Effect of α-Klotho on macrophage-vascular endothelial cell crosstalk in diabetic oxidative stress environment / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

AIM:To investigate the effects of overexpressing α-Klotho(KL)in RAW264.7 cells stimulated by oxidative stress on the proliferation, migration, tube-formation and tight junction of human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVECs).METHODS:RAW264.7 cells were categorized into control, 4-hydroxynonenal(4HNE), and 4HNE+KL groups, with F4/80 expression assessed via immunofluorescence staining. Three groups of conditional media were prepared for HUVECs and culture divided into Mø-NC, Mø-4HNE, and Mø-4HNE+KL groups. Cell proliferation was evaluated using CCK8 assay, while scratch test and Transwell assays were employed to measure cell migration. Additionally, tube-formation assay was conducted to assess cell tubule formation, and Western blot assay was utilized to detect the protein expression levels of Claudin 5, Occludin and ZO 1.RESULTS:The results of immunofluorescence staining showed that the fluorescence intensity of F4/80 of RAW264.7 cells in the 4HNE group was significantly enhanced compared with the control group, while that of F4/80 in the 4HNE+KL group was significantly decreased compared with the 4HNE group(all P<0.05). The CCK8 assay results revealed a significant increase in the proliferation of HUVECs in the Mø-4HNE group compared with the Mø-NC group. Conversely, the proliferation of the Mø-4HNE+KL group exhibited a significant decrease compared with that in the Mø-4HNE group(all P<0.01). The results of scratch test and Transwell assays demonstrated a significant increase in the migration of HUVECs in the Mø-4HNE group compared with the Mø-NC group, while the migration of the Mø-4HNE+KL group exhibited a significant decrease compared with the Mø-4HNE group(all P<0.01). In the tube-formation assay, it was observed that the number of tubes formed by HUVECs in the Mø-4HNE group was significantly increased compared with the Mø-NC group, while that of tubes formed in the Mø-4HNE+KL group was significantly decreased compared with the Mø-4HNE group(all P<0.01). Additionally, the Western blot results revealed a significant decrease in the relative expression levels of Claudin 5, Occludin, and ZO 1 in the Mø-4HNE group compared with the Mø-NC group. Conversely, in the Mø-4HNE+KL group, there was a significant increase in the relative expression levels of Claudin 5, Occludin, and ZO 1 compared to the Mø-4HNE group(all P<0.01).CONCLUSIONS: KL inhibits the proliferation, migration, and tube-formation of HUVECs while enhancing the tight junction by changing the activation state of macrophages in the diabetic oxidative stress environment.

Clinical characteristics and risk factors of 209 cases of urinary tract infection after kidney transplantation / 器官移植

Objective To investigate clinical characteristics and risk factors of different stages of urinary tract infection after kidney transplantation. Methods Clinical data of 209 kidney transplant recipients were retrospectively analyzed. According to time points of postoperative follow-up, all recipients were divided into 3 stages: within 1 month post-kidney transplantation, 1-6 months post-kidney transplantation, and 7-12 months post-kidney transplantation. The incidence of urinary tract infection, urine culture results of recipients with urinary tract infection and drug resistance characteristics of common pathogens during different stages after kidney transplantation were analyzed. The strains of patients with recurrent urinary tract infection were identified. The risk factors of urinary tract infection and the effect of urinary tract infection on renal allograft function were analyzed. Results The urinary tract infection rate was 90.0% in the first stage, 49.3% in the second stage and 22.5% in the third stage. The urinary tract infection rates of male recipients undergoing living-related organ donation in the second and third stages were lower than those of female recipients (both P<0.05). Urine culture test yielded positive results in 60 cases, and 84 strains of pathogenic bacteria were detected, mainly Gram-negative bacteria, among which Klebsiella pneumoniae accounted for the highest proportion. Sixty-six recipients had recurrent urinary tract infection, and the detected pathogens included Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Candida glabrata, etc. Univariate analysis showed that postoperative use of antithymocyte globulin was the risk factor for urinary tract infection in the first stage. Preoperative urinary tract infection and donor type were the risk factors for urinary tract infection in the second stage. Gender and age of the recipients were the risk factors for urinary tract infection in the third stage. Multivariate analysis revealed that postoperative use of antithymocyte globulin was the risk factor for urinary tract infection in the first stage. Gender and age of the recipients were the risk factors for urinary tract infection in the third stage (all P<0.05). In the third stage, 65 cases were cured and 38 cases were not cured. In the treated recipients, the serum creatinine level and white blood cell count were decreased after corresponding treatment than those before treatment (both P<0.05). Conclusions Gram-negative bacteria are the main pathogens of urinary tract infection in kidney transplant recipients, and drug resistance is relatively high. Postoperative use of antithymocyte globulin, female and old age are the risk factors for urinary tract infection in kidney transplant recipients.

