1.Association of outdoor activity level and myopia among children and adolescents in Shanghai
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(1):18-23
Objective:
To analyze the status of outdoor activities on weekends among children and adolescents of different educational stages in Shanghai and their impact on myopia, so as to provide a basis for formulating more specific prevention and control protocol of myopia.
Methods:
From September to October 2022, a stratified cluster random sampling method was employed to select 84 schools (27 kindergartens, 21 primary schools, 15 junior high schools and 21 high schools) across Shanghai, enrolling a total of 28 654 children and adolescents aged 4 to 18 for the study. Ophthalmic examinations were conducted to ascertain the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents. Additionally, a questionnaire survey was administered to collect data on outdoor activity duration and associated factors. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was utilized to investigate the associated factors of outdoor activity levels on weekends.
Results:
The overall myopia detection rate among children and adolescents was 58.4%, with a higher rate observed in girls (59.2%) compared to boys (57.6%). The myopia detection rates for children and adolescents with an average daily outdoor activity duration of ≥2 h and <2 h on weekends were 54.6% and 68.8%, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ 2=8.12,460.89, P <0.01). Multivariable Logistic regression analysis revealed that girls ( OR =0.80), those with a myopic parent ( OR =0.68), schools from urban districts ( OR =0.72), higher education stages (primary school: OR =0.65, junior high school: OR =0.24, high school: OR =0.14) and spending≥2 h/d on homework during weekends ( OR =0.57) among children and adolescents were less likely to engage in outdoor activities for ≥2 h on weekends ( P <0.01). After incorporating gender, parental myopia status, educational stage, school location, average daily duration on weekends for spending on homework, electronic product usage and outdoor activities as dependent variables in a multivariate Logistic regression analysis, the results showed that children and adolescents with an average outdoor activity duration for ≥2 h on weekends had a lower risk of myopia ( OR =0.86, P < 0.01).
Conclusions
The level of outdoor activity among children and adolescents on weekends needs to be improved. Outdoor activities on weekends is an associated factor for myopia among children and adolescents. Particularly, girls, those with myopic parents, schools from urban districts, and spending long hours on homework during weekends among children and adolescents require increased attention.
2.Visual acuity and corrected visual acuity of children and adolescents in Shanghai City
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(1):24-28
Objective:
To investigate the visual acuity and correction conditions of children and adolescents in Shanghai, so as to provide a scientific basis for developing intervention measures to prevent myopia and protect vision among children and adolescents.
Methods:
From October to December 2022, a stratified cluster random sampling survey was conducted, involving 47 034 students from 16 municipal districts in Shanghai, covering kindergartens (≥5 years), primary schools, middle schools, general high schools and vocational high schools. According to the Guidelines for Screening Refractive Errors in Primary and Secondary School Students, the Standard Logarithmic Visual acuity Chart was used to examine naked vision and corrected vision of students, and general information was collected. The distribution and severity of visual impairment in different age groups were analyzed, and χ 2 tests and multivariate Logistic regression were used to explore factors associated with visual impairment.
Results:
The detection rate of visual impairment among children and adolescents was 76.2%, with a higher rate among females (78.8%) than males ( 73.8 %), higher among Han ethic students ( 76.2 %) than minority students (71.2%), and higher among urban students (76.7%) than suburban students (75.8%), all with statistically significant differences ( χ 2=162.6, 10.4, 5.5, P <0.05). The rate of visual impairment initially decreased and then increased with age, reaching its lowest at age 7 (53.8%) and peaking at age 17 (89.6%) ( χ 2 trend = 3 467.0 , P <0.05). Severe visual impairment accounted for the majority, at 56.6%, and there was a positive correlation between the severity of visual impairment and age among children and adolescents ( r =0.45, P <0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression showed that age, BMI, gender, ethnicity and urban suburban status were associated with visual impairment ( OR =1.18, 1.01, 1.38 , 0.79, 0.88, P <0.05). Among those with moderate to severe visual impairment, the rate of spectacle lens usage was 62.8%, yet only 44.8 % of those who used spectacle lens had fully corrected visual acuity. Females (64.9%) had higher spectacle lens usage rates than males (60.6%), and general high school students had the highest spectacle lens usage (83.9%), and there were statistically significant differences in gender and academic stages ( χ 2=57.7, 4 592.8, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The rate of spectacle lens usage among students with moderate to severe visual impairment is relatively low, and even after using spectacle lens, some students still do not achieve adequate corrected visual acuity. Efforts should focus on enhancing public awareness of eye health and refractive correction and improving the accessibility of related health services.
