1.Analysis of follicular helper T cell percentage and expression levels of functionally related cytokines in a mouse model of incomplete embryo implantation disorders
Peng WANG ; Xiaoyun GONG ; Manli ZHANG ; Yunian ZHANG ; Xiaolin LA
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(1):38-44
ObjectiveTo detect the proportion of splenic follicular helper T (Tfh) cells and their functionally related cytokine expression levels in the incomplete embryo implantation disorder (EID) model mice, and to explore the immunological mechanism of Tfh in infertility caused by embryo implantation disorder. MethodsSixteen female Kunming mice were randomly divided into two groups, with eight mice in each group. On day 4 of pregnancy, an incomplete EID mouse model was established by oral gavage of mifepristone suspension, while an equal volume of saline was administered to the control group. On day 8 of pregnancy, the mice were euthanized. Flow cytometry was used to detect the levels of Tfh cells in the spleen lymphocytes of both incomplete EID mice and normal control mice. qRT-PCR was performed to measure the mRNA levels of B-cell lymphoma 6 (Bcl-6) and C-X-C chemokine receptor type 5 protein (CXCR5) in the spleen lymphocytes of both groups. Western blot was employed to assess the protein expression levels of Bcl-6 and CXCR5 in the spleen lymphocytes of both groups. Serum levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4), IL-6, and IL-21 were measured by ELISA. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) was used to observe the expression levels of progesterone receptor (PR), Bcl-6, and CXCR5 proteins in the uterine endometrial tissue of mice in both groups. ResultsIncomplete-type EID mice had a reduced number of embryo implantation points and reduced endometrial PR expression. Flow assay results showed that the proportion of CD4+CXCR5+Tfh cells in splenic lymphocytes of incomplete-type EID mice was significantly higher than that of normal controls (P<0.05). Compared with the normal control group, Bcl-6 and CXCR5 mRNA levels and protein levels were elevated in splenic lymphocytes of incomplete EID mice, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05); serum IL-4, IL-6, and IL-21 levels were elevated in incomplete EID mice, and Bcl-6 and CXCR5 proteins in the endometrium were significantly elevated (P<0.05). ConclusionThe increase of Tfh cells and their associated cytokines Bcl-6 and CXCR5 is associated with the development of incomplete EID, and may be involved in the development of female immune infertility.
2.Design and realization of training device for flight crew plateau normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization
Chen WANG ; Yu-fei QIN ; Da-long GUO ; Zhen TIAN ; Ting-ting CUI ; La-mei SHANG ; Zhong-tian WANG ; Yu-bin ZHOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(8):18-24
Objective To design a training device of the flight crew for plateau normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization so as to enhance the flight crew's ability to adapt to the low oxygen environment after rushing into the plateau and reduce the incidence of acute plateau reaction.Methods The training device comprised a plateau environment simulation controller,a multimodal physiological acquisition system and hypoxia exercise training evaluation software.The plateau environment simulation controller was composed of an environment monitor for plateau acclimatization,two composite sensor sets,a control valve and an alarm device;the multimodal physiological acquisition system was made up of 20 groups of vital signs acquisi-tion devices,with a wearable dynamic ECG and respiration recorder,a wrist oximeter and an arm sphygmomano-meter included in each group.The hypoxia exercise training evaluation software was developed with a B/S architecture,Java language and JetBrains 2020.3.Results The training device proved to have the simulation altitude ranging from 0 to 6 000 m and facilitated simultaneous training of 20 persons for normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization,screening for hypoxia endurance,real-time monitoring of physiological parameters and assessment of training effect,with none of the trainees having acute plateau reaction.Conclusion The training device assists the flight crew for plateau normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization,and can be used for acclimatization training before plateau missions.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(8):18-24]
3.Comparative analysis of ion-selective electrode method and high-throughput rapid determination method for determination of fluoride level in drinking water
Guanglan PU ; Cuiling LA ; Qing LU ; Xin ZHOU ; Ping CHEN ; Yanan LI ; Peizhen YANG ; Lansheng HU ; Mingjun WANG ; Ping YANG ; Xianya MENG ; Qiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2025;44(1):57-60
