1.Nutritional health knowledge among primary and middle school students in Wenzhou City
XIA Ziqi ; CHEN Qingqing ; GAO Sihai ; WU Maomao
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(1):908-101,106
Objective:
To investigate the status and influencing factors of nutritional health knowledge awareness among primary and middle school students in Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide a basis for carrying out targeted nutrition health education for students.
Methods:
The stratified cluster random sampling method was used to select students from 48 schools across 12 counties (cities and districts) in Wenzhou City as survey subjects from October 2023 to February 2024. Basic information, parental information, and nutritional health knowledge were collected using the Questionnaire on nutritional health knowledge for School-Age Children. The awareness rate of nutritional health knowledge was analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for nutritional health knowledge awareness among primary and middle school students.
Results:
The survey included 4 405 boys, accounting for 51.42%, and 4 161 girls, accounting for 48.58%. The sample consisted of 2 497 pupils in Grades 1-3 (29.15%), 2 591 pupils in Grades 4-6 (30.25%), 1 739 junior high school students (20.30%), and 1 739 senior high school students (20.30%). The median score of nutrition health knowledge was 75.00 (interquartile range, 19.00), and the awareness rate was 4 524 (52.81%). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that girls (OR=1.317, 95%CI: 1.198-1.447), primary school students (Grades 1-3, OR=7.830, 95%CI: 6.444-9.513; Grades 4-6, OR=1.276, 95%CI: 1.066-1.528), and those whose mothers had an educational level above junior high school (senior high school/technical secondary school/technical school/junior college, OR=1.188, 95%CI: 1.044-1.352; bachelor' s degree or above, OR=1.194, 95%CI: 1.024-1.392) had a higher likelihood of nutrition and health knowledge awareness. Conversely, students who were overweight or obese (OR=0.798, 95%CI: 0.671-0.950), lived in school (OR=0.763, 95%CI: 0.650-0.895), and had a daily outdoor activity duration of <30 minutes (OR=0.641, 95%CI: 0.570-0.721) had a lower likelihood of nutritional health knowledge awareness.
Conclusions
The awareness rate of nutritional health knowledge among primary and middle school students in Wenzhou City needs to be improved, and is mainly influenced by gender, educational stage, body mass index, mother' s educational level, and outdoor activity duration. It is recommended to implement differentiated health education strategies and build a "family-school-community" linkage mechanism to improve students' nutrition health literacy.
2.The Neural Circuit Characteristics of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Over The Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex for The Treatment of Migraine
Chen-Xia JIN ; Bo-Lin TAN ; Yang YE ; Ji-Qing HE ; Ling-Yan WANG ; Zhong-Ming GAO ; Yu-Jun WANG ; Hui-Li LIU ; Yong-Xing YAN ; Xian-Wei CHE
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(7):1953-1968
ObjectiveMigraine is a leading neurological disorder and the fourth most common cause of years lived with disability worldwide, affecting nearly 116 million individuals. Although pharmacological treatments are available, their efficacy is often limited by side effects and variable response rates. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) offers a safe, non-invasive alternative for migraine management. However, the neurophysiological mechanisms, particularly how rTMS modulates local cortical excitability and distributed pain-related circuits, remain poorly understood. Elucidating these mechanisms is essential for optimizing treatment protocols and improving clinical outcomes. MethodsThis study employed concurrent transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalography (TMS-EEG) to investigate neuroplastic and neurocircuitry mechanisms of DLPFC-rTMS in migraine. Study 1 compared 30 migraineurs and 28 healthy controls to identify abnormalities in TMS-evoked potentials (TEPs) and significant current density (SCD) within sensory-discriminative regions including the primary somatosensory cortex (S1) and posterior insula (pINS), cognitive-affective regions including the anterior insula (aINS) and midcingulate cortex (MCC), and a descending modulatory region, the periaqueductal gray (PAG). Study 2 used a single-blind, crossover, sham-controlled design in 34 healthy participants. Each participant received both active (10 Hz, 80% RMT, 1 500 pulses) and sham DLPFC-rTMS in counterbalanced order. TMS-EEG and cold pain tolerance were assessed before and after each session. ResultsIn Study 1, migraineurs showed a significantly