1.Analysis of the safety, economic benefit and social psychological satisfaction of day breast conserving surgery for breast cancer
Jiao ZHOU ; Xiaoxiao XIAO ; Jiabin YANG ; Yu FENG ; Huanzuo YANG ; Mengxue QIU ; Qing ZHANG ; Yang LIU ; Mingjun HUANG ; Peng LIANG ; Zhenggui DU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(02):160-166
Objective To investigate the safety, economic benefits and psychological effects of day breast conserving surgery for breast cancer. Methods The demographic data and clinical data of breast cancer patients undergoing day (day surgery group) and ward (ward surgery group) breast conserving surgeries in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from March 2020 to June 2021 were retrospectively collected; the demographic data, clinical data, medical and related transportation costs, and preoperative and postoperative BREAST-Q scores of breast cancer patients undergoing day (day surgery group) and ward (ward surgery group) breast conserving surgery in West China Hospital of Sichuan University from June 2021 to June 2022 were prospectively collected. The safety, economic benefit, and psychological satisfaction of day surgery was analyzed. Results A total of 42 women with breast cancer were included in the retrospective study and 39 women with breast cancer were included in the prospective study. In both prospective and retrospective studies, the mean age of patients in both groups were <50 years. There were only statistical differences between the two groups in the aspects of hypertension (P=0.022), neoadjuvant chemotherapy (P=0.037) and postoperative pathological estrogen receptor (P=0.033) in the prospective study. In postoperative complications, there were no statistical differences in the surgical-related complications or anesthesia-related complications between the two groups in either the prospective study or the retrospective study (P>0.05). In terms of the overall cost, we found that the day surgery group was more economical than the ward surgery group in the prospective study (P=0.002). There were no statistical differences in postoperative psychosocical well-being, sexual well-being, satisfaction with breasts or chest condition between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion It is safe and reliable to carry out breast conserving surgery in day surgery center under strict management standards, which can save medical costs and will not cause great psychological burden to patients.
2.The causal relationship between neuroticism and gastroesophageal reflux disease: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study in the European population
Siding ZHOU ; Hongbi XIAO ; Mingjun GAO ; Mengmeng WANG ; Xiaolin WANG ; Yusheng SHU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2025;32(06):814-818
Objective To analyze the relationship between neuroticism and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) using the Mendelian randomization (MR) method. Methods Exposure and outcome data were downloaded from the Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU) database in August 2023, including summary statistics from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for neuroticism (n=374 323) and GERD (n=602 604). MR was conducted using the weighted median method, MR-Egger method, inverse variance weighted method, weighted mode method, and simple mode method. The causal relationship between the two was assessed using odds ratio (OR), and sensitivity analyses were performed to ensure the accuracy of the results. Results Neuroticism was associated with an increased risk of GERD [OR=1.229, 95%CI (1.186, 1.274), P<0.001]. Similarly, GERD was associated with an increased risk of neuroticism [OR=1.786, 95%CI (1.623, 1.965), P<0.001]. Conclusion There is a bidirectional causal relationship between neuroticism and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
3.Comparative study of transfection of tumor antigen NY-ESO-1 circRNA with a novel cationic lipid-like material C1 to stimulate IFN-γ production in T cells
Hong ZHOU ; Yipeng MA ; Xiaojuan WANG ; Fenglan LIU ; Bin LI ; Dongjuan QIAO ; Xiaojun XIA ; Peigen REN ; Mingjun WANG
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2024;44(9):771-777
Objective:To express NY-ESO-1 epitopes using circular RNA (circRNA) and construct circRNA cancer vaccines using a novel lipid-like material C1, and to evaluate the transfection efficiency and T cell activation potential at cellular level.Methods:In vitro transcription was used to synthesize mRNA and circRNA expressing EGFP and NY-ESO-1 epitopes. Then, they were transfected into COS7 cells and the expression of target proteins were detected in vitro. Lipid-like material C1 and commercial transfection agent TransIT-mRNA were used as delivery systems for mRNA NY-ESO-1 and circRNA NY-ESO-1, and their delivery efficiency was compared. Results:The expression of EGFP was observed under fluorescence microscopy after transfection of mRNA EGFP and circRNA EGFP into COS7 cells for 24 h. The secretion of IFN-γ by T cell receptor-engineered T (TCR-T) cells targeting NY-ESO-1/HLA-A2 was stimulated by COS7-A*02: 01 cells transfected with mRNA NY-ESO-1 and circRNA NY-ESO-1. Compared with mRNA NY-ESO-1, circRNA NY-ESO-1 was able to express the target antigen and stimulate the target cells to release IFN-γ more persistently. The delivery efficiency of C1 material was better than that of commercial transfection reagents when COS7 cells were transfected in vitro. Conclusions:Compared with the linear mRNA, transfection of COS7-A*02: 01 cells with circRNA can lead to more efficient and durable activation of T cells, suggesting that it could be a more suitable candidate for clinical treatment of tumors in the future. The lipid-like material C1 can effectively deliver linear mRNA and circular RNA molecules. This study provides reference for further research on circRNA tumor vaccines.
