1.Clinical value of 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR imaging in localization of epileptogenic zone in refractory epilepsy
Siqi ZHANG ; Jie HU ; Bixiao CUI ; Chenyang YAO ; Jingjuan WANG ; Jie LU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(7):411-415
Objective:To analyze the clinical value of translocator protein (TSPO, 18kDa) radiotracer 18F- N, N-diethyl-2-(2-(4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-phenyl)-5, 7-dimethyl-pyrazolo[1, 5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-acetamide (DPA-714) PET/MR imaging for precise localization of epileptogenic zone in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Methods:From December 2022 to October 2023, 24 refractory epilepsy patients (12 males and 12 females, age (27.5±8.1) years) who underwent surgery in Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University were retrospectively enrolled. All patients received hybrid 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR before surgery, with the surgical resection site and stereoelectroencephalography recordings of the seizure focus serving as the gold standard. Initial qualitative analysis of the images was performed, followed by semi-quantitative analysis using the ROI method to calculate the asymmetry index (AI) of the proposed epileptogenic zone, assessing the degree of increased abnormal uptake (area with AI>10% was considered as the epileptogenic zone). Follow-up assessment using the Engel classification was conducted at least one year postoperatively. Differences of lesion detection efficiency of conventional MRI and PET/MR were evaluated using McNemar test. Results:Among 24 enrolled patients, 13 cases (54.2%) showed positive findings on conventional MRI, while 21 cases (87.5%) exhibited single or multiple foci of abnormally increased tracer uptake on PET/MR imaging, indicating an improved lesion detection rate ( χ2=4.90, P=0.021). Of the MRI-positive patients, 12/13 also had positive findings on PET/MR, with a localization accuracy of 10/13. Among the MRI-negative patients, 9/11 showed positive PET/MR findings, with a localization accuracy of 6/11. At one year post-surgery, 75.0%(18/24) of patients had a favorable outcome (Engel Ⅰ). Conclusion:18F-DPA-714 PET/MR imaging can accurately locate epileptogenic foci, especially for MRI-negative lesions, providing reliable information for surgical planning to improve postoperative outcomes.
2.MR MAGiC sequence based on deep learning reconstruction for localizing epileptogenic focus of intractable epilepsy
Jingjuan WANG ; Huijuan XU ; Yaqin HOU ; Sudeep KHAREL ; Chenyang YAO ; Jie HU ; Siqi ZHANG ; Jie LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(9):1468-1472
Objective To explore the application value of MR MAGiC sequence reconstructed based on deep learning reconstruction(DLR)for localizing epileptogenic focus of intractable epilepsy.Methods Fifty intractable epilepsy patients(epilepsy group)and 20 healthy controls(control group)were retrospectively collected.Brain MR MAGiC sequence was scanned,then traditional reconstruction(inverse Fourier transform)and DLR algorithm were performed to obtain MAGiC and MAGiC DLR images,respectively.The corresponding quantitative parameter maps were generated after post-processing,including T1 mapping,T2 mapping and proton density(PD)mapping.The subjective scores of noise,artifacts,structural clarity and overall quality were compared between two kinds of quantitative parameter images.The asymmetry index(AI)of quantitative parameters(T1,T2 and PD values)between the affected side and the contralateral side in epilepsy group,the contralateral side or the suspected epileptogenic focus in epilepsy group and HC group were calculated.Then epileptogenic focus were localized based on performance of MAGiC and MAGiC DLR corresponding quantitative parameter maps combining obtained AI of quantitative parameter values.According to surgical results,follow-up review,electroencephalogram or PET results,the accuracy of MAGiC and MAGiC DLR images for localizing epileptogenic focus was calculated.Results Compared with MAGiC quantitative parametric maps,noise of MAGiC DLR quantitative parametric maps reduced,while subjective scores of structure clarity and overall quality improved(all P<0.05).The accuracy of MAGiC and MAGiC DLR images for localizing epileptogenic focus was 82.00%(41/50)and 88.00%(44/50),respectively.Conclusion MR MAGiC sequence based on DLR was beneficial for improving accuracy of localizing epileptogenic focus in intractable epilepsy.
