1.Comparison of bioelectrical impedance analysis and dual energy X ray absorptiometry in measuring body composition among Tibetan children and adolescents
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(4):569-573
Objective:
To compare the consistency between bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and dual energy X ray absorptiometry (DXA) in measuring body composition among Tibetan children and adolescents and to explore the applicability of BIA in plateau region, so as to provide scientific and convenient body composition measurement support among children and adolescents.
Methods:
From May to June, 2022, a total of 344 Tibetan children and adolescents aged 6-17 years were selected from Golmud Municipal National Middle School and Changjiangyuan Nationality Primary School in Qinghai Province by cluster sampling method, and their fat mass, fat mass percentage and lean mass were measured by DXA and BIA. The consistency and correlation between the two methods were assessed by using the Wilcoxon rank-sum test, Spearman correlation analysis, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and Bland-Altman analysis.
Results:
DXA measured fat mass and fat mass percentage were significantly higher than those obtained by BIA (6-12 years old: Z =9.91, 11.28; 13-17 years old: Z =9.02, 10.21), while lean mass and lean mass percentage were significantly lower than BIA results (6-12 years old: Z =-11.60, -11.30; 13-17 years old: Z =-10.77, -10.36) (all P < 0.05 ). The two methods showed strong correlations in fat mass and lean mass (all r >0.80, all ICC >0.90), but exhibited poor agreement in fat mass percentage and lean mass percentage (6-12 years old: Lin s CCC =0.64, 0.41; 13-17 years old: Lin s CCC = 0.79 , 0.35). Bland-Altman analysis showed that the difference between the two methods was negatively correlated with the average value in FM%(6-12 years old: r =-0.75, 13-17 years old: r =-0.79, both P <0.01).
Conclusion
BIA and DXA show high consistency in measuring body fat mass and lean body mass in Tibetan children and adolescents, although some bias is still present in certain individuals.
2.Disease burden and changing trend in tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer attributable to air pollution globally and in China and the United States from 1990 to 2021
Shoucai HU ; Chenglong YANG ; Lingling ZHANG ; Fu LI ; Yanan ZHANG ; Bin LIU ; Qingxin LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(01):97-104
Objective To systematically analyze the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics and epidemiological trends of tracheal, bronchus, and lung cancer (TBL) disease burden attributed to air pollution globally and in China and the United States from 1990 to 2021, and to assess the patterns of disease burden changes from 2022 to 2031 based on predictive models, providing a scientific basis for formulating targeted TBL prevention and control strategies. Methods Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database, we analyzed the disease burden data of TBL attributed to air pollution globally and in China and the United States from 1990 to 2021. R Studio 4.3.2 software was used to analyze the corresponding trends and the Bayesian age-period-cohort (BAPC) prediction model was used to predict the status of the disease burden of TBL attributed to air pollution in the world and in China and the United States from 2022 to 2031. Results In 2021, China had the highest number of deaths and disability-adjusted life years attributed to air pollution (211 400 patients and 4.8947 million person-years), followed by the United States (6 000 patients and 124 300 person-years). The age-standardized mortality rate (ASMR) and age-standardized disability-adjusted life years rate (ASDR) of TBL due to air pollution in the world and in China and the United States showed a decreasing trend. From 1990 to 2021, the ASMR and ASDR of TBL in China due to air pollution were much higher than those in the United States and the global average. In terms of gender, from 1990 to 2021, the disease burden of male patients with TBL attributed to air pollution was much higher than that of female patients. The BAPC prediction model showed that from 2022 to 2031, the ASMR and ASDR of TBL attributed to air pollution showed an upward trend globally, while they showed a downward trend in China and the United States. Conclusion Over the past 30 years, the air pollution-related TBL disease burden in the world and in China and the United States has continued to decline, but China's disease burden is still significantly higher than the global average. The disease burden in men far exceeds that in women, with men and the population aged ≥50 years being high-risk groups. In the future, the global disease trend may reverse and rise, while China and the United States are expected to continuously decline. However, precise prevention and control for high-risk groups remains a key challenge.
