1.Analysis of unexamined items in physical examinations of radiation workers at an occupational health examination institution in Henan Province, China, 2023
Lihong MA ; Fengling ZHAO ; Yuzheng LI ; Han LIU ; Yumin LV
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(1):12-17
Objective To analyze the unexamined items and situations in occupational health examinations of radiation workers, and provide a reference for the revision of occupational health examination standards for radiation workers. Methods A total of 29 630 radiation workers who underwent occupational health examinations at The Third People’s Hospital of Henan Province in 2023 were selected, and the non-examination rates were statistically analyzed according to occupation, gender, and age. Results The overall non-examination rate of non-medical radiation workers was significantly lower than that of the medical radiation workers (P<0.05). The non-examination rate of chest X-rays among medical radiation workers was significantly higher than that of non-medical radiation workers (P<0.05), while no significant differences were found in other items (P>0.05). Gender-stratified analysis showed that the non-examination rate of routine urine tests was higher in females than in males in both medical and non-medical radiation workers (P<0.05). Age-stratified analysis revealed no significant differences in non-examination rates among different age groups in non-medical radiation workers (P>0.05), whereas the chest X-ray non-examination rate was relatively high in medical radiation workers under 30 years old (P<0.05). Conclusion Significant differences were observed in the non-examination rates of occupational health examinations among radiation workers based on occupation, gender, and age. The overall non-examination rate was relatively low in non-medical radiation workers.
2.Construction of a community-family management model for older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Junli CHEN ; Han ZHANG ; Yefan ZHANG ; Yanqiu ZHANG ; Runguo GAO ; Qianqian GAO ; Weiqin CAI ; Haiyan LI ; Lihong JI ; Zhiwei DONG ; Qi JING
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2026;32(1):90-100
ObjectiveTo develop a community-family management model for older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and to formulate detailed application specifications, and to fully leverage the initiative of communities and families under limited resource conditions, for achieving community-based early detection and early intervention for older adults with MCI. MethodsA systematic literature review was conducted to identify pertinent publications. Corpus-based research methodologies were employed to extract, refine, integrate and synthesize management elements, thereby establishing the specific content and service processes for each stage of the management model. Utilizing the 5W2H analytical framework, essential elements such as management stakeholders, target populations, content and methods for each stage were delineated. The model and its application guidelines were finalized through expert consultation and demonstration. ResultsAn expert evaluation of the management model yielded mean scores of 4.84, 4.32 and 4.84 for acceptability, feasibility and systematicity, respectively. By integrating the identified core elements with expert ratings and feedback, the final iteration of the community-family management model for older adults with MCI was formulated. This model comprised of five stages: screening and identification, comprehensive assessment, intervention planning, monitoring and referral pathways to ensure implementation, and enhanced support for communities, family members and caregivers. Additionally, it included 18 specific application guidelines. ConclusionThe proposed management model may theoretically help delay cognitive decline, improve cognitive function and potentially promote reversal from MCI to normal cognition. It may also enhance the awareness and coping capacity of older adults and their families, strengthen community healthcare professionals' ability to early identify and manage MCI.
3.Current Status and Optimization Strategies for Setting Objective Performance Criteria in Clinical Trials of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jiaqi LAI ; Qian HUANG ; Xueyin CHEN ; Shaonan LIU ; Lihong YANG ; MIMAZHUOGA ; DAWA ; Zhijian LI ; Tuerxun WUFUER ; Xinfeng GUO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(13):1461-1464
Current formulation of objective performance criteria (OPC) in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) faces methodological challenges, including poor reporting quality, insufficient standardization of methods, limited comparability of study populations, and inadequate consideration of the genetic and environment particularities of ethnic minority populations. In response to these issues, this paper proposes optimization strategies for setting OPC in TCM, with particular attention to ethnic minority medicine. These include improving methodological techniques and statistical descriptions, ensuring transparency in meta-analyses and data sources; standardizing the estimation of point estimates and confidence intervals, and incorporating multidisciplinary expert consensus for value determination; introducing local real-world data from the same period, especially cohort study evidence, to compensate for the lack of high-quality randomized controlled trial data. Through process transparency and dynamic updating mechanisms, the credibility of OPC method can be enhanced, thereby providing methodological support for strengthening evidence-based research capacity in this field.
