1.Construction and validation of a prognostic risk assessment model for lung adenocarcinoma based on miR-34 family target genes
Lingyu GU ; Ang GELEMA ; Dan YANG ; Huifeng WANG ; Lixin WANG ; Hui DONG
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):118-126
ObjectiveTo establish a tumor prognostic risk assessment model related to target genes of the miR-34 family. MethodsTarget genes of the miR-34 family were screened, and the scores of miR-34 target genes were assessed in 16 tumor types. Univariate Cox regression analysis was used to identify the tumor type with the strongest correlation between miR-34 target gene scores and overall survival (OS). Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed to elucidate the functional roles and signaling pathways of miR-34 target genes. A prognostic risk model based on the miR-34 target genes was constructed using univariate Cox and LASSO regression analyses. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) and dual-luciferase reporter assays were conducted to validate whether the target genes bind to miR-34 and measure their RNA expression levels in the relevant tumors. Additionally, the risk score was integrated with other clinical indicators to develop a nomogram prediction model for patient survival. ResultsA total of 65 target genes of the miR-34 family were screened. The cancer type exhibiting stronger correlation between the target gene scores and OS was lung adenocarcinoma (P = 0.003, HR= 5.150). Furthermore, miR-34 target genes were predominantly enriched in oxidative stress pathways and various tumor-related processes. Three genes, LDHA, GALNT7, and SATB2, were identified as core components of the prognostic analysis model for lung adenocarcinoma. Additionally, the constructed nomogram model demonstrated robust predictive performance. ConclusionThe risk model and prognosis model of lung adenocarcinoma constructed based on the key target genes of miR-34 have good predictive performance.
2.Optimization of preparation method for D-galactose-induced mouse model of aging-related cognitive dysfunction
Han SUN ; Weilun SUN ; Huifeng WANG ; Wenli MA ; Huali XU ; Wenwen FU
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2025;51(6):1464-1474
Objective:To discuss the suitable concentration of D-galactose(D-gal)and modeling period,and establish its induced aging-related cognitive dysfunction model in the mice,and perform a comprehensive evaluation.Methods:Fifty C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into control group and 100,200,400,and 800 mg·kg-1 D-gal groups,with 10 mice in each group.The mice in various D-gal groups were subcutaneously injected with the corresponding concentration of D-gal once daily;the mice in control group were injected with an equal volume of normal saline.The body mass and water consumption of the mice in various groups were monitored;forelimb grip strength test and experiment on the ability of pole climbing sports were used to evaluate the motor coordination ability of the mice in various groups;novel object recognition test,Y maze test,and Morris water maze test were used to evaluate the cognitive function of the mice in various groups;HE staining and Nissl staining were used to observe the pathomorphology of brain tissue of the mice in various groups;immunohistochemistry method was used to detect the expression of β-galactosidase(β-gal)protein in brain tissue of the mice in various groups;real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR(RT-qPCR)method was used to detect the mRNA expression levels of interleukin(IL)-1β,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),IL-18,and IL-4 in hippocampus tissue of the mice in various groups;Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of β-gal,p53,and p16 proteins in hippocampus tissue of the mice in various groups.Results:The body mass growth trends of the mice in control group and various D-gal groups were consistent and there was no statistically significant difference(P>0.05),and there was no statistically significant difference in water consumption(P>0.05).After 8 weeks of subcutaneous injection of D-gal,compared with control group,the forelimb grip strength values of the mice in 200 and 400 mg·kg?1 D-gal groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01);the pole-climbing time of the mice in 200 mg·kg?1 D-gal group was significantly prolonged(P<0.05);the recognition indexes of the mice in 200 and 400 mg·kg?1 D-gal groups were significantly decreased(P<0.01);the spontaneous alternation rate of the mice in 100,200,400,and 800 mg·kg?1 D-gal group was significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),the escape latency was significantly increased(P<0.05).Spatial probe test showed that compared with control group,the escape latency of the mice in 200 mg·kg?1 D-gal group was significantly increased(P<0.05).The HE staining and Nissl staining results showed that compared with control group,the hippocampus neurons of the mice in 200 mg·kg-1 D-gal group were arranged disorderly,with obvious nuclear pyknosis,nuclear condensation,and abnormal morphology and structure,and the number of Nissl staining positive cells was significantly decreased.The immunohistochemistry results showed that compared with control group,the β-gal expressions in CA1 region,CA3 region,and cortex region of hippocampus tissue of the mice in 200 mg·kg?1 D-gal group were strongly positive.The RT-qPCR results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of IL-1β,IL-18,and TNF-α mRNA in hippocampus tissue of the mice in 200 mg·kg?1 D-gal group were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),and the expression level of IL-4 mRNA was significantly decreased(P<0.01).The Western blotting results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of β-gal,p53,and p16 proteins in hippocampus tissue of the mice in 200 mg·kg?1 D-gal group were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01).Conclusion:The aging-related cognitive dysfunction model in the mice can be established by subcutaneous injection of 200 mg·kg?1 D-gal daily for 8 weeks.
