1.Exploration on the integration of red doctor resources into ideological and political education:based on the study of the history of Xi’an Medical College
Xin LIU ; Lie SANG ; Fan HUA ; Yujie LUO
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(7):867-873
The red doctor spirit is the red gene formed and developed in the process of the Communist Party of China (CPC) leading the revolution and construction, and in pioneering and developing the people’s health undertakings. It is also the embodiment of the spiritual lineage of the Chinese Communists in the field of healthcare. The red doctor resources is a valuable resource for medical colleges and universities to conduct ideological and political education, playing a vital role in the cultivation of medical talents and the construction of Chinese-style modernization in health and well-being. Combining with the macro-historical background and adopting the method of “university founding background, typical figures, typical cases, and group portrayal,” the university history research team at Xi’an Medical University has excavated representative cases that demonstrate the connotation of the spirit of red medicine, namely “political firmness and excellent technology,” from the university’s history of arduous struggle in its establishment and development. This exploration shows the historical value and practical significance of the red doctor spirit as reflected in university history. On these foundations, the research team explored and carried out ideological and political theory courses and campus culture construction activities with the characteristics of medical universities, thereby enhancing the affinity and persuasiveness of ideological and political theory courses, promoting the in-depth dissemination of the red doctor spirit, and assisting in the construction of health and well-being culture.
2.Therapeutic effect and mechanism of the topical preparation of baicalein on atopic dermatitis
Deng WANG ; Zhongying FAN ; Qinglong GUO ; Xi LI ; Yujie BAI ; Libin WEI ; Yuan HE
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2025;56(1):99-109
To evaluate the therapeutic effect of baicalein topical preparation on atopic dermatitis, we first constructed two atopic dermatitis-like mouse models induced by calcipotriol and 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene to assess their therapeutic effect with skin tissue staining and other experiments. It was found that topical preparation of baicalein could alleviate epidermal thickening of diseased skin tissues, repair damaged skin barrier proteins, and inhibit T helper 2 cells (Th2) infiltration and mast cell infiltration and activation in lesional sites. Cyberpharmacology was utilized to analyze whether baicalein could treat atopic dermatitis by interfering with multiple pathogenesis-associated pathways. Results indicated that baicalein reduced the mRNA levels of inflammatory factors and inhibited the phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 and STAT1 proteins in keratinocyte cells. Together, the topical preparation of baicalein may be effective in alleviating atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in mice by down-regulating the phosphorylation level of NF-κB in keratinocytes, thereby decreasing the expression of inflammatory factors in keratinocytes, which provides an idea and a theoretical basis for the topical preparation of baicalein for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis.
3.Evaluation of the effect of campus tray design on salt intake control among boarding students in Guizhou Province
QIU Yujie, DU Zhixin, YUAN Fan, ZHAO Hang, LIU Ailing
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(7):956-960
Objective:
To explore the effect of replacing rice bowls with trays on controlling the salt intake among school aged children, providing new evidence and insights for salt reduction intervention.
Methods:
From April to May 2024, 373 students from grades 4-9 at a boarding school in Guizhou Province were enrolled through stratified random cluster sampling, with one intervention class and one control class per grade. During the intervention period for one month, and the types of meals provided, pricing standards, and dining procedures shall remain consistent with daily operations, the intervention group ( n =181) compartmentalized trays for lunch and dinner, while the control group ( n =192) still used a rice bowl. Pre and post intervention assessments included 24 hour urine collection, questionnaire surveys, and physical measurements. The difference in differences analysis combined with multiple linear regression was used to analyze the changes in sodium intake and to evaluate the net effect of the intervention.
Results:
The post intervention 24 hour sodium intake in the intervention group was ( 2 222.6 ±1 013.6) mg, an increase of 94.6 mg from baseline, with no statistically significant difference ( t=1.10, P >0.05). In contrast, the post intervention 24 hour sodium intake in the control group was (2 080.5±895.7) mg, a decrease of 190.8 mg from baseline, showing a statistically significant difference ( t=-2.39, P <0.05). The difference in differences results indicated that after adjusting the model for factors such as gender, grade and dietary behaviors affecting sodium intake, the intervention group showed a net increase of 232.5 mg [ β(95%CI )=232.5(-40.3-505.2)] in 24 hour sodium intake compared to the control group, with no statistically significant net effect ( P >0.05).
Conclusions
Merely changing tableware is insufficient to control children s salt intake effectively. Based on continuous practical explorations and evidence based research grounded in the nudge theory, multi dimensional measures such as salt reduction education and the construction of a supportive environment should be integrated to form an intervention system that achieves synergistic and enhanced effects.
