1.Determination of polymyxin E in human plasma by LC-MS/MS and its application in therapeutic drug monitoring
Yan CHEN ; Xiaolan HUANG ; Yi LI ; Xin LI ; Beining GUO ; Yaxin FAN ; Hailan WU ; Mengting CHEN ; Wanzhen LI ; Jing ZHANG ; Xiaofen LIU
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(2):155-161
Objective To develop and validate an efficient and simple liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry(LC-MS/MS)method for determination of polymyxin E in human plasma,and apply the established method in therapeutic drug monitoring(TDM)of polymyxin E.Methods The LC-MS/MS platform was based on AB SCIEX HPLC-4500MD system.Gradient elution was performed with 0.2%formic acid in water and 0.2%formic acid in acetonitrile.Phenomenex Kinetex XB-C18 column(100 mm × 2.1 mm,2.6 μm)were used.The analytes were detected by electrospray ionization(ESI)positive multiple reaction monitoring mode.The ion pairs for analytes(polymyxins E1,E2)and internal standard(polymyxins B1)were m/z 390.7→101.3,m/z 386.0→101.2,and m/z 402.3→101.2,respectively.Plasma samples were processed with protein precipitation method.Results Polymyxin E1 and E2 showed good linearity in the range of 0.031 2-6.24 mg/L and 0.006 15-1.23 mg/L,respectively.The within-run accuracy of polymyxin E1 and E2 in plasma ranged from 89.4%to 99.8%and 91.5%to 108.2%,respectively,while the between-run accuracy ranged from 91.8%to 104.7%and 95.6%to 105.2%,respectively.The within-run precision of polymyxin E1 and E2 in plasma ranged from 4.9%to 8.9%and 2.8%to 8.5%,respectively,while the between-run precision ranged from 4.1%to 7.6%and 4.2%to 9.8%,respectively.The average internal standard normalized matrix effect factors of polymyxins E1 and E2 were 96.9%-111.2%and 106.1%-112.8%in blank plasma samples from 6 different sources,102.5%-106.8%and 98.8%-105.2%in lipemic plasma,respectively,107.8%-108.9%and 106.9%-1 07.4%in hemolyzed plasma,respectively.The precision of matrix effects was less than 15.0%.The average recovery rate was 102.9%-107.5%for polymyxin E1 and E2,and 107.0%for internal standard polymyxin B1.The precision was less than 3.7%.Conclusions In this study,a simple and efficient LC-MS/MS method was established for determination of polymyxin E1 and E2 in human plasma,which is reliable in the therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic study of polymyxin E.
2.Effect of isoniazid and rifapentine anti-tuberculosis on the pharmacokinetics of efavirenz in people living with HIV
Zhangyufan HE ; Qiaoling RUAN ; Xinping YANG ; Linmei PU ; Lingyun SHAO ; Wenhong ZHANG ; Yungui ZHANG ; Qingluan YANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(2):162-167
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the interaction between antiretroviral drug efavirenz and anti-tuberculosis 1H3P3(isoniazid plus rifapentine)in people living with HIV.Methods HIV-positive individuals on efavirenz-containing(600 mg)antiretroviral therapy(ART)received 1H3P3 regimen containing rifapentine(450 mg)plus isoniazid(400 mg)3 times a week for 1 month.Efavirenz concentrations were measured at weeks 0,2,4,8.Rifapentine concentration was determined at weeks 2 and 4.HIV RNA load was determined at weeks 0 and 8.Treatment target was efavirenz concentration>1 mg/L.The anti-TB prevention was considered acceptable if the target of efavirenz concentration was achieved in more than 80%of participants.The participants were followed up for 18 months to evaluate the efficacy of treatment.Results Thirty-one participants living with HIV were enrolled in the study.Two participants were excluded from PK analysis because his/her baseline efavirenz concentration<1 mg/L,suggesting poor treatment adherence.Evaluable PK data were available for 29 participants,including 23(79.3%)males.The median[interquartile range(IQR)]age of the participants was 43.0(32.5,53.5)years.The median(IQR)efavirenz plasma concentration was 2.33(1.96,2.34)mg/L at week 0,2.32(1.90,3.28)mg/L at week 2,2.07(1.83,3.09)mg/L at week 4,and 2.71(2.14,3.33)mg/L at week 8.Efavirenz concentration did not show significant difference between the 4 time points(P>0.05).Median(IQR)rifapentine concentration was 9.36(6.23,16.47)mg/L at week 2,and 9.36(6.41,15.56)mg/L at week 4.Rifapentine concentration did not show significant difference between week 2 and week 4(P>0.05).Efavirenz concentrations was>1 mg/L in all participants at weeks 2,4,and 8.Furthermore,efavirenz concentration was significantly higher in females and patients with body weight<60 kg compared with males and those with body weight ≥60 kg(P<0.05).None of the participants had symptoms or signs of active tuberculosis during 18-month follow-up.Conclusions Isoniazid plus rifapentine(1H3P3 regimen)did not have significant effect on the plasma concentrations of efavirenz.
