1.Progress in research on health literate schools
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(3):448-451
Abstract
Health literate schools (HeLit-Schools) play a significant role in fostering students health literacy. The paper elucidates the background and conceptual connotations of HeLit-Schools, and analyzes how HeLit-Schools effectively integrate and enhance the health literacy of schools in three aspects: philosophy and core drivers, strategy and method implementation, as well as evaluation mechanisms and standard setting. Furthermore, the paper explores the implications of foreign HeLit-Schools research and practice for China under the context of "Healthy China" construction, as well as the key strategies for Chinese schools in the implementation of HeLit-Schools, aiming to provide a new perspective and theoretical support for Chinese schools to practice the "Healthy China initiative" and strengthen school construction from the perspective of health literacy.
2.Insights from Japan’s cost-effectiveness analysis policy on pricing for China’s NRDL access
Linning WANG ; Mengyu YANG ; Jie YU ; Yun LU
China Pharmacy 2024;35(8):901-905
The cost-effectiveness analysis policy for drugs was institutionalized in Japan since 2019, realizing quantitative adjustment of price across varieties. A hierarchical categorization approach was adopted to select medicines with high expected annual sales. For selected medicines, adjustments were made to the premium and profit components within the existing price structure based on a pre-defined incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) threshold, effectively resolving the issue of inconsistent criteria and magnitudes caused by subjective judgment. Meanwhile, incentive measures like evaluation exemption or threshold enhancement were granted for specific medicines. Besides, a price adjustment mechanism, which was allowed for upward and downward adjustments, involving tiered ICER threshold and quantified formulas, had been established for the premium and profit components of drug price. In China’s National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) access, certain issues remained to be addressed: insufficient clarity in the quantitative mechanism of price formation, incomplete price adjustment measures, and lagging in the communication channels. It is recommended that the following measures could be referred to when further improving the scientificity and fairness of drug pricing during China’s NRDL access, such as enhancing the ICER threshold for medicines catering to special populations, quantifying criteria and extents for price adjustment, granting preferential pricing policies to pharmaceutical companies that present high-quality evidence of effectiveness, preceding communication channels with pharmaceutical companies, as well as exploring a price floor mechanism for the drugs with excessive price reduction.
3.Effect of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Neiguan combined with Danzhong on peri-operative pain in patients undergoing radical mastectomy
Mengyu LI ; Xiaoshuang TUO ; Jingwen FU ; Zhihong LU
The Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology 2024;40(7):714-718
Objective To investigate the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation at Neiguan combined with Danzhong on intraoperative remifentanil dosage and early postoperative pain in pa-tients undergoing radical mastectomy.Methods A total of 153 female patients undergoing radical mastecto-my under general anaesthesia aged 18-64 years,BMI 18.5-30.0 kg/m2 and ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱwere enrolled.The patients were randomly assigned into three groups:single-acupoint(Neiguan)group,dual-acupoint(Neiguan and Danzhong)group and control group,51 patients in each group.TEAS for 30 minutes at different points(Neiguan combined with Danzhong for the dual-acupoint group,Neiguan for the single-acupoint group,no stimulation for the sham group)were given before anaesthesia induction.30 mi-nutes of disperse/dense stimulation of 2/10 Hz with an intensity of 4-11 mA was used.The consumption of remifentanil,time to recall and to extubation were recorded.The visual analogue scale(VAS)pain score in PACU and 24 hours after surgery,and patient satisfaction scores was recorded.Results The intra-operative remifentanil consumption in the dual-acupoint group was significantly less than groups single-acupoint and sham(P<0.05).Patient satisfaction score 24 hours after surgery was significantly higher in the dual-acu-point group than those in groups single-acupoint and sham(P<0.05).The VAS scores in PACU and 24 hours after surgery had no significantly differences among the three groups.Conclusion Compared with single-acupoint,stimulation at Neiguan combined with Danzhong in patients undergoing radical mastectomy induced stronger remifentanil-sparing effect and higher patients'satisfaction after radical mastectomy.
4.Application of role-playing teaching method in Medical Immunology teaching
Meng GUO ; Yanfang LIU ; Juan LIU ; Cheng QIAN ; Mengyu LU ; Zhenhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2024;40(11):2399-2403,中插1-中插2,2407
Within traditional teaching models,students frequently assume a passive role in acquiring knowledge,potentially resulting in diminished motivation and limited engagement,particularly within the realm of Medical Immunology education.The inte-gration of role-playing,informed by constructivist learning theory,situated learning theory,and multiple intelligences theory,has demonstrated encouraging outcomes within clinical medical education settings.However,the extent to which this approach has been explored within the context of Immunology instruction remains insufficiently examined.This study investigates the utilization of role-playing as a pedagogical approach in Medical Immunology education,wherein students are assigned specific scenarios to simulate the functions of various immune components.The primary objective is to augment interactivity and the overall appeal of the learning pro-cess.Efficacy of this instructional method was evaluated through in-class quizzes,surveys,and performance analysis.The findings demonstrate that role-playing substantially enhances student engagement,comprehension,knowledge retention,and examination per-formance.In practical application,the integration of role-playing with ideological and political elements has the potential to enhance learning outcomes and foster students'enthusiasm for engaging in cutting-edge literature and immunological research.This approach also necessitates greater proficiency in teachers'professional competencies and organizational skills,as well as increased allocation of class time and spatial resources.Future research should investigate the applicability of role-playing across various educational levels and examine its potential integration with classroom ideological and political education.