3.Analysis for the value of digital mammography combined with serum CHAC1 and RAI14 in differentiating benign and malignant breast masses
Limin YAO ; Jianxia HUANG ; Hongrui FAN ; Jingjuan DONG ; Wenzheng DU ; Xiaoxiao LIAN
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(3):43-47
Objective:To explore the diagnostic value of digital mammography combined with serum glutathione specific gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase 1(CHAC1)and retinoic acid-induced protein 14(RAI14)in identifying benign and malignant breast masses.Methods:A total of 189 patients with breast masses who were treated at Handan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from June 2019 to June 2024 were prospectively selected as the research subjects.According to the results of pathological biopsy,they were divided into benign mass group(128 cases)and malignant mass group(61 cases).All patients underwent digital mammography detection.The levels of serum CHAC1 and RAI14 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The general clinical data of the patients were collected and analyzed.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the factors of influencing benign and malignant nature of breast masses.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to analyze the diagnostic value of CHAC1 and RAI14 for the benign and malignant nature of breast masses.The Kappa test was used to assess the consistency of results between each diagnostic method and the pathological detection.Results:For 189 patients with breast masses,digital mammography identified 56 cases of malignant masses and 133 cases of benign masses,and 13 cases of them were misdiagnosis and 18 cases of them were missed diagnosis.It showed a moderate consistency with the results of pathological detection(Kappa=0.617,P<0.05).Compared with the benign mass group,the levels of serum CHAC1 and RAI14 in the malignant mass group were significantly higher,and the differences of them between the two groups were statistically significant(t=12.249,12.512,P<0.05).The age,menopausal time,CHAC1 and RAI14 of the patients were all risk factors that can affect the benign and malignant nature of breast masses(OR=1.368,1.305,1.897,1.995,P<0.05).The area under curve(AUC),sensitivity and specificity of CHAC1 were respectively 0.816(95%CI:0.753~0.868),70.49%and 89.06%in diagnosing the benign and malignant nature of breast masses.These indicators of RAI14 were respectively 0.838(95%CI:0.778~0.888),68.85%and 89.84%in diagnosing the benign and malignant nature.The combined detection of the three methods identified 74 cases of malignant masses and 115 cases of benign masses,with 15 cases of misdiagnosis and 2 cases of missed diagnosis,which showed an extremely high consistency with the results of pathological detection(Kappa=0.805,P<0.001).The sensitivity(96.72%),negative predictive value(98.26%)and accuracy(91.01%)of the combined detection of digital mammography,serum CHAC1 and RAI14 were significantly higher than those of each alone detection of them,and the differences of them were significant(x2=15.310,16.623,15.310,11.690,12.402,11.572,5.276,5.276,4.677,P<0.05).Conclusion:The levels of serum CHAC1 and RAI14 appear increase in malignant breast masses,and digital mammography combined with serum CHAC1 and RAI14 has a certain of identification value for benign and malignant nature of breast masses.
4.MR MAGiC sequence based on deep learning reconstruction for localizing epileptogenic focus of intractable epilepsy
Jingjuan WANG ; Huijuan XU ; Yaqin HOU ; Sudeep KHAREL ; Chenyang YAO ; Jie HU ; Siqi ZHANG ; Jie LU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(9):1468-1472
Objective To explore the application value of MR MAGiC sequence reconstructed based on deep learning reconstruction(DLR)for localizing epileptogenic focus of intractable epilepsy.Methods Fifty intractable epilepsy patients(epilepsy group)and 20 healthy controls(control group)were retrospectively collected.Brain MR MAGiC sequence was scanned,then traditional reconstruction(inverse Fourier transform)and DLR algorithm were performed to obtain MAGiC and MAGiC DLR images,respectively.The corresponding quantitative parameter maps were generated after post-processing,including T1 mapping,T2 mapping and proton density(PD)mapping.The subjective scores of noise,artifacts,structural clarity and overall quality were compared between two kinds of quantitative parameter images.The asymmetry index(AI)of quantitative parameters(T1,T2 and PD values)between the affected side and the contralateral side in epilepsy group,the contralateral side or the suspected epileptogenic focus in epilepsy group and HC group were calculated.Then epileptogenic focus were localized based on performance of MAGiC and MAGiC DLR corresponding quantitative parameter maps combining obtained AI of quantitative parameter values.According to surgical results,follow-up review,electroencephalogram or PET results,the accuracy of MAGiC and MAGiC DLR images for localizing epileptogenic focus was calculated.Results Compared with MAGiC quantitative parametric maps,noise of MAGiC DLR quantitative parametric maps reduced,while subjective scores of structure clarity and overall quality improved(all P<0.05).The accuracy of MAGiC and MAGiC DLR images for localizing epileptogenic focus was 82.00%(41/50)and 88.00%(44/50),respectively.Conclusion MR MAGiC sequence based on DLR was beneficial for improving accuracy of localizing epileptogenic focus in intractable epilepsy.
