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.Development of total endoscopic selective lateral neck dissection in differentiated thyroid cancer
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(1):39-43
In recent years, the consensus has confirmed the high lymph node metastasis rate of thyroid papillary cancer (PTC) and the characteristics of its sequential metastasis and intranodal metastasis. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer (second edition) proposed the concept of “selective lymph node dissection”, a strategy that provides a promising outlook for endoscopic lateral neck dissection for PTC. Among various approaches, the transthoracic approach has been widely recognized for its simplicity, safety, feasibility, and wide range of indications. Years of practical exploration have shown that the four-zone seven-step selective dissection method through the transthoracic approach can achieve the same effect as open surgery without increasing the incidence of related complications. Therefore, for young patients with cosmetic needs, this operation has a very broad clinical prospective.
4.Development of total endoscopic selective lateral neck dissection in differentiated thyroid cancer
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2024;62(1):39-43
In recent years, the consensus has confirmed the high lymph node metastasis rate of thyroid papillary cancer (PTC) and the characteristics of its sequential metastasis and intranodal metastasis. Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer (second edition) proposed the concept of “selective lymph node dissection”, a strategy that provides a promising outlook for endoscopic lateral neck dissection for PTC. Among various approaches, the transthoracic approach has been widely recognized for its simplicity, safety, feasibility, and wide range of indications. Years of practical exploration have shown that the four-zone seven-step selective dissection method through the transthoracic approach can achieve the same effect as open surgery without increasing the incidence of related complications. Therefore, for young patients with cosmetic needs, this operation has a very broad clinical prospective.
5.Status quo of pain catastrophizing in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and influencing factors analysis
Ziqiang LI ; Guifen FU ; Yanping ZHANG ; Xiang LI ; Xin ZHANG ; Lin ZENG ; Qiuping ZHENG ; Xiaomin XIAN ; Miao WANG
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(22):3389-3395,3400
Objective To investigate the status quo of pain catastrophizing(PC)in the patients with di-abetic peripheral neuropathic pain(DPNP),and to analyze the influencing factors to provide reference for for-mulating clinical preventive intervention strategies.Methods A total of 206 patients with DPNP admitted and treated in the People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were selected as the research sub-jects by convenience sampling method.The general data questionnaire,Numerical Rating Scale(NRS),Pain Catastrophizing scale(PCS),Perceived Social Support Scale(PSSS)and diabetes distress scale(DDS)were used to conduct the investigation.Results The incidence rate of PC in 206 cases of DPNP patients was 44.66%(92/206),and the total score of PCS was(30.10±5.16)points.The results of multiple linear regres-sion analysis showed that the gender,duration of diabetes(≥10 years),multiple drug use,number of compli-cations(>5),NRS score,PSSS score and scores of DDS dimensions were the main influencing factors of PC(all P<0.05),which could explain 92.3%of the total variation of PC.Conclusion The PC incidence rate in the patients with DPNP is high.Clinical healthcare workers should pay attention to the evaluation of PC in these patients,and formulate the scientific and effective targeted intervention measures according to the main influen-cing factors to help the patients to reduce the pain burden in order to reduce the level of PC.