4.Impact of milk and egg supplementation on body composition and bone mineral density of rural primary school students in Yunnan Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(10):1401-1405
Objective:
To investigate the impact of milk and egg supplementation on body composition and bone mineral density of rural primary school students in Yunnan Province, so as to provide a reference for developing targeted nutritional intervention strategies.
Methods:
In December 2023, a cluster sampling method was adopted to select students from grades one to three in four primary schools each from Jinggu and Shidian countys of Yunnan Province, as the intervention group (662 students). Additionally, two boarding primary schools were selected from each county based on the principle of matching scale and student numbers as the control group (455 students). Starting from April 2023, the intervention group received 200 mL milk and 50 g eggs during the break on school days for 8 months, while the control group maintained their usual diet behavior. Body composition was measured by using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and distal radial bone mineral density was assessed via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in April and December 2023. The intervention effects were analyzed by using a difference in-differences approach.
Results:
The final measurements of body fat percentage, skeletal muscle mass and fat free mass of the intervention group and the control group of primary school students were significantly higher than the baseline values, and the net effect of milk and egg intervention on these body composition indicators was not statistically significant ( P >0.05, both before and after adjustment). In contrast, bone mineral density increased significantly by 0.02 g/cm 2 in the intervention group. The net intervention effect on bone mineral density was statistically significant ( β=0.02, 95%CI =0.00-0.04), and remained significant after model adjustment ( β=0.02, 95%CI =0.00-0.04) (both P < 0.05). Subgroup analysis showed statistically significant effects of the intervention among girls ( β=0.02, 95%CI =0.00-0.04), day students ( β=0.04, 95%CI =0.01-0.07), and students with normal nutritional status ( β=0.02, 95%CI =0.00-0.04) (all P <0.05). No significant effect of milk and egg supplementation was observed on body composition indicators (all P <0.05).
Conclusions
Milk and egg supplementation can improve bone mineral density among rural primary school students in Yunnan Province. It is recommended that rural school aged children should increase intake of milk and eggs to support growth and development.
5.Study on the chemical constituents of the active parts of Piper wallichii
Ling ZENG ; Yujie HU ; Ling LI ; Xiaojian GONG ; Chanyuan ZHOU ; Dongsheng FAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(21):2632-2637
OBJECTIVE To analyze the chemical constituents of the active parts of Piper wallichii. METHODS The petroleum ether-extract fraction was prepared from the methanol extract of P. wallichii. Separation and purification were performed using semi-preparative high-performance liquid chromatography. The structures of the compounds were identified by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. RESULTS Nineteen compounds were isolated from the petroleum ether-extract fraction from the methanol extract of P. wallichii, identified as 3-acetoxybenzyl benzoate (1), 2-acetoxybenzyl benzoate (2), 2-methoxybenzyl benzoate (3), 3-methoxybenzyl benzoate (4), 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzyl benzoate (5), 3-hydroxybenzyl benzoate(6), benzyl benzoate (7), ganschisandrine (8), lancifolin A (9), (7R,8R,3′R)-7-acetoxy-3′,4′-dimethoxy-3,4-methylenedioxy-6′-oxo- Δ1′,4′,8′-8.3′-lignan (10), (7S,8R,3′S)-Δ8′-3′,6′-dihydro-3′-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxy-6′-oxo-8.3′,7.O.4′-lignan (11), (7R, 8R,3′S)-Δ8′-3′,6′-dihydro-3′-methoxy-3,4-methylenedioxy-6′-oxo-8.3′,7.O.4′-lignan (12), isodihydrofutoquinol A (13), licarin A (14), licarin B (15), 2-(2′,5′-dimethoxyphenyl)-3,4- dimethyl-5-(3″,4″-dimethoxyphenyl)- tetrahydrofuran (16), galgravin (17), velutin (18), and piyunin A (19). CONCLUSIONS Compound 1 is a new benzyl benzoate compound. Compounds 3-5, 8 and 9 are isolated from the Piper genus for the first time, while compounds 2, 6, 10-13 and 15-19 are isolated from P. wallichii for the first time.
