1.Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in the Differential Diagnosis of Gallbladder Polypoid Lesions:A Multicenter Study
Ligang JIA ; Xiang FEI ; Xiang JING ; Mingxing LI ; Fang NIE ; Dong JIANG ; Shaoshan TANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Hong DING ; Tao SONG ; Qi ZHOU ; Bei ZHANG ; Zhixia SUN ; Xiaojuan MA ; Nianan HE ; Fang LI ; Yingqiao ZHU ; Wen CHENG ; Yukun LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(11):1147-1154
Purpose To explore the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)in the differential diagnosis of gallbladder polypoid lesions(GPLs)(diameter≥10 mm).Materials and Methods A prospective enrollment of 229 patients with GPLs who underwent cholecystectomy in 17 hospitals from December 1 2021 to June 30 2024 was conducted to analyze the relationship between general data,conventional ultrasound,CEUS characteristics and the nature of GPLs.Multivariate Logistic regression was employed to identify independent risk factors for neoplastic polyps,the differential diagnostic value of different indicators was compared.Results Among 229 patients with GPLs,there were 108 cases of cholesterol polyps,102 cases of adenoma and 19 cases of gallbladder cancer.Age(Z=-4.476,P<0.001),polyp number(χ2=15.561,P<0.001),diameter(Z=-8.149,P<0.001),echogenicity(χ2=9.241,P=0.010),vascularity(χ2=23.107,P<0.001),enhancement intensity(χ2=47.610,P<0.001),enhancement pattern(χ2=6.468,P=0.011),vascular type(χ2=84.470,P<0.001),integrity of gallbladder wall(χ2=7.662,P=0.006)and stalk width(Z=-9.831,P<0.001)between cholesterol polyps and neoplastic polyps were statistically significant.Age,location,diameter,echogenicity,enhancement pattern,vascular type and stalk width between adenoma and gallbladder cancer were statistically significant(Z=-4.333,-3.902,-5.042,all P<0.05).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that hyper-enhancement,branched vascular type and stalk width were independent risk factors for neoplastic polyps(OR=4.563,5.770,3.075,all P<0.001).The combination of independent risk factors was better than single factor and diameter in the differential diagnosis of cholesterol polyps and neoplastic polyps(all P<0.01).Conclusion CEUS can effectively identify the nature of GPLs and provide a valuable imaging reference for the selection of treatment methods.
2.Clinical value of prospective ECG-gated high-pitch CT scanning in the diagnosis of pediatric congenital heart disease
Minghua SUN ; Yukun PAN ; Ru WEN ; Jiliang ZHANG ; Ruigang XIE ; Yinghui GE
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(3):228-232
Objective:To investigate the clinical value of prospective ECG-gated high-pitch protocol scanning of third generation DSCT in the diagnosis of pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD).Methods:A total of 243 children with confirmed CHD who were expected to undergo surgical treatment were prospectively collected and randomly divided evenly into 3 groups, with first group for prospective ECG-gated high-pitch scanning in third generation DSCT (Flash 3rd), second group for prospective ECG-gated high-pitch scanning in second generation DSCT (Flash 2nd) and third group for prospective sequential scanning in third generation DSCT (Sequence 3rd). The SD value and SNR of aortic root and pulmonary artery of each child were recorded. The 5-point system is adopted with subjective scoring. Based on the result of operation, the diagnosis accuracy in 3 groups was analyzed. Results:The E values in Flash 3rd, Flash 2nd and Sequence 3rd group were 0.24 (0.19, 0.27), 0.11 (0.10, 0.14) and 0.44 (0.39, 0.48) mSv ( H=207.04, P<0.05), respectively. Subjective scores of group Flash 3rd and Sequence 3rd were significantly higher than that of group Flash 2nd [4 (4, 4) vs. 4(3, 4) vs. 3(3, 3), H=124.05, P<0.05] and no difference between these two groups. SD value of aortic root and pulmonary artery of group Flash 3rd and Sequence 3rd were significantly lower than that of group Flash 2nd( H= -40.27-33.38, P<0.05). SNR of aortic root and pulmonary artery of group Flash 3rd was significantly higher than that of group Flash 2nd and Sequence 3rd ( H=-0.90-51.42, P<0.05). Diagnosis accuracy of intracardiac malformation for group Flash 2nd was significantly lower than that of Flash 3rd and Sequence 3rd (77.7%, 90.9%, 88.9%, K=9.36, P<0.05), and there was no significant difference between the latter two groups. There was no difference in diagnosis accuracy of extracardiac malformation among 3 groups (88.6%, 94.8%, 92.2%, K=3.11, P=0.21). Conclusions:The prospective ECG-gated high-pitch scanning in third generation DSCT can take into account radiation dose and image quality, which has important clinical value in the diagnosis of CHD.
