1.Standards for the Application of Hemodynamic Monitoring Technology in Critical Care
Hua ZHAO ; Hongmin ZHANG ; Xin DING ; Huan CHEN ; Jun DUAN ; Wei DU ; Bo TANG ; Yuankai ZHOU ; Dongkai LI ; Xinchen WANG ; Cui WANG ; Gaosheng ZHOU ; Xiaoting WANG
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):73-85
With the rapid advancement of hemodynamic indices and monitoring technologies, their classification methods and application processes have become increasingly complex. Currently, no unified standard hasbeen established, making it difficult to fully meet the clinical requirements for hemodynamic management. To assist in hemodynamic monitoring assessment and therapeutic decision-making in critically ill patients, the Critical Hemodynamic Therapy Collaborative Group, in conjunction with the Critical Ultrasound Study Group, has jointly developed the Standard for the Application of Hemodynamic Monitoring Techniques in Critical Care. The first part of this standard systematically categorizes hemodynamic indicators into flow indicators, pressure and its derivative indicators, and tissue perfusion indicators, while elaborating on the clinical application of each. The second part establishes a standardized clinical implementation pathway for hemodynamic monitoring. It proposes a tiered monitoring strategy-comprising basic, advanced, indication-specific, and special scenario monitoring-tailored to different clinical settings. It emphasizes the central role of critical care ultrasound across all levels of monitoring and establishes hemodynamic assessment standards for organs such as the brain, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract. This standard aims to provide a unified framework for clinical practice, teaching, training, and research in critical care medicine, thereby promoting standardized development within the discipline.
2.The Role of Histone Lactylation in Diseases and Intervention by Traditional Chinese Medicine
Xin ZHANG ; Jie DU ; Zhao-Huan LI ; Feng GAO
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(4):887-904
Histone lactylation is a recently identified post-translational modification, wherein lactate mediates the enzymatic addition of lactyl groups to lysine residues on histones. Since its discovery, extensive research has demonstrated that histone lactylation is widely present in human tissues and plays a pivotal role in regulating the transcription of specific genes. Subsequent studies have further established this modification as a widespread epigenetic mark with significant physiological implications. With advancing research, accumulating evidence confirms that lactylation at distinct histone sites elicits diverse biological effects—such as promoting cell proliferation, driving inflammatory responses, and enhancing fibrosis—all of which profoundly influence disease progression and serve as key drivers of disease onset and development. Conversely, inhibiting histone lactylation can alter disease outcomes, positioning histone lactylation as a promising therapeutic target. Moreover, studies have revealed crosstalk between histone lactylation and other post-translational modifications, such as acetylation and methylation, which collectively regulate disease progression. Notably, lactylation occurs not only on histones but also on non-histone proteins. Histone lactylation activates specific gene transcription and reshapes metabolic epigenetics, while non-histone lactylation directly modulates enzyme activity, signal transduction, and protein stability. These two facets form a synergistic network through shared lactate pools, common modifying enzyme systems, and pathway crosstalk, thereby constructing a multi-dimensional regulatory framework—namely, the “histone lactylation-metabolism hub-non-histone lactylation” axis. This architecture bridges metabolism and epigenetics, and deciphering its topological structure may provide novel targets for precise intervention in diseases driven by lactate-mediated signaling hijacking. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), grounded in clinical practice, has been shown to regulate histone lactylation by modulating lactate metabolism and lactylation-related enzymes, thereby influencing disease progression. Moreover, certain TCM formulations exhibit potential as alternative therapies for drug-resistant diseases, underscoring the significance of further exploring TCM-mediated regulation of histone lactylation in future therapeutic strategies. This review aims to elucidate the mechanisms underlying histone lactylation, systematically delineate the associations between site-specific histone lactylation and various diseases, present a comprehensive landscape of the “lactate-histone lactylation and functional protein lactylation” axis, and summarize the mechanistic basis and research advances in TCM-mediated regulation of histone lactylation for disease treatment. Additionally, we discuss current challenges in histone lactylation research and propose future directions, ultimately aiming to deepen understanding and broaden perspectives on the roles and therapeutic potential of histone lactylation in disease.