3.Research on the influencing factors of internet hospital intention of patients with chronic diseases
Yuqiong CHANG ; Huifeng YANG ; Wenzhen WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Di WU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(27):57-61
Objective To explore the intention of chronic disease patients to use internet hospitals and its influencing factors based on the theory of planned behavior.Methods A convenience sampling survey was conducted using a questionnaire based on theory of planned behavior from July to October 2024.Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the determinants of behavioral intention.Results The mean behavioral intention score was(96.25±11.62),indicating a moderate-to-high level.Structural equation modeling revealed significantly positive effects of subjective norms(β=0.696,P<0.05)and perceived behavioral control(β=0.175,P<0.05)on behavioral intention,while significant negative effects were observed for information risk perception(β=-0.286,P<0.05)and medical risk perception(β=-0.221,P<0.05).Conclusion Chronic disease patients demonstrate moderate-to-high intention to use internet hospitals.Key determinants of behavioral intention include subjective norms,perceived behavioral control,information risk perception,and medical risk perception.
4.Prognostic value of 18F-NaF PET/CT coronary plaque imaging in patients with coronary heart disease
Xue YU ; Li LI ; Chunrong JIN ; Yu HONG ; Jialin SONG ; Bo WANG ; Huifeng WANG ; Xincheng SI ; Xiaoli SHI ; Zhifang WU ; Sijin LI
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(2):65-70
Objective:To investigate the clinical value of 18F-NaF PET/CT coronary plague imaging in evaluating the long-term prognosis of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted among 54 patients (37 males and 17 females, aged (57.2±9.8) years) diagnosed with CAD from a multicenter study between September 2015 and October 2022. All patients underwent 18F-NaF PET/CT and coronary angiography (CAG) within 1 week, and the PET/CT imaging was performed at the First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) were followed up. ROC curves were established to obtain the optimal thresholds of SUV max and accumulated SUV max of all lesions of main coronary artery branches (S-SUV max) for predicting MACE. Cox proportional risk model and Kaplan-Meier method (log-rank test) were used to analyze the predictive value of PET parameters for MACE. Differences in metabolic parameters between 2 groups were compared by Mann-Whitney U test. Results:The median follow-up time of the 54 patients was 6.0(1.8, 6.6) years, and 13(24.1%) patients developed MACE, including 7 deaths, 5 myocardial infarction and 1 severe arrhythmia. S-SUV max in MACE group was significantly higher than that in the non-MACE group (2.64(2.08, 4.49) vs 1.83(0.95, 2.90); Z=-2.04, P=0.041). ROC curve showed that the optimal threshold of S-SUV max for MACE prediction was 2.05 (AUC=0.690). Multivariate Cox analysis showed that S-SUV max was a strong predictor of MACE (hazard ratio ( HR)=2.434(95% CI: 1.547-3.828), P<0.001). ROC curve showed that the optimal threshold of SUV max to predict MACE was 0.55 (AUC=0.659), and univariate Cox analysis showed that SUV max was a factor to predict MACE ( HR=10.192 (95% CI: 2.667-38.953), P=0.001). In 25 patients with incomplete revascularization (ICR), Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the incidence of MACE in patients with positive 18F-NaF uptake (single medium stenosis (40%-70%) with SUV max≥0.55) was significantly higher than that in patients with negative 18F-NaF uptake (5/14 vs 0/11; χ2=6.07, P=0.014). Conclusions:18F-NaF PET/CT can be used as an independent predictor of MACE in patients with CAD and can quantitatively assess the long-term progression of moderate coronary artery stenosis. In the future, it is expected to be a new non-invasive way to guide the revascularization treatment decision of multi-vessel CAD.
