China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM)is the largest acupuncture-moxibustion in-dividual member science and technology group in the world,and has become an important academic organization leading the d...China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM)is the largest acupuncture-moxibustion in-dividual member science and technology group in the world,and has become an important academic organization leading the development of international acupuncture-moxibustion discipline over the past 40 years.This paper systematically reviews the work of CAAM in international communication,policy making,basic research,scientific knowledge popularization and integrated development of industry,ed-ucation and research.(1)Enhancing the world recognition of acupuncture and moxibustion by means of innovation.(2)Building a highland for the domestic development of acupuncture and moxibustion with comprehensive strategies.(3)Consolidating the foundation for the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline.(4)Driving scientific knowledge popularization in a variety of forms and con-tents.(5)Coordinating resources to promote integrated development of industry,education and research.Guided by inheriting the essence and maintaining the right while innovating,CAAM has played an impor-tant role in promoting the modernization and internationalization of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline,and contributed to the construction of Healthy China initiative with our wisdom.Focusing on domestic and international perspectives,CAAM strives to promote the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline and industry,and contribute greatly to health for all with acupuncture and moxibustion.CAAM will continue to deepen international cooperation,strengthen talent cultivation,promote the commer-cialization of scientific and research findings,advance the standardization of acupuncture-moxibustion equipment and techniques and build a unified standard system of acupuncture and moxibustion world-wide.展开更多
BACKGROUND There is a lack of study on vitamin D and calcium levels in epileptic patients receiving therapy,despite the growing recognition of the importance of bone health in individuals with epilepsy.Associations on...BACKGROUND There is a lack of study on vitamin D and calcium levels in epileptic patients receiving therapy,despite the growing recognition of the importance of bone health in individuals with epilepsy.Associations one statistical method for finding correlations between variables in big datasets is called association rule mining(ARM).This technique finds patterns of common items or events in the data set,including associations.Through the analysis of patient data,including demographics,genetic information,and reactions with previous treatments,ARM can identify harmful drug reactions,possible novel combinations of medicines,and trends which connect particular individual features to treatment outcomes.AIM To investigate the evidence on the effects of anti-epileptic drugs(AEDs)on calcium metabolism and supplementing with vitamin D to help lower the likelihood of bone-related issues using ARM technique.METHODS ARM technique was used to analyze patients’behavior on calcium metabolism,vitamin D and anti-epileptic medicines.Epileptic sufferers of both sexes who attended neurological outpatient and in patient department clinics were recruited for the study.There were three patient groups:Group 1 received one AED,group 2 received two AEDs,and group 3 received more than two AEDs.The researchers analyzed the alkaline phosphatase,ionized calcium,total calcium,phosphorus,vitamin D levels,or parathyroid hormone values.RESULTS A total of 150 patients,aged 12 years to 60 years,were studied,with 50 in each group(1,2,and 3).60%were men,this gender imbalance may affect the study’s findings,as women have different bone metabolism dynamics influenced by hormonal variations,including menopause.The results may not fully capture the distinct effects of AEDs on female patients.A greater equal distribution of women should be the goal of future studies in order to offer a complete comprehension of the metabolic alterations brought on by AEDs.86 patients had generalized epilepsy,64 partial.42%of patients had AEDs for>5 years.Polytherapy reduced calcium and vitamin D levels compared to mono and dual therapy.Polytherapy elevated alkaline phosphatase and phosphorus levels.CONCLUSION ARM revealed the possible effects of variables like age,gender,and polytherapy on parathyroid hormone levels in individuals taking antiepileptic medication.展开更多
Background:Food allergies and eczema are often linked to food restrictions and limited diet quality.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been found to be a safe and effective therapy for food allergies and eczema.This...Background:Food allergies and eczema are often linked to food restrictions and limited diet quality.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been found to be a safe and effective therapy for food allergies and eczema.This study aims to explore the relationship between TCM therapy duration and diet quality among children and adolescents with food allergies and/or eczema.Methods:A retrospective chart review was conducted as a practice-based exploratory study of 53 children and adolescents who used TCM to manage food allergies and/or eczema.TCM use,food tolerance,and diet quality were assessed through practice-based questionnaires,food records,and dietary diversity scores(DDS).Spearman correlation,Mann-Whitney U,and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were used for statistical analyses.展开更多
