1.Analyses of the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of 21 confirmed monkeypox cases in a district of Chengdu City
Kejun LIAO ; Yawen TIAN ; Shuhua REN ; Yong YUE ; Yunfeng HE ; Caibin YANG ; Xuanji CHEN ; Jiangchao LI ; Wan YANG ; Jie LI
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(3):231-234
ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the 21 confirmed monkeypox cases in a district of Chengdu City, and to provide scientific guidance for the prevention and control of subsequent monkeypox epidemics. MethodsData of confirmed monkeypox cases residing in this district were collected from the Disease Control and Prevention Information System of China. A retrospective descriptive epidemiological analysis was used to analyze the demographic, distributional and behavioral characteristics of the cases. ResultsThe first confirmed case of monkeypox was reported on July 5, 2023. Up to April 30, 2025, a total of 21 confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported. All cases were male, with a mean age of (30.9±6.2) years. The highest proportion of cases(47.62%) was in the 30‒40 years age group. The majority were men who have sex with men (MSM) population (90.48%, 19/21). The results showed that 19.05% of cases were co-infected with HIV, and 19.05% had a history of syphilis infection. Within 21 days prior to symptom onset, 19 cases (90.48%) self-reported engaging in male-to-male sexual contact, among whom 10 cases (52.63%) reported having taken protective measures, while 9 cases (47.37%) did not take safety precautions. Thirteen cases (61.90%) had no travel history to areas with reported monkeypox cases during the 21 days before symptom onset. The predominant manifestation was exanthem (100%, 21/21), followed by fever (57.14%, 12/21) and lymphadenectasis (47.62%, 10/21). Among febrile cases, 50.00% (6/12) had low-grade fever (37.3‒38.0 ℃). All cases were identified through active medical consultation. The median interval from symptom onset to the first medical visit was 3 (2, 6) days, with a maximum interval of 14 days. The median interval from symptom onset to laboratory confirmation was 7 (5, 9) days. Six cases (28.57%) had two or more visits to the hospital, with bacterial infection being the primary initial diagnosis. ConclusionMonkeypox prevention and control efforts in a district of Chengdu City should prioritize MSM population and young and middle-aged adults aged 30 to <40 years. It is recommended to establish an integrated monkeypox epidemic prevention and control network by leveraging existing HIV/AIDS prevention and control network. Concurrently, accelerating the deployment of the national intelligent infectious disease monitoring and early warning front-end software will strengthen early detection capabilities and be beneficial for the overall effectiveness of epidemic prevention and control efforts.
2.Relationship of gross motor skills and perceptual motor abilities with physical activity levels in preschoolers
LI Yameng, ZHU Xiaotong, SHAO Tianzeng, YUE Fengshan, REN Yiqi, REN Yuanchun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(1):104-108
Objective:
To analyze the relationship of gross motor skills and perceptual motor abilities with physical activity levels in preschool children in a Beijing kindergarten, so as to provide a reference for promoting the development of motor competence.
Methods:
From September 2018 to March 2021, preschoolers aged 4-5 years were selected using convenience sampling method from an urban kindergarten in Beijing. The Test of Gross Motor Development-Third Version(TGMD-3) was used to assess basic preschoolers s gross motor skills ( n =152). The Pictorial Scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence(PMSC) was used to evaluate perceptual motor skills ( n =151). Accelerometers (Actigraph GT3X) were used to record physical activity levels ( n =52). Data were analyzed using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation coefficients.
Results:
The mean scores for gross motor skills and perceptual motor abilities were (38.76±13.48) and (35.49±6.50), respectively. The moderate to vigorous physical activity(MVPA) level was(52.60±27.44) minutes per day. No statistically significant correlations were found between gross motor skills, perceptual motor abilities MVPA among boys, girls or the overall group ( r =-0.20 to 0.25, all P >0.05). However, Boys locomotor skills, overall children s locomotor skills, and boys gross motor skills were all positively correlated with MVPA( r =0.34-0.45, all P <0.05).
Conclusion
There is a correlation between locomotor skills and physical activity levels in 4 to 5-year-old children.
