1.The feasibility of using high-definition thoracoscopy to identify sympathetic ganglia during thoracic sympathicotomy for primary palmar hyperhidrosis
Gang XU ; Chaoyue HU ; Cong CHEN ; Yuancai LIN ; Daolong ZHU ; Han LIU ; Dong WANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(04):578-583
Objective To explore the feasibility of using high-definition thoracoscopy to identify sympathetic ganglia during thoracic sympathicotomy for primary palmar hyperhidrosis. Methods The clinical data of patients with primary palmar hyperhidrosis who underwent high-definition thoracoscopic sympathicotomy in Taikang Xianlin Drum Tower Hospital from June to July 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Intraoperative visualization rates and anatomical variations of sympathetic ganglia were recorded, and the consistency between white-light thoracoscopy and near-infrared fluorescence imaging was compared. Additionally, surgical videos from previous fluorescence-guided procedures were reviewed. Results Finally 100 patients were collected, including 54 females and 46 males, with an average age of (21.92±6.56) years. All patients underwent endoscopic thoracic sympathicotomy at R3 level. The overall intraoperative ganglion visualization rate was 92.5% (740/800), with G2-G5 rates of 95.5% (191/200), 94.0% (188/200), 94.0% (188/200), and 86.5% (173/200), respectively. Ganglion variations occurred in 32.0% (237/740), predominantly at G3 (29.8%) and G4 (42.6%). In 5 indocyanine green-enhanced patients, the concordance rate between white-light and near-infrared fluorescence imaging was 100.0% (38/38). Video analysis of 14 near-infrared fluorescence-guided surgeries demonstrated a 99.1% (107/108) consistency rate. Postoperative palmar hyperhidrosis improvement reached 100.0% (100/100) with no Horner’s syndrome. Conclusion With the wide clinical application of high-definition thoracoscopy, accurate thoracic sympathicotomy has the feasibility of clinical application.
2.Expert consensus on neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibitors for locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma (2026)
LI Jinsong ; LIAO Guiqing ; LI Longjiang ; ZHANG Chenping ; SHANG Chenping ; ZHANG Jie ; ZHONG Laiping ; LIU Bing ; CHEN Gang ; WEI Jianhua ; JI Tong ; LI Chunjie ; LIN Lisong ; REN Guoxin ; LI Yi ; SHANG Wei ; HAN Bing ; JIANG Canhua ; ZHANG Sheng ; SONG Ming ; LIU Xuekui ; WANG Anxun ; LIU Shuguang ; CHEN Zhanhong ; WANG Youyuan ; LIN Zhaoyu ; LI Haigang ; DUAN Xiaohui ; YE Ling ; ZHENG Jun ; WANG Jun ; LV Xiaozhi ; ZHU Lijun ; CAO Haotian
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2026;34(2):105-118
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a common head and neck malignancy. Approximately 50% to 60% of patients with OSCC are diagnosed at a locally advanced stage (clinical staging III-IVa). Even with comprehensive and sequential treatment primarily based on surgery, the 5-year overall survival rate remains below 50%, and patients often suffer from postoperative functional impairments such as difficulties with speaking and swallowing. Programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) inhibitors are increasingly used in the neoadjuvant treatment of locally advanced OSCC and have shown encouraging efficacy. However, clinical practice still faces key challenges, including the definition of indications, optimization of combination regimens, and standards for efficacy evaluation. Based on the latest research advances worldwide and the clinical experience of the expert group, this expert consensus systematically evaluates the application of PD-1 inhibitors in the neoadjuvant treatment of locally advanced OSCC, covering combination strategies, treatment cycles and surgical timing, efficacy assessment, use of biomarkers, management of special populations and immune related adverse events, principles for immunotherapy rechallenge, and function preservation strategies. After multiple rounds of panel discussion and through anonymous voting using the Delphi method, the following consensus statements have been formulated: 1) Neoadjuvant therapy with PD-1 inhibitors can be used preoperatively in patients with locally advanced OSCC. The preferred regimen is a PD-1 inhibitor combined with platinum based chemotherapy, administered for 2-3 cycles. 