5.Related factors of pleasure loss in HIV-infected people
Yunhong LI ; Lili LU ; Xueyu CHEN ; Mengyu LYU ; Xia ZHAO ; Ting YANG ; Lin CAI
Chinese Mental Health Journal 2024;38(6):542-546
Objective:To investigate the related factors of pleasure loss in patients with human immunodefi-ciency virus(HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS).Methods:Totally 237 patients with HIV/AIDS from a certain infectious disease hospital were selected and surveyed with a self-designed general information ques-tionnaire,the Temporal Pleasure Experience Scale(TEPS),Self Acceptance Scale(SAQ),Discrimination Percep-tion Scale(SIS),and Perceived Social Support Scale(PSSS).Results:The patient's TEPS score was(73.4±16.1).Stepwise linear regression analysis showed that the PSSS total scores,education level,and personal monthly income were positively correlated with the TEPS total scores(β=0.41,5.17,4.63),and age was negatively corre-lated with the TEPS total scores(β=-0.30).Conclusion:It suggests that more attention should be paid to the lack of pleasure in patients with HIV/AIDS,and the lack of pleasure is related to personal monthly income,educa-tion level,age and perceived social support.
6.MicroRNA-145-5p Regulates the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Nasal Polyps by Targeting Smad3
Mengyu ZHANG ; Xiaole PENG ; Xiaolong LIANG ; Wentao WANG ; Yuqing YANG ; Fan XU ; Xiaomin LU ; Dechun GENG ; Manyi LI
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology 2024;17(2):122-136
Objectives:
. The annual prevalence of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is increasing, and the lack of effective treatments imposes a substantial burden on both patients and society. The formation of nasal polyps in patients with CRS is closely related to tissue remodeling, which is largely driven by the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT). MicroRNA (miRNA) plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of numerous diseases through the miRNA-mRNA regulatory network; however, the specific mechanism of the miRNAs involved in the formation of nasal polyps remains unclear.
Methods:
. The expression of EMT markers and Smad3 were detected using western blots, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence staining. Differentially expressed genes in nasal polyps and normal tissues were screened through the Gene Expression Omnibus database. To predict the target genes of miR-145-5p, three different miRNA target prediction databases were used. The migratory ability of cells was evaluated using cell migration assay and wound healing assays.
Results:
. miR-145-5p was associated with the EMT process and was significantly downregulated in nasal polyp tissues. In vitro experiments revealed that the downregulation of miR-145-5p promoted EMT. Conversely, increasing miR-145-5p levels reversed the EMT induced by transforming growth factor-β1. Bioinformatics analysis suggested that miR-145-5p targets Smad3. Subsequent experiments confirmed that miR-145-5p inhibits Smad3 expression.
Conclusion
. Overall, miR-145-5p is a promising target to inhibit nasal polyp formation, and the findings of this study provide a theoretical basis for nanoparticle-mediated miR-145-5p delivery for the treatment of nasal polyps.
7.Research progress on bacterial resistance and gene carrying resistance in migratory birds
Mengyu WANG ; Xin LU ; Biao KAN ; Shengen CHEN ; Yibing FAN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(2):271-276
Bacterial resistance is a serious problem in use of antibiotics and an urgent global public health challenge. The drug-resistant bacteria and drug-resistant genes carried by migratory birds are not only related to clinical antibiotics, but also the use of pesticides and veterinary drugs as well as the pollution of the surrounding environment of drug factories. However, studies on drug-resistant genes carried in migratory birds have been gradually reported around the world. Migratory birds have the characteristics of large range of movement and long flight distance, which leads to the complexity of bacterial resistance. Under the influence of environment and human activities, drug-resistant genes carried in bacteria are transmitted among species,human beings, domestic animals, environment and wild birds through mobile elements. This study summarizes the current situation of antibiotic resistance bacteria carried by migratory birds,the status of drug-resistant genes in migratory birds and the relationship between the resistance of migratory birds and the environment and human activities. The aim is to better understand the important role of migratory birds as hosts and vectors in the global spread of antibiotic resistance.
