1.Survey on the status of medical radiation exposure and occupational radiation exposure levels in clinical nuclear medicine in Shanghai, China, 2023
Bin WANG ; Shunqi LU ; Jiangtao BAI ; Hong XIAO ; Linfeng GAO
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2025;34(4):477-483
Objective To investigate the basic situation of nuclear medicine diagnostic and treatment institutions in Shanghai, understand the development level and distribution characteristics of nuclear medicine in Shanghai, and assess the current status of nuclear medicine development in Shanghai. Methods Using questionnaires, on-site verification, and retrieval of information system records, a survey was carried out on nuclear medicine department staff, equipment, and personal radiation exposure levels of workers in Shanghai. Results As of December 2023, there were 48 nuclear medicine diagnostic and treatment institutions in Shanghai, including 32 (66.7%) tertiary hospitals. Of these, 24 (50%) hospitals performed 131I therapy, and 9 (18.8%) hospitals conducted 131I treatment for thyroid cancer. There were 681 nuclear medicine radiation workers, with an average annual effective dose from external radiation of 0.54 mSv. There were 137 pieces of nuclear medicine equipment, including 56 SPECT/CT, 42 PET/CT, 8 PET/MRI, 25 thyroid function meters, and 6 cyclotrons. In 2023, the total radioactivity of radionuclides used in Shanghai was 1.2 × 108 MBq, with 3.4 × 107 MBq of 18F, 7.4 × 107 MBq of 99mTc, and 1.2 × 107 MBq of 131I. The total annual number of nuclear medicine diagnostic and treatment procedures performed was 247 826 and the application frequency was 10.0 procedures per thousand population. Conclusion Clinical nuclear medicine in Shanghai has developed rapidly, achieving the Level I healthcare standard as defined in the UNSCEAR 2008 report. Enhancing occupational protection for radiation workers is a critical issue that requires particular attention in the next phase of development.
2.The cutting-edge progress of novel biomedicines in ovulatory dysfunction therapy.
Xuzhi LIANG ; Shiyu ZHANG ; Dahai LI ; Hao LIANG ; Yueping YAO ; Xiuhong XIA ; Hang YU ; Mingyang JIANG ; Ying YANG ; Ming GAO ; Lin LIAO ; Jiangtao FAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(10):5145-5166
Ovulatory dysfunction (OD) is one of the main causes of infertility in women of childbearing age, which not only affects their reproductive ability, but also physical and mental health. Traditional treatment strategies have limited efficacies, and the emergence of biomedicines provides a promising alternative solution via the strategies of combining engineered design with modern advanced technology. This review explores the pathophysiological characteristics and related induction mechanisms of OD, and evaluates the current cutting-edge advances in its treatments. It emphasizes the potentials of biomedicines strategies such as hydrogels, nanoparticles and extracellular vesicles in improving therapeutic precision and efficacy. By mimicking natural physiological processes, and achieving controlled drug release, these advanced drug carriers are expected to address the challenges in ovarian microenvironment reprogramming, tissue repair, and metabolic and immune regulation. Despite the promising progress, there are still challenges in terms of biomedical complexity, differences between animal models and human physiology, and the demand for intelligent drug carriers in the therapy of OD. Future researches are mainly dedicated to developing precise personalized biomedicines in OD therapy through interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting the development of reproductive regenerative medicine.
3.Relationship between metabolic score for insulin resistance and overactive bladder in the US population based on NHANES data from 2005 to 2018
Guoliang XU ; Feiyang GAO ; Xihao WANG ; Jiangtao ZHU ; Wei LIN ; Pengyue LIU ; Yongjun YAN
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(5):416-423
Objective: To assess the association between the metabolic score for insulin resistance index (METS-IR) and overactive bladder (OAB) in the US population,so as to explore the potential of METS-IR as a predictive tool for OAB risk and to provide insights for early screening and intervention strategies. Methods: Based on the data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005-2018,a cross-sectional design was employed,and multivariate logistic regression models were used to analyze the association between METS-IR and OAB. METS-IR was analyzed both as a continuous variable and categorized into quartiles. To further validate the association between METS-IR and OAB across diverse populations,subgroup analyses were conducted in participants stratified by clinical characteristics. Smooth curve fitting was employed to test the linearity of the METS-IR-OAB relationship. Results: Elevated METS-IR was associated with an increased risk of OAB (P<0.001),and this positive correlation remained stable when METS-IR was categorized into quartiles (P<0.001). Subgroup analyses revealed that the association between METS-IR and OAB was more pronounced in females,participants younger than 55 years,and non-diabetic individuals (P<0.05). Furthermore,smooth curve fitting confirmed a linear positive correlation between METS-IR and OAB,with this linear relationship observed in both diabetic and non-diabetic groups. Conclusion: This study,based on the NHANES 2005-2018 database,found a linear positive correlation between METS-IR and OAB.