3.Research on Five Proven Prescriptions for the Treatment of Epidemic Diseases in Wucheng Hanjian
Ziyi HAN ; Qi-Hang WANG ; Yiliang XIONG
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2024;48(2):224-227
[Objective]To explore the six medicinal ingredients,namely"(臧)Zangdu,Luru,Shashen,Baishashen,Shuchong and Fangji(ji)",in the Wucheng Hanjian prescription,in order to restore their original appearance.[Methods]Through literature search and double evidence method,a large number of relevant papers and books were consulted,and the research results were compared and summarized.[Results]This prescription consists of twenty-six medicinal ingredients,and the methods of preparation are diverse."(臧)Zangdu"should be"Daizhe"used by modern people;"Shashen"should be"Nanshashen",and"Baishashen"should be"Beishashen";"Shuchong"should be"Zhechong";there are two possible specific medicinal ingredients for"Luru",one is"Qucao",and the other is"lvru";"Fangji(ji)"should be"Fangkui".This prescription is used to treat"cold and dampness epidemic"with the etiology of cold and dampness,the main symptoms of constipation,coughing,and body pain,and the pathogenesis of external cold,internal drinking,and heat stagnation.[Conclusion]The research and restoration of the true appearance of the Wucheng Hanjian prescription is not only beneficial for further exploring the development process of traditional medicine,but also has practical reference significance for modern research on Chinese medicine,and also has certain value for the tracing research of Zhe school of traditional Chinese medicine.
4.Research on aging population of working age in North America: Current situation and policies
Caoyan QI ; Ziyi CHEN ; Qiankui ZHAO ; Yuan SUN ; Qiang HOU ; Guodong LU ; Wuzhong LIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2024;41(9):971-976
Although there are continuous progresses in economy and society, the accelerated aging process has brought widespread impacts on various aspects of society and economy in China, especially on the supply of the working-age population. Effectively addressing labor force aging has become an urgent challenge for China's economic and social development. North American countries, particularly the United States and Canada, are also facing severe aging population issues, and have entered an aging society earlier than China. These countries have alleviated labor supply shortages through proactive immigration policies, while implementing flexible retirement, reemployment of elderly individuals, and vocational training policies to effectively encourage elderly workers to remain in their jobs. Additionally, the occupational health programs of large enterprises in North America have yielded positive returns on their health investments. Building upon an overview of the current situation and corresponding measures in response to the aging working-age population in North America, this paper presented constructive recommendations to address the aging population issue in China.