Evaluation of Chinese Food Guide Pagoda (2022) / 环境与职业医学

Background A rational diet is the foundation of health. Dietary guidelines for Chinese residents and Chinese Food Guild Pagoda aim to provide healthy eating guidance for Chinese residents. Objective To evaluate the rationality and applicability of the "Chinese Food Guild Pagoda" (2022). Methods The energy and nutrient supplies of foods recommended by the Food Pagoda-were calculated based on the chinese food composition Table. The degree of requirement satisfaction for energy or nutrients was calculated by comparing with the recommended nutrient intake (RNI) or adequate intake (AI) for adults (≥ 18 years) with light physical activity according to the Chinese dietary reference intakes. Results The estimated energy intake was 46662.79-10062.28 kJ, which met the 6697.36-10046.04 kJ set by the Food Pagoda. We estimated that 65.74-102.78 g of protein, 59.67-82.71 g of fat, and 211.27-333.19 g of carbohydrate were provided by following the Food Pagoda. Adequate vitamins and minerals were also provided by following the Food Pagoda. However, the amounts of vitamin E was estimated to be 2.40-3.28 times and sodium was 1.59-1.75 times of AI, while selenium was 63.40%-98.15% of RNI. Conclusion The amounts of vitamin E and sodium by following the Food Pagoda may be higher and selenium may be lower than recommended intakes. Energy and other nutrients in the Food Pagoda are suitable for general adults in China.

Asymptomatic malaria infection at the China-Vietnam border: Knowledge and implications for the cross-border migrant population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: Eliminating malaria along the China-Vietnam border remains one of the greatest challenges in China, especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has disrupted the continuity of malaria control and elimination programs. Understanding the factors associated with asymptomatic malaria infection will inform control interventions aimed at elimination of the disease among migrants from Vietnam working in China, who constitute an at-risk population. METHODS: From March 2018 to September 2019, 108 migrants from Vietnam working in Ningming County, Guangxi, were enrolled in this study. Each person was interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected and sent for PCR detection and sequencing. The obtained sequences were analyzed using the BLAST program and DNAMAN software. RESULTS: The proportion of participants with malaria knowledge was low, with 19.4% (21/108) reporting knowledge about transmission, 23.2% (25/108) reporting knowledge about clinical symptoms, 7.4% (8/108) reporting awareness of the risk of death and 14.8% (16/108) reporting awareness of prevention methods. No significant difference in the malaria knowledge rate was found among occupational groups, except in the migrant worker group, whose knowledge rate was higher than those in the other occupational groups (χ2 = 32.452, p < 0.001). Although most of the participants (80.6%, 87/108) owned mosquito nets, only approximately half of the participants (49.1%, 53/108) reported using bed nets. The parasitological analysis revealed that 5.6% (6/108) of all the participants were positive for malaria, including 5 participants with Plasmodium falciparum and 1 participant with Plasmodium vivax malaria. There were no statistically significant differences in the positivity rates among the different age, sex, family-size, nationality, occupational, and behavior groups. The positivity rates in individuals who did not use mosquito nets, did not use mosquito coils, and did not install mosquito nets were 4.8% (1/21), 6.8% (3/44), and 3.6% (2/55), respectively. CONCLUSION: Health education focused on high-risk populations, such as migrant workers and forest goers, should be strengthened. Verbal communication and information transmission via the internet, radio, and mobile phone platforms may be required during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further risk assessments and proactive case detection should also be performed in Ningming County and other border counties in Guangxi to detect active and asymptomatic infections in a timely manner and prevent re-establishment of the disease in these communities.