Over the next 20 years,China's urban rail transit(hereinafter referred to as'urban rail')will face large-scalerenovation of existing line facilities and equipment,with more than 1000 km of renovated lines ...Over the next 20 years,China's urban rail transit(hereinafter referred to as'urban rail')will face large-scalerenovation of existing line facilities and equipment,with more than 1000 km of renovated lines to be added eachyear.In 2024,the China Association of Metros issued the Guiding Opinions on the Renovation of Existing UrbanRail Transit Lines in China,providing guiding opinions on norms,standards,and implementation approaches forthe renovation of existing lines in the coming period.In the practical work of renovating existing urban rail lines,it is necessary to continuously explore and refine relevant theoretical methods in line with industry developmenttrends and urban development requirements.The following are the author's recent reflections on theoreticalinnovation in this field.展开更多
To advance intelligent construction,standards must come first.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has issued the List for Replicable Experience and Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction fou...To advance intelligent construction,standards must come first.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has issued the List for Replicable Experience and Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction four times successively and the Technical Guidelines for Intelligent Construction(Trial).展开更多
The impact of spinal cord injury(SCI)on the immune system is increasingly recognized in a field traditionally focused on motor impairments.SCI can seriously affect the immune system by progressively disrupting the reg...The impact of spinal cord injury(SCI)on the immune system is increasingly recognized in a field traditionally focused on motor impairments.SCI can seriously affect the immune system by progressively disrupting the regulatory mechanisms that control immune responses.This dysregulation varies widely among patients and can evolve over time,ranging from systemic inflammatory responses to immunosuppression,greatly contributing to the morbidity and mortality of individuals with SCI(Bao et al.,2011;Brennan et al.,2024).展开更多
In April 2013, the US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA) held its 5th annual meeting in conjunction with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2013 Annual Meeting in Washington DC. The USCACA execu...In April 2013, the US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA) held its 5th annual meeting in conjunction with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2013 Annual Meeting in Washington DC. The USCACA executive committee reported activities and programs and highlighted the partnership and collaboration between USCACA and other major organizations. The key initiatives and programs of USCACA included 1) USCACA-TIGM Esophageal Cancer Program that funds translational research of esophageal cancer prevention and treatment at the Xinxiang Medical University in Henan province, China; 2) the USCACA-NFCR-AFCR Scholarship Program, which has supported 10 young outstanding Chinese cancer researchers and will award 4 fellowships at the Guangzhou International Symposium on Oncology in November this year; 3) USCACA-Hengrui Training Program for Early Phase Clinical Research, which has supported the training of a Chinese scholar at two major cancer centers in the US; and 4) USCACA has continued its partnership with the Chinese Journal of Cancer, which has reached significant international impact.展开更多
Chinese researchers and physicians are being increasingly recognized for their significant contributions to advancing biomedical research, including cancer research, in China and around the world.To facilitate and str...Chinese researchers and physicians are being increasingly recognized for their significant contributions to advancing biomedical research, including cancer research, in China and around the world.To facilitate and strengthen collaboration among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China, the US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA) and the US National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) have established the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Exchange and Fellowship Program in basic, translational, and clinical studies.The goal of this joint scholar program is to recognize and reward research excellence by Chinese cancer researchers.Recipients are honored with the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Excellence Award for their achievements in cancer research performed while they were in the United States, as well as contributions to eradicating human cancers after their return to China.展开更多
Chinese researchers and physicians are being increasingly recognized for making significant contributions that advance biomedical research,including cancer research,in both China and the world.
