1.Screening key genes of PANoptosis in hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury based on bioinformatics
Lirong ZHU ; Qian GUO ; Jie YANG ; Qiuwen ZHANG ; Guining HE ; Yanqing YU ; Ning WEN ; Jianhui DONG ; Haibin LI ; Xuyong SUN
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(1):106-113
Objective To explore the relationship between PANoptosis and hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury (HIRI), and to screen the key genes of PANoptosis in HIRI. Methods PANoptosis-related differentially expressed genes (PDG) were obtained through the Gene Expression Omnibus database and GeneCards database. Gene ontology (GO), Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), and Gene Set Enrichment Analysis (GSEA) were used to explore the biological pathways related to PDG. A protein-protein interaction network was constructed. Key genes were selected, and their diagnostic value was assessed and validated in the HIRI mice. Immune cell infiltration analysis was performed based on the cell-type identification by estimating relative subsets of RNA transcripts. Results A total of 16 PDG were identified. GO analysis showed that PDG were closely related to cellular metabolism. KEGG analysis indicated that PDG were mainly enriched in cellular death pathways such as apoptosis and immune-related signaling pathways such as the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway. GSEA results showed that key genes were mainly enriched in immune-related signaling pathways such as the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Two key genes, DFFB and TNFSF10, were identified with high accuracy in diagnosing HIRI, with areas under the curve of 0.964 and 1.000, respectively. Immune infiltration analysis showed that the control group had more infiltration of resting natural killer cells, M2 macrophages, etc., while the HIRI group had more infiltration of M0 macrophages, neutrophils, and naive B cells. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction results showed that compared with the Sham group, the relative expression of DFFB messenger RNA in liver tissue of HIRI group mice increased, and the relative expression of TNFSF10 messenger RNA decreased. Cibersort analysis showed that the infiltration abundance of naive B cells was positively correlated with DFFB expression (r=0.70, P=0.035), and the infiltration abundance of M2 macrophages was positively correlated with TNFSF10 expression (r=0.68, P=0.045). Conclusions PANoptosis-related genes DFFB and TNFSF10 may be potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for HIRI.
2.The interval of rescue treatment does not affect the efficacy and safety of Helicobacter pylori eradication: A prospective multicenter observational study.
Minjuan LIN ; Junnan HU ; Jing LIU ; Juan WANG ; Zhongxue HAN ; Xiaohong WANG ; Zhenzhen ZHAI ; Yanan YU ; Wenjie YUAN ; Wen ZHANG ; Zhi WANG ; Qingzhou KONG ; Boshen LIN ; Yuming DING ; Meng WAN ; Wenlin ZHANG ; Miao DUAN ; Shuyan ZENG ; Yueyue LI ; Xiuli ZUO ; Yanqing LI
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(12):1439-1446
BACKGROUND:
The effect of the interval between previous Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication and rescue treatment on therapeutic outcomes remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between eradication rates and treatment interval durations in H. pylori infections.
METHODS:
This prospective observational study was conducted from December 2021 to February 2023 at six tertiary hospitals in Shandong, China. We recruited patients who were positive for H. pylori infection and required rescue treatment. Demographic information, previous times of eradication therapy, last eradication therapy date, and history of antibiotic use data were collected. The patients were divided into four groups based on the rescue treatment interval length: Group A, ≥4 weeks and ≤3 months; Group B, >3 and ≤6 months; Group C, >6 and ≤12 months; and Group D, >12 months. The primary outcome was the eradication rate of H. pylori . Drug compliance and adverse events (AEs) were also assessed. Pearson's χ2 test or Fisher's exact test was used to compare eradication rates between groups.
RESULTS:
A total of 670 patients were enrolled in this study. The intention-to-treat (ITT) eradication rates were 88.3% (158/179) in Group A, 89.6% (120/134) in Group B, 89.1% (123/138) in Group C, and 87.7% (192/219) in Group D. The per-protocol (PP) eradication rates were 92.9% (156/168) in Group A, 94.5% (120/127) in Group B, 94.5% (121/128) in Group C, and 93.6% (190/203) in Group D. There was no statistically significant difference in the eradication rates between groups in either the ITT ( P = 0.949) or PP analysis ( P = 0.921). No significant differences were observed in the incidence of AEs ( P = 0.934) or drug compliance ( P = 0.849) between groups.
