1.Cost-effectiveness analysis of cefiderocol for the treatment of confirmed or suspected carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria serious infections
Yuan GONG ; Shuo KANG ; Yibing HOU ; Xiaohui WANG ; Ying NIE ; Jing WANG ; Zhenhua PAN
China Pharmacy 2026;37(2):192-197
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of cefiderocol versus best available therapy (BAT) or standard-of- care (SOC) for the treatment of confirmed or suspected carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial (CRGNB) serious infections from the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system, and to explore its reasonable pricing. METHODS A decision tree model was constructed based on data from two phase Ⅲ clinical trials (CREDIBLE-CR and GAME CHANGER) to simulate the cost- effectiveness of cefiderocol in two scenarios: salvage therapy for confirmed CRGNB infection (scenario 1) and empirical therapy for suspected CRGNB infection (scenario 2). The primary outcome measure was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER). The willingness-to-pay (WTP) was set at 1 to 3 times China’s per capita GDP in 2024. To verify the robustness of the results, one- way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were conducted, and based on these, a reasonable price range for cefiderocol in the Chinese market was explored. RESULTS The results for scenario 1 showed that the clinical cure rate in the cefiderocol group was higher than that in the BAT group (47.50% vs. 34.21%), but its ICER was 415 065.03 yuan per cured case, exceeding three times China’s GDP per capita. Scenario 2 revealed that the ICER for cefiderocol relative to SOC was as high as 1 362 446.16 yuan per cured case, far exceeding the WTP. Sensitivity analysis indicated that the treatment duration and price of cefiderocol were key factors affecting its cost-effectiveness. In the two scenarios described above, the unit price of cefiderocol must fall below 683.47 and 242.00 yuan/g, respectively, to be considered cost-effective. CONCLUSIONS Based on the current market price, cefiderocol lacks sufficient cost-effectiveness for treating confirmed or suspected CRGNB serious infections within China’s healthcare system. To improve its accessibility, price negotiations or a tiered medical insurance payment strategy are required.
2.Echocardiographic features of critically ill patients with concurrent infections and their predictive value for 28-day mortality and cardiac injury
Peng GUO ; Yushan ZHOU ; Yibing WANG ; Zhihua ZHANG ; Jie SHEN ; Weichun MO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2026;33(3):414-423
Objective To explore the echocardiographic features of critically ill patients with infection, and to evaluate the predictive value of echocardiographic parameters for 28-day mortality and myocardial injury. Methods Using a single-center prospective cohort design, 120 critically ill patients with infection admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, Jinshan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2024 to January 2025 were enrolled consecutively. According to the severity of infection, patients were divided into the sepsis group (n=75) and the non-sepsis group (n=45). Cox proportional hazards models and modified Poisson regression were used to analyze risk factors of 28-day all-cause mortality and myocardial injury. Kaplan-Meier survival curve and log-rank test were used to assess prognosis differences among patients with different ultrasound parameters. ROC curve and area under the curve (AUC) were applied to evaluate the predictive performance of ultrasound parameters, and restricted cubic spline (RCS) model was used to explore nonlinear relationships. Results The E/e′ ratio was significantly higher in the sepsis group than in the non-sepsis group (P<0.001), while left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and left ventricular fractional shortening (LVFS) were lower in the sepsis group (P<0.05). The Cox proportional hazards model found no association between ultrasound parameters and 28-day all-cause mortality. Modified Poisson regression showed that, after adjusting for confounding factors, elevated E/e′ was an independent risk factor of myocardial injury (RR=1.12, 95% CI 1.07–1.17, P<0.001). Survival analysis demonstrated that patients with E/e′ >10.9 had lower 28-day survival rates (P=0.02), and the AUC for E/e′ predicting myocardial injury was 0.835. RCS analysis suggested a nonlinear relationship between E/e′ and myocardial injury risk (P<0.001). Conclusions E/e′, LVEF, and LVFS have no significant predictive value for 28-day mortality risk in critically ill patients with infections. Elevated E/e′ is an independent risk factor of myocardial injury in such patients, with a nonlinear relationship.
