1.Research progress of stem cells in hair follicle regeneration
Yuwei DING ; Guohua XIN ; Yuanlin ZENG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(50):7579-7585
BACKGROUND:Stem cel s have the potential to differentiate into various organs and tissues. In recent years, stem cel s have been proved to differentiate into hair fol icles under certain conditions. OBJECTIVE:To review the research progress and prospect of stem cel s differentiating to hair fol icles, thereby providing a reliable basis for clinical treatment of serious hair fol icle injury. METHODS:A computer-based search of PubMed, EMBASE, WanFang, CNKI databases was performed for related articles published between 2013 and 2015, using the keywords of“cel hair, fol icle stem, medicine regenerative, differentiation”in English and Chinese. A total of 207 articles were retrieved, and final y 34 articles were included in result analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Stem cel s from different sources al have the ability to differentiate into hair fol icles under certain inductions. However, it is important to seek more scientific and rational methods for the differentiation of stem cel s into hair fol icles based on overcoming their own shortcomings. A great progress has been made in animal experiments and subclinical trials, and even a great breakthrough in some aspects. Further studies on combining the advantages and overcoming the shortcomings of various stem cel s during differentiation are required for the clinical treatment of serious hair fol icle injury.
2.Application of 23G minimally vitrectomy trocar in acute angle closure glaucoma
Yuwei GAO ; Shuxin ZHANG ; Li SUN ; Xin ZHOU
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(4):369-371
Objective To evaluate the outcome of 23G minimally vitrectomy trocar on eyes with acute angle closure glaucoma.Methods A retrospective review was performed of patients with acute angle closure glaucoma who underwent combined compound trabeculectomy from September,2014 to June,2015 in Beijing MEM care system.Intraoperative 23G minimally vitrectomy trocar was used in all of the patients.30 eyes of 30 patients were enrolled in the study.All patients were followed up for 12 months.Visual acuity,intraocular pressure and complications were observed.Results No serious complications such as explosive choroid hemorrhage and retinal hemorrhage occurred during operation.All of 30 eyes maintained adequate pressure control.The average postoperative IOP was (15.93 ± 1.35) mmHg (1 kPa =7.5 mmHg),was less than the preoperative (56.34 ± 6.96) mmHg (P =0.00).And the visual acuity in 23 eyes were improved.Conclusion Combined trabeculectomy with 23G minimally vitrectomy trocar in acute angle closure glaucoma patients is a kind of safe and effective operation method,can obviously reduce the intraoperative explosive choroid hemorrhage.
3.Comparison of the reliability and validity of two incontinence-associated dermatitis risk assessment instruments in the patients with incontinence
Huimin XU ; Juan WU ; Lihua LU ; Xiaoyan CHEN ; Huifen XU ; Xin CHEN ; Yuwei MAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(19):1446-1449
Objective To compare the reliability and validity of 2 incontinence- associated dermatitis (IAD) risk assessment tools (IAD risk assessment scale and PAT) in patients with incontinence, and to search for the best risk assessment tool. Methods A total of 101 IAD cases were chosen from the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University.Reliability was evaluated by the inter- rater reliability,internal consistency,item sensitivity analysis and retest reliability; validity was evaluated by the structure validity and predictive validity. Results Cronbach α was 0.313 (IAD risk assessment scale) and 0.421(PAT);Cronbach α coefficient was the highest after the items that Change sheets and mats and relevant factors were removed respectively in two tools,which were 0.431, 0.428; The correlation between the total scores were 0.711 (P<0.01)(IAD risk assessment scale)and 0.498 (PAT)(P<0.01);Area under curve were 0.661 (IAD risk assessment scale),0.864 (PAT); the best cut-off value to forecast a poor prognosis was 53.5 (IAD risk assessment scale),6.5 (PAT). Conclusions The reliability and validity of IAD risk assessment scale and PAT are low. The change of sheets and mats and Related influencing factors are needed to be adjusted and revised.