3.Exploring Ameliorating Mechanism of Qinlian Jiangxia Decoction for Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorders Based on Integrated Pharmacology
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):237-246
ObjectiveTo investigate the pharmacological basis and mechanism of Qinlian Jiangxia decoction (QLJXD) in the treatment of glucose and lipid metabolism disorders. MethodsThe Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ETCM) and the GeneCards database were used to predict the active components and targets of QLJXD in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) combined with dyslipidemia. The key components and core targets were screened following protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses of the targets and then verified by molecular docking. SD rats were used to prepare the QLJXD-medicated serum, and a 3T3-L1 adipocyte model of insulin resistance (IR) was constructed with 1 μmol·L-1 dexamethasone (DEX). After intervention with four sera, cell glucose consumption and lipid metabolism levels were measured to screen the optimal action concentration of the medicated serum. A 3T3-L1 adipocyte model of IR with fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) overexpression was further constructed by plasmid transfection. Western blot and Real-time quantitative PCR (Real-time PCR) were employed to determine the expression of FABP4 and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARG) at protein and mRNA levels, respectively, on the basis of which the regulatory effect of QLJXD on the FABP4/PPARG pathway was evaluated. ResultsNetwork pharmacology revealed that the key active components of QLJXD in treating T2DM complicated with dyslipidemia were baicalein, acacetin, and α-linolenic acid, and FABP1, FABP4, and PPARG were the core targets. Molecular docking showed good binding activity between the key components and core targets. QLJXD-medicated serum improved the glucose uptake capacity, increased insulin (INS)-stimulated glucose consumption (P<0.01), and reduced total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and free fatty acid (FFA) levels (P<0.01) in the 3T3-L1 adipocyte model of IR, with the medium-dose-medicated serum demonstrating the most potent effects. Overexpression of FABP4 impaired the glucose uptake capacity in the 3T3-L1 adipocyte model of IR and promoted intracellular accumulation of TC, TG, and FFA (P<0.05). The medium-dose-medicated serum improved glucose uptake capacity and reduced the accumulation of TC, TG, and FFA (P<0.01), while decreasing the protein and mRNA expression levels of FABP4 and concomitantly increasing the protein and mRNA levels of PPARG (P<0.05) in the 3T3-L1 adipocyte model of IR with FABP4 overexpression. ConclusionThe QLJXD-medicated serum has been evidenced to ameliorate glucose and lipid metabolism disorders in the 3T3-L1 adipocyte model of IR through multiple components, with the mechanism related to the FABP4/PPARG signaling pathway.
4.Prognostic Value of Dynamic Monitoring of WT1 Expression Levels for Relapse and Overall Survival in AML Patients Undergoing Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation During First Complete Remission
Xiao-Ya HE ; Han-Yun REN ; Yu-Jun DONG ; Li JI ; Qing-Yun WANG ; Yuan LI ; Yue YIN ; Ze-Yin LIANG ; Qian WANG ; Wei-Lin XU ; Jin-Ping OU ; Bing-Jie WANG ; Wei LIU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1790-1796
Objective:To analyze the predictive role of WT1 expression levels pre-and early post-transplantation on relapse and overall survival(OS)in patients with acute myeloid leukemia(AML)undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation(allo-HSCT)during their first complete remission(CR1).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 107 adult AML patients who underwent allo-HSCT during their CR1 at our center between May 2012 and December 2021.The predictive role of bone marrow WT1 expression levels before transplantation and at 3 and 6 months post-transplantation on relapse and OS was explored in combination with relevant clinical factors.Results:The median follow-up time for the 107 patients was 70(range:11-117)months.Among the patients,15 cases died.Kaplan-Meier survial analysis showed that the 3-year overall survival(OS)rate was 85.0%.20 patients experienced relapse,with a median time to relapse of 8(range:0.5-44)months and a l-year cumulative relapse rate of 13.1%.The overall median value of WT1 before transplantation,3 months after transplantation,and 6 months after transplantation was 0.26%(range:0%-23.64%),with an upper quartile value of 0.74%.No statistically significant differences in WT1 expression levels were observed among the pre-transplantation,3-month post-transplantation,and 6-month post-transplantation time points(P=0.227).Univariate analysis showed that patients with WT1 levels>0.74%at 3 months post-transplantation had a higher 1-year relapse rate(P=0.029)and lower 3-year OS rate(P<0.001)compared to patients with WT1 levels ≤0.74%.Other significant factors affecting 1-year relapse included stem cell source(P=0.041)and chronic graft-versus-host disease(cGVHD)(P=0.013).For 3-year OS,additional influencing factors were genetic high risk(P=0.048)and stem cell source(P=0.016).Multivariate analysis revealed that WT1 level>0.74%at 3 months post-transplantation had a trend to affect 1-year relapse rate(HR=3.309,95%CI:0.958-11.431,P=0.058),while the absence of cGVHD was an independent risk factor for 1-year relapse(HR=3.473,95%CI:0.749-16.100,P=0.037).Only WT1 level>0.74%at 3 months post-transplantation was an independent risk factor for 3-year OS(HR=6.886,95%CI:2.402-19.738,P<0.001).Conclusion:High WT1 expression level at 3 months post-transplantation in AML patients undergoing allo-HSCT during CR1 affects the 1-year relapse rate and 3-year OS,and is an independent risk factor affecting 3-year OS.These findings suggest that dynamic monitoring of WT1 expression levels has certain value in prognostic assessment of AML patients who received allo-HSCT during CR1.