To facilitate and strengthen collaborations among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China,the US Chinese AntiCancer Association(USCACA)and the National Foundation for Cancer Research(NFCR)have...To facilitate and strengthen collaborations among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China,the US Chinese AntiCancer Association(USCACA)and the National Foundation for Cancer Research(NFCR)have established the Scholar Excellence Award for the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Exchange and Fellowship Program in Basic,Translational,and Clinical Studies.Since 2010,10 young Chinese researchers and physicians have received the award for their outstanding achievements in cancer research accomplished while in the展开更多
Male muskrats(Ondatra zibethicus L.)secrete musk from their scent glands during musk secretion season.Musk plays an important role as a communication pheromone during the breeding season.In this study,gas chromatogra...Male muskrats(Ondatra zibethicus L.)secrete musk from their scent glands during musk secretion season.Musk plays an important role as a communication pheromone during the breeding season.In this study,gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS)was used to analyze the main components of musk.The GC–MS results after methyl esterification showed that 71.55%of the musk is composed of fatty acids.The other components of muskrat musk include cholesterol(9.31%)and other organics.Transcriptome comparison between musk secretion and non-secretion seasons showed significant changes in the scent glands for 53 genes involved in fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis and metabolism regulatory pathways,which include fatty acid biosynthesis,elongation,and metabolism;steroid biosynthesis;steroid hormone biosynthesis pathways.A reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction analysis confirmed these detected changes.Overall,our results indicated that lipid synthesis and metabolism play important roles in musk compound synthesis by providing energy for musk production,and the produced musk provides a mechanism for male muskrats to communicate with females during the breeding season.展开更多
The 6th Annual Meeting of the United States Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(USCACA) was held in conjunction with the 50 th Annual Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO) on May 30, 2014 in Chicago, Illi...The 6th Annual Meeting of the United States Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(USCACA) was held in conjunction with the 50 th Annual Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO) on May 30, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, the United States of America. With a focus on personalized medicine, the conference featured novel approaches to investigate genomic aberrations in cancer cells and innovative clinical trial designs to expedite cancer drug development in biomarker-defined patient populations. A panel discussion further provided in-depth advice on advancing development of personalized cancer medicines in China. The conference also summarized USCACA key initiatives and accomplishments, including two awards designated to recognize young investigators from China for their achievements and to support their training in the United States. As an effort to promote international collaboration, USCACA will team up with Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO) to host a joint session on "Breakthrough Cancer Medicines" at the upcoming CSCO Annual Meeting on September 20 th, 2014 in Xiamen, China.展开更多
Cancer has become the first leading cause of death in the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Facing the increasing trend of cancer incidence and mortality, China issued and implemented ＂three-ea...Cancer has become the first leading cause of death in the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Facing the increasing trend of cancer incidence and mortality, China issued and implemented ＂three-early（early prevention, early diagnosis and early treatment）＂ national cancer prevention plan. As the main body and dependence of social governance, non-governmental organizations（NGOs） take over the role of government in the field of cancer prevention and treatment. American Cancer Society（ACS） made a research on cancer NGOs and civil society in cancer control and found that cancer NGOs in developing countries mobilize civil society to work together and advocate governments in their countries to develop policies to address the growing cancer burden. Union for International Cancer Control（UICC）, Cancer Council Australia（CCA）, and Malaysian cancer NGOs are the representatives of cancer NGOs in promoting cancer control. Selecting Chinese Anti-Cancer Association（CACA） as an example in China, this article is to investigate how NGOs undertake systematic cancer prevention work in China. By conducting real case study, we found that, as a NGO, CACA plays a significant role in intensifying the leading role of government in cancer control, optimizing cancer outcomes, decreasing cancer incidence and mortality rates and improving public health.展开更多
