1.Sleep Traits and Malignant Risk of Pulmonary Nodules: Evidence Triangulation From Questionnaire, Cohort, and Mendelian Randomization
Xiangyu CHEN ; Yiqiao XUE ; Mengqing LIU ; Yile HU ; Weizuo LIANG ; Hanqing LIU ; Yizheng WANG ; Mingfang ZHAO
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(3):663-676
To investigate the association between sleep-related phenotypes and the risk of malignancy in pulmonary nodules, and to provide complementary evidence from a general population cohort and genetic analyses. This study comprised three parts. Part 1 was a cross-sectional study that consecutively enrolled patients with imaging-confirmed pulmonary nodules at the First Hospital of China Medical University from November 2024 to December 2025. Nine sleep domains were constructed using items from the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), with domain severity coded on a 0-6 scale according to the frequency of occurrence. Benign or malignant status of pulmonary nodules was determined based on pathological results or clinical follow-up. Multivariable Logistic regression models with progressive adjustment were constructed. Stratified, interaction, and dose-response analyses (including categorical grouping and restricted cubic splines) were performed focusing on the insomnia symptom domain to explore the association between sleep-related phenotypes and the risk of malignant pulmonary nodules. Part 2 was a prospective cohort study using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) to investigate the association between sleep duration and incident lung cancer risk in the general population. Part 3 comprised genetic causality analyses, including two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) and linkage disequilibrium score regression (LDSC), using data from the OpenGWAS database, to assess whether directionally consistent genetic association signals exist between sleep-related phenotypes and lung cancer risk. In the cross-sectional study, a total of 800 patients with pulmonary nodules were included, of whom 288 (36.0%) were in the malignant group. In the continuous-variable main model fully adjusted for baseline confounders, all nine sleep domains, imaging findings, and depression and anxiety status, the severity of the insomnia symptom domain showed a positive association signal with the risk of malignant pulmonary nodules (fully adjusted model: per 1-point increase, In patients with pulmonary nodules, an association signal exists between insomnia-related symptoms and the risk of malignancy, but the dose-response relationship remains unclear. The CHARLS cohort and genetic analyses provide supplementary directional clues for the above associations, albeit with limited statistical strength and result consistency. Definitive conclusions regarding the association between sleep phenotypes and the risk of malignant pulmonary nodules require further validation in prospective studies.
2.Risk control path of explainable artificial intelligent analysis algorithm for orthopedic consumables in surgery room
Hanqing ZHAO ; Yang LIU ; Jun ZHANG ; Weiming HE
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(8):142-147
Objective:To construct a risk prediction model based on explainable intelligence(XAI)analysis algorithms for orthopedic consumables in surgery room,and improve the management quality of controlling risk for orthopedic consumables in surgery room.Methods:A risk index system for orthopedic consumables in the surgery room was established through researching literature and using Delphi method.The data of supply and use of consumables were collected to construct a risk prediction model.Risk control paths were formulated from three aspects included formulating preoperative plan,intraoperative dynamic allocation,and postoperative tracking and feedback.A total of 6,572 sets of orthopedic consumables that were used in the surgery room of the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army Joint Service Support Force from January 2021 to December 2024 were selected.The 3,185 sets of orthopedic consumables that were used during January 2021 and December 2022 were managed by using conventional method of controlling and managing risk.The 3,387 sets of orthopedic consumables that were used during January 2023 and December 2024 were managed by using intelligent method of controlling and managing risk.The early warning capabilities for risk,and the control quality for risk between the two management methods were compared.A self-made satisfaction survey questionnaire was adopted to investigate the satisfaction scores of medical staffs and managers for consumables in the surgery room for the two management methods.Results:The average accuracy rates of using the intelligent method of controlling and managing risk in predicting formulating preoperative plan,intraoperatively dynamic allocation,and postoperative tracking and feedback for early warning events of risk in 157,247 and 57 consumables were respectively 49.68%(78/157),42.11%(104/247)and 56.14%(32/57),all of which were higher than those of conventional method of controlling and managing risk,and the difference were statistically significant(x2=9.475,23.637,13.035,P<0.05).The average reduction rate of risk events of consumables,the average intervention rate of abnormal use of consumables,and the mean value of enhance degree of turnover efficiency of consumables were respectively(6.25±1.59)%,(87.93±4.44)%and(4.78±1.69)%,all of which were higher than those of conventional method of controlling and managing risk,and the differences were statistically significant(t=4.952,6.257,4.660,P<0.05).The scores of medical staffs and managers in surgery room for acceptance of early warning for risk,support of management decision,satisfaction of using consumables,and assessment results of training by adopting intelligent method of controlling and managing risk were all higher than those by adopting conventional method of controlling and managing risk,and the differences were statistically significant(t=3.368,3.082,3.701,4.558,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of prediction model based on XAI analysis algorithm for risk of orthopedic consumables in the surgery room can improve the accuracy of early warning for risk of orthopedic consumables in the surgery room,and reduce the incidence of risk events,and enhance the ability of emergent response for risk,and improve the quality of clinical services.