2) During the efficacy evaluation of neoadjuvant therapy, radiographic assessment should follow the dual criteria of Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) version 1.1 and immune RECIST (iRECIST). After surgery, systematic pathological evaluation of both the primary lesion and regional lymph nodes is required. For combination chemotherapy regimens, PD-L1 expression and combined positive score need not be used as mandatory inclusion or exclusion criteria. 3) For special populations such as the elderly (≥ 70 years), individuals with stable HIV viral load, and carriers of chronic HBV/HCV, PD-1 inhibitors may be used cautiously under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), with close monitoring for adverse events. 4) For patients with a poor response to neoadjuvant therapy, continuation of the original treatment regimen is not recommended; the subsequent treatment plan should be adjusted promptly after MDT assessment. Organ transplant recipients and patients with active autoimmune diseases are not recommended to receive neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibitor therapy due to the high risk of immune related activation. Rechallenge is generally not advised for patients who have experienced high risk immune related adverse events such as immune mediated myocarditis, neurotoxicity, or pneumonitis. 5) For patients with a good pathological response, individualized de escalation surgery and function preservation strategies can be explored. This consensus aims to promote the standardized, safe, and precise application of neoadjuvant PD-1 inhibitor strategies in the management of locally advanced OSCC patients.
3.Correlation between serum zinc level and prognosis of patients with sepsis
Xiao-Gang WANG ; Jia-Jun MA ; Rui-Xin ZHU ; Li-Bing ZHOU ; Sai-Hu HUANG ; Shui-Yan WU ; Wen-Si NIU ; Jie HUANG ; Zhen-Jiang BAI
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2025;32(5):278-282
Objective:To investigate the differences in clinical outcomes of septic children with varying serum zinc levels,and to analyze the relationship between reduced serum zinc levels and organ dysfunction as well as 28-day mortality in septic children.Methods:This study conducted a retrospective analysis of clinical data from pediatric patients diagnosed with sepsis or septic shock in the Department of critical care medicine of the children's Hospital of Soochow University between January 2017 and December 2022.Clinical characteristics,organ dysfunction,and prognosis were compared between two groups:children with low serum zinc levels and those with normal zinc levels.Results:The serum zinc level of septic children within 24 hours of admission was 9.60(5.52,13.80)μmol/L,with 50.54%(94/186)of the children exhibiting low serum zinc levels(<10.07 μmol/L).Compared to the normal serum zinc group,the low serum zinc group had a significantly lower Pediatric Critical Illness Score(PCIS)[(78.71±9.35)vs.(85.12±8.51),P=0.005]and higher 28-day mortality(46.80%vs.14.13%,P<0.001).The low serum zinc group also had a higher proportion of invasive mechanical ventilation(64.89%vs.47.82%,P=0.019),renal replacement therapy(15.59%vs.3.26%,P=0.003),and use of vasoactive drugs(56.38%vs.30.43%,P<0.001).The rate of underlying conditions in the low serum zinc group was significantly higher than that in the normal serum zinc group(57.44%vs.36.95%,P=0.005).Additionally,the low serum zinc group had a higher incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation(DIC),respiratory failure,acute kidney injury,shock,and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS)compared to the normal serum zinc group(P<0.05).Serum zinc levels had predictive value for 28-day mortality in septic children(AUC=0.813;95%CI:0.725~0.902;P<0.001).A serum zinc level of less than 6.950 μmol/L predicted the death of septic children with a sensitivity of 0.618 and a specificity of 0.902.Conclusion:Sepsis in children is commonly associated with low serum zinc levels,especially in those with underlying conditions such as hematologic and oncologic disorders.Sepsis patients hypozincemia with a higher incidence of DIC,respiratory failure,acute kidney injury,shock,and MODS.A serum zinc level below 6.95 μmol/L serves as a significant predictor of 28-day mortality in children with severe sepsis.
