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  1. Article ; Online: Revisiting the association between grandparenting and mental health in China: New evidence from the harmonized CHARLS.

    Wang, Youhua / Xiao, Chunhong / Wu, Di / Li, Yue

    International journal of geriatric psychiatry

    2024  Volume 39, Issue 4, Page(s) e6083

    Abstract: Background: In the context of the global aging challenge, an increasing number of middle-aged and older adults (MAOAs) are engaging in grandparenting. However, the effect of grandparenting on the mental health of caregivers has shown inconsistent ... ...

    Abstract Background: In the context of the global aging challenge, an increasing number of middle-aged and older adults (MAOAs) are engaging in grandparenting. However, the effect of grandparenting on the mental health of caregivers has shown inconsistent findings. To effectively promote healthy aging, it is imperative to adopt a comprehensive perspective and employ a rigorous approach to further investigate the relationship between these two social phenomena.
    Methods: The data from the Harmonized China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study were analyzed, focusing on MAOAs with at least one grandchild. Mental health assessments used the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale scale. The study employed a series of difference-in-differences (DID) models, especially complemented by propensity score matching, to evaluate the average treatment effect for the treated (ATT) on mental health of caregivers, considering covariates like personal and family characteristics. The intervention perspective includes both the provision and cessation of grandparenting.
    Results: The study found that providing grandchildren care does not have a significant effect on the mental health of grandparents, in comparison to those who have never engaged in such care (ATT = -0.172, T = 0.65, p = 0.517 in the PSM-DID model). Furthermore, ceasing this care also appears to have no substantial effect on the mental health of the caregivers, relative to individuals who have consistently offered grandchildren care (ATT = 0.060, T = 0.26, p = 0.795 in the PSM-DID model). Furthermore, subsequent robustness analyses consistently supported these findings, even when considering data from different survey waves.
    Conclusions: In contrast to many prior studies that have reported either positive or negative effects, our research reveals that grandparenting exerts no significant effect on the mental health of MAOAs. Consequently, health practitioners and policymakers should carefully consider the diverse cultural context when tailoring interventions and support strategies.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Child ; Grandparents/psychology ; Mental Health ; Longitudinal Studies ; Child Care/psychology ; China/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 806736-3
    ISSN 1099-1166 ; 0885-6230
    ISSN (online) 1099-1166
    ISSN 0885-6230
    DOI 10.1002/gps.6083
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  2. Article ; Online: Enhancing Older Household Consumption: The Impact of Long-term Care Insurance in China.

    Wang, Youhua / Zheng, Yushuang / Li, Yue

    The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences

    2024  

    Abstract: Objectives: Household consumption significantly impacts the quality of life and successful aging of older adults. However, prior research has often overlooked the connection between household consumption and long-term care insurance (LTCI). This study ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Household consumption significantly impacts the quality of life and successful aging of older adults. However, prior research has often overlooked the connection between household consumption and long-term care insurance (LTCI). This study aims to investigate the influence of LTCI on consumption patterns within older Chinese households.
    Methods: We used harmonized data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and merged it with data from cities that implemented LTCI in China. We analyzed a total of 6,494 households consisting of individuals who were 60 years of age or older. To ensure accurate and stable research findings, we employed a series of difference-in-differences (DID) models.
    Results: We found that LTCI has a significant impact on consumption levels, including total and per capita consumption within older households. Furthermore, our research demonstrates that LTCI significantly enhances enjoyable consumption across the consumption types. Through a heterogeneous analysis, it is shown that LTCI has a unique effect on both the total and enjoyable consumption of urban older households, and also promotes comprehensive consumption improvements in older rural and disabled households.
    Discussion: These findings highlight the crucial role of LTCI in improving the financial security and well-being of older households. They also have considerable policy implications for dealing with the challenges of an aging population.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1223664-0
    ISSN 1758-5368 ; 1079-5014
    ISSN (online) 1758-5368
    ISSN 1079-5014
    DOI 10.1093/geronb/gbae039
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  3. Article: The impact of grandparenting on mental health among rural middle-aged and older adults in China: exploring the role of children's support.