Comparison between "five needles therapy" and conventional acupuncture for individual symptoms and signs of asthma of latent cold phlegm-fluid in the lung / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effect difference between acupuncture of "five needles therapy" and conventional acupuncture for asthma of latent cold phlegm-fluid in the lung.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Two hundred and ten cases were randomly assigned into an observation group and a control group, 105 cases in each one. Finally 7 cases were dropped out in the observation group; 6 cases in the control group. Feishu (BL 13), Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12) were used in the observation group; conventional acupuncture was used in the control group, and the main acupoints were Feishu (BL 13), Zhongfu (LU 1), Tiantu (CV 22), Danzhong (CV 17), Kongzui (LU 6), Dingchuan (EX-B 1), Fenglong (ST 40), Fengmen (BL 12), Taiyuan (LU 9). The needles were retained for 30 min each time, once a day for continuous 12 days. The scores of the individual symptoms and signs were observed before treatment and on the 3rd, 6th, 9th, 12th days, including pant, cough, cough up phlegm, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, wheezing rale and shortness of breath. The clinical effects were compared between the two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The scores of six individual symptoms and signs on the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th days in the two groups were lower than those before treatment (all<0.05), except the score of wheezing rale in the control group on the 3rd day (>0.05). The scores of pant, wheezing rale, cough on the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th days in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (all<0.05), except the score of wheezing rale score on the 3rd day (>0.05). There were no significant difference between the two groups about the scores of cough up phlegm, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm and shortness of breath on the 3rd, 6th, 9th, and 12th days (all>0.05), except the score of fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm in the observation group was lower than that in the control group on the 12th day (<0.05). 46 cases were clinical cured, 39 cases were markedly effective, 10 cases were effective and 3 cases were ineffective in the observation group with the total effective rate of 96.9%. 23 cases were clinical cured, 43 cases were markedly effective, 24 cases were effective and 9 cases were ineffective in the control group with the total effective rate of 90.9%. The difference was statistical (<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>"Five needles therapy" has significant therapeutic effect for asthma of latent cold phlegm-fluid in the lung, which is better than conventional acupuncture.</p>

Discussion on Ethical Issues of the Protection of Patients' Rights in the Prevention and Treatment of AIDS / 中国医学伦理学

To explore ethical issues related to the protection of AIDS patients' rights in the prevention and treatment of AIDS.This paper elaborated in detail the importance of protecting personal privacy of AIDS patients and protecting them against discrimination and unfair treatment in the prevention and treatment of AIDS.It also expounded the relevant ethical,legal and regulatory basis of AIDS patients'rights protection,and how to protect the individual rights of AIDS patients in AIDS prevention and control,while protecting the public health.