Objective:To analyze the differences in determination of fluoride level in drinking water by ion-selective electrode method and high-throughput rapid determination method.Methods:The precision test was carried out by using the two methods to measure two kinds of fluoride standard substances, water samples of external quality control assessment from 2021 to 2023 (two kinds each year) and the fluoride level in three drinking water samples (for 5 times/each sample). Accuracy testing was conducted by measuring the external quality control assessment water samples and the spiked recovery rates drinking water, and water samples were grouped (water fluoride ≤1.00, > 1.00 mg/L) and analyzed according to the "Hygienic Standards for Drinking Water" (GB 5749-85). SPSS 23.0 software was used for statistical analysis of the measurement results.Results:(1) The correlation coefficients ( r) of the working curves of the two methods were both > 0.990, meeting the quality control requirements. (2) In the precision test, when comparing the results of the two methods for detecting two kinds of fluoride standard substances, there was no statistically significant difference ( F = 0.36, 0.15, P = 0.564, 0.707), and the coefficients of variation ( CV) were all < 5%. The CV of the detection results of the external quality control assessment water samples and drinking water samples were < 5%. (3) In the accuracy test, when the fluoride concentration in water was ≤1.00 mg/L, there was no statistically significant difference in the spiked recovery rates between the two methods ( F = 0.49, P = 0.504). When the fluoride concentration in water was > 1.00 mg/L, there was a statistically significant difference in the spiked recovery rates between the two methods ( F = 24.75, P = 0.003). Conclusions:The ion-selective electrode method has the advantages of wide detection range and wide adaptability, while the high-throughput rapid determination method has high accuracy. Testing personnel can weigh and choose the appropriate determination method based on the actual laboratory conditions and sample concentration range.
4.Correlation between traditional Chinese medicine Constitution types,fluid intelligence,and functional connectivity in brain regions among 96 college students
Zhencai CHEN ; Wangbei'er LA ; Yuemeng WANG ; Qi LI ; Wenqun AO ; Suyun ZHOU ; Hao LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(9):1292-1298
Objective To explore the relationship between traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitution,functional connectivity(FC)of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex(DLPFC),and fluid intelligence in university students to elucidate the mind-body relationship from a modern perspective of TCM.Methods From October 2023 to December 2023,a total of 96 college students of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine were included,and Classification and Identification of Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine:ZYYXH/T 157-2009,Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices(RAPM)and resting-state functional near-infrared spectroscopy were used to evaluate TCM constitution,fluid intelligence,and FC of DLPFC.The differences in fluid intelligence between individuals with biased and balanced constitutions were compared using t-tests,and the associations among the TCM Constitution,RAPM score,and the FC between the left and right DLPFC were explored using partial correlation analysis.Results The tendency toward blood-stasis type and a dampness-heat type were positively correlated with the RAPM scores.College students with a tendency toward blood-stasis type exhibited significantly higher RAPM scores than those with a balanced constitution(P<0.05).Additionally,significant negative correlations were observed between the tendencies toward blood-stasis and yin-deficiency types and the FC of the bilateral DLPFC.In contrast,a significant positive correlation was observed in individuals with balanced constitution tendencies.Conclusion The tendency toward blood-stasis type is associated with fluid intelligence levels and DLPFC functional activity in college students.This finding suggests that students with higher intelligence levels are more likely to exhibit blood-stasis type,highlighting the need for appropriate adjustments and interventions.
5.Interpretation of《Global consensus on multidisciplinary diagnostic criteria for urinary tract infections》
Guofen LIANG ; Zhenhua YANG ; Yibo WANG ; Kaiyu HE ; La ZHANG ; Xusheng LIU ; Yueyu GU ; Xindong QIN ; Guobin SU
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2025;41(18):2777-2785
The clinical diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection has long faced the challenges of insufficient standardization of diagnosis and treatment pathways,irrational use of antimicrobial drugs and high recurrence rate.How to optimize the hierarchical diagnosis and treatment pathway of urinary tract infection,standardize the use of antimicrobial drugs,and reduce the recurrence rate have always been the focus of clinical attention.There is significant heterogeneity in the existing diagnostic criteria for urinary tract infection,which seriously affects the comparability and evidence integration of clinical and research studies.In order to solve the above problems,a consensus on global multidisciplinary diagnostic criteria for urinary tract infection has been formed by international multidisciplinary experts after three rounds of Delphi method.Breaking through the traditional classification framework,the consensus innovatively established a four-dimensional quantitative scoring system including local symptoms and signs,systemic inflammatory response,quantitative analysis of pyuria and urine culture results,and established a hierarchical standard for stepwise urinary tract diagnosis according to the scoring threshold.Based on the key citations related to the consensus,this paper interprets in detail the basis for the selection of core indicators and the establishment of thresholds for the diagnosis of urinary tract infection in the consensus,and focuses on the key issues and implementation paths of the consensus in localization practice.This consensus provides a unified standard for standardizing the clinical diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infection,improving the homogeneity of clinical research through standardized diagnostic processes,and promoting the standardization of UTI drug research and development and the rational use of antibiotics and precision.
