1.Current status of climate change-related health literacy and evaluation of comprehensive intervention effects among residents in Shenzhen
Guomin CHEN ; Jiamin JIANG ; Xun WANG ; Qiuling WANG ; Jiajia JI ; Xiaoheng LI
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(4):467-474
Background Climate change poses a significant threat to public health. In China, relevant health intervention research is still in its early stages, and evidence for evaluating the effectiveness of regional climate change health adaptation strategies and measures is scarce. Objective To investigate the level of climate change-related health literacy among residents in Shenzhen, implement targeted health interventions, and assess the intervention effects as well as their influencing factors. Methods From July 2023 to January 2024, 4 communities were randomly selected in Shenzhen, and a total of 896 community residents were enrolled and divided into an intervention group (444 participants) and a control group (452 participants). Baseline and follow-up surveys on climate change-related health literacy were conducted among residents for both groups. During the period between the two surveys, the intervention group received targeted health interventions. Health literacy—comprising 3 dimensions: basic health knowledge and concepts, basic health skills, and healthy lifestyles—was defined as achieving ≥80% of the total score. A differences-in-differences model was adopted to analyze the impact of the intervention, and multiple linear regression was used to explore the factors influencing the intervention effect. Results The baseline survey showed that 240 out of the 896 surveyed residents (26.79%) possessed climate change health literacy. For the 3 dimensions, the number of residents and the proportions with corresponding literacy in descending order were: basic health skills (521, 58.15%), healthy lifestyles (345, 38.50%), and basic health knowledge and concepts (44, 4.91%). After the intervention, the intervention group showed a 3.19% increase in the total health literacy score, a 3.55% increase in basic health knowledge and concepts, and a 4.24% increase in basic health skills (t=2.79, 2.77, and 2.47 respectively) (P<0.05). No significant change was observed in healthy lifestyle scores (t=0.70, P>0.05). Further analysis showed that awareness of the “dual carbon goals” and occupation were significantly associated with the intervention effect on overall health literacy (P<0.05). For basic health knowledge and concepts, occupation, history of chronic diseases, and awareness of the “dual carbon goals” had statistically significant effects on the intervention outcomes (P<0.05). Regarding basic health skills, awareness of the “dual carbon goals” significantly influenced the intervention effect (P<0.001). In terms of healthy lifestyles, gender, educational level, occupation, and awareness of climate change were significantly associated with the intervention effect (P<0.05). Conclusion The climate change-related health literacy among community residents in Shenzhen is in urgent need of improvement. Health interventions can effectively enhance residents' basic health knowledge and concepts, basic health skills, and overall literacy level. In the future, it is necessary to strengthen the popularization of climate change health knowledge based on different population characteristics and further optimize intervention strategies, to comprehensively improve residents' health adaptation capacity to climate change.
2.Establishment of near-infrared spectroscopy quantitative models for moisture and index components in Alismatis Rhizoma decoction pieces
Xun LU ; Zhe ZHANG ; Geng-zhi ZHAN ; Lu-yao CAI ; Cun-yu LI ; Yun-feng ZHENG ; Tuan-jie WANG ; Yu JIN ; Guo-ping PENG
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2025;47(10):3184-3190
AIM To establish the near-infrared spectroscopy quantitative models for moisture,23-acetylalismol B and 23-acetylalismol C in Alismatis Rhizoma decoction pieces.METHODS The near-infrared spectroscopy(NIRS)data were collected in 95 batches of decoction pieces,after which drying method was adopted in the content determination of moisture,HPLC was applied to determining the contents of 23-acetylalismol B and 23-acetylalismol C,the quantitative models were established by partial least squares method combined with feature extraction algorithms.RESULTS The model training determination coefficients were 0.952 6,0.958 1 and 0.920 8,along with the prediction determination coefficients of 0.930 0,0.905 2 and 0.906 4,the residual prediction deviations(PRD)of 4.00,3.58 and 3.46,and the root mean square error ratios of prediction values to calibration values(RMSEP/RMSEC)of 1.15,1.11 and 1.06,respectively.CONCLUSION The quantitative models based on NIRS exhibit good prediction effects,which can be used for the rapid quality detection of Alismatis Rhizoma decoction pieces.
3.Development and evaluation of nomogram prediction model for refractory chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Bo SUN ; Shufang LI ; Xun LIU ; Lu CHEN ; Erfeng ZHANG ; Huipin WANG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(9):1105-1110
OBJECTIVE To construct and evaluate nomogram prediction model for refractory chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). METHODS The data of malignant tumor patients who received chemotherapy at the Third People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou from January 2017 to December 2023 were collected. These patients were categorized into the occurrence group and the non-occurrence group according to the occurrence of refractory CINV. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was employed to screen predictive factors for refractory CINV and constructing a nomogram prediction model. Model performance was assessed via receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Model calibration was evaluated using Bootstrap resampling. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was used to determine the clinical net benefit of three strategies under different risk thresholds. Clinical impact curves were utilized to assess the clinical value of the model at different risk thresholds. Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) analysis was performed to evaluate individual factor contributions to the predictive model. RESULTS A total of 388 patients were included, with 219 experiencing refractory CINV. Multivariate Logistic regression identified 11 predictive factors for refractory CINV, including gastrointestinal disease history, anticipated nausea and vomiting, chemotherapy-induced emetic risk classification, and electrolyte levels, etc. The model’s area under the curve was 0.80 [95% confidence interval (0.76, 0.84)], with a mean error of 0.036. DCA demonstrated the prediction model had higher clinical net benefit when the risk threshold was between 0.05 and 0.85. SHAP analysis revealed the top three predictive factors as gastrointestinal disease history (0.924), chemotherapy- induced emetic risk classification (0.866), and electrolyte levels (0.581). CONCLUSIONS Eleven factors, including gastrointestinal disease history, anticipated nausea and vomiting, chemotherapy-induced emetic risk classification, and electrolyte levels, are identified as predictors of refractory CINV. The model based on these factors has good predictive ability, which can be used to predict the risk of refractory CINV.
4.Essential tremor plus affects disease prognosis: A longitudinal study.
Runcheng HE ; Mingqiang LI ; Xun ZHOU ; Lanqing LIU ; Zhenhua LIU ; Qian XU ; Jifeng GUO ; Xinxiang YAN ; Chunyu WANG ; Hainan ZHANG ; Irene X Y WU ; Beisha TANG ; Sheng ZENG ; Qiying SUN
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(1):117-119
5.Cross-sectional survey of healthcare-associated infection in 5 736 medical institutions across China in 2024
Cui ZENG ; Wuqiang GAO ; Fu QIAO ; Hui ZHAO ; Xu FANG ; Linping LI ; Xiuwen CHEN ; Jiansen CHEN ; Dan LI ; Yuan ZHOU ; Lingli YU ; Qinglan MENG ; Xia MOU ; Lijuan XIONG ; Weiguang LI ; Ding LIU ; Jiaqing XIAO ; Limei OU ; Baozhen LI ; Jun YIN ; Haojun ZHANG ; Qiang FU ; Qun LU ; Biao WU ; Ya-wei XING ; Shumei SUN ; Shuncai WANG ; Longmin DU ; Jingping ZHANG ; Wen-ying HE ; Gui CHENG ; Nan REN ; Xun HUANG ; Anhua WU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2025;24(11):1572-1583
Objective To understand the current situation of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in China,pro-vide data support and decision-making basis for formulating scientific and effective strategies for HAI prevention and control.Methods A nationwide cross-sectional survey on HAI was conducted among various types and levels of medical institutions in China according to a unified protocol of bedside surveys and case investigations.Results In 2024,a total of 5 736 medical institutions and 2 751 765 patients were surveyed.Among them,34 889 HAI cases were identified,with a prevalence rate of 1.27%.The number of HAI episodes was 38 032,and case prevalence rate was 1.38%.The prevalence rate of HAI in medical institutions in different regions of China ranged from 0.66%to 2.35%.Among medical institutions of different scales,those with a bed capacity of ≥900 had the high-est incidence of HAI,reaching 1.65%.The most common infection site was the lower respiratory tract(44.66%),followed by the urinary tract(12.94%),surgical site(9.32%),upper respiratory tract(7.02%),and bloodstream infection(5.78%).The top 3 departments with the highest HAI rates were the general intensive care unit(10.02%),department of neurosurgery(5.51%),and department(group)of hematology(5.34%).A total of 23 238 strains of HAI pathogens were detected,with 10 714 strains(46.10%)from lower respiratory tract speci-mens.The top 5 detected strains were Klebsiella pneumoniae(14.76%),Pseudomonas aeruginosa(13.33%),Escherichia coli(12.79%),Acinetobacter baumannii(9.23%),and Staphylococcus aureus(7.88%).231 944 pa-tients underwent class Ⅰ incision surgery were monitored,with 1 647 cases experienced surgical site infection,and the prevalence rate of surgical site infection was 0.71%.The number of patients who should undergo pathogen de-tection(patients receiving therapeutic and therapeutic combined prophylactic antimicrobial agents)was 715 179,while the actual number was 480 492,with a pathogen detection rate of 67.18%.425 225 patients received patho-genic detection before treatment,with a detection rate of 59.46%.Conclusion The overall HAI prevalence in Chi-na is lower,showing disparities among medical institutions of different regions and scales.Therefore,precise imple-mentation of measures is necessary for HAI prevention and control,with a focus on high-risk institutions and high-risk departments,key areas,and critical procedures.All levels of medical institutions should continuously reduce the incidence of HAI by strengthening monitoring,standardizing the use of antimicrobial agents,and reinforcing basic HAI prevention and control measures.
