1.Muscone improves coronary microvascular disease by promoting VEGF-mediated microvascular angiogenesis
Ziyang WANG ; Dingyuan TIAN ; Pan ZHENG ; Ming CHEN ; Zimeng ZHENG ; Fang DENG ; Zhihui ZHANG
Journal of Army Medical University 2025;47(19):2374-2384
Objective To explore the impact of Shexiang Baoxin Pill(SXBXP,a traditional Chinese patent medicine,broadly applied for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases)on coronary microvascular disease(CMD)and investigate the role and underlying mechanisms of muscone,a key bioactive component of the pills,in the treatment.Methods A total of 16 ob/ob mice(8 weeks old)were randomly and equally divided into an ob/ob-SXBXP group and a ob/ob-Control group,receiving 10 mg/kg·d SXBXP or PBS via oral gavage,and another 8 wild-type mice with the same genetic background(WT group)were subjected as a negative control group.Cell model of CMD was established based on mouse coronary microvascular endothelial cells(MCMEC)under ischemia and hypoxic(HI)condition,and the cells were further treated with 20 μg/mL SXBXP(HI+SX)and 30 μmol/L muscone(HI+Muscone),respectively.Echocardiography was carried out for coronary flow reserve(CFR)and left ventricular function,and laser speckle imaging was applied to evaluate myocardial blood flow(MBF).Microvascular density in the heart was evaluated with CD31 immunofluorescence staining.The expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)in cardiac microvascular endothelial cells of both mouse and cell models were detected by immunofluorescence staining and Western blot analysis.The proliferation and angiogenesis of MCMEC were observed by 5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine staining and angiogenesis experiments.Results In the ob/ob-Control group of mice,the levels of CFR,MBF,and cardiac microvascular density were significantly lower than those in the WT group(P<0.05),and these indicators were significantly improved in the ob/ob-SXBXP group when compared with the ob/ob-Control group(P<0.05),which indicates that SXBXP improves the CMD phenotype.The expression level of VEGF in cardiac microvascular endothelial cells was significantly lower in the ob/ob-Control mice than the WT mice(P<0.05),while the level in the ob/ob-SXBXP group was significantly higher than that in the ob/ob-Control group(P<0.05),illustrating that SXBXP may ameliorate CMD through VEGF-mediated microvascular angiogenesis.In vitro experiments further revealed that the VEGF expression level and the proliferation and angiogenesis abilities in MCMEC were significantly lower in the HI group than the cells under the normoxia control condition(P<0.05).Both SXBXP and muscone treatment resulted in enhanced expression of VEGF and improved proliferative and angiogenesis abilities of MCMEC(P<0.05).These results suggest that muscone could improve CMD by VEGF-mediated microvascular angiogenesis.Conclusion SXBXP can improve CMD.Muscone,as a key component of SXBXP,promotes microvascular angiogenesis by inducing the expression of VEGF,then enhances myocardial perfusion,and consequently alleviates CMD.
2.Expert consensus on imaging diagnosis and analysis of early correction of childhood malocclusion.
Zitong LIN ; Chenchen ZHOU ; Ziyang HU ; Zuyan ZHANG ; Yong CHENG ; Bing FANG ; Hong HE ; Hu WANG ; Gang LI ; Jun GUO ; Weihua GUO ; Xiaobing LI ; Guangning ZHENG ; Zhimin LI ; Donglin ZENG ; Yan LIU ; Yuehua LIU ; Min HU ; Lunguo XIA ; Jihong ZHAO ; Yaling SONG ; Huang LI ; Jun JI ; Jinlin SONG ; Lili CHEN ; Tiemei WANG
International Journal of Oral Science 2025;17(1):21-21
Early correction of childhood malocclusion is timely managing morphological, structural, and functional abnormalities at different dentomaxillofacial developmental stages. The selection of appropriate imaging examination and comprehensive radiological diagnosis and analysis play an important role in early correction of childhood malocclusion. This expert consensus is a collaborative effort by multidisciplinary experts in dentistry across the nation based on the current clinical evidence, aiming to provide general guidance on appropriate imaging examination selection, comprehensive and accurate imaging assessment for early orthodontic treatment patients.
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3.Tapping with plum-blossom needle combined with sulfur ointment and local irradiation for primary cutaneous amyloidosis: a case report.