5.Application of interventional teaching in undergraduate nursing internship in operating rooms
Xuemei YI ; Yuanyi WANG ; Huifeng TANG ; Li WANG ; Qian YANG ; Gang WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2025;24(9):1278-1283
Objective:To explore the application effect of interventional teaching in undergraduate nursing internship in operating rooms.Methods:A total of 98 undergraduate nursing students who worked as interns in the operating room during the two school years from June 2022 to February 2024 were selected as research subjects. Students who entered the program from June 2022 to February 2023 were enrolled into control group (50 students), and those who entered from June 2023 to February 2024 were enrolled into experimental group (48 students). The students conducted their internships in batches (with 4 to 5 students per subgroup) following a departmental rotation mechanism. The control group received routine teaching, while the experimental group received interventional teaching. At the end of the internship, the two groups were compared for their performance, including basic and specialized knowledge, skills, theory, and operation; patient reception, tripartite verification, and intraoperative cooperation for planned video-assisted thoracoscopic bullectomy; and their degrees of satisfaction with the teaching. The t-test was performed using SPSS 26.0. Results:The experimental group achieved significantly higher theoretical scores than the control group [(91.69±4.51) vs. (74.52±6.06)]. Meanwhile, the experimental group was significantly superior to the control group in operational performance, including surgical hand disinfection [(96.08±1.93) vs. (92.14±3.07)] and wearing and removing sterile surgical gowns and sterile gloves [(97.00±1.75) vs. (94.10±3.48)). In terms of specialized knowledge and skills, specifically, patient reception and third-party verification in simulated surgical nursing, the experimental group achieved higher scores than the control group [(98.77±0.69) vs. (94.04±2.56); (98.54±0.65) vs. (94.64±2.65)]. In terms of intraoperative cooperation, the experimental group showed a slight advantage over the control group. The experimental group had higher degrees of satisfaction with teaching than the control group, including course design, implementation methods, course arrangement, teaching attitude, teaching methods, degree of participation, gains, and assistance.Conclusions:After adopting interventional teaching, the teaching effect for nursing internship in operating rooms is better. It improves the various assessment scores of nursing students, enhances their comprehensive abilities and degrees of satisfaction with teaching, and reinforces the teaching abilities in operating rooms.
6.Prognostic analysis of laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure for common hirschsprung's disease in infants younger than 6 months
Li CHEN ; Deng PAN ; Xin MU ; Huifeng LIU ; Min YANG ; Xianliang WANG
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(5):478-481
Objective To evaluate the prognosis of infants with common Hirschsprung's disease who undergo laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure below 6 months of age,and to explore its feasibility.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 82 cases of common Hirschsprung's disease admitted to our department from January 2018 to August 2022.The patients were divided into two groups based on their age at the time of surgery:Young surgical age group(<6 months,50 cases)and Old surgical age group(≥ 6 months,32 cases).All patients underwent the treatment of laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure.The surgical time,length of hospital stay,postoperative complications,and anal function were compared between the two groups.Results There were no significant differences between young surgical age group and old surgical age group in terms of surgical time[(145.04±11.21)min vs.(149.25±12.18)min,P=0.20],length of hospital stay[(13.56+0.93)d vs.(13.91±0.99)d,P=0.55],postoperative complications[22.00%(11/50)vs.28.13%(9/32),P=0.53],and Rintala score for anal function[(18.58±1.44)vs.(17.22±1.64),P=0.06].The main postoperative complications,including enterocolitis[10.00%(5/50)vs.12.50%(4/32),P=0.72],fecal/anal incontinence[6.00%(3/50)vs.6.25%(2/32),P=0.96],and constipation[4.00%(2/50)and 6.25%(2/32),P=0.65],showed no significant differences between the two groups(all P>0.05).However,there was a statistically significant difference in terms of bleeding volume[(7.86±2.02)ml vs.(9.13±2.17)ml,P<0.05].No deaths occurred in this study.Conclusion Laparoscopic-assisted Soave procedure is safe and effective for infants below 6 months of age with common congenital Hirschsprung's disease.It can achieve satisfactory anal function and reduce the incidence of adverse events during the waiting period for surgery.