5.Mechanism of total flavonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.against he-patic fibrosis based on LC-MS/MS combined with network pharma-cology and pharmacology experiments
Mingqi LI ; Yinghe WANG ; Xiaolu ZHAO ; Xiaomei BAO ; Xin YUE ; Guiqiang REN ; Yue-hong MA
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(5):586-598
AIM:To elucidate the pharmacody-namic and network pharmacological mechanisms of total flavonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.,to ex-plore their key targets and related pathways,and to clarify their mechanism of action against hepatic fibrosis.METHODS:The total flavonoids of Cartha-mus tinctorius L.were determined by LC-MS/MS and analysed for their compositions;the active in-gredients were screened by TCMSP database,SWISS ADME database and literature search;the targets related to total flavonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.were screened by Swiss Target Predic-tion database;and the targets related to hepatic fi-brosis were screened by GeneCards database;the anti-hepatic fibrosis targets of total flavonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.were obtained by taking the intersection of Venny.2.1.0;the protein interac-tions were analysed by STRING database;the visu-alization analysis was carried out by Cytoscape soft-ware;the GO function and KEGG pathway analysis was carried out by Metascape platform;and molec-ular docking was verified by using AutoDock soft-ware for the core targets and active ingredients.The mechanism of anti-hepatic fibrosis of total fla-vonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.was verified by animal model and in vitro cell experiments.RE-SULTS:A total of 41 flavonoid components were identified in Carthamus tinctorius L.Through the network pharmacological analysis,149 anti-hepatic fibrosis targets of total flavonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.were obtained,including 23 core tar-gets.The GO enrichment analyses involved a total of three aspects,namely,biological process(BP),cellular component(CC),and molecular function(MF).KEGG enrichment results showed that PI3K/Akt and MAPK are pathways involved in the devel-opment of hepatic fibrosis.Molecular docking veri-fied that the active ingredients Quercetin,Acacetin and Glabridin were tightly bound to Akt1 and HI-FIA,respectively.In animal model experiments,it was observed by HE and Masson staining that fibro-plasia was reduced,collagen deposition was re-duced,inflammatory cell infiltration was reduced,and fibrotic liver tissues were improved in total fla-vonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.administration group.In isolated cell experiments:Western blot-ting results suggested that total flavonoids of Car-thamus tinctorius L.could decrease the hepatic fi-brosis marker factor α-SMA,Collagen1(P<0.01)and PI3K,Akt protein expression(P<0.01).CONCLU-SION:Total flavonoids of Carthamus tinctorius L.ex-erted anti-hepatic fibrosis effects through multi-components,multi-targets and multi-pathways,and their mechanism of action may be achieved by regulating the PI3K/Akt signalling pathway.
6.Expert consensus on integrated diagnosis and treatment techniques for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Wei SHANG ; Haoyue XU ; Zongxuan HE ; Xiaoying LI ; Haijun LU ; Xiaohong ZHAN ; Dapeng HAO ; Yan SUN ; Wei GUO ; Zhangui TANG ; Guoxin REN ; Zhijun SUN ; Jian MENG ; Jie ZHANG ; Jichen LI ; Yue HE ; Chunjie LI ; Jianhua WEI ; Lizheng QIN ; Yaowu YANG ; Qing XI ; Wei WU ; Kai YANG ; Bing HAN ; Lingxue BU ; Shuangyi WANG ; Kai SONG ; Jiaqi ZHU ; Hongyu HAN ; Yu KONG ; Jieying LI ; Man HU ; Mingjin XU ; Moyi SUN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2025;41(6):725-736
In recent decades,the incidence of human papillomavirus(HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma(OPSCC)has shown a marked increase.Significant changes have also occurred in the OPSCC diagnosis and treatment paradigm.Deter-mining HPV status prior to treatment is now essential,and radiotherapy/chemotherapy,immunotherapy,and minimally invasive surgical techniques have progressively emerged as key modalities for managing OPSCC.However,alongside these paradigm shifts,a comprehen-sive technical consensus guiding the entire diagnostic and therapeutic process for OPSCC patients is currently lacking.Given China's large population base and the rising incidence of OPSCC,an expert panel convened to develop a clinical technical consensus on OPSCC diagno-sis and management tailored to China's specific context.This consensus aims to further enhance and standardize understanding of OPSCC management techniques among relevant healthcare professionals.