Fasen DENG ; Xiao CHEN ; Weijuan ZHENG ; Ziyang HE ; Xinsheng CHEN
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2025;45(12):1800-1802
The paper reports one case of primary cutaneous amyloidosis (PCA) treated by tapping with plum-blossom needle combined with sulfur ointment and local irradiation. PCA in this case was manifested as generalized erythema, papules, plaques, lichenification, and severe pruritus. In treatment, tapping with plum-blossom needle was delivered at typical lesions to induce local congestion, redness, and minimal bleeding. After cleaned with sterile gauze for 10 s, 25% sulfur ointment was evenly applied, followed by local irradiation with a TDP lamp for 15 min. This session was repeated twice a week. In 1 month of treatment, the lesions turned flat and the skin was soft as the normal, with pigmentation and mild pruritus left. In 3 months of follow-up, no papules recurred, and mild pruritus presented occasionally.
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4.Exploring the Implementation Path of Digital Governance for Human Resources in Public Hospitals
Xiaoli ZHANG ; Shuhua CHEN ; Ziyang CAI ; Dan XIE ; Junzhang TIAN ; Guanming LI
Chinese Hospital Management 2025;45(12):98-100,104
Against the dual backdrop of increasingly mature big data applications and structural constraints in traditional human resource management models,comprehensive digital governance and reform of human resource management systems have become major challenges for public hospitals.By examining the core challenges faced by public hospitals in the big data era,it analyzes the implementation pathway of digital governance for human resource in public hospital,taking Guangdong Second People's Hospital as a practical case.lt summarizes the application effectiveness and the value of big data technology applucations in human resource management,providing support for talent system development.
5.Current visual fatigue among military pilots
Zeyu LI ; Guoheng ZHANG ; Shaoheng LI ; Tao CHEN ; Ziyang LUO ; Guorui DOU
Chinese Journal of Aerospace Medicine 2025;36(3):175-181
Objective:To investigate the incidence of visual fatigue among military pilots during flights or simulated flights and analyze the correlations among the multidimensional evaluation indicators of visual fatigue.Methods:A total of 172 pilots from an Air Force unit were selected between March 2022 and August 2023. A self-made pilot visual fatigue scale [involving the basic information, visual fatigue status scale (VFSS), and visual quality scale (VQS) was used. The visual fatigue among pilots of different types was compared. Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the correlations between the cumulative duration of visual display terminal (VDT) and the dimensions of the VFSS, as well as between dimensions of the VFSS and the VQS. Multiple linear regression was used to identify the determinants of the score of the VQS.Results:A total of 172 questionnaires were issued, 146 of which were valid, with an effective rate of 84.88%. Among the 146 military pilots, 73 were fighter pilots and 73 were pilots of other aircraft types (20 bombers, 5 helicopters, 36 transporters, 8 trainers, and 4 fighter-bombers). There were significant differences in the scores of various dimensions and the total score of the VFSS between pilots who were different in age, aircraft types, maximum single-sortie flight durations, and in the proportion of time spent viewing cockpit displays during flight missions ( F=4.93-14.41, t=2.37-4.86, all P<0.01 or <0.05). Significant differences in visual disturbance, systemic symptoms, environmental factors, and the total visual fatigue score were observed between pilots whose total flying hours were different ( F=14.18, 4.90, 4.66, 8.12, P<0.001, =0.009,0.011, <0.001). However, there were no significant differences in the scores of any dimension or in the total score of the VFSS between pilots with a history of ocular trauma or disease and those without (all P>0.05). The cumulative duration of VDT use was positively correlated with the scores of all dimensions and the total score of the VFSS ( r=0.353, 0.303, 0.312, 0.250, 0.356, P<0.001, <0.001, <0.001, =0.002, <0.001), the dimensions of which were positively correlated with those of the VQS ( r=0.448-0.781, all P<0.01). Age ( B=1.524, 95% CI: 0.503-2.545), proportions of time spent viewing cockpit displays during flight missions ( B=3.721, 95% CI: 1.683-5.759), starburst ( B=2.346, 95% CI: 0.516-4.176), blurred vision ( B=3.517, 95% CI: 1.168-5.866), visual fluctuation ( B=2.997, 95% CI: 1.036-4.957) and halo ( B=2.415, 95% CI: 0.469-4.362) were contributors to the total visual fatigue score. Conclusions:The scores of various dimensions and the total score of visual fatigue status in military pilots can increase with age, peak in the group ages 40 to 49, and then decline. Fighter pilots experience lower levels of visual fatigue than those of other aircraft types. The visual quality scale can serve as a reference for assessing pilots′ visual fatigue status. Cumulative durations of VDT use are positively correlated with the degree of visual fatigue. Age, proportions of time spent viewing cockpit displays during flight missions, starburst, blurred vision, visual fluctuation and halo can be used to quickly assess the risk level of visual fatigue among pilots.
