1.Current Status and Correlated Factors of Fall Risk Among Chinese Elderly Aged 60-79:A 2024 Nationwide Cross-Sectional Analysis
Jiarong ZHU ; Jingjing WANG ; Chaoqun FAN ; Xu ZHANG ; Qiang FENG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):606-616
To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of fall risk among Chinese older adults, and to examine the roles of urban-rural differences, regional disparities, physical health status, and psychosocial factors in falls among this population, thereby providing evidence for tailored fall prevention strategies. Using data from the 2024 National Routine Physical Fitness Surveillance, a multi-stage stratified sampling method was employed to recruit community-dwelling older adults aged 60-79 years across China. High fall-risk individuals were identified using the Chinese version of the self-rated fall risk questionnaire, while demographic, physical health, and psychological indicators were collected via questionnaires and objective measurements. A generalized linear mixed model (GLMM) with province as a random effect was used to analyze fall risk factors. Among 7000 eligible participants (male: 44.2%, female: 55.8%), the sample comprised 2124 (60-64 years), 2014 (65-69 years), 1660 (70-74 years), and 1202 (75-79 years) individuals, with 58.4% from rural and 41.6% from urban areas. A total of 733(10.5%) were identified as high fall-risk, with higher prevalence among females (10.9%), urban residents (11.5%), and the oldest age group (75-79 years: 12.4%). GLMM random-intercept logistic regression revealed that advanced age ( The prevalence of high fall risk among Chinese community-dwelling older adults aged 60-79 years is 10.5%. Fall risk demonstrates significant associations with multiple factors including muscle strength, movement patterns, sleep quality, and social support. Strategies enhancing grip strength, promoting regular exercise and high-intensity leisure activities, improving sleep quality, fostering spousal support, and boosting life satisfaction may substantially reduce fall risk in this population.
2.Association Between Abnormal Body Weight and Physical Fitness Levelsin Chinese Older Adults: Findings from the 5th National PhysicalFitness Surveillance in China
Chaoqun FAN ; Mei WANG ; Qiang FENG ; Jingjing WANG ; Dongming WU ; Zonghao SUN ; Jiarong ZHU ; Yini WU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):617-626
Based on the data from the 5th National Physical Fitness Surveillance in China, this study aimed to explore the relationship between abnormal body weight and physical fitness levels in older adults. The study included adults aged 60-79 years from the 5th National Physical Fitness Surveillance database. Body weight was categorized into four groups—underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity—based on body mass index (BMI), with underweight, overweight, and obesity classified as abnormal weight. Physical fitness indicators such as cardiorespiratory endurance (number of 2-minute high-knee steps), lower limb muscle strength (number of 30-second chair stands), flexibility (sit-and-reach test), balance ability (eyes-closed single-leg stance time), and reaction ability (choice reaction time) were collected. Each physical fitness indicator was divided into four levels (excellent, good, pass, and fail) based on quartile cutoffs. After adjusting for demographic factors (including age, sex, urban/rural residence, education level, pre-retirement occupation, marital status, exercise habits, smoking, sleep quality, and self-rated fitness), binary Logistic regression was used to analyze the association between physical fitness indicators and abnormal weight. A total of 39 927 older adults aged 60-79 years were included, comprising 19 777 men (49.5%) and 20 150 women (50.5%), with a mean age of 69.2±5.6 years. The prevalence rates of underweight, overweight, and obesity were 2.3%, 41.8%, and 16.7%, respectively, with underweight prevalence significantly increasing with age ( Chinese older adults aged 60-79 years face a dual burden of underweight and overweight/obesity. Poor cardiorespiratory endurance and muscle strength (in women) are significantly associated with abnormal weight. Maintaining good cardiorespiratory endurance and muscle strength may help improve abnormal weight status in older adults.
