1.Association of dining locations with nutritional status among Chinese children aged 6-17 years
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(5):642-646
Objective:
To analyze the association of eating dining locations and their association with nutritional status among Chinese children aged 6-17 years,so as to provide reference for guiding children s reasonable diet.
Methods:
Stratified random cluster sampling was used to select children aged 6 to 17 years from 28 cities and rural areas of 14 provinces in East, North, Central, South, Southwest, Northwest, Northeast of China, and a total of 52 535 children were included in the study from 2019 to 2021. Information including dining locations, demographic characteristics, dietary intakes and physical activity were collected through a questionnaire survey. Fasting body height and weight were measured in the morning. Unordered multiclass Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between dining locations and nutritional status in children.
Results:
Regarding children s dining locations, 66.3% ate breakfast at home,25.8% ate breakfast at school,7.9% ate breakfast outside (small dining tables, restaurants, stalls, etc.); 67.7% ate dinner at home,29.0% ate dinner at school,3.3% ate dinner outside; and 63.6% ate lunch at school,30.8% ate lunch at home,5.7% ate lunch outside. The prevalence rates of overweight/obesity and undernutrition were 28.6% and 9.3%, respectively. The adjusted multiclass Logistic regression analysis (controlling for age, region, parental education, household income, total energy intake, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) demonstrated that, compared to eating at home, school based breakfast and dinner consumption was associated with significantly lower overweight/obesity risks for both genders (boys: breakfast OR =0.70, 95% CI =0.65-0.75; dinner OR =0.80, 95% CI = 0.74- 0.86; girls: breakfast OR = 0.89 , 95% CI = 0.82-0.96; dinner OR =0.88, 95% CI =0.81-0.95), whereas eating lunch away from home significantly increased overweight/obesity risks (boys: OR =1.32, 95% CI =1.17-1.48; girls: OR =1.43, 95% CI =1.26- 1.62 ), with all associations being statistically significant ( P <0.05). After adjusting for confounding factors, boys who ate breakfast away from home showed a significantly reduced risk of undernutrition ( OR =0.80,95% CI =0.66-0.97), while those consuming lunch away from home had an increased risk ( OR =1.26, 95% CI =1.01-1.57) ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
The choice of dining locations for children is becoming more diverse, and a relatively high proportion of children eat meals outside the home and at school. Eating out have a higher risk of malnutrition for children. School feeding may be beneficial to children s physical health.
2.Clinical Characteristics of Rare Extrapulmonary Hepatic Tuberculosis
Xingyun HU ; Xiaoyan JIN ; Pan YANG ; Jinglan FU
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2025;46(5):872-880
ObjectiveHepatic tuberculosis (HTB), an exceptionally rare and clinically heterogeneous form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, is frequently misdiagnosed as hepatocellular carcinoma, lymphoma, or pyogenic liver abscess, this diagnostic challenge contributing to persistently high rates of missed and incorrect diagnoses. This study aims to systematically analyze clinical profiles of HTB patients to provide evidence-based guidance for early identification, accurate diagnosis, and timely intervention. MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of all HTB cases confirmed at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital between January 2012 and December 2023. Comprehensive data were collected and evaluated, including demographic characteristics, clinical presentations, laboratory findings, imaging features, and histopathological results. ResultsTen patients (9 males, 1 female; mean age 44.6±15.5 years) were enrolled totally, with prevalent symptom of abdominal pain or distension (8/10). Among the patients tested, purified protein derivative (PPD) was positive in 2 of 6 cases, serum tuberculosis antibody was positive in 1 of 5, and T-cell spot of tuberculosis (T-SPOT) was positive in 3 of 5. Chest imaging (n=9) revealed active miliary tuberculosis in 1 case and inactive post-tuberculous sequelae in 5 cases, while the remainder showed no abnormalities. Contrast-enhanced CT (n=6) demonstrated hypodense patchy or nodular lesions with absent or mild heterogeneous enhancement. MRI (n=3) showed well-circumscribed oval/round hypointense lesions on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and mildly hyperintense ones on T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) and diffusion weighted imaging (DWI). Percutaneous or surgical liver biopsy was performed in 8/10 cases, revealing chronic granulomatous inflammation in all subjects and acid-fast bacilli in 2 specimens. ConclusionHTB lacks pathognomonic clinical or radiological features, and conventional laboratory tests exhibit low sensitivity. A high index of suspicion is warranted for patients presenting with hepatic nodular lesions accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, or emaciation. Early pathogen detection and histopathological confirmation via liver biopsy are critical to minimize diagnostic delays and ensure prompt initiation of anti-tuberculous therapy.