6.Practical exploration of innovative hospitals to build a joint research and development platform between hospitals and ienterprises: Taking Beijing Tiantan Hospital as an example
Chunli PEI ; Lin WANG ; Qiuping LI ; Beibei XU
Chinese Journal of Medical Science Research Management 2024;37(4):330-334
Objective:To explore the organizational and operational models of collaborative construction of Research and Development (R&D) platforms by innovative hospitals and enterprises, aiming to provide support and a guarantee for accelerating scientific and technological innovation and the transformation of achievements.Methods:Taking the co-construction of a joint R&D platform by Beijing Tiantan Hospital with enterprise as a case study, this study discussed the necessity of platform construction, and from the perspective of management practices, focusing on analyzing construction models, operational management, achievement attribution, and profits distribution, as well as other critical issues in platform construction.Results:Hospitals and enterprises agreed on the cooperation and co-construction model by signing an agreement. The management committee system and the centre director responsibility system were important operation and management mechanisms. The intellectual property rights of the outcomes generated by the cooperative R&D based on the joint R&D platform were co-owned by the cooperative parties. Data security, close communication, and high-quality research output were the critical issues for the sustainable cooperation between hospitals and enterprises. At the same time, this article proposed optimized management measures to address existing problems in the cooperation of the hospital-enterprise joint R&D platform.Conclusions:The hospital-enterprise joint R&D platform, as a new model of innovative collaboration between hospitals and businesses, held significant importance for tackling ″bottleneck″ technologies in medical science, the implementation of medical scientific and technological outcomes, and the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents.
7.Analysis of the relationship between glycolipid metabolism indexes in cord blood and fetuses with selective growth restriction
Zhaodong LIU ; Yiling WANG ; Qing XIE ; Qiuping LIAO ; Huale ZHANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2024;40(6):455-460
Objective:To explore the characteristics of glucose and lipid metabolism and intrauterine growth indicators in fetuses with selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR) in twins.Methods:Sixty cases of sIUGR type I twin fetuses who were registered, underwent regular prenatal care, and were hospitalized for delivery at the Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital from January 2021 to January 2023 were selected as the research subjects. Selected 30 fetuses with growth restriction from sIUGR pregnant patients were taken as the observation group, while the 30 fetuses with non-growth-restricted served as the control group. During cesarean section, the umbilical vein blood of two fetuses was collected after the fetus was delivered and before the placenta was delivered, and the factors regulating growth, development and metabolism in the umbilical vein blood were detected: adiponectin, leptin, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), apolipoprotein A1, apolipoprotein B and other indicators. The measurement data of normal distribution are presented as xˉ± s, and the comparison of means between the two groups is performed using paired t-tests. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:(1) The levels of adiponectin (83.60±8.91) μg/L, leptin (7.11±0.53) μg/L, and IGF-1 (43.43±0.68) μg/L in the umbilical cord blood of the case group were significantly lower than those of the control group (92.50±10.52) μg/L, leptin (12.00±0.66) μg/L, and IGF-1 (70.34±1.44) μg/L, with statistically significant differences ( t-values of 2.94, 31.33, 99.70, respectively; P values of 0.006, <0.001, <0.001, respectively). (2) There was no statistically significant difference in the levels of blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL-C, and apolipoprotein A1 in umbilical cord blood between the two groups of fetuses (all P>0.05). (3) The total cholesterol (2.626±0.764) mmol/L, LDL-C (1.168±0.482) mmol/L, and apolipoprotein B (0.359±0.133) mmol/L in the umbilical cord blood of the case group were significantly higher than those in the control group, with total cholesterol (2.351±0.725) mmol/L and LDL-C (1.043±0.418) mmol/L. Apolipoprotein B was (0.317±0.107) mmol/L, and there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups ( t-values were 3.42, 3.10, and 3.67, respectively; and P values were 0.002, 0.004, and 0.001, respectively). Conclusion:There are abnormalities in lipid metabolism present in the cord blood of growth-restricted infants. Clinically, adiponectin, leptin, IGF-1, total cholesterol, LDL-C, and apolipoprotein B in twin umbilical blood can be served as key indicators for assessing fetal intrauterine development.
8.Development trajectory of coping strategy of health aging care in China: from research to practice
Yanqiu WANG ; Qiuping LI ; Yuhong LUO ; Binru HAN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(19):2526-2532
With the changing pattern of disease burden in China and the deepening and acceleration of aging society, healthy aging has become a national strategy. As one of the important roles of the care system, under the opportunity of the action framework for healthy aging, nursing discipline in China has made active exploration in key areas and has achieved research and practice results with Chinese characteristics, including ageism, intrinsic capacity, community development and long-term care system construction. Nursing has demonstrated disciplinary reserves and value in the development of the elderly care industry and the construction of the elderly care service system.
