Objective To evaluate the influence of the wearing position of dosimeters outside lead aprons on effective dose estimation for interventional radiology workers, analyze the differences between single and double dosimeter methods in effective dose estimation, and provide a reference for the personal dose monitoring of interventional radiology workers. Methods This study employed a combined approach of on-site monitoring and Monte Carlo simulation to evaluate the impact of the wearing position of dosimeters outside lead aprons on effective dose estimation, as well as the differences between effective doses measured using single and double dosimeters. Interventional radiology workers wore dosimeters at three positions: the neck outside the lead collar, the left chest outside the lead apron, and inside the lead apron. Effective doses were estimated using the single and double dosimeter methods specified in GBZ 128-2019 Specifications for individual monitoring of occupational external exposure, and the impact of different wearing positions on the estimation results was compared. Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations were used to model dose distributions at the neck outside the lead collar and at the left chest outside the lead apron for operators performing cardiovascular interventions under tube voltages of 70, 80, 90, and 100 kVp and exposure angles of posteroanterior (PA), anteroposterior (AP), and left anterior oblique 45° (LAO45°) positions. The study assessed the impact of dosimeter wearing position on effective dose estimation. Results Monte Carlo simulations demonstrated that neck doses consistently exceeded left chest doses across different tube voltages and exposure angles, with neck-to-chest dose ratios of 0.80-0.90. Under identical tube voltage conditions, AP showed the highest doses, followed by LAO45°, and PA demonstrated the lowest doses. The single and double dosimeter methods exhibited consistent patterns in effective dose estimation. Single dosimeter method generally yielded higher effective doses with relative deviations of 9.9% to 83%, though these deviations decreased under high tube voltages. Field monitoring data indicated that most interventional radiology workers maintained relative deviations between single and double dosimeter calculations below 6%, with neck-to-chest dose ratios of 0.95-1.1. The estimation patterns remained consistent across both methods, though single dosimeter method showed slightly higher results. Conclusion Under PA, AP, or LAO45°, the doses at the neck consistently exceeded those at the left chest. Therefore, when wearing lead protective equipment, the dosimeter should be properly positioned at the neck outside the lead collar to accurately reflect the radiation doses of surgeons. Some interventional radiology workers improperly positioned the dosimeter (intended at the neck outside the lead collar) at the left chest outside the lead apron, and this may result in an underestimation of the effective dose.

Objective:To test the reliability and validity of the ADHD self-report scale-revised (ASRS-R) among Chinese children aged 8-14 and provide preliminary evidence for the use of ASRS-R as a tool for identifying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in Chinese children aged 8-14 years.Methods:In October 2023, elementary school students aged 8-14 from five elementary school in Shenzhen were selected for the survey through convenience sampling. The subjects were tested using ASRS-R and strengths and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ). Among them, exploratory factor analysis and item analysis were conducted on sample 1 ( n=1 558), confirmatory factor analysis, calibration correlation validity and reliability analysis were conducted on sample 2 ( n=1 648), and retest reliability analysis was conducted on sample 3 ( n=300).The data was subjected to item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, calibration correlation validity and reliability analysis by SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 23.0 softwares. Results:Exploratory factor analysis showed that the KMO value was 0.947, the cumulative variance contribution was 41.061%, and the loadings for the entries ranged from 0.454 to 0.697.The confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit of the two-factor model ( χ2/ df=3.355, CFI=0.959, TLI=0.952, RMSEA=0.038, SRMR=0.029, AGFI=0.962, NFI=0.943, IFI=0.952), and was applicable to primary school students of different grades and genders. The internal consistency coefficients of the total scale, the dimensions of inattention and hyperactive/impulsivity were 0.876, 0.815, 0.769, respectively and the retest reliability of total scale was 0.984. Item analysis showed that the correlation coefficients between the score of each item and the total score of the scale ranged from 0.503 to 0.663(all P<0.01). Conclusion:The ASRS-R has good reliability and validity and is suitable for the identification of ADHD behavior in Chinese children aged 8-14.

