1.Literature analysis of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis induced by empagliflozin
Zhenzhen LEI ; Wei RUI ; Yanling SHI ; Jiayue ZHU ; Ying GANG ; Xiaodi SUN ; Hao ZHAN ; Junnan WANG ; Yukun NIU ; Wenxiang ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(14):1874-1879
OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical characteristics of euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) induced by empagliflozin, and provide references for safe medication. METHODS Case reports of euDKA induced by empagliflozin were retrieved and analyzed from PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang Data. The Naranjo’s scale was adopted to assess the causal relationship between empagliflozin and euDKA. RESULTS A total of 29 patients were enrolled, including 16 males and 13 females,with a median age of 58 years. All patients were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus; 22 patients had at least one comorbidity. The median time to euDKA onset was 60 days after administration, and 7 cases occurred within 2 weeks of treatment. Perioperative periods,fasting,and low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diets were the main predisposing factors. Common presentations included nausea,vomiting, fatigue, tachypnea,and tachycardia. The causal relationship between empagliflozin and euDKA was assessed as “probable” in all cases. According to adverse reaction severity grading, 13 cases were grade 3 (severe) and 16 cases were grade 4 (life-threatening). All patients discontinued empagliflozin and recovered after corresponding treatment. CONCLUSIONS euDKA is a serious adverse reaction to empagliflozin, which mostly occurs early in treatment. Perioperative periods, fasting, and ketogenic diets are prone to induce euDKA. Elderly patients and those with comorbidities are at higher risk. Risk assessment should be conducted before clinical administration; blood ketones and acid-base monitoring should be strengthened in the early medication period; withhold the drug before elective surgery, avoid prolonged fasting;upon diagnosis, discontinue empagliflozin and initiate intravenous insulin, provide fluid resuscitation promptly, and use other treatments to improve patient prognosis.
2.Study on toxicity-reducing and efficacy-enhancing effects of Polygala tenuifolia compatibility on sand-ironing Strychnos nux-vomica
Yi SUI ; Guo FENG ; Gang LIU ; Keyan LIU ; Xuehao WEI ; Minggang TENG ; Wei LI ; Caiyao HAN ; Yan LEI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(10):1197-1201
OBJECTIVE To explore the effects of Polygala tenuifolia compatibility on toxicity, anti-inflammatory and analgesic efficacy of sand-ironing Strychnos nux-vomica (SS). METHODS The preparation of SS single decoction, SS-P. tenuifolia core-removed (PC) (1∶2.5) or (1∶5) combined decoction, and SS-PC (1∶5) mixture were carried out to investigate their median lethal dose (LD50). Using aspirin as positive control, the number of writhing movements, analgesic rate, pain latency, ear swelling degree and inflammation inhibition rate induced by the above-mentioned medicinal liquids in mice were compared. The contents of the active and toxic components, strychnine and brucine, in the above-mentioned medicinal liquids were also determined. RESULTS The LD50 values of SS single decoction, SS-PC (1∶2.5) combined decoction, SS-PC (1∶5) combined decoction and SS- PC (1∶5) mixture were 302.00, 614.47, 1 445.44 and 1 778.28 mg/kg, respectively. Compared with control group, the number of writhing movements and ear swelling degree in the mice of the above-mentioned medicinal liquid groups were reduced or decreased significantly (P<0.05 or P<0.01); pain latency [at 90 and 120 minutes in the SS single decoction group, at 60 and 90 minutes in the SS-PC (1∶2.5) combined decoction group, and at 60,90, 120 minutes in the SS-PC (1∶5) combined decoction group and SS-PC (1∶5) mixture group] was significantly prolonged (P<0.05 or P<0.01); analgesic rates of the respective medicinal liquids were 39.30%, 70.87%, 80.00% and 82.46%, and inflammation inhibition rates were 38.08%,TD 57.89%, 76.47% and 50.46%; analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of combined decoction and mixture were generally better than those of the single decoction (P<0.05 or P<0.01). In the above-mentioned four medicinal liquids, the total contents of strychnine were 0.71%, 0.42%, 0.47% and 0.64%, and the total contents of brucine were 0.88%, 0.63%, 0.57% and 0.88%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The combination of P. tenuifolia can reduce the toxicity of SS and enhance its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Moreover, there is a tendency for the toxicity-reducing and efficacy-enhancing effects to increase with the increasing dosage of P. tenuifolia. Additionally, the combined decoction of SS and P. tenuifolia can reduce the contents of the active and toxic components, strychnine and brucine, in SS.
