1.Effect of Yifei Jianpi Prescription on Lipopolysaccharide-induced Lung Immune Inflammatory Response in Rats Based on STAT1/IRF3 Pathway
Hongjuan YANG ; Yaru YANG ; Yujie YANG ; Zhongbo ZHU ; Quan MA ; Yanlin WU ; Hongmei LI ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Xiping LIU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(1):146-155
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Yifei Jianpi prescription on the of signal transducer and activator of transcription protein 1 (STAT1)/interferon regulatory factor 3 (IRF3) signaling pathway in a pneumonia model induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and to explore the mechanism of Yifei Jianpi prescription in improving lung immune and inflammatory responses. MethodsSixty male SPF SD rats were used in this study. Ten rats were randomly assigned to the normal control group, and the remaining 50 were instilled with LPS in the trachea to establish a pneumonia model. After successful modeling, the rats were randomly divided into the model group, dexamethasone group (0.5 mg·kg-1), and Yifei Jianpi prescription high-dose (12 mg·kg-1), medium-dose (6 mg·kg-1), and low-dose (3 mg·kg-1) groups, with 10 rats in each group. Treatment was administered once daily, and the normal control and model groups received the same volume of normal saline. After 14 days, flow cytometry was used to detect the classification of whole blood lymphocytes. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG), immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin M (IgM), and the content of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-8 (IL-8), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in alveolar lavage fluid (BALF). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe lung tissue pathology and score the damage. Thymus weight, spleen weight, and wet-to-dry weight ratio (W/D) were recorded. Real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (Real-time PCR) was used to detect the mRNA expression of STAT1, IRF3, IL-6, and interferon-alpha (IFN-α) in lung tissues, while Western blot was performed to assess the protein expression of STAT1, IRF3, IL-6, and IFN-α. ResultsCompared with the normal control group, the model group showed significantly increased proportion of B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, decreased proportions of NK cells and CD4+/CD8+ (P<0.05, P<0.01), decreased serum levels of IgG and IgA, significantly increased IgM levels (P<0.01), significantly elevated content of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 in BALF, and significantly decreased IL-10 levels (P<0.01). Lung tissue damage was evident, with significant increases in thymus and spleen weights and a higher W/D ratio (P<0.01). The mRNA and protein expression of STAT1, IRF3, IFN-α, and IL-6 in lung tissues was significantly upregulated (P<0.05,P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the Yifei Jianpi prescription groups showed significantly reduced proportions of B lymphocytes in peripheral blood, increased proportions of NK cells and CD4+/CD8+ ratios (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly increased serum levels of IgG and IgA, significantly decreased IgM levels (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly reduced levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 in BALF, and significantly increased IL-10 levels (P<0.01). Lung tissue damage was alleviated, thymus and spleen weights were significantly reduced, and the W/D ratio was markedly decreased (P<0.01). The mRNA and protein expression of STAT1, IRF3, IFN-α, and IL-6 in lung tissues was significantly downregulated (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionYifei Jianpi prescription can alleviate lung tissue damage and improve immune and inflammatory responses in LPS-induced pneumonia rats. The mechanism may be related to the inhibition of STAT1/IRF3 signaling pathway activation. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
2.Construction of an infectious disease risk assessment system for childcare institutions in Shanghai
Lyulan HUANG ; Ruobing HAN ; Liang TIAN ; Junhua FAN ; Yan WANG ; Ning JIANG ; Renyi ZHU ; Jian CHEN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2025;37(8):692-696
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo explore the construction of a risk assessment indicator system for common infectious diseases in Shanghai’s childcare institutions, and to provide a reference standard for the prevention and control of infectious diseases, staff training and system construction in childcare institutions. MethodsBy combining the Delphi method with the literature review and expert consultation, the hierarchical dimensions and items at all levels of the risk assessment indicator system for common infectious diseases in Shanghai’s childcare institutions were constructed, and the weighting coefficients were determined by analytic hierarchy process. ResultsA total of 14 experts from the field of childcare institutions, infectious disease control, child healthcare and health supervision participated in the Delphi consultation. The system consisted of four core dimensions: organizational management, team building, hardware equipment, and infectious disease surveillance and disposal, with the weighting coefficients of 0.285 9, 0.261 6, 0.204 3 and 0.248 2, respectively. The evaluation indicator system consisted of 4 primary indicators, 15 secondary indicators and 45 tertiary items. The positivity coefficients of the two rounds of Delphi consultation were 0.93 and 1.00, the authority coefficients were both 0.81, and the Kendall’s coefficient of concordance were 0.44 and 0.49, respectively (P<0.01). ConclusionThe high expert engagement and coordination indicate that organizational management and team building remain the critical priorities for infectious disease prevention and control in Shanghai’s childcare institutions. It is recommended to strengthen financial investment, improve institutional mechanisms, and enhance personnel reserves and capacity building for healthcare teachers, thereby systematically upgrading the infectious disease control capabilities of childcare institutions. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
