1.Predictive study of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and blood lipid metabolism indexes in occurrence of osteoporosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Jiajia SONG ; Xiaofang HAN ; Ting HU ; Xiaohuan ZHU
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(1):154-157
Objective To explore the predictive effect of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3] and blood lipid metabolism indexes on the occurrence of osteoporosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Totally 98 patients with T2DM in the hospital from January 2022 to January 2024 were classified into osteoporosis group (38 cases) and non-osteoporosis group (60 cases) by means of concurrent osteoporosis status. The levels of serum 25(OH)D3 and blood lipid metabolism indexes [high density lipoprotein (HDL), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), VLDL] were measured in study subjects. The association of serum 25(OH)D3 and blood lipid metabolism indexes with osteoporosis was explored by Logistic regression analysis. The predictive value of serum 25(OH)D3 and blood lipid metabolism indexes on osteoporosis was analyzed by receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). Results Serum 25(OH)D3 and HDL levels in the osteoporosis group were lower while TG and LDL levels were higher than those in the non-osteoporosis group (P<0.05). The differences in the levels of TC and VLDL were insignificant between groups (P>0.05). After logistic regression analysis, the levels of serum 25(OH)D3, HDL, TG and LDL were closely related to the occurrence of osteoporosis (P<0.05). ROC curve indicated that the area under the curve (AUC), sensitivity and specificity of combined prediction of osteoporosis by serum 25(OH)D3, HDL, TG, and LDL were 0.943, 92.11% and 85.00%, and the efficiency of combined prediction was better than that of each index alone (P<0.05). Conclusion The levels of serum 25(OH)D3, HDL, TG and LDL in T2DM are closely related to osteoporosis. Early combined monitoring of the indicators can provide reference value for clinical prediction of osteoporosis occurrence in patients with T2DM.
2.Research topics and frontier trends in neuroimaging ethics
Jiajia YAN ; Tinglu ZHU ; Nannan KOU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(6):709-717
Scientific bibliometric tools were employed to conduct a visual analysis of literature related to neuroimaging ethics, revealing information such as the core authors and key topics in the field of neuroimaging ethics. From the perspective of neuroethics, it analyzed the research topics of neuroimaging ethics, encompassing the impacts of neuroimaging technologies on foundational research in morality, as well as the ethical issues arising from medical and non-medical applications of neuroimaging technologies. Among these, ethical issues in the medical application of neuroimaging technologies included general ethical concerns such as security challenges, privacy protection, and informed consent in neuroimaging practices, together with specific ethical dilemmas, including ethical challenges in assessing disorders of consciousness, incidental findings, and other aspects. Furthermore, this paper explored the frontier trends in neuroimaging ethics, aiming to provide certain ethical guidance for the advancement and application of neuroimaging technologies.
3.Effects of different antiplatelet therapy regimens on cognitive function and brain imaging biomarkers in patients with cerebral small vessel disease
Zhixin WANG ; Yuehua WANG ; Jiajia QIN ; Xiaohan SONG ; Xia ZHOU ; Xiaoqun ZHU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(9):1679-1687
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of different antiplatelet therapy regimens (aspirin versus clopidogrel at specific doses) on cognitive function, blood biomarkers and brain imaging biomarkers when used prophylactically in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). MethodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted involving 160 CSVD patients who were randomly assigned to four groups: aspirin group (ASA), low-dose clopidogrel group (CLOP-50), standard-dose clopidogrel group (CLOP-75), and control group (HC). Cognitive function [auditory verbal learning test-immediate recall (AVLT-IR), auditory verbal learning test-short-delay recall (AVLT-SDR), auditory verbal learning test-long-delay recall (AVLT-LDR), hamilton anxiety rating scale (HAMA), and hamilton depression rating scale (HAMD), ADL(activities of daily living scale ), (ascertain dementia 8-item questionnaire,AD8)], blood biomarkers [platelet count (PLT) and mean platelet volume (MPV)], and CSVD-related imaging biomarkers [white matter hyperintensities (WMH) and cerebral microbleeds (CMB)] were assessed in all groups at baseline and at the 6-month follow-up. ResultsAfter 6 months of treatment, within-group comparisons showed that, compared with baseline, the ASA group had significantly increased scores on the AVLT immediate recall (AVLT-IR), short-delay recall (AVLT-SDR), and long-delay recall (AVLT-LDR) (P<0.05). The