1.Value of using ultrasound features to improve the Ovarian-Adnexal Image Reporting and Data System Category 4 in the benign-malignant differential diagnosis of ovarian-adnexal masses
Lei WU ; Yingnan WU ; Jing ZHAO ; Liping GONG ; Shuang ZHANG ; Jiawei TIAN ; Zhirong HE ; Litao SUN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(3):232-238
Objective:To explore the value of ultrasound features modified version 2022 of the Ovarian-Adnexal Imaging Reporting and Data System(O-RADS)Category 4 in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant ovarian-adnexal tumors.Methods:Retrospective analysis was conducted in 501 cases with ovarian masses classified into 4 categories according to the 2022 version of O-RADS who were collected from 4 clinical centers[the Second Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University(188 cases),Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital(146 cases),Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital(90 cases),and Fuling Hospital of Chongqing University(77 cases)]from January 2018 to July 2024 with concomitant surgical resection.The 424 cases from 3 of the clinical centers(the Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University,Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital,and Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital)were randomly divided into a training group(339 cases)and an internal validation group(85 cases)according to an 8∶2 randomization,while the cases from the other clinical center(Fuling Hospital of Chongqing University)were selected as the external validation group(77 cases),and the pathological diagnosis was used as the “gold standard”.Univariate and multifactorial logistic regression analyses were performed on the ultrasound characteristics of the training group to screen the independent predictors associated with ovarian carcinogenesis,and to formulate the stratification rules for the 4 types of masses in O-RADS. The ROC curve of this stratification method was plotted and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated,and it was validated in the internal validation group and the external validation group;and the diagnostic accuracy was compared with that of the 2022 version of O-RADS.Results:Univariate logistic analysis showed that cysts with solid components,≥ 4 papillary projections,smooth inner wall of the cyst,color flow score ≥ 3 points,and acoustic shadowing were independent predictors of ovarian cancer(all P < 0.05);while multifactorial logistic analysis showed that cysts with a solid component and a color flow score ≥3 points were independent risk factors of ovarian cancer(all P < 0.05),and smooth cyst walls and acoustic shadows were independent protective factors(all P < 0.05).The diagnostic accuracies of the modified training group,internal validation group,and external validation group were 73.7%,68.2%,70.1%,respectively,which were significantly higher than the diagnostic accuracies of the 2022 version of the O-RADS(38.9%,37.6%,33.8%)(all P < 0.05).The diagnostic sensitivity,specificity and AUC of the training group were 0.871,0.652,0.762,respectively,while the internal validation group were 0.844,0.585,0.714,and 0.846,0.627,0.737 in the external validation group. Conclusions:Improvement of the 2022 version of O-RADS category 4 using ultrasound features may improve the identification of benign and malignant ovarian-adnexal tumors.
2.Gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision for chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ
Lin SHANG ; Zhiqiang LYU ; Litao CHU ; Shijun ZHAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Xinlei LIU ; Fuqiang MA ; Xiangyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(7):629-633
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of the 18 patients who had been treated at Department of Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital from February 2020 to July 2023 for chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ by means of gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision. There were 15 males and 3 females, with an age of (37.2±6.8) years. All patients suffered from unilateral injury, involving 13 left sides and 5 right sides. Their body mass index was (22.6±2.5) kg/m 2. The operation time, blood loss, incision length, wound healing and complications were documented. The ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion at the last follow-up were compared between the affected side and the healthy side. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS) before operation were compared with those at the last follow-up. Results:All the 18 patients were followed up for (18.0±5.5) months. Their operation time was (69.1±5.2) minutes, blood loss (71.6±9.2) mL, incision at the broken end of the Achilles tendon (12.4±2.6) cm and incision at the proximal end (2.5±0.4) cm. At the last follow-up, the ankle dorsiflexion was 12.7°±1.9° and the ankle plantar flexion 35.2°±2.0° at the affected side, showing no significant difference from those at the healthy side (13.0°±2.1° and 34.7°±1.8°) ( P>0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (89.4±3.4) points and the ATRS (85.3±3.2) points for the affected side at the last follow-up, showing significant improvements compared with the preoperative values [(54.2±4.2) points and (51.1±4.6) points] ( P<0.05). All the incisions healed at one stage after operation, with no such complications as incision infection or re-rupture of the Achilles tendon. One patient experienced mild pain at the anchor insertion site, but the pain disappeared 6 months after operation without any treatment. One patient had the symptoms of sural nerve injury which responded to 3 months of oral neurotrophic medication. Conclusion:In the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ, gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision can result in limited invasion, a low incidence of complications, and definite effectiveness.
