1.Exploring the construction path of the new doctor-patient relationships of “doctor-medical artificial intelligence-patient”
Ruyi ZHANG ; Yun’ao ZHOU ; Yingchun PENG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(1):103-108
The widespread application of medical artificial intelligence (AI) has brought technological breakthroughs to traditional diagnosis and treatment and has also altered the traditional doctor-patient interaction mode and formed a new doctor-patient relationship of “doctor-medical AI-patient” which faces a series of challenges. The intervention of AI may form a new “paternalistic style,” affecting the shared decision-making model. When its recommendations lack explanation, it may lead to clinical decision-making paralysis and affect the doctor-patient trust relationships. There may be confusion between the roles and responsibilities of AI and doctors in the process of medical practice, affecting the establishment of an emotionally responsible doctor-patient relationship. Through an in-depth analysis of the impact and causes of medical AI on the doctor-patient relationships, this paper proposed that a collaborative mechanism should be established between AI and professional doctors to complement each other, clarifying the auxiliary status of AI, reinforcing the dominant role of doctors, enhancing the regulatory mechanism, and dynamically improved the doctor-patient relationships to promote the healthy and orderly development of smart healthcare.
2.Blood management strategy for massive transfusion patients in frigid plateau region
Haiying WANG ; Jinjin ZHANG ; Lili CHEN ; Xiaoli SUN ; Cui WEI ; Yongli HUANG ; Yingchun ZHU ; Chong CHEN ; Yanchao XING
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):268-273
[Objective] To explore the strategy of blood management in patients with massive transfusion in the frigid plateau region. [Methods] The treatment process of a patient with liver rupture in the frigid plateau region was analyzed, and the blood management strategy of the frigid plateau region was discussed in combination with the difficulties of blood transfusion and literature review. [Results] The preoperative complete blood count (CBC) test results of the patient were as follows: RBC 3.14×1012/L, Hb 106 g/L, HCT 30.40%, PLT 115.00×109/L; coagulation function: PT 18.9 s, FiB 1.31 g/L, DD > 6 μg/mL, FDP 25.86 μg/mL; ultrasound examination and imaging manifestations suggested liver contusion and laceration / intraparenchymal hematoma, splenic contusion and laceration, and massive blood accumulation in the abdominal cavity; it was estimated that the patient's blood loss was ≥ 2 000 mL, and massive blood transfusion was required during the operation; red blood cell components were timely transfused during the operation, and the blood component transfusion was guided according to the patient's CBC and coagulation function test results, providing strong support and guarantee for the successful treatment of the patient. The patient recovered well after the operation, and the CBC test results were as follows: RBC 4.32×1012/L, Hb 144 g/L, HCT 39.50%, PLT 329.00×109/L; coagulation function: APTT 29.3 s, PT 12.1 s, FiB 2.728 g/L, DD>6 μg/mL, FDP 25.86 μg/mL. The patient was discharged after 20 days, and regular follow-up reexamination showed no abnormal results. [Conclusion] Individualized blood management strategy should comprehensively consider the patient’s clinical symptoms, the degree of hemoglobin decline, dynamic coagulation test results and existing treatment conditions. Efficient and reasonable patient blood management strategies can effectively improve the clinical outcomes of massive transfusion patients in the frigid plateau region.
3.Study on mechanism of the effective substance groups from Artemisia ordosica in ameliorating rheumatoid arthritis
HUGEJILE ; Qinghu WANG ; Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Xiurong KANG ; Yingchun BAI ; LIHURICHA ; Mingxia GAO
China Pharmacy 2025;36(13):1604-1609
OBJECTIVE To investigate the ameliorating effect and mechanism of the effective substance groups from Artemisia ordosica(Abbreviated as HSH) on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) based on cluster of differentiation 4/lymphocyte cell-specific protein- tyrosine kinase/zeta-chain-associated protein kinase of 70 kDa/interleukin-17(CD4/LCK/ZAP70/IL-17) signaling pathway. METHODS The rats were divided into normal group, model group, HSH low-dose, medium-dose and high-dose groups (2.7, 10.8, 21.6 mg/kg) and positive control group (Tripterygium glycosides tablet, 6.3 mg/kg), with 10 rats in each group. Except for normal group, RA rat model was induced by complete Freund’s adjuvant in other groups. After modeling, each group was given relevant medicine or normal saline intragastrically, once a day, for 28 consecutive days. The changes in ankle joint swelling and arthritis index in rats were determined; the pathological changes of ankle joint tissue were observed; the levels of inflammatory factors [IL-1β, IL-21, IL-17A, IL-2, interferon-γ (IFN-γ) and IL-6] in serum and joint fluid of rats were determined; the levels of Th1, Th17 and Treg cells in the whole blood and spleen of rats were detected; protein and mRNA expressions of LCK, proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Fyn (Fyn), ZAP70, CD45, RAR-related orphan receptor γt (RORγt), and forkhead box protein 3 (Foxp3) in ankle synovial tissue were determined. RESULTS Compared with normal group, the changes in ankle joint swelling, arthritis index, the levels of IL-1β, IL-21, IL-17A, IL-2, IFN-γ and IL-6 in serum and joint fluid, the levels of Th1, Th17 cells and Th17/Treg value in whole blood and spleen, and the protein and mRNA expression levels of LCK, Fyn, ZAP70, CD45, and RORγt in ankle joint synovium were all significantly increased/elevated (P<0.05). The level of Treg cells in the spleen, as well as the protein and mRNA expression levels of Foxp3 in the ankle joint synovium were significantly decreased (P<0.05). Compared with model group, most of the above-mentioned indicators were significantly reversed in the positive control group and all dose groups of HSH (P<0.05). The degree of pathological changes in ankle joint tissues was markedly improved, and inflammation was alleviated. CONCLUSIONS HSH can regulate the cascade reactions in the CD4/LCK/ZAP70/IL-17 pathway within the T-cell receptor signaling pathway, thereby modulating the Th17/Treg balance. This leads to the suppression of inflammatory responses and the alleviation of synovial tissue damage in rats with RA.
