Pulse rate and blood oxygen levels are crucial physiological parameters that reflect physiological and pathological information within the human body.The system designs a wireless pulse wave monitoring system utilizing a flexible reflective probe and the AFE4490,which is capable of monitoring pulse wave and blood oxygen levels on the human forehead.The system is predominantly based on a reflective flexible probe,the AFE4490,a power supply module,a control microcontroller unit(MCU),and a Wi-Fi module.Post-processing by a slave computer,the collected pulse wave data is wirelessly transmitted to a smartphone.The real-time pulse waveform,pulse rate,and blood oxygen levels are displayed on an application.Following relevant tests and verifications,the system can accurately detect pulse wave signals,meet the requirements for wearable technology,and possesses significant market application potential.

Objective:To investigate the epidemic situation of drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis in Henan Province, evaluate the effectiveness of prevention and control measures, and provide a basis for formulating further prevention and control policies.Methods:From April to November 2021, a census of all diseased villages registered in 112 drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis counties (cities, districts, hereinafter referred to as counties) of 17 provincial-level cities and 9 provincial-level counties (cities) in Henan Province was conducted to collect the basic information of diseased counties and villages. The content of fluoride in drinking water and the prevalence of dental fluorosis in children aged 8 - 12 years old were measured on a village by village basis.Results:By the end of 2021, drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis was prevalent in 112 diseased counties in Henan Province, involving 17 450 diseased villages. Among them, 17 433 villages had implemented measures to reduce fluoride and improve water quality, with a water improvement rate of 99.90% (17 433/17 450). There were 14 920 villages with qualified water, and the qualified rate of water fluoride was 85.50% (14 920/17 450). There were a total of 4 232 water improvement projects in all diseased villages, with a normal operation rate of 97.09% (4 109/4 232) and a qualified rate of 93.03% (3 937/4 232) for water fluoride in the projects. The total detection rate of dental fluorosis in children in the province was 9.64% (39 391/408 584), with moderate to severe dental fluorosis accounted for 8.08% (3 182/39 391), the dental fluorosis index was 0.18. The prevalence of fluorosis was negative.Conclusions:In 2021, the prevalence of drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis is widespread in Henan Province, and measures to reduce fluoride and improve water quality in diseased villages have been basically implemented. However, the fluoride content of water in some villages still does not meet the standard, and some water improvement projects cannot operate normally throughout the year. In the future, it is necessary to address the above issues one by one and consolidate the achievements in prevention and control of drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis.

Meiotic initiation is a critical step in gametogenesis. Recently, some genes required for meiotic initiation have been identified. However, meiosis-initiating factors and the underlying mechanisms are far from being fully understood. We have established a long-term culture system of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) and an in vitro model of meiotic initiation using mouse SSCs. Our previous study revealed that the RNA-binding protein RBFOX2 may regulate meiotic initiation, but the role and the mechanism need to be further elucidated. In this study, we constructed RBFOX2 knockdown SSC lines by using lentivirus-mediated gene delivery method, and found that the knockdown SSCs underwent normal self-renewal, mitosis and differentiation. However, they were unable to initiate meiosis when treated with retinoic acid, and they underwent apoptosis. These results indicate that RBFOX2 plays an essential role in meiotic initiation of spermatogonia. This work provides new clues for understanding the functions of RNA-binding proteins in meiotic initiation.
Mice ; Male ; Animals ; Spermatogonia/metabolism* ; Meiosis/genetics* ; Cell Differentiation ; Tretinoin/pharmacology* ; Mitosis ; Testis/metabolism*

OBJECTIVE To study the effects of the compatibility of Schisandra chinensis on Psoralea corylifolia -induced oxidative damage and endoplasmic reticulum stress in L 02 hepatocytes，and to provide reference for clinical use of the compatibility attenuation of P. corylifolia -S. chinensis . METHODS L02 cells were divided into blank control group ，P. corylifolia model group （1 200 μg/mL P. corylifolia ，calculated by crude drug ），P. corylifolia -S. chinensis low-dose，medium-dose and high-dose groups （1 200 μg/mL P. corylifolia combined with 600，1 200，2 400 μg/mL S. chinensis ，respectively，calculated by crude drug ）. After the cells in each group were cultured in culture medium or drug solution for 48 hours，the levels of aspartate aminotransferase（AST）and alanine aminotransferase （ALT）were detected ；the levels of glutathione （GSH），superoxide dismutase （SOD）and malondialdehyde （MDA）in cell culture medium were detected ；reactive oxygen species （ROS）level and mitochondrial membrane potential in cells were detected ；mRNA and protein expressions of glucose-regulated protein 78（GRP-78）and protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase （PERK）were detected. RESULTS Compared with blank control group ，the levels of AST，ALT，MDA and ROS ，mRNA and protein expressions of GRP- 78 and PERK were increased significantly in P. corylifolia model group （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）；while GSH and SOD levels ，mitochondrial membrane potential were decreased significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. Compared with P. corylifolia model group ，above indexes of P. corylifolia -S. chinensis low-dose， medium-dose and high-dose groups were all improved significantly （P＜0.05 or P＜0.01）. CONCLUSIONS The compatibility of P. corylifolia -S. chinensis can alleviate P. corylifolia -induced oxidative damage and endoplasmic reticulum stress of L 02 cells.