6.Therapeutic effect of external counterpulsation on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary heart disease-a meta-analysis
Wei-tao WANG ; Tie-jun LIU ; Zi-shuang LIU ; Xi-lian HU ; Cheng YANG ; La-di SUN
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):172-179
Objective:To evaluate the clinical rehabilitation effect of external counterpulsation(ECP)on patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)by meta-analysis.Methods:We searched the databases of CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library and Embase for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)and prospective cohort studies upon rehabilitative effect of ECP on CHD patients before May 2024.And meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the pooled MD and 95%CI using the random(P<0.5 or I2≥50%)or fixed effect models(other situations).Results:13 eligible literatures were finally included in the meta-analysis.Compared with participants in control group,those in trial group had significant higher left ventricular ejection fraction(MD=4.15,95%CI 2.55~5.76,P<0.001),stroke volume(MD=9.11,95%CI 7.59~10.64,P<0.001),peak oxygen uptake(MD=5.42,95%CI 2.53~8.32,P<0.001),6-min walking distance(MD=31.14,95%CI 24.89~37.40,P<0.001),metabolic equiv-alent(MD=0.58,95%CI 0.45~0.71,P<0.001),exercise duration time(SMD=0.77,95%CI 0.55~0.99,P<0.001),oxygen pulse(MD=0.88,95%CI 0.68~1.09,P<0.001),and significant lower left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(MD=-3.19,95%CI-5.20~-2.61,P<0.001).Conclusion:This study showed that ECP could effectively improve heart function,exercise capacity and tolerance of CHD patients.
7.Risk factors associated with hemodynamic instability in carotid artery stenting:a systematic review and meta-analysis
La-ting ZHANG ; Xiao-qing WANG ; Lin HAN ; Xin-hui LIANG ; Yao JIA ; Li-juan GAO ; Xue JIANG
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2025;33(4):201-214
Objective To investigate the risk factors of hemodynamic instability after carotid artery stenting by meta-analysis.Methods Ten databases were searched:PubMed,ProQuest,ScienceDirect,Embase,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,China Knowledge Network,Wanfang Data,VIP Information Database,and China Biomedical Database.The search date was from inception until 2 February 2024,and meta-analysis was performed using Stata 16.0 statistical software.Results A total of 27 studies with 4199 subjects and 22 influencing factors were included.The studies showed a 37.4%(95%CI 30.3%-44.8%)incidence of haemodynamic instability after carotid stenting,Meta-analysis determined that age>60 years(P<0.001),hypertension(P<0.001),calcified plaque(P<0.001),stenosis>70%(P=0.008),eccentric plaque(P=0.002),distance from the largest stenosis to the carotid bifurcation≤ 10 mm(P<0.001),stenosis involvement of the balloon or bifurcation(P<0.001),balloon post-dilation(P=0.003),open-loop stenting(P<0.001),dilated balloon diameter≥5 mm(P=0.002),repeat balloon dilation(P=0.011)and balloon dilation pressure≥8 atm(P<0.001)are risk factors for intraoperative and postoperative haemodynamic instability in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting surgery.Statin use was a protective factor(P<0.001).Conclusions Medical staff working in the clinic should assess the patient's condition preoperatively,identify risk factors that may lead to haemodynamic instability,and avoid unnecessary intraoperative stimulation of patients who are already in a high-risk state.Reduce postoperative clinical complications in patients with carotid artery stenosis and improve patient recovery.