3.The effects of lipopolysaccharide on proliferation and apoptosis of BESCs through the PI3K/AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways
Junsheng DONG ; Zi WANG ; Hanqing LI ; Fangling ZHENG ; Min ZHANG ; Long GUO ; Kangjun LIU ; Luying CUI ; Heng WANG ; Jianji LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(1):100-106
In order to explore the effects of lipopolysaccharide(LPS)on the repair of bovine endo-metrial stromal cells(BESCs)during inflammatory response,BESCs were treated by LPS in this study.Cell apoptosis rate was detected using flow cytometry,cell viability was measured using the CCK-8 assay,cell migration ability was observed using a scratch assay,and the expression of con-nective tissue growth factor(CTGF),transforming growth factor-beta 3(TGF-β3)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)mRNA was measured using qRT-PCR.Additionally,the expression of key proteins in the PI3K/AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways was assessed using Western blot analysis.The results showed that cell viability of BESCs significantly decreased(P<0.01),cell migration ability decreased(P<0.05),apoptosis rate of BESCs increased(P<0.01),CTGF and TGF-β3 mRNA expression levels decreased(P<0.01),while VEGF mRNA ex-pression increased after treatment with LPS(P<0.01).The phosphorylation levels of PI3K,AKT and GSK-3β proteins decreased(P<0.05),as well as the expression levels of c-Myc and Cyclin-D1 proteins also decreased(P<0.01).These results indicated that LPS can inhibit the proliferation of BESCs and promote cell apoptosis possibly through the inhibition of the PI3K/AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
4.Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning for displaying calcification of ligamentum arteriousum in infants and young children
Shiyuan ZHU ; Mingyuan PANG ; Hanqing LIU ; Linkun LI ; Wenwen YU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(3):188-191
Objective To explore the value of Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning for displaying calcification of ligamentum arteriousum(CLA)in infants and young children.Methods Chest CT data obtained with Turbo-Flash mode scanning of 1 762 infants and young children(aged 1 to 36 months)with suspected lung,trachea or bronchi lesions were retrospectively analyzed.Children were divided into group A to L according to age at 3-month intervals.CLA was evaluated and its CT manifestations were analyzed.The incidence of CLA in each group was counted,the density of CLA was measured,and their correlations with age were observed.Results Among 1 762 children,912 was found with CLA(912/1 762,51.76%).The incidence of CLA in group A—L was 34.29%(12/35)—59.35%(92/155),respectively.All CLA located in the arterial ligaments between the left side of pulmonary trunk and the origin level of left subclavian artery of the aorta and shaped differently.The density of CLA in group A—L was(183.36±50.16)—(295.80±105.91)HU,respectively.The incidence of CLA in group A—F was positively(r=0.945,P=0.002),while in group F—L was negatively correlated with age(r=-0.765,P=0.045).Meanwhile,the density of CLA in group A—F was positively correlated with age(r=0.775,P=0.020),but no significant correlation between CLA density and age was found in G—L group(P=0.593).Conclusion Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning had high clinical application value for displaying CLA in infants and young children.
5.Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning for displaying calcification of ligamentum arteriousum in infants and young children
Shiyuan ZHU ; Mingyuan PANG ; Hanqing LIU ; Linkun LI ; Wenwen YU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(3):188-191
Objective To explore the value of Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning for displaying calcification of ligamentum arteriousum(CLA)in infants and young children.Methods Chest CT data obtained with Turbo-Flash mode scanning of 1 762 infants and young children(aged 1 to 36 months)with suspected lung,trachea or bronchi lesions were retrospectively analyzed.Children were divided into group A to L according to age at 3-month intervals.CLA was evaluated and its CT manifestations were analyzed.The incidence of CLA in each group was counted,the density of CLA was measured,and their correlations with age were observed.Results Among 1 762 children,912 was found with CLA(912/1 762,51.76%).The incidence of CLA in group A—L was 34.29%(12/35)—59.35%(92/155),respectively.All CLA located in the arterial ligaments between the left side of pulmonary trunk and the origin level of left subclavian artery of the aorta and shaped differently.The density of CLA in group A—L was(183.36±50.16)—(295.80±105.91)HU,respectively.The incidence of CLA in group A—F was positively(r=0.945,P=0.002),while in group F—L was negatively correlated with age(r=-0.765,P=0.045).Meanwhile,the density of CLA in group A—F was positively correlated with age(r=0.775,P=0.020),but no significant correlation between CLA density and age was found in G—L group(P=0.593).Conclusion Turbo-Flash mode CT scanning had high clinical application value for displaying CLA in infants and young children.