less negative N120 amplitude compared to healthy controls (P=0.027, Cohen’s d=0.60), indicating local intracortical disinhibition. No group differences were observed for N40, P60, or P180 components. At the source level, migraineurs exhibited significantly higher SCD in the S1, pINS, aINS, and MCC (allQ<0.05), but not in the ventroposterior thalamus (vpTHAL), mediodorsal thalamus (mdTHAL), or PAG. In Study 2, active rTMS significantly reduced SCD from pre- to post-stimulation in the S1, aINS, and MCC (all Q<0.05). Sham stimulation also reduced SCD in the S1 (Q<0.05) but not in the aINS or MCC. Although no significant group-level analgesic effect was observed between active and sham conditions (P=0.107), correlation analyses revealed that greater SCD reductions in the S1 and MCC were significantly associated with higher post-rTMS pain tolerance (R=-0.487 and -0.495, both Q<0.01) and larger improvements in pain tolerance(R=-0.487 and -0.451, both Q<0.05). No such correlations were found following sham stimulation, suggesting that the behavioural relevance of neural changes is specific to active rTMS. ConclusionThis study provides novel evidence that migraineurs exhibit both local neuroplastic abnormalities (reduced N120 amplitude) and hyperactivity in key pain-processing regions (S1, pINS, aINS, MCC). A single session of DLPFC-rTMS reduced hyperactivity in the aINS, MCC, and S1. Notably, greater reductions in the S1 and MCC were associated with improved pain tolerance. These findings identify distinct cortical circuitries, particularly within the cognitive-affective pain network, that may serve as potential biomarkers for optimizing rTMS treatment in migraine and other chronic pain conditions. Future studies should validate these results in patient populations experiencing spontaneous migraine attacks and explore multi-session or accelerated rTMS protocols.
3.Preparation and performance evaluation of dissolving microneedles with a single matrix of Pterocarya hupehensis total flavonoids
Xingxing GAO ; Dan CHEN ; Yan XIA ; Lin DING ; Xingyue CHEN ; Yang XIANG ; Lunzhi LIU ; Lin YUAN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(16):2097-2104
OBJECTIVE To screen a single matrix, prepare dissolving microneedles of Pterocarya hupehensis total flavonoids(PHTF-MN), and characterize it while evaluating its analgesic effects.METHODS Using microneedle morphology and puncture rate as evaluation indicators, the matrix was screened from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 (PVP K30), PVP K90, and sodium hyaluronate with relative molecular weights of 15 000 and 60 000 (HA 1.5w and HA 6w ). PHTF-MN was prepared by the layer-by-layer casting method with the selected matrix, and the appearance and morphology, total flavonoid content, mechanical properties, puncture performance, dissolution properties, and drug release behavior of the obtained PHTF-MN were characterized. Using male BALB/c mice as test subjects and aspirin (ASA) as a positive control, the analgesic effects of the microneedles were evaluated using a formalin-induced pain model.RESULTS Blank microneedles prepared with 30% HA 1.5w exhibited optimal surface flatness and the membrane puncture rate (through 4 layers of parafilm membrane) reaching 78%. The PHTF-MNs (with PHTF contents of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 mg/g in the matrix) exhibited uniform arrays and intact tips, with RSDs for total flavonoid contents all below 7% ( n =8). The single-needle puncture forces were 1.46 and 1.07 N (with PHTF contents of 30 and 50 mg/g in the matrix, respectively). The skin penetration rate approached 100%, with visible puncture marks in the stratum corneum and drug residue (with a PHTF content of 50 mg/g in the matrix). After 30 min of fixation, the needles had almost completely dissolved, and the skin retention rates all exceeded 90% (with PHTF contents of 10, 30, and 50 mg/g in the matrix, respectively). The cumulative release within 8 h was (134.64±2.03) μg/cm 2 , and the fit to the first-order kinetic equation ( R 2 =0.950 1) was highest (with a PHTF content of 50 mg/g in the matrix). Low- and high-dose PHTF-MN (containing 85.26 and 145.03 μg of total flavonoids per patch, respectively; 1 patch/day) significantly shortened the cumulative time of phase Ⅱ pain response in mice ( P <0.05), with pain inhibition rates (43.67% and 59.78%) comparable to those of ASA (53.70%).CONCLUSIONS PHTF-MN using HA 1.5w as a single matrix was successfully prepared. This formulation features a simplified preparation process, uniform drug loading, favorable mechanical properties, resistance to fracture, and rapid dissolution. Its drug release behavior conforms to a first-order kinetic model, and its analgesic effect is comparable to that of ASA.
