Objective: To understand the indoor light at night (LAN) exposure intensity during sleep among children and adolescents in Shanghai, so as to provide a basis for exploring potential health risks and formulating effective interventions. Methods: From April to December in 2024, a total of 628 students in grades 4-7 were recruited from three schools in Shanghai. A portable illuminance meter was used to measure LAN for one week, and participants recorded their sleep time. The Kruskal-Wallis H- test was used for comparison between groups, and the error bar chart was used to show the trend and variation range of average LAN exposure intensity in different sleep periods. Results: The indoor LAN exposure intensity of children and adolescents in Shanghai was [2.4(0.8, 5.9)lx] during sleep, and 28.8% of children and adolescents were exposed to indoor LAN≥5 lx. There was no significant differences in indoor LAN exposure intensity between boys [2.4(1.0, 5.9)lx] and girls [2.3(0.7, 5.9)lx] ( Z=-0.86, P > 0.05 ). The indoor LAN exposure intensity of primary school students [2.9(1.1, 6.6)lx] was higher than that of junior high school students [1.0(0.3, 3.1)lx] ( Z =-5.87), and indoor LAN exposure intensity of students in the main urban area [3.2(1.1, 7.8)lx] was higher than that of rural students [1.6(0.5, 4.3)lx] ( Z =-5.23)(both P <0.05). The indoor LAN exposure intensity showed an overall decreasing trend during sleep of children and adolescents ( tau=-0.81, P =0.02), with a slight increase before waking up. Conclusions Indoor LAN exposure intensity among children and adolescents in Shanghai is generally high, especially among primary school students and students living in the main urban area. Health policy and education should be strengthened to reduce the impact of LAN on children and adolescent health.

Deciphering the metabolites of multiple components in herbal medicine has far-reaching significance for revealing pharmacodynamic ingredients.However,most chemical components of herbal medicine are secondary metabolites with low content whose in vivo metabolites are close to trace amounts,making it difficult to achieve comprehensive detection and identification.In this paper,an efficient strategy was proposed:herb-derived metabolites were predicted according to the structural characteristics and metabolic reactions of chemical constituents in Corydalis Rhizoma and chemical structure screening tables for metabolites were conducted.The fragmentation patterns were summarized from represen-tative standards combining with specific cleavage behaviors to deduce structures of metabolites.Ion abundance plays an important role in compound identification,and high ion abundance can improve identification accuracy.The types of metabolites in different biological samples were very similar,but their ion abundance might be different.Therefore,for trace metabolites in biological samples,we used the following two methods to process:metabolites of high dose herbal extract were analyzed to char-acterize those of clinical dose herbal extracts in the same biological samples;cross-mapping of different biological samples was applied to identify trace metabolites based on the fact that a metabolite has different ion abundance in different biological samples.Compared with not using this strategy,44 more metabolites of clinical dose herbal extract were detected.This study improved the depth,breadth,and accuracy of current methods for herb-derived metabolites characterization.

Objective: To evaluated the application of General Provisions of Safety and Health for Writing Boards(GB 28231-2011), and to provide basis for the revision and improvement of the standard. Methods: From June to October 2018, a questionnaire survey was conducted among 852 people engaged in the evaluation, use and production of writing boards in 8 districts of Beijing, Liaoning and Jiangsu. The contents of the survey include the awareness, implementation of the standard and evaluating the use of various parameters in the standard by personnel from different institutions. Results: The overall awareness ratio of the standard among staffs from health, education and enter prise was 78.26%. For the nominal size of the writing board and the vertical distance between the lower edge and the platform, the reasonableness considered lower by health professionals(62.50%, 37.50%) than that of education professionals(90.00%, 90.00%) and enterprise staffs(90.00%, 90.00%)(P<0.05); For the frequency and reasonableness of the nine parameters such as gloss and adhesion, the perception of each institution were significantly different(P<0.05), with proportion of professionals in health lower than experts in education and enterprise. For the two parameters of color and light resistance, each institution considered the maneuverability was not strong(P>0.05). Conclusion Propagation and implement is still needed to strengthen comprehension, because different institutions have different understandings towards the standard. There are still some problems waiting to be solved, such as different standard limits, poor enforceability of two parameters which are writing board color and light resistance.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine mixed with ropivacaine for thoracic paravertebral nerve blocks by multiple injections for preemptive analgesia on postoperative analgesia of patients undergoing thoracotomy. Methods Ninety patients, all genders, ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ, aged 35-64, BMI 18-24 kg/m2, undergoing radical operation for esophageal carcinoma were randomly divided into three groups (each group 30 patients): group C received general anesthesia, group R received ropivacaine for thoracic paravertebral nerve block and group RD received dexmedetomidine mixed with ropivacaine for thoracic paravertebral nerve block.Three groups all used intravenous infusion of propofol, refentanyl and inhalation sevoflurane for anesthesia maintenance, and PCIA pump started before the end of surgery in 3 groups.Meanwhile, group R and group RD received ultrasound-guided T4-T8thoracic paravertebral nerve blocks by multiple injections on operation side preoperatively.In group R, the mixture of 0.5% ropivacaine 19 ml and 1ml of normal saline was injected, and in group RD, the mixture of dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg and 19 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine was injected.The analgesia process lasted 48 h after surgery of these 3 groups, and the VAS score was maintained<4 points.When the VAS score was 4 or more points, intravenous injection of morphine 5- 10 mg was delivered. Postoperative PCIA liquid and morphine consumption, somnolence, nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, itching and urinary retention was recorded. Additionally, the occurrences of adverse events about thoracic paravertebral nerve blocks were recorded.Results The dosages of propofol, refentanyl in group R and group RD were lower than those in group G:(7.2 ± 0.6),(6.1 ± 0.5)mg/(kg·h)vs.(8.1 ± 0.5)mg/(kg·h), and there were significant differences(P<0.05).The dosage of propofol in group RD was lower than that in group R: (6.1 ± 0.5) mg/(kg·h) vs. (7.2 ± 0.6) mg/(kg·h), and there was significant difference (P <0.05). Compared with group G, the consumption of PCIA liqud and the usage rate of morphine was reduced in group R and group RD (P < 0.05); the consumption of PCIA liqud and the usage rate of morphine was lower in group RD than that in group R(P<0.05).The rate of nausea and vomiting and itch in group R and group RD was lower than that in group G,and there were significant differences(P<0.05). No significant difference in somnolence showed between three groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions Ropivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine for target thoracic paravertebral nerve blocks by multiple injections for preemptive analgesia can significantly improve the efficacy of postoperative analgesia after thoracotomy, meanwhile,it can also save the dosage of anesthetic drugs during the operation.