    Wang, You-Hua / Hu, Xiao-Liang / Li, Yue

    Frontiers in psychiatry

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 1365271

    Abstract: Objectives: In the rural regions of China, characterized by a pronounced aging demographic and limited resources, a substantial proportion of middle-aged and older adults engage in grandparenting roles. Yet, the literature lacks consistent evidence ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: In the rural regions of China, characterized by a pronounced aging demographic and limited resources, a substantial proportion of middle-aged and older adults engage in grandparenting roles. Yet, the literature lacks consistent evidence regarding the effects of grandparenting on the mental health of this cohort. Accordingly, this study aimed to explore the impact of grandparenting on the mental health of rural middle-aged and older adults, as well as the underlying mechanisms.
    Methods: This analysis encompassed 10,881 middle-aged and older adults, utilizing data from the 2018 Harmonized China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). The mental health of participants was assessed using the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression-10 (CESD-10) scale, while support from children was categorized into financial and emotional types. The study employed logistic and OLS regression models to identify the mediating role of child support and utilized the Karlson-Holm-Breen (KHB) method for decomposing this mediating effect.
    Results: The findings demonstrated that grandparenting had a significant negative impact on depression among rural middle-aged and older adults. Furthermore, children's support played a vital role in mediating this relationship, accounting for approximately one-third of the overall influence. Moreover, the decomposition analysis revealed that both emotional and economic support from adult children equally contributed to the declination of depression among rural middle-aged and older adults.
    Conclusion: Grandparenting significantly enhances mental well-being in rural middle-aged and older adults, with the support from adult children serving as a vital pathway for this positive impact. Both economic and emotional assistance from children hold equal importance in this dynamic. It underscores the necessity of fortifying the family support system to amplify the support provided by children, which in turn could significantly enhance the mental health of rural middle-aged and older adults.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-27
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2564218-2
    ISSN 1664-0640
    ISSN 1664-0640
    DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1365271
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  4. Article: Filial piety and older adult caregiving among Chinese and Chinese-American families in the United States: a concept analysis.

    Xiao, Chunhong / Patrician, Patricia A / Montgomery, Aoyjai P / Wang, Youhua / Jablonski, Rita / Markaki, Adelais

    BMC nursing

    2024  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 115

    Abstract: Background: The culturally sensitive nursing practice has not embedded filial piety as a cultural value and stance pertaining to caregiving among aging Chinese and Chinese-American (CCA) families in the United States, yet it is critical for healthy ... ...

    Abstract Background: The culturally sensitive nursing practice has not embedded filial piety as a cultural value and stance pertaining to caregiving among aging Chinese and Chinese-American (CCA) families in the United States, yet it is critical for healthy aging among CCAs.
    Purpose: To understand filial piety when caring for aging CCAs and conceptualize an operational definition and framework.
    Methods: A systematic search was conducted in CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO databases. Analysis of the concept of filial piety among CCAs used Walker and Avant's methods. Twenty-six studies were selected in the final full-text analysis.
    Findings: Synthesis of evidence identified four antecedents: (a) filial obligation as a 'cultural gene', (b) sense of altruism, (c) familial solidarity, and (d) societal expectation of 'birth right'. Attributes included familial material and emotional support, obedience, pious reverence, and societal norms. Consequences were related to caregiver burden, psychological and physical well-being, quality of life, and health equity.
    Conclusion: Filial piety is an intrinsic desire to support aging parents and an extrinsic desire to adhere to Chinese societal moral tenets. The proposed operational framework "Caregiving for aging CCAs in the United States" merits further study.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2091496-9
    ISSN 1472-6955
    ISSN 1472-6955
    DOI 10.1186/s12912-024-01789-0
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  5. Article ; Online: Commercial genetically modified corn and soybean are poised following pilot planting in China.