6.Emodin Inhibits Expressions of RhoA and ROCK to Attenuate Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Podocyte Injury
Yuan GAN ; Xiaoguang FAN ; Lijiao WANG ; Guofeng LI ; Yujie ZHOU
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(4):962-968
Objective To observe the improvement effect and mechanism of emodin on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced podocyte injury.Methods Human glomerular podocytes were used as the study object,and they were randomly divided into the blank control group,the LPS group,the emodin low-,medium-,and high-dose groups,and the emodin+lysophosphatidic acid[LP A,RhoA/RhoRho-associatedcoiled-coil kinase(ROCK)activator]group.Cell counting kit 8(CCK8)and 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine(EdU)staining were applied to detect the proliferation of glomerular podocytes,Transwell assay was used to test the migration of glomerular podocytes,flow cytometry was used to detect apoptosis of glomerular podocytes,and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)was used to detect the levels of inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α),interleukin(IL)-1β,and IL-18 in the supernatant of glomerular podocytes,and the protein expression levels of RhoA and ROCK in glomerular podocytes were determined by Western Blot.Results The optical density(OD)450nm,EdU positive cell rate and migration number of glomerular podocytes in the LPS group were lower than those in the blank control group,and the apoptosis rate,the levels of TNF-α,IL-1β and IL-18 in the supernatant,as well as the protein expression levels of RhoA and ROCK in the cells were higher than those in the blank control group,the differences being statistically significant(P<0.05);the OD450nm,EdU positive cell rate and migration number of glomerular podocytes in the emodin low-,medium-,and high-dose groups were higher than those in the LPS group,while the apoptosis rate,levels of TNF-α,IL-1 β and IL-18 in supernatant,as well as RhoA and ROCK protein expression levels in cells were reduced compared with those in the LPS group,the differences being statistically significant(P<0.05);the OD450nm and EdU positive cell rate and migration number of glomerular podocytes in LPA group were lower than those of emodin high-dose group,while the apoptosis rate,levels of TNF-α,IL-1 βand IL-18 in supernatant,as well as RhoA and ROCK protein expression levels in cells were higher than those of emodin high-dose group,the differences being all statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Emodin can improve LPS-induced podocyte injury,and its mechanism of action may be related to the inhibition of RhoA/ROCK signaling pathway.
7.Effects of Duzhi Pills Combined with MOTOmed Training on Limb Function and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Cerebral Infarction
Shan WANG ; Yinping WANG ; Xiangchen WEI ; Wenjing LI ; Yujie JI ; Peng FAN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;42(11):2644-2650
Objective To investigate the effects of Duzhi Pills combined with MOTOmed training on limb function and activities of daily living in patients with cerebral infarction of qi deficiency and blood stasis type.Methods A prospective randomized controlled trial enrolled 98 cerebral infarction patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis treated at Qinhuangdao Hospital,Oriental Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine(Qinhuangdao Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine)from June 2022 to December 2024.Participants were randomized into control group(n=49,receiving conventional rehabilitation)and observation group(n=49,receiving additional Duzhi Pills+MOTOmed training)for 8 weeks.All patients received standard medication.Limb motor function and activities of daily living,and quality of life were assessed before and after treatment.Results(1)After treatment,both groups showed significant increases in Carroll Hand Function Test for Upper Extremity(CHFT-UE)scores,Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale for Upper Extremity(FMA-UE)scores,and Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function(STEF)scores compared to baseline(P<0.05),with significantly greater improvements observed in the observation group(P<0.01).(2)After treatment,both groups exhibited significant increases in Barthel Index scores for daily activity(P<0.05),with the observation group demonstrating significantly greater improvement(P<0.01).(3)After treatment,all subscale scores of the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey(SF-36),including physical function,bodily pain,mental health,vitality,social functioning,emotional role,and general health,were significantly increased in both groups(P<0.05),with significantly greater improvements in the observation group,the difference being statistically significant(P<0.01).Conclusion The combined regimen of Duzhi Pills and MOTOmed training significantly enhances limb function,daily activity,and quality of life in cerebral infarction patients with qi deficiency and blood stasis syndrome,demonstrating clinical value for rehabilitation.
8.Association study of FADS2 gene rs174575 and rs2845574 single nucleotide polymorphisms with blood pressure and lipid levels in pregnant women.
Yuwen GUO ; Huai BAI ; Linbo GUAN ; Xinghui LIU ; Ping FAN ; Yujie WU ; Suiyan LI
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2025;42(6):675-683
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the association between the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) rs174575 and rs2845574 of the fatty acid desaturase 2 (FADS2) gene and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
METHODS:
A total of 1 514 pregnant women who visited West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2021 were enrolled in this study. Among them, 583 were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM group), and 931 had normal pregnancies (control group). The SNPs rs174575 and rs2845574 of the FADS2 gene were analyzed using Sanger DNA sequencing. Plasma levels of insulin (INS), apolipoprotein A1 (apoA1) and apolipoprotein B (apoB) were measured using enzymatic methods, chemiluminescence and immunoturbidimetry. This study was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee of the West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University (Ethics No.: 2020-036).