OBJECTIVE: To establish a genotyping method for Diego, MNS and Kell blood groups based on quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) technology, and preliminarily apply it to the screening of rare blood groups in blood donors. METHODS: Blood group gene standards containing heterozygous and homozygous alleles were prepared by blood group serological and PCR-SBT methods. Specific amplification primers and hybridization probes were designed, and explore to establish the qPCR method for detecting Diego, MNS, and Kell blood group genotypes. Then the established qPCR method was used to identify blood group genotypes of 186 blood donor samples. RESULTS: A method based on qPCR technology was established to identify Dia/Dib, S/s and K/k blood group antigens. The genotyping results of the gene standard samples were consistent with the serological testing results and genotypes detected by PCR-SBT. qPCR testing of 186 samples identified 11 cases of DI*A/B heterozygosity and 19 cases of GYPB*S/s heterozygosity, and the rest were DI*B/B, GYPB*s/s, KEL*02/02 homozygosity. No rare blood group genotypes of DI*A/A, GYPB*S/S, KEL*01.01/01.01 were found. CONCLUSION The established qPCR method is suitable for genotyping on Diego, MNS and Kell blood group, and it can be used for batch screening of blood donors and the establishment of rare blood group bank.
Humans ; Genotype ; Genotyping Techniques/methods* ; Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/methods* ; Blood Group Antigens/genetics* ; Kell Blood-Group System/genetics* ; Blood Donors ; Blood Grouping and Crossmatching/methods* ; Erythrocytes ; MNSs Blood-Group System/genetics*

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the protective effects of stir-fried Semen Armeniacae Amarum (SAA) against aristolochic acid I (AAI)-induced nephrotoxicity and DNA adducts and elucidate the underlying mechanism involved for ensuring the safe use of Asari Radix et Rhizoma. METHODS: In vitro, HEK293T cells overexpressing Flag-tagged multidrug resistance-associated protein 3 (MRP3) were constructed by Lentiviral transduction, and inhibitory effect of top 10 common pairs of medicinal herbs with Asari Radix et Rhizoma in clinic on MRP3 activity was verified using a self-constructed fluorescence screening system. The mRNA, protein expressions, and enzyme activity levels of NAD(P)H quinone dehydrogenase 1 (NQO1) and cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) were measured in differentiated HepaRG cells. Hepatocyte toxicity after inhibition of AAI metabolite transport was detected using cell counting kit-8 assay. In vivo, C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into 5 groups according to a random number table, including: control (1% sodium bicarbonate), AAI (10 mg/kg), stir-fried SAA (1.75 g/kg) and AAI + stir-fried SAA (1.75 and 8.75 g/kg) groups, 6 mice in each group. After 7 days of continuous gavage administration, liver and kidney damages were assessed, and the protein expressions and enzyme activity of liver metabolic enzymes NQO1 and CYP1A2 were determined simultaneously. RESULTS: In vivo, combination of 1.75 g/kg SAA and 10 mg/kg AAI suppressed AAI-induced nephrotoxicity and reduced dA-ALI formation by 26.7%, and these detoxification effects in a dose-dependent manner (P<0.01). Mechanistically, SAA inhibited MRP3 transport in vitro, downregulated NQO1 expression in vivo, increased CYP1A2 expression and enzymatic activity in vitro and in vivo, respectively (P<0.05 or P<0.01). Notably, SAA also reduced AAI-induced hepatotoxicity throughout the detoxification process, as indicated by a 41.3% reduction in the number of liver adducts (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Stir-fried SAA is a novel drug candidate for the suppression of AAI-induced liver and kidney damages. The protective mechanism may be closely related to the regulation of transporters and metabolic enzymes.
Aristolochic Acids/toxicity* ; Animals ; Humans ; NAD(P)H Dehydrogenase (Quinone)/genetics* ; HEK293 Cells ; Kidney/pathology* ; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2/genetics* ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; DNA Adducts/drug effects* ; Male ; Kidney Diseases/drug therapy* ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal/therapeutic use* ; Mice ; Prunus armeniaca ; Plant Extracts

Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) encompasses damage to nerves located outside the central nervous system, adversely affecting both motor and sensory functions. Although peripheral nerves possess an intrinsic capacity for self-repair, severe injuries frequently result in significant tissue loss and erroneous axonal junctions, thereby impeding complete recovery and potentially causing neuropathic pain. Various therapeutic strategies, including surgical interventions, biomaterials, and pharmacological agents, have been developed to enhance nerve repair processes. While preclinical studies in animal models have demonstrated the efficacy of certain pharmacological agents in promoting nerve regeneration and mitigating inflammation, only a limited number of these agents have been translated into clinical practice to expedite nerve regeneration. Chinese herb medicine (CHM) possesses a longstanding history in the treatment of various ailments and demonstrates potential efficacy in addressing PNI through its distinctive, cost-effective, and multifaceted methodologies. This review critically examines the advancements in the application of CHM for PNI treatment and nerve regeneration. In particular, we have summarized the most commonly employed and rigorously investigated CHM prescriptions, individual herbs, and natural products, elucidating their respective functions and underlying mechanisms in the context of PNI treatment. Furthermore, we have deliberated on the prospective development of CHM in both clinical practice and fundamental research.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal/pharmacology* ; Humans ; Peripheral Nerve Injuries/drug therapy* ; Animals ; Nerve Regeneration/drug effects* ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional

OBJECTIVE: Patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection frequently develop central nervous system damage, yet the mechanisms driving this pathology remain unclear. This study investigated the primary pathways and key factors underlying brain tissue damage induced by the SARS-CoV-2 beta variant (lineage B.1.351). METHODS: K18-hACE2 and C57BL/6 mice were intranasally infected with the SARS-CoV-2 beta variant. Viral replication, pathological phenotypes, and brain transcriptomes were analyzed. Gene Ontology (GO) analysis was performed to identify altered pathways. Expression changes of host genes were verified using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blot. RESULTS: Pathological alterations were observed in the lungs of both mouse strains. However, only K18-hACE2 mice exhibited elevated viral RNA loads and infectious titers in the brain at 3 days post-infection, accompanied by neuropathological injury and weight loss. GO analysis of infected K18-hACE2 brain tissue revealed significant dysregulation of genes associated with innate immunity and antiviral defense responses, including type I interferons, pro-inflammatory cytokines, Toll-like receptor signaling components, and interferon-stimulated genes. Neuroinflammation was evident, alongside activation of apoptotic and pyroptotic pathways. Furthermore, altered neural cell marker expression suggested viral-induced neuroglial activation, resulting in caspase 4 and lipocalin 2 release and disruption of neuronal molecular networks. CONCLUSION These findings elucidate mechanisms of neuropathogenicity associated with the SARS-CoV-2 beta variant and highlight therapeutic targets to mitigate COVID-19-related neurological dysfunction.
Animals ; COVID-19/genetics* ; Mice ; Brain/metabolism* ; Apoptosis ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; SARS-CoV-2/physiology* ; Pyroptosis ; Gene Expression Profiling ; Transcriptome ; Male ; Female

Objective:To explore the role positioning and job responsibilities of integrated care managers in China, with a view to providing reference for policy formulation and career development.Methods:The qualitative study was conducted. From December 2023 to July 2024, 18 frontline workers and managers working in integrated care in two hospitals, two community health service centers and seven elderly care institutions in Beijing were selected by purposive sampling method to conduct semi-structured interviews. Colaizzi 7-step analysis was used to analyze the data.Results:A total of six core roles and seven responsibilities of the integrated care managers were identified, including the role of the comprehensive assessor and the responsibility of conducting comprehensive health assessments, the role of the team collaborator and the responsibility of organizing interdisciplinary discussions, decision-making and collaboration, the role of the case manager and the responsibility of developing and implementing integrated care plans, the role of the resource integrator and the responsibility of coordinating and integrating resources, the role of the service controller and the responsibility of supervising and optimizing care services, the role of professional leader and communicator and the responsibility of promoting team building and development, and the responsibility of leading professional innovation and growth.Conclusions:As an emerging complex professional talent to cope with population aging, clarifying their roles and responsibilities is of great significance in realizing the goal of healthy aging and building an integrated healthcare service system in China. Integrated care managers should be based on personalized, multi-level, and whole-process care service needs, flexibly adapt to diversified role changes, and stimulate their own intrinsic motivation and innovation ability to provide high-quality care services.