The US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(USCACA)teamed up with Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO)to host a joint session at the17th CSCO Annual Meeting on September 20th,2014in Xiamen,China.With a focus on break...The US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(USCACA)teamed up with Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO)to host a joint session at the17th CSCO Annual Meeting on September 20th,2014in Xiamen,China.With a focus on breakthrough cancer medicines,the session featured innovative approaches to evaluate breakthrough agents and established a platform to interactively share successful experiences from case studies of 6 novel agents from both the United States and China.The goal of the session is to inspire scientific and practical considerations for clinical trial design and strategy to expedite cancer drug development in China.A panel discussion further provided in-depth advice on advancing both early and full development of novel cancer medicines in China.展开更多
To facilitate and strengthen collaborations among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China,the US Chinese AntiCancer Association(USCACA)and the National Foundation for Cancer Research(NFCR)have...To facilitate and strengthen collaborations among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China,the US Chinese AntiCancer Association(USCACA)and the National Foundation for Cancer Research(NFCR)have established the Scholar Excellence Award for the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Exchange and Fellowship Program in Basic,Translational,and Clinical Studies.From 2010 to 2013,14 young展开更多
An extraordinary(X-mode)electromagnetic wave,injected into the ionosphere by the ground-based heating facility at Tromsφ,Norway,was utilized to modify the ionosphere on November 6,2017.The high-power high-frequency t...An extraordinary(X-mode)electromagnetic wave,injected into the ionosphere by the ground-based heating facility at Tromsφ,Norway,was utilized to modify the ionosphere on November 6,2017.The high-power high-frequency transmitter facility located at Tromsφ belongs to the European Incoherent Scatter Scientific Association.In the experiment,stimulated electromagnetic emission(SEE)spectra were observed.A narrow continuum occurred under cold-start conditions and showed an overshoot effect lasting several seconds.Cascading peaks occurred on both sides of the heating frequency only in the preconditioned ionosphere and also showed an overshoot effect.These SEE features are probably related to the ponderomotive process in the X-mode heating experiment and are helpful for understanding the physical mechanism that generated them during the X-mode heating experiment.The features observed in the X-mode heating experiments are novel and require further investigation.展开更多
BACKGROUNDSmoking has detrimental effects on Crohn’s disease (CD) activity while data onulcerative colitis (UC) are conflicting. Little is known about the use and impact ofalternative smoking products in inflammatory...BACKGROUNDSmoking has detrimental effects on Crohn’s disease (CD) activity while data onulcerative colitis (UC) are conflicting. Little is known about the use and impact ofalternative smoking products in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).AIMTo understand the patients’ perceptions of the impact of smoking on their IBDand to assess differences between CD and UC patients.METHODSThe questionnaire was developed by Philip Morris Products SA in cooperationwith European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Associations. Thefinal survey questionnaire consisted of 41 questions divided in 8 categories: (1)Subject screener;(2) Smoking history;(3) Background information;(4) IBD diseasebackground;(5) Current disease status;(6) Current therapeutics and medications;and (7) Current nicotine/cigarettes use and awareness of the impacts of smokingon IBD. The questionnaire was submitted online from 4th November 2019 to 11th March 2020 through the European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisAssociations website to IBD patients who were current smokers or had a historyof smoking.RESULTSIn total 1050 IBD patients speaking nine languages participated to the survey.Among them, 807 (76.9%) patients declared to have ever smoked or consumed analternative smoking product, with a higher proportion of current cigarettesmokers among CD patients (CD: 63.1% vs UC: 54.1%, P = 0.012). About twothirdsof the participants declared to have ever stopped cigarette smoking andrestarted (67.0%), with a significantly higher proportion among UC patientscompared to CD patients (73.1% vs 62.0%, P = 0.001). We also found significantdifferences between CD and UC patients in the awareness of the healthconsequences of smoking in their disease and in the perceived impact of smokingon disease activity, for both cigarettes and alternative smoking products.CONCLUSIONThis survey found significant differences between CD and UC patients in bothawareness and perception of the impact of smoking on their disease. Furtherefforts should be done to encourage smoking cessation for all IBD patients,including UC patients.展开更多
