Objective: To investigate the prevalence of undernutrition and its associated factors among left behind and non left behind primary and secondary school students in the Nutrition Improvement Program for Rural Compulsory Education Students (NIPRCES) areas of central and western China, so as to provide evidence for improving the nutritional status of children and adolescents. Methods: A survey was conducted among 123 782 students selected by random cluster sampling method in grades 3-9 from NIPRCES in central (Hebei, Shanxi, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Anhui, Jiangxi, Henan, Hunan, Hubei, and Hainan) and western (Gansu, Guangxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Tibet, Shaanxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, Xinjiang, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, Yunnan, Qinghai, and Chongqing) China in 2023. Anthropometric measurements and questionnaires were used to assess nutritional and dietary status. The prevalence of undernutrition was compared between left behind and non left behind students by Chi square test, and associated factors were analyzed by three level Logistic mixed effects model. Results: The prevalence of undernutrition was 8.5% (4 326) in left behind students and 8.1% (5 905) in non left behind students. Three level Logistic mixed effect model analysis showed that whether left behind or non left behind, the undernutrition rates of primary and secondary students in western regions were higher than those of students in central regions [ OR (95% CI )=1.72(1.57-1.87),2.25(2.07- 2.43 )]; the undernutrition risk was lower for those whose fathers had a cultural level of high school or above [ OR (95% CI )=0.69(0.62-0.77),0.90(0.82-0.98)] or junior high school [ OR (95% CI )=0.72(0.66-0.79),0.92(0.85-0.99)] compared to those with primary school or below; picky eating or selective eating increased the risk of undernutrition [ OR (95% CI )=2.36(2.07-2.68),2.28(2.04-2.55)], and primary and secondary school students without nutritional content in health education classes had higher rates of undernutrition [ OR (95% CI )=1.12(1.03-1.23),1.09(1.01-1.17)](all P <0.05). Conclusion The prevalence of undernutrition is slightly higher in left behind primary and secondary students than in non left behind primary and secondary students in central and western NIPRCES areas, with variations across different characteristics.

Objective:To discuss the impact of different modes of cerebellar theta burst stimulation combined with 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the contralateral cerebral cortex on upper limb spasticity in stroke hemiplegic patients.Method:Sixty stroke patients in the recovery stage,who were admitted to Jinshan Hospital affiliated with Fu-dan University between Nov.2023 and Nov.2024 and met the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria,were selected.These patients were then randomly allocated to three groups:the control group(n=20),the iT-BS group(n=20),and the cTBS group(n=20).All three groups received conventional medical therapy and rou-tine rehabilitation regimens.Additionally,the control group was administered 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnet-ic stimulation(rTMS)on the contralesional cerebral cortex,along with random sham transcranial magnetic stim-ulation(TBS)of the cerebellum.The iTBS group was subjected to 1Hz rTMS on the contralesional cerebral cortex,combined with intermittent theta-burst stimulation(iTBS)of the cerebellum.Similarly,the cTBS group received 1Hz rTMS on the contralesional cerebral cortex,in conjunction with continuous theta-burst stimulation(cTBS)of the cerebellum.Prior to treatment initiation and four weeks post-treatment,the Modified Ashworth Scale(MAS)was applied to assess the muscle tone of the affected upper limb.The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity(FMA-UE)was utilized to evaluate the motor function of the affected upper limb.More-over,a transcranial magnetic stimulation device was employed to measure the motor evoked potential(MEP)amplitude and central motor conduction time(CMCT)of the affected cerebral cortex.Result:No statistically significant differences were observed among the three groups in terms of MAS scores,FMA-UE scores,MEP amplitudes,and CMCT values prior to the treatment(P＞0.05).After four weeks of treatment,a significant decrease in MAS scores was observed in all three groups(|t|>5.101,P＜0.001).Simulta-neously,significant increases in FMA-UE scores(|t|>4.621,P＜0.001)and MEP amplitudes(|t|>3.530,P＜0.05),as well as a significant shortening of CMCT values(|t|>4.969,P＜0.001)were detected.Further pairwise com-parisons indicated that,compared with the control group,the other two groups showed more significant de-creases in MAS scores,more substantial increases in FMA-UE scores and MEP amplitudes,and more pro-nounced shortening of CMCT values post-treatment(P＜0.05).After treatment,no statistically significant differ-ences were found between the iTBS group and the cTBS group in MAS scores,FMA-UE scores,MEP ampli-tudes,and CMCT values(P＞0.05).Conclusion:Both different modes of cerebellar theta-burst stimulation combined with 1Hz repetitive transcrani-al magnetic stimulation on the contralateral cerebral cortex are helpful in alleviating the spasticity of the hemi-plegic upper limb in stroke patients and promoting the recovery of upper limb motor function.