CLOP-75 group showed significantly decreased HAMA and HAMD scores (P<0.05), along with a significant increase in AVLT-LDR scores (P<0.05). The number of CMBs increased from baseline in both the ASA and CLOP-75 groups (P<0.05), whereas no statistically significant changes in blood biomarkers were observed in either group. By contrast, the CLOP-50 and HC groups showed no significant changes in cognitive function, blood biomarkers, or CSVD-related imaging biomarkers compared with baseline (all P<0.05). Comparisons between groups showed that the AVLT-LDR scores and the number of CMBs increased faster in the ASA group than in the HC group (β=-0.187, P=0.04; β=-0.805, P<0.001). In addition, the rate of CMB increase was also faster in the ASA group than in the CLOP-50 group (β=-0.695, P<0.01). The ADL scores increased faster in the HC group than in the ASA group (β=0.170, P=0.02). The AD8 scores decreased faster in the CLOP-75 group than in the HC group (β=-0.128, P=0.04), but the rate of CMB increase in the CLOP-75 group was also faster than that in the HC group (β=0.604, P=0.04). ConclusionIn CSVD patients, aspirin 100 mg or clopidogrel 75 mg improves cognitive function but increases the risk of cerebral hemorrhage. Clopidogrel 50 mg shows no short-term clinical benefit or imaging improvement.
4.Related factors and collaborative action framework of multi-disease co-prevention in children and adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(9):1364-1368
Abstract
The cooccurrence of multi disease among children and adolescents has become increasingly prominent, necessitating a shift from "single disease separate treatment" to "multi disease co prevention". Focusing on four common health problems in children and adolescents, namely, myopia, depression, overweight/obesity, and spinal abnormalities, the paper systematically reviews the association between four categories of factors, society, environment, family, and individual behavior, and the co occurrence of the aforementioned health problems. The findings indicate that particulate matter 2.5 exposure, light at night, physical inactivity, excessive screen time, and unhealthy diet constitute the primary cross dimensional risk network. Based on these findings, the paper proposes a collaborative action framework involving family, school, and society, emphasizing systematic strategies ranging from upstream environmental governance to downstream behavioral intervention, so as to provide evidence for the practice and policy making of multi disease co-prevention in children and adolescents.
5.Historical trend analysis and future projection of osteoarthritis disease burden attributable to high body mass index in China
Ping ZHU ; Ju LI ; Zhongyuan ZHANG ; Jiajia WANG ; Yi′an TIAN ; Rui YUE ; Deqian MENG ; Kai WANG
Chinese Journal of Rheumatology 2025;29(8):662-667
Objective:This study aims to analyze historical trends and predict future trends of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to high BMI for osteoarthritis (OA) in China. OA is a common chronic degenerative joint disease, with high body mass index (BMI) being a significant risk factor. in China.Methods:Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database, we analyzed trends in high-BMI-attributable OA. The ASR of hogh-BMI-attributable OA DALYs increased from DALYs in China from 1990 to 2021. A Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model was used to predict trends from 2022 to 2046. Age-standardized rates (ASR) and estimated annual percentage changes (EAPC) were calculated to assess trend changes of trends. A Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) model was used to predict trends from 2022 to 2046. Chi-square tests were used to compare differences in high BMI attribution proportions between regions and years.Results:From 1990 to 2021, China′s OA DALYs increased from 1.829 to 5.327 million, with the proportion attributable to high BMI rising from 13.47% to 21.86% ( χ2=60 527.25, P<0.001). The ASR of high-BMI-attributable to OA increased from 27.4 (-2.2, 81.5) per 100,000 to 53.0 (-4.7, 150.7) per 100 000, with an EAPC of 2.48% [95% (uncertainty interval, UI): 2.35, 2.62]. In 2021, females showed significantly higher ASR (69.2 per 100 000) than males (36.1 per 100 000). Knee OA (ASR: 50.5/100 000) demonstrated substantially higher burden than hip OA (ASR: 2.5/100 000). Age effect analysis showed DALYs peaked at ages 80~90; period effect indicated accelerated growth after 2005; cohort effect showed a U-shaped trend with the 1990 birth cohort having the highest relative risk (approximately 3.0). Projections indicated that up to 2046, total OA DALYs will reach approximately 2.39 million with an ASR of about 71, showing more significant growth among females (ASR reaching 100). Conclusion:High-BMI-attributable to OA DALYs in China shows a significant upward trend, and is expected to continue. This trend is more pronounced among females and elderly populations than males, highlighting the urgency of implementing preventive measures for high-risk groups, particularly in weight management.
