1.Preoperative evaluation of lung function in patients with lung cancer using two-phase dual-energy CT perfusion imaging
Lifang LING ; Yizhen JIA ; Qinmin HAO ; Wenzheng XU ; Zhibo WANG ; Jun WANG ; Liang CHEN ; Mei YUAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(01):79-86
Objective To explore the application value of dual-phase dual-energy CT (DECT) perfusion imaging in preoperative lung function assessment of lung cancer patients. Methods Data were collected from patients with stageⅠA non-small cell lung cancer who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Thoracic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, from November 2022 to June 2024. All patients underwent DECT perfusion imaging and pulmonary function testing (PFT) before surgery. PFT observation indicators included ventilation function indicators such as forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), 1-second rate (FEV1/FVC), maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV), and diffusion function indicators such as diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) and DLCO per liter of alveolar volume (DLCO/VA). The software eXamine was used to obtain quantitative parameters of DECT perfusion imaging, including volume parameters and perfusion parameters of both lungs and each lung lobe. The correlation between the volume parameters and perfusion parameters of both lungs and the ventilation and diffusion function indicators of the patients, as well as the differences in quantitative parameters of each lung lobe, was analyzed. Results The end-inspiration lung volume and biphasic volume difference were strongly positively correlated with FEV1 and FVC (r=0.636, r=0.682, r=0.614, r=0.624, P<0.001) and moderately positively correlated with MVV and DLCO (r=0.499, r=0.514, r=0.549, r=0.447, P<0.001); the end-expiration lung volume was weakly negatively correlated with DLCO/VA (r=−0.295, P=0.026); the volume ratio was positively correlated with FEV1, FVC, MVV, and MVV% (r=0.424, r=0.399, r=0.415, r=0.310, P<0.05); the end-inspiration iodine content was weakly positively correlated with DLCO/VA% (rs=0.292, P=0.030); the end-expiration iodine content was weakly positively correlated with FEV1, FVC, MVV, DLCO%, and DLCO/VA (r=0.307, r=0.299, r=0.295, r=0.366, r=0.320, P<0.05) and moderately positively correlated with DLCO (r=0.439, P<0.001); the end-inspiration iodine concentration was negatively correlated with FEV1, FVC, MVV, and MVV% (rs=−0.407, rs=−0.426, rs=−0.352, rs=−0.277, P<0.05); the end-expiratory phase iodine concentration was moderately positively correlated with DLCO/VA (r=0.403, P=0.002); both the iodine concentration difference and the iodine concentration ratio were moderately positively correlated with FEV1, FEV1%, FVC, MVV, MVV% (P<0.05). The lung volume and iodine concentration ratio values were both highest in the left upper lung lobe and lowest in the right middle lung lobe; the differences in lung volume, lung volume ratio, intrapulmonary iodine content, and intrapulmonary iodine concentration were all highest in the lower lobes of both lungs and lowest in the middle lobe of the right lung. Conclusion Dual-phase DECT perfusion imaging can accurately assess overall lung function and quantify regional lung function.
2.Protective effect and mechanism of genistein on etoposide-induced chondrocyte senescence
Jinhong WANG ; Tianyu CHEN ; Lifang MAO ; Yingjie ZHAO ; Renpeng ZHOU ; Wei HU ; Chao LU
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(4):636-643
ObjectiveTo investigate the protective effect of genistein (Gen) on etoposide-induced chondrocyte senescence and its underlying mechanism. MethodsThe C28/I2 cell line was treated with different concentrations of Gen and etoposide, and the cell viability was detected by the CCK-8 assay. The senescence model of C28/I2 chondrocytes was induced by etoposide, with Gen intervention. Senescence-associated β-galactosidase (SA-β-gal) staining was performed to detect the senescence-positive rate and staining characteristics of chondrocytes. The expressions of peroxiredoxin 6 (Prdx6), cyclin-dependent kinaseto clarify the functional necessity of Prdx6. ResultsCompared with the etoposide group, the C28/I2 chondrocyte viability significantly increased (P<0.01), the expression ofsenescence-associated proteins p21 and p16 decreased (P<0.01, P<0.05), the expression of senescence-associated genes p21 and p16 reduced (both P<0.01), the fluorescence intensity of senescence-associated proteins p21 and p16 was diminished (P<0.05, P<0.01), and the proportion of SA-β-gal-positive cells decreased (P<0.01) in the Gen+etoposide group. Compared with the Control group, the expression of Prdx6 was downregulated in the etoposide group (P<0.05). Compared with the etoposide group, the expression of Prdx6 was upregulated in the Gen+etoposide group (P<0.01). Compared with the Control group, the GPx activity significantly decreased in the si-Prdx6 group (P<0.01). Furthermore, compared with the si-Prdx6 group, the GPx activity increased in the si-Prdx6+Gen group (P<0.05). Molecular docking results revealed that Gen formed hydrogen bond interactions with the active site of Prdx6. After Prdx6 knockdown, the expression of senescence-associated genes p21 and p16 and the fluorescence intensity of senescence-associated proteins p21 and p16 both increased in the Gen+etoposide+si-Prdx6 group (both P<0.01). ConclusionGen can inhibit etoposide-induced senescence of C28/I2 chondrocytes by upregulating the expression of Prdx6. This study provides potential drug targets and experimental basis for the prevention and treatment of chondrocyte senescence-related diseases.
