1.Changes in the body shape and ergonomic compatibility for functional dimensions of desks and chairs for students in Harbin during 2010-2024
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(3):315-320
Objective:
To analyze the change trends in the body shape indicators and proportions of students in Harbin from 2010 to 2024, and to investigate ergonomic compatibility of functional dimensions of school desks and chairs with current student shape indicators, so as to provide a reference for revising furniture standards of desks and chairs.
Methods:
Between September and November of both 2010 and 2024, a combination of convenience sampling and stratified cluster random sampling was conducted across three districts in Harbin, yielding samples of 6 590 and 6 252 students, respectively. Anthropometric shape indicators cluding height, sitting height, crus length, and thigh length-and their proportional changes were compared over the 15-year period. The 2024 data were compared with current standard functional dimensions of school furniture. The statistical analysis incorporated t-test and Mann-Whitney U- test.
Results:
From 2010 to 2024, average height increased by 1.8 cm for boys and 1.5 cm for girls; sitting height increased by 1.5 cm for both genders; crus length increased by 0.3 cm for boys and 0.4 cm for girls; and thigh length increased by 0.5 cm for both genders. The ratios of sitting height to height, and sitting height to leg length increased by less than 0.1 . The difference between desk chair height and 1/3 sitting height ranged from 0.4-0.8 cm. Among students matched with size 0 desks and chairs, 22.0% had a desk to chair height difference less than 0, indicating that the desk to chair height difference might be insufficient for taller students. The differences between seat height and fibular height ranged from -1.4 to 1.1 cm; and the differences between seat depth and buttock popliteal length ranged from -9.8 to 3.4 cm. Among obese students, the differences between seat width and 1/2 hip circumference ranged from -20.5 to -8.7 cm, while it ranged from -12.2 to -3.8 cm among non obese students.
Conclusion
Current furniture standards basically satisfy hygienic requirements; however, in the case of exceptionally tall and obese students, ergonomic accommodations such as adaptive seating allocation or personalized adjustments are recommended to meet hygienic requirements.
2.Mediating effect of activities of daily living between pain and depressive symptoms in Chinese elderly
Shan JIANG ; Huaiju GE ; Wenyu SU ; Shihong DONG ; Weimin GUAN ; Qing YU ; Huiyu JIA ; Wenjing CHANG ; Jinglei ZHANG ; Kang ZHANG ; Guifeng MA ; Wentao WEI
Journal of Public Health and Preventive Medicine 2025;36(4):12-16
Objective To explore the mediating role of activities of daily living (ADL) in pain and depressive symptoms in the elderly in China. Methods Utilizing the data from 2020 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, 4403 Chinese elderly individuals aged ≥ 60 years old were selected as the research subjects. Depression Scale (CES-D 10) of the Center for Epidemiological Survey and ADL scale were used in the study. The PROCESS4.1 macro was used to test the mediating effect of daily living activities between pain and depressive symptoms, and the Bootstrap method was applied for verification of the mediating variables. Results A total of 2368 cases of depressive symptoms were detected in the elderly in China, with a detection rate of 53.78%. Pain was positively correlated with depressive symptoms (r=0.27, P<0.01), and activities of daily living were negatively correlated with pain and depressive symptoms (r=-0.27, -0.337, P<0.01). The results showed that the total effect value of pain on depressive symptoms was 0.33, the direct effect value was 0.24, and the mediating effect value of daily living activities was 0.09, accounting for 27.27%. Conclusion Pain and activities of daily living are important factors influencing depressive symptoms in the elderly, and activities of daily living play a partial mediating role in the relationship between pain and depressive symptoms in the elderly.