5.Clinical value of 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR imaging in localization of epileptogenic zone in refractory epilepsy
Siqi ZHANG ; Jie HU ; Bixiao CUI ; Chenyang YAO ; Jingjuan WANG ; Jie LU
Chinese Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025;45(7):411-415
Objective:To analyze the clinical value of translocator protein (TSPO, 18kDa) radiotracer 18F- N, N-diethyl-2-(2-(4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-phenyl)-5, 7-dimethyl-pyrazolo[1, 5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)-acetamide (DPA-714) PET/MR imaging for precise localization of epileptogenic zone in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Methods:From December 2022 to October 2023, 24 refractory epilepsy patients (12 males and 12 females, age (27.5±8.1) years) who underwent surgery in Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University were retrospectively enrolled. All patients received hybrid 18F-DPA-714 PET/MR before surgery, with the surgical resection site and stereoelectroencephalography recordings of the seizure focus serving as the gold standard. Initial qualitative analysis of the images was performed, followed by semi-quantitative analysis using the ROI method to calculate the asymmetry index (AI) of the proposed epileptogenic zone, assessing the degree of increased abnormal uptake (area with AI>10% was considered as the epileptogenic zone). Follow-up assessment using the Engel classification was conducted at least one year postoperatively. Differences of lesion detection efficiency of conventional MRI and PET/MR were evaluated using McNemar test. Results:Among 24 enrolled patients, 13 cases (54.2%) showed positive findings on conventional MRI, while 21 cases (87.5%) exhibited single or multiple foci of abnormally increased tracer uptake on PET/MR imaging, indicating an improved lesion detection rate ( χ2=4.90, P=0.021). Of the MRI-positive patients, 12/13 also had positive findings on PET/MR, with a localization accuracy of 10/13. Among the MRI-negative patients, 9/11 showed positive PET/MR findings, with a localization accuracy of 6/11. At one year post-surgery, 75.0%(18/24) of patients had a favorable outcome (Engel Ⅰ). Conclusion:18F-DPA-714 PET/MR imaging can accurately locate epileptogenic foci, especially for MRI-negative lesions, providing reliable information for surgical planning to improve postoperative outcomes.