Aims: Although the copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) is an effective contraceptive device, cases of pregnancy under the Cu-IUD have been reported. We here report 10 women who got pregnant under this condition, with ...Aims: Although the copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) is an effective contraceptive device, cases of pregnancy under the Cu-IUD have been reported. We here report 10 women who got pregnant under this condition, with special reference to etiologies and pregnancy outcomes. Methodology: We analyzed all women who got pregnant under Cu-IUD at ATBEF Main Clinic from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. Results: We retrieved 10 patients. The durations of Cu-IUD use were 3 months to 6 years. The etiologies were poor insertion;migration and spontaneous expulsion. The occurrence of pregnancy was poorly accepted by the women: 20% of women considered it was due to the providers’ incompetence. Of the 10 pregnancies, 5 women had given vaginal birth spontaneously;2 induced abortions, 2 spontaneous abortions and 1 ectopic pregnancy. The contraceptive method adopted after pregnancy was jadelle implants in 8 cases and spousal vasectomy in 2 cases. Conclusion: The prevention of IUD pregnancies may require adequate insertion time, insertion technique and follow-up.展开更多
文摘China Association of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(CAAM)is the largest acupuncture-moxibustion in-dividual member science and technology group in the world,and has become an important academic organization leading the development of international acupuncture-moxibustion discipline over the past 40 years.This paper systematically reviews the work of CAAM in international communication,policy making,basic research,scientific knowledge popularization and integrated development of industry,ed-ucation and research.(1)Enhancing the world recognition of acupuncture and moxibustion by means of innovation.(2)Building a highland for the domestic development of acupuncture and moxibustion with comprehensive strategies.(3)Consolidating the foundation for the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline.(4)Driving scientific knowledge popularization in a variety of forms and con-tents.(5)Coordinating resources to promote integrated development of industry,education and research.Guided by inheriting the essence and maintaining the right while innovating,CAAM has played an impor-tant role in promoting the modernization and internationalization of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline,and contributed to the construction of Healthy China initiative with our wisdom.Focusing on domestic and international perspectives,CAAM strives to promote the development of acupuncture-moxibustion discipline and industry,and contribute greatly to health for all with acupuncture and moxibustion.CAAM will continue to deepen international cooperation,strengthen talent cultivation,promote the commer-cialization of scientific and research findings,advance the standardization of acupuncture-moxibustion equipment and techniques and build a unified standard system of acupuncture and moxibustion world-wide.
文摘BACKGROUND There is a lack of study on vitamin D and calcium levels in epileptic patients receiving therapy,despite the growing recognition of the importance of bone health in individuals with epilepsy.Associations one statistical method for finding correlations between variables in big datasets is called association rule mining(ARM).This technique finds patterns of common items or events in the data set,including associations.Through the analysis of patient data,including demographics,genetic information,and reactions with previous treatments,ARM can identify harmful drug reactions,possible novel combinations of medicines,and trends which connect particular individual features to treatment outcomes.AIM To investigate the evidence on the effects of anti-epileptic drugs(AEDs)on calcium metabolism and supplementing with vitamin D to help lower the likelihood of bone-related issues using ARM technique.METHODS ARM technique was used to analyze patients’behavior on calcium metabolism,vitamin D and anti-epileptic medicines.Epileptic sufferers of both sexes who attended neurological outpatient and in patient department clinics were recruited for the study.There were three patient groups:Group 1 received one AED,group 2 received two AEDs,and group 3 received more than two AEDs.The researchers analyzed the alkaline phosphatase,ionized calcium,total calcium,phosphorus,vitamin D levels,or parathyroid hormone values.RESULTS A total of 150 patients,aged 12 years to 60 years,were studied,with 50 in each group(1,2,and 3).60%were men,this gender imbalance may affect the study’s findings,as women have different bone metabolism dynamics influenced by hormonal variations,including menopause.The results may not fully capture the distinct effects of AEDs on female patients.A greater equal distribution of women should be the goal of future studies in order to offer a complete comprehension of the metabolic alterations brought on by AEDs.86 patients had generalized epilepsy,64 partial.42%of patients had AEDs for>5 years.Polytherapy reduced calcium and vitamin D levels compared to mono and dual therapy.Polytherapy elevated alkaline phosphatase and phosphorus levels.CONCLUSION ARM revealed the possible effects of variables like age,gender,and polytherapy on parathyroid hormone levels in individuals taking antiepileptic medication.