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.

Objective:To analyze the results of anonymous review and influencing factors of master's degree theses in Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2018 to 2023, and provide a reference for improving the quality of graduate education.Methods:Using the anonymous review data of 766 master's degree theses submitted by CDC from 2018 to 2023, a statistical analysis was performed on the overall evaluation and four evaluation indicators using the Excel and SPSS 27.0. Potential factors influencing thesis quality were also explored.Results:The overall evaluation scores of the 766 master's degree theses submitted by CDC from 2018 to 2023 were generally rated as "good", with a mean score of (16.58±1.95). The mean scores of the four indicators were all rated as "good" and above. The scores were in the order of thesis topics (17.32±1.81), basic knowledge and research ability (16.51±2.10), innovation and thesis value (16.21±1.96), and thesis standardization (16.08±2.20). The overall evaluation score of students recommended and exempted from entrance exams (17.14±1.54) was higher than that of students admitted through national entrance exams (16.54±1.96). Specifically, significant differences were observed in basic knowledge and research ability and thesis standardization ( P<0.05). The overall evaluation score of academic degree theses (16.81±1.88) was higher than professional degree theses (16.32±1.99). The overall evaluation score of degree theses on basic research (16.99±1.86) was significantly higher than that of theses on applied research (16.33±1.96) and comprehensive research (16.27±1.91) ( P<0.05). The overall evaluation score of theses supported by national funds (17.01±1.77) was significantly higher than that of theses funded by provincial and ministerial projects (16.67±1.96) and other projects (16.18±1.99) ( P<0.05). Conclusions:During 2018-2023, the overall evaluation scores of master's degree theses of CDC were generally rated as "good". The quality of theses and graduate education can be enhanced by improving the quality of sources of students, expanding basic research, applying for high-level fund projects, and establishing effective process management mechanism.

Objective: To understand the prevalence and related factors of depressive symptoms among primary and secondary school students in the in depth monitoring counties of China s Rural Compulsory Education Nutrition Improvement Program, so as to provide a basis for prevention and psychological intervention of depressive symptoms among children and adolescents in rural areas. Methods: In November 2022, a stratified random sampling method was adopted to collect height and weight data, basic personal and family information of 7 949 primary and secondary school students from grade three to grade nine through physical measurements and questionnaires in 56 key monitoring schools implementing the Student Nutrition Improvement Program in 7 in depth monitoring counties (Jalaid Banner in Inner Mongolia, Jinzhai County in Anhui, Mao Xian in Sichuan, Tiandeng County in Guangxi, Mian County in Shaanxi, Zhaozhou County in Heilongjiang and Youxi County in Fujian), and to obtain the information related to their depressive symptoms through the self assessment questionnaire on depression. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was conducted to analyze the prevalence of depressive symptoms among primary and secondary school students, as well as their related factors. Results: The detection rate of depressive symptoms among primary and secondary school students in the in depth monitored counties was 23.5%. Logistic regression analysis showed that the probability of detecting depressive symptoms was higher among female students, middle school students, students whose video screen duration per day was >2 h, and students whose parents marital status was divorced or widowed ( OR =1.40, 1.64, 1.60, 1.24), and students whose sleep duration reached the recommended standard, whose parents usually accompanied them daily for time was 60-<120 min and ≥120 min, and students whose mothers literacy level was middle school graduation had lower probability of detecting depressive symptoms ( OR =0.85, 0.84, 0.71, 0.76) ( P < 0.05 ). Conclusion The detection rate of depressive symptoms among students in the in depth monitoring area is high, and targeted interventions need to be developed for students to reduce the risk of mental health problems.

