1.Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain after lung surgery with integrated Traditional Chinese and Western medicine (2026 edition)
Jichen QU ; Wentian ZHANG ; Jianqiao CAI ; Zhigang CHEN ; Bin LI ; Wei DAI ; Xiangwu WANG ; Yan LI ; Xiang LÜ ; ; Yongfu ZHU ; Mingran XIE ; Sufang ZHANG ; Lei JIANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(04):522-534
Chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is a common long-term complication following lung surgery. Its high incidence significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and functional recovery, and imposes a substantial socioeconomic burden. This consensus aims to systematically establish a standardized integrated Chinese and Western medicine diagnostic and treatment framework for chronic post-lung surgery pain (CPLSP). Based on the latest domestic and international evidence-based medical research and multidisciplinary clinical experience, the working group comprehensively elaborates on core issues regarding CPLSP, including its definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical assessment, Western medical treatment, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment, and integrated strategies. The consensus emphasizes a patient-centered approach, adhering to the principles of multimodality, individualization, and stepwise management, highlighting the synergistic advantages of integrating Chinese and Western medicine throughout the entire perioperative management cycle encompassing "perioperative anti-inflammation, acute analgesia, and chronic rehabilitation." Through systematic literature retrieval and evidence integration, a total of 9 core recommendations were established to provide scientifically sound and clinically practical guidance.
2.Diagnostic Techniques and Risk Prediction for Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
Song HOU ; Lin-Shan ZHANG ; Xiu-Qin HONG ; Chi ZHANG ; Ying LIU ; Cai-Li ZHANG ; Yan ZHU ; Hai-Jun LIN ; Fu ZHANG ; Yu-Xiang YANG
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2025;52(10):2585-2601
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and metabolic disorders are the 3 major chronic diseases threatening human health, which are closely related and often coexist, significantly increasing the difficulty of disease management. In response, the American Heart Association (AHA) proposed a novel disease concept of “cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome” in October 2023, which has triggered widespread concern about the co-treatment of heart and kidney diseases and the prevention and treatment of metabolic disorders around the world. This review posits that effectively managing CKM syndrome requires a new and multidimensional paradigm for diagnosis and risk prediction that integrates biological insights, advanced technology and social determinants of health (SDoH). We argue that the core pathological driver is a “metabolic toxic environment”, fueled by adipose tissue dysfunction and characterized by a vicious cycle of systemic inflammation and oxidative stress, which forms a common pathway to multi-organ injury. The at-risk population is defined not only by biological characteristics but also significantly impacted by adverse SDoH, which can elevate the risk of advanced CKM by a factor of 1.18 to 3.50, underscoring the critical need for equity in screening and care strategies. This review systematically charts the progression of diagnostic technologies. In diagnostics, we highlight a crucial shift from single-marker assessments to comprehensive multi-marker panels. The synergistic application of traditional biomarkers like NT-proBNP (reflecting cardiac stress) and UACR (indicating kidney damage) with emerging indicators such as systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and Klotho protein facilitates a holistic evaluation of multi-organ health. Furthermore, this paper explores the pivotal role of non-invasive monitoring technologies in detecting subclinical disease. Techniques like multi-wavelength photoplethysmography (PPG) and impedance cardiography (ICG) provide a real-time window into microcirculatory and hemodynamic status, enabling the identification of early, often asymptomatic, functional abnormalities that precede overt organ failure. In imaging, progress is marked by a move towards precise, quantitative evaluation, exemplified by artificial intelligence-powered quantitative computed tomography (AI-QCT). By integrating AI-QCT with clinical risk factors, the predictive accuracy for cardiovascular events within 6 months significantly improves, with the area under the curve (AUC) increasing from 0.637 to 0.688, demonstrating its potential for reclassifying risk in CKM stage 3. In the domain of risk prediction, we trace the evolution from traditional statistical tools to next-generation models. The new PREVENT equation represents a major advancement by incorporating key kidney function markers (eGFR, UACR), which can enhance the detection rate of CKD in primary care by 20%-30%. However, we contend that the future lies in dynamic, machine learning-based models. Algorithms such as XGBoost have achieved an AUC of 0.82 for predicting 365-day cardiovascular events, while deep learning models like KFDeep have demonstrated exceptional performance in predicting kidney failure risk with an AUC of 0.946. Unlike static calculators, these AI-driven tools can process complex, multimodal data and continuously update risk profiles, paving the way for truly personalized and proactive medicine. In conclusion, this review advocates for a paradigm shift toward a holistic and technologically advanced framework for CKM management. Future efforts must focus on the deep integration of multimodal data, the development of novel AI-driven biomarkers, the implementation of refined SDoH-informed interventions, and the promotion of interdisciplinary collaboration to construct an efficient, equitable, and effective system for CKM screening and intervention.