4.Combined association of different obesity types and varying degrees of family history of hypertension with hypertension prevalence
Xia GAO ; Chen WANG ; Dong ZHANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(7):500-504
ObjectiveTo understand the association of different obesity types and family history of hypertension with the prevalence of hypertension among adult residents in Xicheng District of Beijing, and to identify high-risk populations and develop precise prevention strategies, thereby providing a reference for early intervention of hypertension in similar regions in China. MethodsBased on the adult chronic disease and its influencing factors surveillance in 2023, questionnaire surveys, physical measurements, and health indicator collection were conducted among 6 221 permanent residents aged 18‒79 in Xicheng District. Multivariate logistic regression, the multiplicative and additive models were used to analyze the association of obesity and family history of hypertension with the prevalence of hypertension. ResultsAmong the permanent residents in Xicheng District, the prevalence of hypertension was 29.74% (1 850/6 221), with 50.07% (3 115/6 221) having a family history of hypertension. The proportions of general obesity, abdominal obesity, and combined obesity were 26.49% (1 648/6 221), 2.93% (182/6 221), and 35.46% (2 206/6 221), respectively. Among different obesity types, compared with people with normal weight, the risk of hypertension was significantly higher in those with combined obesity (OR=4.318, 95%CI: 3.389‒5.501). As the family history grade increased from first-generation to second-generation and third-generation, the ORs for hypertension increased from 1.905 to 3.702 and 12.110, respectively. The risk of hypertension significantly increased when there was a combination of family history of hypertension and obesity aggregation. The top three combinations of hypertension risk factors were 3-generation family history and combined obesity aggregation (OR=40.379, 95%CI: 13.509‒120.694), 2-generation family history and combined obesity aggregation (OR=12.978, 95%CI: 9.557‒17.624), and 3-generation family history and general obesity aggregation (OR=11.719, 95%CI: 3.481‒39.458). ConclusionBoth family history of hypertension and obesity are independent risk factors for the prevalence of hypertension. The combination of the two could significantly increase the risk of developing hypertension. Therefore, key interventions should be implemented for individuals with a family history of hypertension and obesity to delay and prevent the occurrence of hypertension.