Associations of sedentary behavior and physical activity with dyslipidemia / 北京大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To analyze associations of sedentary behavior and physical activity with dyslipidemia among residents in Wuhai city.Methods: Data about social demographic characteristics, life style, health status and other covariate required for analysis in this study was obtained from a cross-sectional study on a total of 11 497 18-79 years old residents in Wuhai City by questionnaire, body mea-surement and laboratory examination.In this study, sedentary behavior and physical activity were evaluated using international physical activity questionnaire long version (IPAQ).IPAQ is widely used all over the world, and its reliability and validity have been tested in Chinese population.2016 Chinese Guideline for the Management of Dyslipidemia in Adults was used to define dyslipidemia in this study.Results: According to IPAQ scoring protocol, 124 participants were excluded as a result of reporting more than 960 min of physical activity per day.50.58% of 11 373 participants included in the analysis reported more than 4 hours of sedentary behavior per day in this study, thus 49.42% participants reported no more than 4 hours of sedentary behavior per day;the proportions of these 11 373 participants who reached Low level physical activity, Moderate level physical activity and high level physical activity were 23.43%, 37.29% and 39.28% respectively;and the detection ratios of new cases and prevalent cases of dyslipidemia in Wuhai City were 20.46% and 16.13% respectively.After controlling for confounders in this study, we found out that sedentary behavior increased the risk of new cases of dyslipidemia in women (OR=1.17, 95% CI: 1.00-1.36), and increased the risk of prevalent cases of dyslipidemia in both men (OR=1.21, 95% CI: 1.02-1.44) and women (OR=1.24, 95% CI: 1.04-1.48);as for association of physical activity with dyslipidemia, association was found between high level physical activity and prevalent cases of dyslipidemia in men in this study (OR=0.78, 95% CI: 0.62-0.98), suggested that high level physical activity may help to reduce the risk of prevalent cases of dyslipidemia in men.Conclusion: Our results from this cross-sectional study in Wuhai City suggested that sedentary behavior increased the risk of dyslipidemia;by contrast, physical activity may help to reduce the risk of dyslipidemia.

Teaching countermeasures on the student problems in the practice and training course of the science of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment / 中国针灸

The student problems existing in the practice and training course of acupuncture-moxibustion treatment include unsolid basic knowledge, inexperienced basic skills and poor comprehensive utilization ability. The writers proposed the effective countermeasures accordingly. Firstly, the students are required to go over the related knowledge in advance, targeting the weakness, and complement the basic knowledge. Secondly, the teachers provide the demonstration and guidance for the practice to improve the basic skills. Thirdly, the clinical simulation is adopted for the comprehensive training to enhance the comprehensive utilization ability. The countermeasures mentioned above improve effectively the basic skills and comprehensive ability in the students and lay the foundation for the future clinical work.

A cross-sectional study on dyslipidemia in migrants in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To investigate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in migrants in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Methods A stratified multi-stage cluster equal size sampling was performed among the migrants aged ≥ 18 years who were engaged in manufacturing,wholesale retail,accommodation and catering service,social service,construction and other and 1501 migrants from five area in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was investigated by means of questionnaires survey,physical measurements and laboratory detection.Results Complete data was obtained in 1 496 study subjects.The prevalence of dyslipidemia was 42.65％ (638/1496),the age-standardized prevalence was 42.05％;the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia,hypertriglyceridemia,combined hyperlipidemia and low high-density lipoprotein hyperlipidemia were 4.90％ (73/1491),14.76％ (220/1491),4.83％(72/1 496),25.27％ (378/1 496),respectively.Dyslipidemia characterized by high triglyceride (HTG)and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LHDL-C) accounted for 81.97％ (523/638).The prevalence of dyslipidemia and HTG/LHDL-C dyslipidemia were similar,which increased significantly with age in both females and males,but was significantly higher in males.The prevalence among migrants with other occupations was highest.The prevalence of HTG/LHDL-C dyslipidemia didn't significantly increase with the duration of migration.However,the prevalence of high TG and dyslipidemia increased significantly with the duration of migration,the prevalence of high TG in age group ＜45 years showed the same characteristics.Conclusions The prevalence of dyslipidemia in migrants in Inner Mongolia was high,and the main form was HTG/LHDL-C dyslipidemia.The prevalence in males,the middle aged and aged as well as those with other occupations were high.Migrants with longer duration of migration had higher prevalence of dyslipidemia.