    Sun, Mei / Li, Suzhen / Yang, Wenzhu / Zhao, Bowen / Wang, Youhua / Liu, Xiaoqing

    Molecular plant

    2024  Volume 17, Issue 4, Page(s) 519–521

    MeSH term(s) Glycine max/genetics ; Zea mays/genetics ; Agriculture ; China ; Plants, Genetically Modified/genetics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2393618-6
    ISSN 1752-9867 ; 1674-2052
    ISSN (online) 1752-9867
    ISSN 1674-2052
    DOI 10.1016/j.molp.2024.03.005
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  6. Article ; Online: Evaluation of the serum tRNA-derived fragment tRF-5022B as a potential biomarker for the diagnosis of osteoarthritis.

    Ni, Yingchen / Wu, Anqi / Li, Jianxin / Zhang, Weidong / Wang, Youhua

    Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 1, Page(s) 800

    Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease. It is common in middle-aged and elderly people and is one of the main causes of disability. Currently, the etiology of OA is unclear, and no specific biomarkers for the diagnosis of OA have been identified. ... ...

    Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease. It is common in middle-aged and elderly people and is one of the main causes of disability. Currently, the etiology of OA is unclear, and no specific biomarkers for the diagnosis of OA have been identified. Therefore, finding a highly sensitive biomarker is essential for a proper diagnosis.TRNA-derived fragments (tRFs) and tRNA-derived stress-induced RNAs (tiRNAs) are newly discovered classes of noncoding RNAs. tRF has been proven in several studies to have significant associations with tumor diagnosis, making it a promising biomarker in cancer research. However, the diagnostic utility of tRF in OA patients and the correlation between OA progression and trf differential expression have yet to be elaborated. The purpose of this research was to identify tRFs with differential expression in OA to assess their potential as OA biomarkers. To determine the tRF-5022B expression level in this research, real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR has been employed. Agarose gel electrophoresis, Sanger sequencing, and other investigations have been employed for evaluating tRF-5022B's molecular properties. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis has been utilized for assessing the diagnostic effectiveness of the tRF-5022B. The findings demonstrated that tRF-5022B expression was considerably lower in OA serum. The Kellgren-Lawrence grading scale was shown to correspond with serum expression levels. The ROC curve confirmed that tRF-5022B serum expression levels might differentiate OA cases from healthy individuals and RA patients. According to the aforementioned findings, tRF-5022B may be employed as a novel biomarker for OA diagnosis due to its excellent diagnostic value.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Middle Aged ; Humans ; RNA, Transfer/genetics ; RNA, Transfer/metabolism ; Biomarkers ; Osteoarthritis/diagnosis ; Osteoarthritis/genetics ; Neoplasms
    Chemical Substances RNA, Transfer (9014-25-9) ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-25
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2252548-8
    ISSN 1749-799X ; 1749-799X
    ISSN (online) 1749-799X
    ISSN 1749-799X
    DOI 10.1186/s13018-023-04273-8
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  7. Article: [Effectiveness of arthroscopic binding fixation using suture through single bone tunnel for posterior cruciate ligament tibial insertion fracture in adults].