4.Prevention effectiveness of motor dysfunction correction against training injuries in new recruits during recruit basic training:a randomized controlled study
Zejun WANG ; Zujie TANG ; Gang WANG ; Yongfei SONG ; Zhaokang ZHU ; Tao MENG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(18):2145-2153
Objective To explore the prevention effectiveness of a mode,conducting targeted corrective training based on motor dysfunction detected by military joint function screening,on military training injuries in new recruits during recruit basic training in order to cope with the high incidence of military training injuries among them.Method A military personnel joint function screening was conducted on the new recruits in a training base of Joint Logistics Support Force.Based on the results of screening,the new recruits with a single action score of 1 and a total score of<10 were subjected and served as corrective training participants.Through cluster sampling,the new recruits were randomly divided into an experimental group(n=223)and a control group(n=223).The control group were trained according to the regular training plan,while the experimental group completed their designated training tasks and a 2-month corrective training for motor dysfunction at the same time.The entire corrective training process was carried out by our key personnel who had received relevant training.Medical records of the medical security department of the experimental unit were collected and evaluated for the injury situation.The score of joint function screening was analyzed using independent sample t test.The incidence of training injuries was analyzed using Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test.Result After corrective training,the score of joint function was higher in the experimental group than the score before training(15.12±2.13 vs 10.58±2.83),and the score was also higher than that of the control group(15.12±2.13 vs 14.19±1.97,P<0.05).During the recruit basic training period,the incidence of training injuries was notably lower in the experimental group than the control group(12.5%vs 34.5%,Chi-square=5.469,P=0.001).Only for those who were injured during the training,11 people(39.2%)in the experimental group scored less than 10,which was obviously lower than the 49 people(63.6%)in the control group(Chi-square=4.972,P=0.026).Conclusion Our mode,corrective training based on the results of military personnel joint function screening,can effectively reduce the incidence of military training injuries in new recruits during recruit basic training,and exerts a good preventive effect against military training injuries.
5.Joint function screening and corrective training reduce incidence of training injuries among new recruits:a randomized controlled trial based on the knowledge-attitude-belief-practice pathway
Zujie TANG ; Zejun WANG ; Gang WANG ; Yongfei SONG ; Zhaokang ZHU ; Tao MENG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(21):2602-2610
Objective To identify recruit movement dysfunction based on military joint function screening and assessment,implement targeted corrective training,explore the impact of this assessment-correction system on knowledge-attitude-belief-practice(KABP)related factors,and scientifically evaluate its efficacy in preventing recruit military training injuries within the knowledge-attitude-belief-practice theoretical framework.Methods A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted at a recruit training base of the Joint Logistics Support Force from March to May 2025,enrolling 446 recruits.Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group(n=223)or control group(n=223)using a random number table.The control group followed the routine training program,while the experimental group additionally received a 2-month targeted corrective training for movement dysfunction alongside the established training tasks.Knowledge-attitude-belief-practice questionnaires were administered to both groups at the initial,intermediate,and advanced stages of the corrective training.Univariate logistic regression was used to preliminarily screen KABP-related factors,and a multivariate logistic regression model was further constructed to analyze the role of KABP factors in the corrective training.Results The experimental group had a cumulative training injury incidence of 40 cases(17.9%),which was significantly lower than that of the control group(83 cases,37.2%;χ2=20.757,P<0.001).The experimental group showed varying degrees of improvement in knowledge,attitude and belief,and practice dimensions(P<0.05),while the control group exhibited no significant changes in the three KABP dimensions across the three surveys.Logistic regression analysis revealed:In the first round,total practice score was significantly negatively associated with training injury incidence rate(OR=0.863,95%CI:0.822~0.906,P<0.001),whereas knowledge and attitude-belief dimensions showed no significant association;In the second round,both total knowledge score(OR=0.925,95%CI:0.903~0.946,P<0.001)and total practice score(OR=0.906,95%CI:0.874~0.940,P<0.001)significantly reduced the risk of military training injuries,with attitude-belief dimension still showing no significant effect;In the third round,all three KABP dimensions were significantly negatively associated with military training injury incidence rate(knowledge:OR=0.905,95%CI:0.884~0.926,P<0.001;attitude and belief:OR=0.942,95%CI:0.899~0.988,P=0.013;behavior:OR=0.882,95%CI:0.841~0.924,P<0.001).Conclusion Joint function screening and corrective training can significantly reduce the incidence of recruit training injuries,primarily by optimizing knowledge mastery and movement behavior;belief cultivation,however,requires long-term practical accumulation.
