Evaluation and analysis of theoretical knowledge proficiency and practical skills among parasitic disease practitioners in Hainan province: a cross-sectional survey.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge proficiency and practical skills among practitioners specializing in parasitic diseases in Hainan province, providing essential groundwork for ongoing capacity enhancement efforts.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using two-stage stratified random sampling was conducted in Hainan province. City or county-level representatives from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other institutes, as well as medical institutions focusing on parasitic diseases, participated in this subnational assessment process.

[Quantitative textual analysis of policies about the national oral health based on the policy tools].

To explore the characteristics of oral health policies at national government level, thus providing evidence for the ongoing refinement and enhancement of these policies. This study took the relevant texts reflecting the national government-level oral public health as the research objects, and searched the policy texts on Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Platform and government department websites since 1978. The contents of the policy texts were coded, classified and statistically analyzed.

[Epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of diabetes and pre-diabetes among adult residents in Hainan Province].

To describe epidemiological characteristics and their influencing factors of diabetes and pre-diabetes among adult residents in Hainan Province and provide a theoretical basis to develop epidemic prevention and control strategies for diabetes. This study used a two-stage unequal proportion cluster sampling method, and 32 857 subjects (≥18 years old) were collected from 24 cities/counties/districts in Hainan Province. All the subjects were investigated with questionnaires, physical examination, and laboratory tests from January to June 2023.

Herpes zoster incidence and burden in older Chinese: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Previous studies have documented variations in herpes zoster (HZ) incidence across regions and periods. We aimed to synthesize data on HZ incidence, complications, and associated healthcare costs (inpatient and outpatient) in the Chinese population aged 50 years and older over the last two decades.

Methods: We searched studies published in English between January 1, 2000, and March 31, 2023 in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, EBSCO, OVID, and Web of Science, supplemented by Chinese databases CNKI, Wan Fang, CQVIP, and Yiigle.

Epidemiology characteristics of the drinking patterns and alcohol consumption among adults in Hainan Province, China.

Background: Alcohol consumption is a significant risk factor for premature mortality and increased disease burden worldwide, especially among young and middle-aged individuals. This study aims to evaluate drinking patterns and alcohol consumption among adults in Hainan Province, while also identifying associated factors.

Methods: Analyses based on the 2022 "2 + 3" epidemiological survey in Hainan were conducted, and the drinking types, quantities, and frequencies among local residents were described.

Impact of scheduled water intake on mild cognitive impairment in patients with orthostatic hypotension.

Orthostatic blood pressure (BP) dysregulation can impair cerebral blood perfusion and cognition. Water intake prevents syncope caused by orthostatic hypotension (OHypo) and improves orthostatic tolerance. However, research on scheduled water intake's effect on the association between OHypo and cognition is limited.

Does the island area also need to insist on salt iodization to prevent iodine deficiency disorders? a cross-sectional survey in Hainan Province, China.

Background: To investigate the epidemiology and related factors of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in Hainan Province, to know the iodine nutrition status and thyroid disease status of residents, and to explore whether salt iodization should be adopted to prevent and control IDD in island areas. To provide a basis for the effective implementation of scientific iodine supplement prevention and control strategy.

Methods: All 21 cities, counties (districts) in the province were investigated.

Epidemiology and Genetic Evolutionary Analysis of Influenza Virus Among Children in Hainan Island, China, 2021-2023.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, we continuously monitored the epidemiology of influenza virus among pediatric patients from January 2021 to December 2023 in Hainan Island, China.

Methods: In this study, we collected 54,974 nasopharyngeal swab samples for influenza A Virus (IAV) testing and 53,151 samples for influenza B Virus (IBV) testing from pediatric outpatients. Additionally, we also collected 19,687 nasopharyngeal swab samples from pediatric inpatients for IAV and IBV testing.

Abundant geographical divergence of Clostridioides difficile infection in China: a prospective multicenter cross-sectional study.

Clostridioides difficile is the predominant pathogen in hospital-acquired infections and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Dedicated networks and annual reports for C. difficile surveillance have been established in Europe and North America, however the extensive investigation on the prevalence of C.

Real-time microbial growth curve (RMGC) system: an improved microplate reader with a graphical interface for automatic and high-throughput monitoring of microbial growth curves.

The study of microbial growth curves is essential for comprehending microbial behavior and enhancing related processes. Current monitoring methods face limitations, including low automation, inefficient detection, and insufficient throughput. To address these challenges, we developed the Real-Time Microbial Growth Curve (RMGC) system, which offers fully automated and high-throughput monitoring of microbial growth through an Improved Microplate Reader (IMR) with a user-friendly graphical interface.

Epidemiological Features and Evolutionary Analysis of Recombinant CVA24v in the Context of a Re-Emerging AHC Outbreak in China, 2023.