6.Research progress on choroidal layer changes in eyes with retinal vein occlusion
Chenxing LIU ; Ziyang CHEN ; Zhaoda YE ; Sheng CHEN ; Yanhong HU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(2):150-155
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a serious retinal vascular disease, often accompanied by systemic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the eye changes include macular edema, retinal ischemia, and even neovascularization, etc. As a common chronic disease of the fundus, it seriously affects patients' vision and quality of life. With the development of optical coherence tomography, the role of choroid in the occurrence and development of RVO has become a research hotspot. The research on the changes of the choroid layer of the eye with RVO has expanded from a simple two-dimensional thickness analysis to a more comprehensive multidimensional observation index such as three-dimensional volume, blood flow density and velocity. In addition, some cutting-edge research combines artificial intelligence algorithm techniques to improve the accuracy and depth of analysis. In the future, it is still necessary to further improve the data of the choroid layer of the eye with RVO, enhance the overall understanding of RVO, and provide new ideas for clinical prevention and treatment of RVO.
7.Analysis of color Doppler flow imaging features of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy
Ziyang WANG ; Wenli YANG ; Yifan LI ; Dongjun LI ; Wei CHEN ; Xinyang CAO ; Yang AN ; Mingzhen YUAN ; Hai LU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(2):126-132
Objective:To analyze the color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) features of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) at different stages.Methods:A retrospective study. A total of 104 patients with 201 eyes from Department of Ophthalmology of Beijing Tongren Hospital who were hospitalized for fundus examination and diagnosed with FEVR from 2018 to 2022 were included. There were 69 male cases with 133 eyes and 35 female cases with 68 eyes. The age was ranged from 2 months to 11 years, with a mean age of 2.9 years. Fundus and CDFI examination were performed in both eyes. Fluorescein fundus angiography was performed in 72 cases (144 eyes). FEVR staging was conducted according to literature standards. The presence of avascular areas in the peripheral retina or abnormal retina neovascularization was stage 1; the presence of retinal neovascularization at the vitreoretinal interface in the avascular area was stage 2; partial retinal detachment without macula involvement was stage 3; partial retinal detachment involving the macula was stage 4; complete retinal detachment was stage 5. The CDFI ultrasound features of FEVR at different stages were analyzed. The CDFI image features of FEVR patients in different stages were observed.Results:Among the 104 patients, 97 (93.3%, 97/104) cases were binocular and 7 (6.7%, 7/104) cases were monocular. In 201 eyes, stages 1 to 5 of FEVR were 49 (24.4%, 49/201), 23 (11.4%, 23/201), 39 (19.4%, 39/201), 71 (35.3%, 71/201), and 19 (9.5%, 19/201) eyes, respectively. CDFI examination showed no abnormality or mild vitreous opacity in 49 eyes vitreous body at stage 1. Vitreous opacities were observed in all 23 eyes in stage 2, and the echo of the temporal ballwall was not smooth. In 39 eyes at stage 3, the anterior globular cluster echo in temporal peripheral eyes was observed in 17 eyes and partial retinal detachment was observed in 13 eyes. In 71 eyes at stage 4, 51 eyes had temporal or infratemporal retinal folds, and 20 eyes had temporal retinal detachment. All the 19 eyes in stage 5 had total retinal detachment, of which 15 eyes had closed "funnel-shaped" retinal detachment. Among the patients with retinal folds, 13 had bilateral folds, and the fellow eyes of the other 25 patients with unilateral folds all had vitreous opacity or clump echo in front of the temporal spherical wall. Blood flow signals could be detected on the retinal folds with Doppler imaging.Conclusions:The CDFI manifestations of FEVR patients at different stages have different characteristics. The possibility of FEVR should be considered when the temporal or infratemporal retinal folds of both eyes are present, as well as the retinal folds of one eye, the contralateral vitreous body opacity, or the anterior temporal peribulbar cluster echoes are present.
