Objective:To understand the characteristics of faculty in high-level public health schools in China, and analyze the differences in age, area and school level.Methods:Based on the internet information, the faculty information of 18 high-level public health schools was collected for a descriptive analysis on faculty characteristics.Results:There were 1 642 faculty members in the schools of public health in China, in whom 51.8% were women, 92.8% had doctorate, 32.4% had postdoctoral experience and 56.8% were former students staying to teach. The average age of the faculty members was (45.6±9.8) years. Meanwhile the top three study subjects were epidemiology and health statistics (31.0%), occupational health and environmental sanitation (16.5%), and health toxicology (16.3%). In the faculty members aged >40 years, 90.2% had doctorate, 62.6% were former students staying to teach, and 24.7% had no educational background of public health. The proportions of faculty members aged ≤40 years in the three groups mentioned above were 98.2%, 45.8% and 39.1% respectively. In terms of study subject, big data study were mainly conducted in the schools with top subject ranking and the schools in developed areas.Conclusions:The public health faculty was characterized by cross education background and high capability. The study subjects and sub-disciplines varied with schools and areas.

Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of Pipeline embolization device (PED) Shield in intracranial unruptured saccular aneurysms.Methods:This is a retrospective cohort study; 124 patients with intracranial unruptured saccular aneurysms treated with PED Shield at Department of Cerebrovascular Surgery, Neurosurgery Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University from July 2023 to October 2024 were enrolled. Intraoperative device-related complications and occurrence of hemorrhagic and ischemic complications within 30 days of the procedure were recorded. The clinical results and imaging results (degrees of stent patency and aneurysm occlusion rate) 6 months after follow-up were statistically analyzed. Modified Rankin scale (mRS) score>2 was defined as poor prognosis in clinical follow-up, and grade D according to O'Kelly Marotta (OKM) classification was considered as complete aneurysm occlusion in imaging follow-up.Results:Eighty-seven females and 37 males, aged (56.44±12.17) years (ranging from 27 to 80 years) were enrolled, with a maximum aneurysm diameter of 5.12 (3.73, 7.24) mm. Among the 124 patients, incidence of intraoperative instrument-related complications was 6.5% (8/124); and within 30 days of the procedure, incidence of ischemic complications was 4.8% (6/124) and that of hemorrhagic complications was 1.6% (2/124). Eighty-four patients had a 6-month clinical follow-up, with 1 patient (1.2%) having poor prognosis. Eighty-four patients (67.7%) completed a 6-month imaging follow-up: complete occlusion rate of aneurysms was 82.1% (69/84), incidence of in-stent stenosis (stenosis degree ≥25%) was 4.8% (4/84), and no symptomatic in-stent stenosis was found.Conclusion:Result of this study shows that PED Shield may be an effective and safe clinical option for intracranial unruptured saccular aneurysms.

This study aims to investigate the effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 on obe-sity prevention.In our study,Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 was added to the diet for feed-ing,and the blood biochemistry status of rabbit,as well as the antioxidant effect of serum and liver samples were analyzed by determining the body weight change and feed intake of Japanese White rabbits.The changes in colony structure and abundance were also analyzed by 16S rDNA sequen-cing.The results showed that supplementation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 inhibits weight gain,decreases serum glucose and ALT levels,and increases SOD activity in the liver.16S RNA gene sequencing analysis showed that the addition of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 increases the abundance of Bacteroidetes and Desulfovibrioides at the phylum level,and the supple-mentation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 increases the abundance of Muribaculaceae at the genus level.Predictive analysis of microbiota function revealed that the supplementation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 positively regulated iron-sulfur clusters and Zn-dependent proteases.In conclusion,the addition of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum effectively inhibits weight gain in Japanese White rabbits,enhances the antioxidative activity of the liver,and induces altera-tions in the gut microbiota composition of these rabbits.These findings lay an experimental foun-dation for further exploring the mechanisms by which Lactobacillus plantarum LP12 exerts its preventive effects against obesity and promotes metabolic health.

This study aims to investigate the effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 on obe-sity prevention.In our study,Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 was added to the diet for feed-ing,and the blood biochemistry status of rabbit,as well as the antioxidant effect of serum and liver samples were analyzed by determining the body weight change and feed intake of Japanese White rabbits.The changes in colony structure and abundance were also analyzed by 16S rDNA sequen-cing.The results showed that supplementation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 inhibits weight gain,decreases serum glucose and ALT levels,and increases SOD activity in the liver.16S RNA gene sequencing analysis showed that the addition of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 increases the abundance of Bacteroidetes and Desulfovibrioides at the phylum level,and the supple-mentation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 increases the abundance of Muribaculaceae at the genus level.Predictive analysis of microbiota function revealed that the supplementation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP12 positively regulated iron-sulfur clusters and Zn-dependent proteases.In conclusion,the addition of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum effectively inhibits weight gain in Japanese White rabbits,enhances the antioxidative activity of the liver,and induces altera-tions in the gut microbiota composition of these rabbits.These findings lay an experimental foun-dation for further exploring the mechanisms by which Lactobacillus plantarum LP12 exerts its preventive effects against obesity and promotes metabolic health.