5.Effects of Inhibiting the NKCC1/AQP4 Pathway on Neurological Injury Improvement in a Rat Model of High-Altitude Cerebral Edema
Huali GENG ; Baichuan LI ; Xu SONG ; Yilin XIA ; Xiangyang ZHOU ; Jing GAO ; Lei CHEN
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(1):156-165
Objective To investigate the pathogenesis of high-altitude cerebral edema(HACE)and develop new therapeutic strategies.Methods Male Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats of 6 weeks old were selected and placed in a hypobaric chamber.The rats were exposed to the high-altitude environment of 7000 m above sea level for 3 days for HACE modeling.Whether the HACE model was successfully established in the rats was evaluated by measuring brain water content,the degree of disruption to the blood-brain barrier(BBB),and brain tissue Nissl staining.The experimental animals were divided into four groups,with 28 rats in each group.The blank control group was exposed to a normobaric and normoxic environment simulating the conditions at 500 m above sea level for 3 d.The other groups,including a model group(the HACE group),a bumetanide group(the positive control group),and a XH-6003 treatment group,were placed at an altitude of 7 000 m above sea level and were injected with normal saline,bumetanide,and XH-6003,a new type of Na-K-2C1 cotransporter 1(NKCC1)inhibitor,via the tail vein,respectively,twice daily for 3 d.The experimental animals were taken out of the hypobaric chamber for testing after 3 d.The primary outcome measures included brain water content,BBB permeability,changes in brain tissue morphology,and the expression levels of aquaporin-4(AQP4)and NKCC1.The secondary outcome measures included behavioral changes,apoptosis,and oxidative stress markers.Results The HACE rat model was successfully established.The model group exhibited increased brain water content(P<0.0001),BBB disruption(P<0.0001),impairment in learning skills and memory(P<0.001),and anxiety/depression-like behaviors(P<0.01).qPCR results showed significantly increased expression of NKCC1 and AQP4 in the brain tissue of the model group(P<0.01).Pathology examination revealed neuronal and glial cell damage in the hippocampus of the model group(P<0.01).Treatment with XH-6003,the NKCC1 inhibitor,reversed brain water content,BBB disruption,and neuronal and glial cell damage to a certain degree(P<0.05),decreased the expression of NKCC1 and AQP4 in the brain tissue(P<0.01),and inhibited apoptosis-related proteins.Among the oxidative stress indices,only glutathione(GSH)showed improvement(P<0.001).Rats treated with XH-6003 showed functional improvement only in the time spent exploring novel objects,while other behavioral outcomes remained unchanged.Conclusion HACE is associated with the activation of the NKCC1/AQP4 pathway.Inhibition of this pathway alleviates brain edema,BBB disruption,and neuronal and glial cell damage.These findings suggest that XH-6003 holds potential as a therapeutic strategy for HACE at the cellular and molecular levels,but its effects in improving HACE-related behavioral disorders warrant further investigation.
6.Value of umbilical vein catheter color Doppler ultrasonic blood flow spectral parameters and myocardial performance index in diagnosing fetal heart malformation
Xuanjia CHEN ; Yu ZHU ; Xia GAO ; Lu LIU
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(5):31-35
Objective To explore the value of prenatal ultrasound indicators in diagnosing fetal heart malformation during pregnancy.Methods A case-control study was conducted,and 76 fetuses with confirmed heart malformation during follow-up in the hospital were selected as case group,and another 76 fetuses without any heart malformation were selected as control group.The results of ultra-sound examinations during pregnancy for both groups were compared,including umbilical vein cathe-ter color Doppler ultrasonic blood flow spectral parameters,cardiac axis angle,and myocardial per-formance index(MPI).Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the value of each indicator in auxiliary diagnosis of fetal congenital heart malformation during pregnancy.Results The ventricular systolic velocity,peak atrial systolic velocity,peak ventricular diastolic ve-locity,and maximum A-wave velocity in the case group were significantly lower than those in the con-trol group,while the pulsatility index,venous preload index,and venous peak flow index were signif-icantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Values of area under the curve(AUC)of ROC curves for ventricular systolic velocity,peak ventricular diastolic velocity,peak atrial systolic ve-locity,maximum A-wave velocity,pulsatility index,venous preload index,and venous peak flow index in diagnosing fetal heart malformation were 0.680,0.753,0.590,0.859,0.674,0.715 and 0.663,respectively.The left ventricular MPI,right ventricular MPI,and cardiac axis angle in the case group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).The values of AUC for left ventricular MPI,right ventricular MPI,and cardiac axis angle in diagnosing fetal heart malformation were 0.502,0.571 and 0.712,respectively.Conclusion Implementation of umbilical vein cathe-ter color Doppler ultrasonic blood flow spectral parameters,cardiac axis angle,and MPI screening during pregnancy has important reference value for auxiliary diagnosis of fetal heart malformation.
