1.Influencing factors for condom use among men who have sex with men
LIU Jing ; ZHU Han ; YIN Jue ; XIA Manman ; LU Yi ; DAI Qing ; GU Chengjie ; LUO Zhen
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(2):115-118
Objective:
To investigate the status of condom use and its influencing factors among men who have sex with men (MSM), so as to provide a basis for improving condom utilization rates and AIDS prevention and control in this population.
Methods:
From May to October 2024, a snowball sampling method was employed to recruit MSM in Songjiang District, Shanghai Municipality. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic characteristics, AIDS-related knowledge, sexual behaviors, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), and condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors for consistent condom use.
Results:
A total of 921 MSM were surveyed, with a median age of 29.00 (interquartile range, 9.00) years. Among them, 697 (75.68%) were aware of AIDS-related knowledge, 826 (89.69%) expressed willingness to use PrEP, and 835 (90.66%) were willing to use PEP. Additionally, 787 (85.45%) MSM reported their age at first homosexual intercourse as ≥18 years, while 519 (56.35%) reported consistent condom use in the past six months. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that MSM who were aware of AIDS-related knowledge (OR=0.582, 95% CI: 0.423-0.801), willing to use PrEP (OR =0.611, 95% CI: 0.385-0.969), and whose age at first homosexual intercourse was <18 years (OR=0.480, 95% CI: 0.330-0.700) were less likely to consistent use condoms.
Conclusion
The proportion of consistent condom use among the MSM remains relatively low, which is primarily associated with AIDS-related knowledge, willingness to use PrEP, and the age at first homosexual intercourse.
2.Application of artificial intelligence-assisted chromosome karyotyping analysis in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal mosaicism.
Ling ZHAO ; Shiwei SUN ; Qinghua ZHENG ; Qing YU ; Chongyang ZHU ; Ling LIU ; Yueli WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2026;43(3):180-187
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the application value of artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted chromosomal karyotype analysis in the diagnosis of prenatal chromosomal mosaicism.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 172 pregnant women who underwent amniocentesis at the Department of Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between January 2019 and December 2024. All cases whose fetuses were diagnosed with chromosomal mosaicism via karyotype analysis and stratified into two groups based on the analytical software employed: the conventional analysis group (n = 70), which utilized Leica analysis software for karyotype image recognition and cell counting; and the AI-assisted analysis group (n = 102), which utilized AI-assisted software for the same procedures. The clinical performance of AI-assisted karyotype analysis in diagnosing chromosomal mosaicism was comprehensively evaluated by comparing the types of mosaic karyotypes, distribution of mosaic ratios, and verification outcomes of different detection modalities between the two groups. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (Ethics No.: 2024-406-01).
RESULTS:
No statistically significant difference was observed in baseline characteristics (maternal age, gestational week, and indications for prenatal diagnosis) between the two groups. Regarding the detection efficacy for numerical and structural mosaicisms, no significant difference was found in the detection of numerical mosaicism. However, the conventional analysis group exhibited a significantly higher detection rate of autosomal structural mosaicism compared to the AI-assisted group (11.43% vs. 0.98%, P < 0.05). Numerical mosaicism cases were further verified using copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq) and/or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The AI-assisted group demonstrated a significantly lower inconsistency rate (5.56% vs. 20.41%, P < 0.05) compared to the conventional group. For low-proportion (< 10%) chromosomal mosaicism, the AI-assisted group had a significantly lower detection rate (13.25% vs. 29.69%, P < 0.05). Subsequent validation of low-proportion mosaicism by CNV-seq and/or FISH showed a higher consistency rate in the AI-assisted group (81.82% vs. 54.55%), though the difference did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.360).
CONCLUSION
For the karyotyping analysis of prenatal chromosomal mosaicism, AI-assisted karyotype analysis shows high accuracy and consistency in identifying numerical chromosomal mosaicism, particularly in reducing the detection of low-proportion (< 10%) mosaicism while improving verification accuracy. AI-assisted analysis can significantly improve the detection accuracy of numerical mosaicism and mitigate the risk of misclassification for low-proportion (< 10%) mosaicism, thereby providing more precise clinical evidence for the prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal mosaicisms.
