Five universities with health policy and management ranked top level worldwide, including Harvard University, John Hopkins University, Stanford University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and National University of Singapore were selected in our study. From above universities, we found that the curriculum of PHD students was focused on research concentration, methodology courses, and numerous elective courses. Hence, in China, the curriculum of PHD students should be improved with emphasis on course studying, management courses and highlighting curriculum content according to research area to enhance the quality of doctoral education.

Objective: To compare the effect of two different methods of "3-PR" participatory health education and traditional distribution of publicity materials on health literacy improvement of medical students, to provide a reference for making more effective measure to improve health literacy. Methods: 173 Second-grade students in nursing major were selected in a secondary vocational school in Datong City. Two different intervention methods were used to intervene for 8 weeks. The experimental group (92 students) received "3-PR" participatory health education; the traditional health education intervention in the control group(81 students). The "National Residents’ Health Literacy Monitoring Questionnaire 2015" was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on the experimental group and the control group before and after the intervention, and to compare the effects before and after the intervention. Results: The average score of health literacy was (36.04±9.43) points and (36.01±10.17) points before and after intervention in the control group; (35.78±8.91) points and (49.53±13.53) points before and after intervention in the experimental group; No statistical difference between experimental and control group was found before intervention(t=0.18, P=0.86); There was no significant difference in health literacy score before and after intervention for the control group(t=0.03, P=0.98); Health literacy significantly increased in the experimental group after intervention(t=-11.36, P=0.00). Adequate health literacy accounted for 3.70% and 4.94% before and after intervention in the control group and 4.35% and 45.65% in the experimental group before and after intervention. No significant difference was found in adequate health literacy proportion between the two groups before intervention(χ2=0.00, P=1.00). However, the difference showed statistically significant after intervention(χ2=36.58, P=0.00). The change of health literacy score in the control group and the experimental group was (-0.02±7.52) and (12.75±10.77), respectively, accounting for 1.24% decrement and 41.30% increment. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (t=-8.93, P=0.00). The dimension-and type-specific score of health literacy showed similar pattern. Conclusion The "3-PR" participatory health education model is more effective than the traditional health education method in improving health literacy, and it could be carried out by multi-disciplinary students.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of monitoring the serum levels of Thyroglobulin (Tg) and Thyroglobulin Autoantibody (TgAb) in the 131I ablation therapy for patients with differentiated thyroidcarcinoma (DTC).Methods 102 patients with DTC treated by 131I ablation therapy in our hospital from May 2014 to July 2016 were selected.The serum levels of Tg and TgAb were detected by radioimmunoassay before 131I ablation therapy,6 months after I 13 1I ablation therapy and 12 months after 131I ablation therapy.The body imaging were performed at seventh days after 1311 ablation therapy.Results The serum levels of Tg and TgAb at 6 months and 12 months after surgery were significantly lower than those before operation,and the difference were statistically significant (t =9.260,17.507,2.534,4.797,P ＜ 0.05).The serum levels of Tg and TgAb in metastasis group were higher than that in non-metastasis group (t =10.257,7.353,P ＜0.05).The serum levels of Tg and TgAb in the effective group were lower than those in the ineffective group,and the difference were statistically significant (t =7.325,4.978,P ＜ 0.05).The positive rate of Tg combined with TgAb was similar with 131I-WBS screening methods and the difference was not statistically significant (P ＞ 0.05).The positive rate of Tg screening method and the positive rate of TgAb were higher than that of 131I-WBS screening method,but the difference was not statistically significant (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The level of serum Tg and TgAb is an important reference index for the efficacy,metastasis and recurrence of DTC after operation,and Tg combined with TgAb has a higher accuracy in the screening prognosis of DTC after operation.

Based on participatory idea, we constructed a novelty model of participatory health edu-cation, which was based on participatory research as the module, participatory role-playing as the core mod-ule, participatory review as enhanced module (abbreviation to as "3-PR"). We applied it to pre-selected health officer health promotion activities, and randomized controlled trials were designed. The results showed that "3-PR" model of participatory health education might be more effective in promoting health literacy than conventional health education methods. "3-PR" health education model has the advantages of participation, practicality, fun and flexibility, integration and education, which has certain reference signifi-cance for exploring health education methods and improving the health of the whole people.