3.Exploration on the challenges and ethical countermeasures of artificial intelligence intervening in the care decision-making of older adults with disabilities
Runying WANG ; Yiyao ZHANG ; Huan DU ; Yingchun PENG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2026;39(5):656-662
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually being applied in the field of decision-making support for the daily care of the older adults with disabilities. However, due to their limited cognitive functions, information asymmetry with medical staff and technical parties, and a certain degree of emotional deprivation, the older adults with disabilities are in a structurally vulnerable position. Against this background, several ethical dilemmas arise when AI technology intervenes in care decision-making. First, the informed consent process is difficult to genuinely implement. Second, algorithms based on average models tend to ignore individual differences, leading to “de-personalization” of services. Third, over-reliance on technology may further weaken humanistic care, thereby undermining the individual dignity of the older adults with disabilities. Fourth, in the care decision-making involving the joint participation of the older adults with disabilities, caregivers, medical teams, and AI systems, the boundaries of responsibility among all parties remain unclear, making it difficult to assign accountability when adverse outcomes occur. Drawing on the theories of vulnerability ethics, interactive ethics, and care ethics, this paper proposes a “vulnerability-interaction-care” path and put forward three-tiered countermeasures. The first was baseline safeguards, preventing the exploitation of the vulnerability of the older adults with disabilities and their caregivers, and requiring further safeguards for their dignity. The second was process protection, enhancing transparency and accountability within the human-machine collaboration framework, as well as establishing a multi-party consultation mechanism. The third was capacity empowerment, improving the subjectivity of the older adults with disabilities through age-appropriate interaction, structured expression of intentions, and caregiver participation.
4.Pharmaceutical care for a patient with missed abortion after aortic mechanical valve replacement surgery
Huan CHEN ; Baian WANG ; Qingqing DU ; Yao MU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1751-1754
OBJECTIVE To provide a reference for anticoagulant therapy and vaginal bleeding management during medical abortion in patients with missed abortion after aortic mechanical valve replacement surgery. METHODS Clinical pharmacists conducted pharmaceutical monitoring on a patient with missed abortion after aortic mechanical valve replacement surgery, and analyzed the correlation between warfarin use and abortion. In response to gingival bleeding and an increase in the international normalized ratio (INR) after taking mifepristone, clinical pharmacists recommended discontinuing warfarin based on bleeding risk and INR changes; for the selection of sex hormones after missed abortion, clinical pharmacists suggested that estradiol gel combined with progesterone should be used in sequential treatment, supplemented by Xian yimucao capsules, to accelerate the elimination of residual tissue and congestion in uterine cavity. RESULTS The physician followed the advice of the clinical pharmacist and did not prolong the patient’s hospital stay due to excessive vaginal bleeding during treatment. Warfarin treatment was restarted on the day of discharge, and INR remained stable within the target anticoagulation range after discharge without any adverse events such as thromboembolism. CONCLUSIONS In patients with missed abortion after aortic valve replacement surgery, mifepristone may enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding during medical abortion. It is recommended to discontinue warfarin before medication. Clinical pharmacists play a crucial role in the development of anticoagulation plans, identification of drug-drug interactions, assessment of bleeding risks, and selection of postoperative sex hormones. Through full pharmaceutical monitoring, they ensure the safety of patients’ medication.
5.Pharmaceutical care for a patient with missed abortion after aortic mechanical valve replacement surgery
Huan CHEN ; Baian WANG ; Qingqing DU ; Yao MU
China Pharmacy 2026;37(13):1751-1754
OBJECTIVE To provide a reference for anticoagulant therapy and vaginal bleeding management during medical abortion in patients with missed abortion after aortic mechanical valve replacement surgery. METHODS Clinical pharmacists conducted pharmaceutical monitoring on a patient with missed abortion after aortic mechanical valve replacement surgery, and analyzed the correlation between warfarin use and abortion. In response to gingival bleeding and an increase in the international normalized ratio (INR) after taking mifepristone, clinical pharmacists recommended discontinuing warfarin based on bleeding risk and INR changes; for the selection of sex hormones after missed abortion, clinical pharmacists suggested that estradiol gel combined with progesterone should be used in sequential treatment, supplemented by Xian yimucao capsules, to accelerate the elimination of residual tissue and congestion in uterine cavity. RESULTS The physician followed the advice of the clinical pharmacist and did not prolong the patient’s hospital stay due to excessive vaginal bleeding during treatment. Warfarin treatment was restarted on the day of discharge, and INR remained stable within the target anticoagulation range after discharge without any adverse events such as thromboembolism. CONCLUSIONS In patients with missed abortion after aortic valve replacement surgery, mifepristone may enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding during medical abortion. It is recommended to discontinue warfarin before medication. Clinical pharmacists play a crucial role in the development of anticoagulation plans, identification of drug-drug interactions, assessment of bleeding risks, and selection of postoperative sex hormones. Through full pharmaceutical monitoring, they ensure the safety of patients’ medication.
