1.Prevalence and related factors of HIV testing among young students who ever had sexual experiences in Guangdong Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(12):1718-1721
Objective:
To understand the prevalence of HIV testing and related factors among young students who had sex in Guangdong Province, in order to provide evidence for relevant education programs and HIV testing promotion in young students.
Methods:
From September to December 2022, a convenient sampling method was used to select 48 749 young students from 16 universities and mechanic colleges in 6 cities including Guangzhou, Shantou, Maoming, Huizhou, Dongguan, and Zhongshan in Guangdong Province for online questionnaire survey. A total of 2 971 students who ever had sexual experiences were screened out, and the HIV testing situation and related factors were investigated by using the questionnaire designed by AIDS Prevention and Education Project for College Students of China STD and AIDS Prevention Association.The influencing factors of HIV testing were analyzed using Chi square test and multiple Logistic regression model.
Results:
Among students who had sexual experiences, 11.92% (354/2 971) were tested for HIV. The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that among young sexual students, using psychoactive substances during sexual activity in the last 1 year ( OR =7.70), having first sex with the same sex ( OR =3.87), having commercial sex ( OR =2.37), having heard of PEP ( OR =2.20), having a high level of self assessed understanding of HIV testing ( OR =1.73), inconsistent use of condoms ( OR =1.56), being aware of HIV infection ( OR =1.53), being aware of HIV knowledge ( OR =1.51) were more likely to test for HIV, and females ( OR =0.39) were less likely to test for HIV ( P < 0.05).
Conclusions
The proportion of HIV testing is low among sexually active young students in Guangdong Province. Targeted interventions should be tailored to promote HIV testing coverage.
2.High-risk sexual behaviors of HIV/AIDS and related factors in young students in Guangzhou
Jun LIU ; Peng LIN ; Huifang XU ; Fang YANG ; Xiaobing FU ; Zhilu YAO ; Shilan XIE ; Simin HE ; Jianrong LI ; Siyuan PAN ; Yan LI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(2):265-272
Objective:To explore high-risk sexual behaviors of HIV/AIDS and related factors in young students in Guangzhou.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 5 different types of Guangzhou colleges by convenience sampling with minimum number of classes per grade and 600 samples per school from September to November 2021. The R 4.2.2 software was used to consolidate databases. Simultaneously, a logistic regression model and a decision tree algorithm model, stratifying by whether sexual behaviors had occurred before, were constructed. In each layer, the prediction performance of the two models was evaluated through area under receiver operating characteristic and the confusion matrix, and then the model with high prediction performance was retained.Results:A total of 7 346 students were surveyed. The proportion of the respondents reporting sexual experience were 9.08% (667/7 346), in whom 26.24% (175/667) had risky sexual activity in the past year. The decision tree algorithm model performs well in predicting whether high-risk sexual behaviors have occurred in the past year. When the complexity parameter value is 0.018, and nsplit reaches 4, which means there are 5 leaf nodes in the model, the cross error of the tree will be the smallest. The first best grouping variable in the decision tree was whether to use condoms throughout the first sexual behavior. If condoms were used at their sexual debut, but homosexual practices have occurred in the past year, the probability of risky sexual behavior will increase. If homosexual practices have not occurred in the past year, but the age of sexual debut was below 18 years old while the period of HIV education was after high school, the probability of risk sexual behavior will also increase.Conclusions:AIDS-related risky behaviors of young students still deserved attention. The experience of sexual debut and whether AIDS-related health education has been received before the sexual debut were significant predictors for the occurrence of high-risk sexual behavior. The decision tree algorithm model has particular applicability for predicting and screening potential risk populations.
3.Kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a scoping review
Wenbin WU ; Zihan LIN ; Zhiqiang HE ; Jin LI ; Huifang ZHANG ; Mengying XING
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(12):1659-1664
Objective:To summarize the concept, theoretical basis, evaluation tools and mechanisms, influencing factors, and intervention measures of kinesiophobia.Methods:The literature on kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee replacement was electronically searched on databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Biology Medicine disc, WanFang Data, PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library. The search period was from database establishment to June 24, 2023. This study extracted and analyzed data from the included literature.Results:A total of 32 articles were included. The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia was a widely used tool for evaluating kinesiophobia. The influencing factors of kinesiophobia were demographic and disease factors, body motor function, and psychological and social factors. The intervention measures for kinesiophobia mainly included cognitive behavioral intervention, pain health education, exercise, art video or music intervention, multidisciplinary collaborative intervention, and so on.Conclusions:The concept and theoretical basis of kinesiophobia are not yet complete. It is necessary to revise and improve the theoretical model and assessment tool for kinesiophobia and construct an intervention program for kinesiophobia in combination with the concept of rapid rehabilitation.
