1.Association between short-term ambient air pollution exposure and arterial stiffness and effect modification of obesity
Yinxi TAN ; Hexiang PENG ; Yi ZHENG ; Siyue WANG ; Yiqun WU ; Xueying QIN ; Jin LI ; Tao WU ; Dafang CHEN ; Mengying WANG ; Yonghua HU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(12):1639-1648
Objective:To assess the association between short-term ambient air pollution exposure and arterial stiffness and whether obesity modifies these associations.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted based on Fangshan family cohort in Beijing. The 24 hours average air pollutant levels on the day cohort participants took baseline survey were calculated as short-term air pollution. A generalized additive model (GAM) with Gaussian links was used to estimate changes in typical carotid artery intima-media thickness (CIMT), brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (BAPWV), pulse pressure (PP) and ankle-branchial index (ABI) after short-term exposure to each air pollution (PM 2.5, PM 10, SO 2, NO 2, CO). The cross-product terms of each air pollution, body mass index (BMI), and waist-to-hip ratio were included in the GAM model to test the interaction. Further, they conducted a stratified analysis to test their effects on the relationship between short-term exposure to each air pollution and the arterial stiffness indicators. Results:A total of 4 211 individuals were included in the analysis. Individuals' age was (58.9±8.7) years, of which 2 268 (53.9%) were female. Several covariates, including sociodemographic factors, lifestyle behaviors, and history of drugs, were included in the analysis. The results of the GAM analysis showed that an increase in PM 2.5 ( β=2.912×10 -4, 95% CI: 1.424×10 -4-4.400×10 -4, P<0.001), CO ( β=0.027, 95% CI: 0.011-0.043, P<0.001), SO 2 ( β=2.070×10 -3, 95% CI: 7.060×10 -4-3.430×10 -3, P=0.003), and NO 2 ( β=3.650×10 -4, 95% CI: 2.340×10 -5-7.060×10 -4, P=0.036) were associated with an increase in CIMT, while an increase in PM 10 ( β=0.018, 95% CI: 0.002-0.033, P=0.028) was associated with an increase in PP in the study population. Besides, the waist-to-hip ratio had an effect-modification on the correlation of short-term exposure of PM 2.5 (interaction P=0.015), NO 2 (interaction P=0.008), and CO (interaction P=0.044) with CIMT, and the correlation between short-term exposure of PM 2.5 (interaction P=0.002), NO 2 (interaction P=0.010), CO (interaction P=0.029), PM 10 (interaction P<0.001) with PP. The significant association between CIMT, PP, and air pollution concentrations was more visible in people with lower waist-to-hip ratios. Conclusions:Short-term ambient air pollution exposure was associated with arterial stiffness indicators, and there was an effect modification of waist-to-hip ratio on these associations, and lower waist-to-hip ratios may enhance the association between air pollution exposure and indicators.
2.Associations of short-term ambient particulate matter exposure and MTNR1B gene with triglyceride-glucose index:A family-based study
Huangda GUO ; Hexiang PENG ; Siyue WANG ; Tianjiao HOU ; Yixin LI ; Hanyu ZHANG ; Mengying WANG ; Yiqun WU ; Xueying QIN ; Xun TANG ; Jing LI ; Dafang CHEN ; Yonghua HU ; Tao WU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2024;56(3):375-383
Objective:To explore the effects of short-term particulate matter(PM)exposure and the melatonin receptor 1B(MTNR1B)gene on triglyceride-glucose(TyG)index utilizing data from Fang-shan Family-based Ischemic Stroke Study in China(FISSIC).Methods:Probands and their relatives from 9 rural areas in Fangshan District,Beijing,were included in the study.PM data were obtained from fixed monitoring stations of the National Air Pollution Monitoring System.TyG index was calculated by fasting triglyceride and glucose concentrations.The associations of short-term PM exposure and rs10830963 polymorphism of the MTNR1B gene with the TyG index were assessed using mixed linear models,in which covariates such as age,sex,and lifestyles were adjusted for.Gene-environment inter-action analysis was furtherly performed using the maximum likelihood methods to explore the potential effect modifier role of rs10830963 polymorphism in the association of PM with TyG index.Results:A total of 4 395 participants from 2 084 families were included in the study,and the mean age of the study participants was(58.98±8.68)years,with 53.90%females.The results of association analyses showed that for every 10 μg/m3 increase in PM2.5 concentration,TyG index increased by 0.017(95%CI:0.007-0.027),while for per 10 μg/m3 increment in PM1o,TyG index increased by 0.010(95%CI:0.003-0.017).And the associations all had lagged effects.In addition,there was a positive association between the rs10830963 polymorphism and the TyG index.For per increase in risk allele G,TyG index was elevated by 0.040(95%CI:0.004-0.076).The TyG index was 0.079(95%CI:0.005-0.152)higher in carriers of the GG genotype compared with carriers of the CC genotype.The inter-action of rs10830963 polymorphism with PM exposure had not been found to be statistically significant in the present study.Conclusion:Short-term exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 were associated with higher TyG index.The G allele of rs10830963 polymorphism in the MTNR1B gene was associated with the elevated TyG index.
