1.Ultra-fast scanning scheme based on deep learning reconstruction for cervical MR examination
Xianfeng RAO ; Shuwen YANG ; Jing CHEN ; Zhengwen KANG ; Jianwei CHEN ; Zetao WU ; Tong WANG ; Bo WANG ; Qiusheng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(6):843-847
Objective To explore the feasibility and diagnostic value of ultra-fast scanning scheme based on deep learning-based reconstruction(DLR)for cervical MR examination.Methods Thirty-six subjects were prospectively enrolled and underwent both conventional scheme(scan time:6 min 14 s)and ultra-fast scheme(2 min)cervical spine MR scanning to acquire encompassing sagittal T1WI,sagittal adipose suppression T2WI and axial T2WI.The ultra-fast MRI were reconstructed using DLR method.The subjective and objective evaluations on imaging qualities of different MRIs were compared,along with the inter-observer agreement for diagnosing intervertebral disc degeneration and herniation.Results Compared with conventional MRI,artifacts in ultra-fast DLR images significantly reduced(P<0.05).The subjective evaluation results of MRI had good agreement(all Kappa≥0.60).Compared with conventional MRI,the sagittal T1WI,T2WI and axial T2WI obtained with ultra-fast DLR showed significantly improved signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)of the spinal cord,cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)and vertebral body,as well as the spinal cord/CSF contrast(all P<0.001).The Kappa value of 2 physicians for diagnosing intervertebral disc degeneration based on ultra-fast DLR and conventional scheme images was 0.94 and 1.00,respectively,of intervertebral disc herniation was 0.96 and 0.98,respectively.Conclusion Compared with conventional scanning scheme,using ultra-fast DLR scheme in cervical MR examination could shorten scanning time while achieve similar image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
2.FJX1 overexpression is associated with poor prognosis and promotes gastric cancer proliferation via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
Hao ZHANG ; Zhen ZHANG ; Qiusheng WANG ; Lian WANG ; Zi YANG ; Zhijun GENG ; Yueyue WANG ; Jing LI ; Lugen ZUO
Journal of Southern Medical University 2023;43(6):975-984
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the expression of four-jointed box kinase 1 (FJX1) in gastric cancer (GC), its correlation with survival outcomes of the patients, and its role in GC progression.
METHODS:
The expression level of FJX1 in GC tissues and normal gastric mucosal tissues and its correlation with the survival outcomes of GC patients were analyzed using TCGA and GEO database GC cohort. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect FJX1 expression level in clinical specimens of GC tissue, and its correlations with the patients' clinicopathological parameters and prognosis were analyzed. Bioinformatic analysis was performed to identify the potential pathways of FJX1 in GC. The effects of FJX1 overexpression or FJX1 silencing on GC cell proliferation and expressions of proliferation-related proteins, PI3K, AKT, p-PI3K, and p-AKT were evaluated using CCK-8 assay and Western blotting. The effect of FJX1 overexpression on GC cell tumorigenicity was evaluated in nude mice.
RESULTS:
GC tissues showed significantly higher expressions of FJX1 mRNA and protein compared with normal gastric mucosa tissues (P < 0.05). The high expression of FJX1 was associated with poor prognosis of GC patients (P < 0.05) and served as an independent risk factor for poor survival outcomes in GC (P < 0.05). FJX1 was expressed mainly in the cytoplasm of GC cells in positive correlation with Ki67 expression (R=0.34, P < 0.05), and was correlated with CA199 levels, depth of tumor infiltration and lymph node metastasis of GC (P < 0.05). In the cell experiment, FJX1 level was shown to regulate the expressions of Ki67 and PCNA and GC cell proliferation (P < 0.05). Gene set enrichment analysis indicated that the PI3K/AKT pathway potentially mediated the effect of FJX1, which regulated the expressions of PI3K and AKT and their phosphorylated proteins. In nude mice, FJX1 overexpression in GC cells significantly promoted the growth of the transplanted tumors (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
FJX1 is highly expressed in GC tissues and is correlated with poor prognosis of GC patients. FJX1 overexpression promotes GC cell proliferation through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, and may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker and therapeutic target for GC.
