1.Severe Intravascular Large B-cell Lymphoma Presenting as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Report
Jianhua LI ; Wei HUANG ; Qing ZHANG ; Weiyuan LUO ; Yanqiong WU ; Xiukai CHEN
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2026;17(1):115-119
Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma(IVLBCL) is a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma with diverse and nonspecific clinical manifestations, often leading to misdiagnosis. This article reports a case of IVLBCL in a middle-aged male patient who initially presented with pulmonary arterial hypertension(PAH). The patient exhibited progressive hypoxemia and PAH, showing poor response to standard PAH therapy. Laboratory tests indicated a hyperinflammatory state and significantly elevated lactate dehydrogenase levels, while imaging revealed diffuse bilateral lung lesions. Random skin biopsy identified atypical B lymphocytes within subcutaneous capillaries, confirming the diagnosis of IVLBCL. Following treatment with the ZR-CHOP regimen, the patient's symptoms and laboratory parameters improved markedly. By reviewing relevant literature, this article systematically outlines the diagnostic and therapeutic process of this case, aiming to provide insights for the clinical recognition of such rare presentations.
2.Construction of the content for pharmaceutical care provided by hospital pharmacists collaborating with nursing homes in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Shangjie YANG ; Jianhua WANG ; Aierken AIZEZIJIANG ; Chunlin LUO ; Qianhui LI ; Yu LI ; Weiwei XIAO ; Yubo WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(10):1335-1340
OBJECTIVE To construct a pharmaceutical care framework suitable for elderly individuals in nursing homes, so as to provide standardized content guidance for relevant practice. METHODS The initial items of pharmaceutical care content in n ursing homes were drafted through literature research and semi-structured interviews. Delphi method was used to conduct correspondence consultation among 38 experts from related fields in Xinjiang. The expert positive coefficient, authority coefficient, and Kendall’s W were calculated, and the analytic hierarchy process was employed to determine the weight of each item. After thorough discussion among the research team members, the pharmaceutical care framework suitable for elderly individuals provided by hospital pharmacists collaborating with nursing homes was finalized. RESULTS The questionnaire recovery rates for both rounds of expert correspondence consultation were 100%, with an authority coefficient >0.8 and Kendall’s W ranging between 0.153 and 0.185 ( P <0.001). A total of 7 primary items and 31 secondary items were ultimately determined, with the consistency ratio of the item weights all being less than 0.1. Based on the integration of importance and feasibility, among the primary items, “assessment of pharmaceutical care needs” was assigned the highest weight. Among the secondary items, highly practical items such as “survey of pharmaceutical care needs”“guidance on usage and dosage”“methods for correctly reading drug package inserts”, and “self-management of common chronic diseases in the elderly” were assigned relatively high comprehensive weights. CONCLUSIONS The pharmaceutical care framework suitable for elderly individuals provided by hospital pharmacists collaborating with nursing homes, which was constructed based on the Delphi method, demonstrates good scientific validity and reliability, and can serve as a reference for pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care in nursing homes.
3.Analysis of potentially inappropriate medication and influencing factors among the elderly in six nursing homes in Urumqi
Qianhui LI ; Jianhua WANG ; Shangjie YANG ; Biao WU ; Lina ZHU ; Dongling PENG ; Hui GAO ; Chunlin LUO ; Zhanlei QIN ; Eli GULMIRA ; Ningning WANG ; Aierken AIZEZIJIANG ; Yubo WANG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(12):1614-1620
OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) among the elderly in nursing homes in Urumqi based on three PIM screening tools, and to compare the applicability of different tools. METHODS A cross-sectional study design was adopted. Elderly individuals from six nursing homes in Urumqi were selected as the research subjects from May 2021 to September 2023. Demographic characteristics, disease burden and medication records of the elderly were collected. PIM screening was performed using the Chinese PIM criteria (2024 edition), the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Beers criteria (2023 edition), and the Screening Tool of Older Person’S Prescriptions(STOPP)/Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment(START) (2023 edition). Fleiss’s Kappa test was used to assess the consistency among the three screening tools, and multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of PIM. RESULTS The prevalence of PIM screened by the Chinese PIM criteria was 47.4% (323/682), by the AGS Beers criteria was 43.4% (296/682), and by the STOPP criteria was 50.9% (347/682). The consistency among the three screening tools was low (Fleiss’s Kappa=0.12, P <0.001). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that all three screening tools indicated that polypharmacy, aspirin use and psychotropic drug use were independent risk factors for PIM among elderly in nursing houses (all OR>1, P <0.05). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of PIM among the elderly in nursing homes in Urumqi is relatively high. Polypharmacy, aspirin use and psychotropic drug use are common independent risk factors for PIM. There are differences in screening results among the three tools with low consistency. The Chinese PIM criteria can serve as a first-line tool for PIM screening in nursing homes.