4.Quantification of Nerve Viscosity Using Shear Wave Dispersion Imaging in Diabetic Rats: A Novel Technique for Evaluating Diabetic Neuropathy
Feifei LIU ; Diancheng LI ; Yuwei XIN ; Fang LIU ; Wenxue LI ; Jiaan ZHU
Korean Journal of Radiology 2022;23(2):237-245
Objective:
Viscoelasticity is an essential feature of nerves, although little is known about their viscous properties. The discovery of shear wave dispersion (SWD) imaging has presented a new approach for the non-invasive evaluation of tissue viscosity.The present study investigated the feasibility of using SWD imaging to evaluate diabetic neuropathy using the sciatic nerve in a diabetic rat model.
Materials and Methods:
This study included 11 diabetic rats in the diabetic group and 12 healthy rats in the control group.Bilateral sciatic nerves were evaluated 3 months after treatment with streptozotocin. We measured the nerve cross-sectional area (CSA), nerve stiffness using shear wave elastography (SWE), and nerve viscosity using SWD imaging. The motor nerve conduction velocity (MNCV) was also measured. These four indicators and the histology of the sciatic nerves were then compared between the two groups. The performance of CSA, SWE, and SWD imaging in distinguishing the two groups was assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis.
Results:
Nerve CSA, stiffness, and viscosity in the diabetic group was significantly higher than those in the control group (all p < 0.05). The results also revealed a significantly lower MNCV in the diabetic group (p = 0.005). Additionally, the density of myelinated fibers was significantly lower in the diabetic group (p = 0.004). The average thickness of the myelin sheath was also lower in the diabetic group (p = 0.012). The area under the ROC curve for distinguishing the diabetic neuropathy group from the control group was 0.876 for SWD imaging, which was significantly greater than 0.677 for CSA (p = 0.030) and 0.705 for SWE (p = 0.035).
Conclusion
Sciatic nerve viscosity measured using SWD imaging was significantly higher in diabetic rats. The viscosity measured using SWD imaging performed well in distinguishing the diabetic neuropathy group from the control group.Therefore, SWD imaging may be a promising method for the evaluation of diabetic neuropathy.
5.TACE using lobaplatin and arsenic trioxide for the treatment of primary hepatic carcinoma in elderly patients: observation of its clinical efficacy
Xin TANG ; Yuyu LIU ; Fangyuan JING ; Yuwei LI
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(12):1136-1139
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) by combination use of lobaplatin and arsenic trioxide in treating primary hepatocellular carcinoma (PHC) in elderly patients.Methods Based on the different medication program,a total of 95 PHC patients,whose liver function belonged to Child-Pugh A or B grade (middle-late stage PHC) or who suffered from early-stage PHC and were unwilling to undergo surgical treatment,were divided into the observation group (n=48) and the control group (n=47).TACE was performed in all patients of both groups.Lobaplatin (40 mg/m2) and arsenic trioxide (10 mg/m2) were adopted for patients of the observation group,while arsenic trioxide (10 mg/m2) was employed for patients of the control group.TACE was carried out once every 6 weeks.The objective response rate (ORR),disease control rate (DCR),the median progression free survival time (mPFS) and the incidence of adverse reactions of both groups were analyzed.Results The ORR of the observation group and the control group was 50.0% and 48.9% respectively,and the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05).The DCR of the observation group and the control group was 85.4% and 80.9% respectively,and the difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05).The mPFS of the study group and the control group was 9 months and 6 months respectively,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001).The main adverse reactions in the two groups were nausea,vomiting,fever,elevation of aminotransferase,etc.,but the differences between the two groups were not statistically significant (P> 0.05).Conclusion For the treatment of PHC in elderly patients,TACE by combination use of lobaplatin and arsenic trioxide can prolong mPFS,and the adverse reactions can be well tolerated by patients.This therapeutic regimen may be a better treatment means for PHC in elderly patients.However,large sample randomized and controlled studies are needed to further confirm its curative effect before it can be reliably used as a routine clinical medication regimen.