3.Prevalence of central obesity among the elderly with different body mass indexes in Xuhui District, Shanghai
Zhanyu JIANG ; Xiaolin QIAN ; Xiaohong ZHANG ; Zhenmei PU ; Jing ZHU ; Weiqi XU ; Chaowei FU ; Haiyan GU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(3):289-296
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of overweight, obesity and central obesity among elderly residents in Xuhui District, and to analyze the epidemiological status of central obesity in elderly people with different body mass indexes. MethodsThe third round of health status and health service utilization monitoring data in Xuhui District was used. The information collected from questionnaire survey and physical examination were analyzed. SPSS 20.0 software was used for χ2 test, trend χ2 test and multinominal logistic regression analysis. Results5 096 survey subjects were included. The prevalence of overweight, general obesity, and central obesity in the residents aged 60 and above in Xuhui District were 34.3%, 6.5%, and 29.2%, respectively. There was gender difference in the rates of overweight, obesity, and central obesity among the residents. The overweight and central obesity rates in males were higher than those in females, while the obesity rate was lower than that in females (P<0.05). Multinominal logistic regression analysis showed that in comparison with the normal weight non-central obesity group drinking only at party (OR=1.729, 95%CI: 1.184‒2.525), and hypertension (OR=1.637, 95%CI: 1.305‒2.053), were highly associated with normal weight with central obesity. Aged 60‒ years (OR=1.589, 95%CI: 1.190‒2.120), aged 70‒ years (OR=1.763, 95%CI: 1.327‒2.342), male (OR=1.379, 95%CI: 1.134‒1.676), hypertension (OR=2.231, 95%CI: 1.878‒2.649), former smokers (OR=1.437, 95%CI: 1.027‒2.011), drinking at party only (OR=1.491, 95%CI: 1.107‒2.006), and drinking ≥3 times per week (OR=1.611, 95%CI: 1.116‒2.325), were highly associated with overweight combined with central obesity. Aged 60‒ years (OR=3.817, 95%CI: 2.251‒6.474), aged 70‒ years (OR=3.084, 95%CI: 1.838‒5.175), hypertension (OR=3.683, 95%CI: 2.753‒4.929), diabetes (OR=2.085, 95%CI: 1.511‒2.878), former smokers (OR=1.835, 95%CI: 1.043‒3.226), were highly associated with compound obesity. Central obesity was found in the elderly residents with different BMI categories, and the rate of central obesity increased with the increase of BMI grade. ConclusionThe prevalence of overweight, obesity and central obesity among the elderly aged 60 years and above in Xuhui District is not optimistic. Attention should be paid to the elderly under 80 years old who are with hypertension and/or diabetes, alcohol consumption, low educational level and not doing physical exercise. Especially for the central obesity population with normal BMI, measures should be taken to prevent and intervene the occurrence of obesity and related diseases. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
4.Iodine nutritional status and influencing factors of pregnant women in Hangzhou City
Tingting ZHAO ; Liangliang HUO ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Bing ZHU ; Liming HUANG ; Xingyi JIN ; Sujuan ZHU ; Qilin SHENG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(1):49-55
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective:To investigate the iodine nutritional status of pregnant women in Hangzhou City and analyze its influencing factors, in order to provide a basis for guiding pregnant women in Hangzhou City to supplement iodine scientifically.Methods:A stratified random sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on 1 400 pregnant women in Hangzhou City from March to October 2018. Random urine samples and household salt samples from pregnant women were collected, and the levels of urine iodine and salt iodine were measured using arsenic cerium catalytic spectrophotometry and direct titration, respectively. The iodine nutritional status of pregnant women with different basic characteristics and dietary levels were analyzed and compared (Kruskal-Wallis test), and the main influencing factors affecting the urinary iodine concentration level of pregnant women were identified (the ordinal multiple classification logistic regression analysis).Results:The median urinary iodine of pregnant women was 135.00 μg/L, and the qualified iodized salt consumption rate of pregnant women was 83.36% (1 167/1 400). In terms of basic characteristics, there were statistically significant differences in the distribution level of urine iodine among pregnant women with different pregnancy frequency, delivery frequency, and natural abortion frequency ( P < 0.05). In terms of diet, the frequency of consuming milk, yogurt, meat, and whether pregnant women consumed cabbage and cauliflower showed statistically significant differences in urinary iodine distribution levels ( P < 0.05). Ordinal multiple classification logistic regression analysis showed that the urine iodine levels of pregnant women who were pregnant twice were higher than those who were pregnant ≥3 times ( OR = 1.64, P = 0.003). Pregnant women who never or occasionally consumed yogurt had lower urine iodine levels than or equal to those who consumed 2 bottles of yogurt per day ( OR = 0.53, P = 0.044). Pregnant women who never or occasionally consumed meat and those who consumed meat once a week had higher urinary iodine levels than that who consumed meat ≥2 times per week ( OR = 1.40, 1.47, P < 0.05). Conclusions:The overall iodine nutrition of pregnant women in Hangzhou City is at an deficiency level. Pregnancy experience and dietary level are influencing factors on iodine nutrition of pregnant women. It is necessary to carry out in-depth health education for pregnant women, improve the dietary structure during pregnancy, and improve the abnormal iodine nutrition of pregnant women.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