3.The Research Status and Thinking of Objectification of Diagnosis by Integrating Prior Knowledge and Information Technology
Chenge SUN ; Yukun LI ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Linshuang WANG ; Liangyu CUI ; Tong YIN ; Liying WANG ; Xuejie HAN ; Dasheng LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(6):1654-1659
In order to solve the problem of strong subjectivity and difficulty in quantification,clinical objectification mainly adopts the techniques of image processing,computer vision and machine learning.The acquisition and processing of prior knowledge is a key link in the objectification of inspection,as well as an important elaboration of the quantification of subjective judgment and macro performance in objectification research.However,there is still a lack of in-depth summary and parametric processing of prior knowledge.Based on the analysis of the current research status of objectification of inspection,this paper uses data mining technology to summarize the experience of TCM inspection.Moreover,the observation information can be transformed into quantifiable digital features through natural language processing and representation learning.Meanwhile,the application of deep learning can realize automatic diagnosis and analysis of observation images to improve accuracy and efficiency,and promote the process of TCM modernization.
4.GRADE Clinical Study Evidence Evaluation and Expert Consensus on Antihypertensive Chinese Patent Medicines Combined with Western Medicines for Treatment of Hypertension
Liangyu CUI ; Yukun LI ; Tianyue JING ; Yu WANG ; Cong REN ; Tong YIN ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Jiaheng WANG ; Chenge SUN ; Dasheng LIU ; Zhizheng XING ; Xuejie HAN ; Liying WANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(10):106-115
ObjectiveTo evaluate the quality of research and evidence related to antihypertensive Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicines for the treatment of hypertension, synthesize and update the evidence, form expert consensus, and provide evidence for clinical decision-making. MethodThe databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), WanFang Data Knowledge Service Platform (WanFang), Vip Chinese Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Chinese Biomedical Literature Service System (Sinomed), National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and US Clinical Trials Registry were searched for randomized controlled trials of antihypertensive Chinese medicine combined with western medicine for the treatment of hypertension from database construction to July 31, 2022. The quality of the literature was evaluated using the bias risk assessment tool in Cochrane Handbook 6.3. Evidence synthesis of main outcome indicators was performed using R software. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation profiler (GRADEprofiler) 3.6 was employed to evaluate the quality of evidence. Expert consensus was formed based on the Delphi method after two rounds of voting. Result64 pieces of literature were included, and the results of literature quality evaluation and risk of bias showed that 70.31% (45/64) of the studies indicated some risks, and 29.69% (19/64) indicated high risks. Compared with conventional western medicines, the combination of Chinese patent medicines with western medicines can significantly lower systolic pressure (SBP) and diastolic pressure (DBP), increase the effective rate of antihypertensive, reduce the incidence of adverse reactions, endothelin-1, and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores. Egger's test showed that Songling Xuemaikang capsules reduced SBP and DBP. Tianma Gouteng granules reduced SBP and DBP and increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, and Xinmaitong capsules reduced SBP and increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, without significant publication bias. Songling Xuemaikang capsules increased the effective rate of antihypertensive, and Xinmaitong capsules decreased DBP, with significant publication bias. The results of the GRADE evidence quality evaluation showed that most evidence was at grades B and C. Finally, four strong recommendations and 14 weak recommendations were formed. ConclusionCompared with conventional western medicines for the treatment of hypertension, antihypertensive Chinese patent medicines combined with western medicines have advantages in reducing blood pressure and improving drug use safety, but they are mostly weak recommendations in terms of efficacy, and more high-quality evidence is needed.
