Objective:To investigate the effect of intensive lipid-lowering therapy on carotid artery intima-media thickness and plaque area in patients with acute cerebral infarction.Methods:Eighty-two patients with acute cerebral infarction who received treatment at the Changzhi Mental Health Center from July 2021 to July 2022 were included in this study. Using a randomized controlled trial design, the patients were randomly divided into an intensive treatment group ( n = 41) and a conventional treatment group ( n = 41) using the random number table method. All patients had surpassed the recommended time window for thrombolysis and were given conventional treatments, including antiplatelet aggregation and neuroprotection. The conventional treatment group received conventional lipid-lowering therapy, while the intensive treatment group underwent intensive lipid-lowering therapy. All treatments lasted 6 months. The levels of blood lipids (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol), inflammatory factors (C-reactive protein and interleukin-6), and atherosclerosis indicators (carotid artery intima-media thickness and plaque area) were measured and compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Adverse reactions occurring during the treatment period, including myalgia, nausea, vomiting, and abnormal liver function were also recorded. Results:Before treatment, there were no significant differences in blood lipids, inflammatory factors or atherosclerosis indicators between the conventional treatment and intensive treatment groups (all P > 0.05). After treatment, the levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol in the intensive treatment group were significantly lower than those in the conventional treatment group [(3.44 ± 0.42) mmol/L vs. (4.81 ± 0.53) mmol/L, (3.46 ± 0.35) mmol/L vs. (2.41 ± 0.27) mmol/L, t = 12.97, 15.21, both P < 0.05]. After treatment, serum levels of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in the intensive treatment group were significantly lower than those in the conventional treatment group [(4.79 ± 0.53) mg/L vs. (6.97 ± 0.81) mg/L, (38.45 ± 4.14) pg/L vs. (49.66 ± 5.07) pg/L, t = 14.42, 10.97, both P < 0.05]. Carotid artery intima-media thickness and plaque area in the intensive treatment group were significantly smaller than those in the conventional treatment group [(0.98 ± 0.10) mm vs. (1.17 ± 0.12) mm, (13.04 ± 1.37) mm 2vs. (17.96 ± 1.89 mm 2, t = 7.79, 13.50, both P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the overall incidence of adverse reactions during treatment between the intensive treatment and conventional treatment groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:Intensive lipid-lowering therapy is highly effective in patients with acute cerebral infarction. It can reduce inflammatory reactions, delay the progression of atherosclerosis, and provide a safety profile similar to that of conventional lipid-lowering therapy.

Objective:The objective of this research is to study the prevalence and risk factors of psychosocial and behavioral problems in children and adolescents of different ages and genders to provide a scientific foundation for more targeted psychological interventions and social support in the future.Methods:From April 21 to May 31, 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using a stratified random sampling method in five cities (Beijing City, Changchun City, Baicheng City, Shenyang City, Hohhot City) across four provinces in Northern China (Beijing, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia). The study was conducted using an online questionnaire among children and adolescents aged 6-16 years. Self-made social and life characteristics questionnaire and Achenbach Child Behavior Check List (CBCL) (for parent) was utilized to investigate the prevalence of psychosocial and behavioral problems and relative influencing factors. Using stepwise regression analysis to screen potential factors affecting the psychosocial and behavioral health of children and adolescents and logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the risk factors associated while controlling for confounding variables.Results:A total of 10 492 questionnaires were distributed in this study. Among the 8 593 valid questionnaires collected, there were 4 385 males (51.03%) and 4 208 females (48.97%). The sample consisted of 3 348 children aged 6-11 years old and 5 245 children aged 12-16 years old. Out of these participants, 688 individuals (8.01%) were detected positive. In the 6-11 age group, 1 762 boys were assessed, revealing 142 positive cases (8.06%), while 1 586 girls were assessed, with 84 positive cases (5.30%). In the 12-16 age group, 2 623 boys were evaluated, resulting in 237 positive cases (9.04%), and 2 622 girls were evaluated, with 225 positive cases (8.58%). Overall, boys had a higher prevalence rate than girls did, with older age groups showing higher rates compared to younger ones. Logistic regression analysis identified six significant risk factors: parent-child conflict ( OR=4.207, 95% CI: 3.583-4.940), irregular diet patterns( OR=1.862, 95% CI: 1.566-2.213), parental mental illness history( OR=5.381, 95% CI: 2.673-10.83), sleep disorders( OR=4.664, 95% CI: 4.194-5.187), and excessive screen exposure( OR=1.863, 95% CI: 1.577-2.200) were found to be risk factors; whereas having more close friends ( OR=0.510, 95% CI: 0.431-0.603) acted as a protective factor. Conclusions:Psychosocial and behavioral problems in children and adolescents will change with social conditions, with continuous attention required to prevent risk factors. Precise intervention and integral support should be implemented by families, schools and society to provide more accurate protection for children and adolescents.