Objective: To explore the epidemiological characteristics of elevated serum uric acid in college students and its association with glycolipid metabolism, providing reference for health care intervention and education of college students. Methods: From September 2020 to November 2021, a retrospective study was conducted among 989 college students in Taizhou area by stratified cluster random sampling method, and a questionnaire was issued to all college students. Serum uric acid (SUA), high density lipoprotein (HDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), fasting plasma glucose(FPG), 2 h postprandial blood glucose (2 hPG), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG) levels were detected by urease immunoassay and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Waist circumference, body mass index, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in higher serum uric acid group were higher than those in normal group ( t =21.72,5.74,5.45,12.23, P <0.05). The SUA, FPG, TG, 2 hPG, LDL and TC in serum uric acid increased group were higher than those in normal group, while HDL was lower than those in normal group ( t =13.85, 23.97, 10.24, 7.62, 34.91, 8.27, -8.15, P <0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that the levels of FPG, TG, 2 hPG, LDL and TC were positively correlated with SUA levels ( r =0.63, 0.72, 0.69, 0.16, 0.81, P <0.01). HDL was negatively correlated with SUA level ( r = -0.52, P <0.01). The glucolipid metabolism indexes were included into the binary Logistic regression model analysis, and the results showed that FPG, TG, LDL and TC were positively correlated with higher serum uric acid. HDL was negatively correlated with the incidence of higher serum uric acid ( P <0.05). Conclusion Male sex, alcohol consumption, smoking, and elevated blood pressure can contribute to higher serum uric acid, which has been found to be associated with glycolipid metabolism.

Objective    To discuss the feasibility of establishment of animal model of "functional" bicuspid aortic valve with swine and observe its effect on the wall shear stress inside the aorta. Methods    Four common Shanghai White Swine with body weight between 50 kg to 55 kg were selected. Under general anesthesia and cardiopulmonary bypass, the aortic transverse incision approach was used, continuous suture with 6-0 polypropylene to align the left and right coronary valve leaflets to create a bicuspid valve morphology. After the operation, echocardiography was used to observe the aortic valve morphology and the hemodynamic changes of the aortic valve orifice. The effect on the wall shear stress inside the aorta was studied with 4D-Flow magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results    A total of 4 swine "functional" bicuspid aortic valve models were established, with a success rate of 100.0%. Echocardiography showed that the blood flow velocity of the aortic valve orifice was faster than that before the operation (0.96 m/s vs. 1.80 m/s). 4D-Flow MRI showed abnormally increased wall shear stress and blood flow velocity in the aorta of the animal models. After the surgery, in model animals, the maximal wall shear stress inside the ascending aorta was greater than 1.36 Pa, and the maximum blood flow velocity was greater than 1.4 m/s. Conclusion    Establishment of the animal model of "functional" bicuspid aortic valve in swine is feasible, scientific and reliable. It can be used in researches on evaluating the pathophysiological changes.

