1.Early warning of influenza epidemic based on CUSUM and EWMA models in Daxing District, Beijing
Hong LEI ; Qiuling LI ; Qi LIU ; Meichen LIU ; Enhuan DU ; Jinfeng TANG ; Zhiping LI ; Yadi GAN ; Lijie ZHANG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(1):13-17
Objective To explore the effectiveness of the cumulative sum (CUSUM) and the exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) for early warning of influenza epidemic using two datasets of reported influenza cases and influenza-like illness (ILI) cases. Methods Using the reported cases of influenza and ILI in Daxing District, Beijing, from week 23 of 2018 to week 22 of 2024 as data sets, the CUSUM and EWMA models were established, respectively. The positive rate of influenza etiology was used as the “gold standard”, and the Youden index was used as the evaluation index to compare the early warning effect of the two models under different data sets and different parameters. Results In CUSUM, the optimal Youden indices of the reported influenza cases set and the ILI cases set were 0.751 and 0.635, respectively. In EWMA, the optimal Youden indices of the reported influenza cases set and the ILI cases set were 0.544 and 0.464, respectively. The optimal EWMA and CUSUM models could both issue early warning signals in advance of the “gold standard”. Conclusion In the influenza epidemic early warning in Daxing District, Beijing, the CUSUM model established with the reported cases of influenza can achieve good early warning effects, but the model parameters need to be dynamically adjusted according to the local epidemic characteristics.
2.Tongnao Decoction Promotes Angiogenesis and Alleviates Cerebral Ischemic Injury via PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β Signaling Pathway
Yan LIU ; Yang WU ; Wanhui PENG ; Jingyi CHEN ; Jiale GAN ; Li LI ; Yangjingyi XIA ; Yunze LI ; Zhaoyao CHEN ; Wenlei LI ; Minghua WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(9):100-110
ObjectiveTo investigate the mechanisms of Tongnao decoction (TND) in mice with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). MethodsFifty male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into a sham operation group, model group, TND low-dose group (1.86 g·kg-1), TND high-dose group (3.72 g·kg-1), and butylphthalide (NBP) group (10 mg·kg-1), with 10 mice in each group. A mouse model of cerebral ischemic injury was established using photochemical thrombosis (PT). The sham operation group and model group were administered an equal volume of normal saline by gavage. All five groups were treated once daily for 14 consecutive days. Behavioral tests were performed before modeling and at the end of administration. T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) was performed 3 days after modeling to evaluate the extent of injury. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe histological changes in the cerebral cortex, and Nissl staining was used to observe neuronal morphology. Cerebral blood flow in mice was detected using a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) system. Immunofluorescence staining was used to detect the cell proliferation marker bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) and the highly glycosylated type I transmembrane glycoprotein CD34. Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), and their phosphorylation levels, as well as tight junction-related proteins zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1), Occludin, and Claudin-5 in the peri-infarct tissue. Thirty-five zebrafish were randomly divided into normal control group, model group, TND low and high dose groups (0.16, 0.32 g·L-1) and NBP group (10 μmol·L-1), with 7 in each group. A stereoscopic fluorescence microscope was used to observe vascular growth in zebrafish. ResultsImaging showed that PT caused ischemia in the right cortical region. Behavioral tests indicated that, compared with the model group, the drug-treated groups reduced the error rate of irregular balance ladder climbing on the affected side and shortened the tape removal time (P<0.05). HE staining and Nissl staining showed that, compared with the model group, the drug-treated groups exhibited reduced brain tissue damage, fewer scars, and improved neuronal morphology. LSCI results showed that the drug-treated groups partially restored cerebral blood perfusion and promoted the establishment of collateral circulation compared with the model group. Immunofluorescence staining indicated that the drug-treated groups increased the positive rates of BrdU and CD34 compared with the model group (P<0.01), promoting angiogenesis. Meanwhile, compared with the model group, the drug-treated groups upregulated the expression levels of p-PI3K, p-Akt, p-GSK-3β, and tight junction proteins ZO-1, Occludin, and Claudin-5 (P<0.05,P<0.01), and increased the number of intersegmental vessels in zebrafish (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionTND can promote angiogenesis around the infarct in PT model mice by regulating the PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β signaling pathway, thereby improving cerebral ischemic injury.
