1.Association study on interaction effects of 5-HT receptor related genes and suicidal behavior in major depressive disorder
Zhuowen LI ; Jingsong MA ; Dong QI ; Jian ZHANG ; Xiaohui QIU ; Xiuxian YANG ; Zhengxue QIAO ; Lin WANG ; Yanjie YANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(7):610-614
Objective To investigate the single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) of 5-HT1BR(rs6298),5-HT2AR(rs6311,rs6313) and 5-HT2BR(rs765458) gene,and their gene-gene interactions on suicidal behavior in major depressive disorder.Methods The blood samples were taken from 281 depression patients with impulsive suicide attempt and 281 age-matched healthy controls from a hospital in Harbin city,Heilongjiang province.The DNA isolated from blood samples and was genotyped using TapMan SNP genotyping probe.χ2 test was used to compare differences in the distribution of gene alleles between cases and controls.Haplotype and linkage disequilibrium(LD) analysis was performed using Haploview 4.0 software.GMDR was used to analyze the gene-gene interaction.Results The rs6313 and rs6311 of the 5-HT2AR gene were in strong linkage disequilibrium (D=0.756,r2=0.375).There was a significant gene-gene interaction of 5-HT1BR (rs6298),5-HT2AR (rs6311,rs6313) and 5-HT2BR(rs765458) on suicidal behavior(P<0.05).In this model,the test accuracy was 0.6182 and CV value was 10/10.Conclusion A haplotype containing rs6311 and rs6313 of 5-HT2AR gene is associated with suicidal behavior.The interaction of 5-HT1BR gene (rs6298),5-HT2AR gene (rs6311,rs6313) and 5-HT2BR gene (rs765458) are associated with depression suicidal behavior.
2.Exploring occupational hazards and protective strategies in power generation enterprises
Xian LI ; Xiao HOU ; Linzheng ZHANG ; Fei YAN ; Shufan CHANG ; Zhuowen WANG ; Yang CHEN ; Wei WANG
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(2):235-241
Currently, power generation in China is dominated by thermal power, wind power, nuclear power, and hydropower enterprises. The power source mainly comes from thermal power generation. The occupational hazards in thermal power station are noise, high temperature, power frequency electric fields, dust, and chemical toxins and so on, with noise and dust (silica and coal dust) being the primary factors. The occupational hazards in wind power station are noise, power frequency electric fields, high temperature, low temperature, and chemical toxins (sulfur hexafluoride, toluene, styrene, etc.), with noise and power frequency electric fields being the major concerns. The occupational radiation hazards in nuclear power station are gamma rays, beta rays, X-rays, neutrons, alpha rays, and radioactive aerosols. There is special attention in radiation protection but not enough protection in non-radioactive hazards such as noise, high temperature, and ammonia. The occupational hazards in hydropower station are noise, power frequency electric fields, vibration, radon and its de-composites, and chemical toxins, with noise and power frequency electric fields being the primary hazards. Different categories of power generation enterprises should identify key hazards and work site for occupational disease prevention and control based on the features of occupational hazards. Improving occupational health management and protection levels are essential measures.
3.Role of Ca2+in electromagnetic field regulation on osteoblast proliferation and differentiation
Guangwei ZHANG ; Zhuowen LIANG ; Zhi YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Physics 2024;41(1):95-100
Objective To explore the effects of electromagnetic field(EMF)on thechange of Ca2+ in osteolbast from the qualitative and quantitative perspectives,and try to identify the role of Ca2+in EMF regulation on osteoblast proliferation and differentiation.Methods A platform was established for generating sine EMF with a frequency of 38.7 Hz and a strength of 1.5 mT.The MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts were randomly divided into control group and experimental group(EMF intervention for 8 h per day).CCK8 was used to detect osteoblast proliferation,ALP staining to detect osteoblast differentiation,and Ca2+fluorescence probes and flow cytometer to detect the Ca2+concentration in osteoblasts.Results CCK8 result showed that EMF intervention for 48,72,96 and 120 h could significantly promote osteoblast proliferation.After 14 days of EMF intervention,the positive expression of ALP was significantly higher in EMF group than in control group.Ca2+fluorescent staining and flow cytometry results revealed that EMF intervention could increase the Ca2+in osteoblasts.Conclusion The EMF-induced upregulation of Ca2+ signal in osteoblasts may be closely related to the promotions of osteoblast proliferation and differentiation by EMF,but which Ca2+-related biosignaling pathways are involved in the EMF promoting osteoblast proliferation and differentiation remains to be further investigated.