3.Efficiency and safety of belimumab in the treatment of lupus nephritis in Chinese adults:a meta-analysis
Bojiang LI ; Hongxia PAN ; Yixing FU ; Meirong FANG ; Xiang HU ; Jianhua DONG ; Youwen XIAO
China Pharmacy 2024;35(7):853-859
OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the real-world effectiveness and safety of belimumab in the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN) in Chinese adult patients. METHODS Retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Wanfang data, CNKI, VIP and CBM, real-world studies on belimumab in the treatment of LN in Chinese adult patients were collected from the inception to July 7th, 2023. Two reviewers independently screened the literature, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was then performed using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 10 real- world studies were included, involving 253 Chinese adult patients with LN. The results of the meta-analysis demonstrated that the complete renal response rate, partial renal response rate, and the incidence of adverse reaction rate in Chinese adult patients with LN treated with belimumab were 61% (95%CI was 46%-76%, P<0.000 01), 23%(95%CI was 2%-44%, P=0.03), and 30% (95%CI was 16%-43%, P<0.000 01), respectively. Belimumab could reduce the 24-hour urinary protein (MD=-1.71, 95%CI was -3.02--0.40, P=0.01), urine protein-creatinine ratio (MD=-1.76,95%CI was -2.06--1.46,P<0.000 01), the systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (MD=-8.63, 95%CI was -12.12--5.13, P<0.000 01), and glucocorticoids dosage (MD=-18.65, 95%CI was -31.82--5.48, P=0.006). In addition, it could elevate the levels of complement C3 (MD=0.19, 95%CI was 0.08-0.30, P=0.000 6) and complement C4 (MD=0.06, 95%CI was 0.02-0.09, P=0.001). However, belimumab could not improve the levels of serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS Belimumab has good efficacy and safety in Chinese adult patients with LN.
4.Introduction and application of quantile regression method in medical reserach
Lu-Lu PAN ; Yong-Fu YU ; Guo-You QIN
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2024;51(1):139-142
This article introduced the basic theory of quantile regression and its application in medical and public health research for methodological reference.We fit the quantile regression model to cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to estimate the association between sleep duration and depression levels at different quantiles of depression levels.The method showed that among people with low levels of depression,sleep duration was not significantly associated with depression level.While among people with higher levels of depression,the association of sleep duration with depression level became much more pronounced.The real data analysis shows that quantile regression can provide a comprehensive analysis of association between exposure and continuous outcome,and identify subgroups that are more sensitive to exposure,providing recommendations for targeted interventions.The method showed promising application value in medical and public health research.
5.BMP7 overexpression lentiviral vector construction and its effect on calcification of mouse aortic smooth muscle cells
Shi-Lin FU ; Xue-Jiao YI ; Wen-Xu PAN ; Chun YIN ; Hua-Li KANG ; De-Hui QIAN
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2024;33(2):95-99
Objective To construct a lentiviral vector for overexpression of bone morphogenetic protein 7(BMP7)in mice,and the effect of BMP7 overexpression on the expression of Jagged1 in mouse aortic endothelial cells and the calcification of the co-cultured vascular smooth muscle cells(VSMCs)were analyzed.Methods According to the target gene information Mouse-BMP7(NM_007557.3)and plasmid information pLVX-zsGreen-C1,gene sequence synthesis was carried out to construct BMP7 overexpression lentivirus.The efficiency of BMP7 overexpression lentivirus infection was detected by qPCR;the expression of Jagged1 protein in aortic endothelial cells from infected mice was detected by Western blot.The endothelial cells with lentivirus overexpressing BMP7 were co-cultured with VSMCs,and the calcification of VSMCs was observed by alizarin red staining.Results BMP7 overexpression lentiviral vector was successfully constructed and transfected into aortic endothelial cells.qPCR test results showed that the expression level of BMP7 mRNA was significantly increased in the BMP7 overexpression group than that in the normal control group(P<0.01),while there was no significant difference in the expression of BMP7 mRNA between the empty vector control group and the normal control group(P>0.05).Western blot results showed that the expression level of Jagged1 protein in endothelial cells of mouse in the BMP7 overexpression group was significantly lower than that in the normal control group(P<0.01),while there was no significant difference in the expression level of Jagged1 protein in endothelial cells between the empty vector control group and the normal control group(P>0.05).The results of alizarin red staining showed that the calcification of VSMCs was significantly increased after co-cultured with endothelial cells infected with BMP7 lentivirus.Conclusion Mouse BMP7 overexpression lentiviral vector was successfully constructed,and overexpression of BMP7 can reduce the expression of Jagged1 in mouse aortic endothelial cells and promote the calcification of co-cultured VSMCs.