A cross-sectional study on dyslipidemia in migrants in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To investigate the prevalence of dyslipidemia in migrants in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.Methods A stratified multi-stage cluster equal size sampling was performed among the migrants aged ≥ 18 years who were engaged in manufacturing,wholesale retail,accommodation and catering service,social service,construction and other and 1501 migrants from five area in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was investigated by means of questionnaires survey,physical measurements and laboratory detection.Results Complete data was obtained in 1 496 study subjects.The prevalence of dyslipidemia was 42.65％ (638/1496),the age-standardized prevalence was 42.05％;the prevalence of hypercholesterolemia,hypertriglyceridemia,combined hyperlipidemia and low high-density lipoprotein hyperlipidemia were 4.90％ (73/1491),14.76％ (220/1491),4.83％(72/1 496),25.27％ (378/1 496),respectively.Dyslipidemia characterized by high triglyceride (HTG)and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LHDL-C) accounted for 81.97％ (523/638).The prevalence of dyslipidemia and HTG/LHDL-C dyslipidemia were similar,which increased significantly with age in both females and males,but was significantly higher in males.The prevalence among migrants with other occupations was highest.The prevalence of HTG/LHDL-C dyslipidemia didn't significantly increase with the duration of migration.However,the prevalence of high TG and dyslipidemia increased significantly with the duration of migration,the prevalence of high TG in age group ＜45 years showed the same characteristics.Conclusions The prevalence of dyslipidemia in migrants in Inner Mongolia was high,and the main form was HTG/LHDL-C dyslipidemia.The prevalence in males,the middle aged and aged as well as those with other occupations were high.Migrants with longer duration of migration had higher prevalence of dyslipidemia.

Effect of India buead and coix seed powder on phlegm-dampness constitution dyslipidemia in population studies / 中华健康管理学杂志

Objective To explore the anomalous effects of India buead and coix seed powder on phlegm-dampness constitution dyslipidemia through population-based intervention studies. Methods According to the experimental results of the model group with dyslipidemia, the phlegm-dampness population meeting the inclusion criteria were chosen as the samples for the randomized controlled trial, who were divided into test meal (21 males and 39 females) and blank control (23 males and 37 females) groups with 60 cases in each, aged 18 to 65 y and the total of 120 cases completed the study. Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS 18.0 statistical software. The self comparison wass conducted by the method of paired-sample t test and the comparison between groups was conducted by using independent sample t test. The categorical statistics were described as frequency and compared throughc2 test, P<0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Without changing the original way of life, the meal group having taken the India buead and coix seed powder was compared independently and with the control group for TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C to detect the trends and degrees of the level changes. Meanwhile, according to efficacy tests and standards, the changes in the level of TC, TG and HDL-C have been evaluated and the efficiency and total effective rates of all the variables have been calculated. Results After the intervention, there was a declining tendency in each variable, 8.9%in TC, 21.4%in TG, and 27.2%in LDL-C, except for an increase of 0.13 mmol/L in HDL. There were significant differences in the variables before and after the intervention (P<0.05 in each). As for the test meal group after the intervention, the effectiveness of TC has been obtained in 25 cases and inefficacy in 35 cases, with efficiency of 41.7%;the effectiveness of TG has been shown in 53 cases and inefficacy in 7 cases, with efficiency of 88.3%;the effectiveness of HDL-C has been gained in26 cases and inefficacy in 34 cases, with efficiency of 43.3%; and the total effective rate was 57.8%. Conclusions There are significant changes and improvements in TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C in the test meal group after the intervention with the powder, which demonstrate that the powder is effective in the reduction of TG for animals with dyslipidemia and populations with phlegm-dampness constitution.

Penetration moxibustion with different dosage for insomnia of insufficiency of heart and spleen type / 中国针灸