4.Clinical Efficacy of Fengyintang Combined with Western Medicine in Treatment of Parkinson's Disease with Excessive Heat Generating Wind and Its Effects on TLR4 and Inflammatory Factor Levels in Peripheral Blood
Jingyi ZHANG ; Meiru CHANG ; Shouzhen LUO ; Wenlei LI ; Xinyu XU ; Jianhua LIN ; Yan ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(17):184-191
ObjectiveToll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), a receptor for pathogen-associated molecular patterns of innate immunity, is associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1β, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) as common pro-inflammatory cytokines and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) are related to inflammatory responses. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy and possible mechanisms of therapeutic effects of Fengyintang on early and mid-stage PD with excessive heat generating wind by observing the effects of Fengyintang on the serum levels of TLR4, IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and hs-CRP in the patients with PD. MethodsSixty-eight PD patients who met the inclusion criteria were randomly assigned into the control group and the observation group (n=34). Both groups were treated with anti-PD Western medicine and the observation group was additionally treated with Fengyintang. Both groups were treated for 8 weeks. Before and after 8 weeks of treatment, the patients in the two groups were measured for their TCM symptom scores, International Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) score, Parkinson's Disease Non-Motor Symptom Scale (NMSS) score, Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptom (PAC-SYM) score, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA) score, Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD) score, and changes in serum TLR4, IL-6, IL-1β, TNF-α, and hs-CRP levels. ResultsOne case in the control group was removed due to loss of visit, and a total of 67 PD patients (33 in the control group and 34 in the observation group) who met the criteria were included for analysis. After treatment, patients in the observation group showed decreases in scores of TCM symptoms, MDS-UPDRS, NMSS, PAC-SYM, PSQI, HAMA, and HAMD (P<0.05, P<0.01). Moreover, the observation group had lower scores of TCM symptoms, MDS-UPDRS, NMSS, PAC-SYM, PSQI, HAMA, and HAMD than the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). The observation group showed higher efficacy in terms of TCM symptoms and MDS-UPDRS score than the control group (Z=-0.57, P<0.05). The overall response rate was higher in the observation group than in the control group (Z=-0.62, P<0.05, P<0.01). The serum TLR4, TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and hs-CRP levels of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionFengyintang combined with Western medicine can safely and effectively alleviate the clinical symptoms, reduce the levels of inflammatory factors, improve the quality of life, and delay the disease progression of PD patients by inhibiting peripheral TLR4 expression and thus suppressing the downstream inflammatory response.
5.Defect modification of calcium silicate and its application in oral bacteriostasis and tooth remineralization.
Yuanyuan HU ; Shuyan ZHANG ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Hongrong LUO ; Yunfeng LI ; Jing ZHANG ; Xianchun CHEN
West China Journal of Stomatology 2025;43(5):648-659
OBJECTIVES:
Calcium silicate (CSO) is modified to give it photothermal antibacterial properties. Its application potential in tooth mineralization and oral antibacterial is evaluated.