6.Research and evaluation on dynamic accumulation of dry matter and quality of Isatis indigotica in Longdong area
Fu-Hong YANG ; Xin ZHAO ; Dong LIU ; Meng-Sha SONG ; Pan WANG ; Tao DU
Chinese Traditional Patent Medicine 2024;46(1):149-155
AIM To explore the laws in accumulation of dry matter and medicinal ingredients of Isatis indigotica Fort.in Longdong area,and determine the best harvest time to obtain the high-quality and high-yield medicinal plant.METHODS The I.indigotica had its agronomic traits investigated regularly;the accumulation laws of its uridine,guanosine,(R,S)-geichan and adenosine measured by HPLC;and its comprehensive utilization value in different periods evaluated by grey correlation method.RESULTS There existed significant variations among the plant height,plant width,leaf length,leaf width,number of leaves,leaf weight,root length,root diameter,root weight,and the yields of uridine,guanosine,(R,S)-goitrin and adenosine at different growth stages,whose peak values appeared in different period.Additionally,there were also obvious differences in the aforementioned indexes levels among different strains.The highest weighted correlation degree of the comprehensive utilization value of Longde and 2008-6-2 on October 9,and of 2008-11 and 2016-2 on October 24.On the whole,the 2008-6-2 and 2016-2 were superior to 2008-11 and Longde.CONCLUSION It is suggested that the best harvest time of I.indigotica in Longdong area is in mid to late October.
7.Development of the robotic digestive endoscope system and an experimental study on mechanistic model and living animals (with video)
Bingrong LIU ; Yili FU ; Kaipeng LIU ; Deliang LI ; Bo PAN ; Dan LIU ; Hao QIU ; Xiaocan JIA ; Jianping CHEN ; Jiyu ZHANG ; Mei WANG ; Fengdong LI ; Xiaopeng ZHANG ; Zongling KAN ; Jinghao LI ; Yuan GAO ; Min SU ; Quanqin XIE ; Jun YANG ; Yu LIU ; Lixia ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2024;41(1):35-42
Objective:To develop a robotic digestive endoscope system (RDES) and to evaluate its feasibility, safety and control performance by experiments.Methods:The RDES was designed based on the master-slave control system, which consisted of 3 parts: the integrated endoscope, including a knob and button robotic control system integrated with a gastroscope; the robotic mechanical arm system, including the base and arm, as well as the endoscopic advance-retreat control device (force-feedback function was designed) and the endoscopic axial rotation control device; the control console, including a master manipulator and an image monitor. The operator sit far away from the endoscope and controlled the master manipulator to bend the end of the endoscope and to control advance, retract and rotation of the endoscope. The air supply, water supply, suction, figure fixing and motion scaling switching was realized by pressing buttons on the master manipulator. In the endoscopy experiments performed on live pigs, 5 physicians each were in the beginner and advanced groups. Each operator operated RDES and traditional endoscope (2 weeks interval) to perform porcine gastroscopy 6 times, comparing the examination time. In the experiment of endoscopic circle drawing on the inner wall of the simulated stomach model, each operator in the two groups operated RDES 1∶1 motion scaling, 5∶1 motion scaling and ordinary endoscope to complete endoscopic circle drawing 6 times, comparing the completion time, accuracy (i.e. trajectory deviation) and workload.Results:RDES was operated normally with good force feedback function. All porcine in vivo gastroscopies were successful, without mucosal injury, bleeding or perforation. In beginner and advanced groups, the examination time of both RDES and ordinary endoscopy tended to decrease as the number of operations increased, but the decrease in time was greater for operating RDES than for operating ordinary endoscope (beginner group P=0.033; advanced group P=0.023). In the beginner group, the operators operating RDES with 1∶1 motion scaling or 5∶1 motion scaling to complete endoscopic circle drawing had shorter completion time [1.68 (1.40, 2.17) min, 1.73 (1.47, 2.37) min VS 4.13 (2.27, 5.16) min, H=32.506, P<0.001], better trajectory deviation (0.50±0.11 mm, 0.46±0.11 mm VS 0.82±0.26 mm, F=38.999, P<0.001], and less workload [42.00 (30.00, 50.33) points, 43.33 (35.33, 54.00) points