3.Surveillance of Oncomelania hupensis snails following interruption of schistosomiasis transmission in Yunnan Province
Siqi NING ; Yi DONG ; Chunhong DU ; Lifang WANG ; Yun ZHANG ; Yuhe HE ; Hua JIANG ; Jiayu SUN ; Chunqiong CHEN ; Jiaqi YAN ; Jihua ZHOU ; Zongya ZHANG ; Hongqiong WANG ; Meifen SHEN ; Jing SONG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2026;38(2):200-206
Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of Oncomelania hupensis snails in Yunnan Province fol-lowing interruption of schistosomiasis transmission, so as to provide the evidence for assessing the risk of schistosomiasis transmission and scientifically formulating the schistosomiasis surveillance program. Methods According to the requirements of the National Schistosomiasis Surveillance Scheme (2020 Edition), O. hupensis snail surveillance data were collected from 18 schistosomiasis-endemic counties (cities, districts) in Yunnan Province from 2020 to 2024, including area of snail survey, area of snail habitats, area of re-emerging snail habitats, number of frames surveyed, number of frames with O. hupensis snails, number of O. hupensis snails captured, and number of living snails, and the occurrence of frames with snails and mean density of living snails were calculated. Changes in snail status over the 5-year period from 2020 to 2024 and the differences in snail distributions specified by epidemic intensity, environmental type, and vegetation type were analyzed. Results The areas of snail survey increased from 1 727.96 hm2 in 2020 to 3 894.45 hm2 in 2024 (peak) across 18 schistosomiasis-endemic counties (cities, districts) in Yunnan Province during the period from 2020 through 2024. The areas of snail habitats increased from 70.36 hm2 in 2020 to a peak in 2023 (172.04 hm2), followed by a reduction to 132.36 hm2 in 2024, and the areas of re-emerging snail habitats increased from 42.71 hm2 in 2020 to a peak in 2022 (78.43 hm2), followed by a reduction to 40.21 hm2 in 2024. The occurrence of frames with snails and mean density of living snails increased from 1.24% (3 025/244 404) and (0.033 2 ± 0.038 7) snails/0.1 m2 in 2020 to peaks at 2.03% (6 231/307 563) and (0.066 9 ± 0.068 4) snails/0.1 m2 in 2023, followed by reductions to 1.04% (5 829/559 941) and (0.032 6 ± 0.057 7) snails/0.1 m2 in 2024, respectively. There was a significant difference in the occurrence of frames with snails over the 5-year study period (χ2 = 1 962.95, P < 0.05), and the occurrence of frames with snails reduced by 48.71% in 2024 relative to in 2023 (χ2 = 1 411.05, P < 0.005); however, there was no significant difference in the mean density of living snails over the 5 years (H = 5.310, P > 0.05). There were significant differences in the occurrence of frames with snails (χ2 = 481.27, P < 0.05) and mean density of living snails (H = 6.872, P < 0.05) in schistosomiasis-endemic areas with different epidemic intensities. The occurrence of frames with snails (χ2 = 25.32 and 38.70, both P values < 0.017) and mean density of living snails (Z = 28.55 and 49.96, both P values < 0.017) were higher in schistosomiasis transmission-interrupted and eliminated areas with snails than in schistosomiasis-eliminated areas without snails, and the occurrence of frames with snails (χ2 = 453.54, P < 0.017) and mean density of living snails (Z = −56.97, P < 0.017) were higher in schistosomiasis-eliminated areas with snails than in schistosomiasis transmission-interrupted areas with snails. O. hupensis snails were mainly distributed in paddy fields, dry farmlands and ditches; however, the occurrence of frames with snails (13.40%, 424/3 164) and mean density of living snails [(0.252 8 ± 0.158 7) snails/0.1 m2] were higher in ponds/weirs than in other types of environments (both P values < 0.05). Rice, dry farmland crops and weeds were main vegetations in which O. hupensis