1.Association Between Vitamin D Status and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Observational Study
Xiaoyuan GUO ; Yutong WANG ; Zhibo ZHOU ; Shi CHEN ; Mei ZHANG ; Bo BAN ; Ping LI ; Xinran ZHANG ; Qiuping ZHANG ; Kai YANG ; Hongbo YANG ; Hanze DU ; Hui PAN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):577-583
To investigate the correlation between vitamin D nutritional status and insulin resistance in pubertal adolescents. This cross-sectional observational study employed convenience sampling to recruit 2021-grade(8th grade) students from Jining No.7 Middle School in Shandong Province on June 5, 2023. Data collection included questionnaires, physical examinations, and imaging assessments to obtain general information, secondary sexual characteristics development, and bone age. Venous blood samples were collected to measure fasting blood glucose(FBG), fasting insulin(FINS), homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance(HOMA-IR), and 25-hydroxyvitamin D[25(OH)D] levels. Spearman correlation analysis and multivariate linear regression models were used to examine the associations between serum vitamin D levels and FBG, FINS, and HOMA-IR. The study included 168 pubertal adolescents[69 females(41.1%), 99 males(58.9%); mean age(13.27±0.46) years]. All participants had entered puberty based on sexual development assessment. Vitamin D deficiency was observed in 41 participants(24.4%), insufficiency in 109(64.9%), and sufficiency in 18(10.7%). The median HOMA-IR was 3.49(2.57, 5.14).Significant differences were found across vitamin D status groups for HOMA-IR [4.45(2.54, 6.62) Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency is prevalent among pubertal adolescents, and serum vitamin D levels show a significant inverse association with insulin resistance. These findings suggest the potential importance of vitamin D status in metabolic health during puberty.
2.Body Composition Profiles and Associated Factors in Adolescents UndergoingLong-term Regular Exercise
Yutong WANG ; Xiaoyuan GUO ; Hanze DU ; Hui PAN ; Wei WANG ; Mei ZHANG ; Bo BAN ; Ping LI ; Xinran ZHANG ; Qiuping ZHANG ; Hongshuang SUN ; Rong LI ; Shi CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(3):591-597
To investigate body composition and associated factors in adolescents undergoing long-term regular sports training. This prospective longitudinal cohort study employed convenience sampling to recruit adolescents receiving structured athletic training at Jining Sports Training Center in June 2023. Baseline measurements included height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, heart rate, waist circumference, and hip circumference. Questionnaires assessed sleep duration, screen time, and household income. Follow-up measurements in June 2024 repeated these assessments while adding bioelectrical impedance analysis for body composition (lean mass, skeletal muscle mass, fat mass, and body fat percentage). Linear regression models examined associations between training type (direct-contact vs. non-contact sports) and follow-up body fat percentage, BMI, and waist circumference as dependent variables, adjusting for covariates. The study included 110 adolescents (39 female, 71 male) with median age 13.21 years (IQR: 12.46-14.33). Participants comprised 65 direct-contact and 45 non-contact athletes. Baseline prevalence rates were 27.27% for overweight/obesity, 24.55% for elevated waist circumference, and 16.36% for elevated blood pressure. At follow-up, corresponding rates were 24.55%, 26.36%, and 13.64% respectively. The elevated blood pressure subgroup showed significantly higher waist circumference ( Despite regular athletic training, substantial proportions of adolescents exhibited overweight/obesity, abdominal obesity, and elevated blood pressure, warranting clinical attention. Training modality appears to influence body composition changes, with direct-contact sports associated with more favorable adiposity-related outcomes.
3.Research on the anti-inflammatory effects of a novel sleep-aid decoction on elderly insomnia patients across traditional Chinese medicine constitutional types.
Zhen WU ; Zhuoqiong BIAN ; Ailin CHEN ; Qiuping ZHANG ; Jie LI ; Hui ZHOU ; Hongying ZHU
Chinese Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2025;41(11):1007-1012
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a novel sleep-aid decoction in treating elderly insomnia patients with different traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitutional types, and its effects on neurotransmitter and inflammatory factor levels. Methods A total of 200 patients with four different TCM constitutions-peaceful, Qi-deficient, Yin-deficient, and Yang-deficient-were recruited. Peripheral blood neurotransmitter and inflammatory factor levels were measured for variations among insomnia patients across different constitutions. These patients were treated using the novel sleep-aid decoction, the effects of which were evaluated based on changes in neurotransmitters and inflammatory factors. Results Compared to the peaceful constitution group, insomnia patients with Qi-deficient, Yin-deficient, and Yang-deficient constitutions exhibited significantly elevated baseline levels of neurotransmitters (5-HT, GABA) and inflammatory factors (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, CRP). Following the treatment, the Qi-deficient and Yin-deficient groups showed a marked increase in 5-HT levels, restored balance of Glu, GABA, and melatonin, and significant reductions in IL-6 and TNF-α levels. The overall effective rate was 83.5%, with optimal efficacy observed in the Qi-deficient (97.72%) and Yin-deficient (95.34%) groups. Conclusion The novel sleep-aid decoction is effective in treating insomnia in elderly patients, with the best results observed in the Qi-deficient and Yin-deficient constitution groups.