CONCLUSION:
The interval duration of rescue treatment had no significant effect on H. pylori eradication rates or the incidence of AEs.
REGISTRATION
ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT05173493.
Humans
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Helicobacter Infections/drug therapy*
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Helicobacter pylori/pathogenicity*
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Male
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Female
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Prospective Studies
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Middle Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents/adverse effects*
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Adult
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Aged
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Treatment Outcome
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Proton Pump Inhibitors/therapeutic use*
3.Effect of Celastrus orbiculatus extract on gastric precancerous lesions through the regulation of the Notch-1 signaling pathway
Junsong Wen ; Ziwei Pan ; Yanqing Liu ; Yaodong Zhu
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2025;60(2):313-320
Objective :
To observe the effect of Celastrus orbiculatusextract(COE) on gastric precancerous lesions(GPL) and to explore its role in the Notch-1 signaling pathway.
Methods :
GPL rat models were established using a composite model replication method, and the rats were randomly divided into a control group, a model group, and COE low, medium and high dose groups [COE at 12.5, 25, and 50 mg/(kg·d)]. After 4 weeks of intervention, gastric tissue was collected, and immunohistochemistry(IHC) was performed to detect the expression of mucins(MUC2, MUC5AC, and MUC6), Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled receptor 5(Lgr5), Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen(Ki67), and Notch-1. Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) was used to determine the mRNA levels of the aforementioned mucins. Human gastric epithelial cells(GES-1) were induced with N-Methyl-N′-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine(MNNG) to establish a GPL cell model. The cells were randomly divided into control, model, and COE low, medium, and high concentration groups(COE at 5, 10, and 20 μg/ml). After 24 hours of corresponding interventions, changes in cell morphology were observed under an inverted microscope. Western blot was used to measure the expression of Notch-1 and Lgr5, and immunofluorescence(IF) was employed to detect Notch-1 expression.
Results :
Compared to the control group, the expression of MUC2, Lgr5, Notch-1, and Ki67 in the gastric tissue of the model group rats significantly increased(P<0.000 1), while the expression of MUC5AC and MUC6 decreased(P<0.000 1). In comparison to the model group, the expressions of MUC2, Lgr5, Notch-1, and Ki67 were significantly reduced in the COE groups(P<0.01), while the expression of MUC5AC and MUC6 significantly increased(P<0.01). In the GES-1 model group, the cells exhibited irregular morphology, loose intercellular connections, and disorganized arrangement compared to the control group. In contrast, the cells in the COE groups displayed a more regular morphology and a more organized arrangement than those in the model group. Additionally, compared to the control group, the expression of Lgr5 and Notch-1 in the model group were significantly elevated(P<0.000 1), whereas after COE treatment, their expressions were markedly reduced(P<0.001).
Conclusion
COE can alleviate GPL, and its mechanism may be associated with the downregulation of the Notch-1 signaling pathway, which improves gastric mucosal mucin barrier function and inhibits the abnormal proliferation of gastric mucosal stem cells.
4.Analysis of the situation of death case discussion in county-level medical institutions
Long WU ; Chao WAN ; Jizhi LI ; Wen LONG ; Yanqing ZHANG ; Chao ZHENG
Modern Hospital 2024;24(6):878-880
Objective To summarize the current situation of the implementation of the death case discussion system in county-level medical institutions and analyze the existing problems,to attempt to make suggestions for improvement.Methods Judgmental sampling method was used in this study.A self-made questionnaire was used to conduct field investigation on the im-plementation of the death case discussion system in 16 county-level medical institutions in Chongqing,and semi-structured inter-views were conducted with medical staff.Results All county-level medical institutions have established death case discussion system,but there are many differences in connotative quality.There are many problems in system implementation,such as unclear scope of death case discussion,formality,irregular discussion,poor quality of connotation and lack of systematic supervision.Conclusion As a core medical system,the death case discussion system is an important tool for medical quality management.The medical quality management and medical staff must place a high value on the significance of death case discussion.In order to enhance medical quality and ensure patient safety,we must adhere to the principles of openness and honesty,systematic criti-cism,non-recrimination and non-punishment to conduct death case discussion in time and standardize,keep a record of death case discussions and enhance supervision.