6. Study on the comparison of diagnostic of K-TIRADS, ACR-TIRADS and ATA in CAD and diagnosis of thyroid nodules by computer-assisted ultrasonography
Xiaoyu LI ; Jinging LIU ; Liping LIU ; Wenwen FAN ; Yuwei XIN ; Yanping SHI ; Lingling WEI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(10):888-892
Objective:
To explore the diagnostic efficiency of K-TIRADS, ACR-TIRADS and ATA risk stratification in computer-aided detection and diagnosis(CAD) software and the application value of CAD-assisted ultrasound physicians in diagnosing thyroid nodules.
Methods:
One hundred and ninety-two thyroid nodules with postoperative pathological results were retrospectively analyzed. All of them were graded by K-TIRADS, ACR-TIRADS and ATA with CAD software, and the best guide was recognized by calculating the area under the ROC curve, sensitivity and specificity. Then, based on the best guidelines for the classification criteria, the double-blind method was used to compare the ability of the same ultrasonologist to diagnose thyroid nodules before and after CAD.
Results:
The AUC value of K-TIRADS, ACR-TIRADS, ATA was 0.88, 0.77, 0.62 respectively in the CAD software. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (
7.Preliminary study of shear wave dispersion imaging in the evaluation of hepatic acute graft-versus-host disease
Yu XIONG ; Yuwei XIN ; Yiqun LIU ; Linlin QU ; Jiaan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2023;32(3):263-267
Objective:To investigate the feasibility of using shear wave dispersion (SWD) imaging in evaluating acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) of the liver.Methods:A total of 42 Wistar rats were used as receptors and 10 Fischer 344 rats were used as donors for bone marrow transplantation to establish aGVHD models. Six rats were randomly selected every week for clinical observation and scoring. Then, ultrasonic SWD was performed to obtain shear wave speed (SWS) and shear wave dispersion slope (SWDS). Then, the histological characteristics were used as a reference standard, and the rats were divided into two groups: the group without aGVHD (nGVHD group) and the group with aGVHD. The differences in the clinical score and SWD values between the two groups were compared, the meaningful indexes were screened by binary Logistic regression analysis, and the joint prediction parameters were obtained. The ROC curve was plotted and the diagnostic efficiency was compared. The correlations between SWS, SWDS, clinical score and pathological grade were analyzed.Results:Clinical score, SWS, and SWDS in aGVHD group were higher than those in the nGVHD group (all P<0.05). The correlation between SWDS and pathological grade ( r=0.774, P<0.001) was higher than those between SWS, clinical score and pathological grade ( r=0.579, P=0.005; r=0.452, P=0.034). Logistic regression showed that SWDS was a significant indicator. In addition, the AUC values determined by SWDS and predictive parameters were (0.859, 0.886), which were significantly higher than the AUC of the clinical score (0.760, P<0.05). Conclusions:SWD imaging technology may become a promising method to evaluate hepatic aGVHD.
8.Predisposing causes and echocardiographic findings of fetal cardiac calcifications
Xiaowei LIU ; Xu YANG ; Xiaoyan HAO ; Yuwei FU ; Yanping RUAN ; Xin WANG ; Xiuqin SONG ; Yihua HE
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2018;34(3):395-398
Objective To discuss the predisposing causes and echocardiographic findings of abnormal cardiac calcifications in fetuses.Methods The echocardiographic and pathological data of 12 fetuses with abnormal cardiac calcifications were retrospectively reviewed,and the pregnancy outcome,predisposing cause and echocardiographic features were analyzed.Results Associated maternal positive anti-SSA/SSB antibody was found in 8 fetuses.The echocardiographic findings of these 8 fetuses were extensive hyper-echogenic thickened atrial wall,interatrial septal and atrioventricular roof.Cardiac myocardium dystrophic calcification was found in 3 fetuses with focal or extensive hyper-echogenic of myocardium.Idiopathic infantile calcification with thickening and hyper-echogenic wall of main pulmonary artery and aorta with obvious stenosis of artery were observed in 1 fetus.One fetus with dystrophic myocardium calcification was continued in pregnancy,1 maternal anti-SSA/SSB antibody (+) baby was born,and 10 fetuses were terminated.Conclusion Maternal anti SSA/ SSB antibody (-) is predominantly associated with fetal cardiac calcification.Fetal abnormal cardiac calcification with different predisposing causes have different echocardiographic features.