3.Recent advances in drug screening methods of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein
Li-de HU ; Chuan-feng LIU ; Ping LI ; Guan-yu DONG ; Xin-yong LIU ; Peng ZHAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(2):298-312
The pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused a serious impact on global public health and the economy. SARS-CoV-2 infiltrates host cells
4.Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of young patients with sporadic rectal cancer liver metastasis
Yu GUAN ; Lei YANG ; Shi-Ru JIANG ; Wei-Dong DOU ; Jin-Gui WANG ; Shan-Wen CHEN ; Zhan-Bing LIU ; Ying-Chao WU
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2024;49(1):23-30
Objective To identify the clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of young patients with sporadic rectal cancer liver metastasis(RCLM).Methods The clinical data of young RCLM patients at 45 years or under(n=40,as younger patient group)in Peking University First Hospital from January 2016 to January 2021 were reviewed,meanwhile,elder RCLM patient group were comprised of 82 patients older than 45-year-old in a 1:2 ratio.Proportions of categorical variables were compared between young patients and old patients.The clinicopathologic parameters were analyzed with univariate and multivariate Cox regression models and Kaplan-Meier method for demonstrating survival differences between the maximum diameter of liver metastasis and local therapy.Results One hundred and twenty-two RCLM patients were identified,the 1-,3-and 5-year survival rates of young patient group were 97.5%,47.5%,15.0%,those of elder patient group were 84.1%,26.8%,9.8%,respectively.The differences in BMI(P=0.008),primary tumor with obstruction and bleeding(P=0.006),synchronous rectal cancer liver metastases(P=0.005),the maximum diameter of liver metastasis>3 cm(P=0.019)were statistically significant between the two groups.And univariate and multivariate analyses showed that age(P=0.003),N stage(P=0.007),local therapy for liver metastases(P=0.047)and the maximum diameter of liver metastasis(P=0.030)were independent risk factors for influencing the prognosis of RCLM patients;curative resection or not of primary tumor(P=0.035)and the maximum diameter of liver metastasis(P=0.041)were independent risk factors for influencing the prognosis of young RCLM patients.Kaplan-Maier curve demonstrated survival differences between the maximum diameter of liver metastasis and local therapy for liver metastasis in RCLM patients(log-rank P=0.000).Conclusions Although with later staging of initial tumor station,young RCLM patients may obtain better survival benefit compared with old patients.Higher degree of lymph node metastasis,local therapy for liver metastases and the maximum diameter of liver metastasis>3 cm indicates poor prognosis in RCLM patients,and without curative resection of primary tumor and maximum diameter of liver metastasis are also considered as the independent poor prognostic factors of young RCLM patients.Local therapy for liver metastases appears to play an important role in the treatment strategy of RCLM patients.
5.Transfer of polyfoliate perforator flap of fibular hallux in reconstruction of multiple digit-tip defects
Shunan DONG ; Chengwei LIU ; Jiyong JIANG ; Yuzhi YU ; Long PENG ; Hanhui GUAN ; Dong HUANG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2024;47(1):44-47
Objective:To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the reconstruction of multiple digit-tip defects with transfer of polyfoliate perforator flaps of the fibular hallux.Methods:From January 2019 to June 2022, 15 patients had undergone reconstruction surgery for multiple digit-tip defects using polyfoliate perforator flaps of ipsilateral fibular hallux, with the first dorsal metatarsal artery as the pedicle, in the Department of Upper Limb Repair and Reconstruction Surgery, Guizhou Hospital of Beijing Jishuitan Hospital. The patients were 10 males and 5 females and aged 20 to 45 years old. Eight patients had the defects of thumbs and index fingers, 4 of thumbs and middle fingers, 2 of thumb, index and middle fingers and 1 of thumb, index and ring fingers. All the 15 digit injuries had nail bed defects to which reconstructive surgery were required. For the flaps of dorsal artery, flaps were 1.8 cm×2.0 cm-2.0 cm×3.1 cm in size and for those of plantar artery, the flaps sized 1.5 cm×2.0 cm-2.5 cm×3.0 cm. Donor site defects in the hallux were reconstructed with free superficial circumflex iliac perforator flaps. Postoperative follow-up lasted until 30th June 2023 and included visits to the outpatient clinic, WeChat and telephone reviews to assess the appearance, function and sensation recovery of the digits.Results:All the 15 flaps survived. During the 6 to 24 months (16 months in average) of postoperative follow-up, the appearance and texture of all flaps were found close to the healthy digits, with good nail growth and without deformity. TPD were found between 8.0 mm and 12.0 mm. The donor sites on the great toes that reconstructed with superficial circumflex iliac artery flaps were all survived well, and the incisions were satisfactorily healed without the functions of walking, running or jumping being significantly affected.Conclusion:The use of polyfoliate perforator flaps of fibular hallux for reconstruction of multiple digit-tip defects is an ideal surgical method due to the consistency of vascular anatomy, ease with flap harvest, similarity in the normal digital skin texture, and the capability to include a nail bed with the flap. A single donor from the hallux can simultaneously reconstruct two defects of digit-tip, making it an excellent treatment in the reconstruction of small-to medium-sized composite tissue defects in multiple digits.