3.Value of using ultrasound features to improve the Ovarian-Adnexal Image Reporting and Data System Category 4 in the benign-malignant differential diagnosis of ovarian-adnexal masses
Lei WU ; Yingnan WU ; Jing ZHAO ; Liping GONG ; Shuang ZHANG ; Jiawei TIAN ; Zhirong HE ; Litao SUN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(3):232-238
Objective:To explore the value of ultrasound features modified version 2022 of the Ovarian-Adnexal Imaging Reporting and Data System(O-RADS)Category 4 in the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant ovarian-adnexal tumors.Methods:Retrospective analysis was conducted in 501 cases with ovarian masses classified into 4 categories according to the 2022 version of O-RADS who were collected from 4 clinical centers[the Second Afliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University(188 cases),Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital(146 cases),Sichuan Provincial Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital(90 cases),and Fuling Hospital of Chongqing University(77 cases)]from January 2018 to July 2024 with concomitant surgical resection.The 424 cases from 3 of the clinical centers(the Second Hospital of Harbin Medical University,Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital,and Sichuan Maternal and Child Health Hospital)were randomly divided into a training group(339 cases)and an internal validation group(85 cases)according to an 8∶2 randomization,while the cases from the other clinical center(Fuling Hospital of Chongqing University)were selected as the external validation group(77 cases),and the pathological diagnosis was used as the “gold standard”.Univariate and multifactorial logistic regression analyses were performed on the ultrasound characteristics of the training group to screen the independent predictors associated with ovarian carcinogenesis,and to formulate the stratification rules for the 4 types of masses in O-RADS. The ROC curve of this stratification method was plotted and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated,and it was validated in the internal validation group and the external validation group;and the diagnostic accuracy was compared with that of the 2022 version of O-RADS.Results:Univariate logistic analysis showed that cysts with solid components,≥ 4 papillary projections,smooth inner wall of the cyst,color flow score ≥ 3 points,and acoustic shadowing were independent predictors of ovarian cancer(all P < 0.05);while multifactorial logistic analysis showed that cysts with a solid component and a color flow score ≥3 points were independent risk factors of ovarian cancer(all P < 0.05),and smooth cyst walls and acoustic shadows were independent protective factors(all P < 0.05).The diagnostic accuracies of the modified training group,internal validation group,and external validation group were 73.7%,68.2%,70.1%,respectively,which were significantly higher than the diagnostic accuracies of the 2022 version of the O-RADS(38.9%,37.6%,33.8%)(all P < 0.05).The diagnostic sensitivity,specificity and AUC of the training group were 0.871,0.652,0.762,respectively,while the internal validation group were 0.844,0.585,0.714,and 0.846,0.627,0.737 in the external validation group. Conclusions:Improvement of the 2022 version of O-RADS category 4 using ultrasound features may improve the identification of benign and malignant ovarian-adnexal tumors.