METHODS:
Based on defect-engineering modification strategy, a series of CSO-T samples (CSO-300, CSO-400, CSO-500, CSO-600) was obtained by introducing oxygen vacancy into CSO through thermal reduction using sodium borohydride. The samples were tested using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet near-infrared absorption spectroscopy, and infrared thermography. The powder samples with the best photothermal performance and the most suitable material concentration (CSO-500, 500 μg/mL) were selected for subsequent experiments. High resolution transmission electron microscopy was used to analyze the microstructure and morphology of the sample, and MTT assay and Calcein AM/PI live/dead cell staining were used to evaluate the toxicity and compatibility of the sample to human oral keratinocytes. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were selected for photothermal antibacterial experiments to evaluate their in vitro antibacterial performance. SEM, energy dispersive spectrometer, and micro Vickers hardness tester were used to evaluate the ability of materials to induce in vitro remineralization of detached teeth.
RESULTS:
Oxygen vacancies changed the crystal type and lattice spacing of CaSiO3, broadened the light-absorption range, and gave it a good photothermal conversion ability in response to near infrared. Invitro experiments showed that the modified CaSiO3 could promote the formation of hydroxyapatite on the tooth surface, thereby promoting the remineralization of teeth and improving the teeth hardness. Moreover, it had photothermal antibacterial properties and no cytotoxicity.
CONCLUSIONS
Defect-modified black calcium silicate has multiple functions, such as promoting tooth remineralization and photothermal bacteriostatic. When combined with the infrared luminescent toothbrush, it can simply and effectively treat tooth enamel erosion and oral bacteriostatic diseases caused by the excessive consumption of carbonated beverages and other daily bad living habits. This combination is expected to achieve the synergic treatment effect of tooth remineralization and oral bacteriostatic through daily cleaning is expected.
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6.Research progress in the design and application of whole-cell biosensors for antibiotics.
Yuke LUO ; Yiling ZHU ; Jianping XU ; Junfeng LIU ; Jianhua YIN
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2025;41(1):79-91
Antibiotics are chemicals with bactericidal or bacteriostatic activity produced by microorganisms and artificially synthesized. Since the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928, antibiotics have been widely used in clinical treatments as well as in the animal husbandry and aquaculture, leading to antibiotic residues in soil, water, food and other environments. At the same time, antibiotic resistance is increasingly serious, which necessitates the discovery of novel antibiotics. In recent years, with the development of synthetic biology, researchers have developed a variety of whole-cell biosensors that can respond to antibiotics. These whole-cell biosensors use microbial cells to convert antibiotic signals into readable signals, which can not only perform dynamic detection of antibiotics simply, quickly, sensitively and accurately but also effectively discover novel antibiotics. This review comprehensively summarizes the reported whole-cell biosensors for antibiotics, classifies them into two types (specific and general), and elaborates on the design principles and applications of the two types of antibiotic biosensors. This review will provide reference for the construction and application of other whole-cell biosensors for antibiotics.
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7.Clinical value of a deep learning multi-view fusion model for diagnosing fetal conotruncal defects
Hongmei GUO ; Zhengxi DENG ; Qiuhong XU ; Sha WAN ; Jianhua LUO ; Shuangli REN ; Shuxing ZHONG ; Ting LEI ; Xiaoyan MA ; Yafui YAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2025;28(10):842-849
