1.Factors affecting and identification of key environmental determinants of the Oncomelania hupensis snail density in the Yangtze River Delta based on machine learning models
Yinlong LI ; Qin LI ; Suying GUO ; Shizhen LI ; Lijuan ZHANG ; Chunli CAO ; Jing XU
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2026;38(1):14-19
Objective To identify factors affecting and key environmental factors of the Oncomelania hupensis snail density in the Yangtze River Delta region using machine learning methods. Methods Administrative village-level O. hupensis snail survey data in the Yangtze River Delta (including Shanghai Municipality, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province and Anhui Province) from 2011 to 2021 were retrieved from the Information Management System for Parasitic Disease Control of Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Environmental factor data were captured from the Google Earth Engine platform, including elevation, slope, terrain, normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), vegetation type, soil type, total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH), ammonium nitrogen, inorganic nitrogen, dissolved oxygen, pH of water, chemical oxygen demand (COD) and inorganic phosphorus, and climatic factor data in the study region were retrieved from the Copernicus Climate Data Store, including annual precipitation, aridity index and annual mean temperature (AMT). O. hupensis snail survey data in the Yangtze River Delta region from 2011 to 2021 were randomly divided into a training set (70%) and a test set (30%), and five machine learning models were selected for machine learning model construction and comparative analysis of the O. hupensis snail density using the software R 4.3.0, including random forest (RF), eXtreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), support vector machine (SVM), gradient boosting machine (GBM) and neural network (NN). The XGBoost model was employed to construct a predictive model for the O. hupensis snail density, and the impact of each environmental factor on O. hupensis snail distribution was quantified. The SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAPs) values were calculated to estimate the average contribution of each variable to the model prediction, and the core environmental factors affecting the O. hupensis snail population density were screened. Results Among the five machine learning models, the XGBoost model exhibited the optimal comprehensive performance, with the coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.855, mean squared error (MSE) of 0.188, root mean squared error (RMSE) of 0.434 and mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.155, respectively. Analysis of factors affecting the O. hupensis snail density with the XGBoost model showed that among the 16 environmental factors, the top four high-impact factors ranked by SHAPs values included annual precipitation, elevation, aridity index and NDVI, with cumulative SHAPs contributions of 75%, which was higher than that of other environmental factors. If NDVI was higher than 0.6, the O. hupensis snail density increased with NDVI and peaked if NDVI was 0.8 (1.60 snails/0.1 m2). The O. hupensis snail density increased with elevation if the elevation ranged from 14 to 40 m, and slowly rose if the annual precipitation ranged from 900 to 1 300 mm, and then increased rapidly to the peak (1.52 snails/0.1 m2) if the annual precipitation ranged from 1 300 to 1 500 mm. In addition, the O. hupensis snail density increased rapidly to the maximum (1.60 snails/0.1 m2) if the aridity index ranged from 0.8 to 1.1, and decreased gradually if the aridity index exceeded 1.1. Conclusions The XGBoost model shows excellent performance in prediction of the O. hupensis snail density and identification of key environmental factors in the Yangtze River Delta region. Annual precipitation, elevation, aridity index and NDVI are key environmental factors affecting the distribution and density of O. hupensis snails in the Yangtze River Delta region.
2.Professor ZHOU Shaohua's Experience in Staged Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Based on the "Disease-Symptom-Syndrome Integration" Approach
Dinglin XU ; Jiayi WANG ; Liwei GE ; Chunli GUO ;
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(13):1373-1377
This paper aims to summarize Professor ZHOU Shaohua's clinical experience in treating Parkinson's disease (PD) based on the "disease-symptom-syndrome integration" approach. It is believed that kidney essence deficiency is the root cause of the disease, and phlegm-stasis accumulating toxin is the key factor for its deterioration. PD could be divided into the prodromal stage, early stage and middle-late stage. In the prodromal stage, treatment focuses on tonifying the kidney and replenishing marrow, choosing Zuogui Pill (左归丸) or Yougui Pill (右归丸) to prescribe with modifications according to accompanying non-motor symptoms such as constipation and rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder. For the early stage, the disease is differentiated into three syndromes, liver-kidney yin deficiency with stirring wind, spleen-kidney yang deficiency, and excessive phlegm turbidity, then following the principle of "calming wind by regulating blood first", the basic prescriptions of Dading Fengzhu Pill (大定风珠), Yougui Pill (右归丸) and Jinshui Liujun Decoction (金水六君煎) are applied respectively, combined with Siwu Decoction (四物汤) to nourish blood and extinguish wind. For the middle-late stage, therapies of tonifying the kidney and conso-lidating original qi are combined with detoxifying and resolving turbidity, prescribing fleshy and nourishing medicinals such as deer-horn glue (Cervus nippon Temminck) and turtle shell glue (Colla Carapacis et Plastri Testudinis), together with Huanglian Jiedu Decoction (黄连解毒汤) to clear heat, detoxify and resolve turbidity, implementing simultaneous tonification and elimination. Integrated traditional Chinese and western medicine intervention is emphasized for non-motor symptoms including orthostatic hypotension and dysphagia.