Objective To observe the intervention effect of Forbrain speech auditory feedback training on cognitive dysfunction in patients with stroke.methods 120 patients with cognitive dysfunction after stroke were divided into experimental group 1(n=40),experimental group 2 (n=40)and control group(n=40).The control group accepted conventional rehabilitation,while the experimental group 1 received Forbrain speech auditory feedback training additionally,and the experimental group 2 received the non-standard Forbrain speech auditory feedback training additionally.All the cases were assessed with Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MoCA)before and 10 weeks after intervention.Result sAfter 10-week intervention,the scores of structure skills(2.05±0.50),attention and concentration(2.15±0.36),memory(2.18±0.59) and the total score of MoCA(17.53±2.41) in experimental group 1 were higher than those in experimental group 2 (1.80±0.46,1.90±0.44,1.90±0.55,17.53±2.41) and control group(1.78±0.53),1.85±0.36,1.70±0.56,17.18±2.37) (all P<0.05).The Scores of language in experimental group 1(2.03±0.48)and experimental group 2(1.85±0.53) were higher than those in control group(1.70±0.46) (all P<0.05).Conclusion Forbrain speech auditory feedback training can improve cognitive function of patients with stroke.

Objective To understand the loneliness of elderly people,and to analyze the correlation between frailty,family social support and loneliness.Methods The elderly people aged 75 and over from 10 community health service centers in Tangshan were selected and evaluated with the CFAI comprehensive e-valuation tool and the loneliness scale.Results The frailty rate was 100% in 3 448 elderly people.The score of the frailty of elderly was(47.27±0.77),and the degree of frailty was increased with the increase of age. The social support level of general and below accounted for 95.92%.The total average score of social support for the elderly was(32.72±6.21);and the medium or above loneliness accounted for 68.94%.The total aver-age score of loneliness in the elderly was(40.24± 10.23).The most needed caregiver was the children and their daughters. Multivariate analysis showed that the degree of education,the degree of frailty,family support (the relationship with children,with the children who do not support the elderly,communicating with chil-dren,taking the views of the elderly,importance of being at home and the visiting frequency of the children), community support(received the services provided by the neighborhood committee,often keep up with rela-tives and friends,the frequency of neighborhood interaction,have received community psychological counse-ling and have received volunteer service)and social support entered the regression equation.The regression coefficient were -0.084,1.167,1.016,1.212,0.914,1.029,1.025,1.264,1.400,0.889,1.053,1.307,1.466, 1.332,-0.405,respectively.Conclusion Frailty,family function and community social support are important factors of loneliness among the elderly.The support system construction should be strengthened to reduce the loneliness of the elderly,and improve the quality of life.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of BrainHQ visual training in rehabilitating memory function among stroke survivors.Methods Sixty stroke patients with memory disorders were recruited from the rehabilitation center of Tangshan Workers' Hospital.They were randomly assigned to a control group or an intervention group,each of 30.Both groups accepted conventional rehabilitation,while the intervention group was additionally given BrainHQ visual training five times a week for 30 minutes,lasting four weeks.Before and after the treatment,both groups completed the Rivermead behavioral memory test.Results After the 4 weeks of treatment,the average scores in recalling full names,recalling hidden items,recalling appointments,recognizing pictures,recognizing faces,recalling a story immediately,delayed story recall,recalling a route promptly,delayed route recall and the average total score in both groups were all significantly higher than before the treatment.The treatment group scored significantly better than the control group except in recalling hidden items,and recognizing faces and pictures.Conclusion BrainHQ visual training can improve the memory of stroke survivors.

OBJECTIVETo investigate thirdhand smoke (THS) pollution in certain places of Nanjing, as well as to analyze its distribution characteristics.

METHODSFrom March to May, 2014, we selected 3 types of places (residencies, public places and transportation vehicles) that were close to people's living in Jianye,Yuhua,Jiangning,Xuanwu,Gulou and Pukou districts of Nanjing city.For each of the above 3 types of places, 2-3 smoking and non-smoking (smoking ban) locations were investigated, totally 51 locations, 9-10 samples were collected each location, totally 477 samples. The surface wipe sampling method in conjunction with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was utilized to quantify the levels of nicotine that served as the tracer of THS pollution.One-way ANOVA and t-tests were employed to compare the levels of nicotine collected at different places and locations.