snails were distributed, and the occurrence of frames with snails (2.29%, 7 111/310 140) and mean density of living snails [(0.072 3 ± 0.018 9) snails/0.1 m2] were higher in weeds than in other types of environments (both P values < 0.05). Conclusions O. hupensis snails have been effectively controlled in Yunnan Province following implementation of integrated schistosomiasis control measures; however, there are still risk factors for schistosomiasis transmission, including reduced attention to schistosomiasis control and snail re-emergence. Improved control efforts and surveillance system construction and timely identification of risk factors of snail status and timely management are recommended to ensure the achievement of the target of schistosomiasis elimination as scheduled.
4.Association of special family structure and physical activity with psychological sub health among secondary vocational school students
DAI Yuxin, ZENG Lifang, WANG Huixia, LEI Zhenzhou, JIANG Jing, XIN Jian, LU Jinkui, CHEN Yajun
Chinese Journal of School Health 2026;47(6):766-770
Objective:
To investigate the association of special family structure and physical activity with psychological sub health among secondary vocational school students, so as to provide reference to inform mental health promotion in the population.
Methods:
From September to December 2024, a convenience sample was drawn from 16 schools including 5 141 secondary vocational school students across 8 provinces (municipalities) in China (Fujian, Chongqing, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Zhejiang). A self developed questionnaire, Multidimensional Sub health Questionnaire of Adolescents and International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form were used to investigate and evaluate basic information, family structure, psychological sub health status and physical activity. Descriptive statistics and Logistic regression analysis were performed to explore relationships of special family structures and physical activity with psychological sub health in secondary vocational school students.
Results:
The detection rate of psychological sub health among secondary vocational school students was 11.0%. The reporting rates for secondary vocational school students who lost their father or lost their mother, whose parents divorced, whose parents remarried, and those from special family structures were 2.8%, 0.8%, 11.8%, 3.9%, and 14.7%, respectively. Moreover, the detection rates of psychological sub health and its sub dimensions significantly differed among secondary vocational school students grouped by family type (divorced parental families, remarried parental families and special family structures)( χ 2=5.90-22.67, all P <0.05). Binary Logistic regression indicated that maternal bereavement was associated with a higher risk of conduct problems [ AOR ( 95% CI )= 2.90(1.15-7.33)], and parental divorce was associated with a higher risk of psychological sub health ( AOR= 2.71 , 95%CI =1.04- 7.06 ) among secondary vocational school students (both P <0.05). Interaction analysis showed that both students with a special family structure and insufficient physical activity [ AOR (95% CI )=1.99(1.44-2.75)] and those with a non-special family structure and insufficient physical activity [ AOR (95% CI )=1.81(1.48-2.22)] were associated with increased risks of psychological sub health among secondary vocational school students (both P <0.01).
Conclusion
Special family structure and physical activity are associated with psychological sub health among secondary vocational school students; early identification and assessment based interventions for those with a special family structure should be strengthened, while school based physical activity should be implemented to increase physical activity levels,thereby reducing the risk of psychological sub health.