5.Research Progress on Biosynthesis and Pharmacological Activity of Podophyllotoxin
Xianggu PU ; Lijie JIANG ; Ziyi CHEN ; Juzhao LIU ; Qi CUI
Chinese Journal of Modern Applied Pharmacy 2024;41(11):1557-1567
Podophyllotoxin is an aryl naphthalene lignan-like secondary metabolite, which is widely existed in plants of the Podophyllum. It exhibits a broad spectrum of antitumor activity and holds significant clinical value as a medicinal natural product of plant origin. This review discusses podophyllotoxin from three aspects: plant distribution, biosynthesis and pharmacological effects. Distribution of podophyllotoxin in nature: Podophyllotoxin and its analogues are mainly found in 12 genera of three families, which are Berberidaceae, Linaceae and Cupressaceae, respectively. They are mostly distributed in East Asia and North America, especially in China, which is not only the diversity center of the Podophyllum, but also the distribution center. Among all these plants, the genera Dysosma and Sinopodophyllum are the focus of the relevant research. Biosynthesis of podophyllotoxin: In order to take the alleviation of the pressure of podophyllotoxin that is in short supply of natural resources, and to protect its existing resources, the biosynthesis of podophyllotoxin, especially synthetic biology, has gradually become a new direction of current research. Compared with chemical synthesis which has the shortcoming of low synthesis efficiency, high production cost and cumbersome steps, biosynthesis has a variety of advantages. It’s not limited by resources, easy to cultivate on a large scale and has fast production speed, low production cost and simple genetic manipulation, so there is a broader prospect for the exact purpose of biosynthetic development. The biosynthesis of podophyllotoxin is divided into four steps in general, including the synthesis of coniferyl alcohol, the synthesis of matairesinol, the synthesis of deoxypodophyllotoxin and the synthesis of podophyllotoxin. It requires various enzymes catalyzed during the synthesis process, such as pinoresinol-lariciresinol reductase(PLR), secoisolariciresinol dehydrogenase(SDH) and others. At present, by means of synthetic biology, heterologous production of natural drugs in microbial cell factories, the synthesis of the intermediate coniferyl alcohol has been achieved in Escherichia coli with an increased yield of (124.9±5.1)mg·L−1, and the concentration of (-)-pluviatolide was elevated to 137 mg·L−1. In addition, p-coumaric acid in Saccharomyces cerevisiae was obtained to 71.71 mg·L−1, and in a tobacco plant production chassis, highly purified (-)-deoxypodophyllotoxin was increased to 0.71 mg·g−1 (dry weight) after chromatographic separation. Overall, the utilization of biosynthesis can significantly increase the yield of podophyllotoxin and improve the research and production efficiency of anti-tumor drugs greatly, which brings a more effective strategy for the treatment of related diseases. The pharmacological activity of podophyllotoxin: Podophyllotoxin and its analogues have strong cytotoxicity and they exert good inhibitory effects on the proliferation of multifarious tumor cells, viruses and bacteria. So they are widely applied to the clinical treatment of various types of tumors, such as colorectal cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, hemangioma, breast cancer, esophageal cancer, etc. The molecular mechanism of its cancer treatment is mainly in the G1, G2/M to block the cell cycle to make drugs work. Meanwhile, podophyllotoxin has relatively significant toxic side effects and drawbacks that can’t be ignored as a drug with superior therapeutic effect on specific diseases, which tends to increase the risk of bone marrow suppression, chromosomal aberrations and so forth. In conclusion, this literature sums up the distribution of podophyll plants in China, making review of the biosynthetic steps, applications, and biological research of podophyllotoxin, and outlines the pharmacological activity of podophyllotoxin. It aims to set the foundation for the reasonable application of podophyllotoxin resources, the efficient synthesis of podophyllotoxin, and the development of Podophyllum drugs which are highly effective and low toxic. At the same time, this paper gives full play to the clinical medicinal value of podophyllotoxin, which has important influence and far-reaching significance in the treatment of malignant diseases, and promotes the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine.
6.Construction and application of a pelvic floor muscle training program for patients with radical prostatectomy
Wenbo QIAO ; Sijia HOU ; Keping ZHU ; Yaqin LI ; Siyuan WU ; Ziyi QI ; Wei WANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2024;59(8):909-915
Objective To construct a pelvic floor muscle training program for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy,and to provide a reference for clinical practice.Methods The evidence related to pelvic floor muscle training in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy was systematically searched and the quality was evaluated.The draft of pelvic floor muscle training program for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy was constructed based on the KAP theory and it was demonstrated and revised by expert meetings.From February to March 2023,Delphi method was used to determine the final scheme.37 patients were selected as the control group and 38 patients as the experimental group to implement the scheme and evaluate the application effect.Results 2 rounds of Delphi consultations were conducted among 17 experts,and the recovery rate of the questionnaire was 100%.The expert authority coefficient was 0.89.The Kendall harmony coefficients of the importance and feasibility of the second round of consultation were 0.270 and 0.209(P<0.001).The coefficient of variation of importance and feasibility of items were 0~0.18 and 0~0.20.The final program included 3 first-level items,8 second-level items and 29 third-level items.1 month after surgery,there was no significant difference in urinary incontinence score(P=0.242)and there was significant difference in pelvic floor muscle training compliance(P=0.011)between 2 groups.Conclusion The program was applied preliminary in clinical practice and it was confirmed with scientific and practical meaning,so it can provide a reference for clinical nursing.
