OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the mediating effect of body dissatisfaction in correlation between obesity and dietary behavior changes for weight loss (DBCWL). METHODS: A total of 680 primary and middle school students were included in this study. Their body height, weight, and waistline were effectively measured, and they were also evaluated to assess their body dissatisfaction, perception of dietary behaviors, and DBCWL. The correlation among these factors was analyzed using mediating effect models. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity was significantly higher in males than in females (P < 0.05). Overweight/obesity, abdominal obesity, and body dissatisfaction significantly increased the risk for DBCWL (OR = 2.57, 2.77, and 1.95, respectively). Overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity significantly increased the risk for body dissatisfaction (OR = 6.00 and 4.70, respectively). Significant mediating effects of body dissatisfaction were observed in correlation between overweight/obesity and DBCWL and between abdominal obesity and DBCWL (OR = 2.20 and 1.92, respectively; P < 0.05), and the proportions of mediating effects among the total effects were 48.89% and 46.60%, respectively. CONCLUSION Body dissatisfaction might play an important mediating effect in association between DBCWL and obesity, which indicates that guiding children to correctly recognize their body might be more conducive than promoting obese children toward weight loss through dietary behavior changes.

OBJECTIVETo study the prevalence of hepatitis B infections and carrier status among general population in Chaoyang district, Beijing in 2010.

METHODSFrom May to December 2010, 14 491 subjects over 12 months old were selected by multistage random cluster sampling method from residents in Chaoyang district, Beijing. Five millilitre venous blood specimens were collected from these subjects to test hepatitis B virus antigens and antibodies. Status of hepatitis B infections were analyzed in different age, sex and registered permanent residence groups.

RESULTSThe overall positive rate of surface antigen (HBsAg) was 2.66% (383/14 410). The lowest rate of 0.56% (9/1603) was found in the 1 to 14 years old group and the 35 to 44 years old group had the highest rate of 4.27% (92/2154). The rate in subjects younger than 24 years old was 1.03% (31/2986). The overall positive rate of surface antibody (anti-HBs) was 40.21% (5798/14 421). The highest positive rate of anti-HBs (80.59%, 407/505) was found in the 1 to 4 years old group. The overall positive rate of core antibody (anti-HBc) was 30.26% (4364/14 424). The overall hepatitis B virus infection rate was 30.32% (4364/14 393). For male and female groups, the positive rates of HBsAg were 2.93% (179/6108) and 2.44% (202/8287) respectively (χ² = 3.32, P > 0.05); anti-HBs were 41.93% (2563/6113) and 38.96% (3231/8293) respectively (χ² = 12.88, P < 0.01); and anti-HBc were 31.39% (1919/6114) and 29.39% (2438/8295) respectively (χ² = 6.65, P = 0.01). For local residents group and mobile population group, the positive rates of HBsAg were 2.46% (283/11 510) and 3.60% (98/2719) respectively (χ² = 11.08, P < 0.01); anti-HBs were 37.11% (4293/11 568) and 53.07% (1445/2723) respectively (χ² = 233.51, P < 0.01); and anti-HBc were 30.83% (3567/11 570), and 28.41% (774/2724) respectively (χ² = 6.08, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe positive rate of HBsAg in population younger than 24 years old has reached a relatively low level. The mobile population has significantly higher positive rate of HBsAg than local residents, indicating the need for enhancing prevention and control measures for hepatitis B for the mobile population and local residents over 25 years old.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; China ; epidemiology ; Female ; Hepatitis B ; blood ; epidemiology ; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens ; blood ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prevalence ; Seroepidemiologic Studies ; Urban Population ; Young Adult

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVEElastofibroma dorsi has an extremely low incidence. At present, comparative study on imaging manifestations and pathologic findings of elastofibroma dorsi has not been reported in China. This study was to investigate clinical manifestations, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appearances, and pathologic features of elastofibroma dorsi and to improve preoperative imaging diagnosis of this disease.

METHODSThe clinical manifestations, imaging findings, and pathologic appearances of 6 cases of elastofibroma dorsi were retrospectively analyzed and related literatures were reviewed. All patients were examined with MRI, and 4 of them were examined with CT scan.

RESULTSAll patients were above 30 years old without obvious symptoms. The tumors presented as a lenticular soft-tissue mass in the deep subscapular region. The tumor's density on plain CT scan or signal intensity on MR T1-weighted image was approximately equal to that of muscle with some interlaced fat-like areas within mass suppressed by fat-suppression MR sequences, which corresponded to dense collagen tissue and interspersed mature adipose tissue observed microscopically.

CONCLUSIONSCT and MRI can reflect the histological features of elastofibroma dorsi. On the basis of their imaging characteristics, a correct preoperative diagnosis of elastofibroma dorsi can easily be made.

Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Fibroma ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; surgery ; Humans ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Scapula ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; Soft Tissue Neoplasms ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging ; pathology ; surgery ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Objective To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on the mental and physical performance of immigrants from flatlands to highlands. Methods 20 subjects (young healthy men) who had been acclimatized to the plateau life at an altitude of 3 700 m were randomly divided into two groups:the experimental group (n = 10) and the control group (n = 10). The experimental group was twice treated with HBO and the control group was left untreated. Pulse rate, arterial oxygen saturation ( SaO2 ) and mental and physical performance of both groups were tested 2 hours after the second HBO treatment. Results SaO2 of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group (90.3±2.4 )%, while pulse rate (83.7±14.4) per minute of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group (75.4±13.3). The mental and physical performance of the HBO group was better than that of the control group (52.89±3.91 ) and average mean time ( 189.67±12.43 ) ms. Statistical differences could be seen in the 2 groups. Conclusions HBO can significantly improve the physiological functions of those who immigrated from the flatlands to highlands and enhance their mental and physical performance.

Objective To investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on the mental and physical performance of immigrants from flatlands to highlands. Methods 20 subjects (young healthy men) who had been acclimatized to the plateau life at an altitude of 3 700 m were randomly divided into two groups:the experimental group (n = 10) and the control group (n = 10). The experimental group was twice treated with HBO and the control group was left untreated. Pulse rate, arterial oxygen saturation ( SaO2 ) and mental and physical performance of both groups were tested 2 hours after the second HBO treatment. Results SaO2 of the experimental group was higher than that of the control group (90.3±2.4 )%, while pulse rate (83.7±14.4) per minute of the experimental group was lower than that of the control group (75.4±13.3). The mental and physical performance of the HBO group was better than that of the control group (52.89±3.91 ) and average mean time ( 189.67±12.43 ) ms. Statistical differences could be seen in the 2 groups. Conclusions HBO can significantly improve the physiological functions of those who immigrated from the flatlands to highlands and enhance their mental and physical performance.