3.Establish and application of intelligent management system for ICD coding of diseases and procedures
Yun LI ; Yongfeng LIU ; Ke YANG ; Wenzhong HOU ; Qi ZHANG
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):438-441
Objective To establish an intelligent ICD coding management system to solve the current difficulties in hos-pital ICD coding management,reduce the error rate of information uploading,and improve the accuracy of coding.Methods An ICD coding management system was constructed,with the national clinical version of ICD coding as the main index system.The mapping relationship between the main index coding and the medical insurance version of ICD coding,as well as the hospital ver-sion of ICD coding,was established to achieve real-time maintenance and adjustment.In accordance with the requirements of na-tional public hospital performance evaluation and hospital level assessment,we will establish the ICD coding"label"function and knowledge base for evaluation indicators,embed them into electronic medical record system(EMR),and implement intelligent prompting functions for clinicians to facilitate systematic statistical analysis of data.Results After the establishment of the sys-tem,the error rate of mapping and uploading information such as disease diagnosis and procedures coding decreased significantly(1.2‰ vs 0.3‰,P<0.05).The accuracy of the main discharge diagnosis and procedures coding has significantly improved(82%vs 91%,P<0.05;78%vs 88%,P<0.05).The satisfaction of clinicians and coders increased significantly(65%vs 82%,P<0.05;79%vs 88%,P<0.05).Conclusion This system can reduce the error rate of mapping and uploading infor-mation,improve the accuracy and completeness of coding,enhance the management level of ICD coding,and promote the high-quality development of medical care.
4.Research hotspots and trends of functional cure of hepatitis B based on bibliometric analysis
Qi-ran ZHANG ; Bing CAO ; Ji-bin XIN ; Li-jun WU ; Yu-lei SUN ; Jun YING ; Wen-hong ZHANG
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(2):159-170
Objective To analyze the global literature related to functional cure of hepatitis B from 2019 to 2023 by using bibliometric analysis methods,so as to help researchers understand the research hotspots and trends in this field.Methods The literature related to the topic of functional cure of hepatitis B included in the Science Citation Index Expanded(SCI-Expanded)of the Web of Science Core Collection from 2019 to 2023 was searched.By using VOSviewer and CiteSpace visual analysis tools,analyses were conducted from the perspectives of publication trends,international research cooperation networks,and keyword emergence,and were elaborated with the specific contents of the related literature to elucidate research hotspots and trends.Results A total of 600 eligible papers in this field were included.Keyword co-occurrence and thematic clustering suggested that the main research directions of functional cure were:serum biomarkers for prediction and monitoring of functional cure,functional cure and immunity,nucleoside analog discontinuation,interferon therapy,and long-term prognosis of functional cure.The research contents of the ESI highly cited original research papers were similar to the clustering of the above,but showed more attention on the novel agents for functional cure.The content of the keyword emergence map showed that hotspots of interest changed from virologic mechanisms and serum markers,to nucleoside analog discontinuation and interferon therapy,and finally to immunologic mechanisms and new drug.Conclusion The research hotspots and trends of functional cure of hepatitis B were focused on virological mechanism,serum markers,immunological mechanism,nucleoside analog discontinuation,interferon therapy,and long-term prognosis after cure.
5.Research status of global monkeypox based on bibliometric analysis
Xin-yu WANG ; Xue-lin HOU ; Ji-bin XIN ; Xian ZHOU
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(2):171-179,200
Objective To analyze the global research literature on monkeypox from 2014 to 2024 through bibliometric analysis,and provide reference for monkeypox research in China.Methods Based on data from the Web of Science Core Collection database and utilizing the visualization analysis capabilities of VOSviewer software,we employed keyword co-occurrence analysis and national cooperative network analysis methods and examined the trends in monkeypox research publications,popular journals,high-yield institutions,international collaborations,and keywords.Results A total of 2 396 papers were published from 2014 to 2024,with a significant increase in publications after 2022.The United States had the highest number of publications(808 papers,accounting for 33.72%).The network of international scientific collaborations showed close cooperation between the United States and countries like the United Kingdom and Canada,frequent collaborations among developing countries such as China and India,and extensive cooperation among European countries like Italy and Spain,which also established partnerships with Brazil,Mexico,and others.Keywords co-occurrence clustering and essential science indicators(ESI)highly cited papers revealed that the monkeypox research hotspots after 2022 including the analysis of the virology,clinical,epidemiological characteristics of the global outbreak in 2022,uncovering the causes of the global outbreak and the differences from previous outbreaks.Studies on vaccines and antiviral drugs also gradually became focal points.Conclusion Since the outbreak of monkeypox in 2022,monkeypox research has developed rapidly.Papers focus on specific populations,and gradually shifting from virological,clinical and epidemiological characterization to the development of new drugs,vaccines,and clinical validation studies.