4.Miscarriage, stillbirth, and mortality risk from stroke in women: findings from the PLCO study
Hui TANG ; Zhou LI ; Yuan ZHANG ; Mingjun DAI ; Xiaoya WANG ; Chuan SHAO
Epidemiology and Health 2024;46(1):e2024093-
OBJECTIVES:
Existing evidence suggests that miscarriage and stillbirth are associated with an increased risk of stroke in women. However, the impact of these events on stroke mortality remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the potential association between miscarriage and stillbirth and stroke mortality in women.
METHODS:
We employed a competing risk model using data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial to assess the relationship between miscarriage/stillbirth and stroke death. Death from other causes was considered as a competing risk, and we conducted a subgroup analysis to explore the potential impact.
RESULTS:
Our study included 68,629 women for miscarriage and 65,343 women for stillbirth. No significant association was observed between miscarriage and stroke mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84 to 1.10; p=0.58). While a single stillbirth did not show a significant association (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.57 to 1.15; p=0.23), recurrent stillbirth (≥2) was associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke mortality compared to women with no stillbirths (HR, 2.24; 95% CI, 1.45 to 3.46; p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Our findings suggest that recurrent stillbirth, but not single events, is associated with an elevated risk of stroke mortality in women. Further research is warranted to clarify the underlying mechanisms and potential long-term health implications of recurrent pregnancy loss.
5.Miscarriage, stillbirth, and mortality risk from stroke in women: findings from the PLCO study
Hui TANG ; Zhou LI ; Yuan ZHANG ; Mingjun DAI ; Xiaoya WANG ; Chuan SHAO
Epidemiology and Health 2024;46(1):e2024093-
OBJECTIVES:
Existing evidence suggests that miscarriage and stillbirth are associated with an increased risk of stroke in women. However, the impact of these events on stroke mortality remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the potential association between miscarriage and stillbirth and stroke mortality in women.
METHODS:
We employed a competing risk model using data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial to assess the relationship between miscarriage/stillbirth and stroke death. Death from other causes was considered as a competing risk, and we conducted a subgroup analysis to explore the potential impact.
RESULTS:
Our study included 68,629 women for miscarriage and 65,343 women for stillbirth. No significant association was observed between miscarriage and stroke mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84 to 1.10; p=0.58). While a single stillbirth did not show a significant association (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.57 to 1.15; p=0.23), recurrent stillbirth (≥2) was associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke mortality compared to women with no stillbirths (HR, 2.24; 95% CI, 1.45 to 3.46; p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Our findings suggest that recurrent stillbirth, but not single events, is associated with an elevated risk of stroke mortality in women. Further research is warranted to clarify the underlying mechanisms and potential long-term health implications of recurrent pregnancy loss.
6.Miscarriage, stillbirth, and mortality risk from stroke in women: findings from the PLCO study
Hui TANG ; Zhou LI ; Yuan ZHANG ; Mingjun DAI ; Xiaoya WANG ; Chuan SHAO
Epidemiology and Health 2024;46(1):e2024093-
OBJECTIVES:
Existing evidence suggests that miscarriage and stillbirth are associated with an increased risk of stroke in women. However, the impact of these events on stroke mortality remains unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the potential association between miscarriage and stillbirth and stroke mortality in women.
METHODS:
We employed a competing risk model using data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial to assess the relationship between miscarriage/stillbirth and stroke death. Death from other causes was considered as a competing risk, and we conducted a subgroup analysis to explore the potential impact.
RESULTS:
Our study included 68,629 women for miscarriage and 65,343 women for stillbirth. No significant association was observed between miscarriage and stroke mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 0.96; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.84 to 1.10; p=0.58). While a single stillbirth did not show a significant association (HR, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.57 to 1.15; p=0.23), recurrent stillbirth (≥2) was associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke mortality compared to women with no stillbirths (HR, 2.24; 95% CI, 1.45 to 3.46; p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS
Our findings suggest that recurrent stillbirth, but not single events, is associated with an elevated risk of stroke mortality in women. Further research is warranted to clarify the underlying mechanisms and potential long-term health implications of recurrent pregnancy loss.