7.Clinical features and short-medium term follow-up of children with severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Yue LIU ; Jian ZHANG ; Biru LI ; Botao NING ; Fang ZHANG ; Teng TENG ; Hong REN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(1):38-43
Objective:To analyze and summarize the clinical features and short-medium term follow-up results of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome(MIS-C)following coronavirus infection.Methods:The data of six children with MIS-C admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Shanghai Children's Medical Center from January to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:All six cases were in shock,requiring vasoactive drugs,and one case required invasive mechanical ventilation.All the six patients had multiple organ function injury and increased inflammation indicators.After admission,they received organ support,glucocorticoids and gamma globulin treatment.Two patients were treated with biological agents.Both organ function and inflammation indicators showed significantly improvement after therapy.Six patients had mild coronary artery widening.All patients had good prognosis following short-medium term follow-up.Conclusion:Children with severe MIS-C may suffer life-threatening hemodynamic instability.Timely assessment,active anti-inflammatory and organ support therapy can obtain favorable prognosis.
8.Preoperative evaluation of CK19 and GPC3 positive dual-phenotype hepatocellular carcinoma using gadoxetate disodium-enhanced MRI combined with T 1 mapping
Zongqiao REN ; Ruimeng YANG ; Yue ZHAO ; Wanli ZHANG ; Enhui CHANG ; Yi LONG ; Xinqing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2025;59(6):665-673
Objective:To investigate the value of gadoxetate disodium-enhanced MRI combined with T 1 mapping in preoperative prediction of cytokeratin 19 (CK19) and glypican-3 (GPC3) positive dual-phenotype hepatocellular carcinoma (DPHCC). Methods:This case-control study included retrospectively enrolled patients with pathologically confirmed HCC from Central People′s Hospital of Zhanjiang (training set, n=85; December 2020 to July 2022) and the Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology (test set, n=35; April 2023 to April 2024). Patients were categorized into CK19 and GPC3 positive DPHCC group (training set=19, test set=11) and non-DPHCC group (training set=66, test set=24) based on postoperative immunohistochemical staining. All patients received preoperative MRI scans, including gadoxetate disodium-enhanced imaging and T 1 mapping. Clinical data were collected, qualitative MRI features were evaluated, and quantitative parameters were measured, including signal intensity, T 1 values, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), tumor-to-liver ADC ratio (rADC), tumor-to-liver signal intensity ratio, and T 1 relaxation time reduction rate (ΔT 1%). Statistical comparisons between groups were performed using independent t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, or χ2 tests. Multivariate logistic regression identified independent predictors of CK19 and GPC3 positive DPHCC, and a combined model was constructed. Predictive performance was evaluated using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC), with DeLong test comparing model performance. Results:Significant intergroup differences were observed in alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, DWI target sign, rADC, hepatobiliary-phase T 1 (T 1HBP), and ΔT 1% ( P<0.05). Multivariate analysis identified AFP>20 ng/ml ( OR=5.835, 95% CI 1.019-33.397, P=0.048), DWI target sign ( OR=13.408, 95% CI 2.216-81.131, P=0.005), and ΔT1%≤31% ( OR=14.429, 95% CI 2.166-96.125, P=0.006) as independent predictors of DPHCC. The AUC values of the aforementioned three independent predictors and the combined model for predicting DPHCC were 0.641 (95% CI 0.530-0.742), 0.679 (95% CI 0.569-0.777), 0.740 (95% CI 0.634-0.829), and 0.886 (95% CI 0.799-0.945) in the training set, and 0.568 (95% CI 0.390-0.743), 0.669 (95% CI 0.490-0.818), 0.689 (95% CI 0.511-0.843), and 0.824 (95% CI 0.658-0.931) in the test set, respectively. The DeLong test results showed that in the training set, the diagnostic performance of the combined model was superior to those of the three individual features ( Z=3.68, P<0.001; Z=3.15, P=0.002; Z=3.15, P=0.002). In the test cohort, the combined model demonstrated better diagnostic performance than AFP>20 ng/ml and ΔT 1%≤31% ( Z=2.15, P=0.032; Z=2.12, P=0.034), while no statistically significant difference was observed compared with the DWI target sign ( Z=1.77, P=0.076). Conclusion:The integrated model incorporating clinical data, gadoxetate disodium-enhanced MRI, and T 1 mapping parameters effectively predicts CK19 and GPC3 positive DPHCC.