8.Ultrasound imaging manifestations of idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome
Lin SHEN ; Zhijun SHEN ; Wenli YANG ; Hong WANG ; Dongjun LI ; Ziyang WANG ; Wei CHEN ; Qi ZHAO ; Yifeng LI ; Rui CUI ; Qian LIU
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(5):381-385
Objective:To observe the ultrasonographic features of idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome (IUES).Methods:A retrospective controlled study. From January 2012 to December 2023, 13 patients with IUES (26 eyes) diagnosed by ophthalmology examination in Department of Ophthalmonogy of Beijing Tongren Hospital (IUES group) and 22 healthy people with 30 eyes (control group) were included in the study. Both eyes of all participants were examined by color Doppler ultrasound (CDU) and ultrasonic biomicroscopy (UBM). The thickness of the ocular wall at 300 μm on the temporal side of the optic disc was measured by CDU. UBM was used to measure the thickness of the nasal and temporal scleral processes. Corneal thickness (CT), anterior chamber depth (AD), lens thickness (LT) and axial length (AL) were measured by A-mode ultrasound. There were no significant differences in age ( t=0.842), sex component ratio ( χ2=0.540), eye difference ( χ2=0.108) and AL ( t=0.831) between IUES group and control group ( P>0.05). The CDU and UBM imaging features and biometrics of IUES affected eyes were observed. Independent sample t test was used for comparison between groups. Results:CDU examination results showed that in 26 eyes of IUES group, choroidal detachment occurred in 20 eyes (76.9%, 20/26), which showed arc-shaped band echo connected with peripheral and equatorial eye wall echo, with uniform low echo area below, and blood flow signal could be seen on the band echo. The echo thickened and decreased in 4 eyes (15.3%, 4/26). Nine eyes (33.3%, 9/26) were accompanied by retinal detachment, which showed that the posterior pole vitreous echo was connected to the optic disc echo, and the blood flow signal was seen on the ribbon echo. UBM results showed ciliary detachment in 22 eyes (84.7%, 22/26), showing a spongy thickening of the ciliary body with interlamellar echo separation and an echoless area between the sclera. Ciliary body echo thickened and decreased in 2 eyes (7.7%, 2/26). Shallow space between ciliary body and sclera was observed in 2 eyes (7.7%, 2/26). Compared with the control group, CT ( Z=2.054), LT ( Z=1.867), scleral thickness ( Z=2.536) and ocular wall thickness ( Z=2.094) were thickened in IUES group, and AD ( Z=1.888) were decreased, with statistical significance ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The CDU of IUES is characterized by a thickened echo of the ocular wall and a uniform low echo area under the detached choroid. UBM is characterized by a spongy thickening of the ciliary body echo with interlaminar echo separation.