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3.Role of O-linked β-N-acetylglucosamine modification in metabolic associated fatty liver disease
Sutong LIU ; Lihui ZHANG ; Qing ZHAO ; Weichen MA ; Wanyi ZHU ; Minghao LIU ; Wenxia ZHAO
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(6):1391-1397
Metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a chronic liver disease with a rapidly increasing incidence rate worldwide, and its complex pathogenesis is closely associated with O-linked β-N-acetylglucosamine (O-GlcNAc) modification. As a dynamic and reversible post-translational modification of proteins, O-GlcNAc modification is mainly regulated by O-GlcNAc transferase and O-GlcNAcase. O-GlcNAc modification can drive hepatic steatosis, exacerbate insulin resistance, and impair mitochondrial function, thereby leading to the aggravation of metabolic disorders, promoting inflammation response, and driving the progression of MAFLD to metabolic associated steatohepatitis and hepatic fibrosis. This article systematically reviews the latest research advances in the role of O-GlcNAc modification in the development and progression of MAFLD, in order to provide theoretical support and research direction for a deeper understanding of the pathological mechanism of MAFLD and the development of effective therapeutic strategies.
4.Global Trends and Research Hotspots in Exercise Intervention for Overweight and Obesity: A Bibliometric Analysis
Yuanchun ZHU ; Yuhang ZHANG ; Mingnan SHI ; Houqiang ZHANG ; Shufen LIU ; Qing LI ; Lixia CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(4):1051-1062
To analyze global trends and research hotspots in exercise intervention for overweight and obesity from 2010 to 2024, to provide novel perspectives for comprehensive management research on overweight and obesity. Relevant literature published between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2024, was retrieved from all sub-databases of the Web of Science Core Collection, including articles and reviews. CiteSpace 6.4.R1 was used to perform co-occurrence and burst analysis of journals, institutions, authors and keywords. VOSviewer 1.6.20 was applied to construct co-citation networks among countries/regions and references. SPSS 26.0 was utilized to analyze trends in publication volume and citation frequency. A total of 113 080 publications on exercise interventions for overweight and obesity were obtained, including 98 188 articles and 14 892 reviews. Both annual publications ( Over the past 15 years, the field of exercise intervention for overweight and obesity has received considerable academic attention. Key research hotspots focus on monitoring the incidence of overweight and obesity and the correlation between physical activity and the health outcomes of individuals with overweight and obesity. Future research directions emphasize the effect of high-intensity interval training on the cardiometabolic health of individuals with overweight and obesity, the interaction of dietary habits and physical activity, and the focus on enhance physical activity levels are the primary global trends in this research field.
5.Evaluation of Effect of Tongnaoyin on Blood-brain Barrier Injury in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Based on Dynamic Contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Yangjingyi XIA ; Shanshan LI ; Li LI ; Xiaogang TANG ; Xintong WANG ; Qing ZHU ; Hui JIANG ; Cuiping YUAN ; Yongkang LIU ; Zhaoyao CHEN ; Wenlei LI ; Yuan ZHU ; Minghua WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(2):140-146
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of Tongnaoyin on the blood-brain barrier status and neurological impairment in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients with the syndrome of phlegm-stasis blocking collaterals by dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI). MethodsA total of 63 patients diagnosed with AIS in the Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine from October 2022 to December 2023 were enrolled in this study. According to random number table method,the patients were assigned into a control group (32 cases) and an observation group (31 cases). The control group received conventional Western medical treatment,and the observation group took 200 mL Tongnaoyin after meals,twice a day from day 2 of admission on the basis of the treatment in the control group. After 7 days of treatment,the patients were examined by DCE-MRI. The baseline data for two groups of patients before treatment were compared. The National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score were recorded before treatment and after 90 days of treatment for both groups. The rKtrans,rKep,and rVe values were obtained from the region of interest (ROI) of the infarct zone/mirror area and compared between the two groups. ResultsThere was no significant difference in the NIHSS or mRS score between the two groups before treatment. After 90 days of treatment,the NIHSS and mRS scores declined in both groups,and the observation group had lower scores than the control group (P<0.05). After treatment,the rKtrans and rVe in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (P<0.01). ConclusionCompared with conventional Western medical treatment alone,conventional Western medical treatment combined with Tongnaoyin accelerates the repair of the blood-brain barrier in AIS patients,thereby ameliorating neurological impairment after AIS to improve the prognosis.