Objective:To develop an ultrasound multi-view fusion recognition model and evaluate its clinical value in diagnosing fetal conotruncal defects (CTD).Methods:This prospective study collected cardiac ultrasound images from fetuses at 20-32 weeks of gestation undergoing prenatal ultrasound at Dongguan Maternal and Child Health Hospital between September 2022 and May 2024. The case group comprised fetuses diagnosed with CTD, while controls with normal cardiac structures were collected at a 1∶2 ratio. Both groups were divided into modeling training and validation sets at a 3∶1 ratio. One optimal standard image each from the four-chamber view, left ventricular outflow tract view, right ventricular outflow tract view, and three vessels and trachea view was included per fetus. A deep learning-based multi-view fusion recognition model was developed to differentiate normal conotruncal anatomy from CTD. Model performance was validated against post-abortion pathology or postnatal echocardiography results. SAS software was used for statistical analysis to calculate the sensitivity and specificity of three fusion models (based on positivity in any two, three, or four views, and were designated as Fusion Model 1, Fusion Model 2, and Fusion Model 3, respectively), with the optimal model determined by the maximum Youden index. Senior, intermediate, and junior prenatal sonologists independently diagnosed cases in the validation set under blinding conditions. Their diagnostic results were compared with those of the optimal model. Paired Chi-square test (Cochran's Q test) was employed to compare the differences between the diagnostic accuracy rates of sonologists at different experience levels and the sensitivity of the optimal model, thereby analyzing the auxiliary diagnostic value of the multi-view fusion recognition model. Results:The study included 88 CTD cases, excluding six cases (non-CTD diagnosed by post-abortion pathology or postnatal echocardiography or poor image quality), divided into 60 training and 22 validation cases (12 tetralogy of Fallot, four double outlet right ventricle, three transposition of great arteries, three persistent truncus arteriosus). The control group included 176 cases, excluding 15 cases (other cardiac abnormalities confirmed postnatally or poor image quality after re-evaluation), divided into 120 training and 41 validation cases. The sensitivities of Fusion Model 1, Fusion Model 2, and Fusion Mudel 3 were 0.86, 0.64, and 0.27, while their specificities were 0.76, 0.95, and 1.00, respectively. Fusion Model 1 demonstrated the highest Youden index (0.62) and was selected as optimal. Its diagnostic sensitivity showed no significant difference from senior sonologists [86% vs. 91% (20/22), Bonferroni-corrected P>0.999], but was significantly higher than intermediate [55% (12/22), Bonferroni-corrected P=0.049] and junior sonologists [32% (7/22), Bonferroni-corrected P=0.003]. Conclusion:The deep learning multi-view fusion model achieved diagnostic performance comparable to senior sonologists, demonstrating potential value in assisting CTD diagnosis, training less experienced sonologists, and supporting research and education.
8.Effectiveness and safety of belumosudil in 20 patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease
Zhi WANG ; Jianhua YOU ; Wenting CHEN ; Tingting XING ; Yi LUO ; Xiaodong MO ; Jiong HU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2025;46(8):743-749
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of belumosudil for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) .Methods:We retrospectively collected data on patients with cGVHD who received belumosudil at Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from May 2023 to March 2024. The study endpoints were overall response rate (ORR), organ-specific response rates, time to response (TTR), changes in Lee Symptom Scale (LSS) scores, tapering or discontinuation of corticosteroid treatment, failure-free survival (FFS), and adverse events.Results:The study included 20 patients with cGVHD who received belumosudil, of whom 15 were men and 5 women. The median age was 34.5 (12-67) years, and three patients were under 18 years old. The median follow-up duration was 5.0 (1.4 - 9.8) months. All patients had severe cGVHD, and 18 (90.0%) showed involvement of at least four organs. The median number of prior treatment lines was 4, and 15 patients (75%) had previously received ruxolitinib. All patients received 200 mg of belumosudil once daily in combination with other cGVHD systemic therapies. The ORR was 90.0% (95% CI: 68.3%-98.8%), and all responses were partial responses. The median TTR was 1.6 (0.9 - 8.4) months. The LSS scores improved in a clinically meaningful way in 80.0% (16/20) of the patients within 3 months. The corticosteroid dose was reduced in 42.6% (6/14) of the patients. The 3-month FFS was 79.6% (95% CI: 61.4%-100.0%). Most adverse events were grade 1 or grade 2, and two patients (10.0%) experienced grade 3 or higher-grade adverse events. Conclusions:In the real-world setting, belumosudil demonstrated good effectiveness and safety in patients with cGVHD with a history of severe disease and multiorgan involvement.