Objective:To understand the characteristics of faculty in high-level public health schools in China, and analyze the differences in age, area and school level.Methods:Based on the internet information, the faculty information of 18 high-level public health schools was collected for a descriptive analysis on faculty characteristics.Results:There were 1 642 faculty members in the schools of public health in China, in whom 51.8% were women, 92.8% had doctorate, 32.4% had postdoctoral experience and 56.8% were former students staying to teach. The average age of the faculty members was (45.6±9.8) years. Meanwhile the top three study subjects were epidemiology and health statistics (31.0%), occupational health and environmental sanitation (16.5%), and health toxicology (16.3%). In the faculty members aged >40 years, 90.2% had doctorate, 62.6% were former students staying to teach, and 24.7% had no educational background of public health. The proportions of faculty members aged ≤40 years in the three groups mentioned above were 98.2%, 45.8% and 39.1% respectively. In terms of study subject, big data study were mainly conducted in the schools with top subject ranking and the schools in developed areas.Conclusions:The public health faculty was characterized by cross education background and high capability. The study subjects and sub-disciplines varied with schools and areas.

Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of Pipeline embolization device (PED) Shield in intracranial unruptured saccular aneurysms.Methods:This is a retrospective cohort study; 124 patients with intracranial unruptured saccular aneurysms treated with PED Shield at Department of Cerebrovascular Surgery, Neurosurgery Center, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University from July 2023 to October 2024 were enrolled. Intraoperative device-related complications and occurrence of hemorrhagic and ischemic complications within 30 days of the procedure were recorded. The clinical results and imaging results (degrees of stent patency and aneurysm occlusion rate) 6 months after follow-up were statistically analyzed. Modified Rankin scale (mRS) score>2 was defined as poor prognosis in clinical follow-up, and grade D according to O'Kelly Marotta (OKM) classification was considered as complete aneurysm occlusion in imaging follow-up.Results:Eighty-seven females and 37 males, aged (56.44±12.17) years (ranging from 27 to 80 years) were enrolled, with a maximum aneurysm diameter of 5.12 (3.73, 7.24) mm. Among the 124 patients, incidence of intraoperative instrument-related complications was 6.5% (8/124); and within 30 days of the procedure, incidence of ischemic complications was 4.8% (6/124) and that of hemorrhagic complications was 1.6% (2/124). Eighty-four patients had a 6-month clinical follow-up, with 1 patient (1.2%) having poor prognosis. Eighty-four patients (67.7%) completed a 6-month imaging follow-up: complete occlusion rate of aneurysms was 82.1% (69/84), incidence of in-stent stenosis (stenosis degree ≥25%) was 4.8% (4/84), and no symptomatic in-stent stenosis was found.Conclusion:Result of this study shows that PED Shield may be an effective and safe clinical option for intracranial unruptured saccular aneurysms.

Objective:To retrospectively analyze the results of second-trimester serological prenatal screening and explore the factors which may influence the false-positive rate (FPR).Methods:From January 2013 to December 2022, false-positive samples with follow-up outcomes from 632, 825 second-trimester serological prenatal screening samples tested at Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital were selected as the study group, while true-negative samples were 1 : 1 matched as the control group by propensity-score matching (PSM). Univariate and Multivariate Logistic Regression Models were used to analyze the influencing factors. The study has approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital (Ethic No.20240607-270).Results:The study and control groups were each matched with 305, 998 cases. Univariate analysis showed that sampling season, the difference between ultrasound and gestational weeks calculated by last menstrual period (LMP), monthly median multiple of the median (mMoM) of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and monthly mMoM of free β-human chorionic gonadotropin (free β-hCG) were significantly different between the two groups ( P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic Regression analysis showed that winter ( OR=0.938; 95% CI: 0.893~0.985), monthly AFP mMoM ≥ 1.11 ( OR=0.846; 95% CI: 0.761~0.941), monthly free β-hCG mMoM ≤ 0.89 ( OR=0.827; 95% CI: 0.737~0.929) are protective factors for FPR increase, whilst spring ( OR=1.124; 95% CI: 1.072~1.179), summer ( OR=1.121; 95% CI: 1.062~1.183), the difference between ultrasound and gestational weeks calculated by LMP of 8~14 days ( OR=1.319; 95% CI: 1.241~1.402), > 14 days ( OR=1.689; 95% CI: 1.542~1.850), monthly AFP mMoM of 0.90~0.94 ( OR=1.088; 95% CI: 1.046~1.131), and monthly free β-hCG mMoM of 1.05~1.10 ( OR=1.046; 95% CI: 1.000~1.094), ≥ 1.11 ( OR=1.062; 95% CI: 1.002~1.126) are risk factors for FPR increase. Conclusion:Sampling season, difference between ultrasound and gestational weeks by LMP, monthly AFP mMoM, and monthly free β-hCG mMoM are risk factors for FPR during serological prenatal screening. Screening laboratories should look for the cause of abnormal FPR through such factors and adjust them accordingly.

OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze the results of second-trimester serological prenatal screening and explore the factors which may influence the false-positive rate (FPR). METHODS: From January 2013 to December 2022, false-positive samples with follow-up outcomes from 632,825 second-trimester serological prenatal screening samples tested at Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital were selected as the study group, while true-negative samples were 1 : 1 matched as the control group by propensity-score matching (PSM). Univariate and binary logistic regression models were used to analyze the influencing factors. This study was approved by the Medical Ethic Committee of Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital (Ethic No. 20240607-270). RESULTS: The study and control groups were each matched with 305,998 cases. Univariate analysis showed that sampling season, the difference between ultrasound and gestational weeks calculated by last menstrual period (LMP), monthly median multiple of the median (mMoM) of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and monthly mMoM of free β -human chorionic gonadotropin (free β -hCG) were significantly different between the two groups (P < 0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that Winter (OR = 0.938; 95%CI: 0.893 ~ 0.985), monthly AFP mMoM ≥ 1.11 (OR = 0.846; 95%CI: 0.761 ~ 0.941), monthly free β -hCG mMoM ≥ 0.89 (OR = 0.827; 95%CI: 0.737 ~ 0.929) are protective factors for FPR increase, whilst Spring (OR = 1.124; 95%CI: 1.072 ~ 1.179), Summer (OR = 1.121; 95%CI: 1.062 ~ 1.183), the difference between ultrasound and gestational weeks calculated by LMP of 8 ~ 14 days (OR = 1.319; 95%CI: 1.241 ~ 1.402), < 14 days (OR = 1.689; 95%CI: 1.542 ~ 1.850), monthly AFP mMoM of 0.90 ~ 0.94 (OR = 1.088; 95%CI: 1.046 ~ 1.131), and monthly free β -hCG mMoM of 1.05 ~ 1.10 (OR = 1.046; 95%CI: 1.000 ~ 1.094), ≥ 1.11 (OR = 1.062; 95%CI: 1.002 ~ 1.126) are risk factors for FPR increase. CONCLUSION Sampling season, difference between ultrasound and gestational weeks by LMP, monthly AFP mMoM, and monthly free β -hCG mMoM are risk factors for FPR during serological prenatal screening. Screening laboratories should look for the cause of abnormal FPR through such factors and adjust them accordingly.
Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Propensity Score ; Pregnancy Trimester, Second/blood* ; Retrospective Studies ; China ; False Positive Reactions ; Adult ; Prenatal Diagnosis/methods* ; alpha-Fetoproteins/analysis* ; Logistic Models ; Chorionic Gonadotropin, beta Subunit, Human/blood*

Background/Aims: Low educational attainment is a well-established risk factor for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in developed areas. However, the association between educational attainment and the risk of NAFLD is less clear in China. Methods: A cross-sectional study including over 200,000 Chinese adults across mainland China was conducted. Information on education level and lifestyle factors were obtained through standard questionnaires, while NAFLD and advanced fibrosis were diagnosed using validated formulas. Outcomes included the risk of NAFLD in the general population and high probability of fibrosis among patients with NAFLD. Logistic regression analysis was employed to estimate the risk of NAFLD and fibrosis across education levels. A causal mediation model was used to explore the potential mediators. Results: Comparing with those receiving primary school education, the multi-adjusted odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) for NAFLD were 1.28 (1.16 to 1.41) for men and 0.94 (0.89 to 0.99) for women with college education after accounting for body mass index. When considering waist circumference, the odds ratios (95% CIs) were 0.94 (0.86 to 1.04) for men and 0.88 (0.80 to 0.97) for women, respectively. The proportions mediated by general and central obesity were 51.00% and 68.04% for men, while for women the proportions were 48.58% and 32.58%, respectively. Furthermore, NAFLD patients with lower educational attainment showed an incremental increased risk of advanced fibrosis in both genders. Conclusions In China, a low education level was associated with a higher risk of prevalent NAFLD in women, as well as high probability of fibrosis in both genders.