6.The effects of lipopolysaccharide on proliferation and apoptosis of BESCs through the PI3K/AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways
Junsheng DONG ; Zi WANG ; Hanqing LI ; Fangling ZHENG ; Min ZHANG ; Long GUO ; Kangjun LIU ; Luying CUI ; Heng WANG ; Jianji LI
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(1):100-106
In order to explore the effects of lipopolysaccharide(LPS)on the repair of bovine endo-metrial stromal cells(BESCs)during inflammatory response,BESCs were treated by LPS in this study.Cell apoptosis rate was detected using flow cytometry,cell viability was measured using the CCK-8 assay,cell migration ability was observed using a scratch assay,and the expression of con-nective tissue growth factor(CTGF),transforming growth factor-beta 3(TGF-β3)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)mRNA was measured using qRT-PCR.Additionally,the expression of key proteins in the PI3K/AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways was assessed using Western blot analysis.The results showed that cell viability of BESCs significantly decreased(P<0.01),cell migration ability decreased(P<0.05),apoptosis rate of BESCs increased(P<0.01),CTGF and TGF-β3 mRNA expression levels decreased(P<0.01),while VEGF mRNA ex-pression increased after treatment with LPS(P<0.01).The phosphorylation levels of PI3K,AKT and GSK-3β proteins decreased(P<0.05),as well as the expression levels of c-Myc and Cyclin-D1 proteins also decreased(P<0.01).These results indicated that LPS can inhibit the proliferation of BESCs and promote cell apoptosis possibly through the inhibition of the PI3K/AKT and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
7.Risk control path of explainable artificial intelligent analysis algorithm for orthopedic consumables in surgery room
Hanqing ZHAO ; Yang LIU ; Jun ZHANG ; Weiming HE
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(8):142-147
Objective:To construct a risk prediction model based on explainable intelligence(XAI)analysis algorithms for orthopedic consumables in surgery room,and improve the management quality of controlling risk for orthopedic consumables in surgery room.Methods:A risk index system for orthopedic consumables in the surgery room was established through researching literature and using Delphi method.The data of supply and use of consumables were collected to construct a risk prediction model.Risk control paths were formulated from three aspects included formulating preoperative plan,intraoperative dynamic allocation,and postoperative tracking and feedback.A total of 6,572 sets of orthopedic consumables that were used in the surgery room of the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army Joint Service Support Force from January 2021 to December 2024 were selected.The 3,185 sets of orthopedic consumables that were used during January 2021 and December 2022 were managed by using conventional method of controlling and managing risk.The 3,387 sets of orthopedic consumables that were used during January 2023 and December 2024 were managed by using intelligent method of controlling and managing risk.The early warning capabilities for risk,and the control quality for risk between the two management methods were compared.A self-made satisfaction survey questionnaire was adopted to investigate the satisfaction scores of medical staffs and managers for consumables in the surgery room for the two management methods.Results:The average accuracy rates of using the intelligent method of controlling and managing risk in predicting formulating preoperative plan,intraoperatively dynamic allocation,and postoperative tracking and feedback for early warning events of risk in 157,247 and 57 consumables were respectively 49.68%(78/157),42.11%(104/247)and 56.14%(32/57),all of which were higher than those of conventional method of controlling and managing risk,and the difference were statistically significant(x2=9.475,23.637,13.035,P<0.05).The average reduction rate of risk events of consumables,the average intervention rate of abnormal use of consumables,and the mean value of enhance degree of turnover efficiency of consumables were respectively(6.25±1.59)%,(87.93±4.44)%and(4.78±1.69)%,all of which were higher than those of conventional method of controlling and managing risk,and the differences were statistically significant(t=4.952,6.257,4.660,P<0.05).The scores of medical staffs and managers in surgery room for acceptance of early warning for risk,support of management decision,satisfaction of using consumables,and assessment results of training by adopting intelligent method of controlling and managing risk were all higher than those by adopting conventional method of controlling and managing risk,and the differences were statistically significant(t=3.368,3.082,3.701,4.558,P<0.05).Conclusion:The application of prediction model based on XAI analysis algorithm for risk of orthopedic consumables in the surgery room can improve the accuracy of early warning for risk of orthopedic consumables in the surgery room,and reduce the incidence of risk events,and enhance the ability of emergent response for risk,and improve the quality of clinical services.