VS 52.67 (48.67, 63.33) points, H=20.056, P<0.001] than operating ordinary endoscope. In the advanced group, the operators operating RDES with 1∶1 or 5∶1 motion scaling to complete endoscopic circle drawing had longer completion time than operating ordinary endoscope [1.72 (1.37, 2.53) min, 1.57 (1.25, 2.58) min VS 1.15 (0.86, 1.58) min, H=13.233, P=0.001], but trajectory deviation [0.47 (0.13, 0.57) mm, 0.44 (0.39, 0.58) mm VS 0.52 (0.42, 0.59) mm, H=3.202, P=0.202] and workload (44.62±21.77 points, 41.24±12.57 points VS 44.71±17.92 points, F=0.369, P=0.693) were not different from those of the ordinary endoscope. Conclusion:The RDES enables remote control, greatly reducing the endoscopists' workload. Additionally, it gives full play to the cooperative motion function of the large and small endoscopic knobs, making the control more flexible. Finally, it increases motion scaling switching function to make the control of endoscope more flexible and more accurate. It is also easy for beginners to learn and master, and can shorten the training period. So it can provide the possibility of remote endoscopic control and fully automated robotic endoscope.
8.Research and application of Surface-enhanced Raman scattering technique in biomedical detection
Xiaojing YIN ; Chuanli REN ; Chongxu HAN ; Pan YANG ; Lin ZHOU ; Weiling FU ; Yang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;47(3):314-322
The application of Raman spectroscopy in the field of laboratory medicine is making continuous progress and development. The biosensor platform based on Raman spectroscopy provides a new means for accurate molecular diagnosis of diseases. In particular, as a fast and non-destructive detection method, surface-enhanced Raman scattering has the advantages of simple sample preparation, little interference from water and real-time detection, and shows great application potential in the field of medical examination. At the same time, with the integration of SERS and other technologies, including electrochemistry, new nano-materials, microfluidic, biochip, DNA nano-machine, artificial intelligence and machine learning, it will play a more and more important role in the field of medical laboratory. With the deepening of SERS research and the cross-integration between multiple disciplines, it will be widely used in biomedical detection and is expected to become an important technology platform for the next generation of precision diagnosis.
9.Effects of occupational radiation exposure on peripheral blood lymphocyte count and cell cycle in logging workers
Weiguo LI ; Gang GAO ; Yan PAN ; Hailiang LI ; Jianlei RUAN ; Chunnan PIAO ; Jinghong FU ; Jianxiang LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(1):28-32
Objective To investigate the effects of prolonged low-dose neutron-γ radiation on peripheral blood lymphocytes of logging workers. Methods The health information of workers in a logging company was collected by on-site blood sample collection and questionnaire survey. Individual doses of γ and neutron radiation were recorded using LiF elements and CR-39, respectively. Lymphocyte count in peripheral blood was measured by blood cytometer. Cell cycle and cyclins were detected by flow cytometry. Results The annual dose of some logging workers exceeded 5 mSv. Lymphocyte counts showed a difference of 15% between the group exposed to the lowest annual dose of 0–1 mSv (mean: 2.45 × 109/L) and the group exposed to the highest annual dose of 5–25 mSv (mean: 2.08 × 109/L). In comparison to pre-shift workers, logging workers exhibited a G1-phase arrest in the lymphocyte cycle, along with increased expression of cyclins p21 and CDK2. Conclusion Prolonged exposure to low-dose neutron-γ radiation leads to reduced lymphocyte counts as well as changes in lymphocyte cycle and cyclin expression.
10.Identification and anti-inflammatory activity of chemical constituents and a pair of new monoterpenoid enantiomers from the fruits of Litsea cubeba
Mei-lin LU ; Wan-feng HUANG ; Yu-ming HE ; Bao-lin WANG ; Fu-hong YUAN ; Ting ZHANG ; Qi-ming PAN ; Xin-ya XU ; Jia HE ; Shan HAN ; Qin-qin WANG ; Shi-lin YANG ; Hong-wei GAO
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2024;59(5):1348-1356
Eighteen compounds were isolated from the methanol extract of the fruits of


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