6.Morphology of the carotid siphon and its associated risk factors in relation to perfusion in patients with small vessel arteriosclerotic cerebral small vessel disease
Qiaoqiao XU ; Xia ZHOU ; Jiajia YANG ; Shuo WANG ; Mingxu LI ; Chunhua XI ; Xiaoqun ZHU ; Zhongwu SUN
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2025;58(8):837-845
Objective:To explore the relationship between the morphology of the carotid siphon, its related risk factors, and cerebral blood flow perfusion in patients with arteriosclerotic cerebral small vessel disease (aCSVD), and provide imaging evidence for the etiology of aCSVD.Methods:A total of 130 aCSVD patients hospitalized in the Department of Neurology of the First People′s Hospital of Hefei from March 2022 to June 2024, all of whom underwent multimodal imaging assessments, were enrolled. The baseline data were collected, and the morphology of the carotid siphon was visually evaluated using post-processing of head and neck computed tomography angiography (CTA), which was categorized into U-type ( n=63), C-type ( n=32), and V-type ( n=35). Calcification degree was semi-quantitatively assessed based on transverse CTA images. Cerebral perfusion was measured using magnetic resonance arterial spin labeling. The relationship between different siphon segment morphologies, calcification degrees, their risk factors, and cerebral blood flow perfusion was analyzed using analysis of variance and multinomial Logistic regression. Results:Univariate analysis of the 3 siphon types showed significant differences in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [U-type (2.44±0.84) mmol/L,V-type (2.21±0.57) mmol/L, C-type (2.89±1.07) mmol/L, F=5.578, P=0.005], calcification degree [Among the 63 cases in the U-type group, 19 cases (30.15%) had mild calcification, 20 cases (31.75%) had moderate calcification, and 24 cases (38.10%) had severe calcification; among the 35 cases in the V-type group, 20 cases (57.14%) had mild calcification, 10 cases (28.57%) had moderate calcification, and 5 cases (14.29%) had severe calcification; among the 32 cases in the C-type group, 12 cases (37.50%) had mild calcification, 14 cases (43.75%) had moderate calcification, and 6 cases (18.75%) had severe calcification; χ2=13.092, P=0.011], and total aCSVD load [modified aCSVD load score: U-type 4.00(1.00, 4.00),V-type 3.00(1.00, 4.00),C-type 2.00(2.00, 4.00), H=9.997, P=0.007]. Multivariate Logistic regression revealed that patients with U-shaped siphons had a significantly higher overall aCSVD load than those with C-shaped siphons, with a regression coefficient of 0.728, and a statistically significant difference ( OR=2.070 ,95% CI 1.026-4.178, P=0.042). Additionally, total brain and white matter cerebral blood flow were decreased in patients with U-type siphons compared to those with C-type and V-type, primarily involving bilateral superior frontal gyri, left orbital frontal gyrus, and left straight gyrus regions (false discovery rate correction, P<0.05). Conclusions:The imaging manifestations of aCSVD are closely related to the shape of the internal carotid artery siphon.The U type siphon is more likely to lead to hemodynamic changes, resulting in decreased global and regional cerebral blood flow, and demonstrating a higher overall burden of aCSVD, which has certain clinical reference value for assessing the etiology of aCSVD.