5.Association of school bullying with the comorbidity of anxiety and depressive symptoms among middle school students in Anhui Province
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(8):1115-1119
Objective:
To understand the prevalence of school bullying and the comorbidity of anxiety and depressive symptoms among middle school students and their association, so as to provide a basis for developing related intervention strategies.
Methods:
From September to December 2023, a multistage random cluster sampling was employed to select 107 851 middle school students across 104 counties in Anhui Province. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) Scale were used to assess depressive and anxiety symptoms. Logistic regression analysis was utilized to examine the correlations between experiences of school bullying and the comorbidity of anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Results:
The findings revealed that 2.80% of middle school students had experienced school bullying in the past 30 days. Additionally, 27.03% exhibited potential symptoms of depression, 8.94% showed signs of anxiety symptom, and the comorbidity rate of anxiety and depressive symptoms was 8.04%. Logistic regression analysis showed that statistically significant correlations were identified between experiences of school bullying and increased risks of depressive symptoms (OR=6.42, 95%CI=5.93-6.94, P<0.01), anxiety symptoms (OR=5.94, 95%CI=5.47-6.44, P<0.01), and their comorbidity (OR=6.38, 95%CI=5.88-6.93, P<0.01). Compared with those who did not suffer from school bullying, junior high school students, ordinary senior high school students, vocational senior high school students, boys and girls who suffered from school bullying all had increased risks of comorbidity of anxiety and depressive symptoms (OR=7.25, 5.55, 4.80, 6.42, 6.27, P<0.01).
Conclusions
The study underscores the significant impact of school bullying on increasing the risk of comorbidity of anxiety and depressive symptoms among middle school students. It is important to pay attention to the psychological health of bullied students and implement timely psychological intervention measures.
6.Detection and Diagnostic Efficacy of Artificial Intelligence Ultrasound Assisted System for Thyroid Nodules Under Different Ultrasound Parameters
Bin SUN ; Yingying LI ; Lin YAN ; Jing XIAO ; Xinyang LI ; Mingbo ZHANG ; Yukun LUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(1):9-13,27
Purpose To explore the differences of the accuracy of detection and recognition of thyroid nodules and the diagnostic efficacy of benign and malignant thyroid nodules via artificial intelligence(AI)ultrasound assisted systems based on different ultrasound parameters.Materials and Methods A total of 147 patients with 289 nodules who underwent thyroid surgery in the First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from March 30,2023 to May 1,2023 were prospectively selected.Different ultrasound parameters were adjusted and the AI system was used to detect and diagnose benign and malignant thyroid nodules via each parameter.Taken pathological results as the gold standard,the accuracy of thyroid nodule detection and the accuracy of benign and malignant diagnosis under different ultrasound parameters were compared,respectively.Results Under the standard ultrasound parameters,the accuracy of AI system in detecting thyroid nodules was 94.1%,the sensitivity for benign and malignant diagnosis was 90.9%,the specificity was 79.6%,and the accuracy was 86.6%,respectively.In terms of detection accuracy,accuracy under low gain(χ2=4.453,P=0.035)and high gain(χ2=6.215,P=0.013)parameters of AI system were significantly lower than those of standard ultrasound parameters.In terms of diagnostic efficacy,specificity(χ2=4.620,P=0.032),accuracy(χ2=7.521,P=0.006),area under the curve(Z=3.102,P=0.001),high gain sensitivity(χ2=6.170,P=0.013),accuracy(χ2=4.127,P=0.042),area under the curve(Z=2.152,P=0.031)and high depth accuracy(χ2=5.011,P=0.025),area under the curve(Z=2.420,P=0.015)of low gain were all significantly reduced compared to standard ultrasound parameters,with statistical differences.Conclusion When using the AI system to assist in the examination of thyroid nodules,attention should be paid to the adjustment of ultrasound instrument parameters.Improper parameter adjustment may reduce the AI system's ability to detect thyroid nodules and the accuracy of benign and malignant diagnosis.