7.Epidemiological Analysis of Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections During the 2023—2024 Autumn-Winter Season in Beijing: A Case Series of 5556 Patients at Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Yan CAO ; Yu CHEN ; Jie YI ; Lingjun KONG ; Ziyi WANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Qi YU ; Yiwei LIU ; MULATIJIANG MAIMAITI ; Chenglin YANG ; Yujie SUN ; Yingchun XU ; Qiwen YANG ; Juan DU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;16(3):680-686
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) during the autumn-winter season in Beijing, providing evidence for the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of ARIs. A convenience sampling method was employed, enrolling patients who visited Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) between September 2023 and February 2024 due to ARIs. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected, and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect six common respiratory pathogens[influenza A virus (FluA), influenza B virus (FluB), human rhinovirus (HRV), A total of 5556 eligible patients were included. The overall positivity rate for the six common respiratory pathogens was 63.7%, with single-pathogen positivity at 54.0%, dual-pathogen positivity at 8.9%, and triple or more pathogen positivity at 0.7%. The predominant pathogens detected were FluA(16.1%) and RSV(15.7%), followed by ADV(11.1%), MP(11.1%), HRV(10.0%), and FluB(10.0%).No significant difference in overall pathogen positivity was observed between genders.However, significant differences were found between autumn and winter( The prevalence of respiratory pathogens in Beijing is associated with age and season. Targeted preventive measures should be implemented in different seasons and for key populations.
8.Interpretation of the International Myopia Institute's White Papers on Myopia Prevention and Control Ⅲ
Xiangui HE ; Ziyi QI ; Xun XU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2023;41(8):801-806
The high prevalence of myopia is a global public health concern, and the risk of associated complications is becoming increasingly apprent.The International Myopia Institute (IMI) was established in 2015 to promote scientific research and clinical practice in myopia control, and IMI published the White Paper on Myopia Prevention and Control on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of myopia.In 2023, the IMI released the series three of the White Paper on Myopia Prevention and Control, which delves deeper into key issues in myopia research and management.The white paper focuses on non-pathological changes observed in axial myopia, and the role of the choroid in eye growth and myopia management.It also reviews the evidence for myopia incidence, progression and management in atypical populations, such as infants, pre-school children, and young adults.It provides recommendations and strategies for clinical practice in myopia management and summarizes important new findings in myopia research since 2019, which are summarized into the IMI 2023 Digest.This article aims to interpret the key contents of the series three of the White Paper on Myopia Prevention and Control, to help professionals involved in myopia control to stay informed about the latest evidence from international research, to optimize strategies for preventing and treating myopia-related diseases, and ultimately to promote the development of myopia research and management in China.