5.Mechanism of Reversal of Precancerous Lesions of Gastric Cancer by Celastrus orbiculatus Extract via Regulating Lgr5/Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway
Xiaoze ZHANG ; Fangyuan ZHU ; Junsong WEN ; Yanqing LIU ; Yaodong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(12):70-77
ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the mechanism in which Celastrus orbiculatus extract (COE) affects the proliferation and differentiation of gastric organoids and the expression of Lgr5 and thus reverses the precancerous lesions of gastric cancer (PLGC) by regulating the leucine-rich repeat containing G protein-coupled receptor 5 (Lgr5)/Wingless (Wnt)/β-catenin signaling pathway based on a gastric organoid injury model. MethodGastric organoids were established based on stem cells of the mouse gastric gland. Gastric organoid injury models were constructed by treating gastric organoids with N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine (MNNG, 0.02 mg·L-1). Gastric organoid injury models were randomly divided into normal group, model group (0.02 mg·L-1 MNNG), low, medium, and high dose (5, 10, 20 mg·L-1) groups of COE, and Wnt inhibitor Dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK1) (0.5 mg·L-1) group, and they were treated with respective agents for 24 h. The number and volume of gastric organoids under different drug concentrations were observed under a microscope. The viability of the gastric organoid injury models was detected by Methyl thiazolyl tetrazolium (MTT) assay. The morphology and pathology of gastric organoids were observed using Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE) staining. The expression levels of Lgr5, Mucin2 (MUC2), Mucin5AC (MUC5AC), Mucin6 (MUC6), Wnt, and β-catenin in gastric organoids under different drug concentrations were detected by Western blot (WB). ResultCompared with the normal group, the number, volume, and activity of gastric organoids in the model group were decreased (P<0.01), while the expressions of Lgr5, MUC2, Wnt, and β-catenin were significantly increased (P<0.01). The expressions of MUC5AC and MUC6 were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the number and volume of gastric organoids in the low, medium, and high dose groups of COE were all improved (P<0.01), and the vitality of gastric organoids was significantly enhanced (P<0.01). The effect was the most significant at a COE concentration of 20 mg·L-1 (P<0.01). The expressions of Lgr5 and MUC2 in the medium and high dose groups of COE were significantly reduced (P<0.01), while the expression of MUC5AC and MUC6 were significantly increased in the low, medium, and high dose groups of COE (P<0.05, P<0.01). Compared with the model group, Wnt inhibitors could promote the expression of MUC5AC and MUC6 in gastric organoids (P<0.05, P<0.01) and reduce the expression of MUC2, Wnt, and β-catenin. In addition, the combined use of COE at high concentrations and Wnt inhibitors could further promote this trend (P<0.01). ConclusionCOE inhibits the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by inhibiting the expression of Lgr5, MUC2, Wnt, and β-catenin and promoting the expression of MUC5AC and MUC6, thus promoting the proliferation and differentiation of gastric organoids and reversing the PLGC process.
6.Application of mind map combined with daily mini-clinical evaluation exercise in standardized residency training of gynecology
Li WU ; Dongmei XU ; Yanqing WEN ; Xiaofang ZHU ; Jun REN ; Li HE
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2023;22(8):1234-1237
Objective:To investigate the application of mind map combined with daily mini-clinical evaluation exercise in standardized training of gynecological residents.Methods:A total of 100 trainees who received standardized training in Department of Gynecology, Women and Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, were selected as subjects, and they were divided into control group (traditional teaching) and observation group (mind map combined with daily mini-clinical evaluation exercise) according to the order by which they entered the department for training, with 50 trainees in each group. After teaching, the two groups were compared in terms of assessment results of clinical practice exercise and degree of satisfaction with teaching. SPSS 22.0 statistical software was used for the t-test. Results:After the application of mind map combined with daily mini-clinical evaluation exercise in the standardized training of gynecological residents, compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly higher assessment results of inquiry ability, specialized physical examination, clinical diagnosis, diagnosis and treatment regimen, clinical practice ability, communication ability, clinical thinking ability, decision-making ability for clinical issues, and overall performance ( P<0.05). Compared with the control group, the observation group had significantly higher levels of mastery of clinical inquiry ability, specialized physical examination, development of diagnosis and treatment regimen, doctor-patient communication ability, and clinical practice ability, as well as a significantly higher overall teaching satisfaction score ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Mind map combined with daily mini-clinical evaluation exercise is a simple and feasible teaching method and can help to improve the comprehensive clinical practice ability of trainees receiving standardized residency training, and therefore, it holds promise for application in teaching.