4.Construction and application of a program for improving care ability of caregivers for children with home enteral tube feeding based on timing theory
Yinxue ZHANG ; Ying GU ; Zhuowen YU ; Yuxia YANG ; Yiwen ZHOU ; Chunmei LU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(22):2957-2966
Objective:To construct a program for improving care ability of caregivers for children with home enteral tube feeding (HETF) based on timing theory, and explore its preliminary effects.Methods:Based on the framework of timing theory and literature review, intervention measures to improve the care ability of caregivers for children with HETF were extracted and summarized to form a preliminary program draft. Fourteen caregivers with experience in caring for children with HETF were subjected to qualitative interviews to supplement the content of the program, and the program was revised through expert meetings to form the final draft. Non-synchronous control method was adopted, and 89 children with HETF and 89 caregivers of them admitted to the Children's Hospital of Fudan University from March 2022 to February 2023 were continuously included as study subjects. The children and their caregivers included from March to August 2022 were in control group ( n=42), and the children and their caregivers included from September 2022 to February 2023 were in intervention group ( n=47), and the plan was preliminarily applied. Family Caregiver Task Inventory (FCTI) was used to evaluate the impact of the program on improving caregiver care ability. Age specific body weight z-values, height specific body weight z-values, and complications were used to evaluate the impact of the program on the growth and development of children and the incidence of tube feeding complications. The data was collected at the time of enrollment and one, two, and three months after discharge. Results:There were 66 children who completed the whole study, including 33 children in the control group and the intervention group, and 33 caregivers in each group. The application results showed that the total score of FCTI in the intervention group decreased from (25.91±2.94) at enrollment to (5.85±2.60) at three months after discharge, while the total score of FCTI in the control group decreased from (26.12±4.34) at enrollment to (12.52±3.60) at three months after discharge, and the total score of FCTI in both groups decreased over time. At one, two, and three months after discharge, the total FCTI score of the intervention group was lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). At three months after discharge, the incidence of complications in children with HETF in the intervention group was lower than that in the control group with a statistical difference ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:The program for improving care ability of caregivers for children with HETF based on timing theory is scientific and provides basis for the management of home tube feeding of children.
5.Clinical effect of polymer-free sirolimus-eluting Nano stent on patients with coronary artery stenosis
Xinjun CHEN ; Ruolong ZHEN ; Fengjiao HUANG ; Zengxin YANG ; Zhuowen XU ; Weizhang LI ; Hua ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2018;34(12):2042-2045
Objective To study the safety and effectiveness of polymer-free sirolimus-eluting Nano stent in patients with unstable angina pectoris. Methods Three hundred and twenty-one patients with unstable angina pectoris were divided into Nano stent group(group A,n=157)and Endeavor resolute stent group(group B,n=164). The cardiovascular events were compared postoperative 12 months. The minimal intima cavity area and mini-mum bracket section area and neointimal area were compared postoperative 12 months by intravascular unltrasound (IVUS). Results There were 7 cases of cardiovascular events in group A and 6 in group B postoperative 12 months(P=0.727)and 2 patients in group A and 3 in group B were re-implanted stent because of restenosis post-operative 12 months(P=0.672). The neointimal area were(0.31 ± 0.11 mm2)in group A and(0.29 ± 0.12 mm2) in group B postoperative 12 months(P = 0.985). The minimal intima cavity area(P = 0.921)and the minimum bracket section area(P=0.934)were narrower postoperative 12 months than immediately after the operation in two groups. Conclusion With less cardiovascular events and being safe and reliable,the clinical effect of polymer-free sirolimus-eluting Nano stent implantation is similar to that of Endeavor resolute stent implantation.
6.Bendamustine monotherapy for Chinese patient treatment with relapsed or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a phase Ⅱ, prospective, multicenter, single-arm study
Yan GAO ; Yu YANG ; Hong CEN ; Hong LIU ; Jinxiang FU ; Shunqing WANG ; Ru FENG ; Ding YU ; Xinyou ZHANG ; Zhuowen CHEN ; Yufu LI ; Huiqiang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2022;43(11):934-939
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bendamustine monotherapy in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) .Methods:This prospective, multicenter, open label, single-arm, phase Ⅱ study investigated bendamustine’s efficacy and safety in Chinese patients with R/R B-NHL. A total of 78 patients with B-NHL in 11 hospitals in China from March 2012 to December 2016 were included, and their clinical characteristics, efficacy, and survival were analyzed.Results:The median age of all patients was 58 (range, 24-76) years old, and 69 (88.4% ) patients had stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ disease. 61 (78.2% ) patients were refractory to previous treatments. Patients received a median of 4 (range, 1-10) cycles of bendamustine treatment. The overall response rate was 61.5 (95% CI 49.8-72.3) % , the median response duration was 8.3 (95% CI 5.5-14.0) months, and the complete remission (CR) rate was 5.1 (95% CI 1.4-12.6) % . In the full analysis set, median progression-free survival (PFS) and median OS were 8.7 (95% CI 6.7-13.2) months and 25.5 months (95% CI 14.2 months to not reached) , respectively, after a median follow-up of 33.6 (95% CI 17.4-38.8) months. Lymphopenia (74.4% ) , neutropenia (52.6% ) , and leukopenia (39.7% ) , thrombocytopenia (29.5% ) and anemia (15.4% ) were the most common grade 3-4 hematologic adverse events (AE) . The most frequent non-hematologic AEs included nausea (43.6% ) , vomiting (33.3% ) , and anorexia (29.5% ) . Univariate and multivariate analysis showed that <4 cycles of bendamustine treatment was a poor prognostic factor for PFS ( P=0.003) , and failure to accept fludarabine containing regimen was a poor prognostic factor for OS ( P=0.009) . Conclusion:Bendamustine monotherapy has good efficacy and safety in the treatment of patient with R/R B-NHL.