4.Efficacy and safety of pegylated interferon α-2b in treatment of patients with hepatitis B virus-related compensated liver cirrhosis: A real-world study
Yan WANG ; Lihong LI ; Anna WANG ; Jing WEN ; Jie YANG ; Yinong FENG ; Ye ZHANG ; Qianhui WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(7):1597-1606
ObjectiveTo investigate the antiviral efficacy of pegylated interferon α-2b (PEG-IFN-α-2b) in patients with HBV-related liver cirrhosis, to assess the safety and tolerability of this regimen, and to provide evidence-based medical evidence for optimizing the treatment strategies for patients with HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis. MethodsA prospective study was conducted among 115 patients with HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis and 114 patients with CHB who attended Third People’s Hospital of Taiyuan from January 2023 to March 2024. Treatment-naïve patients received PEG-IFN-α-2b monotherapy, while the patients once treated with nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs) received PEG-IFN-α-2b add-on therapy. The patients with HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis were followed up at baseline and at 12, 24, 36, and 48 weeks of treatment. Samples were collected from CHB patients at baseline and at the end of follow-up to assess virological indicators, routine blood test results, and liver function. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups; the independent samples t-test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the one-way repeated measures analysis of variance was used for comparison among different time ponts within the same group,and the Bonferroni was applied for post-hoc pairwise comparisons; the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Friedman test was used for comparison across different time points within the same group, and the Nemenyi test was utilized for subsequent pairwise comparisons. The multivariate stepwise Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the influencing factors for clinical cure. ResultsCompared with the CHB group, the HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis group had a significantly higher mean age (43.50±9.97 years vs 40.90±8.16 years, t=2.160, P=0.032), a significantly higher proportion of patients with hepatitis B e antigen at baseline (28.70% vs 15.79%, χ2=4.788, P=0.029), and a significantly lower platelet level [(178.67±55.07)×109/L vs (194.93±55.79)×109/L, t=2.217, P=0.028]. Compared with the CHB group at the end of follow-up, the HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis group had significantly lower HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) clearance rate (10.38% vs 33.04%, χ2=14.988, P<0.001) and HBV surface antibody positive rate (0.00% vs 19.64%, χ2=21.041, P<0.001). Compared with the CHB group at the end of follow-up,the HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis group had significantly lower aminotransferase levels [ALT: 31.00(19.00~47.50) U/L vs 40.00(27.00~57.00) U/L, Z=2.433, P<0.05; AST: 31.00(23.00~45.50) U/L vs 37.00(25.00~52.00) U/L, Z=1.963, P<0.05], but significantly higher level of white blood cells (WBC) [(4.02±1.56)×109/L vs (3.59±1.24)×109/L, t=2.272, P<0.05], neutrophils [(2.39±1.17)×109/L vs (1.87±0.94)×109/L, t=3.284, P<0.05], and platelets [(143.93±68.10)×109/L vs (121.88±49.72)×109/L, t=2.588, P<0.05]. A lower level of HBsAg (OR=0.997, 95%CI: 0.996 — 0.999, P<0.001) and previous treatment with NAs (OR=5.889, 95%CI: 2.195 — 17.330, P<0.001) were positive predictive factors for clinical cure, while liver cirrhosis (OR=0.177, 95%CI: 0.063 — 0.470, P<0.001) was a negative predictive factor for clinical cure. During follow-up, no patients experienced acute decompensation or progression to hepatocellular carcinoma, and the main adverse events included fever, fatigue, reductions in WBC and platelets, weight loss, alopecia, and thyroid dysfunction. In the subgroup analysis of HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis, in both the treatment-naïve patients and the patients previously treated with NAs, there was a significant reduction in HBsAg level from baseline to week 36 of treatment [treatment-naïve: 99.25 (5.87 — 1 212.35) IU/mL vs 403.47 (36.94 — 2 569.02) IU/mL, P<0.05; previously treated with NAs: 205.94 (14.00 — 737.80) IU/mL vs 427.03 (65.64 — 1 552.65) IU/mL, P<0.05] and week 48 of treatment [treatment-naïve: 85.45 (0.58 — 827.56) IU/mL vs 403.47 (36.94 — 2 569.02) IU/mL, P<0.05; previously treated with NAs: 45.28 (0.16 — 267.27) IU/mL vs 427.03 (65.64 — 1 552.65) IU/mL, P<0.05]. There were significant increases in the levels of aminotransferases during treatment, as well as significant reductions in the levels of WBC, neutrophils, platelets, and hemoglobin (all P<0.05). ConclusionAlthough a finite course of PEG-IFN-α-2b therapy has achieved a relatively low rate of clinical cure in the treatment of HBV-related compensated liver cirrhosis, it can still significantly reduce the level of HBsAg, and this treatment regimen has good safety and tolerability, without accelerating disease progression.