China experienced another outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC) in 2023, with a total of 195 297 recorded cases. This marks the third nationwide outbreak in nearly two decades, following previous outbreaks in 2007 and 2010. Descriptive epidemiological analysis shows that the number of cases in 2023 peaked in September, similar to the last two outbreaks.

The impact of air pollution on influenza incidence in high-altitude regions: a time-stratified case-crossover study based on Qinghai Province.

Background: The unique characteristics of air pollution in high-altitude regions may significantly influence the transmission and incidence of influenza. However, current research on this phenomenon is limited, and further investigation is urgently needed.

Methods: This study collected influenza outpatient data from Qinghai Province between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2021.

Social-economic inequalities and early-life exposure to famine contribute to low grip strength: The China National Health Survey.

Background And Aim: The relationship between socio-economic inequalities (SEIs) and early life malnutrition with muscle health remains unclear. This study aims to examine the effects of SEIs and early life exposure to famine on relative hand grip strength (rHGS).

Methods And Results: We analyzed data of 37,008 individuals from the China National Health Survey.

[Fat and fatty acid content in freshwater and saltwater fish in 4 provinces].

Objective: To explore the differences in fat and fatty acids content between freshwater and saltwater fish.

Methods: The fat and fatty acids content in 83 fish meat samples from four regions(Hainan, Jiangsu, Fujian, and Guangxi) were detected by national standard method. Mann-Whitney U tests and t-tests were used to compare the differences in fat and major fatty acid content between freshwater and saltwater fish.

[Epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of public health emergency events of varicella in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, 2006-2021].

To explore the epidemiological characteristics of public health emergency events (PHEE) of varicella in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and analyze its related influencing factors. Excel was used to organize the varicella data in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region from 2006 to 2021, reported by the management information system of PHEE, to describe the epidemiological characteristics of varicella events. Spatial autocorrelation and spatial scanning methods were used to test and determine its spatial clusters.

Linear and non-linear relationships between red blood cell indices and cardiovascular risk factors: findings from the China National Health Survey.

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Red blood cell indices (RBIs) are associated with CVD risk factors (CRFs) and easy to test, making them useful as a screening tool for early identification of individuals at high risk for CVDs.

Methods: Data from 31,781 participants in the China National Health Survey conducted from 2012 to 2017 were analyzed.

Ameliorating Oxidative Stress-Aggravated Adipose Tissue Senescence by Sesamol in Aged Obese Mice via Nrf2/p38MAPK Signaling.

Adipocyte senescence is one of the major common features correlated with aging, which can also lead to obesity, and aggravated oxidative stress contributes to cell senescence. Sesamol, a lignan from plants found in sesame, has been proven to alleviate obesity. However, the effects and mechanisms of sesamol on adipose tissue senescence remain unclear.

Association between family economic situation and serum PFAS concentration in American adults with hypertension and hyperlipemia.

Although there is an association between income status and concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), the association remains uncertain in patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and comorbidities. Data from the 2013-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were analyzed. A total of 2665 adults were included, and the data included participants' serum PFAS (perfluorooctanoic acid [PFOA], perfluorononaic acid, perfluorodecanoic acid, perfluoroundecanoic acid, perfluorohexane sulfonic acid, and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) levels and selected covariates.

Risk assessment of As, Cd, Cr, and Pb via the consumption of seafood in Haikou.

In order to mitigate the risk of excessive heavy metal intake, a study was conducted to assess the levels of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) contamination in 23 edible seafood species obtained from markets in Haikou. The findings were analyzed to evaluate the potential health hazards posed to the local population through consumption. The metals were detected via inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for quantification.

Evolutionary Diversity of Coxsackievirus A6 Causing Severe Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease - China, 2012-2023.

Introduction: Coxsackievirus A6 (CVA6) has emerged as a significant pathogen responsible for severe cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). This study aims to delineate the demographic characteristics and analyze the viral evolution of severe HFMD associated with CVA6, thereby assisting in its surveillance and management.

Methods: In this investigation, 74 strains of CVA6 were isolated from samples collected from severe HFMD cases between 2012 and 2023.

Genetic variation and evolutionary characteristics of Echovirus 11: new variant within genotype D5 associated with neonatal death found in China.

Echovirus 11 (E11) has gained attention owing to its association with severe neonatal infections. From 2018 to 2023, a surge in severe neonatal cases and fatalities linked to a novel variant of genotype D5 was documented in China, France, and Italy. However, the prevention and control of E11 variants have been hampered by limited background data on the virus circulation and genetic variance.

Trends and Age-Period-Cohort Effect on Incidence of Varicella Under Age 35 - China, 2005-2021.

What Is Already Known About This Topic?: Varicella is an acute respiratory infectious disease primarily affecting children. However, recent studies have indicated an increasing susceptibility to varicella among older age groups.

What Is Added By This Report?: The findings demonstrate a significant rise in the incidence rate among individuals aged 15-19.