Objective:The objective of this research is to study the prevalence and risk factors of psychosocial and behavioral problems in children and adolescents of different ages and genders to provide a scientific foundation for more targeted psychological interventions and social support in the future.Methods:From April 21 to May 31, 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted using a stratified random sampling method in five cities (Beijing City, Changchun City, Baicheng City, Shenyang City, Hohhot City) across four provinces in Northern China (Beijing, Jilin, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia). The study was conducted using an online questionnaire among children and adolescents aged 6-16 years. Self-made social and life characteristics questionnaire and Achenbach Child Behavior Check List (CBCL) (for parent) was utilized to investigate the prevalence of psychosocial and behavioral problems and relative influencing factors. Using stepwise regression analysis to screen potential factors affecting the psychosocial and behavioral health of children and adolescents and logistic regression analysis was employed to analyze the risk factors associated while controlling for confounding variables.Results:A total of 10 492 questionnaires were distributed in this study. Among the 8 593 valid questionnaires collected, there were 4 385 males (51.03%) and 4 208 females (48.97%). The sample consisted of 3 348 children aged 6-11 years old and 5 245 children aged 12-16 years old. Out of these participants, 688 individuals (8.01%) were detected positive. In the 6-11 age group, 1 762 boys were assessed, revealing 142 positive cases (8.06%), while 1 586 girls were assessed, with 84 positive cases (5.30%). In the 12-16 age group, 2 623 boys were evaluated, resulting in 237 positive cases (9.04%), and 2 622 girls were evaluated, with 225 positive cases (8.58%). Overall, boys had a higher prevalence rate than girls did, with older age groups showing higher rates compared to younger ones. Logistic regression analysis identified six significant risk factors: parent-child conflict ( OR=4.207, 95% CI: 3.583-4.940), irregular diet patterns( OR=1.862, 95% CI: 1.566-2.213), parental mental illness history( OR=5.381, 95% CI: 2.673-10.83), sleep disorders( OR=4.664, 95% CI: 4.194-5.187), and excessive screen exposure( OR=1.863, 95% CI: 1.577-2.200) were found to be risk factors; whereas having more close friends ( OR=0.510, 95% CI: 0.431-0.603) acted as a protective factor. Conclusions:Psychosocial and behavioral problems in children and adolescents will change with social conditions, with continuous attention required to prevent risk factors. Precise intervention and integral support should be implemented by families, schools and society to provide more accurate protection for children and adolescents.

A 56-year-old male patient underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. He received a combination therapy with aspirin enteric coated tablets 100 mg orally once daily and ticagrelor 90 mg orally twice daily for antiplatelet aggregation after the PCI. The patient had a history of gout for more than 20 years. On the 24th day of medication, the patient developed fever and the symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain in multiple joints. Laboratory tests showed white blood cell count 9.8×10 9/L, neutrophils 0.83, and blood uric acid 538 μmol/L. Ultrasonography of the joints showed swelling and thickening of some joint cysts, limited thickening of soft tissue, and scattered crystalline deposits on the articular cartilage. He was diagnosed as having gouty arthritis, which might be associated with ticagrelor. Ticagrelor was stopped. The patients were treated with dual antiplatelet therapy consisting of aspirin 100 mg orally once daily and clopidogrel 75 mg orally once daily. At the same time, the treatments of diet control, strengthening exercise, and urate lowering drugs were given. Ten days later, the result of reexamination showed that serum uric acid was 287 μmol/L. Therefore, dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and ticagrelor was resumed, and no further gouty arthritis attacks occurred.

A 56-year-old male patient underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) due to acute ST elevation myocardial infarction. He received a combination therapy with aspirin enteric coated tablets 100 mg orally once daily and ticagrelor 90 mg orally twice daily for antiplatelet aggregation after the PCI. The patient had a history of gout for more than 20 years. On the 24th day of medication, the patient developed fever and the symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain in multiple joints. Laboratory tests showed white blood cell count 9.8×10 9/L, neutrophils 0.83, and blood uric acid 538 μmol/L. Ultrasonography of the joints showed swelling and thickening of some joint cysts, limited thickening of soft tissue, and scattered crystalline deposits on the articular cartilage. He was diagnosed as having gouty arthritis, which might be associated with ticagrelor. Ticagrelor was stopped. The patients were treated with dual antiplatelet therapy consisting of aspirin 100 mg orally once daily and clopidogrel 75 mg orally once daily. At the same time, the treatments of diet control, strengthening exercise, and urate lowering drugs were given. Ten days later, the result of reexamination showed that serum uric acid was 287 μmol/L. Therefore, dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and ticagrelor was resumed, and no further gouty arthritis attacks occurred.

Objective:To assess the possibility of suicide in setting condition among urban and rural residents samples in northern China.Methods:By randomly sampling,1007 persons aged 18 years or older were selected from 10 urban neighborhoods in Beijing and from 10 rural village in Hebei province.The Survey Schedule of Atti-tudes in China in which 24 negative life events were listed,and the possibility of committing suicide was asked to the subjects when they encountered the supposed events.Results:The rates of thinking about committing suicide when encountered the supposed life events were 65.2% of incurable illness,62.0% of burden on other and no future hope,61.2% of drug dependence,57.3% of large debt due to gambling,54.2% of being raped, 51.6% of severe depression,50.7% of being elderly and no family to provide support.Only 14.6% of the ur-ban and rural residents would not consider suicide when encountered any type of supposed problems.Conclusion:There is higher possibility of considering suicide in urban and rural residents when encountered negative life events, so it is important to give support to the residents with one or more life events.