3.Analysis of VWF Gene c.7332G>A Nonsense Mutation Pedigree and Study of Molecular Pathogenesis
Duan-Yang WANG ; Lei WANG ; Dong-Yan FU ; Xiao-Mei LU ; Li-Dong ZHAO ; Jia-Wei ZHENG ; Ya-Lin YU ; Gang WANG ; Lin-Hua YANG
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(6):1701-1707
Objective:To analyze the genetic characteristics of the VWF gene c.7332G>A nonsense mutation and explore its molecular pathogenesis.Methods:Phenotypic diagnosis of the proband was performed using VWF:Ag,VWF:RCo,FⅧ:C and multimeric analysis.The probands were genotyped by NGS whole-exome sequencing,and the sequencing results were validated by sanger sequencing.The family members were genotyped by Sanger sequencing.The VWF gene c.7332G>A nonsense mutant plasmid was constructed.After transfection,the function of VWF gene c.7332G>A mutant plasmid was verified at cell level in vitro.The mRNA level was detected by qRT-PCR,and the expression level of protein was detected by Western blot,the function of multimerization was verified by the multimeric analysis.Results:VWF:Ag and VWF:RCo were all less than 3%in the proband,and the multimeric analysis showed multimer deficiency.The proband was diagnosed as type 3 VWD.The homozygous nonsense mutation of VWF gene c.7332G>A was detected by gene sequencing.The VWF mRNA level of the mutant plasmid was decreased,and the VWF protein expression in the cell supernatant was decreased,the mutant protein was truncated and the function of VWF multimerization was impaired.Conclusion:A homozygous mutation in exon 43 of VWF gene,c.7332G>A,was responsible for the probands type 3 VWD in the proband.The mutation caused a decrease in the relative level of VWF mRNA and protein,and impaired the function of VWF multimerization.
4.Chinese expert consensus on standardized assessment of severe coagulopathy(2025 edition)
Jing-Chun SONG ; Jun GUO ; Lei ZHANG ; Ren-Yu DING ; Gang WANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Jing ZHOU ; Lu KE ; Jin-Hua ZHANG
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 2025;50(9):1055-1069
Over 40%of critically ill patients will develop coagulopathy.Once critically ill patients are complicated with coagulopathy,the incidence of bleeding and mortality can increase by more than 4 times.Early identification of coagulopathy and accurate evaluation of coagulation function are essential for correcting coagulopathy as soon as possible.Therefore,Chinese Society of Thrombosis,Hemostasis and Critical Care,Chinese Medicine Education Association,together with Chinese People's Liberation Army Professional Committee of Critical Care Medicine updated the"Chinese expert consensus on standardized assessment of severe coagulopathy(2025 Edition)"on the basis of the"Consensus of Chinese experts on standardized evaluation of coagulation dysfunction in severe patients"formulated in 2022.This consensus includes four parts:classification and typing,etiology and mechanism,assessment methods,and diagnostic criteria of severe coagulopathy,with a total of 14 recommendations,aiming to provide corresponding guidance for clinical practice.