9.A kinematic analysis of the effect of hip arthroscopy on the foot progression angle in femoral acetabular impingement
Xin GAO ; Ziyi YIN ; Xin MIAO ; Qi WANG ; Siqi ZHANG ; Rongge LIU ; Yan XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2023;43(23):1555-1561
Objective:To explore the effect of hip arthroscopy on improving the cross-sectional kinematics of the lower limbs in patients with femoral acetabular impingement (FAI).Methods:Eight FAI patients who underwent hip arthroscopy in the Department of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital from October 2021 to February 2022 were prospectively included, including 3 males and 5 females, with an age of 35.3±13.0 years (range 17-53 years), height of 168.0±12.8 cm (range 154-192 cm), weight of 61.1±8.5 kg (range 52-74 kg) and body mass index of 21.7±2.6 kg/m 2 (range 17.6-24.5 kg/m 2). There were 3 left hips and 5 right hips. FADIR (flexion, adduction and internal rotation test) was positive in all patients and FABER (flexion, abduction and external rotation test) was positive in 4 patients. Modified Harris hip score (mHHS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) of the affected hip joint were compared before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months. By using a markerless motion capture system, foot progression angles during normal gait, double-leg squat, forward lunge, single-leg standing and stepping in place were measured and compared before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months postoperative results. Results:All the 8 patients underwent the surgery successfully and were followed up for 11.0±1.2 months. The mHHS scores before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months were 60.9±20.5 vs. 82.9±7.3 with significant difference ( t=-3.07, P=0.018). The iHOT-12 scores before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months for the affected hips were 51.4±23.7 vs. 79.2±14.6 with significant difference ( t=-3.76, P=0.007). The VAS scores before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months were 4.6±2.3 vs. 1.5±0.9 with significant difference ( t=3.16, P=0.016). There was no significant difference in foot progression angle between the healthy side and the affected side for all movement trials before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months ( P>0.05). During normal gait, the postoperative and preoperative foot progression angles for the healthy side and the affected side were 26.52°±5.97 vs. 34.4°±7.20° and 24.41°±3.70° vs. 30.80°±6.43°with significant reduction ( t=2.83, P=0.013; t=3.05, P=0.041). While there was no significant difference in foot progression angles for double-leg squat, forward lunge, single-leg standing and stepping in place before the surgery and at the follow-up of 10 months ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Hip arthroscopy can change the cross-sectional kinematic characteristics of the lower limbs, potentially improving the progression angle in FAI patients.
10.Refractive progression among students aged 4-14 in Shanghai and associated factors
XIANG Kaidi, WANG Jingjing, PAN Chenwei, CHEN Jun, QI Ziyi, ZOU Haidong, XU Xun, HE Xiangui
Chinese Journal of School Health 2022;43(9):1309-1313
Objective:
To investigate the refractive progression and associated factors of children of different ages and refractive status, and to provide guidance on myopia prevention and control program formulation and work practice.
Methods:
A total of 20 kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools in 2 districts of Shanghai were selected based on the existing cohort, and baseline data in 2015 and one year follow up data in 2016 were collected from 1 510 children aged 4 to 14, including cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction (SER), axial length (AL), and corneal curvature. The distribution and progression of SER and AL in children of different ages and refractive status were analyzed, and the influencing factors of SER progression (ΔSER) were explored using multiple linear regression.
Results:
ΔSER remained relatively stable at age 4 and 5 (average -0.08 to -0.07 D/year), and SER drifted significantly towards myopia (average -0.50 to -0.31 D/year) in all groups older than 6 years, dropping back to -0.44 to -0.33 D/year after age 11; Elongation of AL (ΔAL) was 0.27 to 0.35 mm/year in 4 to 10 years group, and decreased to 0.15 to 0.22 mm/year in 11 to 14 years group. The ΔSER and ΔAL were greatest in the new onset myopes [(-0.90± 0.05 )D, (0.51±0.02)mm], followed by the low myopia group [(-0.68±0.04)D, (0.36±0.02)mm], then followed by the moderate to high myopia group[(-0.49±0.06)D,(0.23±0.03)mm] and the lowest in the hyperopia group[(-0.21±0.02)D, ( 0.26 ±0.01)mm], with a statistically significant difference among these groups ( P <0.05). Age ( β =-0.07), baseline SER ( β = 0.05 ) and ΔAL ( β =-0.78) were independent influencing factors for refractive progression in the 4 to 10 years old group, while ΔAL( β =-1.55) was the only independent influencing factor in the 11 to 14 years old group ( P <0.05).
Conclusion
The elongation of AL in preschoolers is mostly physiologically and should be prevented from growing beyond the physiological range by increasing outdoor activities. The primary students, as well as students with pre myopia or low myopia are the priority groups for dynamic monitoring and intervention in myopia prevention and control.


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