3.Distribution characteristics and health risk assessment of trihalomethanes in drinking water in Guangzhou City
Miao LIU ; Pingsheng GAN ; Guowei LI ; Zhijun BAI ; Rongfei PENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(2):35-39
Objective To comprehensively investigate the levels of exposure and distribution characteristics of trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water in Guangzhou City, and evaluate the health risks of different groups of children, adolescents and adults, and to provide data and evidence for protecting human health and promoting risk control of drinking water. Methods According to the technical requirements of the "Standards for Drinking Water Quality Testing Methods" (GB/T 5750-2023), the concentration of THMs, including trichloromethane (TCM), bromodichloromethane (BDCM), dibromochloromethane (DBCM), and tribromomethane (TBM) in drinking water in Guangzhou City from 2023-2024 were detected. The health risk model recommended by USEPA was used for risk assessment.Results TCM, BDCM and DBCM were detected in the factory water and terminal water, with TCM contributing the most. There was a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) between the wet and dry seasons, and the concentration of TCM in the wet season was higher than that in the dry season. Among the multiple exposure factors, the amount of exposure through drinking water intake was much greater than that through skin absorption. The carcinogenic risk index of THMs for children, adolescents, and adults was 22.0×10-6, 12.2×10-6, and 11.4×10-6, respectively, while the non-carcinogenic risk was less than 1. Conclusion The exposure risks of THMs in children, adolescents, and adults is within an acceptable range, but monitoring needs to be strengthened, with a particular focus on children.
4.Analysis of health-related lifestyles among primary and secondary school students in nutrition improvement program regions of China between 2021 and 2023
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(6):788-791
Objective:
To analyze the features of unhealthy lifestyle patterns among primary and secondary school students in the nutrition improvement program for rural compulsory education students (NIPRCES) areas in China in 2021 and 2023, so as to provide data support for lifestyle promotion and healthy development among primary and secondary school students.
Methods:
Adopting a cluster random sampling method, data on primary and secondary students aged 7-15 years from nutrition and health surveillance of China NIPRCES in 2021 and 2023 were collected. The prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles among primary and secondary students such as physical inactivity, outdoor inactivity, excessive screen time, and sleep deprivation by gender, school section, urban/rural, and region were analyzed. The reporting rates of the above indicators among primary and secondary students were compared by Chi-square test.
Results:
In 2021 and 2023, the rates of moderate to vigorous physical inactivity among primary and secondary school students were 79.2% and 80.4%, the rates of outdoor inactivity were 42.8% and 49.3%, the rates of excessive video time were 2.6% and 2.9%, the rates of sleep deprivation were 32.9% and 22.6%, and the differences were statistically significant( χ 2=51.86,1 071.48,18.36,3 296.99, P <0.05). In 2023, the rate of outdoor inactivity for primary and secondary students increased by 6.5 percentage points compared with 2021, and the rate of sleep deprivation decreased by 10.3 percentage points compared with that in 2021. In 2021 and 2023, the reporting rates of moderate to vigorous physical inactivity, outdoor inactivity, and sleep deprivation among girls and junior high school students were higher than those among boys ( χ 2=174.41,180.11; 175.75, 85.46 ;92.22,151.35) and elementary school students ( χ 2=136.64,5.75; 40.55,4.71;162.80,3 291.61); the reporting rates of moderate to vigorous physical inactivity( χ 2=194.43,118.60) and sleep deprivation ( χ 2=969.66,983.72) among urban students were higher than those among rural students; the reporting rates of excessive video time for boys and junior high school students were higher than those for girls ( χ 2=103.62,84.85) and elementary school students ( χ 2=810.09,626.51)( P <0.05). From a regional distribution perspective, the reporting rates of moderato to vigorous physical inactivity, outdoor inactivity, and excessive video time among primary and seconday school students in the central and western regions were lower than those in the eastern region ( χ 2= 663.44,302.78; 356.97,82.10;50.89,81.83) ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
Unhealthy lifestyles remain prevalent among primary and secondary students in NIPRCES areas of China. These findings underscore the need to strengthen policy implementation for promoting healthy lifestyles among primary and secondary school students.