6.A learning curve analysis of domestic robot-assisted thyroid surgery via BABA approach
Jing XU ; Peng ZHOU ; Yongxiang LIU ; Jian ZHU ; Meng WANG ; Gang WANG ; Dayong ZHUANG ; Qingqing HE
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(4):503-508
Objective:To summarise the main points of operation during thyroid surgery using bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) with a domestic robot and to analyse the learning curve.Methods:From May. 2023 to Oct. 2023, we retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 38 patients who underwent thyroid surgery with domestically manufactured robot via BABA attending the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery of the 960th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, proposed and constructed learning curves using cumulative and analytical methods to study the minimum number of learning cases required for the loading time of assistants and surgeon-in-charge with da Vinci surgical experience to transition from the initial learning stage to the proficiency stage. The age, BMI, surgical time (loading time, operating time), postoperative drainage time, and number of lymph nodes dissected were compared among patients at different stages of the learning curve.Results:A total of 38 thyroidectomy patients successfully underwent surgery, with an average surgical time of (176.61 ± 47.98) minutes. After 18 cases, the assistant's loading time shortened and stabilized at (42.20 ± 3.44) minutes. The operator reached peak proficiency at the 18th case (loading time, operating time), which was considered the dividing point between the learning phase and the proficiency phase. During the learning phase, the average surgical time was (209.72 ± 49.28) minutes, operation time: (165.44 ± 49.93) minutes, while in the proficiency phase, the average surgical time decreased to 146.80 ± 18.34 minutes, operation time: (104.60 ± 19.01) minutes. There were no statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics such as age, BMI, postoperative drainage time, or the number of central compartment lymph nodes dissected between the two phases ( P > 0.05) . Conclusion:Over the results of this study, it was shown that for robosurgeons with experience in da Vinci robotic surgery, the transition from the learning stage to the proficiency stage could be considered after crossing the learning curve for 18 cases, and that assistants could become proficient in loading techniques after 18 procedures.
7.A learning curve analysis of domestic robot-assisted thyroid surgery via BABA approach
Jing XU ; Peng ZHOU ; Yongxiang LIU ; Jian ZHU ; Meng WANG ; Gang WANG ; Dayong ZHUANG ; Qingqing HE
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2025;19(4):503-508
Objective:To summarise the main points of operation during thyroid surgery using bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) with a domestic robot and to analyse the learning curve.Methods:From May. 2023 to Oct. 2023, we retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 38 patients who underwent thyroid surgery with domestically manufactured robot via BABA attending the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery of the 960th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, proposed and constructed learning curves using cumulative and analytical methods to study the minimum number of learning cases required for the loading time of assistants and surgeon-in-charge with da Vinci surgical experience to transition from the initial learning stage to the proficiency stage. The age, BMI, surgical time (loading time, operating time), postoperative drainage time, and number of lymph nodes dissected were compared among patients at different stages of the learning curve.Results:A total of 38 thyroidectomy patients successfully underwent surgery, with an average surgical time of (176.61 ± 47.98) minutes. After 18 cases, the assistant's loading time shortened and stabilized at (42.20 ± 3.44) minutes. The operator reached peak proficiency at the 18th case (loading time, operating time), which was considered the dividing point between the learning phase and the proficiency phase. During the learning phase, the average surgical time was (209.72 ± 49.28) minutes, operation time: (165.44 ± 49.93) minutes, while in the proficiency phase, the average surgical time decreased to 146.80 ± 18.34 minutes, operation time: (104.60 ± 19.01) minutes. There were no statistically significant differences in baseline characteristics such as age, BMI, postoperative drainage time, or the number of central compartment lymph nodes dissected between the two phases ( P > 0.05) . Conclusion:Over the results of this study, it was shown that for robosurgeons with experience in da Vinci robotic surgery, the transition from the learning stage to the proficiency stage could be considered after crossing the learning curve for 18 cases, and that assistants could become proficient in loading techniques after 18 procedures.
