5.Exploration of Protection Mechanism of Traditional Chinese Medicine Knowledge from the Perspective of Ethics
Andi LI ; Tianyuan NIU ; Boyuan ZHANG ; Xiaoyong LI ; Xiaopei ZHAO ; Chang ZHOU
Chinese Medical Ethics 2018;31(6):683-687
Different from Western medicine theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge is tacit knowledge, and the Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge system also is a complete system independent from the Western medicine system. But the protection for Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge nowadays still mainly stems from the Western intellectual property system. The current intellectual property system is in a dilemma in the protection of Traditional Chinese Medicine due to its limitations, and it urgently needs to build a special knowledge protection system that is specially applicable to traditional knowledge;while using genetic resources protection system and benefit sharing system of traditional knowledge from Convention on Biological Diversity to protect Traditional Chinese Medicine has its advanced nature and rationality. In the premise of clarifying the definition of "intellectual property right of Traditional Chinese Medicine", this paper proposed 5 countermeasures and suggestions, including establishing the legal content of Traditional Chinese Medicine intellectual property, promoting the legislative coordination of existing intellectual property law and the Law of the People' s Republic of China on TCM, strengthening the institutional coordination of the Law of the People' s Republic of China on TCM, the Law of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Law of the People' s Republic of China on Drug Administration, promoting the institutional innovation at the local legislation level, and building a benefit sharing mechanism for the holders of Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge.
6.The new frontier: utilizing ChatGPT to expand craniofacial research
Andi ZHANG ; Ethan DIMOCK ; Rohun GUPTA ; Kevin CHEN
Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2024;25(3):116-122
Background:
Due to the importance of evidence-based research in plastic surgery, the authors of this study aimed to assess the accuracy of ChatGPT in generating novel systematic review ideas within the field of craniofacial surgery.
Methods:
ChatGPT was prompted to generate 20 novel systematic review ideas for 10 different subcategories within the field of craniofacial surgery. For each topic, the chatbot was told to give 10 “general” and 10 “specific” ideas that were related to the concept. In order to determine the accuracy of ChatGPT, a literature review was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane.
Results:
In total, 200 total systematic review research ideas were generated by ChatGPT. We found that the algorithm had an overall 57.5% accuracy at identifying novel systematic review ideas. ChatGPT was found to be 39% accurate for general topics and 76% accurate for specific topics.
Conclusion
Craniofacial surgeons should use ChatGPT as a tool. We found that ChatGPT provided more precise answers with specific research questions than with general questions and helped narrow down the search scope, leading to a more relevant and accurate response. Beyond research purposes, ChatGPT can augment patient consultations, improve healthcare equity, and assist in clinical decisionmaking. With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), it is important for plastic surgeons to consider using AI in their clinical practice to improve patient-centered outcomes.
7.Comparative Analysis of Outcomes and Clinicopathological Characteristics of Synchronous and Metachronous Contralateral Breast Cancer: A Study of the SEER Database
Ruiyue QIU ; Wen ZHAO ; Jiao YANG ; Yanwei SHEN ; Biyuan WANG ; Pan LI ; Andi ZHAO ; Qi TIAN ; Mi ZHANG ; Min YI ; Jin YANG ; Danfeng DONG
Journal of Breast Cancer 2019;22(2):297-310
PURPOSE: Numerous previous studies have reported inconsistent results about the differences between synchronous contralateral breast cancer (sCBC) and metachronous contralateral breast cancer (mCBC). This study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics and outcomes between sCBC and mCBC and determine predictive factors for the survival of sCBC and mCBC patients. METHODS: Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program database, we identified sCBC or mCBC patients from 2000 to 2010. The Kaplan-Meier method and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis were used to analyze overall survival and breast cancer-specific survival (BCSS) rates of sCBCs and mCBCs, respectively. RESULTS: Overall, 14,057 sCBC (n = 8,139, 57.9%) and mCBC (n = 5,918, 42.1%) patients were included. The first tumors of sCBC were more likely to have higher stage and more lymph and distant metastases, whereas those of mCBC were more often infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC), had localized stage, were estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) negative, and had less axillary nodal involvement. The second tumors of mCBC tended to be IDC and have higher grade, adverse stage, ER and PR-negativity; and more axillary nodal involvement, compared to the second tumors of sCBC. mCBC patients had significantly favorable 5-year BCSS but worse long-term BCSS compared with sCBC patients. Moreover, subgroup analysis revealed no significant difference of BCSS between sCBC and mCBC among patients aged 18–60 years. Multivariate analysis indicated that age, grade, and stage of 2 tumors; surgery for second tumor; and ER status of the second tumor were independent prognostic factors for BCSS of contralateral breast cancer (CBC). CONCLUSION: The characteristics and outcomes of sCBCs and mCBCs were substantially different. sCBC and mCBC patients may have different prognosis, and the prognosis of CBC depends on the first and second tumors.