5.High-Risk Factors and Therapeutic Advances in Ovarian Cancer
Xiaoyu SHA ; Weiwei ZUO ; Jing GAN ; Yankun LIU
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(7):637-644
Among gynecologic malignancies, ovarian cancer is the most lethal, primarily due to its insidious early symptoms, lack of effective screening methods, and high risk of recurrence. It poses substantial challenges to clinical diagnosis and treatment. In recent years, the clinical application of poly ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitors has promoted a comprehensive management model that integrates targeted therapy with conventional treatments. This review, aiming to provide new perspectives and approaches for future research, summarizes the high-risk factors and first-line treatment strategies for ovarian cancer. Further studies should focus on optimizing personalized treatment strategies and exploring novel targeted therapies to improve patient survival outcomes.
6.Ancient and Modern Literature Analysis and Key Information Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hongshengdan
Jingjing YANG ; Yu YANG ; Qingxia GAN ; Can LIU ; Jin WANG ; Qinwan HUANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(22):201-211
As a mercury-containing elixir, Hongshengdan has been known as a sacred medicine for surgery by ancient medical practitioners because of its precise curative effects. It originated from Yizong Shuoyue in the Qing dynasty, Qing dynasty and modern medical practitioners have adapted and modified its formula for clinical application. Employing bibliometric methods, the authors systematically organized relevant ancient literature of the Qing dynasty and modern literature, and analyzed the composition and dosage, preparation method, and clinical application. Among the 25 ancient books concerning Hongshengdan, a total of 12 medicinal formulas, 15 refining methods and 9 clinical applications were obtained. Research confirms that Hongshengdan consisted of mercury, saltpeter, alum, soap alum, cinnabar and realgar. Using measurement conversion standards of Qing dynasty, the modern single-batch formulation comprised 37.30 g of mercury, 149.20 g of saltpeter, 37.30 g of alum, 22.38 g of soap alum, 18.65 g of cinnabar, and 18.65 g of realgar. In modern refining of Hongshengdan, most medical practitioners take the core medicines, with dosages approximately 30 g of mercury, 30 g of saltpeter, and 30 g of alum. Refining method involves pretreatment stewing the materials during preparation, and alum, soap alum, and saltpeter are first ground together, then combined with mercury, cinnabar, and realgar for grinding until mercury and other drugs grind to the degree of no star points. The mixture is then placed in a pot or vessel by cold-forming method. After covering, the opening is sealed using either raw gypsum salt mud or honey-dipped cotton paper strips. Sand is packed around the vessel and then pressurized. During the calcination process, begin with a low flame(30 min), then increase to a medium flame(30 min), followed by a high flame(30 min), after removing fire toxins, collect the final product. Hongshengdan has the efficacy of lifting the poison, removing the corrosion, producing muscle and dispersing, and is often used in the treatment of surgical sore and carbuncle type of diseases. Modern research indicates that Hongshengdan is commonly used to treat skin system diseases such as ulcers and herpes. The aforementioned findings provide a reference basis for the subsequent refining method and clinical application of Hongshengdan.
7.Correlation between SⅡ and early neurological deterioration in patients with branch atheromatous disease
Debiao GAN ; Juntao LI ; Bing LIU ; Junyan DUAN ; Bo ZHANG ; Zonghan JIA ; Huiyong HUO
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(1):72-75
Objective To explore the relationship between systemic immune-inflammation index(SⅡ)at admission and occurrence of early neurological deterioration(END)in patients with branch atheromatous disease(BAD).Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 326 BAD patients admitted in Department of Neurology of Handan Central Hospital from October 2021 to February 2024.Based on occurrence of END or not,they were divided into END group(97 cases)and non-END group(229 cases).Clinical data of the patients were collected,and multivari-ate logistic regression analysis was used to identify the END risk variables in BAD patients.ROC curve was plotted to evaluate the value of NIHSS score,hs-CRP and SⅡ in predicting the inci-dence of END in the patients.Results Significantly advanced age,higher NIHSS score at admis-sion,and elevated hs-CRP level,neutrophil count and SⅡ,but lower platelet and lymphocyte counts were observed in the END group than the non-END group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Multi vari-ate logistic regression analysis indicated that NIHSS score at admission(OR=1.134,95%CI:1.050-1.226,P=0.001),hs-CRP(OR=1.131,95%CI:1.024-1.249,P=0.015),and SⅡ(OR=1.001,95%CI:1.001-1.002,P=0.003)were independent risk factors for END in BAD patients.The AUC value of SⅡ in the prediction of END was 0.660,which was significantly higher than that of NIHSS score and hs-CRP in BAD patients(P<0.05).Conclusion SⅡ is an independent risk factor for END in BAD patients,and SⅡ at admission has a certain predictive value for the oc-currence of END in these patients.