Objective To investigate the diagnosis value of the three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound volume technology in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Methods Totally 75 patients with PCOS and 50 normal subjects as controls from Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University were chosed. The volume of the endometrium and ovaries were measured with virtual organ computer-aided analysis techniques (VOCAL). While the follicular numbers and the volumes were measured by sono follicle technique. The ovarian volumes, the follicular volumes and the endometrial volumes were compared between the two groups. Independent samplest test was used to compare PCOS group patients and healthy subjects with endometrial volumes, ovarian volumes, follicle volumes and the average numbers of follicle. Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the number of total follicles and the volume of ovary, follicle volume and serum sex hormone concentration in PCOS group.Results With the endometrial volume of PCOS patients about (1.6±0.9) cm3 was less than that of the control group [(3.1±1.7) cm3]. The ovarian volume, follicular volume and the average number of follicles were (13.6±4.6) cm3, (1.9±0.7) cm3 and (27.7±7.4). All of them were higher than those in healthy subjects [(7.4±2.9) cm3, (1.1±0.7) cm3, (8.4±3.4)], and the differences were statistically significant (t=6.013, P<0.001;t=8.087,P=0.015;t=7.222,P<0.001;t=15.637,P<0.001). The total number of follicles in PCOS patients were positively correlated with ovarian volume, follicle volume and serum testosterone concentrations (r=0.467,P=0.000;r=0.446,P=0.000;r=0.383,P=0.001). There was no correlation with luteinizing hormone (LH)/thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (r=0.048,P=0.702).Conclusion The sono follicle and VOCAL technology provide a new and objective measurement method for PCOS diagnosis.

Objective To assess the application value of trans-vaginal ultrasound and real-time sono-elastography in assessing the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women. Methods A total of 108 pregnant women who received prenatal examination at Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital from January to November 2017 were included. Based on the presence of threatened premature or preterm labor or not, they were divided into a study group (n=29, with threatened premature or preterm labor) and a control group (n=79, with no threatened premature or preterm labor). Cervical length (CL) was measured by trans-vaginal ultrasound, and the following three cervical elasticity indexes were obtained by sono-elastography: the entire cervical strain rate (CS), the internal cervical os strain rate (IS), and external cervical os strain rate (ES). Independent samples t-test was used to analyze the difference in the above indexes between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to assess the value of the above indexes in predicting the risk of preterm birth.Results CL was significantly lower[(2.94±0.66)cm vs(3.91±0.71)cm]and IS was significantly higher [(0.53±0.28)% vs (0.47±0.20)%] in the study group than in the control group (t=6.436, 3.406,both P<0.05).CS and ES in the study group were higher than those in the control group[(0.40±0.30)% vs (0.24±0.19)%,(0.74±0.39)% vs(0.73±0.37)%],but the differences were not statistically significant(t=1.365, 0.207, both P>0.05). ROC curve analysis indicated that CL, CS, IS, and ES performed differently in assessing the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women [area under the ROC curve (AUC): 0.156, 0.558, 0.689, 0.499]. The AUCs of CS and IS were greater than 0.50, and the AUC of IS was larger than those of other indexes. Using 0.30% as a cut-off for IS, its sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 66.7%, 79.3%, 71.1%, 55.4%, and 80.2%, respectively. Conclusions Cervical tissue elasticity indexes obtained by sono-elastography can be used to assess pregnant women at different gestational ages and predict the risk of preterm birth feasibly. IS is more useful than other indexes in predicting early or asymptomatic preterm birth.