6.Current status,hotspots and prospects of research on liver failure caused by viral hepatitis:a bibliometric and visualization-based analysis
Xiang-yu QIN ; Bing CAO ; Ji-bin XIN ; Li-jun WU ; Jian-ming ZHENG ; Jun YING
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(2):180-189
Objective To conduct a bibliometric analysis of relevant literature on liver failure caused by viral hepatitis from the past five years,and to help researchers understand the current status and hotspots in this field,and to provide insights into future research trends.Methods Based on the Science Citation Index Expanded(SCI-Expanded)data from Web of Science Core Collection,visualization analysis and mapping were conducted through VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to generate visual representations of international research collaboration networks,keyword co-occurrence clustering,and keyword bursts.Results From 2019 to 2023,a total of 873 relevant literature were included,with a total citation frequency of 7 364 and an average citation frequency of 8.44.Among them,China had the highest number of publications(458 articles,52.46%)and had the most cooperation with the United States.The research hotspots of viral hepatitis induced liver failure were mainly divided into three categories:basic and clinical research on liver failure caused by non-hepatitis B virus(HBV),the pathogenesis of HBV related liver failure,and treatment and prediction models of liver failure.The keyword time overlay map and burst map showed that the research hotspots had gradually shifted from the prevention and control of new infections to the treatment and prognosis assessment of patients with chronic infection.Conclusion China is a major international research entity in liver failure caused by viral hepatitis and actively participates in international scientific collaborations.The research hotspots on liver failure caused by viral hepatitis have gradually shifted from preventing viral hepatitis infections and expanding treatment options to the treatment of chronic infection patients and prognostic prediction.
7.Current status and prospects of malaria vaccine research based on bibliometric analysis
Xian ZHOU ; Xue-lin HOU ; Xin-yu WANG ; Ji-bin XIN
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(2):190-200
Objective To analyze the current status of malaria vaccine research from 2019 to 2024 by using bibliometric methods.Methods Based on the Web of Science core collection database,we used VOSviewer to conduct a visual analysis of the publishing trends,publishing journals,international cooperation status,institutions and research hotspots of malaria vaccine research.Results A total of 2 467 relevant articles were retrieved,and the annual number of publications showed a stable trend.The number of articles published by different countries/regions varied greatly,and the top effect was obvious.The United States published the most papers(1 032 articles,41.83%).The international cooperation network reflected the regional collaborative relationships in malaria vaccine research,predominantly involving the United States,the United Kingdom,Australia,India and China.Through keyword co-occurrence clustering,the current research hotspots in the field of malaria vaccines were basic research on key sites and mechanisms of potential vaccines,clinical research on new vaccines,epidemiological studies on the impact of malaria vaccines on malaria transmission,etc.Conclusion In recent years,malaria vaccine research has received sustained attention.The translation of clinical research on malaria vaccine was currently accelerating,and children and women were still the key groups of concern.
8.Liver abscesses caused by Streptococcus:report of 21 cases
Qin LONG ; Xiaoyu ZHAO ; Chang CHEN ; Min HAO ; Xiaohua QIN
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(3):272-278
Objective To improve the diagnosis and treatment of Streptococcus liver abscesses by analyzing the clinical presentations,antibiotic susceptibility,and treatment strategies of patients.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 21 patients diagnosed with liver abscess caused by Streptococcus from June 2012 to June 2022.The data included demographic information,clinical characteristics,laboratory tests,imaging findings,treatment strategies,and outcomes.Results The 21 patients were 29 to 77 years of age,and 81.0%were male.Clinical manifestations included fever,chills,fatigue,and abdominal pain.Some patients also had headache and altered consciousness,indicating possible concomitant brain abscess.Hematogenous dissemination and biliary tract origin were the most common routes of infection.The predominant pathogen was Streptococcus anginosus group(76.2%).Single pathogen infection was found in 12 cases and mixed infection in 9 cases.All isolates were sensitive to penicillin,cefotaxime,vancomycin,and levofloxacin,but 36.4%(4/11)of the isolates showed resistance to erythromycin and clindamycin.Four patients developed metastatic abscesses,and two experienced septic shock.The main treatment approach was a combination of antibiotics and percutaneous liver puncture drainage,resulting in improvement in 18 patients.Conclusions Liver abscesses caused by Streptococcus are usually non-specific in terms of symptoms.Streptococcus anginosus group is the primary pathogen.Antibiotics combined with percutaneous drainage is an effective treatment approach.It is crucial for clinicians to be aware of potential brain abscesses and the necessity of early intervention.