3.Exploration of post competency-oriented standardized training for naval surgical residents
Min YAN ; Sili ZOU ; Nanzhe ZHONG ; Bo LI ; Xiang JIE ; Jinghui YANG ; Lei ZHU
Journal of Navy Medicine 2025;46(7):674-677
By reviewing the practice and current situation of the standardized training for naval surgical residents,in combination with the practice of the standardized training for resident doctors in Shanghai,this paper sums up the existing experience and explores clinical teaching,management and patterns of standardized training for naval residents based on the post competence.The aim of the study is to strengthen naval primary medical care,enhance trainees'working competence and medical support capabilities,improve the quality and level of standardized training for naval residents,so as to provide reference for the further development of the training strategy of naval officers.
4.ESTABLISHMENT AND APPLICATION OF A MULTIPLEX PCR DETECTION METHOD FOR THREE COMMON PATHOGENS CAUSING DIARRHEA IN YAKS
Yao PAN ; Jing ZHANG ; Mei-Jun JIN ; Ling-Xiang XIN ; Hai-Yue XIAO ; Yan LIU ; Wen-Sheng YAO ; Chuan CHENG ; Li-Li HAO ; Lan LAN ; Liang-Quan ZHU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(3):146-152
Objective To establish a rapid,sensitive,and specific multiplex PCR detection method for the simultaneous detection of Cryptosporidium,Eimeria,and bovine parvovirus.Methods Specific primers targeting the SSU rRNA genes of Cryptosporidium and Eimeria,as well as the VP2 gene of bovine parvovirus were designed and the corresponding recombinant plasmid standards were constructed.To establish the multiplex PCR method,the reaction conditions were optimized using temperature gradient PCR and single-variable control methods.The sensitivity,specificity,reproducibility,and clinical application of the protocol were evaluated.Results The optimal annealing temperature was found to be 60.5℃,and the forward and reverse primer concentrations were determined to be 0.2 μmol/L for Eimeria,and 0.4 μmol/L for Cryptosporidium and bovine parvovirus.The assay demonstrated high sensitivity,with detection limits of 243,260,and 3 110 copies for the recombinant plasmid standards of Cryptosporidium,Eimeria,and bovine parvovirus,respectively.Specificity testing showed no cross-reactivity with ten common bovine pathogens,including Salmonella,bovine viral diarrhea virus,and bovine rotavirus.Consistent intra-and inter-batch results confirmed the strong reproducibility of the method.Clinical application to 81 diarrhea samples from various regions in the Ganzi Prefecture,Sichuan,revealed positivity rates of 18.52%(15/81)for Cryptosporidium,34.57%(28/81)for Eimeria,and 18.52%(15/81)forbovineparvovirus,withamixedinfectionrateof3.7%(3/81).Conclusions Themultiplex PCR method established in this study offers a reliable tool for differential diagnosis and epidemiological investigation of the three common diarrheal pathogens in yaks.