3.Single nucleotide polymorphism heritability of non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate in Chinese population
Enci XUE ; Xi CHEN ; Xueheng WANG ; Siyue WANG ; Mengying WANG ; Jin LI ; Xueying QIN ; Yiqun WU ; Nan LI ; Jing LI ; Zhibo ZHOU ; Hongping ZHU ; Tao WU ; Dafang CHEN ; Yonghua HU
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2024;56(5):775-780
Objective:To delve into the intricate relationship between common genetic variations across the entire genome and the risk of non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate(NSCL/P).Methods:Utilizing summary statistics data from genome-wide association studies(GW AS),a thorough investigation to evaluate the impact of common variations on the genome were undertook.This involved assessing single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP)heritability across the entire genome,as well as within specific genomic regions.To ensure the robustness of our analysis,stringent quality control measures were applied to the GWAS summary statistics data.Criteria for inclusion encompassed the absence of missing values,a minor allele frequency≥1%,P-values falling within the range of 0 to 1,and clear SNP strand orientation.SNP meeting these stringent criteria were then meticulously included in our analy-sis.The SNP heritability of NSCL/P was calculated using linkage disequilibrium score regression.Addi-tionally,hierarchical linkage disequilibrium score regression to partition SNP heritability within coding re-gions,promoters,introns,enhancers,and super enhancers were employed,and the enrichment levels within different genomic regions using LDSC(v1.0.1)software were further elucidated.Results:Our study drew upon GWAS summary statistics data obtained from 806 NSCL/P trios,comprising a total of 2 418 individuals from the Chinese population.Following rigorous quality control procedures,490 593 out of 492 993 SNP were deemed suitable for inclusion in SNP heritability calculations.The observed SNP heritability of NSCL/P was 0.55(95%CI:0.28-0.82).Adjusting for the elevated disease pre-valence within our sample,the SNP heritability scaled down to 0.37(95%CI:0.19-0.55)based on the prevalence observed in the general Chinese population.Notably,our enrichment analysis unveiled significant enrichment of SNP heritability within enhancer regions(15.70,P=0.04)and super enhan-cer regions(3.18,P=0.03).Conclusion:Our study sheds light on the intricate interplay between common genetic variations and the risk of NSCL/P in the Chinese population.By elucidating the SNP heritability landscape across different genomic regions,we contribute valuable insights into the genetic basis of NSCL/P.The significant enrichment of SNP heritability within enhancer and super enhancer re-gions underscores the potential role of these regulatory elements in shaping the genetic susceptibility to NSCL/P.This paves the way for further research aimed at uncovering novel genetic pathogenic factors un-derlying NSCL/P pathogenesis.
4.Clinical application of Shenton's line to determine the femoral artery bifurcation using the antegrade common femoral artery approach.
Hui ZHAO ; Liang ZHAO ; Fuxian ZHANG ; Hao WANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Changbao YAN ; Peiqiang GENG ; Yanyang WANG ; Zongheng GU ; Dafang LIU ; Yihe GENG
Chinese Medical Journal 2022;135(17):2107-2109
5.Lunch supply in public primary school canteens in Zhejiang Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(8):1152-1155
Objective:
To investigate lunch supply of public primary school canteens in Zhejiang Province, and to provide a basis for the scientific guidance of school lunch.
Methods:
During May to Jun. and Sept. to Oct. in 2019, lunch food supply was weighed and recorded and the number of diners in 44 public primary school canteens were summarized. Each investigation lasted for one week.
Results:
Food was mainly based on the taste of the students (40.91%) in the school canteen. About 45.45% of the schools referred to the Nutrition Guidelines of School Meals for students meals when making recipes in the school canteen. The supplies of cereals, vegetables, fruits, livestock and poultry meat, fish and shrimp, eggs, milk, soybean nuts, vegetable oil and salt were 109.05, 118.01, 0, 63.96, 9.25, 11.31, 0, 10.68, 10.47, 2.54 g. The supply of vegetable oil was basically the same as the recommended amount ( P >0.05). The supplies of energy, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B 1, vitamin B 2, vitamin C, dietary fiber were 820.84 kcal, 32.79 g, 164.18 mg, 7.84 mg, 4.71 mg, 23.07 μgRAE, 0.41 mg, 0.35 mg, 20.47 mg, 2.34 g, 37.56% of energy from fat and 48.47% of energy from carbohydrate. The supply of vitamin B 1 was basically the same as the recommended amount ( P >0.05). There were no significant differences in all kinds of food and nutrients between urban and rural primary schools ( P >0.05).
Conclusion
Lunch supply is not optimistic in public primary school canteens in Zhejiang Province, with unreasonable structure and fails to agree with current nutritional recommendations. It is suggested that the scientific guidance of students meals should be carried out according to the survey results combined with the characteristics of local diet.