5.The therapeutic effects of newly formulated Tadalafil tablets on rats with pulmonary fibrosis through promoting histone acetylation
Xiao-qing LIU ; Jie GAO ; Yu-heng LIAO ; Jia-xiu LEI ; Zheng-gang ZHAO ; Fang-hong LI ; Yun-ping MU ; Zi-jian ZHAO
Chinese Pharmacological Bulletin 2025;41(11):2143-2150
Aim To investigate the therapeutic effects of a newly developed Tadalafil tablet on pulmonary fi-brosis induced by paraquat(PQ)in rats,as well as its impact on histone acetylation levels in epithelial cells.Methods SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:the control group(control),the model group(PQ),the Tadalafil new tablet treatment group(N-Tad,1 mg·kg-1),and the positive control drug treatment group(Cialis,5 mg·kg-1).The model group and treatment group rats were intraperitoneally injected with PQ(30 mg·kg-1).Two hours after the initial treatment,the rats in the treatment group re-ceived N-Tad or Cialis via gavage,while the control and model groups were administered an equal volume of physiological saline by gavage once daily for 28 days.The weight gain rate and lung tissue index for each group of rats were calculated.Additionally,the effects of N-Tad treatment on lung tissue structural damage and collagen deposition in rats with PQ-in-duced pulmonary fibrosis were observed using HE stai-ning,Masson trichrome staining,and immunohisto-chemical techniques.By employing the Western blot technique,the effects of Tadalafil intervention on the expression of the epithelial marker E-cadherin(E-Cad),the stromal marker fibronectin(Fn),and the histone acetylation marker acetylated histones(Ac-his-tones)in A549 cells were observed.Results Com-pared to the control group,rats with PQ-induced pul-monary fibrosis exhibited a significant decrease in the rate of body weight growth,an increase in lung tissue index(P<0.05),and a notable increase in the expression and distribution of the fibrosis marker alpha-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)in lung tissue.The structure of the lung tissue was disrupted,accompanied by the deposition of interstitial collagen fibers.Both N-Tad and Cialis treatments could significantly enhance the rate of weight gain,decrease the lung tissue index,inhibit the expression of α-SMA,and reduce the depo-sition of interstitial collagen in the lung tissue of rats with pulmonary fibrosis.Notably,low-dose N-Tad treatment was comparable to high-dose Cialis treat-ment.At the cellular level,Tadalafil significantly in-hibited the high expression of Fn induced by transfor-ming growth factor beta 1(TGF-β1)in A549 cells.It also upregulated the expression of E-cadherin and sig-nificantly increased the levels of acetylated histones(P<0.05).Conclusions N-Tad promotes histone acetylation in alveolar epithelial cells,significantly in-hibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition,increases E-cadherin expression,and improves lung tissue structur-al damage and collagen deposition caused by PQ.Ad-ditionally,it offers the advantage of a lower effective dose compared to Cialis,providing a new option for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.
6.Construction and internal validation of a Nomogram prediction model for distal cholangiocarcinoma after radical surgery
Mingshan HUANG ; Gang YANG ; Yubo ZHANG ; Hongyan MA ; Peng LEI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2025;32(5):699-705
Objective:To identify prognostic factors associated with survival rates in patients with distal cholangiocarcinoma after radical surgery, and to construct a Nomogram prediction model based on these factors, as well as to perform internal validation of the model.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on the clinical data of 162 patients (76 males and 86 females) with distal cholangiocarcinoma who underwent radical surgery at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Ningxia Medical University General Hospital from January 2011 to July 2019. The study used univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis to identify independent risk factors and constructed a Nomogram prediction model using R software version 4.4.1. Additionally, the predictive accuracy of the model was evaluated through the C-index, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, and the calibration curve.Results:The median overall survival for the 162 patients was 18.4 months. The final multivariate Cox regression analysis revealed that the following factors were independent risk factors for poor postoperative prognosis in patients with distal cholangiocarcinoma: patient age [> 60 years, P = 0.004, hazard ratios ( HR) = 1.876], tumor diameter (> 2.0 cm, P < 0.001, HR = 0.174), tumor differentiation degree [moderately differentiated/moderately to highly differentiated/highly differentiated, P = 0.017, HR = 1.407], lymph node metastasis (Yes, P = 0.002, HR = 0.551), and vascular invasion (Yes, P = 0.025, HR = 1.329) (all P < 0.05). Based on these independent risk factors identified through statistical analysis, the C-index of the constructed nomogram prediction model was 0.793. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve values for the model predicting postoperative 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year overall survival rates were 0.932, 0.771, and 0.758,respectively. Conclusions:Patient age, tumor diameter, tumor differentiation degree, lymph node metastasis, and vascular invasion are independent risk factors for poor postoperative prognosis in patients with distal cholangiocarcinoma. The final Nomogram prediction model demonstrates good predictive ability and has certain practical application potential.