4.Gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision for chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ
Lin SHANG ; Zhiqiang LYU ; Litao CHU ; Shijun ZHAO ; Wei ZHANG ; Xinlei LIU ; Fuqiang MA ; Xiangyu WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2025;27(7):629-633
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of the 18 patients who had been treated at Department of Minimally Invasive Orthopedics, Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital from February 2020 to July 2023 for chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ by means of gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision. There were 15 males and 3 females, with an age of (37.2±6.8) years. All patients suffered from unilateral injury, involving 13 left sides and 5 right sides. Their body mass index was (22.6±2.5) kg/m 2. The operation time, blood loss, incision length, wound healing and complications were documented. The ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion at the last follow-up were compared between the affected side and the healthy side. The American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS) before operation were compared with those at the last follow-up. Results:All the 18 patients were followed up for (18.0±5.5) months. Their operation time was (69.1±5.2) minutes, blood loss (71.6±9.2) mL, incision at the broken end of the Achilles tendon (12.4±2.6) cm and incision at the proximal end (2.5±0.4) cm. At the last follow-up, the ankle dorsiflexion was 12.7°±1.9° and the ankle plantar flexion 35.2°±2.0° at the affected side, showing no significant difference from those at the healthy side (13.0°±2.1° and 34.7°±1.8°) ( P>0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (89.4±3.4) points and the ATRS (85.3±3.2) points for the affected side at the last follow-up, showing significant improvements compared with the preoperative values [(54.2±4.2) points and (51.1±4.6) points] ( P<0.05). All the incisions healed at one stage after operation, with no such complications as incision infection or re-rupture of the Achilles tendon. One patient experienced mild pain at the anchor insertion site, but the pain disappeared 6 months after operation without any treatment. One patient had the symptoms of sural nerve injury which responded to 3 months of oral neurotrophic medication. Conclusion:In the treatment of chronic Achilles tendon rupture of Myerson type Ⅲ, gastric-soleal turndown flap and knotless anchor bridging fixation via a modified incision can result in limited invasion, a low incidence of complications, and definite effectiveness.
5.The status and its influencing factors of tissue silence of nurses in 3 Grade A general hospitals
Ni XIAO ; Xuan ZHAO ; Jiajia MA ; Yifan QI ; Minna WANG ; Xin XING ; Yongxing WU ; Litao GUO
Modern Clinical Nursing 2024;23(7):17-23
Objective To investigate the status quo and its influencing factors of nurses'organizational silence in 3 Grade A general hospitals.Methods Convenient sampling method was used to investigate clinical nurses in 3 Grade A general hospitals in Xi'an from April to August 2023 by general data questionnaire,nurses'organizational silence questionnaire and hospital magnetic factor scale.Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of organizational silence.Results A total of 855 nurses completed the study.The total silence score of nurses was(56.33±8.55);The total score of hospital magnetic level was(107.63±12.85).There was a negative correlation between nurse tissue silence and hospital magnetic level(r=-0.318,P<0.01).Hospital magnetic level,age,job title and working time were the influential factors of nurses'organizational silence(all P<0.001),which together explained 62.60%of the variation.Conclusions The silence of nurses'tissue and the level of hospital magnetism are in the low-medium level.Nurses are younger in age,lower in professional title,shorter in nursing age and lower in hospital magnetism level,the higher the tissue age level is,the nursing managers can reduce the tissue silence of nurses by improving the hospital magnetism level.
6.Ionizing radiation damage:mechanisms of action and drug strategies
Qinghua YU ; Zhen LI ; Tingkun ZHAO ; Zixia TANG ; Mei LV ; Litao WANG
Military Medical Sciences 2024;48(11):863-868
With wide applications of radiation therapy in the treatment of cancer and other diseases and amid the in-creasing concerns about global nuclear safety,the research and development of drugs against radiation damage has become a hot spot.Thanks to its high energy properties,ionizing radiation can not only directly damage cell DNA through targeted effects,but also indirectly affect the cell environment through non-targeted effects,leading to cell dysfunction and even death.In this paper,the mechanism of ionizing radiation damage was analyzed,and the mechanisms of action and clinical applications of four types of anti-radiation drugs,namely,antioxidant,apoptosis inhibitor,cytokine and natural radiation protection agent were discussed.These drugs have huge implications for alleviating the targeted and non-targeted effects caused by ionizing radiation.