    Zhu, Botao / Dong, Peilong / Tang, Xiaobo / Li, Zhiyun / Wang, Youhua

    Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery

    2023  Volume 37, Issue 6, Page(s) 658–662

    Abstract: Objective: To explore the effectiveness of arthroscopic binding fixation using suture through single bone tunnel for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tibial insertion fractures in adults.: Methods: Between October 2019 and October 2021, 16 patients ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To explore the effectiveness of arthroscopic binding fixation using suture through single bone tunnel for posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tibial insertion fractures in adults.
    Methods: Between October 2019 and October 2021, 16 patients with PCL tibial insertion fractures were treated with arthroscopic binding fixation using suture through single bone tunnel. There were 11 males and 5 females with an average age of 41.1 years (range, 26-58 years). The fractures were caused by traffic accident in 12 cases and sports in 4 cases. The time from injury to operation ranged from 2 to 10 days with an average of 6.0 days. The fractures were classified as Meyers-McKeever type Ⅱ in 4 cases and type Ⅲ in 9 cases, and Zaricznyi type Ⅳ in 3 cases. There were 2 cases of grade Ⅰ, 7 cases of grade Ⅱ, and 7 cases of grade Ⅲ in the posterior drawer test. There were 3 cases combined with lateral collateral ligament injury and 2 cases with meniscus injury. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, and knee range of motion were used to evaluate knee joint function. The posterior drawer test and knee stability tester (Kneelax 3) were used to evaluate knee joint stability. The X-ray films were used to evaluate fracture reduction and healing.
    Results: All incisions healed by first intention after operation. There was no incision infection, popliteal neurovascular injury, or deep venous thrombosis of lower limbs. All patients were followed up 6-12 months, with an average of 10 months. X-ray films at 6 months after operation showed the fractures obtained bone union. There were 11 cases of grade 0, 4 cases of gradeⅠ, and 1 case of grade Ⅱin posterior drawer test, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative results (
    Conclusion: For adult patients with PCL tibial insertion fractures, the arthroscopic binding fixation using suture through single bone tunnel has the advantages of minimal trauma, good fracture reduction, reliable fixation, and fewer complications. The patient's knee joint function recovers well.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries/surgery ; Arthroscopy/methods ; Knee Joint/surgery ; Posterior Cruciate Ligament/surgery ; Posterior Cruciate Ligament/injuries ; Suture Techniques ; Sutures ; Tibial Fractures/surgery ; Treatment Outcome ; Middle Aged
    Language Chinese
    Publishing date 2023-02-08
    Publishing country China
    Document type English Abstract ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1420212-8
    ISSN 1002-1892
    ISSN 1002-1892
    DOI 10.7507/1002-1892.202303026
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  8. Article ; Online: SMAD2 inhibits pyroptosis of fibroblast-like synoviocytes and secretion of inflammatory factors via the TGF-β pathway in rheumatoid arthritis.

    Mao, Xingxing / Wu, Weijie / Nan, Yunyi / Sun, Weiwei / Wang, Youhua

    Arthritis research & therapy

    2023  Volume 25, Issue 1, Page(s) 144

    Abstract: Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease. Over-activation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes is responsible for the hyperplasia of synovium and destruction of cartilage and bone and pyroptosis of FLS plays a key ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease. Over-activation of fibroblast-like synoviocytes is responsible for the hyperplasia of synovium and destruction of cartilage and bone and pyroptosis of FLS plays a key role in those pathological processes during RA. This study investigated the detailed mechanisms that SMAD2 regulates the pyroptosis of FLS and secretion of inflammatory factors in rheumatoid arthritis.
    Methods: We collected synovial tissues of RA patients and FLS-RA and cultured FLS for detection of expression of SMAD2. ASC, NLRP3, cleaved-caspase-1, and GSDMD-N were detected by Western blot after overexpression of SMAD2. Besides, flow cytometry, electron microscope, ELISA, HE staining, and Safranin O staining were performed to further demonstrate that SMAD2 can affect the pyroptosis of FLS-RA.
    Results: The expression of SMAD2 was down-regulated in synovial tissues of RA patients and FLS-RA. Overexpression of SMAD2 can inhibit the expression of ASC, NLRP3, cleaved-caspase-1, and GSDMD-N. Flow cytometry and electron microscope further demonstrated that SMAD2 attenuated pyroptosis of FLS-RA. In addition, overexpression of SMAD2 also inhibited inflammatory factors such as IL-1β, IL-18, IL-6, and IL-8 secretion and release of LDH. Besides, overexpression of SMAD2 can reverse the decrease of p-SMAD2 and TGF-TGF-β induced by nigericin. In vivo experiments on CIA rats further demonstrated that overexpression of SMAD2 by local intra-articular injection of LV-SMAD2 can effectively alleviate joint redness, swelling, and destruction of cartilage and bones.
    Conclusion: SMAD2 inhibited FLS-RA pyroptosis by down-regulating of NLRP3 inflammasomes (NLRP3, ASC, and caspase-1 complex) and eased the secretion of inflammatory factors via the TGF-β signaling pathway, thereby improving the symptom of RA. We hope that this study may provide a new research idea for RA and a potential target for the treatment of RA.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Rats ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/metabolism ; Caspases/metabolism ; Cell Proliferation ; Cells, Cultured ; Fibroblasts/metabolism ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism ; Pyroptosis ; Synovial Membrane/metabolism ; Synoviocytes ; Transforming Growth Factor beta/metabolism ; Humans ; Smad2 Protein/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Caspases (EC 3.4.22.-) ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein ; Transforming Growth Factor beta ; SMAD2 protein, human ; Smad2 Protein
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-09
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2107602-9
    ISSN 1478-6362 ; 1478-6354
    ISSN (online) 1478-6362
    ISSN 1478-6354
    DOI 10.1186/s13075-023-03136-1
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  9. Article: CRISPR-Cas technology opens a new era for the creation of novel maize germplasms.