4.Meta-analysis of risk factors for perioperative malnutrition among aged fracture patients
Zhiqiang HE ; Wenbin WU ; Zihan LIN ; Jin LI ; Jing WANG ; Xiaoling ZHOU ; Huifang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(20):2743-2750
Objective:To systematically evaluate the risk factors for perioperative malnutrition in aged fracture patients.Methods:A comprehensive search of databases including CNKI, WanFang, VIP, SinoMed, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, and CINAHL was conducted to identify relevant studies on risk factors for perioperative malnutrition in aged fracture patients from inception to May 10, 2023. Additional grey literature was identified by snowball sampling and manual searches. Two postgraduate students trained in evidence-based nursing independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the methodological quality of the studies. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.4 software.Results:Fourteen original studies were included, covering 46 risk factors for malnutrition. Meta-analysis of factors reported in at least two studies indicated that age≥ 70 years, low body mass index, low hemoglobin, preoperative hypoalbuminemia, female, physical inactivity, non-home residence, low self-care ability, intertrochanteric fracture, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic gastritis, dementia/cognitive decline, cancer, stroke, chronic heart failure, multiple chronic diseases, high Charlson Comorbidity Index, weight loss, depression, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification≥Ⅲ, taking multiple medications≥ 4 types, and longer hospital stays all increased the incidence of perioperative malnutrition in aged fracture patients ( P< 0.05) . Conclusions:The incidence of perioperative malnutrition in the aged fracture population is high and influenced by multiple factors. This highlights the need for healthcare providers to conduct dynamic and precise nutritional screenings for high-risk patients and to implement personalized perioperative nutritional management to prevent malnutrition and promote rapid recovery in aged fracture patients.
5.Literature Analysis of the Preparation Elements of Animal Models of Skin Photoaging and the Data of Subjects
Yasheng DENG ; Jiang LIN ; Chiling GAN ; Guanfeng ZENG ; Jiayin HUANG ; Huifang DENG ; Yingxian MA ; Siyin HAN
Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine 2023;43(4):406-414
Objective To analyze the modeling elements and subjects of the animal model of skin photoaging, and to provide a reference for the preparation and improvement of the model and a basis for the scientific evaluation of the subject.Methods By searching and collecting relevant literature on the preparation of animal models of skin photoaging from 2010 to 2022 in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, and PubMed database, the model animal species, gender, modeling method, modeling cycle, radiation source and its distance from the modeling site, cumulative radiation volume, detection indicators, and subjects (drugs or treatments) recorded in the literature were collated and summarized, and a database was established for statistical analysis.Results 257 articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected. Among them, the most common animal model was SKH-1 hairless mice, followed by SD rats and KM mice; the gender of animals was mainly female, medium-wave ultraviolet B (UVB) was often used as the radiation source, the distance between the radiation source and the modelling site was mostly 30 cm, and the modelling period was usually 40-60 days. The cumulative dose of long-wave ultraviolet A (UVA) was between 100-150 J/cm2, and the cumulative dose of UVB was between 5-10 J/cm2. The tests used after model establishment were skin histopathological examination, skin tissue homogenization, fibre staining, immunoblotting, etc. Subjects included Chinese herbal medicines, Chinese herbal extracts, Chinese patent medicines, Chinese herbal compound medicines, chemical drugs, biological agents and other treatments, while the animal model of skin photoaging was also used for clinical efficacy studies of external Chinese medicine, physiotherapy and positive control drugs.Conclusion In skin photoaging animal experiments, female SKH-1 hairless mice are often used, and UVB is used as the radiation source. The modeling period is usually 40-60 days, and the minimum erythema dose (MED) is incremented week by week. The cumulative UVB irradiation dose ranges from 0 to 10 J/cm2, which has the advantages of high success rate, good reproducibility and high similarity with clinical disease.