7.Characterization of Escherichia coli lytic phage vB_EcoP-R1 and its anti-biofilm activity
Zhixin SHI ; Zexuan LI ; Litao ZHANG ; Xin HONG ; Jing LIU ; Zhe ZHAO ; Genyan LIU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science 2024;42(4):261-266
Objective To isolate E.scherichia coli-specific bacteriophages from hospital waste water,analyze their biological character-istics and detect their cleavage effects on bacterial biofilms.Methods The phages were isolated and purified by double-layer agar plate method and their morphology was observed by transmission electron microscopy.Their one-step growth curve,in vitro lysis curve,tem-perature and acid-base stability were determined.Whole genome sequencing was used to analyze the genome composition and character-istics of bacteriophages.The crystal violet staining was used to evaluate the scavenging effects of phage on host biofilms.Results A novel Escherichia coli-specific bacteriophage named vB_EcoP-R1 was isolated from hospital sewage.Transmission electron microscopy revealed that the morphology of vB_EcoP-R1 was similar to that of Podoviridae,a member of Caudovirales,and it could survive stably in the temperature range of-20 ℃ to 50 ℃ and pH 5.0 to 11.0.The total length of the vB_EcoP-R1 genome was 40 875 bp and the GC content was 49.94%.There were no virulence genes and drug resistance genes in the phage genome.vB_EcoP-R1 was capable of lysing clinically isolated Escherichia coli and showed high species and genus specificity.After the phage acted on the host bacteria preformed biofilm for 4 h,the clearance rate of the biofilm reached 80.16%.Conclusion vB_EcoP-R1 should be a novel Escherichia coli-specif-ic bacteriophage with strong lysis and high specificity for species and genus.The bacteriophage could lyse the biofilm formed by the host bacteria,and is expected to be used as an alternative treatment for Escherichia coli infection.
8.Epidemic Characteristics and Spatio-Temporal Patterns of HFRS in Qingdao City,China,2010-2022
Li YING ; Lu RUNZE ; Dong LIYAN ; Sun LITAO ; Zhang ZONGYI ; Zhao YATING ; Duan QING ; Zhang LIJIE ; Jiang FACHUN ; Jia JING ; Ma HUILAI
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2024;37(9):1015-1029
Objective This study investigated the epidemic characteristics and spatio-temporal dynamics of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) in Qingdao City,China. Methods Information was collected on HFRS cases in Qingdao City from 2010 to 2022. Descriptive epidemiologic,seasonal decomposition,spatial autocorrelation,and spatio-temporal cluster analyses were performed. Results A total of 2,220 patients with HFRS were reported over the study period,with an average annual incidence of 1.89/100,000 and a case fatality rate of 2.52%. The male:female ratio was 2.8:1. 75.3% of patients were aged between 16 and 60 years old,75.3% of patients were farmers,and 11.6% had both "three red" and "three pain" symptoms. The HFRS epidemic showed two-peak seasonality:the primary fall-winter peak and the minor spring peak. The HFRS epidemic presented highly spatially heterogeneous,street/township-level hot spots that were mostly distributed in Huangdao,Pingdu,and Jiaozhou. The spatio-temporal cluster analysis revealed three cluster areas in Qingdao City that were located in the south of Huangdao District during the fall-winter peak. Conclusion The distribution of HFRS in Qingdao exhibited periodic,seasonal,and regional characteristics,with high spatial clustering heterogeneity. The typical symptoms of "three red" and"three pain" in patients with HFRS were not obvious.