6.Retrospective analysis of malignant tumor mortality cases at a specialized oncology hospital from 2019 to 2024
Huan WANG ; Hongtao WANG ; Lida FAN ; Chenyang LI ; Liang LI ; Xiaqing DU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(11):1770-1773
Objective This study aims to conduct a retrospective analysis of the malignant tumor mortality cases at a specialized oncology hospital,providing a reference for rationally allocating medical resources and early diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors.Methods Demographic data and clinical records of deceased patients with malignant tumor at the hospital from 2019 to 2024 was collected and analyzed with SPSS 25.0 and R studio in terms of gender,age,mortality rate and death causes.Results Totally,862 inpatients were reported dead from 2019 to 2024,with a mortality rate of 0.32%.Among them,500(58.0%)had not received surgical treatments,and 561(65.1%)were documented as clinical/pathological stage Ⅳ.Overall,531 deaths occurred in men and 331 in women;the male mortality rate was significantly higher than the female(0.54%vs.0.19%,(x2=236.93,P=0.000).The highest annual tumor-related mortality rate was recorded in 2019(0.46%).The 75-and-older age group had the greatest mortality,with 113 deaths accounting for 1.23%;the age-specific distribution differed sig-nificantly between sexes(P<0.05).The top five causes of cancer death were lung cancer(206 cases,23.90%),liver cancer(88 cases,10.21%),gastric cancer(75 cases,8.70%),malignant lymphoma(73 cases,8.47%),pancreatic cancer(72 cases,8.35%).Conclusion The malignant tumor mortality rate is higher in males than in females,with the highest mortality observed in those aged 75 and above.Lung,liver and gastric cancers account for most cancer deaths.The hospital managers should strengthen health education for the elderly and simultaneously strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of these key cancers.
7.Study on medical equipment configuration management of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation
Lu JIA ; Juan DU ; Yu LI ; Huan-shu LIU ; Zhao ZHANG ; Xiao-li LIU ; Xiang-yan RUAN
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(4):63-69
The technologies for ovarian tissue cryopreservation and entire process for ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation were introduced,and the medical equipment configuration was summarized for each stage of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation.Detailed plans and management methods were proposed for the medical equipment configuration of ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation,and relevant precautions,possible problems and solutions during the process were put forward.References were provided for medical institutions planning to carry out ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transplantation.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(4):63-69]
8.Revealing potential mechanism of Danggui Buxue decoction in regulating immuno-suppression via PI3K-AKT signaling pathway using network pharmacology and in vivo experiment
Huan HUANG ; Pingrui YANG ; Xifeng LI ; Fuxing GUI ; Yutao LI ; Li ZHANG ; Shuo LIU ; Yufei XIE ; Hongxu DU ; Shicheng BI ; Liting CAO
Chinese Journal of Veterinary Science 2025;45(2):350-361
Danggui Buxue decoction(DBD)is a classic prescription with immunomodulatory and hematopoietic effects.Previous studies have shown the DBD has potential to be used as an oral im-mune booster.However,its immunomodulatory effects and mechanism of action have not been thoroughly studied,especially the protective mechanism of immunomodulatory regulation in the state of immunosuppressive is still unclear.The aim of this study was to explore the protective mechanism of DBD in the immunosuppressive state using network pharmacology combined with animal experiments verification.The active components,core targets and signaling pathways of DBD in treating immunosuppression were obtained using network pharmacology tools.On this ba-sis,the active components of DBD were identified using HPLC-MS,and in vivo studies were con-ducted at the same time.The key active components of DBD obtained using network pharmacology included quercetin,kaempferol and formononetin.The core targets included TP53,RELA,TNF,AKT1,and IL-6.KEGG pathway enrichment analysis showed that phosphoinositide 3-kinase(PI3K)-protein kinase B(AKT)may play an important role in the treatment of immunosuppres-sive diseases using DBD.Molecular docking confirmed that each core target had good binding activ-ity with its corresponding compounds.Animal experiments showed that after DBD intervention,the mRNA gene and protein expression of RELA,TNF,and IL-6 in the serum was significantly down-regulated.The mRNA expression of PI3K and AKT in the ileum and PI3K protein expression were also downregulated.In conclusion,DBD exerts its role in treating immunosuppressive diseases by regulating the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway.