5.The epidemiology and risk factors of delayed diagnosis in newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Xuhui District, Shanghai, 2018‒2022
Boshu ZHANG ; Kaijin ZHU ; Jing ZHANG ; Ning XU ; Wenyuan HUANG ; Xiaofeng CAI ; Meixia YANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(5):429-434
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the trends and significant determinants of delayed HIV diagnosis (DHD) among newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in Xuhui District, Shanghai between 2018 and 2022. MethodsIn the newly reported HIV/AIDS cases, patients died within one year without accident, HIV/AIDS cases with CD4 cell count <200 cells·μL-1, and AIDS cases with a CD4 cell count between 200 to 499 cells·μL-1 were defined as delayed diagnosis. Univariate and multivariate logistic analysis were employed to explore the influencing factors of DHD. ResultsAmong the 862 newly reported HIV/AIDS cases, The DHD rate was 39.79% without statistically significant difference by year(χ2=4.508, P=0.342). Patients with CD4 cell count <200 cells·μL-1 contributed the largest proportion of DHD. During 2018‒2022, the DHD rate declined among HIV/AIDS patients who were younger than 35 years old or 45‒65 years old, never married, original diagnosis from tertiary specialized hospitals. Patients who were 65 years or older, married or divorced, with heterosexual transmitted HIV/AIDS, and original diagnosis from other types of testing and tertiary metropolitan hospital, had sustainably higher DHD rates. The number of HIV screening and diagnosed from voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) decreased during the COVID-19 epidemic, while the DHD rate increased sharply. Multivariate logistic regression analysis suggested the DHD rates were higher among older age, other types of testing(OR=3.805, 95%CI: 2.260‒6.406)and pre-operative testing(OR=2.411, 95%CI: 1.424‒4.081). Patients who received CD4 test in 15 days had a higher DHD rate compared to the cases received CD4 test exceeding 90 days (OR=0.336, 95%CI: 0.216‒0.522). ConclusionThere is no significant decrease of delayed HIV diagnosis rate in Xuhui District in recent years, and the number of HIV tests has decreased in 2022. Monitoring of newly reported HIV/AIDS should be conducted continuously. Expansion of HIV antibody screening should be conducted in non-infectious departments and inpatient departments in healthcare institutions, particularly metropolitan hospitals. Assistance should be provided to clinicians and elderly patients for improving their ability to recognize and perceive the risk of HIV/AIDS, in order to enhance early diagnosis and subsequent treatment. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
6.Correlation analysis between mild cognitive impairment and the traditional Chinese medicine body constitution types among the elderly in a community in Changning District, Shanghai
Lei XU ; Min ZHANG ; Wenwen WANG ; Li YU ; Xuting ZHU ; Xiaorui LYU
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(11):1070-1075
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			ObjectiveTo investigate the correlation between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) body constitution types in the elderly, and to provide an evidence for the control of cognitive impairment in the elderly. MethodsThe elderly aged 65 and above who participated in the community physical examinations in a community of Changning District, Shanghai were selected as the research subjects. The cognitive function was assessed by using the Clock Drawing Test combined with the Ascertain Dementia 8-item Questionnaire (AD8), the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE). The diagnostic criteria for MCI was identified based on the 2018 Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia and Cognitive Disorders, along with the assessment results and clinical history information. The current investigation method was used to collect the basic information and the prevalence of chronic disease of the subjects through questionnaire inquiries. The elderly subjects’ ability to take care of themselves was evaluated based on the Elderly Self⁃Care Ability Evaluation Scale, while the TCM body constitution types were determined based on the Chinese Medicine Health Care Management Service Specification. The association of the detection rate of MCI with gender, education level, history of chronic disease and TCM body constitution types were analyzed lastly. ResultsA total of 2 351 elderly people were investigated, including 1 037 males and 1 314 females, with an average age of (74.11±6.15) years. 174 subjects, accounting for 7.40%, were identified with MCI. The highest detection rate of MCI in the elderly are those with a Qi stagnation constitution (10.8%), followed by those with a dampness-heat constitution (9.1%) and a Qi deficiency constitution (8.4%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that advanced age, lower educational level, a history of tuberculosis, and TCM constitutions such as dampness-heat, Qi stagnation, and Qi deficiency were the potential risk factors for MCI. ConclusionThere is a significant association between TCM constitution types such as dampness-heat, Qi stagnation, and Qi deficiency with MCI. TCM techniques can be integrated into the health management services for the elderly population, and targeted interventions can be provided to those with imbalanced constitution types so as to reduce the risk of MCI. 