6.The role of fractional-order calculus and continuous-time random-walk diffusion model in the differentiation of benign and malignant head and neck lesions
Jun LIU ; Yi'nan SUN ; Li HUA ; Qing YANG ; Fei WANG ; Hualin YANG ; Ming CHEN ; Qiuyang GUO ; Mengxiao LIU ; Juan ZHU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):206-210
Objective To investigate the value of fractional-order calculus(FROC)and continuous-time random-walk(CTRW)diffusion models based on readout segmentation of long variable echo-trains(RESOLVE)in identifying benign and malignant lesions in the head and neck.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 61 patients pathologically confirmed head and neck lesions,including 19 benign lesions(BL)and 42 malignant lesions(ML).The ML were further divided into a lymphoma subgroup(LS)with 9 cases(14 lesions)and a non-lymphoma malignant lesion subgroup(MLS)with 33 cases.The parameters of DFROC,βFROC,μFROC,DCTRW,αCTRW and βCTRW were obtained from the two diffusion models;Independent sample t-tests or U tests were used to compare the differences in each parameter between benign and malignant groups and among various subgroups,and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the diagnostic efficacy of each parameter.Area under the curve(AUC)was compared by DeLong test.Results DFROC,μFROC,DCTRW and αCTRW showed significant differences between benign and malignant,BL and LS,BL and MLS and LS and MLS,with αCTRW showed the highest diagnostic efficacy;βFROC showed differences between BL and LS,BL and MLS,whileβCTRW did not show differences between benign and malignant groups,and among subgroups.Conclusion FROC and CTRW diffusion models based on RESOLVE can distinguish between benign and malignant head and neck lesions with multiple parameters,and provide metrics reflecting tissue heterogeneity.
7.Research of Subtype A Caused by New A Allele Mutation
Li-Ping ZOU ; Fang QIU ; Jian-Shuo LIU ; Zhi-Peng WU ; Feng-Qing ZHANG ; Ying ZHU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1765-1768
Objective:In order to clarify the ABO phenotype and genotype,and explore the molecular biological mechanism,serological detection,genotyping and gene sequencing were performed on an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage patient with inconsistent forward and reverse ABO blood typing.Methods:ABO forward and reverse blood typing,H antigen identification,capillary centrifugation test and salivary substance detection were performed by classical serological method,moreover,polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primer(PCR-SSP)was used for ABO genotyping,ABO gene 1-7 exons were sequenced by Sanger analysis in order to identify mutation.Results:Mixed field agglutination with anti-A,anti-AB and no agglutination with anti-A1 were appeared in the forward typing tests,agglutination with B cells but no agglutination with A1 cells and O cells were appeared in the reverse typing tests.3+agglutination strength was showed with anti-H.In capillary centrifugation experiment,erythrocyte after isolation in proximal part and distal end had same strength of agglutination with anti-A.Substances A and H were detected in saliva.The patient was assigned an A3 phenotype according to serological characteristics.Sequencing results of ABO gene 1-7 exons showed c.261delG,c.467C>T,c.865A>G,in which,865A>G was the first discovered mutation,and this new mutation had been submitted to GenBank with accession number PP187306.Conclusion:A novel site mutation c.865A>G is reported in this study,and this new mutation can result in a replacement of Met with Val at residue 289(p.Met289Val)and lead to an A3 phenotype.