7.Investigation on the Utilization and Dissemination Behavior of Online Dietary Health Information of Residents in Yangtze River Delta
Wenjing JIANG ; Mingjun ZHOU ; Renwei WANG ; Jingyi XIANG ; Tian LI ; Jing YAN
Journal of Medical Informatics 2024;45(9):69-74
Purpose/Significance To understand the current status and influencing factors of residents'utilization and dissemination of online dietary health information in the Yangtze River Delta region,so as to provide theoretical references for strengthening education on online dietary health information,and eliminating misinformation related to online dietary health.Method/Process The purposive sam-pling method is used to investigate residents in the Yangtze River Delta region,and the data is analyzed by descriptive analysis,inde-pendent sample t-tests,and multiple linear regression analysis.Result/Conclusion The dissemination of online dietary health informa-tion presents interactive characteristics of interpersonal communication and online communication.WeChat and Sina Weibo are the main sources of dietary health information.In addition to information screening,information search,systematic information processing,demand degree,information sharing intention and information concern motivation have significant and positive effects on the public's willingness to receive information.
8.Investigation and analysis of adult skeletal fluorosis caused by drinking tea-type endemic fluorosis in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province in 2021
Guanglan PU ; Mingjun WANG ; Yanan LI ; Xin ZHOU ; Peizhen YANG ; Ping CHEN ; Qing LU ; Xun CHEN ; Hongting SHEN ; Jing MA ; Jinmei ZHANG ; Cuiling LA ; Qiang ZHANG ; Xianya MENG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2024;43(3):207-211
Objective:To investigate the prevalence of adult skeletal fluorosis caused by drinking tea-type endemic fluorosis in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as Yushu Prefecture), Qinghai Province, and provide scientific basis for prevention and control of the disease.Methods:In August 2021, one village was selected as a survey site in six counties (cities) in Yushu Prefecture, including Nangqian, Chindu, Yushu, Zadoi, Qumarlêb, and Zhiduo. Drinking water samples and 10 brick tea samples were collected from each village to determine the fluoride content in water and brick tea; at least 100 permanent residents aged ≥ 25, who had a habit of drinking brick tea and had lived in the local area for more than 5 years, were selected for X-ray imaging to examine the prevalence of adult skeletal fluorosis.Results:A total of 75 samples of residential drinking water were collected, with a fluoride content of (0.21 ± 0.05) mg/L, ranging from 0.11 to 0.34 mg/L; 60 samples of brick tea, with a fluoride content of (626.70 ± 157.27) mg/kg, ranging from 324.00 to 2 102.00 mg/kg. A total of 1 136 adults were examined, and 318 cases of skeletal fluorosis were diagnosed, with a detection rate of 27.99%. Among them, the detection rates of mild, moderate, and severe skeletal fluorosis were 20.95% (238/1 136), 6.07% (69/1 136), and 0.97% (11/1 136), respectively, with mild symptoms being the main. The detection rates of skeletal fluorosis in males and females were 29.09% (121/416) and 27.36% (197/720), respectively, with no statistically significant difference between the gender (χ 2 = 0.39, P = 0.533). Comparison of the skeletal fluorosis in different gender, the differences were statistically significant (χ 2 = 22.31, P < 0.001). The detection rates of skeletal fluorosis in the age groups of 25 - 35, 36 - 45, 46 - 55, 56 - 65, 66 - 75, and ≥76 years old were 6.86% (7/102), 22.37% (51/228), 24.02% (92/383), 37.44% (73/195), 43.48% (70/161), and 37.31% (25/67), respectively. The differences between the groups were statistically significant (χ 2 = 59.84, P < 0.001). Moreover, there was a statistically significant difference in the composition of skeletal fluorosis among different age groups ( H = 37.66, P < 0.001). The Spearman correlation analysis results showed that the severity of adult skeletal fluorosis was positively correlated with age ( r = 0.34, P < 0.001). Conclusions:There is a certain degree of prevalence of adult skeletal fluorosis in Yushu Prefecture. And as age increases, the condition of skeletal fluorosis becomes more severe.