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
7.Exploration on the TCM Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Fibrosis Based on the Theory of"Lung Connecting to Large Intestine"
Yawei DONG ; Zhongbo ZHU ; Fan YANG ; Quan MA ; Hongmei LI ; Yanmei ZHANG ; Lanlan HE ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Xiping LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;31(11):19-23
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Pulmonary fibrosis is a respiratory system disorder characterized by damage to alveolar epithelial cells,pathological proliferation and transformation of fibroblasts,excessive deposition of extracellular matrix,leading to structural damage and loss of function in lung tissues,with a high mortality rate and limited effective treatment methods.This article was based on the TCM understanding of"lung connecting to large intestine",namely the theory of"lung and the large intestine being interior-exterior related",and set the modern medical understanding of"lung connecting to large intestine",namely the theory of"gut-lung axis"as the key.Combining the TCM pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis and the related mechanisms of"gut-lung axis"in pulmonary fibrosis,it preliminarily expounded the connotation of TCM regulating the"gut-lung axis"to treat pulmonary fibrosis,aiming to provide new ideas for clinical treatment of pulmonary fibrosis through the"gut-lung axis".
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
8.Effects of acute lung injury on apoptosis in rat splenic T cells and the interventional effect of Yifei Jianpi formula
Yujie YANG ; Zhongbo ZHU ; Yanmei ZHANG ; Xiping LIU ; Xuhui ZHANG ; Zhiming ZHANG
Acta Laboratorium Animalis Scientia Sinica 2024;32(9):1160-1170
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective To observe splenic T cell apoptosis and XIAP-associated factor 1(XAF1),FAS,and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α protein expression levels in rats with acute lung injury(ALI),and to determine their roles in the protective effect of Yifei Jianpi formula.Methods Sixty male specific pathogen-free SD rats were divided randomly into blank,model,positive control,and high-,medium-,and low-dose Yifei Jianpi formula groups.Rats in the positive control group were given 0.5 g/kg dexamethasone by gavage,and rats in the high-,medium-,and low-dose Yifei Jianpi formula groups were given 12,6,and 3 g/kg Yifei Jianpi formula by gavage,respectively.Rats in the model and blank groups were given equal amounts of saline by gavage.All medications were administered once a day for 14 days.Lung function testing was carried out in all rats.We observed the imaging characteristics of the lungs and changes in the organ index and lung tissue wet/dry weight(W/D)in each group,and detected the pathological changes in lung tissues by hematoxylin-eosin staining.Splenic T-cell subpopulations(CD4+/CD8+)and apoptosis of splenic T-cells were detected by flow cytometry and XAF1,FAS,and TNF-α protein expression levels in the spleen were detected by Western Blot.Results Rats in the model group showed reduced lung function,decreased spleen and thymus organ indexes,and significantly higher W/D of lung tissue(P<0.01).In addition,they had inflammatory exudation and alveolar rupture in the lung tissue,accompanied by thickening of the lung texture and large areas of ground-glass shadows,with a significant decrease in T-cell subsets(CD4+/CD8+)and significant increases in XAF1,FAS,and TNF-α proteins,and in the rate of T-cell apoptosis(P<0.01).Yifei Jianpi formula significantly reduced the W/D spleen of rat lung tissues,significantly increased the thymus organ index(P<0.05,P<0.01)and the T-cell subpopulation(CD4+/CD8+),and significantly decreased the protein expression levels of XAF1,FAS,and TNF-α,and the T-cell apoptosis rate(P<0.05,P<0.01).Conclusions ALI induced up-regulation of XAF1,FAS,and TNF-α protein expression and T-cell apoptosis in the spleen of rats,and Yifei Jianpi formula may protect against ALI by down-regulating these factors.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
9.Exploring the application of blockchain technology in discipline inspection work in public hospitals
Xuhui ZHANG ; Xiaofang LIU ; Quan ZHU
Modern Hospital 2024;24(6):854-856