9.Study on the management control for operational risk of oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type based on data integration platform
Leijun ZHONG ; Junjie CHEN ; Xiaowei LIN ; Yu WANG ; Zhanwei HOU
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(6):135-139,145
Objective:To construct a data integration platform for oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type,so as to explore its application effect in risk management for the operation of oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type.Methods:The data integration platform for oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type adopted a browser-server(B/S)architecture,with four modules:equipment list,quarterly data confirmation,system settings,and entry for key equipment,which can achieve full-process management for operational risks of oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type.A total of 40 oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type in clinical use of Huashan Hospital of Fudan University from January 2022 to December 2023 were selected.Equipment management from January to December 2022 was set as the pre-application management of the data integration platform of oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type,and the equipment management from January to December 2023 was set as the post-application management of that.The incidence of risk events of equipment,consumed time of emergency management for risk events,standardization scores of equipment management,and control rates for risks of equipment alarm were compared between before and after platform was applied.Results:After the data integration platform was applied,the incidence rates of equipment damage,record loss,and associated infections were respectively 3.85%,4.62%and 6.15%,which were lower than those before it was applied,with statistically significant differences(x2=9.957,11.217,7.386,P<0.05).The consumed times of emergency management for risk events related to safety of equipment power,safety of diagnosis and treatment,biological safety,and radiation safety were respectively(1.02±0.14)h,(1.06±0.15)h,(1.03±0.12)h and(1.15±0.14)h after the data integration platform was applied,all of which were shorter than those before it was applied,with statistically significant differences(t=10.913,9.954,8.917,13.572,P<0.05).The standardization scores of the management for use and operation,disinfection and sterilization,maintenance and upkeep,and fault repair of oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type after the data integration platform was applied were significantly higher than those before it was applied,with statistically significant differences(t=11.787,10.779,10.233,12.561,P<0.05).The average qualification rate of alarm threshold value,and qualification rate of equipment maintenance after the platform was applied were higher than those before it was applied,while the average mute rate of alarm after it was applied was lower than that before it was applied,with statistically significant differences(t=7.064,5.998,15.629,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of the data integration platform in oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type can improve management capabilities for equipment,and strengthen monitoring and early warning functions for equipment,and reduce operational risks of the equipment after it is applied in the management for oxygen inhalation equipment of suction type.
10.Validity of Breg Balance Scale on assessing the balance function in patients with Parkinson's disease
Chen WANG ; Shan TIAN ; Wei-ning WANG ; Ce LI ; Yu-lian ZHU
Fudan University Journal of Medical Sciences 2025;52(3):403-407
Objective To analyze the applicability of Berg Balance Scale(BBS)in the balance assessment of Parkinson's disease(PD)patients with balancing instrument test as the standard,so as to formulate targeted intervention programs accordingly.Methods A total of 186 patients with PD admitted to Department of Neurology and Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,Huashan Hospital,Fudan University from Jan 2020 to Sep 2022 were selected as the research objects.The static balance function of the patients was evaluated by balancing instrument.The balance function parameters were analyzed according to BBS and levodopa equivalent dose.Results The drug dose did not affect the score of balance instrument.There was a good correlation between BBS and balance instrument.The higher the scale score,the lower the balance instrument score(r=-0.333,P<0.001).There was a positive correlation between levodopa equivalent dose and item 11 of BBS in subjects with BBS total score of 21-40(r=0.715,P=0.046).There was a significant negative correlation between levodopa equivalent dose and item 6 of BBS in subjects with BBS total score of 51-56(r=-0.300,P=0.001).The number of people who lost the most points in BBS from large to small was item 14 of standing on one leg(134 cases),item 13 of standing without support with one foot in front(122 cases),item 11 of turning 360 degrees(75 cases),item 8 of reaching forward with outstretched arms(70 cases),and item 12 of placing one feet alternately on a step or a stool(56 cases).Conclusion In the absence of balancing instrument,BBS has good clinical applicability in the evaluation of PD patients,and some items can be focused on according to the lost points.

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