3.Study on the effect of miR-20a-5p on human nephroblastoma cell WiT49 transplanted in nude mice
Yaqi WANG ; Wanfu LI ; Maimaijiang AYIGUZALI ; Kramer ANIWAR ; Jiarong FAN ; Peng LIANG ; Samusiddin NAFISA
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(4):490-495
Objective To investigate the effect and mechanism of miR-20a-5p on human nephroblastoma cell line WiT49 transplanted tumor in nude mice.Methods The gene expression chip was downloaded from GEO database,and the differential gene miR-20a-5p was obtained by GEO2R.The NF-κB gene was positively correlated with the expression of miR-20a-5p through cBioPortal database.The target gene of miR-20a-5p was predicted to be NFKBIB of the NF-κB transcription factor suppressor protein family by targetscan database,and was verified by dual luciferase assay.Nephroblastoma cell line WiT49 was cultured in vitro and transfected into WiT49 cells with lentiviral vectors constructed with miR-20a-5p mimics and its suppressor gene.Twelve nude mice were randomly divided into three groups:WiT49 model group,WIT49-miR-20a-5p overexpression group and WIT49-miR-20a-5p knockdown group.The tumor mass and volume of each group were detected by tumor formation experiment in nude mice.real time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)was used to detect the expression of miR-20a-5p,NFKBIB and NF-κB in each group;CCK-8 cell proliferation assay was used to verify the proliferation of tumor cells in each group.Results miR-20a-5p is highly expressed in nephroblastoma and is positively correlated with the expression of NF-κB.miR-20a-5p and NFKBIB have mutual binding sites and binding effects.In the tumor formation experiment of nude mice,the tumor volume and mass of WIT49-miR-20a-5P overexpression group were significantly increased compared with WiT49 model group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).In the qRT-PCR test,the expressions of miR-20a-5p and NF-κB in the WIT49-miR-20a-5p overexpression group were higher than those in the WiT49 model group,and NFKBIB expression in the WIT49-miR-20a-5p overexpression group was lower than that in the WiT49 model group,with statistical significance(P<0.05).CCK-8 cell proliferation assay showed that the absorbance of WIT49-miR-20a-5p overexpression group at 24 and 48 hours was higher than that of WiT49 model group,and the absorbance of WIT49-miR-20a-5p knockdown group at 24,48 and 72 hours was lower than that of WiT49 model group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion miR-20a-5p may promote the growth of human nephroblastoma cell WiT49 transplanted tumor in nude mice by regulating NFKBIB activation of NF-κB pathway.
4.Application of enhanced recovery after surgery in perioperative management of complicated appendicitis in children
Huazhe WU ; Yongjuan WEI ; Qiuju WANG ; Jiarong LIU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(13):11-14
Objective To explore the effect of enhanced recovery after surgery(ERAS)in perioperative period of complicated appendicitis in children.Methods A total of 248 children with complicated appendicitis who underwent laparoscopic surgery in Quanzhou Children's Hospital from January 2020 to January 2023 were selected and divided into control group and ERAS group according to random number table method,with 124 cases in each group.Both groups of patients underwent laparoscopic appendectomy.The control group received traditional treatment during perioperative period,while the ERAS group received treatment based on the concept of ERAS.The first postoperative exhaust/defecation time,hospital stay,visual analogue scale(VAS)score,postoperative complications and hospitalization satisfaction were compared between two groups.Results The time of first postoperative exhaust/defecation and hospital stay in ERAS group were significantly shorter than those in control group,total incidence of postoperative complications and postoperative VAS score were significantly lower than those in control group,and hospitalization satisfaction was significantly better than that in control group(P<0.05).Conclusion ERAS implementation during perioperative period of complicated appendicitis in children can promote early postoperative recovery,reduce postoperative pain,reduce the incidence of complications,and improve hospitalization satisfaction,which is worthy of clinical promotion and application.
5.Role and research progress of snoRNAs in ionizing radiation-induced DNA damage
Jiarong DENG ; Wencheng ZHANG ; Liping SHEN ; Zhidong WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(5):450-455
Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs), a type of non-coding RNAs ubiquitous in eukaryotes, can be categorized into two types based on structural characteristics: box C/D snoRNAs and box H/ACA snoRNAs, which mediate the RNA modification of 2′-O-methylation and pseudouridylation, respectively. Recent studies have found that snoRNAs also affect the alternative splicing of mRNA precursors (pre-mRNA), mediate gene silencing by generating miRNA, and interact with proteins to regulate their functional activity. The process of DNA damage and repair always serves as a pivotal biological basis in research on the biological effects of ionizing radiation. Currently, there are rather limited studies on the role of snoRNAs in ionizing radiation-induced DNA damage. Thus, this paper reviews the biological functions of snoRNAs and their potential role in the regulatory repair of ionizing radiation-induced DNA damage, with a view to providing new ideas for exploring the function and mechanism of snoRNAs.