8.Comparative Study on the Topological Attributes of Deficiency and Excess Pattern of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Mild Cognitive Impairment Based on fMRI Graph Theory Network
Jianjun WANG ; Weimin YANG ; Haotao ZHENG ; Jianxiang CHEN ; Dongbin CAI ; Hanqing LYU ; Xiude QIN ; Lanying LIU
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;26(1):69-75
Objective This study aimed to explore the differences in global and local brain network topological properties between deficient pattern(DP)and excess pattern(EP)of mild vascular cognitive impairment caused by subcortical small vessel disease based on graph theory network.Methods Patients were recruited prospectively and were classified with DP and EP subtype.The global small-world topological attributes and local nodes were calculated for the comparison of DP,EP,and healthy controls(CN)using the GRETNA platform.Results The three groups all had small-world attributes,but only the patients in EP had a significantly lower small world attribute δ in the range of 0.05-0.26 than the control group(P<0.05).The node efficiency and node strength indicators of multiple brain region were able to significantly distinguish the DP group from the EP group.However,there was no positive brain region in the node efficiency of the DP patients(P>0.05),and only a few brain regions showed increased node strength efficiency(P<0.05).Conclusion The results indicate that the syndrome of DP and EP have significantly different neuroimaging phenotypes,providing a basis for further research of biological classification based on Chinese Medicine syndromes.
9.Correlation between lower limb alignment and risk factors of patellofemoral pain syndrome in young men
Bing HAN ; Hongbin LIU ; Hehong WANG ; Hanqing ZHAO ; Riguang ZHAO ; Yiyan SUN ; Yu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2024;28(8):1211-1216
BACKGROUND:The risk factors for patellofemoral pain syndrome are still unclear and research on risk factors is gradually becoming a hot topic in order to improve the therapeutic outcome of this disease. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationship between lower limb alignment and patellofemoral pain syndrome in young male runners. METHODS:In the same running population,21 patients with bilateral knee pain,29 patients with single knee pain and 20 normal runners were collected from January 2021 to July 2022.Full-length X-ray examination of both lower limbs in standing position was performed in all subjects.The lateral distal femoral angle,medial tibial proximal angle,joint line congruence angle,hip-knee-ankle angle,and knee physical valgus angle were measured and statistically analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There was no significant difference in the parameters between the left and right knees in each group(P>0.05).Compared with the normal group,no significant changes in lateral distal femoral angle,medial tibial proximal angle,joint line congruence angle,and hip-knee-ankle angle were observed in the single knee pain group and double knee pain group,while the knee physical valgus angle was significantly increased in these two groups(P<0.05).To conclude,increased knee physical valgus angle may be a risk factor for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
10.Longitudinal study on the associated factors of different types of precieved social support for vocational school students
LIU Hanqing, XU Shuqing, TANG Biaoqian, LI Yiyang, JIANG Hong, WANG Shumei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2024;45(9):1294-1299
Objective:
To explore perceived social support levels of vocational school students and associated factors, so as to provide a basis for the fine tuned construction of social support networks for vocational school students.
Methods:
Adopting a combination of multi stage cluster sampling and convenience sampling method, a sample of 11 767 vocational school students in Shanghai City and Jiangsu Province were selected to conduct two surveys (November 2021 and November 2022) by using a self administered electronic questionnaire regarding personal, family, school information and the Child and Adolescent Social Support Scale (CASSS). Correlates were analyzed by generalized linear estimating equations (GEE).
Results:
The total perceived social support scores in percentage at baseline and follow up survey were (66.13±20.46) and (67.65±21.18). The results of GEE showed that in terms of personal characteristics, girls had higher emotional support and evaluative support scores than boys ( B=0.60, 0.68, P < 0.05 ); extraversion, non-smoking, non-drinking, exercising ≥1 time per week, and better quality of sleep were positively correlated with the total score and the different types scores of precieved social support, and time spent on the Internet >2 h/d was negatively correlated with the total score and the different types scores of precieved social support ( B=1.03-4.49, -4.04--0.58, P < 0.05 ). In terms of family characteristics, parents not in marriage and living with (external) grandparents were negatively correlated with the total score and different types scores of percieved social support, while family characteristics such as satisfaction with family income (average, satisfactory, very satisfactory) and parents education level of junior high school and above were positively correlated with the total score and the different types scores of precieved social support ( B=-1.34--0.37, 0.57-2.37, P <0.05). In terms of school characteristics, without experience of bullying in school and the number of same sex or opposite sex friends >1 were positively correlated with the total score and different types scores of perceptual social support, and without serving as an officer of a student organization was negatively correlated with the total score and the different types scores of precieved social support ( B= 1.21- 5.04, -2.00--0.76, P <0.05).
Conclusions
The levels of overall and different types of precieved social support among vocational school students need to be improved. According to individual, family, and school related factors of precieved social support can help to target the improvement of students precieved social support level.


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