3.Analysis of the disease burden of hypertensive heart disease among individuals aged≥60 years globally and in China from 1990 to 2021
Jiali LI ; Chunzhen REN ; Fan LIU ; Keyan WANG ; Zhijiang BI ; Xiaoxiao ZHAO ; Lixin KE ; Haibo WANG ; Wenxi PENG ; Zhifei WANG ; Qiang ZHANG ; Peng XU ; Yingdong LI ; Xiuxiu DENG ; Xinke ZHAO ; Cuncun LU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(02):281-290
Objective To systematically analyze the characteristics of the disease burden of hypertensive heart disease (HHD) in the elderly (≥60 years) globally and in China from 1990 to 2021, and to predict its future trends from 2022 to 2040, with the aim of providing data support for optimizing comprehensive prevention and control strategies for HHD. Methods Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 database, the number of prevalent cases and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) of HHD in the elderly were extracted for the world, China, and five regions categorized by sociodemographic index (SDI). Joinpoint regression was used to analyze the temporal trends of age-standardized prevalence rate and age-standardized DALYs rate of HHD in the elderly. A three-factor decomposition method was applied to evaluate the relative contributions of aging, population growth, and epidemiological changes to the variations in the elderly HHD burden. Additionally, a Bayesian age-period-cohort model was used to predict the elderly HHD burden from 2022 to 2040. Results In 2021, the number of prevalent elderly HHD cases reached 10 283 000 globally and 3 412 400 in China, representing increases of 179.20% and 159.20% respectively, compared with 1990. The DALYs of elderly HHD were 18 812 700 person-years globally and 4 731 400 person-years in China, rising by 76.08% and 29.45% respectively from 1990. Meanwhile, the growth rates of the number of prevalent cases and DALYs of elderly HHD varied across different SDI regions. From 1990 to 2021, the age-standardized prevalence rate of elderly HHD in China, as well as the age-standardized DALYs rate of elderly HHD both globally and in China, showed significant downward trends (all average annual percentage changes<0, all P<0.001). In 2021, the 70-74 years age group accounted for the highest proportion of prevalent cases and DALYs of elderly HHD, both globally and in China. Decomposition analysis revealed that population growth was the dominant factor driving the increase in the elderly HHD burden across all regions. The prediction model results indicated that the number of prevalent cases and DALYs of elderly HHD would continue to rise globally and in China from 2022 to 2040, with the growth rate of the elderly HHD burden in China between 2021 and 2040 expected to exceed the global average. Conclusion Over the past 32 years, although the age-standardized disease rates of elderly HHD have mainly shown a downward trend globally and in China, the absolute number of the disease burden has increased substantially. The projection model indicates a continued upward trajectory, with the growth rate in China higher than the global average. Therefore, there is an urgent need to implement precise prevention and control strategies to effectively mitigate the disease burden of elderly HHD.
4.Effect of oenothein B on the malignant biological behaviors of ovarian cancer SKOV3 cells by regulating the PI3K/AKT/NF-κB signaling pathway
ZHANG Ying1 ; WEI Shunying1 ; HAI Yuting2 ; WANG Shenglan2
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2026;33(6):670-677
[摘 要] 目的:探讨月见草素B调控磷脂酰肌醇3激酶(PI3K)/蛋白激酶B(AKT)/核因子-κB(NF-κB)通路对卵巢癌SKOV3细胞恶性生物学行为的影响。方法:CCK-8法测定月见草素B对SKOV3细胞的半数抑制浓度(IC50),参考IC₅₀值及相关文献确定后续实验剂量。SKOV3细胞分为对照组,月见草素B低(6.25 μmol/L)、中(12.5 μmol/L)、高(25 μmol/L)剂量组,PI3K抑制剂(LY294002)组,月见草素B高剂量 + PI3K激活剂(740Y-P)组。CCK-8法、5-乙炔基-2'-脱氧尿苷(EdU)染色法检测各组细胞增殖能力;Transwell侵袭实验、划痕实验、流式细胞术分别检测各组细胞侵袭、迁移能力与凋亡情况;RT-qPCR检测各组细胞中增殖相关基因细胞周期蛋白D1(Cyclin D1)、迁移相关基因迁移侵袭增强子1(MIEN1)及凋亡相关基因p53 mRNA表达情况;Western blotting检测各组细胞中PI3K/AKT/NF-κB通路相关蛋白p-PI3K、p-AKT、NF-κB p65的表达。结果:月见草素B处理SKOV3细胞24 h的IC₅₀值为28.70 μmol/L。与对照组相比,月见草素B低、中、高剂量组及LY294002组SKOV3细胞增殖能力、侵袭细胞数及划痕愈合率均降低(均P < 0.05),Cyclin D1、MIEN1 mRNA及p-PI3K、p-AKT、NF-κB p65蛋白表达下调(均P < 0.05),而细胞凋亡率与p53 mRNA表达则升高(均P < 0.05);与LY294002组相比,高剂量月见草素B对SKOV3细胞增殖能力、侵袭细胞数及划痕愈合率的抑制作用更显著(均P < 0.05),对Cyclin D1、MIEN1 mRNA及p-PI3K、p-AKT、NF-κB p65蛋白的下调及对细胞凋亡率与p53 mRNA表达的上调均更明显(均P < 0.05)。与月见草素B高剂量组相比,月见草素B高剂量+740Y-P组SKOV3细胞增殖能力、侵袭细胞数及划痕愈合率升高(均P < 0.05),Cyclin D1、MIEN1 mRNA及p-PI3K、p-AKT、NF-κB p65蛋白表达上调(均P < 0.05),细胞凋亡率与p53 mRNA表达降低(P < 0.05)。结论:月见草素B可能通过抑制PI3K/AKT/NF-κB通路,抑制卵巢癌SKOV3细胞增殖、侵袭与迁移,并诱导细胞凋亡。
5.Association of dietary patterns with overweight and obesity among children and adolescents based on latent class analysis
CHEN Hongyuan, ZHANG Wen, LI Ziye, MA Yueyan, GUL Maham, ZHOU Jin, MA Fuchang
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(6):883-887
Objective:
