza in students reported by medical institutions and school absenteeism due to illness, and evaluate the application of Bayesian Structural Time Series model (BSTS) in the prediction of school influenza epidemic.Methods:A total of 13 schools in Dapeng new district of Shenzhen were selected. The incidence data of influenza in schools in Shenzhen from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019 were collected from China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and the illness related school absentence data during this period were collected from Shenzhen Student Health Surveillance System, and the spatiotemporal correlation between the data from two systems was analyzed and compared. BSTS was used to make long-term predictions of the monthly incidence of influenza in students in 2019 and short-term predictions of the weekly incidence of influenza in week 1-8 and week 45-52 of 2019 by using the data from two systems.Results:There was a temporal correlation between the data from China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and the data from Shenzhen Student Health Surveillance System ( r=0.93, P<0.001), and the lag of the former one was 1 day ( r=0.73, P<0.001). Influenza outbreaks were randomly distributed in different schools in Shenzhen, and there was no spatial correlation. The root mean square error ( RMSE) and mean absolute error ( MAE) were 0.35 and 0.28, respectively, in the long-term prediction, and the RMSE was 0.33 and 0.34, and the MAE was 0.26 and 0.28, respectively, in the short-term predictions of week 1-8 and week 45-52 of 2019, respectively, showing good prediction accuracy and fitting effect. Conclusion:By analyzing the data from China Disease Control and Prevention Information System and Shenzhen Student Health Surveillance System with BSTS, the dynamics of the school influenza epidemic can be accurately predicted, and effective technical support can be provided for the early warning and prevention and control of influenza epidemic.
9.Association between baseline depression status and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in middle-aged and elderly people in Chengguan District of Lanzhou
Limei WANG ; Shuai YOU ; Na LI ; Youzhong MA ; Hongtao YIN ; Liting WANG ; Donghu ZHEN
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(9):646-650
Objective To investigate the association between baseline depression and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)in middle-aged and elderly people in Chengguan District of Lanzhou.Methods A total of 4471 residents who were followed up in Chengguan District,Lanzhou City from August 2014 to July 2016 in the 2011 REACTION study were selected as the research subjects.According to the 9-item patient health questionnaire(PHQ-9),they were divided into the non-depression group with a score of 0~4 points(ND,n=3827),the mild depression group with a score of 5~10 points(MD,n=546)and the moderate to severe depression group with a score of≥10 points(MSD,n=98).The general data and biochemical indicators of the three groups were compared.The correlation between depression status and glycolipid metabolism indicators was analyzed.The follow-up results of the three groups with different baseline glucose metabolism status populations were compared.Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of progression in different glucose metabolism populations.Results The married rate in the ND,MD and MSD groups decreased sequentially(P<0.05),while the rate of living alone and the PHQ-9 score increased(P<0.05).The female population,family history of DM,coronary heart disease,LDL-C and TC in the MD group were higher than those in the ND group(P<0.05),while the age,BMI,WHR,FPG and 2 hPG in the MD group were lower than those in the ND group(P<0.05).The family history of DM in the MSD group was higher than those in the ND group(P<0.05),drinking and LDL-C in the MSD group were higher than those in the MD group(P<0.05),the BMI was lower than that in the ND group(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that the baseline PHQ-9 score was negatively correlated with FPG level(r=-0.039,P<0.05),and positively correlated with HDL-C and TC(r=0.049,0.031,P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of pre-DM and T2DM at the end of follow-up among the three groups with different baseline glucose metabolism(P>0.05).Logistic regression analysis showed that after adjusting for confounding factors,the risk of pre-DM and T2DM in normal glucose tolerance people with different depression status and the risk of T2DM in pre-DM patients were not increased.Conclusions Depressive state may not be the main factor affecting the occurrence of T2DM in middle-aged and elderly people in Chengguan District of Lanzhou.
10.Characterization of a Physiological Mock Circulation System Based on Capillary-Bundle Resistance Element
Dengji LIU ; Xinke CHEN ; Lisha HAN ; Zhen CAO ; Qingzhuo CHI ; Kai YIN ; Ying HE
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2025;40(5):1256-1264
Objective To investigate the feasibility of parallel capillary bundle arrays for physiomimetic impedance modeling and establish a parametric quantification framework,thereby providing a customizable impedance characterization methodology for diverse in-vitro mock circulation researches.Methods Based on the parallel flow resistance and Poiseuille equation,a tube resistance element with multiple parallel-aligned capillary glass tubes was designed and fabricated.The resistance values of the capillary-bundle and a ball valve were measured through constant flow experiments analogous to electrical resistance measurement method.Moreover,a simple lumped-parameter mock circulation loop was constructed and the pressure and flow rate for each node of the loop were measured under different input flow waveforms.An 0D-Windkessel model corresponding to the experiment was developed.The impedance and compliance were adjusted to match the simulated and experimental pressure and flow waveforms.The accuracy of the capillary bundle impedance in pulsatile experiments was verified by using the computational resistance values.Results The constant-flow impedance calibration experiments revealed that the capillary bundle impedance remained unaffected by flow rate variations over a wide flow range.When the capillary bundle impedance was integrated into the pulsatile circulatory system and the same impedance value obtained from the constant-flow calibration was applied in the computational model,the resulting pressure and flow waveforms showed good agreement with those measured in the pulsatile experiments.However,when the ball valves with nominally identical impedance values were inserted in the pulsatile system,the calculated impedance exhibited a two-fold difference,and significant discrepancies were observed between the simulated and experimental terminal flow waveforms.Conclusions The capillary bundle impedance maintains a constant value regardless of flow rate variations.Once the calibrated resistance value is determined through constant flow experiments,it can be directly applied to pulsatile systems.This approach can provide quantitative pulsatile flow conditions for testing various medical devices.


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