5.Clinical Efficacy of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression and Its Mechanism Revealed by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Serum Proteomics:A Multicenter,Double-Blind,Randomized Controlled Trial
Lihong LI ; Peiyun ZHANG ; Xingyu CHEN ; Lu HAN ; Fengling LIANG ; Jesús M. CORTÉS
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2026;67(17):1858-1867
ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of adolescent depression and to explore its potential mechanisms based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and serum proteomics. MethodsA randomized, double-blind, sham acupuncture-controlled trial design was conducted. A total of 100 adolescents with depression were enrolled and randomly assigned to an acupuncture group and a sham acupuncture group, with 50 participants in each group. In addition, 20 healthy subjects were recruited as healthy controls. Participants in the acupuncture group received acupuncture at Baihui (GV 20), Yintang (GV 29), Zhongwan (CV 12), Qihai (CV 6), bilateral Tianshu (ST 25), bilateral Neiguan (PC 6), bilateral Zusanli (ST 36), and bilateral Taichong (LR3). The sham acupuncture group received intervention using a blunt placebo needle without skin penetration. Both groups received 30-min treatments three times per week for 4 weeks. The primary outcome was the reduction rate of the 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-24) score. Secondary outcomes included changes in HAMD-24 scores before and after treatment, covering nine factors (anxiety/somatization, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbance, psychomotor retardation, hopelessness, fatigue, weight change, diurnal mood variation, and suicidal ideation), response rate and remission rate after treatment, and symptom severity before and after treatment. Subgroup analyses of total HAMD-24 scores were performed according to concomitant medication use and the number of medications taken. During the study period, all adverse events were monitored and recorded to evaluate safety. Patients who volunteered and met the eligibility criteria for imaging examinations were selected to undergo brain fMRI scanning and serum proteomic analysis to investigate changes in functional connectivity among brain regions and differential proteins. ResultsA total of 49 participants in the acupuncture group and 50 participants in the sham acupuncture group were included in the efficacy analysis. Among them, 20 participants in the acupuncture group and 21 in the sham acupuncture group completed fMRI scans, while 19 participants in the acupuncture group and 21 in the sham acupuncture group completed serum proteomic analyses. After 4 weeks of treatment, the mean reduction rate of HAMD-24 score in the acupuncture group was significantly higher than that in the sham acupuncture group [(58±24)% vs.(26±19)%, P<0.01]. Compared to baseline, scores for anxiety/somatization, cognitive impairment, psychomotor retardation, and hopelessness, and the total HAMD-24 score significantly decreased in both groups. In addition, the acupuncture group showed significant reductions in sleep disturbance, fatigue, and suicidal ideation scores (P<0.01). After treatment, the response rate and remission rate were 67.35% (33/49) and 24.48% (12/49) in the acupuncture group, respectively, significantly higher than 6.00% (3/50) and 0 in the sham acupuncture group (P<0.01). The proportion of participants with moderate symptoms was lower, whereas the proportion with mild symptoms was higher in the acupuncture group than the sham acupuncture group (P<0.01). Among those receiving acupuncture alone, acupuncture combined with medication, or fewer than three medications, the total HAMD-24 scores decreased after treatment in both the acupuncture subgroup and the sham acupuncture subgroup, with significantly lower scores in the acupuncture subgroup (P<0.01). During the study period, four mild adverse events were reported, including one case in the acupuncture group and three cases in the sham acupuncture group; none of these events affected the continuation of treatment. fMRI results showed that acupuncture enhanced functional connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and cerebellar-limbic system-related brain regions. Proteomic analysis identified 24 differentially expressed proteins associated with acupuncture treatment, mainly enriched in pathways related to neuroinflammation and energy metabolism. ConclusionAcupuncture can significantly improve depressive symptoms in adolescents with depression. Its therapeutic effects may be achieved by modulating emotion-related brain networks and regulating pathways associated with neuroinflammation and energy metabolism.