6.Comprehensive treatment for acute iliac femoral vein thrombosis complicating left iliac vein compression
Jie ZHANG ; Dafang LIU ; Hui ZHAO ; Changbao YAN ; Peiqiang GENG ; Yanyang WANG ; Liang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2020;35(2):120-123
Objective To explore the significance of comprehensive treatment including anticoagulation,inferior vena cava filter implantation,mechanical thrombectomy,iliac vein angioplasty and stent placement and catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) in the treatment of acute iliac femoral vein thrombosis on the basis of left iliac vein compression.Methods In this study 61 patients were enrolled at Beijing Luhe Hospital,Capital Medical University between Mar 2013 and Mar 2019 in anticoagulation combined with CDT group and comprehensive treatment group.Short-term venous recanalization rate scores and long-term proximal valvular function of left femoral vein were compared.The survival curve was drawn using kaplan-meier method,and incidence of PTS was compared with the Log rank test.Results The short-term venous recanalization rate scores of the patients in the comprehensive treatment group were higher than scores of the patients in the traditional treatment group(t =9.872,P < 0.001).16 patients developed PTS.The incidence of PTS in the comprehensive treatment group was lower than that in the traditional treatment group(x2 =7.146,P =0.008).Patients in comprehensive treatment group kept a better function of the proximal valvular of left femoral vein than patients in the traditional treatment group (x2 =23.834,P <0.001).Conclusions The comprehensive treatment can effectively reduce the occurrence of long-term PTS in patients with acute iliac femoral vein thrombosis complicated with left iliac vein compression,and improves the quality of patients' life.
7.Parents′ knowledge, attitudes and practice on antibiotics use in children
Dafang WANG ; Tianwei LIU ; Qi ZHAO ; Jian WANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2020;19(8):717-722
Objective:To analyze parents' knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on antibiotics use in children.Methods:A survey of parents' KAP on antibiotics use in children was conducted among 482 parents in Tangqiao community who were visiting the vaccination unit of our center during January to June 2018. The influencing factors of patients' KAP on antibiotics use in children were investigated with univariater and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:In terms of knowledge, 89.0% (429/482) of parents agreed that common cold did not require antibiotics treatment; 88.8% (428/482) of parents knew that antibiotics had adverse reactions; 82.0% (395/482) of parents knew that overuse of antibiotics would increase the possibility of drug resistance of pathogenic bacteria; and 69.7% (327/482) of the relevant knowledge acquisition came from doctors. In terms of attitudes, 84.1% (405/482) of the parents agreed with the phenomenon of excessive use of antibiotics in our country; 68.2% (405/482) of the parents agreed that they should follow the doctor's instruction but not ask the doctor to prescribe drugs; 30.7% (148/482) parents thought they had enough knowledge about antibiotics drugs; 24.7% (148/482) parents were willing to use more expensive antibiotics for their children. In terms of practice, 13.9% (67/482) of parents would buy antibiotics by themselves; 35.7% (172/482) of parents had antibiotics at home. Multi-factor regression analysis results showed that parents with high annual family income are likely to better understand antibiotics ( OR=2.619, 95 %CI: 1.431—4.793); parents who had antibiotics at home ( OR=4.713, 95 %CI: 1.964—11.309)and purchased antibiotics by themselves ( OR=2.768, 95 %CI: 1.237—6.194) were more likely to use antibiotics for their children. Conclusion:There are still some problems in parents' knowledge, attitude and behavior of using antibiotics in children in the community, and public education on rational use of antibiotics in children is necessary.
8.Association Study Between Rhizoma Gastrodia elata Brown-rot and Soil Microbial Communities
Xin TANG ; Jin-qiang ZHANG ; Li-qing TENG ; Tao ZHOU ; Qing-song YUAN ; Wei-ke JIANG ; Lan-ping GUO ; Jiao XU ; Xiao WANG ; Guang-wen ZHANG ; Cheng PAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(24):153-160
Objective:To study the microbial community composition and diversity of brown-rot
9.Effect of Gastrodia elata Planting on Soil Microbial Community Structure
Jiao XU ; Xuan HUANG ; Tao ZHOU ; Xiao-hong OU ; Yan-hong WANG ; Wei-ke JIANG ; Yuan YUAN ; Da-hui LIU ; Xiao WANG ; Guang-wen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(19):10-16
Objective:To analyze the changes of soil microbial community structure before and after planting
10.Effects of High Temperature Stress on Growth Characteristics of Armillaria
Xuan HUANG ; Jiao XU ; Tao ZHOU ; Xiao-hong OU ; Qing-song YUAN ; Jin-qiang ZHANG ; Wei-ke JIANG ; Yuan YUAN ; Xiao WANG ; Da-hui LIU ; Guang-wen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2020;26(19):17-22
Objective:To explore the effects of high temperature stress on the growth characteristics of different


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