4.Applications and Clinical Significance of Artificial Intelligence in Antimicrobial Resistance
Ruike ZHANG ; Junqi ZHANG ; Rongchen DAI ; Yating NING ; Yingchun XU ; Li ZHANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2025;16(5):1088-1095
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a major global public health challenge, with traditional prevention and control methods exhibiting significant limitations in detection efficiency, data processing, and clinical decision-making. Leveraging its robust capabilities in data analysis and pattern recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been widely applied across multiple critical aspects of AMR containment. Current evidence demonstrates that AI technologies can significantly enhance the efficiency of resistancediagnosis, optimize personalized treatment strategies, and improve real-time monitoring of resistant pathogen transmission. Despite persistent challenges such as data heterogeneity, model interpretability, and ethical compliance in practical applications, AI holds immense promise in supporting precision infection management and addressing the growing crisis of antimicrobial resistance.This article systematically reviews the clinical applications of AI in AMR prevention and control, including resistance detection and prediction based on mass spectrometry and genomic data, the use of clinical decision support systems in anti-infective therapy, as well as the role of AI in epidemiological surveillance, pathogen tracking, early warning systems, and novel antimicrobial drug discovery aiming to provide reference for clinical practice.
5.Effect and mechanism of endoclip papilloplasty in reducing the incidence of cholelithiasis.
Yao LI ; Xiaofang LU ; Yingchun WANG ; Hong CHANG ; Yaopeng ZHANG ; Wenzheng LIU ; Wei ZHENG ; Xiue YAN ; Yonghui HUANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(20):2596-2603
BACKGROUND:
Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) is widely used to treat common bile duct stones (CBDS); however, long-term studies have revealed the increasing incidence of recurrent CBDS after EST. Loss of sphincter of Oddi function after EST was the main cause of recurrent CBDS. Reparation of the sphincter of Oddi is therefore crucial. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness and safety of endoclip papilloplasty (ECPP) for repairing the sphincter of Oddi and elucidate its mechanism.
METHODS:
Eight healthy Bama minipigs were randomly divided into the EST group and the ECPP group at a 1:1 ratio, and bile samples were collected before endoscopy and 6 months later. All minipigs underwent transabdominal biliary ultrasonography for the diagnosis of cholelithiasis 6 months after endoscopy. The biliary microbiota composition and alpha and beta diversity were analyzed by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. Differential metabolites were analyzed by bile acid metabolomics to explore the predictive indicators of cholelithiasis.
RESULTS:
Three minipigs were diagnosed with cholelithiasis in the EST group, while none in the ECPP group showed cholelithiasis. The biliary Firmicutes/Bacteroidota (F/B) ratio was increased after EST and decreased after ECPP. The Chao1 and observed species index significantly decreased 6 months after EST ( P = 0.017 and 0.018, respectively); however, the biliary α-diversity was similar before and 6 months after ECPP. The β-diversity significantly differed in the EST group before and 6 months after EST, as well as in the ECPP group before and 6 months after ECPP (analysis of similarities [ANOSIM]: R = 0.917, P = 0.040; R = 0.740, P = 0.035; respectively). Glycolithocholic acid (GLCA) and taurolithocholic acid (TLCA) accumulated in bile 6 months after EST.
CONCLUSIONS
ECPP has less impact on the biliary microenvironment than EST and prevents duodenobiliary reflux by repairing the sphincter of Oddi. The bile levels of GLCA and TLCA may be used to predict the risk of cholelithiasis.