6.Analysis for the value of digital mammography combined with serum CHAC1 and RAI14 in differentiating benign and malignant breast masses
Limin YAO ; Jianxia HUANG ; Hongrui FAN ; Jingjuan DONG ; Wenzheng DU ; Xiaoxiao LIAN
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(3):43-47
Objective:To explore the diagnostic value of digital mammography combined with serum glutathione specific gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase 1(CHAC1)and retinoic acid-induced protein 14(RAI14)in identifying benign and malignant breast masses.Methods:A total of 189 patients with breast masses who were treated at Handan Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from June 2019 to June 2024 were prospectively selected as the research subjects.According to the results of pathological biopsy,they were divided into benign mass group(128 cases)and malignant mass group(61 cases).All patients underwent digital mammography detection.The levels of serum CHAC1 and RAI14 were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The general clinical data of the patients were collected and analyzed.Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the factors of influencing benign and malignant nature of breast masses.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn to analyze the diagnostic value of CHAC1 and RAI14 for the benign and malignant nature of breast masses.The Kappa test was used to assess the consistency of results between each diagnostic method and the pathological detection.Results:For 189 patients with breast masses,digital mammography identified 56 cases of malignant masses and 133 cases of benign masses,and 13 cases of them were misdiagnosis and 18 cases of them were missed diagnosis.It showed a moderate consistency with the results of pathological detection(Kappa=0.617,P<0.05).Compared with the benign mass group,the levels of serum CHAC1 and RAI14 in the malignant mass group were significantly higher,and the differences of them between the two groups were statistically significant(t=12.249,12.512,P<0.05).The age,menopausal time,CHAC1 and RAI14 of the patients were all risk factors that can affect the benign and malignant nature of breast masses(OR=1.368,1.305,1.897,1.995,P<0.05).The area under curve(AUC),sensitivity and specificity of CHAC1 were respectively 0.816(95%CI:0.753~0.868),70.49%and 89.06%in diagnosing the benign and malignant nature of breast masses.These indicators of RAI14 were respectively 0.838(95%CI:0.778~0.888),68.85%and 89.84%in diagnosing the benign and malignant nature.The combined detection of the three methods identified 74 cases of malignant masses and 115 cases of benign masses,with 15 cases of misdiagnosis and 2 cases of missed diagnosis,which showed an extremely high consistency with the results of pathological detection(Kappa=0.805,P<0.001).The sensitivity(96.72%),negative predictive value(98.26%)and accuracy(91.01%)of the combined detection of digital mammography,serum CHAC1 and RAI14 were significantly higher than those of each alone detection of them,and the differences of them were significant(x2=15.310,16.623,15.310,11.690,12.402,11.572,5.276,5.276,4.677,P<0.05).Conclusion:The levels of serum CHAC1 and RAI14 appear increase in malignant breast masses,and digital mammography combined with serum CHAC1 and RAI14 has a certain of identification value for benign and malignant nature of breast masses.
7.Comparison of different atomizing inhalation times on noninvasive ventilation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Jingjuan XU ; Yan YANG ; Yan LIU ; Li YAO ; Wenxia WAN ; Nan LING
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(1):20-26
Objective:To compare the dynamic changes of transcutaneous partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PtCO 2) and treatment effect of non-invasive intermittent nebulization and non-invasive simultaneous nebulization in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods:This was a randomized parallel controlled trial study. A total of 70 patients with acute exacerbation of COPD in Changzhou First People′s Hospital from October 2021 to September 2022 were selected by convenience sampling method, and divided into control group and experimental group by randomized digits table method with 35 cases in each group. The control group was given non-invasive intermittent oxygen-driven nebulization, and the experimental group was given non-invasive simultaneous oxygen-driven nebulization. The PtCO 2 values at 0, 5, 10, 15 min (the end point of atomization) of the 2 groups were observed, the daily arterial blood gas analysis indexes (mainly including PaCO 2, PaO 2 and pH) were recorded, and the clinical pulmonary infection score and the self-assessment score of COPD patients were recorded before treatment, on the 4th and 7th day of treatment. Results:Finally, 33 patients were included in both the control group and the experimental group. There were 25 males and 8 females in the control group, aged (75.33 ± 8.24) years old. There were 25 males and 8 females in the experimental group, aged (72.39 ± 8.56) years old. The PtCO 2 values at 0, 5, 10, 15 min in the control group were (63.83 ± 12.47), (64.40 ± 12.57), (65.42 ± 13.77), (66.62 ± 14.59) mmHg (1 mmHg=0.133 kPa). There were statistically significant differences in PtCO 2 at all time points ( F=8.05, P<0.01). Further pairwise comparison by Sidak method showed that there were statistically significant differences in PtCO 2 at 15 min compared with 0, 5, 10 min (all P<0.05). The PtCO 2 values at 0, 5, 10, 15 min in the experimental group were (67.62 ± 11.89), (67.15 ± 12.12), (67.82 ± 12.22), (68.15 ± 12.09) mmHg. There was no statistically significant difference in PtCO 2 at all time points ( F=2.00, P>0.05). The PaCO 2 and pH value of the two groups were improved with the treatment time, the control group had a statistically significant difference on the 4th day of treatment compared with before treatment ( P<0.05), while the experimental group on the second day of treatment compared with before treatment ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Both kinds of nebulization have achieved good therapeutic effects, but non-invasive simultaneous nebulization can better maintain the stability of PtCO 2 in the process of nebulization with higher safety, and can improve the arterial blood gas index PaCO 2 and pH value of patients earlier, which is a more suitable nebulization method for the combination of non-invasive ventilation and nebulization, especially for patients with hypercapnia.