7.Epidemiological characteristics and trends of preterm births in China from 2017 to 2022
Tianchen WU ; Yixin LI ; Huifeng SHI ; Lian CHEN ; Xiaoxia WANG ; Jie QIAO ; Yangyu ZHAO ; Yuan WEI
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(2):126-133
Objective:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and trends of preterm births in China using medical institution survey data, thereby providing epidemiological data support for perinatal care.Methods:Based on a nationwide sampling survey on healthcare quality data from 2017 to 2022, this study included 3 547, 4 436, 4 513, 4 535, 5 068, and 5 790 medical institutions, with 7 039 107, 8 926 441, 9 006 420, 7 051 984, 7 311 862, and 7 354 062 parturient women, respectively. The overall rates of preterm birth (live births at 28 to 36 +6 weeks of gestation/overall live births) and early preterm birth (live births at 28 to <34 weeks of gestation/overall live births) were calculated at the national level, across diverse provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and for various levels of medical institutions. Generalized estimating equations were used to analyze the influence of maternal characteristics and medical institution characteristics on the rates of preterm birth and early preterm birth. Results:From 2017 to 2022, both the preterm birth rate and the early preterm birth rate in China showed a continuous increase. The preterm birth rate rose from 5.13% (363 036/7 079 454) in 2017 to 6.56% (487 150/7 424 734) in 2022, and the early preterm birth rate increased from 1.32% (118 021/8 971 870) in 2018 to 1.43% (106 157/7 424 734) in 2022. These rates showed an overall increasing trend in private, secondary public specialty, and general hospitals. In tertiary public specialty hospitals, these rates fluctuated around 8.0% and 2.0% from the year 2018, respectively, while in tertiary public general hospitals, these rates peaked in 2020 at 8.63% (205 570/2 381 523) and 2.19% (52 197/2 381 523), respectively. Compared with 2017, by 2022, the preterm birth rate had increased to varying degrees in all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, except for Henan Province [preterm birth rate in 2017 was 6.22% (27 173/437 187); preterm birth rate in 2022 was 5.83% (37 604/645 104)]. As for the early preterm birth rate, it showed a decline in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Henan, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Xinjiang, Yunnan, and Zhejiang, but had increased to varying degrees in all other provinces , autonomous regions, municipalities and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps across the country. The grade and location of medical institutions both had a significant impact on the preterm birth rate and early preterm birth rate (both P<0.05). For every 1% increase in the proportions of multiparous women, women of advanced maternal age, or twin pregnancies, the preterm birth rate increased by 0.014%, 0.042%, and 0.763%, and the early preterm birth rate increased by 0.004%, 0.013%, and 0.239%, respectively (all P<0.05). Conclusion:From 2017 to 2022, the preterm birth rate and early preterm birth rate in China have continued to rise, reflecting the dual challenges of changing characteristics in the childbearing population and the uneven distribution of medical and health resources faced by maternal and child healthcare in China.