To analyze the characteristics of latent classes of dietary patterns among children and adolescents in Qinghai Province, and their association with overweight and obesity, so as to provide a scientific basis for conducting targeted nutritional interventions and weight management for the local population.
Methods:
From May to October 2025, a multi stage stratified cluster random sampling method was employed to recruit 1 611 children and adolescents aged 6-17 years from Chengdong District of Xining City and Gonghe County of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province. Questionnaire survey was conducted using a questionnaire developed by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and physical examination was conducted by using unified measurement standards. Latent class analysis (LCA) was performed on the food intake frequency of the participants. The χ 2 test and Logistic regression analysis were applied to explore the relationship between dietary patterns and overweight/obesity.
Results:
The detection rates of overweight, obesity, and overall overweight/obesity among the participants were 10.4%, 5.8%, and 16.2%, respectively. Latent class analysis identified three dietary patterns: modern mixed pattern ( n =399, 24.8%), low diversity pattern ( n =476, 29.5%), and traditional dietary pattern ( n =736, 45.7%). The potential category distribution differences of three dietary patterns among children and adolescents with and without overweight or obesity were statistically significant (non overweight and obesity: 22.5%, 29.1%, 48.4%; overweight and obesity: 36.4%, 31.8%, 31.8%) ( χ 2=30.69, P <0.01). Logistic regression showed that, compared with the traditional dietary pattern, the modern mixed pattern was associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity ( OR =1.68, 95% CI =1.13-2.49); female sex was associated with a lower risk of overweight/obesity compared with male sex ( OR =0.66, 95% CI =0.50-0.86) (both P <0.05).
Conclusions
A positive association exists between the modern mixed dietary pattern and obesity in children and adolescents. It is recommended to reduce the intake of grains and unhealthy foods among overweight and obese children and adolescents, while increasing the consumption of legumes, fish, and shrimp, in order to cultivate healthy and rational dietary habits.
6.Clinical observation of Zhengxintai granules in the treatment of microvascular angina for acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome after PCI
Wenhui MA ; Ying ZHANG ; Lei LIU ; Xiuyan YU ; Yali CHEN ; Liming CHEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(15):2023-2029
OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of Zhengxintai granules as in the treatment of microvascular angina (MVA) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome. METHODS Patients with STEMI and qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome who underwent PCI and developed MVA and were admitted to the Jinan Fourth People’s Hospital (Jinan Cardiovascular Hospital) from March 2022 to March 2025 were selected, they were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group according to a random number table, with 76 cases in each group. Patients in the control group received conventional Western medicine treatment combined with a placebo, while patients in the observation group received Zhengxintai granules (5 mg per dose, three times daily, for 8 weeks) in addition to conventional Western medicine treatment. The clinical efficacy [including the total effective rate of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome improvement and the total effective rates of Western clinical efficacy] was compared between the two groups. The following indicators were detected before and after treatment: TCM syndrome scores, angina pectoris episodes [daily attack frequency, duration per attack, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score], cardiac function indicators [lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVEDD), left ventricular end-systolic dimension (LVESD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), cardiac output (CO), fractional shortening (FS)], coagulation function indicators [thrombin time (TT), prothrombin time (PT), fibrinogen (FIB)], fibrinolytic marker (D-dimer), vascular endothelial function indicators [vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), nitric oxide (NO), endothelin-1 (ET-1)] and myocardial microcirculation hemodynamic indicators [end-diastolic velocity (EDV), peak systolic velocity (PSV), resistance index (RI), pulsatility index (PI)]. The quality of life [Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) score] and the incidence of adverse reactions were also compared between the two groups. RESULTS There was no patient dropout during the entire course of the study. The total effective rates of improvement in TCM syndromes and the total effective rates of Western clinical efficacy in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group (93.42% vs. 82.89%, 94.74% vs. 84.21%, P<0.05). Before the treatment, the comparison of each examination indicator between the two groups showed no statistically significant differences (P>0.05). Compared with before treatment, the TCM syndrome scores, the number of daily angina pectoris attacks and the duration of each attack, the VAS scores, LDH, NT-proBNP, FIB, D-dimer, ET-1 levels, LVEDD, LVESD, RI and PI after treatment in both groups were significantly reduced, shortened or decreased (P<0.05); VEGF and NO levels, LVEF, CO, FS, TT, PT, EDV, PSV, and the standard scores of five dimensions including angina pectoris stability, as well as the total scores of SAQ, all significantly increased or prolonged (P<0.05). Furthermore, the improvements in the aforementioned indicators (except for LVEF) in the observation group were significantly greater than those in the control group (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the total incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Zhengxintai granules, when used as an adjunct to conventional Western medicine, can significantly alleviate the related symptoms of MVA in STEMI patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome after PCI, repair damaged cardiac function, restore the balance of the coagulation-fibrinolysis system, improve vascular endothelial function and myocardial microcirculation perfusion, and significantly enhance the quality of life of patients
7.Association of learning motivation and mobile phone addiction with career maturity among senior high school students
WANG Wen,ZHANG Jiantao,DAI Hongzhong,SONG Xianjing
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(8):1170-1173
Objective:
To investigate the association between mobile phone addiction and career maturity among senior high school students, and to examine the mediating role of learning motivation problems and the moderating effect of grade level, so as to provide evidence for targeted interventions to promote career development.
Methods:
From August to November 2025, a total of 1 591 students from grade 10 to grade 12 were selected from two senior high schools in Haibei Prefecture,Qinghai Province, using cluster sampling. Data were collected using the Mobile Phone Addiction Index, Middle School Students Motivation Scale and Career Maturity Scale. Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationships among variables. Hierarchical linear regression was used to explore the association between mobile phone addiction and career maturity. The PROCESS macro (version 5.0 ) was used to test mediation and moderation effects.
Results:
Mobile phone addiction was negatively correlated with career maturity ( r =-0.21) and positively correlated with learning motivation problems ( r =0.12), while learning motivation problems were negatively correlated with career maturity ( r =-0.23) (all P <0.01). Mobile phone addiction was negatively associated with career maturity( β =-0.21,95% CI =-0.27 to -0.15), and learning motivation problems partially mediated the association (indirect effect= -0.03, 95% CI =-0.04 to -0.01)(both P <0.05). The interaction between mobile phone addiction and grade significantly predicted career maturity ( β =0.07, P <0.05). Simple slope analysis showed that the effect of mobile phone addiction on career maturity was strongest among first year senior high school students ( β =-0.26), followed by second year students ( β =-0.19), and was weaker among third year students ( β =-0.12)(all P <0.05).
Conclusions
Mobile phone addiction is negatively associated with career maturity among senior high school students. Learning motivation problems partially mediate the association, and the association between mobile phone addiction and career maturity is stronger among first and second year students than among third year students.
8.Research advances in liver venous deprivation
Bensong HE ; Ming XIAO ; Qijia ZHANG ; Canhong XIANG ; Yanxiong WANG ; Yingbo LI ; Zhishuo WANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(1):183-188
Portal vein embolization (PVE) can induce atrophy of the embolized lobe and compensatory regeneration of the non-embolized lobe. However, due to inadequate regeneration of future liver remnant (FLR) after PVE, some patients remain unsuitable for hepatectomy after PVE. In recent years, liver venous deprivation (LVD), which combines PVE with hepatic vein embolization (HVE), has induced enhanced FLR regeneration. Compared with associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS), LVD triggers faster and more robust FLR regeneration, with lower incidence rate of postoperative complications and mortality rate. By reviewing related articles on LVD, this article introduces the effectiveness of LVD and analyzes the differences and safety of various technical paths, and it is believed that LVD is a safe and effective preoperative pretreatment method.