7.Mammographic imaging features of breast cancer and its correlation with microvascular density
Li-qin MA ; Li LIU ; Heng-li HU ; Yu-lei CHEN ; Long-zhou CHEN ; Zhi-gang HAN
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2025;34(3):258-262
Objective To investigate the mammographic imaging features of breast cancer and its correlation with microvascular density(MVD).Methods A total of 86 patients with breast cancer confirmed by surgical pathology in Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps 7th Division Hospital from January 2019 to December 2022 were selected as the research objects.According to the modified Bloom Richard-son scoring system,the breast cancer patients were classified into histological grade Ⅰ(n=22),grade Ⅱ(n=25)and grade Ⅲ(n=39).All patients underwent preoperative mammographic imaging examination.Immunohistochemistry staining was performed and MVD count was conducted after operation.Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlation between MVD of breast cancer with different histo-logical grades and mammographic imaging features.Results The microvascular positive expression rate of breast cancer lesions was 100%,the MVD counts per visual field were 14~276 vessels,with an average of(72.58±16.37)vessels,of which the MVD counts of patients with histological grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ were 14 to 175 vessels,with an average of(42.10±13.51)vessels;the MVD counts of patients with histological grade Ⅲ was 22~276 vessels,with an average of(93.82±22.17)vessels.The MVD counts of patients with histological grade Ⅲ was signifi-cantly higher than that of patients with histological grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ,with statistically significant difference(t=19.627,P<0.001).The incidences of irregular margin,spicular sign,axillary lymph node metastasis and fine particle calcification in patients with histological gradeⅢ were higher than those in patients with histological grade Ⅰ to Ⅱ,with statistically significant difference(P<0.05).The MVD counts of breast cancer patients with irregular margin,spicular sign,axillary lymph node metastasis and fine particle calcification were higher than those of patients with smooth margin and without spicular sign,axillary lymph node metastasis or fine particle calcification,which was positively correlated with histological grades(P<0.05).Conclusion Some mammographic imaging features of breast cancer can reflect tumor angiogenesis to a certain extent,which can provide important reference for the treatment and prognosis of the disease,with certain clinical value.
8.Trends and research hotspots in English publications from China′s anesthesiology discipline in international journals: a bibliometric analysis from 2000 to 2023
Hui ZHANG ; Gang LUO ; Ziyu ZHENG ; Lini WANG ; Chong LEI
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(8):976-986
Objective:To analyze the trends and research hotspots in English publications from China′s anesthesiology discipline in international journals from 2000 to 2023 using the bibliometric analysis.Methods:Based on the results retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded database covering English publications from China′s anesthesiology discipline in international journals from January 2000 to December 2023, CiteSpace 6.3.R1 and VOSviewer 1.6.20.0 were employed to analyze the annual publication counts, institutions, authors, co-cited references, and keywords, etc. with knowledge graph generated.Results:A total of 53, 039 articles published in English from January 2000 to December 2023 were included. The annual number of articles published in English showed an overall increasing trend year by year. Basic research articles exhibited a phase of slow growth during 2000-2007, entered a period of accelerated growth from 2008, and demonstrated a slightly decreased trend by 2023. The number of clinical research articles increased rapidly since 2008, was equivalent to the basic research articles by 2020, surpassed basic research articles by 2023 and became the mainstream research direction of anesthesiology discipline. Among clinical research publications, case series studies predominated from 2000 to 2022, and cohort studies exceeded case series for the first time in 2023, ranking second only to the randomized controlled trials. Research hotspots in anesthesiology discipline predominantly focused on the relationship of neuropsychiatry to anesthesia, pain management, cardiovascular surgery and organ injury, COVID-19 pandemic and patient safety. In terms of journals, Medicine was the journal with the largest number of publications, with 1, 345 publications in 2023 and an impact factor of 1.3. American journals dominated the top 15 highly productive journals, and Anesthesiology had the highest h-index (60) and g-index (98) with an impact factor of 9.1. In terms of domestic high-yield institutions, Shanghai Jiao Tong University topped the list, publishing about 1, 200 papers between 2000 and 2023, followed by Sichuan University (about 850) and Capital Medical University (about 720). Conclusions:China′s anesthesiology research has demonstrated a meteoric rise in both the number of papers published and cited frequency, reflecting ascending scientific academic levels and innovation capacity in the the international arena. While acknowledging this quantitative expansion, recognition is warranted that enhancing research quality and international impact remains imperative to narrow the gap with advanced nations and gradually achieve advancement.