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Mice
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Cell Proliferation
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Ki-67 Antigen
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Mice, Nude
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Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases
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Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt
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Signal Transduction
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Stomach Neoplasms/pathology*
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Humans
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Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins/genetics*
3.Study of the malignant potential of histopathological category B3 and B5a lesions from percutaneous core needle biopsy process under the guidance of ultrasonography
Hui LI ; Chao JIA ; Jing WANG ; Penglin ZOU ; Long LIU ; Gang LI ; Xin LI ; Rong WU ; Lianfang DU ; Qiusheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2023;32(12):1076-1082
Objective:To investigate the malignant potential of histopathological class B3 and B5a lesions by ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy (CNB).Methods:Retrospective analysis of the histopathological results of 712 breast lesions that successively underwent CNB process and surgical resection in the Shanghai General Hospital from January 2018 to December 2022, of which 47 lesions were reported as class B3 and 70 lesions as class B5a.Results:CNB identified 47 category B3 lesions, comprising 19 cases of atypical ductal hyperplasia, 17 papillary lesions, 8 phyllodes tumors, and 3 complex sclerosing lesions. Of these cases, surgical pathology was in full agreement with CNB pathology in 27 instances, indicating a concordance rate of 57.4% (27/47) and an inconsistency rate of 42.6% (20/47). Out of the 20 inconsistent cases, 70.0% (14/20) were upgraded based on the findings from the surgical pathology.Specifically, 4 cases of atypical ductal hyperplasia and 2 cases of intraductal papilloma were upgraded to invasive breast cancer (B5b) after surgery. Among the 4 cases with puncture pathology indicating atypical ductal hyperplasia and one complex sclerosing lesion, these five lesions were upgraded to ductal carcinoma in situ (B5a) after surgery. Two puncture pathologies were diagnosed as atypical ductal hyperplasia, and these were upgraded to ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion (B5b) after surgery. One puncture pathology indicated a borderline phyllodes tumor, and this was upgraded to malignant phyllodes tumor (B5b) after surgery. And 30.0% (6/20) resulted in downgrade after surgery, specifically 4 cases of atypical ductal hyperplasia, which were downgraded to breast adenopathy (B2). Of these, 1 puncture pathology was identified as atypical ductal hyperplasia and one as a borderline phyllodes tumor, which were both downgraded to fibroadenoma (B2). Seventy lesions were diagnosed as B5a lesions by CNB pathology, with 28 of them showing complete concurrence with the surgical pathology, a concordance rate of 40.0% (28/70), and an inconsistency rate of 60.0% (42/70). Of the 42 cases with discrepancies, all 42 were upgraded, yielding an upgrading rate of 100% (42/42). Of these, 21 were upgraded to ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion (B5b) and 21 to invasive breast cancer (B5b).Conclusions:Lesions with CNB pathology in categories B3 and B5a have a high rate of postoperative escalation. B3 and B5a lesions should be treated with considerable care, especially atypical ductal hyperplasia, which should be surgically resected, and CNB examination should be performed twice if necessary.
4.Clinical comparative analysis of domestic 16-row and imported 8-row mobile CT head scans
Zhiqiang ZHANG ; Quanle ZHENG ; Haifeng WANG ; Lei YANG ; Fei LI ; Boyun DING ; Li ZHANG ; Shunyi ZHOU ; Yaxin JING ; Zhenfang WANG ; Fei GAO ; Qiusheng DAI ; Ruxiang XU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2020;19(4):376-380
Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of domestic 16-row and imported 8-row mobile CT in clinics.Methods:A total of 1469 patients accepted domestic 16-row mobile CT head scans (1604 times) from March 2017 to August 2018 in Bayi Brain Hospital Affiliated to 7 th Medical Center of General Hospital of People's Liberation Army and Langfang Aidebao Hospital; and 15510 patients accepted imported 8-row mobile CT head scans (24994 times) from January 2016 to August 2018 in Bayi Brain Hospital Affiliated to 7 th Medical Center of General Hospital of People's Liberation Army. All patients underwent horizontal plain and enhanced head scans, cerebral CT angiography (CTA), and helical 3D imaging; and the imaging quality, operating power consumption, computed tomography dose index volume (CTDIvol) and stability within scanning volume ranges under different scanning modes of the two CT scans were compared. Results:(1) Imaging quality: the horizontal scanning of domestic 16-row mobile CT could clearly display low-density tissues such as the eyeball, optic nerve, brain stem, sulcus and cerebral gyrus; the imaging quality of both CT scans in patients with traumatic subdural hematoma and ischemic stroke completely met the clinical diagnosis and treatment standards. (2) Operating power consumption: the per-hour operating power consumption of domestic 16-row mobile CT ([0.286±0.018] kW·h) was obviously lower than that of imported 8-row mobile CT ([0.485±0.028] kW·h). (3) Radiological hazard: the CTDIvol of the horizontal scanning volume range in domestic 16-row mobile CT ([36.270±0.281] mGy) was significantly lower than that in the imported 8-row mobile CT ([82.520±0.441] mGy, P<0.05); the CTDIvol of enhanced axis scan volume range in the domestic 16-row mobile CT ([36.270±0.335] mGy) was significantly lower than that in the imported 8-row mobile CT ([70.728±0.424] mGy, P<0.05); the CTDIvol in the volume of CTA imaging of domestic 16-row mobile CT ([20.600±0.087] mGy) was significantly lower than that in the imported 8-row mobile CT ([29.300±0.335] mGy, P<0.05). The domestic 16-row mobile CT was designed with shock absorbers and guides; domestic 16-row mobile CT had small load, a low center of gravity, and good stability as compared with imported 8-row mobile CT. Conclusion:In terms of head scanning applications, the imaging quality of domestic 16-row mobile CT and imported 8-row mobile CT is in full compliance with clinical diagnostic standards, but the energy consumption and radiation risk of domestic 16-row mobile CT is significantly lower than imported 8-row mobile CT, enjoying good stability as compared with imported 8-row mobile CT.