文摘Background:Food allergies and eczema are often linked to food restrictions and limited diet quality.Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been found to be a safe and effective therapy for food allergies and eczema.This study aims to explore the relationship between TCM therapy duration and diet quality among children and adolescents with food allergies and/or eczema.Methods:A retrospective chart review was conducted as a practice-based exploratory study of 53 children and adolescents who used TCM to manage food allergies and/or eczema.TCM use,food tolerance,and diet quality were assessed through practice-based questionnaires,food records,and dietary diversity scores(DDS).Spearman correlation,Mann-Whitney U,and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were used for statistical analyses.
文摘Over the next 20 years,China's urban rail transit(hereinafter referred to as'urban rail')will face large-scalerenovation of existing line facilities and equipment,with more than 1000 km of renovated lines to be added eachyear.In 2024,the China Association of Metros issued the Guiding Opinions on the Renovation of Existing UrbanRail Transit Lines in China,providing guiding opinions on norms,standards,and implementation approaches forthe renovation of existing lines in the coming period.In the practical work of renovating existing urban rail lines,it is necessary to continuously explore and refine relevant theoretical methods in line with industry developmenttrends and urban development requirements.The following are the author's recent reflections on theoreticalinnovation in this field.
文摘To advance intelligent construction,standards must come first.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has issued the List for Replicable Experience and Practices for Developing Intelligent Construction four times successively and the Technical Guidelines for Intelligent Construction(Trial).
基金funded by the Santa Casa Neuroscience Awards—Prize Melo e Castro for Spinal Cord Injury Research(MC-18-2021)(to AJS and NAS)by the Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation(WFL-PT-14/23)(to NAS)+2 种基金funded by national funds through the Foundation for Science and Technology(FCT)—projects UIDB/50026/2020,UIDP/50026/2020,and EXPL/MED-PAT/0931/2021-http://doi.org/10.54499/EXPL/MED PAT/0931/2021supported by the Norte Portugal Regional Operational Programme(NORTE 2020)under the PORTUGAL 2020 Partnership Agreement through the European Regional Development Fund(ERDF)(to SM)the support given by the Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology to SM(CEECIND/01902/2017-Doi:10.54499/CEECIND/01902/2017/CP1458/CT0024),and NAS(CEECIND/04794/2007)。
文摘The impact of spinal cord injury(SCI)on the immune system is increasingly recognized in a field traditionally focused on motor impairments.SCI can seriously affect the immune system by progressively disrupting the regulatory mechanisms that control immune responses.This dysregulation varies widely among patients and can evolve over time,ranging from systemic inflammatory responses to immunosuppression,greatly contributing to the morbidity and mortality of individuals with SCI(Bao et al.,2011;Brennan et al.,2024).
文摘In April 2013, the US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA) held its 5th annual meeting in conjunction with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2013 Annual Meeting in Washington DC. The USCACA executive committee reported activities and programs and highlighted the partnership and collaboration between USCACA and other major organizations. The key initiatives and programs of USCACA included 1) USCACA-TIGM Esophageal Cancer Program that funds translational research of esophageal cancer prevention and treatment at the Xinxiang Medical University in Henan province, China; 2) the USCACA-NFCR-AFCR Scholarship Program, which has supported 10 young outstanding Chinese cancer researchers and will award 4 fellowships at the Guangzhou International Symposium on Oncology in November this year; 3) USCACA-Hengrui Training Program for Early Phase Clinical Research, which has supported the training of a Chinese scholar at two major cancer centers in the US; and 4) USCACA has continued its partnership with the Chinese Journal of Cancer, which has reached significant international impact.
文摘Chinese researchers and physicians are being increasingly recognized for their significant contributions to advancing biomedical research, including cancer research, in China and around the world.To facilitate and strengthen collaboration among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China, the US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA) and the US National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) have established the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Exchange and Fellowship Program in basic, translational, and clinical studies.The goal of this joint scholar program is to recognize and reward research excellence by Chinese cancer researchers.Recipients are honored with the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Excellence Award for their achievements in cancer research performed while they were in the United States, as well as contributions to eradicating human cancers after their return to China.