4.Study on residents’willingness to pay for community pharmacies’medication guidance services and its influencing factors
Mingyue LI ; Jiangtao ZHANG ; Zhen KANG ; Hui GAO ; Wentao LIAO ; Lufeng CHENG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(22):2766-2771
OBJECTIVE To explore the willingness to pay (WTP) of Urumqi residents for community pharmacies’ medication guidance services and its influencing factors, so as to provide data support for the optimization of community pharmacy services and the establishment of a fee structure for medication guidance services. METHODS A stratified quota sampling method was employed to select 14 communities in Urumqi City. From April to June 2025, a combined offline and online questionnaire survey was conducted among adult residents in these communities. The contingent valuation method was used to construct three hypothetical scenarios (namely, basic, enhanced and extended services) of medication counselling in community pharmacies to assess residents’ WTP for these services. Binary Logistic regression was employed to analyze the influencing factors of WTP. RESULTS A total of 576 valid questionnaires were obtained. Under the scenarios of basic, enhanced and extended services, 38.54%, 49.65% and 67.19% of the respondents expressed WTP for the services, respectively. Occupational type, type of basic medical insurance, annual income, perception of pharmacists’ profession, and acceptance level of the service were identified as major influencing factors for WTP (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The willingness of residents in Urumqi to pay for medication counseling services provided by pharmacists in community pharmacies significantly increases with the enrichment of service content. It is recommended to incorporate basic medication counselling services provided by pharmacists in community pharmacies into medical insurance payment, while value-added services should be partially or fully self-paid by residents. Additionally, efforts should be made to strengthen the promotion of the professional and service value of licensed pharmacists, so as to facilitate the high-quality development of pharmaceutical care.
5.Immunoprotection effect of a novel inactivated whole cell vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii
Lanru GAO ; Jiangtao DONG ; Jie ZHANG ; Fang WU ; Su LIANG ; Xiaoling LIU ; Haoqi XU ; Jiangdong WU ; Le ZHANG ; Feng XU ; Wanjiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(13):1932-1936
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the immunoprotection effect of a novel inactivated whole cell vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii based on ultrasonic microbubble physical damage technique(IWC)and explore its poten-tial of clinical transformation.METHODS Totally 48 C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to divide into three groups and receive the nasal inoculation of corresponding preparations,the IWC group and the paraformalde-hyde inactivated vaccine group were inoculated with 20 μl of 1× 107 CFU vaccine,the control group was treated with 20 μl phosphate buffered salt solution.The infection models were established 7 days after intraperitoneal in-jection of a lethal dose of A.baumannii.The 7-day mortality rates of the mice were statistically analyzed after tox-in attack.The counts of colonized bacterial colonies on lung and spleen tissues were determined by plate count method after toxin attack for 24 hours.The levels of inflammatory factors interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necro-sis factor α(TNF-α)and IL-1β in the lung tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and the pathological damage was observed.RESULTS The survival rate of the IWC group was higher than that of the control group,and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on lung and spleen tissues were less in the IWC group than those in the control group(P<0.05).As compared the paraformaldehyde inactivated vaccine group,the survival rate of the IWC group increased by 10.00%,and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on the lung tissues were slightly less in the IWC group than those in the paraformaldehyde inactivated vaccine group(P<0.05),and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on spleens were basically the same.The levels of lung tis-sue inflammatory factors of the IWC group were lower than those of the other two groups(P<0.05).The patho-logical damage was alleviated,and the IWC group was superior to the control group in the integrity of alveolar structure.CONCLUSIONS IWC can maintain the immunogenicity of pathogens through physical damage technique,effectively activate the immune response of the hose,and reduce the bacterial load and inflammatory injury,show-ing better immunoprotection effect than the traditional chemical inactivation method.The study has provided ex-perimental bases for development of novel,specific,safe and highly efficient vaccine as well as new ideas and strategies for clinical prevention and treatment of A.baumannii infection.