Objective:To understand the usability evaluation indicators for intelligent caregiving robots in elderly care from the perspectives of stakeholders, and provide a reference for constructing a usability evaluation indicator system for these robots.Methods:This study was a qualitative study. From November 2023 to May 2024, purposive sampling was used to select eight intelligent robot developers from three engineering universities and one medical technology company, seven intelligent product usage managers from three elderly care institutions in Beijing, and seven elderly users who have used intelligent caregiving robots at Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with these participants. The content analysis method was employed to organize and analyze the interview data, and themes were extracted.Results:A total of four themes and eleven sub-themes were identified: safety and reliability (mechanical safety, sensory safety, privacy safety) , performance (effectiveness, fault tolerance, intelligence) , user experience (learnability, ease of use, comfort) , and cost-effectiveness (cost-performance ratio, usage cost) .Conclusions:The usability evaluation indicators for intelligent caregiving robots in elderly care, extracted from multiple perspectives, provide a reference for constructing a scientific, reasonable, and comprehensive usability evaluation indicator system for intelligent caregiving robots in elderly care.

Objective:To explore the impact of community environment on the functional ability in the elderly based on a person-environment fit perspective.Methods:The descriptive qualitative research method was used. Applying the purposive sampling method, elderly people attending two community health centers and their subordinate health stations in Beijing were selected as respondents from January to May 2024. An interview outline was developed based on the person-environment fit theory, and semi-structured interviews were used to collect information. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis.Results:A total of 16 community elderly people were interviewed, and four themes were finalized, including multidimensional compensation of the environment for individual competence (accessible and convenient environments compensate for declining motor abilities, supportive physical environments compensate for declining vision and vitality, social support compensates for declining cognitive abilities, and age-friendly environments enhancing a sense of belonging and security) , congruence of personal preferences with the community environment (diversity of activities to meet individualized needs, environmental stability to ensure a sense of control over life, age-friendly digital environments to meet the digital needs of the elderly) , personal influencing factors of the perceived environment (length of residence, personal health status, personal social relations) , and coping styles with person-environment mismatches (enhancement of individual capabilities, use of assistive devices for self-empowerment, proactive home age-friendly adaptation, self-psychological adjustment) .Conclusions:Community healthcare workers should emphasize the role of the environment and give full consideration to the individual characteristics, needs and preferences of the elderly people, and pay special attention to the elderly people who have a poor perception of the environment and encourage them to take positive coping styles to adapt to the environment.

This study was aimed at establishing a method of ultra-fast quantitative PCR for Brucella detection.We used an exogenous recombinant plasmid as the internal reference and targeted the T4SS secretion system,an important Brucella viru-lence factor,to design specific primers and probes.The sensitivity,specificity,and repeatability of this method were evaluated,and a standard curve was constructed.The coincidence rate of detection findings with this method versus quantitative PCR was determined.This method markedly decreased the detection time to only 10 minutes.The standard curve demonstrated a good linear relationship(Y=-3.410 7x+38.357,R2=0.998 5)with a low minimum detection limit of 10 copies/μL.The method exhibited good specificity and did not specifically amplify several common clinical bacteria other than Brucella.The de-tection of three concentrations of positive plasmids yielded coefficients of variation(CVs)of 0.20％to 0.91％,thus demonstra-ting the method's excellent repeatability.Furthermore,140 clinical samples were analyzed concurrently with the fluorescence PCR method,which yielded a 100％compliance rate and consistent results.Our findings indicated that the Brucella ultra-fast quantitative PCR was ultrafast;had high sensitivity,high specificity,and good specificity;and can be used for the clinical de-tection of Brucella and emergency investigation of epidemics.Therefore,this method is valuable for the early diagnosis of Bru-cella.