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			In order to continuously promote the construction of party conduct and clean governance in the new era and the fight against corruption,using information technology such as blockchain to promote the disciplinary inspection work of public hos-pitals is an effective way to adapt to the new situation and requirements.By utilizing the decentralized,transparent and trustwor-thy,privacy and security protection technology features of blockchain,it can be applied to the disciplinary inspection work of public hospitals,such as in the application of anti-corruption archives,case clues,medical ethics and ethics evaluation,and an-ti-corruption risk prevention and control,to improve the efficiency of disciplinary inspection work in public hospitals and promote the high-quality development of disciplinary inspection work in public hospitals.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
10.Safety of delayed vaccination with the national immunization program vaccines in children aged 0-6 years from 2019 to 2021 in Xuhui District, Shanghai City in China.
Qiang Song WU ; Shu Qian MAO ; Yan XU ; Rui Jie GONG ; Qi ZHOU ; Min LIU ; Jing Yi LIU ; Dan Hong ZHU ; Xiang GUO
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;57(7):983-991
		                        		
		                        			
		                        			Objective: To understand the incidence of delayed vaccination with the national immunization program vaccines among children aged 0-6 years in Xuhui District, Shanghai, and to evaluate the safety of delayed vaccination. Methods: A stratified random sampling was used to obtain six vaccination clinics in Xuhui District, Shanghai. The vaccination records of children 0-6 years from these six vaccination clinics were collected from the Shanghai Immunization Program Information Management System. Adverse events following immunization (AEFI) data were collected from the China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. Descriptive epidemiology was used to analyze the data. Children were divided into the timely vaccination group and delayed vaccination group according whether they were delayed in vaccination (received one month or more after the recommended age among children aged ≤1 year; received three months or more after the recommended age among children aged >1 year). The safety of four vaccination methods-individual vaccination, simultaneous vaccination, routine vaccination and combined vaccination-were further compared. Differences between groups were compared using chi-square test. Results: From 2019 to 2021, six vaccination clinics in Xuhui District administered 124 031 doses of the national immunization program vaccines among children aged 0-6 years, and delayed vaccinations accounted for 25.99% (32 234/124 031) of these doses. In 2020, the delayed vaccination rate during the first-level COVID-19 public health emergency response period in Shanghai was significantly higher than that in the same period in 2019 (34.70% vs. 24.19%, χ2=136.23, P<0.05). The delayed vaccination rate during the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in 2021 was significantly higher than that in the same period in 2019 (25.27% vs. 22.55%, χ2=82.80, P<0.05). From 2019 to 2021, a total of 475 cases of AEFI were reported in six vaccination clinics, with a reported incidence of 382.97 per 100 000 doses, including 421 cases of common adverse reaction (88.63%, 339.43 per 100 000 doses), 51 cases of rare adverse reaction (10.74%, 41.12 per 100 000 doses) and 3 cases of coincidences (0.63%, 2.42 per 100 000 doses). The reported incidence of AEFI among delayed vaccinations was significantly lower than that among timely vaccinations (291.62 per 100 000 doses vs. 415.05 per 100 000 doses). The incidence of AEFI for the four delayed vaccination methods (individual vaccination, simultaneous vaccination, routine vaccination and combined vaccination) was lower than that for timely vaccination. There were significant differences between the groups except for the routine vaccination group (χ2=9.82, P<0.05; χ2=5.46, P<0.05; χ2=2.97, P>0.05; χ2=11.89, P<0.05). Conclusions: In Xuhui District of Shanghai, 25.99% of doses of the national immunization program vaccines administered to children 0-6 years were delayed. Delayed vaccination does not increase the risk of AEFI compared with timely vaccination.
		                        		
		                        		
		                        		
		                        	
            
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