8.To Explore the Mechanism of Kanggan Mixture Intervene in Rats with Acute Lung Injury Based on Target Network
He HUANG ; Zhongying GUAN ; Decheng WANG ; Jinghe ZHU ; Boyu JING ; Yu ZHANG ; Xiaohu LIU ; Tiefa GUAN ; Yinglan FAN ; Yu GAN ; Lei ZHAO
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1447-1460
Objective To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of Kanggan Mixture(KGM)on key targets in rats with acute lung injury,network pharmacology and in vivo micro-CT experiments were employed.Methods Network pharmacology was utilized to forecast the target genes and principal pathways involved in the intervention of KGM in acute lung injury(ALI).Lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced ALI rat models were utilized,and micro-computed tomography(micro-CT)was employed to evaluate the extent of lung injury in vivo.Experiments were conducted to verify the intervention mechanism of KGM on ALI rats.Results The findings revealed that 190 chemical constituents were identified from KGM,and 579 potential targets and 204 pathways associated with KGM's impact on ALI were predicted.The principal components of KGM,such as quercetin,luteolin,kaempferol,betulin,and lupenone,exhibit anti-viral,anti-inflammatory,and immunomodulatory properties by targeting TP53,AKT1,SRC,EP300,and STAT3,and modulating the FoxO signaling pathway,TNF signaling pathway,PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,and MAPK signaling pathway,demonstrating an influence on acute lung injury.Micro-CT results suggest that KGM can improve lung texture enhancement and lung injury in ALI rats,with an increase in end-expiratory lung volume(inspiratory phase-expiratory phase).The HE and W/D ratio results indicate that KGM can improve lung tissue injury and reduce the lung tissue wet/dry weight ratio(P<0.01).Blood cell analysis results show that the anti-inflammatory agent can decrease the WBC(white blood cell count)and N%(neutrophil percentage)in ALI rats'blood(P<0.01),and increase lymphocytes(P<0.05).Real-time quantitative PCR,WES,and immunohistochemistry results suggest that KGM can decrease the mRNA expression,protein distribution,and protein expression levels of TP53,AKT1,SRC,EP300,and STAT3 in lung tissue of ALI rats(P<0.05).Conclusion KGM has a certain intervention effect on acute lung injury,mainly achieved through the core targets STAT3,EP300,SRC,AKT1,and TP53.
9.Research progress of lactylation modification in colorectal cancer
Chinese Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology 2025;41(10):1352-1356
Colorectal cancer(CRC)is a common malignant tumor worldwide,and recurrence and metastasis are the main causes of death.Therefore,it is of great clinical significance to explore the molecular mechanisms that affect the occurrence and development of CRC.Lactylation is a newly recognized post-translational modification of proteins,which can directly stimulate gene transcription of chromatin,enhance protein stability,and promote tumor occurrence and development.Studies have found that lactylation is closely related to the occurrence and development of CRC.This article reviews the research progress of lactylation in CRC,aiming to provide new ideas for the treatment of CRC.
10.5.0T Ultra-High-Field Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging:Technological Breakthroughs and Challenges
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2025;33(7):689-693
In recent years,with the continuous advancement of MRI technology,5.0T MRI has gradually become a focal point of interest in both clinical and research fields.Compared with traditional 1.5T and 3.0T systems,the signal-to-noise ratio on the 5.0T platform increases superlinearly,while certain tissue properties such as T1 values,T2(T2*)values change,making chemical shift phenomena and susceptibility effects more pronounced.This brings new application prospects for fat suppression,magnetic resonance spectroscopy and functional imaging techniques.Despite the challenges that the 5.0T system faces in terms of main magnetic field(B0)uniformity,radiofrequency field(B1)distribution and specific absorption rate control,these issues have been effectively mitigated through hardware innovation,sequence optimization and intelligent control technologies.The system shows significant advantages in conventional and functional imaging in areas such as the nervous system,bone joints,cardiovascular and cerebrovascular,and abdominal regions.This article discusses the technological breakthroughs,clinical application potential and future challenges of 5.0T MRI technology based on the latest research progress.


Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail