1.Current status of dental caries among primary and middle school students in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps
CHEN Hui ; MIAO Shanshan ; LIU Xianfeng ; ZHANG Hui
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2026;38(1):102-106
Objective:
To understand the prevalence of dental caries and its influencing factors among primary and middle school students in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (hereinafter referred to as "the Corps"), so as to provide a reference for formulating targeted prevention strategies and promoting oral health of primary and middle school students.
Methods:
Primary and middle school students in the Corps were selected as survey subjects by a multi-stage stratified random cluster sampling method in September 2023. Basic information and dietary behaviors were collected through questionnaire surveys, and dental caries status was examined by oral health technicians. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of dental caries among primary and middle school students.
Results:
A total of 80 370 primary and middle school students were investigated, including 40 582 males (50.49%) and 39 788 females (49.51%). There were 37 608 primary school students (46.79%), 34 612 junior high school students (43.07%), and 8 150 senior high school students (10.14%). There were 26 669 students with dental caries, with a prevalence rate of 33.18%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of dental caries was higher among female students (OR=1.170, 95%CI: 1.136-1.206), students in suburban counties (OR=1.212, 95%CI: 1.166-1.258), boarding students (OR=1.306, 95%CI: 1.257-1.357), and those with a frequency of fried food intake ≥1 time per day (OR=1.175, 95%CI: 1.084-1.273). Conversely, the risk of dental caries was lower among middle school students (OR=0.542, 95%CI: 0.524-0.560), high school students (OR=0.661, 95%CI: 0.620-0.705), and those with a frequency of vegetable intake ≥1 time per day (1 time per day, OR=0.900, 95%CI: 0.838-0.967), (≥2 time per day, OR=0.879, 95%CI: 0.819-0.944), and those who sometimes ate breakfast (OR=0.907, 95%CI: 0.874-0.942).
Conclusions
The prevalence of dental caries among primary and middle school students in the Corps is relatively high, and is influenced by various factors such as gender, school stage, area, boarding status, and dietary behaviors. It is suggested to strengthen oral health knowledge education among students, conduct regular oral health examinations, and improve the overall level of oral health.
2.Clinical observation of evolocumab combined with atorvastatin in the treatment of borderline coronary artery disease
Ruiya SU ; Lichuang WANG ; Ou ZHANG ; Xianfeng ZENG ; Xian WEN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1318-1322
OBJECTIVE To observe the clinical efficacy of evolocumab combined with atorvastatin in the treatment of patients with borderline coronary heart disease (CHD). METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, 342 hospitalized patients diagnosed with borderline CHD were enrolled in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanyang Medical College from August 2021 to June 2024, and divided into control group (treated with atorvastatin, 190 cases) and trial group (treated with evolocumab combined with atorvastatin, 152 cases) according to therapeutic regimen. Blood lipid indexes, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and intravascular ultrasound of the coronary artery at baseline and after 1 year of treatment, and incidence of cardiovascular adverse events were compared after propensity score matching. RESULTS A total of 295 patients (158 in control group and 137 in trial group) were finally included in the analysis. One year after the treatment, compared with control group, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and hs-CRP levels were decreased significantly in trial group ( P <0.05), whereas high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was increased significantly ( P <0.05). The lumen diameter, lumen area, and the minimum lumen area were significantly increased ( P <0.05), while plaque area and plaque burden were significantly decreased ( P <0.05). Overall incidence of adverse events in trial group was significantly lower than that in control group ( P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS Evolocumab combined with atorvastatin can significantly improve coronary luminal narrowing and reduce plaque burden, as well as reduce the incidence of cardiovascular adverse events in patients with borderline CHD.
3.Pathogenic characteristics of measles virus genotype D8 in three cases in Daye City, Hubei Province in 2025
Ting ZHANG ; Wenjing ZOU ; Xianfeng TANG ; Jing LI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2026;37(5):31-35
Objective To analyze the pathogenic characteristics of measles virus genotype D8 in three cases in Hubei Province. Methods An epidemiological investigation was conducted on three consecutive confirmed cases of measles in a city of Hubei Province within a week. Measles virus IgM antibody was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the measles virus nucleic acid was detected by real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain, and the reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction was used to amplify the C-terminal 450-nucleotide sequence of the N gene. A phylogenetic tree of measles virus genotypes was constructed to compare the isolated strains with reference strains of measles from other regions, and the nucleotide homology and genotype were analyzed. Results The nucleotide homology of the N gene of three measles virus strains in Hubei Province in 2025 was 99.80%-100.00%, with one amino acid site difference. The N gene homology with the Swiss strain (MVs/Bern.CHE/19.23D8) and the Japanese strain (MVs/Tokyo.JPN/24.23/23124/D8) was 99.3% -99.7%, with one amino acid site difference. The nucleotide homology of N gene with the WHO D8 genotype reference strain (MVi/Manchester.GBR/30.94/D8) was 98.00%-98.20%, with six amino acid differences. The nucleotide homology of the N gene compared with the vaccine strain Shanghai-191 was 91.40%-91.60%, with 21 amino acid differences from the vaccine strain S191. Conclusion All the three measles virus strains in Hubei Province are of the genotype D8 and have a high homology. It is necessary to pay attention to imported cases of measles, and the etiological monitoring of measles virus should be continuously strengthened to provide a scientific basis for the elimination of measles.
4.Structural equation analysis of the incidence of shoulder WMSDs and individual and work-related factors
Shuang ZHOU ; Zhongxu WANG ; Ruijie LING ; Qing XU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Jue LI ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Yan YE ; Bin XIAO ; Hua ZOU ; Jianchao CHEN ; Dongxia LI ; Yongquan LIU ; Jixiang LIU ; Enfei JIANG ; Jun QI ; Liangying MEI ; Xianfeng ZHAO ; Mimi YANG ; Ning JIA
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(2):91-100
Objective:To investigate the incidence of shoulder work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among occupational population in China, and to explore their intrinsic association with personal and work-related factors.Methods:In April 2024, 73497 valid questionnaires of the Chinese version of the Musculoskeletal Disorders Electronic Questionnaire were retrospectively analyzed from June 2018 to December 2023 in 22 provinces and 29 key industries in China, and the general information, occurrence of WMSDs and related risk factors of key occupational populations in different regions in China were collected. By using Chi-square test and confirmatory factor analysis, the relationship between shoulder fatigue and pain in key occupational groups and individual factors, work type, work posture and work organization was discussed, and the internal relationship was analyzed based on structural equation model.Results:Higher incidence of shoulder fatigue and pain were associated with female, lack of physical exercise, uncomfortable working posture and neck leaning forward ( P<0.05). Structural equation model analysis showed that work type, work posture and work organization were strongly correlated ( r=0.58, 0.55). Work organization and work type were strongly correlated with shoulder fatigue ( r=0.65) and moderately correlated with shoulder fatigue ( r=0.21). Shoulder fatigue was moderately associated with shoulder pain ( r=0.40). Individual factors, work type, work posture and shoulder fatigue could directly affect shoulder pain ( OR=0.07, -0.09, 0.17 and 0.40), and work type and work posture could also indirectly affect shoulder pain through shoulder fatigue ( OR=0.08, 0.03). Work organization only indirectly affected shoulder pain through shoulder fatigue ( OR=0.26) . Conclusion:The main influencing factor of shoulder pain is shoulder fatigue, followed by work posture and individual factors. Structural equation model can better reflect the complex relationship between work type, work posture and work organization and shoulder WMSDs. Improving work posture and work organization may be an effective way to control the influence of shoulder fatigue on shoulder pain.
5.Identification of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome infection in pig herds from Henan Province
Xingang WANG ; Zhanda GUO ; Jimei DU ; Xingyu JI ; Xianfeng ZHANG ; Lu CHEN ; Yan-hui WANG ; Chuanqing WANG
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(3):427-435
In order to understand the epidemic situation of European porcine reproductive and re-spiratory syndrome virus 1(PRRSV1)in Henan Province,molecular epidemiological investigation and virus identification were conducted on clinical specimens from some large-scale pig farms in Henan Province.RT-PCR detection and sequencing were carried out using specific primers for PRRSVI ORF5 gene.As a result,eight PRRSV1 positive samples were detected with six ORF5 gene sequences and one full gene sequence obtained.A strain of PRRSVI named as HENZMD-10 was successfully isolated using PAM cells.Based on the genetic variation analysis,the six ORF5 genes obtained were all PRRSVI.The isolated strains have relatively large ORF5 gene genetic vari-ation,belonging to different branches on the genetic evolution tree.Among them,HENJZ-11,HENJY-7,and HENJY-8 were relatively close in genetic evolution and belonged to the same branch.The genome length of HENZMD-10 isolate was 15 071 bp.Alignment analysis showed that HENZMD-10 strain shared an 89.1%of nucleotide sequence with the LV strain;62.1%and 61.5%with PRRSV2 ATCC-VR2332 strain and the American NADC30 strain,respectively.The nucleotide similarity of HENZMD-10 strain with the domestic JXA1 strain was 61.6%.The phylo-genetic analysis using complete genome sequence showed that HENZMD-10 strain was relatively close to the domestic isolated PRRSV1 NVDC-NM1-2011,LNEU12 and FJEU13 strains.The suc-cessful isolation of one PRRSV1 strain in Henan Province provides the basis for understanding the epidemic dynamics and prevention and control of PRRSV1 in China.
6.Structural equation analysis and modeling of upper limb WMSDs and their adverse ergonomic factors
Siwu ZHONG ; Ning JIA ; Xin SUN ; Meibian ZHANG ; Qing XU ; Huadong ZHANG ; Ruijie LING ; Yimin LIU ; Gang LI ; Yan YIN ; Hua SHAO ; Jue LI ; Hengdong ZHANG ; Bing QIU ; Dayu WANG ; Qiang ZENG ; Rugang WANG ; Yan YE ; Bin XIAO ; Hua ZOU ; Jianchao CHEN ; Dongxia LI ; Yongquan LIU ; Qinghua SHI ; Jixiang LIU ; Enfei JIANG ; Jun QI ; Liangying MEI ; Xianfeng ZHAO ; Mimi YANG ; Xinwei GUO ; Zhi WANG ; Zhongxu WANG
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(4):254-263
Objective:To explore the structural relationship between WMSDs in the upper limbs and various risk factors in the occupational population in China, based on a large sample epidemiological survey and structural equation analysis, and to establish a structural equation model, so as to lay a foundation for the prevention and control of such diseases.Methods:The Chinese version of the Musculoskeletal Disorders Electronic Questionnaire was used to conduct a nationwide survey on the prevalence of WMSDs in the upper extremity. Six factors related to WMSDs in the upper extremity were extracted by the classification standard of adverse ergonomic factors and their source and confirmatory factor analysis, including work organization, work type, upper extremity work posture, individual factors, upper extremity fatigue and upper extremity WMSDs. The structural equation analysis was carried out and the structural equation model was established.Results:The incidence of WMSDs and fatigue in the upper limbs was 24.44% and 43.76%, respectively. The adjusted structural equation model fitting indicators were generally up to the standard (GFI=1.000, AGFI=1.000, RMSEA=0.043, NFI=0.808, TLI=0.784) . The four exogenous latent variables of work organization, work type, upper limb work posture and individual factors were correlated. There was a strong positive correlation between job type and upper limb work posture ( r=0.865) , a moderate positive correlation between work organization and job type and upper limb work posture ( r=0.570, 0.490) , and a weak negative correlation between individual factors and the other three exogenous latent variables. Upper limb work posture and individual factors had direct effects on upper limb WMSDs, and the effect coefficients were 0.10 and 0.06, respectively. Upper limb fatigue played a mediating role between work organization, work type, upper limb work posture and upper limb WMSDs. The effect coefficient was 0.46, and the composition ratios of indirect effects were 100.0%, 100.0%, and 38.3%, respectively. The direct path effect of upper limb work posture, individual factors and upper limb WMSDs was weaker than the mediating path through upper limb fatigue. Conclusion:When carrying out the prevention and control of upper limbWMSDs, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the pathogenesis path of upper limb muscle fatigue and upper limb WMSDs caused by work organization, work type, and upper limb work posture, so as to provide theoretical reference for improving the prevention and control level of such diseases.
7.Efficacy of RCA-PDCA in improving the rate of bladder filling before embryo transfer
Yaqin WANG ; Meiling XIA ; Longchang XU ; Maoling ZHANG ; Xianfeng SHI
Modern Clinical Nursing 2025;24(6):65-70
Objective To enhance the qualified rate of preoperative bladder filling and improve the experience of embryo transfer by implementing a nursing intervention based on the root cause analysis and plan-do-check-act(RCA-PDCA)cycle.Methods A before-after comparative study was conducted among the patients who received embryo transfer at a Tire-ⅢA specialist hospital between January and April 2024.The patient who received embryo transfer between January and February 2024(n=130)were assigned to the control group with routine nursing.Those who received embryo transfer between March and April 2024 were assigned to the trial group(n=136)with nursing intervention based on RCA-PDCA.The two groups were compared in terms of the qualified rate of bladder filling,endometrial visualisation rate,instrument-assisted transfer rate and level of comfort.Results A total of 126 women in the control group and 131 in the trial group completed the study.The patient in the trial group demonstrated significantly higher qualified rate of bladder filling and endometrial visualisation rate in comparison with those in the control group(70.2%vs.38.1%,81.7%vs.51.6%,respectively).The trial group also had lower rates in both of the instrument-assisted transfer and the incidence of mild pain than those in the control group(2.3%vs.7.9%,32.1%vs.53.2%,respectively;P<0.05).Conclusion RCA-PDCA is effective in improving preoperative bladder filling and endometrial visualisation,reducing instrument-assisted transfer and enhancing preoperative bladder comfort in the women receiving embryo transfer.
8.Research progress on ferroptosis mediated by microglia in hypoxic-ischemic brain damage.
Tao GUO ; Hanjun ZUO ; Xianfeng KUANG ; Shukun ZHANG ; Bolin CHEN ; Lixing LUO ; Xiao YANG ; Zhao WANG ; Juanjuan LI
Chinese Journal of Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2025;41(6):552-558
In hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD), the programmed cell death known as ferroptosis is significantly activated. Microglial cells demonstrate a high level of sensitivity to iron accumulation. Understanding how to regulate the dual role of microglia and transforming the microglial ferroptosis to a moderate and controllable process has considerable implications for the targeted treatment in HIBD. This paper serves as an overview of microglia-mediated ferroptosis in HIBD as a disease model. We discuss various aspects centered around microglia, including pathophysiological mechanisms, polarization and functions of microglia, molecular mechanisms of ferroptosis, signaling pathways, and therapeutic strategies. The review aims to provide a reference for studies of ferroptosis in microglia.
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9.Mitochondrial quality control disorder in neurodegenerative disorders:Potential and advantages of traditional Chinese medicines
Lei XU ; Tao ZHANG ; Baojie ZHU ; Honglin TAO ; Yue LIU ; Xianfeng LIU ; Yi ZHANG ; Xianli MENG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2025;15(4):742-758
Neurodegenerative disorders(NDDs)are prevalent chronic conditions characterized by progressive synaptic loss and pathological protein alterations.Increasing evidence suggested that mitochondrial quality control(MQC)serves as the key cellular process responsible for clearing misfolded proteins and impaired mitochondria.Herein,we provided a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms through which MQC mediates the onset and progression of NDDs,emphasizing mitochondrial dynamic stability,the clearance of damaged mitochondria,and the generation of new mitochondria.In addition,traditional Chinese medicines(TCMs)and their active monomers targeting MQC in NDD treatment have been demonstrated.Consequently,we compiled the TCMs that show great potential in the treatment of NDDs by targeting MQC,aiming to offer novel insights and a scientific foundation for the use of MQC stabilizers in NDD prevention and treatment.
10.Remodeling characteristics of H3K27me3-marked silencers in gastric signet-ring cell carcinoma and its transcriptional regulatory function
Aibei DU ; Yuanfeng REN ; Zhaole CHU ; Biying LIU ; Xianfeng LI ; Junyu XIANG ; Dongfeng CHEN ; Tao WANG ; Bin WANG ; Haiying GUO ; Xuan ZHANG ; Yuhong LI
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(5):417-425
Objective To draw the genome-wide distribution and remodeling characteristics of H3K27me3 silencers in signet-ring cell carcinoma of the stomach(SRCC)through epigenetic sequencing technology,and to investigate their roles in transcriptional regulation in order to elucidate the regulatory mechanism of SRCC malignant progression.Methods The study was conducted on 35 gastric samples obtained by gastroendoscopic biopsy(15 normal and 20 SRCC tissues)from Department of Gastroenterology of Army Medical Center of PLA between January 2021 and December 2023.Multi-omics analyses,including assay for transposase-accessible chromatin with high-throughput sequencing(ATAC-seq),cleavage under targets and tagmentation(CUT&Tag)and transcriptome sequencing(RNA-seq),were performed to identify chromatin accessibility,H3K27me3 silencer regions,and transcriptional changes,with aid of Illumina NovaSeq 6000.H3K27me3 related differentially expressed genes(|Log2FC|>1,FDR<0.05)were screened using DESeq2.Gene Ontology(GO)analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)analysis were employed to analyze the enrichment function,and Homer was employed to identify transcription factor motifs.A regulatory network was constructed using Cytoscape,and then validated using immunohistochemistry to explore its regulatory mechanism.Results H3K27me3 silencers were primarily located in distal intergenic regions(37.06%)in SRCC.Compared with the normal tissues,SRCC showed a significant reduction in H3K27me3 silencer signals(95%CI:1.34~2.30,P=0.007)with 6 257 lost sites(FDR<0.01).Integrating CUT&Tag and RNA-seq revealed 380 up-regulated immune-related genes,particularly in T cell receptor signaling(OR=4.2,95%CI:2.8~6.3,P=0.002).Immunohistochemistry confirmed elevated expression of transcription factor EHF(P<0.05).Conclusion There is the remodeling of H3K27me3 silencers in SRCC,and EHF may potentially play a crucial role in the SRCC malignant progression.


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