5.Preliminary Study on the Academic Thoughts of YANG Jizhou on the Treatment of Facial Aesthetic Conditions and Anti-facial Aging
Ying ZHU ; Shiqiao HE ; Lifang CHEN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(5):586-590
[Objective]To explore the regarding of YANG Jizhou,the renowned expert in Zhejiang school of acupuncture and moxibustion,in facial aesthetic conditions and facial aging,as well as the acupuncture treatment strategies and methods,in order to provide guidance for clinical practice.[Methods]The study involves a review of YANG Jizhou's book Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,review relevant chapters and sections to conduct a comprehensive analysis from the perspectives of visceral differentiation,meridian differentiation,and YANG's acupuncture moxibustion technique.[Results]YANG proposed theories of facial regional correspondence with internal organs and facial chromatic diagnosis,providing guidance for the bidirectional diagnostic approach of"assessing internal conditions through external manifestations"and"pursuing beauty by addressing internal harmony"in acupuncture treatment of facial aesthetic impairments.YANG's meridian-based acupoint selection methodology further contributed numerous empirical acupoints and acupoint combinations to acupuncture cosmetology.In therapeutic approaches,YANG advocated the combined use of acupuncture,moxibustion,herbal medicine and massage,and further developed specialized techniques including skin needling,bloodletting,tendon needling,and muscle needling,along with penetration needling methods and moxibustion applications,which continue to exert significant influence on contemporary acupuncture cosmetic treatment techniques.[Conclusion]YANG Jizhou's diagnosis and treatment of facial aesthetic impairments and aging based on visceral-meridian pattern differentiation.He proposed a holistic aesthetic philosophy of"assessing internal conditions through external manifestations"and"pursuing beauty by addressing internal harmony",flexibly applied various acupuncture and moxibustion methods to treat skin,muscle,tendons and blood in layer.His rich expertise in diagnostic approaches,acupoint formulation strategies and specialized needling techniques are worthy exploring.
6.Construction of a closed-loop chronic disease management system based on hospital-community inte-gration using the first page of medical records
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):448-450
With the intensification of global population aging,chronic disease management has gradually become a major public health issue.The article first analyzes the limitations of the traditional medical and health system and the necessity of com-prehensive health management,then introduces the considerations for the construction of a closed-loop chronic disease manage-ment system,and elaborates on the important role of the first page of medical records in the medical process.Finally,it proposes countermeasures and suggestions on how to promote the strengthening of cooperation between hospitals and community medical in-stitutions based on the quality control and extended services of the first page of medical records.This innovative service model sig-nificantly improves the efficiency and quality of chronic disease management.
7.Preliminary Study on the Academic Thoughts of YANG Jizhou on the Treatment of Facial Aesthetic Conditions and Anti-facial Aging
Ying ZHU ; Shiqiao HE ; Lifang CHEN
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2025;49(5):586-590
[Objective]To explore the regarding of YANG Jizhou,the renowned expert in Zhejiang school of acupuncture and moxibustion,in facial aesthetic conditions and facial aging,as well as the acupuncture treatment strategies and methods,in order to provide guidance for clinical practice.[Methods]The study involves a review of YANG Jizhou's book Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,review relevant chapters and sections to conduct a comprehensive analysis from the perspectives of visceral differentiation,meridian differentiation,and YANG's acupuncture moxibustion technique.[Results]YANG proposed theories of facial regional correspondence with internal organs and facial chromatic diagnosis,providing guidance for the bidirectional diagnostic approach of"assessing internal conditions through external manifestations"and"pursuing beauty by addressing internal harmony"in acupuncture treatment of facial aesthetic impairments.YANG's meridian-based acupoint selection methodology further contributed numerous empirical acupoints and acupoint combinations to acupuncture cosmetology.In therapeutic approaches,YANG advocated the combined use of acupuncture,moxibustion,herbal medicine and massage,and further developed specialized techniques including skin needling,bloodletting,tendon needling,and muscle needling,along with penetration needling methods and moxibustion applications,which continue to exert significant influence on contemporary acupuncture cosmetic treatment techniques.[Conclusion]YANG Jizhou's diagnosis and treatment of facial aesthetic impairments and aging based on visceral-meridian pattern differentiation.He proposed a holistic aesthetic philosophy of"assessing internal conditions through external manifestations"and"pursuing beauty by addressing internal harmony",flexibly applied various acupuncture and moxibustion methods to treat skin,muscle,tendons and blood in layer.His rich expertise in diagnostic approaches,acupoint formulation strategies and specialized needling techniques are worthy exploring.