3.Surveillance and early warning index system for schistosomiasis in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin
Sanhong JIANG ; Yibiao ZHOU ; Shizhu LI ; Dandan LIN ; Qingwu JIANG ; Liyong WEN ; Shengming LI ; Fei HU ; Benjiao HU ; Jie ZHOU ; Chunli CAO ; Jing XU ; Jianwen XIE ; Changming WU ; Xiaolan YAN ; Weimin XU ; Jun GE ; Guanghui REN ; Xiaoli LIU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(4):259-264
Under the current situation of "low prevalence and low infection" of schistosomiasis in China, and to provide a basis for achieving the goal of eliminating schistosomiasis by 2030 proposed by the Healthy China Action (2019 - 2030) as scheduled, the Hunan Provincial Corps Hospital of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force established a schistosomiasis monitoring and early warning index system based on the previous studies on schistosomiasis early warning index system and the recent literature analysis, combined with the current potential risk factors affecting the transmission and prevalence of schistosomiasis, and organized two rounds of expert consultation and carried out project promotion meetings. The experts reached a consensus on the comprehensiveness and practicability of the index system, aiming to lay a solid foundation for construction of China's schistosomiasis prevention and control early warning system.
4.Surveillance and early warning index system for schistosomiasis in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin
Sanhong JIANG ; Yibiao ZHOU ; Shizhu LI ; Dandan LIN ; Qingwu JIANG ; Liyong WEN ; Shengming LI ; Fei HU ; Benjiao HU ; Jie ZHOU ; Chunli CAO ; Jing XU ; Jianwen XIE ; Changming WU ; Xiaolan YAN ; Weimin XU ; Jun GE ; Guanghui REN ; Xiaoli LIU
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(4):259-264
Under the current situation of "low prevalence and low infection" of schistosomiasis in China, and to provide a basis for achieving the goal of eliminating schistosomiasis by 2030 proposed by the Healthy China Action (2019 - 2030) as scheduled, the Hunan Provincial Corps Hospital of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force established a schistosomiasis monitoring and early warning index system based on the previous studies on schistosomiasis early warning index system and the recent literature analysis, combined with the current potential risk factors affecting the transmission and prevalence of schistosomiasis, and organized two rounds of expert consultation and carried out project promotion meetings. The experts reached a consensus on the comprehensiveness and practicability of the index system, aiming to lay a solid foundation for construction of China's schistosomiasis prevention and control early warning system.
5.Living space for elderly patients with chronic diseases: a scoping review
Chunli XIAN ; Jianghua XU ; Liming ZHANG ; Yun ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2025;31(8):1102-1108
Objective:To summarize the current status of living space for elderly patients with chronic diseases.Methods:Literature on living space for elderly patients with chronic diseases was electronically searched in PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Embase, China Biology Medicine disc, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP, and WanFang Data. The search period was from database establishment to April 13, 2024.Results:A total of 33 papers were included. Elderly patients with chronic diseases generally had limited living space, and the assessment tool was mainly the Life Space Assessment. The main influences on living space included demographic, disease-related, psychological, and other factors.Conclusions:Elderly patients with chronic diseases generally have limited living space and have a single assessment tool with complex and diverse influencing factors. Healthcare professionals should develop specific living space assessment tools and individualized interventions based on influencing factors to help patients with chronic diseases improve their living space limitations.