    Wang, Youhua / Tang, Qiaoling / Pu, Li / Zhang, Haiwen / Li, Xinhai

    Frontiers in plant science

    2022  Volume 13, Page(s) 1049803

    Abstract: Maize ( ...

    Abstract Maize (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2613694-6
    ISSN 1664-462X
    ISSN 1664-462X
    DOI 10.3389/fpls.2022.1049803
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  10. Article ; Online: Correlation analysis of hypertension, traditional Chinese medicine constitution, and LPL gene polymorphism in the elderly in communities in Shanghai.

    Tao, Ying / Jiang, Li-Ming / Zhou, Chang / Lin, Yun-Xiao / Yang, Yan-Qing / Wang, You-Hua

    Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine

    2023  Volume 32, Issue 1, Page(s) 255–267

    Abstract: Background: Research on the genetic mechanisms of hypertension has been a hot topic in the cardiovascular field.: Objective: To study the correlation between senile hypertension and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution and lipoprotein ... ...

    Abstract Background: Research on the genetic mechanisms of hypertension has been a hot topic in the cardiovascular field.
    Objective: To study the correlation between senile hypertension and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution and lipoprotein lipase (LPL) gene polymorphism and to provide the theoretical basis for TCM prevention and treatment of hypertension.
    Methods: The elderly population in communities in Shanghai (hypertensive: 264 cases; non-hypertensive: 159 cases) was taken as the research object. Essential data and information on TCM constitution were collected. The LPL gene mutation was detected using the second-generation sequencing method. Statistical analysis was performed to clarify the relationship between hypertension and senile hypertension. The correlation of TCM constitution with risk factors and LPL gene polymorphisms was studied.
    Results: The primary TCM constitutions in the hypertension group were phlegm-dampness constitution (51.52%), yin-deficiency constitution (17.42%), balanced constitution (15.53%), and yin-deficiency (9.43%). Logistic regression analysis showed that the phlegm-dampness constitution (P< 0.05, OR = 2.587) and yin-deficiency constitution (P< 0.01, OR = 2.693) were the risk constitutions of hypertension in the elderly. A total of 37 LPL gene mutation loci (SNP: 22; new discovery: 15) were detected in the LPL gene, and the mutation rates of rs254, rs255, rs3208305, rs316, rs11570891, rs328, rs11570893, and rs13702 were relatively high, which were 26.24%, 26.24%, 16.08%, 14.66%, 13.24%, 12.06%, and 10.64%. In the phlegm-dampness group, the proportion of rs254 CC type, rs255 TT type, and rs13702 TT type in the hypertensive group (77.21%, 77.21%, and 93.38%) was higher than that in the non-hypertensive group (56.41%, 56.41%, and 82.05%), The difference was statistically significant (P< 0.05).
    Conclusion: The phlegm-dampness constitution and yin-deficiency constitution are the risk factors of hypertension in the elderly; in the phlegm-dampness population, rs254 CC type, rs255 TT type, and rs13702 TT type are the risk factors for elderly hypertension.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Medicine, Chinese Traditional/methods ; China/epidemiology ; Yin Deficiency ; Hypertension/genetics ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-28
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1159961-3
    ISSN 1878-7401 ; 0928-7329
    ISSN (online) 1878-7401
    ISSN 0928-7329
    DOI 10.3233/THC-220908
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