7.The study on the correlation between calcitonin gene-related peptide α levels and poor response to deoxyadrenaline in pregnant women with hypotension during caesarean section under intraspinal anesthesia based on rat model
Xia Ren ; Yuhua Gao ; Yi Chen ; Yan Guo
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(6):1074-1080
Objective:
To investigate the correlation between the levels of calcitonin gene-related peptide α (CGRPα) and the poor responses to the treatment of phenylephrine in pregnant women with hypotension during caesarean section under intraspinal anesthesia.
Methods :
A total of 87 pregnant women who underwent intraspinal anesthesia cesarean section were recruited . They were grouped according to the presence or absence of hypotension after anesthesia and the response to ephedrine and Phe . As to Anesthesia-0 group , pregnant women had no hypo- tension , 35 cases (40. 2% ) ; Anesthesia-1 group , pregnant women had hypotension and good response to ephed- rine treatment , 12 cases (13 . 8% ) ; Anesthesia-2 group , pregnant women had hypotension and had poor response to ephedrine treatment , 6 cases (6. 9% ) ; Anesthesia-3 group , pregnant women had hypotension and good response to Phe treatment , 8 cases (9. 2% ) ; Anesthesia-4 group , pregnant women had hypotension and no response to Phe treatment , 26 cases (29. 9% ) . The levels of CGRPαin serum and placental tissues of pregnant women were deter- mined by ELISA . The rats pregnant normally. A hypotension rat model was established by intragastric administra- tion of risserpine . 50 rats were randomly divided into control group , model group , pregnancy group , model + preg- nancy group , model + pregnancy + phenylephrine group , with 10 rats in each group . Body weight of the rats was continuously monitored during the 2nd to 6th week of risserpine administration . Systolic blood pressure was meas- ured at the end of the 6th induction week . And the peripheral blood sample and placental tissues were collected and the levels of CGRPαwere determined .
Results :
The detection of CGRPαlevels in the pregnant women serum and placental tissues showed that compared with Anesthesia-0 group , CGRPαlevels in Anesthesia-1-4 groups serum were higher (P < 0. 05) . Compared with Anesthesia-3 group , serum CGRPαlevels in Anesthesia-4 group were higher (P < 0. 05) . Compared with Anesthesia-2 group , CGRPαlevels in Anesthesia-4 group serum were higher (P < 0. 05) . Compared with Anesthesia-0 group , tissues CGRPαlevels in Anesthesia-4 group were higher (P < 0. 05) . Compared with Anesthesia-3 group , CGRPαlevels in Anesthesia-4 group tissues were higher (P < 0. 05) . Compared with Anesthesia-2 group , CGRPαlevels in Anesthesia-4 group tissues were higher ( P < 0. 05) . From the 2nd to 6th week of hypotension modeling induction , compared with pregnancy group , body weight decreased in the model + pregnancy group and the model + pregnancy + phenylephrine group (P < 0. 05) . There was no signifi- cant difference in baseline systolic blood pressure among all groups (P > 0. 05) . At the end of the 6th week , com- pared with pregnancy group , systolic blood pressure decreased in model + pregnancy group and model + pregnancy + phenylephrine group(P < 0. 05) ; the levels of CGRPαin serum and placental tissues increased ( P < 0. 05) . Compared with model + pregnancy group , systolic blood pressure increased in model + pregnancy + phenylephrine group (P < 0. 05) .
Conclusion
The poor response of pregnant women with hypotension during caesarean section under intraspinal anesthesia to the treatment of phenylephrine may be related to the increased levels of CGRPαin placenta and peripheral blood .