6.Wumeiwan regulate Keap-1-Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway to inhibit oxidative stress injury in mice with ulcerative colitis
Li-Dong DU ; Ying WANG ; Rui-Hua XIN ; Zheng-Ying QIU ; Guan-Yu ZHAO ; Neng-Lian LI ; Jin SHAO ; Guo-Tai WU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(14):2088-2092
Objective To investigate the inhibitory effects of Wumeiwan on oxidative stress injury of ulcerative colitis mice induced by dextran sulfate sodium(DSS)by regulating Kelch-like ECH related protein 1(Keap-1)-nuclear factor E2 related factor 2(Nrf2)/heme oxygenase-1(HO-1)signaling pathwayand.Methods Forty C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into five groups:normal group,model group,positive control group,experimental-L,-H groups.UC mice model were induced by free access to 2%DSS water.Mice in normal and model group were orally administered with 0.9%NaCl,mice in positive control group were orally treated with Mesalazine solution(0.005 g·10 g-1·d-1),while mice in experimental groups were orally administered with Wumeiwan decoction at the dose of 0.13 and 0.26 g·10 g-1·d-1,respectively.All the drugs were administered for consecutive 7 days,1 times a day.The levels of disease activity index(DAI)and the colon length were scored.The levels of superoxide dismutase(SOD),catalase(CAT),cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)and inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)in colon tissue of mice were determined by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)method.The level of Keap-1,Nrf2,HO-1 proteins in colon tissue were determined by Western blot method.Results The levels of DAI of seventh day in normal group,positive control group,experimental-L,-H groups were 0、(2.62±0.33),(1.87±0.35),(1.87±0.35)and(1.58±0.35);the colon lengths were(8.16±0.47)、(5.98±0.24),(7.58±0.38),(7.33±0.24)and(7.48±0.51)cm;the SOD mRNA were 1.01±0.16、0.40±0.01,1.43±0.45,0.65±0.01 and 0.83±0.02;the CAT mRNA were 1.01±0.20、0.45±0.01,0.84±0.02,0.68±0.07 and 0.87±0.05;the COX-2 mRNA were 1.03±0.33、16.65±0.60,4.78±0.25,14.07±0.60 and 7.39±0.15;the iNOS mRNA were 1.04±0.40、20.71±0.66,8.09±0.93,15.44±0.68 and 11.66±0.06;the levels of Keap-1 were 1.22±0.16、1.10±0.05,1.18±0.05,1.94±0.08 and 1.17±0.08;the levels of Nrf2 were 1.12±0.16、0.76±0.15,0.65±0.13,0.70±0.16 and 0.82±0.18;the levels of HO-1 were 1.34±0.15、1.00±0.12,0.89±0.10,1.50±0.18 and 1.40±0.13,respectively.Significant difference was found between normal group and model group(P<0.01,P<0.05);significant difference was also found between the experimental-L,-H groups and model group(P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Wumeiwan can inhibit oxidative stress in mice with UC,the mechanisms may be related to adjusted the expression of Keap-1-Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway protein in colon.