5.Novel 16-slice mobile CT head scan in 391 patients
Zhiqiang ZHANG ; Qiusheng DAI ; Fei LI ; Fei GAO ; Yaxin JING ; Ruonan BI ; Zhenfang WANG ; Rongrong CHEN ; Lida XU ; Daiqiang YIN ; Zhonghua YU ; Qiang ZHANG ; Ruxiang XU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2018;17(2):184-188
Objective To discuss the application of self-developed novel 16-slice mobile CT head scan.Methods A total of 391 patients were performed 16-slice mobile CT scan:145 were scanned in the emergency department,156 in the neurosurgical ICU,55 in the operated room,and 35 in the ambulance vehicle.Sixty-eight patients were with brain injury,122 were with cerebral hemorrhage,120 were with cerebral infarction,59 were with brain tumors,and 22 were with hemifacial spasm.Thirty-five patients were randomly selected from 391 patients and 8-slice mobile CT head scan was performed on them,which included 12 with brain injury,6 with cerebral hemorrhage,12 with cerebral infarction,3 with brain tumors and 2 with hemifacial spasm.The resolution,imaging quality,radiation doses,power consumption and performance stability of novel 16-slice mobile CT and 8-slice mobile CT head scan were compared.Results The resolution line pairs of brain tissues were 91 p/cm by 16-slice mobile CT and 71 p/cm by 8-slice mobile CT,respectively.The imaging quality of the two kinds of mobile CT head scans was high level to the clinic diagnostic criteria.The radiation dose of 16-slice mobile CT were 40.43 mGy,which decreased by 51.01% as compared with that of 8-slice mobile CT (82.52 mGy).The personal power consumption of 16-silce mobile CT (0.29 kW· h) decreased by 38.30% as compared with those of 8-layer mobile CT (0.47 kW· h).The 16-slice mobile CT kept regularly,while 8-slicer mobile CT stopped to work twice during clinical trial.Conclusion The 16-slice mobile CT scan has high resolution,fine imaging quality,low radiation dose,small power consumption and stable working performance.
6.Design and implementation of a resident information input system based on the android platform
Zhuguang SHAO ; Qiusheng ZHAO ; Zhiwei JING
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(1):46-49
ObjectiveAn input system was designed to solve the current problems of slow creation of electronic health record caused by the difficulty of resident information input.MethodsThe system,based on the Android platform,was designed to collect and save information by using PDA devices,and to send the information to the remote receiver over the wireless network with the hybrid encryption of DES and RSA.The receiver saved the information into the relational database after decryption.ResultsThe system saved acquisition time greatly compared to the traditional method.The transmission speed,security and reception rate of the system could well satisfy the requirements of information collection.ConclusionThe system provides a better way to solving the problems of heavy workload,low efficiency and high error rate in information collection,and will play an important role in practical life.