8.Correlation between traditional Chinese medicine Constitution types,fluid intelligence,and functional connectivity in brain regions among 96 college students
Zhencai CHEN ; Wangbei'er LA ; Yuemeng WANG ; Qi LI ; Wenqun AO ; Suyun ZHOU ; Hao LI
Journal of Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;48(9):1292-1298
Objective To explore the relationship between traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)constitution,functional connectivity(FC)of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex(DLPFC),and fluid intelligence in university students to elucidate the mind-body relationship from a modern perspective of TCM.Methods From October 2023 to December 2023,a total of 96 college students of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine were included,and Classification and Identification of Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine:ZYYXH/T 157-2009,Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices(RAPM)and resting-state functional near-infrared spectroscopy were used to evaluate TCM constitution,fluid intelligence,and FC of DLPFC.The differences in fluid intelligence between individuals with biased and balanced constitutions were compared using t-tests,and the associations among the TCM Constitution,RAPM score,and the FC between the left and right DLPFC were explored using partial correlation analysis.Results The tendency toward blood-stasis type and a dampness-heat type were positively correlated with the RAPM scores.College students with a tendency toward blood-stasis type exhibited significantly higher RAPM scores than those with a balanced constitution(P<0.05).Additionally,significant negative correlations were observed between the tendencies toward blood-stasis and yin-deficiency types and the FC of the bilateral DLPFC.In contrast,a significant positive correlation was observed in individuals with balanced constitution tendencies.Conclusion The tendency toward blood-stasis type is associated with fluid intelligence levels and DLPFC functional activity in college students.This finding suggests that students with higher intelligence levels are more likely to exhibit blood-stasis type,highlighting the need for appropriate adjustments and interventions.
9.Design and realization of training device for flight crew plateau normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization
Chen WANG ; Yu-fei QIN ; Da-long GUO ; Zhen TIAN ; Ting-ting CUI ; La-mei SHANG ; Zhong-tian WANG ; Yu-bin ZHOU
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal 2025;46(8):18-24
Objective To design a training device of the flight crew for plateau normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization so as to enhance the flight crew's ability to adapt to the low oxygen environment after rushing into the plateau and reduce the incidence of acute plateau reaction.Methods The training device comprised a plateau environment simulation controller,a multimodal physiological acquisition system and hypoxia exercise training evaluation software.The plateau environment simulation controller was composed of an environment monitor for plateau acclimatization,two composite sensor sets,a control valve and an alarm device;the multimodal physiological acquisition system was made up of 20 groups of vital signs acquisi-tion devices,with a wearable dynamic ECG and respiration recorder,a wrist oximeter and an arm sphygmomano-meter included in each group.The hypoxia exercise training evaluation software was developed with a B/S architecture,Java language and JetBrains 2020.3.Results The training device proved to have the simulation altitude ranging from 0 to 6 000 m and facilitated simultaneous training of 20 persons for normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization,screening for hypoxia endurance,real-time monitoring of physiological parameters and assessment of training effect,with none of the trainees having acute plateau reaction.Conclusion The training device assists the flight crew for plateau normobaric low-oxygen acclimatization,and can be used for acclimatization training before plateau missions.[Chinese Medical Equipment Journal,2025,46(8):18-24]
10.Therapeutic effect of external counterpulsation on cardiac rehabilitation in patients with coronary heart disease-a meta-analysis
Wei-tao WANG ; Tie-jun LIU ; Zi-shuang LIU ; Xi-lian HU ; Cheng YANG ; La-di SUN
Chinese Journal of cardiovascular Rehabilitation Medicine 2025;34(2):172-179
Objective:To evaluate the clinical rehabilitation effect of external counterpulsation(ECP)on patients with coronary heart disease(CHD)by meta-analysis.Methods:We searched the databases of CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,Web of Science,Cochrane Library and Embase for randomized controlled trials(RCTs)and prospective cohort studies upon rehabilitative effect of ECP on CHD patients before May 2024.And meta-analysis was conducted to calculate the pooled MD and 95%CI using the random(P<0.5 or I2≥50%)or fixed effect models(other situations).Results:13 eligible literatures were finally included in the meta-analysis.Compared with participants in control group,those in trial group had significant higher left ventricular ejection fraction(MD=4.15,95%CI 2.55~5.76,P<0.001),stroke volume(MD=9.11,95%CI 7.59~10.64,P<0.001),peak oxygen uptake(MD=5.42,95%CI 2.53~8.32,P<0.001),6-min walking distance(MD=31.14,95%CI 24.89~37.40,P<0.001),metabolic equiv-alent(MD=0.58,95%CI 0.45~0.71,P<0.001),exercise duration time(SMD=0.77,95%CI 0.55~0.99,P<0.001),oxygen pulse(MD=0.88,95%CI 0.68~1.09,P<0.001),and significant lower left ventricular end-diastolic diameter(MD=-3.19,95%CI-5.20~-2.61,P<0.001).Conclusion:This study showed that ECP could effectively improve heart function,exercise capacity and tolerance of CHD patients.

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