5.Comparison of clinical outcomes between latissimus dorsi flap with implant and mesh with implant for immediate breast reconstruction: a BREAST-Q assessment
Tinghong XIANG ; Lu YIN ; Tianyi NI ; Yiwen GAO ; Yingying WANG ; Xianglong ZU ; Shujie RUAN ; Wei YAN ; Zhechen ZHU ; Jingping SHI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2025;41(7):710-718
Objective:To compare the clinical outcomes of immediate breast reconstruction using latissimus dorsi flap with implant versus mesh with implant based on BREAST-Q evaluation.Methods:From the clinical database of the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, the patients who underwent immediate breast reconstruction after total mastectomy from January 2020 to December 2023 were selected as the research subjects. All breast reconstruction surgeries were performed by the same surgeon. Patients were divided into two groups according to surgical methods: the latissimus dorsi muscle flap combined with implant immediate breast reconstruction group (LD group) and the mesh combined with implant immediate breast reconstruction group (mesh group). Patients were followed up in outpatient clinics or by telephone one year after surgery. The BREAST-Q was used to evaluate the surgical outcomes of both groups from four dimensions: psychosocial well-being, sexual well-being, chest-physical well-being, and breast satisfaction. The score range for each dimension was 0-100, with higher scores indicating greater patient satisfaction with quality of life and surgical outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 22.0 software. Normally distributed measurement data were expressed as Mean ± SD, and comparisons between the two groups were performed using independent sample t-test. Count data were expressed as number of cases and percentages, and comparisons between groups were performed using chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results:A total of 123 patients were included, with 59 patients in the LD group and 64 patients in the mesh group. In the LD group, the mean age was (37.7±7.0) years, body mass index (BMI) was (22.6±2.6) kg/m 2, and clinical tumor staging showed 2, 22, 30, and 5 cases for stages 0, Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅲ, respectively. In the mesh group, the mean age was (39.1±7.0) years, BMI was (22.6±2.8) kg/m 2, and clinical tumor staging showed 1, 25, 38, and 0 cases for stages 0, Ⅰ, Ⅱ, and Ⅲ, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in baseline characteristics including age, BMI, and clinical tumor staging (all P>0.05). One year after surgery, the BREAST-Q result showed no statistically significant differences between the LD group and mesh group in psychosocial well-being [(83.0±19.8) points vs. (80.8±19.3) points] and sexual well-being [(62.1±30.4) points vs. (65.8±25.6) points] (all P>0.05). However, the LD group had lower chest-physical well-being scores than the mesh group [(40.6±9.7) points vs. (45.1±9.6) points, P<0.05], while breast satisfaction scores were higher in the LD group than in the mesh group [(68.0±17.8) points vs. (59.8±12.6) points, P<0.01]. Conclusion:Immediate breast reconstruction by both latissimus dorsi flap with implant and mesh with implant can improve patients’ psychosocial and sexual well-being by enhancing breast appearance. However, LD technique provides better breast satisfaction, while the mesh technique offers advantages in physical well-being of the chest wall and upper body. Surgeons should select the most appropriate breast reconstruction technique based on patients’ anatomical conditions, treatment history, and individual needs to optimize postoperative quality of life and satisfaction.
6.Advances in Microfluidic Chip Based on Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification Technology for Rapid Detection of Foodborne Pathogens
Yan-Zhu PAN ; Jia-Hua TANG ; Yue-Xiang CHAI ; Lu-Xi SHU ; Jia-Xin XIE ; Yan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Analytical Chemistry 2025;53(9):1447-1456
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification(LAMP)is a newin vitronucleic acid amplification technique,which has been widely used in rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria,with advantages of high efficiency,simple operation and low cost.Microfluidic chip technique is a kind of miniaturized and integrated analytical technology,which integrates automation and high throughput,and can effectively avoid sample cross-contamination and has the advantages of high sample utilization rate and high cost-effectivenes.LAMP combined with microfluidic chip can detect multiple samples of the same pathogen at the same time or single samples of different pathogens at the same time,providing a new method for the rapid,field detection of pathogens.In this paper,the research progresses of LAMP microfluidic chip and its application in rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria in recent years were reviewed,and the future prospect was discussed.