9.Retrospective analysis of malignant tumor mortality cases at a specialized oncology hospital from 2019 to 2024
Huan WANG ; Hongtao WANG ; Lida FAN ; Chenyang LI ; Liang LI ; Xiaqing DU
Modern Hospital 2025;25(11):1770-1773
Objective This study aims to conduct a retrospective analysis of the malignant tumor mortality cases at a specialized oncology hospital,providing a reference for rationally allocating medical resources and early diagnosis and treatment of malignant tumors.Methods Demographic data and clinical records of deceased patients with malignant tumor at the hospital from 2019 to 2024 was collected and analyzed with SPSS 25.0 and R studio in terms of gender,age,mortality rate and death causes.Results Totally,862 inpatients were reported dead from 2019 to 2024,with a mortality rate of 0.32%.Among them,500(58.0%)had not received surgical treatments,and 561(65.1%)were documented as clinical/pathological stage Ⅳ.Overall,531 deaths occurred in men and 331 in women;the male mortality rate was significantly higher than the female(0.54%vs.0.19%,(x2=236.93,P=0.000).The highest annual tumor-related mortality rate was recorded in 2019(0.46%).The 75-and-older age group had the greatest mortality,with 113 deaths accounting for 1.23%;the age-specific distribution differed sig-nificantly between sexes(P<0.05).The top five causes of cancer death were lung cancer(206 cases,23.90%),liver cancer(88 cases,10.21%),gastric cancer(75 cases,8.70%),malignant lymphoma(73 cases,8.47%),pancreatic cancer(72 cases,8.35%).Conclusion The malignant tumor mortality rate is higher in males than in females,with the highest mortality observed in those aged 75 and above.Lung,liver and gastric cancers account for most cancer deaths.The hospital managers should strengthen health education for the elderly and simultaneously strengthen the diagnosis and treatment of these key cancers.
10.Changes of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio before and after the first interventional treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma for predicting patient's overall survival
Xiaosong TAN ; Duanming DU ; Zhenpeng ZENG ; Ying WU ; Chenjie XIAO ; Huan MA ; Yumin WU ; Chunlin LIU ; Yuefei HONG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2025;22(2):86-90
Objective To observe the value of changes of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR)before and after the first interventional treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)for predicting patient's overall survival(OS).Methods Totally 92 HCC patients who underwent the first time TACE or TACE+hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy(HAIC)were retrospectively enrolled.The patients were divided into NLR ratio(NLRR)<1.29 group(n=54)and≥1.29 group(n=38)based on the ratio of NLR after to before treatment,also ΔNLR<0.87 group(n=60)and≥0.87 group(n=32)based on the difference of NLR after and before treatment.Clinical data were compared between groups,survival analysis was performed,and the value of NLRR and ΔNLR for predicting OS were analyzed.Results No significant difference of clinical data was found between NLRR<1.29 and≥1.29 groups,nor between ΔNLR<0.87 and≥0.87 groups(all P>0.05).The median OS of 92 patients was 30.90 months,which in NLRR<1.29 group(55.10 months)was longer than that in NLRR≥1.29 group(22.30 months,P=0.005),while in ΔNLR<0.87 group(55.10 months)was longer than that in ΔNLR≥0.87 group(14.20 months,P=0.003).Cox regression analysis showed that the maximum diameter of tumor≥5 cm,distant metastasis,ascites,NLRR≥1.29 and ΔNLR≥0.87 were all independent risk factors of OS(all P<0.05).Taken 1.29 and 0.87 as the best cut-off value,respectively,the area under the curve of NLRR and ΔNLR for predicting OS was 0.620 and 0.610,respectively.Conclusion NLRR and ΔNLR were helpful for predicting OS of HCC patient after the first interventional treatment.

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