3.Clinical characteristics and genetic etiology of fetal Dandy-Walker spectrum anomalies: a retrospective cohort study of 28 cases
Qingbing WANG ; Saisai YANG ; Jun CAO ; Jing HU ; Yuzhao ZHANG ; Shumin REN ; Qinghua WU ; Yibing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(9):770-774
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and genetic etiology of fetal Dandy-Walker spectrum (DWS) anomalies.Methods:This retrospective cohort study analyzed 28 fetuses with ultrasonographically confirmed DWS (ten classic Dandy-Walker malformations and 18 Dandy-Walker variants) at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University from January 2019 to June 2024. All cases underwent systematic ultrasonographic evaluation. Genetic analyses included chromosomal karyotyping alone ( n=4) or combined with copy number variation sequencing (CNV-seq) ( n=10). Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests (or Fisher's exact test) with Bonferroni correction were applied. Results:(1) Among 28 fetuses, seven (25.0%) had isolated DWS and 21 (75.0%) non-isolated DWS. Central nervous system anomalies were most common (53.6%, 15/28). (2) Karyotyping identified abnormalities in four cases (4/14), including two triploidies, one case of mosaicism for a derivative chromosome der(1;10), and one 17p deletion. CNV-seq detected anomalies in six cases (25.0%, 6/24), four of which were missed by karyotyping: 3q23 deletion (encompassing ZIC1/ ZIC4), 13q11 duplication, and other critical variants. (3) Combined testing yielded a higher detection rate (28.6%, 8/28) than karyotyping alone (4/14, χ2=4.62, P=0.032) or CNV-seq alone (25.0%, 6/24, χ2=4.83, P=0.028) ( P=0.048 and 0.044 after Bonferroni correction). Conclusions:DWS demonstrates significant genetic heterogeneity, primarily involving chromosomal numerical anomalies (e.g., triploidy) and copy number variations (e.g., 3q23 deletion). Combined karyotyping and CNV-seq improves detection rates of genetic abnormalities.
4.Research progress on the mechanism of podocyte senescence in diabetic kidney disease
Yanren WANG ; Qingmiao LU ; Yibing LU
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(2):156-160
Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is one of the most prevalent complications of diabetes mellitus,with progressive proteinuriaas the main clinical manifestation.Podocytes,a key structural component of the renal filtration barrier,age faster in diabetic state.Theirand morphologies gradually change,mainly in the form of multinucleation,widening of the peduncle,podocyte detachment and increased secretion of senescence-related secretory phenotypes.Various essential signaling pathways in senescent podocytes are altered in the high glucose environment,which results in mitochondrial dysfunction,increased oxidative stress and increased secretion of inflammatory factors.The removal of senescent podocyte,targeting and modulating senescence-related signaling pathways and blocking the secretionofsenescence associated secretory phenotypes may slow down the progression of DKD due to podocyte senescence.This article reviews the research progress on the mechanism of podocyte aging in DKD.
5.Association between dietary choline intake trajectories and cognitive function in middle-aged and older population
Yibing LIU ; Wenwen DU ; Qiuye CAO ; Huijun WANG ; Chang SU ; Yuna HE ; Jingang JI ; Jing LI ; Xiaofang JIA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2025;46(2):210-217
Objective:To identify the trajectories of dietary choline intake in middle-aged and older population, and to analyze its longitudinal association with cognitive function.Methods:Subjects aged 55 to 79 years with at least two rounds of completed population economics, lifestyle, disease history, cognitive function, dietary assessments and physical measurements in 1997-2018 and those with at least three rounds of dietary measures in 1991-2015 were selected from the China Health and Nutrition Survey. Dietary survey was conducted using three consecutive 24-hour dietary recalls combined with a weighing inventory at the household level. Cognitive assessment was performed using part of the Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status Scale. Group-based univariate trajectory modeling was used to identify trajectory of choline intake, and three-level linear mixed-effects models or three-level logistic mixed-effects models was employed to analyze the relationship between trajectory groups and cognitive function. Subgroup analyses were conducted by gender and age at baseline.Results:Four trajectories of dietary choline intake were identified in the whole population, named as low-intake-stable group (61.0%), medium-intake-stable group (23.9%), medium-intake-slowly-declined group (11.2%), and high-intake-stable group (3.9%). Three trajectories were identified for each subgroup. Low-intake-stable group accounted for more than 60% in total population as well as each subgroup, especially in women and 55-59 years group. After adjusting for covariates, global cognitive scores were 0.54 (95% CI: 0.26-0.82), 0.77 (95% CI: 0.36-1.18), and 0.85 (95% CI: 0.21-1.48) points higher in medium-intake-stable, medium-intake- slowly-declined and high-intake-stable groups in the whole population, respectively, compared with the low-intake-stable group. The likelihoods of cognitive decline were 18.4% ( OR=0.816,95% CI: 0.709-0.939), 17.6% ( OR=0.824, 95% CI: 0.680-0.998), 24.4% ( OR=0.756, 95% CI: 0.589-0.970) and 22.4% ( OR=0.776,95% CI: 0.623-0.968) lower in medium-intake-stable group of dietary choline in the whole population, medium-intake-stable group in males, medium-intake-slightly-increased group in females and medium-intake-slowly-increased group in 55-59 years at baseline than in low-intake-stable group, respectively. Conclusions:Dietary choline intake is generally lower in the Chinese population aged 55-79 years. Long-term lower choline intake has a negative impact on cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults and may increase the risk of cognitive decline. The increment in the consumption of choline-enriched foods should be recommended.