7.Development and reliability and validity test of the Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Scale for Children
Jiajia ZHU ; Linbo CHUI ; Peiying WANG ; Jun ZHOU ; Xiaomin TANG ; Hongcheng JIN ; Mengyi CHEN ; Jiajia LI ; Jihua ZHU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(12):1461-1467
Objective To develop an assessment scale for post-intensive care syndrome in pediatrics(PICS-p)and evaluate its reliability and validity,aiming to provide a scientifically sound and feasible tool for clinical assessment.Methods Based on the PICS-p conceptual framework,combined with literature review,semi-structured interviews,and Delphi expert consultation,a preliminary scale was developed.From June to December 2023,a survey was conducted among 330 pediatric patients who were discharged from a tertiary children's hospital in Hangzhou,followed by a two-week retest with 30 children to assess the reliability and validity of the scale.Results Finally 304 children completed the survey.The Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Scale for Children consists of 4 dimensions of physical dysfunction,cognitive dysfunction,psychological dysfunction and social dysfunction,with a total of 29 entries,with a cumulative variance contribution of 61.705%.The content validity index for individual items ranged from 0.800 to 1.000,and the content validity index for the scale as a whole was 0.98.The dimensions of the scale showed positive correlations with the Functional Status Scale(r=0.438-0.581,P<0.001).The overall Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.847;the split-half reliability was 0.868;the test-retest reliability was 0.832.Conclusion The scale demonstrates good reliability and validity,and it is suitable for assessing the severity of PICS-p in pediatric patients discharged from the PICU.
8.Development and reliability and validity test of the Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Scale for Children
Jiajia ZHU ; Linbo CHUI ; Peiying WANG ; Jun ZHOU ; Xiaomin TANG ; Hongcheng JIN ; Mengyi CHEN ; Jiajia LI ; Jihua ZHU
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(12):1461-1467
Objective To develop an assessment scale for post-intensive care syndrome in pediatrics(PICS-p)and evaluate its reliability and validity,aiming to provide a scientifically sound and feasible tool for clinical assessment.Methods Based on the PICS-p conceptual framework,combined with literature review,semi-structured interviews,and Delphi expert consultation,a preliminary scale was developed.From June to December 2023,a survey was conducted among 330 pediatric patients who were discharged from a tertiary children's hospital in Hangzhou,followed by a two-week retest with 30 children to assess the reliability and validity of the scale.Results Finally 304 children completed the survey.The Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Scale for Children consists of 4 dimensions of physical dysfunction,cognitive dysfunction,psychological dysfunction and social dysfunction,with a total of 29 entries,with a cumulative variance contribution of 61.705%.The content validity index for individual items ranged from 0.800 to 1.000,and the content validity index for the scale as a whole was 0.98.The dimensions of the scale showed positive correlations with the Functional Status Scale(r=0.438-0.581,P<0.001).The overall Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.847;the split-half reliability was 0.868;the test-retest reliability was 0.832.Conclusion The scale demonstrates good reliability and validity,and it is suitable for assessing the severity of PICS-p in pediatric patients discharged from the PICU.
9.Clinical characteristics and prognosis analysis of Crohn's disease complicated with secondary upper gastrointestinal fistulas
Jie XU ; Ming DUAN ; Jiajia ZHAO ; Yi LI ; Weiming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025;09(4):303-309
Objective:To evaluate the clinical characteristics of Crohn's disease (CD) patients with secondary upper gastrointestinal fistulas and analyze risk factors for recurrence.Methods:A restrospective observational research method was performed. Clinical data of CD patients with secondary upper gastrointestinal fistulas treated at Eastern Theater General Hospital of PLA from January 2010 to August 2024 were analyzed. Based on postoperative recurrence of upper gastrointestinal fistulas, the patients were divided into recurrence group and non-recurrence group. Differences in clinical data between the two groups were compared, and further multivariate Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for fistula recurrence.Results:A total of 72 CD patients with secondary upper gastrointestinal fistulas were included, consisting of 48 males and 24 females, with a mean age of 39±12 years and a disease duration of 97±56 