BACKGROUND: The available evidence regarding the benefits of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on patients receiving dialysis with coronary artery disease (CAD) is limited and inconsistent. This study aimed to evaluate the association between PCI and clinical outcomes as compared with medical therapy alone in patients undergoing dialysis with CAD in China. METHODS: This multicenter, retrospective study was conducted in 30 tertiary medical centers across 12 provinces in China from January 2015 to June 2021 to include patients on dialysis with CAD. The primary outcome was major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as a composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal stroke. Secondary outcomes included all-cause death, the individual components of MACE, and Bleeding Academic Research Consortium criteria types 2, 3, or 5 bleeding. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard models were used to assess the association between PCI and outcomes. Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and propensity score matching (PSM) were performed to account for potential between-group differences. RESULTS: Of the 1146 patients on dialysis with significant CAD, 821 (71.6%) underwent PCI. After a median follow-up of 23.0 months, PCI was associated with a 43.0% significantly lower risk for MACE (33.9% [ n  = 278] vs . 43.7% [ n  = 142]; adjusted hazards ratio 0.57, 95% confidence interval 0.45-0.71), along with a slightly increased risk for bleeding outcomes that did not reach statistical significance (11.1% vs . 8.3%; adjusted hazards ratio 1.31, 95% confidence interval, 0.82-2.11). Furthermore, PCI was associated with a significant reduction in all-cause and cardiovascular mortalities. Subgroup analysis did not modify the association of PCI with patient outcomes. These primary findings were consistent across IPTW, PSM, and competing risk analyses. CONCLUSION This study indicated that PCI in patients on dialysis with CAD was significantly associated with lower MACE and mortality when comparing with those with medical therapy alone, albeit with a slightly increased risk for bleeding events that did not reach statistical significance.
Humans ; Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/methods* ; Male ; Female ; Coronary Artery Disease/drug therapy* ; Retrospective Studies ; Renal Dialysis/methods* ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; China ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To investigate the predictive value of uric acid for cardiovascular events in the elderly patients with ACS.Methods An observational follow-up study was conducted on 3440 ACS inpatients and outpatients admitted in the Heart Center of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital and the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from June 2017 to October 2022.According to the occurrence of cardiovascular events,they were divided into a cardiovascular event group(529 patients)and a non-cardiovascular event group(2911 patients).Their clinical data were collected for Cox risk proportional regression analysis.Results The cardiovascular event group had significantly uric acid when compared with the non-cardiovascular event group(P＜0.01).Af-ter adjusting the traditional risk factors and plasma biomarkers,uric acid was still a significant predictor for clinical endpoints(HR=2.634,95％CI:1.870-3.744,P＜0.01)and for cardiovascu-lar events(HR=1.508,95％CI:1.357-1.660,P＜0.01).Furthermore,uric acid was significantly correlated with acute heart failure,cardiovascular death and all-cause death(P＜0.01).Conclusion Uric acid is a risk predictor for cardiovascular events in elderly ACS patients,and can provide ear-ly warning information and diagnostic value for acute cardiovascular events.

Objective To investigate the predictive value of uric acid for cardiovascular events in the elderly patients with ACS.Methods An observational follow-up study was conducted on 3440 ACS inpatients and outpatients admitted in the Heart Center of Beijing Chaoyang Hospital and the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from June 2017 to October 2022.According to the occurrence of cardiovascular events,they were divided into a cardiovascular event group(529 patients)and a non-cardiovascular event group(2911 patients).Their clinical data were collected for Cox risk proportional regression analysis.Results The cardiovascular event group had significantly uric acid when compared with the non-cardiovascular event group(P＜0.01).Af-ter adjusting the traditional risk factors and plasma biomarkers,uric acid was still a significant predictor for clinical endpoints(HR=2.634,95％CI:1.870-3.744,P＜0.01)and for cardiovascu-lar events(HR=1.508,95％CI:1.357-1.660,P＜0.01).Furthermore,uric acid was significantly correlated with acute heart failure,cardiovascular death and all-cause death(P＜0.01).Conclusion Uric acid is a risk predictor for cardiovascular events in elderly ACS patients,and can provide ear-ly warning information and diagnostic value for acute cardiovascular events.