6.Sugemalimab as first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer:a rapid health technology assessment
Yibing HOU ; Shuo KANG ; Yuan GONG ; Xiaohui WANG ; Ying NIE ; Huanlong LIU
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(7):806-814
Objective To evaluate the efficacy,safety and economy of sugemalimab in the first-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC)by rapid health technology assessment.Methods PubMed,Cochrane Library,Embase,CNKI,WanFang Data,VIP and official websites of health technology assessment(HTA)institutions were systematically searched to collect HTA reports,systematic reviews/Meta-analysis and pharmacoeconomic studies of sugemalimab in first-line treatment of NSCLC from inception to October 31,2024.Two reviewers independently screened the literature,extracted information and performed quality assessment of the included studies,and then performed descriptive analysis on the results.Results A total of 15 articles were selected,including 4 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis and 11 pharmacoeconomic studies.In terms of effectiveness,compared with chemotherapy alone,sugemalimab combined with chemotherapy significantly improved progression-free survival(PFS),overall survival(OS),and objective response rate(ORR)in patients with NSCLC.In terms of safety,compared with chemotherapy alone,sugemalimab combined chemotherapy had higher incidence of overall adverse events,but it had a better safety profile compared to other immune combination therapies.In terms of economy,most studies suggested that compared with chemotherapy alone,sugemalimab combined with chemotherapy was not cost-effective,which may be related to the high price of sugemalimab.However,a few studies indicated that sugemalimab combined with chemotherapy could be cost-effective in specific scenarios.Conclusion Sugemalimab has good efficacy in the first-line treatment of NSCLC,but its safety and economy need to be further studied.
7.Establishment and Evaluation of Psoriasis Rat Model with Blood-Heat Syndrome and Blood-Stasis Syndrome
Yibing YANG ; Yuanyuan QIAO ; Canzhe LI ; Dongmei WANG ; Jiangyong GU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(8):2360-2372
Objective To establish and compare rat models of psoriasis with blood-heat syndrome and blood-stasis syndrome.Methods The blood-heat syndrome model was induced by compound heat potion decoction and imiquimod.The blood-stasis syndrome model was induced by fatigue,hunger,cold dampness,panic and imiquimod.The groups were evaluated for TCM syndromes,psoriasis lesions,pathological tissue,spleen index,hemorheology and key gene expression levels.Results The blood-heat syndrome model group showed significant differences from the control group in syndrome manifestations,PASI score,Baker score,spleen index and plasma viscosity(P<0.05).The blood-stasis model group showed significant differences from the control group in syndrome manifestations,body weight,PASI score,Baker score,spleen index,whole blood viscosity(60s-1),whole blood viscosity(10s-1)and plasma viscosity(P<0.05).The key gene expression levels were different among all syndrome groups.Conclusion The animal models had the typical features of psoriasis and matched the signs of blood-heat syndrome and blood-stasis syndrome of TCM.The models can provide a basis for explaining the scientific meaning of TCM syndrome differentiation in treating psoriasis.
8.Research progress on the mechanism of podocyte senescence in diabetic kidney disease
Yanren WANG ; Qingmiao LU ; Yibing LU
Chinese Journal of Diabetes 2025;33(2):156-160
Diabetic kidney disease(DKD)is one of the most prevalent complications of diabetes mellitus,with progressive proteinuriaas the main clinical manifestation.Podocytes,a key structural component of the renal filtration barrier,age faster in diabetic state.Theirand morphologies gradually change,mainly in the form of multinucleation,widening of the peduncle,podocyte detachment and increased secretion of senescence-related secretory phenotypes.Various essential signaling pathways in senescent podocytes are altered in the high glucose environment,which results in mitochondrial dysfunction,increased oxidative stress and increased secretion of inflammatory factors.The removal of senescent podocyte,targeting and modulating senescence-related signaling pathways and blocking the secretionofsenescence associated secretory phenotypes may slow down the progression of DKD due to podocyte senescence.This article reviews the research progress on the mechanism of podocyte aging in DKD.