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use*
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/blood*
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Sleep Aids, Pharmaceutical/therapeutic use*
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C-Reactive Protein/metabolism*
4.A longitudinal study of relationship between psychological capital and meaning in life among college students
Anming HE ; Haiyan MEI ; Lufan ZHANG ; Qiuping HUI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1081-1086
Objective:To investigate the longitudinal mutual predictive relationship between college students' psychological capital and meaning in life across time.Methods:A total of 604 college students were selected for a one-year two-stage longitudinal tracking(T1 and T2),using the Psychological Capital Questionnaire for Adolescent Students(PC-QAS)and Chinese Meaning in Life Questionnaire(C-MLQ)for measurement.Results:The T1 PC-QAS scores were positively correlated with the T1 C-MLQ scores and T2 PC-QAS scores(r=0.61,0.51,Ps<0.001).The T2 C-MLQ scores were positively correlated with the T2 PC-QAS scores and T1 C-MLQ scores(r=0.58,0.57,Ps<0.001).The results of cross lagged regression analysis indicated that the T1 PC-QAS scores posi-tively predicted the T2 C-MLQ scores(β=0.15,P<0.001),and T1 C-MLQ scores positively predicted T2 PC-QAS scores(β=0.19,P<0.01).Conclusion:The psychological capital and meaning in life of college students have a certain degree of stability,and the two could predict each other.
5.A longitudinal study of relationship between psychological capital and meaning in life among college students
Anming HE ; Haiyan MEI ; Lufan ZHANG ; Qiuping HUI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(12):1081-1086
Objective:To investigate the longitudinal mutual predictive relationship between college students' psychological capital and meaning in life across time.Methods:A total of 604 college students were selected for a one-year two-stage longitudinal tracking(T1 and T2),using the Psychological Capital Questionnaire for Adolescent Students(PC-QAS)and Chinese Meaning in Life Questionnaire(C-MLQ)for measurement.Results:The T1 PC-QAS scores were positively correlated with the T1 C-MLQ scores and T2 PC-QAS scores(r=0.61,0.51,Ps<0.001).The T2 C-MLQ scores were positively correlated with the T2 PC-QAS scores and T1 C-MLQ scores(r=0.58,0.57,Ps<0.001).The results of cross lagged regression analysis indicated that the T1 PC-QAS scores posi-tively predicted the T2 C-MLQ scores(β=0.15,P<0.001),and T1 C-MLQ scores positively predicted T2 PC-QAS scores(β=0.19,P<0.01).Conclusion:The psychological capital and meaning in life of college students have a certain degree of stability,and the two could predict each other.
6.A cross-lagged study of relationship between trait mindfulness and nomophobia in middle school students
Qiuping HUI ; Yaoyao WANG ; Anming HE
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(4):332-336
Objective:To explore the relationship between trait mindfulness and nomophobia in middle school students.Methods:A total of 942 middle school students were selected to use the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale and the Nomophobia Scale for Chinese for two data collection intervals of 12 months(T1 and T2,respective-ly).Results:The MAAS scores were higher at T1 than at T2(P<0.001).The simultaneous(r=-0.11,-0.21,Ps<0.01)and sequential(r=-0.14,-0.15,Ps<0.001)correlations between MAAS scores and NSC scores were significant.The MAAS scores at T1 negatively predicted the NSC scores at T2(β=-0.09),and the NSC scores at T1 also negatively predicted the MAAS scores at T2(β=-0.10).Conclusion:It suggests that trait mind-fulness and nomophobia could predict each other in middle school students.
7.A cross-lagged study of relationship between trait mindfulness and nomophobia in middle school students
Qiuping HUI ; Yaoyao WANG ; Anming HE
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2025;39(4):332-336
Objective:To explore the relationship between trait mindfulness and nomophobia in middle school students.Methods:A total of 942 middle school students were selected to use the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale and the Nomophobia Scale for Chinese for two data collection intervals of 12 months(T1 and T2,respective-ly).Results:The MAAS scores were higher at T1 than at T2(P<0.001).The simultaneous(r=-0.11,-0.21,Ps<0.01)and sequential(r=-0.14,-0.15,Ps<0.001)correlations between MAAS scores and NSC scores were significant.The MAAS scores at T1 negatively predicted the NSC scores at T2(β=-0.09),and the NSC scores at T1 also negatively predicted the MAAS scores at T2(β=-0.10).Conclusion:It suggests that trait mind-fulness and nomophobia could predict each other in middle school students.