8.Research progress on bacterial resistance and gene carrying resistance in migratory birds
Mengyu WANG ; Xin LU ; Biao KAN ; Shengen CHEN ; Yibing FAN
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(2):271-276
Bacterial resistance is a serious problem in use of antibiotics and an urgent global public health challenge. The drug-resistant bacteria and drug-resistant genes carried by migratory birds are not only related to clinical antibiotics, but also the use of pesticides and veterinary drugs as well as the pollution of the surrounding environment of drug factories. However, studies on drug-resistant genes carried in migratory birds have been gradually reported around the world. Migratory birds have the characteristics of large range of movement and long flight distance, which leads to the complexity of bacterial resistance. Under the influence of environment and human activities, drug-resistant genes carried in bacteria are transmitted among species,human beings, domestic animals, environment and wild birds through mobile elements. This study summarizes the current situation of antibiotic resistance bacteria carried by migratory birds,the status of drug-resistant genes in migratory birds and the relationship between the resistance of migratory birds and the environment and human activities. The aim is to better understand the important role of migratory birds as hosts and vectors in the global spread of antibiotic resistance.
9.A new butterfly femoral artery compression device vs manual compression for hemostasis of femoral artery puncture point after peripheral endovascular interventions
Weilong LU ; Bing WANG ; Ying WANG ; Heng XU ; Jinxuan PAN ; Mengyu WANG ; Peng GUO ; Yanling WANG ; Wenxuan SHANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2019;28(3):288-292
Objective To compare the hemostatic safety and efficacy of a new butterfly femoral artery compression device (FACD) with those of manual compression (MC) in patients undergoing percutaneous peripheral endovascular interventions via femoral artery. Methods A total of 283 patients, who received percutaneous endovascular interventions via femoral artery during the period from September 2016 to December 2017, were enrolled in this study. After endovascular intervention, 167 patients received FACD to make hemostasis (FACD group), and 116 patients received MC hemostasis (MC group) . The patient's comfortableness, time used for hemostasis (min), limb immobilization time (h), and the incidence of vascular complications in both groups were analyzed. Results All 283 patients were included in analysis, the results indicated that the hemostatic success rates in FACD group and MC group were 96.4% (161/167) and 94.0% (109/116) respectively, the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05) . The postoperative Kolcaba Comfort Scale score of FACD group was (85.0 ±11.2) points, which was remarkably higher than (58.4±11.7) points of MC group (P<0.05), the time used for hemostasis in FACD group was (9.2 ±2.2) min, which was strikingly shorter than (18.5 ±2.9) min in MC group (P <0.05) . The limb immobilization time in FACD group was (10.4±2.4) hours, which was obviously shorter than (23.1±4.1) hours in MC group (P <0.05) . The incidence of vascular complications in FACD group was 3.6%, which was dramatically lower than 9.5% in MC group (χ2=4.206, P=0.04) . Conclusion The use of the new butterfly FACD can promptly, safely and effectively stop bleeding of femoral artery puncture site. The new butterfly FACD is superior to MC in shortening hemostatic time and limb immobilization time, in reducing incidence of vascular complications, as well as in improving patient's comfortableness degree.
10.Family History, Tobacco Smoking, and Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Mengyu FAN ; Jun LV ; Canqing YU ; Yu GUO ; Zheng BIAN ; Songchun YANG ; Ling YANG ; Yiping CHEN ; Feifei LI ; Yaoming ZHAI ; Ping WANG ; Junshi CHEN ; Zhengming CHEN ; Lu QI ; Liming LI ;
Journal of Stroke 2019;21(2):175-183
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Both genetic factors and smoking are associated with ischemic stroke (IS) risk. However, little is known about the potential interaction of these factors. We aimed to assess whether smoking and a positive family history interact to increase the risk of IS. METHODS: The nationwide prospective study recruited 210,000 men and 300,000 women in 2004 to 2008 at ages 30 to 79 years. During 9.7 years of follow-up, we documented 16,923 and 20,656 incident IS cases in men and women without major chronic diseases at baseline, respectively. Multivariable Cox regression models were used to examine associations between family history and IS. Likelihood ratio tests were used to test the smoking-family history interactions on IS. RESULTS: About 67.8% (n=135,168) of men ever smoked regularly compared with 2.7% (n=7,775) of women. Among men, a significant interaction between family history and smoking on IS was observed (P for interaction=0.03), with more pronounced association between family history and IS among ever-regular smokers (hazard ratio [HR], 1.21; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.16 to 1.27) than among never-smokers (HR, 1.11; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.23). The association between family history and IS among ex-smokers after more than 10 years of cessation (HR, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.85 to 1.20) appeared similar to that among never-smokers. Among women, a similar but not significant interaction between family history and smoking on IS was observed. Ever-regular smokers who had a family history of stroke had the highest risk of IS. CONCLUSIONS: Among Chinese men, the association of family history with IS was accentuated by smoking, and such accentuation tended to be lowered by cessation.
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