8.Construction of a closed-loop chronic disease management system based on hospital-community inte-gration using the first page of medical records
Modern Hospital 2025;25(3):448-450
With the intensification of global population aging,chronic disease management has gradually become a major public health issue.The article first analyzes the limitations of the traditional medical and health system and the necessity of com-prehensive health management,then introduces the considerations for the construction of a closed-loop chronic disease manage-ment system,and elaborates on the important role of the first page of medical records in the medical process.Finally,it proposes countermeasures and suggestions on how to promote the strengthening of cooperation between hospitals and community medical in-stitutions based on the quality control and extended services of the first page of medical records.This innovative service model sig-nificantly improves the efficiency and quality of chronic disease management.
9.Application of the MR proton density fat fraction technology in the quantitative evaluation of fat infiltration in the rotator cuff muscle group after supraspinatus tendon injury
Lifang WU ; Li LIN ; Yi CHEN ; Yanglin OU ; Luobing DING
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(11):1852-1856
Objective To analyze the difference of rotator cuff muscle group fat content by MR proton density fat fraction(PDFF)tech-nology,and to explore the correlation between these variations and the severity grading of supraspinatus tendon injury.Methods Ninety-three patients with supraspinatus tendon injury were retrospectively selected and divided into the tendinitis group(grade Ⅰ),the partial tear group(grade Ⅱ),and the complete tear group(grade Ⅲ).The fat fraction(FF)values of the three groups of rotator cuff mus-cle group were measured using the PDFF technology,and the differences in FF values among the rotator cuff muscle group in the three groups were compared.The risk factors of the grading of supraspinatus tendon injury and the correlation between FF values and the severity grading of supraspinatus tendon injury were analyzed.Results The differences in the FF values of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles among the three groups were statistically significant(P<0.01).The FF values of both the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles were identified as significant factors associated with the severity grading of supraspinatus tendon injury.Further-more,the FF values of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles were positively correlated with the severity grading of supraspina-tus tendon injury(r=0.576,P<0.01;r=0.510,P<0.01).Conclusion MR PDFF technology can effectively evaluate the extent of fat infiltration in the rotator cuff muscle group after supraspinatus tendon injury.Specifically,the FF values of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles serve as reliable quantitative indicators for classifying supraspinatus tendon injury.
10.The impact of electrothermal acupuncture on the upper limb motor function of hemiplegic stroke survivors
Liying GUO ; Hong LI ; Jiang MA ; Shining YANG ; Tingting CHEN ; Xianying LIU ; Yi GONG ; Qing LI ; Lifang ZHANG ; Feng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2025;47(4):307-312
Objective:To observe any impact of supplementing conventional rehabilitation training with electrothermal acupuncture on the upper limb motor functioning of hemiplegic stroke survivors.Methods:Thirty-six hemiplegic persons who had recently survived a stroke were divided at random into an electrothermal acupuncture group ( n=18) and a control group ( n=18). Both groups received conventional rehabilitation training, while the electrothermal acupuncture group was additionally provided with daily 30-minute sessions of electrothermal acupuncture, 6 days per week for 3 weeks. Before and after the treatment everyone′s upper limb motor functioning was quantified using the Fugl-Meyer assessment (FMA-UE), and their ability in the activities of daily living (ADL) was assessed using the modified Barthel index (MBI). The Hong Kong version of the functional test for the hemiplegic upper extremity (FTHUE-HK) was also administered. Surface electromyography (sEMG) was employed to compute the co-contraction ratios (CRs) of the agonist to antagonist muscles during elbow flexion and extension. Results:After the treatment, both groups exhibited significant improvements in their average FMA-UE, FTHUE-HK and MBI results, but with significantly greater improvement in the electrothermal acupuncture group. The root mean square values of the wrist flexor and extensor and elbow flexor muscles during flexion showed significant improvement in both groups, with the average values in the electrothermal acupuncture group significantly better than those of the control group. The CR values during elbow extension in the electrothermal acupuncture group demonstrated significant improvement compared to before the treatment.Conclusions:Supplementing conventional rehabilitation measures with electrothermal acupuncture can better increase the strength of the elbow and wrist extensor muscles in the early days after a stroke. It promotes the recruitment of muscle fibers in the extensor muscle group, reduces abnormal coordination patterns in the elbow joint, and improves upper limb motor function, the practicality of hand function, and ability in the activities of daily living.


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