9.Study on the comparison of diagnostic of K‐TIRADS ,ACR‐TIRADS and ATA in CAD and diagnosis of thyroid nodules by computer‐assisted ultrasonography
Xiaoyu LI ; Jinging LIU ; Liping LIU ; Wenwen FAN ; Yuwei XIN ; Yanping SHI ; Lingling WEI
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2019;28(10):888-892
Objective To explore the diagnostic efficiency of K‐T IRADS ,ACR‐T IRADS and AT A risk stratification in computer‐aided detection and diagnosis ( CAD ) software and the application value of CAD‐assisted ultrasound physicians in diagnosing thyroid nodules . Methods One hundred and ninety‐two thyroid nodules with postoperative pathological results were retrospectively analyzed . All of them were graded by K‐T IRADS ,ACR‐T IRADS and A T A with CAD software ,and the best guide was recognized by calculating the area under the ROC curve ,sensitivity and specificity . T hen ,based on the best guidelines for the classification criteria , the double‐blind method was used to compare the ability of the same ultrasonologist to diagnose thyroid nodules before and after CAD . Results T he AUC value of K‐T IRADS , ACR‐T IRADS ,A T A was 0 .88 ,0 .77 ,0 .62 respectively in the CAD software . T he difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( P <0 .05 ) . T here was no significant difference in the specificity between K‐T IRADS and A T A ( P =0 .176 ) ,w hich were both higher than ACR‐T IRADS with statistically significant differences ( P < 0 .05 ) . T he AUC value of the diagnosis among CAD itself , ultrasound physicians and physicians combined CAD was 0 .88 ,0 .80 ,0 .93 ,respectively . T he difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( P <0 .05) . T here was no significant difference in the sensitivity between CAD itself and physicians combined CAD ( P =0 .163 ) ,w hich were both higher than ultrasound physicians with statistical significant differences( P <0 .05) . Among ultrasound physicians ,CAD itself and physicians combined CAD ,the difference in specificity between the two groups was statistically significant ( P <0 .05) . Conclusions All the three risk stratification systems of thyroid ultrasound in CAD software have good diagnostic values ,among w hich K‐T IRADS has the largest AUC . T he CAD software can assist ultrasound physicians to improve the thyroid nodule diagnostic performance , and has a good clinical application prospect .
10.Research on the hot topics of health popular science based on 10 WeChat official accounts of traditional Chinese medicine hospitals in Beijing
Lei LIU ; Guoyong YU ; Qin ZHOU ; Xin LIN ; Yuwei LIU ; Chen LIANG
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2019;35(7):585-589
Objective To analyze 10 WeChat official accounts of traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM) hospitals in Beijing and their data, to figure out the popular health topics well received by followers, for the purpose of disseminating health knowledge more precisely and efficiently in further work and public service. Methods Python and open API interface were used to scrawl the articles pushed by these accounts from July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, identifying topics of high Pviews and thumbs up as the text corpus of hot topics. Furthermore, working with text mining technology, the paper counted the term frequency(TF) and clustered the corpus to finally detect the most popular topics of health knowledge and needs of information by the public. Results Within the given period, the results showed that the top 5 key words with high TF in popular health science included: hypertension, cough, sleep, Gaofang( herbal paste) and pain. In the top 10 clustered hot topics, the followings received high level of public awareness and interpreted by more articles posted by the Wechat official accounts: kidney diseases, genital diseases(female/male) and seasonal affective disorder. Conclusions Methods used in the study can accurately round up popular TCM topics, practical needs of health knowledge of the people, and discover the disease diagnosis, treatment and health issues of the highest public concern, for guidance of the hospitals in their health education and popular science work using new media.