Objective:To discuss the impact of different modes of cerebellar theta burst stimulation combined with 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the contralateral cerebral cortex on upper limb spasticity in stroke hemiplegic patients.Method:Sixty stroke patients in the recovery stage,who were admitted to Jinshan Hospital affiliated with Fu-dan University between Nov.2023 and Nov.2024 and met the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria,were selected.These patients were then randomly allocated to three groups:the control group(n=20),the iT-BS group(n=20),and the cTBS group(n=20).All three groups received conventional medical therapy and rou-tine rehabilitation regimens.Additionally,the control group was administered 1Hz repetitive transcranial magnet-ic stimulation(rTMS)on the contralesional cerebral cortex,along with random sham transcranial magnetic stim-ulation(TBS)of the cerebellum.The iTBS group was subjected to 1Hz rTMS on the contralesional cerebral cortex,combined with intermittent theta-burst stimulation(iTBS)of the cerebellum.Similarly,the cTBS group received 1Hz rTMS on the contralesional cerebral cortex,in conjunction with continuous theta-burst stimulation(cTBS)of the cerebellum.Prior to treatment initiation and four weeks post-treatment,the Modified Ashworth Scale(MAS)was applied to assess the muscle tone of the affected upper limb.The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity(FMA-UE)was utilized to evaluate the motor function of the affected upper limb.More-over,a transcranial magnetic stimulation device was employed to measure the motor evoked potential(MEP)amplitude and central motor conduction time(CMCT)of the affected cerebral cortex.Result:No statistically significant differences were observed among the three groups in terms of MAS scores,FMA-UE scores,MEP amplitudes,and CMCT values prior to the treatment(P＞0.05).After four weeks of treatment,a significant decrease in MAS scores was observed in all three groups(|t|>5.101,P＜0.001).Simulta-neously,significant increases in FMA-UE scores(|t|>4.621,P＜0.001)and MEP amplitudes(|t|>3.530,P＜0.05),as well as a significant shortening of CMCT values(|t|>4.969,P＜0.001)were detected.Further pairwise com-parisons indicated that,compared with the control group,the other two groups showed more significant de-creases in MAS scores,more substantial increases in FMA-UE scores and MEP amplitudes,and more pro-nounced shortening of CMCT values post-treatment(P＜0.05).After treatment,no statistically significant differ-ences were found between the iTBS group and the cTBS group in MAS scores,FMA-UE scores,MEP ampli-tudes,and CMCT values(P＞0.05).Conclusion:Both different modes of cerebellar theta-burst stimulation combined with 1Hz repetitive transcrani-al magnetic stimulation on the contralateral cerebral cortex are helpful in alleviating the spasticity of the hemi-plegic upper limb in stroke patients and promoting the recovery of upper limb motor function.

Objective:To analyze the results of anonymous review and influencing factors of master's degree theses in Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2018 to 2023, and provide a reference for improving the quality of graduate education.Methods:Using the anonymous review data of 766 master's degree theses submitted by CDC from 2018 to 2023, a statistical analysis was performed on the overall evaluation and four evaluation indicators using the Excel and SPSS 27.0. Potential factors influencing thesis quality were also explored.Results:The overall evaluation scores of the 766 master's degree theses submitted by CDC from 2018 to 2023 were generally rated as "good", with a mean score of (16.58±1.95). The mean scores of the four indicators were all rated as "good" and above. The scores were in the order of thesis topics (17.32±1.81), basic knowledge and research ability (16.51±2.10), innovation and thesis value (16.21±1.96), and thesis standardization (16.08±2.20). The overall evaluation score of students recommended and exempted from entrance exams (17.14±1.54) was higher than that of students admitted through national entrance exams (16.54±1.96). Specifically, significant differences were observed in basic knowledge and research ability and thesis standardization ( P<0.05). The overall evaluation score of academic degree theses (16.81±1.88) was higher than professional degree theses (16.32±1.99). The overall evaluation score of degree theses on basic research (16.99±1.86) was significantly higher than that of theses on applied research (16.33±1.96) and comprehensive research (16.27±1.91) ( P<0.05). The overall evaluation score of theses supported by national funds (17.01±1.77) was significantly higher than that of theses funded by provincial and ministerial projects (16.67±1.96) and other projects (16.18±1.99) ( P<0.05). Conclusions:During 2018-2023, the overall evaluation scores of master's degree theses of CDC were generally rated as "good". The quality of theses and graduate education can be enhanced by improving the quality of sources of students, expanding basic research, applying for high-level fund projects, and establishing effective process management mechanism.