9.Effect of Jiuxin Pill (救心丸)on Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life in Patients of Stable Angina Pectoris:A Randomized,Double-Blind,Placebo-Controlled,Multi-Center Clinical Trial
Xianliang WANG ; Mingjun ZHU ; Daimei NI ; Jianguang WU ; Yitao XUE ; Chenglong WANG ; Xiaohua DAI ; Qian LIN ; Jun LI ; Zhiqiang ZHAO ; Shuai WANG ; Yingfei BI ; Tongzuo LIU ; Zhou ZHOU ; Jingyuan MAO
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;65(24):2549-2557
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect and safety of Jiuxin Pill (救心丸) on exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP). MethodsA randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre study design was used to enroll 170 patients of SAP from nine centres, which were divided into 85 patients each in the trial group and control group with 1∶1 ratio. Both groups maintained the original western medicine treatment plan, and added Jiuxin Pill or placebo respectively, 2 pills (0.05 g) each time twicely for 28 days. The main outcomes were total exercise time (TED) in the exercise treadmill test and Seattle Angina Questionnaire (SAQ) scores including physical limitation (PL), angina stability (AS), angina frequency (AF), treatment satisfaction (TS), and disease perception (DP). The secondary outcomes were exercise treadmill test indicators including heart rate recovery in 1 min (HRR1), metabolic equivalents (METs), maximum magnitude of ST-segment depression, and the Borg rating of perceived exertion scale, the average number of angina attacks per week, withdrawal and reduction rate of nitroglycerin, traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores, incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events. Safety indicators were evaluated and the occurrence of adverse events during the trial was recorded. Data was collected before treatment, day 28±2 in treatment period, and follow-up at day 56 which is 28±2 days after treatment period finished. ResultsEighty-four and eighty-five patients respectively from trial group and control group were included to the full analysis set (FAS) and safety analysis set (SS). Compared with the group before treatment and with the control group after treatment, the trial group had higher TED, HRR1, and METs, and lower maximum magnitude of ST-segment depression and Borg rating of perceived exertion scores after treatment (P<0.01). Compared with the group before treatment and with the control group after treatment and at follow-up, the total SAQ score and scores of AS, AF, TS and DP of the trial group after treatment and at follow-up elevated, while the average number of angina attacks per week and traditional Chinese medicine syndrome scores reduced (P<0.01). There was no statistically significant difference in the withdrawal and reduction rate of nitroglycerin between groups (P>0.05). Major adverse cardiovascular events occurred in 1 case (1/84, 1.19%) in the trial group and 1 case (1/85, 1.18%) in the control group, and the difference between groups was not statistically significant (P>0.05). A total of 3 cases of adverse events occurred in the trial group (3/84, 3.57%), and a total of 6 cases of adverse events occurred in the control group (6/85, 7.06%), and there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of adverse events between groups (P>0.05). ConclusionIn the treatment of SAP, Jiuxin Pill combined with conventional western medicine can further enhance exercise tolerance, improve quality of life, and demonstrate great safety.
10.A multiscale carotid plaque detection method based on two-stage analysis
Hui XIAO ; Weiyang FANG ; Mingjun LIN ; Zhenzhong ZHOU ; Hongwen FEI ; Chaomin CHEN
Journal of Southern Medical University 2024;44(2):387-396
Objective To develop a method for accurate identification of multiscale carotid plaques in ultrasound images.Methods We proposed a two-stage carotid plaque detection method based on deep convolutional neural network(SM-YOLO).A series of algorithms such as median filtering,histogram equalization,and Gamma transformation were used to preprocess the dataset to improve image quality.In the first stage of the model construction,a candidate plaque set was built based on the YOLOX_l target detection network,using multiscale image training and multiscale image prediction strategies to accommodate carotid artery plaques of different shapes and sizes.In the second stage,the Histogram of Oriented Gradient(HOG)features and Local Binary Pattern(LBP)features were extracted and fused,and a Support Vector Machine(SVM)classifier was used to screen the candidate plaque set to obtain the final detection results.This model was compared quantitatively and visually with several target detection models(YOLOX_l,SSD,EfficientDet,YOLOV5_l,Faster R-CNN).Results SM-YOLO achieved a recall of 89.44%,an accuracy of 90.96%,a F1-Score of 90.19%,and an AP of 92.70%on the test set,outperforming other models in all performance indicators and visual effects.The constructed model had a much shorter detection time than the Faster R-CNN model(only one third of that of the latter),thus meeting the requirements of real-time detection.Conclusion The proposed carotid artery plaque detection method has good performance for accurate identification of carotid plaques in ultrasound images.

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