7.Clinical application of an artificial intelligence system in predicting benign or malignant pulmonary nodules and pathological subtypes
Zhuowen YANG ; Zhizhong ZHENG ; Bin LI ; Yiming HUI ; Mingzhi LIN ; Jiying DANG ; Suiyang LI ; Chunjiao ZHANG ; Long YANG ; Liang SI ; Tieniu SONG ; Yuqi MENG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(08):1086-1095
Objective To evaluate the predictive ability and clinical application value of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the benign and malignant differentiation and pathological type of pulmonary nodules, and to summarize clinical application experience. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with pulmonary nodules admitted to the Department of Thoracic Surgery, Second Hospital of Lanzhou University, from February 2016 to February 2025. Firstly, pulmonary nodules were divided into benign and non-benign groups, and the discriminative abilities of AI systems and clinicians were compared. Subsequently, lung nodules reported as precursor glandular lesions (PGL), microinvasive adenocarcinoma (MIA), and invasive adenocarcinoma (IAC) in postoperative pathological results were analyzed, comparing the efficacy of AI systems and clinicians in predicting the pathological type of pulmonary nodules. Results In the analysis of benign/non-benign pulmonary nodules, clinical data from a total of 638 patients with pulmonary nodules were included, of which there were 257 males (10 patients and 1 patient of double and triple primary lesions, respectively) and 381 females (18 patients and 1 patient of double and triple primary lesions, respectively), with a median age of 55.0 (47.0, 61.0) years. Different lesions in the same patient were analyzed as independent samples. Univariate analysis of the two groups of variables showed that, except for nodule location, the differences in the remaining variables were statistically significant (P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age, nodule type (subsolid pulmonary nodule), average density, spicule sign, and vascular convergence sign were independent influencing factors for non-benign pulmonary nodules, among which age, nodule type (subsolid pulmonary nodule), spicule sign, and vascular convergence sign were positively correlated with non-benign pulmonary nodules, while average density was negatively correlated with the occurrence of non-benign pulmonary nodules. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of the malignancy risk value given by the AI system in predicting non-benign pulmonary nodules was 0.811, slightly lower than the 0.898 predicted by clinicians. In the PGL/MIA/IAC analysis, clinical data from a total of 411 patients with pulmonary nodules were included, of which there were 149 males (8 patients of double primary lesions) and 262 females (17 patients of double primary lesions), with a median age of 56.0 (50.0, 61.0) years. Different lesions in the same patient were analyzed as independent samples. Univariate analysis results showed that, except for gender, nodule location, and vascular convergence sign, the differences in the remaining variables among the three groups of PGL, MIA, and IAC patients were statistically significant (P<0.05). Multinomial multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the differences between the parameters in the PGL group and the MIA group were not statistically significant (P>0.05), and the maximum diameter and average density of the nodules were statistically different between the PGL and IAC groups (P<0.05), and were positively correlated with the occurrence of IAC as independent risk factors. The average AUC value, accuracy, recall rate, and F1 score of the AI system in predicting lung nodule pathological type were 0.807, 74.3%, 73.2%, and 68.5%, respectively, all better than the clinical physicians’ prediction of lung nodule pathological type indicators (0.782, 70.9%, 66.2%, and 63.7% respectively). The AUC value of the AI system in predicting IAC was 0.853, and the sensitivity, specificity, and optimal cutoff value were 0.643, 0.943, and 50.0%, respectively. Conclusion This AI system has demonstrated high clinical value in predicting the benign and malignant nature and pathological type of lung nodules, especially in predicting lung nodule pathological type, its ability has surpassed that of clinical physicians. With the optimization of algorithms and the adequate integration of multimodal data, it can better assist clinical physicians in formulating individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for patients with lung nodules.