6.Research advances on the genetics of dystonia
Journal of Apoplexy and Nervous Diseases 2023;40(8):680-684
Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by continuous or intermittent muscle contraction leading to involuntary abnormal movements or postures. The etiology of dystonia can be hereditary,acquired,or idiopathic. Hereditary dystonia has been listed in the first catalog of 121 rare diseases in China. The genetic causes of dystonia are complex,with numerous new genes related to dystonia discovered in recent years,which include HPCA,KCTD17,COL6A3,KMT2B,VPS16,VPS41,VPS11,AOPEP,EIF2AK2,ADCY5,GNAO1,GNB1,TBCD,CACNA1B,DNAJC12,SLC18A2,SQSTM1,IRF2BPL,and YY1. The relationship between clinical phenotypes and genotypes in dystonia is complex and insufficiently understood. This article reviews the genetics of dystonia,aiming to improve clinicians ability to diagnose and treat this disease.
7.Nine Hereditary Movement Disorders First Described in Asia: Their History and Evolution
Priya JAGOTA ; Yoshikazu UGAWA ; Zakiyah ALDAAJANI ; Norlinah Mohamed IBRAHIM ; Hiroyuki ISHIURA ; Yoshiko NOMURA ; Shoji TSUJI ; Cid DIESTA ; Nobutaka HATTORI ; Osamu ONODERA ; Saeed BOHLEGA ; Amir AL-DIN ; Shen-Yang LIM ; Jee-Young LEE ; Beomseok JEON ; Pramod Kumar PAL ; Huifang SHANG ; Shinsuke FUJIOKA ; Prashanth Lingappa KUKKLE ; Onanong PHOKAEWVARANGKUL ; Chin-Hsien LIN ; Cholpon SHAMBETOVA ; Roongroj BHIDAYASIRI
Journal of Movement Disorders 2023;16(3):231-247
Clinical case studies and reporting are important to the discovery of new disorders and the advancement of medical sciences. Both clinicians and basic scientists play equally important roles leading to treatment discoveries for both cures and symptoms. In the field of movement disorders, exceptional observation of patients from clinicians is imperative, not just for phenomenology but also for the variable occurrences of these disorders, along with other signs and symptoms, throughout the day and the disease course. The Movement Disorders in Asia Task Force (TF) was formed to help enhance and promote collaboration and research on movement disorders within the region. As a start, the TF has reviewed the original studies of the movement disorders that were preliminarily described in the region. These include nine disorders that were first described in Asia: Segawa disease, PARK-Parkin, X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism, dentatorubral-pallidoluysian atrophy, Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome, benign adult familial myoclonic epilepsy, Kufor-Rakeb disease, tremulous dystonia associated with mutation of the calmodulin-binding transcription activator 2 gene, and paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia. We hope that the information provided will honor the original researchers and help us learn and understand how earlier neurologists and basic scientists together discovered new disorders and made advances in the field, which impact us all to this day.
8.Historical and More Common Nongenetic Movement Disorders From Asia
Norlinah Mohamed IBRAHIM ; Priya JAGOTA ; Pramod Kumar PAL ; Roongroj BHIDAYASIRI ; Shen-Yang LIM ; Yoshikazu UGAWA ; Zakiyah ALDAAJANI ; Beomseok JEON ; Shinsuke FUJIOKA ; Jee-Young LEE ; Prashanth Lingappa KUKKLE ; Huifang SHANG ; Onanong PHOKAEWVARANGKUL ; Cid DIESTA ; Cholpon SHAMBETOVA ; Chin-Hsien LIN
Journal of Movement Disorders 2023;16(3):248-260
Nongenetic movement disorders are common throughout the world. The movement disorders encountered may vary depending on the prevalence of certain disorders across various geographical regions. In this paper, we review historical and more common nongenetic movement disorders in Asia. The underlying causes of these movement disorders are diverse and include, among others, nutritional deficiencies, toxic and metabolic causes, and cultural Latah syndrome, contributed by geographical, economic, and cultural differences across Asia. The industrial revolution in Japan and Korea has led to diseases related to environmental toxin poisoning, such as Minamata disease and β-fluoroethyl acetate-associated cerebellar degeneration, respectively, while religious dietary restriction in the Indian subcontinent has led to infantile tremor syndrome related to vitamin B12 deficiency. In this review, we identify the salient features and key contributing factors in the development of these disorders.