Objective To observe the effects of Taohechengqitang combined with danazol on CA125 and gonadal hormone in the treatment of patients with endometriosis.Methods 77 cases from July 2014 to January 2015 in department of obstetrics and gynecology of Daqing Longnan hospital were selected and divided into observation group of 40 cases and control group of 37 cases according to double-blind randomized.The observation group were treated with Taohechengqitang joint danazol treatment, and the control group were treated with danazol alone.The estradiol ( E2 ) , progestogen (P), cancer antigen 125 (CA125), thromboxane B2 (TXB2), endometrial cysts size and dysmenorrheal score pre-and post-treatment between two groups were compared.Results The contents of E2 and P post-treatment in observation group were lower than those in control group (P<0.05).The serum TXB2 and CA125 levels post-treatment in observation group were lower than those in control group (P<0.05).The endometrial cysts size and dysmenorrheal score post-treatment in observation group were lower than those in control group (P<0.05).The total efficacy in observation group was higher than that in control group (P<0.05).Conclusion Taohechengqitang combined with Danazol could reduce the CA125, E2 and P levels, relieve symptoms of dysmenorrhea and reduce the cyst volume, whose efficacy is exact.

Objective To discuss the possible reasons of contrast agent reflux during transvaginal real-time three-dimensional hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy),and in order to provide scientific evidences for reducing the contrast agent reflux.Methods The sonographic features of contrast reflux were observed in the images of 167 infertile patients who underwent TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy, and the association of the incidence rate of the reflux with tubal patency,the types of infertility,endometrial thickness,menstrual clean days,abnormal uterine cavity,the history of intrauterine operations,pelvic operations and ectopic pregnancies were analyzed.Results The incidence rate of the reflux during TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy was 41 .3%.The incidence rates of reflux in unilateral patency and bilateral obstruction were 4.929 and 9.21 5 times of that of bilateral patency respectively.The incidence rate of reflux in the secondary infertility cases was significantly higher than that of primary ones(P <0.05).Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the reflux is associated with the tubal patency,the endometrial thickness and the history of intrauterine operations,and none of the other factors.Conclusions TVS RT-3D-HyCoSy could differentiate the images of reflux better;the proper timing of the contrast examination and avoiding the damage of endometrium would reduce the incidence of the reflux.

Objective To evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine on postoperative cognitive function in the aged patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.Methods Forty patients,aged 65-80 yr,of ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ,scheduled for elective carotid endarterectomy,were randomly divided into 2 groups (n =20 each):control group (group C) and dexmedetomidine group (group DEX).Anesthesia was induced with midazolam,etomidate,fentanyl and rocuronium.The patients were tracheally intubated.In group DEX,a loading dose of dexmedetomidine 0.03 μg· kg-1 ·min-1 was infused intravenously for 10 min starting from the time point before induction,and dexmedetomidine 0.30μg· kg-1 ·min-1 was infused until 30 min before the end of operation starting from the end of intubation.The equal volume of normal saline was given instead of dexmedetomidine in group C.At 1 day before operation (To) and 6 and 24 h after operation (T1.2),venous blood samples were collected for determination of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) concentrations.The cognitive function of the patients was assessed using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) at To,T2,and 48 h,72 h,7days and 1 month after operation (T3-6).Results Compared with the baseline value at T0,the serum BDNFconcentrations were significantly increased at T1 in the two groups,MMSE scores were decreased at T2,3 in groupC,and MMSE scores were decreased,and the serum BDNF concentrations were increased at T2 in group DEX.Compared with group C,the MMSE scores were significantly increased at T3.4,the serum BDNF concentrations were increased at T2,and no significant change was found in MMSE scores at T5.6 in group DEX.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine is helpful in improving postoperative cognitive function and in promoting the recovery of postoperative cognitive function,and the mechanism may be related to enhanced production of endogenous BDNF in the aged patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.

Objective To understand the achievement exchange and interpenetration situation between parasitological jour?nals and the journals of other disciplines. Methods The citing journals and cited journals of Chinese parasitological journals were analyzed. Three Chinese core journals namely Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control and Chinese Journal of Zoonoses were selected as the study objects. The number and citation times of citing and cited journals from 2002 to 2012 were collected from CNKI. These journals were classified according to China Journal Citation Reports-Expand 2013 and analyzed by the method of bibliometrics. Results The number of published pa?pers in Chinese Journal of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control and Chinese Journal of Zoonoses were 1 160 1 541 and 2 494 from 2002 to 2012 respectively. The numbers of citing journals of the 3 above journals included by the citation reports were 496 547 and 592 respectively the total citation frequencies were 4 778 9 547 and 8 301 and the average citation frequencies per paper were 4.12 6.20 and 3.33 respectively. The numbers of the cit?ed journals were 532 407 and 659 respectively the total citation frequencies were 4 470 7 206 and 7 885 and the average citation frequencies per paper were 3.85 4.68 and 3.16 respectively. The top three disciplines of the citing journals and cited journals were medical and health basic science and agricultural sciences and the top three secondary disciplines belonged to medical and health were general medical and health preventive medicine and hygiene and clinical medicine. Conclusion There is an extensive exchange between parasitology journals and other journals which promotes the exchange between parasi?tology and other relevant disciplines.