9.Effect of one stitch technique of transverse incision and longitudinal suture in repairing secondary nasal deformity of cleft lip
Bin LI ; Ping JIANG ; Yong LUO ; Jianhua GAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2025;31(1):60-64
Objective:To analyze the effect of one stitch technique of transverse incision and longitudinal suture in repairing secondary nasal deformity of cleft lip.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted on 127 patients who underwent the one stitch technique of transverse incision and longitudinal suture for repairing secondary nasal deformities after unilateral cleft lip surgery in the Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery at Southern Hospital of Southern Medical University from October 2010 to December 2022. There were 58 males and 69 females with a median age of 26 (18-42) years. After removing the scar on the upper lip and the cartilage of the nasal septum during surgery, the affected nasal basal area was extensively separated. The lateral groove of the nasal wing and the tail edge of the nasal septum cartilage were sutured using one stitch technique with silk thread. Subsequently, the constricted affected nostril was enlarged by M-T flap. Outpatient follow-up visits were conducted at 1, 3, 6, 12 and 18 months after surgery. Two physicians and patients subjectively evaluated the postoperative outcomes, including very satisfied, satisfied, average, and poor, and the final evaluation results were included in statistical analysis.Results:During the treatment process, the patient did not experience any complications such as infection, hematoma, or incision rupture. A total of 116 cases were followed up for more than 3 months after surgery, of which 35.3% (41/116) were very satisfied, 38.8% (45/116) were satisfied, 24.2% (28/116) were generally satisfied, and 1.7% (2/116) were not satisfied. The two patients with poor results underwent another one stitch technique for adjustment, both achieving satisfactory results.Conclusion:The effect of one stitch technique of transverse incision and longitudinal suture for repairing cleft lip and secondary nasal deformities is stable and the satisfaction of patients is high.
10.Lycopene activates the LXR/PI3K/Akt pathway to mediate mitochondrial activity af-fecting myocardial microvascular remodeling
Ting LUO ; Zhan LI ; Shan LI ; Jianhua ZHOU ; Yan HUANG ; Fengbo FU
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2025;33(2):108-116
Aim To investigate the effects of lycopene on myocardial microvascular remodeling and elucidate its underlying mechanisms via the LXR/PI3K/Akt pathway.Methods 50 SD rats were selected to establish a coronary microcirculation disorder model and divided into sham,model and low/mid/high concentration lycopene groups.Left ven-tricular end-diastolic diameter(LVEDD),left ventricular end-systolic diameter(LVESD),left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)and left ventricular fractional shortening(LVFS)in rats were detected using echocardiography,creatine kinase(CK),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF)were detected using ELISA,matrix metalloproteinase-9(MMP-9),matrix metalloproteinase-2(MMP-2)and PI3K/Akt pathway related protein expression were detected using Western blot,and liver X receptor α(LXRα)and liver X receptor β(LXRβ)expression were detected using immunohistochemical staining.In vitro,a hypoxia model of myo-cardial microvascular endothelial cells(MCMEC)was established,with groups including control,hypoxia,hypoxia+low/mid/high concentration lycopene,LXR/PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitor group and mitochondrial fission inhibitor group.Cell viability was detected using CCK-8,LXRα and LXRβ were detected using immunofluorescence,superoxide dismutase(SOD),reactive oxygen species(ROS),VEGF and PDGF levels were detected using ELISA,mitochondrial function-re-lated proteins(Drp1,Fis1,LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ,PINK1,Parkin and Opa1)and MMP-9,MMP-2 and PI3K/Akt pathway related proteins were detected using Western blot,and myocardial tissue injury was evaluated using HE staining.Results Compared with the sham group,the model group exhibited severe myocardial injury,with increased levels of LVEDD,LVESD,CK and LDH,decreased LVEF and LVFS,downregulated expression of VEGF,PDGF,MMP-9 and MMP-2,de-creased expression of p-PI3K/PI3K and p-Akt/Akt,and downregulated expression of LXRα and LXRβ.In cells,com-pared with the control group,the hypoxia group showed decreased cell viability,downregulated expression of VEGF,PDGF,MMP-9,and MMP-2,and decreased expression of p-PI3K/PI3K and p-Akt/Akt.Lycopene treatment could ef-fectively reverse the above changes and increase the expression of LXRα and LXRβ.Moreover,lycopene could also re-verse and modulate the characteristic alterations of Drp1,Fis1,LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ,PINK1,Parkin and Opa1 induced by LXR/PI3K/Akt pathway inhibitors or mitochondrial fission inhibitors.Conclusion Lycopene enhances mitochondrial activi-ty,reduces oxidative stress and improves myocardial microvascular remodeling by activating the LXR/PI3K/Akt pathway.

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