7.Creation and Exploration of the"Organized Fill-in-the-Blank Format"Disci-pline Construction Model for Forensic Medicine in the New Era
Zhi-Wen WEI ; Hong-Xing WANG ; Jun-Hong SUN ; Hao-Liang FAN ; Hong-Liang SU ; Le-Le WANG ; Wen-Ting HE ; Zhe CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Xiang-Jie GUO ; Ji LI ; Geng-Qian ZHANG ; Xin-Hua LIANG ; Jiang-Wei YAN ; Qiang-Qiang ZHANG ; Cai-Rong GAO ; Ying-Yuan WANG ; Hong-Wei WANG ; Jun XIE ; Bo-Feng ZHU ; Ke-Ming YUN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2025;41(1):25-29
Forensic medicine has been designated as a first-level discipline,presenting new opportunities and challenges for the development of forensic medicine.Since the 1980s,the establishment of foren-sic medicine discipline and the cultivation of high-level forensic talents have become hot topics in the development of forensic medicine in China.Since the 13th Five-Year Plan,the forensic team of Shanxi Medical University has been aiming at the forefront,proposing the development goals of"Five First-class"and the discipline development path"Six Major Achievements".It has selected benchmark disci-plines,identified gaps in disciplinary development,unified thoughts,formulated completion timelines,concentrated superior resources,assigned tasks to individuals,and created an"Organized Fill-in-the-Blank Format"forensic medicine discipline construction model with the characteristics of the new era.The construction model of forensic medicine has achieved good results in the goals,discipline frame-work,scientific research,talent cultivation,discipline team and platform construction,forming a rela-tively complete discipline construction and management system,and accumulating valuable experience for the construction of first-level discipline and high-level talent cultivation of forensic medicine.
8.Efficacy of balloon stent or oral estrogen for adhesion prevention in septate uterus: A randomized clinical trial.
Shan DENG ; Zichen ZHAO ; Limin FENG ; Xiaowu HUANG ; Sumin WANG ; Xiang XUE ; Lei YAN ; Baorong MA ; Lijuan HAO ; Xueying LI ; Lihua YANG ; Mingyu SI ; Heping ZHANG ; Zi-Jiang CHEN ; Lan ZHU
Chinese Medical Journal 2025;138(8):985-987
9.Associations between Pesticide Metabolites and Decreased Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Among Solar Greenhouse Workers: A Specialized Farmer Group.
Teng Long YAN ; Xin SONG ; Xiao Dong LIU ; Wu LIU ; Yong Lan CHEN ; Xiao Mei ZHANG ; Xiang Juan MENG ; Bin Shuo HU ; Zhen Xia KOU ; Tian CHEN ; Xiao Jun ZHU
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(2):265-269
10.Increased Tertiary Lymphoid Structures are Associated with Exaggerated Lung Tissue Damage in Smokers with Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Yue ZHANG ; Liang LI ; Zi Kang SHENG ; Ya Fei RAO ; Xiang ZHU ; Yu PANG ; Meng Qiu GAO ; Xiao Yan GAI ; Yong Chang SUN
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2025;38(7):810-818
OBJECTIVE:
Cigarette smoking exacerbates the progression of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The role of tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS) in chronic lung diseases has gained attention; however, it remains unclear whether smoking-exacerbated lung damage in TB is associated with TLS. This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of pulmonary TLS in smokers with TB and to explore the possible role of TLS in smoking-related lung injury in TB.
METHODS:
Lung tissues from 36 male patients (18 smokers and 18 non-smokers) who underwent surgical resection for pulmonary TB were included in this study. Pathological and immunohistological analyses were conducted to evaluate the quantity of TLS, and chest computed tomography (CT) was used to assess the severity of lung lesions. The correlation between the TLS quantity and TB lesion severity scores was analyzed. The immune cells and chemokines involved in TLS formation were also evaluated and compared between smokers and non-smokers.
RESULTS:
Smoker patients with TB had significantly higher TLS than non-smokers ( P < 0.001). The TLS quantity in both the lung parenchyma and peribronchial regions correlated with TB lesion severity on chest CT (parenchyma: r = 0.5767; peribronchial: r = 0.7373; both P < 0.001). Immunohistochemical analysis showed increased B cells, T cells, and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 13 (CXCL13) expression in smoker patients with TB ( P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION
Smoker TB patients exhibited increased pulmonary TLS, which was associated with exacerbated lung lesions on chest CT, suggesting that cigarette smoking may exacerbate lung damage by promoting TLS formation.
Humans
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Male
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/immunology*
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Middle Aged
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Tertiary Lymphoid Structures/pathology*
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Adult
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Lung/pathology*
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Smoking/adverse effects*
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Smokers
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Aged
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed

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