8.Expert consensus on the positioning of the "Three-in-One" Registration and Evaluation Evidence System and the value of orientation of the "personal experience"
Qi WANG ; Yongyan WANG ; Wei XIAO ; Jinzhou TIAN ; Shilin CHEN ; Liguo ZHU ; Guangrong SUN ; Daning ZHANG ; Daihan ZHOU ; Guoqiang MEI ; Baofan SHEN ; Qingguo WANG ; Xixing WANG ; Zheng NAN ; Mingxiang HAN ; Yue GAO ; Xiaohe XIAO ; Xiaobo SUN ; Kaiwen HU ; Liqun JIA ; Li FENG ; Chengyu WU ; Xia DING
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(4):445-450
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a treasure of the Chinese nation, plays a significant role in maintaining public health. In 2019, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council proposed for the first time the establishment of a TCM registration and evaluation evidence system that integrates TCM theory, "personal experience" and clinical trials (referred to as the "Three-in-One" System) to promote the inheritance and innovation of TCM. Subsequently, the National Medical Products Administration issued several guiding principles to advance the improvement and implementation of this system. Owing to the complexity of its implementation, there are still differing understandings within the TCM industry regarding the positioning of the "Three-in-One" Registration and Evaluation Evidence System, as well as the connotation and value orientation of the "personal experience." To address this, Academician WANG Qi, President of the TCM Association, China International Exchange and Promotion Association for Medical and Healthcare and TCM master, led a group of academicians, TCM masters, TCM pharmacology experts and clinical TCM experts to convene a "Seminar on Promoting the Implementation of the ′Three-in-One′ Registration and Evaluation Evidence System for Chinese Medicinals." Through extensive discussions, an expert consensus was formed, clarifying the different roles of the TCM theory, "personal experience" and clinical trials within the system. It was further emphasized that the "personal experience" is the core of this system, and its data should be derived from clinical practice scenarios. In the future, the improvement of this system will require collaborative efforts across multiple fields to promote the high-quality development of the Chinese medicinal industry.
9.A Case of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Complicated with Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Ruzhen GAO ; Xinmiao FAN ; Wei GU ; Tengyu YANG ; Zhuhua ZHANG ; Tao WANG ; Mingsheng MA ; Zenan XIA ; Hanhui FU ; Yaping LIU ; Xiaowei CHEN
JOURNAL OF RARE DISEASES 2025;4(3):348-354
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents with a diverse range of symptoms that can affect the skin, bones, eyes, central nervous system, and other organs. This article reports the diagnosis and treatment process of a patient with NF1 complicated by bilateral severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. Genetic testing revealed a heterozygous variant of
10.Meteorological factor-driven prediction of high-use days of budesonide: construction and comparison of ensemble learning models
Qitao CHEN ; Yue ZHOU ; Xiaojun ZHANG ; Jingwen NI ; Guoqiang SUN ; Fenfei GAO ; Lizhen XIA ; Zihao LI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(21):2723-2726
OBJECTIVE To construct ensemble learning models for predicting high-use days of budesonide based on meteorological factors, thereby providing reference for hospital pharmacy management. METHODS Meteorological data for 2024 and outpatient budesonide usage data from the jurisdiction of Sanming Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine were collected. High-use days were defined as the 75th percentile of outpatient budesonide usage, and a corresponding dataset was established. The prediction task was formulated as a classification problem, and three ensemble learning models were developed: Random Forest, Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and Histogram-based Gradient Boosting Classifier. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and log-loss. Model interpretability was analyzed using Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP). RESULTS The Histogram-based Gradient Boosting Classifier achieved the best performance (accuracy=0.75, F1-score=0.48), followed by XGBoost (accuracy=0.74, F1-score=0.43) and Random Forest (accuracy=0.72, F1-score=0.22). SHAP results suggested that the prediction results of the last two models have the highest correction. CONCLUSIONS Ensemble learning models can effectively predict high-use days of budesonide, with the Histogram- based Gradient Boosting Classifier demonstrating the best predictive performance. Low temperature, high humidity, and low atmospheric pressure show significant positive impacts on the prediction of daily budesonide usage.


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