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6.Associations between statins and all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events among peritoneal dialysis patients: A multi-center large-scale cohort study.
Shuang GAO ; Lei NAN ; Xinqiu LI ; Shaomei LI ; Huaying PEI ; Jinghong ZHAO ; Ying ZHANG ; Zibo XIONG ; Yumei LIAO ; Ying LI ; Qiongzhen LIN ; Wenbo HU ; Yulin LI ; Liping DUAN ; Zhaoxia ZHENG ; Gang FU ; Shanshan GUO ; Beiru ZHANG ; Rui YU ; Fuyun SUN ; Xiaoying MA ; Li HAO ; Guiling LIU ; Zhanzheng ZHAO ; Jing XIAO ; Yulan SHEN ; Yong ZHANG ; Xuanyi DU ; Tianrong JI ; Yingli YUE ; Shanshan CHEN ; Zhigang MA ; Yingping LI ; Li ZUO ; Huiping ZHAO ; Xianchao ZHANG ; Xuejian WANG ; Yirong LIU ; Xinying GAO ; Xiaoli CHEN ; Hongyi LI ; Shutong DU ; Cui ZHAO ; Zhonggao XU ; Li ZHANG ; Hongyu CHEN ; Li LI ; Lihua WANG ; Yan YAN ; Yingchun MA ; Yuanyuan WEI ; Jingwei ZHOU ; Yan LI ; Caili WANG ; Jie DONG
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(21):2856-2858
7.Clinical observation of Zishen Yutai pill combined with beimiheparin sodium in recurrent spontaneous abortion of kidney deficiency and blood stasis type
Chen GUO ; Yunhui WAN ; Yingchun YI ; Xiaoling ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(21):104-107
Objective To explore the clinical effect of Zishen Yutai pill combined with beimiheparin sodium in the treatment of recurrent spontaneous abortion(RSA)of kidney deficiency and blood stasis type.Methods A total of 98 RSA patients with kidney deficiency and blood stasis type admitted to Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital from January 2021 to June 2023 were randomly divided into observation group and control group,49 cases in each group.The patients of control group were treated with beimiheparin sodium,while the patients of observation group were treated with Zishen Yutai pill.Compare the clinical efficacy,traditional Chinese medicine syndrome score,sex hormone levels,uterine artery blood flow parameters,fetal protection status,and adverse reactions between two groups.Results After treatment,the total effective rate of observation group was higher than that of control group(P<0.05);Observation group had lower rates of repeated pregnancies,falls,lumbosacral pain,vaginal bleeding,and knee soreness and softness scores than control group(P<0.05);The levels of progesterone,human chorionic gonadotropin,and estradiol in observation group were higher than those in control group(P<0.05);The uterine artery resistance index,systolic and diastolic flow velocity ratio,and pulse index in observation group were lower than those in control group(P<0.05);The success rate and live birth rate of observation group were higher than those of control group(P<0.05);There was no statistically significant difference in the adverse reactions between two groups of patients(P>0.05).Conclusion The combination of Zishen Yutai pill and beimiheparin sodium can improve the therapeutic effect of RSA patients,improve their sex hormone levels,facilitate fetal preservation,and increase the final live birth rate.
8.Experimental Study on Inhibitory Effect of Yiqi Jiedu Recipe on Proliferation,Migration and Invasion of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Cells Through TGF-β1/SMAD3 Signaling Pathway
Lipei GUO ; Wenqing ZHANG ; Jie LIU ; Hongjian SHI ; Yingchun HE ; Xianwen WANG ; Jingying FAN
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2024;35(7):935-943
Objective To investigate the effect of Yiqi Jiedu Recipe(YQ)on the proliferation,migration,and invasion of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells,and to explore its mechanisms of action on proliferation,migration,and invasion through the TGF-β1/SMAD3 signaling pathway.Methods(1)The 5-8F cells were divided into four groups:solvent control group,YQ 0.5 mg·mL-1 group,YQ 1.0 mg·mL-1 group,and 5-fluorouracil 2 μg·mL-1 group.Cell proliferation was monitored using real-time cell analysis(RTCA).Wound healing experiment was conducted to assess cell migration.After 24 hours of drug intervention,transwell assay was employed to measure cell invasion.The protein expression levels of β-catenin,E-cadherin,N-cadherin,TGF-β1,and SMAD3 in the cells were evaluated using the Western Blot method.(2)The 5-8F cells were divided into five groups:solvent control group,TGF-β1 10 ng·mL-1 group,TGF-β1 10 ng·mL-1+YQ 1.0 mg·mL-1 group,YQ 1.0 mg·mL-1 group,and LY3200882 10 μmol·L-1 group.Cell proliferation was monitored using RTCA.Wound healing experiment was conducted to assess cell migration.After 24 hours of drug intervention,transwell assay was employed to measure cell invasion.The protein expression levels of β-catenin,E-cadherin,N-cadherin,TGF-β1,and SMAD3 in the cells were evaluated using Western Blot.