9.Toripalimab for the treatment of advanced esophageal cancer:a rapid health technology assessment
Shou YANG ; Ying NIE ; Yuan GONG ; Shuo KANG ; Yibing HOU ; Xiaohui WANG ; Zhenhua PAN
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(11):1302-1310
Objective To evaluate the efficacy,safety,and economic efficiency of toripalimab therapy for advanced esophageal cancer by rapid health technology assessment(rHTA),so as to provide clinical reference for drug use.Methods PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CNKI,WanFang Data,VIP databases and official websites of health technology assessment institutions were electronically searched to collect high-quality clinical evidence and economic evaluation literature of toripalimab therapy for advanced esophageal cancer from inception to September 30,2025.Two reviewers independently identified studies,extracted data,assessed the quality of included studies,then the results were summarised and analysed using qualitative descriptive methods.Results A total of 18 articles were included,including 9 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis and 9 economic studies.In terms of efficacy,compared with the simple chemotherapy regimen,the combination chemotherapy regimen of toripalimab could significantly prolong the overall survival(OS)and progression free survival(PFS)of patients with advanced esophageal cancer,while improving the objective response rate(ORR)of patients.In terms of safety,there was no significant difference in the incidence of serious adverse events and overall adverse events between combination chemotherapy with toripalimab and chemotherapy alone.Moreover,compared with other immunotherapy combination therapies,the incidence of adverse events in combination chemotherapy with toripalimab was lower.In terms of economy,the combination of toripalimab and chemotherapy not only improves the clinical symptoms of advanced esophageal cancer patients,but also offers economic advantages.Conclusion Toripalimab is effective,safe and economical in the treatment of advanced esophageal cancer.
10.Clinical features and prognosis of seven cases with juvenile dermatomyositis associated interstitial lung disease
Xuan ZHANG ; Tao XU ; Chengcheng LIN ; Xiangrong LIU ; Yibing WANG ; Guangmei CUI ; Lili SUN ; Qing SUN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(8):601-605
Objective:To analyze the clinical features,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of children with juvenile dermatomyositis(JDM) complicated with interstitial lung disease(ILD).Methods:The clinical manifestations,laboratory examination,treatment and prognosis of 7 children with JDM-ILD who were hospitalized in the Department of Nephrology and Immunology,Women and Children's Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University from December 2019 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:Among the 7 cases,4 were male and 3 were female.The age of onset was 1.8-10.0 years(mean age 5.6 years),the occurrence time of pulmonary involvement was 0.6-4.0 months(mean time 2.0 months),and the follow-up time was 1.8-4.0 years.All the 7 cases had typical rash and different degrees of myasthenia.Four cases were accompanied by skin mucosal ulceration and 4 cases had fever during the course of the disease.Of the 7 cases,2 were accompanied by macrophage activation syndrome,and 1 of them had nervous system involvement,including convulsion and coma.All the children had increased creatase of varying degrees,and only 1 case had increased creatine kinase.Five cases had positive anti- melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5(MDA5)antibody and 4 cases had positive anti- Ro-52 antibody.Interleukin-6 was increased in 5 cases,interferon-γ was increased in 3 cases,and tumor necrosis factor-α was increased in 2 cases.Electromyography showed myogenic injury,MRI showed different degrees of myositis.Chest high-resolution CT showed ground glass shadow,rope shadow,consolidation shadow,pleural thickening,mesh shadow,etc.Four cases had limited lung function or mixed ventilation function restriction.All 7 cases received methylprednisolone pulse treatment combined with immunosuppressant treatment,and 5 cases received immunoglobulin treatment.Pulmonary lesions improved in 5 cases and partially improved in 1 case.One case died due to macrophage activation and multiple organ failure.Conclusion:The respiratory symptoms of JDM-ILD are obscure,and the incidence of ILD is high in children with anti-MDA5 antibody positive.High-resolution CT contributes to early diagnosis.Reasonable early application of glucocorticoid and immunosuppressants could improve the survival rate and quality of life.

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