9.Analysis of color Doppler flow imaging characteristics of vitreoretinal lymphoma
Ziyang WANG ; Wenli YANG ; Dongjun LI ; Wei CHEN ; Lin SHEN ; Yifeng LI ; Rui CUI ; Qian LIU ; Wenbin WEI
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2025;41(9):679-683
Objective:To observe the color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) features of vitreoretinal lymphoma (VRL).Methods:Retrospective case series. From January 2022 to December 2024, 71 eyes of 42 patients diagnosed with VRL at the Eye Center of Beijing Tongren Hospital were enrolled. Among them, 17 were male and 25 female; 29 had bilateral and 13 unilateral involvement. Age ranged 17-78 years (median 59 years). Eleven cases had histopathologic confirmation and 31 were clinically diagnosed. All patients underwent CDFI and optical coherence tomography (OCT). CDFI findings were analyzed, noting the presence or absence of vitreous opacities (centrifugal distribution), posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), retinal detachment, and retinal elevated lesions. With Doppler overlay, blood flow within retinal lesions was assessed. The χ 2 test was used to compare the detection rates of retinal lesions by CDFI and OCT, while Cohen’s Kappa assessed agreement in identifying the depth of lymphoma cell infiltration. Results:Among 71 eyes, vitreous opacity occurred in 66 eyes (93.0%, 66/71), of which 40 eyes (60.6%, 40/66) showed centrifugal opacity. 58 eyes (81.7%, 58/71) had posterior vitreous detachment. Retinal detachment occurred in 7 eyes (9.9%, 7/71). Retinal occupying lesions occurred in 23 eyes (32.4%, 23/61), of which 15 eyes (65.2%, 15/23) showed blood flow signals on the surface of the lesions but no blood flow signals inside the lesions by CDFI, and OCT showed that tumor cells gathered under the retinal pigment epithelium. CDFI showed blood flow signals inside the lesions in 8 eyes (34.8%, 8/23), and OCT showed that tumor cells gathered between retinal neuroepithelial layers. The lesion detection rate of OCT (69.6%, 16/23) was significantly lower than that of CDFI (100.0%, 23/23) ( χ 2= 6.066, P=0.014). OCT and CDFI showed perfect agreement in determining the depth of tumor cell infiltration (Kappa=1.0). Conclusions:The ultrasonographic manifestations of VRL include vitreous opacity, PVD, and some retinal occupying lesions. Vitreous opacity often presents a characteristic centrifugal distribution. By observing whether there is blood flow signal in retinopathy using Doppler, the level of lymphoma cell infiltration can be suggested.
10.Influence of platelet-albumin-bilirubin score on textbook outcome of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy
Meixia LI ; Li QIN ; Zhancheng QIU ; Tinghao CHEN ; Yueqing XU ; Chuan LI
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(5):927-933
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of platelet-albumin-bilirubin (PALBI) score on the textbook outcome (TO) of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after hepatectomy, as well as the association of different PALBI scores before surgery with the achievement of TO after hepatectomy in HCC patients. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the data of HCC patients who underwent hepatectomy in West China Hospital of Sichuan University and Ziyang Central Hospital from January 2013 to January 2022. TO was defined as no serious complication within 30 days after surgery, no death within 90 days, no rehospitalization within 30 days after discharge, no blood transfusion in the perioperative period, RO resection, and no prolongation of hospital stay. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. The univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the influencing factors for the achievement of TO after hepatectomy in HCC patients. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot the survival curves of HCC patients, and the Log-rank test was used for comparison. ResultsA total of 3 599 patients were included in this study, among whom 2 369 (65.8%) achieved TO. The multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that PALBI grade (PALBI grade 2: odds ratio [OR]=1.562, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.308 — 1.864, P<0.001; PALBI grade 3: OR=2.216, 95%CI: 1.463 — 3.359, P<0.001) was an independent risk factor for achievement of TO after surgery in HCC patients. The proportion of patients achieving TO decreased with the increase in PALBI grade. Among the patients with PALBI grade 1, 2 or 3, the patients achieving TO accounted for 70.2%, 54.2%, and 38.4%, respectively (χ2=106.295, P<0.001). The incidence rate of serious complications within 30 days, the mortality rate of patients within 90 days after hepatectomy, readmission rate within 30 days after discharge, perioperative blood transfusion rate, and the rate of prolonged hospital stay all increased with the increase in PALBI grade (all P<0.05). For the patients achieving TO, the 1-, 3-, and 5-year relapse-free survival rates were 79.5%, 60.6%, and 51.5%, respectively, and the overall survival rates were 92.1%, 80.0%, and 71.1%, respectively; for those who did not achieve TO, the 1-, 3-, and 5-year relapse-free survival rates were 68.5%, 52.7%, and 46.2%, respectively, and the overall survival rates were 83.3%, 66.0%, and 57.1%, respectively. The patients who achieved TO had significantly better relapse-free survival rate and overall survival rate than those who did not achieve TO (χ2=18.936 and 79.371, both P<0.001). ConclusionPreoperative PALBI grade can affect the achievement of TO after hepatectomy in HCC patients, and it is more difficult for patients with a higher PALBI grade to achieve TO. Preoperative PALBI score can be used to early identify the patients with a high risk of postoperative complications, provide early intervention, and enhance perioperative management, thereby improving the perioperative safety and long-term prognosis of HCC patients after hepatectomy.

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