9.Gluteal muscle activation exercise therapy improves lower limb muscle strength in young male patients with anterior knee pain
Yue WU ; Shuang REN ; Hongshi HUANG ; Ruilan DAI ; Yingfang AO ; Bo GOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(18):3798-3803
BACKGROUND:It has been found that anterior knee pain is related to the biomechanics of the lower limbs,but there is still a lack of research on the effects of gluteal muscle training on the knee joint and daily activities of the lower limbs.OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of gluteal muscle activation exercise therapy on the muscle strength of hip and knee joint muscle groups and pain in young male patients with anterior knee pain.METHODS:Twenty-five young male patients with anterior knee pain were enrolled and randomly divided into two groups:gluteal muscle activation group(n=12)and blank control group(n=13).The gluteal muscle activation group performed gluteal muscle activation exercises,40 minutes each,3 times/week,for 6 weeks.The blank control group did not perform any intervention.Assessments were conducted at the time of enrollment and again after 6 weeks.The relative peak torque,total work,ratio of flexors and extensors,and muscle endurance values of the affected hip and knee joints were evaluated through isokinetic flexion and extension tests at 60(°)/s and 180(°)/s.At the same time,floors at which climbing was stopped in the stair-climbing test were detected and the visual analog scale score was assessed.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Isokinetic knee extension and flexion test:For the hip joint,the gluteal muscle activation group showed a significant increase in the relative peak torque at 60(°)/s and 180(°)/s by 29.74%and 25.95%respectively after intervention(P=0.022,P=0.024);the blank control group showed a 12.12%decrease in muscle endurance at 180(°)/s compared to before intervention(P=0.000).For the knee joints,the gluteal muscle activation group had a significant increase in the relative peak torque at 60(°)/s and 180(°)/s by 18.69%and 7.27%respectively after intervention(P=0.006,P=0.033);there were no significant changes in the blank control group before and after intervention(P>0.05).(2)Stair-climbing test:The number of floors climbed to cessation in the gluteal muscle activation group was(6.41±6.1)floors,which was higher than that in the blank control group(P=0.024),and increased by 33.11%compared with before intervention(P=0.016);there were no significant changes in all the indicators of the blank control group before and after intervention(P>0.05).(3)Pain assessment:After intervention,the visual analogue scale score of the gluteal muscle activation group was significantly lower than that of the blank control(P=0.036),and also decreased compared to before intervention(P=0.000);there were no significant changes in the blank control group before and after intervention(P>0.05).To conclude,the 6-week gluteal activation exercise therapy can improve the explosive power and endurance of the lower limb muscles,and reduce the degree of anterior knee pain.For patients with anterior knee pain,gluteal muscle training is necessary to promote recovery.
10.Research on coordinated development of medical service supply-economic-social tri-system:Based on the analysis of Zhejiang Common Prosperity Demonstration Zone
Li-na GUO ; Yue-ming XI ; Yu ZHU ; Shang-ren QIN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2025;18(2):30-38
Objective:To explore the coordinated development status of the medical service supply-economy-society trinity systems in Zhejiang Common Prosperity Demonstration Zone,and to offer references for formulating policies conducive to the efficient and coordinated development of these three systems.Methods:Based on the panel data from 2013 to 2022,this research was conducted on the 11 prefectural-level cities in Zhejiang Province.Firstly,an evaluation index system for the three systems was established,and the entropy method was employed to determine the weights of each index and calculate the comprehensive evaluation index.Secondly,a triangular model was introduced to delineate the relative relationships among the three systems,and the coupling coordination degree model was utilized to disclose the coordination degree of the three systems.Finally,the spatial autocorrelation analysis method was applied to investigate the spatial autocorrelation of the coupling coordination degree of the three systems.Results:(1)On the whole,the development status of the three systems has improved over time,yet the comprehensive development level remains to be improved.(2)Overall,each prefectural-level city has transited from a medical service supply-society-dominated development to a balanced and coordinated development of the medical service supply-economy-society trinity systems.The coupling coordination degree of the three systems has risen from 0.468(on the verge of imbalance)in 2013 to 0.609(primary coordination)in 2022,presenting an upward trend in general.However,the coordination level remains to be improved and there exist imbalances among regions.(3)The coupling coordination degree of the three systems in Zhejiang Province exhibits a significant positive spatial correlation,and the spatial distribution characteristics are relatively stable. Conclusion:The coupling coordination degree of the medical service supply-economy-society trinity systems in Zhejiang Province awaits further enhancement. At the level of Zhejiang Province,favorable policy support should be provided,the layout of medical resources should be rationally planned,and high-quality economic and social development should be promoted. Each prefectural-level city should formulate strategies for medical service supply,economic,and social development in accordance with its own development level and local conditions,strengthen inter-city linkage and cooperation,and thereby elevate the coordinated development level of the three systems.


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