6.Application value of soluble C5b-9 in the diagnosis of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation
Lihong SHANG ; Zhihua WANG ; Wenyan ZHANG ; Jiaoxia LIANG ; Mingjun WANG ; Ning LI ; Shaohua SHI ; Linru ZHU
Organ Transplantation 2026;17(5):757-764
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of soluble C5b-9 (sC5b-9) for delayed graft function (DGF) following kidney transplantation. Methods Clinical data of 49 kidney transplant recipients who underwent sC5b-9 detection at the Second People’s Hospital of Shanxi Province between January 2024 and December 2025 were retrospectively analyzed. Recipients were divided into the DGF group (n=25) and the non-DGF group (n=24) according to the occurrence of DGF. Baseline characteristics and serum sC5b-9 levels were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of sC5b-9 for DGF. A restricted cubic spline model was adopted to investigate the association between sC5b-9 and DGF. Results Among the 49 recipients, DGF occurred in 25 patients. Compared with the non-DGF group, the DGF group presented a higher proportion of male patients, a higher incidence of adverse transplant outcomes, and elevated final serum creatinine levels (all P<0.05). Within 30 days after transplantation, sC5b-9 concentrations were significantly higher in the DGF group than those in the non-DGF group (P<0.001). ROC analysis revealed that the area under the curve (AUC) of sC5b-9 for diagnosing DGF was 0.81, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.68-0.92, and the optimal cutoff value was 265.7 ng/mL. Recipients with elevated sC5b-9 (≥265.7 ng/mL) had a significantly higher incidence of DGF than those with low sC5b-9 levels (<265.7 ng/mL) (P<0.001). Recipients with adverse outcomes exhibited significantly higher sC5b-9 levels than those without adverse outcomes (P<0.001), and the AUC of sC5b-9 for identifying adverse outcomes was 0.82 (95%CI 0.63-0.95). A significant nonlinear correlation was observed between sC5b-9 and final serum creatinine (P<0.001). Conclusions Elevated sC5b-9 is correlated with the development of DGF after kidney transplantation and exhibits favorable diagnostic performance. It may serve as a potential biomarker for predicting early allograft dysfunction and adverse outcomes in kidney transplant recipients.
7.Discovery and investigation of six polio vaccine derived viruses in Guangzhou City
Min CUI ; Chunhuan ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Jun LIU ; Jialing LI ; Jianxiong XU ; Wenji WANG ; Qing HE ; Lihong NI ; Xuexia YUN ; Huanying ZHENG
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(2):22-25
Objective To understand the surveillance situation of poliovirus in Guangzhou from 2011 to 2024, and to further strengthen polio surveillance and ensure the continued maintenance of a polio-free status. Methods An analysis was conducted on the discovery and investigation results of six cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) detected in Guangzhou. Results A total of 6 VDPV incidents were reported in Guangzhou from 2011 to June 2024, among which 5 incidents were from sewage sample testing in the Liede Sewage Treatment Plant in Guangzhou, all of which were confirmed as VDPV, with 1 for type I, 1 for type II, and 3 for type III. In addition, one confirmed HFMD case was identified as a type VDPV II carrier. No presence of any wild poliovirus (WPV), VDPV cases, or circulating VDPV (cVDPV) was reported. Conclusion Guangzhou City has maintained a high level of vigilance and effectiveness in the monitoring and prevention of polio. Continuously strengthening the construction of the polio monitoring network, optimizing vaccination strategies, and comprehensively improving public health awareness are still the focus of the prevention and control work in the future.