9.PRMT6 promotes tumorigenicity and cisplatin response of lung cancer through triggering 6PGD/ENO1 mediated cell metabolism.
Mingming SUN ; Leilei LI ; Yujia NIU ; Yingzhi WANG ; Qi YAN ; Fei XIE ; Yaya QIAO ; Jiaqi SONG ; Huanran SUN ; Zhen LI ; Sizhen LAI ; Hongkai CHANG ; Han ZHANG ; Jiyan WANG ; Chenxin YANG ; Huifang ZHAO ; Junzhen TAN ; Yanping LI ; Shuangping LIU ; Bin LU ; Min LIU ; Guangyao KONG ; Yujun ZHAO ; Chunze ZHANG ; Shu-Hai LIN ; Cheng LUO ; Shuai ZHANG ; Changliang SHAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(1):157-173
Metabolic reprogramming is a hallmark of cancer, including lung cancer. However, the exact underlying mechanism and therapeutic potential are largely unknown. Here we report that protein arginine methyltransferase 6 (PRMT6) is highly expressed in lung cancer and is required for cell metabolism, tumorigenicity, and cisplatin response of lung cancer. PRMT6 regulated the oxidative pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) flux and glycolysis pathway in human lung cancer by increasing the activity of 6-phospho-gluconate dehydrogenase (6PGD) and α-enolase (ENO1). Furthermore, PRMT6 methylated R324 of 6PGD to enhancing its activity; while methylation at R9 and R372 of ENO1 promotes formation of active ENO1 dimers and 2-phosphoglycerate (2-PG) binding to ENO1, respectively. Lastly, targeting PRMT6 blocked the oxidative PPP flux, glycolysis pathway, and tumor growth, as well as enhanced the anti-tumor effects of cisplatin in lung cancer. Together, this study demonstrates that PRMT6 acts as a post-translational modification (PTM) regulator of glucose metabolism, which leads to the pathogenesis of lung cancer. It was proven that the PRMT6-6PGD/ENO1 regulatory axis is an important determinant of carcinogenesis and may become a promising cancer therapeutic strategy.
10.Essential tremor-Parkinson's disease syndrome: clinical characteristics and subtypes using cluster analysis
Yanbing HOU ; Qin HAN ; Ruwei OU ; Kuncheng LIU ; Junyu LIN ; Tianmi YANG ; Huifang SHANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(4):446-450
Background::Essential tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are common movement disorders. ET-PD syndrome is characterized by the occurrence of PD in patients with a previous history of ET, which may be an independent phenotype distinct from PD. This study aims to identify clinical characteristics and subtypes in ET-PD.Methods::A total of 93 newly diagnosed ET-PD patients and 93 newly diagnosed PD patients matched for age, sex, education, and disease duration of PD were selected using propensity score matching analysis. The K-means cluster analysis was performed for 11 variables derived from the ET-PD group, and cluster profiles were established through statistical analysis of demographic and clinical variables.Results::The ET-PD group consisted of a high number of patients with a family history of ET exhibiting evident tremor with milder hypokinesia and postural instability symptoms, as compared to the PD group. Through the cluster analysis, two clusters of ET-PD patients were identified. The ET-PD cluster 1 ( n = 34) had a shorter ET duration before PD onset, lower number of patients with a family history of ET, higher unified PD rating scale instability scores, higher non-motor symptoms scores (non-motor symptoms scale D1 scores, Hamilton depression scale scores, Hamilton anxiety scale scores, and PD sleep scale-2 scores), and higher Chinese version of the PD questionnaire-39 scores relative to the ET-PD cluster 2 ( n = 59). Conclusion::ET-PD patients had significantly different characteristics for motor symptoms as compared to PD patients, and may be distinctly divided into two clinical subtypes, namely, the ET-PD complex type and the ET-PD simple type.


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