7.Evidence-based guideline for clinical diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults (version 2023)
Yukun DU ; Dageng HUANG ; Wei TIAN ; Dingjun HAO ; Yongming XI ; Baorong HE ; Bohua CHEN ; Tongwei CHU ; Jian DONG ; Jun DONG ; Haoyu FENG ; Shunwu FAN ; Shiqing FENG ; Yanzheng GAO ; Zhong GUAN ; Yong HAI ; Lijun HE ; Yuan HE ; Dianming JIANG ; Jianyuan JIANG ; Weiqing KONG ; Bin LIN ; Bin LIU ; Baoge LIU ; Chunde LI ; Fang LI ; Feng LI ; Guohua LYU ; Li LI ; Qi LIAO ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoguang LIU ; Yong LIU ; Zhongjun LIU ; Shibao LU ; Fei LUO ; Jianyi LI ; Yong QIU ; Limin RONG ; Yong SHEN ; Huiyong SHEN ; Jun SHU ; Yueming SONG ; Tiansheng SUN ; Jiang SHAO ; Jiwei TIAN ; Yan WANG ; Zhe WANG ; Zheng WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Hong XIA ; Jinglong YAN ; Liang YAN ; Wen YUAN ; Jie ZHAO ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Yue ZHU ; Xuhui ZHOU ; Mingwei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2023;39(4):299-308
The acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults have a higher rate of neurological injury and early death compared with atlas or axial fractures alone. Currently, the diagnosis and treatment choices of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults are controversial because of the lack of standards for implementation. Non-operative treatments have a high incidence of bone nonunion and complications, while surgeries may easily lead to the injury of the vertebral artery, spinal cord and nerve root. At present, there are no evidence-based Chinese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults. To provide orthopedic surgeons with the most up-to-date and effective information in treating acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults, the Spinal Trauma Group of Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the field of spinal trauma to develop the Evidence-based guideline for clinical diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults ( version 2023) by referring to the "Management of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults" published by American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) in 2013 and the relevant Chinese and English literatures. Ten recommendations were made concerning the radiological diagnosis, stability judgment, treatment rules, treatment options and complications based on medical evidence, aiming to provide a reference for the diagnosis and treatment of acute combination fractures of the atlas and axis in adults.
8.Metabolism of four diterpenoids of Euphorbia fischeriana in liver microsomes of rats
Tiancheng MA ; Yukun MA ; Jia SUN ; Jinling ZHANG ; Lina GUO ; Qi LIU ; Yu SUN
China Pharmacy 2022;33(4):465-472
OBJECTIVE To study the metabolites of four diterpenoids of Euphorbia fischeriana in liver microsomes of rats and to investigate its metabolic regularity. METHODS In vitro incubation system of liver microsomes of rats was built. The jolkinolide A,jolkinolide B ,17-hydroxyl jolkinolide A and 17-hydroxyl jolkinolide B were added into incubation system of liver microsomes in rats activated by reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate ,incubated at 37 ℃ for 30 min,and then terminated the reaction with acetonitrile. Taking the negative group (adding acetonitrile firstly and then starting incubation for 30 min)as the reference,the ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry was used ;Anaylyst®TF 1.7.1、PeakView® 2.2,MetabolitePilot 1.5 and MasterView 1.2 software were used to speculate and identify the fragmentation law of mass spectrometry and metabolites. RESULTS Four diterpenoids were easy to lose neutral fragments such as H 2O and CO in secondary mass spectrometry. Jolkinolide A and 17-hydroxyl jolkinolide A showed similar metabolism pathway ,including dihydroxylation,dehydrogenation,and monohydroxylation ;six and five metabolites were identified respectively. Jolkinolide B and 17-hydroxyl jolkinolide B showed similar metabolism pathway ,including monohydroxylation ,hydration and isomerization. Five metabolites were identified. CONCLUSIONS Both jolkinolide A and 17-hydroxyl jolkinolide A produce the metabolites of hydroxylation and dehydrogenation in liver microsomes of rats ;both jolkinolide B and 17-hydroxyl jolkinolide B produce the metabolites of hydroxylation ,hydration and isomerization in liver microsomes of rats. The metabolites of four diterpenoids are phase Ⅰ metabolites.