6.Immunoprotection effect of a novel inactivated whole cell vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii
Lanru GAO ; Jiangtao DONG ; Jie ZHANG ; Fang WU ; Su LIANG ; Xiaoling LIU ; Haoqi XU ; Jiangdong WU ; Le ZHANG ; Feng XU ; Wanjiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(13):1932-1936
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the immunoprotection effect of a novel inactivated whole cell vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii based on ultrasonic microbubble physical damage technique(IWC)and explore its poten-tial of clinical transformation.METHODS Totally 48 C57BL/6 mice were randomly assigned to divide into three groups and receive the nasal inoculation of corresponding preparations,the IWC group and the paraformalde-hyde inactivated vaccine group were inoculated with 20 μl of 1× 107 CFU vaccine,the control group was treated with 20 μl phosphate buffered salt solution.The infection models were established 7 days after intraperitoneal in-jection of a lethal dose of A.baumannii.The 7-day mortality rates of the mice were statistically analyzed after tox-in attack.The counts of colonized bacterial colonies on lung and spleen tissues were determined by plate count method after toxin attack for 24 hours.The levels of inflammatory factors interleukin(IL)-6,tumor necro-sis factor α(TNF-α)and IL-1β in the lung tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and the pathological damage was observed.RESULTS The survival rate of the IWC group was higher than that of the control group,and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on lung and spleen tissues were less in the IWC group than those in the control group(P<0.05).As compared the paraformaldehyde inactivated vaccine group,the survival rate of the IWC group increased by 10.00%,and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on the lung tissues were slightly less in the IWC group than those in the paraformaldehyde inactivated vaccine group(P<0.05),and the counts of colonized bacterial colonies on spleens were basically the same.The levels of lung tis-sue inflammatory factors of the IWC group were lower than those of the other two groups(P<0.05).The patho-logical damage was alleviated,and the IWC group was superior to the control group in the integrity of alveolar structure.CONCLUSIONS IWC can maintain the immunogenicity of pathogens through physical damage technique,effectively activate the immune response of the hose,and reduce the bacterial load and inflammatory injury,show-ing better immunoprotection effect than the traditional chemical inactivation method.The study has provided ex-perimental bases for development of novel,specific,safe and highly efficient vaccine as well as new ideas and strategies for clinical prevention and treatment of A.baumannii infection.
7.Clinical evaluation of modified ultrasound-guided needle-like visible nephroscope (Needle perc) holmium laser lithotripsy for the treatment of calyceal stones: compared with flexible ureteroscopy
Hui WU ; Yingying KONG ; Jiangtao GAO ; Songlin CHEN ; Yinhao YANG ; Jihua LI
Journal of Modern Urology 2024;29(4):302-305
【Objective】 To evaluate the safety and efficacy of modified ultrasound-guided needle-like visible nephroscope (Needle perc) holmium laser lithotripsy in the treatment of 1-2 cm calyceal calculi, and provide a reference for the selection of clinical treatment methods. 【Methods】 The clinical data of 60 patients with single intrarenal calyceal calculi (the largest diameter 1~2 cm) treated in our hospital during Jan.2022 and May 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy group (flexible ureteroscope group) and Needle perc group, with 30 patients in either group.The clinical data of the two groups were compared. 【Results】 Compared with the flexible ureteroscope group, the Needle perc group had shorter overall hospitalization time [(3.00±1.25) d vs. (4.00±1.25) d], shorter operation time [(44.63±5.42) min vs. (48.50±7.24) min], lower hospitalization expenses [(15 518±441) yuan vs. (16 872±903) yuan], higher stone-clearance rate [93.3% (28/30) vs. 50.7% (15/30), P<0.001], less increase of procalcitonin after operation [(0.02±0.01) vs. (0.12±0.18), P=0.007], and lower incidence of complications [3.3% (1/30) vs. 26.7% (8/30), P=0.030]. 【Conclusion】 The modified ultrasound-guided Needle perc holmium laser lithotripsy is safe and effective in the treatment of 1-2 cm lower calyceal calculi, with high stone removal rate and low complication rate.
8.Effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on tourniquet-induced hypertension in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Qi ZHOU ; Mingyang GAO ; Lili YU ; Yanan LI ; Xuguang CHEN ; Peixia YU ; Yahui ZHANG ; Jiangtao DONG ; Qiujun WANG
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2024;44(3):272-276
Objective:To evaluate the effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) on tourniquet-induced hypertension (TIH) in the patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Methods:Seventy-four patients of either sex, aged 18-60 yr, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification I or II, with body mass index of 18-30 kg/m 2, undergoing elective anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction under general anesthesia combined with preoperative femoral nerve block, were divided into 2 groups ( n=37 each) using a random number table method: sham stimulation group (group SS) and group taVNS. Group SS received stimulation on the ear lobe and the tail of the helix of the left ear. Group taVNS received stimulation on the cymba concha and the earlobe of the left ear. Both groups received stimulation from 1 h before induction of anesthesia until the end of the procedure (frequency of 30 Hz, pulse width of 300 μs, and amplitude of the strongest current that could be tolerated by the patient in the absence of pain). The tourniquet inflation pressure was 280 mmHg, with an inflation time of 60-90 min. Systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and heart rate were recorded before tourniquet inflation to assess the development of intraoperative TIH. The consumption of intraoperative propofol, remifentanil, nitroglycerin, esmolol, norepinephrine and atropine was recorded, and the occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, skin itching and headache and dizziness was also recorded. Results:Compared with group SS, the incidence of TIH and the number of patients used nitroglycerin were significantly reduced ( P<0.05), and no significant changes were found in the other parameters in group taVNS ( P>0.05). Conclusions:taVNS can decrease the occurrence of TIH in the patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