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the clinical efficacy differences between acupuncture combined with 40-min penetration moxibustion and 60-min penetration moxibustion at back-points for insomnia of insufficiency of heart and spleen type.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty patients of insomnia with insufficiency of heart and spleen type were randomly assigned into a 40-min group and a 60-min group. The two groups were treated with acupuncture at Jueyinshu (BL 14), Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), Pishu (BL 20), Shendao (GV 11) and Zhiyang (GV 9). With moxibustion box, the penetration moxibustion was applied at the back until sweating and redness on the back. The moxibustion was given for 40 min in the 40-min group and 60 min in the 60-min group. The treatment was given once a day, five days per week. Each session was consisted of 5 treatments, with an interval of 2 days between session and totally 4 consecutive weeks were provided. The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), TCM symptom scale were observed and recorded before and after treatment in the two groups. The even temperature at raising period, effective period, reducing period, as well as minimum high temperature, comfortable temperature, minimum cold temperature and medication status were compared; also the effect was compared between the two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The total effective rate was 96.6% (28/29) in the 60-min group, which was higher than 89.3% (25/28) in the 40-min group (<0.05). Compared before treatment, the total score of PSQI and sleep quality, sleep time, sleep efficiency, sleep disorder, daytime dysfunction as well as the total TCM symptom score and its drowsiress in the morning, palpitation, amnesia, appetite were reduced after treatment in the 40-min group (all<0.05). After treatment, the total score and each score of PSQI as well as total score and each score of TCM symptom scale were reduced after treatment in the 60-min group (all<0.05). After treatment, the total score and each score of PSQI as well as total score and each score of TCM symptom scale were significantly different between the two groups (all<0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Acupuncture combined with penetration moxibustion can improve the symptomsof insomnia with insufficiency of heart and spleen type, which is more significant in the 60-min group, indicating prolonged time of penetration moxibustion can improve sleep latency.</p>

Learning method of self-evaluation and mutual-evaluation for practical teaching ofcurriculum:application and exploration / 中国针灸

The application and significance of learning method of self-evaluation and mutual-evaluation for practical teaching ofcurriculum were investigated. The practical teaching followed theory teaching in the curriculum plan, which applied grouping pattern to provide demonstration, practice and assessment. According to the technique points of practical teaching, the teachers established evaluation form and listed detailed points of self-evaluation and mutual evaluation. The focus was student assessment, including individual self-evaluation, subject-evaluation intra-group evaluation, external-group evaluation and teacher evaluation. 100 points were taken as maximum score, including 10 points in the self-evaluation from operator, 20 points in the evaluation from receiver, 20 points in the intra-group evaluation, 20 points in external-group evaluation and 30 points in teacher evaluation. Through practical application, it was found learning system of self-evaluation and mutual-evaluation had important significance in promoting mutual learning among students, improving students' learning enthusiasm and initiative, and helping teachers understand and improve their roles.

An analysis of the connotation and extension of acupuncture and moxibustion / 国际中医中药杂志

The connotation and extension of the acupuncture changes along with the development of science and technology. Working out the principle on the connotation and extension of acupuncture at present will contribute to better inherit and development of acupuncture. In this paper, through literature analysis, the study on the process of formation and development of acupuncture, we believe connotation of acupuncture and moxibustion mainly include the basic theory of TCM, meridians theory, diagnosis, techniques, clinics, and literatures of acupuncture and moxibustion;and its extension include basic integrated medicine of acupuncture and moxibustion, physiology, pathology, and theories, techniques and clinics derived from modern science.

Incidence and management of monozygotic twin conceived by assisted reproductive techniques / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective To analysis the incidence and management of monozygotic twin (MZT) conceived by assisted reproductive techniques (ART). Methods A retrospective analysis of clinical pregnancies and MZT that resulted from ART was performed in Reproductive Medical Center,the First Affiliated Hospital,Wenzhou Medical University between January 2011 and January 2014. Results A total of 5 908 pregnancies were diagnosed: 2 012 twins, 157 high-order multiple pregnancy (HOMP), including 4 quadruplets. Overall, 51 MZT pregnancies were identified of them including 32 cases HOMP and 19 cases MZT. The incidence of MZT resulting from cleavage-stage embryo transfer was similar to blastocyst transfer (P=0.960). The percent of MZT resulting from in vitro fertilization [0.93% (28/3 022)], frozen-thawed embryo transfer [0.87% (13/1 502)] and intracytoplamic sperm injection [0.72% (10/1 384)] did not show statistical significance (P=0.794). The expectantly managed MZT was associated with a significantly greater likelihood of miscarriage [6/19 vs 5.11% (101/1 976)], and low birth weight infant [73.91% (17/23) vs 42.89% (1 453/3 388), P<0.01], when compared with dizygotic twin (DZT) did not undergo selective embryo reduction(SER). In monozygotic (MZ)-triplets with SER to 2 fetuses or to 1 fetus, there was no cases of preterm birth or low birth weight infant observed in MZ-triplets with SER to 1 fetus;when compared with MZ-triplets with SER to 2 fetuses, the low birth weight infant [56.00% (14/25), P=0.021] has statistical significance. The likelihood of the survival of two babies was lower in MZ-triplets with SER to 2 fetuses when compared with non-MZ triplets with SER to 2 fetuses [42.86%(9/21)vs 75.21%(91/121), P=0.003]. Conclusions The incidence of MZT pregnancies following ART is high. It plays a significant role in the occurrence of HOMP. MZT pregnancies are at an increased risk of adverse outcomes , it should transform to a single embryo thansfer (SET) program to reduce them incideuce. Reduction of MZT contained in multiple pregnancies appears to be a safe option.