6.Effect of miR-532-3p on macrophage polarization in rats with chronic kidney disease through targeted inhibition of Notch1 signal pathway
Mingzhi XU ; Na AN ; Yafei BAI ; Ruman CHEN ; Jiqing HE ; Chunli WANG ; Yonghui QI ; Mingjiao PAN
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2025;41(2):310-314,319
Objective:To analyze effect of miR-532-3p on macrophage polarization in rats with chronic kidney disease(CKD)through targeted inhibition of Notch1 signal pathway.Methods:A total of 75 SD rats were divided into control group,CKD group,ago-NC group,ago-miR-532-3p group and FLI-06 group,except for control group,CKD models were constructed and corresponding plas-mids and inhibitors were injected,control group and CKD group were replaced with same amount of normal saline.Serum creatinine(Scr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-10 were measured by ELISA,HE staining and Masson staining were used to observe renal tissue pathology and renal fibrosis in rats,flow cytometry was used to detect CD11c+and CD206+of macrophages,miR-532-3p expression in rat kidney tissue was detected by qRT-PCR,Notch1 protein was detected by Western blot;target binding of miR-532-3p to Notch1 was determined by double luciferase reporter gene.Results:Structure of glomerulus,renal tubules and epithelial cells was complete,cell boundaries were clear,and cells were arranged neatly in control group;glomerular epithelial cell necrosis,mesangial matrix,glomerulosclerosis,inflammatory cell infiltration and renal fibrosis were increased in CKD group;compared with CKD group,damage degree of glomerulus and tubules,inflammatory infiltration cells and renal fibrosis degree in ago-miR-532-3p group and FLI-06 group were reduced;compared with control group,serum Scr,BUN,TNF-α,IL-1β,proportion of CD11c+,CD11c+/CD206+and Notch1 protein expression in macrophages of renal tissue were increased,serum IL-10 level,CD206+and miR-532-3p in renal tissue were decreased(P<0.05);compared with CKD group,serum Scr,BUN,TNF-α,IL-1β,proportion of CD11c+,CD11c+/CD206+and Notch1 protein expression in macrophages of renal tissue in ago-miR-532-3p group and FLI-06 group were decreased,serum IL-10 level,CD206+and miR-532-3p in renal tissue were increased(P<0.05);miR-532-3p targeted Notch1,and overexpression of miR-532-3p inhibited Notch1 protein expression.Conclusion:Promoting expression of miR-532-3p protects kidney tissue of CKD rats by inhibiting Notch1 pathway,which may be due to regulating polarization of macrophages.
7.Summary of evidence on non-pharmacological treatment of urinary retention after pelvic floor reconstruction surgery
Huihong WANG ; Mengyan XU ; Chunli WANG ; Li FANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(21):23-27
Objective To systemly retrieve and integrate relevant evidence on non-pharmacological treatment of urinary retention after pelvic floor reconstruction to provide a scientific basis for clinical practice.Methods According to the"6S"pyramid model,a top-down search was conducted Chinese and English databases to collect guidelines,systematic reviews,and best practice documents published up to July 1,2024,two researchers independently completed literature screening,quality evaluation,and evidence extraction,and evaluated the quality,extracted evidence,and graded for the literature that met the criteria.Results A total of 8 articles were screened out,including 1 guideline,4 best practices,and 3 systematic reviews.A total of 28 best pieces of evidence were summarized,covering 6 themes:Assessment and management of urinary retention after pelvic floor reconstruction,catheterization,vaginal dilators,physical therapy,external treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine,and surgical treatment.Conclusion This study integrate the best evidence on non-pharmacological treatment of urinary retention after pelvic floor reconstruction,which can provide evidence-based support for clinical medical staff to formulate individualized perioperative management plans.
8.Guideline for Adult Weight Management in China
Weiqing WANG ; Qin WAN ; Jianhua MA ; Guang WANG ; Yufan WANG ; Guixia WANG ; Yongquan SHI ; Tingjun YE ; Xiaoguang SHI ; Jian KUANG ; Bo FENG ; Xiuyan FENG ; Guang NING ; Yiming MU ; Hongyu KUANG ; Xiaoping XING ; Chunli PIAO ; Xingbo CHENG ; Zhifeng CHENG ; Yufang BI ; Yan BI ; Wenshan LYU ; Dalong ZHU ; Cuiyan ZHU ; Wei ZHU ; Fei HUA ; Fei XIANG ; Shuang YAN ; Zilin SUN ; Yadong SUN ; Liqin SUN ; Luying SUN ; Li YAN ; Yanbing LI ; Hong LI ; Shu LI ; Ling LI ; Yiming LI ; Chenzhong LI ; Hua YANG ; Jinkui YANG ; Ling YANG ; Ying YANG ; Tao YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Xinhua XIAO ; Dan WU ; Jinsong KUANG ; Lanjie HE ; Wei GU ; Jie SHEN ; Yongfeng SONG ; Qiao ZHANG ; Hong ZHANG ; Yuwei ZHANG ; Junqing ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Miao ZHANG ; Yifei ZHANG ; Yingli LU ; Hong CHEN ; Li CHEN ; Bing CHEN ; Shihong CHEN ; Guiyan CHEN ; Haibing CHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Yanyan CHEN ; Genben CHEN ; Yikun ZHOU ; Xianghai ZHOU ; Qiang ZHOU ; Jiaqiang ZHOU ; Hongting ZHENG ; Zhongyan SHAN ; Jiajun ZHAO ; Dong ZHAO ; Ji HU ; Jiang HU ; Xinguo HOU ; Bimin SHI ; Tianpei HONG ; Mingxia YUAN ; Weibo XIA ; Xuejiang GU ; Yong XU ; Shuguang PANG ; Tianshu GAO ; Zuhua GAO ; Xiaohui GUO ; Hongyi CAO ; Mingfeng CAO ; Xiaopei CAO ; Jing MA ; Bin LU ; Zhen LIANG ; Jun LIANG ; Min LONG ; Yongde PENG ; Jin LU ; Hongyun LU ; Yan LU ; Chunping ZENG ; Binhong WEN ; Xueyong LOU ; Qingbo GUAN ; Lin LIAO ; Xin LIAO ; Ping XIONG ; Yaoming XUE