8.Inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic heart failure:a literature review
Xunyu SHI ; Jingjuan XU ; Li CHEN ; Yuexiang CHEN ; Haiyan YAO ; Jingjing YUE
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(24):1909-1912
Dyspnea is an important issue for the patients with chronic heart failure. Breathing training, especially the inspiratory muscle training can help to improve the patients′ cardiopulmonary function, endurance and quality of life. In this paper, the foreign research about the method, effect evaluation and appropriate case of inspiratory muscle training in patients with chronic heart failure were reviewed so as to explore a specific strategy of inspiratory muscle training for China′s patients with chronic heart failure.
9.Rapid analysis of astragalus and its extracts by infraredspectroscopy
Yizhen GUO ; Wenjing PANG ; Suqin SUN ; Jingjuan WANG ; Haozhong WU ; Yao XIAO ; Lina LU ; Li XIANG ; Yanfang YANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2015;(5):431-434
Objective To provide effective reference for quality analysis of the chemical composition and extraction of astragalus separation process by comparing the extract of astragalus and it’s IR spectra. Methods The saponins and flavonoids in astragalus were firstly extracted by the method of circumfluence with ethanol as solvent and the residue of ethanol-extraction was then used to extract polysaccharides by distilled water. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (IR) combined with second derivative infrared spectroscopy was applied to quickly identify astragalus herbs powder, water extraction of astragalus, astragalus alcohol extraction and water extraction of the residue of ethanol-extraction. Results The powder and 70% ethanol extract, 80% ethanol extract were around at 1 735 cm-1 (carbonyl stretching vibration absorption peak) has a weak, broad absorption, while the absorption peak was less obvious in boiling water extraction. So the maln components of astragalus water extraction are polysaccharides and also contaln a small amount of water-insoluble flavonoids. Alcohol extraction malnly contalns saponins and flavonoids, and flavonoid extract volume increases with increasing alcohol concentration in a certaln range.Conclusion This method can be a quick and easy identification for astragalus and it’s extraction for its chemical composition class, and provide the basis for further research quality.
10.Effects of chronic hepatitis B virus infection on human hepatic cytochrome P450 2C9
Fuping ZHOU ; Xiaohui MIAO ; Zhixiang GONG ; Jingjuan YAO ; Wu NI ; Zhuohan HU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2009;27(2):94-98
Objective To investigate the effects of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on human hepatic cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9).Methods Liver tissue samples and blood samples were obtained from 10 patients with chronic HBV infeetion and 10 healthy controls.CYP2C9 genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method.The activity of CYP2C9 was detected utilizing high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).The expressions of CYP2C9 mRNA and protein were determined by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western-blotting.The data were analyzed by t test.Results All the liver samples showed CYP2C9 wild-type (*1*1),while CYP2C9 (*2) and CYP2C9 (*3) were not detected.The maximum velocity (Vmax) of CYP2C9 in patients chronic HBV infection and healthy controls were (263.5±66.4) μmol/L and(284.6±85.9) μmol/L,respectively (t=0.614,P=0.5471).The expression of CYP2C9 mRNA in patients with chronic HBV infection (0.39±0.28) was significantly lower than that of healthy controls (0.65±0.13) (t=2.628,P=0.0171).Accordingly,the protein expression in patients with chronic HBV infection (0.26±0.13) was lower than that of healthy controls (0.60±0.19) (t=4.688,P=0.000 2).Conclusion The expressions of CYP2C9 mRNA and protein are decreased in chronic HBV infection which may down-regulate the enzyme activity.

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