RESULTSTotally 477 samples were collected in this study, of which 27.0% was from residencies (129/477), 61.0% (291/477) from public places and 11.9% (57/477) from transportations. The levels of indoor surface nicotine in smoking residences, public places and transportations were (214 ± 55),(1 408 ± 177) and (1 511 ± 785) µg/m(2), respectively, which were all higher than those in the corresponding non-smoking places ((23 ± 9),(62 ± 11), and (46 ± 15) µg/m(2); t values were 13.79, 13.15, 3.45, respectively. P values were <0.001, <0.001 and 0.006, respectively).In the smoking places, the levels of surface nicotine on walls, desks, sofas, cabinets, door backsides and air conditioning openings were (171 ± 62),(232 ± 38),(373 ± 151),(903 ± 239), (978 ± 212), (1 721 ± 517) µg/m(2) (F = 7.06, P = 0.009).In the smoking condition, the levels of surface nicotine collected from public places were higher (F = 9.25, P = 0.024), while under non-smoking (smoking ban) conditions, the levels of surface nicotine collected from residences were lower (F = 7.88, P < 0.001).

CONCLUSIONTHS pollution was widespread in public places, residences and transportations in Nanjing city, which was more serious in the smoking environments than non-smoking (smoking ban) environments; the contamination was less serious in non-smoking (smoking ban) private residences; in the smoking condition, the levels of surface nicotine were relatively high at locations close to air conditioning openings, door backsides and cabinets.

Air Conditioning ; China ; Housing ; Humans ; Nicotine ; Public Facilities ; Smoking ; Tandem Mass Spectrometry ; Tobacco Smoke Pollution ; Transportation

Objective To observe the intervention effect of BrainHQ visual training on depressive symptom in patients with post stroke depression.Methods Eighty patients with post stroke depression were divided into control group(n=40)and intervention group(n=40).The control group accepted routine drug therapy and conventional rehabilitation, while intervention group received BrainHQ visual training additionally.They were assessed with Hamilton depression scale(HAMD) before and 4 weeks after intervention.Results Before intervention the HAMD score between control group and intervention group(respectively(19.80±3.96), (18.43±2.94)) had no statistical difference (P＞0.05).After 4-week intervention, the HAMD score of intervention group(9.58±5.42) was significantly lower than that of control group (13.85±5.73)(P＜0.01).Before the intervention, depression level of two groups had no difference(P＞0.05).After 4-week intervention,the difference of depression level was statistically significant in two groups(P＜0.05).Conclusion BrainHQ visual training can improve depressive symptom in patients with post stroke depression.

(DBI) in rats by observation on the changes of Homer 1a expression and apoptotic nerve cells . Methods Spraque-Dawlley(SD) rats were randomly ( random number ) divided into control group and severe DBI group .DBI rat model was established according to the de-scription of Marmarou′s diffused brain injury .No injury was done on control group .The changes of neuron pathology were observed by light microscopy and electron microscope .The expression of Homer1a was observed by immunohistochemistry and western blot .The quan-tity of apoptotic cells was measured by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transfernase medicated nick end labeling ( TUNEL) method. Results The death rate of rats in severe DBI group was 49.3%.Compared with the control group , the ultrastructures in hippocampal neurons in-cluding organelle , axonal and capillary were damaged seriously after injury , the survival rate of nerve cells decreased significantly at 1 h after injury ([99.4 ±0.6]%vs [94.4 ±5.6]%, P<0.05), and peaked at 72 h ([99.2 ±0.8]%vs [54.7 ±33.8]%, P<0 .05) in DBI group.The expression of Homer1a protein increased significantly at 1 h after injury(0 .136 ±0.024 )and peaked at6 h(0.178 ± 0.028) and maintained to 24 h (0.176 ±0.027), while decreased at 48 h (0.145 ±0.02)and 72 h (0.117 ±0.012) in DBI group;the expression of Homer 1a was obviously higher at each time point in DBI group than that in control group (P <0.05).The apoptoticindex of TUNEL positive cells increased at 6 h and demonstrated significant difference at 72h in comparison to control group ([41.78 ±3 .96]%vs [1.92 ±0.22]%, P<0.05).The correlation analysis indicated that Homer1a expression from 1~24 h and 24 h~72 h was related to the survival rate of nerve cells ( r=-0.726, P<0.05; r=0.842, P<0.05) and the quantity of TUNE positive cells(r=0.738, P<0.0;5 r=-0.898, P<0.05). Conclusion The dynamic expression of Homer1a in hippocampus after severe DBI can reflect nerve cell loss.