文摘Chinese researchers and physicians are being increasingly recognized for making significant contributions that advance biomedical research,including cancer research,in both China and the world.
文摘To facilitate and strengthen collaborations among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China,the US Chinese AntiCancer Association(USCACA)and the National Foundation for Cancer Research(NFCR)have established the Scholar Excellence Award for the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Exchange and Fellowship Program in Basic,Translational,and Clinical Studies.Since 2010,10 young Chinese researchers and physicians have received the award for their outstanding achievements in cancer research accomplished while in the
基金This work was supported by Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.5202016)Fundamental research funds for the central universities(Grant No.2019YC18).
文摘Male muskrats(Ondatra zibethicus L.)secrete musk from their scent glands during musk secretion season.Musk plays an important role as a communication pheromone during the breeding season.In this study,gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS)was used to analyze the main components of musk.The GC–MS results after methyl esterification showed that 71.55%of the musk is composed of fatty acids.The other components of muskrat musk include cholesterol(9.31%)and other organics.Transcriptome comparison between musk secretion and non-secretion seasons showed significant changes in the scent glands for 53 genes involved in fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis and metabolism regulatory pathways,which include fatty acid biosynthesis,elongation,and metabolism;steroid biosynthesis;steroid hormone biosynthesis pathways.A reverse transcription–polymerase chain reaction analysis confirmed these detected changes.Overall,our results indicated that lipid synthesis and metabolism play important roles in musk compound synthesis by providing energy for musk production,and the produced musk provides a mechanism for male muskrats to communicate with females during the breeding season.
文摘The 6th Annual Meeting of the United States Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(USCACA) was held in conjunction with the 50 th Annual Meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO) on May 30, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois, the United States of America. With a focus on personalized medicine, the conference featured novel approaches to investigate genomic aberrations in cancer cells and innovative clinical trial designs to expedite cancer drug development in biomarker-defined patient populations. A panel discussion further provided in-depth advice on advancing development of personalized cancer medicines in China. The conference also summarized USCACA key initiatives and accomplishments, including two awards designated to recognize young investigators from China for their achievements and to support their training in the United States. As an effort to promote international collaboration, USCACA will team up with Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO) to host a joint session on "Breakthrough Cancer Medicines" at the upcoming CSCO Annual Meeting on September 20 th, 2014 in Xiamen, China.
文摘Cancer has become the first leading cause of death in the world, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Facing the increasing trend of cancer incidence and mortality, China issued and implemented ＂three-early（early prevention, early diagnosis and early treatment）＂ national cancer prevention plan. As the main body and dependence of social governance, non-governmental organizations（NGOs） take over the role of government in the field of cancer prevention and treatment. American Cancer Society（ACS） made a research on cancer NGOs and civil society in cancer control and found that cancer NGOs in developing countries mobilize civil society to work together and advocate governments in their countries to develop policies to address the growing cancer burden. Union for International Cancer Control（UICC）, Cancer Council Australia（CCA）, and Malaysian cancer NGOs are the representatives of cancer NGOs in promoting cancer control. Selecting Chinese Anti-Cancer Association（CACA） as an example in China, this article is to investigate how NGOs undertake systematic cancer prevention work in China. By conducting real case study, we found that, as a NGO, CACA plays a significant role in intensifying the leading role of government in cancer control, optimizing cancer outcomes, decreasing cancer incidence and mortality rates and improving public health.
文摘The US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(USCACA)teamed up with Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology(CSCO)to host a joint session at the17th CSCO Annual Meeting on September 20th,2014in Xiamen,China.With a focus on breakthrough cancer medicines,the session featured innovative approaches to evaluate breakthrough agents and established a platform to interactively share successful experiences from case studies of 6 novel agents from both the United States and China.The goal of the session is to inspire scientific and practical considerations for clinical trial design and strategy to expedite cancer drug development in China.A panel discussion further provided in-depth advice on advancing both early and full development of novel cancer medicines in China.