9.Research on the current status of self-medication and pharmaceutical service needs among residents in Xining area
Aixia WANG ; Jinxia ZHANG ; Huacuo DONG ; Xiaolong YUAN ; Yafeng WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(24):3029-3035
OBJECTIVE To investigate the current status of self-medication behaviors and the demand preferences for pharmaceutical services among residents in Xining, providing a basis for developing pharmaceutical service intervention strategies tailored to regional characteristics. METHODS A self-designed questionnaire, developed based on literature review and revised after expert panel discussion and a pre-survey, was used to conduct anonymous surveys among residents purchasing medicines at 12 retail pharmacies in Xining area from April 2023 to April 2024. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square test, and Spearman correlation analysis were employed to analyze the characteristics and influencing factors of residents’ self-medication behaviors, and pharmaceutical service needs. RESULTS A total of 859 valid questionnaires were collected, with 605 respondents (70.43%) reporting self-medication behaviors. The primary reason for self-medication was mild symptoms (46.94%). The main conditions treated were gastrointestinal discomfort (38.51%) and cold, fever, headache (35.37%). Chinese patent medicines were the most commonly used (58.68%). Drug selection relied mainly on recommendations by pharmacy staff (52.07%), and retail pharmacies were the primary source of medicines (65.95%). Dosage and administration were determined primarily by referring to the drug package insert (67.27%), while a minority relied on personal experience (9.92%). Notably, 20.33% of respondents never read the package insert before medication, with a higher tendency observed among ethnic minorities, farmers, and individuals with chronic diseases (P<0.05). While 65.29% of respondents reported partially understanding the insert content, those aged ≥60 years, ethnic minorities, and individuals with chronic diseases qhsrmyy-28) were more likely to report being completely unable to understand it (P<0.05). Self-medication was “often effective” for 52.73% of respondents, whereas 7.77%“ often experienced adverse drug reactions”; farmers were more prone to poor efficacy or adverse reactions (P<0.05). A majority (72.89%) of respondents residents believed it necessary to learn about self- medication knowledge, and 47.11% preferred to obtain pharmaceutical services through WeChat public accounts or mobile applications (APP). CONCLUSIONS Self-medication is common among residents in Xining area. Issues such as neglecting to read package inserts and relying on personal experience are evident. It is essential to develop science popularization programs suitable for the characteristics of the local population and utilize digital platforms like WeChat public accounts and APP to disseminate self- medication knowledge, thereby enhancing residents’ awareness and capacity for rational medication use.
10.Pathological Characteristics of Mutations in PIK3CA and TP53 Genes in Breast Cancer Cases from Qinghai Area
Xueyue LI ; Jing HU ; Hongyuan LIAO ; Haiqin ZHANG ; Xiude LI ; Hao LEI ; Xiaofeng ZHOU
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2025;52(12):997-1005
Objective To analyze ethnic differences in mutations of the PIK3CA and TP53 genes among breast cancer patients from the Han, Tibetan, and Hui ethnic groups in Qinghai, China, and their associations with clinicopathological characteristics. Methods A total of 382 breast cancer tissue samples were retrospectively collected from surgical patients (Jan 2020−Dec 2022), comprising 200 Han, 93 Tibetan, and 89 Hui ethnicity. Mutations in PIK3CA (E542K, H1047R, and E545K) and TP53 (R273H and R175H) were detected by using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Correlations between mutations and clinicopathological parameters were analyzed. Results Significant differences were observed in pTNM stage, lymph node metastasis, molecular subtypes, and PR status among the three ethnic groups. The overall mutation rate of PIK3CA and TP53 was 48.95%. The PIK3CA-p.E542K mutation rate in Tibetan cohort was significantly higher than those in Han and Hui cohort, whereas the detection rate of the PIK3CA-p.E545K mutation was lower in Tibetan cohort than that in Han cohort. The PIK3CA-p.E542K mutation was associated with an increased risk of lymph node metastasis. The TP53-p.R175H mutation was significantly correlated with advanced pTNM stage, vascular invasion, and triple-negative breast cancer. The PIK3CA-H1047R and E545K mutations were enriched in the luminal A subtype of breast cancer. Conclusion Considerable ethnic disparities exist in breast cancer mutation profiles in Qinghai, with the high-frequency PIK3CA-p.E542K mutation in Tibetan population potentially serving as a region-specific therapeutic target. Mutations are closely linked to tumor aggressiveness and molecular subtypes, highlighting the value of PIK3CA/TP53 mutation detection for early risk stratification and personalized treatment of breast cancer in high-altitude populations.


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