8.Effects of PERMA psychological intervention mode on stigma of illness and sleep quality in elderly pa-tients with chronic heart failure
Qing ZHU ; Miao-miao CHENG ; Xiang-ting LIU
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(5):704-710
Objective:To investigate the effects of positive emotions,engagement,relationships,meaning and accom-plishments(PERMA)psychological intervention mode on stigma of illness and sleep quality in elderly patients with chronic heart failure.Methods:This randomized controlled study enrolled 116 elderly patients with chronic heart failure admitted to Tangdu Hospital,Air Force Medical University of PLA between May 2021 and May 2023.Pa-tients were randomly divided into control group(n=58,routine intervention)and intervention group(n=58,addi-tional PERMA mode intervention).After 2-month intervention,cardiac function[stroke volume(SV),left ven-tricular ejection fraction(LVEF),New York Heart Association(NYHA)class],stigma of illness[social impact scale(SIS)score],sleep quality[Pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)score],mental state[profile of mood states-short form(POMS-SF)and Warwick-Edinburgh mental well-being scale(WEMWBS)scores]and self-efficacy[self-efficacy for managing chronic disease 6-item scale(SECD6)score]were compared between two groups.Results:Compared to patients in the control group,those in the intervention group had significantly higher SV[(69.87±5.63)ml vs.(64.33±4.21)ml],LVEF[(59.67±5.41)%vs.(50.23±5.33)%],scores of WEMWBS[(49.30±3.75)points vs.(39.64±5.83)points],SECD6[(6.80±0.60)points vs.(4.90±0.75)points](P<0.001 all),and significantly lower scores of SIS[(58.61±4.57)points vs.(72.30±5.82)points],PSQI[(6.87±1.33)points vs.(11.54±1.78)points],POMS-SF[(122.93±4.16)points vs.(136.91±5.27)points],proportion of NYHA class Ⅲ(17.9%vs.33.9%)(P<0.001 all).Conclusion:PERMA psychological intervention mode may relieve sigma of illness,improve heart function,sleep quality,promote the transformation of mental state and enhance self-efficacy in elderly patients with chronic heart failure.
9.Barriers and facilitator analysis of the clinical application of evidence to promote the initiation and establishment of maternal lactation
Suhang LI ; Liqun ZHU ; Fang XU ; Huayi JIN ; Jun ZHU ; Qing XIA ; Dandan YONG ; Lanping LIU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(18):1376-1383
Objective:Based on the best evidence, formulate the review indicators to promote the initiation and establishment of maternal lactation and carry out clinical review, analyze the barriers and promoting factors of the clinical application of evidence, and formulate countermeasures.Methods:Evidence-based nursing research was used to identify clinical problems, build evidence-based group, systematically search, evaluate and synthesize evidence. On September 1,2023 to December 31 in Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University document and delivery of maternal investigation, in Ottawa research application mode as a guide, based on the evidence to review indicators and review method, clear clinical status and evidence gap, combined with the stakeholders interview, using content analysis to analyze barriers and promoting factors, to formulate action countermeasures.Results:In this study, 140 pregnant women were finally included for clinical review, aged from 22 to 42 (30.13 ± 3.69) years. A total of 23 pieces of best evidence were incorporated, leading to the establishment of 29 review indicators. Among these, 20 review indicators showed compliance rates below 60%. The main obstacles based on the results of review and interviews with stakeholders: the evidence content covered perinatal stages but lacked specificity and practical applicability; nurses had insufficient knowledge and faced increased workloads; pregnant/postpartum women lacked essential knowledge and skills, with delayed resolution of lactation issues; the practice environment lacked evidence-based implementation protocols, specialized assessment tools, and professional lactation consultant teams, etc. Promoting factors: the project team had rich experience in evidence transformation; the reform aligned with national policies, high engagement from departmental leaders, and standardized management systems for evidence-based projects in the nursing department; strong motivation among pregnant/postpartum women; the hospital was an infant-friendly hospital with talents needed for evidence transformation.Conclusions:There is a big gap between the clinical status and the evidence of promoting the initiation and establishment of lactation, so nursing staff should make full use of the promoting factors and formulate countermeasures according to the obstacle factors, so as to provide reference for promoting the initiation of lactation and the establishment of relevant evidence to clinical transformation.
10.Advances in the fear of disease progression current situation and its influencing factors in patients with coronary heart disease
Xiao-ying LIU ; Lin-qing YAO ; Ke-ke ZHU ; Wen-chuang LI ; Ya-zi LI ; Ren-ying ZHU
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(5):735-739
Fear of disease progression(FoP)is a common psychological state among patients with coronary heart dis-ease(CHD),which exists throughout the course of disease and seriously affects the prognosis.High level of FoP not only harms the mental health of patients but also do not benefit their rehabilitation after discharge.This concept was first proposed by foreign researchers studying the psychological state of cancer patients.In recent years,there have been numerous studies on the influencing factors and qualitative aspects of FoP in CHD patients,while related inter-vention studies remain few.This paper reviews the concept,scales and related influencing factors of FoP,providing ideas for medical staff to provide targeted interventions for CHD patients.


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