8.An Epithelial Senescence Model Induced by Doxorubicin in MCF 10A Cells
Zeng-Sheng WANG ; Zu-Biao NIU ; Bo ZHANG ; Jia-Hui HAO ; Yi-Chao ZHU ; Rui-Gang YANG ; He REN ; Chen-Yu LIU ; Qiang SUN ; Li-Cheng REN
Chinese Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2025;41(1):147-155
This research aims to construct a stable epithelial cell senescence model for screening and e-valuation of senolytics.We explored the optimal conditions for doxorubicin-induced senescence of non-transformed epithelial cells MCF 10A,including the optimal induction concentration,the optimal inter-vention time,and the optimal senescence duration,and confirmed the feasibility of MCF 10A as an epi-thelial senescence model by multiple ways.The optimal condition for Doxorubicin-induced senescence of MCF 10A cells was treatment with 0.6 μmol/L Doxorubicin for 16 h to achieve the best senescence state on the 8th day.Under the optimal induction conditions,the positive rate of senescence-associated β-gal-actosidase(SA-β-gal)staining in the treated group reached 97%.At the same time,biochemical results of detecting the expression of mRNA,proteins,and immunofluorescence demonstrated that the expression levels of senescence-associated secretory phenotype(SASP),p16,p21 and p53 in the treated group were significantly higher than those in the control cells,and Lamin B1 was significantly decreased(P<0.001),which were consistent with the specific characteristics of senescence.In summary,an epithelial senescence model was successfully induced in MCF 10A cells by Doxorubicin in this study,which will promote the screening of senolytics for senescent epithelial cells.
9.Clinical trial of hydrocortisone combined with continuous blood purification in the treatment of sepsis patients
Feng LI ; Chen-qiang ZHU ; Gang WANG ; Zhe ZHANG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2025;41(2):174-177
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy and safety of hydrocortisone injection combined with continuous blood purification in the treatment of sepsis patients.Methods Sepsis patients were randomly divided into control group and treatment group.The control group received continuous blood purification treatment;on the basis treatment of control group,the treatment group received hydrocortisone 200 mg,qd,intravenous infusion.Two groups were treated for 1 week.The clinical efficacy,levels of inflammatory cytokines,cellular immune function indicators,and safety were compared between two groups.Results Fifty-six cases were enrolled in the treatment group,5 cases were excluded,and ultimately 51 cases were included in the statistical analysis.Fifty-five cases were enrolled in the control group,4 cases were excluded,and ultimately 51 cases were included in the statistical analysis.After treatment,the total effective rates of the treatment and control groups were 94.12%(48 cases/51 cases)and 74.51%(38 cases/51 cases)with statistical significant difference(P<0.05).After treatment,the levels of C-reactive protein in the treatment and control groups were(12.21±2.35)and(15.18±2.25)mg·L-1,the levels of procalcitonin were(0.49±0.13)and(0.78±0.21)ng·mL-1,the levels of CD3+were(58.72±5.13)%and(54.21±4.47)%,the CD4+/CD8+ratios were 1.71±0.23 and 1.43±0.17,respectively.The differences were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The adverse drug reactions of treatment group were chest tightness,nausea,and vomiting,while those in the control group were hypotension,nausea,and vomiting.The total incidences of adverse drug reactions in the treatment and control groups were 9.80%and 5.88%,without significant difference(P>0.05).Conclusion Hydrocortisone injection combined with continuous blood purification have a definitive clinical efficacy in the sepsis patients,which can improve the patients'immune function,reduce inflammatory reactions,without increasing the incidences of adverse drug reactions.