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8.Analysis of the recurrence rate and risk factors of renal calculi after intracavitary lithotripsy
Xin GU ; Liwei JING ; Andi WANG ; Jun LIU ; Yongqiang DAI ; Baoling ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(10):39-41
Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of recurrence of renal calculi after intracavitary lithotripsy.Methods The clinical data of 190 patients with renal stones who un-derwent endoluminal lithotripsy in our hospital were retrospectively collected.Based on the results of CT,B-ultrasound,or X-ray examination of the urinary system during the 2-year follow-up period,therecurrence of renal calculi was analyzed.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the risk factors of stone recurrence.Results of 190 patients,49 patients experienced stone recurrence within 2 years after surgery,with a recurrence rate of 25.79%.Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that body mass index(BMI),diabetes,smoking,older age and hyperten-sion were protective factors for stone recurrence.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes and smoking were risk factors for stone recurrence,while age and hypertension were protec-tive factors for stone recurrence.Conclusion The recurrence of renal stone after intracavitary litho-tripsy is common.Diabetes and smoking are risk factors for the recurrence of renal stone,while older age and hypertension are protective factors.
9.Analysis of the recurrence rate and risk factors of renal calculi after intracavitary lithotripsy
Xin GU ; Liwei JING ; Andi WANG ; Jun LIU ; Yongqiang DAI ; Baoling ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2024;28(10):39-41
Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of recurrence of renal calculi after intracavitary lithotripsy.Methods The clinical data of 190 patients with renal stones who un-derwent endoluminal lithotripsy in our hospital were retrospectively collected.Based on the results of CT,B-ultrasound,or X-ray examination of the urinary system during the 2-year follow-up period,therecurrence of renal calculi was analyzed.Univariate and multivariate Logistic regression were used to analyze the risk factors of stone recurrence.Results of 190 patients,49 patients experienced stone recurrence within 2 years after surgery,with a recurrence rate of 25.79%.Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that body mass index(BMI),diabetes,smoking,older age and hyperten-sion were protective factors for stone recurrence.Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that diabetes and smoking were risk factors for stone recurrence,while age and hypertension were protec-tive factors for stone recurrence.Conclusion The recurrence of renal stone after intracavitary litho-tripsy is common.Diabetes and smoking are risk factors for the recurrence of renal stone,while older age and hypertension are protective factors.
10.Research progress on natural antibacterial ingredients of glass ionomer cement
ZHANG Yishuang ; TAO Dihao ; GUO Andi ; ZHENG Hao ; WANG Suping
Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2022;30(10):751-756
Glass ionomer cement (GIC) is widely used as a common filling material in dentistry but still exhibits problems with secondary caries and fractures. Thus, the antibacterial and anti-caries performance of GIC needs to be further improved. In recent years, natural antimicrobial components have become more desirable due to their good biological properties and low drug resistance. In this review, the natural antimicrobial ingredients in GIC modification are classified, reviewed and summarized according to the different sources of antimicrobial ingredients. In terms of animal origin, chitosan and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate exhibit antimicrobial properties without affecting the mechanical properties of materials; propolis and bioactive enzymes have good biocompatibility; in terms of plant origin, polyphenols help improve the antimicrobial and mechanical properties of the material; arginine has a good remineralization effect; and plant essential oils have a certain ion release effect. In terms of microbial origin, antibiotics greatly improve the antibacterial properties of materials; in addition, the combined application of natural antimicrobial ingredients also exhibited excellent performance. Despite these advantages, the optimal addition concentration and biocompatibility in vivo are questions that need to be further explored before clinical applications can be achieved.