7.Development of drug clinical trials in short stature children in China
Guan-Dong ZHANG ; Yu YANG ; Rui-Ling ZHAO
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(16):2405-2408
Objective To analyze the registration status of domestic drug clinical trials for short stature children and the marketing status of growth hormone drugs in China during 2013-2023.Methods The website of National Medical Products Administration was searched to abtain the date and statistical analysis was conducted.Results A total of 31 drug clinical trials involving short stature children were registered in the platform,and the trial stages were mainly on phase Ⅱ and Ⅲ,with a total of 21(67.74%,21/31).The group leader was relatively focused on specialized hospital,which was closely related to the academic level,clinical trial experience and professional authority of the main investigators.Based on the duration of treatment for short stature,83.87%(26/31)of registered projects had clinical trials lasting for more than 52 weeks.The research trend was long-acting growth hormone(64.52%,20/31).Sponsors and researchers had high insurance awareness and enthusiasm for clinical trials,especially the protection of subjects.At present,growth hormone products from seven domestic and foreign enterprises had been approved for marketing in China.The growth hormone products were the most abundant category of biotechnology drugs that had been marketed so far.Conclusion It is expected that there will be more convenient ways of administration and better release characteristics of long-acting growth hormone products in the future,which will reduce treatment costs and enable short stature children to obtain an ideal healthy height.
8.Evaluation of Germplasm Resources and Analysis of Medicinal Ingredients of Polygonatum odoratum(Mill.)Druce
Yu-Xuan ZHANG ; Gang-Qiang DONG ; Wei ZHANG ; Bin JIN ; Wei-Lin GUAN ; Qi SHEN
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;41(11):3008-3015
Objective To systematically evaluate the germplasm resources of Polygonatum odoratum(Mill.)Druce from the main producing areas in China.Methods A total of 35 tubers of Polygonatum odoratum from the main producing areas of China were collected to detect the water content,and the contents of nutrients including crude ash and crude fat,etc.and two medicinal components(polysaccharides and total flavonoids),and then the germplasm resources of Polygonatum odoratum were comprehensively evaluated by the coefficient of variation,correlation analysis and cluster analysis.Results In different Polygonatum odoratum tuber resources,the water content was 64.43%-83.78%,crude ash content was 1.03%-6.43%,lignin content was 2.83%-18.38%,cellulose content was 1.88%-4.73%,crude fat content was 2.85%-5.16%,crude protein content was 47.12-184.20 g/kg,the contents of polysaccharide and total flavonoids were 33.85-155.79 mg/g and 0.49-1.78 mg/g,respectively.Among them,the coefficients of variation for polysaccharide,crude ash,lignin,crude protein and total flavonoids were 0.45,0.42,0.38,0.31 and 0.30,respectively,showing large variations.There was a significant positive correlation between water content and contents of polysaccharide as well as various ingredient indexes in Polygonatum odoratum.The Polygonatum odoratum germplasm from different producing areas were mainly clustered into two types as follows:the first type was mainly from Guangdong and Hunan producing areas,the total flavonoids content being commonly higher,and the polysaccharide content of Polygonatum odoratum belongs to the second type in other producing areas was commonly higher.Four breeding materials with high content of medicinal ingredients were screened out by combining above indexes.Conclusion The high-quality germplasm was screened out through analyzing main nutrients and medicinal ingredients of Polygonatum odoratum tubers from different producing areas,contributing to providing data and material support for the evaluation of Polygonatum odoratum germplasm resources and strain breeding.