Comparision of in vitro maturation applied in PCOS and non-PCOS patients undergo stimulated and unstimulated protocols / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective To compare the laboratory and clinical results between unstimulated in vitro maturation (IVM) and IVM converted from in vitro fertilization (IVF) in polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and non-PCOS patients.Methods We divided 591 IVM cycles in the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical Univesity from Jan.2008 to Dec.2013 into 4 groups:group A1B1,PCOS patients underwent unstimulated IVM protocol,240 cycles; group A1B2,PCOS patients underwent IVM converted from conventional stimulated IVF protocol,153 cycles; group A2B1,non-PCOS patients underwent unstimutlated IVM protocol,103 cycles; group A2B2,non-PCOS patient underwent IVM converted from conventional stimulated IVF protocol,95 cycles.Multiple linear regression method and binary logistic regression method were used to assess the influence of PCOS and protocols for IVM on laboratory and clinical outcomes.Results The mean number of oocytes retrieved was positively related with PCOS [partial regression coefficient (B)=3.37,P＜0.01].The maturation rate of oocytes was positively related with hCG-prime prior to oocyte aspiration (B=0.05,P=0.010).High-quality embryo rate was positively related with PCOS and IVM converted from IVF (B=0.08,P=0.010; B=0.09,P=0.001),as well as implantation rate related with them (B=0.07,P=0.010; B=0.10,P＜0.01).PCOS and IVM converted from IVF improved hCG positive (hCG＞10 U/L) rate (OR=1.636,95％CI:1.113-2.204,P＜0.05; OR=1.861,95％CI:1.307-2.649,P＜0.05) and the clinical pregnancy rate (OR=1.507,95％CI:1.041-2.240,P＜0.05; OR=1.881,95％CI:1.312-2.696,P＜0.05).IVM converted from IVF protocol decreased the spontaneous abortion rate (OR=0.490,95％CI:0.245-0.978,P＜0.05).Multiple gestation rate and ectopic pregnancy rate were not affected by PCOS condition and protocol used (P＞0.05).Conclusions PCOS and IVM converted from IVF protocol improved the high-quality embryo rate,implantation rate,hCG positive rate and clinical pregnancy rate.IVM converted from IVF protocol reduced the spontaneous abortion rate.PCOS patients may be more suitable for the IVM treatment.No matter PCOS or non-PCOS patients,IVM converted from IVF protocol had better pregnancy outcome than that of unstimulated cycle.