months, accounting for 2.8% of all CD patients undergoing surgeries during the same period. Among these patients, 75 upper gastrointestinal fistulas from 72 patients were identified, including 67 patients of simple duodenal fistula, 2 of simple gastric fistula, and 3 of double fistulas (2 of double duodenal fistulas and 1 of duodenal fistula combined with gastric fistula) .The preoperative diagnostic positivity rates were 55.6% (40/72) for gastroscopy, 54.2% (39/72) for upper gastrointestinal contrast imaging, 22.2% (16/72) for abdominal CT, and 22.2% (16/72) for colonoscopy. A history of biologic therapy was present in 33.3% (24/72) of patients, but none achieved fistula healing. All 72 patients underwent surgical treatment, with primary lesion surgical approaches including resection with anastomosis (37 patients, 51.4%) and resection with stoma (35 patients, 48.6%). Except for one gastric fistula treated by resection, all other fistulas underwent primary repair. During a median follow-up of 69 (40, 113) months, 8 patients (11.1%) required reoperation due to recurrent upper gastrointestinal fistulas (classified as the recurrence group), while the remaining 64 patients were assigned to the non-recurrence group. Univariate analysis revealed that the recurrence group had a higher proportion of patients aged 30-40 years ( P = 0.003), malnutrition ( P = 0.040), and anastomosis near the duodenum ( P = 0.047), but a lower proportion of postoperative biologic use ( P = 0.007) .Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that malnutrition and anastomosis near the duodenum were not the risk factors for duodenal fistula recurrence (both P > 0.05) . Conclusions:Upper gastrointestinal fistulas secondary to CD are rare, predominantly presenting as simple duodenal fistulas. Diagnosis primarily relies on gastroscopy and gastrointestinal contrast imaging. Biologic therapy shows poor efficacy, and most patients do not recur after the primary repair surgery of duodenal fistulas.
10.Application of Thyroid Function Indicators Combined with Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound and Carotid Ultrasound in the Assessment of Vascular Stenosis in Atherosclerotic Cerebral Infarction
Jiajia XUE ; Xiaoxiao WANG ; Xu WANG ; Yuanyuan SUN ; Honglu ZHU
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2025;46(3):103-109
Objective To explore the evaluation value of thyroid function indicators[thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH),free thyroxine(FT4),free triiodothyronine(FT3)]combined with transcranial Doppler ultrasound(TCD)and carotid ultrasound in the assessment of vascular stenosis in atherosclerotic cerebral infarction(ASCI),providing a reference for clinical targeted treatment.Methods A total of 182 patients with ASCI admitted to Handan Frist Hospital from October 2021 to September 2023 were selected and all of them underwent TCD,carotid artery ultrasound and thyroid function examination.Digital subtraction angiography was used as the gold standard to analyze the evaluation effect of TCD and carotid artery ultrasound combined with TSH,FT4 and FT3 in vascular stenosis of ASCI.Results Among the 182 patients with ASCI,DSA confirmed 64 cases(35.16%)with mild internal carotid artery stenosis,69 cases(37.91%)with moderate stenosis,29 cases(15.93%)with severe stenosis,and 20 cases(10.99%)with complete occlusion.There was no statistically significant difference in clinical data among groups with different degrees of vascular stenosis(P>0.05).The peak systolic velocity(PSV)and end-diastolic volume(EDV)of the internal carotid artery in different groups with different degrees of vascular stenosis showed an increasing trend with the severity of vascular stenosis,while the pulse index(PI),resistance index(RI),and diameter(D)showed a decreasing trend(P<0.05).In different groups with different degrees of vascular stenosis,TSH and FT4 levels increased with the severity of stenosis,while FT3 levels decreased(P<0.05).TSH and FT4 were positively correlated with the degree of vascular stenosis,while FT3 was negatively correlated(P<0.05).TSH and FT4 were positively correlated with PSV and EDV,and negatively correlated with RI,PI,and D.FT3 was positively correlated with RI,PI,and D,and negatively correlated with PSV and EDV(P<0.05).The combined evaluation of RI,PI,D,PSV,EDV,TSH,FT4,and FT3 yielded the highest area under the curve(AUC)value of 0.941 for assessing ASCI vascular stenosis(P<0.05).Conclusion The combination of TCD,carotid ultrasound,and thyroid function tests have high value in the assessment of ASCI vascular stenosis.The joint evaluation of RI,PI,D,PSV,EDV,TSH,FT4 and FT3 is beneficial for diagnosing different degrees of vascular stenosis,providing a reference for clinical treatment.r clinical treatment.


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