9.Methodological establishment of PTV and PRV margins for MRI guided online adapt-to-position radiotherapy for intracranial tumors
Qiu GUAN ; Nan LIU ; Xin LIAN ; Tingting DONG ; Yunliang SUN ; Hao LIANG ; Wei TIAN ; Lang YU ; Bo YANG ; Jie QIU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(12):1106-1111
Objective:To establish a method for obtaining planning target volume (PTV) and planning risk volume (PRV) margins caused by rotation in the use of adapt-to-position (ATP) modality of magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MRL) for patients with intracranial tumors.Methods:Clinical data of 6 patients with intracranial tumors (150 fractions in total) who received MRI-guided online ATP radiotherapy in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from November 2023 to January 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. The pre-planned CT structure was copied onto each segmented MR image and then the structures were traced back to the CT image according to the three-dimensional registration relationship. The anisotropic distance of the structure based on the original CT structure was calculated to obtain the variation range of the target and the organs at risk. The maximum anisotropic value was taken as the result of the PTV and the relationship between the results and intracranial location of different patients was analyzed. Group comparison was performed by Chi-square test. Two group comparison was conducted by post-hoc Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results:After the rotation deviation was included, the range of target changes in the six directions of left and right (L/R), anterior and posterior (A/P) and superior and inferior (S/I) of the 6 patients were: (1.24± 0.86) mm/(1.91± 1.07) mm, (2.02± 1.26) mm/(1.66± 1.07) mm, (1.84± 1.84) mm /(2.94±1.93) mm, respectively. The results in the SI direction were significantly different, and the values in the I direction in 2 patients exceeded 4 mm, the margins suitable for all patients were 3.01 mm/2.4 mm(A/P), 1.9 mm/2.93 mm(L/R) and 3.14 mm/4.62 mm(S/I) in different directions, respectively. The L/R direction of the lens and the S/I direction of the optic nerve were significantly changed, and the A/P direction of the brain stem was (3.99± 4.64) mm. Larger values might be required when the target was in the posterior brain (left-down area, right-down area).Conclusions:The rotation deviation, organ movement and intracranial location affect the PTV and the organs at risk PRV in the MRI-guided ATP modality in intracranial tumors patients. The margin generation method based on image fusion can help to quantify the margin value reasonably.
10.Microsurgical treatment of severe hand injuries caused by chaff cutters: a report of 60 cases
Yu CHEN ; Shunan DONG ; Jiyong JIANG ; Chengwei LIU ; Long PENG ; Hanhui GUAN
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2024;47(4):438-442
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and experiences in diagnosis and treatment of severe hand injuries caused by chaff cutters.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 60 patients (193 digits) who had mangled hand injuries caused by chaff cutters and admitted to the Department of Upper Limb Repair and Reconstruction, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital between January 2015 and June 2022. The patients were 39 males and 21 females, with 10 to 72 (mean 42.6) years old of age. The injuries involved 41 right hands and 19 left hands. The extent of hand injuries of soft tissue and bones varied from digit-tips to wrist. Among them, 5 digits were completely destroyed in 8 cases, 3 digits including thumb were destroyed in 12 cases, 4 digits including thumb were destroyed in 10 cases, 3 or more fingers without thumb were destroyed in 8 cases, simple hand destroyed in 8 cases, digits and palm destroyed in 8 cases, and total hand destroyed in 6 cases. The sizes of wound ranged from 1.8 cm×2.0 cm to 6.8 cm×15.6 cm. Based on the wound contamination and conditions of tissue damage, surgical treatment included debridement, stump trimming, in-situ replantation, transpositional replantation, venous bridging flap transfer and emergency or phased free second toe and free flap transfers. The flap sizes were 3.0 cm×5.0 cm-7.0 cm×16.0 cm. Both the reconstructed and flap donor sites were primarily closed in one stage. Postoperative follow-ups were conducted through regular visits of outpatient clinic or via WeChat interviews. The survival and functional recovery of flap and finger were observed.Results:Of the 60 patients, emergency orthotopic replantation of 112 digits were performed with survival of 96 digits; 16 digits transposition replantation were carried out with 12 survived; 5 digits received venous bridging flap transfer with 4 survived; all 5 Flow-through anteriolateral thigh perforator flaps (ALTPFs) were survived; all of 12 phase II digit reconstructions with free second toe transfer survived; and all 18 phase II free flap transfers survived [10 ALTPFs and 8 superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flaps(SCIAPFs)]. Postoperative complications such as wound exudation and fever happened in 8 patients, and all were rectified after debridement and symptomatic anti-infection treatment. The follow-up ranged 6 to 18 months, with 12 months in average. Hand functions were assessed using the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), and the scores achieved at 20.3 to 72.8 points, with 42.6 points ± 16.6 points in average.Conclusion:Severe hand injuries caused by chaff cutters are severe and complicated. A thorough assessment of wound contamination and residual digits and tissues are required. Successful surgical outcomes can be achieved through emergency and elective surgery with multiple microsurgical techniques and multi-phased surgical reconstructions, although overall functional recovery of the injured hand is often not quite realistic.


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