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2025;41(11):891-907
Body weight abnormalities, including overweight, obesity, and underweight, have become a dual public health challenge in Chinese adults: overweight and obesity lead to a variety of chronic complications, while underweight increases the risks of malnutrition, sarcopenia, and organ dysfunction. To systematically address these issues, multidisciplinary experts in endocrinology, sports science, nutrition, and psychiatry from various regions have held multiple weight management seminars. Based on the latest epidemiological data and clinical evidence, they expanded the guideline to include assessment and intervention strategies for underweight, in addition to the core content of obesity management. This guideline outlines the etiological mechanisms, evaluation methods, and multidimensional management strategies for overweight and obesity, covering key areas such as diagnosis and assessment, medical nutrition therapy, exercise prescription, pharmacological intervention, and psychological support. It is intended to provide a scientific and standardized approach to weight management across the adult population, aiming to curb the rising prevalence of obesity, mitigate complications associated with abnormal body weight, and improve nutritional status and overall quality of life.
9.Multivariate analysis of cognitive dysfunction in maintenance hemodialysis patients
Yafei BAI ; Ruman CHEN ; Mingzhi XU ; Na AN ; Chunli WANG ; Xin ZENG ; Jifeng LI ; Qian WEI ; Hong LI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2025;41(1):49-53
This study was a single-center cross-sectional investigation aimed at identifying risk factors for cognitive dysfunction in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD), with the goal of providing a basis for improving patient prognosis. Patients receiving MHD in the Blood Purification Center of Hainan Provincial People's Hospital from June 1 to June 30, 2023, were enrolled. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and potential risk factors for cognitive impairment were analyzed by using Logistic regression. A total of 278 patients were included, 69 patients (24.8%) of whom had cognitive impairment. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis indicated that the history of cerebrovascular disease ( OR=3.109, 95% CI 1.310-7.378, P=0.010), old age ( OR=1.077, 95% CI 1.040-1.115, P<0.001), low dialysis frequency ( OR=0.270, 95% CI 0.120-0.606, P=0.001), low academic qualification (using college/university as the control group: primary school group OR=26.960, 95% CI 7.519-96.673, P<0.001; Junior high school/technical secondary school group OR=4.264, 95% CI 1.330-13.650, P=0.015; High school group OR=9.554, 95% CI 2.861-31.904, P<0.001), high β2-microglobulin ( OR=1.609, 95% CI 1.044-2.480, P=0.031) and high C-reactive protein/albumin ( OR=2.672, 95% CI 1.226-5.826, P=0.013) were independent risk factors for cognitive impairment in MHD patients.
10.Cytological origin of intimal hyperplasia in autologous arteriovenous fistula
Yafei BAI ; Ruman CHEN ; Mingjiao PAN ; Mingzhi XU ; Na AN ; Chunli WANG ; Hong LI
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2025;41(5):389-393
Autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF), compared to other vascular access routes, offers the advantages of stable blood flow, fewer complications, and a longer service life, making it the primary type of vascular access and the first choice for hemodialysis patients. The failure rate of AVF maturation is as high as 20% to 60%, primarily due to intimal hyperplasia following AVF surgery. Currently, the origin, function, and differentiation status of neointimal cells are not well understood, and most knowledge about neointimal cells was inferred from arterial neointima in non-AVF systems. Understanding the source of neointimal cells in AVF is crucial for experimental design and effectively providing strategies to reduce intimal hyperplasia. This article reviews the situation of venous intimal hyperplasia in patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, the relationship between changes in venous vessel wall and neointimal cells after AVF surgery, and the effects of outer membrane fibroblasts, local smooth muscle cells, and circulating bone marrow progenitor cells on AVF intimal hyperplasia. It is hoped that this will provide a reference for the treatment of intimal hyperplasia and experimental research.

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