9.Efficacy and safety of CM310 in moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial
Yan ZHAO ; Jianzhong ZHANG ; Bin YANG ; Jingyi LI ; Yangfeng DING ; Liming WU ; Litao ZHANG ; Jinyan WANG ; Xiaohong ZHU ; Furen ZHANG ; Xiaohua TAO ; Yumei LI ; Chunlei ZHANG ; Linfeng LI ; Jianyun LU ; Qingchun DIAO ; Qianjin LU ; Xiaoyong MAN ; Fuqiu LI ; Xiujuan XIA ; Hao CHENG ; Yingmin JIA ; Guoqing ZHAO ; Jinchun YAN ; Bo CHEN
Chinese Medical Journal 2024;137(2):200-208
Background::Atopic dermatitis (AD) affects approximately 10% of adults worldwide. CM310 is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-4 receptor alpha that blocks interleukin-4 and interleukin-13 signaling. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CM310 in Chinese adults with moderate-to-severe AD.Methods::This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2b trial was conducted in 21 medical institutions in China from February to November 2021. Totally 120 eligible patients were enrolled and randomized (1:1:1) to receive subcutaneous injections of 300 mg CM310, 150 mg CM310, or placebo every 2 weeks for 16 weeks, followed by an 8-week follow-up period. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients achieving ≥75% improvement in the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI-75) score from baseline at week 16. Safety and pharmacodynamics were also studied.Results::At week 16, the proportion of EASI-75 responders from baseline was significantly higher in the CM310 groups (70% [28/40] for high-dose and 65% [26/40] for low-dose) than that in the placebo group (20%[8/40]). The differences in EASI-75 response rate were 50% (high vs. placebo, 95% CI 31%–69%) and 45% (low vs. placebo, 95% CI 26%–64%), with both P values <0.0001. CM310 at both doses also significantly improved the EASI score, Investigator’s Global Assessment score, daily peak pruritus Numerical Rating Scale, AD-affected body surface area, and Dermatology Life Quality Index compared with placebo. CM310 treatment reduced levels of thymus and activation-regulated chemokine, total immunoglobulin E, lactate dehydrogenase, and blood eosinophils. The incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) was similar among all three groups, with the most common TEAEs reported being upper respiratory tract infection, atopic dermatitis, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia. No severe adverse events were deemed to be attributed to CM310. Conclusion::CM310 at 150 mg and 300 mg every 2 weeks demonstrated significant efficacy and was well-tolerated in adults with moderate-to-severe AD.Trial Registration::ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04805411.
10.Curcumin alleviates oxygen and glucose deprivation-induced damage to brain microvascular endothelial cells through the PINK1/Parkin pathway
Yuqun QIN ; Jianjun ZHAO ; Hui WANG ; Litao WEN ; Yani HU ; Rao FU
Chinese Journal of Neuroanatomy 2024;40(5):593-600
Objective:To investigate the mechanism by which curcumin activates the PINK1/Parkin pathway to enhance mitophagy and ameliorate endothelial cell damage induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion(OGD/R).Methods:An OGD/R injury model was established in mouse brain microvascular endothelial cells(BMECs).En-dothelial cells were treated with different concentrations of curcumin.The effects of curcumin on mitophagy in BMECs were assessed using immunofluorescence and transmission electron microscopy.Cell proliferation,injury,and barrier integrity were evaluated using a Cell Counting Kit-8(CCK-8),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)assay,and transendothe-lial electrical resistance(TEER)measurement,respectively.Western Blot was used to detect the effects of curcumin on the expression of PINK1/Parkin pathway proteins(LC-3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ,PINK1,Parkin and p62).Additionally,cells were co-treated with Mdivi-1 to further confirm the role of mitophagy in curcumin's protective effects against OGD/R injury.Results:Curcumin treatment significantly promoted mitophagy,increased the expression of LC-3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ,PINK1,and Par-kin proteins(P<0.001),and decreased the expression of p62 protein(P<0.001).In the OGD/R model,curcumin significantly enhanced cell proliferation rates(P<0.001),reduced LDH release(P<0.001),and improved TEER values(P<0.001).However,these protective effects of curcumin were reversed by the mitophagy inhibitor Mdivi-1.Conclusion:Curcumin effectively alleviates cell damage in BMECs under OGD/R conditions by enhancing mitophagy through the activation of the PINK1/Parkin pathway.

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