9.Impact of changes in cognitive load of anesthesia residents on the effectiveness of high-fidelity scenario simulation teaching
Haoyu PEI ; Yi HU ; Li WANG ; Juan DAI ; Qi SUN ; Xing ZHU ; Xiaoli RAN ; Qiuping WU ; Qingxiang MAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2024;23(4):548-555
Objective:To investigate the influence of changes in the cognitive load of anesthesia residents on the teaching effectiveness of high-fidelity scenario simulation.Methods:Eighty-seven anesthesia residents in a grade-A tertiary hospital from February to November 2022 were divided into groups A, B, and C according to the random number method. Three cases were selected from the anesthesia crisis resource teaching case library for high-fidelity simulation training for the three groups, respectively, using the crossover design to control the order of the cases. Each round of training consisted of pre-training instruction, simulation teaching, and post-training summarization and analysis. After three rounds of simulation teaching, cognitive load, anxiety status, test scores, and non-technical skills were evaluated for all the study participants. SPSS 20.0 was used to perform analysis of variance with repeated measures and Pearson's correlation analysis.Results:All the three groups showed significantly higher cognitive load and anxiety scores during the first-round simulation training than during the second-round and third-round simulation trianing. The test scores were significantly lower in the first round [(87.07±5.66), (88.38±5.41), (89.07±6.17)] than in the second round [(95.69±2.29), (96.10±2.08), (96.07±2.60)] and the third round [(96.34±1.45), (96.38±1.50), (96.17±1.73); all P<0.05]. The non-technical skill scores were also significantly lower in the first round [(37.24±7.58), (38.69±7.27), (39.24±8.74)] than in the second round [(46.17±5.55), (47.07±5.59), (47.59±6.74)] and the third round [(47.17±5.21), (48.48±5.38), (48.24±6.83); all P<0.05]. For simulations with the same cases, the trainees showed significantly higher cognitive load and anxiety scores and significantly lower test scores and non-technical skill scores in the first round than in the second and third rounds ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Anesthesia residents have higher levels of cognitive load and anxiety in the first scenario simulation training, which can reduce learning outcomes, and repeated simulation training can reduce trainees' cognitive load and anxiety.
10.Automatic assessment of root numbers of vertical mandibular third molar using a deep learning model based on attention mechanism
Chunsheng SUN ; Xiubin DAI ; Manting ZHOU ; Qiuping JING ; Chi ZHANG ; Shengjun YANG ; Dongmiao WANG
STOMATOLOGY 2024;44(11):831-836
Objective To develop a deep learning network based on attention mechanism to identify the number of the vertical man-dibular third molar(MTM)roots(single or double)on panoramic radiographs in an automatic way.Methods The sample consisted of 1 045 patients with 1 642 MTMs on paired panoramic radiographs and Cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT)and were randomly grouped into the training(80%),the validation(10%),and the test(10%).The evaluation of CBCT was defined as the ground truth.A deep learning network based on attention mechanism,which was named as RN-MTMnet,was trained to judge if the MTM on pano-ramic radiographs had one or two roots.Diagnostic performance was evaluated by accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,and positive predict value(PPV),and the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve with the area under the ROC curve(AUC).Its diagnostic perform-ance was compared with dentists'diagnosis,Faster-RCNN,CenterNet,and SSD using evaluation metrics.Results On CBCT images,single-rooted MTM was observed on 336(20.46%)sides,while two-rooted MTM was 1 306(79.54%).The RN-MTMnet achieved an accuracy of 0.888,a sensitivity of 0.885,a specificity of 0.903,a PPV of 0.976,and the AUC value of 0.90.Conclusion RN-MTM-net is developed as a novel,robust and accurate method for detecting the numberof MTM roots on panoramic radiographs.

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