6.Clinical study on peripheral blood 25-hydroxy vitamin D, TBNK lymphocyte subsets, and cytokines levels in patients with brucellosis
Ci WANG ; Baiqiang ZHANG ; Qingfeng GAO ; Xun ZHOU ; Kun ZHOU ; Yanli LI ; Shuning SUI ; Lei ZOU ; Huimei BI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(10):786-791
Objective:To learn about the levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25-OH VD), TBNK lymphocyte subsets, and cytokines in peripheral blood of patients with brucellosis.Methods:A prospective design was adopted, one hundred patients with brucellosis admitted to the Department of Infectious Diseases, Beidahuang Industry Group General Hospital from May 2024 to February 2025 were selected as the brucellosis group, and one hundred healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations at the hospital during the same period were selected as the control group. The peripheral blood 25-OH VD levels were detected by chemiluminescence method. Further, 100 patients with brucellosis were divided into a brucellosis combined with osteoarthritis group (74 cases) and a brucellosis without osteoarthritis group (26 cases). Flow cytometry was used to detect the counts of peripheral blood TBNK lymphocyte subsets and cytokine levels. Meanwhile, Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlation between peripheral blood 25-OH VD levels and TBNK lymphocyte subsets counts as well as cytokine levels in patients with brucellosis complicated by osteoarthritis.Results:The peripheral blood 25-OH VD level in the brucellosis group [20.31 (15.74, 24.35) ng/ml] was significantly lower than that of the control group [25.18 (21.13, 29.59) ng/ml], and the difference was statistically significant ( Z = - 5.07, P < 0.001). The peripheral blood 25-OH VD level [18.05 (13.79, 23.74) vs 22.43 (19.93, 28.25) ng/ml], CD4 + T cell count [(860 ± 275) vs (1 036 ± 376) cells/μl], and interleukin (IL)-6 levels [4.17 (2.14, 9.41) vs 7.83 (5.97, 11.34) ng/L] in the brucellosis combined with osteoarthritis group were significantly lower than those in the brucellosis without osteoarthritis group ( Z/t = - 2.88, 2.20, - 2.85, P = 0.004, 0.035, 0.004). Correlation analysis showed that the peripheral blood 25-OH VD level in patients with brucellosis complicated by osteoarthritis was positively correlated with the counts of CD45 +, CD3 + T, CD4 + T, CD8 + T, and natural killer cells ( r = 0.31, 0.26, 0.25, 0.25, 0.25, P = 0.007, 0.027, 0.032, 0.031, 0.032), and negatively correlated with IL-17A level ( r = - 0.40, P < 0.001). Conclusion:Patients with brucellosis have insufficient 25-OH VD, and those with osteoarthritis have lower 25-OH VD level, CD4 + T cell count, and IL-6 level than those without osteoarthritis.
7.Effect of electroacupuncture on hippocampal glycolysis via the regulation of the Akt/mTOR/HIF-1α signaling pathway in Alzheimer's disease model mice
Zhaoxie YU ; Yao WANG ; Yanan LI ; Chunfeng LYU ; Junling LI ; Xun ZHANG ; Zhipeng FENG ; Feng SHEN ; Yanchun WANG
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(10):1460-1469
Objective This study aimed to investigate the regulatory effect of electroacupuncture(EA)intervention on the protein kinase B(Akt)/mammalian target of rapamycin(mTOR)/hypoxia-inducible factor 1α(HIF-1α)signaling pathway in the hippocampal tissue of Alzheimer's disease(AD)model mice and its effect on astrocytic glycolytic function,further exploring how EA ameliorates AD-related cognitive impairment.Methods Eighteen APP/PS1 mice were randomly divided into model,EA,and sham EA groups(n=6)using the random number table method.Six wild-type C57BL/6J mice served as the control group.The EA group received EA stimulation at acupoints"Shenshu"(BL23),"Baihui"(GV20),and"Zusanli"(ST36)(administered every other day,20 min per session,for 4 weeks).The sham EA group received identical needle insertions at the same acupoints without electrical stimulation.The control and model groups were only restrained.Cognitive function was assessed using the Morris water maze and Y-maze spontaneous alternation tests.Hippocampal morphology was observed via hematoxylin and eosin staining.Hippocampal β-amyloid peptide 1-42(Aβ1-42)deposition was detected using immunohistochemistry.HIF-1α protein expression,the p-Akt/Akt,and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios were measured using Western blotting.Pyruvate kinase M2(PKM2)and lactate dehydrogenase A(LDHA)activities were quantified using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.Hexokinase(HK)activity and L-lactate content were determined using a colorimetric assay.Co-localization of LDHA with the astrocyte marker glial fibrillary acidic protein was quantitatively analyzed using immunofluorescence double-labeling combined with Pearson's correlation coefficient.Results Compared with the control group,the model group mice exhibited cognitive decline,as shown by prolonged escape latency(P<0.01),reduced number of platform crossings,lower time spent in the target quadrant,and decreased spontaneous alternation accuracy(P<0.01).The hippocampal neurons showed cell body swelling,deeper nuclear staining,enlarged intercellular spaces,and increased average optical density of Aβ1-42(P<0.01).The p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios,as well as HIF-1α protein expression,were elevated(P<0.01).PKM2,LDHA,HK,and L-lactic acid levels were significantly increased(P<0.01),and the co-localization coefficient of LDHA with astrocytes was enhanced.Compared to the model group,the EA group of mice showed improved cognitive function.The hippocampal neurons had more intact structures,with a more uniform cell distribution.The average optical density of Aβ1-42 decreased(P<0.01),and the p-Akt/Akt and p-mTOR/mTOR ratios,as well as HIF-1α protein expression,decreased(P<0.01).PKM2,LDHA,HK,and L-lactic acid levels decreased(P<0.05),and the co-localization coefficient of LDHA with astrocytes significantly decreased(P<0.01).No significant improvement was observed in any of the indicators in the sham EA group compared with the EA group.Conclusion EA at"Shenshu"(BL23),"Baihui"(GV20),and"Zusanli"(ST36)ameliorates cognitive dysfunction in AD model mice.The underlying mechanism may involve suppressing the overactivation of the hippocampal Akt/mTOR/HIF-1α signaling pathway,thereby downregulating key glycolytic enzyme activities and reducing abnormal lactate accumulation.Furthermore,the astrocytic glycolytic metabolic pathway may constitute a key therapeutic target for this intervention.
8.Diagnostic value of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT combined with abnormal prothrombin in different tumors
Meng-Xia ZHAO ; Jing YANG ; Li-Sha WANG ; Yi-Bo LI ; Bo-Xun CHEN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(6):728-732
Objective To explore the diagnostic value of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT combined with abnormal prothrombin(PIVKA-Ⅱ)in the diagnosis of different tumors.Methods A total of 200 patients with suspected cancer who underwent examinations in the Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University from September 2021 to December 2023 were retrospectively selected,including 51 suspected liver cancer,49 suspected pancreatic cancer,52 suspected rectal cancer and 48 suspected prostate cancer.All patients underwent both serum PIVKA-Ⅱ testing and 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT imaging.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was used to assess the diagnostic performance of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT and serum PIVKA-Ⅱ for liver cancer,pancreatic cancer,rectal cancer and prostate cancer.Results No significant differences were found in general data of 4 suspected tumor groups(P>0.05)except for age.Serum PIVKA-Ⅱ levels were significantly higher in patients with suspected liver cancer and rectal cancer compared with those with suspected pancreatic cancer and prostate cancer(P<0.05).No significant difference was observed in the serum PIVKA-Ⅱ levels between suspected pancreatic cancer group and suspected prostate cancer group(P>0.05).The positive rates of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT and serum PIVKA-Ⅱ for diagnosing liver,pancreatic,rectal,and prostate cancers were significantly lower than those of pathological examination(49.0%vs.47.1%vs.92.2%,57.1%vs.55.1%vs.87.8%,48.1%vs.44.2%vs.92.3%,64.6%vs.62.5%vs.89.6%,respectively,P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that serum PIVKA-Ⅱ had a sensitivity of 79.06%,specificity of 72.02%,area under ROC curve(AUC)of 0.822,and Youden index of 0.512.For 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT,the sensitivity was 79.11%,specificity 72.07%,AUC 0.829,and Youden index 0.510.The combined use of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT and serum PIVKA-Ⅱ achieved higher diagnostic accuracy,with a sensitivity of 93.28%,specificity of 81.15%,AUC of 0.924 and Youden index of 0.744,all surpassing the single index.Conclusion Both 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT and serum PIVKA-Ⅱ are effective diagnostic tools for liver,pancreatic,rectal,and prostate cancers,with the combined approach yielding superior diagnostic performance.