9.The relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux and common pharyngeal diseases and analysis of related risk factors
Niandong ZHENG ; Jiangtao LIU ; Linlin JIANG ; Qian GAO
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2024;31(1):45-48
OBJECTIVE To analyze the relationship between LPR and common pharyngeal diseases and its risk factors.METHODS A total of 280 patients who were admitted to the Inpatient Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery or Laryngoscopy Room of the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University due to throat discomfort from September 2022 to May 2023 were selected as the study objects.All enrolled patients were required to complete the RSI and RFS scoring scales.According to the 2022 LPRD expert Consensus,RSI>13 and/or RFS>7 were classified as LPR group,and RSI≤13 and RFS≤7 are classified as non-LPR group.Chi-square test was used to analyze the differences in the incidence of common pharyngeal diseases such as upper respiratory tract papilloma,epiglottic cyst,vocal cord polyp,vocal cord leucoplakia,vocal cord cancer and hypopharyngeal cancer among different groups.Univariate Chi-square test analysis and multivariate binary logistic regression analysis were performed for gender,age,BMI,smoking and drinking history.All differences were statistically significant with P<0.05.RESULTS The prevalence of LPR in 280 patients with throat discomfort was 70.0%(196/280).There were statistically significant differences in the incidence of LPR group and non-LPR group in patients with vocal cord polyp(χ2=4.228,P<0.05),vocal cord leukoplakia(χ2=12.283,P<0.05),vocal cord cancer(χ2=4.103,P<0.05)and hypopharyngeal cancer(χ2=4.907,P<0.05),while there was no significant difference in the incidence of LPR group and non-LPR group in patients with papilloma of upper respiratory tract(χ2=0.183,P>0.05)and epiglottic cyst(χ2=0.556,P>0.05).Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in the incidence rates of smoking(χ2=20.403,P<0.05)and drinking(χ2=7.704,P<0.05)between the LPR group and the non-LPR group,while gender(χ2=0.01,P>0.05),age(χ2=8.147,P>0.05),BMI(χ2=2.060,P>0.05)had no significant difference.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that smoking(OR=3.390,95%CI:1.761-6.526,P<0.05)was an independent risk factor for LPR.CONCLUSION There is a high co-prevalence of LPR with vocal cord polyps,vocal cord leukoplakia,vocal cord cancer and hypopharyngeal cancer.Therefore,LPR should be evaluated when treating throat related diseases,and LPR should be actively treated if necessary.In addition,smoking and drinking are risk factors for LPR,so it is necessary to stop smoking and drinking alcohol when treating LPR.
10.A study of current situation of radiation protection awareness for patients among medical institution staff in Shanghai
Hong XIAO ; Linfeng GAO ; Bin WANG ; Weiye YUAN ; Shunqi LU ; Jiangtao BAI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(10):849-856
Objective:To understand the radiation protecton awareness of clinical staff for patients, and to provide strategies and suggestions for promoting the justification of medical exposure.Methods:From June to September 2023, 1 430 physicians or technicians from 10 tertiary hospitals, 9 secondary hospitals and 8 primary hospitals in Shanghai were selected by multi-stage stratified random sampling method to conduct a questionnaire survey about radiation-related cognition through a combination of offline and online survey. The contents of the questionnaire included the characteristics of the respondents, the training of radiation protection, the self-awareness of patients on radiation protection, the actual cognition of the basic knowledge of ionizing radiation, the cognition of the dose caused by different types of the radiological examinations, and the ways to access knowledge of ionizing radiation. SPSS software was used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 1 229 valid questionnaires were received, of which 82.10% respondents belonged to the clinical department and 17.90% belonged to the radiology department. 58.37% of the respondents in clinical department have received radiation-related training, and 98.64% in radiology department have done so. The overall mastery of radiation protection-related knowledge in radiology department was better than in clinical department, and the difference was statistically significant ( χ2=39.58, P<0.05). Most of the respondents tended to underestimate the radiation dose to patients from CT scans, and the proportion of the respondents who underestimated the CT doses to different sites was all greater than 45%. Logistic regression analysis showed that the contributing factors affecting radiation protection cognition are a combination of technical titles, radiation protection training to a varing degree, the level of medical institutions and their majors (95% CI of the OR values did not include 1, χ2=5.66-28.26, P<0.05). Conclusions:Most clinical staff have realized the importance of controlling the radiation dose in radiological examinations, but there is less understanding of the dose magnitude caused by different radiological examinations. Education and training are the best way to improve the awareness of ionizing radiation. Radiation protection training should be integrated into general medical education or standardized training for physicians.

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