7.Chinese Society of Allergy and Chinese Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Guideline for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Zheng LIU ; Jianjun CHEN ; Lei CHENG ; Huabin LI ; Shixi LIU ; Hongfei LOU ; Jianbo SHI ; Ying SUN ; Dehui WANG ; Chengshuo WANG ; Xiangdong WANG ; Yongxiang WEI ; Weiping WEN ; Pingchang YANG ; Qintai YANG ; Gehua ZHANG ; Yuan ZHANG ; Changqing ZHAO ; Dongdong ZHU ; Li ZHU ; Fenghong CHEN ; Yi DONG ; Qingling FU ; Jingyun LI ; Yanqing LI ; Chengyao LIU ; Feng LIU ; Meiping LU ; Yifan MENG ; Jichao SHA ; Wenyu SHE ; Lili SHI ; Kuiji WANG ; Jinmei XUE ; Luoying YANG ; Min YIN ; Lichuan ZHANG ; Ming ZHENG ; Bing ZHOU ; Luo ZHANG
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research 2020;12(2):176-237
The current document is based on a consensus reached by a panel of experts from the Chinese Society of Allergy and the Chinese Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rhinology Group. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects approximately 8% of Chinese adults. The inflammatory and remodeling mechanisms of CRS in the Chinese population differ from those observed in the populations of European descent. Recently, precision medicine has been used to treat inflammation by targeting key biomarkers that are involved in the process. However, there are no CRS guidelines or a consensus available from China that can be shared with the international academia. The guidelines presented in this paper cover the epidemiology, economic burden, genetics and epigenetics, mechanisms, phenotypes and endotypes, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, management, and the current status of CRS in China. These guidelines—with a focus on China—will improve the abilities of clinical and medical staff during the treatment of CRS. Additionally, they will help international agencies in improving the verification of CRS endotypes, mapping of eosinophilic shifts, the identification of suitable biomarkers for endotyping, and predicting responses to therapies. In conclusion, these guidelines will help select therapies, such as pharmacotherapy, surgical approaches and innovative biotherapeutics, which are tailored to each of the individual CRS endotypes.
Adult
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Asian Continental Ancestry Group
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Biomarkers
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China
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Consensus
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Diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Therapy
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Eosinophils
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Epidemiology
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Epigenomics
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Genetics
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Humans
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Hypersensitivity
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Inflammation
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International Agencies
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Medical Staff
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Neck
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Phenotype
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Precision Medicine
8.Discussion on design of clinical trial scheme for doctor-patient co-construction of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine under concept of narrative medicine.
Yu XIN ; Hao-Xin YANG ; Xiu-Wen ZHANG ; Guo-Zhen ZHAO ; Yan-Yan DAI ; Bo LI
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2020;45(5):1202-1208
With the continuous improvement of modern medical technology, medical practice has become more and more procedural. The medical process is often dominated by doctors, while the value orientation of patients is often ignored, lacking effective communication between doctors and patients. In response to this phenomenon, Charon R proposed the concept of narrative medicine, which has been recognized by all walks of life. In recent years, the value of medical humanism has attracted more attention, and the research on narrative medicine at home and abroad is increasing gradually. But at present, most of the research on narrative medicine is in terms of theory, lacking clinical research. How to make narrative medicine applied in the real world is the focus of current research. Following the concept of narrative medicine, and taking the study on doctor-patient parallel medical record to evaluate the real clinical efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) and Western medicine(WM) in the treatment of digestive diseases as an example, this study is to explore the design contents and key points of the clinical trial scheme of doctor-patient co-construction of TCM and WM under narrative medicine, and discuss the activity form and clinical efficacy evaluation method under narrative medicine. Clinical trial design includes four aspects: medicine, ethics, statistics and trial management. This study explored the design of the doctor-patient co-construction clinical trial scheme under narrative medicine from both theoretical and practical aspects, providing reference for the design and research of future doctor-patient co-construction scheme, and expecting to establish a better efficacy evaluation method of TCM and WM.