(3)The nude mice were randomly assigned into the model group,YQ group,and 5-fluorouracil group.Subcutaneous injection of 5-8F cell suspension was performed to establish the xenograft nude mouse model of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.After the tumors reached a certain size,the 5-fluorouracil group received intraperitoneal injection of 5-Fu once every 2 days,while the other groups were orally administered corresponding drugs once a day for three consecutive weeks.Tumor volume was measured every 3 days.Western Blot was conducted to assess the protein expression levels of β-catenin,E-cadherin,and N-cadherin in the tissues of each group.Results Compared with the solvent control group,the proliferation curves of 5-8F cells in the YQ(0.5 mg·mL-1,1.0 mg·mL-1)groups showed a decrease.The migration and invasion abilities of the cells were both reduced(P<0.05,P<0.01).Additionally,the expression of E-cadherin protein significantly increased(P<0.01),while the protein expression of β-catenin,N-cadherin,TGF-β1,and SMAD3 all decreased(P<0.05,P<0.01).Compared with the model group,the transplanted tumor volume of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the YQ group significantly decreased(P<0.05).Furthermore,the protein expression of β-catenin and N-cadherin in the transplanted tissues of the YQ group was significantly downregulated(P<0.05,P<0.01),while the expression of E-cadherin protein was significantly upregulated(P<0.01).After the addition of the activator and inhibitor of TGF-β1 signaling pathway,compared with the YQ 1.0 mg·mL-1 group,the TGF-β1 10 ng·mL-1+YQ 1.0 mg·mL-1 group showed a significant increase in the expression of TGF-β1,SMAD3,β-catenin,and N-cadherin proteins(P<0.05,P<0.01)and obvious enhancement of the abilities of cell proliferation,migration,and invasion(P<0.01).Conclusion Yiqi Jiedu Recipe can inhibit the proliferation,migration,and invasion by regulating the TGF-β1/SMAD3 signaling pathway.
9.Epidemiological Analysis of Pathogens in Acute Respiratory Infections During the 2023—2024 Autumn-Winter Season in Beijing: A Case Series of 5556 Patients at Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Yan CAO ; Yu CHEN ; Jie YI ; Lingjun KONG ; Ziyi WANG ; Rui ZHANG ; Qi YU ; Yiwei LIU ; MULATIJIANG MAIMAITI ; Chenglin YANG ; Yujie SUN ; Yingchun XU ; Qiwen YANG ; Juan DU
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;16(3):680-686
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) during the autumn-winter season in Beijing, providing evidence for the prevention, control, diagnosis, and treatment of ARIs. A convenience sampling method was employed, enrolling patients who visited Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) between September 2023 and February 2024 due to ARIs. Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected, and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect six common respiratory pathogens[influenza A virus (FluA), influenza B virus (FluB), human rhinovirus (HRV), A total of 5556 eligible patients were included. The overall positivity rate for the six common respiratory pathogens was 63.7%, with single-pathogen positivity at 54.0%, dual-pathogen positivity at 8.9%, and triple or more pathogen positivity at 0.7%. The predominant pathogens detected were FluA(16.1%) and RSV(15.7%), followed by ADV(11.1%), MP(11.1%), HRV(10.0%), and FluB(10.0%).No significant difference in overall pathogen positivity was observed between genders.However, significant differences were found between autumn and winter( The prevalence of respiratory pathogens in Beijing is associated with age and season. Targeted preventive measures should be implemented in different seasons and for key populations.
10.miR-135b:An emerging player in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases
Shao YINGCHUN ; Xu JIAZHEN ; Chen WUJUN ; Hao MINGLU ; Liu XINLIN ; Zhang RENSHUAI ; Wang YANHONG ; Dong YINYING
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(10):1407-1417
miR-135 is a highly conserved miRNA in mammals and includes miR-135a and miR-135b.Recent studies have shown that miR-135b is a key regulatory factor in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases.It is involved in regulating the pathological process of myocardial infarction,myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury,cardiac hypertrophy,atrial fibrillation,diabetic cardiomyopathy,atherosclerosis,pulmonary hyperten-sion,cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury,Parkinson's disease,and Alzheimer's disease.Obviously,miR-135b is an emerging player in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and is expected to be an important target for the treatment of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases.However,the crucial role of miR-135b in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases and its underlying mechanism of action has not been reviewed.Therefore,in this review,we aimed to comprehensively summarize the role of miR-135b and the signaling pathway mediated by miR-135b in cardio-cerebrovascular diseases.Drugs targeting miR-135b for the treatment of diseases and related patents,highlighting the importance of this target and its utility as a therapeutic target for cardio-cerebrovascular diseases,have been discussed.

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