文摘To facilitate and strengthen collaborations among cancer researchers and physicians in the United States and China,the US Chinese AntiCancer Association(USCACA)and the National Foundation for Cancer Research(NFCR)have established the Scholar Excellence Award for the USCACA-NFCR Scholar Exchange and Fellowship Program in Basic,Translational,and Clinical Studies.From 2010 to 2013,14 young
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant numbers 41204111,41574146,41774162,and 41704155)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant numbers 2017M622504 and2019T120679)supported through the Russian Education Ministry(project number3.1844.2017)
文摘An extraordinary(X-mode)electromagnetic wave,injected into the ionosphere by the ground-based heating facility at Tromsφ,Norway,was utilized to modify the ionosphere on November 6,2017.The high-power high-frequency transmitter facility located at Tromsφ belongs to the European Incoherent Scatter Scientific Association.In the experiment,stimulated electromagnetic emission(SEE)spectra were observed.A narrow continuum occurred under cold-start conditions and showed an overshoot effect lasting several seconds.Cascading peaks occurred on both sides of the heating frequency only in the preconditioned ionosphere and also showed an overshoot effect.These SEE features are probably related to the ponderomotive process in the X-mode heating experiment and are helpful for understanding the physical mechanism that generated them during the X-mode heating experiment.The features observed in the X-mode heating experiments are novel and require further investigation.
基金Supported by Philip Morris Products SA and coordinated by Linkt Health Ltd.
文摘BACKGROUNDSmoking has detrimental effects on Crohn’s disease (CD) activity while data onulcerative colitis (UC) are conflicting. Little is known about the use and impact ofalternative smoking products in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).AIMTo understand the patients’ perceptions of the impact of smoking on their IBDand to assess differences between CD and UC patients.METHODSThe questionnaire was developed by Philip Morris Products SA in cooperationwith European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Associations. Thefinal survey questionnaire consisted of 41 questions divided in 8 categories: (1)Subject screener;(2) Smoking history;(3) Background information;(4) IBD diseasebackground;(5) Current disease status;(6) Current therapeutics and medications;and (7) Current nicotine/cigarettes use and awareness of the impacts of smokingon IBD. The questionnaire was submitted online from 4th November 2019 to 11th March 2020 through the European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative ColitisAssociations website to IBD patients who were current smokers or had a historyof smoking.RESULTSIn total 1050 IBD patients speaking nine languages participated to the survey.Among them, 807 (76.9%) patients declared to have ever smoked or consumed analternative smoking product, with a higher proportion of current cigarettesmokers among CD patients (CD: 63.1% vs UC: 54.1%, P = 0.012). About twothirdsof the participants declared to have ever stopped cigarette smoking andrestarted (67.0%), with a significantly higher proportion among UC patientscompared to CD patients (73.1% vs 62.0%, P = 0.001). We also found significantdifferences between CD and UC patients in the awareness of the healthconsequences of smoking in their disease and in the perceived impact of smokingon disease activity, for both cigarettes and alternative smoking products.CONCLUSIONThis survey found significant differences between CD and UC patients in bothawareness and perception of the impact of smoking on their disease. Furtherefforts should be done to encourage smoking cessation for all IBD patients,including UC patients.
文摘Aims: Although the copper intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) is an effective contraceptive device, cases of pregnancy under the Cu-IUD have been reported. We here report 10 women who got pregnant under this condition, with special reference to etiologies and pregnancy outcomes. Methodology: We analyzed all women who got pregnant under Cu-IUD at ATBEF Main Clinic from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2020. Results: We retrieved 10 patients. The durations of Cu-IUD use were 3 months to 6 years. The etiologies were poor insertion;migration and spontaneous expulsion. The occurrence of pregnancy was poorly accepted by the women: 20% of women considered it was due to the providers’ incompetence. Of the 10 pregnancies, 5 women had given vaginal birth spontaneously;2 induced abortions, 2 spontaneous abortions and 1 ectopic pregnancy. The contraceptive method adopted after pregnancy was jadelle implants in 8 cases and spousal vasectomy in 2 cases. Conclusion: The prevention of IUD pregnancies may require adequate insertion time, insertion technique and follow-up.