8.Relationship of TyG index and atherogenic index of plasma with coronary artery remodeling in elderly patients with CHD and T2DM
Yanhui HAN ; Hengliang ZHANG ; Jindong ZHAO ; Bingqiang LI ; Ruixiao CHEN ; Zhaokun PU ; Huifeng ZHANG ; Liping WANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatric Heart Brain and Vessel Diseases 2025;27(4):463-467
Objective To investigate the relationship of triglyceride-glucose(TyG)index and atherogenic index of plasma(AIP)with positive remodeling of coronary arteries in elderly coro-nary heart disease(CHD)patients with concomitant type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods A total of 120 elderly CHD patients with concomitant T2DM admitted to our department from January 2022 to June 2023 were continuously recruited,and according to the remodeling index,they were divided into positive remodeling group(47 cases)and non-positive remodeling group(73 cases).The clinical data were compared between the two groups.Multivariate logistic analysis was used to identify the risk factors for positive remodeling of coronary artery.Spearman correla-tion analysis was employed to analyze the correlation of TyG and AIP with positive remodeling.ROC curve was plotted to analyze the predictive value of TyG and AIP for the remodeling.Results The positive remodeling group had larger ratio of smoking,higher TG and HbA1c levels,and in-creased TyG index and AIP,but lower HDL-C and blood calcium levels than the non-positive re-modeling group(P<0.05,P<0.01).Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that smoking,TG,HDL-C,HbA1c,blood calcium,TyG and AIP were risk factors for positive coronary artery remodeling in elderly patients with CHD and T2DM(P<0.05,P<0.01).Multivariate logistic re-gression analysis showed that TyG index(OR=7.253,95%CI:2.458-13.364,P=0.035)and AIP(OR=6.017,95%CI:2.205-12.025,P=0.030)were independent risk factors for positive coronary artery remodeling in elderly patients with CHD and T2DM(P<0.05).The AUC value of TyG index and AIP in predicting positive coronary artery remodeling in elderly CHD patients with T2DM was 0.783 and 0.766,respectively,and the value of their combination in the prediction was 0.868,which was significantly better than the indicator alone(P<0.05).Conclusion TyG in-dex and AIP are closely associated with positive coronary artery remodeling in elderly CHD pa-tients with T2DM,and can be used as effective indicators in the prediction of positive remodeling,which is of great significance for early clinical identification of high-risk patients and formulation of individual intervention strategies.
9.The rescuing and nursing of 3 ectopic pregnancy patients suffering from severe toxicity of low-dose methotrexate treatment
Xiaoyuan ZHANG ; Huifeng LU ; Na YU ; Yuying YAN ; Yu WANG ; Li XIE
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(6):743-748
To summarize rescuing and nursing experience of 3 ectopic pregnancy patients,suffering from severe toxicity caused by low-dose methotrexate(MTX)treatment.The key points include:constantly monitoring of patients for at least a week after MTX administration,and identifying MTX toxicity related symptoms as soon as possible;promptly establishing a multidisciplinary medical team to establish individualized rescue plans;quickly initiating the rescue therapy and implementing targeted fluid management to accelerate MTX excretion;intensifying protective isolation caring to prevent and control infection;applying refined safety management to prevent spontaneous bleeding;providing intensive caring of skin and mucosal toxicity symptoms to promote healing process;supplying individualized psychological counseling and support in time;strengthening the protection of the damaged organ.After emergent rescuing and intensive nursing,all 3 patients successfully recovered and were discharged from the hospital.
10.Research on the influencing factors of internet hospital intention of patients with chronic diseases
Yuqiong CHANG ; Huifeng YANG ; Wenzhen WANG ; Ying ZHANG ; Di WU
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(27):57-61
Objective To explore the intention of chronic disease patients to use internet hospitals and its influencing factors based on the theory of planned behavior.Methods A convenience sampling survey was conducted using a questionnaire based on theory of planned behavior from July to October 2024.Structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the determinants of behavioral intention.Results The mean behavioral intention score was(96.25±11.62),indicating a moderate-to-high level.Structural equation modeling revealed significantly positive effects of subjective norms(β=0.696,P<0.05)and perceived behavioral control(β=0.175,P<0.05)on behavioral intention,while significant negative effects were observed for information risk perception(β=-0.286,P<0.05)and medical risk perception(β=-0.221,P<0.05).Conclusion Chronic disease patients demonstrate moderate-to-high intention to use internet hospitals.Key determinants of behavioral intention include subjective norms,perceived behavioral control,information risk perception,and medical risk perception.

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