Mineral compositions in breast milk of healthy Chinese lactating women in urban areas and its associated factors / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Optimal mineral intakes are important for infant growth and development. However, data on mineral compositions of breast milk in Chinese women are scarce, and most were acquired before 1990. The objectives of this study were three-fold: (1) to investigate the mineral compositions of Chinese healthy mothers' breast milk in different lactation stages; (2) to explore correlations among mineral concentrations in breast milk; and (3) to explore the associated factors affecting mineral compositions in breast milk.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) was used to analyze mineral concentrations in breast-milk of 444 healthy lactating women from three cities in China. A questionnaire was used to survey socio-demographic characteristics and pregnancy history. Food intakes by lactating women were measured using both food frequency questionnaire and one cycle of 24-hour dietary recall.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Mineral compositions of breast milk varied in different regions. Concentrations of most minerals were higher in the first one or two months of lactation, and then decreased with time, except for magnesium and iron. Inter-mineral correlations existed among several minerals. The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio was above 2:1 in each lactation stage. Women with caesarean section had higher concentration of iodine in the transitional milk (349.9 µg/kg) compared to women with natural delivery (237.5 µg/kg, P < 0.001). Dietary mineral intakes, supplements, food intake frequencies in the recent 6 months, maternal age and maternal BMI did not show significant correlations with concentrations of milk minerals (all P > 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Milk minerals decreased with time, and changed most rapidly in the first one or two months of lactation. Caesarean section might affect the iodine level in transitional milk.</p>

Breast milk macronutrient composition and the associated factors in urban Chinese mothers / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Infancy is a critical period of growth and physiological development, in which breast milk is the best source of nutrients. Compared to western countries, research on breast milk of Chinese population are limited. Thus, it is necessary to measure breast milk energy and macronutrient concentrations of healthy urban Chinese mothers at different lactation stages, to expand the database of milk composition of Chinese population, and to examine whether dietary or other maternal factors can affect the levels of macronutrients in breast milk.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Breast milk of full expression of one side breast from 436 urban Chinese lactating mothers at 5-11 days, 12-30 days, 31-60 days, 61-120 days, and 121-240 days postpartum was obtained at 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Total energy, lactose, protein, and fat contents were measured. 24-hour dietary recall was surveyed, and maternal nutrient intakes were analyzed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Milk composition changed over the course of lactation and large individual variations were documented. The concentrations were 61.3 kcal/dl for total energy, 7.1 g/dl for lactose, 0.9 g/dl for protein, and 3.4 g/dl for fat in mature milk. Stage of lactation was a strong factor affecting milk composition. Minimal evidence was found for associations between maternal current dietary intake and milk macronutrient concentration, consistently with prior research. Maternal body mass index (BMI) was positively associated with milk fat content, to a greater extent than did dietary intake. All other maternal characteristics were not significant for milk composition.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>These findings suggest that milk composition is generally weakly associated with maternal factors except for stage of lactation, and is likely to be more susceptible to long-term maternal nutritional status than short-term dietary fluctuation.</p>

A cross-sectional study on diabetes among the migrating population in Inner Mongolia / 中华流行病学杂志

Objective To investigate the prevalence rates of diabetes and pre-diabetes among migrating population in Inner Mongolia.Methods Using stratified cluster sampling on different industries.Each industry would have the same sample size.Questionnaire survey was performed together with anthropometric data gathered and laboratory tests completed.Results The prevalence rates of diabetes and impaired glucose regulation (IGR) among the migrating population in Inner Mongolia were 12.5％ and 12.8％ with the age-standardized rate as 9.9％ and 9.9％.The prevalence of diabetes increased significantly along with the increase of age among both males and females (x2=11.162,P=0.001),but was significantly higher in males.The prevalence of IGR in females was significantly higher than in males.The prevalence of diabetes among the construction industry workers was 19.2％,which was the highest among all the industries.The prevalence of diabetes was higher in the inter-province pre-migrating group,while the prevalence of IGR was increasing along with the duration of migration in the intra-province migration group with the trend as x2=9.989,P=0.002.Conclusion The prevalence of diabetes among the migrating population in Inner Mongolia seemed to be high,close to the level of urban residents.The prevalence rates of diabetes in the population of middle-aged and aged population as well as workers at the construction industry were higher than that in the other populations.The prevalence of diabetes and IGR among the migration population were related to the area where the migration population the in-coming areas Inter-provincial migration had a higher contribution to the prevalence of diabetes.