RESULTS:
The main genotype at the rs174575 C/G and rs2845574 C/T loci were CC in both GDM and control groups. No significant difference was found between the GDM and control groups regarding the genotypic or allelic frequencies of rs174575 and rs2845574 sites (P > 0.05). Among the GDM group, individuals with the GG genotype at the rs174575 site had lower plasma HDL-C levels compared to those with the CC genotype (P < 0.05), and had higher atherogenic indices (AI) compared with the CC and CG genotype (P < 0.05; P < 0.05). Individuals with the TT genotype at the rs2845574 site had higher AI compared with the CT genotype (P < 0.05). Among the control group, individuals with the GG genotype had lower diastolic blood pressure (DBP) compared to those with the CC genotype (P < 0.05). Additional subgroup analysis demonstrated that the rs174575 polymorphism was associated with AI levels in obesity subgroup of GDM, TG levels in non-obese subgroup of control and DBP levels in the obese subgroup of control (P < 0.05; P < 0.05; P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
The FADS2 rs174575 and rs2845574 polymorphisms in GDM patients are associated wit HDL-C and AI levels, and the FADS2 rs174575 polymorphisms was also associated with DBP levels in normal pregnant women. The AI and DBP levels have a BMI-dependent effect.
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Pregnancy
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Fatty Acid Desaturases/genetics*
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Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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Diabetes, Gestational/blood*
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Genetic Predisposition to Disease
9.A prospective study on association between sleep duration and the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults in Suzhou
Mengshi YANG ; Xikang FAN ; Jian SU ; Xinglin WAN ; Hao YU ; Yan LU ; Yujie HUA ; Jianrong JIN ; Pei PEI ; Canqing YU ; Dianjianyi SUN ; Jun LYU ; Ran TAO ; Jinyi ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(3):331-338
Objective:To investigate the prospective association of sleep duration with the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults in Suzhou.Methods:The study used the data of 53 269 participants aged 30-79 years recruited in the baseline survey from 2004 to 2008 and the follow-up until December 31, 2017 of China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) conducted in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. After excluding participants with airflow limitation, self-reported chronic bronchitis/emphysema/coronary heart disease history at the baseline survey and abnormal or incomplete data, a total of 45 336 participants were included in the final analysis. The association between daily sleep duration and the risk for developing COPD was analyzed by using a Cox proportional hazard regression model, and the hazard ratio ( HR) values and their 95% CI were calculated. The analysis was stratified by age, gender and lifestyle factors, and cross-analysis was conducted according to smoking status and daily sleep duration. Results:The median follow-up time was 11.12 years, with a total of 515 COPD diagnoses in the follow-up. After adjusting for potential confounders, multifactorial Cox proportional hazard regression analysis showed that daily sleep duration ≥10 hours was associated with higher risk for developing COPD ( HR=1.42, 95% CI: 1.03-1.97). The cross analysis showed that excessive daily sleep duration increased the risk for COPD in smokers ( HR=2.49, 95% CI: 1.35-4.59, interaction P<0.001). Conclusion:Longer daily sleep duration (≥10 hours) might increase the risk for COPD in adults in Suzhou, especially in smokers.
10.Prospective association study of sleep status and risk of coronary heart disease in adults in Suzhou
Jiang HUA ; Xikang FAN ; Jian SU ; Lulu CHEN ; Yan LU ; Yujie HUA ; Hongfu REN ; Pei PEI ; Dianjianyi SUN ; Canqing YU ; Jun LYU ; Jinyi ZHOU ; Ran TAO
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(7):914-922
Objective:To investigate the association between sleep status and the risk for coronary heart disease in adults in Suzhou.Methods:Using the baseline and follow up information of 53 269 local residents aged 30-79 years in China Kadoorie Biobank conducted in Wuzhong District, Suzhou, 51 929 subjects were included in this study after excluding those reporting coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer at the baseline survey. A Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to analyze the association of healthy sleep score (0-3 points) and sleep factors (snoring, insomnia, long sleep duration and nap) with the risk for coronary heart disease.Results:The median follow-up time was 11.12 years, and 1 304 individuals were diagnosed with coronary heart disease during the follow-up. After adjusting for potential confounders, occasional snoring ( HR=1.20, 95% CI: 1.04-1.38), usual snoring ( HR=1.17, 95% CI: 1.02-1.33), insomnia disorder ( HR=1.41, 95% CI: 1.12-1.78), daytime dysfunction ( HR=1.56, 95% CI: 1.20-2.03) and perennial nap ( HR=1.37, 95% CI: 1.19-1.59) were associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease. Compared with those with sleep score of 0 - 1 (low sleep quality), the people with sleep score of 3 had reduced risk of coronary heart disease by 26% ( HR=0.74, 95% CI: 0.63-0.87). Stratified analysis showed that the association of healthy sleep score 3 with risk of coronary heart disease was stronger in low physically active individuals (interaction P<0.05). Conclusions:Snoring, insomnia disorders, daytime dysfunction, and perennial napping were all associated with increased risk for coronary heart disease, and keep healthy sleep mode might reduce the risk for coronary heart disease in adults.


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