9.The changes of bronchial mucosa after bronchial artery embolization:a clinical study
Weijie LUO ; Liguo DAI ; Xun WANG ; Qikun GUO ; Menglan CHU ; Wei LUO ; Qing LAI ; Tongqiang LI ; Bin XIONG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2025;34(2):145-147
Objective To evaluate the changes of bronchial mucosa observed by fiberoptic bronchoscopy after bronchial arterial embolization(BAE)treatment.Methods A total of 176 patients,who received BAE at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University of China from May 2019 to March 2024,were enrolled in this study.The pre-BAE and post-BAE bronchial mucosa was checked by fiberoptic bronchoscopy.Results Of the 176 patients,fiberoptic bronchoscopy showed no abnormal findings in 143 and showed abnormal findings in 33.All the abnormal findings were mucosal congestion and oedema,in some cases coexisting vascular bulge was seen,but no manifestations of ischemia or necrosis of the bronchial mucosa could be found.In 22 patients,the preoperative and postoperative 7-day fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed that both preoperative and postoperative examinations showed no obvious abnormalities of the bronchial mucosa in 13 patients,preoperative examination had abnormalities of the bronchial mucosa in 9 patients,postoperative examination showed no obvious abnormalities of the bronchial mucosa in 3 patients,and in one patient the postoperative degree of bronchial mucosal congestion and oedema was significantly improved when compared with its preoperative degree.Conclusion BAE does not cause ischemic necrosis or shedding of bronchial mucosa,and BAE can reduce the degree of bronchial mucosal congestion in some patients.
10.Feasibility of appropriately extending the surgical interval after neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Jiayi GENG ; Teng MU ; Heng ZHAO ; Jingwei ZHANG ; Xiuyuan CHEN ; Wenhan WENG ; Xizhao SUI ; Yun LI ; Xun WANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2025;63(7):597-604
Objective:To investigate the impact of the interval between neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy(nICT) and surgery on pathological outcomes and prognosis in patients.Methods:This is a retrospective cohort study. A total of 115 patients with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who underwent nICT followed by sequential surgery at Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University People′s Hospital or Department of Thoracic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2020 to April 2024 were included. Among them, 99 were male and 16 were female, with an age of ( M(IQR)) 65 (11) years (range:45 to 81 years). All patients received 2 to 6 cycles of paclitaxel plus platinum-based doublet chemotherapy combined with PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitors. The resectability of tumors was assessed based on CT scans of the chest and abdomen, and surgical approaches included Sweet surgery, Mckeown surgery, and Ivor-Lewis surgery. Patients were divided into a short-interval group (4 to <6 weeks) and a long-interval group (6 to 12 weeks) based on the interval between neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy and surgery. General patient data, surgical details, pathological response, and prognosis were collected and analyzed. Data comparisons were performed using independent sample t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ 2 test, or Fisher′s exact test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent factors influencing pathological complete response (pCR). Survival analysis was conducted using the Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test. Results:There were no significant differences in baseline characteristics, neoadjuvant treatment details, surgical outcomes, or postoperative complications between the long-interval group and the short-interval group (all P>0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed that, among clinical factors, interval between neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy and surgery was significantly associated with pCR (long-interval group vs. short-interval group: OR=4.14, 95% CI:1.63 to 10.50, P=0.003). The pCR rate was higher in the long-interval group (43.6% vs. 17.1%, χ2=6.48, P=0.011). Survival analysis showed no significant differences in overall survival ( P=0.094) or disease-free survival ( P=0.840) between the two groups. Conclusion:Appropriately extending the surgical interval after neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy maybe lead to a higher pCR rate, without increasing surgical difficulty or damaging prognosis.

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