10.Mechanism of Intervening with Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Rats with Spleen Deficiency by Xingpi Capsules Through Regulating 5-HT-RhoA/ROCK2 Pathway
Gang WANG ; Lingwen CUI ; Xiangning LIU ; Rongxin ZHU ; Mingyue HUANG ; Ying SUN ; Boyang JIAO ; Ran WANG ; Chun LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(6):60-69
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy of Xingpi capsules (XPC) in treating diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) with spleen deficiency and elucidate its potential molecular mechanisms. MethodsA rat model of IBS-D with spleen deficiency was established by administering senna leaf in combination with restrained stress and swimming fatigue for 14 d. Ten specific pathogen free (SPF)-grade healthy rats were used as the normal control group. After successful modeling, SPF-grade rats were randomly divided into a model group, a pinaverium bromide group (1.5 mg·kg-1), and low- and high-dose XPC groups (0.135 and 0.54 g·kg-1), with 10 rats in each group. Rats in the normal control group and the model group were given distilled water by gavage, while the remaining groups were administered corresponding drug solutions by gavage once a day for 14 consecutive days. The rat body weights and fecal condition were observed every day, and the Bristol score was recorded. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to determine the levels of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in serum and colon tissue. Transmission electron microscopy was used to observe the microvilli and tight junctions in the colon. The integrity of the colonic barrier, intestinal motility, and expression of related pathway proteins were evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, immunohistochemistry, and Western blot. ResultsCompared with those in the normal control group, rats in the model group showed a significantly decreased body weight and increased diarrhea rate, diarrhea grade, and Bristol score (P<0.01). HE staining revealed incomplete colonic mucosa in the model group, with evident congestion and edema observed. Electron microscopy results indicated decreased density and integrity of the colonic barrier, shedding and disappearance of microvilli, and significant widening of tight junctions. The expression levels of colonic tight junction proteins Occludin and Claudin-5 were downregulated (P<0.01), and the levels of 5-HT in serum and colon tissue were elevated (P<0.01). The small intestine propulsion rate significantly increased (P<0.01), and the expression of contractile proteins Ras homolog family member A (RhoA) and Rho-associated coiled-coil containing protein kinase 2 (ROCK2) in colon and phosphorylation of myosin light chain (MLC20) were upregulated (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the treatment groups showed alleviated diarrhea, diarrhea-associated symptoms, and pathological manifestations of colon tissue to varying degrees. Specifically, high-dose XPC exhibited effectively relieved diarrhea, promoted recovery of colonic mucosal structure, significantly reduced congestion and edema, upregulated expression of Occludin and Claudin-5 (P<0.01), decreased levels of 5-HT in serum and colon tissue (P<0.05,P<0.01), significantly slowed small intestine propulsion rate (P<0.01), and significantly downregulated expression of contractile proteins RhoA and ROCK2 in colon and phosphorylation of MLC20 (P<0.05,P<0.01). ConclusionXPC effectively alleviates symptoms of spleen deficiency and diarrhea and regulates the secretion of brain-gut peptide. The characteristics of XPC are mainly manifested in alleviating IBS-D with spleen deficiency from the aspects of protecting intestinal mucosa and inhibiting smooth muscle contraction, and the mechanism is closely related to the regulation of the 5-HT-RhoA/ROCK2 pathway expression.


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