7.Occult breast cancer, report of 62 cases
Fengli GUO ; Qiusheng LIN ; Lijuan WEI ; Jing ZHAO ; Juntian LIU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;27(8):619-622
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical features and prognostic factors of occult breast cancer. MethodsThe clinical features and prognostic factors of 62 occult breast cancer patients,who were treated in Tianjin Cancer Hospital from October 1997 to October 2011,were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe 3-year,5-year and 10-year overall survival rates of 62 cases were 87.4%,76.4%,73.2% respectively,a median of 53 months.The 3-,5-,and 10-year overall survival rates of the patients with >4 positive lymph nodes are lower than that of patients with ≤4 nodes (77.8%,64.8%,38.9% vs.90.7%,86.7%,86.7%,P =0.015 ) ;The 3-year and 5-year overall survival rates of patients with primary cancer found in removed breast tissue are lower than that in those primary tumor was not found (60.0%,40.0%,40.0% vs.92.0%,83.6%,79.2%,P =0.023).The 3-year,5-year and 10-year overall survival rates in patients with recurrence and metastasis are lower than that of patients without (63.5%,28.6%,19.0% vs.97.1%,97.1 %,97.1%,P =0.000). ConclusionsThe prognosis of occult breast cancer is related with the number of positive lymph node,pathology,recurrence and metastasis.
8.Intracellular delivery of siRNAs mediated by ultrasound targeted microbubbles destruction and biodegradable nanoparticles carriers
Qiusheng SHI ; Ying SUN ; Huiping ZHANG ; Peifeng LIU ; Jing DU ; Fan LI ; Lianfang DU ; Yourong DUAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2011;20(5):445-450
Objective To investigate the intracellular delivery of siRNAs through the applications of ultrasound targeted microbubbles destruction(UTMD)and biodegradable nanoparticles carriers.Methods Preparation of nanoparticles with and without RGD sequences,parameters optimization via L16(45)orthogonal design,control experiments in groups of optimization,RGD targeted nanoparticles,non-RGD nanoparticles and blank control, and determinations by inverted fluorescence microscope and flow cytometry were performed.Results The uptake and fluorescence intensity of PC-3 cells in group of RGD targeted nanoparticle was (93.49±1.37)% and 34.28±2.06 respectively,and that in group of optimization was (88.33±1.24)% and 30.59±3.93 respectively(P>0.05).Whereas the uptake and fluorescence intensity of PC-3 cells in group of non-RGD nanoparticles was(71.24±2.80)% and 18.39±0.90 respectively,and that in group of optimization was (84.78±2.13)% and 27.18±0.91 respectively(P<0.05).ConclusionsThe applications of UTMD with RGD targted nanoparticles cannot increase the intracellular delivery of siRNAs.
9.Design and implementation of disease notification system based on HL7 standards
Zhiwei JING ; Qiusheng ZHAO ; Zhuguang SHAO ; Dilong WANG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2011;34(6):348-352
Objective According to the lack of timeliness in the current domestic disease notification system,an effective solution is proposed to solve the problem.Methods Based on research and analysis of the health information exchange standards HL7 (Health Level 7),which is widely used in the world,a solution on the base of HL7 standards is proposed in this study,to store,transfer,analyze and publish data.Results The solution allows medical institutions and the centers for disease control connect seamlessly,ensuring the data transfer in time,and publishing the data through Web service.Conclusion The solution can keep the people abreast of the latest status of the epidemic,and do their own protection as well as promote social stability.
10.Electrochemistry-based design of a detector for saliva glucose
Yongli ZHU ; Qiusheng ZHAO ; Zhuguang SHAO ; Zhiwei JING
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2007;0(30):-
A kind of saliva glucose detector based on electrochemistry is designed to measure the saliva glucose of diabetes mellitus, so as to achieve non-invasive measurement for diabetes mellitus state. A Prussian blue modified glassy carbon electrode was designed as the working electrode of the three-electrode system to improve the electrode sensitivity to H2O2's electrochemical reaction in a lower voltage. A three-electrode system was employed for measuring the current generated by the oxidation-reduction reaction of glucose catalyzed by glucose oxidase. Technique of shield-driving was used to avoid the attenuation of the voltage when it was processed, so as to ensure the precision measurement. A single chip microcomputer, C8051F020, was used to control the system and provide scanning voltage for the electrode, make A/D transition and process the result. Then the outputs were displayed on liquid crystal display. This detector's operating voltage was 0.496 V. The sensitivity was 0.1 mmol/L. There was a constant of proportionality between the measuring results of this detector and the precise analysator, Lanbiao LK98B. Results of the study show that this detector has low operating voltage, high sensitivity and good function of whole system, and can meet the request of measure.

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