Clinical Trials as Topic
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Humans
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Medical Records
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Medicine, Chinese Traditional
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Narrative Medicine
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Patient Participation
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Research Design
9.Validity and Reliability of Chinese Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children Aged 10-17 Years.
Xi YANG ; Russell JAGO ; Yi ZHAI ; Zhen Yu YANG ; Yu Ying WANG ; Xiang SI ; Jun WANG ; Jian Fen GAO ; Jing Ron CHEN ; Ying Jie YU ; Wen Hua ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2019;32(9):647-658
OBJECTIVE:
This study is aimed to report the development, the reliability and validity of the Chinese Children Physical Activity Questionnaire (CCPAQ) which was designed for the assessment of physical activity pattern in young population in China.
METHODS:
The CCPAQ was administered for two times in 119 children (mean age 13.1 ± 2.4 years; boys 47%) to examine reliability by using intraclass correlation coefficients. Validity was determined in 106 participants by agreement with the CCPAQ measures and the objective method, the ActiGraph accelerometer. Data on physical activity pattern including time spent on different intensities and total physical activity, sedentary behavior as well as physical activity energy expenditure were used to assess the validity with Spearman's correlation coefficient and the Bland-Altman plots.
RESULTS:
The reliability coefficient of the CCPAQ ranged from 0.63-0.93 (Intra-class correlation coefficient). Spearman's correlation coefficient for validity of time spent on total physical activity and sedentary behavior were all 0.32 (P < 0.001), and for physical activity energy expenditure was 0.58 (P < 0.001). Time spent on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and light physical activity showed a relatively low correlation with the accelerometer (rho = 0.20, P = 0.040; rho = 0.19, P = 0.054).
CONCLUSION
The CCPAQ appears to be a promising and feasible method to assess physical activity pattern in Chinese children.
10.Food Frequency Questionnaire for Chinese Children Aged 12-17 Years: Validity and Reliability.
Dan LIU ; La Hong JU ; Zhen Yu YANG ; Qian ZHANG ; Jian Fen GAO ; Di Ping GONG ; Dan Dan GUO ; Shu Quan LUO ; Wen Hua ZHAO
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2019;32(7):486-495
OBJECTIVE:
The primary objective of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) among Chinese children aged 12-17 years.
METHODS:
A semi-quantitative 72-food item FFQ was developed for children aged 12-17 years. The reliability and validity of this FFQ were evaluated against 24-h dietary recalls (24 h DRs) to measure the consumption of foods and nutrients. We administered two FFQs and three DRs to children (N = 160) over a period of 1 month to evaluate the reliability and validity. Reliability was examined by quartile agreement and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and validity was examined by quartile agreement, Bland-Altman plots and correlation with DRs.
RESULTS:
For reliability, the ICCs between the two FFQs ranged from 0.21 to 0.76 for foods and nutrients, and the quartile agreement ranged from 70.0% to 95.0% in the same or adjacent quartiles. Spearman's correlation coefficients of foods and nutrients between the second FFQ and the 24 h DRs ranged from -0.04 to 0.59. The Bland-Altman plots demonstrated good agreement across the range of intakes among nutrients. The quartile agreement ranged from 50.0% to 100.0%, with infrequent misclassification.
CONCLUSION
The FFQ assessment of dietary intakes demonstrated acceptable relative validity and high reproducibility for Chinese children aged 12-17 years.
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Child
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Diet Records
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Reproducibility of Results
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Surveys and Questionnaires


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