Objective:To master the provincial-level quality assessment of the self-inspection projects for control and evaluation of drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis in the counties (cities, districts) of Henan Province, so as to ensure the quality of self-inspection.Methods:Totally 30 counties (cities, districts) with drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis in Henan Province were selected as project counties (cities, districts), using consulting and checking data, on-site investigation and review, the implementation of self-inspection projects were audited. The water improvement and the water fluorine content, and the prevalence of dental fluorosis in children aged 8-12 were investigated in villages with drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis, and the provincial-level quality assessment of the self-inspection projects was carried out.Results:A total of 99 villages with drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis in 30 counties (cities, districts) were investigated, and all 30 counties (cities, districts) completed the investigation task of self-inspection projects. A total of 99 water samples were collected, and there were 23 counties (cities, districts) with the same results of county (city, district) self-inspection and provincial-level review of water fluorine, accounting for 76.67%; a total of 5 815 children aged 8-12 were investigated, there were 18 counties (cities, districts) with the same results of county (city, district) self-inspection and provincial-level review of dental fluorosis detection rate, accounting for 60.00%.Conclusions:The self-inspection projects of control and evaluation of drinking water-borne endemic fluorosis at the county (city, district) level in Henan Province are completed well. Most of the self-inspection projects are consistent with the provincial-level review results, but the disease diagnosis ability of grass-roots professional personnel and the detection technical level of laboratory technician in some counties (cities, districts) need to be improved.

Objective:To explore the effect of cloud follow-up system in post-hospital follow-up management of hyperuricemia gout patients.Methods:Using the convenient sampling method, a total of 120 gout patients who were discharged after treatment in Taizhou Central Hospital in June 2021 were selected as the research objects and they were randomly divided into the control group and the experimental group according to the random number table method, with 60 cases in each group. The control group carried out routine follow-up, while the experimental group carried out follow-up based on cloud follow-up system. The serum uric acid level and self-management ability of gout patients were compared between the two groups before and after 6 months of follow-up.Results:After 6 months of follow-up, the serum uric acid levels of the control group and the experimental group were lower than those before follow-up and that of the experimental group was lower than the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . After 6 months of follow-up, the self-management ability score of the experimental group was higher than that before follow-up and higher than that after follow-up of the control group, and the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The new follow-up model based on cloud follow-up system is helpful to improve the self-management ability of gout patients and reduce the blood uric acid level of gout patients.

Objective:To investigate whether platelet and coagulation-related indicators can be used as early indicators of severity of acute pancreatitis.Methods:A total of 142 patients with acute pancreatitis admitted to Beijing Friendship Hospital from 2017 to 2018 were included in this study. According to the Ranson score, they were divided into mild group and severe group. Severe pancreatitis was used as the outcome index. Univariate logistic regression analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were performed on single indicators with statistically significant differences between mild and severe patients to determine the discriminative value of disease severity.Results:According to the Ranson score, 142 patients were divided into severe and mild groups, 43 patients with severe disease, and 99 patients with mild disease. There was a statistically significant difference in platelet, fibrinogen (FIB), and D-Dimer between the two groups on the first day of admission ( P<0.05). The area under ROC curve and 95% CI of platelets (PLT) , FIB and D-Dimer were 0.61 (0.52, 0.71), 0.70 (0.59, 0.80) and 0.72 (0.62, 0.82), respectively. Multivariate logistic regression models of PLT, FIB and D-Dimer were fitted, and ROC curve was analyzed. The area of ROC curve of PLT combined with D-Dimer was 0.74 (0.65, 0.83), and the area of ROC curve of FIB combined with D-Dimer was 0.75 (0.66, 0.85). Conclusions:Platelet, FIB and D-Dimer can be used as independent risk factors to judge the severity of pancreatitis. The early predicative value of FIB combined with D-Dimer on the severity of the disease is higher than that of the PLT combined with D-Dimer.

Objective:To explore clinical effect of 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with intermittent hormonal therapy (IHT) on prostate cancer. Methods:During the period from May 2016 to May 2017, 84 patients pathologically diagnosed with prostate cancer of T 3N 0M 0 by biopsy in Affiliated Hospital of Chifeng College were enrolled as study objects. They were divided into two groups by random number table method. 40 cases in control group were treated with intermittent hormonal therapy, while 44 cases in observation group were treated with 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with IHT. After the first IHT, time of prostate specific antigen (PSA) returning to normal and intermission time in both groups were observed. The dynamic changes of PSA level and prognosis in both groups during treatment were recorded. Results:After the first IHT, time of PSA returning to normal in observation group was shorter than that in control group, while intermission time was longer than that in control group ( P<0.05). At 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after treatment, PSA level in observation group was lower than that in control group ( P<0.05). The 2-year PSA-free progression survival (PSA-PFS) rate in observation group was higher than those in control group (77.27% vs 45.0%) ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in 2-year total overall survival (OS) rate between the two groups ( P>0.05). There were no serious complications during treatment in observation group. Conclusions:125I radioactive seed implantation combined with IHT in treatment of prostate cancer can reduce PSA level more quickly, and increase 2-year PSA-PFS rate.