8.Development of Core Outcome Set for Clinical Research on Vitiligo Treated with Uyghur Medicine
Qian HUANG ; Xinfeng GUO ; Lihong YANG ; Genghang CHEN ; Wufuer TUERSON ; Yiming Maimaiti TURSUNTAI ; Abuduwayiti JULAITI ; Zhijian LI ; Shaonan LIU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(10):2595-2602
Objective To develop a core outcome set(COS)for treatment of progressive vitiligo in Uyghur medicine,and to standardize the selection and reporting of outcome measures in relevant studies.Methods Based on the existing core outcome domain set of randomized controlled trials for vitiligo,additional outcome indicators reflecting the advantages and characteristics of Uyghur medical treatment were developed.Specific indicators for Uyghur medical treatment of progressive vitiligo were collected through literature review and semi-structured questionnaire surveys,and then a list of indicators were formed.The Delphi survey and consensus meetings were used to select core indicators.Results A total of 54 studies were included,and 86 questionnaires were collected.Through literature review and questionnaire surveys,a list of 28 indicators were obtained.After two rounds of Delphi survey and one consensus meeting,12 outcome indicators in 7 domains were finally determined,including vitiligo lesion area,repigmentation,disease control time,maintenance of repigmentation,recurrence rate,immune indicators,psychological health,patients' quality of life,adverse events,adverse reaction incidence,liver and kidney function monitoring,and Uyghur medicine syndrome differentiation of mucus.Additionally,some measurement tools for certain indicators were recommended.Conclusion The development of the COS for vitiligo treatment in Uyghur medicine helps to comprehensively evaluate the efficacy of Uyghur medicine,and will provide a model for establishing efficacy evaluation methods that conform to the characteristics of ethnic minority medicine.
10.Posterior minimally invasive approach for treatment of posterior wall acetabular fractures.
Wenbo LI ; Lihong LIU ; Peisheng SHI ; Yun XUE ; Wei WANG ; Jie SHI ; Chuangbing LI ; Xianqing SHI ; Xiaowen DENG ; Qiuming GAO
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(2):134-139
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effectiveness of posterior minimally invasive approach in the treatment of posterior wall acetabular fractures.
METHODS:
The clinical data of 17 patients with posterior wall acetabular fractures treated with posterior minimally invasive approach between March 2019 and June 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 14 males and 3 females with an average age of 41 years ranging from 28 to 57 years. The causes of injury were traffic accident in 12 cases and falling from height in 5 cases. There were 3 cases complicated with posterior hip dislocation and 2 cases complicated with sciatic nerve injury. According to AO/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification, there were 11 cases of type A1.1 and 6 cases of type A1.2. The time from injury to operation was 5-8 days, with an average of 6.2 days. The incision length, intraoperative blood loss, and operation time were recorded. The quality of posterior wall fracture reduction were evaluated by Matta criteria, and hip function were evaluated by modified Merle d'Aubign-Postel score criteria at 6 months after operation and last follow-up.
RESULTS:
The operation was successfully completed in 17 cases. The length of incision ranged from 7 to 9 cm, with an average of 8.3 cm, and all incisions healed by first intention. The intraoperative blood loss ranged from 200 to 350 mL, with an average of 281 mL. The operation time ranged from 45 to 70 minutes, with an average of 57 minutes. Two patients had sciatic nerve injury before operation, and the sciatic nerve function recovered completely at 3 months after operation; the other 15 patients had no symptoms of sciatic nerve injury after operation. All the 17 patients were followed up 14-27 months, with an average of 19.5 months. At 1 week after operation, according to the Matta criteria, anatomical reduction was achieved in 12 cases and satisfactory reduction in 5 cases, with a satisfaction rate of 100%. According to the modified Merle d'Aubign-Postel scoring system, the hip function score was 13-18 (mean, 16.1) at 6 months after operation. Among them, 5 cases were excellent, 9 were good, and 3 were fair, with an excellent and good rate of 82.4%. At last follow-up, the hip function score was 7-18 (mean, 13.7), of which 3 cases were excellent, 9 were good, 3 were fair, and 2 were poor, with an excellent and good rate of 70.6%. During the follow-up, there was no infection, failure of internal fixation, and femoral head necrosis, and heterotopic ossification occurred in 2 cases.
CONCLUSION
The posterior minimally invasive approach has the advantages of less trauma, shorter operation time, less blood loss, without cutting off the external rotator muscle. Exposure through the gluteus medius-piriformis space and piriformis-supercilium space can provide sufficient safe exposure for the posterior wall acetabulum fracture, which is a reliable alternative approach for the posterior acetabular fracture.
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