9.Efficacy of remimazolam-based anesthesia in daytime laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a multicenter, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial
Qian HU ; Jian GUO ; Haijun YUAN ; Weiping LEI ; Haipeng LIU ; Chen YONG ; Yanhui HU ; Junping CHEN ; Jianliang SUN ; Zhijian LAN ; Jianhong XU ; Xin YU ; Gang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(6):720-725
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of remimazolam-based anesthesia in daytime laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Methods:In this multicenter, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial, 300 American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of either sex, aged 18-60 yr, with body mass index of 18-28 kg/m 2, who underwent daytime laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia with tracheal intubation at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, the Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Jinhua Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou First People′s Hospital Affiliated to Westlake University School of Medicine, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, and the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from August 2021 to August 2023, were selected and divided into 2 groups ( n=150 each) using a random number table method: remimazolam group (R group) and propofol group (P group). Anesthesia was induced as follows: Sufentanil was intravenously injected at a rate of 0.5 μg/kg, remimazolam was intravenously injected at a rate of 0.3 mg/kg in group R, propofol was intravenously injected at a rate of 2.0-2.5 mg/kg in group P, and cisatracurium besilate was intravenously injected at a rate of 0.2 mg/kg after loss of consciousness in two groups. The patients were mechanically ventilated after tracheal intubation. Anesthesia was maintained as follows: Remimazolam was intravenously injected at a rate of 0.5-1.0 mg·kg -1·h -1 in group R, propofol was intravenously injected at a rate of 4-10 mg·kg -1·h -1 in group P, and remifentanil was intravenously infused at a rate of 0.25-2.00 μg·kg -1·min -1, maintaining intraoperative bispectral index value of 40-60. The success rate of sedation was recorded, and non-inferiority tests were conducted. The time to loss of consciousness, emergence time, extubation time, recovery time of orientation, time of stay in post-anesthesia care unit and occurrence of delayed emergence were recorded. Liver function and renal function were measured before operation and within 24 h after operation. The occurrence of abnormal alanine transaminase, abnormal aspartate transaminase, abnormal creatinine and abnormal urea was recorded. The occurrence of adverse reactions during and after operation was recorded. Results:The success rates of sedation were 98.6% and 99.3% in group R and group P, respectively, there was no statistically significant difference in the success rate of sedation between the two groups ( P>0.05), and the difference in the success rates of sedation between the two groups was -0.007 (95% confidence interval-0.0301-0.0161), which met the pre-set non-inferiority criteria(95% confidence interval >-0.055). Compared with group P, the time to loss of consciousness and recovery time of orientation were significantly prolonged, and the incidence of delayed emergence was increased ( P<0.05), and no statistically significant changes were found in the emergence time, extubation time, time of stay in post-anesthesia care unit and severity of postoperative nausea and vomiting in group R ( P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the abnormal rates of alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase, creatinine and urea before and after operation between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:The efficacy of remimazolam-based anesthesia in daytime laparoscopic cholecystectomy is not inferior to that of propofol-based anesthesia.
10.Expert Consensus on Classification of Hand Degloving Injures and Emergency Repair of Avulsion Skin
Jihui JU ; Gang ZHAO ; Yongjun RUI ; Xin WANG ; Weiyang GAO ; Xiaoheng DING ; Qingtang ZHU ; Xianyou ZHENG ; Yongqing XU ; Shanlin CHEN ; Juyu TANG ; Lei XU ; Jianxi HOU ; Huaqiao WANG ; Jingyi MI ; Haifeng SHI ; Shusen CUI ; Chunlin HOU ; Liqiang GU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2025;48(2):121-134
Hand degloving injury represents one of the most severe forms of hand trauma, characterised by challenging treatment and a complex prognostic outcome. It is crucial to effectively utilise the degloved tissues in emergency or primary repair of a hand degloving injury. This consensus provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on definition, classification, emergency assessment, debridement, judgment of skin viability, in situ repair of the degloved skin, and adjunctive treatment for degloving injury of hand. Based on conclusion of both domestic and international experiences, this expert consensus on the classification of hand degloving injury and the emergency repair with the avulsed skin is established, aiming to provide a guidance to surgeons on standardised treatment strategy and improve the management of hand degloving injury.

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