9.Analysis of Metabolites of Jolkinolide B in Rats by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS
Tiancheng MA ; Yu SUN ; Yukun MA ; Lei LIU ; Jia SUN ; Lina GUO ; Qi LIU
China Pharmacy 2019;30(20):2796-2801
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the metabolites of jolkinolide B in rats, and predict its metabolism pathway. METHODS: The rats were randomly divided into blank group (0.5% CMC-Na, ig) and administration group (jolkinolide B, ig, 100 mg/kg), with 8 rats in each group. The fecal samples were collected at >0-12, >12-24, >24-36 hours after administration; the urine samples were collected at >0-2, >2-8, >8-12, >12-24, >24-36, >36-48 hours after administration; the blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 8, 12, 24, 36 hours after administration. UPLC-Q-TOF/MS combined with Analyst® TF 1.7.1 and PeakView® 2.2 software were used to analyze and identify the metabolites in the samples after treated with ultrasonic extraction, solid phase extraction and protein precipitation. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: Prototype drugs and seven metabolites were detected in rat’s fecal samples, and one or two metabolites were detected in urine and blood samples, respectively. After intragastric administration, the metabolism of jolkinolide B in rats is mainly through ring opening, oxidation, dehydration, deoxygenation and hydrogenation of phase Ⅰ, but no phase Ⅱ metabolites were detected.
10.Efficacy and safety of aprepitant in prevention of nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Zhi CHANG ; Teng SONG ; Yarui ZHANG ; Zengmiao SUN ; Yukun QIN ; Huaqing WANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2018;27(1):37-40
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of neurokinin1 (NK1) receptor antagonist aprepitant combined with prednisone and tropisetron in prevention of nausea and vomiting (CINV) induced by R-CHOP or CHOP regimen. Methods A total of 90 patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who accepted R-CHOP or CHOP regimen in the People''s Hospital of Tianjin from October 2015 to January 2016 were divided into aprepitant group (45 cases) and the control group (45 cases) according to the random number table. In aprepitant group, day 1: aprepitant 125 mg 1 h before chemotherapy, prednison 100 mg, tropisetron 10 mg, and tropisetron 5 mg 2 hours after chemotherapy;day 2-3:aprepitant 80 mg and prednison 100 mg, tropisetron 10 mg; day 4-5: prednison 100 mg. In the control group, day 1: prednison 100 mg 1 h before chemotherapy, tropisetron 10 mg, and tropisetron 5 mg 2 h after chemotherapy; days 2-3: prednison 100 mg, tropisetron 10 mg; day 4-5: prednison 100 mg. Data on nausea, vomiting and remission treatment were collected every day. The complete remission (CR) rates of CINV without vomiting and remission drugs in the whole cycle were recorded. Functional living index-emesis questionnaire (FILE) was used to assess the effect of CINV on the life quality of the patients. Results CR in aprepitant group was higher than that in the control group (77.8 % vs. 55.6 %, χ2= 5.000, P= 0.025). The rate of no vomiting in aprepitant regimen was higher than that in the control regimen (82.2 % vs. 62.2 %, χ2 = 4.486, P= 0.034). The average scores of FILE between the two groups were (113 ±10) and (100 ±11) scores respectively, and there was a significant difference (t=12.437, P<0.001). The related adverse reactions of vomiting-stopping drugs in both groups had no statistical difference. Conclusion The aprepitant combined with tropisetron and prednisone can improve effectively nausea and vomiting induced by R-CHOP or CHOP chemotherapy regimen for DLBCL patients.


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