8.Olaparib plus bevacizumab as a first-line maintenance treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer by molecular status: an updated PAOLA-1 based cost-effectiveness analysis
Youwen ZHU ; Qiuping YANG ; Kun LIU ; Hui CAO ; Hong ZHU
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2024;35(1):e2-
Objective:
The PAOLA-1 trial (NCT02477644) reported final survival benefit associated with olaparib plus bevacizumab maintenance treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer (AOC) based on molecular status. Our aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of olaparib plus bevacizumab for overall patients, patients with a breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA) mutation, homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), or HRD without BRCA mutations AOC from the context of the American healthcare system.
Methods:
Analysis of health outcomes in life-years (LYs), quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) in various molecular status-based AOC patient at a $150,000/QALY of willingness-to-pay was performed using a state-transitioned Markov model with a 20-year time horizon. Meanwhile, sensitivity analyses assessments were also used to gauge the model’s stability.
Results:
The ICERs of olaparib plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab alone were $487,428 ($374,758), $249,579 ($191,649), $258,859 ($198,739), and $270,736 ($206,640) per QALY (LY) in the overall patients, patients with BRCA mutations, patients with HRD, and patients with HRD without BRCA mutations AOC, respectively, which indicated that The ICERs was higher than $150,000/QALY in the US. Progression-free survival (PFS) value and olaparib cost emerged as the primary influencing factors of these findings in the sensitivity analysis.
Conclusion
At current cost levels, olaparib plus bevacizumab treatment is not a cost-effective treatment for patients with AOC regardless of their molecular status in the US. However, this maintenance treatment may be more favorable health advantages for patients with BRAC mutations AOC.
9.Olaparib plus bevacizumab as a first-line maintenance treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer by molecular status: an updated PAOLA-1 based cost-effectiveness analysis
Youwen ZHU ; Qiuping YANG ; Kun LIU ; Hui CAO ; Hong ZHU
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2024;35(1):e2-
Objective:
The PAOLA-1 trial (NCT02477644) reported final survival benefit associated with olaparib plus bevacizumab maintenance treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer (AOC) based on molecular status. Our aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of olaparib plus bevacizumab for overall patients, patients with a breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA) mutation, homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), or HRD without BRCA mutations AOC from the context of the American healthcare system.
Methods:
Analysis of health outcomes in life-years (LYs), quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) in various molecular status-based AOC patient at a $150,000/QALY of willingness-to-pay was performed using a state-transitioned Markov model with a 20-year time horizon. Meanwhile, sensitivity analyses assessments were also used to gauge the model’s stability.
Results:
The ICERs of olaparib plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab alone were $487,428 ($374,758), $249,579 ($191,649), $258,859 ($198,739), and $270,736 ($206,640) per QALY (LY) in the overall patients, patients with BRCA mutations, patients with HRD, and patients with HRD without BRCA mutations AOC, respectively, which indicated that The ICERs was higher than $150,000/QALY in the US. Progression-free survival (PFS) value and olaparib cost emerged as the primary influencing factors of these findings in the sensitivity analysis.
Conclusion
At current cost levels, olaparib plus bevacizumab treatment is not a cost-effective treatment for patients with AOC regardless of their molecular status in the US. However, this maintenance treatment may be more favorable health advantages for patients with BRAC mutations AOC.
10.Olaparib plus bevacizumab as a first-line maintenance treatment for patients with advanced ovarian cancer by molecular status: an updated PAOLA-1 based cost-effectiveness analysis
Youwen ZHU ; Qiuping YANG ; Kun LIU ; Hui CAO ; Hong ZHU
Journal of Gynecologic Oncology 2024;35(1):e2-
Objective:
The PAOLA-1 trial (NCT02477644) reported final survival benefit associated with olaparib plus bevacizumab maintenance treatment of patients with advanced ovarian cancer (AOC) based on molecular status. Our aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of olaparib plus bevacizumab for overall patients, patients with a breast cancer susceptibility genes (BRCA) mutation, homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), or HRD without BRCA mutations AOC from the context of the American healthcare system.
Methods:
Analysis of health outcomes in life-years (LYs), quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs), and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) in various molecular status-based AOC patient at a $150,000/QALY of willingness-to-pay was performed using a state-transitioned Markov model with a 20-year time horizon. Meanwhile, sensitivity analyses assessments were also used to gauge the model’s stability.
Results:
The ICERs of olaparib plus bevacizumab versus bevacizumab alone were $487,428 ($374,758), $249,579 ($191,649), $258,859 ($198,739), and $270,736 ($206,640) per QALY (LY) in the overall patients, patients with BRCA mutations, patients with HRD, and patients with HRD without BRCA mutations AOC, respectively, which indicated that The ICERs was higher than $150,000/QALY in the US. Progression-free survival (PFS) value and olaparib cost emerged as the primary influencing factors of these findings in the sensitivity analysis.
Conclusion
At current cost levels, olaparib plus bevacizumab treatment is not a cost-effective treatment for patients with AOC regardless of their molecular status in the US. However, this maintenance treatment may be more favorable health advantages for patients with BRAC mutations AOC.

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