6.Value of MRI fat quantification parameter combined with 25-hydroxyvitamin D in predicting fracture risk in patients with osteoporosis
Zhen WANG ; Lianjin GUO ; Jiarong LIANG ; Haoyi YE ; Xunmeng ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(22):3238-3243
Objective To explore the clinical application value of MRI fat quantification parameter[verte-bral bone marrow fat fraction(FF)]combined with 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D]in predicting fracture risk in patients with osteoporosis.Methods A total of 90 patients with osteoporosis who were admitted to the hospital from January 2023 to April 2024 were selected as the subjects.Among them,50 patients with osteoporotic vertebral com-pression fractures were included in the fracture group,and 40 patients without fractures were included in the control group.All patients underwent the iterative decomposition of water and fat with echo asymmetry and least-squares estimation(IDEAL-IQ)method of MRI to measure the FF of each vertebra among L1-5 and the average FF of L1-5.Serum 25(OH)D level was detected by electrochemiluminescence method.FF and serum 25(OH)D levels of the two groups were compared.The correlation of FF,25(OH)D and bone mineral density(BMD)was analyzed.Multi-variate logistic regression analysis was conducted to screen the risk factors for fracture in patients with osteoporosis.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to evaluate the predictive value of FF,25(OH)D,and their combination for fracture in patients with osteoporosis.Results Patients in the fracture group were older than those in the control group.BMD and serum 25(OH)D level were lower than those of the control group(P<0.05).The FF of L2 and average FF of L1-5 in the fracture group were higher than those in the control group(P<0.05).Correlation analysis results showed that the FF of L2 and the average FF of L1-5 were negatively correlated with BMD(P<0.05),while serum 25(OH)D level was positively correlated with BMD(P<0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age and FF of L2 were independent risk factors for fracture in patients with osteoporo-sis,while BMD and 25(OH)D were protective factors(P<0.05).ROC curves indicated that the AUC values of FF of L2 and 25(OH)D for predicting fracture were 0.714(95%CI:0.606~0.822)and 0.774(95%CI:0.672~0.876).The AUC of joint prediction was 0.923(95%CI:0.867~0.978),which was significantly larger than that of separate prediction(P<0.05).Conclusions FF of L2 and serum 25(OH)D are related to fracture in patients with osteopo-rosis.Age and BMD are factors influencing the occurrence of fracture in patients with osteoporosis.FF of L2 and 25(OH)D have certain predictive value for fracture risk in patients with osteoporosis,and combined detection of the two can improve predictive efficiency.
7.Menaquinone-4 enhances CD8+T cell activation and anti-tumor function
Jiarong WANG ; Liyun LIANG ; Simiao FAN ; Xuemin ZHANG ; Huiyan LI ; Huaibin HU ; Zengqing SONG
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(6):461-467
Objective To investigate the effects of menaquinone-4(MK4)on the activation and function of CD8+T cells.Methods An in vitro culture system for primary mouse CD8+T cells was established by isolating these cells from the spleen using CD8a T cell isolation kit.The isolated CD8+T cells were then incubated and activated in a 96-well plate coated with anti-CD3/CD28 antibodies.The impact of MK4 on the activation and cytokine secretion of CD8+T cells was explored by quantifying the expression levels of CD8+T cell activation receptors and cytokines using flow cytometry.Additionally,the concentrations of these cytokines in the culture supernatant were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The influence of MK4 on the anti-tumor function of CD8+T cells was evaluated by co-culturing colorectal cancer MC38 cells of mice with CD8+T cells at different ratios,and the effect of MK4 was assessed by detecting tumor cell apoptosis.Results High-purity primary CD8+T cells of mice(97.5%)were isolated using the magnetic bead,which could be activated by pre-coated CD3/CD28 antibodies and showed proliferation.Compared with the control group,the MK4-treated group exhibited increased expressions of CD25,CD69 and CD44 on CD8+T cells,as well as higher production and secretion levels of interleukin-2(IL-2),interferon-γ(IFN-γ),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)and granzyme B.In addition,CD8+T cells in the MK4-treated group induced a higher percentage of tumor cell apoptosis(36.7%)compared with the control group(29.1%).Conclusion MK4 can enhance the activation of CD8+T cells and promote anti-tumor functions.
8.Subjective financial distress in cancer patients:a concept analysis
Tianying YAO ; Jiarong LI ; Wang SU ; Linglong LIU ; Xiaoxuan LI ; Mingxia CHEN
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(1):77-84
Objective To analyse the concept of subjective financial distress in cancer patients.Methods Papers in regarding the subjective financial distress were retrieved from the databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI),Wangfang Database,PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,CINAHL,and Embase from the inceptions to 16th October,2022.Walker and Avant's concept analysis was performed to analyse the acquired articles.Results A total of 48 articles were retrieved and included in the study.Walker and Avant's concept analysis showed that the subjective financial distress in the patients was subject to the 3 defining attributes:perceived economic risk,coping behaviours,and negative emotional reactions.The antecedents of this distress included individual factors,disease and treatment factors,and social factors.The consequences of them were the increase in negative health behaviours and poorer quality of life.Conclusions The attributes,antecedents and consequences of subjective financial distress,as identified through the conceptual analysis,can serve as a reference for subsequent researches.In future studies,it would be beneficial by further exploring the connotation by considering China's healthcare system.
9.Effects of Aneurysmal Neck Angle on Stent Displacement after Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Yiming ZHAO ; Haoyao CAO ; Jianjin YUE ; Jiarong WANG ; Ding YUAN ; Yongtao WEI ; Tinghui ZHENG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2023;38(3):E472-E478
Objective To study the effects of aneurysmal neck angle on stent displacement after endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods The CT images of 28 patients were selected to establish preoperative AAA model, postoperative AAA model and covered stent model respectively, and the models were divided into non-severe angulation group ( n = 14) and severe angulation group ( n = 14) according to the preoperative angle of tumor neck. The geometric shape of each model was measured, and the changes of AAA geometric parameters and postoperative stent displacements before and after surgery were analyzed. The displacement force of the model during the first follow-up was calculated by hemodynamic simulation. Results Significant differences were found in tumor length, maximum diameter, displacement force, tumor neck length and tumor volume between two groups of patients (P<0. 05), while there was no significant difference between COG (the center of gravity) displacement and proximal displacement (P> 0. 05). For the incidence of internal leakage, there were 2 cases in non-severe angulation group and 4 cases in severe angulation group (P>0. 05).Conclusions Severe neck angulation can lead to a significant increase in support displacement force and decrease in proximal anchorage zone, and thus increase the possibility of support displacement. It is suggested that doctors should strengthen postoperative follow-up for patients with severe neck angulation and be vigilant of the occurrence of long-term internal leakage in clinic.
10.Establishment and Validation of Clinical Prediction Model for 1-year MACEs Risk After PCI in CHD Patients with Blood Stasis Syndrome
Shiyi TAO ; Lintong YU ; Deshuang YANG ; Gaoyu ZHANG ; Lanxin ZHANG ; Zihan WANG ; Jiarong FAN ; Li HUANG ; Mingjing SHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(20):69-80
ObjectiveTo establish and validate a clinical prediction model for 1-year major adverse cardiovascular events(MACEs)risk after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with blood stasis syndrome. MethodThe consecutive CHD patients diagnosed with blood stasis syndrome in the Department of Integrative Cardiology at China-Japan Friendship Hospital from September 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021 were selected for a retrospective study, and basic clinical features and relevant indicators were collected. Eligible patients were classified into a derivation set and a validation set at a ratio of 7∶3, and each set was further divided into a MACEs group and a non-MACEs group. The factors affecting the outcomes were screened out by least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (Lasso) and used to establish a logistic regression model and identify independent prediction variables. The goodness-of-fit of the model was evaluated by the Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and the area under curve (AUC) of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calibration curve, decision curve analysis (DCA), and clinical impact curve (CIC) were employed to evaluate the discrimination, calibration, and clinical impact of the model. ResultA total of 731 consecutive patients were assessed and 404 eligible patients were enrolled, including 283 patients in the derivation set and 121 patients in the validation set. Lasso identified ten variables influencing outcomes, which included age, sex, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), homocysteine (Hcy), brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), flow-mediated dilatation (FMD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), and Gensini score. The multivariate Logistic regression preliminarily identified age, FPG, TG, Hcy, LDL-C, LVEF, and Gensini score as the independent variables that influenced the outcomes. Of these variables, male, high FMD and high LVEF were protective factors, and the rest were risk factors. The prediction model for 1-year MACEs risk after PCI in CHD patients with blood stasis syndrome showed χ2=12.371 (P=0.14) in Hosmer-Lemeshow test and the AUC of 0.90. With the threshold probability > 10%, the model showed better prediction performance for 1-year MACEs risk after PCI in CHD patients with blood stasis syndrome than for that in all the patients. With the threshold probability > 60%, the estimated value was much closer to the real number of patients. ConclusionThe established clinical prediction model facilitates the early prediction of 1-year MACEs risk after PCI in CHD patients with blood stasis syndrome, which can provide ideas for the precise treatment of CHD patients after PCI and has guiding significance for improving the prognosis of the patients. Meanwhile, multi-center studies with larger sample sizes are expected to further validate, improve, and update the model.

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